Dubbo Photo News 17.10.2024

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T-BONE PIG

What are you best known for? Singing and playing guitar with my family band, The Pigs. Also, I was the man who first made Beyonce country (see “Single Ladies” by The Pigs on Youtube)

Where did you grow up? Par’s place. Mar was AWOL.

What music do you like to listen to? Hillbilly, Country, Bluegrass…

Favourite song of all time? Macho Moisturiser by The Pigs

What would you be lost without? Beer

If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you bring with you? Beer, more beer, stubby cooler.

What would you do with a million dollars? Buy a deserted island.

Best advice you have ever been given? Beer is cheaper by the case son! (Par Pig)

What do the next five years look like for you?

The Pigs are celebrating their 20th anniversary playing and entertainin’… and we’re coming to Crossroads Dubbo on October 26! Pretty hard to see past that cause we’re so damn excited… we ain’t been out that way for yonks. You should come.

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Return to the regions: Country Press conference is being held in Dubbo

By SHARON BONTHUYS

ABOUT 80 representatives from the oldest newspaper industry association in Australia are descending on Dubbo this week for the Country Press NSW (CPNSW) conference.

The annual conference and awards dinner for the 46-strong CPNSW group will be held at the Dubbo RSL on Friday, October 18.

Delegates from a wide variety of local press in communities across NSW will attend the event, bringing a much-needed boost to the local economy as numerous businesses benefit from the conference and associated activity.

Sharon Wilson, publisher of the Wellington District Leader, has led the organising team for the event and looks forward to welcoming the CPNSW news community to the region.

“We’re waiting for the day to come!” Ms Wilson said.

Moving the event out of its traditional base in Sydney has made it easier and more affordable for regional press to attend the annual event, she explained. It is also an opportunity for politicians and other high-profile guests to visit a growing regional area.

“In the association’s more recent history, the conference has been held in Sydney. But this year, we are host-

ing it in Dubbo,” she said.

“Going regional, it’s more affordable and a bit more relaxed,” she added.

Businesses in Dubbo, Wellington and Stuart Town have been engaged to provide services for the conference and associated activities, adding to the wider benefits the visiting press contingent will bring to the region.

The event starts on Thursday evening, October 17, with a meet and greet at The Exchange in Dubbo, followed by a full conference day featuring numerous guest speakers, and rounds out with the conference dinner and awards on the Friday evening.

“We’ve got a great lineup of guest speakers at the conference,” Ms Wilson said.

Sonja Heydeman from the Melbourne Business School and director of the award-winning Digital News Academy will speak about the futuristic news-telling approach that is now being used in the industry.

Tony O’Regan from New Zealand will also talk about his innovative news product InfoApp that can be a viable investment for individual newspapers and is currently in use by several CPNSW mastheads.

Other speakers include Dreamtime Tuka founder Herb Smith, former Rural Woman of the Year Pip Job, and business consultant Steve Musico.

More than 100 people are expected to attend the ‘Dub-Vegas’ themed conference dinner and awards on the Friday night, with several politicians among them, including NSW Minister for Agriculture, Regional NSW and Western NSW, Tara Moriarty MLC, leader of the NSW Nationals and Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders, and Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton.

More than 20 professional awards will be presented on the night in recognition of the quality writing, advertising, design and publishing exhibited across the CPNSW mastheads in the last financial year.

Gilgandra resident Lucie Peart, who is also editor and publisher of the Narromine Star, Warren Star, Nyngan Weekly and Gilgandra Weekly, is the current president of the CPNSW Inc and looks forward to the discussion that will arise from the many presentations at the conference.

“It will be wonderful to welcome our Country Press colleagues to Dubbo for the conference. We look forward to a great event and the many learnings to come from it,” Ms Peart said.

PICTURED: Last year’s Country Press NSW Young Journalist of the Year, Emily Middleton from The Gilgandra Weekly (centre), with local MP Dugald Saunders, and CPNSW president Lucie Peart. PHOTO: NARROMINE STAR

Duncan McGinness and his team have been caring for our region’s pets for over three decades. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

31 YEARS PROVIDING ANIMAL HEALTH CARE

By LANA EATHER

uncan McGinness and his team would like to thank the Dubbo community and their pets for their loyalty, business, and friendship over the last 31 years.

Duncan was born and raised in Warwick, Queensland. After graduating as a veterinarian from University of Queensland he worked as a mixed-practice vet in Queensland. Duncan then decided to come south to Dubbo to follow his interest in cattle and sheep artificial insemination and breeding. He worked in this field and continued as mixed-practice vet for five years before opening his own veterinary clinic in March, 1993.

The building housing ‘Duncan McGinness Veterinary Surgeon –Your Favourite Vet’ on Bourke Street, North Dubbo, has undergone three renovations since its humble beginnings as a hamburger takeaway

shop. It is now a privately-owned modern veterinary hospital with a solid foundation of teamwork. The hospital offers a multitude of services including surgery, dental surgery, onsite pathology, pharmacy, ophthalmology, radiology, ultrasound and management of medical cases. The dedication provided by the professional veterinary team ensures the provision of excellent standards in animal care and client communication.

