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Australia Day 2022: Dedicated sporting and community members honoured

By BROOKE CHANDLER AUSTRALIA DAY is back again. While the usual barbeques and poolside splendour hung in shadow of an ongoing omicron outbreak, the local turnout was appeasing.

The sizzle of eggs and bacon at Dundas Park marked the beginning of this year’s events. Narromine Lions Club was responsible for the cook up, with assistance of the Narromine Rotary Club members.

Managing a crowd under the current COVID-19 restrictions was a challenge for Narromine Lions Club service director Keith Elrington. “We didn’t know how much food we would need to supply and if we would have enough hands to distribute,” he said. “I am surprised with the turnout seen today.”

All formalities of this year’s awards ceremony were conducted by Narromine Australia Day Committee president Les Lambert.

‘Reflect and respect’ was the opening message to all attendees as January 26 recognises the day Captain Arthur Phillip raised the British flag at Sydney Cove and proclaimed British sovereignty, in 1788.

Mr Lambert acknowledged, “the 200 nations that make Australia today. That is truly remarkable,” he said.

Mayor Craig Davies addressed the crowds shortly afterward and spoke of his appreciation of Australia’s resilience. “Drought, floods, and now a pandemic... we, particularly Narromine, have experienced it all.”

Kuldip Singh was sworn in as an Australian citizen, watched on by his wife and two young daughters. “This is a new beginning for my family,” Mr Singh told the Nar-

By SHARON BONTHUYS

RESOUNDING applause and cheers greeted the announcement that Trangie’s Citizen of the Year was long-standing community volunteer, Trish Clark.

Ms Clark was presented with her Citizen of the Year Award by Australia Day Ambassador Rob Storey at the function held at the United Services Memorial Club, Trangie, on January 26, 2022.

Watched on by proud family members and friends, Ms Clark humbly accepted her award and thanked the community for its support.

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Last year’s Narromine Young Woman, Alyssa Simons, (third from right) cut the cake on behalf of all award recipients. PHOTO: NARROMINE STAR

romine Star. “We moved here from India six-years-ago and have established motel businesses in both Narromine and Dubbo.”

Emma-Jean Edwards was the fi rst Australia Day award recipient. She received a certificate of recognition for passionate and competitive achievements in shot put, discus and javelin. Mr Lambert shared some of Ms Edwards most recent successes including, fi rst place at the Australia Nationals Competition and a silver medal at the All Schools Competition in Sydney. Ms Edwards also represents her age group – the under 16’s – as well as the open team in rugby league.

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Year Award went to Haleigh McCarney. Mr Lambert acknowledged Ms McCarney as a successful football player, best demonstrated through her selection in the Far West Academy of Sport Women’s Rugby League Program and in the inaugural women’s WSSA rugby league team. When receiving her award, Ms McCarney said her thankfulness had her lost words.

The longstanding instructor of Narromine Line Dancing group, Sandy Andrews, was named Senior Sportsperson of the Year. Ms Andrews divides her time amongst many local organisations including, meals on wheels, public speaking days, patient transport, Narromine Book Club

and Narromine Parkrun. “If you can count to eight, then you should come to line dancing classes,” reminded Ms Andrews as she accepted her award.

Joy Kirkby was applauded as she was announced as Senior Citizen of the Year. A wife, mother, grandmother and now great-grandmother, Ms Kirkby was recognised as the ‘unofficial grief counsellor’ of Narromine. She regularly visits Timbrebongie House and Narromine hospital residents in addition to her roles at the craft shop, garden club and Singing Australia. Holding back tears, Ms Kirkby said she could not think of a better place to live than Narromine.

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Friday, January 28, 2022 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

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THE FORECAST Friday, January 28 Min 20 Max 32. Partly cloudy. Possible rainfall: 0 to 0.2 mm. Chance of any rain: 30% Central West Slopes and Plains area Partly cloudy. Medium (40%) chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.

Winds north to northeasterly 20 to 30km/h becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 18 and 22 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 30s.

Sun protection recommended from 9.10 am to 5.30 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 13 [Extreme]

House damaged by falling tree branch

By SHARON BONTHUYS NARROMINE homeowner Anne Harmer got the shock of her life when a large branch broke away from a tall ironbark tree in neighbouring Argonauts Park and crashed down on her home last week.

The Moss Avenue resident was at home and on the phone when the incident unfolded just after 6pm on January 20.

The resounding crash was also heard by neighbours and other residents of the street who came to offer assistance and support.

Dislodged by high winds, the fallen branch damaged roofi ng panels, guttering and a section of colourbond fence at the front and side of Ms Harmer’s property.

She was not injured.

The branch also fell across the powerline leading to Ms Harmer’s home but did not break it.

Neighbour Daphne Johnson was one of many residents who heard the crash and came to help. “This morning in the heavy wind I was watching [the tree] go this way and that.

I thought, if this keeps up it’s going to go.”

Toni Holden also heard the crash from her home further up the street. “We heard the crumple and went oh my gosh. There are always branches across

A large branch broke away and landed on the neighbouring home. PHOTO: NARROMINE STAR. this park from this tree after high winds.”

Residents said that a number of complaints had been made to Narromine Shire Council in the past about the large tree in Argonauts Park.

“I have raised concerns with the Council about three or four times,” said Ms Harmer, who has lived in Moss Avenue for six years. “Council did remove the branches hanging over my house after I moved in.

“And locals have emailed and phoned,” added neighbour Peter Johnson.

Residents were concerned that the tree looked “rotten” but Ms Harm-

er said an arborist had inspected the tree just months earlier and declared it to be “healthy”.

Ms Harmer was grateful that only a large branch had fallen and not the whole tree. “It would have squashed my car in the garage.”

Staff from Essential Energy disconnected power to the property and helped Narromine Shire Council staff to make the area safe before heavy machinery was used to lift the fallen branch from the roof and fence. An officer from the State Emergency Service Western Zone at Dubbo also attended the scene.

Narromine Shire Council removed additional branches the following day and then the entire tree on January 25, 2022. It is currently assessing the matter further.

“I am extremely happy with that outcome,” Ms Harmer said, expressing gratitude to Council management and the various staff who attended the site immediately after the incident and in the days that followed.

She also thanked her neighbours and other residents of Moss Avenue. “I don’t know how I would have managed without all the people around me.”

Controlled burn at Narromine sparks 000 calls

By SHARON BONTHUYS A CONTROLLED burn conducted on a property about 10 kilometres north-west of Narromine on January 24, 2022 resulted in a number of calls to fi re authorities.

Thick smoke was clearly visible from Narromine township late in the afternoon, with calls made to the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Orana team in Dubbo and Fire and Rescue NSW Station 401 in Narromine.

Mark Pickford, acting district manager, Orana team RFS, confi rmed that a permit was in place for this particular burn and the landholder complied with the conditions of the permit.

Mr Pickford indicated that the calls received were a mix of residents seeking assurance that it was a permit-issued controlled burn and those simply wanting to report the existence of a fi re.

“Generally the period between Oc-

Saturday, January 29 Min 21 Max 33. Partly cloudy. Chance of any rain: 20% Central West Slopes and Plains area Partly cloudy. Medium (50%) chance of showers in the south, slight (20%) chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm.

Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 20km/h during the morning then becoming light during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 19 and 22 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s.

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tober 1 and March 31 every year is what we refer to as the bushfi re danger period,” Mr Pickford said.

Under NSW fi re legislation, controlled burns in the danger period require landholders to obtain a permit, notify their neighbours and the

Sunday, January 30 Min 21 Max 33. Partly cloudy. Chance of any rain: 20% Central West Slopes and Plains area Partly cloudy. Medium (50%) chance of showers on the southern plains, slight (20%) chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds easterly 15 to 20km/h tending northeasterly during the morning then tending northeast to southeasterly during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 19 and 23 with daytime temperatures reaching 30 to 35.

Sun protection recommended from 9.10 am to 5.30 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme]

RFS at least 24 hours prior to the burn taking place.

Burns must also be supervised during this period and permits can be varied, cancelled or suspended depending on weather conditions.

“Permit issuing officers go and look at the job and if deemed safe, issue a permit. On the permit is written all the different requirements the permit holder needs to meet.”

This could include the number of trucks needed onsite, the length of fi re break and so on, depending on the circumstances, he said.

Mr Pickford encouraged members of the public who see what they believe to be an unattended or “escaped” burn in rural areas to call 000.

“That is the easiest way to get a fi re report into the system.”

Residents should note that some further permit-issued controlled burns are expected in the shire, Mr Pickford said.

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Children attend Narromine vaccination clinic

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By SHARON BONTHUYS SSSH! Don’t tell anyone... waiting around to get a COVID vaccination is BORING! Especially when it’s raining.

That was the assessment of sevenyear-old Jack Pearce who received his paediatric Pfi zer vaccination at the clinic held in Narromine last week.

Attending the second day of the clinic with his mum, Chelsea Pearce, Jack didn’t enjoy waiting for his shot but said he felt good afterwards.

This sentiment was echoed by eightyear-old Julian Webber who travelled with his parents from Dubbo for his vaccination.

The cool attendance certificates and lollipops provided by the nurses certainly helped lift their mood.

Jack and Julian were just two of many children to receive COVID vaccinations at the Western NSW Local Health District clinic in Narromine between January 18 and 19, 2022.

The COVID vaccination program rollout for children aged from five to 11 years started nationally on January 10, 2022.

Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP, said that three million vaccines are being distributed ahead of the start of the school year to enable the 2.3 million children now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID to get their fi rst vaccine.

They will join children aged 12 to 15, who are rapidly taking up vaccination as part of Australia’s successful vaccination program. Over 73 per cent of 12 to 15-year-old children have been fully vaccinated, the Minister said.

Ms Pearce indicated she had brought Jack to the clinic to protect him. “I want to make sure he has the best possible chance if he does get COVID to come out of it.”

Ms Pearce was philosophical about the presence of COVID in the local community. “If we all do the right things, wear our masks, sanitise our hands, that’s all we can do. It’s not go-

Above: Trish Crisante and Tony Webber with son Julian Webber, 8. ing to get any better. I think it’s something we have to learn to live with.”

For Dubbo residents Trish Crisante and Tony Webber, getting their son vaccinated was not an easy process.

They found their way to Narromine after their GP cancelled their appointment and they were unable to fi nd other avenues locally in Dubbo.

“I got a notification from NSW Health today to say they were expecting walk-ins here even though they’re booked out for appointments, so we’ve driven over for that reason,” Ms Crisante said.

For Ms Crisante and Mr Webber, vaccinating their two children has been an important strategy in protecting extended family.

“We’ve got very elderly parents and some illness in the family so we’ve decided to block all the weakest links,” Ms Crisante said.

“They’ve made it through world wars, displacement and changing countries, and I’m not prepared to have this virus take them. We’re closing the loop as best we can.”

The challenge now is to obtain a booster shot for Ms Crisante and Mr Webber’s sixteen-year-old daughter who is unable to get one at this time.

“They’re not accepting children under 18 for boosters yet, which I was unaware of,” Ms Crisante said. “NSW Health has said to me that there will be an announcement in February.”

Although attendance statistics are not available for the Narromine clinic, which also provided vaccinations to teenagers and adults, both days were well attended across the age ranges and walk-ins were accepted.

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Friday, January 28, 2022 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

Card to get Seniors moving

By SHARON BONTHUYS

CALLS have been made by transport representatives to strengthen licensing for one of the country’s deadliest industries.

The Transport Workers Union said it has called on governments to bring in more “structured, thought-through competency-based licensing” for years, but new changes proposed by National Cabinet have been unveiled – without any consultant with the union.

TWU national assistant secretary Nick McIntosh said the changes were part of a “panicked, half-baked response” from the government, which had “failed to plan” for COVID-19 reality.

“Now the Morrison government is just falling back into bad habits of listening to the bosses, and unrepresentative swill... who see this crisis as an opportunity to cut corners and erode safety standards,” Mr McIntosh said.

“Scaling back hours required to obtain a trucker’s licence and opting instead for a cereal box licensing scheme will only make our roads more deadly.”

So far in 2022, 12 people have been killed in truck crashes, including three truck drivers.

“We already know what the outcome will be if we weaken licensing requirements,” Mr McIntosh said.

“Last time we discussed licensing, training changes, and reliance on foreign drivers, we had truckies who were blocking tunnels they couldn’t fit under because they didn’t know how to reverse the truck. Before anyone gets behind the wheel, they need training.”

NARROMINE Shire seniors are invited to apply for the 2022 NSW Regional Seniors Travel Card which provides $250 to help with everyday travel costs.

In the form of a pre-paid Visa card, this assistance can be used for fuel, taxis, pre-booked NSW TrainLink Regional trains and coaches, and select community transport services.

“This card is great news for regional seniors and another way we are injecting money into the bush with the benefit flowing for fuel stations, taxi drivers and local economies,” said Dugald Saunders MP, Member for Dubbo.

Since early 2020, this popular initiative has resulted in 690,000 travel cards being issued to eligible seniors in regional areas of NSW. Last year, 736 travel cards were issued in Narromine Shire and 5126 cards were issued in the Dubbo Regional Council area.

The scheme has been extended for another two years which is great news to seniors Sue Clark from Trangie and Gayle Braybon from Dubbo who used the cards last year.

“I think it’s great, said Ms Clark, 77, who travelled frequently between

Dugald Saunders discusses the travel card scheme with a constituent. PHOTO: SUPPLIED her home in Trangie and Dubbo last year for medical appointments.

“I used all of mine on fuel for trips to doctors. I had to go to Dubbo almost every week. It was very, very handy.”

With improved health, Ms Clark hopes she can use her

2022 card for other travel purposes than visiting doctors this year.

