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Don't forget to help your pet cool off during summer. Image: Shutterstock.

With 44 degrees predicted, take the time to protect your animals

Andrew Lotherington
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David Harris, Chris Gambian and Mel Gray.

SUBSCRIBERICAC findings show river's needs being ignored, say local groups

Daniel Shirkie

ALERT: Acting District Manager for Orana RFS, Bronwyn Waters, said after a busy weekend, local crews are on alert. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

Hot weather to return with total fire bans in place across the region

Andrew Lotherington

GROWTH: By 2055 it's predicted Dubbo will have about 22,800 homes. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK

SUBSCRIBERThis area of Dubbo will have an extra 1100 homes in the next 10 years

Orlander Ruming

CREATING OPPORTUNITY: Emily Nettle, Delroy Campus Girls Academy Program Manager with Year 9 Student Emmalia Fernando-Fuller. PHOTO: BELINDA SOOLE.

GOOD NEWSGirls Academy cooking up success with inclusion in new cookbook

Daniel Shirkie

Chef Brian Perera at the time of opening Maki Teppanyaki Restaurant in 2017. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

FOODTeppanyaki restaurateur shares plans to reopen in new location

Faye Wheeler

Dundullimal Homestead.

Dundullimal Homestead to close for the first day of summer

HAVE YOUR SAY: Dubbo Regional Council director infrastructure Julian Geddes says the feedback period will be open until February. Photo: AMY McINTYRE

SUBSCRIBERWant more South Dubbo bridge options? Submit feedback, says director

Orlander Ruming

Nurse Endoscopist at Dubbo to assist patient waiting times

SUBSCRIBERAfter seven years away from home Frank the cat's back

Waiting for a parcel? Australia Post predicts biggest delivery day ever

SUBSCRIBERCritical investigation to be launched following police pursuit

Don't forget to help your pet cool off during summer. Image: Shutterstock.

With 44 degrees predicted, take the time to protect your animals

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REST IN PEACE: Tony Kelly, town clerk and general manager of the former Dubbo City Council for almost three decades, died on Thursday. Photo: CONTRIBUTED.

SUBSCRIBERTony Kelly made Dubbo 'the 'fastest growing inland city in Australia'

MOVING FORWARD: Lillyann Mason-Spice will be part of a Wallaroos training camp this week. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

SUBSCRIBER'Stoked' Mason-Spice has chance to push for World Cup selection

SPEAK OUT: Western Region Coordinators Rebecca Camilleri and Kerry Seaton with Constable Lachlan Harnett. Photo: NSW Police Force.

Orana police are taking strides against gender-based violence

DEATH: Police attended the scene of a fatal crash in the Central West on Sunday.

SUBSCRIBERMotorcyclist killed in collision with car on Banjo Paterson Way

Jared Kennedy Poppy's lemonade from Orange.

PHOTOSHave you enjoyed a morning at the markets since they came back?

With 44 degrees predicted, take the time to protect your animals

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SUBSCRIBERICAC findings show river's needs being ignored, say local groups

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Hot weather to return with total fire bans in place across the region

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SUBSCRIBERThis area of Dubbo will have an extra 1100 homes in the next 10 years

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OPINIONBig Bore League is just not cricket

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GOOD NEWSGirls Academy cooking up success with inclusion in new cookbook

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People seen on the sand during heatwave conditions

First day of summer brings high temps

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Martin Bryant

Film about mass murderer Martin Bryant in production

Cameron Dick will outline further borrowings to stimulate the economy in the Queensland budget.

Queensland budget to reveal more borrowing

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Victorians will no longer be required to quarantine for 14 days after entering South Australia.

SA drops quarantine for Vic travellers

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The total value of unpaid power bills spiked during the pandemic, a new report shows.

Pandemic sparks sharp rise in energy debt

Callum Godde
1hr ago

Queensland commuters who use public transport are heading to work later to avoid busy services.

COVID wary Qld commuters go to work later

Aaron Bunch
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Ordinary seaman Teddy Sheean will be posthumously awarded a Victoria Cross in Canberra.

War hero Teddy Sheean to be awarded VC

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Heart disease red flags, like obesity rates and lack of exercise, are worse in regional Australia.

