Dubbo Photo News 27.07.2023

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These cuties from the Dance Academy Wellington are all smiles after being awarded a highly commended for their 8 and Under jazz group routine which they recently performed in the 46th annual Wellington Eisteddfod. Their adjudicator who awarded their highly commended is Luke Alleva who travelled to Wellington from

Victoria bringing with him extensive musical theatre experience which includes performing on the West End. He is a creative director for his own production company, and a soughtafter choreographer and director with numerous TV and film credits.

The Eisteddfod is currently being held at the Wellington Civic Centre,

until Wednesday, August 2 and features speech and drama, vocal and instrumental, and dance categories. Students from around the region including Dubbo, Orange and Mudgee are bringing as much razzle dazzle to the stage as they can muster.

PHOTO: VIRGINIA THOMPSON

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What is your occupation? Property Sales Agent

How long have you lived in Dubbo? Six months

Why do you enjoy your role with Elders? I love working with the team here. I have already been able to establish some great clients and the team at Elders have been so supportive and helpful with building those genuine connections with the Dubbo community. Elders have been providing me with some amazing training courses and one-on-one support throughout my career. I cannot wait to see what the future holds for myself at Elders!

In my spare time I like to… Spend genuine time with close friends and family in Dubbo and surrounding areas. My partner Tee and I take our dogs (Spar- ra and Frankie) on lots of walks around Dubbo to spend quality time together.

What is the best business advice you’ve been given? Turn up to work on time. And, if you work hard, it will pay off.

My favourite Dubbo eatery is… The Vietnamese Restaurant, or Down The Lane.

What’s on your bucket list to do this year? Go on the Pride Cruise. Booked for September!

My favourite song is… I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor.

My lifelong dream is to… Own a beautiful entertaining home and have all friends and family over for Christmas.

What’s the best invention ever created? iPhone! Proud and supportive Apple user.

ELIZABETH WYTHES (LIZ)

and Natalie Bramble

Basically, because I wanted to help more people navigate the world of grants and win the grant so they can improve their businesses and community groups. Grants can feel complex and confusing because every funder has different goals, processes and applications. I’ve been applying for and assessing grants for over 20 years and there’s always something changing. Every funder has a different approach, and nearly every funding round has different guidelines, questions, and assessors. Because of this, grants can feel complex and overwhelming with a variety of approaches and factors to consider.

Systems can help make things more approachable and logical because they break things down. However, I couldn’t simply adopt an existing grant

Grants are about strategy. They’re 80per cent planning and thinking and 20per cent writing.

I had developed an approach to writing winning grants, tenders and awards and was achieving over 80per cent success consistently for government, businesses, social enterprises, and not-for-profits. Some years, like last year, it’s been 100per cent, others around 82per cent. In addition to writing applications, I’ve also been training and mentoring others in my approach and tools and I know they work. I’ve had people who have been rejected time and time again, only to attend a three-hour training session and then win $100,000! I’ve been told over the years that my system is unique and very practical. And, because I care about making a difference, I felt this

was another way I could help people. We already provide a range of other learning opportunities through our certified social enterprise, iClick2Learn. We offer an online learning library, webinars and free grant writing questions and answers every month. How long has it taken you to write and publish the book from beginning stages to end product? I started writing the book five years ago. I stopped and started a few times mostly because I felt the focus and audience wasn’t right. I first started with a beginner book, then started one that was far too high a level, more for government and program advisors determining social outcome meth-

ods and measurements. So it wasn’t right, and I paused. Then last year I got COVID and couldn’t do a training session in Mackay. I asked a colleague Megan Dixon to help deliver the training. As a peer, Megan has spent as long as I have in the grant writing space, and she was amazed at the system I’d developed. This gave me the motivation to finish the book. So rather than it being a book of tips, I then focused on communicating and sharing the grant writing system I use and have trained others to use successfully. What information can be found in the book and how will it assist people with grant writing? The Grant Writing System and the tools

within it can assist you to maximise your points at the assessment stage and give the assessors the information they need and to say, ‘Yes! You did win the grant'. This book outlines my grant writing system, a practical step-bystep guide to writing a strong application to guide applicants to win the grant. While, of course, I can’t guarantee you’ll then win any grant you’re applying for, I can promise you – if you follow these steps – you’ll learn strategies to develop a stronger project and write a stronger grant application. I know this system works. I use this, and I’ve taught others this system and they’ve gone on to win more grants than they have before. One person attended a recent workshop and then won eight of the ten grants they applied for, on behalf of their clients. I was talking with someone the other day who has secured $5 million for his small regional community and there have been three people recently in Dubbo who have won grants using my approaches. Will there be a book signing or celebration/book launch? We’re holding a hybrid event with people joining us locally in person and virtually from around Australia. Attendees will hear from funders, assessors and people who are using my system to help them write winning grant applications. I’m also holding a free training session, going through the two top tools to help them work out if the grant is right for them, and give them access to a tool that will change the way they answer questions. Three lucky attendees will win a mentoring session with me to help them with their project and review an application.

The community launch and free grant training session will be held on the August 1 from 6-8pm. For more information and to register, head to:  www.winthegrant.com

Dubbo West Public School 3/4G

Dubbo West Public School 3/4G worked very hard last term and enjoyed making nature collages of numbats and bilbies using colourful autumn leaves. Students went around the school grounds and collected all the leaves they wanted to use and glued them down, overlapping and filling in all the spaces. Well done 3/4G!

Natalie Bramble pictured at her recent launch of 'Win the Grant with The Grant Writing System', a book she has written to assist people with writing grants. PHOTO: KULLANEE (KELLY) SASAVAT

1936 Chrysler Depression-era ‘Airstream’ matched economy with style

BY DAVID DIXON

This 1936 Chrysler ‘Airstream’ sedan is an example of motor-car development as America began to come out of the Great Depression.

It was based on the modern and aerodynamic Chrysler ‘Airflow’ introduced in 1934, a mechanically sophisticated, almost revolutionary, model that buyers were, however, hesitant to embrace.

Reacting quickly, Chrysler introduced the

more conventionally styled ‘Airstream’ model a year later in January, 1935, which was followed by the new ‘Airstream’ Deluxe in May. The model featured a six-cylinder “flathead” engine – meaning the valves are contained within the engine block – with a three-speed gearbox and weighing nearly 1.4 tonne. It was a classic example of the cost efficiencies, matched to technological advances, of motor car production leading up to World War II.

This 1936 Chrysler ‘Airstream’ sedan is an example of motor car development as America began to come out of the Great Depression.

17 Whylandra St, Dubbo

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Supporting our cancer patients

By JENET STEWART

RecentlyDubbo Photo News met with Michelle Thomas, a strong woman with a loving family and many friends. Michelle, however, struggles with day-to-day life as she lost her longtime and endearing husband Colin to melanoma in February this year.

Colin Thomas was a hardworking man, a plasterer with a long-standing Dubbo business with the funny and catchy words on his work truck saying, “Get Plastered with Thomo.” Yes Colin was a real character.

His great loves were his children and his beautiful grandchildren, his wife and dear mother, and his Harley Davidson motorcycles. Colin owned many Harleys over the years which he added his unique bling to. He’d then sell them and buy another. He loved a chat and would stand for hours talking. “He’d go to get milk at the shop and come back two hours later because he’d be chatting to someone,” Michelle said. Over 1200 people attended Colin’s funeral in Dubbo, with an astounding number of motorbikes leading his funeral cortège. Colin Thomas was just 61 years old when he passed away.

In 2019 Colin had a melanoma removed from his scalp at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney. After 12 months the melanoma had spread to Colin’s lymph nodes and again he had more surgery to remove the melanoma. “Colin celebrated his 60th birthday in March 2021. In May of the same year, Colin had a dull ache behind his eye. He presented to Dubbo Hospital two weeks shy of his regular three-monthly scans. A scan showed a tumour behind his eye and multiple small spots on his brain,” Michelle explained.

This is how devastatingly fast this terrible disease can take over your body. “He was flown to the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse in

Sydney where the tumour was removed. He then had chemotherapy and radiation therapy,” Michelle added.

Unfortunately, more scans revealed the tumours on his brain had grown. He commenced with immunotherapy and his first scans revealed good results, with tumours halving in size.

Western Cancer Centre had opened in 2022 and was able to treat Colin with the immunotherapy drugs that he required. “It was good we could stay in Dubbo around our family. Unfortunately, in February 2022, Colin got a rare and dangerous side effect to immunotherapy called pneumonitis effecting his lung, so immunotherapy was stopped for a few months until he recovered. He was told he could never have immunotherapy again; it was too dangerous. Sadly, Colin passed away on February 24, 2023, at the age of 61 at Lourdes Hospital, surrounded by myself and his loving children.” Michelle said.

This year many people attended the second inaugural Melanoma March where close to $30,000 was raised for melanoma research. “My family and I and a few close friends attended the Melanoma March to raise money for important research to give people a better chance at life. It was a very hard day with emotions still very raw. But I’m so proud of Team Thomo, who

raised $5000 in two short weeks for melanoma research. We were the second highest fundraiser in Dubbo. Wow! what an achievement,” Michelle excitedly explained.

“A person dies every six minutes from melanoma… it’s a cruel disease that people do not take seriously. If you do anything today pick up the phone, make an appointment to get your skin checked – it could save your life, do it today!” Michelle insisted.

“Life has changed so much for myself and my family since Colin’s passing. Grief is a roller

coaster of emotions; sadness; you are lost; anger, and you lose apart of yourself. My life will never be the same, I miss Colin so much,” Michelle said.

This week we’ve had Australian actor Samuel Johnson visit town, raising awareness and funds for Precision Medicine for cancer patients in Dubbo and the surrounding Far Western districts. Precision Medicine uses specific information about a person’s cancer to help make a diagnosis, plan treatment, and find out how well treatment is working, or to make a prognosis for that patient.

There are so many ways we can assist cancer patients within our region. Starting at the very top with keeping ourselves up to date with skin checks and regular GP checks is vitally important. But next time you’re asked for a donation, whatever the cancer charity may be, think about those families like the Thomas family and what they have endured, and dig deep so that cancer patients can have as much assistance as they need throughout their cancer journey. Thanks Dubbo… it’s our community, lets support it!

