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Dubbo Works

Opportunity of the week: Casual Courtesy Bus Driver

Dubbo RSL Memorial Club is looking for a Casual Courtesy Bus Driver to join the team in Dubbo. This casual role will see you providing a high-quality, professional courtesy bus service to our members and guests, ensuring a safe, comfortable and...

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4 hours ago

Rising rate of jailed Indigenous women rings alarm bell

Domestic and family violence, and insecure housing are among the issues driving up the numbers of Indigenous women in Australia’s prison system, advocates say.

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Keira Jenkins

16 hours ago

Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

‘Incredible’ return of carved tree inspires community

The return of a carved tree to Gamilaraay people will reconnect them to their ancestors, cultural practices, lores and inspire future generations, elders say.

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Keira Jenkins

18 hours ago

In Brief

More time for public consultation on Draft Water Sharing Plans

Landholders, environmental groups and others wanting a say on the Draft Water Sharing Plans that will impact NSW river systems – including the Macquarie/Wambuul – have now been given more time to make submissions. The NSW Government has extended...

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Regions want power bill support from energy developers

Regional communities on both sides of the wire on the renewable energy rollout share the same concerns, polling shows, as farmers demand more from developers.

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Marion Rae

News

Artfuze exhibition showcases local artists

The upcoming group art exhibition ‘Artfuze’ with works by four local artists – Jacqueline Reilly, Frits Bos, Felicity Rostron, and Pauline Griffiths – will be on display from Friday, December 6, until Thursday, December 19, at ArtClub Dub...

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Lana Eather

Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

In Brief

Government assistance activated for storm-hit Carinda community

Support is rolling out to assist residents and rebuild infrastructure in Carinda following a severe thunderstorm that caused widespread damage to the small western NSW town on Sunday, November 17. The Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding...

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News

New Riverbank Fitness Centre opens, as contaminated land issue is unresolved

The recent launch of new top-of-the-range outdoor exercise equipment at the Riverbank Fitness Centre continues Dubbo Council’s efforts to increase the amenity, beauty, and accessibility of our Macquarie River foreshores. There is one cloud on the...

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Time Warp: Dubbo’s first mayor James Samuels back in the news!

He was one of Dubbo’s founding fathers, with this old newspaper clipping from the 1920s showing the indelible impact that our first mayor played on our fledgling town. James Samuels’ passing was reported with a glowing tribute to the man and his...

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News

Reaching for the sky to help local families access top medical care

They’re little wings, but they carry precious loads, supporting amazing families like Amanda and Bruce, one courageous couple from Armatree north of Dubbo. Their 15-month-old son, PJ, was facing a challenging medical journey after being diagnosed...

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Dubbo Works

A love of colour and a bright future, Matilda is starting out on her own

A love of colour and a bright future, Matilda is starting out on her own It’s wonderful know at an early age what you want to do in life, and to then pursue that dream with single-minded determination. That is the fortunate case for local...

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Sport

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Pickleball locals return triumphant from Gold Coast’s Masters Games

“Six of us went to the Gold Coast and we brought 10 medals home,” so said Greg King, a happy man when we spoke over the weekend. Greg has just been part of the rise and rise of one of the world’s fastest-growing sports in the west, pickleball...

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CYMS reunion sees masters of Club’s golden era return

As reported in Dubbo Photo News over the past month or so, former players with Dubbo CYMS from their first “golden era” came together over the weekend to reminisce over the good old day. The “home” for the weekend was the Castlereagh —...

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Clive Rootes Relay keeping “incredible tradition alive”

Dubbo Ducks kept an incredible tradition alive last week with the Clive Rootes Relay, which was swum and won for the war widow and orphan’s charity, Legacy. It was Peter Hargreaves who had suggested extending the reach of the event to all sporting...

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“Blue Guitar” plucked all the right chords for Pete!

When returning trainer Peter Nestor saddled up his likely runner “Blue Guitar” for the Highway Handicap at Newcastle on Saturday, he was hoping he could strike a winning chord — which he did! Nestor — who also perfectly-prepared “Sneak...

