Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) flew the flags out the front of it’s Civic Administration building at half-mast on 29 January 2025 in a mark of mourning and respect for the late Mr Brian Semmler.
Mr Semmler served as a Councillor on the former Dubbo City Council between 1976 and 1981 and was Deputy Mayor between 1977 and 1980.
During his time on Council he was involved in various committees including the Decentralisation and Tourism committee; Works, Baths, Paths and Traffic Committee; Planning, Health and Building Committee; Social Welfare Committee; Subdivision Committee and the Finance Committee.
Mr Semmler was awarded an Order of Australia medal for service to the community in 2009 and was the former chief executive of the Dubbo Base Hospital.
He was also awarded the 2008 Citizen of the Year award at the Australia Day event in Dubbo that same year for his work as chairperson and convenor of the Dubbo and Orana Regional Dialysis and Diabetes Working Group as well as his presence on the Dubbo Prostate Cancer support group leadership team, the Dubbo Rehabilitation and Social Welfare Committee, the Dubbo Ambulance District Committee and the Dubbo Medical Oncology Working Group.
During his life Mr Semmler was an active member of the Rotary Club of Dubbo West and a Paul Harris Fellow and a tireless advocate for improved health services in the region.
