Dubbo Photo News 26.09.2024 by Panscott Media

Local artist Jack Randell with St John’s College Dubbo Year 12 Art student Tatum Perry. Her work is titled “The Artist’s Muse”.

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JAMIE LINDSAY

What are you best known for? Being a country music artist, singer/songwriter/guitarist/ producer

Where did you grow up? Launceston, Tasmania

What do you like to do in your spare time? Record and produce other artists’ music

What would you do with $1 million? Invest in property

What are you watching at the moment? I’m currently watching “Mr Inbetween” which is a great Aussie drama. Really good! Highly recommend

What would you be lost without? Family

What music do you like to listen to? All kinds of music but mostly old and current country music

Favourite song of all time? Too many to choose from but certainly get hung up on the current song I’m writing at the time.

If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you want with you? Water, ﬁre and a Swiss Army knife

What is your all-time favourite movie? Too many to choose. So many great movies that fulﬁl different moods.

If there was a movie all about you, what genre would it be and who would play you? The movie would be about a blue-collar country music artist trying to make it in a very tough industry. Brad Pitt would deﬁnitely play me. ;)

Best advice you have ever been given? The same people you see on the way up, are the same people you see on the way down. What do the next ﬁve years look like for you? More writing, recording, releasing and touring. In that order. I’m actually really looking forward to coming to Dubbo for the ﬁrst time on Saturday, September 28, to play at the Crossroads Bar. Hope to see you all there!

PICTURED: Singer-songwriter Jamie Lindsay will play at the Crossroads Bar in Dubbo on Saturday, September 28.

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Molly’s cancer odyssey is helping others with a message of hope

By DAVID DIXON

TWO-TIME cancer survivor Molly Croft is an inspiration to us all.

Not only has she battled stoically through three major health events in her young life, but she is also now out there helping others who are in the same situation in which she suddenly found herself on a seemingly clear blue sky.

A junior elite athlete, she looks back now and recalls how it all began at a time when most kids are hanging out with their friends, kicking a ball around, and looking forward to their high school years.

“I’m just a local Dubbo girl. When I was growing up I’d rather be at the sports court playing than at home doing schoolwork,” Molly recalled.

“I was basketballer and a netballer, I played for NSW at basketball for my age, at centre, so yeah, I loved sport,” she added.

Her health journey began, she

now remembers, after a major tournament when she found that her lower leg just didn’t feel quite right.

“I was down at the state age netball tournament in July 2018, and we had played 18 games in only three days.

“After I came home, my leg began to lock up when I was doing things, it would just go stiff and I couldn’t move,” Molly now looks back.

This was the first step on a tortuous medical odyssey that would dominate the next few years of her young life.

“I got into an MRI in Dubbo, and got sent to a paediatrician, and he sent me to an appointment in Sydney, to the Children’s Hospital at Westmead,” Molly told Dubbo Photo News

“I had to pack a bag and go straight away. The doctor looked at me and asked if I’d ever known someone with cancer – and I was

diagnosed on my 12th birthday.”

Thus began a marathon of treatment back-and-forth for the osteosarcoma (bone cancer) that was found in her lower limb.

“My initial treatment was for 292 nights at Westmead, from May 2019, then I’d be home for three weeks, and then back again.

“I then got an infection, and all of the bone was taken-out of my right leg and replaced, first with titanium, and now solid silver,” Molly revealed.

Things were then looking up for this brave young woman who was looking forward to finally getting back to her life in the west.

“I was still down there every three months for a week, but that was fine, and I was feeling good.

“But in September 2021, I relapsed with the cancer in my lungs, and I had part of my lung taken out.”

Throughout it all, though, was the steadfast support from her

children’s charity Country Hope.

“It was when I came home and my hair was starting to grow back, and I was feeling a little isolated, and I heard about this camp that kids can go on and you don’t have to talk about it.

“Then I stumbled across Country Hope, and I rang them in Wagga Wagga, and they said, ‘We don’t service your area’.”

It was then that the Croft family hit on an ideal way to turn their personal experience to helping others.

“They said if we could get a Dub-

bo committee, they would start servicing the Dubbo area, and my Mum took it on, initially starting

mittee, they’re amazing, and they selling and camps away for kids

Now studying Year 12 at St John’s College and with her eye on a Bachelor of Social Science (Political Studies) degree at Macquarie University in northern Sydney, Molly hasn’t forgotten the trials she has so bravely overcome.

“I’m proud to say that I’ve been cancer-free for three years, I never actually got to go on one of the camps – they were all shut down during the COVID period.

“But I can always be a volunteer at them, when I get a chance,” Molly smiled.

Pictured with her oncologist, Molly Croft is an inspiration to us all. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Family matters: cancer survivor Molly Croft with her sister Maddi. “I was wrapped up in a lot of love and support,” Molly said.

Two-time cancer survivor Molly Croft is now helping others in the situation in which she and her family suddenly found themselves.

O’Leary family’s Dementia Awareness Walk

By LANA EATHER

In Australia, more than 421,000 people live with dementia. Without a medical breakthrough, the number of people with this condition is expected to increase to more than 812,500 by 2054. September is Dementia Awareness month.

Currently there are no known cures for dementia. Everyone experiences dementia differently, and the symptoms can be unique to individuals. However it is a progressive condition, and the symptoms will become stronger over time. Dementia broadly describes the symptoms of a large group of illnesses which cause a progressive decline in a person’s functioning. It is a term used to describe a loss of memory, intellect, rationality, social skills and physical functioning. There are many types of dementia including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, fronto-temporal dementia and Lewy body disease. Dementia can happen to anybody, but it is more common after the age of 65. There are treatments and support services available to ensure the best possible quality of life for those with dementia.

Dubbo locals, the O’Leary family, has faced several members being diagnosed with dementia and wanted to share awareness of the condition in a unique way. Sam O’Leary explains: “My grandmother has been living with dementia for several years, and this year we wanted to raise awareness and some funds for Dementia Australia. We have set a challenge for our family to each walk 421,000 steps in the month of September… one step for each person with dementia in Australia. We wanted a positive outlet for our

family, a way to grieve but in a productive way. We have 18 family members from Dubbo to Canberra and Newcastle walking their daily 14,000 steps to help get to our goal. Collectively, we have taken over 3,000,000

steps to date and we hoping to crack over 5,000,000 by the end of September. We are keen to help raise funds towards dementia research and would appreciation any donations from our local community.”

The O'Leary family is each aiming to walk 421,000 steps in the month of September... one step for each person with dementia in Australia.

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Donations can be made at: tinyurl.com/walk-for-ma and keep an eye out for this local family walking in the Dementia Australia bright blue-and-orange shirts and hats.

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skin check truck is the latest SMC ride fundraiser Bikers with hearts of gold

BIKERS with a heart of gold, Central West Riders Social Motorcycle Club (SMC), are at it again.

The local group is organising another charity ride next month to help the Australian Skin Cancer Foundation purchase a second “skin check” truck.

Based in Dubbo, the Central West Riders SMC has been in operation since 2018 and one of the motorcycle club’s primary aims is to fundraise for the benefit of others, SMC co-founder, Darrel Harvey said.

“It’s a good cause, one where we thought we better get in on the act and help… we hold about three or four of these a year and raise maybe $5000 to $6000 each event,” Darrell revealed.

“We’d like as many riders as possible, say about 60–70 would be a good turn-up, and, for those who can’t ride, they can come out to the pub afterwards for music and food and to enjoy themselves,” he added.

The latest ride is being held on

Saturday, October 27, with registrations in the morning at the Devil’s Hollow Brewery, before the ride commences at about 9.30am.

“The exact route is planned just before the event, dependent on road and weather conditions.

Whatever course is ridden; the ride will end with a fun-filled afternoon and evening at the Ploughman’s Rest Tavern at Wongarbon.

