Straight from the Mayor’s Mouth with Mathew Dickerson from Dubbo Regional Council

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 Development of a Public Toilet Policy. 

A Report Will Come Back to Council with Further Details on the Contract with Belgravia Leisure. 

The DRC Renewable Energy Benefit Framework Has Been Amended for Large Scale Batteries. 

The Spicers Creek Wind Farm Planning Agreement Has Been Endorsed by Council. 

Councillors Set the Direction for a Policy on Overgrown Blocks in the LGA. 

Council Is Progressing to Lease Part of Council-Owned Land for a Major Housing Project. 

An Update on the Progress of the Fluoride Dosing Unit Project at the John Gilbert Water Treatment Plant. 

Update on the Homeless Campers Living at Regand Park. 

Waste 2 Art Competition Is Now Open for Entries. 

Limerick of the Week. 

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 Exhibition - Ceremony: 4th Indigenous Art Triennial. 

Update on the Homeless River Camp at Regand Park. 

Workshop Held to Elevate Your Grant Applications. 

Future of Wujiang Exchange and Sister City Relationships Involving DFAT. 

Meeting Being Held in Molong to Discuss Kerrs Creek Wind Farm. 

Limerick of the Week. 

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 Club Had an Open Day on Their First Day of Operations in Dubbo. 

Waste and Recycling Centres Going Cashless from 1 July 2024. 

The Anglican Church in Dubbo Has Just Commissioned a New Minister. 

Applications Now Open for the Next Round of the Community Services Fund and the Bodangora Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund. 

Pickleball Courts at Elston Park Now Officially Open. 

Limerick of the Week. 

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-Bodangora Area. 

Code Share Arrangement between Virgin Australia and Link Airways. 

Wellington’s Fowler Steam Engine Update. 

Tracker Riley Has Received a Further Concrete Extension. 

Shared Pathway Construction Update. 

Community Meeting Being Held in Euchareena to Discuss the Kerrs Creek Windfarm. 

Dubbo Mayor Attending the Toyota Golden Guitar Awards in Tamworth. 

Limerick of the Week. 

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 Celebration Details. 

Tamworth Country Music Festival. 

Limerick of the Week. 

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 Printed Housing in Dubbo This Year. 

Deliberations for Australia Day Awards Held in Wellington and Dubbo. 

Significant Upcoming Events and Projects for 2024. 

Makar Sankranti Kite Flying Festival. 

Limerick of the Week – Happy Anniversary Katrina. 

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 Macquarie River Master Plan Will Be Considered at the Council Meeting This Week. 

A Report Has Been Completed That Analyses Short-Term Worker Accommodation Requirements. 

World’s First DNA Database to Combat Littering – or Is It Just a Joke? 

Council Has Made a Final Decision on Supporting the Macquarie Conservatorium of Music. 

Controversy Surrounding the Macquarie Lions Park Amenities Block Being Demolished. 

Ten Years for the CATO Vision to Be Realised. 

Official Opening of the Archibald Finalists Exhibition at the WPCC. 

Dubbo to Host NSW Touch Junior State Cup (Northern Conference) for the Next Three Years. 

Latest Mayoral Memo Article Focuses on Section 226 of the Local Government Act. 

3D Printing Becomes a Spectator Sport in Dubbo. 

Parkinson’s Law of Triviality Pops up in Discussions This Week. 

New Council Chamber Officially Opened. 

International Aerial Firefighting Conference Held in Dubbo. 

Expansion Announced for the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone. 

Job Description for Councillors and Mayors. 

Bowls NSW Met with Dubbo Clubs to Start Planning the State Championships for 2024. 

Details of All Current and Planned Renewable Projects in the Region. 

Mayoral Developers’ Forum. 

Official Opening of the 3D Printed Amenities Block. 

Rescission of Land Swap Deal with the Dubbo RSL Memorial Club. 

Unique Community Leaders’ Meeting Well Attended. 

Launch of the New Dubbo Visitor Guide. 

Renewable Energy Awareness and Career Training (REACT) Centre. 

Another Successful New Resident Evening Was Held This Week. 

Is It True That the Mayor Is Trying to Improve His parkrun Times with 510m of New Concrete Pathway? 

Are the 3D Printed Toilets in Danger of Being Deemed Structurally Unsound? 

REACT Centre (Renewable Energy Awareness and Career Training Centre) Business Case Is Garnering Significant Interest from Various Stakeholders. 

Official Opening of the RFS Aviation Centre of Excellence. 

New Exhibits at the Old Dubbo Gaol. 

Questions Asked about the 3D Printed Toilets at Macquarie Lions Park West. 

Each Weekly Podcast Features a Limerick of the Week. This Episode Features All of Those Limericks Wrapped up in One Episode. 

Infrastructure Year in Review. 

Events Year in Review. 

Community Year in Review. 

Tourism and Visitation Year in Review. 

Sporting Events Year in Review. 

Culture and Environment Year in Review. 

Review of Other Items. 

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 Toilets at Macquarie Lions Park West. 

Council’s Code of Conduct Quarterly Report. 

Dubbo Regional Sports Council Playing Field Improvement Fund. 

Submission Being Made to the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal. 

Council Bidding for the Former Dubbo City Bowling Club. 

Limerick of the Week.