COWRA residents are set to benefit from a new specialist ambulance, increasing access across rough roads, isolated areas and tough terrain.
The new vehicle known as Hazardous Area Rescue Ambulances (HARA), is one of eight bespoke vehicles; the first of their kind in the world.
The Cowra Ambulance Station is one of three rural locations for the HARA vehicles, alongside Bomaderry, in the Shoalhaven and Rutherford in the Hunter, each strategically chosen to optimise response capabilities during natural disasters like fires and floods, and across difficult terrain.
The rollout of the Mercedes-Benz Unimog vehicles is part of a major $14.8 million funding package, introduced by the NSW Government to further build the state’s flood rescue capabilities, following devastating flooding across the region in 2021-22.
The HARAs are designed to drive through flood waters up to 1.2 metres and are equipped with safety features for operation in hazardous environments.
The vehicles have also been made to operate around fire grounds, with the inclusion of a burn-over crew protection system, replacement of flammable components, and by wrapping critical vehicle infrastructure in fire-retardant material, similar to the equipment on new Rural Fire Service fire truck models.
The rear of the vehicle is a fully operational ambulance, with a custom designed stretcher loading system to assist paramedics in patient handling.
While New South Wales Ambulance Commissioner Dominic Morgan said comfort may not always be guaranteed, a ride in tough and ready HARA far outweighs needing to be walked out on a stretcher, or
driven down a long farm driveway to meet the ambulance on a main road.
“If you’re sick or injured and you are in the middle of a flood zone or a fire zone, you just want to be out of there,” he told Channel 7.
“Other agencies would have to literally drag patients into the back of trucks that could go through flood water, no matter whether they were sick or injured.”
“The HARA vehicles are the first of their kind and an essential addition to our fleet giving clinicians greater access to patients during natural disasters, such as in fire grounds and floods,” Commissioner Morgan said.
“The 4WD vehicles will be operated by our highly trained special operations paramedics and have been specifically modified by NSW Ambulance to withstand harsh environments.”
The vehicles have been purpose modified by New South Wales Ambulance to withstand harsh environments with enhanced safety features including a reinforced exoskeleton to protect paramedics and patients from falling trees, and driving through degraded rural roads.
State Health Minister, Ryan Park, celebrated the world-first rollout of ambulances designed to adapt to
more extreme weather events in a changing climate.
“These high-tech vehicles, will mean our world class clinicians will be even better prepared for any scenario they face – which could include floods or bushfires,” he said. “Once they’re rolled out these vehicles will be an invaluable addition to NSW Ambulance.”
The vehicles are proposed to be at strategically stationed at NSW Ambulance heavy rescue stations based in Tamworth, Rutherford, Cowra, Wagga Wagga and Bomaderry, as well as special operation team locations in Point Clare and Sydney.
What’s on in and around our region
CALLEEN ART EXHIBITION
NOW to 17 November 2024
At the Cowra Regional Art Gallery, 77 Darling Street Cowra.
Gallery hours -Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm, Sunday 10am – 2pm. General admission is free.
For more information go to www. cowraartgallery.com.au
PRE-SHOW ENTERTAINMENT
October 17
Come down to the Cowra Civic Centre to see the likes of Josie Leaver and Emily Reynolds perform live on Show eve. Tickets available at Cowra Civic Centre.
COWRA SHOW
October 18 and 19
Held on October 18 and 19 this year, the Cowra Show Society have plenty of exciting things in store for our 2024 show, and can’t wait to share them with you!
STEVE LOVETT BOOK LAUNCH
October 19
Stephen Lovett, the town’s renowned boxing star, gears up to launch his highly anticipated book, “Tough Is Not Enough,” on Saturday, October 19, at the Club Cowra Sound Stage at the Cowra Show. The event will kick off at 5pm, and all are invited to join the festivities.
CRICKET
October 19
The Molong Cricket Association season gets underway with defending premiers Canowindra at home to Magpies.
COWRA GARDEN CLUB
October 19 and 20
Cowra Open Gardens Weekend 19th and 20th October 2024. Eight beautiful gardens open - $20.00 entry. Children free. Tickets available at Shoes 4 You and The Cowra Visitors Centre. Further information check thwra Guardian feature on Oct 17.
KIDS HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
October 25
Get ready for a fang-tastic time at the Cowra Bowling Club for our Kids Halloween Party! Bring your family for an evening of spook-tacular fun:
Time: 5pm - 7:30pm
Location: Cowra Bowling Club Auditorium
$5.00 per child (includes popcorn, soft drink, lollies & goodie bag) Movie on the Big Screen, Spooky Crafts, Family Friendly Games & Prizes for Best & Spookiest Costumes.To book your spot, simply call 02 6342 1279 or hollie@cowrabowlingclub.com. au
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ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
November 3
Watch this space for Lachlan Valley Rail’s anniversary celebrations! You can also check out their Facebook page for further info.
MELBOURNE CUP LUNCHEON
November 5
The Cowra Bowling Club cordially invites you all for a glamorous day of fashion & fun paired with a delicious meal for our Melbourne Cup Luncheon:
Hot & Cold Buffet
Live Melbourne Cup coverage on the Big Screen
Complimentary Glass of Bubbly & Betting Pack on Arrival
Fashion on the Field - Prizes for Best Dressed
Sweeps & Lucky Door Prizes
Date: Tuesday, November 5, at 12pm
Tickets: $18per person
Book your spot through Reception: 02 6342 1279 or hollie@cowrabowlingclub.com.au
The Cowra Bowling & Recreation Club acknowledges, accepts, and is committed to fulfilling its regulatory and social responsibilities in relation to gambling activities.
WINGZ4KIDZ GOLF DAY
November 9
Canowindra Golf Club will be hosting the Wingz4Kidz Charity Golf Day on Saturday November 9 to raise vital funds for air transport for kids living in regional or remote areas. Contact the Canowindra Golf Club to register.
Journalists
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SPRING CARNIVAL TIPPING COMPETITION
Join the Cowra Bowling Club for our Spring Carnival Tipping Competition for your chance to WIN some incredible prizes! HOW TO ENTER
Register your interest by giving your name and phone number to the Duty Manager
$10.00 entry fee each week for 4 weeks
Try to tip the 10 winners of the Caulfield Cup Day, Cox Plate Day, VRC Derby Day & Melbourne Cup Day.
Score 3 points for 1st place, 2 points for 2nd place & 1 point for 3rd place PRIZES
- 1st Place: $1,000.00 Cash
- 2nd Place: $500.00 Cash
- 3rd Place: $250.00 Cash
For more information, feel free to call: 02 6342 1279
The Cowra Bowling & Recreation Club acknowledges, accepts, and is committed to fulfilling its regulatory and social responsibilities in relation to gambling activities.
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COWRA SHIRE COUNCIL BY-ELECTION
November 23
Sat November 23 we need to vote in a By-Election. Voting is compulsory.
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Industrial action closes court
By DAN RYAN
NSW Sheriff ’s Office industrial action has meant just 60 matters listed for mention, sentence and hearing have been dealt with at the Cowra Local Court during the past two months.
The Local Court sits for five days on the fourth week of each month in Cowra.
During August and September the doors to the main court building were closed after NSW Sheriffs walked off the job.
A spokesperson for the Department of Communities and Justice told the Cowra Guardian “matters at Cowra Local Court are proceeding where possible”.
“More than 60 matters were finalised at Cowra Local Court in August and September 2024,” the department spokesperson said.
Closing of the doors came after
hundreds of sheriffs walked off the job across NSW in August over a staffing crisis and poor pay, crippling the ability of courts to function.
The industrial action crippled dozens of courts in regional NSW and saw the Cowra Local Court remain closed to the public in September.
It is uncertain if the court will be open to the public this month.
“Due to the NSW Sheriffs’ industrial action, where an insufficient number of Sheriffs have been available at a court location to provide court security, those locations have not been able to be opened to the public,” the department said.
“Where possible, matters at those locations have proceeded with court participants appearing remotely.”
NSW Sheriffs enforce writs, serve warrants and are vital to maintain-
ing the security of the court and judicial officers. Despite doing more than ever, their pay has stagnated and the Office of the Sheriff is struggling to recruit and maintain workers. There are more than 300 sheriffs attached to over 170 courthouses in NSW.
The department spokesperson said the number of matters finalised at Cowra Local Court during August and September does not include all those matters that were dealt with but not finalised during this time.
When asked if the industrial action had caused a backlog at the Cowra Local Court the department spokesperson said “Matters at Cowra Local Court are proceeding where possible”.
Court participants, the department said, have been appearing remotely where the court building needs to be closed due to insuf-
ficient numbers of Sheriffs being available to provide court security”.
The Local Court is due to sit in Cowra again from Monday, October 28 through to Friday, November 1 with 289 matters already listed for mention or hearing on the NSW Courts and Tribunals Online Registry website.
This figure includes, in some cases, multiple matters for individuals with the bulk of the matters listed for Tuesday, October 29 and Wednesday, October 30 when traffic and list day cases are dealt withthere are 117 matters listed for each of these days.
Twenty one matters are listed for Monday, October 28, one a Local Court sentence and one a pretrial review. All other matters on this day are Children’s Court matters.Six hearings are set down for Thursday, October 31 with a further seven scheduled for November 1.
Alongside these hearings the court is expected to mention four further matters on the Friday and three breaches of court orders on the Thursday as well as eight sentence matters and one Apprehended Violence Order.In relation to the matters listed for determination in August and September and whether all were dealt with the department told the Cowra Guardian “It is not possible to identify whether matters have been unable to proceed as a direct result of the NSW Sheriffs’ industrial action, or for any other reason.”
Asked if the Sheriff Action had caused a backlog at the Cowra Court the department spokesperson also said “The Chief Magistrate of the Local Court is responsible for the sittings and listings of the Local Court”.
“There are no additional sittings planned for (Cowra)”.
COURT CLOSED: Cowra Court has been closed due to Industrial Action. LEFT: A recent arrest made in relation to drugs and weapons. PHOTOS: supplied
The little town that won’t quit
By DANE MILLERD
IT’S not often we get good news stories but it’s important that we cover them too.
Gooloogong, right in the centre of Central NSW is punching above it’s weight.
