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Golden ticket sees Aaron kicking-off next April’s Stock Route Music Fest!

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eing chosen as opening act for a major performing event is a thrill for any emerging artist, with Aaron Jurd bagging the honour for April’s Stock Route Music Festival.

The Lake Macquarie singer-songwriter landed the prestigious golden ticket after recently winning the Stock Route Music Festival Emerging Talent Competition, via a public voting blitz on social media.

“I am absolutely thrilled and honoured to be opening the Stock Route Music Festival,” Aaron said after the announcement.

“It’s an incredible opportunity to share my music with such a diverse and talented line-up of artists from both Canada and Australia.”

The Stock Route Music Festival is being held on Saturday, April 20, at the beautiful Lazy River Estate, and will feature an array of musical talent including Canadian sensation Dan Davidson, alongside co-headliner Australia’s own Travis Collins.

Support acts include such country music luminaries as award-winning artists Ashleigh Dallas, The Bushwhackers, Max Jackson, and 2023 Toyota Star Maker finalist, Robbie Mortimer.

Aaron’s inclusion in this esteemed line-up further solidifies his status as an emerging force within the country music scene, with the prize including the paid opening performance and accommodation.

Stock Route Music Festival Director Mat Smith said that the competition attracted many more entries this year with the four finalists being Aaron, Ella Powell, Ryan Mead, and Brock Curtis.

Thousands voted on the outcome, with Aaron coming first in a close finish.

“We were overwhelmed by the talent and number of entries and votes this year, and are excited to officially add Aaron to our list of talented artists for 2024,” Mat said.

Aaron is releasing new music early next year, which he will now showcase at the festival.

The Stock Route Music Festival is being supported by Club Dubbo, Destination NSW, Dubbo Regional Council, Inland Petroleum, Gilmour Constructions and Renovations, Treasco Surveyors, and Collie Hotel.

Media partners, include Dubbo Photo News and 2DU/Zoo FM.

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Profile CLAIRE CURTIN Where do you work? Specsavers Have you always lived in Dubbo? No, I moved to Dubbo from Sydney 12 years ago, although I did grow up in a small country town not far from here, which brings back many memories of me visitng Dubbo as a little girl with my parents, stocking up on goods for their local grocery store they owned.

What do you like to do in your spare time? I’m a mum to 3 busy boys. We are always busy with sport or activities or catching up with friends.

Do you have any hidden talents or special skills?

Hidden talent maybe… I do love stand up comedy.

Are you a morning person or a night owl? Morning person. I love to start my day fresh getting organised before my three little ones wake.

Do you have any pets? What are they and what are their names? I have a pug called Raymond who is 11 years old and a standard poodle called Tiger. They are best of friends What are you watching at the moment? Believe it or not, I actually do not watch TV. Have you read any good books lately? Currently reading Think Like A Monk What music do you like to listen to? I love all types of music. I do listen to music every day!

What does the next 5 years look like for you? Growing my team and my business to be the one store to buy your glasses from in Dubbo, and of course to enjoy watching my boys grow into handsome little men.

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LAZY RIVER MARKETS T

he Lazy River Estate Markets run twice a year, once in winter and then again in the lead up to Christmas.

This year’s Lazy River Estate Christmas Markets welcomed several thousand visitors through the gates, who supported more than 140 local stalls/vendors from across the region, with stalls ranging from food to clothes, jewelry, gourmet condiments, gifts, art, toys, Annalee Ball and Ben Barrett woodwork, homewares, beauty and more.

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CLOSE TO HOME

$22,000 RAISED FOR DEMENTIA RESEARCH R

esearch into one of our fastest-growing health concerns received a huge boost recently, thanks to the work of a local family deeply affected by the condition.

The Third Holland Open Garden and Memory Makers Art Prize, held last month has been hailed a huge success by raising more than $20,000 for both dementia research and the Dubbo Dementia Choir.

Organisers Lorraine Holland and her daughter Laura Dunkley know all too well the devastation of dementia. This is because the disease is widespread throughout their family, with Laura herself at high risk of developing the condition.

The dynamic mother-and-daughter duo are passionately committed to raising funds and awareness for the shattering disease, and were therefore thrilled with the success of the 2023 show.

“This year’s event was again a very successful one, both in terms of funds raised and the level of engagement from the community,” Lorraine said.

“Equally as important, it further raised awareness around supporting those living with dementia and their carers,” she added.

The event she explained, was fun, as well as informative.

“This was evidenced by the response to Anthony Ackroyd and his ‘laughter therapy’ presentation at the cocktail party. The connection attendees had with the art and the artists’ stories and, especially, the sheer joy experienced from both the dementia choir and all those who came to listen to them sing,”

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A total of 130 guests attended the cocktail party to showcase entries into the Memory Makers Art Prize. More than 20 per cent of the artworks on show sold on the evening, a significant success, given the current uncertain economic climate, Lorraine said.

Two original works donated by Tony Belobrajdic were sold at auction and raised more than $1000; meanwhile, approximately 500 people visited the two open gardens, at Lorraine’s home and the home of former Warren residents, Sue and Michael Egan.

A special performance by the Dubbo Dementia Choir was a highlight of the day. This involved about 40 choir members initially estimated to perform, surprisingly swelling to 70 singers; another testament to how involved those living with dementia wanted to be with the day, Lorraine said.

Sue Egan and Claire Austin, from the well-renowned Gin Garden Club, were scheduled for one garden walk and talk at each garden. However, they ended up conducting multiple garden walks and talks, due to the huge interest and numbers.

“The garden club sold out of all their plants and garden art, providing a significant donation towards the funds raised,” Lorraine said.

“Our raffle was well supported, with one of the most special outcomes, the winner of the Western Plains Taronga Zoo Safari Lodge experience, being a carer for her mum who is living with dementia.”

The excitement of this prize-winner was particularly touching, she enthused.

“She was so thrilled, that she will get to have a lovely experience and respite night out with her husband, but not be too far away from her mum. Meant to be!” Lorraine said.

The takings, she explained, will now be shared between some very important groups.

“A total of $22,000… $3000 more than last year. This year, we will be donating $20,000 to the Dementia Australia Research Foundation, and $2000 to the Dementia Choir.” Such a fine financial outcome in these tough times, was particularly pleasing, she explained.

“We are all thrilled with this result, as we anticipated that the fundraising may have been less this year, considering the economic climate.

“This is such a testament to the Dubbo Community: the generosity of people, of businesses, of Rotary clubs, and the hard work of all those who gave tirelessly of their time,” Lorraine concluded.

Sue and Michael Egan, generously opened-up the gardens of their historical Dubbo home for the Holland Open Gardens event, raising vital funds for dementia research. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Comedian and 'laughter therapy' advocate Anthony Ackroyd spoke at the Memory Makers Art Prize cocktail party about his extensive work with those living with dementia. PHOTO: PHILLIPA ENGLISH

Holland Open Garden and Memory Makers Art Prize organisers, Lorraine Holland (left) and Laura Dunkley. PHOTO: PHILLIPA ENGLISH.

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BRINGING EYE-CARE TO THE HIMALAYAS Specsavers’ Lisa loves helping us see

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ecently volunteering to help bring eye-care to one of the world’s poorest nations has reinforced to Lisa Truong the importance of us all looking after our sight.

Specsavers Dubbo’s newest Optometrist says the unique experience with the “Eyes4Everest” charity emphasised what a gift our eyesight is for all of us.

“I just came back from there. I had a month in the mountains of Nepal in the Himalayas - these were tiny villages on the mountainside of maybe a few hundred people,” Lisa said.

“We’d set up from little tests to full compliance eye tests and glasses, people would walk all the way from other villages for two-three hours just to see us; Specsavers were also very, very, supportive of me going,” she added.

With a commitment to the caring professions, she believes optometry offers a wonderful opportunity to provide professional care for one of the major health concerns for all of us.

“It’s something that we really take for granted. My passion was always in helping people, so I thought I’d give

optometry a bit of a shot.

“That’s why I joined Specsavers, we offer some really good quality eyewear, the very best, but also for those for whom cost is an issue, we cater for these people as well,” she said.

Originally from Sydney’s sprawling southwest at Liverpool, Lisa made the move to Dubbo initially for both work and adventure, but now considers herself very much a local.

“It started off as a career opportunity, I wanted to do something a little bit different.

“But now I’ve totally fallen in love with Dubbo, and working here, with the care that we give, I really enjoy it,” she said.

Like all of us though, she is feeling the heat from our protracted warm spell, just a tad.

“I do mind the heat but, like everyone, I’m getting by,” she said.

“Thankfully, your vision is one thing that is rarely impacted by such things as the weather or temperatures, but people have been enjoying coming into the air conditioning at the moment,” she laughed.

Understanding the importance of good vision; Specsavers Dubbo’s newest Optometrist, Lisa Truong, recently volunteered to help bring eye-care to some of the world’s poorest people. PHOTO: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS/KEN SMITH

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Gavin, who received the coveted Best Dance Moves award, also brought a touch of rhythm and creativity to the event. His unique dance styles and participation in a solo act at the end-of-year concert showcased not just his talent but the uplifting power of artistic expression.

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It was a night that not only brought smiles and applause but also strengthened the resolve to continue fostering an environment where every achievement, no matter its scale, is celebrated.

As Breakthru Dubbo looks forward to another year of empowering individuals and breaking barriers, this event will remain a cherished memory for everyone in the Breakthru Dubbo community, and we can’t wait to achieve so much more together in 2024.

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STREWTH! Aussie icons at the Taj Mahal, from local Chrissie card winner Zeon Kangaroos and koalas at the Taj Mahal – one of India’s most iconic structures – feature in this year’s winning Christmas card design by young local artist, Zeon Berger.

Children in the Dubbo electorate all unleashed their creativity in this year’s competition, State Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders said.

Each festive season, the local member calls on the talents of primary school children across the electorate to help design his Christmas Card. A total of more than 450 entries flooded in from pupils across the electorate for this year’s competition.

And it was 12-year-old St Mary’s Primary School student Zeon’s drawing of the Taj Mahal with greetings from Dubbo, with a few Aussie icons also taking in the sights.

Second place was also hotly-contended with Beau Boland from Geurie Public

School, with his Central Australia destination drawing, earning that spot. In third place was St Laurence’s Primary School’s Brianna Perera with her beach-inspired artwork.

“Zeon’s design – an iconic landmark, captured a dream to travel overseas and visit the Taj Mahal, and even included very clever branding of ‘Dub Air’ on the side of the plane,” Mr Saunders said.

“Christmas can look very different from family to family, but it was wonderful to get an insight into how children right across the electorate would love to spend the holiday; a huge ‘thank-you’ to all the students who put so much into their designs this year – and the teachers and parents for their support!”

Zeon’s Christmas card design is already Kangaroos, emus, and koalas at the Taj Mahal feature in this year’s winning Christmas card destarting to arrive in mailboxes across the sign by young local artist Zeon Berger, seen here with local member Dugald Saunders. PHOTO: region.

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Farewell to Mrs Therese Jones from St Pius friends and students

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Ted and Natalie Snare: local characters who will be missed T

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ed and Natalie Snare turned off the coffee machine for the last time at their Centrepoint Cafe and food store last week.

The pair have developed lifelong relationships in various businesses, but the friendly, often cheeky banter just north of Myer, has provided a unique welcoming environment.

After many years in pubs, cafes and time spent in the family news agency businesses the future is uncertain, but you can rest assured,

whatever they decide to do, it will be inclusive, fun and filled with laughter.

Rugby, hockey, and all sorts of sports and community interests have kept them involved over the years; what people are doing and the welfare of their families was often the connection between Ted and Nat and their customers.

Thanks for your generous service, spreading happiness to everyone who passed by and entered into Centrepoint Snares!

TEACHING colleagues, students, and the whole school community, recently bid farewell to long-serving colleague at St Pius X Primary School, Dubbo, Mrs Therese Jones.

These touching words were presented by Principal, Mrs Katrina Isbester, at her farewell from the School.

“Today we are here to celebrate Mrs Therese Jones. Mrs Jones is an outstanding teacher and leader in our school, “But it is important to acknowledge, that Mrs Jones is a very proud mother and grandmother, who delights in sharing the accomplishments of her family and often shares heartwarming and endearing stories. Family has always been a priority for Mrs Jones.

“Mrs Jones has a career that spans over 30 years in Catholic education, and St Pius X Catholic School has been blessed with her guidance and dedication for the last 16 years.

“During her time in Catholic Education, Mrs Jones has been a classroom teacher, REC and Acting Assistant Principal. In all of these roles,

Mrs Jones always focused on what was best for the students.

“Mrs Jones personifies Catholic Education, she constantly showed compassion and a genuine interest in each and every child she taught and worked with. She is always very generous in sharing her faith and fostering the faith and spirituality of everyone in our school community, and the wider Parish community.

“Mrs Jones is really a Master craftswoman, “She is a sculptor – as every year she has molded the hearts and minds of the children in her class.

“She is an artist – just adding a highlight here and there to ensure that every child would shine.

“She is conductor – with the ability to make our choir sound angelic.

“As I look into the audience, it is evident that many people have been touched by the wonderful contributions Mrs Jones has made, as they have come to help us celebrate this special occasion.

“I am sure that each and every one of us, will carry and cherish our special memories of Mrs Jones and join me in wishing her all the best in the next chapter or her life.

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Quilts of Valour for locals who served their country

Ray Winslow, now a grand-old 99, with his Quilt of Valour presented recently. Ray served during the Second World War in England and is seen here with his great-granddaughter, and daughter, Barbara. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

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hey’re the quilts of comfort, with a special presentation in Dubbo recently to former Diggers who served their country in its hour of need, and their loved ones.

The handover ceremony, at the Veteran Drop-In Centre, involved three quilts lovingly made by volunteers honouring the war service by two veterans, and a family member of another veteran, Quilts of Valour Australia NSW representatives Pam and Chris Bellhouse explained.

“Helen Schiemer received her quilt in memory of the service, sacrifice, and valour by Private Robert Francis

Helen Schiemer and her family with the Quilt of Valour presented in memory of the service, sacrifice, and valour, of Private Robert Francis Briggs, who served in World War II. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Briggs, from the Australian Light AA Battery in World War II where Private Briggs served in New Guinea,” Pam revealed.

“Helen’s quilt was made

by Monique Reidel, Bay Quilters, Beaumaris, Victoria,” she added.

Veteran David Crowe received his quilt for his service in the Royal Australian Air Force where he attained the rank of corporal and served in the Pacific region.

Another ex-serviceman Ray Winslow, now a grandold 99, served during the Second World War after joining the Army and training as a signalman.

He transferred to the Roy-

al Australian Air Force and attained the rank of flying officer, trained in Australia, and served in England,” Pam said.

“His squadron was tasked with anti-aircraft duties, operating a variety of aircraft in this role, including Spitfires.”

She revealed that his quilt was designed and made by herself and Chris at their Mudgee home, with custom-quilting by Catherine Beer of Coolah.

“Friends, overseas and local family members attended, including Ray’s great-granddaughter, who lives in England and who is currently visiting family and

who was thrilled to be in Dubbo at the presentation, as did Dave Hunt and Shaun Graham of the Dubbo RSL Sub Branch,” Pam said.

“Shaun gave the Ode, and the presentation concluded with a minute’s silence, which was then followed by refreshments,” she concluded.

Quilts of Valour Australia involves hundreds of generous quilt makers right around the country contributing spreads to veterans and their families, with more than 3000 of the lovingly-created efforts having been presented to veterans who served their country.

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BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Dec 14: Kim Beazley, former Labor leader, 75. Cliff Williams, AC/DC musician, 74. Kerryn Phelps, doctor-politician, 66. Sussan Ley, Federal politician, 62.

Rebecca Gibney, actress, 59. Rob Oakeshott, politician, 54. Nadine Garner, actress, 53. Miranda Hart, British actress-comedian, 51. Brendan Nash, cricketer, 46. Sophie Monk, singer, 44. Sam Burgess, footy player, 35. Vanessa Hudgens, singer-actress, 35.

