Dubbo Photo News

Bikram Sambat New Year fun for local Nepalese

Dubbo’s growing Nepalese community recently held a special event to celebrate the New Year for 2081 under the Bikram Sambat Calendar. The date for the New Year for Hindu Nepalese was on Saturday, April 13 with the occasion usually a special...

David Dixon

15 hours ago

Regional News

Nepalese New Year celebration draws overseas visitors to the Golden West

Not all of us celebrate the New Year at the same time, with Dubbo’s growing Nepalese population, commemorating the start of their 2081 calendar over the weekend. The event — organised by the Dubbo Nepalese Community Australia on Saturday at...

Regional Newsdesk

15 hours ago

Regional News

Jobs Expo is on next week, for our Aboriginal Health Service

By David Dixon Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service employs far more than just doctors and nurses, so why not drop down and see if they have a job that may suit you? The Corporation is holdings its first-ever Careers Expo next Wednesday...

David Dixon

26 Apr 2024

Regional News

Soldiers, seaman, airmen, POWs: Dubbo High students who paid the ultimate price in WWII

Third in our series recognising our veterans’ selfless sacrifices as we approach Anzac Day, we provide a comprehensive list of Dubbo High School students who paid the ultimate price to protect their country during World War II All original...

David Dixon

25 Apr 2024

Dubbo Photo News

ANZAC Day, April 25: “All I see is mud”

ANZAC STORY “All I See is Mud” It’s ten years since Andrew Dunkley’s first book, “All I See is Mud”, was published. The story of his grandfather, Stanley Dunkley, and the events he was involved in during WW1. Andrew had been reading...

Joanne Austen Brown

25 Apr 2024

Dubbo Works

Opportunity of the week: Medical Administration

PersonalEYES has opportunities for a full-time and a part-time Medical Receptionist in Dubbo. The position available is supporting Ophthalmology Specialists visiting our regional clinic. This is an exciting opportunity for a Medical Receptionist to...

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23 Apr 2024

Regional News

‘Fantastic Mr Fox’ at Dubbo South

It was one of beloved child author, Raold Dahl’s most popular illustrated books, Fantastic Mr Fox, which involves a clever-witted vulpine who outsmarts three dim-witted farmers to ensure that he keeps himself and his family, well-fed. The novel...

Regional Newsdesk

22 Apr 2024

Regional News

New walkway first stage in developing Macquarie foreshore as centre of community life

David Dixon Macquarie River is more than just the ribbon-of-life that skirts our CBD. Newly-launched viewing platforms and walkways, are part of long-term Council plans to make it the centre of our social and cultural renewal. Recent official...

David Dixon

22 Apr 2024

Dubbo Photo News

Yes! I’m a collector: Why we collect...

Why We Collect I was reading an article the other day about why people collect things or have collections. The article said there are for main reasons. 1. It is good for your mental health. Studies have shown that people who collect things as...

Joanne Austen Brown

22 Apr 2024

Dubbo Works

Doctors’ quarters, motor inn gets make-over as temp accommodation for health workers

Dubbo, like most bush towns, has to put its best foot forward to attract and retain health-care workers in these tough economic times. In an innovative approach that also seeks to alleviate the golden west’s accommodation shortage, the Western NSW...

Regional Newsdesk

22 Apr 2024

Regional News

Heroic couple Thelma and Fred: Dubbo High prefects, Pacific War veterans, sweethearts…

Second in our series recognising our veterans’ selfless sacrifices as we approach Anzac Day, is the amazing story of two Dubbo High School students — Thelma Childs (nee Moxham) and Frederick Childs — who both put their lives on the line for...

David Dixon

22 Apr 2024

Dubbo Photo News

Calling Dubbo Showgirls/ Young Women for reunion

Dubbo Showgirls/ Young Women Reunite By Lana Eather Dubbo Show Society is seeking all past Dubbo Show Showgirl/ Young Woman to attend a Reunion Afternoon Tea on Saturday 11th May 2024. Almost all of the sixty-two Showgirls have been located with...

Lana Eather

22 Apr 2024

Sport

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Sport

Top-riders for beloved Cliff Hazell Wheelrace Carnival

Last Saturday night, the much-loved Cliff Hazell Wheelrace Carnival Dubbo Track Open Country Track Series — featuring riders from Under 13s and Under 15s to Opens — was held in warm, but manageable conditions at Dubbo Cycling Club. Our intrepid...

Geoff Mann

03 Jan 2024

Sport

CYMS Cougars are crushing Community Cup with big win

In last week’s Sports report, we highlighted the excellent efforts of Ella Penman and Max McAnneny, who shared a relay silver medal and three individual silvers at the National School Sports Australia meet in Perth. We learned during the week, of...

Geoff Mann

02 Jan 2024

Sport

Playing through the pain barrier, Tracey masters age injuries

By Geoff Mann Hockey master, Tracey Hardie-Jones, seems to only get better with the passing of time. This year, the dedicated “Hoctarian” has maintained her skills at the highest level, representing Dubbo, Western, NSW and Australia, in Masters...

Geoff Mann

02 Jan 2024

Sport

Grace and Alex shine at National School Sports meet

Geoff Mann

02 Jan 2024

Sport

Records set as a great year comes to a fine conclusion

“The Sundy Bowler” (with ‘Pistol Pete’) Forty-nine weeks of Sunday Bowls in all types of conditions, came to a close for the year last weekend. Amazingly, only one day throughout was lost to rain, though the 48th weekend witnessed...

