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Miss Jo celebrates 20 years at Narromine Preschool

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Provisional trial date set for 2026 for accused murderer

By SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN THE 26-year-old man who stands accused of the alleged fatal stabbing of a teenage boy in Narromine last year has had a provisional trial date set for early 2026.

Anthony Facchi appeared by audio visual link (AVL) from a mid-north coast correctional centre for a court appearance last week.

His case was set down for arraignment in the NSW Supreme Court in front of Justice Mark Hamil on Friday, March 7, however, it was pushed back to early May after it was revealed Facchi had re-engaged with legal representation following his matter being pushed up to the Supreme Court in December 2024.

Dubbo-based public defender, Nicholas Broadbent SC, was appearing on behalf of Facchi.

The court heard from Justice Hamil that the arraignment was postponed to allow the defence to hold a proper case management hearing.

“There is an offer on the table for this matter and this case did not have a proper case management report,” the court heard.

Justice Hamil explained that he was tentatively going to list the matter for trial in early March next year.

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Celebrating International Women’s Day

By SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN AS women across the world came together on Saturday, March 8, to celebrate International Women’s Day, it was a perfect moment to shine a light on some of the remarkable women of the Narromine Shire: those who are breaking barriers, uplifting their communities, and carving out spaces where women’s voices are not just heard but celebrated.

Grace Walker, owner of Flying with Grace, reflected on the importance of equality on International Women’s Day. PHOTO: NARROMINE STAR.

Grace Walker: Starting a business as a working mother ENTREPRENEUR Grace Walker knows fi rsthand the challenges of starting and running a business.

Grace is the owner and Chief Flying Instructor at Flying with Grace and began her business at Narromine in October 2023 after moving to the region 10 years earlier for work as a paramedic.

“I think starting up a business is difficult for everybody, regardless of gender,” she says.

However, she recognises the unique obstacles women face when starting their own small business or even changing careers.

“Women have challenges regarding juggling other commitments like children and family,” she told the Narromine Star.

“It is really exciting for

me to be a role model for my daughter — to have the opportunity to see the benefits of running a business as a work-

ing mother.”

tional Women’s Day.

Grace emphasises the importance of unity and equality when reflecting on Interna-

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Thursday, March 13, 2025 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

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THE FORECAST Thursday, March 13 Min 18. Max 33. Partly cloudy. Chance of any rain: 20% Central West Slopes and Plains area: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon.

Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the middle of the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 20 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s.

Sun protection recommended from 9:40 am to 4:40 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 9 [Very High] Friday, March 14

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By SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN NARROMINE Citizen of the Year, Viv Halbisch, continues to be recognised for her unwavering dedication to the local community through her involvement in numerous local initiatives.

Her latest commendation last Thursday was a Local Achievement Award presented by State Member for Dubbo, Dugald Saunders, as part of the 2025 NSW Seniors Festival.

From her tireless efforts and work with the Narromine Lions Club, Meals on Wheels, Narromine Show Society, the Uniting Church, Dolly Parton Festival, and the Narromine Golf Ladies’ Committee, Viv has touched countless lives with her generosity and commitment.

Alongside Viv in receiving an Min 19. Max 36. Sunny. Chance of any rain: 10% Central West Slopes and Plains area: Sunny.

Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 17 and 20 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid 30s.

Sun protection recommended from 9:40 am to 4:40 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 9 [Very High] Saturday, March 15 Min 21. Max 37. Sunny. Chance of any rain: 5% Central West Slopes and Plains area: Sunny.

Winds north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending north to northwesterly during the morning then becoming light during the afternoon.

Overnight temperatures falling to between 17 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching the

Narromine resident Viv Halbisch alongside Member for Dubbo, Dugald Saunders received a Local Achievement Award late last week.

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award were other Dubbo electorate conferees, seniors Sue Boyne, Tony Geraghty, Maureen Murray Wilcox, Laurie Donoghue, Lindsey Rankmore, Allan Clarke, and Susan Hill.

Mr Saunders presented the recipients with their awards at the Western Plains Cultural Centre in Dubbo, adding that all were well deserved and had been nominated by their peers for the effort, enthusiasm, and contributions they have made to their respective communities.

“It was a lovely morning and I congratulate today’s recipients who have made our region a diverse, active, and inspirational place to live — thank you for your generous and remarkable contributions,” Mr Saunders said.

Viv’s willingness to lend a help-

mid to high 30s.

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ing hand, no matter the task, has made her an invaluable member of the community.

Beyond her hard work, Viv is also known for a warm personality and the genuine connections she builds with those around her.

The Local Achievement Awards are among an array of events taking place across the State as part of the 2025 NSW Seniors Festival, which enable older people to engage with each other, their community, and services.

The award winners highlight the diverse ways seniors support their families, districts, and society more broadly.

The NSW Seniors Festival runs from Tuesday, March 11 until Monday, March 24.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, March 13, 2025

Miss Jo celebrates 20 years at Narromine Preschool

Miss Jo clocked up 20 years of service at Narromine Preschool in February.

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By SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN MISS Jo has been a familiar and friendly face at Narromine Preschool for two decades.

At the end of February, Miss Jo, as she is commonly referred to in the preschool community, was recognised for her 20 years of service. Described by many as a dedicated, caring educator who has developed positive relationships with the children and families of the preschool, Ms Jo is well respected in the early childhood education sector.

She began working at Narromine in 2005 and when she started out, the preschool was not like it is today. It only had one room to service more than 25 children who were attending.

“It was quite small and we had one room with about 28

kids and so the ratio was one educator to 10 kids,” she told the Narromine Star.

Miss Jo reflected on the time where educators at Narromine would have to do a lot of fundraising to keep the preschool open, in the days before state and federal governments began funding preschool and long day care.

“We used to have to do thousands and thousands of dollars in fundraising and we used to have a fundraising committee where we would get together and do big auction nights and trivia nights,” she said.

“It was a very busy time.”

Miss Jo said once it was identified that the local government area that had potential growth in young families, the preschool began to develop into what it is today.

Miss Jo’s classroom at the Preschool where they learn through play to develop fine motor skills.

“We were given a grant to expand the building and that’s when we started to get extra staff and back in the day we would have about 120 kids a week, which is pretty much what we still see in our families today,” she explained.

She reflected that since the government started funding the preschool, children now have the opportunity to come more than one day a week.

“Back in the day you could only go to preschool one day a week but now you can get up to two or three days a week,” she said.

Miss Jo has seen a lot of change in the early childhood education sector and said it is interesting to see how much Narromine preschool is at the forefront of the industry and where the sector is going.

“You kind of think you know

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it is just a little country preschool, but we always did learning through play, we always had outdoor play, indoor play and structured times for the children to create a routine,” she explained.

The biggest change she has noticed is the uptick in the amount of both parents working, whether they are full-time or part-time, and how it is actually setting up the children for success by establishing a regular routine through attending preschool.

“As the years have gone on, parents, mothers are doing more work… that has really shifted and that does shift the way kids are coming in,” she said.

“It does not take them as long to settle because they have been in daycare already… they are going into preschool two or

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three days a week so it is consistent, they’re getting better with their routines and they are becoming more independent quickly.”

So why does Miss Jo keep working at the preschool after nearly two decades?

It’s because of the children, families and the community, she said.

“We’re doing the job because we love it… it comes down to the kids and the families and I just love seeing these beautiful little kids, being part of that family time and watching them grow,” she concluded.

“Being able for them to reach milestones which may seem little but for little people they’re huge achievements for them.”

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Thursday, March 13, 2025 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

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

By SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN WA N T somet h i ng wor t hwh i le to do t h is weekend wh i le a lso helpi ng out a g reat c ause?

Why not head down to Narromine Golf Club on Sunday for the Narromine Car Club’s Charity Show ‘n Shine and Swap Meet?

Each year, the club aims to raise thousands of dollars in donations for local community organisations, sporting clubs, and charities, with all money staying in the region.

This year will mark the return of the event after it was last held in 2023, and is sure to attract classic car enthusiasts from across the Shire and surrounding areas.

Narromine Car Club committee member Lindsay Edmunds, for one, enjoys giving back to the community as much as he loves his unique motors.

Lindsay told the Narromine Star that the main aim of the charity event is to raise as much money as possible for various community groups.

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

He revealed the best thing about hosting the event is that it gets everyone involved in the community, and also encourages people from other areas of NSW to visit Narromine.

“It gets everybody together and we have a bit of fun — a good bit of fun for the community too,” he explained.

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

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

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

It really is an event the whole family will enjoy, so mark your calendars now and get on down to “The Golfie” for this fabulous day out, Lindsay said.

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

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

Entry to the event is just $2, with your gold coin donation going toward the Narromine Car Club’s fundraising efforts for the community.

Of course, we can’t forget the main attraction at the Show ‘n Shine and Swap Meet: the classic cars and other vehicles.

Lindsay told the Narromine Star that many car clubs across NSW will be making the trip to Narromine to check-out what is on show.

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

A club-sponsored judging competition will also be held on the day and, at only $10 to nominate, the club is sure to attract many classic vehicles across 12 categories.

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

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, March 13, 2025

Narromine Lions AFROMMESSAGE NARROMINE induct new ANGLICAN CHURCH member

Lions members congratulating Kim on her induction into the Club.

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Kim Theobald (right) alongside her sponsor Karen Shearwood as she was inducted last week into the Narromine Lions Club.

By SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN ON Wednesday, March 5, the Narromine Lions Club inducted new member Kim Theobald into their club.

As part of the induction, Kim pledged her commitment to serving the Narromine community, joining a dedicated group of volunteers who work to make a positive impact throughout the shire.

Kim’s arrival in Narromine has already been met with enthusiasm, where she was recently featured in this publication as part of our reporting on the Narromine Shire Council’s successful new resident night held in late February.

Despite only being in Narromine for a few months, Kim has wasted no time in becoming actively involved in the community and her decision to join the Lions Club highlights her eagerness to contribute and connect with her new community.

The Lions Club over last weekend were out at Wyanga where they provided lunch to a group of friends who are

taking part in the Minibah Bike Ride which is a week-long ride that has been going on for over 15 years.

The Narromine Lions Club – part of the global Lions International network – is well known for its charitable initiatives, fundraising efforts and local support programs.

Members of the Club volunteer their time to assist with various projects, including community events and aid for those in need.

Fellow Lions Club members warmly welcomed Kim, expressing excitement about the enthusiasm she brings with Club members noting that new members help strengthen the organisation to continue making a difference within the community.

Narromine Lions Club has had much to celebrate since the beginning of 2025 with President Viv Halbisch being awarded 2025 Citizen of the Year for Narromine in the Australia Day Awards and received a local achievement award from Member for Dubbo, Dugald Saunders recognising her ongoing work for the Narromine Shire.

Time for a book review…

HAVE you ever felt awkward or unsure when talking about your faith?

On Monday nights, we’ve been looking at a book that’s been written to help you speak about Jesus with compassion, authenticity, and confidence.

To make it even more amazing, the author of the book has joined the discussion.

It has been happen i ng on “Zoom” of cou rse, t ha n ks to ou r tech n ic a l col leag ues.

There were 110 of us on the fi rst night and included people from all around our diocese.

The book is called “Believing Out Loud” and it’s written by former minister at Engadine, Kevin Simmington.

We started by looking at our fears that hold us back.

Then we talked about cultivating compassion and seeing others through the eyes of Jesus.

Last week, we discussed sharing our faith naturally; taking pressure away from the conversation by using the analogy that we are just a link in a chain.

Yes, we are to play our part in helping the church to carry out its mission as Jesus says in Acts 1:8, “You will be my witnesses”.

But the way that the “good news” spreads is on many fronts. Likewise, a length of chain has many links.

Because very few people respond

to Christ, the fi rst time they come in contact with a Christian and hear the Gospel, they are often curious for more information.

There can then be many who make an impact at this time, such as Christian friends or relatives, church, Sunday school or SRE teachers, Christian work colleagues, passing acquaintances, books, radio, social media, and even random road signage.

Much ground work can therefore be done by others before a person takes a step of faith. There can be many links in the chain of a person’s journey to faith.

At times, being timid can seem like a stumbling block for the Christian and having doubts is not a modern issue.

But Kevin Simming ton says we are not all called to be exper ts, just witnesses.

It came from the Greek word “martyrs”.

It was used to refer to someone who has seen something and is able to testify about it at a simple level: not called to analyse, explain, evaluate, argue or defend.

Some are, but not all.

Peter puts it this way in his book,1 Peter and in Chapter 3, Verse 15, “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you, for the hope that you have.”

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Thursday, March 13, 2025 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

International Women’s Day

Celebrating local women on

From page 1 “It is about women and men working together and helping to support each other and further championing the cause of equality.”

Her secret to overcoming challenges as a woman is to focus on who you are as an individual.

