Wellington News

Friends enjoying a beverage at the Federal Hotel in Wello

Photo News dropped into the federal hotel in Wellington and caught up with these locals enjoying some rest and relaxation

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Colin Rouse

6 hours ago

Wellington News

Community meets to pressure bush roads minister over bridge repairs

Locals impacted by the Scabbing Flat Bridge saga — which has seen the historic structure operating on restricted loads with regular closures for nearly 18 months — are being invited to a community meeting on the matter. Michelle Tomkins, a local...

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David Dixon

20 Feb 2025

Wellington News

River, dam changes as new study seeks local knowledge on old flooding events

The first step in protecting Wellington from the next big flood starts with consulting long-time locals who have faced such events before, Dubbo Regional Council believes. Council recently announced plans for a new Wellington Flood Study, which is...

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David Dixon

07 Feb 2025

Wellington News

Never a dull moment at Wello Soldiers Club

Friends catching up, families having fun together... and even a mystery birthday! It was all happening at the Wellington Soldiers Club when Photo News called in during a hit summer day

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Colin Rouse

07 Feb 2025

Wellington News

Great Wellington music duo

Brendan Hyde and Jono Nicholson, well-known local Wello lads have formed an impressive duo. Brendan is an amazing drummer and Jono’s vocals were fantastic. Performing at Wello Soldiers Club on Friday night, they kept the crowd entertained for hours...

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Laurie Rouse

05 Feb 2025

Wellington News

Creative opportunities thanks to Wellington Arts

Wellington’s main street Nanima Crescent has been abuzz lately, thanks to Wellington Arts, a support network for local artists and groups, with direct links to Orana Arts and other regional networks. It was established in 2018 with a goal to support...

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Lana Eather

03 Feb 2025

Wellington News

Wellington Soldiers Memorial Club putting community, service and facilities front and centre

Being community-minded and offering good food, beer, service and investing in facilities are keys to growth, Wellington Soldiers Memorial Club secretary-manager Stephen Hodge believes. Stephen, originally from nearby Forbes but having lived right...

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DallasReeves

03 Feb 2025

Wellington News

New 40 km/h school zone for Warne Street in Wellington

A new 40 km/h school zone will be implemented on Warne Street, Wellington, to improve safety for students and road users. The change follows a request from St Mary’s Catholic School, which recently installed a new access on Warne Street to ease...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

01 Feb 2025

Wellington News

Volunteering: Wellington Museum and Historical Society needs a hand

Ruth Cosier is enjoying her new role as Wellington Museum and Historical Society’s new publicity officer, and said the organisation has a variety of volunteer roles available to keep serving the local community. A sociologist who had a 30-year...

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DallasReeves

30 Jan 2025

Wellington News

Wellington community celebrates Australia Day 2025 with twilight event

Peter Lewsam was named Citizen of the Year as the Wellington community gathered at Cameron Park on Saturday evening, January 25, for a twilight event recognising Australia Day and celebrating inclusivity. Hosted by Dubbo Regional Council Deputy...

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Colin Rouse

29 Jan 2025

Wellington News

Big end to 2024 for Wello Lions, plus free vouchers at Australia Day stall

It was a big year for Wellington Lions with a Christmas raffle wrapping-up activities for 2024. President of Wellington Arts Emily Falson drew the winning tickets with the first prize, donated by Wellington Soldiers Memorial Club, won by J Wykes...

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David Dixon

24 Jan 2025

Wellington News

Burrendong Dam still a great place for family fun

Burrendong Dam has been one of the region’s favourite family destinations for generations, and it’s not uncommon to see grandparents who enjoyed the water in their own childhoods now out with their own grandkids today! January 2025 has been no...

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Colin Rouse

18 Jan 2025

Wellington News

A great place to meet at Wello Soldiers Club

The hotter summer days we’ve been having over the holiday period have seen many locals heading to the Wellington Soldiers Club for a cool space and a cooler drink

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Colin Rouse

17 Jan 2025