This year St John’s College Dubbo has invited the internationally acclaimed vocal quartet, The Idea of North to be special guests at their Annual Music Festival Concert. In the first act of the concert the Instrumental Music Ensembles of St John’s College and the Combined Primary Schools Ensembles will be featured. The Idea of North will perform with some of the College ensembles during act one which will be a great thrill for the young St John’s students. The second act of the evening will feature The Idea of North performing their own wonderful repertoire with their unique and thrilling style.

They have an ability to connect with their audience through not only their passion for music, but also their relaxed presentation and their endearing sense of humour. After just one performance, you walk away feeling like you've known them for years.  Their latest CD will be available for sale on the night.

St John’s College Music Festival is proud to bring The Idea of North to the region to perform at Dubbo Regional Theatre.

Duration: 2 hours  and 10 mins including 20 minute interval

Be a part of Dubbo's best and most popular Trivia Night.
Do yourself a favor, grab a friend or two and book a table today!

Help us make wishes come true with life threatening illness...

To book a Table (Tables of 8) Contact Tanya Locke on 0402 864 825 or triviabooking@gmail.com

Please Note: BYO food and nibblies- Bar facilities available.

STRICTLY NO ALCOHOL TO BE BROUGHT INTO THE PREMISES

Open to amatuer performers only.
All Finalists are invited to perform at Red Ochre Festival on Sunday 19th September.

Categories:                                                                                                                                                                 Junior Vocalist (under 14 years)                                                                                                                                        Open Vocalist                                                                                                                                                                  Junior Musician (under 14 years)                                                                                                                                        Open Musician                                             

Come along for what has become a trendy, social, must-not-miss event! The markets are a perfect place to catch up with your friends over a freshly-cooked breakfast, flavoursome cup of coffee and a great range of local produce.

Take your writing to the next level, Workshops designed to develop the skills of emerging writers across all genres.

Customer service is the lifeblood of every business. This workshop covers the What, Why and How of Customer Service for employers and staff.

The Power of Friendship in the face of adversity.

Alfred Uhry’s Pulitzer Prize winning play was adapted for the screen and became the hit movie directed by Bruce Bereford and staffing Morgan Freeman and Jessica Tandy.

Set in Atlanta Georgia – deep in America’s south, Driving Miss Daisy takes us on a bumpy drive from 1948 to 1973.

Since Miss Daisy is becoming a menace behind the wheel, her son Boolie ignores her protests and hires Hoke, an African-American chauffeur.  At first Daisy wants nothing to do with Hoke as she strongly values her independence.

Daisy is not amused at this encroachment upon her freedom, and does all she can to put off the jovial, yet dignified, Hoke and make his life miserable.

Hoke’s methods of gentleness and patience over the years in his ongoing tug-of-war with the temperamental Daisy, finally begins to pay off as eventually she acknowledges his wisdom.  However it is only after 25 years together that they can finally admit to the depth of the trusting friendship they have shared.

Come and Support Aged Care in Dubbo!

There will be Musical Items, Craft Stalls, Devonshire Tea, Chocolate Wheel, Art Displays, Spinning Display, Produce Stalls, Raffles, Pet Show and a BBQ.

All stallholders welcome. Fresh produce, bric-a-brac and craft, cooking, plants, flowers etc.

The 3rd National Diggers Bowls Carnival is being held at the Dubbo Railway Bowling Club and the West Dubbo Bowling Club on 14, 15 and 16 September. This event is open to all current  serving and ex-servicemen/women and attract bowlers from all over Australia, who compete for a total of $10 000 in prize money.  Last year about 170 bowlers contested this event.  Proof of service is required.

Business skills for Indigenous Businesses including budgeting, insurance, banking, where to get help.

Charles Sturt University recognises and values the importance of its regional communities, and is continually striving to enhance its regional engagement activities.  One such activity is the Public Lecture Series, which currently encompasses eighteen centres from Bathurst to Albury, and Deniliquin to Braidwood.

