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Storms and “minicyclone” batter central west By SHARON BONTHUYS BARELY a month after storms caused considerable havoc across the state, the Central West and other parts of NSW were again lashed by powerful storms on Sunday night, February 9, and Monday morning, February 10. Severe storm alerts issued on Sunday afternoon by NSW Incident Alerts forecast thunderstorms across the central eastern inland and south-east of the state, forewarning of damaging winds, hail and localised heavy rain expected across a large swathe of the state from the Victorian border up through the centre of NSW to well north of Dubbo.
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Trangie to Las Vegas: Jess Skinner named interim Jillaroos coach By SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN JESS Skinner continues to put Trangie on the map, the local rugby league legend selected as the interim Jillaroos coach ahead of the team’s history-making clash against England in Las Vegas.
Jess Skinner and her brother Pat at the Goan Waterhole late last year following the NRLW Indigenous All-Stars visit to Trangie. PHOTO: NARROMINE STAR.
History-making test match BORN and raised in Trangie and still residing in the small rural Central West town today, Jess Skinner will be a world away from her much-loved community when she enters Allegiant Stadium on March 1. Skinner was named as interim coach on Friday, February 7, after Brad Donald’s resignation as head coach of the Jillaroos. She will be heading the Jillaroos squad in an historic test match against England in the NRL’s second venture to the United States to start the NRL season.
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Thursday, February 13, 2025 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR
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Narromine Aviation Museum January Wrap-Up
Classroom News .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .14 Flying High in Narromine: The Aviation Museum’s free school holiday program was a hit for all the kids who attended! PHOTOS: NARROMINE AVIATION MUSEUM COMMITTEE.
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THE FORECAST Thursday, February 13 Min 19. Max 32. Partly cloudy. Possible rainfall: 0 to 1 mm. Chance of any rain: 30% Central West Slopes and Plains area: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the north in the afternoon. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds easterly 20 to 30 km/h turning northeasterly 25 to 40 km/h early in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 18 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching 30 to 35. Sun protection recommended from 9:20 am to 5:20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme] Friday, February 14 Min 21. Max 33. Shower or two. Possible storm. Possible rainfall: 0 to 15 mm. Chance of any rain:
By SARAH BALLHAUSEN, NAM COMMITTEE JANUARY was a busy month at the Aviation Museum in Narromine, where the committee and volunteers ran a free holiday program for the kids of the Shire. This program included story time and arts and crafts with Pilot Gabby (Gabby Teale-McEvoy), kids’ guided tours with some of our volunteers, movie afternoons, colouring in and scavenger hunt competitions. The idea behind this program was to introduce our kids to the rich aviation history of our beautiful town. What some residents don’t realise is that the Narromine Aero Club is Australia’s oldest regional Aero Club – which hosted a number of famous aviators who made regular visits during the 1920s and 1930s. During World War Two, Narromine played host to the No. Five 70% Central West Slopes and Plains area: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds north to northeasterly 25 to 35 km/h shifting west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 19 and 23 with daytime temperatures reaching 29 to 34. Sun protection recommended from 9:20 am to 5:20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme] Saturday, February 15 Min 18. Max 29. Possible early shower. Possible rainfall: 0 to 2 mm. Chance of any rain: 40% Central West Slopes and Plains area: Mostly
Elementary Training School and the very secretive mission of the 618 squadron. The Aviation Museum is the Narromine Shire’s number one tourist attraction and it is a place we should all be very proud of but unfortunately a large number of residents still have not been out to visit. The museum features many captivating exhibits of artefacts, documents, and photographs, which tell the story of aviation as it unfolded in one of Australia’s most historic aerodromes, and we are constantly adding to our collection. There is so much to learn and running these programs goes to introducing locals and visitors alike to this important part of our history. We were very happy with the number of children who came through our doors and participated in the free school holiday activities. We hope to run this program again
sunny. Medium chance of showers on the northern slopes, slight chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon. Winds southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h tending south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 15 and 20 with daytime temperatures reaching 25 to 31. Sun protection recommended from 9:30 am to 5:10 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 10 [Very High] Sunday, February 16 Min 12. Max 25. Sunny. Chance of any rain: 5% Monday, February 17 Min 10. Max 27. Sunny. Chance of any rain: 5% Tuesday, February 18 Min 11. Max 30. Sunny. Chance of any rain: 10%
next year and we thank our committee members and volunteers for making this possible! Committee Chair Mike Fenwick said he received some amazing feedback from local children about the program. “Paddy Stanley, 10, and his cousins Ted and Hugh Barrett came out to visit twice through the school holiday program – once to have a look at all the exhibits on the guided tour, and then again to watch the movie Paper Planes,” Mike said. “When asked what his favourite part of his visit was, Paddy said the yellow Tiger Moth and the wartime plane engine.” The Aviation Museum would like to congratulate the winners of the colouring in competition who were Lillian Peters, Amelia Kearines and Naomi Lee Barling, and the winner of the Scavenger Hunt, Kealie Jeffcoate.
The week @ Trangie weather station
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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, February 13, 2025
25 Club hosts charity fashion parade Attendees peruse the clothing available after the event.
Afternoon tea was a hit!
25 Club members Verena Wright and Gabby TealeMcEvoy selling entry and raffle tickets at the fashion parade. Megan Rootes from Emmanuel Care was MC at the event.
All the action from the catwalk at Generocity Church last Saturday. PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR.
By SHARON BONTHUYS DEDICATED followers of fashion gathered at Narromine’s Generocity Church last Saturday for a fundraiser of a different sort. Local fundraising stalwarts The 25 Club hosted a fashion parade on February 8 in support of Dubbo-based non-profit, the Emmanuel Care Centre. Local residents of all ages and supporters of the Christian non-profit donated their time
to tread the catwalk in the well coordinated fashion parade, modelling clothes from the range to be sold as part of an Emmanuel Care pop-up shop at the church this week. All seats were fi lled in the auditorium for the special event raising funds in support of the work of Emmanuel Care, which provides food, clothing, household goods and pharmaceuticals, and other essentials to people in need. “This fi nancial year alone,
we’ve seen 550 people, and 80 of those had no fi xed address. So you can see that what we are doing [in the community] is quite important,” Emmanuel Care manager and fashion parade MC Megan Rootes told those gathered. “[Our] mission is to meet human needs and spread the love of God to encourage and support people in our community who are under-resourced – emotionally, materially, physically and spiritually – to
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empower them to see and tap into their untouched, God-given potential,” she added. “We believe that we’re here to help for today and offer hope for tomorrow.” Tickets to the event not only provided attendees with a delicious afternoon tea prepared by The 25 Club, but also a 50 per cent discount on clothes sold at the pop-up shop this week. Gai Wilson, president of The 25 Club, thanked the community for attending their unusu-
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Anniversary: National Apology to Stolen Generations By SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN TODAY, Thursday, February 13, marks the anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations. This was a significant milestone for healing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who suffered as a result of past government policies of forced child removal and assimilation. It is important that, as a nation, we commemorate and acknowledge the wrongs of the past, while reflecting on the work that still needs to be done to address the impacts of unresolved trauma. Stolen Generations survivors are some of Australia’s most vulnerable people and many have kept their stories and experiences secret for many years, even decades. On February 13, 2008, thenPrime Minister Kevin Rudd made a formal Apology to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, particularly to
the Stolen Generations whose lives had been blighted by past government polices of forced child removal and assimilation. In 2007, the Labor Party under Kevin Rudd won the federal election and took office. It supported making a formal public Apology to the victims of forced child removal, especially the Stolen Generations. The apology was the fi rst item of business when parliament opened in 2008, and was witnessed by thousands of people gathered in Canberra for the event and was broadcast all over the country. The Apology elicited a wide range of emotions amongst those affected. While few believed it would completely erase the pain of the past, many felt that it was a vital fi rst step in the healing process that had begun. Dr Tom Calma, then-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, in his formal response to the Apology said: “through one
direct act, the Parliament has acknowledged the existence and the impacts of past policies and practices of forcibly removing Indigenous children from their families, and by doing so has paid respect to the Stolen Generations for their suffering and their loss, and for their resilience, and ultimately, for their dignity.” The journey to the National Apology began with the “Bringing Them Home” report — the fi ndings of an inquiry instigated by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission in 1995. “We apologise for the laws and policies of successive Parliaments and governments that have infl icted profound grief, suffering and loss on these our fellow Australians. We apologise especially for the removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families, their communities and their country,” an excerpt of then- Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s Apolo-
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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, February 13, 2025
In Brief
Around the traps… HERE are the latest newsgrabs from around the shire and beyond… f The NSW Government’s Single Employer Model is continuing to boost the regional health workforce. Another 29 doctors recently joined the Rural Generalist Single Employer Pathway (RGSEP), with five working in the Western NSW Local Health District (LHD) and another one in Far West LHD. Rural generalists are General Practitioners (GPs) who have extended skill in a speciality area such as anaesthetics, obstetrics, paediatrics, emergency medicine, mental health, or palliative care. RGSEP trainees are offered a length-of-training contract with a LHD in regional NSW which allows them to retain and use their NSW Health Award entitlements during GP training. f Australian women suffering from symptoms of menopause will have access to the fi rst new hormone therapy to be subsidised by the federal government in more than two decades. From Saturday, March 1, three menopausal hormone therapies will become available through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) to help alleviate symptoms in women. Currently, more than 100,000 Australian women are paying privately for these medicines. f The 2025 Inland Growth Summit, hosted by the RDA Orana, will be held in Dubbo in mid-March. The program for the two-day event has been finalised with an outstanding line-up of speakers under the theme, “Stronger Together: Innovation, Change, Impact”, which will focus on the power of collective effort in driving transformative change. The theme emphasises the idea that true innovation, meaningful change, and lasting impact, are achieved when diverse individuals, communities, and organisations, as well as industries, come together to collaborate and co-create solutions. f Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions on the Newell Highway for essential road maintenance starting about 16 kilometres south of Gilgandra that began from Tuesday this week. Work involves minor patching to stabilise the road pavement over about 500 metres of highway near the intersection with Milpulling Road and will be all day long for several days. Changed traffic conditions including single-lane closures in both directions, intermittent stopping, and a reduced speed limit of
Narromine winners of Macquarie Regional Library’s Summer Reading Challenge
40km/h, will be in place during work hours. f At least 88,000 additional public school students will be able to start their school day right this year with a nutritious, free breakfast, as the NSW Government continues its work to double the number of schools participating in Foodbank’s “School Breakfast 4 Health” program. The Minns Labor Government made a commitment in the lead-up to the last State Election to increase the number of participating public schools to 1000 by 2027 and is investing $8 million in partnership with Foodbank to give public school children the best possible start to their day. The program has grown by over a third from 500 to 676 in less than two years. f The Chairman of the NSW Country Mayors Association (CMA), Temora Mayor, Councillor Rick Firman, has called for the Australian Government and Opposition to commit to the restoration of Commonwealth funding for Local Government. Cr Firman raised concerns that their falling revenue, which sits at just 0.5 per cent today, was a major contributing factor to the financial sustainability challenges that many councils in rural and regional NSW currently face. The CMA has written to the Prime Minister, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and National Party leader David Littleproud, requesting oneon-one meetings to discuss the issue. The leaders have also been invited to address the March meeting of the CMA, which has a theme of fi nancial sustainability. f A new evidence-based mobile app has been launched by the State Government to help more young people to quit vaping. This comes as new data shows NSW Health’s youth-targeted campaign has supported or persuaded almost 40,000 young people in NSW to quit vaping. Meanwhile, the latest seizure data suggests a severe disruption to product availability following the introduction of laws stopping vapes at the border. The new “Pave” app was launched this week to provide users with helpful tips, motivation, tracking tools, and distractions for when cravings hit, as well as activities and information to navigate common barriers to quitting vaping. The app was developed by the Cancer Institute of NSW and designed together with young people who vape or had recently quit vaping.
Congratulations to Jonathan Edwards and Alex Stockings, local winners of the Summer Reading Challenge. PHOTO: MACQUARIE REGIONAL LIBRARY. By GABRIELLE TEALE-MCEVOY THE Narromine Branch of Macquarie Regional Library had two winners in their fi rst Summer Reading Challenge draw. Congratulations to Jonathan
Edwards and Alex Stockings! There is still time to register as the challenge runs until the end of February this year. Participating is a great way to stay engaged with reading over the summer and win exciting prizes along the way. To register for the Summer
Reading Challenge, download the Beanstack Track App, register online, or visit your local library branch to receive a manual paper log. Don’t miss out on the fun! Start logging your books today.
