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CONCERNS: Both Mary Ronyane (inset top) and Aunty Monia Kerwin (inset bottom) raised their concerns about the motorhomes in Wilcannia. Photo: FILE

HAVE YOUR SAYWilcannia residents raise concerns about COVID-19 management

Tom Barber

SECOND SHOT: The ADF clinic is back in Dubbo to provide residents with their second vaccination. Photo: AMY MCINTYRE

IN DEPTHDaily updates: The full list of Dubbo and Wellington venues of concern

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LIVE COVID-19 news in Central, Western NSW

LIVELIVE COVID-19 news in Central, Western NSW

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Stunning video shows beauty and sorrow of Australia's outback river

WATCHStunning video shows beauty and sorrow of Australia's outback river

Emma Horn

MODERNA ROLLOUT: Chloe Hawke, Mollie Gersbach and Lisa Gibson expect to receive doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at Orana Mall Pharmacy from next week. Photo: AMY MCINTYRE

FREEPharmacies ready with new COVID-19 vaccine due in Dubbo soon

Emily Wheeler

How's the serenity? It depends where you live

DIGESTHow's the serenity? It depends where you live

Janine Graham

COMMUNITY HELP: Dubbo COVID Logistics Centre service lead Daniel Robinson. Photo: AMY McINTYRE.

GOOD NEWSTeam dedicates time to helping community members in need

Taylor Dodge

ENORMOUS CONTRIBUTION: Dubbo MP Dugald Saunders says nominating someone is a great way to say thank you for their work. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Now's the time to nominate a dedicated foster carer

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UPDATEDTeenagers 'extremely lucky' after single-vehicle crash south of Narromine

Rest in peace: Dubbo's 'salt-of-the-earth' solicitor Peter Duffy dies

WATCHDeadliest day: Three Dubbo aged-care residents die with COVID-19

FREEWesthaven's Pfizer clinic at Dubbo to open its doors on Monday

CONCERNS: Both Mary Ronyane (inset top) and Aunty Monia Kerwin (inset bottom) raised their concerns about the motorhomes in Wilcannia. Photo: FILE

HAVE YOUR SAYWilcannia residents raise concerns about COVID-19 management

Stunning video shows beauty and sorrow of Australia's outback river

WATCHStunning video shows beauty and sorrow of Australia's outback river

The Daily Liberal's 2021 Group 11 Team of the Season

HAVE YOUR SAYThe Daily Liberal's 2021 Group 11 Team of the Season

Diners enjoying the pub experience prior to lockdown. Photo: THE MILESTONE HOTEL

HAVE YOUR SAYNo vax, no entry: Law to require double dose for access to venues, business

Elephant Keeper Christina Nicholas with Kanlaya at aged 3 years.

Zoo Chat | Five minutes with an elephant keeper Christina Nicholas

First Moderna doses touch down in Australia

GET UP TO DATEFirst Moderna doses touch down in Australia

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WATCHStunning video shows beauty and sorrow of Australia's outback river

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HAVE YOUR SAYWilcannia residents raise concerns about COVID-19 management

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FREEPharmacies ready with new COVID-19 vaccine due in Dubbo soon

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DIGESTHow's the serenity? It depends where you live

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GOOD NEWSTeam dedicates time to helping community members in need

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Now's the time to nominate a dedicated foster carer

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Yvette D'Ath says some Queensland vaccination sites are hitting cpacity.

One new case as Qld brings major jab push

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France has labelled the AUKUS deal revealed by the PM on Thursday as a 'stab in the back'.

Aust 'notes regret' over French withdrawal

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A man has been killed as he tried to ignite a fire cracker at a property in Tasmania's north.

Man killed in Tasmanian fireworks blast

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Grace Williams. Picture: File

IN DEPTHWhy Tasmania might lead the way on human rights

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First Moderna doses touch down in Australia

GET UP TO DATEFirst Moderna doses touch down in Australia

Fleur Connick
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The first shipment of Moderna vaccines has arrived in Australia.

First Moderna vaccines arrive in Australia

Andrew Brown
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Police want to avoid a repeat of the violent anti-lockdown protests in Melbourne last month.

Vic braces for unrest, 535 new COVID cases

Callum Godde
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School kids have been handed a special role in helping protect Kangaroo Island's bird populations.

