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07 Jun 2023

Country music icons go back to school

By Lydia Pedrana Esteemed country music stars, Tania Kernaghan and Jason Owen, have thrilled local youngsters with a visit to their school this week. The icons, who both grew up rurally, visited Orana Heights Public School on Monday with the hope of...

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07 Jun 2023

Dubbo doctor intake for 2024 opens

By Lydia Pedrana Applications to kick off a four-year post-graduate doctor degree in Dubbo next year are now open. With 24 places available, this is the third intake of budding medical students at the University of Sydney’s School of Rural Health...

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06 Jun 2023

Quilts of Valour presented to two Dubbo residents

By Lydia Pedrana Two very special Dubbo centenarians have awarded quilts by Quilts of Valour Australia. The charity recognises veterans, service personnel of the Australian Defence Force, and the immediate families of fallen soldiers for their...

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05 Jun 2023

A musical concert inspired by unique objects of Australia’s past

By Lydia Pedrana One of Australia’s finest musical duos will grace the Macquarie Conservatorium stage with a unique concert later this month. Acclaimed guitarists and brothers, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan, will perform This is Us – A Musical...

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04 Jun 2023

Full circle for local florist

By Lydia Pedrana Florist Abby Schofield is proof that just because you are based regionally, it doesn’t mean you miss out on the big city opportunities. Earlier this year, the 26-year-old who owns Once and Flor’al by Abby, was commissioned by...

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04 Jun 2023

The tooth about Rory

By Lydia Pedrana While the word ‘dentist’ may make some people squirm in their seats, for Dr Rory Greer, it was a career path he knew he wanted to pursue from high school. Graduating from St John’s College in 2017, Dr Greer headed straight for...

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20 May 2023

It’s fierce competition for feathery friends

By Lydia Pedrana One of the quirkier (and noisier) exhibitions at the annual Dubbo Show is the poultry section. The highly competitive exhibit attracts around 250 entries each year and there are classes for every type of chook and waterfowl under...

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17 May 2023

Say cheese! Self-taught photographer proves hard work makes dreams come true

By Lydia Pedrana She is one of the region’s most sought-after wedding photographers, but it’s taken Amy Allen a healthy dose of hustle and a whole lot of passion to build her business, Amy Allen Creative Co, to where it is today. Born with...

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14 May 2023

Premium race event proves big hit among locals

By Lydia Pedrana And just like that, Dubbo’s hottest event of the year is done and dusted. But the good news is, it went off without a hitch and the Mercedes-Benz Queen of the West Ladies Race Day will be back in 2024. Unlike any other race day in...

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11 May 2023

The Dubbo Show’s most delicious exhibit

By Lydia Pedrana The Dubbo Show’s cookery competition is undoubtedly the most delicious exhibit on display over the three-day event. Attracting hundreds of entries each year, there are more than 80 different sections one can enter their baked...

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06 May 2023

From a humble home office to more than 10,000 ears

By Lydia Pedrana As well as working as a fifth-generation sheep farmer, Dubbo man Jack Cresswell is forging a successful career as a podcaster. Based on his family’s sheep stud on the outskirts of Dubbo, the 29 -year-old records an episode of the...

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02 May 2023

Dubbo Show’s Young Woman encourages others to take on the challenge

By Lydia Pedrana After flying the flag for the western region at Sydney’s Royal Easter Show, Maree Pobje is reflecting on her time as Dubbo Show’s 2022 Young Woman. Grateful for the opportunities the program has afforded her, the 23-year-old...

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