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Council wins prestigious state sports award

DRC was named Local Council of the Year at the NSW Community Sports Awards in Sydney

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Dallas Reeves

11 hours ago

News

Awareness promoted at Western Plains Medical and Dental Centre

Western Plains Medical and Dental Centre has been completing various recent fundraisers as it aims to strengthen both its rapport with the Dubbo community and health awareness. In May, the centre hosted a Biggest Morning Tea that raised more than...

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Dallas Reeves

13 hours ago

Regional News

Drone technology trial for level crossings safety campaign

Level crossings on local rail lines are a reality of country life, and to improve safety a recent enforcement campaign used drone technology in the Liverpool Plains region. NSW Police patrolled four level crossings in Curlewis, Gunnedah and Ne...

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David Dixon

13 hours ago

Regional News

Fighting youth crime in the bush, petition pushes for change

A petition signed by thousands of country people seeking more action on the regional youth crime crisis was recently presented to state parliament. The petition was created by Tamworth’s Phebe Furneaux – a victim of multiple break-and-enters...

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David Dixon

21 hours ago

Regional News

Central Darling to be the state’s first ‘Rural and Remote Council’

Grassroots democracy is a wonderful thing and it’s returning later this year – after more than 10 years’ absence – to a sparsely-populated region of western NSW under a new governance model legislated last year in state parliament. Remote...

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David Dixon

21 hours ago

In Brief

Extended closure of DRTCC following tragedy

Following the recent tragic death of a Council employee, Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention

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David Dixon

10 Jul 2025

News Extra

Jack Richardson: Astley Cup reporter, RAAF pilot, and Qantas aviator

With all the excitement, competition and social fun of the 100th anniversary of the Astley Cup in its current tri-school format, local historian Patrick Bourke looks back at one of the young lads who reported on the trophy decades ago, just as war...

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Dubbo Photo News

10 Jul 2025

News

Hundreds gather to march for NAIDOC

On Monday, July 7, hundreds of residents in Dubbo gathered for the Annual NAIDOC March, flag-raising, and family fun day. The march began on Macquarie Street outside Bob Jane T-Mart, where non-Indigenous and First Nations people came together in...

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Sophia McCaughan

10 Jul 2025

News Extra

Funding shortfall sees regional galleries eyeing cuts

Regional galleries provide cultural hubs, support artists and attract tourists. More than a doz

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Local Newsdesk

09 Jul 2025

In Focus

Macquarie Sewcialites raffle to benefit Macquarie Home Stay

The Macquarie Sewcialites are once again conducting a raffle to aid Macquarie Home Stay

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Contributed To Dubbo Photo News

09 Jul 2025

Dubbo Works

“Chipping away” at success: Ricky’s small steps to reach your work goals

Becoming more effective and efficient in your working life is not about one big breakthrough

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David Dixon

09 Jul 2025

News

No backward step in emu farm visit to region by NSW Governor

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David Dixon

08 Jul 2025

Sport

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Sport

Amazing results at National DanceSport Championships in Sydney

Fantasy Dubbo DanceSport members danced at the beautiful and iconic Sydney Town Hall on Saturd

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Contributed To Dubbo Photo News

09 Jul 2025

Sport

“Give it a crack”: Cronulla Sharks’ Braydon Trindall’s advice for the next generation of First Nations athletes

One on one with Braydon Trindall

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Sophia McCaughan

09 Jul 2025

Sport

Jet’s record improbable win!

Given their relative standings on the Christie and Hood Castlereagh League first grade competit

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Bryson Luff

07 Jul 2025

Sport

“The three o’clock plane” turns 80!

For more than 20 years Terry Bootle was the voice of sport on radio 2DU. The former Dubbo farmer and businessman called races – even a greyhound meeting or two – but he was best known for his colourful commentary on Group 11 rugby league. The...

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Geoff Mann

07 Jul 2025

Sport

Central West Eagles soar as Senior Women’s Rep returns in style

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Contributed To Dubbo Photo News

05 Jul 2025

Sport

West Dubbo makes first Grade 1 appearance at State Pennants since 2007

By West Dubbo Bowls. Bowls NSW State Pennants Update The club’s Number 1 Pennant side had a tough weekend at Ettalong. In their first match against Corrimal, they unfortunately lost all three rinks. Later that afternoon, playing against...

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Contributed To Dubbo Photo News

05 Jul 2025

Sport

Dubbo Croquet Club News: Dubbo, Cowra at Parkes

Contributed by South Stake. Following another active week on the lawns, four of our club members travelled to Parkes to join with their players and a group from the Cowra Croquet Club for a training day in two codes of the game. All codes of the...

