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Local MENtoring program builds strong boys STORY: PAGE 4 Survey forms taken: Community group alleges

Water woes: Council Women’s Shed knit seeking to fix supply for premature babies and security STORY: PAGE 12

STORY: PAGE 8

Back on track: Inland Rail N2N approved

By SHARON BONTHUYS THE Narromine Shire Positive Change Community Group (NSPCCG) has alleged a prominent individual “[took the group’s] completed Shire Survey forms from a premises at Trangie” on January 20.

The allegation was made in Narromine on February 1 at the third discussion day/public meeting held by the group this year to discuss the proposal by Asia Pacific Waste Solutions to develop an “integrated energy and circular chemicals plant” at Narwonah, just south of Narromine.

A group spokesperson publicly named the individual at the meeting and indicated the group would be assisting police with their enquiries in relation to the matter.

It is unknown how many survey forms were allegedly removed from the Trangie business. An attendee at the Narromine public meeting on February 1 also alleged that survey forms had been removed from Narromine but further details are not available.

Observing legal protocols, the Narromine Star will not name the individual at the centre of the allegations.

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Inland rail is back on track but what will it look like in our area? PHOTO: INLAND RAIL.

By SHARON BONTHUYS EARLIER this week it was announced that Inland Rail’s Narromine to Narrabri (N2N) project has received approval from the Australian Govern-

ment Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

Approved under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, the Australian Government

approval follows New South Wales Government approval.

It is a key step in the staged approach agreed to by the Australian Government in its response to the recommendations made by Dr Kerry Schott

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Thursday, February 8, 2024 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

Narromine

Council Elections 2024

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INSIDE THIS WEEK Political News & Opinion . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 9 Community News .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..11 Puzzles .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .14 Classifieds .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .15 Your Seven-Day TV Guide .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .16

Melanie puts her hand up for council

Sport .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .19

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THE FORECAST Thursday, February 8 Min 17. Max 28. Shower or two. Possible rainfall: 0 to 8 mm. Chance of any rain: 70% Central West Slopes and Plains area: Cloudy.

High chance of showers in the north, slight chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm on the northern plains. Winds east to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h increasing to 25 to 35 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 14 and 18 with daytime temperatures reaching 25 to 30.

Sun protection recommended from 9:10 am to 5:30 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 13 [Extreme] Friday, February 9 Min 18. Max 29. Shower or two. Possible rainfall: 0

Melanie Pryde is running for council at the local government election in September. PHOTOS: M PRYDE.

By SHARON BONTHUYS HOT off the blocks, local Narromine businesswoman Melanie Pryde has already put her hand up and declared her candidacy for the forthcoming local government elections this year.

The busy mum of two who runs cleaning business “Keeping House and Home” is a fi rst-time political candidate who will contest the Narromine Shire Council election when residents go to the polls on September 14.

Melanie hopes to secure one of the nine councillor positions at the election and contribute to shaping the future of her community. She has wasted no time introducing herself and her platform to shire residents via social media, and is the fi rst person to publicly declare her candidacy for the forthcoming election.

“With a passion for animal control, infrastructure improvement, economic development, environmental sustainability, community safety, education and youth programs as well as transparent governance, I believe in fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where every voice is heard,” she said on February 1 on social media.

“Together, we can work towards vibrant community spaces, sustainable living, inclusive opportunities, smart growth and development, tech to 1 mm. Chance of any rain: 60% Central West Slopes and Plains area: Cloudy.

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Sun protection recommended from 9:10 am to 5:20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme] Saturday, February 10 Min 19. Max 30. Partly cloudy. Chance of any rain: 20% Central West Slopes and Plains area: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. The chance

The busy mum has declared her candidacy for the Narromine Shire Council.

forward innovation, cultural richness as well as health and wellbeing.

I want to ensure a prosperous future for our youth and all residents.”

A short time later, Melanie had a dedicated page operational on social media where she aims to connect with local residents and post messages relating to her campaign.

One thing that Melanie wants the community to know is that she is not aligned with a political party and is running for election as an independent.

“I don’t want to endorse anyone else’s beliefs or follow anyone else’s agenda. I have my own policies.

“I’ve already started talking to a few business owners around town who’ve approached me, and [spent about two hours talking with them] about the council and what it’s not doing for them as a business,” Melanie said.

Melanie did wonder if being young, female, and relatively new to town would negatively impact her candidacy as the majority of current councillors are much older, but she hopes it will not in the long run.

The Office of Local Government (OLG) encourages people from all walks to life to consider running for council to increase diversity in local government.

“Strong and effective councils are those that reflect the diverse communities they serve,” says the OLG

of a thunderstorm on the northern plains in the afternoon and evening. Winds southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h turning easterly 25 to 35 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 20 with daytime temperatures reaching 27 to 33.

Sun protection recommended from 9:10 am to 5:20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 13 [Extreme] Sunday, February 11 Min 17. Max 31. Mostly sunny. Chance of any rain: 10% Monday, February 12 Min 17. Max 33. Sunny. Chance of any rain: 10% Tuesday, February 13 Min 20. Max 36. Sunny. Chance of any rain: 20%

website, which offers an online interactive tool to assist candidates prepare and run for election to their local council.

“You need to have someone to fight for here and it doesn’t seem like any of the current councillors do,” Melanie said.

“I’m trying to say, hey, we deserve better as a town. I’ve heard the Dundas Park upgrade is a minimum ten years away. I’m sorry, why is that taking ten years? The kids that could be using it will be gone.

“I’ve got babies here and friends with babies. They want to stay in the community but there’s nothing here. No infrastructure. Nothing for the youth. What are we going to do? They’re going to leave and Narromine will be a ghost town,” she added.

These are some of the things that are important to Melanie but she’s keen to hear what is important to other community members across the shire. As the countdown to the election ticks on, her community outreach across the shire will continue.

“I’m eager to engage in meaningful conversations with each of you, listen to your concerns, and work towards solutions that benefit our community.

“Let’s build a stronger, more vibrant Narromine Shire together.”

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, February 8, 2024

Social media fuels Rural Health Matters council criticism Place-based investment

needed to address rural healthcare challenges

By SHARON BONTHUYS COMMUNITY discontent with the Narromine Shire Council has escalated on social media in recent weeks, including criticism of service provision, councillor decision-making and behaviour, leading General Manager Jane Redden to issue a public statement on February 2.

“Council recognises that concerns may arise from time to time and would like to ensure that all residents are aware of the appropriate channels for expressing complaints about Council’s services or officials,” Ms Redden said.

“Council’s Code of Conduct outlines the standards of conduct that should be adhered to in relation to accountability and there are formal processes that deal with allegations of wrongdoing.”

The Narromine Star regularly monitors several social media groups as part of our work and attends public meetings. We have noted a significant increase in public criticism of the council since late 2023 in the online space and at public meetings.

Criticism has escalated since the Narwonah waste-to-energy project came to public attention in November 2023. Concerns about the uncontested 2021 local government election, which saw nine candidates appointed to the nine available positions in accordance with legislation, fore-

PHOTO: PIXABAY.

going the need for an election, have also been expressed.

“Digital vigilantism” brings with it inherent risks, including potential defamation risks for those “naming and shaming” individuals, potential allegations of cyber-stalking, and possible impacts to police investigations or matters before the courts. Those who comment on such posts and the hosts of social media groups featuring such posts may also be drawn into the increasingly sticky liability web.

In her statement, Ms Redden said: “allegations made publicly only serve to divide the community. The ongoing division is distracting Council from its primary focus of providing services to the community.”

Ms Redden urged the community “to familiarise themselves with the complaint handling procedures that are outlined on the Office of Local Government’s [OLG] website and Narromine Shire Council’s website.”

IN its latest 2024 State of Australia’s Regions report, the Government has recognised some major issues experienced by rural Australia, according to the National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA).

While the NRHA is pleased some good measures are in place and the government has recognised the need for place-based investment, this is not happening as it needs to in rural health, aged and disability care.

The report echoes the NRHA’S concerns that rural residents continue to have shorter life expectancy than those in capital cities with higher levels of disease and injury. It reiterates that accessibility to high-quality health and community services across regions is an ongoing challenge with increasing remoteness.

“Place-based contemporary investment is urgently required to address the unique health challenges

of the seven million people in rural Australia,” said NRHA Chief Executive Susi Tegen.

“The ‘Evidence base for additional investment in rural health in Australia Report,’ commissioned by the NRHA last year, showed a deficit of $6.55 billion annually. Funding needs to be directed for place-based responses for medical, allied health, nursing, dental and pharmacies who are currently underserved, under-supported and not able to meet the minimum level of primary health care compared to urban Australia.

“Current funding models still don’t reach the grassroots, resulting in the worst health conditions for rural Australians. Medicare is not covering [service delivery] costs in rural Australia, with bulk billing never developed to cover the whole [service] delivery cost to patients,” said Ms Tegen.

Given that people with

disability are impacted by limited providers and limited specialised healthcare services, the NRHA calls for innovative and flexible options to be made available for them with solutions that work in regions where they live.

Innovative options also need to encourage retraining and disability service providers to work in rural locations so that people with disabilities do not have to rely on telehealth, which should only be an aspect of care delivery, not instead of care delivered from metropolitan centres at exorbitant cost.

The NRHA will work with federal government stakeholders to help achieve the Regional Investment Framework. Without housing, education, health and infrastructure working together, rural Australia would be at a greater disadvantage, socially and economically, the NRHA believes.

Complaints handling: OLG ACCORDING to the OLG website, the organisation has “limited capacity to intervene in the decisions and functions of councils” and lists the various types of complaints that can be directed to it.

In the fi rst instance, complaints about non-fi nancial confl icts of interest, councillor misconduct and code of conduct matters, day to day fi nancial management, and companion animal issues should be directed to the council.

“If the issue cannot be resolved directly with council you can submit a complaint to OLG via our [online] Council Complaint Form,” the OLG website states.

One matter that can be directed to the OLG in the fi rst instance relates to the failure to disclose fi nancial interests.

“Council officials are required to disclose all actual, potential, or perceived confl icts of interest. Financial confl icts of interest arise where there is fi nancial loss or gain to the council official that results from their duties,” the OLG website states.

“The Office of Local Government takes failure to disclose fi nancial interests by council officials very seriously.

You should contact us directly with your complaint about this matter via our Council Complaint Form.”

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Complaints handling: Council ON the Narromine Shire Council website, the code of conduct and complaints handling procedures are listed as separate policies in the policies section of the “Forms, Policies and Reporting” tab.

The complaints handling procedure states in section 1.2 (Scope) that the “policy applies to all staff receiving or managing complaints from the public made to Council or about Council, regarding Council’s services, staff and complaint handling. “[However,] staff grievances, code of conduct complaints and public interest disclosures are dealt with through sepa-

rate mechanisms.”

The 82-page code of conduct defi nes complaints as “made for the purposes of clauses 4.1 and 4.2 of the Procedures”.

This refers to a 52-page document on the OLG website called “The Procedures for the Administration of the Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW prescribed under the Regulation.”

There is not enough space in this paper to print the range of information available about making complaints in that 52-page document. We can only suggest you locate the document online and read it for yourself.

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Thursday, February 8, 2024 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

Local MENtoring program builds strong boys

Grace Walker from Flying With Grace with BTTB Location Manager, Chad BTTB’s Narromine program coordinator Jarrod Stanley with Location Manager, Chad Parkes.

PHOTO: NARROMINE STAR. Parkes. PHOTO: BTTB.

By SHARON BONTHUYS

HAVE you ever wondered how disengaged youth, particularly young males, might reconnect with their communities?

One group aiming to provide solutions to this increasingly complex issue is the award-winning non-profit community organisation Boys To The Bush (BTTB), which now supports disengaged boys and young men in Dubbo, Narromine and surrounding areas.

The organisation’s website makes a very simple statement which sums up the importance of their outreach program: “It is easier to build a strong boy than to repair a broken man.” Operating across NSW and now in parts of Victoria, BTTB received the Outstanding Community Organisation award at the 2022 Business NSW State Awards.

The organisation opened an office in Dubbo last year, the northern point for outreach in BTTB’s Western Region for communities including Gilgandra and Narromine.

Creating a sense of belonging through mateship, camaraderie and mentoring while surrounding their young charges with positive influences and opportunities to succeed in life is BTTB’s mission, said Location Manager, Chad Parkes.

“We’re trying to connect these young men with the

community. [It will include] guidance around certain life events or obstacles that may get in the way,” Chad said.

Surrounding the boys and young men with good people in their community is also an important objective of the program, said BTTB Community Partnership Coordinator (Western), Cassandra Tyack.

What that community reconnection looks like will differ from person to person, as there is no one-size-fits-all approach to working with disengaged youth, Chad said.

Working with young people aged from seven to 18, BTTB uses a range of prevention and early intervention strategies including working with school groups including group and one-on-one mentoring, camps, work experiences, and social activities.

The youngest participant in Narromine who joined the BTTB mentoring program locally is below 10 years of age. The boy is one of seven young people from Narromine currently in the local mentoring program. They are just a handful of the hundreds of boys and young men working with BTTB in communities across NSW and now parts of Victoria.

The response from the boys and young men participating in BTTB programs is excellent, Chad said.

“Generally we get 100 per cent buy-in. It’s different for

different kids, but that’s where we build each program around each individual person, their aspirations [and those of] their carers, their case managers, etc. It’s a big collaboration to work towards a common goal.”

For some participants, goals might include something simple like managing personal hygiene, while others might seek to secure a driver’s licence or part-time work.

There are several different avenues of referral to the BTTB program, including via schools, social support services, juvenile justice as well as directly via the organisation’s website.

“There is a wide variety of kids who we work with,” Chad said.

BTTB has now employed local resident Jarrod Stanley as a program coordinator in Narromine.

Jarrod is looking forward to building close relationships with local program participants, as well as businesses and organisations that will help provide positive experiences and role models.

“We’ll have a few groups in the high school and some days it will include one-on-one supports to help reach their goals,” Jarrod said.

“We’ve employed Jarrod to have that Narromine focus and be that base for local kids,” Chad said.

BTTB is keen to partner with the local community to

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also lead them to consider future career paths.

BTTB mentors will work with Flying with Grace as a way to open the door and create an opportunity for young men in aviation.

“This will be done through providing a space where young men are able to learn and ask questions about recreational aviation, ground theory, what the day to day running of a recreational fl ight school involves and potentially flying,” Grace told the Narromine Star.

As a local business owner who is very involved with her community, Grace supports the program for a number of reasons.

“This is a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate how accessible and achievable recreational aviation is, especially in Narromine, and how it can be a stepping stone into many paths.

“I want to encourage young people to follow their dreams and to create the opportunity for them to do so by working together with Boys to the Bush,” Grace said.

If you would like further information about Boys To The Bush and how your organisation or business may be able to support or partner with them, see the BTTB website.

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arrange work experience or positive engagement opportunities for their participants in the Narromine area. This might include things like community garden activities, tree planting, lamb marking, irrigation support, as well as supporting community groups with things that may need doing in that space.

“We’re here and very open to working with different organisations, businesses, farms, industry, to expose our boys to different career pathways and different life outcomes,” he said.

“We’re really big believers in not just asking the community to give things to us but also giving back to the community,” Chad said.

“And teaching the kids the importance of that. By giving back it helps develop that sense of pride and belonging in the community,” Cassandra said, indicating some of the participants come from difficult backgrounds and will really benefit from positive experiences and interactions.

One local business that has already come on board to support the BTTB program in Narromine is Flying With Grace, a satellite fl ight training school based at Narromine aerodrome.

Proprietor Grace Walker joined the program last year and is helping participants to explore aviation as a positive diversionary activity that may

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, February 8, 2024

De-amalgamating councils to foot their own bills

Geriatric Golfers get in the swing for Rotary

By SHARON BONTHUYS LESS than ten years after 44 councils were forced to amalgamate in NSW, the Minns government has paved the way for those wishing to de-amalgamate – but at a cost.

The NSW Government introduced new legislation on February 6 to allow council de-amalgamations for those seeking to do so but will not fund this process, leaving councils to foot the bill.

Local Government NSW (LGNSW) described the move as a “cunning public relations exercise” that councils will be unable to afford.

“The forced amalgamation of NSW councils [in 2016] was a failed and expensive experiment,” said Minister for Local Government, the Hon. Ron Hoenig.

“While the NSW Government strongly supports a clear process for councils and communities to exercise their democratic right to pursue de-amalgamation, we also have to be realistic about some of the challenges this brings.”

“Our communities did not want these amalgamations which were foisted on them, yet now they are being expected to pay to return to the former status quo,” said LGNSW President Cr Darriea Turley.

“The new State Government knows that councils do not have the tens of millions of dollars required to de-amalgamate.”

De-amalgamating the larger councils may cost as much as $150 million, Cr Turley said.

Councils seeking to de-amalgamate will need to prepare a business case to be approved by the Minister for Local Government, and then hold a plebiscite in the local community before de-amalgamation can take place.

Rotarians get in the swing with The Gerries at the Narromine Golf Club.

PHOTO: NARROMINE ROTARY CLUB

By SHARON BONTHUYS THE Narromine Geriatric Golfers, affectionately known as “The Gerries” and whose exploits you read about weekly in the Narromine Star, have recently made a $500 donation to Narromine Rotary Club.

Gerries representative Terry Willis handed the cheque to Rotary

member Nesto Falcioni, who gratefully accepted the donation on behalf of the club.

A spokesperson for the Narromine Rotary Club said the club was extremely grateful to The Gerries and the money would be put to good use in support of the local community.

“Rotary is very appreciative

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of the donation and plan to use the money toward one of our local youth or school projects,” said Jan Colmer.

Well done to The Gerries and Rotary, both of whom do so much in different ways for the wider community.

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Thursday, February 8, 2024 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

Inland Rail

Back on track: Inland Rail N2N approved From page 1 The recent appointment of infrastructure and construction leader Nick Miller to helm Inland Rail early last month is also set to provide more certainty that the project can be built to an agreed budget and time frame.

The Australian Government approval underpins the next stage of the design for the N2N project, Inland Rail’s longest section of track comprising over 300 kilometres of new, to-be-constructed “greenfield” track, part of which runs through the Narromine Shire.

In a statement, Inland Rail said that when constructed, the N2N project will link the completed Parkes to Narromine and Narrabri to North Star Phase 1 projects, providing new freight capacity and improved connectivity to ports on the east coast and westwards via Parkes to Adelaide and Perth.

Politicians pleased

FEDERAL Member for Parkes Mark Coulton MP welcomed the news that Inland Rail’s Narromine to Narrabri (N2N) project has received environmental approval from the Australian Government and said “it’s time to get on with the job.”

Mr Coulton defended the work completed to date on the project, initiated by the previous Australian Government, and questioned the delay in approving the N2N project.

“While this approval for the N2N project is a positive step, I continue to question the Government’s commitment and understanding of the Inland Rail project. The Schott report reinforced that there is a need for this project to be completed.

“The New South Wales Government approved the N2N project 12 months ago; there has been no need to drag this out for as long as the Government has.

“The Inland Rail as a project includes 13 stages, some of which are already completed in my electorate. The completed sections – Parkes to Narromine and Narrabri to Moree – have already created hundreds of jobs, increased productivity and lifted freight efficiency for farmers.

“It is vital the N2N project commences work as soon as possible so that the positive impacts on my electorate are not lost,” Mr Coulton said.

The N2N passes through the NSW electorate of Dubbo. State Member for Dubbo, Dugald Saunders MP said he was pleased to hear of the project’s approval and the commitment to community consultation.

“As the project moves forward, I’m also pleased to see that Inland Rail is committed to in-depth community consultation and stakeholder engagement to ensure the project delivers in a multi-faceted way,” Mr Saunders told the Narromine Star.

“Not only will this project deliver more jobs and economic growth for our region, but it will also be a key piece of infrastructure that improves accessibility and connectivity to existing transport networks and ports.”

Narromine Shire mayor, Cr Craig Davies, was also pleased at the news and said the removal of the uncertainty around the project benefits both business and the community in the region.

“This much anticipated announcement is a real confidence builder for not just the Narromine community but also the long suffering landholders who have waited patiently and frustratingly for an outcome that would give them certainty of where the pro-

ject was heading,” Cr Davies said.

“Narromine Shire has taken all steps to ensure that our communities become the beneficiaries of this $31.4 billion infrastructure project and enhance productivity and opportunities.

“Following further representations with the relevant state ministers late last year we have secured the $9.25 million to plan for and start the Narwonah freight hub just off Tomingley Road and Craigie Lea Lane.”

