Dubbo Photo News 14.09.2023

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SUNDAY 24 September

Devil’s Hollow Brewery

THURSday 21 September

6.30pm Bar open Sarah Drake

(sponsored by DREAM Festival)

7.30pm Sam on stage

dubbo FARMERS MARKET orana caravan and camping show

for more information go to dreamfest.com.au

AUSTRALIAN TOUR

It’s no coincidence that actor, health activist, and raconteur, Samuel Johnson (OAM), is holding the last show of his 18-month national tour, in Dubbo.

He loves the place, with next Thursday’s An Evening with Samuel Johnson at Dubbo Regional Theatre, to be something completely different.

He’s going to offer some hilarious truths about the entertainment industry, exposing scandalous showbiz yarns, alongside unbelievable personal anecdotes, including his quest for the ghost of a lost poet.

“I’ll be making some controversial comments, secrets that need to be told, some of the stuff is pretty scandalous.

“This the last show on my national tour, and I’m not going to hold anything thing back, so I hope no-one has their phone recording it, I could get in trouble,” he laughed.

By DAVID DIXON

But Johnson is far more than just a wit and barb, he will also be covering the inspiring role he has taken-on since his sister’s terminal diagnosis with cancer, including being an advocate, champion, and fundraiser for a number of important charities.

His work includes breaking the world record for longest distance travelled on one wheel, his Big Heart Project raising $2.55 million for charity, and his work with “the world’s most annoying sister”.

His work campaigning for his charity, “Love Your Sister”, is in memory of his sibling, Connie Johnson (OAM), who died from cancer in 2017.

Dubbo Base Hospital, he is proud to say, is host to a clinical trial in precision medicine which was sponsored by his charity to the tune of $1.2 million.

“This trial, being run in conjunction with Macquarie University is very dif-

ferent, it’s a world-first for Dubbo and surrounds, and this event will give me a chance to fully-explain its benefits,” he said.

“What’s happening in Dubbo, along with 11 other towns, is the most exciting thing I’ve ever seen, and if it is a success, it will impact on health-care in the whole region,” he enthused.

He said that the region’s support for his work provided the perfect rationale for ending his tour in the golden west, with the country in his blood from his earliest years.

“It had to end in Dubbo, it just had to, because of this world-first trial here, it was never going to be any other way,” he said.

“I’m actually a Victorian country boy, but we had a transient lifestyle, moving around for my father’s work, which was okay, I guess you get more experienc-

Next Thursday’s An Evening with Samuel Johnson at Dubbo Regional Theatre finishes up the wit and actor’s Australian tour, saying: “it was never going to be any other way”.

es, meet more people, if you move from town-to-town.”

His show, funny, sad, and reflective, also includes a mysterious “epic quest for a lost poet,” of which we’re not giving away anything here!

But it is the affection for his sister that shines through in everything he does.

”I called her ’the most annoying sister in the world’, but our love for each other was fierce,” he said.

“So now, I wear, the title of ’the most annoying brother in the world’, quite proudly.”

An Evening with Samuel Johnson is at Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre on Thursday, September 21, as part of the DREAM Festival, with tickets available at: www.dreamfest.com. au/events/samueljohnson

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The Reels Dubbo’s very own rock royalty:

By DAVID DIXON

FOR those readers who may have been interested in the trivia question on page four of last week’s Dubbo Photo News, the post-punk band formed in Dubbo in 1976 – whose 1981 song Quasimodo’s Dream was voted one of the top 10 Australian songs of all time in 2001 – were The Reels!

The Reels were an Australian rock band with all original members from the Golden West, a seemingly incredible fact often noted by industry journalists interviewing them at the time, who considered Dubbo to be the Outback.

As well as the novelty of their Central West origins, they also had another unusual local link.

Founder and lead singer Dave Mason was the son of local Member of Parliament John Mason who was also NSW Liberal Party and Opposition Leader from 1978–1981.

They enjoyed nine chart hits in Australia from 1979 until 1991, starting with their original compositions, the quirky electro-pop numbers Love will Find a Way, Pre-Fab Heart, According to My Heart, and Shout & Deliver.

They then made a nice line in highly innova-

tive covers of songs such as the Burt Bacharach and Hal David classic, This Guy’s in Love with You, which went No. 7 nationally; Creedence Clearwater Revival’s, Bad Moon Rising; Edison Lighthouse’s Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes); and Dragon’s Are You Old Enough?

But probably their greatest achievement was the haunting 1981 song Quasimodo’s Dream which, although never appearing on the charts at its release, was later voted one of the top 10 Australian songs of all time by a 100-member panel from Australasian Performing Rights Association (APRA) in 2001.

Always more popular with pop music aficionados than the general public, rock music historian Ian McFarlane described the group as “one of the most original and invigorating pop bands to emerge from the Australian New Wave movement of the late 1970s.”

For those who may comment “Well, they were not exactly the Beatles or the Rolling Stones”, comparable cities like Orange and Bathurst would give their guitar-pluckin’ little fingers for a group with such a fine rock-and-roll pedigree as The Reels!

For readers interested in last week’s Dubbo Photo News trivia question on the post-punk band formed in Dubbo in 1976 — whose 1981 song “Quasimodo's Dream” was voted one of the top 10 Australian songs of all time in 2001 — the answer is The Reels!

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Yoga, “kindness rock” and an obstacle course at Dubbo South Wellbeing Day

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Health and wellbeing of our young is a major issue for all parents, teachers, and carers in these anxious times.

To help build resilience in the next generation, Dubbo South Public School recently hosted their inaugural Community Wellbeing Day, with a number of important community services for adults and kids from around Dubbo in attendance. Groups taking part included representatives from the NDIS; mental health, grief, and loss counselling services; employment agencies; and cultural awareness and wellbeing support groups.

There was also a yoga demonstration, an obstacle course, and a “kindness rock” activity so that children and their families could learn various ways they can support their wellbeing at school, in their homes, or out in community, Dubbo South’s Student Support Officer Amy Welbourne said.

“The day was all about empowering our families to seek the additional support they may need to continue to grow as a family and assist their children with the best opportunities to learn and develop during their time with us here at Dubbo South Public School,” Ms Welbourne said.

“It is the first of what we hope will be many days like this that will continue to build in momentum and will see more families actively seeking support from the amazing services we have on offer here in Dubbo,” she added.

Enjoying Dubbo South Public School’s recent Community Wellbeing Day: Sapphire Dawson, with children, Patrick and Amari, and friends Deakon Milson, as well as Coopa, Hannah, and Jack Simmonds.

Students Orlando McCauley and Eli Williams enjoying a game of Connect Four at Dubbo South Public School’s recent Community Wellbeing Day

Student Riley Stanton was the winner of the headspace Dubbo lolly jar guessing competition at Dubbo South Public School’s recent Community Wellbeing Day.

Parents and teachers alike enjoyed Dubbo South Public School’s recent Community Wellbeing Day.

Firing up the barbie

Students enjoying a yoga session with Peta from Youthful YogaStudents holding the “plank” with trainer Jed Hardiman from F45 Dubbo

Students hearing all about the services on offer from Spear & Arrow Therapeutic Services

The Weekes family enjoying their barbecue picnic lunch

Darren’s song circle, a unique DREAM Festival presentation

By DAVID DIXON

Song Circles are a unique, intimate, performance popular among country music stars in America, with the Central West’s Darren Smith, bringing its special qualities to life at this year’s DREAM Festival.

Song Circles Volume One is being created between a trio of local artists, Clinton Hoy, Elle Flanagan, and Darren, this Sunday, September 17, at the Devil’s Hollow Brewery, in what is described as: “an exciting collaboration between some of the region’s hardest-working singer songwriters.”

In a concept borrowed from the stages of Nashville and New York, the musicians will play their own and each other’s songs, while chatting and offering insights into what it’s like to be a regional songwriter in the new music era.

For Darren, anyway, his workaday job, provides plenty of material for the country-infused ballads that are his stock-in-trade.

“I write about life, love, and loss, I’m a paramedic, and I try and incorporate some of that into my music,” he explained.

“I’m a 20-year veteran, and I try and use my music, my songs, as a way of coping,” he added.

He said the song circle presentation offers a wonderful insight into how he and his co-performers create the music that touches so many lives.

“We’re going to be in the song circle together, it’s a very intimate way of exploring your music,” he said.

“There’s a lot of background and joking and cutting in and playing on each other’s songs,” he explained.

As well as his own inspiration, attendees at the 1pm performance will also get an understanding of the works of Flanaghan, the acoustic singer-songwriter who has recently released her debut single, “Acclimatise”, and Dubbo musician and songwriter, Hoy.

“It’s going to be a really good time and something different that people haven’t seen before,” Darren said.

“You’ll be able to get an insight into all our three players, personalities, and what drives our music and creativity,” he added.