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Contributed Story

04 Jul 2025

Local profiles

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Profiles

Class of the Week: Year Two Extension Mathematics, Dubbo South Public School

Each week, students in the Dubbo South Public School Year Two Extension Mathematics class have been asking insightful questions and enthusiastically working to satisfy their mathematical curiosity. Students have been working on identifying key...

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Lana Eather

23 Jun 2025

Profiles

Page 3 Profile: Bree Martin

When did you start your business? I started my business when I was 16, so I’ve been running it for five years now! Who/what was your inspiration growing up? Definitely my parents. They both have very hectic jobs and have an amazing work ethic...

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Lana Eather

20 Jun 2025

Profiles

What Kids Say: Van

What is your name? Van How old are you? Three What are you good at? Playing with the cars! What is your favourite food? Afternoon Tea. It is yummy! I got lots of chocolate at Easter. Lots of rabbits! What is your favourite song? Gummy Bears (sings...

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Lana Eather

11 Jun 2025

Profiles

Class of the Week: Wongarbon Public School, Year 4/5/6 class

Students in Years Four, Five, and Six at Wongarbon Public School, along with Mrs Rich, have been enjoying their science unit on “Changes in Matter”. They’ve explored various hands-on experiments, like making slime, to deepen their understanding...

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Lana Eather

10 Jun 2025

Letters & opinion

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Letters & Opinion

Thumbs Up: July 10, 2025

Thumbs Up to locals for a job well done!

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Contributed To Dubbo Photo News

11 hours ago

Columnists & Opinion

A most trying chronicle... | The Good Enough Parent

“A domestic epistle of woe, resilience, and the relentless trials of child-rearing in the time of stomach bugs and teenage indignation.“ •• Most Esteemed and Faithful Readers, I pray this humble parchment finds thee in good health and high...

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Emily Thompson

05 Jul 2025

Letters & Opinion

Regional news is the canary in the coal mine

By Damian Morgan, President, Country Press Australia. This week, I step up as President of Country Press Australia (CPA), ostensibly to represent the best interests of independent regional newspaper publishers. But the responsibility is far greater...

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Contributed Story

02 Jul 2025

Letters & Opinion

Dose of Dorin 29.06.2025

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Paul Dorin

29 Jun 2025

Wellington news

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Wellington News

Shining a light on culture, creativity, and community, in Wellington exhibition

A recent photographic exhibition in Wellington shone a light on a powerful story of culture, creativity, and community empowerment. The exhibition was the culmination of months’ work by young girls from local schools learning how to use a still...

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David Dixon

13 hours ago

Wellington News

Great food, great fun at Wello Soldiers Club

It’s been another busy week at the Wellington Soldiers Club including the Tuesday Members Badge Draw, Cash Fever on Friday, and live music on Saturday. Photo News called in to chat to a couple of the folks enjoying the great food and great fun

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Colin Rouse

03 Jul 2025

Wellington News

Wellington Eisteddfod attracts performers from far and wide

The 48th annual Wellington Eisteddfod got underway on June 18 and continues through until July 4. This year’s packed program features the categories Speech & Drama, Dance, and Vocal & Instrumental. Wellington Eisteddfod Society Inc proudly...

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Colin Rouse

02 Jul 2025

Wellington News

Burrendong Living Collections Plan project launched in Wello

Wellington recently hosted a number of garden “greats” to review plans for the future of Burrendong Botanic Garden and Arboretum (BBGA), in news that will excite amateur botanists throughout the region, The BBGA Living Collections Plan Working...

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David Dixon

27 Jun 2025

Paparazzi

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Paparazzi

It’s time for a rhyme... at the 2025 City of Dubbo Eisteddfod

It’s that time of year, when 12 months of meticulous organisation by a very dedicated group of Dubbo people comes to fruition on the big stage – for the 2025 City of Dubbo Eisteddfod. The Dubbo Photo News team had to flip a whole bunch of coins to...

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Ken Smith

Paparazzi

Fun of the fair at another Dubbo Show

Luke from ROAM media provided these exciting pictures of the recent Dubbo Show held last weekend. The Show, first staged in 1873, has grown from small beginnings to become one of the major agricultural shows in NSW, and is currently recognised as...

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David Dixon

Paparazzi

Tree-mendous! School is back for 2025

Goodbye parks, pools and playdates, hello classrooms! These youngsters are all dressed up ready to take on the new school year. Pictured are (top) Ashton and Fletcher, (below) Dana, Hugo, Bella, Edie, Evie, Theo and Alex. Do you have your family’s...

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Team At Dubbo Photo News

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Pot of gold?

The “pot of gold” at the end of this rainbow is the luxurious apartments under construction at the start of Church Street in Dubbo

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Ken Smith