“At that Wongarbon hotel, there

will be a playground and jumping castle for the kids with live music by Still Thinkin’,” Darrell said.

There will then be fundraising events at Wongarbon and scores of trophies will be awarded with a highlight the Col Thomas Memorial Trophy for the best Harley.

Registration costs $20, with a ride shirt ($30), caps ($20) and patches ($15) also for sale.

Darrell confirmed that every

cent raised on the day will go towards the Australian Skin Cancer Foundation to work towards the goal of having a second truck to traverse remote NSW and beyond.

Australia’s first national skin check truck was launched in June 2023.

The initiative provides free skin checks to communities who otherwise may not be able to access a similar service, the Australian

Skin Cancer Foundation website states.

The truck has recently visited Sutherland and Quirindi, and next month will be at West Wyalong, Narromine and Abbotsford.

While they love jumping on their bikes, Darrell explained you don’t need a flash Harley to support their work: the Central West Riders SMC welcomes anyone who wishes to assist them.

“One of the main reasons for starting Central West Riders SMC is the charity work,” their Facebook page states. “As a group we are able to conduct rides in a charity’s name and events where we raise money to fund these charity rides; this way, every cent raised is given to the charity. To be able to hand a charity a large amount of money is an awesome experience.”

If you’d like to donate, ride, or attend the October event in any capacity, contact Darrel Harvey on 0466 048 916 or Ruth McAnally on 0429 695 350.

Revisiting Tice’s unique Aussie rock of Buffalo

By DAVID DIXON

IT’S taken 40 years, but iconic Aussie heavy metal rocker David Tice has finally got back to his roots.

Tice founded the legendary outfit Buffalo, and is now bringing the unique sound that launched a thousand pub bands to Dubbo with his show ‘Buffalo Revisited’ to the Crossroads on Friday night.

Buffalo was a Sydney-based outfit formed in August 1971 with Tice on lead vocals, pioneering a distinctly-Australian hard-edged style – along with groups like Blackfeather and Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs – that later went round the world with the stratospheric success of AC/DC.

“I remember one of our first gigs in Sydney was supporting Blackfeather, we also did one opening gig with Billy Thorpe, so yeah, we knew them well,” Dave recalls.

“We did a couple of gigs at the Hordern Pavilion, we came to be known as ‘heavy rock’ but we weren’t really, we were originally a blues band, and that was our

roots,” he added.

The change, he revealed, was more organic than strategic, as the group welcomed new members as their distinct sound developed.

“We were originally from Brisbane but, when we came to Sydney, we got a new bass guitarist in Peter Wells and, with his hardedged style, we became a heavy band; we were just doing what we wanted to do,” Dave explained.

“We were always the outliers

with the more pop sound of a lot of Australian acts at the time, and we came to be known as the ‘Godfathers of Australian Rock’, but in truth, we were all standing on the shoulders of giants,” he said.

Like many a rock pioneer, he can’t but help point to the genre’s debt to an earlier folk form popularised by a number of Black American music performers of the 20th century.

“Blues is the orphan father of

rock ’n’ roll, blues permeates all guitar music since the 1940s,”

Dave believes.

I’m talking about legends such as Bo Didley, Muddy Waters, and Robert Johnson.”

Like so many of the early Australian stars, Dave’s family came from England as ‘Ten Pound Poms’ and was introduced to popular music in the group accommodation of these new migrants.

“I came to Australia in 1964,

and we were at a migrant hostel in Wacol, Queensland, living in Nissen huts. Alot of the kids were already into rhythm and blues, and it really connected to me. I then saw the Rolling Stones at Festival Hall in 1965, and that was it.

“We were basically friends who wanted to make the same kind of music together, it was more organic just trying to be ourselves.”

He is now reprising that seminal sound for fans who remember the band’s hey-day in the early 1970s and for a new cohort of listeners with his four-piece ensemble.

“I tried to avoid doing this for about 40 years, but here I am, we’re sampling a lot of our stuff from our five albums from Dead Forever… and Volcanic Rock onwards,” Dave revealed.

“Usually, we get an audience of people who want good powerful, music, good hard rock ’n’ roll… usually the bands I like the best, are the ones I’m in.”

Buffalo Revisited are at the Crossroads on Friday, September 27, and are being supported by Paul ‘Irish’ McMillan.

The Central West Riders will be hitting the saddle again for a good cause. PHOTO: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS/KEN SMITH/FILE

Dave Tice and Buffalo: Rock pioneers from the heady early days of Australian rock ’n’ roll, coming to Dubbo this Friday. IMAGE: TV WEEK

Dave Tice and his act Buffalo Revisited, Dave is a rock pioneer from the heady early days of Australian rock ’n’ roll, coming to Dubbo this Friday. IMAGE: SUPPLIED

Holy smokes!

The Dolly Festival is three weeks away!

Beautiful spring weather is forecast for Saturday, October 12 when Narromine’s third annual Dolly Parton Festival returns to town.

Long-range weather forecasting is predicting some rain during the week leading up to the festival, but a ﬁne day for the main event itself, which is expected to welcome thousands of people over a very busy day/night program.

Originally held in conjunction with the Labour Day long weekend, the 2024 festival has moved into daylight saving time this year.

This essentially gives festival fans an extra hour of daylight to enjoy the high-fallutin’, boot-scootin’ entertainment planned by the Dolly Parton Festival organising committee

By SHARON BONTHUYS

in conjunction with Narromine Shire Council.

Parts of Narromine’s main street, Dandaloo Street, and connecting Burroway Street will be ofﬁcially closed for the famous Dolly Festival Street Party, which kicks off at 9.30 am with musical duo The Spangles performing on the main stage, and will run through into the afternoon.

Market lovers will enjoy the 27 stalls on offer and shopping in local businesses while food a-plenty will be available from six dedicated food stalls as well as local businesses.

Festival host, Timberlina, will be joined by friends Foxxe Faux and Abork as they move about the main street and judge the local business window-dressing competition.

Narromine’s line-dancing group will perform ahead of the arrival of the Dolly Parton Express at the nearby historic railway station around 10.30am.

The Dolly Express is a special private chartered Railway Adventures’ tour of western NSW taking in Parkes, Cobar, Dubbo, Wallerawang and, of course, Narromine for the festival.

The main stage area will light up with ongoing performances through the day by The Spangles, entertainer Tanya Andrew and son, Thriv3, St Augustine’s Parish School, and Narromine Public School. Pooka the Clown will be roaming on the day and muso Rockin’ Robbie will also be playing near Zest.

If you’re a fan of classic cars, the

Narromine Car Club will have a line up ready to view on the day, including some awesome motorcycles, we’re told.

The fun then shifts to the evening’s free evening concert at Cale Oval, where almost 2000 people are expected to enjoy performances by headliner Brooke McMullen, Graham Toole as Kenny Rogers, popular band Ballz ‘n All, and Dubbo songstress Tanya Andrew, fresh from her daytime performance during the Street Party.

The evening concert is free to attend, thanks to a $150,000 grant from the NSW Government, but tickets are required to gain entry and can be obtained from 123-Tix.  For further details, see the advert below.

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Staff at Narromine Hardware Store with the lifesize, locally made, barbed-wire sculptures of Dolly Parton that will call their store home until after the festival in a few weeks. PHOTO: NARROMINE STAR.

From ‘Sweet Caroline’ to ‘Amazing Grace’:

Big brass band’s return visit to Dubbo

Everyone loves a good old-fashioned brass band, and one of the country’s last large ensembles is bringing their tunes to Dubbo soon.

The Newcastle Fellowship Band is offering an encore performance at Dubbo Uniting Church through two concerts in late October with everyone invited to attend.

This community brass band’s primary focus is fellowship, friendship, and fun through music while offering fans a positive and uplifting experience.

Catering for all demographics, their repertoire ranges from the classical

to contemporary from New York, New York, to Elvis to Andrew Lloyd Webber to Waltzing Matilda to the triumphant How Great Thou Art and reﬂective Amazing Grace.

