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Inland Rail’s 100 hour construction blitz

There has been around-theclock work on rail sites around Forbes since Saturday as Inland Rail teams made the most of a track shutdown.

Major construction works on Inland Rail’s Stockinbingal to Parkes section are progressing on schedule, with principal contractor Martinus Rail making progress across multiple sites during a 100-hour shutdown through to Wednesday morning.

and environmental controls have been established to protect the waterway and riverbanks.

Workers across sites in and around Forbes have been working round the clock to progress major construction and return the line to operation.

James Kennedy, Delivery Director, Albury to Parkes (A2P), Inland Rail, said there was a lot of preparation behind the scenes to ensure as much as possible could be achieved during the shut down.

At Daroobalgie, north of Forbes, new turnouts are being installed at the new crossing loop location, preparations for which included earthworks, drainage and ballast installation, while at Wyndham Avenue, Forbes, the existing track under the road bridge is being lowered by 1.5 metres, with 320 metres of track being rebuilt using more than 500 sleepers and 1000 tonnes of stone ballast.

The track at Forbes Station is being slewed laterally by more than half a metre, while the station awning is being trimmed by 300mm to enable the safe passing of doublestacked freight trains.

Scaffolding has been installed on the Lachlan River Bridge, Lower Bathurst Street, ahead of bridge modifications that will take place after the possession.

A 30-metre exclusion zone is being enforced at the bridge due to the nature of the work,

“Teams from Inland Rail and Martinus have been collaborating to achieve all of these goals as we progress toward delivering Inland Rail South of Parkes by the end of 2027,” he said.

“I would like to thank community members for their patience and understanding while we have been carrying out construction on this major nation-building project.”

Treaven Martinus, Martinus Rail CEO and founder, said they deeply appreciated the community’s understanding during this critical phase.

“From the installation of sleepers, rail and ballast, to the precise tamping and regulating operations, our teams are managing the complexities of brownfield railway works with meticulous planning and safety at the forefront,” he said.

Track and turnouts laying machinery – known as PEMs – work in unison to install rails at Daroobalgie and INSET Heavy machinery in the rail corridor carry out excavation work to lower the track under the Wyndham Avenue bridge during this week’s rail possession.

PHOTO: supplied

What’s on in and around Forbes

EUGOWRA SHOW

September 20 and 21

Eugowra Show is back better than ever in 2024. Join us for a fun filled Saturday for the whole family at Eugowra Showground from morning through to the fireworks at night!

GOURMET WINE DINNER

Saturday, September 21

The annual Gourmet Wine Dinner will be held from 7pm at the Forbes Town Hall. The dinner will be catered by Eat Your Greens and features trophy wining wines. Tickets are $130 per person via 123tix.

CHARITY TENNIS DAY

Sunday, September 22

The Forbes and District Tennis Club are holding a family community tennis day and charity auction to raise funds for Little Wings and Leo Doyle. Events on the day include pairs competition, social tennis, charity auction and games for the kids. For further information contact Peter Clifton on 0403335205 or email forbestennisclub@ gmail.com

COMMUNITY WELLBEING BBQ

Tuesday, September 24

Come down to Lions Park between 11am and 1pm and chat to the Marathon Health team about accessing resources, tools and mental wellbeing support services in our area.

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!

NEDD BROCKMANN GALA

Friday, October 4

Join us for an extraordinary evening at the Nedd Brockmann Gala Ball, celebrating Nedd’s past achievements & supporting his next steps: Nedd’s challenge of 1000 miles in 10 days. All proceeds from the event will be donated to “We Are Mobilise”. Tickets are $150 via 123 tix.

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

Wednesday, 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.

FORBES SMALL BUSINESS NETWORK NIGHT

Tuesday, October 1

The Forbes Business Chamber will be holding a network night for small

businesses at Club Forbes from 6pm to 8pm. The evening will feature guest speakers and provide a networking opportunity. This event is open to Members and Non Members of The Forbes Business Chamber. This is a free ticketed event. Register at 123tix.

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!

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, make sure to RSVP via eventbrite.com.au.

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.

Exploring our Pioneer cemetery

Visiting old cemeteries, you can’t help thinking of all the stories buried there. They can reveal information about historic events, religions, lifestyles, and genealogy.

The Forbes Pioneer Cemetery is no different - but it was abandoned long ago, and has no visible headstones to inform the stories.

The Forbes Pioneer Cemetery reflects the arrival of newcomers to the Lachlan Goldfields during the 1861-1863 gold rush.

Now Forbes is about to embark on a modern day project to help us understand the secrets of this forgotten cemetery as forensic archaeologists and heritage conser-

vators Dr Louise Steding and Gerald Steding have been engaged to scan the site with Ground Penetrating Radar [GPR].

“Information from this project will contribute to our understanding of the goldfield pioneers and conserve the heritage value of this historic site,” Bruce Adams, President of the Forbes and District Historical Society, said.

It’s believed more than 160 people were buried at the site - as listed on a sign at its perimeter.

Notable individuals interred here include John Bagwill, a former Sergeant-Major of the NSW Gold Police, and Auguste Grasset, renowned for owning the last gold

mine of the rush.

