Dubbo Photo News 10.10.2024

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RENEE WEBSTER

Where do you work? I work in Dubbo, and I am a psychological therapist, life strategist and retreat host, working independently.

Do you have a nickname? Nae, Ren, Ron or Rennie Poh Pah (my brother and sister were the creators of that one, LOL!)

What do you like to do on the weekends? This year I started Adult Jazz Dancing with Orana Dance Centre and sometimes you will find me performing dance. Other times you will find me riding a four wheel motorbike in the forest, catching up with friends and family, other times at the botanical gardens, zoo, running a mini-retreat, or resting up at home if it’s been a big week.

Do you have any hidden talents or special skills? I used to be a ventriloquist/ actor/ trained in TV presenting, and toured a children’s show to teach them about social, emotional skills and to bring a bit extra joy into their lives.

What would you do with $1 million dollars? I would book a trip to Maldives, buy a new car, and invest the remaining 90 per cent. Ten per cent I’d invest in something that would generate some income and set up a little fund for a few of the young people coming out into the world who do not have any family support. To help them get therapy to overcome traumas, and help set them up in living independent lives and genuine support.

What are you watching at the moment? To be honest I don’t watch much TV. However, when I am not busy I love watching comedies like The Office, IT Crowd and Schitt’s Creek.

What would you be lost without? My daughter, my family and friends.

What music do you like to listen to? My favourite artist at the moment is Freyda Ridings, I like chillout music mainly.

If you were stranded on a desert island what three things would you bring with you? A lighter, water and a blanket. What is your all time favourite movie? Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I loved it. And actually reflecting on the messages in that movie, very relevant to be humble, to be kind, to be grateful for what we have.

If there was a movie all about you, what genre would it be and who would play you? Oh goodness, it would be so interesting, it would be a mix of drama/ comedy/ action/ romance; ummm... maybe Cameron Diaz.

Best advice you have ever been given? When I was a teen my pop taught me that the most important skill is to know how to think for myself and integrate knowledge. It is a skill I have developed over 25 years now and it allowed me to develop my own simplified philosophies about life, relationships, mental resilience, community wellness and personal wellbeing.

What do the next five years look like for you? I have always been a big picture thinker and so in five years I will have a Retreat Business in full swing that brings together like minds, who want to feel more alive, live healthy, soul aligned lives and who want to have unique life experiences together.

DAZZLING CROSS CULTURAL CARNIVALE TO WOW DUBBO

By LANA EATHER

THE Cross Cultural Carnivale will light up Victoria Park on Saturday, October 19, from midday until 9pm. The open-air event will be presented by Orana Residents of Indian Sub Continental Heritage (ORISCON), and will celebrate Dubbo’s diverse cultural heritage and integration.

This free event will host many amazing hands-on activities for every age. Community members are encouraged to bring along chairs and picnic rugs to enjoy this multicultural extravaganza with an evening of diversity, talent, food, and entertainment.

The event will present a variety of activity stalls for children, interactive craft stations, henna stations, archery games and food stalls that will tantalise your taste buds with Australian and international cuisines. Children may come across Pooka the Clown, and families may want to create memories at the photo booth. There will be something for everyone!

Entertainment will include a range of performances from belly dancing, flamenco, Indian drummers, Filipino dances, and musicians from the Dubbo Conservatorium of Music. The carnivale will also host information stalls where attendees can engage with community services, learn about different cultures, and access valuable resources. A free bus service is available for community members to attend, and the night will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display at 9pm.

ORISCON Inc is a volunteer-based not-for-profit group that was formed to elevate the importance of inclusivity and community connection within the Orana region. ORISCON’s annual carnivale is more than just entertainment... it’s an opportunity to celebrate various cultures and strengthen the social, cultural and economic fabric of Dubbo. It is an occasion for celebration, education, and connection, all rolled into one. This year’s Cross Cultural Carnivale is a partnership event with Rotary Club of Dubbo South, Dubbo Regional Council, Mission Australia, Above Care Services, CTG Aboriginal Health, and Connecting Community Services/ Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre.

Come along and join the Carnivale at Victoria Park on Saturday, October 19 for a day filled with colour, culture, and community spirit: an event not to be missed!

Oak Tree’s Sunday Markets to support Pink Angels

By LANA EATHER

THE delightful grounds of Oak Tree Retirement Village will be in full bloom for the Oak Tree’s Sunday Markets to be held Sunday, October 13, from 10am to 3pm.

Over 30 market stalls will be available to peruse, with a ‘Pink’ Elephant and Plant Stall donating 100 per cent of their proceeds to the local charity Pink Angels.

Pink Angels is a not-for-profit organisation which has been supporting local breast cancer patients in the western area since 2011.

Pink Angels president Sue Gavenlock welcomed the support from Oak Tree.

“We appreciate that Oak Tree has chosen to contribute to the Pink Angels. It is wonderful for a local organisation to support us and ensure that all donations stay local to help our community,” Sue told Dubbo Photo News.

“Pink Angels gives a huge thanks!

“It is our mission to provide care, help and support to breast cancer patients in the Dubbo and outer regions throughout their treatment and recovery in a practical way. This may include fuel vouchers, medical expenses, housekeeping, yard maintenance, accommodation, meals and travel costs, just to name a few,” she said.

It was this care and assistance that encouraged Oak Tree Retirement Village residents and subcommittee to fundraise for the Pink Angels, according to Village

manager Joanne Wodson.

“It was the personal experience of our residents that drove their passion to aid Pink Angels,” Joanne shared.

The Sunday Market will incorporate a barbecue lunch by South Dubbo Rotary and Devonshire Tea by the CWA, as well as coffee vans and gluten-free options.

“After having breast cancer, one of our residents found the Pink Angels a wonderfully supportive group and wanted to give back something to this amazing charity and its volunteers.”

There will be something for all ages and interests with homewares, garden art, fashion and free face painting for the young (and young at heart). Raffle tickets will also be available and will be drawn on the day.

The ‘Pink’ Elephant Stall is look-

ing to gather more donated homeware items. Donated items can be left at the Oak

Retirement Village at 22 Peel Place, Dubbo any time before the markets. Enjoy a day out on Sunday the 13th at the Oak Tree’s Sunday Markets!

By LANA EATHER

Pregnancy loss or infant loss devastates many families in Australia each year. Around 1750 babies die after the twenty-week mark through pregnancy and are stillborn. More than 850 babies die within the first month of life, and over 100,000 women and their partners experience pregnancy loss through miscarriage. Pregnancy and infant loss can lead to intense and painful loss reactions including strong feelings of grief, and sometimes this sadness is not well understood and minimised by family and friends.

The Dubbo National Association for Loss and Association Grief (NALAG) Centre established the Baby’s Remembrance Garden in recognition of this loss. This special place is for little ones lost too soon.

On International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Day Sunday, October 15, NALAG Dubbo will host a Remembering Ceremony from 6.30-8pm at their centre in Welchman Street, Dubbo.

This is a free event where those attending can have a special stone engraved, receive a candle to light, and join in a wave of light where others across the world will light a candle for little lives lost too soon, in remembrance.

and choose a stone prior to October 15 to enable engraving.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, attendees the ceremony, are invited to join a meal with NALAG volunteers, with NALAG staff and community members. For more infor- staff mation, please see www.nalag.org.au or tele- please phone 0268829222.

NALAG Chief Executive Officer Trudy NALAG Chief Executive Officer Hanson shares: “We established the Baby’s Remembrance Garden in 2016, and have had an overwhelming response from the community. We are so pleased we can provide a memorial place for little ones gone too soon and especially for those bereaved to have a place to grieve and honour little lives.”

Those wanting to have an engraved stone for the Remembering Ceremony are asked to visit are the NALAG Centre, 7 Welchman Street, Dubbo,

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is observed worldwide annually on October 15. It is a day where families and their supporters remember the little ones gone too soon. All type of loss are included, including early pregnan- including early cy loss, miscarriage, TFMR, ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy, chemical pregnancy, stillbirth, chemical pregnancy, neo-natal death, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI), Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood Unexplained Death (SUDC), and accidental.

