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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...

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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

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

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

Dubbo Works

A promising career as meat inspector

Former Mudgee High student, Brad Cockerell, 23, is now a meat inspector contracted to Fletcher International Exports, working with a team of about 14 others to ensure meat prepared for export is disease free and of the highest quality. Raised near...

Yvette Aubusson-Foley

20 Feb 2024

Regional News

Want a start in music? Come to Dubbo’s Boom. Clash, Rockstar!

By David Dixon Beatles, AC/DC, Nirvana, they all started somewhere, so why not take your first step to rock stardom, by entering Dubbo’s Boom. Clash, Rockstar! rock band talent quest? A unique rock-and-roll mentoring program for emerging and young...

David Dixon

03 May 2024

News

Athol’s farewell looms after a lifetime of bird breeding and showing

Athol Morrison has dedicated a sizeable portion of his life to show canaries and the champion bird breeder will have what is set to be his last exhibit at this year’s Dubbo Show at Dubbo Showground next weekend. Athol still has around 40 canaries...

Dallas Reeves

02 May 2024

Socials

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...

02 May 2024

Dubbo Works

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...

01 May 2024

Sport

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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...

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...

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!...

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...

Spirit of ‘74 Western Division Amco Cup legends and “The Night The Music Died”

By Geoff Mann Fifty years and a lifetime in rugby league history ago it may be, but many old-stagers can still remember crowding into homes, clubs, and pubs, to watch one of the sport’s greatest legends being born. It was the first year of an...

Top local rider Emily named in NSW team after three-day event

Showing the strength of local competition; Dubbo Cycle Club was able to send another capable contingent of riders to compete in the three-day Under 15 and 17 NSW Track Championships held at Sydney’s Dunc Gray Olympic Velodrome earlier this month...

Group 10 beats Group 11, as Western legends of ’74 hold their golden jubilee

Nearly 50-years after the most famous bush footy win of all time — the legendary Western Division victory in the first-ever mid-week cup — Group 10 has regained the Western Rams rugby league mantle, after a hard-fought 16-6 win over Group 11 at...

24 Feb 2024

Local profiles

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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

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

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

Class of the Week: Orana Dance Centre Intermediate and Senior Musical Theatre

Intermediate and Senior Musical Theatre students from Orana Dance Centre attended a workshop at the Black Box Theatre on the weekend. The work shop was hosted by Sarah Drake and Gabby Judd, leading choreographers, performers and teachers of the...

28 Feb 2024

Letters & opinion

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Thumbs Up 29 02 2024

Thumbs Up and a huge thank you to Dubbo Wheel Alignment for their professionalism and great care to my car. My car is running beautifully since their service and their work is very much appreciated. Thumbs Up to everyone involved in the Touch...

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Paul Dorin

06 Mar 2024

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Paul Dorin

05 Mar 2024

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Paul Dorin

02 Mar 2024

Wellington news

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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

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

Paparazzi

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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

Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

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!

A moment of self-reflection

A moment of self reflection

Ken Smith