2025

‘HUES OF HARMONY’ TO LIGHT UP DRTCC STAGE - Audiences will spend a Saturday afternoon being transported to a world of vivid colours and dynamic rhythms as local dancers take to the stage at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) this March to bring Hues of Harmony to life.
‘SCENES FROM THE CLIMATE ERA’ COMES TO DRTCC - The Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) will host Belvoir’s world premiere of Scenes from the Climate Era on Saturday 21 June 2025.
‘SCRAP TOGETHER’ TO IMPROVE GREEN BIN USAGE - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is encouraging residents with a green-lid FOGO bin to work together and improve their usage of the green bin and divert organic waste from landfill.
‘THE QUEEN’S NANNY’ TO UNVEIL SECRETS BEHIND PALACE DOORS - Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) will be giving patrons an insightful glimpse behind palace doors as it hosts Ensemble Theatre’s The Queen’s Nanny in July.
A MILLION REASONS TO SUBSCRIBE TO DRTCC - Eager patrons have flocked to the Box Office to secure their Season Subscriptions for Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre’s (DRTCC) 2025 Season, A Million Reasons, and what already promises to be an exciting year on stage.
ACCESS DENIED FOR SPORTS HUB INFORMATION - A Freedom of Information request made by Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) Mayor Josh Black for access to information around the pulling of funding for the Dubbo Indoor Sports Hub and PCYC has been denied by the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
ACCESSIBLE ARTS COMEDY HITS THE DRTCC STAGE THIS AUGUST - Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) is set to host the hilarious, accessible comedy Are You Pulling My Leg? this month.
ADVENTURE AWAITS FOR CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK - Calling all creative kids! To celebrate Children’s Book Week from 16 – 23 August, Macquarie Regional Library is running two competitions.
ANNUAL BITUMEN RESEALING PROGRAM TO COMMENCE - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) advises residents that its annual bitumen resealing program will begin this month.
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR GRANT PROGRAMS - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is inviting community organisations to apply for round two of the Community Services Fund, to support upcoming services that will benefit the local region.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXCAVATION WORKS AT OLD DUBBO GAOL - Dubbo Regional Council advise that archaeological excavation works are scheduled to take place on site at the Old Dubbo Gaol from Monday 30 June to Tuesday 1 July 2025.
ARTIST ANNE ZAHALKA FEATURES IN DUBBO - Summer at the Western Plains Cultural Centre will feature one of Australia’s most highly regarded photo-media artists Anne Zahalka. Her exhibition ZAHALKAWORLD - an artist’s archive will be on show in Dubbo until 2 March 2024.
AUSTRALIA DAY 2025 IN DUBBO AND WELLINGTON - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) will host Australia Day 2025 events in Dubbo and Wellington, with Australia Day Ambassadors Mr Anupam Sharma (Dubbo) and Mr Ron Delezio (Wellington) set to deliver inspiring messages to the community.
AUSTRALIA DAY 2026 AWARD NOMINATIONS – NOW OPEN - Dubbo Regional Council is seeking nominations to recognise outstanding citizens living in our community ahead of the 2026 Australia Day awards.
AUSTRALIAN ARTIST ZANNY BEGG ON EXHIBITION IN DUBBO - New to the Western Plains Cultural Centre is Zanny Begg’s exhibition These Stories Will Be Different, which will be on show from 8 March – 25 May 2025.
AUSTRALIAN DANCE THEATRE’S ‘MARROW’ COMES TO DRTCC - Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) is preparing to host Australian Dance Theatre’s (ADT) production of Marrow.
AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL’S CRAIG TIBBITTS TO DELIVER MOVING VIETNAM WAR PRESENTATION - The Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) will host Australian War Memorial’s Senior Historian Craig Tibbitts this Anzac Day to deliver his presentation, Troubled Homecoming: Australia’s Vietnam Veterans and legacies of the war to our community.
AWARD-WINNING COMEDY BRINGS LAUGHS TO DRTCC - Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) will present Echo Theatre’s critically acclaimed and award-winning production of Yasmina Reza’s God of Carnage this September.
BALLIMORE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION STAGE 2 - Dubbo Regional Council is currently undertaking road reconstruction of Ballimore Road, which includes upgrading the surface from gravel to bitumen seal.
BUNGLEGUMBIE ROAD ROUNDABOUT CONSTRUCTION TO COMMENCE - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) will start roundabout construction works along Bunglegumbie Road on Monday 20 January 2025.
CALL FOR REPRESENTATIVES ON AUDIT, RISK AND IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is calling for nominations from interested and qualified persons who would like to be considered as an independent member of Council’s Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee.
CALLING LOCAL ARTISTS FOR THE 2025 DUBBO ART FAIR - Applications are now open for local emerging artists to take part in the 2025 Dubbo Art Fair (DAF) held in the Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) from 13 – 14 September 2025.
CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTS A REGION ON THE RISE - Focusing on the Dubbo Region as a place to live, work, invest and learn sits at the heart of Dubbo Regional Council’s (DRC) regional perception campaign.
