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Man charged following theft of police vehicle

R U OK? Men’s sheds supporting men’s mental health STORY: PAGE 4

Jones wins primary vote — and may run for mayor

By SHARON BONTHUYS DAYS after the local government election last weekend, former sitting councillor, Ewen Jones has clearly won the primary vote in Narromine shire, and may run for mayor.

Jones scored well over 500 first-preference votes in Saturday’s poll, easily passing the quota threshold needed for a position on the new council.

His nearest rival, Craig Davies, is almost 90 votes behind in the vote counting, according to the NSW Electoral Commission’s (NSWEC) Virtual Tally Room at the time of writing.

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By SHARON BONTHUYS ALMOST 30 local babies and toddlers and their parents participated in a beautiful Welcome Baby to Country ceremony held during Narromine NAIDOC Week celebrations on Monday.

It was the third time the event has been held in Narromine, and each year more families are participating, said Liz Harris from event organiser, CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes (CCWF).

“Each year it just gets bigger,” Ms Harris said, noting the huge increase from last year’s event which Welcomed 12 babies to Country at Tom Perry Park.

“It’s a proud moment to have all our families come together for this, and CCWF is delighted to bring all of the community together to start NAIDOC Week,” added colleague Jaqui Hull.

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“The Welcome Baby to Country ceremony means a lot and helps us remain connected to community,” Mrs Cooney said.

“It’s great to have this in Narromine,” she added, indicating her older child had also participated in a Welcome Baby to Country ceremony but not in Narromine.

CCWF organiser Liz Harris joined acting general manag-

er of Narromine Shire Council, Marion Truscott, to raise the Aboriginal and Australian Flags at the event.

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Thursday, September 19, 2024 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

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Top night out for “Top Gun on the Tarmac”

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THE FORECAST Thursday, September 19 Min 4. Max 25. Sunny. Chance of any rain: 5% Central West Slopes and Plains area: Sunny.

Areas of frost in the south in the early morning.

Light winds becoming westerly 25 to 40 km/h in the morning then tending southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 6 with daytime temperatures reaching 21 to 28.

Sun protection recommended from 8:50 am to 3:00 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High] Friday, September 20 Min 5. Max 20. Sunny. Chance of any rain: 5% Central West Slopes and Plains area: Mostly sunny. The chance of morning frost on the

Over 200 people attended Top Gun on the Tarmac earlier this month at Narromine Aero Club. PHOTO: NARROMINE AERO CLUB.

By SHARON BONTHUYS MORE than 200 people entered the “danger zone” on the first Saturday in September as Narromine Aero Club hosted its hotly-anticipated outdoor cinema event, “Top Gun on the Tarmac”.

The warm weather brought out the families en masse for the free screening of “Top Gun: Maverick”, the long-awaited sequel to the 1986 fighter action fi lm “Top Gun”.

At the event, the top-rating movie was beamed onto an outdoor screen set up on the tarmac in front of the Aero Club, flanked by locally-based aircraft.

Some fi lmgoers had also taken the opportunity to visit the Narromine Aviation Museum next door before the screening, which offered free entry. In a novel fundraising drive, many also bought bean-bags from the Aero Club with all money raised going to support the Narromine Can-

cer Support Group.

Narromine Lions Club, the Dessert Dealer, and the Narromine Gliding Club kept the hungry hordes fed, watered, and happy, while the Aero Club’s licensed bar provided cool beverages for the adults.

But the action wasn’t just limited to the screen. Narromine Aerodrome is a working airstrip and, ahead of the event, Club President Stewart Hignett said they had to plan the event around the possibility that the airstrip could be used by incoming aircraft during the show.

As it happened, the landing lights came on during the show, surprising the fi lm patrons — especially the many children — who thought it was just part of the evening’s entertainment.

That was until a helicopter landed for what turned out to be a patient medivac operation. It added a

huge boost to the excitement of the evening, especially for the youngest fi lmgoers present. Who doesn’t like a helicopter landing nearby, right?

The pilots were fed and entertained in the Aero Club while they waited for the patient to be stabilised at Narromine Hospital for eventual transport. The Narromine Star understands that the local patient is now recovering at home following the traumatic incident that led to the medivac operation.

The Narromine Aero Club was able to stage the free evening’s entertainment with the support of Tomingley Gold Operations and the Narromine Shire Council.

Stewart Hignett expressed his gratitude on behalf of the Narromine Aero Club to the region’s two largest employers for their support in bringing the event to town.

Rural Crime Matters

Man charged following theft of police vehicle A MAN has been charged and appeared in court after a police vehicle was allegedly stolen earlier this month.

About 3.10pm on Friday, September 6, emergency services were called to Craigie Lea Lane, Narromine, following reports of a car fi re.

On arrival, officers attached to Orana-Mid Western Police District located an unidentified vehicle well alight on the train line.

Fire and Rescue NSW officers extinguished the fi re and there were no injuries reported. southern plains. Light winds becoming west to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 24.

Sun protection recommended from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High] Saturday, September 21 Min 3. Max 2. Sunny. Chance of any rain: 5% Central West Slopes and Plains area: Mostly sunny. Patches of morning frost. Light winds becoming westerly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening.

Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 5 with daytime temperatures reaching between

While officers were conducting inquiries at the scene, however, a marked police vehicle — a 4WD Mitsubishi Pajero — was allegedly stolen by a man.

The police vehicle was found abandoned on Bloomfield Street, Trundle, on Saturday, September 7.

Following extensive investigations, an 18-year-old man was arrested by officers attached to Central North Police District, with the assistance of Western Region Operational Support Group, at a house on Cathundril Street, Nyngan.

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Sun protection recommended from 9:00 am to 2:50 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High] Sunday, September 22 Min 6. Max 21. Partly cloudy. Chance of any rain: 5% Monday, September 23 Min 4. Max 23. Sunny. Chance of any rain: 5% Tuesday, September 24 Min 6. Max 26. Partly cloudy. Chance of any rain: 20%

The man was taken to Nyngan Police Station and was charged with eight offences: drive conveyance taken without consent of owner, use offensive weapon to prevent lawful detention, steal motor vehicle, assault police officer in execution of duty, common assault, take and drive conveyance without consent of owner, drive whilst disqualified, and breach bail.

He was refused bail to appear before Dubbo Local Court last Friday, September 13.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, September 19, 2024

Sweet treats at Hospital Auxiliary’s street stall

Volunteers John and Anne Shearman at the recent Narromine Hospital Auxiliary street stall.

Narromine Hospital Auxiliary volunteers Charmaine Treseder and Mavis Leak with customer Gerard D’Elboux, at the fund-raising stall earlier this month. PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR.

By SHARON BONTHUYS SWEET-TOOTHS of Narromine went into overdrive earlier this month as Narromine Hospital Auxiliary held another of their famous street stalls in the central business district.

Many avid bakers support the Auxiliary’s fi ne fundraising efforts, making cakes, slices, and other sweet treats which they do-

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nate towards days like these.

Other items for sale at the stall included books, handmade items, artwork, and plants.

Auxiliary Spokesperson Anne Shearman revealed the group was currently raising money for equipment at Narromine Hospital and thanked the community and donors for their contributions and support.

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In Brief

Around the traps…

THE Narromine Star is again pleased to bring our readers all the latest news-grabs from around the Shire and beyond. f Vehicle access to the new Narromine Wetlands’ carpark from Gainsborough Road remains closed until new fencing is completed, with the work delayed due to recent wet weather. Council will also upgrade the intersection of Tomingley Road and Gainsborough Road over the next year. f Fans of the “Birdsville Big Red Bash” will have to wait until 2026 to again enjoy Australia’s most-remote music festival. Organisers announced recently that the event will “take a breather in 2025” and return in July 2026. f The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has commenced its second annual review of the NSW biodiversity credits market, which plays an important role in the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme. IPART’s fi rst review found the market was not performing well in several key areas. Online consultation workshops will start next week, and submissions can be made to the review until early October. f The Rain-Agribusiness Roadshow is visiting Trangie and Nevertire next week to update customers on current markets and storage and logistics options in the lead-up to the 2024 harvest.

Farmgate services for temporary storage solutions and specialised fumigation service options will also be discussed. f Grant applications are open during September for Landcare and other environmental community groups and organisations to apply for funding to help plant 75,000 native trees and shrubs in urban and peri-urban areas across Australia. Further details are available from Landcare Australia. f Narromine and Trangie Aquatic Centres will re-open to the public on the last Saturday in September. Refurbishments have taken place at both centres, and they are ready to welcome pool patrons

back after a long, cold winter. There’s also now a handball court and extra seating at the Trangie complex. f Volunteering Australia (VA), the national peak body for volunteering, is seeking three experienced and dedicated people to offer their time as board members. The work involves providing governance and strategic leadership as the agency shapes policy, champions advocacy, and advances its mission across a wide-range of initiatives. Further details are available on the VA website. f The Vatican announced earlier this week that Sydney will host the 54th International Eucharistic Congress in 2028. Held every four years, the Congress is expected to draw tens of thousands of faithful Catholics from across the globe to Sydney. It will be the largest gathering held on Australian shores since World Youth Day 2008. f The Bureau of Health Information (BHI) Healthcare Quarterly report for public health services in NSW recorded 795,817 emergency department (ED) attendances between April to June 2024, up 3.3 per cent from the same time last year. EDs continued to see more patients with the most-urgent clinical conditions, with more patients allocated to the three most serious triage categories, while just 63.7 per cent of patients started their treatment on time — down 2.1 per cent on last year. Ambulance activity reached a new record of 385,345 responses, up 7.8 per cent on the previous year.

Despite the increase, response times remained relatively stable. f NSW farmer sentiment has climbed “back into the black” in the latest quarter, with the number with a positive outlook edging above those expecting conditions to deteriorate, a recent Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey has found. This comes as farmer concerns about dry seasonal conditions, high input costs, and declining commodity prices ease, and follows a decline in sentiment recorded in the previous quarter.

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Thursday, September 19, 2024 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

R U OK? Men’s sheds supporting men’s mental health Narromine Men’s Shedders, Darrell Masonwells, Trevor Mill, Alan Mann, Michael Murphy and Roger Blackman.

Trangie local, Col Simpson, on his repaired mobility scooter after Trangie Men’s Shed fixed a broken axle.

PHOTO: ALAN PALMER.

By SHARON BONTHUYS WITH R U OK? Day taking place just last week, you may be surprised to know every day is R U OK? Day at the Australia-wide phenomenon known as the Men’s Shed movement.

With more than 1200 Men’s Sheds across the country involving 50,000 “Shedders”, and operating internationally in 12 countries, each Shed offers something different to those who attend the regular catchups.

The Australian Men’s Shed Association says that while each Shed will be different, there is one common bond they all share.

“Members of Men’s Sheds come from all walks of life — the bond that unites them is that they are men with time on their hands and would like something meaningful to do with that time,” the Association says on its website.

“The Men’s Shed movement has now become one of the most powerful tools in addressing health and well-being and helping men to once again become valued and productive members of our community,” the site adds.

In Trangie, the local Men’s Shed places high value on the chat that takes place over morning tea, according to group spokesperson, Alan Palmer.

“Our main focus is on morning tea, where we can sit and have a yarn,” Mr Palmer said, smiling.

But it’s not their only focus.

The Trangie Men’s Shedders have been busy on a range of projects in their workshop adjacent to the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall, including rebuilding an historic truck tray, breathing new life into old garden settings, and repairing the axle on a mobility “gopher” for an aged care resident.

The latter project was no mean feat, as the manufacturer of the mobility scooter had stopped making that model, meaning spares couldn’t be obtained for the repairs, Mr Palmer explained.

“We had people in the gopher business telling us we couldn’t do it,” he recalled.

With the help of another business providing a key element, however, the Trangie Men’s Shed proved the naysayers wrong and managed to repair the axle for elderly resident, Col Simpson.

The truck tray project is a long term one the members are undertaking for a local resident keen to restore the vehicle in time for its centenary in 2030, member John Wise said. Last time we spoke to the group, they were sourcing wood for the project, and now have settled on ironbark.

The Trangie Men’s Shed is also considering a move into making and renting out traps for Indian Myna birds, which are considered an invasive pest locally.