Proposed N2N infrastructure THE NSW Department of Planning’s website outlines what infrastructure is involved in the N2N, which includes: f a new single track standard gauge railway with crossing loops f bridges over rivers, watercourses, floodplains and roads f level crossings and road realignments f new rail connections and possible future connections with existing rail lines f ancillary infrastructure to support the operation of the proposal f ancillary work and facilities to support the construction of the proposal, including borrow pits, construction compounds and temporary workforce accommodation.

Engagement crucial THE proposed route through the Narromine area, to the east of the town, has been highly contentious.

While community engagement didn’t get much of a mention in the report recommendations from the 2022 Schott review of the Inland Rail project, the N2N project team has committed to engagement with stakeholders including the community.

What might this look like?

In a statement released by Inland Rail, Rob Storey, Director Pre-Contracts, said: “Inland Rail acknowledges the important input from the community, local landowners and businesses during the approvals process and remains committed to working with stakeholders.”

The company’s statement also had this to say about future engagement.

“Moving forward, the N2N project team will continue to engage with NSW and local government and the community as we undertake necessary activities to further inform the design of the N2N project.

“These activities include surveys and on-site investigations to help provide more certainty that Inland Rail can be built to an agreed budget and schedule,” the statement indicated.

“Inland Rail is committed to ensuring that the final design of the project addresses and appropriately mitigates potential impacts to environment and social amenity in accordance with the approvals of the Federal and NSW governments.”

The Narromine Star sought further comment from Inland Rail about the proposed eastern route and future community engagement in the local area, and was advised no further comment would be made at this time.

We also sought comment from some local residents whose properties will be impacted by the proposed eastern route if that proceeds as planned and who have previously engaged in consultation with Inland Rail, but did not receive a response prior to publication.

We will continue to monitor local community engagement activities and local stakeholder views of the project.

Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton speaks on the Inland Rail independent report in April 2023. PHOTO: PARKES ELECTORATE.

The proposed Inland Rail route across three states. PHOTO: INLAND RAIL WEBSITE.

The Schott review IN October 2022, the newly installed Labor federal government appointed Dr Kerry Schott AO to lead an independent review into the Inland Rail project which Infrastructure Minister, the Hon. Catherine King MP, described as an inherited mess that was “over budget, behind schedule and with no plan for where it will start and end.”

The review considered “the process for selecting the Inland Rail route, including stakeholder consultation, and assess the project’s scope, schedule and cost.” In particular, in the review’s terms of reference and

particularly relevant to the N2N section was: “f) review ARTC’s engagement and consultation approach, including options to improve engagement with communities and other stakeholders along the route; and develop a pathway to consider community concerns with the alignment.”

Dr Schott delivered her report to the government on January 13, 2023, making 19 recommendations, all of which the Australian Government has supported either in full or in principle.

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Regional level crossings need high-tech upgrades FEDERAL and NSW Labor Governments must work together immediately to provide major upgrades to railway crossings across regional areas of the state, a western NSW politician has claimed.

The upgrades needed are about improving railway crossing safety in regional areas and reduce serious and fatal accidents that have a devastating impact on communities, State Member for Bathurst Paul Toole said.

These upgrades should include installation of the latest technology and safety equipment such as retro-ref lective boom gates, audible warning devices, updated signage and LED f lashing lights increasing the visibility of crossings on both sides of the roadway in response to approaching trains.

Over the past 13 years there have been more than 80 collisions involv-

ing trains and vehicles at level crossings in NSW alone, making it a priority for the government.

“The Labor Government needs to look at improving railway crossings across regional areas before someone else dies,” Mr Toole said.

“Its time for the west to get its fair share of investment from the government. I call on NSW and Federal Labor Governments to take some action immediately.”

The problem covers all of country NSW, he said.

“Wherever you travel across the west, be it Taree, Parkes, Molong, Forbes, or Wellington, there are rail crossings simply not up to standard.

“The need for these improvements has become increasingly evident, given the growing volume of rail and road traffic and the critical role that railways play in the state’s economy.”

Mr Toole claims that ageing infrastructure,

limited visibility, and outdated signalling systems are contributing to an increased risk of accidents and disruptions for both motorists and pedestrians and that the time for action is now.

Local truck drivers have joined the call agreeing that the current level crossings across western NSW are not safe and not easy to be seen.

Owner of Morris Haulage, Martin Morris has said his drivers have experienced many near misses.

“As truck drivers, we complete thousands of kilometres every year across all parts of the state and one of our main concerns is the lack of signals or safety around level crossings,” Mr Morris said.

“Level crossings particularly in Western NSW are in desperate need of upgrading so that everyone can travel safely and see what is ahead of them,” he concluded.

Upgrades are needed to improve railway crossing safety in regional areas and reduce serious and fatal accidents that have a devastating impact on communities.

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Water woes: Council seeks to fix supply and security

By ANDREW TARRY WITH water becoming an increasingly essential and precarious natural resource, Narromine Council recently published a report outlining plans to establish better security and supply for the Shire.

With an estimated total cost of $47 million for these works — and a State Government grant already offering $35 million — Council is now seeking outside funding for the other $12 million.

This initiative was prompted by a pre-pandemic State Government study, indicating that the Shire scores poorly in both water security and supply, compared to other providers.

The process started in 2018, when the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) undertook risk assessments on all water utilities across NSW. This examination found that Narromine district scored in the “highest-risk” category for both water supply and security, raising po-

tential long-term concerns for the health of residents.

In response to this, DPE then committed to provide funding to the Council through the “Safe and Secure” water funding program.

One of the first steps undertaken by Council after this commitment, was to engage a consultant who produced an “Integrated Water Cycle Management Plan (IWCMP)” on the issue.

A second consultant was also tasked with completing a detailed investigation into the two major risks: water security and water quality.

The fi ndings from the two consultants were put to council late December with the fi ndings separated into two major categories.

To improve Narromine’s water security, Council was provided with the following options: f Continue to operate and maintain the existing bores. f Obtain high security river water licences. f Utilise the original water

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treatment plant (WTP) location on Macquarie River and the existing pump, well structure to install new river pumps. f Install a new pipeline from the original WTP site to the current WTP site on McGrane Way. It was argued in the report, that a combination of the above options would: “provide significantly more water security by supplying either river or bore (or both) to the water treatment plant.”

The water provided to residents of the Shire by legislation has to be treated to Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. The fi ndings made on the quality of water focussed on different treatment options, to ensure the guidelines are met.

For the issues with water quality, Council was offered the following fi ndings: f Purchase the existing WTP from the current owner/operator. f Purchase additional treatment modules (including sed-

imentation, ozone, and membranes) from the current supplier to increase the capacity of the WTP to approximately 7.5 million litres (it is currently 3 million litres). f Relocate the aeration tank, chlorination system, and highlift pumps — currently on McGrane Way at the Wetlands entrance — to the current WTP site.

Council has heard though that any implementation of the recommendations and findings would come with a considerable financial investment. The reports produced by the consultants were also prepared with high-level cost estimates.

Capital to upgrade the existing river offtake structure to install river pumps and build a pipeline from the river to the current WTP site was estimated at approximately $7.5 million.

Meanwhile, to purchase, install, and commission a new water treatment plant at the current site, the cost was rounded to about $30 million.

As a contingency, Narromine Council has estimated a total of $47 million for the cost of the works.

In good news for Council, to help pay for all of the new infrastructure, the “Safe and Secure” program pledged to cover 75 per cent of this total amount up to $35 million.

This means, however, that Council will now be required to make a contribution to the remaining $12 million.

At this stage, Council is not in a position to finance this amount, and is therefore seeking assistance from potential grants.

One such grant is the National Water Grid Fund, to which the Council submitted an expression of interest application last December. Should the application be successful, the two funding allocations could pay for the entirety of the projects with minimal Council contribution.

Water consumption warning LATE last week ahead of what the Bureau of Meteorology was predicting to be a scorching weekend, the Narromine Shire Council issued a vital call to action for residents to be mindful of their water usage.

Recent observations indicated that residents are currently consuming nearly more than five million litres of water daily, surpassing sustainable levels, the council has advised. While the temporary heatwave has passed, the issue remains.

Melanie Slimming, Director of Infrastructure and Engineering Services at Narromine Shire Council, emphasised the need for conscious water consumption.

“As the temperature soars and rain remains scarce, we typically witness a surge in water consumption. Currently, Narromine town’s daily water consumption is at 800 litres per person, four times the Australian average,” Ms Slimming stated.

Water is a fi nite resource and residents are urged to adopt water-saving practices. Simple measures at home such as shorter showers, turning off taps when not in use, running full loads of laundry and watering gardens and lawns in the late evening can significantly impact overall water usage.

“Narromine Shire residents have a commendable track record of reducing water consumption when needed. We encourage everyone to uphold this tradition, ensuring our water treatment infrastructure can consistently provide safe water for the entire Narromine Shire Local Government Area,” Ms Slimming said.

For additional information and practical tips on water conservation at home, residents are encouraged to visit the council website.

“The council appreciates the community’s cooperation in this crucial effort to preserve our precious water resources.”

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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

Flooding in the northwest TROPICAL cyclone Kirrily has resulted in large storms across north-western NSW, and Lightning Ridge has been one area of the electorate hit particularly hard by heavy rainfall. While this has benefited some, it has also caused significant damage to homes and businesses.

My thoughts are with constituents who have withstood

AROUND UND THE ELECTORATE TORATE Comment nt by D DUGALD ERS, SAUNDERS, ember State Member for Dubbo bo THIS week saw the announcement of fi nalists in the 2024 Women of the Year Awards and Dubbo locals have hit the list twice!

Since 2012, the annual awards have recognised

the worst of the flooding, and I will continue to monitor the situation.

Honours for Parkes constituents IT is with great pride that I congratulate the members of the Parkes electorate who were named in the Australia Day 2024 Honours list, including: f Mrs Ruth Sandow (Broken Hill), awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the community through a range of roles f Mrs Ellen Stanmore (Dubbo), awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the community of Dubbo f Mr Victor Bartley (Bourke), awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to local government, and women and girls whose determination, bravery, skill and passion have inspired their communities and others to achieve great things.

There are six award categories in the 2024 program, including the Premier’s NSW Woman of Excellence Award and Regional Woman of the Year which was initially axed by the Minns Labor Government.

