Dubbo Photo News

How to spot a social media scam

From Facebook account hackers to fake stores and romance tricksters, your online presence makes you vulnerable to predators. Their tactics are always evolving, so tread carefully when communicating online. Keep an eye out for these signs of social...

Wire Services

19 Mar 2024

Dubbo Works

Joaquin is kicking goals at Fletchers

There’s an excellent chance while Joaquin Munoz is working in the load out section of Fletcher International Exports, he’s dreaming about soccer. The Chilean national holds a masters in sports management, is a sports technician and a football...

Yvette Aubusson-Foley

17 Mar 2024

Dubbo Works

One year Agribusiness Cadet Program at Fletchers

Of dozens of entry-level roles available at Fletcher International Exports in Dubbo, university graduates can participate in a one-year agribusiness cadet program, learning all aspects of the meat processing or grain handling plants. Thomas Jackson...

Yvette Aubusson-Foley

12 Mar 2024

News

Happy 11th Leap Birthday

Hemant Jadhav was born in India on February 29th, 1980. He arrived in Australia in 2012 and became a citizen in 2017. He lives here in Dubbo and this February 29 turns 11. Happy birthday Hemant. “Every year my wife tries to arrange a celebration...

Dubbo Photo News

28 Feb 2024

Dubbo Works

Forklift licence next on the agenda for Zak

There isn’t a person in the Fletchers International Export meat processing plant production line, that can’t be removed without serious implication, from the farmers who raise the sheep to the team who load the final packaged product onto trucks...

Yvette Aubusson-Foley

24 Feb 2024

Dubbo Works

Five must-have items for every home office

Creating an efficient home office is vital for those who work remotely, which requires an environment that fosters both comfort and productivity. To achieve this, certain items are indispensable. Here, we explore five essential components that...

Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

28 Feb 2024

Regional News

Picnic on Wednesday to celebrate Family Day Carers’ great local work

Doing great work for dozens of local families with pre-school children, Dubbo Family Day Care, are getting ready to celebrate National Family Day Care Week with a special picnic next Wednesday. The local group is one of the thousands of family day...

Regional Newsdesk

22 hours ago

Regional News

Jock hits first century, now waiting for his birthday card from the King!

Former long-time local, Jock Dunn has had his big 100th birthday, now he’s waiting for his birthday card from the King! Jock — who hit the century mark on Thursday, April 18 — was a resident of Dubbo for more than 50 years, and now resides in...

David Dixon

22 hours ago

Dubbo Photo News

An army of frogs

Collectors– Frogs What is a group of frogs called? Depending on the type and age of the frog would you believe? But generally, they are called an army or a colony of frogs. Band, chorus and cohort are other names that apply. Roslyn had these frogs...

Joanne Austen Brown

22 hours ago

Dubbo Works

Building big! Inland rail, renewable energy zone, part of regional boom

Infrastructure boom is starting to revitalise regional Australia with a 75 per cent increase in investment fuelling major projects like inland rail network the Orana renewable energy zones, a leading industry figure has said. Regional Director at...

Regional Newsdesk

04 May 2024

Big(ger) shots: 3rd Dubbo Winter Whisky Festival grows

Organisers of the Dubbo Winter Whisky Festival (DWWF) are seeking continual growth as the popular event enters its third year in 2024. In 2022 the first-ever DWWF sold out at Old Dubbo Gaol with a 380-strong crowd and around 815 people attended...

Dallas Reeves

04 May 2024

Petries Mitre 10 and Fresh Arts join forces for Mother’s Day

Petries Mitre 10 and Fresh Arts join forces for Mother’s Day By Lana Eather (Photos by Lana) Looking for a terrific Mother’s Day present or maybe something special for yourself? Petries Mitre 10 have a wonderful selection of pots and plants on...

Lana Eather

04 May 2024

Sport

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Sport

Half-century get-together recalls legends of ‘74 and “TV Ted” Ellery

By Geoff Mann When a group of knockaround blokes from the bush gathered at a hotel in North Sydney for the very-first Amco Cup rugby league knockout — named after an Australian jeans manufacturer — many of them didn’t even know each other...

Geoff Mann

07 Mar 2024

Sport

Pumped up Rams fall agonisingly short

Despite losing a couple of key players mid week, the Western Opens showed plenty of character before losing 14-12. “We were certainly primed to make the ‘74 boys proud but it just wasn’t our day,” coach Kurt Hancock lamented. “Credit to...

Geoff Mann

06 Mar 2024

Sport

Schloey tried to outfox the Ducks

News from the pool this week was Brian Scloeffel’s failed attempt to sneak around the timekeepers in the trophy race. “He might be cagey but after a few months on crutches his artful dodger skills let him down,” according to Dave Sparkes...

Geoff Mann

06 Mar 2024

Sport

Young men on the cusp of higher honours

Touch has exploded in popularity across the state. Dubbo demonstrated the uplift in quality of our players over the years, competing strongly in all ages, but it was the powerhouses of Manly, Northern Beaches, Maitland and Newcastle which played the...

Geoff Mann

29 Feb 2024

Sport

Serena’s girls!

One of the most dedicated Dubbo Touch contributors is Serena Prout. Player, referee, rep player, committee member, volunteer and coach of a fabulous group of Under 18s. Serena was exhausted and exhilarated, excited at the performance of her team...

