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Burroway Wind Farm: ACE Power starts informal drop-in sessions

By SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN IF you have any questions about the proposed large-scale Burroway Wind Farm (BWF) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS, or “the big battery” as some locals have nicknamed it), ACE Power will be holding informal community drop-in sessions in Narromine today and tomorrow.

BWF and BESS are part of a proposed development on the Eumungerie Road, about 16km north-east of Narromine.

Many local people have been talking about it, and now they have their chance to have their questions answered at the drop-in sessions outside Zest Cafe in Dandaloo Street.

ACE Power staff will be there from lunchtime today and from breakfast time tomorrow.

The proposed project area for BWF/BESS is located within the Narromine Shire Council Local Government Area, and on the outer edges of the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (CWO REZ).

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Charity Show ‘n Shine Swap Meet to rev up for a good cause

By SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN IF there is one thing Narromine Car Club committee member Lindsay Edmunds loves more than his cars, it is giving back to the shire!

Each year, the club aims to raise $10,000 to donate to local community organisations, sporting clubs, and charities, with all donations staying in the Narromine Shire.

On Sunday, March 16, the club’s Charity Show ‘n Shine and Swap Meet will make a welcome return, and hopefully bring classic car enthusiasts from all around to Narromine.

Lindsay told the Narromine Star that the main aim of the charity event later this month, last held in 2023, is to raise as much money as possible for various community groups.

“We aim to give out $10,000 a year to anyone in Narromine, Tomingley and Trangie that needs it — we’ve bought wheelchairs for people, funded trips for athletes to Sydney, and given some money to schools across the shire as well,” Lindsay said.

“We try to have this event every year or every second

Lindsay Edmunds encourages the community to get on down to the Narromine Car Club’s Charity Show ‘n Shine and Swap Meet later this month. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

year out at the Golf Club to raise money,” he added.

Lindsay revealed the best thing about hosting the event is that it gets everyone in-

volved in the community, and also encourages people from other areas of NSW to visit Narromine.

“It gets everybody together

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Thursday, March 6, 2025 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

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THE FORECAST Thursday, March 6 Min 19. Max 34. Partly cloudy. Chance of any rain: 10% Central West Slopes and Plains area: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower on the northern slopes, near zero chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm on the northern plains in the afternoon and early evening. Winds east to southeasterly 25 to 40 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 15 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching 31 to 36.

Sun protection recommended from 9:30 am to 4:50 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 10 [Very High] Friday, March 7

Pippa Moore will MC NBC’s Gather event on International Women’s Day. PHOTOS: NARROMINE BUSINESS COLLECTIVE.

By SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN THERE’S a new group in town aiming to strengthen the local business community and sustainability in Narromine, and they are set to hold their fi rst-ever event this Saturday for International Women’s Day. The Narromine Business Collective (NBC) formed late last year, and their objectives include networking, advocating for business interests, promoting local products and services, providing education and training, as well as supporting innovation and sustainability.

NBC is spearheaded by a number of local business owners, keen to establish a network of support and Min 18. Max 33. Sunny. Chance of any rain: 10% Central West Slopes and Plains area: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower on the northern slopes, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds east to southeasterly 25 to 40 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 15 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching 29 to 34.

Sun protection recommended from 9:30 am to 4:50 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 10 [Very High] Saturday, March 8 Min 20. Max 31. Shower or two. Windy. Possible rainfall: 0 to 9 mm. Chance of any rain: 70% Central West Slopes and Plains area: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Winds east to south-

Sarah Aitchison and Felicity Roberts, co-presidents of the NBC, a new group in town aiming to strengthen the local business community and sustainability in Narromine.

learning in the local district.

NBC co-presidents, Felicity Roberts and Sarah Aitchison, are dedicated local small business owners who are passionate about supporting and developing business in the shire.

They are supported by a cohort of talented businesswomen from across the region who are also passionate advocates for rural communities.

This Saturday, March 8, NBC will host its fi rst-ever event called Gather. The long lunch at Soul Food Depot on International Women’s Day has a theme of Inspire and Inclusion.

The event aims to inspire and educate those attending, as well as building resilience by empowering and supporting women in business, facil-

easterly 25 to 35 km/h becoming easterly 30 to 45 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 20 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.

Sun protection recommended from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 10 [Very High] Sunday, March 9 Min 19. Max 28. Showers. Possible rainfall: 6 to 40 mm. Chance of any rain: 90% Monday, March 10 Min 19. Max 29. Shower or two. Possible rainfall: 0 to 15 mm. Chance of any rain: 70% Tuesday, March 11 Min 18. Max 30. Possible shower. Possible rainfall: 0 to 2 mm. Chance of any rain: 40%

itating the learning of new skills and increasing capability development.

Fostering the creation of valuable support networks and meaningful business connections is also a key goal of Gather.

Four high profi le speakers will appear at Gather, including Alex Nation, Georgie Robertson, Martina Boyle and Jane Robertson, all talented businesswomen from across regional NSW and Victoria. Trangie businesswoman Pippa Moore will also MC the day.

NBC anticipates Gather will be fi lled with meaningful connections and conversations, and can’t wait to celebrate with local businesses.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, March 6, 2025

TTT is back Reaction to our 1955 Flood Anniversary this August! feature

PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR.

DID you know the famous Trangie Truck and Tractor Show (TTT) is just six months away?

The biennial event that celebrates how important transport is to the agricultural sector will be staged in late August at the Trangie Showgrounds.

The end-of-winter weather is expected to be very cool but the action at the event will be piping hot. Patrons will enjoy a variety of entertainment including barrel races, a demolition derby, a quick-shear, tractor pull, classic car showand-shine, and market stalls.

The hardworking volunteers behind TTT believe the uniqueto-the-region event will be bigger and better than ever this year, and hope to surpass the attendance numbers at the previous festival in 2023.

“Over the years, attendance at our shows has gone from 1500 through the gates to over 4000 at our last event,” TTT Committee President Jason McCutcheon said.

“I think the reason for this

growth is because there isn’t another event like it and there really is something for everyone,” he added.

“We top the evening off with live music, and this year we have something extra special planned for the fi nale.”

Jason said the most important aspect of the event for him personally is the Wall of Fame presentation, which will take place on the night before the TTT. Nominees and their families will be invited to a sit-down meal before the presentation takes place.

“Unfortunately, most of our previous [TTT Wall of Fame] recipients have since passed on, but the wonderful thing is that their stories and contribution to the trucking industry have been recorded and recognised on the Wall of Fame,” he said.

Nominations for the TTT Wall of Fame are currently being accepted and will close in late March. Full details of how to nominate can be found on the TTT website.

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A historical photo of the 1955 Flood Disaster in Narromine. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

By SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN FOLLOWING our report in last week’s Narromine Star and subsequent social media posts on the 70th year anniversary of the 1955 Flood Disaster, we are pleased to bring you some of the interesting recollections shared with us over recent days from locals who recall the event.

More reflections LAST Wednesday, the Narromine Star posted to Facebook several fascinating photos from the 1955 Flood Disaster that had been gra-

ciously provided to us by local historians, Norma Meadley and Bob Richardson.

One resident remarked that during the f lood, she swam out the front door of her property.

Another resident reflected that as a kid out at Mumble Peg, the floodwater came up to about 12cm into his house, which later resulted in it being moved, raised, and re-situated onto brick piles. He also chuckled about how, as a child, it was exciting, little understanding the sheer destruction that it brought to the region and beyond.

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um committee member Sarah Ballhausen also shared with the Narromine Star an interview with her father, the late Bill Ballhausen, who also lived through the 1955 Flood Disaster. We will endeavour to bring you a report on his experiences in a future edition.

Did you know?

THE 1955 Flood Disaster was the genesis for the creation of the NSW State Emergency Service (SES), which will also commemorate its 70-year anniversary later this year.

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Thursday, March 6, 2025 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

Charity Show ‘n Shine Swap Meet to rev up for a good cause

From page 1 There will be plenty of things for everyone to enjoy at the Show ‘n Shine Swap Meet at Narromine Golf Club, including market stalls, raffles, kids’ entertainment, and food vans.

The Swap Meet is a new addition to the Club’s event, with those wanting to get involved having to pay a $20 site fee, after which they can bring anything and everything that they want to get rid of or “swap” for something else they like.

“You can bring a big trailer-load down, and it can be any sort of stuff that you want to get rid of — you can swap them with other people, or sell them too if you want to make a little bit of money on the side,” Lindsay said.

“We’ve also got all the stalls too, and the Royal Flying Doctors Service will also be coming down with their mock aeroplane.

The Rural Fire Service will be there with their truck on display, too,” he added.

Of course, we can’t forget the main attraction at the Show ‘n Shine and Swap Meet: the classic cars and other vehicles. As in previous events, a large number of classic cars, trucks, motorbikes and maybe a tractor or two will be on display at the event. Entry to the event is just $2, with your gold coin donation going toward the Narromine Car Club’s fundraising efforts for the community.

It really is an event the whole family will enjoy so mark your calendars now and get on down to the Golfie on Sunday, March 16 for this fabulous event.

“We’ve got a jumping castle and some face painting for the kids, with the young fellas from the Junior League cooking up a barbecue,” Lindsay said.

He told the Narromine Star that many Classic Car Clubs across NSW will be making the trip to Narromine to check out what was on show.

“Members from Cobar, Sydney, and Moree are coming along, and we have a few coming up from Wagga Wagga, travelling in their own classic cars,” he explained.

Vehicles on show will be judged as part of a club-sponsored competition. At only $10 per vehicle to nominate, the club is sure to attract many classic vehicles for a chance to win some prize money and trophies across 12 categories!

Narromine local and car club Member, Greg McIntyre, known locally as a “barbedwire artisan”, has also made his special brand of trophies for the award winners.

The categories on offer include: Best Ford, Best Holden, Best Other, Best Truck, Best Ute, Best Motorcycle, Best Tractor, Best Painted, Best Restored, Best Engine Bay, Best Unfi nished Project, and Most Likely to be Pulled Over by the Police(!)

“The most popular category out of them all, is the vehicle that is ‘Most Likely to be Pulled Over by the Police’,” Lindsay laughed.

“It is a big hit, and we have got the NSW Police Highway Patrol coming to judge that – and it is a big trophy.”

Rev-up for a cause and get yourself down to the Narromine Golf Club on Sunday, March 16 from 7am for the 2025 Narromine Car Club’s Charity Show ‘n Shine and Swap Meet. For further details, see advertisement below.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, March 6, 2025

Burroway Wind Farm: ACE Power starts informal drop-in sessions

What is the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone?

THE NSW Government is in the development phase for the state’s fi rst Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) which is set to cover approximately 20,000 square kilometres centred by Dubbo and Dunedoo.

According to the State Government, the REZ is an-

ticipated to unlock 4.5 gigawatts of new network capacity by the late-2020’s and new transmission infrastructure will enable generators participating in the REZ to export electricity to the rest of the network.

The NSW government says that is expected to bring bil-

From page 1 The CWO REZ is a region identified by the NSW Government as an optimal location for the concentrated coordinated development of largescale renewable energy projects to replace the retiring fossil fuel generation.

In a statement to the Narromine Star, a spokesperson for ACE Power said the community drop-in sessions will provide an opportunity for residents to learn more about the proposal and meet the team involved with the project.

“These are casual, informal opportunities for people to stop by as they go about their business, pick up some project information and have a quick chat with us,” the spokesperson said.

The project is still in its early stages, with limited information available surrounding the details of the proposal.

If approved and constructed, the land will remain under agricultural management with sheep and cattle able to graze around the wind turbines, according to information on the ACE Power website.

The company says the project is being developed as part of their commitment to help Australia transition to a clean energy future.

In due course, the project team will commence preparation of the necessary assessments required to form part of the development approval process in accordance with local and state planning regulations, ACE Power says.

lions of dollars in private investment to the region by 2030, and its peak is predicted to support around 5000 construction jobs in the region.

Many questions have been raised about why the Central West region was chosen as the location for the coun-

try’s fi rst-ever REZ, with the State Government explaining that it was selected following a statewide geospatial mapping exercise undertaken in 2018.