Phone app to help protect endangered birds

Tim Dornin
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The Daily Liberal's 2021 Group 11 Team of the Season

HAVE YOUR SAYThe Daily Liberal's 2021 Group 11 Team of the Season

ON THE RISE: Lillyann Mason-Spice was named outstanding young player for the ACT Brumbies after just two games. Photo: KEEGAN CARROLL

SUBSCRIBERMason-Spice 'pretty stoked' to be rewarded after the Brumbies' season

BACK AT IT: Racing action is on again at Dawson Park this weekend. Photo: FILE

Unbeaten Brown's Boy faces biggest challenge in heats

SPECIAL: Nathan Lyon and (inset) Dubbo junior Emma Hughes spoke with school students from the region this week. Photos: CRICKET NSW

Hughes and Lyon share their stories with region's aspiring stars

NO MORE: The Gulgong Terriers had been set to play finals this year. Photo: GULGONG BULL TERRIERS FACEBOOK

SUBSCRIBERNo premiers crowned in Castlereagh League for 2021

Nick Guthrie

SPECIAL: Dubbo College students cheer on their teammates during June's Astley Cup meeting with Bathurst. Photo: AMY McINTYRE

SUBSCRIBERCollege's 10-year wait over as Astley Cup victory is confirmed

Nick Guthrie

GETTING IT DONE: Clayton Gallagher, pictured at Dubbo on Sunday, secured an early win at Narromine. Photo: AMY McINTYRE

Gallagher makes early move and adds to record with Promesa

Nick Guthrie

ON HOLD: There was plenty of excitement earlier this year when (from left) Mark Duggan, Steve Glasson, Anthony Brown, Tony Speirs and Ian Hopper helped launch the event. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

SUBSCRIBERRiches have to wait as Club Dubbo is forced to cancel International Fours

Nick Guthrie

Madison Oei, 10, plays with her dog Taffy as her brother Izaac, 12, jumps on the trampoline. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

EXPLAINERHow does the Delta strain affect children?

CONCERNS: Both Mary Ronyane (inset top) and Aunty Monia Kerwin (inset bottom) raised their concerns about the motorhomes in Wilcannia. Photo: FILE

HAVE YOUR SAYWilcannia residents raise concerns about COVID-19 management

MODERNA ROLLOUT: Chloe Hawke, Mollie Gersbach and Lisa Gibson expect to receive doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at Orana Mall Pharmacy from next week. Photo: AMY MCINTYRE

FREEPharmacies ready with new COVID-19 vaccine due in Dubbo soon

How's the serenity? It depends where you live

DIGESTHow's the serenity? It depends where you live

TRAGIC: Three COVID-related deaths have been recorded at St Mary's Villa. Photo: AMY McINTYRE

WATCHDeadliest day: Three Dubbo aged-care residents die with COVID-19

Orlander Ruming
Taylor Dodge

Submarines, security deal blow COVID out of the water

DIGESTSubmarines, security deal blow COVID out of the water

Janine Graham

Diners enjoying the pub experience prior to lockdown. Photo: THE MILESTONE HOTEL

HAVE YOUR SAYNo vax, no entry: Law to require double dose for access to venues, business

Faye Wheeler

COIVID SPIKE: Western NSW LHD Chief Executive Scott McLachlan said it would be "premature" to say we've gotten ahead of COVID cases. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

WATCHContrast in case numbers stark reminder Dubbo still in COVID outbreak

Emily Wheeler

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Watch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

Watch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

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British rock band Led Zeppelin in June 1973. From left to right, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bonham and John Paul Jones. Picture: Getty Images.

Rare Led Zeppelin interview unearthed at National Film and Sound Archive

Amy Martin

Rainbow veggie rosti with avocado, tomatoes and dukkah. Picture: Rob Palmer

COVID kilos creeping on? Try fasting with The 3-day Diet

Karen Hardy

Spider-Man, starring Tobey Maguire, was originally meant to heavily feature the Twin Towers and had to be rewritten. Picture: Sony Pictures

After 9/11: the imprint left on pop culture

Amy Martin
Ron Cerabona

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

Improved environment: Peter Kaylock says the new shearing shed design has led to better work conditions for shearers. Picture: Supplied

Making decisions with data to boost farm productivity

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

Barley breeder Paul Telfer said trials show the two new releases deliver exceptionally high yields. Picture: Supplied

New barley varieties give growers a double benefit

A well-designed and functional website is an important element in the success of a small business. Picture: Shutterstock

How much does a professional website cost?