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN THE DUBBO REGION - Wrap your gifts with love and local pride this Christmas, knowing that you have supported local by shopping in the Dubbo Region this season.
CEO MURRAY WOOD RESIGNS FROM DUBBO REGIONAL COUNCIL - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) CEO Murray Wood has announced his resignation from the position, effective from December 2025.
CHANGE MAKERS EXHIBITION CRAFTING A DIFFERENCE - A new exhibition showcasing textile banners exploring a range of social issues is on show at the Western Plains Cultural Centre in Dubbo as part of a national touring exhibition by the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House (MoAD).
CHANGES TO ENTRY ACCESS AT DUBBO LIBRARY - Macquarie Regional Library’s Dubbo branch will have changes to its building entry from Monday 3 November to Tuesday 4 November while marine tile carpet is installed on the ramp up to the returns chute and entry doors.
CHILDCARE ASSISTANT WINS STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD - Breanna Pilon, Childcare Assistant at Rainbow Cottage Childcare Centre has been named the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year at the 2025 Western Region NSW Training Awards.
CLEAR THE AIR AND BURN SMART THIS WINTER - As winter temperatures drop, Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is encouraging residents to take a moment to check their chimneys and ensure their wood heaters are operating cleanly and efficiently.
COMEDY’S BEST COMING TO DUBBO REGION - Top comedians from the 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival will be bringing the laughs to Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) this July 2025 with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow.
COMMUNITY GRANTS RECEIVE FUNDING BOOST - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) has allocated an additional $40,000 in funding for an extra round of its popular SPARC Support Grant and Community Events funding streams.
COMMUNITY SAFETY IS A WHOLE-OF COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY - Dubbo Regional Council is recognising Community Safety Awareness Month during October, by providing tips and hints to raise awareness about safety in our Local Government Area.
CONNECT, STUDY AND ACCESS AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY - To celebrate Library and Information Week, which runs from 28 July to 3 August, Macquarie Regional Library is shining a light on its wide range of HSC resources available to local students.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCES INTERIM GENERAL MANAGER - Councillors have endorsed Luke Ryan as the interim General Manager for Dubbo Regional Council (DRC).
COUNCIL LAUNCHES RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) launched its Reconciliation Action Plan today after official endorsement of the plan was received from Reconciliation Australia.
COUNCIL MOVES FORWARD WITH REACT CENTRE FOR WELLINGTON - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) has welcomed $11.25 million from the NSW Government which will fund the Renewable Energy Awareness and Career Training (REACT) Centre in Wellington.
COUNCIL RECOGNISES NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) recognised National Reconciliation Week 2025 by holding a luncheon to celebrate the creation and implementation of the organisation’s Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
COUNCIL SEEKS COMMUNITY FEEDBACK ON REGION’S CEMETERIES - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is inviting community feedback to help guide masterplan development for the New Dubbo Cemetery and Wellington Lawn Cemetery.
COUNCIL SEEKS COMMUNITY INPUT ON FUTURE OF POWTER PARK BMX TRACK - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is inviting residents to provide their thoughts on the future of the BMX track at Powter Park, Dubbo.
COUNCIL TO UPSKILL NEXT GENERATION OF TRADESPEOPLE AND PROFESSIONALS - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) has opened applications for 19 trainee, apprentice, and cadet positions and is encouraging prospective applicants to apply.
COUNCIL WELCOMES LEGISLATION TO ASSIST WORKERS ACCOMMODATION - NSW State Legislation allowing construction of temporary workers accommodation for renewable energy projects has been welcomed by Dubbo Regional Council (DRC).
COUNCIL WINS NSW COMMUNITY SPORTS AWARD - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) has won the Sports NSW Community Sports Awards for the Local Council of the Year.
COUNCIL’S ONLINE CEMETERY MAPPING TOOL LAUNCHES - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) has launched its new online cemetery mapping tool, Memorial Mapper.
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE TEAM BRING HOME THE GOLD, TWICE - Dubbo Regional Council’s Customer Experience Team have been announced as the winner for the Innovation of the Year and Team of the Year awards at the 2025 National Customer Service Awards.
DRC RECEIVES HIGHLY COMMENDED AT LOCAL GOVERNMENT AWARDS - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) has received a highly commended at the 2025 Local Government Excellence Awards in the Innovative Leadership section for the 3D printed amenities block at Lions Park West.
DRLM TO HOST RENOWNED SPRING FEATURE SALE - The Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets (DRLM) will host the Annual Spring Female Feature Sale in October, which will showcase some of the finest breeding cattle in western NSW.
DROUGHT PREPAREDNESS ROADSHOW COMES TO CENTRAL ORANA REGION - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) and Narromine Shire Council (NSC) will host the Future Proof: Drought Preparedness Roadshow across Dubbo, Wellington, and Narromine later this month.
DRTCC GIVEN FRESH NEW LOOK BY LOCAL LEGEND - The Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) has a fresh new look following the laying of new carpet in the foyer area of the venue.
