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Toothpaste dispenser keeps your hands free. Listen up! New headphones clean out earwax. Vinyl sales overtake CDs for the first time since 1987. Niche robotics to measure the corn leaf angle of plants. Guilt free watching of Formula 1 races with sustainable fuels. Interstitial fluid could replace blood for monitoring our health. Floatovoltaics can g…

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 con…

Beverage printer lets you customise your drink: one molecule at a time. Aussie cardboard drones fly high in Ukraine. Sound-alike scammers swindle seniors using AI clones. Floppy disks: still spinning, still winning! AI hits the slopes and wins by reading the manual. Dyson backpacks help Aussie kids breathe easy. Ford's new patent allows cars to dri…

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 …

X-Ray vision to help you locate missing items. Remote kissing over the Internet for long-distance relationships. Opera singers help develop new device to monitor vocal fatigue. Apple's top-secret E5 feature to be a sweet deal for diabetics. Pokémon launches sleep-tracking app. AI-generated fiction takes over literary magazines in a plot twist nobod…

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 …

Ikea's new air quality monitor is a breath of fresh air. The Smart Box to help you unplug and experience life beyond the screen. Birds of a feather drone together. F-16 fighter jet takes on aerial battles with AI at the helm. Meta introduces 'Meta Verified' subscription service for Facebook and Instagram users. H2 Green Steel leads race across Euro…

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 discus…

Alphabet stock plummets by $144 Billion due to Google AI error. Australia's first Electric Ute launches. Scientists use facial expressions to tell whether drinkers like their pints. Data Centres race to cut energy use to save the planet. Angel Island Ferry takes charge with electric makeover. Monash University taps in to digital age. Billion-dollar…

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 Welling…

Infrared wallpaper heats up the competition for radiators. Hydration Biosensor for the athletes who like to sweat on the details. Driven to distraction with 3D printed cloned number plates. Touching the future: Ultrasound illusions puts a new spin on touchscreen devices. Robo-hand gives Mercury the finger with its food and water detection skills. R…

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 submission…

Cartier rings in the future with its AR technology. The future of heavy industry may be fuelled by clean energy. New scales help put a spring in the step of the elderly. Solar panel cleaning robot soars to new heights while dusting off the competition. France plans to cover asphalt with photovoltaics paving the way for the future. When a gig just i…

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 …

What does the data show for the progression of EV sales around the world? Do we have a new garbage bin that is about to be our best friend in the kitchen? Do you want your chair to tell you to “sit up straight”? Would you like to hear from people in the grave? The largest hydrogen powered plane takes flight. What future jobs are under threat from A…

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 …

Which EV has ended the 28-year reign of the Toyota Camry as the best-selling sedan in Australia? Would you be happy to fly on an Airbus that requires fewer people in the cockpit? If you use Dr. Google, maybe Dr. AI is for you? Which tech products depreciate the best and worst? Are you a form or function kinda person? These earbud earrings combine b…

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…

LG debuts Zero Connect TV with cordless technology. Go one step further than a cordless TV with just a power cord – no power cord! The first smart deadbolt capable of wireless charging. England just made gigabit Internet a legal requirement for new homes. Many Android phones to get satellite connectivity. Question to ChatGPT: Write a short paragrap…

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. Smokes…

How much would you pay to have a toilet you could have a conversation with? $11,500? SCAM ALERT: myGov scams doing the rounds. Tyre manufacturers are reinventing wheels from the ground up for EVs. Japan’s capital Tokyo harnessing the power of the sun. Australia’s first offshore wind zone declaration. EVs keeping an eye on the driver. Epic Games pay…

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 podca…

Take a pee on the latest urine analysis technology. Adding AI and cameras to your oven to bake it perfect every time. Pedal while you work at your new workstation. Hydrogel sheets could soon replace paper towels. Your new 10-second toothbrush is now available. Blood pressure monitoring with just the tip of your finger. A scanner to test the ripenes…

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 podca…

Anti-5G necklace to protect you against…what? The BlackBerry is dead! Long live innovation. Avoid these passwords! Sex in space – strictly for research. Wardle said his blood would curdle if a hurdle was placed in front of Wordle…or has that all changed now? Oh No! Changes to Wordle by the New York Times. Coles delivering your groceries…by drone. P…