“Local Land Services have provided us with the mesh to make the traps,” Mr Wise explained.

A new project the team has currently taken on includes refurbishing the pews of the local Catholic Church — a major undertaking, which means they could use a few more volunteers to help with it, he added.

Mr Palmer said there were two misconceptions the public had about Men’s Sheds.

“The fi rst is that you have to be old, and the second is that you have to know woodworking to join.”

He was quick to reassure readers, however, that men of all ages and abilities are wel-

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Trangie Men’s Shedders, Alan Palmer, John Wise, Paul Evans, Brian George and Doug Ferrari restoring outdoor furniture in their workshop. PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR. come to join, and prior knowledge of wood or metal-working is not a prerequisite.

The local group would even welcome ladies keen to explore the world of Men’s Sheds, he added. They had tried to interest local ladies earlier in the year but had little success, he said.

In Narromine, the Men’s Shed is also keen to welcome new members like Trevor Mill, who joined recently after retiring. He used to work nearby at the Narromine USMC, so it still feels like he’s coming to work, he said.

“I’ve been here six months but it feels like six years,” Mr Mill grinned.

Like Trangie, the Narromine Men’s Shed also takes on restoration work and special projects in its large workshop on Dandaloo Street.

Both local groups agree that the Men’s Shed is an integral part of social life for those members who live alone, some of whom may be widowed or no longer partnered.

“It beats sitting at home,” Narromine member Darrell Masonwells said.

“It’s company for blokes,” added Alan Mann.

In Narromine, the history of the Men’s Shed has been tracked by one of the original members, Roger Blackman, in a series of registers and albums. During our visit, Mr Blackman showed the Narromine Star these precious records tracking the group’s existence from May 2009.

“Numbers have dropped from 88 to 26 over the years,” he said wistfully. While some have moved away or lost interest, more than 40 former members have passed away, including eight in the past year,” Mr Blackman revealed.

“We have 14 original members who are still living and active,” he added.

The Men’s Sheds in Trangie and Narromine would love to welcome new members of any age.

If you would like to see fi rsthand what they do, pop down and see them in action on Tuesdays and Thursdays (and Saturday mornings in Trangie) and remember to stay on for that all-important cuppa and chat over morning tea. Trangie Men’s Shed also has an active presence on social media.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, September 19, 2024

Time to dust off the boots, the Atmos Renewables Nevertire Rodeo is on again

2023 Open Bull winner Thomas Hudson on bull ‘Billy the Kid’. PHOTOS: JODIE ADAMS PHOTOGRAPHY. GET ready to kick up some dust because the Atmos Renewables Nevertire Rodeo is on again later this month.

Spectators can catch all the thrills and spills at the tiny community of Nevertire’s biggest annual event.

More than 10 times the population of the entire village packed out the Noel Waters Oval last year, and the 2024 event is set to be even bigger and better than ever.

Tom Russ, president of We of the Nevertire, the volunteer organising committee of the Nevertire Rodeo, said he was looking forward to another action-packed day of rodeo and horse sports.

“Last year we were blown away with the number of spectators and entrants for our fi rst event in three years.

A huge crowd watches 2023 Novice Bull Ride winner Jesse Pendergrast during the third Nevertire Rodeo last year.

More than 150 riders entertained over 1200 spectators for a cracking return to the rodeo circuit,” said Tom. “This year we’ve teamed up with the Cobar Rodeo committee again to continue our ‘Best in the West’ competition. Riders who compete in the Open Barrels, Open Bull Ride, Open Saddlebronc, and Open Bareback at Nevertire, and then at the Cobar Rodeo the following weekend, are battling it out for the chance to win bragging rights and incredible custom ‘Best in the West’ belt buckles.

“It was a huge success last year, and I’m looking forward to heading over to Cobar to present the winners.”

As well as the open events, spectators at the Atmos Renewables Nevertire Rodeo will be able to cheer on riders in the

Novice Bullride, Saddlebronc and Bareback events, Ladies, Junior and Juvenile Barrel Racing, Junior and Juvenile Steer Rides, and Dog Jumping.

The ever popular local ‘Donkey Race’ is also back again, as well as a Locals Steer Ride, giving amateurs from the community the opportunity to put their skills to the test.

“It’s not just the pros on show.

We know the locals like to get involved too, and the donkey race and local steer ride is always a good laugh and test of skills and courage,” added Tom. “Gates will open from 12pm, and there will be a full bar and barbecue facilities onsite. We’ll have EFTPOS available, but we also recommend cash as the service in Nevertire can be dodgy at the best of times, let alone with an extra thousand

President of the Nevertire Rodeo committee Tom Russ during his third-place ride in the Open Saddlebronc event last year.

people in town,” Tom joked.

“There’s also limited shade and seating so feel free to bring along your own chair and your best big cowboy hat.”

The not-for-profit event is run by a dedicated group of volunteers from the community, with all funds raised from the rodeo donated back into the region.

“The committee was started almost two decades ago as a way to bring the community together for fun day out and to raise money for local causes. It’s volunteers on the gate, running the bar and cooking the barbecue. Donating their time to put on a cracking event to bring everyone together and raise money for the community.

“It’s also important I acknowledge our sponsors, without their continued support we just wouldn’t be able to put on

the event,” added Tom. “Thank you to Atmos Renewables for coming back onboard as our major sponsor as well as the Nevertire Hotel, Western Rivers Vets, JMD Bulk Haulage, Western Farm Machinery, IOR Rural, Mackay’s Ag and Earthmoving, Three Rivers Machinery, Shute Bell Lawler, Rasmussen Transport, Adam Boyd Rural Contracting, Ryan Mason Engineering, MTR Harvesting, Elders Warren Macquarie Toyota, Warren Meathouse, Ray White Richardson Sinclair, J R Contracting, IGA Warren + Liquor, Lottie Rae Art, RDA Orana, Delta Agribusiness Nevertire and Quigley Farms.”

Nominations for riders are now open via ABCRA, with up to $10,000 in prize money up for grabs.

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Thursday, September 19, 2024 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

CWA hosts historic “Cavalcade of Fashion” show Elizabeth Coker of Dubbo won the “best dressed” prize at the recent “A Day at the Races, Racing Fashions, 1860–1980” Narromine CWA event. PHOTOS: NARROMINE CWA.

Made by her mother, one young lady first wore this dress as her going-away outfit when she married in November 1950, with this unique outfit featuring at the CWA event.

This outfit dates from the 1930s.

Narromine CWA honoured member and past-president, Jean Richardson, who has clocked up half a century in the CWA movement.

By SHARON BONTHUYS MORE than 90 people attended a Narromine Country Women’s Association (CWA) event which brought an amazing historical fashion exhibition to town earlier this month.

Billed as “a museum without walls” — due to the exhibition not having a permanent home and touring regularly — the “Cavalcade of History and Fashion” took attendees on a trip down memory lane with a thoroughbred-themed presentation, “A Day at the Races, Racing Fashions, 1860–1980.”

Attendees were treated to a parade of the historic garments and accessories around the Ballhausen Room at the Narromine USMC managed by a team of six volunteers from the Sydney-based Cavalcade organisation, led by David O’Connell. All volunteers

wore gloves to handle the fragile items from the collection.

“David’s own red suit from 1987 featured in the collection,” revealed Narromine CWA President, Gabrielle Teale-McEvoy.

“He bought the suit when he lived in Melbourne and said he ‘wore it everywhere; to work, out to dinner, and to the races, perhaps even to the supermarket a few times, always with black boots’,” she explained.

A sumptuous high tea with sweet treats and sandwiches prepared by Narromine CWA members was then served to the attendees, some of whom had travelled from Warren, Dubbo, and Wongarbon.

“Most came suitably frocked-up and Mitty Davis and Dawn Collins had the difficult task of choosing ‘best dressed’, which was won by Elizabeth Coker of Dubbo,” Ms

Teale-McEvoy said.

“Janine Varady-Szabo from Narromine was the runner-up,” she added.

About the outfits THE oldest piece featured in the exhibition was a 1852 crinoline gown of royal blue silk water-marked taffeta with a high neckline, lace collar and cuffs, and a bell-shaped full skirt.

“The owner, Margaret, emigrated from Scotland and had 15 children,” Ms Teale-McEvoy said.

Other antique outfits included a burgundy velvet bustle gown from 1888 with a handbag containing an inbuilt sewing kit. Racing silks from 1927, custom-made by Mark Foys, were also featured.

A floral dress with binoculars dated from the 1930s

and was owned by a woman named Freda who was awarded a medal by the Belgian Government for her work with Belgian babies during World War I. Also featured was a day dress in pink silk faille with a pleated, cross-over bodice and skirt dating back to 1950.

Made by her mother, the owner fi rst wore this dress as her going-away outfit when she married in November 1950, attendees were told.

A black silk taffeta race gown with the label “House of Youth”, which was a Sydney salon, also featured in the exhibition. Its owner, a lady called Muriel, reportedly travelled down to Melbourne on the “SS Orcades” to attend the Melbourne Cup in 1956.

A 1970s pant-suit made of a heavy tapestry fabric with a f loral design also fea-

tured, with a long sleeveless jacket and was lined with Thai silk. A nautical blueand-red suit also starred and was made in 1972 by the “Paris end of Collins Street” boutique, Elvie Hill.

Jean Richardson honoured DURING a break in the Cavalcade exhibition, Narromine CWA honoured member and past-president, Jean Richardson, who has clocked up half a century in the CWA movement.

Mrs Richardson fi rst joined the CWA at Trangie on January 10, 1974, where she was a member of what was known as the “Younger Set” (younger members of the CWA). She later transferred to Narromine where she is a much-loved member of the branch.

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Marie Powell honoured

New faces join Aero Club Committee, carrying on proud family tradition

Katie Powell holds the perpetual trophy in honour of her grandmother, Narromine Agricultural Show Society patron, Marie Powell, who has stepped down after volunteering for 50 years. The two are pictured with Mrs Powell’s award-winning camellia display, meaning her name will be placed on the perpetual trophy that now bears her name.

PHOTO: NARROMINE STAR.

By SHARON BONTHUYS ON the eve of the Narromine Show late last month, members of the Narromine Agricultural Show Society paused during their busy preparations to acknowledge and honour long-time volunteer, honorary Life Member and Patron, Marie Powell.

Fellow Show Society volunteer and former AgShows NSW Narromine Young Woman, Katie Powell, had the special task of announcing a new perpetual trophy in honour of her 89-year-old grandmother, who has been an integral part of the Narromine Show for decades.

“This year we’ve decided to introduce a new trophy that will be perpetual,” Ms Powell told those who had gathered in the Jenny Berryman Pavilion to set up on Thursday, August 30 for the Show.

“It’s in recognition of one of our longest-serving stewards, who has stepped down this year after a very, very long time,” she added.

The Narromine Agricultural

Show Society Marie Powell Trophy will be awarded for the Most Outstanding Camellia Exhibit in the flower section, Ms Powell revealed.

Marie Powell has recently retired from chief stewarding duties in the flower section of the Show, after volunteering with the Show Society for half a century.

She fi rst stepped up as a volunteer for the Show in 1974, which her granddaughter described as a “solid 50 years” of service.

Katie Powell joked the trophy was inspired by her grandmother’s habit of entering her prized camellias in the Narromine Show under her grandchildren’s names.

“We always win!” she laughed.

The quietly-spoken Mrs Powell described the honour as “totally unexpected” as she thanked the Show Society.

As an added bonus, one of Mrs Powell’s camellia entries was independently judged to be Most Outstanding, and so her name will be the first to go on the perpetual trophy that now bears her name.

Ben Hignett (right) has joined Dad, Stewart (left), on the Narromine Aero Club Committee. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED. THE Narromine Aero Club Committee has some new faces following its recent annual general meeting, welcoming aboard two people with long family links to the Club and local aviation.

Ben Hignett and Sarah Ballhausen were both elected to the committee, joining returning committee members Margie Collins, Brad Naylor and Ben Sherrat.

Stewart Hignett was also returned as President for his third term, while Lloyd Galloway was also re-elected as Vice-President, along with Paul McCallum as Treasurer and John McCallum as Secretary.