The NSW Women of the Year Awards recipients will be revealed at a ceremony early next month in Sydney. The awards are the centrepiece of NSW Women’s Week 2024.

to the community of Bourke f Mrs Anne Bell Knight (Gunnedah), awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the arts f Ms Sue-Ellen Lovett (Dubbo), awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to horse sports, and to the community f Mr Robert North (Dubbo), awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to medicine, and to the community f Mr Rodney Coombes (Coonabarabran), awarded the Emergency Services Medal (ESM) Congratulations also to everyone in the Parkes electorate who received an Australia Day award — I’m proud to represent such outstanding members of rural and regional Australia.

A huge congratulations to Rochelle Olsen, a fi nalist in the Regional Woman of the Year, and Izabelle Kelly in the Ones to Watch categories. The Dubbo electorate is cheering you both on!

PARLIAMENT has officially kicked off again for 2024!

No two weeks are ever the same, but a highlight of each sitting week for me is to be able to recognise people or organisations from across the Dubbo electorate that are doing incredible things. This could be fundraising, community service, achievement in sports or cultural endeavours

Welcome to the west; the entry to Lightning Ridge.

Meeting with the Muslim community RECENTLY, I met with members of the NSW Central West Muslim community regarding the current situation in Gaza.

We held a meaningful dis– the list really is endless.

I do my best to keep across what is happening in the region, but I would love your help to make sure credit is given where it’s due.

If you know someone or a group who are kicking goals and deserve a shout out, please email my electorate office with their details and an overview of why they should be recognised. Help me make sure their efforts don’t go unnoticed.

SPEAKING of recognition of wonderful people, nominations are now open for the 2024 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards. Win-

cussion about their concerns, and they have given me a petition to present to the Federal Parliament calling for an urgent ceasefi re and the delivery of humanitarian aide to the region. ners will be announced during the festival in mid-March.

If you know a senior who helps make our community diverse, inspiring and active, 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 from my office, so get one and nominate someone fabulous!

Until next time, Dugald

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COUNCILCOLUMN

THURSDAY 8 February 2024

NEXT COUNCIL The next Ordinary Council meeting will be held Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Council’s Chambers, commencing at 5.30 pm.

MEETING: ROAD CLOSURES and ROAD SAFETY

in prohibited areas e.g. schools and playgrounds and /or nuisance dogs, cats and dog attacks.

Complaints must be telephoned through to Õ V ½Ã ÕÃÌ iÀ -iÀÛ Vi "vw ViÀà LÞ « } 02 6889 9999 so they can immediately be registered with Council and forwarded to the Ài iÛ> Ì vw ViÀà v À >VÌ °

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 for all NSW À >`Ã Û Ã Ì ÜÜÜ° ÛiÌÀ>vw V°V É

SERVICE NSW in NARROMINE The Service NSW Mobile Centre will be visiting Narromine on Tuesday, March 5, 2024

All motorists are reminded not to drive through y `Ü>ÌiÀÃ > ` Ì `À Ûi Ì Ì i V ` Ì Ã v the road. Water that is covering roadways may Li `ii«iÀ > ` v>ÃÌiÀ y Ü } Ì > > Ì V «>Ìi` 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 i iÀ}i VÞ i « y `Ã V> Ì i -7 - - 132 500.

From 10am - 3pm. Outside Narromine Men’s Shed, Dandaloo Street 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 DRONES IN AGRICULTURE TRAINING WITH NSW DPI

TAKING CARE AT ROADWORKS As there are numerous road improvement upgrades across the Shire, Council would like to remind motorists to prioritise their safety at roadworks. Approach roadworks with caution, slow down, look for hazards and be prepared to stop. All motorists must obey the regulatory signs and designated speed limit at roadworks, look ÕÌ v À À >` Ü À iÀÃ > ` LiÞ Ã } > Ã vÀ ÌÀ>vw V controllers.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and embrace the advantages of drone technology in agriculture to be held in Narromine on Monday March 18, 2024 – training includes: Free and accredited drone training; no prior drone experience needed; designed in collaboration with NSW Farmers; delivered by Tocal College; supported by AgSkilled and NSW i«>ÀÌ i Ì v `ÕV>Ì Æ iÝ«iÀ i Vi` `À i operator, Ben Watts from Bralca, as your trainer.

Please register now by visiting: www.agskilled. org.au/courses/drones-in-agriculture

PUBLIC NOTICE – ROAD WORKS GAINSBOROUGH ROAD AND TULLAMORE ROAD (McGRANE WAY) Council is currently upgrading Gainsborough Road as a new heavy vehicle bypass to reduce ÌÀ>vw V Ì À Õ} >ÀÀ i Àià `i Ì > >Ài>ð These improvements are scheduled to enhance ÌÀ>vw V y Ü > ` Ã>viÌÞ Ì i >Ài>° Õ V >à 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.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS via TENDERLINK - NARROMINE SPORTS AND FITNESS CENTRE Narromine Shire Council is seeking requests for quotation to supply works from a Contractors to purchase and install new air conditioning at the Narromine Sports and Fitness Centre (RFQ-292024), and requests for quotation to purchase and ÃÌ> iÜ À w } >Ì Ì i >ÀÀ i -« ÀÌÃ > ` Fitness Centre (RFQ-28-2024) for further details please visit: portal.tenderlink.com/narromine/ alltenders/

The project includes expanding 450m of road to introduce turning and slip lanes, contributing to Ã Ì iÀ ÌÀ>vw V Ûi i Ìð čÌ Ì i V « iÌ of the intersection works the second portion of Gainsborough Road (from the Waste Depot to Tomingley Road) will commence.

PUBLIC EXHIBTION – PLANNING PROPOSAL LEP AMENDMENT – 211 CERES SIDING ROAD NARROMINE (PP-2023-746)

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 V Ì>VÌ Õ V ½Ã } iiÀ } i«>ÀÌ i Ì LÞ phoning 6899 9999.

ADDITIONAL PERMITTED USE DWELLING HOUSE >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 Ã Ì insert an ‘Additional Permitted Use’, that enables a dwelling house to be permitted with consent at 211 Ceres Siding Road Narromine.

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.

*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).

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 >ÀÀ i - Ài Õ V "vw Vi >Ì £Ó{ > `> -ÌÀiiÌ] >ÀÀ i `ÕÀ } À > vw Vi ÕÀÃ À on Councils website at www.narromine.nsw.gov. au.

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 COMPLAINTS REGARDING ROAMING & STRAY DOGS

Documents also are available on the NSW Planning Portal exhibition page

If you have any concerns regarding roaming and stray dogs, dogs off leash, barking dogs, dogs

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 Õ V ½Ã > >}iÀ v * > } > 9Õ i äÓ 6889 9999.

PUBLIC EXHBITIION – PLANNING PROPOSAL Planning Portal Reference PAN 388820 DEVELOPMENT: SUBDIVISION Property: Lot 3 DP 1213503, Lot 101 DP 127151, Lot 105 DP 755110 - Newell Highway Lot 4 DP 1213503, Lot 4 DP 1213503, Lot 4 DP 1213503 - Back Tomingley West Road Lot 2 DP 1281392, Lot 1621 DP 117880, Lot 175 DP 755093 - McNivens Lane Lot 3 DP 1281392, Lot 1622 DP 117880, Lot 176 DP 722842 - Kyalite Road 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 ­/ *® ­-- 9176045) was approved in February 2023. The / * Ü iÝÌi ` } «iÀ>Ì Ã vÀ Ì i 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 Newell Highway, Kyalite Road, Back Tomingley West Road and McNivens Lane are all impacted by the / * > ` Ì i Ài> } i ÌÃ >Ài ÀiµÕ Ài`° / Ã 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 DP1271511 (known as the ‘Kenilworth” house).

This house is proposed to remain and as the land à >««i` ¼LÕà w Ài «À i > `½] >ÕÌ À Ã>Ì Ã required under the Rural Fires Act. The application will also be referred to Transport v À -7 > ` ÃÃi Ì > iÀ}Þ v À V i Ìð / i subdivision is nominated integrated development: Rural Fires Act 1997 s100B authorisation under ÃiVÌ £ää ÀiëiVÌ v LÕà w Ài Ã>viÌÞ v subdivision of land that could lawfully be used for residential or rural residential purposes or `iÛi « i Ì v > ` v À ëiV > w Ài «À ÌiVÌ purposes.

If you wish to make a submission, all submissions must be in writing and received during the Ì w V>Ì «iÀ ` V i V } > Õ>ÀÞ ÓÓ] 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) 6889 9999.

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EVENTS COMING UP IN THE NARROMINE REGION

Bring Your Bills Day Ý«iÀÌÃ will be on hand to assist residents and small businesses with their bills. Trangie on Thursday February 8, 2024 at Trangie USMC 9:00 am – Midday Narromine on Thursday February 8, 2024 at Narromine Sports and Fitness Centre 1:30pm – 4:30 pm A Seat At The Table - Friday March 8, 2024, Soul Food Narromine at 5:00 pm.

In celebration of 2024 International Women’s Day, One Ài Ûi Ì > ` - Õ ` i« Ì are proud to present some of Ì i Ài} ½Ã ÃÌ y Õi Ì > > ` dynamic women. Secure your ticket at www.123tix.com.au Narromine’s Senior Citizens Day - Thursday March 14, 2024 Celebrate NSW Seniors Festival with morning tea and live music from 10:00 am at Narromine Bowling Club.

RSVP to Council by phoning 6889 9999 or email your RSVP to mail@ narromine.nsw.gov.au Trangie & District Campdraft - March 29-31, 2024, Trangie Showground.

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Community News BRIAN’S BIBLE BITS

By REV. BRIAN SCHMALKUCHE

God Chose You “FOR he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.

In love be predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will - to the

DELI-CIOUS GEMS

By NORMA REID

Your buying power helps shops stay open THE media constantly bombards us with economic woe, so spare a thought for the retailers and businesses in our shire. With large retailers grabbing your attention and dollars, inching out the smaller retailers and businesses, soon there may be no option but to buy everything from

praise of the glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. (Ephesians 1:4 – 6)”.

Your feckless, your eyes, your smile, your talents God chose them all before the beginning of time.

Think about that for a moment.

God CHOSE you. He dreamed you up, and he made you to be exactly who he wanted you to be. After He designed and created you, he signed his name on you.

You are his masterpiece.

Through J, you are even more than God’s masterpiece.

