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at the time of the visit by the Council officers.

The attack hasn’t frightened the active octagenarian but it will make him more aware, he said. He will also not walk Dottie, his Jack Russell, around town.

“I wouldn’t walk my dog in this town on a lead because there’s too many pig dogs that escape every now and again. My dog would be just a victim.”

By SHARON BONTHUYS

Additional reporting

by ANDREW TARRY, GOVERNMENT REPORTER

By SHARON BONTHUYS THE hardworking volunteers at the Narromine Men’s Shed returned from their end of year break to fi nd yet another lot of unwanted furniture dumped behind their premises.

Several lounge chairs in poor condition, three mattresses, broken cabinetry and a broken portacot were dumped behind the premises over the new year. The dumped items impeded access to the rear of the Men’s Shed, the area where the volunteers do their repair and restoration work.

Dumping has become a semi-regular occurrence at the site, which fronts Dandaloo Street in the central business district and backs onto the laneway behind. With CCTV out of action at the site and also on the neighbouring USMC building which overlooks the rear of the Men’s Shed, it is relatively easy for people to come and go in the laneway without being seen.

The ongoing dumping frustrates Narromine Men’s Shed coordinator, John Edmunds.

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A WAR of words has erupted about freely roaming dogs across the Narromine Shire in the wake of a vicious attack on an 86-year old Trangie resident last Saturday morning.

The unprovoked attack on Graeme Doyle has placed the spotlight on an issue that concerned locals in Trangie and Narromine say is being ignored across the shire, and has intensified calls for better animal control.

Graeme was walking in Trangie when a “small white terrier type dog” rushed out from a property and bit him on the left leg.

“It f lew out from the house and went round behind me and got me from behind,” Graeme told the Narromine Star.

Graeme said the dog owner came running from the house in her nightgown and grabbed the dog.

“I said, ‘it got me’ and she said, ‘yeah I know, I saw that’ and took off inside. I haven’t seen her since.” No apology was issued, he said.

Treated at the Trangie hospital, Graeme received a tetanus injection as a precaution and is now recovering at home.

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Roaming dog issue fires up on social media

Graeme Doyle, 86, was bitten by a dog in Trangie on January 20. PHOTO: NARROMINE STAR.

romine Shire Council visited Graeme at home on Saturday after the attack was reported.

It is believed they then visited the dog owner. It is not known if the dog owner was home

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GRAEME Doyle’s attack is the fi nal straw for fed up Trangie residents who have been complaining to the Narromine Shire Council to take action for some time.

A photo of Graeme’s deep, unsightly leg injury was posted to local social media and shocked residents from across the shire were quick to voice their concerns.

But the serious incident has also highlighted the deep divide in the Trangie community on the roaming dog issue, in particular, as debate unfolded on different social media groups in the town.

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Thursday, January 25, 2024 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

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THE FORECAST Thursday, January 25 Min 27. Max 41. Partly cloudy. Chance of any rain: 5% Central West Slopes and Plains area: Partly cloudy. The chance of a thunderstorm in the south in the late afternoon and evening. Winds northerly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to 23 to 28 with daytime temperatures reaching 38 to 43.

Sun protection recommended from 9:00 am to 5:40 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 14 [Extreme] Friday, January 26 Min 28. Max 40. Mostly sunny. Chance of any rain: 20%

By SHARON BONTHUYS LATE last year the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) expanded its anti-scam technology as part of a national effort to combat the rise of increasingly complex fraud and scams.

“Scam Indicator” technology, conceived and developed in partnership with Quantium Telstra1 to help protect joint Telstra and CBA customers, went “live” in late October 2023 and will be extended to other organisations that process payments.

NameCheck gives customers an indication of whether the name and account details they entered look correct before they make a payment. CallerCheck helps customers verify through the associated app that the call they are receiving is from the bank.

CBA Chief Executive Officer Matt Comyn said: “We are focused on helping customers stay safe by improving early detection and prevention of scams and want to make Australia less attractive for scammers.

“This type of crime is constantly evolving, so to combat it effectively we must coordinate across fi nancial institutions, telcos, government, social media and digital platforms.”

NameCheck and CallerCheck CBA’S NameCheck technology was created to help reduce payment redirection or business email comproCentral West Slopes and Plains area: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds northwest to northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h increasing to 25 to 40 km/h during the morning then tending south to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to 22 to 28 with daytime temperatures reaching 29 to 43.

Sun protection recommended from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 14 [Extreme] Saturday, January 27 Min 20. Max 34. Mostly sunny. Chance of any rain: 5% Central West Slopes and Plains area: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower on the north-

mise scams, a bank spokesperson said. This is where an individual or business email account has been hacked and genuine invoices are then altered to redirect valid payments to a scammer.

NameCheck also helps customers avoid making mistakes when keying payment details.

CallerCheck gives customers peace of mind that CBA is genuinely contacting them by triggering a notification to the customer’s CommBank app verifying the call is from the bank. The customer can log in and verify their identity in-app, removing the need to provide personal information over the phone.

“Prior to CallerCheck there was no easy way for a customer to verify if they were genuinely speaking to the bank. [This] gives customers the confidence that our call is genuine and can be confi rmed in real time in the safe and controlled environment of the CommBank app,” said CBA’s Group Executive Retail Banking, Angus Sullivan.

Great, but still challenges WHILE well-intentioned, the new NameCheck and CallerCheck technology still may provide some challenges for elderly people and others who struggle to safely navigate the online world. The Narromine Star sought further advice from CBA on the safe use of the new technology by such people.

An issue we identified included the suggestion to contact the payee di-

ern slopes in the morning. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds southerly 25 to 35 km/h.

Overnight temperatures falling to between 15 and 22 with daytime temperatures reaching 29 to 37.

Sun protection recommended from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 13 [Extreme] Sunday, January 28 Min 19. Max 37. Sunny. Chance of any rain: 10% Monday, January 29 Min 22. Max 36. Possible shower. Possible rainfall: 0 to 1 mm. Chance of any rain: 40% Tuesday, January 30 Min 23. Max 33. Shower or two. Possible rainfall: 0 to 9 mm. Chance of any rain: 60%

rectly to confi rm their bank details, as you could potentially be contacting a scammer.

The bank cautioned against calling the number provided in the payment request, and to look for a number associated with a verified information source for the payee.

“Contact the organisation from a number you can verify – for example, the phone number provided on your monthly statement, in the phone book, or on their website,” a CBA spokesperson said.

This caution also extends to phone calls people may receive, pressuring them to make payments over the phone.

“If the caller claims to be from CommBank and you bank with CommBank, ask the caller to send you a notification via the CommBank app to verify it’s who they say it is,” the CBA spokesperson said.

If you don’t use a banking app, tell the caller you’ll call them back, hang up and fi nd a verified number as suggested and ring that number to check if it is indeed someone from the bank who has contacted you.

“Scammers may be able to send you a text message that looks like it’s from a trusted organisation, but they cannot send you a message in the CommBank app.”

If you have difficulty navigating your online banking, ask a trusted family member or friend for assistance. If a branch of your bank is easily accessible, pop in and ask to speak to a manager.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, January 25, 2024

Trangie community meets on controversial Narwonah proposal

By ANDREW TARRY ANOTHER public meeting was recently hosted locally on a controversial proposal for a toxic waste facility in the shire.

Narromine Shire Positive Change Community Group held the information session on the Asia Pacific Waste Solutions’ (APWS) proposal for a waste-to-energy facility at Narwonah just outside of Narromine.

The event — held at the

Wungunja Cultural Centre last Wednesday — was well-attended by members of both the Trangie and Narromine communities.

There were, however, no guest presenters at this session as there have been at previous events. The meeting, though, did provide an opportunity for community members to voice their concerns and to listen to the arguments made by the community group.

Throughout the presentation, several people spoke

about their misgivings over the potential harm from toxic chemicals being treated at the facility.

During this debate, Narromine Shire Councillor Adine Hoey stated that there was some “misinformation” circulating about the proposal.

Cr Hoey added that while Narromine Council unanimously voted to approve the sale of land for the facility, it had not voted to approve a proposal for a facility to be developed at Narwonah.

Cr Hoey also revealed the option to purchase the land had now expired and therefore, at this stage, there is no proposal to Council to develop any kind of facility at the location.

Further, although documents from APWS have been given to the public with information sessions also held by representatives of the company, a proponent for the development of the waste-to-energy facility has not yet approached Narromine Shire Council for

input, she said.

These comments, indicating doubt over the facility’s approval, were welcomed by the session organisers and by many attendees.

Locals at the event later thanked the organisers for offering the opportunity to give voice to their genuine concerns over the facility.

The community group also signalled its intention to continue information sessions for the foreseeable future on the issue.

Australia Day events in the shire

By SHARON BONTHUYS THE Narromine Shire Council has planned the following free Australia Day events to be held in Narromine and Trangie tomorrow, January 26.

The day begins with a free barbecue breakfast at Dundas Park, Narromine, starting at 8.00 am. This will be followed by an address by the Australia Day Ambassador, Ms Michelle Leonard OAM, and the announcement of local civic awards.

The Aquatic Centres in Narromine and Trangie will have free entry on Australia Day so check with your local centre to see the times when the free entry will apply. A Rugby camp will also take place in Narromine.

The civic action shifts to Trangie In the early evening, where thanks to the efforts of the Trangie Action Group, lo-

cals will gather at 5.30pm at the Trangie Bowling Club and enjoy delicious free meat and gravy rolls for dinner. Australia Day Ambassador Doug Menzies is the special guest and will address the gathering before the announcement of local civic awards.

There are no formal or informal activities planned for Tomingley tomorrow as far as we have been able to determine. The Narromine Star has confi rmed the Cross Roads Hotel will be open “the usual hours”, but publican Ben has indicated the pub is not planning any special activities for the day.

For further details on Australia Day activities, see the advertisements in this issue.

We’ll have a full wrap up on the shire’s civic awards and these events in next week’s issue.

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Thursday, January 25, 2024 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

Focus on growth at RDA Orana summit

By HARRIET GILMORE INCREASING and enhancing the economic development of the central west is the aim of a major conference in February.

Regional Development Australia (RDA) Orana is hosting their seventh Inland Growth Summit in Dubbo next month; with the event spotlighting ways to help grow the Orana region.

To achieve this ambitious goal, the two-day meet will feature a range of highly-respected and experienced guest speakers and panelists.

These will include Warren local, Amanda Ferrari, from Boarding Schools Expo Australia; Nyngan agri-tourism entrepreneur, Angie Armstrong from “Callubri Station”; as well as Regional Education Commissioner, Fiona Nash.

Other high-profile speakers, include Bega Group Chairman, Barry Irvin; Circular Australia CEO, Lisa McLean; Yurruga Co-founder, Joe Williams; and Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association (ICPA) NSW President,

RDA Orana will host their seventh Inland Summit next month, with the aim of Increasing and enhancing the economic development in the central west. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Tanya Mitchell.

RDA Orana CEO, Justine Campbell, said the summit will shine a spotlight on “ideators, thought leaders, and en-

trepreneurs” who are making inland Australia more innovative, economically-vibrant, and inclusive.

