Dubbo Photo News 02.03.2023

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“Dubbo pat yourself on the back – WHAT A WEEKEND!” That was how NSW Touch officials summed up a huge weekend of touch footy hosted in Dubbo last weekend. Dubbo Photo News photographer Mel Pocknall was on the sidelines to capture the action. See inside for Mel’s photos and the results.

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By KEN SMITH

IT WAS one of those February scorchers. Matt from Bailey Automotive Services Dubbo and a team of amazing volunteers (pictured) got stuck in and washed about 100 cars, with $3500 being raised to go towards the

work being done by Tradies in Sight Inc. Well done to all involved and thank you to the locals and visitors who had a cleaner car, until the dust arrived later in the evening.

Pictured: Matt Bailey and the team of amazing volunteers.

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CARMEN APPLEBY

My Nickname is: Carm.

Where do you work? The Fabulous Dubbo RSL Health Club, teaching Group X and Learn to Swim Lessons. How long have you lived in Dubbo? “Forever!“ I love Dubbo!

In my spare time I like to… Hang out with my family & friends, play netball & walk the dogs.

My favourite Dubbo eatery is… At the moment I’m loving “Devils Hollow Brewery.” Great Atmosphere!

What’s the best invention ever created? Spotify – I can find any song any time.

My lifelong dream is to… live near the beach.

My words of wisdom are… One kind word can change someone’s entire day.

My favourite song is… Sweet Caroline.

My goal for 2023 is to… Definitely travel more.

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Dementia choir rehearses for first public show public show

By LYDIA PEDRANA

Sing Out Choir are busily preparing for their theatre debut in April.

Dubbo’s

The all-inclusive choir that embraces those impacted with dementia, including carers, family and friends, is the only one of its kind west of the Blue Mountains.

Since their first gathering in July last year with just 25 attendees, the Tuesday morning sessions, which run from 10am to 12.30pm at the David Palmer Centre, now see up to 80 people join for a joyful sing-along.

An initiative of Lourdes Hospital dementia counsellor, Anne Gemmell, the choir is led by local voice coach Camilla Ward and accompanied by talented musician Sharon Simons.

Mrs Gemmell said they are already witnessing clients and their carers enjoy a sense of belonging.

“With the Sing Out Choir, we are seeing social relationships improve,” she told Dubbo Photo News

“The choir is bringing together a community of like-minded people with similar characteristics and common interests.”

“One Carer, whose wife suffers dementia, said to me after four weeks of choir, ‘My heart is now full, I can’t wait to get to choir every Tuesday, it’s the happiest day of my week.’

“A former local pharmacist who volunteers regularly at Sing Out said recently, ‘This is better than any medicine I could ever prescribe.’”

While music medicine is by no means a cure for dementia, it can reduce symptoms - even in advanced dementia - such as problems with judgment, planning, reasoning, speech and language.

Unlike drugs, music medicine does not have any side effects, and for this reason many phy-

sicians are promoting and encouraging music intervention as an alternative method of treatment for dementia.

“Studies have shown that when the dementia brain engages in song and music, it ignites a part of the brain not impacted by dementia and evokes responses, such as singing and movement and moments of reconnection with loved ones,” Mrs Gemmell explained.

“We are already witnessing significant positive changes in behaviour of those attending the choir and these changes can last for several hours, and alertness immediately following a session can generally last around 20 minutes.”

Getting ready for a stage performance is a big deal for members of the Sing Out Choir, but organisers are doing their best to prepare them so it’s a positive outing for all.

“Each week we remind participants about the show by holding up a poster, and by giving them

a little bit of information about the concert,” Mrs Gemmell said.

“Every week we try a selection of songs and make a note of those that the choir clearly enjoys singing – generally we say ‘that one is definitely going in the concert'.

“We expect there will definitely be audience participation at the show and a couple of our choir members sometimes enjoy a

little dance - so be prepared for anything.”

Mrs Simons will accompany the performances on the Dubbo Regional Theatre’s grand piano, while Mrs Ward conducts, and the house lights will remain up to reduce the fear of being on stage for the participants.

Dr Simon Pedzisi, Head of Dementia Care at Opal Australia, will give a presentation on the

day, and local artist Laura Holland will paint live during the event with the final product auctioned off at the end.

A light lunch will also be provided by the Macquarie Rotary Club.

The performance will run from 12pm on Sunday, April 30, at the DTRCC with $10 tickets available to purchase at the Box Office, online or at the door.

Sing Out Choir conductor Camilla Ward, dementia counsellor Anne Gemmell and accompanist Sharon Simons are preparing members of the all-inclusive singing group for their first public concert in April.

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‘Morning Town Ride’ is one of the group’s favourite tunes.

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Dubbo businesses supporting research into Epidermolysis Bullosa disease

By JENET STEWART

A GROUP of Dubbo locals decided they’d join the annual Brighter Days Festival, which is a three-day event held in Bright, Victoria. The festival showcases amazing bikes, music from James Reyne, the Screaming Jets, Kate Ceberano and more, plus an array of incredible cars on show.

But there’s more to this festival than meets the eye.

“The festival is about fundraising for diseases such as Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB),” Sam Nunn, one of the participants, explained.

Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is not a commonly known disease. It’s an inherited disease characterised by blistering lesions on the skin and mucous membranes. It sounds nasty and it really is for people who live with the disease as there is no cure, only treatment.

The festival began in 2012 to support children’s charities.

Musicians Matt Powell, John Nixon and Steve Dundon were asked to

play at a backyard awareness gig for the debilitating skin disease Epidermolysis Bullosa, where they met sufferers Eliza and Tilly. The Brighter Days Ride or the Eliza Ride was named after Eliza and Dubbo locals participate in this ride.

Locals who attend the festival annually have raised in the vicinity of $40,000 since 2017. Their fundraising efforts were slowed somewhat during COVID times, but they’re back fundraising again now.

All funds raised by the group go to DEBRA Australia (Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association).

Dubbo businesses have been supporting the fundraising efforts with sponsorship and donations coming from Western Plain Security, Keyman Dubbo, Kath’s Soft Serve Ice Cream, Work Rest Play Here, and Dubbo City Smash and Mechanical.

“We are very thankful for our sponsors and donations who continue to support our fundraising efforts,” Sam said.

STOCK LIQUIDATION

Brett Nunn, Brian Zaia, Nick Smith, Aaron Toll and Craig Bayliss.

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Clean Up Australia Day on the Macquarie River

By JENET STEWART

IT doesn’t seem like 12 months since we last celebrated Clean Up Australia Day and cleaned up our town, river, streets, and roads around the Dubbo region.

Clean Up Australia Day began over thirty years ago and was all

started by Ian Kiernan, AO who we came to know well through advertising campaigns and his persistence with creating quite possibly the largest community based environmental event. In Australia over twenty million Aussies have volunteered their time over the years to help clean up Australia

and our environment.

This year Dubbo’s RiverCare Group Inc. will be participating in the annual event on Sunday, March 5 with a large number of volunteers in attendance. OzFish will also be participating along with school students and community members. Volunteers will be

cleaning up the river corridor between LH Ford and Serisier bridges on both the eastern and western sides of the river.

Following the clean-up, the RiverCare Group will be hosting a barbecue in the park area behind the Visitors Information Centre to thank volunteers and collate rub-

bish collected for pickup by Dubbo Regional Council staff.

If you have some spare time on Sunday, March 5 and would like to volunteer, registrations begin from 8am behind Dubbo Visitors Information Centre. For more information email the RiverCare Group: dubborivercare@gmail.com

Oz Fish and Dubbo Rivercare Group members prepare for Clean Up Australia Day. Left to right, Bron Powell, Sean Graham, Phil Priest, Annette Priest, Gem, Jane Menzies and Daryl Green.

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Staff of Macquarie Credit Union do their part to help our Community

MACQUARIE CREDIT

UNION was established in Dubbo almost 60 years ago and continues to serve the community of Dubbo, NSW and beyond. However, what is little known is that its staff members as a collective have been busy contributing to the wellbeing of our community in different ways.

Last Wednesday, 22 February the staff invited Rob Crowfoot over to the Branch to hand him their annual staff collection.

They took a vote on the annual Home Stay came on top as the most preferred by the staff. Their reasoning was that the Home Stay serves the Central West community where a majority of the Credit Union members live.

The collection happens in a

Jeans $2 Weekly Staff Fundraiser’ inviting staff to contribute to the staff charity fund and

earn the right to wear jeans on Fridays with Polo T-shirts. The staff have also been volunteering once a month for

December last year, the Creditcate of Service in appreciation of 15 years of dedicated ser-

Wheels clients. Every fortnight the Dubbo Community Kitchen also gets a contribution from the Credit Union’s Staff Charity Fund.

Dubbo-born organisations, the Credit Union supports the Dubbo community with spon-

sorships right throughout the year and mirrors the belief of its staff members that we must help the community we serve in every way we can. That is the principle concept with which the Credit Union was formed all those years ago and continues to be the mission of

Standing, Matt Bow, Swairee Rupasinghe, Justin Bice, Kylie Hammod, Matt McFetridge, Gemma Harley, Rod Crowfoot, GM Macquarie Home Stay, Allison Gibson and Taylor Bligh, front, Jennylee Millgate, Carol Carolan, Leigh O’Brien.

17 new chicks born at Zoo I’m a wanderer

THE breeding season for the critically endangered plains-wanderer has been the best ever with a total of 17 new chicks born late last year at Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s purpose-built plains-wanderer breeding facility.

The tiny plains-wanderer, only about 12–15cm tall and weighing from 40 to 95 grams, is the last surviving member of an otherwise-extinct bird family (Pedionomidae, genus Pedionomus) endemic to Australia.

The 17 chicks, consisting of nine males and eight females, were successfully hatched late last year from clutches of two to three eggs by six pairs of adult birds in the conservation breeding program.

The chicks recently had their very first health checks, with Taronga vets checking heart, wings, feet, weight and overall body condition. All chicks are in good health.

“They stand alone on their branch of the evolutionary tree. This species is unique in the way it looks, lives and behaves and is only found in Australia,” plains-wanderer Keeper at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Mark O’Riordan, said.

“If we lose the plains-wanderer, then we lose one family of birds out of the about 250 left on the planet,” he added.

The dedicated male birds

and December 2022 in peak weather conditions where it was not too wet, not too dry, not too cold and not too hot –it was just right.

This resulted in ideal boom conditions for the aptly nicknamed Goldilocks bird.

boasts 30 aviaries, being one of the largest conservation complexes in Australia.

The individuals in this conservation breeding program play an important role in the national recovery program for the plains-wanderer, by bol-

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

, former Victorian premier; beJon Bon Jovi, US rock singer, 61. , Prime Minister, 60. Daniel Craig , Sally Sara , journalist, 52. Hayley Chris Martin, British singer of Matthew Mitcham, diver, 35. Josh , footy player, 33.

, Junee-born politician, 80. , British actress, 65. Tone-Loc , US Julie Bowen, US actress, 53. Ronan Keating Jessica Biel , US actress, 41. Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton, m other of baby Barrie Cassidy, former ABC journalist and personal press secretary for Prime Minister Bob Hawke, , British singer, 72. Ray Price, footy player, , singer, 59. Steve Bastoni, actor, , rugby coach and former player, 56. , swimmer, 44.

V person, author, 77. , TV person, tennis

Eva Mendes, US , TV/radio

Jordy Lucas,

five zoos across NSW, Victoria and South Australia to help save this species from extinction.

The program has released four cohorts since 2021 with another in the early stages of planning.

