Dubbo Photo News

2024 DOMAs signal epic growth in our local music industry

The fourth Dubbo Original Music Award (DOMA) ceremony was held early December at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre. The DOMAs celebrate the year that was in Dubbo’s original music scene. The record number of nominees – 45 in total...

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Bikers donate to the Children’s Ward at Dubbo Hospital

Bikers Australia Central West Branch have given wonderful support to the Children’s Ward at Dubbo Base Hospital. Out picture shows Kai Adams, with Luke Smith from Biker’s Australia Central West Branch, presenting the cheque to Jules Gregory, Kasey...

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News

Mason’s first in State is a feather in Senior Campus’ cap

It was an exciting morning for Dubbo College as the 2024 HSC results were released. Senior Campus Principal Glen Braithwaite and the rest of the school’s leadership team were thrilled for their students and staff after reading through their...

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Regional News

Regional NSW land values jump $9 billion in one year

Land values across regional NSW have risen by nearly three per cent over the year, according to new analysis by the NSW Valuer General. Valuer General of NSW, Sally Dale, said the bush has experienced a solid increase in land valuations with...

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Sophia McCaughan

Regional News

Dry argument: new water pipeline for Lightning Ridge

Securing water for the isolated north-west community of Lightning Ridge is to be funded with a Federal State $2.6 million investment in infrastructure for the community. The money will deliver a new 5.1 km pipeline for the town, upgraded booster...

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Carols By Candlelight and sunset colours

What more could you ask for? Fantastic weather, a good crowd, tasty food and drink, plenty of carols and music, Santa, and a perfect sunset. Dubbo West Rotary Club organised another well attended, highly entertaining and fun Carols By Candlelight...

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Dubbo Country Hope hosts first Christmas get-together

Contributed by Donna Falconer. Dubbo Country Hope held its inaugural Christmas celebration on Sunday, December 8, for local families impacted by cancer and life-threatening illnesses. Volunteers and their children were also invited to join the...

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NRLW Indigenous All Stars’ message of culture and country at recent Trangie visit

Inspiring the next generation while connecting with culture, country and people — this was the important message from the NRLW Indigenous All Stars’ recent visit to Trangie. The All Stars concept aims to showcase Indigenous and Maori cultures in...

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Sophia McCaughan

19 Dec 2024

Real Estate

A spectacular sneak peek at No.1 Church St

The word ‘spectacular’ really doesn’t do the building currently underway at No. 1 Church St justice, even at this stage. When inside and talking with co-developer John Walkom, it is hard to put into words the mammoth amount of work that has been...

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19 Dec 2024

Sport

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Saxbii takes home Sportsperson of the Year award

Huge congratulations went out recently to Dubbo College 2024 Sports Captain, Saxbii Shaw, who has been voted as the Western School Sports Association (WSSA) Senior Sportsperson of the Year for 2024. The prestigious Mark Leonard Memorial Trophy prize...

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Sydney top-liners are full of praise for our city’s cricket facilities

Former Narromine junior David Gainsford — now Vice-President of Manly Warringah District Cricket Club — says the four Sydney first grade sides recently returned to the big smoke full of praise for the set-up in our fair city. “Everyone agrees...

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Geoff Mann

14 hours ago

Betty Martin Pink Day Social results

Contributed by Dubbo City Bowls. The results of Social Bowls for the Betty Martin Pink Day — with a total of 21 ladies on the greens — were as follows: Winners: Kerri Dickson and Merrill O’Sullivan defeated Libby Buck and Karen Greenhalgh...

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Helen and Warren are Mixed Pairs Champions

Contributed by West Dubbo Bowls. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS Helen Davis and Warren Towney are this year’s Mixed Pairs Champions, following a comprehensive 25-9 victory last Saturday over the gallant pairing of Tracey and John Silk. The first end was the...

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Dubbo RSL Combination Bowls enjoys their last round for 2024

By Club President, Graham Ross. A total of 36 RSL combination bowlers turned out on Sunday to enjoy their last game for 2024. Whilst it was very hot, players managed to complete a full 16 ends without any major mishaps, with a few drinks and snacks...

