Ciara Bastow
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
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The ultimate support act: How one family formed a band for a year 12 music exam (opens the original)
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When Dubbo College Senior Campus student Savannah Braithwaite steps up for her final HSC Music performance, she won't just be leaning on her family for support, she'll be relying on them for the backing beat. Joining the year 12 vocalist on stage to complete her practical exam will be a five-piece band made up entirely of her household: her mum Lenore on piano, stepdad Allen on electric guitar, sister Scarlett on bass, and her dad Glen on drums. Savannah will perform Older by Lizzy McAlpine, Ale
Future of Geurie's Scabbing Flat Bridge on the line in state review (opens the original)
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The future of Geurie's Scabbing Flat Bridge is up for debate as the state government launches a review into whether 100-year-old timber bridges can survive modern freight demands. The Macquarie River crossing has carried generations of Geurie families, farmers and harvesting vehicles, but growing freight demands have raised questions about whether the historic bridge can continue serving the community in its current form. Dubbo mayor Josh Black, who has been advocating for changes to the state's
Behind-the-scenes hero: Orana's unsung rescue champion finally honoured (opens the original)
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After three decades of keeping local emergency crews equipped and operational during the region's worst floods and storms, Dubbo SES stalwart Julie Anderson has been named the 2026 Orana Volunteer of the Year. Recognised at the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards at the Dubbo RSL Club, Ms Anderson took home both the senior and overall Orana titles for her 30 years of behind-the-scenes logistical support for the State Emergency Service. The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards are hosted by The Centre f
Free gym passes and coffee catch-ups: how Dubbo RSL is helping a new generation of veterans (opens the original)
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Providing free gym access, casual coffee catch-ups, and targeted mental health support, the Dubbo RSL Club Group is quietly pioneering a new way to help a younger generation of returned service men and women transition back into community life. Working alongside the Dubbo RSL Sub-Branch, the group has adapted its traditional support services to meet the distinct challenges faced by contemporary veterans, particularly around stress, trauma, and social isolation. Dubbo RSL Club Group chief executi
Woman confronts knife-wielding teen during terrifying late night break-in (opens the original)
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A 14-year-old boy armed with a knife allegedly tried to break into a home in the middle of the night before being confronted by a terrified resident. Orana Mid Western Police District officers began an investigation on Friday, September 18, 2026, after reports of an aggravated break and enter at a unit on Birch Avenue, Dubbo, about 12.45am the same day. Police were told a group of young people - including a 14-year-old boy who was allegedly armed with a knife - had stolen money from a vehicle pa
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