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 podca…

Top Google searches by Australians in 2022. Most listened to music by Australians in 2022. Smartphone tips to avoid tipsy texting and posting. Sydney to Hobart sees first entry of an electric yacht. Gold can prevent fogged-up glasses. Solar panels as thin as a human hair. Australian Federal Police charges four men over $150 million scam. Robot guid…

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 podca…

Camera equipped ear cleaning tweezers. Smartphone controlled paper airplane. Smartphone connected speed cube. Tesla coil USB rechargeable lighter. Bond broken plastic devices without glue. Create your own reel viewer. Levitating plant pot. Magnetic levitating lamp with wireless phone charger. Insanely cool looking Bluetooth speaker. Handheld laser …

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 s…

Video game console for your best friend…your dog! Electronic tongue that mimics human tastebuds. Some help with keeping you healthy at the office. Prosthetic leg that can change gears to help you walk up stairs. Mercedes locking in faster acceleration behind a paywall. Rolls-Royce testing jet engines that run on hydrogen. Tesla Semi finishes 800km …

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 upgra…

List of best-selling Electric Vehicles for 2022. Tap-to-Pay is so yesterday – say hello to proximity payments! Using electric pulses to save the shark population. Brainless Robots to help around the office. The Leap Second is being scrapped: let future generations worry about it! The latest in thin speakers with high-quality sound. Lab-grown chicke…

$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 h…

Would you like to watch TV for 3 months and be paid $40K? A wearable sensor to help pick up signs of a heart attack of dehydration and other conditions. VW build the ultimate office chair. Improve your swimming form with smart goggles. Porsche is set to charge ahead in the EV space with details released of the 2024 Macan. Google pays $392 million t…

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 Serv…

Fonzie needed it but does Apple need the word “Hey” anymore? Ask for a custom 3D-printed knee joint for your next knee surgery. Would you prefer human blood or laboratory-grown blood if you needed a blood transfusion? Smartphones can reveal the pending collapse of a bridge. Matter is going to help us on the road to a smarter home. A new silicone ty…

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 Nov…

How is Australia Post going to help with mobile phone black spots? Why are Uber drivers are taking fewer left turns in the US? Starlink will help you while you are on the move from December. Apple confirms USB-C for iPhones but details are still scarce. How is a solar farm in space going to beam its energy back to earth? Which country has just set …

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…

Can you fold laundry faster than the world’s speediest laundry-folding robot? The latest toothbrush that is potentially smarter than the user. A text scam known as ‘pig butchering’ is costing victims millions of dollars. Satellites helping farming become more sustainable. Can bubbles help shipping companies save on fuel bills. Is nuclear fission re…

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 c…

Phone prices are increasing but what would you expect for a $39,000 phone? How many mobile phones are going to be thrown away this year? Will Motorola’s latest phone be the new ‘killer’ product? Will you change your Netflix subscription to the latest offering – with ads? Do you need a coat with solar panels to charge your devices? How many megawatt…

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. Cou…

How do you count your calories? With some microwaves? Careful of those prank 911 calls – triggered by rollercoasters! Monitor your child’s state of mental health with a dedicated smartwatch. Pathology samples are taking to the air. Delta Airlines investing big in the home to airport aviation concepts. Offers of free money after a hurricane were NOT…

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.…

Cut your own vinyl records – one at a time. Use a sweat patch and an app to help you rehydrate. Can a gym workout be as easy as strapping on an EMS suit? Create GPS Art and improve your fitness. Guinness World Record set by Cassie, the bipedal robot. European Parliament votes 602 to 13 to adopt a law making USB-C charging port mandatory on small el…

3D printing of buildings now involves swarms of drones. For those that don’t have time to brush their teeth, thank goodness for microrobots. A smart blood pressure monitor to track how unhealthy we are becoming. Forget about years of training and an anaesthetist for your next surgery – use VR to numb the pain. Tesla complains to the NHTSA about Ove…

Giving virtual reality objects the feeling of mass. Legislation to use technology in cars to save lives. Pizza Robots cranking out a Pizza every 12 seconds. Blood tests to detect cancer. Google AI detecting smells based on molecular structure. A name for a mission to Uranus. What could possibly go wrong? The rise of the AI artists stirs up debate a…

How many people does it take to track the Queen's coffin? About 6 million! New masks to protect AND detect coronavirus. Face recognition technology for pigs is improving animal welfare. Laugh and the world laughs with you – even if you are a robot. Closed Captions are for more than just the hearing impaired. Better sleep and less stress? Sound too …