“Something that has helped me a lot is not focusing on my gender but focusing on my personality instead, and if you feel singled out, you will end up being singled out.”

She leaves us with the most powerful piece of advice, not just for women but also applicable to men.

“Believing your intuition, backing yourself and trusting your gut is the most important thing to do,” she concluded.

Beryl Hartley: Championing change and breaking stereotypes

A WELL-RESPECTED figure in the Narromine community, Beryl Hartley has witnessed the evolving role of women change over the decades— from not working around family responsibilities to prioritising their life and career.

Beryl has been gliding for the last 60 years and has been monumental in bringing national and international gliding competitions to the region.

Ref lecting on the shifts she has seen, Beryl told the Narromine Star : “A big change I have noticed is that women were having children very young but now they aren’t. They have got careers, they have got their

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own lives, and they have got their own money.”

For Beryl, this shift is not only significant but necessary.

“That’s the big change, but it is the right change,” she affirms.

Yet, she acknowledges that the work is far from over and many industries and spaces need to continue to work on addressing equality.

“We still really need to address that gender imbalance that you fi nd in the more blokey places.”

Her message to younger women is clear: “The young ones now have that opportunity, and the opportunity for us is to ensure we are supporting them.”

Strong women supporting strong women—that’s the future she envisions.

Brooke Cooper: The importance of confident women who feel beautiful BROOKE Cooper, who recently opened Brooke Cooper Hair Design in Narromine, highlights the importance of self-confidence and personal growth.

“I guess it is nice to reflect and just to remember we all have our own path, not to compare ourselves to others and to be confident in ourselves,” she told the Narromine Star.

Being part of the beauty industry, Brooke fi nds fulfi llment in creating spaces where women feel empowered.

“What I love about being in the beauty industry is to be able to provide women with that space for them to come

Beryl Hartley has been an instrumental part of the Narromine Gliding Club for decades, and reflected on how far women have come in male dominated industries. PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR.

into and treat themselves, and they walk out with a smile feeling good and looking good.”

Her mission with her business goes beyond superficial beauty, and instead is about fostering community and self-assurance.

Kaz Hamilton: The power of a woman’s voice KAZ Hamilton’s passion for women’s empowerment shines through her words.

“I think it is absolutely amazing and it is wonderful that the women get the chance to have a voice,” she told the Narromine Star.

The proprietor of local wellbeing business Harmonious Heart, who is also Narromine’s own “end of life doula”, believes in the significance of local voices making an impact, and women in the Narromine Shire supporting each other.

“It doesn’t matter whether it is at a localised level — it is so important that we (women) do need to have a voice, especially at the moment (in our society) in particular.”

Kaz sees the strength women possess, not just in action but in their emotions, something that is often ridiculed or looked down upon.

“I think the advantage women have over men at the moment is that we have the power to be driven by our heart and we have that sense of beautiful emotion, which I think that a patriarchal society has put us down for before.”

Her words c a r r y a st rong c a l l to act ion: for women to t r ust t hei r hea r t a nd

t hei r emot ions.

“It’s the power we hold in our heart because we can move mountains in a beautiful way… women do not have to follow that patriarchal blueprint for how they’ve controlled us for so many generations,” she concluded.

Alyssa Lindner on creating safe spaces for women BEAUTICIAN Alyssa Lindner echoes similar sentiments to Brooke about creating environments where women feel safe and supported.

“My whole vision behind my business is to make women feel beautiful and better about themselves,” the proprietor of Alyssa Shannon Makeup Artistry said.

Her salon is more than just a place for hair and beauty treatments; it sits as a sanctuary for women and allows them to take time out for themselves.

“I base my business around being able to provide services in a safe environment for women that need a little bit of that pick-me-up,” she explained.

Inclusivity is at the heart of Alyssa’s mission and her business, which she moved to Narromine from Dubbo in August of last year.

“This salon is a place for women to come in and just relax and if they need to bring their kids as well, I welcome that,” she said.

She fi rmly believes in the strength of women supporting one another.

“I think it is really good when women support other women and you create a small community where

you can back each other,” Alyssa concluded.

Erin Wallace on celebrating rural women achievements ERIN Wallace — owner of Ezmay’s Hair Bar — words inspire us to celebrate the incredible achievements of women in rural business.

“Women are doing great things in rural business and I’m so proud of every single one of them,” she says.

Erin emphasises the importance of taking ownership of these accomplishments, reminding us that “nobody is competition — it’s all power and positivity.”

Growing up on Wiradjuri land, Erin values community deeply, acknowledging the mentors who have shaped her journey.

She gives back by employing locals, supporting events, and staying engaged.

Her story is a testament to strength, support, and shared success.

Looking into the future AS we celebrate International Women’s Day, the women of Narromine Shire remind us that progress is not just about breaking barriers but it is about building bridges. Their stories of strength, ambition, and compassion inspire us to continue advocating for gender equality, ensuring that every woman and girl in the community has the opportunity to thrive.

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International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day Alyssa Lindner, a beautician in Narromine operating Alyssa Shannon Makeup Artistry, spoke about the difficulties facing women when owning a small business in a rural community.

Kaz Hamilton, owner of wellbeing business Harmonious Heart, reflected on the importance of women in society.

Erin Wallace, owner of Ezmay’s Hair Bar spoke about the great things that women do in rural communities. PHOTO: ERIN WALLACE.

Brooke Cooper, owner of newly-opened Brooke Cooper Hair Design, spoke about what being a woman means to her.

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Rural Crime Matters

By SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN RURAL Crime Matters brings Narromine Star readers a snapshot of crime news over the last week from across the Narromine Shire and beyond.

Narromine Local Court finished-up for the month of March last Friday, and there is also a “Local Court Matters” report on this page with details on the most newsworthy and noteworthy cases heard throughout last week.

Six people charged following fast-food restaurant stabbing NSW Police have charged four men, a woman, and a teenage boy over an alleged violent altercation and stabbing in Dubbo in the early hours of Saturday, March 8.

At about 4.40am on Saturday, police were called to a fast-food restaurant on Cobra Street following reports of a brawl.

On arrival at the scene on Cobra Street, officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District were told two boys aged 16 and 17 had been stabbed during a fight involving up to nine people.

The group had dispersed

by the time Police arrived with both of the victims taken to Dubbo Base Hospital for treatment.

Following inquiries, police arrested a 19-year-old man on Brisbane Street in Dubbo at about 7.10am on the same day.

He was taken to Dubbo Police Station where he was charged with affray and was granted conditional bail to appear at Dubbo Local Court on Tuesday, May 13.

Orana Mid-Western officers were later assisted by teams attached to the Western Region Operations Support Group, PolAir, and Traffic and Highway Patrol, when they arrested a 23-year-old man at about 12.45pm on the same day on Gowrie Avenue.

He was charged with three counts of destroy/ damage property and common assault.

The 23-year-old man was further charged with an outstanding warrant on a stalking charge, contravening an AVO (Apprehended Violence Order) and failure to appear in accordance with bail.

He was refused bail and appeared at Parramatta Bail Court on Sunday, March 9.

Another man aged 19-years-old at around 3.15pm on the same day, was arrest-

Local Court Matters

By SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN

THE Narromine Star is pleased to bring you a summary of some of the cases that were heard throughout the second sitting of the year at Narromine.

Narromine Local Court will resume in the first week of April and will be sitting from Wednesday, April 2 to Friday, April 4.

Man sentenced to 18 months imprisonment following violent drunken assault A 39-YEAR-OLD man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison with a non-parole period of 10 months after pleading guilty to a violent drunken assault in August last year.

Brett John Hickling appeared for sentencing over the matter via audio visual link (AVL) from a correctional centre in the state’s central west.

The court heard that Hickling has a history of mental health issues - which includes a diagnosis of schizophrenia - alcohol issues and was previously imprisoned for another assault in 2010 with the NSW Police prosecutor saying he had a “pattern of violence”.

Despite Hickling’s diagnosis of schizophrenia, his legal representation, Mr Callum Ward, told the court he has refused to engage with this diagnosis in the past.

“I have told him he must engage with a GP upon release and in prison, if he is properly treated those risks (violence, drinking) will significantly diminish,” the court heard.

Mr Ward explained that when the assault took place both parties (Hickling and the victim) were heavily intoxicated and it was a verbal argument that devolved into an aggressive dispute.

“An offence like this may not have occurred if there was no drinking,” Mr Ward explained to the court.

“Remorse (over the assault) has been shown by his very early guilty plea.”

ed on Brisbane Street where he was charged with affray and was granted conditional bail to appear at Dubbo Local Court later this month.

A 23-year-old woman, a 17-year-old boy, and an 18-year-old man were also arrested in the afternoon of the same day.

The woman was charged with a weapons offence, an assault charge, and breach of bail and was refused bail and faced court on Sunday, March 9.

The 17-year- old boy was charged with breach of bail and a f fray and was also refused bail and fronted a children’s cour t over the weekend.

The 18-year-old man was granted conditional bail and charged with affray where he will next appear in court in mid-April this year.

Brewarrina Police Station damaged by fire AN investigation is underway after a suspected electrical fire damaged a police station in Brewarrina on Wednesday, March 5.

Emergency services were called to Brewarrina Police Station at about 7.10am last Wednesday following re-

The court then heard from the NSW Police prosecution who made the courtroom privy to information surrounding the details of the violent assault which saw Hickling stomp on the head of his victim after he was knocked out and lying on the floor after losing consciousness.

Hickling was given an opportunity to shed light on the events that happened in August of last year where he explained he “felt bad” and that the assault stemmed from an argument in the beer garden where he was accused by the victim of driving through their property late at night.

“I never been on his property as far as I know…and that’s what happened five minutes before this (the assault),” the court heard.

“I went back into the bar and bought another beer and sat there for a bit…

I brandished my hand to shake his hand and that is how it started.”

In handing down his sentence, Magistrate Aaron Tang explained that the two offences he was being sentenced for - assault occasioning grievous bodily harm and assault occasioning actual bodily harm - were of the most serious in nature.

“You have committed an assault… really serious stomps on their (the victim) head is a very vulnerable area of where the head is… that offence falls above the mid-range,” Magistrate Tang explained.

Magistrate Tang handed down a sentence of 18 months’ imprisonment and a non-parole period of 10 months which is to be backdated to when he fi rst landed in custody (August 28, 2024), which makes him eligible for parole in June this year.

Hickling was also fi ned $200 in relation to a driving unlicensed charge, and was resentenced to a 10-month community corrections order (CCO) where upon his release from jail will need to report to Dubbo within seven days to accept any treatment for drugs, alcohol and mental health.

Magistrate Tang did not put on his CCO not to drink alcohol as that would be setting him up for “failure”.

A man faced court in Parkes on Monday following an alleged serious assault in Bedgerabong.

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ports that smoke had been seen by the public coming out of the building.

Fire and Rescue NSW attended and worked to extinguish the blaze, which caused fi re, smoke, and heat damage.

There were no reports that anyone was injured.

The cause of the fi re is still to be confi rmed, however, NSW Police say the cause looks to be an electrical fault.

Man charged following alleged serious domestic violence assault A MAN faced court on Monday, March 10 following an alleged serious assault at Bedgerabong, about two hours

19-year-old Nyngan man fronts local court over numerous offences THE 19-year-old man behind multiple alleged break-ins across Western NSW earlier this year will plead guilty to the charges and will attempt to have his matters heard through Dubbo Drug Court.

Cruz Cook appeared before Magistrate Aaron Tang on Thursday, March 6 via audio visual link (AVL), where the court heard that he indicated he will plead guilty to numerous offences relating to a police pursuit, driving charges, break and enter offences and damaging property charges.

The court heard that Cook still has bail for an outstanding matter on other charges that occurred last year but remains in custody on the newer charges concerning offences that occurred in 2024 and earlier this year.

Magistrate Tang detailed the lengthy list of charges that Cook was facing.

“Take and drive that was alleged to have occurred on February 8, 2025 and a plea of guilty was entered into that matter, second set of matters are damage property, trespass and another take and drive which is alleged to have occurred on the 20th, and 23rd of August in Narromine,” the court heard.

“The third set of matters are police pursuit, stealing offences as well as a weapons offence in the accompany of a knife, offences on February 18 and plea of guilty with a similar referral to drug court… and lastly there is a trespass charge which is a plea of guilty which occurred in Nyngan.”

Magistrate Tang said the other matters would be adjourned to the Dubbo Drug Court which was heard on Monday, March 10.

Cook was fi ned $450 for breaching his conditional release order (CRO) while he was committing offences in Narromine in August.

“Bail is not applied for and formally refused. If you are accepted into the drug court program I wish you all the best,” Magistrate Tang told Cook over AVL.

south of Narromine.

