Past Events


  1. July 2023 food and film night

    22 July 2023 6:00 PM
    112 Gipps St. Rear hall of the Salvation Army

    Our monthly food and film night.

    This month's film is The Real Dirt on Farmer John.

    The film is an 'epic tale of a maverick Midwestern farmer. Castigated as a pariah in his community, Farmer John bravely transforms his farm amidst a failing economy, vicious rumors, and arson. He succeeds …

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  2. June 2023 food and film night

    24 June 2023 6:00 PM
    112 Gipps St. Rear hall of the Salvation Army

    Our monthly food and film night.

    This month's film is The Best of Both Worlds: Cohousing's Promise.

    The film 'explores the concept of cohousing as expressed through first-hand observations of residents of four cohousing communities in the US'.

    Afterwards Transition Dubbo convenor Peter Duggan will provide a brief discussion on …

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  3. Native Secrets Tour June 2023

    17 June 2023 1:00 PM
    118R Benolong Rd, Dubbo

    Please join us as we visit Phil and Cherie Thompson and their company Native Secrets, which distills essential oils from cypress tree leaves for body care products using indigenous knowledge. Please wear enclosed shoes.

    Directions: 118R Benolong Road, Benolong. Follow Benolong Road (left turn off Obley Road) for 11 kms …

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  4. Transition Dubbo market stall and seed library June 2023

    03 June 2023 8:00 AM
    Dubbo Farmers Market (corner Macquarie Street and the Newell Highway, Dubbo).

    Come say hello at our stall at the Dubbo Farmers' Market. We have giveaway bags, homemade laundry liquid and information flyers to hand out as well as our popular seed library where people are given free seeds to grow, harvest and return to further share among the community!

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  5. Farm tour - Bruce Maynard

    23 April 2023 8:00 AM
    Meet outside the Community Arts Building, near the corner of Gipps and Wingewarra Streets, Dubbo.

    Join us for a farm tour of Bruce Maynard's property. Bruce will introduce us to the regenerative farming practices he has innovated over the past 30 years. Car pooling options available. Wear covered shoes and hat. BYO chair, water, snacks and binoculars.

    Meet outside the Community Arts Building, near the …

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  6. April 2023 food and film night

    22 April 2023 6:00 PM
    112 Gipps St. Rear hall of the Salvation Army

    Our monthly food and film night. Join us to swap locally-grown produce, share a meal, and enjoy a film.

    This month's film is No Impact Man.

    This documentary tells the story of author Colin Beavan, who went completely "green," giving up virtually all of the comforts of modern living -- electricity …

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  7. Healthy Rivers Campfire Event

    20 April 2023 4:30 PM
    Sandy Beach, Dubbo

    Join us in a campfire event to celebrate and learn about the wonderful Wambuul-Macquarie River. The event starts off at 4:30pm with a sustainable fishing clinic (great as a school holiday activity for the kids), a campfire at 6pm (BYO dinner and drinks) followed by a talk on the …

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  8. Regenerative Farming talk by Bruce Maynard

    18 April 2023 7:00 PM
    76 Wingewarra Street, Dubbo (Black Box Theatre, Community Arts Centre)

    Bruce Maynard, Narromine farmer and winner of the 2022 Bob Hawke Landcare Award, will talk on regenerative farming practices such as:

    • rebuilding natural structures to enlarge landscape functioning on property
    • the three layers ... grassland, scrubland, woodland
    • using agricultural tools to expand diversity
    • thinking of the landscape as an artists palette …
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  9. Transition Dubbo market stall and seed library April 2023

    15 April 2023 8:00 AM
    Dubbo Farmers Market (corner Macquarie Street and the Newell Highway, Dubbo).

    Come say hello at our stall at the Dubbo Farmers' Market. We have giveaway bags, homemade laundry liquid and information flyers to hand out as well as our popular seed library where people are given free seeds to grow, harvest and return to further share among the community!

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  10. March 2023 food and film night

    25 March 2023 6:00 PM
    112 Gipps St. Rear hall of the Salvation Army

    Our monthly food and film night. Join us to swap locally-grown produce, share a meal, and enjoy a film.

    "A Farm for the Future". In this documentary 'Wildlife filmmaker Rebecca Hosking investigates how to transform her family's farm in Devon into a low energy farm for the future, and discovers …

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  11. Farm tour - Crave Natural Permaculture

    18 March 2023 10:00 AM
    1056 Castlereagh Highway, Apple Tree Flat, NSW 2850. Around 12 km out of Mudgee.

    It can be a difficult driveway to find, so if you miss it turn around at Broombee Organics which is the next driveway. Green flags will be up on the property, to make it a little easier to locate.

