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By SHARON BONTHUYS ALMOST three weeks after the public meeting at Trangie to discuss the tenure of the town’s only doctor, the community is no closer to knowing the outcome of the negotiations. From the information that the Narromine Shire Mayor, Cr Craig Davies, imparted at that meeting on June 23, it is understood that Dr Ashraf Labib’s contract had been extended beyond June 30 for about six weeks to enable contract negotiations to continue. The Narromine Star sought an update on the current situation from the Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD), the Member for Dubbo Electorate, Dugald Saunders, the Minister for Regional Health, Bronnie Taylor, and the Federal Member for ParkDugald es, Mark Coulton. Saunders Mr Saunders Nartold the romine Star: “I am aware that negotiations are ongoing with Dr Labib and the [WNSWLHD]. I will continue to assist where I can.” A spokesperson for Regional Health minister Bronnie Taylor said “the Minister is confident that we will reach a result that is satisfactory for the community.” Continued page 4
Are you coming to Dollymine this October? PHOTO: NARROMINE STAR. By SHARON BONTHUYS FORGET the NRL Grand Final Weekend in Sydney, the Australian Camp Oven Festival in Toowoomba, the Uranquinty Folk Festival in Wagga Wagga, or the Royal Melbourne Show. Narromine is the place to be on the first weekend in October as two iconic events take place. Narromine is expected to become a sea of pink, glitter, rhinestones, big hair, cowboy boots and hats as the Dolly Parton Festival hits town. No, there is absolutely no truth to the rumour flying about town that the Narromine Shire Council will tem-
porarily rename Narromine “Dollymine” for that weekend. (Who started that?) The festival kicks off with an open air evening screening of the family friendly film “Gnomeo & Juliet” on Friday, September 30. The location is yet to be disclosed but it is most likely to be at the fenced Payten or Cale Ovals. Dandaloo Street will become party central on Saturday, October 1, hosting a street party with live music, street stalls and food vendors in addition to the regular shopping precinct activity. The central west’s very own guardian angel of breast
screening, Donna Falconer, will be in town for the festival with her iconic Groovy Booby Bus. The festival will be the first stop in her community outreach during October as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The main event at the festival runs from late Saturday afternoon through the evening at the Narromine Golf Club with musical tributes to the queen of country music, Dolly Parton. Hosted by popular NSW drag performer Timberlina, the event includes headlining act Kirsty Lee Akers, a Dolly and Kenny tribute show by
the Grand Ole Country Showcase, as well as performances by Amy Ryan and local talent Tanya Andrews. The main event is a ticketed, 18+ event so you’d best book your babysitters now for the kidliwinks who won’t be able to attend. But that’s not all. The October long weekend welcomes back the much anticipated Mungery Picnic Races. If all things pink and Parton are not your style, get your backside trackside for the six-race country racing program at the iconic Mungery racetrack on Sunday, October 2. Continued page 3
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