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Thursday, February 13, 2025 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR
CWA takes walk down memory lane at friendship morning tea Wedding memorabilia.
Over 90 ladies attended the Narromine CWA Friendship Morning Tea on February 8. PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR.
Six stunning wedding gowns from across the decades prompted admissions from guests that many had retained their own wedding gowns.
Kris Rybak stunned everyone with her “bean cake” demonstration.
Kris Rybak at work making an unusual cake.
By SHARON BONTHUYS SPECIAL memories were the order of the day last weekend when the Narromine Branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) welcomed more than 90 ladies to its annual Friendship Morning Tea. Held on Saturday, February 8 at the Anglican Church hall, the event featured a display of wedding gowns from across the decades, and a cooking display by award-winning CWA member Kristyne Rybak. The Friendship Morning Tea is an annual undertaking for the Narromine CWA, a free-toattend event which promotes friendship and connection between ladies within the near and wider community. Ladies also attended from other regional towns, including members of neighbouring CWA branches. The day was a great success and kickstarts the Narromine CWA’s work in 2025.
Wedding gown display THE idea to display and talk about wedding gowns at the morning tea arose because several Narromine CWA members admitted keeping their gowns from their weddings in decades past. Six gowns were loaned to the CWA for the event, including one from a late founding member of the Narromine CWA, Cecilia Maisie Ballhausen (nee Scott). Maisie’s gown was the oldest on display, a 99-year-old gorgeous flapper-style dress, worn at her wedding to Fred Ballhausen in Narromine on August 31, 1926. The delicate crepe-de-chine dress with dropped waist and wide band of beading was a treasured family heirloom loaned to the CWA for the event by Maisie’s granddaughter, Sarah Ballhausen. It had been dyed blue decades earlier, but was still very impressive after all this time.
CWA member Mary Morris (nee Nash) provided two gowns for the display – one belonging to her mother, Edith Nash (nee Davis), who married Frank Nash in 1936, and the other from her own wedding to Herbert Morris on September 29, 1962. Edith’s wispy silk and lace gown with lace sleeves and neckline was so tiny it would not fit on any of the mannequins loaned to the CWA from local fashion businesses Style 33 Boutique and Olli & I for the event. Mary’s gown was a classic princess-style silk gown with intricate beading on the bodice and back, and completed with a full hooped skirt. Mary told the Narromine Star that big skirts were on the way out fashion-wise in 1962, but she wanted one for her wedding. CWA member Carolyn Egan (nee Medcalf) and her daughter Terina McNair also provided their gowns from 1966 and 2004 respectively. Caro-
lyn’s stunning white French velvet gown with pillbox hat for her July 23, 1966, wedding to Douglas Egan in Dubbo was trimmed with Guipure lace and lined with taffeta. Daughter Terina, who married Owen McNair in Dubbo on March 20, 2004, chose a two-piece gown with an embroidered bodice and layered organza full skirt. Bicentennial bride Kris Rybak (nee Balcomb) made her own gown for her wedding to Jaroslaw Rybak on December 17, 1988. The ballerina-length gown was made of cream embroidered net with fitted lace sleeves, vee-neck with lace inset godets and tulle layers attached to a satin slip. The Narromine CWA said so many attendees at the morning tea admitted to keeping their wedding gowns as well, and the display had brought back special memories for a lot of those present.
Bean cake a hit A COOKING display is always a much loved part of the annual Friendship Morning Tea, and as everyone knows, the CWA members know how to bake. This year, the very talented Kris Rybak made something that left people gasping with disbelief and surprise. She made a gluten-free cake from ingredients that replaced baking-standard flour with a can of red kidney beans – and it was delicious! We’ve featured this recipe before in the Narromine CWA column, and it is something everyone should try to make, Kris says.
Yet to come NOW in its 102nd year, the Narromine CWA is looking forward to another great year ahead and will be making some public announcements down the track about further support for the local community.
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Storms and “mini-cyclone” batter central west
More debris at the caravan park, which thankfully missed cabins, caravanners and infrastructure.
The mini-cyclone brought down this tree in the Trangie Caravan Park. PHOTOS: ALEX GARTSIDE.
A water tank was badly damaged at the Trangie Caravan Park. From page 1
“Mini-cyclone” in Trangie WILD weather tore across the region on Sunday evening, with Trangie residents describing the terrifying event as a “mini-cyclone”. Resident Alex Gartside posted the aftermath of the event
A tree in Trish Phillips’ yard in Trangie was another victim of the wild weather. PHOTO: T PHILLIPS, FACEBOOK.
at the Trangie Caravan Park, which left trees down and a water tank badly damaged. “Dad said how lucky it was just the water tank,” Alex explained on social media. “Over 10 birds were injured and four died,” she added, indicating her brother Chris had been doing his best to save them. Similarly, a large tree at Trish Phillips’ Trangie proper-
ty fell into a neighbour’s property, blocking the driveway and resulting in a call for help. Trish reported on social media that local volunteers cut up the fallen tree. The Narromine Star understands the local fire service also answered a call for assistance following a home reportedly suffering serious roof damage.
The Gartsides in clean-up mode at the Trangie Caravan Park.
Lights out for many THOUSANDS of residents across the region lost power on Sunday night as wild electrical storms battered multiple communities including Nevertire, Warren, Narromine, and Trangie, among others. Many homes regained power in the early hours of Monday morning, but some areas were
still dealing with power outages as late as Tuesday night.
At the time of writing on Tuesday night, seven rural customers in the Burroway area were still without power more than 48 hours after it went off in Sunday’s wild weather, according to the Essential Energy website.
Casual speeding is the biggest cause of trauma on NSW roads
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Political News & Opinion COULTON’S ULTON’S CATCH TCH UP
Federal member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, returned to Canberra for the first parliamentary sitting fortnight of 2025. PHOTO: PARKES
Comment ment by K COULTON, MARK ral Member Federal arkes for Parkes
ELECTORATE.
Return to parliament PARLIAMENT returned for the fi rst sitting fortnight of 2025 last week. It was a bittersweet week for me, marked by the reality that it was my last ‘fi rst week’ back in Canberra. Speculation on when the election will be called was rife within the walls of Parliament House, but it was still business as usual for me with plenty of meetings, debates and events to partake in. It is clear that the Labor government has realised, on the slim chance that they do win the election, they’ll have nothing to do because they have spent their entire term in government happily announcing and opening projects which were funded by the previous coalition government. I suggested to the house that they could maybe have a sod-fi lling ceremony for the section of Inland Rail that they stalled; they could also have a game of cricket on the parched cotton fields where water has been diverted to win South Australian senate votes; or perhaps they could even try beating a road train across the Newell Highway where funding was cut for the $44 million overpass at Moree. These suggestions were unfortunately laughed off by those in government, because they are only interested in opportunities which make themselves look good. The truth is Labor only cares about making promises and then fails to deliver. On Wednesday I also took the opportunity to speak in the Federation Chamber on the closure of Wee Waa Hospital. The community of Wee Waa have been very angry and upset by the decision, and despite reassurances from the independent state member and the NSW health minister, there appears to be no action by Hunter New England Health. It’s time for the leadership of Hunter New England
AROUND UND THE ELECTORATE TORATE Comment nt by DUGALD D SAUNDERS, ERS, State Member ember for Dubbo bo DO you know a senior that deserves to be recognised in the Dubbo electorate? As part of the 2025 NSW Seniors Festival, I am celebrating the seniors in our electorate by hosting a NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards program. Winners will be announced
Health to get their skates on, get in the car and come to Wee Waa to fi nd a solution. Basic health care is something that all Australians should have access to, and I’m backing the people of Wee Waa on this.
Free student broadband extended WITH many across the electorate already back in school or about to start school this week, now is a great time to during the NSW Seniors Festival which runs from mid-to-late March. THE NSW Nationals have officially endorsed Dr Warwick Yonge as its candidate for the upcoming Port Macquarie by-election. Dr Yonge is a trusted general practitioner (GP) who is focused on serving his community and has been working as a GP in Port Macquarie since 2014. He understands the challenges faced by people across the region when it comes to accessing the healthcare they need and deserve. THE NSW Opposition has slammed the Minns Labor
remind families of the School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI). Through this initiative the Australian government aims to bridge the digital divide and expand educational opportunities for students who do not have home internet access. I am pleased to see SSBI has been extended, now offering free home internet to eligible families until June 30, 2028. To qualify, participants must: f Have a child living at home
that is enrolled in an Australian school; f Not have an active NBN network internet service at home or in the past 14 days (having a mobile internet service does not affect eligibility); and, f Live in a premises that can access the NBN network. This extension is available to all eligible families, whether they are existing participants of SSBI or new to the program. Only 30,000 places are available.
Government for leaving regional communities defenceless against the escalating youth crime crisis, as it pours all its focus into Moree. The Premier announced an additional $2 million over the next four years to go towards an existing pilot program in the region, while other areas are still no closer to a solution. The Government’s narrow approach is failing to protect residents and families. Youth crime isn’t just a Moree problem, it’s a regional NSW problem. It’s gripping every corner of every rural and remote community, and it’s getting worse and worse by the day. After 12 months of virtually no action, Chris Minns is
hoping an extra sugar hit will fi x the problems at Moree, but the reality is things aren’t working, and this is a drop in the ocean. While the Premier is too busy sending all of his attention and resources in one direction, places like Bourke, Dubbo, Casino, Tamworth, Orange, Bathurst, Kempsey and Gunnedah haven’t had any support and they are screaming for help. People are scared on the streets, and they are scared in their homes, and we need strong and decisive action to stop our communities from being held to ransom by repeat youth offenders. The Premier also announced his temporary bail laws will
2025 NAIDOC Grants APPLICATIONS for the 2025 NAIDOC Local Grants are now open to provide a co-contribution to the cost of activities and events being held around National NAIDOC Week (July 6 to 13, 2025). Activities and events should align with the annual National NAIDOC Week theme ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy’. be extended to 2028, despite the Coalition warning they aren’t enough to solve the regional crime crisis and have proved unsuccessful for the past 12 months. COMMUNITY Building Partnership Grants are open now for community infrastructure projects that deliver positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes while also promoting community participation, inclusion and cohesion. Head online to see if your project or idea fits the criteria. Grant amounts range from $10,000 to $100,000. Until next time Dugald
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COUNCILCOLUMN
THURSDAY 13 February 2024
NEXT COUNCIL Then next Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday 19th February 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 > ` Ì }>Ìi « Ìi Ì > y ` } during heavy rain. Council asks residents to take note of any ÌÀ>vwV > >}i i Ì i>ÃÕÀià in place and exercise caution when travelling through the area. The project is expected to be delivered over a sixmonth period with completion by 30th June 2025, weather permitting. There will be various intermittent road closures during this time with detours > ` ÌÀ>vwV > >}i i Ì 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.
go to www.narromine.nsw.gov. au/residents/road-conditions PUBLIC NOTICE - SAVING WATER Narromine Shire Council thanks 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/.../watersaving-handy-tips RATES REMINDER – THIRD INSTALMENT Instalment Notices for the third Rates Instalment of the ÓäÓ{ÉÓäÓx w > V > Þi>À >Ûi been issued and are due on Friday 28 February 2025. For more information on rates and payment options, please visit Council’s website at www.narromine.nsw.gov.au/ residents/council-rates or visit Council’s Customer Service & Payments Centre, open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, at 118 Dandaloo Street, Narromine.