The initial analysis sought to identify optimal locations to host renewable energy generation around the State,

including areas with strong renewable energy resource potential, proximity to the existing electricity network and consideration of potential interactions with existing land uses.

The Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone covers approximately 20,000 square kilometres, incorporating part of the Narromine Shire. Image: NSW Government outside of Zest Cafe today (Thursday, March 6) from midday and tomorrow (Friday, March 7) from 7am. PHOTO: NSW GOVERNMENT.

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Thursday, March 6, 2025 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

By ANNE HARMER AND SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN THE Narromine Garden Club held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) for 2025 late last month.

The AGM was held at the Anglican Church Hall due to the exceptionally hot weather, making it impractical to gather in a garden but, despite the change in venue, the meeting was a great success.

The AGM began with a shared lunch featuring an impressive and delicious array of dishes contributed by their members.

It was a wonderful opportunity for all involved to come together and enjoy good food while catching up with one another before moving on to the formalities of the AGM. The highlight of the meeting was the election of the new Garden Club committee for the upcoming year.

Jodie Browning and Gail Muldoon will be co-presidents for 2025, bringing enthusiasm and experience to the leadership of the club.

Amanda Adams was appointed as vice president, with Ginny Maher taking the role as secretary and Donna Payne putting her hand up to be treasurer.

Jane Irons takes up the role as publicity officer, excited to keep the community involved when it comes to upcoming Garden Club events.

Following the confirmation of the new committee, the club heard the annual president’s report and the treasurer’s report with all formal business of the AGM concluding at 12.25pm.

A normal general meeting then followed with 26 people present with discussions held on the gardens the club will visit this year and when the annual Narromine Garden Club Rose Show will be held.

Congratulations to Sarah Shepard for winning the raffle donated by Barbie Tuck.

Overall, it was a great day for all involved with a lunch following both meetings and heaps of talking by all members!

Narromine Garden Club has a new-look committee

From left, Barb Tuck, Beverly Shields, Marj Kelly, and Tess Gelding.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, March 6, 2025

Resilience: International Women’s Day Additionally, many feminists educated about gender inequality and rallied support for a better world for women, including Simone de Beauvoir, Virginia Woolf, Betty Friedan, and Gloria Steinem.

Australia first held an IWD rally in Sydney in 1928, organised by the Militant Women’s Group of the Communist Party.

IWD continues to see exponential growth across the world as a prolific, mainstream movement involving millions worldwide.

Celebrities, world leaders, major brands, governments and diverse groups collectively support the initiative in vastly different and highly varied ways.

By SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN IN TER NATIONA L Women’s Day ( IW D) has been around for over a hundred years, with many ongo ing issues still impacting women’s advancement.

IWD is celebrated each year on March 8, which falls on a Saturday this year.

Since 1911, IWD has supported women’s equality, celebrated women’s achievements and raised awareness about gender/sex discrimination.

The theme for IWD 2025 is “Accelerate Action”, emphasising the importance of taking swift and decisive steps to achieve gender equality.

It also calls for increased momentum and urgency in addressing the systemic barriers and biases that women face, both in personal and professional spheres.

A brief history of IWD IWD has a long and powerful history of collective action.

For over a century, IWD has provided an important platform for groups worldwide advocating for gender equality.

Many fi rst-wave feminist groups, such as the suffragettes, played a foundational role in shaping IWD by championing women’s rights, particularly voting rights, and laying the foundation for broader feminist movements.

Feds highlight government support

Women suffragettes of the early 20th century, like Annie Kenney and Christabel Pankhurst, played a key role in the establishment of International Women’s Day (IWD). PHOTO: BRITISH LIBRARY.

Unions and business unite to protect vulnerable workers in Australian horticulture A NEW report from the McKell Institute has called for the federal government to expedite protections for labour hire workers in Australia’s horticulture sector.

The McKell Institute report has been commissioned by Woolworths and the Retail Supply Chain Alliance, an alliance of trade unions in the fresh food supply chain.

Together the three organisations are advocating for national regulations to improve oversight of labour hire agencies in the horticulture sector.

Key recommendations included: f A dedicated enforcement team for horticulture within the National Labour Hire Regulator. f More sustainable funding for rural and regional enforcement, including workplace inspections. f A national database to prevent rogue labour hire operators from re-entering the market. f Regular audits and public reporting to improve transparency.

The report, Licencing Labour Hire, highlights the regulatory gaps in the labour hire industry, with a focus on regional and seasonal farm work where workers reported wage theft by labour hire providers, poor working conditions and mistreatment.

It found 50 per cent of labour hire workers in the sector earn less than $50,000 annually, with many being

seasonal migrant workers with restrictive visa conditions.

“Low quality regulatory frameworks in the labour hire industry have seen rogue operators take advantage of loopholes, exploit workers and undermine the industry,” Edward Cavanough, chief executive officer of the McKell Institute, said.

“We have even seen cases of ‘regulatory shopping’ where unscrupulous companies relocate to states with weaker licensing laws, such as Tasmania or NSW. We need better protections and stronger enforcement mechanisms in place so these workers can go to work every day knowing they will be safe,” Mr Cavanough said.

“While most providers operate ethically, a small but harmful group continues to exploit vulnerable workers.

The establishment of a regulator is long overdue when it comes to protecting workers and ensuring ethical practices are enforced,” he added.

“Farmers and horticulture businesses are being let down by a system that allows a handful of bad actors to undermine the sector. This needs to change”.

The McKell Institute, Woolworths and the Retail Supply Chain Alliance support the development of the emerging National Labour Hire Regulator (NLHR) and Licencing Scheme, requiring that labour hire providers meet strict compliance standards.

AHEAD of IWD, the Federal Government has recapped the significant progress made in supporting women’s equality.

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Since their success at the 2022 Federal Election, the current government has worked to narrow the gender pay gap and lift wages; make childcare cheaper by expanding paid parental leave to six months; paying superannuation on Government paid parental leave; strengthening workplace protections against violence, harassment and discrimination; increasing economic support for single parents and women escaping domestic violence; and investing to end gender-based violence and improving access to justice.

These reforms have been highlighted in Australia’s ninth periodic report to the United Nations’ Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, which has been submitted ahead of IWD on Saturday, March 8.

Minister for Women, Senator Katy Gallagher, said Australia is committed to safeguarding and advancing the rights of women and girls.

“This Government has achieved many fi rsts, including the lowest gender pay gap — 11.5 per cent — and a Federal Parliament with over 52 per cent women,” Ms Gallagher said.

“Australia is committed to being a global leader in gender equality and paving the way to a more equitable and safe world for all women and girls,” she concluded.

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Thursday, March 6, 2025 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

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THURSDAY 6 March 2024

NEXT COUNCIL The next ordinary meeting of Council will be held on Wednesday 12th March 2025.

MEETING: PUBLIC NOTICE – NORTHERN DRAINAGE STORMWATER PIPE Narromine Shire Council would like to advise the community that construction works have commenced along Meryula Street, Narromine to improve the stormwater pipeline system.

These works are essential to enhance drainage and mitigate « Ìi Ì > y ` } `ÕÀ } i>ÛÞ rain. Council asks residents to take Ìi v > Þ ÌÀ>vw V > >}i i Ì measures in place and exercise caution when travelling through the area. The project is expected to be delivered over a six-month period with completion by 30th June 2025, weather permitting.

There will be various intermittent road closures during this time with `iÌ ÕÀÃ > ` ÌÀ>vw V > >}i i Ì in place throughout different stages of the project. For further inquiries, please contact Narromine Shire Council via email mail@narromine.nsw.gov.au or call 6889 9999.

submissions should be addressed to The General Manager and can be mailed to PO Box 115, Narromine, NSW, 2821 or emailed to mail@narromine.nsw.gov.au and should be submitted to Council no later than 5pm on Monday, 31 March 2025. Enquiries: Marion Truscott, telephone: 6889 999.

Jane Redden, General Manager, Narromine Shire Council.

WATER METER READINGS UNDERWAY Residents of Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley are advised that Council will be conducting water meter readings commencing 5 March until 10 March 2025 for the third quarter water notices. Residents with Smart Meters do not need to take any action as water usage data is automatically uploaded.

If you would like to monitor your PUBLIC NOTICE – water usage, please sign up via CLASSIFICATION OF LAND Council’s NSC Water website at Council resolved at its Ordinary https://nscwater.narromine.nsw.

Meeting held 26 June 2024, gov.au/ that upon transfer of Lot 48 DP For information about water 755089 for the sole purpose of saving tips please visit Council’s allowing RFS to build a shed on Ì i > `] Ì >Ì Ì i > ` Li V >ÃÃ w i` website: www.narromine.nsw.gov. au/environment/water-savingas operational land. Public handy-tips” submissions on the proposal to classify this land as operational, RATES REMINDER – THIRD can be made by visiting: INSTALMENT www.narromine.nsw.gov.au/ The third Rates Instalment of council/public-exhibition or in Ì i ÓäÓ{ÉÓäÓx w > V > Þi>À writing to the General Manager, was due on Friday, 28 February PO Box 115, Narromine, 2025. Any remaining unpaid NSW, 2821 or emailed to amounts for the third Instalment mail@narromine.nsw.gov.au. are now considered overdue and Closing date for submissions subject to daily interest. For more is Wednesday, 19 March 2025. information on Rates and payment Enquiries: Marion Truscott 6889 options, please visit Council’s 9999 website at www.narromine.nsw. gov.au/residents/council rates or PUBLIC NOTICE - SAVING visit Council’s Customer Service & WATER Payments Centre.”

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ROAD CLOSURES and ROAD SAFETY All road updates, traveller information and personalised alerts for all NSW roads including Narromine Shire Council’s roads RNGCUG XKUKV YYY NKXGVTCHƂ E EQO Up to date road closures and information is available 24/7 on ÛiÌÀ>vw V°V À LÞ « } council or via social media channels. Motorists are reminded to proceed with caution on all roads. For any further information about Narromine Shire Council’s roads go to www.narromine.nsw. gov.au/residents/road-conditions

residents to continue their excellent water conservation habits. As we expect some extreme weather over the next few weeks, Council reminds residents not to water lawns and gardens during the heat of the day. For further information about water saving tips please visit Council’s website: www.narromine. nsw.gov.au/.../water-saving-handytips

PUBLIC NOTICE - PROPOSED UNUSED ROADWAY LEASE Narromine Shire Council is intending to renew the lease of unused roadway adjoining Lots 74 and 79 DP 755126 in Trangie v À > vÕÀÌ iÀ w Ûi Þi>À «iÀ ` to the existing lessee. Written

BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH COUNCIL Council has a variety of vacancies currently on offer, details can be found by visiting Council’s website www.narromine.nsw.gov.au/ council/employment SERVICE NSW - MOBILE SERVICE CENTRES The Service NSW Mobile Service Centre will be visiting Narromine Monday, 17 March 2025 from 12pm - 3pm and Tuesday, 18 March 2025 from 9am - 3pm and Trangie on Wednesday, 19 March ÓäÓx vÀ > Ϋ Ì w ` ÕÌ more visit: www.service.nsw.gov. au/mobile-service-centres

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WHAT’S COMING UP IN THE NARROMINE REGION 8 March – Celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 with ‘Gather’ presented by Narromine Business Collective, at Soul Food, Narromine – purchase your tickets at 123tix.com.au 16 March – Narromine Car Club’s 2025 Charity Show ’n’ Shine & Swap Meet, Narromine Golf Club, gates open at 7am 28 March – Narromine Seniors Morning Tea 10:30 am at Narromine Sports and Fitness Centre 12A Meryula Street Narromine.

6 April – The Yarn Exchange: Better Tools for 2025 presented

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No signal: CWA wants to hear of reception black-spots in the bush as review makes recommendations

By PPNS MEDIA STAFF REPORTERS WITH reliable telecommunications a persistent problem for regional Australians, the CWA is advocating for better mobile coverage in the bush, and wants to hear from affected locals.

This call follows the Federal Government releasing its recent Regional Telecommunications review.

In the background, the phased closure of the 3G network was postponed multiple times last year due to concerns over its potential impact.

The worst fears of rural communities were then realised when country people reported being unable to make essential calls, such as those required for business, safety, and emergencies, especially in areas without WiFi coverage.

