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Celebrate the seniors making our region thrive

Locals can nominate seniors who are helping to make the western region an inspiring place to live in the 2021 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the awards program celebrates the work and achievements of seniors who make us proud every day. “Seniors have gone above and beyond for our community as volunteers, carers and role models in a challenging year where our State has faced bushfire, flood, drought and a health pandemic,” Mr Saunders said. “If you know a senior who helps make our community a better place to live, then […]

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Multicultural support funding available

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders is encouraging culturally diverse groups to apply for a share of $1 million in new funding to support community-led responses to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr Saunders said the funding program will help support the community during the ongoing challenges surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. “We have people from a very diverse range of cultures in our region now and they bring so much to our towns and cities,” Mr Saunders said. “There is a real emphasis on integrating into our communities, and I know that is definitely the case in our

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Regional Seniors Travel Card moves into second year

Seniors living in the Dubbo electorate will continue to benefit from the Regional Seniors Travel Card, with applications for year two to open on Monday, 18 January, 2021. The Regional Seniors Travel Card is a $250 prepaid Visa card designed to assist eligible seniors in regional, rural and remote areas of NSW offset the cost of essential travel expenses. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the card was a huge success in the first year of a two-year trial, which saw more than 337,500 applications across NSW. “The regional seniors travel card was an election commitment by the

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Saunders welcomes cheaper bus fares

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has welcomed news that bus customers in the Dubbo electorate will benefit from lower fares in the new year, after the NSW Government adopted recommendations made by the Independent Pricing and Review Tribunal (IPART). Mr Saunders said the introduction of lower fares, coupled with other programs implemented in the region, will make bus travel a more appealing option into the future. “There’s a mentality that public transport is for the city but the fact is we have a lot of people in regional areas, including in the Dubbo electorate, who utilise bus services

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Amazing results for HSC class of 2020

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has congratulated the HSC class of 2020 after the release of results on Friday. More than 69,000 students completed their Year 12 studies this year, and Mr Saunders said students studying the HSC in 2020 have succeeded during a challenging year experiencing bushfires, drought and a global pandemic. “In a normal year finishing your HSC is an outstanding achievement, and to do so in a year like 2020, is a credit to the dedication and talent of the students, their families and their school communities,” Mr Saunders said. “While everyone has done a

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Apprentices get a helping hand through scholarship program

A young man who has found his niche in the graphic design and signwriting industry has been named as one of four apprentices from the region to be awarded a prestigious Bert Evans Scholarship in 2020. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders announced on Friday that Johnathon Moston, who is employed by Ultimate Digital in Dubbo, is one of four local apprentices to receive $5000 per year over the next three years to further their training and education. He joins Dustin Orth from Skillset, Elijah Colliss from R and D Glass Service, and Henry O’Leary from Troy Lomax Farrier

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Boxing program to become ‘cool’ at Wellington PCYC

A popular program at Wellington PCYC is about to become cooler, thanks to funding secured by Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders. The PCYC will receive $7000 from the Community Building Partnerships program towards the cost of a new reverse cycle air-conditioning unit for the boxing shed. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the funding will ensure the PCYC remains an appealing option for youth in the town. “In a lot of our communities the PCYC provides activities and services that assist so many people, and I know that is most definitely the case in Wellington,” Mr

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Binjang receives funding to fit out new premises

Wellington’s community radio station Binjang will be able to do work on its new premises thanks to funding sourced through the Community Building Partnerships program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders joined with Binjang’s manager Tony Graham on Wednesday to make the announcement, which will see $18,235 provided to the not-for-profit organisation. “Binjang is an important part of Wellington, and I know the town loves having its own community radio station,” Mr Saunders said. “In the past 18 months or so the station has had to relocate, which has meant starting from scratch in a lot of respects, so

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Christmas comes early for Orana Support Service!

A not-for-profit organisation working with vulnerable members of the community will launch its own food van thanks to a grant from the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders today announced today $50,000 from the Community Building Partnerships program has been allocated to Orana Support Service to fund the much-needed project. “I’ve seen first-hand the amazing work done by Orana Support Service, including the Meals On The Main program, which I mentioned in Parliament earlier this year,” Mr Saunders said. “By the time the pandemic hit, the program had moved to a local park to accommodate all the

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NSW to improve accessibility of water trading register

The NSW Government is improving transparency in water management and trading by calling on communities to have their say on improving online water trading registers. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the NSW Government is seeking feedback about what information our communities need to improve access and public confidence in the water market. “NSW has led the way in improving transparency and already provides access to a number of publicly searchable registers including the NSW Water Register and the Water Access Licence Register,” Mr Saunders said. “Now, we have an opportunity to improve access to these registers and

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