Other popular numbers include The Pretenders’ I’ll Stand By You, Whitney Houston’s One Moment in Time, Neil Diamond’s stadium classic Sweet Caroline, Tony Orlando’s Tie a Yellow Ribbon and Simon and Garfunkel’s classic ballad Bridge Over Troubled Waters. Also performing are the ladies choir, Cantando Sorelle (“Singing Sisters” in Italian); a duet featuring Sharon Simons and her daughter, Jessica Simmons; and a young saxophone player, Julia Nicholson.

The concerts will be hosted in the Wesley Community Centre on the corner of Church Street and Carrington Avenue, on Saturday, October 19, at 7pm. Entry is via a voluntary donation, which will also include a supper after the concert, with a follow-up ‘Hymn Fest’ concert on the Sunday, October 20, from 2pm,

For more information, contact Dubbo Uniting Church on 6885 4200.

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ORISCON and Dubbo Connecting Community Services join forces to

By KEN SMITH

ORISCON is thrilled to an-

nounce its continued partnership with Dubbo Connecting Community Services, a collaboration that has been pivotal in supporting the migrant community and enriching the cultural fabric of our region.

This partnership, which has grown through various cultural and social initiatives, now takes a new stride as Dubbo Connecting Community Services contributes $5000 towards the upcoming “Cross-Cultural Carnivale”.

CEO of Connecting Community Services, Michelle Redden, described partnerships as “the corner stone of building a resilient and vibrant community”.

“Learning and gaining experiences and knowledge from others especially other cultures bridges gaps and fosters social connection,” she said.

This generous support from Connecting Community Services will allow ORISCON to offer a range of free activities for children and families, ensuring that everyone can participate in this vibrant celebration.

The event will feature an interactive activity tent hosted by local favourites Jack Randell

celebrate cultural diversity

and Pooka the Clown, promising engaging experiences for the young and young-at-heart.

The Cross-Cultural Carnivale will be a lively, nine-hour celebration of our community’s rich cultural diversity, bringing together a wide array of food stalls that showcase global cuisines.

Visitors can savour a delicious variety of dishes, from traditional ﬂavours to modern twists, reﬂecting the many cultures that call Dubbo home.

In addition to the diverse food offerings, the event will feature a full day of free entertainment, including live music, dance performances and cultural showcases. With acts highlighting the incredible talent within our community, the event promises to be a feast for the senses.

Set to take place on Saturday, October 19, from 12pm to 9 pm at the heart of Dubbo, Victoria Park, this free event will unite our communities, celebrate our cultural heritage, and provide a platform for creativity and talent.

The partnership between ORISCON and Dubbo Connecting Community Services is a shining example of how we can work together to create inclusive, celebratory spaces that reﬂect the diverse spirit of our region.

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Newcastle Fellowship Band is offering an encore

Dubbo Uniting

certs in late October with everyone invited to attend. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

Representatives from ORISCON, Dubbo Connecting Community Services and the Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre have joined forces to host the Cross-Cultural Carnivale in Victoria Park in October. PHOTO: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS

Moorambilla Voices set to wow audiences

By LANA EATHER

THROUGHOUT August and September, a large group of enthusiastic children from over 71 schools and 22 local government areas convened at Baradine for the Moorambilla Voices’ annual residency camps.

The group had a wonderful time making new friends, learning new skills and bravely challenging themselves to try new things.

The resulting collaboration is encased in the body of work called “Riversong 2024: The Spirit of Water” that will be proudly performed at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre on September 28 and 29.

This year’s program takes inspiration from Moorambilla’s 2024 Artistic & Cultural Immersion to Mutawintji National Park, led by the legendary Barkantji Visual Artist Badger Bates.

The performance is a powerful interpretation of the shared love of and connection to this awe-inspiring Country, and in particular this year, the underground water system and energy, from Mutawintj through to the sculptures at Dandry Gorge.

Artistic Director, Conductor and Founder of Moorambilla Voices, Michelle Leonard OAM, is justifiably proud.

“Singing in languages other than your own is hard, so is remembering which hand or foot goes where!” Ms Leonard said.

“The Moorambilla residential camp experience puts our young performers well out of their comfort zone. And yet, with a determination that belies their age, we see children from 8 to 18 work in sessions facilitated by

professionals to create performances that are deeply connected to Country, with an energy that is a true reflection of their collective ability.

“It was also wonderful to see the children being able to immerse themselves in the images and sounds of that landscape and those waterways, thanks to the incredible new audio-visual infrastructure at our base camp, Baradine Hall,” she said.

“For the first time, we had use of a large screen onto which we could project images from the immersion, so while the kids were learning the new pieces that were informed by this important place, they could see and almost feel it all around them.

“They were so delighted to see themselves and their hard work realised up on screen. Especially because, often in art, you work hard and don’t always see the results for yourself as an ‘audience member’,” Ms Leonard continued.

“It was powerful and exciting for the kids to do so.”

The camp allowed the children to sing, dance, play Taiko drums, consume a staggering amount of meals, and share an unforgettable experience with like-minded performers and professional artists.

The spectacular Moorambilla Voices’ “Riversong 2024: The Spirit of Water” will hold an open rehearsal on Saturday, September 28, at 4pm, and then two shows: on Saturday, September 28, at 7pm, and on Sunday, September 29, at 11am at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre.

Tickets are available from the DRTCC website and office.

Dubbo children attend Moorambilla camp. PHOTO: NONI CARROLL PHOTOGRAPHY

By DAVID DIXON

Radio personality, Ray Hadley,

believes that Graham Toole is “worthy of a broader audience,” and that’s exactly what he’s going to get when he visits Dubbo next month!

Graham’s iconic “Kenny Rogers & Friends” tribute show is covering not one, but three different venues, on his trip to the golden west.

“I’m doing a fundraiser for (charity worker) Father Chris Riley at Narromine on the Friday, October 11, on Saturday at the Narromine Dolly Parton festival, and on Sunday, October 13, at Dubbo RSL Club,” he enthused.

“I love performing live, so the more shows the better for me, I hope to give people something they can sing along to, and to smile about,” he added.

Growing up at chilly Oberon on the Central Tablelands, he got a taste of the limelight when he ﬁrst performed as a child at a local eisteddfod, and has never looked back.

“I remember performing as a kid with Ray Callaghan’s Dance Band at bowling clubs and the like, I was a soprano, and I always loved a live audience.

“That’s the thing about those old performers, they were masters of

Graham’s tribute to legend Kenny, no gamble for fans

this craft, they were there to entertain you, they were real professionals,” Graham said, adding that he has been honoured to watch many of his country heroes live over the years.

While Kenny Rogers is a particular favourite, he covers a range of stars from the time when country performers often had huge hits on the pop charts and vice versa.

“I have a seven-piece backing band, and as well as Kenny, I also throw in John Denver, Glen Campbell, and his Jimmy Webb classics like MacArthur Park, the odd Elvis tune as well.

“I try and build that persona of the performer around me, you have to work on that, but I don’t try and be Elvis,” he laughs.

The favourite song, he adds is a Kenny Rogers classic about the ups and downs of life.

“Everyone loves ‘The Gambler’, everyone knows it, and everyone sings along to it, it’s a favourite, every time I perform it, the audience are up and singing, it’s just that connection,” Graham said.

“My goal is to give everyone a good night, I’ve been blessed, I’ve had a blessed life, and I hope to offer something to people who come along and see me,” he concluded.

“This

Sunday 13th October

Doors Open 1.00pm

Showtime 2.00pm

bloke Graham Toole should not be missed!” - RAY HADLEY

“He

impressed me as a highly professional performer” - FRANK IFIELD

Graham Toole, a seasoned musician, has made a name for himself in the world of tribute music with a career spanning over 25 years.

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So many of our caring professions rely on quiet and reliable service over decades by hard-working and unassuming heroes.

