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Dubbo says ‘thanks’ to those who serve Hazel and Matt Stewart were two of the thousands of Dubbo region residents to join the annual ANZAC Day commemorations at Victoria Park, the RSL Club and other venues around town.

We’re grateful to all those who have served our

country in the past, as well as those who still serve today.

Dubbo Photo News captured the spirit of the day on camera – see our double-page photo album inside today’s paper.

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RFDS outback rally to reduce rural health divide

By DAVID DIXON REDUCING the rural health divide and boosting rural and remote economies is the aim of a fun Royal Flying Doctor Service rally next month involving offroading fur-covered veteran cars.

Starting in late May, more than 240 motoring enthusiasts will participate in the 35th Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) fundraiser, the Outback Car Trek, an event that has raised a total of $36 million over the years.

In the biggest post-pandemic Outback Car Trek , trekkers drive for 11 days, navigating through dirt roads and country towns between Bathurst and Cairns (far north Queensland).

Starting at our oldest inland city on Thursday, May 29, the rally then motors its way to Dubbo, Bourke, Cunnamulla, Quilpie, Longreach, Julia Creek and then via a bunch of other outback towns to Cairns.

“The Outback Car Trek is a longstanding and beloved fundraising event. The Trek not only raises funds for our core work,” RFDS South Eastern May 1-7, 2025 CEO Greg Sam said.

“The ethos of the event, to provide social and economic benefit to the communities it travels through, is closely aligned to our mission and our commitment to regional, rural and remote communities.”

Along the way, more than 100 vehicles will stop at some significant locations for the RFDS, in-

Road to better bush medical services: Reducing the rural health divide and boosting rural and remote economies is the aim of a Royal Flying Doctor Service rally next month. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED.

cluding Dubbo and Longreach, both major bases for the Flying Doctors, as well as Julia Creek, the site of the very first aeromedical retrieval by the Flying Doctors, then known as the Australian Inland Mission Aerial Medical Service.

Bill Patrick, the retiring Chief Excitement Officer of the Outback Car Trek, has run the route and

logistics of the event for nearly 20 years.

“Every year is an opportunity to explore different parts of this amazing country,” Mr Patrick said.

“We regularly take the back roads and travel the long way around, and you get a real sense of just how isolated some communities are from modern conveni-

ences and essential services like healthcare; it’s an absolute privilege to work with our trekkers to support such an important cause,” he added.

Communities along the route experience a significant economic boost. At each stop-off point, approximately $75,000 is generated by the trekkers’ food, fuel, mechanical repairs and, where avail-

able, accommodation.

On top of this daily spend, over the entire trek, a further $100,000 is raised by trekkers donating money to local initiatives, such as supporting community projects or schools.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern May 1-7, 2025 (RFDSSE) is a not-for-profit charity that provides 24/7 essential lifesaving, emergency, and primary healthcare to regional, rural and remote NSW communities.

Since 1928, the RFDS has taken the finest care to the furthest corners. Apart from the provision of lifesaving outback emergency aeromedical retrievals and hospital transfers, they have also provided over 355,000 occasions of care over the last five years through on-the-ground GP and nurse appointments, dental care, mental health care, alcohol and other drug counselling, vaccinations, chronic disease management and telehealth.

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Profile HAYLEY SCHAEFER What do you do for fun? For fun I read, write, paint models. I like to play games at our local tabletop game store. I also find joy in mixology, mixing cocktails, and trialling new recipes.

Who was your inspiration growing up? My mother is my inspiration, even to this day. She was kind and humble. Absolutely a pure talent in the kitchen whether it was meals or making sweets, Mum would spend a whole day making all kinds of sweets and boxing them up as gifts for friends and family.

What would you tell your teenage self? Life gets better, you will face struggles, you will see wonderful and beautiful things... going through these only helps you grow into an amazing person.

What are you reading at the moment? The Happiest Man on Earth. Beautifully written by Eddie Jaku, who survived the Holocaust. I can’t give too much away – wouldn’t want to spoil it for others to read.

Do you have any pets? Yes, well, technically my daughter has a dog, Roxie, who is a Kelpie x Cattle. Very hyper but wouldn’t change it for the world.

What’s your favourite thing to cook? I love to bake sweets, such as slices and cakes. It’s very nostalgic when I used to do it with my mother during my childhood.

What do you love about our region? I love it when I can take my daughter on an adventure, such as a day at the zoo or going to the park. It’s never the same. We love the outdoors, and having so many amazing opportunities just at the touch of our fingers is awesome. So much to do, just have to know where to look. Haha.

Where do you love to visit? The local tabletop game store, to play games, such as Catan, or Yu-Gi-Oh, or Magic: The Gathering. My daughter and I have so much fun, and I get to spend time with friends and family. I love to visit my work at Establishment Bar. I’m always learning new cocktail/mocktail recipes and learning about the methods how spirits are made. I have grown to appreciate alcohol and the beautiful deliciousness that it can create.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Hmm, 10 years from now. That is a tough one, because you never know where life can take you. Just enjoying life, watching my daughter grow, and surrounded by family and friends, that is what I see for the future.

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Quality docos on again at Gilgandra Film Festival

By DALLAS REEVES TASTY suppers, great social conversation and some of the best films from across the world, across the region and across town will feature at this year’s third annual Gilgandra Film Festival (GFF).

The festival was first held in 2023 when Sydney-based documentary maker Simon Target travelled to Gilgandra to showcase the documentary ‘Warrawong: The Windy Place on the Hill’.

That documentary, directed and written by Simon, showcased life on the land for Gilgandra-district farmers Brian and Sue Armstrong.

In 2024, the event featured the sequel ‘Warrawong: The Wind Still Blows’ which featured Sue Armstrong again as she takes on life without her husband Brian after his death.

Starting as a one-evening show in 2023, GFF is now in its second iteration of being a two-night event with a young filmmakers’ evening now a key component.

Last year, GFF organisers began a program to teach primary-aged children how to make short documentaries.

Early Harvest Films included

submissions from Eumungerie, Gilgandra and Tooraweenah Public Schools, St Joseph’s School, and the Gilgandra Shire Library (now Gilgandra Library Hub) Tech Club.

The project has grown to now include 10 schools for 2025, including the School of the Air and an entry from Louth, south-west of Bourke on the Darling River.

The Young Filmmakers’ Evening will be a free event with no ticket required.

The next night is a ticketed event: ‘Trouble Up River – The Polish Missionaries’ (Mission PNG) promises to be informative viewing as the feature film.

‘Gilgandra Stories’ (a look into the lives of three Gilgandra Shire residents), ‘What Country Children See’ (highlights of the kids’ documentaries from night one), and a special animated film from Poland (‘There are People in the Forest’) will also screen.

“It’s a film festival that has happened by mistake, almost,” Simon laughed. “It was an experiment three years ago. We wanted to share a film that was shot locally (‘Warrawong – The Windy Place on the Hill’).

“And now (GFF) it has just got bigger and bigger every year.”

A still from Simon Target’s ‘Trouble Up River – The Polish Missionaries’, the feature film at this year’s Gilgandra Film Festival.

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Mission PNG (2025) A journey into the farthest corners of Papua New Guinea to find an extraordinary group of Polish priests and nuns fighting to save human life.

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Gift of reading continues via annual book fair

By DALLAS REEVES THE gift of reading continues to be shared by Dubbo West Rotary with the annual Michael Egan Memorial Book Fair on again at Dubbo Showground in the first weekend of May. Colin Shanks is in his third year as coordinator of the Michael Egan Memorial Book Fair.

He said the value of offering a service for cheap second-hand books for the Dubbo community and beyond is clear.

Last year, around 20,000 books were available for sale, and that amount was simply due to the work of around 20 volunteers including Dubbo West Rotary and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Dubbo Support Group who are needed to set up the large array of books for sale.

The number of books will be similar again in 2025.

Enough books were sold on the Saturday of last year’s event that 15 pallets of books were restocked on the tables for Sunday.

“Logistically, it’s a big operation, but we also see how important it is to the community,” Colin said.

“It’s an important service for people to have access to good books at a cheap price.

“It’s amazing to see books that might otherwise just be thrown out become such good value to

The scene at a past Michael Egan Memorial Book Fair. The 2025 event is on the first weekend in May. PHOTO: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS

someone else.”

He said it is a scramble to get all the books on the table, and that sometimes means a potential customer is looking a long time for the book they want, but that is all “part of the fun”.

Colin recalled a story of one man buying around 30 books last year.

He said tales like that can’t be told unless people donate, which they do, year after year.

“Thanks to the community’s

generosity, we have thousands of books ready for new readers,” Colin said. “We’re excited to see these books find new homes and bring joy to new readers.”

Books are organised into fiction and various non-fiction categories, including popular genres like military, biography and sports.

This year, organisers have an extensive collection of romance novels and a great selection of children’s books.

Approximate prices include

children’s books at $1 each, paperbacks for $2 and hard copies at $3.

Dubbo West Rotary co-president Pam Sharkey commented: “The community has donated high-quality books that are perfect for resale. We hope everyone can find something they love among our wide selection.”

Colin emphasised the importance of reading for people of all ages.

“Reading opens up new worlds, sparks imagination, and provides

endless learning opportunities,” he said.

“It’s a joy to see people of all ages find books that inspire and entertain them. I’m amazed by how many books some people take away with them.”

The funds raised each year support the RFDS Dubbo Support Group and cancer research and support services, in memory of Rotarian Michael Egan who passed away from cancer at just 49.

Michael Egan was a Dubbo accountant and former member of the Rotary Club of Dubbo Macquarie.

First held in 2010, the event ran under the stewardship of the Rotary Club of Dubbo Macquarie until the conclusion of the 2022 event when the Dubbo West Rotary Club took over, first holding the event under new direction in 2023 The Michael Egan Memorial Book Fair commences at 8am on Saturday, May 3, and 9am on Sunday, May 4. Entry is by gold coin donation.

Thursday, May 1, from 10am until 2pm, is the last day to drop off books at Dubbo Showground.

A drive-through service will again be offered. Only books in good condition will be accepted. Organisers are not seeking magazines and encyclopaedias.

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The raffle draw conducted by Rod Crowfoot, right, of Dubbo Macquarie Homestay.

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By DAVID DIXON DUBBO Patchwork and Quilters Group recently held their exhibition to support their Gift Quilts initiative, which supplies hand-crafted quilts to various organisations in

the Orana region.

The event – marking as it also did, 40 years of the group’s contributions – was well attended and included the raffle draw conducted by Rod Crowfoot of Dubbo Macquarie Homestay.

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BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK May 1: Judy Collins, US singer, 86. Rita Coolidge, US singer, 80. Joanna Lumley, English actress, 79.

Tim McGraw, US country singer, 58. Stuart Appleby, golfer, 54. Kellie Crawford, former Hi-5 member, 51.

Simon Tedeschi, classical pianist, 44. Caitlin Stasey, Neighbours actress, 35.

May 2: Engelbert Humperdinck, British singer, 89.

Bianca Jagger, Nicaraguan actor, 80. Lou Gramm, US singer of Foreigner, 75. Duncan Gay, former NSW politician, 75. Donatella Versace, Italian fashion designer, 70.

Brian Lara, West Indies cricketer, 56. David Beckham, English footballer, 50. Katie Noonan, singer, 48. Lily Allen, English singer-songwriter, 40. Feleti Mateo, footy player, 40. Emily Hart, US actress, 39.

May 3: Frankie Valli, US singer, 91. Christopher Cross, US singer, 74. Ben Elton, British comedian, 66. Christina Hendricks, US actress, 50. Phil Jaques, cricketer, 46.

May 4: Steve Liebmann, TV personality, 81. Belinda Green, former Miss World, 73. Randy Travis, US country singer, 66. Andrew Denton, media personality, 65.

Lance Bass, US singer of ‘N Sync, 46. Jorge Lorenzo, Spanish motorcycle racer, 38.

May 5: Lance Henriksen, US actor, 85. Michael Palin, British actor-traveller, 82. John Rhys-Davies, British actor, 81. Richard E Grant, Swaziland-born actor, 68.

Robert ‘Dipper’ DiPierdomenico, AFL player, 67. Craig David, British singer, 44. Adele, British singer, 37.

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Tony Blair, former British prime minister, 72. Gina Riley, the Kim in Kath & Kim, 64.

George Clooney, US actor, 64. Fiona Nash, former politician, 60.

May 7: Peter Carey, author, 82. Stephen Quartermain, AFL commentator, 63. Mark Furze, Aussie Adele.

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Shawn’s bike ride to support childhood cancer research FOR the third year Shawn Caswell is participating in the Great Cycle Challenge to help fundraise to end childhood cancer and save young lives.

His goal is to aid life-saving research to develop safer and more effective treatments, and find cures for all childhood cancers.

Shawn will be riding his bicycle 200 kilometres from Gulgong to Lithgow Bunnings on Friday, May 30.

“It just really struck me how much we need to fund research into childhood cancers. Cancer can affect so many children, and this is just a great way to help fundraise,” Shawn explained.

“I’d like to encourage more people to join us on the ride and bring on more sponsorship. “I also have a Facebook page for anyone interested in keeping up-to-date with my training in preparation for this ride.

“For the last few years, I have ridden to Dubbo, but I’m also planning to ride to Orange and Bathurst later this year.”

Shawn will be fundraising via the website, a Bunnings barbecue on the day, and also through a great hamper raffle.

The Great Cycle Challenge started in 2013 and, after 11 years, has grown to become one of the biggest cycling events in Australia. People of all ages, abilities, and from every state across the country set themselves a personal riding goal and challenge themselves to pedal to fight kids’ cancer.

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Shawn Caswell will ride 200 kilometres in May as part of the Great Cycle Challenge which raises funds for kids’ cancer research. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

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Cancer is the largest killer of children from disease in Australia. Over 700 Australian children are diagnosed with cancer each year, and sadly three children die every week.

All funds raised go to support the work of the Children’s Medical Research Institute to develop treatments.

Every dollar helps this great cause, and anyone can donate an online tax-deductible contribution at https://greatcyclechallenge.com.au

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WITH the national poll looming this weekend, farmers have called on federal politicians to commit to an urgent overhaul of the nation’s environmental policies that are hurting both farmers and the landscape.

NSW Farmers’ Conservation and Resource Management Committee Chair Bronwyn Petrie said the federal government’s water buybacks were just one of many unworkable policies that were not only constricting food and fibre production but failing to deliver for the environment.

“There’s no doubt we need action to end our costof-living crisis, but when

it comes to climate and caring for our landscape, we’re hearing nothing but crickets this federal election,” Mrs Petrie said. “The federal government is buying up the water that we need to grow food and fibre, and not only is our basin not benefiting, but our farmers and their communities are being stripped of their lifeblood.

“There’s so much green tape that’s simply creating a lose-lose situation where the landscape hurts, and farmers do too – and that must change, before it’s too late to do anything at all.”

Emissions targets were another looming environmental reform that Mrs Petrie urged federal politicians of all sides to engage

with agriculture around to ensure food security was not put at risk.

“We need realistic, viable emissions reduction strategies, not aspirational ones that expect farmers to use electric tractors that don’t exist and report on emissions we can’t track,” Mrs Petrie said.

“Sustainability does not need to come at the cost of productivity in the agricultural sector. Not only did farmers meet the Kyoto targets for the whole of Australia, but they have significantly reduced emissions within the agricultural industry and continue to implement further improvements while protecting our natural environment and ecosystems,” she concluded.

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New ‘Story Kits’ to encourage a love of reading in our littlies

By DAVID DIXON ENCOURAGING a love of reading is one of the greatest legacies parents can instil in their children, with a new Central West promotion designed to achieve just that.

This involves more than 50 ‘Story Kits’ being made available through Macquarie Regional Library branches for children aged 0–5 years – and their parents and caregivers – aimed at improving early literacy skills in the community.

The story kits provide a convenient way for parents to select resources suited to their child’s interests and provide a fun at-home experience whilst building early literacy skills.

Each kit includes books related to a theme and a tactile item such as a puppet, puzzle or toy to support learning and enhance enjoyment. The kits also include a user guide for parents and carers, which includes a song or rhyme they can practice with their child based on the set theme.

“The story kits are themed and designed to provide a story time experience at home for library customers and support the early literacy programs that the Macquarie Regional Library offer,”

Teaching a love of reading: Alice McKechnie with her son Eddie at Dubbo Library. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

Macquarie Regional Library Manager Kathryn McAlister said.

“There are 53 story kits available at present across the Mac-

quarie Regional Library network, which have been carefully curated by experienced library staff to include quality literature and tac-

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The story kits include popular themes such as dinosaurs and diggers, as well as foundational

themes such as numbers. There are also kits focused on important milestones in children’s lives such as starting school, the arrival of a new sibling, and dealing with grief and loss.

The new story kits are just one of the early literacy initiatives offered at Macquarie Regional Library. The ‘1000 Books Before School’ program is free to library members and allows parents and caregivers to share books with their child whilst building earlyliteracy skills.

“The 1000 Books Before School program allows you to keep a record of the books shared with your child in the preschool years with the aim to reach 1000 before they turn six,” Ms McAlister revealed.

“The 1000 Books Before School is a great program to help our youngest members develop a love for reading and books,” Ms McAlister said.

For more information about the free early-literacy programs available visit our Dubbo or Wellington branches and speak to our friendly team.

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The Dubbo Region is the best place to build your career DUBBO WORKS is highlighting the excellent career and learning opportunities the Dubbo region offers. To contribute ideas, email dubboworks@dubbophotonews.com.au phone 6885 4433

Spot red flags in a job listing before you apply WHEN you browse online job listings, an awareness of potential red flags can save you precious time and may even protect you from scammers.

Before you hit that “apply” button, look out for these six key warning signs.

1. You can’t find any information about the company online This often signals a lack of transparency or, even worse, that the company doesn’t exist.