Always has, just like it’s favourite son Royce Simmons who’s more recent Alzheimers Awareness Fundraiser Walk took him through his hometown again last week.
Like most rural villages, Gooly as locals know it already faces a plethora of challenges.
The pandemic followed by devastating floods in the last four years would’ve sunk most hamlets but not this community, not even close.
When many stared into the floodwaters and saw hopelessness, the people of Gooloogong found character and Charlie Niven, one of the towns foremost volunteers, reckons that’s what kept many in the town out of the abyss.
After all, you can always start again after floods and many here have.
Rebuilding has only strengthened the town and given them a steelier resolve.
It’s allowed the Gooloogong Progress Society to build the place of sturdier stuff, and cash in on local, state and federal grant opportunities.
Most places the same population size have far less.
Whether it’s funding for toilets in the park, log cabin or the new evacuation centre, Gooloogong is putting it’s best foot forward despite so much going on beyond our control.
- CHARLIE NIVEN
“COVID knocked us around like it did with many others in 2020, 2021 and 2022,” said Charlie.
“Then the floods came but it’s not like they haven’t before. Makes you resilient.”
The Gooloogong General Store also has no unleaded fuel - an environmental hurdle the town is working with Cowra Council closely on to remedy.
“You can only get unleaded fuel in Forbes, Eugowra, Canowindra or Cowra,” said Charlie Niven.
While housing and unleaded fuel are still a hot topic of discussion being worked through, there is a proactive Progress Association that has helped raised funds for a raft of community projects and events.
ation entre at Gooloogong Public School announced by NSW Cootamundra MP Steph Cooke recently and last year there was a new amenities unveiling.
telecommunications tower due to be finished soon too.
Caravans are filling the park more and more as well.
Charlie Niven, the former SES Commander.
There’s the $188,620 to establish a community evacu-
What was once a blackspot for phone and internet coverage is now the site of a new
“The Gooloogong Progress Association applies for every grant and aim up for any and every opportunity they can to help the community,” said
“Whether it’s funding for toilets in the park, log cabin or the new evacuation centre, Gooloogong is putting it’s best foot forward despite so much going on beyond our control,” Niven said.
“It is a little inconvenient and does make it a pain sometimes but to everyone’s credit, discussions have been continuing on how we address it. But it’s an issue like any other issue we are facing head on as a community and we won’t back away from it!” Just like Royce. And also just like Royce you know Gooloogong will be okay too.
COWRA REGIONAL ART GALLERY
24 November to 8 December 2024
UpstART showcases the work of regional students in Stages 5 and 6 (years 9,10,11 and 12) encompassing kind of genre. This includes innovative and experimental approaches to painting, drawing, mixed media, photography and sculpture. This is a “must-see” presented in association with high schools from the Central West.
28 September to 17 November 2024
The Cowra Regional Art Gallery is pleased to announce the winner of the $30,000 Calleen Art Award 2024 is Amanda Penrose Hart for her painting Shepherd’s Lookout (see website).
The Calleen Art Award 2024 features 48 artworks by leading and emerging Australian artists selected from 254 entries by a panel of art professionals. The exhibition showcases a diverse collection of visually compelling, thoughtful and engaging paintings from landscape, abstract, still life and non representational.
Image: Amanda Penrose Hart, Shepherd’s Lookout, 2023, oil on canvas. Winner of the Calleen Art Award 2024. Courtesy the artist and King Street Gallery on William, Darlinghurst.
15 December 2024 to 2 February 2025
For Primavera: Young Australian Artists, Tiyan Baker, Christopher Bassi, Moorina Bonini, Nikki Lam, Sarah Poulgrain and Truc Truong investigate themes of protest, perseverance, identity and history. Curator Talia Smith asks what are artists creating to challenge society’s prescribed structures, built by a select few to supposedly serve and protect us?
Through new and recent works in various media, including installation, video, painting, sculpture, mark-making and text, Primavera is an exhibition as call to action. Drawing on their lived experience, these early-career artists work to disrupt the dynamics of power and deliver compelling alternatives to the status quo.
The Cowra Regional Art Gallery is a cultural facility of the Cowra Shire Council.
FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT: Gooloogong locals Matt Dowd and Charlie Niven at the diesel bowsers near the Gooloogong General Store. Like many, they are making every post a winner for the small town.
PHOTO: Dane Millerd
COWRA COUNCIL NOTICEBOARD
14 October 2024
A by-election will be held on Saturday, 23 November 2024 to fill the Cowra Shire Council vacant Councillor position.
Nominations are now open and must be lodged with the NSW Electoral Commission by 12pm Wednesday, 23 October 2024.
Council is now offering a free Concierge Service for Development Applications for Minor Residential Developments only, to help applicants unfamiliar with the process to navigate the NSW Planning Portal.
This service is available on by appointment only.
For further information, visit: elections.nsw.gov.au/elections/localgovernment-elections/2024-cowra-shirecouncil-by-election
For further information and to book, please call Nicole from the environmental Services team on 6340 2004.
Do you have Do you have Chrysolina Leaf Chrysolina Leaf Beetles? Beetles?
Chrysolina Leaf Beetle (Chrysolina quadrigemina) has shown potential to contribute to the control of St John's Wort.
If you find these beetles on St John’s Wort and want to share the beetles around, please contact Cowra Council Biosecurity Officers on (02) 6340 2070
The beetles may be blue, green or bronze and both the adults and the larvae defoliate plants, so heavily that flowering and seed production is suppressed.
Heavily defoliated St John’s Wort plants are smaller and weaker, with a lower chances of survival.
Young Woman winner s winners announced for Show
By DANE MILLERD
THE 2024 Young Woman, Rural Ambassador and Junior Rural Achiever have been named with Dakota Hindmarsh (Young Woman), Steph Bacon (Rural Ambassador) and Steph Dresser (Junior) the winners among the judges.
In hotly contested fields, there was little separating the winner in each category and judges Sean Haynes, Beatrice Patterson and Cr Erin Watt sure had a task on their hands choosing winners.
Cr Erin Watt congratulated the winners sighting the inspirational ideas many had for Cowra and the community. Each of the candidates spoke of the
opportunities that exist in areas such as Cowra and connections they felt from that sense of community.
A statement on the Cowra Show Society Facebook page echoed Cr Watt’s praise of the entrants and the manner in which they day was conducted.
“Congratulations to our wonderful Rural Ambassadors and Young Women Entrants. You should all be so very proud of raising your hand to enter these competitions, representing your community and showing your dedication to the Agricultural Industry and our local Cowra Show Society. What wonderful hands the future of the Show movement is in!”
Congratulations to all the Young Woman and Rural Ambassador entrants and winners on an incredible effort!
BEST IN SHOW: Winners Dakota Hindmarsh, Steph Bacon and Steph Dresser pictured with Show President Trish Gundersen.
PHOTO: Supplied.
RESULTS Junior Ambassadors : Runner Up - Callie Bridges; Winner - Steph Dresser Rural Ambassadors: Runner Up - Jordan Romeo; Winner - Steph Bacon 2024 Young Woman Entrants: Hayley Harding, Chloe Horne, Runner Up - Teizha Fletcher; Winner - Dakota Hindmarsh
Community Arts Support Program closes
By DANE MILLERD
Have you got an idea for something arts or heritage based that needs a little bit of funding?
Country Arts Support Program (CASP) helps pay for artists and arts workers to create or to work on arts activities in our regional communities.
Funded activities could include (but are not limited to) workshops, classes, performances, installations, exhibitions, tours, screen / film making, writing or composition, development of new work, tours or talks, artist-in-residence programs, recordings or podcasts, experimental arts, and new arts activities attached to festivals or events – as long as they have some element of public outcome.
Want to know more? CASP are running two online info sessions to help you plan your application. Book at the links below.
CASP is devolved funding of the NSW Government through Create NSW managed locally by the network of 15 Regional Arts Development Organisations.
Dates: Closes: Thursday 17 October 2024 at 5pm
Funding activities happening: 1 January 2025 – 31 December 2025.
Amount: Grants of up to $3,000. The total pool of funds is $17,000. Eight activities were funded in 2024.
Open to:
Individuals, groups, not for profit
incorporated bodies, councils, artsbased businesses in one of the 12 council areas that make up the Arts OutWest region: Bathurst Region, Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, Forbes, Lachlan, Lithgow, Mid-Western Region, Oberon, Orange, Parkes and Weddin.
Activities across all artforms (including heritage).
Activities designed to have a positive impact (cultural, social or economic) on a regional community or on regional artists.
CASP funds should mainly go towards paying artist/ arts worker fees and expenses.
How to apply:
1. Read the GUIDELINES for eligibility and assessment criteria.
2. Attend an online info session (optional).
3. Start an application at Smartygrants. You can download the application form and also save your work to come back later.
4. Call or email Arts OutWest to discuss your application (this is a requirement).
5. Complete the application including adding any letters of support, support materials or references.
6. Submit your application by 5pm on Thursday 17 October 2024.
(MONDAY-FRIDAY) 02 6338 4657
E: ARTSOUTWEST@CSU.EDU.AU APPLY NOW!
PROUDLY SERVICING THE CENTRAL TABLELANDS
Elders Emms Mooney, operating out of CTLX Carcoar are your commercial livestock specialists, and can assist with paddock sales, feedlotting, off the hook and AuctionsPlus sales.
15/10/2024
Total Yarding: 1944 (+856)
Supply increased by 856 for a yarding of 1944 cattle. Quality was mixed with mostly lightweight cattle yarded suitable for feeders and restockers, however competition lacked in places. Heavy prime cattle were in demand and well supplied. Most of the cows supplied were medium weights with limited heavyweights on offer. Most of the regular buyers were present. Young cattle to the trade held firm, prime yearling steers sold from 260c to 342c, and prime yearling heifers, 280c to 330c/kg. Medium weight feeder steers dropped 10c, 310c to 370c, and feeder heifers were firm to 5c cheaper, 240c to 315c/kg. Lightweight restocker steers sold dearer, 286c to 429c, while restocker heifers fell 20c, 214c to 320c/kg. Prime grown steers were 25c dearer, 288c to 367c, and prime grown heifers held firm, 230c to 335c/kg. Cows dropped 10c, 2 and 3 scores sold from 140c to 288c, and heavy prime cows, 282c to 300c/kg. Heavy bulls sold to 295c/kg. Market reporter, Angus Williams
Contact your local agent today
Emms Mooney 1800 282 623
Ben Emms 0428 639 381
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CLOSES TODAY: CASP applications close today October 17 at 5pm.
