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Singing out loud, choir touches hearts…

Dubbo Regional Theatre witnessed a wonderful sold-out show last Sunday with an unforgettable performance by the local Sing Out Choir. Patrons came to witness many of their friends and family members on stage with the performance a showcase of...

Opportunity of the Week: Delivery Driver – Petries Trade Centre Dubbo

Petries Trade Centre Dubbo is a dedicated hub for Tradies, with an extensive product range and specialised, convenient service. We are looking for a full-time delivery driver to join our trade delivery team. Our trade customers need us to deliver...

Local launch: iconic Barbour’s new collection at Specsavers

Specsavers Dubbo has this week been part of a worldwide launch of an exciting new brand range, welcoming British heritage lifestyle brand, Barbour, into its growing brand of optical glasses and frames. This new collection features a range of...

09 Feb 2024

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Back to school for 2024

Last week, all across the region, students new and returning slid into crisp uniforms and squeeky shoes. Waving goodbye to mum and dad, they began another (or their first) exciting year of learning. Thanks to the parents and carers who captured the...

Fletchers will train you on the job

Lillian Chen, 29, is a happy-go-lucky employee at Fletcher International Exports, and no wonder she’s happy after just returning from a holiday in Taiwan to see family for the first time in three years, thanks to Covid. “They were very happy to...

Yvette Aubusson-Foley

11 Feb 2024

Junior docs head west for internships

Some 34 junior doctors have started work this year as interns with Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD), bolstering the medical workforce and providing a major boost to local health services across the central west. Interns are doctors in...

14 Feb 2024

In Focus

Bullitt, Marilyn… love your old movies? ‘Smokescreen’ has kicked off for 2024

Kicking-off last week, lovers of stylish, classic cinema are invited to experience the iconic elegance and movie-making mastery of a monthly classic film as part of the Western Plains Cultural Centre’s (WPCC) 2024 Smokescreen series. Launched last...

15 Feb 2024

In Focus

New ideas with great turn-up for Dubbo Community Precinct meet

It seems there are plenty of ideas for development of the innovative Dubbo Community Precinct planned for 45 hectares in east Dubbo. With the proof in the pudding, as they say, more than 140 participants on Monday night, — representing about 40...

14 Feb 2024

News

Big smiles and backpacks

As the school bells ring across the state and the backpacks swing over shoulders, there’s an unmistakable buzz of excitement in the air. This photo captures four beaming schoolkids – back, Eden Filmer, Lacie Mawbey, front, Atlas McKay and...

07 Feb 2024

Four months in and already promoted

Filipino Jane Gicale is no stranger to working internationally and has worked in Bahrain and Singapore, but she says the four months with Fletcher International Exports have been life changing. The 31-year-old started out packaging the meat export...

Yvette Aubusson-Foley

06 Feb 2024

Get in quick and upskill: More fee-free TAFE places this year

Last year’s hugely successful Fee-Free TAFE initiative, designed to address persistent skills shortages, saw record vocational education enrolments in NSW and resulted in considerable savings for participating students. A new round of funding in...

Sharon Bonthuys

06 Feb 2024

Sport

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Christie and Hood Castlereagh League Round One Big wins and a close finish, as Season 2024 gets underway

By Bryson Luff Opening round of the 2024 Christie and Hood Castlereagh League competition has thrown-up some interesting results with big wins going to the Cobar Roosters, the Coolah ‘Roos, and Coonabarabran Unicorns. In the final game, the...

Mixed blessings as Demons open 2024 season at South Dubbo Oval

Kristen Coady For the first time in five years, Dubbo Demons played a Central West AFL opening match at home on Saturday. Perfect weather conditions drew a crowd keen to see the Demons get the season underway. It was mixed blessings for the...

South Dubbo Hornets sting Newtown Tigers in T20 semi

Still a work in progress, the fast-developing South Dubbo Hornets team responded to young captain Lachlan Rummans’ inspiring leadership, to down one of night cricket’s most successful teams, Newtown Tigers, in the T20 Megahit semi-final on...

Pete Sinclair hits the jackpot with a perfect five-from-five

“The Sundy Bowler” (with ‘Pistol Pete’) There is nothing better in a game of bowls, than when the head is inspected, the shots counted, and the shot count gets above three. At this time, the team feels good. So, when Paul Martin, Allan...