It was a similar story for recently retired Ms Braybon, 71. “I had to go to Orange for medical reasons so I’ve used [my travel card] for petrol,” she said.

“It’s such a bonus to hand

the card over and pay for fuel, especially with prices as high as they are at the moment,” said Ms Braybon.

Ms Braybon learned about the Regional Seniors Travel Card scheme from a close friend. “She couldn’t wait to ring me to remind me to put in for it and to make sure I used it,” she said.

Ms Braybon indicated the card is very easy to use when paying for travel-related costs like fuel. “You just hand it over and [the merchant] swipes it like a bank card and you put the pin number in. You just have to keep an eye on the balance.”

Eligible seniors are those with a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card or who are receiving an Aged Pension or Department of Veterans’ Affairs Aged/Service/Disability/War Widow pension.

Following feedback on the scheme, seniors receiving a Disability Support Pension or Carer Payment from Services Australia are now also eligible for the card, Mr Saunders said.

Applications for the 2022 NSW Regional Seniors Travel Card are open until November 30, 2022. This year’s cards are contactless, making payments safer and easier for card holders, and are made from 85.5 per cent recycled plastic.

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Narromine treasure celebrates 101st birthday Gwen Bourchier’s accolades include the 1987 Australia Day award for local citizen of the year FRIDAY the 28th January will mark the 101st birthday of wife, mother and well-known Narromine local Gwenda Mary Bourchier (nee Connell).

Gwen, as she is often referred to, has plans to celebrate this milestone in her new Timbrebongie residence, surrounded by her four children and extended family.

“She has had some recent health battles,” said niece Pauline Wilkin. “But is definitely enjoying her set up in Timbrebongie.”

The daughter of Dubbo butcher James Connell and his wife, Eileen Houlahan, Gwen moved to Narromine, spending her days as a stay-at-home mother and wife to light horseman, Claude Bourchier.

Gwen is a valued asset to her family and surrounding community. The Narromine News and Trangie Advocate reported on Gwen as “one of Narromine’s most popular ladies...”

Even with her husband’s death in 1983, Gwen ran the Narromine Taxi Service, poignant of a shiny black car.

In “true Gwen style”, according to her daughter Roslyn Walsh, Gwen did not conclude her work as a taxi driver until

she gave up her driver’s license at the age of 92.

“Everyone remembers Mum and her late arrival to her 90th birthday party. She was too busy picking up the ‘oldies’ and taking them to her party,” recalled Roslyn.

“She has always done everything for everybody else.

As a child, I remember her travelling on a push bike to set the hair of fellow Narromine residents.”

Gwen’s local efforts have not gone unnoticed winning the Australia Day award for local citizen of the year 1987 as well as the 2015 lifetime membership award for St Vincent’s De Paul for 50 years of service.

The 1998 Community Good Deed Award for the Orana Region recognised Gwen’s excellence as a pianist.

Family friend, Norma Meadley, said “when I think of Gwen, I think of music! She is remembered in town as the music lady because she would visit day-care centres and RSL clubs just to sing and play the piano. Gwen is so special; she can play a song by ear.”

When asked the secret of a long life, Gwen said, “keep things simple and live happily.”

Above: Nieces Janece Pulbrook and Pauline Wilkin surprised Gwen for her 100th last year.

Left: The Narromine stalwart has always maintained a passion for piano.

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Community update from Narromine Police Station NSW Police launched Operation Australia Day on January 21.

They will be targeting excess or inappropriate driving, drug and alcohol use and seatbelt wearing.

Increased Police presence will run until February 1.

Operation Australia Day is not a double demerit campaign.

IN the early hours of January 25, Police had cause to speak to young people in Burraway Street.

A stolen air compressor was located in Dundas Park shortly after. This matter has been transferred over for further inquiries.

POLICE attended a property on Ceres Siding Road on the evening of January 24.

A mounted GoPro was reported missing.

Movements of unknown persons were also detached on the property.

Investigations are still underway.

ALL local court matters are currently adjourned due to COVID-19 restrictions.

OFFICERS from Narromine Police Station have asked community members to wear a mask at indoor settings and get tested if symptomatic.

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Empowering local communities to respond to COVID-19 needs $10,000 for Narromine LALC to help deliver workshops on reducing the spread of COVID

A bush tucker lunch will be provided at the field day, hosted by our Senior Land Services officer for Aboriginal Communities.

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders recently announced $10,000 for the Narromine Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) to deliver a series of workshops on reducing the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious illnesses, as well as strategies for coping with future challenges.

“The Narromine Local Aboriginal Land Council played a pivotal role during the region’s delta outbreak, providing support for children to learn from home and for families to stay connected safely while under stayat-home orders,” Mr Saunders said.

“We hope we’ll never be hit by an outbreak that deadly and disruptive again, but should the worst happen I’m confident the Narromine community will be even better equipped to cope.”

The Narromine LALC received support from Aboriginal Affairs NSW during the height of the outbreak to deliver cultural connection packs, which included colouring-in activities and fi nd-a-words for children and families.

They also delivered tutorials and devices including WiFi dongles to support Elders to stay connected, and to help families with online learning.

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Narromine LALC CEO Shelley Bayliss accepting a $10,000 grant from member for Dubbo, Dugald Saunders. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

THE Narromine community will be empowered to deal with COVID going forward, thanks to a grant from the NSW government.

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Carbon Farming and Dung Beetle Field Days Together with Landcare NSW, we are hosting industry leading experts to showcase the importance of dung beetles and the development of soil carbon projects.

Presentations from: • Dr Russ Barrows from Charles Sturt University on economic and environmental benefits of dung beetles • Kieren Whittock from AgriProve, facilitators on soil carbon projects.

16th February – Narromine/Trangie Area, location depending on dung beetle activity (TBA).

17th February – Weddin Area, location depending on dung beetle activity (TBA).

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Narromine LALC CEO Shelly Bayliss welcomed the continued support of the state government, and said the Narromine Keeping Place will host some events in 2022 around coping with challenging times going forward.

“We’ll be running a series of workshops on home and personal hygiene, where they’ll be given the products and knowledge and skills of how to reduce the spread of all germs, but COVID in particular,” Ms Bayliss said.

“Then the fi nal workshop is also about empowerment, if they’re feeling down and depressed about restrictions or not seeing friends who are on the border, referring them to counselling or other support services. Just showing them some strategies and where they can go for help.”

A total of 85 grassroots community projects worth more than $1.8 million have been funded under the latest round of the Multicultural NSW Empowering and Supporting Local Communities Grants Program.

This is in addition to the more than $3.4 million invested in the fi rst round of the program, prioritising communities in areas hit hardest by the delta outbreak.

SMALL businesses and not-for-profit organisations in the Narromine local government area are among those that can now apply for grants of up to $50,000 to help them recover from recent severe storm and flooding events.

The federal government’s Storm & Flood Small Business Disaster Recovery Grant is designed to help pay for costs of clean-up and reinstatement of operations for small businesses or not-for-profit organisations that suffered direct physical damage as a result of the storms and floods in November and December 2021.

NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Friday, January 28, 2022

Local school graduate, a spark above the rest

By BROOKE CHANDLER NARROMINE’S Abram Liddle received statewide appraisal after topping the Electrotechnology subject of the 2021 Higher School Certificate (HSC).

Electrotechnology includes the design, assembly and repair of electronic and electrical networks, equipment, facilities for purposes such as industrial, commercial, and domestic.

“I think I just really liked the course material; it wasn’t as topic-heavy as maths,” Mr Liddle said. “Electrotechnology was just purely enjoyable, I remembered everything easily.”

The eighteen-year-old was contacted by NSW Education and Early Learning Minister Sarah Mitchell and given premature notice of this achievement. The following day, Mr Liddle was flown to Sydney, alongside other HSC fi rst placers, to meet with Minister Mitchell.

“Today is a testament, not just to the students themselves, but to the families who have supported them,” Minister Mitchell said before passing the microphone to Mr Liddle who was individually select-

ed to speak on behalf of the students present.

“Honestly, it’s been a pretty tough year,” Mr Liddle began. “It was a very dynamic schedule that online learning created for students.”

Melinda Liddle, Abram’s mother, was also present at the press conference. “He spoke so well, with very little preparation and hesitation,” she said proudly.

Mr Liddle’s HSC result was welcomed news for his school community at St Johns College Dubbo, “This is an extraordinary academic achievement and the College is extremely proud of Abram’s outstanding result and his dedication and determination to succeed at such a high level.”

After arriving back to Narromine, Mr Liddle caught up with the Narromine Star, “It was a great opportunity. I got to meet some really cool people.

“I was really surprised that I did that well,” Mr Liddle added.

“My family and I moved to Narromine during the exam period and without wireless internet, study was very difficult.

“I cannot fault the teachers I had at St John’s College, particularly the Electrotechnology teachers who helped me get me to

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When Abram got the call from Minister Mitchell, Mrs Liddle said she was very surprised but also extremely proud of her son. “Abram has always been an academic, driven kid. I just wasn’t expecting him to do that well considering the COVID-19 and housing circumstances.”

Since completing the HSC, Mr Liddle works full time as an electrical apprentice with Dubbo surveillance and security fi rm, Simtec.

Previous work experience with Simtec helped to cement Mr Liddle’s desire to immediately enter the workplace rather than attend university. “I have always been interested in becoming a commercial pilot or aerospace engineer. However, the accessibility of employment in these roles is really hard to come by,” Mr Liddle added.

“The team at Simtec could tell Abram was a bright spark and snapped him up. It’s fantastic to see his talent is able to be nurtured locally,” said Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders. “It’s also great to see outstanding young people like Abram choosing a trade and I’m sure it won’t be long before he’s a leader in his field.”

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Friday, January 28, 2022 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

COUNCILCOLUMN

THURSDAY 27 January 2022

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

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. During this time, the opening hours at Narromine Aquatic Centre will be:

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.

DUNG BEETLE AND CARBON FARMING FIELD DAY

zMonday – Friday from 6.00 am to 8.00 am (season ticket holders only). zMonday – Friday 11.00 am to 7.00 pm and weekends from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm.

Council’s Landcare Co-Ordinator together with Central West LLS will be hosting a Dung Beetle and Carbon Farming Field Day at Bruce Maynard’s property, ‘Willydah’ Mungeribar Lane on Wednesday 16 February 2022. RSVP by 4 February to Will Thorncraft M: 0428 218 938 or email will.thorncraft@ lls.nsw.gov.au.

WELCOME EVENING FOR NEW RESIDENTS TO NARROMINE SHIRE

The opening hours at Trangie Aquatic Centre will be: zMonday – Friday 6.00 am to 8.00 am (season ticket holders only). zMonday – Friday 1.00 pm to 7.00 pm and weekends from 10.00am to 6.00pm.

DISPOSE OF UNWANTED OR OBSELETE AGVET CHEMICALS – REGISTER NOW Agsafe’s ChemClear program will be holding a collection throughout NSW in March 2022. Agvet chemical users can now register unwanted or obsolete agvet chemicals for collection in Narromine, registrations will close on 28 January 2022. To register your chemicals, please visit: www.chemclear.org.au/register-your-chemical

Council is hosting ‘A Welcome to the Narromine Region evening’ and invites all new residents to attend.

It will be held on Wednesday 23rd February 2022 at Narromine Aero Club commencing at 5.30 pm, please email mail@narromine.nsw.gov.au or call Council on 6889 9999 to RSVP. MOSQUITOES ARE A HEALTH HAZARD

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Helpful information is available from NSW Health.

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Carbon Farming and Dung Beetle Field Days Together with Landcare NSW, we are hosting industry leading experts to showcase the importance of dung beetles and the development of soil carbon projects.

Presentations from: • Dr Russ Barrows from Charles Sturt University on economic and environmental benefits of dung beetles • Kieren Whittock from AgriProve, facilitators on soil carbon projects.

A bush tucker lunch will be provided at the field day, hosted by our Senior Land Services officer for Aboriginal Communities.

15th February – Emu Logic, 2404 John Renshaw PKY Tooraweenah NSW 2817 16th February – Narromine/Trangie Area, location depending on dung beetle activity (TBA).

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Friday, January 28, 2022

Safer, more efficient travel comes to Narromine

By BROOKE CHANDLER WEDNESDAY, January 19, marked the beginning of construction of the Dubbo to Narromine section of the Mitchell Highway following months of COVID-19 induced delays.

Member for Dubbo, Dugald Saunders, NSW Transport and Roads Minister, Sam Farraway, and Narromine Shire Mayor, Craig Davies, marked the occasion by inspecting the construction sites.

The project – a part of the NSW Government's Roads Safety Program – promises three new overtaking lanes at a cost of $18 million, as well as $14 million worth of safety upgrades.

While acknowledging the 450 daily commuters, Mr Saunders said, “These new overtaking lanes will be essential for creating safer and more efficient travel for the local community as well as passing freight.

“The fi rst overtaking lane is being built at Lagoon Creek, about 17 kilometres west of Dubbo. It is set to be 1.5 kilometres long with the westbound lane widened to provide a new 3.5 metre lane for motorists to pass slower traffic, as well as a 2 metre shoulder and a 0.5 metre verge.”

Planning is still underway for the remaining two overtaking lanes, however there Mylangra and Tantitha locations have been established.

Minister Farraway said, “a raft of safety work improvement work will be delivered at the same time, includ-

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Transport and Roads Minister Sam Farraway, Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders and Narromine Shire Mayor Craig Davies at the Lagoon Creek construction site. PHOTO: NARROMINE STAR/BROOKE CHANDLER. ing widening 11 kilometres of highway, installing rumble strips, safety barriers and improving drainage and property accesses.