At about 8.45pm on Sunday, March 9, emergency services were called to Bedgerabong Road, Bedgerabong following reports of an assault.

Upon arrival, officers attached to the Central West Police District found a 39-year-old woman with serious head injuries.

She was treated at the scene

by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being airlifted to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition.

A 54-year-old man was arrested at the scene and taken to Parkes Police Station where he was charged with resisting law enforcement and causing grievous bodily harm to person with intent.

He was refused bail and faced Parkes Local Court earlier this week.

Provisional trial date set for 2026 for accused murderer From page 1 “I am tentatively going to list the trial for next year on the 2nd of March with an estimate of six to eight weeks and the matter will remain unallocated until the 2nd of May,” the court heard.

It is still yet to be determined where the matter will next be heard with discussions between NSW Police prosecution, Facchi’s public defender, Mr Broadbent, and Justice Hamil over whether the case will be heard in Sydney at the NSW Supreme Court or at Dubbo Local Court due to high unavailability of court rooms available.

The arraignment was not heard late last week and is now set to happen later this year in May. Facchi stands accused of murder and the maximum penalty for the offence is imprisonment for life with a standard non-parole period of 20 years.

In April 2024, emergency services were called to a home on Nymagee Street, Narromine, at around 9pm, where they arrived to fi nd a 16-yearold boy with stab injuries to his neck.

He was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Dubbo Regional Airport where he was expected to be airlifted for further treatment, but died on arrival.

The teenage boy was remembered by family and friends last year as an “innocent child” with a “pure soul”.

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COUNCILCOLUMN 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE - PROPOSED UNUSED ROADWAY LEASE Narromine Shire Council is intending to renew the lease of unused roadway adjoining Lots 74 and 79 DP 755126 in /À> } i v À > vÕÀÌ iÀ wÛi Þi>À period to the existing lessee.

Written submissions should be addressed to The General Manager and can be mailed to PO Box 115, Narromine, NSW, 2821 or emailed to mail@ narromine.nsw.gov.au and should be submitted to Council no later than 5pm on Monday, 31 March 2025. Enquiries: Marion Truscott, telephone: 68899999.

PUBLIC NOTICE – CLASSIFICATION OF LAND Council resolved at its Ordinary Meeting held 26 June 2024, that upon transfer of Lot 48 DP 755089 for the sole purpose of allowing RFS to build a shed on the land, that the land be V >ÃÃ wi` >Ã «iÀ>Ì > > `° Public submissions on the proposal to classify this land as operational, can be made by visiting: www.narromine.nsw.gov.au/ council/public-exhibition or in writing to the General Manager, PO Box 115, Narromine, NSW, 2821 or emailed to mail@narromine.nsw.gov.au.

Closing date for submissions is Wednesday, 19 March 2025.

Enquiries: Marion Truscott 6889 9999

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 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.

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

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WHAT’S COMING UP IN THE NARROMINE REGION 16 March – Narromine Car Club’s 2025 Charity Show ’n’ Shine & Swap Meet, Narromine Golf Club, gates open at 7am 4 April – Narromine Seniors Morning Tea 10:30 am at Narromine Sports and Fitness Centre 12A Meryula Street Narromine.

6 April – The Yarn Exchange: Better Tools for 2025 presented by Western Rural Connect at Soul Food, Narromine – purchase your tickets at 123tix.com.au Share your event on the Narromine Region website visit narromineregion.com.au/ calendar

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

What a weekend in Dubbo!

SATURDAY morning kicked off with the Sixth Dubbo Melanoma March. I had the pleasure of opening this event and welcoming their CEO, Matthew Brown, to Dubbo.

The Australian Skin Cancer Foundation skin check truck was a popular addition to the event, offering free skin checks throughout the event and generously donating $30,000 to the Dubbo Melanoma March, bringing the event total to over $87,000 with additional donations still rolling in.

Cong ratulations to the committee on their ef for ts in bring ing this special day together.

THE Dubbo Nepalese Community hosted an amazing “Holi Mela”… a vibrant celebration of culture, diversity, and community spirit on Saturday afternoon at Ollie Robins Oval.

Holi is known as the “Festival of Colours” and is a cherished tradition that symbolises unity, joy, and new beginnings.

It was a fantastic fun afternoon, and I may still have an interesting colour tint to my hair!!

DUBBO Show Society also hosted the Land Sydney Royal AgShows NSW Young Woman Zone 6 Finals on Saturday.

The event kicked off at the

Dubbo RSL Club on Saturday morning and fi nished on Saturday evening with a dinner for 210 people and presentation at the Dubbo Rhino Lodge.

With 18 young women vying for one of the three fi nalist opportunities, Zone Six was the largest of the Zone fi nals held across NSW. Ironically, it happened that it was held on International Women’s Day, and appropriate that 18 inspiring and incredible young women were celebrated.

Congratulations to Izzy Smith from Bathurst, Tessa Parry from Coonamble, and Dubbo’s own Sophie Cargil, who were named as the three Zone Finalists that will now go on to represent Zone Six at the Sydney Royal.

To the Dubbo Show Society and the Young Woman Committee — well done and “bravo” on a beautifully-executed event.

Thank a Pharmacist WE are being invited to take some time this week to say “thank you” to a pharmacist.

Thank Your Pharmacist Day is held annually in March, bringing together patients, community leaders, and stakeholders from across the health sector to acknowledge the vital work of Australia’s 40,000 pharmacists in all areas of practice. this Thursday, March 13.

THE theme this year is, “Pharmacists Stepping Up”’, which highlights the growing role of pharmacists in meeting the health needs of Australians by stepping-up to provide timely, accessible care.

So, please accept the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s invitation and celebrate “Thank Your Pharmacist Day” and acknowledge the care they provide

Attention NSW artists!

THE Parliament of NSW is calling for established and budding artists to create a digital interpretation of the iconic NSW Parliament House façade. This is your chance to showcase the diverse stories and cultures of our state through your art.

The Expression of Inter-

est is open to all NSW artists. Aboriginal, LGBTQIA+, rural, remote, female, and emerging artists are encouraged to apply. Up to three artists will be selected.

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

As part of a $10 million commitment over five years, the 2025 Qantas Regional Grants

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

Until next time Dugald

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Narromine locals honoured with Hansard acknowledgements Rotary Club of Narromine received a Hansard acknowledgement from Dugald Saunders recognising over 60 years of service to the community.

Doug Moorby receiving his Hansard acknowledgement from Dugald Saunders.

Norm Lewis alongside Member for Dubbo, Dugald Saunders and President of Narromine Golf Club.

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By SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN STATE Member for Dubbo, Dugald Saunders, spent his day in Narromine last Wednesday visiting some well-deserving individuals and community groups to present them with copies of their “Hansard” acknowledgements outlining their contribution and achievements to Narromine Shire.

Since State Parliament resumed this year, Mr Saunders has mentioned multiple worthwhile groups and individuals from the region in the Chamber in recognition of their service to the community. These acknowledgements are then recorded in the Hansard transcripts of each day’s sitting, which Mr Saunders then presents to each recipient.

Narromine Rotary Club IN mid-February, Mr Saunders acknowledged the Rotary Club of Narromine for their outstanding service to the community over more than 60 years.

At the conclusion of 2024, the Club retired, however, and whilst not an easy decision for the committee, the members can take pride in their remarkable contributions and achievements.

“Their dedication often meant long hours, working

tirelessly from sunrise to sunset… community members were not only fortunate enough to enjoy delicious food by the club, but also benefited from the generous donations made to local groups,” Mr Saunders said in the Parliament.

“A huge thank you to all the Narromine Rotarians for your dedication, commitment and service to the Narromine community — your team of friendly faces will be certainly missed.”

Mr Saunders explained that the missing Rotarians will be especially noticed from the Narromine Races for their work over the years. In recognition of this, in November last year, Narromine Turf Club dedicated naming the fi rst race to the community service stalwarts.

Mr Saunders said that the mention was well deserved recognition for a club that has given tirelessly over decades of service to the Narromine community.

Doug Moorby UTILITIES Manager at Narromine Shire Council, Doug Moorby, also received a special mention as well in the NSW Parliament by Mr Saunders.

Narromine Shire Council said in a media statement that Doug’s recognition in Hansard is a testament to his unwaver-

ing dedication, expertise, and passion for water utilities.

“With decades of experience, Dough has been instrumental in leading innovative projects that enhance water and sewer services across the Narromine region with his leadership and commitment to excellence make him an invaluable asset to both council and the wider community,” the statement read.

Mr Saunders said in his speech in the Chamber that his recent recognition with a “Legends of Water Award”, was a testament to his dedication and advocacy for the water industry.

“Doug’s passion for water and loss prevention management extends beyond his role at council — he also serves as the chairperson of the Orana Water Utilities Alliance and as a board member of the Water Directorate NSW,” Mr Saunders said.

Council General Manager, Jane Redden, also expressed great pride in Doug’s work.

“Doug’s commitment to ensuring high-quality water services for the community is truly commendable — his leadership, knowledge and ability to drive meaningful change make him an outstanding leader in the field,” she said in a statement.

Dugald Saunders alongside members of Narromine High’s show team receiving their Hansard acknowledgement. PHOTO: DUGALD SAUNDERS.

Narromine High School NARROMINE High School’s (NHS) Show Team was also recognised in NSW Parliament in late February after they were successfully chosen as recipients of the 2025 Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Youth Group’s “All Roads to the Royal” program.

As previously reported in the Narromine Star, this program provides an all-expenses paid, action packed, four-day itinerary at the Royal Easter Show for 40 students from a remote NSW high school.

“Since its inception five years ago, the program has inspired, educated and created opportunities for two hundred students from regional NSW schools,” Mr Saunders said.

“To be considered for this unique program, the school was required to be able to meet a set selection criteria and undergo a detailed assessment process, including a carefully reviewed application form.”

Mr Saunders went on to explain that the entire school community will benefit from the program and that it is going to be an incredible experience for the students — with some of them never having been to Sydney before.

“I look forward to seeing

them at the Show,” Mr Saunders concluded.

Norm Lewis

GOOD friend of the Narromine Star, Norm Lewis, who provides regular contributions to our sports section through detailed golf reports, was recognised following his induction with Life Membership of the Narromine Veterans Golf Club in late February.

Mr Saunders said that Norm is an extremely dedicated member of the Veteran Golfers and has given a great deal of his time to ensure the club continues to prosper.

“Norm played a vital role in bringing the NSW Veterans 4BBB State Championships to Narromine, making it such a success that the club has now retained the event,” Mr Saunders said in Parliament.

“This is a significant achievement that benefits not only the club but the entire community… This recognition is a testament to your years of hard work and dedication in ensuring the club’s success and I am sure with your passion you are not done yet!” Mr Saunders added.

Norm recently celebrated his birthday, and shows no signs of slowing down!

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Local Government

Million-dollar upgrade for Tomingley truck stop “Council is grateful to the Australian Government for supporting regional infrastructure that benefits the Narromine Shire Local Government Area and all road users.”

The six nominated HVRA projects to be completed under tranche four are part of a $17.4 million joint investment between the federal, state, territory and local governments aimed at improving road safety for heavy vehicle drivers and other travellers across the country.

The federal government has contributed $9.7 million to the initiative, which will provide $140 million in federal funding over 10 years.

In January, Assistant Minister for Regional Development, Senator Anthony Chisholm, indicated the federal investment in HVRA upgrades will help improve road safety.

“By investing in much-needed rest stops, we will ensure that our truckies spend less time on the roads and get home safely to their loved ones,” he said.

“The new and upgraded rest stops will help truckies manage their fatigue as they work hard keeping our country moving,” added Senator Glenn Stearle, Chair of the HVRA Steering Committee.

By PPNS NEWS MEDIA STAFF IN January, the Narromine Star reported that Tomingley Heavy Vehicle Rest Area (HVRA) on the Newell Highway is one of six locations chosen by the Australian Government to receive an upgrade under the fourth tranche of the federal HVRA initiative.

Narromine Shire Council has secured $1,233,600 to facilitate the upgrade of the popular Tomingley truck stop, which will enhance the safety, convenience and overall amenity of the site for heavy vehicle operators and road users.

The project includes the construction of new toilet facilities, installation of kerb and guttering, pavement upgrades, resealing and line marking, along with beautification of the site and improved safety for pedestrians.

Council General Manager Jane Redden welcomed the funding.

“This significant investment will greatly enhance the Tomingley Heavy Vehicle Rest Area, ensuring it meets the needs of all drivers while improving safety and comfort,” Mrs Redden said in a statement, reflecting upon the council’s commitment to enhancing regional infrastructure, supporting economic growth, and improving safety.

The Tomingley site is well situated for travellers on the Newell Highway, and is another improvement for the local community.

