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UNPREDICTABLE: Proprietor of The Gift Closet in Dubbo, Kristen Smith, reports of unpredictable patronage as the drought bites. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

Drought, online, federal election: the future of businesses in regional NSW

Ryan Young
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NO EDUCATION: The children were meant to attend Buninyong Public School and Dubbo College Delroy Campus. Photos: BELINDA SOOLE

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Dubbo parents fined for sending kids to school just eight days out of 48

Ryan Young
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Windfall: Anne Jones, Douglas James and Frank Price during the cheque handover at the RFBI Masonic Village in Dubbo. Photo: Supplied.

RFBI donates to drought relief fund for local farmers

Daniel Shirkie

GIVIT drought manager Scott Barrett is calling for some help. Photo: FILE

Help needed to buy essentials like new underwear

Orlander Ruming

LEARNING EXPERIENCE: Coonamble resident Sarah O'Neil is currently studying to become a midwife through TAFE NSW, which she says is the "perfect fit". Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Mum given chance to pursue passion

TAKING ACTION: Dubbo West Preschool Director Cathryn Albert requests all the best health services for her special tiny tots. Photo: TAYLOR DODGE.

It's absurd that the demand in rural Australia is just as high as it is in third world countries

Taylor Dodge

HANGING ART: Graham Cox is the winner of the $3000 Peabody Wilpinjong Prize for Hanging Art at Dunedoo's Art Unlimited 2019 with 'Stormy Pastoral'. Photos: Contributed

Time running out to see winners of Art Unlimited 2019 in Dunedoo

Drought, online competition, elections: The future of regional businesses

Drought, online competition, elections: The future of regional businesses

Ryan Young

'I'm raring to go', says Parkes MP Mark Coulton

Red Cross puts a national medal in the capable hands of Sue Strahorn

OPINION: A fearful campaign

Showgirl entrant: Compassionate Tegan looking to help

UNPREDICTABLE: Proprietor of The Gift Closet in Dubbo, Kristen Smith, reports of unpredictable patronage as the drought bites. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

Drought, online, federal election: the future of businesses in regional NSW

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WORK: Former Dubbo MP Troy Grant and RMS western region director Alistair Lunn under the LH Ford Bridge. Photo: FILE

Bridge workers nervous after being targeted by rock, scooter throwing

MEETING AGAIN: Travis Waddell claimed bragging rights over former NRL teammte Justin Carney (inset) on Sunday. Photos: NICK GUTHRIE

Kennard Park the unlikely scene of former Raiders' reunion

WINNING FEELING: Jacob Tratt (front row, third from right) and his Sydney FC teammates celebrate Sunday night's victory. Photo: AAP

Celebrations in full swing but still could be one more game for Tratt

PASSIONATE: 2019 Dubbo Showgirl entrant Tayliah Doran says she's always been connected to the land and one day she wants to own her own property. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Showgirl entrant: Tayliah hopes to make connections

Hayley Flower, Francesca Parker and Camilla Boyle.

Snapped: Photos from around Dubbo from May 17 to 19

Drought, online, federal election: the future of businesses in regional NSW

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Dubbo parents fined for sending kids to school just eight days out of 48

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Dubbo Catches | Forget the books and pick up the fish hooks

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RFBI donates to drought relief fund for local farmers

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Help needed to buy essentials like new underwear

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Mum given chance to pursue passion

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Teachers can register their class for the Get Hooked it's Fun to Fish school program. Pictured are Matt and Cooper Hansen with a yellowbelly.

Dubbo Catches | Forget the books and pick up the fish hooks

ONE-POINT PLAY: Alex Bonham lines up the match-clinching field goal for Dubbo CYMS at Forbes on Sunday. Photo: NICK McGRATH

'Top dogs' fly under radar and to the top of Group 11 ladder

HEADER: Dubbo FC Bulls gun Scott Fox aims to lead his side to its tenth grand final. Photo: AMY McINTYRE

Top of the ladder team Dubbo Bulls went head-to-head with languishing team, the Westside Panthers for five streak win

IN THE FRAME: Jordan Baker has scored tries for fun in the last 18 months while (inserts), Jack Siejka, Richie Peckham and Jack Littlejohn have enjoyed great starts to 2019.

