2024

‘TIS THE SEASON TO SUPPORT LOCAL - ‘Tis the season to be jolly with Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) getting into the spirit by encouraging residents to support local businesses during the festive season.
2024-2025 FESTIVE SEASON CLOSURES AT COUNCIL - Dubbo Regional Council facilities and services will be closed or operating to a modified schedule over the upcoming December-January festive season.
2025 WASTE 2 ART COMPETITION NOW OPEN - Get creative and transform rubbish into art by designing a unique artwork for the annual Waste 2 Art community art competition. The 2025 Waste 2 Art theme is ‘The Year of Toys’ and entries are now open for next year’s competition.
A MILLION REASONS TO ATTEND THE DRTCC IN 2025 - Comedy, dance, drama, and a whole lot more is set to hit the stage at Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre’s (DRTCC) upcoming 2025 Season, with 20 touring shows guaranteed to entertain patrons right across Western NSW.
A PAWS FOR CELEBRATION AS SOD IS TURNED ON NEW ANIMAL SHELTER - The new Dubbo City Animal Shelter is one step closer with Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) turning the first sod ahead of construction.
ACCESSIBILITY TRIAL ACROSS COUNCIL WEBSITES - Dubbo Regional Council is calling on the community to take part and provide their feedback on an accessibility trial to be undertaken across six of Council’s websites.
ALL SIGNS POINT TO IMPROVED TRACKER RILEY PATHWAY EXPERIENCE - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) has completed installation of 34 wayfinding signs around the 13.65 kilometre Tracker Riley Shared Pathway in Dubbo.
ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL CLEAN OUT - The annual household chemical clean out will occur on Saturday 12 October in Dubbo and Sunday 13 October in Wellington.
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR COMMUNITY GRANTS - Applications for the next round of funding for the Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) Community Services Fund and the Bodangora Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund will open on Thursday 1 February 2024.
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR COUNCIL GRANTS PROGRAMS - Community organisations are invited to submit applications for three Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) grant programs, which support projects and events that will benefit residents.
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR MINOKAMO SISTER CITY EXCHANGE - Applications for Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) Sister City Exchange Program with Minokamo are now open.
ASBESTOS REMOVAL FROM PIONEER PARK AMENITIES - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) will begin works to remove debris that contain asbestos from the former Pioneer Park amenities block on Monday, 24 June.
AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD NOMINATIONS – NOW OPEN - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is seeking nominations to recognise outstanding citizens living in our community ahead of the 2025 Australia Day awards.
AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL’S MICHAEL BELL TO DELIVER POWERFUL ANZAC DAY ADDRESS - The Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) will host the Australian War Memorial’s Indigenous Liaison Officer Michael Bell, this Anzac Day as he delivers his presentation Serving Under the Protector.
AUTHOR BENJAMIN STEVENSON AT DUBBO LIBRARY - Delve into the new murder mystery by award-winning author Benjamin Stevenson at the Dubbo branch of Macquarie Regional Library on Thursday 7 November 2024 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm.
BACKYARD BURNING RESTRICTIONS - Dubbo Regional Council reminds residents to be aware of the restrictions on burning rubbish and vegetation in the open. The burning of these materials outside in a residential area is prohibited all year round, however recreational fires are permitted subject to only dry clean wood being burned.
BARDEN PARK REOPENS - Dubbo Regional Council’s (DRC) Barden Park Athletics Centre has reopened following the resurfacing of the synthetic running track, thanks to funding from the NSW Government.
BARDEN PARK TO UNDERGO RESURFACING - Dubbo Regional Council’s Barden Park Athletics Centre of Excellence will have the synthetic running track replaced in March, thanks to funding from the NSW Government.
BENOLONG BRIDGE OFFICIALLY OPENS - The new Benolong Bridge was officially opened today by NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison and Dubbo Regional Council Mayor Josh Black.
BOIL WATER ALERT – MUMBIL - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) has issued a BOIL WATER ALERT for properties connected to the Mumbil water supply. This covers the area of Mumbil township.
BURRENDONG BRIDGE UPGRADES SET TO BEGIN - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) advises residents that works will commence on the replacement Burrendong Bridge No.1 on Monday 29 July 2024.
BUSINESSES CAN GO GREEN WITH FOGO SERVICE - Local businesses within the Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) local government area are encouraged to go green with a food organics and garden organics (FOGO) service for their commercial premises.
CALL FOR A NAME FOR THE NEW SECTION OF THE TRACKER RILEY PATHWAY - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is calling for the community to suggest names for the updated section of the Tracker Riley Shared Pathway along the Macquarie River in Dubbo.
CALL FOR ARTISTS FOR THE NEXT ROUND OF HOMEGROUND - The Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) welcomes artists to apply for HomeGround, a professional development program for emerging artists.
CALL TO RECOGNISE OUR LOCAL WOMEN - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is partnering with The Exchange Co and the Commonwealth Bank to host an International Women’s Day celebration event at the Old Dubbo Gaol.
