Dubbo Photo News 05.10.2023

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DANCING IN

It was all in their head –off in their own musical world! Izzy and Evie were two of many young dance stars burning up the disco floor in silence at the DREAM Festival’s final community event of 2023.

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Bulky rubbish kerbside collection

NORTH EAST ZONE

WEST ZONE

CENTRAL SOUTH ZONE SOUTH EAST ZONE

WHAT ZONE ARE YOU IN?

Council’s Annual Kerbside Clean-up service for collection of bulky rubbish will be commencing on Monday October 2023.

The service will be available to residents within the 2 & 3 Bin Service Areas of Dubbo Regional Council. The clean-up collections will be conducted over one week in each zone.

Wellington, Geurie & Surrounding Villages includes residences that receive a weekly wheelie bin service within the villages of Bodangora, Cadonia Estate, Dripstone, Euchareena, Mumbil, Nanima Village, Ponto Falls and Stuart Town.

The Rural Zone includes residences located outside Dubbo’s 50/60kph speed zone that receive a weekly wheelie bin service within the estates of Richmond and Firgrove and the villages of Brocklehurst, Elong Elong, Eumungerie, Ballimore, Mogriguy and Wongarbon.

ZONESPLACE WASTE OUT BY:

South East Zone

North East Zone

West Zone

Central South Zone

Sunday 15 October 2023

Sunday 22 October 2023

Sunday 5 November 2023

WellingtonSunday 12 November 2023

Rural East

Sunday 19 November 2023

RuralSunday 26 November 2023

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Work: Fremantle Media - Neighbours

Home: Melbourne

Memories: My favourite memories growing up were doing school plays and surfing in Perth’s beautiful summer climate.

Spare Time: In my spare time I like to play guitar and work on new songs

Hidden talents: I worked as a professional portrait photographer for 20 years and still love getting out and about with my camera.

Morning/Night: Definitely a night owl.

Pets: I had two dogs called Teddy and Lola but sadly they passed in recent years

Watching: Only Murders in the Building and The Great and, of course, Neighbours

Books: Swordfish Trombones by David Smay

Music: Americana/Country music. I currently have the Pleasures on high rotation.

Next 5 years: Combining work on Neighbours with playing and touring my music. Hope to squeeze some holiday breaks in there too!

Alan Fletcher, Andy Penkow to perform in Dubbo

By NOAH RANDELL

ThisOctober 7 some of Australia’s most prominent names in country music will be performing at Dundullimal Homestead, Dubbo.

This talented line-up includes Australian phenomenon Alan Fletcher, well-known actor who played the role of Dr. Karl Kennedy on the hit Australian soap opera Neighbours for 28 years. Fletcher is also widely renowned for his rock band, Waiting Room, and has toured with them several times. For the past 18 months, Fletcher has been meticulously creating a brand new album; “The Point”, inspired by his heroes, such as the likes of Jason Isbell, John Prine and Guy Clark. The album has received widespread acclaim for its witty and heartfelt original songs, a delightful and soulful fusion of Alt-Country and Americana.

Joining Alan Fletcher on stage is none other than Andy Penkow, well known and beloved in the Dubbo region. Recently headlining Zoocoustic 2023, the three-times Independent Country Music Award-winning singer-songwriter is once again performing again in the Dubbo Region. His unique talented style of Americana, country, alternate and contemporary music has captivated the hearts of his listeners many times over.

They will also be joined by special guest Jack Garland to open the show, a Dubbo-based livestock agent and charming country singer.

The doors will open at 5:30pm and the music will start at 6:45pm. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear the finest in Americana and Alt-Country music and to meet Alan Fletcher after the show!

ALAN FLETCHER

Alan Fletcher will be joined by Andy Penkow on stage this Saturday at Dundullimal Homesread. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

History keeps a-rollin’

The clocks went forward and we went back 130 years with the arrival in Dubbo of Steam Locomotive 3237.

The one-hour trips to Minore and back on Saturday and Sunday proved again very popular with rail enthusiasts and local and visiting families.

Steam Locomotive 3237 ran commercially between February 1893 and November 1971 and has recently undergone a six year restoration becoming the Central West’s own resident steam engine.

SUNSET STROLLS TO THE RIVER, TOGETHER.

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.

Your choice of design and builder

Extra large ~2000m 2 lots in Stage 5

Premium location (limited release)

Short walk to Macquarie River

Orana Mall 5 min drive, CBD 8 min drive

Mick Grantham, Phil Smith, Simon Bowden and Chris Eagle

Candice and Leigh with Tilly and Marli

Inner workings: Steam Locomotive 3237

LiveBetter arriving in Dubbo on Friday

Pictured: Steam Locomotive 3237 at Dubbo Station, October Long Weekend. 2023

Eloise, Violet and Charlotte

Kaleah and Aiesha

Nat, Brianna, David, Chase and Brooke

Everything's coming up roses at Magnolia Nursery

By LANA EATHER

Magnolia Nursery is filled to the brim with indoor plants, seedlings, potted colour, vegetable, trees and décor, all waiting for you to take them home.

Owner Karyl-Lee Callaghan has been working hard to keep a diverse nursery selection for many years, and this month celebrates 10 years at Magnolia Nursery.

This season is a terrific time to plant potted roses with a wonderful assortment of Treloar and Swane Roses available. Potted roses can be planted at any time of the year, and will flower well over spring and summer.

It is also time to start being prepared for our hot summer weather by organising watering systems and maintaining mulching. Magnolia Nursery has sugar cane, pea straw and lucerne mulch available. Mulch will keep the moisture in and insulate against the heat. Another popular choice is hardy perennials such as salvias, lavenders, sedums and cat mint.

Pop into 73 Wheelers Lane to

browse Magnolia Nursery’s range. Open daily 9am-4pm Tuesdays to Fridays, and 9am-3pm weekends.

AUTHORS AND STORIES from around the West

by Olaf Weyand

CHASING EZRA

by Paul Harman

by D G Lloyd

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Arthur and Steph Rylee and Constance

Eliza and Paul

Dylan tuned in and smiling

and Evie

Senior Constable Mackey, Trevor Ryan and Aimee Morrisey

ew Fur Life Dubbo vets Jayne Upston and Banjo

The husband-and-wife team are part of the newly expanded crew at the top local animal hosThey recently joined two new veterinary nurses, Amy Furnance and Tamara Virtue, as part of the lling the growing local need in the

“We both came from Tamworth, and this is a great new opportunity for us. We both do small and large animal practice, including livestock, horses, cats, dogs and even the occasional rabbit

“We see people at their best and their worst, they’re saying ‘goodbye’ to their pets, or welcoming their new Labrador puppies,” Banjo added.

Both trained at Charles Sturt University, Wag- ga Wagga, and from rural backgrounds (Ban- jo is originally from Kenya), they relish the variety of people, pets, and lifestyle offered by a country

“There’s a lot of work, to be sure. In rural areas, we’re certainly very busy but we enjoy the range of cases you get at a practice like this,” Jayne said. “It’s a lifestyle, we love working in the country, we love the country life, we’d never move to the city; there’s a mix of people, animals, locations, you’re working with people and then driving distances to visit farms in the region,” Banjo added.

Although they’re plenty busy and with good country vets now in high demand, they’re still looking to grow the business so as to serve the lo-

“We’ve got lots of work, but we’re happy for anyone to come to us with their veterinary needs, we’re really trying to build up the practice,” Jayne said.

