Straight from the Mayor’s Mouth with Mathew Dickerson from Dubbo Regional Council

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   1. New Name for This Podcast PLUS Councillors Vote for New Wages for Councillors, EnergyCo Heard the Pitch for a REAC, Councils Discuss Renewable Energy Zones and Highlights From the May Council Meeting.

   New Name for This Podcast Starting From This Week. "Straight From the Mayor’s Mouth." EnergyCo Board Met in Dubbo and Heard the Pitch for a REAC at Bodangora. Met With Infrastructure NSW to Assist in the NSW Government Strategic Infrastructure Review Led by Ken Kanofski. Attended the Regular Meeting of Country Mayors During the Week to Hear From Various Members of Government and Discuss a Variety of Issues. Attended a Meeting of the Coalition of Regional Energy Mayors (CoREM) to Discuss Opportun

   May 28,2023 01:11:52
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   2. Why the Controversy Around an Amenities Block Being Demolished? When Will the Heritage Plaza Be Completed? Congratulations to the Dubbo Show Society on 150 Years.

   Controversy Surrounding the Macquarie Lions Park Amenities Block Being Demolished. Road Works to Start on Wheelers Lane. Additional Costs Associated With the Emergency Services Levy. Highlights From the Latest Meeting of the Alliance of Western Councils. North West Urban Release Area Continues to Take Shape. Heritage Plaza Works Continue Slowly. The Governor of NSW Attends the 150th Dubbo Show. ‘Three Days in May’ Book Launched to Commemorate the 150th Dubbo Show. Crime Prevention Strategy Meeti

   May 21,2023 01:08:02
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   3. Will Dubbo Be Hosting a Touch Footy Event and a Bowls Event in 2024? What Major Construction Is Happening in Carrington Avenue? Congratulations to the Winner of the Tony McGrane Scholarship.

   Tony McGrane Scholarship Winner Announced. Regional Cities NSW Road Trip Planned to Lismore and Tweed Heads. John Gilbert Water Treatment Plan Optimisation Study Underway. Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets Planning Workshop Undertaken. Transport for NSW 16 Regional Cities Bus Services Improvement Program. Tender Submitted for NSW Touch Junior State Cup for the Next Three Years. Bowls NSW Looking to Bring State Championships to Dubbo for 2024; 2026 and 2028. Ozfish River Repair Bus Looking for $45

   May 14,2023 01:04:53
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   4. Does Dubbo Need a ‘Dusk to Dawn’ Curfew to Curb Crime? What Is Happening With a Bridge in South Dubbo? What Is the Latest Exhibition at the WPCC? the DREAM Festival Has Been Launched for 2023.

   Should Dubbo Have a ‘Dusk to Dawn’ Curfew to Curb Crime as Discussed on the Today Show? Westhaven Facilitates the Opening of New Architecturally Designed NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation Villas. Councillors Attend a Workshop to Discuss South Dubbo Bridge Options. Councillors Attend a Workshop to Discuss the Blueridge Link Road and Sheraton Road. Councillors Visit the Whylandra Waste and Recycling Depot. What Was Learned by Joining in the Assertive Outreach Walk Around Dubbo? The DRTCC Ho

   May 07,2023 01:06:58
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   5. Council Is Supporting the Macquarie Conservatorium of Music. Contractors Wanted for the Aquatic Leisure Centres. The Draft Budget Is on Display. Applications Requested for Minokamo Exchange Program.

   Anzac Day Services Across the Dubbo LGA. Council Has Made a Final Decision on Supporting the Macquarie Conservatorium of Music. Council Will Aim to Find Contractors to Manage the Aquatic Leisure Centres. The Draft Budget for 2023/2024 Is Now on Display. A Draft Policy Has Been Approved for Display for Memorial Plaques and Donation of Park Furniture and Trees. Transport for NSW Has Been Asked to Arrange the Repatriation of the Axe Grinding Groove Rock From Wiradjuri Park to Terramungamine Reserve

   Apr 30,2023 01:07:58
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   6. How Much Money Will the Community See From the 700MW Spicers Creek Wind Farm? Why Did NSW Farmers Meet With Dubbo Regional Council? How Will the Valuer General Land Valuations Impact Your Rates?