The importance of the annual health examination and vaccination is emphasised by Duncan. “Vaccinations and health checks provide us with the opportunity to discuss your pet’s overall health, especially as the animal ages.”

Duncan and his team will continue to provide veterinarian services for the Dubbo region for years to come.

EXPLORE A WORLD OF MUSIC at Macquarie Conservatorium’s Open Day

By LANA EATHER

Macquarie Conservatorium will be welcoming the local community through its doors for its Annual Open Day from 12pm on Sunday, October 27. The afternoon is a chance for a delightful exploration and display of the different music programs and ensembles available at the Conservatorium.

Visitors to the free Open Day event will enjoy performances by Conservatorium students, ensembles, school and community bands, instrument demonstrations by Conservatorium teachers, and ‘Come and Try Music’ sessions for pre-schoolers and kindy kids.

There will be information about the tuition programs and music activities available for lessons both at the conservatorium and at local schools.

Throughout the day, Conservatorium teachers will be displaying and explaining various instruments at the demonstration stations.

Attendees will then have the opportunity to listen to the instruments in performances from the ‘Band Jam’ students, adult string ensemble, all-ages groups including Macquarie Symphonic Winds and the Macquarie Big Band, both conducted by CEO Paul Young.

The Open Day will have something for everyone, with MusicPlay and MusicMakers activities for younger children from 3 to 6 years

old and their parents.

Macquarie Conservatorium of Music offers a variety of music programs for youth and adults throughout the Orana region, as part of the NSW Regional Conservatorium network.

It is a part of a network of 17 regional conservatoriums providing a high standard of community-based music education for people living in regional NSW.

Based in Dubbo, the team of specialist music teachers provide early childhood music, instrumental, vocal and theory tuition for all ages, along with ensembles, school music programs, concerts and workshops featuring visiting artists.

Over 1000 children, youth and adults participate in music education programs each year through Macquarie Conservatorium.

The Open Day will be held at the Macquarie Conservatorium on the corner of Darling and Bultje Streets, Dubbo and promises a wonderful afternoon showcasing talented local musicians, dedicated teachers and all the music programs available.

Refreshments will be available for purchase in the car park from the 1st Dubbo Scouts Group.

Discover the joy of music at Macquarie Conservatorium’s Open Day!

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Cumnock Community Family Fun Day helping tiny regional community grow

By DAVID DIXON

From individually-decorated hats to personally-designed drink tumblers, newly booked stall-owners for the upcoming Cumnock Community Family Fun Day range from the original to the unique, organiser Cassandra ‘Cassie’ Roberts says.

The festival, on this Saturday, October 19, is the major annual fundraiser for this picturesque farming community located midway between Dubbo and Orange, with funds raised this year to help improve the facilities and infrastructure of the local football oval.

“We’re very close to 50 stalls now, which was our target, so that’s a fantastic result for Cumnock,” Cassie enthused.

“Ultimately, it is a fundraiser for the local park, so any donations at the gate and from the stall-holder fees go back into the community,” she added.

Late bookings, she adds, have brought in some very different stall-holders to this event that features arts, crafts, foods, and one-off designers and makers.

“There’s a lady who burns individualised designs on

hats – furry, felt, woollen ones – with each one different.

“There’s also another who does sublimation on tumblers, which are custom-made on site with glitter and other features,” Cassie explained.

Support from local groups in the village also provides rare fund-raising opportunities for the small farming district near Yeoval on the Banjo Paterson Way.

“The Anglican Church has a bake stall, the preschool is running the barbecue, the Men’s Shed is selling their creations, the fire brigade also has a static display.

“The Bowling Club are selling soft drinks, and the hospital auxiliary are doing first aid… everyone’s involved,” Cassie explained.

Other highlights includes Cobb & Co Coach rides, a mechanical bull, face-painting, jumping castles, plaster-cast painting, “mermaid braiding”, live entertainment, and a “my pet vet” stall.

The Cumnock Community Family Fun Day is on Saturday, October 19, at the War Memorial Park from 10am–3pm. For more information call 0481 140 458.

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For local poet Malia, it is raining awards! Downpour

By DAVID DIXON

YOUNG Malia Pring is a writer on a roll!

Dubbo South Public’s literary star was recently awarded runner-up in the Upper Primary Section of Australia’s most prestigious annual lyric competition for school children, the 2024 Dorothea Mackellar Poetry prize.

On the heels of that triumph, the Year 5 student has also won the Gold Award for the Stage Three section of the NSW Government’s ‘WriteOn Poetry Competition’, recently returning from Sydney after the award presentation.

The WriteOn Awards Ceremony was held in mid-September at the Art Gallery of NSW, where Malia received a special certificate and enjoyed a morning tea with her family as invited guests.

“Malia was presented her certificate from Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Premier, Mr Greg Warren MP – who actually grew up in Dubbo as well – which was signed by the Deputy Pre-

mier of NSW,” her mother Genevieve said.

“She also received a copy of her published work in this year’s The Best Of WriteOn 2024,” Mum added.

The stimulus for her poem Downpour (see side story) was a painting by Arthur Streeton of Redfern Railway Station completed in 1893. Students were challenged to analyse this work from the 19th century using their knowledge of visual literacy devices.

