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NOT HERE, THANKS: There is a growing trend of banning diners from using smart phones and tablets while in restaurants and cafes. Photo: FILE

Have you looked up from your phone to talk to who you're dining with?

Nadine Morton

TIME FOR CHANGE: Erika Chesworth, with husband Steve, is calling for change to keep the dairy industry afloat. Photo: Contributed

Milk production plummets as farmers consider floor price proposal

Growing businesses with technology: Mathew Dickerson, axxis, Trent Innes, Xero and Matt Wright, Dubbo Chamber of Commerce at the 2018 expo. Photo: Belinda Soole.

Digital world to be explored again at Dubbo expo

Taylor Jurd

Old and tired: Nationals candidate for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders at Terrabella Rd bridge. Photo: SUPPLIED.

Giving a new lease of life to our old and tired timber bridges

Craig Thomson

Charity: Kylie Comonaco, Amanda Taylor, Kaail Bohm, Kerry Braithwaite, Hannah Hohnstein and Ros Payne. Photo: Taylor Jurd.

Cakes, slices help raise awareness and funds for Ovarian Cancer awareness

Taylor Jurd

The report identified more than 400 timber structures as being sub-standard.

Institute of Public Works report forces the NSW government to fix regional bridges

Craig Thomson

High spirits: Engineer Jillian Kilby amid the works that are taking place to restore 'The Exchange Clock Tower' building in Macquarie Street. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

Keen tradies work with owner to push restoration of landmark forward

Faye Wheeler

TRAINING: Emergency services team leader at the Royal Flying Doctor Service Dubbo Base, Dr Peter Brendt, says volunteers at the training session "can help our doctors to reach the very best standards of care". Photo: Contributed

Volunteers don't need to be perfect for Flying Doctor training session

Kim Bartley

Polite politicians at Anyone But Nats forum

The Nationals target seniors in regional areas with $250 travel card

Northcott rejects union claims of lack of support for clients

Mining's millions of dollars are flowing into jobs, economy, region

NOT HERE, THANKS: There is a growing trend of banning diners from using smart phones and tablets while in restaurants and cafes. Photo: FILE

Have you looked up from your phone to talk to who you're dining with?

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Open homes in and around Dubbo from Thursday, February 21 to Saturday, February 23 | Photos, Videos, Map

EXPERIENCED: Dubbo Hospital urologist Dr Bala Indrajit (right) is experienced in the "leading prostate cancer biopsy procedure" involving a transperineal biopsy machine. Photo: File

Doctor on deck for new era of prostate cancer treatment in Dubbo

HELPING HAND: Bryony Pimm credits Western Plains Riding Centre's Emma Ward with getting her back in the saddle. She is urging anyone struggling - with a fear of riding or any other issue - to seek help. Photos: JENNIFER HOAR.

Bryony Pimm overcomes fears, gets back in saddle thanks to Dubbo

THE NEXT STEP: Jarryn Powyer made his debut as the captain-coach for Dubbo CYMS at Cowra last week and on Sunday he'll lead his side out at home. Photo: BEN RODIN

Motivation no issue as Powyer rings changes for quarter-final clash

CRAFT: Ian Tinetti is continuing the legacy his great grandfather Aquilino Tinetti began. Photo: Dylan Burns

Watch how Australia's famous cricket bats are made

Milk production plummets as farmers consider floor price proposal

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Digital world to be explored again at Dubbo expo

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The Get ‘Em Onside Podcast | Episode four: Wellington Cowboys

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Giving a new lease of life to our old and tired timber bridges

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Cakes, slices help raise awareness and funds for Ovarian Cancer awareness

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Institute of Public Works report forces the NSW government to fix regional bridges

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GOING AGAIN: Adam Hyeronimus will team up with Dubbo trainer Darren Hyde at Rosehill. Photo: AMY McINTYRE

Hyde and Hyeronimus hoping to create more Stories

HELPING HAND: Bryony Pimm credits Western Plains Riding Centre's Emma Ward with getting her back in the saddle. She is urging anyone struggling - with a fear of riding or any other issue - to seek help. Photos: JENNIFER HOAR.

