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18 hours ago

Hear Our Heart helping identify auditory issues for local children

Recent hearing tests for children in Dubbo highlight the wonderful work of a local charity providing auditory checks for young children throughout the Central West. The ‘Hear Our Heart Ear Bus’ dropped into Peppercorn Child Care Centre in...

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18 hours ago

Dubbo Works

New coordinator Leanne appointed as Wellness Centre expands services

Those affected by cancer in western NSW now have a new staffer to liaise with at the Western Cancer Centre Foundation’s (WCCF) Wellness Centre, as the group’s long-term vision becomes reality. This follows the recent appointment of Leanne Davis to...

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18 hours ago

Regional News

Broken school: Students in pop-up classrooms as mould closes facility

The key question is: If a public school on Sydney’s North Shore was closed due to a mould outbreak, how long would the State Government take to make plans for a replacement facility? NSW Opposition is asking just that hypothetical, calling on the...

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Regional News

Six bush experts appointed to Regional Development Council

Six independent experts across regional and rural economics, primary industries, natural resources, and Aboriginal economic development, were recently appointed to help guide the government’s investments in new regional businesses and job creation...

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Local arts and crafts with a heart: ‘Handmade in the Bush’ makes donation

The wonderful crafters of ‘Handmade in the Bush’ are again doing their bit to spread a little kindness in our community. At Christmastime each year, the group produces wonderful one-off items in a convenient pop-up shop in Dubbo, with a proportion...

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Socials

Holi Mela 2025: A grand success!

The recent Holi Mela 2025 festival — organised by the Dubbo Nepalese Community Australia (DNCA) — was a vibrant celebration that brought together nearly 800 attendees for a day filled with colour, culture, and community spirit. DNCA President...

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Regional News

Axing of Regional Roads ministry unacceptable, Opposition says

The axing of the Regional Roads Ministry under the State Government’s recent cabinet reshuffle has further demonstrated its lack of care for regional NSW, according to Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Dave Layzell. “Our regional...

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“Room on the Broom” flies into Dubbo for extra show Tuesday

The runaway popularity of the dramatised children’s book “Room on the Broom” has seen another performance added for locals at Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC). The popularity of the show saw the theatre include the extr...

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Wellington News

Farewell to Dr Mike Augee, Beloved local philanthropist

In a moving tribute to a great local philanthropist who gave so much to the Wellington community, more than 100 people attended the Celebration of Life service for Dr Mike Augee held last Sunday on what would have been his 86th birthday. The former...

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Distil that special ball moment with Creative Capture’s 360 Photo Booth

A fun new way to distil that special moment for every important social occasion, the 360 Photo Booth, is the star of the show at our inaugural Tradies Ball, thanks to our friends and supporters Sally and Anthony Everett. Owner-operators throughout...

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Wellington News

More road closures, increased work to get Scabbing Flat Bridge back on track

Light may be at the end of a long tunnel over the Scabbing Flat Bridge saga — which has left the historic structure operating on restricted loads with regular closures for nearly eight months — with repair works now accelerating on the project...

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22 Mar 2025

No one gives like Dubbo: Prizes galore for our inaugural Tradies Ball!

No one gives like Dubbo, with the overwhelming generosity of local businesses one of the amazing aspects of our inaugural Tradies Ball, and it’s all in aid of men’s support service Tradies In Sight. Dozens of great prizes have been pledged for...

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