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A tidy-up at the barber's will be possible for vaccinated people next month. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK

SUBSCRIBERHairdressers reopening after lockdown expected to be 'massive'

Faye Wheeler
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The long and never winding road to Tilpa. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

FORGOTTEN RIVERThree storytellers, one ute, 3500km: Behind the Forgotten River journey

John Hanscombe
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCE: A surge helicopter, pictured with Dr Brian Burns, Mike de Winton, Michael Legge and Matt Moore, will be based in Dubbo until December to assist with NSW Ambulance's COVID-19 response. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

WATCHWestpac Helicopter arrives in Dubbo to assist NSW Ambulance's COVID response

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Have you been to any of these places? Updated daily, the full list of 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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DIGESTAn injection of kindness never hurt

Kayla Osborne

Getting outdoors: Jade and Adelaide Siemsen enjoy some time in Elston Park, but within weeks when restrictions ease they will have more choice in activities. Photo: FAYE WHEELER

HAVE YOUR SAYRoad map charts lockdown's end, restored freedoms in sight

Faye Wheeler

COVID FOCUS: Western NSW LHD Chief Executive Scott McLachlan said significant resources will be required to contain the Wellington outbreak. Photo: FILE

FREETwo more tragic deaths from COVID-19, as authorities conduct door-to-door tests at Nanima

Emily Wheeler

'Alarming': Mayor, deputy issue plea, urge community to stay at home

SUBSCRIBERHop to it: Residents have two weeks to influence construction of new play space

SUBSCRIBERShould the ward system be removed? You'll be asked at the election

Heavy rain, storms and more than 75mm of rain forecast for Dubbo

A tidy-up at the barber's will be possible for vaccinated people next month. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK

SUBSCRIBERHairdressers reopening after lockdown expected to be 'massive'

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PATH: Cricketers in Dubbo now have a clearer idea of how the season may work and (inset) John Barilaro wants players vaccinated. Photo: AMY McINTYRE

No jab, no play when community sport resumes: Barilaro

The confluence of the Murray and Darling rivers at Wentworth in NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

OPINIONNew book exposes how the Murray-Darling Basin Plan has gone horribly wrong

Bradley Peter James Thompson was sentenced in the Dubbo District Court on Friday, for his involvement in a drug syndicate operating out of Wellington. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

Wellington drug dealer pledges to give up a life of crime

STARS: Matt Burton and (inset) Isaah Yeo were both named in the NRL Team of the Year on Monday night. Photos: PENRITH PANTHERS

SUBSCRIBER'Beyond special': The bush footy boys among the NRL's very best

Ray McGibbon rescuing the two snakes. Photo: Supplied.

WATCHSee the moment two feisty red-bellied snakes fight

SUBSCRIBERHairdressers reopening after lockdown expected to be 'massive'

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FORGOTTEN RIVERThree storytellers, one ute, 3500km: Behind the Forgotten River journey

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Fabio Cannavaro leaves troubled Guangzhou

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Root wants to play Ashes, can't commit yet

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WATCHWestpac Helicopter arrives in Dubbo to assist NSW Ambulance's COVID response

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DIGESTAn injection of kindness never hurt

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Veterans' Affairs Minister Andrew Gee says new ADF suicide data confirms importance of the upcoming Defence and Veteran Suicide Royal Commission. Picture: Department of Defence

Support for veterans and families emphasised as new suicide data reveals risk factors

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New data confirms ex-servicemen and women face a greater risk of suicide.

Clearer picture for veteran suicides probe

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The food marriage we've all been waiting for

The food marriage we've all been waiting for

Martin Foley says an illegal gathering in Gippsland on grand final weekend was "regrettable".

Vic region locked down, govt support falls

2hrs ago

Two Melbourne people allegedly used used fake NT driver's licences to enter WA for the AFL final.

Vic duo to face WA court over AFL GF trip

Callum Godde
2hrs ago

Benjamin Hoffmann has pleaded not guilty to four counts of murder during a rampage in Darwin in 2019

Accused NT murderer 'was on a mission'

Aaron Bunch
2hrs ago

Brad Hazzard warned unvaccinated people that venues could still bar them from entry in December.

Easier for jabbed in 'COVID-normal' NSW

Greta Stonehouse
2hrs ago

Indigenous Australians are more likely to be exposed to heart disease risk factors such as smoking.

