Wellington

DRAW YOUR ULTIMATE SPORTING CHRISTMAS! 

All regions, Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong, Narromine & Trangie, Wellington / October 28, 2024

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 

All regions, Wellington / July 11, 2024

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 / August 24, 2023

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 / May 5, 2023

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

Wellington / April 6, 2023

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 / March 17, 2023

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

Wellington / March 17, 2023

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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Gig State Deal Boosts Mid-Western Internet

Mudgee & Gulgong, Wellington / March 17, 2023

Grattai and Hargraves are two of the 46 locations across regional NSW to get connected to fast and reliable fixed wireless internet, thanks to the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government’s Gig State $50 million agreement with NBN Co. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the agreement will lead to improved services in Grattai and Hargraves. “Whether you’re running a household or a business, you need fast, reliable internet,” Mr Saunders said. “This investment will ensure our small communities in remote and rural areas have access to reliable, fast broadband internet, and a choice of service providers, at comparative …

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Over $1 Million Dollar Boost for Wellingtons Sport Facilities

Dubbo, Wellington / March 10, 2023

FUNDING BOOST TO KICKSTART PIONEER PARK Users of Wellington’s Pioneer Park will benefit from a share of $36 million to get community sport back on the field after the impacts of recent floods.Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced funding from the Essential Community Sport Assets Program, with Dubbo Regional Council receiving $589,117 for upgrades to Pioneer Park, and the Wellington Warriors Football Club granted $26,250 for equipment repairs and replacement.“We all saw the devastating impact of the floods on our local communities last year,” Mr Saunders said.“Wellington Warriors suffered catastrophic loss and damage to equipment in …

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Construction Begins on the New Dubbo Bridge

Dubbo, Wellington / March 3, 2023

Major work is now underway to lay the foundations for the New Dubbo Bridge across the Macquarie River in Dubbo. The Australian and New South Wales governments have jointly funded the New Dubbo Bridge project, which forms part of more than $1 billion in upgrades along the Newell Highway. It will improve traffic efficiency, reduce congestion for locals, visitors and the freight industry, and improve access across the Macquarie River floodplain during extreme weather events. Early works on the project started in August 2022 with the Brisbane Street and Darling Street intersection works now nearing completion. The New Dubbo Bridge …

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