Stage Two and Three High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) English students from the school were given the brief, stating that, their imaginative submission needed to capture the “mood and movement” of the iconic artwork.

This proved to be a thought-provoking challenge. Students experimented with advanced vocabulary and literary devices to carefully craft an imaginative text that utilised Streeton’s original artwork as its muse.

mit one entry per stage. Wordsmiths Arini Kazi from Stage Two and Malia from Stage Three were selected with their poems entered.

Yet mum Genni said that hers is not a long line of literary prodigies, with Malia very much a one-off.

“No, not really, we’re just a local family; it surprised me when she started to write so well, she’s still only 10, 11 in October,” Genni said. “My husband, Stuart, his family liked poetry, to read it, so there is that,” she added.

Malia, however, possesses one trait common in literary geniuses: she started on creative works at a young age.

“She was an early reader, that was one thing, she loves books, she spends a lot of her time in her chair reading.

“Her favourite at the moment is detective, mystery books, anything about solving crime, she enjoys,” Genni revealed.

Relieving Principal Renae Giddings said.

“Malia’s state and national achievements will no doubt serve to inspire all our students to seize opportunities to share their talents and shine,” Ms Giddings said.

“We congratulate Malia on her impressive performance, and share her peers’ enthusiasm for her acknowledgement as a published poet,” she added.

These advanced learning cohorts in the HPGE program are a key method of nurturing these pupils, she believes.

“We are exceptionally proud of all our HPGE students’ efforts. These classes are an integral part of how we are championing all our students’ potential in our inclusive learning community,” she added

A poem by MALIA PRING

Amidst the rain-soaked streets, where cobblestones glisten like tear-streaked cheeks, A melancholic tableau unfolds, a symphony of muted hues and whispered woes.

Umbrellas bloom like wilted flowers, shielding fragile souls from life’s relentless showers. Horse-drawn carriages trudge along, their wooden wheels groaning under the weight of sorrow.

In doorways, figures huddle – a tapestry of solitude and longing.

Their eyes, like raindrops, trace the contours of memory,

Seeking solace in the blurred reflections on the wet pavement. Each face etched with stories untold, secrets buried beneath layers of damp wool.

The buildings sag, weary guardians of forgotten dreams, Their timeworn bricks echoing the ache of countless yesterdays. Smoke curls from chimneys, a spectral dance against the leaden sky,

As if even the air carries the weight of unshed tears.

And there, in the distance, stands the artist – Arthur Streeton, His brush a conduit for melancholy, his palette a prism of muted blues.

He captures the essence of longing, the ache of existence, In strokes that blur the line between reality and reverie.

The rain persists, relentless in its melancholy rhythm, And we, the silent witnesses, yearn for release.

For within this oil-painted world, we find our own reflections –Aching, seeking, hoping for a glimpse of sun through tearstreaked skies.

And so, the street scene lives on, suspended in time,

A testament to the beauty found in sorrow,

The school was only able to sub-

Dubbo South Public School is also chuffed to have such a high-profile author in their midst,

In her previous success, Malia’s highly impressive free-form work, The Whisper Leaves was singled out among 2790 submissions in the Upper Primary Section of the Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards competition.

A requiem for the hearts that beat beneath umbrellas, And the souls that seek shelter from life’s relentless downpour.

Dubbo Rural Health School: keeping young doctors local

By DAVID DIXON

GOOD news in fighting the doctor shortage in the bush came from the University of Sydney School of Rural Health at Dubbo recently, with revelations that the majority of their local interns this year, are staying in the region.

The university has just announced that nine of the 15-strong Dubbo Fourth Year cohort are now working countryside, Head of the School Professor Catherine Hawke revealed.

“We were absolutely thrilled to have so many stay on, as we now offer our first end-to-end medical school where they can do their whole degree here,” Prof Hawke revealed.

“We’ve never had so many students stay here before in such numbers, it’s a great coup,” she added.

The principal of exposing trainee doctors to life in regional areas is one of the best ways of overcoming the bush doctor shortage, she believes.

“It’s giving the students an opportunity with rural placements… it really works if you can offer them work here over an extended period.

“It’s about being part of the community, being involved in local

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iary benefits for the Dubbo region, Prof Hawke adds.

“There’s a lot more activity and a lot more enthusiasm, it’s about

third and final years, keen to learn more about rural medicine.

“I’m looking forward to working at Dubbo Hospital; the staff have been incredibly welcoming and approachable,” Maddi said.

“I’ve really enjoyed studying here and love that everything is so close which means less commuting and more time to be involved in the community,” she added.

The School of Rural Health has been offering rural placements for medical students at the University of Sydney for more than 20 years.

During this time, nearly 1000 medical students have completed rural clinical placements at the School of Rural Health in Dubbo or Orange, providing an opportunity for students to develop their knowledge and skills to provide quality care to those in our communities and throughout rural Australia.

“It’s wonderful to see so many of our medical students wanting to stay in our region and practice as rural doctors,” Prof Hawke said

who have now stayed,” Prof Hawke said

ange. After either one- or two-year rural placements, these medical students have chosen to return for their internships, reinforcing their commitment to serving rural communities.