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa David Gilmour, British musician of Pink Floyd, 77. Steve Vizard, TV personaliShaquille O’Neal, basketballer, 51. Yael Stone, Daniel J. Travanti, US actor, 83. Rex Hunt, fishing guru/AFL player, 74. Virginia Bell , former Justice, 72. , West Indian cricketer, 71. David Koch, Ivan Lendl, Czech tennis great, 63. , TV host, 58. Rachel Weisz , British acSimon Pryce, actor/Wiggle, 51. Jason Bright, , of ‘60s pop group The Monkees, 78. Carole Bayer Sager, US songwriter-singer, 76. Aidan Quinn, Irish-American actor, 64. Angie Hart, from pop group Frente, 51. Freddie Prinze Jr, US actor, 47. James Van Der Beek , Dawson on TV’s Dawson’s Creek, 46. Charli Delaney, former Hi-5 member, 43. Matthew Krok , child actor on Hey Dad!, 41. Jonathan Wright, Gilgandra-born NRL player, 36.

Supply Chain Commissioner needed to integrate food and fibre on road and rail

ALTHOUGH it sounds like something out of American sports administration, NSW Farmers have supported the idea of a Supply Chain Commissioner to improve and better connect road and rail infrastructure in the State.

The proposed position is of the peak agricultural body’s key election priorities.

“It is critical we have fit-forpurpose road, rail and port infrastructure to get food and fibre from farm gate to dinner plate,” NSW Farmers Grains Committee Chair, Justin Everitt, said.

“At the moment, we have a lot of inefficiencies in the supply chain that are resulting in high-

er prices for consumers. Farmers are often left scratching their heads when they see the produce they sold for cents a kilo retailing for dollars a kilo,” he added.

Polling commissioned by NSW Farmers revealed that cost-ofliving was the biggest issue that would sway voters at the upcoming State election, with twothirds of those polled saying the cost of food and groceries was their number one concern.

Mr Everitt said that getting efficient connections from farms to processors, distributors and retailers would help bring food costs down, but the work of the Supply Chain Commissioner needed whole-of-govern-

ment support.

“This commissioner will need to be properly resourced and taken seriously if the role is to have real impact; we know commissioners are only as good as decision makers allow them to be,” Mr Everitt said.

“There have been some promising announcements about improving road and rail infrastructure already, but there are also opportunities to better support agricultural production,” he added.

“Ultimately it’s farmers who grow the food and fibre every one of us needs, and prioritising positive agricultural policies will be key to bringing prices down.”

Anthony Albanese

The tiny plains-wanderer – only about 12 to 15cm tall and weighing from 40 to 95 grams – is the last surviving member of an otherwise-extinct bird family endemic to Australia.

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Tree-changer boom sees near-record 150 at new residents’ event

A BOOM in tree-changers making the move to the bush saw a near-record 150 freshly-minted locals recently attend Dubbo Regional Council’s first “New Residents Night” for the year.

A number of families also attended the event at Old Dubbo Gaol where a total of 23 businesses, community groups and notfor-profits showcased the wide range of products and services available in the city. This included the local “Art Club” which provided card-making activities during the event.

Mayor Mathew Dickerson was delighted to welcome such a high number of new citizens to the region.

“The first New Resident Night of the year was a great success. I was pleased to see so many new faces, hear their stories and reasons for moving to the Dubbo Region.

“Thank-you to our local businesses and community organisations for coming along to connect our new residents with valuable services, provide relevant information and get them involved in our community,” Cr Dickerson added.

Event attendees enjoyed light refreshments catered by Farmers

Bakehouse, experienced character-in-costume performances by Old Dubbo Gaol staff, and played games conducted by the Mayor. Every new resident also received a bag filled with helpful information to make their move as easy and smooth as possible.

New resident Annabel Jamous, who is a teacher at Central West Leadership Academy, provided positive feedback about the event.

“I’m so happy to be officially welcomed to the area! I feel like I’ve really arrived. It’s the first time I’ve heard of an event like this, and it makes all the difference, so a big ‘thanks’ to everyone involved,” she enthused.

“I’ve connected with other newbies, and found out about lots of the local networks and activities on offer. Dubbo is a vibrant and friendly place, and by the end of the event I was even more confident that I’ve made a great choice by coming here,” Annabel added.

A second New Resident event will be held later in the year.

Pictured: Making the move to Dubbo, new resident Annabel Jamous was among the near-record 150 new residents welcomed at a special event at Old Dubbo Gaol recently.

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See our social photos from this event on PAGE 28-29

Being valued sits well with Tarquinn

By YVETTE AUBUSSON-FOLEY

THERE’S a very good chance one of the most accomplished movie stars of the 20th century, swept a generation of fans off their feet, including Tarquinn Goodwin’s grandmother.

It was her suggestion he grow up sharing the same name as legendary actor, Lawrence Olivier’s son.

“My grandmother always wanted a son called Tarquinn. My mother blames the pain killer medication she was on after giving birth, but she agreed to it. She wanted to originally call me Bo, but I’m happy with my name, I think fits me,” the 35-year-old told Dubbo Photo News

Appointed as a training manager in December of last year, Tarquinn has held a variety of positions with Fletchers, starting out as a labourer and most recently working in I.T.

“I have worked in software de-

velopment, in logistics, I’ve been a cotton wheat supervisor, a fellmongery supervisor, a training officer, leading hand and when I started here at 18, on February 22, 2006, my job was labourer.

Tarquinn did a traineeship in his first year and left to try his hand at animation, but eventually returned and has stayed ever since.

“I didn’t finish my animation course but at the end of a busy day I can do something creative to unwind, like working on animation, it’s a great outlet. I’ve invested a lot in animation software which working at Fletchers as allowed me to afford,” he said.

In his training manager role, he’s responsible for the training officers who oversee staff in the production areas.

“At the moment I just make sure our training officers are doing the required training. I also make sure their data is valid and upload it to State Training Services NSW because we’re a Registered Train-

ing Organisation.”

For a short while, Tarquinn also spent time working at the Fletcher Grain & Intermodal Freight Terminal

“I really enjoyed working over at the grain office. It was a small office and there was a very friendly vibe. I was challenged there and was given the room to grow so that was a good experience.

Originally from Melbourne, Tarquinn moved to Dubbo after finishing his school in Sydney. While city and country life have big lifestyle differences, he says Fletcher International Exports is the reason he’s still here.

“It’s not an easy job but I get to be productive, and I can see the results from being productive. Even when I was a labourer, we were producing product with our hands.

“I’ve been very lucky. It’s because of the support that I’ve got, that’s why I’m still here because I feel appreciated and valued.”

Position Vacant

Abattoir Labourers - Full Time FLETCHER INTERNATIONAL EXPORTS

Jobs and Tasks

We are looking for people to fill multiple labouring roles (such as packing meat and trimming fat, processing co-products such as wool and hides) and also more experienced roles such as boning, slicing and hide removal).

Wages and Pay:

Wages are processed weekly

You will have opportunities to gain new skills and progress up pay levels in your department as you learn new tasks

Skill Level

We have opportunities for people with all levels of experience (even if you have none at all!)

Benefits of Working with Us:

We provide all training required on the job - we even provide and wash your uniform!

You can find this on our website at http://www.fletchint.com.au/careers/application-form

or grab one from our Gatehouse at Lot 11 Yarrandale Road, Dubbo NSW 2830

For more information contact 02 6801 3100

Fletcher International Export training manager Tarquinn Goodwin.

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Future bush medicos starting studies at new Dubbo campus

GETTING more medicos to the bush is a continuing issue for so many country towns, but high enrolments in the initial 2023 cohort for Sydney University’s four-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Dubbo hopes to help overcome this. While the students’ pathway to becoming doctors is still years in the making, Dean of the Sydney Medical School, Professor Cheryl Jones, said that enrolments were very promising, particularly in light of current workforce shortages.

“We know from research and from years of training students in Dubbo and Orange that those who train in rural and regional Australia develop a love of rural medicine, ties to the community, and are more likely to practice in rural medicine in the long run.

“We are immensely pleased to welcome our new student cohort with a number of students from throughout the Central West and Western NSW regions, including First Nations students,” Prof Jones added.

Corey Gibson is a first-year student in the Doctor of Medicine degree in Dubbo. Originally from Dubbo, Corey has been working as a paramedic throughout Western NSW, returning to Wellington five years ago to be closer to family.

Studying medicine has always been a dream for Corey and he is excited to have the opportunity to study medicine locally without having to uproot his family to a major city.

“I love living and working here, and the incredible connections I’ve made with the community. To be

# DUBBO JOBS COUNTER

able to study medicine here, where my family is from, is amazing. And being able to undertake the medical degree through one of the oldest medical schools in Australia is just incredible,” Corey said. There are now 48 students, both first- and second-year, completing their entire four-year Doctor of Medicine at the University’s School of Rural Health in Dubbo. An additional 23 students from the University’s Sydney-based MD program are also completing extended rural

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Retail and Admin Assistant All Rounder

A FANTASTIC opportunity now exists for a Retail Assistant/Admin All Rounder. Role responsibilities include but are not limited to:

 Retail sales of pool supplies & equipment

 Performing in shop water tests for customers & giving advice on pool maintenance.

 Receiving & dispatching stock & customer orders

 Customer service via internet & telephone order as well as face to face.

 Retail shop displays & cleanliness.

 Data entry and maintenance

 Answering phones and handling enquiries

 General administration duties

 Other ad hoc duties as required

The ideal candidate will:

 Be self-motivated and able to think on your feet

 Be able to work unsupervised

 Enjoy dealing with customers

 Drive sales

 Have technical and/or mechanical knowledge

 Retail experience ideal but not essential

 Good administration and data-entry/ data maintenance skills with an eye for detail

Knowledge of selling and stock control

A keen sense of initiative

A good level of fitness as moving and lifting stock in the warehouse is required. You must be fit and healthy and able to lift at least 20kg per bag of salt, sand or equipment

This position will suit a pro-active person who thrives in a diverse role. Your strong organisational skills and ability to keep on top of a busy workload will see you rewarded within a positive team committed to best practice and achieving results.

If you believe you have what we are looking for, we want to hear from you!

Please forward your application letter and resume via to poolwerxdubbo@ bigpond.com. The role is available for an IMMEDIATE start so APPLY TODAY!

See the full listing for this job at www.seek.com.au/job/61348368

JOIN THE MISSION

placements in Dubbo this year.

Professor Catherine Hawke, Head of the University’s Rural Clinical School, said, “It’s fantastic to see the growth of the school in Dubbo and an increasing number of students from our region.

“The new cohort is extremely diverse in their skills and experience. We have a number of mature-age students and many that have been working as health professionals. They include nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, para-

medics, pharmacists and radiographers. This will bring a wealth of professional experience to their medical studies,” she said.

Students in the Dubbo MD stream study the same worldclass medical education as their peers in Sydney, with the added benefits of living and studying in a regional location while gaining hands-on experience in rural and remote medical practice.

The new facilities were officially opened only in November last year.

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Getting more medicos to the bush is a continuing issue for many country towns, but high enrolments in the 2023 cohort of Sydney’s University's four-year Doctor of Medicine in Dubbo hopes to help achieve this aim.

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Trixie Smith

How old are you? 3 years old

What’s the latest you’ve ever stayed up? 20 hours.

What’s your favourite animal? A tiger.

How do you get wool off a sheep? With a dryer.

Can cows jump over the moon?

No, they stay on the moon.

Who’s the most famous person you know? Lennox.

Would you prefer to be a mermaid or a pirate? A pirate.

What’s the naughtiest thing you’ve ever done? Step on people.