Geoff Mann

29 Feb 2024

Sport

Breaking Ducks get disqualified, and revert to their kick-boards

Mostly one associates “breaking” with eggs; on Sunday though it was the “layers” themselves, who failed to produce to their times! A bevy of breakers bounded out of the off the blocks at breakneck speed, thereby botching-up the clockers!...

Geoff Mann

29 Feb 2024

Sport

Highs and lows for Gordon, as luck departs like the wind

“The Sundy Bowler” (with ‘Pistol Pete’) Fifty-five bowlers rolled up early to test the pristine synthetics at RSL North Dubbo Sporties on Sunday. In their game of triples, Leo Balstad, John Davis, and Mike Twohill, thought they were winners...

Contributed To Dubbo Photo News

29 Feb 2024

Local profiles

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Profiles

What Kids Say: Ellie

What is your name? Ellie. What is your favourite colour? Rainbow. What is your favourite story book? Unicorns. Do you have a favourite song? Frozen. How old are you? Six. Would you rather be a unicorn or a fairy? Unicorn. How do you get to the moon?...

Team At Dubbo Photo News

22 hours ago

Profiles

Yes! I’m a Collector: Clowns

Robyn was 8 or 9 when she attended a Bullen Brothers Circus. An elephant came into the ring and sitting in its trunk was a clown, swaying back and forth. That was when she fell in love with clowns. Later in life her daughter sent her a postcard with...

Joanne Austen Brown

05 Mar 2024

Profiles

Page 3 Profile: Felix

What is your name? Felix. Where do you work? The Establishment Bar, and the Church St. Café. Have you always lived in Dubbo? No! I hail from the Midlands in the United Kingdom, but moved to Dubbo at the start of the year What are your favourite...

Team At Dubbo Photo News

22 hours ago

Profiles

What Kids Say: Nevayah Judd

What is your name? Nevayah Judd. How old are you? Seven. What are you good at? Reading, singing and dancing. What’s your favourite food? Triple cheese toasties. Do you have a favourite word? Fancy. What makes you laugh? My sausage dog Cutie makes...

Team At Dubbo Photo News

08 Apr 2024

Letters & opinion

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Letters & Opinion

Sailing through life

I’m very annoyed at my husband right now, because I recently had a dream where he cheated on me with our pharmacist. Despite him explaining, once again, that he can’t control what he does in my dreams, he apologised anyway because we’ve been...

Emily Thompson

17 Mar 2024

Letters & Opinion

Thumbs Up 14 03 2024

Thumbs Up and thank-you to the ambulance ladies who came to help and take me to hospital. Thank-you to Dr Geoff and Nurse Lucy – you were both very attentive. Thumbs Up to Dubbo Christian School’s musical performance of Cinderella – what...

Contributed To Dubbo Photo News

14 Mar 2024

Letters & Opinion

Becoming a joiner

I had a sex dream about my own husband last week. This disturbing event was the wake-up call I needed to motivate me into leaving the house more, and make some drastic changes to my social life. In some manic state where I pretended to be an...

Emily Thompson

12 Mar 2024

Letters & Opinion

Dose of Dorin 19.03.2024

Paul Dorin

19 Mar 2024

Wellington news

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Wellington News

Wellington Men’s Shed celebrates 15 years

Members of the Wellington Men’s Shed had a well-deserved celebration alongside families and friends recently to mark 15 years since the organisation started in town. Men’s Sheds take different shapes and forms across Australia, but all have the...

Colin Rouse

20 Mar 2024

Wellington News

Missionary commissioned to serve the Wellington community

Mee Young Kang, the Christian Missionary to the Wellington Community, is pictured recently with members and friends of the Riverside Church congregation. Based at 170 Thornton Street in Wellington, the Riverside Church describes itself as “...

Colin Rouse

19 Mar 2024

Wellington News

Why is so much junk being dumped in and near our river?

We think we’re very lucky to live near the picturesque and environmentally essential Macquarie River, so it’s hard to understand why there’s a few people out there who want to dump rubbish either in the water or along the riverbank. If you see...

Colin Rouse

13 Mar 2024

Wellington News

Meat tray raffles, a great meal at the Wello Soldiers Club

The meat tray raffles are always a popular time at the Wello Soldiers Club. Photo News enjoyed catching up with the folks at the club recently

Colin Rouse

05 Mar 2024

Paparazzi

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Paparazzi

Kookaburra sits on a garden gate...

...basking in the sun and he’s looking great! Laugh, kookaburra laugh... (you know the rest)

Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

Paparazzi

Postcard of the Week: Fig Tree, Sydney Botanic Gardens

I love walking through the Botanic Gardens in Sydney. The old trees that have been planted there are incredible to see. This one is one of my favourites. I call it my Hobbit Tree. If you have read “The Hobbit by” J.R.R. Tolkien, you will know...

Joanne Austen Brown

Paparazzi

The good slug

Don’t be alarmed – yes, it’s huge, but Leopard slugs are goodies. They eat other slugs and snails, not your lettuce

Brett Phillips

Paparazzi

Fong Lee & Co: “General Provider”

You have to know where to look to find Fong Lees Lane in Wellington - but, rest assured, it’s worth the effort. As this photo shows, the street’s artwork is wonderfully unique!

Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk