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‘Let’s talk about it’: mental health conference in Dubbo

Community members, carers and service providers are getting together to talk about mental health and wellbeing at a free government-organised conference to be held in Dubbo on Tuesday, October 22. With the theme of “Let’s talk about it”, the...

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Roadside warnings for Central West motorists around harvest vehicles

Targeted messaging will be activated from next Thursday, October 17, at key Central West “pinch points” to encourage safer interactions between passenger vehicles and those transporting grain and hay from nearby paddocks. Electronic message...

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Local high school students star in Smith Family SmArts theatre program

Dubbo high school students with a love of the limelight recently spent a week refining their theatrical skills as part of The Smith Family’s SmArts program. The innovative Theatre Workshop, covered acting topics such as building ensemble skills...

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People at risk in hospital while waiting for NDIS care, Dubbo inquiry told

Almost 300 people with disabilities are waiting to be discharged from NSW hospitals because adequate NDIS supports are not in place, an inquiry has been told. Hundreds of people with disabilities are “languishing” in public hospitals while they wait...

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Stephanie Gardiner

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As summer storm season approaches, look to the roof over your head: NRMA

With forecasts of a hot summer and above-average storm outbreaks and rainfall averages for the Dubbo region over the coming season, home-owners are being urged to look upwards. This is because wet weather increasingly weighs heavily on Australian...

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Return to the regions: Country Press conference is being held in Dubbo

About 80 representatives from the oldest newspaper industry association in Australia are descending on Dubbo this week for the Country Press NSW (CPNSW) conference. The annual conference and awards dinner for the 46-strong CPNSW group will be held...

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Sharon Bonthuys

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Dubbo Works

Opportunity of the week: Facilities Officer – Rural Clinical School Dubbo

The Facilities Officer provides a range of administrative activities to support the delivery of the Sydney Medical School Doctor of Medicine Program in Dubbo. They coordinate all aspects of facilities, asset and resource management relating to the...

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Rental crisis is everywhere, dire for essential workers

The rental crisis is now in every community, as the nation’s essential workers struggle to find affordable homes to rent and monthly dwelling approvals drop. Australia’s housing crisis has reached the point where essential workers “are faced with...

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Rachael Ward

Farmland sales plumb 29-year low as price demands boom

Farmers’ asking prices for their land are spooking potential buyers as the number of deals plummets almost 20 per cent in 12 months.

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Callum Godde

15 Oct 2024

Deadly bird flu could lead to mass extinctions

Australia is preparing for a deadly strain of the bird flu which could lead to the extinction of unique species, as authorities brace for its arrival.

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Andrew Brown

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In Brief

Bridge maintenance near Parkes to cause traffic disruptions

Motorists travelling on Henry Parkes Way, 32 kilometres west of Parkes, are advised of changed traffic conditions from today (Monday, October 14), due to bridge maintenance at the Unnamed Creek bridge. Transport for NSW said the maintenance work...

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Roquet it home! Dubbo Croquet celebrates their 103rd birthday, with Aussie variation

By Bruce Seddon. It’s an ancient game enjoyed locally for decades, with a celebration for the ages held recently to honour the Dubbo club’s anniversary. On Saturday, September 21, Dubbo Croquet marked their 103rd Birthday in their usual manner...

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20 hours ago

“Thwack” of leather-on-willow, as new cricket season kicks off

Dubbo’s Whitney Cup cricket commenced under sun-soaked skies on Saturday, as another cricket season gets underway in the golden west. In a major development, however, there are only five clubs in First Grade this year after Rugby withdrew, citing...

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Glory days, special gathering for CYMS : “green sweep” side of ‘71

CYMS mighty “green sweep” side of way back in 1971 is getting together on Friday and Saturday, October 25–26 Last week, Dubbo Photo News announced the special gathering of the Club, formerly known as the “Greens” or “Fisheaters”, but...

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Knock-out! Massive pro debut for young local fighter, William

Young William Pollard featured on our pages last year as a fledgling boxer going places. Now, he has just had his first professional fight under the watchful eye of Australian legend, Jeff Fenech, who said: “young Will couldn’t have been more...

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Netball season wrap-up for the growing x-cellerate Club

X-cellerate Netball Club has had a fantastic year with their recent presentation highlighting their growing success. The Club now comprises eight teams including two junior teams, five competition teams, and one adult team ranging from under 8s...

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NSW Veterans Golf at Narromine winners

They came from far-and-wide for the recent NSW Veterans Golf 4-B Sand Green Championships at Narromine, with some wonderful golf played. Capt (veterans pic1. jpg): Coming home winners, Greg Barling, Narromine; former Narromine resident, Phil Johnston...

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The apple doesn’t fall far for the mighty Yeo family

Justin Yeo was a pretty fair schoolboy footballer, who turned his passion into an 11-game first grade career with the North Sydney Bears and the Balmain Tigers in the old Sydney rugby league competition. However, his and Amy’s son, Isaah has...

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11 Oct 2024

Local profiles

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What Kids Say: Rosie

What is your name? Rosie How old are you? 5 What are you good at? Swimming in the pool What type of food do you love the most? Pasta What makes you laugh? When something funny happens Who is your favourite character from a book? Olaf Who’s the...

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Page 3 Profile: Renee Webster

What is your Name? Renee Webster Where do you work? I work in Dubbo, and I am a Psychological Therapist, Life Strategist and Retreat Host, working independently. Do you have a nickname? Nae, Ren, Ron or Rennie Poh Pah (my brother and sister were the...

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15 Oct 2024

What Kids Say: Rocky

What is your name? Rocky How old are you? 5 What are you good at? Being nice What type of food do you love the most? Apples and bananas What makes you laugh? When Dad tickles me Who is your favourite character from a book? Pig the fibber Who’s the...

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09 Oct 2024

Page 3 Profile: Justine Kuhner

What is your Name? Justine Kuhner Do you have a nickname? Jus, Juzzy, JK and Bingo to name a few! What do you like to do on the weekends? Sleeping in with no alarms set, especially on a Saturday, and hanging out with my partner. Do you have any...

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07 Oct 2024

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Thumbs Up 17 10 2024

Thumbs Up to Macquarie Anglican Grammar School and Polldale Stud Shorthorns for allowing students to attend the National All Breeds in Blayney and the Australian Shorthorn Youth Show in Dubbo. Thumbs Up to the Australian Shorthorn Youth Group for...

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17 Oct 2024

Dose of Dorin 17.10.2024

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Paul Dorin

17 Oct 2024

Dose of Dorin 15.10.2024

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Paul Dorin

15 Oct 2024

Mark Coulton, Federal Member For Parkes

Coulton’s Catch Up: Monday, October 14

Regional airport funding available I’m pleased that applications are now open for Round 4 of the Regional Airports Program, with up to $7.5 million in funding available for regional airports to undertake essential works to improve aviation safety...

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Wellington news

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Good friends, meat raffles, great Chinese at Wello Soldiers Club

The Wellington Soldiers Club was once again buzzing when Photo News called in last week. As our headlines says, there were good friends, meat raffles and great Chinese food!

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Colin Rouse

Friday night at Wellington Soldiers Club

Photo News always enjoys calling in to the Wellington Soldiers Club on a Friday night to catch up with people winding down after another busy week. This time around we spotted some regulars as well as some folks who were visiting the club for the...

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Colin Rouse

11 Oct 2024

New blood for Wellington Lions, with barbecue and AGM on long weekend

By David Dixon For service clubs in many of our smaller country towns, increasing membership is always a healthy sign, with Wellington Lions Club, recently welcoming not one, but two new chums. The local Lions were pleased to greet the pair, Ollie...

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04 Oct 2024

Flying tractor trek to Wellington, keeping Little Wings in the air

By David Dixon Nothing looks less aerodynamic than a tractor, but a group of these solid farm work-horses, recently dropped into Wellington to help one country-based kids’ charity, to stay in the air. The Central West Tractor Trek proved...

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30 Sep 2024

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Upside down a top speeds

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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Ken Smith

Postcard 23: A rose

I love to go around gardens all around the world. They say a rose is still a rose... This was a rose I saw in the park near Buckingham Palace. And I was captivated by it. It was called Elizabeth. Not Queen Elizabeth, just plain Elizabeth. I could...

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Joanne Austen Brown