“Investigation work – including survey, heritage and utility inspection – has already been carried out,” Mr Saunders added. “Clearing and drainage installation is now underway before work begins on actually building the lane.”

Mr Saunders confi rmed the work-

force for the project will be contracted both locally and nationally.

Mayor Craig Davies told the Narromine Star he is delighted to finally see the project unfold. “It’s been one of the most talked about projects for this Narromine area, and I know every single person who uses the highway will be excited.”

All three overtaking lanes and additional safety upgrades will be completed no later than mid 2024.

Coffee, toasties and cakes added to local shopping experience

By BROOKE CHANDLER

Ted Cooney was eager to purchase a coffee on open day. PHOTO: NARROMINE STAR/SHARON BONTHUYS.

As of Monday January 24, locals may have noticed a new aroma wafting down Dandaloo Street.

That is the sweet, bitterness of Italian coffee made at Style 33 Boutique, just outside of Coles.

The business – known for selling fashionable adult and baby clothes, jewellery and giftware – is now also a ‘go to’ spot for coffee, toasties and cakes.

The cafe’s first day of operation was a huge success according to business owner Michelle McDonald. “It has taken a good six months or more to get the cafe up and running,” she said.

“I purchased the business

off Janice Smith in October 2020 just after the first COVID lockdown.”

Not only has the business expanded its goods and services, so too has the premises itself, “I took over the second shop last July prior to the second lockdown,” Ms McDonald explained.

The fifty-three-year-old also said running the boutique was a business venture she did not anticipate, “I worked with my husband spray contracting and because of the drought, I started to help Janice with Facebook and it went from there.”

In the meantime, Ms McDonald plans on finishing renovations on the rest of the store to match the modern cafe.

THE mobile screening van will visit Narromine on Thursday 3 February to Saturday 12 February 2022.

BreastScreen NSW provides free mammograms to eligible women aged between 50 and 74 across the State.

BreastScreen NSW is taking all necessary measures in relation to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), to protect women, staff and the wider community. This includes: f Pre-screening questions around personal health and travel f Limiting the number of people in the clinic/van f Practicing social distancing and providing hand sanitizer in waiting rooms f A minimal contact check-in process f Additional cleaning of equipment and commonly used surfaces.

Meg O’Brien, Manager, BreastScreen NSW (Greater Western) says a screening mammogram is one of the most important things women aged 50-74 can do for their health.

“Detecting breast cancer early increases your chance of survival while reducing the likelihood of invasive treatment, such as mastectomy or chemotherapy.

“Around 90 per cent of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history.

This is why breast cancer screening is so important for all eligible women.”

Ms O’Brien says having a BreastScreen NSW van in Narromine makes it easier for women to attend their recommended two-yearly screening.

“Bringing these vital services to Narromine means more local women can be screened. Life gets busy and we want women to make their health a priority.”

The BreastScreen NSW van is in town from Thursday 3 February to Saturday 12 February 2022 and is located at the Council Carpark, 124 Dandaloo Street, Narromine.

The service is free and there’s no referral needed.

The mobile clinic visiting Narromine is equipped with a lift system to support women with health conditions or disability to have their mammogram. Women with additional needs are encouraged to let us know when booking their appointment.

BreastScreen NSW mobile vans include the latest digital mammography technology and secure wireless communication system. The NSW Government, through the Cancer Institute NSW, is investing $65.1 million in breast cancer screening this financial year. f This information subsidised by Narromine Star as a community service.

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Friday, January 28, 2022 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

Australia Day 2022 Awards presented in Narromine From page 1 The fi nal award, Citizen of the Year, was given to Rita Whitbread. In her 15th year as Public Officer of Narromine Lions Club, Ms Whitbread helps prepare many community events. These include, Australia Day, Venetian Carnival, rugby union gates and race day gates. She assisted in the formation of Narromine Sing Australia in 2007 and continues to be an active member in the Parish Church. Ms Whitbread said the recognition came as “such shock”.

A late change in Narromine’s Australia Day Ambassador meant high altitude mountaineer, Andrew Lock OAM, replaced speech pathologist and co-founder of Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation, Mary-Ruth Mendel.

Mr Lock spoke of both the positives and negatives associated with his career as the most accomplished high-altitude mountaineer in British Commonwealth history. “I am thrilled to be the ambassador for this town of champions,” he said. “I feel as though I am standing on sacred ground.” Mr Lock extended the recognition previously given to this year’s award recipients when he said, “I believe the two biggest life lessons I have learnt – resilience and comradery – is evidenced in the spirit of the locals of this town.”

The fi nal speech of the day was delivered by 2021 Narromine Young Woman Competition winner (formerly titled ‘showgirl’) Alyssa Simons. Currently a student of the University of Wollongong, Miss Simons gave her take on what it means to be a young adult living in rural Australia. “My teachers at school knew me,” Miss Simons reminisced, “and I don’t believe I would have been nurtured the same if I was in a big classroom.”

She continued, “It could be said those living in the bush have experienced more hardships, because with tough times comes greater life lessons.”

This year’s ceremony was concluded with a celebratory cutting of the cake, made by Narromine Car Club president Kym Edmunds. Former council member, Mark Munroe, also won $150 worth of local business gift cards from the 100 Club competition.

Australia Day Ambassador Andrew Lock, Narromine Australia Day Committee president Les Lambert, Citizen of the Year Rita Whitbread and mayor Craig Davies. PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR/BROOKE CHANDLER.

The alpacas were jostling for a turn at the feeding bowl.

PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR/SHARON BONTHUYS

Something different at Tomingley celebrations Senior Sports Person of the Year Sandy Andrews

By SHARON BONTHUYS

New Australian citizen, Kuldip Singh, with his wife and two daughters.

Senior Citizen of the Year Joy Kirkby

Emma-Jean Edwards Junior Sportsperson of the with her Certificate of Year Haleigh McCarney.

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“IT’S nice to see something different on Australia Day.” That was the declaration of Dubbo resident Temina Bowers, visiting Quentin Park Alpacas and Studio/Gallery on Australia’s national holiday.

Ms Bowers and her travelling companions joined dozens of other visitors to the Tomingley tourist attraction which opened to the public on January 26, 2022.

The unique, fresh air experience allowed dozens of families to get back to nature and interact with a type of farm animal that many had not seen before.

Young guests could also play with games set out on the grass and enjoy a sausage sizzle.

It was a similar story for another Dubbo resident, Trent Ryan, who brought his three teenage children along. “This is really different. We’re enjoying it.”

Likewise for Narromine resident Sharyn McMahon, whose daughter and three grandchildren came from Wellington to see the alpacas.

“This is something different to do on Australia Day as a fam-

ily. We’re just loving it,” she said, watching as her grandchildren fed the alpacas.

When asked what she thought of the camelid mammals, Ms McMahon’s granddaughter Chloe, 14, declared: “I think they’re pretty cool.” Mr Ryan’s teens also enjoyed their visit.

Offering ‘something different’ to the usual civic festivities held in towns and cities across the country on the national holiday, Quentin Park owners Amee and Shaun Dennis were pleased with the turnout.

“For many here today this was a last minute thing,” said Ms Dennis. “We took so many bookings in the last 24 hours.

“Feedback to us was that people wanted to do something outdoors on Australia Day that was also safe in the current climate of the pandemic. We’ve been able to provide that right here in Tomingley.”

With the national holiday falling on a Wednesday, being in the presence of these members of the camelid family brought a whole new meaning to the term ‘Hump Day’ for visitors to the complex.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Friday, January 28, 2022

Trangie community members recognised on Australia Day

Award winners Wade Haines (on behalf of the ADF for Community Event of the Year), Trish Clark (Citizen of the Year), Bob Lindsay (Senior Citizen of the Year), Remy Gleeson (Young Citizen of the Year), and Mia Gleeson (Junior Sports Award). In absentia, Jess Skinner (Senior Sports Award).

By SHARON BONTHUYS THE highlight of the Australia Day celebrations at Trangie on January 26, 2022, was the announcement of the civic awards recognising the contributions of several local residents.

Two long-standing community volunteers and three high-achieving athletes received recognition for their efforts and contributions at the evening ceremony held at the Trangie United Services Memorial Club.

A joint effort spearheaded by the Australian Defence Force to coordinate COVID vaccination clinics in Trangie was also recognised as Community Event of the Year.

Following a Welcome to Country in language by Remy Gleeson and in English by Terrie Milgate from Trangie Action Group, Mayor Craig Davies introduced Australia Day Ambassador, Rob Storey.

Mr Storey, director of pre-contracts with Inland Rail, spoke about aspects of the multi-billion-dollar infrastructure project then assisted mayor Davies to present the civic awards.

Resident of 30-years Trish Clarke received Citizen of the Year Award for her outstanding commitment to a variety of community and sporting organisations in Trangie.

Bob Lindsay was announced as Senior Citizen of the Year for his tireless contributions to Meals on Wheels in Trangie, as well as packing and delivering newspapers for vulnerable people in the community.

Remy Gleeson returned to the stage to receive the Young Citizen of the Year Award for her impressive involvement in local and regional sports, which includes her under 12 Dubbo netball team winning every competition including carnivals in Dubbo, Penrith, Campbelltown, and Newcastle.

The Senior Sports Award was presented in absentia to Jess Skinner, whose participation in sports for over a decade is legendary in the Trangie community, particularly her coaching ability. In 2021 Ms Skinner was assistant coach for the Indigenous All Stars and she will coach the Newcastle Knights women’s team in the National Rugby League.

Record-breaking swimmer and champion netballer Mia Gleeson received the Junior Sports Award for her achievements which include representing Dubbo U15s in netball and gaining selection for the Far West Academy of Sport.

Wade Haines accepted the award for Community Event of the Year on behalf of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) which spearheaded the effort to bring all sectors of the community together for COVID-19 vaccinations to help keep Trangie residents safe in 2021.

Congratulations to all the recipients of this year’s Australia Day Awards, to everyone who was nominated, and well done to the Trangie Action Group for once again organising this year’s event.

Trish Clark named as Trangie’s Citizen of the Year From page 1 Unaware that she had been nominated, the Trangie resident of thirty years described the award as “quite a shock”.

Ms Clark said she was motivated to volunteer “to do her bit” to help the community.

“I just think getting out and helping the community – it’s such a lovely community – is important.

“Her bit” includes assisting the Ambulance Volunteers Group, retirement organisation, Tennis Club, hospital committee, and a variety of sporting clubs including rugby league, netball, tennis and swimming.

She has also been a Red Cross assistant and emergency responder.

Described in her nomination as a great community role model with a quiet and unassuming nature, Ms Clark is held in high regard by the Trangie community.

After a year impacted by COVID-19, Ms Clark has fi rm plans for 2022.

“I’ll try to do more things with the committees I’m on,” Ms Clark said. “I’d like to get the Tennis Club up and running better, and our retirement units.

“The town was quiet and we couldn’t do as much as we’d have liked to do last year. The oldies, the kids, the sport – it all came to a sudden halt. Hopefully it will all come back, bigger and better.”

Congratulations to Ms Clark from a grateful Trangie community.

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Friday, January 28, 2022 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

Many kids like Mya and Matthew Cooper, Ruby McDonald and Zarlee Forrester, were enjoying Dundas Park’s renovated play equipment.

Lynette Dull, Brian and Robyn Masling.

Sue and Velma Barry.

Lynda Edwards and Jay-C Ebsworth.

Vivenne Halbisch, Di and Andy Sippel.

Local Sing Australia members Pamela Lister, Wendy Jeffery, Rita Whitbread, Joy Kirkby, Ros Reid and Marj Kelly.

Narromine Shire Council members and staff Phil Johnston, Casey Forrester, Les Lambert, Craig Davies, Diane Beaumont, Jane Redden and Barry Bonthuys.

Sharing in the Australian spirit

By BROOKE CHANDLER

CROWDS of approximately 200 people attended Dundas Park’s Australia Day Awards Ceremony.

The Narromine Star was able to weave among some of these locals to fi nd out what they love about the country they call home.

“It’s fantastic! Especially today where we can come together as a nation and recognise the excellence surrounding us. I think we are freer than we realise.” – Rosemary and Bob Webb.

“I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. Of course, like anything it has its

goods and bads but I believe we live in the best country in the world.” – Sue Walsh.

“Today really shows why I love Australia. I can come and sit in the sunshine!” – Ron Cape.

“It’s beautiful! Although we have had a complicated modern history, it still is the best place. I think people criticise our government too much. They don’t seem to see how much better our living standards are compared to the rest of the world.” – Jenine Varady-Szabo.

“It’s good to be free and have choices. We are lucky and always will be.”

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Friday, January 28, 2022

Community News

Mental health and wellness advocate moves to Narromine

Inspired by hardship

By MAGGIE GORDON TRANGIE poet Maggie Gordon was inspired, in these difficult COVID times, to write a poem about the strength of community, particularly out here in the bush.

MY COMMUNITY I have no immunity to my community...

Because it’s an integral part of me, And there’s no disunity in my community In fact it’s the best that it can be!

For we work together no matter the weather When raising funds for charity, Come rain or drought there is never a doubt For there’s no sign of disparity.

The fact we’re scattered has never mattered Because it’s a way of life out

here, So we all ‘bog in’ through the thick and thin And celebrate with a keg of beer!

For a country town would seem rather down If its folk did not pull together, As much can be done if more than just one Have mateship that lasts forever.

When in the grime n’ gritty of life in the city You will often feel so lost and alone, Yet in the dust n’ dirt of a place like Bourke You know there’s no place like home!

So it would be quite dire if it should transpire: Our community just could not bond, Because with no continuity of my community I’d lose that of which I’m most fond!