This lack of connectivity left families, workers, and students dangerously isolated, and very angry.

Despite the announced closure, many 3G towers across NSW had not in fact been upgraded to 4G, leaving large gaps in local coverage.

Key advocates speak up TWO key advocacy groups — the NSW CWA and the Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association of NSW (ICPA-NSW) — have since united to demand immediate action from telecommunications companies and the Government to address this worsening situation.

“From paddocks to rural roads, where WiFi isn’t an option, many residents simply can’t make the calls they need to,” the CWA stated via its website.

“Basic activities like internet banking, accessing weather updates, and emailing vital business information have become near-impossible for some.”

NSW CWA Chief Executive Officer, Danica Leys, revealed that the organisation has been calling for better reception in the bush for some time.

In an open letter to the public, Ms Leys stated: “The CWA of NSW has been actively advocating for improved mobile coverage across regional, rural, and remote communities.

“Since the 3G network switch-off, we know that some of you have experienced disruptions, reduced service reliability, or even complete loss of mobile connectivity,” Ms Leys revealed.

The group, she said, had raised these concerns directly with Telstra as one of the major telecommunications providers in regional, rural and remote areas.

“Telstra is keen to understand specific cases and trouble-shoot where possible,” Ms Leys explained.

“To help us provide a strong

and informed voice on your behalf, we would like to hear from you. If you have experienced issues with mobile coverage since the 3G shutdown, please share the details via our feedback form.”

Ms Leys did indicate that Telstra has launched a dedicated helpline for customers needing during this transition.

While some distance education students continue to access lessons via nbn connections, the broader community is facing increasing risks due to diminished mobile coverage.

Meanwhile, residents are being pushed toward expensive alternatives like Starlink, forcing them to invest in costly upgrades to their boosters and extenders to maintain connectivity.

For many, this fi nancial burden is untenable, especially given the scale of upgrades required across homes, vehicles, and farm equipment.

The rural ICPA-NSW has long advocated for government rebates to offset these costs.

“The transition to 4G has placed an unfair fi nancial burden on rural Australians, and this needs to be urgently addressed,” said ICPA-NSW via the CWA website.

“It’s unacceptable that our communities feel as though their communication services have regressed 20 years. Reliable connectivity is not a luxury; it’s a basic human right,” they added.

Gil petition gains traction IN Gilgandra, residents have been forced to make EFTPOS payments outside of businesses due to continued disruptions with local Telstra mobile towers.

An online petition started recently by Hayden Whiteman to “Demand Telstra Improve Phone Reception in the Gilgandra Region” has amassed hundreds of signatures.

“Poor phone reception in the Gilgandra area has become a major detriment to both the quality of life for individuals and the operation of local businesses,” his petition reads.

Is relief on the way?

THE Albanese Government for its part, has said it welcomes the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee (RTIRC) 2024 report which sets out recommendations to further improve connectivity for regional, rural, and remote communities.

Undertaken every three years, the review is an opportunity for people living and working outside major cities to share their experiences, views and expectations regarding connectivity and telecommunications services.

The community response to the 2024 review is unprecedented — a four-fold increase in participation on the 2021 review — clearly demonstrates the importance placed on connectivity and digital inclusion in country Australia.

However, a much-larger response than normal could also indicate people are not happy with recent changes and have taken action by completing the survey in much greater numbers.

The committee conducted online consultations and 20 in-person sessions across Australia from Thursday Island to Geraldton, Katherine, and Benalla.

In total, more than 4000 stakeholders took part with more than 3000 survey responses received.

The Committee also engaged with industry throughout the process to address issues raised during consultations and potential reform options were workshopped.

The report’s 14 recommendations address enhanced mobile coverage and affordability, universal service, First Nations inclusion, and digital literacy.

The role of LEO (low earth orbit) satellite technology — as used by Starlink — for service delivery, was also considered.

The committee noted how recent technology developments have resulted in new and emerging services that could be considered as part of a modernised Universal Service Obligation (USO).

The recommendation to modernise the USO is an important step towards ensuring all Australians have access to modern, reliable, voice-capable broadband services no matter where they live or work.

The Albanese Government has said it will review the recommendations and respond in due course. They added that they have acted on advice from

previous RTIRC reports in the design of programs and initiatives including the On-Farm Connectivity Program, the Mobile Black Spot Program, National Audit of Mobile Coverage, and the First Nations Digital Inclusion Plan.

The 2024 review was led by Committee Chair, Alannah MacTiernan, working alongside committee members Kristy Sparrow, former Senator Fiona Nash, Dr Jessa Rogers, and Ian Kelly.

“Every Australian deserves access to fast, reliable, affordable connectivity and telecommunication services regardless of where they live,” Minister for Communications, Michelle Rowland, said of the report.

“We know many rural, regional, remote and First Nations communities face connectivity challenges their city counterparts do not,” she added.

The unprecedented interest in the work of the Regional Telecommunications Review for 2024 reflects the importance placed on connectivity in these communities, Ms Rowland said.

Ms MacTiernan welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement to provide basic Universal Outdoor Mobile (UOMO) coverage across Australia.

The government’s proposal is designed to address endemic coverage limitations which leave many Australians frustrated and vulnerable outside of current reliable mobile coverage.

This guarantee of service is also aimed at being a game-changer in emergencies and natural disasters for Australians living in rural and remote areas.

Hoping for improvement A CENTRAL focus of the RTIRC advice to the govern-

ment in its 2024 report was to move quickly to shift away from decades-old and outdated legislative frameworks to modern regulatory settings that deliver better connectivity for Australia.

Access to reliable mobile coverage is a key challenge facing regional communities, the committee noted, adding that recent technology developments have resulted in new and emerging services that could be considered as part of a modernised USO. In their summary, they stated: “The committee has highlighted the need to improve regional Australians’ understanding of connectivity and the options available to them.

“We also stressed the need to speed up modernisation of the universal service guarantees. We have recommended ways to improve mobile experiences, recognising that mobile connection is the primary means of voice and digital communication for many regional Australians.

“Strengthening consumer protections and telco accountability has also been a central theme, as has building network resilience, accelerating planning processes and improved data for government and consumers.

“The overwhelming response to the review highlights the critical role of telecommunications in the lives of regional, rural, and remote communities.

“The community has highlighted the need to improve regional Australians’ understanding of connectivity and options available to them.

The need to significantly boost this connectivity literacy is a key recommendation of the report.”

In the end, many residents of rural and remote Australia will be hoping the review can simply help improve phone and internet coverage.

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Political News & Opinion AROUND UND THE ELECTORATE TORATE Comment nt by D DUGALD ERS, SAUNDERS, ember State Member for Dubbo bo

NSW Nationals to introduce new bill to Parliament WE need legislative change to stop repeat youth offenders from carrying out crime sprees across our communities, which is why the Nationals will introduce a bill to Parliament this month.

It will include changes to the Bail Act to stop courts granting bail to serious repeat offenders, changes to doli incapax (the age of legal responsibility), and amend-

ing the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act, to give more consideration to the harm that is caused to the victim.

The Nationals plan will offer a stronger solution than the Premier’s bail laws that have failed to make a difference in the year they have been in place.

Something needs to be done, or there will be more deaths as a result of this crisis.

The time for change is now.

Congratulations to the Dubbo electorate Woman of the Year!

THE 2025 Dubbo electorate Woman of the Year has been awarded to Dubbo local, Nic Grose, in recognition of her impressive record of accomplishments in exercise physiology, community sports, and leadership.

Earlier this week, Nic was surprised by family, friends and staff to celebrate her achievement. This is such a well deserved award for Nic, who along with running a very successful business, Active on the Move Rehab, volunteers for several sporting groups.

She’s the President of Dubbo Touch Football Association, a Country Director on the NSW Touch Association Board, League Tag Co-ordinator and Coach for St Johns Junior Rugby League, and is the Assistant League Tag Coach for CYMS Football Club.

Nic also volunteers with other community organisations including “Clare’s Angels” and the “Tie Dye Project”, as well as playing a bit of touch footy herself.

In 2024, she represented Australia in the Women’s 40s Division at the Touch World Cup and has played for NSW in the Women’s 35s and 40s sides.

Nic is supported by hus-

band, Clint, and their sons, Paddy and Olly, and I am thrilled to be able to recognise her as an exceptional role model in our community.

The Local Women of the Year Awards provide the opportunity to recognise and celebrate progressive thinkers, everyday heroes, social advocates and innovative role models in the community.

This year, 93 women have been nominated by their local MPs to be acknowledged during NSW Women’s Week in the fi rst week of March.

Well done Nic! Thank you for everything you do that impacts the Dubbo community.

Young Aboriginal Leaders Program APPLICATIONS are now open for NSW Parliament’s Young Aboriginal Leaders’ Program.

In this residential leadership program, participants will develop leadership and commu-

nication skills, learn about parliamentary processes, engage with Aboriginal leaders, and even get the chance to deliver a speech in the Legislative Council Chamber.

Qantas Regional Grants Program APPLICATIONS for the 2025 Qantas Regional Grants’ Program are now open.

As part of a $10 million commitment over five years, the 2025 Qantas Regional Grants Program will provide $2 million in grants this year to support Australian-based not-forprofit community groups and projects that benefit regional areas. Grants will include a combination of cash, marketing support and fl ights according to the specific needs of each group.

Until next time, Dugald

Big announcement on Medicare: Responses reserved

How the Medicare rebate would work under Labor’s plan. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

By PPNS MEDIA STAFF REPORTERS A RE-ELECTED Albanese Labor government has said it will make the single largest investment in Medicare since its creation 40 years ago, with $8.5 billion to deliver an additional 18 million bulk-billed general practitioner (GP) visits each year.

The additional funding will also fund hundreds of nursing scholarships and thousands more doctors in the largest GP training program ever, according to Labor.

Australian patients and families are expected to save hundreds of dollars a year in out-of-pocket costs, with patient savings of $859 million a year by 2030.

Labor says it will expand the bulk-billing incentive to all Australians and a 12.5 per cent “incentive payment” on top of Medicare rebates to practices bulk-billing every patient.

Labor says the changes will mean nine out of 10 GP visits will be bulkbilled by 2030, boosting the number of fully bulk-billed general practices to around 4,800 nationally – triple the current number.

Labor also says it will deliver more doctors and nurses, with 400 nursing scholarships and the largest GP training program in Australian his-

tory, funding the training of 2,000 new GP trainees a year by 2028.

“Labor built Medicare, we will protect it and improve it for all Australians,” prime minister Anthony Albanese said.

“I want every Australian to know they only need their Medicare card, not their credit card, to receive the healthcare they need.”

Australian Medical Association welcomes the announcement THE Australian Medical Association welcomed the federal funding commitment, which follows years of campaigning by the AMA on the need to urgently invest in Australia’s primary care system.

AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen said general practitioners are the cornerstone of Australia’s healthcare system and equitable access to affordable GP care is essential.

“This is the second significant package of funding for general practice from the government and follows a $5.7 billion investment in 2023 to support patients and address growing concerns over the viability of many general practices,” Dr McMullen said.

“The neglect of Medicare by successive governments means the patient rebate no longer bears any relationship to the actual cost of providing high quality services to patients.”

Dr McMullen said more work was still needed to address issues relating to the growing complexity of general practice care.

“We need a rethink of Medicare rebates to ensure today’s patients who have increasingly complex needs get the care they require,” Dr McMullen said.

She also welcomed funding to grow Australia’s GP training places to 2000 by 2028.

“The government announcement today is important. As we approach an election campaign, we look forward to hearing from the coalition which has yet to articulate its policies for improving access to general practice,” she said.

Opposition leader Peter Dutton said in response to the announcement the coalition would commit $9 billion extra funding to Medicare including a previous $500 million pledge for more mental health support.

RACGP mixed on the announcement AN ‘amazing’ investment for GP training, but a ‘mixed bag’ for general practices fi nancially: that’s how Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) president Dr Michael Wright views the Labor election funding promise.

Dr Wright welcomed the bipartisan commitment to invest in Medicare, but warned a focus on bulk-billing rates will not suit all general practice business models.

While welcoming the commitments to boost support for training GPs, which is one of the college’s key election requests, Dr Wright also said GPs may face more pressure to bulk-bill and emphasised that an expansion of bulk-billing incentives does not oblige general practices to adopt them.

