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Wednesday, January 22, 2025

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Ruby anniversary for Fr Abraham Ceripuram STORY: PAGE 2

Community to gather for Aus Day civic awards and brekky STORY: PAGE 3

Farewell to Mr and Mrs Lovelock STORY & PHOTOS: PAGE 12

Tourism and jobs: Warren Council’s new funding growth focus for 2025

By TESS VAN LUBECK ONE of the challenges facing many small rural towns is providing varied and interesting job opportunities offering rewarding career pathways for local residents, while strengthening the region’s economy.

Warren Shire Council will be able to do both with funding received via the NSW Government’s Fresh Start for Local Government Apprentices, Trainees, and Cadets Program.

The funding will enable the council to employ two critical new positions: a trainee tourism officer and an apprentice heavy vehicle mechanic, and comes at a time of growth and renewed focus for Warren Shire, particularly in the tourism sector.

Rewarding tourism role WITH the completion of the vibrant new Discover Warren Regional Tourism brochure, and the launch of the Discover Warren NSW website initiative, council’s Economic Development and Visitation Office (EDVO) is

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Tourism and jobs are Warren Council’s new focus for 2025, Acting General Manager, Stephen Glen, pictured here at Warren Visitors Centre, recently said. PHOTO: WSC.

aiming to position Warren Shire as a must-visit destination, said Acting General Manager, Stephen Glen.

These new projects, he explained, are designed to showcase the shire’s stunning natural beauty, unique attractions, and welcoming community, from the Macquarie Marshes and Tiger Bay Wetlands, to Warren Museum and Art Gallery.

“Tourism is an incredibly dynamic industry, and Warren Shire has so much to offer,” Mr Glen said.

“The Trainee Tourism Officer position is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join this exciting space, helping to attract visitors, promote our Shire, and contribute to the local economy.”

He added that the position also offers opportunities for advancement in the sector.

“With the chance to earn a Certificate III in Tourism through Warren TAFE, this role also provides a strong foundation for a rewarding career in tourism, whether locally or further afield,” he added.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Local News for the Warren Shire WARREN STAR

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INSIDE THIS WEEK Political News & Opinion . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .10

Ruby anniversary for Fr Abraham Ceripuram

Classroom News .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .12 Puzzles .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .14 Classifieds .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .15 Your Seven-Day TV Guide .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .16 Sport .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 18

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Fr Abraham with Helen Ferguson from his Warren congregation. PHOTOS: WARREN STAR. Belinda Bell, Anne Morison and Kay Linke at the celebration.

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Principal of St Mary’s School, Warren, Taz Stephens, Fr Abraham, and principal of St Joseph’s School, Nyngan, Sharon Grimmond.

By ABIGAIL MCLAUGHLIN PARISHIONERS of all faiths came together last week to celebrate Father Abraham Cheripuram’s 40 years as a Catholic priest.

Fr Abraham has been the parish priest for Nyngan and Warren since 2019 and previously served in Townsville.

He was ordained in Kerala, India and came to Australia in 2006 to help fi ll a shortage of Catholic priests.

Special guests at the Ruby Jubilee Mass and lunch last week included the priest who ordained him, Father Tomas, and the priest who encouraged him to move to Australia, Father Jose.

Change to submissions and advertising deadlines

By SHARON BONTHUYS

WEATHER REPORT

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THE FORECAST Wednesday, January 22 Min 23. Max 41. Partly Cloudy. Possible rainfall: 0 mm. Chance of any rain: 10% Central West Slopes and Plains area: Partly cloudy. Winds north to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h tending north to northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h in the morning then shifting south to southwesterly in the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 19 and 24 with daytime temperatures reaching 37 to 43.

Sun protection recommended from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 13 [Extreme] Thursday, January 23 Min 20. Max 38. Partly Cloudy. Possible rainfall: 0 mm. Chance of any rain: 5%

DEADLINES! Newspapers wouldn’t work without them. After a review, to streamline our publications processes, we’ve decided to bring forward our advertising and submissions deadlines for the Warren Star.

From next week, all advertising and classifieds need to be with us Central West Slopes and Plains area: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower on the southern slopes in the evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm on the slopes. Winds east to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h tending east to northeasterly during the morning then tending northwest to southwesterly during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 22 with daytime temperatures reaching 34 to 40.

Sun protection recommended from 9:10 am to 5:30 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 13 [Extreme] Friday, January 24 Min 19. Max 33. Sunny. Possible rainfall: 0 mm.

Chance of any rain: 5% Central West Slopes and Plains area: Sunny.

Bishop of the Wilcannia Forbes diocese, Columba Macbeth-Green led a special Mass at St Patrick’s Church, which included parishioners of all faiths, as well as fellow clergy from across the diocese and other close friends of Fr Abraham.

In total, there were 16 priests at the service, some of whom had travelled many kilometres.

In his address, Bishop Columba touched on the challenges of being a priest, and commended Fr Abraham for his long service.

Following the Mass, Bishop Columba swapped his crozier for bagpipes and escorted Fr Abraham across the by no later than 12 pm on Mondays to make it into the paper for that week. Enquiries and advertising text can be emailed to sales@ warrenstar.com.au.

All regular contributions from community and sporting groups and letters to the editor need to be with us by no later than 12pm on Sundays to make it into that week’s paper. Submissions can be emailed to journalist@warrenstar.com.au.

We cannot guarantee that late

Winds south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s.

Sun protection recommended from 9:10 am to 5:30 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme] Saturday, January 25 Min 16. Max 36. Sunny. Possible rainfall: 0 mm.

Chance of any rain: 5% Sunday, January 26 Min 19. Max 38. Sunny. Possible rainfall: 0 mm.

Chance of any rain: 10% Monday, January 27 Min 20. Max 40. Partly Cloudy. Possible rainfall: 0 mm. Chance of any rain: 20%

road to the Mary MacKillop Hall for a celebratory lunch, which included curried chicken (cooked by Fr Abraham) and a cake made by Anne Waterhouse.

Guests heard from Fr Tomas and Fr Jose, as well as newly ordained priest Fr Alex Wambua.

The principals of St Joseph’s School, Nyngan and St Mary’s School, Warren – Sharon Grimmond and Taz Stephens – spoke of their working relationship with Fr Abraham, and he was joined by Fr Tomas to cut the cake before Michael Kennedy presented him with a gift from his parishioners.

submissions will make it into the paper that same week.

Next week’s paper: public holiday delay AS Monday, January 27, is a public holiday, this will delay the publication of next week’s Warren Star by one day.

Normally out on a Wednesday, next week’s issue will be out on Thursday, January 30.

Official Trangie weather station data Maximum wind gust Date

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WARREN STAR Local News for the Warren Shire Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Australia Day

Meet Australia Day Ambassador: Alexandra Moore DUAL-SPORT Olympian Alexandra Moore is Warren’s Australia Day Ambassador for 2025 and as part of her visit to Warren will deliver an address at the council-organised event on Sunday, January 26.

A trailblazer in Australian sport, Alexandra represented our country as a gymnast at the Sydney 2000 Olympics, and later as a diver at the Beijing 2008 Olympics.

She was just the fi fth female athlete to be a two-time Olympian in different sports and also made history as the fi rst Commonwealth Games athlete to win gold medals in two different sports, achieving this distinction at the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games for gymnastics, and the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games for diving.

Beyond her sporting accomplishments, Alexandra has pursued academic excellence, earning a Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy and a Master’s in Health Science from The University of Sydney.

Now working as a Rehabilitation Consultant in Sydney, she also supports initiatives such as the Premier’s Sporting Challenge and the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Warren Shire Council Mayor, Greg Whiteley, has invited the community to come and meet Alexandra at Sunday’s event.

“We are proud to welcome Al-

exandra Moore as our 2025 Australia Day Ambassador. Her achievements in sport and her contributions to the broader community make her an inspiring role model for us all,” Mayor Whiteley said.

Warren Shire Council looks forward to welcoming residents and visitors to this important occasion, celebrating the values that unite us as Australians, he concluded.

In the Potter’s hands IMAGINE me as the clay and you, Lord, as the potter. What will I feel like to your hands?

Will I be too hard, too soft, to dry, too wet? Or will I be just right?

As you begin to mould me, will I be cantankerous and crumbly, resisting your attempts to bind me into shape, breaking into little pieces and flying off the wheel?

Will I sag formlessly, drooping over the edges of the wheel, a saggy misshapen blob?

Perhaps I will be so rigid that, despite your best effort, my

By SHARON BONTHUYS RESIDENTS of the Warren Shire are invited to gather on Sunday, January 26, for a free barbecue breakfast and the announcement of the recipients of the region’s Australia Day Awards.

Starting at 8.30am at the Warren Sporting and Cultural Centre, Victoria Park, the event is an opportunity to come together, reflect, eat a delicious breakfast, and acknowledge the contributions of hardworking community members.

The formal awards ceremony will commence at 9.45 am, with an address to be delivered at 10am by Warren’s 2025 Australia Day Ambassador, dual Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Alexandra Moore. Ms Moore represented Australia in the disciplines of gymnastics and diving, and you can read more about her in our accompanying profi le.

Warren Shire Council Mayor, Greg Whiteley, expressed enthusiasm for this year’s event and encouraged

the community to attend.

“Australia Day is a time to reflect on our history, respect each other’s stories, and celebrate our nation and its people,” Mr Whiteley said.

“It’s also a chance to honour the local residents who work tirelessly to make Warren a better place, whether through sport, caring for others, or community service. This day is our way of saying ‘Thank You’ to these remarkable individuals and groups,” he added.

Nominations for the Australia Day Awards closed last month. Awards to be presented on Sunday will include: Citizen of the Year: a person over the age of 26 who has made a noteworthy contribution to the Warren Community during the year.

Young Citizen of the Year: a person under the age of 26 who has made a noteworthy contribution to the Warren Community during the year.

Community Services: a person who has made a valuable contribution to the Warren Communi-

Warren’s Australia Day Ambassador for 2025, dual Olympian and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Alexandra Moore. PHOTO: WSC.

FAITH MATTERS

By SHIRLEY TODDHUNTER, WARREN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Community to gather for Aus Day civic awards and brekky

shape is unchanged. Will you throw up your hands in disgust if I fail to become the beautiful fruit of your imagining?

Or, although formless, undisciplined, rough, at the beginning, will I become malleable in your hands, slowly, under the gentle caress of your smoothing fi ngers, becoming a thing of beauty, a joy to behold?

Lord, only you can know.

Yet, here I am, Lord, just a little lump of clay, waiting for the hands of the master potter to shape me, to mould me into that something beautiful that you envision in your mind’s eye.

Take me, Lord, I am yours, do with me as you will.

ty over a period of years.

Sportsperson of the Year: a person over 18, and does not necessarily have to be a sportsperson themselves but may be somebody who has contributed in some way to a particular sport or sports.

Young Sportsperson of the Year: a person under 18 years or still attending school, and does not necessarily have to be a sportsperson themselves but maybe somebody who has contributed in some way to a particular sport or sports.

Community Event: a group of people who have arranged an event bringing promotion and betterment to Warren.

Young Achiever of the Year: to acknowledge, encourage and promote the positive achievements of all young people aged up to 20 throughout Warren Shire.