Although from Orange, Darren said he always enjoys playing in the golden west, and has high hopes for the trio’s the performance.

“I love it, they’re a really appreciative crowd locally,” he said.

“I always enjoy performing there, I’m also going not be performing at the ‘Under Western Skies’ festival in October, which I’m really looking forward to.” Tickets for the Song Circle are adults $15, children under 12, free. For more information, go to: au/events/song-circles-vol-1https://dubbo.com.

The Central West’s Darren Smith is bringing special qualities of Song Circles to life at this year’s DREAM Festival. PHOTO: EYETRIX PRODUCTIONS.

Retailer Nothing like a new book and QBD, our newest book store!

There’s nothing quite like a new book; and with the same sense of excitement and anticipation that comes from opening your favourite writer’s latest work, booklovers are rejoicing at the opening of Dubbo’s newest retailer, QBD Books.

Since its grand opening last month, our latest favourite reading outlet has been doing brisk business, with crime mysteries currently top of the pile.

“They’ve been very popular with customers, we’re selling a lot of crime fiction, both domestic and international,” a member of the QBD Books Dubbo team revealed.

“General fiction is also doing well; our first month has been really solid, we’re very happy with it,” they added.

QBD Books’ expansion into the Central West has seen the country’s largest Australian-owned and operated book retailer offer their unrivalled catalogue of works – from gardening, to biography, to the classics – to readers throughout the golden west.

The Dubbo store’s official unveiling and grand opening in Orana Mall in mid-August, marks QBD’s 87th retail outlet, a sign of the rude health of the company and its commitment to one of our favourite pastimes.

For an industry that pundits were once predicting would be a victim of the shift to online

publishing it seems still love the look, feel, and permanency of a good book.

This happy fact was highlighted at the launch, which was attended by QBD Books CEO, Nick Croydon; Dubbo Deputy Mayor, Councillor Richard Ivey; plus local rural romance author Alissa Callen, who conducted a highly-popular sit-down signing of her work.

At the opening, Mr Croydon said QBD’s continued investment in bricks-and-mortar stores is yet another sign of the enduring popularity of books.

“People love the tactile experience of reading a book, which is pretty much impossible to replicate,” he explained.

“Our sales continue to show how much Austra-

lians love their books, and this is why it’s exciting to open in a location such as Dubbo, where there is a community of avid book readers,” he added.

The new store, he emphasised, is much more than just another corner book outlet.

“The new QBD Books Dubbo offers locals the opportunity to browse thousands of titles that appeal to all ages and tastes,” he said.

“From new releases and best-sellers to educational and recreational products from iconic brand, Australian Geographic.”

He added that the Dubbo store opening was the latest example of QBD’s continued efforts to expand into regional areas.

“We are very focused on our future across Australia, and we are resolved to continue opening more bookstores, with regional areas a major part of our growth pipeline,” Mr Croydon said.

“There is the potential for us to open another two stores by the end of the year, while we will also be undertaking refurbishments of many of our existing stores.”

Founded in the late 1800s, QBD Books is the largest Australian-owned and operated book retailer, with 87 stores located in major shopping centres nationwide, as well as an online store which offers a secure shopping experience and a click-and-collect service.

To find out more, go to: qbd.com.au.

Foot Dubbo.

Very solid first month for our latest favourite reading outlet, QBD Books in the Orana Mall. Among some of their most popular works, staff McClay Scotson and Claudia Croker. PHOTO: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS/KEN SMITH

‘World Rhino Day’

GROWING BOY!

Juvenile Black Rhino Matobo, now weighing about 250kg, has spent the past four months bonding behind the scenes with mum Kufara, and can now be seen by Western Plains Zoo guests these school holidays.

THINK you’ve done Taronga Western Plains Zoo? There are two new attractions who have just been introduced for the coming school holidays.

Southern black rhino calf Matobo recently made his public debut along with another rhino calf, meaning that Dubbo is the only zoo in Australia to hold and breed three species of the endangered megafauna: the black, white, and greater one-horned rhino. Born using a world-first reproductive treatment in April 2023,

Matobo spent the past four months bonding behind the scenes with mum Kufara, but can now be seen by zoo guests.

“Matobo and Kufara are now out on our main black rhino paddock and, while they were a bit shy to start with, Matobo is getting more confident each and every day,”

Senior Keeper Jake Williams said.

“He’s a big boy now, about 250 kilograms, and starting to eat mum’s food… hay and goodies like sweet potato, carrots, and bananas. He’s out there, running

around with mum in the mornings, exploring his world and is meeting all the milestones we like to see,” he added.

In more rhino news, southern white rhino calf Jabulani, born in June, can also be seen on the white rhino paddock and on Friday, September 22, the zoo will celebrate “World Rhino Day” with three keeper talks to take place across the day.

Throughout the Queensland and NSW spring school holidays, children will also be invited to

Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone

The Energy Corporation of NSW (EnergyCo) is delivering the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) to provide a clean, affordable and reliable power supply for energy consumers across NSW.

Upcoming Environmental Impact Statement exhibition

EnergyCo is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone Transmission Project (SSI 48323210). The Environmental Impact Statement is due to be placed on public exhibition for comment by the Department of Planning and Environment on its major projects planning portal in the coming weeks.

In accordance with clause 181(6)(b)(ii) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 (NSW), EnergyCo hereby gives notice of the critical

More information

To stay informed about the EIS public exhibition and upcoming information sessions, please get in touch with our team to register for email updates. You can call us on 1800 032 101 or by emailing cwo@energyco.nsw.gov.au. We look forward to hearing from you.

For more information about the Central-West Orana REZ, visit energyco.nsw.gov.au/cwo

complete the Rhino Ranger Trail and learn more about the five surviving species of rhino.

“For us keepers, every day is ‘Rhino Day’, but it’s extra special for us to see the species taking over the zoo these school holidays,” Jake said.

“With fewer than 27,000 rhinos left in the wild, days like ‘World Rhino Day’ are important to raise awareness of the plight all rhino species are facing, so we can all do our part to save them,” he explained.

Rhinos are not the only babies bouncing around at Taronga Western Plains Zoo this spring, with the Meerkat mob recently welcoming its second litter of pups for 2023.

Born on August 2, the six fluffy new additions are right at home at The Waterhole where guests can see them busily digging, foraging, playing and of course doing sentry duty. Meerkats reach their full height at just six months of age, so get in quick to see these adorable babies for yourself.

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Cinnamon Spiced Nuts

ingredients...

4 cups deluxe mixed nuts or individual types

totalling 4 cups

1/3 cup maple syrup

3 tbsp light brown sugar

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground cloves

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1 1/2 tsp salt

method...

STEP

STEP 2 On the prepared sheet pan, combine the nuts, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, cayenne, and salt. Stir together and spread into an even layer. 4 cups deluxe mixed nuts, 1/3 cup maple syrup, 3 tbsp light brown sugar, 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground cloves, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1/2 tsp cayenne, 1 1/2 tsp salt.

STEP 3 Roast 12-15 minutes. The sugar thickens and coats the nuts. Remove from the oven. While cooling, stir intermittently to break up any large pieces. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

NUTRITION

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 199kcal

Nuts are back in stock, delicious new varieties and all of your favourites available now.

Maths in focus at Narromine Public School

Class 5/6S has been putting new concepts into practise in their Mathematics classes after several staff members attended the STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) 2023 Conference hosted by the Department of Education. Teachers have been creating a ‘thinking classroom’ and instituting strategies such as randomly grouping students and the impact of standing up in solving Mathematics problems!

Ethan Grant solving equations in an active way.

Joe Robertson and Amy Chant standing for their solutions.

Emily Newton, Archie Craft and Ally Gill working on their multiplication problems

Kye Sultana and Mason Burns working out their multiplication strategies. Multiplying decimals with a visual.

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

The best career opportunities so far in 2023

IN an evolving labour market landscape, Australia is witnessing significant growth in several career sectors in 2023.

According to the latest data from the Australian Government’s National Skills Commission, several sectors are brimming with opportunities for job seekers and professionals looking to pivot their careers.

Here, we outline three career options that are particularly flourishing, promising a bright future for those who choose to venture into these domains.

Healthcare and Social Assistance

In line with global trends, Australia’s healthcare and social assistance sector continues to show robust growth. With an aging population and a renewed focus on healthcare in the wake of the pandemic, professionals in various roles including registered nurses, aged care workers, and healthcare managers are in high demand.

The Australian Government’s

Labour Market Information Portal has indicated that this sector will see substantial growth, with a predicted surge in employment of 250,000 jobs by 2024.

Renewable Energy Sector

As the world transitions to greener alternatives, Australia is fostering a vibrant renewable energy sector. With the government’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions, there has been a significant uptick in opportunities in renewable energy projects including solar and wind energy.

Professionals with expertise in engineering, project management, and environmental science will find abundant opportunities to contribute to this burgeoning sector.