“GPs are still able to set their fees and the college will completely support that going forward,” he concluded.

What does this mean for patients?

DETAILS of the exact difference the Medicare pledge could make to rebates were included in the official announcement (see table below).

They show a 62 per cent increase for a standard Level B consult in metro areas at a fully bulk-billed general practice, with rebates for non-concession card holding adults rising from $42.85 to $69.56.

The rebate for bulk-billed Level B consultations in remote areas will more than double to $86.91.

Meanwhile, Level C consultations will increase by 30 per cent in city areas and 59 per cent in the most remote districts, with the lower rise a cause of concern to Dr Wright of the RACGP. “We have been asking for increased Medicare rebates, particularly targeting long consultations and mental health consultations, because we know that’s where the chronic disease and the complex care happen,” he concluded.

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Retiring Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, undergoes melanoma operation

By SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN ABSENT from the public eye in recent weeks, retiring Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, has revealed he underwent a three-hour surgery to remove a third melanoma and five lymph nodes last week.

According to Mr Coulton, all indications are that the procedure on Thursday, February 27, was completely successful and he will not require further treatment.

Mr Coulton has been on personal leave throughout February and is expected to make his return to work later this week.

In a media statement, he thanked his staff for their support while he has been out of the office and encouraged Parkes constituents to still contact his electoral offices if they have any queries or concerns.

He also reminded the community of the importance of following the timeless sun health adage of “Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, Slide”, adding that melanoma does not discriminate regardless if you are young or old.

Proper sun safety, he explained, is the only way to prevent and protect us all from the dangers of skin cancers. He also encouraged

constituents to get regular skin checks in order to catch skin cancers early.

Melanoma is Australia’s cancer ACCORDING to the Melanoma Institute of Australia, the nation has the highest melanoma rates in the world with the disease commonly referred to as: “Australia’s national cancer”.

It is expected that more than 16,000 Australians will be diagnosed with melanoma this year and one person every 30 minutes is diagnosed with the cancer everyday across the country.

The Melanoma Institute says it is estimated that 1300 Australians will die from melanoma this year with one Australian dying every six hours from the disease.

Ninety-five per cent of melanoma and 99 per cent of non-melanoma skin cancers are caused by over-exposure to UV radiation from the sun and can be prevented with proper sun protection.

NSW Chief Cancer Officer and Chief Executive of the Cancer Institute NSW, Professor Tracey O’Brien, said in November last year that the most important thing to do in order to prevent skin cancer, is to protect your

skin at all times from the powerful Australian sun.

“Two out of three Australians will be treated for skin cancer in their lifetime, which is why protecting our skin from the sun from a very young age and into adulthood, is key to reducing our risk of this devastating disease,” Professor O’Brien explained.

“Whether you’re going to the beach, hanging the washing, or walking to the shops, I urge everyone to do the simple things like seeking shade when outdoors, wearing sunscreen, putting on a hat, sunglasses and protective clothing to safeguard themselves from harmful ultra-violet radiation from the sun,” she added.

Melanoma March in Dubbo this weekend A LARGE turnout is expected at this Saturday’s Melanoma March in Dubbo, which leaves from the foreshore behind the Riverdale shopping centre.

Further information about the event and registrations can be made via the Melanoma March website. Registrants also have the chance to book a free skin check at the Australian Skin Cancer Foundation’s Skin Check Truck, which is stopping by to support the event.

How to reduce your risk of melanoma ALL people living in NSW are at risk of melanoma.

There are five easy ways to protect yourself from the sun: 1. Stay in the shade where possible 2. Wear sun protective clothing 3. Wear a broad-brimmed hat 4. Wear sunglasses 5. Wear sunscreen, and reapply it regularly

An important message: Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, after a melanoma-related operation last week, later reminding the community of the importance of sun protection.

PHOTO: PARKES ELECTORATE.

Nats pledge $2 mill for Macquarie Home Stay – if they win federal election

By SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN IT was a busy Friday last week for The Nationals Federal Leader, David Littleproud, who was in Dubbo to launch the campaign for the Coalition Candidate for Parkes Jamie Chaffey.

Despite the poll date still not yet being called, The Nationals are gearing up for a big election campaign, with a massive announcement pledging $2 million towards the next stage of the Macquarie Home Stay expansion in Dubbo.

Mr Littleproud told a press conference that the funding is crucial, as more patients, their partners, and their families seek affordable, quality accommodation travelling to the Dubbo health precinct for medical treatment.

“I am proud to announce that a future Coalition Government will fund an extension of the Home Stay, including five self-contained family units,” Mr Littleproud said.

“The Home Stay previously had a $2.5 million commitment from the former Coalition government to support a cancer-focused accommodation precinct, following the opening of the Western Cancer Centre, which was jointly-funded by the Australian and NSW Government with $35 million,” he added.

Andrew Single; Nationals Leader, David Littleproud; Nat’s candidate for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey; and Rod Crowfoot from Macquarie Home Stay. PHOTO: SUPPLIED. Nationals’ candidate for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey — endorsed after the announced retirement of sitting Member, Mark Coulton — said the five self-contained units would reduce the financial

burden of long-distance travel for medical care, particularly for families.

“Due to increasing demand, the Macquarie Home Stay is fully-booked and typically turns away three patients per

day, with this number sometimes rising to as many as 14,” Mr Chaffey said.

“I am pleased to be part of a team that continues to support this local project and those in need of healthcare, especially

in terms of accommodation for families,” he added.

Macquarie Home Stay Managing Director, Rod Crowfoot, said the accommodation fosters a supportive community that aids recovery and well-being.

“Expanding these services improves healthcare access, supports families, reduces financial strain and strengthens community connections,” Mr Crowfoot said.

Macquarie Home Stay provides affordable and appropriate patient family accommodation for some of the 200,000-plus people of Western and Northern NSW who have to travel to Dubbo for medical treatment every year.

A large percentage of the guest cohort are pregnant women, who stay in the weeks prior to delivering their child. However, many patients and their families travel to Dubbo for specialist appointments, cancer treatment, surgeries, accident and emergency, general surgical admissions, and more.

The facility aims to remove the cost barriers to accessing health care in a timely way for many rural and remote communities, providing a better quality of life and less time away from family and employment.

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Littleproud launches Parkes election campaign for Nats “There’s not one person of any political nature in Canberra that doesn’t respect Mark Coulton,” Mr Littleproud explained.

“He has the respect because he treats people with respect, he comes from a point of intellect and a point of view of your point of view and taking it to Canberra and articulating it in a respectful way that has gained you, the people of Parkes, so much,” he added.

“Mark is going to be a big loss to us, and he is someone I deeply admire, deeply respect and deeply look up to,” Mr Littleproud said.

New to the coalface

Big launch! Nationals candidate for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey and Leader of the Nationals, David Littleproud, officially opened Chaffey’s campaign office in Dubbo last Friday.

By SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN IN another sign of the imminent federal election, Nationals Leader, David Littleproud was in Dubbo last Friday to officially launch the election campaign for the Coalition candidate for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey.

This comes after current Federal Member, Mark Coulton, announced in March last year that he would not be contesting his seat at this year’s poll.

Look back at Coulton’s time in Federal Parliament MR Coulton was fi rst elected to Parliament at the 2007 Federal Election after his predecessor, John Cobb, announced

in 2006 that he would not contest the seat of Parkes, instead opting to contest the neighbouring seat of Calare.

Mr Coulton served as a shadow parliamentary secretary from 2007 to 2010, and then as the Nationals’ Chief Whip in the House of Representatives from 2010 to 2016.

After the 2016 Federal Election, he was chosen as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives. In March 2018, Coulton resigned as Deputy Speaker to take-up a role as the Assistant Minister for Trade, Tourism, and Investment, under Malcolm Turnbull’s Government.

In May 2019 — following the Coalition’s win at the Federal Election — his title was changed to Assistant Minister for Trade and Investment, and he was given a full ministeri-

Fair Trading to hold consumer rights roundtable in Dubbo next week WANT to know your rights as a consumer, small business owner or trader? Dubbo is the next stop on the NSW Fair Trading road-trip across the state, and you have the chance to attend a consumer rights roundtable hosted by the agency locally next week.

The roundtable will be held at the Western Plains Cultural Centre on Thursday, March 13.

“Join us to hear about resources which help clients navigate consumer rights, renting, support for fi nancial hardship and disability services,” NSW Fair Trading said in a statement.

“Engage with experts, network with peers from your local area, and participate in a roundtable discussion to address the challenges faced by your clients.”

The Dubbo visit is one of a series of regional community engagement events the agency is hosting throughout NSW to educate participants on their rights and responsibilities, as well as the services it offers.

Further information is available on the NSW Fair Trading website.

al portfolio as Minister for Regional Services, Decentralisation and Local Government.

Following a ministerial reshuffle by Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, he was appointed Minister for Regional Health, Regional Communications and Local Government in February 2020.

In a statement published in March last year, Mr Coulton said it had been a great privilege to serve the constituents of the Parkes electorate.

“I’ve spent the past 16 years travelling hundreds of thousands of kilometres across my electorate, getting to know the strong and vibrant communities I represent,” he said.

Nationals’ Leader, David Littleproud, told ABC Radio last Friday that Mr Coulton had always been a voice of reason in the party room.

A MESSAGE FROM NARROMINE ANGLICAN CHURCH Glad you asked…

AT Narromine Anglican during the month of March, we will be running a “Questions Month”.

If there were any question you could ask God, what would it be?

Would you ask about pain and suffering, or why sometimes Christians do such a bad job of living up to Jesus’ teachings?

Perhaps you’d like to know who God is, and how you can know Him or why He made the world the way He did?

There are so many kinds of questions to ask — questions about life’s purposes or the church, or what the future may hold in some situations.

THE NSW Nationals announced in early August last year that Jamie Chaffey was preselected as their candidate for the seat of Parkes for this year’s federal election — which at the time of publication, had yet to be called.

It is anticipated that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will be awaiting the results of the Western Australian State Election set to be held this Saturday, March 8, to then call the poll.

Jamie Chaffey hails from Gunnedah and is a boiler-maker by trade. Elected to Gunnedah Shire Council in September, 2016, he was elected as Mayor, serving his full five-year term until 2021, when he was re-elected as a councillor and Mayor.

He was endorsed as a chair of the Namoi Unlimited Joint Organisation of Councils in 2018, and re-elected as a chair in 2020.

Mr Chaffey was elected to the Executive of the Country Mayor’s Association of NSW, and is a board member of the AUKUS forum of the Nuclear Advisory Board.

Whatever your question, now is the time to ask God. But you may be wondering, how can a church speak for God? The answer is: Christians believe the Bible is God’s inspired word. It has the answers to life’s important questions.

So a church’s response to an enquiry can always be based on what the Bible does or doesn’t say.

Which might raise another question in our mind, such as, why is it reasonable to think the Bible is God speaking?

Here are a few quick thoughts.

Sometimes Christians are accused of circular reasoning. For example, the Bible is the word of God, because the Bible says it is the word of God! But believing the Bible is much more like a court deciding to trust witnesses.

For the Bible is reliable history, as well as being impressive. And Christians see a coherency and integrity in the biblical data that leads them to base their life around its message.

As the Bible gets going, it is

Nationals Leader, David Littleproud told ABC Radio that he believes Mr Chaffey is the best man for the job and will continue to build on the work done by Mark Coulton.

“Well, I think he can build on that legacy that Mark has built, and Mark has been working with him very closely to make sure he understands that Canberra is… actually about outcomes,” he explained.

“Jamie is working in the same way and making sure that he understands not just that, but also what the challenges and the opportunities are for the people at Parkes to be unlocked and what are the tools they need,” Mr Littleproud added.

Mr Chaffey has been on the campaign trail for some time now, and has also been joining his predecessor, Mark Coulton, at press conferences and other community events.

After his preselection last year, Mr Chaffey said that he will fight to ensure that regional communities will get what they deserve.

“We need to get the cost of living back under control, improve access to healthcare and education in our regions and invest in affordable and reliable power,” he said in a statement.

