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Looking forward: Mink and me owner Lucy Moss is back to business after a nine-week closure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo: Emily Ellis

Store owner reveals what 'saved us' in COVID shutdown, outlook for future

Faye Wheeler
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MORE TO COME: Orana Mid-Western Police District commander Peter McKenna said more people will be arrested. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

SUBSCRIBERFurther arrests expected as police dismantle drug syndicate

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DONATED: Det. Insp. Cameron Whiteside, Natalie O'Brien, Neil Sturrock and Assistant Comm. Geoff McKechnie. PHOTO: BELINDA SOOLE.

Police donation to help Rescue Squad save animals in peril

Daniel Shirkie
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Uber is coming to Mudgee by the end of June.

HAVE YOUR SAYUber gets ready for Dubbo roll out, again

Benjamin Palmer
2hrs ago

COMMUNITY APPEAL: Orana Mid-Western Police District commander Peter McKenna said police now needed the communities help. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

'If you want to supply prohibited drugs ... you can expect police to be knocking in your door': McKenna

Welcome back: Ben Webb, Crystal Shelton, Patsy Clarke and Trudy London, from Sharica, were fully booked out on their reopening day. Photo: Amy McIntyre.

Dubbo beauty studio fully booked out on reopening day

Taylor Jurd

DRUG CHARGES: Police allege they found prohibited drugs found on a driver and passenger following a speed check and subsequent search. Photo: NSW POLICE

SUBSCRIBERProhibited drugs found on driver, passenger following speed check

Nadine Morton

SUSPICIOUS: Dubbo Firefighters were called to two deliberately lit fires overnight, with police now investigating the incidents. Photo: AMY MCINTYRE

SUBSCRIBERFirefighters called to deliberately lit fires overnight, police investigating

Nadine Morton

Police officer injured during arrest for Wellington drug supply network

'Moronic' and 'sad': Artists behind vandalised prime minister sculptures speak out

Masked and anonymous: two faces of a world in crisis

SUBSCRIBER83,000 guns in the region, but owners say there's a good reason

Looking forward: Mink and me owner Lucy Moss is back to business after a nine-week closure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo: Emily Ellis

Store owner reveals what 'saved us' in COVID shutdown, outlook for future

1hr ago

DEFENCE ON HOLD: Wellington's Justin Toomey-White (right) feels the decision to cancel the 2020 season is the right one. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

SUBSCRIBER'There's a bigger picture': Cowboys happy to wait for title defence

Social media's outrageous rush to outrage

COMMENTSocial media's outrageous rush to outrage

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Game changer: Mink and me owner Lucy Moss is one of the business operators in regional areas who has seen sales soar since the launch of Buy from the Bush. Photo contributed.

Buy from the Bush a $5m 'life-changing' sales gift to businesses

83,000 guns in the region, but owners say there's often a good reason why

SUBSCRIBER83,000 guns in the region, but owners say there's a good reason

MACQUARIE ANGLICAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL: Lila Albury and James Croker.

PHOTOSClassroom Liberal: Tie blankets and letters for a project

OPINIONHeat on Bevo as Shaw's Roos fire

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Store owner reveals what 'saved us' in COVID shutdown, outlook for future

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SUBSCRIBERFurther arrests expected as police dismantle drug syndicate

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Perfect 'family affair' turns into a night to celebrate for Reynolds

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Police donation to help Rescue Squad save animals in peril

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HAVE YOUR SAYUber gets ready for Dubbo roll out, again

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Tighten that belt, says the PM. Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTPrime minister says it's time to tighten our belts

Welcome back: Ben Webb, Crystal Shelton, Patsy Clarke and Trudy London, from Sharica, were fully booked out on their reopening day. Photo: Amy McIntyre.

Dubbo beauty studio fully booked out on reopening day

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'There is a mountain yet to climb': Morrison warns of belt-tightening after COVID-19

The last restrictions have been lifted at Woolworths. Picture: Karleen Minney

Final supermarket removes all purchase restrictions

Registered nurses Julie Parducci and Nivekta Singh at the COVID-19 drive-through testing centre in Canberra. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINERThe places that have beaten COVID-19

Kathryn Lewis

Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

$72b worth of infrastructure projects to be fast-tracked

Katie Burgess

Fears for the future damage mental health of young Australians

DIGESTFears for the future damage mental health of young Australians

Simon Bourke

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack says common sense should keep would-be protesters at home.

DIGESTCommon sense says stay home, McCormack tells protesters

RARING TO GO: Jordan Reynolds and Tophut Johny took out the first win of the night on Sunday's return to the Dubbo Harness Racing track. PHOTO: COFFE PHOTOGRAPHY.

