Sport

Top-riders for beloved Cliff Hazell Wheelrace Carnival

Last Saturday night, the much-loved Cliff Hazell Wheelrace Carnival Dubbo Track Open Country Track Series — featuring riders from Under 13s and Under 15s to Opens — was held in warm, but manageable conditions at Dubbo Cycling Club. Our intrepid...

Geoff Mann

03 Jan 2024

Sport

CYMS Cougars are crushing Community Cup with big win

In last week’s Sports report, we highlighted the excellent efforts of Ella Penman and Max McAnneny, who shared a relay silver medal and three individual silvers at the National School Sports Australia meet in Perth. We learned during the week, of...

Geoff Mann

02 Jan 2024

Sport

Playing through the pain barrier, Tracey masters age injuries

By Geoff Mann Hockey master, Tracey Hardie-Jones, seems to only get better with the passing of time. This year, the dedicated “Hoctarian” has maintained her skills at the highest level, representing Dubbo, Western, NSW and Australia, in Masters...

Geoff Mann

02 Jan 2024

Sport

Grace and Alex shine at National School Sports meet

Geoff Mann

02 Jan 2024

Sport

Records set as a great year comes to a fine conclusion

“The Sundy Bowler” (with ‘Pistol Pete’) Forty-nine weeks of Sunday Bowls in all types of conditions, came to a close for the year last weekend. Amazingly, only one day throughout was lost to rain, though the 48th weekend witnessed...

Contributed To Dubbo Photo News

02 Jan 2024

Sport

Strong Islander influence for Dubbo Roos at Pasifika Cup

Dubbo Kangaroos Rugby Club has developed a strong nursery culminating in eight young players running-out for NSW in the recent Pasifika Youth Cup series. In what has been described as a great learning experience, the following players were proud to...

Geoff Mann

02 Jan 2024

Sport

Whitney Cup Chrissie break with top three showing winning form

Local competitions have called drinks for the Christmas break; with the top three in the Whitney Cup faring well in the last round. CYMS had an effortless win against South Dubbo, 3/126 to 125 all-out. Ben Knaggs and Matt Purse grabbed three wickets...

Geoff Mann

02 Jan 2024

Sport

Anything goes for the Ducks as they splash the year away

“Flippers, noodles flipper race, a noodle relay and, to top it all off, a flip, float race,” Ducks effervescent Club Captain, Dave Spokes wrote with excitement of their end-of-year jamboree. It’s Christmas, and the Dubbo Ducks let their...

Geoff Mann

01 Jan 2024

Sport

Roos quasquicentennial celebrated with five golds

Photos by Mel Pocknall Dubbo Rugby Club opened the refurbished clubhouse in style on Friday night; on Saturday the Roos conquered the Lions in all five grades. It was the perfect start for the club’s 125 year anniversary. The first grade and fans...

Geoff Mann

26 Apr 2024

Sport

The Sundy Bowler: Vicki and Rob, best team of the year — so far, so good!

“The Sundy Bowler” (with ‘Pistol Pete’) Vicki Hummel and Rob Pfeiffer earned the applause of their 29 fellow bowlers on Sunday when they put on an exhibition. Vicki and Rob were a shoe-in for First Place, after their barnstorming 32-2 win...

Regional Newsdesk

26 Apr 2024

Sport

Zac the Dragon puts in big paddles for a gold in Perth

By Geoff Mann Zac Setterfield is the toast of the Orana Dragon Boat Club after winning a gold medal in the Australian Dragon Boat Championships in Perth over the weekend. One of the youngest members of the Club, Zac earned his spot in the NSW Under...

Geoff Mann

26 Apr 2024

Sport

A game for young and old — Paramount nets 50 tennis kids

Perfect weather was served-up for the 50 young people who have lobbed to the Paramount Tennis Club this week. Under the guidance of Head Coach, Brad Williams, and his assistant, Molly Quilty, kids from 5–15 years of age have stretched, learned how...

Geoff Mann

25 Apr 2024

Sport

Sparkles’ and Nicole’s Ducks for Life awards

Nicole Johnstone and David “Sparkle” Sparkes were awarded Life Memberships at the Dubbo Ducks annual presentation dinner on Saturday night. Nicole became just the second female to receive the honour so it was appropriate that Judy Walsh, who...

Regional Newsdesk

25 Apr 2024