Dubbo Digest — 2026-03-19
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"Welcome to the Dubbo newsletter where amidst our usual 'who's who' ceremonies, someone remembered to hand out some Escabags for a change, and a bloke turns up somewhere he definitely wasn't expected—bit of a plot twist for a small town like ours, but no worries, there's always next week's Seniors Expo to keep things interesting."
Seniors Expo
Wesley House Players presents Eternity | Australian premiere comedy play
Dubbo Farmers Market
🚧 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
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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
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SCHEDULED ROADWORK • 54.3 km away • Newell Highway
Impact: changed traffic conditions • Start: Thu 01 Jan 2026, 12:00 AM • End: Thu 16 Apr 2026, 06:00 PM
Cheapest fuel in Dubbo right now:
🍻 Pub specials this weekend
The Milestone Hotel — $15 Burgers and Cocktails
When: Friday
Cheap burger and cocktail combo to kick off the weekend at The Milestone Hotel.
The Milestone Hotel — $1 Wings
When: Saturday
Super-cheap wings night to keep the weekend going at The Milestone Hotel.
Garden Hotel — $5 Spirits
When: Friday 7pm–10pm
Basic spirits with a mixer for just $5 to kick off the weekend at the Garden Hotel.
Man found dead, woman seriously injured in small NSW town
A quiet week in the region took a serious turn, with an older man found deceased and a woman seriously injured at a home in Wellington. Emergency services responded quickly, and a man has since been arrested as investigations continue—one of those reminders that even small towns aren’t always as uneventful as they seem.
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Dubbo's newest citizens welcomed
Dubbo Regional Council hosted a couple of casual shindigs to say "g'day" to over 50 new Aussies from all corners of the globe. Seems like a top way to spend a Monday—meeting new mates and practicing the good ol' Australian wave.
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Dubbo RSL joins Escabags initiative to support DV survivors
Dubbo RSL has decided to distribute bags full of supplies for DV survivors, joining a nationwide trend where helping people is apparently a thing now. A round of applause for doing the obvious yet commendable.
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DNCA Holi event a kaleidoscope of colour
Sounds like Dubbo folks got a bit artsy and decided to paint themselves instead of canvases, then throw in a bit of music and culture for extra flair as summer made its exit. Nothing says "see you later, summer" like being a human rainbow, I reckon.
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'Benefit a diverse range of groups': $6m fund a boost for sport and showgrounds
Dubbo and Wellington showgrounds are set to dazzle with $1.12 million of LED lighting, giving 50,000 annual visitors a brighter view. It's all part of a modest $6 million fund ensuring sports fields and showgrounds remain, well, showy.
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