Perfect 'family affair' turns into a night to celebrate for Reynolds

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TO THE FRONT: Grant Buckley rides Gayna Williams' From The Bush to victory at Tyers Park on Monday. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

Williams goes one-two as hometown trainers lead the way

READY: Duncan Ferguson in action for Orana Spurs last season. Photo: AMY McINTYRE

Clubs to decide season structure as final tick of approval looms

NO GO: Brad James and the Gulgong Terriers won't take to the field this year.

Hope for play remains despite two clubs pulling the pin

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

DEFENCE ON HOLD: Wellington's Justin Toomey-White (right) feels the decision to cancel the 2020 season is the right one. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

SUBSCRIBER'There's a bigger picture': Cowboys happy to wait for title defence

Nick Guthrie

HOPEFUL: Mudgee Dragons recruit Harry Siejka still wants to play this year despite the Group 10 season being cancelled.

Returning Siejka staying fit in the hope season can be salvaged

GO AGAIN: The Demons' women's side which won the 2018 title. The squad will look different this year but the positivity remains. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Double boost for Demons helps strengthen club's long-term future

Nick Guthrie

Skiers are keen to get back to the action at Thredbo Resort. Picture: Supplied

Ski passes selling out as more than 20,000 wait in line

Julia Kanapathippillai

The historic main street of Canowindra has a bend because it follows an old bullock track. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Characters, quirky surprises in a magical part of Australia

Michael Turtle

Make the most of cool evenings at Paperbark Camp.

Winter warmers by the campfire perfect for weekend getaways

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RECYCLED: Dubbo Regional Council's director of infrastructure Julian Geddes reports the city's treated effluent must "undergo an advanced wastewater-treatment process" before it can be used for irrigation of recreational spaces and other purposes. Photo: FILE.

'Legislative steps' being taken to recycle effluent in Dubbo

RECYCLED: Dubbo Regional Council's director of infrastructure Julian Geddes reports the city's treated effluent must "undergo an advanced wastewater-treatment process" before it can be used for irrigation of recreational spaces and other purposes. Photo: FILE.

'Legislative steps' being taken to recycle effluent in Dubbo

CONTRACT: Dubbo Regional Council's director of Infrastructure Julian Geddes says the cross-city pipeline contract will be awarded in the "near future". Photo: FILE.

'Extreme urgency' of building Dubbo's cross-city pipeline diluted by rain

CONTRACT: Dubbo Regional Council's director of Infrastructure Julian Geddes says the cross-city pipeline contract will be awarded in the "near future". Photo: FILE.

'Extreme urgency' of building Dubbo's cross-city pipeline diluted by rain

FISH: NSW Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall says two million new fingerlings are expected to be released into the state's waterways in summer. Photo: FILE.

Macquarie River to get new fingerlings from 'modern-day Noah's Ark'

FISH: NSW Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall says two million new fingerlings are expected to be released into the state's waterways in summer. Photo: FILE.

Macquarie River to get new fingerlings from 'modern-day Noah's Ark'

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Jane Freebury

A scene from Complicity. Picture: Supplied

Work, friendship and noodles

Simon Weaving

Singin' In The Rain (1952) is a musical that should not be remade. Picture: Supplied

Musicals that don't need a remake

Ron Cerabona

New middle school boarding for boys and girls -space close to home in Bathurst

New middle school boarding for boys and girls -space close to home in Bathurst

Ready and willing: MAAS Group Properties sales managers John Grey and Bill Kelly are standing by to help you buy your first home.

Helping first home buyers achieve the Great Australian Dream

Students at Stannies have the opportunity for a balanced academic, spiritual, sporting and social experience and the chance to make friends for life.

A safe, caring place to live, learn and enjoy

New middle school boarding for boys and girls -space close to home in Bathurst

New middle school boarding for boys and girls -space close to home in Bathurst

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Emma Brown

Making a difference: Natasha Bull and her grandmother Evelyn Berg.

Family affair: The united front of women with passion for supporting kids in need

Rosie Ryan

PRIDE AND JOY: According to Raine & Horne needing space to park your car can play a big part in deciding where to rent. Photo - Shutterstock.

How do you choose a rental?

The hosts of ABC TV's Escape From The City, from left, Jane Hall, Simon Marnie, Del Irani, Bryce Holdaway and Dean Ipaviz.

When city folk go house hunting in the regions: What the locals say

John Hanscombe

Open homes in and around Dubbo from Thursday, June 11th to Sunday June 14th | Photos, Videos, Map

Open homes in and around Dubbo from Thursday, June 11th to Sunday June 14th | Photos, Videos, Map

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Welcome back: Ben Webb, Crystal Shelton, Patsy Clarke and Trudy London, from Sharica, were fully booked out on their reopening day. Photo: Amy McIntyre.

