Science expo
What a wonderful week of activity and colour we have seen around the region.
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Last weekend was the Dubbo Sustainable City and Science Expo at The Western Plains Cultural Centre. I have been told there were just under a thousand people who attended the event which strives to inform the community to better understand local and global environmental concerns and find out how science can play a central role in tackling these issues. The event would not be possible without partnerships. I would like to kindly thank all the exhibitors who donated their time and for assisting our community to become more sustainable as well as a great place to live.
Dubbo Stampede
Sunday saw the fifth running of the Dubbo Stampede which was once again an enormous success. It was great to see so many first timers competing. I know there were a few stiff and sore bodies with the odd blister around town on Monday but there were just as many smiles. So congratulations to Tim Ferraro and his committee and many thanks to Western Plains Zoo and the sponsors who make this such a great event.
On the subject of community, Dubbo has seen two car rallies pass through town this month to raise funds. The first was the Kidney Kar Rally which travelled from Bathurst to Taree via Dubbo and the second was the Cystic Fibrosis Car Rally leaving Dubbo on Monday morning and heading to Noosa via Birdsville Races. I was honoured to flag off the forty cars at the beginning of their journey from the Dubbo Visitors Information Centre. I wish them well on their travels and admire the good work they do for charity.
Arts and scultpure festival
This weekend is Wellington’s turn to put on a show, when the Wellington Arts presents its Arts and Sculpture Festival at Hermitage Hill on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-3pm.
Mudgee-based Nigel White and Cumnock-based Don Bruce are two of the sculptors set to provide demonstrations of their work for the weekend, and local performers have been tuning up for months in preparation of the festival. For a $5 entry fee there will an art exhibition, mosaics, woodturning jewellery and garden sculptures and plants. With morning tea and afternoon teas provided by community members and hot food from the Lions Club, there are plenty of reasons to be at Hermitage Hill this weekend. The highlight of course is sure to be the concert headlined by James Morrison and Hetty Kate at Wellington Showground at 5pm Saturday 3 September. Tickets are available at the Wellington Visitors Information centre so don’t miss your chance to see one of Australia’s finest musicians live on stage.
The coming weekend will be a preview to the fast approaching Wellington Springfest, which will take place on the 24 September and include a street parade and a cycling event. I will keep you updated as the event draws closer. Several projects have recently reached completion. The Wheelers Lane railway crossing is open, enhancing safety and improving traffic flows between the Mitchell Highway (Cobra Street) and the Golden Highway (Cobbora Road). Lights have been installed on part of Tracker Riley Way making it safer, thanks to additional funding from the Dubbo Stampede and Titan Mud Run. I am also pleased to report that the upgrading of the level crossing between Birch Avenue and Douglas Mawson Road is now open to traffic, creating a four lane divided carriageway over the crossing.
Rhino awards
It’s that time of year again with the Rhino Awards just around the corner and another list of very strong nominations for 2016.
Don’t forget that People’s Choice Voting closes today, 31 August with winners to be announced at Gala Awards night on 21 October, so jump onto the Chamber of Commerce website and cast your vote for the People’s Choice.