More information here.

Very handy for the holidays, get your dinner delivered for just $8 from your favourite restaurant.

Order from Bruceys not from the restaurant, pay when it’s delivered.

0459 372 942

The Dubbo Presbyterian Church have their carols on Saturday 17th December, at 7:30pm followed by fireworks. It’s their 11th annual Christmas carols,  a short traditional style carols focusing on the birth of Jesus. More details here.

Then the following night there’s the local big carols, run by the West Dubbo Rotary Club. It’s at Victoria Park oval, kick off at 7pm and features local Bands and  Santa Claus.

If you are here for just a couple of days, the ‘must see’ attractions to give you the flavour of  Dubbo are  Western Plains Zoo, the Old Dubbo Gaol, and the  Farmer’s markets.

Otherwise browse through some of the menus above for more ideas. Enjoy!

water feature at Elston Park

There’s a great new playground just opened last year in Dubbo, at the East side of Victoria Park, behind the Swimming Pool. It’s great for all ages, and the perfect place to take a break on a holiday. It has all kinds of unusual swings and things to play and climb on.

Click to see some more great photos!

Climbing web

Pipes to speak through!

Lots of fun!

Also there’s the skate park just across the park – one of the best skate parks in rural NSW including a half pipe and full pipe.

Some photos and video of the Dubbo floods. This photo was taken 11AM Saturday December 4th. Click for more photos and video.

The results of the “Dubbo’s Best Coffee” poll for 2008 are in, and the winner is… Mr Bean.

Congratulations to Mr Bean Coffee Shop. Thanks to everyone who voted, to see the full results, click here.

Enjoy your coffee!

We were down at Newtown Providores again this week, and I must say it really is one of Dubbo’s gems. The smell, the sounds, the friendliness, the atmosphere, it’s like stepping into a different world. You simply must check it out!

Newtown Providores is one of Dubbo’s greatest small business success stories, a gourmet deli that has absolutely everything that Coles and Woolworths doesn’t.

Buffalo cheese, goats cheese, every cheese under the sun, vanilla pods, herbs and spices, more herbs and spices, exotic pasta, chunky red pesto dip, sourdough bread, french truffles, salad dressings, organic chicken, the best ham in Dubbo (by a long mile), home made muffins, kaffir lime leaves, and the list goes on, and on!

If you visit, make sure you leave plenty of time for a chat to the friendly staff. It’s the brainchild of Peter Davis, a man as passionate about his food as he is about science, and let me tell you, Peter is passionate about his science!

It’s in Boundary Road opposite South Dubbo Tavern.

Peter also runs a coffee float at every Farmer’s markets.

In 2008 dubbo.org received 94,952 unique visits – that’s an average of 260 visitors a day. We had visitors from 155 different countries, 86% from Australia.

Each visitor averaged 1 minutes and 39 seconds on the site. 

Total hits for the year was 1.2 million!

We now have 254 comments by you, the readers, (That’s one comment for every 373 visitors.) and 43,255 comments that were removed by the spam filter.

Zoo Grooves is a fun family day at the Zoo with lots of children’s activities and music acts.  Fish Fry will be playing, the Hunter region’s most loved exponents of jump-jive jazz, swing, rhythm and blues. 

Where: Savannah Lake, Western Plains Zoo, Obley Road

When: Sunday 30th Nov from 12:00 noon

Cost:  Adults $18, Child $8, Family $45, all tickets include zoo admission 

Proceeds support the zoo’s Cheetah breeding program.

This weekend Dubbo celebrates with all kinds of specials and events. Locals can get into the Zoo for half price, and Old Dubbo Gaol for $2, there’s a huge picnic at the park plus heaps more. Click here to download all the details from the dubbo tourism page. Here’s some of the events planned:

From 8am: Farmers Markets (Macquarie Lions Park) 

10am-2pm: Picnic in the Park (Macquarie Lions Park) 

3pm-5pm: Skate Park Party (Victoria Park) 

4pm-7pm: Western Plains Cultural Centre Birthday Celebration:1920s style!  

Zoo Grooves 2009 will have toes tapping at Taronga Western Plains Zoo on Saturday 28 November. There is entertainment from a line-up of local bands as well as headline act, The Nevilles, and activities including face painting and a jumping castle to ensure it’s a great day for children. Set in the Zoo’s beautiful African Picnic Ground, it’s a great reason for a trip to Dubbo. Tickets are available for pre-purchase at the gate or on the day and the cost to Zoo Friends is just $10 per adult and $5 per child. Call 02 68811400 for information or click here.