The aim of the Public Lecture Series is twofold; namely, to inform the local community about research currently being undertaken at the University, and to strengthen the links between the University and the region it serves.

Tango Oz is the ninth and newest senior in the SYO'S program. Led by Tango specialist Maggie Ferguson, it was established in 2009 as Australia's first authentic Tango orchestras to give young musicians the unique opportunity to learn and play authentic Argentine tango music.

Friday 17th September: Marty Gordon Golf Day, Dubbo Golf Club 7.30am Start.

Saturday 18th September: Live Concert featuring Ali Mills and Band, Wesley Centre Church Street, 2pm Start.

Sunday 19th September: Red Ochre Multicultural Festival, 9.30am Start at the Rotunda in Church Street- Followed with a Street Parade to Victoria Park. 10am Walk up concert in the park, Singers and Dancers will be performing all day. Finalists from the 'Aunty Bub' Towney Memorial Talent Quest will be performing.

Monday 20th September: Official Launch of Dubbo's NAIDOC Week, Aboriginal Education Knowledge and Practice Centre, Arthur Street, 10.30am Morning Tea.

Tuesday 21st September: Elders Day ADAHC - Ngangana Branch, Dubbo Showground and Expo Centre, 11am - 2pm.

Wednesday 22nd September: NAIDOC Open Days Thubbo AMS, Alfred and Ricky Dance Group, Yarradamarra Performance Group and Allira Child and Family Day, 10am - 2pm.

Thursday 23rd September: Cathy Peachy Sports Day, Barden Park, 8.30am Start.

Friday 24th September: Mission Australia's Youth NAIDOC Day in the Park, Victoria Skate Park and No. 3 Oval, 1pm - 5.30pm. Dubbo Aboriginal Land Council Open Day, 10am - 4pm.

Saturday 25th September: Googars RLFC Dubbo NAIDOC Rugby League Knockout, Apex Oval, Official draw held a Apex Oval at 8am, Games commence at 9am and Nomination close on the 20th September.

17-Sep-2010 Don't forget our 2010 Gold Cup Carnival is coming up in September with 2 exciting days of racing.
Friday, 17th September will be an 8 race TAB event with great prize monies on offer.

A Friday evening in spring, that promises to be a night of fun, with lots of stalls (books, cakes, beanie kids, show bags, face painting, etc), art displays, amusement rides, great food and entertainment.

Come along and join the Marty Gordon Memorial NAIDOC Golf Day. This 2 person Ambrose event will begin at 8.30am with a shot gun start followed by a BBQ lunch at 2pm.
2010's donations will be made to the G Ward at The Dubbo Base Hospital.    

Prizes include: Men's, Women's and Mixed Winners and runner up, Longest Drive, Nearest to Pins etc.
(Order and pay to avoid missing out on a Polo Shirt as shirt numbers and sizes are limited)

The Orana Caravan Camping 4WD and Boat Show has over 160 exhibitors displaying everything you will ever need for caravan, camping, four wheel driving, fishing and boats.

There is free car parking and disabled access available.

Visiting a recreational vehicle show is a great way to keep current on what's new in the caravan, camping and boating industry.

Direct from sell-out seasons at the Brisbane, Sydney, Perth and Melbourne Comedy Festivals, Good News Week and 7pm Project regular, Kitty Flanagan is heading to Dubbo to launch herself on a largely unsuspecting audience with the show CHARMING & ALARMING.
Armed with a collection of her best stand-up, Charming and Alarming is a fast-paced evening of cracking stories, skillful characterisations and hard laughs.

As the title suggests, the show is a fine balance of all things charming and alarming or as it has also been described “a little bit wrong but so incredibly right.”
 
“Without doubt Australia’s hottest female comedian right now.”  The West Australian
 
"Effortlessly hilarious." - The Age

Come along for what has become a trendy, social, must-not-miss event! The markets are a perfect place to catch up with your friends over a freshly-cooked breakfast, flavoursome cup of coffee and a great range of local produce.

Ali Mills of the legendary Mills family will be a feature artist at the Red Ochre Festival singing her families famous song Wadjimbat Matilda.

