DISHING OUT THE FUN: There’ll be plenty of activities for the whole family, including space science talks, live entertainment, astronomy viewing, and a special outdoor screening of the movie The Dish.
Rare Opportunity To See Inside ‘The Dish’!
In July 1969, the CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope played an important role in history, when it received and broadcast the television pictures of the first moon landing. ‘The Dish’, as it has affectionately come to be known, was one of three tracking stations receiving signals of the moon landing, which were being relayed to Mission Control in Houston, Texas. The quality of the pictures being received by The Dish were of such superior quality that NASA used the Parkes signals for the majority of the 2.5 hour broadcast. The images of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the moon were viewed by six hundred million people, one fifth of humanity at the time - thanks in large part to Parkes! On 20 and 21 July 2019, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon
Landing, CSIRO will open the doors to the Parkes Radio Telescope - a rare opportunity for visitors to see inside. The Cedar Café will be showcasing an art exhibition titled ‘To the Moon and Back’, featuring artwork by local youth. There’s also plenty to see in Parkes after dark, with stellar Apollo 11 light installations, projections, and multimedia artwork lighting up our dark skies at various locations throughout the weekend, including a special Dish installation in Cooke Park straight from Vivid Sydney 2019! To help plan your activities for the weekend, download the Parkes Destination Guide from www.visitparkes.com.au or pick up a copy form the Parkes Visitor Information Centre.
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OUR Young Bloke Riley McMaster How old are you? 12 How long have you lived in or around Parkes, and what do you like about living here? I have lived here for 12 years and I like Parkes. Where do you go to school and what year are you in? I go to Middleton Public School. I have been here since Kindergarten and I am in Year 6. What is your favourite after school activity? My favourite activity is sport, especially soccer. What is your favourite food and movie? My favourite food is lasagne and my best movie is ‘Jurassic Park’. What music do you listen to? I like listening to country music.
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THUMBS UP To the lovely and helpful staff at Parkes Hospital.
THUMBS DOWN To the kids in Parkes who ride scooters on the footpath and straight onto the road without even looking.
THUMBS DOWN To the bloke walking the streets with a trolley of cans who enters private property and tears open garbage bags to see if there are any cans in the garbage.
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What do you want to do when you grow up? When I grow up I want to work for my mum and dad in their business. If you could have a super power what would it be? My superpower would be extra strength. Tell us an interesting fact about yourself. I am captain of our school this year.
TRIBUTE TO MOTHER EARTH: Galumaay & River Spirit Dancers performed a range of dances to celebrate the history and culture of the Wiradjuri people.
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A crowd gathered to celebrate NAIDOC Day on Monday, despite the rainy weather which prompted the change of venue from Cooke Park to the Parkes High School Hall. The acronym, NAIDOC, comes from the original committee which organised the national activities during NAIDOC week, the ‘National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee’. Each year a different theme is chosen to highlight important issues for the week, with this year’s theme being Voice, Treaty, Truth. This year’s theme promotes the three key elements to the reforms set out in the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and it emphasises that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have always wanted an enhanced role in decision-making in Aus-
tralia’s democracy. This theme was prominent in Monday’s program of speakers and activities, including performances by the Galumaay & River Spirit Dance Groups, and two aboriginal youths sharing their truth about the challenge of being accepted by Aboriginals and non-Aboriginals due to the lighter colour of their skin. The NAIDOC Awards were also presented, recognising an Indigenous Australian who makes outstanding contributions to others in their community and beyond. Congratulations to Michael James who won the Parkes NAIDOC Indigenous Community Person of the Year, and Kyah Turnbull who won the Parkes NAIDOC Youth Indigenous Person of the Year for 2019.
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QUESTION of the week Tourism Awards, and if successful, go onto the National Tourism Awards.
JOB WELL DONE: After the assembly finished, members of the school’s AECG joined elder Aunty Pat Oliver, her daughter Kim, and Lionel Lovett for a slice of cake, before it was distributed to the rest of the school.
