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David
Dixon

Wellington Soldiers Club and Golf Club merger highlights tourism potential

It’s all action stations at Wellington Soldiers Club at the moment, looking forward to the imminent merger with Wellington Golf Club with the aim of strengthening both institutions. This near-year-long process, will hopefully pass its final hurdle...

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David Dixon

6 hours ago

Wellington News

New Lions mini-puddings on sale at Rotary Markets

They’re an Australian Christmas tradition that raises money for worthy charity groups throughout Australia, and are available in Wellington this weekend. Lions Australia’s famous Christmas cakes and puddings are on sale from the Wellington Lions...

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David Dixon

20 hours ago

News

‘Pawsome Fivesome’: Dubbo South finalists in RSPCA writing competition

Showing both their love of animals, and undoubted literary creativity, five Dubbo South Public School students were recently honoured as finalists in an RSPCA Victoria Writing Competition. The group all successfully entered their unique creative...

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David Dixon

22 hours ago

News

No toying around: wasteful children’s playthings is the theme for 2025 rubbish-to-art competition

Yes, it’s that time of year again. Local creatives with a love of recycling are being encouraged to get their imaginative juices flowing on a serious subject based around wasteful children’s playthings. Dubbo’s 2025 Waste 2 Art competition has...

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David Dixon

21 Nov 2024

News

Ladies sing the blues: Hussy Hicks at the Crossroads Bar

Championed by legendary Aussie guitar impresario, the late Phil Emmanuel, our best female axe-wielder Julz Parker is bringing her duo Hussy Hicks to the Crossroads Bar in Dubbo. Along with dynamic singing partner Leesa Gentz, the two — with their...

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David Dixon

19 Nov 2024

News

Club Dubbo’s Mega Toy Raffle spreading its Chrissie cheer wings

A fun Christmas tradition continues at Club Dubbo with the return of their Mega Toy Raffle for the 2024 Festive Season. The best news is that all and any money raised from the $10,000 extravaganza goes towards the charitable flight carrier for sick...

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David Dixon

18 Nov 2024

News Extra

Local wins: Barwon gets four projects funded

Four projects in the western NSW seat of Barwon will benefit from a total cash boost of $457,576 under the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program. The four Barwon projects are: • $225,120 to Baradine Preschool Incorporated for the...

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David Dixon

18 Nov 2024

Wellington News

Running loose: where do you want the leash-free area for Wellington?

Dog lovers in Wellington are being asked where they would like to see a fenced-off space to allow their family pooch to run free. Dubbo Council is looking to establish a designated and fenced off-leash area for dogs in Wellington, with installation...

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David Dixon

17 Nov 2024

Regional News

Recognition to World War II veteran extended to electorate-wide offer

The recent recognition of a World War II veteran from Dubbo is now also being offered to any family members or former service men and women in the Parkes electorate. This offer followed a special Certificate of Appreciation being made to the family...

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David Dixon

17 Nov 2024

In Focus

Firing up the footlights! Dubbo Theatre announcing its exciting 20-show season

There’ll be laughter, song and dance, tears and joy, as Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) unveils its much-anticipated 2025 production line-up at the season launch later this month. The season launch will pull back the curtain...

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David Dixon

16 Nov 2024

Sport

Good turn up for Sunday RSL Northies Combination Bowls

In a great turn up on the day, a total of 52 RSL Northies Combination bowlers turned-out to play their bowls at the City Bowling Club last Sunday. Winners on the day were Leo Balstad, Roger Shirwin, Eric Satchel, and Phil Knight, with the...

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David Dixon

15 Nov 2024

Sport

Relay race honours Clive Rootes and supports Legacy

Various sporting clubs in Dubbo are going to pit their water skills against the mighty Dubbo Ducks and other swimming groups today, Thursday, November 14, at the RSL Health and Fitness Centre. This special event recognises a great contributor to the...

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David Dixon

15 Nov 2024

News

Taronga Quolls return to the wild a century after statewide extinction

One of our most amazing native species has been returned to the wild after a century of extinction in NSW. This follows a record number of Chuditch (Western Quolls) receiving the veterinarian tick of approval after another successful breeding season...

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David Dixon

15 Nov 2024