Nedd Brockmann launches a massive run and fundraising effort today.
Nedd’s big run begins
Brockmann’s challenge to run 1000 miles in 10 days for homelessness charity
TODAY’S the day.
Nedd Brockmann is launching an incredible effort to run 1000 miles in 10 days.
The boy from Bedgerabong has already raised $2.5 million for homelessness charity Mobilise by running from Australia’s west coast to east, his new challenge is even more intense.
It will require running 160km a day - at Sydney’s Olympic Park athletic centre - for the 10 days.
The current world record for this
distance is 10 days, 10 hours, 30 minutes and 36 seconds, held by Yiannos Kouros since 1988.
Nedd sent a message to Forbes in the lead-up to the run.
“I’m super pumped for this challenge and incredibly grateful to the Forbes community for their overwhelming support,” Nedd said.
“While I won’t be able to attend the Charity Ball Friday, I’m blown away by the effort and dedication to help raise money for We Are Mobilise.
“I can’t wait to see all the
weapons in Forbes tackle their own Uncomfortable Challenges at the end of the month!”
Forbes will honour Nedd’s effort with the fundraiser Forbes gala ball on Friday night, where our community can support the cause and learn more from Mobilise founder Noah Yang.
The challenge is also out there to everyone to take on an uncomfortable challenge for 10 days this October, with the goal of raising a combined $10 million for homelessness
prevention in Australia.
The rules are simple: you must choose a challenge that is uncomfortable, and you must stick with it for 10 days straight from October 20 to 29.
Sign up online at www. neddsuncomfortablechallenge.com/
Funds raised support Mobilise, whose vision is to transform the lives of 10,000 Aussies by 2030.
With five groundbreaking initiatives launched since 2023, they’re just getting started.
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What’s on in and around Forbes
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
September 27 - October 11
Check out the Forbes Youth Action Team’s facebook page for exciting ativities for the kids to do in the school holidays. There will be movie nights/afternoons, slime, BMX and dance/acro workshops, safe driver and first aid courses and of course drop in sessions. There will be something for everyone to enjoy!
NORTHPARKES 30 YEARS
Saturday, October 5
To celebrate 30 years of operations, Northparkes would like to thank the community for their support over the years. We would like to invite you to a family friendly festival where you will hear some fantastic music while wandering the food stalls, tasting local beer and wine and there will also be rides for the kids. The one and only Daryl Braithwaite will be the night’s headline act. Secure your free ticket via 123tix
COUNTRY MUSIC MUSTER
Sunday, October 6
Forbes Country Music Club October muster this Sunday 1pm at Club Forbes. Performers and musicians encouraged to come along and entertain us. All musical genres welcomed. Lucky door prizes, raffles, lucky numbers and $20 Members draw on the day. Come and try your luck. $5 entry, under 17 free. All welcome.
CANOLA CUP
Monday, October 7
At the Eugowra Showground from 12pm you will be treated to harness racing at its best! On offer alongside the action packed racing will be the hotly contested fashions on the field, live music, market stalls, mini trots, horse drawn carriage rides and so much more. Don’t miss out on this popular free event.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH AGM
Monday, October 9
The 2024 Annual General meeting of Forbes Neighbourhood Watch Inc will be held at the Vandenberg Hotel at 6.30pm. The September monthly meeting will also be held that evening. Come along and learn about this important community group and their ongoing work.
ROTARY IPOMOEA MARKETS
Saturday, October 12
Everything from hens to garlic, fresh coffee to soap, Rotary Ipomoea club stall and a great variety of local stalls and hand made goods from 8am to 12:30pm at Lion’s Park. A great morning and a great local organisation.
FORBES GOES PURPLE FOR DV
Tuesday, October 15
Binaal Billa is holding a Purple Day to show support and empower the Forbes Community for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. All community members and services are encouraged to participate. Register by October 10 to be part of it!
WOMEN’S WELLBEING SESSIONS
October 16, 23 and 30
Steph Schmidt understands the unique pressures faced by rural communities. As both a farmer and clinical psychologist, she is dedicated to supporting mental health and resilience in rural Australia. Steph will deliver a short series of ZOOM sessions on women’s wellbeing, exploring managing stress and practical strategies to care for your wellbeing. Register via 123 Tix, or email communityrecovery@forbes.nsw.gov.au
LADIES NIGHT
Thursday, October 17
It’s ladies night at Acheson’s Mitre 10! Get ready for a fun-filled evening of DIY projects, home improvement tips, and exclusive deals. Three tradies will be auctioned off on the night including a plumber, a painter and a builder with all money raised going to the McGrath Foundation. This is a fully catered event, RSVP via eventbrite.com.au
TRUNDLE PINK RIBBON NIGHT
Friday, October 18
Head out to the Trundle Golf Club for an awesome night of prizes, raffles, the famous auction and lots of laughs all while raising money towards a cancer free future on the eve of the ABBA Festival.
TEDDY BEAR
PICNIC
Saturday, October 19
Join the Forbes Youth Action Team for a beary special day at the Forbes Shire Council Teddy Bears Picnic! Bring your favourite teddy and your little ones for a fun-filled morning in Lions Park from 10am to 1pm. There will be games, entertainment, and lots of activities to keep the little ones engaged.
CENTRAL WEST CAR CLUB SHOW ‘N’ SHINE
Saturday, October 19
Feature vehicle this year’s Show n’ Shine is utes! Come see the massive display at Pio-
neer Oval Parkes. Gold coin entry for spectators 9am to 3pm and proceeds go to charity.
COMMUNITY FISHING DAY
Saturday, October 26
A relaxing and fun-filled Community Fishing Day at the beautiful Forbes Lake, Lions Park from 9am to 1pm! Celebrate the 2024 Gone Fishing Day. This event is the perfect opportunity to unwind, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with fellow community members. Register now for this free day of fishing at 123Tix.
TASTE ON TEMPLAR
Saturday, November 2
Taste On Templar will be open to guests from 6:30pm and will close at 11pm. The Forbes Business Chamber will provide a wonderful outdoor environment unique to Forbes under the sparking lights, green trees and shade canopies in Templar Street. Book your tickets now via 123tix.
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Amazing community at heart as volunteers recognised
The Centre for Volunteering has honoured the incredible work of Eugowra’s flood recovery committee as Central West Volunteer Team of the Year.
Eugowra locals have been stepping up to help one another since the earliest moments of the flood disaster of November 14, 2022 and at an awards ceremony in Orange last week, the continuing work of this group was in the spotlight.
The foundations were laid in the immediate aftermath of the flood, when those who were able quickly became the connection point between neighbours and friends who had lost everything to those who could help.
Their work formalised as the Eugowra flood recovery committee, under the Eugowra Promotion and Progress Association, when it became clear there was going to be an ongoing need for people within the community to speak for it.
Nearly two years on, committee members are Sean Haynes, Liz Mitchell, Kim Storey, Dave Herbert, Janet Moxey, Ash Wright and Tim Wright.
Their roles are many and varied, and continue to change, Mrs Moxey reflected after the presentation.
“We see the need and
we just go with it and help where we can,” she said.
Through the heartwarming arrival of thousands of volunteers to the heartache of insurance delays, just a few of the tasks the committee has taken on include connecting people to assistance, identifying what’s still needed, managing funds donated through GIVIT and coordinating the clean up of community areas.
Its role has evolved as more people have moved from caravans to pods, restored and rebuilt their homes.
Advocating for the resources and support to get people home has been a major part of their work, being Eugowra’s voice to every level of government and organisation that could help.
Accepting the award wasn’t about recognition for committee members, Mrs Moxey said, it was about making the world aware that Eugowra is still rebuilding and still needs our support.
More than $900,000 has been distributed through GIVIT but the need is ongoing.
These funds have been critical in giving people the dignity to choose and purchase new items for their homes for themselves.
“We still have quite a number of people in pods and
they’ll need assistance down the track,” Mrs Moxey said.
The region’s generosity has also been seen in support for Eugowra’s shops and events including the recent annual show, Woodfired Eugowra and Most Wanted murals weekend - all volunteer driven.
Eugowra harness racing’s Canola Cup is another top community event which re-
turns on the October long weekend with lots of free family fun for everyone.
“It’s quite an amazing community and the support (from neighbouring communities) has been remarkable,” Mrs Moxey said.
In presenting the central west awards, the Centre for Volunteering CEO Gemma Rygate said they recognised the exceptional effort of vol-
unteers across the region.
“Whether it’s in the local sports club, in health care, education and cultural centres, legal support or emergency response, volunteers are essential for the ongoing health and viability of local communities,” she said.
Central West award recipients will be invited to the Gala State Ceremony in Sydney at the end of the year.
Eight returning councillors and one new candidate have been elected to Forbes Shire Council.
The distribution of preferences was conducted on Monday afternoon at the NSW Electoral Commission’s Parkes Returning Office, with the following councillors elected:
Aidan Clarke
Phyllis Miller
Steven Karaitiana
Jenny Webb
Margaret Duggan
Chris Roylance
Michele Herbert
Brian Mattiske
Sarahlee Sweeney
The mayoral election was scheduled for 5pm Wednesday - to be covered in next week’s edition of The Forbes Advocate.
The first full regular meeting of the new council is scheduled for October 17.
The count and distribution of preferences for Cabonne Council and our Eugowra community was also finalised Monday, with our most recent mayor and deputy mayor reelected.
Councillors are:
Peter Batten
Marlene Nash
Andrew Rawson
Jamie Jones
Kevin Beatty
Jennifer Weaver
Kathryn O’Ryan
Andrew Pull
Aaron Pearson.
Forbes Olympic Pool opens for season Saturday
The Forbes Olympic Pool is ready for locals to slip, slop, slap and splash this summer, as it opens for the 2024/2025 season on Saturday October 5.
Forbes Shire Council has worked hard carrying out repairs and maintenance at the pool during the off season, making sure it is ready for everyone to enjoy in time for the long weekend and the school holidays.
Works completed include:
- Replacing the filtration system and motor in the pump of the toddler pool.
- Installing new highlighters on the edges of the steps of the toddler pool and main pool.
- Replacing damaged tiles around the edge of the main pool.
- Stripping and resurfacing the main pool.
- Installing new heaters in both pools.
- Repairing and activating the solar heating system of the main pool.
- Replacing the flooring in the first aid room.
A new shade cloth will be installed over the grandstand in the coming weeks.
Forbes Shire Council Mayor, Phyllis Miller, said everyone should get out this weekend for the pool’s reopening.
“Council has worked very hard over the offseason carrying out improvements and making sure the Forbes Olympic Pool is in the best possible condition for people of all ages to enjoy this season,” she said.
“With the weather forecast expected to be around the midtwenties and sunny it should be perfect conditions to get out and enjoy the water under the sun this weekend.”
With Council also completing remedial works on the Forbes Indoor Pool earlier this year, Cr Miller reminded residents it is still open for use.
“We’re very lucky in Forbes to
have two great aquatic facilities, including the Forbes Indoor Pool, that the community can enjoy all year round, which is something that not all towns have,” she said.
The Forbes Olympic Pool opens at 7am on Saturday.
Its opening hours are 6am to 7pm weekdays, 7am to 6pm Saturdays, 10am to 5pm Sundays and 10am to 6pm on public holidays.
For more information on the Forbes Olympic Pool visit www. forbesolympicpool.com.au.
To make a booking to access the Forbes Indoor Heated Pool please contact Council on 6850 2300.
Forbes Shire Council Mayor, Phyllis Miller, checks out the Forbes Olympic Pool ahead of its opening for the 2024/2025 season on Saturday. PHOTO: Supplied
Eugowra flood recovery committee members Janet Moxey (left) and Liz Mitchell (centre) accept the Central West volunteer group of the year award. PHOTO: Supplied
Tiago Carmo of Forbes with some of the auction items. PHOTOS: Jenny Kingham
Forbes CWA served beautiful morning tea - Robin Pols, Di Morris, Anne Reade, Elaine Bright and Elvy Quirk.
Clara Skinner, Nikki Bensch, Esther Skinner, Verity Page and Ivy Skinner.
Lisa Besedic and Cindy Fuhlbohm of Cowra.
Rod Stewart, Aaron and Kelsey Lee, Amanda Dunn and Gemma Lee. PHOTOS: Jenny Kingham
Jenny Hirst, Leo Doyle, Forbes and District Tennis Club Secretary Heather Davidson, with Elaine and Peter Bright.
Forbes and District Tennis Club President and Club Coach Peter Clifton.
Isla, Louie and Leo Doyle.
Isla Doyle and Grace Chudleigh.
T’s Face Painting was in attendance with Eadie Chudleigh.
THERE was fun on and off the courts and all for a great cause as Forbes tennis club supported Leo Doyle and Little Wings.
Community shines bright
By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
Locals and visitors have picked up their racquets to support a charity day hosted by Forbes Town and District Tennis Club for local Leo Doyle and charity service Little Wings.
It was a very successful day with some 300 people coming out to support the cause.
“We had people come from everywhere just to come and support Leo and we are still getting people ringing for donations over the last couple of days asking how they can support,” Leo’s mum Nikki Doyle said.
Leo starting having trouble with his eyes around two years ago.
“It was a couple of days before he started kindergarten and just by chance I happened to be at the eye specialist in Sydney and I was just asking the specialist about a couple of things that he does with his eyes.
“The specialist said that they were red flags, and we just happened to be in the same space as the paediatric ophthalmologist and she said I’ll try and get you in and see him. So we saw him and he took some photos behind the eyes and said he’s got underdeveloped foveal pits.”
Leo was diagnosed with bilateral foveal hypoplasia, meaning the back of his eyes are underdeveloped and he won’t have clear vision.
Leo had genetic testing at the Randwick Children’s Hospital when testing was new and the family were told that the chances of the test finding something were less than 30 per cent.
It took eight months, before results revealed that Leo had conerod dystrophy, and his eye sight would deteriorate over time.
The genetic testing showed that the gene that caused the mutation was the 128th on the CRX gene strand.
“Leo was actually the first person in the world to be diagnosed with that particular gene change,” Nikki said. “That means research
is very limited so we don’t really know a lot about it, they can’t give us timelines but they did say usually once the eyesight starts deteriorating it takes a couple of years for it to be completely gone.
“There’s no cures for it so we just have to hope medicine advances.”
Both Nikki and her husband Mitch had genetic testing done.
“They say every genetic disorder has a starter, it can just be something that’s happened but once it’s mutated in the genetics it is genetically passed down.”
The tests came back that Nikki was the only one to carry the gene change. This makes Leo’s case particularly rare as typically both parents would have to carry the gene for it to pass on.
“Leo is starting to notice it more, at the moment his central
vision does not work,” Nikki said.
“He has peripheral vision so he spends a lot of his time looking out the sides of his eyes.”
Leo has been learning braille over the last two terms and continues to enjoy playing football with his mates, who have been very supportive.
“The Forbes Magpies who Leo plays for switched out the white footballs for bright yellow balls so he can see them a bit better and they’ve got bibs if both teams are wearing dark coloured jerseys.
“As a community we can’t fault them and St Laurences have been amazing as well.
“We have used Little Wings three times now, they are someone who we deal with quite often and I know there are other people in our little community that rely on them too,” Nikki said.
Little Wings CEO Clare Pearson said Little Wings are currently supporting a number of seriously ill children, and their families, just like Leo from the Forbes area.
“It is our absolute privilege to be able to assist, working together to ensure children from regional NSW have the access to healthcare that they need and deserve,” Clare said.
“When we heard about how the local community was rallying to support Leo and Little Wings we were so delighted.
“We rely on the support of community to help us fuel our planes to keep up with the growing demand for our service across regional NSW.”
“I think we’re lucky to live with the community we have, we’re definitely feeling the love and support,” Nikki added.
Double demerits on long weekend
Motorists are being reminded that double demerit points will be in place over the October long weekend with police targeting speed, seatbelts, illegal mobile phone use and motorcyclists not wearing helmets.
Double demerit points will be in force for four days commencing on Friday October 4 and ending on Monday October 7 (inclusive).
Acting Parkes Highway Patrol Sergeant Joshua Tolley said there will be more police on the road which means a greater chance of drivers being caught if they are doing the wrong thing.
“No-one wants to get a fine, lose their licence or worse still be involved in a crash,” he said.
“So, make sure you give yourself plenty of time to travel, don’t speed, drive to the conditions, wear your seatbelt, avoid distractions, make sure you’re well rested and if you’ve been drinking or have taken drugs - don’t drive.”
Eugowra SES siren survey open
NSW State Emergency Service Eugowra Unit is asking community members for their thoughts on when to use the town emergency siren.
They’ve launched a survey on behalf of the Eugowra flood advisory committee to help ensure emergency alert systems meet the community’s needs.
The survey asks what emergencies should the siren be used for? Listing bushfires, floods, hazardous materials and severe weather as well as “other”.
It also asks community members when it should be sounded, whether it’s used when an emergency is close or danger is certain, or as a last resort warning.
Residents are also being asked what the siren should prompt them to do, whether that is look for information through radio, emergency websites or apps, or whether once the siren sounds it’s time to go to the nearest evacuation centre.
The form is online at https://forms. office.com/r/yVHnbFD93g
There is a link on the NSW SES Central West Area Facebook page, or QR codes on posters.
Fedback will be used to enhance the SES early warning systems.
Isla, Nikki, Louie, Leo and Mitchell Doyle. PHOTOS: Jenny Kingham
Career milestone for pharmacist
FORBES Pharmacist, Sarah Hazell, is celebrating 26 years at Flannery’s Pharmacy.
The Forbes local, graduated from Forbes High School in 1997 and went on to study pharmacy at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga, before returning to work at the local business.
“A lot of young people are amazed to learn I’ve only ever had one job. I started here at the age of 18 and that was my first job, at Flannery’s Pharmacy, and I’m still here today,” Life Pharmacy and Flannery’s Pharmacist Managing Partner, Sarah Hazell, said.
“I’ve just absolutely loved
my role as a pharmacist in a small, rural community. I think it’s been so rewarding professionally, and it’s a great environment to get to know your patient and see the patient again, and again, and again and get that regular follow up. You build those wonderful relationships you become their community pharmacist, it’s really lovely.”
The milestone comes ahead of World Pharmacist’s Day (September 25) which this year celebrates Pharmacists: Meeting Global Health Needs.
There are about 37 thousand pharmacists across nearly 6000 community
pharmacies in Australia. As scope of practice initiatives are announced and rolled out in every state and territory, now more than ever pharmacists are stepping up to meet healthcare needs in their local communities.
“You see people through all different stages of their lives - I’ve been working at Flannery’s Pharmacy now for 26 years. It’s a long time,” Sarah said.
“Therefore, it’s 20 or so years of knowing the patient and you see so much.
“You see them as a young student, then you see them have their family and you build those
beautiful rel ationships.”
This year marks 26 years with Life Pharmacy Group for Sarah, 22 years as a registered pharmacist and 17 years as a partner. She credits her passion for pharmacy, the Forbes community, and her mentors as a driving force behind her success.
“It was never my plan to stay in Forbes, I always wanted to live by the beach, but I’ve always been presented with wonderful opportunity after wonderful opportunity. I met my husband at university, and we moved to Forbes, and we’ve just made this our home. We’ve both got businesses in town and just love
Get all shook up for the 2025 Parkes Elvis Festival
IT’S time to get all shook up, Parkes Elvis Festival is back for 2025!
From Wednesday, January 8 to Sunday, January 12, the 32nd annual festival will pay tribute to Elvis with a groovy 1960’s Easy Come, Easy Go theme, offering fans a packed program full of concerts, dancing, markets, and a few surprises.
More than 25,000 Elvis lovers are expected to shake, rattle, and roll into the region making it the largest celebration of The King in the Southern Hemisphere.
Parkes will once again come alive with festival favourites like the Evolution Mining Street Parade, Renewal of Vows Ceremony, bustling markets, and electrifying performances on the Cooke Park Main Stage and Memphis Stage - and of course there’ll be Forbes events to enjoy and plenty of visitors.
It all starts Wednesday with Jack Gatto performing live at the Leagues Club and Two Strong Hearts, a free tribute to John Farnham and Olivia Newton-John at the Cooke Park main stage.
This year introduces six new ticketed shows at the Parkes Services Club, featuring top Elvis Tribute Artists from Australia, New Zealand, and Scotland.
Festivalgoers can look forward to stunning outdoor installations, including a vibrant
the community, and I think it’s a great place to raise a family,” Sarah said.
“I did become a partner early in my career, but I also had wonderful mentors during that time, so it made for an easier transition.
“Tania Dwyer was my preceptor, and the pharmacist I spent most time with, in those early years, Tania certainly had a big role to play in mentoring me in the early days. And obviously, Michael Flannery has been a mentor to me from the very first moment I showed an interest in pharmacy, he’s been there guiding me along the way.