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“The 2024 Inland Growth Summit will provide an opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience, establish and strengthen partnerships, and co-develop solutions for the Orana region.”

The event will also showcase a variety of keynote presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities for people interested in innovation, entrepreneurship, and the future of regional NSW. Session topics for the summit include economic and environmental development with social equity through a circular economy; the changing landscape of training and education and its implications on regional NSW; initiatives promoting living, working and investing in the regions; digital connectivity in regional and remote NSW; technology and how it is transforming rural and remote health; and current and emerging trends for tourism and hospitality.

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Shoppers are continuing to feel the pinch at the supermarket checkout amid the worsening cost-of-living crisis, new data from the “Compare the Market” group has shown.

Some of the biggest price hikes of the items analysed were for olive oil, tinned vegetables, potatoes, and cleaning products.

Compare the Market’s Chris Ford said any price hike would impact Australian families

who are already doing it tough.

“A price increase of a few dollars here and there, may not seem like much, but it can have a significant impact on the weekly budget — especially if you’re doing a big grocery shop,” Mr Ford said.

“We know that the big supermarkets are trying to lure in customers by locking in or dropping prices, but our analysis shows that many of the essentials we shop for each week have actually increased since last year,” he added.

The rises, he said, are only adding to other cost-of-living increases in our community.

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Just as households are feeling the pinch, Mr Ford said supermarkets, farmers and companies producing these items are also seeing their costs increase.

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Men’s Shed deals with more dumping From page 1 “Nothing here can be used. It all has to be dumped. We have to haul it away and pay for it to be dumped,” he told the Narromine Star.

The vast majority of the Men’s Shed members are elderly and in no physical condition to be lifting heavy furniture onto utes or trailers for disposal at the Narromine Waste Management Facility just south of town. The oldest member at the Narromine Men’s Shed is 92, John said. About 70 members have died over the past decade, seriously reducing the numbers of volunteers at the shed over the years.

Money spent paying to dispose of the dumped items takes away from the work the Men’s Shed does voluntarily for the local community.

“We are a charity and any money we make in Narromine stays here.

We give to all the local schools, including for Christian education, and we also support other charities,” he said.

The Narromine Shire Council had kindly helped remove the last lot of dumped items from the laneway behind the premises last year, John said, but the organisation was warned then that it would be responsible for future removals.

A council sign prominently erected at the entrance to the laneway warns that dumping is illegal. The council’s website also encourages the reporting of illegal dumping on private and public land.

“If you see or are aware of illegal activity call the NSW Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000,” the website states.

Is it a matter of people not being able to afford the cost of disposing of unwanted furniture in the current cost of living crisis, a genuine desire to see pre-loved items repurposed, or some other reason prompting the dump-

ing at the Men’s Shed?

John Edmunds believes that locals are dumping on their doorstep because they are unable to afford the fees at the local council-run tip, and through laziness.

He said people will ring the Men’s Shed and tell the volunteers they have big furniture items to drop off, but are often told no because the items cannot be repurposed.

“We don’t take anything with particleboard anymore because if it gets wet it swells and we can’t use it.

We still get particleboard items left here.

“It costs $24.50 to dump a mattress at the tip. What would it cost for all this?” he said, waving his hand at the array of dumped items.

The fees and charges for disposing of unwanted items at the Narromine tip are available on the council website. Minimum costs for a ute or car trailer load of unsorted domestic, commercial or industrial mixed waste to be deposited at the council-run waste management facility start at $20, or $37 if the load is sorted.

This can rise to hundreds of dollars for large truck and trailer loads.

John said the Men’s Shed will approach the Narromine Shire Council to seek a waiver of landfi ll fees when they remove the dumped items. The volunteers will also erect new signs stipulating ‘no dumping’ at the site.

The Narromine Star approached St Vincent de Paul Society to fi nd out if the local store had also experienced illegal dumping over the holiday period, but did not receive a response prior to publication.

HAVE you witnessed illegal dumping in and around your local charity organisations in the Narromine Shire? Feel free to drop us a line or have a confidential chat. And don’t forget to report illegal dumping incidents to the NSW Police or Crimestoppers. Your report may just solve a crime.

Broken and unwanted items should go to the tip, not the Men’s Shed.

This CCTV on the USMC overlooking the Men’s Shed is out of action.

Just some of the items dumped behind the Narromine Men’s Shed. PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR.

People clearly do not heed the signage on the laneway.

How can these items possibly be repurposed. Shame on those who dump!

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Thursday, January 25, 2024 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

Dog attack intensifies

Graeme’s injury. PHOTO: PAM DOYLE.

By SHARON BONTHUYS Additional reporting

by ANDREW TARRY, GOVERNMENT REPORTER From page 1 A comment about someone in the community allegedly complaining of animal neglect to the RSPCA unleashed a tirade of insults about troublemaking “whingers”, and other unsavoury suggestions that the Narromine Star will not print.

A moderator of the Trangie Community Notice Board social media group also posted a message from the local postal contractor warning that roaming dogs would impact mail deliveries in the town.

“If you have dogs that can’t be restrained or are roaming free and chasing the mailman [sic] don’t expect mail or parcels to be delivered to your home,” the post on behalf of the mail contractor reads.

“As we cannot notify you by letter you’ll be required to collect your mail and parcels at the post office until you can reassure us the dogs are restrained and won’t be a problem…

“Sorry for any inconvenience but this needs to be fi xed

Graeme Doyle, Kylie Moore and Jenny Lee. PHOTO: NARROMINE STAR.

Some of the dogs roaming on Kylie’s land. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED.

Kylie Moore.

PHOTO: NARROMINE STAR.

now and this is the law by Australia Post.”

The moderator subsequently had to remove several comments and warn posters about bullying behaviour.

Some of the comments that have appeared on social media that we can print include: f “I’ve just stopped walking altogether.” f “It seems the shire isn’t too concerned about the constant reports of dangerous dogs loose in Trangie all the time.” f “Trouble is these dogs can also wander and cause trauma and death to stock. I have experienced this several times. My goat was killed in my back yard.”

One woman takes on the town – and pays the price THE dog attack on Graeme Doyle has come after weeks of regular social media posts by Trangie resident Kylie Moore, who has had enough of roaming dogs entering her property, chasing and maiming her horses in their paddock, and killing dozens of her chickens.

She has regularly complained about roaming dogs and dog attacks on her animals to council over sever-

al years but not seen any defi nitive action, she said, other than to brand her a problem complainant. She has also been ridiculed by some local residents for her posts on social media.

Dogs that Kylie has personally trapped and handed over to the council would appear to have been returned to their owners without impunity, she said.

Kylie has posted several photos and videos of roaming dogs to social media over time.

Most recently, she has also reported incidents that occurred on New Year’s Eve 2023 when several dogs were fi lmed in daylight on her property, and midnight attacks on January 6, where a chicken and goat were killed, and again on January 13 when dogs went after her horses.

In 2021 she lost several dozen chickens to a vicious attack for which the owners of the attacking animal were never held accountable. The sound of her chooks screaming as they were being slaughtered in that senseless attack is something that has remained with her.

“But not one of these [dog owners will] apologise. It’s always our fault.”

On two occasions alone this month, concerned locals have

woken Kylie in the night to report dogs terrorising her horses in their paddock near the Mitchell Highway. “[A neighbour] came around in her nightie at 12.15am and woke me up. She had been watching me post about these dogs. She told me to get a gun.”

I would if I could.”

The Narromine Star has seen correspondence from the council following Kylie’s most recent complaint on January 13, indicating “council requires more evidence of alleged dog attacks to conduct an investigation.”

Evidence in the form of photos, videos to identify the alleged perpetrators and injuries to pets and livestock, vet reports and statements from the owners of injured or killed livestock, according to the correspondence.

Kylie’s concern is that she is continually providing photographic and video evidence to the council as requested, but it is still deemed “insufficient.”

A complaint to the police earlier this month about an after-hours attack resulted in Kylie being told it was “a shire matter”.

Her horses see dogs approach now and just run, Kylie said. She is worried they

will jump the fence to get away from marauding dogs and will end up out on the Mitchell Highway where they may be hit and killed and cause an accident. “[The council hates] me because I complain every other day and I’ll put it on Facebook and then the town hates me for it,” Kylie said.

Other people’s concerns JENNY Lee is another concerned resident who has had enough. She is concerned for the safety of her grandchildren and every other person who attempts to walk, ride bikes or horses around Trangie.

“A few years ago I had some chooks killed. I got a trap and I trapped the dog. I told [the then male ranger] that I had the dog and the neighbour up the road asked the ranger about [their missing dog] and it was returned to him.”

The Narromine Star was also contacted by a Trangie resident who asked not to be identified in sharing their story. The resident indicated their dog was attacked by a roaming dog as it was being walked on a lead by their family. The res-

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calls for animal control gal advice to determine any remedies that may be available to you.

You can access free legal advice by telephoning LawAccess NSW.” It should also be noted that the owners of dogs Jenny Lee. who attack people PHOTO: NARROMINE STAR. or other animals are liable for their dog’s actions.

The OLG website says: “As a dog owner, you are liable if your dog attacks a person or another animal. While the Companion Animals Act 1998 gives certain protection to an owner whose dog attacks as a result of a person or an animal trespassing onto the property on which the dog is kept, other forms of liability may still apply.”

Penalties apply for dog attacks. PHOTO: OLG According to the Narromine Shire Council website, roaming dogs and dog attacks are matters handled by the senior ranger, who generally works between the hours of 7.30 am and 3.30 pm.

“Complaints must be telephoned through to Council’s Customer Service Officers on 02 6889 9999 so they are immediately registered on Council’s complaint system and forwarded to the relMelanie Tegan evant officer for acwould like to see tion,” the website more responsible states. pet ownership in “In the event of an the shire and enemergency outside forcement action these working hours, for roaming dogs. contact Council’s On PHOTO: NARROMINE STAR. Call Manager on 02 6889 9999. Please note ident was asked to write down would allow their dogs to exer[the] call will divert what happened and council cise and socialise in safety. to [the] On Call Manager mowould collect the report, but it This has already been sug- bile number or phone NSW Podid not. The complainant was gested to the Trangie Action lice on 13 14 44.” later allegedly verbally as- Group which will look into the Penalties for dog attacks can saulted in the street. be just as severe as the bites suggestion, they said.