CALLING LOCAL ARTISTS FOR THE 2024 DUBBO ART FAIR - Applications are now open for local artists to take part in the 2024 Dubbo Art Fair held in the Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) from 21 -22 September 2024.
CAMERON PARK LIGHTING TO BE UPGRADED - Works have started at Cameron Park in Wellington, with the lighting system throughout the park to be upgraded.
CEREMONY COMES TO DUBBO REGION - The Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) is preparing to host the National Gallery of Australia’s touring exhibition, the 4th National Indigenous Art Triennial: Ceremony.
CHALLENGE YOUR GREY MATTER AT THE DUBBO LIBRARY - Challenge your grey matter at the weekly Brain Training sessions at Macquarie Regional Library Dubbo branch.
CHANGED TRAFFIC CONDITIONS DURING NSW TOUCH JUNIOR STATE CUP - During the NSW Touch Junior State Cup - Northern Conference event several road closures and changes will be in place in the vicinity of the Lady Cutler Sporting Precinct.
CHANGES TO WASTE SERVICES FROM 1 JULY 2024 - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is making changes to the way residents access the tipping voucher program and the bulky rubbish collection service from 1 July 2024.
COMMUNITY MEMBERS CELEBRATED AT DUBBO DAY AWARDS - Sixteen members of the Dubbo Community have been recognised at the annual Dubbo Day Awards Ceremony, held at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre on Thursday night.
COMOBELLA BRIDGE PROJECT SET TO BEGIN - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) advises residents that works will start on the Comobella Bridge construction project on Monday 12 August 2024.
COUNCIL CALLS FOR MINISTER TO SUPPORT SPORTS HUB LOCATION CHANGE - Dubbo Regional Council is calling for Minister for Agriculture, Regional NSW and Western NSW, the Hon Tara Moriarty MLC to support a change of location for the Dubbo Sports Hub.
COUNCIL CELEBRATES REGION’S YOUNG PEOPLE - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) prepares to celebrate Youth Week 2024, with exciting events happening in Dubbo and Wellington for young people aged between 12 – 24 years old.
COUNCIL LAUNCHES GET GRUBBY HOME PROGRAM - Children across the Dubbo Regional Council Local Government Area (LGA) interested in sustainability and the environment are now able to take part in the Get Grubby education program at home.
COUNCIL LAUNCHES NEW CEMETERY PLATFORM - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) has launched a new cemetery services platform within DRC&ME allowing residents and funeral directors access to a wide range of services including online applications, interment bookings, and plot reservations.
COUNCIL TO ASSUME FULL MANAGEMENT OF DRLM - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) will assume full management of the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets (DRLM) following a Council decision at the June Ordinary Council meeting.
COUNCIL WELCOMES ASX200 CEO SERIES TO DUBBO - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC), Dubbo Business Chamber, Qantas and Taronga Western Plains Zoo are partnering together to bring the Dubbo ASX200 CEO Series to the region.
COUNCIL’S 2024/2025 BUDGET ADOPTED - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) met on Thursday 27 June 2024 to consider the 2024/2025 Budget, Delivery Program and Operational Plan. The budget was adopted by Councillors with some changes made following submissions from the community.
COUNCIL’S ENGAGEMENT PLATFORM FOSTERS COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS - Dubbo Regional Council’s (DRC) YourSay platform has become a bustling hub, welcoming nearly 30,000 visitors since its launch in April 2023.
COUNCILLORS DETERMINE NEW VOTING DELEGATE FOR CONFERENCE - Councillors met at 5pm on 5 November 2024 for an extraordinary Council meeting to determine a change in voting delegate for the Local Government NSW 2024 Annual Conference.
COUNCILS BOLSTER DROUGHT RESILIENCE FOR THE CENTRAL ORANA REGION - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) has partnered with Narromine Shire Council (NSC) to co-develop a Drought Resilience Plan for the Central Orana Region.
CREATIVE BOOKMARKS COLOUR LOCAL LIBRARIES - The team at the Macquarie Regional Library are excited to announce the 12 winners of the bookmark design competition.
CURTAIN RISES TO STRONG DRTCC SEASON OPENING - The Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) has had a stellar start to its Loaded With More In 2024 Season, with high audience numbers and patron satisfaction across all shows.
DO YOU DREAM OF ORGANISING A SUCCESSFUL FESTIVAL? - Dubbo Regional Council is calling for Expressions of Interest from not-for-profit cultural and community groups to run the 2024 DREAM Festival.
DO YOU KNOW A GREAT VOLUNTEER? NOMINATE THEM FOR A DUBBO DAY AWARD - Do you know a great volunteer who makes a valuable contribution to the Dubbo community?
DOG MAN THE MUSICAL COMES TO DUBBO REGION - Beloved children’s literary classic Dog Man is set to hit the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) stage this March, with two of the three performances already sold out to school bookings.
DRAFT WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE CUSTOMER SERVICE PLAN ON DISPLAY - Community members are being invited to have their say on Dubbo Regional Council’s (DRC) draft 2024-2026 Water Supply and Sewerage Customer Service Plan, which is currently on public exhibition.
