Last Week for Richard Mutton to Fill in for Mark Barnes. Has Council Voted to Continue with the DREAM Festival? What Agreement Was Reached with the Dubbo Firming Power Station? What Is the Result of the Federal Government Grant Application for the Wiradjuri Cultural Tourism Centre? Why Are There Goats around the Wellington Caves? When Will the Ligh…

Richard Mutton Filling in as Guest Host While Regular Host Mark Barnes Is Away. Met up with Wataru Koketsu, Former Minokamo Exchange Student Who Visited Dubbo in 1991. News from the Latest Meeting of the Renewables Regional Leaders Network Meeting. Met with ASM for an Update on the Road Upgrades along Obley Road. Opened the French Corner Apartments…

Richard Mutton Filling in as Guest Host While Regular Host Mark Barnes Is Away. Anzac Day Events Held across the LGA during the Week. Meeting Held with the Hon. Jenny Aitchison MP, Minister for Regional Transport and Roads. Council’s Engagement Platform Fosters Community Connections. Upcoming Night for New Residents. Update on the Mechanics at Dubb…

Richard Mutton Filling in as Guest Host While Regular Host Mark Barnes Is Overseas. This Week I Had a Meeting with the Hon David Littleproud MP, Leader of the Nationals This Week. This Week I Met with the Hon. Tara Moriarty, MLC, Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Regional New South Wales, and Minister for Western New South Wales. Met with a Gr…

New Guest Host While Regular Host Mark Barnes Is Overseas. Update on Funding Application for the Flood Damaged Culvert Crossing Mitchell Creek on Saxa Road. Shared Pathway Official Opening. Elston Water Park Is an Asset at the End of Its Life. RSL Club Negotiations with Land in Keswick and Land in Wingewarra Street. Update on the Macquarie Conserva…

Mayor Podcast Brought to You Solo This Week as Mark Barnes Is Away and the Mayor Is in Japan. Easter Monday Media Release. Successful Federal Grant Application for Comobella Crossing. Air Force Flying Training around Dubbo during April. Allegations of Skin Rash from Dubbo Water. Temporary Water Restrictions in Wellington. EOI for Dubbo Regional Liv…

Mayor Podcast Brought to You Solo This Week as Mark Barnes Is Away and the Mayor Is Overseas. Major Announcement Being Made at 7am on Easter Monday. Discussions Started about the Future of the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets. Council’s Biennial Survey Is Underway. DREAM Expression of Interest Process in Underway. Crypto Forces the Temporary Closur…

Tour de OROC Successfully Completed. EOI Process to Determine the Organisation to Run the DREAM Festival. Council Eagerly Awaits the Result of the Funding Application for the Wiradjuri Cultural Tourism Facility. Narromine Narwonah Waste-to-Energy Plant Discussion at the Latest Council Meeting. Forest Glen Solar Farm Planning Agreement Ready to Proc…

Bowls NSW State Championships and Golf NSW Regional Qualifiers in Dubbo. Hon. Justine Elliot MP in Dubbo to Announce Fifteen New Safe Places and Escaping Violence Payments. Met with the Hon. Jihad DIB, MP, Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Youth Justice. Discussion on the Latest …

Regional Cities NSW (RCNSW) Visit to Albury and Wagga. Replacement of Fluoride Dosing System at John Gilbert Water Treatment Plant Project Update. Results of Inground Parking Sensor and License Plate Recognition Camera Trials. Reclassification and Rezoning of Alexander Bell Memorial Park. DREAM Festival 2024 and Beyond. Council EOI Bid for the Form…

CSU Welcome Event for New Cohort of Students at Dubbo Campus. Attended the Bathurst 500 at Mount Panorama. DREAM Discussions to Look at the Path Forward for DREAM. Met with Assistant Minister Anthony Chisholm, Assistant Minister for Education and Assistant Minister for Regional Development. Met with Minister Catherine King MP, Minister for Infrastr…

NSW Touch Junior State Cup Northern Conference Brings 9,000 People to Dubbo. Discussions with NBN with Changes Occurring in the Local Infrastructure. Regular Meeting with the Dubbo Business Chamber. Met with Representatives from Qantaslink. Regional Cities NSW Discussing Potential Reforms to Slots at Sydney Airport. Barden Park Athletics Centre of …

