Narromine & Trangie

Narromine’s military history is set to be recognised thanks to a grant from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $136,941 for the Narromine Aviation Museum Incorporated to build a World War II Air Force memorial wall at the Narromine Aerodrome. “From May 1940 to May 1944, 2,850 pilots went through the RAAF No. 5 Elementary Flying Training School at the Narromine Aerodrome – over 20% of all pilots trained in Australia during that period,” Mr Saunders said. “The region is still internationally renowned for its fantastic thermals, and is […]

Race-lovers are set to flock to the Trangie Racecourse again in 2023 with the support of the NSW Government’s Crown Reserves Improvement Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said Narromine Shire Council has secured $36,212 to address safety issues at the Trangie Racecourse. “The Trangie racecourse is a classic country track and a race day there always attracts a great crowd from across the region, injecting money into this great little town,” Mr Saunders said. “It’s also an important gathering place for the local community to dress up, relax and unwind trackside. “I can’t wait to see the

A project to improve access to the Trangie Aquatic Centre has received a major boost, with the NSW Government committing a further $195,657 to the development. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced not one but two additional grants for the Trangie Amateur Swimming Club: $50,000 from the Community Building Partnerships (CBP) program, and $145,657 from the Stronger Country Communities Fund (SCCF). “Water lovers at Trangie aren’t able to take full advantage of the local pool because the water has been too cold,” Mr Saunders said. “That means less time for local children to learn to swim,

The entire Narromine community will have a quiet place to connect to and learn about the region’s Indigenous history, with Narromine Local Aboriginal Land Council today receiving $50,000 for the creation of a Cultural Garden. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders today announced the funding from the NSW Government’s inaugural Community and Place Grants Program, which is supporting solutions-focused projects to engage and benefit Aboriginal communities. “This project will transform the former market garden into a culturally significant space, a place for our First Nations people, school groups, tourists, and the whole community to visit and reflect,” Mr Saunders

The Trangie Golf Club is set to throw open its doors to even more community members with the help of a grant from the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnerships program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $90,280 for the Trangie Golf Club Cooperative to construct an accessible pergola. “Player numbers have dropped in recent years, but the team at the golfie know it’s more about bringing people together, than the sport itself,” Mr Saunders said. “Whether you’re interested in playing golf or not, we want to encourage people to gather socially, and if they’re being active

Trangie’s Wungunja Cultural Centre will digitally preserve and protect the centre’s valuable cultural collection thanks to a $100,000 Creative Capital investment by the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the Wungunja Cultural Centre participated in the first phase of a First Nations Digitisation Project during its 12-month pilot phase, and this funding extends the project for a further two years. “The Wungunja Cultural Centre already plays an incredibly active role in educating the community about the region’s rich Aboriginal culture and heritage,” Mr Saunders said. “This funding will enable them to employ another part-time digital officer,