Dubbo Photo News

8 hours ago

‘Chappo’ bags McGrane top prize at Dubbo Day Awards

Anthony “Chappo” Chapman has been recognised for his services to swimming with the prestigious Tony McGrane Award at the annual Dubbo Day Awards Ceremony, held recently at Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre. Dubbo Regional Council...

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In Focus

Great bookmarks from local kids, with winning entries announced by library

First thing you need when you’re reading a good book, is a great bookmark — with local kids across the golden west recently doing their creative best to turn-out some truly original creations. In judging these fine individual efforts, the team...

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Find our creepy Christmas Critters while supporting local businesses

They’re creepy Christmas Critters, and if you can find just 10 of them in local shop windows, there’s a prize for every little girl and boy in the golden west! These cute little gremlins are all part-and-parcel of Dubbo Council yuletide’s...

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Regional News

Burden of the bush: child poverty costing region $3 billion per year

The economic and social cost of child poverty in the Central West, Orana and Far Western NSW is estimated to be more than $3 billion per year, according to landmark research commissioned by peak social services body, NCOSS. The study estimated the...

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Coming in to land, new money for bush airstrips

Isolated bush airstrips in western NSW are up for $15 million in new funding to improve emergency care, regional development and access for local communities. A total of $15 million from the NSW Government’s $400 million Regional Development Trust...

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Regional News

Agriculture stays above $20 billion value, despite headwinds

Despite some headwinds and external pressures, agriculture in NSW is still a $20 billion industry, latest figures show. Farmers may not be getting a “pound a pound” for their wool like in the glory days of the 1950s, but NSW producers have...

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Socials

Dubbo College Year 12 celebrations

It was party time for Dubbo College Senior Campus Year 12 students. The now traditional gathering in Victoria Park for students, family and friends, prior to the rest of the end-of-school festivities at Dubbo RSL, was a sea of formal style and...

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Ken Smith

Wear it Purple Day to highlight domestic violence affecting thousands locally

Domestic violence is again in the spotlight, with a colour-themed community campaign being promoted this Friday to highlight the issue in the Central West. With a stall also being held tomorrow in Dubbo, latest statistics for the district show...

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A Stitch in Time: Oxley Village residents create a patchwork of memories

As told by Jodi Martin, UPA Oxley Village Retirement Living Manager & Residential Admissions Coordinator. In the heart of the UPA Oxley Retirement Village, a group of residents have come together to create something truly special – a patchwork...

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Real Estate

Older Australians in retirement villages enjoy a good quality of life: report

A recent study has found retirement living residents have a better quality of life than other older Australians, while renters fared the worst. The Catalyst Research Report, which was commissioned by the aged care industry, summarises feedback from...

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Return and Earn Dubbo helping power record Little Wings flights

Dubbo has this year for the first time become the highest-serviced area for an iconic air charity flying country kids needing medical help in the city. Locals donating their return-and-earn money for recycled drink containers have also been doing...

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Sport

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Good news for bush footy, the Bulldogs are back in business!

Good news for bush footy, the Bulldogs are back in business, baby! Warren will be returning to the Castlereagh League fold in season 2025, after their application to rejoin the Castlereagh competition was unanimously supported by all the current...

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4 hours ago

Honey, I shrunk the horses!

April Hoy grew up in Dubbo with her seat in a gig and hands full of reins. Her “playground” was the Dubbo Harness Racing track. She comes from a family who have loved standbred horses all her life. Dad Garth and Uncle Lester are legendary names...

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Geoff Mann

Rugby league cultural exchange was about “more than football”

“More than football”. That’s how former NRL first-grader Joe Williams described the recent Under-13s rugby league cultural exchange between the Greenacre Tigers from south-west Sydney and the local St John’s Club at Dubbo. As well as the...

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Dallas Reeves

Trangie’s very own Jess Skinner named Coach of the Year at BLAK Awards

Trangie school principal and highly-credentialed national rugby league coach Jess Skinner has been awarded another major honour at the BLAK Sports Awards recently. After playing, leading, and coaching male and female league tag and tackle teams...

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Geoff Mann

8 hours ago

Thrilling Mixed Pairs semi-final as smooth-as-Silk pair progress

Contributed by West Dubbo Bowls. In a thrilling Mixed Pairs Championships semi-final last Saturday, Tracey and John Silk progressed to the final after a hard-fought match against Ros Gilholme and Trevor Williams. The final score was only 17-13, but...

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New Duck Paul flaps his wings!

The local Dubbo Ducks swimming club was abuzz this week with the arrival of a new, albeit temporary, member. Paul Edwards. Paul joined the Ducks at the RSL Pool while visiting the city to lend a hand with the impending birth of his grandchild, and...

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Geoff Mann

Sunday Bowls on Erskine

Contributed by Pistol Pete. It ranged from a pleasant 270C to a warmish 300C of sunshine spread over the 46 bowlers that took part in the last of the spring bowls last weekend. This week, however, will mark the first of the summer sessions, but...

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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

26 Nov 2024

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

22 Nov 2024

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 30.11.2024

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Paul Dorin

18 hours ago

Thumbs Up 28.11.2024

Thumbs Up and thank-you to Mat from Yard King for his expert help in many areas and wide knowledge. He is reliable and seems to know everything. Thumbs Up and thank-you to Joe from Yard King who has a lot of knowledge and skills, gained through his...

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Dose of Dorin 28.11.2024

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Paul Dorin

Dose of Dorin 26.11.2024

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Paul Dorin

26 Nov 2024

Wellington news

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Sunday night at the Wellington Soldiers Club

Photos by Colin Rouse

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Colin Rouse

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

23 Nov 2024

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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22 Nov 2024

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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22 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