Ben’s grandfather and well-known pilot, Don, who passed away in 1978, made

Keeping up the family tradition, new Narromine Aero Club committee member Sarah Ballhausen with her late father, Bill.

an enormous contribution to the Narromine Aero Club over many years, while Don’s son and fellow pilot (and Ben’s Dad), Stewart, became just as wellknown through his own contributions.

Together, Stewart and Ben carry on the amazing Hignett family aviation tradition.

Sarah’s election to the committee also comes 95 years after her grandfather, Fred Ballhausen, was one of several local aviation enthusiasts who originally formed the Narromine Aero Club.

Her pilot father, Bill Ballhausen OAM, also was a strong active supporter of the club from an early age, including as a committee

member for a number of years until his passing in 2022 at the age of 94.

Bill Ballhausen also needs little introduction to the community. Often known as ‘Narromine’s Statesman’ due to his community involvement, including several years as Narromine Shire President, Bill is sadly missed and fondly remembered.

Now his daughter, Sarah, is carrying on the amazing Ballhausen family aviation tradition.

Following the recent success of the club’s “Top Gun on the Tarmac” event earlier this month, the Narromine Aero Club has a big year coming up, with more information to come.

“Capey” caps off four decades with Council SO much of the good work in our community is carried out by individuals just quietly doing their job, day in, day out, as best as they can.

In this spirit, a special breakfast was held recently to honour Geoff Cape — affectionately known as “Capey” — who has clocked up a remarkable 40 years of service with Narromine Shire Council.

Capey’s long-standing commitment to his work is a testament to his dedication and passion for the community he has served for decades, his colleagues say.

After completing his School Certificate at Narromine High School in 1981, Capey gained a wealth of experience working as a farmhand, brickie's labourer, and carpet-layer, before joining Narromine Shire Council as an Apprentice Plant Operator on September 6, 1984, the start of an extraordinary journey that continues to this day.

Reminiscing about his years of solid service, Capey recalls his early days with council as a garbage truck driver and street sweeper.

“We used to sweep the streets by hand,” he said, smiling.

He and another apprentice would tackle this task in their “spare time” when they weren’t busy with other jobs.

Over the years, Capey’s role evolved as he took on a variety of responsibilities. After completing his apprenticeship, he worked as a labourer with the construction crew, concreting and installing kerbs and gutters and operating equipment such as backhoes and rollers.

He even helped install water mains, showcasing his versatility.

In 2019, Narromine Shire Council took a significant step forward by purchasing a second trailer for their prime mover. This led to Capey becoming the council’s fi rst Road Train Operator, a role he continues to take great pride in today.

With decades of experience and qualifications under his belt, Capey has become a vital human asset in the council’s operations.

Reflecting on his four decades with the council, Capey said: “it’s not a bad place to work” — a modest yet telling statement from someone who has seen fi rst-hand the many changes and growth within the organisation over the years.

As Geoff Cape continues to serve the community, Narromine Shire Council celebrates his special milestone and looks forward to the continued positive contributions to come from his hard work and dedication.

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

National Farmer Rally I JOINED thousands of farmers from across the country outside Parliament House last week, for the National Farmer Rally.

Our farmers have had a gutful of being constantly attacked by this Labor Government, and they’re calling for a “fair go” to keep feeding and clothing the nation.

The sensible changes farmers want to see include scrapping the truckie tax, scrapping new taxes for biosecurity and superannuation, scrapping water buybacks, scrapping unnecessary red tape, scrapping reckless renewables, protecting the 88-day backpacker visa and overturning the decision to ban live sheep exports by sea.

The Prime Minister and the Agriculture Minister didn’t even have the decency to face the farmers who came all the way to Canberra to send the Government a message. It just goes to show that Labor doesn’t care about our agriculture industry and isn’t interested in listening to what our farmers have to say.

I’m proud to stand with our farmers and The Nationals will always back them.

School Leavers’ Guide MY 2024 School Leavers’ Guide is now available for all graduating students in the

AROUND UND THE ELECTORATE TORATE Comment nt by DUGALD D SAUNDERS, ERS, State Member ember for Dubbo bo IT’S always a good discussion and a bit of fun when I get together with Nationals’ leaders from other states.

Over the weekend, I joined Victorian Leader, Peter Walsh and West Australian Leader, Shane Love at the Nationals’ Federal Council on a panel to chat about the challenges we’re facing right across regional Australia and the complete lack of empathy and un-

Parkes electorate.

There’s a lot to consider when deciding what to do after school and this guide is a great resource, helping students to explore all their options so they can make the best choice for them.

It contains valuable information about further education and training opportunities, fi nancial assistance, fi nding employment, mental health support services, obtaining a Medicare card, applying for a Tax File Number, and enrolling to vote.

Road survey extended THE National Road Survey has been extended to the end of this month, ensuring more road users have the opportunity to have their say on some of Australia’s worst roads.

Launched in June, the survey has garnered thousands of responses from across the country as concerned road users nominate locations that pose serious safety and productivity issues.

With $27.9 billion worth of infrastructure projects cancelled, cut and delayed within the fi rst two years of the Labor Government, this survey provides an opportunity to highlight the impact these cuts and delays are having at a local level.

As someone who drives across half of New South Wales on a regular basis, I know there are many roads in the Parkes electorate that are not up-to-scratch.

Uni hub opportunity APPLICATIONS are now open for eligible organisations in the Parkes electorate to establish a Regional University Study Hub in their area. derstanding shown by Labor governments across the board.

Energy, housing, and supporting the timber industry, were key parts of my message, and each one of us agrees we need to keep pushing for the solutions, because our respective state Labor leaders and the Federal Government won’t.

DUBBO College South Campus has officially opened its brand new, state-of-the-art sports complex, and what a space it is!

The facility called “Gindaymanha”, which means “to play, have fun and enjoy”, will support community sport and school activities. It offers

Shakespeare FUNERALS DUBBO

Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (fourth from right). pictured with his Nationals colleagues at the recent National Farmer Rally. PHOTO: SUPPLIED. Hubs are facilities that provide campus-style study spaces, as well as in-person administrative and general academic skills support to students who wish to undertake higher educational stud-

ies in their local community.

Community organisations, local councils and, as part of a trial for this round, universities are eligible to apply for funding to assist with the establishment and operation of

a Hub. Eligible costs include small to medium scale capital works, the purchase of ICT equipment and operational costs such as human resources and general administrative expenses.

two indoor courts named after former campus sporting greats, Megan Dunn and Dyana Calub, as well as four general learning spaces, change rooms, and a staff room.

The Gindaymanha sports facility was announced in 2021 and jointly funded by the former Coalition Government’s Regional Renewal Program and Dubbo College South Campus, and it is so exciting that it is now complete.

Not only will it bring an enormous benefit to students, but it will also be utilised by the community as a whole.

ed twice a year to use towards sport, creative and cultural activities if you receive Family Tax Benefit Part A, Part B or both in the current or previous fi nancial year.

Eligible activities include dance, music, football/soccer, martial arts, craft, gymnastics, visual arts, painting, drawing, drama, tennis, rugby league, singing, basketball, languages, netball, yoga, creative writing, choreography, circus arts and coding.

This is the second voucher for 2024, and you can also apply for the previous voucher from this year if you haven’t already.

Eligible recipients can combine Voucher One and Voucher Two and use both vouchers together before December 31 for a combined value of $100

with a registered provider.

You can apply for and use Voucher Two of 2024 by next July.

NEW Active Kids and Creative Kids vouchers are now available for eligible Dubbo electorate recipients.

The $50 voucher is provid-

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PREPARE for the Bushfire Season during “Get Ready Weekend 2024”. Events are held across the State this weekend with several locations across the Dubbo electorate.

The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) reckons this is the perfect time to speak with local brigades about your bushfire survival plan, fire danger ratings, and preparing your home.

As the bushfi re season approaches, it is crucial residents and landowners are aware of risks and take steps to protect homes and properties.

Until next time, Dugald

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COUNCILCOLUMN PUBLIC NOTICE - DUNDAS PARK PUBLIC TOILETS Council is commencing work on the Dundas Park Public Toilets.

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KEEP YOUR BEST MATE SAFE WITH MICROCHIP & REGISTRATION Did you know there are legal requirements to microchip your pets by a certain age?

Additionally, it is essential to register your pets. Registration allows you to update your pet’s details if you move, change contact information, or in the event of a change of ownership.

While working dogs must also be microchipped and registered, their registration is vÀii v V >À}i° ÃÕÀi Þ ÕÀ LiÃÌ mate is safe by reading more at: www.narromine.nsw.gov.au/ residents/

ROAD CLOSURES and ROAD SAFETY All road updates, traveller information and personalised alerts for all NSW roads including Narromine Shire Council’s roads please visit YYY NKXGVTCHƂ E EQO Up to date road closures and information is available 24/7 on ÛiÌÀ>vw V°V À LÞ « } council or via social media channels. Motorists are reminded to proceed with caution on all roads. For any further information about Narromine Shire Council’s roads go to www. narromine.nsw.gov.au/residents/ road-conditions All motorists are reminded not Ì `À Ûi Ì À Õ} y `Ü>ÌiÀÃ and to drive to the conditions of the road. Water that is covering roadways may be `ii«iÀ > ` y Ü } v>ÃÌiÀ Ì > anticipated and/or the road may have suffered extensive damage hidden beneath the water. Flagrant and irresponsible disregard for this appeal could lead to prosecution to the full extent of the law. In life threatening situations call 000 (Triple Zero) for emergency help y `Ã V> Ì i -7 - - 132 500.

NARROMINE NAIDOC WEEK IS 16 – 22 SEPTEMBER 2024 Friday 20 September 2024, Dundas Park - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Community NAIDOC Day Make sure to register at 123TIX and 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm is Touch Footy. Saturday 21 September 2024, NAIDOC Ball and Awards, Narromine USMC Tickets $50 each, secure yours now at 123TIX. Sunday 22 September 2024, Narromine Bowling Club 9:45 am for the Bill and Normie Newman Memorial Bowls Day. NARROMINE SPORTS & FITNESS CENTRE – MONDAY’S OPEN STADIUM Get out of the cold and warm up in the Narromine Sports and Fitness Centre’s indoor stadium on Monday afternoons!

Free Open Use of the Indoor Courts during School Term every Monday from 5:00pm – 8:00 pm.

BASKETBALL 3 VS 3 & OPEN STADIUM Mixed open competition 3 vs 3 basketball and Open Stadium on Wednesday afternoons. Gather up a team and join in for some

CAREERS AT COUNCIL Council is currently seeking applications to join the team as an Animal Shelter Attendant, part time 20 hours per week.

Applications close 20 September 2024. Find out more by visiting Council’s website: www.narromine. nsw.gov.au/council/employment

fun from 5:00 pm. Sign up now to secure your team! To register Þ ÕÀ ÌiÀiÃÌ v À ð vw Vi°V ÉÀÉ 7` à 7Ì 1 NARROMINE ZUMBA EVERY TUESDAY @ 6:15 PM iÌ Ài>`Þ Ì ÃÌ>Þ w Ì Ü Ì <Õ L> classes at the Narromine Sports and Fitness Centre. Starting Tuesday 13th August 13th and running through to 1st October at 6:15 pm. The cost is $15 per person. Don’t miss out on the fun > ` w Ì iÃð 2024-2025 SWIMMING SEASON The 2024-2025 swimming season will commence Saturday 28th September 2024. Narromine and Trangie Aquatic Centres are operated by LSA Venues.

Opening hours at Narromine Aquatic Centre: Monday - Friday 1pm – 6pm and Weekends 10am – 6pm Trangie Aquatic Centre: Monday - Friday 3pm – 6 pm and Weekends 10am – 6pm For opening hours and other information, follow LSA on social media. Opening hours can be variable due to the weather conditions.

WHAT’S COMING UP IN THE NARROMINE REGION 21 & 22 September – NSW Veterans Men’s Sand Green Fourball 6 October – Mungery Picnic Races 12 October – Narromine Dolly Festival visit: www. dollyfestivalnarromine.com/ 19 October – Dandy Cup 26 October – Pam’s Big Pink Breakfast go to www.123tix.com. >ÕÉ Ì w ` ÕÌ Ài° To list a community or sporting iÛi Ì > ` Ì w ` ÕÌ Ài >L ÕÌ what is on in the Narromine Region make sure to visit www. narromineregion.com.au/calendar

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Council advises residents that the 2024 Household Chemical Clean Out will be taking place on Thursday 10 October 2024. This clean out offers residents the opportunity to safely dispose of their unwanted or expired household chemicals for free.

