Dubbo Digest — 2026-03-05
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"G'day, welcome to the Dubbo newsletter, where highway upgrades are somehow a big deal and taxis have gone the way of the dodo west of Dubbo. If you've got absolutely nothing better to do, there's a festival and a race day that might just fill your weekend. Enjoy."
The Orana Every Woman Festival
Latitude Liquor Wholesalers Race Day ft. Hibernian Handicap & Col Hodges Cup
Holi Mela Festival of Colours
🚧 Live traffic update
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
🚧 Live traffic update
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
🚧 Live traffic update
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:
🛒 Woolworths Half-Price Picks
Rexona Men Advanced 72hr Deodorant Aerosol Sport 220mL
Now: $5.25 • Was: $10.50 • Off: 50.0% • Unit: $2.39 / 100ML
Rexona deodorant at 50% off; essential personal care with long shelf life.
OMO Sensitive Laundry Liquid 2L
Now: $15.00 • Was: $30.00 • Off: 50.0% • Unit: $7.50 / 1L
OMO laundry liquid half-price; $15 for 2L of a cleaning staple.
Vanish Gold Stain Remover Powder 2kg
Now: $16.00 • Was: $32.00 • Off: 50.0% • Unit: $8.00 / 1KG
Vanish stain remover powder at 50% off, $8 per kg for long-term cleaning use.
Newell Highway Upgrade - New Dubbo Bridge project
In what could only be described as a bridge enthusiasts dream come true, plans are underway for a new bridge in Dubbo. It appears the powers-that-be have decided traffic flow is worthy of some attention, and apparently money too.
Read Full StoryMurder accused argues self-defence after alleged drug hunt ends in death
In an event that might have Shakespeare raising an eyebrow, a man has found himself in a rather grim pickle after a drug-related disagreement allegedly took a sharp, unfortunate turn. He's now asking everyone, "What would you have done?" as he calmly explains it was all self-defence.
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No taxis left west of Dubbo as Western Councils back state lobby
Narromine Mayor Ewen Jones has managed to rally support for reducing taxi registration costs, following the intriguing revelation that taxis west of Dubbo are as rare as a menu without avocado smash. Western councils seem keen to put taxis back on the map, with unanimous backing for the proposal.
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Man with firearm refuses to leave Dubbo business
A bloke in Dubbo apparently decided that leaving a business was overrated, especially when bringing along what allegedly looked like a firearm. Police had a chat, and now he's got some new charges to keep him company.
Read Full Story‘Time will tell’: $23m rehab centre divides residents
A $23 million rehab centre is set to spring up in Dubbo, and the town's folks seem to be on the fence about it. One can't help but wonder if, somewhere, a builder is marveling at their newfound status as an unlikely love-it-or-hate-it figure in the community.
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