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Citizens of the Year

By SHARON BONTHUYS COMMUNITIES across NSW were encouraged to come together on Australia Day 2024 at events held across the state to Ref lect, Respect and Celebrate.

The Australia Day Council

of NSW invited Australians to the free events organised by local authorities and community groups to mark the day their way.

The residents of the Narromine Shire heeded that call, with strong numbers attending the free events staged in

Trangie and Narromine on January 26.

Around 100 specially chosen Ambassadors travelled across the state to attend events planned by urban, rural and regional communities.

Choral clinician, founder and artistic director of the

Moorambilla Voices children’s choir, Michelle Leonard OAM, spoke at the civic breakfast event in Narromine. In the early evening, Inflection Resources Ltd geologist and exploration manager Doug Menzies spoke at the community event in Trangie.

A number of civic awards were presented to well deserving community members at each event, with many of the recipients clearly moved as they accepted their awards.

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Thursday, February 1, 2024 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

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INSIDE THIS WEEK Political News & Opinion . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 8 Community News .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .14 Puzzles .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 18

Works begin on new developments

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Work has started on the first homes in the two new estates. PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR.

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The proposed Dappo Road Residential Estate.

PHOTO: NARROMINE SHIRE COUNCIL.

By SHARON BONTHUYS

WEATHER REPORT

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THE FORECAST Thursday, February 1 Min 20. Max 37. Sunny. Chance of any rain: 10% Central West Slopes and Plains area: Sunny.

Winds northeast to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the middle of the day then becoming south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 23 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 30s.

Sun protection recommended from 9:10 am to 5:30 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 13 [Extreme] Friday, February 2

ALMOST two years after the land fi rst became available for purchase, the fi rst soil has been turned on the two approved housing developments fronting Dappo Road, Narromine.

In all, 31 lots have been approved for development in the subdivided land across the two estates. This will include 16 small privately owned lots in the Blue Wren Estate, a proMin 21. Max 37. Sunny. Chance of any rain: 5% Central West Slopes and Plains area: Sunny.

Light winds becoming south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 17 and 24 with daytime temperatures reaching 34 to 40.

Sun protection recommended from 9:10 am to 5:30 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 13 [Extreme] Saturday, February 3 Min 19. Max 38. Sunny. Chance of any rain: 5% Central West Slopes and Plains area: Sunny.

Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 14 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching 36 to 41.

The Blue Wren Estate sign promises much for retirees.

ject linked to Timbrebongie House, and 15 large lots in the Narromine Shire Council Dappo Road Residential Estate.

Work has just commenced on a private property in each of the developments. The Blue Wren Estate is also slated to feature the proposed development of a retirement village with 31 two-bedroom homes by Timbrebongie House.

The Narromine Star reached out to

Sun protection recommended from 9:10 am to 5:30 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 13 [Extreme] Sunday, February 4 Min 22. Max 41. Mostly sunny. Chance of any rain: 20% Monday, February 5 Min 26. Max 37. Shower or two. Possible rainfall: 0 to 1 mm. Chance of any rain: 50% Tuesday, February 6 Min 23. Max 36. Shower or two. Possible rainfall: 0 to 2 mm. Chance of any rain: 60%

Timbrebongie CEO, John Sevil, for an update on the Blue Wren Estate but did not receive a response prior to publication.

With housing options for seniors severely limited in Narromine and surrounding communities, the proposed retirement village will no doubt be eagerly awaited by local older residents seeking to downsize and move into more easily manageable homes.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, February 1, 2024

Bring your bills: the EWOmbudsman is coming

By SHARON BONTHUYS WITH billing and affordability of services high on the list of concerns of many residents and small businesses in the region, the Energy and Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON) is coming to the shire next week and aims to help.

EW Ombudsman Janine Young wants to hear from residents and local small businesses and invites you to “bring your bills” when she and a team of service providers and advocates visit Narromine and Trangie on February 8.

The “bring your bills” day has been prompted by a multitude of complaints to EWON, the free and fair dispute resolution service that assists customers when they can’t resolve issues with their energy or water provider.

More than 60 per cent of complaints to EWON from the Far West and Orana Region were about billing, with a further 10 per cent of complaints about disconnection, payment difficulties or debt collection.

There were 24 complaints per 10,000 people in the region – the fi fth highest number of complaints by population out of all regions in NSW. Partnering with Financial Counselling Australia to host the event, which will also visit Wellington and Dubbo earlier in the week, EWON will be joined by a range of community and government agencies including the Rural Financial Counselling Service, Mob Strong Debt Help, CatholicCare, Salvation Army, Lifeline, Uniting Care, and Anti-Discrimination NSW.

Staff from the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman and the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (financial services Ombudsman) will also attend as well as energy retailers AGL, Origin Energy and Red Energy.

Ms Young is personally attending the events to assist locals with their energy and water bills and to provide information on rebates and concessions for customers concerned about rising energy prices.

“The region is regularly subject to extreme weather conditions, and over the past 12 months, cost of living pressures and increased energy prices.

This could result in customers ending up with high energy debt,” Ms Young said.

“We’re bringing our staff directly to locals, to offer advice about managing bills, saving energy and dealing with providers. We’re there to listen to your concerns, review your bills and work with you to resolve any issues you have – on the spot.”

Residents and small businesses are strongly encouraged to bring to the event their current and past electricity, gas, water and phone bills and letters from providers, and any relevant concession cards.

For the times and locations of the EWON roadshow in Trangie and Narromine, see the advertisement on this page.

EWON also has an exciting announcement to make during their visit in relation to support for a local community group.

The Narromine Star will bring you further information about this in a future issue.

Police investigate fatal crash at Narromine A 51-YEAR-OLD man died on January 25 following a crash on private property south of Narromine.

Emergency services were called to the property on Narwonah Road about 3.30pm on January 25 following reports of a crash.

Officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District attended and were told an

all-terrain vehicle had crashed and ejected the driver.

The injured man was treated at the scene

by NSW Ambulance Paramedics, however, he died at the scene.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Police station broken into, car stolen AN 11-year-old boy is being treated for minor injuries after a police vehicle – which had allegedly been stolen – crashed at Narromine earlier this week.

Officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District were called to Temoin Street about 8pm on Monday, January 29, where the fully-marked police ute had left the roadway and hit a tree. The vehicle sustained substantial damage.

The boy, allegedly found beside the vehicle, was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Narromine Hospital, then Dubbo Hospital, with minor injuries.

A crime scene been established and inquiries are now underway.

It has now been confirmed a breakand-enter has occurred at Narromine Police Station.

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Police unimpressed with long weekend drivers POLICE are urging the community to think of others on the road after a significant number of dangerous driving incidents across the state during the Australia Day long weekend and summer holiday period.

Operation Australia Day 2024 ran from 12.01am on Thursday, January 25, and ran until 11.59pm on Sunday, January 28.

Double demerit points were in force for the duration of the operation for speeding, mobile phone, seatbelt, and motorcycle helmet offences.

The Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, together with local police, patrolled roads across the state, targeting dangerous driving behaviour and risks on the roads – with the aim of preventing injury and death.

During the period, police saw a concerning number of dangerous driving incidents, including excessive speed, high-range drink-driving, and reckless driving.

Police issued 3,682 speed infringements, conducted 122,617 breath tests with 244 people charged with drink-driving, 543 positive roadside drug detections, and attended 302 major crashes, resulting in 110 people injured. Long weekend statistics for the Western Region of NSW included: f Speed infringements: 425 f Breath tests: 10,120 f Positive drug-driving tests: 87 f PCA charges:21 f Major crashes: 26 f Fatalities: 0 Four people died on NSW roads, compared to two for the same period in 2023.

Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley said every life lost on our roads is a tragedy.

“Coming out of the long weekend, the message remains the same: be aware of your surroundings, don’t use your mobile phone, don’t drink or drugdrive and make sure you’re not tired when getting behind the wheel of a vehicle.”

“There are still too many people on our roads doing the wrong thing, and we want everyone to get to where they’re going safely.”

Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Assistant Commissioner Brett McFadden, said while the summer operations have concluded, police will continue to target behaviour that endangers lives on NSW roads.

“We have continued to see a number of concerning incidents of dangerous driving across the summer holidays, and we will continue to have a zero-tolerance approach to law breakers.

“The end of the double demerit operations isn’t an excuse to forget the road rules, including the speed limit. Police across the state will continue to have a high-visibility presence, targeting speeding, fatigue, drink, drug, dangerous and distracted driving,” Assistant Commissioner McFadden said.

Rural Health Matters

Junior docs head west for internships Some of the 34 new interns who started work with WNSWLHD last week. PHOTO: WNSWLHD.

SOME 34 junior doctors started work last week as interns with Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD), bolstering the medical workforce and providing a major boost to local health services across the central west.

Interns are doctors in their fi rst year of work after graduation from medical school, and are required to undertake a supervised year of practice in order to become independent practitioners.

The 2024 intake is among more than 1,000 new medical graduate interns who have started work across NSW Health, the highest annual intake of any state or territory in Australia.

Professor Mark Arnold, WNSWLHD Chief Medical Officer, extended a warm welcome to the new starters, many of whom began their two-week orientation across the District’s major hospitals in Dubbo, Orange and Bathurst last week.

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the 34 new junior doctors beginning work across our District this year. They will play a vital role in keeping our communities safe and healthy,” Professor Arnold said.

“We’re thrilled these young doctors have made the decision to begin their careers in our District, where they will have the chance to learn from our dedicated, experienced clinicians.

“The breadth of experience they will gain in regional hospitals and health facilities will be invaluable as they embark on what I’m sure will be long, successful careers in medicine.

“We’re committed to ensuring our new junior doctors have the best experience possible, in the hope they choose to remain in Western NSW long term. I hope to be able to meet with them all over the coming weeks and months.”

The new junior doctors starting their internship are entering a training program with net-

worked hospitals throughout the state, which provides both formal and on-the-job training.

They receive two-year contracts to rotate between metropolitan, regional and rural hospitals to ensure diversity of experience. They also rotate between specialties to become skilled in the clinical care of patients in various settings, and the care of people undergoing procedures such as surgery.

The NSW Government has indicated it is committed to building the health workforce of the future, rolling out a broad suite of initiatives to better support patients, staff and communities.

This includes the implementation of safe staffing levels in hospitals, delivering an extra 500 regional and rural paramedics, doubling rural health incentives and rolling out health worker study subsidies.

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Head lice can’t jump – but they can crawl BACK to school time may also signal the return of the dreaded head lice.

Head lice are most prevalent among children of primary school age, and a single infested head can potentially infest a whole classroom and the rest of the family, according to the Pharmacy Guild of Australia.

The Guild says it’s important to point out that head lice and nits are not caused by poor hygiene or unkempt hair, but rather, can be transferred by direct contact with the hair. With kids being kids, it’s not hard to imagine how easily their hair comes into direct contact with each other.

“Head lice are wingless parasitic insects that move from one individual to another by crawling or climbing. Contrary to a popular misconception, head lice can’t jump!” a Guild spokesperson said.

“Female lice lay their eggs, the ‘nits’, close to the scalp and the bottom of hair strands making them hard to detect sometimes.

“After hatching, the ‘nymphs’ grow to adulthood in just seven days – yes, seven! – and take another seven days to breed. This is why early detection and removal is so important to break the breeding cycle.”

The telltale signs to look out for in your child include if you notice them scratching, especially around the back of the neck and behind their ears. Small, oval-shaped, white or brown-black nits may

Have your say on bush fire risk

By SHARON BONTHUYS IF you’ve got five minutes to spare, your feedback could help save lives.

Fire agencies and land managers are seeking community feedback as they work together to develop a Bush Fire Risk Management Plan for the area managed by the Orana Bush Fire Management Committee (OBFMC).

It’s not a small area either, incorporating 1,277,418 hectares of land across the Narromine Shire and Dubbo Regional local government areas. National Parks in this space cover 55,055 hectares while State Forests cover 2,842 hectares.

The OBFMC invites the community to provide valuable feedback on how bush fi re risk is managed in the region through a confidential “Have Your Say” survey.

“A Bush Fire Risk Management Plan is a five-year strategic plan that both identifies the areas of high bush fi re risk and the best ways of protecting them from fi re. While we use the latest science and modelling to understand the risk, community feedback is important,” the online survey states.

“The feedback you provide will be directed to and used by the local [OBFMC] which is made up of fire agencies, land managers, councils and community representatives.”