Rate peg set for 2025-26
By DANE MILLERD
The NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has set core council rate pegs for the 2025-26 financial year, ranging from 3.6% to 5.1%. There is a separate rate peg for each of NSW’s 128 councils.
Tribunal Chair Carmel Donnelly said the rate pegs limit the amount by which councils can increase their rates income, while allowing them to meet changes in the cost of providing services.
“The rate pegs allow the councils to cover the increasing costs of continuing to provide their services,” Ms Donnelly said.
“The Tribunal understands that the community has been facing significant cost-of-living pressures and we have taken this into account in our decision making. We continue to make some adjustments to the rate peg over several years to limit the impact on ratepayers. We encourage anyone that is having difficulty paying their rates bill to get in touch with their council to access pensioner concessions and other hardship support.”
Ms Donnelly said each council’s rate peg is the maximum percentage by which the council can increase their general income. It is open to councils to decide not to im-
plement the increase, or to delay it.
“Ultimately, elected councilors decide whether to increase rates and by how much. Rate pegs do not apply directly to individual ratepayers’ rates. Councils may increase categories of rates by more or less
than the rate peg, provided the total increase in general income remains within the rate peg,” she said.
pay more than they should. This was for councils with recent population growth, but where we found this to be the population returning to 2019 levels after falling during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Cowra Council Supports 4.2% Rate Peg for 2025-26
The NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has set the rate peg for Cowra Council at 4.2% for the 2025-26 financial year. Acting General Manager Larissa Hackett expressed the Council’s approval of the increase, stating it allows for a fair adjustment to address rising costs while meeting the community’s expectations.
“This 4.2% increase acknowledges the financial pressures our Council faces,” Mrs. Hackett said.
IPART applied a population factor to 72 of the 128 councils’ rate pegs to reflect population growth. This population growth factor is not expected to drive increases in individual rates because any increase from the population factor is spread among the increased number of ratepayers.
“The population factor allows councils in growth areas to collect the additional
rates revenue required to provide services to a growing population, from a larger number of ratepayers,”
Ms Donnelly said.
“We also made a special adjustment to the population factor for 13 councils to ensure that ratepayers do not
“As we begin the next phase of Long-Term Financial Planning, we will evaluate how this rate peg can support our future operations and ensure ongoing financial stability for the shire.” Councils receive income from various sources including grants and user fees and charges. The rate pegs apply only to council ‘general income’ revenue received mostly from rates, which constitutes on average about one third of councils’ total income. More information is available from www.ipart.nsw.gov.au.
RATE PEG: Cowra Shire Council supports a 4.2% rate peg.
PHOTOL: Shayne O’Brien
“Report, report” - Cowra Neighbourhood Watch
By DAN RYAN
WELCOME to the October installment of the Neighbourhood Watch Cowra Newsletter!
Our topic for September was “Report, Report, Report”highlighting the importance of sharing information to help reduce crime in the community.
A perfect example of this is the new ‘BluLink’ platform launched by NSW Police which enables them to respond more appropriately to incidents due to the real-time information it provides. Police need members of the community to report suspicious or unusual activity.
Don’t worry about “bothering” them, or feeling like you’re overreacting - they are here to listen and to help.
Another method of information gathering and sharing is the NSW CCTV Register. This initiative allows police to essentially map residents and businesses across Cowra, which may help in identifying offenders, even beyond the immediate crime scene.
Even if your property is not directly involved in criminal activity, your camera may see something important which will assist police in their enquiries.
Trust your gut. If something just doesn’t look or feel right, or you think a crime is happening or about to happen, report it. There are multiple ways to report incidents to the police apart from calling
000 in an emergency. You can call the Police Assistance Line on 131 444 or make an online report. If you have information about a crime or suspicious activity and want to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential online report using the Crimestoppers tool. It is important to stress that if an incident is happening now and if the suspect is still at the scene, you should call triple zero (000) immediately and follow the directions you are given. Our focus for October is “Bushfire Planning and Preparation”. As of 1 October until 31 March you’ll need a fire permit in NSW. Getting a permit is free and easy, reach out to your local Fire & Rescue Station for more information. As a largely agricultural community it’s important that we prepare our homesteads for potential bushfire or ember attack. For those with limited domestic support there is the AIDER (Assist Infirm, Disabled and Elderly Residents) Program.
This is a one-off service which can include clearing gutters, removing leaf and tree debris, trimming branches close to home, mowing/ slashing grass for disabled or elderly residents. Call 1300 011 737 or email aider@rfs.nsw.gov.au for more information.
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Not related to bushfire preparedness, but something that we are very excited to promote is the Animal Welfare League NSW visiting Cowra on to Friday, 18 October. between 8AM - 12PM. AWL NSW’s Animal Care Truck will be parked at Cowra Showground to provide FREE health checks, microchipping, Dog C3 and Cat F3 Vaccinations. Neighbourhood Watch Cowra has been advocating for this service to visit our town and we are thrilled to see it come to fruition!
It is a wonderful opportunity for cat and dog owners to look after the health and safety of their best friends.
This is a nice segway into our focus for next month, which will be pet and animal safety. A service we will share more information about is the Responsible Pet Ownership Education Program overseen by The Office of Local Government. This series aims to educate parents and children about how to interact safely with pets. Stay tuned for more, and as always - stay safe!
Follow us on Facebook @ NHWCowra and Instagram @nhw_ cowra to stay informed!
COLLECTIVE: The Cabonne Collective is an online portal to help community and business access all number of things including grants. PHOTO: Supplied Register for the Cabonne Collective
By DANE MILLERD
ATTENTION all Cabonne Collective Members!
Have you checked out the latest updates on business events, workshops, and networking opportunities? We’ve just added new details, so be sure to take a look!
Not a member yet? Now’s the perfect time to join! The Cabonne Collective is a FREE online hub for all businesses in Cabonne Shire, offering all kinds of assistance to business and community. The Cabonne Collective is for small, medium and large scale businesses across Cabonne.
The Cabonne Collective is a onestop shop for Cabonne businesses to access information regarding grant opportunities, community consultation meetings, sponsorship opportunities, networking events, and more.
👉 Sign up today: https://www. cabonne.nsw.gov.au/Community/TheCabonne-Collective-Business-Hub
Don’t miss out on these fantastic resources! #CabonneCollective #DiscoverCabonne #BusinessHub
Upgrade Works Underway on nbn Fixed Wireless Network
CONTRIBUTED
THERE will be ongoing upgrade work on the nbn® Fixed Wireless network in Hilltops, aimed at providing residents and businesses with access to faster internet speeds* and extended coverage. This upgrade work is taking place on the tower in Young South, and while we strive to minimize disruptions, some homes and small businesses in the area may experience temporary impacts to their nbn service over the coming weeks.
As part of this critical upgrade, nbn is implementing measures to reduce service interruptions, including the migration of users to temporary connections. However, there may be instances where towers need to be taken offline. We appreciate the community’s patience during this essential upgrade process.
Faster internet speeds, especially during peak usage times, are vital for meeting the growing data demands of regional Australia. These enhancements will support the rise of remote healthcare, enable effective work and learning from home, connect rural entrepreneurs to global markets, and help residents
stay connected with family and friends.
The tower upgrades will result in planned outages that may affect the ability of homes and businesses to use their nbn services. However, it is important to note that nbn fixed line or nbn Sky Muster satellite services will not be impacted by these tower works.
Residents and businesses that may be affected have been notified by their retail service provider.
Tom O’Dea, Head of nbn Local NSW, stated: “There is increasing demand for faster internet from homes and businesses across Australia, and we are committed to investing in the nbn network to stay ahead of this demand. We are thrilled to begin upgrading the nbn Fixed Wireless network in the region, which will significantly benefit up to a million households and businesses across Australia*.”
O’Dea added, “These tower works are essential for delivering our program but will involve some planned outages that may disrupt services. After the completion of the upgrades, we anticipate faster download speeds during peak periods across the nbn Fixed Wireless network**.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank the community for their understanding as we work to enhance connectivity.”
This upgrade forms part of a $750 million investment in the nbn Fixed Wireless and nbn Sky Muster satellite network, which includes $480 million from the Australian
Government and $270 million from nbn. Once completed, the investment will expand the existing nbn Fixed Wireless footprint by up to 50% and enable the launch of two new high-speed fixed wireless plans – Fixed Wireless Home Fast and Fixed Wireless Superfast*. The upgraded network will also provide
approximately 120,000 existing Sky Muster satellite-only premises access to nbn Fixed Wireless for the first time.
Representatives from nbn will be available at the Cowra Spring Show on Friday, October 18, and Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 4 PM. Our team looks forward to sharing updates
on the network upgrade programs and providing personalized advice on connectivity options and solutions.
To fully benefit from the upgrades, impacted homes and businesses may need to update their nbn devices. nbn will directly contact those affected; however, not all devices will require replacement.
For more information and to register for updates, customers can visit our blog for updates on the nbn’s Fixed Wireless and Satellite Upgrade Program: www. nbnco.com.au/blog/thenbn-project/delivering-a-better-broadband-experiencefor-the-bush.
Fixed Wireless technology connects homes and businesses, primarily in expanding regional areas, to the nbn network.
The nbn Fixed Wireless connection transmits the broadband signal from a transmission tower to an antenna installed on the customer’s roof.
Since July, faster wholesale nbn network download speeds - up to four times faster than currently available - are progressively becoming available in eligible upgraded areas through various retail service providers.
WORKS: Upgrades to the nbn Fixed Wireless Network will be taking place across the Hilltops.
Decisions on the fly
By DAN RYAN
THE ability to make “decisions on the fly” is what separates the best hot air balloonist pilots in the world according to Canowindra balloon pilot Anton Kerr.