No matter the loss, it is a day to remember.

Upgrade your phone and devices now

From Monday 28 October, Australia‘s 3G networks will be switched off.

All phones and devices that rely on 3G, and some older 4G devices, such as EFTPOS machines, medical alarms, personal emergency response devices, smart watches and tablets will no longer work. This means you won’t be able to make or receive calls or texts or call Triple Zero (000).

To check if you’re impacted text ‘3’ to ‘3498’ or contact your mobile service provider.

To learn more visit infrastructure.gov.au and search ‘3G switch off ’

Free family passes to see Taronga’s lions turning one

By DAVID DIXON

THEY’RE still lion cubs, but they’re no longer so cute and cuddly, with Taronga Western Plain Zoo’s Bahati, Jabari, and Zawadi recently turning one on International Zookeeper Day in early October.

To celebrate this special occasion, the Zoo and Dubbo Photo News have teamed up to offer five fabulous family passes to our greatest local tourist attraction.

To enter, just email us the three

cub’s names, and your details, to: myentry@dubbophotonews.com. au with the first five individual entries the winners!

Winners can then drop down to our office at Level 1/178 Macquarie St, Dubbo between 9am–5pm, (closed for lunch, 12.30–1.30pm), with their ID, and show our Director of First Impressions how well they can pronounce the little lions’ names!

This trio of ferocious felines now takes pride of place at West-

NOTIFICATION PESTICIDE USE

ern Plains Zoo, and are well and truly at home on exhibition with mum Marion, dad Lwazi, and big sisters Amali, Imani, and Mara.

The cubs have grown dramatically since making their public debut in December, 2023, with males Bahati (meaning “lucky” in Swahili) and Jabari (“brave”) now weighing in over 70 kilograms each.

They still have a lot of growing to do to catch-up to Dad Lwazi, however, who weighs-in at about

Regulation Act, Dubbo Regional Council wishes to inform the community of the following pesticide use by staff on Council property. Please note the time periods indicate the planned duration, but activities may occasionally occur outside each period for emergency treatments only.

1 Kamba M MCPA 340g/ltr Dicamba 80g/ltr dimthylamine salt

2 Sempra Halosulfuron methyl 750grm/kg

3 Grazon ExtraTrilopyr 300grm/ltr Picloram 100grm/ltr Aminopyralid 8g/ltr

4 Roundup Bi-ActiveGlyphosate 360g/ltr

5 Bowsaw 600/MetmacMetsulfuron - methyl 600g/kg

6 MakoSulfometuron - methyl 750g/kg

7 Garlon 600Triclopyr present as as butoxyethyl ester 600g/ltr

8 FinaleGlufosinate ammonium 200g/ltr

9 Starane Advanced333 g/L Fluroxypyr as the methyl heptyl ester

12 BiflexBifenthrin 100g/ltr 13 TrimacTerbacil 880g/kg,

180kg.

“They roll and tumble with each other every morning and love a good chase with Lwazi,” Zoo Keeper Mel Friedman revealed.

“They also practice stalking each other behind tiny logs — by flattening their ears they think no-one can see them!” she added.

Keepers celebrated the milestone with a special enrichment feed on the day, featuring an unlikely favourite — pumpkin! The hardy vegetable makes for a great,

natural enrichment item for the lions who play with it like a ball before digging in with their sharp teeth.

Visitors to Taronga Western Plains Zoo can enter the lions’ den with Marion and Lwazi’s family on board the Lion Pride Lands Patrol Tour, which runs twice a day, Monday-Saturday during school holidays. Learn more at: https:// taronga.org.au/dubbo-zoo/ must-see/pride-lands-patrol

Upcoming weed control, public open space weed control and pest control will take place between October 2024 and October 2025 for the purpose of priority weed control, urban/industrial weed control, broadleaf weeds, turf maintenance, turf growth regulation and pest control.

Locations include: public parks and garden areas; sporting fields and ovals; roads, laneways and verges; pathways and walking tracks; reserves; drains and other easements; showgrounds; swimming pools; cemeteries; city, town, and village streets; Dubbo Regional Livestock Market; Dubbo Regional Airport and Bodangra; water and sewer infrastructure; Council depots; Wellington Caves and Caravan Park Complex; garbage, waste, transfer stations and recycling centres; Council administration buildings; and the Western Plains Cultural Centre.

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Glymac Dri 700Glyphosate present as the mono-ammonium salt 700g/kg

Access Triclopyr240 g/L present as the butoxyethyl ester 120 g/L Picloram present as the isooctyl ester

ProlanOryzalin 500grm/ltr

DimensionDithiopyr 240grm/ltr

Drive XLQuinclorac 180g/ltr

Banner FairwayPropiconazole 250g/ltr Liquid Hydrocarbons

AceleprynChlorantraniliprole 200g/ltr 28 CasperDicamba500 g/kg Prosulfuron 50 g/kg

Lontrel AdvancedClopyralid present as the dimethylamine salt 600 g/L

Roundup UltramaxGlyphosate 570 g/L present as the potassium salt

EsplanadeIndaziflam 500 g/L

MonopolyMSMA 720g/ltr

TributeForamsulfuron 22.5 g/L

SpecticleIndaziflam 200 g/L

MarvelTrinexapac – ethyl 120g/ltr

LexiconFluxapyroxad 167g/ltr Pyraclostrobin 333g/ltr

37 TetrinoTetraniliprole 42.8g/ltr

38 Bi Flex ultra–Lo OdourBifenthrin 100g/ltr

39 Fury 120SCBifenthrin 80g/ltr + Alpha Cypermethrin 40g/ltr

‘Raise the Wings’ for sick kids at special Dubbo dinner event

They’re little wings, but they carry precious loads, and so a special fundraiser event is being held on Saturday night for a wonderful local charity that flies sick kids to get the treatment they need.

The “Raise the Wings” Dubbo Dinner is aiming to make enough money to support the Little Wings air transport service for sick kids and their families across the central west.

The event will include a three-course meal, threehour drinks package, entertainment, auctions, and a wonderful dance floor like no other, and is on Saturday, October 12, from 6.30pm.

All profits from the ‘Raise the Wings’ Dubbo Dinner will be donated to Little Wings to fund free flights for seriously-ill children in regional and rural NSW.

This event is being supported by sponsors Club Dubbo, Dubbo RSL Club, the MAAS Group, and Coonamble Bowling Club, enabling funds to go to amazing families like Amanda and Bruce, one courageous couple from Armatree north of Dubbo.

Their 15-month-old son, PJ, is facing a challenging medical journey after being diagnosed with laryngomalacia, an abnormality of the voice box (larynx) that leads to the inward collapse of the airway when air is drawn into the lungs (inspiration).

Living more than 600km from Sydney’s Westmead Hospital, a daunting sixhour drive, Amanda and PJ have found unwavering support from Little Wings, the not-for-profit providing free transportation services for families in need; working to close the gap on healthcare for regional and remote NSW.

PJ has already undergone two major throat surgeries during the first six months of his life. Then Amanda was introduced to Little Wings and its invaluable services.

“I didn’t think it was this easy – I didn’t want to be a pain,” Amanda said, reflecting on her initial reservations about seeking assistance.

“Little Wings is amazing, we appreciate all that you do for everyone out here,” she added, with PJ’s father Bruce agreeing.

“I can’t thank everyone enough, the opportunity to accompany my son to his appointments in Sydney holds immense significance for me and for all the families residing in the rural areas,” Bruce said.

“The provision of organised and funded travel, coupled with the absence of the added burden of managing logistics while caring for an ailing child, enables both of us to dedicate our attention to our child’s requirements,” Bruce added.

Little Wings CEO Clare Pearson said the group’s work is about much more than providing convenient flights for sick children and their parents.