Representative agencies on the OBFMC include the NSW Rural

be attached to the root of the hair, near the scalp. Live head lice move fast so to spot them you might have to part your child’s hair very quickly.

“While head lice do not carry or transmit disease their irritation can lead to itchy dermatitis on the scalp, crusted sores and enlarged lymph nodes in the neck. But this isn’t common, and your child can avoid it if you treat their head lice as soon as possible,” the spokesperson said.

“Your local community pharmacy stocks special combs as well as shampoos and other products to treat head lice infestation.

“There are chemical-based treatments available as well as a number of treatments which are based on essential oils such as anise, rosemary, lavender, and tea tree oil. There is also a range of herbal products.

“Talk to your local pharmacist about what treatment is appropriate for your child and other family members if they are infested,” the spokesperson said.

“It is possible a head lice product could cause a reaction, and should be used with care by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, children less than 12 months old, and people with allergies, asthma or who have open wounds on the scalp.”

For further information, consult your friendly neighbourhood pharmacists in Trangie and Narromine.

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This journalist has completed the survey, and yes, it does take just a few minutes. There are ample opportunities within the survey to tell the authorities in detail what is important to you and your community.

The QR code in the advertisement below will take you straight to the online survey on a mobile device.

If you have difficulty accessing the internet or using computers or mobile devices, consider visiting your friendly teams at the Narromine and Trangie libraries, who will help you access the survey via library computers.

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Thursday, February 1, 2024 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

Olga is set to help others heal

Olga (centre) with her close friends from her time in Bourke, Carolyn Egan and Catherine Brown.

Olga Collis-McAnespie in front of a display of her extensive family tree. PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR.

By SHARON BONTHUYS AUTHOR, allied health and education professional Olga Collis-McAnespie may have retired to Narromine from Bourke about a year ago but the inspiring Muruwari, Guwamu/Kooma woman hasn’t slowed down yet.

The 75-year-old mother of four brings decades of health, wellness and educational experience to a new initiative, to hold healing sessions locally for those

dealing with grief and loss.

“I’m passionate about health. Although I am a retired person it doesn’t take away my drive to want to pursue things that can possibly help someone else out there [in need],” Olga said.

The retired Aboriginal Health Worker is planning to set up a healing room to deliver sessions for small groups of up to six people.

“I’d like to be able to run group sessions. My own experiences may help others.”

As the last surviving child of eight borne to Donald and Venus Johnson, Olga’s own heartache and the learnings she has taken from the passing of much loved close relatives have influenced her desire to hold the proposed healing sessions.

“I am passionate about helping others and have spent a large part of my career doing exactly that,” she said.

Writing is another of Olga’s passions. She has authored three books and produced a range of cards and colourful coasters which are available for purchase.

Her books include “Olga’s Story”, published in 2015, her family history “Journey of the Heart: The Johnson Family Tree”, published in 2018, and “Tracking Tracker Murphy” about her famous neighbour, published in 2019.

The family tree was painstakingly researched over a number of years with her second husband,

This table proudly displays Olga’s published books and other creative items.

Alan McAnespie.

“My Aboriginal heart is criss-crossed with Muruwari, Guwamu/Kooma bloodlines. The journey, starting with my family, soon found 155 surnames, 879 individuals and seven generations – all linked by traditional tribal bloodlines,” Olga writes about “Journey of the Heart” on her website.

“Working mostly with wordof-mouth information from the families that we tracked down, we built a substantial database that turned into this book.

“During our research, we came across heart-warming and yet sad incidents that gave perspective to the hard and the happy times our families have journeyed since the 19th century to the present.”

“Tracking Tracker Murphy” is about the legendary Aboriginal tracker Archie Murphy, who worked for the NSW Police, served in World War I and was in the Volunteer Defence Force in World War II.

As a child, Olga lived next door to Mr Murphy at Goodooga, a small community near the Queensland border. Mr Murphy is buried in an unmarked grave in the town, and Olga hopes that one day the location of his grave will be known and marked with an appropriate headstone acknowledging his many contributions.

“Here we are in [2024] and this dear old soul still lies in an unmarked grave and no one knows where he is. Archie gave his life to the world,” Olga said.

Olga is not writing anything at the moment but has some ideas for consideration. She is busy developing her plans to hold the healing sessions in Narromine in 2024 as well as field some speaking engagements for interested groups.

For further information, contact Olga via her website, “Olga’s Story.”

Support for strong action to address water theft MOST people believe water theft is an ongoing problem in NSW and want more done to stop it, a new survey by the Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) has found.

The NRAR Community Benchmarking Survey 2023 measured public confidence in the way water is regulated in NSW. Some 1,615 people were surveyed, including 1,118 water licence holders and 450 members of the public.

The survey found 70 per cent of the general public respondents believed water theft was happening, and 84 per cent wanted stronger action to combat the problem.

NRAR Chief Regulatory Officer Grant Barnes said the survey was the strongest signal yet that people want a well-resourced and effective water regulator in NSW. “The survey shows clearly that whether respondents were water licence holders or members of the general public, they want a strong regulator on the beat, ensuring water laws are followed,” Mr

Barnes said.

The survey also found that: f 83 per cent of water licence holders believe it is never okay to break the rules. f 99 per cent of those who thought it was sometimes OK to break the rules cited emergency scenarios such as fi re as the most common justification.

Most stakeholder groups believe that because of NRAR, rule breakers are more likely to be caught.

NRAR was established in 2018 during the worst drought in Australia’s history to address systemic challenges in water regulation in NSW. “Since we started, we’ve taken 38 of the most serious matters to court with 210 enforcement actions issued in the 2022-23 financial year alone,” Mr Barnes said.

“We act decisively against people who break the law but there is still some work to do to improve on the perception that water theft is widespread,” he said.

“Our outreach visits to

properties show us that for every 100 properties we visit, we see about 70 people doing the right thing, around 25 have minor non-compliance issues, and five people have serious issues that need to be addressed. “ Mr Barnes said NRAR would respond to the survey results by continuing to focus strongly on education and detection.

“Only 60 per cent of licence holders who we visited said they felt they received appropriate education regarding their obligations, so we will continue to develop resources that can help them,” Mr Barnes said.

“We will also work on boosting confidence that the system works by highlighting how we detect breaches using advanced satellite and remote imaging techniques.

“The reality is that when that is combined with the work of our investigators and many field staff, the chances of being caught if you do the wrong thing have never been higher.”

NRAR Chief Regulatory Officer Grant Barnes.

Education activities are a strong priority for NRAR staff. PHOTOS: NRAR

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, February 1, 2024

Get in quick: More feefree TAFE places this year

By SHARON BONTHUYS LAST year’s hugely successful Fee-Free TAFE initiative, designed to address persistent skills shortages, saw record vocational education enrolments in NSW and resulted in considerable savings for participating students.

A new round of funding in 2024 aims to build on the success of last year’s program by offering tens of thousands of new vocational education places to NSW residents. It is expected to be just as popular as last year as students rush to enrol in the fee-free training.

Late last year, the federal and NSW governments quietly announced a further 147,400 fee-free TAFE places will be available in this state over the next three-years, allowing many more local people to study for careers in areas where the economy needs them most. This is almost half of the 300,000 federally-funded places to be offered nationally.

The partnership between federal and state governments will see these additional feefree places funded through a $130 million investment by the federal government.

In a joint statement last November by the Hon. Brendan O’Connor MP, federal Minister for Skills and Training and the Hon. Steve Whan MP, NSW Minister for Skills, TAFE and

Tertiary Education, the landmark five-year National Skills Agreement (NSA) which takes effect this month was developed under principles agreed by the National Cabinet. It will embed national cooperation and strategic investment in NSW vocational education and training sector.

The federal government is prepared to invest $3.8 billion to support the NSW government to expand and transform access to the VET sector, support quality training and implement reforms to address critical skills needs, the Ministers’ joint statement said.

Minister O’Connor said: “This is what genuine collaboration and partnership can achieve – real results for everyday Australians – and we couldn’t deliver it without the support of the Minns Government.”

En rol ments in last yea r’s fee -free TA F E i n NSW i ncluded: f Over 20,700 enrolments in the care and support sector f Over 6,400 enrolments in the technology and digital sector f Over 5,800 enrolments in the construction sector, and f Over 5,200 enrolments in agriculture.

Students studying a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or a Certificate III in School Based Ed-

Have you considered fee-free training for a new career or to build new skills? There’s TAFE down the road in Dubbo.

PHOTO: TAFE NSW DUBBO.

ucation Support could save up to $1,600, and those looking to build a career pathway through a Certificate III in Individual Support could save up to $1,450. Eligibility requirements are not onerous and do not exclude anyone having undertaken previous study.

“This is great news for anyone who’s been thinking of trying TAFE in NSW – it’s never been cheaper to study or train in our state,” said Minister Whan.

“And if you’re studying Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, you could save up to $2,000 in fees.

Tens of thousands of NSW students will have more

money for essentials because of this initiative.”

While supportive, State Member for the Dubbo Electorate, Dugald Saunders MP, credited the previous coalition government for the initiative.

“Fee free courses at TAFE were introduced by the former coalition government to incentivise people across the state to take an opportunity they otherwise may not be able to afford,” Mr Saunders told the Narromine Star.

“For regional NSW it’s vitally important, as we need to help train and re-train people across a range of changing environments like agriculture and mining, to take ad-

Dugald Saunders.

PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

vantage of the current and future work opportunities that will emerge.”

Prospective students can fi nd out more information about the fee-free vocational education initiative and eligibility requirements on the TAFE NSW website.

School’s back for some: Observe speed limits

Narromine Christian School is back this week so drive safely in this location. PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR.

By SHARON BONTHUYS SCHOOL’S already back for some students in the shire, with Narromine Christian School hot off the blocks this week after the summer break. Other schools in the shire are set to resume next week.

The school zone around the Narromine Christian School is currently operating with flashing lights on the sig-

nage at both ends on Algalah Street. Motorists are asked to observe the reduced speed limit during the zone’s operational hours in the mornings and afternoons.

Melvin Eveleigh, Director of Safe Systems and Programs at Transport for NSW said motorists who don’t obey the rules face heavy fi nes and demerits.

“And remember whenever bus lights flash, it is vi-

tal everyone slows down to 40km/h because this means a bus is picking up or dropping off children.

“Just a couple of kilometres over the speed limit could be the difference between being able to stop in time or not at all,” Mr Eveleigh said.

“Children are some of our most vulnerable pedestrians and their safety should be everyone’s concern.”

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Political News & Opinion COULTON’S ULTON’S CATCH TCH UP Comment ment by K COULTON, MARK ral Member Federal arkes for Parkes

Farewelling Scott Morrison SCOTT Morrison has recently announced that he will retire from politics after more than 16 years as a federal member of parliament.

I was elected on the same day 16-years-ago and had the honour of serving in several positions in his ministry during his time as prime minister of Australia. During the COVID-19 pandemic I worked closely with Scott Morrison in my role as the minister for regional health, and saw fi rst-hand the enormous effort he put in to keep Australians safe during what was a highly challenging time.

I want to thank Scott Morrison for his service and wish him well for the future.

Australia Day 2024 IT was great to visit several towns for Australia Day cere-

AROUND UND THE ELECTORATE TORATE Comment nt by DUGALD D SAUNDERS, ERS, State Member ember for Dubbo bo IT is truly heartening to hear about the remarkable individuals in the community who were recognised for their outstanding contributions and achievements on Australia Day. Such celebrations not only honour their hard work but also serve as inspiration for others to contribute positively to the community.

Congratulations to Ms Sue-Ellen Lovett who received a Medal of the Order of Aus-

monies in the last week including Gunnedah, Dubbo, and Dunedoo. It’s so important to celebrate our nation and to welcome newcomers to our great country.

It’s also been wonderful to applaud those who have made exceptional contributions to their communities or the wider nation through the Australia Day awards, and I congratulate all of the nominees and award winners, especially those from the Parkes electorate.

MindSpot free mental health support WHILE the holiday season can be a great time it can also result in a large amount of stress, especially if it involves contact with difficult family members, reminders of loss, or the daunting prospect of a New Year with further challenges on the horizon.

I want to draw attention to MindSpot Clinic, which is a free resource, funded by the Australian Government, which provides free digital mental health clinics to any Australians who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic pain or chronic illness.

For more information visit the MindSpot website. tralia (OAM) for her service to horse sports and the community, Dr Robert North for his service to medicine and the community and Mrs Ellen Stanmore for her decades-long commitment to community service.