Who do you love the most? Umm, Mummy.

Bike Day now safer at Morris Park with defib, marshal gear money

ACCESS to a defibrillator and other safety measures can mean the difference between life and death for people at outdoor events, but participants, officials and spectators at Dubbo Dirt Bikes can now have more peaceof-mind after safety upgrades at Morris Park Speedway.

A $2470 grant from the Local Sports Defibrillator Program will allow the club to purchase an automated external defibrillator for the complex.

The Dubbo Dirt Bike Club has also received $2112 from the Local Sport Grant Program for other safety initiatives, including signage and safety gear for its flag marshals.

Dubbo Dirt Bike Club president Mark Cook welcomed the funding.

“It’s that peace of mind and added safety to an already dangerous sport,” Mr Cook said.

“Every corner has a flag marshal and they’re out on the track, so if someone falls they’re the ones that help, but they’re at risk of getting hurt themselves if we don’t have the right gear for them.

“Our club is a not-for-profit so every bit of money helps!”

“Race days at Morris Park can see everyone from four-year-olds right up to people in their 60s racing around the speedway,” Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders said.

“Early defibrillation can be the difference between life and death in the case of a cardiac arrest, and this funding will provide peace of mind with an AED on hand at every race meet,” he added.

“Motocross is an exhilarating sport but does come with its

dangers, and the club relies on volunteer officials to keep everyone safe and racing,” Mr Saunders said.

“This funding will help the flag marshals stay safe out on the track, and hopefully attract more people to volunteer with the club.”

Aspiring racers are also encouraged to attend the Dubbo Dirt Bike Club’s come-and-try day on Sunday, April 16, ahead of the first race meet for the year on Sunday, May 7.

Build Your Creative Brand with a Website with Daniel Budden

Outback Writers' Centre is kicking off our 2023 Pop Up Workshops program with a website design workshop for creatives. Are you a creative writer looking to connect with your audience? A visual artist or other creative looking for an online space to show your work? A blogger? A website is the perfect place to build your brand and establish your presence in your field.

Daniel is a writer and, as a Software Engineer for 8 years, he has gained experience in web development, search engine optimisation (SEO) and responsive design. You can find his website at danielbudden.com. In this practical and interactive workshop, Daniel will guide participants, step by step, through building a modern, easy-to-use website that will get you noticed, using a well-known web platform.

Topics covered will include:

•website setup

•website layout design and media content

•mobile friendliness

•setting up a blog on your website

•optimising the website for Google

•and eCommerce.

All you need to bring is a laptop!

WHEN: Saturday 25th March 2023, 10am-1pm.

WHERE: Meeting Room 3, Western Plains Cultural Centre. Wingewarra St. Dubbo. 25 places only - Tickets from 123TIX.com.au

COST: $40 to non members. (Please choose ADULT ticket.)

FREE for current Outback Writers' Centre members. (Please choose REGISTRATION ticket.)

You may prefer to join Outback Writers' Centre at a cost of $30 for the financial year then return to this page to choose the REGISTRATION ticket. To join the OWC go to: OWC membership 2022-23

Dubbo Dirt Bike Club president Mark Cook and Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders. Access to a new defibrillator can mean the difference between life and death for people suffering heart attacks at outdoor events such as those hosted at Morris Park Speedway. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

Dubbo College state leader in HSC and student success

Dubbo College has received one of the highest uplifts in student HSC success across the State, recording a 12.20per cent increase from 2017-18 in 2022 and continued improvement from 2021 – 2022 in the top three band results.

Department of Education Secretary, Georgina Harrison was delighted to share these results with Dubbo College Principal, Miss Marisha Blanco recently.

“This is a moment of reflection and celebration, and an achievement you and the school can be immensely proud of,” Ms. Harrison said.

“Our strategic plan speaks of our ambition as a system, that every young person is known, valued and cared for; is engaged in learning; and is experiencing success at school” Ms. Harrison said.

The Dubbo College community have worked tirelessly to maintain a high level of student success, with innovative teaching and learning practices and revolutionary pastoral care programs from year 7 to 12.

Senior Campus Principal Miss Marisha Blanco said she, and her team have a strategic and relentless pursuit of continued improvement in teaching and learning, wellbeing, and community engagement.

“Our strategy includes high impact professional learning, prioritised and led by our own teachers who are experienced and outstanding classroom practitioners” Miss Blanco said.

It gave Miss Blanco great pleasure to share this news with her staff as it gives

state-wide acknowledgement to their hard work in the classroom.

Miss Blanco also highlighted the school’s understanding of the importance of wellbeing on student achievement.

“In this space we have whole school programs to support student attendance and engagement, through a range of initiatives including our mentoring program and Maranirra Aboriginal Learning and Engagement Centre” she said.

The extended school community shares high aspirations for all Dubbo College students.

“We have also worked tirelessly to engage parents and local industry. We take a collective responsibility for our students and their educational outcomes” Miss Blanco said.

Walk around our estate, and you’ll meet people who value the things you do; community, comfort and connection.

We’re ready to welcome you to a lifestyle designed by you.

“This achievement did not happen overnight and has been the result of the commitment of staff, parents and caregivers including our P&C and the support of Dubbo community including the Dubbo Local AECG and Dubbo Regional Council” she said.

The future is bright for Dubbo College students.

“Our students are achieving and exceeding their potential. This improves their life outcomes as they are empowered and have agency over their postschool transition” Miss Blanco said.

“Dubbo College students benefit from a wholistic approach to schooling, fostered by the inclusivity, diversity, and high expectations synonymous of Public Education” she said.

Amy Smith, Ms Manti Morse, Joel Barker and Amelia O’Mally. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

‘Roos bouncing into new season

Dubbo Kangaroos Rugby Club held its season launch recently at the Macquarie Club, and if the vibe was anything to go by, the ‘Roos are in for a cracking year of footy. More than 80 keen starters fronted up for the first training of the season prior to the launch, and the club is welcoming a whole line-up of new faces along with returning players and enthusiastic supporters. Let’s hope the coming season’s outlook is as bright as the late afternoon sun that shone on the launch

Photos by STEVE COWLEY

Darby Richardson, Jessica, Jean Littlewood and Luke McKinnon

Kate Cleaver, Meg Carmichael and Bridget Dosetto

Tom Hickman, Jake Styles, Nick Harvey and Sam Gemmell

Dedicated club man, Simon Lawler, was on barbecue duty for the launch of the ‘Roos season

Dario Shacks, Ollie Kearney, Maddie Herbert, Tim Beach and Jake Styles

Andy Leathem, Will Michell and Tom Koerstz

IN FOCUS

THUMBS UP!

Remember: In keeping with our aim to be “all good news” we are now only publishing “Thumbs Up” in Dubbo Photo News. We want to highlight all the positive things happening in the Dubbo region! Share your Thumbs Up via email to photos@dubbophotonews. com.au

Thumbs up to Brad from Service NSW for his helpful attitude, friendly customer service and just being nice. Thank you!

Thumbs up to Took King for their excellent service. They’re so helpful to women there. Really excellent.

Thumbs up to Dubbo Dental on Bultje Street – to the dental professionals and their team. Thank you for your care, compassion, consideration and friendliness from a very happy, satisfied patient.

Thumbs up and thank-you to all the motorists who came to a stop at the LH Ford Bridge on Macquarie Street last Thursday. I was very close to being involved in an accident on my mobility scooter and I am very thankful to those who saw what was happening and stopped.

Thumbs up to the people that stopped and assisted after my husband and two grandaughters had a car accident on Cobborah Road. Thanks to Rob and Deb, I think, and to Kurt who heard the accident, and to the people in the car behind who called the emergency services and assisted when needed. Sorry I didn’t get your names. And of course thanks to the police and ambulance who assisted. It was very much appreciated.

Thumbs up to Ronnie at J.R. Richards Waste Disposal for being so polite and helpful. What a breath of fresh air – service with a smile/

Thumbs up to Connor at Service NSW for providing excellent service

Thumbs up to Michelle at Macquarie Club Chinese – what an asset you are to the restaurant for your great service.

Thumbs up to Gary and Terry at West Dubbo Car Wash – your help and great service was much appreciated.

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 Send your Thumbs Up via email to photos@dubbophotonews.com.au, mail to Level 1, 178 Macquarie Street Dubbo NSW 2830, or phone 6885 4433.

Photo specs: A technical note for photo contributors

Horizons Village Social Club hosts AGM

Contributed by ALAN NELSON

THE Annual General Meeting of the Horizons Village Social Club was held recently, after which the monthly Sausage Sizzle was held.

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Elections saw a significant change in personnel on the Social Club Committee. The Executive elected were Tony Watterson (President), Gail Cale (Vice President) and Jeanette Border (Secretary/Treasurer).

At the Sausage Sizzle the usual prize draws were undertaken. Colin Ferguson, who was recently re-elected as President of the Horizons Village Men’s Shed, won the $50 gift card. Both Colin and Valda Brightman were drawn to try and pick the Joker from the pack of cards but neither was successful so the jackpot prize has grown a further $20 to $260 next week.

We would like to acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land we operate on, the Wiradjuri people.

of the More than per

has one of the best newspaper recycling rates in the world. More than 75 per cent of our newsprint is recovered and reused. Here’s

can help: when you’ve finished reading this week’s Dubbo

Pip Brown (outgoing Social Club Secretary), Beth Stanley and Angela O’Brien (outgoing Social Club President)

Valda Brightman was unsuccessful in finding the Joker amongst the pack of cards.

Colin Ferguson won the $50 gift voucher.

A BOOKSTORE FOR 40 YEARS

In terms of being involved in the retail form of selling books –a bookstore – my experience is just a brief tenure compared with the duration of the physical book being available for the last 500 years. It is just like food – it is food for the mind and for the soul. My experience has been productive, particularly for my social life. So many people have become part of that association as they visit the bookstore, say “good morning” and discuss the reason for visiting.

In 1982 I left the farm machinery business which manufactured agricultural products. Over 12 years I was opening factories in Dubbo, Dalby and Swan Hill and the dealers representing the brand grew. It was an opportunity for me to learn about

year canvassing for more dealerships and that progressed to the purchase of a factory located just east of Lethbridge,

equipment, crop spraying equipment and livestock feeding machinery. The transition to being a bookseller occurred during the early drought stricken 1980’s, which added the

Our accountant referred me to the owners of what was then Centre and with my passion for reading, it was a simple choice to proceed with the purchase. Later, during the 1980’s we opened a bookshop in Orana Mall where our son Len operated, and later, another in a Talbragar Street location. In 1989, Lend Lease issued a marketing strategy conducting a tour

in general on my machinery visits, I joined the group (at my vising many bookstores, the issues I learned were, get out of a shopping mall and don’t be a franchise.

Within the next year our lease on the shop in Dubbo City venture - our son Len operated it until we eventually merged it into our current site at 178 Macquarie Street.

in September last year – one being Mrs Shirley Hunt, who

“tech savvy” teenagers who work at weekends.

The retail book industry has undergone a revolution in the last

K Mart have applied their strategies on publishers to extract the lowest cost, to the point that regular bookstores that

three warehouses and seven delivery sites, putting 1,300 jobs at risk. They are reacting to a decline in their trading. In late January, “The Sydney Morning Herald” featured an article

industry is the decline in the use of textbooks, particularly at tertiary level as texts are provided on-line as e-books at a much lower cost.

handle variations in trade. We have seen competitors come and go, but a key reason for us sustaining services is the support by book readers from around the region – with regular shoppers

Orange and Mudgee. Then there are the visitors travelling east and west, north and south who have searched for our location, having heard about the bookstore on their travels. Our aim is to make a literary contribution to the community. This comes from promoting the power of books and the motivation and help us rediscover the value of life, prepare us for tasks that face us, and entertain us so we can all relax.

involvement in creating popular writings – their talents

these comments are included in the following commentary.