DROUGHT SECURITY A FOCUS FOR COUNCIL - The threat of drought is an ever-present reality for the Dubbo Region and is a critical aspect of Dubbo Regional Council’s (DRC) strategic planning, to bolster drought security measures for the region.
DRTCC 2025 SEASON LAUNCH SET TO THRILL - The award-winning Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) is set to unveil its much-anticipated 2025 production lineup at the Season Launch happening this month.
DUBBO AND WELLINGTON PEDESTRIAN ACCESS AND MOBILITY PLAN - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is developing a new Dubbo and Wellington Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP), and residents are invited to have their say.
DUBBO AND WELLINGTON SEWERAGE REHABILITATION UNDERWAY - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) has started sewer mains rehabilitation works, which will be undertaken across the Local Government Area.
DUBBO ART FAIR RETURNS IN 2024 - Diverse works of art by regional artists will be on show at the fourth annual Dubbo Art Fair at the Western Plains Cultural Centre from 21 - 22 September 2024.
DUBBO ART FAIR THIS WEEKEND - This weekend the Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) will host over 40 local and regional artists to showcase and sell their art at the annual Dubbo Art Fair.
DUBBO ARTIST SHOWCASES FIRST EXHIBITION - Dubbo artist Jodi Cramond will showcase her first exhibition titled Ornibiography at the Western Plains Cultural Centre from 25 May – 15 September 2024 as part of the HomeGround program.
DUBBO REGION STUDENTS HAVE TRIP OF A LIFETIME IN MINOKAMO - A group of Dubbo students have recently returned from the trip-of-a-lifetime to Japan after participating in Dubbo Regional Council’s (DRC) Sister City Exchange Program.
DUBBO REGION TO CELEBRATE SENIORS FESTIVAL THIS MARCH - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) will celebrate NSW Seniors Festival from 11 – 24 March 2024 with a range of events and activities in the Dubbo Region as well as a featured Seniors Festival Expo.
DUBBO REGION’S RICH TAPESTRY OF EVENTS - Events deliver wide ranging benefits and with more than 600 events on the events calendar in 2024, the Dubbo Region is punching well above its weight with the staging of festivals, fairs and live music events delivering significant social and cultural outcomes.
DUBBO REGIONAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS UPCOMING - The Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) Local Government Elections will be held on 14 September 2024.
DUBBO REGIONAL COUNCIL LEADER IN DA PROCESSING TIMES - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is the top performer of regional city councils for processing times for development applications.
DUBBO REGIONAL COUNCIL PROUD TO SUPPORT NAIDOC WEEK 2024 - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is proud to be continuing its support of NAIDOC Week and the Dubbo NAIDOC Committee, with $25,000 in funding assistance going to several celebrations happening across Dubbo.
DUBBO REGIONAL LIVESTOCK MARKETS MOVES FORWARD UNDER NEW STEER OF DIRECTION - The Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets (DRLM) has enjoyed a solid uptick in throughput of cattle over the past three weeks, with 3,741 head passing through the yards on Thursday 18 July, representing a 47 per cent increase when compared to the previous week’s yarding.
DUBBO RESIDENTS RECOGNISED AT AUSTRALIA DAY EVENT - Hundreds attended the Dubbo Australia Day event on 26 January 2024 with the hard work of community members recognised during a morning ceremony.
DUBBO WELCOMES SIGNIFICANT OTHERS EXHIBITION - The Western Plains Cultural Centre has welcomed a new exhibition featuring two of America’s most celebrated artists of the twentieth century - Robert Rauschenberg and Jasper Johns.
DUBBO’S MACQUARIE RIVER SHARED PATHWAY OFFICIALLY OPENS - The shared pathway along the Macquarie River in Dubbo has been officially opened by the NSW Government and Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) following a ceremony held on Friday 12 April 2024.
EARLY CHILDHOOD IN FOCUS AT FORUM - The Orana and Western NSW Early Childhood Education Careers Forum will be held on Wednesday 26 June 2024 at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre from 9:30am – 3pm.
ELIZABETH AND NORTH STREETS TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL - Dubbo Regional Council advises residents tree maintenance works will start on Thursday 12 December 2024 in the vicinity of Elizabeth and North Streets, Dubbo.
ELIZABETH STREET GAS RELOCATION WORKS - Dubbo Regional Council advises residents and local businesses that gas relocation works on Elizabeth Street are scheduled to commence on Tuesday 12 November 2024.
ENDEARING COMEDY DEAR DIARY COMES TO DUBBO REGION - Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) is set to receive Kay Proudlove’s endearing comedy, Dear Diary, later this month.
EOI OPEN FOR PARTIES INTERESTED IN LIVESTOCK MARKETS - An Expression of Interest (EOI) process has opened calling for interest in leasing or purchasing the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets (DRLM).
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED AT SMOKESCREEN 2025 - The Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) has launched its Smokescreen 2025 film series program, with next year’s lineup promising to satisfy cinema aficionados young and old.
