Episodes
5 days ago
5 days ago
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 Proceed to Next Step.
Successful Applicants to the Latest Round of the Community Services Fund.
Latest Recipients of the Bodangora Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.
Change to Bid for the Former Dubbo City Bowling Club Site.
EOI Process for the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets Lease or Sale.
DRC’s Waste Facilities to Go Cashless from 1 July 2024.
Major Announcement with the ASM – Dubbo Project at Toongi.
Council Delegation to Visit South Korea and Japan.
Lane Cove Council in Sydney Removes Public Forum from Council Meetings.
Limerick of the Week.
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
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 Crime Statistics Released by BOCSAR and the Discussion on the John Laws Show.
First Councillor Workshop to Discuss the 2024/2025 Budget.
Alliance of Western Councils Latest Board Meeting.
BBQ Cooking Skills on Display at the Wellington Senior Citizen Club.
Another Discussion on Parking Infringements and a Change in the Process for Notifying of a Fine.
The Latest Update on the Workplace Hub in Dubbo.
Latest Update on the Progress of Belgravia Leisure in Managing Our Aquatic Leisure Centres.
Benolong Road Bridge Update.
Limerick of the Week.
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
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 Former Dubbo City Bowling Club.
Dubbo Women's Festival Held at the WPCC.
SPARC (Shaping Plans to Advance Regional Culture) Grant Program Round 2 Funding Now Open.
Tamworth Street Road Reconstruction – Stage 1.
Events This Week Include Golf NSW Regional Qualifiers; Bowls NSW State Championships and Black Dog Ride.
Limerick of the Week.
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
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 Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.
Met with Both Assistant Minister Carol Brown, Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport and Minister Kristy McBain, Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and the Territories.
Met with Staff from Chris Bowen’s Office.
What Are the Legal Timelines for Council to Remove Unattended and Damaged Vehicles.
Roadworks Soon to Begin in Tamworth Street.
Carpark at the Bottom of Church Street Will Be Closing Temporarily.
Staff Number Comparison in Dubbo and Wellington before and after the Amalgamation.
Bracken House Celebrates 35 Years.
Limerick of the Week.
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
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 Excellence to Undergo Resurfacing.
Several Journalists Discussing Renewables around Dubbo.
Councillor Workshop Discussed Three Major Items.
Telehealth Takes Another Step Forward at an Aged Care Facility in Dubbo.
Wheelers Lane Stage 2 Reconstruction Requires Changed Traffic Conditions.
Entries Still Open for Waste 2 Art and Minokamo Exchange.
Limerick of the Week.
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
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.
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
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.
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
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.
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
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.
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
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.
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
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.
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
The Best Stories from 2023 to Launch Season 3.
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
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.
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Each Weekly Podcast Features a Limerick of the Week. This Episode Features All of Those Limericks Wrapped up in One Episode.
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
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.
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
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.
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
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 Mentioned in Them.
The Last Ordinary Council Meeting for the Year Will Be Held on Thursday 14 December.
Be Aware of Christmas Closures of Various Council Facilities.
One Step Closer to a Southern Distributor as Council Has Completed the Purchase of the Required Corridor.
A Century of Mayoral Memos.
Aus/NZ Delegation Led by the Mayor Attended a Seminar in Japan Arranged by CLAIR (Council of Local Authorities for International Relations).
Comparison of Similarities and Differences Between Local Government in Japan and Australia.
Overview of Some of the Locations Visited on the CLAIR Seminar.
Limerick of the Week.
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
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 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?
When Do Nominations Close for the 2024 Australia Day Awards?
Why Did the Mayor Meet with the Hon. Penny Sharpe, MLC, Minister for Climate Change, Minister for Energy, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage?
What Amount of Money for Roads Was Discussed with the Hon. Jenny Aitchison, MP, Minister for Regional Transport and Roads?
What Was Discussed in the Meeting with the Hon. Ron Hoenig, MP, Minister for Local Government?
Which Organisations Presented to the Latest Meeting of Regional Cities NSW?
Limerick of the Week.
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
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 Plane Alert at Dubbo Regional Airport.
Council Meeting in Wellington Discusses Rate Rises.
More Discussion on E-Scooters.
Stage 2 of Wheelers Lane Rehabilitation Set to Start.
Latest Citizenship Ceremony Being Held This Week.
Limerick of the Week.
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
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 for the Next 12 Months.
Poetry at Bracken House This Week.
Wellington Hosts the Next ‘Meet Your Community Leaders’ Meeting on Saturday 25 November.
Dubbo Day Being Held This Week on 23 November.
Limerick of the Week.
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
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 Assessment Report.
Public Memorials and Donation of Furniture and Trees Policy.
Regular Meeting with Acting District Commander Tim Chinn Being Held This Week.
Report on the Independent Financial Sustainability Review (or Do We Need to Put up Rates).
Remembrance Day Poem.