The Newell Highway has reopened in both directions at Yarrabar around 15km south of Dubbo due to a ...
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Dubbo teen on a mission for people in wheelchairs
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Our photos and your photos from the 46th City of Dubbo Eisteddfod.
Dunedoo Bus driver caught drink driving on his way to school run
45-year-old male driver killed in accident, Henry Parkes Way reopened
The week that was around the region - June 4-10 | Photos
What made news in the last week? Take a look at our weekly gallery.
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Livestock Market tender awarded to local business
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TAS: The grim search for two men missing after the Tasmanian floods continues.
Christian Brother jailed until 2020 at least
From our readers: Tasmanian floods | Photos
Photos of Tasmania's big downpour, sent in by The Examiner's readers via email and Facebook.
‘Coffee in a cone’ craze shut down over patent issues
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Sydney light rail: Work stoppages over worker pay, safety concerns
Sydney light rail workers to strike over changes to shifts, safety concerns.
Man shot at Westfield Hornsby was given day release from mental health facility
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Lindt cafe siege: direct action plan to storm building was 'sound', inquest told
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It's taken a little longer this year but autumn has finally arrived across the western and central western ...
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Entertainment
Hot Docs documentary film festival at Palace Electric in Canberra
Hot Docs contains films on subjects ranging from blues music to the illegal underground techno scene in Iran.
Mel Gibson working on sequel to The Passion
Fans rejoice! Mel Gibson is to dramatise the story of Jesus Christ, picking up where The Passion left ...
Amber Heard's ex Tasya van Ree says 2009 domestic violence arrest was misunderstanding
Tasya van Ree has spoken out after it was reported Heard hit her in an airport in 2009.
The stormy story of the Opera House to be told on screen, complete with genius and corruption
The story behind the making of the Sydney Opera House, complete with corruption, protests in the streets and ...
Life & Style
The policy failure that costs us most
The election circus rolls on, while both parties carefully avoid the problem that will become an ever-greater drag ...
Consumers warned about health insurance providers' 'save on tax' claims
They say you'll save on tax, but if you signed up, would you really?
Study shows why some dementia patients lack empathy
Carers bear the brunt when their loved ones change personality, but there's a reason why it happens.
Unique International College: Applicants were helped in aptitude tests, court told
A woman has told a court a saleswoman helped her answer questions to qualify for a diploma that ...
Hollywood star J.K. Simmons' incredible transformation
J.K. Simmons goal for his role in the movie, Whiplash, was to have 'sick arms.'
Euthanasia in Victoria: What are the assisted dying reforms Victoria may adopt?
Is euthanasia going to be legalised in Victoria?
Opinion
OUR VIEW: Enough is enough for family doing it tough
OUR VIEW: Cure needed for hospital staffing shortages
IT would be ironic if the Dubbo Hospital was struggling to fill 27 critical nursing positions because the ...
MATTERS OF STATE: Funding of $1.1 million available for innovation projects
FOLLOWING the proclamation of the merging of Dubbo and Wellington Councils, many people from both communities have continued ...
OPINION: Council sacking demonstrates arrogance
Premier Baird's decision to sack 42 councils demonstrates an incredible arrogance.
OPINION: Thanks for the support at Book Fair
On behalf of the Rotary Club of Dubbo Macquarie I would like to express our sincere thanks to ...
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