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SMILES: Photographer Fleur Pors doing what she loves most. Photo: CONTRIBUTED.

SUBSCRIBERThe life of a photographer: Fleur Pors reflects on her passion for anthropology, geography and tourism

Taylor Dodge
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ALERT: Residents screenshot messages in bid to alert others of online 'rental scammers'. Photo: CONTRIBUTED.

'Scammers' use Facebook group to target renters in 'vulnerable situations'

Taylor Dodge

Open homes in and around Dubbo on Thursday 25th to Saturday 27th of February

Open homes in and around Dubbo on Thursday 25th to Saturday 27th of February

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Behind bars: James Fernando (also known as James Morgan) and Kenneth Morgan. Photos: NSW Police

Pair behind bars, accused of attempted murder after vicious assault

Breanna Chillingworth

TWO DECADES: The Royal Flying Doctor Service Dubbo Base celebrates 20 years since opeing its doors. Photo: CONTRIBUTED.

GOOD NEWSOur RFDS reflects on journey and celebrates two-decade milestone

Taylor Dodge

Unwelcome: Mice are a common sight in western NSW this summer. Photo contributed.

SUBSCRIBERI'm being told people are being bitten by mice in their own beds: MP

Faye Wheeler

CLEAR WAYS FORWARD: WNSW PHN board chairman Dr Robin Williams insists there are "clear ways forward" to reducing the risks to the future of country practices. PHOTO: File.

SUBSCRIBER41 towns facing loss of their GPs in the next 10 years, submission reveals

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WELCOME: Restrictions on visitors to aged-care residents across Western NSW LHD have been removed. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK

Have a loved one in aged care? Visiting restrictions have been lifted

Matt Findlay

Fall into the burning ring of fire with Leaving Jackson

Why a Dubbo mother rang Country Hope to get help for the Ray family

MUSICAcoustic fanatics get ready to strip back with Gina Jeffreys

50 guests at home, singing at church, standing for a beer: COVID restrictions ease

SMILES: Photographer Fleur Pors doing what she loves most. Photo: CONTRIBUTED.

SUBSCRIBERThe life of a photographer: Fleur Pors reflects on her passion for anthropology, geography and tourism

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YOU CAN DANCE: NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says more restrictions will ease from Friday. Photo: JAMES WILTSHIRE

50 guests at home, singing at church, standing for a beer: COVID restrictions ease

GIFT OF LIFE: Miliana Tierney and her bone marrow donor and big brother Benjamin. Miliana was only six months old when diagnosed with leukemia. PHOTO: Contributed.

Why a Dubbo mother rang Country Hope to get help for the Ray family

IMPACT: Wade Kavanagh will look to provide a spark off the bench for Western at Canberra this weekend. Photo: MARK LOGAN

SUBSCRIBERCoach 'quietly confident' as powerful pack headlines Western squad

SUPPORT: Bronwyn Kelly is shaving off her hair in support of the Narromine Cancer Support Group in honour of her late son Matthew. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

GOOD NEWSFormer community nurse to shave off her locks for cancer support

"None of this is good enough and the federal government must explain itself," Premier Palaszczuk said.

DIGESTAnother 'please explain' moment for the government

SUBSCRIBERThe life of a photographer: Fleur Pors reflects on her passion for anthropology, geography and tourism

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Open champ Osaka made global award nominee

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'Scammers' use Facebook group to target renters in 'vulnerable situations'

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Open homes in and around Dubbo on Thursday 25th to Saturday 27th of February

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Pair behind bars, accused of attempted murder after vicious assault

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GOOD NEWSOur RFDS reflects on journey and celebrates two-decade milestone

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Peter Dutton was told about the alleged rape days before the prime minister says he was informed.

Dutton knew of rape allegation before PM

The environmental impacts of eradicating dingoes from the landscape are visible from space.

Dingo landscape impact seen from space

Single women without children - now known as SWWC - are a rising phenomenon in Australia. Photo: file

The single woman, no kids paradox

There was a risk for Facebook of companies pulling their advertising. Picture: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERFacebook is back but where, exactly?

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Opposition Leader Zak Kirkup has conceded the Liberals are heading for defeat at the state election.

Kirkup admits WA Libs set to lose election

Michael Ramsey
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The Australian biomedical device can measure blood clots to within a thousand millionth of a gram.

Australian scientists focus on blood clots

Aaron Bunch
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Peter Dutton knew of a claim of rape in parliament before Scott Morrison.

Former staffer makes formal rape complaint

Matt Coughlan
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Two residents of Brisbane's Holy Spirit Nursing Home were given wrong coronavirus vaccine doses.

