Claim OwnershipStraight from the Mayor’s Mouth with Mathew Dickerson from Dubbo Regional Council
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A weekly podcast with Mayor Mathew Dickerson and Host Mark Barnes relating to the activities of Dubbo Regional Council. Send your questions to mayor@dubbo.com
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CSU Graduation Ceremony Held This Week.
CSU Dubbo Regional Consultative Committee Met This Week.
Changes in the Homeless Camp at Regand Park along Tracker-Riley Cycleway.
Tracker-Riley Now Has 34 New Wayfinding Signs around the 13.65 Kilometre Shared Pathway.
REACT Centre Consultants Met with Stakeholders This Week.
Barden Park Athletics Track Has Now Been Resurfaced with Thanks to a Grant from the State Government.
NRMA Wants to Install More EV Chargers in Dubbo.
Waste2Art Opened in Dubbo This Week.
ICAC Handed down Findings about Corrupt Behaviour in a Sydney Council.
What Are the Discussions Occurring with Housing Providers.
Limerick of the Week.
New Resident Welcome Night.
National Simultaneous Storytime.
Clontarf Foundation 2024 Central West NSW Employment Forum.
CSU Foundation Scholarship Presentation.
Large Crowd Gathered for the Council Meeting during the Week.
Final Decision Made on the Funding for the Wiradjuri Cultural Tourism Centre.
Councillor Fees Are Going up by 3.75 per Cent to $27,050.
Councillors Make a Decision on Delegating Authority to Committees for DAs.
Council Proposing to Lease Land to Squadron Energy for Worker Accommodation.
The Public Art Strategy Will Receive a $950K Boost from Squadron Energy.
The Duke of Wellington Bridge Now Has Pedestrian Access.
Limerick of the Week.
This Week Sees the Return of Regular Host, Mark Barnes.
Poor Reporting in Relation to an Incident at the Dubbo Show.
The Dubbo ASX200 CEO Series Has Been Launched.
An AUKUS Forum Was Held in Dubbo for Business Opportunities.
Chinese Trade Delegation Visits Dubbo.
Social Housing Solutions Coming to Dubbo in the Form of 3D Printed Housing.
Mark Coulton Brought a New Zealand Political Delegation to Meet with Council.
Largest Ever Federal Grant Received by Dubbo with the $7.2 Million for the Wiradjuri Cultural Tourism Centre.
Service Review Being Undertaken of the Location and Services of the Visitor Information Centres.
Repairs Being Undertaken at the Victoria Park Fountain.
Local Libraries Celebrate National Simultaneous Storytime.
New Resident Night Being Held This Week.
Limerick of the Week.
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 Lights Be Repaired on the Tracker-Riley Cycleway?
Has Council Entered into a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for Advanced Wastewater Treatment?
When Will Council Upgrade the Scabbing Flat Bridge at Geurie?
What Happened with the Meeting with the Standing Committee on State Development in Relation to Their Inquiry on the Ability of Local Governments to Fund Infrastructure and Services?
What Discussion Did You Have with the Hon. Jenny Aitchison, MP, Minister for Regional Transport and Roads When You Met with Her at Parliament House?
What Discussion Did You Have with the Hon. Paul Scully, MP, Minister for Planning and Public Spaces When You Met with Him at Parliament House?
What Discussion Did You Have with the Hon. John Graham, MLC, Special Minister of State, Minister for Roads, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Music and the Night-Time Economy, and Minister for Jobs and Tourism When You Met with Him at Parliament House?
What Did IPART and the Audit Office Mention in Their Presentations at Country Mayors?
What Is the Latest in the EOI Process for the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets and Is There $23 Million Sitting in a Bank Account?
What Rumours Are Being Discussed in Relation to Candidature for the Parkes Electorate?
Limerick of the Week.
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 in Bourke Street.
Attended a Yarn-up with the Yindyamarra Healing Men’s Group in Wellington.
Council Hosting Pre-Candidate Information Sessions Ahead of Upcoming Elections.
Have Your Say on Council’s Draft 2024/2025 Budget.
An Update on the Opening Date of the New Benolong Bridge.
The Latest Status of the Unofficial Homeless Camp in Regand Park.
RSL Club Making Accusations That Council Knew about Alleged Contamination before a Land Swap Deal in September 2020.
Council Hosted a Workshop with a Representative from BOCSAR.
Limerick of the Week.
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 Dubbo Regional Council.
Leader Life Providing Services at the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets.
Grant Application Being Submitted for a Solar Canopy at the Airport Carpark.
OLG Has Released a Pre-Election Guide for Councils.
The Draft 2024/2025 Budget, Operational Plan and Associated Documents are on Display.
Proposed Lease of 139 Darling Street to the Macquarie Conservatorium Update.
Bulky Waste Service to Community Undergoing a Change for a 12-Month Trial.
Expressions of Interest Reopened for the DREAM Festival.
Limerick of the Week.
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 Group Undertaking an Evaluation of the Murray Darling Medical Schools Network.
The Reject Shop Opened Their 385th Store in the Nation This Week – in Wellington.
Councillors Held a Budget Workshop on Thursday Night.
Aussie FMX Put on a Motorcross Stunt Show as Part of Youth Activities This Week.
New Residents Night Will Be Held on 22 May at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre.
Australian War Memorial’s Michael Bell to Deliver Anzac Day Address at WPCC.
The EOI Is Now Open for Parties Interested in Leasing or Buying the Livestock Markets.
An Update on the Blueridge Link Road Progress.
DRC Is Submitting a Bid for a Second Triple J ‘One Night Stand.’
Early Stages of a Proposal for a Hydrogen Service Station.
Limerick of the Week.
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 Conservatorium of Music Peppercorn Lease of a Council Building.
Annual Report on Our Drinking Water Management System.
Update on the Growing Homeless Camp at Regand Park.
Closing Date for the DREAM Festival EOIs Fast Approaching.
Cleaning of Public Amenities in Dubbo.
REACT Centre in Wellington Has Received Funding for a Feasibility Study.
Discussions with Cabonne Shire Council to Discuss a Boundary Adjustment and a Wind Farm.
Repairs Needed for the Old Dubbo Gaol.
Limerick of the Week.
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 Livestock Markets.
Dubbo and Wellington Sewerage Rehabilitation Underway.
Update on PCYC Sports Hub.
Mayor Currently in Minokamo, Japan, Leading a Delegation of Dubbo Delegates on a Self-Funded Official Visit.
Limerick of the Week.
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 Closure of the Dubbo Aquatic Leisure Centre.
Red Alert Blue-Green Algae Warning Lifted at Burrendong Dam.
Flushing of Water Mains Is Currently Occurring in Parts of the LGA.
Accessibility Trial Currently Underway across Six Council Web Sites.
Mayor Currently in South Korea Leading a Delegation of Dubbo Delegates on a Self-Funded Official Visit.
Limerick of the Week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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