Daily Liberal
Saturday, 13 August
Parolee caught with knife and table leg chased by police after failing to indicate
Zaarkacha Marlan
Weather
Grab your umbrella: A wet and rainy week ahead for Dubbo residents
Ciara Bastow
Council
'Let them do their job': Regand Park amendment divides councillors
Ciara Bastow
Dubbo Regional councillor Josh Black (right) didn't expect his amendment on the Regand Park masterplan to face such backlash. Picture: Supplied
'My first blood donation in 20 years': Dubbo locals flock to donate after UK blood ban lifted
Allison Hore
'IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE': Cheryl Burke has just made her first blood donation in almost 20 years. Picture: Amy Mc
Everybody's Oma: Emotional lockdown dementia journey captured on film
Jim Kellar • 1hr ago
Capturing a journey: Jason van Genderen and his mum, Hendrika, featuring in Everybody's Oma, screening Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at Event Cinemas, Kotara.
Pharmacists, GPs clash on COVID antivirals
John Kidman
Pharmacists want to be allowed to dispense COVID-19 antiviral treatments without a prescription. (Flavio Brancaleone/AAP PHOTOS)
Why Emma Thompson wants us to talk about sex
Karen Hardy
Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack get to know each other in Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. Picture: Supplied
Pieces of the riverbank fall away as parts of popular walking track are closed
Tom Barber
There has been parts of the Macquarie River eroded on Friday. Picture: Supplied
TEAM LISTS | Merritt returns for the Raiders in must-win match with Panthers
Josh Merritt will return for the Macquarie Raiders this weekend in their semi-final against Bathurst Panthers. Picture: Amy McIntyre
Tom Barber
Photos
Flashback Friday: Dubbo's Debutante Balls and Formals in 2011
Benjamin Palmer
Grace Wolter and Kate Bower.
Salary increase for teachers not enough to stem tide of resignations at local schools
Teachers from public and private schools in Dubbo-Orana and Central West schools held a protest action at Dubbo on 30 June, 2022. Picture: Elizabeth Frias
Elizabeth Frias
'She's unreal': Hazell in awe of Kelly as the pair bring up 100 games for the Demons
Tom Barber
Lauren Hazell and Cass Kelly (inset) will bring up 100 games for Dubbo Demons this weekend against Orange. Picture: Amy McIntyre
Minister urges Indigenous women to get urgent cervical cancer tests
Elizabeth Frias
Regional health minister and minister for women Bronnie Taylor visited Dubbo Hospital last June 2020 with Dubbo MP Dugald Saunders and NSW deputy premier Paul Toole. Picture: Supplied
Wild Rocket preparing to go back-to-back at home
Tom Barber
Kylie Kennedy's Wild Rocket will contest the Narromine Gold Cup. Picture: Amy McIntyre
Shearer's need for a licence spares him lengthy disqualification
Zaarkacha Marlan
'A nightmare scenario': Dubbo vets are so busy they're closing their books
Allison Hore
Animal Justice Party Convener Julie Power outside her Dubbo home with her cat Jelly. Picture: Belinda Soole
Things to Do
Things to do: Central West and beyond
Comedian Lawrence Mooney will be in 'familiar territory' in Dubbo
Allison Hore
ENCORE: Lawrence Mooney will be bringing his brand of "brutally honest" stand-up to the stage of the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre on September 10. Picture: Supplied
Who will foot the bill on eID tags?
Samantha Townsend
Sheep producers and agents at Dubbo sale on Monday were divided over the mandatory use of eID tags. Photos: Samantha Townsend

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Over-the-counter antivirals divide doctors and pharmacists
Pharmacists are calling for COVID-19 antivirals to be sold over the counter. Picture: Shutterstock
Hannah Neale • 2hrs ago
Don't forget Aroma is brewing this weekend
FANCY A CUPPA: There will be something for everyone at this weekend's Aroma Coffee and Chocolate Festival.