This is the case for Debbie Romans, who recently retired from Catholic Healthcare after 41 years of dedicated duty.

Deb has seen many changes over that time and has met a lot of work colleagues and made some life-long friends, a colleague said.

“Deb’s priority, passion, and dedication, was consistent when it came to patient care,” the spokesperson said.

Deb Romans with friends Maz, Marea, Joan, and Jane

Four decades selﬂess service, recently-retired Deb Romans, in her younger years. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED.

Saying farewell to an old friend, Debbie Romans recently retired from Catholic Healthcare after 41 years of dedicated duty, and is seen here with colleagues, Brenda and Judy

Dale and Lurlene, with Deb Romans

Debbie Romans, (centre) with friends including Lawrence, Wendy, Christine, and Michaela

Deb Romans with friend, Sue

Deb Romans and Carmel

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SELF-RAISING FLOUR: Rachel ensuring Furneys meets customers’ needs

By DAVID DIXON

QUALITY control is the key to success for growers, producers, and manufacturers in any field of our highly-competitive world, and it’s a role that Rachel Riley carries-out

try-standard work of this top local processor.

“It’s about being around the entire site and getting to know everyone and anyone, and knowing what they do,” Rachel explained. “Because, ultimately, it’s about ensuring

This, she adds, is a by-product of working to the best of your ability, every day.

“It is vital that we get it right, that everything we produce, performs for the customer, to their expectations. This requires both accuracy

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VALE: Former Dubbo resident Alan McPhail

By COLIN ROUSE

Alan Walter McPhail

formerly of Dubbo was born March 22, 1942, and passed away peacefully at Byron Bay hospital, Tuesday, August 13, 2024. A thanksgiving service was held at Byron Bay Uniting Church and Alan was laid to rest at the Lawn Cemetery

Alan lived in Dubbo for 45 years. He attended Dubbo High School and studied accountancy in Dubbo. Alan managed Dubbo Flour Mill and transferred to Papua New Guinea as general manager, returning to Dubbo as the ﬁnancial manager of Dubbo RSL. He was an active member of Macquarie Lions Club, serving as president, secretary and treasurer. He also played for Dubbo CYMS from 1958 to 1986. Alan married Susan Rouse, and their three children, Brett, Gavin and Joanne,

were born and raised in Dubbo. Eventually work moved the family to Byron Bay. Alan was a kind, generous, hardworking man. A wonderful husband and father and a very involved member of the Dubbo community.

is survived by his loving wife

his beloved children, their partners Sally, Miranda and Mark, and grandchildren Mikayla, Anthony and Finn.

Alan will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

Sep 26: Ian Chappell , cricketer, 81. Bryan Ferry, British singer, 79. Linda Hamilton, US actress, 68. Andrew Bolt, columnist-The Bolt Report, 65. Steve Moneghetti, marathon runner, 62. Melissa Sue Anderson, Mary Ingalls on TV’s Little House on the Prairie, 62. Brett Climo actor, 60. Daryl Beattie, motorcycle racer, 54. Serena Williams, US tennis player, 43. Sep 27: Graham Richardson, politician turned political commentator, 75. John Marsden, author, 74. Ray Hadley, radio broadcaster, 70. Gwyneth Paltrow, US actress, 52. Avril Lavigne, Canadian singer, 40. Sep 28: Brigitte Bardot , French actress, 90. Bob Carr, former NSW Premier, 77. Naomi Watts, actress, 56. Shane Webcke, footy player, 50. Stuart Clark , cricketer, 49. Hilary Duff, US actress-singer, 37.

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Sep 29: Richard Bonynge, conductor, 94. Lech Walesa , Polish leader, 81. Mark Mitchell , aka Con The Fruiterer, 69. Sebastian Coe, British athlete-politician, 68. Julia Gillard, former Prime Minister, 63. Matt Giteau, rugby union player, 42. Michelle Payne, jockey, 39. Sep 30: Angie Dickinson, US actress, 93. Geoffrey Robertson, barrister, 78. Fran Drescher, US actress, 67. Gordon Elliott, former TV personality, 68. Stan Grant journalist-academic, 61. Martina Hingis, Swiss tennis player, 44. David Gower, footy player, 39. Oct 1: Ken Arthurson, rugby league legend, 95. Julie Andrews, English-born actress, 89. Andre Rieu, Dutch violinist, 75. Gary Ablett, former AFL star, 63. Chris Reason, Channel 7 newsreader, 59. Zach Galiﬁanakis, US actor-comedian, 55. Melinda Gainsford-Taylor Narromine-born athlete, 53. Andrew O’Keefe, TV personality, 53. Mitchell Aubusson, footy player, 37. Oct 2: Henri Szeps, actor, 81. Don McLean, US singer, 79. Annie Leibovitz , US photographer, 75. Sting , British singer, 73. Dave Faulkner, of Hoodoo Gurus, 67. Thomas Muster, tennis player, 57. Tara Moss, model-author, 51. Luke Wilkshire, soccer player, 43. Greg Bird, NRL player, 41.

Dubbo Regional Council’s bulky rubbish collection is now a pre-booked service available throughout the year to residences with two or three bin service.

Residents can pre-book a service and place up to one box-trailer of rubbish on the kerbside for collection. A collection cannot be conducted without a booking.

To pre-book your service visit our website, contact 6801 4000 or visit the Customer Experience Centres in Dubbo or Wellington for assistance.

Scan the QR code to register and book a service.

Julia Gillard.

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Susan,

A tribute collage to Alan Walter McPhail. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Vision Splendid

By KEN SMITH

The simple title “Year 12 Visual Arts 2024” does not prepare you for what you are about to absorb. I have had the pleasure over a number of years to attend St John’s College “Year 12 Visual Arts” Exhibition, and this year, as in past years, you are simply blown away by what is on display.

Even the word “wow” seems inadequate, and when you speak with the artists, you get an inspiring insight into their craft, what they have accomplished, their skill, motivation and the many, many hours that goes into each work on display.

This is a feast to be enjoyed.

Congratulations and well done to all, especially the works of Year 10 and 11 that were also on display.

Until next year.

John, Ada and Nevara Minney

Payton Wray – “En Pointe”

Issabella Seton – “Aestivation”

Emily Mitchell – “Give or Take”

Kara Hilderbrandt – “Growth (Frustration, Fractured, Forming)

David, Tatum, Jordan and Michelle with Tatum’s “The Artist Muse”. Her subject Jack Randell

Michael Minney and Isaac Minney - Year 11 Visual Art “The World Through My Eyes”.Olivia Inder – “Emotional Palette”

Alexis Bedingﬁeld – “Old World Charm”

Catalina Barber-Short – “Seen, never heard”

WELLINGTON NEWS

Flying tractor trek to Wellington, keeping Little Wings in the air

By DAVID DIXON

NOTHING looks less aerodynamic than a tractor, but a group of these solid farm work-horses recently dropped into Wellington to help one country-based kids’ charity to stay in the air.

event spokesperson revealed.

“It was so beautiful, the weather was a little chilly in the mornings, but the sun was out all weekend, with many happy trekkers,” the spokesperson said.

Friday Night at Wellington Soldiers Club

The Central West Tractor Trek proved a triumphant three-day journey to raise funds for Little Wings – the regionally-based not-for-profit that provides flights for families to vital medical appointments for their children in the big smoke.

The Central West odyssey involved an eclectic convoy of 19 tractors of various vintages and their support teams travelling a total of 300km – at a very stately 15km/h – to a number of small communities including Bushranger Creek, North Yeoval, Geurie, as well as to Wellington.

A fantastic fundraising dinner on the Saturday night was then held at Wellington Soldiers Memorial Club, with all monies raised going towards Central West Tractor Trek’s $60,000 total pot for the entire year, an

“We visited many locals community groups, providing us breakfast, morning tea, lunch and dinner… this event is more than just a display of impressive tractors; it’s a heartfelt initiative to support Little Wings,” they added.