250-metre canopy of colourful umbrellas providing shade and a perfect photo op, and Vivid Elvis, a nightly lighting display illuminating the main drag.
Staying connected will be easier than ever with the new mobile app, Elvis in Your Pocket, featuring program, maps, and updates.
The 2025 International Feature Concert Series will kick off
with U.S.A UETA Champions Emilio Santoro (2024), Cote Deonath (2023), and Riley Jenkins (UETA Top 5 Finalist, 2024).
These top Elvis Tribute Artists will perform ten shows at the Parkes Leagues Club, taking audiences on a journey through Elvis’s most iconic songs.
Tickets are now on sale at www.parkeselvisfestival.com.
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MULTIPLE Golden Guitar winner Tom Curtain is bringing his Good Life Tour to Bogan Gate on Saturday, October 19.
Tom Curtain will be bringing his national award winning show, Katherine Outback Experience comprised of an hour of horse training and working dog demonstrations, with plenty of handson fun for the kids.
This will be followed by two hours of live music by Tom himself and fellow singer songwriters Chris Matthews and Laura Frank at the Bogan Gate Pub.
“Our show on the road is a snapshot of the experience in Katherine.
“It’s more about the training of the animals and we are passionate about making it really family orientated,” Tom said.
“It’s raw and real.
“Guests love the interaction with the animals and feel like they get extra value for the training tips we share.”
Tom is an official ambassador for
Dolly’s Dream and Farm Angels.
So far the Katherine Outback Experience has raised more than $35,000 for Dolly’s Dream.
“This is the eighth consecutive summer we have toured and every year we are getting better at it with small improvements and new technology,” Tom said.
Tom and his team are passionate about bringing his show to towns and communities that are often overlooked on the entertainment trail.
The show at Bogan Gate Pub will be from 5:30 till 8:30pm on Saturday, October 19.
Tickets are available online or at the gate, there will also be food and drinks available at the venue to purchase and it is recommended you bring your own chairs to enjoy this family-friendly event.
Tickets and more information are available online at: www.katherineoutbackexperience.com.au
Three international artists for the 2025 Parkes Elvis Festival are (main photo) Emilio Santoro (top inset) Riley Jenkins and (inset below) Cote Deonath. PHOTOS: Supplied
Tom Curtain performing to a crowd while on tour. PHOTO: Supplied Tom Curtain is coming to Bogan Gate
Sarah Hazell. PHOTO: Monique Lovick Photography
Our garden centre tops
THEY’VE done it again!
Acheson’s Mitre 10 has won the NSW/ ACT National Timber and Hardware Association garden centre of the year for the second year in a row – and it’s only three years old!
It’s cause for celebration for Jacinda and Aaron Acheson and their team, including garden centre manager Melissa Shaw, Marg Sterling and Adam Bellach who are always looking to best serve customers.
“It’s always evolving, changing and trying to keep up with the trends,” Jacinda says.
It’s the centre’s uniqueness that draws the attention of the judges, who visited at the end of winter.
“Ninety eight per cent of Mitre 10 Home Hardware stores are independently owned and run,” Jacinda points out.
In designing the garden centre, which had to be totally revamped after the 2022 floods, she knew the vibe she wanted.
“I want it to be somewhere you actually want to come in, have a look around, touch everything, see all the water features going,” Jacinda said.
At the moment you’ll find the centre flush with Spring colour, with the widest variety of plants in stock they can so that customers can make the most of this perfect
Marg Sterling and Melissa Shaw with some of the water features and special pieces at Acheson’s.
weather to get into their garden and establish a beautiful Spring display.
But if they haven’t got what you’re looking for they’ll source it, Melissa adds.
Then there’s their design service.
“It’s free for us to go out, have a look at your space and work out what plants will go in there, you give us a budget
and we’ll do it for you,” Jacinda says.
Acheson’s is also in a position to support our community and they’re ramping up towards one of their big events.
Ladies night is on October 17 and this year they’re raising money for the McGrath Foundation with the support of Dulux Australia.
You can drop off for free:
Forbes your next local event: Friday 4 October 2024, 9am - 12pm Forbes Recycling and Waste Depot, 341 Daroobalgie Rd, Forbes www.cleanout.com.au
WIND CLOCKS FORWARD
SUNDAY
Aaron and Jacinda Acheson and Adam Bellach accept the award from David Little, CEO of NTHA. PHOTO: Supplied
This popular event will feature cakes and slices, raffles and the “fi quest.
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It will culminate in a fundraising tradie auction – with a plumber, painter and builder among those each donating two hours of their time for the cause and Forbes Livestock their expertise for the auction.
night and a lot of fun,” Jacinda said.
One of the long-term ways Acheson’s gives back is through selling Marg Girot’s local tomatoes, with all of the profit from those donated to CanAssist every year to support Forbes families.
THE weather is warming up, the days are getting longer and this weekend is the time to bring our clocks forward.
Daylight Saving Time will begin in NSW this Sunday, October 6 at 2am. Officially at 2am, the clocks go forward to 3am, which means we’ll have more daylight in the afternoons for the rest of the Spring and Summer.
Many modern devices such as smartphones, automatically adjust for daylight saving. For your analog clocks, you’ll need to manually adjust the time.
At the end of the season, we’ll turn the clocks back 2am Sunday, April 6, 2025.
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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30
9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: A Town Called Love. (2023) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Joker. (2019) Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz. 11.00 MOVIE: The Disappointments Room. (2016) 12.40 Tipping Point. 1.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.35 Take Me Out. 2.50 Modern Family. 3.20 Around The World With Manu. 4.20 Australia’s Got Talent. 5.50 MOVIE: The Karate Kid. (1984) 8.30 MOVIE: Fifty Shades Darker. (2016) Dakota Johnson. 11.00 MOVIE: Only The Brave. (2017) 1.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing.
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 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. Return. 8.45 Have You
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: The Long Dark Hall. (1951) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Antiques Downunder. 8.30 MOVIE: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly. (1966) 12.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 3.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 TAB Epsom Day and TAB Turnbull Stakes Day. 6.00 Heathrow. 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 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. 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 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 10.10 Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. 12.00 Horse Racing. TAB Epsom Day and TAB Turnbull Stakes Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Great Outdoors. Return. 7.30 MOVIE: Pearl Harbor. (2001) Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett, Kate Beckinsale. 11.10 MOVIE: Death Wish. (1974) 1.15 Travel Oz. 3.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. 5.00 House Of Wellness.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 American Pickers. 4.00 Desert Collectors. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL Women’s. Week 6. Carlton v Brisbane Lions. 9.15 MOVIE: The Man From Toronto. (2022) 11.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Unforgotten. 1.15 Grantchester. 2.05 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. Final. 2.45 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2022. 4.15 The Assembly. Final. 5.00 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. 10.50 Miniseries: Better. 11.45 Rage. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.35 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.25 Pfffirates. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.30 The Crystal Maze. 8.15 MOVIE: Early Man. (2018) 9.40 Officially Amazing. 10.10 Dragon Ball Super. 10.35 Crazy Fun Park. 11.05 The PM’s Daughter. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Getaway. 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 Cross Court. 12.30
Explore TV: Trade Routes Of The Middle Ages. 1.00 Great Australian Detour. 1.30 The Block. 3.30 The Garden Gurus. 4.00 Journey To Europe. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE: Speed. (1994) Keanu Reeves. 9.50 MOVIE: Speed 2: Cruise Control. (1997) Sandra Bullock. 12.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.05 The Food Trail. 2.05 Australia’s Got Talent. 3.35 Dancing With The Stars. 5.30 MOVIE: The Prince & Me 3: A Royal Honeymoon. (2008) 7.30 MOVIE: Murder On The Orient Express. (2017) 9.55 MOVIE: Slumdog Millionaire. (2008) 12.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News. 3.30 Close Of Business. 4.10 Planet America: Fireside Chat. 5.00 News. 5.30 Asia News Week. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Aust Story. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Back Roads. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.15 Four Corners. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Are You RV Safe? 1.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. Return. 1.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 2.00 The Dog Down Under. Final. 2.30 Buy To Build. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Cook With Luke. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Dog House. 7.30
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 MOVIE: The Magic Box. (1951) 1.45 MOVIE: The Sound Barrier. (1952) 4.10 MOVIE: New York, New York. (1977) 7.30 MOVIE: Sliding Doors. (1998) Gwyneth Paltrow. 9.30 MOVIE: Fools Rush In. (1997) Matthew Perry, Salma Hayek. 11.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 My Greek Odyssey. 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 Endeavour. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. 12.00 House Of Wellness. 1.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 Border Security: International. 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 The Latest: Seven News. 10.20 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 AFL Women’s. Gold Coast v Essendon. 3.00 AFL Women’s. Sydney v Geelong. 5.00 Duck Dynasty. 6.00 Border Security: America’s Front Line. 6.30 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Black Hawk Down. (2001) 11.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 The World This Week. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.30 Darby And Joan. 3.10 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. 3.40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. Final. 4.30 Restoration Australia. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Compass. Final. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Return To Paradise. 8.30 Unforgotten. 9.15 Miniseries: Better. 10.15 Fisk. 10.45 Spicks And Specks. 11.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.50 Octonauts. 7.00 Andy And The Band. 7.30 MOVIE: Shaun The Sheep: The Movie. (2015) 8.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.35 Speechless. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 In The Room: Leigh Sales With Lin-Manuel Miranda. 11.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Grand Final Day. 1.20 Rugby League. State Cup C’ship. Grand Final. Newtown Jets v North Brisbane Devils. 3.10 Grand Final Day. 3.55 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Grand Final. Roosters v Cronulla Sharks. 5.30 Grand Final Day. 6.00 9News Sunday. 6.30 Grand Final Night. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Grand Final. Melbourne Storm v Penrith Panthers. 9.30 NRL Grand Final PostMatch. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Get Arty. 7.00 Kitty Is Not A Cat. 8.00 It’s Academic. 9.00 Get Clever. 10.00 Holistic Living. 10.30 Home And Away. 1.30 The Amazing Race. 3.40 To Be Advised. 5.30 Puppy School. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 1.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 1.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 2.00 Farm To Fork. 2.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 3. Melbourne United v Cairns Taipans. 4.30 Luxury Escapes. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 The Sunday Project. 7.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 8.30 FBI: International. 9.30 NCIS. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 What’s Up Down Under. 1.30 Diagnosis Murder. 2.30 Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 3.30 On The Fly. 4.00 I Fish. 4.30 Basketball. NBL. Tasmania JackJumpers v Perth Wildcats. 6.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 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. 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 With Zan Rowe. 9.50 ER. 10.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Austn Superbike C’ship. 4.00 Etched In Gold. 4.30 Citizen Soldiers: Defenders Of Australia. 5.35 Trains At War. Final. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News. 3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 Landline. 5.00 News With Auslan. 5.30 News Regional. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Foreign Correspondent. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Insiders. 8.40 America, Are You OK? 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 Aust Story. 10.00 Late Programs.