Hazardous chemicals include pesticides, weed killers, solvents, bleach, detergents and even old gas bottles. ALL containers MUST be secure with lids.

Please deliver your waste to the following locations on Thursday 10 October 2024.

Narromine Waste Facility from 9:00 am until Midday Trangie Waste Facility from 1.00 pm until 4.00 pm Further information is available at www.netwaste.com.au/ house-hold-cleanout/

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Thursday, September 19, 2024 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

Jones wins primary vote — and may run for mayor

Trangie Central School was the local polling station in that community on election day.

The kids were willing sellers of Democracy Sausages and Scones for the Trangie Central School P&C: Henry, Thomas, Eleanor, Tilly, and Charlie.

The polling station at Narromine Public School welcomed a steady stream of voters on election day, greeted by many of the candidates seeking election. PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR

From page 1 Another four candidates, Judy Smith, Brian Leak, Stacey Bohm, and Peter Howe have all surpassed 300 fi rst-preference votes, while Lachlan Roberts, Adine Hoey, Rowan James and Les Lambert have all received more than 100 fi rst-preference votes.

Candidates Christine Kelly, Vaughan Ellen, Fiona Barbary, Melanie Pryde and Diane Sharpe round out the 15 candidates, all of whom have recorded under 100 fi rst-preference votes.

It’s looking very likely that Davies, Smith, Leak, Bohm, and Howe will comfortably make it over the appointment threshold from additional fi rst-preferences from postal voting, as well as other candidates’ preferencing, but there is likely to be a battle for the final three positions to make up the nine-member Narromine Shire Council.

Once the positions have been finalised by the NSWEC, the position of mayor will be chosen from among the nine appointed councillors during an election process at the first meeting of the new term of the Narromine Shire Council in October.

Poll leader Ewen Jones has confi rmed to the Narromine Star that he is seriously considering a tilt at the top job after receiving multiple requests to do so from community members.

“I’m overwhelmed with the result of the election and a lot of people have put it to me to consider [running for mayor],” Mr Jones said.

“I’ll wait to see the final figures,” he added, indicating other influencing factors would include his current full-time employment as a community engagement officer with Marathon Health, and family support.

What voters said THE Narromine Star visited all three polling stations at Narromine, Tomingley, and Trangie on Saturday and spoke to voters at each location.

We asked the same questions of each voter: if they knew who they would support on the ballot paper, how many boxes they numbered, and what influenced them in their voting decisions.

Unsurprisingly, the vast majority of those interviewed had already made up their minds before arriving to vote. We witnessed a significant proportion of voters refusing to take the proffered how-to-vote material at all locations.

Many had also heeded the attimes confusing instructions on how-to-vote material circulated by the candidates prior to election day and from online canvassing - voting for as few as five candidates as recommended by some contesting the election, or nine (one for each position), and some numbering all 15 boxes on the ballot paper.

Only one voter, a mine employee from Tomingley who we have elected not to identify, admitted arriving at the Tomingley Memorial Hall undecided as to how he would vote.

“I didn’t know the candidates or what they stood for, so I chose one to five at random,” the man said.

“I didn’t have enough information to really think about [who I’d vote for],” he added, admitting he didn’t know Tomingley resident, Fiona Barbary, was contesting the election.

A blackout had occurred in Tomingley on the morning of election day, which candidate supporters at the polling station joked had “brought the people out to vote”.

Local issues factored very highly in influencing people’s voting decisions.

“We don’t need the inciner-

ator. It worries me what [kind of world] I will be leaving my grandchildren. We must keep our values,” said Trangie local Patty Mitchell.

Mrs Mitchell said she was initially only looking to number five boxes on the ballot form but could see the value in numbering more. She was also looking to support the four local Trangie candidates (Hoey, James, Davies and Howe) in the fi rst instance.

“It would be nice to have local candidates elected. I strongly support our local candidates,” Mrs Mitchell added.

Another Trangie voter danced through the gate to the polling station declaring gleefully: “I’m voting D-O-N-K-E-Y!” He did not elaborate as to why.

In Narromine, Robyn Masling also knew who she would be voting for when she arrived at the Narromine Public School to vote.

“I hope to see some new faces on the council,” she said, indicating she had voted for just five candidates, all of whom would be new to the council if they succeeded in getting elected.

When asked what had influenced her voting, Mrs Masling said local issues were high on the list.

“Transparency in the shire.

The incinerator,” she added.

Steve Roach of Tomingley, said he was keen to support local candidate Fiona Barbary but hoped some of the existing council would be returned to be able to mentor the new faces.

“We need some of the old guard to be there. A couple, at least,” he added.

Campaigning strategies key OVER the past several weeks, the Narromine Star has — like many people in the Narromine Shire — monitored the activity of the 15 local candidates on social

Campaign workers at the Tomingley Memorial Hall on election day: Tiffany Jones, Anne Leak, Carol Ellen, Mavis Leak and Tom Cameron.

media and in the community.

We published statements from all 15 candidates over a four-week period leading up to the election.

What we have observed about the campaign strategies employed by the candidates is that most of those who marketed themselves and what they stood for consistently and regularly across social media, and in person at several privately-organised candidate meet-and-greets and at other public meetings held in the lead up to the election, were the ones who recorded high fi rst-preference votes.

Some candidates also placed paid advertisements in our newspaper to reach our readership, many of whom are elderly and do not navigate the online space with confidence.

Ewen Jones romped home in the pre-poll voting, recording 355 fi rst-preference votes — well ahead of Brian Leak (230), Judy Smith (223), Craig Davies (174) and Stacey Bohm (170).

Ms Bohm told the Narromine Star after the election that it was good to see a lot of people voting with conviction and knowing who they would vote for. She also thought the voting results reflected the efforts of those candidates who were highly visible during the campaign period.

“I think [candidates] who put a lot of time and effort into their campaigning will get onto council,” she said.

“I hope people get onto council who want what’s best for the shire, not individual [concerns],” Ms Bohm added.

“My goal was always to run a clean, transparent campaign and election, and I think we got that in the end,” she concluded.

Yet to come IN the coming days, postal votes will be counted and added to the Virtual Tally Room

which Narromine Star readers can freely access via the NSWEC website.

This will show how many of the shire’s 4703 registered electors actually voted, and by what method (in person on election day, or via pre-polling or postal voting).

With almost 3400 votes counted at the time of writing, including 158 informal votes that cannot be counted (such as the D-O-N-K-E-Y voting alluded to in Trangie), there are still 1300-plus electors whose voices are yet to be added to the count, presuming they have actually voted.

If a large number are determined to not have voted in this election, that is potentially a form of protest in itself. A costly one for those people, who may fi nd themselves receiving a fi ne for not voting, which is compulsory by law.

This week, ballot papers will have undergone a second count, referred to as a check count, according to the NSWEC, and this is important because it is the official count to determine the elected candidates.

In the proportional voting system used in the NSW local government elections, a candidate is elected if they receive votes equal to or exceeding the quota, according to the NSWEC website. This could be around 500 votes or less in the Narromine shire, depending on what might influence the quota (such as voter turnout etc).

The returning officer will declare the election in writing once all votes have been counted, which is an official announcement of the election result. The date of the declaration varies from council to council and depends on the time it takes to count the votes.

It is expected the declaration will occur by October 3, which coincides with the end of progressive declaration of results.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, September 19, 2024

State Library collecting “election ephemera”

These candidates in the Narromine Shire election will have their posters and other promotional material entered into the NSW State Library’s growing election ephemExamples of election ephemera that the State Library collects at each election. era collection. PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR.

By SHARON BONTHUYS WITH the Local Government elections now done and dusted, the State Library of NSW will be busy sorting and cataloguing thousands of new items for its political “election ephemera” collection.

This includes everything from how-to-vote cards to candidate posters, flyers, badges, stickers, magnets, electoral mailouts, and more, which are routinely collected for elections across all three tiers of government.

With elections having an increasing digital footprint, the State Library now also captures election-related websites and social media.

The State Library, believe it or not, has been doing this work since the time of Federation around 1900 and has amassed a treasure trove of documents that trace the development of political campaigning, candidates and election issues over the decades.

A MESSAGE FROM NARROMINE ANGLICAN CHURCH After the ballot is over…

THE Council elections will have taken place by the time you read this week’s column.

While some will be happy with

Earlier this month, Head of Collections, Acquisitions and Curation at the State Library, Maggie Patton, spoke to the Narromine Star about why this material is collected.

“We’re collecting it because it shows the history of political and social ideas in NSW,” Ms Patton explained.

“When you look at these bits of ephemera — the leaflets, flyers and things — they often talk about the issues of the day, particularly local issues and the different personalities,” she added.

“It shows you the history of the various parties that have come through over time.

How popular they are, how they disappear.”

Changes over time WHEN modern-day election material is compared to items produced post-1900, marked differences in approaches to campaigning, information sharing, and developments in the result, some will be sad, and some will want to “wait and see”, before saying how they feel.

At least we can all feel happy that we are free to vote and that, regardless of who governs us, we are relatively safe and protected from endemic corruption and the abuse of power.

Would it be the same, let’s say, if you asked someone in Iran who was voting, or someone in Brazil, maybe?

They would most likely envy participating in a democratic election, reminding us of the good situation we find here.

advertising strategy become apparent, Ms Patton said.

“Initially, it was that very light, easily printed black-andwhite flyers, posters or things created at the beginning of the 20th century to advertise elections and voting. “Eventually you get photos of candidates, logos of political parties, sometimes photos of the local area, local issues, all sorts of different things,” she explained.

These changes, she explains, also reflect the improvements in technology over the decades.

“The colour, the attractiveness of material has changed over time, the images and faces are very organised and striking today.

“You pick it up and know exactly what you’re looking at, who you’re looking at and why they want to be elected,” she added.

T he h istor ic a l context a rou nd t he mater ia l is a lso i mpor t a nt.

“It really is about showing Here’s a Pastor’s perspective on our elections process.

Be aware how easy it is for us to take our blessings, (such as our democracy) for granted.

King David wrote: “You alone Lord, are my portion and my cup — You make my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance.” Psalm 16: 5-6.

If it was true for him, it is especially true for us. But remember, with every blessing or privilege comes responsibility. And it doesn’t fi nish when we put the voting paper in the ballot box.

the history of the community and the ideas and social issues,” Ms Patton said.

What is ‘ephemera’?

THE Brittanica Dictionary defi nes the word ‘ephemera’ as meaning: “things that are important or useful for only a short time: items that were not meant to have lasting value.”

The fact that the State Library is capturing all this information for perpetuity would suggest the exact opposite; that while it is used for a f leeting moment in time, this election-related material has lasting value as an historical record.

Public heeds call out IN early September, the State Library did a call out to the community to help obtain the mass of election-related material generated by the NSW Local Government election last weekend.

“We do a public call out [beAnd so we read in Romans 13:1: “Let everyone be subject to the governing authority, for there is no authority except that which God has established.”

Our system of Government may have its struggles, but it does put us in a privileged, but almost onerous position.

Have a look at the writings of Paul again, this time in 1 Tim. 2 : 1-6: “I urge fi rst of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions and thanksgiving be made for all people — for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all goodness

fore each election] and ask members of the public to collect items and drop them into their local libraries or mail them to the State Library directly,” Ms Patton said.

Although it is a huge undertaking, Ms Patton says what they do receive from the public call out is always very interesting.

“When we’re sorting [the material] you can see that [candidates] have put a lot of money into it,” Ms Patton said.

“For some of them, there’s a huge machinery behind the candidate but, sometimes, they’re just an independent or a one-issue person, I think sometimes there are people who have that one issue and decide they want to stand for local council.

“That’s the sort of record that’s really important because you know the issues and ideas around the big parties, but the smaller issues we really capture in the ephemera call out,” Ms Patton concluded.

and holiness.

“This is good and pleases God our saviour, who wants all people to be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all men.”