   Over $61K of Cheques Handed Over to Recipients of the Bodangora Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund. Planning Agreement Progressing for the Proposed 700MW Spicers Creek Wind Farm by Squadron Energy. NSW Farmers Invited Dubbo Regional Council to a Local Branch Meeting in Dunedoo to Discuss Renewable Energy Projects. The Latest Land Valuations Have Been Released From the Valuer General Which Will Impact the Amount of Rates You Pay. Final Workshop Held to Discuss the 2023/2024 Council Budget. Met With

   Apr 23,2023 01:06:27
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   7. Half a Million Dollars Potentially on Offer to the Con, Potential Change to the Running of the Aquatic Leisure Centres, Code of Conduct Data and Fluoride Dosing Tender Awarded.

   20-year anniversary of a fire in the Council administration building. Potential request for proposal for the contract management of the Aquatic Leisure Centres. Year to Date Building Summary. Half a million dollars potentially on offer to the Macquarie Conservatorium in an interest free loan. Latest Code of Conduct report. Tender for fluoride dosing awarded to TWS Evolution. Update on riverbank erosion near the Tracker Riley Cycleway. Councillors visit Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets and Dubbo

   Apr 16,2023 01:06:04
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   8. Mayor Mathew Dickerson speaks to Councillor Shibli Chowdhury and Councillor Lewis Burns reflecting on a year since the new Council was sworn-in.

   While the normal host of Mayoral Memo is taking a break over Christmas, Mayor Mathew Dickerson took the opportunity to interview the Councillors after one year of the new Council.  All Councillors were offered the opportunity to answer the same ten questions and each week two Councillors are featured (in reverse alphabetical order).  The normal podcast will resume when Mark Barnes returns from holidays. 

   Jan 14,2023 53:20
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   9. Information from the latest Citizenship Ceremony, a $150 million medical precinct has been proposed and the Gift of Life Baton passes through Dubbo. Happy Easter everyone!

   Easter in Dubbo is a very busy time! We have lots of new Aussies in Dubbo after the latest Citizenship Ceremony. The Yeoval Progress Association had Dubbo Regional Councillors at their latest meeting. The Western Plains Science and Engineering Challenge was held at the Showground. The Gift of Life Baton, the symbol of the World Transplant Games, passed through Dubbo. An update on the appointment of a new Commander for the Orana Mid-Western Police District. An update on embellishing headstones wi

   Apr 09,2023 01:02:12
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    10. Mayor Mathew Dickerson speaks to Councillor Jess Gough and Councillor Vicki Etheridge reflecting on a year since the new Council was sworn-in.

    While the normal host of Mayoral Memo is taking a break over Christmas, Mayor Mathew Dickerson took the opportunity to interview the Councillors after one year of the new Council.  All Councillors were offered the opportunity to answer the same ten questions and each week two Councillors are featured (in reverse alphabetical order).  The normal podcast will resume when Mark Barnes returns from holidays. 

    Jan 07,2023 35:50
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    11. Dubbo Regional Council announces world’s first DNA database to combat littering. Does Dubbo need its own Monopoly Board Game? Library services under review. Councillors showing off their golf skills.

    World’s first DNA database to combat littering – or is it just a joke? Should we have a Dubbo version of Monopoly? Students in Year 5 visit the Chamber. Lots of meetings involving the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone. What should the Library of tomorrow look like? What happened at the Variety Activate Inclusion Sports Day Event? What can Council do about the increasing number of homeless people in Dubbo? Another workshop was held to discuss the budget for next financial year. Did the Cou

    Apr 02,2023 01:00:00
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    12. Mayor Mathew Dickerson speaks to Councillor Damien Mahon and Councillor Richard Ivey reflecting on a year since the new Council was sworn-in.

    While the normal host of Mayoral Memo is taking a break over Christmas, Mayor Mathew Dickerson took the opportunity to interview the Councillors after one year of the new Council. All Councillors were offered the opportunity to answer the same ten questions and each week two Councillors are featured (in reverse alphabetical order). The normal podcast will resume when Mark Barnes returns from holidays. 

