Inside the newsroom

The newsroom behind Keystone News

We report on Dubbo, the Central West and the issues shaping Australia. Our team follows local decisions, checks claims against reliable sources and gives people a fair chance to respond. The newsroom is based at 241 Wingewarra Street, Dubbo. We welcome useful leads and clear questions from readers.

Journalists reviewing local reporting notes around a newsroom table in Dubbo Send a news tip

Our base

241 Wingewarra Street
Dubbo NSW 2830

How a story moves

Tip first. Checks before publication.

A reporter assesses the lead, seeks documents and sources, then puts relevant claims to the people involved before an editor reviews the story.

Our newsroom standards

Editorial standards and independence

Accuracy comes before speed. We correct the record when we get something wrong.

  • Check key facts against reliable sources.
  • Give people a fair right of reply.
  • Label opinion and distinguish it from reporting.
  • Protect editorial decisions from advertiser influence.

Corrections and complaints

Tell us what is inaccurate, where it appears and what evidence supports your concern. An editor will review the matter and respond by email.

Contact an editor

Fair hearing

Relevant parties can respond before publication.

Clear separation

Advertising is not editorial coverage.

We own our mistakes

Corrections stay visible

When a published story needs a material correction, we update the article and make the change clear to readers.

Reporting beats

Know who to contact

Send a specific lead to the desk that covers it. Include the place, dates and records or people that can help us verify the details.

For a general story lead, contact the newsroom directly.

Email the newsroom

Dubbo and Central West

Local government and civic affairs

Our local desk follows council decisions, public services and the issues affecting regional communities.

Contact the local desk

National desk and investigations

For a national issue or a complex story supported by records, explain what can be checked and why it matters.

Email a detailed lead

Reader contact

Send a news tip or ask a question

Share what happened, where it happened and how we can check it. Please leave out details you are not authorised to share.

We verify tips

Reporters check claims and seek supporting evidence.

Handle with care

Tell us if a source needs confidential handling.

A useful lead has specifics

Help us check the story

Dates, locations, documents and a way to reach you help reporters assess a tip. We may contact you to clarify details.

For local organisations

Work with us: advertising and community partnerships

Reach readers across Dubbo and regional New South Wales with advertising placements planned for local audiences.

Commercial enquiries go to the team handling placements, separate from editorial decisions.

Ask about advertising

Community partnerships

Share the organisation, local audience and proposed activity so our team can assess a partnership enquiry.

Discuss a partnership

Online placements

Ask about digital advertising options.

Print placements

Ask the team about print availability.

Commercial enquiries

Talk placements and timing

Email info@keystonenews.com.au with your organisation, preferred dates and the placement you want to discuss.

Contact the commercial team