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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The “outdated” rule requiring people living within five kilometres of a Club to become a member before signing in, is set to be abolished as part of ongoing efforts to cut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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22 Sep 2024

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Tourism review urges govt to focus on experience-led strategy

The upcoming review of the NSW Visitor Economy Strategy has called on the NSW Government to shift towards an “experience-led strategy” that showcases the state’s nature and culture beyond Sydney’s iconic landmarks, the Harbour Bridge and the...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

22 Sep 2024

The outback champions helping isolated farmers open up

Mental health champions wait at the end of the phone to help farmers struggling with isolation, loneliness and a prevailing pressure to “tough it out”.

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Stephanie Gardiner

21 Sep 2024

Regional News

Perfect timing by zoo’s new calf for World Rhino Day

Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo recently announced the birth of a healthy Black Rhino calf just in time for World Rhino Day on Sunday, September 22. Southern Black Rhinoceros Mesi gave birth to a healthy male calf late in late August, with...

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Portable wi-fi to support disaster-hit communities

NSW is rolling out technology with internet functions to keep communities connected and support emergency services during natural disasters.

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Jack Gramenz

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A poet, and nation knows it! South Dubbo’s Malia scores big in Australia-wide prize

Young Malia Pring is a poet, and now the whole nation, knows it! Dubbo South Public School’s Year Five literary prodigy, was recently awarded runner-up of the Upper Primary Section in Australia’s longest-running annual poetry competition for...

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Wool growers facing tough conditions ahead of levy vote

Current wool prices may not be high enough to sustain the industry in Australia, as producers go to the polls to set their levy for the next three years.

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Adrian Black

Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

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Dubbo Base Hospital earns regional trauma service accreditation

Dubbo Base Hospital has officially achieved accreditation as a regional trauma service, allowing more patients with traumatic injuries to receive treatment closer to home. The accreditation comes after four years of preparation to meet the clinical...

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‘Ever present’: help for families after infant loss

An online program is helping rural families navigate their grief after stillbirth, with hopes expanded services will break down stigma surrounding infant loss.

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Stephanie Gardiner

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Love that live sound? Liquid Culture is clapping right back

By David Dixon Nothing, for a dedicated musician, beats performing in front of a live audience, Rohan Hale, drummer and founder of Bathurst-based ensemble, Liquid Culture believes. The six-piece band are one of the headline acts at the Under Western...

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18 Sep 2024

Dubbo Works

Opportunity of the Week: Trainee Accountant

Are you a numbers enthusiast with a passion for business and crunching numbers? If you’re looking for an entry-level opportunity to dive into the world of accounting, crunch some numbers, and reconcile accounts, then Dubbo City Toyota has the...

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18 Sep 2024

Sport

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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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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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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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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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“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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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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17 Sep 2024

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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15 Sep 2024

Local profiles

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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

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Class of the Week: KR at Dubbo Public School

Kinder Red have been working on their addition and subtraction skills during Mathematics lessons. The students are using dice to find numbers and then use their number bond understandings to help them add or subtract without counting. They love...

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What Kids Say: Bodhi

What is your name? Bodhi How old are you? 5 What are you good at? Being Spiderman What type of food do you love the most? Pasta What makes you laugh? When my baby brother is silly Who is your favourite character from a book? Spiderman Who’s the...

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Team At Dubbo Photo News

17 Sep 2024

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Page 3 Profile: Rodney Smith

Rodney Smith What is your name: Rodney Smith Do you have a nickname? Rocket What do you like to do on weekends? Relax at home What would you do with a Million Dollars? Pay off my house and bills What are you watching at the moment? A TV series...

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Team At Dubbo Photo News

16 Sep 2024

Letters & opinion

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Mark Coulton, Federal Member For Parkes

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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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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Mark Coulton, Federal Member For Parkes

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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16 Sep 2024

Dose of Dorin 23.09.2024

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Paul Dorin

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Wellington news

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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

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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14 Sep 2024

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