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David
Dixon

Pickleball locals return triumphant from Gold Coast’s Masters Games

“Six of us went to the Gold Coast and we brought 10 medals home,” so said Greg King, a happy man when we spoke over the weekend. Greg has just been part of the rise and rise of one of the world’s fastest-growing sports in the west, pickleball...

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David Dixon

10 hours ago

Sport

Clive Rootes Relay keeping “incredible tradition alive”

Dubbo Ducks kept an incredible tradition alive last week with the Clive Rootes Relay, which was swum and won for the war widow and orphan’s charity, Legacy. It was Peter Hargreaves who had suggested extending the reach of the event to all sporting...

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David Dixon

10 hours ago

News

New Aboriginal housing using 3D printing technology starts in Dubbo

Sounding like something out of a science fiction novel, construction is now underway on the state’s first 3D-printed social housing properties in Dubbo. The developments are designed to transform a vacant block of land into two modern two-bedroom...

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David Dixon

12 hours ago

Wellington News

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

20 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

22 Nov 2024

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

21 Nov 2024

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