“The council never collect“[We’re] pushing for a dog infl icted on their human viced my report of events and I park opposite the hospital so tims. The OLG website lists believe the owner kept the dog people can walk their dogs and offences under the Companwith minimal penalty. The socialise their dogs in a safe ion Animals Act 1998. Some of system is broken because the manner,” Graeme said. these include: council doesn’t have the enf Dog rushes at, attacks, forcement, [and] the people bites, harasses or chases any who seem to not safely contain Dangerous Dogs and person or animal (other than their dogs are very abusive. vermin), whether or not any Reporting “I also know of another man injury is caused to the person who was bitten last year who THE Office of Local Govern- or animal - (maximum penalhas since left Trangie, but if ment (OLG) website contains ty) 100 penalty units/$11,000. you look back through the [so- information about dog attacks [This occurring] as a result cial media pages] and com- as well as declared dangerous of a reckless act or omission ments, it’s very clear this issue and menacing dogs. by the dog’s owner or anothThe OLG website states that er person in charge of the will never be resolved without a change in council and harsh- dog attacks should be report- dog at the time of the attack ed to the local council, and if (maximum penalty) 200 pener penalties.” attacks occur outside council alty units/$22,000 and or two working hours, they may also years’ imprisonment. be reported to the police. f Restricted dog or declared What residents want “Police officers are also au- dangerous or menacing dog to see thorised officers under the rushes at, attacks, bites, harAT a loss to know what else Companion Animals Act 1998. asses or chases any person to do, given that complaints Authorised officers have a or animal (other than verresult in no defi nitive action, wide range of powers to deal min), whether or not any inGraeme Doyle, Kylie Moore with owners of attacking dogs, jury is caused to the person and Jenny Lee would like to including seizing dogs that or animal - (maximum penalsee more early morning rang- have attacked,” the OLG web- ty) 400 penalty units/$44,000. er patrols to catch the roaming site states.

[This occurring] as a result dogs. They would also like to“If you have been the subject of a reckless act or omission see a dedicated off-leash park of a serious dog attack, you by the dog’s owner or anothdeveloped in Trangie, which may wish to seek your own le- er person in charge of the

dog at the time of the attack (maximum penalty) 500 penalty units/$55,000 and or four years’ imprisonment. f And the biggie - restricted dog or declared dangerous or menacing dog attacks or bites any person (whether or not any injury is caused to the person), as a result of the owner’s failure to comply with control requirements (maximum penalty) 700 penalty units/$77,000, five years’ imprisonment and permanent disqualification from owning a dog or being in charge of a dog in a public place in NSW. Trangie residents have indicated that their complaints to police have resulted in instructions to contact the council, which would appear to contravene in some circumstances the stated responsibility for complaints under the Companion Animals Act 1998. However, Narromine resident Melanie Tegan who reported an after-hours attack this month to police has said her complaint is being investigated. A separate report on Melanie’s experiences in Narromine is on this page.

The Narromine Star has reached out to district police for comment in relation to the discrepancies in advice to residents in Trangie and Narromine but is still awaiting a response which we will bring to you in a future issue.

We have also sought comment from the Narromine Shire Council in relation to the concerns raised by Trangie residents, and have been told the council is investigating the matters raised in emails it has received. We hope to bring you an update in a future issue.

Roaming dogs also a concern in Narromine TRANGIE isn’t the only place in Narromine Shire where locals have complained online about roaming dogs. There is also concern in Narromine where local residents regularly report roaming dogs in different parts of town on social media groups.

On November 30, 2023, a resident reported on social media that a dog in Temoin Street had entered her securely fenced property and killed one of the family dogs – the second of their pets to die in 2023 from a dog attack.

Earlier that month another resident reported three roaming dogs in Meringo Street, alleging it was an almost daily occurrence.

There are also various reports of dogs that have “done a Houdini” and escaped their yards without causing concern to those who found them on the streets and reported lost dogs.

An anonymous post on December 29 to one social media group reminded readers of penalties for infringements.

After a recent frightening incident with dogs in Meringo Street, one local resident has had enough, taking to so-

cial media to vent her anger and frustration.

Local businesswoman Melanie Tegan was taking a latenight walk with her bull Arab-cross in Meringo Street on January 13 when a blue heeler and a dachshund-cross allegedly set upon them just after 9.30pm.

The 100-kilogram bull Arab cross pulled Mel away from the attacking dogs and neighbours also helped call the dogs off while their owners allegedly did nothing.

“I stood in the street screaming for help and they did nothing. Their neighbours came out to help save me from those dogs,” she said, also alleging the dogs at the property in question are often unrestrained and the blue heeler has also bitten her partner, Keith Smith.

“They are always out the front and free roaming.”

The owner of the dogs privately messaged Mel through social media, she said, indicating the dogs had been locked up.

“Literally the next day, there’s a post on Facebook of that same dog [wandering uptown].” Identifying this in a social media post produced a mixed response, with at least one commenter describing the dog as known to them to be “friendly and docile” and it “doesn’t appear to be a danger to anyone.”

Concerned about possible retribution for her ongoing stance against wandering dogs on local social media groups, Mel reported the January 13 incident to the police. She also has tight security and CCTV at her Narromine home. She has not reported the attack to the council.

“I’ve reported it to the police and they’ve said they’ll take it further because it’s now a criminal matter. I feel like the council just doesn’t care.”

The owner of two dogs herself, a border collie and the bull Arab cross, Mel is concerned what what she sees as lack of enforcement of local laws and would like to see this change.

“I would like the council to enforce the laws because there are laws to stop this behaviour. If [council] can’t keep a dog and have to give it back to the owners, why aren’t they making sure that dog is not being neglected? It’s neglectful to have dogs roaming the street.

What if they get hit by a car?

“What happens when my poor dog attacks the other dog [in defending me]? My poor dog gets put down for being a violent dog. What happens to the other dog that started it?”

Mel also has a message to the dog owners of Narromine whose animals are regularly escaping their properties and roaming the streets.

“People need to have a consequence for [roaming] dogs.

My dogs are well fenced in. If they bit or attacked someone they wouldn’t be here, they’d be surrendered for their own good,” she said.

“Get your dogs under control.”

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Thursday, January 25, 2024 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

Harvest cut out ball a huge success

By SHARON BONTHUYS GUESTS came from far and wide to celebrate the end of harvest season and welcome in the new year at the Western Rural Connect Harvest Cut Out Ball in Narromine on December 31, 2023.

The event at the Narromine Showgrounds brought together 160 people from the local community and beyond, with guests travelling in from Dubbo, Armidale, Sydney, Canberra, Warren, Nyngan, Maitland, and Moree to attend.

As our photos will attest, a very good time was had by all. So much so, people are already asking when the next event will be held, said Western Rural Connect president, Keiley Noble.

“We have received nothing but positive feedback. People

PHOTOS: @BYEADIE_PHOTOGRAPHY.

have been saying how good it was and that they want to do it again,” Keiley said.

“Though guests were a little windswept, they had an amazing time!

“The interesting thing is that people walked in and thanked the committee for hosting the event.”

Keiley said events like these form an important part of the social fabric in western NSW, where a lot of rural people work in isolation or are self-employed. This was one of the reasons why the Western Rural Connect committee felt it was important to host a ball at the end of harvest.

“They are a great way to check in with old mates and make new ones. [It’s] also great to celebrate the harvest and the contribution it makes to our community.”

The event also served as a

formal launch for the newly formed Western Rural Connect, which started up in 2023.

MC’d by James Cleaver, the night interspersed formalities with fun, music, food and drink, and, of course, dancing.

“James opened up about taking care of yourself and your mates during tough times.

James also got the crowd very involved and even up on their feet singing by the end of the formalities,” Keiley said.

It’s clear from the photos of the event that those who attended enjoyed the chance to relax, catch up and celebrate their connection to each other and the land.

“We really did meet our purpose of bringing people together and getting them to connect post-harvest.

James also interviewed major event sponsors Merryn Bowman, Graincorp, and John

Plunkett, Three Rivers Machinery, on stage about the importance of supporting events like the ball.

Through their attendance, guests also supported the Narromine Hospital Auxiliary which was the beneficiary of an event raffle and fundraising. The Western Rural Connect team will make an announcement in the coming days about the outcome of this fundraising, which we will report in a future issue.

Organising an event to occur on the eve of a major public holiday was no mean feat, and certainly not without challenges. Keiley thanked everyone for pulling together to bring the ball to fruition and invited the community to complete its online survey form to help plan future events.

“Community events don’t happen without communi-

ty members. When people are dedicated to the cause, no matter what challenges arise, they’ll make the event happen.

Sponsoring events, showing up, attending, pitching in, helping out – it all helps make it possible.”

The team is already looking forward to Women’s Week 2024, when they will host a Celebration Long Lunch in Dubbo.

Assistance from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal means the tickets to the event will be generously subsidised.

Further information about this event will be available next month.

Well done team. Great effort!

You can follow the activities of the Western Rural Connect on social media.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, January 25, 2024

Back to school: DMF warns about preserving privacy

By SHARON BONTHUYS WITH school set to return soon across NSW and families excitedly preparing for the new school year, the hardworking folk at child safety advocacy organisation the Daniel Morcombe Foundation have issued a timely reminder about sharing personal information about your children online.

“Have you considered the potential risks associated with sharing return to school photos over social media or having their names on public display?” the foundation asked followers on social media recently.

The foundation also asked parents and carers to consider who might be looking at the information, what other information might be inadvertently shared in the process, and who actually owns the images being shared on social media.

“Don't include your child’s name in your social media post, the address or suburb of the school they attend, and only post greyscale pictures,” the foundation recommended.

Greyscale photos are a black-and-white or grey monochrome consisting of shades of grey.

The foundation’s advice is a timely reminder about safely navigating the online space. Set up in 2005 by Bruce and Denise Morcombe following the disappearance of their young son in 2003, later confi rmed to have been murdered, the foundation that bears their son’s name continues to provide personal safety education to children and young people. Daniel’s memory and his very important legacy live on through this work.

The Daniel Morcombe Foundation website lists a host of free “Keeping Kids Safe” resources.

You can also follow the foundation on social media and support its fundraising activities.

“We would like to see a future where all children and young people are provided with education, protection and support to be safe from abuse and risk of harm,” the foundation says on its website.

If you or someone you know needs support, please call: 131114 – Lifeline, lifeline. org.au 1300 224636 – Beyond Blue, beyondblue.org.au/ forums 1800 551800 – Kids Helpline, kidshelpine.com.au

As school returns, be safe online as much as on the street. PHOTO: NARROMINE STAR.

The memory and legacy of Daniel Morcombe live on.

PHOTO: DANIEL MORCOMBE FOUNDATION.

Men bond over brekky and banter

By SHARON BONTHUYS MORE than 20 men gathered on January 20 for the fi rst Men’s Breakfast to be held in Narromine in 2024.

The event brought local men together for a relaxed catch up at the St Mary’s Anglican Church hall, where they could talk and connect over a delicious breakfast which several of them also cooked.

While this Men’s Breakfast is an initiative of the St Mary’s Anglican Church, it is not strictly a religious gathering or aimed at those from local church congregations or particular age groups.

It is also independent of anything individual churches may run for their own members.

All men are welcome at the breakfasts, held periodically through the year, to enjoy fellowship and a feed.

Coordinator Arthur Woollams stressed the importance of having these local catch ups just for men.

“I think it’s important that men can get together at events like this and just talk. We don’t preach but do include a little bit of spirituality,” Arthur said.

“We do usually get a good turnout from the different local churches but also those who don’t worship. All are welcome.”

The guest speaker at Saturday’s breakfast was Graham Trevor, a member of the Narromine Baptist congregation who is heavily involved with mental health advocacy charity Tradies In Sight.