Project leader Mrs. Monica Wren, from the Forbes Family History Group, said her fascination with the Forbes Pioneer Cemetery started in 2021, inspired by a similar project near Hartley’s ‘Collits Inn’ cemetery.

This was originally a private burial ground for the Collits family; but also included the remains of early settlers from the Fields and Morris families, who moved to the Forbes district from Hartley in the 1830s.

The project is funded by Forbes Shire Council and Mrs Wren expressed her gratitude for their dedication to preserving and understanding the town’s heritage.

Forbes to vote in Parkes at next Federal election

Forbes will vote with Parkes at the next Federal election.

Concerns the electorate would be too vast for effective representation have been raised by councils during consultation on the redistribution of federal seats within NSW earlier this year.

But the Australian Electoral Commission has issued its determination that new regions for Parkes as well as Riverina - where we’ve voted since 2016 - would proceed as proposed.

Forbes, Parkes and Bland shire councils all submitted objections to the change, the councils concerned the area is simply too vast.

“A member cannot effectively represent the Parkes shire, when simultaneously expected to represent such localities as Tibooburra, for example, which is over 850km away,” a letter signed by general manager Kent Boyd said.

“The Parkes shire’s area of commerce is to the east and south. Given our proposed proximity in the very south of the Parkes electorate we will not be with like communities, exacerbating the difficulties to represent our shire effectively.”

Forbes Shire Council’s objection added that the change would disrupt established connections, diluting effec-

tive local representation.

“The proposed inclusion in the Parkes electorate, a vast area with larger population centres, raises concerns about Forbes shire’s ability to maintain effective representation and address its specific needs,” a letter signed by acting general manager Stefan Murru said.

“As a smaller population centre, Forbes shire may struggle to compete for attention and resources compared to larger towns.”

Member for Riverina Michael McCormack said he would continue to represent and support our communities until the next Federal election,efore May 2025.

“I have established wonderful working relationships with each Shire’s community

leaders and stakeholders, including the councils and I sincerely thank them for their professionalism and support, particularly each area’s past and present mayors.”

The current Member for Parkes, The Nationals’ Mark Coulton, is set to retire at the next election.

In August, he announced that Gunnedah Mayor Jamie Chaffey had been preselected as The Nationals candidate to contest the seat.

Mr Chaffey said he looked forward to getting to know communities throughout the Parkes electorate.

The AEC advises the redistribution will be finalised with the publication of a notice in the Gazette on Thursday 10 October 2024.

“I’m thrilled at the possibility of GPR uncovering more about Forbes’ history and heritage,” Mrs Wren said.

“The report from this project will be presented to the public, and accessible through the Forbes Family History Group.”

The public is invited to witness and participate in the cemetery survey - on Sandhills Road - on Saturday, September 21 or Sunday.

You will have the opportunity to observe the process, ask questions, and learn how the survey equipment works.

For those interested in discussing the project, Mrs Wren can be contacted at 0414943248.

It’s Show time, Eugowra

It’s your turn, Eugowra, it’s Show time!

Preparations for the 109th Eugowra Show are coming together and this Saturday looks set to be a great one for the community.

From the yard dog trials and horse ring events that get under way early to the demolition derby and fireworks at night, it’s all happening at Eugowra Showgrounds on September 21.

“We’re looking forward to a great show,” President Sean Haynes said.

GIVIT is again supporting free entry to the Eugowra Show for Eugowra locals, who are asked to book online through 123tix.com.au

“That’s very much appreciated and in recognition that we are still on a road to recovery and those little things help and support our community,” Mr Haynes said.

The Show Society is promising a day filled with activities.

Yard dog trials traditionally make an early start, there will be horse ring events and showjumping.

From 11am there’ll be a woodchop competition, and the amazing Kat and Benny will be entertaining Show-goers.

Old Kentucky Farm is returning with the animal nursery for the kids.

Polish up your ute for the show ‘n’ shine with prizes for categories ranging from tradies ute to street ute and vintage truck - then later in the day there’ll be barrel racing for utes and bikes.

The dog high jump is a regular crowd pleaser at this show every year and the entertainment will shift into the evening with the demolition derby and fireworks.

Don’t be in a hurry to leave even then!

“We look forward to who takes out the Blatch’s arm wrestling competitions, always good for a bit of fun

to finish the night off,” Mr Haynes said.

GET YOUR ENTRIES IN

The pavilion packed with displays and entries is one of the key features of the Show and you can get your copy of the schedule from Eugowra businesses or on the Eugowra Show Facebook page. Please check the schedule for entry details as many need to be delivered Thursday or early Friday morning for judging. The day’s program of events (at time of preparing for press) page 9.

Ryda and Ashton Sayers and Ella Wright having a blast on the Aladdin ride at the 2023 Eugowra Show. File photo

Forbes’ Pioneer Cemetery.

The white area is the seat of Parkes as proposed. Picture AEC

Trundle’s top Bush Tucker Day

By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK

Trundle Bush Tucker Day 2024 was another successful day with people travelling from around the region to participate and taste bush cooking and enjoy a fantastic line up of entertainment featuring The Bushwackers and The Wolfe Brothers.

Ranger Nick and Emiliqua East were again crowd favourites.

Ranger Nick cooked and served smoked chicken breast seasoned with bush tomato, salt bush, green tree ants, davidson plum and kunzea.

