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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

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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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Dubbo Photo News 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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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

01 Feb 2025

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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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Dubbo Photo News 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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Dubbo Photo News 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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Dubbo Photo News 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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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

19 Jan 2025

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Driver killed in tragic incident as tree falls on vehicle in Cowra

A driver has died after a tree fell on his vehicle in the state’s Central West Wednesday afternoon. Emergency services were called to Lachlan Valley Way, Cowra, at about 3.50pm following reports of a serious incident. Upon arrival, they discovered...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

15 Jan 2025

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NSW farmers urged to join farm fire unit trial amid overseas bushfire crisis

The devastating bushfires raging across Los Angeles are a stark reminder to NSW farmers to be prepared during our own bushfire season, according to the NSW Farmers organisation which is encouraging landholders to participate in a state government...

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Tim Pankhurst

12 Jan 2025

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Eight charged during high-visibility police operation in Central West

Eight people have been charged by police during a three-day high-visibility operation aimed at preventing and disrupting crime in the state’s Central West region. Between Wednesday and Friday, officers from the Central West Police District...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

11 Jan 2025

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Man killed in quad bike collision with pig near Nyngan

A man has died after his quad bike struck a pig on a rural road south of Nyngan early this morning. Emergency services were called to Plummers Road at Five Ways, approximately 70km south-west of Nyngan, just before 1am on Saturday. The man, believed...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

11 Jan 2025

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Traffic changes on Mid Western Highway near Mandurama

Motorists travelling on the Mid Western Highway between Blayney and Cowra can expect changed traffic conditions approximately three kilometres north of Mandurama from Monday, January 13, as essential maintenance work begins. Transport for NSW said...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

11 Jan 2025