Let’s not overlook the fact that there are many authorities around the world who would have people pray for them, but are wanting to take the place of the governing body that Paul has just described for us.

By PHILIP HAND

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Thursday, September 19, 2024 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

Babies Welcomed to Country in NAIDOC Week event

From page 1 Wiradjuri Elders Uncle Ralph Naden OAM and Auntie Iris Reid were key participants in the ceremonial activities on the day. Uncle Ralph performed the Welcome To Country and smoking ceremony for each of the 27 babies who were accompanied by their parents, supported by Auntie Iris who anointed the children with ochre.

Auntie Iris said the Welcome Baby to Country ceremony was about instilling respect, responsibility and boundaries. The dots of ochre she painted on each child’s face also represented her family’s symbol of the owl, she said.

Uncle Ralph said the event was an important one for the community, likening the lessons to be learnt from it to the simplicity of road markings.

“The markings on the road show us how to stay on the right side of the road. [Today helps parents] look at what we should be responsible for with our kids,” he added.

Each child was presented with a certificate and gift bag with donated items at the event, which concluded with all the babies and their mothers gathering for the cutting of the ceremonial NAIDOC cakes supplied by Mission Australia.

Rotary volunteers supplied sausage sandwiches for those attending, rounding out the event.

Narromine Cultural Working Group chair Lynda Edwards was thrilled with the turnout to the event, which was preceded by a march along Dandaloo Street involving Narromine High students and a large crowd of community members, many of whom stayed on for the ceremony that followed.

With the predicted wet weather staying away so far this week, Ms Edwards said it was great to have fi ne weather for this important outdoor event.

Further activities will take place around Narromine this week in support of NAIDOC Week and the 2024 NAIDOC theme: ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud’.

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Wungunja Cultural Centre hosts NAIDOC Day events Dakota, Hudson, Michael and Bentley from St Johns enjoyed colouring keyrings at the NAIDOC Day.

Trixie Watts and Fallon Ahsee from WNSWPHN and Colette Vincent from the Aboriginal Legal Services NSW/ACT.

School students enjoying the NAIDOC activities.

RFDS team members Emma O’Connell and Steve Baker at their stand.

By SHARON BONTHUYS THE Wungunja Cultural Centre in Trangie hosted a Community NAIDOC Day last Thursday, welcoming community members, visiting services, and local school children.

The initiative by the Trangie Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) was a great success, the fi ne weather of the day making it possible for the outdoor activities that were planned at the centre across the afternoon.

The Narromine Star visited the event, just as local pre-schoolers and students from St John’s Parish School stopped by to participate in a range of activities.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) also cooked a barbecue at the event, offering not only the popular sausage sandwiches, but also the opportunity to try other Indigenous delicacies, including kangaroo.

The RFDS also had a stand at the Day to provide information about their services, including their alcohol and other drugs projects and the GROW (Guiding Rural Outback Wellbeing) program.

“We operate within a 200-kilometre radius of Dubbo, and also have wellbeing hubs in Cobar, Broken Hill, Lightning Ridge and Dubbo,” explained RFDS staffer, Emma O’Connell.

Other non-profit service pro-

viders present on the day included Tresillian, Indig Connect, Aboriginal Legal Services NSW/ ACT, and Communities for Children. Government service providers including Revenue NSW, Aboriginal Affairs NSW, and the Western NSW Primary Health Network also attended.

It was the first visit for the legal services team, with program lead George See saying they appreciated the chance to promote their services to the local community.

“We have a fairly new program and it’s good to be able to help people explore their options,” Mr See said.

Land Council CEO Karen Hubatka was thrilled with the turnout on the day.

“This day is to show our support for the community,” she enthused.

“We are thrilled that our three new flagpoles were installed this week and could be ready for today, thanks to funding from Aboriginal Affairs NSW,” Ms Hubatka added.

Ms Hubatka said the Trangie schools were also hosting their own NAIDOC activities this week, including mural workshops with renowned artist, David Dunn.

The Trangie LALC event carried on through the afternoon, including a Cultural Dance performance later in the day.

Service providers Sally from Tresillian with Sharon Milnes and Katrina Hines from Communities for Children.

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Classroom News

Local kids at Moorambilla Voices’ Riversong 2024 rehearsal camp

Narromine Shire kids were well represented in the Moorambilla Voices camp this year with 24 students set to appear in the gala Riversong 2024 performances in Dubbo later this month. PHOTOS: NONI CARROLL PHOTOGRAPHY.

TWO-DOZEN Trangie and Narromine students joined nearly 300 children from 71 schools across regional NSW for Moorambilla Voices’ annual residency camps at Baradine last month.

Organisers said the participants made friends, learnt unique skills, and bravely challenged themselves to try new things at the camps.

The performers collaborated to create a body of work to present at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Cen-

tre (DRTCC) in three gala performances later this month.

The highly-anticipated performances are titled ‘Riversong 2024’ and, due to popular demand, a special preview performance will also be undertaken this year.

The August camps at Baradine were supported by 15 professional artists and a cohort of almost 50 volunteers, with additional camps to be held this month in the lead up to Riversong 2024.

Narromine Christian School

students who attended the August camps included Abigail Nash, Aliza Lowe, Lucy Brown, Samantha Allen, Phillipa McGregor, Gilbert Maxwell, Abigail Brown, and Ruby Lowe.

Narromine High School was also represented by Latika McKellar and Nacarlia McKellar, while St John’s Primary School at Trangie was represented by Alfie Janhsen.

Trangie Central students at the August camps included Eliza Kinsey, Isabelle Dunbar,

Scarlett Kolanowski, Tilda Carrington, Christian O’Neill, Eligh O’Neill, Katelyn O’Neill, Phoebe King Heteri, Sofie Fidock, Taylor O’Neill, Addison Bennett, Mylee Bond, and Naia Selway.

Moorambilla Voices’ Founder, Artistic Director and Conductor, Michelle Leonard OAM, is excited about what the children have achieved.

“Singing in languages other than your own is hard, so is remembering which hand or foot goes where! The Mooram-

billa residential camp experience puts our young performers well out of their comfort zone,” Ms Leonard said.

“And yet, with a determination that belies their age, we see children from eight to 18 work in sessions facilitated by professionals to create performances that are deeply connected to Country with an energy that is a true reflection of their collective ability,” she concluded.

More details about Riversong 2024 can be obtained from the DRTCC website.

Narromine High announces new student leaders

By NARROMINE HIGH SCHOOL IT has been an exciting week at Narromine High School, with the announcement of the new 2025 Leadership Team.

Year 11 students Callum Hutchinson, Hannah Preston, Jaylin Donnelly, and

Jazmin Wright were elected by both students and staff following an assembly where each candidate presented a speech.

Congratulations to the four new school captains. Everyone is looking forward to seeing what they will achieve for the school community over the next 12 months.

Leaders of the future; Narromine High’s school captions for 2025: Callum Hutchinson, Hannah Preston, Jazmin Wright, and Jaylin Donnelly. PHOTO: NHS.

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Kit-Kat and chit-chat at St Augustine’s “RU OK?” Day Donny Barling and Ruby Mathers.

Kobie Cooke and Ruby Baldwinson.

Fergus and Lydia Barling support RU OK? Day. PHOTOS: ST AUGUSTINE’S PARISH SCHOOL.

By ST AUGUSTINE’S PARISH SCHOOL

Hugo Duff and Phoebe Smyth.

ALONG with many other local organisations, last Thursday, St Augustine’s Parish School acknowledged RU OK Day. To honour the day, students enjoyed a Kit-Kat and a chit-chat with a friend and the School’s visiting psychologist, Toby, who spoke of the importance of checking-in with friends and reaching-out when you need to talk to someone.

High school students learn about “coercive control”

By NARROMINE HIGH SCHOOL NARROMINE High School recently welcomed Alissa West from Plus Community, who visited the School’s Year Nine students to shed light on the critical issue of coercive control.

She explained how this type of abuse involves manipulating and controlling someone through psychological and emotional means.

Ms West’s talk included real life examples and interactive discussions to help students recognise these behaviours and how victims can seek help.

Her visit was a valuable opportunity for students to learn about this important issue and how to spot unhealthy relationships.

Narromine High Student Support Officer Emily Nettle, Tyler Morrissey, Lucas Sharpe, Alissa West from Plus Community, Marlea Moss, Kharliah Glover, and Paddy Cusack at the recent coercive control workshop. PHOTOS: NHS.

Year Nine students at the recent coercive control workshop at Narromine High.

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“Freaky Friday” at NPS fete Matthew and Mitchell Sadgrove enjoying the mini-golf in the library. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED.

Sarah Weir on target on the ‘Dunk the Teacher’ stall with Mr Geyer.

Noa Elder, Annabelle Gibbs, Olive McIntyre, Eadie and Frank McCutcheon loving the fete.

By NARROMINE PUBLIC SCHOOL

Irirangi Viselli with Kayden and Ryder Stirling in the Haunted House.

WITH “Friday the 13th” falling last week, the Narromine Public School Parents and Citizens Association held a wonderful fete with the theme of “Freaky Friday”.

Students, staff, and the community were entertained by such fun favourites as the “Haunted House”, mini-golf, time-trial, face painting, and so much more!

Thank you for coming along and supporting our fete.

“Little Big” treats for school brekky club

By NARROMINE HIGH SCHOOL NARROMINE High School’s Breakfast Club has been given a “Little Big” lift this term, with the School officially partnering with local milk producers, the Little Big Dairy.

This follows the team at Little Big kindly donating milk to this before-school initiative — run daily from the school canteen.

The Little Big couriers dropoff six two-litre bottles of milk every Wednesday to the school, and we can’t thank them enough for their support.

Talin Horstman and Hannah Preston at Narromine High School’s Breakfast Club, which has partnered with local milk producers, the Little Big Dairy.

Off to a Good start, Stanley and Angelo Landsborough at Narromine High School’s Breakfast Club. PHOTOS: NHS.

A healthy breakfast for Delisa Johnson thanks to local milk producers, the Little Big Dairy.

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No. 247

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5. The Costume Institute Benefit is the formal name for which annual fashion event?

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The leftover letters will spell out a secret message.

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Narromine PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN The second attempt of an Annual General Meeting of the Narromine Jets Senior Rugby League Football Club, ABN 63 096 982 137 will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2024, commencing at 3pm at the Narromine United Services Memorial Club, 58 Dandaloo Street, NARROMINE NSW 2821.

All positions are declared vacant.

If positions are not filled there is a possibility the club will fold.

Lower Macquarie Ground Water Irrigator’s Association Annual General Meeting Wednesday, October 2 Court House Hotel Narromine 5pm

CHURCH NOTICES NARROMINE BAPTIST CHURCH Klick (Children’s program) 9am Sunday Service 10:30am Sunday

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

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

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Passed away September 6, 2024 Aged 83 years Late of Dubbo.

Dearly loved husband of Judy (dec).

Loving father of Sandra, Peter and Ray. Respected father in-law of Shane.

Grandfather of Michael, Chelsea, Adam and Riley.

Great Grandfather of Sienna and Lacey.

Stepfather of Craig (dec) and Jackie.

Step Grandfather of Marty, Luke, Cory and Chris.

Son of Ray (dec) and Eileen (dec).

Loved brother and Brother In-Law of Janet and Gavin, Eileen (dec) and Patricia (dec).

Uncle to Damien, Adrian, David, Ben, Julian, Caroline and Nathan (dec).

Barry’s funeral service will be held graveside at the Narromine Cemetery, Tomingley Rd, Narromine commencing at 2pm Monday, September 23, 2024.

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6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. 8.30 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. 9.20 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 10.05 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 Miniseries: Better. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Hailey Dean Mysteries: Dating Is Murder. (2017) Kellie Martin. 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.

7.20 Football. AFL. First preliminary ÄUHS :`KUL` ] 7VY[ (KLSHPKL 11.15 Armchair Experts. 12.00 GetOn Extra. 12.30 Taken. 1.30 Harry’s Practice.

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

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: The Love Gala. (2023) 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 Rugby League.

NRL. First semi-final. Cronulla Sharks v North Queensland Cowboys. 9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. 10.30 MOVIE: Magnum Force. (1973) Clint Eastwood.

