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Apply now for Rural and Regional Health Career Scholarships

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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Restoring our damaged riparian zones

There’ll be some much-needed TLC for the region’s waterways and adjacent land as part of the NSW Government’s $2.4 million Riparian Restoration program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $39,785 for OzFish Unlimited to restore three Wambuul Macquarie River reserves around Wellington and Geurie, in partnership with Mid-Macquarie Landcare. “Our rivers are the lifeblood of our regional communities and the Wambuul Macquarie is no exception,” Mr Saunders said. “Restoring riparian areas can lead to improved water quality and stabilise banks to reduce further erosion, provide a better habitat for wildlife, and make our riparian areas more

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Flood and fire alerts now at your fingertips

Locals can now receive the latest flood and fire warnings in the palm of their hands, with the launch of the NSW Government’s Hazards Near Me app. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Fires Near Me app, which is used by more than four million people, has been expanded and rebranded to include flood alerts from the NSW State Emergency Service (SES). “Our communities have faced a range of floods and fires in the past few years which is why this app will help everyone to make safe decisions for themselves and

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New emergency communications sites for Central West and Orana

The NSW Telco Authority has delivered 300 new and enhanced radio communications sites across the state to expand the Public Safety Network (PSN) under the NSW Government’s $1.4 billion Critical Communications Enhancement Program (CCEP). This expansion includes two new radio communications sites at Narromine, and Mount Bocoble, south of Mudgee. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the new sites are vital to ongoing community safety. “These sites provide emergency services organisations with a single, integrated network on which to communicate,” Mr Saunders said. “It’s technology that saves lives and by expanding the footprint of this critical infrastructure we

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Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders with Narromine Shire Infrastructure & Engineering Services Director Andre Pretorius and Mayor Craig Davies. They are standing on a country road, with an inset of the Farrendale Road sign.

Better journeys for Narromine motorists

Motorists using Farrendale Road can look forward to safer and more efficient journeys with Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders announcing the latest funding from the NSW Government’s Fixing Local Roads program. Mr Saunders said Narromine Shire Council has secured over $1 million to continue its upgrade of Farrendale Road. “Narromine boasts a robust agricultural sector, and these farmers, families and freight operators all rely heavily on the local road network which, as we all know, has taken a serious hit from all the wet weather,” Mr Saunders said. “We know how crucial it is for rural people to

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$23.3 million boost for Dubbo Sports Hub

The Dubbo Sports Hub development is set to take off, thanks to the final $23.3 million required for the project being secured from the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the Hub will be a world class, state-of-the-art indoor facility which the Dubbo community along with the wider region will reap the benefits of for generations to come. “With five courts, a competition-standard gymnastics area and a regional PCYC, the Dubbo Sports Hub will be a first-class facility where local and regionally based athletes in key sports like basketball, netball and

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Equipping Mudgee community groups for greatness!

The home of the Mudgee Arts Council is set to become even more user friendly, courtesy of a $25,000 grant from the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has announced $25,000 for Mudgee Arts Council to purchase vital equipment for the Kildallon Education Centre. “Kildallon has really been embraced by the Mudgee community, with over 300 community members using the space each month within the first six months of it opening,” Mr Saunders said. “Thanks to this government’s close collaboration with the Mid-Western Regional Council, groups like University of the Third Age, Mudgee Concert Band, Mudgee Performing

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Giving tradies the tools to build mental wellbeing

For Dubbo’s Bruno Efoti, supporting young apprentices with their mental health is not just a job – it’s a passion. The founder of Tradies In Sight was a tradie himself for many years, and saw first-hand the stress many young men were experiencing, often in silence, which saw them fail to complete their apprenticeships – or worse. Now Mr Efoti will be able to support an additional 450 apprentices, with Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders announcing $23,895 from the NSW Government for The Inspection Pit. “TAFE NSW gives apprentices the skills and the knowledge to ply their trade

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Building the case for Dubbo airport expansion

Dubbo’s status as a regional emergency services centre of excellence has received a boost, thanks to a significant investment from the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $98,250 for Dubbo Regional Council to develop a business case for the Dubbo Regional Airport Large Aerial Tanker (LAT) Base, runway lengthening, strengthening and taxiway construction. “Due to its central location, Dubbo was chosen to host one of the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS)’s LATs during the bushfire season, but this agreement is only in place until 2025,” Mr Saunders said. “Establishing this base will enable Dubbo

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My Country Christmas – 2022 entries

Thank you to ALL of the primary (and preschool) students across the Dubbo electorate for your amazing and creative entries! 🤩🤩 central west leadership academy Dubbo South Public School Eumungerie Public School Macquarie Anglican Grammar School Mudgee Public School St John’s Primary School St Laurence’s Primary School St Mary’s Primary School dubbo St Pius X Primary School WONGARBON PUBLIC School

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