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New co-working space a credit to Trangie CWA P12 “Shippy” sails off into retirement after 50 years By SHARON BONTHUYS ENROLLED nurse Rosalyn Buckley (nee Shipp) from Narromine has officially retired after an incredible 50 years in the health system. Affectionately known as “Shippy” to her colleagues and friends, Ros started her nursing career in October 1973 and completed her fi nal shift at Dubbo Hospital on December 10, 2023. Samantha Quarmby, Director of Nursing and Midwifery at Dubbo Hospital, wished Ros well as the devoted team member called time on her long and rewarding career. “We can’t thank Shippy enough for her dedication, commitment and passion. She has been an amazing nurse, colleague and friend to everyone who has had the pleasure of working with and knowing her over those 50 years,” Ms Quarmby said. Born and raised in Dubbo, Ros attended Dubbo Central School and then Dubbo High School and was an avid swimmer and hockey player as a youngster. Ros completed her first shift in the maternity ward, spending 12 months in maternity initially. She has worked across three different maternity wards at Dubbo, with the first located where the new medical ward is now. Continued page 3
Council to seek James Nugent: funding to address club class world water quality PAGE 11 gliding champ SPORT
Aussies on the podium at world gliding championships By SHARON BONTHUYS TEAM Australia did our country proud at the 37th Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) World Gliding Championships 2023, which wrapped up in Narromine last Saturday after three weeks of competition across three classes of gliding. The six pilots representing Australia, two in each class of the competition, steered Australia to third place overall and a bronze medal in the teams category at the world championships. The high performing team brought together pilots Adam Woolley (Brisbane), Tobi Geiger (Melbourne), Bruce Taylor (Tamworth), Greg Beecroft (Perth), Daniel Summers (Melbourne) and James Nugent (Melbourne). Australia took to the podium beside Team Germany, which took gold, and Team The Netherlands, which took silver. Australian team members also took to the podium at the medal presentations during the closing ceremony at Narromine Aerodrome on December 16. James Nugent from Melbourne is the new World Gliding Champion in Club
The Australian Team and supporters at the closing ceremony. PHOTO: NARROMINE STAR Class, while compatriot Greg Beecroft from Perth was runner up world champion in the Standard Class. Team manager Miles Gore-Brown said the results were a fantastic achievement for Australia.
“It’s probably one of the best results we’ve had with a world champion and runner up world champion. It’s really great. “The team has worked really well together [and been] a good cohesive team, and
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the facilities we’ve had here have just been fantastic,” Miles said. He thanked the community of Narromine for its support and those who provided houses for the team to use. Continued page 9