Michelle Thomas shares her story with Dubbo

Photo News about the loss of a loved one, continuing on, and a message to have your skin checked regularly.

PHOTO: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS/JENET STEWART.

Colin Thomas with his beloved Harley Davidson.

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Bush medical student numbers boost with new funding, RACGP

Feeling its age: Benolong 15-tonne load limit

IT’S a fine old wooden bridge, but it’s not getting any younger, with its replacement now in the works.

Dubbo Regional Council recently announced that they are intending to impose a 15-tonne load limit on the Benolong Bridge, following identification of a number of age-related defects.

Council staff have also started initial works on the replacement of the bridge, which will be undertaken during the 2023/2024 financial year.

During these preliminary

works, age-related defects were identified on the existing timber bridge which compromise the load-bearing capacity of the structure.

In response to this finding, council will implement the lower-load limit to preserve the current structure of the bridge and for the safety of motorists.

Benolong Bridge is located on Benolong Road, and passes over Wambangalang Creek. It is located approximately 8km from Obley Road and approximately 9.3km from Terrabella Road.

Detours will be place for all traffic over the 15-tonne gross load limit via Nubingerie Road and Eulandool Road.

Detour signage to advise of the alternate route and the load limit signage at the bridge will be installed by the end of the week. Once the signage is in place, the load limit will come into effect.

Council understands that this will be an inconvenience to heavy vehicles and appreciates the community’s understanding of the safety issue.

for the future of country doctoring, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) believes, with the government recently announcing that training colleges can now apply for extra commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for rural-trained medical students.

BOOST to university numbers for rural-trained medical students is good news for the future of country doctoring, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) believes.

The government recently announced that training colleges can now apply for additional commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for rural-trained medical students, as well as capital funding for new regional training facilities.

The government will provide $114.2 million over four years to deliver 80 new medical CSPs a year from 2024.

“This is a boost for rural healthcare,” RACGP Rural Chair Associate Professor Michael Clements said.

“This initiative, aimed at attracting more doctors to train and practice in rural and regional Australia, will hopefully have a significant impact on improving access to essential health and medical services for people in rural and remote communities,” he added.

Getting young, talented trainee doctors to look at general practice as a rewarding career opportunity, was a crucial part of the program, he believes.

“The next challenge ahead of us, is encouraging them to take up a ca-

reer in general practice. I think if more medical students had greater exposure to general practice and we were able to improve the portability of entitlements through GP training, we could boost the GP workforce,” he said.

This initiative, however, was a good start, he argued.

“Investing in regional and rural training facilities, is just what the doctor ordered.

“Adequate infrastructure is crucial to support comprehensive medical training and ensure that medical students have access to modern facilities and resources. They deserve nothing but the best,” Mr Clements said.

The funding follows a recent study finding that country Australians are short-changed almost $1000 a year in medical services, compared to their city counterparts.

“This announcement is timely, particularly given a recent report found that each person in rural Australia is missing out on nearly $850 a year of healthcare access, which equates to a total annual rural health spending deficit of $6.5 billion,” Mr Clements said. “We have a long way to go, and this is a small yet important step forward in bridging the gap and boosting rural healthcare,” he concluded.

PHOTO: RACGP.

FOR MED STUDENTS STUDENTS

Contributed by SCHOOL OF RURAL HEALTH

School of Rural Health (SRH) in Dubbo recently hosted more than 50 staff, medical students and Aboriginal community members at the Campfire Yarn-Up event.

Medical students had the privilege of spending the afternoon around the campfire with Aboriginal community members providing a relaxed and safe environment for students to connect and reflect on how to communicate effectively and respectfully with Aboriginal people. The event occurs twice a year and is vital for SRH medical students to connect and build networks in a non-clinical setting.

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Warmer climes for Nicole as she does her Legacy stint in real style

A keen walker and lifelong Legacy supporter, Nicole Johnstone, wasn’t keen to take part in a freezing Orange leg of the Centenary Legacy Torch Relay, so she did her stint in Coff s Harbour!

Commemorating the establishment of the first Legacy Club in Australia in Melbourne in 1923, the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay 2023, started just before Anzac Day in Pozières, France, where after travelling through London (the only Legacy Club outside of Australia) the Torch is touring all 44 Legacy clubs in Australia.

While local Annette Priest will represent Dubbo at Orange on the Central Tablelands leg in early August, Nicole took advantage of friends in the north coast, for her run with the Torch.

“Orange would be too cold for me… and it was great fun in Coff s! There was about 30 of us, a couple in wheelchairs, and I had the Torch for about 500 metres,” Nicole said. “They made me walk a bit slower, because I generally walk so fast, and I was getting away from everybody,” she added.

Jul 27: Yahoo Serious, ac tor, 70. Allan Border, cricketer, 68. Julian McMahon, actor, 55. Matthew Johns footy player, 52. Kate Kendall, actress, 50. Gorden Tallis, footy player, 50. Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Irish actor, 46. Indiana Evans, actress, 33.

Jul 28: Sir Garfield Sobers , West Indies cricketer, 87. Jim Davis, Garfield cartoonist, 78. Ross Garnaut, economics professor, 77. Sir Peter Cosgrove, former Governor-General, 76. Glenn A Baker, rock music historian, 71. Zoe Foster Blake, author, 43. Sam Dastyari, former Labor politician, 41.

Jul 29: Doug Ashdown singer-songwriter, 81. Col Elliott, comedian, 74. Corinne Dibnah, golfer, 61. Marise Payne, politician, 60. Martina McBride, US country singer, 57. Fernando Alonso, Spanish Formula 1 driver, 42.

Jul 30: Paul Anka , Canadian-born singer, 82. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Austrian-born actor, 76. Kate Bush, British singer, 65. Laurence Fishburne, US actor, 62. Lisa Kudrow, US actress, 60. Allan Langer, footy player, 57. Simon Baker, actor, 54. Hilary Swank , US actress, 49. Yvonne Strahovski, actress, 41. Matthew Scott footy player, 38.

Jul 31: Heather McKay, s quash champion, 82. Russell Morris, Aussie singer, 75. Evonne Goolagong Cawley tennis champion, 72. Ernie Dingo, TV presenter, 67. Wesley Snipes, US actor, 61. Fatboy Slim, British musician, 60. JK Rowling , British author, 58. Nathan Brown, NRL coach, 50. Asher Keddie, actress, 49. Sam Hammington, New Zealand-Australian comedian, 46. Brittany Byrnes, actress, 36. Victoria Azarenka , Belarusian tennis player, 34.

Aug 1: Fiona Stanley, 2003 Australian of the Year, 77. Bettina Arndt, commentator, 74. Peter Senior, golfer, 64. Coolio Mendes, British film director, 58. Bledsoe, Vanessa Huxtable on TV’s The Cosby Show, 50. Les Hill

Aug 2: Phil Small , bass guitarist for Cold Chisel, 69. Michael McCormack politician, 59. Andrew Blackman actor, 58. Joe Hockey, politician, 58. Jacinda Barrett, Brisbaneborn actress, 51. Susie O’Neill swimming champion, 50. Worthington, actor, 47. Furlong , actor, 46.

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Because the Dubbo Region is the best place to build your career

Working hard for his family in Fiji

By YVETTE AUBUSSON-FOLEY

FOR loader driver, Robert Sivo, the dust and gravel of the Fletcher International Export grain terminal is a far cry from his tropical island home of Fiji, but he loves it.

Robert works at the grain terminal on Yarrandale Road, operating - and is dwarfed by - a gigantic front-end loader which he drives to carry commodities from the terminal bunkers to trucks.

When Robert first arrived at Fletchers three years ago, he didn’t have a licence to be behind the wheel of such a gargantuan vehicle, but Fletchers helped him get all the right qualifications.

He’s also become qualified to drive a forklift which is a ticket governed by Safework NSW and he’s earned his Australian driver’s licence.

One of the biggest differences Robert sees working at Fletchers is the importance the company places on everyone’s safety and the culture of caring for one another.

“It’s not uncommon to be at a worksite in Fiji and nobody has to wear shoes. I was surprised that such a big company as Fletchers would give me the opportunity

and experience to gain knowledge about what a safe workplace is,” Robert said.

Robert says the culture of care is probably what makes his relationship with workmates, more like family.

“We always look after each other over here, so if anyone has a problem, everyone’s here to ask them about it and look after you, so the guys are very supportive and because I am coming here from very far away, these guys are very supportive of me,” Robert said.

“There’s quite a few Fijians at the abattoir, but there’s only three of us here at the grain terminal and one is a citizen and I hopefully can one day become a citizen too.”

The tireless effort Robert puts in at work is for his family in Fiji, where his wife and six children must live without him so the family can better their future.

“I go back and forth between Australia and Fiji once a year to see my family, or if there’s an emergency, maybe twice. Yes, I’ve got six kids there and my wife. It’s hard being away, but the team here really look after me and I contact my family on Messenger a lot.”

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 Exports’ grain terminal loader driver Robert Sivo.

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Sky’s the limit, for boosting your business profile

IT’S a business opportunity ready to takeoff, with the skies the limit on showing off your business, at Dubbo Airport.

Dubbo Regional Airport (DRA) is asking businesses in the Orana and Far Western regions to register an expression of interest to showcase their products in the terminal at Dubbo, following recent closure of a tenant’s business.

“The former Landside Café site is no longer being used for café purposes, therefore we want to offer this space to local and regional businesses for the next 18 months to showcase the high standard of products available in our region,” said Dubbo Regional Airport Manager Jacki Parish.

DRA is not requesting a fee for this area, and ideally are looking for high quality new or existing businesses to utilise the space as a pop-up shop.

The airport welcomes and farewells a broad cross-section of people, with a high volume of foot traffic combined with high “dwell times”. Approximately 200,000 passengers through the terminal annually.

This provides businesses with great ex-

posure and the opportunity to connect with new customers, Ms Parish said.

“This is a really unique opportunity and something that we haven’t done before at the Dubbo Regional Airport,” she enthused.

“We are looking for businesses with a local or regional connection that provide a high standard of products that showcase the rich and vibrant community we live in to both local travellers and visitors.”

