Narromine & Trangie

Narromine will benefit from better fish habitats and fishing opportunities thanks to a grant from the NSW Government that will go towards improving outcomes for native fish in the region. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said Narromine Shire Council has received a $7,800 Habitat Action Grant, which will not only help the environment, but also improve recreational fishing. “I’m delighted that Narromine Shire Council has taken the initiative to apply for this funding that will restore riparian areas along the Macquarie River,” Mr Saunders said. “This project will have a long-term positive impact on native fish in our […]

An action-packed schedule of events is set to revitalise the Narromine region and drum up plenty of visitation, thanks to the support of the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders today announced $239,651 from the NSW Government’s $25 million Reconnecting Regional NSW – Community Events Program for Narromine Shire Council to facilitate not one but five events across the region over the next 12 months. “After years of drought followed by a global pandemic, it’s time for our communities to come together again and thrive once more,” Mr Saunders said. “This funding will enable council to tailor

Swimmers from across the Narromine region are in for the ‘time’ of their lives, thanks to the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant program (LSGP). Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $5000 for the Macquarie Yabbies Swim Club to implement a Wylas electronic timing system. “The Yabbies get 50 to 80 kids at their summer club nights, and all of that record keeping has been done manually by volunteers,” Mr Saunders said. “The new electronic timing system automatically assigns swimmers to heats and lanes, and kids will be able to view their times instantaneously. “I’m proud to

The region’s future tennis aces will be given access to dedicated coaching thanks to the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant program (LSGP). Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $2000 for the Trangie Community Tennis Club to deliver junior coaching. “After a brief hiatus, a dedicated committee reformed the tennis club at the height of the drought to give locals a physical and social outlet during desperate times,” Mr Saunders said. “Juniors make up more than half of the club’s members and the committee is dedicated to growing their ranks even further – not only for the

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has announced Narromine local Jane Kemp has been named as a finalist in the 2022 NSW Women of the Year Awards. “Jane is a finalist for the Cancer Institute NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year Award, which is fantastic recognition for the work she has done in our community,” Mr Saunders said. “A Mandandanji woman who is dedicated to progressing reconciliation, Jane supports Aboriginal people as Executive Leader for Aboriginal Strategic Development at CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes. “Jane has also mentored many young mums and Aboriginal men, empowering them to make a difference in their

Domestic violence services in the Narromine region will benefit from an expansion of an important NSW Government program to help more victim-survivors stay in their homes. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the expansion of NSW Police’s Staying Home Leaving Violence program to the Narromine Shire local government area will assist women and children to stay safely in the family home, while the perpetrator is removed. “In the 12 months to September 2021 the Narromine Shire had the seventh highest rate of incidents of domestic assaults in NSW, more than 2.7 times the state average,” Mr Saunders said.

The Narromine Showground is set for a watery upgrade thanks to the NSW Government’s Crown Reserves Improvement Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has announced $46,093 to upgrade the water reticulation system at the showground. “The Narromine Showground is the much-loved home of the Narromine Turf Club, Narromine Pony Club and, of course, the Narromine Agricultural Society,” Mr Saunders said. “In challenging times, like drought or COVID-19, people want to come together, and crown reserves like the showground provide a place for them to do just that. “I want to commend the Narromine Shire Council for securing the