Dec 15: Thaao Penghlis, actor, 78. Don Johnson, US actor, 74. Greg Matthews, cricketer, 64. Adam Brody, US actor, 44. Kirsty Lee Allan, Dubbo-born actress, 39.

Ashleigh & Nicole Sykes, Dubbo’s twin soccer stars, 32.

Dec 16: Liv Ullmann, Norwegian actress, 85. Benny Andersson, of pop group ABBA, 77. Benjamin Bratt, US actor, 60. Georgie Parker, actress, 59. Miranda Otto, actress, 56. Zeljko Kalac, soccer player, 51. Flo Rida, US rapper-singer, 44. Axle Whitehead, singer-actor, 43.

Brad Pitt Dec 17: Pope Francis, church leader, 87. Tommy Steele, British singer-actor, 87. Michael Edgley, entertainment entrepreneur, 80.

Bill Pullman, US actor, 70. Sara Dallin, of Bananarama, 62. Giovanni Ribisi, US actor, 49. Milla Jovovich, US actress, 48. Matt Canavan, Liberal politician, 43.

Dec 18: Keith Richards, Rolling Stone, 80. Steven Spielberg, US film director, 77. Gillian Armstrong, film director, 73. Andy Thomas, astronaut, 72. Frankie J: Holden, singer, 71. Ray Liotta, US actor, 69. Brad Pitt, US actor, 60. Rachel Griffiths, actress, 55. Bridie Carter, McLeod’s Daughters actress, 53. Arantxa SanchezVicario, Spanish tennis player, 52. Sia Furler, singer, 48.

Josh Pyke, singer-songwriter, 46. Katie Holmes, US actress, 45. Christina Aguilera, US singer, 43.

Dec 19: Kevan Gosper, Olympic athlete, 90. Richard Alston, former politician, 82. Lisa Wilkinson, TV presenter, 64. Mike Lookinland, The Brady Bunch actor, 63.

Kristina Keneally, politician, 55. Alyssa Milano, US actress, 51. Ricky Ponting, cricketer, 49. Jake Gyllenhaal, US actor, 43.

Dec 20: Ray Martin, TV personality, 79. John Bertrand, America’s Cup-winning sailor, 77. Uri Geller, Israeli psychic, 77. Ken Duncan, photographer, 69. Deborah Hutton, media personality, 62. Jonah Hill, US actor, 40.

JoJo, US singer, 33.

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Carols by Candlelight brings the Dubbo community together

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By LAUREN ASHWORTH

arols by Candlelight was a big hit this year, bringing families and the community together for some much-needed endof-year good cheer. Our photographers were there to catch the magical and memorable moments of the special evening.

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Dubbo hospitality entrepreneur Errin Williamson. PHOTOS: TEJASWEE RAJTHALA

By LANA EATHER

ith a knack of dreaming of the possibilities and then bringing those dreams to fruition, Errin Williamson is no stranger to the Dubbo hospitality scene. Born and raised in Dubbo, Errin has successfully created her own café and restaurant in Dubbo’s beloved CSC and Down the Lane. Seeing an opportunity to expand their innovative enterprises, Errin and her team will commence operating two locally based businesses: Juicey Boys and Jimmy Barnet Espresso Bar. Situated in Dubbo Square on Macquarie Street, Juicey Boys will delight with a selection of freshly squeezed juices, invigorating protein smoothies, delicious smoothies and ever-popular gelatos… all a perfect choice for a quick yet nourishing option. Juicey Boys will have you covered operating from 9am-6pm Monday to Friday with a late-evening alternative on Thursdays until 8pm, Saturday 9am-4pm and Sunday 10am-4pm.

With Errin’s commitment to the Dubbo community and to the growth and prosperity of the region, she also proudly acquired the Jimmy Barnet Espresso Bar located under The Exchange Clock Tower.

With the utmost care and passion Jimmy Barnet’s barista Max will continue to supply top-tier Allpress coffee teamed with sweet delights to relish each morning and afternoon from 6am to 2pm. Dine under the picturesque verandas of the stately Clock Tower or savour a timely takeaway to start the working day. There is no doubt Errin and her team will continue to offer an exceptional experience for their customers, and aim high with providing respect, care, good vibes and a delicious menu!

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Because the Dubbo Region is the best place to build your career DUBBO WORKS is highlighting the excellent career and learning opportunities the Dubbo region offers. DUBBO WORKS is a community-building initiative brought to you by Fletcher International Exports and Dubbo Photo News.

To contribute ideas, email dubboworks@dubbophotonews.com.au phone 6885 4433.

FOCUS ON FLETCHERS

Fletchers is a second family for Tom

By YVETTE AUBUSSON-FOLEY FAR from his tropical village home in Fiji where he worked as a farmer, 30-yearold Tomasi Ramosi arrived in Australia for the first time in 2021 to take up a position with Fletcher International Exports.

“I mainly farmed kava and things we would normally eat in Fiji, like root crops and vegetables, and while I really love the food here too, I’ve actually discovered we can get our traditional foods at RAM International supermarket,” Tomasi told Dubbo Photo News.

Tomasi’s motivation for agreeing to move here was to help his family back home, by securing a reliable, well-paid job that could also support him during his period away.

Tomasi’s family include his mother, a brother and two

sisters and already within the short time he’s lived and worked in Dubbo, he’s been able to provide for them in a significant way.

“There’s not much work in Fiji compared to Australia so if you can’t find a job in the Fijian cities, you tend to go back to your village and to the farming life, which is hard with long days so when you come to an opportunity like this you work so hard too because you value the opportunity and can help your family.

“It’s a good thing knowing I can help them back home, and I’ve already been able to build a house in my village for my mum which is really the reason I came here, because if I’d stayed, I would have continued farming and that would have taken a lot longer to be able to afford to build a house,” he said.

Ironically, Tomasi feels that working at Fletchers is

also like a family because of the way his colleagues and the company take care of their workers.

“It’s one of the reasons why we all like it here especially for the fact that everybody helps each other, you could say it’s like a family because everyone is so likeable, from the boss, the people who run the company, everyone’s doing their own work but we’re a team, and the focus on safety is very good.

“For example, in Fiji, if you are hurt on the job, you must just deal with it, whereas if there is an injury here, it’s treated straight away in the clinic, so they really take care of you.

“I have also met the owner Roger Fletcher, which is the best thing too, because you hardly see your boss in Fiji coming around to talk to everyone, but he comes every day and Melissa, his

daughter, does the same,” he said.

Tomasi’s first role was working in the cold boning room then this year he switched to becoming a fitter, helping in the maintenance department, and assisting with the regular care of the numerous machines and equipment involved in the production line.

“I work as a fitter, but I also help to clean machinery that are used in the process such as in the fellmongery, the boning room, the harvest floor, and I clean the knives also,” he said.

The fellmongery at Fletchers is one of many areas involved in the processing of harvested product, which aims to ensure no part of any sheep is wasted or thrown away, and in the fellmongery the purpose is to separate the wool from the skin for export where it can be converted into numerous

Position Vacant Abattoir Labourers - Full Time FLETCHER INTERNATIONAL EXPORTS Jobs and Tasks We are looking for people to fill multiple labouring roles (such as packing meat and trimming fat, processing co-products such as wool and hides) and also more experienced roles such as boning, slicing and hide removal).

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Fletcher International Exports Maintenance Assistant Tomasi Ramosi. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

by-products.

Though the expat life has offered Tomasi many surprises, possibly the biggest one yet, is meeting the woman of his dreams.

“The good thing, and the best thing is that I got married here to my wife who is from Mudgee,” he said with broad smile.

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Disappointed at HSC result?

Head-up, and don’t despair WITH the NSW Higher School Certificate results out this week, it’s worthwhile remembering for the region’s Year 12, 2023 cohort, that this is only the start of your adult life, not its defining moment.

The world is littered with successful people, who goofed-off in their academic careers, and then achieved great success later in life.

Even if you had in mind a postschool academic career at university, your ATAR is only the first way to get into the course you wanted.

Flexibility, multi-strand routes to being accepted into courses, bridging courses, mature age study, are the rule rather than the exception of tertiary studies in the third decade of the new millennia.

In truth, apart from courses with rigorous academic requirements such as medicine, engineering, pure mathematics, and

the sciences, there are a range of ways to get the chance to study the post-school courses that interest you.

Even for previously-select courses like the law, accountancy, journalism, and teaching, there are a number of ways to get accepted to institutions, without having passed the advertised ATAR score for that course.

Many students who miss-out on their preferred university course, often now sign up for private college, lower degree, or TAFE bridging courses, where they can show their academic mettle for entry at a later date to their preferred course.

With near-full employment in post-COVID Australia, there are also jobs for the taking in a range of fields, ranging from hospitality, early childhood, clerical, sales, and labouring, which only require

a minimal TAFE diploma course to get started.

Many of these also provide topshelf experience for those looking to move onto more academic and prestigious courses at a later time, say teaching or a trade.

For those who like to work outside, be their own boss, and enjoy working with their hands, trades like carpentry, car mechanics, building, and plumbing, are all looking for young keen school-leavers to fill the gaps that are being provided by our blooming property and building sectors.

Didn’t get the results you wanted? Yeah, it’s a little embarrassing, but the fact is that not all of us are made for careers in higher learning, and some of our greatest achievers, from former Prime Minister Paul Keating, to business leaders and film-makers, have all done it without a top HSC result.

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OPPORTUNITY OF THE WEEK

Licensed Plumber (C10) Fletcher International Exports Pty Ltd in Dubbo is seeking a full-time Licensed Plumber (C10).

The job entails challenging and varied work, requiring the successful applicant to handle pressure and meet strict maintenance deadlines in an industrial setting. Extensive plumbing knowledge and ability to perform various plumbing tasks are essential.

Key responsibilities include interpreting blueprints to layout plumbing systems, installing water systems and fire protection systems, designing sanitary plumbing and water supply systems,

and installing sewerage and effluent systems, among others. New construction work is also part of the job.

Applicants must have a minimum of five years’ experience, an AQF Certificate IV, and a trade license, with a preference for experience in industrial plumbing.

Fletcher International Exports, a family-owned company, is a major Australian processor and exporter of lamb, sheep meat, wool, and other by-products.

For full details, and to apply, go to the company website at www.fletchint. com.au

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DUBBO WORKS W WANTS YOU! If you ha have a unique or interesting job, a career opportunity or a job fa fascinating learning option you’d like to share, get in touch with Dubbo Photo News now.

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Dubbo

Jacob Holland

Where do you work? JK Quality Meats at Orana Mall.

What’s your job?

Butcher… I’ve been a butcher for 12 years now.

Why do you love your work? I love my work because of all the great

people! I work with great people, and I get to serve fantastic customers.

What is one of your favourite memories? All of my favourite memories include my kids! I love spending time with them.

What’s your favourite Christmas recipe?

My favourite has to be the glazed ham… oh, and trifle!

What was your first paying job? My first job was Willoughby’s Butcher at Bourke. I began my apprenticeship there.

Who will you be spending Christmas with this

year? My kids and my extended family.

What attributes do you admire? I admire personalities, and people that have a good work ethic.

What actor would you have play you, in a movie about your life?

Charlie Sheen!

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Dubbo RSL opens Drop-In Centre for those in Services R

By GEOFF MANN

egional servicemen and women have welcomed the addition of a new Drop-In Centre, where they can catch up with mates, make new friends, and address issues of concern.

Sub-Branch Chairperson and former leaders, Tom Gray, Bert McLellan, and Greg Salmon, were all on hand to see Commonwealth and State Members officially unveil the Centre.

It is designed as a place of comfort, a sort of oasis for men and women, to discuss common interests and meet with Veterans Affairs staff to resolve financial and other issues.

For veterans of most conflicts, past and present and currently serving personnel, this Centre is a huge acknowledgement of their contribuFederal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton and State Member for Dubbo, Dugald Saunders do the honours of the unveiling. tion and special needs.

PHOTOS: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS/MEL POCKNALL

At the new Services Drop-In Centre, RSL Sub-Branch President, Sean Graham with his family.

At the new Services Drop-In Centre, Brian O’Leary and Bert McLellan

Tim Gray, Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton; State Member for Dubbo, Dugald Saunders and RSL Sub-Branch President Sean Graham.

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A YE AR IN REVIEW - 2023 1st

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people enjoyed DREAM Festival events

13,400 visitors and locals at NSW Touch Junior State Cup

2,136 children experienced Possum Magic

$10.4M economic benefit from 7 events

133,992 Western Plains Cultural Centre visits

280 firefighting professionals visited Dubbo Airport

193 new Citizens welcomed to Australia 74,906 visitors to DRTCC

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Boothenba Road Intersection Upgrade (January)

Brocklehurst Playground

Wheelers Lane Stage 1

Showground Lighting Project (April)

Macquarie Lions Park West Amenities (August)

Lady Cutler Pathway

Netball Court resurfacing

John McGrath Ovals Lighting Project

Wellington EV stations (June)

Northern Bore field pipeline

*Data for calendar year at time of print

MERRY CHRISTMAS Dubbo Regional Council Festive Season Closures!

Dubbo Regional Council - Dubbo & Wellington Branches CLOSED FROM: 25 DEC 23 REOPENING: 8 JAN 24, 9AM

DRC&ME Please note that any service requests lodged during this closure period will be actioned upon return.

For assistance with emergencies contact Council: 02 6801 4000

Visitor Information Centres - Dubbo & Wellington CLOSED FROM: 25 - 26 Dec 23

Library - Dubbo & Wellington CLOSED FROM: 24 Dec 23 – 1 Jan 24

Old Dubbo Gaol

Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre

CLOSED: 25 Dec 23

CLOSED FROM: 23 Dec 23 – 7 Jan 24

CLOSED: 25 Dec 23

Western Plains Cultural Centre CLOSED: 24 Dec 23 - 26 Dec 2023 CLOSED: 1 Jan 2024

Wellington Caves

Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden CLOSED: 25 Dec 23 and 1 Jan 24

Rainbow Cottage CLOSED FROM: 22 Dec 23 – 8 Jan 24

Family Day Care CLOSED FROM: 22 Dec 23 – 8 Jan 24

Dubbo City Animal Shelter CLOSED FROM: 23 – 26 Dec 23 30 Dec 23 – 1 Jan 24 REOPENING: 27 – 29 Dec 23, 10 am – 12pm 2 – 5 Jan 24, 12pm – 4pm ** BY APPOINTMENT ONLY – PLEASE CALL 6801 4640 TO BOOK **

Dubbo and Wellington Aquatic Leisure Centres & Geurie Pool CLOSED: 25 Dec 23 Refer to dubboalc.com.au for current opening hours for each location over the holidays.

Waste Disposal Facilities CLOSED: 25 Dec 23 -Whylandra Waste & Recycling Centre -Wellington Waste Facility

Domestic Waste Collection As per normal collection days

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Santa Meet & Greet

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art four!

10 Sleeps! Week 4 of our Santa photos taken on November 18 at the Dubbo Farmer’s market.

Did we see you there? If you would like to request a copy of these photos please contact our office on 68854433.

Stay tuned for the final spread of photos next week!

PHOTOS: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS/ LAUREN ASHWORTH

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Volunteers recognised in Dubbo Day awards

By KEN SMITH

They’re named after the date of Dubbo’s gazettal as a village, and they recognise those that do good in the local community.

The annual Dubbo Day Awards recently rewarded the unrivalled contribution of 10 leaders in the local community in a ceremony held at the Savannah Function Centre at Taronga Western Plains Zoo. The Dubbo Day Awards, mark the anniversary of Dubbo’s gazettal as a village on November 23, 1849, and are usually presented on that day, hence their name.

“Volunteers are such an important part of any community, and it is a great honour to be able to recognise and show our appreciation to the award recipients today,” Dubbo Regional Council Mayor Mathew Dickerson said in presenting the certificates.

“This year’s award winners, come from a variety of backgrounds and support a number of organisations within the Dubbo community, showing what a vast population we have with varied interests,” he added.