He told those gathered about his life experiences and how he discovered his Christian faith after 35 years of being a non-believer.

Attendee Ron Battishall told the Narromine Star the value of the breakfasts lay in connecting local men and providing them with the chance to chat over a meal.

“I think it’s great for men to get together like this. I recently attended a similar men’s event in Dubbo and never had such deep conversations. This breakfast serves a similar purpose.”

First time attendee Les Foley swapped his usual daily brekky of cereal and milk for a full cooked breakfast, enjoying the change and the camaraderie.

“I was encouraged to come along and the breakfast has been great. It’s good to talk to other men,” Les said.

A good attendance at the first Men’s Breakfast in Narromine in 2024.

PHOTOS: NARROMINE STAR.

Speaker Graham Trevor at the breakfast.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, January 25, 2024

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

Looking forward to Australia Day A VERY happy New Year to everyone in the Parkes electorate! I enjoyed spending time with family and my cattle over the break and was glad to see some much-needed rainfall.

My hope is that 2024 brings a new optimism to us all, and Australia Day is a good way to start the year in that it reminds us of all the benefits of living in our great country. Australia Day, and indeed our sense of nationhood, is what we make it in many ways, and I know that we are stronger knowing our history and acknowledging our strengths.

I look forward to visiting communities to attend Australia Day events, welcoming new citizens and celebrating the diverse, multicultural nation we live in.

Saluting Their Service grants OUR military plays a crucial role

AROUND UND THE ELECTORATE TORATE Comment nt by DUGALD D SAUNDERS, ERS, State Member ember for Dubbo bo IT was a lovely warm afternoon on Sunday to officially open the seven newly refurbished tennis courts at Paramount Tennis Club in Dubbo.

It’s been a great privilege to be able to support the club over the past few years as it continues to grow the sport in our region.

Fantastic to see plenty of tennis players and fans turn up for the afternoon get together with a BBQ and the Australian Open playing on the TV.

in protecting the peace of our nation. The Saluting Their Service grants program is designed to commemorate the contributions of Australia’s military personnel both past and present, and is now calling for applications for projects or activities which: f Promote appreciation and understanding of the experiences of service and the roles that those who serve have played; f Preserve, add to the sum of knowledge on, or provide access to information about Australia’s wartime heritage.

Batch three closes next month, and I’m encouraging interested constituents to consider an application. For more information and to apply please visit the Department of Veterans Affairs’ website.

Submissions on water reform THE Australian Productivity Commission is calling for submissions to their inquiry: National Water Reform 2024.

The commission is seeking submissions from people and organisations that have an interest in national water reform policy to identify issues and provide suggestions for ways forward.

All submissions are due early next month. Alternatively, you can submit a brief comment through the commission’s webpage.

LAST Friday, Scott Hansen left his role as Director-General of the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI). I want to fi rstly thank Scott for his incredible service after ten years in the job. The work DPI does for regional NSW is immeasurable.

It is disappointing to see Scott go, and I am thankful I was able to work closely with him during my time as Agriculture Minister.

There are some serious questions that must be asked of the Minns Labor Government around Scott’s sudden departure from the role, and also about the future of DPI and the Department of Regional NSW (DRNSW).

It is no secret that Chris Minns’ Government has a complete disregard for regional communities and that the

Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton on his farm at Warialda. PHOTO: PARKES ELECTORATE.

needs of those communities are simply not a priority.

I have called on the Government to provide clarity around what its review of DPI and DRNSW will look like and to also guarantee that DPI will remain its own entity and not be absorbed by the Department of Regional NSW. This news raises concerns for both Departments and for every resident living in the bush, and we need the Premier to step up and provide certainty.

SATURDAY saw yet another detection of Red Imported Fire Ants in NSW, this time at Wardell, 85km south of the Queensland border. When is the government going to start taking this seriously?

There have been multiple opportunities for the government to protect NSW from one of the world’s most invasive

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The latest example of that is sacking the head of the main Department looking after biosecurity outbreaks and focusing on internal restructures instead of safeguarding our State.

Again, I am calling on the NSW Government to ramp up eradication efforts to stop this pest in its tracks and to push the Prime Minister to get the remaining states to put in their fair share for the National Response Plan which is currently $135 million underfunded.

IT was great to join wheat and durum producers from across the state at the 25th Anniversary AgShows NSW Dryland Field Wheat Competition.

Despite the difficulties of the season, a number of wonderful crops were recognised

across the Northern, Central, Southern and Western regions, before Rob and Mandy Taylor from Grenfell were crowned state winners for the third straight year!

In our local area Paraway Pastoral Company Limited from Narromine were named winners of the Northern Region.

A special presentation was also made to Mickan Bros, from Walla Walla in the southern Riverina, who were announced winners of the TJ Dwyer Farming Excellence Award, named in honour of the legend Tom Dwyer, who coordinated the competition for a number of years.

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Thursday, January 25, 2024 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

BRIAN’S BIBLE BITS

By REV. BRIAN SCHMALKUCHE

God loves a “cheerful giver”; notice how Jesus gave gifts?

IMAGINE for a moment, a friend complaining about how they really didn’t want to buy a gift for you?

But here it is! How lousy would you feel about that?

God would feel the same way.

He doesn’t want a bunch of GRUMPY givers!

Paul reminded Christians that Jesus gave the best gifts

of all. “God loves a CHEERFUL giver. Notice how Jesus gave gifts? He didn’t grumble and complain. He gave willingly and eagerly — even as he gave his own life. That should make us thrilled to be generous to others and each other.”

(2Corinthians 9:7).

Sometimes when you’re really sick, you’d barely have the strength to lift your head off your pillow. It takes all your effort just to get up to walk to the bathroom.

Did you know the missionary Paul said he was thankful for these times. Thankful to be sick and weak? What?

As uncomfortable as sickness — and other kinds of suffering — may be, these times bring us closer to God. And when we are weak, we can’t rely on our own strength.

When do we need Jesus

more when life is really good or when we are weak and a bit helpless? When we are helpless, we are forced to depend on Jesus. And that’s when his strength can really shine through — when we’re not in the way!

Jesus is our source of strength. When we really lean on Jesus (our Saviour), we fi nd out that he’s really all we need.

“Oh, I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel — which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the Gospel of Christ,” says Paul in Galatians 1: 6–7.

Many people try to change the words of Jesus. They like parts of what he said, but not

all of it. Sometimes, people change Scripture to make it easier to live out. Sometimes, people twist Scripture to mislead others on purpose. Sometimes, people pervert the Word Of God to make it agree with their own ideas.

These people think that they are smarter than the Bible and, dare I say, smarter than God. Whatever the reason, all this Scripture tweaking is very wrong. “Jesus told us that we must never add or subtract from the word of God, because God’s Word is the exact truth.”

(John 17:17).

If you hear someone claim to be teaching something from the Bible, but you are unsure if it is true, always directly check in the Bible to see what it really has to say. You can also think about whether the teaching points you to Jesus

as Saviour and, if it calls you to walk in love for others and for God. If it doesn’t, if it calls you to follow anyone’s rules but God’s, or if the teaching does not direct you to Jesus and his love, then check it out with your parents or your Church Pastor.

PRAYER: “Dear Lord, please help me to remember that whenever I am weak, you are always strong.

“Help me to learn through my weaknesses, and to rejoice in them, and to rely on your perfect strength. And please continue to protect me from lies, and lead me always to your amazing truth! Amen.”

By THE REVEREND BRIAN SCHMALKUCHE, ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF BATHURST

Wartime aviation Dental health book recommended

call for the bush, included in final Senate report

Anthony J Vine’s book is available at the library in Narromine and Dubbo.

PHOTOS: VIVID PUBLISHING.

The book was launched at the AWM in 2017.

By SHARON BONTHUYS

REGULAR contributor to the Narromine Star and wartime military enthusiast Patrick Bourke says locals may like to read a book available locally about 50 trainee Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) pilots who trained in Narromine during World War II. Copies of High in the sunlit silence: the story of fifty trainee pilots: RAAF Narromine NSW, December 1941 are available for purchase from the Narromine Aviation Museum, or to borrow from the Macquarie Regional Library branches at Dubbo and Narromine.

An additional copy of the book is also retained in the reference section at Narromine Library and is not for loan, but can be viewed at the library.

The book was written by high ranking retired Australian Navy commander, Anthony J. Vine.

Commander Vine is the nephew of the late Bill Gunning, one of the pilots who trained at the famous No. 5 Elementary Flying Training School at Narromine who sadly did not return from the theatre of war.

The well-researched book was launched at the Australian War Memorial (AWM) on April 3, 2017. More information about the book can be obtained from the website of Vivid Publishing.

Narromine Aviation Museum volunteer Beryl Hartley says the book is in demand at the museum’s shop, and they regularly order copies from Commander Vine.

The friendly staff at Narromine Library can also help reaaders locate the book on the shelves locally or to access the copy in the reference section.

Thanks, Patrick, for this stellar recommendation.

Lest We Forget.

POORER access to dental health care in the bush has been recognised as a major equity issue for country Australians in a major government report, hopefully leading to better outcomes in the future.

Several key recommendations on access to dental services in rural Australia have been incorporated into the fi nal report of the Senate Select Committee into the Provision of and Access to Dental Services in Australia, The National Rural Health Alliance (Alliance) has said.

The report refers to the Alliance’s position on the need to improve access to oral health care in rural Australia.

The Alliance’s submission and verbal evidence at hearings before the Senate Select Committee in August 2023 stressed that the universal health system is not looking after 30 per cent of the population living outside of urban centres.

The Primary Care Rural Integrated Multidisciplinary Health Services (PRIMHS) model proposed by the Alliance, has also been acknowledged in the Senate report. The model, if funded appropriately, would support multidisciplinary teams including access to dental and oral health practitioners in rural areas of Australia.

“We recommend the government increase and implement appropriate funding mechanisms to support flexibly funded and delivered public oral health services in rural communities,” Alliance Chief Executive, Susi Tegen said.

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Better strategies are now required to support and improve the dental workforce supply and funding for community-based oral health services in rural areas.

The Alliance called on Federal and State Governments to commit to the recommendations of the National Oral Health Alliance, of which the Alliance is a member, as well as commit to a National Rural Health Strategy to bring scattered and inconsistent rural health initiatives under one umbrella, Ms Tegen said.

The Alliance recommendations also included support of training programs and recruitment and retention of dental health professionals, including public health clinics, where oral health is needed.

Rural Australians have access to fewer dental practitioners per capita than their city counterparts and, overall, have poorer oral health than people in major cities.

Oral health status generally declines as remoteness increases.

Barriers to oral health in rural areas include the lack of water fluoridation, lack of oral health practitioners and oral health preventative measures, geographic isolation, and transport costs. As market fails, rural communities require the assistance of federal and state Government.

The Alliance views this disparity as unacceptable and needs to be addressed immediately.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, January 25, 2024

Boarding school expo business flies high

Amanda Ferrari. PHOTOS: BSEA.

By SHARON BONTHUYS RURAL families across Australia agonise over decisions about their children’s education, particularly when considering boarding school as a possibility for some or all of that education. For the last two decades, rural families have been provided with considerable information about boarding options thanks to the Boarding Schools Expo Australia (BSEA).