“Every day is very full, but we love it here, Dubbo is a wonderful community, it’s a great town to live

Located at 327 Darling Street, they can be contacted on 6885 5544. For more information, go to their website at: www.furlifevet.com.au/dubbo

RURAL HEALTH MATTERS

Improving safety, health and wellbeing for Australian farmers

AgHealth Australia is a leading academic unit of the University of Sydney within the School of Rural Health in Dubbo investigating injuries and deaths occurring on farms across Australia. For over 30 years AgHealth has been leading research on Australian farms.

How do we help?

We work with partners such as Farmsafe Australia to ensure that the research we conduct is turned into practical programs to assist farmers, their workers, families and rural communities. This has led to the development of programs of work that in conjunction with industry and relevant organisations, has contributed to major reductions in the burden of injury and poor health in rural Australia.

What are our services?

Our projects that bring health and wellbeing to farmers include:

• AgrAbility Australia provides resources for farmers with disabilities. Join the peer support network on our website.

• Mental health and wellbeing for the farming community includes information for managing pressures on your farm.

• Managing Farm Safety is a training program that delivers the essential skills and knowledge to implement a risk management approach to farm health and safety.

• On-farm health and safety auditing services. Audits start the process of identifying gaps and assist in working

towards meeting health and safety requirements. Our auditors are fully accredited with experience and expertise in conducting farm health and safety audits across a wide range of commodity sectors.

Translating research into practice

Our most recent research found that an average of 6.5 deaths per year are from animal-related injuries, the majority being horses and cattle. Men and people aged 60 and over were also more likely to die from animal-related injuries. Through this research, we can recommend

a range of approaches to maximise safety outcomes such as reducing risk through using alternative vehicles rather than a horse, and engineering controls such as improved cattle yard design to minimise potential contact between handlers and stock. Other outcomes include increasing competency and training to work with these potentially dangerous animals including handling, recognition of behavioural and danger signs and mechanisms to avoid, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as helmets and chest guards.

For more information on improving safety and wellbeing on your farm, contact AgHealth Australia at:

Phone: (02) 6882 1486 Email: aghealth.admin@sydney.edu.au

Website: https://aghealth.sydney.edu.au/

Country vets with a love of the bush life: Banjo Davidson and Jayne Upston, Fur Life Dubbo’s newest practitioners to join the team.

PHOTO: SUPPLIED

SCOOPING THE POOL

POOLWERX DUBBO WINS

THREE MORE AWARDS

POOLWERX DUBBO just keeps on racking-up the awards!

The local franchise recently scooped the pool with three more national wins for the franchise at their National Awards and Convention held in August in Fiji.

With more than 400 franchise partners from Australia and New Zealand in attendance, local owners Jane and Adrian Driscoll, with son Jed attended along with new franchise partners, Leah and Daniel Maziuk and their children.

The Dubbo store bagged awards for Top Retail Sales –for the ninth successive year – Employer of the Year, and Technician of the Year for Tim McDougal.

Jane said that the local store succeeds through a simple philosophy.

“Customer service is our priority,” she said.

“It’s about providing the right advice to our custom-

ers, and following through on that,” she added, Poolwerx Chief Executive, Nick Brill, at the award ceremony, also re fl ected on the continuing success of the Dubbo store.

“This year, Poolwerx Dubbo again made a splash being awarded Employer of the Year, Technician of the Year and Top Retail Sales,” he said.

“It’s a family affair at Poolwerx Dubbo, and their journey with Poolwerx has been nothing short of exceptional,” he added.

He said that the Dubbo couple have pursued excellence in all they do in their business.

“Jane and Adrian Driscoll have made a huge impact on the Poolwerx network, and also on the support and service they provide the local community,” Mr Brill said.

“The team has not only embraced our core values but has elevated them through their actions to their clients, team members and community.”

At the pre s seent n

on n in Fiji: Adriaan n annd Jane Driscoll, along with new franchise pa p rtners, Leah and Da D niel Maziuuk. k

PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Smiling success; Dubbo Poolwerx scooped three awards, for Top Retail Sales — for the ninth successive year — Employer of the Year; and Technician of the Year for Tim McDougal, at their recent national presentation in Fiji.

Oct 5: Steve Miller, US singer/songwriter, 80. Brian Johnson, English singer-AC/DC, 76. Bob Geldof, Irish rock musician, 69. Wilbur Wilde, saxophonist, 68. Guy Pearce, actor, 56. Kate Winslet , British actress, 48. Nicky Hilton, US heiress, 40.

Oct 6: Britt Ekland, Swedish actress, 81. Gerry Adams, Irish politician, 75. Mark Schwarzer, soccer player, 51. Ioan Gruffudd, Welsh actor, 50. Cariba Heine, actress, 35.

Oct 7: Thomas Keneally, novelist, 88. John Mellencamp, US singer, 72. Graham Yallop, cricketer, 71. Vladimir Putin, Russian President, 71. David Gonski, businessman, 69. Jayne Torvill , British skating champion, 66. Simon Cowell , British TV judge, 64. Tim Minchin, musician-comedian, 48. Trent Merrin, footy player, 34.

Oct 8: Neil Harvey, cricketer, 95. Fred Stolle, tennis legend, 85. Paul Hogan, comedian-actor, 83. Jesse Jackson, US civil rights leader, 82. Chevy Chase, US comedian-actor, 80. R.L. Stine, US author, 80. Warren

Truss, former Deputy Prime Minister, 75. Sigourney Weaver, US actress, 74. Jon Stevens, singer, 62. Matt Damon, US actor, 53. Nick Cannon, US actor, 43. Bruno Mars, US singer-songwriter, 38. Angus T Jones, Jake in TV’s Two and a Half Men, 30.

Oct 9: John Pilger, writer, 84. Jackson Browne, US singer, 75. Sharon Osbourne, TV personality, 71. David Cameron, former British PM, 57. Sarah Vandenbergh, Lauren Carpenter in Neighbours, 51. Sean Lennon, US singer, 48. Mark Viduka , soccer player, 48. Todd Kelly, racing driver, 44. Chris O’Dowd, Irish actor, 44.

Oct 10: Bruce Devlin, golfer, 86. Midge Ure, singer-musician, 70. David Lee Roth, US singer, 69. Wendy Harmer, comedian-author, 68. Mya , singer, 44. Gabriella Cilmi, singer, 32.

Oct 11: Barry Jones, Labor Party stalwart, 91. Sir Bobby Charlton, English footballer, 86. Daryl Hall , US singer-musician, 77. Paul Kelly, journalist-author, 76. Dawn French, British actress-comedian, 65. Wayne Gardner, motorcycling champ, 64. Joan Cusack , US actress, 61. Juanita Phillips , ABC-TV News presenter, 60. Marcus Graham, actor, 60. Luke Perry, US actor, 57. Claudia Black , actress, 51. Beau Brady, Home & Away actor, 42. Michelle Trachtenberg , US actress, 38.

Tim Minchin.

PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK

JoyGardeningTheof

at Regand Park

By LANA EATHER

In the late 1880s Regand Park at 7 Avalon Place, Dubbo, was constructed as the homestead for a dairy farm. This year Regand Park’s gardens will be open and included as part of the Holland Open Garden and Memory Makers Art Prize weekend. It is a wonderful chance to view the gardens and homestead which display a mixture of Victorian and Federation architecture and features. The property was purchased by Sue and Michael Egan in 2018, and has been lovingly maintained, restored and extended since then.

Sue and Michael settled at Regand Park from their property Kiameron, Warren. Many of the plants used in the garden design have made their way from Kiameron’s gardens. Sue’s love of gardening began in the 1990s while mothering three children under five. At the time her home and farm were being impacted by flooding and she found herself and family isolated. Sue chose to begin “digging and digging… and it saved me.” This interest later sparked her passion to study horticulture at TAFE for four years.

