Dubbo Photo News 27.06.2024

Orana Toy Library finds a new home thanks to Allira Daycare

Building its membership base and finding a permanent home are two goals for Orana Toy Library as it settles into another new temporary base.

Dubbo’s community power has ensured the volunteer organisation that has provided the city with a family toy service since 1976 secured a temporary home at Allira Daycare on Fitzroy St.

It is great news for Orana Toy Library, who have had to change locations multiple times in recent years. They will have that challenge again in the future, but for now Allira is home. When forced to vacate 83 Wingewarra St, Orana Toy Library turned to social media in April with a post that was headlined: “We desperately need your help Dubbo!”

Messages of support and ideas soon followed.

After a six-week public process to formalise a new location, Orana Toy Library finally settled on Allira Daycare. Orana Toy Library marketing officer Amanda O’Leary is delighted at the development.

“Varying opportunities presented but then we had Allira offer a space that sounded almost perfect,” Mrs O’Leary said. “It’s so great of them to assist us. It really has been a big community effort to find us a new home and we are very appreciative.”

The 2022 floods saw the Orana Toy Library forced out of its base under the Macquarie Regional Library on Talbragar St as flood-

waters nearly a quarter of a metre deep destroyed that area. Orana Toy Library was offered a temporary base in a retail space in the CityWest Plaza on Victoria St in October, 2022, before the Connecting Community Services was able to assist them with the former venue at 83 Wingewarra St. Hurdles have often come up for Orana Toy Library.

After almost a month of try-

ing to solve the latest problem themselves, and a May 10 deadline looming, Orana Toy Library made the decision to go public in April. It was a wise call with 139 shares and leads generated that led to a new home. Orana Toy Library was able to negotiate a few extra weeks stay at 83 Wingewarra St to minimise disruption and has now settled in at Allira Daycare.

“It’s great news for our organi-

sation so we can continue to develop our amazing service,” Mrs O’Leary said.

While Orana Toy Library has found a home, it had to close for two weeks in late May and early June to clean, stocktake and relocate.

Orana Toy Library is still looking for its own permanent space. It is a not-for-profit organisation that was formed in 1976 to lend toys, puzzles and educa-

tional equipment to families with children under eight years of age. These toys assist children in the development of their gross and fine motor skills, problem solving and thinking skills while at play.

The body acts like a normal library, except toys replace books as the currency.

People can borrow toys for a three-week period and then swap them over for something new, and the cycle repeats.

A reduced membership fee of $70 is offered provided people volunteer once a school term for two hours when the library is opened on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Around 800 toys are available ranging from small slippery slides, plastic cars, puzzles, bikes, scooters and construction-type equipment.

“People who are members love it,” Mrs O’Leary explained. “There are many benefits … sustainability, reduces waste, it creates a strong community within the group. Ultimately it can save families lots of money.”

Orana Toy Library has around 45 members. Increasing that membership is a goal.

Giving up was never an option, Mrs O’Leary said.

Dubbo Regional Council mayor Mathew Dickerson has also lent some support to Orana Toy Library who are hopeful he may be able to assist in finding a permanent home.

THREE

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Where do you work? Dubbo Motor Group.

Have you always lived in Dubbo? Yes, I was born here.

What are your favourite memories of growing up in Dubbo? Going camping and swimming at the river with mates.

What do you like to do in your spare time? Spend time with my son and family.

Do you have any hidden talents or special skills? I’m a gun salesman.

Are you a morning person or a night owl? More a night owl, haha!

Do you have any pets? What are they and what are their names? I have one red nose Pitbull named Boss, my other dog Medusa of 11 years died at the start of the year.

What are you watching at the moment? Animal Kingdom series on Netflix.

Have you read any good books lately? No, I don’t really read books.

What music do you like to listen to? Old school 90s music… still love me some Tupac.

What does the next 5 years look like for you? Work hard, while paying off my house.

REUBEN RILEY

ROAD TO PARIS 2024

SEOUL

1988: THAT 9.79 SECOND RACE, 1988: DRUGS, FLO-JO, THE ‘CAPPUCCINO KID’

With the Paris Summer Games starting on Friday, July 26, Dubbo Photo News is taking a nostalgic look back at some of the highlights and heroes, controversies and clashes, of one of the world’s great sporting extravaganzas, the modern Olympics.

By DAVID DIXON

JUST 9.79 seconds, that’s all it took for one of the most-anticipated and controversial sporting rivalries of the 20th century to explode.

While the Seoul Summer Games were the last Olympics in which sport acted as a proxy battle between America and the West against rivals the Soviet Union and the Eastern Bloc, it thankfully lacked the political controversies that had plagued the previous two decades.

But just as the Cold War was winding down, the never-ending fight against drugs in sport was now becoming critical, with an until-then unknown Australian athlete, later dubbed the ‘Cappuccino Kid’, caught right in the middle!

The suggestion that Seoul bid for the games originated with dynamic and eccentric South Korean dictator Park Chung Hee who wanted the then-developing country to be considered for high-status world events. It achieved this by successfully hosting the huge Miss Universe contest in 1980 and the 1986 Asian Games, demonstrating that it had the appropriate capability for such occasions.

Only thirty-five years after the Korean War had devastated the split nation, Seoul was chosen to host the Summer Games with a dominant 52 votes to 27 win over the prevote favourite, Nagoya in Japan.

While the boycotts that had blighted previous games became a thing of the past, a clearly-envious North Korea stayed home, as did five other socialist countries, including Cuba and Albania. Nonetheless, the much larger boycotts seen in the three previous editions were avoided, resulting in the largest number of participating nations during the Cold War era.

The spectacular opening ceremony – the last to be held during the daytime – featured a mass demonstration of taekwondo, as well as a skydiving team descending over the stadium and forming the five-coloured Olympic rings. The skydiving team had hoped that their opening ceremony appearance would set the stage for the sport to become a medal event by 2000.

The ceremony was also one of the last times that live doves, representing peace, were mass-released, with a number apparently being incinerated by the lighting of the Olympic flame.

In competition, women’s judo and 10-pin bowling were held as demonstration sports, with the popular Asian pastime table tennis also introduced with China and South Korea both winning two titles each. Lawn tennis

returned to the Olympics after a 64-year absence, as Steffi Graf of West Germany added gold to her four Grand Slam victories.

This was the first Olympic Games where women’s sailing was its own event. It was won by Americans Allison Jolly and Lynne Jewell. Also, for the first time in history, all the dressage events were won by women.

Performing for his last major event under the flag tof the Soviet Union, Vladimir Artemov won four gold medals in gymnastics.

Daniela Silivaş of Romania also won three gold and equalled compatriot Nadia Comaneci’s record of seven perfect 10s in one Olympic Games.

Anthony Nesty of Suriname won his country’s first Olympic medal by finishing first in the men’s 100-metre butterfly, prevailing over American Matt Biondi by.01 of a second and thereby thwarting Biondi’s attempt to match Mark Spitz’s record seven golds at one Olympics, with Nesty the first black athlete to win an individual swimming gold.

Swimmer Kristin Otto of East Germany also won six gold medals, competing for a country that would no longer exist four years later, with Biondi winning a total of five medals, and Janet Evans, three.

With an explosion in the number of records falling before the games, and increasing calls for mandatory blood-testing of all athletes, it was an obscure Sydney boy who first fell under the unwanted cheating spotlight.

Straight-up amateur Alex Watson had emerged as a sudden early medal chance for Australia in the modern heptathlon – comprising fencing, swimming, show-jumping, shooting, and running – when a bombshell dropped.

“We were at the second-last event, the shooting, and my manager Bob Barry told me, ‘You have to get back to the village and see the AOC, because you’ve failed a drug test’,” Watson later recalled.

Watson was immediately disqualified for excessive levels of caffeine, admitting later, that he had been dosing-up at a coffee van provided for athletes during the gruelling day of events, thereby earning himself the light-hearted sobriquet, ‘The Cappuccino Kid’.

Utterly shocked, he was sent home, but was eventually cleared of any cheating, and was later allowed to compete in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.

The most controversial moment of the games, however, came in the much-anticipated 100-metre men’s final. Canada’s Ben Johnson was everyone’s favourite, having beaten Carl Lewis in a number of previous events.

Lewis’ perceived prickly arrogance had the whole world cheering for the humble Canadian, who had come from the clouds to threaten the American legend’s status as the fastest man on earth.

Johnson smoked the US champion in a world record time of 9.79 seconds, with British runner Linford Christie coming-in third. However, two days after the event, Johnson was disqualified after testing positive for stanozolol, with the crest-fallen athlete claiming that his positive test was the result of sabotage.