The university revealed that nine students will be based in

Among the students based in Dubbo is Maddi Dyall, who joined the School of Rural Health for her

“It’s equally heartening to see that many of them return to the School of Rural Health to teach and inspire the next generation of rural doctors… it bodes incredibly well for the future,” she concluded.

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and student facilities at the School of Rural Health in Dubbo. This includes managing accommodation bookings, coordination of contractors and maintenance tasks, and providing logistical support to the staff and students.

The Facilities Officer works in collaboration with other members of the administration and facilities team and provides support to the School of Rural Health

(SRH) in relation to their portfolio area. This position will work with other School staff to support and enhance student placements and multidisciplinary learning experiences in rural areas in accordance with the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) Program parameters, Murray Darling Medical Schools Network (MDMSN) Program funding and Sydney Medical Program (SMP).

This position ensures compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory controls and ensures a safe working environment for all staff and students in accordance with The University of Sydney policy. Full details on this opportunity are at www.seek.com.au/job/79415307

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It’s Dubbo Pets Month!

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Who’s the boss in your family? Mum and Dad

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

What would you like to be when you grow up? I’m going to have 110 kids.

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WELLINGTON NEWS

Shining a light on improved Cameron Park illumination

ONE of Wellington’s great tourist attractions – award-winning Cameron Park that runs adjacent to the CBD – is having its lighting upgraded by a local firm to meet modern contemporary standards.

Already started, the project follows a recent ‘lighting audit’ by Dubbo Regional Council that identified the need for increased visibility to support community events and activities and illuminate unique features within the park.

Safety concerns were also identified regarding the current standard pedestrian lighting and the degrading overtime of the present concrete poles.

To carry out the work, council has engaged Wellington-based Country Solar to undertake the upgrade works. Following a tender process, $250,000 was allocated towards the initiative in the current council budget.

New Dubbo Mayor Councillor Josh Black said the works at Cameron Park are also linked to the improving community safety and crime prevention.

“During the consultation peri-

“Having

Good friends, meat raffles, great Chinese at Wello Soldiers Club

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The Wellington Soldiers Club was once again buzzing when Photo News called in last week. As our headlines says, there were good friends, meat raf fles and great Chinese food!

that these works have now started, and the Wellington community can expect a well-lit park in the near future,” he added.

Council’s Manager, Recreation and Open Space, Ian McAlister said the works were expected to take up to 10 weeks to complete.

“Some sections of the park will be closed for periods of time during the installation, with barriers in place to prevent pedestrians and park users from entering the area,” Mr McAlister said.

“Council is not anticipating any power disruptions to the amenities building, café and exhibition space throughout the project,” he added.

The works will include the replacement of all existing poles within Cameron Park, extension of the current lighting to include the path between Bell Park and Cameron Park via the Sunken Garden path, refurbishment of two gate post light and installation of spotlights on poles to highlight the Sunken Garden, dry wall Sculpture, cenotaph, and the fountain.

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THUMBS UP!

Thumbs up to Macquarie Anglican Grammar School and Polldale Stud Shorthorns for allowing students to attend the National All Breeds in Blayney and the Australian Shorthorn Youth Show in Dubbo.

Thumbs up to the Australian Shorthorn Youth Group for putting on a great show in Dubbo over the long weekend.

Thumbs up to the team at Delroy Park Dental. All the staff are so caring, friendly and great at what they do. I had a mouthful of extractions with Dr Nat and multiple follow up appointments and always felt at ease and comfortable. I would highly recommend Delroy Park Dental based on my experience. Certainly a centre of excellence.

Thumbs up to the local Tongan community for their Island Night Dinner at the Wesley Hall on Friday night. The food and dancing as well as the sense of community was truly inspiring. Hope it is the start of an annual tradition.

Thumbs up to all the local pet owners who sent in their pet photos last week. They are all gorgeous, funny and charming. It’s certainly entertaining to see what other people’s pets get up to.

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

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Country Australia’s oldest art prize is in Dubbo

AUSTRALIA’S oldest art competition, celebrating our unique land and country, is currently pride of place at the Western Plains Cultural Centre in Dubbo.

The Wynne Prize is awarded annually for the best landscape painting of Australian scenery in oils or water-colours or for the best example of figurative sculpture by Australian artists.

“It is a dynamic and fresh interpretation on the landscape genre, and it highlights how diverse different artists’ perspective is on the subject,” Dubbo Regional Council Curator Kent Buchanan said.

“There will be 40 artworks on display including the winner of the 2024 Wynne Prize, Yolnu elder and distinguished artist Djakanu Yunupinu, from Yirrkala in the Northern Territory for her painting Nyalala gurmilili,”

The Wynne Prize reflects the diversity of figurative

Local Nepalese roll up their sleeves to give the gift of life

Lifeblood (the Red Cross blood bank) has just launched a new campaign calling on a total of 258 locals to give blood for the first time, with our growing Nepalese community already doing their bit for the cause.

Nearly two dozen members of the Dubbo group recently dropped into the local blood bank to help alleviate a chronic shortage of national donors. Seven of those donating blood or plasma

were on debut.

