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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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4 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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15 hours ago

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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09 Jul 2025

Culture and representation key to the future of Indigenous Australians, Councillor says

Dubbo City Councillor Pam Wells can remember back half a century to a time when NAIDOC Week act

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08 Jul 2025

Money for ‘Dolly’ and ‘Goin’ to Gil’ street festivals

Funding to ensure street and community celebrations thrive

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08 Jul 2025

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

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08 Jul 2025

State Budget’s local impact; kids for science awards; Gaol excavations

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05 Jul 2025

Back to Buckinbah at Yeoval this Saturday for some real Aussie fun

Back in A.B. “Banjo” Patterson’s day as a young lad in shorts, the area was known as Buckinbah Station, with a special event this weekend in Yeoval to celebrate the village’s rich history. The first-ever Back to Buckinbah Festival is going...

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04 Jul 2025

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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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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Millions to help farmers fight ferals

The NSW Government has announced millions in new money for biosecurity and agricultural innovation to help our farmers thrive. The $100 million funding boost to the state’s biosecurity system adds to $41.2 million more being invested in upgrading...

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Dubbo Works

Need to strengthen career paths for disadvantaged young: Smith Family

Economic hardships in our young can impact their career choices and later life options, a recent study by one of Australia’s oldest charities has found, with new incentives and specialist attention for children needed to overcome this issue. As...

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