What started with a single event in Dubbo all those years ago has grown and expanded into a thriving business run from Trangie that provides information about boarding options in every state and territory of Australia.

More than a dozen phys-

ical face-to-face expos are now held each year across NSW and Queensland. A commitment to embracing new technology over the last few years has seen BSEA launch into the stratosphere with a wealth of online information now also available.

This includes a year-round, 24/7 virtual Boarding Expo 365, “Destination Boarding” which features a popular boarding blog and podcast, videos and seminars, an annual virtual summit, and a website jam-packed with an incredible range of information for anyone considering boarding for their children.

Trangie businesswoman and farmer Amanda Ferrari is the brainchild behind the recent innovations at BSEA

which have seen the business not only survive, but continue to thrive.

When she took over the business a few years ago, she set about transforming it from the traditional face-toface model to a multi-faceted business embracing the traditional and the technological.

Fast forward to 2024 and BSEA has taken full advantage of developments in technology to bring the world of boarding schools right into the family home, removing the tyranny of distance that typically separates urban and rural.

“I really felt there was nothing out there for parents looking for information or to have a conversation. They’re nervous about sending their kids

away,” Amanda said.

“The idea of the virtual summit is to help parents have an open and honest discussion with schools.”

For many families, boarding school is a big unknown.

BSEA helps demystify it all for parents with questions and the students who are the most important part of the equation as the prospective boarders.

The Destination Boarding podcast and blog features all things boarding, including the popular Summer Series “Nailing Homesickness” posts about how young boarders deal with being away from home.

“I want to grow the Summer Series podcast. It’s designed so families can listen together at home or out in the car,” Amanda said.

Amanda’s passion for BSEA is driven by her own experience using the service. She and husband Ross, who run a mixed farming and grazing operation near Trangie, used BSEA to make decisions about boarding school options for their three children.

“I believe education should be about choice. The more choices we can bring to families, the options available to them, the better educated they will be in making decisions.

Boarding is not for everyone.”

For many families, however, boarding school education clearly is their preferred choice, and BSEA will continue to help them navigate this growing space.

More than 40 per cent aren’t prepared for bushfire threat IT’S a major issue for those of us in the central west, from hail and thunderstorms to hot, dry weeks on end without rain, we’re are used to extreme weather during the summer months.

Yet, with weather experts warning that we could be in for one of the hottest summers on record, new Compare the Market’s research reveals that as many as two in five Australians (41.4 per cent) are not pre-

paring for potential bushfi re threats.

The research also revealed that the most common way people were preparing for potential threats was to tidy up the vegetation around the home (30.3 per cent), cleanup any flammable items lying around such mulch (24.2 per cent) and ensuring their home insurance covers damage by bushfi res (23.1 per cent).

Compare the Market’s Gen-

eral Manager for General Insurance said that more people should be preparing for the bushfi re season regardless of whether they are in the city or in the suburbs.

“Frankly, it is very concerning to see so many people not planning ahead and taking as many precautions as possible ahead of the coming summer,” Mr Taylor said.

“We all remember the Black Summer of 2019 and 2020, and

experts are saying similar trends in the climate are more than likely this time round,” he added.

Every little bit helps, Mr Taylor explained, with small jobs around the place, like cleaning out the gutters or preparing a contingency plan, plays a part in being prepared ahead of what many experts expect to be a brutally dry summer.

“For people who have home

insurance, fi re insurance is automatically covered in their policies and it can help to cover the financial cost associated with fi re damages to the home’s structure. “So in the case you need to repair or rebuild a fi re-ravaged property, home insurance will be there to help you receive a pay you out which may be up to the sum insured you have on your policy,” Mr Taylor concluded.

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Well pleased (9) Bag (4) Just (4) Pain in a nerve pathway (9) Common crumble ingredient (7) Forbidden (7)

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No. 212

Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list?

The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.

Today’s Aim: 21 words: Good 31 words: Very good

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42 words: Excellent

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CODEWORD

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SOLUTION

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No. 162

Each number corresponds to a letter of the alphabet. Two have been filled in for you, can you work out the rest?

1

14

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agile, align, ambling, angel, angle, bagel, bagmen, baling, bang, bangle, beaming, began, begin, being, bilge, binge, blaming, EMBALMING, enigma, gable, gain, gale, gamble, game, gamin, gamine, genial, gibe, gimme, gleam, glean, glen, glib, image, lambing, lang, lemming, magi, malign, mange, mangle, mingle

ACROSS

4 LETTERS ALES BALD BASS BATS FEED HISS HOPE MEAN PASS

SUDOKU

PEON SASH SAVE SCUM SOON 5 LETTERS ABOVE AGAIN AGENT ALIBI ALLAH ALLOT ATONE BALLS BASTE BESET CABLE CANOE CARTS CHANT EERIE ERRED FALLS GROWL HURTS LEAVE LLAMA LOVES LOWED LYRES NOVEL OBOES OCTAL OPALS POETS

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PRONG

SWISH

PROWL

THOSE

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TREAD

RESET

ULTRA

RESIN

VENTS

SANER

WHERE

SEARS

YEARN

SEEDS SHEDS

6 LETTERS

SHOVE

BEHALF

SKITE

ENTREE

SPICY

REIGNS

STEWS

STEREO

STINK

EASY

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CORRODES ENTWINES SCRATCHY SMOOTHER

2601 | PUZZLES AND PAGINATION ©

No. 212

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

1 2

8 LETTERS

7 LETTERS EYESORE HOLSTER INTERNS NONSTOP OYSTERS PONTOON

SOLUTION

DOWN

3 LETTERS ALE ARE ASH ATE BED BOA EBB EGG ELK END FBI GOO LIE MEW PAL ROE ROT RPM RYE SKY TNT VIA YEN YOU

SOLUTION

Grand Canyon (7) 27 Scrutinise (7) 28 Designer of goods and structures (9) 29 French painter, Edgar – (5)

No. 122

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1. Aside from Australia, which

3.

4.

5.

city in Spain?

7. Who directed the 1978 film My Brilliant Career?

8. Yellowfin, southern bluefin and albacore are all types of what fish?

9. What is the name of celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal’s first restaurant?

10. Is the coping saw a type of hand saw or electric saw?

ANSWERS: 1. New Zealand 2. Butterfly 3. Kevin James 4. Manhattan Project 5. Rice 6. Madrid 7. Gillian Armstrong 8. Tuna 9. The Fat Duck 10. Hand saw

2.

other country has hosted the Australian Open?

Brassy ringlets are a species group of which insect?

Which actor starred alongside Adam Sandler (pictured) in I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry?

What was the codename of the US program that produced the first atomic bomb during World War II? The Japanese condiment mirin is a wine made from what?

6. What is the most populous

No. 122

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Can you find all the words listed?

The leftover letters will spell out a secret message.

ALABAMA ALBION ARGO BATAVIA BELFAST BOUNTY CALYPSO CARPATHIA CATO DE DELFT DISCOVERY EASTMINSTER ELISSA EUROPA FLETCHER FLYING CLOUD

FRAM GOKSTAD GOLDEN HINDE HARVEY HOPE HUNLEY LA BELLE LA PINTA NIMROD OLYMPIC SAN FELIPE SIRIUS TITANIC VASA VICTORY YAMATO

SECRET MESSAGE: Oh to sail across the seven seas

WORD SEARCH

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, January 25, 2024

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

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

TRANGIE UNITING/ANGLICAN CHURCH Sundays 11am

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 9.30am Saturday Sabbath School 10.45am Saturday Church service

ST MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, NARROMINE 10am Sundays and Tuesdays – morning prayer/praise Holy communion monthly – Sunday and Tuesday.

GENEROCITY CHURCH, NARROMINE Sunday 10am; Connect Group Thurs 6pm Narromine Star includes Church Service Notices as a community service. These are included at the editor’s discretion, when space is available. To have your church service details included here, please email the details to classifieds@narrominestar.com.au or call us at our Narromine office on 6889 1656.

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Submissions are to be sent to: • The General Manager • Narromine Shire Council • PO Box 115 • Narromine NSW 2821 The Council as planning proposal authority is authorised to exercise the functions of the local plan-making authority under section 3.36(2) of the Act. If you have any enquiries regarding this matter please contact Council’s Manager of Planning Emma Yule on 02 6889 9999.

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Thursday, January 25, 2024 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

MONDAY, JANUARY 29

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27

FRIDAY, JANUARY 26

Your Seven-Day TV Guide 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.20 News Breakfast. 9.00 Australia Day: National Citizenship Ceremony. 10.15 ABC News Mornings. 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Silent Witness.

2.00 Total Control. 2.55 Australian Of The Year Awards. 4.10 Antiques Roadshow.

5.05 Love Your Garden. 5.55 Back Roads.

6.25 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Australia Day Live. 9.30 MOVIE: Miss Fisher And The Crypt Of Tears. (2020) Essie Davis, Nathan Page. 11.10 ABC Late News. 11.25 Love Your Garden. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket.

Second Test. Australia v West Indies.

Day 2. Afternoon session. 5.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 5.40 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Late afternoon session. 6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Late afternoon session. 7.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break. 8.00 Cricket. Second Test.

Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Evening session. 10.30 MOVIE: The Mountain Between Us. (2017) 12.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 12.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 13. 4.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 13. 6.00 9News. 7.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 13. Men’s semi-final. 11.00 MOVIE: The Impossible. (2012) Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, Tom Holland.

1.00 New Amsterdam. 2.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 GolfBarons. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Judge Judy. 9.00 The Bold And The Beautiful.

9.30 Neighbours. 10.00 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn. 10.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa. 11.30 My Market Kitchen.

12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil.

2.00 To Be Advised. 3.15 Entertainment Tonight. 3.30 Judge Judy. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful.

5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 Gladiators. 8.45 The Graham Norton Show. 9.45 Fire Country. 10.40 So Help Me Todd. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 WulgulOra. 8.30 Garma Bunngul 2023. 9.30 Dance Rites 2023. 11.00 Elder In Residence Oration 2023. 12.00 Living Black. 12.40 WorldWatch. 2.05 Mastermind Aust. 2.35 The Cook Up. 3.05 Who Do You Think You Are? 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Mastermind Australia.

5.30 NITV News Special: Day 26. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 MOVIE: Top End Wedding. (2019) 9.25 Sex: A Bonkers History. 10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 L’Opera. 11.50 La Fortuna. 2.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 Cities Of The Underworld. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To The Country.

6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Desert Collectors.

4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Pickers.

6.00 Second Test. Aust v West Indies. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: The Amazing Spider-Man. (2012) 10.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.45 A Moveable Feast. 4.15 Jabba’s Movies. 4.40 MOVIE: Nancy Drew And The Hidden Staircase. (2019) 6.35 MOVIE: Turbo. (2013) 8.30 MOVIE: Julie & Julia.