Heart disease higher outside the city

Hannah Ryan
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Souths' sides win again to keep pressure on the Demons

PHOTOSSouths' sides win again to keep pressure on the Demons

MOVING FORWARD: Lillyann Mason-Spice will be part of a Wallaroos training camp this week. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

SUBSCRIBER'Stoked' Mason-Spice has chance to push for World Cup selection

CUP READY: Barbara Joseph and her sons Paul (pictured) and Matt Jones will be heading to Mudgee on Friday for cup day. Photo: ELESA KURTZ

Stanley may fly the flag for the west in Mudgee Cup

back in action: Orange Cycle and Triathlon Club young-gun Tom Tudor emerges from Gosling Creek as he prepares to tackle to bike leg of the race. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN

Piranhas tackle the state's best in triathlon Super Sprint series

STEAMING IN: Ben Strachan's performance with the new ball was vital for Orana on Sunday. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

SUBSCRIBERConsistent attack and Armstrong's power fires warning to Outlaws' rivals

Nick Guthrie

Tigers rise after downing premiers while Colts kick clear at the top

SUBSCRIBERTigers rise after downing premiers while Colts kick clear at the top

Nick Guthrie

CHAMPIONS: Phoebe Litchfield and the Sydney Thunder took out the WBBL06 crown on Saturday night. Photo: SYDNEY THUNDER

Thunder young guns declare WBBL title 'first of many' after Stars upset

Nick McGrath

DOUBLE UP: Mount Panorama is set to host two Supercars rounds next season - the Bathurst 500 and Bathurst 1000.

SUBSCRIBERHistoric Supercars double set for Mount Panorama

Anya Whitelaw

An unedifying diplomatic pile-on

DIGESTAn unedifying diplomatic pile-on

A passenger from a repatriation flight from Singapore makes her way to a bus to hotel quarantine after landing at Canberra airport. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINERWill we see stranded Aussies at home for Christmas?

Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONCOVID-19 cases decrease as weather heats up

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

A pizzeria worker sparked Australia's strictest - and briefest - COVID-19 lockdown. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHating on the SA pizza guy won't fix an entirely foreseeable problem

Gemma Beale

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce indicated international passengers could be required to prove they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Picture: Getty Images

EXPLAINERNo jab, no fly: who decides on mandate?

Harley Dennett

Children may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

ANALYSISChildren may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

Zoë Hyde

Some of the country's busiest air routes have resumed. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERAs borders reopen, what is next for domestic air travel?

Lucy Bladen

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

Bob along at Arbory Afloat. Picture: Supplied

Four ways to fall in love with Melbourne all over again

Sue Wallace

A popular waterhole for swimming at Litchfield National Park is Florence Falls. Picture: Michael Turtle

Ethical tourism is about more than just picking up your litter

Michael Turtle

Air wars as borders reopen: what it means for travellers

Air wars as borders reopen: what it means for travellers

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Lawns and gardens can be watered more. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK

Water restrictions ease for Narromine thanks to drop in demand

Lawns and gardens can be watered more. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK

Water restrictions ease for Narromine thanks to drop in demand

POPULAR: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the scheme had been popular with farmers in the electorate. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Water scheme extension is welcomed news for livestock producers

POPULAR: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the scheme had been popular with farmers in the electorate. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Water scheme extension is welcomed news for livestock producers

CONSTRUCTION PHASE: Dubbo Regional Council announced the start of the construction phase of the cross-city pipeline on September 22, with work underway off Yarrendale Road. Photo: CONTRIBUTED.

SUBSCRIBERDubbo suppliers get a piece of the action as pipeline project proceeds

CONSTRUCTION PHASE: Dubbo Regional Council announced the start of the construction phase of the cross-city pipeline on September 22, with work underway off Yarrendale Road. Photo: CONTRIBUTED.

SUBSCRIBERDubbo suppliers get a piece of the action as pipeline project proceeds

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Few places have been more affected than regional Australia, says Adam Liaw. Picture: Supplied

Liaw's regional roadtrip has food in its heart

Karen Hardy

Chef Brian Perera at the time of opening Maki Teppanyaki Restaurant in 2017. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

FOODTeppanyaki restaurateur shares plans to reopen in new location

Faye Wheeler

EXCITING: Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre manager Linda Christof has lunched the 2021 season. Photo: AMY McINTYRE

WHAT'S ONThis is what's coming to the Dubbo theatre in 2021

Orlander Ruming

Future outlook: Australian ag leaders share insights on the challenges and opportunities ahead

Future outlook: Australian ag leaders share insights on the challenges and opportunities ahead

Landcare youth are taking action today to care for the future of their environment for all generations

Landcare youth are taking action today to care for the future of their environment for all generations

Seniors encouraged to share the word on CarerHelp

Seniors encouraged to share the word on CarerHelp

Future outlook: Australian ag leaders share insights on the challenges and opportunities ahead

Future outlook: Australian ag leaders share insights on the challenges and opportunities ahead

Never a better time to build a career in regional Australia

Never a better time to build a career in regional Australia

Celebrate a regenerative shift this Ag Day

Celebrate a regenerative shift this Ag Day

Lorraine Gordon, Sponsored Content

Open homes in and around Dubbo from Thursday 26th to Saturday 28th of November.