– Maggie Gordon

Something to sing about

By SHARON BONTHUYS

With more than a decade of experience, Ms Redmond aims to reduce the impact of stress and instead cultivate positive energy. PHOTO: NARROMINE STAR

By BROOKE CHANDLER DANIELLE REDMOND, founder of Zheng Fu Tai Chi and Wellness, has brought a range of ancient wellbeing services to Narromine.

The Warren local says she is proud to be offering Oracle consultation and Reiki Energy Healing sessions after months of COVID-19 induced delays.

Once a month, Ms Redmond travels to Narromine and offers her services out of Ezmay’s Hair Bar on Dandaloo Street.

Ms Redmond says her services have been very popular in Warren and is something she hopes for Narromine as well.

“Locals were hesitant at fi rst,” Ms Redmond told the Narromine Star. “They hadn’t really seen or heard of my services. However,

now I have a large group of regulars and they love it.

“It would be a real dream to offer my service all across the region. The fi nancial support I have been given through state government grants has been life changing.

“I have been a qualified reiki master for 11 years now. I have travelled to China to the Wudang Mountains where I have learnt the ancient art of Tai Chi, Qigong and practices that benefit our health for everyday activities,” Ms Redmond said.

Suitable for the young and old, Ms Redmond also offers Tai Chi, meditation and mindfulness classes to preschoolers and school children in Warren.

“The children are just as passionate as I am. It would be great to be able to host these classes in Narromine

as well.”

The mother of one says, “I understand the challenges of rural living so I make the costs suitable for all to attend.”

Since the recent pandemic, experts have observed a significant spike in anxiety and depressive disorders.

Ms Redmond says she is more concerned about people’s mental health than ever before.

“I believe COVID-19 has sent people, particularly our youth, into a spiral. My hope is to help people let go of everyday burdens, even if it's for a short amount of time.

“A lot of the mental health issues I see in our youth these days, stems from home as well. When I work with children, I always aim to offer them a physical and spiritual outlet.”

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A LOCAL singing group in Narromine has seen membership numbers plummet since 2018 and is in danger of closing.

Narromine Sing Australia coordinator Pamela Lister hopes 2022 is the year Christmas carolling at Timbrebongie, December her group can in- 16, 2021. PHOTO: SUPPLIED BY PAMELA LISTER. crease in size and the residents of Timbrebongie return to regular Aged Care. meetings and performances.

Several Timbrebongie resi“We had about 25 to 30 members a few years ago,” said Ms dents used to be past members of Lister. “We’re now down to five the group and joined the singers as they performed. or six members.

The Narromine group was next “COVID – and getting older – has taken our membership right scheduled to sing at the local Australia Day proceedings this down.”

Growing the membership is a month but this is no longer going critical goal for Ms Lister, given ahead due to COVID concerns for the remaining members range in the elderly group members.

“We sing the National Anthem age from 75 to 89 years.

Ms Lister’s group has ap- and a repertoire of six or seven proached local schools in the songs at these proceedings,” Ms past to try to engage young peo- Lister said. “We could have made ple but this ultimately was not the decision to sing but given our ages, no,” she said. successful.

Another problem facing The pandemic has also had a significant impact on the ability the Narromine group is they need someone to replace their of the group to sing publicly.

“We managed to sing about six long-term pianist who cannot times last year,” said Ms Lister. continue.

“It’s not looking good so far this Ms Lister is hopeful that her year.” group may be able to recruit a The Narromine singers last musician to work with the Narperformed together on December romine group in 2022 in a paid 16, 2021, Christmas carolling for arrangement.

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AS president of the Narromine Aero Club and secretary of the Narromine Squash Club, Andrew Pearce is a valued asset to the local community.

Just recently, the 39-yearold husband and father has expanded his place in the sky by establishing a recreation fl ight training school, Inland Aviation.

Mr Pearce and his colleague Darryl offer pilot training from beginners to bi-annual fl ight reviews, low level endorsements, navigation and passenger endorsements, to name a few.

“I have been instructing in other industries since 2008,” Mr Pearce told the Narromine Star. “So when I began flying in 2011, I always knew I wanted to teach others this amazing skill.

“Many people don’t realise it only takes, on average, 20 to 25 hours to gain your recreational pilot certificate. You can start training at the age of 13 and fly solo by 15-yearsold,” Mr Pearce explained.

“That amazes people because you must complete 120 hours as a learner car driver.”

Inland Aviation was opened during the peak of last year’s pandemic.

Admittedly tough, the ongoing support of students has ensured Mr Pearce’s plane engines continue to run. Mr Pearce brings an immense amount of passion to what is the only authorised recreational fl ight training school based in Narromine.

“The day my instructor got

“A quick afternoon lap with my son to say goodbye 2021,” is how Andrew Pearce captioned this photo on social media. PHOTO: SUPPLIED. out of the aircraft and shook my hand and said, “off you got,” I was overwhelmed,” Mr Pearce said. “I want my students to have those same feelings, all with the voice of reason as well.”

The origins of Mr Pearce’s industry experience did not, however, start at full throttle. “Not many people would believe it but I was actually terrified of going flying when I fi rst started. I built up the courage and my wife and I flew around Orange, over

Mount Canobolas and landed out the front of the Robin Hood Hotel where I calmed my nerves off. Since then, I have been hooked.”

His time in the sky has left an indelible mark on the Narromine local. “I have flown the east coast of NSW, from Newcastle to Wollongong at 500 feet and landed next to Rose Hill racecourse. I still remember flying over the southern pylon of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, which is absolutely breathtaking.”

Mr Pearce and his family have called Narromine home since 2015. “We originally moved here because I transferred for work. We were swept away by the number of activities available. We love it here.”

As his business continues to gain positive traction across the region, Mr Pearce says he is thankful to his mentor and colleague, Darryl. The pair have a large array of business and community based opportunities in store this new year.

Women’s Shed’s end of year report 2021 fi nished on a high note with an extremely successful raffle and garage sale which puts the group in a position to continue its charity work in 2022. The organisation wishes to acknowledge our local businesses for their generous support and encouragement. Without their involvement the Christmas raffle would not have been such a success.

The supporting businesses included Narromine Bowling Club, Narromine Pharmacy, Royal Hotel, Narromine Hotel, Narromine Post Office, Coles Duffs Butchery, Shorts Butchery, Ag and Vet, K&A Landscape Supplies, CRT, Rosie and Todots, Style 33 Boutique, Chemist Warehouse Dubbo, Uncle Pete’s Toys, TSG Dubbo, and Bunnings.

Ms Lisa Lodding made and donated the wooden prizes. Ms Robyn Douglas and Mrs Cath Chapman donated generously to our garage sale. The group would also like to acknowledge the USMC for allowing ticket sales and the drawing of the raffle.

Although the population of Narromine is small, the hearts of the locals are large and for that we are extremely grateful.

Raffle prize winners were published last week in the Narromine Star’s Classifieds section.

Free tickets to premier’s gala concerts at NSW seniors festival CHRISTINE ANU, Shannon Noll and Phil Burton from Human Nature will lead the line-up for the highly anticipated Premier's Gala Concerts during this year's NSW Seniors Festival.

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said free tickets to the concerts, to be held at the International Convention Centre (ICC Sydney) on March 30 and 31, 2022, will be available through Ticketek from 9am Friday, January 28.

“The NSW Government hosts the Premier's Gala Concerts each year to thank seniors for their contributions to our communities,” Mr Saunders said.

"These concerts are hugely popular among our seniors for good reason. They provide a great opportunity for them to enjoy musical and variety acts from some of Australia's favourite artists, as well as have fun and meet new friends.

“The concerts will also be live-streamed so that regional seniors who can’t attend in person can still enjoy the shows.”

Thousands of seniors are

expected to attend the concerts and the NSW Seniors Festival Expo, in Sydney, as well as hundreds of free and discounted events being hosted by councils and community groups across NSW. Singer Shannon Noll said he is looking forward to performing at the 2022 Premier’s Gala Concerts.

“Seniors have done so much for ours and future generations. It’s really important to celebrate and support them.

Performing at these concerts is my small contribution to giving back to them,” he said.

Tickets to the Premier's Gala Concerts tickets can be booked via Ticketek online at www.ticketek.com.au or by phone on 1300 130 613.

The NSW Government will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation to ensure the Premier’s Gala Concerts are run safely. For more information about the concerts (including the live-stream link), expo and other events and activities happening during the NSW Seniors Festival, visit www.seniorsfestival.nsw.gov. au.

Shannon Noll will be one of the performers at this year’s NSW Seniors Festival Gala Concert.

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Service crew January drill night Contributed by CAPTAIN WADE HAINES STATION 465 Trangie and NSW Ambulance conducted a multi-agency exercise in Trangie on Wednesday 19th January 2022.

The outcome for the training exercise was to improve, RCR skills for FRNSW GLR fi refighters stationed at 465 and strengthen the strong collaborative relationships with local NSW Ambulance Paramedics. NSW Ambulance Duty Operations Manager, and clinical education officer were also in attendance.

The drill night consisted of two different scenarios 1 involved a MVA rollover with 2 casualties trapped by confi nement/injuries and 1 car into a tree with 1 casualty trapped by confinement.

Firefighters were tasked to liaise with all agencies to develop an incident action plan, conduct the rescue and bring the incident to a successful conclusion.

Interesting and unexpected occurrences were also added that required increased co-operation, drawing on all the experience, skills and emphasising the importance of safety for all services on scene. By allowing two different scenarios this gave not only our fi refighters, but our paramedics practice a range of extrication methods across multiple patients and giving more staff an opportunity to obtain experience in the incident management role in an educational environment.

The drill exercise was insightful for all members and a great opportunity for FRNSW to demonstrate our rescue response capabilities and for NSW Ambulance to align their response activities with that of FRNSW. Thanks to all participants for an enjoyable and fulfi lling day: NSW Ambulance Staff, Jacob Munday (Narromine Paramedic), Benjamin Loiacono (Duty Operations Manager Area 2), Troy Jones (Clinical Training Officer), Jade Condon (Acting Station Officer Nyngan), Chanel Cirillo (Acting Station Officer Warren), Laura Walters (Volunteer Ambulance Officer Trangie), NSW Fire Rescue Staff, Captain Wade Haines, Deputy Captain Robert Armstrong, RFF Tony Terry, RFF Mark Haines, RFF Ian Geoghegan, RFF Rodney Barclay, RFF Te Peneha, RFF Adam Cooke, and RFF Natasha Ahern.

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Left: Brooke Davidson. Middle and right: The cultural garden. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED.

New school year excitement kicks in at Christian School NARROMINE Christian School is excited for the 2022 school year to begin.

While the students have been on holidays there has been a lot of activity with some school improvements and ren-

ovations to classrooms, which we are excited for the students to see! Our new cultural garden has been completed and will provide the students with lots of learning experiences and is a beautiful addition to

the playground.

Some of our classrooms have had a full face lift and some have had minor additions to improve our learning environment. They are fabulous, fresh, welcoming learn-

ing spaces.

This year will also see a welcome addition to our staff, Miss Brooke Davidson. Miss Davidson has come all the way from New Zealand to join our team. She is an experienced

teacher, and brings with her a wealth of knowledge that will help the students thrive and excel in their learning journey and is already a much loved member of our school family.

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NDIS funding support FIVE Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisations in the Parkes electorate have received funding from the federal government to improve delivery of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) support services.

Bourke Aboriginal Corporation Health Service, Brewarrina Aboriginal Medical Service, Coonamble Aboriginal Health Service, Pius X Aboriginal Corporation and Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service have each received $22,000 through the Indigenous Business Support Funding grants.

Each of these organisations play an important role in improving the health of their local Aboriginal communities, and this funding will help them address challenges in registering and delivering NDIS services.

Funding available for remote airstrips ANYONE who lives in a remote community understands how important local airstrips are to our way of life, providing critical connectivity to larger regional centres and access to essential services.

That’s why I’m pleased that the guidelines for the next round of the federal

Member for Parkes Mark Coulton pictured with Coonamble Aboriginal Health Service practice manager Ruth Luppino and CEO Phil Naden. government’s Remote Airstrip Upgrade program have been released, with applications to open early next month.

A number of our remote airstrips in the Parkes electorate have already benefitted from important safety upgrades under previous rounds of this funding, and I encourage eligible owners and operators to look into applying for round nine, to fund improvements such as new lighting, navigation systems, runway sealing and fencing.

Reflect, respect and celebrate Aust Day AUSTRALIA Day is a day for all Australians to celebrate everything that is good about our country, particularly our people and our resilience. It’s also an opportunity to reflect on our rich Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture, and celebrate the contribution that every Australian makes to our great nation.

Getting together with family and friends or going to a local community event is what Australia Day is all about – and this year being surrounded by our commu-

AROUND UND THE ELECTORATE TORATE Comment nt by DUGALD D ERS, SAUNDERS, ember State Member bo for Dubbo AUSTRALIA Day means a lot of different things to a lot of different people: for some, it’s a reminder of some of the darker times we have endured as a nation; for others it’s a celebration of how far they’ve come to get here.

In the past few years we’ve endured more turmoil than most of us have faced in our lifetimes. This time last year,

nities and loved ones will be especially significant.

Across the Parkes electorate, Australians came together in backyards, parks and community halls for local Australia Day events – from citizenship and Welcome to Country ceremonies to pool parties and great Aussie barbecues.

Backing women in STEM THE federal government is offering grants of up to $1 million while also supporting new scholarships to support women and girls to secure science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) jobs.

Round four of the Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship program opened last week with $13 million available to strengthen and expand projects that assist in removing barriers to STEM for women and girls.

In addition, The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering has been awarded $41.2 million to offer up to 500 university scholarships for women to work with industry and bolster their STEM qualifications.

we allowed ourselves to hope the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic was over. But in August, it hit our region with a ferocity we’d never seen before. Life is utterly unrecognisable – and this time next year it will look different again.

