THE vigorous debate on law and order, crime and punishment emerging in Dubbo at the moment has the potential to overshadow a great number of things ‘good news’ stories happening in our city.
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Dubbo was yesterday the destination for a group of more than 100 cyclists and support crew members who arrived in the city following a three-day ride to raise awareness of depression, bipolar disorder and suicide.
Along the way, they enjoyed the hospitality of centres with whom they shared a message about the importance about mental health. In doing so, they raised more than $200,000 for the Black Dog Institute.
A mammoth effort indeed, and while all those who took part deserve commendation, it is a source of pride that Dubbo can lay claim to a number of the participants.
Exciting news too is that Dubbo will host the next Regional Arts Australia Conference and Arts Festival.
The hosting rights were awarded yesterday during the 2014 event in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, where a delegation from Dubbo invited those in attendance to sample the city’s growing cultural offerings in 2016.
While it is two years away, what we can expect is that the event will attract some 800 visitors who, based on a three-night stay, would inject more than $300,000 into the local economy.
Dubbo also played host to a lunch to recognise 32 Order of Australia recipients from across the region.
Throw into the mix the tremendous community spirit at the Dream Festival and McHappy Day and Dubbo is arguably now, and in the future, the place to be.