One was a demonstration of pride and respect that did Dubbo proud, the other an ugly incident that would make Dubbo known for all the wrong reasons.

On Friday night, hundreds gathered at the Anzac Sleep-out at Victoria Park to recognise the centenary of the Gallipoli landing.

In another part of town, hoons in a moving car decided to throw a bottle of beer at a group of women walking home from dinner.

The women, visitors to the city, were obviously shaken by the incident, not to mention that those inside the car had called them "sluts" and "bitches" as they drove past.

The victim, talented and renowned opera singer Grace Bawden, vowed the disgusting attack would not change her opinion of the city as a wonderful place. Her spirit is admirable.

Also admirable were the wonderful efforts from all involved in organising Anzac Day ceremonies in Dubbo, and those who turned out en masse to respectfully observe the sacrifices made by their ancestors who fought for the freedoms we enjoy today.

Those freedoms envisioned by our Anzacs most certainly did not include gutless wonders yelling obscenities at women walking home from dinner and throwing grog at them.