Official Opening of the Platypus Rescue HQ at Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Developers Looking at Producing More 3D Printed Housing in Dubbo. Progress Being Made on a Potential Boundary Alteration with North Yeoval. Investigating Further Options for Changes to the Toilets at Cameron Park in Wellington. Councillors Decide Not to Proceed with the Devel…

University of Sydney School of Rural Health Welcome Event for Year 1 Students. Night to Welcome the GP Registrars to the Region. EnergyCo Community and Employment Benefit Program Workshop. Demerger Discussions in Parliament. Bring Your Bills Day in Dubbo and Wellington. Meeting with Charles Sturt University. National Gallery of Australia Touring Ex…

Belgravia Leisure State Manager Met with Council Last Week. Public Meeting Held at Euchareena to Discuss the Kerr’s Creek Wind Farm. First Councillor Workshop Held for the Year Discussing Overgrown Blocks and DREAM. Squadron Energy Further Exploring the Concept of the REACT Centre. Update on the Conservatorium of Music Lease Situation. The Star Clu…

Summary of Australia Day Events in Wellington and Dubbo. U15 Girls State Cricket Carnival Held in Dubbo This Week. NSW Rugby Waratahs Women in the Region and U16 and U14 Rugby Girls in Dubbo. VRA Looking to Expand Emergency Services Precinct at the Airport. ABC 7:30 Report in Dubbo to Talk about Renewables. Alkane Drilling for Gold in the Comobella…

Makar Sankranti Kite Flying Festival Held in Dubbo. Contact Details for Enquiries in Relation to the Uungula Wind Farm. December 2023 Tourism Market Report. Regional Development Act 2004. Lease for Macquarie Conservatorium of Music. Funding Applications Update. Biennial Community Needs Survey. University of the Third Age Open Day. Australia Day Cel…

Fireworks at the Dubbo Showground for New Year Celebrations. Uungula Wind Farm Sod Turning Attended by Andrew Forrest AO and the Hon Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy. Safety Incident at Dubbo Aquatic Leisure Centre. Council Shutdown over Christmas Impacted Cemeteries. Pressure on Rental Prices in Dubbo. Potential for More 3D P…

Sandy Beach Sand Movements Being Discussed with NSW Fisheries. Why Is Dubbo Letting Surrounding Areas Snare the Big Football and Cricket Matches? Wellington Residents and Dubbo Residents Are Still Paying Different Amounts for Water and Sewer Seven Years after the Amalgamation. Is It Time to Fix This? News from the Latest Developers’ Forum. The Macq…

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Official Opening of the RFS Aviation Centre of Excellence. Launch of New Vehicles for the VRA NSW. New Exhibits at the Old Dubbo Gaol. Council Meets with Rio Tinto. Councillors Visit the University of Sydney School of Rural Health. Council Settles on a Funding Strategy for the Wiradjuri Cultural Tourism Centre. Questions Asked about the 3D Printed …

REACT Centre (Renewable Energy Awareness and Career Training Centre) Business Case Is Garnering Significant Interest from Various Stakeholders. Latest Update on the Situation with Belgravia Leisure and the Aquatic Leisure Centres. Squadron Energy Will Be Releasing Their Environmental Impact Statement Submission Responses This Week and DRC Will Be M…

Who Is Paying for the Mayor to Lead a Delegation of Local Government Representatives from Australia and NZ on a Trip to Japan? How Many Conferees Were at the Latest Citizenship Ceremony in Dubbo? Have You Seen the New Designs on the Crash of Rhinos? What Numbers Were Revealed at the Royal Flying Doctor Service Year in Review Event? Is It True That …

Grant Recipients for Community Services Fund; Destination Events Fund and Community Events Fund. Recipients of the Dubbo Day Awards. Nominations Now Open for Australia Day Awards. Latest Meeting of the Country Mayors Association. Latest ‘Meet Your Community Leaders’ Forum Held in Wellington. A Change to the Rhino Sculpture in Wellington. Hijack Pla…

Another Successful New Resident Evening Was Held This Week. Shop Local This Christmas Campaign Launched. Check When You Flush That You Are Only Flushing the Three Ps. White Ribbon Day in Dubbo. Councillors Attend the Annual Local Government NSW Conference. Held a Regular Meeting with the Police This Week. CEO 12-Month Performance Review and Targets…