Business House of the Year: a Business in Warren Shire that offers the best service to and atmosphere for its customers.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Local News for the Warren Shire WARREN STAR

Improved water access for property firefighting during emergencies DURING a fi re emergency, a landholder can now take water from surface and groundwater sources on their land without needing to have a water licence and water use approval, and this includes streams, creeks and rivers abutting a boundary.

This water can be used by landholders on their property and adjacent land to fight fi res, and can also be used for training and controlled burning when carried out under the authority of a fi refighting agency such as the NSW Rural

Fire Service (RFS).

This exemption has been made via amendments to the Water Management (General) Regulation 2018, in what the NSW government has described a commonsense reduction in red tape to improve the ability of farmers to fight fi res on their own properties.

Under the change, landholders who wish to prepare for the threat of bushfi res can now also lawfully take water and store it in a tank or dam for future fi refighting purposes.

Unregistered farm units to take part in firefighting trial FARMERS are being urged to take part in an operational trial of ‘Farm Fire Units’, under a NSW government project that will run until March 31.

Under the trial, private farm vehicles that are used for fi refighting purposes – generally known as Farm Fire Units or Farm Fire Fighting Vehicles – can be used unregistered under certain conditions.

NSW Farmers representative John Lowe said the current catastrophic damage being caused by bushfi res overseas was a stark reminder of the importance of having key fi refighting tools available in emergency situations. “These out

The maximum volume allowed for each property is 100,000 litres (0.1 ML) per year.

The NSW government will carry out targeted periodic surveys of landholders to monitor how the exemption is being used. While landholders will not be required to submit reports, they are encouraged to log the volume of water they take under the exemption, for their own records. Emergency services minister, Jihad Dib, said the change will further empower landholders to deal with a fi re threat.

of season bushfi res are burning out of control in the United States, and is a stark reminder of how fi res here in NSW could get out of hand if we don’t have the right tools available locally,” he said. “If you’ve got a vehicle that’s in a safe operating condition and has fi refighting equipment permanently attached, then we strongly encourage you to nominate it for the trial as soon as possible.”

NSW Farmers is hoping the trial will lead to a permanent agreement on using unregistered farm fi refighting fleet legally and under the protection of third-party insurance.

Interested landholders should use the Farm Fire Fighting Vehicle Nomination Form which is downloadable from the website: www.nsw. gov.au

Reminder to make your home bushfire ready AS we approach the middle of summer, the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has issued a reminder that it is never too late or too soon to reduce the risk of bushfi re damage to your property.

The RFS recommends its top five steps that every home owner in a The NSW government has freed up red bush fi re risk area tape on using water resources for fireshould undertake: fighting needs. PHOTO: NSW RFS. 1. Clear and remove all the debris and leaves a reliable source of water from the gutters surround- (pool, tank, dam) and a dieing your home (burning em- sel/petrol pump. bers can set your residence RFS North West zone inon fi re). spector Boyd Townsend 2. Mow grass and remove the said that with the summer cuttings. Having a cleared months bringing an increase area around your home will in grassland curing, heightgive fi refighters a safe area ening the likelihood of bush to work. and grass fi re ignition, land3. Remove material that owners should also be giving can burn from around your attention to fi re breaks. home. This includes items “Being a proactive landsuch as door mats, wood owner increases your chancpiles, mulch, leaves and out- es of protecting your properdoor furniture. ty from fi re,” he said.

4. Trim overhanging trees “Maintaining fi re breaks and shrubs. This can stop a around buildings, crops, fi re spreading to your home. pasture, storage areas, and 5. Prepare sturdy hoses that along fence lines, can help to can reach all around your prevent fi re escaping from, home. Make sure you have or entering, your property.”

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WARREN STAR Local News for the Warren Shire Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Country mayors welcome removal of red-tape for fire season

By SHARON BONTHUYS THE Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) has welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement last week to remove some of the red-tape which has in practice stifled farmers’ ability to fight fi res on their own properties using local surface and groundwater sources.

During a fi re emergency, a landholder can now take water from surface water and groundwater sources on their land, including streams, creeks and rivers abutting the boundary, without needing to have a water licence and water-use approval.

Water can also be used for training and controlled burning, and for testing equipment, but only when it is carried out under the authority of a fi refighting agency such as the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Landholders can also prepare for the threat of bushfi res by taking water to store in a tank or dam for future fi refighting purposes. The maximum volume for each property is 100,000 litres per annum.

CMA Chair, Rick Firman OAM, hailed the changes as a victory for common sense and is all the more important at this time, when the devastating extended USA fire season overlaps Australia’s, limiting large scale aerial resources.

“The CMA Board and our 92 Members warmly welcome this decision made by NSW Emergency Services Minister, the Hon. Jihad Dib MP, and our NSW Government – common sense has prevailed!” Cr Firman, the Temora Shire Mayor, said.

Minister Dib said the NSW Government has been proactive in finding ways to make it easier for landholders to fight fi res on their properties. This also reportedly includes a trial enabling farmers to keep fi refighting vehicles on their properties.

Acting Minister for Water, Jodie Harrison, said: “When fire threatens life and property, landholders need fast and easy access to water to protect their properties and themselves.

“These changes make it easier and cheaper for farmers and property owners to access water to prepare for and respond to emergency fi re situations,” she added.

Cr Firman said the amendments to the Water Management (General) Regulation 2018 were overdue but ultimately welcomed.

“It is especially pleasing to see the Minister ensuring the amendments have been made ready for the summer fire period,” he said.

“The CMA warmly thanks Minister Dib and our State Government for implementing this common-sense approach,” Cr Firman concluded.

CMA Chair, Rick Firman OAM, says country councils have welcomed the recent announcement by the NSW Government to reduce red-tape that has stifled farmers’ ability to fight fires on their own properties.

PHOTO: CMA.

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AUSTRALIA DAY 2025

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Local News for the Warren Shire WARREN STAR

Dubbo Regional Airport upgrade to improve disaster response

This RFS sub-station at the airport pumps a mix of water and fire retardant quickly into the aerial firefighting aircraft.

Assistant Commissioner Jayson McKellar, DRC Mayor, Josh Black, Senator Deborah O’Neill, and DRC Deputy Mayor, Phillip Toynton in front of RFS Bomber 164 at Dubbo Regional Airport. PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR.

By SHARON BONTHUYS

AS devastating fi res continue to rage in California and Australia swelters through another hot summer with its own bushfi re concerns, the news last week that Dubbo Regional Airport will soon have the capacity to land and support large airborne fi refighting resources locally was welcomed.

Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) has received more than $14.6 million from the federal government – the biggest grant ever made to the council – to upgrade and strengthen the airport’s main runway, associated taxiways and aprons to support the operation of large, very heavy air tankers and emergency service aircraft.

This critical infrastructure project will cost an estimated $30 million, with the federal funds coming from the Growing Regions Program and the other half of the funding to be matched by DRC. It will help the council realise its long-term plan for an emergency services hub at the airport, according to DRC Mayor, Josh Black.

The airport currently houses the Rural Fire Service (RFS) Training Academy and Centre for Aviation Excellence, and the NSW Police Regional Educational Training Centre.

Two-stage project MAYOR Black said this funding is for stage one of the project, which is expected to take 18 months to complete.

A second stage, to be funded separately and carried out at a later date, will see the runway extended. This will also bring benefits to the airport’s capacity to service domestic air traffic, he said. The airport fields over 23,000 plane movements each year, transporting almost 200,000 passengers.

Building resilience THE federal government Duty Senator for Parkes, Deborah O’Neill, who flew in for the announcement on Wednesday, January 15, joined Mayor Black, Deputy Mayor Phillip Toynton, and RFS Assistant Commissioner

Jayson McKellar at the airport to talk about the grant and what it would achieve.

“Dubbo is centrally placed to be able to contribute very significantly to fi re crises across this great state,” Senator O’Neill said.

“These upgrades will build resilience and will mean the airport can be part of a rapid response in the event of natural disasters such as bushfi res in eastern Australia,” she added.

“The upgrade will allow larger air tankers owned by the Rural Fire Service to use the airport, which is currently not possible.”

Aerial firefighting to benefit THE group made the announcement standing in front of RFS [Water] Bomber 164, which Assistant Commissioner McKellar said was based at Dubbo Regional Airport.

“With these upgrades to the airport here, we’ll be able to expand the use of the airport [to include] our C-130 Hercules

Dubbo Regional Airport will benefit from an upgrade to strengthen its runway, taxiways and aprons to support large air tankers and emergency service aircraft.

large air tanker,” he added.

He said the ability to host larger aircraft with additional water-carrying capacity than Bomber 164 was “a game changer”, enabling up to 29,000 litres of water and fi re retardant mix to get relatively quickly onto a fi re from the available aircraft.

“The ramp and the runway need to be upgraded to take that sort of weight, and this is what we’ll have access to once these works are complete,” he said.

The water and fi re retardant mix – which he confi rmed did not contain “forever” PFAS chemicals – is pumped quickly to the bombers from an RFS emergency services sub-station adjacent to the tarmac.

Assistant Commissioner McKellar said over 200 fi res were started across the state from storm activity just after Christmas, which emergency services had managed to control earlier last week.

Funding questions SENATOR O’Neill was at pains to point out that the de-

Authorised by the Australian Government, Canberra

cision to award DRC the funding for this project was based on merit.

She did field questions about the controversial decision to axe funding for the much-vaunted Dubbo Sports Hub at the expense of a similar project in Orange, and indicated she chaired the committee that selected projects for Ministerial sign-off. The Senator encouraged the council to consider applying to the Growing Regions Program for the Sports Hub project.

Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton welcomed the funding announcement but said he was disappointed there weren’t more successful projects for the Parkes electorate, which geographically covers half of NSW. Mr Coulton pondered whether the timing of the Growing Regions Program grant round, which fell during the caretaker period ahead of the NSW local government elections, played a role in several deserving projects from smaller councils failing to gain support.

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WARREN STAR Local News for the Warren Shire Wednesday, January 22, 2025 OBITUARY

Vale, Roger Beetson

By JUDY RIDLEY FOR those of you who don’t know me, I am Judy Ridley, and I’ve been asked to do Roger’s eulogy. As a friend of his for 58 years, I consider it a privilege and an honour.

Our families have been intertwined from day one. We were like one extended family being there for each other’s ups and downs, being part of each other’s life events like weddings, christenings, parties and holidays.

We gather here today to celebrate the life of Roger James Beetson, who touched the hearts of everyone he encountered with his kindness, humour and unwavering love.

Roger was born on October 6, 1949 at Nyngan Hospital, the fourth child for Jack and Mary Beetson. Roger had four brothers – Lawry (deceased), Milton (deceased), Jack and Steven, and one sister, Helen.

Roger commenced school in 1955 at Nyngan Public School and fi nished in 1964. The story told, as Roger was still below leaving age, his mother had to write to the school requesting Roger be able to leave. The school promptly replied stating that he might as well leave as he wasn’t learning anything anyway, and was spending most of his time in the school garden shovelling his father’s horse manure. Maybe that’s where his love for horses began?

Roger began working immediately at Mailers Store packing spuds before he joined his father droving. However, things didn’t always run smoothly with this father-son duo and often they did not see eye to eye.

This situation prompted Roger to return to the store with a new pair of moleskins he had only recently bought, for a refund to then purchase a ticket home on the train.

Roger was involved in football from a very early age. But it wasn’t until he was playing in under-18’s for Nyngan that he noticed a petite blonde Warren lass who caught his eye. At the same time, Marea became aware of Roger, a very handsome lad who wore a cheeky smile. Shortly after, they met at a dance at the Nevertire Hall, and romance blossomed.

In 1968 Roger ended up moving to Warren from Nyngan and played football for Warren. On April 12, 1969 they were married in this very church and were married for 55 years. In 1971, after living with Marea’s parents for a year, they built and moved into their own home in Thornton Avenue.

Roger‘s work included driving the Arnotts truck for Wright Heatons Store, irrigating at Egelabra, wool pressing, shearing and then the water board.

Roger and Marea became proud parents to Luke on October 5, 1969 and Krista on May 4, 1972.

Roger lost his father in June 1979, and this was a great loss to him as they had become

great mates. Jack was Roger’s number one fan at the footy and always let you know his son was the greatest footballer around. Sometimes, when he was nowhere near the try line, he’d say “good try, son”.

Roger decided to have a season, as a paid player, with Condobolin in 1972, then captain/ coached Lake Cargelligo in 1973, where they were group 20 grand fi nalists, and Blayney in 1974.

The family then returned to Warren where Roger either coached and or played and the team won premierships in 1975 and 1977. In 1979, Roger was named the group 14 player of the year and a Western division and Country representative. In 1980, while playing for Picton, he was a representative in the country champions and a country representative.

Roger and Marea moved to Picton in March 1980, after talks with Campbelltown City broke down. They moved in with local footy legend, Toby Rofe, until another house became available.

Roger commenced work with the Wollondilly Shire and then was employed by Allan Emmett as a truck driver, but wasn’t really suited to this job. Seems he couldn’t navigate through the roundabout, in downtown Picton, without the back of the truck mounting the footpath!

Picton were runners-up in 1980 and although Roger had hung up his boots, Coach Barry McGlynn enticed him back for one more season and they reigned supreme in 1981. By this stage the Beetsons had moved to Camden and Roger had commenced work at the Tahmoor Colliery, where he made many lasting friendships.

I’m sure there are many funny stories to tell of incidents and situations that occurred during this period. Many of them probably will be told today at the golf club as I’m pretty sure they would not be suitable for me to tell you here.

As far as the NRL went, Roger was a passionate Balmain Tigers fan, but not so much when they merged with Wests, he hated it!

The Beetson family moved into their own home in Crookston Dr in April 1982.

One of the proudest moments in Roger‘s life was the birth of his grandson Jesse in December 1994. He was also elated when his granddaughters were born – Leah in 1995, Grace in 1997, Georgia in 1999, and Heidi in 2000, and when he thought it was all over, along came Braden in 2009.

In 1998, Roger and Marea made an overseas trip to Europe for 10 weeks using their niece Angela as a base in London. They had a wonderful time making friendships which are still lasting today.

Although Roger was fully content to travel around Australia, he thoroughly enjoyed Wimbledon, Paris, Scotland, Ireland and especially London.

Roger retired from the

mines in 2007, after 27 years.

Camden became too big and too busy for Roger so he finally convinced Marea in 2010 to sell up and buy a motorhome and travel Australia. He quickly settled into retirement and they did just that – travelled Australia. Mainly just with each other, and sometimes with longtime friends.

Megsy, their blue Indian ring-neck parrot, is the most widely travelled bird in Australia, sometimes holding up border crossings because of the paperwork and red tape.

Whilst travelling, they were looking for another place to settle. A little place called Harrington, on the mid-north coast caught their eye and they settled there later in the same year. They could not believe their luck after leaving their wonderful neighbours David and Sharon in Camden that they could also get wonderful neighbours in Harrington with Russell and Jenny.

In 2011, Roger lost his eldest brother Lawry, which was devastating for him. At this time, Roger and Marea were at Uluru, a long way from home.

In 2016, Roger and Marea warmly welcomed Roger’s daughter, Jennifer, into their family, along with her husband Rob, sons, Jacob and Ryan, and her two grandchildren Chloe and Beau.

On April 12, 2019 Roger and Marea celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They had already decided not to make a big fuss of it and just have a quiet dinner for two at a restaurant.

Unbeknown to them, David Mulley started the ball rolling by telling Jenny that someone would have to do something to mark this golden anniversary. Jenny passed the word on to Krista and it was decided to host a surprise anniversary party in Harrington.

This became like a hot potato because it proved too much for Jenny and Krista, and very quickly they passed the baton to myself and my daughter, Brooke. Plans quickly developed behind the scenes and we formed a secret squirrel society on Facebook with Jenny, Krista, Sandra, neighbour Jenny, Brooke and myself.

Krista had one job and one job only, which was to get her parents to Harrigan’s Hotel at a certain time. Could she do it? No!! She had no trouble at all getting Roger there as it was a Saturday, which is punting day, Roger’s favourite day of the week. It was Marea that upset the apple cart. Krista told her mother later she didn’t realise she could be so !?@ difficult. The result ended up being two separate surprises. Marea asked me to mention this because it was one of the most memorable days of their lives. They couldn’t believe that their old friends and family would go to such extremes to make this such a special day for them. They were certainly a special couple.

Roger and Marea were again

Vale, Roger Beetson, who passed away just before Christmas, 2024.

PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

blessed with the arrival of their fi rst great-grandchild, Jack, in 2020, and a little Princess, Willow, in 2021. Three more great-grandsons were added to the tally and today they number eight grandchildren and seven great-grandies.

Some of Roger’s witty sayings were: are those ears of yours painted on? That was mainly to me?

Keep walking up, don’t let it beat you.

The best points dealer this side of Wire Lane – DJ. Any colour, as long as it’s red.

Everyone was mate or cobber; this was often said to cover the fact that he couldn’t always remember their name.

And he never-ever-ever changed the toilet roll!

He was a man of simple truths, few words and profound wisdom. He believed in hard work, honest words and integrity. Roger’s unwavering commitment to his principles was admirable. He didn’t just talk about values, he lived them everyday, in ways both big and small. His word was his bond and his love for his family was his compass.

His legacy lives on in the lessons he taught his family, the values he instilled, and the love he shared so freely.

Roger was a father who always showed his unwavering love, support, guidance and wisdom to his children, and shaped them into the beautiful adults they are today. He always welcomed their friends into their home with open arms, and looking around here today, I can see a few of those familiar faces.

He was a faithful and loving husband to Marea but wasn’t backward in telling her, on a daily basis, that she was getting paid to look after him and even suggested she should lift her game!

He was affectionate and loving. He was super proud of his

entire family and lived with no regrets. His family and many friends meant the world to him.

Along the way Roger, had lost a lot of people who were very dear to him: his mother-in-law Bet left a big void in his life, others like Hilly, Arthur, Guy, Denny, Russ, King and so many more. This saddened him but I have no doubt they would all be together now waiting for him with open arms, a beer in one hand, a race guide in the other and an iPad charged with his Bejewelled ready to fi re.

In 2023, Roger’s health started to deteriorate. He had breathing difficulties and was eventually diagnosed with lung cancer and emphysema.

He underwent keyhole surgery in August the same year but then in February 2024 he had a major operation to remove 2/3 of his lung and 16 lymph nodes.

He recovered really well from this major operation and was getting on with his life until he was admitted to Manning Base Hospital at Taree very breathless and with high temps. He was expected to recover but unfortunately he contracted pneumonia and it became too much for him to fight. It was the hardest football game he’d ever played.

In Roger’s words, when I’d fi nished on my many phone calls with Marea and Roger he always yelled out “love ya, darlin”, and of course, I made the same reply.

Roger passed on December 19, surrounded by his loving family and his closest friends in a room full of love, admiration, respect and devotion.

Rest in peace, Old Rog or Big Champ, as you were known, and rest assured you will always be loved and never forgotten. Love ya, darlin.

When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Local News for the Warren Shire WARREN STAR

Long-serving councillors and staff celebrated

“Consistent and reliable”: Jill Murray congratulated for 40 years of service in multiple roles with Warren Shire by Mayor Greg Whiteley. PHOTOS: WARREN SHIRE COUNCIL.

Bec Moors is acknowledged for 20 years of smooth operating by Mayor Greg Whiteley.

LONG-SERVING contributors to Warren Shire were acknowledged at Council’s annual Councillor and Staff Party held late last year at Warren Golf Club.

The event in late November was a fitting occasion to recognise two previous councillors and seven staff members who have dedicated many years to the Council and the community.

Previous councillors who were awarded at the event included former mayor, Dr Milton Quigley, who was presented the “Emeritus Mayor Award”.

This was in recognition of Dr Quigley’s two decades of service as a councillor and six years as mayor.

His steady leadership and contributions to the region played a key role in advancing Council projects and initiatives, attendees were told.

“Dr Quigley exemplifies what it means to lead with integrity, purpose, and dedication,” Acting General Manager, Stephen Glen, said.

“Balancing his work as a respected dentist and his responsibilities as Mayor and Councillor, he has served as a role

Tamar Foodey is congratulated on 10 years of meticulous hard work by Warren Mayor Greg Whiteley.

“Integrity, purpose and dedication”: Dr Milton Quigley receives his Emeritus Mayor Award from current Mayor Greg Whiteley.

Steve Bolton’s 30 years of service as Parks and Gardens Foreman is acFormer Councilor, Kevin Taylor, is recogknowledged at the at the recent Shire nised for his numerous contributions to Christmas party by Mayor Greg Whiteley. the community by Mayor Greg Whiteley.

model for all of us,” he added.

Dr Quigley also served on several Council committees, including the Strategic Planning/Policy Committee and Roads Committee, and represented the Council in regional organisations such as the Orana Joint Organisation.

“His years of service have shaped the direction of Warren Shire and strengthened its future,” Mr Glen said.

Another former councillor thanked for his contribution to the community was Kevin Taylor for “25 Years of Service”.

Mr Taylor was acknowledged for his more than two-decades’ dedication to Warren Shire with an ability to balance his role as a councillor with his responsibilities as a successful business owner.

Mr Taylor had also been an active and effective advocate for the community, Mr Glen said.

“Kevin’s long service demonstrates his commitment to the community.

“His contributions have been important in ensuring Council decisions align with local needs,” he added.

Cr Taylor served on many committees including the Tourism Committee, Water and Sewer Committee, and the Airport Committee, to name a few.

Staff Recognised for Long Service JILL Murray — 40 Years of Service. Jill was recognised for four solid decades with Warren Shire Council. Joining in 1984, Jill worked across multiple roles in the Finance Department and is now council’s treasurer. Her experience has supported the council’s financial management over decades of growth and change, he said.

“Jill has provided consistent and reliable service throughout her career.

“Her work has been integral to maintaining the council’s fi nancial stability,” Mr Glen said.

Jill’s long career reflects a strong sense of responsibility and professionalism, as well as her valued contribution to council operations, he added.

STEVEN Bolton — 30 Years of

Cassy Mitchell is congratulated on 10 years of administrative efficiency by Mayor Greg Whiteley.

Service. Steven was honoured for his three decades’ service as Parks and Gardens Foreman. His work has improved the appearance and functionality of public spaces across the shire, ensuring parks and gardens are well-maintained and accessible, Mr Glen said.

“Steven’s efforts are evident in the quality of our public spaces. His leadership in this role has improved the amenity of the shire for residents and visitors alike,” Mr Glen added.

REBECCA Moors — 20 Years of Service. Former Library Officer turned Service NSW/ Records Clerk, Rebecca’s meticulous attention to detail ensures the smooth operation of council records and systems, Mr Glen said.

ANTHONY “Skip” Wenzel — 20 Years of Service. From slashing grass, operating all aspects of council’s water and sewerage systems, to hauling road material and equipment, Skip’s dedication to road and infrastructure maintenance has been vital to the Shire’s operations, Mr Glen said.

STEPHEN Clarke — 17 Years

of Service. Known for his hard work and adaptability, Stephen’s journey from casual labourer to water cart operator, highlights his commitment to council’s infrastructure goals, Mr Glen said.

CASSY Mitchell — 10 Years of Service. An exceptional Administration Officer, Cassy’s efficiency has been critical to the council’s Health and Development Services, Mr Glen said.

TAMAR Foodey — 10 Years of Service. Renowned for her meticulous cleaning and dedication, Tamar’s work has ensured that council facilities remain spotless and welcoming, Mr Glen said.

Serving as MC for the evening, Mr Glen expressed his appreciation for the dedication of all councillors and staff.

“The service of these individuals has been critical to Warren Shire’s operations and development,” Mr Glen said.

“Their efforts continue to strengthen our council and community,” he concluded.

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WARREN STAR Local News for the Warren Shire Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Tourism and jobs: Warren Council’s new funding growth focus for 2025

Driving safer and supporting regions, a new caravan policy call for election

From page 1 Council’s investment in tourism is not just about welcoming visitors, he said, it is also focused on building a sustainable future for the region. The ongoing work of the EDVO is trying to ensure that the shire remains competitive in attracting both leisure and business travellers.

The new Discover Warren NSW website will further enhance this effort, providing a digital platform to engage with a broader audience and showcase everything the shire has to offer.

Mechanical apprenticeship THE funding will also support an Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, a vital position to help ensure the smooth running of the shire’s essential vehicles and machinery.

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain on-the-job experience across an impressive variety of equipment, from graders and loaders to water carts, trucks, and other heavy-duty machinery vital to the region’s infrastructure and agriculture.

“Council’s fleet represents a wide range of machinery and vehicles that are critical in a rural and agricultural community like ours,” Mr Glen said.

“This apprenticeship offers the chance to learn from some of the most experienced staff in the industry, ensuring the apprentice gains not only technical skills but also real-world insights that set them up for a successful career,” he added.

“It’s an incredible opportunity to work on the frontlines of our operations and play a key role in keeping our shire moving forward.”

Pilot program success THIS funding builds on the success of a pilot program run in collaboration with Warren Central School and the Department of Education last year. The program encouraged young people to consider careers in local government, laying the foundation for this latest initiative.

“The pilot program showed us the potential to inspire our youth to pursue meaningful careers right here in Warren,” Mr Glen said.

“Now, with these new positions, we’re turning inspiration into action.”

Both roles represent Council’s commitment to retaining talent and fostering economic growth within the Shire. By offering practical, hands-on training alongside formal qualifications, the positions ensure that locals can build their futures without needing to leave the region.

“We’re excited to see how these roles can positively impact not just the individuals who take them up but the wider community,” Mr Glen said.

“Whether it is contributing to Warren’s tourism success or ensuring our infrastructure is running smoothly, these positions are about building a better future for everyone,” he concluded.

Applications close this Thursday, and Council encourages all eligible locals to apply. For more information, visit the Warren Shire Council website.

Supporting policies that drive regional growth, improve road safety, and foster tourism sustainability, is the call from a major road visitor group, the Caravan Industry Association of Australia, before the upcoming Federal Election. PHOTO: UNSPLASH.

Key Initiatives: f Accessible and Sustainable Parks – Caravan Park Infrastructure Upgrades f $10 million in Round 2 funding to modernise caravan parks, prioritising accessibility and eco-friendly infrastructure, driving regional tourism growth. f Safer Roads f $3 million for subsidised towing courses targeting 10,000 partici-

SUPPORTING policies that drive regional growth, improve road safety, and foster tourism sustainability, is the call from a major road visitor group before the upcoming federal election.

As Australians prepare to head to the polls later this year, the Caravan Industry Association of Australia (CIAA) recently unveiled its new policy roadmap, “The Road Ahead: A View to the Future”.

With caravanning and camping central to domestic tourism and regional economic growth, the Association is calling on all political parties to back targeted initiatives that will deliver these goals.

One key initiative involves the introduction of subsidised towing courses to improve driver safety and a $2 million National Safe Towing Campaign aligned with the broader National Road Safety Strategy.

With over 900,000 registered recreational vehicles (RVs) on Australian roads, these measures will address the increasing risks associated with towing and ensure safer road travel for all, said CIAA CEO, Stuart Lamont.

“As an industry, we continue to see growth across both the manufacturing and tourism sectors of the industry, growth that has seen the industry achieve some dizzying milestones,” Mr Lamont said.

“The humble industry contributes $27 Billion annually to GDP, and last year we saw Australians make a record 15.3 million trips and stay 60.7 million visitor nights, most of which were in regional and rural Australia,” he added.

These policies will especially help the bush, he believes.

“Caravanning is the backbone of domestic tourism, particularly in regional areas. These policy priorities aim to make journeys safer and communities stronger while enhancing the overall experience for travellers,” Mr Lamont said.

Regional communities also stand to benefit through expanded infrastructure investment. A $10 million Caravan Park Infrastructure Grant Program would modernise facilities, enhance accessibility, and introduce eco-friendly practices, ensuring caravan parks remain vital economic hubs for local communities.

“As we saw from previous funding for caravan park infrastructure grants, regional economies benefitted significantly, not only through the infrastructure investment, but the economic flow-on through more Australians visiting our beautiful regions,” he concluded.

pants annually. f A $2 million National Safe Towing Campaign to improve education and awareness. f Ensuring Sovereign Manufacturing Through Modernisation f Tax offsets for sustainable manufacturing initiatives. f A permanent extension of the Instant Asset Write-Off program for manufacturers. f Supporting Small Business f $5 million Small Business Red

Tape Reduction Fund over four years. f $1 million annually for Digital Transformation Grants to enhance productivity. f Future Fuels and Decarbonisation f $40 million National Caravan Industry Sustainability Fund over five years. f A five per cent tax rebate for carbon-neutral caravan parks to support emissions reduction goals.

WAM art exhibition closing soon

By SHARON BONTHUYS HAVE you taken the opportunity over the summer so far to see the Macquarie Wetlands art exhibition at the Warren Museum and Art Gallery (WAM)?

If you haven’t, you’ve got just a few days left to visit the free exhibition before it closes at the

end of January.

The exhibition features a range of artistic works in various mediums by regional artists from the Fresh Arts Inc network, supported by the WAM. Works have been inspired by the network of wetlands in the region associated with the Macquarie-Wambuul River, and is

the largest art exhibition ever to be held in Warren, and has been running since December 4, 2024. More than 60 artists have participated in the exhibition and works on display have been available for sale.

With just over a week to go, the Macquarie Wetlands exhibition is not to be missed!

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Local News for the Warren Shire WARREN STAR

Political News & Opinion application process for this next round will be improved to make it fairer for all farmers after the debacle of Round Two. Applications for Round Two were open for less than a week before the $18 million in funding was exhausted, meaning many farmers in the Parkes electorate missed out.

The program provides rebates of up to 50 per cent for eligible equipment and technology for farmers to aid with monitoring livestock, improving efficiency in water use and improving soil quality through smart farming.

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

Win for Dubbo, disappointment for other communities I’M pleased that Dubbo Regional Council has been awarded $14.6 million under Round 2 of the Federal Government’s Growing Regions Program to upgrade the runway at Dubbo Regional Airport.

This project will upgrade and strengthen the main runway, associated taxiways, and aprons, to support the operation of large air tankers and emergency services, ensuring the airport remains a reliable gateway to the region.

However, I’m disappointed this was the only project in the Parkes electorate to receive funding under Round Two of the Growing Regions Program, when we have so many worthwhile projects that desperately need funding.

It’s also interesting that Round Two has been announced before Round One recipients are yet to even sign a contract, let alone receive a cent of the funding that was promised to them back in May last year.

Those five projects — the Brewarrina PCYC Youth Hub and Indoor Sports Centre, Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre Redevelopment, Wiradjuri

Grants to support transition to new aged care act

Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton welcomed $14.6 million in funding for Dubbo Regional Airport, but is disappointed that more projects in the electorate were not funded under Round Two of the Growing Regions Program. PHOTO: SUPPLIED. Cultural Tourism Centre and Keeping Place, Gunida Gunyah Community Cultural Hub, and Narrabri Shire Tourism and Cultural Precinct — cannot start until a contract has been signed.

It’s extremely frustrating for those communities which have been waiting for eight months to see these important projects get underway. I’m worried the continued delays are just a way for the Labor Government to avoid parting with this money altogether before the federal election, further starving our regions of funding.

Double Demerits enforced this long weekend

By TESS VAN LUBECK LOCALS are advised that double demerits will be in place over the coming Australia Day long weekend. These additional penalties will be enforced from January 24 though to Monday, January 27.

During this period, double demerit points apply for speeding, illegal use of mobile phones, not wearing a seat belt, and riding without a motorcycle helmet.

Motorists are also reminded that cameras operate throughout NSW and the ACT, monitoring illegal driver activity. In addition to a hefty fi ne, demerit points remain on record for a three-year-period, starting from the date of the offence. Demerit point records can be accessed via Service NSW. Drivers are urged to drive responsibly over the long weekend to ensure the safety of themselves and the community.

NBN upgrade LAST week, NBN CO announced it will upgrade the remaining Fibre to the Node network across Australia, benefitting about 622,000 homes and businesses with more than half located in regional Australia.

More than 95 per cent of these homes and businesses will have the option to upgrade to NBN full fibre via NBN Fibre to the Premises, which is faster and more reliable than Fibre to the Node. Faster broadband speeds will enable more people and devices to be online at the same time with minimal disruptions, mean-

ing smoother streaming, faster downloads and uploads, and stronger connections.

While details about specific locations are yet to be announced, I’m hoping towns across the Parkes electorate will benefit from this upgrade.

Another chance to boost on farm connectivity THE Labor Government has announced it will open a third round of the On Farm Connectivity Program later this year.

While I welcome this investment into the ag-tech grants program, I hope the

Farmers reminded of new wage laws NSW Farmers is reminding employers that new ‘wage theft’ laws started on January 1, 2025, with harsh criminal penalties for businesses that intentionally underpay their employees, regardless of the quantum of the underpayment.

NSW Farmers’ workplace relations spokesperson, Peter Wilson, said the changes provide an opportunity for farm businesses to review their compliance with workplace laws and reinforce their reputation as fair and responsible employers.

“Whether you have one employee or 50, it’s important to remember that farms, like any other professional enterprise, need to stay ahead of these important changes to workplace law,” Mr Wilson

said.

