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07 May 2025

Aussie kids classic ‘Grug’ comes to life for our local littlies at DRTCC

Grug — a classic Aussie kids book series about a floral hero with a big personality — is taking a leap onto the stage at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) later this month. Based on the much-loved picture book character...

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21 Jul 2024

Young and young-at-heart benefit from Masonic Village school program

Dubbo Masonic Village this year launched an exciting initiative with local schools and colleges, aimed at enriching the lives of both its residents and the students. In Dubbo, Skillset Senior College spear-headed the project, with teacher Tracey...

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20 Jul 2024

After an uncertain future, Dolly Fest now set to come alive again in October

After the event looked like it was on death’s door following a funding rejection by the State Government, Narromine is now looking to come alive for the Dolly Parton Festival, following a U-turn under the Open Streets program. All the fun and...

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17 Jul 2024

Regional arts now singing for their supper after Budget changes

Regional arts bodies – long a centre for the development of literature, painting and other cultural output in the bush – will now have to sing for their supper, the NSW Opposition claims. This follows the recent NSW Budget announcing the...

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16 Jul 2024

Farmers reminded to check wage changes and superannuation rates

Primary producers in the Central West who employ farm labourers and other workers, are reminded of changes to tax, income, and other Government regulations, in place for the new financial year. NSW Farmers is reminding employers that minimum award...

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10 Jul 2024

Gee calls for credit where it’s due for Central West 2022 flood heroes

Central West emergency responders, volunteers, and community workers who courageously saved lives and property during the storms and floods of November 2022, should now be officially recognised for their selfless heroism, Independent Federal Member...

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10 Jul 2024

Live sheep export ban will impact farmers’ livelihoods, lobby group says

Recently-passed bans on live sheep exports, will have a series of negative unintended consequences for primary producers, industry advocates argue. NSW Farmers has slammed what called “a shortsighted ban” on sending sheep to other countries by...

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10 Jul 2024

News Extra

The Orchard: new refuge for families escaping abuse opens

The Orchard Dubbo — a new “Core and Cluster” refuge for women and children escaping domestic and family violence — recently opened locally. The $5.3 million Orchard Dubbo comprises four self-contained homes that promote secure independent...

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09 Jul 2024

River gauges to provide clearer water data picture for flood risk

Water management authorities and local communities, will now be getting a better understanding of how our most precious resource is moving through the system thanks to 20 high-tech river gauges that have been installed or upgraded at key locations...

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09 Jul 2024

Puppet fun and first-aid: Dubbo Girl Guides

Girl Guides aims to provide fun, friendship, and adventure to the lives of every young member. Through their varied life skills and confidence building programs, they aim to contribute to the well-being of all girls, by providing them with the best...

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08 Jul 2024

Curling up with a good book this winter, with Library’s Reading Challenge!

Colder months of the year, are a great time to e enjoy a good book, with Macquarie Regional Library’s Winter Reading Challenge, aiming to incentivise and motivate reading habits. The Winter Reading Challenge is free to join and open to all ages...

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07 Jul 2024

Sport

Raiders of the lost ‘Awk!

Dubbo Macquarie returned to their best in the Peter McDonald Cup on Sunday, despite going in without suspended Captain-Coach, Jack Kavanagh and some other key players. Winger Charlie Kempston crossed for three tries, with brother Jack, Carl Ralph...

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