    On your 3 hour farm tour, you will learn the basics …

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  12. Transition Dubbo market stall and seed library March 2023

    04 March 2023 8:00 AM
    Dubbo Farmers Market (corner Macquarie Street and the Newell Highway, Dubbo).

    Come say hello at our stall at the Dubbo Farmers' Market. We have giveaway bags, homemade laundry liquid and information flyers to hand out as well as our popular seed library where people are given free seeds to grow, harvest and return to further share among the community!

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  13. December social gathering

    17 December 2022 12:00 PM
    Lily's Polar Express Cafe (200 Fitzroy Street Dubbo)

    A chance to chat socially with like-minded people over a meal and share our ideas and knowledge on sustainable living. Please RSVP in case we need to make a booking.

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  14. Transition Dubbo market stall and seed library December 2022

    03 December 2022 8:00 AM
    Dubbo Farmers Market (corner Macquarie Street and the Newell Highway, Dubbo).

    Come say hello at our stall at the Dubbo Farmers' Market. We have giveaway bags, homemade laundry liquid and information flyers to hand out as well as our popular seed library where people are given free seeds to grow, harvest and return to further share among the community!

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  15. Boomerang Bag Making Session 5

    26 November 2022 3:00 PM
    112 Gipps St. Rear hall of the Salvation Army

    Come along to make a bag or two using recycled materials which would make a perfect gift at Christmas time for family and friends to help promote waste-free living.

    Please Contact us to RSVP if you intend to come along.

    What to bring

    A sewing machine/overlocker and accessories (scissors …

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  16. November Seedy Saturday

    19 November 2022 10:00 AM
    Dubbo Community Garden - 4 Palmer Street Dubbo

    Join us for the second session of our gardening discussion group. This month we'll be focussing on how to keep your plants alive in the temperature extremes of summer and sharing knowledge on how to prepare foliar sprays that help make your plants strong and productive. Feel free to ask …

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  17. November social gathering

    10 November 2022 10:30 AM
    Blend Sixty Six Cafe (83 Tamworth Street Dubbo)

    Chat socially with like-minded people over a meal and share our ideas and knowledge on sustainable living.

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  18. Transition Dubbo market stall and seed library November 2022

    05 November 2022 8:00 AM
    Dubbo Farmers Market (corner Macquarie Street and the Newell Highway, Dubbo).

    Say hello at our stall at the Dubbo Farmers Market. We have information flyers, boomerang bags, samples of homemade liquid laundry detergent as well as our popular seed library where people are given free seeds to grow, harvest and return to further share among the community.

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  19. October food and film night

    22 October 2022 6:00 PM
    110-112 Gipps St. Rear hall of the Salvation Army

    Our monthly food and film night. Join us to swap locally-grown produce, share a meal, and enjoy a film.

    This month we watch To Which We Belong. The film is a documentary that 'highlights farmers and ranchers leaving behind conventional practices that are no longer profitable or sustainable. These unsung …

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  20. October social gathering - picnic for nature

    16 October 2022 11:00 AM
    Regand Park

    Our social gathering event this month we will be taking part in the Nature Conservation Council's Picnic for Nature. Come join us along with Connective Indigenous Corporation, Dubbo Rivercare, Dubbo Environment Group, Healthy Rivers Dubbo, See You in Dubbo as we celebrate the natural beauty and biodiversity of our local …

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  21. September food and film night

    24 September 2022 6:00 PM
    110-112 Gipps St. Rear hall of the Salvation Army

    Our monthly food and film night. Join us to swap locally-grown produce, share a meal, and enjoy a film.

    This month we watch Reflection: a walk with water.

    Cost: $10

    In this documentary 'filmmaker Emmett Brennan embarks on a powerful journey to find stories of hope and healing. Along the …

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  22. Boomerang Bag Making Session 4

    24 September 2022 3:00 PM
    112 Gipps St. Rear hall of the Salvation Army

    Please join us in making boomerang bags to give away at our next market stall.

    Please Contact us to RSVP if you intend to come along.

    What to bring

    A sewing machine/overlocker and accessories (scissors, pins, sewing thread), recycled fabric. Fabric could also be donated in the weeks beforehand …

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  23. Transition Dubbo market stall and seed library September 2022

    17 September 2022 8:00 AM
    Dubbo Farmers Market (corner Macquarie Street and the Newell Highway, Dubbo).

    Come say hello at our stall at the Dubbo Farmers Market. We have giveaway bags, homemade laundry liquid and information flyers to hand out as well as our popular seed library where people are given free seeds to grow, harvest and return to further share among the community!

