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Holy smokes! The Dolly Festival is three weeks away! By SHARON BONTHUYS BEAUTIFUL spring weather is forecast for Saturday, October 12 when Narromine’s third annual Dolly Parton Festival returns to town. Long-range weather forecasting is predicting some rain during the week leading up to the festival, but a fi ne day for the main event itself, which is expected to welcome thousands of people over a very busy day/ night program. Originally held in conjunction with the Labour Day long weekend, the 2024 festival has moved into daylight saving time this year. Continued page 6
WARREN Wildflowers Under 12s netball side had a great season in the Dubbo competition this year, as evident from making it all the way to the Grand Final. The team have been playing together for the past three years and, during this time, they have all grown so much in life, ability, and talent. “The team is so lucky that so many of the girls can play all over the court,” a team official said. “The ‘awesome foursome’ of Bree, Grace, Millie, and Maddie, can all shoot and defend, to win the toughest of games,” they added. The side, however, is more than just it’s stars. “Eden has also been a great addition to the team this year, adding to our defensive game, and has come so far for someone who is new to the game. “To our three centre court ‘gurus’ — Winnie, Evie, and Jemima — you girls have managed the game so well this year, getting the
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ball down to our end for the shooters.” A shout-out also went to Maggie, who can play anywhere and keep the game on track. “The team played in the Grand Final on the weekend, and it was fabulous that many supporters from Warren, made the trip to Dubbo to cheer the girls on. “While the fi nal result was not what we wanted, Warren Junior Netball is so proud of the girls for working hard all season and making the Grand Final,” the official said. The result, they enthused, was a true testament to the side’s determination and sportsmanship. “The girls played so hard, did not give-up, and made the other team work hard for the win,” the official said “Well done to all players and their coach, Katy-Rose Hunt, for representing Warren Junior Netball with distinction!”
Go the Wildflowers! Warren Junior Netball’s Under 12s grand final side, from left, back, Millie Sayers, Grace Walker, Bree Boyd, and Eden Stocks, and front, Maggie Brennan, Jemima McKay, Winnie O’Brien, Evie Barclay, and Maddie Hunt. More photos on page 15.
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