He also cooked up some bush tucker scones flavoured with finger lime, macadamias, riberry jam and strawberry gum which were all eaten very quickly.

Emiliqua East put her whip cracking skills on display and impressed everyone who watched and even those who could hear the cracks a mile away.

Emiliqua held whip cracking demonstrations for kids five and up and more than 30 kids quickly

picked up Emiliqua’s whip cracking skills.

The national cooking competition saw an impressive 53 talented cook entered.

The creativity of all the cooking was highly impressive and the high quality of cooking made it hard for the judges.

The overall winner was Macy Leighton with her Berrillicious Bush Crumble.

Her dish featured Lilly Pilly, blackberries, strawberries and blueberries, macadamia nuts and homemade custard.

Macy created history with her dish being the first junior dish to take out the overall title.

Finlay Houlihan won the junior competition, Ryan and Cindy Waldron won the entree category, Dave Morrison won the mains competition, Leonie and Jess Parker won the dessert competition, Sue Morrison won the creativity award and Matt Rogers won the best presented award.

The billy boiling competition and bus hman’s relay

both also drew a crowd.

Leigha Ingold won the billy boiling competition followed by Chad Hall in second place and Jesse Ridges in third.

At the Bushman’s relay you could hear a whole lot of laughter between teams and the crowd as participants jumped into wheelie bins and wheelbarrows in the adults relay and jumped in sacks and pushed wheel barrows in the junior relays.

Trundle Bush Tucker Day president, Tamilla Bolam, expressed her appreciation to her fellow Trundle Bush Tucker Day committee members and all who attended the event.

“As I stand here I am humbled to see not only a large number of familiar faces, but many new faces as well and that is what today is all about, bringing people together and being able to cater an event for everyone,” Tamilla said.

“It was 1987 when two mates decided to battle it out to see who could cook up the best bush

tucker in a campie, and here we are 37 years later, with approximately 3000 people in attendance, with many battling it out for the tile of National Bush Cook Champion.”

Tamilla thanked all of the generous sponsors that made the event possible.

“We are a not-for-profit committee solely ran by 15 volunteer community members. The success of this event is due to the commitment and passion these volunteers have for our community,” Tamilla added.

The night ended with some amazing music by The Bushwackers followed by The Wolfe Brothers who got everyone up and dancing in the Trundle dust.

If you enjoyed Trundle Bush Tucker Day make sure to head to Trundle Bush Tucker Day’s facebook page and complete their short survey to help the committee plan an even bigger and better Trundle Bush Tucker Day for 2025.

Elsie, Lillah and Isla enjoyed Trundle Bush Tucker Day.

Everyone enjoyed watching the Snowy Bushman’s relay heats.

Lisa, Olive, Charlie, Cherryl and Liam.

Camilla and Brett Whittington from Orange.

Entree winners Ryan and Cindy Waldron with Arlo, Stuart and Suzie.

Craig Morgan was perfecting his camp oven cooking.

Charli, Katrina and Casey enjoying their day at Trundle.

Allison and Kim Mongan from Molong.

Priya Kinsela, Lacie Turner and Emmi Smith coordinated their shirts for Bush Tucker Day.

Leaders emerge as count continues

WHILE Forbes and Cabonne shire councils won’t be declared until the start of October, initial counts published to the NSW Electoral Commission’s virtual tally room show Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller and Cabonne Mayor Kevin Beatty have led first preference voting.

Initial counting of Saturday’s votes has been completed but there’s still almost two weeks until the results will be made official.

Postal voting remains open until 6pm on Friday, September 27, with the crucial distribution of preferences to take place from Monday, September 30.

Results will be declared between October 1 and 3, the NSW Electoral Commission has advised.

Between now and then, check counting and entry of ballot paper preferences into the NSW Electoral Commission computer count system is taking place. Forbes had 10 candidates for its nine seats, with eight of our current councillors and two new putting their hands up.

By Tuesday, the initial count for votes cast in pre-polling and on Saturday was complete, with the summary:

 Phyllis Miller 1745 first preference, 33.83 pc formal votes

 Steven Karaitiana 630 first preference, 12.21pc of formal votes

 Aidan Clarke 615 first preference, 11.92pc of formal votes

 Jenny Webb 484 first preference, 9.38pc of formal votes

 Chris Roylance 364 first preference, 7.06pc of formal votes

 Marg Duggan 352 first preference, 6.82pc of formal votes

 Brian Mattiske 279 first preference, 5.41pc of formal votes

 Sarahlee Sweeney 276 first preference, 5.35pc of formal votes

 Michele Herbert 223 first preference, 4.32pc of formal votes

 James Whalan 190 first preference, 3.68pc of formal votes

The progressive quota - or the number of first preference votes a candidate needs to be elected - was given as 516.

Cabonne had 10 candidates for nine seats, with the initial count:

 Kevin Beatty 1618 first preference, 25.7 pc of formal votes

 Jamie Jones 684, 10.86 pc of

formal votes

 Marlene Nash 634, 10.07 pc of formal votes

 Aaron Pearson 587, 9.32 pc of formal votes

 Peter Batten 544, 8.64 pc of formal votes

 Andrew Pull 525, 8.34pc of formal votes

 Andrew Rawson 517, 8.21pc of formal votes

 Kathryn O’Ryan 499, 7.93pc of formal votes

 Jennifer Weaver 392, 6.23pc of formal votes

 Guin Dickie 296, 4.7pc of formal votes

The progressive quota - or the number of first preference votes a candidate needs to be elected - was given as 630.