ROAD CLOSURES and ROAD SAFETY All road updates, traveller information and personalised alerts for all NSW roads including Narromine Shire Council’s roads please visit YYY NKXGVTCHƂE EQO Up to date road closures and information is available Ó{ÉÇ ÛiÌÀ>vwV°V À LÞ phoning 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
PUBLIC NOTICE RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP There are legal requirements to microchip your pets by a certain age, but did you know you also have to register your pets? Pet registration gives you the ability to update your pets’ details if you move address, change contact details or if there is a change in ownership. Working dogs need to be
microchipped and registered, though registration is at no charge! Find out more about microchipping and lifetime registration by visiting our website www.narromine.nsw. gov.au/residents/microchippinglifetime-registration FREE GREEN WASTE DISPOSAL TRANGIE RESIDENTS ONLY Trangie residents affected by recent storm and tempest can dispose of fallen trees and branches (green waste) for free at Trangie Waste Management Facility until Sunday 16 February 2025 (this does not include lawn clippings) For more details about waste management, visit www.narromine.nsw.gov.au/ residents/trangie-waste management-facility or email Council at mail@narromine.nsw. gov.au WHAT’S COMING UP IN THE NARROMINE REGION 27 February – 2025 Narromine Region New Resident Night starting at 6:00pm. Soul Food Narromine. Please RSVP before Monday 24 February via email: mail@narromine.nsw.gov.au for further information call Council on 6889 9999. 8 March – Gather presented by Narromine Business Collective, at Soul Food, Narromine – purchase your tickets at 123tix. com.au Share your event on the Narromine Region website and let us help promote what’s happening in the region! Visit narromineregion.com.au/ calendar
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HAVE YOUR SAY - SURVEY Narromine Shire Council is conducting a survey to gather community feedback on the service and operation of the Aquatic Centres in Narromine and Trangie for the 2024/25 season. This survey aims to assess the overall experience, identify areas for improvement and ensure the pools continue to meet the needs of the community. The insights collected will play a key role in reviewing the current management and informing the tender process for future operations. Please access the survey by visiting: www.narromine.nsw.gov. au/council/public-serviceannouncement or follow the links on social media (it only takes 5 minutes!) This survey will close on 26 February 2025.
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A MESSAGE FROM NARROMINE ANGLICAN CHURCH The Church is… AT our church, we’re in the third week of a new preaching series simply titled “The Church”. We’ve discussed church in our nation through the years, even found an amazing article from 1938 in our local paper. We’ve asked: who are we? What’s our identity? We might hear today that church is somewhere that we go. But the understanding of the New Testament (NT) is totally different to church being a building. Before the times of the NT, in plac-
es like the city of Athens, they would use the word “Ekklesia” to describe a meeting of the members of the town’s people. This translates in English to simply mean “called out”. Athens was well off in regard to services, resources and security compared to others. As the privileged people enjoyed being citizens of this place, they were all required to attend the Ekklesia to help in the running of their city. As the gospel spread out over the land, not long after Jesus departed, his followers met in houses and gathered together, Acts 2:46 tells us. The people were joyful and committed and the bible refers to these gatherings as the Ekklesia. It wasn’t until the third century when Roman Emperor Constantine (who became a Christian while in power) reportedly began to use buildings for church events. It was his idea to erect buildings in the towns and city centres (they called it the “agora”, which means the “marketplace”) for use at special events or meetings.
Interestingly, this Greek word “agora” is where our word agoraphobia comes from. So we fi nd today, especially in our contemporary church, it is critical that we recall our identity, of who we are, the “Ecclesia”... the called out people of God. Lately we’ve been shown a quote from theologian Richard Krejcir. He says, “we avoid missing out on all the blessings God has for us, as we seek community in Christ.” So in our new series we’ll focus on what all this means, for church isn’t somewhere we go, it is our identity, it’s who we are. Then we’ll move on after Pentecost and look at other areas of the church, asking why do we exist, what should we be doing and where are we going? These questions will come under the headings of purpose, mission and future. Please join us for a time of encouragement, searching and equipping to live out what it truly means to be the people of God meeting together as part of Jesus’ church in this community. By PHILIP HAND
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Forget Valentine’s Day… romance is in the air, so find your perfect match at The Tradies Ball! FORGET Valentines Day! Are you, in the words of the famous Shannon Noll song, wondering, “what about me?” Calm down, your perfect match might be waiting right there for you at our inaugural Tradies Ball! It’s on Saturday, March 29, and it’s all for a great cause. Forget the swiping, the DMs, and the fi lters — we’re bringing back the old-school way to mix and mingle: a Ball! That’s right, no apps, no Bumble-ing, no Tinder-ing, just good music, great vibes, and a room full of people ready to let loose and have fun. Forget screen time, we’re planning a fantastic time! Mark your calendars for March 29! Whether you’re flying solo, hanging with friends, or hoping to make some solid business connections, there’s something for everyone at this unforgettable night. We’re beyond excited to bring you the inaugural Tradies Ball, a fundraiser for Tradies In Sight. This amazing local charity works tirelessly to improve the mental health and wellbeing of tradies across the region. By attending, you’re not just dancing the night away; you’re supporting a vital cause and raising awareness for mental health in the trades community. While the night might spark a romance or two, it’s all about supporting our local tradies and making a positive difference. Thanks to the Dubbo Photo News and our incredible sponsors, we’re ready to deliver a night packed with fun, laughter, and a few surprises along the way. No matter your relationship status, this event is sure to make you feel good — knowing that your ticket purchase goes directly to helping Tradies In Sight do what they do best. And hey, dress to impress! This is a formal black-tie event, so head to our local retailers to pick out something stylish and snazzy for the occasion. Want to support even more? It’s not too late to get involved as a sponsor or prize donor! We’d love to chat with you about sponsorship packages and how your business can be a part of this fantastic event. We’re counting on your support to make this night a success. To commit to sponsorship, please reach out to us by Thursday, February 27. Don’t miss out! Tickets are limited, and we’re expecting a sell-out. Keep an eye on the Photo News for ticket details, and act fast to grab your spot! Let’s make the fi rst-ever Tradies Ball the start of something unforgettable. See you there — it’s going to be a night to remember!
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Narromine Local Court Matters
New magistrate as hearings begin for 2025 By SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN
AFTER a well-deserved break over the summer period, Narromine Local Court is back in 2025 with a new magistrate. Magistrate Aaron Tang is now overseeing matters in Narromine with the fi rst hearings held from Wednesday to Friday of last week. Narromine Star brings you a summary of the cases heard across the first hearing week, with the next court date set down for the first week of March.
Man granted bail following alleged theft of paint tins A 37-YEAR-OLD Narromine man has been granted bail following the alleged theft of paint tins. At 3.55am on Wednesday, October 23 last year, the court heard the man entered the residence of a house in Narromine where he allegedly picked up two full paint tins from within the residence. CCTV camera outside the residence captured the incident and forwarded an alert to the mobile phone of the alleged victim. The 37-year-old left the residence allegedly carrying the paint tins with him. The victim, accompanied by another person, then got into his vehicle and drove to the location, driving past his residence and patrolling the area before returning soon after at 4am. The victim sighted the man crossing Nymagee Street in a northerly direction where the 37-year-old entered a laneway. The victim confronted the accused after recognising his appearance from his CCTV footage, after which they had a
brief conversation. “Hey mate, don’t go into that house again,” the victim said. “What?” the man said. “Listen bud, there is security footage of you inside that house — don’t go back in there,” the victim replied. “Don’t ‘bud’ me c***, go f*** yourself. F*** you.” the man allegedly replied. The victim watched as the 37-year-old walked into the yard of another residence in Narromine and the victim left the area. The paint allegedly stolen by the man was worth just over $200. The accused man was offered the opportunity to participate in an electronically-recorded interview over the matter, though he declined. He was granted bail at the hearing in Narromine Local Court on Wednesday, February 5.
Conditional bail for Dubbo woman over alleged domestic violence incident A DUBBO woman faced Narromine Local Court on Wednesday, February 5, charged with two domestic violence related offences where she was granted conditional bail. The charges relate to an incident that occurred on Saturday, October 12 last year between herself and her partner. The incident began following a verbal argument over the way an item of clothing was hung on the line. The victim then began to walk towards the bedroom door where the woman followed the victim and after the victim placed their hand
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on the door handle of the bedroom as they were still arguing, the woman allegedly grabbed the person’s right wrist in an attempt to pull it off the door hand which caused a red mark. The woman then began to allegedly angrily claw at the victim’s neck and chest area which caused redness and scratches. The victim in defence grabbed the woman by the shoulders and tried to push her away when she purposely went limp, falling to the ground and then hitting her head on the cupboard door. The victim then began to walk away from the bedroom to the loungeroom, however, the woman stood back up and continued to follow the victim standing in front of their path. The woman then al legedly attempted to swing at the victim again — missing completely. The victim then attempted again to push her away where she then again went limp and fell to the floor. The victim then called the police and while the police were on their way to the resi-
EPA launching biosolids compliance campaign FARMERS using biosolids in their operations beware, NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is commencing a compliance campaign this week looking at how this resource is processed and applied to agricultural land across the State. The campaign will review compliance with EPA Biosolids Guidelines and will also provide important information to inform future regulatory settings aligned to the new requirements in the revised PFAS National Environmental Management Plan (NEMP) 3.0, expected to be published by the commonwealth government in the coming weeks. The project is being run under the agency’s Resource Recovery Orders (RRO) and Resource Recovery Exemptions (RRE),
EPA Executive Director Regulatory Practice And Services, Steve Beaman said. “Biosolids are a nutrient and carbon-rich organic waste product generated at sewage treatment plants that can improve soil fertility, however there are strict limits around what can be included in that material and how the material is used for agriculture,” Mr Beaman said. “Our current regulatory settings limit a range of potentially harmful chemicals in biosolids as well as application rates and methods to ensure they are applied to land sustainably and do not cause offensive odours,” he added. During the campaign, the EPA will be focussing on how biosolids are applied to land, application rates, storage requirements, and
record-keeping. “We’ll also conduct sampling to assess compliance with the current application limits under the RRO and RRE,” Mr Beaman revealed. “Importantly information gathered by this campaign will help inform our future regulatory settings, including for PFAS levels in biosolids and other emerging contaminants,” he concluded. The biosolids compliance campaign will run until September 2025, and continues the EPA’s compliance work around RROs and RREs following a successful campaign into recovered fines, mulch and composting in 2024. Outcomes are being finalised and will be shared at conclusion.
dence, the woman also called police and alleged the victim had pushed her. The police separated the pair and spoke to them individually, both providing confl icting versions of events. The victim provided police with a statement and allowed them to take photos of their injuries. Police arrested the woman and drove her to Dubbo Police Station. The woman was offered to speak to a legal representative of her choice, however, she declined.
Man remains in custody after bail refused over fresh domestic violence charges A 41-YEAR-OLD man has been refused bail on fresh domestic violence related charges as he remains in custody on other previous charges. The man has an outstanding community corrections order until December this year on one set of charges and will be eligible for parole in March this
year on another set of charges. He appeared via audio visual link (AVL) dressed in prison greens. The man’s defence provided a show cause in their application for bail in front of Magistrate Tang where the defence suggested strict bail conditions such as not entering the township of Narromine, commitment to attending domestic violence workshops and that he is engaging with a psychologist as well as drug and alcohol support services. However, Magistrate Tang heard the prosecution’s application against bail — listing a number of issues. “Concerns are that you may get out on bail and commit another offence, endanger the victim and the community, interfere with witnesses, and also failure to appear (before the court),” the court heard. Magistrate Tang also explained that, despite the man’s efforts to engage with services, he had a history of non-compliance on his record. “Given that real risk of the custodial sentence, there is a history of non-compliance on your record, breaches of AVOs (apprehended violence orders), breaches of bail, warrants and call-ups which also contributes to the concern of failure to appear (before the court),” the court heard. “I give you credit for the efforts you are making whether inside or outside of custody where you are engaging with services — it is not clear to me whether you were doing this before.” In delivering his decision, Magistrate Tang found that the concerns posed an “unacceptable risk” and refused bail until the matter is heard again on Wednesday, April 9.
Rural Crime Matters
Rural Crime Snapshot Man faces court following alleged stabbing in Trangie A MAN faced court on Monday, February 10, charged with reckless wounding following an alleged stabbing in Trangie. At about 7pm on Sunday, February 9, two men aged 21 and 34, were reportedly arguing outside a unit complex on Albert Street, Trangie, when the 21-year-old allegedly stabbed the 34-year-old in the neck with a fold-out knife, before fleeing the scene. The 34-year-old reportedly entered one of the Albert Street units to seek assistance, before being taken to Trangie Hospital for treatment. Shortly after, officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police Dis-
trict arrived at the hospital and allegedly found the man with a visible laceration to his neck. Following investigations, at about 7.10pm on the same day, police allegedly located the 21-year-old on Harris Street, Trangie, where he was arrested. Police established a crime scene outside the unit complex on Albert Street where they allegedly located a fold-up knife nearby. He wa s t a ken to D ub b o Pol ic e S t at ion wher e he wa s ch a r ge d w it h r e ck le s s wou nd i n g. He faced Dubbo Local Court earlier this week where he was formally refused bail to face Narromine Local Court on Thursday, April 10. Police believe the two men are known to each other and inquiries are ongoing.
