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STILL WAITING: Orana Law Society president Andrew Boog says it's been the better part of a decade since he started advocating for a drug court in Dubbo. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

EXCLUSIVEDESPERATE FOR DRUG COURT: 'Lives trashed' while Dubbo keeps waiting

Orlander Ruming

Our say: silence about a drug court isn't good enough

COMMENTOur say: silence about a drug court isn't good enough

Orlander Ruming

Alan Collins.

Safety laws sound alarm bells for ATV retailers

Daniel Shirkie
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Bega MP Andrew Constance says the bushfire emergency has forced him to reset his approach to politics. Photo: Adam McLean

IN DEPTHMP's fears for mental wellbeing of bushfire survivors

John Hanscombe

'UNNACEPTABLE': Law Society of NSW president Richard Harvey says a drug court is an "urgent priority for Dubbo. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

EXCLUSIVEDESPERATE FOR DRUG COURT: How it would reduce pressure on prisons

Orlander Ruming

AT CAPACITY: Senior Judge Roger Dive says not meeting being able to meet the demand for the drug court was having a profound impact. Photo: JUSTICENSW YOUTUBE

HAVE YOUR SAYDESPERATE FOR DRUG COURT: Expansion needed to meet overwhelming demand

Orlander Ruming

Here's how the NSW Drug Court program works

EXPLAINERHere's how the NSW Drug Court program works

Orlander Ruming

NERVE-WRACKING MOMENT: Josie Anderson knows what it's like waiting to find out who will be sashed. Last year she was chosen to go to the showgirl state finals. Photo: FAYE WHEELER

Showgirls converge on Dubbo with hopes of winning sash

Orlander Ruming

PHOTOSGettin' muddy with it for a good cause

No information too small: Three charged following attempted illegal hunting

Dubbo Post Office nationally recognised

One in eight Australians live in poverty, that's over 3 million people

STILL WAITING: Orana Law Society president Andrew Boog says it's been the better part of a decade since he started advocating for a drug court in Dubbo. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

EXCLUSIVEDESPERATE FOR DRUG COURT: 'Lives trashed' while Dubbo keeps waiting

Throwback Thursday photos from the Daily Liberal February 1996

PHOTOSThrowback Thursday photos from the Daily Liberal February 1996

'UNNACEPTABLE': Law Society of NSW president Richard Harvey says a drug court is an "urgent priority for Dubbo. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

EXCLUSIVEDESPERATE FOR DRUG COURT: How it would reduce pressure on prisons

Here's how the NSW Drug Court program works

EXPLAINERHere's how the NSW Drug Court program works

(Front) Transport for NSW acting director west Alistair Lunn, Dubbo MP Dugald Saunders, holding the newly-released submissions report, and Dubbo Chamber of Commerce president Matt Wright, surrounded by business and community leaders, at the corner of River and Bourke streets. Photo: FAYE WHEELER

Planned River Street bridge gathers support as 'refined' design unveiled

Bega MP Andrew Constance says the bushfire emergency has forced him to reset his approach to politics. Photo: Adam McLean

IN DEPTHMP's fears for mental wellbeing of bushfire survivors

Safety laws sound alarm bells for ATV retailers

2hrs ago

EXCLUSIVEDESPERATE FOR DRUG COURT: 'Lives trashed' while Dubbo keeps waiting

05:45AM

COMMENTOur say: silence about a drug court isn't good enough

05:30AM

EXCLUSIVEDESPERATE FOR DRUG COURT: How it would reduce pressure on prisons

05:30AM

HAVE YOUR SAYDESPERATE FOR DRUG COURT: Expansion needed to meet overwhelming demand

05:30AM

EXPLAINERHere's how the NSW Drug Court program works

05:00AM

STILL GOT IT: Steve Skinner and the Tigers are back in title contention after a one-sided win over Rugby.

Decisive two-day round could ensure who plays finals

HOMETOWN HERO: Andrew 'Bobcat' Ryan will be one of the guest speakers at the luncheon. PHOTO: FILE.