Do a quick Google search to ensure the business has a website or social media profile to demonstrate its legitimacy.

2. The description places an overemphasis on being a “family” While the idea of a “familylike” environment can sound appealing, be cautious if the company uses it as a major selling point. This could mean they expect you to work excessive hours, give up personal time and accept below-market pay.

3. The job responsibilities aren’t clear The company probably hasn’t defined the position internally if the listing doesn’t clearly outline the role’s responsibili-

ties. This lack of clarity could leave you feeling disoriented and unsupported once you’re on the job.

4. The listing has spelling or grammar mistakes Spelling and grammatical errors in the job posting may seem minor, but they reflect poorly on the company’s professionalism. It could be a sign that the company doesn’t pay attention to detail or maintain high standards.

5. The job posting doesn’t include a salary range If the job listing doesn’t mention compensation, it might suggest they’re unwilling to discuss pay openly, which can lead to unpleasant surprises later on.

6. The application process is long and confusing A complicated and lengthy application process may indicate a disorganised company.

An efficient, straightforward application shows that the company values your time and is likely more structured in its operations.

Always trust your instincts and do your research before applying.

Always trust your instincts and do your research before applying for a job you’ve found online. PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.

LOVE YOUR WORK

# DUBBO JOBS COUNTER

382

The number of Dubbo region jobs being advertised this week on seek.com.au

Rachel Thomas, Macquarie Inn. PHOTO: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS

JOB OPPORTUNITY OF THE WEEK

RSL Motel Receptionist Dubbo RSL Motel is seeking a friendly and customer-focused Part-time Receptionist to join our team in Dubbo. This role is integral to providing exceptional service to our guests, ensuring a positive first impression of our business. This is a part-time role working on a rotating roster with a minimum of 20 hours per week including two weekends per month (sevenhour shifts), weekdays are five-hour shifts with office hours starting at 7.30am until 9.30pm.

What you’ll be doing: • Greeting and welcoming guests in a professional and courteous manner • Handling incoming phone calls and booking enquiries • Providing administrative support, including data entry, filing, and other

Rachel Thomas Where do you work? Macquarie Inn. What’s your job? Gaming manager.

Why do you love your work? I love the flexibility and the autonomy for initiative. I am passionate about the role and I love mentoring new staff. I also vibe off the patrons!

Do you have a pet? I have a lot of dogs! They are my babies.

If you could work anywhere in the world, where would it be, and why? It would have to be here! This is where I belong.

What was your first paying job?

Apprentice hairdresser.

Three words your friends would use to describe you? Unique,

straight-shooter, and nurturing.

How would you spend a win of a million dollars? Help my family!

What actor would you have play you in a movie about your life?

Melissa McCarthy... I am her all over!

What is your favourite song to listen to? Please, Please, Please by Sabrina Carpenter at the moment.

office duties • Assisting with member and customer inquiries, ensuring prompt and accurate responses • Maintaining a clean and organised reception area What we’re looking for: • Previous experience in a customer service or receptionist role • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and professional manner • Strong administrative skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite • Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment • Demonstrated problem-solving and conflict resolution skills Find more details on this opportunity at www.seek.com.au/job/83424623

JOIN THE MISSION DUBBO WORKS wants you!

If you have a unique or interesting job, a career opportunity or a fascinating learning option you’d like to share, get in touch with Dubbo Photo News now.

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RURAL HEALTH MATTERS

Become a doctor in Dubbo

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students to consider long-term careers as rural doctors.

The University of Sydney School of Rural Health is hosting a Doctor of Medicine – Dubbo Stream 2026 Information Webinar on Tuesday, 6 May, 6–7pm.

WHO CAN APPLY?

RE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A DOCTOR?

Each year, 24 students are accepted into the first-year cohort of the Dubbo Stream. The program is open to students eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and there are dedicated entry pathways for Indigenous students and those from rural backgrounds.

The Doctor of Medicine (MD) is a four-year postgraduate medical program offered in two streams – the Metropolitan Stream at the Camperdown campus in Sydney, and the Dubbo Stream delivered at the School of Rural Health in Dubbo.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE WEBINAR This webinar will cover everything you need to know about the Dubbo Stream, including: • The MD program and curriculum • The admissions process • Pathways for Indigenous and rural students • The unique learning experience

If you’re passionate about rural health and want to make a difference in rural communities, the Dubbo Stream could be the perfect path for you.

• Studying at the School of Rural Health You will also hear firsthand from current medical students about what it’s like to live and study in Dubbo.

WHY CHOOSE THE DUBBO STREAM? Students at the School of Rural Health gain as much hands-on experience as possible, they see a

wide range of clinical problems and often have a greater opportunity to become involved in patient care compared with those in metropolitan settings.

Our program is designed to attract and support rural students, helping to grow our future rural medical workforce. It provides a deep understanding of rural and remote healthcare delivery and encourages

To register, visit: http://bit.ly/3ECEO0q For more information reach out to ruralinfo@sydney.edu.au

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Dubbo South Rotary and RFDS continue partnership with black tie ball

By BARRY HILDEBRANDT, DUBBO SOUTH ROTARY DUBBO South Rotary and the Royal Flying Doctor Service will continue a $2 million, 35-year involvement with a black tie gala ball on Saturday, May 3.

The Outback Trek Café at the RFDS headquarters on the Dubbo Regional Airport site will be transformed into a ballroom and cater for 400 guests.

All 10 tables will be sold at the end of this month and the RFDS will be the recipient of major funds from the function.

South Rotary and the RFDS go way back to 1990 when a group of Rotarians organised a sevenday four-wheel-drive trip into the outback.

That event was called Destination Outback (DO) and in August last year DO and it’s 150 participants were out and about raising funds in the outback regions of NSW, South Australia and Victoria.

Held each two years, DO raises some serious money for the RFDS. To supplement DO, another group of Rotarians put in plan a black tie ball to continue to raise

Michelle Wishart, RFDS South East Visitor Services Manager, with the Vesper that is a major prize for the raffle being conducted by South Dubbo Rotary ahead of the RFDS Black Tie Ball on May 3. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

funds for the RFDS. This will be the sixth ball.

The results so far have been outstanding, and organisers hope that the upcoming ball will be just as successful.

Black Tie Ball committee chairman Fred Griffiths, a long-time member of the Rotary Club of Dubbo South, said the next month will be a busy time for his group.

“So far, the project is shaping

up well. Particularly, we have had wonderful support again from the RFDS management to ensure the venue is suitable again,” he said.

“We don’t have major sponsors for the ball, instead we get tremendous support from local businesses, Rotarians and others who book a table of 10 people.

“Other supporters of South Dubbo Rotary also come on board with donations of goods and ser-

vices and particularly auction items.

“There is a lot of hard work that goes into the ball as we take over the Outback Trek Café for three days. Come Sunday afternoon we will have everything back in place for the opening of business on Monday for the RFDS.” Mr Griffiths said ball features again this year will include having The John Field Big Band provide the music, and Eat Your Greens from Eugowra serving a wonderful meal.

The 2025 ball also takes on a new look this year with two major raffle prizes, the first prize being a Vesper GTS300 75th Anniversary, a very different mode of transport but one that would fit nicely into most garages. The second prize is a $7000 travel voucher.

Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased on-line.

The success of the ball will not be possible without the support of local businesses and other organisations.

For example, the Dubbo Dragon Boat members will be working the bar, the Pink Ladies will have members on hand to sell bar and raffle tickets, and other groups will be assisting with parking, se-

curity and the like.

Mick O’Neill and his Help A Mate group will boost their mental health fundraising by providing bins for return-and-earn bottles and cans.

“The Rotary Club of Dubbo South RFDS Black Tie Ball is another community fundraiser, and the Rotary club is indebted to the local community for its contribution in many ways,” Fred Griffiths said.

“The efforts of sponsors and the like is evident, but it is the interest from the people of Dubbo and surrounds who buy raffle tickets that makes a significant difference to the bottom line profit – which will be used by the RFDS and for our Rotary club community projects.

“If you do not come to the ball, we ask you to do your bit by purchasing a raffle ticket.”

And while the Ball committee is doing the hard yards up until May 3, Rotary Club of Dubbo president Simon Keough will be looking to his members and anyone else who would care to help to take part in the working bees on Friday and Saturday, May 2 and 3, and again on the Sunday after ball. Just turn up at the RFDS and they will find a job for you.

BAND PRESIDENT TONY HANDS OVER THE REINS AFTER 25 YEARS AFTER 25 years as president the Dubbo District Concert Band, Tony Wheatland was farewelled at the group’s recent AGM. Tony is handing over the reins to Mark Fiander, who becomes the 12th president of the Dubbo District Concert Band (DDCB) in the band’s long history, dating back to the 1800s.

Tony has contributed so much over his time with the DDCB. He was awarded the Cultural Person of the Year Award on Australia Day in 2023.

Tony started playing saxophone when the band was a brass band, and now still plays the saxophone in the concert band.

For the Dubbo District Concert Band, 2025 brings on board a new sponsor, Air Link Airlines, and sees an exciting opportunity for young or inexperienced players who would enjoy the chance to experience “band life”. The new Link Band will start in Term 2.

For more information please contact Catherine Ryan on dubboband@gmail.com.

Tony Wheatland with a special plaque presented by members of Dubbo District Concert Band after his long service as president. PHOTO: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS/KEN SMITH.

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In celebration of the 35th anniversary of our Sister City relationship, Council collected paintings from students at day care centres and schools in Dubbo and sent them to Minokamo.

In return, Minokamo students sent us their art pieces.

This month the Macquarie Regional Library Council is hosting a New Resident event on Åī­ĊÆìÐĮ œðăă ÅÐ œ­ðŒðĊæ ťĊÐĮ åďī ďŒÐīÌķÐ ðĴÐĉĮȘ Monday 10 March to welcome residents who are new to the region.

TÐĉÅÐīĮ œðĴì ­Ċ ďŒÐīÌķÐ ðĴÐĉ ďī ťĊÐ ­īÐ encouraged to bring the item to their local Enjoy light refreshments and come mingle with library branch and see our team about how they ďĴìÐī ĊÐœ īÐĮðÌÐĊĴĮ ­ĊÌ ťĊÌ ďķĴ ĉďīÐ ­ÅďķĴ can have their fees waived as part of Fine Free your new home.

February.

The event is being held at the Western Plains For more information visit mrl.nsw.gov.au Cultural Centre from 5:30pm.

Our student’s artwork will be exhibited in Minokamo starting in March, with paintings created by Minokamo students currently on display at the Dubbo Library.

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SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK Council is inviting community members to provide feedback on the draft 2025-2029 Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan now on public exhibition.

Residents, business and local organsations are encouraged to provide feedback to ensure the Ĩă­Ċ īÐŦÐÆĴĮ ĴìÐ ĨīðďīðĴðÐĮ ­ĊÌ ÆďĊÆÐīĊĮ ďå ďķī community.

To view the draft plan and to submit your feedback visit yoursay.dubbo.nsw.gov.au

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Bronte & Huge Edwards in Classic Black: Timeless and Traditional At the stunning wedding of Bronte and Hugh, the groom and his groomsmen turned heads in timeless black tuxedos from local favorite, Harry’s For Menswear. Set against the rustic elegance of their venue, the sharp tailoring and classic lines of their suits added an extra touch of sophistication to the day.

Each suit was tailored to perfection, featuring satin lapels, crisp white shirts, and black bow ties – it’s about quality and detail. The boutonnieres, a simple yet elegant white rose, were the perfect finishing touch, complementing the chic monochrome look.

Melody and Stefan Kock Melody and Stefan nailed the relaxed country vibe for their big day!

The groomsmen sported nutmeg chinos, cream braces, and olive bow ties—earthy tones that perfectly matched the rustic setting. Stefan stood out with a cream vest, adding a touch of individuality to his look. This ensemble reflects the charm of rustic wedding attire, which often features natural elements and a laid-back elegance. Stefan knew exactly what he wanted, and Harry’s made it happen.

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ANZAC Day 2025 in Dubbo

By KEN SMITH ANZAC Day Dubbo 2025 was, using an Aussie saying that honours yesterday and today, a beauty.

From the almost still calm (and warm for this time of year) of the very well-attended Dawn Service, to the March and again wellattended 10.30am Service, locals and visitors gathered to remember and give thanks.

We were privileged to be part of the centenary of the Dubbo War Memorial Cenotaph and to honour the 100 years it has been a landmark in Victoria Park, 256 crosses were shared with attendees at the 10.30am Service, each cross representing a person from Dubbo and districts who had lost their life during wartime.

The Address from Wing Commander Martin Keer, RAAF, and a flyover from the Royal Australian Air Force No.1 Flying Training School (1FTS) currently based at Dubbo Regional Airport were added highlights.

Well done to Dubbo RSL Sub Branch for organising a memorable commemoration, and to Dubbo Regional Council for making sure Victoria Park was looking a picture.

Lest We Forget.

Erin, Wynter and Fabian Bruce

Mary Ney

Lucas, Olivia, Emily and Ben

The Dlugon Family

Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) No. 313 Squadron (City of Dubbo)

The Clontarf Academy

Charles, Anthony, Gerard, Wayne, Margie and Dave (Dubbo & District Pipe Band).

Dubbo Rescue Squad - VRA Rescue NSW

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Kari, Steve, Alexis and Mia

Chief Executive Officer Dubbo Regional Council Murray Wood, Mayor of Dubbo Regional Council Councillor Josh Black, Councillor Kate Richardson and Councillor Shibli Chowdhury

Bert McLellan and Ron Wiegold

Faye Warwick, and 101 years (and a half) young Vi Palm.

Peter Sallustio, Adam Jolliffe and Adam Ivers

Melanie Trapman

John and Kate Richardson

Ross Bartier and Darryl Brooks

Fire and Rescue NSW Station 284 Delroy

John Allan

Peter Thorpe, Robyn Diggs, Susan McCauley, Tony Leonard and Ron McCauley.

Wing Commander Martin Keer, RAAF

Rick and John McCutcheon

Hazel and Matt Stewart

The Costa Family

Violet, Florence, Julia, George and Peter.

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QUARTER CENTURY OF SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME

By DAVID DIXON CELEBRATING 25 years of Australia’s National Simultaneous Storytime, local regional libraries are all going to be on-board on Wednesday May 21 for this year’s reading of a classic Australian kids’ story.

This year’s selected book ‘The Truck Cat’ – written by Deborah Frenkel, illustrated by Danny Snell, and published by Hardie Grant – was selected by an expert panel of children’s and youth librarians, all of whom praised the book for its meditation on themes such as home, loneliness, migration, love, and even food.

These themes unfold against the backdrop of Danny Snell’s elegant

and evocative illustrations, and of course through the story of one very courageous cat and his owner.

Millions of children, teachers, parents, caregivers and members of the community will come together to participate in Australian

Library and Information Association’s (ALIA) National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) – one of Australia’s largest interactive events aimed at promoting the value of reading and literacy using an Australian children’s book.

This is a very special

year for NSS as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. NSS began in 2001 as an initiative during Library and Information Week to promote the value of reading and literacy in primary school aged children. The concept is simple but powerful: every year, on a designated day and time, libraries, schools, early learning centres, families, and communities across Australia read the same book simultaneously.

Over the years, NSS has featured a wide range of picture books written and illustrated

by Australians, including titles like ‘The Magic Hat’ written by Mem Fox and illustrated by Tricia Tusa, ‘Too Many Elephants in this House’

by Ursula Dubosarsky

and illustrated by Andrew Joyner, and ‘The Cow Tripped Over the Moon’ by Tony Wilson.

In 2021, the event went truly astronomical, as ‘Give Me Some Space!’ by Philip Bunting was read by astronaut Dr Shannon Walker from the International Space Station.

“From storytime sessions to literacy programs and curated collections, libraries provide invaluable support for developing reading skills and igniting imaginations”, ALIA CEO Cathie Warburton said.

“It is an undeniable demonstration of how libraries bring stories to life and connect communities through the power of reading,” she added.

Traffic flow could reverse for Warren Chamber Music Festival

By DALLAS REEVES DUBBO receives a lot of inbound traffic from outlying communities like Gilgandra, Narromine, Nyngan and Warren, travelling to the regional city for shopping and entertainment. But that traffic flow could reverse when the unique opportunity to witness worldclass musicians play in remote and regional Australia returns to Warren Shire Council’s boundaries early in May with the 2025 Warren Chamber Music Festival.

For those living in Dubbo, it’s a chance to see world-class musicians without having to travel to Sydney.

Frances Evans, the founder and artistic director of the Warren Chamber Music Festival, has put together a wonderful list of performers for this year’s four-show extravaganza.

Frances said people that make the trip west to any of the four concerts in early May will not be disappointed.

“It’s surprising that a worldclass concert can be held in Warren,” she said. “But we were just determined to bring something really unique and special out to Warren. Being curated by a local... each concert is connected to our people and place.

“So it’s not like you are going

One of the performances at the 2023 Warren Chamber Music Festival.

This year’s festival provides the chance to see world-class musicians without having to travel to Sydney. PHOTO: BELINDA DIMARZIO-BRYAN

along to a subscription concert because you like what is listed; you will like everything that is presented in these concerts. It’s a real mish-mash of popular favourites and it’s also an introduction to new and wonderful music. It’s a great combination of personalised music and quaint venues.”

Third instalment of wonderful festival The Warren Chamber Music Festival is a biennial event, and

this year will mark the third instalment of the organisation that was founded in 2021.

This year’s festival includes two performances in Warren and one each in iconic halls in Nevertire and Collie.

Four spectacular concerts will be held across the shire with world-class performers from across the southern hemisphere, including the internationally acclaimed New Zealand String Quartet.

The New Zealand String Quartet (Te Ropu Turu o Aotearoa) is the country’s longest-serving professional chamber music ensemble, being established in 1987.

Those who attend any performance get a complete visitor experience including pre-concert chats with musicians, the performances, and then even some informal catchups afterwards.

