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Dubbo MP Dugald Saunders at one of the Dubbo region's premier attractions, the Wellington Caves. PICTURE: SUPPLIED

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Cancer Council NSW community lead Ricky Puata. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Plea to get your cancer screening checks done

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THE COULTONS SAY THANKS: Mark Coulton and his wife Robyn at Dubbo this week to thank the overwhelming support they got at the May 21 federal election. Picture: AMY MCINTYRE

Skilled workers,water for farmers are Mark Coulton's top agenda in opposition

Elizabeth Frias

'It's not about us': Teachers raise their voices during strike

'It's not about us': Teachers raise their voices during strike

Tom Barber

Leonard Swan, 26, was an inmate at Wellington Correctional Centre when he and his cellmate lit a mattress on fire inside their cell before a four hour riot broke out in April 2020. Photo: AMY McINTYRE

SUBSCRIBERInmate sticks fork in power point, sparks cell fire and four hour jail riot

Zaarkacha Marlan

STOLEN GENERATION REMEMBERED: While many died, some got home or are still trying to find their way home. Picture: ELIZABETH FRIAS

Sorry Day's strong message is to break the cycle

Elizabeth Frias

Amy Shark: Will be touring through regional Australia, including Dubbo.

THINGS TO DOThings to do: Central West and beyond

Central West Local Land Services Travelling Stock Reserves team member Jason Gavenlock

Hopes fencing of reserves will stop illegal rubbish dumping, four-wheel-driving

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WHAT'S ON'Excited to be back'; Dubbo Eisteddfod set to kick off for its 51st year

SUBSCRIBERCorrupt corrections officer escapes time behind bars after smuggling drugs and contraband inside jail

WHAT'S ONPresident expecting good crowd for 149th annual Dubbo Show

At last a (little) break in the weather and shearer numbers

Dubbo MP Dugald Saunders at one of the Dubbo region's premier attractions, the Wellington Caves. PICTURE: SUPPLIED

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HELP: The Glen Executive Director Joe Coyte wants to help make the Dubbo Rehabilitation Centre successful. Picture: SUPPLIED

The Glen wants to help Dubbo Rehabilitation Centre become successful

GREEN AND GOLD: Tyler Puzicha has been named in the Australian squad for the Junior Track World Championships. Picture: Supplied

Puzicha to ride for Australia and continue Dubbo club's proud record

READING FOR TOTS: Librarian Vickey Foggin shows everyone illustrations from 'Family Tree'. Picture: BAGESHRI SAVYASACHI

Toddlers everywhere read the same book at the same time

FUTURE FARMERS: Hermidale Public School students Matilda Mudford, Marlie Jensen, Jimmy Smith, Ned Gunning, Oliver Sheather, Abbie Smith and Ruby Mudford. Photos: ANGIE WHITE

GOOD NEWSSeven rural students sowing seeds for the future

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Medicinal cannabis help for hounds making progress

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Plea to get your cancer screening checks done

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Big Dance chance secures Berry booking for Wellington Cup

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Numerous adoption days on the calendar

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Spacemen's style a threat to Raiders' hopes of building momentum

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Skilled workers,water for farmers are Mark Coulton's top agenda in opposition

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Seismologists say the quake was at a depth of 10 km and about 29 km off the East Timor coast.

Magnitude 6.4 quake strikes off East Timor

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The Murugappan family will be allowed to return home to Biloela in Queensland.

BREAKINGBiloela family to be released

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The Murugappan family have been approved to return home to Biloela in Queensland.

Biloela family approved for return home

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Medicinal cannabis help for hounds making progress

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Police are investigating the death of a woman from a gunshot wound on the Sunshine Coast.

Qld cops probe woman's suspicious death

Marty Silk and Nick Gibbs
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Up to 25 people weree on a tour boat that capsized at Horizontal Falls on WA's Kimberley Coast.

Several injured in WA boating accident

Tim Dornin
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Leigh James Pattinson's former lover has told a court that her life was ruined after being choked.

Sadomasochist ruined my life, says victim

Miklos Bolza
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The boy was rushed to Westmead Children's Hospital but he later died.