AT THE END OF THE DAY | The blue bolters that can knock off Group 11

GET UP: Rob Dewar (left) was near-unstoppable for the Dubbo Rams on Saturday night and led his side to its first win of the season. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

The 'handy big fella' leads the Rams to their first win of the season

Taylor Dodge

LOCKED IN: Just two years after captaining Bathurst Bulldogs' second grade side from fullback, Justin Mobbs is now a Central West-quality second-rower. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

'A long way to go': Mobbs' mentality not changing as rapid rise continues with Blue Bulls' nod

Matt Findlay

VICTORY: Jason Hewitt (obscured) and Scarlet Babe hold off the fast finishing Bid For Red on Sunday. Photo: COFFEE PHOTOGRAPHY

Jason shows he's still got it as Bernie's Babe advances

Nick Guthrie

TOUGH: Mason Williams and the Wellington Cowboys brought down Nyngan on Sunday, forcing the Tigers to drop down this week's rankings. Photo: NICK GUTHRIE

Group 11 Power Rankings: Fishies get revenge and top spot

Nick Guthrie

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HANGING ART: Graham Cox is the winner of the $3000 Peabody Wilpinjong Prize for Hanging Art at Dunedoo's Art Unlimited 2019 with 'Stormy Pastoral'. Photos: Contributed

Time running out to see winners of Art Unlimited 2019 in Dunedoo

MAKING A DIFFERENCE: 19-year-old Tegan Shields is one of the six entrants for the 2019 Dubbo Showgirl. The showgirl will be announced on Saturday. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Showgirl entrant: Compassionate Tegan looking to help

Orlander Ruming

FUN DAY: Alysa, Adam and Alina Cuskelly with Avril Liv at the Fire and Rescue NSW open day in Dubbo on Saturday. Photo: AMY MCINTYRE

No fires but lots of fun at Fire and Rescue NSW open day in Dubbo

Ballarat man Lindsay, 69, has been delighted with the service Pennytel has delivered saying, "I won't go with anyone else 'cause I'm happy - you won't get better."

Old-fashioned service brings satisfaction with a smile

FCAI's chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check their airbags even in older vehicles.

Faulty airbags have no respect for vehicle age

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Ballarat man Lindsay, 69, has been delighted with the service Pennytel has delivered saying, "I won't go with anyone else 'cause I'm happy - you won't get better."

Old-fashioned service brings satisfaction with a smile

Local Hero: Your love of animals could make a real difference to their lives when you volunteer at your local dog or cat shelter, or native wildlife rescue centre. Photo: Supplied.

Giving their time to assist

The magical Christmas markets of Austria and Germany ensure travellers will be spoilt for choice and able to stock-up on gifts to bring home to surprise loved ones.

European Christmas market magic

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Sophisticated: This property is situated at 25 Fairview Street and includes open-plan living plus quality-built features and three well sized bedrooms. Photos: Supplied.

A must inspection for motivated inspectors

48 Tamworth Street

Open homes in and around Dubbo from Thursday, May 16 to Saturday, May 18 | Photos, Videos, Map

Country lifestyle: This property is set on 5.16 acres in the popular Richmond Estate, the country lifestyle awaits without compromise of the convenience of city living.

Country lifestyle is just minutes from town

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HELPING HANDS: Taronga Western Plains Zoo volunteers guiding an early morning walk. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Zoo Chat | Celebrating our volunteers

Mandy Turner

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TAKING ACTION: Dubbo West Preschool Director Cathryn Albert requests all the best health services for her special tiny tots. Photo: TAYLOR DODGE.

It's absurd that the demand in rural Australia is just as high as it is in third world countries

Taylor Dodge

Minister Adam Marshall and Dubbo MP Dugald Saunders enjoying their tour of the Little Big Dairy Company.

Matters of State | Hitting the ground running this week

Dugald Saunders

Hayley Flower, Francesca Parker and Camilla Boyle.

Snapped: Photos from around Dubbo from May 17 to 19

Jakson Brown and Taelan Jeffries making their way through the sand trap at the Cross Country Carnival.