My remarkable contacts with book buyers have established over time- it has become my social life seven days a week and the folk who continue to visit and support us have been an inspiration to continue the wonderful life of bookselling.

The Book Connection

MARJORIE GREEN

The Book Connection is an asset for the City of Dubbo. The personal contact I

for a pleasurable read. Congratulations on the 40th year of operation.

PSYCHOPATH IN TOWN

By Marjorie Green.

Skeletal remains are found under the town’s sports ground goalpost. The daughter of a former police sergeant meets Sergeant Watson who tells the young lady of a psychopath in town. “Stay home at night” she is warned. But when running through a dimly lit laneway a man wearing a cap is running after her with a knife. She screams and then falls into oblivion.

KATE GADSBY

Book Connection gives a personal touch, a caring approach to their local writers

KIM KELLY

Whether you’re not sure what to read next, or you are a reading nut and want

THE TRUTH & ADDY LOEST

A working class girl raised between Port Kembla Steelworks and the surf on the University of Sydney. She is also the child of German immigrants and the broken hearted widower dad won’t tell her anything about her family’s past.

JOHN DONOHOE

anniversary of trading. As an author of Bushranging History, it is a pleasure to have a local Dubbo bookshop willing to give a sole trading publisher a go.

CONVICTS CAPITALISTS & CORRUPTION by Kate Gadsby. A very popular reference to the Colonisation of the Bathurst and Wellington area. It begins with the crossing of the Blue Mountains and settlement. One of out best selling regional history books.

SANDY THORNE

online delivery, it is nice to know where you can go and get good, old-fashioned service. Well done, Book Connection.

CAPTAIN THUNDERBOLT’S FOLLY

By

John Donohoe.

These are the author’s popular titles - BEN HALL’S TREASURE and BEN HALL’S LAST DAYS, plus his latest reveals the life of Ward and details the day the “Gentleman Bushranger Got Himself Killed.” Driving though Uralla you will see a statue of Thunderbolt plus a short narrative of his escapades (shown on page 68.) A recited brief reads - “My name is Frederick Ward, I am a native of this Isle; I have surveyed Australia, For many a thousand mile. I ride a chestnut colt, And the Bobbies are after me, And call me Thunderbolt.” Includes photographs.

A bookstore is a wonderful asset to any rural or regional town – a place where you can not only for a gift. The Book Connection continues it’s great success as a retail institution, its popularity loves reading books, I hope The Book Connection will continue to prosper and support writers.

MY MATE GIDGEE

By Sandy Thorne. One Outback story of hard work along with a long laugh about the shearing sheds and stockyards on Western NSW stations. It covers the Darling River paddle the wool produced to South Australia and then, the transition to railway transport which ran west through Dubbo – and that changed the river trade.

The Book Connection

178 Macquarie Street, Dubbo • OPEN 7 DAYS

We have asked many local authors to comment on their role and experience working with us at The Book Connection to make books a valuable part of life.

CELEBRATING 40 YEARS AS BOOKSELLERS

JOANNE AUSTEN BROWN

The value of the Book Connection to Dubbo is immeasurable. They provide a source of inspiration to all those who want to read and also provide others with the opportunity to get local works. Books became an item that was not needed in some peoples’ lives. With electronic media so many readily available books looked like they might go the way of the dinosaurs. Many other bookshops closed their doors but the Book Connection did not. People have discovered that it is nice to hold a real book in their hand and they provide a great service to get a book in for you if they do not have it. Service with a smile. For me, The Book Connection have been great support – when you self publish you need all hands to promote your work. They have had me in store to sign copies and advertise my books. The experiences as an author can be a challenge but they get people motivated to read my stories.

ALWAYS DELIA

By Joanne Austen Brown. This latest in the popular series from the author is “Always Delia.” Delia has been in search for a man she believes is her real father. However she has been unable

protect her from a man he knows she will not want to meet.

DANNY HILE

The value of a local bookstore is having the convenience of a wide selection

Book Connection has given a real voice to local authors who would otherwise

MARGARET STEVENSON

way to educate, inform and entertain people of all ages who wish to broaden

helpful and respectful environment. My experience as an author has always and do what they can to promote their books. This feeling of cooperation and generosity of spirit is something that cannot be replicated in the more sanitised, impersonal world of other bookselling platforms, especially the detached world of online.

COVID-19 Pandemic of Fear

ANDREW DUNKLEY

but the cooperative approach with a local bookstore can work for mutual

HITLER PARADOX

of potential alterations to the past until one

great deal of support for local authors, including promotion through the local media.

TIME TO START

elements that make your ambition happen.

BILL STANFORD

most people’s busy lives they now have a revised awareness of the value of books that will be sustained. Print on Demand has been a wonderful technology development for myself as it has allowed my love of research to augment

SKIRMISH HILL

LEONIE MONTGOMERY

her long life dream of recording some of the history of the railway west of

Book Connection provided the perfect outlet to reach our target audience. Following the popularity of our book and many people came forward with their own stories, we embarked on book two. Being able to access a local bookstore to advertise and sell our book was paramount in the success of our book writing venture and we are grateful to the Book Connection for their – the Book Connection provides the essential personal link to information and

THE RETURN JOURNEY – Life Along the Railways West of Nevertire 2

newspaper articles from the time when the There is a chapter on the Brewarrina Line.

The Book Connection

BOOKSELLERS FOR 40 YEARS

ALISSA CALLEN

especially in a rural or regional town provide direct access to books but it creates a community of readers. Dubbo would be lost without The Book Connection

book was published it was the golden age of eBooks. The pendulum has swung

MAGGIE MAY GORDON

and pass on to your family. This computer age is a challenge to bookstores customers, knows their books, and promotes regonal writers who bring their books into the public arena. My Book Connection experience has been super.

SNOWY MOUNTAINS PROMISE

kelpie chaperone. A winter ball. The bush

the outback skies. After her hobby of she is really in the mountains.

JOHN MASON

brought him to Dubbo where he gained a high regard at Dalgetys. This included machinery company. To make a change of life he began in the book sale business.

with general reading, providing the areas’ schools and universities with a source for education, and also to encourage local authors.

PEOPLE , PLACES, PREDICAMENTS by John Mason. The author steps contribution to the Dubbo community as

TERRENCE ALICK

to our business. The research of the geographic location and topography that has been applied to the publishing of our atlas and maps has been thorough. The bookshops that have sold our products have been able to give their clients the opportunity to view them before purchase.

ATLAS OF NSW PASTORAL STATIONS

in the public domain.

POLLY PROFITEROLE’S LITTLE TOWN books for them.

JAMELLE WELLS

THE COURT REPORTER

journalist’s memoir that looks at so many cases.

PAT CLARKE

“The Magic Forest.”

that encourage the reading by young people.

MATHEW DICKERSON

SMALL BUSINESS RULES by Mathew Dickerson. This

The Book Connection

178 Macquarie Street, Dubbo • OPEN 7 DAYS

Wordfind

Drop Down

No. 073

Insert the missing letters to make 10 words – five reading across the grid and five reading down.

Crossmath

Insert each number from 1 to 9 in the shaded squares to solve all the horizontal and vertical equations. Multiplication and division are performed before addition and subtraction.

Starting with the seven-letter word, drop a letter and form a six-letter word. Continue in this manner until you reach the single letter at the bottom. You can rearrange the letters in each step, if necessary.

experience new things. Be careful not to use up all your savings.

VIRGO: Get enough rest to start the week off on the right foot. You’ll need your full night ’s sleep to be efficient and up to the things that’ll be demanded of you.

LIBRA: If you’re artistic, you’ll draw inspiration from different cultures and socie ties to create a masterpiece. Fatigue will get the better of you, prompting you to plan a holiday to get away from it all and recharge your batteries.

SCORPIO: At work, you’ll attract new and loyal clients. You’ll have abundant work, which will make you feel secure. You’ll contemplate taking on new and exciting projects.

SAGITTARIUS: A short trip may get arranged spontaneously. You’ll consider work ing in another field to have new and enriching experiences. You could benefit from signing up for a training course.

CAPRICORN: As you feel a need for change, let yourself be guided by the inner voic e that invites you to live more pas sionately. You’ll expand your horizons by making new discoveries.

AQUARIUS: Life will offer you a challenge that aligns with your ambitions. You’ll surprise yourself as you display enthusiasm and joie de vivre. Your audaciousness will lead you to meet your destiny.

PISCES: At work, you’ll have to negotiate with certain people to reach an agreement after a conflict. You’ll likely take action, perhaps with a union or in your community The

Are

Book

1 Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are characters in which Shakespeare play?

2 Which language has the most native speakers: French, English, Spanish or Hindi?

3 How many Australian prime ministers have served since Federation?

4 What is the second-largest rainforest on Earth?

5 Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis (pictured) both star in which 2020 rom-com?

6 In what year did Thailand change its name from Siam?

7 Bad Behavior is a podcast hosted by Nikila Cranage and which other person?

8 Which Roman knight and Cherusci chieftain led an alliance of Germanic peoples in the Battle of Teutoburg Forest?

9 And in what year did the battle take place?

10 The Office for the Arts is part of which federal government department?

Quick Crossword

ACROSS

1 Thin (6)

4 Egyptian god of the afterlife (6)

10 Playground (5)

11 Great rock or snow fall (9)

12 Least sufficient (9)

13 Force out (5)

14 First-aid item (6)

15 Lots (4)

19 Pig meat (4)

20 Long-distance racehorse (6)

24 Practice (5)

25 Unashamed (9)

27 Variety of nut (9)

28 Level of a building (5)

29 Bears (6)

30 Actor, — Brie (6)

Edgeword

No. 073

Place each of the tiles of letters into the blank jigsaw below to create four six-letter words going across and down.

DOWN

1 Pelt of ocean mammal (8)

2 An Australian state capital (8)

3 Hardy (7)

5 Having a pleasing shape (7)

6 Formula (6)

7 Takes by theft (6)

8 Sham (4)

9 Relating to the planet Mars (7)

16 Dry spell (7)

17 Tropical storms (8)

18 American football (8)

19 Composed of incongruous parts (7)

21 Weepy (7)

22 Provide (6)

23 Annoyance (6)

26 At the summit (4)

9-Letter

No. 073

Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.

Solutions

CUPPA COMICS

by Tony Lopes

by Dave T. Phipps

Welcome to Dubbo

By KEN SMITH

Old Dubbo Gaol was the welcome venue for the first New Resident evening for the year.

Dubbo Photo News had the chance to welcome many of the new residents who had moved to Dubbo for positions in education, medicine and various government positions.

Well done to all involved, especially the local businesses, community groups and not-for-profit organisations who attended to showcase their products and services.

Thank you and welcome to all of our newest residents.

Council will hold a second New Resident event later in the year.

COUNCIL SNAPSHOT

REGISTER AS AN EMPLOYEE

The demand for skilled workers is greater than ever.

If you have a qualification or skill to offer it’s time to register as a job seeker with Dubbo Region Skills. Register now at www.dubboskills.com.au

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE: 6801 4000

DUBBO.NSW.GOV.AU

SWIMMING SEASON ENDING HAVE YOUR SAY VISITORS TOUCH DOWN IN DUBBO REGION

Dubbo Regional Council’s swimming seasons are coming to a close.