EXPLORE FAMILY HISTORY AT DUBBO LIBRARY - Discover your family’s history at the Dubbo branch of Macquarie Regional Library using the family history collection and online resources.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR AUSTRALIA DAY 2025 EVENT COMMITTEES - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is calling for community minded residents to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to join one of the Australia Day 2025 Event Committees in Dubbo and Wellington.
FORUM TO STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS ACROSS DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRY - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is extending an invitation to anyone involved in the local development industry to attend the Mayoral Developers Forum on 19 June 2024.
FUTURE FOCUSED WASTE STRATEGY ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is focused on planning for the future with the development of the 2024 – 2034 Waste Strategy. The Waste Strategy provides strategic direction for the Dubbo Region on waste management services and is now on public exhibition for the community to have their say.
GARAGE SALE TRAIL SAVE THE DATE - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is this year supporting the Garage Sale Trail and encouraging residents to cash in or grab a bargain when the event occurs over two weekends in November.
GET CREATIVE WITH THE BOOKMARK DESIGN COMPETITION - Put your creative skills to the test with Macquarie Regional Library’s bookmark design competition for children aged 4 – 18 years. The bookmark design competition is part of Children’s Book Week celebrations, which run from 17 – 23 August 2024.
GOLDEN HIGHWAY TREE BUFFER IMPROVEMENTS - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) advises residents that tree buffer improvement works will begin on the Golden Highway opposite the New Dubbo Cemetery on Monday 22 July 2024.
HAVE YOUR SAY ON COUNCIL’S DRAFT 2024/2025 BUDGET - Dubbo Regional Council’s (DRC) draft 2024/2025 Budget, Delivery Program and Operational Plan and associated documents are now on public exhibition with submissions from the community invited until 9am, Monday 3 June 2024.
HAVE YOUR SAY THROUGH COUNCIL’S BIENNIAL SURVEYS - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is currently running its biennial Community Insights Survey calling on residents to voice their opinions and assist with the development of plans for the future of our region.
HELP DEVELOP A COMMUNITY SAFETY AND CRIME PREVENTION PLAN - Dubbo Regional Council will hold community consultation ahead of the development of a Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan.
HELP SHAPE COUNCIL’S DIRECTION FOR 2025 - 2029 - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is undertaking planning for the 2025-2029 Delivery Program, which will outline the key focus areas Council will deliver on for the community.
HELP SHAPE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR OUR YOUTH - Would you like to help shape future programs, activities and opportunities that lead to positive outcomes for the Youth in our region?
IMMEDIATE TEMPORARY WATER RESTRICTIONS IN WELLINGTON - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) advises temporary water restrictions are applied to properties connected to town water in Wellington until 10am on Friday, effective immediately.
IMPACT OF RABBITS EXPLORED IN NEW EXHIBITION - Using a series of rare images the latest exhibition at the Western Plains Cultural Centre will explore the environmental impact of the introduced European rabbit into the Australian landscape.
IN TAILS SET TO BRING LAUGHS TO DUBBO REGION - Famed comedian Colin Lane and award-winning Opera performer David Hobson will be bringing their two-man cabaret to the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) this June for one night of music, comedy, and dance.
INAUGURAL ART LIVE: ON TOUR EVENT SET TO ROCK DUBBO REGION - The National Gallery of Australia’s (NGA) first Art Live: On Tour youth event will take over the Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) for one night on Friday 12 April 2024.
JESSICA BROWN TAKES ON LEADERSHIP ROLE WITH DRC - Jessica Brown has been appointed as the Director Strategy Partnership and Engagement with Dubbo Regional Council (DRC).
JOHN FARDELL CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF COUNCIL EMPLOYMENT - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is this year celebrating Raymond (John) Fardell’s half-century of dedicated service to local government.
JUNE COUNCIL MEETING MOVES TO THEATRE - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) will change the location of the June Ordinary Council meeting to the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre.
LET US KNOW WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE AT ELIZABETH PARK, DUBBO - What would you like to see in a Multicultural Garden at Elizabeth Park in Dubbo?
LIBRARIES SUPPORTING LOCAL HSC STUDENTS - Macquarie Regional Library is celebrating Library and Information Week from 29 July – 4 August 2024 by highlighting the free support and resources available to students in the region, in particular students studying for their Higher School Certificate (HSC).
LIBRARY VISITATION RISES IN 2023 - The Macquarie Regional Library experienced significant visitation growth in 2023 with a 11.5 per cent increase on members of the community utilising the Dubbo and Wellington Library branches from January to September 2023.
LIFE ON THE HOMEFRONT EXHIBITION COMES TO DUBBO - Step back in time with the latest exhibition at the Western Plains Cultural Centre that depicts life at home in a world war.
LOCAL ATHLETES RECOGNISED AT SPORTS AWARDS - Over 75 athletes from across the Dubbo Region have been recognised for their achievements of State or National selection in their chosen sport at the Dubbo Regional Sports Awards held on Friday 22 November at the Dubbo RSL.
LOCAL LIBRARIES CELEBRATE NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME - Macquarie Regional Library invites local families to come into the Dubbo and Wellington Library branches and enjoy the 2024 National Simultaneous Storytime.
