Dubbo Photo News 18.04.2019

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ZACKHARY’S BETTER LIFE THANKS TO ORGAN DONOR DUBBO

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APRIL 18-24, 2019 | LOCALLY OWNED & INDEPENDENT | FREE! We’re pretty sure Dubbo Police constable Christopher Gleeson was pleased the Easter Bunny passed the breathalyser test, but for not wearing a seatbelt... well... it was double demerits and no carrots for a week. Seriously though, when people ignore or disregard road safety rules, it puts their lives and the lives of others at risk. As they say, “Stop it... Or cop it.” Thanks to Dubbo RSL for a loan of the Easter Bunny suit. PHOTO: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS/SOPHIA ROUSE

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Outrage over dunked pool manager A COMMUNITY petition started by prominent local sports identity Claire Hargreaves has drawn over 3000 e-signatures rejecting Dubbo Regional Council’s decision not to renew the Dubbo Aquatic Leisure Centre (DALC) management contract of Nick Wilson. Mr Wilson has managed the facility for 13 years. “Nick had no idea. He’s been totally blind-sided and is really in shock about it. When someone’s doing a great job, why change it?” Ms Hargreaves questioned.

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RALLY FOR BIKE-LOVERS

TIRED BUNNIES SHOULDN’T DRIVE COVER STORY By YVETTE AUBUSSON-FOLEY

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THIS week’s cover photo is a bit tongue-in-cheek – but the message is deadly serious. According to Dubbo Regional Council and Gilgandra Shire Council Road Safety Officer Jayne Bleechmore, this time of year has

the second highest death toll rate on the roads, with Christmas time being the first. “It’s because we have the April school holidays, ANZAC Day and the Easter long weekend all at the same time, and fatigue is a very big issue at this time of year,” Mrs Bleechmore told Dubbo Photo News.

Mrs Bleechmore also administers a program in the region called the ‘Free Cuppa for the Driver’ which is designed to combat driver fatigue. “There are plenty of things drivers can do to combat fatigue such as getting a good night’s sleep the night before, don’t drive in late hours when you would normally

be asleep, share the driving, and plan to take regular breaks at a Driver Reviver or use Free Cuppa for the Driver destinations,” Mrs Bleechmore said. Information about where to find outlets providing a Free Cuppa for the Driver is available online.

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