Flamboyant and equally-controversial US female sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner (‘Flo-Jo’), also set an Olympic record (10.62) in the 100-metre dash and a still-standing world record (21.34) in the 200-metre sprint to capture gold medals in both events. To these medals, she added a gold in the fourtimes-100-metre relay, and a silver in the four-times-400-metre relay.

However, the apparent ease with which the previously-unknown athlete set world records – some of which still stand today – her abrupt retirement after mandatory blood-testing became the rule after Seoul, and her sudden death in 1998, aged only 38, leave a cloud over her achievements.

In other cheating news, two Bulgarian weightlifters were stripped of their gold medals after failing doping tests, with the team withdrawing after the scandal.

Overall, the soon-to-disappear nations of the Soviet Union and East Germany bagged the first two spots on the medal tally, beating the Americans into third, with host nation South Korea coming in fourth with 12 Gold.

With both the Eastern Bloc and the Americans both back on board the Olympics for the first time since 1976 at Montreal, the Australians had a relatively lean run in the medal count, with three gold, six silver, and

five bronze medals, to finally land at 15th place on the table.

Standouts included 400-metre hurdler Debbie Flintoff-King who won a silver medal at the 1987 World Championships and also became the first Australian athlete to win an IAAF Grand Prix Final in that same year.

Primed for Seoul, she won the gold medal against two drug-tainted Soviet and East German runners, despite having received news of her sister, Noeline’s, death just before the race. Her Olympic record time of 53.17 seconds still stands as the current Australian record.

Duncan Armstrong also surprised the champion American star Matt Biondi in the 200-metre freestyle, effectively surfing in Biondi’s wake until the last 25 metres to snatch gold. In the 400-metres, he was pipped in a photo-finish for silver by an East German swimmer who set a new world record.

The Australian women’s hockey team also won gold for the first time, after defeating the favoured South Koreans 2–0 in the final.

Other outstanding Australian results included Martin Vinnicombe winning silver in the men’s track time trial for cycling, Dean Woods coming second in the men’s individual pursuit for cycling, and Lisa Martin winning our first-ever women’s marathon medal, a silver after coming in second to Portuguese star Rosa Mota.

The games came to a hugely-successful close to much relief, no doubt, of IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch, who began in Seoul to utilise the untapped commercial potential of the games for increased television rights and sponsorship.

But the world was about to change – imminent collapse of the Soviet Union and the Eastern Bloc beginning with the fall of the Berlin Wall barely 12 months later – heralding a new war against drugs in sport, that was just beginning to heat up.

Duncan Armstrong of Australia, left, is congratulated by Matt Biondi, after Armstrong’s victory and new world record time in the Olympic men’s 200-metre freestyle at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games. In the background is West German start Michael Gross who finished fifth. PHOTO: AP

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Astley Cup Dubbo College Vs Orange high Starts TODAY

By KEN SMITH

It’s on, the highly converted Astley Cup is again up for grabs, with the second round, Dubbo College v Orange High getting underway locally today.

The third round of the 2024 Astley Cup will see Dubbo College taking on Bathurst High on Wednesday and Thursday, 3 and 4 July in Bathurst for the final round of the 2024 competition.

Thursday, June 27

 9.30am - Debate (Mulvey Cup) at Dubbo College Senior Campus Lecture Theatre

 9.30am - Boys’ basketball at Dubbo Sports World

 10.45am - Girls’ netball at Dubbo Sports World

 12.15pm - Tennis at Paramount Tennis Courts

 1.30pm - Athletics at Barden Park

Friday, June 28

 9.15am - Girl’s hockey at Pioneer Park

 11.45am - Boy’s rugby league at Apex Oval

 1.00pm - Boy’s soccer at Apex Oval

 2.10pm - Girl’s soccer at Apex Oval

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

Jun 27: Bruce Johnston, of the Beach Boys, 82. Vera Wang , fashion designer, 75. J.J. Abrams, film/TV writer/ director, 58. Phil Kearns, rugby union player, 57. John Eales, former Wallabies captain, 54. Tobey Maguire, actor, 49. Raul, Spanish footballer, 47. Khloe Kardashian, TV celebrity, 40. Jun 28: Mel Brooks, filmmaker-comedian, 98. Kathy Bates, actress, 76. Michele Timms, basketballer, 59. John Cusack , US actor, 58. Andrew and David Fifita , twin footy players, 35.

Jun 29: Ken Done, ar tist, 84. Colin Hay, Men at Work singer, 71. Neil Perry, chef, 67. Peter FitzSimons, rugby player-author, 63. Mick Lewis, cricketer, 50. Bret McKenzie, New Zealand musician/ actor, 48. Jun 30: Glenn Shorrock , Little River Band singer, 80. Wayne Swan, politician, 70. Murray Cook , Cowra-born Red Wiggle, 64. Mike Tyson, boxer, 58. Alan Joyce, former Qantas boss, 58. Ralf Schumacher, German race car driver, 49. Ben Cousins, AFL player, 46. George Christensen, federal politician, 46. Ed Kavalee, comedian-actor, 45. Cheryl Cole, British singer, 40. Hugh Sheridan, actor, 39. Jul 1: Jamie Farr, Klinger on TV’s M*A*S*H, 90. Deborah Harry, US singer, 79. John Farnham, singer, 75. Dan Aykroyd, actor-comedian, 72. Wayne Swan, politician, 70. Carl Lewis, Olympic gold medallist, 63. Nick Giannopoulos, from TV’s Acropolis Now, 61. Pamela Anderson, actress-model, 57. Liv Tyler, actress, 47. Gyton Grantley, actor, 44. Daniel Ricciardo, racing driver, 35.

Jul 2: Imelda Marcos, wife of former Philippine President, 95. Larry David, writer/actor, 77. Grant Dodwell, starred in A Country Practice, 72. Jerry Hall, US model-actress, 68. Matt Preston, MasterChef judge, 63. Matthew Reilly, author, 50. Daniel Kowalski, Olympic swimmer, 49. Lindsay Lohan, US actress, 38. Margot Robbie, actress, 34.

Jul 3: Tom Stoppard, English playwright, 87. Kevin Johnson, singer-songwriter, 82. Sir Richard Hadlee, NZ cricketer, 73. Tom Cruise, actor, 62. Yeardley Smith, the voice of Lisa Simpson, 60. Julian Assange, activist, 53. Jane Allsop, actress, 49. Sebastian Vettel, Formula 1 driver, 37. Mitchell Dodds, footy player, 35.

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Let's go! Dubbo College taking on Orange High (starting today) and then heading to Bathurst for the final round against Bathurst High of the 2024 Astley Cup. PHOTO: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS/ KEN SMITH

Remembering Steve Keed, a true man of compassion

The recent passing of former Indigenous leader Steve Keed has been keenly-felt by all those whose lives he touched. Most locals would remember Steve through his role as Direc- tor of Tubba-Gah (Maing) Wiradjuri Aboriginal Corporation in Dubbo, and his tireless work improving the lot of the Aboriginal community.

Former colleague Rasa Kabaila remembers a good man, a friend, and a supporter, of so many in his community.

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It is with deep sorrow, that we announce the passing of Steve Keed, a dedicated social worker and mental health advocate, who left us recently and suddenly, after an unexpected stroke.

Steve was a respected and well-liked social worker at the City Community Mental Health Team in Canberra, where he worked for nine years until his passing in 2024. Known for his unwavering commitment to his clients, Steve always put others first. Whether it was bringing a coffee to a client, or taking the time to listen, he consistently demonstrated his deep care and compassion. His colleagues and clients respected him immensely for his dedication and the personal connection he made with everyone he met.

I’m a nurse practitioner, and I met Steve through us working together at the City Community Mental Health team. I interviewed Steve in 2018, in hope that a part of his life could be celebrated in my book that I published in 2024, Put some Concrete in your Breakfast: Tales from Contempo-

By RASA AND PETER KABAILA,

rary Nursing.

My book was centred around nursing stories, Steve was a social worker and, as I was already over the word-limit at the time of our interview, I unfortunately, couldn’t include his story in my work. But I want Steve’s story to be celebrated, which is why I’m paying tribute to him here.

As I look back on my emails with Steve about his story, I both tear up and smile, when I see his voice and character coming through each word. In my first email, I asked Steve if he happy to share a part of his story, while acknowledging that he was busy man.

He replied: “Hello Rasa, very busy but not too busy for you, my friend. Yes, I would be available to answer some questions, ring me any time. By the way, how are you going over there? Alright I hope.”

In a later email, he admitted to me about some of the stress that he had at work (because the work that we do while rewarding, is also very consuming). He then added another line, like a resolution of strength: “It’s okay, I’m just getting used to the pace of it all.”

