Dubbo Photo News

Modern tech minerals may be hiding in extinct volcanoes

Rare earth minerals needed to fuel the transition to renewable energy and create everything from TVs to smartphones could be found inside dormant volcanoes.

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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

1 hour ago

News Extra

Tiny cottage behind a powerful change in rural kids

Teachers and health professionals have banded together to create a wellbeing hub at one of NSW’s most disadvantaged schools, improving behaviour and attendance.

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Stephanie Gardiner

5 hours ago

News

From ‘It’s Time’ to ‘A Better Future’, State Library tags election ephemera

By Sharon Bonthuys Federal, State, and Local Government elections typically generate a short-lived and disposable wave of stickers, posters, corflutes, magnets, mail-outs, badges, and flyers. With the Local Government elections now done-and-dusted...

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Sharon Bonthuys

6 hours ago

In Brief

Changed traffic conditions on highway near Gilgandra for maintenance works

Motorists travelling on the Newell Highway are advised of changed traffic conditions due to essential maintenance works starting Wednesday, September 25, north-east of Gilgandra. Transport for NSW said the works, which will involve heavy machinery...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

20 hours ago

In Brief

$17 million sale of Quest Dubbo highlights tourism growth: agent

The Quest Dubbo, a premier 4.5-star hotel in Dubbo’s main commercial area, has been sold for $17 million, underscoring the city’s growing appeal as a regional tourism hub, the selling agent said. The Quest at 22 Bultje Street was purchased by...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

21 hours ago

Socials

ORISCON and Dubbo Connecting Community Services join forces to celebrate cultural diversity

ORISCON is thrilled to announce its continued partnership with Dubbo Connecting Community Services, a collaboration that has been pivotal in supporting the migrant community and enriching the cultural fabric of our region. This partnership, which...

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Ken Smith

21 Sep 2024

Regional News

Region’s crop farmers urged to control feral pigs BEFORE harvest

A stitch in time, can save central west grain growers a large part of their harvest being decimated by exploding feral pig numbers this season. Feral pigs have enjoyed exceptional conditions to increase in numbers while staying well-hidden this...

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David Dixon

24 Sep 2024

Profiles

Class of the Week: 7TEC0 Dubbo College South Campus

Class of the Week - 7TEC0 Dubbo College South Campus 7TEC0 spent Term 2 of their Tech Mandatory subject working on Gumball Machines in the woodwork room. They had to follow a design brief and learnt many woodworking techniques to successfully...

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Lana Eather

24 Sep 2024

News

CMP trucks: the forgotten draught horses that helped win the war for the Allies

By David Dixon Dubbo Photo News recently took this fantastic shot of a classic, fully-restored Canadian Military Pattern (CMP) truck — the forgotten draught-horses of the Commonwealth armies during World War II. American-owned, Canadian-built, and...

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David Dixon

24 Sep 2024

In Brief

Childcare shortage driving rural doctors away, straining healthcare access

Nearly 70 per cent of rural healthcare workers make work location decisions based on the availability of childcare, and the current shortage of childcare positions is exacerbating a healthcare crisis in rural areas, according to a new survey by the...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

23 Sep 2024

Regional News

Emergency: Longer wait for acute care in the bush

People are waiting longer for acute care in major health issues in the bush, a recent study shows. Emergency care is declining across regional NSW, with new data revealing patients are waiting longer for urgent treatment. The latest Bureau of Health...

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David Dixon

23 Sep 2024

In Brief

5km club membership rule to be scrapped in nightlife reforms

The “outdated” rule requiring people living within five kilometres of a Club to become a member before signing in, is set to be abolished as part of ongoing efforts to cut unnecessary red tape hampering NSW nightlife, the state government said...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

22 Sep 2024

Sport

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Sport

Ducks quack out from under the warm doonas

A total of 25 “eider” Ducks threw-off their covers and dived into the pond on Sunday, in a sure sign that spring has sprung. Five of the swimmers were also Ducklings, which is another sign that it is the season of new life, with Matilda Roberts...

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Geoff Mann

20 Sep 2024

Sport

NSW Veterans four-ball sand “greens” title at Narromine

By Geoff Mann For the past nine years — minus two because of COVID-19 — Ashley Bullock, Norm Lewis, and the crew, have been organising and running a most-professional, amateur tournament on the sand greens and sublimely-emerald fairways at...

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Geoff Mann

20 Sep 2024

Sport

Track firm, sun out, oh, and a bitter wind!

Sundee Bowls at Sporties By Pistol Pete A total of 36 freezing bowlers shivered their way onto the greens last Sunday — the track was firm, the sun was out, but the winds… brrrrr! It was tough going for Ros Joseph, Greg Brown, and Matt Quill in...