The National Skills Commission highlights that this sector is expected to grow at an exponential rate, making it a promising career option for the future.

Information Technology

In an increasingly digitised world, the information technol-

ogy sector in Australia is experi-

move for those seeking to build a resilient and rewarding career in Australia.

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

The National Skills Commission is expecting jobs in the Renewable Energy sector to grow at an exponential rate.

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Does your company have an employee referral program?

WHAT better tool for an organisation to address staffing challenges than its trusted staff? Here’s a brief look at the ins and outs of employee referral programs, where existing staff members are encouraged to endorse people they know as potential candidates for positions vacant within the company.

Morale builder

When your employees are your recruitment partners, they have a sense of ownership over their workplace culture. You show them you value their contribution. Being recruited by an acquaintance can enable a more seamless onboarding process for new hires.

Incentive strategies

Employees should be incentivised to

spread the word. A monetary reward is always welcome, but you could also consider other perks like a bonus paid leave day. Keep your referring employee informed of the status of the recruit, so their engagement doesn’t end with the initial recommendation.

Targeted recruitment

An employee referral program enables you to make hires more closely fitted to your needs. Whether you want to enhance diversity in your workplace or seek specific skills, your existing employees are your best resource for finding that perfect mix of desired qualities.

Talk to an HR consultant for advice on building an effective employee referral program for your business.

# DUBBO JOBS COUNTER

556

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

Heavy Diesel Mechanic, Dubbo

Inland Petroleum is seeking a dynamic and motivated Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join their team in a full-time capacity. The selected individual will be an integral part of a modern fleet management system equipped with the latest safety and tracking technology. Key responsibilities for this role encompass heavy vehicle maintenance tasks such as installation, repair, diagnostics and preventive upkeep of Kenworth Cummins ISX and E5 engines. This entails the adeptness to dismantle and reassemble engines or their components, and a knack for identifying and reporting additional service or repair needs noticed during routine check-ups.

The prospective candidate should be

LOVE YOUR WORK

reliable, results-driven and possess stellar communication and organisational skills, thriving in a high-intensity, fastpaced work setting, ideally with prior experience in the logistics industry.

Prerequisite skills and qualifications include relevant trade credentials, familiarity with Cummins Software (preferable), and exceptional attention to detail. While a current NSW HR/MR Drivers Licence is preferred, it is not a compulsory requirement. Embrace this opportunity to be part of a progressive company fostering growth and innovation.

The above is a summary of this position. Full details can be found at www. seek.com.au/job/69932981

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

Rhiannon Griffith

Where do you work?

Dubbo

Orana Dance Centre (and M.A.G.S)

What’s your role?

Teaching dance to children from 2 to 18 years

Why do you Love Your Work? Because I get to be creative whilst working

either and building amazing relationships with the kids and my colleagues

What’s been your most embarrassing/funny moment at work? I once dropped someone on stage

If you could work for a celebrity, who would it be, and why? Timothée Chalamet because why

not?

If you could work anywhere in the world, where would it be, and why? Disneyland so I could hang out with Olaf every day

What was your first paying job? This one!

Three words your friends would use to describe you. Work-a-

holic, creative, dedicated. How would you spend a win of a million dollars? Travelling, literally anywhere. Or perhaps stocking up on baby gear for my new niece/ nephew.

What actor would you have play you, in a movie about your life? Anyone who is short.

What

better tool for an organisation to address staffing challenges than its trusted staff?

Improving walkability and river access, with new Legacy Pathway

FUNDING provided to help enhance pedestrian access in local government areas is helping create a fantastic new walkway beside the Macquarie River.

A new “Legacy Pathway” – to be built along the eastern bank of the waterway behind the CBD – is now one step closer to completion, with official turning of the first soil recently.

With walkability now a key aim of urban planners, the $3.2 million project is designed to enhance the connectivity of the riverbank precinct with a 320-metre pathway boasting four viewing platforms overlooking the river.

Launch of the joint NSW Government and Dubbo Regional Council Dubbo-funded project was an exciting day for the community, Dubbo Mayor Councillor Mathew Dickerson said.

“The project has

been on the agenda for some time now in different formats, (but) it takes a lot of work behind the scenes to get largescale projects such as this one to the construction phase,” Cr Dickerson said. “I

am pleased we are another step closer to seeing this project come to life and improve the recreational amenity and opportunities for the city.”

The shared pathway is being constructed with the local river-

ine habitat in mind, in areas that avoid the “Structural Root Zones” and “Tree Protection Zones” of the mature river red gums in the area.

The pathway will also include improved access to the boat

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

Sep 14: Sam Neill, NZ-born actor, 76. Geraldine Brooks, author, 68. Kepler Wessels, South African cricketer, 66. Mark Riley, Seven Network political reporter, 63. Wes Carr, singer, 41.

ramp and a number of adjacent parking spaces for vehicles and trailers.

The legacy program was developed to support council to increase assessments of development and rezoning applications in order to create new development capacity and meet demand for housing and employment.

“Access to public open space provides essential amenity for communities,” State Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said.

“This pathway will be a tourist drawcard offering stunning views across the river, while providing a great recreational asset for those living nearby,” he added.

The tender for construction was awarded to David Payne Constructions in August and construction is expected to be completed in February, 2024.

Sep 15: Fred Nile, NSW politician, 89. Tommy Lee Jones, US actor, 77. Oliver Stone, US filmmaker, 77. Paula Duncan, actress, 71. Terry Lamb, footy player, 62. Brett Kimmorley, footy player, 47. Sophie Dahl , author-model, 44. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, 39.

Sep 16: Janet Andrewartha , Lyn Scully in Neighbours, 71. Mickey Rourke, US actor, 71. David Copperfield illusionist, 67. Mary Coustas , actress-comedian, 59. Shannon Noll , singer, 48. Nick Jonas, US singer, 31.

Sep 17: Bruce Spence, ac tor, 78. Rita Rudner, US comedian, 70. Kevin Clash, US puppeteer of Elmo fame, 63. Baz Luhrmann, filmmaker, 61. Anastacia , US singer, 50. Danielle Brooks, actress, 34.

Sep 18: Gerry Harvey, Har vey Norman boss, 84. Louise

REGIFT

Quality donations of clothing and goods are sorted and

Shannon Noll

packed by our volunteers to be upcycled through the Emmanuel Care Op Shop. Upcycling takes your unloved items for someone to love.

There is always something to find in the Op Shop and we pride ourselves in the variety of choices, from the upmarket to the budget conscious. Our friendly volunteers are always on hand to help you find the perfect item.

All proceeds from sales at the Op Shop help keep us in operation to serve the local community in need.

“Help for Today-Hope for Tomorrow"

The dirt is about to fly on a new “Legacy Pathway” being built along the eastern bank of the Macquarie River. (From left:) Council’s Open Spaces and Recreation Manager Ian McAlister; Major Projects Project Coordinator Lee Bayliss; Dubbo Mayor Councillor Mathew Dickerson; David Payne Constructions representative Tom Aitkins; Cr Shibli Chowdhury; Premise representative Matthew Thorne; Public Works representative Adrian Hickey; and Dubbo Council CEO Murray Wood.

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African dancers, a mariachi band, Chinese dragons, Zimbabwean drummers, and Indigenous performers, the world is coming to Stuart Town on the October Long Weekend, and everyone is invited! Located between Dubbo and Orange on the scenic Burrendong Way, the historic community is throwing itself into its aptly-titled Multicultural Festival, with attendees invited to dress in their national costumes to add colour to this international celebration.

With only a $2 gold coin donation entry, there’ll be something for everyone at the Sunday, October 1 fair, spokesperson, Pam Gough explained.

“We’ll have food from cultures around the world, belly dancers, local country and western performers, dance groups from Indian, Nepalese, and Celtic cultures, Zimbabwean drummers, and more than 100 stalls filling the main street,” Pam said.

“There’s a puppet show, small animal farm, slides, miniature train rides, a merry-go-round, face-painting an art show, and even helicopter joy rides,” she added.

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Master of Ceremonies, is Sydney Opera House performer, raconteur, story-teller, and accomplished musician, Simon Busmann.

“There’ll be music all day, buskers, four multicultural dance bands, and the famous RAAF band also performing,” Pam said.

“We’re starting about 9am, so people can come and have a great day, and then head home in the evening for the footy (NRL) grand final,” she added.

With entry only a coin donation, and children under five free, bring your cash, because there are no ATMs at the event.

With the inaugural Festival last year overcoming a wet spring to draw a good crowd, this year organisers are expecting up to 5000 visitors to descend on the historic township, whose former name Ironbark, was once immortalised in the Banjo Patterson poem, “The Man from Ironbark”.

Pam said that, the big band sound, was a major success of 2022’s first-ever running of the celebration, and will be so again this year.