Remembrance Day Held on Saturday 11 November. The DA Has Been Approved for Dubbo to Have a 4th McDonald’s Restaurant. Councillors Currently Attending the LGNSW Conference. New Resident Evening Being Held on Wednesday 15 November. Naming the New Dubbo Bridge. Latest Building Summary. Returning Exchange Students Report to Council. SPARC Grant Assessm…

Tourism Surges to Levels Higher Than before COVID-19. Water Portal App Is Now Available to Monitor Your Water Usage. Update on the REACT Project. Renewable Energy Battery Projects Coming to Wellington. Wellington Waste Facility Update Following the Fire. Keswick Estate Developments. Expression of Interest Updates for 154 Talbragar Street. Latest Up…

Formal Councillor Group Photo. Community Services Fund Allocations. Tree Planting Opportunities. Concepts for Dubbo Indoor Aquatic Centre. Renewable Energy Awareness and Career Training (REACT) Centre. Letters to the Police Minister. Tree Preservation Order and the Next Potential Steps. Approach Road to New Dubbo Bridge Intersection. Review of Coun…

The Hon. Ben Franklin, MLC, President of the Legislative Council of NSW Was in Dubbo This Week. ‘Be Kind to the Environment’ World Ocean Day 30x30 Goals Workshop Held in Dubbo. Met with Angel Flight out at the Airport to Help Them Promote Their Raffle. Attended My Regular Meeting with Dubbo Business Chamber. NSW Government Regional Teacher Incentiv…

Attended the Bathurst 1000 Race at the Invitation of the Bathurst Mayor. Council Hosted a Panel to Discuss the Referendum. Met with the CEO of Squadron Energy in Dubbo. Dubbo Hosted the VCNSW 60s State Championships. Upcoming Service Review of Community Committees. Legacy Shared Pathway Project on Track for March 2024. DRTCC’s 2023 Season Finishes …

Unique Community Leaders’ Meeting Well Attended. Roundtable Discussion with Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner. Meeting with Steph Cooke, MP, Shadow Minister for Water. Interrelate Dubbo Open Day. Discussions Continue on the Possibility of Community Batteries in Dubbo. Meeting with CEO of NSW Ports. Regand Park Walk-through with Resident…

50th Episode of ‘Straight from the Mayor’s Mouth’. Mayoral Election for the Remainder of the Council Term. Determination of the Number of Councillors for the 2028-2032 Period. Rescission of Land Swap Deal with the Dubbo RSL Memorial Club. Adoption of the North-West Urban Release Area Development Control Plan. Draft Blueridge Precinct Development Co…

GP Registrars Encouraged to Stay on in Dubbo. $6.5 Million Research Project at the University of Sydney School of Rural Health. RDA South Australia’s Rural Summit Hears about Dubbo. Dubbo Support Centre Opens with Support by the Indian Support Centre in Sydney. Another Successful Cross-Cultural Carnivale Facilitated by ORISCON. Dubbo Exchange Stude…

Council Building Summary. Mayoral Developers Forum. Duke of Wellington Bridge Update. South Dubbo Bridge Strategic Concepts. Audit of Signs across the Urban Areas of the LGA. Drought Security Projects. Official Opening of the 3D Printed Amenities Block. Call for EOIs for the Voice Referendum Panel. Community Information Sessions with Consideration …

Yet Another Citizenship Ceremony Held in Dubbo. Mayoral Visit to Orana Heights Public School to Discuss Local Government and School Uniforms. National Local Roads, Transport and Infrastructure Congress Held in Canberra. Discussion With Ministers at Congress. Latest Board Meeting of the Alliance of Western Councils. Met With the Hon. Jenny Aitchison…

A Quick Wrap From the Dubbo Stampede With 1,304 Finishers Overall. Councillor Workshop to Look at the Financial Sustainability of Council. Benolong Bridge Temporary Load Limit Now Lifted. EOIs Invited From Businesses to Partner With Council for Christmas Activities. Traditional Staff Excellence Awards Along With Training and Long Service Awards. Be…

Community Members Slept Out at the Old Dubbo Gaol as Part of the Vinnies Sleepout. To Donate: https://my.fundraise.vinniesnsw.org.au/vinnies-Community-Sleepouts/drc-Councillors Discussions With the Commonwealth Bank About the Wellington Branch of the CBA. Sod Turning of the Legacy Shared Pathway Project Along Bligh Street. Regular Meeting With Supe…