Sue told Dubbo Photo News : “I saw Regand Park as an opportunity to rebuild the garden, to add flow and design to make it work.” Sue has worked hard to compliment the Federation style of the homestead while adding to the features of the property with the propagation of new plants, reconfiguration of the watering system, and the use of sandstone structures. The terraced garden encompasses a herb garden, native shrubbery, rose gardens and views of the Macquarie River.

Sue Egan will be joined by Claire Austin of the Gin Gin Garden Club at 7 Avalon Place to discuss all things gardening at the Holland Open Garden day Sunday, October 22.

The open garden day is part of the Holland Open Garden and Memory Makers Art Prize Weekend which also includes the Memory Makers Art Prize Cocktail Party on Saturday, October 21. Tickets, which go toward fund-raising for Dementia Australia, are available at the entrance to the gardens at 40 Colony Crescent and 7 Avalon Place, and at www.123tix.com.au

Sue Egan and Lorraine Holland, whose gardens will both be open for the Holland Open Garden, Sunday, October 22, 2024. PHOTOS: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS

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

FOCUS ON FLETCHERS

Tongan mum on task to reach her goals

By EV FOLEY

TONGAN mother-of-two, Veronica

Sipu set out to start her job with Fletcher International Exports on a quest to build a better life for her family.

For just over two years she has worked in what’s known as the hot boning room where she has been trained in the use of knives and works as a labourer packing produce for shipment all over the world.

“I appreciate the many skills I’ve had to learn here to do my job because I didn’t have any experience in this kind of work before coming here, I’ve worked as a clerk and in telecommunications, that sort of thing, so now I am trimming with knives, packing meat, working with scales, I have learned so much.

“I’m also always reminding myself I’m here to work for my family, to earn money to look after my daughters back home, and in Tonga we’re taking care of our ex-

tended family too, so that’s always on my mind, that’s why I’m here,” the 34-year-old said.

In many ways, Veronica’s colleagues and management have become a family while she lives and works in Dubbo, which includes a small group of fellow-Tongans and numerous other nationalities from all over the world.

“There’s about 15 or 20 people from Tonga and I’m happy we all get to work together, even when we face difficult times, we never look back because we always remember why we’re here, we’re here for the work.

“I always say to my fellow Tongans that we work as a team, not only just us, but we look out for each other especially in the department I’m working night shift in right now, we’re making new friends and it really feels like a family.”

Fletcher International Exports, despite its size, is very much a family-owned, family-run company and it’s nothing unusual

for Veronica to be greeted on the job by founder, Roger Fletcher or his daughter and CEO, Melissa Fletcher.

“Roger is friendly and I would say, he’s a heart-warming man because he always gives a smile to everyone and is asking, ‘how are you going?’, so when I’m tired, or something like that, and someone addresses you like, when Melissa comes and says hi, it really makes your day and can cheer you up,” Veronica said.

“That makes it a good work environment and when you know your place and are focussed on your tasks, you know what you have to do and what everyone around you has to do, knowing we’re looking out for each other, and the supervisor is always there to help us for whatever we need, it’s good.”

Veronica is appreciative of the opportunity to work overtime if she wants and is very focussed on working hard for her family and children.

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

“I’m the kind of person who is a bit of a workaholic so if I have the opportunity to pick up extra shifts, I’ll take those opportunities because I know why I’m here; I’m not a mum here, I’m here by myself and to work, and make myself busy and take the opportunity while I’m in Australia.’

There are however two very special people in Tonga who are constants at the front of Veronica’s mind.

“I have two daughters. My aunties and their grandmother are taking care of them while I’m working here. It’s hard to be apart, but we talk daily on Facebook messenger and I’m constantly checking in on them.”

After being recruited in Tonga for work at Fletchers and Veronica winged her way for the first time to Australia the new country and life was complicated and one of the biggest differences she found between home and here, is the weather.

“My country is tropical, humid

in Dubbo, when it’s hot, it’s hot, when it’s cold, it’s cold but we’ve gotten used to it,” she said with a smile.

Veronica Sipu. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

New opportunities for apprentices and trainees in NSW

THE NSW government has committed $93.5 million to tackle skills gaps in priority industries including transport, electricity, water, information technology (IT) and cyber security.

Up to 1,000 new apprentices and trainees will join NSW government departments, state-owned corporations and other public service employers, and enter the state government workforce by mid-2026.

The initiative is part of the current government’s desire to fill skills gaps and its long-term plan to rebuild essential services.

“It is vital the NSW Government is plugging skills gaps. [We’re] focused on building a strong workforce to deliver essential services for our community,” said NSW Premier, Chris Minns.

The program will place 500 ap-

prentices and 500 trainees with government agencies, including those that already hire apprentices and trainees, as well as those that have not traditionally taken on such workers.

This “pipeline” of skilled staff, which may include early career workers or upskilling mid-career workers, will ensure the Government has access to a talented pool of workers in a competitive labour market, according to a government spokesperson.

Training Services NSW will work alongside TAFE NSW and other quality training providers to ensure apprentices and trainees are highly-qualified and can meet the needs of their employers, the spokesperson said.

In June 2023, the Minns government committed to a comprehen-

# DUBBO JOBS COUNTER 544

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

OPPORTUNITY OF THE WEEK

Salesperson/Spare Parts Interpreter

Renowned local business, Dubbo Mowers and Chainsaws, which has been setting benchmarks in the Outdoor Power Equipment sector since its establishment in 1948, is on the lookout for a new member to join their accomplished sales team.

A golden opportunity has arisen for those passionate about outdoor power equipment sales and customer service. The full-time position not only involves selling outdoor power equipment but also interpreting spare parts for customers, an essential aspect of the role. The ideal candidate should bring

tablish a path to rebuilding TAFE in NSW. Late last month it committed an additional $112.0 million in the budget to meet a TAFE funding shortfall.

Minister for Finance, Minister for Domestic Manufacturing and Government Procurement and Minister for Natural Resources,

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qualities such as effective communication, a flair for teamwork, and a basic command over computer applications. A valid driver’s license is a must, with P plates being acceptable. Furthermore, aspirants with strong literacy and numeracy skills will be favoured. The role is a chance for individuals ready to jump into a fulfilling retail career.

Applications are currently open and can be submitted directly to admin@ dubbomowers.com. Potential candidates can also reach out to David on (02) 6882 3122 for further information.

JOIN THE MISSION

DUBBO WORKS WANTS YOU!

ary 2023, NSW lost 71,000 manufacturing jobs. We need to build things here again and we need to build things that work. Around the globe, countries are focused on rebuilding their local capacity, with direct spending through government procurement, but also getting the policy settings right to encourage broader investment.

“I am excited to be working with ve Whan, on end-to-end policy and delivery solutions to boost skills, jobs and local manufacturing.” Mr Whan now leads the Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education portfolio, replacing Prue Car. Further information about the apprenticeship and traineeship initiative can be found on the Training NSW website.

WIf 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.

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Why do you love your work? I love working in the community.

How would you spend a win of a million dollars? I’d give some to my family and buy a new car.

What actor would you have play you, in a movie about your life? Hilary Swank.

Fun in the sun at Stuart Town!

