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Dugald takes on regional ministry

By BROOKE CHANDLER

Meet the barbedwire sculptor

By SHARON BONTHUYS

What began as a tribute to his late daughter ultimately led long time Narromine resident and retired boilermaker Greg MacIntyre to discover a passion for creating things from barbed wire, and a front paddock at his property displaying his creative talents.

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DUGALD SAUNDERS has been appointed as the new minister for agriculture and western NSW. The premier announced a cabinet reshuffle on Monday, December 20. Mr Saunders is replacing Adam Marshall in the Agriculture portfolio, while member for Tamworth, Kevin Anderson, has been appointed land water minister.

Mr Saunders was phoned about the role late Sunday night. “I didn’t think I was going to be considered,” Mr Saunders told the Narromine Star.

In what he described as a “whirlwind” of events, Mr Saunders was flown to Sydney over 48 hours later to be sworn into the role.

“My primary role will still be the Member for Dubbo. Being the minister for agriculture and western NSW will get to work alongside a broader reach of people,” Mr Saunders added.

“Although I have had much time to sit down and actually think about what I aim to do in my new role, I do know I want to actually talk to stakeholders and those who have great input in the agricultural sector.”

Mr Saunders believes the agricultural sector in western NSW is showing real promise, with projects like the advanced manufacturing precinct.

“Before I was a minister,” Mr Saunders explained, “I was an ABC radio host for over 10 years. During that time I got to talk to, and learn from, those who really shape the central west. I care just as much as they do, so I believe I know the heartbeat of this region.”

NSW Governor Margaret Beazley at the signing-in table on Tuesday with the new minister for agriculture and western NSW, Dugald Saunders.

Other important moves for farmers and their communities include the appointment of deputy premier Paul Toole as police minister, Bronnie Taylor as regional health minister, Anthony Roberts as planning minister, Sam Farraway as regional roads and transport minister, Wendy Tuckerman as local government minister, Steph Cooke as emergency services minister and James Griffin as environment minister, while treasurer Matt Kean will retain the additional portfolio of energy.

NSW Farmers has thanked outgoing agriculture minister Mr Marshall and water minister Melinda Pavey for their service to the state amid the premier’s reshuffle announcement today.

Mr Marshall appointed the state’s

first agriculture commissioner, and was instrumental in enshrining the right to farm in law. Ms Pavey listened to the concerns of farmers and delivered important reform on coastal harvestable rights, while working through tough issues such as floodplain harvesting. NSW Farmers president James Jackson said both had made a lasting contribution to the state’s agricultural sector.

“On behalf of the farmers of our state I want to thank these outgoing ministers for their contribution and willingness to work with us to find solutions for agriculture,” Mr Jackson said. “We wish them all the best in their future endeavours, and hope they get to spend a restful Christmas break with family and friends.”

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THE FORECAST Thursday 23 December Min 18 Max 32. Shower or two. Possible storm.

Possible rainfall: 1 to 10 mm. Chance of any rain: 60% Central West Slopes and Plains area Partly cloudy. High (70%) chance of showers on the northern slopes, medium (50%) chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe in the north. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then tending east to southeasterly in the early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 17 and 20 with daytime temperatures reaching 29 to 34.

Sun protection recommended from 8.50 am

By BROOKE CHANDLER TUESDAY, December 14, was a momentous day for Dubbo schoolboy Ben Hignett.

The 15-year-old passed his Recreational Pilot Certificate test, making him one of the youngest solo flyers in Australia.

Mr Hignett, who is not even of the legal age to drive a car, has joined the other two generations of flyers in his family.

Ben’s father, Stewart Hignett, told the Narromine Star, “We are beyond proud. This achievement is a showcase of Ben’s initiative and drive to complete things at such a young age”.

Mr Hignett shared his son’s achievement on Facebook. “It was a perfect afternoon for flying and this topped it all off,” he said.

The Hignett family have had strong affiliations in the aero-industry both before and after Ben was born.

“During the 1980s, I became very involved in the Narromine Aero Club,” Mr Hignett explained. “Later on, my wife and I moved to Armidale where I set up the New England Flight Training school.”

In a proud father moment, Mr Hignett took Ben for his fi rst fl ight when he was just three weeks old. “His fascination with the aero-industry blossomed from there,” Mr Hignett added.

IMG_9984.jpg Ben Hignett, is a third generation flyer, is beaming after passing his Recreational Pilot Certificate. PHOTO: STEWART HIGNETT. Ben has been training under the guidance of Wings Out West owner and chief flying instructor, Dan Compton.

“Dan has been an incredible influence on Ben. Recreational Aviation Australia (RAAus) have also helped Ben along the way, having provided him with a $2000 scholarship.”

When asked if he ever gets nervous watching his son start the engine of an

aeroplane, Mr Hignett said, “I actually don’t. I know that if Ben wasn’t ready, they wouldn’t send him into the sky.”

Since completing his Recreational Pilot Certificate, Ben will progress onto the training hours required to carry passengers.

His involvement in the aero-industry will continue throughout his school holidays as he works as a baggage handler at Dubbo City

Library opening hours over festive season

Ministerial role for Dugald Saunders From page 1 Mr Jackson said there were a number of important items on the agenda for 2022, and NSW Farmers would continue to champion the agriculture sector as it pursued a target of $30 billion in farmgate output by 2030.

“We have been progressing a number of important issues this year such as resolving land use confl ict, support for farmers during plague and natural disaster, and improving regional infrastructure; it is critical we see that work and investment continue,” Mr Jackson said.

“After the economic hit of COVID-19, agriculture is in a great position to help rebuild

to 5.10 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme] Friday 24 December Min 18 Max 33. Mostly sunny. Chance of any rain: 20% Central West Slopes and Plains area Mostly sunny apart from the slight (20%) chance of a shower or an afternoon thunderstorm on the slopes. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the day then becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 15 and 20 with daytime temperatures reaching 30 to 35.

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our economy and really cement our place and the engine room of the nation.

“Finding solutions to on-farm labour shortages, legislating the role of the agriculture commissioner and reaching a lasting solution around biodiversity and land management will be critical to our future.

“There is a lot of potential in agriculture, now we need to unleash the beast,” Mr Jackson said. “We will continue to make a noise on beefi ng up our biosecurity and investing in technology to improve farm efficiency and outputs, but we will also play a critical role in holding the government to account when it comes to country communities.

Saturday 25 December Min 18 Max 33. Mostly sunny. Possible rainfall: 0 to 0.2 mm. Chance of any rain: 30% Central West Slopes and Plains area Mostly sunny. Slight (20%) chance of a shower or thunderstorm in the north in the afternoon and evening. Winds east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the day then becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 17 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s.

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Regional Airport.

“We were worried he wouldn’t get the job at the airport because of his age,” Mr Hignett mentioned.

“But he seems to be going really well for himself – making connections on the job and getting asked in for additional shifts.”

Time in the sky will not limit this young man who plans to work in the agricultural sector after completing school.

AS we head into the festive season and New Year, Narromine Shire’s libraries will be open for business around the public holidays.

Patrons are encouraged to pop in and stock up on holiday reading material at Narromine and Trangie libraries.

Both libraries will be closed from December 25-28, incorporating the Christmas Day and Boxing Day public holidays, and will reopen on Wednesday, December 29.

Both branches will be open from 10.30am to 3pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. On December 29 and 30, Narromine will be open from 10.30am to 5.30pm and Trangie from 10.30am to 5pm.

Over the New Year, Narromine Library will be closed from January 1-3, re-opening on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.

Trangie Library will be closed for one extra day during this period, from January 1-4, 2022, re-opening on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, December 23, 2021

Narromine skills NFP receives grant funding

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By SHARON BONTHUYS A LOCAL not-for-profit organisation will receive $40,000 from the NSW government’s Social Sector Support Fund.

The grant is intended to assist the organisation’s recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 lockdown and restrictions.

Narromine Community Skills Project Inc (NCSPI) is one of 400 charitable organisations across NSW to receive assistance from this fund, which provides one-off grants between $10,000 and $200,000.

Sharon Milnes, manager of NCSPI, was thrilled to learn that her organisation was to receive a grant.

“It was very exciting to be told that our organisation would receive those funds,” she said.

The grants aim to support organisations unable to receive financial assistance from the ‘JobSaver’ initiative, and are working across child and family services, domestic violence, homelessness, health, disability and animal welfare sectors.

Through the Communities for Children Program, NCSPI service works across multiple social service areas involving families, children and vulnerable people in Narromine and Trangie.

It also runs playgroups, after school and holiday activities, and evidence-based programs for children and parents.

Capacity restrictions and COVID lockdown forced the organisation to change how it delivered services to its clients, moving to provide “pack-style support”.

“This enabled children to do the ac-

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Sharon Milnes, Manager, Narromine Community Skills Project Inc, with one of the packs provided to clients of her service which was impacted by the COVID lockdown and restrictions. PHOTO: NARROMINE STAR tivity in their home environment in safety that they would normally do here with us,” said Ms Milnes.

The packs included items relevant to the activity, craft, educational or other program items for the adults.

Self-referral information to other organisations offering assistance was also included.

NCSPI incurred significant costs in resourcing these packs, as well as the staff time in making and distributing the packs.

In 2021, NCSPI distributed 2140

packs to clients in Narromine and Trangie for its Skillbuilder holiday and after school children’s program.

Another 1352 packs for the Parenting and Playgroup program were also distributed.

“Some of the grant funds will be used to reimburse the cost of producing these packs plus we will be adding value to the services we are currently providing,” said Ms Milnes.

“There will be extra kids’ activities and possibly some community events.”

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A preview into Australia Day 2022

By BROOKE CHANDLER SPEECH and language pathologist, Mary-Ruth Mendel, has been named Narromine shire’s Australia Day Ambassador for 2022.

Ms Mendel is wellequipped for this role, having been named an Australia Day Ambassador every year since 2009.

With projects based in regional and remote areas of Australia, Ms Men-

del is the co-founder of the Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation (ALNF – a philanthropic organisation dedicated to raising language, literacy and numeracy standards in Australia).

Ms Mendel will address the community during the awards presentation on January 26, 2022, followed by cutting of the cake and a watermelon eating competition.

The annual Australia Day awards and presentation will be held at Narromine’s Dundas Park.

Phil Johnston, director for community and economic development at Narromine Shire Council, said, “the service will start early with activities including Welcome to Country, raising of the flag and Australia Day awards.

“Award categories include Narromine citizen

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Trangie’s Australia Day service is in the evening at the local RSL Club. The Trangie community will also be able to present their own Australia Day awards.

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Thursday, December 23, 2021 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

Safflower crop brings high price for local farmer $700 a tonne for “one of the world’s oldest plants”

By NATASHA MAY A LOCAL farmer is about to reap what he sowed, with the harvest of his fi rst safflower crop. Jon Elder, says the decision to plant safflower started out simply as a “good business decision” but getting to be involved with the other industrial and environmental benefits the crop brings is an added bonus.

The planted safflower is genetically modified to make sure the seed produced has a consistently high oleic acid. The plant, which resembles a thistle, is also one of the world’s oldest plants, with identified uses in early Egyptian burial rituals.

The high oleic acid content in this means safflower can be used as a lubricant for engines, replacing pe-

troleum-based products.

Mr Elder’s decision to plant the crop came about because he was unable to plant wheat or barley in the April to June period as he usually does, due the wet weather.

So instead, his agronomist Ryan Pratton suggested safflower as its planting window was still open in August.

Mr Elder is able to sell the seed to Go Resources for a set price per tonne, which he says takes away the flexibility but also the risk, and the company will also provide the cartage. He says Go Resources are giving him $700 a tonne.

He and Pratton had initially estimated to be able to produce a tonne to the hectare, but he says he’s confident he’ll get more than that based on how well the crop has gone.

Jon and Noa are looking forward to the results of planting their first safflower crop.

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Shop Local winner announced

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EMILY WALTERS Winner of the

2021 SHOP LOCAL competition

Narromine mayor Craig Davies drawing the winning Shop Local ticket on Friday, December 17, 2021. PHOTO: NARROMINE SHIRE COUNCIL. NARROMINE Shire Council is pleased to announce Ms Emily Walters of Narromine as the winner of the 2021 Shop Local Campaign.

Narromine Shire Council’s Mayor, Cr Craig Davies, was delighted to draw the lucky winner on Friday, December 17, 2021, from thousands of entries received over the campaign period.

Cr Davies said the Narromine region’s business owners were astounded with the retail activity during the lead up to Christmas.

The 2021 Shop Local Campaign has supported the promotion of the Narromine region’s businesses.

Ms Walters said she was excited to be announced as the winner, and as a Narromine resident is very supportive of shopping locally.

Ms Walters receives vouchers equating to $1000 to be used in Narromine region’s participating businesses.

Narromine Shire Council thanks all retailers and shoppers that participated in the 2021 Narromine Region Shop Local Campaign.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, December 23, 2021

January school holiday activities planned

DID YOU SEE IT TOO? RARE METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENON

By BROOKE CHANDLER

An unusual cloud cluster was spotted on Narromine’s Belmont Road in the early hours of Monday morning.

Local woman Sally McMaster told the Narromine Star she was so bewildered by the snake-shaped clouds, she just had to snap a photo on her phone.