“At last year’s inaugural Multicultural Festival, the Royal Australian Army Band was a hit

and organisers, the Stuart Town Action Group Inc, are delighted to advise that they have been able to secure the Royal Australian Air Force Band to be part of this year’s event,” Pam said.

“This will complete an exciting daylong programme of music and activities plus traditional food from around the world and a diverse, interesting range of stalls down the main street and around the recreational ground to the oval,” she said.

The day, she said, is designed to be a celebration of the community of nations that make up our world.

“With all this and more, it’s sure to be a great fun day for all ages and we are hoping that many visitors will come along in their national costumes on the day,” Pam said.

“And all this for only $2 a head with children under five free; so dust-off your comfy shoes and come and share a day of fun and joy with us at Stuart Town on Sunday October 1.

The event is supported by Multicultural NSW, for more information contact Mel Howard on 0434 224 171, or Pam Gough on 6846 8208.

$2 Entry Kids under 5 free (NO ATM)

DEMONSTRATIONS LATIN AND OTHER STREET DANCING, ZIMBABWE PERFORMERS, CHINESE DRAGONS, PUPPET SHOW

DANCERS

NEPALESE, MARIACHI, INDIAN, LATIN and BOLLYWOOD DANCERS

African traditional dancers and drummers will be part of the spectacular colour, music, and culture of this year’s Multicultural Festival on Sunday October 1 at Stuart Town. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

DREAM Dazzles

By KEN SMITH

After a few most welcome spring days, winter decided to drop in and check out the much anticipated return of DREAM in Victoria Park.

From 12 noon onwards, waves of locals and visitors enjoyed the family friendly atmosphere.

The inflatables at Number One Oval provided plenty of smiles, the food and market stalls enjoyed plenty of attention, and the variety of mainly local stage performances comprising music, dance, and Matilda the Musical kept the crowd thoroughly entertained.

From mid-afternoon it was time for a feed from the fantastic variety on offer, crowds packing the Lantern Parade and more centre-stage performances.

A very well-organised and variety-packed day and evening of fun and entertainment.

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We can wait to see what is “DREAMED” up for next year.

Well done and congratulations to all involved.

Macquarie Conservatorium Big Band.

DREAM Compere and Operations Manager DRTCC Linda Christof and Director of Macquarie Conservatorium Vivienne Winther

Nat and Matt Rendell

Millie Mills

Saturday November18

OranaSupportServiceis holdingtheirmajorfundraiser fortheyearwithtwoexciting eventsfeaturinginternational singer/songwriterToniChilds.

OnSaturday18November therewillbeadinnerand concertatDubboRegional CouncilConventionCentre.

Ticketsfora3-course dinnerandstage performancebyToni Childscost$165andare availablethroughDRTCC BoxOffice.Luckydoor prizes,rafflesandasilent auctionwillbeheldonthe night.

OnSunday19November ToniChildswillhosta YogaExperienceatDubbo RhinoLodge. Enjoyacombinationof improvisationaldance, storytelling,singingand gentleasanasforjust $66.00.

TicketsfortheToniChilds YogaExperienceareonsale through123tix. Comealongandenjoythis uniqueYogaexperience whilesupportinglocal DubboCharityandspecialist homelessnessservice,Orana SupportService. TheRestaurantwillbeopen forthosewantingtostayon afterwardsforlunchat DubboRhinoLodge.

Tickets

Natalie and Ted with Grandson Ollie.

Karen and Matilda

‘Matilda the Musical’ by St John’s Primary and Secondary Schools

High energy and tons of fun from tiny tots to adults with Fierce Performing Arts

Dubbo Ballet Studio. Their performance of Equinox Season 'Cloaked' was mesmerising

Indigenous Literacy Day

By LANA EATHER

Lots of smiles and enthusiasm for the Macquarie Regional Library as a large group of excited children, parents and carers gathered to celebrate Indigenous Literacy Day. Aunty Iris from Dubbo TAFE joined the group to commemorate Language, Country and Elders while encouraging a love of literacy. The group eagerly participated in songs, rhymes and stories.

Indigenous Literacy Day is an annual initiative of

The Indigenous Literacy Foundation. The Foundation maintains “Literacy provides a fundamental step of building context, comprehension and understanding, whether it is written, visual or auditory. For kids who miss that foundational step in their literacy journey, it has a lifelong impact.” The Macquarie Regional Library is ensuring these attendees have a joyous start to that literacy journey.

COUNCIL SNAPSHOT

DOING BUSINESS WITH COUNCILDUBBO DAY AWARDS PHOTO CALL OUT WELCOMING NEW CITIZENS

Dubbo Regional Council welcomed 31 residents of the Dubbo Region on Thursday 5 September, as they made their pledge to Australia, officially becoming Australian Citizens.

The event welcomed new citizens from eight countries across the globe. Council would like to congratulate these residents on their Citizenship, and thank them for choosing the Dubbo Region as their home.

Are you a qualified contractor in building services, minor civil works or arboriculture services located within 50km of Dubbo or Wellington?

Then register for Council’s Prequalified Panel to be considered for works up to $250,000. Register at dubbo.nsw.gov.au

Nominations are now open for the Dubbo Day Awards and will close at 5pm, Friday 20 October 2023.

The awards recognise volunteers who have made a valuable contribution to the Dubbo community.

The Dubbo Day Awards ceremony will be held on Thursday 23 November 2023.

To nominate visit dubbo.nsw.gov.au

The Western Plains Cultural Centre is calling out for images and/or items related to the history of stores in Dubbo or Wellington for an upcoming exhibition.

If you have any photographs or items, contact Simone Taylor, Local Studies Officer on 68014436 or simone.taylor@dubbo.nsw.gov.au

Laurel Tompkins Smith

Lorna Brennan and Jo Efoti

Tilly and PIxie

Yow Yang and Miya Bevan

Aunty Iris and Suzie

Emily and Toby Bell

Nepal calling for Wello leaders on the Rotary trip of a lifetime

Nepal, home to Mount Everest and often called “The Roof of the World”, is the exciting destination for a group of Wellington students, with a hugely successful trivia night held this month getting them on their way.

Wellington Rotary Club have joined forces with Orange Rotary in taking the Year 12 Wellington High School leaders – Noah Brien, Shakyiah Elemes, Anna Lee, and Liam Miller – on a Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) trip of a lifetime.

The four adventurers leave on Wednesday, November 15, for their threeweek journey, with their trip including providing support for health services and helping local humanitarian projects.

The four will initially see the nation’s capital of Kathmandu, and from there will be travelling around the country participating in other activities before spending 10 days in a remote village that the program’s team leader Mary Brell OAM has been working with since 2011.

The tour will allow the students to use their backgrounds as trainees and apprentices to better help the local community with tasks such as health clinics, agriculture, and education.

Liam Miller said the trip would be a really good opportunity to experience the culture. “Another thing for me is, as I work in the hospital as a health trainee, it interests me to experience the health system in the village and how they cope,” Liam said. “Hopefully, I can assist in passing on some of the benefits that we have.”

Shakyiah Elemes said

that, as she also has a traineeship in health, it would be good to see and experience the difference between our health centres. “I think it will be a really good eye-opener to see a different culture to ours, but I’m also looking forward to seeing the mountains of Nepal,” Shakyiah said.

For Anna Lee, it will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportu-

nity which she’ll never get again. “I have a traineeship in childcare and we will be working with some schools there, so I’ll get to see how they teach and care for children,” Anna Lee explained.

As for Noah Brien, he’s very excited to go over to experience life out of Australia. “By comparison, we do have an easy life over here compared to where

we are going in Nepal,” he said. “So I’m sure I will come back with a real eye-opener from seeing and experiencing life from a different perspective,” he added.

To assist in getting the group over there, Wellington Rotary donated a series of wood raffles for the group to sell during winter, with a fantastic trivia night in early September

supported by more than 200 locals.

MC of the evening Ian Darney kept the audience engaged throughout the event, with many laughs along the way.

Over the night, the event raised a total of $10,000, a sum that the group are very appreciative of in helping defray their substantial travel costs for the trip.

To the “roof of the world”, Wellington Rotary Club have joined forces with Orange Rotary in taking Wellington High School’s Year 12 leaders — Shakyiah Elemes, Anna Lee, Liam Miller, and Noah Brien — on trip of a lifetime to Nepal. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Thumbs up and thank you to Henry Skewpeck and staff at Dubbo RSL for their care and attention to my father who had a fall in the club last Monday.

Thumbs up to everyone who came along and donated to the Nepal trip trivia night at Wellington RSL.

Thumbs up to Keiren, manager of Dundullimal Homestead, and to all of the wonderful volunteers who cater for our monthly event with such fun and grace.

Thumbs up to Dubbo’s tourist attractions. We recently enjoyed a weekend getaway to your city, loved your newspaper and loved the local cafes too.