Open homes in and around Dubbo from Thursday 26th to Saturday 28th of November.

Open homes in and around Dubbo from Thursday 26th to Saturday 28th of November.

Open homes in and around Dubbo from Thursday 26th to Saturday 28th of November.

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

COMPROMISE: According to new research, almost half (45%) of Australians say they settled for something other than their perfect home, with the most common compromises including location, home size and price. Photo - Shutterstock.

The highs and lows for Australian house hunters

A dynamic not been seen for years

A dynamic not been seen for years

EXTEND YOUR HORIZONS: Expect to pay upwards of $1000 a week for a holiday home in the Whitsundays, Queensland, during the traditional summer break.

When the holiday is over, let the investment kick in

Lydia Roberts

HUMBLY ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF HIS MATES: Bob Smith with his World War II 75th anniversary commemorative medallion and certificate.

Soldier who came of age amid battlefields in New Guinea

HUMBLY ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF HIS MATES: Bob Smith with his World War II 75th anniversary commemorative medallion and certificate.

Soldier who came of age amid battlefields in New Guinea

COMFORT BELOW: Nurses in the Second World War in the Underground Hospital in Mount Isa.

Did 79 soldiers die of cyanide?

COMFORT BELOW: Nurses in the Second World War in the Underground Hospital in Mount Isa.

Did 79 soldiers die of cyanide?

SHOVELLING SNOW IN SYRIA: Members of the 2/3 Battalion clearing snow in 1942.

Tragic drowning of digger who fought the enemy in three countries

SHOVELLING SNOW IN SYRIA: Members of the 2/3 Battalion clearing snow in 1942.

Tragic drowning of digger who fought the enemy in three countries

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Charlie Webb took out the best dressed Infants student at the Pink Stumps Day last Thursday.

PHOTOSClassroom Liberal | Dubbo North Public School turns pink

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CARD WINNER: Amelia Laws from St Mary's Primary School with Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

St Mary's student Amelia Law's wins Christmas Card design competition

DETERMINED: Alex Eves will tell her story in the upcoming season of Fearless. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

WATCHAlex's determination and persistence to feature in new episode of Fearless

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Charlie Webb took out the best dressed Infants student at the Pink Stumps Day last Thursday.

PHOTOSClassroom Liberal | Dubbo North Public School turns pink

Jared Kennedy Poppy's lemonade from Orange.

PHOTOSHave you enjoyed a morning at the markets since they came back?

John Paul Young

See John Paul Young star alongside shedders

THOSE DAYS: Powderfinger's new compilation Unreleased 1998-2010 features songs written for their most commercially-successful albums.

Powderfinger unlock vault to reveal embarrassment of riches

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

Steve Evans

Communications Minister Paul Fletcher. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Government's media reform plan rejected by key stakeholders

Harley Dennett

This flash mob is tackling a world first

This flash mob is tackling a world first

Photos from the pages of the Daily Liberal in February 1997

PHOTOSPhotos from the pages of the Daily Liberal in February 1997

Orlander Ruming

Matters of State | Excited for NRL games to be played in the bush

Matters of State | Excited for NRL games to be played in the bush

Dugald Saunders

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Member for Parkes Mark Coulton with Gilgandra Shire Council acting mayor Ash Walker and Inland Rail's Duncan Mitchell.

Coulton's Catch-up | Inland Rail project continues forward

Mark Coulton

LISTEN TO THIS: The winning project holds promise for those who have suffered hearing loss as a result of ageing, among other possible factors.

Hearing loss treatment crowned winner

ONLINE CHECK: There are many charities that deserve your donation this Christmas. But before giving, do a quick check on the ACNC website's Charity Register.

How to avoid charity scams this Christmas

Geraldine Cardozo

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

Breaking news: 2021 Royal Canberra Show cancelled

Hannah Powe

Harwood Island sugar cane farmer Richard Miller lights up his two year old cane crop with neighbours' help.

Sugar yet to find a sweet spot

Jamie Brown

Guyra Campdraft Club hardworking committee member Doug Ferris and president Kevin Davidson made a fitting tribute to Ted Mulligan on his 104th birthday recently by replacing the old ring entry gate and naming the ring in his honour. Photos: Donna Davidson

Ultimate gift for 104-year-old

Lucy Kinbacher

Few places have been more affected than regional Australia, says Adam Liaw. Picture: Supplied

Liaw's regional roadtrip has food in its heart

Karen Hardy

Chef Brian Perera at the time of opening Maki Teppanyaki Restaurant in 2017. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

FOODTeppanyaki restaurateur shares plans to reopen in new location

Faye Wheeler

Five lighting tips to brighten up your day

Five lighting tips to brighten up your day