SYLO to cease trade on October 13

FORBES’ SYLO is to close next month, with CatholicCare Wilcannia Forbes announcing the difficult decision to cease trade.

“Our vision for the venue as a vibrant hospitality space in the centre of Forbes remains,” CEO Anne-Marie Mioche said in a statement published to CatholicCare’s Facebook page last week.

“Unexpected and impending staff shortages and a regional labour market that brings recruitment challenges have prompted our change in direction.

“Sylo is a wonderful and unique space in Forbes. We will be actively looking for partners who might want to run it as a café, bar, restaurant venue or functions centre and we see its potential as a nighttime venue.”

SYLO is in the historic Lachlan Archade, the iconic three-storey building opened by Jewish merchant Daniel Berger in 1892.

Since those days, it has been a garage, paintshop, second-hand shop, cafe and restaurant.

CatholicCare reopened SYLO as a social enterprise cafe mid-2022 and Ms Mioche thanked the community for the way they embraced this popular venue.

CatholicCare’s social enterprise

ventures have a focus of employing local people who have not had access to work or training opportunities previously.

“The way Sylo was embraced was heartwarming,” Ms Mioche said in the statement.

“We could never have anticipated that within months our treasured Sylo would be inundated with floodwaters twice in a matter of weeks.

“We struggled through a year of closure while major repairs to the building were completed, keeping our core team employed so we would be ready to return to serving the community.

“It has been amazing to have our patrons come through the doors since we reopened in November last year, creating a beautiful community hub.”

Sylo team members would be offered opportunities for other positions within CatholicCare WilcanniaForbes, a pathway from hospitality, the statement said.

“In the past year we have been renovating the upstairs levels of the Sylo building, fitting out some of the space as offices and ensuring the 19th century property’s longevity,” Ms Mioche said.

“We are committed to working towards a bright future for Sylo.”

The check count has now commenced, with every ballot paper to be examined and entered into the NSW Electoral Commission’s computer count system by two operators.

Once a candidate has reached the quota they are considered elected, and their votes are transferred to continuing candidates based on the next candidates numbered.

Once that’s complete, the candidates with the lowest number of votes are excluded from the count and the preferences from their votes are distributed.

This distribution of preferences can only take place after the postal votes have closed and been counted, and a time will be scheduled for this process for each council.

Get tickets for Gala Ball

The count down to Nedd Brockmann’s next incredible effort for charity is on and so is the chance to get your tickets to the Forbes gala ball.

The event is being held in honour of the boy from Bedgerabong, who’s already raised $2.5 million for homelessness charity - by running across Australia - and has now set his next big challenge.

On October 3, Nedd will launch his next effort - to cover 1000 miles in 10 days.

To do this, Brockmann’s planning to run 403 laps of the 400m Sydney Olympic Park track a day.

While Nedd pounds the pavement, Forbes can support him at a gala event at Forbes Town Hall with the opportunity to hear from the founder and CEO of Mobilise, Noah Yang.

All profits will be donated to the cause, with tickets now on sale online through 123tix.com.au

Be greeted with cocktails in the courtyard, then move into the ballroom for the auction, canapés, and music by the Baker Boys Band.

“We hope that everyone gets around it and supports it - it is a once-off kind of event and a lot of work has gone in to make it a really special event where we can hopefully raise some money for a worthy cause,” Sam Mackay from the organising committee said.

or contact the Events Team.

SYLO is to close again on October 13.

Red Bend debutantes of 2024

FRONT ROW: Bridie Nadin, Imogen Ousby, Connie Hinton-Besant, Layne Brownlow, Laura Hand, Hollie Hayward, Sarah Shady, Lillian Kealley-Smith and Ellie Parker.

SECOND ROW: Max Reid, Mykel Coe, Mitchell Dunstan, Lachlan Reynolds, Ryan Snyman, Cooper Toohey, Harry Forde, John Kelly and Jed Neilsen.

THIRD ROW: Leah Van der Merwe, Emily Ragg, Camille Murru, Katie Duong, Evelyn Coble, Tahliyah Sullivan-Nean, Kayori Trainor, Annabelle Coady, and Charlotte White. BACK ROW: Hunter Kriedemann, Noah Webb, Zack Brenner, Charles Best, Kade Mikita, Jamie Chanthapanya, Levi Carver, Thomas Barker and Jason McCann.

FRONT ROW: Rosie Green, Ruby Arnott, Jade McKeown, Sophie Hopkins, Macey Greenhalgh, Summer Hurford, Grace Godden, Callie Godden, Jasmyn Azzopardi and Ru Little.

SECOND ROW: Charlie Spry, Patrick Ryan, Koby Read, Nicholas Lindsay, Phoenix Hurford, Joe Nicholson, Ned Phillips, Jagger Gillingham, Lachlan Kupkee and Lachie Rice.

