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ALMOST 90? NO SWEAT
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If you’re contemplating life after retirement or need a little fitness wake up call, take a leaf out of 89-year-old Les Brookfield’s book of life. A couple of weeks back he crossed the finish line on his 50th Dubbo Parkrun, and he’s signed on to an upcoming running event at the Zoo called the Dingo Dash. Not in any way a fitness freak, Mr Brookfield told Dubbo Photo News he just likes to keep moving. After all, he’s got seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren to keep up with... or perhaps it’s the other way around! Lace up with Les and read more of his story inside.
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Toilet block stink CHURCH STREET business owners claim their businesses are suffering as result of the “inconvenient” construction of a toilet block on the eastern side of the rotunda. They’ve told Dubbo Photo News they were disappointed that Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) didn’t directly approach them to inform them of the disruption the construction would cause. Council’s CEO has issued an apology for the inconvenience.
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FEES UP FOR DEBATE
Mayor says he’ll argue against rise in pool lane hire fees
By YVETTE AUBUSSON-FOLEY
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DUBBO REGIONAL COUNCIL mayor Ben Shields has confirmed he will argue against raising pool lane hire fees at the Dubbo Aquatic and Leisure Centre when Council meets on Monday night. “We have a river going through our town and the swimming clubs
play an important role. All our kids should know how to swim,” Cr Shields told Dubbo Photo News. “It’s definitely a safety issue and needs more subsidy if anything, so yes I will be arguing for the lane fees to not pass through.” A proposed rise in water rates will also be debated at the meeting. Other money matters up for dis-
cussion include proposed increases in fees at the airport, which have not been popular with airlines. “No-one wants to see an increase of $1.60 (per passenger), but while all the new developments at the Dubbo City Regional Airport are fantastic, they come at a cost of $1 million per year in maintenance too,” the mayor said.
“Rex Airlines have been very vocal about it but they’re the ones charging $260 a ticket ex-Dubbo to Sydney and only $100 from Parkes to Sydney. They can probably absorb the cost,” he said. Wellington’s new heated pool may see a rise in electricity charges.
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