NAIDOC Celebrations at Parkes Public School: Parkes Public School held an assembly last Wednesday 3 July to celebrate the school’s NAIDOC activities. The assembly was hosted by the school’s Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG), with a Welcome to Country performed by Lionel Lovett and his daughter Carly, chaperoned by local elder Aunty Pat Oliver. Lionel also spoke about this year’s NAIDOC theme, Voice, Treaty, Truth and how this theme foregrounds Indigenous Australians’ strive for recognition for their knowledge and culture. The assembly continued with performances by the school’s choir and cultural dance group and presentations of weekly awards. Regional Tourism Awards: 25 leading Country and Outback tourism businesses, events, and visitor experiences have been announced as finalists in the 2019 Destination Country and Outback and Destination Riverina Murray Regional Tourism Awards. Congratulations to local finalists in Trundle – the Trundle ABBA Festival, and in Forbes – Grazing Down the Lachlan. Winners will be announced at the gala awards ceremony on July 27 in Dubbo. The winners gain finalist status upon entering the NSW State
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Kids Helpline - 71,533 contacts go unanswered: Kids Helpline, Australia’s only free confidential 24/7 national children’s counselling and support service, has today released statistics showing 51% of requests for help to the service went unanswered over the first 6 months of 2019, due to funding shortfall. Responding to concerns children and young people have in relation to their mental health, general well-being and other developmental issues is a major area of Kids Helpline’s work. Kids Helpline relies heavily upon yourtown’s charitable art union and donations from the community to continue its operation. In order to meet the extra demand, an additional $5 million annually would be required to enable employment of additional professional counselling staff. Book Launch by local Doctor: Dr Rick Newton, retired from his general practice in Tullamore, has written a small book of humorous short stories about his farming experiences, after moving from Sydney to the Central West. The Tullamore launch is on Saturday 13 July at the Tullamore Bowling Club. Then there will be a Parkes launch at the Parkes Library on Tuesday 23 July at 6pm. All funds raised go to Brain Cancer and Stroke Foundations, in memory of Geoff Williams and Geof Horsburgh.
ILLUSTRATING FARM LIFE: The book, illustrated by Helen Gray, describes the many near disasters that have come the way of a city boy that tries his hand at rural life.
What are your thoughts about the proposed Bypass in Parkes?
Laurie Ashcroft: Overall, I’m in favour, however there are some modifications that need to be made. Happy with the consultation, the RMS seem to be listening, lets hope they follow up with action to help those directly affected.
Leonie Guymer: I think it’s a great idea. I don’t know what it will do for business. The only thing against it is whether it will affect the already declining business in the main street, and therefore potential job losses.
Isaac Westcott: Hopefully it will lessen the trucks in town and therefore reduce the noise they make. Hope that its quicker than the Orange bypass!
$31 Million Innovative Steel Contract
Delivers For Inland Rail
A $31 million contract to supply steel rail for the next stage of Inland Rail construction is underway with the initial 6,000-tonne batch of the new steel rolled off the Whyalla production line in late May, and now being delivered to northern NSW. “Whyalla steel underpins thousands of kilometres of ARTC’s existing network around Australia, including the first section of Inland Rail from Parkes to Narromine where nearly 14,000 tonnes of steel has been delivered for construction now underway,” Inland Rail CEO Richard Wankmuller said. “This is only the beginning. There are five Sydney Harbour Bridges’ worth of steel
required to build Inland Rail between Melbourne and Brisbane. That means more potential for jobs and benefits for Australians. The benefits of Inland Rail are starting to flow to businesses, not just in NSW, but all around Australia,” said Mr Wankmuller. This current steel delivery has an innovative new rail design, designed and manufactured in Australia specifically for the 1,700km Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail project. The Institute of Railway Technology at Monash University peer reviewed the new profile and provided valuable support through the development of the final product.
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READERSCorner The Van Apfel Girls are Gone Felicity McLean Set in a distant Australian suburb on the encroaching bushland, over the long hot summer of 1992, Ruth, Hannah, and Cordie Van Apfel, vanish without a trace one night during a school concert. Panic and suspicion take root in their suburban valley community, observed by narrator Tikka Malloy, friend and neighbour to the Van Apfel girls. Blackly comic, sharply observed and wonderfully endearing, this is Picnic at Hanging Rock for a new generation, a haunting comingof-age story with a shimmering, unexplained mystery at its heart.
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AREYou Game? Tabletop wargames are any kind of miniatures game that is played over an entire table. They are played between 2 or more players over an area that may contain scenery such as dungeons, forests, valleys, rivers or buildings. Wargames can be set to any theme you like such as historical, fantasy or science-fiction. They are a great alternative to video or board games for like minded people who enjoy being practical, creative and imaginative. Interested in learning more about tabletop gaming? Check out the local gamers group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246837822127014/
TOPICALTrivia Q. What item did Neil Armstrong and Buzz leave behind on the moon for the Lunar Laser Ranging experiment? See answer on page 6.