THIRD ROW: Lola Morrison, Pip Davies, Bronnie Searl, Eliza Roylance, Xanthe Paterson-Oxley, Annie Nealon, Phoebe Morrison, Claire Moore, Zoe McRae and Maya Connolly. BACK ROW: Tayte McNamara, Max Hartwig, Izaak Stockings, Riley Goodsell, Braith Drady, Luke Andrews, Bodhi Godden, Lachlan Haynes, Samuel Rayner and Coby Hall.

RED Bend Catholic College has hosted its annual debutante ball. The special celebrations were hosted at Parkes Leagues Club over two nights, with the debutantes surrounded by family and special guests. Dances for the special occasion were choreographed by Emily Allegri.

Family fun, special acts at 2024 Show

The weather couldn’t have been better for the 2024 Forbes Show and it was a good thing, because there was some wonderful family fun included with your entry including WOW Reptile Encounters, some very special baby dinosaurs and Randy Ryder’s junkyard bike stunt show.

The crowds were impressed as Ryder maneouvred his bike up vertical climbs and over his set.

Thanks to WOW Reptile Encounters, Show-goers saw a variety of native snakes and lizards, and learned a lot about them.

From there, everyone headed over to the My Pet Dinosaur tent to meet the baby dinosaurs and try their hand at panning for treasure too.

The animal nursery this year was had plenty to see including baby goats, a little lamb and its mum, ducks, quails, guinea fowl, birds and even a turkey.

The fireworks, on Saturday night for the first time, capped a fantastic day.

Thank you to our Show volunteers

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

The Forbes show is over for another year and I would like to express my gratitude to President Philip (Pip) Perry , the office staff, volunteers, entrants, sponsors and stewards etc of each section who have made a tremendous effort to bring the show together.

I have enjoyed many years of serving on the Committee, helping in the office and of late a steward in the flower section as well as entering items in various sections of the show. To me it has been rewarding when people express their heart felt thanks at the end of the day.

My thoughts are that if every person able, contributed just one entry what an amazing display we would have.

One person (and there are others) who to me stands out in the crowd is Sue-anne Nixon and I can only say that Forbes North School should be so proud to have her as part of their staff as she gets behind so many activities within the town.

Sue-anne helps the students with their show entries, throwing ideas their way, transports all the entries to and from the show mostly single handed.

All in all a lot of work but Sue-anne takes it all in her stride, always has a smile on her face and her personal approach is second to none.

Always full of praise for her students who contribute. I am sure students and parents alike must appreciate the efforts of this amazing lady.

“What a wonder woman” well done Sue-anne.

As the show is over for another year I am hoping that many people in our town realise the importance that the show will be lost if some others don’t step up to the plate.

So please think about what you can do next year to keep the show afloat, attend a meeting to find out where you can help as once it is lost it is often hard to get it up and running again. Over a period of time Forbes has lost quite a number of activities so please don’t let the show slip through your fingers.

- Elvy Quirk, Forbes

Kobe Bolam with Rexie the dinosaur.

Mariah Hooper loved meeting the baby dinosaur.

Darcy, Maggie and Millie Walker giving us their best “roar” as they meet this baby dinosaur.

ABOVE: Can your bike climb walls? Randy Ryder’s can!

Darby McKeown and Myles Wren loved the baby goats at the animal nursery.

RIGHT: Amelia Dobell made great friends with this baby goat in the animal nursery.

A warm welcome to Bushtrackers

By BRENDAN McCOOL

MORE than 130 people in 65 Bushtracker caravans have arrived in Forbes as part of their annual muster which sees them visit different towns across the country each year.

The members of the Bushtracker Owners Group arrived in Forbes on Thursday, September 12 and will be exploring Forbes and surrounding towns until Sunday, September 22.

They’ve got a packed schedule, from watching Kevin Howell’s yard dogs at work at Eugowra to visiting local attractions.

Bushtracker Owners Group president Bill Pahl says the group is a social group of caravaners who meet annually in different towns around Australia annually, usually deciding to go to a town that may have recently seen a hard time to help inject outside money into the region.

Mr Pahl said they do this by buying locally wherever they can and they auction off items of donations from their sponsors with the funds raised going to local organisations and charities.

This year, the group have bought a couple of BBQs from Bunnings, Mr Pahl said, and will be donating them for to the Show Society for their use.

Each year, the group buys a defibrillator unit which they also donate to a local group, Mr Pahl said, as long as it is installed in a publicly accessible location.

More than 130 people in 65 Bushtracker caravans have arrived in Forbes as part of their annual muster.

The Bushtracker Owners Group evolved from a small gathering of Bushtracker owners 20 years ago and has grown ever since, with the group having had musters in every state and terri-

tory on mainland Australia.

This year, the muster has members arriving from all of Australia’s states and the ACT The annual muster also includes the group’s annual general meeting.

Members of the Bushtrackers caravan group all smiles arriving in Forbes.

Forbes Shire Council

Connecting with Asha’s Hey Sis Project

By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK

YEAR 11 Red Bend Catholic College student Asha Munodawafu is making it her mission to empower and inspire teenage girls in the community.

Asha has grown up playing tennis attending a variety of Tennis Australia Youth Programs and has worked closely with Parkes tennis coach, Helen Magill.

Both youth programs and Helen have inspired Asha to want to help support young girls in tennis.

Asha realised that there were many girls at her school who don’t participate in any sports and saw that not many girls play tennis here in Parkes so she created the Hey Sis Project.