DRTCC THEATRE OPERATIONAL FROM WEDNESDAY 30 JULY - Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre will be fully operational from Wednesday 30 July, 2025.
DRTCC TO LAUNCH 2026 SEASON - Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) invites patrons to step into the future with the 2026 Season Launch on Sunday 23 November at 1pm.
DUBBO AQUATIC LEISURE CENTRE GETS SIGNIFICANT PLANT UPGRADE - The Dubbo Aquatic Leisure Centre (DALC) is scheduled to receive a major upgrade to its plant over the coming months, ensuring the facility continues to meet the needs of the community.
DUBBO ART FAIR REACHES NEW HEIGHTS - The 2025 Dubbo Art Fair, which celebrated the talent of local artists earlier in September, has been heralded as a great success with attendance and art sales high.
DUBBO ART FAIR THIS MONTH - The Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) will host the annual Dubbo Art Fair from 13 – 14 September with over 40 local and regional artists showcasing and selling their art at the event.
DUBBO ARTIST SHOWCASES FIRST SOLO EXHIBITION - HomeGround and Dubbo-based artist Jennifer Moore will showcase her first solo exhibition titled The Journey. The exhibition will be on display in the Western Plains Cultural Centre from the 8 November 2025 - 22 February 2026.
DUBBO DAY AWARDS – NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN - Dubbo Regional Council has opened nominations for the 2025 Dubbo Day Awards, which recognise all the amazing volunteers in the community.
DUBBO HEAVY PATCHING WORKS TO START - Dubbo Regional Council advises residents that the 2025/2026 heavy patching program will start this month.
DUBBO REGION’S NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART ANIMAL SHELTER OPENS - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) Mayor Josh Black officially opened the new Dubbo Regional Animal Shelter today, marking the end of 10 months of construction.
DUBBO REGIONAL AIRPORT TO UPGRADE RUNWAY FOR LARGE AIRTANKERS - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) has received $14,614,867.50 in funding from the Australian Government Growing Regions Program – Round 2 for the upgrade of the Dubbo Regional Airport runway.
DUBBO REGIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER NEARS COMPLETION - A state-of-the-art building to shelter animals in need of rehoming is progressing through the construction milestones in Dubbo.
DUBBO REGIONAL INDOOR SPORTS HUB WORKING PARTY MEET - Members of the newly formed Dubbo Regional Indoor Sports Hub Working Party have met for the first time, to determine future actions towards the development of one of the region’s most anticipated community infrastructure projects.
DUBBO RESIDENTS RECOGNISED AT 2025 AUSTRALIA DAY EVENT - The Dubbo Australia Day event was held on 26 January 2025 at Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre with the hard work of community members recognised during a morning ceremony. Dubbo Regional Council Mayor Josh Black welcomed residents to the event.
ELSTON PARK TO RECEIVE MAJOR WATER PLAY UPGRADE FOR SUMMER - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) has started works on a major overhaul to the water play area at Elston Park, Dubbo.
EMBEDDED BATTERY DEVICE CAUSES GARBAGE TRUCK FIRE - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is urging residents not to dispose of batteries and embedded battery devices in the red-lid bin after waste in a garbage truck caught on fire on Friday 8 August.
EXHIBITION CALL OUT FOR OLD MENUS - The Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) is asking the community for any old menus that relate to Dubbo cafes, milk bars and restaurants from the past.
FEATHERS WILL FLY WITH DUCK POND COMES TO THEATRE’S STAGE - Feathers will fly in Circa’s exuberant take on Swan Lake when it comes to the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) in November.
FEED YOUR SOUL IN 2026 WITH THE DRTCC - Comedy, dance, drama, and a whole lot more is set to hit the stage during the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre’s (DRTCC) upcoming 2026 Season, with timeless classics and bold new shows set to entertain audiences right across Western NSW.
FINE FREE FEBRUARY AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY - For the month of February, Macquarie Regional Library branches are waiving fines for overdue items.
FRONTPAGE HEADLINES LATEST WPCC EXHIBITION - Exploring the transformation of the humble newspaper front page over the past 150 years is the focus of the latest From the Vault exhibition on at the Western Plains Cultural Centre.
FUNDING SECURED FOR DUKE OF WELLINGTON BRIDGE - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) has been successful in securing almost $12 million for the repair of the approach and stabilisation of the riverbank on the Gobolion Street side of the Duke of Wellington bridge thanks to joint funding from the Australian Government and NSW Government, through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
FUNDING SUPPORTS ART AND CULTURE IN DUBBO REGION - Dubbo Regional Council has been successful in securing $89,500 annually for two years from Create NSW multi-year grant program.
FURTHER CLOSURE TO DUBBO REGIONAL THEATRE - Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre will begin a phased reopening over the coming weeks.
GET INVOLVED IN THE BIG SUMMER READ - Big Summer Read is a reading incentive program for ages 5 – 16 years that runs from Monday 1 December 2025 – Saturday 31 January 2026. The program aims to help maintain literacy levels over the summer school holiday period.