The Balloon Joy Flights chief pilot, along with fellow Canowindra pilot Les Springett, has just returned to Canowindra after taking part in the World Hot Air Balloon Championships in September.
Kerr and Springett and six other Australian pilots competed alongside 110 other pilots from all corners of the earth at the titles held in Szeged, Hungary.
Hampered by poor weather the first event of the championships took to the air in the afternoon of September 10 after three cancelled flights due to wind, rain, low cloud ceilings or a combination of all three.
Inevitably the weather hampered the Springett balloon’s campaign with the team finishing in 112th place after being forced to make the decision not to compete on the final day of competition due to forecast rain.
A wet balloon would have delayed the return of “Hot Stuff ” to Australia.
France’s Clement Seigot took out the event with Kerr finishing in 91st place.
A pilot since 2007 Seigot has a strong Australian connection as he shares his flying between Melbourne and the French Alps each year.
“I was happy with my result,” Kerr said.
‘The Europeans and Americans get to practice competing every two weeks of the year. We get one national championship a year to practice.”
It was at these national championships that Kerr and Springett gained their places in the Australian team.
“The only way to get better is to actually go (to Europe),” Kerr said, “so I was quite happy with the result.
“I learned heaps, flew the balloon harder than I’ve ever flown it and had a great time.”
Kerr’s effort was made even more impressive by the fact he was flying a borrowed balloon.
It cost him close to $15,000 to transport his own balloon from Australia when he competed in the 2022 World Championships in Slovenia. He also competed in Hungary with a new team after his Canowindra based team was unable to make the trip.
“It’s so expensive to take a balloon,” Kerr said.
“I borrowed a balloon off a Lithuanian team who I had contact with which worked out really well.
“My regular crew had work commitments. The crew I had did a great job and it worked well but I missed my local crew a lot,”
Kerr said.
Practice flights in Lithuania and a test event in Leszno, Poland had him ready to take his place at the titles.
‘It was a really well run competition of international standard,” he said of the Poland event.
“The Polish pilots are bril-
liant, they have probably 20 Polish pilots who are top class. They have a bit of a circuit, with half a dozen competitions a year just in Poland.
“The tasks and competition in Poland was actually tougher than the world championships in terms of what you had to do and the timeframe.”
From Poland Kerr travelled through the Czech Republic to Hungary where he found the flying very different to Canowindra.
“Canowindra has fantastic weather conditions for flying balloons,” he said.
“There were some unstable and windy conditions related to a weather system moving across Europe.
“In a world championship the tasks that they set each morning, there might be up to six different tasks you have to do, and they set the tasks so that they are fairly difficult to achieve.
“Because the standard is high they make the tasks harder to separate the field which made (competing) harder than the difference in the weather between Canowindra and Hungary.”
Looking ahead with the aim of improving his flying Kerr said “flying in competition is very technical” and he had learned a lot from his trip to Europe.
“You have different layers of air moving in different directions and you have to be very precise on your speed and direction in those layers,” he said.
“Even five seconds too long in one spot in the sky would put you
down the bottom end of the results.
“I will need to fine tune the precision of navigation. You’ve got to fly the balloon really intentionally.
“You always need to know where you need to be in the sky and where you need to be next.
“You might be up at 3000 feet getting a direction and have to drop right down to ground level to get the next direction.
“To improve, it’s an experience thing, but I’ll have a much clearer picture of exactly where the balloon needs to be and how I’ve got to get it there. Experience gives you clarity on knowing exactly what you’ve got to do.
“Like in footy you train based on the unexpected coming from your opposition, and that’s like the wind, you have to compensate when the winds don’t do what you expect them to do.
“If you’ve got the experience and the training then you can make those decisions on the fly, that’s what separates the field,” Kerr said.
Confirming he’ll be attempting to take part in the world titles to be held in Poland in 2026 Kerr said “I’ll be going if I can get there”.
“You have to qualify, I’ll have to do really well in the national championships next year, he said, “but I’ll be aiming to get there.
“I’d really like to go (to Poland) having had some experience flying in Poland. It’s a great country which I really enjoyed,” Kerr said.
Wave of enquiries over podcast
JINDALEE, the new investigative podcast exploring the 37-year-old double homicide cold case of Catherine Holmes and Georgina Watmore and the culture of Cowra in the 1980s, has seen a wave of people come forward with new information regarding the mystery.
While nothing has been substantiated yet, the response from the public is a positive step in the near four decade old double murder case that has captivated the small farming town.
Hosted by former local Vangie McKay and produced by The Media Collective, Jindalee re-examines the events of that fateful day, while also exploring how the attitudes, politics, policing and culture of 1980s Cowra shaped the investigation and community response. A recent story in this newspaper called on anyone with information to reach out and the response has been “incredible” according to Ms McKay.
The six-part series explores the town as it was in the 80s and details the nature of the crimes that occurred on Jindalee Circuit. It will feature exclusive interviews and reports as well as never before shared details about the crime.
The case, which remains unsolved after 37 years, occurred on the early morning hours of 15 April 1987, forever altering the small community.
“By revisiting both the case and the town’s mindset, we hope to uncover clues that may have been overlooked and will enable the investigation to move forward,” Ms McKay said.
The first episode of Jindalee will drop in December and the podcast’s producers encourage anyone with information about the case, or memories of the town from that time, to get in touch by emailing jindaleepodcast@gmail.com or writing to PO BOX 535 Double Bay NSW 1360. All communication will be kept confidential.
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Park outside: Hyundai drivers told
By DAN RYAN
MORE than 75,000 vehicle owners across the country have been asked to check their car details after an urgent safety recall was issued.
“Affected vehicles should be parked in an open space and away from flammable materials and structures, i.e. not in a garage,” the recall notice said.
Hyundai Veloster, ix35 and Accent vehicles manufactured between 2009 - 2014 have been affected by a defect, which could lead to ‘spontaneous combustion,’ while parked or running.
“Due to a manufacturing defect, brake fluid may leak into the Antilock Brake System (ABS) control module. This could cause an electrical short circuit leading to a vehicle engine compartment fire while parked or driving.”
In a statement, Hyundai told news outlets that “safety
of our customers is and has always been our number one priority.”
“That is why any incident that has the potential to compromise that safety, is taken extremely seriously. We undertake voluntary recalls of vehicles in accordance with our obligations under the
Australian Consumer Law and Road Vehicle Standards Act. Vehicle recalls are a swift and effective means of replacing any component that may have a fault, at zero cost to the owner,” the statement said.
Impacted vehicle owners have been notified by email and with an urgent safety recall letter, and asked to contact their local Hyundai dealer to organise urgent repairs. Those who have not heard from Hyundai regarding the recall can search for their VIN on the Federal Government’s Recall Database at www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au
ENHANCED FLOOD TRAINING FOR WYANGALA DAM OPERATORS
By RENEE POWELL
WATERNSW has rolled out an enhanced flood training program for specialist dam operators at Wyangala and other regional dam sites, significantly adding to the number of skilled personnel across multiple river valleys.
Record numbers of WaterNSW dam operations and planning staff have recently completed training at Wyangala and Burrendong, as well as Keepit, Copeton and Burrinjuck dams, gaining critical flood management skills at multiple locations.
The expanded training follows international awards in November last year recognising WaterNSW for innovation in the recruitment, retention and development of critical water management specialists whose functions include flood planning and response.
While based on forecasts from the Bureau of Meteorology (Bureau) the imminent flood risk is low for major WaterNSW regional supply dams, storage levels rose steadily on the back of periodic winter rainfall and wet catchments.
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WaterNSW rolled out enhanced flood training for specialist dam operators.
The total regional average storage is approximately 80 per cent of capacity, representing the highest dam levels seen since the end of summer.
As always, WaterNSW is monitoring weather forecasts from the Bureau and will consider releasing water from dams as required.
WaterNSW General Manager, Water Planning and Delivery, Ashley Webb, said the latest training introduced new staff to flood operations, and broadened the skills of existing team members to be familiar with multiple dams.
“WaterNSW crews are wellrecognised as expert dam operators
and we maintain that standard through selective recruiting and consistent training in this niche field,” he said.
“Flood preparedness and response is critical to safeguarding our communities, protecting dam infrastructure and maintaining water security.
“Having a larger, well-prepared, regionally placed team means we have never been better placed to perform this key function.”
For information on WaterNSW dams and related water management information visit WaterInsights: https://waterinsights. waternsw.com.au
Weigelli Annual Report 2023/24
By DAN RYAN
Cagellico and West Wyalong.
IN the past year there have been some major upgrades at the work site with the renovations of the shower toiletry areas in the clients residential areas being undertaken and completed. This has been an overdue improvement to the residential areas being undertaken and completed, which is a welcoming scene for our clients.
During the year we commenced the installation of a new electricity transformer which will ensure Weigelli Centre’s power supply now and into the future with any new developments. Weigelli Centre is appreciative of the extra funding support received from NSWH and NIAA over the past
Our School Buses
If there is a seat belt on your seat make sure you wear it, the way you do while travelling in the car
Your bus driver's job is to keep everyone safe and they need to pay attention to the road while driving.
There are three seat belts on the seat, enough for students sitting by themselves or in twos or threes
year in making these improvements to the site possible.
During the year our service was able to obtain funds to purchase a new coaster bus for the transport needs of clients and staff. This was received via the Closing The Gap initiative, with our thanks to NSW Dept. of Aboriginal Affairs for their much needed support with this.
The organisation’s Family & Community Support Team continues to make inroads to the remote towns and communities in the region, providing outreach and aftercare support for referrals and past and present clients. At this stage the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing continues to support the initiative of our services in Condobolin, Lake
Weigelli Centre continues to have a contract with Dubbo NSWH Drug Court initiative for referrals when the occasion is needed to accept and admit any of their referrals. The NSWH Central West Mental Health Project is progressing soundly with mental health and wellbeing specialists now being appointed and visiting the services in the region to provide support to clients and staff who need it.
During the past year Weigelli Centre changed its patient information system to a new data collection program called MIMASO. It has been developed specifically for drug and alcohol services, and is user friendly, whilst collecting the required data needed for funding bodies. Since updating the
computer system, improvements have been made to our IT for security, with safety steps in place to protect data.