Boy dies after being hit by car in Sydney

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GO AGAIN: Tommy Berry and Annabel Neasham will combine again at Wellington on Sunday. Picture: Mark Evans/Getty Images

Big Dance chance secures Berry booking for Wellington Cup

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RETURN: Macquarie Raiders captain-coach Alex Ronayne will be back in the starting lineup this weekend at Parkes. Picture: Amy McIntyre

Spacemen's style a threat to Raiders' hopes of building momentum

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FAMILY REUNION: Hewett Haycock will take on some familiar faces when Nyngan faces CYMS on Sunday. Picture: Carla Freedman

'Hopefully they don't run around me': Brothers to battle in Haycock's return to Dubbo

NEW LOOK: Trudy Sloane designed the Dubbo Demons' Indigenous jerseys for Sir Doug Nicholls round. Picture: TOM BARBER

'It makes you feel accepted': Sloane honoured to design club's jerseys

CONSISTENT: Will Archer has been a key part of the Dubbo Roos' forward pack this year. Picture: AMY MCINTYRE

'It would be good to go win-win': Roos looking for consecutive wins against City

Tom Barber

BIG CHANCE: All Spruced Up (closest to camera) will run at her home track on Friday night for John Lew. Picture: COFFEE PHOTOGRAPHY

An optimistic Lew is hoping for 'a bit of luck' on Show night

Tom Barber

GUN: Dale Smith has been a consistent performer for the Dubbo Rhinos so far this season. Picture: KATE LOUDON

Rhinos looking to continue their unbeaten form at home against competition 'standard'

Tom Barber

BIG BIG VISIT: Former AFL star Shane Mumford will visit school children and juniors in Dubbo next week.

Western juniors to learn from one of the AFL's best

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The Murugappan family will be allowed to return home to Biloela in Queensland.

BREAKINGBiloela family to be released

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The Murugappan family will be allowed to return home to Biloela in Queensland.

BREAKINGBiloela family to be released

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KAP Kennedy MP Bob Katter will be joined on the crossbench in Federal Parliament by a number of 'teal' independents and members of the Greens. Picture: file

SUBSCRIBERBob Katter surrounded by 'budgerigars' on crossbench

KAP Kennedy MP Bob Katter will be joined on the crossbench in Federal Parliament by a number of 'teal' independents and members of the Greens. Picture: file

SUBSCRIBERBob Katter surrounded by 'budgerigars' on crossbench

A moving truck was spotted entering The Lodge on Thursday. Picture: Chris Wallace/Twitter

SUBSCRIBERMoving truck shows up at The Lodge

A moving truck was spotted entering The Lodge on Thursday. Picture: Chris Wallace/Twitter

SUBSCRIBERMoving truck shows up at The Lodge

Farmers Judy Cardwell from Mitta Mitta and Belinda Pearce of the Kiewa Valley lead a protest to Melbourne last year over the issue of camping on licensed Crown river frontages. Picture: Mark Jesser

LISTENFarmers and fishers feud over riverside camping in Victoria

Farmers Judy Cardwell from Mitta Mitta and Belinda Pearce of the Kiewa Valley lead a protest to Melbourne last year over the issue of camping on licensed Crown river frontages. Picture: Mark Jesser

LISTENFarmers and fishers feud over riverside camping in Victoria

A home on Richmond Street, Woodburn. The flood damaged contents piled up on the nature strip. Thursday 7th April 2022 // PHOTO BY MARINA NEIL // NEWCASTLE HERALD // NRFLOODS22

LISTENLiving with climate disasters

A home on Richmond Street, Woodburn. The flood damaged contents piled up on the nature strip. Thursday 7th April 2022 // PHOTO BY MARINA NEIL // NEWCASTLE HERALD // NRFLOODS22

LISTENLiving with climate disasters

Grumpy Goat Co in Smithton Tasmania holds goat yoga sessions. Picture: Meg Whitfield

LISTENGoat yoga sets the baa for mental health care

Grumpy Goat Co in Smithton Tasmania holds goat yoga sessions. Picture: Meg Whitfield

LISTENGoat yoga sets the baa for mental health care

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Amy Shark: Will be touring through regional Australia, including Dubbo.

THINGS TO DOThings to do: Central West and beyond

Aussie Joel Edgerton gets a call-back as Uncle Owen. Picture: Disney+

WATCHDisney's Obi-Wan Kenobi comes with two telling decisions

B. R. Doherty

SHOWTIME: Dubbo Show Society president Wesley Temessl is expecting a good crowd for the 149th annual show. Photo: AMY McINTYRE

WHAT'S ONPresident expecting good crowd for 149th annual Dubbo Show

Zaarkacha Marlan

Supplementation key to unlocking winter feed potential

Supplementation key to unlocking winter feed potential

Keeping Australia moving: Simon Laurence with fellow drivers Leanne Healy (left) and Andrea McGrath.