GET INVOLVED IN THE MURAL PROJECT AT WPCC - Western Plains Cultural Centre is launching a new self-portrait mural project that will come to life on a wall of the Community Arts Centre.
GET READY FOR THE ANNUAL GARAGE SALE TRAIL - The annual Garage Sale Trail will happen again this year, with Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) encouraging residents to cash in or grab a bargain when the event occurs over two weekends in November.
GET READY TO CELEBRATE YOUTH WEEK 2025 - Have you ever wanted to get up close and personal with a reptile? Or test your speed in a sleeping bag race? If so, you're in luck. These are just two of the exciting activities planned in Dubbo and Wellington as part of Youth Week 2025.
GILGANDRA ARTIST PRESENTS FIRST EXHIBITION - HomeGround artist and Gilgandra resident Clementine Belle McIntosh will showcase her first exhibition Sowing and Sewing at the Western Plains Cultural Centre from 7 June – 7 September 2025.
HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED IN A FLOOD IN WELLINGTON? WE WANT TO KNOW - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is undertaking early consultation for the Wellington Flood Study which will provide the town with guidance on the best way to become a flood resilient community.
HAVE YOUR SAY ABOUT THE DRAFT YOUTH ACTION PLAN - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) has developed a draft Youth Action Plan to guide how Council supports young people aged 12 to 25 across Dubbo, Wellington and surrounding villages.
HAVE YOUR SAY ON COUNCIL’S DRAFT 2025/2026 BUDGET - Dubbo Regional Council’s (DRC) draft 2025/2026 Budget, Operational Plan and associated documents are now on public exhibition with submissions from the community invited until 9am, Monday 2 June 2025.
HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE COMMUNITY SAFETY CRIME PREVENTION PLAN - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is inviting community members to provide feedback on the draft 2025-2029 Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan that is now on public exhibition.
HAZARD REDUCTION BURNING AT AIRPORT - Dubbo Regional Airport will be closed from 5pm on 18 January and reopen at 5:30am on 19 January, with the Rural Fire Service to conduct hazard reduction burning at the site.
HELP COUNCIL CREATE A WAR MEMORIAL REGISTER - Dubbo Regional Council is creating a listing of war memorials in the Local Government Area (LGA) and are calling for the community to identify any memorials that are present in the community that may not be publicly identified.
HELP DUBBO REGIONAL AIRPORT SOAR HIGHER - Dubbo Regional Airport (DRA) is inviting the community to provide feedback into airport operations in their biennial community survey.
HIGH ENERGY AS TROJAN WAR SPECTACULAR COMES TO DRTCC - Award-winning New Zealand theatre company, A Slightly Isolated Dog, is thrilled to be heading to Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) on Thursday 10 April with its spectacular production of Trojan War.
HOME-BASED KITCHENS URGED TO REGISTER - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is urging home-based kitchens that sell food to notify and register their business.
INAUGURAL YOUTH MUSIC EVENT ‘AUTUMN LIVE’ TO ROCK WPCC - Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) is preparing to host its inaugural youth music event, Autumn Live, in April 2025.
JUNIOR STATE CUP TAKES CENTRE STAGE IN DUBBO - The 2025 NSW Touch Junior State Cup Northern Conference returns to Dubbo this weekend with junior touch teams taking to the fields at the Lady Cutler Sporting Precinct.
KEEP NSW TOUCH JUNIOR STATE CUP IN DUBBO - Following the success of the NSW Touch Junior State Cup Northern Conference in Dubbo over the past three years, preparations are now underway to bid in the upcoming tender process that will determine the host location for the next three-year (2027-2029) cycle.
LAKE BURRENDONG ACCESS RECEIVES MAJOR UPGRADE - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) has completed bridge reconstruction works at two crossings on Fashions Mount Road, significantly increasing vehicular accessibility and safety when travelling to Lake Burrendong.
LAST CHANCE TO HAVE YOUR SAY ON DRAFT BUDGET - Time is running out to have your say on what Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) has proposed for the draft 2025/2026 budget, operational plan and associated documents.
LIGHTS, CAMERA…WUJIANG! - To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Dubbo’s Sister City relationship with Wuijang, China, Dubbo Regional Council will host a Dubbo-Wuijang Film Competition.
LOCAL ATHLETES RECOGNISED AT SPORTS AWARDS FOR 2025 - Over 50 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 for 2025.
LOCAL AUTHOR TALK AT DUBBO LIBRARY - Join local author, Peter Woodley in conversation with Geoff Mann on Thursday 11 September from 10.30am at the Macquarie Regional Library’s Dubbo branch.
LOCAL FAMILY DAY CARE EDUCATOR WINS REGIONAL AWARD - Dubbo Family Day Care educator Jocelyn McKay has been announced as one of the NSW Regional Winners in the 2025 Family Day Care Australia (FDCA) Excellence Awards.
LOCAL STUDENTS SHINE IN PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS - Eight science students from schools in the Dubbo Region have been awarded a 2025 Victor Chang School Science Awards, which recognises outstanding Year 11 science students.