The popular Tomingley truck stop is about to receive a major upgrade through a federally funded Heavy Vehicle Rest Area initiative which will provide Narromine Shire Council with $1.2 million to complete the project. PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR.

Employment initiative a “fresh start” for young local people ifications, the council announced in a statement last week.

“Through a combination of practical training and structured learning, the new recruits will play an integral role in Council’s day-to-day operations,” explained General Manager, Jane Redden, who indicated the organisation is committed to offering meaningful career pathways supporting individual growth and long-term sustainability

By PPNS NEWS MEDIA STAFF THREE new employees have recently joined Narromine Shire Council through a program designed to boost local government workforce capacity.

An apprentice groundskeeper, a cadet engineer and a trainee procurement officer have recently joined the council and will gain handson experience while earning nationally recognised qual-

of the local workforce.

The three new roles have been made possible through the NSW Government’s Fresh Start for Local Government Apprentices, Trainees and Cadets Program.

Announced last October, the program aims to increase the local government workforce across the state by an additional 1300 roles, addressing identified workforce shortages, skill gaps and boosting critical workforce numbers

within the local government sector, which currently employs more than 50,000 people statewide.

Mrs Redden emphasised the importance of investing in young talent to build a skilled and resilient local government workforce.

“This initiative provides young people with the opportunity to develop valuable skills, gain formal qualifications and establish strong career foundations,” she said.

“By fostering education and employment pathways, council is helping school leavers transition into the workforce while developing professionals for the future,” Mrs Redden added.

“Council is excited to offer young local people the opportunity to study and work in the Narromine region, allowing them to build their careers close to home while contributing to the local community,” she concluded.

In Brief

Around the traps…

THE latest news, views and all the rest from around the shire and beyond. f Election commentary legend Antony Green is stepping down as the ABC’s Chief Election Analyst after more than three decades, to be replaced by Casey Briggs.

The 2025 federal election coverage will be Antony’s last on-air appearance in the role, but he will reportedly continue to work behind the scenes on election-related projects. Antony has covered analysis for about 100 state and federal elections since joining the ABC in 1989. f First-year Engineering

students at Charles Sturt University (CSU) can apply for the $20,000 Transgrid Engineering Scholarship, which grants recipients $5,000 a year over four years.

Applications close soon. f Trundle’s 15-year-old Carmel Kelly, a member of the NSW Regional Youth Orchestra, is headed to Europe to perform in June. Carmel, who has been studying the violin and the viola for more than a decade, has been a member of the orchestra since her fi rst audition in 2021. She has grown up in a musical family and, along with other members of the “Kelly Gang”, is to perform at a special fundraiser con-

cert in the Trundle Memorial Hall later this month. f After the enormous success and growth of last year’s Beatlesfest in Lithgow, the 2025 festival celebrating all things Beatles will move to Bathurst in 2025. Have you previously been to Beatlesfest? Drop us a line. f Heavy patching work will be carried out on the Newell Highway north of Parkes between the Parkes Bypass and Tarcoma Road on weekdays until the end of March, weather permitting. f As voting is compulsory in Australia, it’s important to ensure your details are up to date on the electoral

roll. The federal election is expected to be announced soon! f On its 35th anniversary earlier this month, Clean Up Australia Day amassed over 800,000 volunteers keeping their local communities clean across more than 8,000 badged events Australia-wide. f The 2025 Australian cotton industry awards are open until early April, with growers and other industry figures encouraged to nominate themselves or someone else to acknowledge and celebrate the innovation, excellence and sustainability that Australian cotton is now known for around the globe.

f With 95% of people believing that pets contribute to improved health outcomes for older people, having access to pet-friendly aged care should be far more common, says national animal welfare charity Companion Animal Network Australia (CANA). Only 18 per cent of aged care facilities allowed residents to keep pets though, and just nine per cent of older pet owners living at home (relying on government-funded Home Care Packages) receive any assistance with their pet’s care, according to CANA’s 2023 Survey.

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Residents hear about proposed Burroway wind farm project

Matt from ACE Power was in Narromine at the end of last week for informal commu- Some of the material provided to the community where they had the opportunity to fill in a survey and provide feedback to ACE Power over the proposal. nity drop-in sessions about the proposed Burroway Wind Farm. PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR.

By SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN SHIRE residents were invited to community drop-in sessions over two days outside Zest Cafe late last week to provide feedback over the proposed largescale Burroway Wind Farm (BWF) and the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS or “the big battery” as some locals have nicknamed it).

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

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

ACE Power travelled up from their headquarters located in the Northern Beaches of Sydney to Narromine to conduct the community drop-in sessions, with a representative telling the Narromine Star that over the course of the two-day session, they received mixed feedback and opinions from the

community over the proposal.

According to ACE Power, the proposed BWF is in the early stages of community consultations and conducting preliminary environmental assessments for the proposed renewable energy project.

Residents were able to pick up a physical copy of a survey or use the QR code to complete it, which seeks “genuine feedback” from community members to understand their perception of wind farms, identify valued key landscape features and viewpoints in the area, while also exploring possible meaningful community benefits.

The Narromine Star examined the survey which asked questions to respondents about what they value most in the Narromine area, suggestions for future community engagement activities, rating the scenic value of local landscape features such as bushland areas, historical landmarks and rivers and creeks, as well as inviting residents to outline their main concerns over the BWF.

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A number of locals have told this publication they have concerns regarding the BWF, including who will foot the bill to install the wind turbines, how they will affect the local environment, and who is responsible for the removal and or disposal of the wind turbines or blades.

How do wind and BESS projects work?

ACCORDING to ACE Power information provided to the community, wind turbines harness the power of the wind to generate electricity by converting wind energy into mechanical energy through rotating blades in the future.

Batteries absorb energy in the network in times of high supply and release the energy in times of high demand, allowing energy to be available when it is needed the most.

Often this involves soaking up excess wind energy during the middle of the night and then dispatching it into the

Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a casserole dish.

Heat the butter in a frying pan and cook the onion until soft.

Add the meat and brown well.

Stir in half the cheese, the tomato soup, 1 cup water, and season with salt and pepper.

Bring to the boil and add the pasta.

Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Place mixture into a casserole dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs.

Bake until light-brown on top (about 30 minutes).

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Project Development Timeline

THE BWF project is currently working through the preliminary environmental assessments and community consultation phase according to a representative from ACE Power.

Following initial community consultation, feedback will be incorporated, where practical, and a scoping report will be prepared and submitted to the NSW Department of Planning as a State Significant Development.

Construction is expected to take up to two years and the lifetime of the project is around 40–45 years.

Following the planning application, the proposal will then be put up for exhibition and will seek approval from multiple government departments and a fi nal decision will be made over the proposal following these discussions.

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Community News

Business Collective holds first event to celebrate women of the Shire

Narromine Business Collective from left to right: Ginny Brown, Felicity Roberts, Emma Barrett, Tori Hamilton, Pippa Moore, Sarah Atchison, Sara McCarthy and Kim Browning.

Some of the friendly faces at the Narromine Business Collective’s first “Gather” event. PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR.

By SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN THE newly-formed Narromine Business Collective held its inaugural “Gather” event on International Women’s Day last Saturday.

Held at Soul Food Depot, just under 100 women from across the shire and surrounding areas attended the event.

A highlight of the event was an engaging Q&A session, featuring a panel of prominent women in business from re-

International Women’s Day at Gather: good vibes, good food and p plenty y of drinks!

gional and rural communities in NSW and Victoria.

The panel included former Bachelor contestant and now AirBnB property manager Alex Nation, Australian shoe designer and founder of Millwoods Shoes, Jane Robertson, Regional PR co-founder Georgie Robertson, and Martina Boyle, the founder of Marvel Designs.

Each speaker shared their unique journeys, offering insights into the realities of run-

ning businesses in rural and regional areas.

The discussions delved into the specific challenges faced by women entrepreneurs outside of metropolitan hubs.

Topics ranged from the delicate balance of raising children — and supporting their partners — while managing growing businesses, to the logistical hurdles of traveling vast distances for work opportunities.

The panelists also reflect-

ed on the added pressures brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, describing how it tested their resilience but also sparked creativity and adaptability in their ventures.

Attendees walked away not only with valuable advice but also with a renewed sense of motivation and solidarity.

The “Gather” event highlighted the importance of fostering a supportive network for women in business, especially in rural and re-

gional communities.

As the day drew to a close, there was a palpable sense of excitement about what lies ahead for both the collective and its members.

The event was more than just a gathering — it was a celebration of strength, determination, and the power of women lifting each other up.

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RFDS SE warns: Look out, snakes about!

By PPNS NEWS MEDIA STAFF THE Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) has issued critical snake safety guidance for local communities.

“Snake season” generally runs from September to April, and snakes are most active during warmer weather. However, cold snaps, like the one large parts of NSW experienced in mid-February, can slow the cold-blooded reptiles down, increasing the likelihood of encounters with slow-moving snakes, the RFDSSE says.

Prevention is always better than cure when it comes to snake bites. While Australia has excellent emergency care and anti-venom treatments, avoiding a bite in the fi rst place is the safest approach.

Simple precautions—such as wearing pants and appropriate footwear in snake-

prone areas, being aware of surroundings, using a torch at night, and never attempting to handle or provoke a snake—can significantly reduce the risk.

However, if you are bitten by a snake, it’s important to remain calm and act quickly. Snake bites are often painless, and symptoms may not appear immediately.

“All snake bites should be treated as a life-threatening emergency,” said RFDSSE Chief Medical Officer, Dr Shannon Nott.

The RFDSSE suggests applying fi rst aid by following these steps: f Dial Triple 0 as soon as possible. f Stay still – avoid moving as much as possible to slow the venom’s spread. f Apply a pressure bandage – Wrap a pressure bandage or firm material around the bite, similarly to strapping a sprained ankle. The bandage should feel tight but not cut off

circulation. f Splint the affected limb if possible to keep it still after you’ve applied the pressure bandage. Tie a long, rigid item to the limb, like a piece of wood, rolled up newspaper, or walking stick.

Dr Nott said that effective fi rst aid can save lives.

“Snake venom travels through our lymphatic system. When you’re still and have applied a pressure bandage, you significantly improve your chances of survival,” he said.

It is important to know that medical professionals do not need to identify the snake to treat snake bites.

If you are bitten, do not attempt to photograph or bring the snake into the hospital.

Final advice: a reminder to all that snakes are a protected species in NSW, and it is illegal to kill them. If you need to relocate a snake from your property, always contact a professional snake handler.

RFDSSE Chief Medical Officer, Dr Shannon Nott, warns the community to be snake-aware. PHOTOS: RFDSSE.

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Classroom News

Shire School News PHOTO: TCS FACEBOOK.

PHOTO: SJP FACEBOOK.

PHOTO: NPS FACEBOOK.

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PHOTO: NHS FACEBOOK.

Check out all the photos of the last week across schools in the Narromine Shire.

Collated by SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN

IN this week’s report of School News the Narromine Star is pleased to bring you the latest on what students have been doing across school in the Shire in the last week.

Can you spot yourself in the photos!

Narromine High School HOSPITALITY students in Year 10 and Year 12 at Narromine High School (NHS) had the privilege of providing catering for the Narromine Public School Parent/Teacher afternoon.

NHS said the students demonstrated commendable diligence throughout the day, preparing a delightful selection of afternoon tea treats for parents, carers, students and staff.

The Year 12 students in particular valued this opportunity to accumulate service hours while reconnecting with their former primary school teachers.

NHS thanks Narromine Public School for having them and that they truly loved being involved in the night.

Students in Year 11 Hospitality also got creative in their practical lesson last week, preparing Chicken and Bacon Club Sandwiches and Triple

Chocolate Cookies.

Big congratulations to students for consistently demonstrating NHS’s school values of respect, responsibility and care.

Year 10 Child Studies students also had a big week in the classroom where they were testing baby food.

They had a selection of pre-packaged baby foods and had to comment on the smell, texture and taste of each while comparing the nutritional values of each product.

In school sporting news, NHS’s Open Boys Water Polo team competed in Dubbo on Wednesday, March 5 where they took on Dubbo College (Dubbo South, Delroy and Senior Campus combined) at Narromine Aquatic Centre.

According to spectators the boys showed courage and sportsmanship, with Dubbo only leading three to one at halftime (not to mention one player from the Dubbo side is the captain of the under 18s Australian Water Polo squad).

Players’ player went to Miles Leese-Caines with best and fairest going to Kye Brotherton and Tyler Morrissey.

Trangie Central School ON Wednesday, March 5, Trangie Central School (TCS) held a Meet and Greet Breakfast for all parents, students,

carers and staff of TCS. It was a great morning for all involved with families enjoying a bacon and egg roll.

TCS would like to thank everyone who volunteered their time on the day and are looking forward to their next catch-up.