Other fundraisers run by the volunteer group included a ‘Tractorthon’ in April, a Central West motorbike ride in May, regular raffles, the Wellington fundraiser dinner, and the Tractor Trek, the spokesperson revealed.

“The community waved as the tractors drove past their homes, and it was a fantastic experience, to see the local areas, in full-farming season.

“We raised funds to fuel another 45 Little Wings missions to support seriously ill children in the Central West; all-in-all, a very successful event!” the spokesperson concluded.

PHOTOS BY COLIN ROUSE

Frankie and Don Nicholson

Kevin Blandford, Marie Sullivan, and Kevin Sullivan

Celebrating their 34th Anniversary: Jayson O’Brien and Sue Smith

James Burns, Max Humphries and Travis Barker

Diane Tierney and Phil Avery

Lloyd, Mel and Erika Frankham

Frankie, Janelle and Julia Nicholson

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Eliza and Andrew

Elena Mascaro and Adrian Kelly

Dubbo Band, Hope Held Hostage - Sebastian Berry,Fernando Stone, Alfred Stone and Nathan Exleby (Tex)

Dana YoungDubbo Photo News

Cathy and Cath

Carol, Rachel and Lynda

Bryan Carmen and Theo Lloyd

Bella Yigiati and Mandy Edwards

Photos by DUBBO PHOTO NEWS

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Julyana and Fernando

Juliane Schueke and Elena Moscar

Joel and Lydia Riley

Jasper and Harley Palin

Indistinct Chatter

Georgie Mules, Lydia Mules and April Newby

Billy and Daisy

Adam Blackstock and Kellie Bailey

IN FOCUS

THUMBS UP!

Thumbs up to SOMAD and Under Western Skies for the great festival vibes on Saturday. Victoria Park was a great venue and the organisers did a great job at creating a safe, family-friendly event. Looking forward to another great event in 2025!

Thumbs up to Belinda at Sarah Jane Fine Foods for her great friendly service. I always feel welcome when visiting the store.

Thumbs up to the team at the Monkey Bar. We really enjoyed our Friday night after-work cocktails. The staff were really friendly and added to the fun atmosphere. Thank-you for going above and beyond.

Thumbs up to all the artists displaying their works at the Dubbo Art Fair over the weekend. This is a great event for Dubbo and it is wonderful to see the event being so well supported..

 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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“Inside + Out” by Gill Pedrana officially opens

By KEN SMITH

New works by artist Gill Pedrana were unveiled on the opening night of her “Inside + Out” exhibition, held early September at The Art Club Gallery in Bultje Street, Dubbo.

A good crowd attended with some works attracting the red dot (sold) at the of ﬁcial opening.

The works featured at the “Inside + Out” exhibition are a combination of “Inside” (abstracts) and “Outside” (local landscapes).

Susan, Jacqui and Gill

Jo, Kath and Erin

LEFT: Jack Randell and Gill Pedrana

ABOVE: Melissa, Gill and Jarod

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Attention-grabbing

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While the look of your yard is important, it’s not the only decisive factor for buyers. A simple but well-maintained yard can sometimes be more proﬁtable than a large-scale development. For personalised advice, talk to local landscaping experts and real estate agents.

The Real Estate Chat with

Karen Chant from Chant and Co

Five Tough Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying

Here are ﬁve essential questions to ask yourself before committing to a purchase.

Why Do I Want to Purchase?

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RetailerWeek

THE OF

Discover the Empowering Fashion of City Chic

This week, we’re celebrating City Chic at Orana Mall, a beacon of confidence and style in plus-size fashion.

Since its rebranding in 2006, City Chic has proudly championed fashionable, fearless clothing designed to flatter and inspire women of all shapes and sizes. The Dubbo branch, a vibrant addition to the City Chic family, has been serving shoppers for nearly three years.

City Chic’s evolution is a testament to its innovative spirit. While the brand initially relied on pieces that consistently flattered curves, recent years have seen a bold shift.

Embracing fresh ideas and experimental collections, City Chic now offers a mix of timeless staples and adventurous new designs. This evolution reflects the brand’s commitment to pushing fashion boundaries while staying true to its core values.

Specialising in plus-size fashion ranging from size 14 to 22, City Chic ensures that every piece is designed with curves in mind.

Their collections are not just about fitting, they’re about flattering and celebrating all body shapes.

The store’s unique approach to style means that each item is crafted to enhance confidence and highlight individuality.

What sets City Chic apart from other retailers is its focus on empowerment. The store’s team is dedicated to creating a supportive shopping experience, encouraging self love and confidence.

Their stylists are not just sales-

people, they are personal fashion guides, committed to helping you embrace and celebrate your body.

The goal for the team at City Chic Dubbo is to overcome the societal norm and rebuild the love for ourselves and our bodies.

As spring unfolds, City Chic is excited to offer a fresh array of florals, bright colours, and lightweight fabrics. And don’t miss their stunning swimwear collection, perfect for the season!

For those seeking elegance beneath it all, their lingerie range provides beautiful options in sizes 14-22 and B-G cups, ensuring that every woman can feel fabulous.

City Chic also provides fittings in store so you can find your perfect size! Because who said plus size women can’t have pretty bras?

Visit City Chic at Orana Mall 7 days a week:

• Mon-Wed & Fri: 9am-5.30pm

• Thurs: 9am-7pm

• Sat: 9am-5pm

• Sun: 10am-4pm

Experience the vibrant, empowering world of City Chic today and discover why they’re our Retailer of the Week!

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Macie

What is your name? Cameron, the second part of my name is Henry. How old are you? 5

What are you good at? Skipping

What type of food do you love the most? Rainbow biscuits

What makes you laugh? When Mum tickles me

Who is your favourite character from a book? Elsa

Who’s the boss in your family? Umm… me!

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

What would you like to be when you grow up? A doctor

FIND THE TWO IDENTICAL FISH IDENTICAL

*Answer beside jokes

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RISHIK

LUCI

Happy 14th Birthday for the 30th September. Love Mum, Dad, Haiden and Ashtin

Happy 6th Birthday for the 20th September. Love Dad, Mum, Sister and all the family.

KNOW A BIRTHDAY CHILD THIS MONTH?

Send in a photo, details and a short birthday wish. myentry@dubbophotonews.com.au

Happy 4th Birthday to our car loving little boy! We love you so much. From Mum, Dad & Georgia u ek before. tured her ? a Mall has a to w

KATIE

Happy birthday to Katie who turns 10 this week!

Entries must be in by 5pm Friday the week before. Is your photo featured here? Donut King Orana Mall has a FREE kids doughnut to help you celebrate! Bring your copy of Dubbo Photo News to claim your Birthday gift. ws

Because they hang out in bunches! Hiss-tory! Q

Why don’t bananas ever get lonely? What’s a snake’s favorite subject in school?

Knock, knock! Colleen . Who’s there? Colleen up your room, it’s a mess!

Colleen who?!