“Little Wings understands the importance of keeping families together during difficult times,” Ms Pearson believes.

“By alleviating travel fatigue, reducing financial burdens, and minimising time away from home, Little Wings ensures that the family unit remains strong throughout their medical journey,” she concluded.

 For more information, go to www.littlewings.org.au/events/

SATURDAY 1 OCTOBER

The Dolly Festival will kick off on Saturday 1 of October 202 and has a jam packed program including live music, street market stalls, family-friendly events and an evening festival.

We’d love to see you dressed as Dolly or planning your outfits!!! Kenny, so start

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 (char- ity 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.

KENNY ROGERS & FRIENDS

Sunday 13th October

Doors Open 1.00pm

Showtime 2.00pm

“This

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

“He

impressed me as a highly professional performer” - FRANK IFIELD

HELP FOR COUNTRY KIDS WITH CANCER AND LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES

By LANA EATHER

MITCHELL Ray was a vibrant six-year-old when he started having stomach pain, nausea and loss of appetite in September 2019. Months of uncertainness and vague conclusions followed.

On January 17, 2020, Mitchell’s family were given a diagnosis of Neuroblastoma cancer, and Mitchell was quickly flown to Sydney to begin treatment.

Mitchell’s mother Erin also gave birth to his younger brother a few days later.

“We were told ‘pack up your life’ and be ready to spend 13-18 months in Sydney for Chemotherapy treatment courses,” Erin explains.

“We received a lot of support when we went to Sydney, but then COVID lockdowns hit.

“I had a newborn baby that needed surgery in one ward, Mitchell was with my husband in another, and my mother was at Ronald McDonald house with our 2-and-a-half-year-old daughter. It was a socially, mentally, emotionally and physically exhausting time.

“I had never heard of Country Hope at this time, but in October 2020 they found us.”

Country Hope is a unique charity that provides family-centred support programs to country children diagnosed with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses.

Country Hope is dedicated to developing support programs and services in response to the needs of country families throughout NSW and north-eastern Victoria.

The service provides programs for diagnosed children to assist in reducing the constant stress and maximise the benefits of medical care, support programs for the siblings and families of a child diagnosed, bereavement support, and

RURAL

Caring for our community

from rural medical student to rural doctor

training to Country Hope buddies and volunteers who attend the annual Children’s holiday camp, ‘Time Out for Life’.

Support can include ongoing practical, financial and emotional support. Country Hope aims to provide immediate support – when and how it is needed most.

Country Hope is making a profound difference in the lives of those facing these immense challenges, and opens up the opportunity for families to form special friendships and bonds with others going through similar journeys.

Erin speaks from the heart: “Country Hope was brilliant with practical help, and the process was so smooth and easy. They provided financial assistance, and helped with things you’d never think of – like getting a cleaner in to help with housework and providing a comfy bed on the hardest of days.

“Mitchell passed away in December 2020, two weeks after he turned 7, and Country Hope provided bereavement support.

“They still touch base with our family. I will never forget their help, and the way they made us feel safe.”

Initially begun as an annual camp, Country Hope received a large donation in 2003 enabling the service to be formed.

Country Hope’s goal was to adequately address the very critical and specific needs of country children who had been diagnosed with cancer and life-threatening diseases, and their families, as and when their needs occurred. The service currently assists more than 155 families, and is eager to help others in need. For more details contact Country Hope Dubbo on Facebook or online  www.countryhope.com.au

HEALTH MATTERS

With a desire to care for Indigenous people and learn more about rural health, Sarah knew studying at the School of Rural Health in Dubbo would give her the opportunity to learn on Country while gaining the skills she needed to become a doctor. What she didn’t expect was how much it would grow her interest in rural medicine and shape her future career plans.

Sarah Blackwell is a fourth-year medical student at The University of Sydney School of Rural Health in Dubbo, a proud Wiradjuri woman and from next year a doctor at Dubbo Hospital.

Studying at the School of Rural Health in Dubbo has prepared Sarah to become a future rural doctor. Weekly simulation sessions with doctors from the School, the Royal Flying Doctor Service and clinical skills educators have been invaluable in building her confidence and opportunities to do placements in remote communities like Lightning Ridge has been crucial to understanding some of the unique complexities of rural healthcare.

“It really highlights the challenges, such as the lack of medical equipment, limited resources, access to care, and the impact of socioeconomic factors—things you don’t fully comprehend when you’re in a fully equipped city hospital,” she reflects.

Starting next year, Sarah will begin her internship at Dubbo Hospital, feeling both excited and nervous, however the transition to becoming a doctor feels easier knowing she’s supported by the local medical staff who have taught her through medical school and

are invested in her career.

“The relationships I’ve built and the networking opportunities I’ve had are invaluable. The hospital is incredibly friendly, and I feel safe here. I like that I’m making genuine progress. In city hospitals, it’s easy to get lost in the crowd, but here, they know my name, that I have a dog, and even who I live with.”

Sarah is also looking forward to caring for the Dubbo and broader Western NSW community. “I strive to provide culturally safe care, and I want to be part of breaking down barriers. While I can’t change the world as just one person, I can help educate those I work with, even if it’s one patient at a time. My hope is to bring cultural education and awareness into healthcare for improved outcomes.”

Looking ahead, Sarah is hoping to specialise in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, a field she deeply cares about, particularly in providing female-to-female healthcare and the positive impact this approach can have on patients.

The University of Sydney now offers the entire four-year Doctor of Medicine program at the School of Rural Health in Dubbo, providing students with the opportunity to get immersed in rural healthcare and make a difference in our community.

AUTHOR BIO

Sarah Blackwell is a fourth year medical student School at The University of Sydney School of Rural

2024 Dubbo Motorfest Gives Back Big Time

By KEN SMITH

Eleven local charities have received a share of $50,000 from proceeds raised at this year’s Dubbo MotorFest.

Dubbo MotorFest 24 has donated funds to the Australian Skin Cancer Foundation, Give Me 5 for Kids, Dubbo Base Hospital Ward, Dubbo Prostate Cancer Support Group, Dubbo South Veterans Men’s Shed, Dubbo Community Men’s Shed Inc, Help a Mate, Tradies in Sight, Leader Life, Macquarie Homestay, Pink Angels, and Country Hope.

Chair of the organising committee Lee Schwager said: “We are incredibly proud to be able to give back to the community that supported our event.”

“We have been overwhelmed by the support of local motor vehicle and motorcycle enthusiasts who turned up in the thousands at our event this year. We are also grateful to the hundreds of people who travelled from all corners of NSW and beyond to attend.”

Schwager added: “Our committee wanted to create an impactful event showcasing classic, custom and vintage cars and bikes. We didn’t expect our inaugural event in 2023 to attract 7000 people, and this year we were blown away with 8300 entering the gates of the Dubbo Showground in August.”

The event attracted 150 elite-level cars and motorcycles, and more than 1000 cars and bikes participated in the showand-shine and motorcycle muster.

Dubbo MotorFest has been described as the best of its kind west of the Blue Mountains, and will be held again next year on Saturday, August 30, 2025.

Dubbo Motor Group

Proud to partner with local motoring

experts

The history of Dubbo Motor Group is rooted in a vision that began in 1975 when Robert Sainsbury opened a Toyota dealership, setting the stage for what would become Dubbo’s largest independent multi-franchised motor dealership. Over the decades, the business has evolved, exemplifying resilience and adaptability in a dynamic automotive market. Fast forward to 2024, the dealership is now under the leadership of new owner Joshua Hilton and Dealer Principal Laurie Rockell, who have brought fresh energy and innovative ideas to the forefront of the operation, ensuring that Dubbo Motor Group continues to thrive and meet the needs of its customers.