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Rural Crime Matters
New report finds over four million guns owned nationwide By SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN NEW fi ndings released in late January this year have revealed an alarming trend in fi rearm ownership across Australia, with over four million guns owned nationwide. The number of guns in private hands has grown significantly since the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, with state and territory governments failing to keep regulations up to pace with community expectations. The report titled “Australia’s Gun Ownership Scorecard: A Growing Problem in Need of Reform” found gun ownership varies significantly across the country, with Western Australia the only state or territory with a cap on the number of fi rearms a licence holder can own. The report released by the Australia Institute – a public policy thinktank based in Canberra – revealed that despite Australia’s significant gun reforms following the tragic Port Arthur massacre, there are now over four million guns owned by civilians nationwide – 25 per cent higher than in 1996. The Institute says this equates to one fi rearm for every seven Australians, with one in three fi rearms in NSW located in major cities. Australian Gun Safety Alliance spokesperson Stephen Bendle told the Narromine Star the number of guns
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owned by people in metropolitan areas is not necessarily “concerning”, but may come as a shock to the community. “I am not sure it is ‘concerning’, however, I think it is a big surprise to most people in the community,” Mr Bendle commented. “Guns have usually been thought of as a tool of trade for farmers with some recreational shooters,” he added.
Gun Control in Australia JUST 12 days after the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, where a man fi red semi-automatic weapons killing 35 people and injuring 23 others, Australian states and territories agreed to the National Firearm Agreement (NFA). The NFA established minimum requirements for regulating fi rearms across the country, and was reviewed in 2017 – with all jurisdictions recommitting to the requirements. The Institute says the imple-
Sporting Shooters Association of Australia claims report “distorts reality” THE Sporting Shooters Association of Australia claims the report by the Australia Institute “distorts the reality” of legal fi rearms ownership in Australia. Chief-executive of the Association, Tom Kenyon, said in a media statement that sport-shooting in Australia is safe and does not compromise public safety. “Australian states are almost fully compliant with the National Firearms Agreement (NFA) with the obvious exception of the National Firearms Register which is underway,” he said. According to Mr Kenyon, fi rearm deaths are lower than before the NFA was introduced regardless of the number of guns that are registered. The rate of gun deaths in Australia in 1996 was 2.9 per 100,000 people and in 2018 that figure was at just 0.88 per 100,000 people. “The report, funded by Gun Control Australia and the Australian Gun Safety Alliance is in fact a bald-faced attempt to once again paint sporting shooters as a malign influence in the community when in fact the opposite is true,” Mr Kenyon said. “The real problem is that not enough effort is being put into targeting illegal fi rearms in Australia, with over 95 per cent of crimes committed in the country using an illegal fi rearm. Yet, there is a constant focus on legal fi rearms,” he concluded. The Association is Australia’s largest shooting organisation, with over 218,000 members, and facilitates the shooting sports through the provision of fi rearms safety training, ranges and other facilities with the organisation of competitions and advocacy on behalf of sporting shooters.
mentation of the agreement is inconsistent across states and territories, however, with all jurisdictions failing to meet the minimum standards outlined by the NFA. Data about fi rearm ownership is not readily available in most jurisdictions. Mr Bendle told the Narromine Star he thinks more can be done to have cohesive laws across jurisdictions. “We think states and territories have the police forces to manage fi rearms, however, they could do more to harmonise those laws,” he said.
Scale of gun ownership in Australia ACCOR DING to the re por t, there are over four mil lion reg istered, privately- owned f irearms in Australia and nearly one mil lion f irearm licences. NSW has the most guns with over 1.1 million registered fi rearms, followed by Queensland with over one million registered fi rearms. Tasmania and the NT have the highest per-capita fi rearm rates, with one fi rearm for every four people. In every state and territory for which there is data, the average fi rearm licence holder owns four fi rearms. The report also indicated there were approximately 3.2 million firearms in 1996,
which means there are now more guns in Australia than before the introduction of the NFA. While the proportion of licensed gun owners in the general population has decreased since the introduction of the NFA, people who do have gun licences now own a larger number of guns per-person. In NSW, the figure has risen from 4.0 per licence in 2016 to 4.5 in 2024.
Gun ownership in rural and regional NSW NSW Police regularly publish fi rearm data by postcode and police district. The data shows whether the licence-holder’s postcode falls in a major city, inner-regional NSW, outer-regional NSW, remote NSW and very remote NSW. As of 2024, gun ownership is not concentrated in rural areas. Significant numbers of guns can be found in major cities in the state. The Institute suggests this data contradicts the general perception that guns in Australia are predominantly found in rural areas for farming and pest control. Alarmingly, four in ten NSW fi rearms licensees live in major cities and 41 per cent live in inner-regional areas. One-in-three fi rearms are registered to individuals living in inner-regional areas,
and the two individual licensees who own the highest number of guns in NSW each live in inner Sydney. They own 386 and 304 fi rearms respectively. The Institute also reports that 41,595 individual firearm licenses are held in outer- regional areas, 4077 in remote areas and 805 in very remote areas. While there are just over 41,500 individual fi rearm licenses held in outer-regional areas, there are 243,955 fi rearms registered. In remote areas of the state, despite having just over 4000 fi rearm licenses, there are just under 23,000 fi rearms registered. In very remote areas, there are 12,400 fi rearms registered to the 805 individual fi rearm licenses. That is an average of 15 fi rearms per licence in very remote NSW, compared to an average of three fi rearms per licence in major cities. Mr Bendle said firearm use and possession is a privilege in Australia that is conditional on public safety, but he does not understand the rationale behind allowing firearm owners to have a large number of guns. “We don’t understand the rationale that has allowed fi rearm owners to store a very large number of guns, each with an apparent genuine need and or reason,” he told the Narromine Star.
CCTV footage of violent altercation in Narromine By SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN THE Narromine Star has been sent concerning footage of a violent altercation that occurred on a residential street in Narromine on Sunday, February 9, just before 7.30am. In the footage, sighted by this masthead, two men can be seen arguing outside the front of a residence in Narromine. Both men are shirtless and appear to be yelling at each other. One man, who appears to be holding a weapon, begins shouting at another man outside a house. The pair get closer to each oth-
er before the man allegedly holding a weapon jumps into a SUV and begins driving at speed towards the other man standing on the side of the road, who then flees and the car abruptly comes to a stop. The footage of the incident ceases at that point. It is a distressing incident and one that is now a “monthly occurrence”, according to the concerned Narromine resident who supplied the footage to this masthead to shed light on the ongoing issue of violence within the community. The source (who will remain anonymous to protect their
identity) said NSW Police were called to the residence, however, it took some time for authorities to arrive as they had to come from Dubbo.
The incident preceded an alleged stabbing in Albert Street in Trangie on Sunday, February 9, where a 34-year-old man was hospitalised for his injuries and a 21-year-old man was arrested and taken to Dubbo Police Station.
That incident was also reported to this masthead on Monday, February 10, by a concerned resident of Trangie who wants the wider community to be aware of violence occurring locally.
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Classroom News
Narromine Shire welcomes
Congratulations to all those involved in Narromine Public’s 2025 Leadership Team. These include students in the Student Representative Council, Technology Assistants, Library Monitors, Captains, Vice Captains, Prefects, and House Captains. PHOTOS: NARROMINE PUBLIC SCHOOL FACEBOOK. By SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN
Narromine High School NARROMINE High School returned back to school on Thursday, February 6, where they welcomed new year seven students. Year Eight students on Monday, February 10, took on an exciting challenge in Technology Mandatory learning about engineered systems. Divided into teams, they used marshmallows, dried spaghetti and masking tape to design and build the tallest freestanding tower. It was an afternoon of creative problem solving, teamwork, and engineering skills in action. The students had to balance structure, stability and creativity to be the winners. Congratulations to Max, Dylan and Zavier for creating the tallest tower. Congratulations are also in order to Charlotte Mills, Shirnetta Landsborough, Da-
mon Brezzo, Amarlee Adams, Marlea Moss, Paddy Cussack, Archie Craft and Barney Gordon who have been awarded a $5 canteen voucher for demonstrating Narromine High’s core values of respect, responsibility and care. Narromine High’s swimming carnival is today (Thursday, February 13) and we wish good luck to all students participating!
Narromine Public School STUDENTS were welcomed back to Narromine Public School on Thursday, February 6. Kindergarten students also began big school on the same day and had a great fi rst day having lots of fun in the classroom and on the playground. Congratulations are in order to the new Narromine Public School Student Leadership Team for 2025. Narromine Public’s Student Representative Council, technology assistants, library monitors, house and vice cap-
tains, prefects and captains were inducted at a special assembly where they received their badges. Congratulations to all those involved and the community looks forward to the positive impact you will have at Narromine Public. An important reminder to parents that current council works in Meryula Street will mean there are changes in traffic flow that will impact the school’s Kiss and Drop Zone for a period of time. Narromine Public staff would like to extend their thanks to everyone’s support and cooperation as the school community navigates the new Kiss and Drop system.
Narromine Christian School NARROMINE Christian School started back up for Term One on Monday, February 3 where they welcomed students back for another academic year.
Students have enjoyed their fi rst couple of weeks back and are keen for a new year of learning, fun and friendship.
STUDENTS in Kindergarten to Year 12 returned back to school after the summer holidays today (Thursday, February 13).
St Augustine’s Parish School
A reminder that Trangie Central School’s swimming carnival is also on tomorrow (Friday, February 14) for all Year Two to 12 students.
ST Augustine’s is the last school to start up for Term One, with students returning to school for their fi rst day back on Tuesday, February 11. Today (Thursday, February 13) sees a Welcome Breakfast at the school with all families welcomed back for the new academic year. Tomorrow, (Friday, February 14) is the school swimming carnival with students to come to school as normal, wear swimmers and house colours as well as joggers, broad brimmed hats, bring lunch, towel and sunscreen. Good luck to all those participating in the swimming carnival!
Trangie Central School
Reminder that if your child is not attending, please submit the consent form as NO they will not be attending.
St John’s Parish School Trangie STUDENTS at St John’s Parish School at Trangie were also back-to-school on Tuesday, February 11. St John’s held their annual swimming carnival yesterday (Wednesday, February 12). Congratulations to all those who participated. Kindergarten students also began on Tuesday and we wish them the best of luck in their journey at big school!
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Classroom News
back students for 2025 Welcome Back to St Augustine’s for 2025! PHOTOS: ST AUGUSTINE’S PARISH SCHOOL.
St Augustine’s Stage Two Class.
First Day of Kindergarten for these young students! Good Luck! PHOTOS: ST AUGUSTINES PARISH SCHOOL. St Augustine’s Stage One Class.
St Augustine’s Stage Three Class. Narromine High School students were welcomed back for the beginning of Term One on Thursday, February 6. Check out these photos of their busy first week back! PHOTOS: NARROMINE HIGH SCHOOL FACEBOOK.
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Everything you need in your back-to-school health toolkit By SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN
AS children in the Narromine Shire return back to school over the next couple of weeks, it is important for parents to remember some basics when it comes to their health. Narromine Star spoke with local pharmacist Sara McCarthy, who offered some much-needed advice on health issues that can arise at this stressful time. “Australian studies have shown that 25 per cent of children’s hospital admissions happen in February, coinciding with the first few weeks of the back-to-school term,” Sara said. She added it is important to ensure that, if your child is taking any sort of prescribed medication, teachers at their school are aware of this. “Make sure that medication is clearly-labelled, with directions, the expiry date, and that everyone knows (teachers and staff ) exactly what to do with it and that your child also feels okay with asking for help,” she explained.
important that parents are upto-date with their child’s asthma needs. “Parents need to be prepared, and it is so important that for children with asthma that they have got their preventer script fi lled, you’ve got an Asthma Action Plan, that you have a ventolin puffer, both at home and at school,” she explained. Chief executive of Asthma Australia, Kate Miranda, said in a statement that it is important to make sure your kids start the school year on the front foot. “As you tick off the back-toschool checklist — hats, uniforms, lunchboxes — add an asthma refresh to the mix and book an appointment with your child’s doctor or go in and see your local pharmacist for advice,” she said. Sara stressed the importance of an asthma action plan, even if your child has not been formally diagnosed. “Asthma is just so prevalent out here, so it is really important that you do have an asthma action plan in place,” she concluded.
