Dubbo Digest — 2026-03-03
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"Well, in between a bloke having a bit of a disagreement with the police and the mad dash of Eisteddfod entries, Dubbo's gearing up for its annual footy dream fest and plus the Orana “Every Woman” festival is back. Oh, and Luke Kidgell's swinging by with some decent intentions, which seems like a good start at least."
The Orana Every Woman Festival
Luke Kidgell - Good Intentions
Monster Truck Mayhem Thrill & Stunt Show!
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SCHEDULED ROADWORK • 1.6 km away • Newell Highway
Impact: changed traffic conditions • Start: Fri 27 Feb 2026, 08:00 PM • End: Sun 08 Mar 2026, 05:00 AM
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SCHEDULED ROADWORK • 17.2 km away • Mitchell Hwy
Impact: changed traffic conditions • Start: Mon 24 Nov 2025, 07:00 AM • End: Wed 30 Jun 2027, 10:45 AM
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SCHEDULED ROADWORK • 24.2 km away • Mitchell Highway
Impact: changed traffic conditions • Start: Mon 02 Jun 2025, 07:00 AM • End: Wed 01 Apr 2026, 06:00 PM
Cheapest fuel in Dubbo right now:
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U by Kotex Ultrathin Pads Regular with Wings 14 pack
Now: $2.80 • Was: $5.60 • Off: 50.0% • Unit: $0.20 / 1EA
50% off personal care, was $5.6, now $2.8.
La Gina Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1L
Now: $13.00 • Was: $26.00 • Off: 50.0% • Unit: $1.30 / 100ML
50% off olive oil, was $26.0, now $13.0.
Cold Power Advanced Clean Laundry Liquid Washing Detergent 2L
Now: $12.00 • Was: $24.00 • Off: 50.0% • Unit: $6.00 / 1L
50% off laundry detergent, was $24.0, now $12.0.
Man arrested after tense stand-off with police in western NSW business
In a perfectly routine display of Tuesday afternoon excitement, authorities wrapped up a stand-off in Dubbo, involving a bloke reportedly holding a gun. Traffic got a free detour while the main street was shut down, paving the way for this gripping scene to unfold at a local business.
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Clock ticks down to Dubbo Eisteddfod entry cut-off
You've got just over two weeks to decide if your hidden talent for interpretive dance needs a public outing at the Dubbo Eisteddfod. The entry deadline is on March 15, so maybe start thinking about costumes if you’re keen to impress the judges.
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Dubbo once again a "Field of Dreams" for NSW Touch Junior State Cup
Dubbo has been turned into a "Field of Dreams," but instead of corn and baseball, it's young touch footy players from up north. The Lady Cutler sporting precinct had the boots and balls covered, though actual dream-related incidents remain unreported.
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No taxis left west of Dubbo as Western Councils back state lobby
If you were planning on catching a taxi anywhere west of Dubbo, you might want to start walking now. Western councils have decided that having no taxis is a bit of a bother, so they’re backing a push to lower taxi registration costs.
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'Significant milestone' revealed as part of major update on drug and rehab centre
The folks over in Dubbo are gearing up for quite the shindig now that their shiny new $28.1 million rehab centre is set to house 24 individuals. It's a bit like opening a new hotel but with more counselling and less minibar.
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