With modern showrooms and display areas, Dubbo Motor Group offers a welcoming environment for customers to explore a diverse range of vehicles. From Hyundai and Isuzu UTE to Kia and Renault, MG, KGM SsangYong, RAM Trucks and LDV, the dealership proudly represents a variety of top automotive brands. The friendly and knowledgeable staff are experts in their fields, eager to assist customers in finding their ideal new or pre-loved passenger and commercial vehicles. They understand that purchasing a vehicle should be a pleasurable experience, which is why they are committed to enhancing the buying journey with exceptional after-sales service. At Dubbo Motor Group, customers benefit from the convenience of courtesy pick-up and drop-off services, ensuring their vehicles receive the meticulous care they deserve in a modern workshop service area. This dedication to quality and customer satisfaction sets Dubbo Motor Group apart in the automotive industry. Whether you are buying, selling, or leasing, the experienced team is committed to providing the best care possible. Experience the difference at Dubbo Motor Group, where legacy meets modern excellence.

By DAVID DIXON

ESPECIALLY in regional centres like Dubbo, small business really is the driver of the local economy.

To help this engine-room of growth and jobs in the Golden West through these tough times, Dubbo Service NSW Business Bureau is ramping up the number of in-person appointments as part of Small Business Month in October.

Special free appointments for personalised support, digital tools, and tailored advice, are available from 10am–4pm on Thursday, October 17, and also on Thursday, October 31.

The Service NSW Business Bureau provides free, long-term, personalised support to businesses at every stage of their journey, including access to one-on-one guidance on topics such as business planning, marketing, and cash flow, NSW Minister for Small Business Steve Kamper said.

“Small business is the lifeblood of our state economy, and this month is a great opportunity to not only recognise them for their enormous contribution, but to remind business owners of the personalised support the Business Bureau can provide,” Mr Kamper explained.

“The Service NSW Business Bureau has a range of tools and resources available to all business owners across the state to help them at any stage of

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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 phone 6885 4433

their business journey, whether it’s setting up a new venture or building on the success of an established one,” he added.

Small businesses contribute more than $500 billion to the state economy in sales, with around 30 per cent of those businesses, operating outside the Sydney metropolitan area, Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government Jihad Dib said.

“We know that small business owners must wear many hats, and the best thing we can do for them is to make services more accessible and more flexible,” Mr Dib said.

“Since we launched our new digital tools for small business owners, more than 75,000 businesses have accessed the Service NSW Business Bureau app and their Service NSW Business Profile at a time which suits them,” he added.

A Service NSW Business Concierge can also help local businesses understand government requirements, apply for licences and permits, and access support to grow your business locally and overseas. They can also connect you with an independent business advisor for free, tailored advice on topics such as business planning, marketing and cash flow.

To book a free appointment, call 13 77 88, or request a call-back. For more information on NSW Small Business Month, go to: https://www.smallbusinessmonth.nsw.gov.au/

Roop Kaur

Your name: Roop Kaur

Where do you work?

Relish Café and Catering on Bultje Street

What’s your job?

Manager... I do a bit of it all!

Why do you Love Your Work? I love to serve people good food, and I love seeing making our custom-

ers happy! We have been running Relish for a year, and we love to cater for all events – from corporate functions, platters, meetings to birthday parties! Our online ordering system is so easy. Do you have a pet? No If you could work anywhere in the world, where would it be, and

why? I would be working in Aged Care in Australia. What was your first paying job? My first job was as a Barista. What three words would your friends use to describe you? Helpful, impatient and a good cook!

How would you spend a win of a million dollars?

I would help my family. What do you love about Dubbo? We have been living in Dubbo for three years. It is a wonderful town to bring up our young family. I also love that it is a ‘10 minute town’ –everything is within reach! What is your favourite type of music to listen to? Punjabi music.

Poolwerx Dubbo has a position for a full-time job scheduler, service coordinator, inventory and retail specialist. Our team is customer-service focused, energetic, and are passionate individuals who work for a multi-award winning organisation. They have the ability to gain nationally recognised qualification (Certificate III in Business).

Our training program provides you with the necessary skills for the key retail responsibilities including:  Customer service  Water testing and advice for chemical & equipment solutions

Stock control and merchandising

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Black the new mayor, Toynton bags deputy role

By DAVID DIXON

LABOR-ALIGNED Joshua Black pipped incumbent Mathew Dickerson for the two-year mayoral position on the newly-elected Dubbo Regional Council.

A separate public vote saw new-boy Phillip Toynton defeat returned councillor Matt Wright for the two-year deputy mayor’s spot.

The changes followed an open vote of councillors conducted at an extraordinary council meeting held last Thursday, the first meeting of the 11 newly-elected council.

The position of mayor was between Cr Dickerson -- who has previously served two terms as mayor -- and Cr Black, through an open vote by a show of hands with Cr Black elected with a vote of six to five.

“It is a great honour to have been elected as mayor for the next two years, to lead the newly elected body into a new term of council,” Cr Black said.

“I look forward to leading a cohesive and united council; if we are brave and bold, we can achieve great things for the Dubbo region,” he added.

Cr Toynton also expressed his pleasure at being selected by his colleagues as council’s deputy.

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“I am honoured to be elected as Deputy Mayor, and I look forward to working closely alongside my fellow councillors as we continue to see growth and development in the Dubbo Regional Council Local Government Area,” Cr Toynton said.

“For a first-time councillor, this is incredible, and I feel like we have such a great mix of councillors who live across the LGA, and will be able to make sure everyone is represented,” he added.

Oct 10: Bruce Devlin, golfer, 87. Midge Ure, singer-musician, 71. David Lee Roth, US singer, 70. Wendy Harmer comedian-author, 69. Mya , singer, 45. Gabriella Cilmi, Barry Jones, Labor Party stalwart, 92. Daryl , US singer-musician, 78. Paul Kelly, journalist-auDawn French, British actress-comedian, 66. Wayne Gardner, motorcycling champ, 65. Joan Cusack , Juanita Phillips , ABC-TV News presentMarcus Graham, actor, 61. Claudia Black , acBeau Brady, Home & Away actor, 43. Michelle , US actress, 39. Charles Wooley, 60 Minutes reporter, 76. Trevor , cricketer, 72. Hugh Jackman, actor, 56. Paul , rugby league identity, 56. Baden Cooke, cyJosh Hutcherson, US actor, 32. Nana Mouskouri, Greek singer, 90. Paul Simon, Sammy Hagar, rock singer, 77. Marie , entertainer, 65. Nancy Kerrigan, US figure Sacha Baron Cohen, actor, 53. Ian Thorpe, Ashanti, US singer, 44. Ralph Lauren, designer, 85. Sir Cliff Richard British singer, 84. Laurie Lawrence, swimming coach, Kate Grenville Steven Bradbury , singer, 46.

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Victorian Premier, 70. Keyshia Cole

During the extraordinary meeting, councillors also determined the representative and alternative representative on the mandated committees.

Cr Richard Ivey and Cr Shibli Chowdhury, as alternative, will represent the

Councillors for the 2024–28 local government term are Kate Richardson, Josh Black, Mathew Dickerson, Pam Wells, Jennifer Cowley, Matt Wright, Shibli Chowdhury, Phillip Toynton, Adam Ryan, Lukas Butler, and Richard Ivey.

council on the Audit Risk and Improvement Committee. Cr Jen Cowley and Cr Philip Toynton, as alternative, will represent council on the Local Traffic Committee. Cr Matt Wright and Cr Adam Ryan, as alternative, will represent council on the Floodplain Management Committee. The representatives will serve on the committees for the duration of the mayoral term.

Paulini Curuenavuli Prince Christian of Denmark young royal, 19. Oct 16: Tim Robbins Flea , Red Hot Chili Peppers musician, 62. TV presenter, 54. ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald & TV personality, 49. Mayer, singer, 47. Hinze, model, 45. Tahu, rugby league/union player, 44. Pippa Black actress, 42. Casey Stoner motorcycle racer, 39.

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Multicultural Wellington Wellington celebrated at Friday’s Fong Lees Lane Festival

Wellington comes alive next week with one of its annual community highlights, the Fong Lees Lane Cultural and Food Festival.

