Dubbo Photo News

Unveiling pays both homage and humour to well-known bird

Paying both homage and humour towards an animal that has learnt to survive in urban landscapes, as well as its comfortable and more natural rural home, was central to a celebration of creative practice at the Art Club in Dubbo recently. Renowned...

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Dallas Reeves

1 hour ago

Regional News

State budget includes $23m to cut NSW surgery waitlist: Lawrence

The State Government says it will spend $23 million to reduce overdue surgeries as part of the 2025-26 Budget, with Labor’s MLC for Western NSW Stephen Lawrence saying his government has made “significant progress in reducing the overdue surgeries...

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Local Newsdesk

10 hours ago

News

NALAG’s garden growing, with the kind help of many locals

For nearly half a century, a well-known and beloved community-based organisation has been helping guide people through the toughest of times. Now, the National Association for Loss and Grief (NALAG) is asking for the community’s help with...

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Contributed To Dubbo Photo News

13 hours ago

News

National Indian Film Festival of Australia set to hit Dubbo

Dubbo is set to host an exciting and diverse international film festival later this month. The National Indian Film Festival of Australia’s (NIFFA) first ever regional event will be held in Dubbo and commence on Friday, June 20, with a red carpet...

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Dallas Reeves

13 hours ago

Regional News

Biosecurity boost in move to protect powerhouse sector

A new $140 million biosecurity package has been announced in an attempt to protect a sector that is delivering $20 billion to the economy each year.

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Alex Mitchell

20 hours ago

News

Getting to Lake Burrendong easier with access upgrades

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David Dixon

20 hours ago

News

Shed fire closes Dubbo TAFE

A shed fire closed the Dubbo TAFE Narromine Road (Mitchell Highway) campus earlier today

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Sharon Bonthuys

13 Jun 2025

Dubbo Works

Love Your Work: Jennifer McGrath

Where do you work? Bob Berry Real Estate. What’s your job? Licensed Real Estate Agent/Property Manager. Why do you Love Your Work? I love being able to help people achieve their property goals. What is one of your favourite memories? There are too...

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Lana Eather

13 Jun 2025

News

Councils approached nationwide to help reduce ‘period poverty’

A national nonprofit organisation supporting vulnerable women, girls and those who menstruate recently contacted every mayor and councillor across Australia, calling on them to take meaningful action on ‘period poverty’. The bold step by Share...

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Sharon Bonthuys

13 Jun 2025

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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

13 Jun 2025

News

19-Twenty set to tear up the Crossroads Bar this Sunday

Crossroads Bar, Dubbo, is set to explode this Sunday when a group billed as “Australia’s wildest roots rock powerhouse” take to the stage – and probably tear it up as well. Dubbo’s home of live music can’t wait to welcome the high-energy...

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Sharon Bonthuys

11 Jun 2025

Regional News

Care finder service helping seniors remain independent, safe, connected

Seniors advised not to go it alone when navigating My Aged Care looking for care services

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Dubbo Photo News

11 Jun 2025

Sport

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Dubbo golfer aiming for the long game after donning his nation’s colours

Dubbo College golfer Cooper Giddings has returned with fire in his belly after competing in the Junior Asia-Pacific Championships in Hong Kong. Although Cooper didn’t finish as high as he had hoped, carding 6-over for the tournament and placing...

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Geoff Mann

13 hours ago

Sport

Two West Dubbo players at Champion of Champions in Sydney

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Contributed To Dubbo Photo News

20 hours ago

Sport

Show Day for the Dubbo Ducks

It may have been “Show” day in Dubbo on June 1, with lots of drakes helping out in other ponds, but that didn’t stop the showdown at the Dubbo RSL Ducks in another great morning in the pool. Four races were contested including the Kintyre...