“I thought maybe by creating this it would be a safe space where it’s not competitive all the time,” Asha said.

“It’s an opportunity for girls to try out tennis and maybe turn it into something they want to pursue. This project is also about leadership so encouraging girls to step forward out of their comfort zone and try out new things.”

Asha held her first workshop of The Hey Sis Project on Saturday, August 24 and she was amazed by the number of girls who attended.

“I had a list of how many girls

were going to come and then a couple extra came so it was really good,” she said.

“We did a little warm-up and then we did a little get to know you game so the girls all got to know each other.

“There were a couple of best friends so I split them up so they got to know other girls and then we just did some little tennis related rotations, nothing competitive just fun and then we did little exercises.”

At the end of the workshop Asha split the girls into pairs where they had to think of positive words or a picture and add it to a painting.

Asha has received a lot of support for her project from friends, family, teachers and her school.

“I have been working with Red Bend to host a project there in the MPH. It won’t be tennis but it will be focused on leadership and confidence,” she said.

Asha hopes that every girl that

attends a workshop feels inspired, welcomed and valued.

“I’m not always just focusing on just tennis, but focusing on building networks and friendships with each of the girls and to make them feel welcomed and valued,” she said.

“Growing up it’s always been something I wanted to do and working with Helen and the things she does always inspired me. I have always wanted to make a difference and to be unique,” Asha added.

Marion Murray spoke about her Coonamble garden with the local club.

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Forbes Garden Club news

GARDEN STORIES, NEW MEMBERS AND UPCOMING TRIPS

By ELVY QUIRK

Forbes Garden Club held their monthly meeting on August 27 at the home of Colleen Liebich where 38 members were in attendance. President Margaret welcomed members on a beautiful warm day.

The Friendship day luncheon at Young was the topic of discussion with four members interested in going. The day is on October 13 at Clifton Gardens and a cost of $60 includes the luncheon and a tour of the gardens. Members who are wishing to attend please bring your money along to the September meeting so that you can be booked in.

A discussion in respect of the Christmas luncheon to be held in November, with some members of the Committee to arrange to get prices from the different venues and to be discussed at the next meeting.

Colleen gave a brief talk on how she and her late husband Jeff started with a bare block of land, building the house and in the development application they had to include a layout of their planned garden. The house was built in the year 2000 and from there a garden has been established. The garden is an easy care garden.

Marlene Huff on behalf of members thanked Colleen for having members to her home for the monthly meeting.

Our special speaker at the meeting was Marion Murray our very own member who earlier this year retired to live in Forbes coming from Coonamble.

Marion has settled in well and has been joining in community activities.

Marion gave a vast talk on her life on the land, her childhood days, moving from place to place and establishing gardens, her love of the land, rearing her family etc Marion has purchased a little home near our beautiful Lake and is enjoying meeting new people, forming friendships and once again establishing a garden.

A special welcome to Forbes Marion and hope you can enjoy her twilight years in our beautiful town. Elvy Quirk thanked Marion for her very informative talk and wished her well in her new surrounds.

Our Forbes show has once again concluded with a good display of flowers. To the members who took time to make an entry, well done.

Our next meeting will be on Tuesday September 24, 2pm at 16 Reymond Street.

A trading table will once again be in operation.

Please bring your entries for flower of the month, pick one stem place in a container with your name and the name of the flower underneath.

Asha and the group of girls that attended the first Hey Sis Project workshop at the Parkes Tennis Courts. PHOTO: supplied

Asha working at the mural that all the girls in the workshop participated in. PHOTO: supplied

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Shade for playground

The Forbes community will benefit from more than $40,000 from the Community Building Partnership Program.

In 2023 a maximum of $300,000 was allocated to each electorate in NSW.

Forbes was lucky enough to be awarded more than $40,000 and Phil Donato recently visited to congratulate all involved.

Lions Park will see $37,692 go towards some much-needed shade for frequently-used areas of the popular park.

This project will see the installation of shade sails over the play equipment at Lions Park and the waiting area to the front of the cafe also in Lions Park.

The Forbes SSAA were also lucky enough to be awarded money for their project.

From the Community Building Partnership program Forbes SSAA received $5,000 to go towards updating their two clay target throwing machines to replace their 20-year-old machines.

Members of the Forbes SSAA love their new machines and Member for Orange Phil Donato even tested them out for himself.

Move to Forbes proved the right one

August marked the end of an era as Paul Bennett officially retired from Forbes Shire Council.

Mr Bennett, with his wife Paula, moved to Forbes in 1996 when he joined the council as the environmental health and building surveyor.

Ian Shaw was our mayor, Graeme Haley the council’s general manager.

At the August Forbes Shire Council meeting, Mr Bennett remembered the day he drove into Forbes from Bourke and crossed Johnny Woods Crossing

“The trees were all changing colour and I thought we’ve picked a good one here haven’t we, this is great,” he said.

“And it’s true.

“Forbes has been really good to us, it’s a beautiful town, our children have grown up here, we’ve really enjoyed living here and I’ve enjoyed working at Forbes Shire Council.”

In the years that followed Mr Bennett became the council’s manager of environmental services and planning, then the department’s director.