This week it’s Youth Week in Dubbo. Check out some of these events!

Youth Homelessness Matters Day Dubbo City Council Exhibition

When?: 09/04/08 at 9:00

Where?: Church Street Rotunda Dubbo

Cost: Free

Contact: Bart Sykes – (02) 6884 0419

Raising awareness of Homelessness in Dubbo and services available.

Photo display of homelessness issues in Dubbo.

Macquarie Regional Library Youth Week Trivia Quiz Dubbo City Council Competition

When?: 09/04/08 at 4:30

Where?: Macquarie Regional Library – Dubbo Branch, Corner of Macquarie & Talbragar Streets, Dubbo.

Cost: Free

Contact: Melanie Morgan – 6801 4515

About the Event: Get your brain working overtime in the annual Library Trivia Quiz. Get together in teams of up to 6 people aged 12 – 18.

Must be registered, phone the Library to register.

Heaps of prizes and free pizza and drink.

Youth Week Skate & BMX Jam – Dubbo City Council Competition

When?:05/04/08 at 11:00

Where?:Dubbo Skate Park

Cost: $5

Contact: Chris Bartlett (02) 6884 9173

About the Event: Junior and Senior Competitions in skate and BMX and the new and improved skate park. Pro skater demo’s and competitions.

RC (Radio Controlled) Car Demo and Try Out Dubbo City Council Exhibition

When?:12/04/08 at 7:00

Where?:Dubbo PCYC car park

Cost: Free

Contact: Chris Bartlett 6884 9173

About the Event:Come along and witness some RC Car madness and also get the chance to drive a RC Car.Provided by the RC Car club.

PCYC Open Day Dubbo City Council Sporting Activities

When?:12/04/08 at 11:00

Where?:Dubbo PCYC, Darling Street.

Cost: Free

Contact: Mark Nuttall 02 6882 3273

About the Event: PCYC Open day, activities and exhibitions.

Young Carers Movie Night Dubbo City Council Theatre

When?:05/04/08 at 6:30

Where?:Reading Cinemas, Macquarie Street Dubbo

Cost: FREE

Contact: Jenny Roberts – 6841 8539

About the Event:

The Young Carers Program is offering support for young people up until the age of 25 years, who help care for someone at home. So come alone everyone is welcome and enjoy a movie night at the Reading cinemas.

There are limited seats, better get in early and call Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre on 1800 059 059 and leave your name to reserve a FREE ticket.

Girl’s Gathering Dubbo City Council Exhibition

When?:10/04/08 at 3:30

Where?:Dubbo Aboriginal Lands Council (building on the corner of Darling and Wingewarra streets)

Cost: FREE

Contact: Kate or Elizabeth 6884 8526

About the Event:Mission Australia Community Services in conjunction with Family Planning NSW, Midnight Café and Mary-Kay will be holding a “Girls Gathering” that will be a fun afternoon for the girls. Beginning with a BBQ on arrival and followed by loads of information for the girls, the afternoon will end with pampering for all.

Midnight Cafe Creatvie Writing Event Dubbo City Council Workshop

When?:10/04/08 at 6:00

Where?:Dubbo Aboriginal Lands Council (building on the corner of Darling and Wingewarra streets)

Cost: Free

Contact: Peter Volkofsky

About the Event:Creative writing, spoken word performance and poetry word slam. Opportunity to develop skills in writing and performing.

Department of Sport & Rec Afternoon Activities Dubbo City Council Sporting Activities

When?:08/04/08 at 4:00

Where?:East – Lunar Park, Wheelers Lane. West – Speers Drive Park, Speers Drive.

Cost: FREE

Contact: Mick Haley – 6884 6483

Jedda Boomerangs is now closed, this is the old article about it…

This is an interesting enterprise just outside of Dubbo. Entry is free.
they make boomerangs here.

It has a hands-on Kids playground and sandpit with lots of fun equipment.

Learn how to throw a boomerang or play a didgeridoo. Ring before you go to make sure someone is around, they are more oriented to manufacturing than tourism, and often not open. But worth a visit if you can find someone there. Ring before you go. (02) 6882 3110

It’s 4.3km on the Minore Road, (Minore Road is a right turn off the highway to Parkes, just before the golf course.)

I’ve heard a couple of rave reviews, the best fish and chips in Dubbo and so on.