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Keep up to date with a monthly newsletter highlighting the latest news on Dubbo Regional Council's projects and programs. View our most recent distribution; Council News January 2026

Each week we release information for community across a range of communication channels, check our Weekly Wrap for a summary.

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6 Feb 2026 LOCAL ARTIST SHOWCASES DARLING BAAKA RIVER EXHIBITION: Dubbo-based artist Ruby Davies will showcase her new exhibition Rivers Flow to the Sea, to the Sea at the Western Plains Culture Centre from 7 February to 26 April 2026.
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5 Feb 2026 CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR NEW CULTURAL COUNCIL: Dubbo Regional Council is calling for Expressions of Interest to fill six positions on the new Cultural Council. The Cultural Council will look at facilitating strategic conversations, connections and advocacy across the private sector and all levels of government in support of cultural development and access.

4 Feb 2026 ENERGY EFFICIENCY TARGETED THROUGH TRIAL WITH UNIVERSITY: Dubbo Regional Council will take part in a real-world trial of an energy management system with the University of NSW and TRaCE (Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy), looking at how rooftop solar, battery storage, electric vehicle charges and grid power work together.

4 Feb 2026 APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR BODANGORA WIND FARM COMMUNITY BENEFITS FUND: Applications have opened for the Bodangora Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.

3 Feb 2026 SATURDAY NIGHT SOCIAL RETURNS FOR THIRD YEAR: Do you remember the iconic Saturday night dances that once lit up the Dubbo Region? They’re back again in 2026 — bigger, brighter, and now in their third consecutive year.

3 Feb 2026 FLAGS AT HALF-MAST FOR PETER MILLING OAM: Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) will fly the flags out the front of the Dubbo Civic Administration building at half-mast on 3 February, in a mark of respect and mourning for the late Mr Peter Milling OAM.

29 Jan 2026 DUBBO VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE TEMPORARY RELOCATION: The Dubbo Visitor Information Centre will be temporarily closing from 1 February - 15 February 2026 whilst painting is undertaken inside the building.

28 Jan 2026 FEEDBACK ASKED FROM HOUSEHOLDS YET TO USE PRE-BOOKED COLLECTION: Dubbo Regional Council is encouraging those who haven’t used their pre-booked bulky rubbish collection service in the past year to tell them why.

27 Jan 2026 WELLINGTON RESIDENTS RECOGNISED AT AUSTRALIA DAY EVENT: A twilight event was held in Wellington’s Cameron Park on Sunday 25 January 2026 to recognise Australia Day and encourage inclusivity among the community.

27 Jan 2026 DUBBO RESIDENTS RECOGNISED AT AUSTRALIA DAY EVENT: The Dubbo Australia Day event was held on Sunday 25 January 2026 at Victoria Park with the hard work of community members recognised during the morning ceremony.

Last Edited: 06 Feb 2026

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