Benjamin Palmer, Daily Liberal

Benjamin Palmer

Daily Liberal

Mudgee, NSW, Australia

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  • The Land
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Past articles by Benjamin:

Social media not to blame for Dubbo crime

There is little information to suggest social media is a driver of crime. → Read More

Four-hectare west Dubbo site announced for long-delayed rehab facility

After a years-long delay, a small step is being made towards a planned drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility... → Read More

Boy airlifted from Hill End Road home after being shot with an arrow

A boy is in a stable condition at Westmead Children's Hospital. → Read More

Mudgee Wombat players enroute to finals match save elderly woman trapped in ditch near Wellington

The quick thinking of a team of Mudgee Wombats players saved the life of an elderly woman who spent a night trapped outdoors with a broken shoulder on her birthday. → Read More

Tributes flood in for Malcolm Petrie as Mitre 10 staff form guard of honour for beloved colleague

Malcolm Petrie died, aged 90, on Thursday August 25. → Read More

Flashback Friday: Dubbo's Debutante Balls and Formals in 2011

2011 was a busy year in Dubbo for formals and deb balls around town. → Read More

Dubbo council could dip its toes in NSW government e-scooter trial

A NSW Government trial focusing on electric scooters has seen Dubbo council look at dipping its toes in... → Read More

Large parts of Dubbo without power on Wednesday afternoon

Police directing traffic on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Nicholas Guthrie A wide area of Dubbo was plunged into darkness on Wednesday afternoon, 27 July during an unexpected power outage. The Dubbo CBD is quiet as stores and shoppers were left without power. → Read More

There is a small device in your house right now that could save your life, but does it work?

Glen Whitehead said it's important people make sure their smoke alarms are up to date. Winter in Dubbo means blankets, heaters and putting a log or two on the fire but this winter Fire and Rescue NSW said it have seen a concerning increase in fire fatalities in the home. More than 10 people have died and of the 400 homes damaged by fire this winter, almost 50% did not have a working smoke alarm. → Read More

About to enter its third week, why has Dubbo's boil water alert persisted for so long?

Dubbo residents woke up to a 'boil water' alert from council on Wednesday 7 July, which was expected to last for a week, but more than two weeks in with only some areas of Dubbo lifted, what is happening and what is council doing to precent this happening in the future? → Read More

Who killed Georgina Watmore and Catherine Holmes? The 35-year-old Cowra murder that is still unsolved

What happened to Georgina Watmore and Catherine Holmes? The mystery remains unsolved. → Read More

Who killed racing identity Howard Tyrell? The Dubbo murder left unsolved for 45 years

Who killed Howard Tyrell? The murder left unsolved for 45 years On August 4 it will have been 45 years to the day since Howard James Tyrell, then aged 42, was fatally shot by an unknown person or people at his NSW Central West property. → Read More

The Carl's Jr Dubbo open date is July 20 and free burgers for a year could be on the menu

Carl's Jr in Dubbo before its official opening on July 20. Photo: Belinda Soole Dubbo will be the home of the first Carl's Jr in western NSW when the fast food restaurant opens on Wednesday 20 July. → Read More

Tiny chefs learn new skills at Dubbo's Orana Mall

Dubbo's tiny budding chefs learned some new cooking skills. → Read More

Who killed racing identity Howard Tyrell? The Dubbo murder left unsolved for 45 years

Who killed Howard Tyrell? The Dubbo murder left unsolved for 45 years On August 4 it will have been 45 years to the day since Howard James Tyrell, then aged 42, was fatally shot by an unknown person or people at his Dubbo property. → Read More

Dubbo Council said it will look to lift last week's boil water alert in stages

Council mayor Mathew Dickerson gave an update on the current boil water alert active in Dubbo. → Read More

Wellington man charged with 13 offences will face Tamworth court today

A Wellington man has been charged by following a pursuit and multiple alleged attempted carjackings. → Read More

Carl's Jr Dubbo will open this week

Carl's Jr in Dubbo before its official opening on July 20. Photo: Belinda Soole Dubbo will be the home of the first Carl's Jr in western NSW when the fast food restaurant opens on Wednesday 20 July. → Read More

Dubbo couple 'over the moon' after their stolen French Bulldog was recovered in Gilgandra

Grandchildren Boston Richards, Archer Mealey, Scarlette Mealey, Rylee Richards with Tracey Richards and Pearl. Photo: Belinda Soole A potential tragedy has turned into elation for a couple whose dog was taken from their home in Dubbo five days ago. → Read More

Dubbo Council said it will look to lift last week's boil water alert in stages

Council mayor Mathew Dickerson gave an update on the current boil water alert active in Dubbo. → Read More