Among the presentations, was the 2023 Tony McGrane Award to John Robins, an active volunteer in the community for many years and is currently one of the Dubbo Parkrun’s Directors, a role he has held for nearly a decade.

McGrane had been, consecutively, Gilgandra Shire President, Dubbo Mayor, and Independent Member for Dubbo, before his untimely death in 2004. As mayor, he was dedicated to improving and enhancing Dubbo and the surrounding regions.

Other recipients included: Tim Morris: a passionate runner and small business owner who dedicates his time to the Dubbo community across a number of activities, including but not limited to Dubbo Parkrun, Dubbo Tracksesh, Dubbo Stampede and Dubbo Senior College Talented Athlete Program.

Gerard Allen: a volunteer coach within the Westside Panthers Football Club for 15 years.

He has contributed over 2700 hours of his time building confidence and skills of young players in the local community, organising registrations, preparing and delivering training sessions and game-day events.

Musarrat Khan: senior member of the Bangladeshi Community in Dubbo and one of the founders of the community group. He

has helped in the establishment and maintenance of the community group providing leadership, support, and direction, and has worked tirelessly to bridge cultural divides and promote harmony among different communities.

Jenet Stewart: founding member of the local Pink Angels, Jenet has spent long hours establishing the charity as well as contributing to the Western Cancer Centre by being a foundation director. She also looks after their publicity by managing social media and their website.

Debrah Davis: joined the Dubbo Show Society committee in 2013, starting-off as a steward in the handicraft and cookery sections. Debrah later became the chief steward of the handicraft section and the pavilion chief steward in 2016. Debrah has always been ready to assist with organising the volunteers to help out across all aspects of the event.

Trish Gosper: involved with the Dubbo City Ladies Bowls, now known as the ‘Sporties’, for the past 23 years. Trish is so caring of others that she freely gives her time whenever needed. As a CWA member, Trish is always first to put her hand up to assist with functions and is always making everyone welcome.

Carmel Carolan: started volunteering in the retail outlet of St Vincent De Paul in 2015 dedicating her time to the smooth running of the shop. When the shop relocated to Macquarie Street, Carmel worked hard packing up and moving all the goods to the new premises. Carmel then worked many hours stripping and cleaning up the old premises. Carmel also took her turn in the care and support team and spent many hours assisting in this area.

Thanasingh J Masilamani and Hitharanjini Masilamani: Mr and Mrs Masilamani, better known as ‘the Singhs’, are recognised for their pioneering and invaluable contribution to the community of Dubbo. As one of the very first migrants to settle in Dubbo in the 1970s, the Singhs have left an indelible mark on the region through their selfless dedication and unwavering commitment to fostering multiculturalism and community spirit. One of the more remarkable achievements was their instrumental role in initiating the first Dubbo Multicultural Festival in the mid-1990s.

Dubbo Day Award Winners, former Dubbo Council award presenters and the Dubbo Day Awards Committee

Gerard Allen and Ray Brooks

Janelle Bannerman, Debrah Davis and Sue Hood

Hemlate, Rupika, Syed, Madhwan, Musarrat, Monir and Gargi

Jenet Stewart with former Councillor Evan Elliott

Councillor DRC Jess Gough and Trish Gosper

Debrah Davis and Ian Wray

Tim Morris and Dubbo Regional Council Mayor Mathew Dickerson.

Musarrat Khan and Jane Diffey

St Johns College String Ensemble

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Maria celebrates her 100th Birthday Maria Slavensky was born on December 1, 1923 in Chuguev, Russia.

A long-haired girl, she milked the family’s cow every day.

Leaving school at 16, the Germans put her to work in an ammunition factory. Able to speak seven languages, she become a Nurses Aid. In 1949 Maria, her husband and first child Victor, boarded a Red Cross ship from Naples, Italy to Sydney and was then transferred to a detention centre in Bathurst.

Upon release, they went to Westmead where Maria converted a chicken hatchery shed into a place to live.

Purchasing half an acre of land on Hammers Road, Northmead, they built a little tworoom garage house with an outhouse, later extending to include a bath/laundry, a room for the two boys and a large shed.

Maria had three more children: Maria in 1950, Peter in 1953 and Sonia in 1955.

With the children’s

help, Maria produced and grew food on their land.

A vegie patch, including salad items, rhubarb for pie, apricot, plum, mulberry trees to eat and for jams and a cow, goat, geese, chooks also played a part in the home food chain.

For over twenty years Maria worked at the Fish and Chip shop in Wentworthville and Lalor Park, sending money back to her parents in Russia for them to purchase wood for the fire and a jacket for her father.

In 1986, given the opportunity to sell Hammers Road and afford a four-bedroom family home, Maria moved to Dubbo.

In 2022 Maria moved into Orana Gardens, Dubbo.

Five generations later, Maria’s family has grown tenfold, 4 Children, 10 Grand Children, 12 Great Grand Children and 4 Great, Great Grand Children.

WORDS provided by Maria’s family.

Jackson Walsh, Maria Slavensky and Brayden Webster

Back, Peter Slavensky, Maria Carter and Tracey Walsh, front, Maria Slavensky, Brayden Webster and Jackson Walsh

Maria Slavensky and Tracey Walsh

Peter Slavensky, Maria Carter and Jennifer Birch, front, Maria Slavensky

Peter Slavensky, Maria Slavensky and Maria Carter

Jennifer Birch with Maria

Maria Carter, Maria Slavensky and Roy Cody

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ONLINE LIBRARY 24/7

The Macquarie Regional Library Dubbo and Wellington branches will be closed from Sunday 24 December 2023 and reopen Tuesday 2 January 2024. The online library can be accessed 24/7 during this time.

Dubbo City Animal Shelter is calling on the community to help give their furry friends a better festive season this year.

Children are getting grubby and learning all about sustainability through the Get Grubby educational program supported by Dubbo Regional Council.

The Macquarie Regional Library will be available online 24/7 during the festive season.

The Western Plains Cultural Centre, including Creo Café, will be closed on Monday 25 December 2023 and Monday 1 January 2024 only.

For further details visit dubbo.nsw.gov.au

Donations such as toys, treats, and leads are being called for to support enrichment and behavioural development of the animals in care.

Donations can be dropped to the shelter on Boothenba Rd, between 12pm and 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

The online library is home to over 40,000 eBooks, eAudiobooks and magazines and can There are 24 schools and early learning centres be viewed or listened to from a computer or the already participating in the program which Libby, Borrow Box or Indy Reads apps. covers topics such as Get Water Wise, Get Visit the online library at www.mrl.nsw.gov.au/ Energy Wise, Get Funky Composting, Get Into online-library.

Recycling and Get Growing.

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Dubbo Public School's national debating champions

By LANA EATHER 2023 saw Dubbo Public School’s three debating teams achieve a multitude of achievements, with one team being crowned the winner of the Australian National Virtual Debating Competition.

The competition comprises over 140 public and private school teams from six states within Australia.

The five girls involved in this team competed in ten debates, each with a five-day preparation period. The varied topics discussed included ‘Should Australia be a republic?’, ‘Should Australia ban unethical products?’ and the final winning debate, ‘Should the Australian Government fund wind power over solar power?’

“It has widened the team’s knowledge, and their ability to critically think about a wide range of topics,” Dubbo Public School teacher and debating coordinator Tracey Jones shares. “I am so proud of all the teams. This is my second year of assisting the debating teams, and I love it.

We will be back in 2024!”

Debating involves not only public speaking abilities, but

also researching, writing, cooperation, decision making and planning.The teams of Year 5 and 6 students express they loved the experience, and now feel “more confident and natural in public speaking.”

The cooperative teamwork aspect and the ability “to argue without getting into trouble” were also popular responses to the benefits of debating.

Two teams from Dubbo Public School also competed in the Premier’s Debating Challenge. The Premier’s Debating Challenge encompasses NSW Government school children from Years 5-12 with the aim of developing the reasoning and public skills of students. The teams were undefeated in the Dubbo zone and faced each other in the zone finals. The zone champions were then victorious in the Western Region and went on to compete in the state finals.

This team rivalled the Top 10 debating teams from NSW over a three-day competition held in Sydney. Each debate in this challenge is a one-hour preparation debate. Teams do not know the topics or which side of the debate they are on until one hour before the debate begins.

Dubbo Public School’s debating teams with teacher Mrs Tracey Jones. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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CTG Aboriginal Health (Coonamble Tubbagah Gilgandra) are seeking local Koori artists to enter a competition to design the Indigenous artwork for our Fair Dinkum Choices™ shirts. This competition is being run across Coonamble, Gilgandra and Dubbo with 1 winner to be announced. The winner will have their design on our shirts and will receive a prize of $500 from CTG Aboriginal Health.

Theme: Fair Dinkum Choices™ Slogan: ‘If you’re serious about your health, isn’t it time you made some Fair Dinkum Choices?’

About Fair Dinkum Choices™: Fair Dinkum Choices™ is a name that has been trademarked by the Coonamble Aboriginal Health Service Ltd in relation to health promotions and activities related to Aboriginal Health. The words Fair Dinkum, came from a few close friends, getting together and talking about the health issues that are affecting our small community, and trying to implement some programs that would help combat those issues, so they would say to each other, just be ‘Fair Dinkum’ about it.

Conditions of Entry: nN • The artwork must be of Aboriginal design, with an Australian/Western NSW influence (colours are optional).

• Must identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Please address all • Must be a resident of Coonamble, Dubbo or Gilgandra postal entries to: • One entry per person Pam Renata • Competition open to all ages PO Box 1841 Dubbo NSW 2830 How to submit your artwork: • Designs are to submitted on A3 size paper.

• Designs can be submitted in person at Coonamble, Dubbo or Gilgandra AMS. OR can be emailed directly to: pamr@dubboams.com.au OR may be posted.

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WELLINGTON NEWS

WE WELCOME YOUR NEWS, IDEAS & PHOTOS email wellingtonnews@dubbophotonews.com.au phone 6885 4433

Christmas Carols at Wellington Anglican Parish SATURDAY DECEMBER 9,, 2023 | PHOTOS BY COLIN ROUSE Angus Olsen and Karla Stait lead the Christmas Carols

Aizah Delez, Kent Delez and Jennie Palmer

Kevin and Zeky

Bobby and Jess Redfern, Barbara Rush and Imogen Inder Away in a manger...

Gwen Ireland, Molly Robertson and Barbara Jools

Rachel, Holly and Jane Olsen

Lyn and Ivy Keast

Luke and Hannah Clavell

Rev Carl Palmer and Pastor Max Richards

Gert and Wendy Woldhuis

Paul and Christine Campion

Jack, Jade, Evie, Linkin and Arthur

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YOUR PHOTOS, YOUR NEWS, YOUR OPINION & FEEDBACK send your contributions to photos@dubbophotonews.com.au mail Level 1, 178 Macquarie St, Dubbo NSW 2830 phone 6885 4433 fax 6885 4434

THUMBS UP!

Get kids off the iPad and into a good book these summer hols

Thumbs up to Kayleigh at the Colour Copy Shop for her great service and product knowledge.

READING is one of the key indicators of success in later life, with Macquarie Regional Library, currently running a book club to help get local kids off their devices these holidays.

The Summer Reading Club is a fun, free reading rewards program for children and young people who are aged from five to 15, and is designed to help maintain literacy levels during the summer holiday period.

Children simply log their reading lists for a chance to win one of 12 prize packs and go into the draw to win one of four Nintendo Switch Lites.

“Reading challenges, such as the Summer Reading Club, are a great way to encourage children to keep reading during the school holidays,” Macquarie Regional Library Manager Kathryn McAlister said.

“Reading is a skill for life and a great form of entertainment and relaxation,” she added.

The Macquarie Regional Library branches have an extensive range of books for children and young people as well as access to a large range of audio books via apps such as Libby, Borrow Box and IndyReads.

“The summer school holidays are a great opportunity to continue to develop and grow a child’s literacy skills and their love for reading.

Books can be borrowed free-of-charge with a library card and allow children to explore the wonderful world of books,” Ms McAlister said.

There are two ways to register for the Summer Reading Club: simply download the Beanstack Tracker app or register online by visiting www.macquarielibrary.beanstack.com or visit

Thumbs up to Lazy River Estate for an amazing night at their Greek night. Congratulations to the whole team.

Thumbs up and thank you to Albert and his accompanying officer from the East Dubbo Fire Station who attended my place last Wednesday to install a battery in one of my smoke alarms that had been keeping me awake.

Thank-you for going above and beyond to assist. I am a pensioner and not good with ladders.

Thumbs up to Yvonne at Woolworths Orana Mall for taking such great care of me when I was feeling unwell at the self-serve checkout on Friday, December 8.

Your care and kindness is much appreciated.

Thumbs up to all the staff and doctors at Dubbo Cancer Centre – both Oncology and Radiation – you are our “one in a million”! Your care and smiles make our hard days a little easier. Thank you all, and may your Christmas be merry, and hopefully a little peaceful.

Thumbs up to Sunday evening’s Carols By Candlelight at No.1 Oval. One of my highlights was the Dubbo City Concert Band playing a lovely mix of carols as the sun set.

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Don’t lose the benefits of reading over the school holidays. Macquarie Regional Library Children & Young People’s Officer Suzie Samson with Chloe and Holly Turner, who are participating in the local Summer Reading Club. PHOTO: DUBBO REGIONAL COUNCIL

your local library branch and receive your first printed reading log.

“To log reading sessions as part of the Summer Reading Club, children can either log them on the printed reading log available at your local library or via the Beanstack app,” Ms McAlister said. “For every 20 minutes of reading a

child completes, they receive a badge and each badge equates to one entry into the prize draw.”

The Summer Reading Club runs until Thursday, February 29, 2024.

For more information about the Summer Reading Club visit the Dubbo or Wellington branch or www.mrl.nsw.gov.au.

For good citizens to win , nominations have to be in

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Send your Thumbs Up via email to photos@dubbophotonews.com.au, mail to Level 1, 178 Macquarie Street Dubbo NSW 2830, or phone 6885 4433.

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Australia Day is our national celebration, where we recognise the amazing individuals who selflessly serve our community. PHOTO: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS/KEN SMITH/FILE

WHILE Australia Day heralds, for most of us, the end of the long summer break, it’s also our national celebration when we recognise the amazing individuals who selflessly serve our community… year-in, year-out.

Nominations are now being called for the 2024 Dubbo Australia Day awards aimed at recognising the most outstanding citizens, sportspeople, and seniors, living in our community.

Unlike many regional areas, Dubbo normally has no shortage of nominations for these most prestigious of local awards, Dubbo Mayor Councillor Mathew Dickerson explained.

“We normally have a good number of nominations in Dubbo

for most categories,” Cr Dickerson said. “We’ve occasionally had a category where we have had only one or two nominations and, sometimes, we have not given an award for a category,” he added.

The Dubbo region, he enthused, always has plenty of worthwhile locals who deserve to have the efforts they make on behalf of others recognised, with our national holiday the perfect time to acknowledge such contributions.

“The Dubbo Region has no shortage of nominees, with so many people excelling in their chosen field; what better way to acknowledge the great work they do, than to honour them with a nomination for an Australia Day Award?

We would like to acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Dubbo Photo News is bound by the Standards of Practice of the Australian Press Council. If you believe the Custodians of the standards may have been breached, you may approach this newspaper directly, or contact the Council by land we operate on, email info@presscouncil.org.au or by phone (02) 9261 1930. For further information, see presscouncil.org.au. the Wiradjuri people.

“We have a number of categories for the awards, aimed at ensuring people are recognised across all areas and across the region,” Cr Dickerson said.

Award nominations are being accepted in both Dubbo and Wellington for the following categories: Dubbo:  Citizen of the Year  Senior Citizen of the Year  Young Citizen of the Year  Sportsperson of the Year  Young Sportsperson of the Year  Services to Sports Award  Cultural Person of the year Wellington:  Citizen of the Year  Senior Citizen of the Year  Young Citizen of the Year

Dubbo Photo News is a member of Country Press NSW which has been representing the state’s regional newspapers for more than 125 years.

We are also a member of Country Press Australia.