When I interviewed Steve and he talked about his family upbringing, he was honest about the difficulties that he and family faced, but also acknowledged the complexities of life.

He was a person who could see things from different perspectives: “My insightfulness to my upbringing and sense of humour, has always been protective for me. I know that people cope with things in different ways. I help my people when I can. I consid-

er myself to be very reliable and resilient.

“My skills in being able to help my family and myself, have been activated through my own upbringing, through my culture, as well as social work training and experience from being employed as a Social Worker.

“Other people in my tribe have not been given a chance to be taught the skills to be able to reflect on and process their trauma, which I think can be a big reason as to why a lot of Koori people, have had major adjustment issues.”

Steve added, “I know that my life has been hard in many ways, but I also know that life is a gift, which I choose to make the most of.

I didn’t complete Year 10. Yet, I managed later in life, to gain qualifications to become a Social Worker, all on my own accord, because I am passionate about helping others, and I am driven”.

Steve also noted: “I am resilient and I can appreciate the kindness in nurses, social workers, and other health clinicians, who are doing their best to support to aid positive change in any culture.

“As a somewhat confident Koori male I try to aid my people (as many as I come in contact with). I try to slowly bring on change, to then help them understand there may be better way to heal, react and progress.

“Reconciliation works not with a tokenistic national ‘Sorry Day’, initiated by white politicians who have not been consulted with Indigenous Elders about their

“On the flip-side, reconciliation will not come from a cycle of blame. Reconciliation happens from grassroots working up: through Indigenous people having conversations together with each other, and with white people about the pain they have all experienced and how they can heal together.”

Steve’s heritage was rooted in the strength and resilience of his Wiradjuri ancestors. His great-grandfather Harold Pierce Keed was part of a group of closely-related men who left the Cummeragunja Aboriginal Reserve in NSW in the early 20th century.

These men, including members of the Towney, Naden, and Powell families, traversed the NSW Riverina, seeking work in shearing sheds and ultimately settling in towns such as Dubbo, Peak Hill, and Gilgandra. In 1966, Harold Keed and Fred Powell, established a successful boomerang factory in Peak Hill. The following year, Harold Keed was elected to the town’s Rotary Club, becoming one of the very few Aboriginal members of Rotary in Australia.

In 1998, my father, Peter Kabaila, had the privilege of interviewing Steve’s uncle and aunt, Ray and Valda Keed, about their life on the Bulgandramine Aboriginal Reserve and the Aboriginal camps on the outskirts of Peak Hill. These historical archives were published in Peter Kabaila’s book, Survival Legacies.

I wasn’t aware of this information until 2019, when I was telling Dad about Steve, and I introduced them. Dad could see that

Steve was acutely aware of the historical and cultural burdens carried by his people. I also know from speaking with Steve, that he did feel the pressures and politics of his role.

A graduate of the Australian Catholic University, Steve lectured there and co-authored the influential article, ‘Getting Used to the First Nations Person in the Room’, which shed light on the unique challenges faced by Aboriginal social workers. His role as the Director of Tubba-Gah (Maing) Wiradjuri Aboriginal Corporation in Dubbo allowed him to help many individuals seeking recognition of their Aboriginal descent within their communities.

Peter, Steve, our work colleagues, and I, shared many meaningful discussions, one of which occurred around a campfire where Steve gifted Dad a boomerang made by his late cousin, Kevin Naden. This gesture opened a window into Steve’s life and heritage, revealing a man who was not only intelligent and perceptive, but also deeply sensitive. These qualities made him an exceptional mental health worker, though they also meant he often neglected his own well-being in favour of others.

Steve will be profoundly missed by his family, including his two sons Kori and Jacob, his colleagues at the Community Health Centre, his clients, and his friends.

His legacy of empathy and service, will continue to inspire all who knew him.

Thank you, Steve, for your kindness and dedication. May you rest in peace.

IN COLLABORATION WITH STEVE’S ELDEST SON, KORI KEED.

Steve Keed, rear left, with mental health work colleagues. His recent passing has been keenly felt by all those whose lives he touched. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

That’s the Spirit! PART II

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P Phooto o News presents part two of our s socciial snaaps s from what turned out to be a faantntas a tiic e evening held in “good spirits” ”

P Phhottos o by BE B VERLY Y F FEARRNE E

The Gals

Bridget, Campbell, Stephanie Sim and Stephanie Jones

Cate and Leif

Behn Monley and Tara Searle

Gaby and Bella

Bruno and Jo Efoti

Nick and Rachel

Laura and Richard Haines

Jake and Lucas

Ashley and Jacob

Adam Fraser

Kosta, Adam, Thorn and Hayden

The Tribe

Cameron Monley and Leza Saint Ambrosena

Nathan ShooterWhiskano Coffee Dubbo

Amelia and Aaron

MACQUARIE ROTARY’S BOOM BUNNINGS BARBIE, RAISING MONEY, AND HOPE, FOR COUNTRY KIDS

Winter sun was shining, and the sausages were sizzling last Sunday at Bunnings, where dedicated members of the Rotary Club of Dubbo Macquarie, were on deck for a very special cause.

The local service club were barbecuing the sangas and buttering the bread, all in support of raising funds for Country Hope – a local charity that supports families with a child who has been diagnosed with cancer or another life-threatening illness.

The event raised a goodly amount for the not-pro-profit that provides support in the bush for those in greatest need in our community.

A U3A event on today, Thursday, June 27, from 10am, involves the special talk by Blue Mountains author Susan Ackroyd about her book 'Rhyme and Reason: English History Through Nursery Rhymes'. IMAGE: SUPPLIED

English history through nursery rhymes: U3A talk on today at 10am

DID you know that many nursery rhymes have interesting social and political stories behind them?

Nursery rhymes were, for centuries, a way for people with limited opportunities for reading and learning to make sense of the world around them.

So, if you’ve ever wondered why there was a baby in a treetop, who was little Boy Blue, Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary, and why Little Jack Horner enjoyed his plum, then come to a special event at U3A Dubbo.

But you’ll have to be quick, the event is on today, Thursday, June 27, from 10am, for the special talk by Blue Mountains author Susan Ackroyd about her book Rhyme and Reason: English History Through Nursery Rhymes.

Susan’s fascinating work reveals the history and commentary behind common nursery rhymes from Three Blind Mice to Georgie Porgie, and how these rhymes were ways of communicating sometimes subversive views

on politics and power.

The 20 rhymes in her book show how parliament and the king battled over taxation, the authority of monarchs, religious strife and the role that Humpty Dumpty played in the English Civil War.

Listeners will gain an understanding of history from medieval times through to the 1700s through these rhymes and their stories, and understand how a nursery rhyme we recite today started life as a political comment and was passed down through the years until now we have forgotten the politics.

During her travels through Europe, Susan gained an understanding of the history of nursery rhymes, and has chosen 20 favourites to explore further in her book. Susan will talk about and explain where these nursery rhymes originated and why they are still recited today.

The U3A Dubbo Author Talk is on today from 10am at the Community Arts Centre at 76 Wingewarra St, Dubbo.

Rotary Club of Dubbo Macquarie Afternoon Shift members working for the day for a very special cause, the Country Hope charity, with from left, back, Peter and Jenni McInnes, and John Stonestreet, front, Jane Keys, Donna Falconer (from Country Hope) and Steve Cowley

Morning shift members, Ray Brooks, Maureen Murray-Wilcox, John Stonestreet, and Jen Cowley.

Ange Groft, Donna Falconer (Country Hope Dubbo Regional Coordinator), Jane Keys, and Elesha O’Connor. PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED

The Dubbo Region is the best place to build your career

DUBBO WORKS is highlighting the excellent career and learning opportunities the Dubbo region offers. To contribute ideas, email dubboworks@dubbophotonews.com.au

Are you missing out on free help for your country small business?

REGIONAL NSW small businesses are already the biggest users of the State Government’s Business Bureau facility, but many more country firms could still be taking advantage of a free business advisory service provided through Service NSW.

Executive Director Cassandra Gibbens says more than 55,000 small businesses have been helped by Business Connect since this unique program began in 2017, and more than half of these have been located in regional areas.

The Business Connect service, which is provided

through Service NSW, provides for eligible businesses to have personal assistance from professional, qualified advisors on a one-on-one and ongoing basis.

Participation in the program also provides access to workshops, webinars and events.

“From getting started, to marketing and managing cash flow, the Business Connect program within the Service NSW Business Bureau provides up to eight hours of free events and independent, tailored advice each year for businesses across the state,” Ms Gibbens said.

sors have experience running their own businesses and provide free, confidential business advice based on your goals.”