Frances said any potential visitors from Dubbo who make the day-trek for the Sunday daytime show at the Warren Art Gallery and Museum will be in for a special treat.

That event will host rural Australia’s first-ever live and digital-immersive commemorative concert. Sunday’s final experience titled ‘Lest We Forget Commemoration Concert’ pays tribute to the sacrifice and service of rural men and women.

The concert includes the first regional performance of F.S. Kelly’s Elegy: In Memoriam Rupert Brooke.

“It’s going to be very, very special,” she said. “A lot of people in Dubbo haven’t seen the Warren Art Gallery and Museum. But it is truly the most remarkable space to walk into.

There is no other venue like this in regional Australia. That is how special this building is.”

Dubbo and Bathurst women are being offered free training through St John Ambulance.

Offering country women first aid, mental health crisis support skills training

By DAVID DIXON DUBBO and Bathurst are two regional centres offering free essential skills training for regional and rural women in first aid, mental health, and crisis support through the not-for-profit St John Ambulance service.

Coordinated by the Rural Women’s Network, the government has provided $90,000 in funding to deliver approximately 30 free workshops tailored for women across 15 regional locations, with the Bathurst events in July and the Dubbo one in August.

The ‘Rural Women’s Network Skills Roadshow’ program will run workshops for up to 450 women across regional NSW from May until November.

“It’s so important to equip rural and regional women with the first aid skills that they need to be a crucial first responder during an emergency because it can literally be the difference between life and death,” Minister for Regional New South Wales Tara Moriarity said. “It’s not just about physical injuries either, this program helps develop the skills to identify and respond to someone experiencing a mental health problem or crisis, until professional help is available.”

The program aims to be accessible and includes skills to respond effectively in emergency situations, recognise mental health issues, recognise situations where people may be in imminent crisis, provide appropriate interventions and learn where to direct people for further support, Minister for Women Jodie Harrison said.

“For the first time women across regional and rural NSW - from Ballina to Broken Hill to Bega - will have access to free first aid and mental health training thanks to this program. For women living in regional or rural NSW, I encourage you to register for one or both courses nearest to you to help keep your family, workplace and community safe.”

Recent St John Ambulance statistics highlight the need to increase first aid and mental health knowledge.

In NSW, 33 per cent of adults have never trained in first aid (the highest proportion of any state/territory in Australia) and only 37 per cent have done training in the last three years.

Women are less likely to be confident providing first aid (44 per cent of women are confident) compared to men (57 per cent of men are confident).

Workshop participants will receive a nationally-accredited certification once they have completed their training.

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Millions for Wello REACT Centre welcomed by Council

By DAVID DIXON DUBBO Regional Council (DRC) has welcomed $11.25 million from the NSW Government to fund the Renewable Energy Awareness and Career Training (REACT) Centre in Wellington.

The funding is part of the NSW Government’s Energy Co allotment for council areas in the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), and provides funds for infrastructure projects that will deliver long-term and legacy benefits for local communities.

DRC Director Strategy Partnerships and Engagement Jessica Brown said the REACT Centre was important for the Wellington community to ensure local residents could gain maximum benefits from the employment opportunities that renewable energy projects would deliver.

“The Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone is a $20 billion investment in our region,” Mrs Brown said. “We want people in Wellington, especially young people, to understand the job

Dubbo Regional Council has welcomed $11.25 million from the NSW Government to fund the REACT Centre in Wellington. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

and career opportunities that are available in the renewable energy sector and be able to gain the skills they need right in their own community.”

The REACT Centre will support the training needs of projects across the renewable energy sector, ensuring that specialised skills are available within the re-

gion and reduce the reliance on a fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) workforce.

“REACT will also provide foundational skill development for people who are entering employ-

ment for the first time and people who are considering retraining as well as removing barriers for underrepresented groups to participate in the industry.

“The centre will provide training in renewable energy technologies, foster local economic growth, increase employment opportunities, and support regional development,” she said.

The facility will also generate immediate economic benefits by creating local employment opportunities during construction and operation.

Following the announcement council will now start detailed design of the centre with further consultation to ensure it meets the short, medium, and long-term needs of the industry and maximises the benefit for the community.

“Council would also like to thank Squadron Energy, Tilt Renewables, ACEREZ, and Lightsource bp, who assisted council in the development of the business case which highlights the details of the facility and allowed us to apply for the Energy Co grant,” Mrs Brown said.

ANOTHER BUSY WEEK FOR THE TEAM AT THE SOLDIERS CLUB

By COLIN ROUSE Wellington Soldiers Memorial Club had another busy week, including the Members Badge Draw on April 22 at $4100 and Friday night’s Cash Fever at $3400.

But most important of course was the ANZAC Day activities including breakfast after the dawn service, the Returned Services Lunch and Two-Up. Well done to the team at the Club for all their hard work!

Photo News called in late last week and caught up with a few of Ivy Holmund, Kayla Smith and Christine Fardon. the locals.

Edward Walden and Kylie Antaw.

Connor, Mossy, Darcy and Scott.

Mick Daley, Gillian Stanley and Bung Eye.

Saturday 3rd May - Cheeky As Saturday 10th May - Sam Coon Sunday 11th May - Elle Flanagan Saturday 17th May - Allen Landow Saturday 24th May - Tracie, Mick & Deb Saturday 31st May - Buddy, Johnny Wood & Duncan Ferguson

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The race for Calare at Profile: The Calare electorate LOCATED across the Central Tablelands and Central West regions of NSW spanning from Little Hartley to Geurie and Canowindra to Gulgong, the division of Calare was first named at the 1906 federal election.

Covering an area of 32,648 square kilometres, Calare consists of Bathurst Regional Council, Blayney Shire Council, Cabonne Council, City of Lithgow Council, Mid-Western Regional Council, Oberon Council, Orange City Council and part of the Dubbo Regional Council.

The May 1-7, 2025 within Dubbo Regional Council boundaries includes Wellington and Geurie.

Major locations include Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee and Lithgow, while smaller centres like Wellington, Molong, Gulgong, Blayney and Oberon will also be crucial locations for the successful candidate to poll well.

The demographic rating of Calare is rural – outside capital cities and without majority of enrolment in major provincial cities.

As of the week commencing Monday, April 21, Sportsbet viewed Calare as a much more open and interesting seat than Parkes where Jamie Chaffey (The Nationals) is listed as a $1.01 favourite.

Sportsbet has the coalition (via Sam Farraway of The Nationals) as a $1.66 favourite with sitting member and Independent Andrew Gee ($2.45) in the race, along with another Independent Kate Hook ($9.50).

Gee and Hook dominated voting in 2022 when Gee won the seat representing The Nationals.

Andrew Gee was able to attract 51,161 first preference votes in 2022 with Independent candidate Kate Hook next best (21,891).

Under the two-party preferred model, Gee received far less preference votes but still ran out a comfortable winner with 64,047 votes (59.68 per cent) to Hook’s two-party tally of 43,272 (40.32 per cent).

Gee leaving The Nationals be-

hind in 2022, Hook’s campaign marketing as a “true” Independent and Farraway’s emergence as a leading candidate with the powerful backing of The Nationals make this a wide-open seat.

Calare is a seat that has featured winning streaks. The Country Party won five straight elections between 1972 and 1980, before the Australian Labor Party claimed the seat on five consecutive occasions between 1983 and 1993 with David Simmons as the sitting member. It was then Independent Peter Andren who dominated the seat with wins in 1996, 1998, 2001 and 2004, before The Nationals regained power in 2007 and did not let the seat go with six straight victories in Calare at the polls.

Following are profiles of the candidates standing for Calare, compiled by our local journalists from publicly available sources including campaign websites and social media.

Jennifer Hughes (One Nation) Jennifer Hughes is a proud fifth-generation Australian, a devoted wife and mother and a passionate advocate for strong leadership that puts Australians first.

Living on a small farm just outside Orange with her husband Jim and their two sons, Sam and Tom, Jennifer has deep ties to regional Australia.

With more than 25 years of experience living in rural communities, including Oberon, Armidale and Orange, she understands the unique challenges facing country Australians and is determined to be a voice for them in Parliament.

Jennifer has been a long-time supporter of One Nation and strongly believes in the party’s commitment to protecting Australian values, securing jobs, and ensuring economic prosperity.

“I’ve always believed in Pauline Hanson’s and Malcolm Roberts’ ability to stand up for Australians when the major parties won’t,” Jennifer said on the One Nation website.

“Our country is heading in the wrong direction under Labor, and I refuse to stand by while our future and the future of my children is put at risk.”

Jennifer is deeply concerned about the rising cost of living, the erosion of job opportunities for Australians, and the government’s failure to invest in critical infrastructure.

She believes that affordable energy is essential for both families and businesses and she strongly supports One Nation’s policies to lower power prices and secure Australia’s energy future through reliable, domestically produced sources.

Sue Raye (Legalise Cannabis Party) The following information has been supplied in a statement from the Legalise Cannabis Party.

“While she doesn’t live in the electorate, Sue is committed to giving Calare voters a real choice – one that puts cannabis law reform, personal freedom and compassion on the ballot,” the statement said.

“A lifelong advocate for social justice, Sue is running to represent the thousands who know the war on cannabis has failed.

“She supports sensible, evidence-based reform focused on harm reduction, civil liberties and better health outcomes.

“Key policy priorities including legalising home-grown cannabis for personal and medicinal use, ending workplace and driving discrimination against unimpaired medicinal cannabis patients, expunging past cannabis convictions and decriminalising personal use, supporting regional communities through hemp industry investment and reducing cost-of-living pressures by empowering people to grow their own medicine.

“A long-time advocate for social justice and sustainability, Sue (Raye) is committed to challenging outdated laws and restoring common sense to drug policy,” the party statement continued.

“She believes the war on cannabis has failed and that it’s time to legalise, regulate and treat cannabis like the safe and useful plant it is.

“Guided by compassion and evidence, Sue supports policies that put people and the planet first. She stands for civil liberties, affordable healthcare and a cleaner, fairer future where cannabis reform is part

2025 Candidates for Calare in Ballot Paper Order (10 candidates) ■ Jennifer Hughes (Pauline Hanson’s One Nation) ■ Sue Raye (Legalise Cannabis Party) ■ Kate Hook (Independent) ■ Vicki O’Leary (Trumpet of Patriots) ■ Ben Parker (The Greens) ■ Ross Hazelton (Family First) ■ Andrew Gee (Independent) ■ Jase Lesage (Shooters, Farmers and Fishers) ■ Julie Cunningham (Labor) ■ Sam Farraway (The Nationals)

of a broader shift towards justice and wellbeing for all.”

Kate Hook (Independent) Kate Hook never planned to go into politics, but believes someone has to stand up for the C a l a r e community.

Standing for election as an independent in 2022, Hook secured 21,891 first preference votes (20.40 per cent).

Kate is a professional working mum of four, a small farmer, and a proven community leader. She helped establish a locally-owned renewable energy co-op, championed community-led planning, and consulted in regional economic development.

In 2022, Kate ran for Calare at her community’s request, gaining overwhelming support and finishing second to the National Party incumbent.

Now, she’s running again with her community’s backing, dedicating herself full-time to this campaign.

Over the past two years, Kate has worked with communities across NSW, ensuring they benefit from renewable energy projects by advocating for their needs and securing fair outcomes.

Kate stands for integrity and honesty in politics. She supports truth in advertising, transparency in donations, and respectful debate in parliament.

Kate is ready to build a better future for Calare – with stronger services, smarter infrastructure, proper resilience planning

and new opportunities for every generation.

“Out here we support each other.

We feed the nation, we contribute billions in exports. So we deserve a government that gets behind us,” she said.

“But after years of failure to plan for climate and our regional economy... we have to ask ourselves, ‘Who are our political parties working for?’ It sure isn’t us.”

Vicki O’Leary (Trumpet of Patriots) With an impressive career spanning the corporate world and community service, Vicki holds a Bachelor of Commerce from UNSW and a Master’s in Anthropology and Development Studies from Macquarie University.

Her background includes senior marketing roles with mid-sized enterprises, as well as founding her own consultancy.

A passionate advocate for families and children, Vicki now devotes much of her time to early childhood education, outdoor learning, and mindfulness development.

Her work in preschools and with family wellbeing strategies reflects a deep commitment to supporting the next generation.

“The Trumpet of Patriots (party) stands for democracy, individual freedoms, free speech and less government intrusion,” Vicki said via the Trumpet of Patriots website.

“Australians deserve real choice at the ballot box – not more of the same from the major parties.

It’s time for a fresh voice that will champion liberty, transparency and true representation,’’ she said.

The Trumpet of Patriots party is headed by Gold Coast billionaire Clive Palmer.

The party wants to break down what is sees as the current imbalance of power held by the Labor and the coalition.

“The world is changing. In the USA, government waste and corruption is finally being exposed,” the party’s website states.

“For too long, Australians have suffered from a Labor and Liberal duopoly of power supported by the Greens and now the Teals.

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the 2025 Federal Election living is so high is because Austral- Ross Hazelton (Family ians are being ripped off by the po- First) litical system.”

Ross Hazelton is Ben Parker (The Greens) the Family First party’s candidate Ben Parker is a for Calare. The young university 42-year-old is marstudent who is ried with three studying a Bachelor of Information children and has worked in agriTechnology and is culture and construction for the passionate about last 25 years.

He is a Christian and believes in creating positive change in our a personal God that “made me and community.

“I’ve seen firsthand the disillu- has saved me”.

“I believe that as a citizen of sionment many people feel – especially when they believe their vote this world I have a responsibility doesn’t matter or that change is to speak truth wherever I can,” he out of reach,” he said in the party’s said via the Family First website.

“I’m heartbroken at the current official profile.

“But I firmly believe we can state of politics in Australia. We make a difference if we come to- need stronger government that gether and fight for the issues that prioritises our national interest and everyday Australians, rather matter most.

“We face pressing challenges than pandering to minority groups like the rising cost of living, the and woke ideologies.

“We need affordable living and urgent threat of climate change, a commonsense approach to social and the growing crisis of housing affordability. These issues are issues.”

The Family First party has key especially critical for my generation and the future generations, as policies covering child protecwe’ll be living with their long-term tion, freedom for families, women, drugs, taxation, education, poverty consequences.

“As your Greens candidate, I am and justice, faith and life, national committed to listening, taking ac- security and firearm regulation.

Under freedom for families, two tion, and working tirelessly to address these issues. I want to be goals are to: “Restore parents’ someone you can trust to repre- rights by making it an offence for teachers or social workers to hide sent your concerns.

“If you want change, the first from parents their child’s decision step is to vote for it. This time, vote to change gender,” and “Abolish compulsory or coercive ‘diversity’ one Greens.

The Greens also provide more training and participation for pubinformation about their core be- lic servants and employees of woke corporations.” liefs and policies.

Criminalising men who pur“In a wealthy country like ours, everyone should be able to afford chase women for prostitution, closing drug-injection centres, enthe basics,” the party states.

“But instead of working for our suring that public policy builds community, Labor and the Liber- up the nuclear family and “does it als both take millions in donations no harm”, phasing out poker mafrom the big corporations ripping chines and also ensuring that education is based on reading, writing you off.

“The Greens are taking on the and arithmetic are other Family price-gouging corporations, mak- First policies. ing them pay their fair share of tax Andrew Gee to fund the things that we all need. (Independent) “If you want change, you have to Andrew Gee is the vote for it.” current federal member for Calare. He won the 2022 election which was essentially a race between him and Kate Hook. At that election, Gee was representing The Nationals.

Now, like Hook, he stands as an Independent candidate.

Born in Wagga Wagga and raised in Maitland, Gee has lived in Orange for more than 20 years.

“From my time as the State Member for Orange in 2011 to my election as the Federal Member for Calare in 2016, my focus has always been clear: to ensure that country people and communities have their issues heard and receive the infrastructure and services they need and deserve,” he said.

“I believe in the future of regional Australia. It’s the reason that I stood for parliament, and I want to see it grow and prosper... My door is always open.”

Gee’s service at both state and federal level will assist his campaign, however it is a big challenge to win any seat as an Independent.

Speaking on his decision to become an independent, Gee said: “In December 2022, I made the decision to transition to independent representation, driven by a desire to better serve the needs of Calare, free from the constraints of party politics.

“I believe that many people in our communities are sick of MPs just towing a party line and voting how the party bosses tell them to.

“This move has allowed me to advocate even more effectively for the issues that matter most to you.”

Jase Lesage (Shooters, Farmers and Fishers) On the Shooters, Farmers and Fishers SFF party website, Mr Lesage said he is: “Fighting for a fair go for Calare because we deserve our fair share!

“I’m committed to protecting our freedoms, rights and culture for future generations.

“I’ll hold both major parties to account and make sure they deliver for you.”

The Shooters, Farmers and Fishers Party brings a rural dynamic to state and federal politics.

Most notably, across rural NSW, Roy Butler (Member for Barwon) and Phil Donato (Member for Orange) have been former members of the party before becoming Independent members for their respective state seats.

Originally, the Shooters Party grew out of resentment at the 1992

Firearms Amendment Act. Since then, its scope has expanded.

“Shooters and hunters felt (that law) was designed to make them scapegoats for criminal misuse of firearms by others,” the party stated.

“We are committed to delivering real, meaningful and lasting results for our voters.

“In 2016 we changed our name to the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party to reflect our existing support in rural areas.”

The party also stated: “Our members are drawn together by a drive to make sure that all Australians are free to live their lives without unnecessary government interference.

“If you enjoy the outdoors or go hunting and fishing, there’s a fair chance you have already heard about the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party and know one of our Members of Parliament.”

Julie Cunningham (Labor) Labor describes Julie is an Orange local with a strong background in social work and public service, who “has always put her community first”.

“Julie, her husband Andrew and their children have called Calare home for more than 10 years,” the profile states.

