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

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 appointm...

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 home...

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 t...

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 o...

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 D...

What is the future for the Fowler Steam Engine located in Wellington?  News from the latest Developers’ Forum.  Councillors attend their first workshop to discuss the budget for 2023/2024 financial year.  Kumon State Combined Athletics Carnival brings thousands to Dubbo.  Wellington Vintage Fair a great success.  Macquarie Anglican Grammar School discusses a new podcast.  Holi Mela Festival of Col...

How many McDonald’s is too many and what is Council doing about it?  When will construction start on the Wiradjuri Cultural Tourism Centre?  Where is Council going to spend the additional $5 million that it received for roads?  What is going to happen with the severe erosion that occurred at Pioneer Park and at the Duke of Wellington Bridge in Wellington?  New technology being trialled by Council...

Thanks to SES after our recent storms and a last update on green waste.  New residents welcomed to Dubbo.  Meeting held on-site to discuss 12 Mile Road and Goolma Road.  City of Dubbo Eisteddfod AGM.  Wellington Australia Day committee debrief meeting.  $9.23 million from the State Government to develop 6,000 residential blocks of land.  Final submissions received for the Macquarie River Masterpla...

The community suffered significant storm damage on Thursday night. What is Council doing to help the clean up?  Under Section 226 (d) of the Local Government Act, a Mayor has rarely used powers. Why were these powers exercised recently?  Would you like to donate a commemorative Park Bench? Council needs a policy for that!  Backyard sheds are becoming larger all the time. A Development Control Plan...

Why is Dubbo letting surrounding areas snare the big football and cricket matches?  What futuristic flight testing is taking place at Bodangora Airstrip?  Why did residents from the Comobella area meet with Council representatives at Comobella Hall this week?  Is the location for Council meetings about to throw away almost 50 years of history for the sake of efficiency?  What was achieved at the l...

Update on Australia Day ceremonies in Dubbo and Wellington.  Sandy Beach sand movements being discussed with NSW Fisheries.  Boothenba Road upgraded at the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets intersection.  Rural Fire Service Training Centre and upcoming Aerial Firefighting conference.  Pumped Hydro scheme proposed near Burrendong Dam.  Council taking part in a trial with NSW Government’s OneRoad sys...

2023 Swimming NSW Country Regional Meeting currently being held in Dubbo.  NSW Country Athletic Championships currently being held at Barden Park.  Council developing a business case for the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone Green Energy Hub.  New Horseland store opened in Dubbo.  New Zoo Hospital facility at the Zoo.  Roads, roads, roads.  Smokescreen Film Series returns to the Western Pla...

While the normal host of Mayoral Memo is taking a break over Christmas, Mayor Mathew Dickerson took the opportunity to interview the Councillors after one year of the new Council.    All Councillors were offered the opportunity to answer the same ten questions and each week two Councillors are featured (in reverse alphabetical order).    The normal podcast will resume when Mark Barnes returns from...

While the normal host of Mayoral Memo is taking a break over Christmas, Mayor Mathew Dickerson took the opportunity to interview the Councillors after one year of the new Council.    All Councillors were offered the opportunity to answer the same ten questions and each week two Councillors are featured (in reverse alphabetical order).    The normal podcast will resume when Mark Barnes returns from...

While the normal host of Mayoral Memo is taking a break over Christmas, Mayor Mathew Dickerson took the opportunity to interview the Councillors after one year of the new Council.  All Councillors were offered the opportunity to answer the same ten questions and each week two Councillors are featured (in reverse alphabetical order).  The normal podcast will resume when Mark Barnes returns from hol...

While the normal host of Mayoral Memo is taking a break over Christmas, Mayor Mathew Dickerson took the opportunity to interview the Councillors after one year of the new Council.  All Councillors were offered the opportunity to answer the same ten questions and each week two Councillors are featured (in reverse alphabetical order).  The normal podcast will resume when Mark Barnes returns from hol...

Geosmin is the cause of the earthy smell in Dubbo’s water.  The launch of the New Resident Guide for the Dubbo region.  More information on the outcome of the EOI for The Greens (74 Wingewarra Street).  Dubbo Masonic Village resident Daphne McLeod turned 100.  Councillors played Disc Golf as part of their Christmas function.  Ceremonies for the annual school awards.  Draft Wellington Street Tree M...

Is Dubbo Regional Council changing the date of Australia Day?  Has the draft Macquarie River Master Plan silenced the conspiracy theorists?  Who will be using the former Dubbo City Bowling Club for the next two years?  Will the new Zero Emissions Fleet Strategy lead the nation in progress to Electric Vehicles?  Where was the money sourced from to upgrade the Terrabella Bridge?  Do we need more mul...

$30 million for the Taronga Western Plains Zoo to build a Serengeti-like experience and 300-person conference centre.  Climate Change and Resilience committee meeting.  DRTCC 2023 Season Launch.  VRA Commissioner Mark Gibson retires after 50 years of service.  $123,103.69 given to community organisations.  Dubbo Day Awards debrief meeting.  Careers day held for students in Year 7 and 8.  High Tea...

Dubbo Day Awards for 2022.  Community Leaders’ Breakfast held again with Hon Mark Coulton MP, Hon. Dugald Saunders MP and Councillors.  Council acquiring land for a Blueridge Link Road to take the pressure off Sheraton Road.  $1 million allocated to the Regional Roads maintenance budget.  $60,000 allocated to organisations as part of the Community Services Fund Round One.  Dubbo Filmmakers member...

Results of erosion on the approach to the Duke of Wellington bridge.  Dubbo winners at the NSW Tourism Awards and did the Mayor need to be there?  Should Council be involved in providing public housing or affordable housing?  Twentieth anniversary celebrations of the Shoyoen Japanese Gardens.  The next Community Leaders’ Breakfast is on Saturday 26 November. Should you attend?  How does the relati...

Remembrance Day event without COVID-19 restrictions.  Will you soon see e-Scooters on the streets of Dubbo?  Can Councils share services to make individual Councils more efficient?  More information on the North-West Urban Release Area Precinct Plan.  A brief explanation of the Council Standing Committees.  Could residents volunteer to do repairs on our roads?  Has Council gone green with its purc...

All the latest information on the poor state of the roads in the region. Will Dubbo have an NRL match next year? If not, why not?  Will Dubbo soon be the home of a hydrogen production facility?  Do you want to run your own café as part of the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets?  When will bulky rubbish collection occur in your area?  When will Dubbo be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Shoyoen...

Impacts of further flooding on Dubbo.  Councillors attend the LGNSW Conference.  Phone calls from the Premier and the Federal Minister for Local Government.  Listener Question: Sheraton Road.  Listener Question: Old Dubbo Gaol Plaza.  Council meeting during the week and the concept of Councillors making decisions.  Council meeting Outcome: Saxa Road.  Council meeting Outcome: Renewable Energy Bene...

Chamber of Commerce Rhino Awards.  Impacts of Flooding and Rainfall.  DREAM Festival.  Keswick Estate auctions.  LGNSW Conference.  lightsourcebp Solar Farm.  3D Printing Amenities Block.  Dubbo Day Awards.  John Mason book launch.  Little Wings fundraising dinner.  Dubbo Rugby League players debuting for Australia.  Sporting carnivals.  Weekly Limerick.