Thumbs up to the family enjoying the great outdoors along the riverbank on Sunday. They were having so much fun it prompted me and my family to do the same later the same day. Inspirational, contagious enthusiasm!

Thumbs up to yet another wonderful example of the community spirit in our city – yes, I’m speaking about DREAM. I’ve already seen a couple of examples of how it’s bringing friends together again, as people prepare to get involved in the DREAM.

Thumbs up to the local fruit (yummy oranges) I was given by a generous neighbour recently. Which reminded me, I meant to put in a Thumbs Up to the people who’d put lemons outside their home earlier in the year with a sign “Free to good homes!”

Thumbs up to our local primary schools who held book week parades recently. It’s so lovely to see today’s children being encouraged to love books!

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Weather chaser finds us somewhere over the rainbow

According to legend, we might not be able to find the end of the rainbow, but we can find its beginning.

Local Scott Barber caught this rainbow in the making whilst driving from Dubbo to Penrith on Thursday, September 7, at Goolma in the Central West.

“The weather was starting to come in from the south, and I was keeping just ahead of it with the sun behind me and rain to the right,” Scott said.

“Very pretty…” he added.

PHOTO: SCOTT BARBER

Local author finds success with follow-up novel

By BEVERLY FEARNE

ON Friday, September 1, the Macquarie Regional Library hosted local author Val Clark as she celebrated the launch of her second novel, Found.

It is the highly anticipated sequel to Val’s first novel Lost, a N’Arth Chronicle. The N’arth Chronicles are a young adult fantasy series following the story of Shannon, a fifteen-year-old girl who has been kidnapped from earth and taken to the dying planet known as N’arth. In order to survive and return to earth, Shannon embarks on a perilous journey to save the dying planet, armed with just her wits, determination, courage, and a sword.

Found continues Shannon’s story back on earth and her being the suspect in a murder investigation. Her time on N’arth has altered her DNA and she is experiencing biological changes. Fear for her life brings Shannon to the realisation that she must return to N’arth, but how? And when she does return what will await her?

With the release of Found, readers have asked if this book is the conclusion to the story and were delighted to discover that Val is currently writing the third book in the series, which will be the final novel in the N’arth Chronicles.

If you’re interested in reading this exciting fantasy series both books are available to borrow at the Dubbo Library and available for purchase at The Book Connection.

Val Clark launches her new novel ‘Found’ at the Macquarie Regional Library. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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STATE REAL ESTATE BODY’S NIGHT OF NIGHTS

The Real Estate Chat with Karen Chant from Chant and Co

What is Expressions of Interest?

In a sale by expression of interest (EOI), potential buyers are invited to put in their highest and best offer in writing to purchase a property. It may or may not have a specified closing date and time. During this period, potential buyers can inspect the property and decide if they are interested and how much they are willing to pay.

When submitting offers, buyers should ensure they are well researched and informed about the current market and recent sales so that they can submit an offer confidently and from a position of strength. Any offers that have been submitted will then be reviewed by the vendor for consideration.

There is no obligation on the vendor to accept the highest or any offer at all. They may disregard all offers if expectations are not met. Alternatively, the vendor may verbally accept an offer and request the purchaser to move towards paying the deposit immediately, signing and exchanging contracts.

If the vendor does not accept an offer, the property can be placed on the market as a private treaty sale or an EOI campaign may be rolled out again.

In some cases, the buyers could be given a chance to continue submitting offers until a price is deemed acceptable by both parties.

If you have a question, please email Karen at karen@chantandco.com.au or call Karen on 0448 191 167.

In a sparkling celebration at Sydney’s Star Entertainment Centre on September 7, the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) honoured industry leaders at its 26th Awards for Excellence gala.

Despite a year marked by unprecedented challenges, including fluctuating house prices and a rental crisis, the event shone a spotlight on those who have elevated industry standards through resilience and innovation.

REINSW president Peter Matthews

praised this year’s entrants for setting “a new standard for excellence in real estate practice” amidst the volatility created by continuous interest rate hikes by the Reserve Bank of Australia and soaring living costs.

“Choosing the top professional and agency for each category was extremely tough,” Mr Matthews noted, emphasising the high calibre of the nominees.

Among the distinguished awardees were Peter Vines of Ray White Commercial Western Sydney, crowned Commercial Salesperson of the Year, and Stuart Ritchie from McGrath Estate Agents, who secured the Auctioneer of the Year title.

Simone Fogarty of One Agency Orange was

SUNSET STROLLS TO THE RIVER,

awarded the Tim Anderson OAM Residential Property Manager award, while Corrie Sciberras from Scibberas Group RE clinched the Residential Salesperson accolade.

The night’s pinnacle award, the Woodrow Weight Award, was bestowed upon Alexandra Haggarty of First National Real Estate Maitland. A beacon of professionalism and empathy, Haggarty was recognised for her remarkable contributions to the industry and her local community. Apart from her commendable professional milestones, Haggarty has significantly impacted her community through the creation of the Domestic Violence Rapid Rehousing Partnership, in collaboration with local service provider, Carrie’s Place.

Mr Matthews hailed Ms Haggarty as a “true trailblazer” whose efforts in raising industry standards and nurturing ethical practices have made her a revered figure in the real estate sector.

The event concluded with a joyful gathering of over 500 members and guests, uniting industry professionals in a night of camaraderie and recognition of excellence, a true testament to the resilience and strength of the real estate industry in NSW.

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

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

0448 191 167

TOGETHER.

Celebrating at the Real Estate Institute of NSW’s 26th Awards for Excellence gala. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

Immerse yourself in luxurious country style living on this sprawling 25-acre parcel of land. Boasting 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a host of premium amenities, this property is a dream come true. Relax by the in-ground swimming pool or explore the vast potential of the large machinery shed, measuring 9x9 and 9x4.

REVITALISE YOUR YOUR SANCTUARY Tips for a stellar bathroom renovation

In any home, a bathroom is more than just a functional space – it’s a sanctuary, a place to unwind and refresh after a hectic day under the sun-soaked skies. Embarking on a bathroom renovation is an invigorating venture, offering you the chance to infuse some Aussie charm and modernity into your personal retreat. Here’s a guide to assist you in navigating through this renovation journey with finesse.

A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

Australia’s breathtaking landscapes provide a wealth of inspiration for bathroom aesthetics. Consider incorporating elements that echo the serene blues of the coastal lines or the earthy tones of the Outback. Natural materials like stone and

wood can lend a tactile, organic touch to your space, harmonising with the beautiful vistas outside your window.

INNOVATION AND EFFICIENCY

In the age of innovation, why not bring a touch of technology to your bathroom? Consider installing features such as heated floors for those cooler mornings or a smart shower system that allows you to control temperature and water flow with precision. Energy-efficient fixtures not only modernise your bathroom but also contribute to a greener, more sustainable lifestyle.

SPA-LIKE LUXURY

Turn your bathroom into a spa-like haven by incorporating elements that evoke relaxation and

luxury. Think freestanding bathtubs with a view, rainfall showerheads, and perhaps a sauna or steam room corner to unwind in style.

AUSTRALIAN FLORA

Introduce a bit of Aussie flora into your bathroom to create a tranquil, natural ambience. Potted native plants like Kangaroo Fern or Orchids can thrive in the bathroom’s humid environment, adding a vibrant splash of greenery and a connection to the Australian outdoors.

ARTISAN TOUCHES

An Aussie bathroom renovation is incomplete without a nod to the rich artisan culture. Incorporate handcrafted tiles or locally made fixtures to add a unique, personalised touch to your space,

celebrating craftsmanship and design excellence.

Embarking on a bathroom renovation is an opportunity to craft a space that reflects your personality while harmonising with the quintessential Australian lifestyle. By marrying functionality with aesthetic elements inspired by the natural beauty and innovation we’re renowned for, you are on your way to creating a bathroom sanctuary that is truly a joy to spend time in.

Ready to take the plunge? Dive into your bathroom renovation with these tips in mind, creating a space that’s not just refreshing but also a true representation of modern Australian living.

WHAT SAY KIDS

Zoe Canalese

How old are you? Three.

When was your birthday?

Last week.

How many candles were on your cake? One, two, three!

Who’s your best friend at Rainbow Cottage? Scarlett. Have you got brothers or sisters? I’ve got a little bubba. Do you have pets? I’ve got one, it’s a dog and he’s scratchy.

Do you know how many stars are in the sky? One, two, three, four, five

Drop Down

No. 101

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 must make changes at home and work to help you achieve your goals. Intense emotions are essential to motivate this transformation and enable you to take great pride in it.

TAURUS: Be patient! You’ll reach a satisfactory agreement with certain businesses or the law. You and your community can then assert your rights. Although it may surprise you, a marriage proposal may come out of the blue.

GEMINI: Work can be a source of considerable stress. However, your partner’s love and support will help you relax as you spend quality time together. Making a few changes to your routine could transform your relationship.