In late 2020 he took a secondment position as director capital projects, then moved into a role as executive manager capital projects.

“Paul, you have been a valuable part of council’s senior leadership team for over 20 years - and during this time Paul has been a true leader, demonstrating commitment, loyalty to the council and of course to the Forbes com-

munity,” Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM said in making a presentation to him.

Mr Bennett reflected that “things have changed a lot” in the time he’s been with the council.

“When I first started there were only four in the environmental services team, they’re probably close to 20 now I would imagine,” he said.

“But there’s so many more dif-

ferent roles out there, the council does so much more - different things these days than just rates, rubbish and roads that they did 20, 30 years ago.

“It was great to be part of all the big projects - CWIP, the saleyards, Goldridge more recently, new waste and recycling service which is more environmentally friendly ... or promoting the heritage of town.

“It’s great to be part of that initial thought, watching it grow and then seeing the finished product.”

He thanked the current and previous staff and councillors, including the mayor and general manager.

“I’m very happy I’ve been able to work here and be part of Forbes Shire Council all those years,” Mr Bennett said.

Mayor Miller extended the council’s best wishes to Paul and his wife Paula on their retirement, but it’s not quite good bye yet.

Mr Bennett will continue connection in the capacity of casual project and planning specialist.

Show day in Eugowra

Eugowra Show Society is planning a great day out for the whole family this Saturday, September 21.

PROGRAM OF EVENTS

7:30am Yard dog trials

9am Show jumping and ring events

11am Woodchop competition

12pm Animal Nursery

12:45pm Barrel races - bikes and utes

1:30pm Judging for Miss Tiny Tot, Master Stockman, Miss Teenager, Junior Young Woman of the Year, Junior Jackaroo outside the Secretary’s Office

1:30pm Woodchop

Forbes Town Band adjacent to Main Stage

2:30pm Official opening, announcement of Eugowra Young Woman of the Year and Eugowra Rural Ambassador

3:15pm Grand parade

3.30pm Woodchop Competition

3:45pm Barrel Races - utes, bikes and mowers

4.30pm Dog high jump

5pm Kat and Benny Magic Show

6:30pm Demolition Derby

7pm Fireworks

7:30pm Arm wrestling competition

NB: Timing and program subject to change - go online to the Eugowra Show Facebook page for updates. Eugowra residents, don’t forget to get your free Show tickets online through 123tix.com.au

Riders ready to take trail in Weddin Mountain Muster

SPRINGTIME produces an air of excitement in the Weddin Shire, particularly for horse-lovers who eagerly await the start of the Weddin Mountain Muster.

The Weddin Mountain Muster is a week-long horse trail riding event, hosted in Grenfell every year, during the first week of the NSW Spring school holidays. Horse enthusiasts travel from afar to take part in this prestigious event, which is one of Grenfell’s major tourism events.

The Muster showcases many of the Weddin Shire’s endearing attributes; the beautiful views, farming landscape, local produce, friendly community, starry

nights and more.

“The incredible volunteers of the Muster Committee work hard year-round to make the event the best possible,” Melanie Cooper, President of the Weddin Mountain Muster Committee, said.

“Riders come from far and wide to experience this unique event, with many returning participants, who are like family, becoming strong advocates for our little town, so we do not want to disappoint.”

As usual, the event is booked out, with 120 riders and their families set to converge on Grenfell from Sunday, September 29

to Saturday, October 5, 2024.

“This year, participants will see the sights around Eualdrie, Adelargo, Quondong, Company Dam and the township, including the Grenfell Silo Art, Obrien’s Lookout and the Main Street” Trail Boss, Ashleigh Leibick, said.

“Trails are handpicked and tested by the Muster Committee and we are very fortunate to be able to offer rides through both public and private property, thanks to our supportive land owners,” she said.

Participants camp for the week with their four-legged friends at the Grenfell Showground with

trail rides leaving from the Showground each day and varying in length, from 8kms around town up to 30kms on longer days.

“Participants spend a wonderful week on horseback with friends and family, great food and spectacular scenery,” Publicity Officer for the Muster, May Logan said.

“The Committee, having put countless hours into preparations for the event, get to see the fruits of their labour in smiling faces and safe trails.”

More information on the Muster can be found online at weddinmountainmuster.com.au

LEFT: Norm Brooke, Dave Coleman, Phil Donato and Ben Smith with one of Forbes SSAA’s new clay target traps.

Ute barrel racing returns to Eugowra Show Saturday.

2023 Eugowra Show Rural Young Woman, Annalise Gavin. File photo

ABOVE: Phil Donato and Brian Mattiske at Lions Park, where shade sails will be installed over the children’s play equipment. PHOTOS: Madeline Blackstock

Paul and Paula Bennett farewelled by Forbes Shire Council. PHOTO: Forbes Shire Council

The Weddin Mount Muster participants travel in and around Grenfell. PHOTO: Jenn Graham

Golden Eagles celebrate season

Presentation

night puts spotlight on an incredible year for Eugowra’s rugby league club

Eugowra’s Golden Eagles rugby league club has recognised the achievements of 2024 at the annual presentation night.

The club had plenty to celebrate at the end of the season, after the Golden Eagles progressed to the second round of the finals in a hotly contested Woodbridge Cup competition, and the league tag side finished just outside the semi-finals.