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Contributed To Dubbo Photo News

20 Sep 2024

Sport

Bulls roar in 20th year, with orange on the rise

Dubbo Bulls are one step away from completing the most incredible celebration in their storied two decades as a proud football club. The “men and women in orange” took four of the six senior titles in the Dubbo and District Football Association...

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Geoff Mann

19 Sep 2024

Sport

“Naggers Cup” golf at Condo, for couples who play together

No names are given, but “several couples were courageous enough to tee-off in an event that is only for the bravest of heart”. This is how Condobolin Golf Club organiser, Brad Hurley, described the shot-for-shot event played over 27 holes on Sunday...

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Geoff Mann

19 Sep 2024

Sport

New accessible pergola opens at Trangie Golf Club

For small country golf courses like Trangie with its unique black-soil “greens”, any new development, is good news! So, such was the recent announcement of completion of a “accessible pergola facility” at the course, with community members...

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David Dixon

17 Sep 2024

Sport

Code-crosser Darcy scores a memorable rugby double

Code-crossing is not that unusual between the rugby codes, bit it usually doesn’t happen in one season, and in two separate deciders! While some sports people go through their careers never even making a grand final; some can’t get enough of...

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Geoff Mann

15 Sep 2024

Local profiles

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Profiles

What Kids Say: Cameron

What is your name? Cameron, the second part of my name is Henry How old are you? 5 What are you good at? Doing front flips into the pool, but I don’t have a pool at my house What type of food do you love the most? Mac and cheese What makes you...

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Team At Dubbo Photo News

16 hours ago

Profiles

Meet the Boss: Johnny Kent

Meet the boss Name: Johnny Kent Company: JK Quality Meats Position: Owner Our Business is known for: Quality meat service you deserve Our best selling product is: Our Sausage What qualities make a good leader: Team Work My role in the business is...

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Team At Dubbo Photo News

24 Sep 2024

Profiles

Class of the Week: 7TEC0 Dubbo College South Campus

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Lana Eather

24 Sep 2024

Profiles

Page 3 Profile: Hayley Brooks

What is your Name? Hayley Brooks Where do you work? Taronga Western Plains Zoo Do you have a nickname? Hayls What do you like to do on the weekends? Weekends are best spent catching up with friends, going on adventures and spending quality time with...

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Team At Dubbo Photo News

22 Sep 2024

Letters & opinion

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Letters & Opinion

Dose of Dorin 25.09.2024

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Paul Dorin

16 hours ago

Letters & Opinion

Coulton’s Catch Up: Monday, September 23

Broken Hill trip It was great to get out to Broken Hill last week to catch up with a number of community organisations, meet with grant recipients and introduce Nationals’ candidate for Parkes Jamie Chaffey to various locals. The visit was...

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Mark Coulton, Federal Member For Parkes

23 Sep 2024

Letters & Opinion

Salvos need 1000 Aussies to sign up to volunteer before summer arrives

By Daryl Crowden, Head of Salvation Army Emergency Services. There is nothing quite like an Australian Summer. Between the comforting warmth, the adventure of being outdoors and the enjoyment of sharing in the Christmas and New Year seasons, there...

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Contributed To Dubbo Photo News

23 Sep 2024

Letters & Opinion

Coulton’s Catch Up: Monday, September 16

National Farmer Rally I joined thousands of farmers from across the country outside Parliament House last week for the National Farmer Rally. Our farmers have had a gutful of being constantly attacked by this Labor Government and they’re calling for...

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Mark Coulton, Federal Member For Parkes

16 Sep 2024

Wellington news

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Wellington News

Fun and friends at Wellington Soldiers Club

Photo News called in to the Wellington Soldiers Club to catch up with local people and visitors enjoying time out. It’s great to see lots of big smiles for our camera!

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Colin Rouse

21 Sep 2024

Wellington News

Maintaining Bodangora Cemetery should be Council focus, historian urges

Out of sight, out of mind, Dubbo Council needs to keep its eye on the ball in maintaining our historic resting places for early pioneers, Dubbo historian Patrick Bourke has argued in a recent essay. Historic rural cemeteries – such as the one at...

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David Dixon

14 Sep 2024

Wellington News

Celebrating 60 years of nurturing native flora at Burrendong

Burrendong Botanic Garden & Arboretum (BBGA) will celebrate its 60th year of conservation, education and recreation at a special event on Sunday, September 22. The occasion marks six decades of the BBGA’s preservation of Australia’s native...

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Lana Eather

13 Sep 2024

Wellington News

House Fire in Roper Street, Wellington

Six fire engines, 2 ambulances, police attended a house fire in Roper Street in Wellington

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Colin Rouse

12 Sep 2024

Paparazzi

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Paparazzi

Postcard 23: A rose

I love to go around gardens all around the world. They say a rose is still a rose... This was a rose I saw in the park near Buckingham Palace. And I was captivated by it. It was called Elizabeth. Not Queen Elizabeth, just plain Elizabeth. I could...

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Joanne Austen Brown