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Regional News

Farmers, opposition warn government climate policy will increase food prices

Farmers have raised concerns that the Federal Government’s new climate-related financial disclosure laws will add more costs to food production and increase prices for families already struggling with the cost of living. The policy, which requires...

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33 minutes ago

Dubbo Works

Recruitment: 3 tips to make your job offer more attractive

Is your company recruiting? Are you having trouble filling a position you posted a while ago? You can do several things to make your job posting or ad more attractive. Try these three tips to make your job offers irresistible: 1. Avoid complicated...

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Staff Writers

10 hours ago

Regional News

Petition launched to oppose plan to axe state’s only regional rail service provider

A petition opposing the NSW Government’s plan to axe the state’s only regional rail service provider has been launched, with the NSW Nationals warning that more than 100 jobs are at risk under the proposal. The decision is part of the latest...

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20 hours ago

In Brief

Airport to temporarily close during hazard reduction burn

Dubbo Regional Airport will be temporarily closed from 5pm on Saturday, January 18, until 5.30am on Sunday, January 19, as the Rural Fire Service (RFS) conducts a hazard reduction burn at the site. Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) advised the controlled...

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21 hours ago

After a decade at the helm, RSL’s Gus is ready to transition into a happy retirement

After more than a decade at the helm of one of country NSW’s top licensed clubs, Friday, January 10, was the last day in charge for Dubbo RSL Memorial Club General Manager Gus Lico. In his 11 years as the General Manager, Gus has seen the Club...

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‘Strong man’: Zoo names new giraffe calf ‘Chacha’

The fourth giraffe calf born at Taronga Western Plains Zoo during the spring season has officially been named ‘Chacha’ following a public vote. Born to experienced mother Ntombi on International Zookeepers Day in October, Chacha received 62 per...

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21 hours ago

Dubbo Works

Stressed at work? Here’s how to deal with it

At certain times of the year, work stress can skyrocket. Some situations are easily managed and quickly resolved, but others can trigger persistent and unpleasant symptoms. Here’s how you can prevent stress in the workplace. Pay attention to the...

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Staff Writers

Zoo-riffic place to tie the knot

Several civil celebrants from in and around the Dubbo region gathered recently to celebrate National Celebrants’ Day at an iconic and very popular local wedding venue – the Taronga Western Plains Zoo. With experience ranging from almost 30 years...

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Sharon Bonthuys

Looking for your dream addition? Give Brentley and the crew a call

Whenever you’re ready for your dream addition, why not give Brentley Gillett and his dedicated team from Outback Home Improvements, a call? This locally-owned and family-operated business, can provide all your extension needs, no matter what your...

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Dubbo Works

Opportunity of the Week: Retail Store Manager at Smiggle, Orana Mall

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Retail Store Manager to join the Smiggle Team at our ORANA MALL store in Dubbo to maximise sales opportunities through coaching, developing and providing feedback to your team. To excel in...

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15 Jan 2025

Dubbo airport upgrade to boost emergency response

Dubbo Regional Airport is set to become a critical hub for emergency services with an upgrade to accommodate the larger Rural Fire Service air tankers that can’t currently use the facility. The upgrade, announced this week, will strengthen and...

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15 Jan 2025

Sport

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Dubbo RSL Bowls on a roll in the new year

The Combination Bowls recommenced last week after the Christmas break with a good roll-up and the same can be said for Sunday, January 12, with 51 bowlers on the greens at Sporties. Winners for the day were I Hildebrandt, Di Decan, and Kevin Decan...

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Geoff Mann

10 hours ago

January 4 results from Dubbo City Bowls Club

Dubbo City Bowls Club has wrapped up another competitive week of Minor Pairs bowls, with key matches played on Saturday, January 4, and future fixtures announced. In the Ladies Minor Pairs final, Christine Castlehouse and Colleen Ryan emerged...