(2009) Amy Adams, Meryl Streep. 11.10 MOVIE: Patti Cake$. (2017) 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

8.30 Diagnosis Murder.

10.30 Jake And The Fatman. 11.30 JAG. 1.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder.

5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 JAG. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

7.00 The Neighborhood.

8.00 Becker. 9.00 Frasier. 10.00 NBL Slam. 10.30 The Big Bang Theory. 12.30 Becker. 1.30 The Middle. 3.00 Ghosts.

4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Frasier. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 9.25 MOVIE: Zombie Town. (2023) 10.50 Kids’ Programs. 5.45 Hotel Transylvania. 6.00 Ted’s Top Ten. 6.35 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Phoenix Rise. 8.40 Dragon Ball Super. 9.05 The Legend Of Korra. 9.50 Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors? 11.15 Close.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

5.55 Octonauts. 6.40 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: Breath. (2017) 10.25 The Story Of Film: A New Generation. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 News Day. 3.00 News. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 ABC Evening News. 8.00 Planet America: Fireside Chat. 9.00 The World. 9.30 Back Roads. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.25 Dr Quinn. 2.25 Keeping Up Appearances. 3.25 MOVIE: The Getting Of Wisdom. (1977) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 David Attenborough’s A Perfect Planet. 8.40 MOVIE: Red Dog. (2011) 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.45 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 4.15 PBS News.

5.15 The Ice Cream Show. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 Love And Sex In An Age Of Pornography. 10.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 Keeping Faith. 1.25 Darby And Joan.

2.10 Spicks And Specks. 2.45 McCartney 3, 2, 1. 3.15 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery.

3.45 Extraordinary Escapes. 4.35 Grand Designs Transformations. 5.30 Muster Dogs.

6.30 Back Roads.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Darby And Joan.

8.15 Vera.

9.45 Total Control.

10.40 Australia Day Live. 12.40 Rage.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket.

Second Test. Australia v West Indies.

Day 3. Afternoon session. 5.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 5.40 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 7.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break.

8.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Evening session.

10.30 MOVIE: Hancock. (2008) 12.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 Today Extra Summer. 12.00 Cybershack. 12.30 Mr Mayor. 1.00 Bondi Vet. 2.00 MOVIE: The Man In The Moon.

(1991) 4.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 6.00 9News Saturday. 6.30 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 14. Women’s final. Men’s doubles final. 12.00 New Amsterdam.

1.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Australia

By Design: Innovations. 10.30 Healthy Homes. 11.00 The Chef’s Garden. 11.30 All 4 Adventure. 12.30 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn. 1.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 1.30 Exploring Off The Grid. 2.00 Wildlife Rescue Australia. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Farm To Fork. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 Jamie’s 5 Ingredient Mediterranean. 7.30 The Dog House.

8.30 Ambulance UK. 11.00 To Be Advised.

12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 The World From Above. 10.05 Love Your Garden. 11.00 Great Irish Interiors. 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys.

4.00 Black Cockatoo Crisis. 5.30 Ukraine: Holocaust Ground Zero. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres. New. 8.25 Beautiful Lakes Of Northern Italy. 9.20 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 10.10 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. 11.00 Auschwitz: One Day. 12.00 In Therapy. 2.45 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 3.45 Bamay. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Escape To The Country. 12.00 Horse Racing. Australia Stakes Day, Carrington Stakes Day and Sunshine Coast Cup Day. 6.00 Extreme Animal Transport. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

5.00 Storage Wars: NY. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 Cricket. Second Test. Aust v West Indies. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. 8.30 Disasters At Sea. 9.30 Mighty Ships. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Project WA. 12.55 Bringing Sexy Back. 2.00 MOVIE: Nancy Drew And The Hidden Staircase. (2019) 3.55 Dodger.

4.55 MOVIE: Storm Boy. (2019) 7.00 MOVIE: Fatherhood. (2021) 9.15 Honour.

11.15 MOVIE: Tolkien. (2019) 1.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

10.30 All 4 Adventure.

11.30 Diagnosis Murder. 12.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 1.30 Jake And The Fatman.

2.30 Reel Action. 3.00 JAG. 7.00 Soccer.

A-League Men. Round 14. Central Coast Mariners v Brisbane Roar. 10.15 NCIS: Los Angeles. 12.05 Late Programs.

6.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 Frasier. 9.00 Neighbours.

11.00 Farm To Fork. 11.30 Becker. 12.30 Ghosts. 1.30 The Middle. 2.00 To Be Advised. 6.10 The Big Bang Theory. 10.30 Friends. 12.00 Home Shopping. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 The Next Step. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 The Legend Of Korra.

8.25 Jade Armor. 8.45 Grace Beside Me. 9.15 School Of Rock. 9.35 MOVIE: Gym Stars: The First Time In Forever. (2020) 11.15 Close.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

5.55 Octonauts. 6.40 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 7.05 Karma’s World. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Melbourne Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow. 10.35 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 11.20 MythBusters. 12.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.30 Indonesia Decides.

4.00 The Cloud Under The Sea. 5.00 News.

5.30 World This Week. 6.10 Planet America: Fireside Chat. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Back Roads. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.30 Aust Story. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 Language And Me. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

10.30 My Favorite Martian.

11.00 MOVIE: Pool Of London. (1951) 12.45 MOVIE: The Dancing Years. (1950) 2.45 MOVIE: Nicholas Nickleby. (1947) 5.00 MOVIE: The Unforgiven. (1960) 7.30 To Be Advised. 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.50 BBC News At Ten. 3.20 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 3.45 PBS News. 4.45 Asia’s Next Top Model. 5.45 Australia In Colour. 6.40 The Toys That Built The World. 7.30 Building The Ultimate. 8.30 Icons Unearthed: James Bond. 10.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 How Deadly World. 10.30 The World This Week. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline Summer. 1.00 New Leash On Life. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.30 Dream Gardens. 3.00 Nigella Bites. 3.25 The Cook And The Chef. 3.50 A Life In Ten Pictures. 4.45 Extraordinary Escapes.

5.30 The ABC Of. 6.00 Grand Designs Transformations. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Muster Dogs. 8.30 Total Control. 9.30 Miniseries: Best Interests. 10.30 Mystery Road. 11.20 Harrow. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. Second Test. Aust v West Indies. Afternoon session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage).

5.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 5.40 Cricket.

Second Test. Aust v West Indies. Late afternoon session. 6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4. Late afternoon session. 7.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break.

8.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4. Evening session.

10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Fishing Australia. 6.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 GolfBarons. 10.30 Kenan.

11.00 The Bizarre Pet Vets. 12.00 Iconic Australia. 1.00 Surfing Australia TV. 1.30 Chasing Champions: Dylan Alcott. 2.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 3.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 15.

Women’s doubles final. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 RBT. 6.00 9News Sunday.

6.30 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show.

7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 15.

Men’s final. 12.00 The First 48. 1.00 Prison. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey. 9.00 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn. 9.30 My Market Kitchen. 10.00 Farm To Fork. 10.30 Pooches At Play. 11.00 The Dog House. 12.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 1.00 Buy To Build. 1.30 Healthy Homes. 2.00 Cook With Luke.

2.30 My Market Kitchen. 3.00 Roads Less Travelled. Return. 3.30 Farm To Fork.

4.00 All 4 Adventure. 5.00 10 News First.

6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 Gladiators.

Final. 9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 The World From Above. 10.05 Love Your Garden. 11.00 Great Irish Interiors. 12.00 WorldWatch.

12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. H’lights. 4.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. 4.55 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs. 5.30 The Irish Civil War. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Pharaohs Of The Two Lands. 8.30 Dun Huang: Ancient Frontier Fortress.

10.35 Viking Empires. 11.35 Hemingway.

1.25 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys.

3.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Better Homes. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Extreme Animal Transport.

3.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 5.00 I Escaped To The Country. 6.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 The Vicar Of Dibley. 8.35 Call The Midwife. 11.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

4.00 Storage Wars. 5.00 Storage Wars: New York. 6.00 Cricket.

Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 8.30 MOVIE: Pearl Harbor. (2001) Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett. 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

11.00 The Real Dirty Dancing.

12.30 Dancing With The Stars. 2.20 The Amazing Race. 3.20 Blow Up. 4.25 MOVIE: Storm Boy. (2019) 6.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 On The Fly. 1.30 What’s Up Down Under. 2.00 Camper Deals.

2.30 JAG. 4.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 14. Macarthur FC v Perth Glory.

7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 SEAL Team. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.30 The Middle. 2.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 17. Illawarra Hawks v New Zealand Breakers. 4.00 Basketball.

NBL. Round 17. Sydney Kings v Melbourne United. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 9.30 South Park.

11.00 Friends. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.40 100 Things To Do Before High School.

6.05 The Next Step. 6.30 Operation Ouch!

7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 The Legend Of Korra. 8.25 Jade Armor. 8.45 Grace Beside Me. 9.10 School Of Rock. 9.35 Gym Stars.

10.10 Rage. 11.15 Close.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

5.55 Octonauts. 6.40 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 7.05 Karma’s World. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Extreme Love. 9.30 You Can’t Ask That. 9.50 Interview With The Vampire. 10.30 Doc Martin. 11.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

4.00 News. 4.30 News Regional Roundup. 5.00 News. 5.30 The Business. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Movin’ To The Country. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Heywire. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.30 Aust Story. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 Back Roads.

10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.00 MOVIE: The Magic Box. (1951) 2.20 MOVIE: Contraband Spain. (1955) 4.00 MOVIE: The 7th Dawn. (1964) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Assassins. (1995) Sylvester Stallone, Antonio Banderas, Julianne Moore. 11.10 Madam Secretary. 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

4.15 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 4.45 Every Family Has A Secret. 5.50 Alone Sweden.

6.40 The Buildings That Fought Hitler.

7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. 9.30 Cracking The Code. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Movin’ To The Country.

11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. 3.25 Tenable. 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. 5.15 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Nemesis. 9.30 The Cloud Under The Sea. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. 11.05 War On Waste. 12.05 Changing Ends. 12.30 Love Your Garden.

1.20 Tenable. 2.05 Rage. 4.40 The Durrells. 5.30 7.30.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 MOVIE: As Luck Would Have It. (2021) 2.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket.

Second Test. Australia v West Indies.

Day 5. Afternoon session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage).

4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Australian Idol. Return. 9.10 An Audience With Kylie Minogue. 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. Return. 11.00 Kylie Vs Bee Gees. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: A Bridesmaid In Love. (2022) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. New. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. Return. 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 11.50 Court Cam. 12.15 Tipping Point. 1.10 Pointless. 2.00 Hello SA. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 The Talk.

8.00 Entertainment Tonight. 8.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 9.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. 9.30 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey. 10.00 Farm To Fork. 10.30 Judge Judy. 11.00 Dr Phil. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Entertainment Tonight. 1.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours.

4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

New. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Australian Survivor. Return. 9.30 FBI: Most Wanted.

11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer.

9.30 Make Me A Dealer. 10.20 Prince’s Master Crafters Next Generation. 11.15 Inside The Steam Train Museum. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.05 Good With Wood. 3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Jonathan Ross’ Myths And Legends. 8.25 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South. 9.20 Building The Snowy.

10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Blanca. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country.

