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Scholarship recipient – a leader in her field in local government
Dubbo Regional Council staff member, Kerryann Stanley, has been named as a successful recipient of the Councillor Pat Dixon Memorial Scholarship for 2021.
Councillor Pat Dixon was the first Aboriginal woman elected to Local Government in Australia and worked tirelessly for the community she represented. In recognition of her service and achievements in Local Government, the scholarship was established for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Councillors and council staff across NSW to undertake further study, professional development or research. The scholarship is administered by Local Government NSW (LGNSW), and the recipients are determined by four trustees.
Dubbo Mayor Ben Shields off life-support but still in serious condition
The Mayor of the Dubbo Region, Ben Shields, remains in a serious condition in hospital.
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A spokesman for the family of the Mayor of the Dubbo Region, Ben Shields, has released a statement saying Councillor Shields has been taken off life-support but remains in intensive care at Dubbo Hospital.
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Dubbo Mayor Ben Shields is taken off life-support but remains in the intensive care unit at Dubbo Hospital
Cr Shields has taken indefinite medical leave following a medical incident last week
Two councillors had asked Cr Shields to resign as mayor over his handling of a proposed Bunnings development
Mayor in coma after calls to resign A family spokesman has confirmed embattled Dubbo mayor Ben Shields is on life support in intensive care after a medical episode.
News by Ryan Young and Danielle Gusmaroli 1st Apr 2021 7:51 PM
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Subscriber only The mayor of Dubbo is in a coma fighting for his life after a bruising verbal battle with a group of fellow councillors who called for his resignation. In news that has shocked the famous regional city and surrounding communities, Councillor Ben Shields was rushed by ambulance to Dubbo Base Hospital on Wednesday, where he is on life-support.
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Dubbo regional Council supporting regional artists
It’s just days until local artists will be joining the likes of Thirsty Merc and Little Quirks for the Under Western Skies Festival. Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is proudly sponsoring this year’s event, which supports the emerging music industry in the Dubbo region. There are seven events over four days, across a number of different locations around Dubbo this weekend from Thursday 18 – Sunday 21 March, 2021.
Event organiser Fred Randell said that the weekend-long music festival will support metropolitan, regional, and local artists.
“We’ve got two performances happening Friday night at local venues, so we’ve got the Commercial Hotel kicking things off with Andy Nelson with a bunch of local and regional artists, and also on Friday night, at the Amaroo we’ve got the rock show, This goes to 11! kicking off with Red Bee from the Mountains,” said Mr Randell.
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Collaboration is key for Wiradjuri garden project
Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) has partnered with the NSW Government to transform 1.2 hectares of land within Elizabeth Park, Dubbo, into a culturally significant garden.
The Wiradjuri Garden will add to the already popular precinct and feature a range of native plants, sandstone yarning circles, sheltered areas for gathering, a fire pit and a rainbow serpent focal piece created entirely of native plants.
Mayor of the Dubbo Region, Councillor Ben Shields said he is excited to see the garden take shape.
“The Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden and Adventure Playground are already key destinations for locals and visitors to our region, the Wiradjuri Garden will further expand the visitor experience on offer in that area,” said Councillor Shields