1.00 The Garden Gurus. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Judge Judy. 10.30 Sort Your Life Out. 11.30 Entertainment Tonight. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield.

12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon.

4.00 Family Feud. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Sort Your Life Out. 8.45 Have You Been Paying Attention? 9.45 The Real CSI: Miami.

10.45 10’s Late News. 11.10 The Project.

12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. 10.05 Inside The Steam Train Museum. 11.00 Auction.

12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Sing To Remember: Defying Dementia. 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Tombs Of Egypt: The Ultimate Mission. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 My Grandparents’ War. 8.25 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Laos. 9.15 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Soldiers. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Discover. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.30 Harry’s Practice.

4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 I Escaped To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.30 Storage Wars: TX. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration.

5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars.

7.00 To Be Advised. 7.20 Pawn Stars.

7.50 Surveillance Oz. 8.30 MOVIE: The Greatest Showman. (2017) 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.30 Dodger. 2.30 Baking It. 3.50 Modern Family. 4.30 Australia’s Got Talent. 6.15 MOVIE: Shanghai Noon.

(2000) 8.30 MOVIE: The Amazing SpiderMan 2. (2014) Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone. 11.15 MOVIE: Kath & Kimderella: The Movie. (2012) 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 Exploring Off The Grid.

8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 SEAL Team.

12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.30 King Of Queens.

2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet.

4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 8.30 Thank God You’re Here. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 2.05 ER. 2.50 Doctor Who. 3.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family. 6.10 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: Superman III. (1983) 10.30 ER. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.35 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Doctor Who. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien.

6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News.

7.30 ABC Evening News. 8.00 Planet America: Fireside Chat. 9.00 The World.

9.30 Close Of Business. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.50 Explore. 2.05 World’s Greatest Islands. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow.

3.35 MOVIE: Tender Mercies. (1983) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow Detectives. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Midway.

(2019) 11.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.50 ABC World News Tonight. 4.15 PBS News. 5.15 The Toys That Built The World. 6.05 Letters And Numbers. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over.

9.25 Getting Naked: A Burlesque Story.

10.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Unforgotten. 1.15 Sister Boniface Mysteries. Final. 2.00 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. 2.40 Becoming Frida Kahlo. 3.40 David Attenborough’s Micro Monsters. 4.30 The Assembly. 5.15 Landline. 5.45 Australian Story. 6.30 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Grantchester. Return.

8.20 Vera.

9.50 Return To Paradise.

10.45 Miniseries: Better.

11.45 Rage.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

12.00 Horse Racing. Sydney Everest Carnival and Caulfield Charity Family Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line.

7.30 MOVIE: Armageddon. (1998) 10.45 MOVIE: District 9. (2009) 1.00 Taken.

2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Drop Dead Weird. 5.00 House Of Wellness.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 Explore TV: Trade Routes Of The Middle Ages. 1.00 Cybershack. 1.30 Rugby League.

NRL Women’s Premiership. Dragons v Broncos. 3.15 Rugby Union. Rugby Championship. Round 5. Australia v New Zealand. 5.40 Test Rugby: Wallabies V New Zealand Post-Match. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Second semi-final. Sydney Roosters v Manly Sea Eagles. 9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match.

10.30 MOVIE: The Expendables 2. (2012) 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition.

12.30 Are You RV Safe? 1.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 1.30 Farm To Fork. 2.00 The Dog Down Under. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 3.00 Planet Shapers. 3.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. 4.00 My Market Kitchen.

Return. 4.30 Cook With Luke. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Dog House.

7.30 Thank God You’re Here. 8.30 The Dog House Australia. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. 10.45 Ambulance UK. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. 10.05 Love Your Garden.

11.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Still Running. 3.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. 5.00 Wonders Of Scotland.

5.30 Frontlines. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Cumbria: The Lakes & The Coast.

8.20 Highgrove: The King’s Country Home. 9.15 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. 10.10 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. 11.05 Something Undone. New. 12.05 Rex In Rome. 3.45 Peer To Peer.

4.45 Bamay. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens.

4.00 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 5.00 Sydney Everest Carnival and Caulfield Charity Family Day. 5.30 The Zoo. 6.00 Heathrow. 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Search4Hurt. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 American Pickers.

4.00 Football. AFL. Second preliminary final. Geelong v Brisbane Lions. 8.30 MOVIE: Oblivion. (2013) 11.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Australia’s Got Talent. 12.50 Dancing With The Stars. 2.45 MOVIE: The Amazing Spider-Man 2. (2014) 5.25 MOVIE: Turbo. (2013) 7.30 MOVIE: Tooth Fairy. (2010) Dwayne Johnson. 9.30 MOVIE: Sisters. (2015) Amy Poehler, Tina Fey. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

11.30 Taste Of Australia: BBQ. 12.00 Australia By Design: Innovations. 12.30 Exploring Off The Grid.

1.00 JAG. 3.00 Tough Tested. Final. 4.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 Diagnosis Murder. 6.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.30 Bull. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

10.30 The King Of Queens.

11.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 11.30 Friends. 12.00 Becker.

12.30 Frasier. 1.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 Becker. 4.00 Frasier. 5.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family. 6.10 Car S.O.S. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 The Stand Up Sketch Show. Final. 8.55 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 9.45 Gavin & Stacey. 11.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.25 Pfffirates. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.30 The Crystal Maze. 8.15 Robot Wars. 9.15 MOVIE: Pokémon Detective Pikachu.

(2019) 10.55 Officially Amazing. 11.25 Dragon Ball Super. 11.50 Supernatural Academy. 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

4.10 Planet America: Fireside Chat. 5.00 News. 5.30 Asia News Week. 6.00 Evening News. 6.15 Aust Story. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Back Roads. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.15 Four Corners. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 Foreign Correspondent. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.15 MOVIE: Mr Denning Drives North. (1951) 3.15 NRL Women’s Premiership. North Qld Cowboys v Knights. 5.00 MOVIE: The Thousand Plane Raid. (1969) 7.00 M*A*S*H. 7.30 MOVIE: Stargate. (1994) 9.55 MOVIE: Arrival. (2016) 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.30 ABC World News Tonight. 3.55 PBS News. 4.55 Extreme Food Phobics. 5.50 Monty Python’s Best Bits (Mostly) 6.25 The Secret Genius Of Modern Life. 7.35 Impossible Engineering.

8.30 MOVIE: Sin City: A Dame To Kill For. (2014) 10.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

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

11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.25 Darby And Joan. 3.10 Nigella At My Table. 3.40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 4.30 Restoration Australia. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Compass. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Return To Paradise. 8.30 Unforgotten. 9.15 Miniseries: Better. 10.15 Fisk. 10.45 Spicks And Specks. 12.15 Endeavour. Final. 1.50 Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

12.00 House Of Wellness. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.45 Surveillance Oz. 3.00 Border Security: International. 3.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line.

4.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. 8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.45 The Latest: Seven News. 10.15 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous.

11.25 Autopsy USA. 12.25 Lipstick Jungle.

1.25 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 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 NRLW Wrap. 1.30 Rugby League.

NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 9.

Canberra Raiders v Gold Coast Titans.

3.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 9. Parramatta Eels v Sydney Roosters. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 The Block. 8.30 60 Minutes. 9.30 9News Late. 10.00 See No Evil. 11.00 The First 48. 11.50 Transplant. 12.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Roads Less Travelled. 9.00 Loving Gluten Free. Return. 9.30 Intrepid Adventures.

10.00 The Drew Barrymore Show. 11.00 Lingo. 12.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 1.10 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 1.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 2.00 Farm To Fork. 2.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 1. Adelaide 36ers v Sydney Kings. 4.30 My Market Kitchen.

5.00 10 News First. 6.00 The Sunday Project. 7.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 8.30 FBI. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 11.30 Ageless Gardens. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 1.00 Speedweek.

3.00 Etched In Gold. 3.40 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. 4.35 And Then Came The Water. 5.30 Frontlines.

Final. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Ottoman Empire By Train. 8.25 Medina Azahara: Lost Pearl Of El-Andalu. 9.25 Ancient Superstructures. 10.25 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry. 11.20 The Real Peaky Blinders. 12.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Our Town. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 My Greek Odyssey. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 6.45 Escape To The Country.

7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Endeavour.

10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Football. AFL Women’s.

Week 4. Adelaide v Essendon. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Week 4. GWS Giants v Sydney. 5.00 Duck Dynasty.

6.00 Border Security: International. 7.00 Cricket. Women’s T20. Aust v NZ. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Get Clever. 10.00 Holistic Living. 10.30 My Asian Banquet. 11.00 Home And Away. 2.00 The Amazing Race. 3.45 To Be Advised. 5.30 Puppy School. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.30 Diagnosis Murder.

1.30 Exploring Off The Grid. 2.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 3.00 Tough Tested. 4.00 Bondi Rescue. 4.30 On The Fly. 5.00 IFISH. 5.30 Diagnosis Murder. 6.30 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 Family Feud.

1.00 The Middle. 3.30 Becker. 4.00 Frasier. 5.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 South Park. 1.00 Home Shopping. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 33.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 INXS: Live Baby Live. 10.10 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.25 Pfffirates. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.30 MOVIE: The Pirates! Band Of Misfits.

(2012) 8.55 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.40 Speechless. 10.20 Doctor Who. 11.10 Inside The Sydney Opera House. 12.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.10 News. 3.30 Offsiders.

4.00 Landline. 5.00 News With Auslan.

5.30 News Regional. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Foreign Correspondent. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Insiders. 8.30 News Tonight. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.15 Aust Story. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.20 MOVIE: West Of Zanzibar. (1954) 4.20 MOVIE: The Wonderful Country. (1959) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Shawshank Redemption. (1994) Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman. 11.20 MOVIE: Night Of The Eagle. (1962) 1.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.50 In My Own World.

4.45 France 24 English News. 5.10 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.35 The Machines That Built America. 7.05 Abandoned Engineering. 8.00 UCI Road World C’ships. Women’s elite individual time trial. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. 11.00 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 David Attenborough’s First Life. 3.55 Love Your Garden. 4.45 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.45 Four Corners. 9.30 Media Watch. 9.50 Prisoner X. 11.20 ABC Late News. 11.35 The Business. 11.55 Planet America. 12.25 Grand Designs. 1.15 Love Your Garden.

2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.45 Border Security: International. 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 MOVIE: The Equalizer 2. (2018) Denzel Washington.

11.00 To Be Advised. 12.45 The Event.

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 The Block. 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 The Block. 8.45 100% Footy. 9.45 Outback Opal Hunters. 10.45 9News Late. 11.15 La Brea. 12.00 Transplant.

12.50 Tipping Point. 1.40 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 A Current Affair.

5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield.

12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon.

4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? 9.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. 10.10 Ghosts. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. 12.05 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. 10.15 Inside The Steam Train Museum. 11.10 Auction. 11.40 The Lost World Of Joseph Banks. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.10 History Of Britain. 3.00 Railway Journeys UK. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Tombs Of Egypt: The Ultimate Mission. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Michael Palin In North Korea. 8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. 10.15 Have I Got News For You U.S. 11.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 My Impossible House. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey.

3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 Billy The Exterminator.

3.30 Storage Wars: TX. 4.00 Storage Wars. 4.30 Talking W. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 AFL Brownlow Medal: Red Carpet. 8.05 AFL Brownlow Medal.

11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.35 Take Me Out. 3.00 Around The World With Manu. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Glee. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order: LA. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping.

8.00 Pooches At Play. 8.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 11.30 Dr Phil. 1.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 SEAL Team. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement.

4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 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 Kids’ Programs. 2.05 ER. 2.50 Doctor Who. 3.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family. 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 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 9.00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop. 10.00 Doctor Who. 10.50 Merlin. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien.

6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News.

7.30 7.30. 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 Wild Moments. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Five Golden Dragons. (1967) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. Return. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise.

8.40 Grantchester. 9.50 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.35 ABC World News Tonight. 4.00 ABC America This Week.

4.55 PBS News Weekend. 5.25 The Toys That Built The World. 6.15 The Engineering That Built The World. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Taskmaster. 10.20 Late Programs.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, September 19, 2024

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.15 Explore TV: Trade Routes Of The Middle Ages. 1.45 My Way. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon.