They say tough times don’t last, tough people do, and the Narromine region exemplifies that. From drought to COVID, the mouse plague, floods and COVID again, you banded together, and the sacrifices you’ve made have undoubtedly saved lives.

Australia Day is an opportunity to reflect on how far we have come. How we have pulled together. How we have rediscovered a much strong-

er sense of community. How we have embraced new ways of doing things. How we have learned from our mistakes.

And most importantly, how we have put others before ourselves. These are the values that make me so proud to call Australia – and this region in particular – home!

THIS time next week our students will be back in the classroom and the government has announced a number of measures to minimise the risk of COVID transmission in our schools.

As part of the new measures, every student and teacher in NSW government and non-government schools will be able to receive rapid antigen test (RAT) kits before school returns on February 1.

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The government is distributing more than 12 million RATs to over 3150 government and non-government schools, and early childhood centres, to assist with surveillance testing of staff and students.

The COVID-Smart Plan to keep schools open and students safe includes: f Twice a week surveillance testing for primary and high school students, school staff and early childhood staff.

Surveillance testing will be undertaken for the fi rst four weeks of term, with two weeks of supply distributed before term starts f Mandatory mask wearing for all staff and high school students, with masks encouraged for children in primary schools f Limiting interaction be-

tween year groups f Limiting visitors to those providing essential curriculum and wellbeing support f COVID-safe settings in place for music, sport and excursions f Maximising natural and mechanical ventilation, with air purifiers dispatched to where they are needed f Contingency plans in place to manage any disruptions to the workforce The fi rst few weeks of term will be challenging. But our kids have made enormous sacrifices over the past couple of years, and these measures put us in the best position possible to manage any disruption.

Until next time, stay well, Dugald

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NARROMINE Shire Council has had its fi rst meeting of the new council and it is very pleasing to witness the ease with which our new councillors have slotted into their roles.

Three new ladies and two men means council has a majority of females for the fi rst time in our history. I have great confidence in this group becoming a collaborative and cooperative team who will work together for the future of the shire.

When things are happening in the shire and developments waiting in the wings, it is easy to keep councillors involved and engaged.

This is the situation currently and over the course of the next few years we will see a new shire emerge that will offer so much more for everyone.

School leavers will have many options in the employment field with all the high tech jobs coming to the shire. With the growth will come better services, better government grants and better health outcomes.

Our focus still needs to be on basic services while ensuring we are planning ahead for the next 20-30 years. Long after most of this council has gone, the shire will still be powering ahead and our shire will be a much more progressive and confident environment.

Our sporting teams will win their comps more often due to the bigger population and more sporting facilities will be required to handle this growth. I’m convinced the next decades will be our shire’s time in the sun.

No doubt all will be aware of the start of the work for the overtaking lanes on the Mitchell Highway going to Dubbo. This is

a very welcome outcome and not before time.

Yes, COVID and two wet years have played their part in the delay, but fi nally this vital upgrade is happening. Please be patient at the roadworks which will stretch on for two-years all going well as progress is always preceded by disruption.

Our negotiations with the Inland Rail Project are progressing extremely well and we are looking at a very bright future for our freight hub.

The time is very close now for us to be contemplating a trip to our federal member to seek funding for certain aspects of the hub vital for its future. To date, the federal government has offered us nothing and that will need to change in the near future for the shire to realise its potential.

Council has three events coming that will have wide appeal to a real cross section of our communities. Firstly, a Women in Business event highlighting women’s business achievements. Three well known guest speakers will keep the ladies enthralled and details of the event to be held in early March will be announced soon.

All welcome to this very interesting morning.

The sports events sponsored by council continue during the holidays and those that have been run have generally been well attended. Tennis, swimming, skateboarding, rugby league soccer and basketball have all featured and it has all been about participation and giving our young kids something exciting to do in the holidays.

Finally, council is having its annual new citizens night and with the influx of new residents it is sure to be well-attended. This will be held next month. If you have moved into the shire in the past 12-months you are welcome to attend and meet the other newcomers. I will be there to welcome you to the shire along with representatives of different community organisations. Please do attend if you are new to the shire as we can offer a very warm welcome and words of advice.

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ANSWERS: 1. Grizzly bear 2. Jim Hines 3. Centripetal force 4. Debbie Reynolds 5. Istanbul, Turkey 6. Coca leaves/ cocaine 7. Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain 8. A hash sign (#) 9. Bob Dylan 10. The liver

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Friday, January 28, 2022

AUSTRALIA DAY QUIZ 0–10 Flaming Galah | 11–20 Eager Emu | 21–30 Perceptive Platypus | 31–40 Clever Kookaburra | 41–50 True Blue Cockatoo

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What date is Australian National Flag Day: January 26, April 11 or September 3?

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Which AFL team did Charles Brownlow play for?

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Which South Australian town is sometimes referred to as the ‘opal capital of the world’?

Helen Porter Mitchell was the birth name of which Australian singer?

In which year was the Australian Open first held?

12. How many Australians have been to outer space?

What did the Europeans call Australia at the time of the First Fleet’s arrival?

Blue Neighbourhood and Bloom are albums by which Australian artist?

10. A sausage in bread bought at a polling site on election day is colloquially known as what?

11. What song received 28 per cent of the vote in the 1977 plebiscite to choose Australia’s national song?

22. In which year did the VFL change its name to AFL: 1975, 1980 or 1985?

13. Who plays the title character in the 2006 mockumentary Kenny?

14. Scott Morrison is which number prime minister?

15. Boy Swallows Universe and All Our Shimmering Skies are novels by which Australian author?

16. Which simple food product is baked in a campfire and associated with colonial stockmen?

Claire G. Coleman wrote which 2017 sci-fi novel?

The Kerrigan family feature in which iconic Australian film?

21. Who was the first Aboriginal Australian to publish a book of verse?

17. Eric Bana (pictured, w circle) starred as yellow n Falk in which Aaron 2020 mystery a? drama?

23. What is the floral emblem of New South Wales?

24. What is the debut album of Tones and I (pictured, orange above circle), released in 2021?

26. Which German-born Australian was known for watercolour paintings of monumental gum trees?

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30. Which animal appears on the Australian five-cent coin?

40. What is the most common pub name in Australia?

41. Founded in 1851, what is the oldest university in Australia?

31. In 2020, who became the first Indigenous artist to win the Archibald Prize?

42. The Nullarbor Plain is located in which Australian states?

32. And who features in their winning portrait?

43. Edmund Barton (pictured, green circle) was a member of which political party?

33. Which character does Nicole Kidman play in Big Little Lies?

25. Willem Janszoon was the first documented European to do what?

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29. The Emu War took place in which state: Western Australia, Queensland or New South Wales?

44. Who is the national cricket captain?

45. The Daintree Rainforest National Park is located in which Australian state?

34. Queer Eye filmed an episode in which Australian regional town?

46. Who raised the Union Jack at Sydney Cove in January 1788?

35. In what year did Advance Australia Fair become the national anthem?

47. Which two Australian animals are monotremes?

36. And which line was recently changed to better reflect our Indigenous history?

48. Which Australian river’s name means ‘clear water’?

49. Miranda Tapsell (pictured, blue circle) starred in and co-wrote which 2019 romantic comedy?

37. Which non-Victorian AFL club has won the Grand Final most recently?

38. What Australian landmark was designed by the Danish architect Jørn Utzon?

50. How many Australian states or territories do not recognise daylight saving?

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39. Who has the most ARIA Awards ever?

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Friday, January 28, 2022 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

SUNDAY, January 30

SATURDAY, January 29

FRIDAY, January 28

Your Seven-Day TV Guide ABC (2)

6.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Where Are You Really From? 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Going Places. 4.00 Great Canadian Railroad Journeys.

5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Good With Wood. 8.30 Walking Britain’s Roman Roads. 9.20 Ancient Superstructures. 10.15 SBS News. 10.45 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

11.35 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games. 1.20 The Killing. 3.20 Late Programs.

ABC PLUS

6.00 (31) WorldWatch.

12.00 Leah Remini: Scientology And The Aftermath. 2.20 Frozen Faith. 2.55 Jungletown.

3.45 WorldWatch. 5.15 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. 5.45 Shortland Street. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 Sex And Music. 10.25 Sexplora. 11.25 Narcos. 12.15 MOVIE: Under The Silver Lake. (2018) 2.45 NHK World English News. 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. 1.30 Van Der Valk. Final. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons.

4.00 Think Tank. 5.00 Restoration Australia.

5.55 You Can’t Ask That. 6.30 Summer Drum.

Final. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Monty Don’s American Gardens. 8.30 Midsomer Murders.

10.05 Mum. 10.35 ABC Late News. 11.00 QI. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ (22) Programs.

5.35 Luo Bao Bei. 6.05 Octonauts. 6.25 Peter Rabbit. 6.40 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 7.00 Dino Dana. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 MOVIE: Dead Europe. (2012) William Zappa, Ewen Leslie.

9.50 Doctor Who. 10.55 Brassic. 11.40 QI. 12.10 Community. 12.35 Parks And Recreation. 12.55 To Be Advised. 1.45 Close. 5.30 Wallykazam!

5.55 Kids’ Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 11.20 Summer’s Day. 11.45 Space Nova. 3.45 How To Do Stuff Good. 4.05 The Brilliant World Of Tom Gates. 4.30 Detention Adventure. 4.45 Odd Squad. 5.00 First Day. 5.25 ITCH. 6.00 Miraculous. 6.30 Operation Ouch! Hospital Takeover. 7.00 MOVIE: Ballerina. (2016) Elle Fanning. 8.25 Slugterra. 8.45 Log Horizon. 9.15 Dragon Ball Super. 10.00 Voltron: Legendary Defender. 10.25 Close.

ABC

6.00 Rage. 7.00 (2) Weekend Breakfast.

10.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Australia Day Live 2022. 2.30 Australia Remastered. 3.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 4.30 Landline Summer. 5.00 Basketball. WNBL. Perth Lynx v Bendigo Spirit.

7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Death In Paradise.

8.30 All Creatures Great And Small.

9.15 Call The Midwife. 10.15 Father Brown. 11.00 Finding Alice. 11.50 Rage.

SBS (3)

SBS VLND

NEWS (24)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 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 Summer Drum. Final. 9.00 ABC Nightly News.

9.30 The Business: Summer Series. 10.00 The World. 10.30 China Tonight. 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 Summer Drum. Final. 12.00 ABC Late News. 12.15 Late Programs.

SBS (3)

6.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Figure Skating.

ISU European Championships. Highlights.

3.30 The Seekers: Live In The UK. 5.35 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories. 6.30 News.

7.35 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman.

8.30 The World’s Greatest Hotels. 9.25 World’s Most Beautiful Railway. 10.20 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 11.15 Dublin Murders. 12.20 MOVIE: American Animals. (2018) 2.30 MOVIE: Twelve Monkeys. (1995) 4.55 Late Programs.

ABC PLUS (22)

6.00 (31) WorldWatch.

12.00 SBS Courtside. 12.30 Basketball. NBA. San Antonio Spurs v Chicago Bulls. 3.00 The Pizza Show. 3.25 WorldWatch. 4.50 It’s Suppertime! 5.50 Delivering The World: Inside DHL. 6.40 The Story Of The Songs. 7.35 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 8.30 Why Women Kill.

10.20 The X-Files. 12.50 9/11: Escape From The Towers. 2.25 France 24. 3.00 Thai News. 3.30 Bangla News. 4.00 Late Programs.

ABC ME

6.00 Morning (24) Programs. 1.00 ABC News. 1.30 Surviving Extinction. 2.00 ABC News. 2.30 Landline Summer. 3.00 ABC News.

3.30 One Plus One. 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 The Business: Summer Series. 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 ABC News Regional. 6.00 ABC Evening News.

6.30 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC National News.

7.30 Tent Embassy. 8.00 ABC News Tonight.

8.25 Aust Story. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 One Plus One. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Octonauts. 6.30 Noddy Toyland Detective.

7.05 The Deep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.15 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.00 Gavin & Stacey. 10.30 Insert Name Here. 11.05 Schitt’s Creek. 11.25 The Trip To Greece. 11.55 Archer. 12.15 Dead Pixels. 12.40 The Young Offenders. 1.10 David Attenborough: Kingdom Of Plants. Final. 2.10 Close. 5.05 Kids’ Programs.

6.00 Kids’ (23) Programs. 12.15 Voltron: Legendary Defender. 12.40 Teenage Boss. 3.35 Thunderbirds Are Go. 4.05 The Brilliant World Of Tom Gates. 4.30 Detention Adventure. 4.45 Odd Squad. 5.00 First Day. 5.25 ITCH. 6.00 Miraculous. 6.30 MythBusters Junior. 7.35 The Strange Chores. 8.00 Kung Fu Panda. 8.25 Slugterra. 8.45 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. 9.00 Hank Zipzer. 9.25 Degrassi: The Next Generation. 9.45 Close.

ABC

6.00 Morning (2) Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline Summer. 1.00 Finding Alice. 1.45 Mum. 2.15 Doc Martin. 3.05 Aussie Inventions That Changed The World.

4.00 Monty Don’s American Gardens. 5.00 Dream Gardens. 5.30 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. Final. 6.05 Australia Remastered: Forces Of Nature. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 Muster Dogs. 8.40 Vera. Return. 10.10 Doc Martin. 11.00 Harrow. 11.50 Late Programs.

SBS VLND

NEWS

SBS

6.00 WorldWatch.

(3) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU European Championships.

Highlights. 4.40 Private Lives Of… 5.35 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories. 6.30 News.

