At 241 Wingewarra Street, our newsroom follows the stories shaping Dubbo and the Central West, then puts them in context alongside the decisions affecting Australia. We report through the day, with local updates and national coverage for readers who want the facts clearly stated.
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Alerts go out within minutes of a breaking story.
On the ground
Reporters cover communities across the Central West.
Morning news conference sets the agenda. A midday update follows local developments. The evening wrap puts national decisions in perspective.
We stay on it.
Our reporting follows how distance, staffing and appointment availability shape access to care across regional New South Wales.
Read local reportingCheck the latest forecast and official warnings before heading out.
Weather coverageFollow council decisions, public notices and community updates.
Local updatesLocal headlines are refreshed at 6:00am, 12:00pm and 6:00pm daily.
Our reporters examine decisions and systems affecting the Central West and Australia. We check documents, seek evidence from people involved and publish what the facts support.
Receipts matter.
Explore our investigationsPeople and organisations named in our reporting can respond.
Documents and claims are checked before publication.
Contact the newsroom securely. Tell us what you know and how we can reach you; a reporter will discuss source protection before using your information.
Contact the investigative deskFind community gatherings, local sport and fundraising events in one place. Check each calendar listing for its confirmed date, venue and organiser details before you go.
Put it in the diary.
Browse the events calendarBrowse upcoming market dates and venues around Dubbo.
See local fixtures, fundraisers and community meet-ups.
Send the date, venue and organiser details for review.
Submit an eventCommunity listings include Dubbo and nearby Central West towns.
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Important developments from Dubbo and the Central West.
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The election coverage made the local issues easier to follow. I could see what candidates said and check the reporting against the details that mattered to our community.
Thijs Liera
Central West reader
When we get something wrong, we correct the record promptly.
Reporters verify information before a story is published.
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