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Local find of rare rodent in nationwide search for our native “Dumpling Mice”

Thought extinct locally for nearly three decades, a cute little native mouse has turned up aliv

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David Dixon

2 hours ago

Regional News

Country commuters on slow train to nowhere with bush admin cuts, Saunders claims

The planned merging of the country rail administrative body, NSW Trains, with Sydney Trains, is

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David Dixon

2 hours ago

News

Anna’s generous spirit lives on through donation

Anna Crisante gave generously and loved deeply throughout her long, full life. Now, that kindly

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14 hours ago

News

Nod for new ALDI, Renewable Energy Zone getting active, Register of War Memorials

A second Aldi outlet is one step closer for Dubbo, with council’s Infrastructure, Planning and

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David Dixon

17 Jul 2025

News

Connecting hearts: Sing Out Choir’s 2025 concert

Final rehearsals are in full swing as the Sing Out Choir prepares to take the stage for their m

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Contributed To Dubbo Photo News

17 Jul 2025

Socials

Classics aplenty at July’s Dubbo Classic Cars and Coffee

This event just keeps getting bigger. Cars, bikes, and more cars and bikes... Dubbo loves Dubbo

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Ken Smith

17 Jul 2025

Socials

What Kids Say: Chelsie

What are you good at? Cartwheels

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Lana Eather

17 Jul 2025

Regional News

New designs for better western fish passages

Protecting our native fish while also ensuring reliable water for local communities is central

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David Dixon

16 Jul 2025

Regional News

New pump station to improve water reliability for thirsty Cobar

One of the largest water infrastructure projects ever in western NSW aims to reduce Cobar’s dec

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David Dixon

16 Jul 2025

Lifestyle

Four tips for improving your home’s soundproofing

Is your home too noisy? Whether it’s music from a bass-heavy sound system or dropped objects and heavy footfalls upstairs, excess noise can be stressful and frustrating. Do you want to minimise the auditory disruptions without doing extensive...

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Local Newsdesk

16 Jul 2025

Regional News

Reactive disaster responses not sufficiently supporting Australian farmers: RMIT lecturer

Parts of NSW experienced damaging winds and flash flooding at the start of July during what met

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David Dixon

16 Jul 2025

Regional News

All regional NSW bus passengers finally get real-time travel technology

For the first time, all NSW regional bus passengers can access real-time bus travel information from their smart devices – the same smart technology Sydney commuters have enjoyed for years. All 3010 contracted buses across rural and regional NSW...

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David Dixon

16 Jul 2025

Sport

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Sport

Cheers as Warner reaches 100th game milestone

The Dubbo Demons women’s side put on a show against a spirited but short-handed Orange Tigers o

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2 hours ago

Sport

Club Dubbo hosts successful NSW Junior Seven-a-Side Championships

Northwest Region emerged victorious at this year’s NSW Junior Seven-a-Side Championships, edgin

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14 hours ago

Sport

Skill beats luck

Luck is an element of any sport and croquet is no different. Strong skills can be sometimes out

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14 hours ago

Sport

Sunday morning Ducks at ‘tropical oasis’

With fog blanketing the Western Plains on Sunday, July 13, the mighty Dubbo Ducks made their w

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Contributed To Dubbo Photo News

17 Jul 2025

Sport

Dubbo RSL Combination Bowls played in cold and fog

It appears the cold and fog didn’t dampen the spirits of 43 players who turned up at the RSL Sp

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Contributed To Dubbo Photo News

17 Jul 2025

Sport

Time Warp for Roos!

An unexpected find in the Dubbo Rugby Clubhouse over the weekend has sparked plenty of interest

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Geoff Mann

15 Jul 2025

Sport

1975 was a good year for Dubbo football

Fifty years ago, Dubbo Kangaroos won their first Central West First Grade premiership after extra time could not separate them from Orange Emus. In the same year, Dubbo Macquarie and CYMS played each other for the first time in a Group XI grand...

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Geoff Mann

15 Jul 2025

Local profiles

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Profiles

Class of the Week: Year Two Extension Mathematics, Dubbo South Public School

Each week, students in the Dubbo South Public School Year Two Extension Mathematics class have been asking insightful questions and enthusiastically working to satisfy their mathematical curiosity. Students have been working on identifying key...