Scientists have determined these serpentine appearances are some of the rarest meteorological phenomenon in the world.

NARROMINE Shire Council has put together a solid program of events over the January school holidays.

A range of free and low cost activities will be available as well as the opportunity to attend specialist paid clinics.

Free activities at Narromine and Trangie include tennis clinics (January 7 and 21), and a skateboarding clinic (January 16 and 17). In Narromine there will be a soccer clinic (January 12), AFL clinic (January 13), NRL clinic (January 18), and basketball clinic (January 19).

Free entry to the ‘Inflatable Day’ at the Aquatic Centres will also be available at Narromine on January 26 and Trangie on January 27 between 11am and 3pm.

Sports Centre Open Days will also be held on January 11, 13, 18 and 20 at a cost of $3.20.

Cricket NSW will provide private coaching clinics for children at a cost of $20 per child. These clinics will be held in Narromine on January 14 and Trangie on January 24.

For information about the school holiday sport and recreation activities, call Kaitlin at Narromine Shire Council on 02 6889 9999.

Narromine and Trangie libraries will also provide a range of craft activities on Wednesdays during the school holidays.

Call Narromine library on 02 6889 1088 or Trangie Library on 02 6888 7501 for more information or to book in for a session.

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Thursday, December 23, 2021 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

Tomingley Christmas Festival welcomes all

INSPIRED by the desire to end an otherwise difficult year on a positive note and enable local families to relax and enjoy a brief break, the Tomingley Christmas Festival held last weekend was a resounding success.

Over 480 people attended the event staged at Quentin Park Alpacas and Studio/Gallery at Tomingley on Saturday, December 18, 2021.

Coordinator Amee Dennis from Quentin Park Alpacas thanked event sponsors Tomingley Gold Operations Pty Ltd and Narromine Shire Council for sharing her vision to stage an event to lift the spirits of the local community.

“It’s been such a hard year for everyone and now there’s a late harvest,” said Ms Dennis.

“Many families will be working over Christmas. This event provides a small break for them.”

Ms Dennis was pleased at the constant flow of patrons through the day. “I’m very happy with the turnout. Everyone seems to be having a good time.”

Grant funding from the major sponsors helped Ms Dennis and her team deliver a relaxed, feel-good event that offered much to those who attended from Tomingley and surrounding communities.

Based on the many smiles on display, festival patrons enjoyed the activities on offer.

Squeals of delight could be heard from the children feeding the alpacas and enjoying the activities provided for them including games and a supervised jumping castle.

Adults also enjoyed interacting with the alpacas as much as the children did.

Festival patrons also explored the variety of market stalls selling a range of handmade products and enjoyed food and drink while listening to the live music from Tullamore musician Marshall Karaitiana.

The festival attracted vendors from Tomingley, Orange, Parkes, Dubbo, Gulargambone, Tullamore, Peak Hill and Narromine, and one patron travelled from Canberra to assist the organisers with the event.

Many vendors indicated they would be keen to return if the festival was staged again.

“It’s been great today. Busy, but not rush, rush, rush,” said Megan Hyde from Hydes Hides, busy plaiting a rope at her stall. “We’d come again.”

Photos by Narromine Star/Sharon Bonthuys, except as marked which are thanks to Nicole Drew Photography Jumping castle fun. PHOTO: NICOLE DREW PHOTOGRAPHY

Left: An interesting way to feed the alpacas. Right: Visitors enjoyed seeing the alpacas.

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Festival organiser Amee Dennis feeds her alpacas.

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Marshall Karaitiana helped set the mood with great music.

The team from the Cross Roads Hotel, Tomingley, provided food and drink at the festival – Anne Faber, Ben Faber and Kyler Kujawa.

Christine and Barry Unger from Tomingley display their honey.

Dimity and Rani Ross from Little Blooms, Parkes, with an assortment of dried arrangements.

View to the alpaca feeding pen.

Megan Hyde from Hydes Hides, Gulargambone, plaits a rope.

Left: Festival? What festival? Middle: Quentin Park Team. Right: Christmas festival fun. PHOTOS: NICOLE DREW PHOTOGRAPHY

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Thursday, December 23, 2021 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

COUNCILCOLUMN

THURSDAY 23 December 2021

NEXT COUNCIL The next Ordinary Council meeting will be held on MEETING Wednesday 9 February 2022 at Council Chambers

commencing at 5.30 pm. The meetings will no longer be live streamed; however, an audio recording will be uploaded the following day.

LOCALISED – PROMOTION OF NARROMINE REGION BUSINESSES

Council is determined to help local businesses digitally connect and has partnered with ‘Localised’ to create a local business network.

Narromine Region Business is a local business network to promote and support all business activity across the Narromine region. A connected business community will build resilience and put your business in front of more local businesses. You can get started today. To join the Narromine Region Business platform, visit: narromineregionbusiness.localised.com.au/ COUNCIL CLOSURE OVER CHRISTMAS PERIOD

Please be advised that Council Depot, Council Chambers, and Customer Service and Payments Centre will be closed from 5pm Tuesday 21 December 2021 and will reopen at 8.30am Wednesday 5 January 2022.

All other facilities (including Swimming Pools and Waste Depots) will be closed on Christmas Day and re-open during the

rest of the Christmas and New Year period but may operate with changes to the hours of operation. Council continues to provide essential services to ensure the health and safety of the community including kerbside garbage collection, CBD cleaning and cleaning of public facilities such as toilets, BBQs. Council will still provide appro«À >Ìi V> vwViÀÃ Ì Àië ` to urgent maintenance work or emergency situations.

COUNCIL RANGER SERVICES OVER CHRISTMAS PERIOD

Over the Christmas period, Council Ranger Services call outs will respond to livestock on public roads and/or dog attacks.

All stray animals can be delivered by residents to the surrender cages located at Narromine Shire Council’s Animal Shelter on Dandaloo Road, Narromine.

For further information visit: www.narromine.nsw.gov.au/ residents/narromine-animal-shelter-and-ranger-information NARROMINE AND TRANGIE LIBRARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

For Summer Reading Club and school holiday activities at Nar-

romine and Trangie Libraries visit www.mrl.nsw.gov.au/programsand-events/ for more information.

COVID-19 DRIVE THROUGH TESTING CLINIC

Narromine Health Service conducts a drive-through COVID-19 testing clinic daily at Narromine Hospital from 9.30 am through to 2.30 pm. Testing is also available at Trangie’s MPS, please call 5881 9200 to secure an appointment EXTENDED SCHOOL HOLIDAY HOURS AT NARROMINE AND TRANGIE AQUATIC CENTRES

Please be advised that Narromine and Trangie Aquatic Centres will have extended pool hours during the 2021/22 Summer school holiday period effective 17 December 2021 through to 1 February 2022. Narromine and Trangie Aquatic Centres will be closed on Christmas Day and will be open from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm on all Public Holidays over the summer period. It is advisable to visit social media pages of Narromine Aquatic Centre and Trangie Aquatic Centre for accurate opening times and updates.

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DO NOT FORGET TO NOMINATE FOR AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS Council is reminding all residents to acknowledge the wonderful contributions that individuals and groups make to the wider community. 2022 Australia Day Awards are now open and nomination forms are available from Council’s website: www.narromine.nsw.gov.au/community/australia-day-awards

REGISTER NOW FOR SCHOOL HOLIDAY SPORTS Narromine Shire Council is conducting free sporting clinics in Narromine and Trangie during January 2022 - these include AFL, NRL, Tennis, Cricket, Basketball, Soccer and Skateboarding. All children aged 8 years to 17 years are invited to participate. To register interest in the upcoming programs please visit https://bit.ly/3oQWyJC

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Barbed wire sculptor Greg MacIntyre: “I’m not an artist”

By SHARON BONTHUYS WHAT began as a tribute to his late daughter ultimately led long time Narromine resident and retired boilermaker Greg MacIntyre to discover a passion for creating things from barbed wire, and a front paddock at his property displaying his creative talents.

But don’t call Mr MacIntyre, or Macca as he is also known, an artist. The 72-year-old won’t have any of it.

“I’m not an artist. There’s not one artistic bone in my body,” Mr MacIntyre said. “I’m a tradesman. I just make stuff,” he said.

That “stuff ” is simply incredible.

At his property Glen Willow just outside Narromine, where he has lived since 1987, Mr MacIntyre has crafted a variety of barbed wire sculptures including a giant dragonfly, a Commonwealth Coat of Arms, a life-size replica of a Light Horseman mounted on his steed, various shapes, and several domestic and wild animals.

Mr MacIntyre’s journey to this point began with the dragonfly.

When his daughter Naomi Keir, or “Nome” as she was fondly known, passed away from breast cancer in April 2015 aged just 35, her devastated father was encouraged by his other daughters Gai-Maree Matthews and Kellie Siejka to build something at Glen Willow in her memory.

“Dad, can you make something for Nome – a memorial?” Mr MacIntyre recalled his daughters asking. “And I said, why not?”

A dragonfly was suggested by eldest daughter Gai-Maree, as it reflected a much loved artwork called “Doogs” that Nome herself had created from Chinese lanterns and wire for her classroom during her time as a primary school teacher in the Hunter region. That creation inspired the name of Mr MacIntyre’s dragonfly.

“I had no idea what a dragonfly looked like. Family helped get an image for me and I went from there,” he said.

Self-describing his fi rst attempt at making something with barbed wire as “rough as guts”, Mr MacIntyre’s dragonfly is spectacular.

Mounted on a stand, the dragonfly consists of ten interconnected balls of varying sizes and two pairs of enormous wings stretched out in full fl ight.

After Doogs was constructed, Mr MacIntyre turned his hand to making other things with barbed wire, beginning with a kangaroo.

“It wasn’t that hard to do, and the more I got into it, the more I learnt about how to work with barbed wire,” he said. “I’m still learning. I’m a bit of a copycat as well. My brother-in-law sends me photographs of things to make.”

Mr MacIntyre’s kangaroo found its way into a bigger sculpture that replicates the Commonwealth Coat Of Arms,

the formal symbol of Australia.

The Narromine Light Horseman followed in 2020, with Mr MacIntyre purchasing the horse frame and his brother-in-law providing images of real-life Light Horsemen which inspired the fi nal creation.

“They tell me it’s a very close likeness,” Mr MacIntyre said.

This sculpture and the Commonwealth Coat of Arms featured in the 2020 ANZAC Parade in Narromine following a personal request from local Police.

“I couldn’t believe the response. Everybody wanted to look at them,” Mr MacIntyre said.

An optical illusion in his paddock inspired Mr MacIntyre to create a series of three interrelated sculptures of an Australian wedge-tailed eagle in fl ight, including the bird of prey fending off an attack on its nest by another predator, a snake.

“I took a photo one day and it looked like my dog was being attacked by an eagle,” he laughed, indicating the three eagles in his series are named Tom, Dick and Harry.

Mr MacIntyre makes his creations with clear barbed wire purchased from the hardware store.

“Clear barbed wire paints better,” he explained. “If I use blue barbed wire and want to paint it, it looks black.”

The sculptures are painted with wood paint and Mr MacIntyre uses chain links, ball bearings and other items for the fi ner details such as beaks, eyes, claws and so on.

Mr MacIntyre is currently putting the fi nishing touches to a life size Merino ram. “My next door neighbour named him Mervyn,” he laughed.

His next project will be a Brahman bull.

Mr MacIntyre has made things for others but has never sold any of his sculptures or taken a paid commission.

“I’ve made a bit of stuff and given it away but I’ve never sold

anything.”

When asked about how long it takes to make his creations, Mr MacIntyre said that he couldn’t really say as he doesn’t take much notice of time nowadays.

“Time’s irrelevant to me, I’m retired.”

It’s clear that for Mr MacIntyre, his time in retirement is well spent making things of interest to him.

And while he may not call what he makes “art”, others certainly would. Great art.

Clockwise from main photo, top: Greg MacIntyre with the Commonwealth Coat of Arms he created; Dick the wedge-tailed eagle; Mervyn the Merino; The Narromine Light Horseman he created in 2020; Doogs the Dragonfly. PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR; SUPPLIED.

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Political News & Opinion COULTON’S CATCH UP Comment by MARK COULTON, Federal Member for Parkes

Christmas gift for local volunteers LAST week I was thrilled to announce that a total of 30 community groups in the Parkes electorate will share in more than $109,000 under the latest round of the federal government’s volunteer grants program.

Volunteers play a vital role in shaping this electorate; they give countless hours of their time for the betterment of their communities and this funding is a wonderful early Christmas gift, enabling them to continue their great work.

These past two years have been particularly challenging for our volunteer organisations, whose access to volunteers and ability to fundraise has been hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic, so I know these grants will be especially welcomed this year.

Funds on offer to build better regions I ENCOURAGE local councils and community organisations in the Parkes electorate to apply for round six of

the building better regions fund (BBRF), with a total of $250 million in funding available for new infrastructure and community projects to be funded and delivered from next year.

Under the last round, we secured more than $11 million for the Parkes electorate, including $8.7 million for Broken Hill City Council to build a new library and cultural hub in the CBD, $2.1 million for a new kitchen and laundry at Cooinda Coonabarabran nursing home, and $329,514 for Gilgandra Shire Council’s Mill on Miller Street project.

Our government has a strong track record of delivering projects that are important to regional Australians and I look forward to seeing what exciting applications come in this time.

