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Dubbo /ˈdʌboʊ/ is a city in the Orana Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is the largest population centre in the Orana region, with an estimated population of 36,622 as at June 2014, and serves an estimated catchment of 130,000.
It is located at the intersection of the Mitchell, Newell and Golden highways. Dubbo is located approximately 275 m (902 ft) above sea level, 303 km (188 mi) north-west of Sydney (400 km (249 mi) by road) and is a major road and rail freight hub to other parts of New South Wales. It is linked by national highways north to Brisbane, south to Melbourne, east to Sydney and Newcastle, and west to Broken Hill and Adelaide.
Dubbo is included in the rainfall records and weather forecast region for the Central West Slopes and in the Central West Slopes and Plains division of the Bureau of Meteorology forecasts.
Evidence of habitation by Indigenous Australians dates back approximately 40,000 years.
The explorer and surveyor John Oxley (1784-1828, born, Yorkshire, England) was the first European to report on the area now known as Dubbo in 1818. The first permanent European settler in the area was English born Robert Dulhunty, described as one of the wealthiest citizens in the Australian colony at the time. There are records of squatters being given permission to set up large sheep and cattle stations in the area in 1824 but these were not maintained. Dulhunty occupied a property, known as Dubbo station (established in 1828), from the early 1830s on a squatting basis. With the passing of the Squatting Act in 1836 he took out a licence on the property.
Dubbo is one of Australia's fastest growing inland cities. It attracts over half a million visitors each year. Dubbo is well set up for tourist with several activities including the observatory, Dubbo Goal, & Shoyoen Japanese gardens. Dubbo has the world renowned Taronga Western Plains zoo, which is an experience not to miss. A shot drive out of Dubbo is Burrendong Dam which holds up to 3X the water of Sydney harbour. There is also Wellington Caves which are a must see for all. If you are wanting to explore some of inland Australian then this is for you.
Just another Sunday morning, REAL LIFE HOUSOES, Lovely domestic to wake up call @ 20 past 6 in the am Sunday morning middle of winter prob around 7 degrees. The dreads of living in housos.
Created as part of an ongoing partnership between Desert Pea Media and Leader In Development @ The Apollo House in Dubbo, NSW. This project was written, recorded and filmed in four days by Desert Pea Media artists, and co-written/ directed/ performed by students from Mian School in Dubbo, which runs alternative education programs for disengaged young people. They're the Last Chance Crew. Attendance rates for Indigenous young people in Central West NSW are alarmingly lower than non-Indigenous students, and this program sought to create dialogue around these issues. What prevents Indigenous young people engaging at school? Where does it come from? What does it mean for their future? How can it change? Will it change? Whose choice is it? What are YOU gunna do? Co Writers/ Perform...
What to see in Dubbo, NSW: http://www.karenandrews.com.au/2015/01/19/things-to-see-and-do-in-dubbo/
The Gordon Estate in Dubbo was controversially pulled down in 2006 and the state government has claimed it was successful in reducing crime and anti-social behaviour. But the disadvantage and much of the crime in Dubbo slowly shifted to another, largely indigenous estate across town. There's fear in the community that this one too could be knocked down. Bill Code reports. Living Black: Tuesday 7:30pm on NITV. http://www.sbs.com.au/livingblack
Just threw together some clips from when coward was last in Dubbo
avin a lash
Dubbo is one of Australia's fastest growing inland cities. It attracts over half a million visitors each year. Dubbo is well set up for tourist with several activities including the observatory, Dubbo Goal, & Shoyoen Japanese gardens. Dubbo has the world renowned Taronga Western Plains zoo, which is an experience not to miss. A shot drive out of Dubbo is Burrendong Dam which holds up to 3X the water of Sydney harbour. There is also Wellington Caves which are a must see for all. If you are wanting to explore some of inland Australian then this is for you.
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Boutique, national brands, home grown and well and truly local, take a look at opportunities for some retail therapy in Dubbo.
Be amazed by hundreds of rock grooves created by the Tubbagah people of the Wiradjuri nation. This site of ancient artifacts is of historical significance and is located beside the Macquarie River at Terramungamine Reserve.
Dubbo has must-see attractions including Taronga Western Plains Zoo, the fully restored Old Dubbo Gaol, Dundullimal Homestead - one of the oldest standing timber slab homesteads in Australia - and the Western Plains Cultural Centre. While there are more than enough attractions to jam-pack a holiday like boomerang throwing lessons and star gazing at Dubbo Observatory, Dubbo can also be an escape from the hustle and bustle.
This is just a single lap. The trail conditions here were the sandiest I've seen them, which made for a slow rolling and slippery lap.
Dubbo pictorial. Photos by John Boom. For Australian Pictorials - www.australianpictorials.com You can buy these photos at: Aussie Photo - www.aussiephoto.com
Spring is a wonderful time to visit Dubbo - our days are warm, our nights are mild; and you may even hear the pitter patter of tiny "feet" at Taronga Western Plains Zoo. This spring Dubbo offers a fantastic selection of special deals tailored for travellers with children, and those without. Take advantage of almost 20 great specials on places to stay, things to see and do and eating out options. Visit dubbo.com.au/offers for more information Offers valid from 26 June 2013 - 7 October 2013, terms and conditions apply.
There's war in the heavens
Rebellion on high
the son of the morning
Descends from a black sky
Severed and broken
His wings burned to dust
His coverings of diamonds and gold
In a moment in time dissolve to rust
Thunder and lightning
Shatter the night
The dragon of darkness
Appears cursed by the keeper of the light
The dark is chosen
The scroll has been sealed
Hidden in verses of prophets
His face is revealed
Songs of glory
Shout across the land
I can take you there
Child of mine, take my hand
Down through the ages
The story's been told
The daughter of wisdom
Beguiled by the serpent of old
Born into sin in a valley of thorns
Torn from enchantment and
Tossed into the eye of the storm
Heaven's garden
Made by God for man
This is paradise
Child of mine, take my hand
Glory to glory
Sin after sin
The rider of death
Pushes on to the place where
The battle must begin
Songs of glory
Shout across the land
This is paradise
Won't you take my hand
Heaven's garden
Made by God for man
This is paradise
Child of mine, take my hand
Oh, take my hand