Dubbo beauty studio fully booked out on reopening day

Taylor Jurd

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MACQUARIE ANGLICAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL: Lila Albury and James Croker.

PHOTOSClassroom Liberal: Tie blankets and letters for a project

LOVE: The important point that should not be ignored is that, if we want to be loved, then we have to work on being loveable.

OPINIONLove is the thread that binds us together

Gary Bentley

Game changer: Mink and me owner Lucy Moss is one of the business operators in regional areas who has seen sales soar since the launch of Buy from the Bush. Photo contributed.

Buy from the Bush delivers $5 million sales to small businesses

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MACQUARIE ANGLICAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL: Lila Albury and James Croker.

PHOTOSClassroom Liberal: Tie blankets and letters for a project

NOT DETERRED: Tasmania Police Northern Commander Brett Smith at Launceston Police Station, where a Molotov cocktail was thrown on Friday night. Picture: Paul Scambler

Molotov cocktail thrown into police station car park

Game changer: Mink and me owner Lucy Moss is one of the business operators in regional areas who has seen sales soar since the launch of Buy from the Bush. Photo contributed.

Buy from the Bush a $5m 'life-changing' sales gift to businesses

Australian of the Year Dr James Muecke at the 2020 Australian of the Year Awards. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

It's time to salute our pandemic, bushfire heroes

Amy Martin

Chip, with wheels attached

WATCHSmall dog with a big personality and a set of wheels

SAFETY FIRST: Police officers were called out to ensure the public's safety during an investigation on Myall street. PHOTO: BELINDA SOOLE.

UPDATEDPolice called in to investigate suspicious items

Throwback Thursday: A look back at December 2000

PHOTOSThrowback Thursday: A look back at December 2000

Social media's outrageous rush to outrage

COMMENTSocial media's outrageous rush to outrage

Murray Nicholls
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Dubbo's Vinnies Return and Earn Bulk Transfer Centre also reached a major milestone recentl.

OPINIONState Matters | More good news as restrictions ease

Dugald Saunders

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

LADY OF THE HOUSE: Miriam Margolyes as Aunt Prudence in Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, in cinemas nationally from February 27.

Dear Prudence comes out to play for unstoppable Miriam

Geraldine Cardozo

TURNING THE PAGE: Rosie Craven is living with early stage Alzheimer's but is now able to enjoy hobbies such as reading again thanks to a new clinical trial.

Everything is Rosie thanks to new Alzheimer's drug trial

Rowan Cowley

Game changer: Mink and me owner Lucy Moss is one of the business operators in regional areas who has seen sales soar since the launch of Buy from the Bush. Photo contributed.

Buy from the Bush delivers $5 million sales to small businesses

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Donovan Rodrigues is accused of importing drugs into Australia with his wife and another man.

Vic man refused bail over $1.2b drug haul

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Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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Adem Somyurek MP (R) has resigned from Labor, before the party could expel him.

Vic MP resigns over branch stacking claims

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A second Black Lives Matter protester has contracted coronavirus, one of 12 new cases in Melbourne.

Vic protester among 12 new COVID-19 cases

Benita Kolovos, Christine McGinn and Ulises Izquierdo
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From July, the limit on the number of people at indoor venues will be lifted in NSW.

Too soon to change quarantine: NSW premier

Dominica Sanda
1hr ago

The NSW government has announced community sport competition can resume from July 1. Picture: Marina Neil

Why the return of sport could prove your motivation to move

Renee Valentine
1hr ago

A Federal Court justice has overturned the deportation of a mother of five young children.

Mum of five won't be deported, court rules

Georgie Moore
1hr ago

Bill Weidner, 91, Bungowannah is proving age is no barrier to online bidding, purchasing stock through platform StockLive. Pictured at the Wodonga saleyards last year.

Online bidding at any age

Olivia Calver
55m ago

The first Sire Shootout judges have been announced.

Industry leaders to judge Sire Shootout

Previously at RLX saleyards vendors and non-registered buyers could inspect cattle prior to the sale, but had to leave before the auction got underway. Now they are allowed to remain on site.

Vendors now allowed at RLX saleyards

Olivia Calver

FINGERTIP CONTROL: Technology is making life a little easier with the touch of a button.

Welcome to a world where loT ensures control of everything

Mathew Dickerson

Three rules to follow so you can nail your DIY bathroom

Three rules to follow so you can nail your DIY bathroom

Renovation sees Hamptons hit the bush

Renovation sees Hamptons hit the bush