Photos CONTRIBUTED

THEY came from all over to Stuart Town on Sunday, October 1 for a day of fun and celebration of the different cultures found around the world. The return of the Stuart Town Multicultural Festival was a hit, with punters enjoying the packed program of entertainment, dancing, live

Australia’s leading wind players perform Mozart and Mussorgsky Australia’s wind Mozart and Mussorgsky

Banjara Dancers PunjabiFrancis Phiri, Simba Antonio and Simba MusheteBoston, Willa and Colbie Stewart and Addison Honney

Bella Hoswell with Rosie and Maree YappNicole Kennedy and Lenore Davi

Anand, Priiti, Aria, Simba Mushete, Francis Phiri, Anni Gallagher, Ray Mahupe, Simba Antonio and Gill Hindmarsh

Andy, Amanda and Lily AdcroftMaureen and Bruce Gunning

A Wello sculptor to keep an eye on

Since 2011, Sculptures in the Garden, Mudgee has exhibited local, regional, metropolitan, and interstate artists’ works in New South Wales’ largest annual outdoor art exhibition. This year the exhibition will run from Saturday, October 7 to Sunday 22, October, and showcases over 300 sculptures.

Wellington local Alison Willis has been successful in entering two sculptures, Weeping Tree and Eye of the Garden. The two sculptures have been a massive undertaking by Ali-

By LANA EATHER

son with Weeping Tree consisting of 120 leaves cut by hand with a plasma cutter. The branches are 6mm rod painstakingly welded together with steel nuts incorporated to portray gum nuts. Eye of the Garden was made from 60 metres of 6mm rod cut into small individual pieces tacked and welded together to create a 3D design ring.

Each piece will be displayed at Sculptures in the Garden for its 16day duration, as well as being avail-

able for purchase.

Alison has been designing and making her own creations for many years, first for markets and art shops, and now in her own shop Funking Junk on Lee Street, Wellington. Nestled within a disused mechanical building, Funking Junk holds a treasure chest of creations. Alison credits the Wellington community as being a supportive environment, with Wellington Arts playing an important part in her success.

'Eye of the Garden' by Alison Willis used 60 metres of steel rod.

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‘Flower’ by Wellington sculptor Alison Willis.

‘Weeping Tree’ by Alison Willis features 120 hand-cut metal leaves.

“Thunder” down under is back for Wellington Cave sightseers

IT’S the thunder down under, literally, and it has re-opened for the first time in three years.

The Thunder Cave at the Wellington Caves Complex was resurrected over the long weekend, after major repair work for this amazing local natural wonder.

Wellington Caves Complex Coordinator Michelle Tonkins said that staff had been looking forward to welcoming back visitors to the star attraction of the local subterranean complex.

“The area has been closed off to guests for over three years due to ageing infrastructure, the pandemic, and challenges with sourcing a contractor to take on the specialised repair work,” Ms Tonkins said.

“The old staircase was rusted through in different locations, so it has been replaced and access to Thunder Cave is now via a brandnew staircase,” she added.

Thunder Cave is located on the lowest level of Cathedral Cave, where tours have been restricted due to flooding events in 2022, and which only resumed in July this year.

“We can now offer tours with access to all three levels of the underground experience, including Thunder Cave, which is a significant highlight. The acoustics and reverberation of sound within the

small chamber are amazing, hence the name ‘Thunder Cave’,” Ms Tonkins explained.

The Cathedral Cave tour, which incorporates Thunder Cave, operates multiple times a day during the school holidays and takes guests more than 40 metres below the surface into the cave, which showcases a limestone-and-crystal formation reaching 15 metres in height.

The Cathedral Cave tour lasts one hour and costs only $29.50 per adult and $14.50 for children, with concession rates available.

In addition to cave tours, the Wellington Caves Complex features other family-friendly activities, including the Discovery Lab, the Ancient Landscapes Gallery, and the Fossil Trail.

“If you've never been or haven't been for a while, we encourage you to venture out to the caves and enjoy a truly unique experience,” Ms Tonkins said. “We’re excited for visitors to experience this chamber’s amazing sounds and sights after such a long wait.”

Dubbo Regional Council secured funding for the replacement staircase to access Thunder Cave through the NSW Government’s Crown Reserve Improvement Fund. Bookings are recommended for the cave tours: www.wellingtoncaves.com.au.

By COLIN ROUSE

Louise Denovan and Faith Tanakae

Sharing morning tea and fellowship.

Maie Sullivan, Gwen Turner and Dan Alois

Curt Middleton and Kevin Sullivan

Meg Richards and Tammy Middleton

Colin Rouse and Pastor Max Richards

Thunder down under: the new stairs at Wellington Cave Complex’s Thunder Cave.

PHOTO: DUBBO REGIONAL COUNCIL

Thumbs up to The Mower Man, Shay and Cody for their professionalism, and excellent customer service. I can’t recommend them highly enough for fitting me in for a service (and repair) on my ride-on at such short notice. A massive, hard-earned thanks from me.

Thumbs up to the dedicated staff and volunteers at the Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo! Your commitment to animal conservation and education brings joy to both locals and the visitors from afar who have been in our city over these school holidays. Your work not only enhances the biodiversity of our planet but also makes Dubbo a must-visit destination.

Thumbs up to the community members involved in preserving our local Indigenous culture, which promotes understanding and provides opportunities for the whole community. Truly commendable!

Thumbs up to the healthcare professionals and support staff at Dubbo Base Hospital. Your unwavering dedication to ensuring the well-being of residents, especially in times of health crises, does not go unnoticed. Your hard work ensures the community remains healthy and well-supported.

Thumbs up to the local businesses and community groups in Dubbo that organise and support charity events, fundraisers, and community-building activities. Your commitment to fostering a close-knit community spirit and ensuring all residents have access to support and resources is invaluable.

Thumbs up to the countless volunteers at the region’s bushfire brigades who put their lives on the line to protect homes and wildlife. Your bravery and dedication are unmatched!

Thumbs up to the community groups and organisations that run food banks and offer assistance to those in need, ensuring no one needs to go to bed hungry.

Thumbs up to the local artists, musicians and performers who bring joy, entertainment, and inspiration to our communities.

Thumbs up to the young lady in our street who is simply a wonderful neighbour. She checks on her elderly neighbours, helps put the bins out, and has even been helping water her neighbours’ lawns during this week’s hot weather. What a gem!

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

Get to meet local creatives at October’s Dubbo Art Fair

IT’S still a month away, but now’s the time mark it in your diary: Dubbo Art Fair (DAF23) at Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) will be showcasing local established and emerging artists over the weekend, October 27–29.

More than 40 local artists will set up shop in the WPCC Gallery space for three days to showcase and sell their art, with the sale the perfect opportunity to spruce-up your home or office with an original artwork created by a local artist, WPCC Curator Kent Buchanan said.

“Dubbo Art Fair will also feature performances by local musicians, networking events and great regional food and refreshments,” Kent explained. “We’ve had a great response from local creatives keen

to showcase their work at Dubbo Art Fair, partly due to the event’s success over the past three years.”

The event is fast becoming known as the most significant art fair west of the Blue Mountains. In 2022, over 1800 attended the weekend event, and artists collectively sold over $42,000 worth of art.

“It’s an amazing platform for artists to gain exposure for their work and interact with the community to give people an insight into their creative processes,” Kent said. “Attendees can purchase original creative works that reflect our amazing region and community whilst directly supporting local artists,”

The event also offers potential buyers the chance to discuss with local artists their inspiration and creative processes.

Sisters of St Joseph gather in Dubbo for their annual conference

It's still a month away, but now's the time mark it in your diary: Dubbo Art Fair (DAF23) at Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) over the weekend, October 27–29

“With such a diverse range of works on display by many talented creatives, we encourage visitors to spend time with the artists to hear and learn from them one-on-one. An original artwork in your home is a conversation starter, and what better way to know the story behind the work than to speak with the creator,” Kent concluded.