Indigenous heart disease rate twice as bad

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MISSED OUT: Brent Naden has been named among the Penrith reserves for Sunday night's grand final. Photo: PENRITH PANTHERS

Naden remains a reserve as Panthers make one change for decider

STAYING SAFE: Face masks have been one of the many requirements at tracks in NSW in recent times. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

SUBSCRIBER'The industry is to be congratulated': Praise for racing during lockdown

PATH: Cricketers in Dubbo now have a clearer idea of how the season may work and (inset) John Barilaro wants players vaccinated. Photo: AMY McINTYRE

No jab, no play when community sport resumes: Barilaro

STARS: Matt Burton and (inset) Isaah Yeo were both named in the NRL Team of the Year on Monday night. Photos: PENRITH PANTHERS

SUBSCRIBER'Beyond special': The bush footy boys among the NRL's very best

CELEBRATE: Justin Toomey-White collected more than a third of all votes received. Photo: NICK GUTHRIE

SUBSCRIBERToomey-White proud to be voted the fans' Player of the Year

Nick Guthrie

RELIABLE: Dubbo's Isaah Yeo will co-captain Penrith in the NRL grand final on Sunday night. Photo: PENRITH PANTHERS

SUBSCRIBER'Absolute honour': Yeo not changing anything ahead of the grand final

Tom Barber

Picnic final the dream after Nepenthes' strong Wellington win

PHOTOSPicnic final the dream after Nepenthes' strong Wellington win

Col Hodges

UNBELIEVABLE: Brett Robb pictured at Dubbo last year has a strong chance with On A Promise at Coonamble next month. Photo: AMY MCINTYRE

On A Promise eyes off Coonamble final after another win

Jeff Hanson, NSW Country and Picnic Racing

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DIGESTAn injection of kindness never hurt

NSW Health: Chief executive Mid North Coast Local Health District Stewart Dowrick.

Stay-at-home-orders introduced for Port Macquarie; Kempsey lockdown to be lifted

Getting outdoors: Jade and Adelaide Siemsen enjoy some time in Elston Park, but within weeks when restrictions ease they will have more choice in activities. Photo: FAYE WHEELER

HAVE YOUR SAYRoad map charts lockdown's end, restored freedoms in sight

COVID FOCUS: Western NSW LHD Chief Executive Scott McLachlan said significant resources will be required to contain the Wellington outbreak. Photo: FILE

FREETwo more tragic deaths from COVID-19, as authorities conduct door-to-door tests at Nanima

GET TESTED: Deputy mayor Anne Jones wants people to stay at home.

'Alarming': Mayor, deputy issue plea, urge community to stay at home

Orlander Ruming

Health department boss Brendan Murphy has defended the handling of the rollout in disability care. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'They weren't deprioritised': Murphy defends disability care rollout

Dan Jervis-Bardy

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard

WATCHTwo die with COVID-19 in Dubbo as LGA records 12 new cases, 11 in Wellington

Kim Chappell

INSET: NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard. Photos: File

WATCHThree regional areas on lockdown notice as NSW records 863 cases

Kim Chappell

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

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

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WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

Watch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

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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The food marriage we've all been waiting for

The food marriage we've all been waiting for

Grace Ryan

Joshua Weissman is a professional chef, turned social media star. Picture: Supplied

No apologies here - just great food

Karen Hardy

OzHarvest founder Ronni Kahn AO said Australias national target to halve food waste by 2030 is looming fast. Picture: Supplied

Just 'use it up' and reduce waste

Karen Hardy

NRAR urges water users to act now as metering deadline looms

NRAR urges water users to act now as metering deadline looms

Home away from home: Scots All Saints boarding students relaxing on campus. Picture: Supplied

5 reasons to choose boarding at Scots All Saints College

The 'teenage curse' that men can carry into adulthood

The 'teenage curse' that men can carry into adulthood

NRAR urges water users to act now as metering deadline looms

NRAR urges water users to act now as metering deadline looms

Chasing sleep: How to get a better night's rest

Chasing sleep: How to get a better night's rest

Lucrative option: Australian Grain Technologies wheat breeder Russell Eastwood (left) and Marketing Manager for southern NSW James Whiteley inspecting a production crop of Boree wheat.