RENO TIPS: Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie at home in Newport. Picture: Simon Bennett

The Block's Mitch and Mark on how to style your home for Spring

RENO TIPS: Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie at home in Newport. Picture: Simon Bennett

The Block's Mitch and Mark on how to style your home for Spring

Looking for a holiday home to purchase? Yamba should be near the top of your list according to Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee. Photo: Shutterstock

Holiday hotspots: Where to buy a beach getaway this spring break

Looking for a holiday home to purchase? Yamba should be near the top of your list according to Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee. Photo: Shutterstock

Holiday hotspots: Where to buy a beach getaway this spring break

A 3D-printed house in Tabasco, Mexico. Photo: Joshua Perez/New Story

Could 'printing' new houses solve the affordability crisis?

Jack Needham

Ballarat East is one of the regional suburbs that should be on investors' radar, according to one of the experts we spoke with. This property at 52 George Street is currently listed with PRD Nationwide Ballarat with a guide of $395,000 to $425,000. Photo: Supplied

Property experts reveal the regional hotspots investors should have on their radar

Jack Needham

The current house was built six years ago. Photo: Supplied

Former PM Robert Menzies' country retreat on the market

Jack Needham

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Scamwatch: Don't fall for scammers pretending to be Federal Police

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At the Library | Join the conversation online with author Fiona McArthur

At the Library | Join the conversation online with author Fiona McArthur

Elephant Keeper Christina Nicholas with Kanlaya at aged 3 years.

Zoo Chat | Five minutes with an elephant keeper Christina Nicholas

First Moderna doses touch down in Australia

GET UP TO DATEFirst Moderna doses touch down in Australia

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Stunning video shows beauty and sorrow of Australia's outback river

WATCHStunning video shows beauty and sorrow of Australia's outback river

CONCERNS: Both Mary Ronyane (inset top) and Aunty Monia Kerwin (inset bottom) raised their concerns about the motorhomes in Wilcannia. Photo: FILE

HAVE YOUR SAYWilcannia residents raise concerns about COVID-19 management

The Daily Liberal's 2021 Group 11 Team of the Season

HAVE YOUR SAYThe Daily Liberal's 2021 Group 11 Team of the Season

COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Picture: DARREN HOWE

WATCH500+ cases for Victoria, one death as COVID spreads to the regions

Alex Gretgrix
Allanah Sciberras

TRAGIC: Three COVID-related deaths have been recorded at St Mary's Villa. Photo: AMY McINTYRE

WATCHDeadliest day: Three Dubbo aged-care residents die with COVID-19

Orlander Ruming
Taylor Dodge

NSW records 1284 new COVID cases, 12 deaths

WATCHNSW records 1284 new COVID cases, 12 deaths

Janine Graham

Rachel Strachan gazes over her stretch of the Darling River, which is flowing again for now, above. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

FORGOTTEN RIVERMeet Rachel, the woman fighting for our outback's lifeblood

John Hanscombe

Vax the nation: If you are concerned about the vaccine, speak to your doctor. Image: Shutterstock

COMMENTMayoral Matters | Don't be 'sucked in' by anti-vaxxers

Stephen Lawrence

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VACCINATE: Professor Tom Calma, is urging everyone to get vaccinated. Photo: Karleen Minney / Canberra Times.

OPINIONProfessor Tom Calma calls for Indigenous population to get vaccinated

Professor Tom Calma AO

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

NSW Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall cuts the ribbon of the Northern Tablelands Local Lands Services Bait Shed alongside senior biosecurity officer Elli Keyte, Northern Tablelands LLS chairman Grahame Marriott, senior biosecurity officer Dan McCudden, biosecurity officer Karen Heap and general manager Paul Hutchings.

State-of-the-art facility latest tool in fight against pests

Billy Jupp

The $13,500 top-priced ram with auctioneer Tim Woodham, Nutrien Wagga Wagga, buyers Daryl Dixon, Ashbank stud, Dubbo and Mark Yates, Barwon stud, Yerong Creek, and James Corcoran Jnr, Gooramma stud, Galong.

Gooramma Poll Dorsets to $13,500 top

Hannah Powe

Greg, Helen and Hugo Rogers, Yarto, Booligal with their sale-topping pen of 404 March/April 2020-drop Merino ewes, 68.1 kilograms, Alma-blood, August-shorn, which made $512.

Hay Merino ewes hit record $512

Olivia Calver

SAFE: The best way to stop your cat getting lost is to keep them indoors. Picture: Shutterstock

A proactive plan can help find your wayward feline faster

RSPCA

NIcole Kidman and Liane Moriarty. Picture: Instagram

Why Liane Moriarty is the queen of suburban noir

Karen Hardy

HAPPY PLACE: The vagus nerve rules your body's relaxation responses.

How to trigger the body's relaxation responses

Amy Cooper