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Sophia
McCaughan

New rapid response units target Western youth crime

A new rapid response police unit is promising to tackle youth crime in Western NSW as criminal activity spirals in regional and rural communities. On Wednesday, March 19, NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Paul Pisanos announced a high-level strategy...

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Sophia McCaughan

01 May 2025

News

After 17 years in Canberra, Coulton bids farewell to politics

First elected to the House of Representatives at the 2007 Federal Election, Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has decided it’s time to leave politics and Canberra behind. While in Canberra for this year’s federal budget, the Dubbo Photo News sat...

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Sophia McCaughan

28 Apr 2025

News Extra

Meet the candidates for the Division of Parkes

A deep-dive into the 10 candidates for the division of Parkes at the 2025 federal election

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Sophia McCaughan

26 Apr 2025

News

Tradies Ball raises more than $10,000 for Tradies in Sight

Dubbo’s inaugural Tradies Ball was a night to remember for everyone involved and also raised an impressive $11,000 for local mental health charity, Tradies in Sight. Glitz and glamour graced the auditorium at Dubbo RSL Club on the last Saturday in...

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Sophia McCaughan

18 Apr 2025

Regional News

Parkes candidates line up for May 3 Federal poll

After months of speculation, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called a press conference at Parliament House on Friday, March 28, to announce the federal election would be held on Saturday, May 3 – a move that stole major momentum and thunder from...

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Sophia McCaughan

10 Apr 2025

Socials

Hard hats and big hearts: Tradies Ball raises awareness for men’s mental health

On Saturday, March 29, the inaugural Tradies Ball was held at Dubbo RSL Club to raise money and awareness for men’s mental health charity ‘Tradies in Sight’. The Ball was an initiative by Dubbo Photo News and those in attendance were treated...

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Sophia McCaughan

03 Apr 2025

News

Nats pledge $2 mill for Macquarie Home Stay – if they win fed election

Even before the Federal Election was called, The Nationals were gearing up for a big campaign, including pledging $2 million towards the next stage of the Macquarie Home Stay expansion in Dubbo. The announcement was made by Nationals Federal Leader...

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Sophia McCaughan

04 Mar 2025

News

New report finds over four million guns owned nationwide

“We don’t understand the rationale that has allowed firearm owners to store a very large number of guns, each with an apparent genuine need and or reason,” he told the Narromine Star

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Sophia McCaughan

24 Feb 2025

Regional News

Regional NSW land values jump $9 billion in one year

Land values across regional NSW have risen by nearly three per cent over the year, according to new analysis by the NSW Valuer General. Valuer General of NSW, Sally Dale, said the bush has experienced a solid increase in land valuations with...

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Sophia McCaughan

20 Dec 2024

Sport

NRLW Indigenous All Stars’ message of culture and country at recent Trangie visit

Inspiring the next generation while connecting with culture, country and people — this was the important message from the NRLW Indigenous All Stars’ recent visit to Trangie. The All Stars concept aims to showcase Indigenous and Maori cultures in...

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Sophia McCaughan

19 Dec 2024

Sport

Outback Dragons paddle away with medals after Pan Pacific Masters

Bronze medals were the order of the day for the Outback Dragons at the Pan Pacific Masters Games on the Gold Coast. The Outback Dragons brought home several bronze medals at the world’s biggest biennial masters’ event, which concluded on...

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Sophia McCaughan

06 Dec 2024