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Rick & Elayne O’Dea celebrate 70th Birthdays + 50th Anniversary

Three milestones in one year! Rick turned 70 in June and Elayne turns 70 in December, and in the middle was their 50th wedding anniversary. That’s three great reasons to throw a big celebration, and the Pastoral Hotel was the venue of choice...

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Ken Smith

16 Nov 2024

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Old Dubbo Gaol’s 50th anniversary event

After its closure, the old Dubbo gaol, which dates back to 1887, was going to be demolished and an office block built on the prime real estate. The Old Dubbo Gaol was closed as a prison on August 31, 1966. However, the building started a new chapter...

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Ken Smith

18 Nov 2024

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Dubbo Diwali Night 2024

Amy Walia and Raman Gill recently organised Dubbo Diwali Night 2024, a lively celebration of Diwali, the festival of lights. Diwali is celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs as a symbol of light triumphing over darkness and good over evil. For Hindus, it...

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Ken Smith

17 Nov 2024

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Vaughan family reunion hosted at the Macquarie Club

Celebrating 159 years in Australia is a huge milestone and organising the Vaughan Family reunion was a huge undertaking that saw the back area of the Macquarie Club at capacity recently. To go with the photos, here’s where it all began Michael and...

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Ken Smith

17 Nov 2024

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Australian Awards recipients, family and friends attend Annual Western NSW luncheon

The Order of Australia Association sponsors an annual luncheon organised by a small committee in Dubbo to bring together those persons from the western region of NSW who have received Australian Awards including the Order of Australia, Australian...

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12 Nov 2024

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French-inspired styles at Wongarbon CWA’s Spring Fashion Parade

The wonderful Wongarbon branch of the CWA held its annual Spring Fashion Parade recently, featuring French-inspired styles from Blue Illusion, Dubbo. The afternoon event was held in the Wongarbon Community Hall, completely suiting the classic theme...

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David Dixon

11 Nov 2024

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Macquarie Club Halloween-themed trivia night

Halloween and Dubbo Photo News thankfully encountered this fiendishly friendly and fun group at the Macquarie Club regular Thursday night trivia. If you love trivia with a fantastic group of like-minded trivia buffs, you’re invited to Thursday...

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Ken Smith

10 Nov 2024

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Halloween Disco Bamara Hub

Bamara, a registered NDIS provider who delivers services across Dubbo and surrounding communities, hosted their annual Halloween Disco, bringing together staff, participants and other providers for an unforgettable day of fun and celebration. Having...

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Ken Smith

10 Nov 2024

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Yes, Dubbo really cares!

It was one of those perfect mornings for Dubbo Cares Day 2024, with many stopping by for a chat and free breakfast at the Church Street Rotunda. Well done to all involved: the team at RFDS who cooked up a storm, and representatives from Headspace...

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Ken Smith

10 Nov 2024

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MAAS Golden Eagle and Derby Day

Highly anticipated and one of our local biggest social events of the year - MAAS Golden Eagle and Derby Day has attracted thousands, all dressed to impress. Dubbo Turf Club looked a picture with a row of marquees trackside and all available...

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Ken Smith

07 Nov 2024

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Celebrating tradition and togetherness: a Grand Garba Night in Dubbo

On Saturday, October 12, the heart of Dubbo came alive with the rhythmic sounds of traditional Gujarati folk music as the Orana Gujarati Samaj NSW (OGSNSW), supported by ORISCON, celebrated a spectacular Garba Night at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and...

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Ken Smith

04 Nov 2024

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ORISCON Cross Cultural Carnivale 2024.

ORISCON Cross Cultural Carnivale 2024 was a beauty. A good crowd attended across the afternoon and evening, especially for the fireworks which wrapped up a very successful carnivale. Ollie Robbins Oval was well set up with easy access to the variety...

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Ken Smith

27 Oct 2024

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Triumphant Onam harvest festival is celebrated by local Malayalees

Indicative of the increasing diversity of the multicultural golden west, Orana Regional United Malayalee Association (ORUMA) Dubbo, successfully hosted their annual “Onam 2024” cultural festival recently. Onam is a vibrant festival of Keral...

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David Dixon

26 Oct 2024