FROM Tuesday 5 September to the 8 September twenty Sisters of St Joseph gathered in Dubbo for their annual conference.

They travelled from Mungindi, Coonabarabran, Narrabri, Molong, Wee Waa, Crookwell and West Tamworth.

The purpose of the gathering was to relax together, share experiences and to participate in talks given by Elizabeth Young RSM

The Dubbo Art Fair is supported by Dubbo Regional Council and is an initiative of the council’s SPARC Cultural Plan.

Official opening for the Dubbo Art Fair will take place on Friday, October 27, at 6pm with the event open to the community from 10–4pm on Saturday and and Sunday, October 28–29.

and Anne Dennis on topics about church life and national events.

The title of the conference was Enlarge the Space of Your Tent.

The Sisters went home on the Friday well pleased with the experience of friendship and service offered over their time together at the Cattleman’s Country Motor Inn where hospitality was superb.

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WHAT SAY KIDS

a type of food do you love the most? Pasta

What’s the best dream you’ve ever had? I was riding a dinosaur

When you grow up, what do you think your job will be? A painter

Do you have a favourite word?

Yes

If you got to be a parent for a day, what would be your number one rule? No swearing

What makes you laugh? When people do funny faces

Do you know any good jokes?

Yes. No.

How old are you when you stop being a kid? 10

If you could paint your bedroom, what colour would it be?

Blue

Who’s the boss in your family?

Mum

Which zoo animal would you have for a pet? A lion!

How many stars are there in the sky? 100

If you could talk to animals, what animal would like to speak to? Any bird Where does the sun go at night? It goes down.

13 Port city in Belgium (5)

WORDFIT

27 Training (9)

28 Sharp protrusion (5)

29 Restraint (6) 30 Commands (6)

2 Plant yielding fragrant oil (8)

3 Declare one’s approval (7)

5 Traveller (7)

6 Family members (6)

7 Forces out (6)

8 Fashion designer, – Jacobs (4)

9 Ill from ocean movement (7)

16 Northern Indian state, Jammu and – (7)

9-LETTER

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

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

J L

CROSSWORD I V

O I T Y A

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

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

ee break a eebrebbrebreak k

Each number corresponds to a letter of the alphabet. Two have been filled in for you, can you work out the rest?

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

QUICK QUIZ

1. Which two sports have been played on the moon?

2. Which crustacean produces a 210-decibel ‘snap’ sound?

3. Which female pirate is considered the most successful in history?

4. Which US president was an Illinois wrestling champion?

5. In which field does Rowan Atkinson hold a master’s degree?

6. How many characters appeared in all 180 episodes of Seinfeld?

INSANITY STREAK

7. How many volumes comprise Marcel Proust’s (pictured) In Search of Lost Time?

8. Which 2021 Academy Award winning film is named after a type of celery?

9. Which Booker Prizeshortlisted novel consists of a single long sentence?

10. John Barbuto was the founder of which electronics company?

CUPPA COMICS

by Tony Lopes

Can you find all the words listed? The leftover letters will spell out a secret message.

by Wulff & Morgenthaler

by Gary Kopervas

ARIES: On an emotional level, your penchant for seduction will be amplified. You’ll attract the attention of some interesting people. You’ll expand your clientele to the delight of your boss, who might just see their profits double thanks to your charisma.

TAURUS: You’ll realise you’re of utmost importance to your employer, which could result in a higher salary and better prospects for your future. In romance, you’ll be able to achieve goals that meet your lover’s standards.

YOUR STARS

GEMINI: You’ll make your workdays more enjoyable by engaging in moments of pleasure. Expend your excess energy by giving free rein to lively conversations with your loved ones. Express your ideas to stimulate discussion.

CANCER: If you need money for a difficult situation or an important purchase, you could negotiate a loan to improve your quality of life. In addition, romantic relationships could benefit from sustained attention.

LEO: Try to be more equitable in your love life. Avoid always making decisions in your own interests. Rather, seek solutions that promote compromise. In your work life, don’t neglect the small details.

VIRGO: If you underestimate the importance of sleep, your ability to concentrate will be impacted, and you’ll weaken your immune system. If you take the time to get a good night’s sleep, you’ll enjoy beautiful creativity and create a new masterpiece.

LIBRA: You’ll be unable to pull yourself away from social media. Many of your friends will try to contact you. A family commitment will force you to come to your senses. You’ll fall in love with a new art form.

SCORPIO: At home, you’ll need to rely on others to handle the household chores. You’ll manage to reunite the family. Your smile will create a warm, comforting atmosphere. At work, all the emergencies will come to you.

SAGITTARIUS: Before starting a new project, ensure you have all the necessary information. Even if you haven’t planned for a romantic weekend, you may want to indulge in this experience.

CAPRICORN: To have a successful career, you must have the courage to learn new things and adjust to change. These adaptations are necessar y for you to achieve stability and experience profes sional growth. The adjustments will be beneficial.

AQUARIUS: The devil is in the details. How you dress and present yourself will play a critical role in your career development. You’re at risk of excessive self-indulgence, and your friends will support your foolishness.

PISCES: You can expect to receive good news about your health. You may finally find the right treatment or medication for your needs, thus improving your quality of life. At work, you’re always the one that deals with emergencies.

WUMO

THE SPATS by Jeff Pickering

THE TOONS’ VIEWS

Postcard 05.

Big Ben.

Big Ben is actually the big bell inside the tower. The tower is called the Great Clock Tower of Westminster.

It is a significant site in London. It recently went under renovation. Actually, I snapped this photo two days before they started.

The tower was designed by Angus Pugin in a neo-Gothic style. When completed in 1859, its clock was the largest and most accurate four-faced striking and chiming clock in the world.

I love that the Londoners just call it Ben or Big Ben. It is a mainstay of London.

Joanne Austen Brown

Ladybug Inertia-powered Beetle

Creative juices flow at St John’s

By LANA EATHER

St John’s College opened their doors for their annual Year 12 Art and Music Exhibition. The exhibition showcased 17 HSC Artworks as well as two students’ musical compositions. Year 10 and 11 pieces were also presented.

St John’s College teachers Adam Caton and Catherine Jones stated: “In Year 12 Music, students compose original pieces which represent a musical style or idea and use that style to convey an idea to the listener. All of our students start ‘in’their own backyard’. They look for ideas from what they see, feel, experience; and ponder the big question of who they are in their world.” Foundations and ideas for these artworks range from inspirational people, human bonds, nature, to the things from our nightmares.

The night included prizes and incentives to inspire students. The People’s Choice Award is an audience vote. A representative from the Western Plains Cultural Centre chooses the Artworld Prize. The Acquisitive Prize is selected by College Principal Nicole Moreton and will be displayed within the College. The winner also receives a cash prize. Art Critical Study Award is selected by the art teachers and given to a student who has achieved in art theory and who has made a significant contribution to art critical and historical lessons. Congratulations to the following prize winners:

People’s Choice Award: Marnie Matheson

BULKY RUBBISH COLLECTION COMING

Dubbo Regional Council’s kerbside bulky waste collection service will commence from Monday 9 October to Friday 1 December 2023.

Names of the zones have changed to align with geographical locations and enforcement of the size limits able to be collected.