With demand for blood at a 12-year high, and plasma demand at record levels, the new Dubbo recruits are part of 100,000 Australians being sought to roll-up their sleeves for the very first time.

Currently 560,000 active donors supply blood products for a population of 27 million people in Australia, and new donors have never been more crucial as the population continues to grow.

paintings are a dynamic reflection of Australian artists’ response to the land and natural environment.

“People have very personal views about what makes a good landscape painting, and this exhibition will challenge people’s expectations of landscape art and encourage them to view landscape art in a whole new way,” Mr Buchanan said.

The Wynne Prize is Australia’s oldest art prize and was established following a bequest from Richard Wynne. It was first awarded in 1897 to mark the official opening of the Art Gallery of NSW at its present site.

Many of the winning paintings over the history of the prize have become icons in Australian landscape art entering the collections of public galleries throughout Australia.

The Wynne Prize is on exhibition at the Western Plains Cultural Centre until Novem-

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Timeless Elegance Meets Modern Living

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Warren Central School’s Kindergarten Crocodiles

Warren Central School’s Kindergarten classroom has been buzzing with excitement and celebrations this year!

The Kinder Crocodiles have been at school for ‘one hundred’ days and learnt ‘thousands’ of things so they celebrated with a 100s & 1000s-themed day.

The students (and teachers) came dressed in rainbow colours, explored all the ways favourite moment of Kindergarten so far,stone, and enjoyed a class party with rainbow food, a disco light and a whole lot of dancing!

The celebrations have not stopped there for Kindergarten. With Book Week, NAIDOC week, Father’s Day and an upcoming concert performance, the Kindergarten Crocodiles continue to ‘croc and roll’ their way through the school year.

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THE TOONS’ VIEWS

By DAVID DIXON

Until the invention of the safety razor in 1895, all men who wanted to shave – not a universal fashion at the time, to be sure – used the simplydesigned straight-line, or “cut-throat”, sharpened edge.

This cutting edge was honed before use on a leather belt or strap that was hooked on a door handle, cupboard knob, or bedhead.

This simple technology goes all the way back to bronze, copper and gold

steel cut-throat razors, however, were in 1660.

A selection of cut-throat razors is homed at Nyngan Museum where these photos were taken.

Straight razors became the principal method of shaving for more than 200 years, and remained dominant until

Until the invention of the “safety razor” in 1895, all men used the simply-designed straight-line or “cutthroat” razor, a single blade of fine metal with a sharpened edge. Photo: Leonie Montgomery, Nyngan Museum

the mid-20th century when safety razors, introduced in the late 19th century with a disposable blade, took on greater popularity.

the “Bengall”, made by T.R. Cadman and Sons, with black Bakelite or the yellow French Ivory (celluloid) handles.

One of the photos from the Nyngan Museum shows “The Long Life Razor” which was made in Germany. The accompanying label reads:

real hollow ground in Germany.” The handle was made from a celluloid

While various innovations to make shaving safer had been tried, King Camp Gillette was the American businessman who invented the modern, best-selling safety razor that we know today. Gillette’s innovation

disposable blade of stamped steel that could be replaced with ease.

However, since 2012, straight razors have made a comeback, in part thanks to their use in popular culture, such as the 2012 James Bond movie “Skyfall”.

safety razor simply cannot match the clean, close shave of the traditional

fact that cut-throats continued to be used in most barber shops around the world.

ACROSS

1 Sharpshooter (8)

5 Aggressive maniac (6)

10 Relish (5)

11 Incapable of being seen (9)

12 Latin name of England (arch) (6)

13 words: Good

WORDFIT

3 LETTERS

27 Waxy secretion of sperm whale (9)

28 Prickle (5)

29 Cricket team (6)

30 Fire-resistant fibre (8) DOWN

1 Extremely big in size, importance, etc. (4)

2 Indignant (9)

3 Multitude of fishes (5)

4 Brings to life (8)

6 First name of William Shakespeare’s oldest child (7)

7 Metal rope (5)

8 Hyperbolise (9)

9 Declare positively (4)

14 Conquer (9)

16 Taker of blame (9)

17 Fierce storms (8)

19 Declare one’s approval (7)

22 Wall with pointed roof (5)

23 Anecdote (coll) (4)

25 Measure of length (5)

26 Singles (4)

13 Forest workers (7)

14 Endured (8) 15 Sickness (6) 18 Conviction (6) 20 Float (8) 21 Blasphemous (7) 24 Inflated (6)

20 words: Very good 27 words: Excellent Today’s Aim: cent, centring, chin, chine, chit, cite, cretin, cringe, enrich, etch, etching, ethic, ethnic, inch, itch, nice, nicer, niche, retch, retching, rice, rich, tench, thrice, trench, TRENCHING, trice

4 LETTERS

5 LETTERS

6 LETTERS ELECTS LLAMAS PREFAB TOMCAT

7 LETTERS ABSTAIN

Insert each number from

to 9 in the shaded squares to solve all the horizontal and vertical equations. Multiplication and division

Two have been filled

for you, can you work out the rest?