Dundas Park was the place where Narromine residents came together on Saturday morning in recognition of Australia Day. Ambassador Michelle Leonard OAM provided an interesting and inspiring address to the crowd that had gathered in the park prior to the announcement of the community award winners.

Congratulations to everyone who was recognised this year with the following awards: Community Event of the Year – World Gliding Championships; Junior Sportsperson

Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton and Robyn Coulton with then Prime Minister Scott Morrison at Government House. PHOTO: PARKES ELECTORATE.

Rebuilding Regional Communities grants THE fi nal round for the Rebuilding Regional Communities Program is now open, but not for long! of the Year – Abigail Ballhausen; Senior Sportsperson of the Year ––Doug Potter, Young Citizen of the Year – Keiley Noble, Senior Citizen of the Year – Norm Lewis, Citizen of the Year – Beryl Hartley.

Congratulations also to Dubbo’s award winners! Molly Croft was awarded Citizen of the Year, a truly deserving recipient. It was also wonderful to see Erifi li Davis recognised as Cultural Person of the Year, Mel Pocknall for his service to Sports, Ella Penman as Young Sportsperson, Daniel Barber as Sportsperson, Mia Richardson as Young Citizen and Dennis Crimmins as Senior Citizen.

Thank you to all the recipients for your contribution to the community!

ON Saturday I called into Apex Oval to catch up with the

This program is a stream of the Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) Program initiated by the former coalition government, which aims to give small remote, rural, and regional communities access to funds for communi-

ty-led initiatives.

NSW Rugby Waratahs Women’s team and saw some of the regional Under 14’s and 16’s girls’ teams (who are part of the youth academy) in action.

We are fortunate to have a team from NSW Rugby based here in Dubbo, which has seen an increase in staffing levels in the region and is a positive sign, demonstrating a growing focus on development work and support for rugby at the grassroots level.

The fact that the Waratahs Women’s squad organised holiday camps in various locations, including Dubbo, Wellington, Molong, Warren, and Coonamble, shows a commitment to fostering talent and promoting the sport in regional areas.

These efforts not only contribute to the growth of the sport but also provide opportunities for young players to

hone their skills and potentially progress to higher levels of competition.

Applications close at the end of February 2024, with eligible organisations encouraged to visit the Foundation For Rural and Regional Renewal’s website to fi nd out more and to apply.

NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2024 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards, with winners to be announced during the NSW Seniors Festival in March.

If you know a senior who helps make our community diverse, inspiring, and active, then I encourage you to nominate them for acknowledgement of their contribution.

This annual festival is all about celebrating the positive impact of older people in our families and society! Nomination forms are available via my office, so pop in or email us to grab a form and nominate someone fabulous!

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COUNCILCOLUMN

THURSDAY 1 February 2024

NEXT COUNCIL The next Ordinary Council meeting will be held Wednesday, February 14, 2024 >Ì Õ V ½Ã > LiÀÃ] V i V } >Ì x°Îä « ° MEETING: ROAD CLOSURES and ROAD SAFETY

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Up to date road closures and information is available on Council’s website, by phoning council or via social media channels. Motorists are reminded to proceed with caution on all roads. For information about Narromine Shire Council’s roads go to www.narromine.nsw.gov. au/residents/road-conditions Live updates, traveller information and personalised alerts v À > -7 À >`Ã Û Ã Ì ÜÜÜ° ÛiÌÀ>vw V°V É

Complaints must be telephoned through Ì Õ V ½Ã ÕÃÌ iÀ -iÀÛ Vi "vw ViÀà LÞ « } äÓ Ènn Ã Ì iÞ >Ài i` >Ìi Þ registered with Council and forwarded to the Ài iÛ> Ì vw ViÀà v À >VÌ °

Submissions are to be sent to: The General Manager, Narromine Shire Council, PO Box ££x] >ÀÀ i -7 ÓnÓ£° / i Õ V >à planning proposal authority is authorised to exercise the functions of the local plan-making >ÕÌ À ÌÞ Õ `iÀ ÃiVÌ Î°ÎÈ­Ó® v Ì i čVÌ° v you have any enquiries regarding this matter please contact Council’s Manager of Planning > 9Õ i äÓ Ènn °

SERVICE NSW in NARROMINE The Service NSW Mobile Centre will be visiting >ÀÀ i /ÕiÃ`>Þ] iLÀÕ>ÀÞ È] ÓäÓ{ À £ä> Ϋ ° "ÕÌà `i >ÀÀ i i ½Ã - i`] Dandaloo Street.

All motorists are reminded not to drive Ì À Õ} y `Ü>ÌiÀà > ` Ì `À Ûi Ì Ì i conditions of the road. Water that is covering À >`Ü>Þà >Þ Li `ii«iÀ > ` v>ÃÌiÀ y Ü } than anticipated and/or the road may have suffered extensive damage hidden beneath the water. Flagrant and irresponsible disregard for this appeal could lead to prosecution to the full extent of the law. In life threatening situations call 000 (Triple Zero) for emergency i « y `à V> Ì i -7 - - £ÎÓ xää°

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH COUNCIL – JOIN OUR TEAM Narromine Shire Council offers a variety of opportunities to grow, develop and progress your career, please visit Council’s website for more information www.narromine.nsw.gov.au/council/ employment

PUBLIC NOTICE – ROAD WORKS: GAINSBOROUGH ROAD AND TULLAMORE ROAD (McGRANE WAY)

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Council is currently upgrading Gainsborough Road as a new heavy vehicle bypass to Ài`ÕVi ÌÀ>vw V Ì À Õ} >ÀÀ i Àià `i Ì > areas. These improvements are scheduled Ì i > Vi ÌÀ>vw V y Ü > ` Ã>viÌÞ Ì i area. Council has completed the portion of road between the Narromine Waste Depot and the McGrane Way and will be starting works on the McGrane Way intersection commencing January 29, 2024 and should take approximately 8 weeks to complete.

Narromine Shire Council is seeking requests for quotations to supply works from a Contractors to purchase and install new air conditioning at the Narromine Sports and Fitness Centre (RFQ-29-2024), and requests for µÕ Ì>Ì Ì «ÕÀV >Ãi > ` ÃÌ> iÜ À w } at the Narromine Sports and Fitness Centre (RFQ-28-2024) for further details please visit: portal.tenderlink.com/narromine/alltenders/ PUBLIC EXHIBTION – PLANNING PROPOSAL: LEP AMENDMENT – 211 CERES SIDING ROAD NARROMINE (PP2023-746) ADDITIONAL PERMITTED USE DWELLING HOUSE

/ i «À iVÌ V Õ`ià iÝ«> ` } {xä v road to introduce turning and slip lanes, V ÌÀ LÕÌ } Ì Ã Ì iÀ ÌÀ>vw V Ûi i Ìð At the completion of the intersection works the second portion of Gainsborough Road (from the Waste Depot to Tomingley Road) will commence.

>VV À`> Vi Ü Ì Ì i Û À i Ì> * > } & Assessment Act 1979, Council advises that it is currently undertaking a Planning Proposal to include a new provision in the Narromine Local Û À i Ì> * > Ó䣣 ­ *® Ü V Ãii à to insert an ‘Additional Permitted Use’, that enables a dwelling house to be permitted with consent at 211 Ceres Siding Road Narromine.

For your safety and the safety of others, kindly obey all signs and adhere to speed limits in the construction zone. Your patience and cooperation are appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact Council’s } iiÀ } i«>ÀÌ i Ì LÞ « } Èn 9999.

*À À Ì Ì i w > Ã>Ì v Ì i *] > *Ài >ÀÞ Site Investigation report is to be submitted to Council to address the appropriateness of a dwelling house on the subject site (i.e. potential for any land contamination).

RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP and REGISTRATION All pet owners are reminded that companion animals must be under effective control (on a lead under the control of a competent person) while in a public place unless they are in a leash free area. Council operates a leash free area at the eastern end of Rotary Park on Culling Street Narromine. Any person wishing to register a cat or dog can do so at Council’s Customer Service and Payments Centre at 118 Dandaloo Street, Narromine. For further information about caring for dogs and cats and looking after pets during the heat of summer please visit: www.narromine.nsw.gov.au/ residents

The Planning Proposal is on public exhibition from January 18, 2024 to February 15, 2024. During this time the proposal may be inspected at the Narromine Shire Council "vw Vi >Ì £Ó{ > `> -ÌÀiiÌ] >ÀÀ i `ÕÀ } À > vw Vi ÕÀÃ À Õ V Ã website at www.narromine.nsw.gov.au.

Documents also are available on the NSW Planning Portal exhibition page www. planningportal.nsw.gov.au/exhibition Any interested person may make a written submission to Narromine Shire Council with respect to the proposal. Submissions must Li ÀiVi Ûi` LÞ x« ] February 15, 2024. If the submission is in the form of an objection, reasons for the objection are to be included in the submission. Council advises that unless requested otherwise, any submissions received will be considered public documents and made available for public viewing if

COMPLAINTS REGARDING ROAMING & STRAY DOGS If you have concerns regarding roaming and stray dogs, dogs off leash, barking dogs, dogs in prohibited areas e.g. schools and playgrounds and /or nuisance dogs and cats

PUBLIC EXHBITIION – PLANNING PROPOSAL - Planning Portal Reference PAN 388820 DEVELOPMENT: SUBDIVISION Property: Ì Î * £Ó£ÎxäÎ] Ì £ä£ * £ÓÇ£x£] Ì £äx * Çxx££ä iÜi } Ü>Þ Ì { * £Ó£ÎxäÎ] Ì { * £Ó£ÎxäÎ] Ì { * £Ó£ÎxäÎ >V / } iÞ 7iÃÌ , >` Ì Ó * £Ón£Î Ó] Ì £ÈÓ£ * ££Çnnä] Ì £Çx * Çxxä Î V Ûi à > i Ì Î * £Ón£Î Ó] Ì £ÈÓÓ * ££Çnnä] Ì £ÇÈ * ÇÓÓn{Ó Þ> Ìi , >` The subject development is local development > ` Ì w V>Ì Ã >VV À`> Vi Ü Ì Õ V ½Ã Community Participation Plan 2019. / } iÞ ` ÝÌi à *À iVÌ ­/ *® ­-- £ÇÈä{x® Ü>à >««À Ûi` iLÀÕ>ÀÞ ÓäÓΰ / i / * Ü iÝÌi ` } «iÀ>Ì Ã from the current mine site immediately south of Tomingley village for several kilometres towards Peak Hill.

For this to be achieved a section of the Newell Highway is required to be realigned. The iÜi } Ü>Þ] Þ> Ìi , >`] >V / } iÞ West Road and McNivens Lane are all «>VÌi` LÞ Ì i / * > ` Ì i Ài> } i ÌÃ are required. This subdivision seeks subdivision to create the new road corridors and subdivision of the RU1-zoned surrounding land to ensure that useable parcels of land are available at the end of the life of the development.

An existing dwelling is located on Lot 101 *£ÓÇ£x££ ­ Ü >Ã Ì i ¼ i Ü ÀÌ » ÕÃi®° This house is proposed to remain and as Ì i > ` à >««i` ¼LÕà w Ài «À i > `½] authorisation is required under the Rural Fires Act. The application will also be referred to /À> ë ÀÌ v À -7 > ` ÃÃi Ì > iÀ}Þ v À comments. The subdivision is nominated integrated development: Rural Fires Act 1997 s100B authorisation under section 100B in ÀiëiVÌ v LÕà w Ài Ã>viÌÞ v ÃÕL` Û Ã v land that could lawfully be used for residential or rural residential purposes or development v > ` v À ëiV > w Ài «À ÌiVÌ «ÕÀ« Ãið If you wish to make a submission, all submissions must be in writing and received `ÕÀ } Ì i Ì w V>Ì «iÀ ` V i V } January 22, 2024 – February 19, 2024 an online submission can be completed via the NSW Planning Portal. All documents that are on exhibition will be available to view on the NSW Planning Portal website.

Follow the link and search for Narromine in the Local Government Area to view the application. www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/ daexhibitions If you have any questions please contact Council’s Planning Department on (02) Ènn °

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Thursday, February 1, 2024 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

Citizens of the Year:

By SHARON BONTHUYS WITH sweltering temperatures forecast for later in the day, Narromine’s civic event kicked off early with a well-attended barbecue breakfast at Dundas Park on Australia Day. The Narromine Singers opened the day with a rousing performance before event MC Cr Les Lambert, representing event host Narromine Shire Council, invited Auntie Ruth Carney to deliver the Welcome to Country.

