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Tips for finding pet-friendly housing

If you’re a pet owner, you know the challenge of finding a housing arrangement that’s welcoming and suitable for you and your animal friends. However, you can streamline your search by taking a targeted approach. Here are some valuable tips to help...

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News

Bridge restrictions over the Macquarie is impacting local producers, families

Scabbing Flat Bridge may have a fascinating history as one of those classic Australian hard-wood, Heritage-listed crossings of the Macquarie River, but is it still fit for purpose? Weight restrictions and regular closures of the structure on the...

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Local charity cheques from Golden Oldies Truck Club Inc.

The Golden Oldies Truck, Tractor, and Quilt Show took over the Dubbo Show Ground for two days on August 10-11, 2024. It was an amazing display of trucks, tractors, cars, stationary engines, traction engines, and buses that was well enjoyed by the...

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In Focus

Half new Dubbo medical course intake hail from the Golden West

With nearly half its new intake coming from the golden west, the School of Rural Health recently welcomed 2025 first-year medical students undertaking the University of Sydney’s entire four-year Doctor of Medicine program in Dubbo. Representing...

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Socials

Locals tour Lost Wetlands of Dubbo

Healthy Rivers Dubbo, a leading local community group providing a strong voice for our local rivers, organised tours of some of Dubbo’s lost wetlands to mark World Wetlands Day on Sunday. The crowd, including Mayor Josh Black, heard about the...

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News Extra

Shipboard romance: David and Stella’s 65 years of love and devotion

It all started out with a fun dare on a cruise ship, but care, devotion, and reliability is what has kept Stella and David Aird happily married for almost 60 years. The pair’s Valentine’s Day plan was to spend time together by going out for...

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Dubbo women aged 50 to 74 urged to book now for ‘First-Time February’ breast screen

BreastScreen New South Wales has launched a new awareness campaign ‘First-Time February’ via targeted media releases from the Western NSW Local Health District aimed at informing the public that having a breast screen every two years is one of...

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Real Estate

Renting with roommates: what to look for

Sharing your living space with roommates has financial and social benefits, but finding the right person to share your living space with is crucial. Here are some key considerations to keep in mind when you’re searching for a roommate. •...

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Regional News

More teachers for western NSW schools, vacancies halve as kids return to class

Thousands of extra children in public schools across regional and rural NSW have a qualified teacher in front of them this year. New Government data indicates that teacher vacancies in the bush have fallen to a four-year low, reduced by 47 per cent...

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Regional News

More money to tackle crime in Moree but other regional towns ‘defenceless’, Nationals claim

While rural youth crime reduction advocates have welcomed more than $2 million in additional funding for Moree over the next four years, the state opposition has said it leaves other regional areas “defenceless”. The new money is aimed at...

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Sport

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Alley-oop! Local basketballers excelling in a range of events

‘It was a remarkable achievement for a 15-year-old,” Western Region Academy Head Coach and Dubbo Basketball legend Claire Bynon (Hargreaves) told Dubbo Photo News

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Geoff Mann

15 Feb 2025

Farewell to Newtown Cricket Club stalwart

It is with a heavy heart that I pay tribute to a lifelong friend and Newtown Cricket Club Life Member. Dave Minney loved his family — he was the eldest of eight boys — and his wife Sara and Children Xavier and...

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Geoff Mann

15 Feb 2025

Ducks on the road for fun AIF Condo event

Thirteen Ducks boarded the bus on Saturday morning for this year’s AIF Carnival in Condobolin. The annual competition was started began to celebrate the service of men and women in the Returned Services and provides an opportunity to develop...

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Geoff Mann

Commitment, training, support: Cooper makes NSW cycling squad

After years of personal commitment, training, and support, Dubbo Cycle Club is thrilled to announce that Cooper Farr has been selected to represent NSW in the Under 15s division at the upcoming Australian Track Titles...

