So many slaters!
Enid Grace Coupé spotted this mass exodus away from the river in Walgett and reckons it’s a sign of rain coming.
What’s a sure sign for you that there’s rain on the way?
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'Last royal coachmaker' says King's Carriage almost complete
Former Dubbo local Jim Frecklington, best known as the world’s last carriage maker, has almost finished a 3-tonne gold-leaf embossed carriage for King Charles despite undergoing treatment for cancer.
The 74-year-old worked on it in a Sydney shed every day for the past six years with the help from specialised craftsman Australia-wide to finish it.
There’s some reports of more than 150mm of rain falling in a 2 hour period just outside Mudgee.
It had closed the Castlereagh Highway in both directions for a couple of hours but reopened by 10pm Friday.
Angela Sinclair took this video 7km outside of Mudgee on the Sydney side after getting caught in the rain.
Share your rainfall totals and photos in the comments below.
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The NSW SES have been called to 45 incidents in the Western and Far Western regions this afternoon/evening after storms ripped through the area.
Carinda has had the worst impact with several buildings damaged including roofs torn from structures and 5 power poles brought down.
There have been dozens of power outages right across the Central and Upper West.
📱Chris Isaac
Photos in the comments.
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Is meat the secret to winning the NRL Grand final?
Carnivore = champions? 🥩🏆🏉 Isaah Yeo’s dad Justin spoke to James Findlay ahead of Sunday’s NRL grand final to see how the Panthers co-captain is preparing - and the discussion turned to food…
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Recruitment march for WWI, 1915
WWI recruitment march from Gilgandra to Sydney 🚶
In 1915, after hearing the news about Gallipoli and the dwindling levels of recruits, town butcher Dick and plumber Bill led a march to bolster numbers for the Australian forces.
They travelled about 515 kilometres from Gilgandra in western NSW to Sydney, attracting more people as they went.
The group affectionately known as the 'Coo-ees' received a large welcome when they made it to the city.
This story was unearthed in the ABC Archives.
For more Anzac Day coverage: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-25/australians-gather-for-anzac-day-services-around-the-country/103763630.
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Hairy Panic in Dubbo
👀 HAIRY PANIC, WITCH GRASS OR V8 BURNS? 👀
Whatever you call the 'Panicum genus' species - it's once again piling up on houses and even blocking roads across regional New South Wales.
📱 Liz Smith was shocked to see this when left Dubbo airport earlier this week!
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DUBBO DOWNPOUR ⛈️
Caitlyn took this footage at the carpark at Dubbo Square, saying it was ankle deep in some places.
The official airport gauge recorded 33mm in 30 mins, and a total of 39.4mm.
We’ve seen reports of more than 60mm in an hour just out of Dubbo.
How much at your place?
As of 8pm, rain continues to fall in many parts of the Western Plains.
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Know your ABCs in an emergency
This summer, know your ABCs in an emergency: Action plan, Be safe, Connect with us.
The ABC has a host of useful resources on how to best prepare yourself for emergency weather, so you can keep your household safe.
Plan for an emergency here: abc.net.au/emergency
Saying goodbye is never easy | Muster Dogs | ABC TV + ABC iview
😩 ”I will miss them all.”
Teary den mother Carolyn Hudson says goodbye to her Australian border collie pups as they leave their Dubbo home and start their journey to become champion Muster Dogs with new owners across Australia.
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The moment Muster Dogs were born | Muster Dogs | ABC TV + ABC iview
After 14 long hours, beloved doggie Debbie gives birth to 10 healthy and gorgeous Australian Border Collie puppies in Dubbo. All these puppies are going to good homes and five are destined for the spotlight on the new series of Muster Dogs.
🐾Which one is your favourite pick of the litter?
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