“I believe together as people we are all custodians of this great land that we all call home.

“My hope is that we can all live in peace and with respect for each other as one people,” Auntie Ruth said, before the Australian and Aboriginal flags were raised.

Deputy Mayor Cr Dawn Collins with new citizen Jojy Johnson.

PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR.

Jojy becomes a citizen INDIAN-BORN teacher Jojy Johnson, 40, who will join the Narromine High School this year, took the Australian citizenship pledge and became the region’s newest citizen. Joined by wife Renee and young son Zachary, Jojy’s citizenship ceremony was officiated by Deputy Mayor, Cr Dawn Collins.

Michelle Reflects, Respects, Celebrates IN her address, Ambassador Michelle Leonard OAM said the 2024 Australia Day theme Reflect, Respect, Celebrate really resonated with her.

During a recent trip home to her hometown of Coonamble, Michelle sifted through 158 years of documentation and Reflected on her family history.

Michelle credits her 101-year old father with instilling in her a deep love and Respect for the Gamilaroi people from Coonamble and embedding a connection to Country from an early age.

“It has significantly shaped my artistic world view and the educational opportunities that I’ve sought to provide for a third of western NSW,” she said. She also credited late Wiradjuri elder Rob Perrin for his extraordinary mentorship as she developed and grew Moorambilla Voices.

Remembering her father for his small but significant acts of kindness, Michelle Reflected that the volunteering by quiet achievers has made a significant impact on the world.

“The idea of Respect has always been told to me that to receive Respect you must give Respect. It is a symbiotic rela-

tionship, something that is vital to the health of yourself, mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally, and more importantly, the amplification of that into your family, your community and your region.”

“As we Celebrate in this time and into the future, we walk together side by side with inclusion and with Respect, with an understanding of our past and with a really open heart and open mind to the future possibilities, I think we will do very well.

“I look forward to leading Moorambilla until I’m at least 101. Apparently conductors can last a very long time!”

Citizens duly recognised THE fi rst award announced was Community Event of

the Year, which went to the Narromine Gliding Club for the 37th FAI World Gliding Championships.

The club was congratulated for its integral role in attracting the three-week international event to Narromine, which brought competitors from around the world, and worked tirelessly with the international gliding community. An estimated 1,000 visitors came to the shire in December 2023, Cr Lambert said.

“This event went off without a hitch, which is astonishing.”

Club spokesperson Beryl Hartley said the response from the community was wonderful.

“This award goes to those 55 volunteers, many of whom spent six months full-time at work to put this event together,” Beryl said.

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Junior Sportsperson of the Year Award went to Abigail Ballhausen, 17, who has won multiple awards in athletics in the last year, managing a “hat trick” in her final year, winning events at the Independent Girls’ Schools Association, Combined Independent Schools Sports Council and the NSW All Schools Championships.

“Thank you so much for the award, I was not expecting that at all. I’m very grateful,” Abigail said.

Narromine Jets’ stalwart Doug Potter, who took on the fi rst grade captain-coach role at the club in 2023 and also coached the under-sevens team as well, received the Senior Sportsperson of the Year Award. Doug’s long involvement in rugby league, cricket, rugby union and golf in the local community was exemplary, Cr Lambert said.

“Narromine has a great sporting community with a lot of talented sportsmen and women, and hopefully we keep providing the opportunities for kids coming through and they can have a lot more success going forward in their sporting journeys,” Doug said.

Keiley Noble received the Young Citizen of the Year Award. In 2023 Keiley was recognised as the RM Williams Royal Agricultural Society Rural Achiever and was a finalist in the Spirit category of the Shine Awards. She is also a past Narromine Showgirl recipient and president of the Western Rural Connect group seeking to enhance social connection.

“I really want to encourage other young people to get involved. It’s easy to forget that community events don’t happen without community members, so get involved and keep things going out here,” Keiley said.

The Senior Citizen of the Year Award went to Norm Lewis, who has made a significant contribution to golfi ng events in Narromine, including veterans golf tournaments that have attracted many golfers from across NSW. He has also contributed to other community groups. If you’re a regular reader of the Narromine Star, you’ll recognise Norm as our golfi ng correspondent.

“I settled in Narromine some 20 years ago and I have enjoyed being associated with the Show Society, the race club, the golf club and associations and I thank you for this award,” Norm said.

Gliding identity Beryl Hartley was recognised as the Citizen of the Year for her tireless efforts over many years, including securing and helping coordinate the Junior World Gliding Championships in 2015 and the most recent

(Senior) 37th FAI World Gliding Championships. Last December’s event injected approximately $2 million into the Narromine Shire, Cr Lambert said.

Beryl is also involved with the 25 Club and the Narromine Aviation Museum. She has received multiple awards for her world with gliding in Australia and in 2023 she received the prestigious Paul Tissandier Diploma from the FAI for her work in the gliding industry.

“It’s very fitting that this is the Year of the Volunteer because that’s what I am, a great volunteer. I volunteer my family, my friends, anyone who stands next to me. They will tell you that’s my great strength,” Beryl said in accepting her award.

“If you are looking to grow this community, we must seriously address the lack of volunteers. They do tremendous

work and I encourage all of you to go out there and to seek more volunteers into your group.

“You younger people, we need you. The joy and reward you get from being a volunteer is well worth it.”

Watermelon winners

NARROMINE’S Australia Day event rounded out with the traditional watermelon munching competition which saw a small but keen group contest the delicious but messy challenge to eat their way through a round slice of watermelon without breaking the rind.

Boston Potter won the under-seven competition while Izzy Macgregor won the 7-12 age group. Josh Healey took out the seniors’ competition, scoring extra points for not spilling a drop of watermelon juice on his clothes in the process. Well done all.

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Citizens of the Year:

By SHARON BONTHUYS COORDINATED by the Trangie Action Group (TAG), the Australia Day event at Trangie was an evening event which brought many locals to the bowling club to escape the remnants of the 41-degree heat.

The club was packed and those present feasted on tasty chicken or beef and gravy rolls as Narromine Shire Mayor, Cr Craig Davies, joined with Ambassador Doug Menzies to present civic awards to local Trangie residents.

TAG spokesperson Terrie Milgate opened proceedings, thanking individuals, businesses and community groups for supporting the event, and delivered an Acknowledgement of Country.

Mayor’s address IN his opening remarks, Cr

Ambassador Doug Menzies. PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR.

Davies said that he believed Australia Day was a time that brought people together.

“We are the most cosmopolitan country in the world and we have wonderful friendships with so many people from so many different races and ethnic backgrounds. It’s great to be able to celebrate that on Australia Day.” The mayor also congratulated everyone who had been nominated for the civic awards.

“We have so many volunteers and people who are willing to commit to our community. We’re not unique but we are very special because we do have a wonderful community spirit.”

Ambassador reflects AMBASSADOR Doug Menzies is a geologist managing the copper, gold and mineral

exploration programs for Canadian company Inflection Resources Ltd, which has more than 50 sites as part of its ongoing exploration program across the state. The company has been exploring around Trangie since about 2019, Doug told those gathered.

Doug has a strong affinity with the country, having grown up near Condobolin. As a teen he became interested in geology and followed an uncle into that career path which has since taken him to Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Fiji, Laos, Chile, Argentina, Mexico, and more closer to home, eastern Australia.

Doug reflected on his career, including what brought him to the Trangie area. He said the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) has driven a huge demand for copper as EVs have four times as much copper as conventional vehicles.

“There’s a huge undersupply of copper and the world’s production is not meeting that demand,” he said.

The company is exploring for copper and gold in the reg ion.

“We have exploration licences that extend from just north of Narromine all the way up to Lightning Ridge. We’ve probably got the largest exploration licence holding of any company in NSW. “More recently, we’ve [entered] a joint venture with the world’s fourth largest gold producer, AngloGold Ashanti.”

Doug also said Inflection Resources was very proud to support local communities and he worked with Terrie Milgate for a grant to help assist the Trangie Local Aboriginal Lands Council to achieve a $9,000 gift for building renovations. The company also supported a cancer support

program in Nyngan with a similar gift, he said.

Citizens duly recognised EIGHT awards were presented to local residents in recognition of their contributions to the community.

Sue-Ann Fulwood received the Citizen of the Year Award. Sue-Ann has had an 18-year association with the Trangie Multipurpose Health Centre in a variety of roles, delivering an incredible service to the community. She has also supported many local community activities.

“Thank you, everyone. I love what I do and I couldn’t do it if I didn’t have my sidekick Ros (Hayden) with me,” she said in accepting the award.

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Trangie

A team of four young people from St John’s Parish School shared the Junior Sports Award. Emmei Boyd, Ruby Milgate, Max Berry and Josh Simmons from the 4x50-metre PP5 Swimming Relay Team were recognised for their efforts making the podium at the diocese carnival at Condobolin in March 2023.

The team then went to Olympic Park to swim the relay representing the larger Wilcannia-Forbes diocese and came away with a silver medal.

They then competed against all small schools in NSW and placed an outstanding fi fth in the state.

Cr Davies described the team as “absolute champions.”

Lee-ann Furney was recognised with the Senior Sportsperson Award. The champion lawn bowler has represented the Trangie Bowling Club many times over 20 years. In 2023 she won the club’s triples and fours championships and was set to play in the club’s pairs championships on January 27 with her

son Luke. She has also been an A-Grade champion in women’s and combined competitions in all events, and won many competitions in district competitions. She is also a nationally accredited umpire and mentor to many.

“I had no idea about this but thank you,” Lee-ann said as she accepted her award.

Junior Citizen of the Year Award went to Katelyn O’Neill, who has experienced much success with her creative endeavours and sporting activities. In 2023 Katelyn notched up her ninth year participating in the Moorambilla Voices’ student choir, performing in Sydney with the group and was a selected artist to appear on a recording by the group. She also was a lead singer for the Desert Pea Media production “On The Shoulders”, a song written, recorded and performed by Trangie Central School students, local Aboriginal Elders and community members.

Maggie Gordon received the Children’s Champion

Award for her many decades writing stories and poems for children, and her involvement with local theatrical productions. She has published nine children’s books and in 2004 Maggie’s original script and lyrics were combined for the production of the musical “Eureka!” which was staged at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne, nominated for several awards. Her poem “Trangie… Where the Billy Boils” has been installed at the Big Billy at the Goan Waterhole. She has also won several poetry awards and has written and collaborated on several songs celebrating the Australian spirit.

Maggie credited husband Mal with inspiring her to write, when she sat “To write about the things I write about, you’ve got to live it,” Maggie said, noting the time Mal “put me out the back with the cows and ewes in one of the big droughts and he went back to the shed to do a bit of shearing and I sat out the back all day. That’s where

the writing started.”

A Special Achievement Award was given to Ray King for his work in the community. Ray’s daughter Michelle accepted the award on his behalf. The retired postmaster has a keen interest in Trangie history and has contributed many articles and information pertaining to the town and the Trangie History Group. His interest in military history, especially World War II, saw him identify the names on the Trangie Honour Boards and their pre and postwar stories and compiled several books of information for local record keeping.

“He’s a very busy man, doesn’t take much of a break.

If he was here tonight he would be very, very thankful,” Michelle said.

The Community Event of the Year went to the Trangie Tigers Rugby Union Reunion. Over 200 people attended the event last September celebrating the first grand final win in 1973.

The award was accepted by

event organisers Kevin Flinn and Claire Jenkins.

“It was a great weekend for Trangie. We’ve been going 60 years and I hope we can keep going for another 60 but that’s a pretty big call,” said Kevin.

Claire Jenkins said they celebrated five premierships that afternoon and evening at the reunion.

“It really was a wonderful day,” Claire said.

The fi nal award presented was the Senior Citizen of the Year and it went to Ros Hayden. Employed at the Trangie Multipurpose Health Centre as the activity officer, Ros has spent many years with the hospital organising activities and entertainment for patients and aged care residents. She was very surprised to receive the award.

“Where I work, it’s a team.

I love my job and I love all the residents,” Ros said in accepting her award.

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Community News

Cars ‘n Coffee are back for 2024

By SHARON BONTHUYS

LAST Sunday, the fi rst Cars ‘n Coffee event for 2024 also saw the fi rst award handed out for the new year by the Narromine Car Club.