QUICK QUIZ

1. To which plant family does lavender belong?

2. In what year did Radiohead release their first single Creep?

3. Which Australian actor played Viggo Mortensen’s (pictured) son in the film adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s `novel The Road?

4. Red Leicester, Tilsit and Bel Paese are all types of what?

5. How many flea species can fly?

6. Which disco group included members Victor Willis, Randy Jones and Glenn Hughes?

7. Who painted Les toits de Collioure in 1905?

8. Is the state of Karnataka in the southern or northern part of India?

9. What part of the body does the word buccal refer to?

10. Which large seabird has been known to live for more than 50 years?

TIP

There are many uses for empty Tic Tac containers. Here are three: Wrap with pretty paper and use as a tiny vase for a single-stem flower. Or, separate small scrapbooking supplies in them. Last, thread two needles with a length of thread – one white and one black. Poke the needles through a small square of paper and wrap the thread around the paper. Slip into the container for a travel sewing kit.

ARIES: Travel and communication may become complicated this week. There may be delayed responses to messages or getting lost on the road. Despite disruptions, practice patience.

TAURUS: Working overtime is in the cards this week, which may aff ect your family relationships. However, the extra pay should help you pay off debt, making up for the sacrifices.

GEMINI: Starting a new job or taking on a significant project could initially seem confusing. Take the time to discuss and understand the situation to find balance in this new venture.

CANCER: After an intense period at work, take a well-deserved rest. Going on a getaway alone, with friends or as a couple, will rejuvenate your energy and bring back your smile and vitality.

LEO: You’ll experience a sudden surge in popularity. Follow your intuition, and your creativity will shine through. You may even find success with creating a work of art. Your community could use your help.

VIRGO: Although you manage your time well, you may face delays in certain situations. You must fine-tune your patience, as some people will test you this week.

LIBRA: As the weather gets warmer, the idea of a

holiday may come to mind. If you work hard, you can make this dream come true and explore some tempting travel off ers.

SCORPIO: As an artist, you may soon be able to earn a living from your art. Significant changes will steer you toward new opportunities. A project will strengthen your romantic relationship.

SAGITTARIUS: You must maintain an active social life to maintain good relationships with your friends. Moving to a new house may cross your mind, off ering a breath of fresh air and a more welcoming space for you and your family.

CAPRICORN: Although you may spend more time than expected on a specific project, your perseverance will pay off. You’ll feel the satisfaction of a job well done when you finish something you’ve been putting off

AQUARIUS: Buying new clothes and accessories could boost your self-esteem and help you match your image to your new professional duties. Personal confidence is the key to success.

PISCES: You may feel like doing a major clean-up. You can purify your environment and clear your mind by eliminating unnecessary things. This deep cleaning could also brighten up your life

THE DIARY

ON THIS WEEK

ADRA Community Food Pantry: Will be open Friday 18 October - 10:30am-12:00pm. Black basket $25 Red basket $13. Mini Op Shop also open. Corner Sterling and Cobra Streets. Cash and card available.

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

Dubbo View Club: Cards and games, Dubbo RSL Club 1pm Friday October 18. For more information contact Shirley on 0427822874. Dubbo View Club:Lunch, 11am Monday October 21, Dubbo RSL Club, bookings and cancellations by 10am Friday,October 18. Phone Beth on 0431 290 274. New members and guests are welcome.

Dementia Sing Out Choir: Weekly 11am12.30pm, Generosity Church 51 Sheraton Road Dubbo. Contact Anne Gemmell 0481396404. Dubbo Community Men’s Shed Inc: Mondays, 9am to 1pm and Thu/Sat 1pm to 5pm. Small joining fee after three visits. “All men are welcome.” Kevin 0427 253 445

Let’s Walk together: 10am Thursdays weekly meet at Regand Park near the Walkway Bride. Everyone is welcome. Supported by the Heart Foundation. Contact Jimmy at Connecting Community Services 1800 319 551. Parkrun - Dubbo: 8am every week, FREE timed (with barcode), 5km run, jog or walk, starts at Sandy Beach, dogs, prams are welcome. Email dubbohelpers@parkrun.com to help!

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.

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

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.

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

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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

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

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, 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 ). Orana K9 Training are now training at Pioneer Oval Howard Ave West Dubbo. 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 Support Group): 5pm, online or in person. Rob on 0417 497 187

Spinning Group: Every third Tuesday

10am -4pm Dubbo Art and Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street. Contact Julie 0418 976 663

South Dubbo Veteran’s & Community Men’s Shed: 9am-12pm, Cnr of High and Palmer Streets. New members welcome Reach Out & Discussion Group for people with Eating Disorders Expressions of Interest: Tuesdays. Venue TBA. Ph: 0455255137 after midday to express interest.

Toastmasters Club: FIRST and THIRD Tuesday of the month, 7pm-9pm, Dubbo RSL Club, Brisbane St., Sharon Allan 0408 156 015 or email sallan@rhdubbo. com.au

WEDNESDAY

Akela Playgroup: (also see Thursday listing), 10.30am, Scout Hall, 4 Akela Street, Sharna 0438 693 789.

