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We can be heroes: Capes for Wellington as part of community aft project

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Wellington residents of all ages are set to be empowered through a community art project that will establish the town as the natural home for superheroes. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $35,000 from Round 1 of Create NSW’s 2021/22 Arts & Cultural Funding Program for Orana Arts to deliver ID(hero). “Wellington is a wonderful town with a rich history and a really vibrant community,” Mr Saunders said. “The term everyday hero is thrown around but with what our region has been through in recent years, from drought and bushfires to COVID, mouse plague and now […]

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Dubbo & Wellington’s history set to go global

Dubbo, Wellington /

Dubbo and Wellington’s history will be preserved for generations, and made accessible for people across the globe, thanks to a grant from the NSW Government’s Creative Capital program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today announced $99,600 for Dubbo Regional Council to establish a ‘digital hub’ for the region’s collections. The project will be spearheaded by the Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC), but also digitise collections held at the Old Dubbo Gaol, Wellington Caves, Dundullimal and Wellington Historical Museum. “To start with the project will require the input of specialist contractors to capture high-resolution images of the many

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Investing in our firefighters

Wellington /

Firefighters across the region will have access to state-of-the art training thanks to the latest investment in the Wellington Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) training centre. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders joined Minister for Police and Emergency Sevices David Elliott in Wellington recently to announce five new Bullex Digital Fire Training Systems, valued at $55,000 each, to be installed in each of FRNSW’s regional training centres. “In this day and age, technology means we can give the best possible training to our firefighters, preparing them for the dangerous situations they face, all from the safety of a controlled

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Wellington-born Aboriginal biscuit and slice maker set to grow

Dubbo, Wellington /

A Wellington-born, Aboriginal owned food manufacturer is set to substantially increase its supply of Australian native biscuits and slices to corporate and travel markets, thanks to the NSW Government’s Regional Job Creation Fund. Member for Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said an $180,000 grant will help Dreamtime Tuka improve its manufacturing capacity through automating production of its biscuits and slices, creating 10 sustainable jobs in the region. “Dreamtime Tuka is a local success story, coming from humble beginnings in Wellington. Herb Smith has created a successful company that celebrates Aboriginal culture and heritage through native food products,” Mr

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Widening work starts to improve safety on Goolma Road

Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong, Wellington /

Widening work has commenced to improve safety on Goolma Road just west of Goolma. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has welcomed $500,000 in funding from the NSW Government to deliver this much-needed work. “I’ve spoken a lot with residents from Dubbo, Wellington, Mudgee, Gulgong and many of the villages in between about the condition of Goolma Road, and I’ve been fighting hard for safety improvements,” Mr Saunders said. “Earlier this year we funded a $1.2 million upgrade at Two Mile Flat, and now I’m pleased to announce the next stage.” Work will be carried out on a 1.7

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Stage 2 of Ballimore Road funded

Dubbo, Wellington /

Safer journeys are on the way across the Dubbo Local Government Area (LGA), with Dubbo Regional Council receiving just under $1 million in funding from the NSW Government for Stage 2 of the Ballimore Road sealing project, under the latest round of the Fixing Local Roads program. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said Ballimore Road Stage 2 will include the reconstruction and sealing of intersections with Windora and Wongajong Lanes, the replacement of safety barriers, line marking, installation of new signs and guide posts, and upgrades of the bridge at Finns Crossing. “Ballimore road provides a direct connection

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Stay At Home Orders in place for Dubbo Local Government Area

Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong, Narromine & Trangie, Wellington /

Residents of the Dubbo Regional Council local government area, as well as anyone who has visited localities within the LGA since Sunday, August 1, will have to abide by stay-at-home orders from 1pm today after two positives cases of COVID-19 were detected in the city. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders joined with Western NSW Local Health District chief executive Scott McLachlan, Dubbo Regional Council mayor Stephen Lawrence and Orana Mid-Western Police District commander Danny Sullivan to announce the restrictions, which are the same as those currently being undertaken in Greater Sydney and other parts of regional NSW. “Unfortunately

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Tradies In Sight gets a home to call its own

Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong, Narromine & Trangie, Wellington /

The NSW Government has allocated Crown land in Dubbo to a not-for-profit organisation that supports the health and mental wellbeing of regional tradespeople. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said Tradies In Sight, founded by Bruno Efoti, has been appointed as manager of a 1085 square-metre reserve in Welchman Street, which was formerly used as a Girl Guides hall. “Tradies In Sight is a grassroots organisation that supports regional tradies by hosting events and encouraging them to talk about issues they are facing, and then connecting them to services if needed,” Mr Saunders said. “Bruno does amazing work in

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Residents encouraged to get the jab and protect our communities

Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong, Narromine & Trangie, Wellington /

Residents across the Central West and Orana regions are being urged to roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated for COVID-19 to help protect themselves, their loved ones and local community as soon as possible. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders received his first jab on Monday, and said COVID-19 vaccinations are free and available across regional NSW through local GPs, NSW Health clinics and select pharmacies. “Time and time again our community has come together when things need to get done and now is the time for each of us to roll up our sleeves and get vaccinated,

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Housing taskforce wants to hear from the Dubbo electorate

Dubbo, Mudgee & Gulgong, Narromine & Trangie, Wellington /

Communities across the region are invited to share their views on how the NSW Government can respond to increasing pressures on the supply and affordability of housing in regional NSW.  Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said anyone can participate in the online sessions which will be hosted by the Regional Housing Taskforce during August. “It’s no secret that places like Dubbo, Wellington, Narromine, Mudgee and Gulgong are experiencing housing shortages, in both the purchase and rental sectors,” Mr Saunders said. “Several months ago I urged councils and other stakeholder groups to come together and work towards solutions, and

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