Classifications: (P) Preschoolers (C) Children (G) General (PG) Parental Guidance (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences
references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n)
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Travel plans could be interrupted by the reemergence of a workplace problem that was never quite fully resolved. Deal with it at once, then take off on a well-deserved trip.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Aspects favor cultural activities for sensuous Bovines. Attend a concert or an art show. Better yet, create something yourself (a poem, perhaps?), and dedicate it to someone special.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Respect any doubts you might now be feeling about a new situation. They could be reflecting your inner awareness that some essential information might be missing. Check it out.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) It’s important to start the new week with as clean of a slate as possible. Either complete all those unfinished tasks, or pass them on to others who would be more than happy to take them on.
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.40 MOVIE: Assassin For Hire. (1951) 1.05 MOVIE: Bikini Beach. (1964) 3.10 MOVIE: Hawaii. (1966) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. (2015) Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith. 10.55 Chicago Med. 11.55 Late Programs.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) This is a good time to cut down on expenses and tame the urge to splurge. Applying some financial discipline now could help the Big Cat ride out a possible monetary crunch later on.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Money matters are dominant this week. Recheck your accounts and make sure they’re up-to-date. Also, pay more attention to personal issues before they become major problems.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might be tempted to employ the same tactics as your adversary, but this could backfire. Better to use the same balanced approach that has worked for you before and could work again.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A changing workplace environment could stir up confusion as well as apprehension. Best to ignore the rumors and get the facts. You could find that the changes bring positive elements.
6.00 Becker.
(d)
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)
Communication is easier this week, as people are ready and eager to hear what you have to say. Also, check for possible technical problems before you start a new project.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Aspects favor change for the usually traditional Goat. Opening your mind to possibilities you had ignored could lead you to make decisions you once considered improbable.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Making personal as well as professional adjustments to changing conditions might be easier with more information explaining the hows and the whys of the situations in question.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) With a growing tide of positive reactions to buoy your confidence, this could be the right time to put the finishing touches on your new project and get it well and truly launched.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. 2.30 Back Roads. 2.55 Bronwyn Oliver: The Shadows Within. 4.00 Love Your Garden. 4.45 Grand Designs. 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 In The Room: Leigh Sales With Lin-Manuel Miranda. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. 11.05 Planet America. 11.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Late Programs.
Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.50 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. 2.15 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. 9.00 The Rookie. 10.00
S.W.A.T. 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 Lopez Vs. Lopez. 12.30 Miniseries: The Victim. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs 3.30 Hustle & Tow. 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.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 ER. 2.50 Gavin & Stacey. 3.20 Doctor Who. 4.10 MythBusters. 5.00 Long Lost Family. 5.45 Car S.O.S. 6.30 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. 2.00
6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 9.00 Poh’s Kitchen. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Merlin. 11.30 Late Programs.
9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Two Chefs And A Wedding Cake. (2023)
2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. 9.00 Miniseries: Bali 2002. 10.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 9News Late. 11.30 La Brea. Final. 12.15 Tipping Point. 1.05 Cybershack. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Ultimate Tag. 12.05 Yummy Mummies. 1.30 The Amazing Race. 2.35 To Be Advised. 4.20 Bondi Vet. 5.20 Glee. 6.20 First Dates Australia. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order: LA. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped 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 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 A Touch Of Frost. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10
ER. 2.55 Doctor Who. 3.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Breeders. 9.20 Extras. 9.50 ER. 11.20 Rage. 12.20 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00
12.30
1.35
2.00
3.00
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Border Security: International. 2.00 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. 2.15 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. 11.15 Chicago Fire. 12.15 Holey Moley Australia. 2.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Outback Crystal Hunters. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Hustle & Tow. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL Women’s. Week 7. St Kilda v GWS Giants. 9.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things. 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 Earth. 3.55 Love Your Garden. 4.40 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.25 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... 9.50 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 10.20 Kitchen Cabinet. 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. 11.20 Four Corners. 12.05 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.40 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Deadly Dinosaurs. 8.55 Ice Age. 9.40 Doctor Who. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.30 Getaway. 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. 8.50 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 9.50 True Story With Hamish & Andy. 10.50 9News Late. 11.20 Chicago Med. 12.10 Transplant. 1.00 Our State On A Plate. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Guitar Gods Goes Cosmic. 1.30 Sean’s Kitchen. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 Modern Family. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Glee. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 MOVIE: Happy Gilmore. (1996) 10.40 The Goldbergs. 11.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Parliament. 3.10 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. 10.15 Four Corners. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped 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 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.15 ER. 2.55 Doctor Who. 3.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Not Going Out. 9.40 Mother And Son. 10.10 ER. 11.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Australian Story. 10.30 Compass. 11.00 Antiques
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Outback Truckers. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Hustle & Tow. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.00 The Force: BTL. 8.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 10.30 Late Programs.
4.00 Love Your Garden. 4.45 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. Return. 8.30 Question Everything. Return. 9.05 Planet America. 9.35 Would I Lie To You? 10.05 Spicks And Specks. 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. 11.10 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.15 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 4.40 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Doctor Who. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.20 Late Programs.
9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.20 Explore TV: Trade Routes Of The Middle Ages. 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. 8.35 Human Error. 9.35 Million Dollar Murders. 10.45 9News Late. 11.15 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 12.05 Tipping Point. 1.00 Hello SA. 1.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Guitar Gods Goes Cosmic. 2.00 Anh Does Vietnam. 3.00 Sean’s Kitchen. 3.30 Modern Family. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Glee. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back. 10.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 My Impossible House. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Miniseries: Karen Pirie. 10.30 Late Programs.
MOVIE: Hailey Dean Mysteries: Killer Sentence. (2019) 2.00 Your
& Your Life. 2.30
International. 3.00
4.00 Seven
At 4. 5.00
6.00 7News
6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 8.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. 9.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop. 10.30 Soham: Catching A Killer. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Hustle & Tow. 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 Journey To Europe. 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. 8.45 RPA. 9.45 A+E After Dark. 10.45 9News Late. 11.15 The Equalizer. 12.05 Resident Alien. 1.00 Great Australian Detour. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 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 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? 9.40 To Be Advised. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. 12.05 Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 Pooches At Play. 8.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. 11.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 Evil. 12.15 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 To Be
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Iconic Australia. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Mr Forbush And The Penguins. (1971) 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 Morning Programs. 11.40 Entertainment Tonight. 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 NCIS. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. 12.05 Late Programs.
The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Iconic Australia. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Are You Being Served? (1977) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 9.40 Silent Witness. 10.50 Late Programs.
Morning Programs. 2.00
For
U.S. 3.05 The Cook Up
I
4.05 Planet Reef. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 The Point: Road Trip. 11.30 Babylon Berlin. 1.20 Illegals. 3.10
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 Thank God You’re Here. 8.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. Final. 9.10 NCIS. 10.10 10’s Late News. 10.35 The Project. 11.35 Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 NBL Slam. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.30 The Weekly Kick-Off. 11.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.55 Evil. 12.55 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Two And A Half Men. 1.30 King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 9.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Saraband For Dead Lovers. (1948) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House.
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COLES, Kathleen Patricia 20/04/1936 – 27/09/2024
Passed away peacefully and with dignity at Orange after a short illness. Late of Orange and formerly of Forbes. Dearly loved wife of Leslie (deceased). Adored mother and mother-in-law of Stephen and Wendy, Lawrence (deceased), Sharon and John, Craig and Sonia. Much loved “Nan” of Simon, Phillip, Belinda, Jacob, David (deceased), Nyree, Bec, Andrew and Stacey and of her many great grandchildren.
“Rest In Peace” Aged 88 years
The family and friends of Pat are kindly invited to attend her Funeral Service to be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Park Street, Orange on Friday October 11, 2024 commencing at 11.00am. At the conclusion of the service the cortege will proceed to the Orange Lawn Cemetery.
DOYLE, Evelyn Edith ‘Toddy’
Late of ‘Grawlin’ Forbes Who passed away peacefully
On Friday September 27, 2024 at the age of 94 years
Dearly loved wife of the late John Doyle of ‘Grawlin’
Much loved mother & mother in law of Joan and Brian & Kerrie
Cherished nan of Nicholas, Jessica, Alex, Mitchell and her 13 great grandchildren.
‘Resting Peacefully’
The cortege is appointed to leave St Laurence O’Toole Catholic Church, Forbes after a Requiem Mass commencing at 10:00am, on Friday October 4, 2024 for interment in the lawn portion of the Forbes Cemetery
~FUNERAL NOTICE~
The relatives & friends of the late Jenifer Schall
Late of Goodwin House, Ainslie, Canberra and previously “Bogabigal” Forbes, passed away peacefully on Thursday September 26th 2024, aged 87 years.
Dearly loved wife of Robin. Much loved Mother of Mandy, Sara and Richard. Grandmother of Sara, Rachel, Emily, Kate, Tom and Georgia. Great Grandmother of Max, Hugo, Angus and George.
A memorial service to celebrate Jenny’s life will be held at St John’s Anglican Church, Forbes Commencing at 11am, Tuesday 8th October 2024.
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By MARG APPLEBEE CENTRAL WEST LACHLAN
LANDCARE
We are pleased to welcome Nathan Emery and Laura Watts from the Botanic Gardens of Sydney to provide two workshops this month.
Nathan, a Research Scientist, is the Manager of the Seedbank and Conservation Collections for the Botanic Gardens of Sydney.
His colleague Laura Watts, works as the Collections Development Coordinator.
They are both based at Mount Annan.
Seed banking or ex situ germplasm collection (seed of living material stored away from wild threats) is critical for the conservation of our native plants.
Banked germplasm (seed or living material) can be
used for research, breeding or conservation and supports restoration and reintroduction efforts. Join staff from the Botanic Gardens of Sydney’s Seedbank & Conservation Collections team as they discuss seed collecting strategies such as preserving genetic diversity, how to collect seeds, process collections, and seed germination strategies.
Accompanying the theory will be a hands-on activity on collecting equipment and seeds.