“I believe that to build a strong future for our next generation, we must develop industry within our communities to create opportunities for our young people to stay and raise their families here,” he concluded.

While the Federal Election has still yet to be called; the Narromine Star will endeavour to bring you all the news from the campaign trail in the Parkes electorate and beyond!

looking forward to the coming of a great King.

When Jesus came, he claimed to be just that.

Then because Jesus so clearly and completely fulfi ls what the bible is expecting, Christians see God at work.

Quite simply, the Bible’s record of events has the ring of truth about it.

But why not see for ourselves?

A good place to check is the Gospels, such as Mark’s Gospel, it’s the shortest.

And if there’s a question you’ve always wanted to ask, either drop it into the questions box in our church foyer, or give it to our newspaper editor who can forward it to our clergy (names, details are not necessary).

If the Bible has anything to say on your issue, listen to our Facebook page sermons this month.

We look forward to answering your questions.

By PHILIP HAND PS. You can also send questions to: newsroom@narrominestar.com.au

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Stone garden by Italian POWS, an enemy that won Aussie affection

Italian POW’s in Australia were mostly country conscripts forced to fight by their Fascist government and were let-out to local farms where they were much-loved and greatly-admired.

The garden stone walls on the “Dulla Dulla” property, constructed by three Italian POW’s, have been retained by the property owners as a testament to the hundreds of POWs who worked on farms in western NSW. PHOTO: KERRIE MARTIN.

By DAVID DIXON A UNIQUE, beautifully-constructed wall at the Narromine property, “Dulla Dulla”, is one of the few remaining remnants of the thousands of Italian prisoners who worked on western NSW farms during the height of World War II. The construction is a reminder of the affection that these “enemy” soldiers held for many country folk.

While Australia was flooded with tens of thousands of Axis prisoners as the War progressed, their experiences here were vastly-different.

Government introduces bill to extend strict bail test for young people THE NSW Government has moved to extend the strict bail test that applies to young people accused of stealing cars and breaking into homes, amid ongoing concerns about youth crime, a recent press release stated.

An additional test under section 22C of the Bail Act 2013 was introduced by the Government last year in response to rising community concerns about youth crime, particularly in the regions.

It applies to young people aged between 14 and 18 who are charged with certain car theft or serious break and enter offences while on bail for another offence of that type.

Under the law, bail must not be granted unless the bail authority has a “high degree of confidence the young person will not commit a serious indictable offence while on bail” subject to any proposed bail conditions.

The section was originally intended to sunset after 12 months and would have ceased operation on April 4, 2025. However, legislation introduced on February 19, 2025 will extend it for three years to April 2028.

Early data shows the strict test is working, with the bail refusal rate under 22C more than double that of the general bail refusal rate

The Imperial Japanese prisoners, on one hand — raised and trained under the brutal, almost-medieval Bushido Code — rioted at places like Cowra and at Featherston in New Zealand, with hundreds dying in futile efforts at escape and also to atone for the “shame” of their capture.

The Italians, meanwhile, many simple country boys, were mostly conscripts forced to fight by their Fascist government, and were let-out to local farms in NSW where they were much-loved and greatly-admired.

The scheme under which

for young people charged with similar offences. The impacts of the section 22C amendment would continue to be evaluated throughout the three-year extension.

This extension would help keep the community safer while the Government continues efforts to reduce youth crime and minimise young peoples’ long-term contact with the criminal justice system.

The NSW Government last year announced a $26.2 million community safety package, including the expansion of police-run Youth Action Meetings, and the Youth Justice NSW Safe Aboriginal Youth Patrol Program, along with additional funding for a targeted response in the town of Moree and surrounds.

This month, the government also announced over $6 million to support community safety across Bourke, Moree and Kempsey.

Across Western Region, NSW Police Operation Mongoose continues and has already identif ied 255 offenders, including 75 ringleaders.

“Extending this bail test is one way my Government is responding to youth crime,” NSW premier Chris Minns said.

“Under our stronger bail laws, alleged offenders are more than twice as likely to be denied bail. It’s not ‘mission accomplished’ on youth crime, but the bail laws are working, so we’re extending them.”

PHOTOS: AUSTRALIA WAR MEMORIAL.

POWs were billeted on local properties was known as Prisoner of War Control Centres: Without Guards with the Italians usually placed in twos or threes.

To assist with the placements, the Department of Army provided a booklet: Pidgin English for Italian Prisoners of War. The Italian POWs were dressed in recycled Australian Army uniforms which had been dyed burgundy. The farmer paid £1/week per worker and the Italian POWs were paid 1 shilling 3 pence per week in credit.

From July 1944 until January 1946, hundreds of Italian prisoners of war worked on farms in the western districts of NSW. A hall in Narromine was leased by the Department of Army as a Control Centre for the administration of Italian POW farm workers who were placed on farms in a 35-mile radius.

Great builders as well as keen workers, one such story involved a group of three prisoners who built a beautiful wall at the Narromine property, “Dulla Dulla”.

The genuine friendships that

formed between farmers and POWs is recalled in a 1946 article from the Narromine News and Trangie Advocate:

“I f an incident which occurred at the Centre may be taken as a crite rion, there were some at least who had developed a high-regard for those for whom they had worked.

“One of the captured men asked permission to say farewell to his employer, who was in a truck outside the Centre.

When he returned to the hall, he was seen to brush tears away from his eyes.”

New western water “hub” aims to save bush councils 500 million litres a year COUNCILS in Narromine, Gilgandra, Warren, and Bogan Shires and Dubbo Regional Council have all been invited into a new “hub” that could save half-a-billion litres of water a year.

This prediction follows the huge success of the State’s fi rst Regional Water Loss Management hub trial, with the NSW Government now rolling out the program to a dozen more country councils.

The program aims to offer the councils access to an “arsenal” of tools to make the incremental savings in water loss from their systems.

Joining these councils in the program will be Bourke, Brewarrina, Walgett, Coonamble, Cobar, and Central Darling councils — effectively covering the State’s west and northwest — as well as Warrumbungle Shire and the Mid-Western Regional Councils in the central west.

What will it do?

CO-DESIGNED with the Central New South Wales Joint Organisation (CNSWJO) and its 11 council water utilities from 2022, the program leverages local expertise to ensure communities can share technology, equipment, knowledge, and skills to reduce costs and improve water efficiency.

CNSWJO will now partner with the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the

In good news for local water security, councils in Narromine, Gilgandra, Warren, Nyngan, and Dubbo have all been invited into a new “hub” that could save half-a-billion litres a year. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

Environment and Water (NSW DCCEEW), to introduce the program to 13 member councils of the Western Councils Water Alliance.

Regional connections and water sustainability experience will be used to support an expansion of the program out west.

These areas can be some of the most water-stressed communities during drought, which is why fi nding ways to be more water efficient is crucial, the Government stated.

Significant savings proposed ACROSS the Central NSW areas, the pilot program saved 815 million litres of water since 2022 by helping councils hone-in on inefficiencies

and knowledge gaps, improve training, and identify and repair leaks throughout their water networks.

Six of the new councils in the Western Councils Water Alliance have previously received grants from the NSW Government to train and upskill water utility staff, upgrade network technology, improve pressure management and leakage control, and install bulk meters.

The roll-out is part of a $35.3 million package announced last year to save billions of litres of water across the state and arm regional and metropolitan towns with the tools they need for a more suitable water future.

Under the new funding, the government will also extend the School Water Eff iciency Program to K-12 students across the western councils alliance.

“This is great news for nearly 125,000 people in our State’s central west and northwest regions, who now have the chance to reap the benefits of the program and see hundreds of millions of litres of water saved,” NSW DCCEEW Executive Director, Operations Resilience, Ashraf El-Sherbini said.

“Being water efficient is more important than ever, especially as the mercury rises this summer and drier conditions could stress town water resources. We know these regions were hit very hard by the last drought,” he concluded.

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Rural Crime Matters SW Police are still investigating the Men’s Shed break-in (Pictured: Roger Blackman).

NSW Police have charged two teenagers following a crash in Bourke that killed one.

PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR

By SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN

IN this week’s edition of Rural Crime Matters, Narromine Star brings you a snapshot of last week’s crime news from across the Narromine Shire and beyond.

Narromine Local Court resumes this week, sitting on Wednesday, March 5, Thursday, March 6, and Friday, March 7.

The Narromine Star will have a report in next week’s edition of the paper of all the newsworthy and noteworthy cases heard at the local court.

Men’s Shed books still not returned

FOLLOWING our report in the paper published in our Thursday, February 20 edition, the Narromine Star visited the Narromine Men’s Shed to see if they have received any updates following the alleged break-in that happened at about 12.30am on Wednesday, February 12.

Members of the Men’s Shed told this publication that, un-

fortunately, neither the local history book nor the two photo albums that were stolen have been returned.

Roger Blackman told the Narromine Star he is extremely disappointed that no one has come forward to return the books — even with their “no questions asked” proviso.

However, some good news has emerged since the incident. Following posts made to social media, a local security alarm specialist has offered to install an alarm system at the Dandaloo Street premises, free of charge.

Officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District are still investigating the incident, and whether it may have been committed by a group or as a “lone wolf” attack.

Last week, Men’s Shed Committee members were collating a list of items stolen in the raid, with an estimated value well in the excess of $1000.

The Men’s Shed has renewed calls for their prized photo albums and Mr Blackman’s authored history book, to be returned to them, no

questions asked.

If you or anyone you know may have information over the break-in that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, February 12, contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.

One teenager dead, one in hospital following rural NSW pursuit TWO teenagers have appeared in court, charged after an alleged pursuit in which a 17-year-old boy died in Bourke late last week.

The juvenile crime spree began in the Narromine Shire, where officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District responded to reports of a robbery at a service station on Burroway Street at 11.15pm on Thursday, February 27.

A service station spokesperson told the Narromine Star that he did not see the four youths — aged between 13 and 17— carrying weapons, and that local law enforcement arrived within two minutes of a

triple zero call being made.

This is the second time in 18 months that the service station has been broken into but, thankfully on this occasion, no-one was injured.

The four teenagers then allegedly left the scene in a vehicle which had been reported stolen only the day before from Blayney, about 200km southeast of Narromine.

The teenagers then allegedly went on a joyride and, at about 12.10am on Friday, February 28, police initiated a pursuit 15km east of Nyngan on the Mitchell Highway, which was terminated a short time later.

At 12.45am, another police pursuit was initiated in Coolabah. Police deployed road spikes on the Mitchell Highway at Coolabah, and on Sydney Road at Bourke.

The vehicle continued at high speed through Bourke, before it crashed and rolled on Weir Road around 1.30am.

Police immediately called for assistance for the four occupants of the vehicle, however, a 17-year-old boy, who NSW Police believe was a passenger,

died at the scene.

A 14-year-old boy was airlifted to Sydney Children’s Hospital in a serious condition.

Two boys — aged 13 and 16 — were treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics at the scene and taken to Bourke Hospital.

Upon their release from hospital at about 10.30am on Saturday, March 1, the pair were arrested and taken to Dubbo Police Station.

The 13-year-old boy was charged with offences relating to theft and break-in offences, including two counts of aggravated break and enter. The 16-year-old boy was charged with be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner (vehicle theft).

They were both refused bail and appeared at Parramatta Children’s Court via audio visual link on Sunday, March 2.

The 13-year-old boy was formally refused bail while the 16-year-old was granted conditional bail. Both faced children’s court on Wednesday, March 5.

The investigation continues.

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Community News

New residents welcomed to the shire

Louise Simpson was representing Narromine Preschool Kindergarten to inform new residents of the services available in the Shire.

The local RFS squad was out and about at Soul Food with many free goodies up for grabs.

Mayor Ewen Jones with his son Ian at the Narromine Shire’s new residents night.

Gabby from Narromine Library had an engaging stall for all the kids.

new residents night on Thursday, February 27.

The Narromine Shire Council held a successful : NARROMINE STAR. PHOTOS

Kim Theobald and April Fitzpatrick both recently moved to Narromine after residing in Orange and Bathurst for many years.

By SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN FOR those new to our local community, the Narromine Shire Council held a New Residents’ Night on Thursday, February 27.

The event at Soul Food Depot enabled council staff, elected representatives, and other upstanding citizens from the community to formally welcome our shire’s newest residents.

