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Recognition to World War II veteran extended to electorate-wide offer

The recent recognition of a World War II veteran from Dubbo is now also being offered to any family members or former service men and women in the Parkes electorate. This offer followed a special Certificate of Appreciation being made to the family...

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Can Assist Charity Golf Day is a win for locals

Can Assist Dubbo & District Branch held a very successful charity golf day at the Dubbo Golf Club on Friday, October 25. The annual event was well attended with over ninety golfers from the Hunter, Warren, Narromine, and the local community...

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Lana Eather

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Dubbo Diwali Night 2024

Amy Walia and Raman Gill recently organised Dubbo Diwali Night 2024, a lively celebration of Diwali, the festival of lights. Diwali is celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs as a symbol of light triumphing over darkness and good over evil. For Hindus, it...

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Ken Smith

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Willing and able: Former deputy commissioner talks policing, resilience and Dubbo

In last week’s issue, Dubbo Photo News introduced readers to Mick Willing APM, who was born, raised and educated in Dubbo and rose to the highest echelons in the NSW Police. After losing his career in 2022 when his deputy commissioner contract was...

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Sharon Bonthuys

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Vaughan family reunion hosted at the Macquarie Club

Celebrating 159 years in Australia is a huge milestone and organising the Vaughan Family reunion was a huge undertaking that saw the back area of the Macquarie Club at capacity recently. To go with the photos, here’s where it all began Michael and...

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Ken Smith

News

Taronga Quolls return to the wild a century after statewide extinction

One of our most amazing native species has been returned to the wild after a century of extinction in NSW. This follows a record number of Chuditch (Western Quolls) receiving the veterinarian tick of approval after another successful breeding season...

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In Brief

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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In Brief

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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Regional News

Kidman Way rest area upgrade completed to boost safety and comfort

A $255,000 upgrade of the Gilgunnia Goldfields Rest Area, located 109 kilometres south of Cobar on the Kidman Way, has been completed, providing a safer and more comfortable stop for motorists and heavy vehicle operators in Outback NSW. The upgrade...

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Minister highlights regional workforce and education initiatives at Country Mayors meeting

Extra incentives for regional health workers have led to the recruitment of over 2000 staff, according to NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Jenny Aitchison. Addressing the Country Mayors Association of NSW at Parliament House on Friday...

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In Brief

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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Sport

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Old-style Black Powder State Championships come to Dubbo

Dubbo Pistol Club hosted an old-style firearms competition last weekend as the site for the NSW State Black Powder Pistol Championships. A total of 28 athletes from all over the State arrived at the range on Old Dubbo Road to compete — using...

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Tributes flow in for fine young Rugby champion

It is as if the world stopped turning last week when news circulated across the Central West that Blue Bulls Country Championship-winning captain Teagan Miller had died in Bathurst. To her family and friends, the Bathurst Bulldogs family where she...

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Local golfer Cooper taking on Aussie’s best at NSW Open

Huge congratulations go out to to Dubbo College Year 10 student, Cooper Giddings, who has qualified for the NSW Open Golf Championships this week. This event will bring the best professional men’s players from Australia and overseas together to play...

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Rhonda’s gold! Outback Dragons show they are no fish out of water

Showing that they are no fish out of water when away from home, Outback Dragon paddlers have been going great guns in competitive events recently. This has included great work by Outback Dragons crews competing in Orange at Lake Canobolas in which...

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Good turn up for Sunday RSL Northies Combination Bowls

In a great turn up on the day, a total of 52 RSL Northies Combination bowlers turned-out to play their bowls at the City Bowling Club last Sunday. Winners on the day were Leo Balstad, Roger Shirwin, Eric Satchel, and Phil Knight, with the...

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Relay race honours Clive Rootes and supports Legacy

Various sporting clubs in Dubbo are going to pit their water skills against the mighty Dubbo Ducks and other swimming groups today, Thursday, November 14, at the RSL Health and Fitness Centre. This special event recognises a great contributor to the...