The Botanic Gardens of Sydney conducts seedbanking as a core activity, with the state-wide conservation seed program having operated for over 20 years.
With around 13,000 collections and 5,200 species the seed collection is the largest
of its type in Australia and provides the essential seed collections which forms the ‘heart’ of conservation and restoration activities and outcomes.
Both of these events are fully catered for and an RSVP is essential via Stickytickets or contact Marg Applebee on 0418 611 053 or cwlllandcare@gmail.com
The Parkes event will be held on Sunday, October 13 at the CWLL building at Kelly Reserve.
The Forbes event will be at the Forbes Riverside Garden on Tuesday, October 15.
Both events include morning tea and lunch and run between 9.30am and 2.30pm.
These events are possible thanks to the shared work of the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust and Landcare NSW under the Private
Land Conservation Matters project.
Protecting biodiversity on private lands also plays a vital role in maintaining ecological balance, improving land productivity, and enhancing water quality, all of which directly benefit both the landowners and the broader community.
Private Land Conservation Matters (PLCM) is Stage 2 of Landcare NSW’s partnership program with the BCT, building on the success and lessons learned from the 2020-22 Project, including increased awareness of the BCT’s roles and responsibilities amongst the Landcare community.
For further information, please go to www.centralwestlachlanlandcare.org, or contact Marg on 0418 611 053.
Feeder steers firm, heifers sold cheaper at Forbes
MONDAY’S CATTLE SALE
Yarding 1430 (down 123)
Numbers dropped slightly for a yarding of 1430 cattle. Quality was good with plenty on offer for feeders and restockers, prime yearlings were also well supplied. There were limited numbers of heavy grown cattle. All the regular buyers were present.
Young cattle to the trade held firm, prime yearling steers sold from 316c to 365c and prime yearling heifers, 290c to 356c/kg.
Feeder steers were also firm, 310c to 400c, while feeder heifers sold cheaper, 260c to 347c/kg.
Prime grown cattle 5c cheaper, heavy steers sold from 270c to 357c, and heavy heifers, 270c to 355c/kg.
Cows were firm to cheaper, 2
and 3 scores sold from 180c to 301c, and heavy prime cows, 305c to 322c/kg.
Heavy bulls sold to 300c/kg.
TUESDAY’S SHEEP SALE
Yarding 34,050 (down 4350) Lamb numbers fell and
the quality of the yarding improved especially in the 9800 new season lambs. New season lambs were well supplied by stores and trade lambs and there was a bigger line up of heavy weights.
Old lambs had a better supply of heavy weights and trade weights remain mixed in quality.
Light old lambs were limited. Merino improved in quality and there were not as many
light framed lambs and hogget.
Overall the market was firm to dearer on most lambs.
New season lambs were $2 to $5 dearer for most with the trades selling from $173 to $215/head and heavy weights reached $248/head, most ranged from 780c to 840c/kg cwt.
Old trade weights were firm to slightly cheaper selling from $166 to $198/head and averaged 760c to 770c/kg
Heavy weights were firm selling from $195 to $245/ head or 790c/kg on average with the best of the lambs around 840c/kg. Extra heavy lambs only reached $250/head. Merino lambs were $10 stronger but there was a marked improvement in quality.
Trades sold from $129 to $191.
Heavy weights reached $221/ head and averaged 670c/kg. Heavy hoggets were up to $20 cheaper. Mutton numbers lifted and the quality was better with plenty of medium and heavy weight sheep. Prices were cheaper and fell between $10 and $15/head across most of the mutton with the very heavy lines back $20 to $30/head. Medium weight ewes sold from 460 to $87 and heavy crossbreds reached $125/ head.
Merinos reached $122/head and the majority of the mutton sold from 280c to 310c/kg cwt. FROM MLA’S NATIONAL LIVESTOCK REPORTING AGENCY
Nathan Emery, Manager of the Seedbank and Conservation Collections for the Botanic Gardens of Sydney. PHOTO: Supplied
Prime grown cattle 5c cheaper, heavy steers sold from 270c to 357c, and heavy heifers, 270c to 355c/kg. Cows were firm to cheaper, 2 and 3 scores sold from 180c to 301c, and heavy prime cows, 305c to 322c/kg.
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Double winners for medals
By SHORT PUTT
The Saturday Mens competition was the October Monthly Medal, sponsored by Forbes Concrete, but played in September because of the clash with the long weekend and the start of the Champs.
The field of 69 enjoyed the sunshine which helped to propel them to low scores.
The A-Grade saw Terry Griffiths emerge as victorious once again.
His 68 nett meant he had won consecutive Monthly Medals with the same score each time.
He was feeling good all day, with his scoring helped by a friendly putter that produced numerous pars but alas no birdies.
Runner-up was Peter Dawson, who was swinging sweetly and breathing down Terry’s neck.
Ecky managed a nett 69, scoring 1-under for each half, but he also found birdies elusive, managing only two all day.
The B-Grade result was quite satisfactory for the winner, namely Peter Barnes. His 68 nett was built using a modified swing as he adjusted to compensating for a long-time injury.
He managed the same score on each half, and was pleased to use a higher handicap than he usually commands.
Runner-up was Paul Pymont with 72 nett. His was a generally steady game although he did lose concentration midway through the back-9. But for a few double bogeys he would have contended more closely for the Medal.
The C-Grade had an interesting situation.
The holder of the best score was however ineligible to claim the Medal.
Medal if only his putter had worked.
There was no play in the Stableford Medley on Sunday. The re-furbished 3rd and 14th greens are playing well, but you are reminded to fix the pitch marks on them, even if you did not cause them.
And the work on the 18th tee will soon settle, enabling us to play off a non-Himalayan surface.
Here is the news: Not much to report here other than a few reminders.
The first is to get your Team Nominations in for the Summer Sixes comp. The Round Robin series will commence after the Champs are finished, but this gives the chance for the non-golfers to get some cards in beforehand for handicapping purposes.
He finished with a nett 67, the best score of the day, where he fired on the front-9 and played steadily on the back-9.
The runner-up, and the claimant for the Medal, was Archie Quirk. Like Terry, this was a consecutive Medal win for Archie, although not with the same score as last month.
His score this month was nett 70.
He was one of those rare persons who scored better on the back-9 than the front-9.
The ball sweep went to 74 nett on count back, going to: 70 – S Kirkman,S Grallelis, Alf Davies, F Hanns; 71 – J Coulthurst, S Sallaway, L Little; 72 – P Cowhan, B Ashton; 73 – C Hanrahan, D Mylecharane, B Robinson, T Callaghan; 74 – B Parker, M Watts, R Webb, M Prior, A McMillan, a Ruperto. The lone visitor was Bruce Tilley
Adrian Cole had one of those days when nearly all went better than planned.
(Port Macquarie) in Forbes to visit family.
The NTP’s went to: 9th –Steve Betland; 18th – Steve Grallelis, both of whom converted for 2’s. Despite the good conditions the 2’s were quite scarce.
Only six were scored.
Taking out the effort by two Steve’s, the others were scored on the 1st (two) and the 3rd (two), with each going to A-Graders. No B-Graders managed a ‘2’.
The NTP’s were contested right through the day, with many names listed on each sheet.
Both winners came from some of the latter groups, but it was a steady creep and a major jump towards the hole all day.
The Pro Shop Super-Pin, held on the 3rd hole, went to Todd Callaghan.
His shot finished a mere 277 cm away, and while a testing distance it proved no match for Todd as he calmly sunk the putt for a ‘2’.
It was good to see so many players doing well. Notable among the best scorers were those who had been away for a spell, or conversely needed the sun’s warmth to loosen their swing.
Stevie G relished the conditions with no preconceived notions of sub-par golf. But it was the company that made it pleasant. Likewise for Dave ‘Mully’, who did well among his usual crowd. Alex McMillan was well pleased with his efforts, as was Brian Everest who emerged from his winter hibernation.
Archie Quirk did well to earn the Medal, but it was a close thing. He nabbed the runner-up by count back over Stevie G and Frank Hanns.
But Stevie had a good response when he knocked Archie off the 18th NTP, and managed to convert.
Ben Robinson started well with two pars and a birdie. He was cruising along, be-
Rain delays play for local vets golfers
Mother Nature won out once again last week for twin towns veteran golfer who had a day at home after play in Parkes was suspended on Thursday due to the wet and expected showers predicted for later that day.
It’s all on again this Thursday back in Forbes where all will notice changes from the improved greens after coring to the levelling of tees and grounding of tree stumps. Spring is in the air and how lucky are golfers to have two courses at their disposal for twin towns vets competitions.
A bit of moisture didn’t stop Forbes Tuesday 12-hole social players last week where a count-back was required to determine a winner, once again.
As the BG scribe points out two Peters fought out top prize with P Barnes getting the nod over P Scholfield, both scoring 29 points with others only a shot or two in arrears.
It’s on again Tuesday, ball toss at 9am for playing partners with coffee proving a little more popular for most after play.
We’re all proud of our children and grand children (yes, there is the
exception) but today with little vets golf notes to report the scribe is going to share a short edit on the life of a friend’s grandson who is making quite a name for himself playing golf in ‘The States’.
That friend is Kerry Dunstan, not a golfer but a volunteer and organiser at the Forbes ‘Bowlie’.
We both enjoy a social game of bowls, hence our connection, but not quite as successful as the following.
Kerry, and I’m sure his late wife Wendy would be the same, as grandson 20-year-old Liam Toole is someone to be extremely proud of.
Before we go further we should mention that Liam is also the grandson of another well know Forbes couple Robyn and Barry Toole.
Liam is one of three sons to Sandra and Adrian Toole so the breeding is there for success on the sporting field remembering Adrian was a feared prop for the North Sydney Bears 1985/95.
Studying business at Williams Woods University in Columbia Missouri, Liam gained entry with an agency spotting his golfing tal-
ent which eventually led to the uni scholarship.
Today a +3 handicap greets Liam when competing in tournaments for the NCA Conference and recently in a WW Invitation success came his way against 148 other aspiring golfers. Played over 36 holes Liam had the field chasing after 18 posting a creditable six under par which was followed up the next day with one under and victory.
Is golf his future? As Adrian points out it may not be, it’s all up to Liam but the business world is an area gaining popularity. However, his four years in the States at College is proving a great experience.
The Toole family’s other boys, Zac ready for his HSC and Rory in Year 10, also have the talents to succeed on the sporting field, just ask Kerry. By the way, it doesn’t end there for the Dunstan family with Leslie and Ray just as proud of their granddaughter 16-year-old Ella who has been selected in the Australian Joey’s Hockey side.