    Dec 31,2022 45:39
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    13. Should Council have an official recommended voting position on the Voice to Parliament? The Macquarie Conservatorium of Music needs a new home. What are our short-term worker accommodation needs?

    Councillors resolved to move the Council Chambers to another location in the Council building. An annual report will now be delivered to the community on the drinking water in the Dubbo LGA. A report has been completed that analyses short-term worker accommodation requirements. The Macquarie Conservatorium of Music needs a new home. Councillors considered changing the airport charging system to include a Maximum Take-off Weight (MTOW) charge. The Bodangora Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund has ju

    Mar 25,2023 01:09:27
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    14. Mayor Mathew Dickerson speaks to Councillor Matt Wright and Councillor Pam Wells reflecting on a year since the new Council was sworn-in.

    While the normal host of Mayoral Memo is taking a break over Christmas, Mayor Mathew Dickerson took the opportunity to interview the Councillors after one year of the new Council. All Councillors were offered the opportunity to answer the same ten questions and each week two Councillors are featured (in reverse alphabetical order). The normal podcast will resume when Mark Barnes returns from holidays. 

    Dec 24,2022 35:08
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    15. Why is the Mayor wearing leather? What prompted the Governor General to call the Mayor this week? How many Councillors are now able to play the didgeridoo?

    Why did His Excellency General the Honourable David John Hurley AC DSC (Retd) call the Mayor of Dubbo Regional Council this week? Who is the new VRA Commissioner and why was he in Dubbo? Why did the Councillors tour Jinchilla Gardens and how many of the Councillors can now play the didgeridoo? Why did ‘Boys to the Bush’ visit Council? Waste2Art is now officially opened. The Mayor is putting on leathers and riding a motorbike to support what cause? The Macquarie River Master Plan will be consider

    Mar 18,2023 01:08:49
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    16. Launch of the New Resident Guide, Councillors playing Disc Golf, Needs vs Wants and Australian Government changes Citizenship Ceremonies Code.

    Geosmin is the cause of the earthy smell in Dubbo’s water. The launch of the New Resident Guide for the Dubbo region. More information on the outcome of the EOI for The Greens (74 Wingewarra Street). Dubbo Masonic Village resident Daphne McLeod turned 100. Councillors played Disc Golf as part of their Christmas function. Ceremonies for the annual school awards. Draft Wellington Street Tree Master Plan. EV charger installations in Wellington. Weekly Mayoral column: Needs vs Wants. Breaking News:

    Dec 17,2022 01:06:57
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    17. Councillors could soon be meeting in new Chambers. Real Estate Agents selling Council land. Councils working together in the CWO Renewable Energy Zone.

    Is Council about to move the Council Chambers to another location? Does the latest building summary show an improvement in the number of applications being approved by Council? With the Rural Fire Service called in to action this week, how does Council fit in to the big picture? How much did Pioneer Park receiving in flood repair funding? Planning continues for the latest housing precinct in Dubbo. Real Estate Agents will soon be selling blocks of land in Keswick Estate. Councils working togethe

    Mar 11,2023 01:06:52
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    18. Australia Day changes, EVs coming to Council, draft Macquarie River Master Plan and the Alliance of Western Councils.

    Is Dubbo Regional Council changing the date of Australia Day? Has the draft Macquarie River Master Plan silenced the conspiracy theorists? Who will be using the former Dubbo City Bowling Club for the next two years? Will the new Zero Emissions Fleet Strategy lead the nation in progress to Electric Vehicles? Where was the money sourced from to upgrade the Terrabella Bridge? Do we need more multicultural services in Dubbo? How significant is a CSU Graduation Ceremony for Dubbo? Why do we have an A

    Dec 10,2022 01:18:10
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    19. Will we continue to see the Fowler Steam Engine on the streets of Wellington? Budget discussions start for next financial year. Developers attend a forum in Dubbo.

    What is the future for the Fowler Steam Engine located in Wellington? News from the latest Developers’ Forum. Councillors attend their first workshop to discuss the budget for 2023/2024 financial year. Kumon State Combined Athletics Carnival brings thousands to Dubbo. Wellington Vintage Fair a great success. Macquarie Anglican Grammar School discusses a new podcast. Holi Mela Festival of Colours held on Saturday in Dubbo. Grand re-opening of Breakthru office. Fixing Country Roads announcement fo

    Mar 04,2023 01:03:38
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    20. Renewable Energy Zone – friend or foe? Was the Tamworth Street bridge reopened just for the Mayor to do parkrun? $30M for a new Zoo facility – how is Council involved?