The pop-up space would be utilised on a rotational basis so different businesses can showcase their products in the space, for a minimum of four weeks and up to 16 weeks, with hours by negotiation.

DRA provides direct return services between Dubbo and Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Broken Hill, Bourke, Walgett and Lightning Ridge, The airport is serviced by Regional Express, QantasLink, Link Airways and Air Link.

Expressions of interest close on Monday, August 7, and onsite inspections are welcome. For more information, visit http://yoursay.dubbo.nsw.gov.au or contact the Economic Development Team at: ecdev@dubbo.nsw.gov.au.

# DUBBO JOBS COUNTER 553

The number of Dubbo region jobs being advertised this week on seek.com.au

Concrete Agitator Driver Maas Group, Dubbo

REDIMIX Concrete is currently seeking experienced Concrete Agitator Drivers to join their already dynamic, successful team based at Dubbo NSW.

Your role will involve the timely delivery of Pre-mixed Concrete Products, lead and drive OH&S and environmental compliance when representing the company to and from the delivery point, commitment to RGA Safety standards with demonstrated safety leadership behaviours, develop effective working relationships with our customers and to lead and influence personal drive and results.

Ensure daily pre-starts are complet-

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ed for the safe operation of the vehicle, ensure the vehicle is kept clean (internal and external).

Be responsible for a productive team environment where high morale contributes to the satisfactions of customers and business objectives, safe operation of agitator trucks whilst loading and delivering pre-mixed concrete to customer sites.

Basic maintenance tasks as required, general yard and plant housekeeping, perform other functions as may be requested.

For more information about this role, please contact hr@maasgroup.com.au

JOIN THE MISSION

DUBBO WORKS WANTS YOU!

If you have a unique or interesting job, a career opportunity or a fascinating learning option you’d like to share, get in touch with Dubbo Photo News now.

To contribute ideas, email dubboworks@ dubbophotonews.com.

Jessica Gibson

Where do you work?

Dubbo West Public School

What is your role? I am a Classroom teacher of a Year 3 / 4 Class.

Making sure lessons are engaging and are suitable for all learning styles.

What do you love the most about your job?

every day.

When you were a child, what did you dream about doing when you grew up? As a kid

au or phone 6885 4433 or visit us at Level 1, 178 Macquarie Street, Dubbo.

Dubbo

What’s been your best or funniest day on the job? Introducing and naming our class pets was a great day! Bubbles and Goldy are valued members of the class.

How does your job challenge you? Programming. This can be challenging as it is the most time-consuming part of the job.

I love to witness when students experience that ‘light bulb’ moment. When they fully grasp and understand a new concept. What’s the most important tool of your profession, and what would work be like without it? Smart Board - I would be lost without it. It provides so many different tools to engage and educate students. I use it

I dreamt about being a farmer. I grew up on a farm and loved that way of life.

I had my own profitable pumpkin patch, looked after sheep and goats and helped the family in hay carting. Do you think robots or AI could ever replace you in your line of work, why/why not? I don’t believe robots or AI’s could ever replace teach-

ers. There is a tremendous amount of work related to our profession. Students have many different abilities, emotions and needs that cannot be looked after by a robot. Please tell us the story of the first paying job you ever had. My first paying job was at Subway at the age of 15. I started off doing casual shifts after school and gradually made my way up to assistant manager. I loved working there and made some great friends along the way.

The sky is the limit for regional businesses interested in showcasing their wares at Dubbo Regional Airport’s pop-up shop space, Airport Manager Jacki Parish believes. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Fantastic School Holiday Fun with Clever Clay Creations

By KEN SMITH

So much talent on display with the fantastic and fun creations at the July school holiday Years 5-8 clay workshop at Western Plains Cultural Centre.

Lucy Dutton and Leila Bowen

Maddison, Cherie and Mackenzie FullerJessa Lane, Shona McReadie and Macy Lane

Zara Harris

Jessa Lane Olivia Grace

Nikita and Madeline Clark

Evy Pearson and Isla Penton Dubbo Theatre Company presents

Above: Kate Crossley and Toby Honeyball with his Ninja Castle

Left: Kyla Harris th her masterful creation.

Grease and Grit:

John Ciappara’s Career Journey

Meet John Ciappara, the heavy vehicle mechanic living his dream with Maas Group. This career path has proven to be a perfect ideal combination of variety, travel opportunities, and the chance to develop lifelong skills.

John’s journey with Maas Group began in 2016 when he secured a fouryear apprenticeship in heavy vehicle mechanics. His passion for working with plant equipment motivated him to pursue this path while attending school, going the extra mile by enrolling in mechanical TAFE classes alongside his regular studies.

“I used to pass by the old Maas Plant Hire on Jannali Road every week on my way to TAFE, so after school, I decided to hand in my resume,” John shared.

During the initial three years of his apprenticeship, John honed his skills he was granted a work ute, allowing him to work closely with experienced tradesmen at various local quarries and the Southlakes estate.

Throughout his time at Maas Group, John has gained invaluable expertise in repairing and maintaining a diverse range of equipment, from multi-articulated dump trucks, excavators, bulldozers, and graders, down to smaller rollers, bobcats, and diggers.

Upon completing his fourth year, John progressed from the ute to his very own truck, enabling him to engage in more project-based work. Notable projects included contributing to the Inland Rail project between Parkes and Narromine, working on the Wellington Solar Farm, and being involved in the Bombira estate project in Mudgee.

John wholeheartedly acknowledges Maas Group for playing a pivotal role in his growth and development, providing solid support at every step. They even sponsored his heavy rigid vehicle license, adding another valuable skill to his repertoire.

Grateful for the opportunities given, John emphasises, “Maas Group values apprentices who are keen and eager to learn. If you demonstrate your passion and ambitions, you’re given the chance to thrive.”

For those considering a career change and passionate about mechanics or trades, don’t miss the Maas Group Careers Expo on August 3rd at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre. Explore various apprenticeship options from heavy vehicle mechanics to electrical work, carpentry, cabinet making, fabrication, linesperson roles, and plumbing. To secure your spot at the event, simply scan the QR code in the advertisement or visit www.maasgroup.com.au/expo

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Happy Birthday Jason...

JASON’S SUPER

Rob and Jason

Maddie, El, Mitch and Tom

Jason, Wayne and Tom

Mal, Jason and Kristy

John and Sharon

Clint and Jason

50TH BIRTHDAY

By KEN SMITH

With Hollywood on strike, the chance for some well-earned and much-needed downtime saw our favourite superheroes and an assortment of villains gather to celebrate Jason McAnally’s 50th Birthday at a local secret venue, better known as “The Establishment,” becoming Superhero Central for the night.

Jason, Sue and Rob

Chilli and Kat

Matt, Rob and Jason

Michelle, Steven and Jason

Michael, Jason and Jessica Don and Jason

Ian and Sheila

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Kristy, Jason, Sue, Rob and Susan

ABBAtastique!

By KEN SMITH

There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright... and Fernando was present. Centrestage belonged to Liz Hentschel as family and friends gathered to celebrate her birthday.

You can guess the theme with ABBA recreations front-and-centre and their music was the fabulous evening’s soundtrack.

COUNCIL SNAPSHOT DUBBO.NSW.GOV.AU

SHOWCASING OUR REGION

Dubbo Regional Council will be attending the Canberra Career Xpo on 9 and 10 August 2023.

If your business is interested in providing collateral to showcase your employment opportunities, please drop it off to the Visitor Information Centre by 2 August 2023.

For more information email ecdev@dubbo.nsw.gov.au

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE: 6801 4000

UNPACKAGED PRODUCE CALLING LOCAL ARTISTS

Limit the amount of plastic wrapped fruit and vegetable produce you purchase by picking up unpackaged items and taking your own reusable produce bags.

For more tips and ways to reduce the amount of plastic in your life visit plasticfreejuly.org.au

Applications are now open for local artists to take part in the 2023 Dubbo Art Fair to be held from 27-29 October 2023.

The Dubbo Art Fair is the biggest art fair this side of the Blue Mountains.

To apply visit westernplainsculturalcentre.org/dubboartfair23

CBD BUS ZONES

A reminder to be aware of times listed on bus zones signage as penalties apply for those who park in the designated bus zones.

All bus zones in the Dubbo CBD area are applicable from 7:00am to 9:30pm weekdays, and from 7:00am to 6:30pm on Saturdays.

Kylee Wallace, Liz Hentschel, Maisie Stevens, Cassie McKelvie, Kirsten Hentschel and Bill Attenborough

Merilyn Wood and Liz Hentschel

John and Janet Robins, Liz Hentschel, Felicity Taylor–Edwards and John EdwardsLyn

Welbourne, Liz Hentschel and Keri Warden

Heather Lewis, Liz Hentschel and Rick Lewis

Kylee Wallace and Liz Hentschel

Kirsten Hentschel and Liz Hentschel

Brian Stewart, Liz Hentschel and Val Stewart

IN FOCUS

THUMBS UP!

Thumbs up to Client Services Officer Nathan at Verto, Dubbo. His excellent customer skills, caring and kind way make it a pleasure to deal with him. His genuine interest in my issues eased me whilst I am experiencing hardship in my life. He is truly an asset to Verto and should be acknowledged by management for his professional work ethics, personal attention and for going above and beyond his role when dealing with clients. Thank you so very much.

Thumbs up to the cast and crew of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’. Congratulations and appreciation to all. Production Team, talented. Cast and crew, involved. Just fantastic. Enjoyed by everyone.

Thumbs up to all involved in the Wellington Eisteddfod.

Thumbs up and a special mention to Zoey and her team at Orana Dance Centre, a huge effort behind the scenes and so many great results, well done!

Thumbs up to ‘Pure Clean’ for cleaning my solar panels this week, absolute best service ever and my solar panels have never worked so well. Very friendly and reasonably priced. Highly recommended for solar and air-conditioning cleaning.

Thumbs up to Laurie at Sainsbury Auto for a great deal on our Ranger. Thanks mate.

Thumbs up to AJ at Sainsbury Auto for excellent customer service and a lovely friendly man to deal with. Very much appreciated.