Ms Gibbens said the pro-

people who are considering starting up for the first time – 20 per cent of inquiries come from clients intending to enter the business world with a new product

LOVE YOUR WORK

Tania Keath

Where do you work? Tilbrook & Co. It is part of Darling Street hub/ district. What’s your job? I’m the sole trader and the owner. Why do you love your work? Tilbrook & Co is my own business that has all the things that I love- from books, bric a brac, Antiques, collectables and gorgeous Retro Vintage stuff

What’s the best thing to do to relax? The best thing is having a massage!

What’s your favourite thing to do in Dubbo with friends and family? I love eating out with friends and family.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? I would go everywhere!

What was your first paying job? My first job was a sales assistant in a news agency. Name three things you enjoyed at school? English, geography and going home What would you do with a win of a million dollars? I would retire! As a child what did you want to do when you grew up? I wanted to be an archaeologist or an interior designer.

According to Service NSW, the Business Connect program has achieved a 96 per cent approval rating from small businesses that it has assisted to date.

REGIONAL Group are currently seeking an Administration Assistant to support our team to ensure all administration tasks are completed in a timely and accurate manner. We are looking for someone who is self-driven and organised, who can establish and maintain relationships with all departments while maintaining the flexibility to work across several duties and manage multiple deadlines.

Duties will include:

 General administration duties

 Supplier account applications

 Customer trade reference checks

 Delivery docket reports

 Travel bookings

 Managing weighbridge systems and orders

 Purchasing  Timesheet data entry

 Contractor management

 Corresponding with suppliers, customers and employees

 Prepare all communications, emails, invoices, reports and other correspondence

Knowledge and experience required:

 Previous experience in a similar role, preferred not essential

 Excellent communication skills

 Time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

 Competent Microsoft Office skills

This is a full-time position based in Dubbo, supporting our Construction Materials business unit.

See the full job listing at www.seek. com.au/job/76601007

COSCAR BRINGS HIS BRINGS FUSION BLUES TOUR TO THE CROSSROADS NEXT FRIDAY

urrently touring Australia, eclectic musical adventurer, Oscar LaDell, is making a special visit to Dubbo for our newest live musical venue, The Crossroads.

Oscar is squeezing in the Golden West on Friday, July 5, between major events at Melbourne and Sydney, and couldn’t be happier.

“Dubbo will be my second gig of my first tour of Australia, I grew up in New Zealand, but was originally from the United States, and I’m really looking forward to it,” he enthused.

“I love touring, I had my first one in January 2020, just before lockdowns but, since then, I try and get on the road at

least once a year,” he added.

By DAVID DIXON

Opening earlier this year, The Crossroads is named after a famous locale in the United States that bridged the old southern musical origins of blues, and the unchartered north. With this in mind, Oscar sees this as the perfect venue for his musical fusion blending a range of styles.

In his new EP Live in Studio(s), he seeks to bridge the gap between Soul, Roots, Blues, and Folk to deliver a trio of songs that showcase his talent and voice as a songwriter and performer. Melbourne-based, he also incorporates Psychedelic Funk, to give performances that remain intimate, even in their most

SHAKESPEARE FUNERALS Dubbo

intense moments.

Oscar was born in Denver, Colorado, before moving across the world with his family to Dunedin aged five. Oscar’s musical journey began, when he picked up the harmonica and guitar in his teens, honing his craft performing in bars with his father “King” Leo LaDell, and later with his New Zealand-based band, Hoot.

“Top of my list of influences are people like Curtis May field, Bobby Bland, and a performer called Ann Peebles.

“After that, are classic Blues stars like Muddy Waters, Lightnin’ Hopkins, and The Wood Brothers.”

His own original work that he will be

featuring on this tour, however, is like no other performer out there, formed from an amalgam of his own personal musical journey.

“It’ll all be my original work, from Blues, Soul, and Folk, all blended together.

It’s something unique, that I try to bring to the table,” he added.

Other venues on his tour starting on Thursday, July 4, include Byron Bay, Brisbane and Burleigh Heads, before wrapping up in Bellarine, Victoria.

The concert at the Crossroads at 80 Macquarie Street on Friday, July 5, is absolutely free. For more information, call 6881 9942.

Singular journey for an eclectic musical adventurer, Oscar LaDell, is making a special visit to Dubbo’s newest live musical venue, The Crossroads, on Friday, July 5.

PHOTO: OSCARLADELL.COM

Debbie Dawson’s Retirement

By JOANNE AUSTEN BROWN

It is not every day someone who has been with a workplace for over 44 years, retires and is congratulated for her time.

Debbie started working at Coles on the 19th November 1979.

On Saturday 22nd June she officially retires. She started in the fruit and vegetable department.

“I loved fruit and veg. I worked in other areas but loved fruit and

part of the service team, an area that she also loved. “It’s so nice to greet people I have seen coming into the store for years.

“I will be spending time with family and friends and doing some travel.” She said after being asked what she planned to do in retirement.

The Dubbo Photo News wish Debbie all the best in her

Western Plains Cultural Centre has welcomed a new exhibition featuring two of America’s most celebrated artists of the twentieth centuryRobert Rauschenberg and Jasper

The National Gallery Touring Exhibition, Significant Others, showcases over 60 artworks.

Entry to the exhibition is

the region; following the completion of their projects the community will receive the benefit of this advanced infrastructure when it is needed.

Johns.

Rebecca Warman, Shellee Morley, Kerrie Russo, Debbie, Sharon Cusack and Robyn Wilkinson - some of her colleagues

Husband Geoff Dawson and Debbie. PHOTOS: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS

Debbie Dawson and Store Manager Sarah Dougherty with flowers, chocolate and a cake on Debbie’s retirement.Debbie cuts the cake

Coles Regional Manager, Peter Merchant, Debbie and Dubbo Store Manager Sarah Dougherty

Dancers from across the region converge on Wellington

Wellington Eisteddfod group dance weekend brought dancers from around the region to compete in the local eisteddfod.

CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT:

 Orange Dance Centre

 Dance Unlimited Mudgee

 Urban Edge Dubbo

 Tara Denmead, Thelma Smith and Bob Field from United Dance Academy Mudgee

 Wellington Eisteddfod volunteers, Graham Dickson and Carol White

 HQ Orange dance troupe

PHOTOS BY COLIN ROUSE

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THUMBS UP!

Thumbs up and congratulations to Lazy River Estate for their French International Night. It had it all. The entertainment, the food, the service. MAGNIFIQUE!

Thumbs up to Phil and Fiona from Langleys Coaches. We’re just back from a ten-day tour of the NSW, Queensland and South Australian outback and the Langleys service was impeccable. The trip was everything we signed up for and so much more. It was no coincidence that many of those on board were repeat customers.

Thumbs up and thank you to the wonderful staff and volunteers at our local community transport services who provide an amazing service to the seniors and others in Dubbo who can no longer drive themselves to doctors and other appointments. Also, thank you for the wonderful day trip to Mudgee on a very foggy day.

Thumbs up and congratulations to Member for Calare Andrew Gee for voicing an opinion and strongly lobbying against a cashless society. We need to keep cash transactions in Australia. Thank you, Andrew.

Thumbs up to our local netball competition. It’s always nice to see such a huge crowd of players and supporters at the Nita McGrath Netball Courts every Saturday. A second Thumbs Up to the volunteers and committee members who help make it all happen each week, and a final Thumbs Up to everyone involved in the extra development and rep squads which encourage our young netball players with extra training.

 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.

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Probus ladies are no retiring types: GET INVOLVED!

MATURE women looking for friendship, fellowship, and fun, are invited to get involved with a club that offers something for everyone.

Dubbo City Ladies Probus Club meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, with outings and friendly get-togethers among their regular activities; including coffee shop visits and outings around the Golden West.

A recent trip enjoyed by all, involved a tour of The Banjo Paterson Museum at Yeoval, morning tea with scones and jam and cream, a tour of the Yeoval Museum, before a delicious roast lamb dinner at the Royal Hotel.

If you’re interested in getting involved, call President Marie Francis on 0408 845 640, or Secretary Cheire Loughrey on 0427 290 002.

Dubbo Photo News is a great local paper because people like you share your stories with us. If you have a story, event or news item, call us on 6885 4433 or email editor@ dubbophotonews.com.au

Former Lib leader to Dubbo VIEW, on importance of communicating

WISDOM on the importance of communicating was the subject of a special talk at Dubbo VIEW Club’s monthly luncheon meeting in mid-June.

The meet at Dubbo RSL Club also welcomed VIEW Club Zone Councillor for the region, Lorraine Falkiner-Smith from Warren, as a visitor.

