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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...

Regional Newsdesk

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

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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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

Triumph in Townsville: Coach and hooker celebrate All Stars’ victory

By Geoff Mann Local rugby league coach, Jess Skinner from Trangie, is on top of the world, after guiding the Indigenous All Stars to a 26-4 win against the Māori Ferns to regain the Fanning-Murphy Trophy in Townsville on Friday night. The former...

23 Feb 2024

Wet wickets challenge the best Whitney Cup batters

A heavy storm on Thursday night made it tough for teams batting on Saturday on what proved to be sticky local wickets. On day one of the second last round before the finals, teams padding-up first, had to work hard for their runs. This gave the fast...

22 Feb 2024

Unbeaten Pete finally meets his bowls match!

“The Sundy Bowler” (with ‘Pistol Pete’) Although storms were swirling all around, in Dubbo itself it was a nice morning to roll a bowl or three. In big bowls news on the day, Pete Sinclair’s unbeaten run finally came to an end. The...

21 Feb 2024

Julie and Graham are the 18-6 stars of the morning

Sundy Bowls with “Pistol Pete” Many of the Sundy Combo bowlers were involved in Pennants last week but, those who played, enjoyed a fine sunny morning. In an early game, a five-count “save” on end seven, gave Paul Martin, Helene Emblen, and...

Ducks in post-Anzac Day drought, as trophy winners are announced

Maybe it’s the duck-hunting season or post-Anzac Day blues, but everyone who dived in, had a great time on Sunday. Results for Sunday, April 28, were: 50-metre — first, Norm Bahr; second, Nicole Johnstone; third, Josh Bird; fourth, David...

Rhinos rumble the Wombats, in fine start for new coach, Conn

By Geoff Mann Dubbo Rhinos continued their impressive start to the New Holland Cup 2024 rugby season with an impressive 39-22 win against last year’s Minor Premiers, Mudgee Wombats. The result came only seven days after they had drawn with...

Local profiles

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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

What Kids Say: Alexis Fearne

How old are you? 10 What are you good at? The Beam at Gymnastics What types of food do you love the most? Tacos Do you have a favourite saying? Slay What makes you laugh? Funny videos Who’s the boss in your family? Mum, but my sister thinks she is...

Dubbo Photo News

20 Feb 2024

Letters & opinion

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Dave Pankhurst, The Book Connection

We’re eager to explore more

Time and again, we encounter individuals or topics that spark our interest, prompting us to think, “I must delve into this when I find the opportunity.” Recently, a number of new publications have emerged to support this quest for knowledge...

27 Feb 2024

The first week back

Miss Nine’s first morning back starts with her tipping her painstakingly packed Instagram-worthy bento box upside down while trying to assess whether my snack game is up to scratch. (It isn’t?) If anyone knows how to get passionfruit yoghurt out...

Emily Thompson

25 Feb 2024

Thumbs Up 22 02 2024

Thumbs Up to Gail at Strandbags Orana Mall for her exceptional service and lovely personality. Your help was very much appreciated. Thank you. Thumbs Up to staff at Devils Hollow Brewery for accommodating our large group of 28 last Thursday. Service...

22 Feb 2024

Dose of Dorin 28.02.2024

Paul Dorin

28 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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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