*Puzzle Answer

1 Assail (5)

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WORDFIT

25 Japanese paper artform (7)

26 Instructs; improves (7) 27 Without paths (9)

Varieties (5)

1 Girdles (5)

2 Plant with large yellow heads and edible seeds (9)

3 Jewelled coronet (5)

4 Officiate (7)

Encounter (3,4)

6 Pull up by the roots (9)

7 Girl’s name (5)

8 Not here (9) 13 Sleeveless garment worn over a shirt (9) 14 As opposed to hardcover (9) 15 Quarantine (9) 17 Understand clearly (7) 18 Woven containers (7) 21 Nickname of Eva Perón (5) 23 Deft (5) 24 Checkups (5)

4 Keep trying (9) 9 Ancestry (7) 10 Stinging plants (7) 11 Deliverance from harm (9) 12 Resume (5)

4 LETTERS

5 LETTERS

6 LETTERS BAMBOO

inkling, kiln, kilt, lignin, liking, lining, link, linking, lint, tiling, tinkling, TWINKLING, wilt, wilting, winkling

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

QUICK QUIZ

1. How many players are there in a game of whist?

2. Who composed the waltz The Blue Danube?

3. Brooke Shields (pictured), Renée Zellweger and Ashlee Simpson have all played which Chicago character?

4. Do sufferers of myopia have trouble seeing close or distant objects?

5. If you doff your hat, are you putting it on or taking it off?

6. Which planet is the home of Olympus Mons, the tallest mountain in our solar system?

7. Dawn Tinsley is a character from which UK television series?

8. What is heliophobia a fear of?

9. Catalan is the official language of which southwestern European country?

10. What was Beijing known as prior to 1949?

To keep track of rolls of tape or other rolled items in your shed or workshop, hang a length of chain from two “S” hooks on your pegboard. They will be readily accessible, and you can tear off what you need.

ARIES: This week, you’ll work hard to reach an agreemen t or conclude a transaction at work. Despite moments of anxiety and insomnia, your hard work will pay off Success is on the horizon!

TAURUS: You may be given a management position at work. However, you must carefully consider if it’s the right fit for you. You must learn to regulate your emotions and communicate eff ectively to maintain a healthy balance.

GEMINI: Adopting a new diet and exercising r egularly will achieve satisfying results. This will lead to personal satisfaction and well-deserved

pride. You’ll be happy you took on the challenge. CANCER: You have a gift for saying out loud what o thers are thinking. However, make sure your comments don’t come across as overly critical to avoid hurting or shocking others. It’s crucial to maintain a balanced communication approach.

LEO: If you’re struggling financially, carefully review y our bills for any errors that could save you money and alleviate your worries.

VIRGO: You’ll throw yourself into a competitive ac tivity and strive to win first place. You’ll earn well-deserved recognition and warm applause as a testimony to your success and eff orts.

LIBRA: If you’re feeling tired, consider changing y our lifestyle. Trying a new diet and getting out more could give you a much-needed energy boost and help restore balance.

SCORPIO: When managed eff ectively, stress c an serve as a motivating factor to accomplish remarkable feats. Balancing various aspects of your life to channel your energy and reach your maximum potential is essential.

SAGITTARIUS: The stars will align to help you launch y our own business or be promoted at work. Take the opportunity to explore new talents and open yourself to promising opportunities.

If you have plans for a holiday, it’s wise t o start preparing early, such as getting your passport and vaccinations, even if the trip is a few months away. You don’t want to forget any vital details!

AQUARIUS: If you discover an injustice, your prot ective instincts will kick in. You’ll play an essential role in re-establishing harmony and suggesting the necessary changes to make things right.

PISCES: When faced with injustice, try to be less judgmental and approach the situation more delicately. A more nuanced approach can help you better manage the situation.

CAPRICORN:

The luckiest signs this week: Scorpio, Sagittarius and Capricorn

WUMO

by Wulff & Morgenthaler

INSANITY STREAK

by Tony Lopes

OUT ON A LIMB

by Gary Kopervas

THE SPATS by Jeff Pickering

TIP OF THE WEEK by JoAnn Derson

CMP trucks: the forgotten draught horses that helped win the war for the Allies

By DAVID DIXON

Dubbo Photo News recently took this fantastic shot of a classic, fully-restored Canadian Military Pattern (CMP) truck – the forgotten draught horses of the Commonwealth armies during World War II.

American-owned, Canadian-built, and manufactured to British standards, they were a range of mass-produced small transports the dark days of German manufacturing ascendancy.

CMPs were built by Canada’s branches of America’s “Big Three” automakers –General Motors, Ford and Chrysler – during World War II to comply with British Army to also serve in other units of the British Empire.

The Canadian factories, out of reach of German bombing range, produced some 850,000 vehicles in World War II, including about 50,000 armoured vehicles, selfpropelled guns and tanks, and more than 800,000 trucks and light-wheeled vehicles.

CMP’s trucks not only motorised the militaries of Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, but were also sent to the Soviet Union after the Nazi invasion as part of Canada’s Gift and Mutual Aid program to the Allies, comparable to the American Lend-Lease Act.

By the end of the war, Canada’s vast supply of trucks provided a vehicle for every one vehicle per seven American soldiers –making it the most mobile army in the world.

After 1945, newly manufactured and used in several European armies (such as the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal and Spain) and around the world in South Africa, Argentina, Jordan, South Vietnam and Malaya.

CMP trucks were adapted after the war for a variety of civilian roles including forestry, plowing. In Malaysia, after the Malayan Emergency, many CMP trucks were trucks at construction sites with upgraded brake systems and more powerful engines.

Teeyan Festival celebration in Dubbo

By DAVID DIXON

Increasing diversity of the Dubbo population was on joyful display recently via an amazingly-colourful celebration from the Indian sub-continent.

Teeyan is a traditional festival honoured by Punjabi women marking the arrival of the mon- soon (wet) season.

It is characterised by vibrant dances, such as Giddha, with women wearing multi-coloured traditional attire and celebrating with friends and family with a range of cultural activities.

Local organisers of the Dubbo event, Amrita Verma, Jas Thind, and Simran Uppal, acknowledged all those who helped make the Teeyan Festival, such a great local success.

“Women’s support, enthusiasm, and participation, brought so much energy and joy to the celebration,” Jas Thind enthused.

Oriscon (Orana Residents of

Indian Sub-Continental Heritage) Chair, Gargi Ganguly, graced the occasion with a welcome speech, with Amrita Verma acknowledging the group’s support for the occasion.

“We couldn’t have done it without the amazing efforts of everyone involved, and we are truly thankful for the community spirit that shined throughout the event,” Amrita added.

Success of the occasion, was a true collaborative effort, the ladies said.

“Thank-you again for being a part of this special event, all the girls were so happy and dressed in most-beautiful traditional attire!” Simran Uppal said.

“There were fun games, and a DJ was brought-up from Canberra, especially for this event,” she concluded.

Performance by Lata Sharma

Performance by Harsharan Kaur

Performance by GurpreetPerformance by MeetPerformance by Solanki Das

THE DIARY

ON THIS WEEK

Aged Care Information and Morning Tea: Free information session about Aged Care. Tuesday, 1st October 2024 at 10am – 11am. Connecting Community Services, 31-33 Church Street Dubbo. Registration required for catering, phone 1800 319 551 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. 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 Let’s Walk together: 10am Thursdays weekly meet at Regand Park near the Walkway Bridge. Everyone is welcome. Supported by the Heart Foundation. Contact Jimmy at Connecting Community Services 1800 319 551. 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!

COMING SOON

Dubbo District Concert Band: Join the Dubbo District Concert Band on Sunday, November 17 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.

Ladies Luncheon: Ladies Luncheon will be held on Sat 5th October at 12 noon at Zaika Indian Kitchen in Macquarie Street. Ring Bev at 68845401 before Oct 3rd if interested.

Talbragar CWA: Talbragar CWA next meeting will be held on Saturday October 5 commencing at 2pm,this will also be the AGM. Members are reminded to bring toys for the competition to the November meeting. More information from Ronda on 0419275223.

Women’s Wellbeing Walking Group: 10am Tuesdays fortnightly meeting at Victoria Park BBQ area. 8th Oct, 22nd Oct, 5th Nov, 19th Nov. Women of all ages welcome. Kathryn at Connecting Community Services 1800 319 551.

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

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 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 Wellington Lions Preloved Book Fair: Wellington Lions Preloved Book Fair Thursday to Saturday 10am to 2pm, Western Gallery, corner Swift St and Mitchell Highway, Wellington. Preloved books, Jigsaw puzzles, Cds, Dvds and now board games with the money raised going to Charities that Club members choose.