Asthma ASTHMA Australia also urges parents to update their child’s Asthma Action Plan. Just like packing a school hat, this simple step helps ensure your child’s asthma is well-managed and helps teachers, coaches, and care-givers know exactly what to do if a flare-up occurs. Sara says that in the midst of the hustle and bustle of getting children back into their routines for the school term, it is
Epipens and anaphylaxis ANAPHYLAXIS is the most severe type of allergic reaction and should always be treated as a medical emergency. It requires immediate treatment with adrenaline, which is injected into the outer mid-thigh muscle. Delayed treatment can be fatal. Anaphylaxis occurs after exposure to an allergen
(usually to foods, insects, or medicines), to which a person is allergic. Not al l people with al lerg ies, however, are at risk of anaphylaxis. It is important that children who have anaphylaxis — whether it be an allergy to peanuts, milk, fish, eggs, shellfish, insects, animal fur or other allergen — carry an epipen with them at all times, so that in the case of an attack, they are able to quickly administer adrenaline. “Epipens are really important as well, you need to have one at school and one at home, know when to use it, and make sure the school is aware of what allergies your child has,” Sara told the Narromine Star. Remember, it is “blue to sky and orange to the thigh” when administering an epipen in the event of a child going into anaphylactic shock.
Narromine pharmacist Sara McCarthy is providing some helpful advice to parents as their children head back-to-school. PHOTO: NARROMINE STAR.
Heat-related illnesses BACK-TO-SCHOOL time often coincides with the peak of summer heat in NSW, so it is important for parents and carers to stay alert for heat-related illnesses and take proactive steps to help keep kids healthy and safe. Sara said it is vital that parents get the simple things right to ensure that their children are prepared for high temperatures. “Heat-related illnesses as well, with children being so susceptible to dehydration and heat stroke, it is important to just go back-to-basics, make sure they have a water bottle, a hat, and stay inside when it
is really hot,” she said. Young children overheat quickly as they produce more body heat, sweat less, and have more rapid rises in body temperature, reducing their ability to cool down. Most mild and moderate
symptoms of heat-related illness can be managed by drinking plenty of water or an oral rehydration drink, as well as moving somewhere cool; however, if symptoms persist, it is important to seek medical advice.
Be ‘mozzie-aware’: Japanese Encephalitis is about The RFDS reminds the community about the presence of Japanese Encephalitis and the availability of a vaccination for this disease. PHOTO: PIXABAY.
THE Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has warned the community about the danger of Japanese Encephalitis (JE), which is a rare but potentially serious mosquito-borne disease. While most people who contract the disease will not experience symptoms, those who do are at risk of experiencing severe disease and neurological complications, so it is important for the community to be protected from this virus, the RFDS says. “Since vaccines became available in 2023 for residents in high-risk areas of NSW, the RFDS has played an ac-
tive role in protecting the community from JE, and we continue to provide these services through our clinics in the West and Far West NSW,” said Dr Shannon Nott, Chief Medical Officer, South Eastern Section. Formerly the Rural Health Director of Medical Services for Western NSW Local Health District (LHD), the largest health district geographically in NSW covering more than 250,000 km2 and home to more than 276,000 people, Dr Nott encourages people across the region to remain aware. “With the likelihood of increased cases in 2025 following
recent detection of the virus in the Moree, Griffith and Narromine Shire regions of NSW, we are encouraging the community to take early and proactive steps to protect themselves from this virus and monitor for symptoms,” Dr Nott explained. JE is spread by mosquitos who have bitten an animal (such as a pig) carrying the virus and then biting a human. It is important to know that humans cannot contract JE from another human or catch the virus by touching an infected animal or by eating animal products. Those who are most at risk of catching JE are those who work or do outside activities like hiking, camping, fishing, or gardening, or those who work or live close to piggeries. While most people will be asymptomatic to JE, one in every 250 people may experience a severe infection, the RFDS says. Therefore, it is important to be aware of the symptoms and contact your
doctor you experience any of the following symptoms: f fever f headache f vomiting f neck stiffness f disorientation f tremors f coma f seizures f paralysis
How to protect against JE SO what can you do to protect yourself and reduce the risk of contracting JE? The RFDS has this advice.
Avoid getting bitten! MOSQUITOES may not only carry JE but other viruses that cause disease in humans such as Ross River, Barmah Forest and, rarely, the virus that causes Murray Valley encephalitis and Kunjin, so it is important to protect yourself against all mosquito bites.
Cover up, Spray up, Clean up WEAR long sleeved clothing when undertaking activities or work outdoors, apply mosquito repellent to exposed areas of skin when outdoors, particularly at dawn and dusk when mosquitos are most active, and reduce mosquito activity by emptying or cleaning up containers of water left outside.
Get vaccinated A SAFE and effective vaccine for JE is available free of charge through your local RFDS clinic. You only need to be vaccinated once, and a booster is not generally required. Contact your local RFDS clinic to book your JE vaccination. If you are not an RFDS patient, contact your regular doctor. The NSW Health website also has further information about Japanese Encephalitis.
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More teachers for western NSW schools, vacancies halve as kids return to class
Good start to the school year; thousands of extra children in public schools across regional and rural NSW will have a qualified teacher in front of them as Term One starts. PHOTO: NSW DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. THOUSANDS of extra children in public schools across regional and rural NSW will have a qualified teacher in front of them this year as the final set of students return for Term One. New Government data indicates that teacher vacancies in the bush have fallen to a four-year low, reduced by 47 per cent — or 581 vacant positions — since 2023. There are now 654 teacher vacancies in 1369 country public schools compared to 1235 in 2023. “This means more qualified teachers in front of students… teacher vacancies in NSW public schools peaked in October 2022 at 3300,” a NSW Government media release stated. “This has now fallen to just 1294 teacher vacancies statewide, or two per cent of the workforce, this means that more students are receiving a quality, face-to-face public education,” it added. In the NSW Department of Education’s Rural North directorate, which covers Moree to the Northern Tablelands as well as the Tweed, vacancies fell by 58 per cent since 2023. There are now 93 teacher vacancies compared to 220 in 2023; In the Rural South and West directorate, covering Broken Hill, Dubbo, Orange, Deniliquin, Queanbeyan, Griffith, Wagga and Albury, vacancies fell by 33 per cent since 2023. There are now 224 teacher vacancies compared to 332 in 2023; Across the Regional North and West directorate, which covers Forster to Coffs Harbour, and inland including the Upper Hunter, and the Bathurst and Dubbo areas, vacancies have fallen by 47 per cent since 2023. There are now 118 teacher vacancies compared to 222 in 2023. “The massive fall in teacher vacancies across regional NSW shows what you can achieve when you listen to our dedicated and hardworking teachers and value the life-changing work they do,” Deputy Premier, Prue Car said. “Having a qualified teacher at the front of every classroom is vital to delivering improved academic outcomes for our students. “These figures show the uplift in teachers’ pay… means so many more of our students now have a teacher in their classroom, which can only lead to better outcomes,” Ms Car added. The Government pointed to delivering the largest pay rise in a generation to all of NSW’s public school teachers, making over 16,000 teachers and school support staff on temporary contracts permanent, expanding the department’s priority recruitment support model from 79 to 110 schools and banning mobile phones in all public schools as some key achievements.
Sport
Narromine 12As knock-over Dubbo Rugby, as 14Bs victorious in low-scoring contest NARROMINE Junior Bombers’ 12A cricket side went on the attack last Saturday, plundering 241 runs in 28 overs on the way to an 116-run win in the Dubbo and District Junior Cricket Association match against Dubbo Rugby at Olsen Park in Narromine. Amongst the scorers, Alexander Roberts managed 96 while Tommy Leader (78 not-out) and Gilbert Maxwell (20 not-out) fi nished the innings unbeaten as Narromine 12A fi nished fivedown for their 240-plus runs. Under the hammer, Dubbo Rugby battled stoically in reply, eventually fi nishing well short at 3-125 from their 28 overs. In the attack, Annabelle Gibbs (1-6), Ollie McCutcheon (1-16) and Albert Anderson (1-22) were the wicket-takers for Narromine 12A. In the 12B division, Narromine’s two sides suffered losses in both their matches. In the fi rst contest, Wellington scored 121 beating Narromine Bombers’ 12B Red on 105 in what was a close match at Lady Cutler Oval in Dubbo. The Bombers had earlier won the toss and elected to bowl with Hugo Duff ’s 3-6 a great effort with the ball. For 12B Reds’ batting, Ted Robertson (13 retired not-out), Henry McIntyre (12 retired not-out) and Edward Heckendorf (11 retired not-out) all made double figures with the bat. In the other match, Narromine 12B White won the toss and elected to bat against RSL Colts in their game also at Lady Cutler Oval. Patrick Stanley (15 retired notout), Nicholas Veech (13 not-out) and Digby Flinn (12 not-out) were Narromine 12B White’s highest run-scorers, while Thomas Cumberland (1-15) picked up a wicket for Narromine also unfortunately for 12B White they went down to RSL Colts by over 100 runs. In another match, Narromine Junior Bombers’ 14A played Rugby/Macquarie, again at Lady Cutler. Rugby/Macquarie won the toss and batted, posted a solid 4-168 in 25 overs.
Kade Burns (2-21), Kye Brotherton (1-21) and Charlie Furney (1-25) picked up wickets for Narromine 14A, while Luis Robertson’s three overs went for just 10 runs. Robertson (18 not-out) also top-scored with the bat as an eight-player Narromine finished at 7-86 (19.1 overs, all out), Rugby/ Macquarie winning by 82 runs. Narromine’s 14B side (6-69 off 23 overs) also won a low-scoring clash against Dubbo Rugby (28 all-out in 15.3 overs) by 41 runs at Dundas Park in Narromine. Dubbo Rugby won the toss and elected to bowl. Jaxon Morrissey (19), Jakeel Faro (12) and Lewis Henderson (10) were best with the bat for Narromine 14Bs. It was then a brilliant bowling performance from Narromine 14Bs with all bowlers either taking a wicket or being economical. Lewis Henderson claimed the amazing figures of 5-3 off three overs and he straight-bowled four of his victims. Joe Robertson (11), Jaxon Morrissey (1-5), Archie Craft (1-10) and Jakeel Faro (1-5) were other wicket-takers while Mason Burns’ three overs went for just four runs.
Loss and a wash-out for Bombers in latest round of DDCA cricket IT was a loss and a washedout match for senior cricket sides from Narromine over the weekend. In the decided contest, Macquarie Cricket Club won a low-scoring match against Narromine Bombers in the Dubbo District Cricket Association Second Grade competition on Saturday. Narromine had won the toss and elected to bat in the Pinnington Cup fi xture, but Henry Buttsworth’s courageous unbeaten 52, was the only major score for Narromine who were bowledout for 98 off 26 overs. Buttsworth hit three fours and four sixes in his big-hitting innings, while Mitchell Smith (12) and Andrew McIntyre (10)
added starts. In a mini-recovery, McIntyre and Buttsworth had added 42 runs for the fourth wicket partnership. Muhammad Ehtisham Mahmood (4-26) and Patrick Reilly (3-34) did the most damage for Macquarie in the bowling department. Mahmood backed up his bowling with a top-score of 35 as Macquarie chased down the target in 18.1 overs for the loss of six wickets, fi nishing at 6-101. In a spirited bowling display, Liam Wherritt (4-31 off 6.1 overs) and Paddy Cusack (2-1 off two overs) claimed Narromine’s wickets. Meanwhile, Narromine’s Kelly Cup Third Grade clash with Newtown Strikers was abandoned after only 14 overs. Batting fi rst, Narromine Thirds were well placed at 3-63 when play was suspended due to lightning and rain at Payten Park. The match never resumed. Cameron Collins (29 not-out) and Greg Masonwells (19 notout) were already forming a good partnership for Narromine Thirds before play was abandoned after Sarath Babu (3-13 off five overs) had done the early damage to the top-order. For this week’s games on Saturday, February 15, Narromine Seconds play Dubbo Rugby at Lady Cutler 2, Dubbo, while Narromine Thirds play Dubbo CYMS White at Dundas Park, Narromine. DDCA Pinnington Cup Second Grade Table (after Round 14, according to Play HQ) is: RSL Colts 54, Dubbo CYMS 45, Narromine 43, Macquarie 41, Newtown 35, South Dubbo 22, Dubbo Rugby 15. DDCA Kelly Cup Third Grade Table (after Round 14, according to Play HQ) is: Newtown Everest 59, Newtown Kings 51, Newtown Tigers 51, Newtown Rhinos 51, Dubbo CYMS White 46, Macquarie Blue 42, Narromine 37, South Dubbo 35, RSL Colts 35, Dubbo CYMS Green 27, Macquarie White 26, Newtown Strikers 25, Dubbo Rugby 16.