Transport leader putting driver safety and wellbeing first

House and land packages are built with the buyer in mind and to tick as many quality-of-life boxes as possible. Picture: Shutterstock

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Supplementation key to unlocking winter feed potential

Supplementation key to unlocking winter feed potential

Purchasing a car using a novated lease arrangement can typically save buyers thousands of dollars upfront. Picture: Shutterstock

Is a novated lease worth it?

The results speak for themselves. Home and property values are soaring and you could benefit from this trend. Find out with a free appraisal of the value of your home.

Could you be a property millionaire?

Linda Lambrechts

The Upper Hunter LGA, which includes Scone (pictured), has been named one of the top regional markets in NSW. Picture: Shutterstock

New report names the 3 top markets in regional NSW

Jack Needham

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

EXCLUSIVECBD building for sale for $2.45m or for lease, as Westpac move nigh

Faye Wheeler

Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes has increased his investment in Narooma with the purchase of Lynch's Hotel. Photo: Supplied

Hemmes expands Narooma hospitality venture with purchase of historic Lynch's pub

Ben Smyth

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BE CAREFUL: Consumers looking to bag a bargain during the online 'Click Frenzy' sales are being urged to use caution and buy from reputable outlets.

Scamwatch: Beware of holiday deals too good to be true

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BUSY DAYS: Charles Sturt University's director external engagement for Dubbo James McKechnie shares some of the recent highlights from the university. Pictures: CONTRIBUTED

CSU Chat | On campus classes resume as university shines in global rankings

James McKechnie

HANING OUT: Each member of the otter family at Taronga Western Plains Zoo has a different personality. Picture: RICK STEVENS

Zoo chat | Chance to celebrate our cheeky otters

Madalyn Higgins

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Medicinal cannabis help for hounds making progress

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Protesters in Newcastle (left) and marching through Sydney (right) on Friday, May 27.

WATCHCatholic school teachers strike across NSW, ACT

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Flu cases in children on the rise but 'don't panic' and get the jab say experts

Flu cases in children on the rise but 'don't panic' and get the jab say experts

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Fiona Katauskas' view

OPINIONSharp sceptics of The Echidna, thank you

'It's not about us': Teachers raise their voices during strike

'It's not about us': Teachers raise their voices during strike

Tom Barber

Tom Cruise is back as Maverick. Picture: Paramount

REVIEW'Top Gun: Maverick' is better than original

Jane Freebury

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It pays to shop around when it comes to energy prices

Hannah Neale

Incoming energy minister Chris Bowen. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Nine years of neglect': Labor blames Coalition for energy price rises

Gerard Cockburn

Mayoral memo | Region has the capacity to power ahead

Mayoral memo | Region has the capacity to power ahead

Mathew Dickerson

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REAL AUSTRALIAReally, a world with no koalas? No thanks

Deep dive into how spammers fool us

Deep dive into how spammers fool us

The mother of a veteran says he was bullied, discharged, and failed by doctors before his suicide.

Ex-soldiers 'overwhelmed' by compo process

Sam McKeith

PRECIOUS PLACE: Greg Ugle by the ancient rock shelter he says will be impacted by the bridge under the current proposal.

Building bridges, but plan divides

Hazel Bradley

Tinonee artist wins major regional art prize

Tinonee artist wins major regional art prize

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Wingham Beef Week's champion carcase steer was exhibited by St Mary's College Gunnedah, Heath Birchall and Wallawong Premium Beef. Photo: Wallawong Premium Beef

Team effort for Wingham's carcase champion

Samantha Townsend

Kempsey dairy farmer, Wade Francis, is using sport gym mats in his dairy to keep his herd dry after relentless rain since the start of the year. Photo: Samantha Townsend

Why this farmer is using gym mats in his dairy

Samantha Townsend

The succulent Jai Ho Tandoori Prawns and, left, the Chilli Chicken accompanied by a plate of super-light basmati ice

REVIEWFull-on flavours and great value

Ian Moore

Recipe and Styling: Naomi Crisante foodcentric.com.au Instagram @food.centric
Photography: Josh Lynott joshlynott.com Instagram @joshlynott

Easy ways to spice up your fish

Naomi Crisante

Roll up for delightful involtini

Roll up for delightful involtini

Naomi Crisante