Through Jesus, God has adopted you. You are his child. God loves you so much that he always planned to welcome you

into his family. He makes you a son or daughter, a “sibling” to Jesus Christ. It’s as though Jesus says, “Come home with me to God’s house”.

Remember this truth the next time you think you’re ugly, untalented or unlovable.

You are God’s chosen. You are his beloved child. God made you for a purpose; to fi nd your place in this world, you must seek God and ask him to show you what part of his plan you are to fulfi l.

“I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ and to know this love surpass-

es knowledge - that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of GOD. (Ephesians 3:17b – 19)”.

Have you ever looked out over the ocean? The water looks like it goes on and on forever. Miles away from the beach, and miles below the surface, scientists are still discovering new species of life.

Some creatures glow in the dark. Some are transparent.

Some flash light a strobe light.

The problem with these discoveries is that there so far down in the depth of the ocean. It’s hard for humans to go there. We can’t fully understand what happens on the ocean floor because we can’t go see it for ourselves.

This is a lot like the love of Jesus. Jesus loves us wide, high, and deep. His love is infinite. As it stretches in all directions, it surrounds us. It’s so big that we cannot ever understand it all. The good news is that we don’t have to understand the depth of his love in order to explore it. SO DIVE RIGHT IN! Prayer: Lord Jesus, you chose us. You set us apart.

Help us to always choose YOU. Thank you for your great love of us and for loving us in ways we cannot even imagine the enormity of his LOVE.

bigger retailers.

I always worry that our supermarket will close one day. Where will we be then? The Narromine Shire is 38 kilometres from Dubbo so it’s assumed residents can “easily” travel there to access stores and services. I believe this is why we don’t have TAFE or the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) locally as the cut off distance to have these services is 40 kilometres. Trangie doesn’t qualify either as it is part of the Narromine Shire.

Who’s to say that major retailers locally won’t use this excuse to close their doors?

I’m annoyed when large retailers continually add products then remove them. They get residents used to buying products from them then phase

this out, just as the local business who used to supply those products removed them, unable to compete against the larger businesses.

Yes, the price could be higher from a smaller business which doesn’t have the same buying power as the bigger corporation and can’t offer the same prices. However, if the business is still operating, I’m sure they will be happy to restock if they feel confident the sales will improve.

Question: how much fuel, time and effort does it cost you to go to Dubbo? For me, personally, I usually allocate around $120 per hour being in Dubbo. By the time I pay for fuel, lunch (if I can afford it or have time), go and buy what I need then come home again, that is a good figure.

Going to a Dubbo shopping

centre equates to a 100-kilometre round trip from Narromine and the cost is significant. I would rather pop down the street, grab what I need and come home again. I’m thankful I have the opportunity to do so.

With this in mind, I ask you to use your buying power wisely. Think about where you spend your dollars, who you are helping, and what shops you actually want to keep open.

We have so many dedicated, passionate retailers and business owners in our communities who only want the best for our shire. Each of us must want to make a difference.

My challenge this week: who do you shop with and help keep our vibrant community functioning?

As one of my customers con-

tinually tells me, “if everyone spent a few dollars with each little shop, they would be able to continue to keep their doors open.” This lady puts her money where her mouth is and shops in Narromine.

By THE REVEREND BRIAN SCHMALKUCHE, ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF BATHURST

Until next time, enjoy February and being back at work and school.

Norma from the Deli Desk.

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.

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Thursday, February 8, 2024 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

In Brief

Around the shire…

FOR those brief snippets of happenings around the shire, read on… f Congratulations to School Learning Support Officer Michelle Hill from Trangie Central School, who was recognised by the P&C and has won the inaugural Excellence in Teaching Award for 2023. f The Land Sydney Royal AgShows NSW Young Woman 2024 Zone Six Final is on this weekend in Narromine. Good

luck to all the entrants! f For those hanging out for the Narromine Car Club’s awesome annual Charity Show and Shine, it won’t be taking place this year. The club will advise the 2025 date in the near future. f The Regional Wellbeing Survey closes next week. The online survey measures wellbeing, resilience and liveability in communities across Australia. Further information is available on the sur-

vey website. f Netball clubs in the region are signing up players this month. Contact your local club for further details. f Preparations are underway for the unique, completely free-to-attend country music Dusty Boots Annual Weekend and Awards, to be held in Narromine over the long weekend in June. Follow the event on social media for further details. f Dust off your glad rags,

it’s the start of the BlackTie Ball season. You know, the shiny shoe dancing kind!

The Narromine Gorillas Rugby Club have a ball coming up next month, and the Narromine Jets will follow up with theirs straight after Easter. Further details on the clubs’ social media. f There are spots still available for health checks at the Narromine Women’s Health Clinic next week. Contact the Western NSW Local Health

District for further details. f There were reports of a kitchen fi re in a vacant house in Duffy Street in Narromine earlier this week. No further details available. f For those who need reminding, it’s Valentine’s Day next week. Cue the violins, flowers, chocolates, romantic dinners and marriage proposals…

Women’s Shed knit USMC Taxi for premature babies service closes

PHOTO: NARROMINE STAR.

By SHARON BONTHUYS

LATE last week the Narromine United Services Memorial Club (USMC) announced the closure of its community taxi service.

“We wish to advise that due to a lack of available drivers the taxi will be out of service until further notice,” manager Matt Zell wrote on social media.

It’s unknown at this time how long the taxi service might be out of action and USMC management declined to comment further on the matter at this time.

The club’s ‘courtesy bus’ service runs independently of the taxi service and is not impacted, we understand.

Driver availability has been an ongoing issue with the local taxi service. The Narromine Star reported on this very same topic back in May 2022, when the service was seriously impacted by a

lack of available drivers at that time. The service could only operate when drivers providing the service were available, and the driver pool was fairly small.

Mr Zell asked for anyone “interested in taking the taxi business on” to get in touch with the USMC. Whether this means the taxi service is potentially being divested to a new operator, or to re-start at the USMC with a new coordinator in the future, is not known.

The full impact of the closure to local community members who rely on the taxi to get around is yet to be determined.

Have you used the taxi service locally? How will the service closure impact you? Feel free to drop us a line at newsroom@ narrominestar.com.au or call 6889 1656.

Narromine Women’s Shed members Ida Johnson, Lizzie Adams (president) and Leona Lodding (treasurer) with some of the items for local premature babies. PHOTO: NARROMINE STAR.

By SHARON BONTHUYS WHEN the Narromine Women’s Shed returned from the end-of-year holiday break last week, their fi rst order of business was to carry on preparing a very special package.

The members have been busy knitting and crocheting items which will be donated to the Dubbo Base Hospital for premature babies born there.

“We have a box almost ready to go to Dubbo maternity ward,” said Women’s Shed treasurer, Leona Lodding.

The box contains tiny,

beautiful and very intricate hooded capes, blankets, booties and other items made with love by Women’s Shed members from donated wool.

Just how tiny?

“The cape hoods are designed to fit on a tennis ball,” Leona said.

The group has already been providing these items to the Miracle Babies Foundation, which provides support to premature and sick newborns, their families and the hospitals that care for them.

When the Women’s Shed members realised there was a local need for these

items in Dubbo, the group began work on items to be donated locally.

The package of knitted and crocheted items is almost ready to be delivered to Dubbo Base Hospital maternity ward, Leona told the Narromine Star.

“We’re hoping to go next week after our meeting.”

Well done, ladies. What a very special group you are!

If you would like to donate wool to help the ladies to continue their work in support of local premature babies, please contact Leona Lodding.

Narromine Star welcomes your contributions. If you have community news, a sports update or news about your club or association, send it through to us. Part of our mission is to share your news with the whole community. newsroom@narrominestar.com.au or chat with our journalist by calling 6889 1656

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, February 8, 2024

Narwonah Waste-to-Energy Project

Survey forms taken: Community group alleges

Grey nomads on bush roads: record year for NSW caravan and camping

Caravan and camping is now the number one holiday accommodation of choice for visitors in NSW with a record-breaking 19.7 million visitor nights in the 12 months to September 2023. PHOTO: NRMA

Attendees at the third discussion day held by the NSPCCG on February 1 in Narromine. PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR.

From page 1

What survey?

THE “shire survey” was issued by the NSPCCG following public meetings held in November and December 2023 on the Narwonah proposal.

Hard copy survey forms had been placed with businesses across the shire by the community group for local residents to complete, and the survey was also available online.

More recently, flyers were placed in shop windows featuring a scannable QR code for access to the online survey, which closed on February 6.

What has happened since?

IN a statement issued on February 2, the NSPCGG alleged that the removal of the doc-

uments “perverts the course of democratic views” on the two issues contained in the survey – the Narwonah proposal (one question) and public administration in the shire (three questions).

“Our group views this incident in the most serious light as it is an [alleged] attempt to prevent serious issues of public administration in Narromine Shire that are implicated in a range of governance issues of concern that intersect with Federal, State and local projects from being examined,” the statement says.

At the time of going to press, district police have told the Narromine Star there have been no reports made about the matter at this stage.

The Narromine Star has spoken to the individual

A hard copy of the survey form. at the centre of the allegations, who denies the alleged wrongdoing.

What next?

THE Narromine Star will continue to monitor the survey forms’ allegation and report back when further information is available.

The results of the survey which closed earlier this week will be released by the NSPCCG in the near future, and we will bring you further information when it becomes available.

In its statement, the group indicated it was pleased with the community response to the survey to date.

“The response to the Shire Survey has been overwhelmingly positive with a large percentage of the total Shire residents taking part.”

WE’VE seen them all on country roads, campers and caravaners, but now the numbers are in.

Caravan and camping is now the number one holiday accommodation of choice for visitors in NSW with a record-breaking 19.7 million visitor nights in the 12 months to September 2023.

The latest data reveals a new high for the industry, with an unprecedented five million overnight trips marking the biggest year ever for NSW caravan and camping and solidifying the industry’s place as the largest provider of holiday accommodation by nights in the state.

“Caravan and camping is a hugely resilient sector and the robust performance seen in NSW underscores its strength and appeal as a major force in tourism accommodation for the state,” Caravan and Camping Industry Association NSW CEO Lyndel Gray said.

“This is an extraordinary milestone for our industry, surpassing the highs of 2019, and highlighting the sustained growth and appeal of caravan and camping holidays,” she added.

The figures are anew records

The Cost of Living

Medicine costs should be going down: pharmacists COST-OF-LIVING pressures should lead to the Government lowering the costs of common pharmaceuticals, a major industry lobbying group believes.