Guest speaker at the event was the venerable John Mason, former state Liberal Leader in the late 1970s, who gave a thought-provoking talk about the importance of “communicating”.

Mr Mason told the ladies present of his many early experiences, mostly humorous, including his time outback in the Northern Territory as a Methodist minister. He was an articulate speaker and conveyed the importance of how we send and receive messages, and their interpretations.

Mr Mason concluded his speech praising the work of the VIEW Club – who, through The Smith Family’s

MACQUARIE HOME STAY Thank you

PICTURED: Pauline and Noel White and (below) the beautiful Macquarie Home Stay landscaped courtyard where residents can catch the sun

By JOANNE AUSTEN BROWN

NOEL White is suffering from cancer and is having treatment at the Dubbo Base Hospital.

He is staying at the Macquarie Home Stay and sat down and chatted with me about the facilities.

“It is a home away from home.” he said

“It is such a great niche stay. It is clean and beautiful and allows us to have time to rest and be by ourselves.” Pauline agreed.

“It allows us not to put pressure on family or friends and allows us to have a peaceful rest.”

The couple are from Coonamble and have enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and staff.

The importance of communication, the topic of discussion at Dubbo VIEW Club’s recent meeting. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Learning for Life Program, sponsor disadvantaged children with their educational needs – saying they are a wonderful organisation that are making a big difference to people’s lives.

“So, tell others – don’t just say, but do!” Mr Mason said.

“Tell others, and encourage them to join the VIEW Club and make a difference, too,” he concluded.

Dubbo VIEW Club meet every third Monday of each month at the RSL Club and visitors and guests are most welcome.

Margaret (Laura) Moon with Dubbo VIEW Club’s new official portrait of King Charles III.

Dubbo VIEW Club President Margaret Moon with their recent guest speaker, the Rev John Mason.

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Located along the waterway in Southlakes’ newest gated estate, this brand new three bedroom home is the perfect home for someone looking for a modern, low maintenance home with all the conveniences of living within a premium gated estate. You’ll be just minutes away from the city CBD, local shopping, schools, cafés and sporting precincts. Picturesque nearby walking tracks offer a convenient connection with the beautiful nature in the region and are yours to enjoy when you call Delta Shores home.

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Set within Southlakes Estate, Delta Shores promises prestige and luxe comfort through a range of premium all-inclusive home, land and landscaping packages for your selection. Holiday at home with resort style living, shared facilities including a stunning pool and expansive clubhouse, and the security and ease of gated estate living.

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• Open Plan Meals & Living

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• Stone benchtops in the kitchen, laundry and bathrooms

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Rabbit plague decimation

By LANA EATHER

The rabbit plagues of Australia have produced many stories of properties and land being decimated under a wave of rabbits, eating everything they could reach: grasses, small trees, shrubs and causing the death of taller trees by ringbarking as far as they could stretch.

The 24 rabbits imported to Australia in the 1800s for game shooting quickly

breed to plague proportions. In 1901 there was one such plague. The rabbits’ progress was tracked by newspapers of the day. Thousands upon thousands of rabbits demolished western and Central West, NSW.

Nothing halted the advancement of the colonies of rabbits. At the time there were no poisons readily accessible, and limited resources to conquer the threat. After the 1946 rabbit plague, the Central West

became a popular rabbit trapping region with millions of rabbits exported overseas for meat.

A rabbit eradication program also began with 1080 poisoned carrots. Carrots were sliced up and poisoned before being loaded onto small aircraft to be distributed across regions. This program and the introduction of Rabbit plagues.

Do you have memories of the Dubbo of yesteryear that you’d like to share? Contact us at: photos@dubbophotonews.com.au We’d love to include your photos in a future edition.

Rabbit plague. PhotoS: Contributed.

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WHAT KIDS SAY

Ben

How old are you? 5

What are you good at?

Gymnastics

What type of food do you love the most? Lollies and Maccas

What makes you laugh? My family

If you could be a superhero who would you be?

Spiderman and Batman and Hulk

Who’s the boss in your family? Mummy and Daddy

Which zoo animal would you like to have as a pet?

Definitely not an otter because where would we put them?

Meerkat.

Do you have a best friend?

Mm-Hmm, Murphy and Finlay

What would you like to be when you grow up? I don’t know… a ninja

What’s your favourite TV show? Bluey, Shaun the Sheep

and Peppa Pig

What’s your favourite game? Hot Wheels

How do you like spending your time? Going to the gym and on the trampoline

What’s the naughtiest thing you’ve done? What?!!

I’ve NEVER done something naughty!

What would you do if you were the boss at home?

TEDDY MAC

Happy4th birthday on the 28th June.

Love from Mum, Dad and the girls

CLAIRE ROWNEY

Turned 7 on the 22nd June. Happy Birthday Claire!

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ThomasSchiemerEugene Schiemer

Better known as “Tom”

Passed away 18th June 2024

Aged 85 years.

Late of Dubbo, formerly of Coolah

Dearly loved husband of Helen.

Cherished Pop of his grandchildren.

Adored Great Poppy to his great-grandchildren.

Loving father and father-in-law of Michelle & Andrew, Carmel & Ken, Bernadette & Terry, Gerard & Kate, Kathryn & Peter.

Tom’s funeral service will be held at St Brigid’s Catholic Church, Brisbane St. Dubbo commencing at 10.30am Tuesday 2nd July 2024 followed by interment at New Dubbo Cemetery, Dunedoo Road, Dubbo

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

Robert Neil Chenhall

“ROB”

Passed away 16th June 2024

Aged 68 years

Late of Dubbo, formerly of Melbourne, Blacktown & Emu Plains

Dearly loved husband of Jenny.

Loving father & father-in-law of Elizabeth & Kris, David & Jess and Josh & Jess.

Adored Pop of Caleb, Kody, Lina, Jen Jen, Olivia, Thomas & Ronald. Dear brother of Debra, Peter, John and Joy.

Rob’s funeral service will be held in the Chapel at Dubbo City Crematorium

commencing at 10.30am Friday 5th July 2024 followed by a private interment at New Dubbo Cemetery, Dunedoo Road.

John Vincent Russell

Born 28th December 1939 ~ Died 19th June 2024

Late of Dubbo

Formerly of Somerleyton, Grafton

Beloved husband of Jenny.

Loving and devoted father, father-in-law and grandfather of his precious sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren: Alexander and Margot, Timothy and Diana, and Jonathan and Deborah; Louis, Isabelle and Tom Russell, Leo and Luciana Russell Palmerin, and Anna and Charlotte Russell.

Second son of Jack and Meg Russell of Cubmurra and Milburn, Adaminaby; brother of the late Bill Russell, the late Kathleen Fraser and of Jim Russell.

John was greatly loved and admired by his family and friends, his veterinary colleagues and clients in the Clarence Valley.

The funeral for John V Russell will be held on Monday 1st July 2024 at 11:30 am at the Lazy River Estate, 29R Old Dubbo Road, Dubbo NSW

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

Geurie Lions Club Markets: Will be held on the 29th June 2024.Commencing at 8:30am at Wise Park, Mitchell Highway, Geurie. Geurie Lions Club Markets require stall holders. If you are thinking about having a garage sale or have unusual items to sell, why not book a stall. Costs 3X3 $10.00, 6X3 $12.50, 6X6 $15.00, Tables $5.00. To book, phone Peter Perry on 68 466 353 or Email oldstation@ skymesh.com.au

Wellington Lions Preloved Book Fair: Thursday to Saturday 10am to 2pm, Western Gallery opposite Cameron Park, Preloved books, CDs and DVDs, now also Jigsaw Puzzles! money raised in the coming months will be going to Lions Prostate Cancer Research and Treatment Centre.

U3A Dubbo: Thursday 27th June 10am. Author Susan Ackroyd will speak about her book “Rhyme and Reason: English History Through Nursery Rhymes”. Geography room Community Arts Building. All welcome contact Barb O’Brien 0427251121

COMING SOON

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

Connecting With Art: Every second Thursday, Dubbo Pipe Band Hall. Free art group for carers, no experience necessary, resources supplied or bring your own project. Tea, coffee snacks provided. Contact Catholic Care for session information (02) 68834600. for morning tea and hear what CPSA has to offer. Guest Speaker is Gus Lico GM Dubbo RSL Barb 0427251121

Dubbo and District Family History Society:

Brick walls in your family history research? We will show you ways to break them down. Friday 21 June, 10.30-11.30 am in the Music Room at Western Plains Cultural Centre. To attend, text Jo Murphy on 0438 511 980 (Numbers limited to 20) Members $7.50 Non-members $15.00 Dubbo View Club: Cards and games, Dubbo RSL Club 1pm Friday June 21.For more information contact Shirley on 0427822874.