Correction for an Error Made in Episode 43 of the Podcast (Last Week). Orana Mid-Western Police District Awards Presentation Ceremony. CSU Portfolio Plan and Campus Master Plan. International Nursing Launch at the Dubbo Campus of CSU. Bowls NSW Met With Dubbo Clubs to Start Planning the State Championships for 2024. Latest Update on the Status of t…

Judging Finalised for the New Rhino Designs. Expansion Announced for the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone. The 22nd NSW Biennial Weeds Conference Held in Dubbo. An Update on the Comobella Crossing Across Mitchell Creek. Latest Meeting of the Aquatics Working Party With Belgravia Leisure in Attendance. Council Plans the Day of the Ceremony f…

Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever. International Aerial Firefighting Conference Held in Dubbo. Meeting Held With Schools in Sheraton Road to Discuss Progress. Farewell to the Japanese Students Returning to Minokamo. Parliament House Meeting: Hon. Paul Scully MP, Minister for Planning and Public Spaces. Parliament House Meeting: Hon. Daniel Mookhey, M…

New Council Chamber Officially Opened. Local Police Renew Their Commitment to Project Walwaay. Citizenship Ceremony Held in Wellington. SEGRA Conference Held in Toowoomba. Wellington Correctional Centre Visit for NAIDOC 2023. Official Opening of the Mumbil Public School Yarning Circle. Wheelers Lane Stage 1 Opened for Traffic. Circus Promotion Sign…

Charity Campaigner and Actor, Samuel Johnson OAM Visited Dubbo This Week. Benolong Bridge Structural Integrity Being Further Investigated. Community Safety Workshop Held With Councillors and the Police During the Week. Councillors Held a Workshop This Week in Relation to The Voice. Drivers Reminded of Parking Restrictions With Bus Zones in the CBD.…

3D Printing Becomes a Spectator Sport in Dubbo. We Welcome 38 New Aussie Citizens in Dubbo This Week. Dubbo Is Progressing Down the Net Zero Framework Path. Councillors Attended a Briefing in Relation to the Alcohol and Drug Facility. Councillors Will Be Attending the LGNSW Annual Conference. View the Master Plan for the New Proposed Delroy Parklan…

Why Did the Mayor Fly to Coolangatta on Tuesday Last Week? What Are the Big Issues That Tweed Heads Is Focused on Right Now? How Is Lismore Recovering From the Devastation of the 2022 Floods? What Activities Did We See in NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) Week? What Did the Dubbo Business Chamber Launch This Week? …

Dubbo to Host NSW Touch Junior State Cup (Northern Conference) for the Next Three Years. Councillors Make a Decision on the Management of the Three Swimming Pools in the Dubbo LGA. Update on the Progress of the New Dubbo Bridge. Latest News on the Wiradjuri Cultural Tourism Project. State Pennant Bowls Finals Being Held in Dubbo. Dubbo College Sout…

Budget for the 2023/2024 Financial Year Has Been Approved. Budget Change: A Temporary Footpath Will Be Installed on Sheraton Road. Budget Change: Money Allocated to Highway Entrance Mowing and Street Tree Planting. Budget Change: An 8.5 per Cent Increase in Fees at Rainbow Cottage Childcare Centre. Budget Recommendation: Undertake a Community Engag…

What Does the Latest BOCSAR Crime Data Show for Crime in Dubbo and the State. NSW Junior Rugby Championships Held in Dubbo. 125th Anniversary of the Philippine Independence Day Celebrated in Dubbo. Visit to Canberra This Week for Several Meetings. June Council Meeting Being Held This Week. Will the State Government Change the Proposed Location of t…

Met With the Hon. Penny Sharpe, MLC, Minister for Climate Change, Minister for Energy, Minister for the Environment and Minister for Heritage This Week. Information From the Local Roads Congress Held at Parliament House in Sydney. Welcomed People to Dubbo Who Attended the Resources, Energy and Industry Innovation Forum. Workshop Held to Discuss Bud…

RIP Brian Barnes. Traditional ‘Past, Present and Future’ Leadership Forum Held During the Week. Discussion Points From the Climate Change and Resilience Committee Meeting. Official Opening of the Archibald Finalists Exhibition at the WPCC. Workshop Held to Discuss the 840MW Sandy Creek Solar Farm. Local Government Procurement Networking Meeting Hel…