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David
Dixon

Water, water, everywhere: new hub to save 500 million litres for the regions

After the reported success of the State’s first Regional Water Loss Management Hub trial, the NSW Government is rolling out the program to a dozen other regional councils. The innovative program leverages local expertise to ensure communities can...

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David Dixon

20 minutes ago

Regional News

Far western residents get their say about major power outages

Residents of far western NSW who went without power for weeks during October last year have been given the opportunity to have their say to an official inquiry. The NSW Legislative Assembly Committee on Environment and Planning has been conducting...

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David Dixon

1 hour ago

News

“Tin hares”: Aussie-made rail motors that opened up our big, brown land

Time Warp... Often affectionately known as “tin hares” by rail enthusiasts, they were the beloved little run-abouts on country railway lines that provided speed, comfort and security for generations of travellers in the Australian bush. Rail...

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David Dixon

9 hours ago

Sport

Billy Stirton, our first great footy star?

Celebrating the centenary of the tri-school structure for the Astley Cup in 2025, local historian, Patrick Bourke is providing Dubbo Photo News with occasional snippets of our sporting past. “Billy Stirton was probably the first Dubbo-born rugby...

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David Dixon

9 hours ago

Wellington News

Dry stone walling: Emma’s ancient celebration in Wello this weekend

Dry stone walling — the careful arrangement of locally-sourced rocks to create a perimeter fence without the use of mortar or concrete — is an ancient craft making a comeback in the 21st century. Many district locals may not know it, but...

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David Dixon

28 Mar 2025

Continuity, care and top service are the “key” to Craig and Melinda’s success

Among the first-ever retailers in the Orana Mall when it opened more than four decades ago, the “key” — excuse the pun — to their success for this local institution, is attention to detail and great service. Started and run by his...

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David Dixon

28 Mar 2025

Profiles

Page 3 Profile: Bruno Efoti

What is your Name? Bruno Efoti. What do your friends call you? I don’t have a nickname, I’ve always been just been “Bruno”! Where did you grow up? I come from the smallest of Tonga’s three main islands. What do you like to do in your spare...

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David Dixon

27 Mar 2025

News

Tradies Ball is finally here - glitz, glamour, dancing, fun!

It’s finally here! This Saturday, the inaugural Tradies Ball at Dubbo RSL Memorial Club is set to be a night to remember, and it’s all in support of an incredibly worthy cause. Hosted by Dubbo Photo News on behalf of Tradies In Sight, this gal...

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David Dixon

27 Mar 2025

Dubbo Works

More bread: Regional workers doing better in a range of trades, professions

The trade-off for living in the country — enjoying superior quality of life, lower-cost housing, sense of community, and proximity to the beauty of nature — has always been receiving lower wages in most occupations. However, a startling new...

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David Dixon

25 Mar 2025

News

Hear Our Heart helping identify auditory issues for local children

Recent hearing tests for children in Dubbo highlight the wonderful work of a local charity providing auditory checks for young children throughout the Central West. The ‘Hear Our Heart Ear Bus’ dropped into Peppercorn Child Care Centre in...

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David Dixon

25 Mar 2025

Dubbo Works

New coordinator Leanne appointed as Wellness Centre expands services

Those affected by cancer in western NSW now have a new staffer to liaise with at the Western Cancer Centre Foundation’s (WCCF) Wellness Centre, as the group’s long-term vision becomes reality. This follows the recent appointment of Leanne Davis to...

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David Dixon

25 Mar 2025

Regional News

Broken school: Students in pop-up classrooms as mould closes facility

The key question is: If a public school on Sydney’s North Shore was closed due to a mould outbreak, how long would the State Government take to make plans for a replacement facility? NSW Opposition is asking just that hypothetical, calling on the...

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David Dixon

24 Mar 2025

Regional News

Six bush experts appointed to Regional Development Council

Six independent experts across regional and rural economics, primary industries, natural resources, and Aboriginal economic development, were recently appointed to help guide the government’s investments in new regional businesses and job creation...

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David Dixon

24 Mar 2025