On Monday, March 10 - students in the combined Kindergarten/Year One class had the opportunity to meet the world-famous Healthy Harold.

Students were extremely excited to meet the giraffe who taught them about making healthy choices in life.

Students learnt about the importance of having a healthy morning routine while sharing a range of ideas such as getting up and eating a healthy breakfast, cleaning their teeth day and night, brushing hair, applying sunscreen and changing their clothes daily.

Miss Miller said so much fun was had by students throughout the day.

St John’s Parish School Trangie IT was a big week at St John’s Parish School Trangie as they celebrated the beginning of Lent where they celebrated Shrove Tuesday with a Holy Flip Breakfast in the morning of Tuesday, March 4.

Students and staff gathered around the table to enjoy a delicious buffet of pancakes for

Shrove Tuesday which is generously made and donated by St John’s staff.

Following their Holy Flip Breakfast, students got creative by making personalised placemats to take home as a reminder to pray together as a family before meals.

A mass was held on Wednesday, March 5 for Ash Wednesday which served as a reminder of what Lent is all about.

In school sporting news, congratulations to the PP5 swimming relay team that took out fi rst place at the Wilcannia-Forbes Diocesan Swimming Carnival on Friday, March 7.

St Augustine’s Parish School STUDENTS at St Augustine’s also celebrated Shrove Tuesday with free pancakes during recess in preparation for the beginning of lent.

Special thanks to volunteers Mrs Lord and Mrs Walsh for cooking and preparing the pancakes for everyone to enjoy.

In school sporting news, congratulations are in order to Jagger Smith for breaking the Wilcannia-Forbes Diocese junior boys backstroke record with a time of 43.00 seconds.

Jagger smashed the record by zero-point 94 of a second.

St Augustine’s had over 15 students representing their

school at the carnival with nine students progressing into the next stage.

Narromine Public School A LOT of sporting news came out of Narromine Public School (NPS) in the last week with Eddie Heckendorf trialling for the Western School Sports Association (WSSA) in Parkes on Monday, March 3.

Eddie played several matches and performed very well amid competition and NPS is proud of his sportsmanship while playing determined games of tennis.

NPS swimmers represented Gobondery NARRAF at the WSSA swimming carnival in Dubbo early last week where they had some great individual and team swims the junior girls relay team producing a great swim taking 28 seconds off their qualifying time.

Congratulations to Matilda Barling who has qualified for the NSW PSSA in the Senior Girls Multi-Class Events.

In the classroom, 5D has been exploring the properties of triangles.

They have learned how to measure angles and correctly identify the different types of triangles.

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Sport Greg and Robert now Turf Club life members

Horse racing fanatic Greg O’Mally has been made a life member of his beloved Narromine Turf Club.

By SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN GREG O’Mally and Robert Handsaker are now life members of Narromine Turf Club (NTC) following the Club’s annual general meeting (AGM) which was held on Sunday, March 2.

The NTC said both men have made significant contributions to horse racing in Narromine and have been long-time supporters of the club and will be formally inducted as life members in recognition of their dedication and service.

The honour was a surprise for both men, with Greg telling the Narromine Star he was not

expecting to be inducted as a life member at the AGM. “I have been out of the committee for a few years, so it was just such a surprise to me and a bit overwhelming in a way, but I really appreciate it,” he said.

Robert was also taken aback by his induction, telling the Narromine Star it was not until we contacted him did he fi nd out he was a life member (Sorry Robert)!

“I am grateful for the acknowledgement because it is like anything else, volunteer work, as it takes your precious spare time out which you don’t get much of these

Local businessman and racing enthusiast Robert Handsaker was also made a life member of the Narromine Turf Club.

days,” he said.

“I really do enjoy doing the work.”

Greg told the Narromine Star his favourite thing about the NTC is the community.

“It is a really good group of people that we work with and we have the interests of horse racing that you get to have a chat about,” he explained.

“You meet so many people through racing and people who come to the races, it is really nice to mix with them and be helpful.”

Robert echoed Greg’s statements and said the sense of community is also the biggest thing he gets out of horse rac-

ing and the NTC. “It’s the community, the social aspect, the involvement of everyone on race day,” he concluded.

“You have the best of both worlds. You can watch the horse race and you can have a social event. It’s pretty good.”

Narromine Turf Club AGM A NEW look committee at the NTC is sure to bring new ideas and perspectives to the club as they count down the days to their fi rst race day of the year.

John Redden will remain

as President, with Shelley McDonald taking up the role of Vice President and Emily Walsh taking on the role of committee secretary/treasurer.

Mark Bourchier, Robyn Douglas, Jordan Flemming, Laine Redden and Chris McDonald were elected as committee members.

NTC’s fi rst race of the year is on the Anzac Day long weekend with races scheduled at Narromine in June, August, September, October, November and December.

Second Grade qualifies for Pinnington Cup semis

By PPNS NEWS MEDIA STAFF NARROMINE Bombers’ Second Grade side has battled through adversity to qualify for the Dubbo District Cricket Association (DDCA) Pinnington Cup semi-fi nals, with a crucial fi nal-round win against Dubbo CYMS and sealing third place.

Losing several players through the crop harvest period from November and December and having the added blow of being without skipper and key all-rounder Doug Potter due to a serious knee injury, the Bombers have still toiled away to fi nish third in Second Grade ahead of this Saturday’s preliminary fi nal in Dubbo.

Narromine District Cricket Association (NDCA) oversees the Narromine Bombers’ senior clubs sides that play in the DDCA, and also the Narromine senior representative side that plays in the Brewery Shield competition, which also includes the Dubbo, Bourke, Cobar, and Gilgandra associations.

NDCA Vice-President and the Bombers’ Third Grade Captain, Alex Sambrook said

it has been a good effort from Second Grade to qualify for the play-offs.

“They have had a few things go against them, and probably could have fi nished higher (if not for the setbacks),” Sambrook said.

“But they are there now, and it’s a new game in the finals, they have done well,” he added.

Narromine Second Grade warmed-up for its semi-finals campaign with a strong five-wicket win — ironically against this Saturday’s preliminary final opponents — Dubbo CYMS. With Narromine Second Grade needing a win to qualify for the top-three fi nals, CYMS won the toss and elected to bat, posting a solid 8-165 off their 40 overs.

CYMS had a heap of starts with the bat as eight of its 10 players made double figures, with Dale O’Donnell’s run-aball 41 their best.

For the bowling attack, Mitchell Russo (2-15) and Daniel Battishall (2-31) had the best returns, while Henry Buttsworth (0-26) and Greg Kerr (1-34) were also tough to get away in eight-over efforts.

Lewis Goodman (2-29) also

picked up some late wickets at the death in his three overs.

In reply, Narromine was 4-69 at one stage, but Henry Buttsworth played a match-winning 85 not-out from just 65 balls with nine fours and two sixes.

Buttsworth enjoyed partnerships of 34 for the fourth wicket with Mitchell Russo (19), 52 for the fi fth wicket with Andrew McIntyre (five) and an unbroken stand for the sixth wicket of 46 runs with Narromine captain Kale Bock (23 not-out).

Narromine openers Danial Holland (16) and Mitchell Smith (11) also made starts.

For the bowlers, Ben O’Donnell (2-18 off five overs) collected Dubbo CYMS’ best figures.

In the end, Narromine responded well under pressure with 5-167 in 30.3 overs to win by five wickets with 57 balls to spare.

It was a critical win which ensured Narromine fi nished in third place (52 points) for the regular season to qualify for the top three.

Dubbo CYMS (56) fi nished second, meaning the two sides play again in the preliminary fi nal this Saturday, March 15 at Victoria Park No. 2 oval.

The winner of the preliminary fi nal will then play minor premiers, RSL Colts, in the Dubbo District Cricket Association Pinnington Cup Grand Final on Saturday, March 22.

A similar piece of fate wasn’t helpful for Sambrook’s Narromine Third Grade side.

With the DDCA Third Grade competition having 13 teams, the fi rst four teams compete for the Kelly Cup, while fi fth to eighth play for the Dawson Cup. After Narromine (8/218) defeated South Dubbo Hornets (96) comfortably in the fi nal round of the regular season on March 1 to qualify in seventh place, Narromine Third Grade had to play the eighthplaced Hornets again in week one of the Dawson Cup fi nals on Saturday.

Unfortunately, Narromine lost its elimination fi nal against South Dubbo Hornets and it’s season is now over. In this match, South Dubbo won the toss, batted and posted 198 all out off 40 overs.

Michael McCarthy’s 83 was the key innings for the Hornets.

Gerard Cusack (3-41 off six overs) was Narromine’s highest wicket-taker with captain

Alex Sambrook (2-18) and Jake Sherwood (1-22) bowling an excellent eight overs apiece.

Garry Finlay (2-25 off four overs) was the other Narromine wicket-taker.

In reply, Narromine fi nished short of the total. Final scores were not available at the time of print.

Tom Hogan’s was Narromine third grade’s best with the bat, compiling a well-made half-century while Cameron Collins added 26 and Sambrook 18.

Skipper Sambrook said the season was a learning curve for him as captain.

“Overall we’ve had a good season and we will be better next season,” Sambrook said.

“It’s been an enjoyable season and we have had some young players develop throughout the season; we took a bit of a hit through harvest time, as both grades did, but all in all a pretty good effort,” he concluded.

Two of those emerging young players that impressed in third grade included rightarm seam bowlers Jake Sherwood and Paddy Cusack.

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Puzzles

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No. 272

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MONDAY, MARCH 17

SUNDAY, MARCH 16

SATURDAY, MARCH 15

FRIDAY, MARCH 14

Your Seven-Day TV Guide 6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Miriam Margolyes In New Zealand. 2.00 Grand Designs Transformations. 2.55 Nigella At My Table. 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 Gardening Australia.

8.30 Under The Vines. 9.20 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. 9.50 Hard Quiz.

10.20 Spicks And Specks. 10.50 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon.

1.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 2.00 Suits L.A. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

8.30 MOVIE: The Green Mile. (1999) Tom Hanks.

12.10 We Interrupt This Broadcast. 1.10 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: Dying For A Crown. (2022) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon.

4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 2. Penrith Panthers v Sydney Roosters.

9.55 Golden Point. 10.45 MOVIE: Tango & Cash. (1989) Sylvester Stallone. 12.40 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 4.30 Late Programs.

6.00 The Drew Barrymore Show. 7.00 Frugal Foodie. 7.30 Farm To Fork. 8.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.00 Lingo. 10.00 Australian Survivor. 11.30 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Australian Grand Prix. Day 1. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show.

9.50 Tom Gleeson: Lighten Up. 11.00 10’s Late News. 11.25 The Project.

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

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Saving Lives At Sea. 3.00 Nula. 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.05 Hungry For More: Spain. 4.35 Jeopardy! 4.55 Letters And Numbers.

5.25 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 James May: Our Man In Italy. 8.30 Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines. 9.25 Mysteries Of The Ancient Dead. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 A Body That Works. New. 11.50 Sisi. 12.45 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race.

Stage 6. 2.45 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 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Nature Gone Wild.

3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Storage Wars: NY. 4.00 Storage Wars: Barry’s Best Buys.

5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars.

6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 1. Hawthorn v Essendon. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

9.00 Home Shopping. 10.30 House Rules. 12.00 Angel. 3.00 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Jabba’s Movies School Holiday Special. New. 5.30 The Amazing Race.

7.00 MOVIE: Ever After. (1998) 9.30 MOVIE: The Tourist. (2010) Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

8.30 Jake And The Fatman.

9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 JAG. 1.30 My Life Is Murder. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Australian Grand Prix. Day 1. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Evil.

11.20 Jake And The Fatman. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Rules Of Engagement.

1.30 The King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker.

2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement.

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

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.25 Doctor Who. 3.40 A Bite To Eat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.40 MythBusters.

5.30 Heartbreak High. 7.00 My Family.

7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: Taxi Driver. (1976) Robert De Niro.

10.25 ER. 11.10 Ghosts. 11.40 Rage. 12.40 QI. 1.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 5.50 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 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 A+E After Dark. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Watch Your Stern. (1960) 5.20 Your Garden Made Perfect. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Mammals. 8.40 MOVIE: Four Weddings And A Funeral.

(1994) Hugh Grant. 11.05 MOVIE: The Big Sick. (2017) 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.40 The Feed. 3.15 Over The Black Dot. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.10 If You Are The One. 7.10 Jeopardy! 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.35 I Need Sexual Healing.

9.30 Secrets Of Playboy. 11.15 Pose. 1.05 Hells Angels: Kingdom Come. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Death In Paradise. 1.30 Poh’s Kitchen. 2.00 Under The Vines. 2.45 Extraordinary Escapes. 3.40 The Role Of A Lifetime. 4.30 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. Final. 5.30 Landline. 6.00 Australian Story. 6.30 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise.