2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Last Chance Learners.

4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes.

5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Endeavour.

10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 4.00 Second Test. Aust v West Indies. Afternoon. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown). 5.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 5.40 Second Test. Aust v West Indies. Late afternoon. 7.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break. 8.00 Second Test. Aust v West Indies. Evening. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Home Shopping. 10.30 Instant Hotel. 11.45 A Moveable Feast. 12.30 Britain’s Got Talent. 4.30 Bondi Vet. 6.30 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order: Trial By Jury.

11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping.

8.00 On The Fly. 8.30 All 4 Adventure. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.30 Wildlife Rescue Australia. 11.30 JAG. 1.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

8.05 To Be Advised. 9.30 The Middle. 12.00 Two And A Half Men. 3.30 The King Of Queens. 4.30 Becker.

5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Frasier. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.45 Hotel Transylvania. 6.00 Ted’s Top Ten. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 The Legend Of Korra.

8.25 Jade Armor. 8.45 Grace Beside Me. 9.10 100 Things To Do Before High School.

9.35 Gym Stars. 10.10 Rage. 11.15 Close.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MythBusters. 9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces Snow And Ice Special.

10.10 Louis Theroux: Drinking To Oblivion.

11.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 ABC Evening News.

8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.50 Dr Quinn. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: State Secret. (1950) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Signora Volpe. 10.40 Miniseries: Agatha Christie’s The ABC Murders. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.35 BBC News At Ten. 3.55 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 4.20 ABC America This Week. 5.15 PBS News Weekend. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Everyone Else Burns. 10.25 Late Programs.

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NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, January 25, 2024

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. 9.15 To Be Advised. 10.15 9News Late. 10.45 Family Law. Return. 11.40 Kenan. 12.05 Tipping Point. 1.05 Pointless. 2.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 A Current Affair. 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 6.30 My Market Kitchen. 7.00 The Talk. 8.00 Entertainment Tonight. 8.30 Neighbours.

9.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. 9.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 10.00 Farm To Fork.

10.30 Judge Judy. 11.00 Dr Phil. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 To Be Advised.

3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Australian Survivor. 9.00 NCIS. 10.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.00 The Project. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.20 Make Me A Dealer. 10.10 Prince’s Master Crafters Next Generation. 11.05 Inside The Steam Train Museum. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Good With Wood. 3.00 Mastermind Australia. 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.35 Ruby Wax: Castaway.

10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Das Boot. 11.45 Cargo. 3.25 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 4.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Escape To The Country.

2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Desert Collectors. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Cricket.

Women’s T20. Aust v South Africa. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.20 Britain’s Got Talent. 2.20 Mesmerised. 2.50 To Be Advised. 4.30 Bondi Vet. 6.30 First Dates Australia. 7.40 First Dates UK. 8.45 MOVIE: Sleepless In Seattle. (1993) Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan.

11.00 MOVIE: Long Shot. (2019) 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 On The Fly. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 Jake And The Fatman.

11.30 JAG. 1.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 9.25 FBI: International. 10.20 SEAL Team. 11.15 48 Hours. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Frasier. 2.00 The King Of Queens. 3.00 Rules Of Engagement.

4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Frasier. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.45 Hotel Transylvania. 6.00 Ted’s Top Ten. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 The Legend Of Korra.

8.25 Jade Armor. 8.45 Grace Beside Me. 9.10 100 Things To Do Before High School.

9.35 Gym Stars. 10.10 Rage. 11.15 Close.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

6.40 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Bliss. 9.00 Rosehaven. 9.30 Portlandia. 10.15 Back.

10.40 Would I Lie To You? 11.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 ABC Evening News.

8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Carry On Screaming! (1966) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.40 New York Homicide. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.50 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 4.15 PBS News.

5.15 The Ice Cream Show. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Dark Side Of The 2000s. 9.25 Stone Cold Takes On America. 10.20 Late Programs.

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Nemesis. 11.25 Poleng. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Miniseries: Come Home. Final. 2.10 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. Final. 2.40 Joanna Lumley’s Britain. 3.25 Tenable.

4.10 Antiques Roadshow. 5.10 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 Spicks And Specks. 9.35 Planet America. Return. 10.05 Changing Ends. Final. 10.30 Miniseries: Best Interests. 11.25 ABC Late News. 11.40 The Business. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Border Security: International. 2.00 Border Patrol. 2.30 Dog Patrol. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away.

7.30 Australian Idol.

9.00 MOVIE: Uncharted. (2022) 11.30 The Latest: Seven News. 12.00 Parenthood. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. 1.45 9Honey Hacks. 2.00 Pointless.

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

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

9.15 Clarkson’s Farm.

11.15 9News Late. 11.45 La Brea. 12.35 Tipping Point. 1.30 Pointless. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 A Current Affair. 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 The Talk. 8.00 Entertainment Tonight. 8.30 Neighbours. 9.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. 9.30 Good Chef Bad Chef.

10.00 Farm To Fork. 10.30 Judge Judy.

11.00 Dr Phil. 12.00 10 News First: Midday.

1.00 Entertainment Tonight. 1.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours.

4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Australian Survivor.

9.00 FBI: International. 11.00 Blue Bloods.

12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Make Me A Dealer. 10.05 Prince’s Master Crafters Next Generation. Final. 11.00 Make Up: A Glamorous History. 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.05 Good With Wood. 3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry. 8.25 The Deadly Bermuda Triangle. 9.15 Kin. Return. 10.10 SBS World News Late. 10.40 All Those Things We Never Said. 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Escape To The Country.

2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Desert Collectors. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Australia Cricket Awards. 8.30 The Force: BTL. 9.30 Beach Cops. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Home Shopping. 10.30 Instant Hotel. 11.50 Britain’s Got Talent. 2.20 Mesmerised. 2.50 To Be Advised. 4.30 Bondi Vet. 6.30 First Dates Australia. 7.35 First Dates UK. 8.40 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. 9.40 Gordon, Gino & Fred: American Road Trip. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

8.30 Diagnosis Murder.

10.30 Jake And The Fatman. 11.30 JAG. 1.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 Hawaii Five-0. 10.20 FBI: International. 11.15 Diagnosis Murder. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 NBL Slam. 1.30 Two And A Half Men. 3.00 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours.

7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement.

11.00 Frasier. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.20 Miraculous. 6.00 Ted’s Top Ten. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.40 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 The Legend Of Korra.

8.25 Jade Armor. 8.50 Grace Beside Me. 9.15 100 Things To Do Before High School.

9.35 Gym Stars. 10.10 Rage. 11.15 Close.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

6.40 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Doc Martin. 9.20 Interview With The Vampire. 10.00 Killing Eve. 10.45 Would I Lie To You? 11.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 ABC Evening News.

8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Maytime In Mayfair. (1949) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 The Real Murders Of Atlanta. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.25 States Of Undress.

3.15 BBC News At Ten. 3.45 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 4.15 PBS News. 5.15 The Ice Cream Show. 5.45 Joy Of Painting.

6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: In The Line Of Fire. (1993) 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Muster Dogs. 10.55 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Earth. 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. 3.30 Tenable. 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. 5.15 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Grand Designs Transformations. 9.00 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. 9.50 Fake Or Fortune? 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. 11.20 Finding Alice. 12.10 Keeping Faith. 1.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Other Mother. (2017) 2.00 Your Money & Your Life. Return. 2.30 Border Security: International. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away.

8.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys. Return. 10.00 Australia: Now And Then. 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 What Really Happened To Richard Simmons. 12.30 Black-ish. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. 1.45 Explore. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon.

4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. 9.00 Emergency. Return. 10.00 9News Late.

10.30 Chicago Med. 11.20 Emergency Call. 12.10 Tipping Point. 1.05 Pointless.

2.00 The Garden Gurus. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 A Current Affair. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Neighbours. 9.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. 9.30 Good Chef Bad Chef.

10.00 Farm To Fork. 10.30 Judge Judy.

11.00 Dr Phil. 12.00 10 News First: Midday.

1.00 Entertainment Tonight. 1.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours.

4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. Return. 8.30 The Dog Hospital With Graeme Hall. 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Blue Bloods. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Make Me A Dealer. 10.00 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. 11.00 Make Up: A Glamorous History. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Good With Wood. 3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.05 Jeopardy!

5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 DNA Family Secrets. Return.

8.35 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor. 9.30 Culprits. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 A Class Apart. 11.50 My Brilliant Friend. 4.00 Late Programs.

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

3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 The Coroner. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 The Force: BTL. 2.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator.

3.30 Desert Collectors. 4.30 Storage Wars.

5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Counting Cars. 8.30 MOVIE: Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves. (1991) 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Instant Hotel. 12.00 Chicago Fire. 3.00 Mesmerised. 3.30 Black-ish.

4.00 The Goldbergs. 4.30 Bondi Vet. 6.30 10 Years Younger In 10 Days. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. 9.35 Gordon, Gino & Fred: American Road Trip. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

8.30 Diagnosis Murder.

9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 NCIS. 1.30 FBI. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 Evil. 11.15 48 Hours. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 The Middle. 2.30 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours.

7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Frasier. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.45 Hotel Transylvania. 6.00 Ted’s Top Ten. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 The Legend Of Korra.

8.25 Jade Armor. 8.45 Grace Beside Me. 9.10 100 Things To Do Before High School.

9.30 Gym Stars. 10.10 Rage. 11.15 Close.

6.00 Kids’ Programs.

6.40 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Hard Quiz. 9.00 Gruen. 9.40 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.40 Bliss.

11.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 ABC Evening News.

8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.00 Antiques Roadshow.

3.30 MOVIE: Are You Being Served? (1977) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.45 Poirot. 9.55 Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games: Closing Ceremony. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.30 Munchies Guide To Berlin. 3.20 BBC News At Ten. 3.50 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 4.15 PBS News. 5.15 The Ice Cream Show. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 Late Programs.

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No. 121

Solutions

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

Multiplication and division are performed before addition and subtraction.

× ×

– +

+ +

= ×

÷ –

×

3

= 12 ×

×

= 96

=

=

=

36

2

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CROSSMATH

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Place each of the tiles of letters into the blank jigsaw below to create four six-letter words going across and down.

Crossmath

– 9 = 3 × ÷ 1 = 12 × × 2 = 96 = 18

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No. 121

3 + 5 – 6 = 2

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

Edgeword

4 × × 7 + + 8 × = 36

No. 121

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Thursday, January 25, 2024 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

Community cares through cancer support EVERYONE has felt the impact of cancer in one way or another, having been individually affected, or witnessing and supporting a friend or family member undertaking what can be a frightening and unfair journey.

Although this journey can be a lonely one bringing numerous challenges along the way, it also highlights the important need for not just emotional support, but fi nancial support, too.

Charities like the Narromine Cancer Support Group (NCSG) reflect the care and support this community and shire have for locals with cancer. Established in 2009 by a group of dedicated individuals, the NCSG continues to raise funds to fi nancially assist people in the Narromine Shire to seek the best cancer treatment they can.

NCSG Secretary Frances Crawford said the group is able to offer fi nancial assistance to patients during their cancer journey.