A classic Holden ute won its owner “Sparrow” the coveted handcrafted trophy that the Narromine Car Club is becoming famous for – handmade with love by club member and barb-wire artisan Greg McIntyre.

The Narromine Star spoke to Dubbo Antique Automobile Club member Dick Witenden, who brought his sleek red 1967 MGB Sports Tourer along to the event.

Dick owns an impressive seven classic cars but the red MGB is the one he likes to take out to events like Cars ‘n Coffee at Narromine.

He’s owned the vehicle for three years.

“It was made by Morris Garage, the biggest sports car manufacturer in the world,” Dick said of the company founded in 1920 which is still producing cool rides today.

“They just look a bit different now.”

Dick’s classic MGB has a racing carburettor under its bonnet and he assures us that it’s capable of going super-fast. It may also give the modern MGs a run for their money.

This month’s winner, “Sparrow” (centre) with Narromine Car Club committee members Kym Edmunds (left) and Bell Fardell (right). PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR.

Narromine Car Club members on January 28.

Enjoying Cars ‘n Coffee at Narromine.

Dick Witenden with his cool MGB.

What are the BIG Pear and ginger cake issues?

CWA RECIPE OF THE WEEK

By NARROMINE CWA

By SHARON BONTHUYS THERE’S a lot going on across the Narromine Shire, and of course, elsewhere in the state, country and the wider world.

The Narromine Star will periodically report on recurring themes and issues this year that we feel are important to the community and our readership. These will include: f Cost of living f Issues impacting senior citizens f Rural health and education f Volunteers f Agriculture and the environment

Are there other “big” community issues that you feel should be permanently on our radar for reporting?

Feel free to drop us a line on what issues you feel are important. Our email is newsroom@narrominestar.com.au, or if you’re “old school”, write to us at 37 Burraway Street, Narromine. We do want to hear from you.

And a gentle reminder… to meet publication deadlines, all contributions, columns, sports reports and letters to the editor need to be with us by 12pm on Mondays to make that week’s paper.

Ingredients: 125g butter 1 cup self-raising flour 1/2 cup golden syrup 1 cup plain flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 4 juicy pears, peeled, cored and chopped 2 eggs A little milk if the mix is too dry and pears are not juicy 1 teaspoon powdered ginger Method: Grease and flour or grease and paper line a 20cm round tin.

Preheat oven to 200°C.

Sift together self raising flour, plain flour and ginger. Melt butter, sugar and syrup in a small saucepan over low heat until combined.In a large bowl combine butter/ syrup mix with all other ingredients, mixing until all combined, adding pears last of all.

Spoon mixture into prepared tin, smoothing the top evenly, and bake at 200°C for 45 minutes or until the cake feels firm.Test with a skewer to make sure the cake is cooked before removing from the oven.

Stand on a cake cooler for at least five minutes before removing carefully from the tin.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, February 1, 2024 DELI-CIOUS GEMS

Back to school lunches PHOTO: PIXABAY.

By NORMA REID IT’S that time of the year again… school. This could be the best of times or the worst of times. But what makes it the best or the worst?

Food.

Food is the pinnacle of making a good day better or a bad day bearable. Whether your child is just starting school or

in their last year, feeding their bodies with the correct nutrition is the most important part of their day and essential to help them learn, play and socialise effectively.

The following are tried and true strategies which worked with my family: 1. Create a meal plan for the entire school term. This will give your term structure,

help with budgeting, and remove the “what next?” If you can’t do a term, try monthly or weekly.

2. Pack interesting food in lunch boxes, things your kids will be excited to eat, and change it up. A grazing lunch pack is exciting and refreshing. Sandwiches, rolls, wraps with different fillings each day, pizza slices, or ham and cheese rolls make a lovely change.

How about a fruit grazing platter? Kids like to share food, even if we don’t want them to, so package it up in slices. There we go, a lunch time party. How about leftovers? These save you money and add variety. Introduce new foods to picky eaters.

3. Allow children to choose and pack their own lunches.

Talk to them on what is good food and what is “sometimes” food. This will help them understand how to fuel their bodies effectively throughout life.

Ask your kids to empty their lunch boxes after school so

they learn how to look after leftovers and to clean their lunch box so it’s ready for the next day. It’s never too early to start this exercise.

4. Keep cold food cold and hot food hot. My tip for cold food: freeze poppers or a water bottle, wrap it up in a tea towel and add to lunch boxes. Once melted, there’s a cold drink to keep them hydrated in hot weather. Use a thermos to keep hot food hot.

5. Bulk-cook meals and package them up in meal sizes, freeze, and take out as required. On hot days, those frozen meals can be used to keep lunch boxes cold.

Jump online and check out recipes for muffins, savoury slices, and quiches which are easy to make and pack. They are also life and money savers, as most can be made with leftover vegies or cold cuts that need to be used quickly.

Involve kids in this process so they take an interest in how food is prepared and packaged. Allow them to make

some meals, too.

School is challenging enough, so having to think about lunch boxes adds extra stress. With pre-planning and pre-cooking, it will give the term structure for your family, and the budget a breather.

Involving children in the process will teach them how to feed their bodies, and as they grow, they will know how to look after themselves in a nutritious and healthy way. This is a gift that knows no bounds.

Have a blessed and excellent school year.

Norma Reid is the proprietor of The Plaza Deli, located in Kierath’s Shopping Centre, Narromine. You can follow her business on social media.

This article contains general advice only. Readers should consult medical or clinical professionals before starting new routines or using new products for personal use, health and wellbeing.

Narromine Singers start up again Performing at Australia Day 2024. PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR.

By SHARON BONTHUYS FRESH from a starring performance at the Australia Day event in Narromine on January 26, the talented Narromine Singers were back at practice on Monday morning.

The 18-member group had a busy 2023, performing at various events like Australia and ANZAC Day, Hymnfest, and they ended the year on a high with a memorable set at the Combined Churches Christ-

mas Carols on December 17. They also perform on the third Friday of each month for the residents of Timbrebongie House.

The Narromine Star discovered the singers hard at work at their weekly practice session in the old Wesley church building, supported on piano by Winsome Heckendorf.

If you’d like to fi nd out more about the group, follow the sound of their beautiful singing and chat with Rita Whitbread or Dale Harding.

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Rural Health Matters

An “ultra” good gift from WRC

By SHARON BONTHUYS AN ultrasound scanner for the Narromine hospital is a step closer thanks to the stellar fundraising efforts of the Western Rural Connect (WRC) group.

The Narromine Hospital Auxiliary has recently received the proceeds of the WRC fundraising campaign which was held in conjunction with their Harvest Cut Out Ball.

A mammoth $5,075 was raised from a raffle and a percentage of the ticket sales from the event held at the Narromine Showgrounds on New Year’s Eve 2023. The ball was the very fi rst event to be held by the WRC, which formed in mid-2023.

WRC Vice President, Maddy Preston and committee member Sara McCarthy presented the group’s “ultra” good gift to Julie Davis from the Narromine Hospital Auxiliary at the hospital on January 25.

The generous donation has kickstarted a quest to raise the rest of the funds needed to obtain an ultrasound machine for the hospital, which currently does not have one.

Sanu Joy, Nurse Manager at the Narromine hospital, said that when it becomes available, the equipment will be a valuable addition to the clinical and diagnostic equipment at the hospital.

“It will help with different diagnoses and is critical in helping make decisions. If someone has acute abdominal pain or urine retention, the machine may help us work out [the cause],” Sanu said.

The machine may also prevent patients from having to go to Dubbo, as they currently do, to access this type of medical technology.

The benefits of this are not lost on Maddy Preston, who related her own personal experience.

“I came [to the hospital] once with abdominal pain and needed a scan, which I couldn’t get here and had to go to Dubbo,” she said.

Maddy said it was wonderful to be able to kickstart the fundraising for local medical equipment with the WRC’s donation.

The Narromine Hospital Auxiliary will now look for other avenues to raise the additional funds needed for the ultrasound machine, which could cost upward of $20,000 depending on the type of device medical staff require at Narromine. This is yet to be determined.

Hospital Auxiliary treasurer Julie Davis thanked Maddy, Sara and the WRC team for supporting the hospital with their “ultra” good gift.

“Thank you so much for this support for our hospital. We are very grateful.”

Well done to all at Western Rural Connect, who are busy preparing for their next big event in early March.

Julie Davis receives the donation from Sara McCarthy and Maddy Preston.

PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR.

Maddy Preston, Sara McCarthy, Julie Davis and Sanu Joy at Narromine Hospital.

Focus on Seniors

Seniors: This info day is for you

By SHARON BONTHUYS

MORE than a dozen organisations will attend an Aged Care Information Day to be held in Narromine early next week.

An initiative of the Seniors Rights Service (SRS), which holds “meet an advocate” sessions in Narromine every month, the Aged Care Information Day seeks to empower, develop knowledge in, and offer choice to seniors and older residents in the region who are looking for or currently receiving Commonwealth aged care services, said SRS aged

care advocate, Valder Boyd.

Valder is looking forward to returning to Narromine for this special event which kickstarts the organisation’s outreach in the region for 2024.

“Seniors can expect to hear from a range of aged related [organisations] on services they provide, and how to access help,” she said.

“Seniors Rights Service will be in attendance offering information about our advocacy, legal and fi nancial services along with an array of guest speakers from Western NSW Local Health District

(WNSWLHD).”

Organisations set to attend the event to be held in a local church on February 6 will include: f ACAT and Dementia Care f Services Australia – aged care specialist officer and fi nancial f Seniors Rights Lead Practitioner – aged care access f Care Finders f Meals On Wheels f Transport f UPA Community Care f Australian Unity and Australian Unity Aboriginal Home Health

f Catholic Healthcare f Baptistcare f Annecto f Carers Gateway f Ageing & Disability Commission f Open Mobility f Narromine Library f Narromine Health Service – Ambulatory Care.

Valder encourages older residents and seniors to attend the info day to educate themselves about available services, legal, fi nancial and other matters of importance to the ageing population. Car-

ers and loved ones are also welcome to attend.

“It is extremely important for any older person and their loved ones [who are] accessing or seeking to access aged care services to come and be informed, and to know they have a choice about their aged care services.

“Having knowledge is power!” Valder said.

For further information about the SRS Aged Care Information Day, see the event flyers on display at the Narromine Library.

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Puzzles

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No. 213

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The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.

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No. 213

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1. What is the softest rock mineral?

2. Is the Nile river northflowing or south-flowing?

3. What is the name of Sam Smith’s 2023 studio album?

4. Who is the premier of Western Australia?

5. Is a feather star a type of calligraphy pen, a marine animal or an astrology term?

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Narromine

Classifieds

POSITIONS VACANT

CHURCH NOTICES CATHOLIC CHURCH, TRANGIE 1st & 3rd Sundays Mass 9.30am 2nd & 4th Sundays Mass 6pm (DLST) 5th Sunday Mass 9.30am

ST ANDREWS UNITING CHURCH Meryula Street, Narromine conducts worship from 9-10am every Sunday. All welcome.

TRANGIE UNITING/ANGLICAN CHURCH Sundays 11am

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 9.30am Saturday Sabbath School 10.45am Saturday Church service

ST MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, NARROMINE 10am Sundays and Tuesdays – morning prayer/praise Holy communion monthly – Sunday and Tuesday.

GENEROCITY CHURCH, NARROMINE Sunday 10am; Connect Group Thurs 6pm Narromine Star includes Church Service Notices as a community service. These are included at the editor’s discretion, when space is available. To have your church service details included here, please email the details to classifieds@narrominestar.com.au or call us at our Narromine office on 6889 1656.

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General Purpose of Position: Medical Receptionists play a key role in the successful delivery of care to our patients at Narromine Shire Family Health Centre.

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PUBLIC NOTICES PLANNING PROPOSAL – LEP AMENDMENT – 211 CERES SIDING ROAD NARROMINE (PP-2023-746) – ADDITIONAL PERMITTED USE DWELLING HOUSE In accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Council advises that it is currently undertaking a Planning Proposal to include a new provision in the Narromine Local Environmental Plan 2011 (LEP) which seeks to insert an ‘Additional Permitted Use’, that enables a dwelling house to be permitted with consent at 211 Ceres Siding Road Narromine.

Prior to the finalisation of the LEP, a Preliminary Site Investigation report is to be submitted to Council to address the appropriateness of a dwelling house on the subject site (i.e. potential for any land contamination).