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, CPSA (Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association): SECOND Friday each month, 10am, Dubbo RSL

Send your community event info to diary@dubbophotonews.com.au or phone 6885 4433

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, 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. 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: Wellington Lions Preloved Book Fair Thursday to Saturday 10am to 2pm, Western Gallery, corner Swift St and Mitchell Highway, Wellington. Preloved books, Jigsaw puzzles, Cds, Dvds and now board games with the money raised going to Charities that Club members choose. 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. Ladies Luncheon: Will be held Saturday

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September 7, 12 noon at the Zambrero. 177 Macquarie Street Dubbo. Contact Bev on 68845401 by September 5, if interested.

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

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

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.

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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.

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 Sandra 0432 647 877 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 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

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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: 9am12pm, 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, 7pm9pm, 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

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

Blood Cancer Support Group: FIRST

Wednesday of month, 10.30am-12pm, Venue changes each month. Louise or Emma 0412 706 785

Breast Cancer Support Group:

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

Bric-a-brac sale, weekly - South Dubbo Veterans and Community Men’s Shed: 10am-12pm, Corner of Palmer and High Streets. Contact Barry on 0439 344 349

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 10am-1pm, Bultje Street (Tennis Courts), Dubbo. $7 members, $9 non-members. Libby 0428 254 324 Dubbo Community Garden: 9am12pm, 4 Palmer Street. A time to garden with others, learn more skills and grow friendships. Contact Denise 0433 623 842 or Julie 0428 821 829

Dubbo Electric Vehicle Interest, Owners, Users & Supporters (DEVIOUS) group: FIRST Wednesday of each month, 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 Bereavement Group: Wednesdays, by expressions of interest. Please contact 0455 255 137 after midday. Walter T. Grant Seniors Social Club: 9am-2pm, Scout’s Hall, Welchman Street. $8 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 Primary Community Centre. A FUN dynamic class that keeps young bodies active, for kids aged 5 to 12. Gold coin donation per family.

PUBLIC NOTICES

National Police Remembrance Day (NPRD) is one of the most important events on the NSW Police Force calendar. It is a day where members of the NSW Police Force and the community remember those police officers who have given their lives in the course of their duties. In remembering our fallen officers from the NSW Police Force, we also remember fallen officers from around Australia and overseas in New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and the Solomon Islands. NPRD is also a time to remember both sworn and unsworn members of the NSW Police Force who lost their lives through illness, accident or other circumstances in the previous 12 months.

Strewth!

By GEOFF MANN

ONE story that will live in perpetuity is the weekend the Gulargambone Flamin’ Galahs ladies footie team captivated the world rugby community with their- funfilled entry onto Accor (the Olympic) Stadium to spur the Wallabies onto a half-time turnaround against the mighty All Blacks.

The Flamin’s were invited by Tri-Rugby founder and the Australian Rugby Union to showcase the club and their skills at halftime in the Bledisloe Cup decider. Australia trailed 28-14 when the Flamin’s took to the park; at full-time they had inspired a great Australian turnaround, the

Wallaby-inspiring Galahs play at hallowed Olympic stadium

big hoppers going down by just a penalty in the end.

“We sprinkled them with pink and grey Galah dust as they returned against the All Blacks,”

inspirational Galahs captain, Macalia Gordon, told Dubbo Photo News of the Wallabies inspired second-half revival!

“Hopefully, they might take us to Wellington, New Zealand, for next week’s second test,” she said only half-jokingly.

The Galahs have played in the last three Western Plains Grand Finals but, despite going down to Nyngan this year, there is no shortage of optimism that they’ll break their duck in the near future.

’’We just love learning, getting together and improving as a team every season,” Macalia smiled.

Nearly 100 club members, including families and the Under 14s boys team attended a memorable Presentation Night on Friday after a noisy “gaggle of Galahs” boarded coaches in Gilgandra for the long trip over the Blue Mountains.

“It is something we will never forget,” Macaila said.

“Fancy Galahs’, Flamin’ Galahs, taking Sydney by storm and earning a standing ovation from an energetic crowd who clapped and cheered as we left the ground with both teams singing our club song” she recalled fondly!

Galahs under the bright lights... Back: Greg King (assistant coach), Abigail Dobson, Paige Wilson (VC), Ellie Peart, Sarah Chandler, Peta Bradley, Makaila Gordon (C), Clementine McIntosh, Stef Alchin, Caitlynn King (VC), Kelsey Hutchison, Zac Mills (Coach), Front: Alex Beveridge, Sharna Steedman, Abigail Phillips, Alanna Clark, Chelsea Broom, Teagan Watt, Heidi Ferguson, Fiona Wright. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Ladies Pennants miss State by one shot, on the last end!

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by DUBBO CITY BOWLS

IN a bitter result in Mid-West Region Pennants, the Ladies Dubbo City No. 1 side, were defeated by Cowra by the narrowest of margins, 38/37, losing on the last bowl and missing out on going to State, by only one shot!

Results of last week’s Social Bowls for Tuesday Ladies Social bowls involved a total of 21 ladies on the greens.

Winners were Ruby Stockings and Laurace Lawson defeating Margaret Livermore and Geraldine Jasprizza,

Runner Up were Mary Perry, Cheryl Storch and Judy O’Connor defeating Gai Teale, Anne Knaggs and Annette McMillan.

Third Place went to Sue McCauley, Judy Tighe and Beryl Hobson

defeating Kerry Dickson, Julie Brown and Karen Greenhalgh

Fourth Place went to Christine Castlehouse, Gaye Cottee and Therese Gaio defeating Christine Castlehouse, Colleen Ryan and Merrill O’Sullivan

Lucky Draw Winners were Mary Perry and Kerry Dickson.

In the Wednesday Men’s Social comp, a total of 27 bowlers took to the synthetics, with the results: Winners were Chris Strojny, Paul Goodstat and Peter Sinclair defeating Ken Whittaker, Alan Stratford and Steve Kelly

Runners Up were Dennis Crimmins, Rob Pfieffer and Doug Aldis defeating Dennis Crimmins, Greg Brown and Doug Back

Third Place was Roger Sherwin and Brian Coffey defeating Col Teale and Ian Hobson

Fourth Place went to Gavin Cullen, Mel Giddings and Greg

Goannas strike win against Panorama

Hough defeating Alan Parker, Trevor Tink and John Cole

Fifth Place was Ron McCauley, Paul Wooldridge and Col Cottee defeating Dick Whitford, Frank Armstrong and Dennis Jasprizza.

Resters were Ian Hobson and Brian Coffey, with the closest game being fifth place.

In other news, the jackpot of $27 was not won, while Thursday Mixed Bowls will recommence on October 10 from 6pm.

For Saturday play, the winners were Paul Wooldridge, Merv Teale and Anthony Coe defeating Brian Coffey, Gai Teale and Mark Morton.

Note that Saturday Social Bowls will have a new start time from October 12 with a 10am kick-off during the warmer months with names to be in by 9.30am.

In Mid-West Region Pennants, the Ladies Dubbo City No. 1 side

By GEOFF MANN

THE Goanna’s Western Women’s Rugby League side that represents both Dubbo and the north-west, scored an impressive win over Bathurst’s Panorama in Sunday’s Western Women’s League action at Apex Oval.

The Goannas scored five tries to three as Demi Wilson, Jataya Wilson, Breighel Thuell, Bec Smyth, and Ocean Hampton, crossed the stripe in another impressive display.

The strength of the team is reflected in key players from a range of Western League Tag teams including premiers, Macquarie, finalists Wellington and CYMS, and Bec Smyth

were defeated by Cowra 38/37, losing on the last bowl, with our ladies missing-out on going to State by only one shot.

In more bad news, the Men’s Division Three Dubbo City Round One were defeated by Parkes Railway 67-62, while, in Round Two, Dubbo City defeated Wallerawang by 60/48.