“Through the generosity of our community, we are able to offer $1,200 to a patient attending medical support in Dubbo, or $2,200 if medical help has to be sought further afield, such as Sydney. We also lend out equipment to assist cancer patients to stay in their own homes,” Frances said.

The NCSG wants to en-

sure community members in the shire know they can access fi nancial assistance and support, she said.

“Any resident in our shire with a cancer diagnosis is eligible for assistance. It is only through the generosity of the Narromine Shire community that the NCSG can offer fi nancial aid to local patients. The message and reminder to the patient is that the community really does care.

“NCSG fi nancial assistance gifts amount to a minimum yearly sum of $30,000 upwards,” Frances said.

The NCSG committee members would like to start 2024 with a huge thank you to all those in the Narromine Shire who have donated to their cause.

“Collectively, you have emotionally and fi nancially supported our committee, enabling us to then support residents with the unfortunate diagnosis of cancer,” she said.

“Our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you generous charities, businesses and individuals.

You make such a difference for all of our cancer patients because you care,” Frances said.

If you would like to get in touch with the Narromine Cancer Support Group, whether to seek assistance or to donate, follow the team on social media.

Nikki receives another donation from John Sinclair, Narromine Rotary Club.

The Mudyigalang Many Hands Craft Group have supported the NCSG. PHOTOS: NCSG.

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Stir in chocolate chips until melted. Add marshmallows and peppermint extract, beating until blended. Pour into a buttered 30cm x 20cm baking dish. Chill until set. Cut into squares.

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By NORM LEWIS

By NORM LEWIS LAST Saturday, a field of 20 players took part in the weekly Gerries Golf Comp.

Seven ladies took part in their event with Michelle Ashdown being fi rst home with a score of 21 points. Runner-up was Gail White with a card of 15 points. Well done to these winners.

The Nearest the Pin (NTP) was not won again, with the prize going into the jackpot kitty. Dale Harding took the coveted NAGA prize on 10 points.

Over on the back nine, 13 men battled it out for the weekly prizes and the winner on 22 points was Des Weir. Well done, Des. In a tight battle for second, Ron Green, Jamie Roberts and Col Shepherdson three-way tied on 21 points, with Col collecting the prize on a count back.

Gus Smith won the NTP. Sorry, Gus, only one golf ball in the jackpot kitty. Graham Shaw won the NAGA prize with a score of 14 points. In all, a good morning’s golf.

Next weekend, the ladies will be on the back nine and the men on the front at the usual tee-off time.

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

THE weather last week was responsible for the poor golf attendances. On Wednesday, the rain came and washed out the Business House event and the heat caused a drop off in golfers at the weekend.

On Saturday, some 18 players took to the course for the 18-hole Irish Stableford event. The winner taking the honours for the day was Tim Wiggins with a score of 74 points. Runner-up was Steve Squires on 69 points.

Nearest the Pin (NTP) on the ninth went to Steve Gillette, while there was no winner on the 10th.

The Long Drive on the fi rst was won by Ron Mallon. The drawn Stableford jackpot hole was the ninth and it was won by Graham Hillier.

On Sunday, only two players turned up for the weekly competition which was called off due to insufficient players.

The scheduled Robert Handsaker Business competition due to be played on Wednesday, January 17, was abandoned due to rain. If the event proceeds on January 24, the results will appear in next week’s Narromine Star.

In all, a pretty quiet week for golfers. Maybe some are still recovering from the cricket defeat.

This weekend will see a 4-BBB and Par Plus competition played at the golfie and we hope the weather improves so as to allow play!

See all you golf fanatics at the 19th!

NARROMINE STAR Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region Thursday, January 25, 2024

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Thursday, January 25, 2024 Local News for the Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley region NARROMINE STAR

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Winners are grinners around the central west RACING NG REPORT ORT

By COLIN HODGES

Orange - raced Tuesday, January 9 SEVERAL major Sydney stables arrived at the recent Orange meeting with high expectations, however they were upstaged by local trainers Alison Smith and Melissa Harrison.

Alison Smith landed a winning double with That’s Better and Brief Statement, while Melissa Harrison turned around the form of recent acquisition Gilded Crown to win the maiden plate.

That’s Better had three previous trainers and a solitary win before coming to Smith at Orange and she seems to be fi nding the key to the sometimes unreliable galloper.

Owned by the trainers husband Nathan Smith and very well ridden by the stable apprentice Will Stanley, That’s Better ($4.60 to $3.60) tracked the leader Run Chelsea, then kicked away to win the 1000 metres Central West Power Consruction Class One Handicap by over a length from Sydney visitor Line Of Law (Robbie Downey, $2.20 to $3.30) and Bon Zipper (Mathew Cahill, $18).

Will Stanley produced another very good ride to win the 1000 metres Kennards Hire Benchmark 58 Handicap on Brief Statement.

Nathan Smith is also in the ownership of Brief Statement

($4.20 to $3.90), which kept within close range of Desperately (Robbie Downey, $2.15 to $1.95 fav.) before overtaking the Bjorn Baker-trained favourite over the concluding stages.

Brief Statement won by a long head from Titan Star (Braith Nock, $5) with Desperately a half length away in third place.

Unable to win a race in 24 starts before coming to Melissa Harrison, seven-year-old gelding Gilded Crown at the second outing for the Orange trainer won the 1400 metres McSigns Orange Maiden Plate.

Finishing very strongly from midfield, the $41 outsider Gilded Crown (Clayton Gallagher) beat the Annabel Neasham, Warwick Farm-trained Resurrected (Ellen Hennessy, $4.20) by a half length with Bulla Vinaka (Nick Heywood, $9) running on well for a close third.

As the Harrison family share ownership of Gilded Crown, the win was even more satisfying.

Winning rider Clayton Gallagher has been in great form and the other legs of a winning treble were Carrana Anne ($2.70 fav.) for Dubbo trainer Brett Robb and the Kieren Hazelton, Gilgandra trained War Toy ($6).

Restricted to apprentice riders, conducted at Orange was the 1400 metres Pirtek Class Two Handicap-Heat of the Rising Star, part of a statewide series.

Riding for Dubbo trainer Dar Lunn, Olivia Chambers led all the way on Elson Boy ($4.80) to defeat Bondadosa (Courtney Ferris, $21) and Merisi (Hannah Williams, $7.50).

Elson Boy is owned by Guy Mitchell from Binnaway and Rob Pratten from Dubbo.

Other winners at Orange were Sarastrina (Grant Buckley, $5.50) trained at Hawkesbury by Jason Clisby and Brogans Creek (Braith Nock, $4.80) trained at Mudgee by Toby Pracey.

Gilgandra’s Not too Bad wins at Cowra Cup Cowra - raced Sunday, January 21 UP and coming Gilgandra trainer Kieren Hazelton achieved his most important win to date when Not Too Bad, on Sunday, won the 1700 metres Cowra Lamb-Cowra Cup. Raced by a big syndicate mainly from Gilgandra, Not Too Bad was patiently ridden in the cup by champion Cowra jockey Mathew Cahill, settling back in the field where Lemaire led from Dubai Centre, Notabadidea, Athena’s Lad and the Gilgandra Cup winner Sea Of Flames.

Athena’s Lad, the 2022 Cowra Cup winner, took the lead in the straight before Not Too Bad issued a strong challenge.

After a stirring battle over the fi nal 150 metres, Not Too Bad ($8) prevailed by a long head from Athena’s Lad (Nick Heywood, ($3.80 to $2.90 favourite) with Notabadidea (Ronald Simpson, $15) two lengths away in third place.

Not only did Not Too Bad provide the much admired Mathew Cahill with the third leg of a treble and seventh Cowra Cup, but also clinched him the inaugural Reg Paine Memorial Jockeys Challenge.

For the Paine family from Cowra it completed a memorable week with Adam Hyeronimius, the grandson of Reg Paine, winning the Gold Coast Magic Millions on

Storm Boy. First leg of the Mathew Cahill treble was Swilken Bridge, trained by 85-year-old Barry Molloy from Forbes.

Acknowledged as an outstanding trainer over many decades, Barry Molloy also trained the dam of Swilken Bridge, Lake Lugarno, winner of nine races inc-luding in Sydney and winner of a Central Districts Horse Of The Year title.

Swilken Bridge ($5) led for home and fought off the challenge of the Bjorn Baker, Warwick Farm trained Miscavolini (Kayla Nisbet, $1.95 to $1.80 fav.) to win by a long head with Sakimarjuel (Nick Heywood, $6) over two lengths away third in the 950 metres Cowra Bowling Club Maiden Plate.

The other winner for Mathew Cahill was aboard the Michael Lynch, Cowra trained Bon Zipper in the 1200 metres Winkle Draper and Owen Murray Memorial Country Boosted Benchmark 58 Handicap. Owned by Ian Eastaway from Grenfell, Bon Zipper ($2.80 fav.) with a strong run from midfield beat White Liar (Coriah Keatings, $4.40) and Bush Warrior (Ken Dunbar, $21).

Trained at Canberra by Barbara Joseph, Paul Jones and Matt Jones, the seven-yearold gelding Merc won the feature sprint, the 1200 metres Breakout River Meats Cowra Japan Cup. Given a nice run behind the leaders by Quayde Krogh, Merc ($7) won by almost a length from Battle Abbey (Robyn Freeman, $18) and Brogans Creek (Jake Pracey-Holmes, $5.50).

Making it two wins in succession, That’s Better, trained

by Alison Smith at Orange,

was a runaway winner of the 950 metres Daffy’s Wise Words Bench-mark 58 Handicap.

Owned by the trainer’s husband Nathan Smith, That’s Better (Will Stan-ley, $2.35 fav.) steamed home to win by over three lengths from the leader So Extra (Zoe Hunt, $3.80) and Twin Seas (Ashleigh Stanley, $19).

Gulgong trainer Brett Thompson landed the quinella in the 1200 metres Cowra Motors - Dr Geoff Spriggs Mem-orial Country Boosted Maiden Handicap when debut maker Hammering Away (Jake Pracey-Holmes, $4.60) led through-out to win from The Git Up (Ronald Simpson, $7) and Flying Dubawi (Michael Heagney, $19).

Resuming from a spell, the David Smith, Mudgee trained Lockdown Gam-ble (Coriah Keatings, $8.50) is a talented galloper and over the concluding stages swept past East Harlem (Robyn Free-man, $5.50) and Straya Pride (Ken Dun-bar, $21) to win the 1375 Railway Hotel Memorial Class Three Handicap.

Other winners were the Brett Robb, Dubbo trained Rubi Air (Nick Heywood, $3.30 fav.) in the 1200 metres Maree Dykes Memorial Country Boosted BM 58 Handicap and the Bjorn Baker trained Able Red (Kayla Nisbet, $6) in the 1375 metres Australian Hotel Maiden Plate.

To have the track and racecourse in such great order took a huge effort by Cowra Jockey Club committee after the devastation caused by the record floods in late 2022.

The rewards were a big crowd and outstanding racing at the cup meeting, extended after fi nal acceptances from eight to nine races.

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