7.30 Great Wall Of China: The Making Of China.

8.50 Auschwitz: One Day. 9.50 The World’s Biggest Murder Trial: Nuremberg. 11.05 The Great Plague. 12.00 I Am Jackie O. 1.30 Life And Birth. 3.50 Billy Connolly’s Big Send Off. 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 Late Programs.

ABC PLUS

6.00 WorldWatch.

12.00 Basketball. NBA. San Antonio Spurs v Chicago Bulls. Replay. 2.00 Black Market: Dispatches. 3.00 Tattoo Age. 3.30 WorldWatch.

4.00 Insight. 5.00 Look Me In The Eye. 5.55 Speed With Guy Martin. 6.50 Deadly Destruction. 7.45 When Big Things Go Wrong.

8.35 Patriot Brains. 9.30 MOVIE: Vice Versa: Chyna. (2021) 11.10 Yab Yum: The World’s Most Legendary Brothel. 12.35 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6.00 Morning (24) Programs. 1.00 ABC News. 1.30 One Plus One. 2.00 ABC News.

2.30 ABC News Video Lab. 3.00 ABC News.

3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 Landline Summer. 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 The World This Week. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 The Brief. 8.00 Insiders. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Back Roads. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ (22) Programs. 5.35 Luo Bao Bei. 6.05 Octonauts. 6.25 Peter Rabbit.

6.40 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 7.05 The Deep. 7.30 Compass. 8.00 You Can’t Ask That.

8.30 The School That Tried To End Racism.

9.20 The Hunt For Gaddafi’s Billions. Final.

10.10 Kylie Minogue Golden: Live In Concert.

12.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 12.55 MOVIE: Dead Europe. (2012) 2.20 Close. 5.30 Wallykazam! 5.55 Kids’ Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 11.30 The Athena. 12.00 Teenage Boss. 2.50 Wow That’s Amazing. 3.10 The Crystal Maze.

4.05 The Brilliant World Of Tom Gates. 4.30 Detention Adventure. 4.45 Odd Squad. 5.00 First Day. 5.25 ITCH. 6.00 Miraculous World.

7.05 Teenage Boss. 7.40 The Strange Chores.

8.05 Kung Fu Panda. 8.30 Slugterra. 9.05 Hank Zipzer. 9.30 Degrassi: The Next Generation.

9.50 Rage. 10.50 Close.

SBS VLND (31)

NEWS

PRIME7 (6)

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.40 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. Test Match.

Australia v England. Day 2. Afternoon session.

2.40 The Women’s Ashes Tea Break. 3.00 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. Test Match.

Australia v England. Day 2. Late-afternoon session. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Big Bash League Final Pre-Game Show. 7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Final. 11.30 Late Programs.

7TWO

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 Bargain Hunt. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Last Chance Learners. 2.30 Sons And Daughters.

4.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 8.30 The Amazing Homemakers. 10.30 Australia’s Big Backyards. 12.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (63)

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Billy The Exterminator. 12.30 Pawnography.

1.30 Picked Off. 2.30 Shipping Wars. 3.00 Bull Riding. PBR Australia. Monster Energy Tour.

Townsville Grand Final Night. Replay. 4.00 Timbersports. 4.30 Heavy Rescue: 401. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 American Pickers.

7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.30 MOVIE: War For The Planet Of The Apes. (2017) Andy Serkis. 11.20 Late Programs.

PRIME7 (6)

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.40 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. Test Match.

Australia v England. Day 3. Afternoon session.

2.40 The Women’s Ashes Tea Break. 3.00 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. Test Match.

Australia v England. Day 3. Late-afternoon session. 5.00 News. 5.30 Border Security. 6.00 News. 7.00 Border Security. 7.30 MOVIE: Fast & Furious 6. (2013) 10.10 MOVIE: Non-Stop.

(2014) 12.20 Late Programs.

NINE (8)

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 8.00 Studio 10. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 2.30 Entertainment Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. 9.40 The Montreal Comedy Festival. 10.45 Steph Tisdell: Identity Steft.

12.00 The Project. 1.00 Late Programs.

9GEM

6.00 Home (53) Shopping.

7.00 Infomercials. 8.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 9.00 iFish Summer Series. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 Diagnosis Murder.

11.30 JAG. 1.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation.

2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 4.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

12.30 Home Shopping. 1.00 Infomercials. 1.30 Home Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 12.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 12. Mixed doubles final and men’s singles semi-final. 6.00 Nine News. 6.30 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show.

7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 12. Men’s singles semi-final. 11.00 New Amsterdam.

12.00 Reverie. 1.00 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning (81) Programs. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 11.30 My Favorite Martian.

12.00 Seaway. 1.00 World’s Greatest Islands.

2.00 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: I Believe In You. (1952) 5.30 Keeping Up Appearances.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 A Fire Inside.

9.30 MOVIE: Blown Away. (1994) Jeff Bridges, Tommy Lee Jones. 11.55 Late Programs.

9GO! (82)

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

12.00 The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 SeaQuest DSV. 2.00 The A-Team.

3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 MOVIE: Antz. (1998) 7.30 MOVIE: Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted. (2012) 9.15 MOVIE: Bad Neighbours. (2014) 11.15 Malcolm. 12.15 The Carrie Diaries. 1.15 Summer House. 2.10 Love Island USA. 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Home (53) Shopping. 6.30 Infomercials. 8.00 Home Shopping. 9.00 The Doctors. 10.00 Bondi Rescue. 10.30 Australia

By Design: Architecture. 11.00 Jake And The Fatman. 1.00 JAG. 2.00 All 4 Adventure. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 4.00 Bondi Rescue. 4.30 iFish Summer Series. 5.00 Waltzing Jimeoin.

5.30 Scorpion. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.20 NCIS: New Orleans. 1.10 48 Hours.

2.10 Late Programs.

9GO!

6.00 (52) The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Frasier. 9.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 3.00 Friends.

6.00 The Big Bang Theory.

10.15 Friends.

12.10 Home Shopping. 1.10 Infomercials. 1.40 Mom. 2.05 The Big Bang Theory. 2.35 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. 3.30 Nancy Drew. 4.30 Home Shopping.

NINE

6.00 Morning (5) Programs. 9.30 Studio 10: Sunday. 12.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 1.30 My Market Kitchen. 2.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 2.30 Australia By Design: Architecture. 3.00 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn. 3.30 Roads Less Travelled.

4.00 All 4 Adventure. Final. 5.00 10 News First.

6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity…

Get Me Out Of Here! Final. 9.00 FBI. 11.00 The Sunday Project. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

(82) 2.00 Malcolm In The Middle. 3.00 MOVIE: Bedazzled. (2000) 5.00 MOVIE: Major Payne. (1995) 7.00 MOVIE: School Of Rock. (2003) 9.15 MOVIE: Step Up. (2006) Jenna Dewan, Channing Tatum. 11.25 MOVIE: Step Up 2: The Streets.

(2008) 1.20 Summer House. 2.10 Below Deck Mediterranean. 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Fury.

3.30 Thunderbirds. 4.30 Teen Titans Go! 4.50 Ninjago: Masters Of Spinjitzu. 5.30 Gumball.

PRIME7

6.00 Morning (8) Programs. 10.30 The Xtreme CollXtion. 11.00 Women’s Footy.

Return. 12.00 Karl Meltzer: Made To Be Broken.

1.00 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. New. 2.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 3.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Day 14. Women’s doubles final.

5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 RBT. 6.00 Nine News Sunday. 6.30 Australian Open Tennis PreShow. 7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 14.

Men’s singles final. 12.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62)

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 In Touch Ministries.

8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey Presents. 9.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 11.50 MOVIE: Young Wives’ Tale. (1951) 1.25 MOVIE: The Flying Scot.

(1957) 2.55 MOVIE: The Brigand Of Kandahar.

(1965) 4.35 MOVIE: The Vikings. (1958) 7.00 To Be Advised. 12.00 Late Programs.

7MATE

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

(82) 1.50 Malcolm In The Middle. 2.20 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Diancie And The Cocoon Of Destruction. (2014) 3.50 MOVIE: Captain Underpants. (2017) 5.30 MOVIE: 100% Wolf. (2020) 7.30 MOVIE: Hercules. (2014) 9.30 MOVIE: Immortals.

(2011) 11.40 Malcolm. 12.10 The Carrie Diaries. 1.10 Summer House. 2.10 Below Deck Mediterranean. 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Fury.

3.30 Thunderbirds. 4.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping. 7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 David Jeremiah. 8.30 Home Shopping. 10.00 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 11.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 11.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 12.10 Escape To The Country. 2.10 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. 4.20 MOVIE: Superman II. (1980) 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 8.30 Railroad Australia. New. 9.30 Mighty Trains. 10.30 Heathrow. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning (63) Programs. 12.00 The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 4. Carlton v North Melbourne.

3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 4.

Collingwood v Fremantle. 5.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 4. GWS Giants v Western Bulldogs. 7.00 MOVIE: The Maze Runner.

(2014) 9.15 MOVIE: Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials. (2015) Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario.

11.45 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 The Big Bang Theory. 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 Mom. 10.30 Nancy Drew. 11.30 Friends. 12.00 Home Shopping.

12.30 Infomercials. 1.00 Late Programs.

9GEM

7MATE

6.00 Morning (6) Programs. 12.40 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. Test Match.

Australia v England. Day 4. 2.40 The Women’s Ashes Tea Break. 3.00 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. Test Match. Australia v England. Day 4.

Late afternoon session. 5.00 News. 5.30 To Be Advised. 6.00 News. 7.00 Border Security. 7.30 Crime Investigation Australia. 8.50 MOVIE: The Greatest Showman. (2017) 11.00 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52)

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 All 4 Adventure. 1.00 What’s Up Down Under. 1.30 Everyday Gourmet. 2.00 My Market Kitchen.

2.30 Destination Dessert. 3.00 Three Blue Ducks. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Roads Less Travelled. 4.30 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Bondi Rescue.

7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 12. Brisbane Roar v Western Sydney Wanderers. 10.00 Ambulance. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Cybershack. 12.30 Destination WA. 1.00 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures. 1.30 Driving Test.

2.00 MOVIE: The Indian In The Cupboard.

(1995) 4.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 13.

5.00 News. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 6.00 News. 6.30 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 7.30 Tennis. Australian Open.

Night 13. Women’s Singles Final. Men’s Doubles Final. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning (81) Programs. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 The Baron. 11.35 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 12.55 MOVIE: Time, Gentlemen, Please! (1952) 2.40 MOVIE: Gun Belt. (1953) 4.15 MOVIE: Red River. (1948) 7.00 MOVIE: My Fair Lady. (1964) 10.30 MOVIE: The French Lieutenant’s Woman. (1981) 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning (63) Programs.

10.00 On Tour With Allan Border. 10.30 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. Sprintcar Muster.

11.30 Life Off Road. 12.00 Shipping Wars.

12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00 The Food Dude.

2.30 MOVIE: Ben-Hur. (1959) 7.00 MOVIE: We Are Marshall. (2006) 9.45 MOVIE: The Replacements. (2000) Keanu Reeves. 12.20 Late Programs.

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6.00 Home (62) Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Weekender. 10.30 Creek To Coast. 11.00 The Amazing Homemakers.

12.00 Horse Racing. Royal Randwick Race Day, Summer Festival at The Valley and Sunshine Coast Cup Day. 5.30 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 6.30 The Hotel Inspector. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country.

10.30 The Mentalist. 12.30 The Fine Art Auction. 3.30 Late Programs.

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6.00 Morning Programs.

11.30 Australia By Design: Interiors. 12.00 Australia By Design: Architecture. 12.30 Scorpion. 2.30 Snap Happy. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Soccer. A-League Women.

Round 9. Newcastle Jets v Canberra United.

6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 Soccer. AFC Women’s Asian Cup. Knockout stage. Second quarterfinal. 9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. Final. 10.30 48 Hours. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO!

6.00 (52) Brides Of Beverly Hills. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Neighbours. 10.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 12.00 Carol’s Second Act. 1.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 9. Adelaide 36ers v Melbourne United. 3.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 9. Sydney Kings v Perth Wildcats. 5.00 Friends.

6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Friends. 12.00 Home Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.00 Home Shopping. 1.30 Late Programs.

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MONDAY, January 31

Your Seven-Day TV Guide ABC (2)

6.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 America In Colour. 2.55 The Italians. 3.10 Prince Albert’s Secret Papers.

4.05 Michael Mosley: Queen Victoria’s Slum.

5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Heritage Rescue. New. 8.30 Secret Scotland.

9.20 Historic House Rescue. 10.15 SBS News.

10.45 Paris Police 1900. New. 11.50 Wisting.

12.45 Unit One. 4.05 VICE Guide To Film. 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 Late Programs.

ABC PLUS

6.00 (31) WorldWatch.

10.30 SBS Courtside. 11.00 Basketball. NBA. Milwaukee Bucks v Denver Nuggets. 1.30 Nirvanna. 2.00 The Third Industrial Revolution.

3.55 WorldWatch. 5.15 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Shortland Street. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Hypothetical. Final. 10.15 Planet A. 11.15 Sex Tape Germany. 12.25 Late Programs.

ABC ME

6.00 News (24) Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World.

11.00 The Drum. 12.00 ABC Late News. 12.30 ABC News Video Lab. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.15 The Business. 1.30 7.30. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.05 Australia Remastered: Forces Of Nature. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Cook And The Chef. 1.25 Vera. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons.

4.00 Think Tank. 5.00 Restoration Australia.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 The China Century.

9.30 The Rise Of The Murdoch Dynasty. 10.20 Strong Women. 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. 11.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ (22) Programs. 5.35 Luo Bao Bei. 6.05 Octonauts. 6.25 Peter Rabbit.

6.40 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 7.00 Dino Dana. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Conquest Of The Skies. 8.25 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces.