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Puzzles
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SECRET MESSAGE: Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer
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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, February 13, 2025
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Thursday, February 13, 2025 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR
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Your Seven-Day TV Guide 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. 10.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Silent Witness. 3.00 Nigella Bites. 3.25 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. 7.30 Monty Don’s Spanish Gardens. 8.30 Silent Witness. 10.15 Optics. 10.45 Hard Quiz. 11.15 ABC Late News. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Golf. LIV Golf Adelaide. Day 1. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Return. 8.30 MOVIE: Pretty Woman. (1990) Richard Gere. 11.05 GetOn Extra. 11.35 To Be Advised. 1.20 Travel Oz. 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: Love At First Like. (2023) 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 David Attenborough’s Mammals. New. 8.40 MOVIE: Valentine’s Day. (2010) Ashton Kutcher, Jennifer Garner, Anne Hathaway. 11.10 MOVIE: The Sun Is Also A Star. (2019) 1.00 Let’s Eat With George. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Farm To Fork. 8.00 Bold. 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.00 Lingo. 10.00 Judge Judy. 10.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 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 Wheel Of Fortune UK. New. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. 10.50 10’s Late News. 11.15 The Project. 12.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. 3.00 Nula. 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.10 Britain’s Secret Islands. Final. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Costa Concordia: Why She Sank. Final. 8.30 Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines. 9.25 Mysteries Of The Ancient Dead. New. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Bonn. 11.45 Sisi. 2.45 Barkley Manor. 3.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 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 Golf. LIV Golf Adelaide. Day 1. 6.00 LIV Golf League Post-Show Adelaide. 7.00 Heathrow. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Pawn Stars. 3.00 Sri Lanka Vs Australia: ODI Pre-Game Show. 3.30 Cricket. One Day International Series. Sri Lanka v Australia. Game 2. First Innings. 7.00 Cricket. One Day International Series. Sri Lanka v Australia. Game 2. Second Innings. 11.00 MOVIE: True Lies. (1994) 2.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Britain’s Got Talent. 7.00 MOVIE: Hotel Transylvania. (2012) 8.55 MOVIE: Signs. (2002) Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix. 11.15 MOVIE: The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society. (2018) 1.40 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 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 FBI. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 The King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 The Neighborhood. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Ghosts. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Frasier. 10.30 The Neighborhood. 11.00 Becker. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.15 ER. 3.00 Doctor Who. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.30 MythBusters. 5.20 Love Your Garden. 6.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: Going The Distance. (2010) 10.10 ER. 10.55 Not Going Out. 11.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja 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. 7.30 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 Invictus Games. 2025 Vancouver Whistler. H’lights. 3.00 MOVIE: Up The Chastity Belt. (1971) 5.00 Our Yorkshire Farm. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. NSW Waratahs v Highlanders. 9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match. 9.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.20 Fanatics: The Deep End. 2.45 Blaktrax. Final. 3.15 The Story Of. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.10 The Machines That Built America. 7.00 Jeopardy! 7.30 If You Are The One. Return. 9.35 Love & Sex In Italy. 10.35 Pose. New. 2.45 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.
6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Beyond Paradise. Final. 1.30 Optics. 2.00 Mozart: Rise Of A Genius. 3.00 Hippo Watch With Steve Backshall. Final. 4.00 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. 5.00 Eat The Invaders. Final. 5.30 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. Final. 5.55 Australian Story. 6.30 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Death In Paradise. Return. 8.30 Vera. 10.00 The Newsreader. 10.55 Unforgotten. 11.40 Rage.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. 12.00 Horse Racing. Apollo Stakes Day and Black Caviar Lightning Raceday. 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: The Bourne Supremacy. (2004) Matt Damon, Franka Potente. 9.45 MOVIE: Taken 2. (2012) Liam Neeson, Famke Janssen. 11.45 Border Patrol. 12.15 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. 1.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 My Way. 1.00 Let’s Eat With George. 1.30 Your Next Cruise. New. 2.00 Innovation Nation. 2.15 MOVIE: Overboard. (1987) 4.30 Explore TV. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. Return. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Men’s All Stars. Round 1. Indigenous All Stars v Maori All Stars. 10.00 NRL: Indigenous All Stars V Maori All Stars Post-Match. 10.30 MOVIE: Air. (2023) 12.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 The Weekly Kick-Off. 10.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 12.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 12.30 Exploring Off The Grid. Final. 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 Love It Or List It Australia. 8.30 The Dog House Australia. 9.45 Ambulance Australia. 10.45 Ambulance UK. 12.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Surf Life Saving. Super Surf Teams League 2024. H’lights. 3.55 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. 4.25 Black Panthers Of WW2. 5.20 Churchill And The Movie Mogul. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Sandi Toksvig’s Woodland Restoration. 8.25 Scotland The New Wild. 9.25 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. 10.25 Beautiful Lakes Of Northern Italy. Final. 11.15 Home Jacking. 12.40 The Man Who Died. 2.25 Love Your Garden. 3.20 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. Apollo Stakes Day and Black Caviar Lightning Raceday. 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. 11.30 American Restoration. 12.00 Golf. LIV Golf Adelaide. Day 2. 5.00 LIV Golf League Post-Show Adelaide. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 8.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 9.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. 10.30 Deep Water Salvage. 11.30 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. 5.00 MOVIE: Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. (2018) 7.30 MOVIE: Back To The Future. (1985) Michael J. Fox. 10.00 MOVIE: What Women Want. (2000) 12.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Home Shopping. 9.00 Jake And The Fatman. 11.00 Diagnosis Murder. 1.00 JAG. 4.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 4.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 19. Melbourne City v Perth Glory. 7.00 Football Tonight. 7.25 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 19. Adelaide United v Newcastle Jets. 10.00 NCIS. 12.45 Bull. 2.35 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. 10.30 Frasier. 11.30 Ridiculousness. 12.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 ER. 2.50 Not Going Out. 3.15 Doctor Who. 4.05 A Bite To Eat. 4.30 MythBusters. 5.20 Love Your Garden. 6.10 Amazing Spaces. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) 8.50 Live At The Malthouse. Final. 9.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.30 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.15 Chopped Junior. 9.00 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.40 Speechless. 10.05 Officially Amazing. 10.30 Dragon Ball Super. 10.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 Breakfast Couch. 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. 8.15 Four Corners. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.30 Invictus Games. 2025 Vancouver Whistler. H’lights. 4.30 Touch Football. Indigenous All Stars v Maori All Stars. 5.30 Rugby League. NRL. Women’s All Stars. Indigenous All Stars v Maori All Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Bridget Jones’s Baby. (2016) 9.55 MOVIE: I Don’t Know How She Does It. (2011) 11.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.25 Ten Year Old Tom. 2.55 Celebrity Mastermind. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.55 The Food That Built The World. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Icons Unearthed: Tom Cruise. 10.20 Hudson & Rex. 12.00 The X-Files. 3.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. Return. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.30 Monty Don’s Spanish Gardens. 3.30 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure: Paris To Istanbul. 4.15 Extraordinary Escapes. 5.05 Maggie Beer’s Big Mission. Final. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. 8.30 The Newsreader. 9.25 Love Me. 10.20 MOVIE: Love And Other Catastrophes. (1996) 11.35 Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. 12.00 Golf. LIV Golf Adelaide. Day 3. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Australian Idol. 9.00 An Evening With Dua Lipa. 10.30 Live At The Chapel: Amy Shark. 11.30 Autopsy USA. 12.30 Friday Night Lights. 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Home Shopping. 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 For The Love Of Pets. 11.00 World’s Greatest Myths And Mysteries. 12.00 Fishing Australia. 12.40 Bondi Vet. 1.40 MOVIE: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. (1988) 4.00 David Attenborough’s Green Planet. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 RBT. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Married At First Sight. 8.30 60 Minutes. 9.30 9News Late. 10.00 See No Evil. 11.00 The First 48. 11.50 Iconic Australia. 12.50 Destination WA. 1.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 GCBC. 8.00 The Yes Experiment. 8.30 Farm To Fork. 9.00 Freshly Picked. 9.30 Loving Gluten Free. 10.00 Pooches At Play. 10.30 Are You RV Safe? 11.00 Luxury Escapes. 11.30 Buy To Build. 12.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 1.30 Cook With Luke. 2.00 Everyday Gourmet. 2.30 TBA. 4.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 The Sunday Project. 7.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Final. 8.10 Matlock. Return. 9.10 FBI. 11.10 The Sunday Project. 12.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Surf Life Saving. Next Gen Series. 4.00 Sailing. SailGP Sydney. H’lights. 5.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. 5.35 Churchill’s Forgotten War. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Mysteries Of Sink Holes. 9.20 Legends Of The Pharaohs. 10.20 Great British Landmark Fixers. 11.15 The Art Of Dissent. 1.10 Photos That Changed The World. 2.45 Love Your Garden. 3.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 I Escaped To The Country. 12.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Steam Train Journeys. 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 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 3.00 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Motor MythBusters. 5.00 LIV Golf League Post-Show Adelaide. 6.00 Border Security: International. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 8.30 MOVIE: Die Hard. (1988) 11.15 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. 4.10 To Be Advised. 6.00 The Goldbergs. 6.30 Puppy School. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Bones. 12.30 The Blacklist. 1.30 Ordinary Joe. 2.30 The Resident.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 11.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.30 Cook With Luke. 12.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 1.00 Diagnosis Murder. 2.00 JAG. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 4.00 What’s Up Down Under. 4.30 To Be Advised. 6.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull. 12.10 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. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Ridiculousness. 12.00 South Park. 12.30 Home Shopping. 1.30 South Park. 3.00 Home Shopping.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 ER. 2.45 Not Going Out. 3.15 Doctor Who. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.30 MythBusters. 5.20 Love Your Garden. 6.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 QI. 8.00 MOVIE: Summer Qamp. 9.35 Planet America: Weekend Edition. 10.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Octonauts And The Great Barrier Reef. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja 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 Speechless. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 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 Stateline. Return. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Insiders. 8.40 If You’re Listening. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Australian Story. 10.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Invictus Games. 2025 Vancouver Whistler. Day 6. Highlights. 3.00 MOVIE: Dangerous Voyage. (1954) 4.30 MOVIE: Support Your Local Gunfighter. (1971) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Rambo: First Blood Part II. (1985) Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna. 10.30 The Closer. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.55 WorldWatch. 4.25 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 4.50 Queer Sports. 5.45 Domino Masters. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 10.10 WWE Legends. 11.45 Hoarders. 12.30 The X-Files. 4.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Vera. 11.30 McCartney 3, 2, 1. Final. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. 2.00 Fake Or Fortune? 3.00 Nigella Bites. 3.25 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. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch. 9.35 Mozart: Rise Of A Genius. Final. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. 11.10 Planet America. 11.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 To Be Advised. 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 Home And Away. 7.30 Australian Idol. 9.10 St. Denis Medical. 10.10 First Dates UK. 11.15 Lopez Vs. Lopez. 12.15 Friday Night Lights. 2.30 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. 1.30 Getaway. 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 Married At First Sight. 9.00 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators. 10.10 9News Late. 10.40 Forensics: Murder Scene. 11.35 First On Scene. 12.00 Tipping Point. 1.00 Hello SA. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Bold. 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.00 Lingo. 10.00 Ent. Tonight. 10.20 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 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 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Australian Survivor. Return. 9.00 NCIS: Sydney. 10.00 10’s Late News. 10.25 NCIS. 11.25 The Project. 12.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. 3.00 Railway Journeys UK. 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.10 Lighthouses: Building The Impossible. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Madrid With Michael Portillo. Final. 8.25 Wilderness With Simon Reeve. 9.35 Inside Sydney Airport. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Wisting. 12.45 A French Case. 2.45 Barkley Manor. 3.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Bargain Hunt. 11.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. High Limits World Tour. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 8.30 Adventure Gold Diggers. 9.30 Tougher In Alaska. 10.30 Frozen Gold. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 To Be Advised. 10.30 House Rules: High Stakes. 12.00 Buffy The Vampire Slayer. 3.00 To Be Advised. 5.00 Bondi Vet. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 9.30 Law & Order: Trial By Jury. 10.30 Bones. 12.30 The Blacklist. 1.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Reel Action. 9.30 What’s Up Down Under. 10.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 11.00 Cook With Luke. 11.30 Diagnosis Murder. 12.30 JAG. 1.30 Charmed. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 FBI. 11.15 Bull. 12.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 The Neighborhood. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.30 The Neighborhood. 11.00 Frasier. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.45 Doctor Who. 3.30 A Bite To Eat. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.30 MythBusters. 5.25 Love Your Garden. 6.10 Amazing Spaces. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.10 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 9.35 MythBusters. 10.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 The Deep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. 8.40 The Crystal Maze. 9.25 Street Science. 9.50 Merlin. 10.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 Stateline. 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler: Closing Ceremony. 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. 4.30 Are You Being Served? 5.30 Our Yorkshire Farm. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 The Good Karma Hospital. 9.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. 10.40 The Closer. 11.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Wine Lovers’ Guide. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Fast History Of. 6.15 The Machines That Built America. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Forged In Fire. 10.15 The Weekly Football Wrap. 10.45 Four Years Later. 11.45 The Rope. 12.45 Bad Education. 1.55 Late Programs.