Projects will be funded under two streams, the infrastructure stream and the community investment stream.

Applications close in February 2022.

Disaster allowance now available PEOPLE who have been impacted by recent flooding and storms across the Parkes electorate can now access fi nancial support to help them get back on their feet.

The Australian government disaster recovery allowance (DRA) is now available to support people whose income has

AROUND UND THE ELECTORATE Comment by DUGALD SAUNDERS, State Member for Dubbo

It’s hard to believe that it’s Christmas time already!

THIS time last year we were looking forward to some respite from the months of lockdowns, reuniting with family and friends, and life getting back to normal.

We did enjoy that, for a while. But then the pandemic hit us harder than ever before.

It’s been really wonderful to see everyone pulling together to stay home, get tested and get vaccinated. By doing your best to follow the health advice, you’ve saved lives.

Thank you. The whole of Narromine shire rallied to get through one of its toughest challenges yet, and I couldn’t be more proud to call this region home and represent you in the NSW parliament.

2022 will be a big year for us. COVID won’t be going anywhere, but so long as we keep our hands clean and our vaccination rates high, we’ll continue to see it having less of an impact on our lives. It’s also crucial that we continue to get tested and stay home if we have any symptoms.

It’s all of our responsibility to keep each other safe and well, but we’ve beaten this thing before and we’ll do it again.

2022 will also be a big year for the greater western region. This week

Mark Coulton says the Parkes electorate is well-placed to bounce back stronger than ever in 2022. been affected by the severe weather in the Bourke, Brewarrina, Broken Hill, Cobar, Coonamble, Dubbo, Gilgandra, Gunnedah, Gwydir, Lachlan, Moree Plains, Narrabri, Narromine, Walgett, Warren, and Warrumbungle local government areas.

The disaster recovery allowance provides a short-term income support payment to assist individuals whose income has been affected because of this disastrous event.

I know this support will be a great relief for so many people across my electorate who have

I was sworn in as the minister for agriculture, forestry and western NSW. I’m incredibly honoured that the premier and deputy premier have put their faith in me, and I’m determined to be the best minister I can be. I’m a proud son of western NSW, growing up on a couple of properties at Mendooran before moving to Sydney to pursue a career in the media. It was the memories of my time out here that drew me inevitably back to the west to raise my family 15-years-ago. Since then I’ve dedicated myself to listening to the people, and I will continue to do so.

I wish you a very happy and safe Christmas and New Year. Please keep taking all the necessary precautions around COVID, and if you’re travelling on our roads, please take care! I’m looking forward to the Dubbo electorate prospering in 2022.

IN the wake of COVID, we’re seeing more and more people keen to explore their own backyard in regional NSW – but they need somewhere to go!

So it was great to be able to announce $35,000 from the Stronger Country Communities Fund for Narromine Shire Council to improve the amenity, accessibility and safety at public toilets on Trangie’s main street and at the library, as well as at Narromine’s Rotary Park.

These upgrades will support more people to stop and shop in the Narromine shire, as well as take part in the many recreational activities on offer.

The funding will also be put towards a beautification project at Tomingley’s Eric Woods Park.

Thank you to the council for prioritising these amenities and ensuring they meet the needs of the community for years to come!

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been seriously impacted by the widespread flooding and storms. Claims for DRA can be made to Services Australia.

Christmas wishes THE past year has been a particularly challenging one for communities across the Parkes electorate, with the COVID-19 outbreak, lockdowns, a mouse plague, and now widespread flooding topping off a year many of us will be glad to see the end of.

But while it’s been a testing time for so many indi-

viduals, families, and small businesses, our communities have come together, as they always do, to get through these challenges.

And now, as our country and states begin to open, the Parkes electorate is well-placed to bounce back stronger than ever.

There’s plenty to look forward to and I’m confident 2022 will be a great year ahead.

I wish you a wonderful, safe, and happy festive season and hope that this year it is extra special as you are reunited with loved ones.

of rural towns but with drought and the COVID-19 pandemic, the last few years have hit them hard.

So we’re helping get the show back on the road! Applications are now open for the $5 million Country Shows Support Package, with grants available to help make sure shows are COVID Safe, subsidise stall fees, equipment hire, upgrade facilities or engage local artists or musicians.

Applications close in April 2022, or when funding is exhausted.

TO THE EDITOR

LOCAL not-for-profits played an enormous role supporting our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic – but many of them weren’t actually eligible for JobSaver or JobSaver Not-For-Profit.

The NSW government’s Social Sector Support Fund is providing organisations with grants of between $10,000 and $200,000. Local organisations receiving funding include: f Orana Support Service – $200,000 f Narromine Community Skills Project Inc – $40,000 f Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service – $200,000 f Kanandah Retirement Ltd – $85,000 These organisations all worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic to support people doing it tough, and this funding can assist with brokering services and support for clients.

In addition, not-for-profit organisation LeaderLife will receive $30,000 through the Empowering and Supporting Local Communities program.

Joh and her team supported a lot of vulnerable people through the hardship of the pandemic, and this grant will help them support community health initiatives as we continue to deal with COVID-19.

AFTER extended periods of lockdown and being distanced from our friends and family, many are in the process of planning big Christmas celebrations with loved ones they haven’t seen in some time. What would it look like for you this Christmas to add an extra seat at your celebration table?

Loneliness is not a new thing. It’s an epidemic in our nation that has been bubbling away under the surface for many years.

COVID-19 wasn’t the initiator of the loneliness epidemic in our nation, but rather it has intensified and amplified this issue for many and brought it to the surface.

In a recent survey conducted by the Australian government, 54 per cent of people shared feeling lonelier since the beginning of the pandemic and a quarter of people aged 12-89 reporting “problematic” levels of loneliness.

As you put the fi nal touches on your Christmas celebrations this year consider setting an extra place at your table. It could change a life and it might change yours too.

Mitchell Evans, Mission Leader at The Salvation Army

WISHING you a very Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous 2022, Dugald.

Thank you for your help MY wife and I extend a big thank you to the doctors, ambulance, police and all the other passers-by who rendered valuable assistance when we were involved in a vehicle incident near Narromine on Wednesday, December 15, 2021.

Thank you all.

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in the new year.

The training is designed to cover many of the roles that will be established in the shire over the coming years and what an exciting future the shire is entering. With vision and the support of the government, we will see over a thousand jobs being created here in our shire and a growth trajectory that is both exciting and daunting.

Already we are planning for this growth and it is largely due to the efforts of the people within the council. The vision is local and almost entirely in the absence of government help.

With the announcement of the materials distribution centre at our Inland Rail Freight Hub, it will be exciting when the federal government comes on board with some funding in line with all the other centres on inland rail.

We may have been temporarily forgotten, but our endeavours to make Narromine shire a regional growth centre are ongoing.

Please enjoy a wonderful and safe Christmas and New Year. Take time with family and friends to enjoy precious time together that has been in scarce proportions lately.

Finally to all the staff at Narromine Shire Council, I wish to thank and acknowledge the great work being done and their dedication to the shire.

The towns look amazing and that is not by accident.

I look forward with great anticipation to 2022 and hope to catch up early in the new year.

Merry Christmas.

Mayor’s Christmas Message Comment by CRAIG DAVIES, Narromine Shire mayor WHAT an ever changing world we live in. COVID-19 again on the rise when we all thought it was slowly disappearing, but fortunately a less dangerous variant. Please make sure you are fully vaccinated.

Another stop-start harvest with weather disruptions and some quality downgrades mixed in with excellent yields.

Some areas have coped with storms of over 125mm in an hour and other locations completely missed the rain.

Is it any wonder we sometimes yearn for “the good old days” when life was somewhat more predictable?

I wish to congratulate all councillors on their nominations to council and being declared councillor. I wish to thank this same group for the privilege of being able to lead the council again as mayor and congratulate Cr Dawn Collins on being elected to the role of deputy mayor.

Our December meeting of council was very pleasing for the manner in which all councillors have indicated a collaborative and cooperative approach to ensuring great outcomes for the shire and although it is new we have a

Craig Davies, recently re-elected as mayor, says the Narromine Shire is looking forward to significant jobs growth over the next two to three years. PHOTO: NARROMINE STAR team.

I have confidence in this team approach being a hallmark of this council.

There could be no better lead up to Christmas than knowing we have a newspaper back in town. Lucie Peart and Tim Pankhurst deserve our thanks for their confidence in our shire by establishing the paper which will bring much information and comfort to the many people who will be regular readers.

Sharon Bonthuys is also a very welcome addition to both our shire, and the paper, as the

lady responsible for most of the content in our paper. Don’t hesitate to contact her if you have newsworthy information.

They are also still very keen for a self-starter to take up a role as the business development/advertising manager.

This is a high profi le job that would suit someone wishing to take a greater role in the shire and help the paper remain viable into the long-term.

The recent announcement of Simmons Global establishing a high tech manufacturing workshop in Narromine is a wonderful addition to the

growth of the shire.

Approximately 250 jobs will be generated over the next two-to-three years across a range of disciplines giving a wide choice of career paths to young people wishing to enter the local workforce.

Along with industry, the council is involved in establishing a training program that will cater to the needs of students and young people across a range of professions.

I encourage all those looking for work opportunities to contact the council, or the high school principals, for details

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Narromine Star is taking a break for the Christmas-New Year period. This is our last edition for 2021. Our next edition will be published on Thursday, January 20.

The Narromine Star team would like to thank you all for the warm welcome we’ve received since bringing local news back to the region at the start of November.

Your overwhelmingly positive feedback – “it’s great to have a local paper again” – is really appreciated!

Have a safe and happy holiday season!

If you’d like to get in touch during the holidays, the best option is to email newsroom@narrominestar.com.au.

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OVER the past 18 months, individuals and businesses across western NSW have been burdened by the pandemic. However in August, COVID’s delta strain arrived with unmatched ferocity.

“The interlinking of regional communities meant as soon as Dubbo entered a lockdown, Narromine followed shortly afterwards”, said Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders.

Even now, the origins of Narromine’s fi rst COVID case still remains unknown.

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By BROOKE CHANDLER A WESTERN Australian engineering company will relocate its operations to Narromine, creating up to 253 full time local jobs and providing a major boost to the state’s advanced manufacturing sector.

The announcement was made during Premier Dominic Perrottet and Deputy Premier Paul Toole’s visit to Dubbo on Monday.

The pair announced a further $55 million has been injected into the NSW Government’s Regional Job Creation Fund, and an advanced manufacturing precinct at Narromine is among the 68 projects set to benefit from the fund.

Mr Toole said a $4.8 million grant will help engineering company Simmons Global relocate its operations to Narromine. “(The company) will produce everything from unmanned aerial drones to solar UV monitors that tell teachers when students should play in the shade, as well as help upskill local indigenous and youth workers through apprenticeships.”

Mr Perrottet said the establishment of Simmons Global in Narromine illustrates what the Regional Job Crea-

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NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet, centre, makes the announcement to local media this week, watched on by Simmons Global CEO David Simmons, left, and Deputy Premier Paul Toole.

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“Just as Mr Simmons mention Fund is designed to deliver. “NSW will have a competi- tioned himself, council staff tive advantage when it comes have enjoyed the opportunity to advanced manufacturing. of working with the company So, it’s a good example of the to attract (this new) business government partnering with to our town”, Ms Redden said.

Established in March this the private sector to drive capital investment. What comes year, the Regional Job Creaoff the back of it is job creation tion Fund provides co-fundin local areas,” Mr Perrottet ed grants of between $100,000 and $10 million to fast track said. indusWith Mayor Craig Davies on projects in emerging help businessleave, Narromine Shire Coun- tries as well as expand their operations. es cil General Manager Jane Mr Perrottet said his govRedden and Deputy Mayor Dawn Collins attended Mon- ernment aims to stimulate over 6500 jobs in regionday’s press conference.

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Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders described the advanced manufacturing precinct as a ‘game changer’ for the Narromine community.

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Simmons Global CEO and Group Technical Director David Simmons is confident in transitioning the manufacturing process of his company back into Australia but, more importantly, back into NSW and its regional areas.

“Narromine is an ideal location,” Mr Simmons said.

“It’s centrally focussed in NSW, we are able to transport up and down the eastern seaboard. We need a lot of space around us. We also need a functioning aerodrome for our production.”

Mr Simmons spoke of his plans to complement the funda training and develwith ing THE NSW government’s drive programme in 2022. opment to become a major supthat this fully awareglobal “We’re plier of critical minerals and and there base is not a skills high-tech metals will be realpeople not experienced are with ised the establishment of the type equipwho work on Australia’s fi rst Critical Minthat andin technologies mentHub erals the central this.” intowest. to bring going we’re Deputy premier and minister for resources Paul Toole announced the hub near Dubbo earlier this week, while launching NSW’s fi rst Critical Thursday, December 16, 2021 Minerals and High-Tech Metals Strategy.

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Multi-milliondollar inland rail centre THE Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has proposed that a multi-million-dollar material distribution centre be built in Narromine as part of the Inland Rail Project.

Planning and investigations are underway for the facility which will service the future installation of ballast, sleepers, rail and turnouts along the 1700-kilometre inland rail alignment.

ARTC inland rail interim chief executive Rebecca Pickering said Narromine has been selected as the preferred location for the southern material distribution centre due to its prominence and locality along the inland rail alignment.

