Mudgee & Gulgong

The Mudgee economy will receive a significant boost with an influx of visitors set to spend up in local shops, cafes and businesses, thanks to the NSW Government’s Regional Events Acceleration Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said a $150,000 grant will help the Mid-Western Regional Council host the NRL premiership game between Manly and Newcastle at Glen Willow Stadium in 2023. “The Sea Eagles love coming to Mudgee, and I’m sure thousands of fans will be here on April 1 for a grudge match which dates back to the 1997 Grand Final,” Mr Saunders said. “From the […]

Students at Cudgegong Valley Public School are benefitting from improvements in their classrooms and reductions in their power bills thanks to the NSW Government’s LED Lighting Upgrade Program. The $157.8 million program, launched as a stimulus response to the COVID-19 pandemic, is seeing fluorescent lights replaced with more energy efficient LED lights in primary and high schools across NSW. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the upgrade is not only supporting students and teachers, but jobs as well. “We’ve all experienced those flickering fluorescent lights, which are not only bad for the eyes but expensive to run and

An innovative program that helps victim-survivors of domestic violence to stay safely in a home of their choice is being expanded to 14 additional local government areas (LGAs) across the state – including the Mid-Western Regional Council LGA. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the expansion of the program builds on the NSW Government’s strong response to supporting people impacted by domestic and family violence. “The expansion of the Staying Home Leaving Violence program is an important addition to the community and will provide women with a safe location where they can receive the support they need,” Mr

Students in Dubbo are set to benefit from improvements to their school facilities thanks to a $148 million investment across the State, earmarked in the 2022/23 NSW Budget. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced Mudgee High School will receive funding under the Minor Capital Works program to improve access and safety at the library entrance. “The school environment plays play a crucial role in students’ learning experiences, so it’s important that we provide high quality – and accessible –spaces. That includes making sure the library is accessible for all students,” Mr Saunders said. “Local businesses will

Students in Gulgong are set to benefit from a safer learning environment thanks to a $148 million investment across the State, earmarked in the 2022/23 NSW Budget. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced Gulgong Public School will receive funding under the Minor Capital Works program to install safety fencing between the two school campuses. “The school environment plays a crucial role in students’ learning experiences, so it’s important that we provide high quality – and safe – teaching and learning spaces. That includes the playground,” Mr Saunders said. “Local businesses will be encouraged to bid for

People across the Mid-Western Region will have more options to get to work, school and explore their local community through the NSW Government’s $110 million Get NSW Active program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $150,000 for Mid-Western Regional Council to establish a strategy for shared pathways within the centres of Mudgee, Gulgong, Kandos and Rylstone. “This region’s a fantastic place to live, work and play, and we want everyone to have access to all the wonderful things this region has to offer,” Mr Saunders said. “This funding will empower council to identify the needs of

Thousands of additional homes are set to be unlocked in the Mid-Western Region thanks to a $2.5 million partnership between the state and local governments. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $1.4 million from the NSW Government’s Regional Housing Fund to help Mid-Western Regional Council (MWRC) deliver housing now and into the future. “We know there’s a desperate need for housing right across regional NSW, including right here in Mudgee and surrounds,” Mr Saunders said. “This funding will enable council to do the necessary planning work to implement the recommendations of the Regional Housing Taskforce locally