Survivors are silenced: ex-NSW Lib staffer
Farid Farid • 51m ago
A former Liberal staffer is doubtful the toxic culture within the NSW parliament will change. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
ABC on Voice 'deeply troubling': Price
Tess Ikonomou • 1hr ago
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has accused the ABC of lacking fairness in its Voice referendum coverage. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Everybody's Oma: Emotional lockdown dementia journey captured on film
Jim Kellar • 1hr ago
Capturing a journey: Jason van Genderen and his mum, Hendrika, featuring in Everybody's Oma, screening Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at Event Cinemas, Kotara.
Sport
TEAM LISTS | Merritt returns for the Raiders in must-win match with Panthers
Josh Merritt will return for the Macquarie Raiders this weekend in their semi-final against Bathurst Panthers. Picture: Amy McIntyre
Tom Barber
Raiders 'vibe' has their skipper excited for the finals series
Tom Barber
Macquarie Raiders captain-coach Alex Ronayne (centre) knows his side have improvement in them this weekend. Picture: Amy McIntyre
'We are ready': CYMS pumped to start finals against the competition's biggest name
Tom Barber
Dubbo CYMS centre Jeremy Thurston has been one of the stand-out players so far in 2022. Picture: Nick Guthrie
'She's unreal': Hazell in awe of Kelly as the pair bring up 100 games for the Demons
Lauren Hazell and Cass Kelly (inset) will bring up 100 games for Dubbo Demons this weekend against Orange. Picture: Amy McIntyre
Tom Barber
Wild Rocket preparing to go back-to-back at home
Tom Barber
Kylie Kennedy's Wild Rocket will contest the Narromine Gold Cup. Picture: Amy McIntyre
Bulls feel they have 'a bit to prove' ahead of Waratahs clash
Tom Barber
Dubbo Bulls goalkeeper Hayden Williams is confident his side will be able to build momentum heading into finals. Picture: Amy McIntyre
Rhinos ready to rise to the challenge against minor premiers
Tom Barber
Lachlan O'Malley will return to the Dubbo Rhinos line up this weekend for their match against Mudgee. Picture: Amy McIntyre
Roos' season comes down to one last clash against a confident Platypi side
Tom Barber
Dubbo Roos winger Ratu Roko was brilliant earlier this season against Forbes. Picture: Amy McIntyre
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Heartbeat of Australia
Take control of social media, don't allow it to control you
Headspace CEO Jason Trethowan. Picture: Headspace
Jason Trethowan
How local news affects your wellbeing
Professor Sora Park
The good, bad, ugly sides of social media
Anita Beaumont
Healthy balance: Rupert Saunders, a psychologist and the national clinical adviser for headspace.
PropertyReal Estate View
Farm investors hope to make $1 million a month after selling within 12 months
PROFIT TAKERS: Ray White Dubbo agent Brian McAneney said the new vendors expected "buyers to be active above $2000 an acre", the equivalent of $32.4m.
Marian Macdonald
New report names the 3 top markets in regional NSW
Jack Needham
The Upper Hunter LGA, which includes Scone (pictured), has been named one of the top regional markets in NSW. Picture: Shutterstock
Exclusive
CBD building for sale for $2.45m or for lease, as Westpac move nigh
Faye Wheeler
Listed: 87 Macquarie Street has come to the market for sale or for lease. It will shortly become vacant as Westpac completes plans to move after a century in the building. Picture: FAYE WHEELER
What's On
DRINKS REVIEW: Mountain Goat Wheat beer, Mezcal Burrito, NON 1, Woodcutter Brown Ale
ABC's Here Out West: True canvas of Sydney's west
Jim Kellar
Crossing paths: Arka Das, as Robi, and Leah Vandenberg, as Ash, in Here Out West, on ABC TV on Sunday, August 14, at 8.30pm.
Comedian Lawrence Mooney will be in 'familiar territory' in Dubbo
Allison Hore
ENCORE: Lawrence Mooney will be bringing his brand of "brutally honest" stand-up to the stage of the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre on September 10. Picture: Supplied
Things to Do
Things to do: Central West and beyond
Watch
Enough baseball. Where are the TV shows about cricket with Boonie, AB?