For more information visit yoursay.dubbo.nsw.gov.au

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CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE: 6801 4000

BE PREPARED FOR SUMMERTHE VOICE Q&ADELROY PARKLANDS PRECINCT

Now is the time to prepare your property by cleaning gutters, trimming branches from trees and keeping grass mowed ahead of summer. Make sure hoses can reach all around your house.

Preparing a Bushfire Survival Plan and ensuring your family knows is also important to undertake now.

To make sure the community across the Dubbo Regional Council LGA are well informed ahead of the upcoming 14 October Referendum, Dubbo Regional Council will host a free panellist style forum at the Dubbo Regional Theatre on 10 October from 6pm.

For further information, to ask a question or register to take part visit yoursay.dubbo.nsw.gov.au

The Delroy Parklands Recreational Precinct Master Plan is currently on public display.

Residents living in the area are encouraged to comment on the plan which identifies supporting infrastructure, carparks, amenities, ovals and play spaces near the Delroy Parklands area.

For more information visit yoursay.dubbo.nsw.gov.au

Jorja Edwards – Guidance of Insanity

Catherine Jones, Marnie Matheson, Grace Skinner, Sally Sherwood, Desiree Kenafake and Miranda Simpson

Rachel, Megan and Shane Smith, Megan’s work is titled “Embrace”.

Adrian, Halli and Shelly Tighe, Halli’s work is titled “Wanga-Li Thawn, Wunga-Li Gali (return to earth, return to water)

Sally Sherwood – Back to Galing

The inspiration, Clyde and Chase with Jessica Scholte

Alexandra Carr – The Passenger

Amoya Quigley –Endless Exhaustion

Marnie Matheson – Brise and Battu (Broken and Beaten)

Year 11 Artworks

Year 11 Artworks

Alice Cowell – The Album / Delirium / Forever Yours

Jack Fuller – Unspoken Chapter

Jessica Scholte – Times were Golden (Always laughing / Pretending I was Superman / Finding Ways to Fly)

Miranda Simpson – A Connection Like No Other

Kintyre Goes “Jazztastic”

By KEN SMITH

How good did the ladies and gents present for a “Jazztastic” evening of song and food, held recently at Kintyre Living Dubbo with all enjoying the smooth jazz flavours of Sarah Blake and a superbly presented 3 course meal.

How good do the ladies look?

How good do the boys look?

Janice Willetts, Sarah Drake and Virginia Carter (on the wall on the top right hand is a photo, who can that be? – Your clue, she is in this photo)Julie and Bryan with the specially created evening’s mascot

POSITIONS

WE ARE HIRING

Dubbo Photo News currently has a position available in SALES

The ideal candidate will be…

• A people person

• Have a love of communicating with our existing clients, as well as bringing new clientele on board and getting them desired results.

• Outside-the-box thinking and exemplary people management skills.

• Be a team player, as well as being able to work independently.

• Well organised and happy to work to deadlines.

Sales training will be provided to the right candidate, you just need a can-do attitude.

What the role involves...

• Selling of special features

• Selling packages that combine print and online.

• Management of our trades and services

• This opportunity can be either full-time or part-time for the right person. Successful candidates must have..

• Good customer service skills

• Excellent presentation

• Their own car

• Excellent teamwork skills

• Strong computer and written skills

If you think this could be you

Please send your resume to Sally at sally.young@dubbophotonews.com.au

THE DIARY

ON THIS WEEK

Croquet: 8.15am for 8:30am start, Tuesday, Thursday. Croquet courts, Brisbane St, North Dubbo. Kate 0409 927 140, Lillian 0429 471 921

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

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

Marjorie 6884 5558

Dubo Film Society: Two films will be screened on Sunday October 8 th , commencing at 2pm at DRTCC, Darling St Dubbo. One is from Norway and the other from England. $25 for non-members, with snacks at intermission. See dubbofilmsociety.com for more information.

Dubbo Parkinson’s Support Group: FIRST Friday of each month, 10.30am, Horizons village, Minore Road, Dubbo. Jim Jupp, 0438414888.

COMING SOON

Dubbo Ratepayers and Residents

Association: 6.30pm, every SECOND

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

Macquarie Masons Dubbo: SECOND

Thursday of the month. All visitors are welcome, John O’Brien 0405 051 896.

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.

Dubbo District Concert Band:

Join the Dubbo District Concert Band on Sunday, November 19 for an afternoon of musical magic with their end of year concert to be held in the Dubbo RSL Auditorium. Doors open at 1.30pm, showtime 2pm. Entry is $5 at the door.

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: 8.15am for 8:30am start, Tuesday, Thursday. Croquet courts, Brisbane St, North Dubbo. Kate 0409 927 140, Lillian 0429 471 921

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

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

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

Marjorie 6884 5558

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 & District Family History Society: presents Share Your Story. Di Chase will tell stories of Alexander Barclay Black and his adventures bringing the salmon industry to Australia. Everyone is welcome to join us on Friday October 20 at 2pm in the Drama Room at WPCC. $7 towards room hire and refreshments. See us on Facebook!

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: THIRD

Friday of each month, October 20, 1pm, RSL, 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 7th October. PoppySeed Cafe, 174 Darling 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), 11.30am1.30pm, 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: Talbragar CWA monthly meeting and AGM will be held on Saturday 7th October commencing at 2pm in the CWA Hall 45L Boothenba Road Dubbo. Members are reminded that personal care packages will be completed for Macquarie Home Stay. Members and friends are most welcome to attend the meeting. For more information about the meeting please contact Ronda on 68885231.

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 District Concert Band: Join the Dubbo District Concert Band on Sunday, November 19 for an afternoon of musical magic with their end of year concert to be held in the Dubbo RSL Auditorium. Doors open at 1.30pm, showtime 2pm. Entry is $5 at the door. Dubbo Film Society:Two films will be

screened on Sunday October 8 th commencing at 2pm at DRTCC, Darling St Dubbo. One is from Norway and the other from England. $25 for non-members, with snacks at intermission. See dubbofilmsociety.com for more information.

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, AEDT start time 8.45am for check-in classes start at 9am, Katrina Gibbs Field Macleay St, Dubbo. MUST be vaccinated. Reg Parker 0428 849 877, Dianne Acheson 0429 847 380

Orana Pistol Club: 9am, Hyandra Lane, Dubbo. Sundays only, 6887 3704

Traditional Catholic Latin Mass –Rawsonville: SECOND Sunday of the month, 9am, Rawsonville Soldier’s Memorial Hall, Rawsonville Road. 0429 920 842

Transcendental Meditation (TM): Free introductory talks via www.tm.org.au. Maharishi Foundation Australia scientifically proven benefits of TM. Contact David 0424 252 834

MONDAY

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

Amnesty International Dubbo: SECOND Monday of the month, 5.30pm-6.30pm, St Brigid’s meeting room. Contact Sandra Lindeman amnesty.dubbo@gmail.com or 0419 167 574.

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

Australian Air Force Cadets 313 “City of Dubbo” Squadron: : 6pm-9.30pm, Army Barracks (Cnr Kokoda Pl and Wingewarra St). NOW recruiting, 13 to 18 years, rewarding activities.

Dubbo Bridge Club: FOURTH Monday of the month, 10am-1pm, Bultje Street. $7 members, $9 non-members. Libby 0428 254 324.

