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David
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Local Islamic charity bags $50,000 for youth project

Local Islamic charity group, the Central West Muslims Association, recently received $50,000 from a Government grants program aimed at youth-led projects for disadvantaged communities. The Dubbo-based non-profit received the funds under a project...

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David Dixon

23 Dec 2024

In Focus

Four generations of Johnsons get together

Christmas is about family, with local Dianne Carroll recently sending in a touching photo to Dubbo Photo news showing four generations of her family who got together on Wednesday, December 11, for morning tea at the Coffee Club in Dubbo. Pictured...

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David Dixon

23 Dec 2024

Dubbo Works

Inland Rail project: Time to it get back on track, supporters say

With so many local jobs on the line in this nation-building project, the Federal Government should be full-steam ahead on the Inland Rail development, advocates argue. This follows a renewed push for the Inland Rail project to be finally completed...

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David Dixon

23 Dec 2024

Sport

Saxbii takes home Sportsperson of the Year award

Huge congratulations went out recently to Dubbo College 2024 Sports Captain, Saxbii Shaw, who has been voted as the Western School Sports Association (WSSA) Senior Sportsperson of the Year for 2024. The prestigious Mark Leonard Memorial Trophy prize...

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David Dixon

21 Dec 2024

News

Bloody good tour! Simmo’s Aussie-wide plasma odyssey

Blood, sweat and tears. That’s what “Simmo” Braun is offering to save the lives of hundreds of Australians. The single parent, with three young kids in tow, is funding his own way around Australia on his “The Bloody Good Tour”, dedicating...

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David Dixon

21 Dec 2024

News

Mason’s first in State is a feather in Senior Campus’ cap

It was an exciting morning for Dubbo College as the 2024 HSC results were released. Senior Campus Principal Glen Braithwaite and the rest of the school’s leadership team were thrilled for their students and staff after reading through their...

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David Dixon

20 Dec 2024

Wellington News

Presents, food hampers and fun as Little Wings brings Santa to Wello

Santa Claus is coming to town and – rather than his usual reindeers and sleigh – he’ll be arriving on little wings! Little Wings, the transport charity for country children needing medical care in the big smoke, is hosting a very special event...

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David Dixon

20 Dec 2024

Regional News

Dry argument: new water pipeline for Lightning Ridge

Securing water for the isolated north-west community of Lightning Ridge is to be funded with a Federal State $2.6 million investment in infrastructure for the community. The money will deliver a new 5.1 km pipeline for the town, upgraded booster...

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David Dixon

20 Dec 2024

News

Tear in his eye, as three-decade local police veteran signs off one last time

More than three decades keeping us safe in the region was recognised for a much-loved retiring local policeman with a traditional “march out” event at Dubbo Station last Friday. Retiring Detective Sergeant Richard Morley was marched out by...

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David Dixon

19 Dec 2024

News

Council calls for move of promised $50 million sports hub, with petition started

Dubbo Council has made its intentions clear, it wants its prestigious hi-tech sports centre, and it wants it... moved! During an extraordinary meeting over the issue recently, Council called for the NSW Government to support a change of location for...

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David Dixon

19 Dec 2024

Wellington News

Chrissie raffle, puddings and fruit cakes: Wellington Lions ending year with a bang

Wellington Lions are looking to end 2024 with a bang, with one final fundraising push for the year. This includes being on hand for the pre-Christmas rush at Wellington Soldiers Memorial Club this Friday, December 20, for their famous Christmas...

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David Dixon

18 Dec 2024

News

First results for university-focussed Academy, a day earlier than the HSC

With the State’s ATAR results being released this week, there’s one local education institution that has been eagerly anticipating their first-ever grades. Their students, however, are getting their marks a day earlier than everyone else! The...

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David Dixon

17 Dec 2024

Regional News

Anglers, keep a keen eye out for introduced pest species

Fishers out and about on our waterways this summer are being urged to keep an eye out for some unwanted intruders. Local anglers can play a crucial role in keeping pest species out of our rivers and streams, Central West Local Land Services Team...

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David Dixon

17 Dec 2024