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

7.30 The Block. 8.45 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 9.45 True Story With Hamish & Andy. 10.45 9News Late. 11.15 Chicago Med. 12.00 Transplant. 12.50 Tipping Point. 1.40 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

2.30 The Garden Gurus. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Judge Judy. 10.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 11.40 Entertainment Tonight. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 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.

Return. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. 9.30 NCIS. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project.

12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. 10.00 Inside The Steam Train Museum. 10.55 The Lost World Of Joseph Banks. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Have I Got News For You U.S. 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Queen Victoria: Love, Lust And Leadership. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. New. 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey.

3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 A Touch Of Frost. 10.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Outback Opal Hunters.

3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Storage Wars: TX. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Cricket.

Women’s T20. Aust v NZ. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.55 Modern Family. 2.25 To Be Advised. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Glee. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia.

7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 MOVIE: The Longest Yard. (2005) Adam Sandler, Chris Rock. 10.55 The Goldbergs. 11.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping.

8.00 Pooches At Play. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles.

11.15 SEAL Team. 12.15 Home Shopping.

2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Family Feud. 1.30 King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours.

7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 1.20 INXS: Live Baby Live. 3.00 ER. 3.45 Doctor Who. 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family.

7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Breeders.

9.20 Extras. 9.50 ER. 11.20 Rage. 12.20 Documentary Now! 12.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Deadly Dinosaurs.

8.55 Ice Age. 9.40 Doctor Who. 10.30 Merlin. 11.15 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.25 Interest Rate Decision.

3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business.

9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News.

10.15 Four Corners. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.50 Wild Moments. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The House In Nightmare Park. (1973) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 9.40 Silent Witness. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.30 BBC News At Ten. 4.00 ABC World News Tonight. 4.25 PBS News. 5.25 The Toys That Built The World.

6.15 The Engineering That Built The World. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The Real Stories Of Basketball.

10.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. 1.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 2.25 Back Roads. 2.55 The Homes That Built Australia. 3.50 Love Your Garden. 4.40 Grand Designs.

5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz.

7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. 8.40 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 9.30 Planet America. 10.00 Would I Lie To You? 10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. 11.00 Austin. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.35 Border Security: International. 2.05 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 My Kitchen Rules. 9.05 Code Blue: One Punch Killers. 10.05 Talking Footy: Grand Final Special. 11.05 The Latest: Seven News. 11.35 Chicago Fire.

12.35 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. 1.35 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.15 Country House Hunters Australia. 1.45 Innovation Nation. 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 The Block. 8.40 Human Error. 9.40 Million Dollar Murders. 10.50 9News Late. 11.15 Law & Order: Organized Crime.

12.00 Tipping Point. 1.00 Hello SA. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Judge Judy. 10.30 To Be Advised. 11.30 Entertainment Tonight. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield.

12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 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 Thank God You’re Here. 8.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. 9.10 NCIS. 10.10 10’s Late News. 10.35 The Project. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. 10.00 Inside The Steam Train Museum. 10.50 The Lost World Of Joseph Banks. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Queen Victoria: Love, Lust And Leadership.

5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 The Great Killer Smog. 9.25 Miniseries: The Sixth Commandment. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 El Immortal: Gangs Of Madrid.

11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 3.30 Harry’s Practice.

4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 Billy The Exterminator.

3.30 Storage Wars: TX. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL Women’s. Week 5. Carlton v North Melbourne. 9.15 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 10.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Jabba’s Movies School Holiday Special. 2.00 Modern Family. 2.25 To Be Advised. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Glee. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia.

7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back. 10.35 First Dates Australia. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 NBL Slam. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 SEAL Team. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder.

4.05 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Family Feud. 1.30 King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours.

7.00 Friends. 8.05 Big Bang. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 1.10 Gavin & Stacey. 1.40 Not Going Out. 2.40 ER. 3.25 Doctor Who. 4.10 MythBusters.

5.00 Long Lost Family. 5.45 Car S.O.S. 6.30 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Not Going Out. 9.30 Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe. 9.55 ER. 11.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Doctor Who. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.05 Speechless. 11.30 Horrible Histories. 12.00 Operation Ouch! 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 News Afternoons.

4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 Planet America. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.50 Wild Moments. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Not Now, Comrade. (1976) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 Queens Of Mystery. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.30 BBC News At Ten. 4.00 ABC World News Tonight. 4.25 PBS News. 5.25 The Toys That Built The World. 6.15 The Engineering That Built The World. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: The Current War. (2017) 10.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Australian Story. 10.45 Compass. 11.15 Outback Musical. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Assembly. 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 2.30 Back Roads.

3.00 The Homes That Built Australia.

3.55 The Assembly. 4.40 Grand Designs.

5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Return To Paradise. 9.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.20 ABC Late News. 10.35 The Business. 10.50 The Art Of... Final. 11.20 Grand Designs. 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.35 Border Security: International. 2.00 Your Money & Your Life. 2.30 Coastwatch Oz. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away.

8.30 The Front Bar: Grand Final Edition.

10.00 Dan Muggleton: White And Wrong.

11.30 Air Crash Investigations. 12.30 Magnum P.I. 1.30 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 The Block. 1.00 Space Invaders. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon.

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

7.30 RBT. 8.30 MOVIE: Jason Bourne.

(2016) Matt Damon, Tommy Lee Jones, Alicia Vikander. 10.55 9News Late. 11.25 The Equalizer. 12.10 Resident Alien. 1.00 Explore TV: Trade Routes Of The Middle Ages. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Judge Judy. 10.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. 11.30 Entertainment Tonight.

12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 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 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. 8.30 Gogglebox Australia. 9.30 The Cheap Seats. 10.30 10’s Late News.

10.55 The Project. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. 10.00 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. 10.50 Looking For Rembrandt. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 History Of Britain. 3.00 Railway Journeys UK. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Queen Victoria: Love, Lust And Leadership. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great Australian Walks. 8.25 National Parks From Above.

New. 9.20 Paris Has Fallen. New. 10.10 SBS World News Late. 10.40 Freezing Embrace. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Our Town. 2.30 My Impossible House.

3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Grace.

10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Disasters At Sea. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Storage Wars: NY. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. 8.30 Disasters At Sea. 9.30 The Mightiest. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.05 Take Me Out. 2.30 Modern Family. 3.00 Around The World With Manu. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Glee. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia.

7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 10.35 First Dates UK. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping.

8.00 Pooches At Play. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 SEAL Team.

12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.35 King Of Queens.

2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet.

4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 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 Kids’ Programs. 3.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family.

7.30 Would I Lie To You? 9.00 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. 9.40 Gruen.

10.15 ER. 11.45 Rage. 12.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.30 The Wonderful World Of Puppies. 9.10 72 Cutest Animals.

9.40 Doctor Who. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 News Afternoons.

4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News.

6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight.

8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.10 Australian Story. 11.00 ABC Late News.

11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 As Time Goes By. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: Don’t Bother To Knock. (1961) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 My Room Grand Final Spectacular.

10.30 See No Evil. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.25 BBC News At Ten. 3.55 ABC World News Tonight. 4.25 PBS News. 5.25 The Toys That Built The World. 6.15 The Engineering That Built The World. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 United Gangs Of America.

10.20 Late Programs.

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Hailey Dean Mysteries: A Marriage Made For Murder. (2018) 2.00 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. 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 My Kitchen Rules. 9.05 The Rookie. 10.05 Made In Bondi. 11.10 Chicago Fire. Return. 12.10 Holey Moley Australia. 1.35 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Late Programs.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 The Pacific. 11.00 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Newsreader. Final. 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 2.25 Back Roads.

2.55 David Attenborough’s First Life. 3.55 Love Your Garden. 4.40 Grand Designs.

5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz.

7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 The Assembly. Final. 9.15 The Art Of... Final. 9.45 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 10.15 ABC Late News. 10.30 The Business. 10.50 Four Corners. 11.35 Late Programs.

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Thursday, September 19, 2024 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

Art meets ag in a “SPACE Walk” at Willydah

Project co-leads, Bruce Maynard and Kim V Goldsmith.

PHOTOS: KV GOLDSMITH.

By SHARON BONTHUYS ART meets agriculture in Narromine Shire this weekend with a special project combining both takes place on a local property.

Prominent regional artist, Kim V Goldsmith, has been collaborating with farmer and agro-ecologist Bruce Maynard on a Soil+AiR (artist-in-residence) Creative Future Landscapes project on the Maynard family farm, “Willydah”, midway between Narromine and Trangie.

This weekend will feature a half-day event titled “Stories of Place, Community and Environment (SPACE) Walk”, where Ms Goldsmith and Mr Maynard will lead attendees on a walk around the property and then participate in a roundtable discussion over lunch.

Starting conversations WITH support from Create NSW through the Country

Arts Support Program (CASP) managed by Orana Arts, Landcare, and the Trangie Local Aboriginal Land Council, the project aims to engage the community and knowledge-holders in a conversation about the future of the region, Ms Goldsmith said.

Knowledge-holders participating in the SPACE Walk will include Mr Maynard, Ms Goldsmith, Elders from the Trangie Local Aboriginal Land Council, Auntie Ruth Carney (Ms Goldsmith’s cultural adviser on the project), volunteers from local Landcare groups, as well as members of the general community.

“We’re using two creative techniques [in the event]. One is walking together through the farm landscape and using that as a catalyst to prompt conversation, and share stories with each other based on our knowledge,” Ms Goldsmith explained.

“Over lunch, we’re going to be talking about the future we want to plan for, and what

it takes to be a good ancestor, which is something we have to start today,” she added.

“By sharing our stories with each other, we can start to imagine what sort of future we want and take a bit of control over how we make that happen. So, we don’t feel disempowered about government, or multinationals, or whomever it may be dictating what that future might look like for us,” Ms Goldsmith said.

A creative exercise at the event will include participants writing a postcard to the future.

Ms Goldsmith said rural Australia is at the frontline of rapid change which she says has become “very unsettling” for many in the community.

“We can’t change the big picture stuff, but we can change how we respond to it and start to learn to adapt,” she said.

“But we have to learn to do that as a community. We can’t just do it on our own.”

The event at Willydah is not intended to be a one-off activity. Further work will be carried out on the project over time. Ms Goldsmith hopes the SPACE Walk starts conversations in the community, in local businesses, and in residents’ homes.

Art + Soil listening A MEMBER of several acoustic ecology networks, Ms Goldsmith is one of the few Australian artists and creatives engaged in “listening to soil” through specialised equipment, something that has interested her for many years.

With a background as a journalist, farmer, and communications specialist, the interdis-

Kim V Goldsmith is one of the few Australian artists and creatives specialising in listening to soil as part of her creative practice. ciplinary multimedia artist, writer, and creative producer grew up on a farm and studied agriculture, and also had her own farm for about a decade through the difficult Millennium Drought period.

She now lives on Wiradjuri land near Dubbo and, in her creative practice, has focused on environmental issues impacting rural and remote communities since 2008.

So how did her interest in listening to soil develop?

“I’d been following most of the early research that has been done on soil listening from Europe and the UK,” she explained.

Seeing some stories from research papers encouraged Ms Goldsmith to conduct her own research. This included an intensive two-month soil-listening project on her own property last year in collaboration with an American academic which led to this work being presented in May by her colleague at the International Union of Soil Sciences Congress in Florence, Italy. Her creative

work was also featured in a pop-up exhibition at the end of the congress.

Although Ms Goldsmith could not attend the congress in person, she was very interested in the feedback from other artists who did attend, and also had her work featured in the exhibition.

“The overwhelming take away from all of that is that anything that promotes healthy soil is worth looking at — or listening to, I should say,” she added.

“The creative tools I use as an artist allow me to look at the big picture and zoom in on the detail, and then pull back. The technology I use allows me to zoom in, and the thinking and creative processes allow me to zoom out,” she concluded.

You can read more about Ms Goldsmith and her creative practice on the EcoPulse Art website, which also contains more information about the SPACE Walk this weekend at Willydah.

Sport

Anning, Gillette and Mann win golf comps

By NORM LEWIS LAST weekend, Narromine golfers played the final monthly medal round of 2024. The winner on the day was Ray Anning, with a score of 64 nett, while the runner-up was Tim Wiggins on nett 66.