19-Sep-2010 SKY Gold Cup is the feature race day of the 2010 Dubbo Spring Racing Carnival

Sunday 19th September featuring our Sky Gold Cup race.

Gates open @ 12.30pm

NON-TAB

Full Bar Facilities available at the racecourse.

City of Dubbo Turf Club promotes the responsible service of alcohol.
No alcohol to be brought onto or taken away from racecourse.

Information still to come...

The Red Ochre Festival on Sunday the 19th September will start at 9.30am with a street parade from the Rotunda in Church Street to The Victoria Park. This will be a combined event with the Multicultural Festival Group.

Anyone is welcome to participate in the parade, e.g. Carry a banner or flag representing their heritage, agency, school, club etc.

The name brings back a thousand memories – dark eyes, a winning voice and songs which the whole world sang along to.  Back in the 1970s, Cat Stevens was the ultimate rock star.  Talented, charismatic, with a seemingly endless succession of beautiful melodies streaming from his imagination

But he wanted more out of life so at the height of his career, he shocked the world by taking his last bow.  The music stopped and Cat Stevens was no more.

Whatever became of the man who wrote Father and Son, Moonshadow, and Where do the children play?
Why did he turn back on his word?

Peacetrain is a night of music and story-telling which will strike a chord deep inside the heart of anyone who longs for something more.

Hear 23 hits sung with remarkable authenticity by one of Australia’s most exciting young artists Darren Coggan, backed by a high-energy band.  From First Cut is the Deepest, to Remember the days of the Old School Yard, Lady D’Arbanville, and Peace Train.

Peace Train- The Cat Stevens Story has had Australian Audiences on their feet, cheering for more at every stop on the national tour.

Exhibition Curator Gay Hendriksen will present a talk about the exhibition.

The goal of the Tony McGrane Memorial Scholarship is to recognise Tony's considerable contribution to the establishment and development of the Dubbo Campus of Charles Sturt University. He was the man of great foresight for Dubbo, and steadfast in his commitment to the Orana Region.

The Scholarship will be of great benefit to rural students wishing to further their education at Australia's premier inland university and will create an appropriate and lasting memory of this outstanding man.

Come and see the volunteers who make up the NSW Rural Fire Service competing in their biennale State Championships. Entry to watch the event is free to the public.
Their will be over 200 firefighters from all over the State taking on the might of the local senior and cadet Orana teams. Bring a picnic and enjoy the competition.

Embroiderer’s Guild Biennial Exhibition of fine needlework.                                                                                 

Titled – Remember Travelling Exhibition

Entry includes Devonshire Tea

A feast of artworks will be on display at the Lazy River Estate, with artists from Dubbo, Narromine and Gilgandra plating up their offerings as a part of the Lazy River Feast on 25th September, which includes a food and music event. All artists involved are members of Fresh Arts Inc.

The Lazy River Feast will be a celebration of Art, Food, Music and Environmental Activities on the banks of the Macquarie River on Saturday 25th September from 9am – 10.30pm.
The Lazy River Feast will be run in association with RiverSmart and throughout the day there will be plenty of activities for the kids incorporating the use of our river. Activities include canoe rides, dragon boating, Water Bug & Water Watch with Dubbo Field Naturalists, Zoomoovz and much more.
Showcasing some of Dubbo finest musicians the music festival will run from 1.30pm until 10pm with bands including Green River, Red Lounge and the Dubbo Big Band, just to name a few.
Everyone is encouraged to come along and relax on the river. A BBQ, Bar facilities, tea & coffee and gelato will be provided but everyone is more than welcome to bring a picnic and esky for the day.
Fresh Arts will be running an art exhibition in the cellar door which will be open to the general public from 4pm.

The Multicultural Festival is held to celebrate the unity of cultural and linguistic diversity of over 70 nationalities within our community.
Children from many different countries will welcome you in their own language and then sing 'We are one but we are many".

