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.
The roadshow, running from Monday 25 August to Saturday 30 August, will feature a series of panels and workshops to help future proof farmers and business owners against drought and its impacts.
The events will include topics such as drought trends, economic resilience, business diversification, mental health wellbeing and an exclusive movie screening of Just A Farmer featuring Leila McDougall.
DRC Mayor Josh Black said the roadshow aims to provide practical resources to those most affected by drought in our local communities.
“Drought affects all of us: from farmers and families to businesses and ecosystems. This event is about coming together as a region to share knowledge, support each other, and take action for a more prepared and connected future.
“Having these conversations now will ensure we are more drought ready when the next one comes around,” Clr Black said.
Mayor Ewen Jones of Narromine Shire Council also reflected the importance of working together to share experiences and encouraged preparedness for the future dry times.
“I urge all farmers and agricultural businesses to attend the roadshow and participate throughout the week,” added Clr Jones.
Residents can register for induvial workshops and panels, or for the whole series, by visiting www.dubbo.nsw.gov.au
The Future Proof: Drought Preparedness Roadshow workshops are being delivered as part of the Central Orana Regional Drought Resilience Plan.
To view the plan, visit www.dubbo.nsw.gov.au or www.narromine.nsw.gov.au
Last Edited: 14 Aug 2025