MAINTENANCE WORKS FOR LOCAL LANDMARK - Starting on 18 June, the Cyril Flood Rotunda in Macquarie Street will undergo scheduled maintenance works as part of Council’s ongoing commitment to our community spaces.
MAKE LONG TERM PLASTIC FREE SOLUTIONS STARTING IN JULY - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is getting behind the plastic free movement and encouraging members of the community to get involved in Plastic Free July this year, while also turning their attention to what they can do all year round. DRC Mayor Josh Black said the month is an important one for our environment.
MARK IT IN THE DIARY: DUBBO ART FAIR - The Dubbo Art Fair, held annually at the Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC), will showcase regional emerging artists from 13 - 14 September 2025.
MAYOR CONTINUES FIGHT FOR SPORTS HUB FUNDING 100 DAYS ON - Dubbo Regional Council Mayor Josh Black is continuing the fight for funding for the Dubbo Indoor Sports Hub, 100 days since it was removed by Minister Tara Moriarty.
MAYOR LEADS DELEGATION TO SYDNEY TO FIGHT FOR INDOOR SPORTS HUB - Dubbo Regional Council Mayor Josh Black has led a delegation to State Parliament in Sydney as the fight continues to get back funding for the Dubbo Indoor Sports Hub.
MEDIA STATEMENT – DRTCC CRITICAL INCIDENT - On Wednesday 2 July a critical incident occurred at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre involving an employee of Council.
MINOKAMO EXCHANGE STUDENTS WELCOMED TO 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.
MINOKAMO STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN - Applications for Dubbo Regional Council’s (DRC) Sister City Exchange Program with Minokamo, Japan is now open.
NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME IS COMING - Join the fun at the Macquarie Regional Library Dubbo and Wellington branches for the National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) on Wednesday 21 May 2025 at 12pm.
NEW COMMUNITY FUNDING PROGRAM NOW OPEN - Dubbo Regional Council’s (DRC) new Community Funding Program, which streamlines grant and funding opportunities, is now open for applications.
NEW DUBBO REGION VISITORS GUIDE LAUNCHED - Dubbo Regional Council has launched the latest Dubbo Region Visitor Guide, presenting the region’s amazing benefits to enthusiastic travellers across the country.
NEW POLYSTYRENE PROCESSING MACHINE AT WHYLANDRA - Dubbo Regional Council’s (DRC) Whylandra Waste Facility and Recycling Centre is now home to a new polystyrene processing machine co-funded thanks to the $40,271 funding from the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Bin Trim Equipment Rebate Program.
NEW RESIDENT NIGHT SET TO WELCOME COMMUNITY MEMBERS - New to the Dubbo Region? Come along to the New Resident Night on 10 March at the Western Plains Cultural Centre.
NEW RESIDENTS INVITED TO CONNECT AT WELCOME EVENT THIS SEPTEMBER - Have you recently made the move to the Dubbo Region? You’re invited to attend a New Resident Night on Tuesday 16 September at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre.
NEW STORY KITS HELP BUILD EARLY LITERACY SKILLS - Over 50 Story Kits are now available through Macquarie Regional Library branches.
NEW STUART TOWN BRIDGE BOOSTS REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) has completed construction of the new Molong Street Bridge in Stuart Town, improving vehicular access and safety for residents, local businesses and the broader community.
NEW SYSTEM TO STREAMLINE BUSINESS PAPER PROCESSES - In order to streamline processes, Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) has moved to a new business paper system, making it easier for Councillors, Staff and the community to access Council meeting documentation.
NOMINATE YOUR SCIENCE STUDENTS FOR PRESTIGIOUS AWARD - Dubbo Regional Council is encouraging schools and teachers in the Dubbo Region to nominate outstanding Year 11 science students for the 2025 Victor Chang School Science Awards.
NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR SPORTS AWARDS - Nominations are now open for the 2025 Dubbo Regional Sports Awards, which recognise the outstanding achievements of sportspeople from Dubbo and Wellington.
NOW OPEN – WORLD-RENOWNED ARTIST INSTALLATION AT WPCC - Come and experience the immersive installation from the world’s most popular artist Yayoi Kusama at the Western Plains Cultural Centre.
OLD DUBBO GAOL HOSTS VINNIES COMMUNITY SLEEPOUT 2025 - Residents are encouraged to support those in need at the 2025 Vinnies Community Sleepout in Dubbo this year by registering to spend the night at the Old Dubbo Gaol.
OLD DUBBO GAOL WINS AT TOURISM AWARDS - The Old Dubbo Goal has won gold in the Cultural Tourism category and bronze in the Tourist Attractions Category at the 2025 NSW Tourism Awards.
OPPORTUNITY AWAITS FOR LOCAL ARTISTS - Calling all local artists from the Dubbo Region!
OUTCOMES FROM THE APRIL 2025 STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS - Councillors met at 5.30pm on 8 April 2025 for the meetings of the Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) Standing Committees. Outcomes from the Standing Committees will be taken to the Ordinary Council meeting on 22 April 2025 for consideration and adoption.