Entertainment will be by local and state performers of all cultures. With an appearance from Bhangra Troupe from Platinum Indian Entertainment and Dohl players, singers and dancers.

Cuisine from many cultures will be provided for your enjoyment.

The Tashi plays are theatrical adaptations of Anna and Barbara Fleming’s well loved children’s books about the magical and mysterious adventures of a young migrant boy, Tashi, and his best friend, Jack.

Tashi and the Big Stinker and Tashi: The Swan and the Dragon are performed in pairs.  Each different story is performed on the same set by the same four performers and is underscored by a dynamic sound design.

Imaginary’s Tashi plays have been seen by over 15,000 Queensland children and carers since 2006.

“Imaginary Theatre Company uses a technique of introducing little children to the concept of theatre that is supremely effective and, I suspect,  unique….the older members of the audience enjoyed it as much as their littlies – and I – did”
ALISON COTES, A LITTLE GOSSIP, 28 SEPTEMBER 2009

“Everything was fabulous….thankyou for making my four year old’s first experience of imaginary theatre so wonderful”
S. MANTIS, PARENT, POWERKIDZ SESSION, BRISBANE.
POWERHOUSE, JULY 2008

Tickets available from the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre, Monday to Friday 9.30am-4.30pm, or one hour prior to the show.

Are you a director of a business or nonprofit organisation? Discover what your legal responsibilities and duties are with this interative and discussion based workshop.

The Tashi plays are theatrical adaptations of Anna and Barbara Fleming’s well loved children’s books about the magical and mysterious adventures of a young migrant boy, Tashi, and his best friend, Jack.

Tashi and the Big Stinker and Tashi: The Swan and the Dragon are performed in pairs.  Each different story is performed on the same set by the same four performers and is underscored by a dynamic sound design.

Imaginary’s Tashi plays have been seen by over 15,000 Queensland children and carers since 2006.

“Imaginary Theatre Company uses a technique of introducing little children to the concept of theatre that is supremely effective and, I suspect,  unique….the older members of the audience enjoyed it as much as their littlies – and I – did”
ALISON COTES, A LITTLE GOSSIP, 28 SEPTEMBER 2009

“Everything was fabulous….thankyou for making my four year old’s first experience of imaginary theatre so wonderful”
S. MANTIS, PARENT, POWERKIDZ SESSION, BRISBANE.
POWERHOUSE, JULY 2008

Come along for what has become a trendy, social, must-not-miss event! The markets are a perfect place to catch up with your friends over a freshly-cooked breakfast, flavoursome cup of coffee and a great range of local produce.

Get your toes tapping at Zoo Grooves! This year's event will be held on Saturday 2 October 2010 at the African Picnic Ground, Taronga Western Plains Zoo.

Entertainment will commence from 2:45pm featuring head line act Mental as Anything. Zoo Grooves is a fun filled family day out with activities for the children including face painting and a reptile encounter, as well as the Grooves bar, hampers and platters for the adults, all set in the beautiful location of the African Picnic Ground.

Entry is from 1pm, so bring a picnic rug and a folding chair and sit back and enjoy the entertainment in Dubbo's unique concert setting.

Proceeds from Zoo Grooves will support the Zoo’s Sumatran Tiger conservation program.

More details regarding ticket prices to come soon.

For further information: http://www.taronga.org.au/western-plains-zoo/plan-your-visit/promotions--special-events/zoo-grooves-2010.aspx

Take your writing to the next level, Workshops designed to develop the skills of emerging writers across all genres.

In this workshop participants learn about different types of policies and why they are important for establishing best employment practices. NSW IR will run through step-by-step procedures to develop practical policies for your workplace. We will also discuss tips for successful implementation.

Register online now by cllicking on 'Workshops' at http://www.industrialrelations.nsw.gov.au/Home.html
For all enquiries contact Andy Parkee & Rebecca Santos on (02) 9020 4612

The NSW Appaloosa Championship show will be held at the Dubbo City showgrounds. This event attracts hundreds of people from around Australia and is an important event for all horse lovers.

