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Shirley celebrates 90

A 90th birthday lunch at Club Dubbo for Shirley Hartwig and family and friends.

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sHedway raises awareness of suicide prevention and mental health for shearing industry

Nicki Guttler’s successful world-record attempt at Parkdale SRS Merino Stud in the Gilgandra Shire recently was another opportunity for a relatively new shearing industry-specific mental health not-for-profit organisation to share its powerful...

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Speed-shearer Nicki cements Parkdale SRS Merino Stud’s reputation

Nicki Guttler has continued a long-standing tradition of world-record shearing success at Parkdale SRS Merino Stud in Gilgandra Shire, while creating her own legacy after breaking the world mark for Merino lambs for a female shearer late last year...

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Regional News

Local council group urges NSW Government to reverse decision on Community Justice Centres closure

The State Government is being called upon to overturn its decision to close all Community Justice Centres (CJCs) in June, with the Local Government NSW (LGNSW) group warning that the move will have severe consequences for vulnerable residents. LGNSW...

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Police seek information after Forbes shooting incident in December

Police are appealing for information following a shooting incident in Forbes late last year. Around 3.30am on Sunday, December 22, 2024, a 34-year-old man believed he heard a loud bang outside his home on Queen Street. Two days later, on December...

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Regional News

Finding and sealing water leaks in country towns to save megalitres

They’re the leaks that can cost country towns millions of litres of precious water, and a new $3 million push in towns like Dubbo and Moree will support their detection by the State Government. The State Government believes they can save...

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News Extra

Cheap loans to keep emission-busting farmers profitable

From electric utes to cow feed that stops them burping as much methane, Australia’s green bank is backing cheap loans to farmers and other equipment buyers.

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Marion Rae

Regional News

Flying high with lucky 13, as RFDS again our most-respected charity

Thirteen’s a lucky number for our unique outback health provider, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), which has again been named as Australia’s Most Reputable Charity. With a centre at Dubbo and strong regional ties, the RFDS has once again...

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News Extra

Weight loss drugs, Trump and conflicts shape ag outlook

Australia’s agriculture sector is poised for a strong year, but the Trump presidency, global conflicts and anti-obesity medications are creating uncertainty.

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Stephanie Gardiner

Get ready for a muddy good time at the 12th Annual MAAS Titan Macquarie Mud Run!

While most entrants are ready to get muddy, there will still be a small element of surprise when the 12th annual Titan Macquarie Mud Run is held on Saturday, March 15. Since beginning in 2014, the Titan Macquarie Mud Run has bought people together...

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Animals escape heatwave thanks to clever keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo

A consistently hot week in Dubbo for the last week of January was uncomfortable for many, but no match for animals at Taronga Western Plains Zoo and their expert keepers. Despite Dubbo temperatures reaching 39.8 on January 27, 41.5 on January 28 and...

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Speed-shearer Nicki cements Parkdale SRS Merino Stud’s reputation

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Cooper tops the podium as Haylee, Isabelle take on Pro Velo league

At the recent Under 15 and Under 17 NSW Championships, local star Cooper Farr performed top of his field in a number of events. Dubbo Cycle Club members have had a great deal of fun and success in the past week with members at the Tour Down Under...

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01 Feb 2025

Western boys do well in Wallabies Sevens

I have been following some of our young sportspeople who are making their names in the rugby world and, on Australia Day, two of them took centre stage at the World Sevens in Perth. I was watching online and texted Carmel Harvey (nee O’Connor who...

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Geoff Mann

Get ready for a muddy good time at the 12th Annual MAAS Titan Macquarie Mud Run!

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Heat, Australia Day hit RSL Combination Bowls turn-out

A total of only 29 bowlers braved the hot conditions for the Australia Day session which, though very warm, was a pleasant morning of play for all. Winners on the day were Chris Straojny, Shirley Marchant, and Phil Knight, who all received a $50...

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First pennant trial for Bowls NSW Open Gender Pennant is on this Sunday at West Dubbo Bowls

The first pennant trial for the upcoming Bowls NSW Open Gender Pennant year has been set down for this Sunday morning, February 2, at 9.30am. West Dubbo has nominated four teams — Grades One, Four, Six...

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Top-dog Tim is off to the National Australian Indoor titles at Tweed

Nominations are open for the Mixed Fours with play on Friday, February 14 and the 21. The Men’s Triples and Women’s Triples Championships have, however, been postponed due to Pennant trials...

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25 Jan 2025

Local profiles

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What kids say: Addison

What Kids Say What is your name? Addison How old are you? 3 What are you good at? Playing with playdough What is your favourite food? Strawberries Do you have a favourite song? The barbie girl song What makes you laugh? Barbies Who is your favourite...

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Lana Eather

Class of the Week: Dubbo Public School Kindergarten Yellow

We are Kinder Yellow. We love to learn and to read. We work hard and all get along together. Kinder Yellow loves school

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Lana Eather

What Kids Say: Asher

What is your name? Asher. How old are you? Seven, but I’ll actually be 8 on the 8th of March. What are you good at? Soccer, cricket, basketball, touch football, hurdles, discus – look, basically all sports I’m really good at, and Maths, I’m...

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Lana Eather

29 Jan 2025

Page 3 Profile: Damian Hoar

Where do you work? Money Saver Home Loans. Have you always lived in Dubbo? I moved to Dubbo in December 2022. What are your favourite memories of growing up in your hometown? I grew up in Newcastle, I have fond memories of going to the beach to surf...

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27 Jan 2025

Letters & opinion

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Dose of Dorin 02.02.2025

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Paul Dorin

Dose of Dorin 01.02.2025

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Paul Dorin

01 Feb 2025

Dose of Dorin 31.01.2025

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Paul Dorin

Andrew Schreyer, President Of Country Press Australia

As Meta abandons fact-checking, the role of local newspapers becomes even more crucial to Australian communities

Meta’s plans for the removal of fact-checking services on content posted to its platforms and the government’s decision to introduce age limits for access to social media has brought a renewed focus on the importance of regional, rural and local...

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Wellington news

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New 40 km/h school zone for Warne Street in Wellington

A new 40 km/h school zone will be implemented on Warne Street, Wellington, to improve safety for students and road users. The change follows a request from St Mary’s Catholic School, which recently installed a new access on Warne Street to ease...

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Volunteering: Wellington Museum and Historical Society needs a hand

Ruth Cosier is enjoying her new role as Wellington Museum and Historical Society’s new publicity officer, and said the organisation has a variety of volunteer roles available to keep serving the local community. A sociologist who had a 30-year...

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Wellington community celebrates Australia Day 2025 with twilight event

Peter Lewsam was named Citizen of the Year as the Wellington community gathered at Cameron Park on Saturday evening, January 25, for a twilight event recognising Australia Day and celebrating inclusivity. Hosted by Dubbo Regional Council Deputy...

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Colin Rouse

29 Jan 2025

Big end to 2024 for Wello Lions, plus free vouchers at Australia Day stall

It was a big year for Wellington Lions with a Christmas raffle wrapping-up activities for 2024. President of Wellington Arts Emily Falson drew the winning tickets with the first prize, donated by Wellington Soldiers Memorial Club, won by J Wykes...

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24 Jan 2025

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Pot of gold?

The “pot of gold” at the end of this rainbow is the luxurious apartments under construction at the start of Church Street in Dubbo

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Book launch: ‘Early Pioneers of Dubbo pre-1882’

Scenes from the recent book launch of ‘Early Pioneers of Dubbo pre-1882’, published by the Dubbo & District Family History Society Inc

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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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