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Repurposed Public Art On Display For NAIDOC Week
A series of public art panels have been given a second life, going on display in the Parkes CBD for the second time as part of this year’s NAIDOC celebrations. Council have partnered with the St Vincent de Paul Society to have the ‘Erratic Symbiosis, Unearthing Past Voices - Sowing Future Visions’ panels installed on the exterior wall of the Parkes Vinnies shop, facing the Post Office carpark. The artwork was part of a temporary exhibition back in 2017, formally located on the corner of Church and Clarinda Streets, as part of the NAIDOC celebrations that year. Council’s Destination Marketing Manager, Kelly Hendry said “by repurposing the panels, we are extending the life of the artwork, brightening the CBD, giving exposure to the local artists, but more importantly, promoting the message of reconciliation and working together as a community for a shared future.” “A big thank you to the St Vincent de Paul Society for supporting the public art program and offering their wall to display the artwork.” The paintings were a collaborative project between Indigenous and non-Indigenous groups and individuals, including local artists Scott Turnbull, Sean Cassidy and Scott ‘Sauce’ Towney, as well as Parkes Paint-
ers, Parkes Potters and Craft Corner. The panels have just been installed in their new location, to coincide with 2019 NAIDOC Week (7 - 14 July). Wilcannia Forbes Central Council Executive Officer of the St Vincent de Paul Society, Kelly Morgan said “we are honoured to have this artwork displayed on the wall of our Vinnies store in such a prominent position in the lead up to NAIDOC Week.” “This is an opportunity for the Society to reaffirm our commitment to reconciliation between the broader Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples,” said Ms Morgan.
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Parkes Shire Library is moving to its new, temporary home in Clarinda Street as work commences on the expansion of the current library building. The innovative and modern, architecturally designed, indoor and outdoor facility will provide additional space including a gallery, meeting rooms, quiet study areas, additional room for children’s programs, places to connect with technology and ‘green areas’. Manager Cultural, Education and Library Services, Kerryn Jones said “Not only will these upgrades bring enormous benefit culturally and socially to the Shire, economic benefits will flow in from visitors coming to town for art exhibitions and cultural workshops.” While the exciting new library space is being built, Parkes Shire Library will relocate in August to Shop 2, 250 Clarinda Street, Parkes (alongside Discount Dave’s) for a period of 12 months. The Library will continue to offer as many of their regular programs and activities in the new location as possible. “To allow us to relocate into our new space in Clarinda Street, the Library will be closed from Monday 5 August until Monday 2 September. Access to online collections and resources will still be available during the closure period. We have also extended the loan period for an additional 30 days, as well as increased the number of items that can be borrowed,” Kerryn added. The Returns Chute will continue to operate as normal until Saturday 24 August. From Monday 26 August, book returns can be made at 2/250 Clarinda Street. Throughout the closure period, two computers will be made available for free public use at Parkes Shire Council’s Administration Office at 2 Cecile Street, Parkes. Items can be scanned and faxed for free, or printed and photocopied at a cost, starting at $0.30. The branch libraries at Peak Hill, Trundle and Tullamore will continue to operate as normal.
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BE SEEN @ MLAHMC NAIDOC Day
Grace and Kelly McGirr.
Tyrece, Keanau and Tyrone Robinson.
Tiffany and Emanual Townsend.
Parker Trindall, Jennayah Knight and Charlie Trindall.
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WHAT’S On 11-14 Jul
U13 Girls Hockey Championships. McGlynn Sporting Complex. See Hockey NSW’s Facebook page for more information. 12 Jul Peak Hill NAIDOC Day Disco. 6-8pm at the Learning & Healing Centre, 65 Euchie Street, Peak Hill. Free Admission. For further information phone: Amanda on 0491 477 207 or Jacqueline on 0418 252 409. 13 Jul Parkes Garden Club. The next meeting will be held on Saturday 13 July at the time of 2pm at the Services Club, 9-17 Short St, Parkes. Rose Jones will give a talk on the history of Cooke Park. 13 Jul Camp Oven Fundraiser. Head out to the Tullamore Bowling Club for a camp oven fundraiser and book launch. 12.30pm for a $10 meal at 2.30pm. RSVP to Tullamore Bowling Club by 10 July 2019: 02 6892 5250. 20-21 Jul Free Open Days to mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing at the Dish (CSIRO Parkes Observatory). See www.csiro.au/apollo11 for more detail. 25 Jul Craft Corner Knit and Natter Day from 10.30am. If attending would you please bring a plate of goodies to share. 2 Aug Moogenilla Angus Bull Sale. 1pm, Central West Livestock Exchange Forbes. 