“Ensuring employment agreements are compliant with the relevant award and the Fair Work Act is a solid fi rst step to take before the new year,” he added.

“With most farm roles covered by modern awards, it’s essential to ensure any pay arrangement that deviates from the award is agreed to in writing, to protect both you and your employee into 2025 and beyond,” he explained.

Support is available from the NSW Farmers’ workplace relations service to demystify and help navigate the laws and the changes, including reviewing employment agreements or providing tailored advice on managing employees, Mr Wilson concluded.

A NEW grant opportunity is available for providers of Home Care Packages (HCP) and the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) to assist with the required changes they’ll need to make to meet the obligations under the Australian Government’s new Aged Care Act 2024.

As part of the aged care reform, the Support at Home (SaH) program will replace the HCP program from July.

HCP providers will require changes to their IT systems to meet new obligations for claiming payments for services delivered and reporting under the SaH program and the Aged Care Act 2024.

CHSP providers will also require changes to their IT systems to meet the new reporting obligations.

I encourage providers in the Parkes electorate to apply for one-off funding of $10,000 to upgrade their IT systems.

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WARREN STAR Local News for the Warren Shire Wednesday, January 22, 2025

ROY’S OY’S OUND-UP ROUND-UP Comment mment by ROY Y BUTLER, te Member State for Barwon

G’day folks, HERE we are nearly at the end of January, another year under way, and already things are starting to pick-up pace after the festive season.

I hope that everybody had a chance to get some downtime, although I know that for some people working on the land, running their own businesses, working in health, policing, or the emergency services, fi nding that time can be hard.

This year is shaping up to be a big one, with a Federal Election looming, it will be interesting to see what promises are made by both sides that will affect regional NSW and affect what happens in parliament this year.

Wee Waa Hospital LAST week, the people of Wee Waa rallied to continue to demand that the local hospital be returned to normal operating hours. I spoke to the Health Minister earlier this month and he continues to reaffi rm his commitment to keep the hospital open and to return it to normal operation, with a Visiting Medical Officer and increased services.

The problem lies in recruitment of a VMO and full nursing staff for the hospital, which Hunter New England LHD has so far failed to do.

It has been suggested that an inquiry is needed to work out why HNE has been unable to recruit staff, or to come to an agreement with a VMO.

When Western LHD was confronted with a similar problem at Nyngan Hospital, going to reduced hours in October 2022, they engaged with the community working group formed to discuss the issues, they increased their recruiting efforts and, by the beginning of 2024, they were back to normal operating hours. HNE were unwilling to engage with the Wee Waa Hospital Community Working Group, and are showing a lack of interest in recruiting staff for the hospital.

We have to ask the question why the HNE LHD efforts are failing, and we also must revisit the idea of splitting up HNE LHD, so that hospitals in New England have their own designated health district and are not having their resources drained to fi ll the needs of hospitals on the coast.

I have requested a meeting between the Minister and the Wee Waa Hospital Working Group.

Bus services survey GIVEN the vast distances separating towns in Barwon, public transport plays a vital role in the lives of my constituents. Many people in Western NSW rely on buses to get them where they want to go.

NSW Trainlink is proposing changes to the timetables and routes, based on passenger feedback, but they want more public input.

I would urge anybody who relies on public transport to take part in the survey. The plan is to introduce the changes in 2026.

Perilya Mine Fire LAST week we heard news of a fi re in the Perilya Mine at Broken Hill. Fortunately, workers who had been underground at the time, were evacuated from the mine safe-

ly, but there were concerns about the cloud of gas and smoke over the city. An Emergency Operations Centre was set-up in response, the Mine has a sub-plan, as part of the NSW State Emergency Management Plan, to detail the arrangements and response to an emergency at the Mine.

It is yet to be confi rmed, but the cause of the fi re is thought to have been a polyurethane foam, often referred to as a “grout”, used in the mine. The fi re occurred in a dis-used section of the mine that was in the process of being remediated, and there was a chemical reaction with the foam believed to have caused the fi re.

The Emergency Operations Centre has been stood down with the Mine and the Resource Regulator back in control. The latest news I have, is that the fi re is extinguished, but there are still smouldering timbers. However, Perilya have not yet returned to full operations. It is concerning that miners are either using their leave entitlements or if they have exhausted their leave, or are a casual or contracted employee, they are not being paid.

Power Outage Inquiry THE power outages in the far west of NSW last year dominated the headlines for a time and left a lot of households and business in the region out of pocket. The inquiry that I requested be held into the outages is kicking-off, so I would urge people to make a submission, so that we can hear from all affected members of the community. The Inquiry will cover a range of relevant issues relating to the outages, including how they happened and how effective were the measures taken by electricity providers in response to the loss of power. The inquiry will make recommendations on preparation and mitigation strategies

that may help safeguard the Far West NSW in the future.

Managing the bush I HAVE spent a few days recently investigating forestry on both private and public land and learning about some of the factors that are hindering the industry.

Timber is a renewable resource; the industry should be thriving in NSW. However, successive governments have politicised the industry and made it increasingly difficult for Australian forests to be managed and for timber to be used for local purposes.

We once had a thriving industry in Barwon. In places like Baradine and Mendooran, these industries are now gone.

The Australian bush has been actively managed for thousands of years through cultural burning.

Active management encourages new growth, which is the preferred food for our native species and mitigates the risk of fi res.

The industry is highly-regulated by the EPA and LLS, which control the monitoring and compliance. It creates jobs for regional and rural communities all the way down the supply line.

I know forestry is not for everyone, but as someone who wants to see local manufacturing and industry in Australia, with tight regulations and rules. I’d rather we manage our land and harvest timber here than destroy landscapes overseas without regulation.

I’d like to see better collaboration between government and industry and a return of active management to appropriate forests in Barwon.

Gilgandra road upgrades A MAJOR problem in coun-

try towns that sit on major highways, is the volume of heavy vehicle traffic they often have to deal with on their main street. Cars, bicycles, and pedestrians often must share the road with some big vehicles like road trains and B-doubles. It can be dangerous, it causes wear and tear on the roads, but it is also inefficient for our vital road transport vehicles, slowing them down along major routes.

That is why it was great to hear that the state and federal governments have committed a total of $40 million to upgrade four major intersections in Gilgandra, which will help to take some of that heavy vehicle traffic away from the main street. The intersections on Hargraves Lane and Federation Street, where they intersect with the Newell, Oxley and Castlereagh highways, will be upgraded to increase freight productivity, reduce travel delays, and improve safety.

If the experience of similar improvements in other towns is anything to go by, this investment will help reinvigorate the main street of Gilgandra. It is a recognition of the strategic importance of Gilgandra in the road network in this part of the world.

Seniors Local Achievement Awards

NOMINATIONS are still open for the Seniors Local Achievement Awards. If you know someone in your community who has gone above and beyond, making a significant contribution, helping with inclusiveness and diversity, providing inspiration for others, I encourage you to nominate them for some well-deserved recognition. The awards will be announced during the NSW Seniors Festival running from March 11 to March 24.

We welcome your Letters to the Editor email journalist@warrenstar.com.au. All letters must be signed and include the writer’s name and address, and daytime phone number for our records. Shorter letters are preferred (250 words maximum). Some letters may need to be edited for legal, clarity or space reasons.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Local News for the Warren Shire WARREN STAR

Classroom News

Farewell to Mr and Mrs Lovelock

Former WCS Principal, Duncan Lovelock, with Rhen Hamilton, Meegan Seymour, Jade Lovelock, and David PHOTOS: SUPPLIED. Jenkins.

School leader, Di Hamilton, and Bernie Robson with Jade and Duncan Lovelock, and Nettie Slade.

Duncan Lovelock, with Rachel Azar, partner, Jade Lovelock, Narelle Whittaker, Rachel Azar, and Narelle Fisk.

Sandy Steele, Jade Lovelock, Emma Robson, Duncan Lovelock, and Jenny Mayger.

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Jade and Duncan Lovelock (at back), at their recent farewell with Robyn Taylor and Alysha Leach.

WITH a combined two decades’ selfless service to Warren Central School (WCS), a touching farewell was held for two wonderful staff just before Christmas.

The dinner at Warren Services Club for Duncan and Jade Lovelock was a wonderful evening, offering thanks to Duncan’s

leadership as Principal for nine years at WCS and Jade’s teaching for nearly 10 years.

There were speeches from school leaders Ms Taylor and Mrs Hamilton, expressing thanks for their contribution to our school community.

We wish the Lovelock family all the best as they move to Griffith for Farewell for Jade and Duncan Lovelock from Warren a new adventure.

Central (at back) with Ros Burton and Rhonda Darcy.

Leo wins NAIDOC Week colouring comp medal

Young local artist, Leo Brandenburg, is congratulated by Warren Central School Principal, Ms Robyn Taylor.

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Leo is congratulated by Warren Central’s Aboriginal Education Officer, Miss Phyllis Oates; WCS Principal, Ms Robyn Taylor; and Leo’s Mum, Kwanryan Tysap.

YOUNG local artist, Leo Brandenburg, recently received a medal for his winning entry in a NSW competition honouring our Indigenous heritage.

The colouring contest encouraged participation from primary students throughout the state during NAIDOC Week 2024, with Leo presented with his medal from Warren Central School Principal, Ms Robyn Taylor.

The award followed a range of Koori Kids and Department of Education state-wide colouring and creative writing competitions celebrating the occasion. Congratulations went out to Leo, from Year One at Warren Central School, who proudly received the “NAIDOC Medal of Excellence” for his wonderful entry.

The aim of this initiative is to provide kids with a greater understanding of the importance of friendship and cultural diversity with the competition being broadly based around each year’s national NAIDOC theme.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Local News for the Warren Shire WARREN STAR

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WARREN STAR Local News for the Warren Shire Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Classifieds

Warren FUNERAL NOTICE Funeral Announcement for Janice Hardman (nee Kentwell) Janice died on January 4 at Dubbo Base Hospital surrounded by family aged 83.

Her funeral will be on January 28 at 10:30am at the Warren Anglican Church with internment at the Lawn Cemetery and a wake at the Golf Club.

Mum insisted that the funeral not be maudlin (the 28th would have been her 84th birthday!) and that rather than flowers she requested you to consider a donation to Calara House - a cause dear to her.

CHURCH NOTICES Warren Presbyterian Church Every Sunday 10am.

Live on Facebook 9am Sunday, or view anytime.

A little church with a big heart.

Pastor: Michael Campbell 0420 958 686 St John the Baptist Anglican Church Service every Sunday at 9.30am.

All are welcome.

31 Lawson Street, Warren.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 24

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23

Your Seven-Day TV Guide 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Eat The Invaders. 10.30 Back Roads. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow.

12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Kumi’s Japan. 2.00 Fake Or Fortune? 3.00 Back Roads. 3.30 Grand Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 Long Lost Family.

9.20 Grand Designs. 10.05 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.55 Escaping Utopia. 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

12.00 Seven Noon News. 1.00 MOVIE: Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown To Murder. (2019) 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 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. Twenty20 International Series. Australia v England.

Game 2. 10.30 Seven’s Cricket: The Spin. 11.15 Pam & Tommy. 12.15 Cycling.

Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s. Stage 3.

Highlights. 1.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 10.30 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 11.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 12. 3.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 12.