Geurie Lions Club: Will be holding a market day on Saturday June 29, 2024. Exceeding 60 stall holders the markets will commence at 8:30am, Wise Park Mitchell Highway Geurie.

Ladies Luncheon: Will be held Saturday July 6, 12 noon at the Vita Felice Cafe. 134 Macquarie Street Dubbo. Contact Bev on 68845401 by June 27 if interested.

Lions Club Of Dubbo: Fundraising BBQ, Saturday June 29 from 8:30am. Petrie’s Mitre 10, Macquarie Street, Dubbo. Come along and support your local Lions Club.

Orana Baptist Church: A kid’s club will be held from Monday 8th to Friday 12th July (9.30am to 12 noon) at Orana Baptist Church, 4 Palmer Street. Our theme is “Upside Down Kingdom” and caters for children aged 5-12 years. Games, stories, songs, and craft. Cost $10 per day. Contact Julie 0428 821 829

Survivors Of Suicide Berievment Group: Wednesdays, by expressions of interest. Please contact 0455 255 137 after midday.

Talbragar CWA: next meeting will be held on Saturday July 6, commencing at 2pm in the CWA Hall, 45L Boothenba Road, Dubbo. More informa-

tion please call Ronda on 68885231 or 0419275223

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, $22 insurance ($20, 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

Connecting With Art: Every second Thursday, Dubbo Pipe Band Hall. Free art group for carers, no experience necessary, resources supplied or bring your own project. Tea, coffee snacks provided. Contact Catholic Care for session information (02) 68834600.

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

Talbragar CWA: Members are reminded of the February luncheon on Thursday 8, at the South Dubbo Tavern commencing 12 noon Please let Ronda know on 68885231 if you are able to attend. Wellington Arts and Crafts: 10am-3pm, Small Hall in the Anglican Church grounds, Wellington, variety of crafts, activities and workshops offered. Lynne 6845 4454 Wellington Lions Preloved Book Fair:

Thursday to Saturday 10am to 2pm, Western Gallery opposite Cameron Park, Preloved books, CDs and DVDs, now also Jigsaw Puzzles! Money raised in the coming months will be going to Lions Prostate Cancer Research and Treatment Centre.

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.

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

Narromine Food Barn: 9am-11am, Low-cost 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.

Anne 0408 891 225

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

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

Money raised in the coming months will be going to Lions Prostate Cancer Research and Treatment Centre.

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 table,

proceeds to CWA. Contact Hilda 0427471270. 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: 10:00am- 3:00 pm (also see Tuesday listing) All are welcome Macquarie Regional Library

Contact Patricia 0439846400

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. Orana Writers’ Hub Ist Saturday of the month 10-1. Music Room WPCC

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 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: Monthly meetings are held on the first Saturday of each month from March to December they commencing at 2pm each month but December at 11am. More information is available from Ronda on 68885231 or 0419275223.

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

Wellington Lions Preloved Book Fair: Thursday to Saturday 10am to 2pm, Western Gallery opposite Cameron Park, Preloved books, CDs and DVDs, now also Jigsaw Puzzles! Money raised in the coming months will be going to Lions Prostate Cancer Research and Treatment Centre.

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 Film Society: Film screenings for members and casual members at Dubbo RSL Theatrette, 1:30pm. Two films, Sundays 25 February, 26 May, 29 Sept, 24 Nov. Refreshments served at intermission. All-day Film Festival, five films, Sunday 28 July commences 9:30am. Dubbo Pistol Club: 12.30pm, 143L Old Dubbo Road, 6882 0007

Orana K9 Training Club INC: New intake class every 7th Sunday starting 4/2/24..( daylight savings start time 8.45am Eastern Standard time 9.45am ) at Katrina Gibbs Oval Macleay St Dubbo(opposite netball courts)

Contact Reg 0428849877 or Dianne 0429847380

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

The Write In. An opportunity for writers to sit in writerly companionship, writing. 3rd Sunday of the month. Dubbo library meeting room from 11.30.

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 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. 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: 6pm-8pm, 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. Walter T. Grant Seniors Social Club: 9am2pm, Wesley Uniting Centre, Church Street. $6 per day. BYO lunch. Pre-lunch cards and games, postlunch bingo. Jan Miller 0418 255 217

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: Weekly 11am12.30pm, Generosity Church 51 Sheraton Road Dubbo. Contact Anne Gemmell 0481396404. Depression Recovery Group: 10.30am, at the Catholic Parish Meeting Room, Brisbane St. Norm 6882 6081 or Bill 6882 9826

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 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 Marie Francis 0408845640. Dubbo Embroiderers: 9:30am- 3:00pm SECOND and FOURTH Tuesday of the month (also see Saturday listing) Dubbo Bridge Club, Elston Park, Bultje St Dubbo. All are welcome. Contact Patricia 0439846400

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

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

Spinning Group: Every third Tuesday 10am -4pm Dubbo Art and Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street. Contact Julie 0418 976 663 South Dubbo Veteran’s & Community Men’s Shed: 9am-12pm, Cnr of High and Palmer Streets. New members welcome

Reach Out & Discussion Group for people with Eating Disorders Expressions of Interest: Tuesdays. Venue TBA. Ph: 0455255137 after midday to express interest. 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 Dubbo: Meet Wednesday 7pm (1.5hr) – ‘Topic‘ meeting

St Brigid’s Catholic Church meeting rooms, 198 Brisbane St, Dubbo Please contact Ian 0447 176 590 Or contact 1300 222 222 or www.aa.org.au for info on meetings.

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, 10:30am, Western Plains Cultural Centre, Creo Cafe, Wingewarra St. Anne Gemmell 0481396404.

Dubbo Arts and Craft Cottage: 10am-4pm, 137 Cobra Street. A large range of handcrafted gifts made by members available. Contact 6881 6410

Dubbo and District Family History Society event

Linda Barnes will show you how to begin discovering your family history.

Four weeks, Wednesdays March 6, 13, 20 and 27. 10.30am to 12.30pm at Community Arts Centre $7.50 per session for DDFHS members, $15 for non-members. To reserve your place phone Linda on 68878284 or email martinandlinda@ gmail.com

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, 12:30pm to 1:30pm, 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

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 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 Survivors Of Suicide Berievment Group: Wednesdays, by expressions of interest. Please contact 0455 255 137 after midday.

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

West Dubbo Bowls win with “Community Event of the Year” Feathers aflutter,

Anthony added proudly.

“Ant”, as Anthony is affectionately known, is himself just home from the National Championships on the Gold Coast.

“I was lucky enough to make the final of the Individual state championships here.

“The bloke that beat me, Jimmy Reynolds, is now National Pairs Champion, and rated amongst the best of all bowlers in the world,” Ant said proudly.

The next big event for Dubbo, is the International Fours in September and in 2026 and again in 2028.

a duckling, upstages the mighty

By GEOFF MANN

Ducks!

MIA Uebergang’s feathers are changing! The once tiny tot, is now growing her “big duck” plumage, and testing the “more mature” embers of the flock!

Dubbo Bowls Manager, Anthony Brown said, after the presentation.

“We could not have done it without the support of our committee, volunteers, ground staff and in-Club team,” he added.

The local event, included a number of firsts for the ancient game in NSW, and was a triumph of local cooperation, he believes.

“Macquarie and Sporties Bowls, combined with us to welcome thousands of bowlers and fans to our city, all said, they will be back,” Anthony said.

“It was also the first time ‘All Abilities Bowlers’, were able to compete in conjunction with the Open Bowls,”

“It takes awhile to get over such a massive event as the State titles, so two-yearly intervals, gives us the opportunity to breathe and re-energise,” Ant concluded.

It’s “Ant” by name, and “Ant” by nature, for the manager of this great local Club, that continues to punch above its weight in one of our great mass participation sports, for which Dubbo is now recognised, as a national leader.

On Sunday, young Mia took advantage of a much-smaller field to win the 25-metres Freestyle from Brian Schloeffel and Mark Prentice. She backed this wonderful result up, with another win in the Closest-to-Time, 50-metre Backstroke, from Mark Prentice.

Mark later quipped with good humour that he was: “chasing Mia’s heels all morning”!

NARROMINE Jets recorded a thrilling win over the Coonabarabran Unicorns in the Christie and Hood Castlereagh League Round Eight match-of-the-day played at Narromine’s Cale Oval.

Going into the match, the visitors were sitting in third place on the competition ladder, just one point in front of the Jets. However, the blue-and-golds travelled home knowing that the Jets had just leap-frogged them on the ladder, and now they were in fourth position – one point adrift of the side that had just beaten them.

