A strong police presence will be evident in the Dubbo CBD this Easter long weekend as part of the Australia-wide Operation Unite campaign.
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Senior police from the Orana Local Area Command are determined to ensure revellers don't cause trouble and those who do will face tougher penalties.
Operation Unite started tonight and will continue on Saturday and Sunday nights.
Orana LAC duty officer Gemini Bakos said people should be able to enjoy themselves over Easter without having to tolerate anti-social behaviour.
"Operation Unite will crack down on alcohol-related crime and anti-social behaviour. There will be an increased police presence to ensure people do the right thing," Inspector Bakos said.
"The operation will be conducted in Dubbo, Wellington, Gilgandra and Narromine and highway patrol will also be involved. They have their own operation over the Eatser long weekend but we will work together."
Operation Unite was held on Thursday between the hours of 6pm and 4am. It will resume on Saturday night at 6pm and continue until 6am, with the same hours on Sunday.
Police will be enforcing the new tougher laws against anti-social behaviour including the one-punch laws. Bigger fines will also be handed out for some infringements.
Fines for offensive conduct and offensive language have each risen from $200 to $500 while continued intoxication or disorderly behaviour following a move on direction from police is now an $1100, up from $200.