The daughter of Heidi and Ryan Dunstan, Ella is gearing up for the sides tour of Europe next April.
ing all square after six holes.
Then he hit a road bump on the 7th, losing control and crashing into the trees.
But like a true determined sportsman he dusted himself off and completed his round thereafter with bogeys to finish the front-9.
His back-9 was so much better, but alas what could have been.
Some players were lucky they were in a cart.
Timmy and Marty Duke shared a cart, and almost sat on the side as befitting their orientation – left and right handed. Unfortunately both had bouts of chronic slices. They almost ran out of ‘juice’ they covered so much extra mileage.
There was some variable play on the greens. Matty Duke hit the pin on three occasions with his chip, while his brother Timmy had three lip-outs which did not help his score.
And Ecky Dawson could have streaked away with the
Check with Head Pro Wil for further details.
And remember also the Individual Championships. Some players are keen to defend their titles, while others are dismayed that they are being dragged away by family affairs. Whatever happens, we are sure to see some good scores and some very tense final rounds.
Being October the Pro Shop opening hours will adopt the Summer Time mode.
These are generally 7am to 6pm, except for Monday and Tuesday when the Pro likes to sleep in.
It is crystal ball time:
This Saturday, 5 October, is a Canadian Foursomes. Check in your programme book to see how to play this, or ask at the Pro Shop. This is a Stableford Medley on both Sunday and Monday if you want some extra competitive forays. Then the Champs begin on October 12.
Smith wins ladies stableford with great day on golf course
By THE BIRDIE
Wednesday September 25 was the Lyn Kennedy sponsored Stableford, with play in two divisions. It was also cake day, thank you Lyn, chocolate cake is always a hit.
We had a great field, congratulations Janet Smith taking the win in Division 1 with a nice 41 points from runner up Heather Davidson. Rose Carroll took out division 2 by countback over Ann-Maree Gaffney both girls carding 42 points.
Ball sweep winners were Heather Davidson, Linda Cowan, Ann-Maree and Jill Cripps. Nearest to the pins were Heather on the 9th and Linda Cowan on the 18th.
Saturday 28th was also Stableford gratefully sponsored by Blow Financial Services with play in two divisions. Congratulations Kate Steel-Park taking what could be her first win in Division 1 with 34 points. More to come I’m sure.
Sally Perry was the best in Division 2.
Sally played a nice round and carded 37 points.
Ball-Sweep winners were Jenny Hubbard and Janet Smith.
Nearest to the pins were Colleen Venables on the 9th and Jen Hubbard on the 18th.
WHAT’S ON
Matches set down for play this week include the Hair with Style sponsored Stableford with play in two divisions.
Saturday October 5th is the FGA Ladies sponsored Stableford with play in 1 Division.
Wednesday 9th October is a 3BBB Par sponsored by Verna Lane, Alison Kingston and Denise Squires.
Thursday October 10 is the Regional Golf NSW Medal Finals, good luck to all who qualified. This year the finals will be played at Warren.
Until next week good golfing everyone.
Peter Grayson shows the way for Junior Archie Quirk while Greg Webb watches.
PHOTO: Short Putt
Bowls contests heat up
After weeks of eliminations the finals of A and B Pairs and Minor Triples are now scheduled to be played at the Forbes ‘Bowlie’. Suggestion, watch for play dates, tight games expected.
Both have generated plenty of interest where all four combinations have strong support but at the end of the day there can only be one winner.
In A and B Pairs Billy Cowell and ‘Bert’ Bayley have been the rage from day one. However, at this stage the ‘foxy’ pairing of Cliff Nelson and Jeff Nicholson have seen a shift in favouritism. It could all come down to the leads and is there any better than the very experienced Cliffy? Some say no. So the pressure is on Billy, a relative new bowler to set up the end for champ ‘Bert’. Bring it on.
In Minor Triples the brothersin-law once again go head to head, and don’t they love winning these! Another not to be missed when scheduled.
In the white corner we have ‘Booza’ Bolam skipping for Cherie Vincent and Pat O’Neill while in the red corner it is “Pooch’ Dukes skipping for Cliff Nelson and Bill Scott.
That man Nelson features again where leads are perhaps more important than ever in multiple games. Cliff could walk away with a double and good luck to a gentleman of bowls.
To reach the final of A and
B Pairs Billy and ‘Bert’ cruised home at the weekend in 24 ends over Mick Merritt and Lyall Strudwick jumping out to lead 4-1 after two and it never changed a great deal from there on, 8-6 after eight, 22-9 after 16 before the club beckoned.
SOCIAL BOWLS
He’s in the news early, Cliff Nelson skipped for Fred Vogelsang and Ann MacKay to be card draw winner on Wednesday morning with a 14-10 win over Bill Scott, Garry James and Cheryl Hodges who was thrilled to be drawn as skip after some recent scintillating form.
Over 14 ends Cliff led 5-3 then a seven on end nine had them in front 13-3. A lead never challenged on the run home.
Runners-up were the ever improving Peter Barnes leading for Lyall Strudwick with a 31-14 win in 22 ends over Billy Cowell and Kerry Dunstan who at one stage asked for the ‘white flag’. 17-7 at half time and it got no better on the way home.
In another one-sided game Colleen Liebich and Alf Davies won 27-6 in 20 over Irene Riley and Sue White.
Angela Dent and Paul Doust had a 21-14 win in 20 over Lesley Dunstan and Noel Jolliffe coming from 8-9 down after 10.
A couple of close games finished the morning where Therese Davis and Jim Maloy back form the spelling paddock won
13-11 in 17 (?) over Robyn Mattiske and Ray Dunstan. Funny how today a lot of games finish on an uneven end. On the card it was 9-all after 11.
Next door Sue Smith and Gail McKay faced off for the third time in as many weeks with the ‘cheeky’ Sue getting the upper for Tony Bratton winning 17-14 in 20 over Gail and Barry Shine. It came down to the last bowls for ‘driver’ Bratton to snatch victory where a draw look certain. Raffle winners, Kerry Dunstan and Garry James.
Only three games on Thursday afternoon for the $600 jackpot with winning rink a game of triples where Jason Howell, Tony Bratton and Lyall Strudwick won 12-8 in 16 ends over Billy Cowell, Cliff Nelson and Laurie Crouch. After it was 3-all at the end of four it became a bit one-sided, 8-4 after nine.
Tara-Lee Shaw and Denny Byrnes won a nail-biter 21-19 in 22 over Robbie Hill and Scott McKellar where only a couple of shots separated both all game, 8-7 after eight, 12-14 after 15 and 17-all at the end of 19.
In the last Maxie Vincent showed wife Cherie how it was done leading for Al Phillips winning 19-4 over Cherie and her lead Ron Thurlow in 17 … that odd number of ends again. 10-1 after six. No resting touchers.
An excellent roll-up on Sunday morning where winning rink had
John Gorton and Allan Hilder winning 16-13 over a hot combination of Cliff Nelson and Denny Byrnes in the scheduled 16 ends. It was 11-7 as drinks were called.
The losing rink was triples where Kelly Stringer, Doug Miller and Dwayne Dukes won 13-9 over Jax Murphy, Trish Todd and Jodie Gilchrist in12. 6-all at half time.
Declan and Clint Hurford won 18-7 over Angie Dwyer and Pat O’Neill leading 13-1 after eight. He did it again this time Maxie Vincent leading for ‘Poss’ Jones winning 24-12 over Joyce Bolan and wife Cherie. Again it looked likely to be over early, 13-4 after eight.
Tara-Lee Shaw and ‘Spro’ Asimus had too much fire power for Peter Greehalgh and John Kennedy winning 18-9 streaking away late after it was only 8-5 after six.
Peter Tisdell and Al Phillips won 15-9 over ‘Bessy’ Besgrove and Viv Russell due to a strong finish, 10-8 after 12. Next door Dale Maynard, Paul Baker and John Cutler won 14-7 over Jason Howell, Paul Doust ad Kerry Roach leading 9-5 at half time drinks.
In the last, a close one to Jamie Hosler, Garry James and Jamie Dukes with a one point win, 12-11 over Tyler and Terry Murphy for skip Lloyd Nelson. 9-3 after seven to just hold on. Chooks to John Cutler, Jamie Hoswell, Kerry Roach, Pat O’Neill, Paul Hodge, ‘Smiley’ and Dale Maynard.
SSAA news: Perfect scores in .22 target shoot
By TONY BRATTON
Members are reminded that the bymonthly meeting will be on Wednesday October 9 at Forbes Sport and Rec club starting at 7-30pm.
Results of the Forbes S.S.A.A. sporting shooters .22 calibre rimfire rifle shoot held on Sunday September 29. 25metre .22 target: Brian Neilsen, 250/250; Wayne Facey, 250/250; John Dunkley, 250/250; David Carr, 247/250; Bruce Dent, 247/250; Anthony Bratton, 246/250; Niki Bolam, 245/250; Chris Parris, 245/250; Norm Brook, 244/250; Steve Hindmarch, 239/250; Mia Condon, 234/250 and Barbara Brook, 207/250. 50metre Crow target: John Dunkley, 250/250; Bruce Dent, 247/250; Wayne Facey, 245/250; Brian Neilsen, 243/250; Niki Bolam, 233/250; Steve Hindmarch, 232/250; Norm Brook, 230/250; David Carr, 228/250; Barbara Brook, 226/250; Chris Parris, 213/250; Anthony Bratton, 210/250 and Mia Condon, 199/250 75metre Bear target: Steve Hindmarch, 113/120; Brian Neilsen,112/120; Bruce Dent, 109/120; John Dunkley, 106/120; Wayne Facey, 103/120; Chris Parris, 97/120; Niki Bolam, 96/120; Anthony Bratton, 94/120.
100metre Fly target: Steve Hindmarch, 102/120; Niki Bolam, 95/120; Wayne Facey, 93/120; Bruce Dent, 90/120; Brian Neilsen, 89/120;John Dunkley, 86/120; David Carr, 86/120; Anthony Bratton, 86/120; Norm Brook, 80/120.
The range officers were Norm Brook, Niki Bolam, Anthony Bratton and Mia Condon. Scorers were Wayne Facey, Steve Hindmarch, Bruce Dent and Chris Parris.
The Centre-fire rifle shoot was held after the Rim-fire shoot. There were 11 members in attendance: Steve Hindmarch, Chris Parris, Brian Neilsen, David Carr, Brett Hooper, Collion Wood, Adrian Van Wyk, Robert Stock, Mathew Stock, Anthony Bratton and Norm Brook.