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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. 1.30 Explore TV. 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 Married At First Sight. 9.00 Madam. 10.20 9News Late. 10.50 My Feet Are Killing Me. 11.40 The Equalizer. 12.35 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Our State On A Plate. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Drew Barrymore. 7.00 Neighbours. 7.30 Farm To Fork. 8.00 Bold. 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.00 Lingo. 10.00 Judge Judy. 10.30 Australian Survivor. 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 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Australian Survivor. 9.00 NCIS. 10.00 FBI: Most Wanted. 11.00 10’s Late News. 11.25 The Project. 12.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Lighthouses: Building The Impossible. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.35 Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields. Final. 9.50 The Artist’s View: Guns ‘N’ Roses. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Prisoner. New. 11.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Inspector George Gently. 10.45 Air Crash Investigations. 11.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Outback Opal Hunters. 2.00 Adventure Gold Diggers. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Outback Truckers: Best Of. 10.30 Ice Road Truckers. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 To Be Advised. 10.30 House Rules: High Stakes. 12.00 Buffy The Vampire Slayer. 1.00 Angel. 2.50 New Idea Test Kitchen. 3.20 To Be Advised. 5.00 Bondi Vet. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 8.30 CSI: Miami. 9.30 CSI: New York. 10.30 CSI: Cyber. 11.30 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 Charmed. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Bull. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 The Neighborhood. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.30 The Neighborhood. 11.00 Frasier. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.25 ER. 3.10 Doctor Who. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.30 MythBusters. 5.20 Love Your Garden. 6.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Fisk. 9.00 Double Parked. Return. 9.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 The Deep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 Deadly 60. New. 9.10 Badgers: Their Secret World. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.25 Interest Rate Decision. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.15 Four Corners. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Invictus Games. 2025 Vancouver Whistler. Day 8. Highlights. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: The Story Of Gilbert And Sullivan. (1953) 5.30 Our Yorkshire Farm. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 9.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 11.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 3.00 Queer Sports. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Fast History Of. 6.15 The Machines That Built America. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Dark Side Of Reality TV. New. 10.20 Black Comedy In America. 12.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. 1.55 Fake Or Fortune? 3.00 Nigella Bites. 3.25 Grand Designs. 4.10 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 Optics. 9.05 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) 9.50 Planet America. 10.20 Spicks And Specks. 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. 11.20 Aftertaste. 11.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 To Be Advised. 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 Home And Away. 7.30 The 1% Club UK. 8.30 Ludwig. 9.45 Breathtaking. 10.50 The Suspects: True Australian Thrillers. 11.50 Autopsy USA. 12.50 Covert Affairs. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. 1.30 My Way. 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 Married At First Sight. 9.00 Big Miracles. 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 Casualty 24/7. 11.30 The Equalizer. 12.15 Tipping Point. 1.05 Your Next Cruise. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Drew Barrymore. 7.00 Neighbours. 7.30 Farm To Fork. 8.00 Bold. 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.00 Lingo. 10.00 Judge Judy. 10.30 Australian Survivor. 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 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Australian Survivor. 9.00 Elsbeth. 10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. 10.55 10’s Late News. 11.20 The Project. 12.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. 3.00 Where Are You Really From? 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Lighthouses: Building The Impossible. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Lord Lucan. 8.30 Wonders Of The Sun With Dara Ó Briain. Final. 9.25 Miniseries: Playing Nice. Final. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Pagan Peak. 11.45 Rogue Heroes. Final. 12.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Sydney Weekender. 2.30 Air Crash Investigations. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.45 Law & Order: UK. 11.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. 9.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 10.30 World’s Scariest Police Chases. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 To Be Advised. 10.30 House Rules: High Stakes. 12.00 Angel. 3.00 The Goldbergs. 4.00 Glee. 5.00 Bondi Vet. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 MOVIE: Click. (2006) Adam Sandler, Kate Beckinsale, Christopher Walken. 10.50 First Dates UK. 2.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 NBL Slam. 8.30 Jake And The Fatman. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 JAG. 1.30 Charmed. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Elsbeth. 8.30 NCIS. 10.30 The Weekly Kick-Off. 11.00 FBI. 11.55 Bull. 12.50 Home Shopping. 2.20 Diagnosis Murder. 4.10 JAG.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 The King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 The Neighborhood. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Frasier. 10.30 The Neighborhood. 11.00 Becker. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.25 ER. 3.10 Doctor Who. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.30 MythBusters. 5.20 Love Your Garden. 6.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 This Is Going To Hurt. 9.20 Queen Of Oz. 9.50 ER. 10.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.25 Nella The Princess Knight. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 The Deep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 Doctor Who. 10.05 Merlin. 10.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 Planet America. 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.50 New Tricks. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Billy Liar. (1963) 5.30 Our Yorkshire Farm. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 To The Manor Born. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. 10.30 The Closer. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.15 Unknown Amazon. 3.20 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Fast History Of. 6.15 The Machines That Built America. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Interview With The Vampire. (1994) 10.45 MOVIE: The Vault. (2021) 12.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Back Roads. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Newsreader. 2.00 Fake Or Fortune? 3.00 Nigella Bites. 3.25 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. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure: Paris To Istanbul. 9.20 Grand Designs. Final. 10.10 The Role Of A Lifetime. 10.55 ABC Late News. 11.10 The Business. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Bad Romance: The Vicky White Story. (2023) Wendi McLendonCovey, Rossif Sutherland. 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 Home And Away. 8.30 MOVIE: Mamma Mia! (2008) 10.50 To Be Advised. 12.30 Damnation. 1.30 Travel Oz. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. 1.30 Mr Mayor. 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 RBT. 8.30 Emergency. 9.30 A+E After Dark. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Resident Alien. 11.50 Tipping Point. 12.40 Pointless. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Bold. 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.00 Lingo. 10.00 Judge Judy. 10.30 Australian Survivor. 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 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Gogglebox Australia. Return. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. 9.40 Law & Order: SVU. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. 12.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. 3.00 Where Are You Really From? 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.10 Secrets Of Royal Gardens. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Finding Your Roots. 8.30 Scotland’s Poshest Train: Alan Cumming. 9.30 MOVIE: Boiling Point. (2021) 11.15 SBS World News Late. 11.45 Golden Boy. 12.35 The Allegation. 2.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Auction Squad. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. Return. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Highway Patrol. 2.00 The Force: Behind The Line. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Pawn Stars Do America. 8.30 MOVIE: Bad Boys II. (2003) Will Smith, Martin Lawrence. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 To Be Advised. 10.30 House Rules. 12.00 Angel. 3.00 The Goldbergs. 4.00 Glee. 5.00 Bondi Vet. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. 8.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 9.30 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back. 10.30 First Dates UK. 11.35 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 Charmed. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 FBI. 11.15 Bull. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 The King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 The Neighborhood. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Frasier. 10.30 The Neighborhood. 11.00 Becker. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 ER. 2.45 Doctor Who. 3.30 A Bite To Eat. 4.00 QI. 4.30 MythBusters. 5.20 Love Your Garden. 6.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Hard Quiz. 9.00 Gruen. 9.40 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 10.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.25 Nella The Princess Knight. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 The Deep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.20 Chopped Junior. 10.10 Merlin. 10.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 Australian Story. 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.50 To The Manor Born. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Up The Front. (1972) 5.30 Our Yorkshire Farm. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.40 Poirot. 10.40 Dalgliesh. 11.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.20 Cowboy Kings Of Crypto. 2.50 Insight. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.05 Living Next Door To Putin. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 TWA Flight 800. 9.20 The Flight Attendant Murders. 10.15 Homicide: Life On The Street. 12.05 Late Programs.
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Crossmath
6 ÷ 2 + 5 = 8
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No. 177
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.45 Surveillance Oz. 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 Home And Away. 7.30 Australian Idol. 9.20 The Hunting Party. 10.20 The Irrational. 12.20 Friday Night Lights. 2.30 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
W A G A G R F L O T O P S W E
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Optics. 11.00 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Call The Midwife. Final. 2.00 Fake Or Fortune? 3.00 Nigella Bites. 3.25 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. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. Return. 8.30 The Role Of A Lifetime. New. 9.20 Queerstralia. 10.20 The ABC Of. 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. 11.25 Four Corners. 12.10 Late Programs.
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18
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Thursday, February 13, 2025 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR
Sport GOLF CLUB NEWS
Brown and Richo win, despite storm B-Grade Winner in Saturday’s match was Blake Richardson.
By NORM LEWIS
LAST weekend’s major event was the Macquarie Clothing Monthly Medals match, which attracted a field of 18 players. Although play was hampered by a short, sharp rainstorm, it was not sufficient to call off the event, and the A-Grade winner Matt Brown fi nished with a score of nett 71. The B-Grade winner was Blake Richardson with a score of nett 67. Both were top
Thumbs-up for a good day’s play! Matthew Brown, A-Grade winner.
rounds under the conditions. The Nearest-the-Pin (NTP) prize on the third was not won, however, Ray Anning collected the prize on the 17th, with the Long Drive going to Alex Sambrook. The Eagles Nest was shared by Matt Brown and James O’Connor, while Steve Squires won the Stableford Jackpot on the ninth. Last Sunday’s two-person Irish Stableford attracted a field of 14 hardy golfers. The
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This week’s winners of the Business House competition were the team “Deep Divots”, with team player Dane Burns, seen here with the sponsor of the event, Robert Handsaker. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
winners were Peter Treseder and Tony Mann with a score of 72 points, while runners-up were Matt and Luke Brown with a score of 67 points. NTP winners were James O’Connor on the ninth, Michael Treseder on the 10th, while James O’Connor picked up a double by winning the Long Drive on the fi rst. Week 15 of the Robert Handsaker Ford Business House competition was also played last Wednesday with a top field
of 87 golfers. The winning team on the day was “Deep Divots” with a score of 20.43, while individual winners were Dane Burns on 25, Ray Anning on 23, Henry Buttsworth on 23, Andrew Pfafl in on 22, and Steve Thompson on 23. This weekend features Round One of the shoot-out and an 18-Hole versus Par comp. The Business House competition continues as normal and, later this month
we have a working bee on the golf course. Next weekend we have the Three Rivers Challenge versus Warren Individual Stableford. The 2025 Annual Club Subscriptions are now overdue and, if not paid soon, it could affect your Golf Link number. That is all for this week, and see you at the 19th!