“Her professional experience across health, mental health, disaster recovery and the justice system position her as a strong leader for Calare’s future.

“Julie believes that all Australians deserve a fair go, and the opportunity to create a better future for themselves and their families.

“Only Labor and Julie Cunningham can deliver better services and infrastructure to the regions, protect access to healthcare, and provide real cost of living relief to the residents of Calare.”

Labor’s strength in this seat is that the party are overall favourites to win most seats across the 2025 federal election.

Last week Sportsbet had Labor at $1.22 to win the election and take control of the 48th Parliament of Australia, with the coalition at $4.30 and any other result at $151.00.

However, this doesn’t translate to Calare where Labor are $26.00

outsiders.

Labor’s Sarah Elliott captured 15.1 per cent of first-preference votes in 2022 for Calare. Labor will be hoping to at least attract this share of voters again in 2025.

Sam Farraway (The Nationals) Sam Farraway has always been someone who faces challenges and added responsibility head on, The Nationals’ profile

states.

“While his friends were celebrating their final year of school and planning their futures, Sam was confronted with a challenge that would shape his life,” the profile continues.

“His father Warren had fallen seriously ill, and the family was at risk of losing their business – a small car rental operation in Bathurst.

“With his father in and out of hospital and unable to continue working, and his mother stretched trying to care for her husband and the rest of the family, Sam chose to step up and run the business, putting his family first when they needed him most.

“Sam’s commitment to service didn’t stop with his family. He became deeply involved in his community, eventually taking on the role of president of the Bathurst Agricultural, Horticultural and Pastoral Association.

Sam has been a long-time NSW Nationals member. He entered state politics when he was selected to fill a vacancy in the NSW Legislative Council after the retirement of Niall Blair in 2019. In December 2021 Sam was appointed Minister for Regional Transport and Roads.

He later served as Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Roads from 2023-2024.

He resigned from state politics when he was preselected as The National’s candidate for the federal seat of Calare.

“Sam put his hand up to be the candidate for The Nationals in the seat of Calare because he believes in standing up for the people of his community,” the profile says.

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REAL CONVERSATIONS ABOUT BOARDING SCHOOL: A SAFE SPACE FOR QUESTIONS, HOPES AND HONEST ADVICE When it comes to sending your child to boarding school, no two families share exactly the same story — but they do share the same questions, hopes and sometimes, doubts. That’s why we’ve created a live and interactive panel discussion format that gives rural, regional and remote (RRR) families the chance to listen, learn and connect with others navigating the same journey.

Whether you’re still considering your boarding school options or already deep into the experience, these sessions are designed to meet you where you’re at.

The discussions are guided by thoughtful host prompts, drawn from real conversations with parents who’ve done it before. From financial planning and hidden costs to letting go emotionally and staying connected across distance — no topic is off limits. You’ll hear about government assistance, ICPA, scholarships & bursaries, family budgeting strategies, and the little expenses no one tells you about until you're in the thick of it.

Equally important are the personal stories.

What’s it really like to let your child go? How do families cope in those first few weeks of quiet at home? What helps teenagers stay emotionally well, and how do parents build trusting partnerships with schools?

For prospective boarding families, the sessions also provide a space to talk about dreams for your child’s future, hopes for resilience and independence, and the very real concerns — from homesickness to communication gaps.

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Each session is informal, interactive and deeply human. It’s not about a slick presentation or a long list of dot points — it’s about meeting other parents where they are and having real conversations about what boarding is actually like.

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 THUMBS UP to all involved in organising the ANZAC Day services in Dubbo. And thumbs up to the crowd who gathered to honour those who have served our country.  THUMBS UP to the staff at Anytime Fitness who are very polite, friendly, and professional in the job they do at the gymnasium. I’d like to thank the manager Leah, Jesse and Eliza for their support and for showing me around all the fitness equipment that I needed to use to carry out my fitness routine. The whole experience was very uplifting... pardon the pun.  THUMBS UP to everyone at ORISCON for the gala night they held recently. Once again, it was a fabulous celebration of our multicultural city.  THUMBS UP to your article in Photo News last week about Michael Franklin, the World War I veteran who attended ANZAC Day ceremonies in Dubbo in 1995. What a wonderful piece of local history!  THUMBS UP to up-and-coming lawn bowler Cooper Dart for his win in the NSW Junior Pairs Championships. Another young Dubbo champion. Oi! Oi! Oi!  THUMBS UP to family and friends who support our young sports people by driving those long distances to get to major competitions.  THUMBS UP to the RSL for the fantastic donation they made to the children’s ward at Dubbo Base Hospital.  THUMBS UP to the many cultural experiences happening in our region at the moment, including the Gilgandra Film Festival and the Warren Chamber Music Festival. Just like our big theatre here in Dubbo, these events mean we don’t have to travel all the way to Sydney for quality shows and performances.

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CPSA Dubbo/Orana branch honours president Garry Gowans

THE Dubbo/Orana Branch of the Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association (CPSA) was proud to present a Certificate of Congratulations to their president Garry Gowans on his 80th birthday.

Branch member Naomi Geck, who presented the certificate, congratulated Garry and provided a brief history of his numerous achievements in the music industry.

Garry joined the Temora Brass Band at nine years of age and was called up into the army in 1965. He

spent three months at the Army School of Music followed by 18 months in the RAAC Band at Puckapunyal, Victoria.

Garry has had a distinguished career in music, performing alongside renowned figures such as Slim Dusty and Tex Morton. His passion and enthusiasm for country music have made him a cherished figure in the community.

The celebration was a testament to Garry’s enduring legacy and significant contributions to the music industry. His

dedication and talent have inspired many, and his 80th birthday marked a notable milestone in a life filled with artistic accomplishments.

The Dubbo/Orana Branch’s tribute to Garry Gowans was a heartfelt recognition of his impact and the high regard in which he is held by his peers and admirers. This special event underscored the importance of celebrating individuals who have significantly shaped the cultural landscape through their artistic endeavours.

Garry Gowans being presented with a special certificate by CPSA branch member Naomi Geck. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

JOINT LADIES’ AND DUBBO MEN’S PROBUS CLUBS CHANGEOVER Dubbo City Ladies’ and Dubbo Men’s Probus Clubs recently held their annual changeover luncheon at South Dubbo Tavern, with the function attended by members from both clubs and enjoyed by all.

After the elections, Christopher Edwards was chosen to be the new president for the Men’s Club, with Marie Francis the returning as president of the Ladies’ Club.

Both presidents were congratulated on their appointments; the outgoing Men’s President Bruce Beattie, and committee members from both clubs, were sincerely thanked for all their work and commitment over the past 12 months.

Probus Clubs are social clubs for active retirees and semi-retirees, offering opportunities for fellowship, friendship, and engaging activities, including monthly meetings, outings, and interest groups.

Dubbo City Ladies’ and Dubbo Men’s Probus Clubs recently held their annual changeover luncheon. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

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Getting details right when putting in new housing approvals Typos, those small typographical errors such as spelling mistakes and wrong addresses and dates, are causing unnecessary delays to the approval of thousands of homes in NSW each year.

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hen it comes to putting in applications for housing approvals, small details

“Typos” they call them – small typographical errors such as spelling mistakes and wrong addresses and dates – are causing unnecessary delays to the approval of thousands of homes in NSW each year.

In the past 12 months NSW councils considered more than 5250 Development Applications of which almost 1000 were lodged with minor errors and inconsistencies that were only identified post-con-

sent, resulting in unnecessary and avoidable delays in assessment timeframes.

To combat this annoying issue, the State Government is releasing a guide for councils on a best-practice approach for reviewing draft conditions of consent to reduce errors and eliminate the need for some modification applications, Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said.

“These are simple errors leading to unnecessary delays,” Mr Scully explained.

“A planning circular will be issued so that typos don’t get in the way of building new homes,” he added.

The planning circular outlines a new proactive step for developments with 30 or more dwellings, which would see councils provide applicants with the draft conditions of consent for their review during the assessment process.

Applicants will then have seven days to review the draft conditions of consent and provide council with any feedback.

“The NSW Government has adopted a better practice when it comes to consent conditions to see better results and more homes built faster,” Mr Scully revealed.

Introducing this pro-active step will help identify and correct these minor er-

rors and inconsistencies before the consent is granted, and ultimately minimise the need for modification applications, reducing delays in the post-consent stage.

This new process is already undertaken for DAs assessed by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.

It also supports the Department’s introduction in August 2024 of standard conditions of consent and standard format notices of determination, to help speed up assessment timeframes, provide greater consistency and certainty, and make development consents easier to navigate.

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By DAVID DIXON EUGOWRA in recent years has been one of the towns hardest-hit by natural disasters, with the community almost ruined by flash-flooding in 2022 which destroyed property, homes and lives.

Eugowra Historical Museum and Bushranger Centre, however, is one of the most eclectic little collections of memorabilia in country Australia.

The museum boasts an interesting collection of objects ranging from bushrangers’ firearms to old farming equipment, and displays of home furnishings and bric-a-brac.

Among other items on display is a pair of British cavalry lances alongside another unusual object. Around five feet (1.5 metres) long, padded at one end, with a small loop at the other, the device is a bayonet training stick.

How it operated, is that an instructor would throw “points” or thrusts with the padded end for the recruit to parry, while the ring on the rear-end was held up as a target to thrust a bayonet through.

As well as training soldiers for war, from the late 19th century through to the Second World War, bayonet fencing was a widely practiced military sport... even here in Australia.

Competitions would pit ‘bayoneters’ against one another using dummy rifles with a retractable blade. They would even be matched against sabres, both on foot and mounted, and even against mounted lancers.

Olympic fencing today includes the three weapons – foil, epee and sabre – but a century ago it was common to see a tournament billing of foil, sabre and bayonet.

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ing these hours, Western Plains Cultural Centre Anne 0408 891 225 Saturday Art: 10am, at Dubbo Arts and Free introductory talks via www.tm.org.au. Dementia Sing Out Choir: Weekly 11amCommunity Arts Centre, Cnr Wingewarra and Tai Chi at U3A: 10am, at the Community Crafts Society Cottage, 137 Cobra St. Pam 6885 Maharishi Foundation Australia scientifical- 12.30pm, Generosity Church 51 Sheraton Road Croquet: 8.15am, Muller Park Tennis and Gipps St ly proven benefits of TM. Contact David 0424 Dubbo. Contact Anne Gemmell 0481396404.

Arts Centre, Western Plains Cultural Centre, 76 1918.

Croquet courts, Brisbane St, North Dubbo. New Heart Support Walking Group: 12.30pm, Wingewarra Street. Richard 6888 5656 Seventh-day Adventist Church Bible 252 834 Depression Recovery Group: 10.30am, at players of all ages are welcome. Tricia 0428 876 (also Tuesdays), Ollie Robbins Oval, Cnr of Urban Tribe: 2pm, with dancing, music, sing- Study: 9.30am, Sabbath School and chilthe Catholic Parish Meeting Room, Brisbane 204 or Margaret 0427 018 946. dren’s/youth Sabbath School, 11am, Divine MONDAY Bligh Street. Supports gentle exercise promot- ing, caring and sharing. 0459 762 702 St. Norm 6882 6081 or Sandra 0432 647 877 Dementia Sing Out Choir: Weekly 11am- ing healthy hearts, Ray 0437 541 942 Wellington Lions Preloved Book Fair: Service. Cnr Cobra and Sterling Sts. dubbo.ad- Alcoholics Dubbo Camera Club: Meet 1st Tuesday of Anonymous (Daily 12.30pm, Generosity Church 51 Sheraton Road Let’s Walk together: 10am Thursdays Wellington Lions Preloved Book Fair Thursday ventist.org.au the Month at Club Dubbo at 7pm. Everyone is Dubbo. Contact Anne Gemmell 0481396404. weekly meet at Regand Park near the to Saturday 10am to 2pm, Western Gallery, cor- Talbragar CWA: First Saturday of the Month. Reflections Meeting): 12pm Monday Lunch welcome to join. See F.B. page for more details.

(1.5hr) – ‘Daily Reflections’ meeting St Brigid’s Ladies Luncheon: Will be held Saturday Walkway Bridge. Everyone is welcome. ner Swift St and Mitchell Highway, Wellington. 45 L Boothenba Road, Dubbo commencing at Dubbo City Physical Culture Club: 5pm May 3, 12 noon at the Western Star, Erskine Supported by the Heart Foundation. Contact Preloved books, Jigsaw puzzles, Cds, DVDs and 2pm. Will be 90 this year! Contact Ronda on Catholic Church meeting rooms, 198 Brisbane start, Holy Trinity Hall, Brisbane Street, Dubbo.

St, Dubbo. Please contact David 0417 063 087 Street Street Dubbo. Contact Bev on 68845401 Jimmy at Connecting Community Services now board games with the money raised go- 0419 275 223.

Fun, affordable dance for girls/ladies, 4yrs and or contact 1300 222 222 or www.aa.org.au.

by May 1, if interested.

1800 319 551. ing to Charities that Club members choose.

Transition Dubbo Food + Film Night: For Amnesty International Dubbo: SECOND up, all fitness levels. dubbocityphysie@live.

Line Dancing: 9.30am to 12 noon, Greek Hall, Western Plains Trefoil Guild: SECOND information about future events, contact to Monday of the month, 5.30pm-6.30pm, com.au COMING SOON corner Gipps and Roper Street, Dubbo. Kathy Friday of each month, 10.30am, Orana Gardens Peter 0439 091 767 St Brigid’s meeting room. Contact Sandra Dubbo Chess Club: 7pm-9pm, at Dubbo Round house. Please confirm the meeting will Wellington Lions Preloved Book Fair: Lindeman amnesty.dubbo@gmail.com or RSL. Juniors welcome. Trevor 0424 225 323 and Dubbo Film Society: Film screenings for 6888 5287 or Lynn 6888 5263.

Wellington Lions Preloved Book Fair Thursday 0419 167 574. members and casual members at Dubbo RSL Macquarie Masons Dubbo: SECOND be on. Dorothy 6884 6646 Babu 0422 877 165 to Saturday 10am to 2pm, Western Gallery, cor- Anglican Women’s Association: 5.30pm, Dubbo City Ladies Probus Club: Meet Theatrette, 1:30pm. Two films, Sundays 25 Thursday of the month. All visitors are welSATURDAY ner Swift St and Mitchell Highway, Wellington. at Holy Trinity. Dorothy 6884 4990.

May, 28 Sept, 16 Nov. Refreshments served at come, John O’Brien 0405 051 896. on the second Tuesday of each month in the intermission. All-day Film Festival, five films, Outback Dragons Dubbo: 5.45pm (in sum- Beekeepers Inc - Orana: SECOND Saturday Preloved books, Jigsaw puzzles, Cds, Dvds and Australian Air Force Cadets 313 “City of Masonic Village Hall, Darby Close at 10am conmer), Sandy Beach amenities block. Come and of the month, 9.15am, Narromine Tennis Club now board games with the money raised goSunday 27 July commences 9:30am.

Dubbo” Squadron: 6pm-9.30pm, Army tact Marie Francis 0408845640.

Geurie Lions Club Markets: Will be held try dragon boating, your first five paddles are rooms, unless other arrangements are made. ing to Charities that Club members choose.

Barracks (Cnr Kokoda Pl and Wingewarra Dubbo Embroiderers: 9:30am- 3:00pm on the 31st May 2025.Commencing at 8:30am Free. info@outbackdragons.com.au, Robyn orana.secretary@beekeepers.asn.au St). NOW recruiting, 13 to 18 years, rewarding SECOND and FOURTH Tuesday of the month SUNDAY at Wise Park, Mitchell Highway, Geurie. Geurie 0427462504 (also see Saturday listing) Dubbo Bridge Club, Bridge Club - Dubbo: 1pm until approxiactivities.

Lions Club Markets require stall holders. If you Wellington Arts and Crafts: 10am-3pm, mately 4.30pm, Bultje Street. $7 members, $9 Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings (Steps Elston Park, Bultje St Dubbo. All are welcome.

Dubbo Bridge Club: FOURTH Monday of the are thinking about having a garage sale or Small Hall in the Anglican Church grounds, non-members. Libby 0428 254 324. and Traditions): 7pm (1.5hrs), ‘Steps and month, 10am-1pm, Bultje Street. $7 members, Contact Patricia 0439846400 have unusual items to sell, why not book a Wellington, variety of crafts, activities and Croquet: 8.15am, Muller Park Tennis and Traditions’ meeting, Dubbo Community Dubbo Lions Club Inc: FIRST and THIRD $9 non-members. Libby 0428 254 324. stall. Costs 3X3 $10.00, 6X3 $12.50, 6X6 $15.00, workshops offered. Dorothy 0408 601 066 Croquet courts, Brisbane St, North Dubbo. New Health, Palmer St. Jack 0418 605 041, Sally Dubbo City Physical Culture Club: 4.30pm Tuesday of the month, 6.30pm, Club Dubbo.

Tables $5.00. To book, phone Peter Perry on 68 Wellington Lions Preloved Book Fair: players of all ages are welcome. Tricia 0428 876 0427 829 807, 1300 222 222 or www.aa.org.au start, Wesley Community Hall, 66 Church St. PO Box 285 Dubbo, Lois on 0428288325 or 466 353 or Email oldstation@skymesh.com.au Wellington Lions Preloved Book Fair Thursday 204 or Margaret 0427 018 946.

Australian Kite Flyers Society: SECOND Fun, affordable dance for girls/ladies, 4yrs dubbolionsinc@gmail.com.