Thumbs up to Brayden at Autobarn Dubbo. Super helpful and very knowledgeable. The product that Brayden recommended was spot on and has made a massive difference. Thank you very much for your fantastic service. •••

 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.

Horizons

JINGLES the bELLS in July

CHRISTMAS in July was celebrated by the residents of Horizons Village. The event was a joint venture of the Village Social Club and the Village Men’s Shed. Some 60+ residents came along and enjoyed a nice two-course meal on Sunday, July 23. Fine and sunny weather made the day even more enjoyable.

The roaster used to cook the meats was kindly supplied by Blues Meats of

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

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Right: Jan and Col Ferguson enjoyed the meal they (with many others) put so much effort into preparing. PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED

Bev Turpin, Rhonda Roach, Elaine Furney and Jeanette Border were several of the ladies who helped prepare and serve the meal.

The roaster used to cook the meats was kindly supplied by Blues Meats of Tamworth Street

KIM Brotherton celebrated his 70th birthday last week with a lovely lunch at Rose Garden Thai West. He received many good wishes from his former neighbours and friends at Louth, and former school friends from All Saints School, Bathurst.

Pictured: Kim Brotherton at the Rose Garden Thai West Dubbo, with the maitre d’ Lini. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

AGENT’S CHOICE

THE ULTIMATE IN CONTEMPORARY LUXURY IN PREMIER POSITION

345D MACQUARIE STREET, DUBBO

Located in a premier position within our city opp. Wahroonga Park, the residence enjoys easy access to both CBD and Tamworth St shops plus river walking track. The architecturally designed home has beautiful interiors surrounding a private plunge pool creating an atmosphere of sheer luxury.

With 387 sq m of living space the innovative dual level design includes the ground floor main residence and an upper floor fully self-contained one bedroom apartment. The design allows fantastic flexibility to live with extended family, Airbnb or lease out upper level.

JANE DONALD

This four bedroom, two bathroom home is the perfect opportunity for those looking for an affordable family home. Located in popular South Dubbo overlooking Wahroonga Park, this home offers easy access to all the amenities and attractions that Dubbo has to offer. Additional features of the property include a large front verandah, oversized double carport which could easily double as a covered outdoor entertaining area and compact low maintenance yard. Whether you’re a growing family, an investor or simply looking for a comfortable and convenient home, this property is sure to impress many.

PRICE: $525,000 to $545,000

VIEW: Saturday 29 July 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

The Real Estate Chat with Karen Chant from Chant and Co

Four Signs It’s Time to Downsize

Downsizing your home can be a significant milestone in your life. Here are some signs that indicate it might be time.

Bigger doesn’t always mean better: Downsizing can actually be a positive step forward. By reducing the size of your home, you may be able to afford a property that better meets your ideal criteria without making compromises.

Neglected rooms and empty spaces: If you have empty rooms or spaces in your home that go unused, it might be a clear indication that downsizing is a viable option. These neglected areas not only consume energy but also drain financial resources. By moving to a smaller property, you can redirect your money towards more meaningful expenses. Yearning for a different lifestyle or location: Sometimes, the desire for a change in lifestyle or location becomes overwhelming. Whether it’s being closer to family, pursuing a job opportunity, or simply craving a new environment, your dissatisfaction with your current surroundings suggests that it’s time to consider a move.

High maintenance: Large homes often come with high maintenance requirements. If you find yourself burdened by the responsibilities of gardening, cleaning, and repairs, downsizing to a smaller home that better suits your lifestyle can alleviate these stressors.

If you’re thinking of downsizing, upsizing or simply relocating and have questions, get in touch with Karen Chant on mobile 0448 191167 or email karen@chantandco.com.au.

CONTACT: Karen Chant 0448 191167 karen@chantandco.com.au

Discover the allure of 8 Tamworth, perfectly positioned in prestigious South Dubbo just a short walk from the area’s thriving cafe & shopping precinct & within easy reach of schools, parks, restaurants, CBD & popular riverside walking & cycling tracks.

This delightful 3-bedroom cottage offers a desirable north-facing rear aspect, flooding the outdoor entertaining area with northly sun.

Inside, enjoy the modernized interior with eat-in kitchen, separate living, modern bathroom & ducted reverse cycle air conditioning.

Currently leased at $430 per week until October 2023, this property presents an investment opportunity or the chance to call it home.

PRICE: $489,000 to $509,000

VIEW: Saturday 29 July 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

CONTACT: Karen Chant 0448 191167

karen@chantandco.com.au

RECREATION ROOMS from $16,990 based on 5 x 2.5 conditions apply, CLADDING from $13,500 based on 80sqm, insulation extra, PATIOS from $7990 insulated extra.

183 Talbragar Street Dubbo 6884 0899 pictonbros.com.au

ONSITE DESIGN AND QUOTE

WE’RE GROWING OUR LOCAL TEAM IN DUBBO

We are proud to announce the Rural Dubbo team across the Central West has joined one of Australia’s most experienced brands, Elders. Bringing together the local faces you know and trust in and the national Agribusiness, Livestock and Real Estate powerhouse Elders will deliver unparalleled results and service for our clients.

dubborural.eldersrealestate.com.au

MODERN AND LOW MAINTENANCE FAMILY HOME!

60 Durum Circuit, Dubbo NSW 2830

In the very popular Keswick Estate is this lovely property that offers a well-designed 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. With a beautiful kitchen that overlooks a spacious open plan living and dining area as well as a studynook. The lovely open plan living area is complete with tiled flooring, natural gas heating point plus ducted reverse cycle air conditioning throughout the home. This very modern house was completed in June 2022 and is situated on a 347sqm (approx.) block with a low maintenance yard. Ideal first home or for an investor looking for their next step in Dubbo.

Features include but are not limited to:

- Functional kitchen with island bench.

- Open plan living and dining with study nook.

- 3 Bedrooms with master including walk-in robe and ensuite.

- Double lock up garage with laundry.

- Low maintenance artificial turf yard.

- Set on 347sqm (approx.)

VACANT BLOCK AT ELONG ELONG [ 9.99 HA* | 24.68 AC*]

501 Elong Elong Road, Elong Elong NSW 2831

Ideal for recreational purposes such as horse riding, mountain bike trail building, bird watching or holding farm animals. The construction of shed is permitted STCA.

The main features of the block include:

- Views across Talbragar Valley to the North and North West

- 1 dam and large body of feed

- Fenced into three paddocks

- Raised hill on Southern Corner

- Two access points from Elong Elong Road

- Currently no power connected

- Zoned as primary production

- Rural shed can be erected STCA

- Located 49km from Dubbo, 43km from Dunedoo and 97km to Mudgee

- Timber includes Kurrajong, Cypress and Eucalyptus

- Situated within the Dubbo Regional Council LGA

PRICE: $580,000

OPEN: Saturday 29th July 9:30 – 10:00am

CONTACT: Elizabeth Wythes 0458 420 960 elizabeth.wythes@elders.com.au

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PRICE: Now $180,000 Was $190,000

CONTACT AGENT TO ARRANGE INSPECTION

CONTACT: Andrew Kierath 0418 346 337 andrew.kierath@elders.com.au

ENORMOUS COUNTRY RETREAT MINUTES FROM TOWN

108L Narromine Road, Dubbo NSW 2830

CONTACT AGENT TO ARRANGE INSPECTION

This amazing property positioned just 10kms from Dubbo and sitting on 25 acres of land features one of the most impressive homes to be offered to the market in a very long time. The main home is over 400m2 and has 5 bedrooms, three bathrooms, main with enormous ensuite and his and hers walk in robe. All the rooms are oversize, and the main bedroom is one special room with access to the wrap around verandahs, the ensuite has also been updated recently with modern tiles and fittings. The kitchen has also been renovated and updated recently with modern appliances large breakfast bar, pantry, dishwasher new stone bench tops also throughout. The three different living areas plus dining are all spacious with bar and slow combustion wood heater in one and an office setup in another. The whole house is serviced by ducted reverse cycle air conditioning, split systems over 250,000L of rainwater storage, 20KW solar system and a large battery for storing the solar energy. Moving outside the list of extras and exceptional features continues, inground swimming and three large, detached sheds. One of these sheds has been converted to a “teenagers retreat/granny flat” as another option for extra living options. The granny flat consists of two bedrooms, large lounge room, bathroom/laundry, and kitchen, plus bays for three cars. The block itself is heavily timbered with pine and ironbark with some motorbike tracks throughout the block. The main driveway is bitumen from the highway to the house which just adds to the attraction and list of extremely impressive features.

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BUYERS RANGE: $1,350,000-$1,450,000

CONTACT: Adam Wells 0422 147 167 adam.wells@elders.com.au

'Almirica'217RBurrowayRoad|Dubbo

QualityMixedFarmingCountryInAWellHeldDistrict

Almirica'isastrongfarmingandgrazingpropertyamidthehighlyregardedRawsonvilledistrict.

594.89ha|1470acofheavyredandblack/greyloams

Situated26kmsNorthWestofDubbo

Verywellfencedinto10paddocksallwith32'gateways

Wellwateredby3dams,2bores,8tanks&11troughs

310aclucerne,240acCoolabahoatsgivenin

Enclosed37mx18msteelframedshedwithpower&concetefloor;semi-enclosedsteel framedskillion37mx18m;Stockpro3standraisedboardshearingmodule,Clipexsheep yardswith2000headcapacity,loadingrampandsprinklersystem

Grainstorageincludes2x75t onneAhrenssilos

Tidy3bedroomcottage,openplanlivingandRC/AC Inspectionsbyappointment-Agentdeclaresaninterest

AUCTION:

594.89 ha | 1470 ac

11amFri8thSeptember2023 WesternPlainsCulturalCentre DubboandonlineviaRealtair

CONTACT: PeterDwyer0418266523 Byappointment

INSPECT:

WEBSITE: www.petermilling.com.au

133RNarromineRoad,Dubbo

Situated14kmWestofDubbo,withfrontagetotheMitchellHighway,133RNarromineRoadisa productiveparcelofalluvialMacquarieRivercountry.Althoughthepropertydoesn'tfronttheriver, thecountryisadjacentandisgenuinerivercountry.Offeredtofinaliseanestate.