4.30 Tipping Point. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. 6.00 9News. 7.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Night 12. 11.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Late night 12. 12.00 New Amsterdam. 1.00 First On Scene. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 GolfBarons. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Bold. 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.00 Lingo. 10.00 Judge Judy. 10.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 News. 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 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 9.00 The Graham Norton Show.

10.10 10’s Late News. 10.35 The Project.

11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Great Australian Railway Journeys. 3.10 Destination Flavour China. 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.10 Britain By Beach.

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

6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Outback Adventures In Western Australia.

8.30 Silk Road From Above. 9.30 The Darkness. 10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Divided We Stand. New. 12.45 Blanca. 2.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Auction Squad. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown.

8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

4.00 Billy The Exterminator.

4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. T20. Aust v England. 7.30 Pawn Stars Do America. 8.30 MOVIE: SpiderMan: Homecoming. (2017) 11.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 House Rules: High Stakes.

12.00 Big Brother. 1.30 My Kitchen Rules.

3.00 Around The World With Manu. 4.00 Glee. 5.00 Bondi Vet. 7.00 Judge Judy.

7.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. 8.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 9.30 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back.

10.30 First Dates UK. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 8.30 Jake And The Fatman. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 JAG. 1.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder.

5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: New Orleans. 11.15 Bull. 12.15 Home Shopping.

2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.30 The King Of Queens.

2.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends.

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Frasier.

10.30 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Impractical Jokers. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 ER. 2.45 Doctor Who. 3.35 Speechless.

4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.30 MythBusters. 5.20 Amazing Spaces. 6.10 A Wild Year On Earth. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Melbourne Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow. 9.35 Gruen. 10.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 The Deep.

7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.

7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.20 72 Cutest Animals. 9.45 Doctor Who. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 ABC News Summer. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.30 Australian Story. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 7.30. 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 To The Manor Born. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: The Loves Of Joanna Godden. (1947) 5.30 Escape To The Farm With Kate Humble.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.40 Poirot. 10.40 Dalgliesh. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.20 Overlooked. Final.

2.50 Insight. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 Homicide: Life On The Street. 12.55 MOVIE: All The Beauty And The Bloodshed. (2022) 3.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Planet America. 10.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe.

11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Newsreader.

3.00 Forever Summer With Nigella. 3.25 Grand Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Monty Don’s History Of The British Garden. 8.30 Silent Witness. Return. 10.20 Live At The Malthouse. 11.25 ABC Late News. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

12.00 Seven Noon News. 1.00 MOVIE: Morning Show Mysteries: Death By Design. (2019) 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 Cricket. Big Bash League. The Challenger. 10.30 Big Bash League Post-Game. 11.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 12.30 Cycling.

Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s. Stage 4. Highlights. 1.30 Travel Oz. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 12.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 13. 4.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 13.

6.00 9News.

7.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show.

7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 13.

11.00 MOVIE: Those Who Wish Me Dead. (2021) 1.00 Customs. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 5.30 Drive TV.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Farm To Fork. 8.00 Bold. 8.30 Deal Or No Deal.

9.00 Lingo. 10.00 Judge Judy. 10.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud.

1.00 News. 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 MOVIE: Catch Me If You Can. (2002) Leonardo DiCaprio. 10.20 10’s Late News.

10.45 The Project. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Great Australian Railway Journeys. 3.05 Destination Flavour China. 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.05 End Of The World: The Mayans. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 MOVIE: The Goldfinch. (2019) 10.10 The Day The Rock Star Died: Michael Hutchence. 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 De Gaulle. 12.10 Kin. 2.55 Home Is Where The Art Is. 3.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 DVine Living. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.00 Escape To The Country.

6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Surveillance Oz. 8.30 MOVIE: King Of Thieves. (2018) Michael Caine, Jim Broadbent, Michael Gambon. 10.45 MOVIE: Layer Cake. (2004) 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 House Rules: High Stakes.

12.00 Big Brother. 1.25 My Kitchen Rules.

3.05 Around The World With Manu. 4.05 Jabba’s Movies. 4.35 Bondi Vet. 5.35 Britain’s Got Talent. 7.00 MOVIE: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile. (2022) 9.20 MOVIE: Wolf.

(2021) George MacKay, Lily-Rose Depp.

11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 8.30 Jake And The Fatman. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 JAG. 1.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder.

5.30 All 4 Adventure. 6.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 NCIS: New Orleans. 11.15 Bull. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Rules Of Engagement.

1.30 The King Of Queens. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement.

4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Frasier. 10.30 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Impractical Jokers. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.20 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 3.05 Doctor Who. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Love Your Garden. 6.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: Widows. (2018) 10.35 ER. 11.20 Not Going Out. 12.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.50 Robot Wars. 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 News. 4.00 ABC News Summer. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 ABC Evening News. 8.00 Planet America: Fireside Chat.

Return. 8.45 ABC News Tonight. 9.00 The World. 9.30 Foreign Correspondent.

10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.50 Keeping Up Appearances. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow.

3.35 MOVIE: Train Of Events. (1949) 5.30 Escape To The Farm With Kate Humble.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 To Be Advised. 8.30 MOVIE: Rocky. (1976) Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire. 10.55 The Closer. 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.35 Scandinavian Star. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.50 Alone.

7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Love And Sex In China. 9.40 Secrets Of Penthouse.

10.30 Homeland. 1.15 MOVIE: Subjects Of Desire. (2021) 3.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.

6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Beyond Paradise. 1.25 Miriam Margolyes In New Zealand. Final. 2.25 Extraordinary Escapes. 3.10 Croc Watch With Steve Backshall. 3.55 Lucy Worsley: Agatha Christie Mystery Queen. Final.

4.55 Eat The Invaders. 5.30 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. 5.55 Hear Me Out: Australia Day. 6.30 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Australian Of The Year 2025.

8.45 Beyond Paradise. 9.45 Vera. 11.15 Miniseries: Until I Kill You. 12.50 Rage.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

12.00 Horse Racing. Carrington Stakes Day, Caulfield Australia Day and Sunshine Coast Cup Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. Twenty20 International Series. Australia v England. Game 3. 10.30 MOVIE: Dracula Untold. (2014) 12.30 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s.

Stage 5. Highlights. 1.30 Travel Oz. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 The Garden Gurus. 6.30 Drive Safer. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 Cybershack.

12.30 Destination WA. 1.00 MOVIE: Waiting For The Light. (1990) 3.00 David Attenborough’s Green Planet. 4.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 6.00 9News Saturday.

6.30 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show.

7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 14.

12.00 MOVIE: Red Dog. (2011) 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 I Fish.

8.30 Everyday Gourmet. 9.00 My Market Kitchen. 9.30 Drew Barrymore. 10.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 12.00 Australia By Design: Innovations. 12.30 Exploring Off The Grid. 1.30 The Yes Experiment. 2.00 4x4 Adventures. 3.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Dog House Australia. 8.30 The Dog House. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. 10.30 Ambulance UK. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Sailing. Grand Prix. H’lights. 3.00 Women’s Weekly Football. 3.30 Going Places. 4.00 Railway Journeys UK. 4.35 Forgotten Frontlines. 5.35 Auschwitz: Countdown To Liberation. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Magical Train Journeys In Switzerland.

8.30 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres. 9.20 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. 10.15 Ruby Wax: Castaway.

11.10 Ralph And Katie. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Horse Racing. Carrington Stakes Day, Caulfield Australia Day and Sunshine Coast Cup Day. 5.30 Surf Patrol. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 I Escaped To The Country. 10.30 Australia’s Amazing Homes. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

11.30 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s. Stage 5. 4.00 Desert Collectors. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 8.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 9.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. 10.30 Deep Water Salvage. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Rebel Wilson’s Pooch Perfect.

12.10 Dream Home. 1.45 Holey Moley Australia. 3.15 A Moveable Feast. 3.45 Britain’s Got Talent. 5.10 MOVIE: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile. (2022) 7.30 MOVIE: Grown Ups. (2010) Adam Sandler. 9.40 MOVIE: Nomadland. (2020) Frances McDormand.

12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.30 Bondi Rescue. 1.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 2.30 Diagnosis Murder. 3.30 JAG. 4.30 Soccer.

A-League Men. Round 16. Newcastle Jets v Perth Glory. 7.00 Football Tonight.

7.25 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 16.

Macarthur FC v Melbourne City. 10.00 NCIS. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. 8.30 Wheel Of Fortune. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Farm To Fork. 11.30 How We Roll. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.00 Becker.

2.30 The King Of Queens. 3.00 Friends.

5.30 Frasier. 6.30 The Big Bang Theory.

10.30 Frasier. 11.30 South Park. 1.00 Home Shopping. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.15 ER. 2.55 Not Going Out. 3.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 4.10 Speechless. 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Love Your Garden. 6.10 Amazing Spaces. 7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 QI. 8.00 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) New. 8.45 Live At The Malthouse. 9.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.10 The Snail And The Whale.

6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.30 Good Game Spawn Point.

7.55 MOVIE: Gangsta Granny. (2013) 9.00 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.45 Speechless.

10.05 Officially Amazing. 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 News. 3.30 If You’re Listening. 3.50 News. 4.15 Planet America: Fireside Chat. 5.00 News. 5.30 Asia News Week. 6.00 News. 6.30 Spies In The Outback. 7.00 News. 7.30 Australian Of The Year 2025. 8.45 News Tonight. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 Hear Me Out: Australia Day. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.20 MOVIE: Scott Of The Antarctic. (1948) 2.35 MOVIE: The Winslow Boy. (1948) 5.00 MOVIE: The Unforgiven. (1960) 7.30 MOVIE: The Magnificent Seven. (1960) Yul Brynner.

10.10 MOVIE: Guns Of The Magnificent Seven. (1969) 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Beyond Oak Island. 2.50 Celebrity Mastermind. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.55 The Food That Built The World. 7.35 Impossible Engineering.

8.30 Icons Unearthed: Spider-Man. 10.20 Hudson & Rex. 12.00 The X-Files. 3.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.15 Weekend Breakfast. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 Landline. 1.00 New Leash On Life.

1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.25 Monty Don’s History Of The British Garden. 3.35 Extraordinary Escapes. 4.20 Magda’s Big National Health Check. Final. 5.20 Hear Me Out: Australia Day. 5.55 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Australia Day Live. 9.30 MOVIE: Shine. (1996) Geoffrey Rush, Sonia Todd. 11.15 To Be Advised. 12.40 Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

12.00 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under.

Women’s One-Day Classic. 2.00 Cycling.

Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s. Stage 6. 4.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line.

7.30 John Farnham: Finding The Voice.

9.30 An Audience With Kylie Minogue.

10.45 The British Airways Killer. 12.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Surfing Australia TV. 10.30 To Be Advised. 11.30 Maritime Masters: Expedition Antarctica. 12.30 David Attenborough’s Green Planet. 1.30 The Road To The Open: A New Chapter. 2.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 3.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 15.