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Sport helping others, Dubbo Dirt Bike Club donates to Country Hope

The natural generosity of our sports clubs was again highlighted with a wonderful presentation recently. This involved Dubbo and surrounds Regional Coordinator for Country Hope, Donna Falconer, receiving a $2000 donation from Dubbo Dirt Bikes...

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Hot days not keeping keen Combination Bowlers away!

In spite of the continuing hot weather, Dubbo RSL Combination Bowls had a heathy 45 competitors playing last Sunday, with the majority of stalwarts showing-up and a couple of new players as well. Winners on the day were Col Cottee, Tracey Keenan...

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Tremendous roll-up for second pennant trial at West Dubbo Bowls

Once again, there was a tremendous roll-up for the second pennant trial last Sunday. In conjunction with the trial, a draw for prize-money was held as well as a barbecue to follow. Results: First — John Silk...

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13 Feb 2025

Local profiles

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Page 3 Profile: Val Clark

What is your name? Val Clark. Where do you work? From home. Have you always lived in Dubbo? Since 2009. What are your favourite memories of growing up in your hometown? At my hometowns – London and Elizabeth – the freedom to roam the streets (of...

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Team At Dubbo Photo News

Class of the Week: Central West Leadership Academy Kindergarten

This year, Central West Leadership Academy is excited to welcome 21 new students to our school! Mrs Lou Burns is leading this fantastic class, with the help of Miss Annie Ferguson and Miss Jacinta. The students have been working hard in literacy and...

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15 Feb 2025

What Kids Say: Kora

How old are you? 4. What are you good at? Painting, drawing, jumping. What type of food do you love the most? Noodles and steak – and I love sushi. What makes you laugh? Manaia my sister. Who is your favourite character from a book? Thelma the...

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Team At Dubbo Photo News

11 Feb 2025

Love Your Work: Robyn Brien

Your name: Robyn Brien. Where do you work? Wellington Arts. What’s your job? Arts Teacher. Why do you Love Your Work? I love the creating! I love being inspired by people’s creations. What’s the best thing to do to relax? Crotchet. What’s...

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Lana Eather

11 Feb 2025

Letters & opinion

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Dose of Dorin 16.02.2025

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Paul Dorin

Mark Coulton, Federal Member For Parkes

Coulton’s Catch Up: Monday, February 10

Parliament returned for the first sitting fortnight of 2025 last week. It was a bittersweet week for me, marked by the reality that it was my last ‘first week’ back in Canberra. Speculation on when the election will be...

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10 Feb 2025

Dose of Dorin 14.02.2025

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Paul Dorin

Thumbs Up: February 13, 2025

Thumbs Up to Shakespeare’s Funerals who were very professional and helpful when I asked about ordering a memorial plaque on February 6. Thumbs Up to all the past and present members of Dubbo’s Mud Run committee. We were on a family walk on the...

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13 Feb 2025

Wellington news

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River, dam changes as new study seeks local knowledge on old flooding events

The first step in protecting Wellington from the next big flood starts with consulting long-time locals who have faced such events before, Dubbo Regional Council believes. Council recently announced plans for a new Wellington Flood Study, which is...

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07 Feb 2025

Never a dull moment at Wello Soldiers Club

Friends catching up, families having fun together... and even a mystery birthday! It was all happening at the Wellington Soldiers Club when Photo News called in during a hit summer day

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Colin Rouse

07 Feb 2025

Great Wellington music duo

Brendan Hyde and Jono Nicholson, well-known local Wello lads have formed an impressive duo. Brendan is an amazing drummer and Jono’s vocals were fantastic. Performing at Wello Soldiers Club on Friday night, they kept the crowd entertained for hours...

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Laurie Rouse

05 Feb 2025

Creative opportunities thanks to Wellington Arts

Wellington’s main street Nanima Crescent has been abuzz lately, thanks to Wellington Arts, a support network for local artists and groups, with direct links to Orana Arts and other regional networks. It was established in 2018 with a goal to support...

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Lana Eather

03 Feb 2025

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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

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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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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