Ducks warm up their tail-feathers for the big Western Districts Carnival

Dubbo Vets Swimmers, better known as “the Ducks”, dived-in for their final dip before the annual Western Districts Carnival this Sunday. Jack Allen showed his off-season training with CYMS hasn’t blunted his style, taking the 25-metre...

07 Feb 2024

Neither fish nor fowl: it’s the new sport Pickleball!

Geoff Mann When is a sport a vegetable? When you combine tennis and badminton, to create the new racquet game — Pickleball! Greg King’s dream of converting an historic old tennis complex, into a sports centre for people of all ages, came-alive...

10 Feb 2024

Western Women Waratahs - Sweating it out at Apex Oval

Geoff Mann Three rugby players with links to the western area, pulled on their boots last weekend to train for a place in the NSW Waratah’s Women’s Super Rugby team. Arabella McKenzie, who grew-up in Lightning Ridge and is a current Wallaroo...

02 Feb 2024

Local profiles

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What Kids Say: Stevie

How old are you? 3 What are you good at? Ummm, eating candy in the morning What type of food do you love the most? Watermelon Do you have a favourite word? Mum What makes you laugh? When my sister tickles me Who is your favourite character from...

13 Feb 2024

Yes! I’m a collector: A big collection of Santas

Christmas is over and we are getting back into our daily routines. As I packed up Christmas, I realised I have a big collection of Santas. In fact, they come in all shapes and sizes. It got me thinking about collections. I love collecting lots of...

Joanne Austen Brown

13 Feb 2024

What Kids Say: Layne

Age: 7 Favourite colour? Pink Favourite game? Roblox Who is your best friend? Harper What makes you laugh? Harper *laughs* What makes you sad? Getting sick and not being able to go to school What are you afraid of? Spiders What is your favourite...

06 Feb 2024

What Kids Say: Grace Shanks

Age: 7 What was the most exciting thing you did during the school holidays? Go to the beach Did you go on any fun trips or vacations? Yes, we went to Manly and Bateau Bay Did you read any interesting books or see any cool movies? Harry Potter...

24 Jan 2024

Letters & opinion

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Thumbs Up 02 05 2024

Thumbs Up and thank-you to Stephen Lawrence for the most interesting presentation at the CPSA meeting. Your generosity in sharing your time with members was most appreciated. Thumbs Up to Angus from Sam’s Plumbing. What a delightful and...

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Thumbs Up 08 02 2024

Thumbs Up to The Mower Man for their exceptional customer service, knowledge and promptness. Nothing was too much trouble, they fixed our ride-on at our house, without the hassle of having to bring it to town! Thumbs Up and thank-you to you all at...

Dose of Dorin 15.02.2024

Paul Dorin

15 Feb 2024

Dose of Dorin 14.02.2024

Paul Dorin

14 Feb 2024

Wellington news

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Australia Day Awards at Wellington, in pictures

A proud crowd was on hand in Wellington for the annual Australia Day awards, recognising locals who are doing more than a bit for our town

Colin Rouse

07 Feb 2024

Karaoke Competition at Wellington Soldiers Club

The crowd was ready for some local singing-along at the Wellington Soldiers Club recently, and Photo News was there to catch up with some of the folks enjoying the entertainment

Colin Rouse

13 Feb 2024

Wellington battery project to super-charge big community spend

By David Dixon Millions of dollars of community spending looks likely to be pumped into Wellington following imminent approval of the giant battery storage project at the local power sub-station. Wellington local and Dubbo Deputy Mayor, Councillor...

David Dixon

29 Apr 2024

2024 Wellington Boot

Through the lens of Colin Rouse

Colin Rouse

19 Apr 2024

Paparazzi

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A moment of self-reflection

A moment of self reflection

Ken Smith

Long-lick lizard

This little Aussie is quite a beauty!

Ken Smith

Spread your wings

This battered old birdbath is a favourite with feathered friends of all kinds in one Dubbo neighbourhood. As the birdbath’s owner says, “It’s so easy!” If you’d like to attract some fauna to your yard, his recommendation is: “A quiet area, with...

Ken Smith