Talbragar CWA: Next meeting will be on to Saturday 10am to 2pm, Western Gallery, cor- CWA Gilgandra Market: FIRST Saturday Sunday of the month, 10am, Jubilee Oval. See Dubbo Men’s Probus: FIRST Tuesday of Saturday 3rd May commencing at 2pm in the ner Swift St and Mitchell Highway, Wellington. of the month, 9am-1pm, Cakes, fruit, pickles, how to build and fly modern (and old) kites. and up, all fitness levels. dubbocityphysie@ every month, 11am, Masonic Hall, Bob Ellis live.com.au Hall 45LBoothenba Road, Dubbo for more in- Preloved books, Jigsaw puzzles, Cds, Dvds and plants and more! New stall holders are wel- David 0476 223 342 0428217752 formation on the branch and meetings please now board games with the money raised go- come. $5 per table, proceeds to CWA. Contact Bicycle User Group Social Ride: 9am, at Dubbo Community Men’s Shed Inc: Dubbo Prostate Support Group: For inMondays, 9am to 1pm and Thu/Sat 1pm to ing to Charities that Club members choose. contact Ronda on 0419275223.

Wahroonga Park. Mick 0437 136 169 or Sam 5pm. Small joining fee after three visits. “All formation about future meetings, Elizabeth Hilda 0427471270.

0408 682 968 Dubbo Anglican Church Vigil 0429826076, dubbobug.org.au men are welcome.” Kevin 0427 253 445.

FRIDAY THURSDAY Communion Service: 6pm, 158 Brisbane Dubbo Acoustic Musicjam (DAMjam): Dubbo Multicultural Women’s Group: Dubbo RSL Euchre Club: 7pm, for 7.30pm, SECOND Sunday of the month, 2pm to 5pm, THIRD Monday of the month, 10am, St Brigid’s Dubbo RSL, Glen 0419 179 985 or Doreen 6882 Above Board Gamers: SECOND and Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings: 7pm Street.

Milestone Hotel, upstairs. Join acoustic ses- Meeting Room in Brisbane Street. Women of 6163 FOURTH Thursday of the month, 6pm, Devil’s (1.5hrs) - ID meeting, Dubbo Community Contact 6884 4990 Family History Society (Dubbo & Health, Palmer Street, Dubbo. Contact Dee Dubbo Bridge Club: 1pm, Bultje Street sions or just listen. Peter 0457 787 143 Hollow Brewery. Alan 0432 278 235 all backgrounds are invited. 1800 319 551.

Akela Playgroup: 9.30am, Scout Hall, 4 0417 422 750, 1300 222 222 or www.aa.org.au. (Tennis Courts), Dubbo. $7 members, $9 Dubbo Anglican Church Traditional Narromine Community Women’s Shed: District): 1pm to 4pm, Cnr Wingewarra & Communion Service: 8am, 158 Brisbane 10am -3pm, (also Wednesdays), The Wesley Gipps Sts, Western Plains Cultural Centre, Central West Makers Place: 12pm-6pm, non-members. Libby 0428 254 324 Akela St., Sharna 0438 693 789 Community Arts Centre.

Badminton: 7.30pm-9.30pm, Delroy High South Dubbo Veterans and Community Men’s Dubbo Community Men’s Shed Inc: Street. 6884 4990 Centre, 138 Dandaloo Street, Narromine. Leona Girls Brigade: During school term, 6pm to School Auditorium, East Street, West Dubbo, Shed, Cnr Palmer and High Streets. 3D print- Mondays, 9am to 1pm and Thu/Sat 1pm to Dubbo Anglican Church: 10am, Trinity Kids 0487 200 987 $5 to play, $22 insurance ($20, school stu- ing, robotics, pottery, and more. Adam 0431 5pm. Small joining fee after three visits. “All Sunday School and family Communion service. Patchwork: 10am-3pm, at Dubbo Arts & 8pm, Orana Baptist Church, 4 Palmer St. For all 038 866. men are welcome.” Kevin 0427 253 445 Dubbo Baptist Church: 6pm, at 251 Cobra Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra St, June 6882 4677. school aged girls. Enjoy crafts, games, camps, dents). Chris 6887 3413 Bingo - South Dubbo Veteran’s & Communion Service (Dubbo Anglican Dubbo Slot Car Racing Club: FIRST and Street (next to Spotlight), during school terms. RFDS Dubbo Support Group month- stories, songs, cooking and much more. Julie Community Men’s Shed: 11am-12.30pm, Church): 10am, Brotherhood House chapel, THIRD Saturday of the month, 4pm, Seniors Come along and discover if church is still rel- ly meetings: FIRST Monday of the month, 0428 821 829 (15+), old Scouts Building, 189-191 Talbragar evant in today’s world. Everyone is welcome. RFDS Visitor Experience, 5pm, 21 Judy Jakins Heart Support Walking Group: 12.30pm, West Dubbo Bowling Club. Barry 0439 344 349 158 Brisbane St. (also Thursday), Ollie Robbins Oval, Cnr of Coffee, Craft and Chat: 9.30am-12pm, Community Kitchen: FIRST Friday of the Street, across from Aldi. Terry 0408 260 965. 6884 2320 Drive, Dubbo Airport. Jeanette Hamilton 0429 Bligh Street. Supports gentle exercise promotGospel Hall, Cnr of Boundary Road and Taylor month, 6.30pm, Holy Trinity Hall, Brisbane St, Embroiderers - Dubbo: 10:00am- 3:00 pm Dubbo Baptist Church: 9.30am, 251 Cobra 673 366. free meal. (also see Tuesday listing) All are welcome Street (next to Spotlight). Everyone is wel- Rotary Club of Dubbo: 6pm-8pm, Westside ing healthy hearts, contact Ray 0437 541 942 St. Anne 0428 425 958 Orana Physical Culture: 4pm oncome. 6884 2320 Croquet: 8.15am for 8:30am start, Tuesday, CPSA (Combined Pensioners and Macquarie Regional Library Hotel, Whylandra Street, West Dubbo. Contact Dubbo Pistol Club: 12.30pm, 143L Old Lyn Wicks, 0428 342 374, Carla Pittman, 0418 wards, starts with 2-4 years Sparkles class, Thursday. Croquet courts, Brisbane St, North Superannuants Association): SECOND Contact Patricia 0439846400 Auditorium at St Mary’s Primary School. See Dubbo. Kate 0409 927 140, Lillian 0429 471 921 Friday each month, 10am, Dubbo RSL Family History Society (Dubbo & Dubbo Road, 6882 0007 294 438 or dubborotaryclub@hotmail.com CWA Dubbo: FIRST Thursday of the month, Club. Discuss issues, guest speaker. Further District): 10am to 1pm, volunteers on site dur- Orana K9 Training Club INC: New intake Sing Australia Dubbo Choir: 6pm-8pm, the Orana Physical Culture Facebook page Rotary Club of Dubbo Macquarie: ing these hours, Western Plains Cultural Centre class every 7th Sunday starting 4/2/24..( 9.30am to 11am, Oaktree Retirement Village Information Barb 0427251121 Dubbo Nepalese Christian Fellowship: Community Arts Centre, Cnr Wingewarra and daylight savings start time 8.45am Eastern Bridge Club, Bultje Street. NO auditions, no 12.30pm - 2pm, Westside Hotel, contact Peter Peel Street, Dubbo. Marion 6884 2957 Standard time 9.45am ). Orana K9 Training are requirements to read music and no singing McInnes 0417 140 149 CWA Wongarbon Handicraft: SECOND 6.30-8pm. Cyrel on 0416 826 701 or Kabita Gipps St. experience necessary. Contact Michele Peak Rotary Club of Dubbo South: 6pm, at 0452 406 234.

Thursday of the month, Liz 0401 174 883.

Orana Writers’ Hub: 1st Saturday of the now training at Pioneer Oval Howard Ave West 0428 680 775.

South Dubbo Tavern Dubbo. Contact Reg 0428849877 or Dianne CWA Wongarbon: FIRST Thursday of Dubbo Parkinson’s Support Group: month 10-1. Music Room WPCC Tai Chi 10 Form: 2.30pm-3.30pm during Silver Craft: THIRD Tuesday of the month, the month, 10am, Wongarbon CWA rooms. FIRST Friday of each month, 10.30am, Horizons Patchwork and Quilters Group: 9am, 0429847380. village, Minore Road, Dubbo. Marsha Isbester SECOND and LAST Saturday of the month, Orana Pistol Club: 9am, Hyandra Lane, school terms at U3A, Community Arts Centre, 10am, at Dubbo Arts and Crafts Society Marjorie 6884 5558 WPCC, 76 Wingewarra St.. Laney 6882 4680 or Cottage, 137 Cobra St. Julie 6884 4919 Dubbo Pipe Band Hall, Cnr Darling and Dubbo. Sundays only, 6887 3704 Dubbo Anglican Church Trinity Kids 0427 373 842.

Smart Recovery (Behaviour Change The Write In: An opportunity for writers to sit laneyluk@gmail.com.

Playgroup: 10am-12pm, Anglican Church Lunchtime Prayer Group - Dubbo Wingewarra Sts. Charlene on 0408 825 180 Support Group): 5pm, online or in person.

Hall, 158 Brisbane St., during School terms. Anglican Church: 1-2pm in Brotherhood Parkrun - Dubbo: 8am every week, FREE in writerly companionship, writing. 3rd Sunday TUESDAY Rob on 0417 497 187 House, 158 Brisbane Street. Bring your lunch timed (with barcode), 5km run, jog or walk, of the month. Dubbo library meeting room Contact 6884 4990 Aboriginal Elders Walkabout Ministry Spinning Group: Every third Tuesday 10am Dubbo Community Men’s Shed Inc: Narromine Food Barn: 9am-11am, Low- starts at Sandy Beach, dogs, prams are wel- from 11.30.

Mondays 9am to 1pm and Thu/Sat 1pm to cost groceries and FREE fruit, vegetables and come. Email dubbohelpers@parkrun.com to Traditional Catholic Latin Mass – Group: 9.30am - 2pm in Holy Trinity Church -4pm Dubbo Art and Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street. Contact Julie 0418 976 663 Rawsonville: SECOND Sunday of the month, Hall, 158 Brisbane Street 5pm. Small joining fee after three visits. All bread with any purchase to people in need. help!

Ken Rumble on 0414 477 365 men are welcome, Kevin 0427 253 445 RSL Tennis Club: 12.30pm, Paramount 9am, Rawsonville Soldier’s Memorial Hall, Croquet: 8.15am for 8:30am start, Tuesday, South Dubbo Veteran’s & Community Family History Society (Dubbo & Spinning and Weaving: 10am, at Dubbo Tennis Club courts for enjoyable social tennis. Rawsonville Road. 0429 920 842 Thursday. Croquet courts, Brisbane St, North Men’s Shed: 9am-12pm, Cnr of High and District): 1pm to 4pm, volunteers on site dur- Arts and Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street.

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Reach Out & Discussion Group members available. Contact 6881 6410 for people with Eating Disorders Dubbo and District Family Expressions of Interest: History Society event: Linda Tuesdays. Venue TBA. Ph: Barnes will show you how to be0455255137 after midday to express gin discovering your family histointerest. ry. Four weeks, Wednesdays March Toastmasters Club: FIRST and 6, 13, 20 and 27. 10.30am to 12.30pm THIRD Tuesday of the month, 7pm- at Community Arts Centre $7.50 per 9pm, Dubbo RSL Club, Brisbane St., session for DDFHS members, $15 for Sharon Allan 0408 156 015 or email non-members. To reserve your place sallan@rhdubbo.com.au phone Linda on 68878284 or email Women’s Wellbeing Walking martinandlinda@gmail.com Group: 10am Tuesdays fortnightly Dubbo Bobbin Lacemakers: THIRD meeting at Victoria Park BBQ area. Wednesday of the month, 10am-3pm, 22nd Oct, 5th Nov, 19th Nov. Women Arts & Crafts Society Cottage and Craft of all ages welcome. Kathryn at Shop, 137 Cobra Street. Judy 6882 5776 Connecting Community Services 1800 Dubbo Bridge Club: 9.45am, for 319 551.

10am-1pm, Bultje Street (Tennis Courts), Dubbo. $7 members, $9 WEDNESDAY non-members. Libby 0428 254 324 Akela Playgroup: (also see Dubbo Community Garden: 9amThursday listing), 10.30am, Scout Hall, 12pm, 4 Palmer Street. A time to gar4 Akela Street, Sharna 0438 693 789. den with others, learn more skills and Alcoholics Anonymous Dubbo: grow friendships. Contact Denise 0433 Meet Wednesday 7pm (1.5hr) – ‘Topic‘ 623 842 or Julie 0428 821 829 meeting St Brigid’s Catholic Church Dubbo Electric Vehicle Interest, meeting rooms, 198 Brisbane St, Owners, Users & Supporters Dubbo Please contact Ian 0447 176 590 (DEVIOUS) group: FIRST Or contact 1300 222 222 or www. Wednesday of each month, 12:30pm to aa.org.au for info on meetings.

1:30pm, Western Plains Cultural Centre Ballroom Dancing: Wednesday café. Chris 0409 321 470 7:30-9:30pm $10. Wesley Hall Cnr of Dubbo Garden Club: 10am, FIRST Carrington Avenue & Church Street, Wednesday of month, Garden gathDubbo. Graham Woods 0447 885 603 erings with morning tea. Contact, Blood Cancer Support Group: President, Annette Storer, 0429 828 FIRST Wednesday of month, 10.30am- 882 12pm, Venue changes each month. Dundullimal Dubbo Support Louise or Emma 0412 706 785 Crew Inc: FOURTH Wednesday Breast Cancer Support Group: of month, 10am, Dundullimal FOURTH Wednesday of every month, Homestead. Support Homestead 10am, Baptist Church, Palmer Street, functions. 6884 9984, dundullimal@ Community Health 5853 2545 nationaltrust.com.au Bric-a-brac sale, weekly - South Gamblers Anonymous: 6pm, Dubbo Veterans and Community Baptist Church, Dubbo. Victor 0407 Men’s Shed: 10am-12pm, Corner 799 139 of Palmer and High Streets. Contact Geurie Craft Group: 9am-2pm, Barry on 0439 344 349 Geurie Bowling Club. Everyone is welCake Cupper & Cancer Support come. Contact Colene 0400422335 Group: SECOND Wednesday of Line Dancing: 6.30pm to 8:30pm, month, 2:30-4pm, Western Cancer Greek Hall, corner Gipps and Roper Centre Dubbo, carer is also welcome. Street, Dubbo. Kathy 6888 5287 or For patients having current cancer Lynn 6888 5263. treatment. Megs or Fi 6809 6200 Coffee, Craft & Chat: FORTNIGHTLY, Lodge Allan Stuart 416: SECOND 10am-12pm, Gospel Chapel on Wednesday of month, Geurie Masonic Boundary Road. Anne 0428 425 958 Centre. Please email secretary@lodgeCWA Dubbo Evening Branch: allanstuart416.org.au THIRD Wednesday of the month, Narromine Community Women’s 6:00pm, 3 Frith Street. Contact Barb Shed: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10am -3pm, The Wesley Centre, 138 on 0409 159 556.

CWA Narromine: SECOND Dandaloo Street, Narromine. Leona Wednesday of the month, 5.30pm, 0487 200 987 Survivors Of Suicide USMC. Carolyn 0427747478 CWA Terramungamine: SECOND Bereavement Group: Wednesdays, Wednesday of the month, 10am, by expressions of interest. Please contact 0455 255 137 after midday.

Dubbo RSL Club. Barb 0427 251 121 CWA Wellington Branch: Second Walter T. Grant Seniors Social Wednesday of Month, 10:30 a.m., Club: 9am-2pm, Scout’s Hall, Wellington CWA Rooms, Warne Welchman Street. $10 per day. BYO St, Wellington. Contact Marion on lunch. Pre-lunch cards and games, post-lunch bingo. Jan Miller 0418 255 0429033836 Dementia Friendship Group: 217 SECOND Wednesday of month, West Dubbo Rotary: 6pm, Club 10:30am, Western Plains Cultural Dubbo, Whylandra Street West Dubbo Centre, Creo Cafe, Wingewarra St. Anne Zumba Kids: 4.15pm, West Dubbo Gemmell 0481396404.

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6.00News MorningMay 1-7, 2025 Page 38 | Dubbo Photo ABC TV (2) SBS (3) Programs. 3.00 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. 3.25 Grand Designs: The Streets. 4.15 Long Lost Family.

5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30: Australia Votes.

8.00 Gardening Aust. 9.00 Sherwood. 10.00 Gruen Nation. 10.35 The Weekly. 11.05 Big Boys.

11.30 News. 11.50 Father Brown. 12.35 Mayfair Witches. 1.20 Rage New Music. 5.00 Rage.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Who Do You Think You Are? 3.00 Nula. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News.

7.35 24 Hours That Changed The World. 8.30 The Giza Pyramid: Reaching For The Stars. 9.30 Scotland’s Scenic Railways. 10.30 SBS News.

11.00 A Body That Works. 12.05 Between Two Worlds. 2.00 Late Programs.

ABC FAMILY (22)

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.25 Tan France: Beauty And The Bleach. 2.30 Over The Black Dot. 3.05 BBC News At Ten. 3.35 ABC World News Tonight. 4.00 PBS News. 5.00 Riveted: The History Of Jeans. 6.05 If You Are The One. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats.

8.30 Secrets Of Polygamy. 10.10 Adam Looking For Eve. 12.00 Pose. 2.50 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

ABC ENT

6.00 Get Clever.

(66) 7.00 It’s Academic.

8.30 Larry The Wonder Pup. 9.00 Shopping.

10.30 House Rules. 12.00 Angel. 3.00 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 4.00 Puppy School. 4.30 Frogger. 5.30 The Amazing Race.

7.00 MOVIE: Smurfs: The Lost Village. (2017) 9.00 MOVIE: Last Cab To Darwin. (2015) 11.35 MOVIE: Happiest Season. (2020) 1.45 Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 5.50 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning (23) Programs. 2.30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 2.50 Doctor Who. 3.40 A Bite To Eat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.40 MythBusters. 5.30 Heartbreak High. 7.00 Hard Quiz. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: The Butterfly Effect. (2004) 10.25 ER. 11.10 Breeders. 11.35 Rage. 12.35 Namatjira Project: The Quest For Justice. 2.05 Friday Night Dinner. 2.30 Late Programs.