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Racing feast over the holiday period

It’s a feast for local racing fans over the holiday period with a number of local meets to whet any punter’s appetite for the festive season. This includes Dubbo harness racing on Boxing Day Thursday, December 26, featuring the Gerard Yeo Memorial...

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Geoff Mann

Dubbo to host Bathurst in Zone Premier League final

Dubbo will host cricket’s Western Zone Premier League Final against Bathurst this Sunday at No. 1 Oval. This match will top off a busy week for skipper Marty Jeffrey who led Western against Newcastle in the Plan B Big Bash T20 Final on Tuesday...

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Geoff Mann

Local profiles

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Want your 15 minutes of fame?

Are you a local legend, a hidden talent, or just someone with an interesting story to tell? Our Page 3 Profiles are your chance to shine! Whether you’re a musician, artist, athlete, or just a friendly face, we want to hear from you. Let us introduce...

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Team At Dubbo Photo News

What Kids Say: Dana

How old are you? 8. Would you be on Santa’s naughty or nice list? Nice, I’ve been super helpful lately. Are you extra well behaved before Santa comes? I’m pretty good all year. How many days left at school this year? Too many! What year will...

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Team At Dubbo Photo News

10 Dec 2024

Class of Week: Narromine Public School debating team

The Narromine Public School debating team has argued their way all the way to the grand final of the Kerri Parkes Debating Competition. The students will now take on the Orange East Public School team in a grand final rematch, arguing for the rights...

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Lana Eather

10 Dec 2024

Page 3 Profile: Jess Ellis

Do you have a nickname? It’s just Jess. Where did you grow up? Coonamble, NSW. What do you like to do in your spare time? Binge watch my shows and spend time with the kids (not much “spare time”). What would you do with $1 million? Run an animal...

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Team At Dubbo Photo News

09 Dec 2024

Letters & opinion

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Thumbs Up 19.12.2024

Thumbs Up to ‘Pets At Peace’ for the compassionate way they dealt with the cremation of our much loved dog. Thumbs Up to Fran for providing transport to the elderly to enable them to attend Church every Sunday. Your kindness is appreciated...

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19 Dec 2024

Dose of Dorin 17.12.2024

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Paul Dorin

17 Dec 2024

Dose of Dorin 15.12.2024

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Paul Dorin

15 Dec 2024

Penultimate week | The Good Enough Parent

Monday: The week starts well. My beautiful husband spends the day sending me messages of encouragement and telling me I should “do anything to make my dreams a reality”. Unfortunately, this is because I made the mistake of telling him about last...

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Emily Thompson

14 Dec 2024

Wellington news

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Presents, food hampers and fun as Little Wings brings Santa to Wello

Santa Claus is coming to town and – rather than his usual reindeers and sleigh – he’ll be arriving on little wings! Little Wings, the transport charity for country children needing medical care in the big smoke, is hosting a very special event...

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Giant 60 ham raffle at Wello Soldiers Club

Sixty hams were lined up and ready to give to lucky winners at the Wellington Soldiers Club. The club is also running a raffle at the moment with a big bounty of goodies up for grabs, to help make this Christmas extra special

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Colin Rouse

Chrissie raffle, puddings and fruit cakes: Wellington Lions ending year with a bang

Wellington Lions are looking to end 2024 with a bang, with one final fundraising push for the year. This includes being on hand for the pre-Christmas rush at Wellington Soldiers Memorial Club this Friday, December 20, for their famous Christmas...

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18 Dec 2024

Pip and Norm’s enviro audit aims to leave Glenwood better than when they arrived

Farmers have always looked after their land, with Wellington wool producers, Norm and Pip Smith, now using science to assess their 2934ha property’s environmental health. “Glenwood Merinos” is taking advantage of an ecological and...

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16 Dec 2024

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Book launch: ‘Early Pioneers of Dubbo pre-1882’

Scenes from the recent book launch of ‘Early Pioneers of Dubbo pre-1882’, published by the Dubbo & District Family History Society Inc

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

Upside down at top speed

Up close and an awesome low level aerobatic flyover. RAAF No. 1 Flying School is back in Dubbo for a few weeks. They crew is flying out of Dubbo Regional Airport

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An essential link for 55 years

Dubbo’s L.H. Ford Bridge celebrated the 50th anniversary of its official opening this week. The bridge was christened on September 26, 1969

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