Take advantage of Geurie Pool until 12 March, Wellington Aquatic Leisure Centre until 26 March and Dubbo Aquatic Leisure Centre until 23 April 2023.

Find out more at www.dubbo.nsw.gov.au/pools

A number of items are currently advertised looking for community feedback.

Have your say on notices of intention, plans, draft documents and more on Council’s dedicated Public Exhibition webpage.

Share your thoughts at www.dubbo.nsw.gov.au/public-exhibition

The Dubbo Region warmly welcome 13,475 visitors of the NSW Touch Junior State Cup this past weekend.

The competition was held 24 to 26 February, returning an estimated $ 4 million to the Local Government Area.

View the media release at www.dubbo.nsw.gov.au/nswtouchrelease

Tiffany Rowland and Linda ChristofKathy Sims and Christine Borchardt

Inspector Russell McArthur, Errin Williamson and Jason DearmerBilly, Jim Worboys and TillyClaire

Falk, James Hughes and Matt Barnhill

Wolfgang Zadravec and Jack RandellDubbo Girl Guides, Annabelle, Charlotte, Elizabeth, Lucy and Wendy White

Mayor Mathew Dickerson, Deputy Mayor Richard Ivy, Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders, Councillors Shibli Chowdhury, Vicki Etheridge and Jessica Gough

Amy Yip, Andrew Williams and Jane TaitHolly, Simone and Jake Stewart–NobleKuki Sangha and Patrick Caldwell

Sheree Brown, Karen Brown, Charley Furneax, Bill Sims, Ros Williams and Jude MorrellJulie Webster and Kathryn McAlister

Luke Doyle, Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders and Helen Stewart–Koster

Leigh O’Shea and Lorin Maskey

Wendy Maree Baker

Passed away 15th February 2023

Aged 84 years

Late of Dubbo

Dearly loved wife of Noel (dec). Loving mother & mother-in-law of Brian

Cherished grandmother, great grandmother and aunt to her family. A requiem mass celebrating Wendy’s life will be held in St Laurence’s Catholic Church, Tamworth Street, Dubbo commencing at 10.00am Friday 3rd March followed by interment in the Western Districts Memorial Park, Boothenba Road, Dubbo

Funeral arrangements are in the care of The Abbey Funeral Home Dubbo 02 6881 8988

WANTED

WANTED: VERY OLD NEWSPAPERS

If you have copies of very old newspapers, and no longer want them, I’d love to get my hands on them. I’m interested in any newspapers from anywhere, only those printed in English, and especially anything pre-1980s. If you can help me, call me 0412 501 706 or email bob@southernphone.com.au

PUP WANTED

RED CATTLE PUP OR YOUNG DOG  FEMALE

CALL 6847 2679

GARAGE SALES

SAT 4TH MARCH

9AM – 1PM

7 Wheelers Lane Dubbo

Nissan 4WD Tyres & Rims, Furniture and More

SUNDAY MARCH 5TH

9AM – 12PM

406 Macquarie St, Dubbo

Garden furniture, Electrical, Garage shelving, Tools, Huge array of assorted household items.

SATURDAY MARCH 4TH 8AM START 38 Dalton Street Dubbo

Camping gear, Books, Pool table, Electrical equipment, and lots more

SAVE 50% WHEN YOU BOOK A 12 WEEK CAMPAIGN

PUBLIC NOTICES

Beginner Bridge Lessons

Wednesday evenings 6pm to 8pm beginning8March, for 8 weeks, then continuing with supervised playsessions $5 per session; $20 instruction book

Call Jane: 0409 264 864 Dubbo Bridge Club, Bultje Street

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE DUBBO RSL MEMORIAL CLUB

IS TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY 28 APRIL 2023

IN THE CLUB THEATRETTE COMMENCING AT 6PM

Nominations OPEN on Monday 13 March 2023 for election of eligible persons for positions on the Board of Directors and will CLOSE at 5pm on Friday 24 March 2023 with the Returning Officer.

Nominations Forms are available Monday to Friday between 9am – 5pm from the Club’s Registered Office Level

Taking photos of people, parties and park runs?

That sounds like a great job!

Dubbo Photo News is looking for a casual photographer to cover social events and other weekend activities. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in a career in the media or as a photographer. You’ll need to be okay with working flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. You’ll also need a driver licence and your own vehicle. BYO camera or use one of ours.

If you’re interested, send us an email to jobs@dubbophotonews.com.au, telling us about you and why you think you’d be good at this job – and include some sample photos you’ve taken to show us your style.

THE DIARY

COMING SOON

Ladies Luncheon: Saturday, March 4, 12

Noon, Dun Lah Nursery, Old Dubbo Road, contact Bev 6884 5401

THURSDAY

Above Board Gamers: SECOND and FOURTH

Thursday of the month, 6pm, upstairs at the Devil’s Hollow Brewery, February dates, 9th and 23rd, contact Alan 0432 278 235.

Akela Playgroup: Scout Hall, 4 Akela St., 9.30am, Sharna 0438 693 789.

Badminton: Delroy High School Auditorium, East Street, West Dubbo, 7.30pm-9.30pm, $5 to play ($3 for school students) $22 yearly insurance ($15 for school students). All are welcome. Chris 6887 3413.

Bingo - South Dubbo Veteran’s & Community Men’s Shed: 11am-12.30pm, West Dubbo Bowling Club. New players welcome.

Contact Barry 0439 344 349. Coffee, Craft and Chat: 9.30am-12pm, Gospel Hall, Cnr of Boundary Road and Taylor Street.

Contact Anne 0428 425 958.

Croquet: 8.15am, Muller Park Tennis and Croquet courts, Brisbane St, North Dubbo, new players of all ages are welcome. Tricia 0428 876 204 or Margaret 0427 018 946.

CWA Dubbo: FIRST Thursday of the month, 9.30am to 11am, Oaktree Retirement Village Peel Street, Dubbo. New members welcome Marion 6884 2957.

CWA Wongarbon Handicraft: SECOND Thursday of the month, enquires to Liz 0401 174 883.

CWA Wongarbon: FIRST Thursday of the month, 10am, Wongarbon CWA rooms. Marjorie 6884 5558.

Digital @ Dubbo: 10am to 1pm, Macquarie Regional Library, 45-minute session for your internet or technology questions, FREE, bookings

essential, contact 6801 4510

Dubbo Anglican Church DNA Youth Group: 7pm-9pm, Anglican Church Hall, 158 Brisbane St., during school terms.

Dubbo Anglican Church Trinity Kids

Playgroup: 10am-12pm, Anglican Church Hall, 158 Brisbane St., during School terms. Contact 6884 4990.

Dubbo Community Men’s Shed Inc: Mondays 9am to 1pm and Thu/Sat 1pm to 5pm.

Small joining fee after three visits. All men are welcome, Kevin 0427 253 445.

Dubbo RSL Day Club: 10am and 2pm, Orana

Gardens

Family History Society (Dubbo & District): 1pm to 4pm, volunteers on site during these hours, Western Plains Cultural Centre Community Arts Centre, Cnr Wingewarra & Gipps Street

Heart Support Walking Group: 12.30pm, (also Tuesdays), Ollie Robbins Oval, Cnr of Bligh Street. Supports gentle exercise promoting healthy hearts, contact Ray 0437 541 942

Line Dancing: 9.30am to 12 noon, at David Palmer Centre, Cobbora Road. Kathy 6888 5287 or Lynn 6888 5263.

Macquarie Masons Dubbo: SECOND Thursday of the month. All visitors are welcome, John O’Brien 0405 051 896.

Outback Dragons Dubbo: EVERY Thursday, 5.45pm (in summer), Sandy Beach amenities block. Come and try dragon boating, your first five paddles are Free. Newcomers are always welcome, email info@outbackdragons.com.au or call Robyn 0427462504.

Wellington Arts and Crafts: 10am-3pm,

Small Hall in the Anglican Church grounds, Wellington, variety of crafts, activities and workshops offered. Contact Lynne 6845 4454.

FRIDAY

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings: 7pm (1.5hrs) - ID meeting, Dubbo Community Health, Palmer Street, Dubbo. Contact Dee 0417 422 750, 1300 222 222 or www.aa.org.au, for meeting information.

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group: THIRD Friday of the month, 2pm, Anne or Jeanie 6881 3704.

Central West Makers Place: 12pm-6pm, South Dubbo Veterans and Community Men’s Shed, corner of Palmer and High Streets, Dubbo. 3D printing, basic electronics, robotics, silk screening and pottery. Adam 0431 038 866.

Communion Service (Dubbo Anglican Church): 10am, Brotherhood House chapel, 158 Brisbane St. Community Kitchen: FIRST Friday of the month, 6.30pm, Holy Trinity Hall, Brisbane St, free meal.

CPSA (Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association): SECOND Friday each month, 10am, Dubbo RSL Club. Discuss issues, guest speaker. Monthly meeting will be held on Friday March 10. Further Information Barb 0427251121

Dubbo Nepalese Christian Fellowship: 6.30-8pm. Contact Cyrel on 0416 826 701 or Kabita 0452 406 234.

Dubbo Parkinson’s Support Group: FIRST Friday of each month, 10.30am, Horizons village, Minore Road, Dubbo. People with Parkinson’s and their carers are welcome. Lorna 0416 240 626.

Dubbo VIEW Club: Cards & Games afternoon will be held on Friday, 17th March at Dubbo RSL, commencing at 1.00PM. Enquiries please phone Shirley on 0427-822-874

Lunchtime Prayer Group - Dubbo Anglican Church: 1-2pm in Brotherhood House, 158 Brisbane Street. All Welcome. Bring your lunch.

Narromine Food Barn: 9am-11am, Low-cost groceries and FREE fruit, vegetables and bread with any purchase to people in need. Contact Ken Rumble on 0414 477 365.

Rhymetime: 10.30am - 11am, during school term only, suits 0-2 years and families, stories, song and movement. Macquarie Regional Library.

Spinning and Weaving: 10am, at Dubbo Arts and Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street. Lorraine 6887 8371.

Tai Chi at U3A: 10am, at the Community Arts Centre, Western Plains Cultural Centre, 76 Wingewarra Street. Richard 6888 5656. The churches of Dubbo: Will come together as one ecumenical community on Friday March 3rd to celebrate the World Day of Prayer.

At St Bridgid’s Church Dubbo commencing 10 am. All are most welcome.

Join us for morning tea after the celebration.

The News Café: 10am - 12.30pm, for lively conversation about current news and affairs. Free, no bookings required. Dubbo Library.

Urban Tribe: 2pm, with dancing, music, singing, caring and sharing. Everyone is welcome and let’s do it. 0459 762 702.

Western Plains Trefoil Guild: SECOND Friday of each month, 10.30am, Dubbo West Guide Hall. Everyone is welcome. Please confirm the meeting will be on. Dorothy 6884 6646.

SATURDAY

Beekeepers Inc - Orana: SECOND Saturday

of the month, 9.15am, Narromine Tennis Club rooms, unless other arrangements are made. Contact orana.secretary@beekeepers.asn.au

Bridge Club - Dubbo: 1pm until approximately 4.30pm, Bultje Street. $7 members, $9 non-members. Libby 0428 254 324.

Croquet: 8.15am, Muller Park Tennis and Croquet courts, Brisbane St, North Dubbo. New players of all ages are welcome. Tricia 0428 876 204 or Margaret 0427 018 946.

Cumnock Market: The next Cumnock Market will be on Saturday 18th February from 9 am to 12 noon.

CWA Gilgandra Market: FIRST Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm, Cakes, fruit, pickles, plants and more! New stall holders are welcome. $5 per stall, proceeds to CWA. Hilda 6847 1270.

