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

Samuel Johnson Visits Dubbo, Benolong Bridge Structural Integrity Investigated, Wheelers Lane Update, Parkinson’s Law of Triviality Pops Up and New Council Chamber Opens This Week.

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. 
Brief Update on the Progress of the Works on Wheelers Lane. 
Proposal for Community Information Sessions Around Wellington Related to the REZ. 
Potential for a Boundary Adjustment at North Yeoval With Cabonne Shire. 
Death of a Salesman Coming to the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre. 
A Citizenship Ceremony Will Be Held in Wellington This Week. 
Parkinson’s Law of Triviality Pops Up in Discussions This Week. 
Council Is Meeting This Week in the New Council Chamber. 
Limerick of the Week. 

3D Printing a Toilet Block Attracts Spectators, Councillors Attend a Briefing for the AOD Facility, Delroy Parklands Recreational Precinct Progressing and Councillors Attending the LGNSW Conference.

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 Parklands Recreational Precinct. 
Listen to the Latest Update in Relation to Fluoride in the Drinking Water. 
Japanese Sister-City Visit Heavily Over-Subscribed by Keen Students. 
Limerick of the Week.

When Can You Watch the 3D-Printed Amenities Block Being Constructed? What Building Might Soon Start Construction Opposite Dubbo Square? Are You Going to Attend the Citizenship Ceremony This Week?

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? 
Why Did Annecto Open an Office in Dubbo This Week? 
When Can You See the 3D-Printed Amenities Block Being Constructed? 
Why Does the Benolong Bridge Have New Load Limits? 
What Construction Might Soon Start Opposite Dubbo Square in Macquarie Street? 
Are You Going to Watch the Standing Committee Meetings Being Held This Week? 
Can You Guess How Many Residents Will Become Australian Citizens This Week? 
Limerick of the Week.

Dubbo Wins Bid to Host NSW Touch Junior State Cup. Decision Made on the Management of the Swimming Pools. Join in With Councillors and Donate Blood. Dubbo parkrun to Celebrate 8th Anniversary.

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 South Campus Delivers a Problem Solving Presentation. 
Dubbo Greyhound Racing Club Host the Mayor’s Cup. 
Archival Photos Selected for Display in the New Council Chambers. 
Join Councillors in Donating Blood. 
Latest Mayoral Memo Article Focuses on Section 226 of the Local Government Act. 
Join in With Dubbo parkrun on 8 July for Their 8th Anniversary Celebration. 
Limerick of the Week. 

Has Council Approved the Budget for Next Year? What Is the Latest News on the NSW Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Rehabilitation Centre? Who Will Be Running Our Aquatic Leisure Centres Next Summer?

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 Engagement Program for the Potential of a Special Rate Variation in Future Years. 
Partner Agreement Signed With the Wellington Aboriginal Action Panel. 
Sales Are Still Slow in Keswick Estate. 
Councillors Inspect the Work Being Done in Front of the Old Dubbo Gaol. 
A Report Requested on Past and Future Resilience Actions in Relation to Drought Conditions. 
An Audit Will Be Undertaken on the Quality and Accuracy of Signs in the Council Owned Signs in the Urban Areas. 
The Latest Council Meeting Featured Further Questions and Discussions on the NSW Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Rehabilitation Centre. 
Results of the Request for Proposal for the Aquatic Leisure Centres. 
Congratulations to Mark Coulton for Representing the Parkes Electorate for 15 Years. 
Limerick of the Week. 

Where Will the Drug Rehab Facility Be Located? What Does the BOCSAR Crime Data Reveal? Why Was the Philippines Vice Consul in Dubbo? What Was Achieved in Canberra Over the Last Week?

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 the Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility in Dubbo? 
Limerick of the Week. 

What Did the Hon. Penny Sharpe, MLC, Minister for Energy Say About the REZ? Is Sheraton Road Progressing? Did Council Grant a Loan to DC FM? Who Turned 100?