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  24. September morning tea

    10 September 2022 10:00 AM
    Shoyoen Japanese Garden (Elizabeth Park, Dubbo). Meet at the grassy area on the east side of the duck pond.

    Please join us as we enjoy a morning tea sitting among the beauty of this lovely garden. BYO picnic rug/food/drinks.

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  25. August Seedy Saturday

    27 August 2022 10:00 AM
    Dubbo Community Garden - 4 Palmer Street Dubbo

    Join us for a new seasonal discussion group that we've started where we share knowledge on what to plant in our gardens for the upcoming season. This month we'll be getting ready for Spring and knowledge on soil amendments, bed preparation and plant varieties suited for the Dubbo climate will …

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  26. Native Secrets Tour

    20 August 2022 2:00 PM
    118R Benolong Rd, Dubbo

    This event has been postponed due to wet ground conditions.

    Cherie and Phil are inviting us to tour their Native Secrets essential-oils business.

    "Inspired by one of the oldest cultures in the world, Native Secrets brings traditional medicinal practices to your everyday products. We extract essential oils from wild-harvested Australian …

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  27. August social gathering

    11 August 2022 12:30 PM
    Dun Lah Nursery Garden Cafe (109R Old Dubbo Road, Dubbo).

    A chance to chat socially with like-minded people over a meal and share our ideas and knowledge on sustainable living.

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  28. Transition Dubbo market stall and seed library August 2022

    06 August 2022 8:00 AM
    Dubbo Farmers Market (corner Macquarie Street and the Newell Highway, Dubbo).

    Come say hello at our stall at the Dubbo Farmers Market. We have giveaway bags and information flyers to hand out as well as our popular seed library where people are given free seeds to grow, harvest and return to further share among the community!

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  29. June food and film night

    25 June 2022 6:00 PM
    110-112 Gipps St. Rear hall of the Salvation Army

    Our monthly food and film night. Join us to swap locally-grown produce, share a meal, and enjoy a film.

    Cost: $10

    This month we watch Bag it

    The film is a 'wholesale investigation into plastic's effects on our oceans, environment, and bodies. We see how our crazy-for-plastic world has finally …

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  30. Transition Dubbo market stall June 2022

    18 June 2022 8:00 AM
    Dubbo Farmers Market (corner Macquarie Street and the Newell Highway, Dubbo).

    Come say hello at our stall at the Dubbo Farmers Market. We have giveaway bags and information flyers to hand out as well as our popular seed library where people are given free seeds to grow, harvest and return to further share among the community!

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  31. Boomerang Bag Making Session 3

    11 June 2022 3:00 PM
    112 Gipps St. Rear hall of the Salvation Army

    Unfortunately this event has been cancelled.

    Please join us in making boomerang bags to give away at our next market stall.

    Please Contact us to RSVP if you intend to come along.

    What to bring

    A sewing machine/overlocker and accessories (scissors, pins, sewing thread), recycled fabric. Fabric could also …

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  32. June social gathering

    09 June 2022 12:30 PM
    Cakes by Amy. 174 Darling St.

    Our monthly social gathering where we chat with like-minded people over a meal and share our ideas and knowledge on sustainable living. Contact us to RSVP for booking numbers.

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  33. May food and film night

    21 May 2022 6:00 PM
    110-112 Gipps St. Rear hall of the Salvation Army

    Our monthly food and film night. Join us to swap locally-grown produce, share a meal, and enjoy a film.

    Cost: $10

    This month we watch Honeyland.

    The film is a 'tough and tender portrait of the delicate balance between humankind and nature, a glimpse at a fast-disappearing way of life …

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  34. Transition Dubbo market stall and seed library May 2022

    07 May 2022 8:00 AM
    Dubbo Farmers Market (corner Macquarie Street and the Newell Highway, Dubbo).

    Come say hello at our stall at the Dubbo Farmers Market. We have giveaway bags and information flyers to hand out as well as our popular seed library where people are given free seeds to grow, harvest and return to further share among the community!

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  35. April food and film night

    23 April 2022 6:00 PM
    110-112 Gipps St. Rear hall of the Salvation Army

    Our monthly food and film night. Join us to swap locally-grown produce, share a meal, and enjoy a film.