8.30 Vera.

10.00 The Newsreader. Final.

11.00 Unforgotten. Final. 11.50 Rage.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

12.00 Horse Racing. Coolmore Classic and Peter Young Stakes. 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: RED. (2010) Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker. A retired CIA agent is attacked by a hit squad. 9.45 MOVIE: Atomic Blonde. (2017) Charlize Theron, James McAvoy. 12.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 My Way. 1.00 Let’s Eat With George.

1.30 Hybrid Horizons. 2.00 The Pet Rescuers. 2.30 Bondi Vet. 3.30 David Attenborough’s Mammals. 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five.

5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Space Invaders. 8.30 MOVIE: San Andreas.

(2015) Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino, Alexandra Daddario. 10.45 MOVIE: Volcano. (1997) 12.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Camper Deals. 6.30 Reel Action.

7.00 On The Fly. 7.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 8.00 IFISH. 8.30 Farm To Fork. 9.00 My Market Kitchen. 9.30 Planet Shapers.

10.00 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Australian Grand Prix. Day 2. 5.30 10 News First.

6.30 The Dog House Australia.

7.30 Love It Or List It Australia.

8.30 Gogglebox Australia.

9.30 Matlock.

10.30 Elsbeth.

11.30 FBI. 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Surf Life Saving. Surf Life Saving Interstates. H’lights. 4.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Strade Bianche Men. H’lights. 4.35 Light Years: Olive Cotton. 5.30 Hitler: Decoding A Dictator.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Wonders Of Europe. 8.30 Blenheim: The People Behind The Palace. New. 9.25 Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye. 10.25 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. 11.25 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 7. 1.25 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.

Coolmore Classic and Peter Young Stakes.

6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 I Escaped To The Country.

11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

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

National Drag Racing Championship.

Round 2. New Year Nitro. 4.00 Carnage.

5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Football.

AFL. Round 1. Sydney v Brisbane Lions.

9.00 MOVIE: Total Recall. (1990) Arnold Schwarzenegger. 11.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Sydney Weekender. 11.00 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 12.00 Malaysia Kitchen. 12.30 Dream Home.

2.10 Holey Moley Australia. 3.40 Britain’s Got Talent. 5.40 MOVIE: Stuart Little.

(1999) 7.30 MOVIE: A Knight’s Tale. (2001) Heath Ledger. 10.15 MOVIE: The Count Of Monte Cristo. (2002) 12.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Navigating The World.

4.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 5.30 JAG. 6.30 Football Tonight. 7.25 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 23. Western Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne Victory. 9.45 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 23. Perth Glory v Brisbane Roar. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. 8.30 Wheel Of Fortune. 9.30 Family Feud. 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.

6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 11.00 Frasier.

11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.35 Doctor Who. 3.25 A Bite To Eat. 3.55 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 4.35 MythBusters. 5.30 Heartbreak High. 7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 QI. 8.00 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) 8.45 Absolutely Fabulous. 10.15 ER. 11.00 Ghosts. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.10 Thomas And Friends. 5.50 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.30 Kids BBQ Championship.

8.10 Chopped Junior. 8.55 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.35 Speechless. 10.00 Officially Amazing Goes Bunkers. 10.25 Dragon Ball Super. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 News. 2.30 Breakfast Couch. 3.00 News. 3.30 If You’re Listening. 3.50 News. 4.15 Planet America: Weekend. 5.00 News. 5.30 Asia News.

6.00 News. 6.30 Aust Story. 7.00 News.

7.30 Back Roads. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.15 Four Corners. 9.00 News. 9.30 Foreign Correspondent. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 MOVIE: Mr Forbush And The Penguins. (1971) 3.10 MOVIE: Fire Over Africa. (1954) 4.50 MOVIE: Kings Of The Sun. (1963) 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 5. Queensland Reds v NSW Waratahs. 9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match. 9.45 MOVIE: Rocky III. (1982) 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.30 Ten Year Old Tom. 3.00 Celebrity Mastermind.

4.10 WorldWatch. 6.05 Our Law. 6.40 Engineering Tomorrow. New. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Fatboy Slim: Right Here Right Now. 10.10 Hudson & Rex. 11.50 Jurassic Cash. 12.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 The World This Week. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia.

2.30 Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens. Final.

3.30 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure: Paris To Istanbul. 4.15 Extraordinary Escapes.

5.05 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong.

6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Darby And Joan. Return. 8.20 Unforgotten. Return. 9.05 Boat Story.

New. 10.05 MOVIE: The Turning. (2013) 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. New. 2.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files.

3.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Australian Idol. 8.10 The Hunters.

9.40 Ivan Milat: Buried Secrets. 11.40 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship.

Round 2. Melbourne Supersprint. Day 2.

Highlights. 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show.

1.00 Fish Forever. 1.30 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. 2.00 Oz Off Road TV. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 2. Parramatta Eels v Wests Tigers. 6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 Married At First Sight. 8.40 60 Minutes. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 See No Evil. 11.10 The First 48. 12.00 World’s Greatest Transportation Marvels. 1.00 Destination WA. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Mass For You At Home. 6.30 Key Of David. 7.00 Joseph Prince: New Creation Church. 7.30 Farm To Fork.

8.00 The Yes Experiment.

8.30 Motor Racing. Formula 1.

Australian Grand Prix. Day 3.

5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Sunday Project.

7.00 Australian Survivor.

8.30 Matlock.

9.30 FBI. 11.30 The Sunday Project. 12.30 Home Shopping. 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 1.00 Cycling. ProVelo Super League. 4.00 Yachting. Vendee Globe. H’lights. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Strade Bianche Women. H’lights.

5.30 Hitler: Decoding A Dictator. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Ancient Greece By Train. 8.25 Alhambra: At The Crossroads Of Cultures. 9.30 King Tut: Allies And Enemies. 10.30 Death In The Tower: King Richard. 11.30 Britain’s Great Outdoors.

1.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 8. 3.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.00 Escape To The Country.

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

7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys.

11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Step Outside With Paul Burt. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Football. AFL. Melbourne v GWS Giants.

6.00 The Wash Up. New. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 8.30 MOVIE: A Good Day To Die Hard. (2013) Bruce Willis. 10.35 MOVIE: Big Trouble In Little China. (1986) 12.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Beat Bugs. 9.00 Get Clever.

10.00 Holey Moley Australia. 11.30 Dream Home. 1.10 Zumbo’s Just Desserts. 2.20 Home And Away. 4.20 To Be Advised.

5.30 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. 6.30 Puppy School. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Bones. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

11.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.30 Navigating The World. 12.30 JAG. 1.30 Australian Survivor. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 JAG. 5.30 Basketball. NBL Grand Final Series.

Illawarra Hawks v Melbourne United.

Game 3. 7.30 Matlock. 8.30 NCIS. 11.15 SEAL Team. 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.

6.00 The Big Bang Theory.

11.00 Frasier. 11.30 Ridiculousness. 12.00 South Park. 12.30 Home Shopping. 1.30 South Park. 3.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.50 Doctor Who. 4.40 MythBusters. 5.30 Heartbreak High. 7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 QI. 8.00 Louis Theroux: Drinking To Oblivion. 9.00 Planet America: Weekend Edition. 9.50 ER. 10.30 Ghosts. 11.00 Rage. 12.05 Heartbreak High. 12.50 QI. 1.20 Mayfair Witches. 2.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

5.10 The Monster At The End Of This Story. 5.50 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories.

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

6.00 Morning Programs.

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

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

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.00 Getaway. 12.30 The Avengers. 1.30 Dad’s Army. 2.00 MOVIE: West Of Zanzibar. (1954) 4.00 MOVIE: What Did You Do In The War, Daddy?

(1966) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Fugitive. (1993) Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones, Sela Ward. 11.10 The Closer. 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.45 Jeopardy! 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.20 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.45 Domino Masters. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering.

7.35 Abandoned Americana. 8.30 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 10.10 WWE Legends. 11.45 MOVIE: The Meaning Of Hitler. (2020) 1.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Vera.

11.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli.

12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline.

2.00 Grand Designs Transformations.

3.00 Nigella At My Table. 3.30 Grand Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Four Corners. 9.00 Media Watch. 9.20 Q+A. 10.20 Planet America. 10.55 ABC Late News. 11.10 The Business. 11.25 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon.

1.00 Australian Idol. 2.30 Border Security: International. 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away.

7.30 Australian Idol. 8.40 9-1-1: Lone Star.

Return. 9.40 Suits L.A. 10.40 The Agenda Setters. 11.40 St. Denis Medical. 12.10 Miniseries: Hatton Garden. 2.30 To Be Advised. 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. 1.45 Innovation Nation. 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. 9.00 100% Footy. 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 The Life And Murder Of Nicole Brown Simpson. 11.30 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. 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 GCBC. Return.

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.

8.40 Sam Pang Tonight. New. 9.40 Anne Edmonds: Why Is My Bag All Wet? 11.10 10’s Late News. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Saving Lives At Sea. 3.00 Where Are You Really From?

3.45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw.

4.15 Secrets Of The Lost Liners. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Lisbon With Michael Portillo. New. 8.25 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries. 9.20 24 Hours In Emergency.

10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Syndrome E. 11.45 The Night Manager.

1.55 Elizabeth. 3.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep.

2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 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.

2.00 Supercars C’ship.

Melbourne Supersprint. 3.00 Supercars C’ship. Melbourne Supersprint. 4.00 Storage Wars: Barry’s Best Buys. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.00 Outback Opal Hunters. 9.00 Adventure Gold Diggers. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.30 Beat Bugs.

9.00 To Be Advised. 10.30 House Rules.

12.00 Angel. 3.00 Black-ish. 3.30 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: Organized Crime. 10.30 Bones. 12.30 The Blacklist. 1.30 Alias. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

8.30 Reel Action. 9.30 What’s Up Down Under. 10.00 Snap Happy. 10.30 Navigating The World.

11.30 Diagnosis Murder. 12.30 JAG. 1.30 My Life Is Murder. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Evil. 11.20 Jake And The Fatman. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Rules Of Engagement.

1.30 The King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker.

2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement.

4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.00 Becker. 10.30 Frasier.

11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 ER. 2.50 Doctor Who. 3.35 A Bite To Eat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.40 MythBusters. 5.30 Heartbreak High. 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 Eat The Invaders. 10.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

5.20 Kangaroo Beach.

5.50 The Adventures Of Paddington.

6.40 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom.

7.05 Odd Squad. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 The Crystal Maze.

9.25 Street Science. 9.50 Merlin. 10.35 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 Foreign Correspondent. 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.50 Attenborough’s Wonder Of Song. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Pink String And Sealing Wax. (1945) 5.20 Your Garden Made Perfect. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Mrs Sidhu Investigates. New. 10.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.30 Over The Black Dot. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.10 Mysteries From Above.

7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. 10.40 The Weekly Football Wrap. 11.10 Australia: An Unofficial History. 12.15 Late Programs.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, March 13, 2025

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 Scrublands. New. 10.00 9News Late.

10.30 Wild Cards. 11.30 The Equalizer.

12.15 Tipping Point. 1.05 Next Stop. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Building Ideas. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Drew Barrymore. 7.00 Neighbours.

7.30 GCBC. 8.00 Bold. 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.00 Lingo. 10.00 Ent. Tonight.

10.20 Australian Survivor. 11.30 Judge Judy. 12.00 GCBC. 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. 10.50 10’s Late News. 11.15 The Project. 12.10 Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Saving Lives At Sea. 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.00 DNA Family Secrets. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 Guillaume’s Paris. 11.00 Prisoner. 12.10 Illegals. 2.10 Elizabeth: Into The Storm. 3.05 Philip: Prince, Husband, Father. 4.00 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 Medical Emergency. 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.

2.00 Adventure Gold Diggers. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Storage Wars: New York. 4.00 Storage Wars: Barry’s Best Buys. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars.

8.00 Outback Truckers. 10.00 Railroad Australia. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.30 Beat Bugs.

9.00 To Be Advised. 10.30 House Rules.

12.00 Angel. 3.00 Black-ish. 3.30 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 Bones. 12.30 The Blacklist.

1.30 Alias. 2.30 Prison Break: On The Run.

6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 8.30 Jake And The Fatman. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 JAG. 1.30 My Life Is Murder. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles.

10.20 Evil. 11.25 Jake And The Fatman.

12.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Rules Of Engagement.

1.30 The King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker.

2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement.

4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.30 The King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.00 Becker. 10.30 Frasier.

11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.05 ER. 2.50 Doctor Who. 3.35 A Bite To Eat. 4.10 Would I Lie To You? 4.40 MythBusters. 5.30 Heartbreak High. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Breeders. Return. 9.20 Fisk.