5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 RBT. 6.00 9News Sunday. 6.30 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 15. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Pooches At Play. 10.30 The Chef’s Garden. 11.00 Luxury Escapes. 11.30 Buy To Build. 12.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

1.30 Cook With Luke. 2.00 Farm To Fork.

2.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 18. Brisbane Bullets v Melbourne United. 4.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 The Sunday Project. 7.00 I’m A Celebrity…

Get Me Out Of Here! 8.30 MOVIE: Will Smith’s Gemini Man. (2019) Will Smith, Clive Owen, Mary Elizabeth Winstead.

10.40 FBI. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.15 WorldWatch. 12.35 PBS Washington Week. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. 3.35 Black Anzac. 4.35 Auschwitz: Countdown To Liberation. Final. 5.30 NITV News Special: Day 26. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 MOVIE: Bran Nue Dae. (2009) 9.05 The Lost City Of Melbourne. 10.40 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Jordan. 11.35 Splice Here: A Projected Odyssey. 2.00 Home Is Where The Art Is. 2.55 Love Your Garden.

3.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 3.30 Steam Train Journeys.

4.30 Australia’s Amazing Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme.

8.30 Vera. 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Merv Hughes Fishing.

2.30 Portland Charter Boat Wars. 3.00 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Motor MythBusters. 5.00 Nature Gone Wild. 6.00 Border Security: International.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 8.30 MOVIE: The Patriot. (2000) Mel Gibson. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Holey Moley Australia. 11.30 Dream Home. 1.05 A Moveable Feast. 1.35 My France With Manu. 2.35 Zumbo’s Just Desserts. 3.50 The Voice. 5.30 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. 6.30 Puppy School.

7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Bones. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

11.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.30 Cook With Luke. 12.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 1.00 Bondi Rescue. 1.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 3.00 JAG. 4.00 IFISH. Final. 4.30 Basketball.

NBL. Round 18. Adelaide 36ers v New Zealand Breakers. 6.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull. 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 8.00 How We Roll. 10.30 Friends.

11.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.00 Frasier. 3.00 Friends.

5.30 Frasier.

6.30 The Big Bang Theory.

10.00 Frasier.

11.00 South Park. 12.30 Home Shopping.

1.30 South Park. 2.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 ER. 2.55 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 3.40 Speechless. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.30 MythBusters. 5.20 Love Your Garden. 6.10 Amazing Spaces. 7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 QI. 8.00 Louis Theroux: Life On The Edge. Final. 8.55 Planet America: Fireside Chat. 9.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

10.00 Tiddler. 10.25 Kids’ Programs. 5.10 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 The Secret Life Of Our Pets. 8.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.35 Speechless. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 News. 3.30 Spies In The Outback. 4.00 News. 4.30 Landline.

5.00 News. 5.30 Regional Roundup. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Sharks: Protecting A Predator. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Back Roads. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.30 Aust Story. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 Indonesia Down Under. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

10.00 My Favorite Martian.

10.30 The Avengers. 11.40 MOVIE: The Siege Of Pinchgut. (1959) 1.50 MOVIE: It Always Rains On Sunday. (1947) 3.45 MOVIE: We Of The Never Never. (1982) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Australia.

(2008) Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Bryan Brown. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

4.05 WorldWatch. 4.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic.

4.55 Queer Sports. 5.50 The Engineering That Built The World. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 10.10 Deadly Funny 2024.

11.40 WWE Legends. 1.15 The X-Files. 3.05 Late Programs.

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WARREN STAR Local News for the Warren Shire Wednesday, January 22, 2025

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Infamously In Love. (2022) 2.00 Pointless.

3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia.

5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight.

Return. 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Chicago Med. 11.50 Casualty 24/7. 12.40 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Bold. 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.00 Lingo. 10.00 Judge Judy. 10.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 News. 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 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 9.00 NCIS: Sydney. 10.00 48 Hours. 11.00 10’s Late News. 11.25 The Project. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.10 Amazing Railway Adventures. 3.05 Destination Flavour China. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Who The Bloody Hell Are We? 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Hunt For Truth: Tasmanian Tiger. Final.

8.35 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. 9.30 Inside Sydney Airport. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Clean Sweep.

11.55 Wisting. 12.50 You Shall Not Lie. 2.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 DVine Living. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Weekender.

2.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.00 Escape To The Country.

6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Home And Away.

7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Inspector Morse.

10.50 Bodyguard. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

7.00 NFL Playoffs. Eagles v Commanders. 10.30 NFL Playoffs.

2.00 Armchair Experts: NFL. 3.00 Billy Exterminator. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Opal Hunters. 8.30 Gold Diggers. 9.30 Tougher In Alaska. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 Home Shopping. 10.30 House Rules: High Stakes. 12.00 Back With The Ex. 1.10 My Kitchen Rules. 2.20 The Voice. 4.00 Glee.

5.00 Bondi Vet. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 9.30 Law & Order: Trial By Jury. 10.30 Bones. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

8.30 Reel Action. 9.30 What’s Up Down Under. 10.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 11.00 Cook With Luke. 11.30 Diagnosis Murder. 12.30 JAG. 1.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman.

3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 NCIS: New Orleans. 11.15 Bull.

12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier.

3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The 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. 10.30 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Frasier. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 ER. 2.50 Doctor Who. 3.40 Would I Lie To You? 4.10 Speechless. 4.30 MythBusters.

5.20 Love Your Garden. 6.10 Amazing Spaces. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.15 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

9.35 MythBusters. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 The Deep.

7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.

7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. 8.35 Hard Quiz Kids. 9.05 The Wonderful World Of Puppies. 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. Return. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 7.30. 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.50 World’s Greatest Myths And Mysteries. New. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Josephine And Men. (1955) 5.30 Escape To The Farm With Kate Humble. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 The Good Karma Hospital. 9.40 Agatha Raisin. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.30 Transnational. 3.00 The Feed. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.45 Alone: The Skills Challenge. 6.10 Loot: Blood Treasure. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Forged In Fire. 10.10 The Weekly Football Wrap.

10.40 The Gentle Art Of Swedish Death Cleaning. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Call The Midwife.

2.00 Fake Or Fortune? 3.00 Forever Summer With Nigella. 3.25 Grand Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. 8.30 Eat The Invaders. 9.00 Croc Watch With Steve Backshall. Final. 9.50 Ningaloo Nyinggulu. 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 The Business. 11.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon.

1.00 MOVIE: Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery. (2015) 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The 1% Club. 8.35 MOVIE: The Equalizer 2. (2018) Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Ashton Sanders. 11.05 MOVIE: Skyscraper. (2018) 1.00 Friday Night Lights. 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 MOVIE: Love At First Like. (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 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. 9.15 Barbie Uncovered: A Dream House Divided.

11.15 9News Late. 11.45 The Equalizer.

12.35 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Our State On A Plate.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.00 Lingo. 10.00 Judge Judy.

10.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 News. 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 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 9.00 The Ex-Wife. 10.00 FBI: Most Wanted. Return.

11.00 10’s Late News. 11.25 The Project.

12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Amazing Railway Adventures. 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw.

4.05 Who The Bloody Hell Are We? 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.35 Stock Aitken Waterman: Legends Of Pop. Final. 9.50 Video Killed The Radio Star. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Beyond Signs. 11.50 Christian.

2.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey.

3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Surf Patrol.

4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.30 Inspector George Gently. 10.30 Air Crash Investigations. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Outback Opal Hunters.

2.00 Adventure Gold Diggers. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Outback Truckers: Best Of. 10.30 Ice Road Truckers. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 House Rules: High Stakes.

12.00 Back With The Ex. 1.10 My Kitchen Rules. 3.00 A Moveable Feast. 3.30 Jabba’s Movies. 4.00 Glee. 5.00 Bondi Vet. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 8.30 CSI: Miami. 9.30 CSI: New York. 10.30 CSI: Cyber. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 8.30 Jake And The Fatman. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 JAG. 1.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder.

5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 NCIS: New Orleans. 11.15 Bull. 12.15 Home Shopping.

2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier.

3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The 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. 10.30 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Frasier. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.15 ER. 3.00 Doctor Who. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.30 MythBusters. 5.25 Love Your Garden. 6.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Fisk. 9.00 Live At The Apollo. 9.45 ER. 10.30 Not Going Out. 11.00 Rage. 12.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 The Deep.

7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.

7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Deadly Predators. 9.05 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.45 Doctor Who. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News With Joe O’Brien.

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. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 7.30. 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.50 World’s Greatest Myths And Mysteries. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow.

3.30 MOVIE: The Face Of Fu Manchu.

(1965) 5.30 Escape To The Farm With Kate Humble. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 9.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple.

11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.45 Celebrity Mastermind. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 Alone: The Skills Challenge. 6.10 Loot: Blood Treasure. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Great Wall With Ash Dykes. New. 10.30 Leguizamo Does America. 12.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.50 Fake Or Fortune? 3.00 Forever Summer With Nigella. 3.25 Grand Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 Optics. New. 9.05 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) 9.50 Planet America. 10.20 Spicks And Specks. 10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 The Business. 11.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon.

1.00 MOVIE: Murder, She Baked: Just Desserts. (2017) 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. Return. 8.30 Ludwig.

New. 9.45 Breathtaking. New. 10.45 The Suspects: True Australian Thrillers. 11.45 Autopsy USA. 12.45 Black-ish. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Uptown Girls. (2003) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. 9.00 MOVIE: Unbreakable: Jelena Dokic Story. (2024) Jelena Dokic, Pam Shriver, Chris Clarey.

11.15 9News Late. 11.45 The Equalizer.

12.35 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Bold. 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.00 Lingo. 10.00 Judge Judy. 10.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 News. 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 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 9.00 Elsbeth. 10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. 10.55 10’s Late News. 11.20 The Project. 12.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Amazing Railway Adventures. 3.05 Destination Flavour China. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Who The Bloody Hell Are We? 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor.

8.30 Wonders Of The Moon With Dara Ó Briain. 9.25 Miniseries: Playing Nice. New. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Pagan Peak. 11.40 Rogue Heroes. 12.50 Agent Hamilton. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Escape To The Country.

2.00 Sydney Weekender. 2.30 Air Crash Investigations. 3.30 Harry’s Practice.

4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.45 Law & Order: UK. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 Billy The Exterminator.

3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. 9.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 10.30 Surviving The Moment Of Impact. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 House Rules: High Stakes.

12.00 Back With The Ex. 1.10 My Kitchen Rules. 3.00 Anh Does Vietnam. 4.00 Glee.

5.00 Bondi Vet. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 MOVIE: Father Of The Bride. (1991) Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Kimberly Williams. 10.50 First Dates UK. 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping.

8.00 NBL Slam. 8.30 Jake And The Fatman. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder.

11.30 JAG. 1.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Elsbeth. 8.30 NCIS. 10.20 NCIS: New Orleans. 11.15 Bull. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder.

4.05 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.30 The King Of Queens.

2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends.

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Frasier.

10.30 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Becker.

11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.40 My Family. 3.10 Doctor Who. 4.10 Speechless. 4.30 MythBusters. 5.20 Love Your Garden. 6.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 This Is Going To Hurt. 9.20 Aftertaste. 9.45 ER. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

5.20 Kangaroo Beach.

6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 The Deep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Doctor Who. 10.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”.

10.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing.

5.00 ABC News With Joe O’Brien. 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. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 Planet America. 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.55 New Tricks. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: The Duke Wore Jeans. (1958) 5.30 Escape To The Farm With Kate Humble. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 To The Manor Born. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 Queens Of Mystery. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.20 Unknown Amazon.