Locals and visitors from the wider region are invited to come along for a unique night of celebration, delicious food, and unforgettable entertainment, at the iconic event, this year being held on Friday, October 18, from 5–9pm.

Festivities include a rich tapestry of dance, music, and entertainment, alongside a diverse and delicious array of food stalls offering mouth-watering delicacies, with this year the party featuring something very different.

That is, an unforgettable experience of local dance troupes taking the stage to showcase a range of traditional and contemporary performances that celebrate our town’s diverse heritage. The line-up includes folk dances, modern dance interpretations, and dynamic drumming performances, designed to captivate

audiences of all ages.

In addition to the exciting performances, attendees can explore a culinary journey through the festival’s food stalls.

Local chefs and food vendors are offering a variety of dishes, from clas-

sic street food to gourmet delights, ensuring there’s something for every palate. Whether you’re craving savoury treats or sweet desserts, the festival’s food offerings are sure to satisfy.

The festival will also feature inter-

active activities for children and families, making it an event for all ages, Wellington Arts Centre Fong Lees Lane event organiser Kim Kiss said.

“The Fong Lees Lane Cultural and Food Festival, is a celebration of our community’s vibrant culture and culi-

nary diversity,” Kim enthused.

“It’s a great opportunity for residents and visitors alike to come together, enjoy delicious food, and experience the unique talents of our local performers,” she added.

In more great news for hard-hit families trying to make ends meet, entry is only a gold coin donation.

The event also celebrates the town’s historic Chinese links from a time when many Asians arrived in Australia, attracted by the gold rushes of the 1850s.

The first Chinese store in Wellington was opened by Hong Wong in 1879. The location’s name comes from the large two-storey shop boasting a “splendid stock” of imported goods including Manchester (linen), shoes, clothing, ironmongery and crockery trading as Fong Lee & Co, one of only two stores in Wellington at the time.

For more information on this cultural event, go to: www.wellingtonarts. org.au/events.html, or email: info@ wellingtonarts.org.au

PHOTOS BY COLIN ROUSE

Photo News always enjoys calling in to the Wellington Soldiers Club on a Friday night to catch up with people winding down after another busy week. This time around we spotted some regulars as well as some folks who were visiting the club for the

rst time.

IN FOCUS

THUMBS UP!

Thumbs up to the local community leaders who make up our new Council for the next four years. It takes a lot of courage to put your hand up to serve our region in this way. Sometimes you need to make tough or unpopular decisions, scrutinised by the general public, and that can’t be easy. So stay strong! Thanks also to the former councillors who are no longer on council – your service to our community during the past four years is appreciated.

Thumbs up to the Wellington community nurses for their cheerful, gentle and kind treatment during their visits for my arm.

Thumbs up to Karen and the staff at Experimac at Orana Mall for their prompt and professional service. They are always happy to help you and to get your job done with a smile. Thank-you from a very happy customer.

Thumbs up to the Dubbo Turf Club, Dubbo City Toyota and all involved in the Dubbo Gold Cup. A great event to add to the spring social calendar.

Thumbs up to Josie at the Officeworks photo kiosk. Your expert knowledge and professional assistance is greatly appreciated by all.

Thumbs up to Dubbo Photo News for the comics, cartoons and quizzes. This very old lady gets a giggle and a laugh every week..

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Declutter your shelves for Michael Egan Book Fair collection day

By DAVID DIXON

MOST readers have got piles of them: books they’ve really enjoyed, that they’d now like to go to a good home.

Well, here’s your chance to unload a stack or two, while also decluttering your bookshelf and your life at the same time.

Dubbo West Rotary’s first book collection day for the 2025 Michael Egan Memorial Book Fair is being held on Saturday, October 26, club spokesperson Lyn Smith said.

This year’s fair was held in May, and proved as popular as ever, raising around $25,000 for cancer charities. Preparations for the 2025 Book Fair are well advanced,” Lyn said.

“We welcome donations of pre-loved books in good condition, so there is time between now and then to search bookshelves for books people would like to donate,” she added.

Early donation of works now, she explains, offers the club the chance to sort, order, and categorise the books for next year’s sale.

“We’re after saleable books in good condition, we order them into catego-

Clean out those old chemical containers this weekend

ries and end-up with a whole pavilion decked-out with trestle tables.

“There’s a huge variety of books -thousands! -- though we haven’t counted them, people can just drop them off, Dubbo West members and friends will then sort the books in preparation for sale,” Lyn said.

Locals wanting to help out can ring them to the Custom Steel Frames carpark at 110 Fitzroy Street on the Saturday between the hours of 9–2pm.

Donations to cancer charities from the 2024 Book Fair went to the Royal Flying Doctor Service — Dubbo Support Group (whose members assist at the Book Fair), the Melanoma Institute, Rare Cancers Australia, and the Leukaemia Foundation, Lyn added.

“Dubbo Macquarie Rotary club began the Michael Egan book fair, this is the third time that Dubbo West has run the event, with Michael Egan a member who died from cancer,” Lyn explained.

“We appreciate the generosity of the Dubbo community in supplying the books we sell to support cancer charities,” she concluded.

By DAVID DIXON

OLD chemicals up the back of the shed you want to get rid of?

Dubbo region’s annual household chemical cleanout, is on this Saturday, October 12, in Dubbo, and for Wellington on Sunday, October 13.

The clean-out allows residents to safely dispose of household chemical products, including household cleaners, pool, and hobby chemical and pesticides.

Items that can be disposed of include garden chemicals, pool chemicals, household cleaners, hobby chemicals, poisons, batteries, paint, motor oils, fluids and fuels, fluoro lights, gas bottles, fire extinguishers and smoke detectors.

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But, remember, this free drop-off service is for domestic households only: large loads must still go through the normal weighing and assessment service. This means that only domestic household quantities are accepted with 20 litres or 20kg the maximum container size.

For locals in Dubbo, go to Dubbo Regional Council Works Depot on Hawthorn Street from 9am–5pm on Saturday, October 12, and for Wellington, the Wellington Waste Station, Nanima Village Road, from 10am–1pm on Sunday, October 13. For more details on what can and can’t be dropped off at the collection points, go to:  www.cleanout.com.au

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Nestled amidst the restorative surrounds of a bucolic setting, this attractive acreage property presents an idyllic rural lifestyle with the convenience of being on the cusp of town. This well-appointed property offers a harmonious blend of space, comfort, and tranquility, perfect for growing families, discerning professionals, and retiring rural buyers seeking a slice of countryside charm without forgoing the amenities of urban living.

Boasting a handsome brick and tile construction, the residence exudes a pleasing street presence, welcoming you to discover its spacious interiors. Four well-sized bedrooms, including a master bedroom with a walk-in robe and an ensuite, provide ample accommodation for family and guests alike. The two separate living areas cater to both intimate gatherings and grander occasions, while the slow combustion wood heater adds a cosy touch during cooler evenings.

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The Real Estate Chat

with Karen Chant from Chant and Co

Spring Selling Tips

Spring is traditionally the busiest time of year in real estate, with listings and sales set to increase over the weeks ahead.

So, if you are selling this spring, how do you capitalise on the prime real estate season and ensure your property stands out from the crowd?

Preparation is key

Decluttering. Deep cleaning. Finalising repairs and maintenance. Tidying the garden. Styling the property. And more…

Clean and green

In spring, the garden plays a particularly important role, so look to the exterior to ensure there’s great street appeal with a garden that’s neat, tidy, and looking its best.

Light, bright and breezy

For those open homes, draw back curtains and blinds to allow in the natural light, open windows and doors, and don’t forget the final touches such as well-placed flowers or greenery.

Standing out from the crowd

Due to the fact spring sees an increase in the volume of properties coming to market, it’s important to ensure your property stands out from the crowd. Make your property shine inside and out to ensure a buyer chooses your property rather than another in the same price bracket.