“Narromine is a significant location for the inland rail as it is the staging point for the largest greenfield section of the project between Narromine and Narrabri,” she said.

“It is hoped that the development of the facility will generand j ate opportunities for jobs suppliers of goods and serrea. vices in the area. n to stor“In addition ing materials,, we would also set up site offices which willl generate long-lasting employment opportunities..

Member forr Parkulton es, Mark Coulton aid (pictured), said ed proposed the

distribution centre in Narromine is a great win for the local community.

“We’re already seeing the enormous benefits inland rail is bringing to communities along the Narrabri-to-North Star section, and now it’s Narromine’s turn to reap the rewards,” Mr Coulton said.

“This distribution centre will create a boom for the local economy, providing opportunities for local people and businesses to be involved in this once-in-a-generation project.

“Inland rail will support 7500 jobs in NSW at the peak of construction and boost gross state product by $3.4 billion over construction and the fi rst 50 years of operation.

“Once complete, the Melbourne-to-Brisbane line will provide connection to a network of roads and rail that can increase the resilience of local supply chains and enhance capacity for regional businesses to access new markets for gencome.” erations to come. encourPicker Mrs Pickering community to aged the co take part in the planning whic will need process which over the comple to be completed month before concoming months struction starts early ye next year.

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Deputy premier Paul Toole with Australian Strategic Materials chairman Ian Gandel.

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Mr Toole said critical minerals and high-tech metals such as cobalt, nickel and copper will play a vital role in making NSW the number one investment destination for mining and advanced manufacturin g.

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CAUTION: There are several road and area closures across the Narromine Shire.

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By BROOKE CHANDLER WHEN it rains, it pours and that is certainly the case for Narromine residents who join the other three-quarter s of the state on flood alert.

The Bureau of Meteorology's (BOM) declaration of La Niña – a climate driver typically associated with wet conditions – appears to have been outrun by already above average rainfall. For the month November, Narromine beat of its 182 millimetre record, dating back to the year 2000.

La Niña occurs when there are cooler than average waters in the eastern Pacifi Ocean and warmer watersc

in the west. This results in stronger than average trade winds and more moisture over northern and eastern Australia.

This La Niña is expected to be relatively short lived, but with already full catchments following a La Niña last summer in addition to a wet winter and spring, its impacts are said to be severe.

A significant storm with downpours of 66 millimetres took place on Wednesday November 24 evening and into Thursday. The banks of the Macquarie River began to swell and Burrendong Dam’s capacity rose from 127 per cent to 140 per cent across the

same 24 hour period.

On Saturday, Water NSW officials notified flows would be increasing from 25,000 megalitres per day to 35,000 megalitres per day as the dam reached the flood mitigation zone.

NSW State Emergency Service (SES) western zone commander, David Monk, said the Macquarie River is expected to reach 9.1 metres this week, leaving Narromine on a minor flood alert.

“Further rises are possible,” Mr Monk told the Narromine Star, “but that is attributable to more rain which we are forecast to get.

“Places like Dubbo and

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Warren will feel the outfl ow of water from Burrendong a lot more than Narromine due to their geographical location.”

Motorists are advised to exercise caution at numerous locations across the shire including all unsealed roads, Burroway Road, Webbs Siding Road and Warren Road, from the Weemabah intersection to Trangie Collie Road intersection.

“The team is working very hard at the moment and know that we are in this for the long haul. We have received lots of stupid calls from people who have forgotten the dangers flooded areas and runing of waters,” Mr Monk added.

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Family members spoke but did not serve overseas. ry were honoured by NarEwen Way in the Aviation a providing event, romine Shire Council at at the Business Park has been a morning tea held on De- unique personal perspecnamed in honour of Ewen relatives’ their on tive cember 9 at Narromine Aviachievements and involve- TD Jones, who began his ation Business Park. flying career in Narromine Narromine the with ment of three Descendants of in 1942 with the Royal Austhe four aviators – Ewen Aerodrome and Aero Club Air Force (RAAF). tralian years. the over Keith Jones, Thomas David Continued page 9 Three of the aviators, Hayden, Keith Powell and

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Community News

Lyn Barber decorating her drinkware at Trangie Library’s first Crafternoon event. Photos by Macquarie Regional Library/Allison Nash.

Christina Duke, Lyn Barber, Stacey Neville, Allison Nash.

Crafternoon in Trangie

By SHARON BONTHUYS

TRANGIE Library hosted its fi rst ‘Crafternoon’ on December 15, 2021, with attendees trying their hand at do-it-yourself drinkware using special paint pens to illustrate different styles of glasses.

Participant Lyn Barber said there were various tips and tricks attendees could use in creating

their artwork on drinkware, such as using stencils to help create patterns, shapes or outlines, for example.

Simple patterning such as long strokes or dots can produce visually stunning images.

Participants took their drinkware home to complete the process, which involves placing it in an oven for 20 minutes to

cure the paint. Once the item has cooled, it can then be used for drinking.

A chance for a chat, craft and a cuppa, Crafternoons are for everyone.

No previous crafting experience is necessary and although there will be an activity planned, attendees can bring their own projects to work on if desired. The next activity will be card-making.

Christina Duke with her newly decorated glass.

Annual Christmas Bash at Cross Roads Hotel

By BROOKE CHANDLER OVER 100 partygoers turned out to Tomingley’s Cross Roads Hotel to celebrate both the end of the working week and the holiday season.

With a well supplied bar and bistro, guests were treated to live music from Dubbo band ‘Under The Radar’. A Great Northern keg, meat trays, an esky and Oztail swag were some of the take home items for winning partygoers.

Business owner Darryl Kennaugh said “the community spirit on Friday night was incredible”. “‘Under The Radar’ did a great job at keeping everybody entertained. We were so happy with their performance, we have already booked them for our post race event next year,” Mr Kennaugh added.

Pictured, top to bottom: f The bar was full for the Tomingley Cross Roads Hotel’s Christmas party. Photos supplied. f Cheerful smiles from ‘Under The Radar’ band members post performance. f Red and white pirate hats were shared amongst the guests.

Spreading joy: Alagalah Street, Narromine is a prime Christmaslight-looking spot for families.

PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

Local house, a shining example of community spirit

By BROOKE CHANDLER THERE are Christmas light displays, and then there is the Newton house.

Transport business owner James Newton and his wife Erin have combined their love of antique machinery and light decorating.

“We wanted to do something different,” Mr Newton told the Narromine Star, “to really bring the community together and spread Christmas joy”.

Instead of lining their gutter with strings of fairy lights, the Newton family parked an Allis Chalmers Grader in their front yard.

“We have tangled it in fluorescent

Christmas lights and put Santa sitting in the driver's seat,” Mr Newton explained.

“This is the third year we have done this. Last year, Santa was driving a tractor and next year, we have set the bar high with plans to have Santa swimming in a tank.”

‘Santa driving the Grader’ at 50 Alagalah Street, Narromine has become a huge attraction.

“The wet weather has tarnished my plans of creating a perimeter of presents around the grader. But other than that, we have had huge interests in what we have been doing. Locals should come and check it out.”

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TAG Christmas party TRANGIE Action Group’s (TAG) annual Christmas party was held on Saturday, December 18 at Trangie Bowling Club.

It was an outstanding success, with families gathering on the lawns to kick start the festive season and try their luck at winning on the chocolate wheel, while the children were entertained with a variety of activities from a bygone era.

Although not seen for a number of years, the egg and spoon race proved popular with the more athletic members of the crowd, along with paper plane making. While lightning flashes warned of an oncoming storm, the rain held off for the evening, enabling Santa Claus to arrive in style on a Spider, piloted by Trangie’s Rockin’ Robbie.

This year’s format was slightly different to that of past years in that local business houses were not canvassed for donations. Instead, the event was generously supported by Narromine Shire Council and the Regional Australia Community Partnership Program.

TAG would like to express its appreciation to the community members who nominated the organisation as a beneficiary of this program.

The monster raffle produced eight draws with a fi nal draw for $500 worth of vouchers to be redeemed at local business houses. Winners on the night were Geoff Smith, Colleen Evans, Sally Appleyard, Mel Gleeson, Snow Milgate, Pat Skinner, Gillian Foster, Ros Haydon and Merrilyn Pearce while Pat Riley won the vouchers.

Trangie Action Group meets on the fi rst Wednesday of each month with an agenda to provide or improve the facilities in the town and thus make it appealing as a tourist destination that will ultimately benefit the local economy and the town as a whole. New members and ideas are always welcome.

Trangie Action Group’s annual Christmas party was held on Saturday, December 18, at Trangie Bowling Club.

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Wishing you a very merry Christmas with loved ones and a safe and happy New Year Simone Berryman and branch secretary Amanda ham it up for Trangie CWA branch’s Christmas street stall.

CWA Street Stall

By PAT RILEY TRANGIE Country Women’s Association (CWA) branch held a very successful street stall on Friday, December 17 and would like to thank the members of the community who so generously supported the effort. A monster raffle, valued at approximately $700 with tickets sold online, will be drawn on Christmas Eve, with results published shortly after.

Tickets will be available until Thursday by contacting a branch member.

CWA is very appreciative of the generous donations received

from local businesses and would like to thank Emily of Peggy and Twig, Michelle of Whiskaway, Dee and Julie at Café 2823 and Lottie at The Studio.

Funds raised from this venture will be used to allay some of the costs of staging an event next year to celebrate the centenary of CWA in NSW and Senior’s Week.

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Narromine Fire and Rescue honours member efforts

By EWEN JONES THE Narromine Fire Brigade Christmas Party was held at the Narromine Golf Club, where some achievements of Narromine Retained Firefighters (RFF) were recognised.

The following RFF's receiving their 10-year Good Conduct Medals: RFF Christopher (CJ) Smyth 5251332; Mr Smyth joined Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) in October 2006. He transferred to Minmi, then to Dubbo, then back to Narromine, making October 2022, the 15th anniversary of service.

Mr Smyth’s medal was presented to him by FRNSW duty commander inspector Anthony Hojel.

RFF Lucas Walsh 900608; Lucas joined FRNSW in April 2010. Mr Walsh is the grandson of former Narromine captain Robert Hawkins AFSM. His father and grandfather were initial members of Narromine Fire Brigade, when it was formed in 1929. Mr Walsh is our current Engine Keeper, who keeps P401 clean, and ready to go 24/7. Mr Walsh’s medal was presented to him by his grandfather, and retired captain Robert Hawkins AFSM. Second Clasp to National Medal: Deputy captain Peter Treseder 401014; Mr Treseder joined FRNSW (then NSWFB) in December 1985, making this year his 36th year of service. Mr Treseder is the son of the longest serving 401 Station Narromine, deputy captain Bob Treseder.

Mr Treseder usually plays the role of Santa for many Community events. He is also very involved in Narromine Rugby, Narromine Golf and Squash Clubs, and used to drive the Narromine Preschool bus.

These RFF's are all outstanding, honest and reliable Firefighters, very much respected members of 401 Station

Narromine, and the Narromine Community.

This year’s retirements RFF John (Lachy) Maher 902409; Mr Maher joined FRNSW in January 2013 at 265 Station Coonamble and transferred to 401 Station Narromine in 2016.

Mr Maher’s knowledge of Road Crash Rescue (RCR) is second to none. He was deputy captain of 265 Station Coonamble, and is a much respected member of both Coonamble and Narromine Brigades, and Communities.

Mr Maher was presented his Structural Firefighting helmet, signed by Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders, by Narromine Shire Council mayor Craig Davies.

RFF Marc Barton 902963; Mr Barton joined FRNSW at 401 Station in October 2013. He was one of five new recruits who all joined 401 Station Narromine in 2013. Ms Barton has a very positive “can do” attitude and approach to any task he is ever asked to perform. He constructed the steel frame that holds our electronic message board and Fire Station Sign. He is also a very respected member of the Narromine Fire Brigade, and Narromine Community.

Both outstanding, honest and reliable fi refighters, and will be truly missed by the organisation.

RFF Reneee Reynolds and deputy commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell AFSM. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED.

RFF Lucas Walsh and his grandfather retired captain Robert Hawkins AFSM.

RFF C Smyth (CJ) and inspector Anthony Hojel.

Ewen Jones and Marc Barton.

Retiring RFF Lachy Maher.

Ewen Jones and Peter Treseder.

This year’s graduates On Friday, December 17, 2021, RFF Renee Reynolds 907675 attended the new state of the art FRNSW Training Facility in Orchid Hills Sydney, to attend her graduation ceremony. She joined 214 both Permanent and Retained Firefighters – the largest graduation ceremony ever held. Other graduations were delayed because of COVID-19, so on this occasion classes two-six all graduate together.

Great prizes for Summer Reading Club participants

By SHARON BONTHUYS

Summer Reading Club. PHOTO: NARROMINE STAR.

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PARENTS and carers who are looking for something fun for their children to do over the school holidays that costs nothing, expands their knowledge and rewards them for participating should check out the Summer Reading Club program at Narromine shire libraries.

Running until the end of January, the Summer Reading Club rewards children aged between five and 16-years for

reading books.

To participate, children can visit their local library and collect a Summer Reading Club pack and logs to record the books they read as part of the program.

