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Top portrait prize, the Archibalds, at Dubbo for next two months

It’s Australia’s premier art competition, with its major entries on display in Dubbo for the next two months. Now in its 102nd year, The Archibald Prize is awarded to: “the best portrait, preferentially of some man or woman distinguished in Art...

Regional Newsdesk
10 Jun 2023
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Lady Cutler South Oval works underway to help stabilise riverbank

Work has already started on moving a 260-metre section of the Tracker Riley Walkway and Cycle Path that runs alongside Lady Cutler South Oval to re-stabilise the nearby riverbank. The work covers a 260-metre section of the Tracker Riley Walkway and...

Regional Newsdesk
08 Jun 2023
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Tree removal and replanting along Keswick acoustic fencing

Landscaping works along the Keswick Estate Acoustic Fencing are to be undertaken over the next two weeks (weather permitting). In preparing for the works Dubbo Regional Council has identified 10 trees that will need to be removed from the western...

Dubbo Photo News
03 May 2023
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Trees too close to Keswick fencing to go, new trees planned

Trees planted nearly a decade ago too-close to local residences along the Keswick Estate Acoustic Fence on the Mitchell Highway, are being replaced by Dubbo Regional Council with a mixture of native and introduced species. Council has identified...

Regional Newsdesk
30 Apr 2023
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Four youths, aged 12-17, face court after police pursuit in Dubbo

Four youths, one only 12-years-of-age, have faced court following an alleged vehicle theft and subsequent pursuit through the streets of Dubbo last week. About 10.30am on Thursday, April 20, officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District...

Regional Newsdesk
22 Apr 2023
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Motorists urged to be cautious as school returns, and for Anzac Day

Drivers are being urged to exercise caution during the Anzac Day weekend as increased traffic is expected with the end of school holidays. Operation Anzac Day 2023 will enforce double demerit points from 12.01am on Friday, April 21, until 11.59pm on...

Dubbo Photo News
20 Apr 2023
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Fatal intersection: Old Mendooran Road rail crossing to go

Unsafe driving conditions involving a rail-crossing and cross-road that has been the scene of fatal accidents in the past, is forcing Dubbo Regional Council to close a two-thirds of a kilometre stretch of road east of Dubbo permanently. The...

Regional Newsdesk
20 Apr 2023
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Four youth charged in traffic and theft crackdown at Moree

Four youths have been charged as investigations continue into alleged traffic and property-related offences under Strike Force Jackal in the state’s north. Officers from New England Police District and Traffic and Highway Patrol Command commenced...

Regional Newsdesk
23 Mar 2023
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Urgent call for blood donors, demand highest in nearly a decade

Contributed by Brian Bruce, Lifeblood Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is making a twin appeal for blood and plasma donors to boost supplies now and through the Easter period. Right now, Lifeblood needs 3600 people to donate blood over the next week...

Contributed To Dubbo Photo News
20 Mar 2023
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Smartboard money to help Dubbo U3A’s life-long learning role

Lifelong learning is now recognised as a key way to remain healthy and mentally-active in old age, with a new grant funding technological innovation at one of our key local educational organisations. The $16,000 grant was recently announced for the...

Regional Newsdesk
15 Mar 2023
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Man charged with murder at Peak Hill

A man has been charged with murder following the death of another man in Peak Hill over the weekend. Police say concerns about the welfare of a resident prompted emergency services to attend a home on Boori Street just after 11am yesterday (Sunday...

Dubbo Photo News
13 Mar 2023
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Saxa Road’s $1.74m upgrade to improve heavy vehicle access

Major upgrades to Saxa Road to improve heavy vehicle access were recently announced following a $1.74 million grant to Dubbo Council. The funding will enable council to start much-needed works to the thoroughfare Saxa Road and will include 3km of...

Regional Newsdesk
13 Mar 2023
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Smartboard learning on now at West Dubbo

High-tech smart-boards recently arrived at a local pre-school in Dubbo to help make a positive difference in our littlies’ early learning. This follows Dubbo West Preschool’s success in securing a $15,000 grant under the State’s Quality and...

Regional Newsdesk
13 Mar 2023
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