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 Budget Submissions and New Award Wages for LG Employees. 
Met With Representatives From the Immigration Advice and Rights Centre. 
Met With Schools Based on Sheraton Road to Discuss the Current State of the Road and the Path Forward. 
Mike Sweeney From Mudgee Regional Rail Group Presented to Council on Additional Rail Options. 
Request for an Interest Free Loan From DC FM of $100,000 Over 5 Years to Purchase Additional Broadcast Equipment. 
Men’s Shed Wishes to Expand Their Buildings and Services. 
Land in Keswick Estate Still Available. 
Happy 100th Birthday Irene Smith. 
Limerick of the Week. 

Archibald Finalists Are on Display, ‘Past, Present and Future’ Leadership Forum Held in Dubbo, More Squash Courts Requested and Details of the 840MW Sandy Creek Solar Farm.

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 Held at the Zoo. 
Travelled to Parliament House to Meet With New Ministers. 
Latest CEO Performance Review Undertaken. 
Do We Need More Squash Courts in Dubbo? 
Lady Cutler South Oval Path Realignment Along Tracker Riley Is Underway. 
Limerick of the Week. 

New Name for This Podcast PLUS Councillors Vote for New Wages for Councillors, EnergyCo Heard the Pitch for a REAC, Councils Discuss Renewable Energy Zones and Highlights From the May Council Meeting.

New Name for This Podcast Starting From This Week. "Straight From the Mayor’s Mouth." 
EnergyCo Board Met in Dubbo and Heard the Pitch for a REAC at Bodangora. 
Met With Infrastructure NSW to Assist in the NSW Government Strategic Infrastructure Review Led by Ken Kanofski. 
Attended the Regular Meeting of Country Mayors During the Week to Hear From Various Members of Government and Discuss a Variety of Issues. 
Attended a Meeting of the Coalition of Regional Energy Mayors (CoREM) to Discuss Opportunities and Impacts of the Renewable Energy Zones. 
The Council Meeting on Thursday Night Started Off With a Passionate and, at Times Boisterous, Public Forum Session. 
Council Resolved to Support the Three Bowls Clubs in Dubbo to Bring the Bowls NSW State Championships to Dubbo. 
Council Resolved to Send Letters Off to the Government Opposing the Location of the Drug Rehab Facility. 
Council Resolved to Request Government Agencies to Develop a Community Safety Strategy and Associated Action Plan. 
Council Resolved to Adopt the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal Determinations for Councillor and Mayoral Fees. 
Limerick of the Week. 

Why the Controversy Around an Amenities Block Being Demolished? When Will the Heritage Plaza Be Completed? Congratulations to the Dubbo Show Society on 150 Years.

Controversy Surrounding the Macquarie Lions Park Amenities Block Being Demolished. 
Road Works to Start on Wheelers Lane. 
Additional Costs Associated With the Emergency Services Levy. 
Highlights From the Latest Meeting of the Alliance of Western Councils. 
North West Urban Release Area Continues to Take Shape. 
Heritage Plaza Works Continue Slowly. 
The Governor of NSW Attends the 150th Dubbo Show. 
‘Three Days in May’ Book Launched to Commemorate the 150th Dubbo Show. 
Crime Prevention Strategy Meeting. 
Submissions for the Swimming Pool Management and the Draft Budget Close Soon. 
Ten Years for the CATO Vision to Be Realised. 
Limerick of the Week.

Will Dubbo Be Hosting a Touch Footy Event and a Bowls Event in 2024? What Major Construction Is Happening in Carrington Avenue? Congratulations to the Winner of the Tony McGrane Scholarship.

Tony McGrane Scholarship Winner Announced. 
Regional Cities NSW Road Trip Planned to Lismore and Tweed Heads. 
John Gilbert Water Treatment Plan Optimisation Study Underway. 
Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets Planning Workshop Undertaken. 
Transport for NSW 16 Regional Cities Bus Services Improvement Program. 
Tender Submitted for NSW Touch Junior State Cup for the Next Three Years. 
Bowls NSW Looking to Bring State Championships to Dubbo for 2024; 2026 and 2028. 
Ozfish River Repair Bus Looking for $45,000 Funding From Council. 
Western Regional Planning Panel Approves $35.7 Million Public Admin Building in Carrington Avenue to House 700 Public Servants Consolidating 24 Existing Government Offices. 
Limerick of the Week. 