Undulatingcountryofheavyriverloamsoils,mostofwhichisarable MagnificentstandsofRiverRedGums,pasturesofcloverandnativegrasses

Fencingmainlyhingejointconstructioninthe7paddocks,whichincludelaneways

Watersuppliedbyonedamandanelectricallyequippedwellwhichpumpstotanksthatsupply troughsinthepaddocksandareasaroundthehomeandsheds

Modesttwo-bedroom,one-bathroombrickveneerhome,kitchenwithelectricstove,living areawithfireplace,laundry,frontandrearverandahs

22,500litrerainwatertank.2cargarage

Steelframedmachineryshed/workshopwithconcretefloorintheworkshoparea,powerand 22,500litrerainwatertank

Machineryshed/hay/grainshed;steelcattleyardswithheadbailanddoubleloadingramp.

AUCTION:

INSPECT:

11amWed30thAugust2023 WesternPlainsCulturalCentre DubboandonlineviaRealtair

Byappointment

CONTACT: PeterDwyer0418266523 GrahamAnderson0428253162

345D MACQUARIE STREET, DUBBO

THE ULTIMATE IN CONTEMPORARY LUXURY IN PREMIER POSITION

Located in a premier position within our city opp. Wahroonga Park, the residence enjoys easy access to both CBD and Tamworth St shops plus river walking track. The architecturally designed home has beautiful interiors surrounding a private plunge pool creating an atmosphere of sheer

• North facing living areas

• Main residence with three bedrooms

• Main bedroom suite with walk in robe and ensuite

• Gourmet kitchen with quality appliances

• Finest quality curtains, blinds & wool carpet

• Ducted reverse cycle a/c, solar panels

• Private throughout set on 693 sq m

• Outdoor alfresco area with built•in BBQ

• One bedroom apartment:

• Full kitchenette, bathroom and laundry

• Living area with split system a/c unit

• Deck overlooks Wahroonga Park

C B A 433

AUCTION INSPECT

CONTACT

JANE DONALD

RENTAL AVAILABILITY EASE A TEMPORARY LULL — REALTOR

By DAVID DIXON

Increasing weekly charges and a drop in demand have taken a little of the heat out of the local rental market; one of our leading realtors believes.

With new figures showing rents increasing on average by five per cent over the past 12-months – lower than the inflation rate of nearly eight per cent – Laura Shooter from SJ Shooter, believes this is more a temporary lull, rather than a long-term decline.

She said that, a number of major drawfactors will continue to put pressure on availability and weekly rents in the golden west over the medium time-frame.

“What we’ve noticed, is that the market has eased from last year; it’s a bit better, a bit easier to get a property,” Ms Shooter said.

“Increased asking rents have caused rental properties to be on the market a bit longer, as applicants are unable to meet their affordability,” she added.

The recent March quarter figures support this, with some relief for tenants as the rate of increases has dropped nearly 50 per cent from the year before.

Normal supply and demand factors, had seen some properties simply becoming

Figures showing rents increasing on average by about five per cent over the past 12-months — lower than the inflation rate of nearly eight per cent — are more a temporary lull rather than a structural decline, Laura Shooter from SJ Shooter believes. IMAGE:

unaffordable for those on average wages, causing rental increases to ease-off; but this relief could only be temporary, she believes.

“Some of the demand has backed-off a little,

rents will drop-back to meet demand, this is simply market forces at work,” she said.

“What we have noticed, is that in the past couple of weeks though, inquiries are

increasing again; any lull was only ever going to be temporary.”

She argues that rent pauses in Dubbo are only ever going to be transitory, because the regional centre simply has just too much going for it.

“The fact that we’re such a connected city, connected through the airport, a meeting point for highways, the railway,” she enthused. “Now we’ve got the work from home trend, great jobs, a nice climate, lifestyle, these are all pull-factors,” she added.

Lower relative entry costs to the market are also attracting increasing numbers of young families, she said.

“With the median price here, it’s easier to get a start, we’ve also got some great skills projects in the pipeline,” she said.

The Orana Renewable Energy Zone, the Inland Rail project is nearby, rail maintenance depots, there’s a lot happening in the region,” Ms Shooter concluded.

Details of Dubbo rents for the March quarter, released by Housing NSW from Rental Bond lodgements, show a decline in the average per centage increase of 47 per cent across all categories compared to the increases in the December quarter.

National Property Manager’s Day event

The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) Orana Division hosted the fourth annual National Property Manager’s Day celebration on Monday, July 24, at the Poppy Seed Cafe, Darling St, Dubbo. Property managers were invited to attend from Bourke, Brewarrina, Cobar, Condobolin, Coolah, Coonamble, Dubbo, Dubbo East, Dunedoo, Frog Rock, Geurie, Gilgandra, Gulgong, Maitland Bar, Mudgee, Narromine, Nevertire, Nyngan, Portland, Rylstone, South Cobar,

Tottenham and Wellington.

“Our annual event is a critical opportunity to recognise the exceptional efforts property managers invest every year and this year, more than ever, their dedication and resilience has risen to the challenge of navigating the shifting sands of the real estate landscape,” REINSW Orana Division Cochair, Tara Searle said.

“Property managers are at the frontline of delivering what both renters and investors need and are an essential part

of any community’s service infrastructure and they deserve all the recognition we can give them, and we encourage everyone to show their appreciation,” REINSW Orana Division Co-chair Laura Shooter added.

The National Property Manager’s Day event is a testament to the impact and crucial role of property managers in the real estate industry and offers an opportunity for networking and shared experiences.

SJ SHOOTER

PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

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KiDZ ONLY!

Do they have

No, they’re dogs, can you guess their names?

Um, Mr Potato Head and Aunty Jane? No, Zoomer, he’s brown and Ronnie, he’s black.

Are you the oldest in the family? Yes, the oldest is three.

Are you older than mummy

and daddy? I’m not that old. What’s your favourite inside game? I like kids on stage, it’s when you’ve got to be an animal and you’ve got to guess it. What job will do when you’re a grown up? Make my own dinner and build my own house because when I get older and older and older like a grown up, I’m going to live somewhere else and I’ll have my own family. How many kids will you have when you’re a grown up? Let me see (long pause)… two. Do you like to cook? I cook with my mum and dad – it’s got the biscuits in it and the mince on top, but I don’t know what it’s called.

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Wordfind

Theme: The Beach

The leftover letters will spell out a secret message.

Crossmath

Insert

Drop Down

No. 094

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.

YOUR STARS

ARIES: You’ll organise an event that will bring many people together. The full moon will make you more charming, and you’ll be quite charismatic with those around you. In love, you must take a step back to get closer.

TAURUS: You might be promoted after a colleague quits. The holidays will allow you to le t go and define your plans more precisel y. Friends will invite you to go on a nice getaway or rejuvenating trip.

GEMINI: You’ll be interested in participating in the ac tivities in your community or region. You’ll take on one project after another. Even if you’re shy and reserved, you’ll follow through on your ideas. Nothing can stop you!

CANCER: Be patient, and you’ll realise your dreams; good things take time. Rome wasn’t built in a day! Collaboration is a great tool for developing your ambitions and goals. Sometimes you must start fresh and rebuild.

LEO: Professionally or personally, you must be patient to reach an agreement Stop being stubborn with the same people. You’ll likely win your case if you have to settle something in court.

VIRGO: If you’re struggling with a health problem, it’s likely you’ll finally get the treatment you need. You could suddenly move up the corporate ladder at work. Your significant other will make a serious commitment to you.

LIBRA: You’ll achieve something great that fills you with pride You could save someone, if only by listening to them. They’ll offer you their gratitude. At work, you may be given significant responsibilities that are a burden.

SCORPIO: Make time for family, especially your children or elderly parent s. You’ll give them all your time and devote yourself to them. If you’re in a relationship, it’s important to express how you feel through words.

SAGITTARIUS: You could go back to school, or at least take a training course to benefit your career. Even though you’re short on time and must work hard, you’ll accomplish a remarkable feat.

CAPRICORN: At work, you’ll likely have to put in some extra hours. However, you’ll be generously rewarded. This extra effort could boost your salary and improve your working conditions. In love, you’ll be showered with affection.

AQUARIUS: Just as you’re making a fresh professional start, you’ll discover a more promising position. The salary will be attrac tive, and you’ll finally be able to save money. Above all, you’ll no longer have to pinch pennies.

PISCES: You’re intuitive and imaginative. You’ll define your priorities and visualise a future that suits you. You’ll have the enlightenment to guide you along this new path.

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1 By what name is William Michael Albert Broad better known?

2 In medical science, what is the equivalent of gynaecology for men?

3 Panama is bordered by which two countries?

4 What are the only two common words in the English language that end in ‘-gry’?

5 The astronomical theory that the planets revolve around the sun (pictured) is known as what?

6 Dhivehi is the official language of which country?

7 Viola, Olivia and Sebastian are all characters in which Shakespearean play?

8 The city of Darwin has had to be almost entirely rebuilt twice as a consequence of what two events?

9 Which religion follows the Eightfold Path?

10 What is the country of origin of that religion?

Quick Crossword

ACROSS

1 Withdraws (7)

5 Nostrum (7)

9 Visible features of an area (9)

10 Instruct (5)

11 Standards of perfection (6)

12 Resent someone’s pleasure or good fortune (8)

14 Structure in C programming language (6)

15 Impostor (4)

19 Solitary (4)

20 Burrow (6)

24 Contradictory or incongruous phrase (8)

25 Lessee (6)

27 Lift up (5)

28 Pathological self-admirer (9)

29 Observer (7)

30 Demolish (7)

Edgeword

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

DOWN

1 Plant family that includes sage (6)

2 Core (US spel.) (6)

3 Godforsaken (8)

4 Blemish (4)

5 Keeping from happening (10)

6 Inherent qualities (6)

7 An ancient Semitic person (8)

8 Successfully attained (8)

13 Agent of sales (10)

16 Soon (8)

17 Sequence of songs (8)

18 Experienced people (8)

21 Stalin, Campbell and Conrad (6)

22 Leader of the X-Men (6)

23 Adhesive (6)

26 Small body of still water (4)

9-Letter

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”.