Classroom Liberal | Cross country carnival a big success at Dubbo North Public School

NEW RULES: There will be an immediate loss of licence for all drink drivers in NSW from today. Photo: FILE

Immediate loss of licence for all drink drivers from today

Mobbs continues scintillating form to lead Bulldogs' 44-point rout of Roos

Mobbs continues scintillating form to lead Bulldogs' 44-point rout of Roos

FIVE IN A ROW: Parkes MP Mark Coulton celebrates his win in the 2019 federal election with supporters including wife Robyn and new State Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders. Photo: RYAN YOUNG

EXCLUSIVE
Federal election 2019: Mark Coulton wins Parkes, watch his victory speech

Ryan Young

The weird, whacky wonderfulness of election day

The weird, whacky wonderfulness of election day

PLAYING FAIR: Jack Ayoub and Mark Coulton with supporters on election day.

Federal election 2019: key candidates reflect on campaigning in Parkes

WINNERS' CIRCLE: Orange Emus scored their first Blowes Clothing Cup win in a month on Saturday afternoon, rolling Forbes 59-17. Photos: JUDE KEOGH

Emus snap winless run as Findlay's hat-trick leads most fluent effort of 2019 | Photos, video

Nick McGrath

IN THE FRAME: Jordan Baker has scored tries for fun in the last 18 months while (inserts), Jack Siejka, Richie Peckham and Jack Littlejohn have enjoyed great starts to 2019.

AT THE END OF THE DAY | The blue bolters that can knock off Group 11

Nick McGrath

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Some will grumble, especially the keen gardeners in our city.

OPINION: Watching our water a good move

Craig Thomson

FOCUSED: Debra Byrne juggles her successful musical theatre and recording career with her role as full-time carer to her two grandsons. She is set to star in Sweeney Todd in Sydney and Melbourne.

Why kids are Debra Byrne's 'top priority'

Geraldine Cardozo

TOO COCKY BY HALF: People tend to be overconfident of their financial knowledge and skills, according to the report.

Lack of financial knowledge soaring

Older participants needed for new immune boosting drug trial

Older participants needed for new immune boosting drug trial

Eileen Wood

Phishing scams are hitting a record number of Victorians, increasing by 20 per cent in 2018.

Scammers

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison will meet with some of his ministers in Sydney on Wednesday.

Eyes still on economy as PM meets team

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Two men and a woman are being hunted by police after a violent crash on a NSW highway.

Hunt for suspects behind fatal NSW crash

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison appears to have the 76 seats he needs to form a majority government.

PM in box seat for majority government

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Anthony Albanese and Chris Bowen have both declared they will stand for the Labor leadership.

Labor leadership hopefuls press their case

Marnie Banger
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The culling of killer whales more than two decades go has had a lasting effect on their population.

Killer whale cull felt 20 years later

Melissa Meehan
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Former Victorian detective Paul Dale will face the Royal Commission into police informers.

Lawyer X inquiry: Paul Dale to take stand

Melissa Meehan
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More Australians are spending their final days in hospital palliative care, a report has found.

More Australians accessing palliative care

Melissa Meehan

China's soybean imports more than doubled in the decade to 2017, reaching 94 million tonnes.

Swine Fever adds further burden to oilseeds

Cheryl Kalisch Gordon
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Paul Alchin, Christie and Hood, Dubbo knocks down the pen of crossbred lambs sold on behalf of the Shanks family, Shanks Farms, Dubbo. The tops of the Shanks family lambs made $270/hd for a run of 223 lambs and the second cut made $253.60/hd for a run of 93 lambs.

Lamb price keep climbing

Mark Griggs

Researchers have found mice are not fans of lentils, meaning mice bait will be more effective in cereal crops, like wheat and barley.

What mice want on the menu

Olivia Calver

GOTTA DO IT?: Australian travellers surveyed by Hotels.com were more willing to pay out big ($1000 per night) to stay in five-star luxury in Anaheim, California in 2018.

Getting more bang for your five-star buck

Making the extraordinary appear ordinary in Siem Reap City

Making the extraordinary appear ordinary in Siem Reap City

John Rozentals

Looking for a bucket list item? Try paddling the Murray

Looking for a bucket list item? Try paddling the Murray

Juanita Greville

Dogs love their walks, and provided they are physically able to, should have at least one good walk a day.

How to make walkies wonderful for both of you

RSPCA

You might notice your pets getting extra cuddly as the cool weather sets in.

Caring for your pet in cold weather

RSPCA

Parents usually face the decision over religious, family or cultural tradition reasons. There is a significant emotive element - people feel strongly in favour or against.

Reasons you might consider circumcision

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