How one town helped Bryony Pimm overcome her fears and get her back in the saddle

THE NEXT STEP: Jarryn Powyer made his debut as the captain-coach for Dubbo CYMS at Cowra last week and on Sunday he'll lead his side out at home. Photo: BEN RODIN

Motivation no issue as Powyer rings changes for quarter-final clash

HELPING HAND: Bryony Pimm credits Western Plains Riding Centre's Emma Ward with getting her back in the saddle. She is urging anyone struggling - with a fear of riding or any other issue - to seek help. Photos: JENNIFER HOAR.

Bryony Pimm overcomes fears, gets back in saddle thanks to Dubbo

Bayden Searle is shifting to Newcastle in 2019.

Players on the move: Group 11 and Group 10 signings for 2019 | Photos

Nick McGrath

DYNAMIC: Charlie Kempston (left) and Ben Patterson will again be key for Newtown. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

Battle for minor premiership heats up in penultimate round

Nick Guthrie

COUNTRY CALLING: Bulldogs coach and Dubbo product Dean Pay has been proud to be in regional areas with his side this week. Photo: JANIE BARRETT

'Fantastic' time in regional areas special to Pay and his Dogs

Nick Guthrie

ON DECK: John Osborn is part of the Mudgee division one side set to tackle Dubbo at Wellington in the fourth round of the CWDGA. Photo: NICK McGRATH

All Hale the small-club uprising: Pennants giants on brink of oblivion

Nick McGrath

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David Hobson and Marina Prior will perform at the Dubbo Regional Theatre on March 16, with their show ‘The Two Of Us.”

Marina and David return to Dubbo

Taylor Jurd

The number of disappearing animal and plant species is rising, causing major food production issues.

UN: Future of food under 'severe threat'

Lin Taylor

NOT HERE, THANKS: There is a growing trend of banning diners from using smart phones and tablets while in restaurants and cafes. Photo: FILE

Have you looked up from your phone to talk to who you're dining with?

Nadine Morton

Transparency: Product review sites can tell you which companies are transparent about their customer service statistics to help you make an informed decision about which Telco provider to use.

When human contact makes all the difference

Emma Brown

COLOUR BURST: Capture the splendour of Japan’s autumnal colours on a 16-night cruise.

Fall in love with Japan on this autumn cruise

Geraldine Cardozo

Anyone can shop at Catch, but by joining Club Catch you get even sweeter deals. Over 100,000 Australians are reaping the rewards - the country's largest online family.

Join the online club that offers real savings

Emma Brown

Transparency: Product review sites can tell you which companies are transparent about their customer service statistics to help you make an informed decision about which Telco provider to use.

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A university degree is an investment in your future

Prevent: Lower your risk of loss in a bush fire by following four simple steps recommended by the NSW RFS.

Prepare, act, survive

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Open homes in and around Dubbo from Thursday, February 21 to Saturday, February 23 | Photos, Videos, Map

Numbardie Drive. Photos: SUPPLIED.

Big property in quiet cul-de-sac: Here's your House of the Week

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Open homes in and around Dubbo from Thursday, February 14 to Saturday, February 16 | Photos, Videos, Map

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A helping hand: Penny Watts, RFDS marketing and education, with Royal Flying Doctors Service volunteers at the fundraiser. Photo: Taylor Jurd.

Sangas soar in to help flying doctors

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Red Roses Valentines day

Light-hearted missiles of love for the budding romance to began

Laurie Barber

The hacking attempts on Australia’s major political parties is one that should send shivers down the spines of all Australians.

The importance of holistic security

Mathew Dickerson

CRAFT: Ian Tinetti is continuing the legacy his great grandfather Aquilino Tinetti began. Photo: Dylan Burns

Watch how Australia's famous cricket bats are made

CELEBRATING SENIORS: Yvonne Evans, Diane Cameron, organiser Lisa Johnston and Greg Lawrence at the Dubbo Neighburhood Centre's recent Seniors' Expo at the Dubbo RSL.