The Planning Proposal is on public exhibition from January 18 2024 to February 15 2024. During this time the proposal may be inspected at the Narromine Shire Council Office at 124 Dandaloo Street, Narromine during normal office hours or on Council’s website at www.narromine.nsw. gov.au.

Documents also are available on the NSW Planning Portal exhibition page

www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/exhibition Any interested person may make a written submission to Narromine Shire Council with respect to the proposal. Submissions must be received by 5pm, February 15 2024. If the submission is in the form of an objection, reasons for the objection are to be included in the submission. Council advises that unless requested otherwise, any submissions received will be considered public documents and made available for public viewing if required.

Submissions are to be sent to: • The General Manager • Narromine Shire Council • PO Box 115 • Narromine NSW 2821 The Council as planning proposal authority is authorised to exercise the functions of the local plan-making authority under section 3.36(2) of the Act. If you have any enquiries regarding this matter please contact Council’s Manager of Planning Emma Yule on 02 6889 9999.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Your Seven-Day TV Guide 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. 10.30 The Cook And The Chef. 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Silent Witness. 2.00 Total Control. 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. 3.30 Tenable.

4.15 Antiques Roadshow. 5.15 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News.

7.35 Gardening Australia. Return.

8.35 Midsomer Murders.

10.05 A Life In Ten Pictures. 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.15 Love Your Garden. 12.05 Miniseries: Innocent. 12.50 Rage.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Paralysed By Danger. (2021) Jessica Morris. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

Return.

8.30 Australian Idol.

10.10 To Be Advised.

1.25 12 Monkeys. 2.30 Home Shopping.

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. 1.30 Mr Mayor. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon.

4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 To Be Advised. 8.30 MOVIE: The Dry. (2020) Eric Bana, Matt Nable, Genevieve O’Reilly. 10.45 MOVIE: Widows. (2018) Viola Davis, Elizabeth Debicki. 1.10 Tipping Point. 2.05 Pointless. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 The Garden Gurus. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 5.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Farm To Fork. 10.30 Judge Judy. 11.00 Dr Phil. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Entertainment Tonight. 1.30 Judge Judy. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First Afternoon.

4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. 8.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. 9.30 Fire Country. 10.30 So Help Me Todd. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Make Me A Dealer. 10.00 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. 11.00 Make Up: A Glamorous History. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.00 NITV News: Nula.

3.30 The Cook Up. 4.00 Where Are You Really From? 4.30 Jeopardy! 4.55 Letters And Numbers. 5.25 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 The Good Ship Murder. New. 8.30 Silk Road From Above.

9.30 Sex: A Bonkers History. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 L’Opera. 11.50 Departure. 2.25 Nine Perfect Strangers.

3.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Escape To The Country.

2.00 Last Chance Learners. 2.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 Cities Of The Underworld.

4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes.

5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Maternal. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Counting Cars. 2.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 3.00 Timbersports.

3.30 Desert Collectors. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

(2014) 10.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Chicago Fire. 3.00 Mesmerised.

3.30 Black-ish. 4.00 The Goldbergs.

4.30 America’s Got Talent: Extreme. 6.25 MOVIE: Spies In Disguise. (2019) 8.30 MOVIE: The Da Vinci Code. (2006) Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellen. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

8.30 Diagnosis Murder.

9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 NCIS. 1.30 FBI. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i.

11.15 48 Hours. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

10.30 The Big Bang Theory.

11.00 Becker. 12.00 Frasier. 1.00 The Middle. 2.00 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Farm To Fork.

4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Frasier. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.45 The Inbestigators.

5.00 Popularity Papers. 5.20 Miraculous.

5.45 Hotel Transylvania. 6.00 Ted’s Top Ten. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Phoenix Rise. 8.35 Dragon Ball Super. 9.25 The Legend Of Korra.

10.10 Gym Stars. 11.15 Close.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

5.55 Octonauts. 6.40 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: Looking For Alibrandi.

(2000) 10.10 MOVIE: Two Hands. (1999) 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.35 ABC Evening News. 8.00 Planet America. 8.45 ABC News Tonight.

9.00 The World. 9.30 Close Of Business.

10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Dr Quinn. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Train Of Events. (1949) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 David Attenborough’s A Perfect Planet. 8.40 MOVIE: The Notebook.

(2004) 11.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.15 BBC News At Ten. 3.45 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 4.15 PBS News. 5.15 The Ice Cream Show. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.25 Secrets Of The Female Orgasm. 10.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 Keeping Faith. 1.30 Darby And Joan. 2.15 Spicks And Specks. 2.45 McCartney 3, 2, 1. 3.15 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 3.45 Extraordinary Escapes. 4.30 Grand Designs Transformations. 5.30 Muster Dogs.

6.25 Back Roads.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Darby And Joan.

8.15 Vera.

9.45 Total Control.

10.40 Midsomer Murders. 12.10 Rage.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

12.00 Horse Racing. Southern Cross Stakes Day, Caulfield Members Day and Eagle Farm Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 7.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Identity. (2002) Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Chris Cooper.

9.55 MOVIE: Atomic Blonde. (2017) Charlize Theron, James McAvoy. 12.25 12 Monkeys. 1.25 Travel Oz. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 A Current Affair.

7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 Mr Mayor. 1.00 Bondi Vet. 2.00 MOVIE: Everything, Everything. (2017) 4.00 The Garden Hustle. 5.00 9News First At Five.

5.30 Country House Hunters Australia.

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Space Invaders. Return.

8.30 MOVIE: Rocketman. (2019) Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden.

11.00 My Life As A Rolling Stone. 12.10 MOVIE: Wish Upon. (2017) 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 9.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 9.30 Cook With Luke. 10.00 Australia By Design: Innovations. 10.30 Healthy Homes. 11.00 The Chef’s Garden. 11.30 All 4 Adventure.

12.30 To Be Advised. 2.00 Wildlife Rescue Australia. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under.

3.30 Exploring Off The Grid. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn. 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 To Be Advised. 8.00 Ambulance UK. 10.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 FBI: International. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 The World From Above. 10.05 Love Your Garden. 11.00 Great Irish Interiors. 12.00 WorldWatch.

1.00 Surf Life Saving. Iron Series. 3.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys.

3.55 WorldWatch. 4.55 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs. 5.30 The Irish Civil War. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres.

8.25 Scotland’s Scenic Railways. New. 9.20 Queen Victoria: Love, Lust And Leadership. 10.15 Stolen: Catching The Art Thieves. 11.25 In Therapy. 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Escape To The Perfect Town. 3.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Southern Cross Stakes Day, Caulfield Members Day and Eagle Farm 6.00 Extreme Animal Transport. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country.

10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Cricket. Women’s ODI Series. Aust v South Africa. Afternoon session. 6.00 Cricket.

Women’s ODI Series. Aust v South Africa.

Evening session. 9.30 Mighty Ships. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.40 America’s Got Talent: Extreme.

3.35 Baking It. 4.30 Dodger. 5.30 MOVIE: The Prince & Me 3: A Royal Honeymoon.

(2008) 7.30 MOVIE: The Queen. (2006) 9.35 MOVIE: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. (2017) 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.30 Jake And The Fatman.

1.30 JAG. 4.30 Camper Deals. 5.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 5.30 Reel Action.

6.00 JAG. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 15. Adelaide United v Central Coast Mariners. 10.15 NCIS: Los Angeles. 12.05 Late Programs.

6.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 Neighbours. 11.00 Farm To Fork. 11.30 Frasier. 12.30 The King Of Queens. 1.30 Becker. 2.30 To Be Advised. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.30 Friends. 12.00 Home Shopping. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.30 Operation Ouch! The Life Fix. 7.00 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Kung Fu Panda. 8.15 The Legend Of Korra.

8.35 Jade Armor. 9.00 Grace Beside Me. 9.25 100 Things To Do Before High School. 9.50 Gym Stars. 11.15 Close.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

5.55 Octonauts. 6.40 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 7.05 Karma’s World. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.00 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 9.45 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 10.15 MythBusters. 11.05 Portlandia. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.15 Planet America. 3.00 News. 3.30 Indonesia Decides. 4.00 News.

4.30 Close Of Business. 5.00 News. 5.30 World This Week. 6.00 Evening News.

6.15 Planet America. 7.00 National News.

7.30 Back Roads. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.25 Nemesis. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

11.00 MOVIE: The 14.

(1973) 1.10 MOVIE: Carry On Cleo. (1964) 3.05 MOVIE: Muscle Beach Party. (1964) 5.00 MOVIE: The Way West. (1967) 7.30 MOVIE: Rain Man. (1988) Dustin Hoffman.

10.15 MOVIE: Lions For Lambs. (2007) 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.30 PBS News. 4.30 Asia’s Next Top Model. 5.30 The Bob Ross Experience. 6.40 The Toys That Built The World. 7.30 Building The Ultimate. 8.30 Music Videos That Defined The 90s. 9.25 Music Videos That Defined The 2000s.

10.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders.

Return. 10.30 The World This Week.

11.00 Compass. 11.30 Songs Of Praise.

12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline Summer. 1.00 New Leash On Life. Final.

1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.55 Dream Gardens. 3.30 Nigella Bites. Final. 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. 4.40 Extraordinary Escapes. 5.30 The ABC Of. 6.00 Grand Designs Transformations.

7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Muster Dogs. 8.30 Total Control. 9.30 Miniseries: Best Interests. 10.30 Mystery Road. 11.25 Harrow. 12.20 Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

12.00 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Highlights. 1.00 To Be Advised.

4.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 To Be Advised. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Australian Idol. 8.40 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop. Return. 9.45 What The Killer Did Next. Return. 10.45 The Disappearance Of Gabby Petito. 12.10 Bates Motel. 2.00 Home Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Fishing Australia. 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 GolfBarons. 10.30 Golf. Jack Newton Celebrity Classic. Replay. 11.30 The Bizarre Pet Vets. 12.30 Fishing Australia.

1.00 Swimming. National Open Water Championships. Highlights. 1.30 MOVIE: The Cure. (1995) 3.30 Space Invaders.

4.30 Explore TV: Viking Cruises Portugal.

5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 RBT. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Married At First Sight. 8.40 60 Minutes. 9.40 9News Late.

10.10 To Be Advised. 11.10 The First 48.

12.00 Prison. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey. 9.00 Luca’s Key Ingredient. 9.30 My Market Kitchen.

10.00 Farm To Fork. 10.30 To Be Advised.

12.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 1.00 Buy To Build. 1.30 Healthy Homes. 2.00 Cook With Luke. 2.30 My Market Kitchen.

3.00 Roads Less Travelled. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 What’s Up Down Under. 4.30 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn.

5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 Australian Survivor. 9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 The World From Above. 10.00 Love Your Garden. 11.00 Great Irish Interiors. 12.00 WorldWatch.

12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 1.00 Surf Life Saving. Iron Series.

3.00 Speedweek. 5.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs. 5.30 The Irish Civil War. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Giza Pyramid: Reaching For The Stars. 8.30 Secrets Of Modern Archaeology. 10.30 Viking Empires. 11.30 Muhammad Ali. 1.50 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys.

3.40 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 4.40 Bamay. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 3.10 The Yorkshire Vet. 5.10 I Escaped To The Country. 6.10 Escape To The Country. 7.10 The Vicar Of Dibley. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Call The Midwife.

11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Merv Hughes Fishing.

2.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates.

3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Disasters At Sea. 5.00 Storage Wars: New York. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security.

8.30 MOVIE: The Dark Knight Rises.

(2012) 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 News Of The Wild. 9.00 Get Arty. 10.00 Holistic Living. 10.30 The Real Dirty Dancing. 11.55 Dancing With The Stars. 1.45 To Be Advised. 6.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.30 What’s Up Down Under. 2.00 Camper Deals. 2.30 JAG. 4.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 15. Macarthur FC v Western Sydney Wanderers. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 Blue Bloods.

12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 The Middle. 2.00 Basketball. NBL. Tasmania JackJumpers v Adelaide 36ers. 4.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 18. Perth Wildcats v New Zealand Breakers. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 South Park.

11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Kung Fu Panda. 8.15 The Legend Of Korra. 8.35 Jade Armor. 9.00 Grace Beside Me. 9.25 100 Things To Do Before High School.