6 words: Good

9 words: Very good 13

Solutions

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THE TOONS’ VIEWS

TIME WARP

By Jenet Stewart

The current cold weather has raised the question, has it ever snowed in Dubbo?

Old news reports dating back more than a century, indicate it has, at least half a dozen times.

On September 26, 1895, it was reported that snow fell at Geurie and Dubbo, with the temperature getting down to 24 and a half degrees Fahrenheit (-4.1 degrees Celsius.)

On July 7, 1900, a heavy fall of snow was reported at Dubbo, with the temperature on this occasion recorded at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius.)

A late afternoon storm was recorded in Dubbo on Saturday August 4, 1923, but as the sun set that evening the rain ceased, and snow fell across the town for about an hour. Old hands at the time, recalled this snow event was not as heavy as the fall 20 years prior when all the trees around town were heavily coated.

On Saturday July 23, 1927, a light fall of snow was recorded at

Dubbo just before daybreak. The snow event came after several cold days where the temperature got as low as 22 degrees Fahrenheit (-5.5 degrees Celsius.)

On Friday November 4, 1949, an unseasonal cold snap hit reportedly falling in Macquarie Street. The temperature at the time was 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius.)

The last recorded snowfall in Dubbo came on Friday July 20, 1951, when it was reported that light snow fell in the streets.

The snow on this occasion came after a violent storm the previous day, which took out a number of powerlines and caused blackouts across Dubbo. A casualty of the blackout was the electric ovens at Rendell’s bakery, which prevented them from getting their bread orders out in time for the following day’s lunches.

Unfortunate victims of the bread shortage in Dubbo were members of the Bathurst High School Astley Cup team, who made bread rolls once the power was restored.

Elsie Howie made contact with Dubbo

Photo News recently after viewing the photograph in ‘Time Warp’ of newlyweds Mr and Mrs Kevin Murphy which bought to light the many cakes made for special occasions such as wedding days by local Dubbo cake decorator, May McCardle.

Here are Elsie’s comments about May and her cake decorating expertise:

“Those of us with memories of Dubbo going back into last century knew exactly who ‘Mrs McArdle’ was. She made and decorated the three-tiered, heart-shaped wedding cake

for happy newlyweds presented in Dubbo

Photo News of Mrs and Mrs Kevin Murphy whose charming picture from circa 1956 you reproduced in one of your editions.

May McArdle, now aged 96, is still very much part of our community. In fact, May was out to lunch recently with members, past members and friends of the Seniors Walking Group which she led until very recently from its inception late last century.

May reigned supreme in local cake decorating circles for decades… if there was a wedding, christening, birthday or other special event, you could be pretty sure that it was May who would have done the amazing

decorations and, with the assistance of husband Eric, also made the fruit cakes.

I’m sure that there would be many families in the region who have treasured photos of all those special occasions and the cakes which went with them.

The wealth of cakes she crafted using those delicate icing skills of the past (no psychedelic colours or pre-mixed icing on mud cakes, as these days) would have made an amazing exhibition in themselves.

As over the years May’s photos have disappeared, it would be fantastic if Dubbo Photo News readers could email in photos of May’s cakes from their own albums, to

present in another ‘Time Warp’ article. At lunch, May was remembering who’d taught her those icing skills and having to get specially shaped tins made at TAFE. May was also known across town for many decades via other avenues too, with guiding, and her association with Dubbo West Public School.

Thanks for those ‘Time Warp’ segments, eye openers to younger readers, I’m sure. And, yes, that wedding write-up itself was standard format back then, and no doubt fascinating for newcomers to our city, particularly those from other cultures.”

Hail in Trangie dated August 26, 1927, could this have been what was seen in Geurie and Dubbo all those years ago or was it really snow? Photo: Macquarie Regional Library.

FEEDBACK: by Elsie Howie

Singing from the heart

By KEN SMITH

Choristers with the Sing Out Choir and audience members alike were moved and in awe, by the opportunity to participate in a very special concert held at the Dubbo Regional Theatre on Sunday, April 30.

Coordinators, Anne Gemmell, Sharon Simons and Camilla Ward worked tirelessly to stage the concert, with a small army of dedicated and committed volunteers to give all involved a moment in time to cherish forever.

Preparations for a Christmas concert are

underway and community members interested in joining the choir can phone 6881 3704 or email agemmell@chcs.com.au.

The Sing Out Choir is for people living with dementia and their carers, and is a therapy using the power of music and song proven to ignite the brain with the incredible benefits such as improved cognition and language skills, and uplifting of mood.

*Dubbo Photo News sincerely apologises for the delay in bringing these images to you.

Sharon Simons on piano making memories with the Sing Out Choir

Kerin, Susie, Lorraine and Maureen

Mayor of Dubbo Mathew Dickerson, Marilyn Brann, Majorie McKenzie, Hazel and Barry McKenzie

Judy and Brodie Ferris, Doug and Christine Oldfield and Sonia Oldfield

Laura Dunkley and Songbird

Sharon Simons, Anne Gemmell and Camilla Ward Bernadette Reynolds, Veronica Morgan and Barb Redgrave

Camilla Ward and the Sing Out Choir

Greg Barker

Members of the Sing Out Choir include people living with a diagnosis of dementia, their carers, family and friends

CROWD

you could win a $75 voucher to spend at Midwest Foods.

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THE DIARY

COMING SOON

Ladies Luncheon: Saturday August 5, Devil’s Hollow Brewery, Blue Ridge Business Park, via Mitchell Highway at 12 noon, contact Bev on 6884 5401.

Talbragar CWA: Saturday, August 5, 2pm, CWA Hall, 45L Boothenba Road, Dubbo. Meet to discuss a stall at Centro on Friday August 18 from 8.30am. Ronda, 68885231.

Dubbo and District Family History Society Training Class: Monday, August 7, 10.30am - 11.30am, Music Room, WPCC, Community Centre, about convict records with Jo Murphy, $5 DDFHS members, $10 non-members, RSVP by July 27. Text Jo 0438511980 or call Linda 6887 8284.

Dubbo and District Family History Society Training Class: Monday, Sept 4, 10.30am - 11.30am, Music Room, WPCC, Community Centre, about UK Census records with Linda Barnes, $5 DDFHS members, $10 non-members, RSVP by August 31. Text Jo 0438511980 or call Linda 6887 8284.

Dubbo and District Family History Society Training Class: Monday, Nov 6, 10.30am - 11.30am, Music Room, WPCC, Community Centre, about accessing war records with Lesley Abrahams and Jo Murphy, $5 DDFHS members, $10 non-members, RSVP by Nov 2. Text Jo 0438511980 or call Linda 6887 8284.

THURSDAY

Above Board Gamers: SECOND and FOURTH Thursday of the month, 6pm, Devil’s Hollow Brewery. Alan 0432 278 235

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

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

Bingo - South Dubbo Veteran’s & Community Men’s Shed: 11am-12.30pm, West Dubbo Bowling Club. Barry 0439 344 349 Coffee, Craft and Chat: 9.30am-12pm, Gospel Hall, Cnr of Boundary Road and Taylor St. Anne 0428 425 958

Croquet: 8.45am for 9am start, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Croquet courts, Brisbane St, North Dubbo. Kate 0409 927 140, Lillian 0429 471 921

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

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

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

6884 5558

Digital skills for seniors: FREEone-on-one help for smartphone, tablet/iPad, laptop or going online. Connecting Community Services, 31-33 Church Street. Contact, 1800 319 551

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 and Gipps St

Heart Support Walking Group: 12.30pm, (also Tuesdays), Ollie Robbins Oval, Cnr of Bligh Street. Supports gentle exercise promoting healthy hearts, 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: 5.45pm (in summer), Sandy Beach amenities block. Come and try dragon boating, your first five paddles are Free. info@outbackdragons.com.au, Robyn 0427462504

Wellington Arts and Crafts: 10am-3pm, Small Hall in the Anglican Church grounds, Wellington, variety of crafts, activities and workshops offered. 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.

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, Cnr Palmer and High Streets. 3D printing, robotics, pottery, and more. 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. Further Information Barb 0427251121

Dubbo Nepalese Christian Fellowship: 6.30-8pm. 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. Lorna 0416 240 626.

Dubbo View Club cards and games: Friday, July 21, 1pm, Dubbo RSL Club, Shirley 0427822874

Lunchtime Prayer Group - Dubbo

Anglican Church: 1-2pm in Brotherhood House, 158 Brisbane Street. Bring your lunch Narromine Food Barn: 9am-11am, Lowcost groceries and FREE fruit, vegetables and bread with any purchase to people in need. Ken Rumble on 0414 477 365

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 Urban Tribe: 2pm, with dancing, music, singing, caring and sharing. 0459 762 702 Western Plains Trefoil Guild: SECOND Friday of each month, 10.30am, Dubbo West Guide Hall. 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. 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.

The Cumnock Market: Saturday 15 th July from 9.00 a.m. to 12 noon at Crossroads Park Cumnock (opposite General Store). Phone Pat Gilmour - 6367 7270.

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: FIRST and THIRD Saturday of the month, 4pm, 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 and Gipps St.

GEURIE LIONS CLUB MARKET DAY: Saturday July 29. More than 60 store holders, Commencing at 8.30am, Wise Park, Mitchell Highway, Geurie. To book a stall phone Peter Perry 68 466 353 or email oldstation@skymesh. com.a

Outback Writers Centre Hub Meeting:

FIRST Saturday of the month, (Feb-Dec), 10am-1pm, 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, Dubbo Pipe Band Hall, Cnr Darling and Wingewarra Sts. 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 wel-

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RSL Tennis Club: 12.30pm, 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 Bible

Study: 9.30am, Sabbath School and children’s/ youth Sabbath School, 11am, Divine Service. Cnr Cobra and Sterling Sts. dubbo.adventist.org.au

Talbragar CWA: For information about meetings please contact Ronda on 68885231 or Linda on 68827351

Transition Dubbo Food + Film Night: For information about future events, contact to Peter 0439 091 767

Wellington Lions Preloved Book Fair: 10am to 2pm, Western Gallery opposite Cameron Park, Preloved books, CDs and DVDs, now also Jigsaw Puzzles!