In his welcome speech, Narromine Mayor, Cr Ewen Jones, encouraged the new residents to make the region their home.

Cr Jones spoke extensively to the new residents, as did other attending elected representatives Cr Brian Leak, Cr Stacey Bohm, and Cr Peter Howe.

Narromine resident Julie Davis reminisced about her experience when she first came to the shire many years ago, and how she has since built lifelong friendships and connections within the community.

Local community groups and businesses also took the opportunity to show new residents how much the shire

has to offer.

Organisations in attendance included the Narromine Rural Fire Service, Narromine Library, Narromine Turf Club, Narromine Lions Club, Narromine Preschool Kindergarten, the Narromine Star, and the local National Broadband Network (nbn).

Gabrielle Teale-McEvoy from Narromine Library signed up new members and provided activities for the children in attendance, including making “I love Narromine” badges throughout the course of the evening.

The Narromine Star spoke with two new residents to the shire, Kim Theobald and April Fitzpatrick.

Kim arrived from Orange in December last year to start a new chapter in life.

She has purchased a house and already begun renovations, despite only recently moving here.

“My favourite thing so far about living in Narromine is the community and how friendly the people are,” she said.

April moved in May last year from Bathurst to be clos-

er to family and friends who already reside in Narromine.

She previously lived in Bathurst for five years before deciding to move in with family.

“My favourite thing about living in Narromine is being closer to my family and taking my nephew on walks,” she told the Narromine Star.

The catered event was enjoyed by all and provided a warm welcome to the region’s newest residents.

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Classroom News

Shire School News went on a e High’s NASCA program The students at Narromin got to exy their pen pals where the big trip to Sydney to meet ary. bru -Fe mid rs match in perience the NRL All Sta BOOK. PHOTOS: NASCAR FACE

A lot of news to come out of St John’s Parish Schoo l at Trangie including the induction of the new 2025 school leaders. PHOTOS: SJPT FACEBOOK.

Students in the supported learning class at NPS were mastering some very important life skills.

PHOTOS: NPS FACEBOOK.

Collated by SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN

IN this week’s round of the Shire School News, we report on some exciting initiatives from the classrooms at Narromine Public School; the induction ceremony for St John’s Parish School’s 2025 School Leaders at Trangie; and Narromine High’s NASCA Pen Pal trip to Sydney, plus much much more!

St John’s Parish School Trangie

THERE has been a lot of news coming out of St John’s Parish School at Trangie in the last week.

On Wednesday, February 26, St John’s held their 2025 induction mass for their new school leaders for the academic year.

May the leaders at St John’s be guided by God’s wisdom and become beacons of hope, leading the whole school through the year in faith and compassion.

Congratulations to the 2025 leadership team and we wish you luck in your duties throughout the year!

Congratulations are also in order for students who participated in the Cluster Swimming Carnival which saw many ribbons won and great representations of sportsmanship.

16 students represented St John’s at the Cluster Swimming Carnival and the school community is immensely proud of your accomplishments and hard work!

St Augustine’s Parish School THIS week marked the beginning of Lent which is a solemn Christian religious observance in the liturgical year commemorating the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert and enduring temptation

by Satan, according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, before beginning his public ministry.

Before Lent began on Wednesday, March 5, St Augustine’s held their annual traditional Shrove Tuesday Pancakes at Recess.

Yesterday, the school held their Ash Wednesday Mass and tomorrow (Friday, March 7) will see students representing St Augustine’s at the Diocesan Swimming Carnival in Parkes.

Good Luck to all those heading to Parkes to compete!

Narromine High School NARROMINE High School (NHS) had a busy week last week with many of their school programs.

On Monday, February 24, both the under 15’s boys and girls touch football teams travelled to Mudgee to compete in the Western Region touch football trials.

It was an early morning start in Narromine to arrive at Mudgee by 8.30am.

The girls had a very tough pool and came up against some

Congratulations to both the boys and girls under 15’s touch football teams who travelled to Mudgee last week for the Western Region competition. PHOTOS: NHS FACEBOOK.

hard competition throughout the day.

However, despite the heat and the opposition, the girls never gave up.

Special mention goes to Dallee Hutchinson and Peyton Powell who received player’s player and to the younger player in the team Sahraya Poulson-Jones who was picked for Best and Fairest.

The boys had some tough competition as well and ended up drawing the fi rst two games followed by a very convincing win over Blayney.

They showed teamwork and commitment in defence as well as brilliance in attack.

Congratulations to Matt Smyth, who received player’s player and Kye Brotherton and Kade Burns who both were picked as Best and Fairest on the day.

Congratulations to all the players and a special thank you to Connor Daley and Jaylin Donnelly who travelled over to Mudgee to referee on the day.

Many thanks to Erin Payne and Mitch Smith for helping transport the students.

In other news, the NASCA Pen Pals trip was fi lled with fun times! Over the past 12-months, the NHS NASCA students have been exchanging letters with their pen pals from NASCA Alec Park and in mid-February they fi nally got to meet in person and see the beautiful connections they had built!

The day kicked off with a super fun bonding session at Penrith Aqua Park followed by lunch at Flappy’s where the students had a blast with an icebreaker scavenger hunt followed by a heat-warming Galentine’s celebration for Valentine’s Day. On Saturday, February 15, the fun continued with a big day of shopping and it all wrapped with an exciting NRL All Stars game.

The game was not just about the action on the field but a chance for the kids to immerse themselves in cultural experiences and feel the excitement of the event.

Narromine Public School STUDENTS across Narromine Public School (NPS) have been busy in the last week with plenty of action in the classroom.

Students at NPS supported learning classes have been strengthening their fi ne motor skills as they cut, fold, draw, paint and glue materials to create their own artwork.

Students are developing deeper knowledge, understanding and skills as they apply their learning to their art experiences.

As well as mastering their fine motor skills students have been following procedures to create their own edible masterpieces – students spread, decorated and ate their final products.

Music Up Your Mondays is

also back at NPS, with the program open to all residents in the Narromine Shire aged 0-5 with their carers.

The sessions are held fortnightly in the school library from 9.30am to 11am and see the children and their carers enjoying a variety of fun activities and instruments.

Trangie Central School IN the fi rst newsletter for the year at Trangie Central School (TCS) - the 2025 Sports Captains were announced.

Congratulations to Mylee Bond and Charlie Cumberland who lead the way for Widgeree House, Addison Bennett and Nic Veech who lead Dandaloo House, and fi nally Tilda Carrington and Digby Flinn who lead Bundemar House.

We all know that you will represent your teams proudly and develop some excellent leadership skills throughout the year.

TCS new music program for 2025 started off on Thursday, February 20 commencing with students enrolled in keyboard/ piano and guitar lessons.

There is also a trial of a Year 3-6 Choir Group on Thursday with further plans into establishing a Year 7-12 Choir Group.

It is so exciting for our students to have this opportunity and TCS looks forward to seeing some up and coming musicians and singers developing their skills.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, March 6, 2025

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Classifieds CHURCH NOTICES RIVERSIDE CHURCH NARROMINE 2 PM Sundays (including Sunday school) Keeping Place 48B Dandaloo St, Narromine

NARROMINE BAPTIST CHURCH Service 10:30am Sunday

COMBINED CHURCHES OF NARROMINE KIDS’ CLUB Tue 3-5pm at Uniting Church

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DATE: Sunday 16th March 2025 TIME: 11:30AM PLACE: 81 Dandaloo Street, Trangie

1st & 3rd Sundays Mass 9.30am 2nd & 4th Sundays Mass 6pm (DLST) 5th Sunday Mass 9.30am

AGENDA: • Welcome/Acknowledgement • Declaration of Conflict of Interest/s • Minutes of Previous Meeting and business arising from minutes • Chairpersons Report • CEO Status Report • Culture and Heritage Report • Financial Report • New Member applications • Common Seal applications • Housing Applications • Correspondence In and Out • General Business • Any further business listed on the agenda prior to the commencement of the meeting.

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We are currently recruiting for the following roles: Local Landcare Coordinator (pt 17.5 hrs / week) Landcare Administrator (pt 9-12 hrs / week negotiable days) Be part of a proactive team working to make a difference to the sustainability of our region. Mid Macquarie Landcare offers flexible working arrangements for applicants that can demonstrate strong time management and self direction skills working remotely as part of a wider team.

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Thursday, March 6, 2025 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

MONDAY, MARCH 10

SUNDAY, MARCH 9

SATURDAY, MARCH 8

FRIDAY, MARCH 7

Your Seven-Day TV Guide 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. 11.05 The Newsreader.

12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Miriam Margolyes In New Zealand. 2.00 Fake Or Fortune? 3.00 Simply Nigella. 3.30 Grand Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.35 Gardening Australia. 8.35 Under The Vines. 9.20 Optics. Final. 9.50 Hard Quiz. 10.20 Spicks And Specks.

10.50 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon.

1.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 2.00 The Hunting Party. 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 Better Homes And Gardens.

7.30 Football. AFL. Opening Round.

Sydney v Hawthorn.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Suits L.A. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute.

5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Romantic Rewrite. (2022) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon.

4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 1.

Dolphins v South Sydney Rabbitohs. 9.55 Golden Point. 10.45 Rise Of The Dolphins.

12.15 Tipping Point. 1.05 Let’s Eat With George. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Drew Barrymore. 7.00 Frugal Foodie. 7.30 Farm To Fork. 8.00 Bold.

8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.00 Lingo. 10.00 Ent. Tonight. 10.30 Wheel Of Fortune UK. 11.30 Judge Judy. 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 News. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Family Feud.

4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Motor Racing. Race of Champions. Day 1. 10.30 10’s Late News.

10.55 The Project. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Saving Lives At Sea. 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.15 Secrets Of The Lost Liners. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 James May: Our Man In Italy. 8.30 Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines. 9.25 Mysteries Of The Ancient Dead. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Bonn. 11.45 Sisi. 2.35 Elizabeth. 4.15 Peer To Peer. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Escape To The Country.

2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep.

2.30 Sydney Weekender. 3.00 DVine Living. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Pawn Stars Do America.

3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Jade Fever. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration.

5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars.

7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 7.30 Highway Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: The Ugly Truth. (2009) 10.35 MOVIE: The Taking Of Pelham 123. (2009) 12.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

10.30 House Rules. 12.00 Angel. 3.00 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Britain’s Got Talent. 7.00 MOVIE: The Borrowers.

(1997) 8.50 MOVIE: The Jewel Of The Nile. (1985) Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner. 11.05 MOVIE: Antlers. (2021) 1.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 8.30 Jake And The Fatman. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 JAG. 1.30 My Life Is Murder. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Evil. 11.20 Jake And The Fatman. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Rules Of Engagement.

1.30 The King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker.

2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement.

4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The King Of Queens. 5.00 The Big Bang Theory. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Ghosts. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Becker. 10.30 Frasier. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.15 ER. 3.00 Doctor Who. 3.45 Would I Lie To You? 4.20 MythBusters. 5.10 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Designing A Legacy (2023) Final. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: American Sniper. (2014) 10.40 ER. 11.25 Not Going Out. 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News With Joe O’Brien.

6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.35 ABC Evening News. 8.00 Planet America: Weekend Edition. 8.45 ABC News Tonight. 9.00 The World. 9.30 Close Of Business. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 A+E After Dark. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: It’s In The Air. (1938) 5.20 Your Garden Made Perfect. New. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 David Attenborough’s Mammals.

Return. 8.40 MOVIE: Marley & Me. (2008) Owen Wilson. 11.00 MOVIE: Moonlight & Valentino. (1995) 1.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.40 The Feed. 3.15 Over The Black Dot. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.10 If You Are The One. 7.10 Jeopardy! 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.35 How To Have An Orgasm. 9.30 Secrets Of Playboy. 11.20 Pose. 1.35 Hells Angels: Kingdom Come.

2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Wang Gungwu Lecture 2025. 1.30 Optics. Final. 2.00 Under The Vines. 2.45 Extraordinary Escapes. 3.35 The Role Of A Lifetime. 4.25 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. 5.25 Landline. 5.55 Australian Story. 6.30 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise.