Vaccine doctor, contractor investigated

Paul Osborne
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HOW GOOD: Cody Ramsey is mobbed after scoring on debut against the Raiders on Saturday. Picture: NRL Imagery

Ellis and Ramsey named to make Charity Shield debuts in Mudgee

GO AGAIN: Having won last year's qualifier, the Gayna Williams-trained Healing Hands will be back at Mudgee on Sunday. Photo: JAY-ANNA MOBBS

Healing Hands returns to defend rich qualifier crown for Williams

HOMEWARD BOUND: Aston Warwick in action for the Penrith Panthers SG Ball side in recent weeks. Photo: PENRITH PANTHERS.

SUBSCRIBERWarwick eager to follow in father's footsteps and achieve lifelong dream

PLAYERS ON THE MOVE | Group 11 and Group 10 signings for 2021

SUBSCRIBERPLAYERS ON THE MOVE | Group 11 and Group 10 signings for 2021

THREE WINNERS: Phoebe Betts claiming her first driving treble during Sunday evening's meeting at Parkes. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

Betts looking for more success after driving first treble

Alexander Grant

IMPACT: Wade Kavanagh will look to provide a spark off the bench for Western at Canberra this weekend. Photo: MARK LOGAN

SUBSCRIBERCoach 'quietly confident' as powerful pack headlines Western squad

Nick Guthrie

STEPPING UP: Lawson Shepherd could feature in more representative matches next season. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

SUBSCRIBERYoung guns' chance could arrive as change looms for Premier League squad

Nick Guthrie

SUCCESS: Garry Lunn was among the winners at Bathurst on Monday. Photo: NICK McGRATH

Urus shows plenty of fight and justifies Lunn's sense of confidence

Nick Guthrie

Two aged care residents in Queensland were mistakenly given too much of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Picture: Shutterstock

Stood-down doctor didn't do vaccine training before giving incorrect doses

"None of this is good enough and the federal government must explain itself," Premier Palaszczuk said.

DIGESTAnother 'please explain' moment for the government

WELCOME: Restrictions on visitors to aged-care residents across Western NSW LHD have been removed. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK

Have a loved one in aged care? Visiting restrictions have been lifted

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'A difficult dismount': Frydenberg flags targeted support beyond JobKeeper

Picture: Shutterstock

Doctor stood down after vaccine administered incorrectly twice

Sally Whyte

Influencers? Craig Kelly MP and Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg.

DIGESTWinning friends, influencing people 21st century style

Janine Graham

Travel agents want JobKeeper extended until after Australia's border reopens to international travel. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Extend JobKeeper until after Australia's border reopens: travel agents

Dan Jervis-Bardy

The line outside Centrelink in Braddon in March 2020. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

JobSeeker set for modest $50 per fortnight increase

Sally Whyte
Dan Jervis-Bardy

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

The indoor pool and bar at the new W Hotel Melbourne. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Why Melbourne is where the action's at

Michael Turtle

Raising a glass to pioneering wineries of Australia's oldest wine region

Raising a glass to pioneering wineries of Australia's oldest wine region

Louise Goldsbury

New domestic routes for exploring Australia's best

New domestic routes for exploring Australia's best

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NSW Water Minister Melinda Pavey has called on communities to give their feedback on the state's online water trading registeries.

Community consulted on NSW water registries

NSW Water Minister Melinda Pavey has called on communities to give their feedback on the state's online water trading registeries.

Community consulted on NSW water registries

Lawns and gardens can be watered more. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK

Water restrictions ease for Narromine thanks to drop in demand

Lawns and gardens can be watered more. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK

Water restrictions ease for Narromine thanks to drop in demand

POPULAR: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the scheme had been popular with farmers in the electorate. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Water scheme extension is welcomed news for livestock producers

POPULAR: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the scheme had been popular with farmers in the electorate. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Water scheme extension is welcomed news for livestock producers

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Fall into the burning ring of fire with Leaving Jackson

Fall into the burning ring of fire with Leaving Jackson

Taylor Dodge

INVITATION: Dubbo Chamber of Commerce's Matt Wright invites you to nbnTM Business Fibre Zone event. Photo: FILE.

Want to find out more regarding nbnTM informative Business Fibre Zone initiative?

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FIRST TIMERS: Arcadia Winds To close 2021 Concert Series. Photo: CONTRIBUTED.

LIVENew concert series describe as being the 'definition of exciting'

Taylor Dodge

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

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Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join a September tour of some of Australia's best gardens in NSW and the ACT

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

What does resilience really mean?

What does resilience really mean?