Alcoholics Anonymous Dubbo: Meet Wednesday 7pm (1.5hr) – ‘Topic‘ meeting St Brigid’s Catholic Church meeting rooms, 198 Brisbane St, Dubbo Please contact Ian 0447 176 590 Or contact 1300 222 222 or www.aa.org. au for info on meetings.

Ballroom Dancing: Wednesday

7:30-9:30pm $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 family history. Four weeks, Wednesdays March 6, 13, 20 and 27. 10.30am to 12.30pm at Community Arts Centre $7.50 per session for DDFHS members, $15 for non-members. To reserve your place phone Linda on 68878284 or email martinandlinda@ gmail.com

Dubbo Bobbin Lacemakers: THIRD Wednesday of the month, 10am-3pm, Arts & Crafts Society Cottage and Craft Shop, 137 Cobra Street. Judy 6882 5776

Dubbo Bridge Club: 9.45am, for 10am-1pm, Bultje Street (Tennis Courts), Dubbo. $7 members, $9 non-members. Libby 0428 254 324

Dubbo Community Garden: 9am12pm, 4 Palmer Street. A time to garden with others, learn more skills and grow friendships. Contact Denise 0433 623 842 or Julie 0428 821 829

Dubbo Electric Vehicle Interest, Owners, Users & Supporters (DEVIOUS) group: FIRST Wednesday of each month, 12:30pm to 1:30pm, Western Plains Cultural Centre café. Chris 0409 321 470

Dubbo Garden Club: 10am, FIRST Wednesday of month, Garden gatherings with morning tea. Contact, President, Annette Storer, 0429 828 882 Dundullimal Dubbo Support Crew Inc: FOURTH Wednesday of month, 10am, Dundullimal Homestead. Support Homestead functions. 6884 9984, dundullimal@nationaltrust.com.au

Gamblers Anonymous: 6pm, Baptist Church, Dubbo. Victor 0407 799 139 Geurie Craft Group: 9am-2pm, Geurie Bowling Club. Everyone is welcome. Contact Colene 0400422335

Line Dancing: 6.30pm to 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

By KEN SMITH

When Dubbo Photo News was offered the opportunity to fly over our growing city with local company Wings Out West, of course our answer was, “Absolutely!” The view was spectacular. There was so much to photograph, and you just wanted to take it all in. If you get the chance, just say ‘yes’. Thanks Jason, for an epic experience.

Yvonne May Gadsby

Passed away 9th October 2024

Aged 95 years

A funeral service for Yvonne will be held at St Brigid’s Catholic Church, Brisbane Street, Dubbo on Thursday, 24th October 2024 commencing at 12.00 noon followed by a private cremation.

Funeral arrangements are in the care of Walsh Funerals – 6832 1251

Sheila Rita Gilligan

Funeral arrangements are in the care of

FUNERALS 6882 2434

Top cricketers in the region for a celebrity fund-raising dinner

Last week the NSW Baggy Blues led by Steve Rixon, Wayne Holdsworth, Gavin Robinson and Rick McCosker were in Parkes for a celebrity challenge and fund-raising dinner.

Next week, former Dubbo and Country star, Tim Cox will be in Mudgee for a Pink Cricket T20.

Tim Lang will lead the attack for one of his hometown’s teams and he’ll be joined by other Western Zone players including Will Lindsay and Steve Knight.

The match at Victoria Park, Mudgee starts around 5pm next Thursday with a function to follow.

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MUNNERS, DARRYL, DITTZA AND OTHERS, DEFY TIME!

By GEOFF MANN

IF you’ve been around the Riverbank or Victoria Park cricket ovals this week you might have wondered about the matches underway.

While the skill-sets and masterful strokeplay were obvious, the execution may have been a touch slower, as Dubbo and Macquarie Valley’s ageless players set their minds on former glories, walking out for their teams in the

Over 60s NSW titles.

One former Dubbo star has been wearing a different hat this week –Greg Briggs has returned from the Central Coast to umpire.

We wonder if Briggs’s, the former Newtown left-arm orthodox spinner, will be any more empathetic to appeals than those who stood at his end were when he believed every ball that found the pads were “plumb”!

Grand Ducklings make a quacking big splash!

By GEOFF MANN

IN what is seen as a changing of the guard, Dubbo Ducks welcomed even more “grandies” on Sunday.

With “age beginning to weary them”, some of the Dubbo RSL Veterans are happy to see the 60-years-plus tradition of the Club continue through the ages to a new generation of quackers.

One of the biggest talking points, was the distinctly lower-than-average age of swimmers in and around the pond recently!

This has led to some very competitive times in recent races, as can be seen from below.

RESULTS:

In the 25-metre Freestyle, Euan Gardiner came-out in front of Norm Bahr and Lucas Salmon.

In the 2x25-metre Breaststroke Relay, places were the team of Louie Knight and Uuan Gardiner in first, followed by Nicole Johnstone and Andy Taylor in second, after several flyers out-foxed themselves and were assigned to “Breakers Lane”

In the 25-metre Backstroke, Ted Salcole beat Jack Allen home while, in the 50-metre Freestyle, it was Mal Cavanagh, from Andy Taylor, Rob Rich, Ron Everett, and Jack Allen.

