Narromine & Trangie

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has welcomed news that bus customers in the Dubbo electorate will benefit from lower fares in the new year, after the NSW Government adopted recommendations made by the Independent Pricing and Review Tribunal (IPART). Mr Saunders said the introduction of lower fares, coupled with other programs implemented in the region, will make bus travel a more appealing option into the future. “There’s a mentality that public transport is for the city but the fact is we have a lot of people in regional areas, including in the Dubbo electorate, who utilise bus services […]

A young man who has found his niche in the graphic design and signwriting industry has been named as one of four apprentices from the region to be awarded a prestigious Bert Evans Scholarship in 2020. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders announced on Friday that Johnathon Moston, who is employed by Ultimate Digital in Dubbo, is one of four local apprentices to receive $5000 per year over the next three years to further their training and education. He joins Dustin Orth from Skillset, Elijah Colliss from R and D Glass Service, and Henry O’Leary from Troy Lomax Farrier

The NSW Government is improving transparency in water management and trading by calling on communities to have their say on improving online water trading registers. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the NSW Government is seeking feedback about what information our communities need to improve access and public confidence in the water market. “NSW has led the way in improving transparency and already provides access to a number of publicly searchable registers including the NSW Water Register and the Water Access Licence Register,” Mr Saunders said. “Now, we have an opportunity to improve access to these registers and

Applications are currently open for the 2021 round of funding through the Sustainable Schools program, which supports students to develop innovative sustainability projects at their schools Schools in the region will be able to apply for grants of up to $15,000 to assist in developing innovative hands-on projects to make their school environment more sustainable.  Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said he is excited to see applications open, assisting in developing students with hands-on projects.  “The Sustainable Schools Grants program is providing schools with the opportunity to learn about being sustainable with hands-on experience,” he said.  “Earlier this

Dubbo’s Apex Oval and Mudgee’s Glen Willow Stadium will play host to NRL matches in 2021, with confirmation of their matches announced during the release of the official draw today. On Saturday, April 17, Manly will host the Gold Coast Titans at Mudgee while on Sunday, May 23, Souths will do battle with a Penrith side that features the likes of Dubbo’s Isaah Yeo and Matt Burton, and Brent Naden from Wellington. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders, who is chair of the NRL Regional Taskforce, said the announcement of the games is a massive win for the region.

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has welcomed the passing of the Drug Supply Prohibition Order Pilot Scheme Bill 2020, which will give police new powers to search convicted drug dealers and manufacturers as well as their properties to prevent drug supply and keep our communities safe. The Bill delivers on this Government’s election commitment for a two-year pilot of a Drug Supply Prohibition Order (DSPO) scheme. It will be piloted in four areas, including the Orana Mid-Western Police District. “Our community will be one of the first in the State to benefit from these increased police powers,” Mr