Mudgee & Gulgong

A community-driven initiative to install life-saving equipment around Gulgong has received a welcome boost from the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $6000 for the group Heart of Gulgong to purchase two portable automatic external defibrillators to add to the dozen already installed around the town. “Statistics show use of an AED in the first three minutes of a cardiac arrest increases your chance of survival by up to 70% – but that drops for every additional minute you have to wait for assistance,” Mr Saunders said. “There are already 11 AEDs available around […]

Children at Mudgee Playgroup will be able to play outside, rain, hail or shine, thanks to a grant from the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the group has been given $19,306 to upgrade the centre’s play infrastructure, including soft fall and a sandpit, along with an extension of the undercover play area. “Mudgee Playgroup is truly run by the community, for the community, and the parents behind it are extremely dedicated,” Mr Saunders said. “But the options for playing outside under cover are limited, especially when it’s raining. “This funding will enable the committee to

Animal services industries in the Central West will benefit from a $400,000 investment in training facilities at TAFE NSW Mudgee. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the upgrade will provide enhanced industry training to veterinary nursing, animal care and pet grooming students, delivering a pipeline of skilled workers for these regional growth industries. “We know building contemporary learning spaces that provide high-quality, industry-relevant training translates into real jobs,” Mr Saunders said. “This investment demonstrates the NSW Government’s commitment to ensuring students in rural areas are given the skills they need to embark on successful careers.” Improvements include a

A $4.1 million grant from the NSW Government’s Resources for Regions program will transform access to Mudgee’s Glen Willow Complex and establish an all new training camp. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said Mid-Western Regional Council has been granted $3.1 million to construct a bridge over Lawson Creek, connecting Glen Willow to the Putta Bucca Wetlands, as well as more than $1 million to begin construction of a training camp facility at the precinct. “Glen Willow is already regarded as one of the best sporting facilities in regional NSW, able to host multiple NRL fixtures each year, and

The National Rugby League will return to Mudgee in 2022, with the Manly Sea Eagles hosting the Canberra Raiders at Glen Willow Sporting Complex on April 2. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders, who is chair of the NRL regional taskforce, said the corresponding fixture this year was a great success, and he’s confident there will be even more interest in 2022. “The main goal I have as chair of the regional taskforce is to continue to attract top level games to regional areas, and I’m sure there’s going to be even more excitement about NRL games next year,

A Mudgee based cocoa company that supplies chocolate to over 80 stockists around Australia and online will be able to upgrade its facilities to double production, thanks to the NSW Government’s Regional Job Creation Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said a $100,000 grant will help Spencer Cocoa purchase new manufacturing equipment and deliver facility upgrades to cater for current international demand and enable future sales growth. Mr Saunders said the upgrades will include insulation of the production shed, construction of an insulated roasting room to increase roasting capacity by 50 per cent, and the purchase and installation

Safer and faster journeys are on the way for the Mid-Western Region, with a priority local bus route to be sealed under the latest round of the NSW Government’s Fixing Local Roads Program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said Mid-Western Regional Council has received $1.72 million to complete the sealing of Queens Pinch Road. “The sealing of this busy rural road will dramatically improve safety for local motorists, as well as productivity for the region’s bustling agriculture sector,” Mr Saunders said. “I’m also confident it will help to support our local tourist market when the region opens up