OUTCOMES FROM THE AUGUST 2025 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - Council met at 5.30pm on Tuesday 26 August 2025 in Wellington for the August Ordinary Council meeting.
OUTCOMES FROM THE AUGUST 2025 STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS - Councillors met at 5.30pm on 12 August 2025 for the Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) Standing Committee meetings.
OUTCOMES FROM THE FEBRUARY 2025 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - Council met at 5.30pm on Tuesday 25 February 2025 in Wellington for the February Ordinary Council meeting. During the meeting the following outcomes were made:
OUTCOMES FROM THE FEBRUARY 2025 STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS - Councillors met at 5.30pm on 11 February 2025 for the Dubbo Regional Council Standing Committees meetings. Outcomes from the standing committees will be taken to the Ordinary Council meeting on 25 February 2025 for consideration and adoption.
OUTCOMES FROM THE JANUARY 2025 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - Council met at 5.30pm on Tuesday 21 January 2025 in Dubbo for the January Ordinary Council meeting.
OUTCOMES FROM THE JULY 2025 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - Council met at 5.30pm on Tuesday 22 July 2025 in Dubbo for the July Ordinary Council meeting.
OUTCOMES FROM THE JULY 2025 STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS - Councillors met at 5.30pm on 8 July 2025 for the meetings of the Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) Standing Committees. Outcomes from the Standing Committees will be taken to the Ordinary Council meeting on 22 July 2025 for consideration and adoption.
OUTCOMES FROM THE JUNE 2025 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - Council met at 5.30pm on Tuesday 24 June 2025 in Dubbo for the June Ordinary Council meeting. During the meeting the following outcomes were made.
OUTCOMES FROM THE JUNE 2025 STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS - Councillors met at 5.30pm on 10 June 2025 for the meetings of the Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) Standing Committees. Outcomes from the Standing Committees will be taken to the Ordinary Council meeting on 24 June 2025 for consideration and adoption.
OUTCOMES FROM THE MARCH 2025 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - Council met at 5.30pm on Tuesday 25 March 2025 in Dubbo for the March Ordinary Council meeting
OUTCOMES FROM THE MARCH 2025 STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS - Councillors met at 5.30pm on 11 March 2025 for the meetings of the Dubbo Regional Council Standing Committees. Outcomes from the standing committees will be taken to the Ordinary Council meeting on 25 March 2025 for consideration and adoption.
OUTCOMES FROM THE MAY 2025 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - Council met at 5.30pm on Tuesday 27 May 2025 in Wellington for the May Ordinary Council meeting.
OUTCOMES FROM THE MAY 2025 STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS - Councillors met at 5.30pm on 12 May 2025 for the meetings of the Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) Standing Committees. Outcomes from the Standing Committees will be taken to the Ordinary Council meeting on 27 May 2025 for consideration and adoption.
OUTCOMES FROM THE NOVEMBER 2025 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - Council met at 5.30pm on Tuesday 18 November 2025 in Dubbo for the November Ordinary Council meeting.
OUTCOMES FROM THE OCTOBER 2025 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - Council met at 5.30pm on Tuesday 28 October 2025 in Dubbo for the October Ordinary Council meeting. During the meeting the following outcomes were made.
OUTCOMES FROM THE OCTOBER 2025 STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS - Councillors met at 5.30pm on 14 October 2025 for the Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) Standing Committee meetings. Outcomes from the Standing Committees will be taken to the Ordinary Council meeting on 28 October for consideration and adoption, with the exception of those matters to which delegation to the committees has been appointed.
OUTCOMES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 2025 EXTRAORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - Council met at 5:30pm on Tuesday 9 September 2025 in Dubbo for the September Extraordinary Council Meeting
OUTCOMES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 2025 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - Council met at 5.30pm on Tuesday 23 September 2025 in Dubbo for the September Ordinary Council meeting. During the meeting the following outcomes were made.
OUTCOMES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 2025 STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS - Councillors met at 5.30pm on 9 September 2025 for the Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) Standing Committee meetings. Outcomes from the Standing Committees will be taken to the Ordinary Council meeting on 23 September for consideration and adoption, with the exception of those matters to which delegation to the committees has been appointed.
PARKING FINE CHANGES ALREADY HAPPENING IN DUBBO LGA - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) has welcomed the official Minns Labor Government changes to on-the-spot parking fines, which came into effect from 1 July 2025.
PARTNERSHIP SEES LANDMARK DEVELOPMENT BEGINS AT ZOO - Construction is now underway on the most ambitious development in Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s history, the Serengeti Resort in Dubbo. The development has received $20 million investment from the NSw Government and been made possible through a partnership between Dubbo Regional Council and Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
PLAYGROUND WORKS OVER COMING MONTHS - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) will undertake works at three playgrounds in the region
POWTER PARK CLOSED DUE TO EROSION - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) will close Powter Park in Dubbo immediately due to significant erosion concerns.
PRE-BOOKED BULKY RUBBISH COLLECTION TRIAL EXTENDED - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) will extend the trial of the pre-booked bulky rubbish collection service till 30 June 2026.