Every day that they read or listen to a story, this is to be recorded in the logs. After 10 days of reading, children can return their logs and collect a prize.

There are multiple prizes to collect over the course of the program.

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Regional, State & National news

IPART announces rate peg purchased by councils, but the basket approach is a basTHERE is a concern among ket case if it comes out at affected councils for the fi- 0.7 per cent and needs to be nancial stability of local reformed.” governments, following the Across regional NSW, the Independent Pricing and Reg- skills shortage is seriously afulatory Tribunal (IPART) an- fecting councils’ ability to denounced the 2022 rate cap. liver service. Staff are leaving The rate cap announced has local councils to higher tiers been set at a baseline of 0.7 per of government where salaries cent, with an index for those are higher and budgets buoycommunities experiencing ant. As a result, wages have growth. This is the lowest rate escalated well above the two per cent council cap in 20 years. worker increases.

“There are 128 However, IPART has councils in NSW and determined a 0.7 per 78 of those will not cent increase. receive any benefit “No one wants from the growth factheir rates to go up, tor index,” said chair but this is driving of NSW Country real rate revenue Mayors Association, down and threatKen Keith OAM. ens our ongoing susMany of these low tainability, so when growth communithe communities ties are constituKen Keith that rely on us most ents of the Country need help, we will Mayors Association, which was formed to fight for be less able to deliver,” said Mr country councils. Commu- Keith OAM. “Councils are major emnities in regional areas have been significantly affected by ployers in country communithe impacts of drought, floods, ties, and more than ever the supply chain issues and COV- communities need strong viID-19, and are highly depend- able councils to support their ent on their local council to constituents in these tumultuous times. A cap of 0.7 per assist.

“The cost of construction, cent strikes at the very heart the cost of salaries, the cost of of our viability and more than steel, the cost of almost every just disappointing it feels like commodity consumed to de- we are completely disrespectliver public services has risen ed and subordinated as a tier dramatically, so this is noth- of government.”

The current rate cap is slowing short of devastating,” said ly reducing the income of Mr Keith OAM. “We know the rate peg is councils and will leave many based on the change in the Lo- councils with little alternative cal Government Cost Index but to seek special rate varia(LGCI), which is designed to tions just so they can maintain measure the average change existing services.

NSW is the only state with in prices of a fi xed ‘basket’ of goods and services that are rate capping.

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Greater One-horned Rhinos Amala and Hari. PHOTO: RICK STEVENS.

Greater One-horned Rhino makes public debut at Dubbo’s zoo

By BROOKE CHANDLER LOOKING for a family-friendly activity this holiday season? Dubbo’s Taronga Western Plains Zoo has a new tourist attraction.

Last week, Greater Onehorned Rhino calf, Hari, was moved to a large paddock visible to the public after reaching some significant growth milestones.

At nine weeks old, Hari is estimated to weigh around 100 kilograms.

His mother, Amala, is still very protective of her calf, which “is really good to see”, according to keeper Toby Stewart.

“Hari regularly suckles from Mum which is important as this is his main source of food and nutrients. While he isn’t ready for solid food just yet, he is trying to pick things up including sticks and bits of fruit left over from Amala.”

Amala and Hari’s paddock is a short walk from The Waterhole precinct where the pair are often found galloping around and wallowing in the mud.

“Hari seems to have a lot of energy as soon as he heads out into the paddock and he keeps running after Amala has stopped. He’ll then come back to her and give her a nudge and try to have a little spar with her,” Mr Stewart added.

The warmer weather does, however, limit mother and baby’s time in their paddock playground.

“Guests can visit daily, between 9.30am and 12.30pm,” Mr Stewart explained.

“Wallowing is an activity that helps keep rhinos cool on these hot summer days. It is also how they protect their skin from insect bites and the sun, with the mud acting as a sunscreen.”

Keepers have also been spending time with the calf in what is called a ‘creep’ area.

This is a small area attached to Amala and Hari’s behindthe-scenes yard.

Hari has the option to come into the area and interact with Zoo Keepers if he chooses to, whilst mum Amala eats her breakfast nearby.

“We don’t encourage him into this space but rather allow him to come in under his own steam. He can leave whenever he wants to return to Mum,” said keeper Stewart.

“This time with Hari is really important as it allows us to not only build a rapport with him from a young age, but also keep a close eye on him to make sure he is keeping healthy.

“This process helps create a bond between the keeper and calf and will go a long way in the future when he is an adult rhino.”

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Classroom News

Santa waving to the kids at Narromine Public School.

Santa Sighted at NPS

By CLARE GILL THE kindergarten to year two students at Narromine Public School (NPS) had a visit from the man in the big red suit in a big red truck.

The students gathered at the

fence line as Santa came past and tooted his horn and waved to the children. They all enjoyed a special ice-block and poppa treat together to wave Santa on his way. The team from station 401 Narromine, Fire & Rescue NSW, escorted Santa.

Congratulations to budding artists at Narromine Public School Congratulations to Indy Farvis and Noa Elder of year two who have been awarded highly commended in member for Dubbo, Dugald Saunders’ Christmas Card Competition.

The students were among hundreds of chil-

dren who entered the competition from the greater Dubbo electorate.

Pictured are students Noa Elder and Indy Farvis with their teacher, Molly Fisher.

Tilly Mulloy in year three spending time with Charlotte Nelson from year two. Photos by Narromine Public School.

Joe Robertson helping Talirah Otton with her transition to year three.

PHOTO: NARROMINE PUBLIC SCHOOL.

Stella Harding, Ellie Mae Haylan, Elinore Moses, Aryan Sanith Kiyyalath enjoying a Christmas treat.

Cooper Adams, Nattay Ebsworth-Adams and Jemma Unicomb.

Year two step up

By CLARE GILL AT Narromine Public School our year two students are getting ready to take on the next big step in primary school by completing transition to year three.

Each year two student has been assigned a buddy who has spent time teaching them the new routines as they move from stage one to stage two.

Right: Transition to year three buddies Ally Gill and Ava White.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, December 23, 2021

Narromine MEMORIAL SERVICE

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Narromine Star will be on holidays for the next few weeks.

Our next edition will be out Thursday, January 20.

The Advertising and Classifieds deadline for our next edition is Tuesday, January 18.

Prices start at $15. Email classifieds@narrominestar.com.au or Call 6176 1166

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Thursday, December 23, 2021 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

SUNDAY, December 26

SATURDAY, December 25

FRIDAY, December 24

Your Seven-Day TV Guide 6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. 1.30 Call The Midwife. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Think Tank. 4.55 Worzel Gummidge. Final. 5.55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 6.25 Shaun The Sheep. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Outback Ringer. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Midsomer Murders. 10.00 Talking Heads. Final. 10.30 QI. 11.00 Sammy J: Full Credit To Christmas. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Dr Russell’s Imaginarium. 2.30 All Is Bright. 3.45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.15 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News.

7.30 Silent Night: A Song For The World. 9.10 Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender. 10.45 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 11.40 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games. 1.25 Celebrity Mastermind. 3.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Santa’s Boots. (2018) 2.00 House Of Wellness. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. 7.00 MOVIE: Elf. (2003) Will Ferrell, James Caan. 9.00 MOVIE: Fred Claus. (2007) Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti, Elizabeth Banks. 11.20 MOVIE: Isle Of Dogs. (2018) 1.20 Home Shopping.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer.

11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Christmas Movie Christmas. (2019) 1.45 Garden Gurus Moments. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Christmas With Delta Goodrem. 8.00 Carols By Candlelight.

11.00 Christmas At Highclere Castle. 12.00 The Weakest Link. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Jamie: Together At Christmas. 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Inside Bold. Final. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Living Room. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention To 2021? 9.40 Rhys Darby: Big In Japan. 10.40 The Graham Norton Show. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ (22) Programs.

6.05 Ben And Holly. 6.35 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.00 Dino Dana. 7.15 Odd Squad.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 MOVIE: Roxanne. (1987) Steve Martin. 10.15 Doctor Who. 11.05 Live At The Apollo. 11.50 QI Christmas Special. 12.25 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? 12.55 Insert Name Here. 1.25 Sick Of It. 1.45 Community. 2.10 Parks And Recreation.

2.35 Close. 5.05 Kids’ Programs.

6.00 (31) WorldWatch.

10.30 SBS Courtside. 11.00 Basketball. NBA. 76ers v Hawks. 1.30 Florence Has Left The Building. 1.45 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Challenge Cup. Highlights. 3.50 WorldWatch.

5.15 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire.

7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 Taskmaster: Champion Of Champions. 10.10 The Year That Changed Love. 11.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning (62) Programs. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute.

9.30 NBC Today. 12.00 House Of Wellness.

1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 3.30 Mayor’s Christmas Carols. New. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. 8.30 The Amazing Homemakers. 9.30 Australia’s Big Backyards.

10.30 The Mentalist. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning (81) Programs. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Seaway. 1.00 Death In Paradise. 2.10 The Young And The Restless.

3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Quiet Weekend. (1946) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 A Very Royal Christmas: Secrets Of Sandringham. 8.30 Poirot. 10.30 Midsomer Murders. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Home (53) Shopping.

7.00 Infomercials. 8.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 JAG. 12.00 MacGyver. 1.00 Star Trek. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 11.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 12.30 Home Shopping.

1.00 Infomercials. 1.30 Home Shopping. 2.00 SEAL Team. 3.00 NCIS: New Orleans. 5.00 Diagnosis Murder.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 8.10 MOVIE: Hank Zipzer’s Christmas Catastrophe.

(2016) 9.40 MOVIE: Saving Santa. (2013) 11.00 MOVIE: Elliot The Littlest Reindeer. (2018) 12.30 Kids’ Programs. 5.40 Odd Squad. 6.05 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. 6.35 Little Lunch. 7.00 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 MOVIE: Shaun The Sheep: The Movie. (2015) 8.55 Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes. 9.55 Horrible Histories. 12.10 Close.

6.00 News Breakfast on Christmas Eve. 9.00 ABC News Mornings.

12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.30 Australian Story. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Courtney Act’s One Plus One. 10.00 The World.

Final. 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.15 Way Out Ag. 11.30 Back Roads. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.00 Heavy Rescue: 401. 1.00 Great Lake Warriors. 3.00 Shipping Wars. 3.30 Bull Riding.

PBR Australia. Monster Energy Tour. 4.00 Timbersports. 4.30 Billion Dollar Wreck. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 American Pickers.

7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Upgrade. (2018) Logan Marshall-Green. 9.30 MOVIE: Outback.

(2019) Lauren Lofberg, Taylor Wiese. 11.20 MOVIE: Toke. (2020) 1.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

12.00 The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 Airwolf. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Malcolm In The Middle. 5.10 MOVIE: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. (1982) 7.30 MOVIE: The Goonies. (1985) 9.45 MOVIE: Uncle Buck. (1989) 11.45 Malcolm. 12.15 Desperate Housewives. 2.10 Vanderpump Rules. 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Fury. 3.30 Ninjago: Masters Of Spinjitzu. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 NBL Slam.

7.30 Seinfeld. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle.

10.00 Frasier. 11.00 The King Of Queens. 12.00 Becker. 1.00 Man With A Plan. 1.30 Seinfeld.

3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Friends. 11.30 2 Broke Girls. 12.00 Home Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.00 Home Shopping. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning (2) Programs. 12.00 ABC News Summer. 12.30 A Berry Royal Christmas.

1.25 Lucy Worsley’s Christmas Carol Odyssey.

2.25 Would I Lie To You? 2.55 Hard Quiz: Battle Of The Has Beens. 3.35 Christmas In Australia With Christine Anu. 4.30 Midsomer Murders. 6.00 The Penguin King With David Attenborough. 7.00 ABC News On Christmas Day. 7.40 The Royal Variety Performance. 9.35 Call The Midwife. 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 A World Of Calm. 2.25 Patrizio Buanne: Celebration. 3.25 NSW Seniors’ Christmas Concert. 4.45 Wonderful World Of Chocolate Christmas. 5.35 Secrets Of The Toy Shop: Inside Hamleys. 6.30 News. 7.30 Deck The Halls: The Luxury Christmas Decorators.

8.30 On Broadway. 10.00 MOVIE: Lion. (2016) 12.05 Dolly Parton: 50 Years At The Opry.

1.35 The Chocolate Factory: Inside Cadbury Australia. 4.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special. 2.30 Salvation Army Christmas Special. 3.00 MOVIE: Jack Frost.

(1998) 5.00 Highway Patrol. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. 8.00 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Vacation. (1983) 10.10 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. (1989) 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Christmas Pageant. 8.00 Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols. 10.00 Good Food Christmas. 10.30 CMA Country Christmas.

11.30 Christmas With Delta Goodrem. 1.00 Carols By Candlelight. 4.00 MOVIE: Blizzard.

(2003) 6.00 Nine News Saturday. 7.00 MOVIE: Deck The Halls. (2006) 8.50 MOVIE: Four Holidays. (2008) Reese Witherspoon, Vince Vaughn, Mary Steenburgen. 10.45 Dame Edna Rules The Waves. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 4x4 Adventures. 1.00 All 4 Adventure.