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has stepped-up its call for the cost of medicines to go down instead of up on the eve of price rises due to inflation.

Last month, the maximum co-payment for Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listed medicines rose by $1.60 to $31.60 for general patients and up by 40 cents to $7.70 for concession card holders.

Guild National President, Professor Trent Twomey, says this is in stark contrast to 12

months ago, when prices came down $12.50 on the back of the Guild’s “Affordable Medicines Now” campaign.

“Instead of the Commonwealth Government putting the price of medicines up on the fi rst of January, they should be doing in fact the complete opposite, and easing the cost-of-living burden on Australians,” Prof Twomey said.

The Pharmacy Guild is currently campaigning to reduce the maximum co-payment for PBS medicines from $31.60 to $19.

“Australia has the third highest out-of-pocket expenses for essential medicines in the devel-

oped world.

“We have been calling on this government to reduce the out-ofpocket expenses when it comes to essential healthcare,” Prof Twomey added.

Recently released figures show many Australians are deferring their medicines because of fi nancial strain due to rising costs of living.

“The Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that 1.1 million Australians are delaying, deferring or going without their essential medicines on a weekly and monthly basis,” Prof Twomey concluded.

and show the importance of the industry to regional NSW, Ms Grey said.

“This period also marks the fi rst time the industry has exceeded five million trips in the state with consumer data identifying the major appeal for visitors being the amazing locations of our holiday parks.

“The caravan and camping sector plays a vital role in the state’s visitor economy, generating more than $3.6 billion in visitor spending and supporting local economies.”

Ms Gray said the NSW caravan and camping sector directly employs more than 9800 people and creates an additional 50,000 indirect jobs, generating in excess of $6.5 billion overall economic activity annually.

This year intrastate trips marked a record high of 3.6 million, accounting for 74 per cent of total trips for the year ending September 2023 in NSW, with an increase in interstate visitation from Queensland.

The year has also seen significant growth in the 30-54 years and 55+ markets, both setting new records for the highest number of trips and nights in their respective age segments.

Next week’s edition will be published on Thursday.

Deadline is 12pm Tuesday.

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Narromine PUBLIC NOTICES

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Passed away January 25, 2024 Aged 51 Late of Narromine.

Dearly loved partner of Karin.

Cherished father of Noa. Adored son of Kerry and Ross.

Loving brother of Jock and Tim. Jon’s Graveside funeral service will be held in the Narromine Cemetery, commencing at 10.00am Thursday, February 15, 2024, followed by a Memorial service at Soul Food Depot and Gallery, Dandaloo Street, Narromine at 11.00am.

Noa has a request, that everyone please wear a touch of green.

Funeral arrangements are in the care of; The Abbey Funeral Home Dubbo 02 6881 8988.

POSITIONS VACANT Narromine Shire Family Health Centre is seeking a suitable person to join our established medical practice in the role of Medical Receptionist. It is a part time or full time position, on the job training and upskilling opportunities.

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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.

THIS IS A classified advertisement. Cost is $15.00 for 25 words, 30 cents for every extra word. Narromine Star, Suite 3/37 Burraway Street, email classifieds@narrominestar. com.au. $15.00 inc. GST

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).

Please email your CV to narrominemedical@westnet.com.au

CHURCH NOTICES NARROMINE BAPTIST CHURCH

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

Klick (Children’s program) 9am Sunday Service 10:30am Sunday

9.30am Saturday Sabbath School 10.45am Saturday Church service

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

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PLANNING PROPOSAL – LEP AMENDMENT – 211 CERES SIDING ROAD NARROMINE (PP-2023-746) – ADDITIONAL PERMITTED USE DWELLING HOUSE

Key Selection Criteria: • Understanding of the importance of patient confidentiality

Desirable Skills: • Ability to remain calm in a stressful environment • Ability to work in a changing environment

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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.

Our Medical Receptionists ensure all patients receive excellent service in a professional and caring environment. They are aware that confidentiality is of utmost importance.

The Medical Receptionists work collaboratively with GPs, Practice Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, other Medical Receptionists and Management.

Essential Skills: • Ability to communicate effectively • Ability to protect patient privacy and confidentiality • Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently • Excellent telephone manner • Intermediate computer skills • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Book now. Tel: 02 6889 1656 Email classifieds@narrominestar.com.au

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

DANDALOO CHURCH Tyrie Road Dandaloo, first Sunday each month at 11.00 am. All welcome.

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.

CHURCH NOTICES CATHOLIC CHURCH, NARROMINE Saturday, 6pm Sunday, 8am

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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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12

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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. 5.10 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. 10.00 Hard Quiz. 10.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.20 Love Your Garden. 12.05 Tenable. 12.55 Miniseries: Innocent. 1.40 Rage.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Party From Hell. (2021) Jackie Moore, April Martucci, Eric Roberts. 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.

8.30 MOVIE: The Help. (2011) Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer.

11.30 To Be Advised. 1.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Avarice.

(2022) 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 Intern.

(2015) Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, Rene Russo. 11.00 MOVIE: Danny Collins.

(2015) Al Pacino. 1.00 Tipping Point. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.00 Postcards. 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 Icons. 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 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. 7.35 The Good Ship Murder.

8.30 Silk Road From Above. 9.30 Sex: A Bonkers History. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 L’Opera. 11.55 Departure.

2.25 Nine Perfect Strangers. 3.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 Cities Of The Underworld. 4.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens.

5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Maternal. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 NFL Honors. 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: Men In Black.

(1997) 9.30 MOVIE: Morbius. (2022) Jared Leto. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Mesmerised. 3.25 Black-ish.

4.15 The Goldbergs. 4.45 America’s Got Talent: Extreme. 6.45 MOVIE: Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. (2009) 8.30 MOVIE: Angels & Demons. (2009) Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor. 11.20 MOVIE: Antlers. (2021) 1.20 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.

11.00 Becker. 12.00 Frasier.

1.00 The Middle. 2.00 Two And A Half Men. 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. 5.00 Popularity Papers. 5.20 Miraculous.

5.55 So Awkward. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.40 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.05 Transformers: EarthSpark. 8.25 Dragon Ball Super. 9.15 100 Things To Do Before High School. 9.35 Gym Stars. 11.15 Close.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

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

8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: American Sniper. (2014) 10.40 MOVIE: The Miseducation Of Cameron Post.

(2018) 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News. 6.00 News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Evening News. 8.00 Planet America: Fireside Chat. 8.45 ABC News Tonight.

9.00 The World. 9.30 Close Of Business.

10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Saturday Island. (1952) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 David Attenborough’s A Perfect Planet. 8.40 To Be Advised. 11.10 Madam Secretary. 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.35 VICE Sports. 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 Hoarders. 9.20 Love & Sex In Italy. 10.15 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. 4.35 Grand Designs Transformations. 5.30 Muster Dogs.

6.30 Back Roads.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Darby And Joan.

8.15 Vera.

9.45 Total Control.

10.45 Midsomer Murders. 12.20 Rage.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

12.00 Horse Racing. Caulfield Family Day and Inglis Millennium Day. 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 Supremacy.

(2004) 9.45 MOVIE: American Made. (2017) 12.10 12 Monkeys. 2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Get Clever. 5.00 House Of Wellness.

6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 A Current Affair.

7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 Great Australian Detour. 12.30 My Way. Return. 1.00 The Pet Rescuers. 1.30 MOVIE: Rocky. (1976) 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.

8.30 MOVIE: Yesterday. (2019) Himesh Patel, Lily James, Joel Fry. 10.45 My Life As A Rolling Stone. 12.00 MOVIE: Carrie.

(1976) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 9.00 Cook With Luke. 9.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. 10.00 Healthy Homes. 10.30 The Chef’s Garden.

11.00 All 4 Adventure. 12.00 Australian Survivor. 1.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 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. 7.00 AACTA Awards. 9.00 To Be Advised. 10.00 FBI: International. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 The World From Above. 10.05 Love Your Garden.

11.00 Britain’s Great Outdoors. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Four Continents C’ships. H’lights. 4.10 Multiply. 4.45 Raiders Of The Lost Art: China. 5.35 Secrets Of The Imperial War Museum. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres. 8.25 Scotland’s Scenic Railways.

9.20 Queen Victoria: Love, Lust And Leadership. 10.15 Stolen: Catching The Art Thieves. 11.20 In Therapy. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Escape To The Perfect Town. 3.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Horse Racing.

Caulfield Family Day and Inglis Millennium Day. 6.00 Heathrow. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

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 3. Evening session. 9.30 Mighty Ships. 10.30 Mighty Planes. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.55 America’s Got Talent: Extreme. 2.55 Baking It. 3.55 Dodger.

4.55 MOVIE: The Prince & Me 4: The Elephant Adventure. (2010) 7.00 MOVIE: We Bought A Zoo. (2011) 9.35 MOVIE: Last Night In Soho. (2021) Anya Taylor-Joy. 12.05 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 16. Central Coast Mariners v Sydney FC. 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 The King Of Queens. 12.30 Australian Survivor. 3.30 Becker. 4.30 Frasier. 5.30 How We Roll. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory.

10.30 Friends. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 The Next Step. 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 Kong: King Of The Apes. 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.

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? Return. 9.50 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 10.20 MythBusters. 11.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

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: Fireside Chat. 7.00 National News.

7.30 Back Roads. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.20 Nemesis. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.45 MOVIE: Will Any Gentleman…? (1953) 2.30 MOVIE: The Baby And The Battleship. (1956) 4.30 MOVIE: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. (1968) 7.30 MOVIE: Space Cowboys. (2000) 10.10 MOVIE: Cadillac Man. (1990) 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 BBC News At Ten. 3.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 3.55 PBS News. 5.00 TVNZ 1News At Six. 5.40 China’s New Silk Road: Yiwu To Madrid. 6.40 The UnXplained. 7.30 Building The Ultimate. 8.30 MOVIE: The Farewell. (2019) 10.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. 11.00 Compass.

11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.25 Dream Gardens. 3.00 Nigella Bites. 3.25 The Cook And The Chef. 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. 4.40 Joanna Lumley’s Britain.

