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Find the perfect way to warm up this winter!

Find the perfect way to warm up this winter! By Lana Eather The weather is starting to cool down, and now is the perfect time for tranquil camping, cosy firepits and snug heating. Petries Mitre 10 is now stocking an abundance of heaters, diesel...

Lana Eather
47 minutes ago
Regional News

Farmers win as “fresh food tax” biosecurity levy defeated in Senate

Branded a “fresh food tax”, primary producer opponents of the Commonwealth Government’s biosecurity protection levy, have welcomed a recent Parliamentary vote in which crossbench senators blocked the proposal. Described by the Government as...

Regional Newsdesk
3 hours ago
Dubbo Photo News

Yes! I’m a collector: Shaun’s planes

Collectors usually collect more than one thing. I know I do. I met Shaun who also has numerous collections. This week we will see his plane and war collection. It is very impressive. In his teens he started making plane models and even carved some...

Joanne Austen Brown
8 hours ago
Dubbo Photo News

Love Your Work: Maddie Grant

Name: Maddie Grant Where do I work? The Establishment Bar What’s your job? A little bit of everything really but a Mixologist foremost. Why do you love your work? I love being creative and each day brings something new which I love. Most...

Lana Eather
16 hours ago
Dubbo Photo News

Dubbo Eisteddfod is just around the corner!

Dubbo Eisteddfod is just around the corner! Eisteddfod season has begun, and The Dubbo Eisteddfod is only weeks away. This week we introduce our next two adjudicators- Kathryn Phillips and Sarah McGerty. See you at the Eisteddfod! Kathryn Phillips-...

Lana Eather
18 May 2024
Regional News

Wet and warm: BOM’s early guess for Central West’s winter

Hopefully it won’t take the region back to the flooding rains and natural disasters of 2020–2022, but the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), recently moved its forecasts for winter 2024, to a La Niña Watch. While moving to a La Nina (wet cycle)...

Regional Newsdesk
17 May 2024
In Brief

Historic fountain taken away for repairs

Classic wrought-iron construction in the style of the times, but currently not operating, the fountain in Rotary Pond, Victoria Park, is having maintenance works carried out on it during May by Dubbo Council. The fountain was constructed in the...

Regional Newsdesk
17 May 2024
Hatches & Hitches

HATCH: Noah James Waugh

Our two featured ‘Hatches’ this issue are Noah Waugh and Ashton Tripp

Team At Dubbo Photo News
17 May 2024
Regional News

Dixons Point is back with $10 million Budget boost

It’s been an on-again, off-again, funding dream for the Central Tablelands to-and-from Mudgee for decades, but now, following Tuesday’s Federal Budget, the Dixons Long Point bridge project, looks to be back. The Australian Government in...

Regional Newsdesk
16 May 2024
Socials

Sun shines for the Can Assist fundraiser

By Lana Eather The Dubbo branch of CAN ASSIST (Cancer Assistance Network) conducted their annual major fundraiser on Sunday, May 5. After a rainy Saturday, Sunday morning dawned to a glorious day for the CAN ASSIST Dubbo Autumn Gardens Open Day. The...

Lana Eather
16 May 2024
Regional News

Heart-starters: AED grants for Warren district sports and community clubs

They literally save lives on an almost weekly basis, with some of Warren district’s sporting and other clubs, recently being funded for their very-own heart defibrillators. The half-million-dollar State Government scheme aims to provide these...

Regional Newsdesk
16 May 2024
Sport
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Sport

Dubbo Demons lads notch first win for the 2024 season

Dubbo Demons Tier Two Men have notched their first win of the season, taking-down 2023 grand finalists, Parkes Panthers, on a windy day at North Parkes Oval. The home team raced-out early to a first-quarter lead, but the visitors adapted well to the...

Contributed To Dubbo Photo News
16 hours ago
Sport

Dubbo City Bowls Pennant sides both go through to play-off series

Results of this week’s Social Bowls at Dubbo City Bowls, are as follows: Tuesday Ladies Social Bowls — May 7, Winners: Sue McCauley and Laurace Lawson defeated Helen Doran and Karen Greenhalgh Runner Up: Christine Castlehouse, Sue Armstrong and...

Regional Newsdesk
20 hours ago
Sport

Big wins as Lions roar back into Central West Hockey

By Geoff Mann Dubbo Men’s team has returned to the Premier Hockey League after a lengthy hiatus, and they made their presence felt in Lithgow on Saturday. In an endeavour to attract more players, officials and clubs have agreed on a new format...

Geoff Mann
18 May 2024
Sport

Jack’s absence after a century of support, with a dead-heat!

By Geoff Mann Never in the last century, has a Dubbo Show been held without late President Jack Shanks; never in history, has there been a dead-heat with siblings behind the joint winners — and the mother of the drivers, training both horses! When...

Geoff Mann
18 May 2024
Sport

Rip rip wood-CHOP!