30-31 Aug Heaven & Earth Legends Show at Hotel Gracelands. $85 ticket includes 2 course meal and show. Call 0400 012 111. Ongoing Parkes Torch Bearers for Legacy meets every third Monday of the month at 10:30am at the Parkes Services Club. Everyone welcome. Contact Margaret Cherry on 6862 4789. Ongoing Parkes Camera Club meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday night of the month at 7pm at Neighbourhood Central on the corner of Bushman and Currajong Streets. All welcome. Contact email address cameraclubparkes@gmail. com. Ongoing CWA meeting on the third Wednesday of the month at the Coachman at 5.30pm. Parkes Evening VIEW Club meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm for 7pm. Ongoing The Parkes Branch of the Red Cross offers a plate of homemade slices and cakes, sandwiches and tea or coffee for $6 every Friday from 10am to 3pm. Ongoing Parkes Community Choir every Thursday at a new venue: the new Community Centre on the corner of Rose St and Coleman Rd on the old hospital grounds from 7 – 8:30pm. All welcome! Ongoing Coles Quiet Hour every Tuesday from 10:30 – 11:30am for a sensory friendly shopping experience that’s easy on the eyes and ears. Ongoing Once Upon a Storytime at the Parkes Library every Tuesday 10:30am – 11:30am. Ongoing Rhyme Time Thursday, 10:30am - 11:15am every Thursday at the Parkes Library. Ongoing Parkes Shire Concert Band rehearses every Tuesday 7pm - 9pm during school term in the music room above the pool complex in Dalton Street. Contact music director Duncan Clement on 0405 035 164. Ongoing Parkes Painting Group meet at Northparkes Oval at 10am every Wednesday. TOPICAL TRIVIA ANSWER: A mirror, so that we could shoot a laser at the moon from earth and measure how far away the moon is at all times by calculating how long it takes the beam to return to Earth.
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Wellness Wise Are Your Snacks Damaging Your Teeth? Keeping your teeth free of cracks and cavities can be as simple as taking inventory of your snacks. While calcium-rich foods and crunchy fruits and vegetables are great choices not only for your oral health but overall health, other foods can tarnish your teeth. Soft, sticky sweets such as taffy and caramels cling to your teeth’s surface, contributing to tooth decay. Likewise, hard sweets can leave your teeth bathed in cavity-causing sugar. Not only that, if you bite down on a hard sweet your tooth could chip! While popcorn isn’t the worst offender when it comes to tooth damage, chewing uncooked kernels can cause cracks in your
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Scam Alert! Scammers have set up a clone of the myGov website to trick you into sharing your login and bank account details, Stay Smart Online says. The scam starts with a phishing email that looks like it is from Medicare, asking you to update your Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) details, so you can start receiving payments for Medicare benefits and claims. If you click on the link in the email you are taken a replica of the real myGov website. You’ll note the URL includes ‘.net’ instead of ‘.gov.au’, which is an indication the website is not a legitimate Australian Government domain! If you input your login details you are directed to also enter your secret security question and answer, before you’re taken to the fake Medicare website to input your bank account details. These emails and web pages feature myGov and Medicare design and branding, making them appear legitimate. Remember, clicking on the link and sharing your details gives these scammers access to your personal information, which they then use to steal your money and identity!
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YOUR HEALTH Matters Winter News: Vaporisers Vs Humidifiers Humidity, not only prevents good hair days, but can also prevent a number of issues; from static electricity to nosebleeds. It can also help you breathe a little easier when sick! To increase the humidity of your home, there are two products that work wonders – A vaporiser or a humidifier. Both add moisture to the air, helping to ease cough and cold congestion. The key difference between the two products is how they introduce moisture. Vaporisers boil water through a heating element to create steam. The steam cools down before it leaves the machine and enters the air. Humidifier’s can work in two different ways. Some use ultrasonic vibrations which disperse a cool mist of water into the air. While others may use a disc submerged in the machine which is rapidly turned. As the disc turns it breaks up the water into tiny particles which can be inhaled. Points for consideration When selecting a device, it is important to consider several points. Steam vaporisers contain hot water inside, which may cause burns if spilled. Therefore, it is not recommended around small children and pets. Over use of the devices can also cause rooms to become overly humid. This may allow mould and bacteria to grow in your home. If you notice water beading up on windows and walls, or damp floors, move the device, decrease its level or discontinue its use. Good ventilation also reduces the risk of becoming overly humid. Come into Parkes Pharmacy, in the metroplaza, today to discuss which device is best for you!
