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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 …

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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 …

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Narromine’s Sally Everett has been awarded the 2023 Dubbo Electorate Woman of the Year in recognition of the significant support she has given to the community. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders presented the award, and congratulated Mrs Everett on the work she does for the region. “I’m so pleased to present his award to Sally on International Women’s Day. She makes a tremendous contribution to our region, and has an extraordinary passion to make our community a better place,” Mr Saunders said. “Her dedication and involvement in the Narromine Jets Rugby League Club as a driving force of …

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Event-goers across the country can soon experience more of the Dubbo electorate thanks to the opening of the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government’s Regional Event Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the Regional Event Fund will support the region’s talented events industry with the help of a funding pool worth $1.5 million. “The NSW Liberal and Nationals Government is once again providing this fantastic funding opportunity, because we know how important events and festivals are to our local economy,” Mr Saunders said. “Whether an event is yet to get off the ground, or looking to further grow …

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Communities across the Dubbo electorate will benefit from a program that attracts healthcare workers to rural and regional NSW and supports those already providing excellent healthcare in the bush. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said local healthcare workers wanting to further their careers are encouraged to apply for assistance under the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government’s $5 million Rural and Regional Health Career Scholarships Program. “This is a terrific program which offers nine different scholarships that will support more than 1,100 health workers over the next four years,” Mr Saunders said. “These scholarships are flexible to the needs …

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