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Yvette Aubusson-Foley

Mar 16 2023 Updated March 16, 2023

Dubbo Photo News

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Strong magnitude 5.2 quake rattles parts of Orana region

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake and a 4.1-magnitude aftershock have rattled parts of an area between Nyngan and Carinda, according to data from Geoscience Australia. Geoscience Australia seismologists said the initial quake struck at 2.36am AEST on...

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Local Newsdesk

24 May 2025

Regional News

Mowing up an environmental horror, Operation Victa after fire ants

Road blocks and truck stops are being utilised on the NSW-Queensland border to keep out a major environmental threat that could devastate livestock regions of NSW – the red imported fire ant. Teams from NSW Police, Heavy Vehicle Regulation...

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David Dixon

21 May 2025

Regional News

Feral dogs devastate Capertee Valley sheep farms

An alarming increase in feral dog numbers in the Capertee Valley, between Mudgee and Lithgow, has plunged local sheep farmers into crisis, forcing some to abandon generations of farming tradition. Fifth-generation farmers Reginald and Aileen Larkin...

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Local Newsdesk

22 May 2025

Regional News

SES calls for ‘everyday people’ to join their ranks as National Volunteer Week kicks off

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has urged residents of regional and rural communities to step forward and volunteer as part of National Volunteer Week, highlighting the crucial role these volunteers play in emergency preparedness and response...

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Local Newsdesk

19 May 2025

Dubbo Jazz Festival a big success

Local musicians were joined by musicians from Melbourne, Swan Hill, Sydney and Wollongong for the 2025 Dubbo Jazz Festival, enjoyed by approximately 300 jazz-lovers in the audience at Dubbo Golf Club. The Dubbo Jazz Festival over the first weekend...

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Ken Smith

31 May 2025

Socials

Plenty of pooches at Sandy Beach for final RSPCA Million Paws Walk

Sunday saw the last lap, the final RSPCA Million Paws Walk nationally. The good news for Dubbo is there will be a local/regional event next year if the local volunteer team has their way, and something tells me... watch this space. It’s a fun...

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Ken Smith

31 May 2025

Socials

More photos from the Boarding Schools Expo 2025 in Dubbo

The Boarding Schools Expo came to Dubbo on May 16 and 17. Parents, carers and students from around the region were able to meet with representatives from the leading boarding schools from Sydney, regional NSW and the ACT, along with the Isolated...

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Ken Smith

31 May 2025

Socials

Expo showcases the best of Boarding Schools to Dubbo region

A well attended two days saw the leading boarding schools from Sydney, regional NSW and ACT gather under one roof at the Boarding Schools Expo held at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention over May 16 and 17. This annual expo presents an...

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Ken Smith

31 May 2025