2.00 Christmas With Australian Women’s Weekly. 3.00 Everyday Gourmet. 3.30 Taste Of Australia. 4.00 Waltzing Jimeoin. 4.30 Roads Less Travelled. 5.00 News. 6.00 Terry Pratchett’s The Abominable Snow Baby. 6.30 A Baby Reindeer’s First Christmas. 7.30 The Dog House. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Ben And Holly. 6.25 Peter Rabbit Xmas Tale.

6.55 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 A Very Specky Christmas. 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.10 QI. 9.40 Live At The Apollo. 10.30 Mock The Week. 11.00 Schitt’s Creek. 11.45 Catastrophe.

12.10 Upstart Crow. 12.40 Review With Myles Barlow: Christmas Special. 1.10 GameFace. 1.35 Red Dwarf. 2.05 Escape From The City. 3.05 Close. 5.40 Kids’ Programs.

6.00 (31) WorldWatch.

11.35 Hindi News. 12.00 Alone. 4.55 America: News. 5.20 PBS News. 6.20 Taskmaster Norway. 7.10 Travel Man: Rebel Wilson In Florence. 8.05 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 8.30 Saving The Delorean Time Machine. 9.30 The X-Files.

1.40 Undressed. 2.40 France 24. 3.00 Thai News. 3.30 Bangla News. 4.00 Punjabi News.

4.30 Sri Lankan Sinhalese News. 5.00 Korean News. 5.30 Indonesian News.

6.00 Home (62) Shopping.

8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Bargain Hunt. 11.00 Weekender. 11.30 Creek To Coast. 12.00 A Foodies Guide To Kyushu Japan. 1.15 MOVIE: Stay Away, Joe. (1968) 3.30 MOVIE: Charro! (1969) 5.30 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 6.30 The Hotel Inspector. 7.30 MOVIE: The Tender Trap. (1955) Frank Sinatra, Debbie Reynolds. 9.30 Escape To The Country.

10.30 The Mentalist. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Newstyle (81) Direct. 6.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.00 With You This Christmas. 10.30 Edgar Wallace Mysteries.

11.45 Seaway. 12.50 MOVIE: The Holly And The Ivy. (1952) 2.30 The Secret Life Of The Zoo. 3.30 A Very Royal Christmas: Secrets Of Sandringham. 4.30 MOVIE: White Christmas.

(1954) Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye. 7.00 Carols

By Candlelight. 10.00 Timeless. 12.00 Gideon’s Way. 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

6.00 Home (53) Shopping.

6.30 Infomercials. 8.00 Home Shopping. 9.00 The Doctors. 10.00 MacGyver. 12.00 Diagnosis Murder. 1.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures.

2.00 All 4 Adventure. 3.00 JAG. 4.00 Bondi Rescue. 4.30 iFish Summer Series. 5.00 Waltzing Jimeoin. 5.30 Stories Of Bikes. 6.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.20 MacGyver. 11.20 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 1.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ (23) Programs. 7.25 School Of Rock. 7.50 The Dengineers. 8.20 Miraculous. 4.00 Kong: King Of The Apes. 5.20 Horrible Histories. 7.00 MOVIE: The Midnight Gang. (2018) Oliver Zetterström, Alan Davies.

8.05 Wallace And Gromit: A Grand Day Out. 8.30 MOVIE: Grandpa’s Great Escape. (2018) Tom Courtenay, David Walliams, Kit Connor.

9.45 Shaun The Sheep. 10.15 The Wonderful World Of Kittens. 11.50 Close.

6.00 Morning (24) Programs. 3.00 ABC News Summer. 3.30 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. 4.00 ABC News Summer. 4.30 The World In 2021. 5.00 ABC News Summer. 5.30 Throwback: Our Childhoods Revisited. 6.00 ABC News Summer. 6.30 Heywire. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Crocodile Territory: Protecting A Predator. 8.00 ABC News Summer. 8.25 Aust Story. 9.00 ABC News Summer. 9.30 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning (63) Programs. 10.30 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. King Of Wings.

11.30 Your 4x4. 12.00 The Mike & Cole Show.

12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00 American Pickers.

3.00 Motor Racing. Velocity Invitational.

Highlights. 4.00 Shipping Wars. 5.00 Billion Dollar Wreck. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Full Custom Garage: Sports Car Edition. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

(82) 8.00 MOVIE: AliceMiranda – A Royal Christmas Ball. (2021) 9.30 Kids’ Programs. 2.40 MOVIE: Becoming Santa.

(2015) 4.25 Kids’ Programs. 4.55 The Nanny: Oy To The World. 5.25 MOVIE: Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch. (2018) 7.00 LEGO Masters Bricksmas Special. 10.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 11.30 Malcolm. 12.00 Desperate Housewives.

2.00 Below Deck Mediterranean. 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 (52) The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 11.30 Jamie’s Easy Christmas Countdown.

12.30 Jamie: Together At Christmas. 1.30 Carol’s Second Act. 2.30 Brides Of Beverly Hills. 3.30 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory.

9.45 2 Broke Girls. 12.10 Home Shopping. 1.10 Infomercials. 1.40 Mom. 2.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning (2) Programs. 10.30 The World In 2021. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News Summer. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Doc Martin. 2.15 The Royal Variety Performance. 4.25 Everyone’s A Critic.

4.55 Dream Gardens. 5.30 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. Final. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.30 Death In Paradise.

8.30 Call The Midwife. 10.00 Doc Martin. 10.50 Harrow. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch.

(3) 1.00 Speedweek.

3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Round 5. Internationaux de France. Highlights. 4.30 Cycling. National Road Series. Cycle Sunshine Coast. Highlights. 5.10 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 5.40 By Royal Appointment: Shops That Serve The Queen. 6.30 News. 7.30 Zoo Mum. 8.30 Walt Disney. 10.35 Michael Palin: Travels Of A Lifetime. 11.30 MOVIE: Chef. (2014) 1.30 24 Hours In Emergency. 2.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning (6) Programs. 12.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 1.

Afternoon session. 3.10 The Ashes: Tea Break.

3.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 1. Late afternoon session. 6.00 News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 20.

Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers. 9.10 Cricket.

Big Bash League. Game 21. Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Renegades. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Easy Eats. 7.00 (8) Weekend Today.

10.00 The Xtreme CollXtion. 10.30 Ultimate Rush. 11.00 Destination WA. 11.40 MOVIE: Mr Mom. (1983) 1.30 MOVIE: Rocky II. (1979) 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 RBT. 6.00 Nine News Sunday. 7.00 60 Minutes.

8.00 David Attenborough’s A Perfect Planet.

9.10 MOVIE: The Matrix. (1999) Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss. 11.50 Chicago Med. 12.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning (5) Programs. 12.00 Luca’s Key Ingredient. 12.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 1.00 Farm To Fork. 1.30 My Market Kitchen. 2.00 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 2.30 Roads Less Travelled. 3.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. Final. 4.00 All 4 Adventure. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 6.

Melbourne Victory v Western United. 10.00 FBI. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ (22) Programs. 6.40 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 7.05 The Deep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Compass. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Gambling In Las Vegas. 9.30 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering 2021. 10.30 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 11.15 Christmas In Australia With Christine Anu. 12.15 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 1.00 Horror Movie: A Low-Budget Nightmare. Final. 2.00 In The Long Run. 2.30 Close. 5.05 Kids’ Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch.

12.00 Alone. 5.00 WorldWatch. 5.30 Secrets Of Our Cities. 6.35 Travel Man. 7.05 Guy Martin: The World’s Fastest Electric Car? 8.30 Patriot Brains. 9.25 Dark Side Of The Ring. 10.15 What’s The Problem With Nudity? 11.15 Das Boot. 12.25 MOVIE: Dead Ringers. (1988) 2.30 Flowergirl.

3.00 Thai News. 3.30 Bangla News. 4.00 Punjabi News. 4.30 Sri Lankan Sinhalese News.

5.00 Korean News. 5.30 Indonesian News.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Home Shopping. 10.00 House Of Wellness.

11.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 11.30 Your 4x4. 12.00 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 MOVIE: Speedway. (1968) 4.00 MOVIE: The Trouble With Girls. (1969) 6.00 Dog Patrol. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 8.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways. 9.30 Mighty Trains. 10.30 Heathrow. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 In Touch Ministries. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey Presents. 9.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.00 Adventures In Rainbow Country. 10.30 MOVIE: Contraband Spain.

(1955) 12.10 MOVIE: The Grass Is Greener.

(1960) 2.20 MOVIE: That Touch Of Mink. (1962) 4.20 MOVIE: Hatari! (1962) 7.30 MOVIE: The Core. (2003) Aaron Eckhart. 10.10 MOVIE: Awoken. (2019) 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

8.00 Bondi Rescue. 8.30 Pooches At Play.

9.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 9.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 10.00 iFish Summer Series.

10.30 The Doctors. 11.30 MacGyver. 1.30 The Offroad Adventure Show. 2.30 All 4 Adventure.

3.30 JAG. 4.30 Soccer. A-League Women.

Round 4. Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City.

7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 9.30 Star Trek: Discovery. Final. 1.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.30 The Inbestigators. 4.45 Odd Squad. 5.00 So Awkward. 5.30 Miraculous. 6.00 The Deep. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 MOVIE: Paddington. (2014) 8.35 Wallace And Gromit: The Wrong Trousers. 9.05 MOVIE: The Boy In The Dress. (2014) Billy Kennedy, Felicity Montagu. 10.05 Danger Mouse. 10.20 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 10.40 Utopia Falls. 11.25 Rage. 12.25 Close.

6.00 Morning (24) Programs. 2.00 ABC News Summer. 2.30 Compass. 3.00 ABC News Summer. 3.30 Screen Time: Are Your Kids Addicted? 4.00 Landline. 5.00 ABC News Summer. 5.30 7.30. 6.00 ABC News Summer.

6.30 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. 7.00 ABC News Summer. 7.30 The World In 2021. 8.00 ABC News Summer. 8.25 Aust Story. 9.00 ABC News Summer. 9.30 Compass. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning (63) Programs.

12.00 Big Water Adventures. 12.30 Sailing.

Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. 2.00 On The Fly. 2.30 Million Dollar Catch. 3.00 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Ultimate Fishing. 5.00 Shipping Wars. 6.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 20. Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers.

7.00 MOVIE: Firefox. (1982) 9.30 MOVIE: Tightrope. (1984) Clint Eastwood. 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

(82) 1.30 Surfing Australia TV. 2.00 Liquid Science. 2.30 Road Trick.

3.00 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: White – Victini And Zekrom. (2011) 5.00 MOVIE: The Spiderwick Chronicles. (2008) 7.00 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible. (1996) 9.10 MOVIE: The Mummy. (2017) 11.15 Stunt Science. 12.15 Desperate Housewives. 2.10 Below Deck Mediterranean. 3.00 Power Rangers Super Beast Morphers. 3.30 Late Programs.

6.00 (52) Morning Programs. 10.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 11.00 Jamie’s Quick & Easy Christmas. 12.00 The Dog House Australia.

1.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 4. Tasmania JackJumpers v New Zealand Breakers. 3.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 4. Sydney Kings v Melbourne United. 5.00 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Friends. 9.30 2 Broke Girls.

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Your Seven-Day TV Guide 6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Call The Midwife. 2.00 Miniseries: Mrs Wilson. 3.00 ABC News Summer. 3.30 Ask The Doctor. 4.00 Think Tank. 5.00 Restoration Australia. 6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 6.30 Movin’ To The Country. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Outback Ringer. 8.00 Australian Story Summer Series.

8.35 The Queen’s Green Planet. 9.25 London Zoo: An Extraordinary Year. 10.10 Judi Dench’s Wild Borneo Adventure. 11.05 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Chefs’ Line. 2.30 Child Genius Australia. 3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.00 Queen Victoria’s Children. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Charles And Diana: 1983. 8.30 Tony Robinson’s World By Rail. 9.30 The Best Of 24 Hours In Emergency.

10.30 SBS News. 11.00 The Crimson Rivers.

12.00 Wisting. 12.50 North To South: The Full Journey. 4.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Afternoon session. 3.10 The Ashes: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. The Ashes.

Third Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Late afternoon session. 6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 22.

Hobart Hurricanes v Adelaide Strikers. 9.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 23. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer.

11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Black Stallion Returns. (1983) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 Australian Crime Stories. 9.40 Reported Missing. 11.00 Chicago Med. 11.45 The Village. 12.35 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Global Shop.

3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 The Royals Revealed. 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork.

4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Bondi Rescue. 8.00 Territory Cops. 8.30 FBI: Most Wanted. 10.30 The FBI Declassified. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ (22) Programs. 6.05 Ben And Holly. 6.25 Shaun The Sheep. 6.40 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 7.00 Dino Dana. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef.

9.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.20 Doctor Who. 11.05 Gavin & Stacey. 12.10 Escape From The City. 1.10 Red Dwarf. 1.40 Community.

2.00 Parks And Recreation. 2.25 Close. 5.05 Kids’ Programs.

6.00 (31) WorldWatch.

12.00 Basketball. NBA. Philadelphia 76ers v Atlanta Hawks. Replay. 2.00 Stille Nacht.

2.15 Curse Of Oak Island. 3.55 WorldWatch.

5.15 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. 5.45 Abandoned Places. 6.20 Alone. 7.10 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 9.20 Hypothetical. 10.10 Chad. 11.00 Sex Tape. 12.05 The X-Files. 2.35 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning (62) Programs. 10.30 Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special. 11.00 Mighty Trains. 12.00 House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. 3.00 Sydney Weekender.