Peak Hill AMS continues to be auspiced by the Weigelli Centre and this will continue indefinitely until they are in a position to achieve independence status to stand alone. Peak Hill AMS continues to grow their services and are addressing the primary health needs of their Aboriginal clients in and around the Peak Hill area and are being acknowledged for their work.
COVID-19 continues to be a presence in the community and Weigelli Centre maintains safety measures through regular meeting highlights and awareness talks between staff and residents.
Dear Parents and Guardians, By law, all drivers and passengers must use the seat belts in any vehicle that is fitted with them. Students on the bus have the expectation that they must wear the seatbelts while travelling on the bus.
While bus drivers will verbally remind students to fasten their seat belts, it is the student's responsibility to buckle themselves in. The driver's responsibility is to operate services safely and efficiently. The attention they need to give this will prevent them from being able to closely monitor or enforce students adherence.
It would be a great assistance if you can help by talking to your children about wearing their seat belts on the bus without waiting to be asked. It is just like getting in the car if there is a seat belt on their seat, they need to buckle up.
If you would like any more information or would like to talk to us, please contact Cowra Bus Service on 02 6342 1021 and we will be happy to help.
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Cowra Garden Club Open Gardens this weekend!
Cowra’s finest gardens on display
By DAN RYAN
COWRA Garden Club will be staging their Annual Open Gardens this weekend - Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October 2024.
Eight beautiful gardens will be open for display and this quote from the famous world class French Actress and Humanitarian Audrey Hepburn “Planting a Garden is to believe in Tomorrow”.
With the Cowra Garden Society’s custodians graciously sharing their private space this coming week the gates will open 10am to 4pm both days to share their toil and creativity.
The public will have access to carefully maintained and often transformed landscapes into works of art with a theme “As I Like It”.
Robert and Beverly Oliver have spent five years of creativity, converting, adding tiered space and pathways leading up to a garden where they say pride of place is the orange tree where often they sit around and have a meal when all the blossoms are out.
Joan Hurst has cultivated a beautiful garden full of colour where a sculpture of a mother and baby created by Cowra Sculpturer Ken Hutchinson captures a piece of history from the Cowra Hospital Maternity wing as this sculpture will soon to be donated to The Cowra Hospital Memorial Rose Garden.
Joan was previously Nursing Unit Manager of the ward and one of the founding members of the Memorial Garden.
Andrew Hall and Shane Kruger of “Hart House” where there are rows of colourful foliage plants, as well as perennials that are giving a real show.
Andrew and Kath Briggs’ is a small front yard garden with a splash of colourful azaleas can be found on the south side while the rest of the gar-
den features a green and white theme.
David and Yvonne Antaw a beautiful “Happy Home Garden” water features trickling away add to the calmness with wonderful colours, shrubbery and succulents.
Charles and Sue Thompson after having moved to Cowra they have created a stirling job to improve their area with many new plants and a northern side terraced.
Geoff and Annette Wilson is a very interesting garden with fabulous boulders and lots of planting tucked away. Perennials, annuals and roses make up this display.
James and Dierdre Keady of “ Waverley” A wonderful country garden with all displays of colour, climbers and creativity. Going towards the front garden to view across and admire the fabulous water overflow ponds.
President Heather Kiely and the Cowra Garden Club Committee are always proud of the Cowra Community and their gardeners which always gathers praise from the visiting public on the number of gardens presented. There will a coach load of garden enthusiasts travelling from Beacroft, Sydney to tour the gardens over the weekend.
Morning tea, Lunch and Afternoon tea will be hosted by the Cowra Evening CWA both days at ‘Hart House.’ A plant stall will be in operation for a bargain.
Proceeds to support the Cowra Open Gardens Event goes to four worthy local charitable organisations, proceeds from the Evening CWA goes to their many charitable organisations and scholarships.
Entry to the Cowra Open Gardens is by purchasing tickets from Shoes 4 You Kendal Steet or the Cowra Visitors Centre Grenfell Road ($20 covers both days, and children are free).
FOCUS ON LIVING
“Devilish Intrigues” “Devilish Intrigues”
INDIFFERENCE is a common enough foible that most of us are familiar with. We may not notice it in ourselves but we are sharp to see it when others show no interest in the things that interest us. Most of us are indifferent in some comfortable way that may not matter much, or in another unrecognised way, might matter a great deal.
The writer C.S. Lewis took on a task when he wrote “The Screwtape Letters” – a fantasy-fiction about a demonic network, a “lowerarchy” of devils, of which Screwtape is one of the senior bureaucrats. As adviser to Wormwood, his junior tempter, he instructs him how to undermine faith and encourage sin in a certain human (the Patient). Wormwood is gung-ho to expose his patient to deplorable sins and wickedness, but Screwtape has more subtle strategies and advises, “… the safest road to hell is the gradual one – the gentle slope, soft
underfoot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signposts”.
Screwtape’s advice is that the Patient must feel safe so that he compromises his faith over the long term, and so he promotes passiveness and irresponsibility. “The more often he feels without acting”, he said of the Patient, “the less he will be able ever to act, and, in the long run, the less he will be able to feel.” In other words, if the human never acted on his beliefs, his beliefs will eventually fade. Elsewhere Screwtape explains, “Do not be deceived, Wormwood. Our cause is never more in danger than when a human, no longer desiring, but still intending, to do our Enemy’s will, looks round upon a universe from which every trace of Him seems to have vanished, and asks why he has been forsaken, and still obeys.”
The contrast between inexperienced rashness in Wormwood and accomplished subtlety in Screwtape is a common theme throughout
the book. At a point when Wormwood was developing a complex plan to thwart the Patient’s planned progress in his faith, Screwtape admonished him that it didn’t have to be that difficult. All he had to do was to arrange a tray of savoury smelling culinary delights to be taken past him and any such thought would vanish from his head.
The book is one of intrigues told from a devil’s perspective. It is a daring fiction Lewis has created, but handled with reverence towards God and with the traits of all his characters drawn from Scripture.
Are we too sophisticated these days to consider the reality of a tempter and hell? Jesus had no such reticence. In the wilderness he faced and resisted the tempter’s guile. He also warned his disciples that Satan would sift them like wheat (Luke 22:31).
Indifference to faith is that gentle slope, soft underfoot and without signposts.
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Caley is a Cowra local, having lived in the town from a very young age. Caley attended Cowra Public & Cowra High schools, graduating in 2010 before entering the real estate industry in 2014. Caley has built a career on providing his clients with professional, high level of service resulting in a majority of Caley’s business coming from repeat and referred clients. Caley strongly believes that his success in the industry is not only a result of the hard work he puts into each and every client he works with; it is also the passion he shares with these very clients with the end result being to help them achieve their real estate goals. Outside of work commitments, Caley enjoys spending time travelling, all things sport, especially golf & enjoying the company of friends and family.
Hayley’s journey in real estate began in 2021, starting from the reception desk and advancing into property management. With a solid foundation in these crucial roles, she has developed into a skilled sales agent. Growing up in Canowindra before moving to Cowra has instilled an appreciation for community values and the beauty of rural life. As a homeowner herself, Hayley understands the significance of finding the perfect property. Beyond work commitments, Hayley enjoys exploring the world. Traveling allows her to immerse herself in diverse cultures and create memories. Whether you’re buying, selling, or investing, Hayley is committed to guiding you through every step of the process.
With a reputation as one of Cowra's leading sales agents, Adam has achieved phenomenal success with a string of accolades and awards.
At the heart of his success is his straightforward approach and transparency in managing and negotiating campaigns from sign-up through to settlement. Adam is an expert in his field with a particular strength in digital online marketing.
Adam works closely with the proactive team at Elders Emms Mooney to build individual marketing campaigns tailored to suit each unique property.
Adam is first and foremost a proud father and husband who was born and raised in the Cowra community.
Chris joined the team at Emms Mooney with the opening of the Cowra office in 2010, after almost 3 years selling Rural and Lifestyle properties in the Cowra area. He now remains with the Elders Emms Mooney team. He has a sound knowledge of the local region and can offer his clients a full range of services from his experiences operating his mixed farming business at Frogmore, in the Boorowa District. During this time, Chris was very involved in the community through the Show Society, Pony Club, Bush Fire Brigade and many other activities.
Chris’ dedication to the job means he always goes over and above for his clients, to achieve the best possible result for them.
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ACROSS
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD
1 Which elementary particle is present in every atomic nucleus (6)
7 Name a State of the southern central US (8)
8 What is a former name for stockings (6)
9 What is an occlusion of blood (8)
10 To be scurrilous in speech, language, etc, is to be what (6)
11 Name an alternative term for stupidity (8)
14 Which people sell soldout sporting tickets at an exorbitant price (8)
18 Salem is the capital of which State in the north-western US (6)
19 A bell pepper (USA) is called what in Australia (8)
21 Name the hard, aromatic seed of the fruit of an E Indian tree, used as a spice (6)
22 Name a disease of the peripheral nerves, caused by a deficiency in vitamin B (8)
23 To be ingenious, is to be what (6)
DOWN
1 Which gland, situated near the stomach, secretes an important digestive fluid (8)
2 What was the given name for Mr Edison, the US inventor (6)
3 To suddenly plunge downwards, is to do what (8)
4 What is a stick, with a crooked head, used in golf (4)
5 Which cottage is common in alpine regions (6)
6 When one entertains, one does what (6)
12 What is the inability to sleep called (8)
E-QUATIONS
Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.
13 What is the witching hour known as (8)
15 Name the red table wine of Bordeaux, France (6)
16 Name a renowned movie dog of yesteryear (6)
17 Who is under obligation to another (6)
20 What is the head cook known as (4)
Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.
1 TAHINA
(a) A paste made of crushed sesame seeds (b) A South African weaver bird (c) A Maori woman
2 VOUCHSAFE
(a) To guarantee to be true (b) To maintain solemnly (c) To condescend
Build it yourself using the clues and each of the twenty-four letters once only to form ten words: five across and five down. A key word (bold clue) builds on the letter set in the grid.
CLUES:
East North East (3)
Explode like a balloon (5)
February (abb) (3)
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6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure.