SUNDAY

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

Australian Kite Flyers Society: SECOND Sunday of the month, 10am, Jubilee Oval. 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. Join acoustic sessions 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: 12.3pm2pm, learn new or improve existing skills. Experienced and beginners. For the next session date, contact Dubbo Library on 6801 4510

Orana K9 Training Club INC: FIRST Sunday of each month, 10am, Katrina Gibbs Field Macleay St, Dubbo. MUST be vaccinated. 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’. St Brigid’s Catholic Church, 198 Brisbane St. Jack 0418 605 041/Sally 0427 829 807, 1300 222 222 or www.aa.org.au

Amnesty International Dubbo: SECOND Monday of the month, 5.30pm-6.30pm, St Brigid’s meeting room. 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 313 “City of Dubbo” Squadron: : 6pm-9.30pm, Army Barracks (Cnr Kokoda Pl and Wingewarra St). NOW recruiting, 13 to 18 years, rewarding activities.

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 start, Wesley Community Hall, 66 Church St. Fun, affordable dance for girls/ladies, 4yrs and up, all fitness levels. dubbocityphysie@live. com.au

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 VIEW Club: Lunch, Monday July 17, 11.30am, Dubbo RSL Club. Bookings and Cancellations by Friday July 14. Phone Beth on 0431 290 274. New members welcome.

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.

Macquarie Women’s Bowling Club Card

Afternoon: SECOND Monday of the month. $7 per person, lucky door prizes, afternoon tea. Rosslyn 6882 4989, 1300 222 222, www.aa.org. au Narromine Community Women’s Shed: 10am -3pm, (also Wednesdays), The Wesley Centre, 138 Dandaloo Street, Narromine. Leona 0487 200 987

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

RFDS Dubbo Support Group monthly meetings: FIRST Monday of the month, RFDS Visitor Experience, 5pm, 21 Judy Jakins Drive, Dubbo Airport. 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 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 St.. 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.

Low impact, work on heart health, flexibility, mobility, coordination and strength. free trial, Tracy 0416 010 748

Croquet: 8.45am for 9am start, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, Croquet courts, Brisbane St, North Dubbo. Kate 0409 927 140 or Lillian 0429 471 921

Dementia Sing Out Choir: 11am-12.30pm, David Palmer Centre at Old Lourdes Hospital site, entry on Cobbora Road. Lunch included, 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 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 start, Holy Trinity Hall, Brisbane Street, Dubbo. Fun, affordable dance for girls/ladies, 4yrs and up, all fitness levels. dubbocityphysie@live. com.au

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: Meet on the second Tuesday of each month in the Masonic Village Hall, Darby Close at 10am contact Annemieke Neville 0432305103. 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. PO Box 285 Dubbo, Lois on 0428288325 or dubbolionsinc@gmail.com.

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

Dubbo Prostate Support Group: For information about future meetings, Elizabeth 0408 682 968

Dubbo RSL Euchre Club: 7pm, for 7.30pm, Dubbo RSL, 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.

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 0428 821 829

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, starts with 2-4 years Sparkles class, Auditorium at St Mary’s Primary School. 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. Rob on 0417 497 187

South Dubbo Veteran’s & Community Men’s Shed: 9am-12pm, Cnr of High and Palmer Streets. New members welcome Toastmasters Club: FIRST and THIRD Tuesday of the month, 7pm-9pm, Dubbo RSL Club, Brisbane St., 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, Sharna 0438 693 789.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings:

7pm, (1.5hrs), ‘Topic’ meeting, St Brigid’s Catholic Church, 198 Brisbane St, Jack 0418605041 or Sally 0427 829 807, 1300 222 222 or www.aa.org.au

AllAbilitiesDanz: 10.30am, West

Dubbo Primary Community Centre.

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

Ballroom Dancing: Wednesday

7:30-9:30pm $10. Wesley Hall Cnr of Carrington Avenue & Church Street, Dubbo. Graham Woods 0447 885 603

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

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

Buninyong Community Centre

Meditation Class: Wednesday July 19, 12:30-2pm. Contact 68454661.

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

CWA Dubbo Evening branch: FIRST

Wednesday of month, 7pm, 3 Frith Street. Barb 0409 159 556

CWA Narromine: SECOND Wednesday of the month, 5.30pm, USMC. Carolyn 0427747478

CWA Terramungamine: SECOND

Wednesday of the month, 10am, Dubbo

RSL Club. Barb 0427 251 121

CWA Wellington Branch: Second Wednesday of Month, 10:30 a.m., Wellington CWA Rooms, Warne St, Wellington. Contact Marion on 0429033836

Dementia Friendship Group:

SECOND Wednesday of month, 10am, Western Plains Cultural Centre, Creo Cafe, Wingewarra St. Anne Gemmell or Jeanie Cronk on 6881 3704

Digital skills for seniors: 31-33 Church Street. Free, one-on-one help using smartphone, tablet/iPad, or laptop. Connecting Community Services, 1800 319 551

Dubbo Arts and Craft Cottage: 10am-4pm, 137 Cobra Street. A large range of handcrafted gifts made by

members available. Contact 6881 6410

Dubbo Bobbin Lacemakers: THIRD

Wednesday of the month, 10am-3pm, Arts & Crafts Society Cottage and Craft Shop, 137 Cobra Street. Judy 6882 5776

Dubbo Bridge Club: 9.45am, for 10am-1pm, Bultje Street (Tennis Courts), Dubbo. $7 members, $9 non-members.

Libby 0428 254 324

Dubbo Community Garden: 9am12pm, 4 Palmer Street. A time to garden with others, learn more skills and grow

friendships. Contact Denise 0433 623

842 or Julie 0428 821 829

Dubbo Electric Vehicle Interest, Owners, Users & Supporters (DEVIOUS) group: FIRST Wednesday of each month, 12pm to 1pm, Western Plains Cultural Centre café. Chris 0409

321 470

Dubbo Garden Club: 10am, FIRST

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

Dubbo Ratepayers and Residents

Association: 6.30pm, every SECOND

Wednesday of month, RSL Coffee Shop.

Jenny 6884 4214 or Merilyn 0458 035 323

Dundullimal Dubbo Support Crew

Inc: FOURTH Wednesday of month, 10am, Dundullimal Homestead. Support Homestead functions. 6884 9984, 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,

10am, Buninyong Community Centre, Myall St Dubbo, run by 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 month, Geurie Masonic Centre. Please email secretary@lodgeallanstuart416.org.au

Macquarie Intermediate Band:

6 pm, school term, Band Hall, Boundary Rd. 6884 6686/info@macqcon.org.au, Dubbo District Band 0422 194 059 dubboband@gmail.com

Narromine Community Women’s Shed: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10am -3pm, The Wesley Centre, 138 Dandaloo Street, Narromine. Leona 0487 200 987

Walter T. Grant Seniors Social Club: 9am-2pm, Number 1 Oval, Club house. $6 per day. BYO lunch. Pre-lunch cards and games, post-lunch bingo. Jan

Miller 0418 255 217

West Dubbo Rotary: 6pm, Club Dubbo, Whylandra Street West Dubbo

Waluwin Bunji Tenpin Bowling

Program: Social tenpin bowls for Aboriginal people 40 years +, $10 per week; includes morning tea and T-shirt.

Call Campbell 1800 319 551

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.

Bobby “spurs” club to first win in Shield struck in his honour

By GEOFF MANN

ROB Hughes devoted his life to football, founding Orana Spurs and creating some wonderful pathways for juniors.

When he died after bravely battling cancer for many years, a Shield was struck to honour his commitment to the sport of soccer.

Fighting for the trophy last Friday night, it may have been the late mentor’s memory that inspired Spurs to claim “The Bobby” for the first time ever!

The Bulls won it for the first two years and, when points and goals were shared over the past two seasons, the men in Orange maintained bragging rights.

Under lights at Victoria Park though it was finally Rob’s beloved Reds who turned-up with a mission

score-line.

However, things could have been so different, if goalkeeper Bailey Delaney had not saved back-to-back penalty attempts in

The Bulls‘ respected Co-Coach, Scott Fox, touchingly summed-up the feeling of those who gathered

“Bobby would be smiling down; he would have loved the fierce competitive game we turned-on tonight.

“It is really important for our

Frozen Ducks

nise the lifelong devotion to the game of the man whose name and face appears on the Memorial Shield,” he added.

Tears were shed by stalwarts of the Spurs, as they also paid tribute to Bob and Carol’s resting place on Sunday.

Weather gods bring-out 40-plus happy Sunday bowlers

Contributed by ‘PISTOL PETE’

THE “weather gods” last Sunday made-up for the previous week’s misery; encouraging a healthy total of 43 bowlers onto the greens for some Sundy banter; with the sunshine also drawing-out some hot scores.

Paul Martin, back for his first game this year, teamed with Colin Teale and Neil Hayburn in what should have been a close game against Mick Strawhan, Julie Brown, and Col Dover. The latter had a poor first eight ends however, winning only one to trail by 14 shots, adding another five after the break. Neil’s lot added seven, but the final 19-8 win for Mick, Julie, and Col D, fairly reflected the contest.

In another whitewash, Helene Emblen, Allan Stratford, and Col Cottee, had it all over Chris

Castlehouse, Vicki Hummel, and Kevin Scott. The first half produced a close 9-8 lead to Col’s side but, during the second half, Helene, Allan, and Col, used some multi-shot ends to upset any chances that Kevin’s side had. A power win for Helene, Allan and Col – 11 ends to five, 25 shots to 12, which gave them the runner’s-up for the morning.

Good bowling from both Mary Perry and Cheryl Storch also helped their skip, Phil Knight, produce a commanding performance in their game against Daphne Dunbar, John Kennedy, and Pete Ruzans. The latter struggled to stop the others from scoring many multi-shots with Mary, Cheryl, and Phil, directing the rhythm of the game to claim a big win, 25-7, and earn them the “team of the morning” award.

Leo was once again the swinger

for both Therese Gaio and John Cole, as well as for John McKenzie and Ian Humphries. Hard to tell which of the teams produced a bigger reward for Leo, but John McKenzie and Ian seemed pleased with their swinger as they rang-up 10 shots for the first eight to lead by three. Therese and Coley then found their way, using Leo for some assistance as they added 10 for the second eight and a 17-15 win, after picking-up a double on the last!