Does Dubbo Need a ‘Dusk to Dawn’ Curfew to Curb Crime? What Is Happening With a Bridge in South Dubbo? What Is the Latest Exhibition at the WPCC? the DREAM Festival Has Been Launched for 2023.

Should Dubbo Have a ‘Dusk to Dawn’ Curfew to Curb Crime as Discussed on the Today Show? 
Westhaven Facilitates the Opening of New Architecturally Designed NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation Villas. 
Councillors Attend a Workshop to Discuss South Dubbo Bridge Options. 
Councillors Attend a Workshop to Discuss the Blueridge Link Road and Sheraton Road. 
Councillors Visit the Whylandra Waste and Recycling Depot. 
What Was Learned by Joining in the Assertive Outreach Walk Around Dubbo? 
The DRTCC Hosted the Very First Public Performance of the All-Inclusive Sing Out (Dementia) Choir. 
Official Opening and Prize Announcements for the Young Archies. 
Launch of the DREAM Festival for 2023. 
Limerick of the Week. 

Council Is Supporting the Macquarie Conservatorium of Music. Contractors Wanted for the Aquatic Leisure Centres. The Draft Budget Is on Display. Applications Requested for Minokamo Exchange Program.

Anzac Day Services Across the Dubbo LGA. 
Council Has Made a Final Decision on Supporting the Macquarie Conservatorium of Music. 
Council Will Aim to Find Contractors to Manage the Aquatic Leisure Centres. 
The Draft Budget for 2023/2024 Is Now on Display. 
A Draft Policy Has Been Approved for Display for Memorial Plaques and Donation of Park Furniture and Trees. 
Transport for NSW Has Been Asked to Arrange the Repatriation of the Axe Grinding Groove Rock From Wiradjuri Park to Terramungamine Reserve. 
Organisations Receive Funds From the Financial Assistance Program and Community Services Fund. 
Tree Removal and Replanting Along Keswick Acoustic Fencing. 
Applications Invited for Minokamo Sister City Exchange Program. 
Throughput Numbers for Dubbo Regional Airport. 
Limerick of the Week. 

How Much Money Will the Community See From the 700MW Spicers Creek Wind Farm? Why Did NSW Farmers Meet With Dubbo Regional Council? How Will the Valuer General Land Valuations Impact Your Rates?

Over $61K of Cheques Handed Over to Recipients of the Bodangora Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund. 
Planning Agreement Progressing for the Proposed 700MW Spicers Creek Wind Farm by Squadron Energy. 
NSW Farmers Invited Dubbo Regional Council to a Local Branch Meeting in Dunedoo to Discuss Renewable Energy Projects. 
The Latest Land Valuations Have Been Released From the Valuer General Which Will Impact the Amount of Rates You Pay. 
Final Workshop Held to Discuss the 2023/2024 Council Budget. 
Met With New Ministers, the Hon. Ron Hoenig MP and the Hon. Jenny Aitchison MP. 
Latest Meeting of Regional Cities NSW Was Held This Week. 
Rangers Are Enforcing Dogs on Leads Along the River and in the Villages. 
Limerick of the Week. 

Half a Million Dollars Potentially on Offer to the Con, Potential Change to the Running of the Aquatic Leisure Centres, Code of Conduct Data and Fluoride Dosing Tender Awarded.

20-year anniversary of a fire in the Council administration building. 
Potential request for proposal for the contract management of the Aquatic Leisure Centres. 
Year to Date Building Summary. 
Half a million dollars potentially on offer to the Macquarie Conservatorium in an interest free loan. 
Latest Code of Conduct report. 
Tender for fluoride dosing awarded to TWS Evolution. 
Update on riverbank erosion near the Tracker Riley Cycleway. 
Councillors visit Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets and Dubbo Sewage Treatment Plant. 
A section of Old Mendooran Road closed permanently. 
LED lights switched on at the Showground. 
Limerick of the Week. 

Information from the latest Citizenship Ceremony, a $150 million medical precinct has been proposed and the Gift of Life Baton passes through Dubbo. Happy Easter everyone!

Easter in Dubbo is a very busy time! 
We have lots of new Aussies in Dubbo after the latest Citizenship Ceremony. 
The Yeoval Progress Association had Dubbo Regional Councillors at their latest meeting. 
The Western Plains Science and Engineering Challenge was held at the Showground. 
The Gift of Life Baton, the symbol of the World Transplant Games, passed through Dubbo. 
An update on the appointment of a new Commander for the Orana Mid-Western Police District. 
An update on embellishing headstones with various personal items. 
A DA has been lodged for a $150 million medical precinct. 
The Man from Ironbark Festival is on Easter Saturday each year. 
Limerick of the Week. 

Dubbo Regional Council announces world’s first DNA database to combat littering. Does Dubbo need its own Monopoly Board Game? Library services under review. Councillors showing off their golf skills.

World’s first DNA database to combat littering – or is it just a joke? 
Should we have a Dubbo version of Monopoly? 
Students in Year 5 visit the Chamber. 
Lots of meetings involving the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone. 
What should the Library of tomorrow look like? 
What happened at the Variety Activate Inclusion Sports Day Event? 
What can Council do about the increasing number of homeless people in Dubbo? 
Another workshop was held to discuss the budget for next financial year. 
Did the Councillor team win any prizes at the Dubbo Chamber of Commerce Golf Day? 
Limerick of the Week. 

Should Council have an official recommended voting position on the Voice to Parliament? The Macquarie Conservatorium of Music needs a new home. What are our short-term worker accommodation needs?

Councillors resolved to move the Council Chambers to another location in the Council building. 
An annual report will now be delivered to the community on the drinking water in the Dubbo LGA. 
A report has been completed that analyses short-term worker accommodation requirements. 
The Macquarie Conservatorium of Music needs a new home. 
Councillors considered changing the airport charging system to include a Maximum Take-off Weight (MTOW) charge. 
The Bodangora Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund has just delivered $61,206.28 to ten community groups. 
The NSW Aboriginal Lands Council met with the Mayor in relation to the Voice to Parliament. 
A function was held to welcome to University of Sydney School of Rural Health students to Dubbo. 
Limerick of the Week. 

Why is the Mayor wearing leather? What prompted the Governor General to call the Mayor this week? How many Councillors are now able to play the didgeridoo?

Why did His Excellency General the Honourable David John Hurley AC DSC (Retd) call the Mayor of Dubbo Regional Council this week? 
Who is the new VRA Commissioner and why was he in Dubbo? 
Why did the Councillors tour Jinchilla Gardens and how many of the Councillors can now play the didgeridoo? 
Why did ‘Boys to the Bush’ visit Council? 
Waste2Art is now officially opened. 
The Mayor is putting on leathers and riding a motorbike to support what cause? 
The Macquarie River Master Plan will be considered at the Council meeting this week. 
Potential new airport charges will be debated at Council this week. 
Limerick of the Week. 

Councillors could soon be meeting in new Chambers. Real Estate Agents selling Council land. Councils working together in the CWO Renewable Energy Zone.

Is Council about to move the Council Chambers to another location? 
Does the latest building summary show an improvement in the number of applications being approved by Council? 
With the Rural Fire Service called in to action this week, how does Council fit in to the big picture? 
How much did Pioneer Park receiving in flood repair funding? 
Planning continues for the latest housing precinct in Dubbo. 
Real Estate Agents will soon be selling blocks of land in Keswick Estate. 
Councils working together in the CWO Renewable Energy Zone. 
Mike Tomalaris drops in to Dubbo as part of the Mental Wheels tour. 
Is the Paul Ramsay Foundation about to have a presence in Dubbo? 
Limerick of the Week.