The range officers were Anthony Bratton and Norm Brook.
The next S.S.A.A. sporting shooters .22 calibre and other rimfire rifle shoot (.22 magnum or.17HMR), The next Sunday shoot will be Sunday October 6 at 10am.
The next Wednesday shoot will be on October 16 starting at 2pm.
The Centre-fire rifle shoots start at 2pm after the Rim-fire shoots on Sunday, names in by 1-30pm.
For information on .22 calibre rimfire shooting contact: Wayne Facey 0414524059; Norm Brook 0458664541; Ben Smith 0427524151.
The next shoot for the Forbes S.S.A.A. sporting clays will be the Graham West Memorial on Sunday October 13.
For information on clay target shooting contact: Norm Brook; Tony Bratton (02) 68523349; Ben Smith; Doug Davis (02) 68523249 or Phil Picker (02) 68516494.
Spring is here, croquet players enjoy warm morning on courts
We had 29 players for Aussie Croquet on a nice warm morning on Saturday September 28.
Three players won three games: Phillip Moran, Kevin Rubie, and Neville Spry.
THE BIG WINNERS
14-8 Harley Stewart and Neville Spry, John Allegri and Phillip Moran, John Browne and Kevin Wenning
MID WINNERS
14-10
Carolyn Neilsen and Kevin Rubie, John Farah and Fay Picker, Neville Spry and David West, Kevin Rubie and Ros Rennick, Bruce Field, Robin Pols and John Cole.
CLOSE GAMES
Cheryle Toohey and Bruce Field 14 Rex Toole and Bill Scott 13
Neville Spry and Pammie Thomson 14 John Farah and Carolyn Neilsen 13
Elvy Quirk and Bill Scott 14 John Browne and Ros Rennick 12
Geoff Coles and Phillip Moran 14 David West and Bruce Field 12
Rex Toole and John Farah 14 Kevin Wenning and Fay Picker 12
Vince Roberts and Cheryln Toohey 14 Fank Donohoe and Marie Spry 11
Caroyln Neilsen and Noel Jolliffe 14 Dorelle Scott and Peter West 11
John Browne and Marie Spry 14 John Cole and Cheryln Toohey 11
Geoff Coles and Fay Picker 14 John Allegri and Harley
Stewart 11
Kevin Rubie and Phillip Moran 14 Robin Pols and Vince Roberts 11
Frank Donohoe and Peter West 14 Elvy Quirk and Noel Jolliffe 11
Bill Scott and Rex Toole 14 Ros Rennick and David West 11.
We had 39 players for Golf Croquet on a warmer morning on October 1
We had two visitors.
Four players won three games: Noel Jolliffe, Barry White, Geoff Coles and a new player and first time winner Pammie Thomson.
THE BIG WINNER: 10 3
John Farah and Noel Jolliffe.
MID WINNERS
9-4 John Browne and Lyn
Simmonds, Barry White and Noel Jolliffe, John Allegri and Phillip Moran, Lyall Strudwick and Pammie Thomson, Margret Dent and Robin Pols
CLOSE GAMES
Vince Roberts and John Job 7 Elvy Quirk and Helen Lupis 6
Kevin Rubie and Fay Picker
7 Graham Galconer and Neville Spry 6
Frank Donohoe and Noel
Jolliffe 7 John Farah and Dick 6
Barry White and Evelyn
Mahlo 7 Olivia Hunt and Robin Pols 6
Geoff Coles and Sue Wade
7 Russell Anderson 6
Neville Spry and Irene
Ford 7 Russell Anderson and Kevin Wenning 6
John Farah and Geoff Coles
7 Colleen Liebich and Sue Jolliffe 6
Sue Wade and Bill Scott
7 lyn Simmonds and Peter West 6
John Browne and Graham Falconer 7 Robin Pols and Olivia Hunt 6
Kevin Rubie and Rex Toole
7 Fay Picker and Helen Lupis 6
Geoff Coles and Vince Roberts 7 John Browne and Bruce Field 6 Lyall Strudwick 7 WayneWright, Fay Picker 6
Bruce Field and John Allegri 8 Colleen Liebich and Margre Dent 5
Kevin Wenning and Rex Toole 8 Sue Jolliffe and Phillip Moran 5
Iren Ford and Peter West
8 Bill Scott and Lyall Strudwick 5
Elvy Quirk and John Job 8 Evelyn Mahlo and Margrett Dent 5
Elvy Quirk and Sue Jolliffe
8 Kevin Rubie and Colleen Liebich 5 Neville Spry 8 Rex Toole 5 Barry White and Marie Spry 8 Bill Scott and Kevin Wenning 5 Ray Martin and Pam Thomson 8 Peter West and Phillip Moran 5 Please note, the annual general meeting to be held on Tuesday October 8 has been postponed to a later date.
That’s it till next week, By PEGGING OUT
Cliff Nelson features among successful bowlers in both A and B Pairs and the Minor Triples.
PHOTO: Jenny Kingham
Squash comp back in full swing
By DROP SHOT!
Wednesday and Thursday August 28 and 29 was the last week of play before our Championships intervened.
The team results from that week for Wednesday were:
Court one: Wrights defeated CJones 19 to 16, court two; Benticks lost to RJones 13 to 15 and court three; Roaches lost to Coombs 15 to 18.
These results gave the following teams their combined totals and placements up to that sixth week of play: Roaches lead with 113 points, Benticks 104, R Jones 101 then Coombs on 86, C Jones 82 and Wrights with 81.
Our Spring comp resumed on September 18 the results for Wednesday evening’s teams for that week were: Benticks lost to Coombs 15 points to 20; RJones defeated CJones 19 to 16; and Roaches beat Wrights 20 to 15.
The following week’s play Wednesday September 25 produced these results: Roaches lost to RJones 14 to 21, Coombs just defeated Wrights 18 points to 17 and CJones defeated Benticks 16 to 12.
All of which has Roaches maintaining their lead with a total 147 points, RJones with 141 have taken second from Benticks now third on 131, Coombs are next with 124, CJones are fifth on 114 points and Wrights trail with 113.
Thursday night’s division results for August 29: Court one: Jones lost to Dawes 15 points to 27; Court two: Hornerys lost to Pipers 13 to 22; Court three: Millers lost to Doyles 16 to 26.
Those results produced the team positions as follows: Dawes up front with 147 points, Pipers next on 144, Millers third with 139, Doyles 130, Jones 118 and Hornerys last on 79 points.
September 19 results: Hornerys lost to Doyles 16 points to 26; Pipers beat Dawes 29 to 13; Millers lost to Jones 23 to 26. September 26: Millers defeated Pipers 22 points to 20; Doyles beat Jones 32 to 17; Dawes defeated Hornerys 27 to 21.
Thursday team placements are now: Dawes retain top spot with 254 points, Pipers are second on 244, Doyles have 242, Millers 213, Jones fifth with 205 and Hornerys on 174.
Two more weeks of play will decide four semifinalists for the week beginning Wednesday October 16. Good luck to all! This week: Team 3 plays 5, 1 plays 4 and 2 plays 6.
Eyes on the 8-ball
From the pool table at the Bowlie, all the way to the world championships.
That’s the journey Kailab Tyne is about to make as he prepares to represent Australia at the Blackball Championships in England.
Kailab and his brother Trent both have their eye on the ball when it comes to this sport - similar to the pool we’re all familiar with but played on a slightly different table with tighter pockets and distinct rules.
“The rule set’s completely different, it’s a more tactical game,” Kailab explained.
The Parkes pool competition is where it all started for Kailab about five years ago, and his
brother Trent joined up about three years ago.
Now it’s giving both brothers the chance to represent their State and Kailab his country.
An invitation to this year’s national championships changed everything for Kailab: he represented NSW and finished in the top 50.
He was happy enough with that result alone ... then he received a letter inviting him to represent Australia in England.
“I could not believe it,” he said.
“It’s an incredible feeling and a lot of excitement, pride and nerves to go along with it.
“Getting selected to play for your country is a huge honor,
representing both a personal achievement and a reflection of all the hard work and dedication I have put into cue sports.”
Pushing him in training has been his brother Trent, who’s off to a State Cup contest this weekend as he also prepares to represent NSW in the 2025 nationals in Rockhampton.
Both are excited for the opportunities ahead.
Playing against the best in the country, in the charged competitive atmosphere, is incredible.
“You reach a whole new skill level,” Trent said.
“It’s so much more than just putting a ball in the pocket.”
There are 11 days of competi-
tion and it’s a multi-game format with players seeking seven wins.
“Some games you just don’t even get a shot at the table,” Kailab explained.
“Against some of the better players, they can pot a ball on break and you just stay sitting in your chair for the game you don’t get a shot.
“That’s the way it works, so you’ve got to do it back to them.”
In the team format you play against each member of the other team with the for-and-against considered at the end of the day.
It’s a very different atmosphere, he added, with the cameras on you and your teammates cheering.
Past, present croquet club presidents honoured
By ELVY QUIRK
On Tuesday, September 24 Forbes Croquet Club celebrated their 12th anniversary at the present site as well as unveiling the Honour Board.
President Elvy welcomed Sue-Maree Radawyetz and her husband Peter, members, past members, councillors and sponsor Kevin Gunn and acknowledged an apology from Mayor Phyllis Miller and Colleen Gunn our joint sponsor.
The late Keith Croker’s daughter Sue-Maree Radawyetz together with past President John Cole was given the honour of unveiling the Honour Board. Robin Pols our longest serving member together with Bruce Field our most mature member was given the honour of cutting the anniversary cake.
The Honour Board makes mention of when the first game of croquet was played at the present site and also makes note of the Presidents who have served since establishing the Croquet lawns at Halpins Flat.
The late Keith and Dorothea Croker saw the need for establishing a new croquet play area
and it was then that in 2011 they started looking for a suitable site.
Forbes Shire Council was approached and the late Ron Penny who was a Councillor at the time investigated various options and settled on Halpins Flat as a potential site.
With that in mind Keith Croker (who was President at the time) made representations to the Council and was given permission to plan the site.
The site was acquired and the first game of Croquet was played there on May 29, 2012. What an exciting achievement!
There were approximately 20 odd members and with green fees being charged by Council it was used twice weekly.
After the passing of Keith Croker in 2012, John Cole was elected President and continued in that role until Elvy Quirk was elected in September 2017. Elvy has held that position since.
Elvy and her Committee started looking for ways to provide better facilities for the Club.