Dubbo Anglican Church Vigil Communion Service: 6pm, 158 Brisbane Street. Contact 6884 4990.

Dubbo Bridge Club: 1pm, Bultje Street (Tennis Courts), Dubbo. $7 members, $9 non-members. Libby 0428 254 324

Dubbo Community Men’s Shed Inc: Mondays, 9am to 1pm and Thu/Sat 1pm to 5pm. Small joining fee after three visits. “All men are welcome.” Kevin 0427 253 445. Dubbo Slot Car Racing Club: 4pm, FIRST and THIRD Saturday of the month, Seniors (15+), old Scouts Building, 189-191 Talbragar Street, across from Aldi. Terry 0408 260 965. Embroiderers - Dubbo: 10am-3pm, (also see Tuesday listing), All are welcome, Macquarie Regional Library, Contact, Ruth 0422 777 323 Family History Society (Dubbo & District): 10am to 1pm, volunteers on site during these hours, Western Plains Cultural Centre Community Arts Centre, Cnr Wingewarra & Gipps Street Outback Writers Centre Hub Meeting: FIRST Saturday of the month, (Feb-Dec), 10am1pm, Western Plains Cultural Centre, Community Arts Centre, Music Room, 76 Wingewarra Street, Dubbo.

Outback Writers Centre Write-in: THIRD Saturday of the month, (Feb-Nov), 11.30am1.30pm, Macquarie Regional Library, Cnr Macquarie & Talbragar Streets, Dubbo Patchwork and Quilters Group: 9am, SECOND and LAST Saturday of the month, at the Dubbo Pipe Band Hall, Corner of Darling and Wingewarra Streets, Dubbo. New members are always welcome, and we happily support anyone wanting to learn. Further enquiries to Charlene on 0408 825 180.

Parkrun - Dubbo: 8am every week, FREE timed (with barcode), 5km run, jog or walk, starts at Sandy Beach, dogs, prams are welcome. Email dubbohelpers@parkrun.com to help!

RSL Tennis Club:12:30p.m. Paramount Tennis Club courts for enjoyable social tennis. All welcome 0437824743

Saturday Art: 10am, at Dubbo Arts and Crafts Society Cottage, 137 Cobra St. Pam 6885 1918. Seventh-day Adventist Church: 9.30am, small group bible study (Sabbath School) and children’s/youth Sabbath School, and 11am, Divine Service. Cnr Cobra and Sterling Streets. dubbo.adventist.org.au

Talbragar CWA: first meeting for 2023 will be Saturday March 4 commencing at 2.00pm in the CWA Hall, 45L Boothenba Road, Dubbo. Planning for 2023 will take place at this meeting. Guest Speaker for this meeting will be Felicity Lochhead about recycling, please bring along items which you are not sure if able to be recycled. For more information about the meeting please contact Ronda on 68885231 or Linda on

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Smokescreen Film Season: FIRST Saturday of each month, 4pm, February to November. Tickets $10, Season pass, $70.

SUNDAY

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings (Steps and Traditions): 7pm (1.5hrs), ‘Steps and Traditions’ meeting, Dubbo Community Health, Palmer Street, Dubbo. Ph: Jack 0418 605 041, Sally 0427 829 807, 1300 222 222 or www.aa.org. au for meeting information.

Australian Kite Flyers Society: SECOND Sunday of the month, 10am, Jubilee Oval. All welcome to come along and see how to build and fly modern (and old) kites. David 0476 223 342.

Bicycle User Group Social Ride: 9am, at Wahroonga Park. Mick 0437 136 169 or Sam 0429826076, dubbobug.org.au

Dubbo Acoustic Musicjam (DAMjam): SECOND Sunday of the month, 2pm to 5pm, Milestone Hotel, upstairs. All are welcome. Join us for this acoustic session with other musicians or just listen. Peter 0457 787 143.

Dubbo Anglican Church Traditional Communion Service: 8am, 158 Brisbane Street. 6884 4990.

Dubbo Anglican Church: 10am, Trinity Kids Sunday School and family Communion service. Dubbo Baptist Church: 6pm, at 251 Cobra Street (next to Spotlight), during school terms. Come along and discover if church is still relevant in today’s world. Everyone is welcome. 6884 2320.

Dubbo Baptist Church: 9.30am, 251 Cobra Street (next to Spotlight). Everyone is welcome. 6884 2320.

Dubbo Pistol Club: 12.30pm, 143L Old Dubbo Road, 6882 0007.

Mindful Crafting for Adults: 12.3pm-2pm, crafting group learning new or improving existing crafting skills. Experienced and beginners. For the next session date, contact Dubbo Library on 6801 4510.

Orana K9 Training Club INC: 9am daylight savings time, 10am, Eastern Standard, Katrina Gibbs Field Macleay St, Dubbo. New class intake is FIRST Sunday of each month, dogs MUST be vaccinated and certificate sighted at first class. Contact Reg Parker 0428 849 877, Dianne Acheson 0429 847 380 Orana Pistol Club: 9am, Hyandra Lane, Dubbo. Sundays only, 6887 3704.

Traditional Catholic Latin Mass –Rawsonville: SECOND Sunday of the month, 9am, Rawsonville Soldier’s Memorial Hall, Rawsonville Road. 0429 920 842. Transcendental Meditation (TM): Free introductory talks via www.tm.org.au. Maharishi Foundation Australia scientifically proven benefits of TM. Contact David 0424 252 834.

MONDAY

Alcoholics Anonymous (Daily Reflections Meeting): 12pm (1.5hrs), ‘Daily Reflections’ meeting, St Brigid’s Catholic Church meeting rooms, 198 Brisbane St, Dubbo. Please contact Jack 0418 605 041 or Sally 0427 829 807, 1300 222 222 or www.aa.org.au for information.

Amnesty International Dubbo: SECOND Monday of the month, 5.30pm-6.30pm, St Brigid’s meeting room. The group will provide a platform for people passionate about human rights and social justice to discuss these issues and take positive action in their local communi-

ty. Contact Sandra Lindeman amnesty.dubbo@ gmail.com or 0419 167 574.

Anglican Women’s Association: 5.30pm, at Holy Trinity. Dorothy 6884 4990.

Australian Air Force Cadets: 6pm-9.30pm, at Army Barracks (Cnr Kokoda Pl and Wingewarra St). NOW recruiting, 13 to 18-year-olds prepared for a challenge and to undertake fun and rewarding activities. Come down to your local unit, 313 “City of Dubbo” Squadron.

Dubbo Bridge Club: FOURTH Monday of the month, 10am-1pm, Bultje Street. $7 members, $9 non-members. Libby 0428 254 324. Dubbo City Physical Culture Club: 4.30pm onward, Wesley Community Hall, 66 Church Street, Dubbo. Fun affordable dance class for girls and ladies, 4yrs and up, of all fitness levels. Email dubbocityphysie@live.com.au for information.

Dubbo Community Men’s Shed Inc: Mondays, 9am to 1pm and Thu/Sat 1pm to 5pm. Small joining fee after three visits. “All men are welcome.” Kevin 0427 253 445.

Dubbo Multicultural Women’s Group: THIRD Monday of the month, 10am, St Brigid’s Meeting Room in Brisbane Street. Women of all backgrounds are invited. 1800 319 551.

Dubbo VIEW Club: The next lunch meeting will be on March 13 at the Dubbo RSL club, commencing at 11.30am. Guests are always most welcome. Enquiries please phone Beth on 0419-827-557 by 10am Thursday 9th March.

Macquarie Women’s Bowling Club Card

Afternoon: SECOND Monday of the month. $7 per person, includes lucky door prizes and afternoon tea. Contact Rosslyn 6882 4989, 1300 222 222, www.aa.org.au for information.

Patchwork: 10am-3pm, at Dubbo Arts & Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra St, contact June 6882 4677.

RFDS Dubbo Support Group monthly meetings: FIRST Monday of the month (except Public Holidays), 5.00pm at RFDS Visitor

Experience, 21 Judy Jakins Drive, Dubbo Airport.

President Jeanette Hamilton 0429 673 366.

Rotary Club of Dubbo: 6pm-8pm, Westside Hotel, Whylandra Street, West Dubbo. Contact Lyn Wicks, 0428 342 374, Carla Pittman, 0418 294 438 or email dubborotaryclub@hotmail.com.

Sing Australia Dubbo Choir: 7pm-9pm, Bridge Club, Bultje Street. NO auditions, no requirements to read music and no singing experience necessary. Contact Michele Peak 0428

680 775.

Tai Chi 10 Form: 2.30pm-3.30pm during school terms at U3A, Community Arts Centre, WPCC, 76 Wingewarra Street Dubbo. Beginners are welcome. Laney 6882 4680 or laneyluk@gmail.com.

TUESDAY

Aboriginal Elders Walkabout Ministry

Group: 9.30am - 2pm in Holy Trinity Church Hall, 158 Brisbane Street

AllAbilitiesDanz: 9.45am, Dubbo RSL Club. Classes are low impact, work on heart health, flexibility, mobility, coordination and strength. Tracy 0416 010 748 for a free trial or to join the free class Book Club: FIRST Tuesday of the month, 2pm, share, discuss and review books, or start your own book club. Register your club with the library to access a wide range of book club titles to borrow, read, discuss and enjoy. For more information contact Dubbo Library, 6801 4510

Croquet: 8.15am, Muller Park Tennis and Croquet courts, Brisbane St, North Dubbo. New players of all ages are welcome. Tricia 0428 876 204 or Margaret 0427 018 946

Dementia Sing Out Choir: 11am-12.30pm,

David Palmer Centre at Old Lourdes Hospital site, entry on Cobbora Road. Lunch included, contact Anne Gemmell or Jeanie Cronk on 6881 3704 Depression Recovery Group: 10.30am, at the Catholic Parish Meeting Room, Brisbane St. Norm 6882 6081 or Bill 6882 9826.

Digital @ Dubbo: 10am to 1pm, Confused, worried, stumped or frustrated by the internet or tech? Book a free, 45-minute one-on-one session with our team who can assist with your technology queries. Contact Dubbo Library, 6801 4510

Digital Skills for Seniors: Free one-on-one help to use your smartphone, tablet/iPad, or laptop. Need help going online or do you have some technology questions? Connecting Community Services, 31-33 Church Street. To make a booking, phone 1800 319 551.

Dubbo City Physical Culture Club: 5pm onward, Holy Trinity Hall, Brisbane Street, Dubbo. Fun, affordable dance class for girls and ladies, 4yrs and up, of all fitness levels. Email dubbocityphysie@live.com.au for information.

Dubbo and District Computer Club: 7pm, Akela Place Hall, contact Daryl 0408 284 300.

Dubbo Chess Club: 7pm-9pm, at Dubbo RSL.

Juniors welcome. Don 0431 460 584 or Sandy 0408 200 564

Dubbo City Ladies Probus Club: 2ND Tuesday of the month, 10am, February and March (AGM after March), Masonic Village Hall, Darby Close, Contact Annemieke Neville 0432305103 or Liz Lamble 0432369500.