9.50 ER. 10.35 Friday Night Dinner. 11.00 Ghosts. 11.25 Rage. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 5.50 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Odd Squad.

7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.

7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Operation Ouch!

8.40 Deadly 60. 9.10 Shark With Steve Backshall. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 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. 10.05 Four Corners. 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

11.30 My Favorite Martian.

12.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.50 Death In Paradise. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Spring In Park Lane. (1948) 5.20 Your Garden Made Perfect. 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.

2.50 Queer Sports.

3.50 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.10 Mysteries From Above. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Travel Man. Return.

9.30 Dark Side Of Reality TV. 10.25 Hostage Rescue. 12.15 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 1.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News.

12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. 2.00 Grand Designs Transformations. 2.55 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. 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 Hard Quiz. 8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. 9.00 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) Final. 9.45 Planet America. 10.15 You Can’t Ask That. 10.45 ABC Late News.

11.00 The Business. 11.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon.

1.00 Australian Idol. 2.30 Border Security: International. 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The 1% Club UK. 8.30 The Front Bar. 9.30 Unfiltered. 10.00 Live At The Chapel: Birds Of Tokyo. 11.00 Autopsy USA. 12.00 Covert Affairs. 2.00 To Be Advised. 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 Scrublands. 10.00 Freddy And The Eighth. 11.00 9News Late. 11.30 The Equalizer. 12.15 Tipping Point. 1.05 My Way. 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 GCBC. 8.00 Bold. 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.00 Lingo. 10.00 Judge Judy.

10.30 Australian Survivor. 12.00 GCBC. 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.

8.30 Elsbeth. 9.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. 12.00 Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight.

3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.00 DNA Family Secrets. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Australia: An Unofficial History. 8.40 The Jury: Murder Trial UK. 9.35 Rogue Heroes. 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 Blackwater. 12.20 My Brilliant Friend.

3.30 Ancient Invisible Cities. 4.30 Bamay.

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis. 10.45 Law & Order: UK. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 Billy The Exterminator.

3.30 Storage Wars: NY. 4.00 Storage Wars: Barry’s Best Buys. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line.

9.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.30 Beat Bugs.

9.00 To Be Advised. 10.30 House Rules.

12.00 Angel. 3.00 Malaysia Kitchen. 3.30 Black-ish. 4.00 Glee. 5.00 Bondi Vet. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 MOVIE: Mamma Mia! (2008) Amanda Seyfried, Meryl Streep, Colin Firth. 11.00 First Dates UK. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 NBL Slam. 9.00 Roads Less Travelled. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 JAG. 1.30 My Life Is Murder. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder.

5.30 JAG. 7.30 Elsbeth. 8.30 NCIS. 10.30 The Weekly Kick-Off. 11.00 Fire Country.

11.55 Jake And The Fatman. 12.50 Home Shopping. 1.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Rules Of Engagement.

1.30 The King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker.

2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement.

4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.30 The King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.00 Becker. 10.30 Frasier.

11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.10 ER. 2.55 Doctor Who. 3.40 A Bite To Eat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Heartbreak High. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Mayfair Witches. 9.20 Queen Of Oz. 9.50 ER. 10.35 Ghosts. 11.05 Rage.

12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 5.50 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Odd Squad.

7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.

7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Operation Ouch!

8.40 Abbott Elementary. 9.25 Doctor Who. 11.00 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.

12.00 Days Of Our Lives.

1.55 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 2.55 Antiques Roadshow. 3.25 MOVIE: Mr Denning Drives North. (1951) 5.20 Your Garden Made Perfect. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Yes Minister. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 The Closer.

11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.15 Cryptoland. 3.15 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.50 WorldWatch.

5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.10 Mysteries From Above. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: In Bruges. (2008) Colin Farrell. 10.30 MOVIE: Joyride. (2022) 12.15 Letterkenny.

1.40 Drill Rap. 2.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News.

1.00 Miniseries: Best Interests. 2.00 Grand Designs Transformations. Final.

2.55 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. 3.30 Grand Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family.

5.05 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. Final. 8.30 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure: Paris To Istanbul. Final. 9.15 Grand Designs Revisited. 10.05 The Role Of A Lifetime. Final. 10.55 ABC Late News.

11.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon.

1.00 MOVIE: Within These Walls. (2020) 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 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. 8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. 9.45 The Amazing Race. 11.15 The Disappearance Of Gabby Petito. 12.30 Damnation. 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 To Be Advised.

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 Rugby League. NRL. Round 3. Melbourne Storm v Penrith Panthers.

9.55 Thursday Night Knock Off. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Outback Opal Hunters.

12.05 Tipping Point. 1.00 Next Stop. 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 Australian Survivor. 11.30 Judge Judy. 12.00 GCBC. 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 Soccer.

AFC 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Third round. Australia v Indonesia. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Saving Lives At Sea. 3.00 Where Are You Really From? 3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.00 DNA Family Secrets. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Finding Your Roots. 8.30 Super Ships: A Revolution At Sea. 9.35 Boiling Point.

10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 Breaking Point. New. 12.05 Blackport.

2.45 Earth’s Natural Wonders. 3.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Escape To The Country.

2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Auction Squad. 3.30 Harry’s Practice.

4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 The Force: BTL. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Storage Wars: New York. 4.00 Storage Wars: Barry’s Best Buys. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 2. Carlton v Hawthorn. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show.

11.00 Kick Ons. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.30 Beat Bugs.

9.00 To Be Advised. 10.30 House Rules.

12.00 Angel. 3.00 Malaysia Kitchen. 3.30 Black-ish. 4.00 Glee. 5.00 Bondi Vet. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. 8.30 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back. 11.30 First Dates UK. 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 My Life Is Murder. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 Blue Bloods. 10.20 Fire Country. 11.15 Jake And The Fatman.

12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Rules Of Engagement.

1.30 The King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker.

2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement.

4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.30 The King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Becker.

11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.05 ER. 2.50 Doctor Who. 3.35 A Bite To Eat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Heartbreak High. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Hard Quiz. 9.00 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. 9.30 Gruen. 10.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 5.50 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Odd Squad.

7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.

7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Operation Ouch!

8.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. New. 9.20 Chopped Junior. 10.05 Merlin. 10.50 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. 11.00 ABC Late News.

11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

11.30 My Favorite Martian.

12.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.50 Yes Minister.

3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Don’t Bother To Knock. (1961) 5.20 Your Garden Made Perfect. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 Emergency.

9.30 A+E After Dark. 10.30 Forensics: The Real CSI. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.10 Planet A. 2.40 Insight. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.40 The Fast History Of. 6.05 Over The Black Dot. 6.35 Travel Man. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. Return. 10.10 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 11.00 Late Programs.

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon.

1.00 Australian Idol. 2.30 Border Security: International. 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Australian Idol. 8.40 The Hunting Party.

9.40 The Irrational. 10.40 The Agenda Setters. 11.40 St. Denis Medical. 12.10 The Great Diamond Heist. 1.10 Travel Oz. 2.00 To Be Advised. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

M A I S T I E D S E

THURSDAY, MARCH 20

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Call The Midwife.

2.00 Grand Designs Transformations.

2.55 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. 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. 8.30 The Role Of A Lifetime. Final. 9.20 The School That Tried To End Racism. 10.20 The ABC Of. 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business.

11.20 Four Corners. 12.05 Late Programs.

EDGEWORD ENCODE, ENLIST, DECADE, STRIDE

TUESDAY, MARCH 18

Your Seven-Day TV Guide

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Thursday, March 13, 2025 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

Sport GERRIES GOLF

Positive season ends for Bev and Terry: Narromine Junior Bomber sides weekend

By PPNS NEWS MEDIA STAFF THEY didn’t get the chocolates in any of their three sem-fi nals, but Narromine and District Junior Cricket Association did have a year of growth and development over 2024/2025.

President Bill Gibbs was content with a good season after the Association’s young players officially wrapped-up their competitions on the fi rst Saturday in March.

In all the Association’s competing teams, the Narromine Junior Bombers had more than 55 players in five sides — Under 12As, Under 12Bs (Red), Under 12Bs (White), Under 14A, and Under 14 B — playing in Dubbo District Junior Cricket Association competitions.

There were also around 20 “Cricket Blast” social players who developed their skills on Friday evenings in Narromine by utilising daylight saving time to help free-up weekends for some parents.

Three sides ——Narromine Junior Bombers 14B, 12A, and 12B (Red) — all fought hard in their elimination semi-fi nals in the fi rst week of the semi-fi nals.

Just as importantly, the 14A and 12B White teams were also in contention for play-offs right up until the closing rounds.

Bill believes that the flexibility and sportsmanship shown by both players and parents went towards making it a good season for the Club.

“Players switched teams when they needed to, and parents made that happen,” Bill said.

“No whinging, everyone just got on with it, it was really good.”

He said that individual player highlights included Lewis Henderson, Alexander Roberts, and Hugo Duff.

Lewis fi nished with the remarkable figures of 5-3 in a 14B win against Dubbo Rugby at Dundas Park. He also clean-bowled four of his victims as Narromine Junior Bombers 14B defended a small total of 69, bowling Rugby out for just 28 in Round 11 on Saturday, February 8.

Alexander generally played for the 12B White, but was an example of the sort of preparedness to pitchin while also lining-up for 12A and 12B White during the season. It was while playing with 12A, that he smashed 96 off just 75 balls against Rugby in Round 11.

Hugo also claimed a hat-trick for 12B Red as well, bagging 21 wickets across the season.

Bill also noted the hard-working committee including Kale Bock (Secretary), Matt Barrett (Vice-president), Andy McIntyre (Treasurer), along with Lanae Bock (Registrar) and also Karla Henderson.

He said many other parents helped out with coaching and game day jobs.

Bill noted the increase to five Saturday sides was due to moving up some Cricket Blast players that were ready for competition cricket.

Next year, Narromine Junior Bombers may be able to field an Under-16s side in DDJCA. He also commented that the Narromine and District Junior Cricket Association takes in players from Trangie, Nevertire and Tottenham.

Narromine Junior Bombers had three sides contest DDJCA semi-finals on Saturday, March 1. In the fi rst match, an under-manned Narromine Junior Bombers 14B side met South Dubbo in Dubbo.

The Hornets sent Narromine in and that proved to be a wise decision, with Narromine 14B being forced to close its innings at 7/39 (14.3 overs) with only eight available players.

Lewis Henderson was Narromine’s best with a patient 10.

Simply, there were not enough runs for Narromine 14B to defend and South Dubbo cruised to 1-42 and victory in 7.1 overs.

Henderson capped-off a great allround game with 1-4 off two overs.

Sadly, Narromine’s two remaining Under-12s sides were also eliminated from their respective competitions.

Gilgandra Thunder 12A has qualified for another Dubbo District Junior Cricket Association (DDJCA) 12A grand final with a

brilliant four-wicket win against Narromine in its semi-final at Jubilee Oval in Dubbo.

Last season, the Thunder made it through to the 12A decider and they have done so again through a wonderful chasing performance against Narromine Junior Bombers.

Narromine won the toss and elected to bat, scoring a sizeable 3-177 off its 28 overs.

Tommy Leader (43), Albert Anderson (24), Toby Chase (22) and Edward Ferguson all retired not-out for Narromine, while Ollie McCutcheon (20) and Alexander Roberts (18) also added important scores.

Oscar Medd (2-18) and Hannah Peart (1-9) were Gilgandra’s wicket-takers.

Gilgandra Thunder then batted beautifully to secure victory and deny a gallant Narromine 12A. Oscar Medd and Heidi Colwell both added 30 runs each to get Gilgandra off to a great start before Lachlan Fisher (52 not-out) and Jackson Towns (22 not-out) played brilliant match-winning knocks to get Gilgandra Thunder 12A home at 6-178 with 12 balls to spare.

McCutcheon (2-12 off four overs) and Gilbert Maxwell (1-5 off two overs) were Narromine’s most economical wicket-takers.

Narromine Junior Bombers’ 12B Red lost its semi-final against Dubbo CYMS Cougars Green by 27 runs at Lady Cutler Ovals also on the Saturday.

Narromine’s 12B won the toss, batted and posted 108 off its 20 overs with Bede Redden and Jaggar Smith both making a 10 retired not-out.

Dubbo CYMS Cougars were also consistent with the bat to score 135 runs off its 20 overs. Henry McIntyre had a good day with the ball for the Narromine Junior Bombers 12B side with 2-6 off three overs.

Hugo Duff (1-11 off three overs) and Edward Heckendorf (1-7 off two overs) were Narromine’s other wicket-takers.

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Winner of the pool competition and the Gerries Golf on the morning last Saturday — Terry. PHOTO: GREG.

By NORM LEWIS THE “Geriatric Golfers” were treated to a great day last Saturday, with cool weather conditions and a good course allowing plenty of run, with play followed by birthday celebrations for one of our popular members, Chris Harding.