Dubbo Photo News is published by Panscott Media Pty Ltd (ABN 94 080 152 021)

 Sportsperson of the Year  Young Sportsperson of the Year  Community Event of the Year  Community Service/Achievement Award Recipients will be announced at Australia Day events on Thursday evening, January 25, in Wellington, and Friday, January 26, in Dubbo.

Residents are encouraged to submit nominations as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

Nominations for the 2024 Dubbo Australia Day Awards and Wellington Australia Day Awards close at 9am on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

Forms can be found online at:  tinyurl.com/dubboawards2023

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Yard King’s Mat says prepare your property now for the big dry

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the ground and remove soil that contains grass, thatch, soil, and roots, which enhances overall lawn health.

Principal of the Yard King garden and landscape services, he believes that recent mild, wet summers leading up to our current El Nino (dry cycle), could leave district gardens and lawns vulnerable.

“One of the things is to add fertiliser, to top-dress down, and you have to aerate the soil by breaking up the surface structure. We do this by removing plugs of soil and grass, and that allows the soil to breathe and recover, to absorb moisture.”

Services provided by Mat’s team of experienced professionals include lawn mowing; tree pruning and removal; irrigation installation; repairs and maintenance; full lawn renovations; hedging; and weed-spraying.

Mat’s extensive background in horticulture is another string to his bow as one of Dubbo’s best local gardening businesses servicing all aspects of garden maintenance.

“People get complacent. We had two to three good years, but you have to keep the water up to your garden and lawns, before it’s too late to water,” Mat said.

Yard King also uses selective and non-selective herbicides to control broadleaf weeds in lawns and general weeds in paths and gardens.

“If you let it go too long, the ground hardens up and it’s almost impossible to get water into it, so that – even if you have some good rain, two to three good inches – it just becomes run-off,” he added.

“I’ve always done a bit of gardening; I worked for years in the agriculture industry working on farm machinery, spraying on the side. But this is the work I enjoy, I’ve been doing it for 13, 14 years, and I’m almost always very busy, people with new properties, rental properties, there’s plenty about,” Mat concluded.

Good news, is his service offers a number of practical options for ensuring your lawn and garden, survive the big dry.

Techniques include additives to the lawn as well as plug aerators which penetrate

For more information, call Mat on 0432 306 759, or go to the Yard King website at: www.yardkingdubbo.com/

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7. Which noble gas has the capacity to work against gravity?

8. Charlie Mackesy’s bestselling illustrated book features a mole, a fox and what other animal?

9. Which cosmetics brand was founded in 1984 by two Canadian men named Frank?

10. ‘Radii’ is the plural form of what?

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ARIES: As the year draws to a close, fatigue could get the best of you. Eat healthy to keep up your strength and boost your energy. That way, you’ll be able to enjoy your holidays to the fullest.

TAURUS: This festive season, suggest that the whole family go somewhere magical. Promptly book flights and hotels and make other arrangements so you can enjoy an enchanting holiday.

GEMINI: Don’t put things off until the last minute, whether it’s work or preparing for a party. Try to release the tension and enjoy the present moment. Remember that perfection isn’t necessary.

CANCER: You could organise a gift exchange among your colleagues. When it comes to family, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to discover that everyone has accepted your invitation and that there will be more of you together than expected.

LEO: Your boss will be extremely demanding before going on vacation. You’ll have a lot of responsibilities to take care of, and some of the people who were supposed to help you will be absent.

VIRGO: Give yourself some time to sort out what’s bothering you to help free your mind. Afterwards, have fun and go on an adventure. You can strengthen your romantic relationship by paying more attention to it.

LIBRA: Your boss will unexpectedly give you new responsibilities at work, which might seem to constitute a form of promotion accompanied by a pay raise. You’ll find success by taking risks and exploring the unknown.

SCORPIO: If you’re single, you’ll meet new people in the run-up to the festive season. Your charm and diplomacy will enable you to iron out a family dispute and make the holiday season more serene.

SAGITTARIUS: You’ll have to deal with last-minute changes this week. Some planned festivities will take place at your home, so you’ll have lots of preparations on your plate. You must be tactful and delicate with certain family members.

CAPRICORN: You’ll be in the limelight in one way or another. At work, you’ll receive well-deserved recognition. If you’re in a romantic relationship, now is the time to make a marriage proposal.

AQUARIUS: Despite your desire to stay on budget, your generosity will take over and cause you to give gifts to everyone close to you. Fortunately, your hard work will be generously rewarded, covering this unanticipated expense.

PISCES: You’ll shine this week and put a smile on everyone’s face. Be careful when you travel. You may consider purchasing a car as a Christmas present for yourself.

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Laos, Thailand and Vietnam surround the borders of which other country?

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THE DIARY ON THIS WEEK

Cumnock Market: Saturday 16th December from 9.00 a.m. to 12 noon at the Crossroads Park, Cumnock (opposite General Store) contact Pat Gilmour (6367 7270) Croquet: 8.15am for 8:30am start, Tuesday, Thursday. Croquet courts, Brisbane St, North Dubbo. Kate 0409 927 140, Lillian 0429 471 921

COMING SOON Above Board Gamers: SECOND and FOURTH Thursday of the month, 6pm, Devil’s Hollow Brewery. Alan 0432 278 235 Dubbo District Concert Band: Join the Dubbo District Concert Band on Saturday, December 9 for their Christmas Concert to be held at Holy Trinity Church.

Doors open at 1.30pm, showtime 2pm. Entry is gold coin donation.

THURSDAY

Line Dancing: 9.30am to 12 noon, at David Palmer Centre, Cobbora Road. Kathy 6888 5287 or Lynn 6888 5263.

Macquarie Masons Dubbo: SECOND Thursday of the month. All visitors are welcome, John O’Brien 0405 051 896.

Outback Dragons Dubbo: 5.45pm (in summer), Sandy Beach amenities block.

Come and try dragon boating, your first five paddles are Free. info@outbackdragons. com.au, Robyn 0427462504 Wellington Arts and Crafts: 10am-3pm, Small Hall in the Anglican Church grounds, Wellington, variety of crafts, activities and workshops offered. Lynne 6845 4454

FRIDAY Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings: 7pm (1.5hrs) - ID meeting, Dubbo Community Health, Palmer Street, Dubbo. Contact Dee 0417 422 750, 1300 222 222 or www.aa.org.au.

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group: THIRD Friday of the month, 2pm, Anne or Jeanie 6881 3704.

Central West Makers Place: 12pm-6pm, South Dubbo Veterans and Community Men’s Shed, Cnr Palmer and High Streets. 3D printing, robotics, pottery, and more. Adam 0431 038 866.

Communion Service (Dubbo Anglican Church): 10am, Brotherhood House chapel, 158 Brisbane St. Community Kitchen: FIRST Friday of the month, 6.30pm, Holy Trinity Hall, Brisbane St, free meal.

CPSA (Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association): SECOND Friday each month, 10am, Dubbo RSL Club. Discuss issues, guest speaker. Further Information Barb 0427251121 Dubbo Nepalese Christian Fellowship: 6.30-8pm. Cyrel on 0416 826 701 or Kabita 0452 406 234.

Dubbo Parkinson’s Support Group: FIRST Friday of each month, 10.30am, Horizons village, Minore Road, Dubbo. Jim Jupp, 0438414888.

Dubbo View Club cards and games: Friday, 1pm Dubbo RSL Club. Phone Shirley 0427822874 for enquiries Lunchtime Prayer Group - Dubbo Anglican Church: 1-2pm in Brotherhood House, 158 Brisbane Street. Bring your lunch Narromine Food Barn: 9am-11am, Lowcost groceries and FREE fruit, vegetables and bread with any purchase to people in need.

Ken Rumble on 0414 477 365 Spinning and Weaving: 10am, at Dubbo Arts and Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street.

Lorraine 6887 8371 Tai Chi at U3A: 10am, at the Community Arts Centre, Western Plains Cultural Centre, 76 Wingewarra Street. Richard 6888 5656 Urban Tribe: 2pm, with dancing, music, singing, caring and sharing. 0459 762 702 Western Plains Trefoil Guild: SECOND Friday of each month, 10.30am, Dubbo West Guide Hall. Please confirm the meeting will be on. Dorothy 6884 6646

Above Board Gamers: SECOND and FOURTH Thursday of the month, 6pm, Devil’s Hollow Brewery. Alan 0432 278 235 Akela Playgroup: 9.30am, Scout Hall, 4 Akela St., Sharna 0438 693 789 Badminton: 7.30pm-9.30pm, Delroy High School Auditorium, East Street, West Dubbo, $5 to play ($3, school students), $22 insurance ($15, school students). Chris 6887 3413 Bingo - South Dubbo Veteran’s & Community Men’s Shed: 11am-12.30pm, West Dubbo Bowling Club. Barry 0439 344 349 Coffee, Craft and Chat: 9.30am-12pm, Gospel Hall, Cnr of Boundary Road and Taylor St. Anne 0428 425 958 Croquet: 8.15am for 8:30am start, Tuesday, Thursday. Croquet courts, Brisbane St, North Dubbo. Kate 0409 927 140, Lillian 0429 471 921 CWA Dubbo: FIRST Thursday of the month, 9.30am to 11am, Oaktree Retirement Village Peel Street, Dubbo. Marion 6884 2957 CWA Wongarbon Handicraft: SECOND Thursday of the month, Liz 0401 174 883.

CWA Wongarbon: FIRST Thursday of the month, 10am, Wongarbon CWA rooms.

Marjorie 6884 5558 Dubbo Anglican Church DNA Youth Group: 7pm-9pm, Anglican Church Hall, 158 Brisbane St., during school terms Dubbo Anglican Church Trinity Kids Playgroup: 10am-12pm, Anglican Church Hall, 158 Brisbane St., during School terms.

Contact 6884 4990 Dubbo Community Men’s Shed Inc: Mondays 9am to 1pm and Thu/Sat 1pm to 5pm. Small joining fee after three visits. All men are welcome, Kevin 0427 253 445 Dubbo RSL Day Club: 10am and 2pm, Orana Gardens Family History Society (Dubbo & District): 1pm to 4pm, volunteers on site during these hours, Western Plains Cultural Centre Community Arts Centre, Cnr Wingewarra and Gipps St Heart Support Walking Group: 12.30pm, (also Tuesdays), Ollie Robbins Oval, Cnr of SATURDAY Bligh Street. Supports gentle exercise promoting healthy hearts, Ray 0437 541 942 Beekeepers Inc - Orana: SECOND Saturday

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Send your community event info to diary@dubbophotonews.com.au or phone 6885 4433

of the month, 9.15am, Narromine Tennis Club rooms, unless other arrangements are made. orana.secretary@beekeepers.asn.au Bridge Club - Dubbo: 1pm until approximately 4.30pm, Bultje Street. $7 members, $9 non-members. Libby 0428 254 324.

Croquet: 8.15am, Muller Park Tennis and Croquet courts, Brisbane St, North Dubbo.

New players of all ages are welcome. Tricia 0428 876 204 or Margaret 0427 018 946.

CWA Gilgandra Market: FIRST Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm, Cakes, fruit, pickles, plants and more! New stall holders are welcome. $5 per stall, proceeds to CWA. Hilda 6847 1270.

Dubbo Anglican Church Vigil Communion Service: 6pm, 158 Brisbane Street. Contact 6884 4990 Dubbo Bridge Club: 1pm, Bultje Street (Tennis Courts), Dubbo. $7 members, $9 non-members. Libby 0428 254 324 Dubbo Community Men’s Shed Inc: Mondays, 9am to 1pm and Thu/Sat 1pm to 5pm. Small joining fee after three visits. “All men are welcome.” Kevin 0427 253 445 Dubbo District Concert Band: Join the Dubbo District Concert Band on Saturday, December 9 for their Christmas Concert to be held at Holy Trinity Church.

Doors open at 1.30pm, showtime 2pm. Entry is gold coin donation.

Dubbo Slot Car Racing Club: FIRST and THIRD Saturday of the month, 4pm, Seniors (15+), old Scouts Building, 189-191 Talbragar Street, across from Aldi. Terry 0408 260 965.

Embroiderers - Dubbo: 10:00am- 3:00 pm (also see Tuesday listing) All are welcome Macquarie Regional Library Contact Patricia 0439846400 Family History Society (Dubbo & District): 10am to 1pm, volunteers on site during these hours, Western Plains Cultural Centre Community Arts Centre, Cnr Wingewarra and Gipps St. Ladies Luncheon: 12 noon, Saturday 2nd December. Vietnamese House,Macquarie Street, near the bridge, Dubbo. Call Bev by November 30, if you are interested (02) 68845401.

Outback Writers Centre Hub Meeting: FIRST Saturday of the month, (Feb-Dec), 10am-1pm, Western Plains Cultural Centre, Community Arts Centre, Music Room, 76 Wingewarra Street, Dubbo Outback Writers Centre Write-in: THIRD Saturday of the month, (Feb-Nov), 11.30am1.30pm, Macquarie Regional Library, Cnr Macquarie & Talbragar Streets, Dubbo Patchwork and Quilters Group: 9am, SECOND and LAST Saturday of the month, Dubbo Pipe Band Hall, Cnr Darling and Wingewarra Sts. Charlene on 0408 825 180 Parkrun - Dubbo: 8am every week, FREE timed (with barcode), 5km run, jog or walk, starts at Sandy Beach, dogs, prams are welcome. Email dubbohelpers@parkrun.com to help!

RSL Tennis Club: 12.30pm, Paramount Tennis Club courts for enjoyable social tennis.

All welcome 0437824743 Saturday Art: 10am, at Dubbo Arts and Crafts Society Cottage, 137 Cobra St. Pam

Diary entries need to be 40 words or less, and are only for not-for-profit community groups . Placement will be at the editor’s discretion and subject to space availability – because Diary listings are free! Please include your daytime phone number and/or address when submitting details. Entries close 10am Tuesday for that Thursday’s edition.

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Seventh-day Adventist Church Bible Study: 9.30am, Sabbath School and children’s/youth Sabbath School, 11am, Divine Service. Cnr Cobra and Sterling Sts. dubbo. adventist.org.au Talbragar CWA: Talbragar CWA monthly meeting and AGM will be held on Saturday 7th October commencing at 2pm in the CWA Hall 45L Boothenba Road Dubbo.

Members are reminded that personal care packages will be completed for Macquarie Home Stay. Members and friends are most welcome to attend the meeting.

For more information about the meeting please contact Ronda on 68885231.

Transition Dubbo Food + Film Night: For information about future events, contact to Peter 0439 091 767 Wellington Lions Preloved Book Fair: 10am to 2pm, Western Gallery opposite Cameron Park, Preloved books, CDs and DVDs, now also Jigsaw Puzzles!

SUNDAY Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings (Steps and Traditions): 7pm (1.5hrs), ‘Steps and Traditions’ meeting, Dubbo Community Health, Palmer St. Jack 0418 605 041, Sally 0427 829 807, 1300 222 222 or www. aa.org.au Australian Kite Flyers Society: SECOND Sunday of the month, 10am, Jubilee Oval.

See how to build and fly modern (and old) kites. David 0476 223 342 Bicycle User Group Social Ride: 9am, at Wahroonga Park. Mick 0437 136 169 or Sam 0429826076, dubbobug.org.au Dubbo Acoustic Musicjam (DAMjam): SECOND Sunday of the month, 2pm to 5pm, Milestone Hotel, upstairs. Join acoustic sessions or just listen. Peter 0457 787 143 Dubbo Anglican Church Traditional Communion Service: 8am, 158 Brisbane Street. 6884 4990 Dubbo Anglican Church: 10am, Trinity Kids Sunday School and family Communion service.

Dubbo Baptist Church: 6pm, at 251 Cobra Street (next to Spotlight), during school terms. Come along and discover if church is still relevant in today’s world. Everyone is welcome. 6884 2320 Dubbo Baptist Church: 9.30am, 251 Cobra Street (next to Spotlight). Everyone is welcome. 6884 2320 Dubbo Film Society:Two films will be screened on Sunday October 8 th , commencing at 2pm at DRTCC, Darling St Dubbo. One is from Norway and the other from England. $25 for non-members, with snacks at intermission. See dubbofilmsociety.com for more information.

