Dubbo Photo News

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Skates on! The Brewarrina Blizzard is back

Brewarrina has become the ice-capital of outback NSW with the highly-anticipated “Brewarrina Blizzard” transforming the remote community into a winter wonderland for a third consecutive year. With a full-sized real ice rink, snow experience...

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Sharon Bonthuys

35 minutes ago

News

A second ALDI, plastic-free July, a tragic death

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35 minutes ago

Continued funding for Indigenous school support in the bush

Continued funding for school support initiatives among Indigenous communities in Dubbo, Lightni

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50 minutes ago

Socials

Cimmaron celebrates his 30th

Congratulations and best wishes to Cimmaron Riley who celebrated his 30th birthday with family

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Ken Smith

50 minutes ago

It’s jeans and baggy tops, as the 1990s return at Jay Jays

It’s back to the glory days of the 1990s in the latest styles for teens this winter at top fash

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1 hour ago

Where Design, Space & Lifestyle Converge

Set on 7.5 hectares just 10 minutes from Dubbo CBD, this architecturally designed residence off

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1 hour ago

News

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

14 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

16 hours ago

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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16 hours ago

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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10 Jul 2025

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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10 Jul 2025

Sport

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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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09 Jul 2025

“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

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

“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

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

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05 Jul 2025

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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05 Jul 2025

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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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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23 Jun 2025

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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20 Jun 2025

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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11 Jun 2025

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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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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14 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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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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16 hours ago

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 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

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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27 Jun 2025

Paparazzi

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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

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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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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