Dubbo City Physical Culture Club: 4.30pm start, Wesley Community Hall, 66 Church St. Fun, affordable dance for girls/ladies, 4yrs and up, all fitness levels. dubbocityphysie@live. com.au

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

Dubbo VIEW Club: Meeting, (third Monday of each Month) Monday, October 16, 11.00am, Dubbo RSL Club. Bookings and Cancellations by Friday 13th Oct. 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: 8.15am for 8:30am start, Tuesday, Thursday. Croquet courts, Brisbane St, North Dubbo. Kate 0409 927 140, Lillian 0429 471 921 Dementia Sing Out Choir: 11am-12.30pm, David Palmer Centre at Old Lourdes Hospital site, entry on Cobbora Road. Lunch included, Anne Gemmell or Jeanie Cronk on 6881 3704 Depression Recovery Group: 10.30am, at the Catholic Parish Meeting Room, Brisbane St. Norm 6882 6081 or Bill 6882 9826

Digital Skills for Seniors: Free one-on-one help to use your smartphone, tablet/iPad, or laptop. Need help going online or do you have some technology questions? Connecting Community Services, 31-33 Church Street. To make a booking, phone 1800 319 551. Dubbo City Physical Culture Club: 5pm start, Holy Trinity Hall, Brisbane Street, Dubbo. Fun, affordable dance for girls/ladies, 4yrs and up, all fitness levels. dubbocityphysie@live. com.au

Dubbo and District Computer Club: 7pm, Akela Place Hall, contact Daryl 0408 284 300. Dubbo Chess Club: 7pm-9pm, at Dubbo RSL. Juniors welcome. Don 0431 460 584 or Sandy 0408 200 564

Dubbo City Ladies Probus Club: Meet on the second Tuesday of each month in the Masonic Village Hall, Darby Close at 10am contact Annemieke Neville 0432305103. Dubbo Embroiderers: 9.30am - 3pm, SECOND and FOURTH Tuesday of the month, (also see Saturday listing), Dubbo Bridge Club, Elston Park. All are welcome, Contact Ruth 0422 777 323.

Dubbo Lions Club Inc: FIRST and THIRD Tuesday of the month, 6.30pm, Club Dubbo. PO Box 285 Dubbo, Lois on 0428288325 or dubbolionsinc@gmail.com.

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

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

Dubbo RSL Euchre Club: 7pm, for 7.30pm, Dubbo RSL, Glen 0419 179 985 or Doreen 6882

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

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, Whylandra Street West Dubbo

Zumba Kids: 4.15pm, West Dubbo

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First-ever Showground bed-down for State junior touch comp visitors

EXPECTING an influx of vis-

itors from throughout NSW, Dubbo Regional Council is converting Dubbo Showground into hundreds of sites for caravan and motorhome accommodation for a major footie event early next year.

The NSW Touch Junior State Cup will see more than 7000 people converge on the Dubbo region for the three-day tournament that brings together teams from across the state, including Sydney metropolitan, Western NSW, Northern NSW, Central Coast, Mid North Coast, and North Coast sides.

“Accommodation providers in Dubbo and the surrounding towns were quickly snapped up following the announcement of the event returning to Dubbo,” Council’s manager of Regional Events, Linda Christof said..

Site bookings are now available for the for the NSW Touch Junior State Cup running in late February 2024. While not

exactly four-star accommodation, this facility does offer players, trainers, and family, a central location in Dubbo that has access to toilets and shower as well as a dump-point.

“Council has been actively working on having the Dubbo Showground as an option for caravans and motorhomes, providing families with another accommodation alternative,” she added. “This is the first time we have used the Dubbo Showground specifically as an accommodation option for a major event.

“It’s a great example of how our facilities can be flexible with some innovation and creative thinking in order to boost accommodation offerings in our region for major events like the Junior State Cup.”

There will be 100 caravan and motorhome sites released at the Dubbo Showground for participants of the Junior State Cup event. This is expected to accommodate about 400 people. If demand is high, DRC

will release more sites at the Dubbo Showground.

“We are sure a lot of families planning to attend the event will take up this opportunity and stay at the Dubbo Showground. It’s affordable and provides a great central location for families attending the event,” Ms Christof said.

Sites will cost $220 per site plus a booking fee and are only available between February 23-25, 2024, and are reserved for caravan and motorhomes only.

For more information regarding the terms and conditions or to book a site at the Dubbo Showground visit 123tix.com. au or email showgroundsites@ dubbo.nsw.gov.au.

Pictured: Accommodation for touch football Junior State Cup at the Dubbo Showground, Events and Partnerships Team Leader Lana Willetts, Showground Operations Coordinator Gavin Hayton and Manager Regional Events Linda Christof.

Wild winds whipped-up speed bowls for “Resters”

Contributed by ‘PISTOL PETE’

LAST Sundee, a total of 44 battled it out against the hot winds at Sporties.

One might ask “why do they bother?”, but Sundee bowls is more than just having a roll, it is the gathering of the fraternity once a week to enjoy everything that is on the day – even the wicked wind!

Four “Resters” were recorded in a pairs showdown when Col Hume and Pete Sinclair took-on Roger Sherwin and Mick Strawhan. Roger and Mick began well, but were behind at the halfway mark as Col and Pete with a four count on four took a fourshot lead. They rolled five more great ends to finish with a 20-1 scoreline and third place for the morning.

Chris Castlehouse, John Kennedy, and Matt Quill had a dynamic first eight to lead Mary Perry, Julie Brown, and Pete Ruzans by 11 shots to three. The latter were struggling against the “wind” dealing its hand, and looking like their day was all but done,

but they finally managed a triple on end nine to begin a second-half assault.

As each end went by, they kept adding shots, but getting their noses in front nigh on impossible. Mary and Julie applied pressure when they rolled a big six on end 14, going from three down to three-up, and with a double on the next, were just one end away from a win. Chris, John, and Matt, added a double, but it was not enough to make a comeback, going down 17-19 with eight ends each.

A couple of triple counts sure helped Doc Livingston, Rob Pfeiffer, and Col Cottee close the gap on Gav Cullen, Vic Mascara, and Graham Ross. Behind by three at the turnaround, they continued chasing hard. They could not stem the flow of shots by their opponents, who banked a couple more triples and an 18-11 win.

Di Cullen, Ruby Stockings, and Brian Jones won just three of the first eight ends, but trailed by two (10-8) against Ron McCauley, Frank Armstrong, and Col Dover.

It blew-out to four after end 10, but Di, Ruby, and Brian, kept coming with three doubles and a triple and took the game by 17-14.

Paul Martin, Ray Strawhan, and Neil Hayburn, ensured Pat Sherwin, Gary Huggins, and Greg Brown, set-up a fascinating game at the halfway point. A five-all score was blown apart when Pat, Gary, and Greg, grabbed a quintuplet on end nine that changed the aspect of the game that they then converted into a 15-9 win.

It happened again with a classic “tale of two halves” as Dick Whiteford, Chris Strojny, and John Cole, would have felt comfortable with their three-shot lead over Sue McCauley, Pete Bennison, and Bryan O’Sullivan, for the first half of the game, but it fell apart during the second half as Sue, Pete, and Bryan, stopped the others in their tracks.

They secured six of the ends and added eight to their card, while Dick, Chris, and John struggled with just three on their

card. Sue, Pete, and Bryan, were the ultimate winners, 13-11.

Allan Stratford and Kevin Scott, scored freely during much of the game against Steve Kelly and Gaye Cottee. A five-count on certainly set the course early and, with a strong showing during the second eight, Al and Kev enjoyed the demolition, sparing little as they raced away to a 23-8 win – the team of the morning.

Sue Armstrong, Eric Satchell, and Al Andriske, also dominated Leo Balstad, Ross Pharo, and Paul Goodstat as they worked to a five-shot lead from the first eight.