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Winning Determination The first minutes of the match between the Parkes Boars and the Dubbo Rhinos last Friday were intense, as both sides were desperate to get the first points on the board. Rhinos struck first with a penalty goal, with Parkes soon striking back replying off the boot of Sam Davis. Scott Chislett, Jarrod Westcott and Jason Lowe took their turn to punch into the Rhinos defence. Withstanding the pressure in the first 20 minutes, Parkes worked their way down the field and Rusiate Lawanikula put their first points on the board. Sam Davis converted from out wide and as usual Toby Baigent threw himself into the game hammering the opposition in attack and defence. By halftime Parkes had their nose in front 10-8 Early in the second half, Josh van der Stock’s repeated attacks broke through and made a 90 metre run to put Parkes on the attack. The Forwards stepped up and a series of pick and drives by Jason Lowe and Michael Thomas built pressure with Dan Ryan capitalising for the Boars and Sam Davis again adding the extras. The Boars had their chances to add to the score but fumbled on the line twice. Parkes thought they’d done enough, but
Rhinos struck back desperate for a win and scored to take them within four points. Parkes hung on to repel Rhinos for the last ten minutes to take out the much-needed win. Best for Parkes - Toby Bagent, Rusi Lawanikula, Jarrod Westcott and Michael Thomas.
Weekend charity game against Narromine: Guernseys were auctioned off after the game and all proceeds went to the Red Cross.
PWBC Championships Coming Up Two games of triples were played following the fog on Tuesday morning. Di Howell, Hilda McPherson and Kim Evans defeated Rose Howlett, Maureen Miller and Merilyn Rodgers. Ann Wright, Chris Curteis and Marja Iffland defeated Heather Harvey, Lea Orr and Lorraine Baker. The draw for the Club Championship Triples to be played on or before 16th July as follows: Bye - Gwenda Carty, Cherie Frame, Rhona Went; Di Howell, Eileen Bradley, Rosemary Mitchell versus Merilyn Rodgers, Margaret Hawken, Marja Iffland; Maureen Miller, Maree Grant, Pat Cooney versus Chris Curteis, Jan McPhee, Kim Evans; Betsy Johnstone, Brenda Davies, Liz Byrne versus Heather Harvey, Audrey Jones, Joan Simpson. Umpire Gwenda Carty. The Cannon-Merritt will be played at Parkes on Wednesday 31st July against Forbes, Teams as follows: 1) Lea Orr, Maureen Miller, Merilyn Rodgers. 2) Kay Craft, Heather Harvey, Marja Iffland.3) Di Howell, Eileen Bradley, Jan McPhee. Manager Marja Iffland. If unable to play please contact Audrey Jones 6863 4242 or Di Howell 0409 643 004 ASAP.
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Parkes Bypass – Concept Design & Review of Environmental Factors (REF) Roads and Maritime Services proposes to build a new 10.5 kilometre bypass on the western outskirts of Parkes to reduce travel time, improve freight productivity and efficiency, pedestrian access through Parkes and traffic flow. “Roads and Maritime Services is delivering this work as part of the $500 million Newell Highway upgrade program to support the interstate freight industry, provide economic growth, and improve access and safety along a vital transport corridor in New South Wales. The concept design for the proposed route and environmental assessment documents will be on display from Monday 1 July to Friday 9 August 2019. Roads and Maritime Services is committed to consulting with the community and is seeking your feedback on the display documents. A number of information sessions will take place in Parkes where you can meet with the project team to discuss the concept design and environmental assessment. Drop-in sessions The project team will be available to discuss the concept design and Review of Environmental Factors at the following locations:
Clarinda Street (in front of Discount Dave’s) • Tuesday 2 July, 10am – 1pm • Wednesday 10 July, 10am – 12pm • Thursday 18 July, 11am – 2pm • Monday 22 July, 10am – 1pm • Wednesday 31 July, 10am – 1pm • Thursday 8 August, 11am – 2pm Metro Plaza (near Woolworths) • Tuesday 2 July, 3pm – 6pm • Wednesday 10 July, 1pm – 4pm • Thursday 18 July, 5pm – 8pm • Monday 22 July, 2pm – 5pm Parkes Arbour (between Target and Coles) • Wednesday 31 July, 3pm – 6pm • Thursday 8 August , 3pm – 6pm Display locations The REF is on display at the following locations from July 1 to August 9 2019 Parkes Shire Council Administration Centre, 2 Cecile Street, Parkes Monday – Friday: 8.30am – 5pm Service NSW, Parkes 51–55 Currajong Street, Parkes Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm
Visit the project website to find out how to submit your feedback and view more information about the Parkes Bypass at www.rms.work/parkesupgrade Have your say: Please provide feedback on the REF by Friday 9 August 2019, by sending your written comments to: Email: newell.upgrade@rms.nsw.gov.au Mail: Roads and Maritime Services, PO Box 334, Parkes NSW 2870
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The community is invited to have its say on the concept design for the Newell Highway bypass at Parkes with the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) for the project now on display.