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Police appeal for information after house destroyed in suspicious fire in Dubbo

An investigation is underway after a vacant house in Dubbo was destroyed by fire in the early hours of Friday morning. Emergency services were called to Websdale Road, Dubbo, at around 2.45am on Friday, November 22, following reports of a fire. On...

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Traffic changes south of Cowra for tree removal

Motorists travelling south through Cowra and towards Canberra should prepare for changed traffic conditions on Young Road south of Cowra on Wednesday, November 20, and Thursday, November 21, as two dead and decaying eucalyptus trees are removed to...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

18 Nov 2024

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Changed traffic conditions on Newell Highway south of Moree

Motorists travelling north on the Newell Highway towards Queensland should prepare for delays south of Moree as heavy-duty pavement upgrades continue between Narrabri and Moree. Transport for NSW said essential work, including line marking and the...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

16 Nov 2024

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Total Fire Ban declared for parts of Western NSW for Sunday, November 17

Community Service Announcement from the NSW Rural Fire Service. A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the North Western and Upper Central West Plains regions tomorrow (Sunday, November 17, 2024) due to forecast hot and windy conditions. The NSW...

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16 Nov 2024

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Roadworks to impact Forbes motorists from Monday

Motorists planning travel in the Forbes area are advised to prepare for changed traffic conditions as heavy patching work begins on Monday, November 18. Transport for NSW advised the works will focus on pavement rehabilitation and bitumen spraying...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

16 Nov 2024

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Traffic detours for Scabbing Flat Bridge repairs on Arthurville Road

Motorists travelling on Arthurville Road near Geurie are advised of road closures and detours at Scabbing Flat Bridge for essential repair work. Transport for NSW advised that the bridge, located four kilometres south of Geurie, is closed to all...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

13 Nov 2024

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Jason Owen brings country rock twist to festive classic ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Mariah Carey’s timeless holiday hit, All I Want For Christmas Is You, Jason Owen has released a fresh country rock rendition of the classic, delivering a festive gift to his fans. Produced by Murray...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

13 Nov 2024

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Traffic changes on Newell Highway north of Gil for four-month patching project

Motorists travelling on the Newell Highway between Coonabarabran and Gilgandra are advised of changed traffic conditions as Transport for NSW begins extensive heavy patching work on the route this week. The maintenance project aims to improve road...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

13 Nov 2024

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NSW Ambulance welcomes new paramedic interns and emergency call takers

NSW Ambulance has welcomed 23 new paramedic interns and 21 trainee emergency medical call takers, bolstering frontline health services across the state. Some are expected to be stationed in Western NSW. The recruits were officially inducted at...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

10 Nov 2024

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Woman dies, two children hospitalised after crash near Molong

A woman has died, and two young children have been hospitalised, following a car crash on Banjo Patterson Way, Molong, late on Saturday night. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 11.30pm on Saturday, November 9, after reports of...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

10 Nov 2024

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New boats and vehicles delivered to bolster SES flood rescue capacity across NSW

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has enhanced its flood rescue and operational capabilities with new boats, vehicles, and “ark angels” distributed to units across Western NSW, including the Eugowra SES which was one of the areas devastated...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

27 Oct 2024

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Resilient Homes Program launches in Central West, but concerns remain over limited eligibility

The $40 million Resilient Homes Program, aimed at helping homeowners in the Central West rebuild and strengthen their properties after the devastating 2022 floods, has been launched. Funded jointly by the Federal and State Governments, the program...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

26 Oct 2024

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Dubbo’s growing ethnic diversity inspires new Multicultural Garden

Reflecting the region’s growing ethnic diversity, Dubbo Regional Council is keen to know what ratepayers would like to see in a new Multicultural Garden at Elizabeth Park. Council is calling for the community to provide their feedback on two...

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David Dixon

25 Oct 2024