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Telstra to upgrade mobile connectivity in Trangie TEMPORARY outages and reduced mobile coverage can be expected in the Trangie area later this month as Telstra upgrades its mobile base station in the town, the company announced on February 9.

Extensive works to add additional infrastructure to bring a better 4G user experience and in preparation for 5G connectivity will temporarily impact Telstra mobile coverage at various times in and around Trangie from Monday, February 19, until Saturday, March 2, 2024.

Scheduled disruptions will occur as follows: f The fi rst phase of disruptions will occur between 7am until 5pm on Wednesday, February 21, and Thursday, February 22, with network coverage being restored each day. f There will be a full site outage between 7am on Friday, February 23, until 5pm Tuesday, February 27 with no mobile network coverage during this period. This will be followed by smaller temporary disruptions for call testing over the following couple of days.

“If all goes to plan and weather permitting, residents should notice improvements in Telstra mobile services from Saturday, March 2,” Telstra said in its statement.

Telstra mobile customers will receive text messages advising of the upcoming work.

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‘Bring your bills’ roadshow brings relief to residents

By SHARON BONTHUYS A NARROMINE resident unknowingly paying commercial rates for her power is one of many locals helped by the “Bring Your Bills” roadshow that visited Trangie and Narromine last week.

A relative of the woman told the Narromine Star that her niece had visited the roadshow in Narromine on February 8 to ask her energy provider why her power bills were so high, only to discover that her power meter was switched to the wrong setting.

Not only did the provider correct the mistake during the roadshow, the resident is now set to receive a considerable refund, her aunt said.

This resident is just one of almost 100 people who visited the roadshow in both Narromine Shire communities last week and received much-needed help and advice.

Cost of living hits rural and remote harder ENERGY prices are on many people’s minds but particularly those in rural and remote communities, said the Energy and Water Ombudsman NSW

Lynda Edwards with Energy and Water Ombudsman NSW, Janine Young, in Narromine. PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR. (EWON) Janine Young, whose organisation helped bring the roadshow to the shire in partnership with Financial Counselling Australia.

Financial rights advocate and local resident Lynda Edwards, the 2023 NSW Premier’s Woman of the Year and NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year, was also in-

strumental in helping to bring the roadshow to the region.

“The price of energy is not affordable for many Australians nowadays. It’s not a people problem, it’s a pricing problem,” Ms Young told the Narromine Star.

“There are many [people] we’ve seen who are struggling with this, other things, and interest rates. We know housing availability has gone down and rent, even in regional areas, has gone up.”

These sentiments are echoed

by Dr June Smith, the Deputy Chief Ombudsman with the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), whose organisation provides consumers and small businesses with fair, free and independent dispute resolution for financial complaints.

Dr Smith also attended the roadshow with her team.

“We’re here because of the rising cost of living, and we know that people are doing it tough, particularly in regional and remote areas.

“Being here to listen and to be able to help straight away, whether that is with an energy bill or a phone bill, or a credit card or mortgage issue that people had, has been terrific,” Dr Smith said.

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THE FORECAST Thursday, February 15 Min 19. Max 33. Shower or two. Possible storm. Possible rainfall: 0 to 3 mm. Chance of any rain: 70% Central West Slopes and Plains area: Mostly sunny.

High chance of showers in the north, medium chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h turning east to northeasterly early in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 14 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching 30 to 35.

Sun protection recommended from 9:20 am to 5:20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme] Friday, February 16 Min 21. Max 31. Shower or two. Possible storm. Possible rainfall: 0 to 2 mm. Chance of any rain: 70%

Beware bank impersonation scams BANK impersonation scams reportedly saw more than $20 million lost from 14,603 reports made in 2022, according to ScamWatch.

These scams impersonate bank brands, with criminals often posing as cyber security or fraud specialists. They can come via phone call, SMS, email or via a social media post, search engine result or advertisement and are increasingly sophisticated and convincing.

Head of Fraud at Bendigo Bank, Jason Gordon, said bank impersonation scams are the new wave of “phishing” scams designed to trick recipients into transferring money, providing personal information or banking details such as account numbers, passwords, and one-time codes.

“Criminals are getting adept at carefully constructing often complex communications that convincingly mirror those of the brand they are impersonating,” Mr Gordon said.

Bendigo Bank urges customers to learn the signs of a bank impersonation scam: f There is a sense of urgency or threat to the message, like “your bank account has been accessed”, “your bank account has been locked” “a payment has been made from your account. If this was not you, please call (phone number)”. f The message looks different to oth-

Jason Gordon, Head of Fraud Prevention, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank. PHOTO: BENDIGO BANK. er messages in the SMS thread, such as different wording or phrases used. f The message may contain a suspicious looking link. Never click on

links you’re not sure about. f The SMS has a telephone number to call – always fi nd your bank’s phone number independently. f A caller telling you to transfer money to a different account to ‘keep it safe’ or for ‘further investigation’.

A bank will never ask a customer to do this. It is a scam.

Scammers are also using “spoofing” to trick victims.

“Spoofi ng is when phone calls appear to come from legitimate numbers and SMS messages appear in the same conversation thread as genuine communications, making it very difficult for people to detect genuine communications,” he said.

ScamWatch reported total losses to phone and text scams of more than $169 million in 2022, a significant increase over the previous year.

“We encourage everyone to be cautious and verify the legitimacy of any communication, especially when it involves their bank and their fi nances.”

Bendigo Bank recommends stopping scammers in their tracks by following ScamWatch’s advice: f STOP – Don’t give money or personal information to anyone if unsure. f THINK – Ask yourself could the message or call be fake? f PROTECT – Act quickly if something feels wrong.

New year financial stress takes toll FINANCIAL stress for many Australians is being heightened by the traditional Christmas/New Year toll on our money situation, a leading counselling service has claimed.

New Beyond Blue data has revealed the mental health of one in five people is being extremely impacted by the rising cost of living.

A new community survey commissioned by the group also found that fi nancial pressures are the number-one stressor for people at this time of year.

The survey found: f The overwhelming majority (77 per cent) say they felt stressed heading into the end of the year – almost a third feel “quite a bit” or “extremely” stressed. f 83 per cent report the rising cost of living is negatively impacting their mental health, with one in five respondents reporting that impact is extreme.

Central West Slopes and Plains area: Partly cloudy.

Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds easterly 15 to 20 km/h tending northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 17 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s.

Sun protection recommended from 9:20 am to 5:20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme] Saturday, February 17 Min 21. Max 34. Partly cloudy. Possible rainfall: 0 to 1 mm.

Chance of any rain: 30% Central West Slopes and Plains area: Mostly sunny.

Medium chance of showers on the northern slopes, slight chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm on the northern slopes in the afternoon and evening. Light winds

f People aged 18–49 were more likely to report the cost of living was having a negative impact on their mental health. f Almost a third of all respondents say they are unlikely to put a plan in place to manage their mental health.

Beyond Blue’s Clinical Spokesperson, Dr Grant Blashki, said the organisation is prepared for an increase in demand for its support services.

“It’s been a tough year as people grapple with cost-of-living pressures, high inflation, continual rate rises, and economic uncertainty.”

The end of year seasonal burden is an annual event for most mental health services, Dr Blashki added.

“Family events can also be a mixed blessing, beautiful celebration for some and a source of great stress and even conflict for others.”

Scott Pape, the popular money adviser known as the “Barefoot In-

becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 18 and 22 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s.

Sun protection recommended from 9:20 am to 5:20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme] Sunday, February 18 Min 22. Max 36. Possible shower. Possible rainfall: 0 to 1 mm. Chance of any rain: 40% Monday, February 19 Min 21. Max 36. Sunny. Possible rainfall: 0 mm. Chance of any rain: 30% Tuesday, February 20 Min 20. Max 33. Mostly sunny. Possible rainfall: 0 to 1 mm.

Chance of any rain: 30%

vestor”, recently discussed ways in which people can manage their current fi nancial stress.

“The gift I want people to give themselves is to have a sense of confidence and control around their money,” Mr Pape said.

“You achieve that by tuning-out of the fi nancial doom and gloom, and tuning into the things you can control, and those small steps are what builds your confidence,” he added.

Looking after your wellbeing requires small, regular actions such as exercise or meditation, he said.

“Getting into these good daily habits, gradually improves your mental wellbeing, adds up over time and is more effective than trying to make one big dramatic change that is often unsustainable,” Mr Pape said.

“We have developed a new Wellbeing Action Tool to help people identify ways that work for them,” Dr Blashki concluded.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, February 15, 2024

Telstra to upgrade mobile connectivity in Trangie From page 1 Only mobile services are impacted by the upgrade works but residents and local businesses should note this may also impact some EFTPOS services.

Landline services, NBN internet services and mobile coverage from any other providers in the area will not be impacted.

Telstra Regional General Manager, Michael Marom said the Telstra crews will only switch off the site when needed, and will endeavour to have it back on as quickly as possible.

“Where possible, we will just be switching off the parts of the tower we are working on, leaving the rest operational. While coverage and capacity will decline during this time, we want to keep the amount of time the site is off air to an absolute minimum,” Mr Marom said.

“There’s never a good time to undertake this sort of work but once it is completed, it will mean better mobile services for local residents,” he said.

“As a company, we heavily invest in improving regional connectivity and this site is another example of our commitment.

“Over the past seven years to the end of FY23, Telstra invested $11 billion in our mobile network nationally, with $4 billion of this invested in our regional mobile network.”

Tips for improving connectivity during works TELSTRA’S top tips for improving connectivity while these upgrade works are underway: f Residents with access to a Wi-Fi signal at home or at work should activate WiFi calling. This is a free setting on most popular mobile phones and allows your mobile to use a Wi-Fi network to

make and receive mobile calls.

To find out more, check out the settings on your phone or google Telstra Wi-Fi calling. f The EFTPOS network is operated by financial institutions, not Telstra. Many EFTPOS terminals can also be connected using fixed line or Wi-Fi/NBN internet connections. Retailers should contact their bank for more information and details on how to switch between these methods to ensure continuous service.

Long term benefits of the site upgrade THE rollout of 5G connectivity for the fi rst time in the area means customers with Telstra 5G mobile devices will be able to enjoy a better mobile experience, the company says.

The upgrade will also bring added benefits for customers on the Telstra 4G network, with more capacity in turn providing better network connectivity and less congestion when it’s busier.

“We’re continuing to expand our 5G network across locations and nationally we’re adding new sites to the network every week.

Upgrades such as these continue to demonstrate Telstra’s ongoing commitment to regional Australia,” Mr Marom said.

Once completed, Trangie will join more than 4,900 Telstra 5G sites on-air within selected areas of more than four hundred cities and towns across Australia.

Telstra says that 85 per cent of all Australians now have the ability to access the Telstra 5G network where they live.

For customers wishing to access 5G on the Telstra network, they will need a 5G-capable device. For some people, that may mean having to upgrade their current device.

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Stuart Baldwinson promoted to Colonel

Major-General Sheryl Pearce AO (second from right) presents Colonel Stuart Baldwinson (centre) with his promotion, watched on by son Willem, parents Carolyn and Laurie and Proud parents, Carolyn and Laurie Baldwinson wife Julie. with Stuart PHOTOS: CAROLYN BALDWINSON.

By SHARON BONTHUYS A WEEK before Christmas last year, former Narromine resident and long-time Army officer Stuart Baldwinson was promoted to Colonel in a special ceremony in Sydney.

The married father of two, 51, has served with distinction across his 32-year military career which has seen him rise through the ranks to complete officer training at the Royal Military College, Duntroon, and join the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps. He also served overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The Deputy Chief of Army officiated at the ceremony which promoted Lieutenant-Colonel Baldwinson to Colonel, and the special event was witnessed by his wife of 30 years, Julie O’Sullivan, son Willem, and very proud parents, Carolyn and Laurie Baldwinson.

Stuart completed much of his primary schooling in Narromine before moving to St Johns College, Dubbo, for his remaining education.

He remembers his youth in Narromine fondly, growing up during his high school years in the Royal Hotel which his parents owned at

the time. He met wife Julie at St Johns College, where she was also a student. The couple are proud parents to Imogen, 26, and Willem, 21.

After completing school, Stuart didn’t go straight into the Army. Hoping to become a pilot, he fi rst obtained a private pilot’s licence.

“I worked some odd jobs for two years to pay for my pilot’s licence. I intended to be a pilot but that didn’t work out,” he said.

He joined the Army at 20 and hasn’t looked back. After serving as a soldier for eight years, Stuart entered Duntroon in 2000 for officer training, then graduated into the Royal Australian Army Medical Corp as a general service officer in a non-clinical role.

Currently in the Chief of Staff role in the health brigade, in this role he undertakes operational planning, command leadership and management as well as occasional instructing, and is currently based at Victoria Barracks in Sydney.

“I’ve been an instructor on quite a few occasions at different schools,” he said.

This has included a stint at Duntroon as well as three years as chief instructor and

commanding officer at the Army School of Health.

Stuart also paid tribute to his wife and children for the sacrifices they have made over the years as his postings took them to different places.

“I’ve had about 20 postings and about 15 geographic changes in location,” he said.

“Mum, Dad and my brother still live in Narromine so I come home when I can.

There have been long periods in my career where I haven’t been home for four or five years.”

Stuart aims to see out the rest of his career in the Army, and then after taking compulsory retirement at 60 will continue to serve for an additional five years as a part-time reservist.

For anyone considering a defence forces career, Stuart highly recommends it.

“You get to work with some really amazing humans. I work with doctors, nurses, medics, psychologists.

They’ve all got amazing initiative and ways of achieving what they need to do.”

Congratulations on your promotion, Colonel Baldwinson, and thank you for your stellar service.

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Narwonah Waste-to-Energy Project

Survey: Community says “no” to Narwonah proposal

The hard copy NSPCCG survey form distributed in the shire. PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR.

By SHARON BONTHUYS OVER 95 per cent of the respondents to a recent survey by the Narromine Shire Positive Change Community Group (NSPCCG) are against the Narwonah Renewable Energy and Circular Chemicals proposal which the group has labelled “the Narwonah Incinerator Project.”

Running over several weeks, the online and paper-based survey sought community views on the proposed project, which would, if approved, see an anaerobic digestion and gasification plant built on prime agricultural land (also a flood plain) nine kilometres south of Narromine.

The survey also sought views on several issues relating to public administration at the Narromine Shire Council, and residents’ “positive suggestions for our shire.”

The survey count was car-

A link to the online survey placed in a shop window in Narromine.

ried out on February 7 by up to 30 local residents and was also attended by independent observers at an undisclosed address in Narromine. Observers included representatives from Local Aboriginal Land Councils, commercial radio media, and community members from the local area and Dubbo.

Although invited on the day to be present at what was dubbed “An Evening That Counts”, the Narromine Star was unable to attend due to prior commitments. We have attended every other public event held by the group since its inception late last year.

In a statement released by the NSPCCG after the count, the group said that in addition to an overwhelming rejection of the proposed Narwonah project, 89 per cent of survey respondents supported a call to investigate the council and 83 per cent supported the call to appoint an administrator.

No fi gures were provided on the actual number of surveys completed, and whether they were online or paper-based responses, but the Narromine Star understands from social media posts widely distributed online by an NSPCCG member that over 1,100 surveys were counted.

An attendee present at the survey count told the Narromine Star that “folders and folders” of surveys were counted at the event.

A second attendee said they witnessed some survey responses coming from well outside the shire and the 100-kilometre radius that the group says will be impacted by the Narwonah project if it goes ahead. The attendee also saw some forms where the public administration questions were not completed at all.

The survey form asked respondents to indicate how many people were represent-

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ed in their response and to list their postcode. The survey contained one question about the Narwonah proposal and three relating to public administration in the shire.

“The anonymous forms represented 60 per cent of the shire population (6,500 people) – an exceptional rate of return for a voluntary, limited time democratic vote,” the NSPCCG statement said.

“The response and engagement is unprecedented in Narromine and would have to be an outstanding example of citizen-led democracy in action,” an unnamed NSPCCG spokesperson added.

“Residents have taken the opportunity to regain control of their present and future.

“Government at all levels and private enterprise from all sectors are now on notice that the people of Narromine Shire expect to be the decision makers for any and all major

developments that occur.”

At the time of going to press, the NSPCCG had not publicly announced its next steps following the survey results.

However, the Narromine Star has had an update from police about the group’s survey forms allegedly being removed from Trangie last month by a prominent individual who was subsequently named at a public meeting and on social media.

A spokesperson for Orana Mid-Western Police District has this week confi rmed “officers attached [to the district] received a report of surveys allegedly taken from a supermarket on Dandaloo Street, Trangie, on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.

As the investigation is continuing, no further information is available.”

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Rural Health Matters

Record number of trainee psychiatrists in region

WNSWLHD psychiatric registrars, locum and Resident Medical Officer. PHOTO: WNSWLHD. A RECORD number of trainee psychiatrists have started work across Western NSW Local Health District’s (WNSWLHD) mental health, drug and alcohol services this year, providing a significant boost to local services and communities.

Following their orientation on February 7, the cohort of 14 new doctors will undertake work across a range of different mental health units and services.

Four will complete a term in

mental health and then return to the general hospital, while 10 of these doctors have chosen to specialise in psychiatry.

They will train in a number of different disciplines to ensure diversity of experience.

Of the group, 10 doctors will be based across Orange and Bathurst health services and another four will begin work at Dubbo Hospital.

The trainees are being welcomed to the District from a variety of locations and backgrounds, and at varying stag-

es of their training.

Psychiatry training requires a doctor to undertake a minimum of five years of study and supervised work in mental health, in addition to the years in medical school and undertaking internships.

WNSWLHD is accredited by the Royal Australian College of Psychiatrists to provide this training.

Helen McFarlane, WNSWLHD Acting Director of Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Services, extended a warm wel-

come to the 14 new starters.

“It is a pleasure to welcome such a large group of psychiatry registrars to our district.

This is our largest intake of trainees and they will play a crucial role in providing care to our communities and keeping our people healthy,” Ms McFarlane said.

“In previous years we haven’t had such a large number and this year’s increase is testament to the success of our local training program and the breadth of experience these young doctors are able to get across our services.

“It’s pleasing to see the range of experience among this cohort. We have three starting their fi rst year of psychiatry training, three who have come from Sydney to gain regional experience, and another two who are moving to Orange specifically to continue their training.

“We also have two local doctors completing a psychiatry term as part of their general medical experience. We’re thrilled to welcome these trainees to our program and we hope they may all choose to stay long-term.”

Dr Catherine Hickie, WNSWLHD Psychiatrist and Psychiatry Training Coordinator, said the new starters

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will train across a range of different disciplines to ensure diversity of experience, adding to the program’s already-successful history.

“Western NSW was the fi rst regional Local Health District in NSW to have all the necessary training available so that doctors can remain resident locally throughout the five years of training,” Dr Hickie said.

“This matters because these are the pivotal years when doctors settle in the community where they will make their home, forge personal and professional relationships, and start families.

“Most who trained here have stayed in the district as well, and so far we have graduated 12 psychiatrists with two more about to fi nish in 2024.

These include specialists in acute mental health, community psychiatry, older people’s mental health and child and adolescent psychiatry.

“The new doctors who are starting today will join an excellent Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol service committed to educating the next generation of doctors. This is why we have been successful in recruiting. We are so pleased to welcome these doctors.”

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Thursday, February 15, 2024 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

Rural Health Matters

Be aware of amoebic meningitis as water temps rise WITH warmer air and water temperatures, residents in Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) are being urged to take simple precautions around untreated or poorly treated water to protect themselves and their loved ones from a very rare but serious infection.

Amoebic meningoencephalitis is an extremely rare brain infection caused by an amoeba which lives in warm, fresh water and soil. While many people can have contact with the amoebas, only a small number develop serious illness.

WNSWLHD Public Health Director Priscilla Stanley said people shouldn’t be alarmed by primary amoebic menin-

goencephalitis, but in summer months it does present a risk that can be avoided with some easy precautions.

“Every summer we remind communities that warm conditions that increase water temperatures mean any unchlorinated water supply that seasonally exceeds 30 degrees Celsius or continually exceeds 25 degrees Celsius may be a risk,” Ms Stanley said.

“Amoebic meningitis can occur if untreated water goes up someone’s nose, so people should be careful when they are around unchlorinated water. Children and young people appear to be more susceptible than adults to this rare infection.

“The amoebas that cause primary amoebic meningoencephalitis live in warm, fresh water and soil, but the amoebas cannot survive in water that is clean, cool and adequately chlorinated.

“At particular risk are people in rural areas who have their own tank, dam or bore water supply, such as those living on farms, and people with poorly maintained swimming pools.

“For instance, shallow wading pools are particularly at risk if they have been left in the sun for a long time. Other places that can create an environment for the amoebas include lakes, rivers, dams, bores, tanks, garden hoses,

natural hot springs, and spa and swimming pools that are poorly maintained,” she said.

The best way to avoid infection is: f Avoid jumping or diving into bodies of warm fresh water or thermal pools f Keep your head above water in spas, thermal pools and warm fresh water bodies f Ensure swimming pools and spas are adequately chlorinated and well maintained f Empty and clean small collapsible wading pools and let them dry in the sun after each use f Flush warm water from hoses before allowing children to play with hoses or sprinklers. f If you are using unchlorin-

Final hearings in mental health care inquiry THE NSW Upper House committee tasked with inquiring into the equity, accessibility and appropriate delivery of outpatient and community mental health care in NSW will hold two fi nal public hearings this week before considering its report.

Established on July 12, 2023, the inquiry has received 162 submissions and held several public hearings to date, but has not conducted investigations or reviewed individual cases as

part of its scope.

The sixth and fi nal hearing on February 15 in Sydney will hear from witnesses including the NSW Ministry of Health, community mental health organisations, suicide prevention services, legal groups, social workers, and local health bodies.

Dr Amanda Cohn MLC, Chair of Portfolio Committee No. 2 – Health said: “The committee is grateful to all those who have shared their stories and experi-

ences over the course of the inquiry, which have been incredibly valuable to the committee and will inform its fi nal report.”

If you require further support, please contact: Lifeline 13 11 14 (24/7).

Mental Health Line 1800 011 511.

Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800.

13Yarn 13 92 76.

QLife 1800 184 527.

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ated water: f Don’t allow water to go up your nose when bathing, showering or washing your face f Supervise children playing with hoses or sprinklers and teach them not to squirt water up their noses.

Initial symptoms of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis start one to nine days after infection. These may include headache, fever, nausea, or vomiting. Later symptoms can include stiff neck, confusion, lack of attention to people and surroundings, loss of balance, seizures, and hallucinations.

Anyone who is experiencing these symptoms should seek immediate medical attention.

Residents urged to stay COVID-safe as cases rise NSW Health is reminding those in western NSW to keep practising COVID-safe behaviours, as COVID-19 remains at high levels across NSW. Emergency department presentations for COVID-19 remain high, although the proportion of presentations requiring admission to hospital has been declining, suggesting while there has been an increase in cases there has been no increase in the severity of disease.

Chief Health Officer, Dr Kerry Chant urged the community to keep practising COVID-safe behaviours to keep themselves and their loved ones safe.

“Currently, the Omicron variants EG.5 and JN.1 appear to be driving the majority of transmission in the community, with JN.1 increasing in prevalence, in line with what we have seen in other countries,” Dr Chant said.

“While there is no evidence to suggest these variants cause more severe disease, the overall increase in case numbers puts more people, especially vulnerable people, at risk from COVID-19.

No one wants to see high levels of transmission in the community, she said, while calling on the community to do those simple things that will make a big difference.

“If you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms, please stay at home.

“If you are experiencing symptoms and you do need to go out, please wear a mask. Don’t visit highrisk settings like hospitals, aged or disability care facilities, or people who are at higher risk of severe illness until your symptoms resolve,” she added.

To receive the best protection against serious illness or death from COVID-19, it is important to stay up to date with your recommended COVID-19 vaccinations.

Dr Chant also urged people to make a plan with their doctor if they are at a higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. This plan may include recommending a PCR test if you get sick or use of antiviral medication, if eligible.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, February 15, 2024

More Moorambilla magic to come

By SHARON BONTHUYS SCHOOLS in Trangie and Narromine will be gearing up for free music literacy workshops to be held locally next month by the award-winning youth arts organisation Moorambilla Voices.

Trangie Central School and Narromine Public School are the final stops in the skills development workshop schedule which kicks off in Dubbo next week, travels across north and western NSW, and ends on March 22.

Moorambilla Voices was recognised with the 2023 APRA AMCOS Luminary Award for

a National Organisation for its long-term commitment to creating Australian art music with and for young people in regional NSW. It’s not hard to see why.

Over 42,000 children and young people in regional and remote NSW have attended these free workshops over many years. Now in its 19th year and led by Co-Founder and Artistic Director Michelle Leonard OAM, Moorambilla Voices will deliver another 80 free workshops as part of its skills development roadshow.

Michelle, who recently visited Narromine as the 2024 Aus-

tralia Day Ambassador, cannot wait to meet and work with the next generation of exceptional young artists and cultural leaders in western NSW, whose capacity and energy she describes as “always so inspiring”.

The workshops will focus on music literacy to support the development of students’ confidence, self-esteem, resilience, teamwork and creativity, and in doing so, open the door to a lifelong love of music and singing.

Contact your child’s school for further information about the Moorambilla Voices’ workshop.

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Latest from the Murray-Darling Basin Authority THE Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) met on February 9 in Canberra.

The meeting was chaired

by Sir Angus Houston and all members were present.

The Authority met with the Hon. Tanya Plibersek, Minister for the Environment and Water, to discuss Basin issues.

The Authority noted the Minister’s announcement of January 30 launching new programs to deliver the Basin Plan in full.

Members were further briefed by representatives of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

MDBA Members received updates on the Sustainable Diversion Limit Adjustment Mechanism (SDLAM) given changes arising from the Water Amendment (Restoring Our Rivers) Act 2023. The Authority noted the reform had provided the opportunity for Basin governments to consider new and amended SDLAM projects that must enter operation by December 31, 2026.

MDBA members received an update on the progress of remaining NSW Water Resource Plans (WRPs) and the draft NSW Aboriginal Water Strategy from representatives of the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. The

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Authority expressed ongoing concern with progress in fi nalising these WRPs. The MDBA welcomed the attendance of Mr Grant Rigney, Chair of Murray Lower Darling Rivers Indigenous Nations to present his organisation’s priorities.

The MDBA received an update on progress of the Independent Hydroclimate Science Expert Panel to develop hydroclimate scenarios and received a briefi ng from the Advisory Committee on Social, Economic and Environmental Sciences (ACSEES).

MDBA members noted ACSEES would continue to provide strategic guidance on the Sustainable Rivers Audit and other science elements, particularly in the lead up to the Basin Plan Review.

Members also noted the continued work of MDBA and Basin States to manage storages across the basin. They were briefed on water quality issues and the relatively high storage levels for this time of year, and the focus of river operators for planning ahead to manage full storages through the winter. The MDBA also recognised the work of river operators and thanked staff who maintained essential services over the summer.

Sir Angus Houston (Chair), Professor Stuart Bunn, Dr Jane Doolan, Roseanne Healy, Rene Woods, Susan Madden, and Andrew McConville (Chief Executive)

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COUNCILCOLUMN PUBLIC NOTICE - NARROMINE & TRANGIE LIBRARY CLOSURES

Customer Service and Payments Centre at 118 Dandaloo Street, Narromine. For further information about caring for dogs and cats and looking after pets during the heat of summer please visit: www.narromine.nsw.gov.au/ residents

Macquarie Regional Library Branches in Narromine and Trangie will be CLOSED on Thursday, February 29, 2024, for staff training.

COMPLAINTS REGARDING ROAMING & STRAY DOGS

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

If you have any concerns regarding roaming and stray dogs, dogs off leash, barking dogs, dogs in prohibited areas e.g. schools and playgrounds and /or nuisance dogs, cats and dog attacks. Complaints must be telephoned through to Council’s Customer Service "vw ViÀà LÞ « } äÓ Ènn Ã Ì iÞ V> immediately be registered with Council and v ÀÜ>À`i` Ì Ì i Ài iÛ> Ì vw ViÀà v À >VÌ °

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

SERVICE NSW in NARROMINE The Service NSW Mobile Centre will be visiting Narromine on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 from £ä> Ϋ ° "ÕÌà `i >ÀÀ i i ½Ã - i`] 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

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 out for road workers and LiÞ Ã } > à vÀ ÌÀ>vw V V ÌÀ iÀð

www.narromine.nsw.gov.au/council/ employment 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-29-2024), and requests for µÕ Ì>Ì Ì «ÕÀV >Ãi > ` ÃÌ> iÜ À w } at the Narromine Sports and Fitness Centre (RFQ-28-2024) for further details please visit: portal.tenderlink.com/narromine/alltenders/

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

PUBLIC EXHIBTION – PLANNING PROPOSAL - LEP AMENDMENT – 211 CERES SIDING ROAD NARROMINE (PP2023-746) ADDITIONAL PERMITTED USE DWELLING HOUSE In accordance with the Environmental Planning & 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.

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

*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).

For your safety and the safety of others, kindly obey all signs and adhere to speed limits in the construction zone. Your patience and cooperation are appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact Council’s Engineering Department by phoning 6899 9999.

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

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

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 >ÕÌ À ÌÞ Õ `iÀ ÃiVÌ Î°ÎÈ­Ó® v Ì i čVÌ° v you have any enquiries regarding this matter please contact Council’s Manager of Planning Emma Yule on 02 6889 9999.

PUBLIC EXHBITIION – PLANNING PROPOSAL - Planning Portal Reference PAN 388820 DEVELOPMENT: SUBDIVISION Property: Ì Î * £Ó£ÎxäÎ] Ì £ä£ * £ÓÇ£x£] Ì £äx * Çxx££ä iÜi } Ü>Þ Ì { * £Ó£ÎxäÎ] Ì { * £Ó£ÎxäÎ] Ì { * £Ó£ÎxäÎ >V / } iÞ 7iÃÌ , >` Ì Ó * £Ón£Î Ó] Ì £ÈÓ£ * ££Çnnä] Ì £Çx * Çxxä Î V Ûi à > i Ì Î * £Ón£Î Ó] Ì £ÈÓÓ * 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.

Tomingley Gold Extension Project (TGEP) (SSD-9176045) was approved in February ÓäÓΰ / i / * Ü iÝÌi ` } «iÀ>Ì Ã from the current mine site immediately south of Tomingley village for several kilometres towards Peak Hill.

For this to be achieved a section of the Newell Highway is required to be realigned. The Newell Highway, Kyalite Road, Back Tomingley West Road and McNivens Lane are all impacted by the TGEP and the realignments are required. This subdivision seeks subdivision to create the new road corridors and subdivision of the RU1-zoned surrounding land to ensure that useable parcels of land are available at the end of the life of the development.

An existing dwelling is located on Lot 101 DP1271511 (known as the ‘Kenilworth” house).

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

Follow the link and search for Narromine in the Local Government Area to view the application. www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/ daexhibitions If you have any questions please contact Council’s Planning Department on (02) 6889 9999.

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EVENTS COMING UP IN THE NARROMINE REGION

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 More Event and Soul Food Depot are proud to present some of the region’s ÃÌ y Õi Ì > > ` `Þ > V women. Secure your ticket at ÜÜÜ°£ÓÎÌ Ý°V °>Õ 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 >ÀV Ó Î£] 2024, Trangie Showground.

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The Cost of Living

‘Bring your bills’ roadshow brings relief to residents

Dr June Smith, ACFA Deputy Chief Ombudsman, with Lynda Edwards at the roadshow.

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EWON roadshows not new SOME residents may be surprised to learn that EWON has been conducting roadshows for some time now, Ms Young said.

“It’s really important to me as the Energy and Water Ombudsman NSW that I take trips across the state. I can’t just expect people to find us or get onto our website and use a complaint form. So it’s critical for me that people in Dubbo and Narromine know that we’re there for them, just as it is for people in Marrickville and in our front office. It’s no different,” she said.

The value of the event is

The good folk from Narromine Lions Club on volunteer duty at the roadshow.

having a wide range of providers present, many of whom do not have a presence in regional and remote communities.

Last week’s EWON roadshow visited Dubbo, Wellington, Trangie and Narromine, bringing a range of business, community and government agencies with them including the Rural Financial Counselling Service, Mob Strong Debt Help, CatholicCare, Salvation Army, Lifeline, Uniting Care, Revenue NSW, Service NSW, ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, Global Care, and Anti-Discrimination NSW. Staff from the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman and fi nancial services Ombudsman AFCA also attended, as well as Telstra and energy retailers AGL, Origin

Energy and Red Energy.

Ms Young was very pleased with the turnout in both communities, which included about 30 people in Trangie and more than 60 in Narromine.

People came from all walks of life, she said, and the assistance attendees received from her team and other providers varied, depending on their needs and circumstances.

“They’ve found out whether they can get extra rebates, concessions and allowances, and there is also financial counselling here so it might be that they can get some assistance with managing their budget. “[It’s also important to know that resolving issues gets] backdated when you come and chat with somebody at one of

these ‘bring your bills’ days,” Ms Young said.

Listen, as well as hear A “SMALL town girl” herself, Dr Smith said an important part of the roadshow was that service providers and government agencies got to hear first hand the impact of service issues in rural and remote communities.

“What I’ve listened to is the impact that it has when a bank leaves for example, or the ATM breaks down. The impact on people when they can’t get through to a service provider, or they’re on a phone for hours trying to get help from someone,” she said.

“People have been very grateful to talk to us, as a hu-

man face, to be able to resolve issues or give them information to empower them to work it out for themselves.

“I’ve been able to see fi rst hand and listen to what it’s like to again be in a regional area, whether it’s water bills, energy bills, mortgages, or buy-now-pay-later loans.

“People need help.”

WHILE we can’t list the contact numbers for all the service providers who participated at the roadshow, below are the freecall numbers for the Ombudsmen offices: EWON 1800 246 545 ACFA 1800 931 678 Tele c om mu n ic at ion s Industry 1800 062 058.

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Thursday, February 15, 2024 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

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

Parliament returns for 2024 LAST week marked the return of parliament for 2024.

While the fi rst sitting week of the year was only three days, there was still plenty to do both in the House of Representatives and out.

I enjoyed catching up with Keiley and Maddy from Narromine, and Mike from Broken Hill, as they attended the 2024 Heywire Regional Youth Summit on Tuesday, and it was great to meet with representatives from the Rural Locum Assistance Program, the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia and Mable: Disability and Aged Care throughout the week.

It was also a privilege to attend a joint sitting of the house and the senate on Thursday, as we welcomed the Hon. James Marape, prime minister of Papua New Guinea, to parliament house.

On Thursday evening I took the opportunity to speak in

AROUND UND THE ELECTORATE TORATE Comment nt by DUGALD D SAUNDERS, ERS, State Member ember for Dubbo bo PCYC’S are an important charity supporting young people in our communities and it would not be possible without their wonderful volunteers.

That is why it was so great to be a part of the launch of their brand new food van made possible through the previous Coalition Government’s Community Building Partnerships program.

the House of Representatives about my concerns for changes to the design of the weir at Wilcannia and the seeming lack of communication from the NSW government to the federal government.

This year we have plenty of challenges ahead, but I look forward to working with my coalition colleagues as we continue the fight against the reckless decision making of the federal Labor government.

As always, it is an honour to represent the Parkes electorate and I look forward to continuing to advocate on behalf of my constituents.

N2N Inland Rail project approved I WAS pleased to see the Narromine-to-Narrabri (N2N) section of the Inland Rail receive environmental approval from the federal government recently.

While this approval is a positive step to getting the project back on track, I continue to question the federal Labor government’s commitment and understanding of the Inland Rail.

This is a great project, but there has been a lot of uncertainty and unnecessary delay due to the actions of the current federal government. The NSW government gave the N2N project its own approval So, when you see the new van out and about at events across the region be sure to grab a steak sanga or bucket of chips and a nice cold drink to help assist PCYC continue to run the important programs that they do in our community.

THERE is always so much happening in our amazing region and on Saturday I attended a celebration of multiculturalism hosted

by Connecting Community Services (CCS).

It was a fantastic opportunity to embrace our multicultural community and connect, experience performances from around the world and taste food from diverse cultures.

Congratulations to Khaled

Member for Parkes Mark Coulton speaks in the House of Representatives about his concerns for changes to the design of the Wilcannia weir. PHOTO: PARKES ELECTORATE. 12 months ago; there has been no need to drag this out for as long as the federal government has.

I again urge the federal government to signal its commitment to this magnificent piece of infrastructure and provide certainty to residents in the N2N section.

It’s time to get on with the job.

Have your say: Australia Post AUSTRALIAN consumers and small businesses are being inand the team from CCS on a wonderful day!

CONGRATULATIONS to Savannah Dimmock (2023 ZooFM Dubbo Show Society Young Woman), Eliza Whiteley (2023 Wellington Show Society Young Woman) and Katie Powell (Narromine Show Society Young Woman) on their representation at the The Land Sydney Royal AgShows NSW Young Woman Zone Six Finals on Saturday night.

Narromine Agricultural Show Society hosted the wonderful event which saw nineteen young women come together to compete for three spots to represent their community and the title of The Land Sydney Royal AgShows NSW Young Woman 2024 at

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vited to participate in a public consultation on the federal government’s plan to modernise Australia Post.

The consultation comes after the government announced reforms in December 2023 to enable Australia Post to boost productivity, increase its focus on parcels, and improve longterm fi nancial sustainability.

The implementation of key elements of the reforms require that performance standards regulations be amended to: f change the performance standards that Australia Post

is required to meet regarding the frequency and speed of mail delivery; f deregulate the Priority Mail service; and, f update the geographic classification used in the performance standards for retail outlets.

The proposed changes are expected to be implemented in 2025, with draft regulations open for public consultation until the end of the month.

To access the draft regulations and have your say, visit the department of infrastructure’s website.

the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

The competition has a long tradition, originally starting in 1962 as the Miss Showgirl competition with twenty young female ambassadors representing their region and working as ambassadors for women throughout rural NSW. Today the competition is just as relevant as ever and continues to play a significant role in the development of rural women and their communities.

While Savannah, Eliza and Katie all did an incredible job, it was fantastic to see Eliza named as a fi nalist going through to Sydney representing Wellington Show Society!

Congratulations Eliza and all the best for the Sydney Royal!

SPEAKING of recognition of wonderful people, nominations are now open for the 2024 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards, with winners to be announced during the NSW Seniors Festival next month.

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

This annual festival is all about celebrating the positive impact of older people in our families and society!

Nomination forms are available from my office so nominate someone fabulous!!!!

Until next time, Dugald

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Mitchell highway ready to rumble

Rumble strips have come to the Narromine Shire as part of a three-year safety program. PHOTO: NARROMINE STAR.

By SHARON BONTHUYS THE Mitchell Highway in the Narromine Shire is ready to rumble as part of a safety program to install audio tactile line marking, or ‘rumble strips’ along a 500-kilometre stretch of the roadway between Orange and Bourke.

The Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, the Hon. Jenny Aitchison MP, said work to install the rumble strips started in Nyngan in late January and is scheduled to continue progressively along the route until May. “The safety of all road users is our number one priority and rumble strips are a highly effective safety treatment, proven to reduce crashes by 15 to 25 per cent,” the Minister said on

February 7.

“The Mitchell Highway is a significant route for NSW travellers and freight operators connecting the central west to the northern region up to the Queensland border.

“Providing that vibration effect if a vehicle leaves its travel lane alerts the driver and provides time for them to correct their path to avoid a serious accident.”

Approximately 800 kilometres of rumble strips will be installed on road edges and centre lines as part of this project, and about 300 kilometres of new line marking.

Transport for NSW has confirmed that rumble strips have already been installed throughout the Narromine local government area. Work

PHOTO: TRANSPORT FOR NSW.

to install centre line rumble strips started this week and is scheduled to be completed by the end of February, weather permitting.

What is it and why?

THE work is part of a threeyear, $46 million program to install rumble strips and line marking on regional routes in NSW to reduce the chance of crashes caused when motorists leave their lanes.

Rumble strips are small raised bumps which are placed along the edge of roads and or on the centre lines and create a noise and vibration warning to drivers that their vehicle is leaving the lane, veering into oncoming traffic or on the edge of the road.

The sound and vibration warnings give motorists the opportunity to correct their path and reduce the chance of a head-on collision or offroad crash.

Transport for NSW says rumble strips can help reduce the risk of a driver leaving the travel lane due to fatigue as well as during periods of low visibility, such as at night or in bad weather.

Dugald Saunders MP welcomed the improvements to this major road corridor that runs through his Dubbo electorate.

“Any improvements to road safety are good news for our locals and travellers using our regional roads.

“Like any major project, I would like to see engagement

with the involved communities and residents so they are well informed of any disruptions or delays that they may expect,” he said.

Drive safely around roadworks

TRANSPORT for NSW has said there will be impacts to traffic outside of towns where the work is being undertaken on the Mitchell Highway and the speed limit is 80 km/h or higher. Crews will move frequently along the road corridor with mobile traffic control so motorists are being asked to be alert and patient, and slow down when they approach these convoys.

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Community News BRIAN’S BIBLE BITS

By REV. BRIAN SCHMALKUCHE

God’s Amazing Example WHAT an amazing example is Jesus our Lord. The Good News is that Jesus came to earth to make a way for us to follow His example. He lived a perfect life. Because of his sinless life, his death paid the price for our sin so that we can be forgiven. Because we are forgiven, we are now his

children. And we have his Spirit to empower us to walk as followers of his in the world. (Ephesians 5:1 - 2).

Doing the right thing.

Children, clean your room, don’t eat lollies for breakfast, go to bed. These commands don’t sound like fun. Who wants to clean their room? Why can’t we enjoy lollies and chocolate before school or work? What’s wrong with reading in bed instead of sleeping?

The things that are good for us aren’t always fun. Sometimes they are hard work.

But obeying your parents is so very important. They want what’s best for you. If you don’t clean your room, you could trip over your skateboard. If you eat sweets for breakfast, you’ll more than likely hungry

later - and your dentist might have to fi ll a cavity for you. If you don’t get enough sleep, you will be too tired to learn.

Even Jesus, God’s Son, had to obey and honour his parents. He had to clean his room and go to bed on time. By obeying, he honoured God. Jesus always did the right thing. While we cannot be perfect like Jesus, we can turn to him for the strength and power to bring glory to God in all we do. We can honour our parents and our heavenly Father by doing what is right. When we honour our parents, we demonstrate to people that the way God made the world is best.

The Son is the image of the invisible Father God, the fi rst born over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth,

visible and invisible, whether thrones or power or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. (Colossians 1:15 - 17) When we think about Jesus, how do we see him? A baby in a manger? A gentle man healing the blind? A man hanging on a cross? He is all these things, but he is also so much more.

Jesus gives us a picture of God. He has been with God since before time began. He is the power of God and the love of God. Jesus holds all things together.

This is easy to forget, because Jesus came to earth as a meek man (and we get to read all those stories about him being human in the Gospels). Although Jesus had the

power to call down fi re from heaven to destroy his enemies, he used his power only to help and to heal.

not really very special.

It is also best to compare product with product.

Hands down, the generic brand will be cheaper, however, what you save in price you may lose in quality. Fresh is best, especially for items such as meats and cold cuts.

one smaller pack is not actually more expensive than buying a larger one. f Download a cost-per-kilogram calculator from anywhere online and check the price per kilogram, gram etc, or per item.

Sometimes, paying for a smaller item works for people who don’t need large amounts, who may feel they are wasting the product, or can’t use it in time.

Standards website has more information about this.

In the “old” days food was shared with family or friends.

Bulk buying was economical as it gave families a great range of food without the wastage. A big bag of rice goes a long way and lasts a long time.

Be sure to store in airtight containers to keep out vermin and to avoid cross-contamination.

Bulk buying also saves money. When the special is really a special, buy more and store in the pantry or freezer. Canning or pickling products is especially good for seasonal perishables.

Some fresh foods you can throw straight into the freezer include beans, corn cobs (do not remove husks), peas, potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, berries, bananas, to name a few.

These can be sliced or diced, portioned into meal sizes,

and popped into freezer bags ready for your next meal. No pre-cooking required.

Being thrifty in today’s economy is about rethinking how we do things. In the deli, I have many customers telling me about the tried and true things that worked for their grandparents. Trial and error will help fine tune some things for today’s world. Until next time, have a fabulous week.

DELI-CIOUS GEMS

By NORMA REID

Being thrifty today: Rethinking how we do things

By NORMA REID

HOW often have you gone shopping and not really looked at the price per kilo, litre or item? Understanding how items are priced can make a difference to your budget.

The astute shopper will take time to study the “specials” and realise they are

Price checking and comparison SO, how do you price check and see if you are paying the best price for an item? f Check the ticket; look underneath the price, and see the breakdown per kilogram, litre or per item. f Check the product next to it; it needs to be same-same. I nearly got caught with berries and paper towels. The specials on a smaller amount were actually more expensive than the larger packet. f Check to see if the two-for-

Use-by and best-before dates THE use-by date or best-before date mean two different things. “Use by” means it needs to be used by that date as the product will lose integrity. “Best before” means you have time to use the item even if the date has passed.

Some items can be used up to a year after the best-before date has passed. The Food

In Brief

f Those hanging out to see Trangie on episodes of Total Control, season three, should head to ABC IVIEW. f In honour of International Book Giving Day, and because they are welcoming in a new maths syllabus, Narromine High School is doing a clean out and giving away ‘classic maths textbooks’. See the front office if you would like one! f The Regional Development Association (RDA) Orana is hosting a two-day summit later this month in Dubbo. We’re going along to listen to sessions on the “circular economy” (very topical in the shire right now!) and rural health matters. If you want to join us, check out the RDA Orana website for event information. f Huge shout out to “The Moth”, the spritely octagenarian recovering in Trangie following a recent dog attack. Hope you’re back up dancing again very soon. f Want to work in a licenced pub,

PRAYER: Dear Jesus, help us to remember how powerful you are to defend us against all the enemies that would come against us. You are my all-powerful Jesus, a present help in trouble. Amen.

By THE REVEREND BRIAN SCHMALKUCHE, ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF BATHURST

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.

CWA RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Around the shire HERE are some important snippets of news and views from around the shire and beyond.

When Jesus returns, it’s going to be a different story.

The Lord of lords will be riding a white horse and wielding a flaming sword. When the mighty King comes, he’s going to unleash his power. Then we’ll get yet another glimpse of all that Jesus is.

club or bar but don’t have your Responsible Service of Alcohol or Responsible Conduct of Gambling qual? Talk to local training provider Verto about the courses they’re running this month. f The good folk at Trangie Lions Club are planning to hold a family fishing day this Easter at Goan Waterhole. If we can pin them down long enough for a chat, we’ll have a story about it in a future issue. f If you’re interested in the very last ever Frosty’s Memorial Bowls Day at Trangie Bowling Club, which will take place in early September, get in touch with the club now. They are keen to raise the last bit to hit their $50,000 fundraising milestone in support of heart health. Go you good things. f The public is invited to have its say on Crown Land management in NSW, with submissions open until mid-March. Further details are on the Crown Land website. f It’s Narromine’s turn to host the Namoi Cotton Charity Golf Day in a few weeks. This event supports the golf clubs in Warren, Trangie and Narromine, did you

know? For further details, check out the Macquarie Cotton Growers on social media. f Looking for a place to meet in Trangie? Don’t forget the Trangie CWA has an amazing space. Contact their committee for further details. f The Tomingley Picnic Races, where beautiful shoes meet dusty hooves, are coming in April. Follow them on social media for updates. f Recognising that many people don’t speak English as a fi rst language, SafeWork NSW has translated a range of health and safety documents into Arabic, Assyrian, Chinese, Dari, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Khmer, Korean, Malay, Nepali, Punjabi, Spanish, Thai and Vietnamese. Head to the website for further information. f The 2024 art program at Rosby Wines, Mudgee, will feature a range of workshops between April and November including carving, painting, welding and etching. Check out the website for more details.

Victoria sponge

By NARROMINE CWA WE’RE pleased to offer readers this wonderful recipe from our collection. We do hope you like it.

Ingredients: 250g butter 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup (220g) caster sugar 4 eggs 1/3 cup (80ml) milk 2 cups (300g) self raising flour 1/3 cup (110g) raspberry jam, warmed How to make it: Preheat the oven to 180°C, grease two deep 20cm round tins and line the base with baking paper.

Using an electric mixer, beat butter, extract and sugar in a small bowl until light and fluffy.

Beat in the eggs one at a time. Add milk and beat well.

Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Stir in half the sifted flour then the remaining sifted flour, stir until mixture is smooth. Divide mixture evenly between pans and bake about 30 minutes.

Turn cakes top sides up onto baking paper covered racks to cool. Sandwich cakes with jam.

Remember, Narromine CWA is so much more than just scones… but we do make the best of those as well!

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Focus on Seniors

Aged care info day a success

By SHARON BONTHUYS SOME 14 organisations gathered to provide information to seniors at a special event in Narromine held on February 6.

More than 30 people attended the Narromine Aged Care Services Information Day at the Generocity Church complex in Dandaloo Street to hear information from aged care service providers, government departments and advocacy agencies.

Organised by the Seniors Rights Service, the day was about ensuring older people knew what services were available to them in the region.

Samantha Starr, Acting Coordinator of the Narromine Libraries, and Rose Maunder from Narromine Health Service Ambulatory Care Clinic were two of the presenters at the Information Day. Samantha spoke about what items could be borrowed from the library and explained the fortnightly home library service that is available for people unable to travel.

Rose, who said she recognised many familiar faces in the audience, spoke about accessing after hours care if unwell, and palliative care.

Seniors Rights Service Aged Care Advocate Valder Boyd is well known in the local community for holding monthly “Meet an Advocate” catch ups at the Narromine Library.

Valder told the Narromine Star

her organisation was pleased with the attendance from the local community and the support shown to the event by the organisations that presented on the day.

“Seniors Rights are always striving to ensure older people are aware of their rights and know they have the power to have freedom of choice when selecting their aged care providers. This type of event helps older people to seek the knowledge to make informed decisions,” Valder said.

It is extremely important for aged care facilities, residents of those facilities and their families to know and understand the Charter of Aged Care Rights, Valder said.

According to the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, the Charter sets out the rights of all people receiving government-subsidised aged care services and applies regardless of the type of care or service.

“The Charter makes it easy to understand what quality care looks like [and] gives clear expectations about the services supplied by aged care providers.

The Charter is a requirement of the Aged Care Act 1997,” the Commission’s website states.

Will we see another Aged Care Services Information Day held in the region? We understand the Seniors Rights Service will evaluate last week’s event before making any further decisions.

When we hear more, we’ll let the community know.

Rose Maunder speaking at the event.

The Aged Care Services Information Day was held on February 6 in Narromine.

Outstanding citizens honoured THE exceptional contributions of community members in Narromine and Trangie were celebrated at the Australia Day Awards on January 26, 2024.

The event in Narromine featured a civic gathering and a citizenship ceremony, kicking off with a barbecue breakfast at Dundas Park and delightful performance by the Narromine Singers.

Narromine’s Citizen of the Year for 2024 is Beryl Hartley, an individual whose unparalleled dedication to the Narromine Shire through the sport of gliding is commendable.

Beryl played a pivotal role in securing and successfully organising the World Gliding Championships for Narromine in 2015 (for the juniors) and 2023 (for the seniors).

Additionally, Beryl is an active member of Narromine 25 Club and serves as the Treasurer of the Narromine Aviation Museum.

Recognised with the Bill Iggulden Award by the Gliding Federation of Australia and the prestigious Paul Tissandier Diploma by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, Beryl has devoted significant time and energy to the organisation and the sport of gliding.

In Trangie, celebrations unfolded at the Trangie Bowling Club at an event planned and hosted by the Trangie Action Group.

Trangie’s Citizen of the Year for 2024, SueAnn Fulwood, is a fitting awardee for one of the most outstanding individuals in the Trangie community.

Sue-Ann is acknowledged for her immense compassion and thoughtfulness towards patients at the Trangie MPS, consistently going above and beyond to ensure everyone’s well-being is considered.

Commending all recipients and nominees, Narromine Shire Council Mayor, Cr Craig Davies, emphasised the extraordinary con-

Some of the providers attending the info day.

tributions of these community-focused individuals in Narromine and Trangie.

“We are so fortunate to have the Australia Day Awards and recognise the service and contribution of our outstanding community members. Well done to all award recipients,” said Cr Davies.

The full list of the Award recipients for 2024 in both communities are as follows:

Narromine Local Citizen of the Year Awards z Citizen of the Year – Beryl Hartley z Senior Citizen of the Year – Norm Lewis z Senior Sports Person of the Year – Doug Potter z Junior Sports Person of the Year – Abby Ballhausen z 2024 Young Citizen of the Year – Keiley Noble. z Community Event of the Year – 2023 World Gliding Championships: Narromine Gliding Club

Trangie Local Citizen of the Year Awards z Citizen of the Year – Sue-Ann Fulwood z Senior Citizen of the Year – Ros Hayden z Senior Sports Person of the Year – Leeanne Furney z Young Citizen of the Year – Katelyn O’Neill z Junior Sports Award – St John’s PP5 Swimming Relay 4x50m Freestyle Team: Emmei Boyd, Ruby Milgate, Max Berry and Josh Simmons z Children’s Champion – Maggie Gordon z Special Achievement Award – Ray King z Community Event of the Year – Trangie Tigers’ Rugby Union Club Reunion: Kevin and Jill Flynn, and Pop and Claire Jenkins.

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NSW Young Woman Zone Six final shines in Narromine

Young Woman entrants pose in front of a Legend Cub aircraft at Narromine Aerodrome.

PHOTOS: NARROMINE SHOW SOCIETY.

Entrants and guests enjoyed the evening dinner in the hangar.

Eliza Whitely (Wellington), Paris Capell (Orange) and Charlotte McGrory (Bourke).

All of the Zone Six entrants.

By SARAH WEIR LAST Saturday, 18 young women representing their Show Societies and communities came to Narromine to contest The Land Sydney Royal AgShows NSW Young Woman 2024 Zone Six Final.

Designed to develop and broaden the experience of regional young women, the program entrants are all extremely involved in their communities and are enthusiastic and confident ambassadors of the AgShow movement.

Entrants attended an interview and luncheon with three judges, answering questions about their ambitions and goals, as well as general knowledge regarding the agricultural industry and current affairs.

This is the fi rst time Narromine has hosted a Zone Final, so we wanted to make it a memorable weekend.

We started on Friday night with barefoot bowls, giving

the entrants the chance to get to know one another. On Saturday, while the entrants had their interviews, some of their family members joined a Farm Tour.

It started at Dumble Collective, getting a behind the scenes look at how Kirsty makes her jewellery. They then went to Timbrebongie Citrus, where they enjoyed afternoon tea amongst the orange trees and then finished with a visit to the Narromine Aviation Museum.

Over 200 guests attended the evening event hosted by Lyndsey Douglas, including officials, delegates, family and friends who came to Narromine to support their local Young Woman entrants. They enjoyed great food, beautifully catered by Modern Foodie, and great entertainment.

A hangar at the Narromine Aerodrome was transformed into a beautiful event space and local flying instructor Grace Walker kindly put her Legend Cub aircraft on display, making it the perfect

background for photos.

Sarah Weir and Sara McGilchrist were the Narromine Zone Six Coordinators, working for the last two years to make the weekend such a success. We are so proud of our Show committee for all of their hard work and dedication.

Orange’s Paris Capell, Bourke’s Charlotte McGrory and Wellington’s Eliza Whitely will continue on to Sydney Royal, representing Zone Six. Despite our Narromine Young Woman Katie Powell not progressing to Sydney, she represented Narromine beautifully and we couldn’t be prouder of her.

Thank you to our major sponsors, PSC Insurance, Birdsnest, The Land, Narromine Shire Council, Inland Petroleum and Regional Australia Bank. Thank you also to all of our table sponsors and the volunteers who worked tirelessly over the weekend.

Tash Hurley (Condo) and family.

Miranda, Ivy and Florance McGufficke.

Sarah Weir, Lyndsey Douglas and Florance McGufficke.

Katie Powell, with her family Annabelle and Graeme Powell and Jenny Ballhausen.

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Classroom News

New student leaders at NPS

By CLARE MACDONALD GILL CONGRATULATIONS to the Narromine Public School (NPS) new Leadership Team for 2024.

Our Student Representative Council (SRC), Technology Assistants, Library Monitors, House and Vice Captains, Prefects and Captains were inducted at a special assembly on February 7, where they received their badges.

We look forward to the positive impact they will have at our school.

The student leaders for 2024 at NPS are: Captains: Mason Burns and Aniyah Clarke.

Prefects: Alliena Gill, Archie Craft, Joyce Riley, Barney Gordon, Lara Smith and Joe Robertson.

Library Monitors: Heidi Bell, Astarli Duck, Jakeel Faro and Jesse Stockings.

Technology Assistants: Heidi Bell, Astarli Duck, Kaylah Beer, Molly Lillyman, Jed Sunderland and Jesse Stockings.

Castlereagh House student leaders.

Library Monitors.

SRC: Boston Potter, Charlotte Treseder, Victor McCutcheon, Maggie Wheelhouse, Jack O’Hagan, Maisie Craft, Harvey Smith, Lucy Wright, Jack Pearce, Esther Lillyman, Harrison Coleman, Sommer-Leigh Booth, Edward Heckendorf, Audrey Packham, Alby Burns, Malyn Gordon, Bobbi-Lee Dickson and Thomas Knight (absent).

House and Vice Captains: Bogan House - Captains Joe Robertson and Kaylah Beer with Vice Captains Mason Burns and Aniyah Clarke.

Castlereagh House - Captains Charlie Matthews and Astarli Duck with Vice Captains Jed Sunderland and Mia Hines.

Macquarie House - Captains Braxton Hutchison and Lara Smith with Vice Captains Edward Heckendorf and Ellie-Mae Haylan.

Namoi House - Captains Noel Powell and Malyn Gordon with Vice Captains Brocke Ransley-Matthews and Joyce Riley.

SRC members at NPS. PHOTOS: NARROMINE PUBLIC SCHOOL.

Namoi House student leaders.

Macquarie House student leaders.

Captains and Prefects.

Technology Assistants.

Bogan House student leaders.

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School captains interview new acting principal at St Augustine’s pigs and chooks. It was a sheep and wheat farm and a great childhood.

St Augustine’s school captains Jaxon Morrissey and Nelly Tink with acting Principal Mr Quade. PHOTO: ST AUGUSTINE’S PARISH SCHOOL.

By NELLY TINK AND JAXON MORRISSEY

NELLY and Jaxon: Mr Quade is our Acting Principal for 2024. Welcome, Mr Quade, to St Augustine’s and the Nar-

2. How many schools have you worked in?

Mr Quade: I’ve taught at St Pius X, St Johns Primary and St Mary’s, all in Dubbo. Sacred Heart Coolah, St Columbus Yeoval, St John’s College and Senior Campus Dubbo, and now St Augustine’s Parish Primary School. Eight in total.

3. What’s your favourite thing about teaching?

Mr Quade: My favourite thing about teaching is watching students grow – not just in height!

I love seeing students who are not able to read and then can then read, seeing growth in a person’s confidence and resilience, and kids becoming stronger and enjoying learning. romine community. We would like to interview you so that we can get to know you a bit better. Is that okay?

Mr Quade: Not a problem. It will be my pleasure.

1. Where did you grow up and what is your favourite memory growing up?

Mr Quade: I grew up in Trundle, not far from here, on a farm.

My best memory is on the farm. We had sheep, cattle,

4. What do you like to do in your spare time?

Mr Quade: I like reading and walking. I do the park run wherever I can. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, and try to find a balance between work

and life.

5. How are you finding the St Augustine’s Community so far?

Mr Quade: Fantastic! It is very welcoming. St Augustine’s has a nice feel that I noticed straight away – everyone wants to help each other. Staff helping each other and students helping each other. Parents coming to say hello, and happy kids.

Now it’s time for a quick quiz! What is your favourite colour?

Mr Quade: Blue.

What is your favourite sweet treat?

Mr Quade: Turkish Delight.

What NRL team do you support?

Mr Quade: Bulldogs NRL. Do you prefer cooking or getting take-away?

Mr Quade: I like cooking. At the moment I’m cooking chicken risotto, but that could change. I don’t mind takeaway.

Thank you, Mr Quade. It was great getting to know you!

Narromine Christian School welcomes students back

Fancy a coffee? PHOTOS: NARROMINE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL.

The Breakfast Club is back.

By CATH CHAPMAN

SO far, 2024 has been a hub of activity at Narromine Christian School. Returning students and new families have: f enjoyed an evening BBQ together to start the year off. f breakfast club has started thanks to our generous volunteers. f our new coffee machine has been put to great use for parent drop offs.

Students are settled well into their routines and are excited about their learning journey.

We have also welcomed a number of new staff. Miss Caitlin Carlow, our grade two teacher, comes to us from Gilgandra. Miss Carlow has gained experience in Dubbo prior to her move to Narromine.

Other new staff we are blessed to welcome include Mr Wayne Wallace, Miss Katie Stonestreet, Miss Abby-Jean Doyle, and Mrs Charli Daly.

Welcome to Kindy.

Students enjoying the Welcome Back BBQ.

Looking forward to a new school year.

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NPS welcomes kindy class

Lydia Barling with Mum Amy ready to start school. PHOTOS: NPS.

By CLARE MACDONALD GILL

Logan McLeod and Harvey Sippel with Elaine and Benjamin Sippel.

Nia Murphy with Miss Fisher.

NARROMINE Public School welcomed our Kindergarten class of 2024! Our newest little learners have had a great few days, seeing old friends and making new friends. We are so excited to have them as part of our Narromine Public School family and making a start on their education journey.

Heidi Bulmer ready to rock Kindergarten.

Lila Rudd busting to learn.

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8. In the board game Risk, which continent is worth the most?

9. The classic children’s character Paddington Bear was said to be a migrant from which country?

10. What is put inside a chicken breast to create the dish chicken kiev?

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Amy Poehler (pictured) starred as mid-level small town bureaucrat Leslie Knope in which US sitcom?

Which Australian-British author created the character Mary Poppins?

Is croup typically experienced by children or the elderly?

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, February 15, 2024

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

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

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

Documents also are available on the NSW Planning Portal exhibition page

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

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

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Thursday, February 15, 2024 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

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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. 3.25 Tenable.

4.15 Antiques Roadshow. 5.15 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. 11.05 ABC Late News. 11.20 Love Your Garden. 12.10 Tenable. 12.55 Miniseries: Innocent. 1.40 Rage.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Dead In The Water. (2021) Catherine Lidstone, Angela Gulner. 2.00 House Of Wellness. 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 Better Homes And Gardens.

8.30 MOVIE: The Proposal. (2009) Sandra Bullock.

10.50 To Be Advised. 1.00 12 Monkeys.

2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: A Bridesmaid In Love. (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 Rugby League.

NRL. Men’s All Stars. Round 1. Indigenous All Stars v Maori All Stars. 10.00 NRL: Indigenous All Stars V Maori All Stars Post-Match. 10.30 MOVIE: Escape Plan.

(2013) Sylvester Stallone. 12.45 Tipping Point. 1.45 Pointless. 2.45 Garden Gurus Moments. 3.00 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 The Graham Norton Show. 10.30 Fire Country.

11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Make Me A Dealer. 9.55 Hugh’s Wild West. 10.50 Revolution: Ideas That Changed The World. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.00 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 The Good Ship Murder. 8.25 Silk Road From Above. 9.25 Queens That Changed The World. New. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Departure. Return. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Cities Of The Underworld. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Border Patrol. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Pre-Game. 2.00 Women’s Test Match. Aust v South Africa. 4.00 The Lunch Break. 4.40 Women’s Test Match.

Aust v South Africa. 6.40 Tea Break. 7.00 Women’s Test Match. Aust v South Africa.

9.30 MOVIE: Men In Black II. (2002) 11.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.45 A Moveable Feast. 3.40 The Goldbergs. 4.40 America’s Got Talent: Extreme. 6.30 MOVIE: Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2. (2013) 8.30 MOVIE: Inferno. (2016) Tom Hanks. 11.00 MOVIE: Goodbye Christopher Robin.

(2017) 1.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

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 Bondi Rescue. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 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 Ghosts. 2.00 Two And A Half Men. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Big Bang Theory.

8.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Frasier.

11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.20 Miraculous. 5.55 So Awkward. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories.

7.40 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 Transformers: EarthSpark. 8.25 Dragon Ball Super. 9.10 100 Things To Do Before High School. 9.35 All-Round Champion.

11.15 Close.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

5.55 Octonauts. 6.40 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: Carol.

(2015) Cate Blanchett. 10.25 MOVIE: Mystery Road. (2013) 12.25 Would I Lie To You? 12.55 QI. 1.25 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.

3.00 Antiques Roadshow.

3.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 4.30 Indigenous All Stars v Maori All Stars. 5.30 NRL. Women’s All Stars. Indigenous All Stars v Maori All Stars. 7.30 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 8.30 MOVIE: The Bodyguard. (1992) 11.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.35 VICE Sports. 3.00 BBC News At Ten. 3.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 4.00 PBS News.

5.00 Joy Of Painting. 5.40 Joy Of Painting.

6.10 Duckrockers. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.25 Sex Club 101. 10.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 Keeping Faith. Final. 1.30 Darby And Joan. 2.15 Spicks And Specks. 2.45 McCartney 3, 2, 1. Final. 3.15 Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities Of The World. 4.00 Grand Designs Transformations. 5.00 Landline. 5.30 Muster Dogs. Final.

6.30 Back Roads.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Darby And Joan.

8.15 Endeavour.

9.50 Total Control.

10.40 Midsomer Murders. 12.10 Rage.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

12.00 Horse Racing. Black Caviar Lightning Race Day and Apollo Stakes 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 Ultimatum.

(2007) 9.50 MOVIE: Green Zone. (2010) 12.10 12 Monkeys. 1.10 Travel Oz. 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. 1.00 The Pet Rescuers.

1.30 MOVIE: Rocky II. (1979) 4.00 The Garden Hustle. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. Return. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Space Invaders. 8.30 MOVIE: Casino Royale. (2006) Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Judi Dench. 11.30 My Life As A Rolling Stone. 12.40 Great Australian Detour.

1.05 Surfing Australia TV. 1.30 The Pet Rescuers. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Australia

By Design: Innovations. 10.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 11.30 All 4 Adventure.

12.30 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. New. 1.00 Australian Survivor. 2.00 Wildlife Rescue Australia. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 7.00 To Be Advised. 10.00 Ambulance UK. 11.15 FBI: International. 12.05 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 Cycling. The Saudi Tour. H’lights. 3.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. 5.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. 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. 11.25 In Therapy. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Motor Racing. Bathurst 12 Hour.

Top 10 Shootout. 5.00 Horse Racing.

Black Caviar Lightning Race Day and Apollo Stakes Day. 6.00 Heathrow. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 PreGame. 2.00 Women’s Test Match. Aust v South Africa. 4.00 The Lunch Break. 4.40 Women’s Test Match. Aust v South Africa.

6.40 Tea Break. 7.00 Women’s Test Match.

Aust v South Africa. 9.30 Mighty Ships.

10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Holistic Living. 11.30 Behave Yourself. 12.30 Bringing Sexy Back. 1.45 America’s Got Talent: Extreme. 3.45 Baking It. 4.45 MOVIE: Ferdinand. (2017) 7.00 MOVIE: Groundhog Day. (1993) 9.10 MOVIE: Beaches. (1988) Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 2.00 JAG. 5.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 5.30 Bondi Rescue. 6.00 JAG. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 17. Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory.

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.

3.00 Becker. 4.00 Frasier. 4.30 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.30 Friends. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 7.30 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.45 Kung Fu Panda. 8.10 The Legend Of Korra. 8.30 Kong: King Of The Apes. 8.55 First Day. 9.15 100 Things To Do Before High School.

9.40 All-Round Champion. 11.15 Close.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

5.55 Octonauts. 6.40 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.05 Karma’s World. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.00 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 9.50 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 10.20 MythBusters. 11.10 Portlandia. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 News. 3.30 Breakfast Couch. 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. 8.25 Nemesis. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.40 MOVIE: Golden Ivory.

(1954) 3.30 MOVIE: The Wonderful Country. (1959) 5.30 World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 7. Heats.

8.30 MOVIE: Outbreak. (1995) Dustin Hoffman. 11.00 MOVIE: Six Degrees Of Separation. (1993) 1.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.25 BBC News At Ten. 3.55 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 4.25 PBS News. 5.35 Joy Of Painting.

6.05 MOVIE: Still Standing. (2022) 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 MOVIE: Simple Minds: Everything Is Possible. (2022) 10.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 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. 2.30 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 Death In Paradise.

Return. 8.30 Total Control. Final. 9.30 Silent Witness. 10.30 Mystery Road. Final.

11.25 Harrow. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

12.00 Motor Racing. Bathurst 12 Hour.

5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Australian Idol.

8.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Slawomir Tomczyk.

9.35 What The Killer Did Next.

10.35 The Disappearance Of Gabby Petito. 12.00 Bates Motel. 2.00 Home Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute.

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Fishing Australia. 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 GolfBarons. 10.30 Surfing Australia TV. 11.00 Family Drives. 12.00 Fishing Australia. 12.30 Building Icons. New. 1.30 MOVIE: Middle School: The Worst Years Of My Life. (2016) 3.30 Space Invaders.

4.30 Explore TV: Portugal & Spain. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 RBT. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Married At First Sight. 8.30 60 Minutes. 9.30 9News Late.

10.00 Murder In The Family. 11.00 The First 48. 11.50 Family Law. 12.40 Building Icons. 1.30 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 Farm To Fork. 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 Surf Life Saving. Interstate C’ships.

H’lights. 5.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. 5.35 Secrets Of The Imperial War Museum. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Mystery Of Blackbeard’s Lost Treasure.

8.20 Putin’s Stolen Children. 9.55 Rise Of The Nazis: Dictators At War. 11.05 Muhammad Ali. 1.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. 3.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 3.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 5.00 Motor Racing. Bathurst 12 Hour.

6.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country.

6.45 The Vicar Of Dibley. 8.35 Vera. 10.35 Call The Midwife. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Women’s Test Match. Aust v South Africa. 4.00 The Lunch Break. 4.40 Women’s Test Match. Aust v South Africa.

6.40 Tea Break. 7.00 Women’s Test Match.

Aust v South Africa. 9.30 MOVIE: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. (2018) 12.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

10.30 Project WA. 11.00 The Real Dirty Dancing. 12.30 Dancing With The Stars. 2.30 The Amazing Race. 3.30 Blow Up. 5.00 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.

3.30 What’s Up Down Under. 4.00 Bondi Rescue. 4.30 Soccer.

A-League Men. Round 17. Central Coast Mariners v Western Sydney Wanderers.

7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 Blue Bloods. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.30 The Middle. 2.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 20. Melbourne United v Illawarra Hawks. 4.00 Basketball.

NBL. Round 20. Adelaide 36ers v New Zealand Breakers. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 South Park. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 The Next Step. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 7.45 Kung Fu Panda. 8.10 The Legend Of Korra.

8.35 Kong: King Of The Apes. 8.55 First Day. 9.20 100 Things To Do Before High School. 9.45 All-Round Champion. 10.35 Rage. 11.40 Close.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

5.55 Octonauts. 6.40 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.05 Karma’s World. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Queerstralia. 9.30 You Can’t Ask That. 9.50 Interview With The Vampire.

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

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.30 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 Back Roads. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

10.30 MOVIE: Not Now, Comrade. (1976) 12.30 MOVIE: Watch Your Stern. (1960) 2.30 MOVIE: Attack On The Iron Coast. (1968) 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 8. Heats. 7.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 To Be Advised. 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

4.10 ABC World News Tonight. 4.40 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.20 Joy Of Painting.

5.50 Alone Sweden. 6.40 Ocean Wreck Investigation. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering.

8.30 The Search For El Dorado. 9.20 Cracking The Code. 10.20 Late Programs.

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 Endeavour. 2.30 Back Roads. 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 Australian Story. Return. 8.30 Four Corners. Return. 9.15 Media Watch. 9.35 Q+A. Return. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. 11.10 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. 11.40 Planet America.

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 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 Home And Away.

7.30 Australian Idol.

9.00 The Irrational.

10.00 The Latest: Seven News. 10.30 S.W.A.T. 11.30 Curse Of The Chippendales.

12.30 Bates Motel. 1.30 Harry’s Practice.

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 Getaway. 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. 9.10 Big Miracles. 10.10 9News Late. 10.40 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 11.30 Court Cam. 12.00 Tipping Point. 1.00 Pointless. 2.00 Hello SA. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 A Current Affair. 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 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 Make Me A Dealer. 9.50 Hugh’s Wild West. 11.00 Revolution: Ideas That Changed The World. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.10 Daniel O’Donnell: Home To Donegal. 3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.00 DNA Family Secrets. 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 Finding Your Roots. Return. 9.30 The 2010s. New. 11.05 SBS World News Late. 11.35 Blanca. 12.35 Silent Road. New. 3.25 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.

New Year Derby. 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. 8.00 Oh Yuck. 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.

10.30 Friends. 12.00 Charmed. 2.00 Ghosts. 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. 5.55 So Awkward. 6.30 Operation Ouch!

7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.40 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 The Legend Of Korra. 8.25 Kong: King Of The Apes. 8.45 First Day. 9.15 100 Things To Do Before High School. 9.35 All-Round Champion. 10.30 Rage. 11.35 Close.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

5.55 Octonauts. 6.40 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 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: Savile. 11.25 Would I Lie To You? 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

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

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

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.50 Dr Quinn. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: The Third Man. (1949) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. Return. 9.40 Whitstable Pearl. Return. 10.40 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. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Bad Education. 10.30 Late Programs.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, February 15, 2024

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 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 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 A Current Affair. 5.00 Late Programs.

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. 9.00 Make Me A Dealer. 9.50 Hugh’s Wild West. 10.55 Revolution: Ideas That Changed The World. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 New Breed: The Rise Of The Social Entrepreneur. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.00 DNA Family Secrets. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.35 Franklin. 10.20 Robson Green’s Icelandic Adventure. 11.15 SBS World News Late.

11.45 Blackout: Tomorrow Is Too Late.

New. 12.40 Infiniti. 2.45 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. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Aussie Salvage Squad.

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

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Oh Yuck. 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. 7.40 First Dates UK. 8.45 MOVIE: Spy. (2015) Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Jude Law. 11.10 MOVIE: Stuber. (2019) 1.10 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.

10.20 FBI. 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. 8.45 Turn Up The Volume. 9.10 100 Things To Do Before High School. 9.35 AllRound Champion. 10.25 Rage. 11.30 Close.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

5.55 Octonauts. 6.40 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. Return. 9.15 To Be Advised. 10.10 Portlandia. 10.55 Back. 11.20 Would I Lie To You? 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

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

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

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.55 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 2.55 Antiques Roadshow. 3.25 MOVIE: The Playboy Of The Western World. (1963) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple.

10.40 See No Evil. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.40 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 4.05 PBS News.

5.05 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Joy Of Painting.

6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy!

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

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Four Corners. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow.

12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch.

2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 2.30 Back Roads. 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 Hard Quiz. 8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. 9.05 This Is Going To Hurt. 9.50 Planet America. 10.25 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.05 ABC Late News.

11.20 The Business. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Autopsy USA. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away.

7.30 The 1% Club.

8.30 Miniseries: Mr Bates vs The Post Office.

10.40 The Latest: Seven News. 11.10 Inside Chernobyl. 12.40 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: Portugal & 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. 1.10 Pointless. 2.00 Destination WA. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 A Current Affair.

5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 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. 9.00 Make Me A Dealer. 9.50 Hugh’s Wild West. 10.55 Revolution: Ideas That Changed The World. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Secrets Of Tutankhamun. 3.00 Mastermind Aust.

3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.00 DNA Family Secrets. 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. 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Blinded. Return. 12.00 The Wall: Cover Your Tracks. 3.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 The Hotel Inspector.

3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens.

5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis. 10.45 Maternal. 11.45 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.

3.00 Jabba’s Movies. 3.30 The Goldbergs. 4.30 Bondi Vet. 6.30 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. 9.35 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back.

10.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 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 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 The Big Bang Theory. 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. 8.45 Turn Up The Volume. 9.10 100 Things To Do Before High School. 9.35 All-Round Champion. 10.30 Rage. 11.30 Close.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

5.55 Octonauts. 6.40 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? The Unseen Bits.

8.30 Doc Martin. 9.20 Interview With The Vampire. Final. 10.05 Killing Eve. 10.50 Would I Lie To You? 11.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

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

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

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Dr Quinn. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Man Who Finally Died. (1963) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Forensics: Catching The Killer. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.05 BBC News At Ten. 3.35 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 4.05 PBS News. 5.05 Joy Of Painting.

5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats.

8.30 Inside Wagner. 9.25 David Harewood On Blackface. 10.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Australian Story. 10.30 Ask The Doctor.

11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Earth. 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. 3.25 Tenable.

4.10 Antiques Roadshow. 5.10 Grand Designs. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Grand Designs Transformations. Final.

9.00 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America.

Final. 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 MOVIE: Murder And Matrimony. (2021) 2.00 Your Money & Your Life. 2.30 Beach Cops. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 8.30 The Front Bar: All Sports Edition. 9.30 The Latest: Seven News. 10.00 Australia: Now And Then.

11.00 Born To Kill? 12.00 Black-ish. 1.00 Harry’s Practice. 1.30 Travel Oz. 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 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 A+E After Dark. 12.40 Tipping Point.

1.35 Pointless. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 A Current Affair.

5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 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 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 Gogglebox Australia. Return. 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Blue Bloods. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Make Me A Dealer. 9.50 Hugh’s Wild West. 10.50 Revolution: Ideas That Changed The World. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.15 Hunt For Queen Nefertiti. 3.05 Mastermind Aust. 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw.

4.05 Every Family Has A Secret. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 DNA Family Secrets.

8.40 The Carnival: Australia Uncovered.

9.50 Culprits. 10.50 SBS World News Late. 11.20 The Spectacular. New. 12.15 My Brilliant Friend. 3.05 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 Secrets Of The Supercars. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator.

3.30 Desert Collectors. 4.30 Storage Wars.

5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Counting Cars. 8.30 MOVIE: Independence Day. (1996) 11.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

10.30 Dance Boss. 12.00 Royal Pains. 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 Kitchen Nightmares USA. 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. 9.30 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.30 Matildas Preview Show.

11.00 Evil. 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

11.00 Becker. 12.00 Frasier.

1.00 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. 11.00 Frasier. 11.30 Late Programs.

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

7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.40 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 The Legend Of Korra. 8.25 Kong: King Of The Apes. 8.45 Turn Up The Volume. 9.15 100 Things To Do Before High School. 9.35 AllRound Champion. 10.30 Rage. 11.35 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.

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

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

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.50 Explore. 2.05 Dr Quinn.

3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: All Creatures Great And Small. (1975) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances.

8.40 Poirot. 10.50 Coroner. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.20 The Pizza Show.

3.10 BBC News At Ten. 3.40 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 4.05 PBS News. 5.05 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 Late Programs.

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R O S S A D E N Z O N E O U S E O R E R

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Motorbike Cops.

2.00 Autopsy USA. 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Australian Idol. 9.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 10.00 First Dates UK. 11.05 The Latest: Seven News. 11.35 The Front Bar: All Sports Edition. 12.45 Bates Motel. 1.45 Your Money & Your Life. 2.30 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

C L O D S

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Following The Drug Money. 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 Anh’s Brush With Fame.

2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. 3.30 Tenable. 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. 5.10 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 Better Date Than Never. Return. 9.00 Earth. 10.05 You Can’t Ask That. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. 11.05 Four Corners. 11.55 Late Programs.

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Thursday, February 15, 2024 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

Sport RACING NG REPORT ORT

By COLIN HODGES HARDWORKING local jockey James Rogers had a deserved and popular win aboard Dao Sun on Saturday, February 10 at Gilgandra. Rogers handles the majority of horses in trackwork at Gilgandra including a sizeable team for trainer Kieren Hazelton.

The lightly-raced Dao Sun ($4.20 to $3.20) held a slender lead at the top of the straight then broke clear to win the 1280 metres Western Farm

Good day at the track for locals at Tooraweenah Cup Machinery Maiden Plate by almost three lengths from Underverse (Chelsea Ings, $51) and The Git Up (Ronald Simpson, $2.25 favourite).

Making it a good day for the locals the Leo Harland-trained The Hulkbuster won the fi nal event, the 1280 metres Tooraweenah Prime Livestock Marketing Co-operative Benchmark 50 Handicap.

The Hulkbuster ($5.50) under jockey Wendy Peel went straight to the front and held on to win by a long neck from Keys To Love (Will Stanley, $11) and Mean Girls (James Rogers, $3.10 to $2.60 fav.).

First leg of a double for Dubbo jockey Wendy Peel was the Cec Hodgson, Coonam-

ble-trained Twyborn Affair in the 1000 metres Freck’s Electrical and Solar Benchmark 50 Handicap.

Close to the front at the 400 metres, Twyborn Affair ($5.50) led for home and ridden out strongly by Wendy Peel won by nearly a length from the Wangaratta (VIC) trained Miss Brondolino (Sarah McDonough, $4.20 fav.) and Luckyimwithaimee (Will Stanley, $6).

There were dramatic developments after the Mack Griffith, Mudgee-trained Aussie Pharoah (Clayton Gallagher, $3.40 to $4.80) led throughout to win the 1550 metres Mountain View Hotel Tooraweenah Cup Benchmark 50 Handicap by over four lengths from Searchlight (Zoe Hunt, $13)

Christine Harland, Sheralee Blayer, David Burgers, Gilgandra-trainer Leo Harland, Judi Harland, and Gaye Burgers (behind) with their winning horse The Hulkbuster after the final race of the day. PHOTOS: THE GILGANDRA WEEKLY: ANDREW SCHREYER.

Mack Griffith, Mudgee-trained Aussie Pharoah (Clayton Gallagher, $3.40 to $4.80) won the 1550 metres Mountain View Hotel Tooraweenah Cup Benchmark 50 Handicap by over four lengths from Searchlight (Zoe Hunt, $13) and Edith’s Joy (Kath Bell-Pitomac, $11).

and Edith’s Joy (Kath Bell-Pitomac, $11).

Soon after the fi nish, Aussie Pharoah veered sharply to the left and crashed through the mounting yard fence.

Aussie Pharoah escaped serious injury however, leading jockey Clayton Gallagher suffered a suspected broken wrist.

In the opening race, the 1000 metres Jarryd Eason and Grant Nell Maiden Handicap, named after the track curators who do a great job at Gilgandra, Miss Adamas (Jake Pracey-Holmes, $1.90 fav.) had a handy lead however was run down and beaten a head by the Stephen Jones, Scone-trained Divine DI Dora (Will Stanley, $6) with Platinum Warrior

(Clayton Gallagher, $3.40) in third place.

Trained at Dubbo by Clint Lundholm and well ridden by his apprentice Ronald Simpson, Venatic ($4.40) was second to the home turn before going on to win the 800 metres Tooraweenah Business Houses Class One Handicap by over a length from Have Mercy (Georgina McDonnell, $6.50) and the leader Juliette Street (Kath Bell-Pitomac, $31).

Very good support by racegoers and sponsors from the village of Tooraweenah, between Gilgandra and Coonabarabran, helped make it a successful race meeting.

Clint Lundholm and apprentice Ronald Simpson, had a win with Venatic ($4.40) in race two, the 800 metres Tooraweenah Business Houses Class One Handicap over Have Mercy (Georgina McDonnell, $6.50) and Juliette Street (Kath Bell-Pitomac, $31).

The Kieren Hazelton-trained Dao Sun ($4.20 to $3.20) won the 1280 metres Western Farm Machinery Maiden Plate by almost three lengths from Underverse (Chelsea Ings, $51) and The Git Up (Ronald Simpson, $2.25 favourite).

The Hulkbuster ($5.50) and Wendy Peel in front of Keys To Love (Will Stanley, $11) and Kieren Hazeltontrained Mean Girls (James Rogers, $3.10 to $2.60 fav.) at the finish of race six, the 1280 metres Tooraweenah Prime Lamb Co-Operative Benchmark 50 Handicap.

Crowded finish line for Bedgerabong Cup LESS than a length separated the first five placegetters on Saturday, February 10 in a thrilling finish to the 1400 metres Total Wear Solutions Australia Bedgerabong Picnic Cup. A crowd of over 2000 watched Mystic Flame setting the early pace with the eventual winner Tupou taking the lead when heads turned for home.

From the Dubbo stables of leading trainer Clint Lundholm, Tupou ($7), ridden a great race by Narromine-based Ricky Blewitt, held on to win in a photo fi nish from Linden Tree (Lean-

dro Ribeiro, $5.50) which fi nished strongly on the outside with Red Impulse (Maddison Wright, $3.20) a close third.

Ricky Blewitt had earlier won the 800 metres Terry Bros. Carpet Court Forbes Class B Handicap on Warrior’s Spirit trained at Narromine by his partner Kylie Kennedy.

Leading throughout, Warrior’s Spirit ($3) won by almost two lengths from Hammoon Sunshine (Leandro Ribeiro, $2.20 favourite) and A Tender Lady (Dylan Parrott, $3).

Riding at her fi rst meeting, Eloise Drews was very excited to win the feature sprint, the 800 metres Daniel Ball Trans-

port Clearview Bracelet on outsider Japingka, trained at Dubbo by Janelle Galea.

A clear last early, Japingka ($9) burst through gaps and arrived in the last stride to beat the gallant veteran Billy Bent Ear (Leandro Ribeiro, $4.60) and So Extra (Ricky Blewitt, $2.60 favourite).

Eloise Drews works for prominent Scone-trainer Luke Pepper who as a jockey won the 2003 Bedgerabong Picnic Cup on Red And Black trained

by Johnny Johnson for the late Norman Redfern.

Opening event, the 1100 metres Kevin Miller, Whitty, Lennon and Co Class Three

Trophy Handicap saw an all the way win by the Sharon Jeffries, Parkes trained Sauce Dragon (Sebastian Galea, $2 fav.) over Blackhill Kitty (Leandro Ribeiro, $3.80) and Better Judgement (Grady Spokes, $4.40).

Back riding again following maternity leave, former premiership winner Maddison Wright won the 1100 metres Local Business Houses Maiden Plate on the Rodney Robb, Nyngan-trained Chart Topper.

Last in the early stages, Chart Topper ($6.50) finished best to beat the leaders Whirled War (Leandro Ribeiro, $4.60) and Oh No Devon

(Michael Gray, $10).

On a day which favoured the bookmakers, outsider Moneymademefamous won the final race, the 1400 metres Hutcheon and Pearce Class One Trophy Handicap.

Trained at Tumbarumba by Mount Waters and ridden by Breanna Bourke, Moneymademefamous ($6) wore down Pahang (Leandro Ribeiro, $1.80 fav.) and early leader Are You Certain (Ricky Blewitt, $2.40).

The magnificent presentation of the track and beautiful surrounds attracted huge praise with many rating Bedgerabong as TAB track standard.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, February 15, 2024

Yabbies ace regional swim comp

Skye Morrissey at the start of her 50m freestle race. PHOTOS: CARMEN GAIN, ANNIE LEESE-CAINES, KRISTA MORRISSEY.

Ivy Richardson, Ally Gill and Jaggar Smith scooped the pool at Speedo Sprints.

Indi Brotherton, Ally Gill and Abi Brown.

Layla Leese-Caines and Willow Brotherton wait for their race.

By GINNI BROWN THE 2024 Western Area Championships held at the Narromine Aquatic Centre on February 3-4 saw over 150 swimmers from across the region compete in a two-day full program carnival.

Some 24 Yabbies competed over the two days in 40-plus degree temperatures and took home 35 Golds, 17 silvers and 26 bronze medals!

The Yabbies also took out three championship awards, achieved multiple personal bests and, of course, multiple smiles and lots of fun! The Yabbies were third in the overall point score, an amazing achievement.

Thanks to all our supporters including Little Big Dairy for their generous donations, and to all our parent volunteers for their efforts in erecting the marquees for shade around the pool, timekeeping and catering.

More than half of the Yabbies members competed at the carnival.

Yabbies Lewis Henderson, Digby MacInnes and Jaxon Morrissey.

Tilly Barling, Layla Leese Caines and Skye Morrissey.

GOLF CLUB NOTES

GERRIES GOLF

Big field at Business House event

Wins for Jeffery and Harding

By NORM LEWIS

By NORM LEWIS LAST Wednesday, some 75 players players took part in the Handsaker Ford Business House competition at Narromine Golf Course. The weather was fi ne and the course was in its usual good condition.

“The Gerries” were team winners on the day with a score of 19.66 while the individual winners were Scott White (22), Bruce Mitchell (21), Harry McPherson (21), Greg Job (21), and Max McPherson (21).

There were no winners on the third or the ninth Nearest the Pins (NTP), however, Bill Gibbs took the trophy on the 10th and John Cleary was the winner on the 17th. The Straight Drive winner on the fi rst was Justin Gainsford and on the 11th it was Greg O’Mally.

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Weekend Golf ON Saturday the weather was great for golf and a good field of 24 attended the programmed event, a Two-Person Ambrose. The winners were Glen Smyth and Doug Potter with a score of 63 1/2. Second place went to Kath and Rob Williams on 64 1/2.

The NTP on the ninth went to Steve Squires and on the 17th to Peter Hutchinson, while Rob Williams won the Long Drive on the 11th.

Sunday dawned fine and some 14 players took part in the Individual Stableford event. The winner was Peter Gainsford with 36 points from Craig Duff on 35. The NTP on the ninth went to Peter Gains-

ford while Matt Brown took the prize on the 10th. The Long Drive on the 11th went to Steve Squires who was highly delighted with his win.

It turned out to be a big day for Peter Gainsford who collected the Birdie Jackpot prize. Peter is one of those volunteers who does a lot of work maintaining the course. Well done, Peter.

Coming events THIS weekend we will have an Individual Stableford and First Round of the 2024 Shootout, and a 4 BBB. Are you coming along?

The Junior Clinic has now resumed! Good to see the junior players back in action.

Keep a watch on this column for any changes.

In all, a good weekend for golf.

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

LAST Saturday, 20 Geriatric Golfers arrived for the weekly Gerries Golf competition in rather pleasant conditions.

With the course in good order following the rain through the week, the scores were a little down on previous weeks.

Nine ladies were on course for their competition and Wendy Jeffery was the fi rst lady home with a score of 20 points. Two players on 18 points battled it out for second and Anne Harmer took the prize on a count back from Carol McCalman.

Carol McDonald took the NAGA on 15 points, and once again, there was no winner of the Nearest The Pin (NTP) prize.

Over on the front nine, 11 blokes battled for the men’s title. Two players returned cards of 23 points with Chris Harding winning on a count back from Graham Shaw.

Good golf from both players. Gus Smith took the NAGA with 13 points and we hope this is not an omen for his beloved ‘Eels”. Jamie Roberts won the NTP, collecting the jackpot of three golf balls for his effort.

That’s all for another week. I believe the ‘Geriatric ‘ team is going great guns in the Business House competition… See you all at the 19th!

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EW Ombudsman gift to Little A’s

By SHARON BONTHUYS NARROMINE Little Athletics has lovely new uniforms this year thanks to a special gift from the Energy and Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON).

Little A’s president, Tanya Harding, thanked the EW Ombudsman, Janine Young, for her organisation’s support during her visit to Narromine on February 8.

Ms Young was in the shire for the EWON-sponsored ‘Bring Your Bills’ roadshow held that same day in Trangie and Narromine. Further information on this visit can be found on page 1 of this issue of the Narromine Star.

“People don’t know that EWON very generously donated to us. It’s because of that sponsorship that we have been able to provide the uniforms this season and to make it easier on our families,” Ms Harding told the families gathered for their regular Thursday afternoon practice Lynda Edwards (left) and Janine Young (centre, kneeling) with some of the Little Athletics participants in Narromine on February 8.

PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR. at Payten Park.

“It has also allowed us to reduce our club fees and start Tanya Harding presents a unithe season without the finanform shirt to EW Ombudsman cial burden.

Janine Young.

“It is truly appreciated beyond words to see everybody out there in pink, and to see their smiles.

A uniform tells everybody who we are and we’re proud to be in Narromine Little Athletics.”

Ms Harding also thanked energy provider AGL for its sponsorship of items for the children.

“There is a lot of hardship in our community and in any way that you’ve been able to help us, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. It’s not just our club you’ve helped but our families too.”

Ms Harding presented Ms Young with a bright pink uniform shirt and invited her to join the children as they started their practice at Payten Park.

Congratulations to Narromine Little Athletics, and well done to EWON for its tremendous support of grassroots sport in the region.

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