B. R. Doherty
A League of their Own streams on Amazon Prime. Picture: Amazon Studios
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Solar pumping means water is sustainable, and life-sustaining, on organic Barfield Station
Rob and Melinee Leather installed an extensive watering infrastructure powered by Grundfos Solar Pumping systems that's delivering an efficient and sustainable water supply network and substantial savings. Picture: Supplied
The stunning, natural beauty on New Zealand
Emma Brown
Top to tail: From Auckland on the North Island to Queenstown on the South Island, this rail and road tour has something for everyone.
Samsung has launched latest foldable technology in Galaxy Unpacked event
Ash Lieberman
The highly anticipated Unpacked events showcase the best in Samsung innovation. Photo: Supplied.
Samsung unveils newest Galaxy Z Series, including highly anticipated foldables
Ash Lieberman
Flip phones are back, but not as we've ever known them. Photo: Supplied
A 10-day floral extravaganza at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
A floral tribute to Frida Kahlo at FEMMES, Edinburgh, UK. Picture: Supplied
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Scamwatch: Don't let scammers tug on your heartstrings
DON'T FALL FOR IT: Scammers are using sophisticated methods to fool unsupecting parents into parting with money.
Throwback Thursday | Dubbo Kindy Kids back in 2017
GEURIE PUBLIC SCHOOL: Gretel Marsden, Grace Bready, Ellie Howell
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Gold prospecting YouTuber's fans rally after shock terminal cancer diagnosis
Rachel Chamberlain
Andrew Smith with his beloved wife Beth. Photo: RACHEL CHAMBERLAIN
Photos and Video
Everybody's Oma: Emotional lockdown dementia journey captured on film
Capturing a journey: Jason van Genderen and his mum, Hendrika, featuring in Everybody's Oma, screening Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at Event Cinemas, Kotara.
Jim Kellar • 1hr ago
Two women with the 'wheelpower' to tackle cancer
FRIENDS: The aim is for Nina (right) to ride the final kilometre to complete the journey with Karen. Picture: Facebook.
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The history of 'wrong-handedness': International Lefthanders Day
Emma Horn
SOUTHPAWS UNITE: August 13 is celebrated each year by left-handers and their allies.
Review
An emotional story of familial love
Cris Kennedy
Hendrika Genderen in a scene from Everybody's Oma. Picture: Bonsai Films
A coming-of-age story set to the soundtrack of music festivals
Chris Kennedy
6 Festivals features music and performances by a handful of current headline bands. Picture: Supplied
Comment
Letters | Better disability access is needed at Apex Oval
PLAN: The Great Western Highway upgrade between Lithgow and Katoomba upgrade work in 2019, with (insert) Transport for NSW western region director Alistair Lunn, then Bathurst mayor Bobby Bourke, Member for Bathurst Paul Toole, Nationals MLC Sam Farraway and Orange City Council's technical services director Wayne Gailey looking over the plans.
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Mayoral memo | Region has the capacity to power ahead
Mathew Dickerson
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Book review: Backyard Buddies
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Ex-soldiers 'overwhelmed' by compo process
Sam McKeith
The mother of a veteran says he was bullied, discharged, and failed by doctors before his suicide.
Watch those hovercraft fly, spin and thrill
John Piggott
HOVERNAUTS ARE GO: Competitors line up for a sprint event at Lake Bonney in 2019.
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Busy time, happy life
Denis Howard • 27m ago
Dreams in garden beds | In Fiona's Garden
Fiona Ogilvie
Charlie Albones farm garden from the book, Garden of Your Dreams. Photo: Cath Muscat
Sowing finished at last
Denis Howard
Tottenham broadacre farmer Jason Fulton has had a good result from sowing 380ha of monola (variety H421TT) at Orange Plains.
Life & Style
Pub classics keep diners coming back
The tender sirloin with pepper sauce and mash and (left) the radicchio and rocket salad with sherry vinaigrette
Ian Moore
Nourishment for your face and body
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Cure in sight for cats with rare and fatal coronavirus disease
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