It is situated in central western New South Wales half way between Melbourne and Brisbane on the Newell Highway and 5 hours drive east of Sydney. The Dubbo City Local Government area covers some 3339 square kilometers.
Council provides water supply, sewerage and a range of other local government services.
Council also owns and operates the Dubbo Airport, Livestock Markets and a number of other businesses. Being a major service centre for New South Wales, Dubbo City has a shopping population of some 120000 persons. Testing to be performed by vendor, with independent audit confirming status by council s consultants. Testing to be performed during May 1999. Various alarm systems at some 14 council owned locations.