PUBLIC NOTICE – 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 Tuesday 28 October 2025 will include the presentation of the audited Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Reports for the financial year ending 30 June 2025.
RAWDON MIDDLETON: LOCAL HERO ON EXHIBITION - The Western Plains Cultural Centre will feature a new exhibition about the remarkable story of Rawdon Middleton VC, a local resident who was posthumously promoted to Pilot Officer and awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery and dedication during World War II.
RAWSONVILLE ROAD UPGRADE - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is advising residents that road sealing works will occur on Rawsonville Road during September.
REACT SUPPORTING INAUGURAL LAPTOP TO LAUNCH PROGRAM - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is thrilled to partner with VERTO as part of the Laptop to Launch program, which provides digital skills to those who need them.
READY, SET, READ! WINTER READING CHALLENGE AWAITS - How many books can you conquer this winter? Join the Macquarie Regional Library’s Winter Reading Challenge to help motivate and increase your reading habits during the cooler months.
RECORD-BREAKING CATTLE YARDING MARKS MILESTONE FOR DRLM - The Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets (DRLM) has achieved a historic milestone on Thursday, having drawn 13,136 head with the final sale number a yarding of 10,171 cattle.
RECRUITMENT UNDERWAY FOR NEW GENERAL MANAGER - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) has started recruitment for a new General Manager.
REGISTER NOW FOR DRAWN TO THE CENTRE 2025 - Registrations for the Western Plains Cultural Centre’s (WPCC) Drawn to the Centre 2025 annual art program are now open.
REHABILITATION OF THERESA MALIPHANT PARK - Dubbo Regional Council will install sandstone block barriers at the Theresa Maliphant Park near the Dubbo Base Hospital. The sandstone blocks will be installed at key locations along the edge of the park to prevent access and allow the grass to recover.
RESIDENTIAL COMPOST GIVEAWAY RETURNS - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is offering residents the opportunity to access compost at no charge during the month of October at the Whylandra Waste and Recycling Facility in Dubbo and the Wellington Waste Transfer Station.
ROOM ON THE BROOM FLIES INTO THE DRTCC - There are just a few seats left for the final performance of Room on the Broom at Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC).
SANDY BEACH AMENITIES CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE - The amenities block at Sandy Beach will be closed for maintenance from 14 July until 18 July, weather permitting.
SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE FEVER TO RETURN TO DUBBO REGION IN 2025 - Do you remember those Saturday night dances in the Dubbo Region in years gone by? It’s back!
SCOREBOARD PROGRAM BRINGS NEW ART TO WPCC ENTRANCE - A new artwork has been installed at the entrance to the Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) highlighting partnerships and connections within the Dubbo community.
SEWER AND STORMWATER MAINTENANCE HOLE INSPECTIONS IN DUBBO - Dubbo Regional Council advises residents that sewer and stormwater maintenance hole inspections will be undertaken in Dubbo between Monday 24 November and Friday 28 November 2025.
SHAKESPEARE’S CLASSIC LOVE STORY COMES TO DRTCC - Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) will present Shakespeare’s timeless romantic tragedy, Romeo & Juliet, this September.
SHIBBLE BRIDGE CLOSED TO PUBLIC DUE TO VANDALISM - The Shibble Walking Bridge has been closed to the public this morning following vandalism overnight.
SHOWCASE OF FIRST NATION CONTEMPORARY ART AT WPCC - Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) will feature the touring exhibition Between Waves from 31 May – 7 September 2025. Between Waves is part of the Yalingwa exhibition series, showcasing the importance of First Nations contemporary art.
SIGNAGE TO RESTRICT TRUCK MOVEMENTS ALONG SHERATON ROAD - Truck restriction signage will be put in place along Sheraton Road from January 31, limiting the times heavy vehicles can use the road during the day.
SIR RODEN CUTLER PARK VIEWING PLATFORM REMOVAL - Dubbo Regional Council is advising residents that removal of the Sir Roden Cutler Park viewing platform will start on mid-March 2025.
SPARC SUPPORT GRANT PROGRAM NOW OPEN - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is calling for applications for round two of the 2024/2025 SPARC Support Grant Program with $10,000 available to be shared between cultural programs, projects and events in the Dubbo region.
STATEMENT FROM MAYOR REGARDING REX AIRLINES - Statement from Dubbo Regional Council Mayor Josh Black regarding Rex Airlines announcement.
STEVEN JENNINGS TAKES ON EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ROLE AT COUNCIL - Steven Jennings has been appointed as the Director Development and Environment with Dubbo Regional Council (DRC).
STORIES OF VILLAGE LIFE NOW LIVE - Seven Stuart Town and Geurie residents are the first to feature in Dubbo Regional Council’s (DRC) Oral History: Stories of Village Life project that gives a voice to the past, sharing stories and memories from growing up and living in a village.
STUDENTS FLOCK TO DUBBO FOR CHILDREN’S THEATRE EXTRAVAGANZA - Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) is set to ignite imaginations and tug at heartstrings this August with two extraordinary children’s productions, captivating 2,000 young theatregoers from across regional New South Wales.
TEAMSTERS PARK UPGRADED FOR SUMMER FUN - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) has officially completed works on major upgrades to Teamsters Park, Montefiores.
THE END OF THE WHARF AS WE KNOW IT - After an illustrious 25-year run in the bright yet unforgiving spotlight of political satire, The Wharf Revue is bidding farewell.
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR TO TAKE BITE OUT OF DRTCC - The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show returns to Australia with a much-anticipated national tour, including three performances at Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) in March 2025.
THOUGHT PROVOKING EXHIBITION OPENS - A new thought-provoking exhibition titled Carcass: The Death of the Animal will feature at the Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) from now until 1 February 2026.
TIME FOR SENIORS TO SHINE AT FESTIVAL - It’s time for the seniors living in the Dubbo Region to shine, with the NSW Seniors Festival being celebrated between 3 to 16 March.
TINA PECH’S EXHIBITION TAKES BOOKS TO ANOTHER LEVEL - HomeGround artist and Baradine local, Tina Pech brings her first exhibition: Bookish, to the Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) from 1 March to 1 June 2025.
TRAFFIC CONDITIONS DURING NSW TOUCH JUNIOR STATE CUP - More than 10,000 participants are expected to converge on Dubbo for the NSW Touch Junior State Cup – Northern Conference from 21 - 23 February 2025.
TREE PLANTING WORKS ON DARLING STREET, DUBBO - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) advises residents that tree planting works will be occurring on Darling Street, Dubbo, between Church and Wingewarra Streets on Sunday 13 April 2025.
TREE PRUNING WORKS TO IMPROVE SAFETY - Significant tree pruning works will be undertaken in Macquarie Lions Park and along the eastern bank of the Macquarie River later this month, to address safety concerns caused by falling branches.
UPGRADE TO TEAMSTERS PARK COMMENCING - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) advises residents that upgrade works to Teamsters Park, Montefiores, are set to begin on Monday, 5 May 2025.
URBAN HEAVY PATCHING ROAD REPAIRS UNDERWAY IN DUBBO - Heavy patching road repairs have been programmed to take place in five locations in Dubbo.
VALE MR BRIAN SEMMLER - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) will fly the flags out the front of the Dubbo Civic Administration building at half-mast on 29 January 2025 in a mark of mourning and respect for the late Mr Brian Semmler.
VICTORIA LANE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) advises residents that road pavement reconstruction works will begin on Victoria Lane in Dubbo on Wednesday 26 February 2025.
VIRTUAL WUJIANG EXPERIENCE MARKS SISTER CITY ANNIVERSARY - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is celebrating 30 years of Sister City relations with Wujiang, China with an online short film experience.
WAR MEMORIAL CENOTAPH MARKS 100 YEARS - This year on Anzac Day marks the 100th anniversary of the unveiling and dedication of the War Memorial Cenotaph in Victoria Park, Dubbo.
WASTE 2 ART EXHIBITION NOW OPEN - Creativity is on show at the Western Plains Cultural Centre with artworks inspired by recycled toys as part of the annual Waste 2 Art exhibition.
WASTE 2 ART REGIONAL SHOWCASE IN DUBBO - See the best of the best at the 2025 Waste 2 Art Regional Showcase at the Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) in Dubbo from 20 September - 2 November 2025.
Water security one step closer, with shovels in the ground for new advanced wastewater treatment plant - Construction is officially underway for a new advanced wastewater treatment facility in Dubbo, with Squadron Energy, Australia’s leading renewable energy company, and Dubbo Regional Council marking the milestone with a sod turn on Monday, 11 August.
WELLINGTON NOW HOME TO A PARKRUN - Wellington is now home to its very own parkrun event thanks to the efforts of local residents with the support of Dubbo Regional Council (DRC).
WELLINGTON RESIDENTS RECOGNISED AT 2025 AUSTRALIA DAY EVENT - A twilight event was held in Wellington’s Cameron Park on Saturday 25 January 2025 to recognise Australia Day and encourage inclusivity among the community.
WHAT ACTIVITIES WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE AT AUSTRALIA DAY EVENTS? - Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is encouraging the community to have their say on what type of activities they would like to see held in conjunction with the Australia Day ceremonies in Dubbo and Wellington in the future.
WORLD-RENOWNED ARTIST TO BE SHOWCASED IN DUBBO - The Western Plains Cultural Centre in Dubbo will be the exclusive home to an immersive installation from the ‘world’s most popular artist’ Yayoi Kusama for the next two years, from this November.
YOUTH COUNCIL WELCOMES TODD CARNEY TO DUBBO - Members of the Dubbo Regional Council Youth Council were among 100 young people from the Dubbo Region excited to meet former NRL great Todd Carney on Wednesday.
YOUTH MUSIC EVENT ‘SPRING LIVE’ TURNS VOLUME UP TO ELEVEN - Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) is preparing to host its second Live youth music event for 2025, Spring Live, on Friday 21 November 2025.

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