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Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders has hit out at the Minns Labor Government for its decision to lower the speed limit on the Mitchell Highway between Dubbo and Wellington from 110km/h to 100km/h without any consultation with the local community. Transport for NSW has made the announcement, with the change due to take effect from Monday June 22. Mr Saunders said focusing purely on speed is shortsighted, and what is needed is proper investment in the road. “Road safety has been pointed to as the reason for this change, but this will be disappointing for the thousands of people who […]

Seniors in the Dubbo Electorate have been honoured for their valuable contribution to the community, receiving a Local Senior of the Year Award as part of the NSW Seniors Festival 2026.  Dubbo MP, Dugald Saunders, has presented five residents with awards as part of the festival.  “It is my great privilege to recognise and celebrate the recipients of the Local Senior of the Year Awards, who do so much to make our community better every day,” Mr Saunders said.  “I sincerely thank you so much for the valuable contribution you make to the people of the Dubbo Electorate and for leaving a great legacy.”  Recipients of the NSW Seniors Festival Dubbo Electorate Local Senior Awards are: 

A re-elected NSW Liberal and Nationals Government will invest a further $3.8 million over four years in partnership with the State’s wine industry to help it grow and prosper. A new Memorandum of Understanding with the NSW Wine Industry Association will focus on creating and maintaining a sustainable workforce, providing grape growers with access to more research and development opportunities, and boosting wine tourism in the regions. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the investment will ensure the right partnerships and supports are in place to drive a bright future for the wine industry in NSW. “This is

A re-elected NSW Liberal and Nationals Government will commit $32 million to build up to four new overtaking lanes on the Mitchell Highway between Dubbo and Wellington. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the new overtaking lanes will see significant travel time and safety benefits for road users traveling on the Mitchell Highway. “We’ve seen housing demand in Wellington rise by over 30 per cent in the past year, according to the Real Estate Institute NSW (Orana Division), which means the demand on this particular road is also increasing,” Mr Saunders said. “This stretch of highway is an