Contributed To Dubbo Photo News

02 Jan 2024

Sport

Strong Islander influence for Dubbo Roos at Pasifika Cup

Dubbo Kangaroos Rugby Club has developed a strong nursery culminating in eight young players running-out for NSW in the recent Pasifika Youth Cup series. In what has been described as a great learning experience, the following players were proud to...

Geoff Mann

02 Jan 2024

Sport

Whitney Cup Chrissie break with top three showing winning form

Local competitions have called drinks for the Christmas break; with the top three in the Whitney Cup faring well in the last round. CYMS had an effortless win against South Dubbo, 3/126 to 125 all-out. Ben Knaggs and Matt Purse grabbed three wickets...

Geoff Mann

02 Jan 2024

Local profiles

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Profiles

Page 3 Profile: Clinton McMahon

Clinton McMahon Do you have a nickname? Everstar. Where do you work? Legends Music Shop & Crossroads Bar Dubbo. What’s your favourite thing about Dubbo? I love Dubbo! Maybe the Sky at night. What is your dream job? Helping people. What would...

Team At Dubbo Photo News

26 Apr 2024

Profiles

Page 3 Profile: Kevin Comber

Where do you work? I am a venue technician at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre. I’m one of the people that create the behind-the-scenes magic of the theatre, so I suppose you could say that I’m a full-time magician. Have you...

Dubbo Photo News

19 Apr 2024

Profiles

Page 3 Profile: Shani Monique Morley

What is your name? Shani Monique Morley. Where do you work? Noosa Brow Co. Have you always lived in Dubbo? No, I’m from South Africa. What are your favourite memories of growing up in your hometown? The culture and food. What do you like to do in...

Team At Dubbo Photo News

08 Apr 2024

Profiles

Page 3 Profile: Blake Condon

What is your Name? I’m Blake Condon! Where do you work? Presently, I work alongside a small team at Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre in assisting with the technical side of things. We provide backstage know-how to small community...

Team At Dubbo Photo News

29 Mar 2024

Letters & opinion

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Letters & Opinion

Local news and local jobs at risk following Meta’s Facebook announcement

Comment by Andrew Schreyer, Country Press Australia president Australia’s largest organisation of newspaper publishers has attacked the announcement by Meta that it will no longer negotiate deals with publishers once current agreements expire...

Contributed To Dubbo Photo News

07 Mar 2024

Letters & Opinion

The Good Enough Parent: Quests

Instead of home-readers our school now does a reading quest... a grid of reading challenges to be completed over four weeks. This is brilliant. It’s less work for parents and breaks up the monotony of reading the same type of book to the same...

Emily Thompson

09 Sep 2023

Letters & Opinion

Farewell frosty mornings: here’s to embracing the sunny upturn!

By Gale Brown As we bid farewell to the last chills of winter, a collective sigh of delight seems to permeate across neighbourhoods. Finally, it’s time to gently pack away the woolly mammoths of our winter wardrobes and embrace the optimistic upturn...

Gail Brown

09 Sep 2023

News Extra

Country Press Australia backs research and calls for greater government support

EDITORIAL by Country Press Australia The head of Australia’s largest independent newspaper association has welcomed the release of a landmark Deakin University report into the future of country papers. Country Press Australia president Andrew...

Dubbo Photo News

23 Mar 2023

Wellington news

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Wellington News

2024 Wellington Boot

Through the lens of Colin Rouse

Colin Rouse

19 Apr 2024

Wellington News

Welcome to the Club! Smih joins Wello Lions

Volunteer groups in bush towns, have all struggled with membership since the pandemic, with good news on that front for one of Wellington’s most selfless clubs. Wellington Lions were pleased to recently welcome new member, Smih Biplob, who also...

Regional Newsdesk

08 Apr 2024

Wellington News

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

Wellington News

Wellington catch-up

Andy Taylor with his twin sister Prue Tilly catch up for dinner and drinks at the Wellington Soldiers Club

Colin Rouse

08 Apr 2024

Paparazzi

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Paparazzi

Postcard No. 11 from Joanne Austen Brown: Sunset in Southern Texas, USA.

Postcards don’t need to be of buildings or a city. Or a tourist attraction. Recently I was in southern Texas and was drawn into the beauty and the colour of a sunset. It was captivating and the knowledge that this sunset was unique is part of the...

Joanne Austen Brown

Paparazzi

Schools shine with Eisteddfod success

Incredibly talented primary and secondary school students from around our region - and beyond - recently converged by the busload on the region’s major arts event of the year, the City of Dubbo Eisteddfod. The results speak for themselves, and...

Yvette Aubusson-Foley

Paparazzi

Elegant bird at Shoyoen Japanese Gardens

A White-necked heron. Slate-grey to black with distinctive black spots in the centre of the lower fore-neck and throat, this recent visitor was enjoying the quiet stroll around our Shoyoen Japanese Gardens

Ken Smith

Paparazzi

Brighton Beach dressing sheds

There’s nothing more picturesque than the bright, iconic, Brighton Beach dressing sheds in Melbourne. Jenet Stewart captured this image on a recent trip which included the Mornington Peninsula and Great Ocean Road areas

Jenet Stewart