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Dec
2020
COUNCIL FACILITIES READY FOR COVID-SAFE HOLIDAY PERIOD
Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is asking visitors, and residents, to be mindful of COVIDSafe requirements, when visiting its facilities during the holiday period.
22
Dec
2020
BACK TO THE FUTURE: DEVELOPING A SMART CITIES STRATEGY
Imagine this: it’s the year 2025, someone has just arrived in town after accessing real-time information on multiple transport options, while someone else is remotely monitoring their driverless tractor and resource and water consumption on their farm. Both people are getting directions to a shop via the electronic information board located near the Cyrill Flood Rotunda.
17
Dec
2020
SMART WATER METER ROLLOUT CONTINUES
With the significant easing of national COVID-19 restrictions, the Smart Water Meter rollout has recommenced in Dubbo with the support of local contractors – Inland Plumbing and Gas.
17
Dec
2020
STATE’S BEST YOUNG CRICKETERS CONVERGE ON THE DUBBO REGION
From this Friday 18 December, more than 600 young cricketers will converge on the Dubbo region, to play some of the best cricket you’ll see at a junior level. For five nights, the region will host the Cricket NSW Youth Championships, cementing its reputation as the epicentre for events, as we continue our recovery from the effects of COVID-19.
16
Dec
2020
DUBBO DAY AWARDS RECOGNISE SIGNIFICANT COMMUNITY WORK
This year’s Dubbo Day award recipients have been revealed at a special evening ceremony at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) on Tuesday 15 December, 2020. The awards recognise volunteers who have, and will continue to be, building blocks of the community. Dubbo Day marks the anniversary of Dubbo’s gazettal as a village on 23 November, 1849.
14
Dec
2020
END-OF-YEAR PERFORMANCES PACKING OUT DRTCC
Staff at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) are working behind-the-scenes to deliver a busy line-up of end-of-year performances.
10
Dec
2020
NATION-WIDE INDIGENOUS ART COMPETITION LAUNCHED IN DUBBO
Indigenous artists from across Australia are being invited to apply for one of the country’s largest art competitions, as part of Dubbo Regional Council’s (DRC’s) $13 million Destination Dubbo: International Ready project.
9
Dec
2020
CHRISTMAS ARRIVES IN THE DUBBO REGION WITH 5KM OF FAIRY LIGHTS
After a year of ups and downs, it’s no wonder everyone is looking forward to kicking back and relaxing with friends and family, especially now that government-enforced COVID-19 restrictions have started to ease.
7
Dec
2020
DECEMBER ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING OUTCOMES
Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) hosted its Ordinary December Council meeting, the last one for 2020, with the below outcomes:
7
Dec
2020
ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD NOMINEES
Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is now accepting nominations for this year’s Australia Day Awards, which recognise people who have helped the region grow and thrive in various areas including sports, the arts, and volunteering.
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