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Not-so-super idea

It’s one of those ideas that sounds great – using workers’ superannuation for a deposit on a home –however a recent report by a leading Australian economist has explained how it would exacerbate our housing crisis.

Using super for a first home would make housing more expensive, hinder the home ownership aspirations of young Australians, reduce retirement incomes, and lead to a significant long-term cost to the Budget, the report by economist Saul Eslake has found.

Commissioned by the Super Members Council, Mr Eslake charted how a long list of demand-side Australian housing policies over several decades have simply made homes more expensive.

He warns that super for a house would be the worst of all.

“We have 60 years of history which unambiguously tells us that anything that allows Australians to pay more for housing than they otherwise could, leads to more expensive housing and not more homeowners,” Mr Eslake said.

“If super for house was introduced it would be one of the worst public policy decisions in the last six decades,” he added

Mr Eslake said the decline in home ownership rates could undermine a key assumption in Australia’s retirement system – that most retirees will own their own home – and noted the need to expand housing supply.

The Corinna Economic Advisory report points to 17 years of evidence from a similar New Zealand scheme to back its findings. New Zealand’s KiwiSaver allows for withdrawal for home deposits but, since its introduction, home ownership rates have declined by 2.1 per cent overall and by 5.7 per cent for people in their early 30s.

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“Advice given by New Zealand’s Treasury said the benefit of KiwiSaver would go to sellers in a supply-constrained market, and that’s exactly what has occurred. There are fewer homeowners since the scheme’s introduction,” Mr Eslake said.

“In New Zealand, house price spikes coincide with periods in which the volumes of withdrawals from KiwiSaver accounts have rapidly risen.”

The need to carry additional cash has also harmed returns for KiwiSaver members, meaning it has returned less than the Australian MySuper members for the last 10 years. This difference in investment returns could mean $130,000 less at retirement.

Analysis of super balances also shows the scheme would heavily favour older and wealthier non-homeowners.

The median non-home-owning couple, both aged between 35 and 44, would be able to add almost $38,500 to their deposit, which with borrowing could allow them to spend $192,500 more.

The median couple aged between 45 and 65, if they had not previously bought a home, could spend $400,000 more.

Compared to the median couple aged between 25 and 34, this archetypical home buying age could only withdraw $18,000 – leading to a $90,000 higher purchase price.

In fact, 78 per cent of single Australians aged between 25 and 34 could not withdraw more than $20,000 under the scheme.

“It would do little for the people who are most in need of assistance in order to become homeowners and would do most for those who need it least,” Mr Eslake said.

“And depending on the number of homeowners who accessed the scheme, the impact on prices could be far greater than first homeowner grants,” he concluded.

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How old are you? 5

What are you good at? Being nice

What type of food do you love the most? Apples and bananas

What makes you laugh? When Dad tickles me

Who is your favourite character from a book? Pig the fibber

Who’s the boss in your family?

There is four: Theo, Ebby, Mum and Dad

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

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

BAYDEN

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ALEXIS

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Love Mum, Harmony, Dad & Ally

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PUZZLES

No. 250

No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural nouns ending in ‘s’.

14 words: Good 21 words: Very good 27 words: Excellent

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

Place each of the tiles of

27 Lord (3)

DOWN

1 Common greeting question (3,3,3)

2 Fights (7)

3 Playground (5)

26 A phrase marked off by brackets (11)

4 They protect the eyes from glare (10)

5 Staunch (4)

6 Made greater (9)

7 Japanese emperor from 1989 (7)

8 Type of boat used in rowing competition (5)

13 Amounts (10)

15 Flower tea (9)

16 Soaked (9)

18 Mythical horse-man (7) 19 Irrigating (7) 20 Sag (5) 22 Ribbons (5)

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Today’s Aim: deity, deny, dirty, dory, doyen, dyne, enmity, enormity, entry, irony, minty, miry, MODERNITY, moiety, money, oyer, tidy, tiny, toyed, trendy, trey, troy, tyre, tyro, yeti, yonder, yore

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TURNS UNCUT URGES WADED WASTE WATER

7 LETTERS DIARIES GEYSERS GIRDERS INGRAIN PATTERN VERSING

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

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THE TOONS’ VIEWS

HISTORIC WHEELS

By DAVID DIXON

Your average VW Kombi-driving baby-boomer of the 1960s and 1970s, was probably unaware that its genesis was in pre-war Germany.

Known technically as a Volkswagen Type II or VW Transporter, the Kombi Van – whose name comes from the German compression Kombinationskraftwagen (‘combination motor vehicle’) – is essentially a light delivery vehicle created out of the famous VW ‘Beetle’ (Type I) that was commissioned

by Adolf Hitler as the Volkswagen (‘Peoples’ car’) in the 1930s.

by Dutch Volkswagen importer Ben Pon as a light van version of the Beetle, surprisingly becoming one of the 20th century’s most iconic vehicles.

With a huge internal area for storage – due to a revolutionary design that placed the front-seat passengers over the front axle – it became a favourite with families, allowing for direct steering control

and excellent vision for the driver.

The T1 version was originally designed with a split windscreen, known as a ‘Splittie’ to improve aerodynamics, and was produced between 1950 and 1967.

An updated T2b version was then built in Brazil up to 1979, with a third generation, the T2c, being produced ceased due to Brazilian requirements that new cars have driver and passenger airbags and anti-lock brakes.

With a giant peace sign often painted on the front panel, Kombis were powered by 1.3–2.0-litre aircooled Ferdinand Porsche-designed rear-mounted engines, and were supremely practical and lowmaintenance all-round delivery vans.

The Kombi, known as ‘the Bus’ in America, the ‘Camper’ in England, and the ‘Bulli’ in Germany, became the choice mode of transport for young people heading to concerts or protest marches, due to its ability to

It was also a top choice among its practical design, its simplyconstructed engine and parts, and the fact that it could be repaired without calling on a mechanic.

However, its appeal was more than just practical: due to its post-war ascetic austerity, sense of communal transportation, and a friendly, nonthreatening air of practical utility, it became a symbol of the anti-war and pro-environment movement coming

QUICK QUIZ

1. Nuuk is the capital city of which island territory?

2. Which Dutch explorer was the first known European to reach New Zealand?

3. Shirley Temple’s trademark song On the Good Ship Lollipop was from which film?

4. The rings of Saturn are primarily composed of what?

5. Mount Macedon is located in which Australian state?

6. For which movie did Gary Oldman (pictured) win the Academy Award for Best Actor?

7. A xylophone is made of what material: wood, metal or clay?

8. ‘As-salaam-alaikum,’ is a spoken greeting in what language?

9. Turpentine is created by distilling what?

10. What is tyrotoxism?

Fill your salt and pepper shakers a fourth of the way with uncooked white rice. Dry rice will allow the salt or pepper to flow more freely from the shaker. If your shaker is opaque, you can tell when it’s time to add more salt or pepper when the shaker starts to rattle.

ARIES: The harmful impact of physical inactivity on your well-being could become apparent. To motivate yourself, try inviting your friends to join you in activities that promote a more active lifestyle and better health.

YOUR STARS

TAURUS: If you’re facing a professional transition or retirement, you must be clear about your next steps. Create a strategic plan to shape your future according to your aspirations and expectations.

GEMINI: Exciting learning opportunities will propel your career to new heights. Be patient and let happi-

ness guide your actions so you can realise your dreams.

CANCER: After deep reflection, you may need to make essential changes to your environment. Re-evaluate your priorities and look for a living environment that better suits your needs and those of your loved ones.

LEO: Saying “yes” to everything that comes your way could lead to being overwhelmed by commitments. Take the time to gather and analyse necessary information before making important decisions.

VIRGO: Putting in extra hours at work could improve your financial situation. Afterward, consider devoting more time to your love life, responding to growing

needs in this area.

LIBRA: You’ll be in the right place at the right time to make a lasting impression. For your eff orts and efficiency at work, you’ll receive well-reserved rewards and applause.