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Dubbo hosts Castlereagh, taking out Indigenous Touch Football tourney

Record-reaking numbers gathered at the Dubbo Touch footie fields as Touch Football Australia (TFA) – in partnership with the Regional Enterprise Development Institute (REDI. E) – hosted the 2024 National Indigenous Knockout over the weekend...

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Platypi “do a Penrith Panthers” with weekend WWRL victory!

The Bathurst-based Panorama Platypi turned a furious start into a match-winning lead to take the Western Women’s Rugby League title for the fourth year in a row last weekend in Bathurst. Panorama raced to a 18-0 lead through tries by Sarah Colman...

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Jeffrey leads zone cricket team back to the SCG for country final

By Geoff Mann RSL Colts and Western Zone skipper, Marty Jeffrey and his Western Zone cricket team, have regained the mantle of Southern Country Champions, after an enthralling four days in Nowra. On Thursday, the Westerners won both T20 Plan B Big...

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Local profiles

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What Kids Say: Connor

What is your name? Connor. How old are you? 5. What are you good at? Gymnastics and soccer. What is your favourite food? Cheetos with rice. Do you have a favourite song? Star Walkin’. What makes you laugh? Tickles and when my brother pulls a funny...

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Team At Dubbo Photo News

27 Nov 2024

Page 3 Profile: Kylie Peacock

What is your name? Kylie Peacock. Where do you work? I’m a ballet teacher at the Orana Dance Centre, where I teach the Royal Academy of Dance ballet syllabus. My favourite class is the Adult Ballet beginner class. Where did you grow up? I grew up on...

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Team At Dubbo Photo News

Class of the Week: Macquarie Anglican Grammar School, Stage 1 Maroon

We are Stage 1 Maroon, a beautiful group of Year 2 students from Macquarie Anglican Grammar School. Our teachers are Miss Spencer and Mrs Job. In our class, we are always excited to learn new things and work together as a class. This term, we’ve...

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Lana Eather

What Kids Say: Airlie

What is your name? Airlie. How old are you? 5. What are you good at? Drawing. What is your favourite food? Strawberries. Do you have a favourite song? No. What makes you laugh? When Mummy and Daddy say silly things. Who is your favourite character...

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Team At Dubbo Photo News

20 Nov 2024

Letters & opinion

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Dose of Dorin 26.11.2024

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Paul Dorin

Mark Coulton, Federal Member For Parkes

Coulton’s Catch Up: Monday, November 25

Valedictory speech. It was an incredible honour to deliver my valedictory speech to the House of Representatives last week, just short of 17 years since I was elected as the Member for Parkes. I was really pleased that all my family and a lot of...

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Mark Coulton, Federal Member For Parkes

Coulton’s Catch Up: Monday, November 18

Plan to fix agriculture On National Agriculture Day last week, The Nationals pledged to fix 10 terrible Labor policies that are harming agriculture in the Parkes electorate. National Ag Day is a timely reminder of the important role Australia’s...

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18 Nov 2024

Dose of Dorin 25.11.2024

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Paul Dorin

Wellington news

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Wellington High School Year 12 Formal 2024

Scenes from the Wellington High School Year 12 Formal 2024, with photos taken for Photo News by Laurie Rouse

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Colin Rouse

Wellington Soldiers Club and Golf Club merger highlights tourism potential

It’s all action stations at Wellington Soldiers Club at the moment, looking forward to the imminent merger with Wellington Golf Club with the aim of strengthening both institutions. This near-year-long process, will hopefully pass its final hurdle...

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New Lions mini-puddings on sale at Rotary Markets

They’re an Australian Christmas tradition that raises money for worthy charity groups throughout Australia, and are available in Wellington this weekend. Lions Australia’s famous Christmas cakes and puddings are on sale from the Wellington Lions...

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Running loose: where do you want the leash-free area for Wellington?

Dog lovers in Wellington are being asked where they would like to see a fenced-off space to allow their family pooch to run free. Dubbo Council is looking to establish a designated and fenced off-leash area for dogs in Wellington, with installation...

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17 Nov 2024

Paparazzi

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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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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