LOCAL LIBRARIES RECEIVE FUNDING BOOST - Macquarie Regional Library has welcomed the announcement of $90,260 in funding from the NSW Government Public Library Infrastructure Grant program that will support upgrades at both the Dubbo and Wellington Library branches.
LOVE, ENVY, AND HEARTBREAK IN OPERA AUSTRALIA’S LA BOHEME - Be captivated when love sparks and four friends' lives change forever in Opera Australia's production of Puccini's La Bohème, appearing at Dubbo Regional Theatre on Saturday 10 August.
MACQUARIE LIONS PARK TURF RENOVATION - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) advises residents that turf renovation works will occur at Macquarie Lions Park between Monday 9 September and Tuesday 10 September 2024.
MAJOR FUNDING INJECTION TO EASE HOUSING SHORTAGE IN DUBBO REGION - A $1.26 million grant from the Australian Government’s Housing Support Program – Stream 1 will assist Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) to deliver more housing in the Local Government Area.
MASS BENEFITS FROM EVENT ATTRACTION - Dubbo Regional Council has attracted nine major events to the region this year, through our events attraction program, which has driven a total of $5.4M into the economy.
MAYOR AND DEPUTY ELECTED FOR TWO YEAR TERM - Councillor Joshua Black has been elected as Dubbo Regional Council’s Mayor following an open vote of Councillors conducted at an extraordinary Council meeting held on Thursday 5 October.
MAYOR CALLS EXTRAORDINARY MEETING TO SUPPORT PROMISED SPORTS HUB - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) Mayor Josh Black has called an extraordinary meeting of Council after it has been revealed there is a potential threat to funding for the long promised PCYC Western NSW Sports Hub in Dubbo because of a necessary proposed variation to the location.
MAYOR OUTRAGED AS NSW GOVERNMENT BACKFLIPS ON SPORTS HUB FUNDS - Dubbo Regional Council Mayor Josh Black has slammed the NSW Government and the Minister for Regional NSW and Western NSW, Tara Moriarty, for ripping away the $48.6 million for the long-awaited new PCYC/Regional Sports Hub.
MINOKAMO EXCHANGE STUDENTS TOUCH DOWN IN DUBBO REGION - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) has welcomed students from Japanese Sister City, Minokamo, this week as the annual student exchange program between the two cities gets underway.
MOLONG STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) advises residents construction on the new Molong Street bridge in Stuart Town will start on Monday 8 July 2024.
MONITOR WATER CONSUMPTION THIS SUMMER - Summer is well and truly gripping the Dubbo region and as a result water consumption is increasing during this period. Dubbo Regional Council’s (DRC) new Water Portal app allows business and residents to monitor their water usage daily and develop strategies to reduce their consumption.
MUMBIL BOIL WATER ALERT LIFTED - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) has been working with NSW Health and the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water in relation to the Boil Water Alert issued for the Mumbil water supply area following a failure on Monday of the raw water transfer pump between the wells which caused technical issues for the water supply pumps and the chlorine dosing pump.
NATIONAL FAMILY DAY CARE WEEK SEES LOCAL EDUCATORS AWARDED FOR SERVICE - Dubbo Regional Council’s (DRC) Dubbo Family Day Care is recognising National Family Day Care Week 2024 with activities aimed at celebrating the crucial work that child educators play in the care and development of the region’s children.
NEW RESIDENTS’ NIGHT MAKING THE MOVE TO THE DUBBO REGION EASIER - Anyone who has moved to the Dubbo Region is invited to attend a New Residents Night on 22 May at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre.
NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR SPORTS AWARDS - Nominations are now open for the 2024 Dubbo Regional Sports Awards, which recognise the outstanding achievements of sportspeople from Dubbo and Wellington.
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) advises community members interested in nominating as a candidate for the upcoming Local Government Elections that nominations are now open.
NSW TOUCH JUNIOR STATE CUP RETURNS TO DUBBO - Approximately 9,000 junior touch stars and their families will take to the fields at the Lady Cutler Sporting Precinct in Dubbo over the next three days as Dubbo hosts the 2024 NSW Touch Junior State Cup Northern Conference.
OFFICIAL DELEGATION HEADS TO SOUTH KOREA AND JAPAN - An official delegation of representatives from the Dubbo Community will head to South Korea and Japan at the end of March.
OLD DUBBO GAOL TO CELEBRATE 50 YEARS WITH EXCLUSIVE COCKTAIL EVENT - Dubbo Regional Council’s (DRC) Old Dubbo Gaol will be celebrating 50 years as a tourist attraction in November 2024.
OLD DUBBO GAOL TO HOST DUBBO COMMUNITY SLEEPOUT - Locals are encouraged to support locals in need at the annual Vinnies Dubbo Community Sleepout. The fundraising event will be held on Friday 30 August at the Old Dubbo Gaol and will see community members brave the cold for a night with the aim to raise funds to help break the cycle of homelessness.
OLD DUBBO GAOL WINS BRONZE AT NSW TOURISM AWARDS - Old Dubbo Gaol has taken home bronze in the Cultural Tourism category at the 2024 NSW Tourism Awards.