1.55 The Princes And The Press. 3.00 Muster Dogs. 3.55 Love Your Garden. 4.45 Grand Designs Revisited. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. 8.30 Miniseries: Nolly. 9.20 Question Everything. 9.50 Hard Quiz. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 Miniseries: Nolly. 11.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Mighty Trains. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: The Pianist. (2002) 11.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Unforgotten. Final. 1.15 Grantchester. 2.05 Question Everything. 2.35 Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake. 4.55 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. 5.30 Landline. 6.00 Australian Story. 6.30 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Grantchester. 8.20 Vera. 9.50 Return To Paradise. Final. 10.45 Miniseries: Better. 11.45
6.00 Morning Programs.
2.00
4.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 The Zoo. 5.30 Horse Racing.
6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.20 Gavin & Stacey. 10.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The
11.30 Seven
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(2020) 2.00 House Of Wellness. 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 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE: Jerry Maguire. (1996) Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., Renée Zellweger. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Air Crash Investigations: Accident Files. 2.00 Disasters At Sea. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Carnage. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Surveillance Oz. 8.30 MOVIE: Hellboy. (2004) 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. 12.00 Horse Racing. 5.30 The Great Outdoors. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 7.30 MOVIE: Ghostbusters II. (1989) Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd. 9.45 MOVIE: Venom: Let There Be Carnage. (2021) Tom Hardy, Woody Harrelson. 11.45 To Be Advised. 12.45 Taken. 2.00 Late Programs.
Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. Tonga. 10.00 Pacific Championships: Australia Vs Tonga Post-Match. 10.30 MOVIE: Criminal. (2016) 12.40 Tipping Point. 1.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Jabba’s Movies. 3.30 Bondi Vet. 4.30 Australia’s Got Talent. 6.00 MOVIE: The Karate Kid Part III. (1989) 8.30 MOVIE: A Man Called Otto. (2022) Tom Hanks, Mariana Treviño. 11.10 MOVIE: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. (2017) 1.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Family Feud. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Sort Your Life Out.
6.00 Morning Programs. 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 Our State On A Plate. 12.30 My Way. 1.00 Great Australian Detour. 1.40 The Block. 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Rugby League. 9.00
MOVIE: John Wick. (2014) Keanu Reeves, Willem Dafoe. 11.00 MOVIE: Concussion. (2015) 1.20 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.55 Australia’s Got Talent. 2.20 Wife Swap Australia. 3.35 Dancing With The Stars: All Stars. 5.15 MOVIE: A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood. (2019) 7.30
MOVIE: The Jewel Of The Nile. (1985) 9.45 MOVIE: Erin Brockovich. (2000) Julia Roberts. 12.20 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Keeping Up Appearances. 3.00 Antiques. 3.30 MOVIE: The Call Of The Wild. (1972) 5.30 7.30 Antiques Downunder. 8.30 MOVIE: Rambo: Last Blood. (2019) 10.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 The Drew Barrymore Show. 10.30 To Be Advised. 12.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 1.00 Planet Shapers. 1.30 Motorcycle Racing. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Farm To Fork. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Dog House. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. 8.40 The Dog House Australia. 9.40 Ambulance Australia. 10.55 Ambulance UK. 12.10 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 JAG. 3.30
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.20 MOVIE: Flight From Ashiya. (1964) 4.30 Rugby League.
7.00 Customs. 7.30
MOVIE: The Shawshank Redemption. (1994) 10.25 MOVIE: In The Heat Of The Night. (1967) 12.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs.
1.00 The Surgery Ship. 2.00 Shannons SpeedSeries. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 6.45 Escape To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Miniseries: The Thief, His Wife And The Canoe. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.30 Darby And Joan. Final. 3.15 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. 4.00 Restoration Australia. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 Grand Designs Australia. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. Return. 8.00 Fisk. Return. 8.30 Plum. New. 9.25 I Was Actually There. 9.55 You Can’t Ask That. 10.30 Melbourne Comedy Festival: Allstars Supershow. 12.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.35 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.10 PJ Masks. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.25 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.30 MOVIE: Scoob! (2020) 9.00 MOVIE: Zombie Town. (2023) 10.30 Doctor Who. 11.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. 11.00 Cross Court. 11.30 Fishing Australia. 12.00 Drive TV. 12.30 The Pet Rescuers. 1.05 Bondi Vet. 2.05 The Block. 4.30 Explore TV. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 RBT. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. 8.40 60 Minutes. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 See No Evil. 11.10 The First 48. 12.00 Bondi Vet. 1.00 Fishing Australia. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Holistic Living. 10.30 My Asian Banquet. 11.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. 12.35 Home And Away. 3.30 To Be Advised. 5.30 Puppy School. 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.
Morning Programs. 2.00 News.
News. 3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 Landline. 5.00 News With Auslan. 5.30
6.00
Insiders. 8.30 America, Are You OK? 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 Aust Story. 10.00 Late Programs. 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. 12.00 House Of Wellness. 1.00 The Voice. 3.00 Beach Cops. 3.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. 8.50 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.50 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. 11.05 Autopsy USA. 12.05 The Starter Wife. 2.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Intrepid Adventures. 12.30 Cook With Luke. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Round 17. Australian Grand Prix. Race. 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Luxury Escapes. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 The Sunday Project. 7.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. Final. 8.10 The Graham Norton Show. Return. 9.10 FBI: International. 11.00 The Sunday Project. 12.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 On The Fly. 2.00 IFISH. 2.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 5. Melbourne United v South East Melbourne Phoenix. 4.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 5. Adelaide 36ers v Tasmania JackJumpers. 6.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull. 12.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 4.10 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family: What Next. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 The Assembly. 9.15 Take 5. 9.50 ER. 10.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Moments: 2023 FIFA Film. 4.00 Etched In Gold. 4.30 Motor Racing. World Rally-Raid C’ship. Rallye Du Maroc. H’lights. 5.00 Wonders Of Scotland. 5.30 Stasi: A State Against Its People. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Nefertiti:
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 MOVIE: Champagne Charlie. (1944) 1.40 MOVIE: The Colditz Story. (1955) 3.40 MOVIE: Alexander The Great. (1956) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Under Siege. (1992) Steven Seagal, Tommy Lee Jones, Gary Busey. 10.40 Chicago Med. 11.40 Late Programs.
your available time. Turn them off and concentrate on setting your sights on your goal. Progress might be slow, but it is steady.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) An opportunity opens up in a new
You might not feel that it’s for you, but check it out anyway. You could be surprised; you might be able to adjust to its requirements.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A new work environment presents some difficult choices. Best advice: Be ready to defend your decisions while still keeping your mind open to suggested alternatives.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Don’t let your Leonine pride continue to jeopardize a cherished relationship. You’ve already taken too long to make that apology. Do it now before it’s too late.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A friend needs assistance but fears that you might want to know more than they are prepared to reveal. Provide help without probing into the situation.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You face an important personal decision that could affect a family member. Have a full, frank, no-holds-barred discussion with them before you act.
SCORPIO (October 23 to
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Someone might be trying to gain your trust for their own advantage. Be wary: A seemingly friendly smile might be an exercise in teeth-baring.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A situation that emerged earlier can no longer be ignored. You need to deal with it now so that it won’t interfere with more important considerations.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A job situation presents some problems. Deal with them one by one, and they’ll soon vanish. Meanwhile, in your personal life, a Libra would like to know your intentions.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Let your partner know how you feel about your stalled relationship. A delay will result in your swimming around in circles and going nowhere.
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. 2.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. 2.55 Muster Dogs. Final. 3.55
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Catch Phrase. 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 My Kitchen Rules. 9.10 The Rookie. 10.10 S.W.A.T. 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Lopez Vs. Lopez. 12.40 Miniseries: Deadline Gallipoli. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Supercars Supports. 3.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 4.30 Talking W. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 8.30 Outback Crystal Hunters. 9.30 Bamazon. 10.30 Late Programs.
Love Your Garden. 4.45 Grand Designs Revisited. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch. 9.35 Q+A. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. 11.10 Planet America. 11.40 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 9.00 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.25 Poh’s Kitchen. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Merlin. 11.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.30 Explore TV. 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 The Block. 8.40 Miniseries: Bali 2002. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 The Brokenwood Mysteries. 1.00 Cross Court. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Back With The Ex. 12.00 Buffy The Vampire Slayer. 3.00 To Be Advised. 4.40 Glee. 5.30 The Goldbergs. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order: LA. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00
10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Dessert Masters. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? 9.40 Top Gear Australia. 11.10 10’s Late News. 11.35 Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 Healthy Homes. 8.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.30 Tough Tested. 10.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.40 The IT Crowd. 3.05 Doctor Who. 3.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.15 MythBusters. 5.05 Merlin. 5.50 Car S.O.S. 6.35 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.15 MythBusters. 10.05 ER. 11.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 Yorkshire Ripper: The Secret Murders. 3.10 The Cook Up. 3.40 Black Cockatoo Crisis. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.40 Border Security: International. 2.10 Catch Phrase. 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 My Kitchen Rules. 9.10 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. 10.10 Made In Bondi. Final. 11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Chicago Fire. 12.45 Your Money & Your Life. 1.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Inspector George Gently. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Iconic Australia. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Frightened City. (1961) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 The Good Karma Hospital. 9.40 Agatha Raisin. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.10 Getaway. 1.40 Innovation Nation. 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 The Block. 8.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 9.30 True Story With Hamish & Andy. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Transplant. 11.50 Tipping Point. 12.40 Pointless. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. 9.40 Law & Order: SVU. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. 12.05 Late Programs. 6.00
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 ER. 2.55 Doctor Who. 3.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Merlin. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Breeders. 9.20 Fisk. 9.50 Extras. 10.20 ER. 11.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Outback Crystal Hunters. 3.00 Billy Exterminator. 3.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Big Rig Bounty Hunters. 10.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 1.00 Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things. 2.00 Brush With Fame. 2.25 Space 22. 2.55 Makers Of Modern Australia. 3.55 Love Your Garden. 4.40 Grand Designs Revisited. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. 9.05 Louis Theroux Interviews... 9.45 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 10.15 Kitchen Cabinet. 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Deadly 60. 8.55 Steve Backshall Vs The Vertical Mile. 9.45 Doctor Who. 10.30 Merlin. 11.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 To Be Advised. 4.40 Glee. 5.30 The Goldbergs. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 MOVIE: You Don’t Mess With The Zohan. (2008) Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider. 10.35 The Goldbergs. 11.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.15 Four Corners. 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.55 Good Karma Hospital. 2.55 Antiques Roadshow. 3.25 MOVIE: I Was Monty’s Double. (1958) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 9.40 To Be Advised. 10.50 Late Programs.
