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The Village, Southlakes taking shape with first soil turned on site

Soil has been broken at Dubbo’s newest retail precinct, The Village, Southlakes, with the shopping centre expected to be opened in July next year. MAAS Group Holdings officially broke ground on its newest retail development on Monday, June 16...

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Sophia McCaughan
43 minutes ago
News

Jack’s ‘bin chicken’ explanation wins over a car full of new fans

Artists can deliver consistent executions of their flair and skill, but works can still excite some people and disappoint others – such is the nature of creative practice. However, Dubbo artist Jack Randell was able to win over casual onlookers in...

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Dallas Reeves
3 hours ago
News

Dubbo Photo News celebrates 20 years: Messages from our readers on our 20th anniversary

Dubbo Photo News has just celebrated 20 years of informing the Dubbo region. Your favourite pick-me-up paper published its first edition in June 2005. Here are some of the congratulatory messages the Dubbo Photo News has received. Dugald Saunders...

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Sharon Bonthuys
5 hours ago
News Extra

‘Sense of belonging’ helps Indigenous kids at school

Support for Indigenous students including cultural activities, mentoring and connection with Elders is making a difference to attendance, grades and confidence.

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Keira Jenkins
6 hours ago
News

Guurramali is off to Google!

A 12-year-old boy from the Dubbo region is about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime next week, mixing First Nations’ culture and technology in a unique learning opportunity with global giant, Google. Young Guurramali Magick Dennis, who...

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Sharon Bonthuys
10 hours ago
Dubbo Works

Job Opportunity of the Week: Casual Medical Receptionist

DubboCare Family Practice is seeking a dedicated and compassionate casual medical receptionist to join our friendly and professional team at our well-structured General Practice in Dubbo. The successful applicant will work alongside a supportive...

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Contributed To Dubbo Photo News
16 hours ago
Regional News

Qantas hack possibly impacts millions of customers

Qantas hack possibly impacts millions of customers

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Sharon Bonthuys
21 hours ago
News

Tree of learning and wisdom: important role Maliyan plays in protecting culture

Tara Stanley remembers the moment when the importance to her people of the Maliyan Cultural Centre at Wellington stood out for her. “It was when we got our scar trees back from Sydney, we have them on display here now, but (local Elder) Mike Nolan...

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David Dixon
22 hours ago
Regional News

Bells Line of Road gets $100 million to repair flood, fire damage

Originally built by American engineers as an alternative route over the Blue Mountains during World War II, the picturesque Bells Line of Road is up for a multi-million dollar upgrade. Often the preferred route by Central West drivers heading to...

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David Dixon
23 hours ago
In Focus

Thumbs Up: July 3, 2025

We give thumbs up to the council, a travel agent and a jewellery store this week

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Contributed To Dubbo Photo News
22 hours ago
Socials

Kinder Brumm thrives with joyful learning

The Kinder Brumm class at Dubbo Public School is buzzing with excitement as students embrace their love for learning. This happy and curious group of young scholars is making great strides in both reading and mathematics, all the while supporting...

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Lana Eather
23 hours ago
Sport
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Sport

Rugby Under-13 State Championships: Blue Bulls v Western Plains

Central West Rugby Union action on Sunday, June 8, saw Blue Bulls and Western Plains play a 12-all draw

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Henry DeRooy
02 Jul 2025
Sport

Regional Touch Champions back to back

By Alistaire Thompson, St Mary’s Catholic School. The St Mary’s Wolf Pack travelled from Wellington to Tamworth last month to contest the All Schools Regional Carnival. The girls started their round one with a win over St Josephs Aberdeen then...

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Contributed To Dubbo Photo News
29 Jun 2025
Sport

Rainbow on the Range: Central West AFL celebrates Pride Round

By Dubbo Demons. Central West AFL’s second annual Pride Round painted more than the 50-metre arcs in rainbow colours – it splashed visibility across regional NSW. In a district where LGBTQIA+ resources can be scarce, the round’s vibrant socks...

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Contributed To Dubbo Photo News
29 Jun 2025
Sport

Dubbo RSL Combination Bowls: June 22, 2025

In spite of the winter weather having well and truly set in, 40 bowlers still turned out to enjoy their morning of bowls at Sporties on Sunday. Back with a vengeance after a period of illness was Julie Brown who, along with her team of Jenny Spratt...

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Contributed To Dubbo Photo News
29 Jun 2025
Sport

On your mark, get set, coach!

Contributed by ‘South Stake’. Dubbo Croquet Club recently welcomed back Kevin McGlynn, captain of the NSW state team and accredited coach instructor, to conduct two training sessions. Kevin is a distinguished player who has taken a swag of...

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Contributed To Dubbo Photo News
29 Jun 2025
Sport

Ducks compete in the warm RSL waters

By Eider Down. On the day after the shortest day of the year, the warm waters of the Dubbo RSL Duck Pond saw the ducks sizzling into form on Sunday, June 22. A possible edge in consistency allowed the females to dominate the 25m Freestyle Final with...

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Contributed To Dubbo Photo News
29 Jun 2025
Sport

Macquarie and Bulls in spirited performances

Dubbo’s Macquarie United maintained second spot of the ladder following a comprehensive 7-1 win over Orange Waratahs at Apex Oval on Saturday, while the Bulls’ one-goal loss against unbeaten Bathurst 75s in Bathurst was commendable. Both clubs...

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Geoff Mann
29 Jun 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

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

Dose of Dorin 29.06.2025

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Paul Dorin
29 Jun 2025
Columnists & Opinion

The FBG (fairy bread gauge) | The Good Enough Parent

Economists use the GDP to gauge the success of countries. The GDP, for those of you like me who

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Emily Thompson
28 Jun 2025
Letters & Opinion

Dose of Dorin 28.06.2025

Dose of Dorin 28.06.2025

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Paul Dorin
28 Jun 2025
Wellington news
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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
Wellington News

Out and about in Wellington

Photo News loves catching up with family and friends enjoying time out in Wellington. Here are some of the people our photographer met over Friday and the weekend

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Colin Rouse
24 Jun 2025
Wellington News

New laptop course helping launch Wello’s REACT vocational project

Computer skills are the key to basic jobs literacy in the 21st century, with Dubbo Council in coming weeks providing special training courses as part of its preparatory package for Wellington’s new Net Zero training facility. To achieve this...

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David Dixon
21 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
Paparazzi

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
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