'Supercoach' Bennett to speak about legendary career at local charity lunch

MISSING OUT: CYMS captain Ben Knaggs (right) will be without the services of Ben O'Donnell (left) on Sunday. Photo: AMY McINTYRE

Decider gives CYMS a chance to end drought while Blues look to cover major absences

LOOKING FOR A WIN: Just A Spec has shown promise for Garry Lunn and the Dubbo trainer will be hoping that results in victory at Orange on Saturday. Photo: NICK McGRATH

Lunn has a Spec of hope as racing returns to Towac Park

PLAYERS ON THE MOVE | Group 11 and Group 10 signings for 2020

SUBSCRIBERPLAYERS ON THE MOVE | Group 11 and Group 10 signings for 2020

Nick McGrath
Nick Guthrie

HAVING A BALL: Alex Ronayne, pictured with his sons Alex Jnr (left) and Cooper, has made a strong start to life as Macquarie captain-coach. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

SUBSCRIBER'Couldn't have started any better': Desire to win instilled early in Ronayne era

Nick Guthrie

TAKE THEM ON: Lachie Large carts the ball up during the Rams' opening Daley Cup win last weekend. Photo: RENEE POWELL

SUBSCRIBERLooming Large: Western prop confident of success in Canberra

Bradley Jurd

BACK IN ACTION: Former Wallabies skipper Stephen Moore will once again line-up for the Classic Wallabies as he did in Orange in 2018. PHOTO: JUDE KEOGH.

Classic Wallabies headed back to the region for Coonamble event

Daniel Shirkie

Peek through the famous keyhole to admire the secret gardens of the ancient order of the Knights of Malta and get a picture-perfect view of St Peter's Basilica. Picture: Shutterstock

Rome's hidden secrets brought to life in rockstar city

Teresa Ooi

Summer, sunshine and Spain.... take in the National Museum in Barcelona on your next getaway. Picture: Shutterstock

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STUNNING: Follow the Midnight Sun through the Arctic Circle on a Viking Cruise from London to Bergen in Norway.

Last days: enter now to win a Scandinavian cruise

DOWNPOURS: The city is looking green after 75 millimetres of rain during the month. Photo: AMY McINTYRE

Rain is welcome but water restrictions remain: Dubbo council

DOWNPOURS: The city is looking green after 75 millimetres of rain during the month. Photo: AMY McINTYRE

Rain is welcome but water restrictions remain: Dubbo council

Harvey having a great time. Photo: Janette Kleinig

PHOTOSIt's raining, it's pouring and we're having fun in the puddles

Harvey having a great time. Photo: Janette Kleinig

PHOTOSIt's raining, it's pouring and we're having fun in the puddles

UNDER TARGET: For the weekly period from February 2 to February 8, Dubbo residents used a total of 260L of water per day. Photo: FILE

SUBSCRIBERDubbo's water use drops as rain falls

UNDER TARGET: For the weekly period from February 2 to February 8, Dubbo residents used a total of 260L of water per day. Photo: FILE

SUBSCRIBERDubbo's water use drops as rain falls

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A still from In My Blood It Runs. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWQuiet film that's difficult to watch

Jane Freebury

Mel Gibson and Sean Penn in The Professor and the Madman. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWA period drama in search of a core

Simon Weaving

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

Emma Brown

Have a break: This summer explore more of our vast continent without worrying about network coverage. With Pennytel you can get 98.8 per cent coverage across Australia's populated areas.

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Stockholm, Sweden.

Cruise the Baltic on a fully escorted tour

Emma Brown

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

The Wow factor of the Ancient Kingdoms of the Mediterranean

The Wow factor of the Ancient Kingdoms of the Mediterranean

Emma Brown

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Is it cheaper to buy foreign currency online?

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MILESTONE: Dubbo couple Taylar Osborne and Jack Browne and seven-month-old daughter Hollie Browne celebrate the purchase of their first home with real estate agent Adam Wells. Photo: SUPPLIED

SUBSCRIBERHow a young dad achieved his home ownership dream

Faye Wheeler

SAVINGS: $9 million has been saved by first home buyers entering market. Photo: FILE

SUBSCRIBER$9 million saved by first home buyers entering market

Faye Wheeler

Equipped for the good life

Equipped for the good life

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Green dream in a fragile land

Green dream in a fragile land

Michelle Haines Thomas