9.10 To Be Advised. 10.00 Doctor Who. 11.05 Would I Lie To You? 11.35 QI. 12.05 Escape From The City. 1.05 Community. 1.30 Parks And Recreation. 1.55 Close. 5.30 Wallykazam! 5.55 Kids’ Programs.

6.00 Kids’ (23) Programs.

4.05 The Brilliant World Of Tom Gates. 4.30 Detention Adventure. 4.45 Odd Squad.

5.00 First Day. 5.25 School Of Rock. 6.00 Miraculous. 6.30 Operation Ouch! Hospital Takeover. 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 The Strange Chores. 8.00 Kung Fu Panda. 8.25 Slugterra. 8.45 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. 9.00 Hank Zipzer. 9.25 Degrassi: The Next Generation. 9.45 Rage. 10.45 Close.

TUESDAY, February 1

ABC

6.00 Morning (2) Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 All Creatures Great And Small. 1.55 Death In Paradise. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Think Tank. 5.00 Restoration Australia. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Outback Ringer. Return. 8.30 The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds: A Catalyst Special. 9.30 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip.

Final. 10.15 You Can’t Ask That. 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. 11.20 Late Programs.

ABC PLUS

6.00 Kids’ (22) Programs. 6.05 Fireman Sam. 6.25 Peter Rabbit. 6.40 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 7.00 Dino Dana. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.15 Gavin & Stacey. 9.45 Brassic. 10.35 Schitt’s Creek.

10.55 Doctor Who. 11.50 The Trip To Greece.

Final. 12.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 1.05 Community. 1.30 Parks And Recreation. 1.55 Close. 5.05 Kids’ Programs.

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THURSDAY, February 3

WEDNESDAY, February 2

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

4.05 The Brilliant World Of Tom Gates. 4.30 Detention Adventure. 4.45 Odd Squad. 5.00 Malory Towers. 5.25 School Of Rock. 6.00 Miraculous. 6.30 Operation Ouch! Hospital Takeover. 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 The Strange Chores. 8.00 Kung Fu Panda. 8.25 Slugterra. 8.45 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. 9.00 Hank Zipzer. 9.25 Degrassi: The Next Generation. 9.45 Rage. 10.45 Close.

ABC

6.00 Morning (2) Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.55 Just Between Us. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Think Tank. 5.00 Restoration Australia. Final. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. Return. 8.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. Return. 9.00 Fisk. Final. 9.30 QI. Return. 10.00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 The Business. 11.15 Late Programs.

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6.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 (3) America In Colour. 2.55 The Italians. 3.10 Secrets Of China’s Forbidden City. 4.05 Michael Mosley: Queen Victoria’s Slum. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News.

7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys. 8.40 Magic In The Mountains. 10.05 SBS News.

10.35 Living Black. 11.10 Shadow Lines. 12.00 The Looming Tower. 2.45 Box 21. 3.35 Late Programs.

SBS VLND

6.00 (31) WorldWatch.

12.00 Basketball. NBA. Milwaukee Bucks v Denver Nuggets. Replay. 2.00 Funny How? 2.30 Woman With Gloria Steinem. 3.30 Bamay.

3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Shortland Street. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 China’s New Silk Road: Yiwu To Madrid. 9.35 China’s LGBTQAI+ Surrogacy Families. 10.00 Cults And Extreme Belief. 10.50 Late Programs.

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World.

11.00 The Drum. 12.00 ABC Late News. 12.30 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.15 The Business. 1.30 Late Programs.

SBS

6.00 WorldWatch.

(3) 2.00 America In Colour. 2.55 The Italians. 3.10 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. 4.00 Michael Mosley: Queen Victoria’s Slum. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 The Royal House Of Windsor. 9.25 Hidden Assets. New. 10.25 SBS News. 11.00 In Therapy. 11.50 Witch Hunt. 1.35 Cacciatore: The Hunter. 3.45 Miniseries: The Hunting. 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 Late Programs.

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6.00 WorldWatch.

12.00 MOVIE: Drunken Master. (1978) 2.00 The Last Shot. 3.00 Rise. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. 5.45 Shortland Street. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Letterkenny.

9.00 Back To Life. 9.35 MOVIE: Get The Gringo.

(2012) 11.25 MOVIE: Train To Busan. (2016) 1.35 The Wrestlers. 2.30 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs.

ABC ME

6.00 News (24) Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.40 ABC News Day. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News.

8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business.

9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. 12.00 ABC Late News.

12.30 Heywire. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

6.05 Octonauts. 6.25 Peter Rabbit. 6.40 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 7.00 Dino Dana.

7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Brush With Fame. 8.00 Making Child Prodigies. 8.30 MOVIE: Uncle Vanya. (2020) Toby Jones. 11.00 Tate Britain’s Great British Walks. 11.50 Doctor Who. 12.40 The School That Tried To End Racism. 1.30 Community. 1.50 Parks And Recreation. 2.20 Close. 5.05 Kids’ Programs.

6.00 Kids’ (23) Programs.

4.05 The Brilliant World Of Tom Gates. 4.30 Detention Adventure. 4.45 Odd Squad. 5.00 Malory Towers. 5.25 School Of Rock. 6.00 Miraculous. 6.30 Operation Ouch! Hospital Takeover. 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 The Strange Chores. 8.00 Kung Fu Panda. 8.25 Slugterra. 8.45 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. 9.00 Hank Zipzer. 9.25 Degrassi: The Next Generation. 9.45 Rage. 10.45 Close.

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ABC (2)

6.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 America In Colour. 2.55 The Italians. 3.10 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. 4.05 Michael Mosley: Queen Victoria’s Slum. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Scenic Coastal Walks With Kate Humble. New. 8.30 Miniseries: The Long Call.

9.25 Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve.

10.35 SBS News. 11.05 La Fortuna. 12.05 Late Programs.

ABC PLUS

6.00 (31) WorldWatch.

12.00 MOVIE: God Help The Girl. (2014) 2.05 Most Expensivest. 2.35 A Day In Slab City. 3.00 Gaycation. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. 5.45 Shortland Street.

6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Curse Of Oak Island.

10.10 Chasing Famous. 11.00 Vikings. 11.55 News. 12.50 The Trixie & Katya Show. 1.20 VICE. 2.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News.

1.00 Hard Quiz. 1.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 2.00 Just Between Us. Final. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Think Tank. 5.00 Stan Grant’s One Plus One. 5.25 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. Final. 8.30 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland. Final. 9.20 Climate Change: The Facts. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. 11.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ (22) Programs. 5.35 Luo Bao Bei. 6.05 Octonauts. 6.25 Peter Rabbit.

6.40 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 7.00 Dino Dana. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.30 QI. 9.00 Hard Quiz. 9.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 10.05 Doctor Who. 10.55 Insert Name Here. 11.25 Live At The Apollo.

12.10 Would I Lie To You? 12.40 Community.

1.05 Parks And Recreation. 1.30 Close. 5.30 Wallykazam! 5.55 Kids’ Programs.

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6.00 Kids’ Programs.

4.05 The Brilliant World Of Tom Gates. 4.30 Detention Adventure. 4.45 Odd Squad. 5.00 Malory Towers. 5.25 School Of Rock. 6.00 Miraculous. 6.30 Operation Ouch! Hospital Takeover. 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 The Strange Chores. 8.00 Kung Fu Panda. 8.25 Slugterra. 8.45 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. 9.00 Hank Zipzer. 9.25 Degrassi: The Next Generation. 9.45 Rage. 10.45 Close.

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World.

11.00 The Drum. 12.00 ABC Late News. 12.30 Screen Time: Are Your Kids Addicted? 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.15 Late Programs.

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6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Dead At 17. (2008) 2.00 Motorbike Cops. 2.30 Border Security: International.

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 Home And Away.

7.30 The Voice Generations. 9.00 9-1-1. 11.00 Fantasy Island. 12.00 MOVIE: Table 19. (2017) 2.00 Late Programs.

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6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 8.00 Studio 10. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Entertainment Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Australian Survivor. Return. 9.00 FBI: Most Wanted. 11.00 The Project. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Home Shopping. 2.30 Late Programs.

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6.00 (53) Infomercials.

7.30 Home Shopping. 8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 12. Brisbane Roar v Western Sydney Wanderers. Replay. 10.30 Cheers. 11.00 JAG. 12.00 NCIS. 1.00 Law & Order: SVU. 2.00 Walker, Texas Ranger. 3.00 Cheers. 3.30 Jake And The Fatman. 4.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 A-League Highlights Show. 11.20 Blue Bloods. 12.15 Home Shopping.

12.45 Infomercials. 1.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: All For Love.

(2016) 1.45 Explore. 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 Married At First Sight. Return. 9.30 MOVIE: Bridesmaids.

(2011) Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne.

11.50 New Amsterdam. 12.50 Customs. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Late Programs.

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6.00 Morning (81) Programs. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz Direct. 10.30 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Seaway. 1.00 The Young And The Restless. 1.55 Keeping Up Appearances. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Carlton-Browne Of The F.O. (1959) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Poirot. 8.40 Silent Witness. 10.50 Law & Order. 11.50 Late Programs.

7MATE

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

(82) 12.00 The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 SeaQuest DSV. 2.00 The A-Team.

3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 RBT. 8.00 GC Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: Riddick. (2013) Vin Diesel. 11.00 Resident Alien.

12.00 The Carrie Diaries. 1.00 Love Island USA. 1.50 Social Fabric. 3.00 Bakugan: Battle Planet.

3.30 Late Programs.

PRIME7

6.00 Today. 9.00 (8) Today Extra. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Married At First Sight.

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 Married At First Sight. 9.10 The Weakest Link. 10.10 Nine News Late. 10.40 Botched. 11.40 The Village. 12.30 Tipping Point.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 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. 10.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 12.00 Mighty Trains. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries.

10.30 Cold Case. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning (63) Programs. 10.30 NFL. NFL. AFC Championship Game. 1.30 Armchair Experts: NFL Edition. 2.00 Shipping Wars. 2.30 Pawnography. 3.30 Highway Thru Hell. 4.30 Heavy Rescue: 401. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: Crimson Tide. (1995) Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, Matt Craven. 11.00 MOVIE: Bullitt.

(1968) 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning (6) Programs. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue.

2.00 Motorbike Cops. 2.30 Border Security: International. 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 Home And Away. 7.30 The Voice Generations.

9.00 Adele: One Night Only. 11.00 Gordon, Gino & Fred: American Road Trip. 12.00 Late Programs.

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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 Bargain Hunt. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.45 Without A Trace. 12.45 To Be Advised. 2.00 Escape To The Country. 3.00 Late Programs.

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6.00 Morning Programs.

12.00 Billy The Exterminator. 12.30 Lost In Transmission. 1.30 Detroit Steel. 2.30 Shipping Wars. 3.00 Highway Thru Hell.

4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 American Pickers. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas.

6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 MOVIE: Kong: Skull Island. (2017) Tom Hiddleston. 10.55 MOVIE: Non-Stop. (2014) 1.05 Late Programs.

PRIME7

6.00 Morning (6) Programs. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue.

2.00 Motorbike Cops. 2.30 Border Security: International. 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 Home And Away. 7.30 The Voice Generations.

8.35 MOVIE: Eddie The Eagle. (2016) Taron Egerton. 10.55 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day -2. 12.30 Late Programs.

9GO!

6.00 Home (53) Shopping.

7.00 Infomercials. 8.00 A-League Highlights Show. 9.00 To Be Advised. 10.30 Cheers. 11.00 JAG. 12.00 NCIS. 1.00 Law & Order: SVU. 2.00 Walker, Texas Ranger. 3.00 Cheers. 3.30 Jake And The Fatman. 4.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Blue Bloods. 10.25 Bull.

11.20 Hawaii Five-0. 12.15 Home Shopping. 1.15 Infomercials. 1.45 Home Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

7TWO

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 Bargain Hunt. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Last Chance Learners. 2.30 Sons And Daughters.

4.30 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. 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 The Fine Art Auction. 3.30 Late Programs.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 American Pickers. 9.00 Irish Pickers. 10.00 A Football Life. 11.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions. 12.00 Billy The Exterminator.

12.30 Lost In Transmission. 1.30 Shipping Wars.

2.00 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. One-Day International. Australia v England. Game 1. 9.00 MOVIE: Commando. (1985) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rae Dawn Chong. 10.45 MOVIE: Hot Shots! (1991) 12.35 Late Programs.

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6.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Seinfeld. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 The Middle. 11.00 Frasier. 12.00 This Is Us. 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. 1.30 Friends. 2.00 Seinfeld.

3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Mom. 12.00 Home Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.30 Late Programs.

NINE

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 (5) Judge Judy. 7.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 8.00 Studio 10. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Entertainment Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Australian Survivor. 9.00 Bull.

11.00 The Project. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Home Shopping. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

12.00 The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 SeaQuest DSV. 2.00 The A-Team.

3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 RBT. 8.00 GC Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: Under Siege 2. (1995) Steven Seagal. 10.30 Resident Alien. 11.30 Young Sheldon. 12.00 The Carrie Diaries. 1.00 Summer House. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 (8) Today Extra. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Married At First Sight.

1.40 Talking Honey: Princess Diana. 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 Married At First Sight. 9.10 Rise And Fall Of Janet Jackson. 10.40 Nine News Late. 11.10 Framed By The Killer. 12.05 Grand Hotel. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

(82) 12.00 The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 SeaQuest DSV. 2.00 The A-Team.

3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 RBT. 8.00 GC Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: Mad Max: Fury Road.

(2015) Tom Hardy. 11.00 Resident Alien. 12.00 The Carrie Diaries. 1.00 Summer House. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day -1: Day session. 1.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue.

