Sport

8 hours ago

Dubbo RSL Combination Bowls are back with good first-up half century

Combination Bowls recommenced in mid-January after the Christmas break with a good roll-up for Sunday’s games with a total of 51 bowlers on the greens at Sporties. Winners for the day were I Hildebrandt, and Di and Kevin Decan, with the runners-up...

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David Dixon

8 hours ago

Dubbo RSL golfers ham it up for 40th Anniversary Christmas Fourball

One of Dubbo’s best loved larrikins, Peter Carolan dropped by late last year to remind us of a cherished golfing event: The Bob Singh-Peter Carolan 4BBB Trophy, played for Christmas hams. “Bob and I are great mates, and we donated this trophy to...

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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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19 Jan 2025

Western Waratahs take it to the capital

A crew from the Western Waratahs hauled their dragon boat down south for a paddle on Lake Burley Griffen last weekend. Although they were minus a few regulars the club of seasoned ‘pros’ still managed some pleasing results. Publicity Officer...

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Ducks’ meet ends in controversy

Sunday, January 12’s trophy race - sponsored by the Henderson family - was won by Glen Smith with a 0:00 - exactly on his handicapped time. Louise Taylor broke in the 25m freestyle final, leaving Billy Greenwood in the number 1 spot, followed by...

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Basketballers treading the boards in Albury

Dubbo junior basketball has undergone a massive renaissance in recent years under very astute leadership, and this week two groups of players have been treading the boards in Albury, the home of Lauren Jackson who is regarded as the greatest...

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Dubbo RSL Bowls on a roll in the new year

The Combination Bowls recommenced last week after the Christmas break with a good roll-up and the same can be said for Sunday, January 12, with 51 bowlers on the greens at Sporties. Winners for the day were I Hildebrandt, Di Decan, and Kevin Decan...

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January 4 results from Dubbo City Bowls Club

Dubbo City Bowls Club has wrapped up another competitive week of Minor Pairs bowls, with key matches played on Saturday, January 4, and future fixtures announced. In the Ladies Minor Pairs final, Christine Castlehouse and Colleen Ryan emerged...

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07 Jan 2025

Former Dubbo junior athlete named amongst Australia’s best under-21 competitors to watch in 2025

Telaya Blacksmith, who has previously credited her time competing in athletics in Dubbo as an important part of her journey in sport, has been named on a list of some of Australia’s best under-21 athletes set for big things in 2025. The list also...

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Joanna Guelas

31 Dec 2024

Local sports champs rewarded with new funds to follow dreams

A total of 19 young athletes from the central west recently received financial assistance to fulfil their sporting dreams. The young sportspeople from Breelong, Coolah, Coonamble, Condobolin, Dubbo, Gunnedah, Moree, Narrabri and Warialda have...

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David Dixon

26 Dec 2024

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Stellar weekend wraps up a record-setting Cycle Club year

Contributed by Dubbo Cycle Club. Dubbo Cycle Club recently concluded a stellar weekend at the NSW Track Cycling Championships, held at the iconic Dunc Gray Velodrome in western Sydney. The event, which saw riders from across the State compete...

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25 Dec 2024

More thoughts on a remarkable man of local athletics, Ross Poulton

Dubbo Photo News colleague David Dixon’s glowing tribute to “the father of Dubbo athletics”, Ross Poulton, last week was a must-read and a bookmark in the city’s sporting history. Unfortunately, I was out of town for a family event at the...

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