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

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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...

23 Apr 2024

‘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...

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

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

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...

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

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

Dark fibre shining a light in connecting Dubbo Council

We all know about the Dark Ages (history), dark matter (astronomy), and the dark web (internet), but how many locals, are aware of Dubbo’s use of “dark fibre”? Our Regional Council is one of a number of communities now embracing this the new...

Bill Stanford’s stories from Skirmish Hill

Bill Stanford story I spent a morning interviewing Bill Stanford on his release of his first book Skirmish Hill. This is a fascinating history of Skirmish Hill in Western Australia. But it is so much more than that. It has little titbits of history...

Joanne Austen Brown

21 Apr 2024

Plant sale will fund repair work at Burrendong Arboretum

Suffering floods, drought, land-slips, storms, and funding cuts, it hasn’t been an easy few years for the Burrendong Botanic Garden and Arboretum. Yet things are looking-up for this wonderful local not-for-profit with recent grants, insurance...

19 Apr 2024

Sport

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A game for young and old — Paramount nets 50 tennis kids

Perfect weather was served-up for the 50 young people who have lobbed to the Paramount Tennis Club this week. Under the guidance of Head Coach, Brad Williams, and his assistant, Molly Quilty, kids from 5–15 years of age have stretched, learned how...

Geoff Mann

Sparkles’ and Nicole’s Ducks for Life awards

Nicole Johnstone and David “Sparkle” Sparkes were awarded Life Memberships at the Dubbo Ducks annual presentation dinner on Saturday night. Nicole became just the second female to receive the honour so it was appropriate that Judy Walsh, who...

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Founding players, 1923 Dubbo High School Rugby Team, and The Astley Cup

By Patrick Bourke The Astley Cup began in 1923 when the Dubbo High School rugby team contested the Cup against the Sacred Heart College, Dubbo. The Sacred Heart College team put-up a plucky performance, but the Dubbo High School team was too strong...

Coolah collect KO crown in Castlereagh comeback!

By Bryson Luff Secretary/Publicity, Castlereagh Rugby League Re-formed Coolah Kangaroos, could not have started their return to the Castlereagh League competition any better, than they did last Saturday. The rejuvenated Kangas, took-out the 2024...

Dubbo Bulls FC blast-off with a big win for 20th season launch

By Geoff Mann New coaches Gareth Williams and Alex Richardson-Bell, had the Dubbo Bulls FC primed for the start of a momentous year, guiding their charges to a 6-2 win over last year’s well-performed Macquarie United on Saturday. The win heralds...

Geoff Mann

Narromine featured in new book celebrating country rugby league

A new book about the history of rugby league in western and southern NSW holds a treasure trove of information – and Narromine is included! Stories from Narromine’s footy history spanning 50 years feature in the new book “Rugby League History...

Sharon Bonthuys

20 Apr 2024

High-flying and free motocross show, in Dubbo and Wello, these school hols

By Sharon Bonthuys Something very different is about to hit the central west for these school holidays — and it’s absolutely free. Freestyle motocross, or “FMX” as it’s known in the industry, is one of the fastest-growing sports (and very...

Sharon Bonthuys

18 Apr 2024

Local profiles

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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...

19 Apr 2024

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...

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...

29 Mar 2024

Page 3 Profile: Sapphire Dawson

What is your name? Sapphire. Where do you work? Lawyer for the NSW Government. Have you always lived in Dubbo? No. I have lived in many places but moved to Dubbo just before Christmas in 2021 for my job. What are your favourite memories of growing...

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25 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...

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...

23 Mar 2023

Wellington news

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2024 Wellington Boot

Through the lens of Colin Rouse

Colin Rouse

19 Apr 2024

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...

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...

Wellington catch-up

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

Colin Rouse

Paparazzi

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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

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

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