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Lana Eather

23 Jun 2025

Profiles

Page 3 Profile: Bree Martin

When did you start your business? I started my business when I was 16, so I’ve been running it for five years now! Who/what was your inspiration growing up? Definitely my parents. They both have very hectic jobs and have an amazing work ethic...

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Lana Eather

20 Jun 2025

Profiles

What Kids Say: Van

What is your name? Van How old are you? Three What are you good at? Playing with the cars! What is your favourite food? Afternoon Tea. It is yummy! I got lots of chocolate at Easter. Lots of rabbits! What is your favourite song? Gummy Bears (sings...

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Lana Eather

11 Jun 2025

Profiles

Class of the Week: Wongarbon Public School, Year 4/5/6 class

Students in Years Four, Five, and Six at Wongarbon Public School, along with Mrs Rich, have been enjoying their science unit on “Changes in Matter”. They’ve explored various hands-on experiments, like making slime, to deepen their understanding...

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Lana Eather

10 Jun 2025

Letters & opinion

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Columnists & Opinion

Report card day | The Good Enough Parent

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending the regional school chess competition

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Emily Thompson

12 Jul 2025

Letters & Opinion

Thumbs Up: July 10, 2025

Thumbs Up to locals for a job well done!

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11 Jul 2025

Columnists & Opinion

A most trying chronicle... | The Good Enough Parent

“A domestic epistle of woe, resilience, and the relentless trials of child-rearing in the time of stomach bugs and teenage indignation.“ •• Most Esteemed and Faithful Readers, I pray this humble parchment finds thee in good health and high...

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Emily Thompson

05 Jul 2025

Letters & Opinion

Regional news is the canary in the coal mine

By Damian Morgan, President, Country Press Australia. This week, I step up as President of Country Press Australia (CPA), ostensibly to represent the best interests of independent regional newspaper publishers. But the responsibility is far greater...

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Contributed Story

02 Jul 2025

Wellington news

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Wellington News

Reducing domestic violence and Indigenous incarceration, Jeff to deliver “cultural healing”

Reducing domestic violence in Wellington, while also keeping Indigenous offenders out of prison

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David Dixon

14 hours ago

Wellington News

Talented Wellington students perform at Wello Eisteddfod

The Wellington Eisteddfod has continued to showcase some of the best talent, not only from Well

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Colin Rouse

16 Jul 2025

Wellington News

Just like Christmas: Grand opening of used book co-op this Saturday

There’s great news for book lovers in Wellington and surrounds, and it’s just like Christmas!

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David Dixon

15 Jul 2025

Wellington News

Tuesday, Wednesday closures as Scabbing Flat Bridge work continues

The saga of the months-long repairs to the Scabbing Flat Bridge, four kilometres south of Geuri

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David Dixon

14 Jul 2025

Paparazzi

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Paparazzi

It’s time for a rhyme... at the 2025 City of Dubbo Eisteddfod

It’s that time of year, when 12 months of meticulous organisation by a very dedicated group of Dubbo people comes to fruition on the big stage – for the 2025 City of Dubbo Eisteddfod. The Dubbo Photo News team had to flip a whole bunch of coins to...

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Ken Smith

Paparazzi

Fun of the fair at another Dubbo Show

Luke from ROAM media provided these exciting pictures of the recent Dubbo Show held last weekend. The Show, first staged in 1873, has grown from small beginnings to become one of the major agricultural shows in NSW, and is currently recognised as...

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David Dixon

Paparazzi

Tree-mendous! School is back for 2025

Goodbye parks, pools and playdates, hello classrooms! These youngsters are all dressed up ready to take on the new school year. Pictured are (top) Ashton and Fletcher, (below) Dana, Hugo, Bella, Edie, Evie, Theo and Alex. Do you have your family’s...

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Team At Dubbo Photo News

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Pot of gold?

The “pot of gold” at the end of this rainbow is the luxurious apartments under construction at the start of Church Street in Dubbo

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Ken Smith