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SUMMIT: The Inland Growth Summit will put a spotlight on slow-growing and declining populations of communities in the Orana region. Photo: ZAARKACHA MARLAN

Tax breaks could draw people to Orana region, says director

Kim Bartley
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KEEPING COOL: Ethan Warner, Will Emerton and Jack Warner enjoy cupcakes in the shade at Dubbo Aquatic Leisure Centre. Photo: AMY McINTYRE

No relief in sight for Dubbo from extreme daytime temperatures

Kim Bartley

Member for Dubbo Troy Grant.

Giving thanks to correctional staff in the Dubbo electorate

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BIGGER AND BETTER: The 27th Parkes Elvis Festival saw a record-breaking 27,000 festival fans congregate in town for five action-packed days of live music, special events and more. Photo: Christine Little

Elvis Festival soars as record-breaking crowd flocks to Parkes

Christine Little

CHANGES IN THE AIR: A change of name and rebrand was success for another university, spokeswoman says. Photo: FILE

Name change and rebrand was a success for another university

Nadine Morton

The winner of a $107 million Powerball jackpot says she will share the windfall with her family.

Sydney mum wins $107 million in Powerball

HOT VERSE COLD: Builders (left) Jonny Shanks, Jake Hammerton (front) Hewett Haycock, Ash Carter and Alex Ronayne (back row) in the heat, while (right) Tony Devlin and Di Meyland enjoy the cool.

Hot and cold: Outside workers feeling the heat, while inside enjoy the relief

Nadine Morton

THANKFUL: No major fires have been caused during the heatwave in the Orana Region, however firefighters are still on high alert. Photo: FILE

Rural Fire Service called after stolen car parked in long grass and set alight

Musk’s $1b tunnel vision a ‘bargain’: Buckingham says Sydney commute in sight

Utter garbage: Discarded shopping trolleys left in residential streets with household waste

Most Dubbo state candidates are united on who is to blame for fish kills

Have your say on CSU name change at public consultation sessions

SUMMIT: The Inland Growth Summit will put a spotlight on slow-growing and declining populations of communities in the Orana region. Photo: ZAARKACHA MARLAN

Tax breaks could draw people to Orana region, says director

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HOT VERSE COLD: Builders (left) Jonny Shanks, Jake Hammerton (front) Hewett Haycock, Ash Carter and Alex Ronayne (back row) in the heat, while (right) Tony Devlin and Di Meyland enjoy the cool.

Hot and cold: Outside workers feeling the heat, while inside enjoy the relief

HEATWAVE: Lake days everyday for this cute pup and his tennis ball. Photo: SUPPLIED

It’s hot, hot, hot and we’re talking about it LIVE

VOICE: RDA Orana director Megan Dixon says the aim of the first Inland Growth Summit is to create a "voice for inland Australia". Photo: Contributed

5000 reasons for first Inland Growth Summit in Dubbo this month

UP TOP: Newtown sits on top of the ladder heading into this weekend's now-abandoned round of the Whitney Cup.

Cancelling Saturday’s play on a Thursday? It’s just not cricket | Opinion

TO DUBBO, WITH LOVE: Jacob Tratt opens up about why he left football in 2017, and how - with the help of his home town - he found his way back. Photo: AAP Image/Steve Christo

STRONGER THAN EVER: Jacob Tratt opens up about his A-League struggles

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Tax breaks could draw people to Orana region, says director

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STRONGER THAN EVER: Jacob Tratt opens up about his A-League struggles

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Mirfin runner now gelded, focused and raring to go

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Cancelling Saturday’s play on a Thursday? It’s just not cricket | Opinion

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Roberts, Caitlyn Keeping hoping for a lightning start in Paws of Thunder final

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No relief in sight for Dubbo from extreme daytime temperatures

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TO DUBBO, WITH LOVE: Jacob Tratt opens up about why he left football in 2017, and how - with the help of his home town - he found his way back. Photo: AAP Image/Steve Christo

STRONGER THAN EVER: Jacob Tratt opens up about his A-League struggles

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SPRINT STAR: Progeny of multiple Group 1 champion Nicconi continue to occupy a large portion of Dean Mirfin's stable. Photo: AP

Mirfin runner now gelded, focused and raring to go

UP TOP: Newtown sits on top of the ladder heading into this weekend's now-abandoned round of the Whitney Cup.

Cancelling Saturday’s play on a Thursday? It’s just not cricket | Opinion

IN WINNING FORM: Charmaine Roberts and Caitlyn Keeping (centre) won the $40,000 Sires on Black Top Final last year. They're now eyeing the $75,000 Paws of Thunder final. Photo: VICKI MCINTOSH

Roberts, Caitlyn Keeping hoping for a lightning start in Paws of Thunder final

Jarred Tyack will link with Group 10 club Orange CYMS after moving to the colour city from Group 11 champions Forbes throughout the off-season.

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

Nick McGrath

Kreuzberger inspires Western’s breakthrough win as Tebbutt spurs Penrith’s | Photos

Matt Findlay

TAKING HIS CHANCE: Will Lousick will trial with Redcliffe Dolphins in a few weeks. He's currently training with the Queensland Cup club three times a week. Photo: REDCLIFFE DOLPHINS

Lousick earns crack with Redcliffe as Cowboys star continues to chase NRL dream

Nick McGrath

South Dubbo Hornets captain Mitch Bower (centre) has urged those “complaining” about DDCA to put their hand up to be on the board if they don't its decision. Photo: AMY MCINTYRE

Captains’ call: skippers respond to cricket cancellation

Jennifer Hoar

Charlie Hawkins and Orlando McCauley.

Kids Bingo at the RSL | Photos

Taylor Jurd

VOICE: RDA Orana director Megan Dixon says the aim of the first Inland Growth Summit is to create a "voice for inland Australia". Photo: Contributed

5000 reasons for first Inland Growth Summit in Dubbo this month

Kim Bartley

A social ride: Dubbo BUG master ride leader Mick Cooper, and cyclists Ray Wheeler and Craig Granger pedal to coffee. Photo: AMY MCINTYRE

Fun and fitness go up a gear during rides with the Dubbo BUG

Faye Wheeler

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A university degree is an investment in your future

The start of a new year is a great time to review how much your mobile plan is costing you. In 2019 celebrate the peace-of-mind of a Pennytel mobile plan knowing your data usage is covered month to month.

A New Year’s resolution that will be easy to keep

Emma Brown

Don't let cash flow issues tie your business down in 2019. Keep growing with an easy to apply for equipment finance loan from LendingPro.

New year, bigger business

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The Catch.com.au difference stems in part from the fact the company is fully Australian owned with over 400 local staff including a team of customer service operators.

What you need at the price you want to pay

Emma Brown

Knowledge is power: Finding the right mobile phone plan for your needs is not as difficult as you think and could save you hundreds of dollars in the long run.

Treat yourself to a great phone plan this Christmas

WEEKLY COSTS: How does your weekly rent compare to the median cost in your town? Photo: FILE

How does your weekly rent compare to the median cost in your town?

Nadine Morton

30 Argyle Avenue

Open homes in and around Dubbo from Thursday, January 17 to Saturday, January 19 | Photos, Videos, Map

7 Tweed Place

Open homes in and around Dubbo from Thursday, January 10 to Saturday, January 12 | Photos, Videos, Map

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LIVE MUSIC: Wellington's Sophie Anderson performed in the main street oat last year's Music In Between Festival. Photo: ELOUISE HAWKEY

What’s on in Dubbo this weekend January 18-20

Taylor Jurd

NO RESCHEDULE: Dubbo New Years Eve Fireworks Party chairperson Peter Judd. Photo: TAYLOR JURD

Dubbo fireworks committee dissolve; NYE18 won’t be rescheduled

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Welcome to Dubbo. Photo: File.