8.30 Vera.

10.05 The Newsreader.

11.00 Unforgotten. 11.50 Rage.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

12.00 Horse Racing. Randwick Guineas Day And The All-Star Mile. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 7.30 MOVIE: Jason Bourne.

(2016) Matt Damon, Tommy Lee Jones.

10.10 MOVIE: American Made. (2017) Tom Cruise. 12.30 We Interrupt This Broadcast. 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 My Way. 1.00 Let’s Eat With George. 1.30 Hybrid Horizons.

New. 2.00 The Pet Rescuers. 2.30 Bondi Vet. 3.30 David Attenborough’s Mammals. 4.30 The Garden Gurus.

Return. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Space Invaders. 8.30 MOVIE: Legally Blonde 2: Red, White And Blonde. (2003) Reese Witherspoon.

10.30 MOVIE: Ghosts Of Girlfriends Past.

(2009) 12.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 My Market Kitchen. 9.30 Planet Shapers. 10.00 The Weekly Kick-Off. 10.30 Australian Survivor. 11.40 GCBC. 12.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 12.30 Farm To Fork. 1.00 10 Minute Kitchen. 1.30 Frugal Foodie. 2.00 4x4 Adventures. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Roads Less Travelled. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Dog House Australia. 7.30 Motor Racing. Race of Champions. Day 2. 10.30 Elsbeth. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU European C’ships. H’lights. 4.30 Dylan Alcott Interviews. 5.00 Big Sky Girls.

5.30 Hitler: Decoding A Dictator. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Wonders Of Europe. 8.30 Her Majesty The Queen: Behind Closed Doors. 9.50 Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye. 10.55 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Strade Bianche Women.

12.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Strade Bianche Men. 3.00 Love Your Garden.

4.45 Bamay. 5.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

3.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Horse Racing.

Randwick Guineas Day And The All-Star Mile. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 I Escaped To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing.

NDRC Top Doorslammer. Nitro Slam. 4.00 Carnage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 8.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 9.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 12.00 Dream Home. 1.45 Holey Moley Australia. 3.15 Britain’s Got Talent.

5.05 The Goldbergs. 5.35 MOVIE: The Angry Birds Movie 2. (2019) 7.30 MOVIE: Ladies In Black. (2018) Angourie Rice.

9.45 MOVIE: The Bounty Hunter. (2010) Gerard Butler. 12.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Diagnosis Murder.

3.00 JAG. 4.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 4.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 22.

Adelaide United v Brisbane Roar. 7.00 Football Tonight. 7.25 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 22. Melbourne Victory v Central Coast Mariners. 10.00 NCIS. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. 8.30 Wheel Of Fortune. 10.00 Ridiculousness. 11.00 Farm To Fork. 11.30 Deal Or No Deal.

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.00 Ridiculousness. 3.00 Friends. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. 11.30 Ridiculousness. 12.30 South Park. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.15 ER. 3.00 Doctor Who. 3.50 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 4.30 MythBusters. 5.25 Love Your Garden. 7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 QI. 8.00 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) 8.50 Absolutely Fabulous. 10.20 ER. 11.05 Not Going Out. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.10 Thomas And Friends. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Riley Rocket.

7.30 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.10 Chopped Junior. 8.55 Fresh Off The Boat.

9.35 Speechless. 9.55 Officially Amazing Goes Bunkers. 10.25 Dragon Ball Super.

10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 News. 3.30 If You’re Listening. 3.50 News. 4.15 Planet America: Weekend Edition. 5.00 News. 5.30 Asia News Week. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Aust Story. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Back Roads. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.30 ABC News: WA Votes. 9.00 WA Votes: Election Night Live. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

5.00 Rugby Union. Super W. Round 2. NSW Waratahs v Western Force.

7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific.

Round 4. NSW Waratahs v Western Force.

9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match.

9.45 MOVIE: Rocky II. (1979) Sylvester Stallone. 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.10 Ten Year Old Tom. 2.40 Celebrity Mastermind. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Food That Built The World. 6.35 Impossible Engineering.

7.30 MOVIE: The 355. (2022) 9.45 MOVIE: Sheryl. (2022) 11.30 Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over. 12.25 The X-Files. 3.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Compass.

11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.30 Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens. 3.30 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure: Paris To Istanbul. 4.15 Extraordinary Escapes. 5.05 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. Final. 8.30 The Newsreader.

Final. 9.30 Love Me. Final. 10.20 MOVIE: Death In Brunswick. (1991) 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

12.00 Australian Idol. 3.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer.

5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Australian Idol.

8.40 The Hunters.

10.10 Ivan Milat: Buried Secrets.

12.10 The Bay. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 A Current Affair.

7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. Return. 1.00 Fish Forever. Return.

1.30 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year.

New. 2.00 Oz Off Road TV. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 1. Melbourne Storm v Parramatta Eels. 6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 Married At First Sight. 8.40 60 Minutes. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 See No Evil. 11.10 The First 48. 12.00 World’s Greatest Transportation Marvels. 1.00 Destination WA. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Mass. 6.30 Key Of David. 7.00 Joseph Prince. 7.30 GCBC. 8.00 The Yes Experiment. 8.30 Pooches At Play. 9.00 Freshly Picked. 9.30 Loving Gluten Free.

10.00 Farm To Fork. 10.30 Are You RV Safe? 11.00 Luxury Escapes. 11.30 Buy To Build. 12.00 Australian Survivor. 1.15 My Market Kitchen. 1.30 Cook With Luke.

2.00 Everyday Gourmet. 2.30 To Be Advised. 4.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 The Sunday Project.

7.00 Australian Survivor. 8.30 Matlock.

9.30 FBI. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 1.00 Cycling. ProVelo Super League. 4.00 Heroines. 4.30 Motorcycle Racing. Austn Superbike C’ship. Replay.

5.30 Hitler: Decoding A Dictator. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Ancient Greece By Train. 8.25 Emperor: Rise And Fall Of A Dynasty. 9.25 Legends Of The Pharaohs.

10.20 Great British Landmark Fixers.

11.35 Cycling. UCI World Tour. ParisNice Race. Stage 1. 1.35 Earth’s Natural Wonders. 3.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.00 Escape To The Country.

2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 4.30 I Escaped To The Country. 5.30 Escape To The Country.

7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Merv Hughes Fishing.

2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Football.

AFL. Opening Round. GWS Giants v Collingwood. 6.00 Border Security: International. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 8.30 MOVIE: Live Free Or Die Hard. (2007) 11.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 Get Clever. 10.00 Holey Moley Australia.

11.30 Dream Home. 1.15 Home And Away.

3.00 Jabba’s Movies. 3.30 Australian Idol.

5.30 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. 6.30 Puppy School. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Bones. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

11.30 Roads Less Travelled.

12.00 Navigating The World. 1.00 Expedition: Australia’s West Coast. 1.30 Diagnosis Murder. 2.30 JAG. 3.30 The Dog Academy. 4.30 What’s Up Down Under.

5.00 Judge Judy. 5.30 Diagnosis Murder.

6.30 JAG. 7.30 Matlock. 8.30 NCIS. 11.20 CSI: Vegas. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

8.00 Frasier. 10.00 Ridiculousness. 11.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.00 Ridiculousness.

3.00 Friends. 5.30 Frasier.

6.30 The Big Bang Theory.

10.30 Frasier. 11.00 Ridiculousness. 12.00 South Park. 12.30 Home Shopping. 1.30 South Park. 3.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 2.50 Doctor Who. 3.35 A Bite To Eat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Heartbreak High. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Louis Theroux: America’s Most Dangerous Pets. 9.00 Planet America: Weekend Edition. 9.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

5.10 Octonauts And The Over Under Adventure. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories.

8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Abbott Elementary. 9.55 Speechless. 10.20 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 News. 2.30 Aust Story. 3.00 News. 3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 Landline. 5.00 ABC News With Auslan.

5.30 News Regional. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Foreign Correspondent. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Insiders. 8.40 If You’re Listening. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 Aust Story. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. Return. 12.00 Golf. Australian WPGA Championship. Final round. 5.00 Getaway. 5.30 Customs. 6.00 Dad’s Army.

6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Cry Macho.

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1.50 Are You Being Served?

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7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.

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6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Escape To The Country.

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9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News.

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11.30 My Favorite Martian.

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2.40 Insight. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.40 The Fast History Of. 6.05 Over The Black Dot. 6.35 Travel Man. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 James Brown: Say It Loud. 10.10 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 11.00 Homicide: Life On The Street. 11.55 Late Programs.

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No. 179

Solutions

Insert each number from 1 to 9 in the shaded squares to solve all the horizontal and vertical equations.

Multiplication and division are performed before addition and subtraction.

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CROSSMATH

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Place each of the tiles of letters into the blank jigsaw below to create four six-letter words going across and down.

Crossmath

+ 5 = 61 – – 4 = 3 + + 9 = 14 = 10

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No. 180

8 – 6 + 2 = 4

Insert the missing letters to make 10 words – five reading across the grid and five reading down.

Edgeword

7 × ÷ 1 + × 3 + = 21

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon.

1.00 Australian Idol. 2.45 Surveillance Oz. 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Australian Idol. 8.40 The Hunting Party. 9.40 The Irrational. 10.40 The Agenda Setters.

11.40 HMP: Behind Bars. 1.10 Travel Oz. 2.00 To Be Advised. 4.00 NBC Today.

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8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 The Role Of A Lifetime. 9.20 The School That Tried To End Racism. 10.20 The ABC Of. 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business.

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Thursday, March 6, 2025 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

Sport

Sky’s the limit for MX star Stella Harding with major sponsorship deal

By KERRY HARDING AFTER an outstanding year of motocross (MX) X) la racing across Australia, ten-year-old Stella Harding has earned full sponsorship with the he Yamaha Junior Race Team for 2025, marking a significant milestone in her burgeoning career. er. cStella, known for her impressive performancy, es in various competitions around the country, g. is a rising star in the world of junior MX racing. stWith a series of podium fi nishes and consisthe ent showings at races all over Australia, the ryoung Narromine resident’s talent and determination have not gone unnoticed. as In addition to her sponsorship, Stella has dalso been named NSW Junior Female MX Ridher of the Year for 2024, a recognition that highlights her exceptional skill and dedication to the sport. sThe partnership with Yamaha marks a masho sive achievement for the young local rider, who nthas expressed her excitement about representing the brand.

“I’m beyond excited to be a part of the Yamaha Junior Race Team for 2025,” Stella said.

“It’s a dream come true to get this sponsorship, and I can’t wait to race alongside such an amazing team.

“I’m ready to give it everything I’ve got and make the most of this incredible opportunity,” she added.

Stella’s racing performances in 2024 were exciting, taking her interstate on several occasions, including the Australian Junior MX Championships in Bunbury, Western Australia, last September, and she is primed for even greater success in the coming year.

With MX racing an expensive sport to pursue, Yamaha’s sponsorship will assist Stella to compete at the highest levels in 2025, including national and international competitions.

As the racing season approaches, Stella’s fans and the MX community are eagerly awaiting to see what the future holds for this talented young rider.

With her new sponsorship deal behind her, the sky is the limit.

Go Stella!

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A massive congratulations to Stella Harding, after she signed a full sponsorship deal with Yamaha Junior Race Team for 2025.

Dragons’ drummer Rhonda off to Germany

By GEOFF MANN ORANA Outback Dragons drummer, Rhonda Lang has been invited to join the Auroras Pan Dragon crew for the World Dragon Boat Championships at Brandenburg, Germany in July.

The Auroras are Australia’s national team, this is a huge honour for the long-serving, talented “voice” of the local club, as Rhonda has played a crucial role with the Orana and Western Outback crews in numerous regattas.

Rhonda, however, says that she was surprised and excited

when she received the call.

“I was approached by the Aussie head coach and fortunate to be chosen to in the Auroras para-dragon team,” Rhonda explained.

“This is a mixed team of paddlers with a disability and able-bodied athletes,” she added.

Rhonda says her selection is especially gratifying, given the make-up of the crew.

“It is truly inspirational to see these athletes of all ages who have succeeded in representing their country despite their challenges.

“I feel privileged and humble

to be joining them.”

The team worth ethic, she adds, is no walk in the park.

