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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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WHERE IT'S AT: "The Central West is seen to be the place to put your money, Orange, Bathurst and Dubbo, are major centres in their own right," says Gary Blowes. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN.

Five high profile car dealership sites expected to sell for $75 million-plus when they hit the market

Tracey Prisk

MASSIVE LAKE UPGRADE: Dubbo MP Dugald Saunders with members of the Inland Waterways OzFish committee. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Huge boost for fishers on Lake Burrendong as long-awaited boat ramp is off the ground

Elizabeth Frias

NEW RECRUITS: The graduating class at their attestation ceremony on May 20. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Dubbo courthouse to receive new probationary sheriff

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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

Zaarkacha Marlan

KEEPING IT LOCAL: Australia Post team members Kim Butler, Shanee Smith, Louise Taylor, Diane Forester and postal manager Virginia Brown. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Why these Dubbo workers nominated five local organisations for grant money

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Want to have your say on how council spends its money? This is your chance

Want to have your say on how council spends its money? This is your chance

Orlander Ruming

LEADING THE CALLS: Indigenous-Aboriginal Party convenor Owen Whyman (left), Greens Party candidate Trish Frail and IAP candidate for Parkes Derek Hardman at the Dubbo RSL candidates forum. Picture: ELIZABETH FRIAS

Indigenous leaders raise the stakes for a referendum recognising their people

Elizabeth Frias

Dubbo could host another NRL match if council finances allow

PHOTOSLast chance to see the winners of Art Unlimited 2022 at Dunedoo

'He was in constant pain': Son's relief as NSW legalises voluntary assisted dying

Million dollar Coolah cold case under the microscope in new show

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

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BIG IDEAS: Dubbo councillor Matt Wright wants council to consider 3D printing houses in Keswick estate. Picture: BELINDA SOOLE

SUBSCRIBER3D-printed houses could be constructed in Keswick estate

FOOTY FANS: Jonathon King, Brent Milgate, Carol Stevenson and Kirsten Letcher at Apex Oval. Picture: AMY MCINTYRE

Meet the man who travelled 12 hours to watch his favourite team play

THE WINNING TEAM. Mark Coulton, his wife Robyn, and the Nationals Party team celebrated at Dubbo on Saturday night after confirming his win. PICTURE: ELIZABETH FRIAS

Mark Coulton wins, vows to work harder in opposition

Defensive strength earns Bulls hard-fought win and top four spot

PHOTOSDefensive strength earns Bulls hard-fought win and top four spot

Wauchope resident Anthony Mahr is asking people not to pat or feed his guide dog. Photo: Liz Langdale.

'Shadow is my eyes': Plea not to distract guide dogs

Zoo chat | Chance to celebrate our cheeky otters

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Huge boost for fishers on Lake Burrendong as long-awaited boat ramp is off the ground

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Dubbo courthouse to receive new probationary sheriff

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

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GOOD NEWSSeven rural students sowing seeds for the future

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Why these Dubbo workers nominated five local organisations for grant money

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is on track to form a government in his own right.

Labor on track for majority government

A $1 million reward is on offer for information about the suspected murder of teen Gordana Kotevski.

Cold case suspected murder $1m reward

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Senator Murray Watt and Hotham MP Clare O'Neil at the back of a shadow cabinet meeting. Picture: AAP

Frontbench shake-up on the way as Labor mulls promotions

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government will strengthen Australia's climate policies.

PM returns after debut on world stage

Online data showed independents like Monique Ryan (centre) gave disillusioned voters an alternative.

Voter sentiment in plain sight online

Maeve Bannister

Outgoing Star chairman John O'Neil has conceded parts of gambling giant's business went badly wrong.

Star chairman to conclude casino evidence

A poll has found one-in-three parents are unaware the flu can make children seriously unwell.

Parents urged to get flu jabs for children

Melissa Meehan

Poor customer service and billing issues are blamed for a rise in phone and internet complaints.

Phone and internet complaints on the rise

Mibenge Nsenduluka

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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

GO AGAIN: Reward Seeker, pictured with Jake Pracey-Holmes after last year's Dubbo Gold Cup, is set to return on Sunday. Picture: Amy McIntyre

Quality and quantity in nominations for Wellington's Big Dance qualifier

FUN: Families came together to have a great time at the NRL match. Picture: AMY MCINTYRE

Dubbo could host another NRL match if council finances allow

GOT HIM: The Narromine defence proved too strong for the Baradine Magpies' on Saturday. Picture: Peter Sherwood Photography

Entertaining draw highlights weekend action while Jets stay unbeaten

WORK: Ben Lovett in action during the Rabbitohs' captain's run at Apex Oval on Saturday morning. Picture: Amy McIntyre

Lovett targets NRL debut as comeback gains pace in western return

Nick Guthrie

UP FOR IT: Dubbo Demons captain Dylan Fairall (right) was pleased with his side's win on Saturday against Orange. Picture: CHRIS SEABROOK

Demons show plenty of fight on the road to get their revenge

Tom Barber

Defensive strength earns Bulls hard-fought win and top four spot

PHOTOSDefensive strength earns Bulls hard-fought win and top four spot

Nick Guthrie

CONNECTED: Young footy fanatics got the chance to rub shoulders with NRL stars at Apex Oval on Sunday. Picture: Amy McIntyre

PHOTOSNRL inspires and helps ensure western talent production will continue

Nick Guthrie

Then Liberal leader Tony Abbott tries his hand at ironing a shirt during a visit to a dry cleaner's in Queanbeyan in 2010. Picture: AAP

OPINIONWomen marched in the streets, and have now marched away from the Coalition

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Then Liberal leader Tony Abbott tries his hand at ironing a shirt during a visit to a dry cleaner's in Queanbeyan in 2010. Picture: AAP

OPINIONWomen marched in the streets, and have now marched away from the Coalition

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Gabriele Visentin, EU special envoy for the Indo-Pacific, in Canberra. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXCLUSIVEAlbanese's win a green light for free trade, climate: EU envoy

Gabriele Visentin, EU special envoy for the Indo-Pacific, in Canberra. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXCLUSIVEAlbanese's win a green light for free trade, climate: EU envoy

The Liberal Party has lost its identity in its coalition with the Nationals. Is it time for a partnership rethink? Pictures: Keegan Carroll, James Croucher, Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONThe Liberal Party has a stinker of a problem with its Coalition partner

The Liberal Party has lost its identity in its coalition with the Nationals. Is it time for a partnership rethink? Pictures: Keegan Carroll, James Croucher, Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONThe Liberal Party has a stinker of a problem with its Coalition partner

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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STAND OUT: Bourke artist Merren Turnbull with Mudgee-based judge Lizzy Galloway in front of 'Run for Your Money' which was the winner of the ABC Western Plains prize at Art Unlimited at Dunedoo. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

PHOTOSLast chance to see the winners of Art Unlimited 2022 at Dunedoo

Zaarkacha Marlan

Godoh, or deep-fried bananas, are a traditional breakfast dish. Picture: Martin Westlake

Recipes from the home kitchens of Bali

CHANGING PERCEPTIONS: Cultural development officer Jess Moore with one of the exhibits made of recycles "rubbish" in this year's Waste to Art. Picture: AMY McINTYRE

THINGS TO DOSoft plastics turned into beautiful pieces of art

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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

Are house and land packages worth the investment?

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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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
1hr ago

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BOOST FOR BUSINESSES: Dubbo mayor Mathew Dickerson (right) with one of the members of the Buick Car Club at the weekend. Picture: MATHEW DICKERSON/FACEBOOK

Mayoral Memo | Tourism campaign to target Sydney

Mayor Mathew Dickerson
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FUN: Families came together to have a great time at the NRL match. Picture: AMY MCINTYRE

Dubbo could host another NRL match if council finances allow

Ciara Bastow

Wauchope resident Anthony Mahr is asking people not to pat or feed his guide dog. Photo: Liz Langdale.

'Shadow is my eyes': Plea not to distract guide dogs

Fiona Katauskas' view

OPINIONVoters biting the hand that never fed them

Member for Cowper, Pat Conaghan. Photo: Mardi Borg

Pat Conaghan on lessons learned and being in election limbo

DOIN IT FOR RURAL AUSSIE KIDS: Jason Owen on his special visit to Dubbo South Public School. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

South Dubbo students 'Sing Australia' with singer Jason Owen

SAD NEWS: Jackie Monk has paid tribute to her husband David Kiefel.

61-year-old dies from Japanese encephalitis

Caroline Tung

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WATCHWill hydrogen technology be the answer to Australia's emissions woes?

Ellen Phiddian

Nationals Party volunteer at Dubbo on election day.

The tough souls behind politicians are volunteers who want the win, too

Elizabeth Frias

ROLLING ON SAUSAGE. Labor candidate Jack Ayoub at Dubbo South Public School on election day enjoying a banger for democracy. PICTURE: AMY MCINTYRE

Few tears were shed but no one's left heartbroken after thumping poll losses

Elizabeth Frias

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

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

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

Queenie describes her show 'Blue: The Songs of Joni Mitchell' as a love letter from one melancholy mother to another. Image credit: Kurt Sneddon.

Queenie van de Zandt performs love letter to Joni Mitchell | Photos, Video

Anthony Caggiano

DECISIONS, DECISIONS: While the cereal sowing window is still wide open, the ideal canola seeding window has closed, which has created a tough decision for those growers yet to complete their canola programs on whether to take the risk to late sow remaining allocated acres.

ANALYSISGrains market lifts in face of season's challenges

Alistair Murphy, AWB
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Chance to buy two neighbours

Chance to buy two neighbours

Marian Macdonald

WORRIED: Borambola farmer Alan Brown said the Labor government's plans to completely phase out live exports was "just dumb". Picture: Les Smith

'Wary' farmers fear Riverina will be forgotten as Labor takes power

Monty Jacka

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
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Easy ways to spice up your fish

Naomi Crisante

Roll up for delightful involtini

Roll up for delightful involtini

Naomi Crisante