SBS VLND (31)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Jabba’s Movies. 9.30 NBC Today. 12.00 Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Weekender.

3.00 Animal SOS Australia. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Wildlife ER. New. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

7FLIX

6.00 Morning (64) Programs.

12.30 Storage Wars. 1.00 American Pickers.

2.00 Pawn Stars. 2.30 Desert Collectors.

3.30 Timbersports. 4.00 Mountain Men. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars.

6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 7.30 Football. AFL. St Kilda v Fremantle. 10.30 AFL Post-Game. 11.15 GetOn Extra. 11.45 Late Programs.

ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

6.00 Rage Charts.

7.00 Weekend Breakfast On Election Day. 11.00 Rage.

12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 MOVIE: Sherpa. (2015) Russell Brice, Tim Medvetz, Pasang Tenzing Sherpa. Looks at the 2014 Everest climbing season from the Sherpas’ point of view, which captured a tragedy that would change Everest forever.

(M) 2.00 Extraordinary Escapes: Rosie Jones.

3.00 Living With Devils.

3.55 Landline.

4.25 Australian Story: Duped – Donna Nelson.

5.00 ABC National News On Election Day. 5.30 Australia Votes.

12.00 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli: Tony Albert.

12.30 Rage.

6.00 DW English News. 6.30 Al Jazeera. 7.00 BBC News At Six. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 Great Irish Interiors.

10.00 Hugh’s Wild West. 11.05 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News.

2.00 Preparing To Give. 3.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Fleche-Wallonne Women’s Race. H’lights.

4.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Fleche-Wallonne Men’s Race. H’lights. 5.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 5.30 How To Lose A War. New. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Titanic In Colour.

9.20 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Tuscany.

10.10 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Helensburgh To Connel.

11.10 Homicide: Life On The Street.

3.40 Barkley Manor.

4.35 Bamay.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

ABC FAMILY

6.00 TRT World (31) News. 6.50 DW English News. 7.20 FBC News. 7.55 France 24 Feature. 8.10 ABC America Nightline. 8.40 CBC The National. 9.30 BBC News At Six. 10.00 The Movie Show. 12.00 MOVIE: Ascension. (2021) 1.50 Spiraling: Crypto Special. 2.20 Beyond Oak Island. 3.15 BBC News At Ten. 3.45 ABC World News Tonight. 4.10 PBS News. 5.10 Over The Black Dot. 5.40 Mastermind Australia.

6.40 Impossible Engineering.

8.30 The Push: Scotland’s Murder On The Cliff.

11.15 The YouTube Effect.

1.05 MOVIE: Drive. (2011) 2.55 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.

ABC ENT (23)

6.00 Get Clever.

(66) 7.00 It’s Academic.

8.30 Larry The Wonder Pup. 9.00 Drop Dead Weird. 10.00 Weekender. 10.30 Sydney Weekender. 11.00 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 12.00 Dream Academy. 12.30 Dream Home. 2.05 Zumbo’s Just Desserts.

3.15 Starstruck.

4.45 Dodger.

5.45 MOVIE: Flushed Away. (2006) 7.30 MOVIE: RED. (2010) Bruce Willis.

9.45 MOVIE: Missing. (2023) Storm Reid, Nia Long, Ken Leung.

12.10 MOVIE: Five Came Back. (1939) 1.40 Shopping. 2.40 Army Wives. 5.30 Fresh TV.

6.05 (22) Wiggle.

6.25 Bananas In Pyjamas. 6.45 Nella The Princess Knight. 8.15 Millie Magnificent. 9.00 Play School. 9.40 Milo. 10.00 Tiddler. 11.00 Sesame Street. 11.40 Andy And The Band.

12.20 Bananas In Pyjamas. 1.40 Ben And Holly.

2.05 Paddington. 2.45 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 Thomas. 3.55 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.20 Dino Dex. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 PJ Masks. 5.50 Paddington.

6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.30 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.10 Chopped Jnr. 8.55 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.35 Speechless. 9.55 Officially Amazing. 10.25 Dragon Ball Super. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.40 Transformers: EarthSpark. 10.05 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 10.25 We Bare Bears.

11.10 Friday Night Dinner. 11.35 Breeders. 12.05 Heartbreak High. 12.50 MOVIE: Must Love Dogs. (2005) 2.25 ER. 3.10 Doctor Who. 3.55 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 4.40 MythBusters. 5.30 Heartbreak High. 7.00 Hard Quiz. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Tom Gleeson: Joy. 9.20 Gavin & Stacey. 10.45 ER. 11.30 Rage. 12.30 Heartbreak High. 1.15 The Cleaner. 1.45 Breeders. 2.10 QI. 2.40 Black Mirror.

Final. 3.50 Doctor Who. 4.35 A Bite To Eat. 5.00 Dragon Ball Super. 5.35 100% Wolf: The Book Of Hath.

7MATE

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

(82) 8.00 The Nanny.

9.00 Motorway Cops. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 Young Sheldon. 12.00 MOVIE: Godzilla: King Of The Monsters. (2019) 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls.

6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Priscilla Queen Of The Desert. (1994) 9.40 MOVIE: Death Becomes Her. (1992) 11.40 Late Programs.

ABC FAMILY (22)

6.00 TRT World News. 6.30 France 24 Africa News. 6.50 DW English News.

7.20 FBC News. 7.50 France 24 Feature. 8.10 ABC America Nightline. 8.40 CBC The National.

9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 The Movie Show. 12.10 Figure Skating. ISU European C’ships.

H’lights. 1.45 Paul Merson: Football, Gambling And Me. 2.45 Jeopardy! 4.50 ABC World News Tonight. 5.20 PBS Washington Week. 5.45 Abandoned Engineering. 7.35 Science Fiction Revolution. New. 9.35 ABBA In Concert. 10.35 WWE Legends. Return. 12.15 Surviving Nova. 1.10 Letterkenny. 2.15 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

ABC ENT (23)

6.00 Get Clever.

(66) 7.00 It’s Academic.

8.30 Larry The Wonder Pup. 9.00 Drop Dead Weird. 10.00 Dream Home. 11.35 Zumbo’s Just Desserts. 1.00 Starstruck.

2.10 A Moveable Feast.

2.40 Home And Away.

4.30 Baking It. 5.30 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters.

6.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly.

7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent.

8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Bones.

12.30 Lie To Me. 1.30 Alias. 2.30 Army Wives.

TEN

10 BOLD (53)

6.00 Shopping.

8.00 What’s Up Down Under. 8.30 Navigating The World. 9.30 ST: Voyager. 10.30 Jake And The Fatman. 11.30 JAG. 2.30 Star Trek: Voyager.

3.30 Jake And The Fatman. 4.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 FBI. 11.15 Jake And The Fatman. 12.15 Shopping. 2.15 ST: Voyager. 3.10 JAG.

9GO!

6.00 (52) Morning Programs. 10.30 Drew Barrymore. 11.30 Deal Or No Deal. 12.00 Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Rules Of Engagement. 1.30 King Of Queens.

2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 GCBC. 4.30 King Of Queens.

5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Friends. 7.30 MOVIE: Minority Report. (2002) 10.10 Becker.

10.35 Frasier. 11.30 Late Programs.

10 PEACH

SEVEN (6)

NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

12.00 Horse Racing. Hawkesbury Cup Day. From Hawkesbury Race Club, NSW. Caulfield Members Day. From Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne. Guineas Day. From Eagle Farm Racecourse, Brisbane. SA Derby Day. From Morphettville Racecourse, Adelaide.

4.00 7NEWS: Election Day. 5.00 7NEWS: Australia Decides – Election.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 7NEWS: Australia Decides – First Count.

8.00 7NEWS: Australia Decides – The Result.

11.00 MOVIE: Life. (2017) Ryan Reynolds, Jake Gyllenhaal. A mission of discovery turns to primal fear for a team of scientists aboard the International Space Station. (MA15+) 1.05 The Black Donnellys.

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 It’s Academic.

5.00 House Of Wellness.

6.00 Getaway. 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 Drive TV: Launch Pad. 1.00 Great Australian Detour. 1.30 Young Sheldon. 2.00 Rugby League. NRL. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Knights. 5.00 Election 2025: Australia Decides – Polls Close.

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 Election 2025: Australia Decides – Vote Count.

8.00 Election 2025: Australia Decides – Election Night Live.

10.00 Election 2025: Australia Decides – Analysis.

11.00 MOVIE: Miss Sloane. (2016) Jessica Chastain. A lobbyist faces a senate inquiry. (M) 1.30 Destination WA. 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents.

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.30 Global Shop.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 5.30 Helping Hands.

6.00 Camper Deals. 6.30 Reel Action. 7.00 On The Fly. 7.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 8.00 IFISH. 8.30 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey. 9.00 My Market Kitchen. 9.30 Luca’s Key Ingredient.

10.00 The Weekly Kick-Off. 10.30 Roads Less Travelled. 11.00 MasterChef Australia.

12.10 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield.

12.30 The Brighter Side: Save. Grow. Dream.

1.00 10 Minute Kitchen. Final.

1.30 What’s Up Down Under.

2.00 Food Trail: South Africa.

2.30 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass.

3.00 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn.

3.30 Farm To Fork.

4.00 My Market Kitchen.

4.30 Good Chef Bad Chef.

5.00 10 News First.

6.00 10 News First: Australia Decides.

12.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Morning (64) Programs. 7.30 Fishy Business. 8.00 Mt Hutt Rescue. 9.00 Surfing. WSL C’ship Tour. Portugal Pro. H’lights.

10.00 American Resto. 10.30 Storage Wars.

11.00 The 4WD Adventure Show. 11.30 Life Off Road. 12.00 Aussie Adventure Bike Show.

12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. Silver Cup. H’lights. 4.00 Counting Cars.

4.30 Motor Racing. SpeedSeries. 7.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 8.30 Mega Mechanics. 9.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 10.30 When Big Things Go Wrong. 11.30 Late Programs.

SBS (3)

6.00 Morning dubbophotonews.com.au (5) Programs. 7.30 GCBC. 8.00 Bold. 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.00 Lingo.

10.00 Judge Judy. 10.20 MasterChef Aust.

12.00 GCBC. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 News.

2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 News.

4.00 Family Feud. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. 9.40 The List. 10.40 News. 11.05 The Project. 12.05 Stephen Colbert.

1.00 Shopping.

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SATURDAY, May 3

7FLIX

6.00 DW English News. 6.30 Al Jazeera. 7.00 APAC Weekly. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 Great Irish Interiors.

10.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 11.30 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Austn Superbike C’ship. 4.00 Grace Brown: Time For The Rest Of Life. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. LiegeBastogne-Liege. Women’s race. H’lights. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Liege-Bastogne-Liege.

Men’s race. H’lights. 5.30 How To Lose A War. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Macchu Picchu: City Of Stone.

8.30 Invasion: The Normans.

10.30 The Temple Of Hatshepsut.

11.30 Hell On Earth: WWII. 4.25 Bamay.

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Morning Programs.

10.05 Holly Hobbie. 10.30 Horrible Histories.

11.05 Heartbreak High. 11.50 Breeders. 12.15 MOVIE: Addicted To Love. (1997) 1.55 ER. 2.40 Doctor Who. 3.25 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.40 MythBusters. 5.30 Heartbreak High. 7.00 Hard Quiz. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Lucy Worsley Investigates. 9.00 Planet America: Weekend Edition. 9.50 Offsiders. 10.20 The Weekly. 10.50 ER. 11.35 Rage. 12.35 Heartbreak High. 1.20 Breeders. 1.45 QI. 2.15 Mayfair Witches. Final. 3.00 Car S.O.S. 3.45 Doctor Who. 4.35 A Bite To Eat. 5.00 Dragon Ball Super. 5.35 100% Wolf: The Book Of Hath.

6.00 Gideon’s Way. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Avengers. 1.10 MOVIE: Please Turn Over. (1959) 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Tender Mercies. (1983) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 West Coast Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: The Accountant. (2016) 11.00 MOVIE: Aces High. (1976) 1.05 Creflo. 1.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Shopping.

(62) 8.30 Travel Oz. 9.30 Better Homes. 11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Impossible Builds. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Horse Racing. Hawkesbury Cup Day, Caulfield Members Day, Guineas Day and SA Derby Day. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country.

11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 12.30 My Greek Odyssey.

1.30 One Road: Great Australian Road Trips. 2.00 Australia’s Best Backyards. 2.30 Creek To Coast.

3.00 Weekender. 3.30 Weekender. 4.00 Harry’s Practice. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Shopping.

ABC TV (2)

NINE

6.00 Today. 9.00 (8) Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: The Marry Me Pact. (2023) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Roosters v Dolphins. 9.55 Golden Point. 10.45 MOVIE: RoboCop. (2014) 1.00 Young Sheldon.

1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Skippy. 4.30 Global Shop.

5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Postcards.

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SBS VLND

6.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.30 Offsiders.

11.00 Compass.

11.30 Songs Of Praise.

12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 Landline.

1.30 Gardening Australia.

2.30 Monty Don’s Paradise Garden. Final.

3.35 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia.

4.30 Restoration Australia.

5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: Unsettled.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Piano. New. 8.30 Bergerac. New. 9.20 The Split: Barcelona.

10.20 MOVIE: My Brother Jack – Part 2. (2001) Matt Day, Simon Lyndon. It is 1937 and war is declared. (M) 11.55 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. 12.25 Rage. 4.00 Outback Ringer. 4.30 Insiders.

6.05 Wiggle.

6.25 Bananas In Pyjamas. 6.45 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 8.15 Millie Magnificent. 8.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 9.00 Play School.

9.40 Milo. 10.00 Octonauts And The Great Swamp Search. 11.00 Sesame Street. 11.40 Andy And The Band. 12.20 Bananas In Pyjamas. 1.40 Ben And Holly. 2.05 Paddington. 2.45 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.45 Tiddler. 4.20 Dino Dex. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Thomas. 5.50 Paddington. 7.05 Rocket Club.

7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Abbott Elementary. 9.55 Speechless. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 11.25 Late Programs.

SEVEN

6.00 Sunrise.

(6) 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 Better Homes.

2.00 House Of Wellness. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

8.30 House Of Wellness.

9.30 MOVIE: Couples Retreat. (2009) (M) 12.00 The Black Donnellys. 2.00 Shopping.

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.

10 BOLD

9GEM

Home (53) 6.00 Shopping. 9.00 Judge Judy. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 11.30 JAG. 1.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 2.00 Soccer. A-League Women. Semi-final leg 1.

4.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 29.

Melbourne City v Sydney FC. 7.00 Football Tonight.

7.25 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 29. Macarthur FC v Western Sydney Wanderers.

10.00 NCIS. 1.40 Blue Bloods. 2.35 48 Hours. 3.30 Reel Action.

4.00 JAG. 5.00 Shopping.

9GO!

6.00 The (52) Bold And The Beautiful. 8.30 Wheel Of Fortune. 10.00 Ridiculousness. 11.00 Good Chef Bad Chef.

11.30 Deal Or No Deal.

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

2.00 Ridiculousness.

3.00 Frasier.

4.00 Friends.

6.30 The Big Bang Theory.

10.30 Frasier.

11.30 Ridiculousness. 1.00 Home Shopping. 1.30 Ridiculousness. 2.00 South Park. 3.00 Home Shopping.

7TWO

6.00 Gideon’s Way. (81) 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 TV Shop. 8.00 Thunderbirds. 8.30 Tomorrow’s World. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 Skippy. 11.40 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 1.00 MOVIE: Brothers In Law. (1957) 3.00 MOVIE: Our Man In Marrakesh. (1966) 5.00 MOVIE: Kid Galahad. (1962) 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. ACT Brumbies v NSW Waratahs. 9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match.

9.45 MOVIE: Mad Max: Fury Road. (2015) 12.10 French And Saunders. 12.50 MOVIE: Night Of The Eagle. (1962) 2.35 MOVIE: Brothers In Law. (1957) 4.30 Gideon’s Way. 5.30 My Favorite Martian.

7MATE

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

(82) 8.00 Allo! Allo!

9.45 Only Fools And Horses. 10.25 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III. 11.35 Ancient Aliens. 12.35 Lost Gold Of World War II. 1.30 Hunting Hitler. 2.25 Jeopardy! UK. 3.25 Young Sheldon. 3.55 MOVIE: Undercover Blues. (1993) 5.40 MOVIE: The Croods: A New Age. (2020) 7.30 MOVIE: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1. (2014) 10.00 MOVIE: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. (2011) 1.10 The Originals. 2.05 Young Sheldon. 2.30 Jeopardy! UK. 3.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III. 4.30 Pokémon: XYZ. 4.50 Lego Dreamzzz. 5.10 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 5.30 Pokémon.

SUNDAY, May 4

10 PEACH

SEVEN (6)

NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 NBC Today.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

12.00 Sunday Footy Feast.

1.00 Football. AFL. Round 8. Sydney v GWS Giants. From the SCG. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The 1% Club.

8.05 7NEWS Spotlight.

9.05 24 Hours In Police Custody: The Murder Of Jane Doe. New. 10.05 Menendez & Menudo: Boys Betrayed: Abuse Of Power.

11.15 Autopsy USA. 12.15 Shades Of Blue.

1.15 Travel Oz. 2.00 Home Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 A Current Affair.

7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 Wide World Of Sports.

11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show.

1.00 Fish Forever.

1.30 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year.

2.00 Oz Off Road TV. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 9. Penrith Panthers v Brisbane Broncos. From Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 Travel Guides.

8.10 60 Minutes.

9.10 The Killer Interview With Piers Morgan.

New. 10.10 9News Late.