Leo’s mob scored a five on end nine, but that was their only scoring end for the remainder of the game. Sue, Eric, and Al were just too strong, recording a 22-10 win, being rewarded with second place for the morning.

Special note – as windy a morning as it was, 10 resters were bowled, which is an outstanding effort by those who did the deed!

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Local league legend, Fergo, going around one more year

Leading local trainer is named Best in Country

By GEOFF MANN

CLINT Lundholm is following a wellworn path laid by his grandfather, John, and Dad John Jnr by recently being named NSW Racing Country Trainer of the Year – an announcement made during the eight-race local meeting that he himself had sponsored!

Clint’s grandfather was a legend, winning multiple premierships and countless cups from his stables in Coonamble.

Clint gave up his saddle and spurs a few years ago after a successful career as a jockey and, these days he is mentoring apprentices and receiving plaudits from happy owners.

The son of a gun says riding was definitely less stressful than sending his horses onto the track.

“When you’re riding you have control, but once the jockeys take control and gallop to the barrier it’s out of your hands,” he said.

Thankfully, I’ve got my Dad and a great team around me to share the load.”

By DAVID DIXON

HE’S a local lad whose blinding run down the right wing of the Sydney Olympic Stadium and pass back infield for James Tedesco, won a famous State of Origin series for NSW in the dying moments of Game Three of the 2019 match-up.

Now Blake Ferguson – the Wellington footballing prodigy is back in Australia after plying his wares in the English Super League for Leigh Centurions and on the south coast – recently signed for the Kurri Kurri Bulldogs in the Newcastle competition for 2024.

As well as winning a premiership with the Sydney Roosters in 2018, scoring a try for Australia on debut in 2012, and playing seven times for the Indigenous All-Stars, he also scored 127 tries in 12 seasons in the top grade.

As well as enough off-field controversies to fill a small volume, Ferguson is also famous for a nose that shows every one of the 300-odd topgrade games that he played for clubs including the Sharks, the Raiders, the Roosters, and the Eels, breaking his schnoz at least eight times on the footy field.

Ferguson was famously denied NRL medical coverage for repairing his fractured face, as the 12-month limit for the repairs covered in the Player Agreement, had expired while he was in Japan playing rugby, and for Super League in the north of England.

Dubbo Ducks Hens outpace drakes, in Ducks’ big splash!

By GEOFF MANN

UNFAZED by the long weekend, the Ducks started the day with a 50-metre Freestyle, where the hens outpaced the drakes in the flock.

Duckling, Lani Uebergang, was closest to her time, followed by grandmother Judy Walsh, Nicole Johnstone, and Janine Gardiner.

The second race was an Emergency Services Relay; that Janine Gardiner explained the rules of:

“Teams of three swim a 50-metre Backstroke, 50-metre Breaststroke, and 50-metre Freestyle,” she said.

“Getting the teams organised and each Duck knowing which discipline they had to swim, caused the usual flapping and quacking, but eventually the race began, with the winning team, Mark Scullard, Roger Mackay, and Janine Gardiner,” Janine added.

Event three was a 50-metre Breast/Back won by Nicole Johnstone, who finished ahead David “Ned Kelly” Sparkes, who had a controversial turn during the heats, Janine explained.

‘Surprise, surprise! Other Ducks thought there may have been a waddle and shake of his tail feathers at the shallow end of the pool.

“Sparksy knew he had been caught, and laughing, said: ‘prove it! Sometimes it’s good to catch your breath’; the flock had a chuckle and shook their heads,” Janine laughed.

The final event, the 25-metre Freestyle winners were all drakes – Neil Harris first, Mark Scullard second, and Jack Allan and John Wherritt, tied for third.

The ducks, drakes, hens, and ducklings, will be in the pool again at 8.30 on Sunday. Feel like swimming for fun, meeting new friends, and setting yourself a few challenges? Call in!

Rae and Lane triumph in close Major Pairs 2023 tournament

Clint, Dad John, and Aunt Lu, presented the John and Colleen Lundholm Memorial Shield to trainer Connie Greig who prepared Deel St for a winning run in the major race at the meet.

annual lawn bowls tournaments, the Dubbo City Bowls 2023 Major Pairs Championships, was recently decided in a very close contest.

Played at North Dubbo Sporties on Sunday, September 24, the match-up involved two evenly-matched teams, Alex Rae and Ricco Lane, versus Col Cottee and Ian Hobson.

The game was a see-sawing affair,

end, with nothing between the two sides.

The score, however, blew-out to a 2114 lead for Rae and Lane by the 19th end; with Cottee and Hobson then closing-in on the last two ends, falling just three shots short for a final score of 21-18 in a great exhibition of draw bowling. Congratulations go to both teams in what was an excellent event.

Dubbo City Women retain their grip on Midwest Bowls trophy

Retaining the grip that Dubbo City has had on District Championships for a number of consecutive years, were Midwest Bowls District 2023 Champions, Merrill O'Sullivan and Runner-Up, Carmen McDonnell. Their game was played at Club Dubbo on Sunday, September 24. PHOTO: SUPPPLIED

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Claudia Morrison, Clint Lundholm, Amelia Lundholm, John Lundholm Jnr, Lu Parkinson Lundholm and Steve Parkinson. PHOTO: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS

Dubbo City Bowls 2023 Major Pairs Champions Alex Rae and Ricco Lane (above left) and Runners Up Col Cottee and Ian Hobson (above right). PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

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SPORT

By DAVID DIXON

SPECIAL sporting event – for kids who don’t normally get a fair go – is being held by combined Rotary Clubs of Dubbo in mid-October.

The DreamCricket Gala Day is a wonderful occasion for children with special needs from district and surrounds primary schools, to play our national sport.

Everyone is invited to the Tuesday October 17 event, and all attendees get a chance to participate, Dream Cricket, Dubbo, Chairman, Don Stephens, explained.

“All four of Dubbo’s Rotary clubs are involved, and we’ve run it since 2011, though we missed a few during COVID,” he said.

“It’s for those kids who don’t get picked in their school representative sides, to have a chance to shine,” he added.

He said that it is heartening to see how these children take to the non-competitive and celebratory nature of the occasion.

“All activities are modified for the kids and their level of participation, and they all love it,” Don said.

“The kids have a wonderful time, just to be able to do something fun in sport.”

The invite if for all students from local primary schools with those from Dubbo, Gilgandra, Narromine, and Wellington, having previously participated with more than 100 pupils taking part each year.

Dubbo West and the other Dubbo Rotary clubs together donate individual kits of equipment to the participating schools for their everyday use, with no cost to schools for the day.

All activities on the day are supervised by Rotary members and friends, with activities conducted by secondary students from Macquarie Anglican Grammar School.

DreamCricket was initiated by Dr Roly Bigg

of the Movement Disorder Foundation in concert with the Rotary Clubs of the Southern Highlands and the Bradman Foundation.

The aim was to give primary school students with special needs an opportunity to play cricket activities on Bradman Oval.

The DreamCricket program has grown to include schools and children throughout Australia and internationally. Dubbo West was one of the pioneering Rotary clubs in the program.

More information about the program is available on the DreamCricket website at www.dreamcricketaustralia.com.au

This year’s gala day is sponsored by local businesses, Joss Group and painter, Ross Harris; and is being held on at Victoria Park No.1 Oval.

Volunteers are also welcome to help-out at the event, attendees can either just turnup on the day, or call Don Stephens for more information on 0418 219 185.

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The Rotary Clubs of Dubbo DreamCricket Gala Day, is a wonderful occasion for children with special needs from district and surrounds primary schools, to play our national sport.

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