They’re dedicated, tough, and committed to the training schedule, which is pretty tough.

“We have strength and aerobic training most days, and meet at camps monthly for technique, fitness, and to build teamwork and camaraderie.”

One of only a few locals selected, she is now looking forward to meeting her new crew-mates.

“I don’t know all the people in my team yet,” Rhonda said.

“I k now some a re hea r-

i ng i mpa i red, ot hers sight-i mpa i red, a nd t here a re a lso a mputees.”

Countries from all over the world compete during the week of competition racing in teams of 20 paddlers over 500-metre and 1km and 2km courses “Races are over five days,” she explained.

“We’re in camp for about a week before in Berlin and, in the lead-up, we are training once a month in various capital cities as there are team members from all over Australia,” Rhonda revealed.

“I usually go to Canberra

where we train for one or two days of about six hours with paddlers ranging from under 18s to 60-plus,” Rhonda said.

“We have a training programme of cardiovascular and strength, with one rest day a week, it’s pretty intense!” she concluded.

Rhonda won’t be on her own, however, with two other Western Dragons in her team as well as a couple of younger paddlers in the Under 18 and Under 24 Auroras teams.

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RACING NG ORT REPORT

By COLIN HODGES

Raced at Warren on Saturday, March 1 WITH a ride worthy of a senior jockey, apprentice Tilly McCarroll experienced the thrill of her career-fi rst winner on “Order Of Merit” on Saturday at Warren’s Golden Fleece meeting.

Last early, the Kieren Hazelton,Gilgandra-trained runner gelding steadily made ground but, however, was still midfield in the straight.

Wearing the green-andwhite Bowman Racing col-

GERRIES GOLF

Top guns turn out for Gerries comp

By NORM LEWIS IN a top turn out, some 22 golfers made it to the weekly Gerries’ competition last Saturday.

Scores were also good, with the competition keen and ready to blitz the fairways.

Ten ladies took to the front nine and here, Caro McD, took out the major prize with a score of 24 points, just one point ahead of Michelle on 23 points.

There was no No Nearest-tothe Pin (NTP) winner for the ladies though, while Viv took out the NAGA prize with a score of 16 points.

Over on the back nine, 12 men faced the challenge of the day with Mal R taking the major prize with a score of 25 points.

The battle was really on for second place, with five players tied on scores of 22 points.

“Pom” eventually took the prize on a count-back from Jamie, David, Maso, and Terry.

Dudley took the NTP prize on the 10th, while Peter collected the NAGA with a score of 12 points.

The Club House Pool Comp was next on the agenda. In the fi rst match, Peter and Terry advanced to the fi nal after defeating David and Glen. They then played “Pom” and Col in the fi nal, where it looked to be all over when Pom and Col led by four balls. However, as “Pom” played the black for the win, the cue ball unfortunately went down off the black, gifting victory to Terry and Peter as Pool Champs for the week.

It is rumoured there are some birthdays in the wind, so it could be a big day this Saturday. The golf is on at the usual time with the ladies on the back and the men on the front.

Could also be some frivolity after the golf!

That’s all for this week — see you at the 19th!

Apprentice jockey gets first career win on Gilgandra runner at Warren ours, Tilly drove her mount through a narrow opening on the rails to burst clear and win by two lengths from then leader, “Wotastatement” (Zoe Hunt at $5.50) and “River Rogue” (Leeshelle Small at $11) in the 1600-metres All A Glow Electrical Benchmark 50 Handicap.

Clint Lundholm, who trained the runner-up, “Wotastatement” landed a winning double with “Pyromania” and “Beechuno” at the meeting which attracted a good crowd despite the hot weather.

Pyromania (Jake Pracey Holmes at $7.50) returned to form when leading through-

out to beat “Scorpius” (Dylan Stanley, $5.50) and “Sauce Dragon” (Wendy Peel at $7.50) by over two-lengths in the 1200-metres Macquarie Valley Rock And Sand Benchmark 58 Handicap.

In a handy spot behind the leaders, Beechuno (Jake Pracey-Holmes at $10) with a late surge won the 1200-metres Warren IGA & Liquor Class 1 Handicap by a long neck from then leader, “Island Rock” (Wendy Peel at $5.50) with “Calmundi” (Michael Heagney at $11) a nose away third.

The other leg of a treble for Jake Pracey-Holmes — who also won the $500 jockey chal-

lenge at Warren— was “Outta De Lady” in the 1000-metres Warren Services Club Benchmark 58 Handicap.

Leading most of the way, the Zach Hatch, Tamworth-trained Outta De Lady (at $8.50) held on for a halflength win over “Press Forward” (Tilly McCarroll on the $2.70 favourite) and “Desirous” (Ken Dunbar at $8.50).

Before he retired, Gilgandra trainer Leo Harland won numerous races with the good sprinter “Patrick May”, which is now trained by his daughter Gaye-Lee Burgess.

Now the winner of eight races and placed another eight

times from 48 starts, Patrick May (Ashleigh Stanley on the $3.20 into $2.90 favourite) went straight to the lead in the 1400-metres Egelabra Benchmark 58 Handicap and won by more than two lengths from “Whataboutscotty” (Michael Heagney at $7.50) and “Beauty Edge” (Pracey-Holmes at $3.20).

The other winners were the Darren Hyde, Dubbo-trained “The Legal Factor” (Andrew Banks at $9) and “Ultra Deep” (Zoe Hunt at $10) trained at Mudgee by David Smith.

Narromine Bowling Club News

By JOHN EDWARDS CONGRATULATIONS to Duane Faro and Ben Clark for taking out the A-Pairs championship by defeating James “Bopper” Daley and Phil Harding, 23-10.

In other news, the A-Grade Singles Championship gets underway this Saturday with the draw pitched as follows: Danny Carnevale versus Mitch Rixon (Game One), Henry Buttsworth versus Peter Cross (Game Two), Kev Rider versus Neil Harris (Game Three), Duane Faro versus Ben Clark (Game Four), Mark Hilder versus Greg Lowe (Game Five) and Adam Jermyn versus Robbie

Stanford (Game Six).

Aaron Hutchison and Ray Anthony have the bye.

This Sunday, our players will also travel to Nyngan for the third round of Pennants, and we’re looking for a big effort to upend them on their own turf.

Social Bowls results for last Thursday included Lionel, Cranky, and Homo defeating Danny, Mark, and Steve by a razor-thin score, 16-15.

Thursday social bowls will also go to a new time slot next week, with names to be in by mid-afternoon and play to start shortly after, until the end of daylight saving.

On Sunday, Dave, Neil, and Danny defeated Carl, Greg, and Cranky, 14-9, while Noi and Mitch defeated Greg and Rossie, 23-9. Normal raffles again run this week also.

Joke of the Week WE submitted a joke that the deputy editor of the Narromine Star thought was not publishable due to the nature of the content, so there’s no joke this week.

Now we’re off to write 300 lines of “we must not submit unpublishable jokes…”

Until next week – keep on rolling!

GOLF CLUB NOTES

Two rounds of popular BH Comp left!

By NORM LEWIS THE popular Robert Handsaker Ford Business House competition is drawing to a close for the 2024/25 season, with only two rounds left before the finals.

Last week, some 88 players lined up for the weekly competition.

At the moment, team “Double Delights” leads the competition on 34 points.

In second place are the “Grey Gonads” on 30.5 points, followed by team “Ag’nVet” on 30 points.

Competition should be very keen over the next two weeks to determine the winners, with credit to the sponsor for its continued support of this popular event.

In last week’s play, the winning team on the day were the “Canaries” with a score of 19.88, while individual winners included Matt Brown on 26, Lanae Bock on 24, Jennie Fitzgerald on 24, Jake Carney on 23, and Zac Everett on 23.

The Nearest-to-thePin (NTP) winners were, on the ninth hole

for the men, Paul Bourchier and on the 10th, Glen Smyth, and for the ladies, the winner was Betty Berryman.

Last Saturday, the event was an SBT123 which attracted a field of 18 players.

Winners of the Steve Barlow Transport Trophy were Tony Mann, Tom Hogan, and Bruce Fidock.

Runners-up were Glen Smyth, Tim Wiggins, and Steve Barlow.

On Sunday, only eight players took part in the Four-Ball Aggregate event for the Steve Buckley and Craig Duff Trophy.

The winners were James O’Connor and Russ Hunt on 74, from Tony Harding and Matt Brown on 70. NTP winners were James O’Connor on the ninth, and Paul Bourchier on the 10th.

This weekend is also the second round of the shootout with another 4BBB trophy up for grabs. The Club’s Annual program is at the printers, and should be published soon.

That is all for this week, and see you at the 19th!

Above: Tony Mann from the winning team in Saturday’s competition.

Left: James O’Connor from the winning pair in Sunday’s competition.

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Thursday, March 6, 2025 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

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Jets fall to Roosters, but show good potential for 2025 season

By SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN

AT a packed Cale Oval last Friday night, the Narromine Jets Senior Rugby League took to the field for their fi rst pre-season match of 2025 against the Peak Hill Roosters.

It was a glorious sunset evening for those attending, with the bar under the pump and the canteen working hard to churn out the locally-renowned dagwood dogs.

Former Narromine Senior Jets Secretary, Sally Everett operated the electronic scoreboard for the game while Nigel, a true diehard Jets fan, sat in as the ground announcer.

The Narromine Star is pleased to bring you the fi rst match report of the year as we continue to provide comprehensive coverage of local sporting matches.

Around the grounds for the Jets first pre-season match against Peak Hill last Friday.

Alternative format adopted AS the heat continues to hit the region, an alternative format was adopted for the fi rst pre-season trial of the year, as the boys work hard on their fitness ahead of the fi rst regular round on Saturday, April 26, against Coolah.

Instead of two 40-minute halves, the game was played in 20-minute quarters to ensure the players had enough water and breaks on the unseasonably hot night.

Jets soar to firstquarter high THE Jets enjoyed an explosive fi rst-quarter, going under the sticks twice with Narromine halfback Kaiden Hill converting both tries.

There was some back-andforth throughout the match with tensions running as high as the on-ground temperature for both clubs.

On numerous occasions, de-

fenders failed to get off the tackled player, stalling the continuity and rhythm of the game, frustrations causing some hoo-ha and animosity between the two sides.

At the fi rst-quarter break, however, the scoreboard showed a comfortable 12-0 Jets’ lead.

Roosters fight back IN an unusual restart to play for the second quarter — instead of the standard kickoff from the halfway line, the match resumed from where the last tackle was made before the siren and, in the fi rst 30 seconds of the second quarter, the Roosters scored from their end of the ground. Failing to convert their try, the score was 12-4 to Narromine.

Towards the end of the second quarter, continuing issues with general sportsmanship and foul play resulted in the referee stopping the game to warn both sides about their conduct.

After a well-deserved half-

time break, the Roosters came out of the gates with speed in their stride and went over the white line again in the third minute of the third quarter.

Following another missed conversion, the scoreline was 12-8 in Narromine’s favour.

Despite the Jets’ relentless defence, the Roosters went over again, levelling the scores to 12-all before the Jets, to the delight of their raucous hometown fans, scored again, leaving the three-quarter time score at 16-14 favouring the Jets.

ter missing two conversions, Blaize Fuller fi nally hit the nail into the coffin for Narromine, converting the try to bring the scoreline to 24-16.

Jets’ Tries HOOKER Sam Gainsford went under the sticks once, with Narromine lock Dahryd Usher scoring his fi rst try for the year and Corey Cox rounding out the try scorers for Narromine.

Halfback Kaiden Hill converted two of Narromine’s three tries.

Roosters take the win IN an exciting end to the match, in the 17th minute of the fi nal quarter, the Peak Hill Roosters scored again, snatching the lead that Narromine had held for most of the match. Another failed conversion, however, saw them lead by two points.

The Roosters scored a match-winning try with only minutes left on the clock, extending their lead to 22-16. Af-

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Roosters’ Tries FULLBACK and goal kicker Blaize Fuller went over once and converted two of Peak Hill’s five tries.

Halfback Torin Hando went over the white line once, with Jalman Miller off the bench also going over alongside prop, Jesse Shorter, and hooker, Eddie Sangh, rounding out the try-scorers for Peak Hill.