Dubbo Embroiderers: 9.30am - 3pm, SECOND and FOURTH Tuesday of the month, (also see Saturday listing), Dubbo Bridge Club, Elston Park. All are welcome, Contact Ruth 0422 777 323. Dubbo Lions Club Inc: FIRST and THIRD Tuesday of the month, 6.30pm, Club Dubbo. Reg 0407 491 302 or Hugh 0429 151 348

Dubbo Men’s Probus: FIRST Tuesday of every month, 11am, Masonic Hall, contact Bob Ellis 0428217752

Dubbo Prostate Support Group: 10am, Tuesday, February 7, Dubbo Memorial RSL Club, contact Elizabeth 0408 682 968 Dubbo RSL Euchre Club: 7pm, for 7.30pm, Dubbo RSL, contact Glen 0419 179 985 or Doreen 6882 6163

Family History Society (Dubbo & District):

1pm to 4pm, Cnr Wingewarra & Gipps Sts, Western Plains Cultural Centre, Community Arts Centre, volunteers on site during these hours.

Girls Brigade: During school term, 6pm to 8pm, Orana Baptist Church, 4 Palmer St. For all school aged girls. Enjoy crafts, games, camps, stories, songs, cooking and much more. Julie 6882 4369 Heart Support Walking Group: 12.30pm, (also Thursday), Ollie Robbins Oval, Cnr of Bligh Street. Supports gentle exercise promoting healthy hearts, contact Ray 0437 541 942 Orana Physical Culture: 4pm onwards, starting with the 2-4 years Sparkles class in the Auditorium at St Mary’s Primary School. New members are always welcome. For other class times and information see the Orana Physical Culture Facebook page.

Rotary Club of Dubbo Macquarie: 12.30pm - 2pm, Westside Hotel, contact Peter McInnes 0417 140 149

Rotary Club of Dubbo South: 6pm, at South Dubbo Tavern Silver Craft: THIRD Tuesday of the month, 10am, at Dubbo Arts and Crafts Society Cottage, 137 Cobra St. Julie 6884 4919 Smart Recovery (Behaviour Change Support Group): 5pm, online or in person. Contact Rob on 0417 497 187.

South Dubbo Veteran’s & Community

Men’s Shed: 9am to 12pm, Cnr of High and Palmer Streets. New members welcome Storytime for children: 10.30am - 11am during school terms at Macquarie Regional Library, for children aged 3 to 5 and their families. Free session filled with stories, songs, rhymes and activities. To book visit www.mrl.nsw.gov.au

Toastmasters Club: FIRST and THIRD Tuesday of the month, 7pm-9pm, Dubbo RSL Club, Brisbane St., Gain confidence in speaking and leading skills. There are club, area and district competitions to participate in. Sharon Allan 0408 156 015 or email sallan@rhdubbo.com.au.

WEDNESDAY

Akela Playgroup: (also see Thursday listing), 10.30am, Scout Hall, 4 Akela Street, contact Sharna 0438 693 789.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings: 7pm, (1.5hrs), ‘Topic’ meeting, St Brigid’s Catholic Church meeting rooms, 198 Brisbane Street, Dubbo, contact Jack 0418605041 or Sally 0427 829 807, 1300 222 222 or www.aa.org. au, for information.

AllAbilitiesDanz: 10.30am, West Dubbo

Primary Community Centre. Kids, 0 to 5, an interactive class, music, props and movement. Gold coin donation per family.

Blood Cancer Support Group: FIRST Wednesday of each month, 10.30am-12pm, Venue changes each month. Louise or Emma 0412 706 785.

Brain Training: 2pm to 3.30pm, Macquarie

Regional Library, Dubbo, puzzles and interactive games to improve memory, concentration and problem-solving skills. Spaces limited; bookings required. Contact 6801

4510

Breast Cancer Support Group: FOURTH

Wednesday of every month, 10am, Baptist Church, Palmer Street, Community Health 5853 2545

Bric-a-brac sale, weekly - South Dubbo

Veterans and Community Men’s Shed: 10am-12pm, Corner of Palmer and High Streets. Contact Barry on 0439 344 349

Coffee, Craft & Chat: FORTNIGHTLY, 10am-12pm, Gospel Chapel on Boundary Road. Contact Anne 0428 425 958.

CWA Dubbo Evening branch: FIRST Wednesday of the month, 7pm, 3 Frith Street. New members welcome. Contact Barb 0409 159 556.

CWA Narromine: SECOND Wednesday of the month, 5.30pm, USMC. New members are welcome. Contact Carolyn 0427747478.

CWA Terramungamine: SECOND

Wednesday of the month, 10am, Dubbo

RSL Club. New members are most welcome.

Contact Barb 0427 251 121.

Dementia Friendship Group: SECOND

Wednesday of the month, 10am, Western Plains Cultural Centre, Creo Cafe (formerly

The Outlook Cafe), Wingewarra St. Contact Anne Gemmell or Jeanie Cronk on 6881 3704

Digital @ Dubbo: 2pm - 4pm, Macquarie Regional Library, Dubbo, Learn about video calls, online privacy and shopping, internet and technology questions, Free, 45-minute, one-on-one session. Contact 6801 4510

Digital Skills for Seniors: Free one-onone help to use your smartphone, tablet/ iPad, or laptop. Need help going online or do you have some technology questions?

Connecting Community Services, 31-33 Church Street. To make a booking, phone 1800 319 551.

Dubbo Arts and Craft Cottage: 10am4pm, 137 Cobra Street. A large range of handcrafted gifts made by members avail-

able. Contact 6881 6410.

Dubbo Bobbin Lacemakers: THIRD

Wednesday of the month, 10am-3pm, Arts & Crafts Society Cottage and Craft Shop, 137 Cobra Street. Visitors, new members are very welcome. Contact Judy 6882 5776. Dubbo Bridge Club: 9.45am, for 10am1pm, Bultje Street (Tennis Courts), Dubbo. $7 members, $9 non-members. Libby 0428 254 324

Dubbo Community Garden: 9am-12pm, 4 Palmer Street. A time to garden with others, learn more skills and grow friendships. All are welcome. Contact Denise 0433 623

842 or Julie 0428 821 829

Dubbo Electric Vehicle Interest, Owners, Users & Supporters

(DEVIOUS) group: 12pm to 1pm, FIRST

Wednesday of each month, Western Plains Cultural Centre café. Anyone interested in learning about EVs is welcome to join. Chris 0409 321 470.

Dubbo Garden Club: 10am, FIRST

Wednesday of each month, Garden gatherings with morning tea. Contact, President, Annette Storer, 0429 828 882.

Dubbo Ratepayers and Residents

Association: 6.30pm, every SECOND

Wednesday of each month, RSL Coffee Shop. Jenny 6884 4214 or Merilyn 0458 035 323.

Dundullimal Dubbo Support Crew Inc: 10am, FOURTH Wednesday of each month, Dundullimal Homestead. We support the operations at the Homestead, guiding, tours, gardening, and helping in café. Fun, friendship, learn as you go! All are welcome. Contact 6884 9984 or dundullimal@nationaltrust.com.au

Gamblers Anonymous: 6pm, Baptist Church, Dubbo. Victor 0407 799 139.

Geurie Craft Group: 9am-2pm, Geurie Bowling Club. Everyone is welcome. Shirley 6887 1251

Learning Meditation for Health and Wellbeing:First Wednesday of each month

Starting Wednesday 8th March 10am

to 11:30am Buninyong Community Centre

(Next to Buninyong Public School) Myall St Dubbo

Join us for monthly meditation instruction and practice run by Monastics from Wellington Buddhist Centre.

Line Dancing: 6.30pm to 9pm, David Palmer Centre, Cobbora Rd. Kathy 6888 5287 or Lynn 6888 5263.

Lodge Allan Stuart 416: SECOND

Wednesday of every month, Geurie Masonic Centre. Please email secretary@lodgeallanstuart416.org.au

Macquarie Intermediate Band: 6pm, during school terms, Band Hall, Boundary Rd. Players of all ages wanted for the concert band. Conservatorium 6884 6686 or info@macqcon.org.au or Dubbo District Band on 0422 194 059 or email at dubboband@gmail.com.

Walter T. Grant Seniors Social Club: 9am-2pm, Number 1 Oval, Club house. $6 per day. Please bring your own lunch. Cards and games are played before lunch, after lunch is Bingo. New members welcome. Contact Jan Miller 0418 255 217 West Dubbo Rotary: 6pm, Club Dubbo, Whylandra Street West Dubbo. Wriggle and Rhyme and Storytime: 10.30am-11am, during school term, 0-5 years and families. Free. Movement, rhymes and stories. Bookings via www.mrl.nsw.gov.au

Zumba Kids: 4.15pm, West Dubbo Primary Community Centre. A FUN dynamic class that keeps young bodies active, for kids aged 5 to 12. Gold coin donation per family.

Kid’s Play Corner

Fun stuff to do while hanging out at home!

TUESDAY 11 APRIL 2023, 7.30PM

ROKITZ ENTERTAINMENT CIRQUE E MOTHER R AFRICA

Described as The Lion King on steroids, Cirque Mother Africa is returning to Australia with an all-new 90-minute entertainment extravaganza. The heartbeat of Africa pulsates throughout this jawdropping show as the musicians and artists transport audience members to the breathtaking continent of Africa.

TUESDAY 18 APRIL 2023, 7.30PM

DI SMITH IN ASSOCIATION WITH ARTS ON TOUR WILD D THING

How far would you go for a friend? A tale of friendship that has stood the test of time, until now. Jackie, Elizabeth, Frances and Susan become besties at school. They carve out very different lives and only see each other once a year. A test of friendship, morals twist that will change their lives forever.

SATURDAY 22 APRIL 2023, 10.30AM

THE BEANIES

EGG-STRAORDINARY Y DAY

As seen on ABC Kids TV, The Beanies are live on stage! A show full of laughs for the whole family! Laura, Mim and Michael are ready to play with you! Come sing, dance and laugh in their giant box fort. Little do they know they’re about to face their biggest challenge ever – BABYSITTING or should we say “egg-sitting”.

Cyclists double-up in Trek Sydney Cup

Contributed by DUBBO CYCLE CLUB

LOCAL juniors, Dylan Eather and Kurt Eather, posted a quinella in the prestigious event last weekend. Their efforts topped-off another sensational event for the Dubbo Cycle Club.

Haylee Fuller secured third in the Open Women’s Trek Cup; Isabelle Russell a silver medal in the U19W Scratch Race, and fourth in the NSW Keirin. In the Bontrager Heart Starter, there were more positive results – Haylee second and Isabelle third while in the Men’s, Kurt reversed the placings against Dylan.

Open Women Elimination – Haylee second; Isabelle sixth.

Open Men Elimination – Kurt first; Dylan second.

Isabelle was fifth in the Shimano Lightning Handicap (at 40-metres) while Haylee came seventh (at 10-metres).

The Club’s cyclists continue their preparation for upcoming events and the long winter road rides.

Stories from our legendary Astley Cup history

DUBBO Photo News is excited to partner with Dubbo College organisers and Alumni of the original Dubbo High School to bring stories of the longest-running inter-school sports events in NSW, possibly Australia.

The Astley Cup was initiated by Dubbo High School Principal Mr Charles Crismas with the approval of his colleagues in Orange and Bathurst.

A local motor dealer and busi-

nessman, Mr Laurence Astley donated a trophy. Little did they know this piece of silverware would outlast both of them, the Depression, World War II, Vietnam, and other conflicts, and the late Queen Elizabeth II!

Over the next few months, with the help of Jill McCann (Gleeson) and Patrick Bourke as well as other locals, we will recall some grand moments.

Train trips, bus journeys, bil-

lets and some magnificent rivalry have forged deep friendships as well as lifelong marriage and relationships.

We are keen to hear your reflections and post your memorabilia as we build towards a Centenary Weekend in early July.