3.15 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 Alone: The Skills Challenge. 6.10 Loot: Blood Treasure. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: The Flowers Of War. (2011) 11.05 MOVIE: So Close. (2002) 1.05 Late Programs.

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Solutions

Insert each number from 1 to 9 in the shaded squares to solve all the horizontal and vertical equations.

Multiplication and division are performed before addition and subtraction.

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1 × 3 + 5 = 8

Insert the missing letters to make 10 words – five reading across the grid and five reading down.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 28

6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show.

12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon.

1.00 MOVIE: Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After. (2021) Holly Robinson Peete, Colin Lawrence. 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 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Final. 10.30 Big Bash League Post-Game.

11.00 Motorway Patrol. 11.30 Highway Cops. 12.00 Friday Night Lights. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

N O D A M U T E N E G G S A S

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 McCartney 3, 2, 1.

10.30 Vera. 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 Australia Day Live. 3.00 The Last Musician Of Auschwitz. 4.30 To Be Advised. 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. 6.25 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Escaping Utopia. Final. 9.05 MOVIE: Strictly Ballroom. (1992) Paul Mercurio, Tara Morice, Gia Carides. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. 11.10 Planet America. 11.40 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 12.10 Late Programs.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Local News for the Warren Shire WARREN STAR

Sport Cup day belongs to home-town hero Mathew Cahill

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er Michael Travers, a former successful jockey who at one stage was based at Cowra for about eight years.

Victory Roll, twice a Sydney winner last winter, was in front close to home however Mathrin ($9.50) brilliantly ridden by Mathew Cahill came from last with a powerful fi nish on the inside to beat Victory Roll (Shaun Guymer, $2.70 favourite) by a short head with Astunner (Damon Budler, $3.70) a half-length away third.

Backing up from a last start win at Orange, the Neil Osborne, Goulburn trained fi lly Helluva Teen had Mathew Cahill aboard when winning the 950 metres Cowra Bowling Club Benchmark 58 Handicap.

Crossing quickly to the lead, Helluva Teen ($5) travelled well for Cahill and safely held off The Mooch (Ken Dunbar, $8.50) and Yael’s Delight (Teaghan Martin,$13) in the run home.

Another top ride by Mathew

By COLIN HODGES

Raced at Cowra, Sunday, January 19 COWRA Cup day on Sunday, January 19 belonged to local jockey Mathew Cahill who not only won the feature event on Mathrin but to the delight of his legion of fans, half the races on the eight-race program.

For the second year in succession Mathew Cahill has also won the Reg Paine Memorial Jockey Challenge named in honour of the champion Cowra jockey who passed away in 2022.

Very satisfying for Mathew Cahill was winning the 1700 metres Breakout River Meats Cowra Cup on Mathrin for Wagga Wagga train-

Cahill in the 1375 metres Lucky 88 Racing class three Handicap when the Ross Lomax, Mudgee trained Grins ($8.50) from a wide barrier found a good position before switching around the leaders heels and breaking clear to win by a length from I’m Scarlett (Mikayla Weir, $11) and Onya Lionel (Damon Budler, $8).

Arguably, the best was saved for last when the family horse Railway Avenue won the final event, the 1200 metres Mac Property Country Boosted Benchmark 50 Handicap.

Bred and owned by Margaret Cahill and her daughter Cowra trainer Kathryn Cahill, Railway Avenue was ridden by Mathew Cahill for his mother and sister.

Fifth around the home turn, Railway Avenue ($14 to $12 ) steamed down the outside to -win by a half-length from Starane (Clayton Gallagher, $4.60) and the leader Pushalot

(Claire Ramsbotham, $2.80 to $2.15 favourite).

From the cheering over the fi nal 300 metres it seemed like most of Cowra township had backed Railway Avenue !

Mathew Cahill later explained it was a sentimental win as Railway Avenue was where the family lived before moving from Wellington to Cowra many years ago while Sunday was the birthday of his father the late Ossie Cahill, a long-time very successful jockey and trainer.

To race on a magnificent turf track prepared by Jason McVicar and Mat Rush, trainers came from far and wide including Craig Widdison from Wodonga, Victoria to win the feature sprint the 1200 metres Cowra Lamb-Cowra Japan Cup with Doogan’s Design.

With the vastly experienced Brendan Ward in the saddle, Doogan’s Design ($5.50 to $8.50) led throughout to score by a length from Lang Park

(James Innes Jnr ,$7) and Feirme Prince (Clayton Gallagher, $8).

Bathurst trainer Gayna Williams and jockey Ashleigh Stanley kept their winning run going when Talihina Sky, a newcomer to the stable, breezed home in the 950 metres Aussie Hotel Maiden Plate.

Unplaced at three starts in Victoria, Talihina Sky ($7 to $10) led for home and cleared out to win by over five lengths from Initiate (Zac Wadick, $3.90) and Ghielmi (Nick Heywood, $3.30 to $3.10 favourite).

The other winners were the Todd Smart, Canberra trained O’Hellyeah (James Innes Jnr, $4.20) in the 1200 metres Cowra Motors Country Boosted Maiden Handicap and the Brad Widdup, Hawkesbury trained Calyx Rose (Zac Waddick, $3.10) in the 1375 metres Winkle Draper and Owen Murray Memorial Super Maiden Plate.

“Fun Day” at Warren lawn bowls draws good crowd

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Winners of the recent Warren Bowls “Fun Day”: Jason Boyd, Ben Wilson, and young Jacob Gibson (at front). PHOTO: SUPPLIED. IT was a warm day out for the Warren Bowls “Fun Day” held in late December.

Sponsored by Mick Carey Spraying and Ag Services, the friendly competition drew a total of 49 locals to the greens and a great day was enjoyed by all.

Winners on the day were the team comprising Jason Boyd, Ben Wilson, and Jacob Gibson.

Robert Wilson was also a happy winner, walking off with the Lucky Door Raffle.

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USC-Marthaguy score pre-Christmas win in Gilgandra District Cricket

GOING into the holiday break with a victory, Warren-based club, USC-Marthaguy, scored an important Round Eight Gilgandra District Cricket Association win on Saturday, December 21.

In the fi nal round before the Christmas/New Year break, the defending premiers (7-198) defeated Gular (9-141), before enjoying the bye in Round Nine on Saturday, January 11.

After being 4-70 in the 21st over at Gulargambone, USC-Marthaguy were able to accelerate, thanks to a 97-run fi fth-wicket partnership between Dudley Shepherd (61) and John Irving (52).

Earlier, Andrew Freeth (20), Tom Maloney (13) and James Glasson (21) had built a foundation for Shepherd and Irving to attack.

Gulargambone’s seven wickets were shared between six bowlers who took one wicket apiece along with one run-out.

Brandon Hammond was Gular’s most economical bowler, his eight overs conceding just 12 runs.

In reply, Gular found themselves in regular trouble and were 6-33 at one stage with only Hammond (23) making an impact in the top order.

However, Grant Milgate (30) and Levi Peters (26) added 66 runs for the seventh wicket and batted together for about 18 overs.

With Slater Peters (17 not out) also making double figures, the home side batted out its 40 overs but remained 57 runs shy of USC-Marthaguy.

Glasson (4-21 off eight overs)

and Irving (2-6 off four overs) had the best returns for USC-Marthaguy.

Meanwhile, Curban enjoyed a nice run either side of Christmas with a win against Town Services and a fortunate no-result wash-out against Biddon-Tooraweenah respectively in rounds Eight and Nine of the Bendigo Bank ABC Shield action.

Curban (4-116 in 37.4 overs) worked hard to secure the six-wicket win against Town Services (111 all-out in 32.5 overs) in Round Eight before the break.

In this match, Town Services batted fi rst and, after skipper Ashley Hazelton (23) and Liam Zell (17) provided a solid start, only Dale Parker (39) and Dustin Foran (23) capitalised.

Curban’s wickets were shared around with Jasen Starr (3-23 off eight overs), Doug Kelly (3-27 off 7.5 overs), captain Scott Chandler (2-16 off eight overs) and Anthony Barry (2-24 off six overs) all returning great figures.

With the bat, Curban lost their star Kelly in the fi rst over, when Adam Hazelton (2-8 off eight overs) struck early.

However, Will Younghusband (42 not-out) entered the crease and remained unbeaten in his patient and match-defi ning innings.

Younghusband shared partnerships of 37 with John Bunter (26), 38 with Starr (14) and then a critical unbroken stand of 41 with Stewart Younghusband (20 not out) to guide Curban home.

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Ladder leaders Biddon-Tooraweenah, also had a win on forfeit after Coonabarabran couldn’t field a side in the last set of fi xtures for 2024, while Gidgee had the bye.

Curban then had fortune favour them in Round Nine on January 11 when rain washed-out their clash against Biddon-Tooraweenah at Tooraweenah Oval with the hosts on top.

The Gutterers were 6-39 off 15 overs in reply to Biddon-Tooraweenah’s 8-146 (40 overs) when the heavens opened-up.

Lachlan Ferguson (37) and Zac Ferguson (42) were Biddon-Tooraweenah’s best with the bat, before Jon Kilby (4-7) and Clint Walker (2-29) ripped through Curban’s top-order

in a destructive pair of seven-over spells.

Curban’s best with the ball were Chandler (4-23) and Barry (3-27) but only Kane Younghusband (14) made double figures with the bat.

Elsewhere in Round Nine, Coonabarabran got back on track in a low-scoring thriller against a 10-player Gidgee at Baradine.

Gidgee were bowled out for 57 in 18.4 overs batting first but Coonabarabran (758 in 18.1 overs) only just scraped home.

Elvy McEwen (29) and skipper Mark Stewart (11) made double figures for Gidgee as Osea Brooker (3-13), Ben Hjort (3-16), Jericho Chatfield (2-20) and Cameron Whittall (1-6) bowled out the Gidgee side in-

side 19 overs.

Chatfield (27 not out) then played a vital hand as Coonabarabran fell to 7-38 before the all-rounder guided them home. Darcy Strong made 10 for the victors.

Dan Smith (5-11) and McEwen (2-16) claimed all of Gidgee’s wickets.

The fi nal match of Round Nine was between Town Services and Gulargambone at Erine Knight Oval in Gilgandra, in which the visitors claimed a narrow win.

Gulargambone (7-113 off 40 overs) held on to defeat Town Services (107 all out in 32 overs).

Preston Ah-See (2-14 off six overs and 48 runs) and Jason Carter (18 and 4-20 off eight overs) had big all-round games for Gular while Levi Peters (215 off eight overs) and Grant Milgate (16) chipped in.

For Town Services, there were plenty of starts with the bat, including Ashley Hazelton (26), Kieren Hazelton (25), Alex Sutherland (16), Dale Parker (11) and Mark Temple (10).

Wickets were shared around with Dustin Foran (2-28 off six overs) and Ashley Hazelton (218 off eight overs) getting doubles with Temple (1-14 off eight overs), Dale Parker (1-19 off six overs) and Marshall Parker (112 off four overs) all bowling economical spells.

Note: With no matches scheduled this coming Australia Day weekend (January 25), results from Round 10 on Saturday, January 18, will be published in next week’s edition.

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