Having an axe to grind, these burly blokes made short work with samurai precision of their timber targets. Dubbo Photo News’ ace photographer Mel Pocknall got close, but not too close, as the chips flew and the steel sliced at this year’s 151st...

Geoff Mann
17 May 2024
Sport

Ruby is “Mother of the Morning” with a big win for Al and his side

The Sundy Bowler, contributed by ‘Pistol Pete’. The overcast conditions did not cast a shadow on the 32 bowlers on our Mother’s Day extravaganza, with Ruby Stockings the “Mother of the Morning”! In a result that even astonished the...

Contributed To Dubbo Photo News
17 May 2024
Sport

Special Mother’s Day for Margaret, with wins in and out of the pool

Margaret Ross was all smiles after drawing the Duck’s Lucky Number to top-off a memorable day in the pool. Margie finished first in the final of 25-metre Freestyle, but unfortunately just broke her time. She was more time-savvy in the 25-metre...

Regional Newsdesk
16 May 2024
Local profiles
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Profiles

What Kids Say: Braxton

What is your favourite colour? Blue What is your favourite story book? T-Rex How old are you? 7 Would you rather be: a unicorn, a dinosaur or a fairy? Dinosaur How do you get to the moon? Rocket What’s your favourite animal? T-Rex What’s your...

Dubbo Photo News
14 May 2024
Profiles

From Page Three Profile to publicist: Tim’s star is rising

From Dubbo Photo News Page Three Profile; to publicist to the stars, that’s the dizzy career trajectory for former local lad, Tim Wall. Tim was recently appointed by public relations crew, Day Management, to the newly-created role of Head Of...

Regional Newsdesk
13 May 2024
Profiles

Page 3 Profile: Arjun Dangol

What is your name? Arjun Dangol (AJ). Where do you work? Sainsbury Automotive, Dubbo, as a car sales consultant. Have you always lived in Dubbo? No, I moved to Dubbo in September, 2020. Since that time, living and working in this beautiful town...

Team At Dubbo Photo News
13 May 2024
Profiles

Meet the Boss: Kate Le

Kate Le Company: Elle Nails & Beauty at 138 Macquarie Street and Crown Nails & Beauty at Orana Mall Position: Owner ••• I got involved in business… To provide a service to people and the community Our business is known for… Nails...

Team At Dubbo Photo News
10 May 2024
Letters & opinion
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Letters & Opinion

Dose of Dorin 18.05.2024

Dose of Dorin 18.05.2024

Paul Dorin
18 May 2024
Letters & Opinion

Dose of Dorin 16.05.2024

Dose of Dorin 16.05.2024

Paul Dorin
16 May 2024
Letters & Opinion

Thumbs Up 16 05 2024

Thumbs Up to Emmanuel Care Op Shop, what a lovely shop full of lovely items and clothes. As an out-of-towner, I didn’t realise this shop was there. It is a credit to the manager and staff. Thumbs Up to Jenine at Horse Wear Repairs. Jenine went...

Contributed To Dubbo Photo News
16 May 2024
Letters & Opinion

Healthy Harold

Poor Miss Nine recently had the “worst day of her entire life” because she was made to hold a lettuce while in the supermarket. Let me explain for those without children, or with only one (perfect) child: this is how second children are born...

Emily Thompson
15 May 2024
Wellington news
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Wellington News

Mother’s Day at Wellington Soldiers Club

Mother’s Day was well celebrated by families at Wellington Soldiers Club

Colin Rouse
8 hours ago
Wellington News

Getting kids playing golf, and helping cricketers keep score

Two Wellington sports clubs were recently the recipients of State Government grants to help them continue to support their local community. One grant was for an ancient Scottish game, with funds also for a very English one. Golf is often perceived...

Regional Newsdesk
15 May 2024
Wellington News

Out and about at the Wellington Show

Out and about at the Wellington Show, 2024

Colin Rouse
12 May 2024
Wellington News

Wellington Anzac Day

Huge crowds attended the Wellington Anzac Day March

Colin Rouse
10 May 2024
Paparazzi
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Paparazzi

She loves me, she loves me not

A mini field of dandelions near the community gardens on the corner of Macquarie and Tamworth Streets. Sweet!

Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk
Paparazzi

Best view of Dubbo

Work at the No. 1 Church Street building site appears to be progressing, and this almighty crane is the latest addition. These huge cranes are not as common in Dubbo as they are in Sydney, and the view the worker near top has right now must be...

Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk
Paparazzi

Thunderbird. A classic.

This classic badge on a classic car was spotted at Dubbo’s latest Classic Cars & Coffee outing, held on Sunday, May 5, in the Wingewarra Street carpark

Ken Smith
Paparazzi

Look who’s here

The countdown was on for the 2024 Regional Australia Bank Dubbo Show when we snapped this interesting angle on a show ride at the showground on May 1

Ken Smith
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