Publication
First Orana Every Woman Festival spearheads local Women’s Week events
It’s NSW Women’s Week and inside this issue you’ll read some inspiring stories about local women from the region doing great things. The inaugural Orana Every Woman’s Festival also takes place this week in Dubbo. The week-long celebration runs from...
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Dubbo once again a “Field of Dreams” for NSW Touch Junior State Cup
Dubbo Photo News photographer Ken Smith was out and about capturing the action, fun and excitement of this premier sporting event, and snapped local competitors Hattie, Zara and Pippa from Dubbo Touch Association enjoying the event. Check out our...
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Pickleballers Reuben and Julian take the gold!
The Winter Olympics in Italy might be garnering all the attention right now, but here at home, a champion e ort by Dubbo pickleballers Reuben Efoti and Julian Yon in their first attempt at tournament play resulted in them progressing through the Open...
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Locals celebrate wonder of wetlands
Healthy Rivers Dubbo members gathered at the Devil’s Hole Reserve on World Wetlands Day, Monday, February 2, to raise awareness of retaining remnant wetlands in the Macquarie system. The “Nature Challenge” evening tour, a guided walk through the...
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Dubbo’s Citizen of the Year, Sue Gavenlock, honoured and humble
DUBBO’S Citizen of the Year for 2026, Susanne (Sue) Gavenlock, was unable to attend the civic awards ceremony on Sunday, January 25, so mayor Josh Black made time to present the hardworking volunteer with her award in person a few days...
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The Peacock Dance turns heads in Dubbo
Angelina and Brianna Perera performed the Peacock Dance, a Sri Lankan traditional dance, during the Australia Day activities at Victoria Park, Dubbo, on Sunday, January 25. Angelina also received the Services to the Arts Award on the day. She was one...
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Powerchair footy has arrived in Dubbo!
Powerchair football arrived in Dubbo earlier this week, and through the generous support of the NSW Powerchair Football Association – the state body that coordinates the sport – the NSW Government and Dubbo’s own Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC), this...
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Historic PBS price cut makes medicine more affordable
A LATE Christmas present to Australians quietly dropped on January 1, with the federal government implementing its commitment to cut the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) co-payment to $25 for non-concession card holders – the lowest price paid for...
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