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Small world: Irish Melbourne Cup hoop earned his stripes in Dubbo

When Robbie Dolan drove “Knight’s Choice” past the winning post in last week’s Melbourne Cup, there was at least one bloke on the track who had a wry smile. Fromer jockey and now trainer, Kody Nestor, who did not bet on the big race of...

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Local profiles

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What Kids Say: Oakley

What is your name? Oakley. What is your favourite colour? Pink and Lello. What is your favourite animal? Unicorn. Do you have a favourite word? Sawyer. Who is the boss in your house? Mum and Dad! What is your favourite thing to do on the weekend?...

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What Kids Say: Vera

What is your name: Vera. How old are you? Four. What are you good at? Taking care of my sister. What is your favourite food? Pasta. Do you have a favourite song? The Cha Cha Song. What makes you laugh? When everyone is being silly. Who is your...

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13 Nov 2024

Page 3 Profile: Karen Stockings

What is your name? Karen Where do you work? Hospital Have you always lived in Dubbo? No, I grew up in Gilgandra, we moved to Dubbo in 2000, I left in 2009 and moved back in 2017. What are your favourite memories growing up in Dubbo or your hometown?...

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08 Nov 2024

Page 3 Profile: Peter McFarlane

What is your Name? Peter McFarlane Where do you work? Petries Mitre 10 Dubbo Do you have a nickname? Big Pete, or Tiny What do you like to do on the weekends? Watch my kids play sport and spending time with family and friends Do you have any hidden...

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04 Nov 2024

Letters & opinion

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Regrets

The Good Enough Parent >> This week’s column is brought to you by See-Saw Prosecco, poor impulse control, and crippling regret. I truly feel that there should be a national public holiday following Mum’s night out, because parenting while...

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Emily Thompson

Thumbs Up 14.11.2024

Thumbs Up to Australia Post Parcel Delivery Centre. Thank-you for your understanding and support in finding our misplaced parcel. Your help was very much appreciated. Thumbs Up and thank-you to Christopher Bray at Mitre 10 Dubbo. The Backyard farmer...

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14 Nov 2024

Salvation Army Red Shield Defence Services commemorating 125-year anniversary

We have heard time and time again people tell their children, “Never walk past The Salvos without giving a donation, because they helped us...

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13 Nov 2024

Join a local Garage Sale Trail event, reduce the amount of textiles sent to landfill

Each year, NSW generates over 305,000 tonnes of textile waste, with 236,000 tonnes ending up in landfill. As Australia’s largest second-hand shopping event, Garage...

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12 Nov 2024

Wellington news

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Running loose: where do you want the leash-free area for Wellington?

Dog lovers in Wellington are being asked where they would like to see a fenced-off space to allow their family pooch to run free. Dubbo Council is looking to establish a designated and fenced off-leash area for dogs in Wellington, with installation...

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Treatment chairs with ultrasound on the way: Wello Hospital Auxiliary continues to deliver

Continuing to deliver for their local hospital, Wellington Health Service Auxiliary Association, recently made a cash donation for the purchasing of important equipment for this vital facility. Due to the Auxiliary’s tireless fundraising efforts...

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11 Nov 2024

Best of friends at Wello Soldiers Club

Rhonda Darney Athanasiou and Colleen Allen were all smiles when Photo News met them at the Soldiers Club in Wellington recently

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Colin Rouse

09 Nov 2024

Fun at the Federal Hotel in Wellington

Local folks and visitors were relaxing and enjoying good company at The Federal Hotel when Photo News visited recently

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Colin Rouse

06 Nov 2024

Paparazzi

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Upside down at top speed

Up close and an awesome low level aerobatic flyover. RAAF No. 1 Flying School is back in Dubbo for a few weeks. They crew is flying out of Dubbo Regional Airport

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An essential link for 55 years

Dubbo’s L.H. Ford Bridge celebrated the 50th anniversary of its official opening this week. The bridge was christened on September 26, 1969

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Ken Smith

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