The Appaloosa is still sort after today for the same reasons he was by Nobles, Kings and Chiefs: durability, intelligence, versatility and of cause, his ever delightful colorful coat. No two are ever the same, much like their owners.

For more information: http://www.orangeregionalappaloosaclub.com/

This interactive workshop will assist employers to implement good employment pracices to deal with the challenges of keeping staff motivated and performing well. We will also look at managing difficult workplace situations and poor performance.

Register online now by cllicking on 'Workshops' at http://www.industrialrelations.nsw.gov.au/Home.html
For all enquiries contact Andy Parkee & Rebecca Santos on (02) 9020 4612

A National Mental Health Month Event, Unmasking Mental Illness - Lifting Stigma.

Entertainment on the night includes Local band '8 Ball' from 8pm till late, Live Circus West Performance and Dance Performances by Stepping Out Dance Factory and Local Belly Dancing Group.

All proceeds from the night will assist the NALAG Centre for loss and Grief, Dubbo's Blue Healers Depression Stress and Anxiety Program. 


Dress code for the night is Formal Masquerade.

All stallholders welcome. Fresh produce, bric-a-brac and craft, cooking, plants, flowers etc.

The 2010 Frontier Services Classic Outback Trial will be conducted in Western and Central New South Wales for Historic rally vehicles built up to 1996. The event will start and finish in Forbes, completing several loops around regional centres; Forbes, Coonabarabran and Dubbo. As with the 2009 Trial, the event will serve to create awareness of Frontier Services' Outback Links programme, which aims to reduce isolation and disadvantage in Outback Australia by linking appropriately skilled and gifted volunteers with people who could use a helping hand. A feature of the event will be a stop in Coonabarabran, where it will form part of the town's 150th anniversary celebrations.

The concept of the Frontier Services Classic Outback Trial is to run an outback style Trial through suitable areas of NSW. Dates of the event are October 10 to 16 - 2010. The organisers Philip Bernadou, Tom Snooks, Phil Rainer and Bob Watson (organisers of the 2008 Red Centre to Gold Coast Trial) have developed a similar, but more compact version of these past events. Service Crews will have less distance to travel to provide support to Competitors.

Entry fee for the Trial will be $3,750
Final Supplementary Regulations and Entry Form Now Available

An evening in the Old Dubbo Gaol, including dinner and entertainment.  This night is an Annual Fundraising Event to support the Dubbo Rescue Squad to be held at the Historical Old Dubbo Gaol. A must for your social calendar - get your friends together and support a great cause.

Come along for what has become a trendy, social, must-not-miss event! The markets are a perfect place to catch up with your friends over a freshly-cooked breakfast, flavoursome cup of coffee and a great range of local produce.

The theme of this national forum is "Lifting the Lid", recognises leadership, diversity and the contribution of and by women across the professional landscape in rural, regional and remote Australia.  By holding this national forum in a regional city of NSW - the aim is to encourage delegates working in Local Government in the cities  across Australia to attend and participate.  It will demonstrate the value of having women as part of the professional team by acknowledging their skills and contributions.

Rural, Regional and Remote Australia National Forum.
Celebrating 2010 Year of Women in Local Government.

Web: http://www.rdaorana.org.au

To Register: Catriona MacCallum

Each year the Dubbo Chamber of Commerce and Industry presents the "Rhino Awards" to honour the city's most outstanding businesses. The Rhino, which is used as the logo of the Chamber, reflects both the fact that Dubbo is home to the Taronga Western Plains Zoo, and symbolises the strength of our local business community. The presentation night is one of the city's most prestigious annual events, a time when the city's business community honours its most outstanding performers in a number of categories.

This year's theme is 'Escape to the Sea'.

Macquarie Conservatorium staff members present a diverse range of music for a wide range of instruments including music for flute, saxophone, voice and piano.

The 2010 Carbon Farming Conference will be the first time the whole-of-farming carbon opportunity will be presented in one event. At the 2010 Carbon Farming Conference and Expo we trow open the doors to welcome managers interested in management practices that lead to sustainabitiy and sequestration, due to the possibility of new revenue streams.