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We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

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Open homes in and around Dubbo on Thursday 25th to Saturday 27th of February

Open homes in and around Dubbo on Thursday 25th to Saturday 27th of February

Open homes in and around Dubbo on Thursday 25th to Saturday 27th of February

Open homes in and around Dubbo on Thursday 25th to Saturday 27th of February

Open homes in and around Dubbo on Thursday 18th to Saturday 20th of February

Open homes in and around Dubbo on Thursday 18th to Saturday 20th of February

Open homes in and around Dubbo on Thursday 18th to Saturday 20th of February

Open homes in and around Dubbo on Thursday 18th to Saturday 20th of February

HOT PROPERTY: Land values around Dubbo have risen between July 2019 and July 2020, according to new data. Photo: FILE

SUBSCRIBERLand of plenty: Residential, rural land values continue to rise in council area

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Open homes in and around Dubbo on Wednesday 10th to Saturday the 13th of February.

Open homes in and around Dubbo on Wednesday 10th to Saturday the 13th of February

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REGIONAL INTEREST: PIPA Survey respondents showed a sharp uptick in interest in regional areas as well as coastal locations.

Investors look to the regions

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At the Library| Fantastic programs on offer during March at Macquarie Regional Library

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ALERT: Residents screenshot messages in bid to alert others of online 'rental scammers'. Photo: CONTRIBUTED.

'Scammers' use Facebook group to target renters in 'vulnerable situations'

Taylor Dodge

CHECK-UP: A Plains-wanderer chick pictured receiving a health check. During these checks, the birds are weighed and have their whole body assessed.

Zoo Chat | Plains-wanderer chicks pass first health check

Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Corey Horsburgh makes brief comments to the media after leaving court. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBER'What I did was wrong': Raider had up to 11 drinks before driving

Deputy PM and Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack pays tribute to Ian Armstrong AM OBE. Photo: Kelsey Sutor

PHOTOSWarrior of the bush: Ian Armstrong farewelled at state memorial service in Cowra

Katherine River over the weekend (left) and how it normally looks (right). Main photo: Roxanne Fitzgerald.

Top End river becomes a wet season torrent

Our first assembly of the year saw our Junior and Senior SRC receive their badges.

Classroom Liberal | Dubbo North Public set for a huge year

RETURN: Despite a health scare, Tigers captain Mat Skinner was back in fine form on Saturday. Photo: AMY MCINTYRE.

PHOTOSTigers boosted by Skinner's sterling stand in return

Daniel Shirkie

WINNERS: Josh Williams contributed lightly with the bat, but helped clean up multiple Macquarie wickets. Photo: AMY MCINTYRE.

PHOTOSHurting Hornets' young guns lift side to upset over Macquarie

Daniel Shirkie

A scene from The Truffle Hunters. Picture: Sony.

REVIEWTruffle documentary is delicious

Jane Freebury

Denzel Washington and Rami Malek in The Little Things. Picture: Nicola Goode

REVIEWPolice drama isn't totally arresting

Ron Cerabona

Several Op Shops have had to temporarily stop accepting donations in recent months, as they've been overwhelmed with goods.

REAL AUSTRALIA'COVID clear-out' still inundating op shops with donations

Elizabeth Anderson

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Your say: Wasting our money is wrong

Your say: Wasting our money is wrong

Kate Bailey

ALONE AND VULNERABLE: Single older women without children face unique challenges. Image: Pixabay

The single woman, no kids paradox

Eileen Wood

SHOW GOES ON: The fundraising event will be the first time Maria Venuti will sing publicly since her stroke five years ago.

Maria Venuti to return to stage for 80th birthday

Geraldine Cardozo

IN THEIR ELEMENT: Silver Salties having a swell time at Terrigal on the NSW Central Coast.

You don't need gills to be in the water

John Piggott

Speckle Park will boast some of the biggest entry numbers at Sydney this year.

Organisers pleased as Sydney Royal cattle entries close

Lucy Kinbacher

James Nixon and his classer Tom Kirk with the Nixon family's winning maiden ewes at Leewang, Yarrabandai, which gained a hat-trick of three wins in three years.

Hat-trick for Nixon family Trundle ewes

Mark Griggs

SO LONG: The idea of creating a single body to receive and manage all red meat levies has now been officially ruled out, as have suggestions of combining service providers Meat & Livestock Australia, LiveCorp and the Australian Meat Processor Corporation into one body. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

Red meat single body for levies officially off the table

Shan Goodwin

If everything about driving a car was linear, it'd be much simpler. Photo: Shutterstock.

When it comes to linearity, cars offer little to none of it

Sam Hollier

Autumnal colours (and a mini makeover) you're sure to fall for

Autumnal colours (and a mini makeover) you're sure to fall for

Top kitchen trends that'll stand out from all the rest this year

Top kitchen trends that'll stand out from all the rest this year