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Deaf cricketer Ben Semmler back from National titles

One of Dubbo’s most committed cricketers has returned from the National Deaf Cricket titles with a smile to match the personality. Ben Semmler has played the game all his life and has been an integral member of the RSL Colt’s junior and senior...

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“Commitment” as 750 athletes defy the heat

Athletes from as far afield as the Blue Mountains, Mudgee, Cowra, Narromine, Gilgandra, and Coonabarabran defied the heat for the Region Three Carnival at Dubbo Athletics Complex recently. Dubbo hosted the impressive gathering of 750 competitors...

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Ducks on the bus for Western AIF splash

Our local club this Saturday, February 8, is heading to Condobolin for the annual Western AIF Carnival. Henry Wilcockson will no doubt have the gaggle under control for a weekend of mateship, fun, and competitive swimming. This trip comes after...

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Max has them snookered!

At just 16 years of age and after only playing the sport for three years, Dubbo student Max Handley is now the Australian Under 18s Snooker Champion. This result has been a meteoric rise for the youngster who spends endless hours pushing reds and...

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Ducks slowly paddling into the New Year

Dubbo Veterans Swimming Club Ducks are throwing off the weight of Christmas hams and pudding to set their sights on the wall at the end of 2025. This seems, though, a little further away for some after an indulgent holiday season! However, Bob Rich...

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Vale Peter Ruzgas, our much-loved ‘Pistol Pete’

In sad news, a bloke who has entertained us over the past few years with his colourful reports on the ‘Combo’, ‘Sundee Bowls’, and North Dubbo happenings has rolled his last end. News filtered through just after our last edition for 2024...

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