Grand Designs Revisited. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.
6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 Question Everything. 9.05 Fisk. 9.35 Planet America. 10.05
6.00 Morning Programs.
1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 ER.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.40 Border Security: International. 2.10 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The 1% Club UK. 8.30 Arj Barker: Comes Clean. 9.45 Australia: Now And Then. 10.45 The Latest: Seven News. 11.15 Chicago Fire. 12.15 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. 1.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Outback Truckers. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Force: BTL. 9.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 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 The Block. 8.30 Listing Melbourne. New. 9.40 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. 10.45 9News Late. 11.15 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 12.05 Tipping Point. 1.00 Drive TV. 1.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Modern Family. 3.30 Bondi Vet. 4.30 Glee. 5.30 The Goldbergs. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. 9.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 11.40 Late Programs.
2.55 Doctor Who. 4.15 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Merlin. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Big Boys. 9.20 Mother And Son. 9.50 ER. 11.15 Rage. 12.20 Blunt Talk. 12.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 1.10 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. 2.50 Scotland: Escape To The Wilderness. 3.45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.15 Inside Balmoral. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Portillo’s Andalucia. 8.20 Titanic Revisited. 9.20 Four Years
7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Doctor Who. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.05 Speechless. 11.25 Late Programs.
3.00 The Chase. 4.00
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9.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop. 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 What The Killer Did Next. 12.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Impossible Builds. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Miniseries: Karen Pirie. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 Planet America. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Billy Exterminator. 3.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. 8.30 Disasters At Sea. 9.30 The Mightiest. 10.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 Space Invaders. 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 RBT. 8.30 RPA. 9.30 A+E After Dark. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Casualty 24/7.
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Strong showing for Campdraft
By DAN RYAN
SHOW season has well and truly arrived, with the Cowra Campdraft celebrating some of the best local riders in the region.
Competitors battled it out across
the categories, over an action-packed weekend ahead of the Cowra Show.
Oberon’s Brett Rowlandson and Pretty took out top honours in the CEC Peterson Memorial Open, with an impressive performance at the Cowra Showground.
ENCOURAGEMENT: Barry Mace Memorial Encouragement winner.
David Thorn and Bigg Redd followed in a close second, with Harry Lanarch on Jackpot and Lucas Walsh on Willowby Excelarator tying in third and fourth place.
Leah Whitehead & Calinda Miss Leeoney Jane was awarded the
award for highest placed female rider, landing in fifth at the opens.
The ladies’ round saw Louise Cameron and Rocko shoot to first place, above Hannah Peterson and Pinetor Questionnionare and Giovanna Rossi and Tassas Living Legend.
Organisers Glen Peterson and Emma Boland were stoked with the turnout and are already looking forward to 2025.
Thanks again to all and sundry who turned out for this event and made it what it was!
VICTOR: Elders winner Graham Thornberry.
GOLD: CEC Peterson Memorial winner Troy Palmer.
WIN: Bowyer and Livermore Maiden B Sophie Hardie.
FIRST: JJ Dresser and Co Ladies winner Leah Whitehead.
CHAMPION: Camp Draft JC Keady Open 4 winner Nigel Kable.
PRIZE WINNERS: Camp Draft JJ Dresser and Co Ladies winners at the Cowra Campdraft.
BLUE RIBBON WIN: Camp Draft CEC Peterson Memorial winners at the Cowra event last weekend. PHOTOS: supplied
Brady caps stellar year with Speedway GP
By DANE MILLERD
BRADY Kurtz’s lifelong dream of becoming a Speedway GP rider and competing for the No. 1 spot in the world is finally coming to fruition. In 2025 he will join the elite ranks of the 16 best speedway riders globally, embarking on a thrilling campaign in the Grand Prix series.
Hailing from Cowra, Brady began his racing journey at the tender age of four at Woodstock Park Speedway winning many State and National Titles along the way.
From the outset, he was driven by an unwavering ambition to become a Grand Prix champion. Despite facing some nasty injuries this past year, Brady has emerged stronger, marking this season as his most successful yet. His impressive accomplishments include:
Silver Medal for Australia in the Speedway of Nations held in Manchester, UK
Captaincy of ROW Rybnik, leading the Polish club to victory in the Ekstraliga2 Championship
Silver Medal in the Swedish League with his team, Dackarna
Captaincy of the Belle Vue Aces, securing their second British Championship in two years
Following his triumphant victory with the Belle Vue Aces on October 3, Brady swiftly made his way to Pardubice in the Czech Republic, where he competed in
the 2024 FIM Speedway GP Challenge. Qualifying in first place, he secured his spot in the FIM Speedway World Championships for 2025.
The championship kicks off on May 3, 2025, in Landshut, Germany and will feature ten additional rounds:
May 17 – Warsaw, Poland
May 31 – Prague, Czech Republic
June 14 – Manchester, Great Britain
June 21 – Gorzow, Poland
ACTIVITES: Touch football was also very popular among the attendees.
Family Sports Day goes off
By DANE MILLERD
FAMILIES into Sport Day attracted a swell of families last weekend. Designed for fun and for kids to try out some different sports, the day was well received with a steady stream of numbers. Held by the Cowra Sport and Recreation Committee at River Park, the action-packed day with a “round robin” format, gave families a chance to try out eight different sports available in Cowra! Clubs like Cowra Junior Soccer, Rugby League, Golf, PCYC Basketball, Aussie Rules, Triathlon, Cricket, and Little Athletics staged fun activities for everyone. There were activities also for parents, guardians, and carers to join in and enjoy the day outdoors.
All participants enjoyed a BBQ lunch, and kids received a bag full of information and giveaways. Glad to see you there!
July 5 – Malilla, Sweden
August 2 – Riga, Latvia
August 16 – Cardiff, Great Britain
August 30 – Wroclaw, Poland
September 13 – Vojens, Denmark
This ambitious schedule adds another ten meetings to Brady’s already packed calendar for 2025, but he is ready to embrace the challenge head-on. With determination and skill, Brady Kurtz is poised to make his mark in the world of speedway racing.
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ASC pushing to increase participation
By DANE MILLERD
THE Australian Sports Commission is dedicated to increasing sport participation across all levels in Australia, whether as a player, coach, official, or volunteer.
Sport offers a wide range of physical and mental health benefits while also bringing communities together. It’s a great way to stay social, meet new people and reconnect with friends.
The Australian Sports Commission is committed to building champions - both on and off the field.
They’ve partnered with national sporting organisations and national sporting organisations for people with a disability to help more Australians connect with sport. Get involved today by participating, volunteering, coaching or officiating for your local sporting club. https://www.sportaus.gov. au/get-involved
BIG TURNOUT:
strong crowd was on hand for the day.
WHAT A YEAR: 2024 FIM GP Challenge Winner L-R - 2nd Anders Thomsen (Denmark), 1st Brady Kurtz (Australia), and 3rd Dominik Kubera (Poland).
RED HOT: Brady Kurtz (No. 1) showing his style around the outside of the opposition in a recent race.
PHOTOS: supplied
GET INVOLVED: The Australian Sports Commission is committed to building
TEAMWORK: Brady Kurtz Racing Team L-RKomin (Mechanic), Mark Lemon (Australian Team Manager), Brady Kurtz (Winner), Ash (Ash-Tech) and Greg (Mechanic).
Kang makes NSW Golf team
By DANE MILLERD
COWRA’S Junior Golfers continue to go from strength to strength with David Kang the latest to make the NSW team after an outstanding sixth place recently at the NSW PSSA Golf Championships.
Already known for it’s golf pedigree with Karen and Mardi Lunn, Cowra may soon be synonymous with the name David Kang as well if the youngster continues on this trajectory.
Kang, who has a history of good results, continues to improve with every outing. Just last year he won the B Grade Club Championship in Cowra where he plies his trade, three shots clear of Micahel Skinner and John Jensen.
In 2022 he took out C Grade on the same course winning the matchplay title. He beat Mark Troth 9 and 8 that day. Kang is also
the 2022 and 2023 Cowra Junior Champion.
Starting at two years old under the watchful eye of father, Han, who plays off six, Kang keeps growing as a player and is becoming one to watch at junior tournaments. He claimed 20th at the Australian Juniors at Royal Pines in Queensland and he has competed in the jack Newton Junior Golf event and US
Kids Golf events throughout the country. He has won two US Kids events too at Springwood and Howlong golf clubs while also finishing third at the US Kids Golf Australian Masters Crown Plaza Hunter Valley event as well.
He was runner up at the Kew Junior Masters and placed 10th at last years NSW Catholic Primary School golf trials whilst
By DANE MILLERD
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Vets Stableford draws numbers
By DAN RYAN
ON Thursday the 10th October, Cowra Golf Club attracted 63 entrants, including nine visitors to play across the two events. The Veterans 9 Hole event was played from the first tee with 43 entrants, many of whom went to on compete in the Pro Comp 18 hole Stableford event with 59 entrants.
VETERANS EVENT
From the field of 43 Veterans, Harold Bryant played an exceptional 9 Hole Veterans Event by producing 24 Stableford Points, to be the clear winner of the Veterans Event, followed by Brad Dunk and Jefferey Marks each with 22 points. Harold Bryant went on to take out 2nd place in B Grade over 18 Holes with 40 points.
There were 11 prize winners. Stableford Scores and the Veteran’s
18 Hole Handicap:
24 Harold Bryant (30)
22 Brad Dunk (31)
22 Jefferey Marks (17)
21 Colin Ridding (19)
21 Bruce Amos (33)
20 John Bischof (13)
winning the nett event.
Practicing every day with a dream to one day play with the pro’s, Kang is on his way and even Cowra Pro, Tom Perfect pinches himself.
