Narromine & Trangie

Saunders heads west to thank our wonderful farmers

Narromine & Trangie / April 8, 2021

While Thursday may be ‘Thank A Farmer Day’ at the Royal Easter Show in Sydney, Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders took the chance to head west and do the same thing for primary producers in the Trangie region. Mr Saunders hosted a community barbecue at Delta Agriculture and used the event as an opportunity to talk with members of the farming community and discuss issues impacting on the sector. While rain over the past year has provided some welcome relief for farmers, Mr Saunders said there is still a lot happening within the agriculture sector that can be …

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More jobs, better roads for Dubbo and Narromine regions

Dubbo, Narromine & Trangie / April 8, 2021

Safer journeys are on the way across the Dubbo region, with the sealing of Old Mendooran Road one of a number of projects rolling out under the latest round of the Australian and NSW Governments’ accelerated Fixing Local Roads program to improve local roads and create thousands of local jobs in the regions. Federal Member for Parkes and Minister for Regional Health, Regional Communications and Local Government Mark Coulton said the latest round of Fixing Local Roads funding would help local councils tackle the increasing amount of work required to provide safe roads for their communities. “The $243.6 million first …

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RFDS to get a good “earn” from reverse vending machine partnership

Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong, Narromine & Trangie, Wellington / April 1, 2021

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has welcomed a partnership between Return and Earn and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) that promises to be a winner for both. Return and Earn is a container deposit scheme that has been promoted by the NSW Government and sees 10c from drink containers returned to the person who recycles the product. From now until August 22, 2021, 10c from each container will also be given to the RFDS, a vital service which provides medical assistance to remote parts of Australia. “This partnership could be a real game-changer when it comes to …

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Menstrual health program to be trialled in Dubbo

Dubbo, Narromine & Trangie / March 29, 2021

Free menstrual products will be available to students in Dubbo and Western Sydney as part of a pilot program offering tampons and pads to students.  The Liberals & Nationals Government is commencing the trial to run over the next two terms, with the aim to reduce barriers for students. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the trial covers 16 local schools, as well as 13 in the Western Sydney area. “As a father of two daughters I know puberty is a difficult time in a young person’s life, and for girls that is exacerbated by the emotions that …

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Girls just want to have fun at Lake Burrendong

Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong, Narromine & Trangie, Wellington / March 25, 2021

Local girls have the opportunity to participate in a groundbreaking program next month that aims to give them the skills and confidence to play sport. The Daughters and Dads Active and Empowered Weekender Program is an award-winning program delivered by the NSW Government in partnership with the University of Newcastle with Dads helping to improve girls’ sports skills and wellbeing. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the program features a weekend of fun practical and educational activities for daughters and dads at Lake Burrendong Sport and Recreation Centre. “The Daughters and Dads Active and Empowered Weekender Program is …

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Narromine youth can benefit from April school holiday activities

Narromine & Trangie / March 25, 2021

Young people in the Narromine Shire Council local government area could be able to enjoy a range of activities during the April school holidays, thanks to funding from the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said that the Easter Break Program, which builds on the success of other Holiday Break initiatives including the recent Summer Break program, will continue to provide regional youth with opportunities to socialise as well as learn new skills. “This program allows eligible councils such as Narromine Shire Council the opportunity to provide young people with a range of activities and opportunities to …

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Small business rebate scheme opens soon

Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong, Narromine & Trangie / March 24, 2021

A $1500 rebate scheme opening early next month will help small businesses in the region pay for NSW and local government fees and charges, such as licences, council rates, and registration fees. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the Small Business Fees and Charges Rebate, which was announced in November’s Budget, will provide support for eligible NSW small businesses, sole traders and non-profit organisations. “Small business plays such a big role in our communities so it’s important that we support them to recover from the impact of the pandemic and encourage business growth by reducing costs,” he said. …

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Now is the time to Dine and Discover

Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong, Narromine & Trangie, Wellington / March 24, 2021

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders is encouraging residents to access their Dine & Discover vouchers, after addresses in the Dubbo, Wellington, Narromine, Trangie, Mudgee and Gulgong regions became eligible this week. Every NSW resident aged 18 and over will be eligible for four $25 vouchers – worth $100 in total – to spend in participating businesses. Dine & Discover NSW vouchers will be divided into two categories: Two $25 vouchers to be used for eating in at restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs and clubs, available 7 days a week, excluding public holidays. Two $25 vouchers to be used for …

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Community urged to assist with new K-2 curriculum

Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong, Narromine & Trangie, Wellington / March 23, 2021

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders is urging teachers, parents and the broader community to help shape the new English and Maths syllabuses for students from Kindergarten to Year 2.    The new evidence-based curriculum is part of the NSW Government’s goal to reduce unnecessary content and give teachers more time to teach.  Mr Saunders said putting our students first and improving their learning outcomes is a top priority, and will complement the substantial work being done in the “first 2000 days” programs that highlight preschool and early childhood education.  “The new curriculum will help our teachers focus on what …

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New check-in for our students

Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong, Narromine & Trangie, Wellington / March 19, 2021

New Check-In Assessments have been developed for Year 4, 6 and 8 students with the roll out starting next term for students in the Dubbo electorate. The roll out comes following the success of last year’s assessments created for Years 3, 5 and 9. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the assessment is set to transform how schools track the progress of their students. “The Check-In Assessment is designed to assist our schools with gaining insight into student learning progression in reading and numeracy,” he said. “These assessments will provide our teachers with a snapshot of the students’ strengths and …

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