A game of pairs between the girls, Gaye Cottee and Karen Greenhalge, and the boys, Pete Bennison and Graham Ross, also went right down to the wire.

Gaye and Karen were slow off the mat returning just three shots from their winning ends, while the boys racked-up 13 from theirs. Thinking they were home with a comfortable lead, they al-

lowed the girls to dominate the early parts of the second half with four and five shot counts, but they just could not breach the bridge. It was a strong performance from Gaye and Karen to reduce a 10-shot deficit to just three at the finish, with Pete and Graham winning a tough match by 18-15.

Having to do the chasing for much of this game, Di Hildebrant, Ruby Stockings, and Paul Goodstat found Chris Strojny, Ray Strawhan and Al Andriske doing all they could to keep them at bay. Paul’s side battled hard, but banked only four in the first eight ends. Leading by three at the turnaround Chris, Ray and Al, went-on with it to win the game 17-8, 10 ends to six.

Happy with their first eight ends and feeling confident, Rob Pfeiffer and Matt Quill, moved

Eric and Gordon into a three-shot lead, which Rob and Matt found too hard to overcome. They came close with a triple on 13, but that was not enough to take the win. Eric and Gordon proved the lucky recipients of a well-played win; 17-14.

“Doc” Livingston, Ken Whittaker, and Mike Twohill, also had a real struggle in the final game. They scored five before the turnaround, while Sue Armstrong, and real-life partner, Frank Armstrong, along Mel Giddings had notched seven. The second eight was not any better for Mike’s side, adding only four more as the Armstrong’s and Mel rolledin 10 shots to record a solid 17-9 win.

PHOTO: DUBBO PHOTO

Joel Tongue, Jared Corby, Ben Manson, Jess Fee, Aidan Shields, Bailey Delaney, Jarrod Buckland, Stephen Tongue, and Connor McDonald.

Jets fly flag for sponsors and local charities

By GEOFF MANN

NARROMINE Jets held their annual charity and sponsors round last Saturday, taking the opportunity to thank those who make significant contributions that allow the club to excel on and off the field.

The players also ran-out in specially-designed jerseys that reflected the heritage of the famous club.

“It was all about supporting, Narromine Cancer Support Group, Narromine VRA, and the Australian Skin Foundation, three organisations doing important work in our community,” Jets Publicity Officer, Sally Everett smiled.

“The jerseys were auctioned at the club and all proceeds divided equally between the three. An incredible $15,740 raised with each organisation being presented with a cheque for $5246.67!” she added.

Unfortunately for the Jets on the field, they ran into the barking-hot Teriers from Gulgong, who took the Boronia Challenge Cup while also maintaining their unbeaten season 40-30.

The Narromine Jets League Tag Team beat Gulgong 64-0. PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED

The Narromine Jets First Grade side with Dugald Saunders.

Three generations of playing Jets – Anthony Everett with nephew and niece, Zac and Alexi Everett.

Narromine Jets’ sponsors, Brett Hoyle (Dubbo City Toyota) and Sam Ward (WARDI)

At the Narromine Jets charity day; Karen Saunders and Bob Walsh

Michael Burns, Dugald Saunders, and Doug Potter, the First Grade captain-coach. Pauline and Bruce PetersAuctioneer extraordinaire and sponsor, Tim Wiggins

President Michael Burns, Shane Smith (VRA), Sally Everett (Australian Skin Cancer Foundation).

Michael Burns with Nicki McCutcheon from the Narromine Cancer Support Group.

Clancy Henderson Henderson

our Reserve World Champion

By JENET STEWART

YOU may recall the front cover of Dubbo Photo News with Millah and Brontie Frost who were about to head off to the Ranch Sorting National Championships (RSNC) world finals in Fort Worth, Texas, back in June this year.

There were six other Australians including the Frost sisters; the Camilleri family from Inverell; Brad Shields from Coonamble; and the Hendersons… Lonnie, Cindy, and their daughter Clancy. Clancy Henderson attended the RSNC Texas and competed in the Youth 12 years and under section.

To explain just how the RSNC works, Clancy’s mother Cindy Henderson was kind enough to provide us with these details:

“At the world finals the classes are enormous: one class had 743 first-go runs which then went to Top 150, down to Top 30, then Top 10. Most classes take three rounds to make it into the Top 10, so four rounds in total.” Consistency is key, making sure you stay focused and get a good score each round to get you through. Ranch sorting is a timed event, not a judged event.

“You are rated in a nine-point rating system that is based on statistical performance and not opinion. Ranch Sorting is typically a two-man team sorting ten cattle numbered 0-9 and one unnumbered cow, for a total of eleven head,” Cindy explained.

At the event the Hendersons were blessed with perfectly matched horses that were hired

for the eights days of competition. “Clancy had her dream come true by getting to ride with her idol Jessie Wolfe from the US, a professional in the sport and an inspiration to many. Our family arrived in Texas only three days before it started and had two rides on our horses before the competition began as we were in Dubbo the weekend before, hosting and competing at the Ranch Sorting National Championships Australia (RSNCA) finals. Clancy finished the year in Australia as National Champion in her division of Youth 12 years and under. She then came away from the Ranch Sorting World Finals as Reserve World Champion and overall High Point in the same division,” Cindy proudly professed. Of the six other Australians

competing in Fort Worth, Texas, Lonnie and Cindy Henderson, Brad Shields and the Camilleri family also made it through to the Top 10s. The Frost girls from Dubbo rode well making it through in some of their events to the second and third rounds.

An enormous feat by all competing, especially considering the number of people competing, the horses were on loan, and most had little time with their horses to prepare and become accustomed to the new horse for the event. “It is a massive achievement for the Australians, travelling to the USA and competing on horses we don't know, and still being competitive against the best in the world,” Cindy commented. Clancy has been training hard

this year with guidance from B and L Performance Horses in the Hunter Valley, and has just returned from another week of training. “She loves the sport but loves her horse Billy even more. They are a fantastic team and have so much fun together,” Cindy said.

Dubbo Photo News wishes all competitors who represented Australia, particularly those from our hometown, Dubbo, for their outstanding effort. And to little Clancy what an amazing achievement you and the other girls have accomplished against many odds. Congratulations to all.

If anyone would like more information on Ranch Sorting or to get involved, feel free to contact Cindy on 0438 412 616.

Clancy Henderson and her horse Billy in Dubbo this week with Clancy's swag of prizes from the Ranch Sorting National Championships (RSNC) world finals in Fort Worth, Texas. Clancy was awarded Reserve World Champion in her age category.

PHOTO: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS.

Narromine Jets’ loss to Bears, highlights a close finals’ race

Contributed by CASTLEREAGH RUGBY LEAGUE

NARROMINE Jets have now learnt a tough lesson that has been taught to many, many, teams in the past.

That lesson being, that silencing the Coonamble Bears on their home patch is quite a difficult assignment, irrespective of where the Grizzlies might be on the competition ladder!

Going into the match, Coonamble had registered just one win for the season but, come full-time, that number had doubled after they downed the Jets 38 to 30, much to the delight of their redand-black army!

The loss by the Jets, combined with the Baradine Magpies holding the Cobar Roosters to a 30-all draw in the “Battle of the Feathers” at Baradine has added to what will be tense race to the finals with just three rounds to play.

Now, due the closeness of the sides, every first-grade game over the coming three weekends, has the potential to greatly-influence the final composition of the top five!

The draw with the Magpies has relegated the Cobar Roosters to third position on the ladder, which sets-up an epic battle with the Dunedoo Swans at Dunedoo this weekend.

The Swans just managed to get over the top of the Coonabarabran Unicorns in Coonabarabran, winning by just two points in a hard-

fought contest, with the vital three competition points that they picked-up leap-frogging them over the Roosters into outright second position.

The remaining game, played at Gulgong’s Billy Dunn Oval in front of a very supportive Terrier crowd enjoying the Gulgong club’s Centenary celebrations, saw the Gilgandra Panthers score the first points in the game in the fifth minute. They also scored the final points in the match with only three minutes remaining.

Unfortunately, however, the intervening 72 minutes belonged to the home side as was evidenced on the scoreboard, which read 3010 at fulltime.

This was not the Terrier’s tidiest of performances for the season, but it was more than enough for them to see off the Panther’s Boronia Cup Challenge and for them to retain their unbeaten status.

The win has all but assured them of gaining the minor premiership, but they would be ill-advised to try and coast into the semi-finals

in their remaining three competition games, beginning this weekend when they will be hosting a Coonamble Bears outfit that will no doubt be buoyed by their victory over the Jets last Saturday!

Following that game, the Terriers will have a testing road trip to Baradine, before playing at home against the Cobar Roosters in the final round.

In other games this weekend, Narromine will be hoping to get back into the winner’s list, after back-to-back losses to Gulgong

then Coonamble, when the Baradine Magpies pay them a visit at Cale Oval.

The Magpies are a young and enthusiastic side with a never-saydie attitude and this game presents itself as an attractive fixture with much to be lost by the Jets and, equally, much to be gained by the Magpies.

To accommodate rugby union games at the same ground on the same day, the Reserve Grade game will kick-off at 10.30am, followed by League Tag, and then the big First Grade game with an expected kick-off from around 1pm.

The match-of-the-round will be played at Dunedoo, with the second-placed Swans at home to the Cobar Roosters, who are currently third on the congested Competition Ladder.

However, they have the opportunity to reclaim second position if they can get over-the-top of the Swans at Robertson Oval.

The remaining game, will see Gilgandra at home to the Binnaway Bombshells.

The Panthers will be out to erase the memory of their 34-30 loss to the Bombshells at The Crater in Round Three, a loss that is still having repercussions for them in their battle to stay in the semi-final race.

The Coonabarabran Unicorns will enjoy picking-up the competition points courtesy of the bye this weekend, before resuming their crack at a semi-final berth when they host Gilgandra in Round 13!

Blood, guts, and glory, Gulgong's Jack Hart takes on a tough run in his side's close win against Gilgandra on the weekend. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED