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Heath crisis for bush Australians, as study shows $850 spending shortfall

It’s not a pretty picture – the health of rural Australians is far poorer than their city counterparts, with a new study showing even the most basic services lacking in many parts of the bush. Rural, regional and remote Australians are dying at...

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59 minutes ago

Nature’s Academy opening on Spitfire Drive; inspiring imagination through power of play

With childcare facilities now at a premium in the Orana region, Nature’s Academy is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest early learning centre on Spitfire Drive, Dubbo. With the theme of “Inspiring Imagination” the new centre...

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13 hours ago

Canny regional Aussies are better with their dough, study shows

Call it the canny ways of the bush, but a new survey has found that regional Australians are more “money confident” than their metropolitan counterparts. They also display a lower appetite for risky behaviour and fewer perceived barriers to...

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25 Feb 2025

Nats claim victory as ‘fresh food tax’ punted ahead of federal election

Making our farmers pay to combat bio-hazard threats posed by imported food and fibre was never a popular idea for a tax in rural Australia. But with the Federal Parliament having risen for probably the last time before the next election, it seems...

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25 Feb 2025

Wellington News

Farewell for beloved local volunteer who served Wellington community

By David Dixon He was a man who gave his all to his community and will be sadly missed by a whole range of volunteer organisations in Wellington, with the community mourning the passing of local identity, Dr Mike Augee. The former Councillor and...

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25 Feb 2025

Money for Bourke, Moree crime sprees, but Nats ask ‘what about other western towns?’

With the State Government recently announcing another $2 million to help fight crime in Moree, critics are asking, what about other western NSW towns like Warren, which was recently rated a “very unsafe area” in a national study. With the NSW...

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Profiles

Page 3 Profile: Stacey Bohm

Where do you work? I own a Mortgage Choice franchise that covers all of the Central West. I also have a second job as the Deputy Mayor of Narromine. Have you always lived in Dubbo? I grew up in Dubbo, and have now lived in Narromine for the past 13...

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In Focus

New to town? Come along and find out what Dubbo has to offer

Just moved to the west and want to know the services, local groups, and amenities on offer? Then why not hop down to Dubbo Council’s New Resident Night being held early next month! “We are excited to invite you to the up-and-coming New...

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Sport

Our greatest sporting rivalry: Tri-series Astley Cup hits 100

One of Australia’s greatest and longest-running sporting rivalries, the Astley Cup, reaches a very important milestone in 2025. While its origins go back a few more years than this, the classic tri-series competition between Dubbo, Orange, and...

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Orange first regional town to trial recycling water plant technology

Orange could be the first country town in NSW to have a purified recycled water treatment demonstration plant as a business case is developed on the proposal. Orange City Council is to explore the feasibility of building pioneering new...

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23 Feb 2025

In Focus

Rescuing our most-ancient mammal species, the platypus

They’re the rarest form of mammals that lay eggs instead of having life young, with last week marking 12 months since Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo officially opened their Platypus Rescue Head Quarters. The $12.5 million centre — co-funded...

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23 Feb 2025

News Extra

Urban legend come true: Monkey jockeys riding high at race tracks!

Time Warp. Often derided as folk history, occasionally, urban legends are true! Stories of monkeys being used as precariously-poised “jockeys” on greyhounds at race meetings, are often viewed as a myth. However, along with billy-cart racing and...

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