It’s time to bid the Scared Weird Little Guys farewell. The Scaredies stuff has always been fresh and clever, their talent plain to see and their comedy, music and improvisation make each show unique. From award winning tours around the world, orchestras, rock bands, TV and radio all the way to an ARIA and a packed MCG the Scaredies have done it all.

Now it’s “Enough Already” for one of Australia’s most loved comedy duos. After 20 years and 4,500 shows there’s one last chance to see them rock. Still as fresh and clever as ever don’t miss out!

It’s going to be different world without the Scared Weird Little Guys.

Duration: 1.5 hours with no interval

May involve smoke machine

After the Dubbo Show, the City Of Dubbo Turf Club's Derby Day is the biggest party on the social calendar in the city and the Committee and management of the Club have taken steps this year in what is somewhat of a revamp of the day to ensure patrons have a day to remember.

The Dubbo Turf Club is gearing up for another big day that in previous years has drawn crowds of between 5000 and 6000 people with package sales going extremely well and the interest growing as the day draws near.

Dubbo Turf Club, ‘The Racing Hub of the West’, is situated on the Golden Highway (Dunedoo Road) on the eastern side of town.

2010 DERBY DAY - DUBBO'S BIGGEST PARTY

NON-TAB

Full Bar Facilities available at the racecourse.

City of Dubbo Turf Club promotes the responsible service of alcohol.
No alcohol to be brought onto or taken away from racecourse.

Saturday 30th Oct 2010
Gates open 11am
Courtesy Buses Operating

Raceday Packages
Entry - $20 each or pre-purchased $35 per couple from
South Dubbo Tavern Bottle Shop
Gearin' Up - Oran Mall
Macquarie Inn
Grand Marquee - $95

For more information about the packages: http://www.dubboturfclub.com.au/index.html

The Dubbo Turf Club is gearing up for another big day that in previous years has drawn crowds of between 5000 and 6000 people with package sales going extremely well and the interest growing as the day draws near.
Dubbo Turf Club, ‘The Racing Hub of the West’, is situated on the Golden Highway (Dunedoo Road) on the eastern side of town.
Dubbo is renowned for its bias free track, where every runner and every punter gets the chance to win.

NON-TAB

Full Bar Facilities available at the racecourse.

City of Dubbo Turf Club promotes the responsible service of alcohol.
No alcohol to be brought onto or taken away from racecourse.

Come along for what has become a trendy, social, must-not-miss event! The markets are a perfect place to catch up with your friends over a freshly-cooked breakfast, flavoursome cup of coffee and a great range of local produce.

The highly successful Harmony Singers present an evening of Stage and Screen. The concert will feature Director, Lindy Blekemore, Guest Conductor, Kenneth Teoh and pianist, Diane Pascoe.

All stallholders welcome. Fresh produce, bric-a-brac and craft, cooking, plants, flowers etc.

Come along for what has become a trendy, social, must-not-miss event! The markets are a perfect place to catch up with your friends over a freshly-cooked breakfast, flavoursome cup of coffee and a great range of local produce.

The hottest V8 Super Sedan fields ever to contest the New South Wales State Title with National Champion Darren Kane; His hang-on style said to be worth the gate admission on its own.
Full support program and giveaways.

Dubbo is set to dazzle when the cities community comes together to share a little of the Christmas spirit.€ Fun and fair activities for all the family to enjoy.€€ There’ll be side show rides, fairy floss,€ choirs and the man in the big red suit even makes a special appearance!

Come along for what has become a trendy, social, must-not-miss event! The markets are a perfect place to catch up with your friends over a freshly-cooked breakfast, flavoursome cup of coffee and a great range of local produce.

All stallholders welcome. Fresh produce, bric-a-brac and craft, cooking, plants, flowers etc.

Come along for what has become a trendy, social, must-not-miss event! The markets are a perfect place to catch up with your friends over a freshly-cooked breakfast, flavoursome cup of coffee and a great range of local produce.