September 2015

Dubbo has many strings to its bow but there is no doubt the constant visitation to our city is a major contributor to our economy. We are gaining an excellent reputation as a city that can host events from small to large. With accommodation variety a…

Congratulations to Councillors Kevin Parker and John Walkom who were elected to the important committee chair positions on Monday night. Thanks also to Councillor Lyn Griffiths who had served with distinction in the Chair’s position for the pre…

In a close vote, I made it through my Mayoral election last week which gives me the opportunity to lead this city for one more year. Thank you to the incredibly strong show of support I received from throughout the community and thank you to my fello…

With the Mayoral election being held tomorrow, this may well be my last column as Mayor. Although I know that I have put 110 per cent into the role and I believe that I have met my number one criteria for the position (leaving the city in a better st…

I participated in a Council workshop on Monday night to discuss Evocities and a range of issues related to Fit for the Future. That doesn’t seem like that big a deal – Council holds a variety of workshops on various issues on an ongoing b…