Dubbo Digest — 2026-07-23
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"G'day folks, here's your Dubbo rundown: there’s a rare outback fogbow doing its best impression of a washed-out rainbow, a look at how nature repair schemes are landing in rural communities, and a couple of local culture picks in case staring at the frost gets old. Fair bit going on for a place that usually acts like it’s keeping a low profile."
Exhibition | Reserved: A bite sized look at Dubbo's food culture
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School employee charged with possessing child, animal abuse material
A NSW school employee has been charged after police allegedly found child abuse and animal abuse material on electronic devices during a raid. It is a serious case now moving through the legal system.
Read Full Story'Big white rainbow' photographed in rare outback fogbow sighting
In a surprising twist of nature, a big white rainbow, also known as a fogbow, has made an appearance in Australia's outback. It turns out that when you mix cold air and moisture, you get a lovely bit of atmospheric art, even in places you'd least expect. Who would've thought?
Read Full StoryWhat impact are nature repair schemes having in rural communties?
Rural communities are experiencing the intriguing blend of economics and ecology as nature repair schemes like carbon and biodiversity credits, the Safeguard Mechanism, and Nature Positive Laws play out. Turns out, saving the world might also involve a bit of paperwork and land management.
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