New wheat offers unique combination of APH quality and elite yield

Borrowers could be faced with stricter tests when applying for a home loan if regulators intervene in lending policy. Photo: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERExplainer: Could qualifying for a mortgage be about to get more difficult?

Borrowers could be faced with stricter tests when applying for a home loan if regulators intervene in lending policy. Photo: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERExplainer: Could qualifying for a mortgage be about to get more difficult?

POPULAR: This renovated Hamilton South home has attracted plenty of early interest since being launched to market with an auction guide of $1.15 million.

Newcastle Knight Connor Watson puts home up for sale

POPULAR: This renovated Hamilton South home has attracted plenty of early interest since being launched to market with an auction guide of $1.15 million.

Newcastle Knight Connor Watson puts home up for sale

Why the most important room in the house is not what you think

Why the most important room in the house is not what you think

MITCH AND MARK

Timber shortages have led to delays of up to three months in residential construction projects, industry sources say. Photo: Shutterstock

How the great timber housing shortage has been reversed

Jack Needham

What is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

EXPLAINERWhat is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

Jack Needham

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ARTIST'S IMPRESSION: Residents will have their say on the elements of Livvi's Place they value as part of planning for a new play space at Victoria Park which will also cater to children of all ages and abilities. Image: CONTRIBUTED.

Mayoral Matters | Consultation period open for playground changes

Stephen Lawrence

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Kellie and Col, their dog Poppy and the hero Ozwald. Photo Scott Calvin

Dog saves couple from fallen tree

Sarah Chalmers

Matters of State | NSW on track to easing COVID restrictions

Matters of State | NSW on track to easing COVID restrictions

Dugald Saunders

The long and never winding road to Tilpa. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

FORGOTTEN RIVERThree storytellers, one ute, 3500km: Behind the Forgotten River journey

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCE: A surge helicopter, pictured with Dr Brian Burns, Mike de Winton, Michael Legge and Matt Moore, will be based in Dubbo until December to assist with NSW Ambulance's COVID-19 response. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

WATCHWestpac Helicopter arrives in Dubbo to assist NSW Ambulance's COVID response

Kellie and Col, their dog Poppy and the hero Ozwald. Photo Scott Calvin

Dog saves couple from fallen tree

'UFO' sighted in night sky... but there's a simple explanation

WATCH'UFO' sighted in night sky... but there's a simple explanation

NRAR urges water users to act now as metering deadline looms

NRAR urges water users to act now as metering deadline looms

Victorian Health Minister Martin Foley

WATCHNSW-Vic border closure no longer relevant: Foley

Janet Howie

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard

WATCHTwo die with COVID-19 in Dubbo as LGA records 12 new cases, 11 in Wellington

Kim Chappell

INSET: NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard. Photos: File

WATCHThree regional areas on lockdown notice as NSW records 863 cases

Kim Chappell

Our view: Is it time to vote out the ward system? You decide

OPINIONOur view: Is it time to vote out the ward system? You decide

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Dubbo Regional Council is working toward reopening its public pools in line with NSW Public Health orders.

Keeping the kids occupied in lockdown during the school holidays | Mayoral Matters

Stephen Lawrence

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

Jeff Sutton, Wattle Farm Border Leicester stud, Temora, with Emma and Zane Ryan, Dunedoo, and the top priced stud ram at $6000. Photo: Jeff Sutton

Wattle Farm Border Leicester rams hit $6000

Stephen Burns

Patrick terminals across Australia face industrial action by the MUA over a wages fight throughout October that will see up to 40 per cent of containerised freight in Australia affected.

Freight chaos as national wharfie strike hits Patrick wharves

John Ellicott

The top-priced ram with Steve Lindsay, Cora Lynn stud, buyer Kelvin Williams, Young, and auctioneer Paul Jameson, Elders stud stock, Dubbo. Photo: Elders stud stock

Cora Lynn Merino rams to $2600 top, $1705 average

Hannah Powe

Find the right person for the job with these recruitment tips from CareerOne.

How to find the best job candidate

Joanne Crawford

The food marriage we've all been waiting for

The food marriage we've all been waiting for

Grace Ryan

Stephanie Alexander has written her 19th cookbook, Home. Picture: Armelle Habib

Hands up if you have a copy of The Cook's Companion

Karen Hardy