“He’s been playing since he was very young and playing junior clinics at the club not long thereafter,” he said.
The sky is the limit for David Kang!
Johnstone and Marks top scores
By DANE MILLERD
A GRADER Steve Johnstone won the Handiskins Round 5 Stableford with a tremendous score of 40 points to win on a count back from C grader Jeffrey Marks.
Johnstone, also held off the inform David Kang, fresh of a sixth place at the NSW PSSA Golf Championships and evergreen Peter Kirwan who is never far away from the prizes.
B grade saw Keith Harcombe win on 39 points from David Gouge and Patrick Ryan both on 38 while Marks took C Grade
from Adrian Single, also on 40 and Matthew Dun on 39.
The Yamaha NTP Winner was Mick Curtale (369cms) on the 5th while Wally Webb took the 7th (165cms) and terry Johns the 14th with a shot that stopped 402cms from the flag.
Peter Garlick hit the best of the day on the 16th with a near ace that finished 72cms short. Peter Kirwan took the Leigh Browne Building NTP on the 3rd while James Brown got the 10th. The ball sweep went to 34 on a count back.
Next Saturday is the Cowra Lamb Legends Pro Am.
19 David Henley (29)
19 Don Rocavert (32)
19 David Fagan (14)
18 John Jensen (9)
18 Norm Keay (27)*
*On a count back.
These prize winners will have their Veterans 18 Hole Handicap reduced by 3, the other entrants will have their handicap increased by 1.
PRO COMP 18 HOLE EVENT
The Cowra Golf Club’s Golf Professional, Tom Perfect18 Hole Stableford Event. The event which was strongly supported with 59 entrants Special Congratulations go to John Jensen the clear winner of the Pro Comp A Grade, with 41 points.
A Grade Division - Handicaps up to 16.
1st John Jensen 41 Points
2nd John Bischof 40
3rd Dean Murray 39
B Grade Division - Handicaps 17 and over.
1st Graeme Johnston 40 Points
2nd Harold Bryant 40
3rd Norman Keay 39
The winners of both divisions also go into the Pro Comp ball sweep. NEAREST THE PINS: HOLE 7: Colin RIDDING122cm; HOLE 14: Bob D’ELBOUX - 161cm
WINNER: Peter Kirwan with sponsor Wally Webb collecting his winning prize. PHOTO: supplied
Harness Racing NSW honours Jodie Greenhalgh
Eugowra’s Jodie Greenhalgh has been awarded a prestigious Harness Racing Australia honour for meritorious service.
The long-serving Eugowra Harness Racing Club secretary was on Monday busy organising the popular Canola Cup Day when a surprise was sprung on her - the announcement and very special presentation made.
Jodie has been a member of the Eugowra Harness Racing Club as a 17-year-old and a driving force behind the club’s two meetings every year, Peter Nugent from Harness Racing NSW said, reading the citation from the local club and Club Menangle.
The Canola Cup, Eugowra’s signature meeting on the October long weekend Monday every year, is now recognised as the go to harness racing event in western NSW and attracts as seen again this year crowds from around the region.
But not only has Eugowra built up its meeting, they have worked with neighbouring clubs, successfully transferring meetings to Bathurst and to Parkes when COVID restrictions and flooding changed circumstances.
The Eugowra club even took on the Forbes club’s historic Anzac Day meeting after the Forbes track was devastated by flooding, a particularly incredible effort given volunteers had been personally affected by the floods.
“Harness Racing Australia and Harness Racing NSW congratulate Jodie on wonderful service to our industry,” Mr Nugent said.
Jodie admitted she’d been taken by surprise and said she loved seeing the crowds turn out and have a great day at Eugowra.
Harness racing is in the family with her dad, the late Ken Sharp, a trainer and breeder and her husband Ben a trainer and heavily involved in the sport and club.
The committee has worked hard to keep the gate free for the Canola Cup and provide free children’s entertainment including jumping castles, dodgem cars and face painting so families can have a great day out.
“I’d just like to thank everyone for being here today and supporting this great event, which we’re very passionate about,” Jodie said.
By DANE MILLERD
THE Cowra Magpies have named their coaches for the 2025 season campaign.
Phil ingram will continue as 1st grade coach after a hugely successful year in 2024.
Phil is confident that the Magpies can retain the squad that went so close this year and
can make that next step in a bid for a maiden Woodbridge Cup premiership.
The League Tag team will once again have the services of Greg Garlick. The League Tag has gone from strength to strength under Greg’s guidance and the Magpies
committee were unanimous that he could steer the girls to greater results this year.
The youth league side will have a new face in Marc McLeish.
Marc is very experienced in rugby league circles as a player, administrator and junior coach.
Cowra Magpies name coaches Ingram returns to Firsts
He is excited about the prospect of coaching at a higher level and is confident that the young Magpies can put their best foot forward with many of the 2024 squad still available and a terrific under 16’s group coming into the senior ranks.
Its exciting times at the Magpies for season 2025 and every bit of support helps.
Ingram and Garlick return from last season while McLeish (right) has stepped into the Youth League role.
PHOTO: supplied
Battle for Calare not Farraway
By DANE MILLERD
With the conclusion of local government elections, the focus now shifts to the upcoming federal election. In a major announcement, Sam Farraway, a current Nationals Member of the NSW Parliament, has confirmed he will be stepping down to challenge Andrew Gee, the incumbent Independent MP for Calare and former Nationals member, at the 2025 federal election.
In his statement, Mr. Farraway explained his decision to step down, noting the need to dedicate himself fully to the campaign.
“I have decided to step down from NSW Parliament to give my full attention to representing the people of Calare as your Nationals candidate,” said Mr. Farraway.
“I will deliver my valedictory speech in the November sitting before formally resigning from the Parliament.”
Reflecting on his tenure in the NSW Parliament, Mr. Farraway expressed pride in his contributions to regional communities.
“It has been an incredible honour to serve in the NSW Parliament, where I’ve held various roles, including Deputy Government Whip, Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Minister and Shadow Minister,” he said.
“Now, I believe the best way to deliver for our community is to represent them as their Federal MP.”
Mr. Farraway highlighted the importance of initiatives like the Betterment Fund, which he helped establish, as essential to building resilient regional infrastructure.
“One of my proudest achievements has been getting the Betterment Fund up and running—a program that provides essential funding to
rebuild regional transport and road infrastructure stronger after natural disasters,” he said.
“These are initiatives that matter. They are about more than politics; they are about real people and real change for the communities I’ve always been passionate about representing.”
He concluded by thanking his colleagues and supporters, acknowledging the support of his family, and emphasizing his commitment to serving the Central West community.
“To my colleagues and friends, both in and out of Parliament, I extend my deepest gratitude. Your friendship, encouragement and belief in me has helped me through some of the toughest moments and made the wins even sweeter,” Mr. Farraway said.
“And lastly, to my family—my mum, sister, and brothers—you’ll never know how much your love and support has meant to me. I owe everything to you, and I know you’ll be there with me in this next journey.”
Farraway, who was widely criticised for maintaining roles at State level while campaigning nationally at Blayney recently, says his focus is now solely on winning Calare.
In response to Mr. Farraway’s announcement, Andrew Gee, Independent MP for Calare, called for an immediate resignation, citing concerns over Mr. Farraway’s continued position in the NSW Parliament while campaigning for a federal seat.
“National Party Upper House parliamentarian Sam Farraway should resign from his New South Wales
Parliamentary position immediately,” Mr. Gee said. He argued that Mr. Farraway’s continued service in the NSW Parliament while campaigning for a federal seat “amounts to a major political party gaming the system.”
Mr. Gee highlighted the financial implications of Mr. Farraway’s decision, emphasising that “By delaying his resignation until the end of November he gets paid almost another $34,000 and the money train keeps delivering him another $4,654 each and every week until he finally goes.”
The upcoming federal election for Calare is anticipated to be a competitive contest, as Mr. Farraway and Mr. Gee vie for the support of their shared constituents in this critical Central West electorate.
SUMMER OF SAM: Sam Farraway will have a busy summer ahead campaigning for the federal seat of Calare. INSET: Andrew Gee, the current Independent MP for Calare. PHOTO: supplied
Former NSW National Sam Farraway is set to challenge Independent MP Andrew Gee for Calare in 2025 Federal Election.
Harness Racing NSW honours Greenhalgh
By RENEE POWELL
EUGOWRA’S Jodie Greenhalgh has been awarded a prestigious Harness Racing Australia honour for meritorious service.
The long-serving Eugowra Harness Racing Club secretary was on Monday busy organising the popular Canola Cup Day when a surprise was sprung on herthe announcement and very
Harness Racing Australia honour for Jodie
special presentation made.
Jodie has been a member of the Eugowra Harness Racing Club as a 17-year-old and a driving force behind the club’s two meetings every year, Peter Nugent from Harness Racing NSW said, reading the citation from the local club and Club Menangle.
The Canola Cup, Eugowra’s
signature meeting on the October long weekend Monday every year, is now recognised as the go to harness racing event in western NSW and attracts as seen again this year crowds from around the region.
But not only has Eugowra built up its meeting, they have worked with neighbouring clubs,
successfully transferring meetings to Bathurst and to Parkes when COVID restrictions and flooding changed circumstances.
The Eugowra club even took on the Forbes club’s historic Anzac Day meeting after the Forbes track was devastated by flooding, a particularly incredible effort given volunteers had been personally
affected by the floods.
“Harness Racing Australia and Harness Racing NSW congratulate Jodie on wonderful service to our industry,” Mr Nugent said.
Jodie admitted she’d been taken by surprise and said she loved seeing the crowds turn out and have a great day at Eugowra.
Harness racing is in the family with her dad, the late Ken Sharp, a trainer and breeder and her husband Ben
a trainer and heavily involved in the sport and club.
The committee has worked hard to keep the gate free for the Canola Cup and provide free children’s entertainment including jumping castles, dodgem cars and face painting so families can have a great day out.
“I’d just like to thank everyone for being here today and supporting this great event, which we’re very passionate about,” Jodie said.
RECOGNITION: Jodie Greenhalgh was congratulated by Michael Dumesny and Peter Nugent from Harness Racing NSW.
