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David
Dixon

News

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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David Dixon

15 hours ago

Regional News

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

Funding to ensure street and community celebrations thrive

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David Dixon

15 hours ago

News

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

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David Dixon

15 hours ago

News

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

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David Dixon

05 Jul 2025

News

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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David Dixon

04 Jul 2025

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

02 Jul 2025

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

02 Jul 2025

Regional News

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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David Dixon

02 Jul 2025

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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David Dixon

02 Jul 2025

Dubbo Works

Council offering a good start for trainees, apprentices, cadets

“Learn a good trade, and you’ll never go hungry” is an old Australian saying that reflects the lifelong value of vocational training as a means of getting a good start in your working life. On that theme, Dubbo Council has just opened...

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David Dixon

01 Jul 2025

Regional News

Free Orana carers lunch for those who care for others

Being a long-term carer for a loved one with a debilitating health or emotional condition carries its own heavy burden. To lighten the load of those who devote their own lives to supporting others, a special one-off free event is coming to Dubbo...

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David Dixon

28 Jun 2025

Sport

Good play for Dubbo City Bowls Social

Fine weather greeted a total of 28 players at Dubbo City Bowls Social competition last week at Dubbo North RSL Sporties Club. Games comprised four teams of triples and one of doubles with the pairs team of Allan Stratford and Steven Kelly, pictured...

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David Dixon

28 Jun 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