2.00 Motorbike Cops. 2.30 Border Security: International. 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 Home And Away. 8.30 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day -1: Night session. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00

9GEM

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 The Young And The Restless. 2.00 Poirot. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: Mister Ten Per Cent. (1967) 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.

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Friday, January 28, 2022 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

Sport

PCYC brings BBQ & Beats roadshow to Narromine

By SHARON BONTHUYS THE Narromine Sport and Fitness Centre was rocking on Thursday, January 20, 2022 when the Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) BBQ & Beats roadshow stopped in town for an evening of games, music and food.

Approximately 50 children attended the free event which was made possible through funding from the NSW Office of Regional Youth.

They enjoyed a tug-o-war, shooting hoops with Police and PCYC volunteers, and other activities as part of the evening.

The hungry horde certainly enjoyed the barbecue cooked up by PCYC volunteers.

Senior Constable Jordan Flemming and Probationary Constable Luke Dewberry from Narromine Police Station joined PCYC Dubbo’s Youth Engagement Officer Senior Constable Michael Wood at the event.

Emily Ross, Club Manager at Dubbo PCYC, was pleased with the turnout at Narromine.

“Events like this help children

to connect with Police in a positive way and this Council venue is perfect.”

It was a busy week for the PCYC with the BBQ & Beats roadshow visiting Coonamble, Warren, and Nyngan before coming to Narromine.

It was part of a wider tour of regional areas over the school holidays which aimed to reach young people who are not located near one of the 67 PCYC clubs in NSW. PCYC NSW Chief Executive Officer Dominic Teakle said he was very pleased the tour was able to go ahead during the Christmas school holidays after the April 2021 tour was cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions.

“It’s been a tough time for families in regional NSW and we are very happy to have brought some fun and activity back into these towns,” he said.

“This tour was based on our successful drought tour, which took part in early 2020. Back then regional families were suffering from the effects of a prolonged drought and widespread bushfi res.

One of the competing gliders high above Narromine aerodrome.

The tug-o-war was a popular activity.

PHOTOS: PCYC NSW

“This time it was COVID-19 that affected everyone. Whatever the setback, we know young people in these areas really benefit from having fun and coming together as a community,” he said.

“These events provide all young people with the chance to enjoy fun activities during the school holidays and we always look forward to seeing them have a great time.”

Approximately 50 children attended the Narromine event.

Open/18m Class Champion – Brian Du Rieu (Temora).

Narromine safety officer Steve Hedley talks over the day’s action with tug pilots Sebastien Maron and Bill Bartlett, and Bathurst club pilot Kerrie Claffey on January 21.

Club class champion Paul Dickson (Hunter Valley).

Hunter Valley Gliding Club members reflect on the day’s action at the NSW State Gliding Championships, January 21 – Paul Dickson (pilot), Mick Webster (competition director), Shawn Armitage (ground operations), Peter Hoogland (pilot) and Tracy Hoogland (crew).

NSW state gliding championships Photos by NARROMINE STAR/SHARON BONTHUYS; PAUL DICKSON

NARROMINE has just fi nished hosting the NSW State Gliding Championships. See the back page of Narromine Star for our full report.

Narromine Shire Mayor, Craig Davies, welcomes participants to the NSW State Gliding Championships on January 20.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Friday, January 28, 2022

RACING NG ORT REPORT

Byzantium makes it four in a row

By COLIN HODGES A DRAMATIC upsurge in the winning percentage rate for the seven-year-old gelding Byzantium has been attributed to a stint of show jumping. On December 10, the Bob Howe, Mudgee-trained Byzantium had won five races from 49 starts but six weeks later, now has the record of nine wins from 53 starts!

Contesting the 1000 metres Hankook Tyres benchmark 58 handicap at Parkes on Saturday, Byzantium made it four wins in succession after also winning at Warren and twice at Wellington.

Given a dream run behind the leader Guiltless by Tony Cavallo, Byzantium ($4.40) kicked clear for a convincing win from Big Arjay (Clayton Gallagher, $4 favourite) and Guiltless (Michael Travers, $41).

Tony Cavallo later revealed that Byzantium had been taken show jumping by Brooke Howe, the daughter of trainer Bob Howe, and recently fi nished second in a big field over the show jumps at Hawkesbury.

“The show jumping has improved the strength of Byzantium which had previously been suspect at further than 900 metres but is now winning over 1000 metres,” Cavallo explained.

Byzantium competed a winning treble at Parkes for Tony Cavallo who had won the

The Bob Howe, Mudgee-trained Byzantium, ridden by Anthony Cavallo, has secured four wins in succession after taking out race seven at Parkes on Saturday, the Hankook Tyres benchmark 58 handicap (1000 metres). PHOTO: WWW.RACINGPHOTOGRAPHY.COM.AU opening races on the Bathurst gallopers Press Estate and Island Press.

Trained by Gayna Williams, Press Estate ($4.80) swept past the leaders in the straight and won the 1600 metres Parkes Farm Centre Maiden Plate by two lengths from Just A Pearl (Clayton Gallagher, $12) and Joeycee (Mathew Cahill, $16).

From the Dean Mirfi n stable, Island Press ($2.90 favourite) shot well clear turning for home and was an easy winner over Couture (Andrew Banks, $21) and Trojan

(Clayton Gallagher, $6.50) in the 1200 metres Coachman Hotel Punters Club maiden handicap.

Second leg of a double for Bathurst trainer Dean Mirfi n was Kimmylee (Mikayla Weir, $20) which overhauled No Debt (Clayton Gallagher, $2.30 favourite) to win by over a length with Manadria (Elissa Meredith, $15) coming from last to fi nish third in the 1400 metres Parkes Services Club class two handicap.

Parkes trainer Sharon Jeffries, and her jockey daughter Tiffany Jeff ries, often win

at their local meeting and on Saturday it was with a rank outsider Nitty Gritty in the 1600 metres Telescope Tyres and Batteries benchmark 58 handicap.

Starting at $61, Nitty Gritty came from the back of the field to win by a head from Choosday Nights (Nick Heywood, $2.60) with Merdeka (Maddie Owen, $21) a half neck away third.

Making it two wins from three starts the Brett Robb, Dubbo-trained three-yearold fi lly, Coopella (Clayton Gallagher, $2 favourite), with

Narromine Golf Club Report

Kids have a blast at school holiday program Contributed by MATT ELLIS TWENTY children from Narromine and surrounds enjoyed a day of fun on Monday at the Sydney Thunder school holiday program. Throughout the day, the youngsters had the opportunity to develop their skills in catching, throwing, bowling and batting through fun activities and modified games. The recently developed Glenn McGrath cricket nets were also a welcome feature on the day with plenty of opportunities for the kids to make the most of the wonderful facility.

Junior Cricket resumed this weekend with Narromine Red hosting Dubbo CYMS at Olsen Park and Narromine Black travelling to Dubbo to take on the South Dubbo Pink Hornets on Saturday morning in the under 12Bs. The under 14Bs will also travel to Dubbo for their match against Wellington which will be the fi rst round of matches after the Christmas break.

A century from Brewery Shield captain Doug Potter as part of a 185-run partnership with Mitch Russo who made 81 has helped set up victory for Narromine in their clash with Cobar in Cobar on Sunday. The Narromine total of 272 was made even more defensible with Tom Masonwells claiming 5-19 with the ball helping to restrict Cobar to 117 ensuring a comfortable victory for the visitors.

It was a tough day at the office for the Kelly Cup side with Matt Barrett the shining light taking 5 wickets in their loss to Newtown on Saturday afternoon. The Pinnington Cup side had a much better day at Dundas Park with Adam Davis making an unbeaten 61 to help Narromine set Dubbo Rugby 179 for victory. The bowlers all chimed in doing a great job with Greg Kerr and Dharminder Singh the multiple wicket takers claiming three and two wickets respectively to help secure the win for Narromine.

Saturday 22 January – Individual Stableford. 6 players on Saturday with R. Williams won on a countback to M. McIntyre (39 points). NTP 17th – M. Montgomery, NTP 9th & Long Drive 1st – R. Williams. Jackpot Winner – C. Shepherdson (17th/$10) Sunday 23th January – 4BBB (17 Players). Winners: G. Barling & M. McIntyre (42 points). Runner’s Up: C. McDonald & R. Gainsford (40 points). NTP 9th and 17th- G. Smyth.

No Jackpot Winner (10th), Sunday Jackpot is up to $100 now!

This weekend’s golf, Saturday – Individual Par and Sunday – 2 Person Ambrose Business House Leaderboard 1. Epiroc (46 Pts) 2. Deep Divots (45 Pts) 3. Double Delights (42 Pts) 4. Canaries (41 Pts) 5. NDT (41 Pts) 6. Phantoms (38 Pts) 7. Cub Cadets (33 Pts) 8. Gerries (32 Pts) 9. Ag Mark & Lj Hooker (32 Pts) 10. Dozer Chicks (31 Pts) 11. McPherson Automotive (30 Pts) Unfortunately business house golf was called off last week due to rain but we do thank the 28 players that came out for a hit in the individual stableford.

Keep an eye out in the coming weeks for when our program will be out, we have Junior golf starting up soon and a working bee will be held in the near future. Dates will be posted in the paper and on our Facebook page too.

a determined fi nish, wore down Jesta Diva (Kayla Nisbet, $6) to win by a long head with Call Me Trinity (Maddie Owen, $7.50) third in the 1000 metres Bob Skinner Painting and Decorating Benchmark 58 Handicap.

Clayton Gallagher was also aboard the Will Freedman, Scone-trained Celestial Doll ($1.50, favourite) which from third on the turn joined in for a solid win over On The Take (Billy Owen, $9) and Blazing Sunrise (Mathew Cahill, $17) in the Services Club 1400 metres open handicap.

Gerries get back on course Contributed by NORM LEWIS

THE Narromine Gerries are back on deck following the holiday break.

Play over the holiday season was somewhat interrupted due to Covid-19 problems in the area. However the weekly comp was conducted last Saturday under strict Covid regulations and the results are as follows.

Fourteen players faced the starter: six ladies and eight men.

The ladies hit off the back nine in nice sunshine for the event.

Dale Harding was in good form returning a score of 22 stableford points to win. Runner up was Wendy Jeffery on 17. There was no winner in the Ladies NTP and the prize jackpots to next week. The dreaded NAGA prize was won by Bev Woods on 13 points.

The men hit off the front nine only to see Chris Harding take the major prize with a round of 21 points. This was a double for the Harding husband and wife team, but Chris was unable to beat his wifes score of 22 points in the ladies division. Runner up for the men was Alan Kearines on 19 points. Again no winner in the men’s NTP which also jackpots to next week.

The men’s NAGA winner was Terry Willis-more handicap needed Terry.

The pool competition saw the versatile sportsman, Chris Harding, lining up for five consecutive wins. He drew Brian Masling to help his cause however the father and son competition of Alan and Greg Kearines were determined to break the winning streak. It was a very close match with the Kearines emerging as winners taking the title of Pool Champs for the week.

Tomorrow the Gerries comp is on again – weather permitting – with the girls of the front nine and the boys on the back hit off at the usual time of 9.00 am.

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Friday, January 28, 2022 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

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Spectators look to the skies for state gliding championships

By SHARON BONTHUYS THE NSW State Gliding Championships wrapped up last weekend at Narromine with Temora pilot Brian DuRieu triumphing as champion in both the Open and 18-metre classes.

Paul Dickson from the Hunter Valley club was declared Club class champion.

The State Champions were presented with trophies at a dinner on January 22, 2022 in Narromine, hosted by the tournament organisers, Hunter Valley Gliding Club.

The top five fi nishers in each class were as follows: Open – Brian DuRieu (Temora), Tim Wilson (Benalla), Geoff Brown (Canberra), Ed Marel (Bathurst) and Kerrie Claffey (Bathurst).

18-metre – Brian DuRieu

(Temora), Tim Wilson (Benalla), Geoff Brown (Canberra), Kerrie Claffey (Bathurst) and Bruce Taylor (Lake Keepit).

Club – Paul Dickson (Hunter Valley), Ross White (Kingaroy), Sarah Thompson (Darling Downs), Peter Hoogland (Hunter Valley) and Emir Hujdur (Hunter Valley) In a week impacted by bad weather and high winds which made it impossible to fly for several days, some competitors chose to leave rather than see the week out.

The remaining participants completed seven flying tasks during the periods when they could fly, including the fi nal day of competition, January 22, 2022.

Competing in his very fi rst competition, Jacob Bloom from Narromine Gliding Club managed a creditable seventh

Above, the view from Paul Dickson’s glider not far from Warren, heading for Gilgandra.. Left, Paul Dickson’s glider at Narromine Aerodrome. PHOTOS: NARROMINE GLIDING CLUB. place in the 18-metre class and eighth place in the Open class.

Mayor Craig Davies addressed the competitors at a briefi ng on January 20, welcoming them to the town and wishing them well.

The event was considered a success despite the weather, said Narromine Gliding Club Treasurer, Beryl Hartley.

The only blight on the event, apart from the weather, was the theft of a Victorian competitor’s vehicle containing his gliding resources from his accommodation. Despite the theft being reported to the Police, nothing has been able to be recovered.

One of the items stolen included the competitor’s glid-

ing log-book which records his complete flying history. Narromine Gliding Club hopes this, if nothing else, will be recovered. It has no value to anyone but the competitor.

“If we can get the log-book back, that would be something,” said Ms Hartley.

“Please help us fi nd this logbook and return it to its owner.

No questions asked.”

Anyone in possession of the log-book is encouraged to leave it on a table outside the Club house at Narromine Aerodrome.

Narromine’s next big gliding event will be the National Gliding Championships from March 7-18, 2022.

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