ONE CLASSICAL MINUTE WITH PIANIST WITH THE HAIR - Steinway Artist Julian Gargiulo, commonly referred to as ‘Pianist with the Hair’ because of his distinctive look, will be performing at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) on Friday 18 October.
OUTCOMES FROM THE AUGUST ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - Councillors met at 5.30pm on 15 August 2024 for the Dubbo Regional Council Ordinary Council meeting. This is the final meeting for the Council term ahead of the Local Government Elections.
OUTCOMES FROM THE DECEMBER ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - Council met at 5.30pm on Tuesday 10 December 2024 in the Dubbo Regional Council Chambers for the December Ordinary Council meeting. Due to holidays and closures it was resolved earlier there would be no Standing Committees this month
OUTCOMES FROM THE JULY 2024 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - Councillors met at 5.30pm on 25 July 2024 for the Dubbo Regional Council Ordinary Council meeting.
OUTCOMES FROM THE JUNE 2024 STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS - Councillors met at 5.30pm on 13 June 2024 for the Dubbo Regional Council Standing Committees meetings. Outcomes from the standing committees will be taken to the Ordinary Council meeting on 27 June 2024 for consideration and adoption.
OUTCOMES FROM THE JUNE ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - Councillors met at 5.30pm on 27 June 2024 for the Dubbo Regional Council Ordinary Council meeting at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre.
OUTCOMES FROM THE NOVEMBER 2024 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - Councillors met at 5.30pm on Tuesday 26 November 2024 in the Dubbo Council Chambers for the November Ordinary Council Meeting.
OUTCOMES FROM THE NOVEMBER 2024 STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS - Councillors met at 5.30pm on 12 November 2024 for the Dubbo Regional Council Standing Committees meetings. Outcomes from the standing committees will be taken to the Ordinary Council meeting on 25 November 2024 for consideration and adoption.
OUTCOMES FROM THE OCTOBER ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - Councillors met at 5.30pm on 24 October 2024 for the first Dubbo Regional Council Ordinary Council meeting of the new Council term with the newly elected body in attendance.
OUTCOMES FROM THE JULY 2024 STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS - Councillors met at 5.30pm on 11 July 2024 for the Dubbo Regional Council Standing Committees meetings.
OUTCOMES FROM THE STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS - Councillors met at 5.30pm on 7 March 2024 for the Dubbo Regional Council Standing Committees meetings. Outcomes from the standing committees will be taken to the Ordinary Council meeting on 21 March 2024 for consideration and adoption.
OUTCOMES FROM THE STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS - Councillors met at 5.30pm on 9 May 2024 for the Dubbo Regional Council Standing Committees meetings. Outcomes from the standing committees will be taken to the Ordinary Council meeting on 23 May 2024 for consideration and adoption.
OUTCOMES FROM THE STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS APRIL - Councillors met at 5.30pm on 11 April 2024 for the Dubbo Regional Council Standing Committees meetings. Outcomes from the standing committees will be taken to the Ordinary Council meeting on 24 April 2024 for consideration and adoption.
OUTCOMES OF THE 15 FEBRUARY ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) met on Thursday 15 February 2024 at 5.30pm in the Dubbo Council Chambers for the first Ordinary Council meeting of 2024.
OUTCOMES OF THE 21 MARCH ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) met on Thursday 21 March 2024 at 5.30pm in the Dubbo Council Chambers for the March Ordinary Council Meeting.
OUTCOMES OF THE 23 MAY ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) met on Thursday 23 May 2024 at 5.30pm in the Dubbo Council Chambers for the May Ordinary Council Meeting.
OUTCOMES OF THE 24 APRIL ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) met on Wednesday 24 April 2024 at 5.30pm in the Wellington Council Chambers for the April Ordinary Council Meeting.
PHONE CALLS MADE FOR BIENNIAL WATER AND SEWER SURVEY - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is currently holding the biennial Water Supply and Sewerage Customer Satisfaction Survey.
PLAYGROUND TEMPORARY CLOSURE - The Wambool playground in Dubbo will be temporarily closed until Monday 15 April 2024 for maintenance works, weather permitting.
POPULAR CRIME FICTION AUTHOR COMING TO DUBBO REGION - The Macquarie Regional Library will host Chris Hammer, leading Australian crime fiction novelist, for a series of author talk events in May at the Dubbo and Wellington library branches.
POWERFUL COMING OF AGE TALE FOURTEEN COMES TO DUBBO REGION - Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) will play host to Shake & Stir Theatre Company’s moving adaptation of Fourteen this May, with the inspirational true story currently touring around Australia.
PRE-CANDIDATE INFORMATION SESSIONS AHEAD OF UPCOMING ELECTIONS - Dubbo Regional Council will host several pre-candidate sessions ahead of the upcoming 2024 Local Government Elections to assist potential nominees.
PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - In accordance with Section 418 (3) of the Local Government Act, 1993, Dubbo Regional Council advises that the Ordinary Council Meeting to be held on Thursday 24 October 2024 will include the presentation of the audited Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Reports for the financial year ending 30 June 2024.
RAAF STATIC DISPLAY TO BE HELD AT AIRPORT - Dubbo Regional Airport has welcomed back another cohort of trainee pilots and instructors from the Royal Australian Air Force as part of their No.1 Flying Training School.
RAINBOW COTTAGE EXCEEDS NATIONAL STANDARDS - Dubbo Regional Council’s (DRC) Rainbow Cottage Childcare Centre has exceeded the national standards for early childhood education and care at its most recent National Quality Standards assessment.
READ MORE IN 2024 - The start of the year often involves new year’s resolutions and if your resolution is to read more in 2024, your local Macquarie Regional Library branch can help.
RECORD-BREAKING SHOW YULDEA COMES TO DUBBO REGION - Australia’s leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performing arts company, Bangarra Dance Theatre, is bringing Frances Rings’ powerful production of Yuldea to the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC).
REGISTER NOW AND TAKE PART IN DRAWN TO THE CENTRE 2024 - The Western Plains Cultural Centre’s popular Drawn to the Centre annual art program returns for 2024, with registrations now open.
REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS TREES IN WELLINGTON - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) will be removing four damaged trees in the road pavement along Swift Street, Wellington, beginning the week of 17 June 2024.
RENEWAL OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES TO BENEFIT COMMUNITY - Dubbo Regional Council proposes to allocate $1.48M as part of the draft 2024/2025 budget for the renewal of recreational and sporting facilities in the Dubbo Region.
RESIDENTIAL COMPOST GIVEAWAY - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is offering residents the opportunity to access compost for free from Whylandra Waste and Recycling Facility between 28 October – 24 November 2024.
RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO CHECK WHAT THEY BIN - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) has received the results of its 2023 Domestic Kerbside Waste Audit, with the report highlighting a high degree of contamination and diversion potential across two of the three waste streams.
RESULTS OF COMMUNITY SURVEYS RELEASED - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) has released the results of two community surveys conducted earlier this year, with 1,237 completed surveys received. The Community Insights Survey and Community Input Survey were both facilitated by independent research company Micromex.
SATIRICAL ART ON EXHIBITION AT WPCC - Need a little comic relief? Then make your way to the Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) and take in the newest exhibition to feature on the walls of the centre, The Best of the Bald Archy Prize.
SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE FEVER TO RETURN TO DUBBO REGION IN 2024 - Do you remember the Saturday night dance scene in Dubbo in years gone by? It’s back once again with the Dance Maker’s Collective (DMC) to transform Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) into an ever-popular dance hall on Saturday 3 February 2024.
SHINING A LIGHT ON THREE DUBBO WOMEN FROM THE PAST - The Western Plains Cultural Centre From the Vault series will feature its next exhibition, A Woman’s Place, from 10 May 2024.
SMOKESCREEN SERIES TO FEATURE 1970s BLOCKBUSTER - Film enthusiasts are sure to be thrilled with the next instalment of the Smokescreen series at the Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC).
SMOKESCREEN SETS THE SCENE IN 2024 - Lovers of stylish cinema are invited to experience iconic elegance of 11 films as part of the Western Plains Cultural Centre’s (WPCC) 2024 Smokescreen series.
SPARC GRANT PROGRAM ROUND 2 FUNDING NOW OPEN - Dubbo Regional Council’s (DRC) round two of funding for cultural programs and projects is now open.
SPARC SUPPORT GRANT PROGRAM NOW OPEN - Dubbo Regional Council’s (DRC) is calling for applications for the first round of the 2024/2025 SPARC Support Grant Program with $10,000 available to be shared between cultural programs and projects in the Dubbo region.
Squadron Energy to work with Dubbo Regional Council to ensure local water security - Squadron Energy, Australia’s leading renewable energy company, and Dubbo Regional Council plan to deliver water security to the region through a public private partnership to build a new advanced wastewater treatment facility at Dubbo Sewerage Treatment Plant.
STRENGTHENING THE REGIONAL ECONOMY - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) works strategically with businesses, educational institutions, and industry partners behind-the-scenes to promote and enhance the economic development opportunities for the Dubbo Region.
TAKE AN ADVENTURE WITH GRUG AT DUBBO REGIONAL THEATRE - Be transported into the whimsical world of Grug when this classic Aussie hero with a big personality takes a leap from the page to the stage at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) in Windmill Theatre Company's award-winning production.
TAKE THE SUMMER READING CHALLENGE - Are you up for a challenge? Macquarie Regional Library’s Summer Reading Challenge will kick off on Monday 2 December 2024.
TAMWORTH AND DARLING STREET ROUNDABOUT CLOSURE - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) advises residents the Tamworth Street and Darling Street roundabout will be closed for the completion of stormwater works from Monday 28 October 2024 for approximately three weeks, weather permitting.