3.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.30 Cold Case. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning (81) Programs. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 9.30 Newstyle Direct.

10.00 Danoz Direct. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Seaway. 1.00 World’s Greatest Man Made Wonders. 2.00 The Young And The Restless. 2.55 Antiques Roadshow.

3.25 MOVIE: The Rat Race. (1960) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Poirot. 8.40 Silent Witness. 10.50 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 (53) Infomercials.

7.30 Home Shopping. 8.00 The Doctors. 10.00 Diagnosis Murder. 11.00 JAG. 1.00 MacGyver.

2.00 Star Trek. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue.

7.30 NCIS. 10.20 NCIS: New Orleans. 11.20 Evil. 12.15 Infomercials. 12.45 Home Shopping. 2.15 48 Hours. 3.15 Hawaii Five-0. 5.05 The Doctors.

6.00 Kids’ (23) Programs. 8.20 Total DramaRama. 11.45 Slugterra. 12.30 School Of Rock. 4.00 Dwight In Shining Armour. 4.30 The Inbestigators. 4.45 Odd Squad. 5.00 So Awkward. 5.30 Miraculous. 6.00 The Deep.

6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories.

7.40 Space Nova. 8.00 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.25 The Legend Of Korra. 9.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 9.25 Utopia Falls.

10.10 Rage. 11.10 Close.

6.00 Morning (24) Programs.

2.00 ABC News Summer. 2.25 Foreign Correspondent. 3.00 ABC News Summer. 3.30 Back Roads. 4.00 ABC News Summer. 4.30 The Breakfast Couch. 5.00 ABC News Summer.

5.30 Landline Summer. 6.00 ABC News Summer. 6.30 Compass. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Summer. 8.30 Aust Story.

9.00 ABC News Summer. 9.30 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning (63) Programs. 12.00 Sound FX: Best Of. 12.30 No Man’s Land. 1.30 Shipping Wars. 3.00 Last Stop Garage. 4.00 Last Car Garage. 4.30 Billion Dollar Wreck.

5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 22. Hobart Hurricanes v Adelaide Strikers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: Predators.

(2010) Adrien Brody. 10.45 MOVIE: The Prestige. (2006) 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

(82) 12.00 The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 Airwolf. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 Malcolm. 4.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.30 Malcolm In The Middle. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show.

7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Raymond. 8.30 MOVIE: Wayne’s World 2. (1993) Mike Myers.

10.25 MOVIE: The Naked Gun: From The Files Of Police Squad! (1988) 12.10 Desperate Housewives. 2.10 Late Programs.

6.00 (52) Seatbelt Psychic. 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. 8.00 Friends. 10.00 The Middle. 11.30 Seinfeld.

12.00 Carol’s Second Act. 1.00 Man With A Plan. 1.30 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier.

6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory.

9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 2 Broke Girls. 12.00 Home Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning (2) Programs. 1.00 Worzel Gummidge. 2.00 Miniseries: Mrs Wilson. 3.00 ABC News Summer. 3.30 Ask The Doctor. 4.00 Think Tank. 5.05 Restoration Australia. 6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 6.30 Movin’ To The Country. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Outback Ringer. 8.00 Brush With Fame. 8.30 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds. 9.30 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. 10.20 QI. 10.55 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch.

(3) 2.00 A World Of Calm.

2.25 Child Genius Australia. 3.25 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 3.55 Queen Victoria’s Children. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News.

7.30 Titanic: Into The Heart Of The Wreck. 9.00 Kenny Rogers: All In For The Gambler. 10.50 SBS News. 11.20 Man In Room 301. 12.20 Miss S. 4.20 Bamay. 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 Morning (6) Programs. 12.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 3.

Afternoon session. 3.10 The Ashes: Tea Break.

3.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 24. Sydney Thunder v Perth Scorchers. 11.00 Born To Kill?

12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 (8) Today Extra Summer.

11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Wedding Daze. (2006) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Travel Guides.

8.30 The Weakest Link.

9.30 Kath & Kim. 11.40 Manifest. 12.35 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Take Two. 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning (5) Programs. 11.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 The Royals Revealed. 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork.

4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. 8.30 NCIS. 10.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ (22) Programs.

6.05 Ben And Holly. 6.25 Shaun The Sheep.

6.40 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 7.00 Dino Dana.

7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Ghosts. 9.00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.40 Schitt’s Creek. Final. 10.05 The Trip To Greece.

10.35 Doctor Who. 11.20 QI. 11.50 Catastrophe.

12.15 In The Long Run. 1.00 Sick Of It. 1.25 GameFace. 1.50 Community. 2.10 Parks And Recreation. 2.35 Close. 5.05 Kids’ Programs.

6.00 (31) WorldWatch.

10.30 SBS Courtside. 11.00 Basketball. NBA. Charlotte Hornets v Houston Rockets. 1.30 Fysh. 1.45 Yulubidyi: Until The End. 2.10 Curse Of Oak Island. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Abandoned Places. 6.20 Alone.

7.10 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hair Power: Me And My Afro. 9.35 Kevin McCloud: Rough Guide To The Future. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Home (62) Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 12.00 House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. 3.00 Creek To Coast. 3.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. 8.30 Lewis.

10.30 Without A Trace. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning (81) Programs. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz Direct. 10.30 Pointless.

11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Seaway. 1.00 Poirot. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Out Of Towners. (1970) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Closer. 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 10.40 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Home (53) Shopping. 7.00 Infomercials. 8.00 Bondi Rescue. 8.30 Roads Less Travelled. 9.00 Rhys Darby: Big In Japan.

10.00 JAG. 12.00 MacGyver. 1.00 Star Trek.

3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Blue Bloods. 10.20 A-League Highlights Show. 11.20 Evil. 12.15 Home Shopping. 12.45 Infomercials. 1.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 MOVIE: Force Of Destiny. (2015) 4.40 iFish. 5.00 JAG.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 12.15 Miraculous. 3.40 How To Do Stuff Good.

4.00 Dwight In Shining Armour. 4.30 The Inbestigators. 4.45 Odd Squad. 5.00 So Awkward. 5.30 Miraculous. 6.00 The Deep.

6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories.

7.35 Space Nova. 8.00 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.25 The Legend Of Korra. 9.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 9.25 Utopia Falls.

10.05 Rage. 11.10 Close.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 Foreign Correspondent. 3.00 ABC News Summer. 3.30 Back Roads. 4.00 ABC News Summer. 4.30 The Breakfast Couch. 5.00 ABC News Summer. 5.30 Landline Summer.

6.00 ABC News Summer. 6.30 Compass. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30 Special: Why Women Are Angry. 8.00 ABC News Summer. 8.30 Aust Story. 9.00 ABC News Summer. 9.30 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions.

12.00 Sound FX: Best Of. 12.30 No Man’s Land.

1.30 Shipping Wars. 2.30 Pawn Stars. 3.00 Last Car Garage. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Billion Dollar Wreck. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Secrets Of The Supercars. 9.30 Counting Cars. 10.30 Vegas Rat Rods. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

12.00 The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 Airwolf. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Malcolm In The Middle.

5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon.

7.30 Raymond. 8.30 MOVIE: Baywatch. (2017) Dwayne Johnson. 10.50 MOVIE: The Dictator.

(2012) 12.20 Desperate Housewives. 2.10 Vanderpump Rules. 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 The King Of Queens. 12.00 Becker. 1.00 Man With A Plan.

1.30 Friends. 2.00 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Mom. 11.35 Frasier. 12.00 Home Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning (2) Programs. 12.30 Gardening Australia Presents. 1.00 Worzel Gummidge. 2.00 Miniseries: Mrs Wilson. 3.00 ABC News Summer. 3.30 Ask The Doctor. 4.00 Think Tank. 5.00 Restoration Australia. 6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 6.30 Movin’ To The Country. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Outback Ringer. 8.00 Hard Quiz Celebrity Special. 8.35 Spicks And Specks. 9.30 Fisk. 10.00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch.

(3) 2.00 A World Of Calm.

2.25 Michael Mosley: The Great Intelligence Test. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.00 Queen Victoria’s Children. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News.

7.30 Great Australian Railway Journeys. 8.40 The Royal House Of Windsor. 9.50 Departure.

10.40 SBS News. 11.10 In Therapy. 12.00 DNA. 1.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 2.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning (6) Programs. 12.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 4.

Afternoon session. 3.10 The Ashes: Tea Break.

3.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Late afternoon session. 6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 26. Melbourne Renegades v Hobart Hurricanes. 11.00 Autopsy USA. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 (8) Today Extra Summer.

11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Travel Guides. 1.00 The Weakest Link. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Mega Zoo. 8.30 Emergency. 9.30 A+E After Dark. 10.30 New Amsterdam. 11.20 Manifest. 12.10 Tipping Point. 1.05 A Current Affair. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning (5) Programs. 11.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 The Living Room. 2.00 Entertainment Tonight.

2.30 My Market Kitchen. 3.00 Judge Judy.

3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Ambulance Australia. 8.30 The Boxing Day Tsunami. 10.30 The Royals Revealed. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

6.05 Ben And Holly. 6.25 Shaun The Sheep.

6.40 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 7.00 Dino Dana.

7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 9.15 David Stratton’s Stories Of Australian Cinema. 10.15 Doctor Who. 11.05 You See Monsters. 12.05 Louis Theroux: Gambling In Las Vegas. 1.05 Community. 1.25 Parks And Recreation. 1.50 Close. 5.05 Kids’ Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch.

12.00 Basketball. NBA. Charlotte Hornets v Houston Rockets. Replay. 2.10 Curse Of Oak Island. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. 5.45 Abandoned Places. 6.20 Alone. 7.10 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Twelve Monkeys. (1995) Bruce Willis. 10.55 MOVIE: The Bank Job. (2008) 12.55 The X-Files. 2.35 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 12.00 House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. 3.00 Last Chance Learners. 3.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue.

4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Vicar Of Dibley.

8.40 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 10.40 Miranda. 11.20 What A Carry On! 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Seaway. 1.00 World’s Greatest Man Made Wonders. 2.00 The Young And The Restless. 2.55 MOVIE: The World Of Suzie Wong. (1960) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.50 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 House.

11.50 The Equalizer. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Infomercials.

8.00 Stories Of Bikes. 8.30 iFish Summer Series. 9.00 A-League Highlights Show. 10.00 JAG. 12.00 MacGyver. 1.00 Star Trek. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles.

10.20 Evil. 12.10 Home Shopping. 1.40 Infomercials. 2.10 48 Hours. 3.10 SEAL Team.

4.05 NCIS. 5.00 The Doctors.

6.00 Kids’ (23) Programs. 8.20 The Strange Chores. 10.15 Spirit Riding Free.

1.45 Malory Towers. 4.00 Dwight In Shining Armour. 4.30 The Inbestigators. 4.45 Odd Squad. 5.00 So Awkward. 5.30 Miraculous.

6.00 The Deep. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Space Nova. 8.00 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.25 The Legend Of Korra. 9.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 9.25 Utopia Falls. 10.10 Rage. 11.10 Close.

6.00 Morning (24) Programs.

2.00 ABC News Summer. 2.30 Foreign Correspondent. 3.00 ABC News Summer. 3.30 Back Roads. 4.00 ABC News Summer. 4.30 The Breakfast Couch. 5.00 ABC News Summer.

5.30 Landline Summer. 6.00 ABC News Summer. 6.30 Compass. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Summer. 8.25 Aust Story.

9.00 ABC News Summer. 9.30 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning (63) Programs. 12.00 Sound FX: Best Of. 12.30 No Man’s Land. 1.30 Shipping Wars. 2.30 The Grade Cricketer. 3.00 Last Car Garage. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Billion Dollar Wreck. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 American Pickers.

7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.30 Storage Wars. 9.30 Storage Wars: Miami. 10.00 Desert Collectors.

11.00 Irish Pickers. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

(82) 12.00 The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 Airwolf. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Malcolm In The Middle. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Raymond. 8.30 MOVIE: 21 Jump Street. (2012) Channing Tatum. 10.40 MOVIE: White Chicks.

(2004) 12.45 Desperate Housewives. 2.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 (52) The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle.

10.00 Frasier. 11.00 The King Of Queens. 12.00 Becker. 1.00 Man With A Plan. 1.30 Friends.

2.30 NBL Slam. 3.00 The King Of Queens.

4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.20 2 Broke Girls. 12.00 Home Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.00 Home Shopping. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.05 Worzel Gummidge. 2.10 Miniseries: Delicious. 3.00 ABC News Summer. 3.30 Ask The Doctor. 4.00 Think Tank. 5.00 Restoration Australia. 6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 6.30 Crocodile Territory: Protecting A Predator. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Outback Ringer. 8.00 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. 8.30 Joanna Lumley’s Unseen Adventures. 9.20 Firestarter: The Story Of Bangarra. 10.55 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 The Italians. 2.15 A World Of Calm. 2.40 Decoding The Great Pyramid. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Inside The Ritz Hotel. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News.

7.35 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate.

8.30 MOVIE: Becoming Bond. (2017) George Lazenby. 10.15 Prince Philip: An Extraordinary Life. 11.10 SBS News. 11.40 Gomorrah. 12.40 We Are Who We Are. 1.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 5.