Dubbo Pistol Club: 12.30pm, 143L Old Dubbo Road, 6882 0007 Mindful Crafting for Adults: 12.3pm2pm, learn new or improve existing skills.

Experienced and beginners. For the next session date, contact Dubbo Library on 6801 4510 Orana K9 Training Club INC: FIRST Sunday of each month, AEDT start time 8.45am for check-in classes start at 9am, Katrina Gibbs

Field Macleay St, Dubbo. MUST be vaccinated. Reg Parker 0428 849 877, Dianne Acheson 0429 847 380 Orana Pistol Club: 9am, Hyandra Lane, Dubbo. Sundays only, 6887 3704 Traditional Catholic Latin Mass – Rawsonville: SECOND Sunday of the month, 9am, Rawsonville Soldier’s Memorial Hall, Rawsonville Road. 0429 920 842 Transcendental Meditation (TM): Free introductory talks via www.tm.org.au.

Maharishi Foundation Australia scientifically proven benefits of TM. Contact David 0424 252 834

MONDAY Alcoholics Anonymous (Daily Reflections Meeting): 12pm (1.5hrs), ‘Daily Reflections’. St Brigid’s Catholic Church, 198 Brisbane St. Jack 0418 605 041/Sally 0427 829 807, 1300 222 222 or www.aa.org.au Amnesty International Dubbo: SECOND Monday of the month, 5.30pm-6.30pm, St Brigid’s meeting room. Contact Sandra Lindeman amnesty.dubbo@gmail.com or 0419 167 574.

Anglican Women’s Association: 5.30pm, at Holy Trinity. Dorothy 6884 4990.

Australian Air Force Cadets 313 “City of Dubbo” Squadron: : 6pm-9.30pm, Army Barracks (Cnr Kokoda Pl and Wingewarra St). NOW recruiting, 13 to 18 years, rewarding activities.

Dubbo Bridge Club: FOURTH Monday of the month, 10am-1pm, Bultje Street. $7 members, $9 non-members. Libby 0428 254 324.

Dubbo City Physical Culture Club: 4.30pm start, Wesley Community Hall, 66 Church St. Fun, affordable dance for girls/ladies, 4yrs and up, all fitness levels. dubbocityphysie@live.com.au Dubbo Community Men’s Shed Inc: Mondays, 9am to 1pm and Thu/Sat 1pm to 5pm. Small joining fee after three visits. “All men are welcome.” Kevin 0427 253 445.

Dubbo VIEW Club: Christmas meeting and lunch, 11.00am, Dubbo RSL Club. Bookings and Cancellations by Friday 17th November before 10am. Phone Beth on 0431 290 274.

Guests and new members welcome.

Dubbo Multicultural Women’s Group: THIRD Monday of the month, 10am, St Brigid’s Meeting Room in Brisbane Street.

Women of all backgrounds are invited. 1800 319 551.

Narromine Community Women’s Shed: 10am -3pm, (also Wednesdays), The Wesley Centre, 138 Dandaloo Street, Narromine.

Leona 0487 200 987 Patchwork: 10am-3pm, at Dubbo Arts & Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra St, June 6882 4677.

RFDS Dubbo Support Group monthly meetings: FIRST Monday of the month, RFDS Visitor Experience, 5pm, 21 Judy Jakins Drive, Dubbo Airport. Jeanette Hamilton 0429 673 366.

Rotary Club of Dubbo: 6pm-8pm, Westside Hotel, Whylandra Street, West Dubbo. Contact Lyn Wicks, 0428 342 374, Carla Pittman, 0418 294 438 or dubborotaryclub@hotmail.com Sing Australia Dubbo Choir: 7pm-9pm,

Bridge Club, Bultje Street. NO auditions, no requirements to read music and no singing experience necessary. Contact Michele Peak 0428 680 775.

Tai Chi 10 Form: 2.30pm-3.30pm during school terms at U3A, Community Arts Centre, WPCC, 76 Wingewarra St. Laney 6882 4680 or laneyluk@gmail.com.

TUESDAY Aboriginal Elders Walkabout Ministry Group: 9.30am - 2pm in Holy Trinity Church Hall, 158 Brisbane Street Croquet: 8.15am for 8:30am start, Tuesday, Thursday. Croquet courts, Brisbane St, North Dubbo. Kate 0409 927 140, Lillian 0429 471 921 Dementia Sing Out Choir: 11am-12.30pm, David Palmer Centre at Old Lourdes Hospital site, entry on Cobbora Road. Lunch included, Anne Gemmell or Jeanie Cronk on 6881 3704 Depression Recovery Group: 10.30am, at the Catholic Parish Meeting Room, Brisbane St. Norm 6882 6081 or Bill 6882 9826 Digital Skills for Seniors: Free one-onone help to use your smartphone, tablet/ iPad, or laptop. Need help going online or do you have some technology questions?

Connecting Community Services, 31-33 Church Street. To make a booking, phone 1800 319 551.

Dubbo City Physical Culture Club: 5pm start, Holy Trinity Hall, Brisbane Street, Dubbo. Fun, affordable dance for girls/ladies, 4yrs and up, all fitness levels. dubbocityphysie@live.com.au Dubbo and District Computer Club: 7pm, Akela Place Hall, contact Daryl 0408 284 300.

Dubbo Chess Club: 7pm-9pm, at Dubbo RSL. Juniors welcome. Don 0431 460 584 or Sandy 0408 200 564 Dubbo City Ladies Probus Club: Meet on the second Tuesday of each month in the Masonic Village Hall, Darby Close at 10am contact Annemieke Neville 0432305103.

Dubbo Embroiderers: 9:30am- 3:00pm SECOND and FOURTH Tuesday of the month (also see Saturday listing) Dubbo Bridge Club, Elston Park, Bultje St Dubbo. All are welcome. Contact Patricia 0439846400 Dubbo Lions Club Inc: FIRST and THIRD Tuesday of the month, 6.30pm, Club Dubbo.

PO Box 285 Dubbo, Lois on 0428288325 or dubbolionsinc@gmail.com.

Dubbo Men’s Probus: FIRST Tuesday of every month, 11am, Masonic Hall, Bob Ellis 0428217752 Dubbo Prostate Support Group: For information about future meetings, Elizabeth 0408 682 968 Dubbo RSL Euchre Club: 7pm, for 7.30pm, Dubbo RSL, Glen 0419 179 985 or Doreen 6882 6163 Family History Society (Dubbo & District): 1pm to 4pm, Cnr Wingewarra & Gipps Sts, Western Plains Cultural Centre, Community Arts Centre.

Girls Brigade: During school term, 6pm to 8pm, Orana Baptist Church, 4 Palmer St. For all school aged girls. Enjoy crafts, games, camps, stories, songs, cooking and much more. Julie 0428 821 829

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Dubbo Photo News December 14-20, 2023 Heart Support Walking Group: 12.30pm, (also Thursday), Ollie Robbins Oval, Cnr of Bligh Street.

Supports gentle exercise promoting healthy hearts, contact Ray 0437 541 942 Orana Physical Culture: 4pm onwards, starts with 2-4 years Sparkles class, Auditorium at St Mary’s Primary School. See the Orana Physical Culture Facebook page Rotary Club of Dubbo Macquarie: 12.30pm - 2pm, Westside Hotel, contact Peter McInnes 0417 140 149 Rotary Club of Dubbo South: 6pm, at South Dubbo Tavern Silver Craft: THIRD Tuesday of the month, 10am, at Dubbo Arts and Crafts Society Cottage, 137 Cobra St. Julie 6884 4919 Smart Recovery (Behaviour Change Support Group): 5pm, online or in person. Rob on 0417 497 187 South Dubbo Veteran’s & Community Men’s Shed: 9am12pm, Cnr of High and Palmer Streets.

New members welcome Toastmasters Club: FIRST and THIRD Tuesday of the month, 7pm9pm, Dubbo RSL Club, Brisbane St., Sharon Allan 0408 156 015 or email sallan@rhdubbo.com.au

WEDNESDAY Akela Playgroup: (also see Thursday listing), 10.30am, Scout Hall, 4 Akela Street, Sharna 0438 693 789.

Alcoholics Anonymous Dubbo: Meet Wednesday 7pm (1.5hr) – ‘Topic‘ meeting St Brigid’s Catholic Church meeting rooms, 198 Brisbane St, Dubbo Please contact Ian 0447 176 590 Or contact 1300 222 222 or www. aa.org.au for info on meetings.

Ballroom Dancing: Wednesday 7:30-9:30pm $10. Wesley Hall Cnr of Carrington Avenue & Church Street, Dubbo. Graham Woods 0447 885 603 Blood Cancer Support Group: FIRST Wednesday of month, 10.30am-12pm, Venue changes each month. Louise or Emma 0412 706 785 Breast Cancer Support Group: FOURTH Wednesday of every month, 10am, Baptist Church, Palmer Street, Community Health 5853 2545 Bric-a-brac sale, weekly - South Dubbo Veterans and Community Men’s Shed: 10am-12pm, Corner of Palmer and High Streets. Contact Barry on 0439 344 349 Coffee, Craft & Chat: FORTNIGHTLY, 10am-12pm, Gospel Chapel on Boundary Road. Anne 0428 425 958 CWA Dubbo Evening branch: FIRST Wednesday of month, 7pm, 3 Frith Street. Barb 0409 159 556 CWA Narromine: SECOND Wednesday of the month, 5.30pm, USMC. Carolyn 0427747478 CWA Terramungamine: SECOND Wednesday of the month, 10am, Dubbo RSL Club. Barb 0427 251 121 CWA Wellington Branch: Second Wednesday of Month, 10:30 a.m., Wellington CWA Rooms, Warne

St, Wellington. Contact Marion on 0429033836 Dementia Friendship Group: SECOND Wednesday of month, 10am, Western Plains Cultural Centre, Creo Cafe, Wingewarra St. Anne Gemmell or Jeanie Cronk on 6881 3704 Dubbo Arts and Craft Cottage: 10am-4pm, 137 Cobra Street. A large range of handcrafted gifts made by members available. Contact 6881 6410 Dubbo Bobbin Lacemakers: THIRD Wednesday of the month, 10am-3pm, Arts & Crafts Society Cottage and Craft Shop, 137 Cobra Street. Judy 6882 5776 Dubbo Bridge Club: 9.45am, for 10am-1pm, Bultje Street (Tennis Courts), Dubbo. $7 members, $9 non-members. Libby 0428 254 324 Dubbo Community Garden: 9am12pm, 4 Palmer Street. A time to garden with others, learn more skills and grow friendships. Contact Denise 0433 623 842 or Julie 0428 821 829 Dubbo Electric Vehicle Interest, Owners, Users & Supporters (DEVIOUS) group: FIRST Wednesday of each month, 12pm to 1pm, Western Plains Cultural Centre café. Chris 0409 321 470 Dubbo Garden Club: 10am, FIRST Wednesday of month, Garden gatherings with morning tea. Contact, President, Annette Storer, 0429 828 882 Dundullimal Dubbo Support Crew Inc: FOURTH Wednesday of month, 10am, Dundullimal Homestead. Support Homestead functions. 6884 9984, dundullimal@ nationaltrust.com.au Gamblers Anonymous: 6pm, Baptist Church, Dubbo. Victor 0407 799 139 Geurie Craft Group: 9am-2pm, Geurie Bowling Club. Everyone is welcome. Contact Colene 0400422335 Line Dancing: 6.30pm to 9pm, David Palmer Centre, Cobbora Rd. Kathy 6888 5287 or Lynn 6888 5263.

Lodge Allan Stuart 416: SECOND Wednesday of month, Geurie Masonic Centre. Please email secretary@lodgeallanstuart416.org.au Macquarie Intermediate Band: 6pm, school term, Band Hall, Boundary Rd. 6884 6686/info@ macqcon.org.au, Dubbo District Band 0422 194 059 dubboband@gmail.com Narromine Community Women’s Shed: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10am -3pm, The Wesley Centre, 138 Dandaloo Street, Narromine. Leona 0487 200 987 Walter T. Grant Seniors Social Club: 9am-2pm, Number 1 Oval, Club house. $6 per day. BYO lunch. Prelunch cards and games, post-lunch bingo. Jan Miller 0418 255 217 West Dubbo Rotary: 6pm, Club Dubbo, Whylandra Street West Dubbo Zumba Kids: 4.15pm, West Dubbo Primary Community Centre. A FUN dynamic class that keeps young bodies active, for kids aged 5 to 12. Gold coin donation per family.

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(3) 9.00 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. 10.00 Paddington Station 24/7. 10.50 Our Coast. 12.00 WorldWatch.

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ABC TV PLUS (22)

6.00 WorldWatch.

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ABC ME

6.00 Morning (66) Programs. 12.50 Yummy Mummies. 1.45 Farmer Wants A Wife.

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(1995) Michelle Pfeiffer, George Dzundza. 10.35 MOVIE: Holmes & Watson. (2018) 12.35 Late Programs.

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10.40 QI. 11.10 Ghosts. 11.40 Killing Eve. 12.25 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 1.20 Close.

5.00 Kids’ Programs.

6.00 Kids’ (23) Programs. 3.00 Hanazuki: Full Of Treasures. 3.25 The Deep.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 1.00 Hidden Coastal Villages. 2.00 I Escaped To The Country. 3.00 Animal SOS Australia. 3.30 The Zoo. 4.00 I Escaped To The Country. 5.00 Bargain Hunt. 6.00 Pie In The Sky. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. 11.30 Late Programs.

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Round 1. 3.00 Sailing. Transat Jacques Vabre.

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ABC ME

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(66) 7.00 Match It. 8.00 Flushed. 9.00 Get Arty. 10.00 Take Me Out. 11.15 Australia’s Cheapest Weddings. 12.15 Wife Swap Australia. 1.45 Black-ish.

2.15 The Amazing Race.

3.15 Crufts Dog Show.

4.15 MOVIE: Goodbye Christopher Robin.

(2017) 6.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly.

7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent.

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12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 Great Australian Detour. 1.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 2.10 Family Drives. 3.10 MOVIE: Christmas Next Door.

(2017) Jesse Metcalfe, Fiona Gubelmann, Brittany Bristow. 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia.

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Garden Hustle.

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6.00 What’s Up Down Under. 6.30 Leading The Way With Dr Michael Youssef. 7.00 Reel Action.

7.30 My Market Kitchen. 8.00 iFish. 8.30 Farm To Fork. 9.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 9.30 10 Minute Kitchen. 10.00 Studio 10: Saturday. 12.00 Luxury Escapes. 12.30 The Yes Experiment. 1.00 Taste Of Australia: BBQ. 1.30 Exploring Off The Grid. 2.00 Planet Shapers. 2.30 Good Chef Bad Chef.

3.00 Healthy Homes.

3.30 Luca’s Key Ingredient.

4.00 My Market Kitchen.

4.30 Farm To Fork.

5.00 10 News First.

6.00 Bondi Rescue.

6.30 Jamie Oliver: Cooking For Less.

7.30 The Dog House.

8.30 Ambulance.

11.00 CSI: Vegas.

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.30 Authentic.

5.00 Hour Of Power.

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9GEM

Home (53) 6.00 Shopping. 9.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder.

10.30 All 4 Adventure. 11.30 On The Fly. 12.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 12.30 Jake And The Fatman. 1.30 Luxury Escapes. 2.00 JAG. 5.00 Reel Action.

5.30 iFish.

6.00 JAG. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 8. Melbourne Victory v Sydney FC. 10.15 NCIS. 11.10 SEAL Team.

12.05 FBI: Most Wanted. 1.00 Evil. 2.00 48 Hours.

3.00 JAG. 5.00 Home Shopping.

9GO!