Firstly they approached Forbes Council to get ramp access to the Club house and a refurbishment of the existing toilet area.
The Croquet Club themselves funded a beautiful shade area, complete with tables and blinds, and have completed construction of a storage shed on ground level which saves a tremendous amount of heavy lifting.
Membership was growing rapidly so Forbes Council was approached and in time levelling was done and two extra courts marked out making eight courts.
During 2023 Kevin and Colleen Gunn from the Vandenberg Hotel approached the Croquet Club to offer their sponsorship.
Very much appreciated.
Our membership at present stands at around 70 , Croquet is played twice weekly with approximately 70 players.
Croquet is a gentle form of exercise, good for hand and eye co-ordination and a great social activity and Forbes Croquet welcomes new players, age is no barrier.
Forbes Croquet Club appreciate Forbes Shire Council mowing and marking the croquet lawns when needed.
President Elvy, spoke on Tuesday of how proud she is of their achievements and the Club is set up for a bright future.
ABOVE: Past President John Cole with Sue-Maree Radawyetz, the late Keith Croker’s daughter, was given the honour of unveiling the Honour Board.
RIGHT: Robin Pols and Bruce Field cut the anniversary cake as the club celebrates the milestone and the unveiling of its honour board.
Kailab and Trent Tyne are taking their game to the next level, with world and national championships in their sights. PHOTO: Renee Powell
Platypi celebrate 2024 achievements
Award winners from the Forbes Rugby Union Club presentation night
WAS this year a successful one for Forbes Rugby Union Club?
President Sam Parish’s answer is a resounding yes.
The Platypi didn’t hold aloft the Blowes Clothing Cup, but the juniors claimed a premiership through our winning Under 14s, senior sides were in it to the end, and the club achieved so much more as individuals and as a community.
Forbes produced 20 central west rugby union representatives for the season, seven going on to NSW Country seletion and two NSW Combined Catholic Colleges.
Not only that, the club raised well in excess of $80,000 for a range of causes.
“It was an absolutely phenomenal year,” Parish said after the club’s presentation night.
“Success as we know is not solely measured in silverware but it’s about the journey, the growth and the im-
pact that we’ve made both on and off the field.”
Player registrations were up across junior and senior clubs and for Parish, one of the highlights was having eight teams take the field on two big days.
Once at home and once away, the Platypi fielded Under 12s, 14s, 16s, Colts, Third and Second XVs, Women’s and First XVs teams.
The final standings across the club were certainly worth celebrating: Under 12s runners up; Under 14s premiers; Under 16s fourth; Colts fifth; Women’s fourth; Second XV fifth; First XV third.
“For a little town like us, that punches well and truly above our weight,” Parish said.
Personal milestones the club recognised included Andrew Hubbard’s 450 games; Mahe Fangupo’s 100 and Gus King’s 250.
There were more players who cel-
ebrated a 50-game milestone with their club.
Parish extended his thanks to the entire rugby community for their involvement and support.
“I appreciate all the parents, volunteers, partners, families, that make everything possible for people to play sport because it’s a big commitment,” he added.
CLUB AWARDS
Tracey Prior Clubperson of the Year: Tom Maguire
Footballer of the Year: Matt Coles
Heamani Lavaka- Player of the Future: Harry Whitty and Zac Fraser
Jack Francis Supporter of the Year: Jock Moss
Heather Jasprizza Supporter of the Year: Jude Prior
Paul Cronin Cup Spirit of the Platypi: Frazer Duff
Old Boys Award: Lochie Hazleton
Dunbar’s winning run at Grenfell continues
By COLIN HODGES
Dubbo jockey Ken Dunbar has enjoyed considerable success at Grenfell meetings over recent years and on Saturday it was a winning double including Shafty in the 2000 metres Cultiv8 Financials Grenfell Cup. Making a brave attempt to lead all the way, Jin Chi Phantom (Will Stanley, $7) was overhauled close to the finish and beaten a half neck by the David Blundell, Gundagai trained Shafty ($3.20 equal favourite) with Kiss The Bride (Corey Parish, $3.40) a half neck away third.
Orange based trainer Melissa Harrison supplied the other Ken Dunbar winner, On The Decs in the 1400 metres Mawhood’s IGA/Hilltops Equine Centre Maiden Plate. Racing in fourth position, On The Decs ($4.20) then sprinted to an almost three lengths win over stablemate Diamond Sun (Will Stanley, $4.20) and Side Cash (Michael Heagney, $3.60).
“It helps when you can get a Group 1 jockey to ride your horse at a non-TAB country meeting,” said Lachlan Dale, after Deploy And Destroy won the 1400 metres Coopers Civil & Crushing/Crutcher Developments -Loaded Dog BM 58 Handicap at Grenfell. Lachlan Dale the foreman for his father, the Wangaratta, Victoria trainer Andrew Dale, was referring to jockey Cory Parish who is based at Seymour in Victoria.
Grenfell Jockey Club has an unrivalled reputation for the excellent way they treat trainers, owners and jockeys, evidenced by the big teams of horses brought the long distance from Victoria.
Andrew Dale had seven starters while Don Dwyer from Seymour had four.
The huge smile said it all when Hannah Johnston returned after her career first winner, Play The Record in the 1000 metres Lachlan Fertilizers/KMWL/Forbes Livestock Maiden Handicap for Dubbo trainer Michael Mulholland to who she is apprenticed.
1st XV
Best Forward: Frazer Duff
Best Back: Luke Bevan
Coaches Award: Matt Kennedy
Player of the Finals: Nick Guise
John “Pop” Prior Trophy Best and Fairest: Brett Stace
Women’s
Best Forward: Georgia Cole
Best Back: Erica Stevenson
Coaches Award: Siobhan O’Malley
Player of the Finals: April Fox
Alana Thomas Award Best and Fairest: Zoe McCrae
2nd XV
Best Forward: Martin Herbert
Best Back: Daniel Walker
Coaches Award: Hamish Napier
Best and Fairest: Sam Pateman
Colts
Best Forward: Harry Whitty
Best Back: Toby Jarick
Coaches Award: Mitch Dunstan
Grahame “Dorsey” Uphill Trophy
Best and Fairest: Zac Fraser
In the leading trio turning for home , Play The Record ($7) broke clear to win by over a length from Zillions (Angela Cooper, $11) and Roigard (Will Stanley, $3.60).
Parkes trainer Sharon Jeffries is a strong supporter of apprentice Will Stanley and they won the 1000 metres Bromar Engineering Benchmark 58 Handicap with Obsessive Nature.
Leading for home Obsessive Nature ($2.80) kicked away for a convincing win from Crimosa (Cory Parish, $2.30 fav.) and My Oddette (Jessica Brookes, $6).
COMING UP: Dubbo (TAB) racing on Friday, Mudgee on Saturday and Mungery Picnics on Sunday.
Forbes Spring Races are on October 12 - put the date in your diary for a great day with Forbes Jockey Club.
Dorsey Uphill presents Andrew Hubbard with a very special memento for playing an incredible 450 games for the club.
Zac Fraser and Harry Whitty, joint winners of the Heamani Lavaka Player of the Future, with Heamani’s children Toutai, Emeline and Leilani. PHOTOS: Supplied
Frazer Duff was awarded the 2024 Paul Cronin Spirit of the Platypi award.
First grade coach Mahe Fangupo congratulates Footballer of the Year Matt Coles. PHOTOS: Supplied
Tracey Prior Club Person of the Year Tom Maguire congratulated by Ian Prior and Lisa Fraser.
Turnbull eyes trifecta
Eugowra Harness Racing hosts annual Canola Cup family fun day October long weekend Monday
By CRAIG DUMESNY
Bathurst’s Amanda Turnbull is looking down the barrel of capturing her third Kriden Farms Canola Cup following her dominance on day one of the Eugowra Harness Racing Club’s Spring Carnival last Sunday afternoon. Turnbull landed two of the three qualifying heat winners on the nine-race program and completed the afternoon with a winning treble.
Pre-series favourite Chart Topper appeared to have something up his sleeve when he cruised to a three-
metre win in heat two after doing all the bullocking work outside the leader.
Trained in Victoria by Nathan Jack, the three-year-old rated 1.59.3 and defeated My Ultimate Flynn while Tinny Mahoney ran an eye-catching third, coming from the tail of the field to qualify for next week’s $30,000 Canola Cup.
The combination of Jack and Turnbull repeated the dose in heat three when Rocknroll Raider won in similar fashion to his stablemate, facing the breeze before holding a clear margin over a wall of horses that included placegetters Roll To
The Top and Artemis Mission while fourth placed Jorge Street is likely to make the final given that the race was run in the fastest time and he was not beaten all that far.
Artful Prince led throughout and proved far superior in the opening heat for trainer Wade Judd and visiting Goulburn driver Harrison Ross.
Know The Score and Dorristopaythebill qualified for next week’s final by finishing in the placings.
The 2022 Canola Cup winner Racing Time was able to stick his neck out to get home first by a narrow margin, providing Amanda with her
third winner while rejuvenated nine-year-old gelding Camstar Road scored his seventeenth career win in the feature race on Sunday afternoon, the Forbes Livestock –Mick Rawsthorne Memorial.
Driven by former Parkes reinsman Blake Medlyn, the Monica Betts trained pacer is racing in the best form of his career, winning three of his past four starts.
Nathan Turnbull enjoyed a successful afternoon by training a winning double, his first being Megs Monaro with son Jett aboard and the second with Trioli for Jye Coney.
Oberon three-year-old
Phantom Star won the opening race on Sunday’s program while the David Micallef trained Ulaanbaatar provided Harrison Ross with a winning double in the gig later in the afternoon.
Family fun day: Entry to Eugowra Showground Paceway is free on Monday, so are the dodgem cars, face painting and jumping castle to keep the kids entertained and it couldn’t come at a better time than the middle of the school holidays.
There’ll be market stalls to browse, and live music from the amazing Cath Adams and Shane Kirk. Gates open midday and the
fun continues through the afternoon, with food vendors and a bar on site on the day. Fashions on the Field are always spectacular and locals are encouraged to be part of it, with great prizes for local best dressed (within 40km of Eugowra).
Categories start from the tiny tots for girls and boys, the juniors, our Canola Cup Princess and of course our Canola Cup King and Queen with great prizes across the board.
Get in by Friday to book your seat in the trackside VIP lawn marquee, with links through the website eugowraharnessracing.com
Amanda Turnbull and Chart Topper at the Eugowra Showground paceway.
PHOTO: Coffee Photography