CANCER: You’ll go above and beyond to demonstrate your full potential. To achieve this, you must take the appropriate steps. Exercise regularly with your loved ones and good friends to stay fit.

LEO: It’s not always easy to balance work and family life. Ask those around you to support and help you mee t your goals. If your relationship is still new, you’ll start thinking about building a life together.

VIRGO: Be careful when you drive! Your loved ones will invite you to participate in fun ac tivities. Take advantage of it! Use your nego tiation skills to settle conflicts; your smile is your best asset.

LIBRA: You’ll be surprised to find the means to launch your business or to do some work around the house be fore summer. Improving your home will help you foster a more intimate relationship with your partner.

SCORPIO: You’ll kickstart the week with dynamic energy and the ambition to conquer the world. Make sure you manage your stamina to avoid draining yourself. Let the romance flow more freely between you and your better half.

SAGITTARIUS: Before making a commitment, think about and budget for achieving your goals. Stress can be very draining for the fun-loving, passionate person you are; look for moments to meditate.

CAPRICORN: You’ll meet a lot of people at work or elsewhere, which can create moment s of heightened stress. It’s essential to give yourself time to rest to avoid falling behind in projects or other tasks.

AQUARIUS: Time is precious. You need to be more organised and implement more structure. If you do this you’ll manage to get everything done and even take time to rest. Your loved ones will reward you by celebrating your efforts at a party.

PISCES: Take a step back and reflect on your career. If you haven’t taken a holiday in the past few months , consider doing so. Even a weekend away could help you sort out your ideas and give you a better perspective to make the right decisions.

Crossmath

Call

Quiz

Quick Crossword ACROSS

1 Distress caused by being away from residence (8)

5 Take (6)

10 Components (5)

11 Beatles song,— Wood (9)

12 Polynesian island (6)

13 English musician, Phil – (7)

14 Lively (8)

15 Respiratory disorder (6)

18 Scattered (6)

1 What country was the last to be accepted into the Commonwealth of Nations?

2 True or false: Buffalo wings were named after the animal?

3 What is the largest confectionery brand in the world?

4 Who was the oldest serving pope at the time of death or resignation?

5 Which actor played Henry McCord in Madam Secretary?

6 Influential philosopher and theologian Thomas Aquina was born during which century?

7 The Swedish outdoor equipment company Fjallraven’s name translates to what?

8 Who was the most recent US president to not begin their presidency on January 20?

9 Marjorie Finlay was an opera singer and the maternal grandmother to which pop star?

10 In which city would you find the Petronas Towers (pictured), the tallest twin building in the world?

20 Fish that swims in an upright posture (8)

21 Stand (7)

24 Long, narrow strip of fabric (6)

27 At the beginning (9)

28 Show amusement (5)

29 Form of sound reproduction (6)

30 Turkish symbol (8)

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 Area on the body consisting of pelvis and upper thigh bones (4)

2 Cocktail containing tequila and citrus juice (9)

3 Japanese dish (5)

4 Think about (8)

6 Mildly irritates (7)

7 Evidence of being elsewhere (5)

8 Visible features of an area (9)

9 Reptile of NT waters, briefly (4)

14 Hired killers (9)

16 Produce pleasing combination (9)

17 One who exposes another (8)

19 Holiday destination (7)

22 Oily fruit (5)

23 High ground (4)

25 Foundation (5)

26 Relish (4)

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”.

CUPPA COMICS

by Tony Lopes

by Gary Kopervas

THE SPATS by Jeff Pickering

THE TOONS’ VIEWS

Postcard 02.

The Singapore Flyer.

We have all heard of the London Eye. But what about th Singapore Flyer. It opened in 2008 and the views you can see from the Flyer are stunning. You can even book a dinner on it in the evenings.

At its base is a rainforest garde and that too is stunning.

If you get the chance to go to Singapore, I can highly recommend a visit to the Flyer. This picture was taken at the Gardens by the Bay looking ove the bay to The Flyer and part o the Singapore skyline.

Joanne Austen Brown

We miss you dearly, but are so grateful that you were such

Love always from Dave, the boys and their partners, and from your granddaughters who adored you.

WE ARE HIRING

“CHOCKO”

Passed away 5th September 2023

Aged 70 Years

Late of Dubbo

Loving father to David, Kerrie, Melissa and Mackenzie. Adored husband, brother, pop and uncle to his family.

A great mate to many.

Darryl’s funeral service will be held in St Brigid’s Catholic Church, Brisbane St Dubbo, commencing at 2.00pm Friday 15th September 2023 followed by interment in the Western Districts Memorial Park, Boothenba Road, Dubbo.

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

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THE DIARY

ON THIS WEEK

Dubbo View Club cards and games:

Friday, September 15, 1pm, Dubbo RSL Shirley 0427822874. New Players Welcome.

Talbragar CWA Saturday, September 2, commencing at 2pm in the CWA Hall at 45L Boothenba Road, Dubbo. Amongst other news, a report will be received from the stall that ran at Centro on Friday, August 18. Members and friends are most welcome to attend the meeting.

For more information, contact Ronda on 6888 5231.

Dubbo and District Family History

Society UK Census Records Training

Class: Monday, Sept 4, 10.30am - 11.30am, with Linda Barnes, Music Room, WPCC, Community Centre,$5 DDFHS members, $10 non-members, RSVP by August 31. Text Jo 0438511980 or call Linda 6887 8284.

Western Plains Christian Convention:

Speakers: Former Dean of Sydney Phillip Jensen and Richard Chin. 9am, Sat 9th and Sun 10th September. Dubbo Christian School Auditorium. Register online or on the day, $90 (adults), student/seniors discounts. David 0466 605 609

COMING SOON

Dubbo and District Family History Society War Records Training Class:

Monday, Nov 6, 10.30am - 11.30am, with Lesley Abrahams and Jo Murphy, Music Room, WPCC, Community Centre, $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

Cumnock Market: The next Market will be on Saturday 16th September from 9.00 a.m. to 12 noon at Crossroads Park Cumnock (opposite General Store).

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

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. Jim Jupp, 0438414888.

Dubbo View Club cards and games: Friday, September 1, 1pm, Oak Tree Village, 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.

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.

Ladies Luncheon: 12 noon, Saturday 2nd September. The Shire, 193 Macquarie Street, Dubbo. Call Bev to RSVP (02) 68845401.

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), 11.30am-1.30pm, Macquarie Regional Library, Cnr Macquarie & Talbragar Streets, Dubbo

Diary entries need to be 40 words or less, and are only for not-for-profit community groups . Placement will be at the editor’s discretion and subject to space availability – because Diary listings are free! Please include your daytime phone number and/or address when submitting details. Entries close 10am Tuesday for that Thursday’s edition.

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 welcome. Email dubbohelpers@parkrun.com to help!

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, 5.30pm6.30pm, 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 September 18, 11.30am, Dubbo RSL Club. Bookings and Cancellations by Friday 15th Sept. 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

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-onone help to use your smartphone, tablet/ iPad, or laptop. Need help going online or do you have some technology questions?

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

Dubbo 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 7:309:30pm $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

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

Dubbo Arts and Craft Cottage: 10am4pm, 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 10am1pm, 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. Contact Colene 0400422335

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: 6pm, 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, W hylandra Street West Dubbo

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

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“Culture of success” is the key to Demons’ womens’ winning ways

By TAHLIA SINCLAIR

THERE’S a lot that goes into football success – training, commitment, skill, sometimes a bit of luck – but one of the biggest factors for sporting clubs, is also the hardest to pin down; culture!

Dubbo Demons AFL Club have a good culture.

In a city where their side is the only option for individuals looking to play Australian Rules football, the club has been forced to develop an intoxicating culture of support, gratitude, and fun.

There’s no bigger driver or example of that culture, than their 2023 premiership-winning women’s team. In fact, it’s the women’s team that’s been key to bringing their trademark positivity to the rest of the club.

Co-captain Kaitlyn Waldie, said the team has been working for years to develop their current player engagement style, and credited it with their on-field success.

“Culture is something we've tried really hard over the last

couple years to build and develop within our team,” Waldie said.

“It doesn't just sit just within our team, but we've actually expanded that culture into a sense of camaraderie with the rest of the competition,” she added.

This has extended into positive support with other local clubs, Waldie explained.

“We’re very fortunate that we’re developed really strong relationships with Orange Tigers, Bathurst Bushrangers, the newly-formed Cowra.

So, I think part of our on field success, has really come from this sense of camaraderie and culture not just within our club but within the competition.”

With anecdotes aplenty throughout their premiership team of how players found their way to the Demons, there was one recurring story that Waldie felt encapsulated the way her team welcomes outsiders into their fold.

Each summer, the club welcomes newcomers to pre-season, some who will stay, some who will go, but it’s the ones who say

after spending time at other sporting clubs across the region, that Waldie holds dearest.