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07 Jan 2025

Former Dubbo junior athlete named amongst Australia’s best under-21 competitors to watch in 2025

Telaya Blacksmith, who has previously credited her time competing in athletics in Dubbo as an important part of her journey in sport, has been named on a list of some of Australia’s best under-21 athletes set for big things in 2025. The list also...

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Joanna Guelas

31 Dec 2024

Local sports champs rewarded with new funds to follow dreams

A total of 19 young athletes from the central west recently received financial assistance to fulfil their sporting dreams. The young sportspeople from Breelong, Coolah, Coonamble, Condobolin, Dubbo, Gunnedah, Moree, Narrabri and Warialda have...

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26 Dec 2024

Stellar weekend wraps up a record-setting Cycle Club year

Contributed by Dubbo Cycle Club. Dubbo Cycle Club recently concluded a stellar weekend at the NSW Track Cycling Championships, held at the iconic Dunc Gray Velodrome in western Sydney. The event, which saw riders from across the State compete...

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25 Dec 2024

More thoughts on a remarkable man of local athletics, Ross Poulton

Dubbo Photo News colleague David Dixon’s glowing tribute to “the father of Dubbo athletics”, Ross Poulton, last week was a must-read and a bookmark in the city’s sporting history. Unfortunately, I was out of town for a family event at the...

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Geoff Mann

22 Dec 2024

LeagueCastle’s Top 150 sparks bush rugby league debate in the off season

Sparking debate about bush rugby league was what LeagueCastle aimed to do when it ranked the top 150 bush football sides across the state. LeagueCastle is a podcast that started in 2018 as a general sports show and has since focused on rugby league...

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DallasReeves

22 Dec 2024

Local profiles

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Class of the Week: Dubbo West Public School Support Class

Four students – Miah, Benjamin, Emma and Margaret – from our Support Class at Dubbo West Public School (DWPS) recently qualified at a local event held in Dubbo to compete in the State Ten Pin Bowling Competition to be held in Sydney. They...

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Lana Eather

23 Dec 2024

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

20 Dec 2024

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

Letters & opinion

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Mark Coulton, Federal Member For Parkes

Coulton’s Catch Up: week commencing Monday, January 13

Happy New Year I would like to wish everyone in the Parkes electorate a very happy New Year! I hope the Christmas period was one full of rest, relaxation and opportunities to reconnect with loved ones. Here’s to 2025 being a great year for all...

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13 Jan 2025

Thumbs Up: January 16, 2025

THUMBS UP to Delissio, Orana Mall. Great service from the staff. The melts were delicious as was the ice chocolate. Always nice fresh food. Certainly will be back. THUMBS UP to Conner servicing the counter at The Reject Shop. Always super-friendly...

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Dose of Dorin 15.01.2025

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Paul Dorin

15 Jan 2025

Dose of Dorin 13.01.2025

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Paul Dorin

13 Jan 2025

Wellington news

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Burrendong Dam still a great place for family fun

Burrendong Dam has been one of the region’s favourite family destinations for generations, and it’s not uncommon to see grandparents who enjoyed the water in their own childhoods now out with their own grandkids today! January 2025 has been no...

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Colin Rouse

10 hours ago

A great place to meet at Wello Soldiers Club

The hotter summer days we’ve been having over the holiday period have seen many locals heading to the Wellington Soldiers Club for a cool space and a cooler drink

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Colin Rouse

17 Jan 2025

What an achievement! Congratulations to James

While most of us had Christmas Day and New Year’s Day as good reasons to celebrate, one local bloke had a great extra reason to say “cheers” recently. James Smith is pictured enjoying a well-deserved beer on his retirement from Fletcher...

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Colin Rouse

Carved trees and stone artefacts celebrate Wellington’s unique heritage

Celebrating the unique Indigenous heritage of the Wellington district was the theme of a new exhibition, Beneath Our Feet, opened in December. The latest exhibition showcases a large significant stone artefact collection recently repatriated...

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03 Jan 2025

Paparazzi

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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

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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Ken Smith

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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