9.45 Gym Stars. 10.10 Rage. 11.15 Close.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

5.55 Octonauts. 6.40 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 7.05 Karma’s World. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Mothers On The Edge. 9.30 You Can’t Ask That. 9.50 Interview With The Vampire. 10.35 Doc Martin. 11.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 News. 4.30 News Regional Roundup. 5.00 News With Auslan. 5.30 News Regional.

6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Movin’ To The Country. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Insiders.

8.30 News Tonight. 9.00 Nightly News.

9.30 Back Roads. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

11.15 MOVIE: My Brother Jonathan. (1948) 1.30 MOVIE: Pacific Destiny. (1956) 3.30 MOVIE: Sayonara.

(1957) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Man On Fire. (2004) Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, Radha Mitchell. 11.25 Madam Secretary. 12.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

4.15 ABC World News Tonight. 4.40 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.10 Retro Gamers. 5.45 Alone Sweden. 6.40 Ocean Wreck Investigation.

7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 World’s Best Electric Cars. 9.25 Cracking The Code.

10.25 Late Programs.

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Movin’ To The Country.

11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 The Cook And The Chef.

3.30 Tenable. 4.15 Antiques Roadshow.

5.15 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads.

6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Nemesis. 9.30 Media Watch.

9.50 What Broke The Rental Market?

10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business.

11.20 Planet America. 11.50 Changing Ends. Final. 12.15 Love Your Garden. 1.05 Tenable. 1.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 The 66th Annual Grammy Awards.

3.30 Border Security: International.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away.

7.30 Australian Idol.

9.05 The 66th Annual Grammy Awards.

12.35 Bates Motel. 2.30 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. 1.45 9Honey Hacks. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. 9.00 Big Miracles. Return.

10.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 9News Late.

11.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime.

12.20 Tipping Point. 1.10 Pointless. 2.00 Hello SA. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 The Talk.

8.00 Entertainment Tonight. 8.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 9.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. 9.30 Deal Or No Deal. 10.00 Farm To Fork. 10.30 Judge Judy. 11.00 Dr Phil. 12.00 10 News First: Midday.

1.00 Entertainment Tonight. 1.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours.

4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Australian Survivor.

9.00 FBI: Most Wanted. 11.00 The Project.

12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.20 Make Me A Dealer. 10.15 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. 11.15 Icons. 12.10 WorldWatch.

2.10 Good With Wood. 3.05 Mastermind Aust. 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw.

4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. Return. 8.30 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South. 9.25 Building The Snowy. 10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Blanca. 11.50 Bloodlands. 2.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Harry’s Practice.

4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes.

5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Circuit Drivers C’ship. 3.30 Desert Collectors. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration.

5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars.

7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Home Shopping. 10.30 Instant Hotel. 12.00 Chicago Fire. 3.00 To Be Advised. 4.30 Bondi Vet. 6.30 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order: Trial By Jury. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping.

8.00 On The Fly. 8.30 All 4 Adventure. 9.30 iFish. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 NCIS. 1.30 FBI. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman.

3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles.

12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Charmed. 2.00 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Becker.

5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Frasier. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 11.40 Deep Dive Into Australia’s Wild Odyssey.

12.00 Kids’ Programs. 7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 The Legend Of Korra. 8.25 Jade Armor. 8.45 Grace Beside Me. 9.15 100 Things To Do Before High School. 9.35 Gym Stars. 10.10 Rage.

11.15 Close.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

6.40 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MythBusters.

9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces.

10.10 Louis Theroux: Selling Sex. 11.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 ABC Evening News.

8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.50 Garden Gurus Moments. 2.05 Dr Quinn. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Mandy. (1952) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Signora Volpe. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.35 BBC News At Ten. 3.55 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 4.20 ABC America This Week. 5.15 PBS News Weekend. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Everyone Else Burns. 10.25 Late Programs.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, February 1, 2024

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. 1.30 Kenan. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon.

4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. 9.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. Return.

10.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 9News Late.

11.30 Family Law. 12.20 Tipping Point.

1.10 Pointless. 2.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 The Talk. 8.00 Entertainment Tonight. 8.30 Neighbours. 9.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. 9.30 Deal Or No Deal. 10.00 Farm To Fork. 10.30 Judge Judy. 11.00 Dr Phil. 12.00 10 News First: Midday.

1.00 Entertainment Tonight. 1.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours.

4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Australian Survivor.

9.00 NCIS. 10.00 NCIS: Los Angeles.

11.00 The Project. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Make Me A Dealer.

10.05 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. 11.00 Icons. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 No Maori Allowed. 3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.05 Jeopardy!

5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.35 The Earl, His Lover, The Escort, Her Brother. 9.50 Robson Green’s Icelandic Adventure. 10.45 SBS World News Late.

11.15 Das Boot. 12.10 Dark Woods. 2.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Escape To The Country.

2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Aussie Salvage Squad.

3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Desert Collectors. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.00 Chicago Fire. 3.00 To Be Advised. 4.30 Bondi Vet. 6.30 First Dates Australia. 7.35 First Dates UK. 8.40 MOVIE: The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society. (2018) Lily James, Michiel Huisman. 11.10 MOVIE: Winchester. (2018) 1.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 On The Fly. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 NCIS. 1.30 FBI. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 9.25 FBI: International.

11.15 48 Hours. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Frasier. 2.00 The King Of Queens. 3.00 Rules Of Engagement.

4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Frasier. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.55 So Awkward. 6.30 Operation Ouch!

7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.40 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 The Legend Of Korra. 8.25 Jade Armor. 8.50 Grace Beside Me. 9.15 100 Things To Do Before High School. 9.35 Gym Stars. 10.10 Rage. 11.15 Close.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

6.40 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Bliss. 9.00 Rosehaven. Final. 9.30 Portlandia. 10.15 Back. 10.40 Would I Lie To You? 11.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Parliament. 3.10 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 ABC Evening News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight.

8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Iron Maiden. (1963) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.40 New York Homicide. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.35 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 4.00 PBS News.

5.00 Joy Of Painting. 5.30 TVNZ 1News At Six. 6.10 Duckrockers. 6.40 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Dark Side Of The 2000s. 9.25 Stone Cold Takes On America. 10.15 Late Programs.

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Nemesis. 11.30 Media Watch. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. 3.30 Tenable. 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. 5.10 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. Return. 8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. Return. 9.00 This Is Going To Hurt. New. 9.50 Planet America.

10.20 Miniseries: Best Interests. 11.20 ABC Late News. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Border Patrol. 2.00 Autopsy USA. 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away.

7.30 Australian Idol.

9.10 MOVIE: Spider-Man: No Way Home.

(2021) Tom Holland.

12.20 Parenthood. 2.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. 1.30 Explore TV: Viking Cruises Portugal. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. 9.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 9News Late. 11.30 The Equalizer. 12.20 La Brea. 1.10 Tipping Point. 2.00 Swimming. National Open Water Championships. Highlights. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 The Talk. 8.00 Entertainment Tonight. 8.30 Neighbours. 9.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. 9.30 Deal Or No Deal. 10.00 Farm To Fork. 10.30 Judge Judy. 11.00 Dr Phil. 12.00 10 News First: Midday.

1.00 Entertainment Tonight. 1.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours.

4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Ambulance Australia.

Return. 8.30 FBI: International. 10.30 Blue Bloods. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.20 Make Me A Dealer. 10.10 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. 11.05 Icons. 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.15 Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar.

3.10 Mastermind Aust. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Scottish Islands With Ben Fogle. 8.40 Shackleton’s Endurance: The Lost Ice Ship Found. 9.50 Kin. 10.50 SBS World News Late. 11.20 All Those Things We Never Said. 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Escape To The Country.

2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 American Restoration.

2.30 Cricket. Women’s ODI Series. Aust v South Africa. Afternoon session. 6.00 Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v South Africa. Game 2.

Evening session. 9.30 Motorway Patrol.

10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Instant Hotel. 12.00 Chicago Fire. 3.00 To Be Advised. 4.30 Bondi Vet. 6.30 First Dates Australia. 7.40 First Dates UK. 8.45 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares.

9.45 Gordon, Gino & Fred: American Road Trip. 10.45 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 On The Fly. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 NCIS. 1.30 FBI. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 Hawaii Five-0. 10.20 FBI: International. 11.15 JAG. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 NBL Slam. 1.30 Big Bang. 2.00 Two And A Half Men. 3.00 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory.

8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.55 So Awkward. 6.30 Operation Ouch!

7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.40 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 The Legend Of Korra. 8.25 Jade Armor. 8.50 Grace Beside Me. 9.15 100 Things To Do Before High School. 9.35 Gym Stars. 10.10 Rage. 11.15 Close.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

5.55 Octonauts. 6.40 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Doc Martin. 9.20 Interview With The Vampire. 10.05 Killing Eve. 10.45 Would I Lie To You? 11.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Parliament. 3.10 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 ABC Evening News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight.

8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.50 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: Let’s Be Happy. (1957) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 The Real Murders Of Atlanta. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 4.00 PBS News.

5.00 Joy Of Painting. 5.30 TVNZ 1News At Six. 6.10 Duckrockers. 6.40 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Winona Ryder: Fighting Demons. 9.35 Pussy Riot: Rage Against Putin. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Muster Dogs. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Earth. 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. 3.30 Tenable. 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. 5.15 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Grand Designs Transformations. 9.00 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. 9.50 Fake Or Fortune? 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. 11.20 This Is Going To Hurt.

12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Border Patrol. 2.00 Your Money & Your Life. 2.30 Border Patrol.

3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away.

8.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys.

10.00 The Latest: Seven News.

10.30 Australia: Now And Then. 11.30 Monster Mansion: Evil Behind Bars. 12.40 Black-ish. 2.00 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. 1.30 Mr Mayor. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon.

4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. 8.30 Emergency. 9.30 RPA. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Chicago Med. 11.50 Emergency Call. 12.40 Tipping Point. 1.35 Pointless. 2.30 Global Shop.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 A Current Affair. 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. 9.30 Deal Or No Deal.

10.00 Farm To Fork. 10.30 Judge Judy.

11.00 Dr Phil. 12.00 10 News First: Midday.

1.00 Entertainment Tonight. 1.30 Judge Judy. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First Afternoon.

4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. 8.30 The Dog Hospital With Graeme Hall. 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Blue Bloods. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Make Me A Dealer.

10.05 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland.

11.00 Icons. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar. 3.05 Mastermind Australia. 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 DNA Family Secrets. 8.40 Hitler’s Jewish Soldier?

Australia Uncovered. 9.45 Culprits.

10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 A Class Apart. 12.05 My Brilliant Friend. 3.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 The Coroner. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 The Force: BTL. 2.00 The Lost Corvette. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Desert Collectors. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration.

5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars.

7.30 Counting Cars. 8.30 MOVIE: Back To The Future II. (1989) 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Instant Hotel. 12.00 Chicago Fire. 3.00 Mesmerised. 3.30 Black-ish.

4.00 The Goldbergs. 4.30 Bondi Vet. 6.30 10 Years Younger In 10 Days. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. 9.35 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

8.30 Diagnosis Murder.

9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 NCIS. 1.30 FBI. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 Evil. 11.15 48 Hours. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

11.00 Becker. 12.00 Frasier.

1.00 Friends. 2.00 Two And A Half Men. 3.00 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory.

8.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Frasier.

11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.55 So Awkward. 6.30 Operation Ouch!

7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.40 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 The Legend Of Korra. 8.25 Kong: King Of The Apes. 8.45 Grace Beside Me. 9.10 100 Things To Do Before High School. 9.35 Gym Stars. 10.10 Rage. 11.15 Close.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

6.40 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Hard Quiz. 9.00 Gruen. 9.35 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. 10.10 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Parliament. 3.10 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 ABC Evening News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight.

8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Angry Silence. (1960) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances.

8.40 Poirot. 10.50 Coroner. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.05 BBC News At Ten. 3.35 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 4.00 PBS News. 5.00 Joy Of Painting. 5.30 TVNZ 1News At Six. 6.10 Duckrockers. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Curse Of Oak Island.

10.10 Late Programs.

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No. 122

Solutions

Insert each number from 1 to 9 in the shaded squares to solve all the horizontal and vertical equations.

Multiplication and division are performed before addition and subtraction.

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Place each of the tiles of letters into the blank jigsaw below to create four six-letter words going across and down.

Crossmath

× 1 = 28 × + 9 = 13 + + 5 = 14 = 14

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No. 122

7 + 2 – 3 = 6

Insert the missing letters to make 10 words – five reading across the grid and five reading down.