10.40 See No Evil: Like A Brother To Me. 11.40 The First 48. 12.30 Oz Off Road TV. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year.

5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Mass For You At Home. 6.30 Key Of David.

7.00 Joseph Prince: New Creation Church. 7.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. 8.00 The Yes Experiment. 8.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 9.00 The Chef’s Garden. 9.30 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass.

10.00 10 Minute Kitchen. 10.30 Pooches At Play.

11.00 My Market Kitchen.

11.30 Roads Less Travelled.

12.00 MasterChef Australia.

1.15 Good Chef Bad Chef.

1.30 Cook With Luke.

2.00 The Dog Down Under.

2.30 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures.

3.30 Expedition: Raja Ampat And Spice Islands.

4.00 All 4 Adventure.

5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Sunday Project.

7.00 MasterChef Australia.

8.40 Matlock.

10.40 FBI. 11.30 The Sunday Project. 12.30 Home Shopping.

4.30 CBS Morning.

SBS VLND (31)

6.00 My Greek Odyssey. 7.00 Tomorrow’s World. 7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 David Jeremiah. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00 Cities Of The Underworld. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Escape To The Country. 1.00 The Surgery Ship.

2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Animal SOS Australia. 3.00 Cities Of The Underworld. 4.00 Escape To The Country.

7.00 The Vicar Of Dibley.

8.30 Vera.

10.30 Great Rail Restorations.

11.30 Vicar Of Dibley. 1.00 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 2.00 Vera. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 My Greek Odyssey.

7FLIX

6.00 Fishing (64) Addiction. 7.00 My Fishing Place. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 Mt Hutt Rescue. 9.00 Counting Cars. 10.00 Pawn Stars. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 Fishy Business. 12.00 The Fishing Show By AFN: Best Of. 1.00 Fishing Addiction. 2.00 Motor Racing.

Shannons SpeedSeries. 4.30 Deep Water Salvage.

5.30 Counting Cars. 6.00 Border Security: International. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line.

8.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Supremacy. (2004) 10.40 MOVIE: In Bruges. (2008) 12.55 Border Security. 2.25 Blokesworld. 3.00 Deep Water Salvage. 4.00 Counting Cars.

10 BOLD

9GEM

Home (53) 6.00 Shopping.

8.00 Tough Tested. 9.00 Reel Action. 9.30 What’s Up Down Under. 10.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 11.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.30 IFISH. 12.00 Pooches At Play. 12.30 Exploring Off The Grid. 1.30 All 4 Adventure.

2.30 What’s Up Down Under.

3.00 MasterChef Australia.

5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 SEAL Team.

11.15 NCIS: Origins.

12.10 Blue Bloods. 1.05 NCIS: LA. 3.00 48 Hours.

5.00 JAG.

9GO!

6.00 Deal (52) Or No Deal.

8.00 Frasier.

10.00 Ridiculousness.

11.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

2.00 Ridiculousness.

3.00 Frasier.

4.00 Friends.

6.30 The Big Bang Theory.

10.00 Frasier.

11.00 Ridiculousness.

12.00 South Park.

12.30 Home Shopping.

1.30 South Park. 3.00 Home Shopping.

7TWO (62)

6.00 Skippy. 6.30 (81) Amazing Facts With Doug Batchelor. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. 12.10 MOVIE: Where No Vultures Fly. (1951) 2.25 MOVIE: Duel In The Jungle. (1954) 4.30 MOVIE: Lawman. (1971) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Gone In 60 Seconds. (2000) Nicolas Cage, Giovanni Ribisi, Angelina Jolie.

10.50 The Closer.

11.50 MOVIE: Accident. (1967) 2.00 MOVIE: Where No Vultures Fly. (1951) 4.15 MOVIE: Blue Murder At St Trinian’s. (1957)

7MATE

6.00 I Love VIP Pets.

(82) 6.30 Booba. 7.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 7.30 The Gamers 2037. 8.00 Allo! Allo! 9.30 Only Fools And Horses. 10.10 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III. 11.20 Ancient Aliens. 12.20 Lost Gold Of World War II. 1.20 Motor Racing. FIA Formula E World C’ship. H’lights. 2.25 Jeopardy! UK. 3.25 Young Sheldon. 3.55 MOVIE: Over The Hedge. (2006) 5.35 MOVIE: Red Dog. (2011) 7.30 MOVIE: Pacific Rim. (2013) 10.10 MOVIE: Walking Tall. (2004) 11.50 Gotham. 12.45 Arrow. 2.30 Jeopardy! UK. 3.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III. 4.30 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 4.50 LEGO Friends: Girls On A Mission. 5.30 Pokémon.

10 PEACH

THURSDAY, May 8

WEDNESDAY, May 7

TUESDAY, May 6

MONDAY, May 5

Morning dubbophotonews.com.au ABC TV (2) 6.00 Programs. 11.30

Creative Types. 12.00 News. 1.00 Landline.

2.00 Restoration Australia. 3.00 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. 3.30 Grand Designs: The Streets. 4.20 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Aust Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch. 9.35 Q+A. 10.35 News. 10.50 The Business. 11.10 Planet America. 11.40 Late Programs.

SBS (3)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Playing Cupid. (2021) 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife.

8.50 9-1-1: Lone Star.

9.50 Suits L.A. 10.50 The Agenda Setters.

11.50 Autopsy USA. 12.50 Treadstone. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

SBS VLND

6.00 Shopping.

(62) 6.30 The Surgery Ship. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes. 1.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 1.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 3.30 Harry’s Practice.

4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes.

5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Shetland. 11.00 Bargain Hunt. 12.00 Late Programs.

7FLIX

6.00 Morning (64) Programs. 10.00 Deep Water Salvage. 11.00 Border Security: Int. 12.00 Border Security. 1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. Austn Late Model C’ship. 3.30 Duck Dynasty. 4.00 Mountain Men. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers: Best Of. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.00 Outback Opal Hunters. 9.00 Gem Hunters Down Under.

10.00 Appalachian Outlaws. 11.00 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 12.00 Late Programs.

SBS

6.00 Sunrise.

(6) 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 TBA. 2.20 Border Security: Int. 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife.

9.05 Doc. 10.05 Accused. Return. 11.05 The Agenda Setters. 12.05 The Act. 1.20 Harry’s Practice.

2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Who Do You Think You Are? 3.00 Travel Shooters.

3.45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.15 Greatest Train Journeys From Above. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Prague With Michael Portillo. 8.25 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Oman. 9.20 Sri Lanka With Alexander Armstrong. 10.15 SBS News. 10.45 Classified. 11.35 Don’t Leave Me. 1.40 Son Of. 3.25 Late Programs.

ABC FAMILY

6.00 Morning (31) Programs.

8.10 APAC Weekly. 8.40 DW Euromaxx. 9.00 Soccer. Major League. Sporting Kansas City v LA Galaxy. 11.30 France 24 English News.

12.00 MOVIE: The Fifth Element. (1997) 2.20 MOVIE: The Fifth Element. (1997) 4.40 MOVIE: The Fifth Element. (1997) 7.00 MOVIE: The Fifth Element. (1997) 9.20 MOVIE: The Fifth Element. (1997) 11.40 MOVIE: The Fifth Element. (1997) 2.05 The Weekly Football Wrap.

2.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

ABC ENT (23)

6.00 Get Clever.

(66) 7.00 It’s Academic.

8.30 Larry The Wonder Pup. 9.00 Shopping.

10.30 House Rules. 12.00 Rebel Wilson’s Pooch Perfect. 1.15 Dancing With The Stars. 3.40 Farmer Wants A Wife. 5.00 Bondi Vet. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent.

8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 9.30 Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders.

10.30 Bones. 12.30 Lie To Me. 1.30 Alias. 2.30 Army Wives.

ABC TV

6.00 Morning (3) Programs. 2.00 Who Do You Think You Are? 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.15 Greatest Train Journeys From Above.

5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS News. 10.30 Living Black.

11.00 Snow. 11.55 Unbroken. 1.35 Invisible. 3.05 Welcome To My Farm. 4.05 Barkley Manor.

5.00 Late Programs.

(22) 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 12.20 Bananas In Pyjamas. 1.40 Ben And Holly. 2.05 Paddington. 2.45 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School: What’s Cooking?

4.00 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach.

5.50 Paddington. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators.

8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 The Crystal Maze.

9.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”.

9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.15 ER. 3.00 Doctor Who. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.40 MythBusters. 5.30 Heartbreak High. 7.00 Hard Quiz. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.10 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 9.35 MythBusters. 10.25 ER. 11.10 Breeders. 11.35 Rage. 12.35 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 1.20 Would I Lie To You? 1.50 MOVIE: Teenage Kicks. (2016) 3.25 Lucy Worsley Investigates. 4.30 A Bite To Eat. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning (2) Programs. 1.00 Call The Midwife. 2.00 Restoration Australia. 3.00 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. 3.25 Grand Designs: The Streets. 4.15 Long Lost Family.

5.05 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent.

Final. 8.30 Creative Types. Final. 9.00 Freddie Mercury: The Final Act. 10.30 The ABC Of...

Final. 11.00 News. 11.15 The Business. 11.35 Late Programs.

ABC FAMILY (22)

6.00 Morning Programs.

9.30 BBC News At Six. 10.00 The Movie Show.

12.00 France 24 English News. 12.30 Homicide.

2.20 Cryptoland. 3.25 BBC News At Ten. 3.55 ABC World News Tonight. 4.20 PBS News.

5.20 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 6.15 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Guy Martin: The World’s Fastest Electric Car? 9.50 Cannes Uncut. 11.25 Alone Australia. 12.30 Taskmaster. 1.25 Love And Sex In India. 2.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

ABC ENT (23)

6.00 Get Clever.

(66) 7.00 It’s Academic.

8.30 Larry The Wonder Pup. 9.00 Shopping.

10.30 House Rules. 12.00 Angel. 3.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. 4.30 Jabba’s Movies. 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 Bones. 12.30 Lie To Me. 1.30 Alias. 2.30 Army Wives.

ABC TV

6.00 Morning (3) Programs. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight. 3.45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.15 World’s Greatest Train Journeys From Above. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust.

6.30 News. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.40 Just One Thing With Michael Mosley. Final. 9.15 The Handmaid’s Tale. 10.15 SBS News. 10.45 My Brilliant Friend. 11.45 The Wall: Cover Your Tracks. 3.05 Welcome To My Farm. 4.05 Barkley Manor. 4.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 12.20 Bananas In Pyjamas. 1.40 Ben And Holly. 2.05 Paddington. 2.45 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School: What’s Cooking?

4.00 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach.

5.50 Paddington. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators.

8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 Deadly 60. 9.20 Hippo Watch With Steve Backshall. 10.05 Merlin. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.15 ER. 3.00 Doctor Who. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.40 MythBusters. 5.30 Heartbreak High. 7.00 Hard Quiz. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 The Cleaner. 9.00 Big Boys. 9.30 Upper Middle Bogan. 10.50 ER. 11.35 Friday Night Dinner. 12.00 Rage. 1.05 Breeders. 1.35 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 2.15 QI. 2.45 Car S.O.S. 3.35 Doctor Who. 4.25 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.00 Dragon Ball Super. 5.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning (2) Programs. 2.00 Restoration Australia. 3.00 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. 3.25 Grand Designs: The Streets. 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Gruen Nation. Final. 8.35 The Weekly. 9.05 Planet America. 9.40 Big Boys. 10.05 Mayfair Witches.

10.50 News. 11.05 The Business. 11.20 Late Programs.

SEVEN

6.00 Today. 9.00 (8) Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Floor. 1.15 My Way. 1.30 Young Sheldon. 2.00 Pointless.

3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon.

4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News.

6.00 9News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 The Floor. 8.45 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators.

9.45 9News Late. 10.15 Wild Cards. 11.15 The Equalizer. 12.05 Young Sheldon. 12.35 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Garden Gurus. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise.

(6) 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 TBA. 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 News.

7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Clarkson’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire UK. 8.30 The Front Bar. 9.30 Unfiltered. 10.00 Nurse Georgie Carroll Sista Flow 2.0. 11.45 St. Denis Medical.

12.15 Midnight Texas. 1.15 Travel Oz. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

ABC TV

6.00 Morning (3) Programs. 3.00 Living Black. 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.15 Greatest Train Journeys From Above. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 The Secret DNA Of Us. Final. 8.35 Liberation: D-Day To Berlin. 9.30 Sherlock & Daughter. New. 10.25 SBS News. 10.55 The Hollow. 12.55 Departure.

2.35 Welcome To My Farm. 3.35 Barkley Manor.

4.30 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. 5.00 Late Programs.

ABC FAMILY

6.00 Morning (31) Programs.

12.05 France 24 English News. 12.35 Super Maximum Retro Show. 1.35 Fanatics: The Deep End. 2.05 Insight. 3.10 BBC News At Ten. 3.40 ABC World News Tonight. 4.10 PBS News. 5.10 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 6.05 Over The Black Dot. 6.35 Travel Man. 7.05 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. 9.20 The UnXplained. 11.00 Homicide. 1.45 Dark Side Of The Ring. 2.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

ABC ENT (23)

6.00 Get Clever.

(66) 7.00 It’s Academic.

8.30 Mystic. 9.00 Shopping. 10.30 House Rules. 12.00 Angel. 3.00 10 Years Younger In 10 Days. 4.00 Puppy School. 5.00 Bondi Vet. 7.00 Judge Judy.

7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 MOVIE: Suddenly 30. (2004) Jennifer Garner.

10.40 First Dates UK. 1.45 10 Years Younger In 10 Days. 2.30 Fresh TV. 3.00 Army Wives. 4.00 First Dates UK.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.55 ER. 2.40 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 3.20 Doctor Who. 4.05 QI. 4.35 MythBusters.

5.30 Heartbreak High. 7.00 Hard Quiz. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 9.00 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. 9.30 Gruen Nation.

10.10 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 11.00 Planet America. 11.30 ER. 12.15 Rage.

1.20 Breeders. 1.45 Sherwood. 4.40 ABC News Update. 5.00 Dragon Ball Super. 5.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

(82) 8.00 The Nanny.

9.00 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Grand Prix of Long Beach. H’lights. 10.05 Bewitched. 10.35 I Dream Of Jeannie. 11.05 Young Sheldon. 12.05 MOVIE: Romantic Rewrite. (2022) 2.00 The Golden Girls. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld.

5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie.

6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.40 MOVIE: Kong: Skull Island.

(2017) 11.00 Seinfeld. 12.10 Love Island UK. 1.10 Supernatural. 3.00 Late Programs.

SBS

6.00 Get Clever.

(66) 7.00 It’s Academic.

8.30 Mystic. 9.00 Shopping. 10.30 House Rules. 12.00 Angel. 3.00 10 Years Younger In 10 Days. 4.00 Puppy School. 5.00 Bondi Vet. 7.00 Judge Judy.

7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 MOVIE: Suddenly 30. (2004) 10.40 First Dates UK. 1.45 10 Years Younger In 10 Days. 2.30 Fresh TV. 3.00 Army Wives. 4.00 First Dates UK.

(22) 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 12.20 Bananas In Pyjamas. 1.40 Ben And Holly. 2.05 Paddington. 2.45 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School: What’s Cooking?

4.00 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach.

5.50 Paddington. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators.

8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.25 Saved By The Barn. 10.05 Merlin. 10.50 Late Programs.

7MATE

6.00 Morning (64) Programs. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 Mt Hutt Rescue. 9.00 Mountain Men. 10.00 Counting Cars. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 American Pickers: Best Of. 12.30 Pawn Stars. 1.30 Outback Opal Hunters.

2.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 3.30 Duck Dynasty. 4.00 Mountain Men. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.00 Outback Truckers. 10.00 Railroad Australia. 11.00 Deadliest Roads. 12.00 Late Programs.

ABC ENT (23)

6.00 Morning (2) Programs. 2.00 Restoration Australia. 3.00 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. 3.30 Grand Designs: The Streets. 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Restoration Australia. Final. 9.00 Grand Designs Aust. 9.55 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. Final. 10.45 News. 11.00 The Business. 11.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. 12.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Gideon’s Way. (81) 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct.

10.00 Rainbow Country. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Midsomer Murders.

2.00 Dad’s Army. 2.45 Antiques Roadshow.

3.15 MOVIE: The Railway Children. (1970) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. 9.40 TBA. 10.50 The Closer. 11.50 Footy Classified. 1.00 Creflo. 1.30 Midsomer Murders. 3.30 Late Programs.

7FLIX

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.00 France 24 English News. 12.30 (Re) Solved. 1.25 My Life Online. 1.55 Queer Sports.

2.50 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.25 BBC News At Ten. 3.55 ABC World News Tonight. 4.20 PBS News. 5.20 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies.

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7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Contact.

(1997) 11.15 MOVIE: Mars Attacks! (1996) 1.10 Letterkenny. 2.35 NHK World English News.

5.00 Al Jazeera.

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8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 Abbott Elementary.

9.25 Doctor Who. 11.00 Late Programs.

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9.30 Camper Deals. 10.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 11.30 Navigating The World. 1.30 JAG. 2.30 Star Trek: Voyager.

3.30 Jake And The Fatman.

4.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 FBI. 11.15 Jake And The Fatman. 12.15 Shopping. 2.15 ST: Voyager. 3.10 JAG.

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9.50 Freddy And The Eighth. 10.50 9News Late. 11.20 The Equalizer. 12.10 Young Sheldon.

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Roos down Jets in Christie and Hood Castlereagh League Round 1

By BRYSON LUFF THE many supporters of the Coolah Kangaroos would have left Coolah’s Bowen Oval last Saturday afternoon well pleased with the performance of both their sides against the visiting Narromine Jets in the opening round of the 2025 Christie and Hood Castlereagh League competition.