TAMWORTH AND DARLING STREET ROUNDABOUT CLOSURE – STAGE 2 - Dubbo Regional Council advises residents the Tamworth Street and Darling Street roundabout will continue to be closed while stage 2 of the roundabout reconstruction works commence from Monday 18 November 2024 for approximately five weeks, weather permitting.
TEAMSTERS PARK TENNIS COURTS AND PLAYGROUND UPGRADES - An upgrade to the tennis courts and playground space at Teamsters Park in Montefiores will become a reality thanks to funding from the NSW Government.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CARPARK - The North Ollie Robbins Carpark, located at the bottom end of Church Street will be closed to the public from Monday 4 March until Monday 18 March.
THE CHALLENGE IS ON TO READ MORE THIS WINTER - Are you up for a challenge? Stay warm this winter and join Macquarie Regional Library’s Winter Reading Challenge to help incentivise and motivate your reading habits.
THE GRUFFALO REPRESENTS ROARING SUCCESS FOR DRTCC - The Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) has seen four of the five performances of The Gruffalo sell out for its upcoming run.
THE HEAT IS ON AS ALL FIRED UP COMES TO DUBBO REGION - The award-winning, homegrown love letter to 80’s music, All Fired Up: An 80s Mixed Tape, will come to the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) this April for one night of perm-raising music featuring 20 hit songs from the decade.
THE WHARF REVUE RETURNS TO DUBBO REGION - One of Australia’s leading political satire ensembles, The Wharf Revue, are returning to the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) stage this April to deliver their latest stinging indictment on Australian and global politics in their new show, Pride in Prejudice.
THEATRE WINS IMPACT AWARD FOR SATURDAY NIGHT SOCIAL - Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) and Dance Makers Collective have together won a 2024 PAC Australia Impact Award for The Saturday Night Social.
TOP 10 BORROWED BOOKS IN 2023 - Macquarie Regional Library has released its top 10 borrowed fiction and non-fiction books for 2023 from the Dubbo and Wellington libraries.
TRACKER COMES HOME TO DUBBO REGION - The Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) will host Australian Dance Theatre’s (ADT) 2024 season of Tracker this October.
TREE WORKS TO BE UNDERTAKEN IN DUBBO CEMETERIES - Tree works will be undertaken in both the Old Dubbo and New Dubbo Cemeteries on Monday 5 February and Tuesday 6 February.
UNIQUE SCULPTURE EXHIBITION AT WPCC - Life-sized animal skeletons are taking over the Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) as part of the Anatomy Lessons exhibition by artist Michele Beevors.
URBAN HEAVY PATCHING ROAD REPAIRS UNDERWAY IN DUBBO - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) advises the community of heavy patching road repairs that have been programmed in Dubbo.
VICTORIA PARK FOUNTAIN REPAIRS - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) will be carrying out maintenance works on the fountain in Rotary Pond, Victoria Park during May 2024.
VOTING OPEN FOR SHARED PATHWAY OFFICIAL NAME - Voting has now opened as Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) continues the search for an official name for the updated section of the Tracker Riley Shared Pathway along the Macquarie River in Dubbo.
WASTE 2 ART COMPETITION ENTRIES NOW OPEN - It’s time to transform rubbish into art and design once again with entries to the annual Waste 2 Art community art competition now open.
WASTE 2 ART EXHIBITION NOW OPEN - The walls of the Western Plains Cultural Centre have come alive with recycled packaging in the form of artworks as part of the annual Waste 2 Art exhibition.
WASTE FACILITIES CASHLESS FROM 1 JULY 2024 - Dubbo Regional Council’s (DRC) waste facilities and transfer stations will be cashless from 1 July 2024 to reduce property damage and increase staff efficiency.
WASTE FACILITIES TO GO CASHLESS FROM 1 JULY 2024 - Dubbo Regional Council’s waste facilities and transfer stations will be going cashless from 1 July 2024 in an effort to reduce property damage and increase staff efficiency.
WEAVING WORKSHOPS AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY - Parkes-based Wiradjuri environmental artist Ronda Sharpe will be sharing her knowledge and skills during weaving workshops at the Macquarie Regional Library Dubbo and Wellington branches in June.
WELLINGTON RESIDENTS RECOGNISED AT AUSTRALIA DAY EVENT - A twilight event was held in Wellington on Thursday 25 January 2024 to recognise Australia Day and encourage inclusivity among the community.
WESTERN PLAINS CULTURAL CENTRE OFFERS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO EDUCATORS - Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) will add a new component to its already packed-to-the-brim school excursion/school holiday educational workshops lineup in 2024.
WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE VICTORIA PARK AMENITIES LOCATED? - Dubbo Regional Council is seeking feedback on the proposed location and the design of a new amenities block in Victoria Park, Dubbo.
WISHFUL THINKING BECOMES A REALITY AT DRTCC - Acrobatic virtuosity, state of the art creative technology and a kaleidoscope of colour will explode onto the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre’s (DRTCC) stage on Tuesday 17 September 2024.
WYNNE PRIZE ON EXHIBITION IN DUBBO - The Western Plains Cultural Centre in Dubbo is the first stop on the regional tour for the prestigious 2024 Wynne Prize from the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

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