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Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders is urging residents of the region to pause and reflect on Australia’s efforts in the Second World War as we mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific (VP DAY). August 15, 1945 was the official end of a war in which nearly one million Australians served in the armed forces. More than 39,000 Australians lost their lives, more than 23,000 were wounded, and more than 30,000 were taken prisoner of war. “This legacy is as strong in the Dubbo electorate today, as it was 75 years ago, when Victory in the […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted on our lives in many ways, including school students who are heading towards the end of their secondary studies. The Year 12 cohorts at schools across the region are closing in on their Higher School Examination (HSC) exams, with trial exams happening now. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders is encouraging students to use the NSW Government’s “Stay Healthy HSC” portal, which is aimed at providing helpful hints in the lead-up to a stressful time in their lives. “This current group of Year 12 students will have plenty of tales to tell down the

The NSW Government has confirmed its commitment to supporting NRL in the bush, with a first grade game destined for Tamworth later this month. Chairman of the NSW Government’s NRL Regional Taskforce Dugald Saunders said footy and regional NSW are a natural fit, and it’s great to see professional rugby league return to a regional area. “The NSW Government established the Regional Taskforce as a way of ensuring our regions get the exposure to first grade NRL they deserve, and today we’re partnering with the NRL to see the Knights and Warriors battle it out in Tamworth on August 29,”

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has welcomed the appointment of Daryl Quinlivan to the role of NSW Agriculture Commissioner, labelling him a strong ally for farmers in the western region. Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall announced Mr Quinlivan’s appointment on Monday, and Mr Saunders said that the appointment is another election commitment fulfilled by the NSW Nationals in Government. “Farmers in the western region have today gained another formidable advocate and fighter in their corner,” Mr Saunders said. “The NSW Nationals in Government are determined to protect the right to farm, and the appointment of Daryl Quinlivan as

To mark the start of Homelessness Week, the NSW Government has reinforced its strong commitment to help people break the cycle of homelessness. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said more than $70 million has been invested in homelessness and housing support during the COVID-19 pandemic, to help prevent and respond to homelessness. “Our Government has worked tirelessly to bolster support and protect those most in need, by providing them with a safe place to call home, as well as the critical support they need to improve their health and wellbeing,” Mr Saunders said. “Homelessness Week is an opportunity

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders is encouraging music venues across the region to apply for support to host a gig as part of the Great Southern Nights event in November. The program will feature 1000 COVID-safe gigs across the state in an effort to boost the live music industry, which has suffered enormously as a result of the pandemic. “There are locations across the Dubbo electorate that have shown before they have the capability to host events like this,” Mr Saunders said. “Mudgee has hosted A Day On The Green and Dubbo has hosted The Red Hot Summer

Bushfire-affected farmers across the region will continue to receive critical financial support following an extension of the Special Disaster Grant program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said local farmers will have more time to apply for the $75,000 grant, and will benefit from expanded eligibility criteria. “This program has played a crucial role in keeping local farmers on the land,” Mr Saunders said. “More than 20 farmers across the electorate, mainly in the Mid-Western area, have already received more than $1.3 million through this program to help cover the costs of repairing and rebuilding infrastructure on their properties.

Cricket clubs, associations and local councils within the Dubbo electorate are being encouraged to apply for funding through the final round of the NSW ICC T20 World Cup 2020 Cricket Legacy Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said previous rounds of the fund, which was set up to provide benefits in the wake of the Womens T20 World Cup, hosted and won by Australia, has already helped the region. “Work being done at the Dave Martin Nets and the widening of the John McGrath Oval synthetic wickets in Dubbo was funded through this program, and it has been