Ducks, young and old, were also competing for points in the DMC Monthly Medal on the day.

Kane makes right cut with last-ball heroics in Western rst round

DUBBO lower-order batsman Kane McFarlane was the “Toast of the Team” after hitting the winning runs on Sunday in the Western Cricket Zone Premier League.

After skipper Marty Jeffrey (88), Mitch Bower (56), and Tom Nelson had led the charge in quest of Bathurst’s 7/225, McFarlane was “the man for the moment”, striking the winning blow off the very last ball

Bathurst Skipper, Cooper Brien would have been deflated following his brilliant unbeaten 134, while brothers Hugh (5/35) and Ben (3/36) Parsons had given their team every chance, but they couldn’t stop Kame’s last-ball heroics in the first round of the new season.

Yeo does local footy fans proud as new Roo's captain, with Burton also scoring a guernsey

Naming last week of the Kangaroos squad to face the 2024 Pacific Championships proved a proud moment for Dubbo rugby league, with local lad, and premiership co-captain, Isaah Yeo, named as Captain of the team.

That wasn’t the only good news, with another local, Matt Burton, also named in the 21man squad.

The Kangaroos selectors have named eight debutants in the squad, which will play in the tournament against Tonga and New Zealand. The squad also includes six players who took part in the previous Sunday’s Grand Final.

The Kangaroos will play Tonga at Suncorp Stadium, Townsville, on October 18, followed by New Zealand at Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch on October 27.

“These are the best of the best, and they will represent Australia with pride. Selec-

By DAVID DIXON

tion in this team is the ultimate achievement in our game,”

ARLC Chairman Mr Peter V’landys said.

“There was strong competition for a number of positions and I am excited to see what this group of players can achieve in the green and gold,” V’Landys enthused..

“Isaah is the Premiership co-captain and was an excellent choice as the next Captain of the Kangaroos,” he added.

Kangaroos Coach Mal Meninga congratulated all of the players on their selection in the squad.

“We saw some outstanding individual performances through the Finals Series as well as the Grand Final,” Meninga said. “This group has experience in the green and gold and will be motivated to win,” “This is an important tournament for the Kangaroos. We will face some high-quality opposition in Tonga and New

Zealand in what is the biggest international competition in the Pacific,” he concluded.

Yeo also famously led the mighty NSW Blues from the front as they nailed a comefrom-behind State of Origin triumph in this year’s decider at Lang Park and, in the end, what’s international footballing glory, compared to giving it to the “Cane Toads” from north of the border?

Another Dubbo lock has also claimed a major league title. Former Dubbo College and CYMS Fishies forward, Kaide Ellis has made it back-to-back titles with Wigan in last weekend’s Super League grand final.

The strapping back rower is making plenty of NRL agents look up as he bids for a return to the NRL. Kaide was joined in the Wigan “spine” with Cowra-connected fullback, Jai Field in Wigan Warriors colours also.

ABOVE RIGHT: Former Dubbo College and CYMS Fishies forward, Kaide Ellis has made it back-to-back titles with Wigan after last weekend’s Super League grand final victory at Old Trafford, and is apparently keen to revive his NRL career.

Dubbo Croquet celebrates their 103rd birthday with Aussie variation

Contributed by BRUCE SEDDON

IT’S an ancient game enjoyed locally for decades, with a celebration for the ages held recently to honour the Dubbo club’s anniversary.

On Saturday, September 21, Dubbo Croquet marked their 103rd Birthday in their usual manner, with plenty of cake, an enjoyable luncheon, and also a new variation on the esteemed game!

Leading up to the day, Club captain Ben Vang had promised to introduce members to “Aussie Croquet”, a variation of the rules played

at the club for more than a century.

Aussie Croquet allow players to earn bonus strokes, which in turn provide opportunities for partnerships to plan and make use of use clever tactics in order to win a game.

Following initial instruction by the Captain, players soon caught on to the idea of earning bonus strokes, and all three courts were quickly occupied with eager players.

“The weather was perfect for playing, and a great day was had by everyone,” a Club spokesperson

“Thwack” of leather on willow, of leather as new cricket season kicks off

By GEOFF MANN

Photos by KEN SMITH

DUBBO’S Whitney Cup cricket commenced under sun-soaked skies on Saturday, as another cricket season gets underway in the golden west.

In a major development, however, there are only five clubs in First Grade this year after Rugby withdrew, citing lack of players.

In Saturday’s first T20 One Day Round, Macquarie started their year of celebrations with a tight win over South Dubbo.

The Blue Scorpions chased down the Hornets with an over to spare; Eric and Charlie Kempston ensuring a seven-wicket win with their fortiesh scores, while Ted Murray and Lachie Rummans started their seasons with impressive knocks. Both scored in the thirties, while Archie Morgan remained 27 not out.

In Saturday’s other match, a newlook Newtown scored a morale-boosting three wicket win against CYMS. Jake Harbison was the pick of the bowlers taking 3/16 and Sayid Ali Raza blasted 59 from just 33 balls to seal the win.

RSL Colts will start their title defence this week.