Dubbo Mayor Ben Shields off life-support but still in serious condition The Mayor of the Dubbo Region, Ben Shields, remains in a serious condition in hospital. ( Share Print text only Cancel A spokesman for the family of the Mayor of the Dubbo Region, Ben Shields, has released a statement saying Councillor Shields has been taken off life-support but remains in intensive care at Dubbo Hospital. Key points: Dubbo Mayor Ben Shields is taken off life-support but remains in the intensive care unit at Dubbo Hospital Cr Shields has taken indefinite medical leave following a medical incident last week Two councillors had asked Cr Shields to resign as mayor over his handling of a proposed Bunnings development