Pictured: The first Dubbo High Rugby League team 1946. The schools swapped from rugby after the war. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Local sporting media guru locks horns with footy fanatic financial planner

Follow along each week as our Dubbo Photo News tipster Geoff goes Head to head with BOQ's Helen Beer in DPNs NRL Tipping Comp.

Each of our two tipsters has

nominated a charity of choice. This year Geoff is playing on behalf of Molly Croft and The Tie Dyed Project and Helen is playing for Little Wings.

The winner at the end of round

26 will win bragging rights for themselves and an advertising package for their chosen charity to raise much needed funds and raise awareness for their cause. They’re off the mark this morning

with a very cautious approach – both having identical tips! As the season progresses and teams begin to show their true potential, who will pull out in front?

Stay tuned each week to find out!

PHOTOS: MOHO PHOTOGRAPHY

Photos

Vern Traeger winner “shrouded in secrecy”

By GEOFF MANN

DUBBO Ducks Vets Swimming Club hosts a number of special events during the year remembering past members.

Last Sunday, the Ducks swam in honour of former RSL administrator and Returned Serviceman, Vern Traeger. The Memorial Race was keenly pursued however, as per tradition, the winner will not be unveiled until presentation night.

In more good news, according to the Club’s Publicity Officer, swimmer numbers have picked-up in the past few weeks with some new faces joining the flock and 18 taking the plunge on Sunday.

“Bill Greenwood was as foxy as ever in the final of the 25-Metre Freestyle, and managed to touch out Rob Rich who was also having a good look around!

The 25-Metre Butterfly is always an interesting event with so many variations and interpretations.

“John Wherritt and Ron Everett touched first and second but, heartbreakingly (for them), they both managed to beat the clock!

“Justice prevailed when young Jack Allen gave a master class in the correct technique and collected the win,” Judy wrote.

Tom Gray and Margaret Ross had a well-timed swim to win the 2x25_Metre Freestyle Brace relay from Greg Salmon and Mark Prentice.

“Marg Ross had a lovely swim in the 25 metre Breaststroke but broke her time which gave the win to Peter Allen (Jack’s ‘old man’) who was hot on her heels.”

Apparently, the sound of breaking beaks was palpable as a procession in the 25 metre Backstroke rolled out. Roger Mackay, Robert Rich and John Wherritt all beat the clock.

“Newcomer young Euan Gardiner had a great smile after he was announced the winner!”

This coming Sunday the Ducks swim for the Jokers Ink March monthly trophy.

February results:

Trophy race: Roger Mackay 0.00

Points:

1st Tom Gray – 54; 2nd Neil Harris - 51; 3rd Roger Mackay and John Wherritt 49 points each.

Touch Footy Northern Zone hits the highlights

By GEOFF MANN

Photos by MEL POCKNALL

The following article posted on the NSW Touch FaceBook page, says it all.

“Dubbo pat yourself on the back – WHAT A WEEKEND!”

“Fields so green you could question if we were here for the NSW Lawn Bowls JSC. New venue, great weather, and a warm welcome by Dubbo Council and Dubbo Touch.

“And the touch played over the weekend – OUTSTANDING

“Thank you to our Affiliates who ensured that their members were hydrated, rested, and keeping sun safe at all times

“Northern Beaches nudged out their local rivals to claim Club Champions on finals day.

“NSW Touch would like to thank the hosting Affiliate Dubbo Touch, all Affiliates,

players, referees, volunteers, and parents for helping to make 2023 Junior State Cup Northern Conference a success, and we would like to congratulate all the winners:

 Under 10 Boys McCall Cup – Northern Beaches 9 defeated Manly Warringah 4

 Player of the Final – Mason Cooper, Northern Beaches

 Under 10 Girls Tirado Cup – Northern Beaches 7 defeated Manly Warringah 6

 Player of the Final – Tiara BlackBerryman, Northern Beaches

 Under 12 Boys Zabiello Cup – Northern Beaches 11 defeated Manly Warringah 4

 Player of the Final – Angus Webb, Northern Beaches

 Under 12 Girls Vassallo Cup – Mudgee 11 defeated Northern Beaches 6

 Player of the Final – Evie Vitnell, Mudgee

 Under 14 Boys Yiangou Cup – Maitland 8

v Doyalson 5

 Player of the Final – Riley Barnes Maitland

 Under 14 Girls Taylor Cup – Northern Beaches 9 defeated Mudgee 0

 Player of the Final – Chaniel Berryman

Northern Beaches

 Under 16 Boys Wall Cup – Newcastle 17 defeated Northern Beaches 6

 Player of the Final – Jye Stone Newcastle

 Under 16 Girls Toohey Cup – Manly Warringah 17 defeated Newcastle 2

 Player of the Final – Talea Tonga Manly Warringah

 Under 18 Boys Galea Cup – Northern Beaches 9 defeated Central Coast 8

 Player of the Final – Tylan Black –Berryman Northern Beaches

 Under 18 Girls Rose Cup – Manly Warringah 5 defeated Northern Beaches 0

 Player of the Final – Grace French Manly Warringah

CLUB CHAMPIONS

 Northern Beaches – 162 points

 Manly Warringah – 129 points

 Maitland – 91 points

STARTING MEDICINE AT

Becoming a doctor was never a lifelong dream for Suzie Hill, but with two children who are now adults and have left home, she began looking at the next stage of life.

Suzie is currently a first-year student in the University of Sydney’s Doctor of Medicine program in Dubbo. She will complete the entire fouryear postgraduate degree in Dubbo with clinical training centered on the newly redeveloped Dubbo Hospital.

Suzie has been practicing as a Radiographer for over 15 years. Like many regional and rural residents, she is acutely aware of the impact the shortage of doctors and specialists has on our communities. She has been inspired by the care and support her son received by a specialist and the efforts he went to in bringing treatment closer to home as well as some gentle encouragement from Radiologists she has

worked with over the years.

Suzie sat the Graduate Medical School Admission Test (GAMSAT) again after being unsuccessful on her first application to the University of Sydney’s Doctor of Medicine program in Dubbo. She was then offered a place the second time she applied.

“Being able to study in Dubbo has been a huge attraction in maintaining my family life. I love that I’ll be learning in a smaller cohort and the opportunity to develop relationships with teaching and clinical staff that, hopefully I will be working with one day as a doctor.”

Suzie is part of the second cohort of students now

RURAL HEALTH MATTERS

studying the University of Sydney’s entire four-year Doctor of Medicine program in Dubbo. Students in the Dubbo Stream study the same world-class medical education as their peers in Sydney, with the added benefits of living and studying in a regional location while gaining handson experience in rural and remote medical practice.  The Dubbo Stream is only available to students eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place and pathways are available for First Nations students and those with rural backgrounds.

The School of Rural Health in Dubbo features state-ofthe-art medical education facilities including teambased learning studios, anatomy teaching lab, six-suite simulation training centre, tutorial rooms and lecture theatre.

Improve your health with physical activity

By David Sparshott

Benefits of physical activity

Regular physical activity has so many benefits on your physical, emotional, and mental health. It can reduce your risk of developing diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. In addition to disease prevention, regular physical activity can help you manage weight better; lower blood pressure; strengthen bones, muscles, and joints; increase energy levels; improve sleep quality and quantity; and help improve your mood and mental health.

How much exercise should I do?

For the best health benefits, adults should aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity most days, preferably every day of the week. There are

For more information on studying medicine in Dubbo visit sydney.edu.au/ medicine-health/ dubbo

several ways you can measure your activity intensity but one of the easiest is by using the talk test, if you can comfortably talk, but cannot sing, your activity is of moderate intensity.

How do I get started?

Small changes can have a big impact. Look for ways to integrate more physical activity into your daily life such as walking/cycling to work, walking kids to school, parking further away from your destination and walking the rest, incorporate exercise into your lunch break or try walking meetings.

If you’re keen to improve your fitness, it’s a good idea to start slowly and gradually increase your duration and intensity over time, this will help reduce the risk of injury.

Tips for staying motivated

Finding ways to enjoy physical activity is key to keeping motivated in the long term. Some tips for getting and staying motivated include:

•Choosing activities you enjoy,

•Exercising with a friend,

•Scheduling exercise into your diary or calendar,

• Trying multiple shorter sessions throughout the day, and

•Journaling your activity to help keep yourself accountable

If you have any concerns or questions about your health and physical activity, reach out to your GP, local physiotherapist, or exercise physiologist.

AUTHOR BIO David Sparshott is the Principal Physiotherapist at Precision Health Care and clinical skills tutor at the University of Sydney School of Rural Health in Dubbo.

Over time our lives have become more sedentary. In Australia, 55% of adults and 70% of children aged 2 to 17 do not meet the physical activity guidelines. Engaging in regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do to improve your health and wellbeing.

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Come and try hockey for free!

Are you looking to change it up this season? Then, it’s time to choose hockey!

There’s much more to the game of course and the Dubbo Hockey Association offers a community of people who are passionate about all-age sport, who work hard to create positive role models for young players and want everyone involved to have fun.

They’re inviting you and your family to attend any or all, of the four Come and Try days being held this month and in early April.

“We just want to try and get as many people as possible in the community trying hockey,” Dubbo Hockey Association president Tracey Hardie-Jones told Dubbo Photo News

“We’re targeting juniors from 4 years-old and we’ve got players in their 80s, so when we say, everyone’s welcome, we mean it!”

The Dubbo Hockey Association has been a fixture in the Dubbo sports landscape for over 60 years and enjoy purpose-built hockey turf fields at Pioneer Park in west Dubbo.

The Association has competitions for women, men and junior players which run from April through to September each year. They send teams to junior, open and masters

state championships for both field and indoor hockey each year.

“It’s a sport your whole family can play, and you can continue to play right through the decades. We’ve got a veteran’s side that would have players from their 60s through to 83, with a lot of 70-year-olds in there,” Ms Hardie-Jones said.

“There are great opportunities to meet and make friends with people around NSW and Australia. There’s lots of opportunities for young kids to represent their State. It’s something a little bit different than soccer or netball, just give it a try.”

Many of the Association’s leadership are current or former state and Australian representative players, ready to share their passion, knowledge and skills with new players.

Local players James Robinson recently played with the U15 Boys State Team, Courtney Hogan with the Open Women’s Blue’s Team and Emma Corcoran with the Open Women’s State Team at Indoor National Championship in Brisbane.

The Come and Try hockey days are being held on Saturday, March 4, 11, and 25, then Saturday, April 1, at Pioneer Park, Howard Street, Dubbo.

School kids can participate on those days between 10am and 11am and adults between 11am and 12pm.

Accomplished Dubbo Hockey Association player and Australian representative player, Emma Corcoran. PHOTO: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS/YVETTE AUBUSSON-FOLEY

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Swimming Carnival

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DUBBO College Delroy Campus held its annual Swimming Carnival recently.

Well done to the Year Champions on the day. They were, in Year 12, Laura Keizer and Tom Proberts, with runners up Taliyah Lovett and Joe Morse. The Year 11 Champions were Eve Bailey and Ollie Stevens, with runners up Molly Peacock and Ted Murray.

The final results for the day saw Briganera first on 225 points, followed by Parayong 216, Macoolari 168, and Yarradaroo 161.

Well done to all students who got into the spirit of the day with some fantastic costumes, competitiveness, involvement and overall spirit.

Good luck to the Western Area qualifiers Eve Bailey, Laura Keizer, Taliyah Lovett, Ollie Stevens, Dane Fuller, Tom Proberts and Mason Olney who will compete at the Western CHS carnival on March 9 in Dubbo. MORE

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Lucy Eather and Steph Sepping –Delroy Campus Year 10

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Steph Sepping –Delroy Campus Year 10