Like the one-point difference between the sides both before and after their game, it was also a one-point difference that separated the two teams when the full-time siren sounded, with a 29-28 final score in favour of the home side.

Obviously, the Unicorns would have been disappointed in the

narrow loss and their subsequent relegation to fourth spot on the ladder, this being particularly so, as they scored six tries to the Jet’s five during the match, gold-kicking making the difference!

At Gilgandra, the home-side gave the unbeaten Coolah Kangaroos plenty to think about also, when they sent the visitors to the half-time sheds trailing 7-6 on the scoreboard.

It is now history that the ‘Roos went-on to record a 28-11 win, but the Panthers made them work hard for every point.

A field goal also figured in the game between the Cobar Roosters and the Coonamble Bears, which was played at Cobar’s Tom Knight Oval.

Unfortunately, it was the only point that the Bears registered during the contest with the Roosters coming away with a big 42-1 win over a brave Coonamble outfit that was bare indeed, bare on the interchange bench

that is.

The Roosters will now travel to Gilgandra this Saturday to play the Panthers in what will be a gala day of football with no less than six games being played, four of them rugby league and two rugby union in a “Combined Codes for Cancer Day” being hosted by the Gilgandra Panthers and the Gulargambone Rugby Union clubs.

Both clubs have drawn to play Cobar in their respective competitions at Gilgandra’s McGrane Oval.

All proceeds from the day will be donated to the Gilgandra and District Cancer Fundraisers, with the first game set to kick-off at 10.30am.

In other games, the Coonamble Bears will be at home and looking to regroup after their trip to Cobar when they host the Gulgong Bull Terriers, and they are sure to give their visitors a run for their money at Bearstone Park.

Neil Harris teamed-up with Marg Ross to also win the two times 25-metre Freestyle Brace Relay from Mark Scullard and Brian Schloeffel.

This week, The Ducks will be swimming the Incentive Race.

The Ducks also sadly farewelled Ron Soden last week.

On Sunday, all were also sending best wishes to the Ducks beloved stalwart and patron, Reg Ferguson who is himself battling ill-health.

Dave “Wheelbarrow” Sparkes also put in a big effort in the 50-metre Breaststroke, to just touch-out Neil Harris. However, they both got “the red flag” in the end, and Judy Walsh was morethan-happy to take home the points. It was a family thing also, as grandmother, wasn’t going to have her speedy Duckling, take all the honours!

past the Unicorns... just!

The Narromine Jets will also be enjoying another home game when they host the Baradine Magpies, with the Maggies desperate for a win to stay in contact with the top five.

Round Nine will also involve a number of trial reserve grade games played throughout the Castlereagh League area with the competition to commence the following week, with eight of the 10 clubs entering sides.

There is one exception to that, with the Binnaway Bombshells and the Dunedoo Swans reserve grade teams, playing for competition points this Saturday.

CHRISTIE AND HOOD

CASTLEREAGH LEAGUE ROUND EIGHT SCORES

Youth League

Cobar 22 defeated Gulgong 12 League Tag

 Dunedoo 30 defeated Gulgong 28.

 Baradine 12 defeated Binnaway 10

 Coolah 28 defeated Gilgandra 4

 Coonamble 28 defeated Cobar 16

 Narromine 60 defeated

Coonabarabran 0.

First Grade

 Coolah 28 defeated Gilgandra 11

 Narromine 29 defeated Coonabarabran 28

 Cobar 42 defeated Coonamble 1. Ro und Nine Games on Saturday, June 29

 Binnaway, at The Crater

 Binnaway versus Gulgong (Youth Le ague)

 Binnaway versus Coonabarabran (L eague Tag)

 Binnaway versus Dunedoo (Reserve Grade)

 Coolah – Bowen Oval

 Coolah versus Dunedoo (League Ta g)

 Coonamble Sports Ground

 Coonamble versus Gulgong

 Narromine – Cale Oval

 Narromine versus Baradine

 Gilgandra – McGrane Oval

 Narromine versus Cobar (Youth Le ague)

 Gilgandra versus Cobar

C heck local media and club socials, for game times.

2024 DUBBO PHOTO NEWS TIPSTERS

Bowls NSW CEO Tim Rowe accepts the Community Event of the Year award. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Contributed by BRYSON LUFF

Hendersons turns cowboy passion into a World Championship lifestyle

and husband, Lonny, brought their four beautiful girls into the world, it was obvious they would all would spend time together in the saddle.

“The family that rides together…” Cindy mused.

Their passion for horses – and the American sport of “Ranch Sorting” –has propelled the entire troop, into the highly-competitive world that revolves around Texas and other southern US States, to learn, and compete, successfully!

Cindy explained the sport to an unaware Australian, that is loosely-based on the regular, daily work of “cowboys” and “ranchers” in the old west.

“It’s a horse-and-cattle event, with two fifty-foot (15-metre) round pens, and you sort 11 head of cattle in numerical order, during a 60-second time span,” she explained.

“It can be tricky, you’re dealing with horses, cattle, and human minds, at the same time,” Cindy added.

A few years ago, eldest daughter, Chelsea, was named Captain of the Australian Youth Team competing at the Junior World titles in Fort Worth, Texas, with her younger sisters subsequently following suit.

The Henderson’s youngest girl, Clan-

cy, who is only 13, was also recently crowned World Champion in her age class, while 15-year-old Lily, came home as the “High Point” champion for her Rookie division that is open to young riders as well as adults.

Their 17-year-old sibling, Mia, also finished fifth in her class, competing with a young friend she had met in America, with all doing battle in massive fields of up to 400 riders.

“What we like about it, is it’s a sport where everyone can compete at their own level, so you can be successful against riders of similar ability,” she said.

“It’s fantastic for parents and grandparents to ride with their offspring, and the kids can compete together or with others from around the world they pairup with, at major tournaments and it’s just beautiful to see the friendships that have formed over the years.”

The sport of Ranch Sorting, however, has now spread Down Under, with the next event here at Dubbo in August.

No doubt, Cindy and Lonny, who both achieved lifetime goals in the United States with their daughters last week, will be in the saddle, on the microphone, and extending a warm welcome to both Australian and overseas visitors.

Because, remember, a family that rides together, arrives together!

Talented Terry joins local lawn fraternity

Contributed by ‘PISTOL PETE’

TERRY Gorry, a talented bowler, recently joined the Sundy Morning Bowls family as one of the 48 players that enjoyed an almost-perfect morning, both for playing and socialising.

In one early game, there was a hint of hope for Di Hildebrant, Greg Brown, and Mike Twohill, when they found Shirley Marchant, Frank Armstrong, and Graham Ross lining-up opposite them. That hint, transformed into a classy first-half win, recording 10 shots and a three-shot break.

Shirley and Frank are usually very good “stick” bowlers, and Graham can be diabolical using his stick, but found themselves in trouble as Di, Greg, and Skip Mike, added three sets of triples and a couple of singles, to win 21-10. Good enough, to get third place for the morning.

The first eight ends can indicate which side will come-up trumps, but Eric Herbert, Vicki Hummel, and Paul Goodstat, put this theory to bed, after grabbing a double just before the break, to lead Jenny Spratt, Roger Sherwin, and Brian Jones by one. That was the stimulus for a second-eight scoring blitz that netted 12 shots to two, a 19-8 win and second place.

Ros Joseph, Trevor Tink, and Col Cottee, won only three of the first eight, but a foursome on the fourth, while a nice boost, was not enough to take the lead as Ron McCauley, Pete Bennison, and John Cole, scrambled to a oneshot lead. It was back-and-forth, before scores locked-up on 11 each at the 14th. The penultimate 15th became the “killer”, Ros, Trevor, and Col, banking a foursome and adding a single on the last to win 16-11.

It certainly took a while for Pat Sherwin, Chris Strojny, and Phil Knight to finally find form after nearly crashing out with a low-score of four in the first half. John Davis, Paul Woodbridge, and Mick Strawhan, were happy with nine in the bank.

A treble on nine, followed by a six, all but shut the gate on the others. But “P-C-P” replied with a six of their own, to take a two-shot lead. Not lacking determination, Phil and his side levelled it all at 12-all on 15, and banked another

five on the last, to record a famous comeback win, 23-16.

One of the strongest combos last week in Leo Balstad, Allan Stratford, and Gordon Scott, kept the momentum going with a commanding 20shot win against Helene Emblen, Ray Strawhan, and Pete Sinclair.

The winners were on a mission, chalking-up shots in the first-half with a treble, a four, and even a seven, to turn 13 ahead. Another six on the 11th was just too-much for Pete and his side to overcome as Leo, Al, and Gordon won 28-8, claiming first-spot for the morning.