6.00 The (52) Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Seinfeld. 8.00 Becker.

9.00 Neighbours. 11.00 Farm To Fork.

11.30 Seinfeld.

12.00 The King Of Queens.

1.00 Becker.

2.00 The Bachelors Australia.

4.50 Seinfeld.

5.50 The Big Bang Theory.

10.00 Friends.

12.00 Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 South Park. 3.30 Just For Laughs Montreal. 4.30 Home Shopping.

7TWO

6.00 Thunderbirds.

(81) 6.30 Adventures In Rainbow Country. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 Danger Man. 8.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

9.00 Turning Point With Dr David Jeremiah.

9.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 The Baron. 12.10 Saved & Remade. 1.10 MOVIE: The Titfield Thunderbolt. (1953) 2.55 MOVIE: Beautiful Stranger. (1954) 4.50 MOVIE: The Barefoot Contessa. (1954) 7.30 MOVIE: Johnny English Reborn. (2011) Rowan Atkinson, Rosamund Pike, Gillian Anderson. 9.30 MOVIE: Octopussy. (1983) Roger Moore, Maud Adams, Louis Jourdan. 12.10 Memory Lane. 1.30 Rizzoli & Isles. 2.30 The Closer. 4.30 Major Crimes. 5.30 Late Programs.

7MATE

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

(82) 12.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens.

12.30 Beyblade Burst Surge. 1.00 Teen Titans Go! 2.00 Transformers: Cyberverse. 2.15 MOVIE: Holiday In Santa Fe. (2021) 4.00 MOVIE: Loving Christmas. (2021) 5.50 MOVIE: The Secret Life Of Pets 2. (2019) 7.30 MOVIE: Crocodile Dundee.

(1986) Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski. 9.30 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Animal House. (1978) John Belushi, Tim Matheson, Tom Hulce. 11.45 Duncanville. 12.15 Metro Sexual. 1.15 Life After Lockup. 2.15 Transformers: Cyberverse. 2.30 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade Burst Surge. 4.00 Yu-GiOh! Sevens. 4.30 Pokémon. 4.50 Monkie Kid. 5.10 Lego Dreamzzz. 5.30 Tom And Jerry.

SUNDAY, December 17

ABC TV PLUS (22)

10 BOLD (53)

SEVEN (6)

6.00 Morning (64) Programs. 10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Pawn Stars. 12.00 Aussie Adventure Bike Show. 12.30 Timbersports.

1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 My Road To Adventure.

2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Drag Racing. NDRC Nitro Funny Cars. Round 2. Highlights. 4.00 Secrets Of The Supercars.

5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 6.20 Cricket. First Test.

Australia v Pakistan. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. 8.30 Marine Disasters. 9.30 Mighty Trains. 11.30 Late Programs.

SBS (3)

Neighbours. 10.00 Studio 10. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 To Be Advised.

3.00 Entertainment Tonight. 3.30 Judge Judy.

4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. 9.30 My Life Is Murder. 11.30 Good Sam. 12.30 The Project.

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. 12.00 Be Our Guest! Behind The Scenes Of Beauty And The Beast: The Musical. 12.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 1.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Pakistan.

Day 3. Morning session. 3.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 4.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 3. Afternoon session.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Pakistan.

Day 3. Late afternoon session. From Optus Stadium, Perth.

9.00 MOVIE: Men In Black 3. (2012) Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin. A secret agent, who specialises in policing aliens living on Earth, must travel back in time to save the planet. (M) 11.10 MOVIE: Antlers. (2021) Keri Russell. (MA15+) 1.20 12 Monkeys.

2.30 Home Shopping.

4.00 Get Clever.

5.00 My Greek Odyssey.

7FLIX

6.00 DW English News. 6.30 Al Jazeera. 7.00 APAC Weekly. 7.30 France 24 English News.

8.00 DD India Prime Time News. 9.05 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. 10.05 Love Your Garden. 11.00 Rick Steves’ Europe. 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 France 24 English News. 1.00 Surf Life Saving. Iron Series Manly. Round 2. 3.00 Speedweek. 4.30 AusMoto Show.

5.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo.

5.30 The D-Day Superhero: Jack Kirby.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Nefertiti: The Raiders Of The Lost Tomb.

8.30 Rescuing The Nile’s Sunken Temple.

9.35 The Kim Dynasty: A Family Affair.

10.30 Autun: Rome’s Forgotten Sister.

11.30 Rodman: For Better Or Worse.

1.30 The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey.

4.25 Bamay.

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Kids’ (23) Programs. 10.55 Silverpoint. 11.40 Still So Awkward. 12.35 A Kind Of Spark. 1.00 Secret Life Of Boys. 1.25 Born To Spy. 2.15 Horrible Histories. 2.45 Operation Ouch! 3.25 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.40 Odd Squad. 4.00 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 4.30 Mystery Lane. 4.55 Miraculous. 5.15 100 Things To Do Before High School. 5.40 The Next Step.

6.05 Miraculous. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 MOVIE: Hank Zipzer’s Christmas Catastrophe. (2016) Nick James, Neil Fitzmaurice. 9.05 Scream Street. 9.25 Robot Wars: Battle Of The Stars. 10.25 Rage. 11.30 Close.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman.

3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Brides Of Fu Manchu. (1966) 5.30 Saved & Remade. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 MOVIE: Never Say Never Again. (1983) Sean Connery, Klaus Maria Brandauer. 11.10 Madam Secretary. 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Home (62) Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Escape To The Perfect Town.

11.00 Hidden Coastal Villages. 12.00 Horse Racing. Royal Randwick Raceday, Caulfield Christmas and Ladbrokes Grand Prix Stakes. 6.00 Extreme Animal Transport. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country.

10.30 Carol Drinkwater’s Secret Provence. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 12.30 The Real Seachange.

1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Animal SOS Australia. 2.30 Creek To Coast. 3.00 Weekender.

3.30 Sydney Weekender. 4.00 Travel Oz. 5.30 Home Shopping.

ABC TV (2)

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

10.00 Nella The Princess Knight. 11.10 Molly And Mack. 11.35 Sally And Possum. 12.00 In The Night Garden. 12.40 Mini Kids. 1.15 Mister Maker.

1.55 Hoopla. 2.20 Grace’s Amazing Machines.

2.55 Mecha Builders. 3.15 PJ Masks. 3.30 Play School. 4.00 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 4.35 Bea’s Block. 5.05 Quentin Blake’s Clown. 5.30 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.30 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Karma’s World.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Altered States. 9.30 You Can’t Ask That.

10.05 Doc Martin. 10.55 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 11.35 MOVIE: Gone Girl. (2014) 2.05 Close. 5.10 Peg + Cat. 5.40 Luo Bao Bei. 5.55 Kids’ Programs.

7TWO (62)

SBS VLND

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Pilgrimage: The Road Through Portugal. 10.00 Weird Australia. 10.30 The World This Week.

11.00 Compass. 11.30 Songs Of Praise.

12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 Landline Summer.

1.00 You Can’t Ask That.

1.30 Call The Midwife.

3.00 All Creatures Great And Small.

3.45 Grand Designs.

4.30 Project Wild.

5.00 Nigella’s Christmas Table.

6.00 Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Living With Devils.

8.30 Vera.

10.00 We Hunt Together.

11.35 Attenborough And The Empire Of The Ants. 12.30 Parkinson In Australia. 1.30 Rage Vault. 5.00 Gardening Australia: Christmas Family Special 2017.

6.00 Morning December 14-20, Photo News TEN2023 (5) Dubbo Programs. 9.30

NINE

6.00 Morning (8) Programs. 12.30 Morning News. 1.00 Bondi Vet. 2.00 Pointless.

3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 For The Love Of Pets. 8.30 MOVIE: Deck The Halls. (2006) Danny DeVito. 10.25 MOVIE: Last Christmas.

(2019) 12.20 Tipping Point. 1.10 Pointless. 2.00 Bondi Vet. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.00 Postcards Summer. 4.30 Late Programs.

SATURDAY, December 16

6.00 Rage.

7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage.

12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 Midsomer Murders.

2.00 QI. 2.30 You Can’t Ask That: Ex-Reality TV Stars.

3.00 The Durrells.

4.40 Landline Summer.

5.10 Joanna Lumley’s Britain.

5.55 Barry Humphries In His Own Words.

6.30 Poh’s Kitchen On The Road.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 All Creatures Great And Small.

8.20 Vera.

9.50 The Capture.

10.50 Prosecuting Evil.

12.15 Rage.

6.00 Kids’ (22) Programs.

11.35 Sally And Possum. 12.00 In The Night Garden. 12.40 Mini Kids. 1.15 Mister Maker. 1.55 Hoopla. 2.20 Grace’s Amazing Machines. 2.45 Dot. 3.00 PJ Masks. 3.30 Play School. 4.00 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 4.35 Bea’s Block. 5.05 Pfffirates. 5.30 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.30 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Karma’s World. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.15 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

9.40 Melbourne Comedy Festival: The Gala.

10.40 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 11.25 MythBusters. 12.15 Portlandia. 1.00 Fleabag.

Final. 1.30 Close. 5.00 In The Night Garden. 5.25 Wallykazam! 5.50 Kids’ Programs.

SEVEN

6.00 Morning (6) Programs. 12.00 Beach Cops. 12.30 Pre-Game Show. 1.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 2.

Morning session. 3.20 The Lunch Break. 4.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 2.

Afternoon session. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 2. Late afternoon session. 9.00 MOVIE: Men In Black II. (2002) 10.45 MOVIE: Last Night In Soho. (2021) 1.15 Late Programs.

10 PEACH

SEVEN (6)

NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 NBC Today.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

12.00 Surf Patrol.

12.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show.

1.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Pakistan.

Day 4. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage).

3.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break.

4.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Pakistan.

Day 4. Afternoon session.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Pakistan.

Day 4. Late afternoon session.

9.00 MOVIE: Men In Black: International.

(2019) Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson.

11.15 7NEWS Spotlight.

12.15 Bates Motel. 1.15 Emergency Call. 2.00 Home Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Fishing Australia. 6.30 A Current Affair.

7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Golf. Jack Newton Celebrity Classic. Highlights. 11.00 Cross Court.

11.30 Iconic Australia.

12.30 Fishing Australia.

1.00 Drive TV. 1.30 The Pet Rescuers.

2.00 The Garden Hustle.

3.00 For The Love Of Pets.

4.00 Great Getaways.

5.00 News: First At Five.

5.30 RBT. 6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 Christmas With Delta.

8.50 MOVIE: The Holiday. (2006) Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet.

11.20 MOVIE: An American Pickle. (2020) 12.50 Great Getaways. 1.50 The Pet Rescuers.

2.20 Cross Court. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 Drive TV. 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Mass For You At Home. 6.30 Key Of David.

7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 Tomorrow’s World.

8.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield.

8.30 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey.

9.00 Jamie Oliver: Cooking For Less.

10.00 Studio 10: Sunday.

12.00 The Bachelors Australia.

1.30 Farm To Fork.

2.00 Food Trail: South Africa.

2.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield.

3.00 Cook With Luke.

3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef.

4.00 All 4 Adventure.

5.00 10 News First.

6.30 The Sunday Project. Final.

7.30 The Bachelors Australia.

8.40 NCIS: Hawai’i.

10.40 The Secrets She Keeps.

11.40 The Sunday Project. 12.30 Home Shopping.

4.30 CBS Mornings.

SBS VLND (31)

6.00 My Greek (62) Odyssey. 7.00 Tomorrow’s World. 7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 David Jeremiah. 8.30 Home Shopping. 9.00 Escape To The Country. 10.00 Hidden Coastal Villages. 11.00 DVine Living. 11.30 Last Chance Learners. 12.00 Carol Drinkwater’s Secret Provence. 1.00 The Surgery Ship. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Animal SOS Australia. 3.00 Extreme Animal Transport. 3.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. 4.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Slow Train Through Africa With Griff Rhys Jones. 8.30 Call The Midwife. 11.05 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways. 12.05 I Escaped To The Country. 1.00 Late Programs.

7FLIX

6.00 Morning (64) Programs. 8.00 NFL 100 Greatest. 9.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions. 10.00 Counting Cars.

10.30 Storage Wars. 11.30 Fish Of The Day. 12.00 The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 2.00 Merv Hughes Fishing. 2.30 Step Outside With Paul Burt. 3.00 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Pawn Stars. 5.00 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 6.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 4.

Late afternoon session. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 8.30 MOVIE: Apocalypse Now. (1979) Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, Robert Duvall. 11.40 Late Programs.

10 BOLD

9GEM

Home (53) 6.00 Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 The Offroad Adventure Show.

9.00 All 4 Adventure. 10.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.00 JAG. 1.00 On The Fly. 1.30 What’s Up Down Under. 2.00 iFish.

2.30 JAG. 4.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 8. Melbourne City v Central Coast Mariners.

7.00 Bondi Rescue.

7.30 NCIS. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles.

11.15 FBI: International.

12.10 Evil. 2.05 48 Hours. 4.00 JAG.

9GO!

6.00 (52) Friends. 9.15 The Bachelors Australia. 12.00 Friends.

1.00 The Middle.

2.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 11. Tasmania JackJumpers v Sydney Kings.

4.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 11. Brisbane Bullets v Cairns Taipans.

6.00 The Big Bang Theory.

9.00 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 South Park.

11.00 Friends.

12.00 Home Shopping. 1.30 Friends. 3.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 4.30 Home Shopping.

7TWO

6.00 Skippy The (81) Bush Kangaroo. 6.30 Amazing Facts Presents. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 In Touch Ministries. 8.00 Beyond Today.

8.30 The Incredible Journey Presents. 9.00 Turning Point With Dr David Jeremiah. 9.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 The Avengers. 11.40 MOVIE: Isn’t Life Wonderful! (1953) 1.25 MOVIE: Private’s Progress. (1956) 3.30 MOVIE: The Hallelujah Trail.

(1965) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: A View To A Kill. (1985) Roger Moore, Christopher Walken, Tanya Roberts. 11.10 Madam Secretary. 12.10 Rizzoli & Isles. 1.10 The Closer. 2.10 MOVIE: The Brides Of Fu Manchu. (1966) 4.05 My Favorite Martian. 4.30 Joyce Meyer. 5.00 Easy Eats.

7MATE

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

(82) 1.30 Surfing Australia TV. 2.00 Rich House, Poor House. 3.00 MOVIE: Charming Christmas. (2016) 4.45 Mr Mayor.

5.15 MOVIE: Christmas Next Door. (2017) 7.00 MOVIE: Charlie And The Chocolate Factory.

(2005) 9.20 MOVIE: The Matrix Revolutions.

(2003) Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss. 11.50 Duncanville. 12.20 Yorkshire Job Centre. New. 2.20 Rich House, Poor House. 3.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike. 4.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens.

4.30 Transformers Bumblebee: Cyberverse Adventures. 4.50 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 5.10 LEGO Friends: Girls On A Mission. 5.30 Tom And Jerry.

10 PEACH

THURSDAY, December 21

WEDNESDAY, December 20

TUESDAY, December 19

MONDAY, December 18

6.00 News 14-20, 2023 DubboABC PhotoTV News (2) December SBS (3) Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Dubboo: Life Of A Songman. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. 2.30 Barry Humphries In His Own Words. 3.00 Gardening Australia. 3.55 Back In Time For Dinner. 5.00 Back Roads. 5.25 Hard Quiz. 6.00 Great Australian Stuff. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 The Man Who Stole The Scream. 9.35 Bradman And Tendulkar. 10.35 MOVIE: Brock: Over The Top. (2020) 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. 10.10 Paddington Station 24/7. 11.00 Our Coast. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.05 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. 2.55 Mastermind Aust. 3.25 The Cook Up. 3.55 Great Continental Railway Journeys. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News.

7.30 London Zoo At Christmas. 8.30 Freddie Mercury Auction Special. 9.25 Big Ben Restored: The Grand Unveiling. 10.20 SBS News. 10.50 Late Programs.

ABC TV PLUS

6.00 (31) WorldWatch.

9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 Shortland St. 12.00 Miniseries: The Salisbury Poisonings. 1.50 Mukbang. 2.40 Sidelined: Women In Basketball. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.20 Shortland Street. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island.

