Statistics from the masthead's website reveal that issues running the gamut from business and emergency services to crime and education rated well with readers. Listed below are just 10 of our most talked about stories from 2019.

Ricky Blewitt, Michael Gray and Michael Hackett were rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a horror fall at the Tomingley picnic races on April 27.

Blewitt and Hackett were airlifted to Sydney for treatment.

Despite three bleeds on the brain and several broken bones, Hackett, who was placed in an induced coma with potentially life-threatening injuries, defied the odds and made a miraculous recovery.

Details of the high-profile March 18 arrests of Dubbo residents Adam Carnevale, Caine Rootes and Tracey Gould captivated readers.

The trio was accused of being part of a major drug-supply syndicate which police had spent more than eight months investigating.

Forty kilograms of cannabis worth $900,000, a V8 supercar, seven motorbikes and $140,000 in cash were among the items police seized during the arrests.

Other people from Dubbo, Cassilis and the Hunter region were also arrested and the cases of each alleged syndicate member are currently before the courts.

The story of 24-year-old Alex Knight, who was tragically killed in a motorcycle crash near Dubbo Hospital on August 3, led to an outpouring of sympathy from Daily Liberal readers.

Despite a difficult childhood, Alex pursued his passion for horses and became a valued member of Kody Nestor's business.

Alex was remembered as a great mate and devoted dad who loved his two children more than anything else.

Dubbo Regional Council's decision to part ways with popular and former Dubbo Aquatic Leisure Centre manager Nick Wilson caused outrage in the community.

Mr Wilson wanted to continue working at the pool, despite council not renewing its contract with his company in March 2019 and opting to manage the pool itself.

Council didn't employ him, even though hundreds of community members signed a petition which called for Mr Wilson to be put back in charge of the pool.

A Facebook status posted by Mr Wilson, in which he pointed out alleged problems with the pool and council's conduct, went viral but a council spokesperson said it was not appropriate for it to comment.

Dubbo College's South Campus was forced into lock down after a pair of 16-year-old boys started fighting and one was slashed under the chin with a knife on November 20.

Four students needed medical treatment because of the incident and a NSW Department of Education spokesman said the organisation would not make any further comment because a police investigation was under way.

Police have not said if any charges have been laid.

The incredible impact Buy from the Bush social media pages had on businesses in drought-hit communities brought smiles to the faces of many readers in 2019.

Warren woman Grace Brennan launched the pages in October and they quickly gained a mass following. About 169,000 people follow Buy from the Bush on Facebook now and the number on Instagram is the same.

The pages promote drought-affected businesses to metro shoppers and have worked to stimulate sales for retailers doing it tough.

Confirmation that a third McDonald's store would be constructed in East Dubbo generated a lot of discussion in the community.

Dubbo Regional Council approved the $2.98 million development in May. It's expected to create dozens of new jobs and please lots of fans who love the convenience and food McDonald's offers.

Critics questioned the health implications of the development which is set to boost the supply of unhealthy food and drinks in a region battling high obesity rates.

Parents, friends and school communities were delighted to see what the class of 2019 achieved in their Higher School Certificate (HSC) exams.

Stories of hard-working students who exceeded expectations, got through the stress of exams and had bright futures ahead inspired Daily Liberal readers.

The case of a Dubbo woman who drove on the wrong side of the road at oncoming traffic to protect her partner was the most read court story of the year.

Lisa Stewart's male passenger was wanted by police so to avoid them, the then 34-year-old led officers on a high-speed pursuit around Dubbo in which she was clocked driving between 100 and 120km/h near Orana Heights Public School on May 31.

She pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, was sentenced to a 12-month intensive corrections order, disqualified from driving for 18 months and ordered to complete 216 hours of community service.

The Armatree Hotel was the toast of the town after winning the Best Bush Pub title for the second year running at the Australian Hotels Association NSW Awards for Excellence in Sydney on November 19.

Publicans Ash and Lib Walker edged out the competition to take out the award, with the Nevertire Hotel receiving highly commended.