Afternoon session. 3.10 The Ashes: Tea Break.

3.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 5. Late afternoon session.

6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 27.

Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer.

11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Uptown Girls. (2003) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Great Getaways. 8.30 MOVIE: My Big Fat Greek Wedding. (2002) Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Michael Constantine. 10.30 New Amsterdam. 11.20 Chicago Med. 12.10 Tipping Point. 1.05 A Current Affair. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 The Royals Revealed. 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork.

4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Ambulance Australia. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 The Royals Revealed. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ (22) Programs. 6.25 Shaun The Sheep. 6.40 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 7.00 Dino Dana. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Mock The Week. 9.00 Hard Quiz Celebrity Special. 9.35 Insert Name Here.

10.05 Doctor Who. 10.55 You Can’t Ask That.

11.25 David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef.

12.25 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering 2021.

1.25 Community. 1.45 Parks And Recreation.

2.15 Close. 5.10 Kids’ Programs.

6.00 (31) WorldWatch.

12.00 Project Blue Book. 1.40 Calling. 1.55 Timecode. 2.15 Figure Skating. 2019-2020 ISU European Championships. Replay. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Abandoned Places. 6.20 Alone. 7.10 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 The Source. 11.00 Vikings. 11.55 MOVIE: Gangs Of Wasseypur Part 2. (2012) 2.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Home (62) Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 12.00 House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. 3.00 Last Chance Learners. 3.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue.

4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Inspector George Gently. 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning (81) Programs. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless.

11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Seaway.

1.00 As Time Goes By. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Halfway House. (1944) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 MOVIE: Rain Man. (1988) Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise, Valeria Golino. 11.25 Law & Order. 12.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Home (53) Shopping.

6.30 Infomercials. 8.00 What’s Up Down Under. 8.30 NBL Slam. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder.

10.00 JAG. 12.00 MacGyver. 1.00 Star Trek.

3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Hawaii Five-0.

10.30 SEAL Team. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.00 Home Shopping. 2.00 SEAL Team. 3.00 Blue Bloods. 4.00 Hawaii Five-0.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 7.55 100% Wolf: Legend Of The Moonstone. 8.20 Kung Fu Panda. 1.30 Mystic. 4.00 Dwight In Shining Armour. 4.30 The Inbestigators. 4.45 Odd Squad. 5.00 So Awkward. 5.30 Miraculous.

6.00 The Deep. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Space Nova. 8.00 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.25 The Legend Of Korra. 9.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 9.25 Utopia Falls. 10.10 Rage. 11.10 Close.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Aust Story. 2.00 ABC News Summer. 2.30 The World In 2021. 3.00 ABC News Summer. 3.30 Back Roads. 4.00 ABC News Summer. 4.30 The Breakfast Couch. 5.00 ABC News Summer.

5.30 Landline Summer. 6.00 ABC News Summer. 6.30 Compass. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Summer. 8.30 Aust Story.

9.00 ABC News Summer. 9.30 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions.

12.00 Sound FX: Best Of. 12.30 No Man’s Land.

1.30 Shipping Wars. 2.30 Pawn Stars. 3.00 Last Car Garage. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Billion Dollar Wreck. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: 2 Guns. (2013) Denzel Washington. 9.45 MOVIE: Out For Justice.

(1991) Steven Seagal. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

12.00 The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 Airwolf. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Malcolm In The Middle. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Raymond. 8.30 MOVIE: 22 Jump Street. (2014) Channing Tatum. 10.45 MOVIE: Get Lucky.

(2013) 12.20 Desperate Housewives. 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Frasier. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 The King Of Queens. 12.00 Becker. 1.00 Man With A Plan. 1.30 Friends. 2.00 Carol’s Second Act. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker.

5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 2 Broke Girls.

12.00 Home Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.30 Late Programs.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, December 23, 2021

RACING ING ORT T REPORT

By COLIN HODGES BRETT ROBB had his fi rst runner in August 2020 and he is already the trainer of 56 winners.

Formerly from Nyngan, and now based at Dubbo, Robb has produced numerous winners at recent meetings and had a winning treble at Dubbo on Saturday with Coopella, No Debt and Knickerbocker Glory.

Debutant Coopella (Clayton Gallagher, $4 favourite) raced in a forward position and wore down Obey (Elissa Meredith, $5.50) to score by a long neck with Trojan (Zara Lewis, $101) over four lengths away third in the 1000 metres Maiden Plate.

At the second start for the Robb stable since com-

Brett Robb enjoys a winning treble at Dubbo ing from Victoria, No Debt (Clayton Gallagher, $2.50 favourite), in the 1200 metres Vale Allan Gibson Maiden Handicap, led for home and held on to beat the fast fi nishing Smooth Esprit (Jake Pracey-Holmes, $2.60) by a short neck while Vista Oriental (Kath Bell-Pitomac, $11) was more than seven lengths back in third place.

Ridden by Ken Dunbar, Knickerbocker Glory ($7) became the third leg of the Brett Robb treble when leading all the way to defeat Japingka (Zara Lewis, $11) and Khitaamy (Jake Pracey-Holmes, $8.50) in the 1000 metres Ritchie Brothers Benchmark 50 Handicap.

Following a runaway win at the previous Dubbo meeting, the Alison Smith, Orange-trained threeyear-old fi lly Billabong Isle backed up to win the 1100 metres class one handicap.

Fourth to the home

turn, Billabong Isle (Kath Bell-Pitomac, $2.35 favourite) quickly tackled the leaders and after a battle edged clear to account for Brooklyn Star (Jake Pracey-Holmes, $7.50) and Beau Zariz (Clayton Gallagher, $5).

The Clint Lundholm, Dubbo-trained Jamella (Tony Cavallo, $10) also made it two wins in succession when leading most of the way to win the 1300 metres Benchmark 50 Handicap from Annie’s Missile (Tiffany Jeffries, $3.90 favourite) and The Exchequer (Kath Bell-Pitomac, $5.50).

Coming with a strong run from near the tail of the field, the Connie Greig, Dubb-trained Merdeka (Jake Pracey-Holmes, $7.50) swept past the opposition to win the 1600 metres class one handicap from Press Estate (Tony Cavallo, $13) and Persian Front (Andrew Banks, $3.60).

Clayton Gallagher (pictured) rode Coopella and No Debt to wins for trainer Brett Robb. PHOTO: JANIAN MCMILLAN/RACINGPHOTOGRAPHY.COM.AU

GOLF REPORT: Gerries’ celebrate with Christmas cheer

By NORM LEWIS ON Saturday, December 18, veteran golf club members – better known as ‘Gerries’ – played for Christmas Hams and end of year trophies. We attracted a field of 25 players. Conditions were a little warm with the course in great condition.

The winner of the fi rst prize ham, in a very close contest, was Gail White with 22 stableford points.

Carol McCalman and Maida O’Malley tied with 21 points for the second ham, with a countback deciding Ms McCalman as the winner.

The NAGA prize of a Christmas pudding went

to Jeanette O’Brien with nine points.

Over on the back nine, 11 men battled it out for the Christmas goodies.

John Butcher won the fi rst ham with a round of 25 points. Runner up was Chris Harding on 24.

Last weeks’ winner Mal McIntyre could not handle the new handicap

but took out the NAGA prize of a Christmas pudding.

Captain Terry led the presentation, thanking all who helped the club throughout the year.

Members also passed a vote of thanks to captain Terry for his work in organising the weekly competitions.

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The Christmas nibbles were then consumed and attention moved to the pool table for the fi nal comp for the year.

The opening game saw victory to Chris Harding and Norm Lewis who defeated Greg Kearines and Brian Masling. The second preliminary game saw Alan Kearines and

Terry Willis defeat Ross King and Mal Richardson. The stage was set for an epic fi nal in which Mr Harding and Mr Lewis defeated Mr Kearines and Mr Willis in a black ball game.

The next Gerries comp will be on New Year’s Day with the hit off at 9am.

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Pre-Christmas bat and bowl

By MATT ELLIS MATTHEW Smythe led the way with the bat for Narromine Red in their under 12Bs clash with RSL Colts in Dubbo, scoring 32 with the bat and he was well-supported by Flynn Redden who also made a handy 19 in a total of 7 for 160.

The Narromine bowlers were able to back up their good work with the bat restricting RSL Colts to 149. Ben Maclean picked up three wickets with William Davies and Flynn Redden each picking up two wickets in a solid all round bowling display.

In the other U12Bs fi xture, Narromine Black were defeated by Dubbo Rugby at Olsen Park. With the ball for Narromine Black, Luke Sherwood, Darcy Tink, George Maxwell and John Kennedy were the wicket takers.

In the U14Bs Narromine went down to South Dubbo with Jack Brewer top scoring with 14 in a total of 83 after batting fi rst. South Dubbo was able to

Narromine Golf Report Business House Golf – Week 7 (71 Players) Winners – Dozer Chicks McPherson Automotive 18.75 Def. Ag Mark & LJ Hooker 18.5 Canaries 19.44 Def. EPIROC 18.63 Phantoms 18.6 Def. Gerries 16.8 Cub Cadets 17.8 Def. Double Delights 17.0 Dozer Chicks 22.75 Def. NDT 16.0 Deep Divots 17.3 BYE Individual Winners 1. J. Ward (28 pts) 2. K. Handsaker (27 pts) 3. M. Rixon (25 pts) 4. W. Jeffery (25 pts) 5. C. King (25 pts) Leaderboard Points 1. Deep Divots 32 2. Epiroc 30 3. Canaries 27 4. NDT 26 5. Double Delights 26 6. Phantoms 25 7. Dozer Chicks 23 8. Mcphersons

chase down the total with Paddy Cusack, Liam Ward and Callum Jacobson each taking a wicket for Narromine.

Junior cricket will have a break over Christmas and players will return to action in late January.

It was a tough day for the Pinnington Cup side after bowling Newtown out for 118, thanks to four wickets from Singh and three from Goodman.

The run chase did not go to plan however, and the home side were bowled out and not able to reach the total set.

Sam Gainsford bowled well claiming 3/32 from his eight overs to help Narromine bowl CYMS White out for 210 in their Kelly Cup clash on Saturday afternoon. Blake Richardson was key in the run chase for Narromine notching a very well made 66, which unfortunately was not enough as Narromine were all out short of the total.

The next senior cricket in Narromine will be when the Brewery Shield side take on Dubbo at Dundas Park on January 9, 2022.

Christmas hamper raffle winners 1st – C. Harding 2nd – D. Potter 3rd – S. Ward 4th – L. Wallace 5th – L. Goodlet Important dates Club closed Friday 24th December ‘til Tuesday 28th December Business House Golf – Wednesday 29th December (Week 8) Inaugural GLE Winner Saturday 1st January – – Narromine’s Best Individual Stableford Golfer Hacker. PHOTO: RYAN Sunday 2nd January – RICHARDSON. Individual Par Saturday 8th January Automotive 22 – 4bbb 9. Gerries 21 Sunday 9th January – 10. Cub Cadets 21 Individual Stableford 11. Ag Mark & LJ Hooker N.G.C. AGM – 7pm, 20 Thursday 13th January Weekend golf 2022. Narromine Golf Saturday 18th December Club would like to thank Unfortunately no competi- the Narromine Star for tion due to lack of players publishing our club inforSunday 19th December – mation in the newspaper 4BBB Par and look forward to workWinners – R. Williams & R. ing with you in the New Gainsford (plus 8) Year! We wish everyone NTP 10th – R. Gainsford a Merry Christmas and a Birdie Jackpot Winner – D. Happy New Year from the Alcorn ($168) (17th) Narromine Golf Club!

NEW YEAR RUN CLUB: The McGrane Way track will have to wait another two weeks before seeing the soled feet of local runners. PHOTO: KELLI PIDDINGTON.

Added delays to post COVID-19 Parkrun

By BROOKE CHANDLER LOCALS will have to go without the free, weekly and timed luxuries of Narromine Wetlands Parkrun for another two weeks.

The community-driven event was closed during the statewide lockdown in August and was given the all-clear to recommence on December 18.

However, less than ten hours before athletes were to arrive at the start line, Parkrun director Kelli Piddington took to social media to announce further cancellations.

“We have decided to re-start our Parkrun next year on the 8th of January 2022,” the post said.

Ms Piddington told the Narromine Star there is no ill-will behind the date change.

“We looked at the calendar and realised that if we started back on December 18, the next few events would have to be held on two public holidays,” Ms Piddington explained. “We also felt our events would run smoother – and

would also be bigger as well – if all restrictions were lifted.”

Narromine Wetlands Parkrun co-founder Ginni Brown said: “Our events host an average of 40 to 50 members. That isn’t a lot, especially when we need at least eight volunteers for the event to even go ahead. We wanted to ensure our re-start was worthwhile for all involved.”

Ms Piddington said she toiled with the idea of moving the date for some time, but was delayed by event protocols.

“I have a young family so hosting Parkrun on Christmas Day was a no go. After my co-director also declined, we had to speak to representatives from Parkrun Australia.”

Aside from being shut down for four months of 2021 and most of 2020, Ms Piddington says her volunteer base has been the hardest hit.

“It has been difficult to get the ball rolling with our volunteers and, of course, we are always looking for more.”

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