Narromine & Trangie

Organisations encouraged to apply for funding for projects which benefit women

Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong, Narromine & Trangie, Wellington /

Organisations with projects that empower women and promote their wellbeing can now apply for a share in the NSW Government’s Investing in Women funding program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has urged organisations in all parts of the region to put their hands up for funding, with applications open until Friday, 30 April. “This grants program will enable projects that will encourage innovation and lead to increased productivity and prosperity for the region,” he said. “We’re building a safer, stronger NSW and this program will mean that women in places like Dubbo, Wellington, Mudgee, Gulgong, Narromine and Trangie […]

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Safer level crossings for Narromine and Parkes

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Speed limits on the approach to level crossings will be reduced along the Inland Rail route in Parkes and Narromine to improve the safety for motorists. Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said the speed limit will be reduced from 100 km/h to 80 km/h on roads approaching level crossings controlled by boom gates and/or flashing lights from Wednesday 28 April. “Crashes at level crossings have the potential to cause multiple fatalities and have devastating impacts on families and local communities,” Mr Toole said. “From 2001 to 2020, there were 154 crashes between trains and vehicles at level

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New plant secures Narromine’s water future

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A new water treatment plant is now operating in Narromine thanks to $2 million in funding from the NSW Government. Under its Safe and Secure program, the government provided Narromine Shire Council with the funding to secure the supply of treated water for the town. Member for the Dubbo Electorate Dugald Saunders said the water treatment plant has significantly improved the quality of the town’s water supply while also protecting it against future drought events. “During the recent drought Narromine was forced into severe water restrictions as existing town bores were drawn down, and water in the deeper bores was

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Reginald Kierath. Source Daily Liberal

ANZAC DAY 2021 | Reginald Kierath

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As we commemorate Anzac Day – I’m sharing some local stories to recognise and remember those who sacrificed so much, so we can enjoy what we have today. — Reginald Kierath, Rusty to his friends, is best known for the part he played in ‘the Great Escape’ from a Prisoner of War camp during the Second World War. Originally from Narromine, Rusty was the youngest of 9 children, with his parents Ada and William Kierath owning the Narromine General Store. Rusty joined the Air Force in August 1940, completing his training in Southern Rhodesia. His brother, Captain Greg Kierath who

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ANZAC DAY 2021 | Dipso The Horse

Lest we forget, Narromine & Trangie /

As we commemorate Anzac Day – I’m sharing some local stories to recognise and remember those who sacrificed so much, so we can enjoy what we have today. The use of horses in the First World War marked a bit of a turning point … Initially they were considered essential, but over the course of the war, the vulnerability of horses to machine gun and artillery fire reduced their role on the battlefield. By the end of the war, 8 million horses had been killed, and they were pretty much obsolete as a meaningful tool of war. Dipso was a

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Saunders heads west to thank our wonderful farmers

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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

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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 /

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

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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 /

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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