    $30 million for the Taronga Western Plains Zoo to build a Serengeti-like experience and 300-person conference centre. Climate Change and Resilience committee meeting. DRTCC 2023 Season Launch. VRA Commissioner Mark Gibson retires after 50 years of service. $123,103.69 given to community organisations. Dubbo Day Awards debrief meeting. Careers day held for students in Year 7 and 8. High Tea held to celebrate the centenary of both the NSW CWA and the Dubbo Branch of the CWA. Meeting held for the C

    Dec 03,2022 01:04:33
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    21. Do we want a 4th McDonald’s in Dubbo, $5 million road allocation to be spent on which roads, new technology to help parking officers and ARTEXPRESS opens.

    How many McDonald’s is too many and what is Council doing about it? When will construction start on the Wiradjuri Cultural Tourism Centre? Where is Council going to spend the additional $5 million that it received for roads? What is going to happen with the severe erosion that occurred at Pioneer Park and at the Duke of Wellington Bridge in Wellington? New technology being trialled by Council parking officers. ARTEXPRESS features 38 bodies of work by 2022 HSC students from across NSW. Who will d

    Feb 25,2023 01:06:06
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    22. Why do you need to give your DOB when you call Council? Expressions of Interest invited for the former Dubbo City Bowling Club. Blueridge Link Road.

    Dubbo Day Awards for 2022. Community Leaders’ Breakfast held again with Hon Mark Coulton MP, Hon. Dugald Saunders MP and Councillors. Council acquiring land for a Blueridge Link Road to take the pressure off Sheraton Road. $1 million allocated to the Regional Roads maintenance budget. $60,000 allocated to organisations as part of the Community Services Fund Round One. Dubbo Filmmakers member with his latest film on the big screen. Expressions of Interest invited for the former Dubbo City Bowling

    Nov 26,2022 01:01:24
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    23. $9.23 million grant to Council for more housing, Dubbo to welcome 7,000 people for the NSW Touch Junior State Cup, new residents welcomed to Dubbo and ARTEXPRESS opens this week.

    Thanks to SES after our recent storms and a last update on green waste. New residents welcomed to Dubbo. Meeting held on-site to discuss 12 Mile Road and Goolma Road. City of Dubbo Eisteddfod AGM. Wellington Australia Day committee debrief meeting. $9.23 million from the State Government to develop 6,000 residential blocks of land. Final submissions received for the Macquarie River Masterplan. NSW Touch Junior State Cup being held in Dubbo this week. ArtExpress opens this week. Limerick of the W

    Feb 18,2023 55:49
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    24. River erosion around the Duke of Wellington, NSW Tourism Awards, Shoyoen Gardens anniversary and Council solving housing issues.

    Results of erosion on the approach to the Duke of Wellington bridge. Dubbo winners at the NSW Tourism Awards and did the Mayor need to be there? Should Council be involved in providing public housing or affordable housing? Twentieth anniversary celebrations of the Shoyoen Japanese Gardens. The next Community Leaders’ Breakfast is on Saturday 26 November. Should you attend? How does the relationship work among Councillors, Council staff and the CEO? Should Council refine its focus on profitabilit

    Nov 20,2022 01:04:27
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    25. Backyard sheds – becoming too large? How did Dubbo survive the recent storms? Seven years after amalgamation will we see water and sewer rates harmonisation? Would you like to donate a Park Bench?

    The community suffered significant storm damage on Thursday night. What is Council doing to help the clean up? Under Section 226 (d) of the Local Government Act, a Mayor has rarely used powers. Why were these powers exercised recently? Would you like to donate a commemorative Park Bench? Council needs a policy for that! Backyard sheds are becoming larger all the time. A Development Control Plan is required. Minimum lot sizes are going down in various developments in Dubbo. How small is too small

    Feb 11,2023 01:04:59
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    26. e-Scooters in Dubbo, Residents Repairing Roads, Purchasing Green Electricity and Welcome to Dubbo’s Newest Australian Citizens.