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Contributed To Dubbo Photo News

20 hours ago

Sport

Dubbo RSL combination bowls, June 8

There was a good roll up of 32 bowlers on a very chilly Sunday morning at RSL Sporties. Winners of the morning: K. Whittaker, T. Gaio and C. Cottee (28 shots) def. T. Keenan, F. Bartlett, and B. Miller (9 shots). Runners up: L. Balstad, S. Evans and...

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Contributed To Dubbo Photo News

20 hours ago

Sport

CHS golfers coming to Dubbo later this month

Following the Ladies Open, student golfers from all over NSW will tee off at Royal Dubbo from the June 23-26. “As I understand it, CHS teams play Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, whilst All Schools are in action on Tuesday/Wednesday. Then for...

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Geoff Mann

12 Jun 2025

Sport

Dubbo Ladies tee off

The 27 hole Dubbo Golf Course will be covered in golfers on Sunday week, June 22. The Ladies will have to beat clubmate Deb Murray who returned with a swag of trophies and the crown of Western Districts Champion recently. “This is the major ladies...

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Geoff Mann

12 Jun 2025

Sport

Outback Dragons celebrate end-of-season awards

The Outback Dragons in Dubbo recently celebrated the end of their season with their annual awards dinner, recognising key contributions and standout performances from team members. Shaleen Shah and Dion Oldridge received the Coaches Award...

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Dubbo Photo News

08 Jun 2025

Local profiles

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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

Profiles

Page 3 Profile: TJ (Tejaswee) Rajthala

Where did you grow up? I grew-up in Hetauda, a small city in Nepal, and now I’m lucky to call Dubbo home. What do you do for fun? You’ll usually find me behind a camera, working on creative projects, or running around after my little one. I also...

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Lana Eather

08 Jun 2025

Profiles

What Kids Say: Weston

How old are you? 4. What are you good at? I’m good at making elephants. What is your favourite food? Chocolate, apples and bananas. Do you have a favourite song? No! I don’t like singing! What makes you laugh? My brother makes me laugh. What is...

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Lana Eather

28 May 2025

Letters & opinion

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Investigative journalism | The Good Enough Parent

Last week, our oven broke due to the “lasagne incident” (glass lasagne dish vs the oven door), so now we’re without an oven. And lasagne. But I’m not overly stressed, because it’s perfect soup weather and I don’t really care about dinner...

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Emily Thompson

10 hours ago

Letters & Opinion

Thumbs Up: June 12, 2025

Thumbs Up to Geoff Mann for his always entertaining and informative sports reports in Dubbo Photo News. Thumbs Up to the Dubbo Eisteddfod which, once again, is showcasing such an amazing array of talent in our community. Do yourself a favour and...

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Contributed To Dubbo Photo News

12 Jun 2025

Columnists & Opinion

936 weekends | The Good Enough Parent

Friday: I start the day with a blood test. Miss 10 asks if she can accompany me, and as I tell her “hell no” she reminds me that she’s struggling with my illness and the counsellor has suggested quality time together to help her. I rue the day...

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Emily Thompson

07 Jun 2025

Letters & Opinion

Dose of Dorin 04.06.2025

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Paul Dorin

04 Jun 2025

Wellington news

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Wellington News

Open for business: Wello gains a new bank branch!

In a fantastic vote of confidence in the town’s economic prospects at a time when most bush communities are losing banking services, Wellington has actually gained a new branch. Regional Australia Bank recently celebrated official opening of its...

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David Dixon

1 hour ago

Wellington News

Happy 60th birthday to Kerri-ann

Kerry-ann Stanley celebrated her 60th birthday with friends and family at the Wellington Soldiers Club

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Colin Rouse

11 Jun 2025

Wellington News

Money for local groups with wind farm community grants

Nearly $70,000 in grants for local groups from Bodangora Wind Farm Community Benefit fund

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David Dixon

05 Jun 2025

Wellington News

Sun-shiny day at the Wellington Show

The annual Wellington Show is always a highlight of the local calendar, and this year was no ex

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Colin Rouse

30 May 2025

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

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Ken Smith

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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

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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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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