In Brief

Public urged to avoid Pilliga area due to fire sparked during storm

Emergency services are urging the public to avoid Pilliga National Park and surrounding areas as a bushfire continues to burn in the area. The fire ignited near the Sandstone Caves at about 5pm on Wednesday following a storm. Rural Fire Service...

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Local Newsdesk

01 Mar 2025

In Brief

Youth crime debate flares as teen dies in pursuit crash

A teen died and three others were injured after a police pursuit of an allegedly stolen car ended in tragedy in an outback town.

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Jack Gramenz

28 Feb 2025

In Brief

Iconic actor’s son still missing after five years, last known contact in Dubbo area

The family of James Hunter, who is the son of famous actor Bill, are still searching for answers about what happened after he vanished in early 2020.

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Farid Farid

28 Feb 2025

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Teen dead in ‘horrendous’ police pursuit rollover at Bourke, following alleged robbery at Narromine

A 17-year-old has died and three others have been injured after an allegedly stolen car rolled in an outback town following a police pursuit.

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Luke Costin

28 Feb 2025

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NSW Fair Trading to visit Dubbo next week

NSW Fair Trading’s Community Engagement team is set to visit Dubbo next week as part of the Let’s Talk Roadshow. As part of its visit, NSW Fair Trading has stated it is offering in-person information session on Wednesday, March 12, for local...

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Dubbo Photo News

26 Feb 2025

In Brief

Watch out! Cupid’s arrows are about

Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to show some love – not just to your sweetheart, but to local businesses too! From flowers to fancy dinners, our shops, florists, and restaurants are counting on you to make their day. Shop local, spread the...

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Team At Dubbo Photo News

14 Feb 2025

In Brief

Fatal motorcycle crash at Larras Lee leads to critical incident investigation

A critical incident investigation is underway following a fatal crash involving three motorcyclists at Larras Lee – between Wellington and Orange – on Saturday, February 8. Officers from Orana Mid-Western Police District were initially called to...

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Local Newsdesk

09 Feb 2025

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Police seek information after Forbes shooting incident in December

Police are appealing for information following a shooting incident in Forbes late last year. Around 3.30am on Sunday, December 22, 2024, a 34-year-old man believed he heard a loud bang outside his home on Queen Street. Two days later, on December...

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Local Newsdesk

01 Feb 2025

In Brief

Top clothing chains to close, shedding hundreds of jobs

More than 250 outlets of two leading retail chains will close, costing nearly 1000 jobs, after receivers failed to find a buyer for the stores.

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Aaron Bunch

29 Jan 2025

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Heatwave alert continues for Central Western NSW, including Dubbo

A severe heatwave warning has been issued for several regions across NSW, including the Central Western Slopes and Plains, as extreme temperatures are expected to persist until Thursday, January 30. The heatwave, which began on Sunday, is forecast...

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Local Newsdesk

29 Jan 2025

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Man dies in single-vehicle crash near Gunnedah

A man has died following a single-vehicle crash south of Gunnedah early Sunday morning. Emergency services were called to Wilmotts Road, Spring Ridge – approximately 70km south of Gunnedah – at about 4am on Sunday following reports of...

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Local Newsdesk

26 Jan 2025

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Strike force established after triple stabbing in Walgett last year

Police have launched Strike Force Calafell to investigate a violent brawl in Walgett last year that left three people with stab wounds. Around 2.20am on Sunday, September 22, 2024, officers from the Central North Police District responded to reports...

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Local Newsdesk

21 Jan 2025

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Roundabout construction begins on Bunglegumbie Road

Construction of a new roundabout on Bunglegumbie Road gets underway from Monday, (January 20), with Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) advising “these works will continue until approximately February 2026”. The project is a key component of the River...

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Local Newsdesk

19 Jan 2025