6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Sesame Street: 50 Years Of Sunny Days. 10.55 Then You Run. 11.50 Hoarders. 1.30 The Devil You Know. 2.20 Transnational. 2.50 Late Programs.

ABC ME

6.00 It’s (66) Academic. 7.00 Match It. 7.30 Kitty Is Not A Cat. 8.00 Flushed.

9.00 Home Shopping. 10.30 We Interrupt This Broadcast. 11.30 The Big Adventure. 1.00 Yummy Mummies. 2.00 Farmer Wants A Wife.

3.30 Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special.

4.00 Modern Family. 4.30 The Goldbergs.

5.00 Bondi Vet. 6.30 Puppy School. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order.

9.30 Law & Order: LA. 11.30 The Blacklist. 1.30 Chicago P.D. 3.00 Royal Pains. 4.00 9-1-1.

ABC TV

6.00 WorldWatch.

(3) 9.00 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. 10.05 Paddington Station 24/7. 10.55 Our Coast. 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.05 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. 2.55 Mastermind Aust. 3.25 The Cook Up. 3.55 Great Continental Railway Journeys. 5.05 Jeopardy!

5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.40 Britain’s Scenic Railways At Christmas. 9.35 Copenhagen: Europe’s Greatest Christmas Market. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 (22) Kids’ Programs. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.40 Piney: The Lonesome Pine. 7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? 8.30 MythBusters. 9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.10 Louis Theroux: Law And Disorder In Lagos. 11.10 Would I Lie To You? 11.40 QI. 12.10 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 12.35 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 1.25 Close. 5.10 Peg + Cat. 5.35 Kids’ Programs.

6.00 Kids’ (23) Programs.

1.10 Merlin. 1.55 Horrible Histories. 2.35 FriendZSpace. 3.10 Karma’s World. 3.35 The Deep. 4.20 The Flamin’ Thongs. 4.45 Little Lunch. 5.00 Kung Fu Panda. 5.20 Miraculous.

5.45 Hotel Transylvania. 6.00 Hardball. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 6.45 Merlin. 7.35 MOVIE: Ratburger. (2017) Talia Barnett, David Walliams.

8.45 Malory Towers. 9.10 The Dengineers. 9.40 School Of Rock. 10.00 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.25 Rage. 11.30 Close.

6.00 News (2) Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Ask The Doctor. 10.30 Dream Gardens. 11.00 Living With Devils. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. 4.00 Back In Time For Dinner. 5.00 Back Roads. 5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 Great Australian Stuff. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Songs Of Summer. 8.30 MOVIE: Whitney.

(2018) Whitney Houston, Michael Houston, Cissy Houston. 10.30 MOVIE: Burlesque. (2010) 12.25 Just Between Us. 1.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 (8) Today Extra Summer.

11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Song For Christmas. (2017) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Travel Guides.

8.30 MOVIE: Crocodile Dundee II. (1988) Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski, John Meillon. 10.45 New Amsterdam. 11.35 Kenan. 12.00 Tipping Point. 1.00 Pointless. 2.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 3.00 Late Programs.

SBS VLND (31)

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Under The Hammer. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute.

9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. 12.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 Inspector George Gently. 10.30 Law & Order: UK. 11.30 Late Programs.

7FLIX

6.00 Morning (64) Programs. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 NFL 100 Greatest. 9.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions.

10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Pawn Stars.

12.00 Aussie Salvage Squad. 2.00 Motor MythBusters. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator.

3.30 Hustle & Tow. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers.

6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 10.30 Ice Road Truckers. 11.30 Late Programs.

SBS

6.00 Sunrise.

(6) 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Maggie’s Christmas Miracle. (2017) 2.00 Border Security: International. 2.30 Surf Patrol. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 9. Perth Scorchers v Hobart Hurricanes. 11.00 The Amazing Race. Final.

12.30 Parenthood. 2.30 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Late Programs.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6.00 WorldWatch.

10.00 Shortland Street. 12.00 The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. 3.00 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 3.15 BBC News At Ten. 3.45 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 4.15 PBS News. 5.15 Shortland St. 5.45 Vs Arashi. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: 2001: A Space Odyssey. (1968) Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, Douglas Rain. 11.05 MOVIE: Poltergeist. (1982) 1.10 VICE. 2.20 Letterkenny.

2.45 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

ABC ME (23)

6.00 It’s (66) Academic. 7.00 Kitty Is Not A Cat. 8.00 Flushed. 9.00 Home Shopping. 10.30 We Interrupt This Broadcast.

11.30 The Big Adventure. 1.00 Yummy Mummies. 2.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. 3.30 Modern Family. 4.30 The Goldbergs. 5.00 Bondi Vet. 6.30 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 10.30 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell. 11.30 Hell’s Kitchen USA. 12.30 First Dates Australia. 1.30 First Dates UK. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning (2) Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. 2.30 Hard Quiz Battle Of The Influencers. 3.00 Would I Lie To You? 3.30 Shaun The Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas. 4.00 Back In Time For Dinner.

5.00 Back Roads. 5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 Great Australian Stuff. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

Final. 8.00 Project Wild. 8.30 Grand Designs.

9.20 Lucy Worsley: Agatha Christie Mystery Queen. 10.20 You Can’t Ask That. 10.50 MOVIE: Whitney. (2018) 12.50 Late Programs.

ABC TV

6.00 WorldWatch.

(3) 9.10 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. 10.15 Paddington Station 24/7.

11.05 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals.

12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. 2.55 Mastermind Aust.

3.25 The Cook Up. 3.55 Great Continental Railway Journeys. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Secret World Of Snacks. 8.30 Megabridges: Spanning The Void. 9.30 The Doll Factory. 11.30 Late Programs.

ABC TV PLUS

6.00 (31) WorldWatch.

10.00 Shortland Street. 12.00 The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. 2.55 The War On Kids. 3.20 WorldWatch. 4.15 PBS News. 5.15 Shortland St. 5.45 Vs Arashi. 6.40 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Beyond Oak Island.

10.10 Battleground Texas. 11.05 Locked Up: Teens Behind Bars. 12.00 F*ck, That’s Delicious.

12.30 QAnon: The Search For Q. 1.20 Dark Side Of The Ring. 2.10 NHK World English News.

5.00 Al Jazeera.

ABC ME

6.00 It’s (66) Academic. 7.00 Kitty Is Not A Cat. 8.00 Flushed. 9.00 Home Shopping. 10.30 We Interrupt This Broadcast.

11.30 The Big Adventure. 1.00 Yummy Mummies. 2.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. 3.30 Modern Family. 4.30 The Goldbergs. 5.00 Bondi Vet. 6.30 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 10.30 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell. 11.30 Hell’s Kitchen USA. 12.30 First Dates Australia. 1.30 First Dates UK. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ (23) Programs. 3.10 Karma’s World. 3.35 The Deep. 4.00 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 4.20 Odd Squad.

4.45 Little Lunch. 5.00 Kung Fu Panda. 5.20 Miraculous. 5.45 Hotel Transylvania. 6.00 Hardball. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 6.45 Merlin.

7.35 MOVIE: Gangsta Granny Strikes Again!

(2022) Griff Rhys Jones 8.35 Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes. 9.05 The Next Step. 9.30 School Of Rock. 9.50 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.15 Rage. 11.25 Close.

SEVEN

6.00 Sunrise.

(6) 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Christmas In My Heart. (2021) Heather Hemmens. 2.00 Border Security: International.

2.30 Surf Patrol. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Cricket.

Big Bash League. Game 8. Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Thunder. 11.00 The Endgame. 1.00 Bates Motel. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 WorldWatch.

(3) 9.00 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. 10.05 Paddington Station 24/7. 10.55 Our Coast. 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.05 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. 2.55 Mastermind Aust. 3.25 The Cook Up. 3.55 Great Continental Railway Journeys. 5.05 Jeopardy!

5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Gods Of Tennis. 8.30 Monster: The Mystery Of Loch Ness. 9.30 Fargo. 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 COBRA. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 (22) Kids’ Programs. 6.40 Nella The Princess Knight.

7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? 8.30 Hard Quiz Battle Of The Influencers. 9.00 Gruen. 9.40 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.45 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.25 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? 11.55 Live At The Apollo.

12.45 Louis Theroux: Law And Disorder In Lagos. 1.45 Close. 5.00 Kids’ Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

(82) 12.00 Starting Up, Starting Over. 1.00 Rich House, Poor House.

2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 MacGyver. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon.

7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.45 MOVIE: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. (1999) 11.45 Seinfeld. 12.45 Young Sheldon.

1.10 Life After Lockup. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie.

2.30 Full House. 3.00 Kids’ Programs.

SBS

ABC TV

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 3.10 Karma’s World. 3.35 The Deep. 4.00 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 4.20 Odd Squad.

4.45 Little Lunch. 5.00 Kung Fu Panda. 5.20 Miraculous. 5.45 Hotel Transylvania. 6.00 Hardball. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 6.45 Merlin.

7.35 MOVIE: Gangsta Granny. (2013) Julia McKenzie. 8.45 Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes.

9.15 The Next Step. 9.40 School Of Rock. 10.00 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.25 Rage. 11.30 Close.

7MATE

6.00 Morning (64) Programs.

12.00 Border Security. 1.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.00 Motor Racing. Extreme E. Round 9. Copper X-Prix. 3.15 Motor Racing.

Extreme E. Round 10. Copper X-Prix. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Pickers. 6.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 6.20 Cricket. First Test.

Australia v Pakistan. Day 5. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 It’s (66) Academic. 7.00 Kitty Is Not A Cat. 8.00 Flushed. 9.00 Home Shopping. 10.30 We Interrupt This Broadcast.

11.30 The Big Adventure. 1.00 Yummy Mummies. 2.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. 3.30 Modern Family. 4.30 The Goldbergs. 5.00 Bondi Vet. 6.30 First Dates Australia. 7.35 First Dates UK. 8.40 MOVIE: The Tourist. (2010) Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, Paul Bettany.

10.55 MOVIE: Blow. (2001) 1.30 First Dates Australia. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.00 Gardening Australia Junior.

4.35 Bea’s Block. 5.05 Pfffirates. 5.30 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.40 Do, Re & Mi. 7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Doc Martin. 9.20 Bay Of Fires.

10.20 Killing Eve. 11.00 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? Final. 11.35 Louis Theroux: Altered States. 12.35 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 1.05 Close. 5.10 Peg + Cat. 5.40 Kids’ Programs.

6.00 Morning (81) Programs. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz Direct. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman.

2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: Kind Hearts And Coronets. (1949) 5.30 Saved & Remade. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 MOVIE: The Living Daylights.

(1987) Timothy Dalton, Maryam d’Abo, Jeroen Krabbé. 11.20 Snapped. 12.20 Late Programs.

7FLIX

ABC ME

6.00 Morning (2) Programs. 11.00 That Christmas. 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 Vera. 2.30 The Royal Variety Performance 2021. 4.30 Back In Time For Dinner. 5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 Great Australian Stuff. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz Battle Of The Influencers. 8.30 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering 2023. 9.30 Would I Lie To You? Final.

10.05 QI Christmas Special. 10.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.15 We Hunt Together. 12.00 Late Programs.

7TWO

6.00 Morning (62) Programs. 9.00 DVine Living. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 12.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Slow Train Through Africa With Griff Rhys Jones. 3.30 Last Chance Learners. 4.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens.

5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Fortitude. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch.

10.00 Shortland Street. 12.00 When Big Things Go Wrong. 2.20 The Future Of Work. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.20 Shortland Street. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Travel Man’s Greatest Trips. 9.25 Alone: The Skills Challenge. 10.15 Hudson & Rex. 11.55 Dopesick Nation. 12.45 Hate Thy Neighbour. 1.40 VICE Guide To Film. 2.30 Letterkenny. 3.05 NHK World English News.

5.00 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Kids’ (23) Programs. 1.55 Horrible Histories. 2.35 FriendZSpace. 3.10 Karma’s World. 3.35 The Deep. 4.00 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 4.20 Odd Squad.

4.45 Little Lunch. 5.00 Kung Fu Panda. 5.20 Miraculous. 5.45 Hotel Transylvania. 6.00 Hardball. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 6.45 Merlin.

7.35 MOVIE: Grandpa’s Great Escape. (2018) Tom Courtenay. 8.50 Malory Towers. 9.25 School Of Rock. 9.50 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.15 Rage. 11.20 Close.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer.

11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Crashing Through The Snow. (2021) 2.00 Pointless.

3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News.

4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III. 8.40 Australian Crime Stories. 9.50 Vanished: The Disappearance Of Dolores McCrea. 10.50 Law & Order: Organized Crime. Return. 11.40 Kenan.

12.05 Tipping Point. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Beach Cops. 12.30 Pre-Game Show. 1.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 5. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 3.20 The Lunch Break. 4.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 5.

Afternoon session. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 5. Late afternoon session. 9.00 MOVIE: Morbius. (2022) 11.15 Late Programs.

SBS VLND

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.35 Bea’s Block. 5.05 Pfffirates. 5.30 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 5.55 Octonauts.

6.40 Octonauts. 7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.10 Ghosts. 9.45 Rosehaven. 10.10 Inside Portlandia. 10.35 Portlandia. 11.20 Would I Lie To You? Final. 11.50 MOVIE: I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. (1998) 1.35 Close. 5.10 Peg + Cat. 5.40 Kids’ Programs.

SEVEN (6)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Farm To Fork. 8.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 9.00 Judge Judy. 9.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 10.00 Studio 10. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 The Bachelors Australia. 3.10 Entertainment Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork.

4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Bachelors Australia. 8.40 The Secrets She Keeps. Final. 9.40 FBI: Most Wanted. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM

Home (53) 6.00 Shopping.

8.00 Snap Happy. 8.30 All 4 Adventure.

9.30 Reel Action. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 1.30 MacGyver. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder.

5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull.

8.30 NCIS. 10.20 Blue Bloods.

11.15 SEAL Team. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

9GO!

6.00 (52) The Big Bang Theory. 10.00 The Middle. 11.00 Friends.

12.00 Charmed. 1.00 Friends. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours.

7.00 Friends.

8.00 The Big Bang Theory.

9.30 Seinfeld.

11.00 Frasier. 12.00 Home Shopping. 1.30 South Park. 2.30 The King Of Queens. 3.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 4.30 Home Shopping.

NINE

6.00 Morning (5) Programs. 7.30 Entertainment Tonight. 8.00 Farm To Fork.

8.30 Judge Judy. 9.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. 9.30 Neighbours. 10.00 Studio 10.

12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 The Bachelors Australia. 3.10 Entertainment Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours.

4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Bachelors Australia. 9.10 NCIS. 10.10 NCIS: Los Angeles.

11.10 The Project. 12.10 Late Programs.

7TWO (62)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Garden Gurus Moments. 2.05 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Went The Day Well?

(1942) 5.30 Saved & Remade. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 MOVIE: Licence To Kill. (1989) Timothy Dalton, Carey Lowell. 11.25 A Wedding And A Murder. 12.25 Late Programs.

7MATE

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

(82) 12.00 Starting Up, Starting Over. 1.00 Bewitched. 1.30 Raymond.

2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched.

5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Troy. (2004) Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Diane Kruger.

11.45 Seinfeld. 12.45 Life After Lockup. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan. 3.30 Beyblade Burst Surge. 4.00 Gigantosaurus. 4.30 Ninjago. 5.00 Pokémon Journeys. 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens.

SEVEN

6.00 Today. 9.00 (8) Today Extra Summer. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Dogwalker’s Christmas Tale. (2015) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 8.30 Clarkson’s Farm. 9.40 Police Rescue Australia.

10.40 Superpower. 1.00 Tipping Point. 2.00 Fishing Australia. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.

SBS VLND (31)

6.00 Home Shopping. 6.30 I Escaped To The Country. 7.30 Under The Hammer. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. 12.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Sydney Weekender. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis.

10.45 Law & Order: UK. 11.45 Late Programs.

7FLIX

6.00 Morning (64) Programs. 8.00 NFL 100 Greatest. 9.00 Drag Racing. NDRC Nitro Funny Cars. Round 2. Highlights. 10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Pawn Stars. 12.00 Outback Truckers. 2.00 Motor MythBusters.

