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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

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

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

Agriculture in NSW is contributing more to the economy than ever before despite this year’s devastating weather events, with the total value of the industry rising by more than $2 billion last year to a record $23.1 billion.   Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said farmers continue to go above and beyond despite many challenges. “Tomorrow’s National Ag Day is an opportunity for everyone to come together and thank our farmers for the world-class food and fibre grown on our doorstep,” Mr Toole said. “Farmers are the backbone of bush communities and the State’s economy, and have

Seafood lovers across the Dubbo region will have the opportunity to sample some of the best NSW has to offer at this weekend’s Taste of Seafood Festival. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the event is being held in collaboration with the Dubbo Farmers Market, in the Ewen MacInnes Pavilion at the Dubbo Showground this Saturday from 8am until 2.30pm. “The NSW fishing and aquaculture industries produce some of the most delicious, fresh seafood in the world – and now they’re bringing it to Dubbo,” Mr Saunders said. “The event will feature fresh catch, cooking demonstrations, live music,