5.30 The ABC Of... 6.00 Grand Designs Transformations. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Muster Dogs. 8.30 Total Control. 9.30 Silent Witness. 10.30 Mystery Road. 11.30 Harrow. 12.20 Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

12.00 Beretts Tour De Cure 2023. 1.00 Cycling. Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Highlights. 2.00 Beach Cops. 2.30 Border Patrol. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Australian Idol. 8.45 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop. 9.50 What The Killer Did Next. 10.50 The Disappearance Of Gabby Petito. 12.15 Bates Motel. 2.00 Home Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Fishing Australia. 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 GolfBarons. 10.30 Endangered. 11.30 The Bizarre Pet Vets. 12.30 Fishing Australia.

1.00 Golf. Mick Fanning Charity Day. 1.30 MOVIE: The Choice. (2016) 3.30 Space Invaders. 4.30 Explore TV: Viking Cruises Portugal And Spain. 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 Murder In The Family. 11.10 The First 48. 12.00 Family Law. 1.00 The Bizarre Pet Vets. 2.00 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 Pooches At Play. 11.00 Buy To Build. 11.30 Healthy Homes. 12.00 Australian Survivor. 1.30 Cook With Luke. 2.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 3.00 Roads Less Travelled.

3.30 The Placemakers: Expedition Kimberley. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 5.00 10 News First.

6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 Australian Survivor. 9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. 11.00 FBI: International. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 The World From Above. 10.05 Love Your Garden.

11.00 Britain’s Great Outdoors. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 1.00 Speedweek.

3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Four Continents C’ships. H’lights. 5.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs. 5.35 Secrets Of The Imperial War Museum. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Karnak: The Largest Temple In The World. 8.30 Genghis Khan’s Mongolia. 10.10 Rise Of The Nazis: Dictators At War. 11.20 Muhammad Ali. 1.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn.

1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 To Be Advised.

3.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 The Vicar Of Dibley.

8.40 Vera. 10.40 Call The Midwife. 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 2.00 Motor Racing. Shannons SpeedSeries. 4.00 Disasters At Sea. 5.00 Storage Wars: New York. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Jurassic World. (2015) 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Jabba’s Movies. 11.30 The Real Dirty Dancing. 1.05 Dancing With The Stars. 2.45 The Amazing Race. 3.45 Blow Up. 4.50 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 16. Western Sydney Wanderers v Newcastle Jets. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 Blue Bloods. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.30 The Middle. 2.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 19. Melbourne United v New Zealand Breakers. 4.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 19. Sydney Kings v Illawarra Hawks. 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. 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 Kong: King Of The Apes. 9.00 First Day. 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 Queerstralia. 9.30 You Can’t Ask That. 9.55 Interview With The Vampire.

10.35 Doc Martin. 11.25 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 12.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 News. 2.25 Aust Story. 3.00 News. 3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 Landline. 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 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

10.30 The Avengers. 11.30 MOVIE: Money Talks. (1932) 1.00 MOVIE: Angels One Five. (1952) 3.00 MOVIE: Moby Dick. (1956) 5.30 World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 1.

Heats. 9.45 MOVIE: Rob Roy. (1995) Liam Neeson. 12.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

4.10 ABC World News Tonight. 4.40 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.10 TVNZ 1News At Six. 5.50 Alone Sweden. 6.40 Ocean Wreck Investigation. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 The Phoenix Lights Phenomenon. 9.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Landline. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow.

12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Australia Remastered. 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 Nemesis. 9.30 Media Watch.

9.50 Nemesis: Behind The Scenes. 10.15 You Can’t Ask That. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. 11.05 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 NFL. Super Bowl LVIII. Kansas City Chiefs v San Francisco 49ers. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 7News Border.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away.

7.30 Australian Idol.

9.15 The Irrational. New. 10.15 The Latest: Seven News.

10.45 S.W.A.T. Return. 11.45 Curse Of The Chippendales. 12.45 Bates Motel. 2.00 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 Explore. 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. 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 11.20 Court Cam. 11.50 Tipping Point. 12.40 Pointless. 1.30 Great Australian Detour. 2.00 Hello SA. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 2. Finals.

5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

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 Australian Survivor. 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.

8.30 FBI: Most Wanted. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer.

9.30 Make Me A Dealer. 10.20 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. 11.15 Icons. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.10 Vesuvius With Bettany Hughes. 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. 8.30 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South. Final.

9.25 Building The Snowy. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Blanca. 11.50 Bloodlands. 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Your Money & Your Life. 1.30 Last Chance Learners. 2.00 Weekender.

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.

2.30 Night Thunder. USA Sprintcar Muster. H’lights. 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. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order: Trial By Jury. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 Buy To Build. 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.

2.00 The Big Bang Theory.

2.30 Two And A Half Men. 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. 7.40 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 The Legend Of Korra. 8.25 Kong: King Of The Apes. 8.50 First Day. 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 Riley Rocket. New. 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: Louis And The Nazis. 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. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 4.30 Antiques Roadshow.

5.30 World Aquatics Championships.

Doha 2024. Heats. 8.15 Signora Volpe.

10.15 Miniseries: Agatha Christie’s The ABC Murders. 11.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.20 BBC News At Ten. 3.40 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 4.10 ABC America This Week. 5.05 PBS News Weekend. 5.35 TVNZ 1News At Six. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Late Programs.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, February 8, 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. 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 Travel Guides NZ. 11.30 Family Law. 12.20 Tipping Point. 1.10 Pointless. 2.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 3.00 World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 3. Finals.

5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 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 Judge Judy. 2.00 Australian Survivor. 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. 9.20 Make Me A Dealer. 10.10 Station: Trouble On The Tracks. 11.00 Icons. 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.15 Vesuvius With Bettany Hughes. 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 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Stephen Fry: Willem And Frieda. 9.50 Robson Green’s Icelandic Adventure. 10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 Das Boot. 12.15 Dark Woods. 2.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Escape To The Country.

2.00 Creek To Coast. 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: Best Of. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 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 MOVIE: Bridesmaids. (2011) Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph. 11.20 MOVIE: The Curse Of La Llorona. (2019) 1.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 Buy To Build. 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 Kong: King Of The Apes. 8.50 First Day. 9.10 100 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 Riley Rocket. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Bliss. Final. 9.00 To Be Advised. 10.00 Portlandia. 10.45 Back. 11.10 Would I Lie To You? 11.45 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 The Travelling Auctioneers. 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. 5.30 World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 3. Heats.

8.15 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.15 See No Evil. 11.15 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 Dark Side Of The 2000s.

9.25 Late Programs.

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Nemesis. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. 3.25 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. 8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. 9.00 This Is Going To Hurt.

9.45 Planet America. 10.20 QI. 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. 11.25 Rosehaven. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Surveillance Oz. 2.00 Autopsy USA. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Border. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away.

7.30 Australian Idol.

8.30 Miniseries: Mr Bates vs The Post Office.

10.40 The Latest: Seven News. 11.10 Million Pound Pawn. 12.10 Parenthood.

2.00 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. 1.30 Explore TV: Viking Cruises Portugal And Spain. 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 Under Investigation. 10.00 9News Late.

10.30 See No Evil. 11.30 The Equalizer.

12.20 Tipping Point. 1.10 Pointless. 2.00 Destination WA. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 4. Finals. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 6.30 My Market Kitchen. 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 Australian Survivor.

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. 8.30 FBI: International. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.20 Make Me A Dealer. 10.10 Station: Trouble On The Tracks. 11.05 Icons. 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.05 Tombs Of Egypt: The Ultimate Mission. 3.05 Mastermind Aust. 3.35 The Cook Up. 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 Scottish Islands With Ben Fogle. 8.40 The Matchmakers. 9.40 Kin. 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 All Those Things We Never Said. Final. 11.50 Miniseries: Holding. 1.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Escape To The Country.

2.00 Weekender. 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 Barrett-Jackson: Revved Up. 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 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: BTL. 9.30 Motorway Patrol. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 News Of The Wild. 9.00 Home Shopping. 10.30 Instant Hotel. 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 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. 9.45 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back. 11.40 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 Hawaii Five-0. 10.20 NCIS: Hawai’i. 11.15 Diagnosis Murder. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 NBL Slam. 1.30 Friends.

2.00 Ghosts. 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 Kong: King Of The Apes. 8.50 First Day. 9.10 100 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 Riley Rocket. 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. 10.50 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.

2.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow.

3.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. 5.30 World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 4. Heats.

8.30 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 Forensics: Catching The Killer. 11.40 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 Keanu Reeves: Pop Messiah. 9.35 MOVIE: Romantic Comedy. (2019) 11.00 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. 3.25 Tenable. 4.10 Antiques Roadshow. 5.10 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.25 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 Surveillance Oz. 2.00 Your Money & Your Life. 2.30 Border Security: International. 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Border. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. 8.30 The Front Bar: All Sports Edition. Return. 9.30 The Latest: Seven News. 10.00 Australia: Now And Then. 11.00 Born To Kill? 12.00 Black-ish. 12.30 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 My Way. 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 World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 5. Finals.

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. 9.05 Make Me A Dealer. 9.55 Station: Trouble On The Tracks. 10.50 Revolution: Ideas That Changed The World. 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.10 Tombs Of Egypt: The Ultimate Mission. 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 DNA Family Secrets. 8.40 Last Chance To Save A Life.

9.40 Culprits. 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 A Class Apart. 12.00 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.

2.00 Women’s Test Match.

Aust v South Africa. Morning session.

4.00 The Lunch Break. 4.40 Women’s Test Match. Aust v South Africa. Afternoon session. 6.40 Tea Break. 7.00 Women’s Test Match. Aust v South Africa. Late afternoon session. 9.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Instant Hotel. 12.00 Chicago Fire. 3.00 A Moveable Feast. 3.30 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. 8.50 First Day. 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 Wild Adventures. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Hard Quiz. 9.00 Gruen. 9.40 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. 10.10 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.55 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 11.15 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 Yorkshire Auction House. 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. 5.30 World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 5. Heats.

8.15 Poirot. 10.25 Coroner. 11.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.10 Gaycation: United We Stand. 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 Late Programs.

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Surveillance Oz. 2.00 Autopsy USA. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Border. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Australian Idol. 8.50 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 9.50 First Dates UK. 10.55 The Latest: Seven News. 11.25 Autopsy USA. 12.25 Bates Motel. 1.25 Your Money & Your Life. 2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15

6.00 Morning Programs. 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. 3.25 Tenable.

4.10 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 Back Roads. 8.35 McCartney 3, 2, 1. Final. 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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Thursday, February 8, 2024 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

CWA welcomes friends with cuppas and cakes

PHOTOS: NARROMINE CWA.

PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR.

By SHARON BONTHUYS THE Narromine branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) started the new year in style by welcoming friends of all ages to join them for a cuppa and cake at their annual Friendship Morning Tea on February 3.

More than 60 ladies joined the CWA members for a delicious morning tea in the Anglican Church Hall. This number also spanned the age range of those attending, with the youngest guest aged just 21 and the oldest a peren-

nially young octagenarian.

The Friendship Morning Tea traditionally kickstarts the year for the local CWA chapter after the holiday period by providing an opportunity to connect with local women over a cuppa and cake. Most of the refreshments are personally made

by CWA members, many of whom are award winning baking artisans!

Guests were welcomed to the event by new Narromine CWA president Gabby Teale-McEvoy, who stepped into the role at

the annual general meeting late last year following the stellar presidency of Jean Richardson.

This journalist gave a talk about my writing and publishing experience and proposed future creative endeavours, while queen of the kitchen, Kristyne Rybak, showed everyone just how simply and easily a sticky date pudding can be made.

The Narromine CWA enters its 101st year of service this year and looks forward to another wonderful year.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, February 8, 2024

Sport RACING NG REPORT ORT

By COLIN HODGES

Bathurst – raced Friday, February 2 UNREWARDED for a long trip from the far south coast last week, Moruya trainer Greg Stephens was back in the central west with Cartography on Friday to win the final event at Bathurst.

Unplaced at Parkes, Greg Stephens was relieved when Cartography gained the judges verdict at Bathurst in a thrilling fi nish to the 1200 metres Shane Adams Tribute Country Boosted Benchmark 58 Handicap.

Taking the lead from Namid when heads turned for home, Cartography ($13) ridden by French jockey Pierre Boudvillain and Ida’s Rules (Olivia Chambers, $2.40 favourite) had a stirring battle down the straight with Cartography prevailing by a half head, while Rupertson (Robbie Downey, $8.50) was over three lengths away third.

Bathurst based trainer Dean Mirfi n, who prepares Ida’s Rules, had earlier won the 1200

Cartography wins at Bathurst metres Country Boosted Maiden Handicap with debut maker Chico Casino, which had impressed in a recent trial.

Leading throughout, Chico Casino (Mathew Cahill, $2.30 to $2 fav.) had a comfortable win from Luskin Vain (Chelsea Ings, $21) and Nightwalker (Grant Buckley, $18).

Mikayla Weir won the opening races on Just Wai and Turnaround Time trained at Warwick Farm respectively by Jason Coyle and John Steinmetz. Just Wai ($12) led all the way in the 1100 metres Gayna Williams Tribute Maiden Plate, while Turnaround Time ($13) came from back in the field to win the 1800 metres Dean Mirfi n Tribute BM 58 Handicap.

Apprentice jockey Braith Nock continued his great recent form when he brought the Greg Hickman, Warwick Farm trained Packer ($6.50 to $8) with a well-timed run to beat the leader Musical Affair (Mitch Stapleford, $4.20 to $7) and the strong fi nishing, heavily backed Fletchlo ($3.10 to $1.85 fav.) in the 1400 metres Andrew Ryan Tribute BM 58 Handicap.

The 1100 metres Roy McCabe Tribute Class One Handicap

resulted in a blanket fi nish with the Terry Croft, Hawkesbury-trained Starros (Clayton Gallagher, $6) flashing down the outside to edge out Young Rebel (Andrew Adkins, $5), Can Do It (Olivia Chambers, $21) and the $1.95 favourite Line Of Law which was very slowly away.

Not so close was the win by the Claire Lever, Hawkesbury-trained Luai (Grant Buckley, $1.85 to $1.55 fav.) which shot away in the straight to score by four lengths from Val D’Isere (Andrew Adkins, $4.60) and Lonhanova (Robbie Downey, $7) in the 1400 metres Paul Theobald Tribute Maiden Plate.

Camp Cove and Connie Greig succeed at Dubbo IF at first you don’t succeed try again and if you are a racehorse named Camp Cove, try, try, try and then try some more.

At the Dubbo TAB meeting on Monday, February 5, the six-year-old mare Camp Cove fi nally won a race after 60 previous attempts.

Remarkably, Camp Cove had been placed 19 times and

Heat deters weekend golfers

By NORM LEWIS SWELTERING conditions contributed to small fields contesting the weekend golf competitions.

4BBB and Versus Par ON Saturday, only 13 players took part in the 4BBB competition, which was won by Bud Cape and Ryan Richardson with a score of 45 points. Good scoring under the conditions.

Runners up were Rob Gainsford and Tony Mann on 43 points.

Nearest the Pin (NTP) winners were Justin Gainsford on the third and Ron Williams on the ninth while the Long Drive went to Rob Williams. The drawn Jackpot hole was the third, won

by Justin Gainsford.

On Sunday, only six players arrived for the competition, an 18-hole Versus Par event. Duane Faro-Mann top-scored on plus2 while Tony Mann took second place with -3. It was a day for the Manns with Duane also taking the NTP and Tony taking the Long Drive.

Business House competition A TOP field of 78 players took part in the weekly Handsaker Ford Business House competition. The advantage of this competition is that it can be played throughout the day, with a lot of players taking part early before the heat sets in.

Winning team on the day was

Double Delights with a score of 18.8. The best individual scores were: Connor Mitchell (25), Chad Jacobson (24), Mandi Dunbar (23), Des Weir (23), and Amanda Gordon (23). The NTP winners were 3rd Greg O’Mally on the third and ninth (well done, Greg!), Bronwyn Plunkett on the 10th, and Tim Gainsford on the 17th.

The Straight Drive winners were Tony Jeffery on the fi rst and Bronwyn Plunkett on the 11th.

the $13,950 fi rst prize on Monday took total earnings to well over $100,000.

Connie Greig is a successful trainer who regularly wins races with her team and despite the long wait for Camp Cove to enter the winners circle, Connie is the fi rst to admit the mare has been a good money spinner for the stable.

Contesting the 1200 metres Dubbo City Toyota and Gilgandra Toyota Maiden Handicap, Camp Cove (Clayton Gallagher, $3.30 to $2.90) challenged the leaders halfway down the straight then drew clear to win by over a length from The Git Up (Mikayla Weir, $4.80) and Plonk (Chelsea Hillier, $2.30 favourite).

Unlike Camp Cove, the four-year-old gelding Palazzo Prince is yet to taste defeat, winning three barrier trials and the two official race starts at Scone and Dubbo.

From the Rod Northam stable at Scone and ridden by apprentice Chelsea Hillier, Palazzo Prince staged a big performance at Dubbo to win the 1200 metres Barastoc Stablemate Class One Handicap.

Last and behind a wall of horses at the top of the straight, Palazzo Prince ($2.15

to $1.80 fav.) flashed home to win in a photo fi nish from Wasted Days (Mathew Cahill, $21) and Fantasy Crowned (Kath Bell-Pitomac, $26).

Trained at Mudgee by Mack Griffith, Compelling Truth won heat two (1000 metres) of the Barastoc Summer Sprint Series with the final heat to be run at Dubbo on Sunday, February 18.

Compelling Truth (Jake Pracey-Holmes, $4 equal favourite) led throughout to account for That’s Better (Will Stanley, $4 equal fav.) and Kora Magic (Grant Buckley, $8.50).

Orange-based Will Stanley produced an excellent ride to win the 1300 metres Arrowfield Benchmark 58 Handicap-Heat of the Rising Star series for apprentice jockeys on Dream Game.

Carrying the pink and green diamonds with black cap colours of the Willis family from Collarenebri and trained at Coonamble by Cec Hodgson, Dream Game ($8 to $6) was fi fth on the home turn and came with a late rush to beat Owhata Crumpet (Chelsea Hillier, $11) and Devil’s Inn (Ben Osmond, $7) in a close fi nish.

Gerries golf: Good scores in weekly comp

By NORM LEWIS LAST Saturday the Gerries’ golfers were lucky to strike a cooler early morning for their weekly competition. Some 17 players took part in the event and despite recent rain, the course offered a lot of run to those playing.

Seven ladies were on the front nine with Marj Kelly returning a top score of 24 points, winning by five points form Dale Harding on 19. Two very good rounds of golf, girls. Once again there was no Nearest the Pin (NTP) winner. Ann Harmer picked up the NAGA prize with a score of 10 points.

Ten blokes took to the course on the back nine and here we saw Jamie Roberts and Ron Green in a battle for top place with scores of 23 points. The count back favoured Jamie with Ron having to settle for second place. No boys on the NTP marker so the prize jackpots.

Bruce Mitchell returned to the course and he was able to collect the NAGA prize with a score of 15 points.

A good morning’s golf and well done to the winners.

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

This weekend…

THIS week golfers will contest a Two-Person Ambrose and and Individual Stableford competitions.

Junior Clinic THE club has decided to delay the Junior Clinic until the weather cools down. We will keep you notified through this column when it will start up again.

Vets Club News THE Vets Club held its Annual General Meeting on January 25 and the following people have been re-elected to the Committee: Peter Hutchinson (President), Norm Lewis (Secretary), and the Match Committee includes Peter Hutchinson, Ashley Bullock, Chris Harding and Norm Lewis.

The fi rst Vets Open will be at Dunedoo in mid-February. Full details of this event are on the notice board in the Clubhouse.

That’s all for this week, see you at the 19th.

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Yabbies ace swim carnival!

By GINNI BROWN

THE Western Area Swimming Championships were held over the weekend at the Narromine Aquatic Centre and representatives from the Yabbies really scooped the pool during the event! With over 150 swimmers from across the region it was a huge two-day carnival.

Congratulations to our Individual Pointscore Champions for the 2023/24 Western Area Championships!

Special congratulations to Yabbies swimmers Digby MacInnes (Junior

Boy Overall Pointscore Champion) and Skye Morrissey (Senior Girl Overall Pointscore MC Champion).

Other champs on the day were: Junior Girl Overall Pointscore Champion - Aiko Rose, Coonamble.

Senior Boy Overall Pointscore Champion Makai Davis, Coonabarabran.

Junior Girl Overall Pointscore MC Champion - Izabelle Kelly, Dubbo City Swimtech.

Thanks to all who attended and assisted.

Left: Digby MacInnes with Western Area Swimming Vice President, Krista Morrissey.

Above: Skye Morrissey with Western Area Swimming Vice President, Krista Morrissey. PHOTOS: MACQUARIE YABBIES SWIM CLUB.

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