SCORPIO: Leaving your comfort zone could be difficult if you are strongly attached to your roots and possessions. Consider getting rid of unnecessary things to free up space in your life.

SAGITTARIUS: Expressing underlying thoughts openly and using your authority could help resolve complex situations. Boldness might help unblock restrictive

deadlocks and ensure harmony in your life.

CAPRICORN: Significant financial investments, such as purchasing a new vehicle, may be necessary to maintain your professional image and avoid unforeseen events. Making a solid budget is essential.

AQUARIUS: Your determination to impress could pay off at work. You’ll grow your customer base and achieve your goals. Move forward with confidence. You’ll be successful if you act.

PISCES: If you’re looking for the perfect job, find the inspiration to define your path. Your imagination will help you create a masterpiece.

William Mitchell Coy

Passed away 2nd October 2024

Aged 32 years

Late of Dubbo

Dearly loved son of Julie.

Adored brother of Jessica (dec).

Cherished mate to all who knew him.

William’s cremation service will be held in the Chapel of the Dubbo City commencing at 10.30am Wednesday 16th October 2024

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

“Ann”

Late of Dubbo

Passed away 6th October 2024

Aged 81 years

Rest in Peace

Beloved daughter, mother, nana, sister, partner, and friend.

Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend her funeral service to be held on Tuesday 15 October 2024 commencing at 11.30am in St Brigid’s Catholic Church, Brisbane St, Dubbo followed by interment in the Western District Memorial Park, Boothenba Rd, Dubbo.

Funeral arrangements are in the care of W Larcombe & Son - 6882 3199 YOUR LOCAL FUNERAL

THE DIARY

ON THIS WEEK

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

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 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!

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.

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.

Michael Egan Memorial Book Fair: Collection Day for pre-loved books for Michael Egan Memorial Book Fair on Saturday October 26. Please bring books in good condition to Custom Steel Frames carpark, 110 Fitzroy St, between 9am and 2pm. Dubbo West Rotary project to raise funds for cancer charities.

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 are 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

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

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

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

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

CWA Wongarbon: FIRST Thursday of the month, 10am, Wongarbon CWA rooms. Marjorie 6884 5558

Dubbo Anglican Church 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 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. Line Dancing: 9.30am to 12 noon, Greek Hall, corner Gipps and Roper Street, Dubbo. 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, 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, 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 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,

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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: 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.

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.

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

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

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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:

THIRD Wednesday of the month, 6:00pm, 3 Frith Street. Contact Barb on 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 fam-

ily 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 8:30pm, Greek Hall, corner Gipps and Roper Street, Dubbo. 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.

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Jaden’s innovative vision focuses not just on the hour spent in the gym but on enhancing the other 23 hours of the day, promoting overall health and well-being for the entire community.

Jaden believes that fitness and wellness go hand in hand.

His commitment to this philosophy has fuelled the expansion of East Coast Supplements, with multiple locations now serving communities across NSW.

“What inspires me is the positive impact we have on individuals who walk through our doors,” he says. “Helping people become their healthiest selves is what drives our passion and growth.”

East Coast Supplements proudly sponsors local sports teams and collaborates with gyms and businesses, reinforcing its dedication to community support.

“We are grateful for the love we receive from our community,” Jaden adds.

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KNOCK-OUT!

Massive pro debut for young local fighter, William

By GEOFF MANN

YOUNG William Pollard featured on our pages last year as a fledgling boxer going places.

Now, he has just had his first professional fight under the watchful eye of Australian legend, Jeff Fenech, who said: “young Will couldn’t have been more impressive”.

The tradie – who mixes work with training under Dubbo Olympian, Brian Tink – takes on the best at Fenech’s gym in Sydney, with both of his boosters, believing that he has a bright future.

“He is a hard worker, a good listener, and is learning all the time,” Brian told Dubbo Photo News recently.

Brain revealed that, in his first “prize fight” Will climbed up from the canvas after a shock

Glory days, special gathering for CYMS : “green sweep” side of ‘71

By GEOFF MANN

CYMS mighty “green sweep” side of way back in 1971 is getting together on Friday and Saturday, October 25–26

Last week, Dubbo Photo News announced the special gathering of the Club, formerly known as the “Greens” or “Fisheaters”, but now officially called Dubbo CYMS Fishies.

Now the date has been decided for those stalwarts from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s to come together and reminisce, especially about their famous “Green Sweep” at Parkes in 1971 when the club won all three Group 11 titles.

The famous Dubbo CYMS 1971 first grade side that defeated the previously-unbeaten Parkes 23-20 in the Grand Final of that memorable year. Back: Peter Walkom, Bryan O’Sullivan, Les Bourke, Peter Brown, Col Parkes, Gary Yeo, Middle: Tony Kelly, Graham Negline, Neil Dodd, Pat Yeo Front: Kel Connolly, Ken McMullen, Geoff Miller. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

smiling up at the success of their grandsons, Isaah Yeo and Matt Burton, in recent years,” Tod said.

knockdown, to win easily against seasoned pro, Jitti Thobwan, in less than 90 seconds.

“Jeff told me he walked into a shock punch early on, but then his real character came out as he reverted to his pre-fight plan and thundered leather into his opponent,” Brian said.

“Will knows the ring is a lonely place, and there’s nowhere to hide, so to come back from that shock knockdown will stand him in good stead for his next bout, which is likely to be in the next few weeks.”

Dedication, determination and a desire to succeed are the hallmarks of a good sportsperson.

Young Will is definitely exhibiting those qualities; and well wish him well in “the sweet science”.

Ducks long weekend, as warmer weather brings out the swimmers

By GEOFF MANN

WARMER weather has seen members hitting the pool for some extra training laps for Dubbo Ducks recently. While their practice has paid-off, shaving time of their racing times, some members will need a new handicap.

Mal Cavanagh and Nigel Roberts broke the 25-metre Freestyle event meaning that Brian Schloeffel won the points followed by Matilda Roberts and Glen Smith.

In the Breast Brace race, Ted Salcole and Glenn Smith broke as well as Dick Whitford and Peter Hargeaves. Marg Ross and Norm Bahr placed first, followed by David Sparkes and Brian Schloeffel.

The 25-metre backstroke featured were three breakers – Bill Greenwood, Mal Cavanagh, and Mark Prentice, with Neil Harris placed first with David Sparkes second.

“Chris Kelly and Ray ‘Zoom Top’ Adams suggested the gathering from afar, and those of us still local, agreed to facilitate the event,” he added.

Tod and fellow CYMS Old

“We’ve lost a few of our stalwarts along the way, but there are plenty of wives, partners, and siblings, as well as supporters who treasure their memories and, we are hoping to gather again to recall those great days at the Castlereagh later this month,” former Club President, Tod O’Dea said.

Boys have been chasing-up former players and families for the get-together on the Friday at the Castlereagh for drinks, and then a dinner on the Saturday,

‘We will all be crowing about our past glories, and we’re sure Pat Yeo and Neil Dodd will be

“Pat and Doddy were stars under coach Ken McMullen, and both modest men, let their offspring’s children let their abilities speak for themselves,” Tod added.

If you are interested in joining-in and catching-up with good old CYMS friends and former teammates from any era, contact Tod on 0447 865661.

MEAT RAFFLES

NIGHT

The 25-metre Freestyle was won by Rob Rich who was 0.02 seconds of his time, followed by Euan Gardiner on 0.23 seconds and Mal Cavanagh on 0.27 seconds

The Ducks are preparing for their annual trip to Lightning Ridge to compete and catchup with old friends on Sunday, October 27. Any members wishing to participate, can contact Ronnie Everett.

Netball season wrap-up for the growing x-cellerate Club

By GEOFF MANN

X-CELLERATE Netball Club has had a fantastic year with their recent presentation highlighting their growing success.

The Club now comprises eight teams including two junior teams, five competition teams, and one adult team ranging from under 8s through to Adults in Grade netball.