Starting with the golf, a total of 10 ladies played the front nine with the fi rst home being Bev, with a great score of 27 points, followed in second place by Marj, with a score of 23 points.

There was no winner of the Nearest-to-thePin (NTP) on the day, while Dale took the NAGA prize with a score of 16.

Over on the back nine, 12 fellas took to the course with the leading score of 26 points by none-other than “El Captain”, Terry, on 26 points. Runner-up was Phil on 24, with two players “Boof” and Ross S tied for the NAGA prize on 16 points. Boof collected the prize on a count-back, with no NTP winner for this week.

Over on the pool table, the preliminary match went to “Pom” and Des who defeated Col and Norm. The winners of this round went on to play Terry and Peter in the fi nal.

One would think they would have given Pom a birthday present, but it was not to be as Terry and Peter fi nished in style to win and collect the title of “pool champions for the week”. A fi ne double for Terry in the golf and the pool.

A banquet followed for Pom’s 80th birthday, with a large group attending to enjoy Dale and Chris’ generosity. Birthday wishes also went to Pom for the big day which was last Monday on a great morning enjoyed by all.

Next week, the competition is on at the usual hit-off time with the girls on the fi rst and the blokes on the 10th.

— Better things ahead for the Sydney Roosters and my beloved Parramatta Eels; but I might not get my golf reports published next week, if Soph’s Wests Tigers go down to mighty Parramatta!

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

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, March 13, 2025

RACING NG ORT REPORT

Laisvas handles even heftier handicap to win feature race at Tottenham

CONCERNS about being able to handle a further hefty handicap increase were dispelled when the five year old chestnut mare Laisvas completed a feature race winning treble on Saturday at Tottenham.

The Connie Greig, Dubbo-trained Laisvas carried 66kg in the Bedgerabong Picnic Cup, 69kg in the Condobolin Picnic Cup and humped 72.5kg to victory in the 1400 metres Robinson Grain Tottenham Picnic Cup. Again ridden by leading

jockey Leandro Ribeiro, Laisvas ($2 equal favourite) was near last early before sweeping around the field approaching the home turn to eventually wear down Bush Warrior (Adrian Pollock, $4) to score by half-length with I’m Scarlett (Todd Bailey, $2 equal favourite) in third place.

Winless after more than 30 starts before coming to the Sharon Jeffries stable, Zillions has now won three races in succession, at Gilgandra, Bedgerabong and Tottenham, for the Parkes trainer.

Going to the early lead at Tottenham, Zillions (Ashley Boyd, $2.40) lasted to win the 800 metres Michael Logan Memorial Class 3 Trophy Handicap by a short head from Full

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By COLIN HODGES

Tottenham – raced on Saturday, March 8

Pennants’ loss, but one final round against West Dubbo

By JOHN EDWARDS UNFORTUNATELY, it was not a good day in Nyngan last Sunday for the Pennants’ side going down overall by 9-1.

This now puts Narromine out of the running for this year’s playoff but, with one game to go against West Dubbo this Sunday, we can save face.

A Grade Singles championship results last Saturday were as follows: Game One: Danny Carnevale defeated Mitch Rixon, 25-17 Game Two: Henry Buttsworth defeated Peter Cross, 25-14 Game Three: Neil Harris defeated Kev Rider, 25-18 Game Four: Duane Faro defeated Ben Clark, 25-22 Game Five: Mark Hilder defeated Greg Lowe, 25-8 Game Six: Robbie Stanford defeated Adam Jermyn, 25-19 The draw for this weekend’s A Singles, is as follows: Game One: Danny versus Henry Game Two: Neil versus Aaron Game Three: Mark versus Duane Game Four: Robbie versus Ray Social bowls results for last Thursday were as follows: Trumby, Neil, and Buttsy defeated Richard, James, and Homo, 24-13.

Dave, Cranky, and Danny defeated Noi, Carl, and Frenchy, 21-15 Thursday social bowls will go to a new time slot next week with names in early and play starting late afternoon until daylight saving ends.

Revolution (Leandro Ribeiro,$2.30 fav.) while a halflength away third was Rubicon River (Emily Waters, $8).

Recently licensed trainer Stuart Canham from Coonamble had his career fi rst winner with Fast ‘N’ Ezy at Gilgandra in January and he was in the winners’ circle again with Star Stroke at Tottenham.

Racing well clear in the straight, the grey mare Star Stroke (Zara Lewis, $5) won by over three lengths from Scruff ’s Magic (Eloise Drews, $2.60 fav.) and Candid (Arthur Pollock, $3.50).

Playing a prominent role on the Picnic circuit this season, Scone trainer Nikki Pollock and her son, jockey Arthur Pollock, combined

to win the 1000 metres Tottenham Hotel Maiden Plate with Shades Of Truth.

The $2 favourite Party Prophet led the field before Shades Of Truth ($4.40) took over to win by a halflength from the strong finishing Yourawizard (Ashley Boyd, $16) with Party Prophet (Leandro Ribeiro) a length back third.

Tamsin Gough who rode seven winners before taking a break in 2023 to have her baby daughter, was back in action at Tottenham and won the 1000 metres Combined Dubbo Businesses Open Trophy Handicap with Mr Pointer for Cobar trainer Wayne Prisk.

Away quickly, Mr Pointer ($8) led throughout for a con-

vincing win from Joanneski (Arthur Pollock, $2.30 ) and the 12-year-old marvel, Billy Bent Ear (Todd Bailey,$5).

In an exciting fi nish to the fi nal event, the 1400 metres Combined Local Sponsors Class B Handicap, Ready For Lift Off (Eloise Drews, $2.30 favourite) trained at Narromine

by Kylie Kennedy for Robert Gainsford, held off Glenfield Fox (Zara Lewis, $4.40) by a short half-head with over two lengths to the third placed Spanner (Ashley Boyd, $2.50).

The official crowd of 628 was a great result for the hardworking and progressive Tottenham club.

Charity Day is on Friday at Narromine Golf Club

Social bowls results for last Sunday, were are as follows: Rossie, Carl, and Ray defeated Richard, Neil, and Dave, 19-7.

Normal raffles throughout this week.

Joke of the week: THE bowling club’s top bowler, a guy who had won every club championship numerous times, was known for carrying a little black book which he regularly consulted during games.

Whenever he stood on the mat, with a particularly difficult situation, he would take out this little book and then make a brilliant shot.

Eventually he died and there was great interest in this book.

Many of the club’s members approached the man’s widow asking what she was planning to do with this legendary book.

As a shrewd woman who was also in need of funds, she decided to auction the book off to the highest bidder.

The auction was held at the club, and after some very spirited bidding a member, who had often fi nished second to the now deceased champion, took possession of the much sought after and now quite expensive book.

He could scarcely wait to take the book home and peruse its pages at leisure.

He sat himself down in his lounge chair and began to leaf through the pages — and he found that the pages were blank!

He fi nally came to a single page that had one sentence on it.

It said: ‘The little ring goes on the inside’.

Until next week — keep on rolling!

Tim Wiggins with the blue flag representing Christie and Hood, and Mark Putland with the red Winner of Saturday’s 2025 shoot-out competiflag representing Gorilla IT. These businesses have tion, Russell Hunt with runner-up, Greg Kearines. donated these flags to holes on the course.

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By NORM LEWIS FEATURE event for golfers this week is the Spits’ Three Gold Bars Charity Golf Day on tomorrow, Friday, March 14.

This event will commence with registration and a barbecue lunch followed by the nine-hole Four-Person Ambrose.

The Nearest-to-the-Pin (NTP) shoot-out will follow with raffles and presentations.

Proceeds from the day go to support local charities including Headspace Dubbo and Social Features, and it should be a great day!

Other matches planned for this coming weekend include a Macquarie Clothing Monthly Medal 18-hole Stroke match played in conjunction with a nine-hole Veterans event as well as the Inland Petroleum 18-hole Par Plus round.

Weekend results LAST Saturday was Round Two of the 2025 shoot-out competition with the winner on the day, Russell Hunt, with a score of 44 points.

Runner-up was Greg Kearines, also with a good score of 39 points.

The NTP winners were, on the third, Steve Gillette; on the 17th, Peter Hutchinson; with the Long Drive going to Russell Hunt.

On Sunday the Club hosted the Inland Petrole-

um 4BBB trophy up for grabs, with the winners James O’Connor and Tom Hogan on 46 points, and the runners-up Shane Liddell and Tony Harding on 44 points.

The NTP prize went to Peter Hutchinson on the 10th with the Long Drive won by Tony Harding.

Business House Competition

SECOND-LAST round of the Robert Handsaker Ford Business House competition was also played last Wednesday.

There were 89 players taking part with the winning team on the day being “Fore Play” with a score of 20.2.

Individual winners on the day were Greg Walsh, 24, Tony Harding, 23, Justin Gainsford, 23, Robert Handsaker, 23 and Brad Naylor, 23.

The NTP winners were, on the ninth for ladies, no winner, for the men, Lucas Walsh; and on the 10th, for the ladies, Ann Harmer, and the men, Tony Harding.

Final round of this popular competition was played yesterday and the fi nal results will appear in next week’s issue of the Narromine Star.

The teams leading into the fi nal round are as of now, “Double Delights” on 36, “Grey Gonads” on 31.5, “Ag’n Vet” on 31, “McPherson’s Pink” on 31, and Fore Play on 31.

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

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Thursday, March 13, 2025 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR ISSN 2653-2948

SPORT Stella Harding riding high $2.80 includes GST

after United States visit President of Dubbo Dirt Bike Club, Robert Pratten, could not speak highly enough about Stella’s ability to be a competitive MX rider.

Stella (centre-left) alongside her family who travelled to the United States to ride on some of the best MX tracks during the school holid ays. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED.

The MX track at Dubbo Dirt Bike Club where Stella rides regularly and represents in competition.

By SOPHIA MCCAUGHAN TEN-YEAR-OLD Narromine motocross (MX) superstar rider Stella Harding recently took her talents overseas, spending time in the United States to train and gain valuable experience on some of the country’s top tracks.

“We rented a house in the United States for about five days so I could go train and get some riding in at a couple of tracks,” Stella said.

Travelling with her family during the summer school holidays, the Hardings made the most of their time abroad before returning to their home in Narromine in mid-January.

The trip provided Stella with the opportunity to ride on world renowned MX tracks, including the challenging Fox Raceway in Southern California.

Stella’s mum, Kerry Hard-

ing, explained how their time in California was structured.

“Each day we were at our base in California, Stella would go to a different track alongside her father Luke, who also did some riding as well,” she told the Narromine Star.

While she wasn’t competing during the trip, Stella and Kerry both agreed it was a valuable experience, exposing her to different track conditions compared to what she is used to in Australia.

“Just trying to get a bit more track time with the bike so I can get a bit more of a feel and different experience,” Stella said.

Despite being one of the youngest female competitors in a male-dominated sport, Stella continues to push boundaries and prove she belongs on the track.

“I am very competitive, I like to win, and it is really ex-

citing,” she said.

Her passion for success has already paid off, with notable achievements in competition.

“My favourite thing about riding is winning, and I won $500 last year and the year before that because I won a girls’ championship race,” she added.

Stella rides for Dubbo Dirt Bike Club and attends semi-regular meetings at the club, with President Robert Pratten championing Stella’s notable successes in the sport of MX. “Stella comes and cruises around as Stella does, and she just rides laps around the boys when she is competing,” he exclaimed.

“The club is proud to support her with bits and pieces along the way and she is just unbelievable and an absolute weapon.”

Robert told the Narromine Star that despite Stella’s quiet and shy demeanour, she can tear it up on a MX track.

“When you talk to her you think ‘wow, I don’t know how that girl is gonna get on a bike’,” he said.

“But she teaches the boys a lesson and she just turns into an animal on that bike.”

The Hardings travel across Australia during the MX racing season, often competing and travelling every weekend.

With MX being a high-adrenaline and sometimes dangerous sport, Stella has had her share of injuries, but that hasn’t slowed her down or stopped her from jumping straight back on the bike. “[Last year] I broke my wrist. I was doing doubles, and I stayed longer with the second one, my back wheel spun, and my arm was just not looking too good,” she recalled.

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with Yamaha Australia’s Junior Team for 2025, which is an impressive milestone for such a young competitor.

Beyond the racetrack, the Hardings also took time to visit some of the biggest tourist landmarks that the country has to offer.

“We went to Disneyland, Six Flags, which has a lot of big roller coasters, and we also went to Universal Studios too,” Stella said.

With her relentless drive and growing experience, Stella Harding is proving that she is a rising star in the MX world.

Her recent trip to the United States has only strengthened her skills and determination, setting the stage for even bigger achievements in the future.