    Remembrance Day event without COVID-19 restrictions. Will you soon see e-Scooters on the streets of Dubbo? Can Councils share services to make individual Councils more efficient? More information on the North-West Urban Release Area Precinct Plan. A brief explanation of the Council Standing Committees. Could residents volunteer to do repairs on our roads? Has Council gone green with its purchasing of electricity? The numbers from the latest Citizenship Ceremony. You can be a part of the Shoyoen

    Nov 12,2022 01:01:31
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    27. Futuristic flight testing at Bodangora Airstrip, potential location change for future Council meetings, Dubbo Sports Hub going ahead and money for roads.

    Why is Dubbo letting surrounding areas snare the big football and cricket matches? What futuristic flight testing is taking place at Bodangora Airstrip? Why did residents from the Comobella area meet with Council representatives at Comobella Hall this week? Is the location for Council meetings about to throw away almost 50 years of history for the sake of efficiency? What was achieved at the latest Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone Community Reference Group meeting? Is the Dubbo Sports Hu

    Feb 04,2023 01:05:01
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    28. NRL Matches in Dubbo, Roads Congress in Hobart, Shoyoen Gardens Anniversary and Bulky Rubbish Collection.

    All the latest information on the poor state of the roads in the region.Will Dubbo have an NRL match next year? If not, why not? Will Dubbo soon be the home of a hydrogen production facility? Do you want to run your own café as part of the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets? When will bulky rubbish collection occur in your area? When will Dubbo be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Shoyoen Gardens? When is the next Dubbo Day Awards ceremony? What has recently happened at Victoria Park Number

    Nov 06,2022 01:01:05
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    29. Sandy Beach movement of sand, recap of Australia Day ceremonies in Dubbo and Wellington, Pumped Hydro scheme near Burrendong Dam and Boothenba Road upgraded.

    Update on Australia Day ceremonies in Dubbo and Wellington. Sandy Beach sand movements being discussed with NSW Fisheries. Boothenba Road upgraded at the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets intersection. Rural Fire Service Training Centre and upcoming Aerial Firefighting conference. Pumped Hydro scheme proposed near Burrendong Dam. Council taking part in a trial with NSW Government’s OneRoad system which will feed information directly through to Live Traffic NSW. Limerick of the Week. 

    Jan 28,2023 58:12
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    30. LGNSW Conference, More Flooding, Listener Questions and Council Meeting Outcomes.

    Impacts of further flooding on Dubbo. Councillors attend the LGNSW Conference. Phone calls from the Premier and the Federal Minister for Local Government. Listener Question: Sheraton Road. Listener Question: Old Dubbo Gaol Plaza. Council meeting during the week and the concept of Councillors making decisions. Council meeting Outcome: Saxa Road. Council meeting Outcome: Renewable Energy Benefit Framework. Council meeting Outcome: Event Assistance Funds. Job relocation project with the Department

    Oct 29,2022 01:14:06
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    31. Sporting Carnivals in Dubbo, update on roads and funding, Green Energy Hub and details on Australia Day ceremonies.

    2023 Swimming NSW Country Regional Meeting currently being held in Dubbo. NSW Country Athletic Championships currently being held at Barden Park. Council developing a business case for the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone Green Energy Hub. New Horseland store opened in Dubbo. New Zoo Hospital facility at the Zoo. Roads, roads, roads. Smokescreen Film Series returns to the Western Plains Cultural Centre. Details about Australia Day ceremonies in Wellington and Dubbo. Update on Fluoride in

    Jan 21,2023 53:09
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    32. Rhino Awards, Flooding, DREAM and Keswick Estate auctions.

    Chamber of Commerce Rhino Awards. Impacts of Flooding and Rainfall. DREAM Festival. Keswick Estate auctions. LGNSW Conference. lightsourcebp Solar Farm. 3D Printing Amenities Block. Dubbo Day Awards. John Mason book launch. Little Wings fundraising dinner. Dubbo Rugby League players debuting for Australia. Sporting carnivals. Weekly Limerick. 

    Oct 22,2022 01:09:52