All the news from the Veterans Golf AGM
Top scores in weekly competition By NORM LEWIS LAST weekend some very good scores were recorded in the weekly Gerries Golf competition. As usual, the course is in good condition with lots of run on the fairways. Players in the morning were able to get their rounds over prior to a short, sharp shower of rain which interfered with the afternoon medal event. Only five ladies took on the front nine for their weekly event, and the winning score on the day was 20 points, recorded by Michelle. Close behind was Dale on 19. Well done ladies. No lady won the Nearest the Pin (NTP), but Marj took the NAGA prize with a score of 15 points. Over on the back nine, some 14 blokes took up the challenge for their event. Winner on the day was Peter, who recorded a great score of 27 points, and runner-up was Ross K with a score of 26 points. Great scores, which saw the handicapper licking his lips and ready to make some adjustments to their handicaps. There was no winner of the NTP for the blokes, but Col took the NAGA prize with a score of 14. Attention moved to the pool table for the weekly post-golf matches. The preliminary game fielded Chris and David against Des and Norm. With victory in sight, Norm played a top shot to sink the black and claim victory. Unfortunately, Norm was informed by his partner he should have sunk the last coloured ball before the black and they lost the match. Chris and David then advanced to the fi nal against Ross K and Terry. In a very close match, Ross sank the black and he and Terry claimed victory and the title of Pool Champions for the week. In all, it was an entertaining morning. Next week the ladies are on the back nine and the blokes on the front at the usual hit off time. That is all for this week – see you at the 19th.
Congratulations to Norm Lewis who has been awarded Life Membership at the Narromine Veterans Golf Club.
whole com mu n it y. So from all of us, Norm, fi rstly, congratulations on attaining Life Membership – it is an honour you richly deserve – and secondly, a great big thank you for your years of service (which are not finished yet) and commitment to ensuring our club continues.
Other news
By PETER HUTCHINSON THE Narromine Veterans Golf Club held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, January 30.
Life Membership for Norm Lewis THE most pleasing news following this meeting was the awarding of Life Membership to Norm
Lewis, who has over the years donated a great deal of his time (and no doubt, money) to ensure our little club has continued to prosper and grow. It is in no small way that Norm has been instrumental in bringing the NSW Veterans 4BBB State Championships to Narromine and retaining them here still to this day. T he Cha mpionsh ips not on ly benef it ou r club, but t he
OUR Open Day this year will be held in early August and the cost includes morning tea and lunch. The NSW Veterans 4BBB Sand Green Championships will once again be held in Narromine in late September, with the cost being the same as last year. This year, we are going to hit off on Saturday at lunchtime and early on Sunday. Tee times will be advised later in the year. We are hoping this may help boost our numbers a little, but time will tell on that. Our nine-hole Vets Competition will continue this year so check the Vets’ Notice Board for the dates of these days. They will also appear in the Veterans Golf Club’s main program. No changes to our committee this year so you will all know who to contact if you have any queries. Subs for the year are now due and remain at the same price. These can be paid to myself so I will catch up with you in the coming days. That’s it for now so Happy New Year to all and happy golfi ng!
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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, February 13, 2025
RACING NG ORT REPORT By COLIN HODGES LOCAL galloper Dao Sun set a new track record when winning the 1000 metres Mountain View Hotel Tooraweenah Cup, the feature event on Saturday at Gilgandra. The second leg of a double for trainer Kieren Hazelton, Dao Sun carried the green and white Bowman Racing colours and is part-owned by Jason Tate the president of the Gilgandra Jockey Club. Since a serious injury sidelined regular jockey James Rogers, the Dubbo based Wendy Peel more recently has been travelling to Gilgandra to ride trackwork for Kieren Hazelton and she was rewarded with the ride on Dao Sun. Straight to the early lead, Dao Sun ($5.50) cleared out in the straight and won by over three lengths from stablemate Dancelittlesister (Jake Pracey-Holmes, $6) and Specula (Siena Grima, $3 favourite). Earlier, the Kieren Hazelton trained Artell owned by John Smith, a life member of Gilgandra Jockey Club, had overcome difficulties to win the 1280 metres Community Bank Maiden Plate. Trapped behind the leading pack at the top of the short
Gilgandra galloper Dao Sun sets new track record on home track to win Tooraweenah Cup straight, Artell $3.70) under the guidance of Jake Pracey-Homes eventually worked clear and flew home to beat Rebel Flyer (Shayleigh Ingelse, $3.10 to $2.80 favourite) by a short half head with a neck to the third placed Ransom’s Girl (Zoe Hunt, $8). Parkes trainer Sharon Jeffries and leading apprentice Shayleigh Ingelse missed out in the photo fi nish with Rebel Flyer however they had earlier combined to win the 1000 metres Bek’s Bookkeeping Maiden Handicap with Zillions. Leading throughout, Zillions ($3.20 to $2.90 favourite) had over a length to spare at the end from Lee Haitch Oh (Jake Pracey-Holmes, $4) and the strong fi nishing Dusty Vermeer (Kacie Adams, $71) This was the fi rst win in 37 starts for Zillions however the six-year-old gelding has only more recently been trained by Sharon Jeffries. Looking for a more suitable distance, Narromine trainer Troy McCarney took on higher grade horses with his Maiden Class seven year old gelding Moculta Warrior, surprise winner of the 1550 metres Tooraweenah Prime Livestock Marketing Co-Op Benchmark 50 Handicap. Well ridden by Kacie Adams, Moculta Warrior ($21), winless after 34 previous starts, came
while in the role, and again made the trip along the Oxley Highway to be a special guest of Gilgandra Jockey Club for a final time at the Tooraweenah Cup meeting.
Gilgandra Jockey Club President, Jason Tate, said the presentation was an important way of recognising Rebecca’s hard work over a long period of time.
Former Gilgandra Jockey Club secretary/chief executive officer Rebecca McKay was farwelled by GJC members and executive at the Tooraweenah Cup meeting. PHOTO: JANIAN MCMILLIAN (RACING PHOTOGRAPHY) - RACINGPHOTOGRAPHY.COM.AU
from last with a strong fi nish to win by a half head from Hoorini (Dylan Stanley, $5.50) while Beg Me (Wendy Peel, $10) was a length away third. Dubbo jockey Ken Dunbar took full advantage of an inside barrier to give the Ross Lomax, Mudgee trained Desirous ($3.30 favourite) a nice run on the rails before breaking clear to account for Charge Away (Shayleigh Ingelse, $6) and the early leader Mihrimah (Jake Pracey-Holmes, $7) in the 800 metres Rohr’s Timber and Hardare Class One Handicap. A good ride also by apprentice Siena Grima on the Michael Mulholland, Dubbo trained Tavanasia ($6.50)
which raced close to the lead before winning the 1280 metres Freck’s Electrical & Solar-Benchmark 50 Handicap from South Bullaway (Zoe Hunt, $5) and Kiss The Outcast (Ken Dunbar, $9).
Rebecca farewelled at Gil’s Tooraweenah Cup meeting IT was a nice touch at Gilgandra’s six-race Tooraweenah Cup meeting on Saturday with a presentation made to former Gilgandra Jockey Club Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, Warren local, Rebecca McKay. Rebecca was a “frequent flyer” from the district
Sign up for this year’s Warren Community Triathlon By TESS VAN LUBECK IT’S on again — the Warren Community Triathlon is back and you’re invited! Organisers are calling all would-be triathletes to sign up and get training for this beloved local event to be held at the end of March. Now in its 14th year, the event continues to go from strength to strength and recently was recognised with the 2025 Australia Day award for the Sportsperson of the Year, recognising the efforts of the volunteer contingent behind the event. With categories to suit all athletic abilities and interests, there is no excuse not to sign up and have a go! Competitors can elect to enter the “Mini”, “Short” or “Long” course, either solo or in a team. Teams can nominate in either the Short or Long course events, consisting of two or three members. The Mini course kicks off early and consists of a 100-metre swim, two-kilometre cycle, and one-kilo-
“It was great to send her off in a nice fashion, after all of her contributions for the club,” Jason said.
metre run — this event is open to individual competitors only. The Short Course will involve a 200-metre swim, 14-kilometre cycle, and three-kilometre run and is an Individual and Team event. Finally, the Long Course involves competitors undertaking a 400-metre swim, 21-kilometre cycle, and five-kilometre run, and is also an Individual and Team event. The entirely volunteer-run event is a finely-tuned operation and everyone is welcome. With a strong sense of community spirit, this is a local event not to be missed. The organising committee encourages spectators to get down to the Warren War Memorial Pool on the day to cheer on the triathletes. Sign up early so you can ensure your place in this year’s triathlon as no registrations will be accepted on the day. Entries will close the Wednesday before the event. For further details, see the advertisement in the classifieds.
It was also a great day of racing for Gilgandra trainer, Kieren Hazelton with a pair of wins including victory in the feature event with the locally-owned runner “Dao Sun” highlighting the successful Tooraweenah Cup meeting.
The crowd of around 200 people, owners, trainers, and jockeys battled through hot conditions with the thermometer sitting at a steamy 370C for the opening races, before a wind storm came through with around two races left which cooled temperatures markedly, much-appreciated by punters, riders, and horses alike.
Jason said that, all-in-all, it was another good day’s racing with $96,000 in prize-money on offer across the six events.
NARROMINE BOWLING CLUB NEWS
A-Pair Championship results By JOHN EDWARDS THE A-Pair Championship results from last Saturday are as follows: f J Daley and P Harding defeated M Rixon and R Stanford in a close encounter, 19-17. f A Hutchison and R French defeated K Martin and R Anthony, 27-10. f D Carnevale and P Cross defeated J Coen and M Hilder, 22-14 f D Faro and B Clark defeated D McNair and A Sambrook, 23-15 No championships will be played this weekend, however. Semi-Finals of the A-Pairs next weekend will see P Cross challenge P Harding in Game One, and R French take on B Clark in Game Two. In the Social Bowls for the last Thursday in January, just six bowlers had a roll. In the game played, Cliffy, Danny, and Dave defeated Neil, Cranky, and Duane, 15-12. Last Sunday, a number of bowlers also paid a visit to Trangie, however, results were not available at the time of publication. As the hot weather has been sticking around, it is so important to keep the f luid up with the bowlers. The fi rst round of the 2025 Pennants is on this weekend, and we are at home. The team is on the board, and if anyone is not available, can you let me know. There is also a trivia night later this month in support of the Macquarie Yabbies Swimming Club with the normal raff les also this week. Harry Ruskin Rowe undertaking the running leg of the triathlon last year. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.
Until next week — keep rolling!
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Thursday, February 13, 2025 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR ISSN 2653-2948
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Jess Skinner named interim Jillaroos coach
From page 1 The proud Barkindiji and Wongaibon woman was the 2024 NRLW Indigenous All Stars head coach and was previously involved with the First Nations Gems and NRL Indigenous Women’s Academy, as well as the Prime Minister’s XIII, Newcastle Knights, and as an assistant in the national team set up. It is not the first time Skinner has made history; she became the first ever female to lead the NRLW Indigenous All Stars. In December last year, Skinner brought the Indigenous All Stars squad out to Trangie to give players an opportunity to connect with the
The NRLW Indigenous All Stars visited Trangie in December last year. PHOTO: NARROMINE STAR.
communities they represented on the field. Her promotion to interim coach of the Jillaroos means she will represent the Trangie community on the world stage – a reminder that nothing is unachievable. “It is hard to get to this elite level, but is not unachievable,” she told the Narromine Star in December last year. “They can still achieve it with dedication and hard work with a lot of sacrifice.” “For me it is about visibility – that anything is possible and you know, hopefully inspire at least one young boy or girl, Indigenous or non-Indigenous, to go ‘I can do that one day too’.”
Brad Donald calls full-time after nearly a decade at the helm SKINNER takes the place of Brad Donald, who resigned as the coach of the Australian women’s representative side after nine years at the helm. The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) confi rmed his departure on Friday, February 7. “The ARLC acknowledges and thanks Brad for his extensive efforts in coaching and elevating the Jillaroos to the position they are in as the number-one ranked team in the world and World Cup
champions,” an NRL statement read. Donald was in the top job for Australia’s World Cup wins in 2017 and 2022, and at one stage took the Jillaroos on a seven-year, 15-match unbeaten run before his sole loss as coach to New Zealand came in 2023. It follows reports from late January this year that Donald’s future as head coach was under threat after the NRL prepared to finalise an investigation into a disparaging comment allegedly made in front of players. Donald endured a turbulent few months after making headlines in October of last
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year when he controversially dropped Dally M medallist Olivia Kernick from his Pacific Championships Squad. According to reports by the Australian Associated Press (AAP), another alleged incident was subject to an internal NRL investigation involving the league’s human resources department since the Pacific Championships tournament that took place in late October last year. Donald was expected to be at the helm for when the Jillaroos played a one-off test against England in Las Vegas in March up until he resigned late last week.