City again missed out on going to State by missing one of two rink wins by one shot each in the first round.

On the Noticeboard, Ladies and Men’s Regional Triples are up for nomination, so consider entering a team. Club Major Ladies and Men’s Pairs are up for nomination with the Alan Cook Memorial turn-around triples also coming-up so please enter a team Sponsor of the Week is Bank of Queensland – Dubbo Branch.

and her Narromine Jets, who took back-toback Castlereagh titles last month.

In other matches, Lachlan District kicked the only goals to defeat Mudgee 18-16, despite the Dragons scoring four tries to three, and Woodbridge kept their unbeaten season going, 24-10 winners against the Cougars.

In Round Three action this weekend, Woodbridge hosts Panorama, Mudgee Dragons play The Cougars, while the Vipers return from their bye to meet Lachlan.

Goannas have the bye and then many players will join forces for the Koori Knockout in Bathurst over the Long weekend.

Gary was huggin’ the mat, with his radar set on Jack!

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by ‘PISTOL PETE’

PLAYER of the round was a “no brainer” this week, after Gary Huggins took control of the mat with his partners, Helen Emblen and Al Andriske.

Gary seemed to have his radar stuck on “Jack” as end-after-end, he led the way to a four-shot win and the fourth spot of the day.

Sue Armstrong, Al Stratford, and Pete Ruzans, in their game, rumbled through the first eight, winning seven and leading by 10. Their only hiccup was on end four, where Gary and co. picked up a quintet.

A big six followed on the 11th to square the match. In a topsy-turvy match, Pete’s mob hit back to lead by a couple, ceded the mat when Al’s team grabbed three, and finished with a quad to take the result.

Sue McCauley, Ruby Stockings, and Graham Ross rackedup eight shots in the first half to lead Mary Perry, Eric Satchell, and Neil Hayburn by two.

The second half was similarly fluctuating, with Graham and his girls up by one with three to play, before being dismantled by Mary, Eric, and Neil who landed a knockout seven shots at the “money-end” and held on to win by two.

When struggling to score shots, there is nothing better than rolling in a huge five-shot count to make-up for the missed chances.

Di Cullen, Pete Bennison, and Kevin Scott (back after many weeks) enjoyed the quintet to finish the first half down by just two. Gavin Cullen, Shirley Marchant, and Anthony Coe used up their best shots in the first period to edge ahead by two before Di, Pete, and Kevin caught-up and skipped ahead by two at 14, but Anthony found something extra and, by 14, had regained the lead by four shots.

An amazing last end saw Kevin and his troops roll in their own quad to tie it up, however, Gav, Shirl, and Anthony picked-up the

crumbs after winning one more end.

Momentum is magic and this was the case, for John Zeb, Ian Humphries, and Col Cottee, who grabbed the initiative after failing to register on the first. Fiveone on the third; 6-3 after five, then 10-3 at the halfway mark, John Kennedy, Steve Kelly, and Godon Scott, seemed powerless to intercede and, despite a single on the ninth, JZ, IH, and ColCot, rolled on to a 20-6 win and second spot.

There were some high scores on Rink Five where Chris Castlehouse, Frank Armstrong, and Pete Sinclair set of with a double, followed with five, and then a quad over the first three, but Di Hildebrant, Julie Brown, and John Cole, nicked four singles. After taking a scoring holiday, Chris and Frank assisted Pete to resume with gusto. They added four shots to their pot of nine, and won 24-13, and third place! Di, Julie, and John, did not find a solution to combat the sit-

Bulls 20th season ends with an honourable second place

By GEOFF MANN

AFTER taking all four Men’s titles in the Dubbo and District Football Association last weekend, the “Orange Army” of the Dubbo Bulls went to Bathurst with hopes of adding the Western Premier League to their bulging trophy cabinet.

Unfortunately, the dream evaporated in the opening minute of the game as the peerless Jack Press demonstrated why he is the League’s Golden Boot, netting the first of three first half match-winning goals.

“Going back-to-back was always our aim for this season, so when we flew out of the blocks, it was a great feeling,” Press said.

Adding to Bulls worries, was the concerning news that the Bathurst team received just before kick-off, when assistant coach Mark Comerford had to be flown to Sydney after a cardiac episode.

Striker Press and centre-back Nik Spice, both took his final words into the match.

“Cummo told us to keep doing what we did best, put on early goals and keep our sheet clean,” Press said.

The co-coach had worked closely with Andrew Fearnley to develop a winning culture, which was not good news for the gutsy but outplayed Dubbo champions.

Full credit to Gareth Williams and his Men in Orange for their courageous run to the grand final; they feel that momentum will help them go one better in 2025.

uation facing them, a triple on the last-end somewhat of a relief, albeit not enough. So, Chris, Frank, and Pete not only won the game, 24-13, they took out third place as well.

Taking seven ends to record a score is a heck of a slow start, but Leo Balstad, Therese Gaio, and Phi Knight, pulled-out a five on the seventh, to reduce the margin to eight. The “Triple R’s” – Ray Strawhan, Roger Sherwin, and Ricky See – had 13 in their bag, then Leo, Therese, and Phil hit back with nine shots of their own to grab the lead. It was 15all with two to go, before “The Triples” grabbed the last two ends and won by two.

It was not a happy time for Jenny Spratt, Mel Giddings, and Brian Jones when Ron McAuley, John Davis, and Rob Pfeiffer shot to a lead of 10 at the turnaround. After the break, it was more of the same pain allowing Ron, Jon, and Rob to take first place for the morning with their 15-shot victory.

By GEOFF MANN

LEGENDARY

cricket umpire and long-serving (now retired) Mudgee School Principal, Kevin Pye is receiving congratulations after a cherished honour was bestowed upon this local stalwart at the NSW Cricket Umpires and Scorers Awards night recently.

Kevin has led the way in the Western Zone for decades and had been appointed to many Country, as well as International, matches but his greatest contribution has been a visionary mentor to others. Cricketers from across the State have responded favourably to his award.

Perhaps it was the “held-over” smiles from his Life Membership, or the innate desire to acknowledge the Mudgee Dragons but he was certainly in great spirit on Peter McDonald Cup rugby league grand final day, as his adopted home-town claimed a much-cherished premiership. Kev himself offered the ultimate cricket proverb: “May the nicks be big ones, and bowlers hit the stumps”!

The Ladies No. 1 Pennant side that went down unluckily in Cowra recently, at Parkes last week.

The 2024 Division Three City Pennants team at Cowra. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

record time of of 2 hrs 44

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Dragons win on the water, win on the now looking for new blood

By GEO ORA N on the f

GEOFF MANN

ORANA Outback Dragons are always on the lookout for new paddlers and, from these photos, it’s easy to see the appeal of this social sport.

Theirs is an activity for people of all ages and proficiency, it helps build great friendships, while also maintaining a high level of fitness.

Last weekend, the Dragons made their way on the water from Tea Gar-

dens up the Myall River and then back to Tea Gardens.

The freshwater team from Dubbo and surrounds, took on the “Salties” and won the “team boat” category, in a time of 2hrs, 44mins, being the only boat ever to go under three hours for the event! Happy winners, Outback Dragons bagged First Place in the Dragon Boat and Outrigger Canoe 6 (OC6) section in a race-record time of 2 hrs 44 mins, breaking the

old record by 49 minutes at Tea Tree Gardens, Myall River, over 27km in the event hosted by Lane Cove Kayak Club recently.

“Everyone was really welcoming and pleased to see us in the Myall Classic,” Club spokesperson, Chris Robinson said in summary. Keen to meet new people and learn in a fun, healthy environment? Check out the Outback Dragons Facebook page.

Outback Dragons bagged First Place in the Dragon Boat and Outrigger Canoe 6 (OC6) section in

race

mins, breaking the old record

minutes at Tea Tree Gardens, Myall River, over 27km in the event hosted by Lane Cove Kayak Club recently. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED