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Collision with pole cuts power to three communities

By SHARON BONTHUYS

The collison snapped this power pole from its base, triggering an automatic power shut down. PHOTO: NARROMINE STAR.

THREE communities were left without power for an extended period last Thursday when a four-wheel-drive collided with a wooden power pole on Algalah Street, Narromine.

A 51-year-old man from Cootamundra and four dogs travelling in cages on the back of the vehicle were lucky to escape serious injury in the lunchtime crash, which snapped the power pole clean from its base, triggering an automatic network shutdown from the energy provider.

Parts of Narromine, as well as the communities of Tomingley, almost 40 kilometres south, and Trangie, 34 kilometres north, lost power for several hours following the incident.

A wide-ranging impact ESSENTIAL Energy technicians were quickly on the scene of the smash opposite the intersection of Algalah Street and Moss Avenue, and worked well into the night to replace the power pole, repair network damage, and restore electricity to impacted communities.

The organisation estimated that 1140 homes and businesses across the three communities were impacted by the incident, which automatically activated the electricity network protection system after

detecting a fault at 12.25pm and switched the power off for safety reasons.

“Crews worked as quickly as safety allowed and, after ensuring it was safe to do so, the electricity network

was rerouted and power was restored to more than 680 customers by 3.30pm,” an Essential Energy spokesperson said.

Businesses unable to trade without power or heating

closed early, and as nightfall arrived, those without power, gas appliances, generators, or fi replaces, were starting to feel the chill of winter and the challenge of preparing evening meals.

Narromine Shire Mayor and Trangie resident, Cr Craig Davies, told the Narromine Star he would “get the barbecue out” to make the evening meal at home.

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Four dogs were also travelling aboard the vehicle at the time of the incident.

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THE FORECAST Thursday, June 27 Min 1. Max 17. Sunny. Chance of any rain: 5% Central West Slopes and Plains area: Sunny.

The chance of morning frost. The chance of morning fog on the northern slopes. Light winds.

Overnight temperatures falling to between zero and 3 with daytime temperatures reaching around 17.

Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low] Friday, June 28 Min 1. Max 17. Sunny. Chance of any rain: 5% Central West Slopes and Plains area: Sunny.

The chance of morning frost. The chance of fog in the morning, mainly in the south. Light winds.

The vehicle sustained extensive damage in the accident.

From page 1 Power was restored to Trangie around 7pm that evening, Cr Davies said.

A concrete power pole has replaced the damaged wooden pole at the accident site.

Driver and dogs shaken, but okay THE 51-year-old driver from Cootamundra, “Scott”, who we have elected not to identify in full, was travelling through Narromine on his way to Cunnamulla, Queensland, with his animals when the incident happened at lunchtime on June 20.

Overnight temperatures falling to around 1 with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 19.

Sun protection recommended from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate] Saturday, June 29 Min 2. Max 19. Shower or two. Possible rainfall: 0 to 4 mm. Chance of any rain: 60% Central West Slopes and Plains area: Partly cloudy. The chance of morning frost. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the evening.

Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to around 2 with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 20.

Sun protection not recommended, UV Index

Essential Energy crews worked into the night to replace the powerpole and restore power.

“I wasn’t asleep at the wheel, I had a medical episode,” he told the Narromine Star.

Scott said immediately afterwards, a neighbour told him to get away from the vehicle because of the downed power lines. He stumbled out of his vehicle but was unable to retrieve his animals from their cages.

Scott was taken to Narromine Hospital by Ambulance and treated for minor injuries. After being released from hospital, he returned to the scene and camped by the side of his wrecked vehicle overnight and through a rainstorm, with his dogs still inside their cages.

He was shocked to hear that power

predicted to reach 2 [Low] Sunday, June 30 Min 9. Max 17. Showers. Possible rainfall: 4 to 20 mm. Chance of any rain: 90% Monday, July 1 Min 4. Max 13. Shower or two. Possible rainfall: 0 to 3 mm. Chance of any rain: 50% Tuesday, July 2 Min 3. Max 14. Possible shower. Possible rainfall: 0 to 1 mm. Chance of any rain: 40%

had been cut to three communities as a result of the collision.

“Oh dear. All that from one power pole?” he commented.

Scott appreciated the community concern for himself and his dogs, who remained in their cages aboard the vehicle overnight, and which were the subject of discussion on social media and in calls to the Narromine Shire Council. He said his dogs appeared to be okay.

Scott had arranged for someone to come from Cootamundra to collect him and his animals. It is unclear what will happen to his vehicle, however, which sustained extensive damage to the front end.

The week @ Trangie weather station

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ALL WEATHER DATA SUPPLIED BY AND © BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY. UPDATED JUST PRIOR TO FINAL PRESS TIME FOR THIS EDITION

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, June 27, 2024

Business Bureau: Is your enterprise, missing out on free Government help?

REGIONAL NSW small businesses are already the biggest users of the State Government’s Business Bureau facility.

However, advocates believe that many more country fi rms could be taking advantage of this free business advisory service provided through Service NSW. Business Bureau Executive Director, Cassandra Gibbens, says that more than 55,000 small businesses have been helped by Business Connect since this unique program began in 2017. More than half of these are located in regional areas.

Coordinated through Service NSW, the Business Connect service provides for eligible businesses to have personal assistance from professional, qualified advisors on a one-onone and continuing basis.

Participation in the program also provides access to workshops, webinars, and events.

“From getting started to marketing and managing cash flow, the Business Connect program within the Service NSW Business Bureau provides up to eight hours of free events and independent, tailored advice each year for businesses across the State,” Ms Gibbens said.

“Business Connect advisors have experience running their own businesses and provide free, confidential business advice based on your goals,” she added.

Ms Gibbens said the program is also worthwhile for people who are considering starting up for the fi rst time — 20 per cent of enquiries come from clients intending to enter the business world with a new product or business idea.

According to Service NSW, the Business Connect program, has achieved a 96 per cent approval rating from small businesses that it has assisted to date.

Service NSW Business Bureau Executive Director, Cassandra Gibbens, believes that more country people could benefit from the State Government’s assistance program for small businesses. PHOTO: NSW GOVERNMENT.

Lucky Trangie duo win $86,000 on Keno jackpot Two lucky Trangie locals are more than $86,000 richer after a Keno jackpot win last Friday at the local USMC. PHOTO: KENO.

A NIGHT out for dinner and drinks at the United Services Memorial Club in Trangie last Friday turned super-lucky for two friends, whose shared Keno ticket won them the jackpot of more than $86,000.

The locals scooped the jackpot in the Keno Classic 8 Spot jackpot in draw 370, announced last Friday, June 21, with an entry purchased at the Dandaloo Street club.

The pair said they were “too stunned” by their win to make any concrete plans with

their share of the $86,315.90 prize at this stage, but knew it would go to good use.

One of the winning pair spoke with a Keno official on Monday morning to confirm their windfall and expressed that she was still in a state of shock.

“Thank you! We couldn’t believe it, we went to the local club to have some dinner and we decided to put on a game of Keno,” she exclaimed.

“It was my second time ever playing the game in my life, and we won the jackpot!

We ended up celebrating with some drinks,” she added.

The win is a huge boost for the Trangie United Services Memorial Club, with management absolutely over the moon to have sold a major Keno winning entry, Keno executives said.

The winners certainly have a soft spot for their local club.

“We really enjoy visiting the Trangie United Services Memorial Club and supporting them,” they said.

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Rural Health Matters

Action urged as respiratory illnesses on the rise in NSW

By SHARON BONTHUYS AS cases of flu, COVID and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) continue to circulate in the community, and emergency department (ED) presentations continue to rise across the state, NSW Health is urging the community to take action now to protect themselves this Winter.

NSW Health’s Executive Director of Health Protection, Dr Jeremy McAnulty, said the latest NSW Health Respiratory Surveillance Report for the week ending Saturday, June 15, shows an increase of 33 per cent in people diagnosed with influenza compared with the previous week.

“The latest data also showed an increase in the number of people who presented to NSW EDs with influenza-like illness, and some increase in admissions from EDs as well,” Dr McAnulty said.

Flu vaccines available A WEEK earlier, the NSW Chief Health Officer, Dr Kerry Chant, urged older people, particularly those aged 65 and over, to get their free flu vaccine.

“We are expecting the flu season will be around for several weeks to come, so now is the time to book in for your free flu vaccine to get the vital protection you need,” Dr Chant said.

“At present, just half of people 65 and over (52.4 per cent) in NSW have received their flu vaccine,” she added.

Dr McAnulty described the high level of f lu in the community as “concerning”.

“Influenza is more serious than the common cold, it can cause pneumonia, make chronic underlying medical conditions like diabetes, lung and heart disease much worse, requiring hospital admission and possibly causing death,” Dr McAnulty said.

“Complications can occur in anyone but are most likely in those at higher risk of severe illness,” he added.

Local respiratory cases reflect State trend LOCALLY, Dr Neil McCarthy from the Narromine Shire Family Health Centre, said his team has noticed an increase in respiratory issues recently, reflecting a statewide trend.

“There has defi nitely been an increase in respiratory problems in NSW over the last month,” Dr McCarthy said.

“The increase has impacted greatly on local GPs and their supporting nurses, medical practice assistants and reception staff,” he added.

Dr McCarthy also encouraged people to be mindful that COVID-19 is still circulating and to use rapid antigen testing.

“COVID is still making an impact in our community. In June, so far, 886 cases have been reported in NSW,” he said.

Relief for symptoms DR McCarthy said it was important to note that antibiotics do not work to reduce symptoms of the flu or common colds, which are viruses affecting the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs.

“Antibiotics only work for bacterial infections,” he said.

Dr McCarthy said, however, that sufferers can help relieve flu symptoms by getting rest, drinking plenty of water and other non-alcoholic fluids to prevent dehydration, staying warm, eating a healthy diet with lots of fruit and vegetables, and avoiding exposure to cigarette smoke, if possible.

Inhaling steam from a hot bath or shower may help blocked noses, with special care taken to supervise children near hot water, Dr McCarthy said.

Treatments for sore throats include gargling with warm salty water, sucking on ice cubes, an ice block, or a throat lozenge, and drinking hot water with honey and freshly-squeezed lemon juice, he said.

There are also several medicines available at pharmacies to ease cold and flu symptoms, such as pain and fever.

Avoid high risk settings, if sick NSW Health reminds the community to avoid visiting high-risk settings including hospitals and aged care facilities if they are experiencing symptoms of respiratory illness.

“If you have flu symptoms it is important to stay home and avoid contact with others until after your symptoms have gone,” Dr McAnulty concluded.

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Parents beware, whooping cough on the rise in NSW

By HARRIET GILMORE WHOOPING cough is on the rise, with reported case numbers in NSW for the month of May the highest rates the State has seen in a single month in more than three decades.

More than 1300 cases of pertussis, commonly-known as “whooping cough”, were reported in May, while notifications for thus far in June are already at more than 1200.

In the Western Area Health District, there have been more than 60 confi rmed cases for the month so far as of June 23, while, in the whole month of May, there were just 46, and these are just the confi rmed cases.

As many sufferers typically don’t see a doctor or aren’t actually tested for whooping cough, the actual figures are likely to be much higher.

Pertussis is caused by the bacteria, Bordetella pertussis, a highly-contagious infection that can cause serious illness in all ages, but which is particularly dangerous in babies where it can lead to pneumonia as a life-threatening secondary infection.

Outbreaks of whooping cough usually occur every few years, as population immunity wanes. The largest recent outbreak in NSW was in 2010/11, when more than 22,000 cases were reported.

NSW Health said notifications of people

with whooping cough in NSW started to increase last year, and rates are expected to continue to increase.

In the Saturday, June 8 NSW Health Respiratory Surveillance Report, the highest rates of whooping cough notifications, were observed in children aged 5–14, with the number of notifications in this age group, continuing to increase.

Recent NSW Health reports, also show unseasonably-high numbers of presentations to emergency departments (ED) for children and young adults with pneumonia, particularly in those aged 5–16 years, which have continued through April and early June.

COVID-19 activity also remains at high levels, while influenza activity continues to increase.

In the two weeks to June 8, there were almost 200 reported cases of COVID-19, almost 160 reported cases of influenza, and more than 120 cases of RSV, in the Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD).

WNSWLHD Public Health Director, Priscilla Stanley, confi rmed pertussis and pneumonia activity continues to be unseasonably-high in school-aged children across NSW, while community transmission of COVID-19 remains high across our district, as influenza activity is also increasing in line with statewide trends.

“This is a timely re-

minder for everyone, to continue to take the simple steps we are so familiar with, to reduce the spread of respiratory pathogens, which protect us, our loved ones, and our communities,” Ms Stanely said.

“These measures are particularly important during winter, when people are more likely to get sick,” she added.

Helping stop the spread of these illnesses, she believes, is still largely common-sense.

“Everyone can help to reduce the spread of respiratory pathogens by staying home if you feel unwell, wearing a mask if you do need to go out, practicing good hand hygiene, covering your coughs and sneezes, and staying up-todate with all recommended vaccinations.

“Vaccination is still our best protection against respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, influenza and pertussis, now is a great time to take steps to ensure you and your family are upto-date with all recommended vaccinations and booster doses, particularly if you are at higher risk of severe illness,” Ms Stanely concluded.

Local schools, and early childhood centres, have confi rmed there have been a number of cases across the community, and are reminding parents about the importance of keeping sick children home to stop the spread.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, June 27, 2024

It’s tax time, so don’t let scammers go “phishing”

By SHARON BONTHUYS THE end of the financial year rolls around once again this weekend, meaning millions of Australians can start to submit their taxation returns to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

It also happens to be an opportunistic time for scammers, with individuals and businesses urged to be vigilant for “phishing” scams designed to gain access to confidential accounts.

Despite nine out of 10 Australians being confident they can identify a scam, more than a third fail to do so, according to research by YouGov conducted earlier this year.

When multiple tax phishing scams were tested with Australians over the age of 18, only 69 per cent could successfully identify all of them.

The research also showed around one in four Australians have been exposed to a tax-related scam.

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) says tax season brings heightened risk as millions of people wait for a tax return over the next few months. Scammers will be keen to capitalise on the moment, said CBA’s General Manager of Group Fraud, James Roberts.

“While it’s encouraging to see a majority of Aussies were confidently able to spot scams when tested, concerningly, almost a third didn’t correctly spot all of them,” Mr Roberts said.

“As a nation, we’ve made good inroads into reducing the impact of scams, but we all need to stay vigilant and across the latest scam trends,” he added.

The community should remain particularly vigilant for “phishing” scams arriving by text message to mobile phones (SMS), and via email, the CBA urges.

SMS phishing scammers impersonate myGov and the Australian Tax Office (ATO) to “phish” for personal information, including bank card details.

The link within the SMS will take the recipient to a fake website, which might look very real. There will be a place to enter their card details, and then this unfortunately allows

Tax-related identity theft

THIS scam occurs when cyber-criminals access a victim’s account, impersonate them, and fraudulently lodge refunds from the ATO using stolen personal information, including tax fi le number (TFN). This may leave victims vulnerable to other identity-related crimes.

To stay safe, keep your TFN safe, shred personal documents before you throw them away, and ensure that your online accounts containing sensitive information, like myGov, are protected with strong passwords and two-factor authentication.

ATO impersonation scams

Have you received a dodgy SMS like this one? Do not click on the link, it is likely a scam!

access to their money.

“Everyone should keep an eye out for text messages and emails impersonating myGov and the ATO. They may appear in a thread of legitimate messages from these organisations,” Mr Roberts said.

“The major red flag for this type of scam is the link, which differs considerably from the official myGov and ATO website addresses. If you’re unsure, contact the organisation on a verified phone number, or via their official website or app, otherwise delete the text,” he added.

Leading cybersecurity software provider, Norton, has released new consumer data suggesting 14 per cent of Aus-

Do not click on links in emails suggesting you need to log into your myGov account. It may actually take you somewhere that looks legitimate, but isn’t. PHOTOS: CBA.

tralians say they have personally experienced cybercrime in the past 12 months, with the average amount lost to cybercrime over $850.

Of those who have experienced cybercrime in the last 12 months, 35 per cent had detected unauthorised access to an online banking or fi nancial account, APAC Managing Director for Norton, Mark Gorrie, revealed.

“There are certain times each year that pique cybercriminals’ interest and tax time continues to be one of them,” Mr Gorrie said.

“With the amount of personal and fi nancial information that is being stored and shared

at this time, coupled with the stress that comes with fi ling tax returns, it is the perfect storm for scammers to target Australians,” he added.

Mr Gorrie said it was important to understand that cyber-safety practices should never be sacrificed in exchange for convenience.

“AI [artificial intelligence] is aiding cybercriminals in evolving and developing their devious tactics. It is more important than ever that Australians are continuing to educate themselves on the warning signs,” Mr Gorrie said.

Three tax-related scams that the Norton group says the community should be on the alert for, include:

THIS scam involves cyber-criminals posing as ATO representatives to convince victims to provide their bank details, TFN, or other personal information via SMS, email, or social media accounts.

While the ATO does have legitimate profi les on social media, look out for scammers posing on social media as ATO staff offering to help individuals solve issues. If you receive a suspected scam email or SMS, do not click on any links, provide any payments, account log-in information, or other personal information, and report it to the ATO directly.

Dodgy tax return preparation scams

SCAMMERS may promise substantial and speedy tax returns, and will ask for access to victims’ myGov accounts. From here, they lodge tax returns through the ATO’s myTax web portal or take personal details and payment before disappearing. You can check that tax agents are registered by checking the Federal Government’s Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) website.

The advice for all Australians is, stay safe this tax season!

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Thursday, June 27, 2024 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

Crop circle “mystery” solved: LEGO invades Narromine paddock The things this journalist will do for a story!

Decontamination process after exploring the crop circle. PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR.

The Narromine crop circle as viewed from above.

By SHARON BONTHUYS

IF you read our crop circle story a few weeks ago, and wondered what on earth was going on (pardon the pun), we can tell you all about it now.

Yes, indeed, there was a “crop circle” created in a sorghum crop on a property about half an hour’s drive west of Narromine, but it wasn’t the work of ET trying to get home or his extraterrestrial mates.

Nor was it linked to the sighting of the unidentified flying object (UFO) earlier in the year over Mt Canobolas.

A well-known subject of intrigue and mystery and often associated with space, as we alluded to in our story, the Narromine crop circle actually was the work of LEGO Australia, as part of a unique product activation.

Kids love space — and aliens!

THE project involved the LEGO Group conducting a

AstroKobi enjoyed his visit to the central west.

The crop circle event at Narromine aims to encourage young people’s interest in space.

PHOTOS: LEGO AUSTRALIA.

study earlier this year including several thousand children and their parents across 18 countries.

The study revealed 68 per cent of children think UFOs are out in space, and 87 per cent are interested in fi nding new planets, stars and galaxies. In addition, 63 per cent of children believe aliens exist and 59 per cent indicated they would like to meet an alien!

From this interest, LEGO Australia created the crop circle just west of Narromine to foster Australian children’s imagination and curiosity about space.

They also teamed up with the Australian Space Agency (ASA) and our country’s first astronaut under the Australian f lag, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, to ignite young people’s passion for space exploration.

Narromine crop circle THE massive crop circle spanned 50 metres in diameter and was large enough that

it could be seen from the sky.

Those with a keen eye could discern that the design draws inspiration from the iconic LEGO Minifigure, with the classic hand and head forming part of the pattern.

The Narromine Star was invited to attend a special event to view the crop circle in April, along with several other media representatives, including well-known Australian astrophysicist and content creator, Kobi Brown, better known online as AstroKobi.

We got to dress-up in bright orange jumpsuits and walk through the sorghum field, escorted by several white-suited “HAZMAT agents”, to “investigate” the mysterious crop circle and guess what it might actually be.

We then had to submit to a “decontamination” process at the end of our tramp through the paddock and reveal our fi ndings to the event hosts. It was a lot of fun and certainly something very different for the media representatives.

“It was a pretty surreal experience,” AstroKobi agreed.

“Coming in, I didn’t know what to expect so I got to discover the crop circle like it was real — walking through waist-high sorghum fields and passing HAZMAT suit-wearing ‘investigators’ to stand in this pretty epic set of concentric circles and geometric designs,” he added.

Crop circles are often associated with extraterrestrial activity in popular culture and play into the mysteries surrounding space, the universe, and beyond, he said.

“It was great to work with LEGO Australia to inspire the space generation, calling on them to engage with the wider universe and its wonders,” AstroKobi enthused.

The popular YouTuber was also looking forward to exploring Parkes and the Central West’s famed night-sky vistas during his visit.

“The scale of space and the unknown is what gets kids excited,” he said.

TO celebrate their visit to Narromine, LEGO Australia has provided the Narromine Star with a LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Space Astronaut pack to give away to a lucky young person.

We’re running a competition asking the children of the Narromine Shire to draw what they think an alien might see or do if they visited our region.

Would an alien take a swim in the Macquarie River or go fishing? Would they try to hide out among the animals in the Taronga Western Plains Zoo? Would they dress up like Dolly Parton and enter our local festival’s look-a-like competition?

LEGO Australia believes that space can inspire out-ofthis-world creativity, so we’d like to see just how creative our young residents can be.

Our LEGO competition is open to all children of the Narromine Shire, and we have an entry form in this paper. We’ve also forwarded the form to local educational facilities this week and hope to see a lot of creativity land in our letterbox! The competition closes at 4pm on Monday, July 8.

The “Space Gen” LEGO Australia says that by the end of the decade, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Artemis program aims to return people to the moon, as part of a bigger ambition to put humans on Mars.

“The fi rst humans to experience that new frontier will be Generation Alpha — kids born between 2010–2025,” a LEGO Australia spokesperson said.

“The future explorers, dubbed ‘The Space Generation’, will take humankind further into the universe than we have ever been since making that fi rst giant leap in 1969.”

With a wide range of LEGO space sets to choose from, children of all ages will enjoy making their own “space odysseys” from the comfort of home.

The Narromine Star participated in this special event at the invitation of event organisers for LEGO Australia.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, June 27, 2024 WEEK

Gluten-free magic bean cake

By NARROMINE CWA IF you’ve never thought about adding red kidney beans to a cake, have we got a recipe for you this week!

Yes, a delicious, easy-to-make cake with just eight ingredients including “magic” beans, and it’s gluten-free to boot, hence its unusual name.

It’s a flat cake, roughly the size of a tea cake in height, and is featured in “The Land Cookery Companion 2024-25”.

Ingredients: 400g tin red kidney beans, drained and rinsed well 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/3 cup cocoa 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp baking powder 125g butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 4 eggs

Method: Combine the beans, vanilla, butter and eggs, in a blender until smooth and aerated (about five minutes). Add the remaining ingredients, and process for another minute until well-combined.

Pour into a 20cm round cake tin and bake in a moderate oven for about 50 minutes until cooked.

It will be firm on top, and come away from the sides when cooked.

Cool slightly before turning out. Ice the top with your own chocolate glace icing.

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Rural Crime Matters Four-week adjournment in stabbing accused case PROSECUTORS in the case of a 26-year-old man accused of allegedly stabbing a Narromine teenager to death in late April, successfully sought a four-week adjournment in Dubbo Local Court last week.

The adjournment was for the purpose of providing the Defence with material relevant to the case, which returned to court on Thursday, June 20.

The accused, Anthony Facci, will appear in court again on Thursday, July 18.

Jail for 76-year-old convicted sex offender from Narromine A 76-YEAR-OLD convicted sex offender from Narromine, who pleaded guilty to charges earlier this year involving sending

explicit messages and photos to someone he thought was a minor, could be released from custody in December.

Earlier this month, former hardware store proprietor, Alan Harry Treseder was sentenced to four years imprisonment with a 25 per cent discount applied for the guilty plea. He was also fined $550 for breaching his NSW child protection register reporting obligations, from a previous conviction.

It is possible, therefore, that Mr Treseder may be liable for release in December on a good behaviour bond.

Vandalism impacts Blue Mountains rail line VANDALISM and theft of Sydney Trains’ infrastructure at Lithgow caused widespread outages on the Blue Mountains Line last Sunday, with coaches replacing intercity and XPT services between Lithgow

and Mount Victoria.

NSW Police are investigating after five metres of cabling was cut and removed in the early hours of Sunday, June 23, leading to multiple track failures, train communications failures and interruptions to phone lines, local internet, and other systems.

As the Dubbo XPT couldn’t pass through the Blue Mountains, both the inbound and outbound services were also affected.

The issue was resolved and services recommenced just before 6pm on Sunday night after infrastructure teams rebuilt the cable relays.

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Rural Health Matters

Professor Jenny May appointed as the new National Rural Health Commissioner

By SHARON BONTHUYS A MEDICAL professional from Tamworth who was among the first cohort of University of Newcastle students to undertake a rural medical placement in the city in 1980 has been announced as the next National Rural Health Commissioner.

Professor Jenny May, AM, will formally commence in the role on September 2, replacing outgoing commissioner, Adjunct Professor Ruth Stewart.

The National Rural Health Commissioner provides health policy advice and advocates for reforms which support better access to safe, quality, and affordable health care in rural, regional, and remote Australia.

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) welcomed the appointment of Professor May, who has worked for the University of Newcastle since 2004 and is the Director of the University’s Department of Rural Health based in Tamworth.

The practicing GP is also the inaugural Betty Josephine Fyffe Chair in Rural Health with the University’s College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing.

“We know people living in regional, rural and remote

DELI-CIOUS GEMS

By NORMA REID

Don’t be like that TV ad and “soldier-on”!

WHAT a winter we are having! Colds, coughs, viruses, and the f lu.

I know I have been sicker now than I have ever been. The best cure has been fluids, sunshine (when I can get it), and rest.

Thank goodness for my staff being able to pick up the reins and keep the deli functioning.

This year, the girls and I have tag-teamed being sick and having to take time off. It has been a challenge to keep working and looking after ourselves and keeping the deli doors open.

Many people I speak to have expressed that they also have had some type of virus or have family members who have been sick, or are sick, not many with COVID-19, but with something that hits them like a ton of bricks.

In view of this, we constantly disinfect, wash hands, and use all our food safety handling procedures to ensure that we don’t spread any viruses.

Keeping yourself fed well to fight off the dreaded lurgies is a challenge, especially if you are feeling under the weather and fatigued or just plain not hungry.

Luckily for me, I had pumpkin

Professor Jenny May (AM), will commence her new role as National Rural Health Commissioner in early September.

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areas experience health challenges including access to the workforce,” said AMA President, Professor Steve Robson.

“We congratulate Professor May and look forward to working closely with her to provide better access to health care for people living in rural Australia,” he added.

“The AMA has a strong rural health policy platform, covering all aspects of rural health care delivery and we look forward to discuss-

ing these with Professor May when she takes over this role in September.”

Professor May’s appointment was announced last week by Federal Health and Aged Care MInister, Mark Butler, who said making sure all Australians have access to quality, affordable and safe health care was a priority.

“The Government welcomes the appointment of Professor Jenny May to the role of National Rural Health Commis-

soup delivered to me from the deli by my staff. In case you didn’t know, there is a range of home-cooked soups and nutritious meals that we can deliver straight to your door to help you get through your illness, or for any other reason.

We also have a portable EFTPOS machine, as we know grabbing cash while you’re sick is another barrier.

As we are only 56 steps from the town’s supermarket, we are happy to also pick up milk and bread for you on our way to deliver your meals. Just ask us.

The deli is here to help our customers and our community get through this hard winter.

If you are sick, best practice is to stay home. The more that illness gets spread around, the longer it will hang around. Unfortunately, we have to remember the pandemic rules again: wash your hands, sanitise, cough in your elbow, and if you have to go out, pop on a mask.

That television ad that tells you to “soldier-on” is not doing anyone any favours. Your co-workers and friends will not thank you if you soldier-on, and in the process, bring everyone down with you.

sioner,” Mr Butler said.

“Jenny’s experience, expertise and drive will help continue the reforms necessary to build better models of care suited to the needs of people living outside of our cities,” he added.

Professor May brings a wealth of experience to the role of commissioner after working on the ground as a rural GP for more than 35 years in rural, regional and remote West Australian, Northern Territory, and NSW, as well as overseas in rural Canada.

In 2016, Professor May received the Order of Australia for significant service to community health in rural and regional Australia as a general practitioner, to professional medical groups, and to education.

University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alex Zelinsky (AO) said Professor May’s appointment was a fitting acknowledgment of her considerable experience and expertise in rural health and health education.

“As a practising GP and with more than two decades’ experience with our Department of Rural Health in Tamworth, teaching our nation’s next gen-

Professor Zelinsky said Professor May’s exceptional experience would position her well to offer advice on reforms to rural health in areas such as primary health care, the health workforce and training.

Minister Butler and Professor Robson also paid tribute to the outgoing National Rural Health Commissioner, Adjunct Professor Ruth Stewart.

“I thank outgoing commissioner, Adjunct Professor Ruth Stewart, for her work to make sure the voices of rural, regional and remote Australians were amplified and listened to when it comes to their health services,” Mr Butler said.

“Adjunct Professor Stewart has been a real champion for change, putting the needs of rural Australians front and centre in health policy development,” Professor Robson added.

An Acting National Rural Health Commissioner will be appointed for the period between July and September, when Professor May commences in the role.

As your local MP I’m always willing to listen to your concerns and help in any way I can.

Please contact me if you require assistance with any Federal Government matters.

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

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

Coalition’s plan for nuclear energy EVERY Australian deserves and should expect access to cheaper, cleaner, and consistent electricity.

This is why the Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton, last week announced that a future Federal Coalition Government, will introduce zero-emissions nuclear energy in Australia.

Nuclear energy has proven to get electricity prices and emissions down all over the world, to work in partnership with renewable energy and gas as part of a balanced energy mix.

A key advantage of modern zero-emissions nuclear plants, is they can be plugged into existing grids. This means they can effectively replace retired or retiring coal plants and avoid much of the new spending needed for Labor’s ‘renewables-only’ system.

As part of our plan, the Coalition has announced seven locations, at power stations that have closed or are scheduled to close, where we propose to build zero-emissions nuclear power plants. Each of these locations, including Liddell and Mount Piper power stations in NSW, offer important technical attributes needed for a zero-emissions nuclear plant, including cooling water capac-

AROUND UND THE TORATE ELECTORATE Comment nt by DUGALD D SAUNDERS, ERS, State Member ember for Dubbo bo LAST week, the NSW Labor Government handed down a budget that fails NSW. It has delivered another brutal blow to the bush and demonstrates that the Treasurer has no consideration or awareness of the needs of regional residents and businesses.

ity and transmission infrastructure, that is, we can use the existing poles and wires, along with a local community which has a skilled workforce.

Our plan will deliver a net-zero electricity grid by 2050 and a strong and resilient economy. It will set our country up for decades to come.

National roads survey I’M calling on residents of the Parkes electorate to nominate a road or intersection in need of upgrade by completing a national road survey, launched this month by Shadow Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Tony Pasin.

Labor has allowed the national road network to fall into disrepair, with billions of dollars in funding cuts and delays since coming into Government.

Roads throughout the Parkes electorate aren’t receiving the maintenance and upgrades they need, and the impacts of these funding cuts — particularly to our local councils — are being felt by road-users and residents.

As someone who regularly travels across hundreds of kilometres within the Parkes electorate, I know fi rst-hand how terrible some parts of the road network have become.

I encourage residents to shine a light on the condition of our roads by taking part in this national survey.

Gunnedah, Moree, and Narrabri visits LAST week, I enjoyed catching up with the councils, constituents and various communiIt is fi ne for Labor to offer toll relief to benefit people in Sydney, but vital cost-of-living measures like the Regional Seniors Travel, the previous Active Kids Voucher, Creative Kids Voucher, Back to School Vouchers and more, did not even get a look-in.

It is true that under the Minns Labor Government, there is an Active Kids Voucher. It is combined with the Creative Kids Voucher, valued at $50, and available twice a year. Eligible families must be receiving a Family Tax Benefit.

Under the Coalition Government, parents and carers had access to two $100 vouchers for

Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, (right) recently met with Jobs Australia’s Gavin Kay and Tracey Reid, to discuss funding options to expand Allawah Cottage in Gunnedah. PHOTO: SUPPLIED. ty groups in Gunnedah, Narrabri, and Moree.

I caught up with a number of community groups that have recently received Volunteer Grants, including Gunnedah Rural Museum ($1500), Gunnedah Meals on Wheels ($1000), Gunnedah Pony Club ($5000), 1st Narrabri West Scouts ($1000) and Narrabri Meals on Wheels ($2000). Each of these groups, will use their funding for fuel vouchers or new equipment that will make it easier for their volunteers to continue the great work they do in the community.

I met with the Mayors and/or Deputy Mayors of Gunnedah Shire Council, Narrabri Shire, and Moree Plains Shire Council to discuss a range of issues such as the Narrabri gas pipe-

line and the Inland Rail, as well as the exciting projects they’ve got coming up, including the redevelopment of the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre and the Narrabri Tourism and Cultural Precinct.

In Gunnedah, I visited Allawah House — a crisis accommodation for women, children and pets escaping domestic violence. It was opened by Jobs Australia in 2022, and has been full ever since. Sadly, the team are now turning women away weekly. Jobs Australia is hoping to build a second cottage on the same site to help ease the demand, and I am committed to doing what I can to help secure funding for this much-needed expansion.

Also in Gunnedah, I met with Tim MacKellar from

their school-aged children to participate in a sport or recreational activity.

When it comes to education and health, capital investment is going backwards in the bush — the Budget is all smoke and mirrors and it will leave our regional families and businesses much worse off.

From youth justice resources to emergency services funding and biosecurity investment, this budget has completely neglected our community.

on her many visits to the Dubbo electorate.

Bronnie told me last Thursday that she had decided to move away from politics.

I thanked Bronnie for an incredible nine years as a member of Parliament, in which she has fought tirelessly for the regions.

During her nine years, Bronnie has proudly served as the fi rst female Deputy Leader of the NSW Nationals, as well as the fi rst Minister for Regional Health.

It has been my absolute privilege to work closely with Bronnie, she is a remarkably close friend, champion of regional NSW and I wish her all the best for her future.

MANY of you may have had the opportunity to meet Deputy Leader of the NSW Nationals and Member of the Legislative Council, Bronnie Taylor,

Mackellar Resources who is looking into establishing a solar panel recycling industry in Gunnedah which would create some exciting opportunities for the region and the wider electorate. Solar panels are becoming increasingly important with the current shift towards renewable energy, however one of the biggest issues we’ll face is what to do with the solar e-waste when these panels reach their end of life.

It’s people like Tim and electorates like ours that can help lead the way when it comes to developing innovative solutions for renewables, and I look forward to seeing how this develops over the coming years.

AFTER a busy week at Parliament, I headed to Armidale on Saturday for the Northern Tablelands by-election after the resignation of my colleague, Adam Marshall.

An amazing effort by the entire NSW Nationals team of supporters, who came from everywhere to make sure the region gets the representation it deserves in the successful election of Brendan Moylan.

Brendan will be an amazing MP, and I am extremely proud and excited to have him as part of the team.

Until next time, Dugald

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State budget general wrap-up

By NICHOLAS CROKER THE NSW state budget was delivered by treasurer Daniel Mookhey last week and funding announced included housing, roads and disaster recovery, prevention of domestic and family violence, and an investment to boost the capacity of the NSW office of local government.

The budget also includes measures to reduce state debt and developing a new ‘Performance and Wellbeing Framework’.

Focus areas from the 2024-25 budget include:

Housing HOUSING has been identified as the single biggest pressure facing the people of NSW. Sydney has been found to be the second least affordable place to live in the world, and fi rst in Australia.

Up to 30,000 homes will be made available by leveraging surplus government land and public housing construction.

These homes will be “well-located,” according to a media release, built close to infrastructure, transportation, and work opportunities.

So far, 44 sites have been identified. Surplus land will be made available over the coming four years.

A total of $5.1 billion will be spent over four years to build 8,400 public housing dwellings, with 6,200 of these to be new builds.

At least half of these new

dwellings will be prioritised for victim-survivors of family and domestic violence.

Under these measures, at least 3,100 vulnerable people are expected to have access to new homes.

An additional $1 billion will also be spent under this program for critical maintenance on existing housing and to prevent disrepair.

Roads THE road safety budget will be increased by $2.8 billion across the state.

In total, the 2024-25 budget contains $44.5 billion for regional transport and roads as part of various state and federal projects. These include $70 million in funding towards Inland Rail related projects, $432.2 million for Newell Highway upgrades, and $28.6 million to upgrade heavy vehicle resting areas around the region. $800,000 has also been invested towards upgrading the intersection of the Newell, Oxley, and Castlereagh Highways on Hargraves Lane and Federation State in Gilgandra.

Minister for Western NSW Tara Moriarty said: “These projects will reduce travel times and make roads safer…

I’m excited to see these projects progressing locally.”

Local Government New South Wales president Darriea Turley said: “The lack of funding for the maintenance of roads is a constant source of frustration and concern for councils across the state and

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its exacerbated by recent natural disasters.”

“This funding will be very welcome, particularly in rural and regional NSW.”

Medicine and Healthcare AN estimated $189 million has been put towards a new bulk billing initiative to ensure the cost of seeing a general practitioner (GP) remains accessible.

Bulk-billing rates will be protected by reducing fi nancial pressures on GP practices so they don’t pass on any additional costs to patients.

To this end, a new ongoing payroll tax rebate for contractor clinics that meet the bulk-billing thresholds, along with a waiver for past unpaid payroll tax liability to September 4, will be introduced.

These measures have been introduced in an effort to address the significant cost of living pressures faced by households across NSW. Additional to this, $200.1 million for health worker accommodation across rural and regional NSW has been promised as part of wider spending for key worker accommodation. Approximately 500 health workers are expected to benefit.

A sum of $274.4 million is being invested to boost staffing at hospitals across NSW.

istered by the NSW Reconstruction Authority.

Infrastructure and Disaster Support A FIGURE of $43.1 million has been allocated to support water infrastructure, reduce leaks and improve water efficiency and drought resilience across NSW. A total of $116.7 million has been reserved to repair critical water and sewerage infrastructure damaged in declared natural disasters.

The 2024-25 budget provides $1.4 billion for regional education infrastructure.

A sum of 100 new public preschools are to be built across NSW, with half to be built in regional areas.

The budget also aims to address teacher shortages in regional, rural and remote parts of NSW through the Priority Recruitment Support program.

This program allows schools with longstanding vacancies to advertise a recruitment bonus of up to $20,000, and a relocation support package of up to $8,000 for eligible teachers.

Overall, the budget invests $5.7 billion over four years, including Australian Government co-contributions, to continue natural disaster support and recovery programs.

This includes $3.3 billion to repair local and state roads in areas impacted by natural disaster. Furthermore, $2 billion for other disaster relief and recovery programs funded through the Disaster Relief Account (DRA) admin-

Planning and Initiatives THE Office of Local Government (OLG) will receive $37.4 million additional funding over four years to double its operational capacity.

A total of $200 million has been announced in financial incentives for councils who reach certain targets in housing, infrastructure, roads, open space, and community facilities.

Up to $243.7 million over four years has been marked for NSW government planners and technology to speed up the assessment of development applications.

This includes $20.4 million to upgrade the planning portal, and $38.3 million for the implementation of ‘Pathways to Prevention’, NSW fi rst dedicated strategy for the prevention of domestic, family, and sexual violence.

A restructure of the state’s money management policies will enable an additional $.16 billion return without having to take on any additional borrowings.

A new performance and wellbeing framework for public consultation has been developed as part of the 202425 budget.

It provides a clear set of measures to track the governments progress on reforms in housing, energy, education, and healthcare.

In Brief

Around the traps…

HERE’S the latest and greatest little news-grabs, from around the Shire and beyond. f Fancy running for Council?

Lots of people have been talking about it this year, but only one brave soul has actually said they’re a candidate for the Narromine Shire Council at the election to be held in mid-September. An online candidate information session facilitated by Local Government NSW will be held one evening in mid-July for potential local candidates. Register your interest with the Narromine Shire Council. f The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, is trialling detector technology in Melbourne to identify biosecurity risk material and “hitchhiker” pests. The New Zealand-produced Cyclops-2 prototype is an advanced, new wand-like camera-pole device, that can inspect imported machinery and shipping containers for biosecurity risks.

f The Retirement Living Council has said that 1.4 million Australians aged over 75, live in homes that aren’t necessarily suitable for their needs as they age, leading to trips, falls, and increased interaction with GPs and hospitals. f AGMS a-plenty are about to happen around the traps for several local organisations.

Check out the Classifieds for details of the AGMs coming up, including the Narromine Men’s Shed, Trangie Hospital Auxiliary, and Trangie Bowling Club. f Junior tennis coaching camps will be held at the new Narromine Tennis Courts during the school holidays.

Follow the Narromine Tennis Club’s social media for more details. f Outback postie Tom Kruse, whose exploits are the subject of a feature fi lm and could rival those of the Hollywood heart-throb bearing a similar name, will be honoured at the 2024 Birdsville Big Red Bash

next month when a restored 1942 Chevy Blitz truck, identical to the one he drove on the Birdsville Track, will feature at the iconic music festival. f Time to get writing! Landcare Australia warmly invites content contributions, including case studies and science-based articles, to its biannual online magazine, “Landcare in Focus”. Submissions close in early September. f More than three-quarters of Australians, believe the rising cost-of-living has impacted their relationships. Compare the Market’s research, suggests 23 per cent of those surveyed in April, said money issues had strained marriages or romantic relationships, damaged relationships with parents for one in 10 people, and eight per cent said it had caused a rift with their children. Over a third of the 1000 people surveyed in April (36 per cent) said they had to say “no” to social outings because they could not afford them.

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Differing views on Budget

Changes to state spending, and new development framework

By NICHOLAS CROKER THERE’S been bouquets, brickbats, and both qualified criticism and praise, for last week’s State budget, with much of the commentary, falling along party lines.

Labor Party Legislative Councillor, Stephen Lawrence, was predictably-effusive about the Budget announced last Tuesday by Treasurer, Daniel Mookhey, claiming that it had delivered a number of new initiatives to support regional NSW. “The NSW Government has worked on a comprehensive plan, which focuses on taking pressure off NSW households and understands how people want to live, while working to provide better essential services in regional communities,” Mr Lawrence said.

“NSW continues to face tough economic conditions… which is why this is a budget that continues to responsibly reduce debt,” he added.

Towards addressing the cost-of-living crisis, he said, an estimated $189 million has been put towards a new bulk-billing initiative to ensure the cost of seeing a general practitioner (GP) remains accessible to households.

Additionally, $200.1 million for health worker accommodation across rural and regional NSW has been promised as part of wider spending for key worker accommodation. Approximately 500 health workers, are expected to benefit from the initiative, he claimed.

However, in a different health take on the Budget, the Primary Care Business Council (PCBC) — a membership body formed to advocate for primary care providers such as GP’s — has called out these measures: “a bad day for General Practice.”

The PCBC said the NSW Budget, falls far-short of supporting the needs of primary carers across the State.

“The Government’s intention of the Bulk Billing Support Initiative, will not play-

out in reality,” PCBC Chair, Dr Ged Foley, said.

“The vast majority of NSW practices, will still be in the cross-hairs come September, the PCBC implores the NSW Government, to come back to the table on the significant challenges facing primary care operators,” he added.

Dr Foley said that the de-incentivisation of general practice, would continue under the current system.

“The horse has already bolted, GPs across the State have moved-away from bulk-billing, because of decades of falling Federal Government funding, and a payroll tax incentive, will do little to change that.

“It is difficult to see any other consequence from this policy, than a continued fall in bulk-billing, and an increase in out-of-pocket costs to patients.”

NSW Nationals Leader, Dugald Saunders, was also critical of the Budget and “slammed” the Treasurer for, he said, not showing any consideration or awareness for the needs of regional residents and businesses.

“It’s all well and good for Labor to offer toll relief to benefit people in Sydney, but vital measures, like the Regional Seniors Travel Card, and the Regional Apprentice and University Student Travel Card, didn’t even get a lookin,” Mr Saunders said.

“Cost-of living support programs like those, along with Active Kids, Creative Kids, First Lap, and the Backto-School Vouchers, really made a difference to families, who will now miss out on that assistance for another year,” he added.

There has also been a large funding cut to the Department of Regional NSW, which has gone from $398m this financial year, down to $55m by 2025/2026, he said.

The Rural Fire Service, Fire and Rescue, the SES and the Rural Assistance Authority, have also had significant cuts to their funding for the next fi nancial period.

“Last year, more than $800m was spent for the Rural Assistance Authority to link businesses and regional communities to natural disaster support but, somehow, only $31m has been allocated this year,” Mr Saunders said.

This comes, he said, amongst rising concerns over the impact of natural disasters on Australian communities, and statements of support from ministers, such as the Minister for Regional Roads and Transport, Jenny Aitchison.

“The Labor Government, is treating our regional communities like second-class citizens, by axing the projects and programs that allow them to thrive,” Mr Saunders said.

The Budget, however, received praise for its straightto-the-point, “no frills” nature by the local Government NSW (LGNSW), who have also described it as “conservative but positive.” LGNSW President, Councillor Darriea Turley (AM) said.

“As widely-anticipated, the Treasurer has handed-down a conservative budget for 2024/25, reflecting the State’s ongoing struggle with post-pandemic and natural disaster budget repair, persistent infl ation, and a deepening housing crisis,” Cr Turley said.

“Despite being a tight budget, it’s pleasing to see funding for several key concerns for which LGNSW has advocated strongly,” she added.

The 2024/25 budget has received further praise for its focus on addressing the State’s ongoing housing crisis, and its strong investment into rural roads and transport infrastructure.

However, critics of the budget have been vocal, regarding the lacklustre investment in maintaining water infrastructure, and a supposed lack of foresight to fund the necessary infrastructure to support the expected increase in housing density across the State.

By NICHOLAS CROKER AS part of the 2024-25 NSW budget, delivered last Tuesday June 18 by treasurer Daniel Mookhey, it was announced that a restructuring of this state’s money management policy is underway.

The restructuring is expected to allow the state government to generate an additional $1.6 billion without having to take on any additional borrowings.

Called OneFund, the investment initiative is intended to avoid increasing the state’s debt unnecessarily and avoid passing on these debts to future tax payers.

OneFund combines several current state investment funds for the aim of “higher risk-adjusted returns through the pooling of investment portfolios,” according to a Tuesday June 18 media release. Allegedly, this will enable greater operating efficiencies and reduce administration costs.

Linked funds include the Debt Retirement Fund, NSW Infrastructure Fund, Social and Affordable Housing Fund, Snowy Hydro Legacy Fund, Treasury Managed Fund, and Long Service Corporation funds. Together, these funds represent approximately $46.7 billion in assets.

Also announced as part of

the 2024-25 state budget was a new performance and wellbeing framework.

Based on the principle that ‘what gets measured gets done’, the new framework provides a clear set of measures to track the government’s progress on reforms including in housing, energy, education, and healthcare.

It comprises eight ‘Wellbeing Themes’ and 28 outcomes.

The themes are healthy, skilled, prosperous, housed, secure, community, connected, and sustainable.

Each theme is matched with outcomes that cover key government activities and services.

It is hoped that, over time, these outcomes will support the wellbeing of NSW residents.

To this end, the framework aims to articulate how government performance influences outcomes, strengthen performance reporting to improve the state governments accountability and transparency, improve the quality of data insights for decision-making, and encourage cross-agency collaboration and strategic planning.

The NSW government will use public feedback and fi ndings from a public accounts committee inquiry to refi ne the framework.

Regional inquiry hearing in Dubbo this Friday

By SHARON BONTHUYS THE Standing Committee on State Development will hold a regional hearing in Dubbo this Friday, June 28, as part of the NSW Upper House inquiry into the ability of local governments to fund infrastructure and services.

Dubbo is the last stop in the current regional roadshow for the inquiry, which has also taken the Committee team to Lismore and Tamworth this week. Further regional hearings are expected to be held in July.

The Committee will hear from representatives from councils across the Central West including Dubbo, Narromine, Forbes, Orange, Bourke, Bathurst, Oberon, Mid-Western, Warren, and Coonamble, as well as

the Central NSW Joint Organisation of councils.

Dubbo Mayor, Cr Matthew Dickerson, and Narromine Shire Council’s Director of Infrastructure and Engineering, Melanie Slimming, are scheduled to make presentations at the hearing, which is open to the public.

The speaker schedule and a link to the live webcast of the hearing is available via the NSW Parliament website.

“The committee has received submissions from many regional councils in NSW, and recognises the valuable input and perspective these councils will bring to this inquiry,” said Committee Chair, Emily Suvaal (MLC).

“It is important that we hear di-

rectly from regional councils, to ensure any recommendations made to the Government will work best for all communities across the state,” she added.

She also indicated the Committee is aware that regional councils face their own unique challenges.

“The hearings are an opportunity for participants to offer insight into the fi nancial sustainability of the Local Government sector in regional NSW, with regard to the current levels of service delivery and the level of income councils require to adequately meet the needs of their communities,” Ms Suvaal concluded.

Full details of the inquiry are available on the NSW Parliament website.

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Community News

Warren photographer honoured at acclaimed regional art award

By HARRIET GILMORE ACCLAIMED Warren photographer, Belinda Dimarzio-Bryan, has recently been recognised for her spectacular talent, nabbing an award at the recent Art Unlimited awards in Dunedoo.

Belinda’s photo, titled “Blackout”, was awarded Highly Commended in the RES Power For Good Prize for Photography at the prestigious art awards that showcases regional artists from across the country.

Last year, Belinda also won the National Farmers Federation 2023 Agriculture Day photo competition for her shot “Little Helper”, beating more than 500 other entries from all over Australia.

Belinda said she was thrilled to hear the news of the highly commended award at the Art Unlimited Art Competition this year.

“Thank you to the judges for seeing and appreciating the story behind the photo,” she said.

The striking photo was taken during the Australian Vocal Ensemble (AVE) performance at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour in 2023.

“Beautifully curated by Frances Evans, this night was one we all will never forget.

A storm hit mid-performance and all power went out, but it didn’t stop the AVE and our fabulous Warren choir.

“With only candlelight, mobile torches and Nick Evans holding a bright flashlight in the back row, I wasn’t sure

BRIAN’S BIBLE BITS

By REV. BRIAN SCHMALKUCHE

“Encourage One Another” EVERYONE likes to be encouraged. If you are a sports person, it’s encouraging to hear someone compliment your skills. When you work hard on an assignment, it’s

The photo “Blackout”, taken by Belinda Dimarzio-Bryan, was recently awarded Highly Commended at the Art Unlimited awards. PHOTO: BELINDA DIMARZIO-BRYAN. this photo would materialise but I took it anyway.

“My appreciation goes to all of those beautiful, talented faces for fi lling the photo with such flair and grace. My utmost gratitude also goes to Frances Evans for trusting me with the task of capturing such an incredible event which in the end captured this unforgettable moment,” Belinda concluded.

Arts Unlimited judge and widely-published photographer, Alina Maclean, said in commentary, that Belinda’s image really captures the atmosphere of the moment, from the strong contrasts to the subtle details illuminated by light.

“You as the viewer almost feel as though you have stumbled into a rehearsal in a dark room, drawn by the music,” Alina said.

“Sometimes the lack of light in an image highlights only the elements that you need to see to convey a story, leaving the unnecessary details out, which has worked fabulously for this image,” she added.

Belinda’s work was among almost 400 entries from across Australia entered into the renowned Art Unlimited awards across four main categories including hanging art, photography, ceramics and printmaking.

Now in its 16th year, the annual event continues to be a

vital platform for artists to showcase their work and connect with the community, with a strong turnout of enthusiastic art fans celebrating opening night and the winner’s announcement on Friday evening in Dunedoo.

Art Unlimited organiser, Marianne Deutscher, said that this year’s exhibition has been a remarkable success, reflecting the diverse and dynamic art scene of regional NSW along with the desire for artists to return to exhibiting and attending workshops after the covid hiatus,” Ms Deutscher, said.

“We are overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response from the artistic community

around Australia.

“The sheer volume and quality of the entries this year are a testament to the vibrant creativity and talent that exists within our region. We are honoured to provide a space for these artists to share their vision with a wider audience,” she concluded.

Nick Lowther from ABC Western Plains, MC for opening night, thanked judges, including Gallery Curator at the Mudgee Arts Precinct Lizzy Galloway, photography teacher and widely published photographer, Alina Maclean, highly acclaimed potter Lise Edwards, and curator and partner in Gallery 47 Rylstone, Virginia Hadmer.

nice when your lecturer or teacher writes, “Great Work or Well Done” at the top of your work. It’s even better to hear something encouraging when we haven’t done such a fantastic job.

Jesus used his words to encourage others. Once a man named Nathanael made a rude comment about Jesus saying, “Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” Jesus knew what Nathanael had said, but when Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, he didn’t say anything negative. Instead, Jesus pointed out something good in Nathanael. He commented on Nathanael’s tendency to be

honest! Jesus chose to build Nathanael up with encouraging words.

It’s easy to focus on negative things and slip into behaviours that lead to sin. That is why it’s so important to build our friends and family up as Jesus did. God doesn’t want us to struggle in our weaknesses but to remember his salvation and let that encourage us despite our weaknesses. Then we can encourage others like Jesus encouraged us.

We can pray so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Thessalonians 1:12).

You’ve probably heard a

lot about glorifying God. (we spoke a little about it last time). But what does that really mean? The word glory means the brilliance of God on display. Glory is the awesome character of God, in all his power and authority and wisdom. When we glorify God, we show the world the awesome power and brilliance of God. Jesus showed the world God’s power, authority, and wisdom. He performed miracles, forgave sins, and taught people God’s Word. He glorified God by obeying God and serving people. Jesus was the brilliance of God for all humankind to see.

We can glorify God by obeying him and serving others.

We can glorify him by singing about how awesome he is.

We can glorify God by forgiving others like He forgives us.

We can glorify God by sharing the GOOD NEWS about Jesus with others.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, June 27, 2024

Locals feature in cotton growing awards Winner of the Jim Beale Memorial Award for Services to the Cotton Industry Amanda Thomas with Alexandra Dalton.

Young Achiever of the Year Richie Quigley from Trangie with Queensland Cotton’s Jennalee Kelly. PHOTOS: MARK MIDDENDORF.

Jennalee Kelly, Jen Schwager, Georgia Carrigan and Mel Swift.

Sue Egan, Sophie O’Brien, Millie Dickson and Catherine Beach.

James Skuthorp with Glenn and Joe Hamblin from Boree Park, Nevertire, winners of the Preston Rowe Paterson Small Farm of the Year award.

Winners of the Westpac Top Field award Catherine and Mark Beach.

By HARRIET GILMORE MORE than 170 cotton growers from across the district ‘dolled up’ for a night on the town at the Three Rivers Machinery 2024 Winter Ball.

The casino-themed evening held recently at the Rhino Lodge in Dubbo gave growers the opportunity to come together to celebrate the achievements of their peers across the Macquarie Valley.

Well-known local identity, Collie Hotel publican Tom Hancock, was MC for the evening, announcing the winners for the 2022/2023 cotton season.

Richie Quigley from

Matt Whittaker wi Hutcheon and Pear nner of the ce Large Farm of the Year award wi th Mitch Heath.

Trangie was awarded the Cotton Young Achiever of the Year award for his contributions to the cotton industry over the past eight years since returning to the family farm after university in Sydney.

Nominees for the Young Achievers must be 35 years of age or less (as at 1 July 2023) and be involved in the Australian Cotton Industry, demonstrate potential to be a significant industry contributor, show commitment to, and have a vision for the future of the industry and demonstrate personal and work-related achievements.

The Macquarie Cotton Growers Association (MCGA)

member completed a Nuffield Farming Scholarship focusing on “enhancing the method by retaining more crop residue above ground”.

Mr Quigley, who hails from a highly regarded and award-winning cotton-farming family, is now a board member of the Grain Orana Alliance, a MCGA committee member, has hosted local field days, and volunteers to assist with the Australian Cotton Conference Organising Committee.

Other awards presented at the event included the Jim Beale Memorial Award for Services to the Cotton Industry, which was awarded to

More than 170 cotton growers from across the district came together for a casino night to celebrate the 2022/23 season.

Amanda Thomas from Warren for her significant contributions to the cotton industry.

The Westpac Top Field Crop of the Year award was won by Mark and Catherine Beach of “Yarrandale” Warren with a 30.6 hectare field yielding 17.68 bales per hectare. Their agronomist was Dave Klaare of Nutrien, Warren.

The Preston Rowe Paterson Small Farm of the Year award was won by the Hamblin Family of Boree Park Pastoral in Nevertire and their agronomist Brett Cumberland from Delta Ag. The Hutcheon and Pearce Large Farm of the Year award was won by the Whittaker

Family of “Wingfield”, Warren, and their agronomist Dave Klaare, Nutrien Warren.

After the formalities of the awards, the evening was capped-off with a fun casino night. Guests had the opportunity to try their luck with “funny money” at six fullyattended casino tables with games including blackjack, baccarat, craps, and roulette.

A spokesperson from the Macquarie Cotton Growers Association, said they were extremely pleased so many from the region travelled to Dubbo to come together and celebrate the season, concluding: “Many congratulations to those who won the awards on the night.”

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Classroom News NPS students rise to the challenge at camp

By NARROMINE PUBLIC SCHOOL STAGE Three students from Narromine Public School had the opportunity to participate in an overnight excursion to Mungery Hall for their Challenge Camp recently.

The students took part in a variety of life skills, games and activities, all facilitated by staff from the Wambangalang Environmental Education Centre.

They all showed fantastic collaboration, honed their teamwork and communication skills, and showcased remarkable determination and resilience whilst on the excursion.

Songs around the fire.

The Stage Three students from Narromine Public School at Challenge Camp. PHOTOS: NARROMINE PUBLIC SCHOOL.

Barney Gordon, Noel Powell, Archie Craft and Joe Robertson in the shelter they constructed as one of One of the team work activities the students took part in during the camp. the challenges.

St Augustine’s students colour their world with songs

With songs in their heart, St Augustine’s Parish School hosted a special musical performance for families, friends, and community members last Wednesday. PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR.

By SHARON BONTHUYS ST Augustine’s Parish School hosted a special musical performance for families, friends, and community members last Wednesday.

With the theme “let your light shine”, the “Colour My World” performance was a great success. The musical numbers performed on the day all hailed from popular live action and animated movies.

Starting with Stage Three’’s performance of The Sound of Music favourite, “Edelweiss”, about a white mountain flower, this was followed by the school’s youngest performers bearing colourful sashes.

Stage One’s colourful rendition of the Muppet Movie classic, “Rainbow Connection” was followed by Stage Two performing the Academy Award-winning song “Colours of the Wind” from Walt Disney’s animated classic, Pocahontas.

Stage Three returned to the stage to complete the show with a wonderful rendition of “A Million Dreams” from The Greatest Showman.

The parish hall was packed to capacity as each group performed their chosen songs, assisted by Mrs McSweeney. The applause that followed each performance was as warm as all the smiles on the faces of those watching.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, June 27, 2024 CHRISTIE AND HOOD CASTLEREAGH LEAGUE — ROUND EIGHT WRAP

Jets fly past the Unicorns, just!

By BRYSON LUFF NARROMINE Jets recorded a thrilling win over the Coonabarabran Unicorns in the Christie and Hood Castlereagh League Round Eight match-ofthe-day, played at Narromine’s Cale Oval.

Going into the match, the visitors were sitting in third place on the competition ladder, just one point in front of the Jets. However, the blueand-golds travelled home knowing that the Jets had just leap-frogged them on the ladder, and now they were in fourth position — one point adrift of the side that had just beaten them.

Like the one-point difference between the sides both before and after their game, it was also a one-point difference that separated the two teams when the full-time siren sounded, with a 29-28 fi nal score in favour of the home side.

Obviously, the Unicorns would have been disappointed in the narrow loss and their subsequent relegation to fourth spot on the ladder, this being particularly so, as they scored six tries to the Jet’s five during the match, gold-kicking making the difference!

At Gilgandra, the home side gave the unbeaten Coolah Kangaroos plenty to think about also, when they sent the visitors to the half-time sheds trailing 7-6 on the scoreboard.

It is now history that the ‘Roos went on to record a 28-11 win, but the Panthers made them work hard for every point.

A field goal also figured in the game between the Cobar Roosters and the Coonamble Bears, which was played at Cobar’s Tom Knight Oval.

Unfortunately, it was the only point that the Bears registered during the contest with the Roosters coming away with a big 42-1 win over a brave Coonamble outfit that

was bare indeed, bare on the interchange bench that is.

The Roosters will now travel to Gilgandra this Saturday to play the Panthers in what will be a gala day of football.

No less than six games will be played, four of them rugby league and two rugby union in a “Combined Codes for Cancer Day” being hosted by the Gilgandra Panthers and the Gulargambone Rugby Union clubs.

Both clubs have drawn to play Cobar in their respective competitions at Gilgandra’s McGrane Oval.

All proceeds from the day will be donated to the Gilgandra and District Cancer Fundraisers, with the fi rst game set to kick off at 10.30am.

In other games, the Coonamble Bears will be at home and looking to regroup after their trip to Cobar when they host the Gulgong Bull Terriers, and they are sure to give their visitors a run for their money at Bearstone Park.

The Narromine Jets will also be enjoying another home game when they host the Baradine Magpies, with the Maggies desperate for a win to stay in contact with the top five.

Round Nine will also involve a number of trial reserve grade games played throughout the Castlereagh League area, with the competition to commence the following week with eight of the 10 clubs entering sides.

There is one exception to that, with the Binnaway Bombshells and the Dunedoo Swans reserve grade teams, playing for competition points this Saturday.

Christie and Hood Castlereagh League Round Eight Scores Youth League Cobar 22 (Fraser Toropo two, Tadgh McMullen, Jay Greenwood, Jayden Paul tries,

Tom Bryan goal) defeated Gulgong 12 (Caiden Horton, Joey Annetts tries, Horton, Bobby Pascoe goals) Competition Ladder Cobar 16 (played six, won five, lost one), Gulgong 15 (played six, won four, lost two), Narromine 11 (played five, won three, lost two), Binnaway seven (played five, won one, lost four).

League Tag Dunedoo 30 (Shelley Cox two, Meg Christensen two, Chelsea Gallagher tries, Jorgia Price five goals) defeated Gulgong 28 (Millie Harper three, Matilda Harper two tries, Lolley Tumpey four goals).

Baradine 12 (Savannah Carey, Jalika Leslie, Suzannah Carey tries) defeated Binnaway 10 (Maigan Meyers, Gemma Mitchell tries, Megan Harris goal).

Coolah 28 (Kadesha Ayoub two, Mackenzie Blackadder, Taylor Wright, Molly Burgess, Fiona Whitbourne-Martin tries, Whitbourne-Martin two goals) defeated Gilgandra four (Laura Jordon try).

Coonamble 28 (Temia Robinson three, Imogen Pawley, Hannah Towns, Kiara McDonald tries, Mikiala Thurston two goals) defeated Cobar 16 (Brennah Amua, Brianna Watson, Kelsey Neve tries, Watson two goals) Narromine 60 defeated Coonabarabran 0.

Competition Ladder Narromine 24, Dunedoo 22, Coolah 20, Gulgong 18, Coonamble 18 Baradine 16, Cobar 14, Gilgandra 12, Binnaway eight, Coonabarabran seven.

First Grade Coolah 28 (Dylon Edwards two, Jayden Brown, Dan Lane, Chanse Burgess tries, Lane four goals) defeated Gilgandra 11 (Evan Ryan, Jay Towney tries, Ty Sutherland goal, Wade Peachey

Two-from-two: Gorillas on a high!

By TORI HAMILTON TWO teams from the Narromine Gorillas Rugby Union Club headed over to Parkes for last Saturday’s Round Nine games against the Parkes Boars, and both emerged victorious.

Two tough games of footy were played at the venue with the boys holding their own for as long as they could. In the end, both teams persevered, and were able to walk away with the wins.

The results were First Grade, 33-7, and Second Grade, 26-7.

These fantastic results have put the lads in a strong position on the ladder, leaving them sitting at number two.

The Gorillas have a bye this weekend, but will travel to Mudgee the following weekend for an epic Round 11 match-up against the Mudgee Wombats.

The players hope to see plenty of travelling fans to support our Bursting through, some of the action at the recent Gorillas’ Ladies’ Day event. PHOTO: M. WILLIAMS, SNAPS BY MADS. local sides.

Action from last round’s Gilgandra versus Coolah Christie and Hood Castlereagh League match, won

by Coolah 28-11. PHOTO: C FULLER. field goal).

Narromine 29 (Darby Gordon two, Washington Itoya, Janus Walford, Epeli Draunidalo tries, Brad Pickering three, Doug Potter goals, Pickering field goal) defeated Coonabarabran 28 (Brad Fuller two, Eddie Kuras, Lachlan Sutherland, Jarvis Watton, Dave Sulter tries, Fuller, Watton goals).

Cobar 42 (Loma Atuau two, Ahley Davies, Tristin Everett, Ben Griffiths, Tim Hillam, Sione Fakahua, Vester Fernando tries, James Neyland five goals) defeated Coonamble one (Jack Kelly field goal).

Competition Ladder Coolah 24, Cobar 22, Narromine 18, Coonabarabran 17, Gulgong 17, Gilgandra 14, Baradine 14, Coonamble 10.

Round Nine Games on Saturday, June 29

Binnaway, at The Crater Binnaway versus Gulgong (Youth League) Binnaway versus Coonabarabran (League Tag) Binnaway versus Dunedoo (Reserve Grade) Coolah — Bowen Oval Coolah versus Dunedoo (League Tag) Coonamble Sports Ground Coonamble versus Gulgong Narromine — Cale Oval Narromine versus Baradine Gilgandra — McGrane Oval Narromine versus Cobar (Youth League) Gilgandra versus Cobar Check local media and club socials for game times.

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No. 235

Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list?

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

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No. 234

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

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a cakewalk?

Twitter created and launched?

2. Where is the Bredikhin crater located?

3. For which three films has Daniel Day-Lewis won an Academy Award for Best Actor?

4. In which city was Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja born?

5. To which continent is the kangaroo rat native?

7. Maleficent is the main antagonist in which animated Disney film?

8. Which motor company makes the vehicle X-Trail?

9. Matt Damon (pictured) stars as a former criminal named Max in which 2013 sci-fi action film?

10. What is a female moose called?

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Can you find all the words listed?

The leftover letters will spell out a secret message.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, June 27, 2024

Narromine WHAT’S ON Interested in learning about croquet? There’s a free croquet demonstration at Trangie Bowling Club this Saturday, June 29, from 10.30am. All welcome.

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Thursday, June 27, 2024 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

MONDAY, JULY 1

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SATURDAY, JUNE 29

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Your Seven-Day TV Guide 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. Final.

10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Silent Witness. 2.00 The Split.

3.00 Restoration Australia. 3.55 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond…

4.45 Grand Designs New Zealand. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz.

7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.30 Silent Witness. Final. 9.30 Gruen.

10.10 Hard Quiz. 10.35 Austin. 11.05 ABC Late News. 11.25 Grand Designs New Zealand. 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

10.55 Seven News Special: Biden V Trump – The Debate. 12.35 Seven Morning News.

1.00 Border Security: International. 1.30 Motorbike Cops. 2.00 House Of Wellness.

3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE: Under The Tuscan Sun. (2003) Diane Lane, Sandra Oh, Lindsay Duncan. 10.50 To Be Advised. 11.50 Criminal Confessions.

12.50 Boy To Man. 2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Uptown Girls. (2003) 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. Round 17.

Canterbury Bulldogs v Cronulla Sharks.

9.55 Golden Point. 10.40 MOVIE: The Little Things. (2021) Denzel Washington.

1.00 Tipping Point. 2.00 Pointless.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Postcards. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. 11.00 The Drew Barrymore Show. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Entertainment Tonight. 1.30 Judge Judy.

2.00 Ready Steady Cook. 3.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful.

5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. 9.40 The Cheap Seats.

10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project.

12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. 10.10 Great Canal Journeys. 11.05 Icons. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Dagger In The Cathedral Of Florence. 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.15 Scenic Coastal Walks With Kate Humble. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Movement And The Madman. 8.30 Secrets Of The Lost Liners. Final. 9.20 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. 10.10 SBS World News Late. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Industry Leaders.

2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Australia’s Best Backyards. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes.

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

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Secrets Of Supercars.

3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Nature Gone Wild. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers.

6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 7.20 AFL. Brisbane Lions v Melbourne. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Behave Yourself. 2.30 Blackish. 3.30 Lopez Vs. Lopez. New. 4.25 Conjoined Twins. 5.25 Declassified: The Royal Scandals. 6.30 MOVIE: The Prince & Me 4: The Elephant Adventure. (2010) 8.30 MOVIE: Django Unchained. (2012) Jamie Foxx. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 Roads Less Travelled. 8.30 Jake And The Fatman. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 JAG. 1.30 NCIS. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder.

5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: New Orleans. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Big Bang. 1.30 Becker.

2.00 Rules Of Engagement. 2.30 King Of Queens. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Friends. 5.30 The Big Bang Theory. 6.30 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.55 Doctor Who. 3.40 Speechless. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Amazing Spaces Snow And Ice. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: A Perfect Murder.

(1998) 10.15 ER. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.35 Operation Ouch!

9.05 Officially Amazing. 9.35 Dragon Ball Super. 9.55 Supernatural Academy. 10.20 The PM’s Daughter. 10.45 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. Final. 8.45 ABC News Tonight. 9.00 The World. 9.30 Close Of Business. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.05 Saved & Remade. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow.

3.35 MOVIE: Loser Takes All. (1956) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Mega Zoo. 8.30 To Be Advised. 1.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.40 Over The Black Dot. 3.30 BBC News At Ten. 4.00 ABC World News Tonight. 4.25 PBS News. 5.25 Underground Worlds. 6.20 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats.

8.30 Travel Man’s Greatest Trips. 9.25 Sex Before The Internet. 10.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Ladies In Black. 1.20 Father Brown. Final. 2.05 Gruen. 2.45 Spicks And Specks. 3.10 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 3.40 Megafauna: What Killed Australia’s Giants? 4.30 Restoration Australia. Final. 5.30 Landline. 6.00 Stuff The British Stole. 6.30 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Classic 100 Concert 2024.

9.00 Midsomer Murders.

10.35 Ladies In Black. 11.25 Shetland.

12.25 Rage.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

12.00 Horse Racing. Tattersall’s Tiara Raceday, McKell Cup Day and Caulfield Winter Series Day. 1.30 Football. AFL. Round 16. Sydney v Fremantle. 4.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line.

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 Football.

AFL. Round 16. Adelaide v GWS Giants.

10.30 MOVIE: xXx. (2002) 1.00 Criminal Confessions. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Getaway. 6.30 A Current Affair.

7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 Business Drive. 1.00 Great Australian Detour. 1.30 MOVIE: The Cutting Edge.

(1992) 3.30 The Lap. Final. 4.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE: Twister. (1996) Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton. 9.45 MOVIE: Volcano. (1997) Tommy Lee Jones, Anne Heche. 11.45 MOVIE: Song To Song. (2017) 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 On The Fly. 7.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 8.00 Farm To Fork. 8.30 MasterChef Australia.

9.40 My Market Kitchen. 10.00 Ready Steady Cook. 11.00 Australia By Design: Innovations. 11.30 The Drew Barrymore Show. 2.00 Pooches At Play. 2.30 The Yes Experiment. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under.

3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.00 Ready Steady Cook. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 The Brighter Side: Save. Grow. Dream.

6.30 The Dog House Australia. 7.30 The Dog House. 8.30 Ambulance UK. 11.00 The Cheap Seats. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. 10.00 Lancefield Dreaming.

10.35 Outside: Beyond The Lens. 11.05 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Cup Series. H’lights. 4.00 Sailing. SailGP. H’lights. 5.00 Sports Woman. 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Jersey And Guernsey. 8.30 Cycling. Tour de France.

Stage 1. 2.20 Blinded. 4.10 Peer To Peer.

4.40 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Medical Emergency. 1.30 Horse Racing. Tattersall’s Tiara Raceday, McKell Cup Day and Caulfield Winter Series Day. 5.00 Bargain Hunt. 6.00 Heathrow. 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 NDRC Nitro Funny Cars. H’lights. 4.00 Barrett-Jackson: Revved Up. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: Jurassic World. (2015) 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.15 Yummy Mummies. 1.45 Frogger. 2.45 Dancing With The Stars: All Stars. 4.30 Britain’s Got Talent. 5.45 MOVIE: Open Season. (2006) 7.30 MOVIE: 50 First Dates. (2004) 9.30 MOVIE: Chef. (2014) Jon Favreau. 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping.

9.00 Pooches At Play. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 Snap Happy.

12.00 Jake And The Fatman. 1.00 IFISH. 2.00 JAG. 4.00 Tough Tested. 5.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 48 Hours. 11.15 Blue Bloods.

1.10 FBI. 2.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

11.30 The King Of Queens. 12.00 Rules Of Engagement.

12.30 Impractical Jokers. 1.30 The Neighborhood. 2.30 Becker. 3.00 Frasier.

4.00 Friends. 4.30 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.20 ER. 3.05 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 3.45 Speechless. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Amazing Spaces. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.20 Ab Fab. 10.50 ER. 12.20 Rage. 1.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Karma’s World. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 7.55 The Crystal Maze.

8.45 All-Round Champion. 9.35 MOVIE: Fantastic Mr. Fox. (2009) 11.00 Good Game Spawn Point. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.30 Close Of Business.

4.00 News. 4.15 Planet America: Fireside Chat. 5.00 News. 5.30 World This Week.

6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Creative Types.

7.00 News. 7.30 Compass. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.15 Four Corners. 9.00 News.

9.30 Stateline. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

11.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 11.30 Explore. 11.45 MOVIE: Carry On Nurse. (1959) 1.30 MOVIE: Operation Bullshine. (1959) 3.15 MOVIE: Father’s Doing Fine. (1952) 5.00 MOVIE: A Hole In The Head. (1959) 7.30 To Be Advised. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.05 Patriot Brains. 3.00 Our Stories: Connecting With Country.

3.30 BBC News At Ten. 4.00 ABC World News Tonight. 4.25 PBS News. 5.25 Tattoo Age. 5.55 The Food That Built The World.

7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 The Nine Lives Of. New. 10.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

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

11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.30 The Secret History Of The British Garden. 3.30 Simply Nigella.

4.20 Secrets Of The Museum. 5.10 Grand Designs Revisited. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Austin. 8.30 Ladies In Black. 9.20 The Split. 10.20 Shetland.

11.20 Annika. 12.10 The Trouble With Maggie Cole. Final. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

12.00 House Of Wellness. 1.00 Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special. 1.30 To Be Advised. 3.05 Motorbike Cops. 3.30 Border Security: International. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dream Home. 8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.45 The Latest: Seven News. 10.15 Code 1: Minute By Minute.

11.15 Born To Kill? 12.15 Lipstick Jungle.

1.15 Travel Oz. 2.00 Home Shopping. 3.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show.

1.00 Drive TV. 1.30 Explore. 1.45 Do You Want To Live Forever? 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 17. Penrith Panthers v North Queensland Cowboys. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Travel Guides. 8.00 60 Minutes. 9.00 The Murder Of Lyn Dawson. 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 The First 48. 11.25 Transplant. 1.05 The Lap. 2.05 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey. 9.00 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn. 9.30 The Drew Barrymore Show. 12.00 MasterChef Australia. 1.10 My Market Kitchen.

1.30 Cook With Luke. 2.00 Roads Less Travelled. 2.30 Food Trail: South Africa.

3.00 Australia By Design: Architecture.

3.30 The Brighter Side: Save. Grow.

Dream. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 4.30 Farm To Fork.

5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. 8.55 Tulsa King. 9.45 FBI. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Tour De France.

8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 10.30 Outside: Beyond The Lens. 11.00 Ireland In Music.

12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights.

1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. 3.55 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. 4.30 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Arc De Triomphe: The Passion Of A Nation. 8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 2. 1.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.45 The Highland Vet. 3.45 Bondi Vet. 4.45 Escape To The Country. 5.45 Escape To The Perfect Town. 6.45 Escape To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Kath & Kim. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Fish’n. 2.00 Fishy Business. 2.30 Step Outside. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Extreme Ice. 5.00 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor.

(2008) 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.45 Home And Away. 3.30 To Be Advised. 5.00 Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special. 5.30 Animals Aboard With Dr Harry. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

10.00 Deal Or No Deal.

11.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.30 JAG. 1.30 Luxury Escapes. 2.00 MasterChef Australia. 3.10 Buy To Build. 3.35 On The Fly. 4.00 Pooches At Play. 4.30 What’s Up Down Under. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Becker. 6.30 Frasier.

7.30 Neighbours. 9.30 Becker. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Becker. 11.30 Frasier. 12.30 The Middle. 5.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 South Park.

12.00 Home Shopping. 2.00 MTV Cribs International. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.40 Speechless. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Amazing Spaces. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Shooting Joe Exotic. 9.20 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 10.05 ER. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Karma’s World. 7.30 MOVIE: Open Season 2. (2008) 8.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.35 Merlin. 11.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 News. 3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 Landline. 5.00 News With Auslan. 5.30 News Regional. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Stateline. 7.00 National News.

7.30 Insiders. 8.30 News Tonight. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.30 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 2.00 MOVIE: Frankie And Johnny. (1966) 4.00 MOVIE: Some Like It Hot. (1959) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Pelican Brief. (1993) Denzel Washington, Julia Roberts. 11.20 Chicago Med. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 Tour de France.

4.00 Blaktrax. 4.30 ABC World News.

5.00 PBS Washington. 5.25 Alone Denmark. 6.35 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 MH370: The Lost Flight.

9.30 WWE Legends. 11.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Landline. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow.

12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Australia Remastered. 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Restoration Australia. 3.55 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond… 4.45 Grand Designs: The Streets. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Stuff The British Stole. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch. 9.35 Monday’s Experts. 10.05 Gruen. 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. 11.15 Planet America. Final. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Catch Phrase. 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 Dream Home.

9.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit.

10.00 S.W.A.T. 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 Evil

By Design. 12.30 The Event. 1.30 Kochie’s Business Builders. 2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: The Engagement Dress. (2023) Angel Prater, Mike Manning. 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 Do You Want To Live Forever?

8.40 Limitless With Chris Hemsworth: Fasting.

9.45 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 1.

12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 1 Late.

5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. 11.00 The Drew Barrymore Show. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.10 Judge Judy. 1.40 MasterChef Australia.

3.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 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 MasterChef Australia. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? 9.40 Ghosts.

Return. 10.05 Just For Laughs Australia.

10.35 10’s Late News. 11.00 The Project.

12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Tour De France.

8.00 WorldWatch. 9.40 Peer To Peer.

10.10 WorldWatch. 11.00 Tour De France Highlights Review. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 A Short History Of Living Longer.

3.00 Trail Towns. 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles. 8.30 Cycling. Tour de France.

Stage 3. 1.45 Sisi. 3.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Business Builders. 1.30 Our Town. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes.

5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.30 Circuit Drivers C’ship.

3.30 Supercar Customiser: Yianni. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration.

5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars.

7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 8.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 9.30 Appalachian Outlaws. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. 12.00 My Kitchen Rules. 1.40 The Change Labz.

2.10 To Be Advised. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 The Amazing Race. 6.30 Funniest Ever Crazy Cats. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order: LA. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 Roads Less Travelled. 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.30 Tough Tested. 11.30 JAG. 1.30 NCIS. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 FBI. 11.15 Blue Bloods. 12.15 Home Shopping.

2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Big Bang. 1.30 Becker.

2.00 Rules Of Engagement. 2.30 King Of Queens. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Friends. 5.30 The Big Bang Theory. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends.

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 ER. 2.55 Doctor Who. 3.40 Speech-less.

4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters.

5.25 Amazing Spaces. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.15 MythBusters.

10.05 ER. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Andy And The Band.

7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Little Lunch.

8.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 8.50 Style It Out. 9.20 Back In Time For Dinner. 10.15 Doctor Who. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

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

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

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.55 Country Life For Half The Price. 2.55 Antiques Roadshow. 3.25 MOVIE: Private’s Progress. (1956) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Wimbledon 2024 PreShow. 8.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 1.

9.45 Coroner. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Tour De France Review and H’lights. 4.00 ABC America.

4.55 PBS News. 5.25 Underground Worlds.

6.20 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. 9.25 Tiny Beautiful Things. 10.00 Late Programs.

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Do You Want To Live Forever? 1.15 Talking Honey. 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 Tipping Point Australia Olympic Specials.

9.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 2.

12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 2 Late.

5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. 11.00 The Drew Barrymore Show. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Entertainment Tonight. 1.20 Judge Judy. 1.50 MasterChef Australia.

3.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 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 MasterChef Australia. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. 9.40 NCIS. 10.40 10’s Late News.

11.05 The Project. 12.05 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Tour De France.

8.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Tour De France Highlights Review. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 A Short History Of Living Longer.

3.00 Living Black. 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Cycling. Tour de France.

Stage 4. 1.50 Unseen. 3.35 Peer To Peer.

4.35 Bamay. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Auction Squad. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency.

4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.50 A Touch Of Frost. 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Gem Hunters Down Under. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Supercar Customiser: Yianni. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 8.30 Kings Of Pain.

9.30 Family Guy. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.40 Behave Yourself. 2.30 To Be Advised. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 The Amazing Race. 6.30 Funniest Ever Toddler Tantrums. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 MOVIE: The Hot Chick. (2002) Rob Schneider, Rachel McAdams. 10.50 First Dates Australia. 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping.

8.00 What’s Up Down Under. 8.30 Jake And The Fatman.

9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 JAG. 1.30 NCIS. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 FBI. 11.15 Blue Bloods. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Big Bang. 1.30 Becker.

2.00 Rules Of Engagement. 2.30 King Of Queens. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Friends. 5.30 The Big Bang Theory. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends.

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.55 Doctor Who. 3.40 Speechless. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Amazing Spaces. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 The Cleaner. 9.00 Austin. 9.30 Changing Ends.

9.55 ER. 11.25 Rage. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Andy And The Band.

7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Little Lunch.

8.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 8.50 Deadly Mission: Shark. 9.20 Planet Expedition. 10.10 Doctor Who. 10.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

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

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

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.05 Country Life For Half The Price. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Catch Us If You Can. (1965) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Wimbledon 2024 PreShow. 8.00 Wimbledon. 9.00 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review and H’lights. 4.00 ABC World News Tonight. 4.25 PBS News.

5.25 Underground Worlds. 6.20 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats.

8.30 Alone. 9.40 Hoarders. 10.35 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 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Restoration Australia. 3.55 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond…

4.45 Grand Designs: The Streets. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz.

8.30 Gruen. 9.10 Austin. 9.40 Spicks And Specks. 10.10 QI. 10.40 ABC Late News.

10.55 The Business. 11.10 Wreck. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.45 Motorbike Cops. 2.15 Catch Phrase. 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 UK. 8.30 The Front Bar. 9.30 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. 10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Talking Footy. 12.00 Dracula. 1.00 Travel Oz. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Love, Game, Match. (2022) Cristine Prosperi, Dale Moss, Fred Galle. 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 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 8.30 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 3.

12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 3 Late.

5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. 11.00 The Drew Barrymore Show. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Entertainment Tonight. 1.20 Judge Judy.

1.50 MasterChef Australia. 3.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 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 MasterChef Australia.

8.45 NCIS: Sydney. Final. 9.45 FBI: International. 10.35 10’s Late News. 11.00 The Project. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Tour De France.

8.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Insight. 3.00 Trail Towns. 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Michael Mosley: The Doctor Who Changed Britain. 8.10 The Truth About Sleep. 9.20 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 5. 1.55 Trom. 3.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. 3.30 Harry’s Practice.

4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Judge John Deed. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Counting Cars. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Supercar Customiser: Yianni. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.00 The Force: BTL. 8.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.30 Behave Yourself. 2.30 The Change Labz. 3.00 Black-ish. 3.30 Lopez Vs. Lopez. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 The Amazing Race. 6.30 Funniest Dogs Behaving Badly. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping.

8.00 What’s Up Down Under. 8.30 Jake And The Fatman.

9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 JAG. 1.30 NCIS. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 FBI. 11.15 Blue Bloods. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Big Bang. 1.30 Becker.

2.00 Rules Of Engagement. 2.30 King Of Queens. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Friends. 5.30 The Big Bang Theory. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends.

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.50 Doctor Who. 3.40 Speechless. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters.

5.25 Amazing Spaces. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Miniseries: Us. 9.30 Gold Diggers. 9.55 ER. 11.25 Rage. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Andy And The Band.

7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Little Lunch.

8.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 8.50 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.15 Robot Wars.

10.15 Doctor Who. 11.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

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

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

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.05 Country Life For Half The Price. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Carry On Regardless. (1961) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Wimbledon 2024 PreShow. 8.00 Wimbledon. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review and H’lights. 4.00 ABC World News Tonight. 4.30 PBS News.

5.30 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 6.20 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats.

8.30 Under The Banner Of Heaven. 10.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Secret Science.

Final. 1.25 The Greek Islands With Julia Bradbury. 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Restoration Australia. 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific.

4.40 Grand Designs: The Streets.

5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Grand Designs Revisited. 8.50 Grand Designs: The Streets. Return. 9.35 Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things. 10.40 The Business. 10.55 ABC Late News. 11.10 The Art Of... 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Wedding Veil. (2022) Lacey Chabert. 2.00 Kochie’s Business Builders.

2.30 Border Security: International. 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 Britain’s Got Talent.

10.45 Air Crash Investigations. 12.45 The Goldbergs. 1.15 Criminal Confessions.

2.30 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Love Afloat. (2022) Alanna Smith. 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. Round 18.

Parramatta Eels v South Sydney Rabbitohs.

9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. 10.30 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 4. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 4 Late. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. 11.00 The Drew Barrymore Show. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Entertainment Tonight. 1.20 Judge Judy. 1.50 MasterChef Australia.

3.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 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 Taskmaster Australia. 8.40 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Tour De France.

8.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Tour De France Highlights Review. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 A Short History Of Living Longer.

3.00 Trail Towns. 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Guillaume’s French Atlantic. 8.30 Martin Clunes Secret World Of Guide Dogs. 9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 6. 2.00 The Congregation. 3.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Auction Squad. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes.

5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Shetland.

11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Motor MythBusters.

3.00 Billy Exterminator. 3.30 Supercar Customiser. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Full Custom Garage. 8.30 MOVIE: Terminator Salvation. (2009) 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.30 Behave Yourself. 2.30 The Change Labz. 3.00 Black-ish. 3.30 Lopez Vs. Lopez. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 The Amazing Race. 6.30 Funniest Cutest Kittens Ever. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s Costa Del Nightmares. 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping.

8.00 What’s Up Down Under. 8.30 Jake And The Fatman.

9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 JAG. 1.30 NCIS. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 FBI. 11.15 Blue Bloods. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Big Bang. 1.30 Becker.

2.00 Rules Of Engagement. 2.30 King Of Queens. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Friends. 5.30 The Big Bang Theory. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends.

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.50 Doctor Who. 3.40 Speechless. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.30 MythBusters.

5.25 Amazing Spaces. 6.10 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Hard Quiz. 9.00 Gruen. 9.35 Monday’s Experts. 10.05 ER. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Andy And The Band.

7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Little Lunch.

8.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 8.50 Muster Dogs.

9.45 Style It Out. 10.15 Doctor Who. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

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

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

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.50 Explore. 2.05 Country Life For Half The Price. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: South Of Algiers.

(1953) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Wimbledon 2024 Pre-Show. 8.00 Tennis. Wimbledon.

Day 4. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review and H’lights. 4.00 ABC World News Tonight. 4.25 PBS News.

5.25 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats.

8.30 History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. 10.10 Late Programs.

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A C E T R E N A O A D S S S E T E E R Y

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Border Security: International. 2.00 Catch Phrase. 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 Dream Home.

9.10 The Good Doctor.

10.10 Ambulance: Code Red. 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 The Real Manhunter. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

F A T A L

THURSDAY, JULY 4

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Miniseries: Ridley Road.

2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Restoration Australia. 3.55 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond…

4.40 Grand Designs: The Streets. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.25 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Megafauna: What Killed Australia’s Giants? 8.50 Secret Science. Final. 9.20 The Art Of...

9.50 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 10.25 ABC Late News. 10.40 The Business. 10.55 Four Corners. 11.40 Late Programs.

EDGEWORD WALRUS, WARMTH, USHERS, THEIRS

TUESDAY, JULY 2

Your Seven-Day TV Guide

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Sport

Fantastic turnout: 15 games of soccer played!

By KATIE MCCUTCHEON, NARROMINE SOCCER CLUB NARROMINE Soccer Club enjoyed a wonderful experience on Saturday in Narromine, with a total 15 games of soccer played from Under-5s through to our under-12s!

This week, the Under-7 Ninjas and Rebels also really showed that training drills are starting to come to fruition, with lots of calling for the ball and great passing!

The Club also had the pleasure of Roy Thomas last week at training for our up-and-coming players, helping with areas of technical skills and also mentoring our coaches.

Roy is the holder of a UEFA Professional Licence, and is the Head of Coaching at Swansea City Football Club and, before that, was coach of the Welsh Women’s National Football team (1996–2000), as well as a stint as manager. We look forward to welcoming him back to Australia in late Spring.

Also, congratulations to our Rep players who defeated Orange 2-0 and Bathurst 4-0 on Sunday, with Bella scoring all six goals.

Lucy Walker in action. PHOTOS: NARROMINE SOCCER CLUB.

Tilly Dowell and Bella Smyth love their soccer!

Under-7 Ninjas are also doing really well. Coach Katie McCutcheon, Connor Walker, Olivia Beattie, Chloe McCutcheon, Elsie Barclay, Lacey Cooper and Chase Morris.

GERRIES GOLF

Win for “Maso” in latest Gerries’ comp

By NORM LEWIS ONLY five diehard golfers turned up for the weekly Gerries’ golf competition last Wednesday.

The winner on the day was Brian Masling, or “Maso” as he’s known, with a score of 20 points. The runner-up was Phil White on 18.

Once again, there was no winner of the Nearest-the-Pin but, in an exciting development, there was a tie for the NAGA prize between "Boof" Fraser and "Pom" Harding on 17 points.

The count-back was used to declare "Boof" the winner.

Frankly, folks, it’s not often that we get multiple candidates

Under-7 Rebels are going great guns! Coach Summer Lewis, Reed, Billy, Sawyer, Sidney, Bain, and Henry.

for the NAGA prize, the name of which is just too rude to print…

The next Gerries’ golf competition is on Wednesday and the hit off time is early afternoon.

Results will appear in next week's Narromine Star.

Veterans golf THERE’S no local comp for Veteran golfers this week, however, Coonamble did hold their Open on Wednesday, June 19 with a field of 24 players. The Men's A-Grade winner was Scott MacDougal (Trangie) with Chris Peter (Narromine) second. Well done, lads.

The next Vets’ Open is in mid-July, which is the popular Albert event. Our own Open is in early August.

That's all for this week. See you at the 19th!

Soccer coaches: Mel McCutcheon, Katie McCutcheon, Hannah Hohnstein, Jacqui McCutcheon, Prue Barclay, Roy Thomas, Daryl Healey, Summer Lewis and Sara McGilchrist (Narromine Soccer Club Secretary).

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, June 27, 2024

Coonamble meeting, raced at Dubbo on Wednesday, June 19

RACING NG ORT REPORT

By COLIN HODGES COMPELLING Truth has again demolished the opposition at Dubbo, this time in the feature sprint race at the recent meeting transferred from Coonamble due to a saturated track.

Taken on for the lead by Small Town in the 1100 metres Nutrien Ag Solutions Showcase Coonamble Cannonball, Compelling Truth (Jake Prac-

ey-Holmes, $1.55 to $1.30 favourite) broke clear as heads turned for home and cleared out to score by 7 lengths from Foreign Brother (Ken Dunbar, $26) and Delexo (Nick Heywood, $8.50).

Trained at Mudgee by Mack Griffith, the four-year-old gelding Compelling Truth now has an overall tally of six wins from 13 starts and at Dubbo has recorded a second placing and five wins from six starts with the majority of wins being by big margins.

Apart from the scintillating performance by Compelling Truth, a highlight was the winning treble to Dubbo

Competition heats up in latest social bowls OUR social bowls results from last week show the competition heating up our otherwise very cold greens!

Games on last Thursday involved 16 players turning up for a nice afternoon of bowls with two games of Triples and a game of Pairs taking place.

In the Pairs, Danny C and Luke H put the cleaners through Neil and (Master Tiger) Sticker, by 19-9.

In the Triples, Richard, Greg, and Cranky (Tiger) had a big win over Cliffy, Carl, and Frenchy, by 18-4 (Frenchy just can’t buy a win!), while Robbie S, Col, and Duane (seldom loses) Faro defeated Puddy, Bruce P, and Dave by 26-10.

Winners for the day were Duane and team.

Last Sunday, another 16 bowlers did battle on a nice warm morning, with two games of Triples and one of Pairs taking place.

In the Pairs, Ray and Bruce P soundly defeated Mitch and Rossie, 2313. In the Triples, Billy (Parra coming last!)

W, Wilkie, and Adam narrowly defeated Noi, Carl, and Dave in a close game, 14-12.

In the other Triples game, Greg, Richard and Cranky took the win from Neil, Danny, and Dale by 15-10, with Cranky and team winning the day.

Social bowlers will also be travelling to Trangie next Sunday, so let us know if you’re coming. There are also

Deelbreaka (Nick Heywood, $5.50 ) in third place.

Local trainer Natalie Pearce does a good job with her small team and celebrated a win by the honest Sports Page in the 1300 metres Dave Carter Plumbing/GM Construction Class One Handicap.

Ridden by Dubbo jockey Ken Dunbar, Sports Page ($5.50) reached the lead in the straight then raced to a dominant win by over four lengths from Allande (Ashley Morgan, $2.50 fav.) and World Atlas (Patrick Scorse, $13).

Formerly from Coonamble and now a successful trainer at Wyong, Damien Lane won

the 1200 metres Coonamble Roadhouse/Dunstan Farmers 2YO Showcase Handicap with Singing Star.

A Dubbo winner at debut and then runner-up to Girrawheen in the Dubbo Silver Goblet, Singing Star (Anna Roper, $1.80 to $1.70 fav.) led for home and after drifting to near the outside fence lasted to win by a short head from Poisen Point (Georgina McDonnell, $8) with Body Of Venus, Patrick Scorse, $15) a close third.

Dubbo will next race on Sunday June 30 while the Coonamble Gold Cup meeting is scheduled for Sunday October 13.

GOLF CLUB NOTES

CRACKAJACK’S COLUMN

By JOHN EDWARDS, NARROMINE BOWLING CLUB

trainer Michael Mulholland with Charge Away (Will Stanley, $8.50), Foxwell (Will Stanley, $5) and Shamister (Serg Lisnyy, $10).

Owned by Kel Turner from Dubbo, the lightly raced 6-year-old black gelding Foxwell backed up from winning at Gunnedah with a tough win in the 1300 metres Swanny’s Foods/PW Concrete Class One Handicap.

Headed at the top of the straight by Deelbreaka, Foxwell (Will Stanley, $5) fought back to regain the lead and eventually won by a half neck from the fast fi nishing Pluckten (Shae Wilkes, $6.50) with

some district events coming up, so nominate if you are interested.

Things to look forward to in the club include our monster raffle next month (more info on social media), and the next Trivia Night which supports local community organsiations. Don’t forget to also stop by the club for the twice-weekly raffles.

Joke of the Week Bob visited his 90-year-old grandpa who lived way out in the country. On the fi rst morning of the visit, Bob’s grandpa prepared a breakfast of bacon and eggs.

Bob noticed a fi lmlike substance on his plate and asked, “Are these plates clean?”

His grandpa replied: “They’re as clean as cold water can get them.

Just go ahead and finish your meal.”

For lunch, Grandpa made hamburgers. Again, Bob was concerned about the plates, as his appeared to have specks of dried egg on it.

“Are you sure these plates are clean?” he asked again.

Without looking up, Grandpa said: “I told you before, those dishes are as clean as cold water can get them!”

Later, as Bob was leaving, his grandpa’s dog started to growl and wouldn’t let him pass.

Bob said: “Grandpa, your dog won’t let me get by!”

Grandpa yelled to the dog: “Cold Water, go lie down!”

Until next week — have a good week and good bowling!

Big field contests the Scramble

Sunday’s Scramble winners: Nigel Tyack, John Tyson, Daren Campbell, and Tony Mann. PHOTOS: GREG KEARINES.

By NORM LEWIS LAST Sunday, the Narromine Golf Club played host to the statewide Scramble, a Four-Person Ambrose event over 18 holes, run

by NSW Golf.

The winners of the preliminary rounds advance to the next round, which will be played on a course to be notified by NSW Golf.

Sunday’s event attracted a top field of 84 golfers from clubs across the western areas of the state. Hitting off at 10am, it was a great day of golf, and players were provided with a barbecue lunch to boot.

The winning team from Nyngan included Nigel Tyack, John Tyson, Darren Campbell, and our own Tony Mann as a late replacement. They won with a score of nett 55.375.

The runners-up, with a score of 56.75, were a Dubbo team which included Narromine member Rus-

LADIES GOLF

Gainsford top scores in two competitions

By DALE HARDING LAST Wednesday was a very frosty morning but, as the sun was shining after a cold start, it turned out to be a beautiful day at the Golf Club.

Some eight ladies played nine holes for a trophy donated by Robyn Jones. Wendy Jeffery won the trophy, scoring 40 nett, and the golf ball winner was Marj

Antony Beetson and Daniel Coen were runners-up in Saturday’s Two-Person Irish Stableford at Narromine Golf Club.

sell Hunt, John O'Mally, Graham Allen, and Peter Bass.

Third place went to Jarrod Laird, Jacob Taylor, Jordan Taylor, and Pat Mayers, with a score of 56.87.

The Nearest-the-Pin (NTP) winners were Russ Hunt (on the third), Graham Allan (the ninth), Tony Mann (the 10th), Craig Duff (the 17th), and Jason McPherson (the 18th). Long Drive winners were Mitch Smith on the eighth, and Ryan Richardson on the 11th.

Club Captain, Alex Sambrook thanked all those who helped make this really great and enjoyable day successful, paying special tribute to the barbecue cooks, bar staff, and those who were up at daylight in the cold to check the course and rake the greens for the early start.

Congratulations go to the winners with a best-of-luck for their next round.

On Saturday, 17 players took part in a Two-Person Irish Stableford for trophies donated by Matt Brown and Steve Squires.

Winners on the day were Tony Harding and Shane Liddell on 63, from Anthony Beetson and Dan Cullen on 60. There was no winner of the NTP on the ninth, and Matt Brown took the prize on the 17th. The long drive on the 16th went to Dan Coen.

One club match play event was played, with Steve Squires defeating Adam Davis, 3-1.

This weekend there will be a Four Ball Aggregate Stableford played for trophies from Peter Gainsford and Greg Barling.

However, please note, no Junior Clinic or Men's Competition will take place as the Ladies will have the course for their Open and Sand Green Teams event.

That's all for this week. See you all at the 19th.

Kelly on 41 nett.

The 18-hole ball winner was Vicki Gainsford on 72 nett, on a count-back from Linda Hutchinson, who also won a ball. Nearest-to-the-pins (NTP) were won

by Mandy Dunbar and Vicki Gainsford.

We also had a putting competition over nine holes, with Linda Hutchinson and Vicki Gainsford having 12 putts. The drawn cards were awarded to Dale Harding and Judy Heckendorf.

On Saturday, a small field braved the elements with the 18-

hole players vying for the monthly medal and a trophy donated by Vicki Tuck. The medal and trophy were won by Vicki Gainsford, scoring 77 nett.

The nine-hole ball was won

by Anne Harmer on 35 nett.

NTPs went to Carol McDonald, Michelle Ashdown, and Vicki Gainsford, while the drawn card went to Wendy Jeffery.

On Wednesday, it was the Elaine Ashdown Memorial Trophy donated by the Solo card ladies, followed by lunch.

See you on the course!

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Tennis club honours Peter Cale with life membership

By SHARON BONTHUYS

AT its meeting last week, the newly rejuvenated Narromine Tennis Club honoured long-standing member and former office bearer, Peter Cale, with honorary life membership.

The award is a fitting tribute to Mr Cale, who has been involved with the Club for three decades, and has fulfi lled multiple concurrent executive roles over a number of years.

With a new executive committee formed last month, Mr Cale has been able to now step back and enjoy watching the next generation drive the sport’s resurgence in Narromine.

“Until last month, Peter Cale had been managing all executive roles of the club for the past 10 years,” said Narromine Tennis Club secretary, Keiley Noble.

“Peter has done a fantastic job keeping the club going through droughts and pandemics and advocating for the club with the recent renovations that have taken place,” she added.

Mr Cale was presented with his honorary life membership and a plaque at the meeting last Wednesday by the newly-installed tennis club president, Henry Buttsworth.

“Pete, thank you for everything you’ve done over the years,” Mr Buttsworth said, paying tribute to Mr Cale’s hard work and dedication that kept the tennis dream alive in the community.

“Without it, we could never hope to do what we want to do in the future here,” he added.

Mrs Noble echoed these sentiments.

“We are so lucky to have someone as dedicated to the sport as Peter is within our community,” she said.

“We really just want to thank him for his incredible service and support of the Narromine Tennis Club,” Mrs Noble concluded.

Peter’s wife Tammy was on-hand to see him presented with his award at the meeting.

Peter and Tammy Cale.

The Narromine Tennis Club meets prior to social tennis.

Social tennis players Tom, Greg, Deidre, Lanae, and Wendy get ready to play on the new courts.

Peter Cale received honorary life membership from Narromine Tennis Club president, Henry Buttsworth. PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR.

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