For her, those players are proof the side is doing something right.

But while she’ll sing her team’s praises for anyone who will listen, she said it’s hard to articulate exactly what has made the team so special.

“I think it’s hard to pinpoint what it is,” she said.

“Everyone’s got such good attitudes, we've got good turnout to training, everyone wants to be involved.”

The game, she adds, is only part of the experience.

“We don't just play football, we’re genuinely friends with each other, throughout the year.

“We've done a lot of private dinners with the team, and we've played assorted board games, and all sorts of things like that, which I think really works to have get a better understanding of each other as people as well, not just as players,” she said.

This, she believes, is what creates the culture of the club re-

volves around.

“Doing those few things early-on in the season makes a really big difference, everyone just wants to be on board.

“They talk about how you attract more flies with honey than you do with vinegar, and that’s the legacy and culture of the existing core group of players.”

With their shiny, precious medals now around their necks, Waldie is hopeful the side can be not only an example to other clubs of what culture can bring, but that the team can influence the entire competition.

“We’re a non-paid competition, it’s not like you’re playing local league down in Victoria and you can get paid a couple of thousand dollars to play your Saturday games,” she said.

“For some of the people that are living remotely, they often have to travel two, two-and-a-half hours just to get to Dubbo and then have to travel two-and-a-half hours to get to Bathurst or Cowra, so there’s a lot of investment to play the game,” she said.

Because of this amount of time and effort, the enjoyment must be worth it, she said.

“If there is unpleasantness or it’s not a good experience, it then makes that time investment feel sour.

“It’s essential the competition is welcoming, regardless of the score line at the end of the day, you want all players to leave the field and want to go back and play football the next week.”

And it’s a plan that’s already working, with support from across the league, and the state arriving in Bathurst last weekend for their grand final game,

“It’s about bringing people out of their shell and really seeing people’s characteristics and being able to celebrate the success of the competition as a whole,” Waldie said.

“We had multiple other clubs wanting to join in with us to sing the team’s song when we just won the grand final, and it was so humbling to have so many people from across the competition invested in our success,” Waldie concluded.

Dubbo Demons celebrate Indigenous Round with Cowra Blues in the team’s first year back in the AFL Central West women’s competition.

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Over 80s Celebration Day, at Dubbo parkrun event

By GEOFF MANN

DUBBO parkrun is preparing to celebrate older participants who walk, run, and volunteer, as part of an “Over 80s Celebration Day” on Saturday, September 23.

Dubbo parkrun is a free weekly event which takes place at Sandy Beach Park; one of 470 parkruns held every Saturday morning in parks and open spaces across Australia.

There is no age limit at parkrun, and the events recognise regular participation rather than performance. Everyone is welcome to walk or run the 5km course, help-out in a range of volunteering roles, or simply spectate and support.

Since parkrun started in Australia in 2011, 1266 people around the country aged 80 and over have walked and run at parkrun events a combined total of 34,379 times.

A total of 544 individuals in this age group have collectively volunteered more than 8000 times.

Dubbo parkrun volunteer event director, Miriam Morris, said the parkrun event itself will operate as normal, but there will be an extra focus on encouraging older people and their families to come along and celebrate their involvement.

“Parkrun is a wonderful inter-generational activity because there are so many ways to participate,” Miriam enthused.

“It enables multiple generations from the same family to take part, and it encourages people to have conversations with other locals of different ages with whom they might not interact otherwise,” she added.

The event on the 23rd, she explained, is a way of saying “thanks” to those who are still giving it all their all, regardless

of their age.

“The older people who take part in our parkrun are an inspiration to all of us; we would love to see some new faces at our celebration day,” Miriam said.

“You don’t have to run either; you can walk, volunteer, or come along for a chat; there is something at parkrun for

Mick is still the king on the synthetic surfaces

COMPETING against the Western Rugby League Grand Finals and Dubbo Gold Cup meant opportunities opened up for the 31 bowlers taking on the cold and windy conditions at North Dubbo

In an early game, Leo Balstad, Ken Whittaker, and Mick Strawhan, toppled Chris Castlehouse, Ruby Stockings, and Anthony Coe by 21-12. Mick again showed his liking for the synthetic surface, and has lost only one game on artificial grass!

Ray Strawhan opened his stint with Gordon Scott, placing his very first bowl onto the Jack, sending a signal to Cheryl Storch and Pete Ruzans. They won seven of the first eight, and led 10-1, but had to hold-off their opponents who scored in mostly ones to close the gap to 14-7.

Paul Wooldridge was the swinger for the morning, spending time with both Steve Kelly and Col Cottee, as well as Pete Bennison and Bryan O’Sullivan. Steve and Col chalked-up 13 shots in a dominant first eight, and went-on to win 21 shots to six, enough to take second for the morning.

Ron McCauley, Therese Gaio, and Mel Giddings, took until the second half to produce their best but, by then, Sue McCauley, Shirley Marchant, and Phil Knight had done the damage with 13-8 at the turnaround becoming 19-13 after end 16!

everybody, and it’s free,” Miriam said with a smile.

Parkruns place a strong emphasis on building community connections, and everyone is also invited to “Def Chef” on Macquarie Street for a coffee and a chat after the event.

For more info, go to: parkrun.com.au

Chris Strojny and Kevin Scott ensured that Eric Satchell and Ian Humphries had to work hard for their shots. They led by a few but, by end 12, it was still nine-all. Both shared two ends before a triple from Eric and Ian clinched the points.

Mary Perry and Gaye Cottee with Col Hume as skip, had it all in the first half except the lead! Doc Livingston, Allan Stratford, and John Cole were four-up and won seven out of eight on the way home, including a four and a whopping six to claim the award for best on green for their 26-4 victory.

State Bowls Championships are coming to Dubbo next March

Contributed by BOWLS NSW

LAWN bowlers take note, the biggest thing since Sir Francis Drake finished his famous game before bowling-over the Spanish Armada, is coming to Dubbo!

Bowls NSW is bringing its most-important annual event to the district, with hundreds of bowlers expected to descend on the golden west early next year.

The 16-day festival of bowls will be held from March 12–27 across the three host venues; Club Dubbo, Macquarie Club, and

North Dubbo RSL Sporties, and will likely attract more than 850 competitors, including some the best bowlers in Australia and the world.

This is the first time in the event’s recent history, that it will be showcased to a Dubbo and a West audience.

In addition, Bowls NSW are also thrilled to have the Multi-Disability State Championships added to the program, making the State Championships bigger and better than ever.

In a major development for the

sport, this marks the first time that the Multi-Disability championships will come under the Bowls NSW State Championships umbrella.

In more good news, Dubbo Regional Council has signed-on as an official sponsor of the State Championships with an agreement that will keep the blue-ribbon bowls event in Dubbo over three alternate years – 2024, 2026, and 2028.

“Dubbo Regional Council is thrilled that it has secured the Bowls NSW State Championships

over three years in 2024, 2026 and 2028,” Dubbo Mayor, Councillor Mathew Dickerson said.

“More than 1700 competitors and spectators are expected over 16 days with participants staying an average of 4.5 nights, providing a real boost to the local economy, that will see more than $1.8 million injected into the Dubbo region,” Cr Dickerson said.

“Dubbo is looking forward to welcoming the elite-level bowlers next year and seeing athletes compete in the Bowls NSW State Championships,” he added.

MEAT RAFFLES

The sport of bowls is filled with passionate and engaged members and volunteers, particularly in our regional and rural communities, which makes it fitting to have our State Championships held in one of the regional hubs of NSW, Bowls NSW CEO, Tim Rowe said.

He added that he is passionate about ensuring that Bowls NSW will be able to expose the pinnacle of the sport in NSW to new audiences, adding that is thrilled to be taking the event west to the city of Dubbo in 2024.

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Big Jack Buchanan claims Group XI Player of the Year

By GEOFF MANN

Photos by MEL POCKNALL

PROP Jack Buchanan will only have the one season in Group XI after agreeing to coach Orange CYMS in 2024 but the big prop made a huge impression with the Parkes Spacemen.

The giant forward had signed with Cowra but when the Magpies withdrew from the Peter McDonald Cup he decided to join Parkes. Big Jack was named the Whitney’s Jewellers Group XI Referees’ Player of the Year ahead of Wellington

skipper Justin Toomey-White.

India Draper from Forbes was crowned League Tag Player of the Year and awarded the Margaret Kelly Shield, Matt Shatner (Nyngan Tigers) won the Mark Murphy Reserve Grade Player, while his teammate Fletcher Hunt shared the RSL Under 18 Best Player with Michael Coady from the Forbes Magpies.

Dubbo CYMS claimed the Laurie Walsh Memorial with 323 tries for the club and received their fifth successive Charles Dwyer Memorial Shield as club champions.