John Zeb and Ruby Stockings, were hoping newcomer, Terry Gorry, would have been easedin, but Pete Thuiton, Therese Gaio, and Anthony Coe, all meant business and chalked-up a threeshot lead in the first eight. It got worse for the newcomer as the leaders took six of the second eight, for a 14-6 victory.

On Rink Nine. No-one saw it coming but, with Mary Perry bowling very well, Eric Satchell battling through a groin injury suffered at the firstend, and Pete Ruzans rolling along, a 14-shot first eight brought a 13-shot lead

Something happened when the sides turned for the second half, however. Eric was suffering, but as a good “Pom”, he ploughed-on. Mary struggled a bit, and Pete found it a lot harder to finalise the ends. On the upshot, Sue Armstrong became the “third bowl” lead, that is, she rolled her third bowl onto the Jack many times, Ian Humphries found the form he has been looking for, and Matt Quill took every advantage.

The second eight belonged to them, making the huge comeback to level at 15-15 on the 14th end, adding a single on the next, before Pete and his lots squared it up on the final end. Having won nine of the overall ends, the first-half leaders were awarded a slender win.

A score of 14-12 is a low numbers game, but one chock-full of interest. Col Dover, Steve Kelly, and Sue McCauley, won five of the first eight against Chris Castlehouse, Julie Brown, and Al Andriske, with a treble on the last building a three-shot lead. A four on the fifth by Al and his lot, ensured they kept in touch. Sue, Steve, and Col, scored four single shot end-wins to hang on for the win.

Dubbo’s Paramount taking part in Central West Cup

ORANGE Indoor Tennis Centre, is gearing-up to host Round Two of the Central West Cup, with Dubbo’s own Paramount Tennis Club, taking part.

Three-time defending champions, the Orange Indoor Tennis Centre are preparing to welcome competitors from Bathurst and Dubbo when they play the second round of the Central West Cup this Sunday.

Bathurst took out the top spot in round one last month with Orange and Dubbo coming in second and third respectively.

Orange club player, Liam

Gibson said the team were looking forward to continuing the tournament and competing against the top players in the region once again.

“We’ve been feeling good at training and are really looking forward to getting back on the court against some of the best players in the Central West,” he said.

Spectators and supporters are welcome to watch the tournament with the first matches getting underway at 10am.

“This will be some of the best quality tennis on display west of Sydney for the entire

year, so it’s a great opportunity for juniors and tennis fans in the community to come down and watch some tennis in their own backyard,” Mr Gibson said.

The day will mark the second of six-rounds of the tournament which will include the top eight players from the Orange Indoor Tennis Centre, Bathurst Tennis Centre and Dubbo’s Paramount Tennis Club.

Each club will host two rounds of the competition with the final round to be held in Dubbo on October 27.

ABOVE: Clancy Henderson and her World Champion partner Viann Hegge

TOP LEFT: Lonny congratulated by Logan Woolfe, being inducted into the RSNC Hall of Fame after achieving $25,000 in earnings in the ring.

LEFT: The Henderson family at the World Championships. Lonny, Mia, Lily, Clancy (on horseback), Cindy and Dave Schaff y, their trainer and friend from the States.

PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

HUGE WEEKEND FOR DUBBO DEMONS WITH SPONSORS, LADIES, FAMILY DAYS

DUBBO Demons are gearing-up for a huge weekend of Australia Football this coming Saturday and Sunday.

For the first time, Sponsors Day, Ladies Day, and Family Day, traditionally celebrated at different times throughout the season, will be combined into one huge Club Weekend.

The festivities commence at 10.30am on Saturday with the unveiling of the new electronic Lorni Hyland Memorial Scoreboard, recently installed at South Dubbo Oval.

Tier Two Men kick-off at 11am with the first game of the day. An Auskick game will break-out on SDO at 12.15pm, and all budding footballers are welcome to run on.

All teams are playing Orange Tigers and, for one of the women’s players, this matchup holds extra significance with Lyndell Bassett be playing her 100th senior game, and her last in the Central West, before moving to Port Macquarie.

“Dell” has played 39 games with the Demons, and 60 with Orange Tigers, so celebrating her 100th with both teams in attendance, is a fitting cap to her Central West career.

Tier One Men will play at 2.15 and are in good form at the moment and aiming to continue their unbeaten run against the Tigers this season, and potentially move-up to second on the ladder.

The much-anticipated annual Masters Game will cap-off the day from 4pm. This game is a chance for former Demons to relive their glory days, albeit with the aid of Deep Heat and strapping tape. Anyone over the age of 35, is invited to strap on their boots and enjoy a game under lights.

The festivities continue on Sunday, with the junior teams also taking-on the Orange Tigers at SDO from 9.30am.

Youth Girls Coach, Rachel Fairman, is keen to use this opportunity to get more girls into Australian Football in Dubbo. Her team this year, were struggling to get numbers, unsure whether they

could field a team.

Luckily, they had an influx of new players who have shown commitment and growth, training alongside the women to develop their skills.

The team is a young side, with many of the girls not yet 15. Fairman expects that they will continue to build skills and friendships, with the older girls stepping-up to mentor the new players.

With only four players remaining from last season, the boys Under 17’s team took a few games to work out each other’s strengths, but there is a team vibe happening now, and they are bagging several wins at home and on the road this season.

A number of team members have made their senior debuts this season, and training together as a club, will make this transition less daunting.

The Under 14’s mixed team is also being bolstered this year by some talented Under 12’s playing in both divisions. Coach Rod Taylor, is pleased with the way the youngsters are able to stay calm against some tough opposition, and they’ve had some great wins already this season.

Taylor is aiming to promote an environment in which the players are respectful and supportive of each other and of officials. Their belief in themselves, will convert into points on the board in the remaining matches this season.

“We want to say ‘thank-you’ to the community, sponsors, volunteers, past players, and life members, and invite everyone to come and be a part of our big weekend”, Social coordinator for the Demons Committee, Larissa Connolly, said.

“The club is raising money for their partner charity, Dubbo & District Deaf Club, and their ‘Hear our Heart Bus’, there will be raffles on the day with some great prizes, entertainment for the kids, food all day and a bar from 2pm.

“We hope to see you at South Dubbo Oval on Saturday!” she concluded.

Stretching-out in a perfect kicking style by Lucy, for the Dubbo Demons. PHOTOS: CHASING TIGERS

Roos fullback, Billy the kid, coolly slots a match winner

By GEOFF MANN

Photos by MEL POCKNALL

BILLY Whillock is still only a teenager, but has filled the Number 15 guernsey for the Dubbo Kangaroos First XV rugby side, like a veteran this year.

After an outstanding Country Championships earned him a call-up to the Country Colts squad, Billy was in superb form last Saturday, and showed a calm head when called on to slot a last-minute, match-winning goal.

The Roos 27-26 win against Cowra Eagles, was a welcome return to home turf after suffering arguably their biggest-ever loss in Bathurst the previous round.

In more good news, Central West Bulls Centre, Tim Beach has won a spot in the NSW Country Cockatoos side and demonstrated why, with his two-try effort on Saturday.

The Roos are on the road to Forbes on this Saturday, with their top four hopes in their own hands.

Flying winger, Dave Walsh, dives over in the cornerCaptain-coach Tom Koertz fires out a pass in his comeback match

Cowra’s No 8, Damien Michael was in top form Mitch Smith (7) sets for a tackle

Walsh scores!

Eagle soars!

The Cowra fly-half outstrips the defence......and scores for the Eagles. Tim Beach, after one of his sizzling five-pointers.

Moa Kafavaefi is a stunning sight, in full flight!

Flying Moa, with Beach looming…Tim Beach channelling the legend of the great Dan Frogan!

Super-Beach!

Jake Styles strugglesRueben Williams fendsThe win was a much-needed boost to the Roos’ season hopes

CYMS now starting to draw the “green line of defence”

By GEOFF MANN

by MEL POCKNALL

THE Peter McDonald Premiers, Dubbo CYMS, are getting back on track after the humiliating 60-point loss in Mudgee a few weeks ago. On Sunday, they overcame a severe test applied by Parkes to win 26-12 and claim a share of the top four.

In other games, Wellington Cowboys roped Macquarie Raiders 36-28, the Nyngan Tigers came from behind to down Forbes 18-16, while top three teams, Mudgee (46-10 against St Pats), Bathurst Panthers (34-16 over Orange Hawks) and Orange CYMS (32-14 versus Lithgow), showing they will all be tough to beat, on the road home.

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30TH JUNE, 2024 ROUND TEN AWAY @ @GOLITHGOW

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