Wellington

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has welcomed a partnership between Return and Earn and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) that promises to be a winner for both. Return and Earn is a container deposit scheme that has been promoted by the NSW Government and sees 10c from drink containers returned to the person who recycles the product. From now until August 22, 2021, 10c from each container will also be given to the RFDS, a vital service which provides medical assistance to remote parts of Australia. “This partnership could be a real game-changer when it comes to

Local girls have the opportunity to participate in a groundbreaking program next month that aims to give them the skills and confidence to play sport. The Daughters and Dads Active and Empowered Weekender Program is an award-winning program delivered by the NSW Government in partnership with the University of Newcastle with Dads helping to improve girls’ sports skills and wellbeing. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the program features a weekend of fun practical and educational activities for daughters and dads at Lake Burrendong Sport and Recreation Centre. “The Daughters and Dads Active and Empowered Weekender Program is

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders is encouraging residents to access their Dine & Discover vouchers, after addresses in the Dubbo, Wellington, Narromine, Trangie, Mudgee and Gulgong regions became eligible this week. Every NSW resident aged 18 and over will be eligible for four $25 vouchers – worth $100 in total – to spend in participating businesses. Dine & Discover NSW vouchers will be divided into two categories: Two $25 vouchers to be used for eating in at restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs and clubs, available 7 days a week, excluding public holidays. Two $25 vouchers to be used for

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders is urging teachers, parents and the broader community to help shape the new English and Maths syllabuses for students from Kindergarten to Year 2.    The new evidence-based curriculum is part of the NSW Government’s goal to reduce unnecessary content and give teachers more time to teach.  Mr Saunders said putting our students first and improving their learning outcomes is a top priority, and will complement the substantial work being done in the “first 2000 days” programs that highlight preschool and early childhood education.  “The new curriculum will help our teachers focus on what

New Check-In Assessments have been developed for Year 4, 6 and 8 students with the roll out starting next term for students in the Dubbo electorate. The roll out comes following the success of last year’s assessments created for Years 3, 5 and 9. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the assessment is set to transform how schools track the progress of their students. “The Check-In Assessment is designed to assist our schools with gaining insight into student learning progression in reading and numeracy,” he said. “These assessments will provide our teachers with a snapshot of the students’ strengths and

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has backed a move by the NSW Government to waive Local Land Services (LLS) rates for 2021, as farmers across the region work towards drought recovery. Mr Saunders said the region’s farmers have been doing it tough over the past three years, and while conditions have improved thanks to significant rain over the past few months, drought recovery does not happen overnight. “Our area has had significant rainfalls as recently as the past few days and there’s no doubt optimism is high within the farming fraternity,” Mr Saunders said. “But the fact is