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And the Winner of ‘Draw Your Ultimate Christmas Feast’ is…

All regions, Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong, Narromine & Trangie, Wellington /

The entries are in and the winner of my 2025 Christmas Card Competition has been decided! First place goes to Haniyya (Age 12 – Central West Leadership Academy), while second and third have been awarded to Addison (Age 11 – Mudgee Public School) and Skyli (Age 10 – St John’s Primary School, Dubbo), respectively. This year saw an impressive 716 entries as children from around the electorate showed off their talent and creative flair to depict their ultimate Christmas feast. Entries featured many themes, including large family gatherings, classic Chrissy characters, pizza shaped Christmas trees, and even a Dugald Saunders corflute!  From fast food favourites and choccy milk from the servo, to […]

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Draw Your Ultimate Christmas Feast!

All regions, Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong, Narromine & Trangie, Wellington /

There’s nothing more iconic than gathering around the table on Christmas Day, but what favourite festive foods make your celebration special? Children of the Dubbo Electorate are being invited to get creative by helping design the Christmas card for local MP Dugald Saunders. Primary school students across the region are being asked to submit drawings with the theme Your Ultimate Christmas Feast. “From prawns on the barbecue to roast turkey and all the trimmings, pavlova, pudding or even a sneaky bowl of lollies, Christmas is a time to celebrate the foods we love to share,” Mr Saunders said. The winning

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New Police Officers  

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Six new probationary constables have commenced duties in the Orana Mid-Western Police District after they attested at a formal ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy on Friday, 2nd May 2025.    Class 365 comprised of 302 new probationary constables including 221 men and 81 women.  The recruits have completed eight months of foundational training and those allocated to commands within the Dubbo LGA reported to their stations on Monday this week to complete 12 months’ on-the-job training and study.  Two of the six probationary constables will be based in Wellington and the other four based in Dubbo. Coming from Sydney, and

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DRAW YOUR ULTIMATE SPORTING CHRISTMAS! 

All regions, Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong, Narromine & Trangie, Wellington /

There’s nothing more iconic than a game of backyard cricket on Christmas Day, but what other sports can be played between early morning presents and Chrissy lunch?  The children of the Dubbo electorate are being invited to let their ideas flow by helping design the Christmas card for local MP Dugald Saunders.  Primary school students across the region are being asked to submit drawings with the theme Your Sporting Christmas.  The winning entry will adorn Mr Saunders’ Christmas card which will be delivered to thousands of households across the region.   “We’ve just witnessed an incredible year of Olympics, Paralympics, Grand

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SAND SUCCESS FOR THE WELLINGTON RACE CLUB 

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The Wellington Race Club has received a big boost, with $95,000 from the latest round of the Community Building Partnership grant program to help maintain its new sand track.  The club upgraded the sand track in 2023 and has been looking to improve it further by installing irrigation.  Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the grant will ensure the irrigation goes ahead, which will improve the safety and the longevity of the training track.  “This funding means a great deal for Wellington, which will now have a surface similar to that being offered at larger tracks in regional

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Dubbo & Wellington receive boost in police numbers

Dubbo, Wellington /

Three new probationary constables will commence duties in Dubbo and Wellington after 159 new officers attested at a formal ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy on Friday 18 August 2023.  Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders welcomed Probationary Constables Smith and Inskip to Dubbo Police Station and Probationary Constable McDonald to Wellington Police Station. “Being a police officer is a challenging job at the best of times, and in recent years they’ve really gone above and beyond in service of their communities,” Mr Saunders said. “I am delighted to welcome our newest police officers to Dubbo and Wellington, and

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DREAM Festival back with new dates for 2023

Dubbo, Wellington /

Dubbo’s DREAM Festival is set to return in 2023, moving from its former October schedule to run from Saturday 2 September to Saturday 30 September 2023. Arts lovers will be spoiled for choice with a range of shows and exhibitions to attend across the four week long event. One highlight is the return of Zoocoustic at Taronga Western Plains Zoo which mixes the sounds of wildlife with beautiful acoustic music. The DREAM Lantern Parade and Festival will bring together music, markets and incredible illuminated artworks, with more to still be announced in the lead up to the month-long festival. “It

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Wellington Redbacks receive a splash of cash

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Wellington’s youngest union players will soon benefit from new training equipment, thanks to funding from the previous NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders announced $10,000 for the Wellington Junior Redbacks Rugby Union Club from the Local Sport Grant Program. “It is so important we continue supporting our local sporting clubs. They are the life-blood of our communities and key to ensuring our kids live a healthy and happy lifestyle, “ Mr Saunders said. “The grant will allow the club to purchase a line marker and training equipment, and also fund 10 people to participate in a First

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Dubbo Region Set to Solidify Itself As a Centre of Excellence for Health

Dubbo, Narromine & Trangie, Wellington /

Member for the Dubbo Electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced that a re-elected NSW Liberal and Nationals Government will invest $600,000 to develop a masterplan for the continued transformation of health care across Dubbo, Narromine and Wellington. “Thanks to this current government, Dubbo Hospital and the Western Cancer Centre have become world-class facilities, offering services that are traditionally reserved for larger metropolitan cities,” Mr Saunders said. “I’m excited to share today that a re-elected NSW Liberal and Nationals Government will invest $600,000 to develop a masterplan to complete the final stage of Dubbo Hospital’s redevelopment and map out the future

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Funding for Project Zone to Bring Wellington Caves Megafauna to Life

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Students in Wellington will soon have the opportunity to develop their writing and filmmaking skills, whilst showcasing Australian megafauna, thanks to funding from the NSW Government’s Community Development Fund (CDF). Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders announced $81,398 for Project Zone to host the Wellington Megafauna Livestream Film Festival. “Through the project, students from Wellington will learn a range of skills such as research and writing, as well as cinematography,” Mr Saunders said. “As part of their work, the students will meet with Wiradjuri Elders, as well as collaborate with filmmakers and world-renowned palaeontologists. “The students will then produce

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