Wellington

Young people in Wellington will continue to enjoy safe, fun after-school activities, thanks to the support of the NSW Government. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $92,986 from the Community Development Fund for PCYC Wellington to continue its free U-Nites Friday evening activity program. “PCYC Wellington is a really valuable asset for the community, and the popular U-Nites program gives the town’s young people a chance to explore their creative side, participate in sporting activities and engage in life skills workshops, all in a safe space,” Mr Saunders said. “The program also aims to help young […]

Prison officers at Wellington Correctional Centre are being transitioned onto the mainstream industrial award, abolishing a system that had them working under different conditions to their Macquarie Correctional Centre counterparts. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said moving officers onto mainstream awards will level working conditions, and encourage mobility between the two centres. “For years I’ve heard from local prison officers that the two-tier system was not only unfair for the officers, but also made it hard for them to run our correctional facilities in the best and most efficient way possible,” Mr Saunders said. “That hinders our ability

Emerging and existing artists across the Wellington district are set to be taken under the wing of Orana Arts, thanks to a new partnership made possible by the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $152,439 for Orana Arts to deliver the Maliyan Cultural Centre development program. The program will be delivered in two parts: Ngiyangarra (Look up) – six local artists attend weekend workshops with leading Aboriginal creatives in visual art, literature, digital and performance to building skills and broaden their scope Barrangirra (Fly) – an installation/presentation of works developed

Visitors to the iconic Wellington Caves will have better accessibility to one of its most popular attractions, thanks to a significant investment from the NSW Government’s Crown Reserves Improvement Fund. Member for the Dubbo electorate has today announced $22,000 for Dubbo Regional Council to replace the staircase to Thunder Cave, which has been closed since March 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions and safety concerns. “Buried deep underground, the acoustics in the Thunder Cave are really something to behold – hence the name – but unfortunately the area also experiences really high humidity levels,” Mr Saunders said. “The existing staircase has

A project to preserve Wellington’s cultural history has received a significant boost from Create NSW’s Creative Capital program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said Wellington Information and Neighbourhood Services Inc (WINS) has secured $26,718 to establish the Wellovision Digital Media Hub. “Wellington is a wonderful town with a rich history and a really vibrant community, but in recent years it’s got a bad rap,” Mr Saunders said. “There’s so many amazing stories waiting to be told, from the Indigenous history of the Wellington Caves to the remarkable elders within the community, and Wellovision will create a collaborative and

The new Maliyan Cultural Centre will be poised to host more exhibitions, installations and events thanks to a grant from Create NSW’s Creative Capital program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said Wellington Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) has received $35,000 to install internal, removable walls and projectors to enhance the centre’s gallery space. “The Maliyan Cultural Centre is only a relatively new space but already its punching well above its weight with the first exhibition – ID(hero) – a community collaboration with Kamilaroi artist Dennis Golding,” Mr Saunders said. “Dennis was a finalist in the 2021 National Aboriginal