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Jack Buchanan receives his trophy from Group XI President Bob Walsh

left:

Left: Bart Sykes (President) and Kevin Walkom with the Club Championship Shield presented by Natalie O’Brien from Tooheys, Major Sponsor

Left: Tim McDougall (Narromine) with the Referees Achievement Award. The trophy named in honour of John Acheson was presented by his brother Jeff and John’s wife Robyn with Shanikur Harper. Right: Michael Coady and Fletcher Hunt with Dubbo RSL Memorial Club’s Tom Gray

Nyngan Tigers President Glen Neill received the Reserve grade B&F from Mark Murphy on behalf of Matt SheatherCYMS first grade half Jordie Madden and Max Low

Superstar League Tag player India Draper and Jenny Hocking (Group XI) with the Highest Pointscorer Trophy

Left: India Draper receives LT Player of the Year from Life member Max Low

Right: CYMS’ captain-coach Craig McLean was Reerve grade B&F and on Sunday led his team to their second successive Peter McDonald premiership

Ryan Goodell (Parkes) and Jody Porter (CYMS) U18s Highest Scoreres

Robyn Coady with son Michael Fletcher Hunt with Corey Cox and wife Montana

Robyn Acheson and daughter Michelle

Mark Reynolds with RSL General Manager Gus Lico

Sue Coona and Graham Blackhall (Wellington)Nicki Daley (Wellington - Group XI Volunteer of the Year) with Shanikur Harper

Christine and Max Low

Mark and Pam Murphy

Brent Wood and Will Wardle (Parkes)

Kevin Walkom and Sue Pocknall

DubboandDistrict Juniorswrapup

By GEOFF MANN

Photos by MEL POCKNALL

THERE were plenty of young players dreaming of their futures when the big teams ran onto Apex Oval on Sunday.

The youngsters had their moments on the big stage the previous week with deciders in all age groups as well as League Tag. St John’s were the dominant club although Macquarie surprised the favourites in two of the three League Tag grand finals. With a wealth of talent coming through, keep your eyes on the NRL clubs who already boast the likes of Kotoni Staggs, Matt Burton and Isaah Yeo.

RESERVES: Dubbo CYMS v Cowra Magpies

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Get your nomination in now for Dubbo Regional Sports Awards

NO-ONE loves sport more than in the golden west, with this pride in local achievement being recognised with the 21st year of the Dubbo Regional Sports Awards.

But get your nomination in now, there’s only a week to go to name your favourite local organisation, individual, or team.

The awards recognise the outstanding achievements of Dubbo and Wellington’s most talented sports people of 2023, and also celebrates the important people behind the scenes.

You can nominate any members of a sporting association who meet the eligibility criteria including:

 Community Contribution to sport by organisations, (such as, Lions, Rotary, Apex), media organisations, or sponsors of a particular sporting event or facility, or for continuous support over a minimum of five years.

 Individual Contribution to sport by an individual including coaches, referees/umpires, and administrators with a minimum of five years’ service.

 Individual or Team Achievement, such as national or state representation as a players, coach, referee/umpire or official, NSW country/state/ national competition success, or high-level single performance, (such as, Australian or state record).

Nominations close on Friday, September 22, to nominate, go to: https://tinyurl.com/dubbosport

Heavy lifting; Iron Foundry now looking for our strongest locals

APTLY named, The Iron Foundry, Dubbo’s newest gym that focuses specifically on strength and conditioning, has created an event called simply, “The Strongest”.

In what he hopes will become an annual feature, gym owner Warrick El-Mahassni wants to crown Dubbo’s strongest man and woman every year.

“This will be part of a loop of annual Strongmen showcases around NSW with other gyms and towns joining us in promoting good health,” Michael said.

“There will be people from all over NSW coming to the city to compete,” he added.

He points-out that Mitchell Budge, a Wellington resident, is soon going to attempt to set a new Australian record for the Men Under 105kg heavy-lifting division.

“It is in the ‘axle clean and press’, a difficult discipline, but one Mitchell is confident he can achieve,” Michael said.

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Jackson Bayliss tries to bust the Magpies’ defence.

Man-of-the-Match Louis the Fly over for No 2!

Right: Jed McIntosh sets himself for a tackle. Far right: Magpies on the fly.

Half Darcy Howard scored two tries for the Pies.

Coach Craig McLean on opposite number Will Ingram.

Fullback Rory Madden knows this is the game-sealer!

Harry Ritchie tries to slip away.

Kiyan Crawford scored one of CYMS’ six tries.

Magpies swoop on all-alone Fish!

The ageless Illisoni Vonomateiratu is delighted to cross the line.

Photos by MEL POCKNALL

FIRSTS: Dubbo CYMS v Mudgee Dragons

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Ben Marlin

Jeremy Thurston feels the wrath of Orr and Durrant in the big decider.

Man-of-the-Match, Jarryn Powyer was the fittest man on the field. Seen here exploding through a hole created by half-back Madden and outpaced fullback Littlejohn to score the Fishies’ second try.

Left to right: One of the rare mistakes in CYMS game – fullback Thurston and centre Chapman collide with Mudgee swooping-in for their first try. Mudgee centre David West is excited to plant the ball after the CYMS lapse from a kick.

Mitch Cleary with an old-fashioned bulldog throwWinger Corey Drew Tackled by his opposite numberChanse Burgess and Jyie Chapman confirm Jake Durrant’s try

Ratu Roko about to touch-down from a superb kick by Jeremy Thurston.

Tom Stimpson and Mitch Cleary close the Fish trap!

Jarryn Powyer wrestles with Mudgee half Pacey Stockton Ouch! This is gonna hurt… Lock Ben Marlin puts Dragon Tom Lawton on his back

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Jeremy Thurston

James Stanley

UNDER 18s: Orange Hawks v Lithgow Wolves

Two of the best in Western Rams both destined for the NRL – Lithgow Fullback Tallan Egan goes low on St Pats rangy Harry Wald

Bathurst St Pats made it five straight premierships with their second Peter McDonald Cup in the Ladies League Tag Grand Final against Dubbo Macquarie.

Photos by MEL POCKNALL

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LEAGUE TAG: Bathurst St Pats v Dubbo Macquarie

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Fishies crowned best in the West after dousing Dragons

By GEOFF MANN

Photos by MEL POCKNALL

DUBBO CYMS capped-off a remarkable century, climbing to the top in 2023 with a definitive victory over Mudgee Dragons last weekend in the Peter McDonald Cup.

Exactly 22 years after they claimed last first Group 11 title in 2001; Dubbo CYMS poured water on the fire-breathing Dragons to have the title in the bag leading by 14-0 at half-time.

Mudgee fought back after the break to cross three times but, every point was replied to in-kind by the Fishies as Man of the Match, Jarryn Powyer led his team to a hard-fought 24-12 Premiership victory.

There seems little doubt that last year’s loss to Forbes Spacemen had steeled the men in green-and-white who were able to overcame the loss of playmaker, Alex Bonham with an ankle injury just before half-time, to end Mudgee’s dream of taking the trophy to Group 10.

CYMS smallest, Bonham, and youngest, Jordie Madden, were the architects but it was the ferocity of the forwards’ defense and determined backs who sealed the win.

Fullback Jeremy Thurston was all class, scoring a thrilling try after beating two players and pirouetting his way along the hillside to seal victory. Add in four goals and a field goal for a personal tally of 13 points, and you had a matchwinner.

Coach Shawn Townsend was a happy man, having played around with his combinations and bringing back key backrowers Billy Sing and Chanse Burgess for the title decider.

Mudgee were rueing the absence of suspended Coach, Clay Priest. He was very proud of the way his team had come from behind in their last three matches, but in the end CYMS were a team too far.

PETER MCDONALD CUP

First Grade: Man of the Match, Jarryn Powyer.

CYMS 25 (Ratu Roko, Jarryn Powyer, Thomas Hughes, Jeremy Thurston tries; Thurston four goals, field goal) def Mudgee

12 (Joshwa Wilson-Tuckey, Jake Durrant, and David West tries)

League Tag: Bathurst St Pats 32 def Dubbo

Macquarie 8

Reserve Grade: Dubbo CYMS 32 def Cowra

Magpies 22 (Man of the Match, Louis Murphy, three tries)

Under 18s: Orange Hawks 42 def Lithgow

Wolves 14

CASTLEREAGH LEAGUE

First Grade: Gulgong Terriers 10 def Cobar

Roosters 4 (completing an unbeaten season)

Reserve Grade: Coonabarabran Unicorns

20 def Gilgandra Panthers 16

League Tag: Narromine Jets 22 def

Dunedoo Swanettes 18 in golden point extra-time

Jyie Chapman had a great battle with the Mudgee backs. Here he comes over the top of five-eighth, Hayden Carpenter, with Dragon’s fullback Jack Littlejohn trying to buffer the fall.

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