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Two charged after alleged aggravated break and enter on Talbragar Street

Two women have been charged following an alleged aggravated break and enter in Dubbo in the early hours of Saturday morning. Police say they were called to a storage facility in Talbragar Street at about 1.30am following reports of a break and...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

21 Dec 2024

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Shop local this festive season, urges NSW opposition

As the festive season approaches its peak, the NSW Opposition is calling on residents to support local businesses and farmers while finalising their Christmas shopping. NSW Nationals Leader Dugald Saunders emphasised the importance of prioritising...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

21 Dec 2024

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Campaign launches to tackle abuse against pool staff

Over 2000 incidents of abuse, violence and aggression were recorded against aquatic facility staff across Australia last year, prompting Royal Life Saving Australia to launch the ‘Keep Your Cool at the Pool’ campaign. The initiative aims to...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

16 Dec 2024

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Warren Shire water confirmed safe following PFAS testing

Residents of Warren Shire can rest assured that their drinking water is safe, with recent tests confirming it meets stringent safety standards concerning Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). The testing followed the release of...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

16 Dec 2024

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Tough new laws to protect state’s retail workers

Shoppers who abuse retail staff face severe penalties, with the NSW Government warning that tough new laws introduced last year will be enforced, particularly during the Christmas shopping rush when tensions can run high. Severe penalties will be...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

15 Dec 2024

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NSW drivers encouraged to stay safe with demerit point incentive

Nearly 1.1 million drivers in NSW are on track to have a demerit point removed from their licence under the state’s demerit point return scheme, which ends on Thursday, January 16. The initiative, now in its second year, rewards offence-free driving...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

15 Dec 2024

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Farmers urged to join NSW farm fire vehicle trial amid bushfire season

Farmers across NSW are being encouraged to nominate their private firefighting vehicles for a new government trial designed to enhance bushfire response capabilities. The trial, which began on Friday and runs until March 31, allows unregistered Farm...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

14 Dec 2024

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Teenager charged in Dubbo over outstanding warrants

A teenage boy will appear before court Saturday after being charged with outstanding warrants. According to police, the 14-year-old boy was wanted on an outstanding warrant relating to breach of bail conditions and property-related offences, after...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

14 Dec 2024

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Night roadworks to impact Great Western and Mitchell Highways

Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions during night works on the Great Western Highway and Mitchell Highway this week. Transport for NSW said the essential maintenance involves repairing wire rope barriers and is scheduled to take two...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

11 Dec 2024

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Barwon River flood warning: rural properties urged to prepare for isolation

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has issued a warning for low-lying rural properties and homesteads along the Barwon River between Walgett and Bourke, advising residents to prepare for up to seven to ten days of isolation due to predicted...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

11 Dec 2024

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Warnings of blackouts as rural workers go on strike

Electricity workers are preparing to walk off the job as a pay dispute simmers, with regional residents warned of potential blackouts at the start of summer.

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Stephanie Gardiner

02 Dec 2024

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More time for public consultation on Draft Water Sharing Plans

Landholders, environmental groups and others wanting a say on the Draft Water Sharing Plans that will impact NSW river systems – including the Macquarie/Wambuul – have now been given more time to make submissions. The NSW Government has extended...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

26 Nov 2024

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Government assistance activated for storm-hit Carinda community

Support is rolling out to assist residents and rebuild infrastructure in Carinda following a severe thunderstorm that caused widespread damage to the small western NSW town on Sunday, November 17. The Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

25 Nov 2024