    Cost: $10

    This month we watch Regenerating Australia

    Please also join us after the film for a group brainstorming session about what actions the Dubbo community can take to make regeneration …

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  36. Boomerang Bag Making Session 2

    23 April 2022 3:00 PM
    112 Gipps St. Rear hall of the Salvation Army

    Please join us in making boomerang bags to give away at our market stall we plan to hold next month.

    What to bring

    A sewing machine/overlocker and accessories (scissors, pins, sewing thread), recycled fabric. Fabric could also be donated in the weeks beforehand if you are unable to attend …

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  37. April social gathering

    14 April 2022 12:30 PM
    The Sand Goanna. Corner of Macquarie and Church Streets Dubbo.

    Our monthly social gathering where we chat with like-minded people over a meal and share our ideas and knowledge on sustainable living. Contact us if you'd like more information.

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  38. Jo's Garden Tour

    09 April 2022 2:00 PM
    25L Pinedale Rd Dubbo.

    Join us as we take a tour of Jo's vegie garden which incorporates a number of permaculture principles and practices including wicking beds, chooks, insect attracting plants, microclimates and more!

    Cost: Free

    What to bring

    Sun protection. Drink bottle.

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  39. Community Tree Planting Day

    02 April 2022 9:00 AM
    Wambuul Macquarie River, Dubbo

    What: We're supporting OzFish to plant approx. 700-800 trees along the river, on the zoo’s river frontage. This is part of the Wambuul Macquarie Riverbank Restoration Project that will plant a total of 2400 trees over the year, as well as controlling weeds. Native plants will provide food for …

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  40. March food and film night

    26 March 2022 6:00 PM
    110-112 Gipps St. Rear hall of the Salvation Army

    This event has been cancelled due to illness.

    Our monthly food and film night. Join us to swap locally-grown produce, share a meal, and enjoy a film.

    Cost: $10

    This month we watch Where There Once Was Water.

    Where is the water?

    A song for the sacred in all of us. An invitation to …

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  41. March social gathering

    10 March 2022 12:30 PM
    The Auctioneer. 46 Wingewarra St

    Our monthly social gathering where we chat with like-minded people over a meal and share our ideas and knowledge on sustainable living. Please Contact us to RSVP for booking numbers.

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  42. February food and film night

    26 February 2022 6:00 PM
    110-112 Gipps St. Rear hall of the Salvation Army

    Our monthly food and film night. Join us to swap locally-grown produce, share a meal, and enjoy a film.

    Cost: $10

    This month we watch In Transition 2.0.

    In Transition 2.0

    In Transition 2.0 is an inspirational immersion in the Transition movement, gathering stories from around the world of ordinary people …

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  43. February social gathering

    10 February 2022 12:30 PM
    The Def Chef. 43 Macquarie St

    Our monthly social gathering where we chat with like-minded people over a meal and share our ideas and knowledge on sustainable living. Please Contact us to RSVP for booking numbers.

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  44. Transition Dubbo market stall

    05 February 2022 8:00 AM
    Dubbo Farmers Market (corner Macquarie Street and the Newell Highway, Dubbo).

    Come say hello at our stall at the Dubbo Farmers Market. We have giveaway bags and information flyers to hand out.

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  45. January food and film night

    22 January 2022 6:00 PM
    110-112 Gipps St. Rear hall of the Salvation Army

    Our monthly food and film night. Join us to swap locally-grown produce, share a meal, and enjoy a film.

    Cost: $10

    This month we watch Tomorrow.

    The world's climate is changing. Instead of showing the worst that can happen, this documentary focuses on the people suggesting solutions and their actions …

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  46. Boomerang Bag Making Session

    15 January 2022 2:00 PM
    112 Gipps St. Rear hall of the Salvation Army

    Please join us in making boomerang bags to give away at our market stall we plan to hold over the next coming months.

    What to bring

    A sewing machine/overlocker and accessories (scissors, pins, sewing thread), recycled fabric. Fabric could also be donated in the weeks beforehand if you are …

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  47. January social gathering

    13 January 2022 10:30 AM
    The Grapevine Cafe. 144 Brisbane St

    Our monthly social gathering where we chat with like-minded people over a meal and share our ideas and knowledge on sustainable living. Please Contact us to RSVP for booking numbers.

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  48. Social gathering at Muki Cafe

    16 December 2021 12:30 PM
    Muki Cafe - 152 Cobra St, Dubbo

    The next of our regular monthly catch ups, where we chat socially with like-minded people over a meal and share our ideas and knowledge on sustainable living. Please Contact us to RSVP for booking numbers.

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Transition Dubbo acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we live, who build and foster sustainable communities. We also pay our respects to elders past, present and future.

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