All competition teams played well over the season, resulting in all junior teams competing in their semi-finals series, including the Under 11 Wildcats side winning their respective grand final against St Poppies with Ava Taylor voted Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the Match.

Division 3- X-cellerate Wolverines were also victorious in defeating St Wildcats with Ella Reynan, being voted as MVP for the match.

Special mention also to the Club’s Under 10 Falcons, who finished first in their non-finals competition.

The Club’s presentation was held at the Pastoral Hotel, one of their major sponsors, on Sunday with everyone having a great time and congratulations given to all players, award winners, coaches and umpires.

The Club’s 2025 AGM then followed with an overwhelming increase in attendees and support for the upcoming year, with the committee tripling in size since 2024 and comprising: President, Larissa Chatfield; Vice-President, Natalie Troy; Secretary, Amy Naden; Treasurer, Ash Kent; Registrar, Melissa Medway. With all executive and general committee positions filled, 2025 is already shaping-up to be a great season for X-cellerate netball club, a Club spokesperson said.

X-cellerate Netball Club’s new committee for 2025 comprises of Vice-President, Natalie Troy; Registrar, Melissa Medway; President, Larissa Chatfield; Secretary, Amy Naden; and Treasurer, Ash Kent. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

X-cellerate Netball Club’s Under 10 Falcons, finished first in their

competition this year.

Good turn-up to the greens, for players’ Long Weekend fi x

Contributed by ‘PISTOL PETE’

IT took some time for the team of Shirley Marchant, Vicki Hummel, and Pete Sinclair, while Ron McCauley, Chris Castlehouse, and Rob Pfieffer rolled-up a solid nine shots over the first eight ends.

With a handy three-shot lead, they felt reasonably-confident, but Pete and his side were not ready to give in and, by end 10, they levelled the score and then crept ahead. Rob and his side were forced to up their game and, with a triple on 12, they were back in front. Yet again, Pete, Shirley, and Vicki upped the tempo, winning ends 13–15, and adding six shots to their tally. They led by four with one end to play and, despite a good attempt by Ron, Chris, and

Rob they finished two shots short, with Shirley, Vicki, and Pete taking the win, 16-14.

At the eighth end, Roger Sherwin, Ken Whittaker, and Paul Goodstat led Jenny Spratt, Leo Balstad, and Bryan O’Sullivan by a single shot; after 16, it was still 13-10 to Bryan and his team, who overcame Goody and his “Stick” players.

“Some days are diamonds, some days are stones” pretty much sums up the match between Ray Strawhan, Therese Gaio, and Brian Jones against Sue McCauley, Ruby Stockings, and Ian Humphries. Ray, Therese, and Brian powered through the first eight and kept going till the end to claim first for the morning after a 32-1 –yes, that’s right – R-T-B were over-

ly-impressive, non-forgiving, and ruthless, while the others wanted to find a hole and dive in! It was not only the biggest win, but the year’s heaviest defeat!

A couple of triples through the first half helped Keith McClure, Eric Satchell, and John Cole to a two-shot lead. Mary Perry, Al Stratford, and Col Cottee felt they were close enough to begin a thrust for not only the lead, but the win and, by end nine, had evened things up. Then no-shows for ends 10–13 had them fall way back. Five down after 13, it needed a Sundy Miracle, and it came! A double on 14, followed by a huge six on 15, was what they ordered and a double on the last saw Col’s team home 16-13.

For Di Hildebrant, Glenis Hanigan, and Gordon Scott, the break after eight ends could not come quickly enough. They only won one end with a triple, while Pat Sherwin, Daphne Dunbar, and Graham Ross seemed in control, rolling through eight with a triple, a couple of doubles, and a five on the sixth.

Then they launched the big bombs to score the first “8” of the year! This catapulted them to a 19-shot lead before starting on the second eight. Di, Glenis, and Gordon won five on the way home –all singles – and Graham’s mob another four to take the game 26-8.

In Pairs, Steve Kelly and Matt Quill thought they were on to a good thing after scoring a five on the second end but, as soon

as Greg Brown and Ricky Ah See found the margins, at the turnaround they led by two shots. Then the run continued, end-after-end for another 10 shots to clinch a 19-13 win.

In the other pairs match, Kay Flint, a visitor from Lake Cathie, took a few ends to familiarise herself with the artificial green and the wind but, when she did, it made the job easier for Pete Ruzans. It even forced Pete Bennison to “drive”, something that shocked both sides, because Pete is not a known “driver” at bowls! Eight-all after eight, Kay and Pete sneaked to a lead on 11, then Pete B and Mel mounted a comeback. Trailing by two going onto the mat for the last, they surged with a seven and an unexpected win by 22-13.

Gold Cup Day at Dubbo Turf Club

By KEN SMITH

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The weather, the races with exceptional fields in each of the eight-race program, and the fun attracted a very good crowd to Dubbo Turf Club.

Science of sport at new South Campus complex

By DAVID DIXON

THEY call it the “science of sport”, with Dubbo College South Campus recently getting their very-own top shelf athletic and learning facility.

The school recently opened the new Gindaymanha Sports Complex featuring two full-size indoor sports courts, four indoor learning areas, a staff-room, storeroom, and other amenities.

Designed to accommodate both sports and learning, it is designed to serve both students and staff and was built with funding from the school and the NSW Department of Education’s Regional Renewal Program.

The hi-tech complex is definitely a step up from the cavernous oldstyle school gymnasiums of the past, PDHPE Head Teacher Craig Pettit said, emphasising the benefits of the modern facility.

“The building represents an opportunity for the PDHPE staff to be able to deliver lessons in a modern facility to accommodate a variety of sports and learning needs,” Mr Pettit explained.

“It has given the PDHPE faculty a home in which to engage and inspire young people to reach their potential not only in sporting areas but also the educational setting,” he added.

Dubbo College South Campus Principal Miss Jessica Schulte was also enthusiastic about the new facility.

“With the opening of our new

Gindaymanha Sports Complex, we are excited to offer both our students and the broader community a state-of-the-art venue that will be a hub for growth, learning, and collaboration that will hopefully include lots of laughter, camaraderie, and the building of great sportsmanship and achievement,” Miss Schulte said.

Miss Schulte also highlighted the positive impact the facility will have on educational and sporting

outcomes at the campus: “Our students are incredibly excited to use the courts and classrooms to build their skills, and we hope it will foster a love of learning.”

As part of the opening, the two sports courts were named in honour of two exceptional Dubbo College South Campus alumni who have represented Australia in their respective sports:

Dyana Calub, a renowned backstroke swimmer, bagged a silver

medal in the 4 x 100-metre medley relay at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games and was also placed seventh in the 100-metre backstroke final. Dyana later secured victory in the 4 x 100-metre relay at both the 2001 World Aquatics Championships, and the 2002 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships.

Megan Dunn, a decorated cyclist, achieved dual gold medals at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, winning the points and

scratch races. In 2009, Megan was named Young Australian Cyclist of the Year, following a string of victories at national and international championships.

The complex’s name is derived from the Wiradjuri language term “to play, to enjoy, to have fun” and was selected through a student competition where classes researched and proposed choices, with guidance from local Wiradjuri elder, Aunty Di McNaboe.

By GEOFF MANN

JUSTIN Yeo was a pretty fair schoolboy footballer, who turned his passion into an 11-game first grade career with the North Sydney Bears and the Balmain Tigers in

the old Sydney rugby league competition. However, his and Amy’s son, Isaah has overtaken the dozen-game “veteran’s” record by more than 234 matches, after leading Penrith Panthers to victory over the Melbourne

Storm on Sunday in the NRL decider.

Justin, his parents Pat and Kier and many of the Yeo’s were in Sydney for the Panthers epic semi-final win over Cronulla, and many backed up to see Isaah, Blayney born

Liam Henry, and Temora’s Liam Martin celebrate a record-breaking fourth successive grand final win on Sunday.

Our photo shows Justin and Isaah as the bookend’s to young Xavier who was enthralled after the Panthers had

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