The Nearest-the-Pin (NTP) prize went to Peter Hutchinson on the third, with no winner on the ninth. Craig Duff won the Long Drive on the fourth.

In conjunction with the September monthly round, all medal winners during the year, played off for the annual “Medal of Medals” trophies.

The A-Grade Medal of Medal winner was Steve Gillette, while Ray Anning won the B-Grade event.

On Sunday at home, some nine players took part in an Individual Stableford event for a Club trophy.

The winner was Carol McDonald with a score of 37 points, while the runner-up was Steve Buckley on 33 points.

Steve also collected the Long Drive prize on the fi rst, while Ron Green won the NTP on the 10th. The drawn Jackpot was not won.

Also on Sunday, Narromine was represented by two teams of eight players at the Western Districts Club Championships played at Trangie. This competition replaced the Inter-Club Pennants, and Nyngan Club collected the title for 2024 with Trangie in second place.

Also played in conjunction with this was a singles event, and this was won by our own Tony Mann.

There is no local members’ competition next weekend, as the NSW Veterans’ Fourball Sand Greens State Championship will be played here over 36 holes.

With 18 holes to be played on each day of the weekend, the course will be closed for all but those playing in the Veterans Weekend Championships, at which Narromine players Tony Mann and Rob Williams will be attempting to win their fourth consecutive State Title.

Club members are asked to refer to the program for the competitions to be played on the final weekend of September.

That’s all for this week. See you at the Championships next weekend.

Ray Anning, winner of the B-Grade Medal of Medals as well as the final monthly medal.

One of the weekend’s golfing winners, Steve Gillette.

PHOTOS: GREG KEARINES.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, September 19, 2024

RACING NG ORT REPORT

By COLIN HODGES DUBBO trainer Clint Lundholm and stable apprentice Zoe Hunt combined for a winning double including the Cup with Tupou, at the first meeting held at Collarenebri since 2018.

Drought, Covid and wet weather caused the years of cancellations yet the Collarenebri committee was able to respond with an outstanding meeting on Saturday.

Winner of the Cups at Bedgerabong and Tottenham last campaign, Tupou at the fourth run back from a spell

Clint and Zoe team up to win first Colly Cup in six years returned to form in the 1400 metres B & W Collarenebri Cup in which Peak Road from the stables of popular local trainer Kelly Smith started the $2.80 favourite.

Taking the early lead, Tupou (Zoe Hunt, $6) was challenged on the home turn but kicked on strongly to score by over a length from Peak Road (Shayleigh Ingelse) with Toulon Factor (Shannen Llewellyn, $3.40) a half-length away third.

Earlier, the Clint Lundholm trained My Oddette (Zoe Hunt, $3.80) overhauled the leader close to home to beat Cumboogle (Hannah John-

ton, $3 favourite) by a long head with Loud (Williams Stanley, $6) third in the 1000 metres Willis Family Benchmark 50 Handicap.

A winning double also for Armidale trainer Jane Clement and Dubbo apprentice Shannen Llewellyn with Sippity Sip and Hardyo.

Sippity Sip ($4.60) led throughout for a runaway win over Bupkis (Zoe Hunt, $4.40) and Mr Scorefield (Kody Nestor, $11) in the 1200 metres Moree and Walgett Business Houses Benchmark 45 Handicap.

Hardyo ($2.80 equal fav.)

tracked the leader in the 1600 metres Benchmark 50 Handicap Woodhams before scoring by two lengths from Jade Division (Will Stanley, $2.80 eq. fav.) and Lady Cornelia (Shayleigh Ingelse, $3.50).

Winner of more than 600 races, Kody Nestor who had not ridden since Coffs Harbour in July 2023, won the 1200 metres Jack Meaney Memorial Maiden Plate on The Answer Man at Collarenebri.

Giving the trainer Shane Saunders from Warwick in Queensland a winner with his fi rst starter, the previously unraced The Answer Man

($2 favourite) led all the way to beat Bullish Dragon (Williams Stanley, $3) and Yuruga Girl (Zoe Hunter, $4).

Racing kicked off with the 800 metres Collarenebri Business Houses and Tatts Hotel Motel Maiden Plate won by the Brett Thompson, Gulgong trained Tropicana’s Cube.

Ridden by apprentice Will Stanley, Tropicana’s Cube ($2 favourite) with the lead from the outset, won by a half-length from the Kelly Smith trained Volcanic Gold (Shayleigh Ingelse, $5.50) with Tiny Missile (Zo Hunt, $6) a handy third.

NARROMINE BOWLING CLUB

Ben the star at Club’s Presentation Awards

By JOHN EDWARDS NARROMINE Bowling Club’s Annual Presentation Day was held last Sunday afternoon with some outstanding bowlers recognised for a year of high achievement.

Among the winners was Ben Clark, who picked up two individual and two team awards at the event, with the full list of trophies below: Consistency Singles Runners-up: James Daley (“Bopper”) Winner: Ben Clark Major/Minor Pairs: Runners-up: Richard Hyde and Ben Clark Winners: Duane Faro and Robbie Stanford Fours: Runners-up: Duane Faro,

Phil Harding, and Adam Jermyn Winners: Cliffy Harris, Dave McNair, Kev Rider, and Aaron Hutchison Triples: Runners-up: Cliffy Harris, James Coen, and Kev Rider Winners: Richard Hyde, Mark Hilder, and Ben Clark Pairs: Runners-up: James Coen and Kev Rider Winners: Duane Faro and Ben Clark B-Singles: Runner-up: Kane Adams Winner: Henry Buttsworth A-Singles: Runner-up: Buttsworth Winner: Ben Clark

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Social bowls FOR social bowls results, a total of 12 players took to the green last Thursday. In the fi rst Triples game, Danny, Rob, and Frenchy soundly defeated Danny (sub), Noi, and Bruce P, by 24-8.

In the second Triples match, Neil, James, and Dave ran away with the game against Col, Greg, and Duane, 21-7.

On Sunday, a total of 18 bowlers braved the chilly morning that, in the fi rst game, involved Wilkie, Bruce, and Lionel walloping Noi, Mitch, and Danny, 23-6.

In the second game, Cliffy (wrong bias) H, Neil, and Beaver defeated Westy, Mark, and Dave, 13-8.

In the fi nal game, Kath, Sticker, and Cranky closely defeated Rossy, Steven (“wel-

come back”!) R, and Adam, 12-9.

Winners on the day were Lionel’s team, and the runners-up, Beaver and team.

Coming up…

DON’T forget the NAIDOC Celebrations Day this Sunday in memory of Billy and Normie Newman, two local respected Aboriginal gentlemen who did a lot for the Narromine community and were staunch supporters of the club.

The day will commence with a flag-raising ceremony and games will kick-off straight afterwards.

The annual bowls tournament is also coming up in early November, which is a Triples event that is open to the first 24 teams to register. More information will

be provided as the date gets closer. Don’t forget to visit your club for our usual twice-weekly raffles.

Joke of the week MURPHY was rowing on the lake, when suddenly the Loch Ness Monster attacked and grabbed him from the boat.

He panicked and shouted, “God help me!”

And suddenly the monster and everything around him just stopped.

A voice from the heavens boomed out, “You say you don’t believe in me, but now you are asking for my help?”

Murphy looked up and said, “Well, 10 seconds ago I didn’t believe in the Loch Ness Monster either!”

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

GERRIES GOLF

Gerries enjoy beautiful spring course conditions

By NORM LEWIS LAST Wednesday, a total of 11 hardy golfers participated in the weekly Gerries’ golf competition.

Scores ranged from between 26 and 18 points, which indicates that the players are getting better, or the course is in top condition… probably a bit of both!

Winner on the day was Brian Masling with a score of 26 points, (the handicapper will be looking for you in coming weeks, “Maso”!), with the runner-up, Mal Fraser on 23 points.

There were no Nearest-the-Pin winners again, but there was a battle for the NAGA prize between Bob and Mal Richardson, both on scores of 18 points, with the “prize” going to Mal on a count-back.

This week, the Gerries also had an enjoyable Chinese meal, which was much appreciated by those in attendance.

Next week, the play is on the back nine at the usual early afternoon hit-off time.

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

LADIES GOLF

Ashdown wins first round of Perry Bowl, Monthly Medal

By DALE HARDING LAST Wednesday, a total of 10 ladies played the fi rst round of the Perry Bowl and the sixth round of the Monthly Medal, while eight players vied for the nine-hole monthly medal.

Michelle Ashdown won the fi rst round of the Perry Bowl and the 18-hole Monthly Medal with a score of 65 nett. The B-Grade medal winner was Jennie Ward with 71 nett, while the ball winner was Carol McCal-

man with 72 nett.

The winner of the nine-hole medal event was Anne Harmer on 36 nett (B-Grade), while Judy Heckendorf took out the C-Grade with 32 nett.

All ladies played a nine-hole putting competition for a trophy donated by Deb Fairbairn, which was awarded to Carole Paddison with 10 putts. Drawn cards were won by Nikki McCutcheon and Bev Woods.

On Saturday, ladies played a Stroke Round for a trophy donat-

ed by Sue Richardson. The ninehole trophy winner was Gail White with 34 nett, while the 18-hole ball winner was Vicki Gainsford with 68 nett.

Nearest-to-the-pins went to Vicki Gainsford, Michelle Ashdown, and Bev Woods, while the drawn card was won by Maida O’Mally.

No golf is on this weekend, due to the NSW Veterans’ Fourball State Championships, but we hope to see you on the course next Wednesday.

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Thursday, September 19, 2024 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

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Narromine Jets on the brink, unable to fill committee spots UNABLE to fi ll executive committee positions at its recently held annual general meeting (AGM), the Narromine Jets Rugby League Club’s future hangs in the balance.

The popular club has just closed the door on another successful footy season which saw several teams do very well, and held its presentation night last Friday night.

Last Sunday, however, all committee positions were declared vacant at the AGM, with club members told quite pointedly ahead of the event: “Without a committee our great club doesn’t run. If you are interested in being involved, we strongly encourage your attendance.”

None of the positions were fi lled at the AGM, forcing the club to schedule another AGM for Sunday, September 29.

Shock announcement

THE club made the sobering announcement on its social media following the failed AGM, sending shockwaves through the Narromine community.

“Some of the committee have been holding roles for a massive amount of years, and it’s time for fresh blood to step up for the club and the community,” the announcement stated.

“If positions are not fi lled at this [next AGM] there is a real possibility our club will fold.”

The club has appealed to parents and carers of junior club members to fi ll the void.

“If you have kids upcoming, an interest in rugby league and the community, now is your time to speak up,” the announcement stated.

The disappointing scenario has arisen almost two years after the Narromine Jets were

PHOTO: COL BOYD PHOTOGRAPHY.

named the National Rugby League’s (NRL) Community Club of the Year in recognition of their continuing support for the community which supports them.

“Unity and a strong family and community focus underpins all they do within the club,” the NRL said on its website in October 2022 after presenting the club with its award.

Common problem THE club’s situation is not unusual, however, with several other volunteer-led groups in Narromine Shire also struggling with similar issues related to membership, leadership, and succession planning for

the future.

At the Narromine Star’s public roundtable on volunteering last month, lack of interest in taking executive committee roles in community and sporting groups was identified as a common occurrence locally. It also reflects a wider trend across the state and nationally with volunteering in general.

Not-for-profit sporting and community groups need executive committees to fulfi l mandatory operational guidelines set by the NSW Government’s Office of Sport, the lead agency for sport and active recreation in the state.

“Club office bearers typically have higher levels of in-

volvement and are responsible for running their club,” the Office of Sport website states.

“They have specific legal obligations as directors and are often given titles including: committee member, sports administrator, president, chairperson, treasurer, secretary, public officer, member protection, information officer, and all volunteers involved in running a sporting organisation at the community or grassroots level in NSW.” The Office of Sport website also states that effective governance protects the rights of club members and stakeholders, and assists the continued success and growth of non-profit clubs and associations.

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Who is ready to assist the Narromine Jets?

See classifieds for meeting information The Narromine Jets were approached for comment but did not get back to us prior to publication.