5-656: The Dubbo Regional Council is a local government area located in the Central West and Orana regions of New South Wales , Australia . The council was formed on 12 May 2016 through a merger of the City of Dubbo and Wellington Council as part of a widespread council amalgamation program. It was initially named Western Plains Regional Council for almost four months, and its name was changed to Dubbo Regional Council on 7 September 2016. The council comprises an area of 7,536 square kilometres (2,910 sq mi) and occupies part of
10-964: Is also the Unincorporated Far West Region which is not part of any local government area, in the sparsely inhabited Far West , and Lord Howe Island , which is also unincorporated but self-governed by the Lord Howe Island Board . Norfolk Island Regional Council is also subject to the state-level legislation of New South Wales. Local elections are held in New South Wales every four years. The most recent elections were held in September 2024. Gundagai 10 June 1872 (as Municipality) (Willimbong Shire) Harden , Young There are four councils in NSW which whose office of Mayor has been elevated to Lord Mayor. The process requires that
15-553: The central western plains of New South Wales, surrounding the regional centre of Dubbo . As at the 2016 census , the council had an estimated population of 50,077. The current mayor of Dubbo Regional Council is Councillor Josh Black. As well as the regional centre of Dubbo , the following towns and localities are located within Dubbo Regional Council: Dubbo Regional Council area has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: The population for
20-430: The predecessor councils was estimated in 2015 as: The Dubbo Regional Council is composed of ten councillors elected proportionally . The council is divided into five wards , each electing two councillors. All councillors are elected for a fixed four-year term of office. The mayor is elected by the councillors at the first meeting of the council. The current makeup of the council is as follows: The most recent election
25-655: Was held on 25 October 2021 and the makeup of the council is as follows: Local government areas of New South Wales This is a list of local government areas (LGAs) in New South Wales , sorted by region. As of September 2024 there were 128 local government areas in New South Wales, there are 33 local government areas in Greater Sydney and 95 local government areas and 12 regions in Regional NSW. All councils are listed below in alphabetical order by region. There
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