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Raising a special needs child? Why not PlayConnect at Orana Early Intervention

Raising children is a tough task for any parent. And if your loved one has special needs, it can be even harder. That’s where Orana Early Childhood Intervention’s PlayConnect and MyTime groups come into their own, Speech Pathologist and Service...

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David Dixon

7 hours ago

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Support Sing Out Choir: an all-inclusive dementia choir and community

Each Tuesday the Sing Out Choir supports over 170 individuals and brings together people from across our local region to create a sense of community, belonging, and joy. The choir is for those living with dementia and other disabilities, and their...

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Lana Eather

18 hours ago

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New Dubbo Region Visitors Guide launched

Dubbo Regional Council has launched the latest Dubbo Region Visitor Guide, presenting the region’s amazing benefits to enthusiastic travellers across the country.

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18 hours ago

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Light shines on Dubbo Women’s Festival

The second-ever Dubbo Women’s Festival brought a sea of colour, culture and camaraderie to the “quad” space at the Western Plains Cultural Centre last month. The fine weather wasn’t too hot for the outdoor activities at the festival, which...

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Sharon Bonthuys

13 Apr 2025

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Women Winging It at Women’s Day event

The Exchange Orana hosted an inspiring event, “Women Winging It,“ last month, celebrating the remarkable stories and accomplishments of women from across the region. With a full day of activities, the event was held the day before International...

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Kayla Fowler

13 Apr 2025

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Central West Riders SMC support fellow bikers at Canberra rally

The Central West Riders SMC travelled to Canberra to support the Central West Riders Forbes who have organised the ‘1000 Bikes Against Domestic Violence Rally’. A large convoy of riders were due to meet at the public carpark at Parliament House...

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Staff Writers

11 Apr 2025

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STEM western kids get a look at the future in Rotary “Challenge”

Helping encourage the next generation of STEM students, the 25th fantastic year of the Western Plains Science and Engineering Challenge was recently held at the new Centenary Pavilion of Dubbo Showground. The event – hosted by the Rotary Club –...

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David Dixon

11 Apr 2025

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Leesa coming to Dubbo to discuss a ‘Special Delivery’

Macquarie Regional Library Manager Kathryn McAlister said if anyone is a fan of Emily Henry and Nina Kenwood’s books they are going to love Special Delivery

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11 Apr 2025

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Aye, it’s a bonnie grand day, with Highland Dance returning Dubbo

Reviving an ancient folk-dance form that was hugely popular in the central west decades ago, Dubbo this Sunday is home to a regional leg celebrating the 70th anniversary of a nationwide competition. On what promises to be a bonnie grand day, Dubbo...

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David Dixon

10 Apr 2025

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Top results and an HSC boost for Dubbo College Senior Campus

Dubbo College Senior Campus has received a commendation from the Department of Education for its outstanding results in the 2024 Higher School Certificate (HSC). In a move that recognises excellence in public schools, the Department has written to...

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David Dixon

08 Apr 2025

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Indigenous Businesses Trade Fair in Dubbo on April 9 to highlight entrepreneurship

Indigenous business is now big bikkies worth billions of dollars to the Australian economy, with a special trade fair being held in Dubbo on April 9 highlighting this new Aboriginal entrepreneurship. Supply Nation — which works with Aboriginal and...

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David Dixon

07 Apr 2025

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Local fun with Dubbo Easter Egg Hunt

With the Easter Bunny soon to arrive on our doorsteps, local mother Jodie Wright is keen to give him a helping hand by organising the second year of the Dubbo Easter Egg Hunt. After moving to Dubbo and having two young children Jodie saw an opening...

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Lana Eather

06 Apr 2025

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Powter Park BMX track closed due to erosion concerns

In bad news for local BMX riders, Dubbo Regional Council has closed the Powter Park facility in Dubbo due to significant erosion concerns. Heavy rainfall over the past several months has led to substantial erosion, which was identified during an...

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David Dixon

05 Apr 2025