3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Hustle & Tow. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration.

5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. 9.30 Beach Cops. 10.30 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. 11.30 Late Programs.

SBS

6.00 Sunrise.

(6) 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Candy Cane Candidate. (2021) 2.00 Border Security: International. 2.30 Christmas With The Salvos. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 10. Melbourne Renegades v Brisbane Heat. 10.30 Seven’s Cricket: The Spin. 11.00 MOVIE: Cold Pursuit.

(2019) 1.25 Black-ish. 2.00 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53)

6.00 (52) The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker.

8.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 11. Tasmania JackJumpers v Sydney Kings. Replay. 10.00 The King Of Queens. 11.00 Frasier. 12.00 Becker. 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. 1.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.20 Two And A Half Men. 10.10 Seinfeld. 11.10 Frasier. 12.00 Late Programs.

NINE

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 (5) Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 7.30 Entertainment Tonight.

8.00 Farm To Fork. 8.30 Judge Judy. 9.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. 9.30 Neighbours.

10.00 Studio 10. 12.00 10 News First: Midday.

1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 The Bachelors Australia. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Bachelors Australia. Final.

9.00 My Life Is Murder. 11.00 The Hunt For The Family Court Killer. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

(82) 12.00 Starting Up, Starting Over. 1.00 Bewitched. 1.30 Raymond.

2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched.

5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Deck The Halls. (2006) Danny DeVito. 10.20 MOVIE: Suka. (2023) 12.00 Seinfeld. 1.00 Life After Lockup. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan. 3.30 Beyblade Burst Surge. 4.00 Kids’ Programs.

SEVEN

6.00 Today. 9.00 (8) Today Extra Summer.

11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Dancing Through Christmas. (2021) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Great Getaways. 8.30 RPA. 9.30 Children’s Hospital.

10.30 Chicago Med. 11.20 Emergency Call.

12.10 Tipping Point. 1.05 Pointless. 2.00 Drive TV. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.

7TWO

6.00 Morning (81) Programs. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless.

11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Geordie. (1955) 5.30 Saved & Remade. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.40 MOVIE: Tomorrow Never Dies. (1997) Pierce Brosnan, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Pryce. 11.05 Madam Secretary. 12.05 Late Programs.

7MATE

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

(82) 12.00 Survivor 45.

3.00 Seinfeld. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Survivor 45. 10.30 MOVIE: Vampires Suck. (2010) 12.10 I’ve Got A Text With Josh And Flex! 12.50 Life After Lockup.

1.50 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.20 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan. 3.30 Beyblade Burst Surge. 4.00 Gigantosaurus. 4.30 Ninjago: Crystalized. 5.00 Pokémon Journeys. 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens.

6.00 Morning (64) Programs.

10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Pawn Stars.

12.00 Highway Patrol. 1.00 The Force: Behind The Line. 2.00 Motor MythBusters. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Hustle & Tow. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration.

5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Family Guy. 8.00 American Dad! 8.30 MOVIE: The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy. (2005) Martin Freeman, Mos Def, Sam Rockwell. 10.45 Watch Dogs. 11.45 Late Programs.

TEN

9GO!

7MATE

7FLIX

10 PEACH

6.00 Home Shopping.

8.00 Snap Happy. 8.30 Dr Phil. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 Jake And The Fatman. 12.30 JAG. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull.

9.25 FBI: International.

10.20 NCIS: Hawai’i.

11.15 48 Hours. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless.

11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Last Days Of Dolwyn. (1949) 5.30 Saved & Remade. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 MOVIE: GoldenEye. (1995) Pierce Brosnan, Sean Bean, Famke Janssen. 11.20 Deadly Cults.

12.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Home (62) Shopping. 6.30 I Escaped To The Country. 7.30 Under The Hammer. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. 12.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

10 BOLD

9GEM (81)

7TWO (62)

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TEN (5)

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10 PEACH

TEN

10 BOLD (53)

9GEM (81)

6.00 Home Shopping.

8.00 Snap Happy. 8.30 Dr Phil. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 Jake And The Fatman. 12.30 JAG. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull.

8.30 NCIS. 9.25 Hawaii Five-0.

10.20 Evil.

12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder.

4.05 JAG.

9GO!

6.00 (52) The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 Seinfeld. 9.00 Friends. 10.00 The King Of Queens. 11.00 Frasier. 12.00 Becker. 1.00 NBL Slam. 1.30 The Big Bang Theory. 2.00 Seinfeld.

3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.20 Two And A Half Men. 10.10 Seinfeld. 11.10 Frasier.

12.00 Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.

NINE

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 (5) Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 7.30 Entertainment Tonight.

8.00 Farm To Fork. 8.30 Judge Judy. 9.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. 9.30 Neighbours.

10.00 Studio 10. 12.00 10 News First: Midday.

1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 The Bachelors Australia. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Jamie’s Christmas Shortcuts.

8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Blue Bloods.

11.30 The Project. 12.30 Late Programs.

9GEM

Home (53) 6.00 Shopping.

8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 8.

Melbourne Victory v Sydney FC. Highlights.

8.30 Dr Phil. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 Jake And The Fatman. 12.30 JAG. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull.

8.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: New Orleans.

10.20 FBI: Most Wanted. 11.15 JAG. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

9GO!

6.00 (52) The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker.

8.00 Seinfeld. 9.00 Friends. 10.00 The King Of Queens. 11.00 Frasier. 12.00 Becker. 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. 2.00 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier.

6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends.

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld.

11.00 Frasier. 12.00 Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.

10 PEACH

TEN

10 BOLD

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SPORT

Send your Sport news to geoff.mann@dubbophotonews.com.au

Sports editor

GEOFF MANN

Sports photography

MEL POCKNALL

is trialling Top award for Sophie, the NSW Sporting Blue Dubbo new variation Contributed by DUBBO COLLEGE

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NSW CHS “sporting blue”; it’s the highest level of athletic recognition available to students in State public schools.

Based on the English University College model; the NSW CHS sporting blue p awards began in 1957, 1957 and have been bee presented e at a state function every season since then.

Each year, only one male and female sportsperson, are a chosen in 23 sports to receive a blue from more tha than 300,000 public education students in NSW. In 2023, Dubbo College Senior Campus student, Sophie Simpson, joined this select group. Sophie was captain of the victorious Western CHS girls squash team, and won the individual NSW CHS girl’s championships.

Her efforts at the NSW CHS Squash championships in 2023, culminated in her selection as NSW Schools team captain and subsequent selection in the Australian Schools squash team.

The official function was held at the Sydney Cricket Ground, where Sophie’s proud parents were on hand to see her receive this fantastic honour!

Dubbo has, over the years, produced more than its fair share of Blue award winners from local schools, including:  Dan Gough (athletics) 1964  Bruce Warwick (rugby league) 1969  Steve Merritt (rugby league) 1973  Jim See (rugby league) 1978  Gary Trost (tennis) 1980  Billy Noke (rugby league) 1980  Mark Soden (rugby league) 1986  Paul Bushel (squash) 1987  Grant Fish (volleyball) 1988  Paul Habgood (golf) 1989  Jamie Foster (volleyball) 1992  Damien Pfeiffer (volleyball) 1993  Ben Hunt (cricket) 1996  Mitchell O’Connor (cricket) 2002  Vanessa Hart (soccer) 2006  Tim Armstrong (cricket) 2008  Nathan Kenyon (soccer) 2009  Lachlan Jones (golf) 2019  Sophie Simpson (squash) 2023

SOCCER STAR RILEY TO REPRESENT COUNTRY IN FUTSAL

By GEOFF MANN WESTERN NSW FC player, Riley Bond, has just added another string to his footballing bow. He has just been selected in the Country Futsal team to play national championships on the Gold Coast in early January.

The emerging footballer’s selection, tops-off a year of achievements that includes:  Western NSW FC Under 14s – Minor Premiers and Runners-Up in the AYL (Association Youth League – played against top Sydney-based teams);  Western NSW FC Under 15s – Minor Premiers and Premiers (this team was a year above his age group);

 Under 14s Western NSW FC, played 25 games with 30 goals and 18 assists;  Under 15s Western NSW FC, played 17 games with five goals and six assists;  Riley scoring the winning penalty shot in the shoot-out for the Under 15s Grand Final;  Player of the Year for Western NSW FC Under 14s;  Selected in the Under 16s Western NSW FC team for 2024 (this is a year above his age);  Is a participant in the Football NSW TSP (Talent Support Program).

TSP involves playing a trial game for NSW Country Under 15s, against Sydney United 58 FC this Sunday, December 17.

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Hockey5s with Brent Livermore

DUBBO Hockey has exciting new adventures with the purchase of Hockey5’s boards.

The locals are one of the first to introduce the new concept developed by Hockey Australia, in consultation with Kookaburra legend Brent Livermore.

“We have started a six-week competition with an overwhelming response of players, from juniors through to seniors; among those nominating, are many newcomers to Dubbo hockey,” Hockey President, Tracey Hardie-Jones told Photo News.

“What is really exciting is there are a number of past players pulling out their sticks to get involved,” she added.

The first six weeks of the competition involves players learning the rules to this fast-paced and skilled game. Tracey and her committee are excited by the response so far.

“The atmosphere on a Wednesday night at Dubbo Hockey, is what the Dubbo Hockey Association was looking for – food, drinks, music and building member numbers for our Dubbo hockey community.”

In the New Year, Dubbo hockey will be hosting a Hockey5’s tournament for Open competitors. The interest has been very pleasing.

Australian Hall of Famer, Livermore will be a main draw card to this event sharing his experience and knowledge of the Hockey5’s game to the Dubbo community and the region.

“Brent is keen to get a few of his old playing mates together to also nominate a team,” Tracey said.

“The likes of Steven Davies and Ben Bishop are in his sights along with Orange champions Edwina Bone and Jade Warrender and a few of us will be there as well,” she smiled.

This is another positive move for Dubbo Hockey, as the Hockey5’s tournament will join the very successful Masters in the Bush Tournament.

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Dubbo Photo News December 14-20, 2023

Ella and Max team-up to bag gold in the west

By GEOFF MANN TWO of Dubbo Athletics’ finest combined to bring gold medals home across the Nullarbor after the 2023 Australian All Schools Athletics Championships wrapped-up in Perth on Sunday.

Firstly, “Smiling Assassin”, Ella Penman completed her incredible school athletics’ career, with two brilliant silvers in the 800-metre and 400-metre Finals.

The 17-year-old St John’s College student produced a World Junior Qualifying time on the way to her heroic second in the longer event, and flew-in just behind the winner in the 400m.

Another great local athlete, all-rounder Max McAneney, who is pre-eminent in many sports at Dubbo College, also sprint-

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ed home to come second in the Boys 17-years’ 400-metre Final; an enormous effort so far from home.

Congratulations go-out to these committed, hard-working, and inspirational young athletes. Their dedication, willingness to take-on advice, and commitment to their peers and younger teammates, are behind such great results.

Ella, keep-on smiling as you step onto the podiums; Max, with another year, a miniscule lowering of your time, should see you dangling many more medals around your neck.

Congratulations also to their coach, Mark Penman, and all the volunteers at Dubbo Athletics.

You deserve credit for enabling our youngsters to be the best they can be.

ABOVE: Max McAneneyy and Ella Penman.

FLASHBACK!

NSW teammates teaming up to steal some gold! PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

The birth of Dubbo’s “Smiling Assassin”!

In 2016 a whippet by the name of Ella Penman was breaking records at St Pius X in West Dubbo; in 2017 this running machine had swept past all-comers in Regional, Diocesan, State and Little As. Ella mowed down her opponents with such ease she never stopped smiling!

Now, still under 18 the super-fit, incredibly gifted middle distance specialist is still running with her beautiful smile - that hides her deadly intent!

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Bowler of the Year, Big Al making it two in a row!

Contributed by ‘PISTOL PETE’ Consistent and skilful bowling, ensured Allan Stratford was awarded the much sought-after “Bowler of the Year” trophy once again.

The former hockey maestro, has taken to bowls in similar fashion. In the end, Al finished clear of the field by nine after amassing solid points on a regular basis.

In thanking the appreciative crowd at the presentation, he praised all bowlers, especially runner-up “Doc” Livingston, and the third place-getter, Pete Ruzans.

The Christmas end-of-year function on Saturday night saw a total of 65 bowlers dolled up to the nines off the green to acknowledge those who had excelled throughout 2023.

Maybe it was the “enjoyment” of the end-of-season frivolity, but more likely the heat, that more than halved the number’s lining-up for Sundy Combo!

The oppressive heat led to a “reduced overs” 12 end “turn-around” game. It was a welcomed initiative – a nice way to relax and enjoy the bowls. Participants eagerly embraced the turn-around style of play, appreciating the four less ends while baking in the sun.

One of the features of “turn-around” is that each bowler gets to rotate positions.. “It’s all about friends and enjoying a Christmas drink,” was the collective vibe of the players!

In the closest of games, Di Hildebrant and Eric (Santa) Satchell, utilised the experience of their skip Col Cottee to force a nine-shots each draw against Sue McCauley, Frank Armstrong, and Matt Quill.

Ron McCauley, Mel Giddings, and Al Andriske were a team keen to end their year on a high, but they knew Gary Huggins, Therese Gaio, and Col Dover, would be tough.

That was true as Gary, Therese and Col posted nine shots, including two fours in

the first eight ends. Yet Ron, Mel, and Al, stayed steady and kept picking-up end wins to record a narrow victory, 11-10.

There was no suggestion of losing for Sue Armstrong, Ian Humphries, and Pete Sinclair, who had a plan to rumble Chris Castlehouse, John McKenzie, and Trish Gosper. Sue, Ian, and Pete used the multi-score approach for 16 shots in the first eight and raced away to a 17-12 win, enough to earn third=place for the morning.

Graham Ross, Gordon Scott, and John Cole, had the passion but not the zest, as they were all but rolled by Paul Martin, Pete Bennison, and Phil Knight.

Paul’s newly-developed concentration has improved his bowling noticeably. No mucking about, the “Three P’s” gave so little away, blitzing their hapless opponents with, one might say, a passionate will to win.

The others may have had a few remnants to overcome from the night before, as they tried to develop a decent game.

Unfortunately, they could only smile as many ends were dominated by the eventual winners. Paul, Pete, and Phil rewarded with second-place for the day!

Every now and then we see a team that uses their abilities to the max with a blend that excels.

Leo Balstad, Vince Mascaro, and Paul Goodstat, were that side on Sunday.

Cheryl Storch, Chris Strojny, and Bryan O’Sullivan were, however, found wanting! All three are quite handy bowlers, and combined, one would expect a pretty good performance, but it wasn’t to be!

Despite constantly looking for any opportunity, Leo, Vince, and Paul gave nothing away! It was more than a win, it was a morale-dampening blow to their opponents; it was first place for the morning.

Leo, Vince, and Paul are now known as “the spoilers” with their 24-3, nine ends to three, walkover.

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Sprint coach getting region’s young runners up to speed

By GEOFF MANN LOCAL athletes were fortunate recently to benefit from the knowledge of an international-level running trainer.

Paul Nancarrow, a Level IV Sprints Coach, conducted a number of two-hour Speed and Agility Clinics last Saturday and Sunday in Dubbo.

The former Sydney Roosters and Newcastle Jets premiership-winning sprints and conditioning coach, put our budding young athletes across a number of sports through the following aspects of training:  dynamic warm-ups;  drills and mobility work;  how to accelerate;  deceleration and change of direction.

“I love the country-area clinics; there are always a few diamonds unearthed on my travels, and Dubbo was no different,” Paul said.

“To see so many people travel for up to four hours to attend, justifies why I run the clinics and visit regional areas,” he added.

It is no wonder Paul was so excited, as the Dubbo club has produced some wonderful sprinters over the years including multi-Olympian Melinda Gainsford-Taylor, Shem Hollands, and Ross Poulton.

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