Seniors put in spotlight at annual expo

Tom Curtain will be in Warren on Friday as part of his Speak Up tour. Photo: SUPPLIED

Country singer Tom Curtain brings 'Speak Up' tour to Geurie

The 1.2 metre long reptile isn't venomous, and Jake Cullen said they are good at bluffing when they strike. Picture: Supplied by Taylah Honeman

Giant snake found on Junee man’s property a rare species

An artist's interpretation of the sauropods that made tracks (18m and 11m).

95-million-year-old dinosaur tracks found in Qld

Derek Barry

Adam Macrae (pictured with his family) of Coonamble features in Pilliga Rising. Photo: PILLIGA RISING FILM

Coonamble farmer speaks against Santos gas field proposal in documentary film Pilliga Rising

Emma Thomas, Forest Dawson, Lanny, Evie and Teddy O'Neill with Beth Fahey.

See who was out and about at the Dubbo Farmers’ Markets

Zone 6 Showgirl finals winners, Sally Downie, Forbes, Emily Ryan, Coonamble, and Josie Anderson, Dubbo. The judging and finals dinner was hosted by Young Show Society on Saturday.

Sally, Emily and Josie off to Sydney

Andrew Norris

Red Roses Valentines day

Light-hearted missiles of love for the budding romance to began

Laurie Barber

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A Daily Liberal poll has Labor's Labor's Stephen Lawrence at 28.76 per cent of the primary vote.

OPINION: Are bookies more accurate than polls?

Craig Thomson

VULNERABLE: Assault an increasing fact of life in Australian nursing homes. Image: Shutterstock

Loophole sees aged care assaults unreported

Eileen Wood

COLOUR BURST: Capture the splendour of Japan’s autumnal colours on a 16-night cruise.

Fall in love with Japan on cruise

Geraldine Cardozo

‘I stopped breathing’: Water safety skills ‘vital’ for seniors

Geraldine Cardozo

Cyclone Oma is moving away from the east coast, but dangerous surf conditions are still forecast.

Oma downgraded, moves away from Qld coast

A list of music festivals the NSW government deems as "high risk" has been released.

NSW govt releases high risk festival list

The federal government will impose default market prices for energy to reduce the cost of power.

Govt to impose default prices for energy

Australia's ambassador to the US Joe Hockey is one of the top 20 shareholders in Helloworld.

Helloworld allegation 'nonsense': Hockey

Hobart will receive $730 million from the federal government to help manage traffic congestion.

Hobart gets $730 million to ease traffic

One of the men who murdered Sydney nurse Anita Cobby in 1986 has died in a NSW prison.

'Good riddance': Anita Cobby killer dies

Dominica Sanda

Dangerous surf conditions are forecast for northern NSW as Cyclone Oma sits off Queensland's coast.

Dangerous surf along northern NSW coast

James Gargasoulas will spend at least 46 years in jail for killing six people and injuring 27 more.

Killer Vic driver begins 46-year jail term

Rick Goodman

Judging the school's classes at the Royal Canberra Show

Second day of sheep judging at Canberra Royal|Photos

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The supreme champion Fleckvieh exhibit was awarded to Daraabah Henna and her heifer calf with the McColl family of Maddie, Bruce and Lachlan.

Dubbo family battle it out in Fleckvieh ring

Lucy Kinbacher

The open beef cattle paraders champion Casey Halliday, J & C Angus, Wildes Meadow, with ribbon presenter Sarah Hanlon, Cootamundra.

Casey Halliday defeats all for big paraders win

Hannah Powe

IS THIS the best Greek restaurant in Melbourne? You'll have to try Philhellene yourself to find out.

Time to try living like a local in Melbourne’s west

Somewhere over the rainbow: Where to stay around the world this pride season

Tanya Murphy: “Now they can literally pull up my chatbot on their phones and ask away.”

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

There is a growing trend of banning diners from using smart phones and tablets while in restaurants and cafes. Photo: Shutterstock

Have you looked up from your phone to talk to dining companion?

Nadine Morton

The number of disappearing animal and plant species is rising, causing major food production issues.

UN: Future of food under 'severe threat'

Lin Taylor

TOP TIP: While both kitchens and bathrooms sell houses, choosing to spend more in the cooking area will improve your tax outcome.

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