The afternoon opened up with a rematch of the 2024 league tag grand final which saw the Jets come away with the premiership following a thrilling 14 to 10 victory over the Flyers.

This time around the result was well and truly reversed with the Flyers registering a very impressive 34 to 10 victory, with their dynamic fullback Brooklyn Blackadder crossing for five tries.

The first-grade encounter saw the home side defending the Boronia Cup for the sixth time and, just as it was in 2024, Bowen Oval proved to be an impenetrable fortress for visiting teams with the Roos recording a solid 26 to 16 win over the Jets.

That win sets up an absolute blockbuster Boronia Cup Challenge game against the Cobar Roosters this coming Saturday with the game also being a grand final re-match between the two sides.

The Roosters started their 2025 campaign off in fine style by providing the Warren Bulldogs with a

reality check in their game played at Warren’s Victoria Park. The Roosters had the game well and truly sewn up at half time with a 34 to nil lead, and whilst the home side slowed the score board down in the second half, the visitors strutted from the field with a 50 to nil win under their belt.

That win made it a double for the Roosters who also took the league tag with a narrow 18 to 14 victory.

Also scoring two wins were the Dunedoo Swans in their games against the Coonamble Bears at Coonamble with the Swannette’s Chelsea Gallagher crossing for an incredible eight tries in her side’s big 68 to 14 win over the home side.

In first grade, the Swans continued the good form that they showed in the knockout a couple of weeks ago and, after leading 16 to 12 at the break, they were able to extend the four points difference to ten to come away with tough 36 to 26 win.

At Coonabarabran the Unicorns were always in control of their game against the Gulgong Bull Terriers, at one stage leading 48 to six before taking the game 54 to 18. The home side also got up in the league tag in what was a close affair, winning 14 to 10.

The Baradine Magpies had little trouble in overrunning the Gilgandra Pink Panthers at Baradine in the league tag, the final score

being 14 to 10.

Turning to round two of the competition this weekend, the obvious match of the round will again take place at Coolah when the Kangaroos entertain their grand final opponents from last year, the Cobar Roosters, in a Boronia Cup challenge game.

The Roosters were the only side to lower Coolah’s colours last year, that being in the preliminary final played at Dunedoo, and they will be out to erase the memory of their lacklustre performance in the grand final and wrest the Boronia Cup from the Roos – so the scene is set for a great game of rugby league.

In the league tag, the Jessica Skinner Challenge Cup match between the Narromine Jets and the Dunedoo Swannettes shapes as another enthralling game between these two sides who have had some epic battles in recent times.

The Swannettes are coming off a big win over Coonamble whilst the Jets tasted defeat for the first time since 2023 when they were well beaten by Coolah last Saturday and they will be looking to bounce back.

The first-grade encounter at Narromine should also be well worth viewing with the Swans surprising everyone so far this year, whilst the Jets will be out to kick start their season with a win at home.

Christie and Hood Castlereagh League – Round 1 Scores League Tag Coolah Flyers 34 (Brooklyn Blackadder 5, Erin Bush tries, Tori Mogg 5 goals) defeated Narromine Jets 10 (Haleigh McCarney, Minnie Peisley tries, Lily Spackman goal).

Coonabarabran Unicorns 14 (Meg Walton 2, Anthea Karavas tries, Zoe Wark goal) defeated Gulgong 10 (Chloe Patrick 2 tries, Lolly Tumpey goal).

Dunedoo Swannettes 68 (Chelsea Gallagher 8, Shelley Cox 4, Hayley Berg tries, Georgia Price 8 goals) defeated Coonamble Bears 14 (Shakaye Walker 2, Mia Nalder tries, Kaleeha Jones goal.)

Cobar Roosters 18 (Taylah Good 2, Kayla Hassan-Williams tries, Brianna Watson 2, Good goals) defeated Warren Bulldogs 14 (Mab Fuller, Harmonie Morris, Kaitlyn Brown tries, Maddie Marks goal) Baradine Magpies 54 (Suzannah Carey 3, Emily Murray, Adda Craig, Savannah Carey, Zali Fulton, Stephanie Dewson, Paula Evans, Piper Walker, Chelsea Woodham tries, Craig 2, Jorja Carey, Suzzanah Carey goals) defeated Gilgandra Pink Panthers 0.

Competition ladder Baradine 3, Dunedoo 3, Coolah 3, Cobar 3, Coonabarabran 3, Warren 1, Gulgong 1, Narromine 1, Coonamble 1, Gilgandra 1.

First Grade

Coolah Kangaroos 26 (Jacob Medd, Sam Wesley, Dan Lane, Austin Burgess, Hugh Wesley tries, Lane 3 goals) defeated Narromine Jets 16 (Cory Cox 2, Ryan Richardson tries, Cox 2 goals) Coonabarabran Unicorns 54 (Nick Willoughby 3, Eddie Kuras, Sonny-Bill Walker, Donald Kuras, Bard Fuller, Dane Kershaw, Dave Sulter, Jordan Baker tries, Fuller 6, Walker goals) defeated Gulgong Bull Terriers 18 (Toby O’Leary, Fred May, Jason Morrison, Will Hawkins tries, Oliver Hollow goal).

Dunedoo Swans 36 (Chris Fuller, Ben Gallagher, Mana Dermott, Sam Coe, Nathan Duce, Dan Troutman tries, Ty Sutherland 6 goals) defeated Coonamble Bears 26 (Jye Dixon 2, Daniel Sangster, Jack Kelly, Blake Jones tries, Brenton Glover 3 goals).

Cobar Roosters 50 (Tim Hillam 2, Kai Taylor, Jack Brown, Kai Greenwood, Oisin McMullen, Christopher Crotty, Lachlan Ford tries, Thomas Plater 7 goals) defeated Warren Bulldogs 0.

Baradine bye Competition Ladder Cobar 3, Coonabarabran 3, Coolah 3, Dunedoo 3, Baradine 3, Coonamble 1, Narromine 1, Gulgong 1, Warren.

Round 2, Saturday, May 3 Coonabarabran V Warren, Gulgong V Baradine, Narromine V Dunedoo (Jessica Skinner Challenge Cup), Coolah V Cobar (Boronia Cup Challenge), Gilgandra V Coonamble.

Check with local media and club socials for game times.

KANGAROOS TOUR TO RETURN IN 2025: PUTTING THE OLD FOE TO THE TEST

By DALLAS REEVES THE times are always achanging in rugby league, but 2025 will see a return of a once-proud tradition: a Kangaroos tour to England.

For the first time since 2003, Australia will play England in England in a three-Test series.

The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC), alongside Rugby League Commercial, The Rugby Football League, and International Rugby League, announced recently that the Australian Kangaroos and England will contest the first three-Test Ashes series in 22 years.

ARLC chairman Peter V’landys said Kangaroo Tours have produced some of the greatest moments in the history of the game.

“We are proud to revive one of the great rugby league traditions. The ARLC believes in the international game. Kangaroo tours are an iconic part of rugby league folklore.”

National Rugby League chief executive officer Andrew Abdo said the first Kangaroos tour of England in a couple of decades will excite fans on both sides of

What goes on tour: Famous incidents from the Ashes of old, included a famous pub brawl between the 1978 Kangaroos and legendary British punk Band, The Jam. IMAGE: NRL.COM.

the globe.

“The Ashes has such a storied history,” he said. “A Kangaroos tour unites the rugby league southern and northern hemispheres, and is an incredible opportunity to grow the international game.”

So, what will be different

this time?

The Kangaroos tour will not include a trip to France.

Tour games are also not part of the equation, with the three Tests being played on consecutive Saturdays.

Kangaroos tours used to be rugby league’s equivalent of a marathon, with

more matches than a competition season.

Australia played 45 matches on the 1908/09 tour, and the least amount of games on tour up until 1960 was 28 in 1956/57 when Australia lost 3-0 to Great Britain, but defeated France 3-0 in the Test

matches.

When the ‘Invincibles’ went through the 1982 Kangaroos tour undefeated for the first time, they had to win 22 games, including three Tests against Great Britain and a further two against France, to do so.

In 1986, the ‘Unbeatables’

won 20 games, including the same amount of Tests (five).

By 1994 that had reduced to 18 games. The Super League War ended any chance of a 1990s tour and then the aftermath of September 11 attacks reduced the 2001 Kangaroos tour to just the three Tests. The seeds for truncated tours were sown.

So, what will there be in 2025?

There will be an England side desperate to show they are still a quality outfit after the rise of Samoa and Tonga in the international rugby league landscape in recent seasons.

There will be parochial ‘northern’ crowds in England at two amazing stadiums with the final Test in rugby league heartland at Leeds.

Across the last two decades when Kangaroos tours -- once the elite honour of a rugby league player -- were discontinued, State of Origin took over as the showpiece of representative rugby league in Australia. So there will be the chance for Test rugby league to dominate pub conversations again.

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Rain dampens Duck numbers, with AGM on Sunday

Ducks' ANZAC Day swim: Back, Mark Prentice, Jack Allen, second row from top, Norm Bahr, Ron Everett, Bob Rich, John Wherritt, Neil Harris, third row, Nicole Johnson, Glenn Smith, front, Ester Grace, Allan Quinn, Peter Hargreaves, Judy Walsh, Dave Sparkes, Bill Greenwood, Doug Fuller.

ALTHOUGH it was pretty wet outside, the atmosphere in the pool was very pleasant last Sunday, however just 15 of the Duck flock were on-deck to enjoy the morning’s competition.

Jack Allen was one swimmer keen to warm-up before he took to the rugby league field to takeon Macquarie. He then ploughed through the field in the final of the 25-metre Freestyle to touch-out Neil Harris, Peter Hargreaves and Norm Bahr.

Glen Smith and Rob Rich were also a bit keen in the final of the 2x50-metre Breaststroke Brace Relay when they went a little too-fast and got the red flag. Bill Greenwood and Mark Prentice were then promoted to first place with the teams of Nicole Johnstone and Dave Sparkes, Judy Walsh and Allen Quinn, and John Wherritt and Jack Allen, making-up the places.

Glen’s luck didn’t change after he again broke his time in the final of the 50-metre Backstroke with Neil Harris also suffering the same fate. Peter Hargreaves was therefore more than happy to get the win from Jack Allan and Norm Bahr.

Not to be outdone, Norm timed his swim to perfection when he won the closest-to-time 25-metre Freestyle from Mark Prentice in second spot and Doug Fuller taking third.

April point-score winners were Jack Allen 41, Nicole Johnstone 40, and Judy Walsh 38.

This Sunday, the club will hold their Annual General Meeting, so we are looking forward to seeing all members in attendance.

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Roos are two-from-two LAST-MINUTE REPRIEVE FOR on the road in CW rugby FISHIES OVER MACQUARIE

By GEOFF MANN

DUBBO Kangaroos continued their perfect start to the season after holding-off Orange City on Saturday.

Despite persistent rain the Roos hopped out to a 25-0 lead with tries to half Gemmell, hooker Gillespie, and winger Fittler, plus one other and a penalty by fullback Whillock but, as tiredness set-in and the yellow cards started coming, they were forced to defend for the last 20 minutes before claiming a worthy victory by 25-13.

The Rooette’s also came from behind to defeat an unfamiliar Orange City Lions side 29-8. The Lions had won their first round clash 77-0 against Cowra and provided stern opposition to the two-time premiers. Alahna Ryan crossed for two tries and new No 8 Sala Cameira, one.

The Roos face a third straight Saturday on the road when they meet Orange Emus in all grades this week. The Emus will be a real litmus test for the Red Kangaroos following their 53-0 demolition of three-time premiers, Bathurst Bulldogs on Saturday.

By GEOFF MANN

DUBBO CYMS Fishies welcomed back half Bayden Searle who delivered a last-minute penalty for a nail-biting 20-18 win over Macquarie.

The Fishies had to fight hard against Raiders freshman coach Justin Carney and his new-look young Macquarie team.

The Raiders led throughout before tries to Ben Marlin, Alex Bonham, and winger Jack Allen set up a cliff-hanger finale.

In other games, Wellington downed

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Nyngan 20-0 with former Test player Blake Ferguson prominent at fullback, Bathurst St Pats defeated the Panthers 30-10, Orange Hawks downed Lithgow Workies 26-10 and Forbes new era with several former Parkes Spacemen in the side, proved too strong for Parkes, winning 46-16.

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WEST DUBBO BOWLS REPORT Contributed by CLUB DUBBO STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Darren Connolly and Tim Farrell are at St Johns Park and Cabramatta this week competing in the Bowls NSW Men’s Champion of Club Champions Pairs Championship.

In other news, Club Dubbo is proud to sponsor an Indigenous West Dubbo team to Warilla next week for a big tournament with players Nathan Collis, Cooper Dart, Warren Towney, and Liam Morrow to carry the club colours in their endeavour to win the big money on offer.

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS Last weekend’s Women’s and Men’s Triples Championships were washedout. The men’s championships have been rescheduled for Saturday May 10, with the women’s championships on a date yet to be determined.

The Open Gender Single’s Championship commences this Saturday May 3 at 11am. Section 1: C Dart, M Collin, W Van Der Mey. Section 2: T Drewitt, L Gilholme, M Smith. Section 3: B Margery, M Low, G Dart. Section 4: L Burden, K Dart, A Brown. Section 5: D Jeffries, C Jeffery, J Stephenson. Section 6: J Fardell, D Byrne, D Morris. Section 7: G Collin, R See, S Robinson. Section 8: T Silk, E

Lamont, D Stanley. Section 9: S Evans, W Towney, J Silk. Sectional play is first to 17, with the non-player in each group of three to mark. The nine sectional winners play off on Sunday, May 4.

First round of the Women’s Fours Championship is also on Saturday, May 10. Both the Men’s and Women’s Major/ Minor Pairs Championships begin on Saturday May 17.

Details of all men’s and women’s championship events are on the Club Notice-board. Players need to check the Notice-board, which is located in the new locker room, for full details.

BOWLING ARM SEMINAR Club Dubbo has obtained the services of Allan Starrett, a bowling arm guru from Newcastle, to come to the club and provide his expert tuition and knowledge. Allan will be at the club on Monday and Tuesday, May 19 and 20. This will be a free service for West Dubbo members, and all enquiries need to go through our mondaine bowls’ manager, Anthony Brown.

SOCIAL BOWLS Anzac Day Social Bowls was on last Friday with avid players, after attending the Dawn Service, traversed two greens to compete for $1000 in prize-money in an event sponsored by Club Dubbo.

Winners were Tash Morris and Dan Morris and Glenn Morrison, just beating

Winners of Anzac Day Morning Bowls tournament, Dan Morris and Tash Morris and Glenn Morrison.

Second place-getters in the Anzac Day Morning Bowls, Jay Stephenson, Ros Gilholme, and John Zeb.

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the team of John Zeb, Ros Gilholme, and Jay Stephenson for the major purse. Aileen Beecroft, Bill Van Der Mey, and Marg Rich were third, with John Fardell, Bev Margery, and Greg Colin fourth. Best Losing Card went to Pam Dawson and Warren Towney.

Last Wednesday, Warren Brown, and Max Low were the competition winners, edging-out Tony Leonard, John Cole, and Steve Ryan. Steve Evans and Bill Van Der Mey were third with Warren Brown’s day made after winning the sizeable Lucky Draw money also!

CLUB ACTIVITIES New members’ locker room is now open and ready for use with members requiring a free locker – there are 10 remaining – needing to contact bowls’ manager, Anthony, before they are all

claimed.

Thursday, Friday, and Sunday nights’ popular meat, fruit, and vegetable raffles continue to draw large crowds. In addition, this Thursday night’s members’ badge draw is up to $7500, whilst Friday’s badge draw stands at $9000.

COMING UP Open Gender Singles Championship – Saturday, May 3 Women’s Fours Championship (Round One) – Saturday, May 10 Men’s Triples Championship – Saturday, May 10 Bowling Arm Seminar – Monday, Tuesday, May 19–20 Thought for the Week – “The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20, has wasted 30 years of his life.” (Muhammad Ali)

Rain does not deter some great Sunday competition Contributed by DUBBO RSL BOWLS

WHILE the rain was very welcome last Sunday, it unfortunately kept quite a number of our players away with only 22 of the mosthardy competitors fronting-up for 14 completed ends before evenheavier downpours finally called a halt to proceedings.

Winning the day with a con-

vincing margin, however, was the team of Merv Teale, John Zeb, and Bryan O’Sullivan, victors by 16-6 from Leo Balstad, Ray Strawhan, and Peter Bennison.

Col Teale and Eric Satchel then played a game of pairs, taking second place of the day, with a 1510 shot win over Frank Armstrong and Mick Strawhan.

Third place on the day was won

by Mary Perry, Shirley Marchant, and Alan Andriske by 17-10 from Tracey Keenan, Steve Evans, and Graham Ross.

Last but not least, were the teams on Rink One bringing up the rear with Gaye Teale, Alan Stratford, and Paul Goodstat winning by 17-12 shots over Mel Giddings, Chris Straojny, and Sue Armstrong.

Shirley Marchant, Gaye Teale, and Alan Andriske, were also the winners of the Lucky Numbers with the winning “resters” were John Zeb and Mick Strawhan As always, new and casual players are most-welcome and can call 0419 248 520 for further information. Players names to be in by 9am for a 9.30 start!

Central West Australian Football bounces back this week

By GEOFF MANN DUBBO Demons are off to Orange to play the Tigers on Saturday in central West Australian Football action.

For supporters, it will be interesting to see new faces combining with longer-term Demons in the Men’s grades.

The Demons’ women start their title defence with Emily Warner, the five-time Central West Player of the Year, expected to work well with “Speedy” Sinclair, Meg McLeod, and other junior stars stepping-up to the big time.

A gala Day will be held the following weekend at South Dubbo Oval.

Hockey men back in action this Saturday After a win and a draw in Round One, the Dubbo Lions meet Orange Warriors in Parkes on Saturday in Central West hockey action.

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