Dubbo comes ninth in Aussie Town of the Year Awards

Taylor Jurd

WATER: Kevin Kennedy delivers water to the Walgett community. Inset: Thumbs up from Cassandra Gibbs and Kevin Kennedy. Photos: CONTRIBUTED

Water for Walgett: How you can donate to help provide this lifesaving resource

Lynn Rayner

TO DUBBO, WITH LOVE: Jacob Tratt opens up about why he left football in 2017, and how - with the help of his home town - he found his way back. Photo: AAP Image/Steve Christo

STRONGER THAN EVER: Jacob Tratt opens up about his A-League struggles

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Charlie Hawkins and Orlando McCauley.

Kids Bingo at the RSL | Photos

A social ride: Dubbo BUG master ride leader Mick Cooper, and cyclists Ray Wheeler and Craig Granger pedal to coffee. Photo: AMY MCINTYRE

Fun and fitness go up a gear during rides with the Dubbo BUG

Kreuzberger inspires Western’s breakthrough win as Tebbutt spurs Penrith’s | Photos

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Photos from the pages of the Daily Liberal in January 1989

Danny Barber at the Adelaide superdrome. Photo: SUPPLIED

Danny Barber claims Men’s National Junior Track Series crown

HEATWAVE: Lake days everyday for this cute pup and his tennis ball. Photo: SUPPLIED

It’s hot, hot, hot and we’re talking about it LIVE

Grace Ryan
Nadine Morton
Sahil Makkar

Ewe are joking! Check out these weird and wacky ways to keep your pet cool

Tanya Marschke

CHANGING PLACES: Regional journalist Sahil Makkar lived for more than 25 years in New Delhi, where the temperature gets up to 50 degrees. He is now experiencing his first summer in the Central West. Photo: MATT WATSON

I’ve experienced 50-degree heat. This is something else

Sahil Makkar
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OUR SAY: Nation’s allies show how real instability is done

Police are urging people to be wary giving out personal or financial details over the phone. Photo: Shutterstock.

Scammers impersonating police, using arrest threats

GET IT RIGHT: Ensuring your seat belt fits properly could prove critical in a crash.

Seat belts: Are you using yours properly?

Professor Kiarash Khosrotehrani.

Cutting off melanoma escape routes

Labor has accepted the NSW government's challenge to debate the Murray-Darling Basin crisis.

Blair challenges NSW Labor to water debate

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Aiia Maasarwe spent her final hours socialising with new friends in Melbourne.

Aiia enjoyed Melbourne before death

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Respite from the heatwave which has blanketed NSW will be short-lived forecasters say.

Cool change to bring some relief in NSW

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Bill Shorten is touring Queensland while Scott Morrison will be in Melbourne for the weekend.

Leaders states apart over weekend

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A 20-year-old man has been arrested over the death of Israeli student Aiia Maasarwe.

Dad visits Aiia vigil, police make arrest

Kaitlyn Offer and Andrew Drummond

Health authorities are urging people to take extra care and keep hydrated during the heat.

Parts of NSW reach 46C as records tumble

Gemma Najem and Heather McNab

West Australian cane toads are finding enough shade in some places to become active during the day.

Cane toads spotted in shady parts of WA

A vigil has been held in memory of slain international student Aiia Maasarwe.

Dad shares Melbourne vigil for slain Aiia

Christine McGinn

Adventure Bay Retreat: Something special on Bruny Island. Photo: Brad Harris

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Wilpena Pound: a natural amphitheatre.

Find yourself in the Flinders Ranges

John Rozental

A flashback to slower travel: Cruise Express’s six-day ‘Great Southern Loop’.

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John Rozentals

Lots of benefits: Worms not only munch through a lot of your food waste, but will also produce fertiliser that your plants will love.

Worms help reduce waste

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Try this: Honey, pineapple and chilli lamb leg

Possible tax hikes: If Labor succeeds in making both these changes, a top-rate taxpayer will suddenly find themselves paying CGT of 36.75% – an increase of almost 58%.

Our CGT may be one of the highest in the world

Noel Whittaker