Edgeword

4 × + 8 ÷ × 6 + = 52

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Border Patrol. 2.00 Autopsy USA. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Australian Idol.

9.05 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 10.05 First Dates UK. 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Autopsy USA. 12.40 Bates Motel. 1.35 Your Money & Your Life.

2.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Project Wild. 10.30 Courtney Act’s One Plus One. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Call The Midwife. 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. 3.30 Tenable. 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. 5.15 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 McCartney 3, 2, 1. 9.00 Earth. 10.00 You Can’t Ask That. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. 11.05 Nemesis. 12.40 Late Programs.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Your Seven-Day TV Guide

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Thursday, February 1, 2024 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

Sport GERRIES GOLF

Harmer and Richardson win

By NORM LEWIS LAST Saturday a top field of 17 players took to the course for the Gerries weekly golf competition. Conditions were warm and the course in top condition as shown by the scores recorded.

The ladies were on the back nine with Anne Harmer in top form to record 23 points and take the major prize for the day. Close behind in second place was Vicki Gainsford on 22 points. Great golf, ladies!

Vicki also collected the Nearest the Pin (NTP) trophy of 10 gold balls, thus emptying the ladies jackpot kitty. The NAGA prize went to Gail White on 16.

Over on the front nine, 11 men battled it out for the men’s major prizes. The winner on the day was Mal Richardson with a score of 25 points. Well done, Mal! However, it is certain the handicapper will take close look at your handicap.

Second place went to Brian Masling on 24.

There was no winner of the weekly NTP event but Col Shepherdson won the NAGA prize on 16 points.

In all it was a good morning for golf and great to see “El Capitan” Terry back on deck following recent surgery.

Next week the ladies are on the front nine with the men on the back and the hit off is at the usual time. That’s all for this week, see you at the 19th.

RACING NG REPORT ORT

By COLIN HODGES PARKES on Saturday, January 27 was the fi nal race meeting as the judge, for Neville Good who has retired after 50 years of loyal service at central districts and western area racetracks.

A resident of Cobar before moving to Dubbo, Neville had a busy day at Parkes with a photo fi nish for fi rst place in the majority of races.

On an immaculately prepared track and before a good crowd, Island Press for the second year in succession won the feature event, the 1400 metres Parkes Services Club-Australia Day Open Handicap for Bathurst trainer Dean Mirfi n.

From fourth position approaching the home turn, Island Press (Jake Pracey-Holmes, $3.60 to $2.80 favourite) took the lead and held off the late charge by Johnny Dash (Nick Heywood, $2.70 to $3.60) to win by a half neck with London Gal (Mathew Cahill, $8) a length away third.

Sharing ownership of Island Press with Dean Mirfi n is Peter Rogers who is well-known through his business selling fresh fish from the Sydney markets from his van to customers in central west towns.

Dean Mirfi n completed a double when East Har-

Saved by Grace BRIAN’S BIBLE BITS

By REV. BRIAN SCHMALKUCHE “HE redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.” (Galatians 3: 14).

A perfect man wore a crown of thorns. An innocent man hung on a tree. Jesus paid the price for you and for me. Imagine trying to earn this amazing grace. What could we ever do to deserve this gift? What could we ever do to repay a debt so very great?

NOTHING. There is nothing we could ever do to repay the grace of God. And that’s how God intended it - to be something we couldn’t pay back.

He sent Jesus because it is impossi-

ble for us to save ourselves. He sent Jesus because he loved us so much that he didn’t want to see us die beneath the weight of our own sins.

We are not saved because we deserve it. We are saved by grace, which is a fancy way of saying we didn’t deserve it.

Did you know that when the Holy Spirit comes to live inside of you, you become a TRANSFORMER? It’s true! The Holy Spirit changes us. It causes us to develop positive qualities that other people notice.

Those qualities all come from Jesus. He was LOVE on two legs. He brought joy and peace. He was patient - even when his own followers didn’t understand what he was teaching. He was kind, good, faithful, and gentle. And he had a miraculously amount of self-control.

The good news is that the Spirit helps us to be just like JESUS. We can walk in his footsteps and produce the same fruit that he did!

Do you notice sometimes when your friends are feeling down?

Maybe sometimes they just don’t act like themselves. Maybe sometimes it seems like something is making them angry.

Paul wrote that we are to “car-

ry each other’s burdens”. This was more than a suggestion - this is how we fulfi l the law of Christ!

The “law of Christ” is the teachings and actions of Jesus. Jesus said we are to love God and love others. When we obey the law of Christ, we will love people by helping them with their burdens.

This means we look out for them, listen to them, pray for them, comfort them, and help them in any way we can.

While carrying someone else’s burdens may add a little weight to our hearts, it also gives our hearts a good workout. We get to practice loving like JESUS loves.

And that helps us get better at it.

Loving other people and praying for them makes us stronger. And it makes them stronger because they aren’t alone.

Prayer: Lord please, help us to be sensitive to other people’s burdens and help us to be true friends, just as you are to us. Amen.

By THE REVEREND BRIAN SCHMALKUCHE, ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF BATHURST

Judge Neville Good celebrates 50-year career at Parkes lem (Mathew Cahill, $3.40) tracked the leaders before winning the 1400 metres Parkes Real Property Class Two Handicap from Crazy Wolf (Will Stanley, $18) and War Toy (Andrew Banks, $26).

The fast-fi nishing runner-up Crazy Wolf is trained at Parkes by Sharon Jeffries who earlier won the 1600 metres Orange Vet Hospital Country Boosted Maiden Plate with World Reign.

Leading throughout, World Reign (Jake Pracey-Holmes, $6) scored by almost three lengths from (Mrs Bull, $3.10) and Bulla Vinaka (Mathew Cahill, $2.35 fav.).

One of the last gallopers bred by the late Wally Prout from Gilgandra, the fouryear-old mare Sisters Pick (Braith Nock, $3.10 fav.) led all the way to win the 1000 metres Kennards Hire-Judge Neville Good Retirement Benchmark 50 Handicap from My Girona (Jake Pracey-Holmes, $6) and Obsessive Nature (Jayden Barrie, $6.50).

Owned by Robyn Douglas and trained at Narromine by her partner Wayne Collison, Sisters Pick has the good record of three wins and two placings from eight starts.

The other leg of a winning treble for apprentice Braith Nock was La Bravado ($3.90 fav.) which lasted to beat the strong fi nishing Camp Cove (Mitch Stapleford, $6.50) and Paraclete (Ken Dunbar, $21) in the 1200 metres Bob Skinner Painting and Decorating

Maiden Handicap.

Yet to win a race after 60 starts, Camp Cove has been placed 19 times and accumulated over $90,000 prizemoney.

Luke Pepper who trains La Bravado at Scone also had Ilzoomya (Will Stanley, $3.10 to $2.35 favourite) lead throughout to win the 1200 metres Parkes Courier Service Benchmark 58 Handicap from Kelilah (Clayton Gallagher, $2.40 to $3.20) and Pahang (Braith Nock, $26).

Experienced jockey Andrew Banks produced a brilliant ride to win the 1600 metres Telescope Tyres and Hankook Tyres Country Boosted BM 58 Handicap on the Cheryl Crockett, Mudgee-trained Fact Finder.

Near last and a long way from the leaders, Andrew Banks saved many lengths with an inside run in the straight on Fact Finder $10) which won by a long neck from the strong fi nishing Gilded Crown (Clayton Gallagher, $15) and the leader Aussie Pharoah (Nick Heywood, $4.60 fav.).

Dubbo - raced Monday, January 15 ANOTHER innovation of Dubbo Turf Club, the Barastoc Summer Sprint Series, is underway with the fi rst of three Heats in the series won on Monday by Midnight Dream.

Trained at Dubbo by Paul Clisby and ridden by Clayton

Gallagher, Midnight Dream ($5) was switched to the outside in the straight and in a dramatic fi nish arrived in time to win by a long neck from My Oddette (Zoe Hunt, $13) with Jarmanagic (Chelsea Hillier, $51) a short head away third in the Barastoc Benchmark 58 Handicap.

Further Heats will be held at Dubbo on Monday, February 5 and Sunday, February 18 with the trainer earning most points to win a tonne of Barastoc feed for the stable.

Over recent years, owners Guy Mitchell from Binnaway and Rob Pratten from Dubbo have enjoyed considerable success with horses trained

by Dubbo-based Dar Lunn, the latest being Pants On Fire.

A last start winner at Dubbo in late December, Pants On Fire overcame a very wide barrier in a big field on Monday to win the 1400 metres Barastoc Furlong Country Boosted Benchmark 58 Handicap. Well-ridden by Chelsea Hillier, Pants On Fire ($7) crossed quickly to the lead and held on to win by almost a length from Dream Game (Shayleigh Ingelse, $4.80) and Ringside (Jake Pracey-Holmes, $10).

The long and successful association between jockey Tony Cavallo and Rlystone trainer Bob Howe continued when Barcoo River won the 1100 metres Medley Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Class One Handicap.

Settling behind the lead-

ing pack, Barcoo River ($31) was driven through a gap by Cavallo to score a close win from Fantasy Crowned (Kath Bell-Pitomac, $19) and Wasted Days (Jake Pracey-Holmes, $8.50).

At the second start in a race, the Cameron Crockett, Sconetrained Dances With Hooves was a highly impressive winner of the 1400 metres Desspos Solutions Country Boosted Maiden Handicap.

Headed in the straight by Freewheeler, Medinah (Nick Heywood, $2.80 to $2.45 favourite) regained the lead and looked set to win before Dances With Hooves (Mathew Cahill, $4.20 to $6) fi nished powerfully from a long way back to score by nearly a length with Sensei Jackie (Jake Pracey-Holmes, $15) cutting Freewheeler out of third place.

Leading Scone based trainer Brett Cavanough and apprentice Cobi Vitler had a winning double, Choice Witness ($1.30 fav.) home by over four lengths in the 1100 metres Race ‘N ‘ Win Barastoc Maiden Plate and Erelle ($2.60 to $2.10 fav.) wearing down Aussie Pharoah ($16) for a half-length win in the 1600 metres MAAS Mile Class One and Maiden Plate.

After nine placings from 15 starts, the Todd Howlett, Muswellbrook-trained Canny Prospect (Nick Heywood, $1.80 to $2.30 fav.) broke through to win the 1100 metres Coca Cola No Sugar Maiden Plate by over four lengths.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, February 1, 2024

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Thursday, February 1, 2024 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

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The Phantoms win and Greg gets the jackpot!

Winners are grinners: Runner up in weekend golf, Greg Kearines, who also took home the jackpot hole.

By NORM LEWIS

RHFBH comp wrap up GOLFERS were able to get a day’s play without rain for the Robert Handsaker Ford Business House competition on January 24.

A total of 77 players took part in the event which saw the “Phantoms” team take the major prize of the day with a score of 19.5.

Individual top scores included Bronwyn Plunkett (29), Judy Heckendorf (24), Amanda Gordon (23), Kelly McPherson (23) and Greg Job (22). Seems like a girls’ day out!

The Nearest the Pin (NTP) winners were Henry Buttsworth (on the third), Vicki Gainsford (ninth),10th Steve Thompson (10th), and Clint Davies (17th). Danny Coen won the Long Drive on the fi rst while Scott White took the prize on the 11th.

The “Gerries” now lead the competition on a score of 19 from ‘The Phantoms” on 18.5.

Weekend golf THE fields for weekend golf were around average for this time of the year. On Saturday,

some 12 hardy players competed in the 4BBB event. The winners were Glen Smyth and Justin Gainsford who recorded 44 points to defeat Greg Kearines and Peter Gainsford (also 44) on a count back. The NTP winners were Rob Williams on the third and Steve Squires on the 10th. Tom Hogan won the Long Drive on the fi rst. The drawn stableford jackpot hole on the ninth was won by Greg Kearines.

On Sunday, the event was an 18-hole Par Plus won by James O’Connor on +1 from Tony Mann on -1. The NTP on the 17th went to Rob Williams and the Long Drive on the 11th was won by Tony Mann.

Coming up…

LOOK out for our forthcoming 4BBB and 18Hole v Par.

Juniors THE Junior golf clinic will be on again this year, as soon as “Bocky” can get over his holidays. The start date is not yet known.

Good golfi ng to all, and see you at the 19th.

Event sponsor Robert Handsaker with one of the winning Phantoms, Matthew Brown. PHOTOS: GREG KEARINES.

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