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10 Feb 2025

Regional News

Scholarships to boost health student numbers in rural NSW

In an effort to combat the healthcare worker shortage in the bush, students and graduates living or seeking employment in rural, regional and remote NSW can now apply for nine types of scholarships. The funding is in the first round of the NSW...

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09 Feb 2025

News

Chemtrails above Dubbo, as passing aircraft leave high-altitude signs

Following the grounding of all the world’s aircraft for three days following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in America, meteorologists and environmental scientists worldwide noted how clear and blue our skies appeared during that time...

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09 Feb 2025

News

Young and looking to lead? Local Rotary offers help for RYLA event

Calling young locals with a yen to lead. Dubbo West Rotary Club — for the first time in years — is looking to sponsor attendees for a prestigious week-long conference on the mid-north coast in late May. Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is...

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09 Feb 2025

News

Frozen in time: The lure of the classic Australian Falcon 351, 377 GT

It was a laid-back Australia in the early 1970s, still enjoying 30 years of seemingly-endless post-war economic boom. Bitter divisions of the Vietnam War were now drawing to a close; Dad went to work each morning; Mum minded the house and kids; your...

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08 Feb 2025

Regional News

Indigenous and health groups share in Women’s Week money

Western land councils and health agencies were among community groups that recently shared in a grant to help them promote Women’s Week early next month, NSW Minister for Women Jodie Harrison has said. “Alongside some great activities that focus...

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In Focus

Trip the light fantastic, as Saturday night dance fever returns to Dubbo

In those innocent days before dating apps, friendship forums, and online relationships, “tripping the light fantastic” was the way most people met potential partners. If you’re one of the locals who remember those wonderful Saturday night...

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Wellington News

River, dam changes as new study seeks local knowledge on old flooding events

The first step in protecting Wellington from the next big flood starts with consulting long-time locals who have faced such events before, Dubbo Regional Council believes. Council recently announced plans for a new Wellington Flood Study, which is...

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Sport

Heat hitting bowls numbers, but not playing enjoyment

Persistent heat is continuing to impact Dubbo RSL Combination Bowls numbers, with only 30 players turning-out on Sunday however, those playing, enjoyed a good morning of competition. It was a few of the “old guard” who took-out the winning...

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Sport

Great turnout for Sunday’s initial Pennant trial at West Dubbo Bowls

PENNANT TRIALS: There was a great turn-out for last Sunday’s initial Pennant trial, with more than 50 players out on the greens. Club Selectors, Debra Brown, Darren Connolly, and Anthony Brown were also on-hand with their notepads, casting...

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In Focus

Fine-free February for absent-minded readers at Macquarie Regional Library

Got an overdue library book, CD, or DVD that you never got around to returning to the local library? Now’s the time to make amends! For the month of February, Macquarie Regional Library branches are waiving fines for all overdue items, Macquarie...

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Sport

Our sporting stars and volunteers recognised on our national birthday

No district produces more sport stars and selfless volunteers than Dubbo region. Four of our best and brightest, were recently recognised on Australia Day for their tireless efforts, each one doing us proud in fields ranging from running, discuss...

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Regional News

Call for state to get tough on young offenders in the bush

The senseless death of a western NSW teenager recently has led to calls from the National Party for a tougher response to young offenders in the bush. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton, and his replacement candidate for the upcoming poll Jamie...

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