Eugowra’s achievements were recognised at the Woodbridge Cup presentation, with coach Alex McMillan named coach of the year.

He was also listed among the finalists for player of the year, with Kirbie Mongan shortlisted for player of the year in the league tag. Congratulations to both on a great season!

Eugowra rugby league club’s 2024 award recipients are:

Best and Fairest: For the Golden Eagles

Jourdain Girot-Serplet; for the Geagles Lila McCaffery

Players Player: For the Golden Eagles Preston Thorpe/Aaron Wykamp; for the Geagles Lila McCaffery/Sammy Thornton

Best Forward: For the Golden Eagles Larry Wyner; for the Geagles Liana Bowd

Best Back: For the Golden Eagles Noah GirotSerplet; for the Geagles Kirbie Mongan

Try Scorer: For the Golden Eagles Jourdain Girot-Serplet; for the Geagles Shayna Male Pointscorer: For the Golden Eagles Preston Thorpe; for the Geagles Lila McCaffery

Rookie of the Year: For the Golden Eagles Jared Carty; Macey Greenhalgh/Jada Mongan

Most Consistent: For the Golden Eagles Curtis Wykamp; for the Geagles Teagan Heraghty Club Person of the Year: Ben Greenhalgh, Brett Myors

Club Player of the Year: For the Golden Eagles Curtis Wykamp; for the Geagles Kirbie Mongan

Appreciation Awards: Josh Bayley; John Dukes; Todd Healy.

The club’s AGM has also since been held with the 2025 committee elected to the following positions:

President: Scott Mongan

Vice President: David Norris

Secretary: Andrew Barnes

Treasurer: Jono Barnes

Registrar: Bridie Hughes

General committee: Curtis Wykamp, Teagan Heraghty, Grant McMillan, Ronny Wykamp, Josh Bayley, Kirbie Mongan, Jarrad Wykamp, Alex McMillan, Jeffrey Herbert.

Geagles Club Player of the Year and Best Back Kirbie Mongan. PHOTO: Andrew Barnes

Preston Thorpe was leading point scorer for the Golden Eagles.

PHOTO: Andrew Barnes

Best back for the Golden Eagles was Noah Girot-Serplet. PHOTO: Andrew Barnes

Tegan Heraghty with Shayna Male, the Geagles’ leading try-scorer. PHOTO: Andrew Barnes

Aaron Wykamp was one of the Golden Eagles to share player’s player honours.

PHOTO: Andrew Barnes

Golden Eagles captain coach Alex McMillan, with Eugowra rugby league president Scott Mongan, was honoured at the Woodbridge Cup presentation as the competition’s coach of the year. PHOTO: Supplied

Best and fairest for the Golden Eagles Jourdain Girot-Serplet and for the Geagles Lila McCaffery. PHOTOS: Andrew Barnes

Workshops to benefit Parkes and Forbes

By MARG APPLEBEE

CENTRAL West Lachlan Landcare are pleased to welcome Josh Frappell and Kate Nixon to deliver two workshops in Parkes and Forbes on October 3 and 4.

Josh will be talking about ways to increase biodiversity, whilst also improving soil health and profitability and Kate will be giving us the local perspective on landscape management and transforming your outdoor spaces.

Importantly, one concept works in with the other to increase biodiversity and to make our spaces wonderful places to live and work.

Josh, runs The Regenerative, has experience in erosion control, river and creek restoration, landscape and farm planning, regenerative agriculture, carbon farming, weed and pest management and biodiversity offset management.

The Regenerative is an environmental consultancy firm, focused on ecosystem regeneration. Their passion is landscape re-

habilitation, regenerative agriculture, soil health and environmental stewardship which they implement through various regenerative practices.

Kate, who many of your would know locally, has just started her own business Macrocarpa Landscapes, and can provide insight into designing sustainable gardens using native plants that can be used and enjoyed by the whole family.

We will also be joined by a representative from our partner, the Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT).

The first workshop will be based at the Central West Lachlan Landcare office at Kelly Reserve on Thursday, 3 October between 9.30am and 2.30pm.

The group will meet at Kelly Reserve and will head out for a field walk after lunch.

The second workshop will be held in the beautiful setting of Duncan’s Retreat in Forbes on Friday, 4 October between 9.30am and 2.30pm.

Both of these events are fully catered for and an RSVP is essential via Stickytickets or con-

tact Marg Applebee on 0418 611 053 or cwlllandcare@gmail.com

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 on this article, please go online to www.centralwestlachlanlandcare.org, twitter, facebook or Instagram @cwllandcare or contact Marg Applebee on 0418 611 053.

Good offering of heavy trade and heavy weights

From MLA’S NATIONAL LIVESTOCK REPORTING AGENCY

MONDAY’S CATTLE SALE

Yarding 1376 (down 609)

Numbers dropped by 609 for a yarding of 1376 cattle.

Quality was good with heavy prime cattle well supplied, feeder cattle numbers were limited and cows were also well supplied.

Most of the regular buyers were present.

Prime yearling steers held firm, 310c to 373c, while prime yearling heifers lifted 5c, 263c to 355c/kg.

Feeder steers dropped 10c, 308c to 396c, and feeder heifers gained 16c, 300c to 355c/kg.

Prime grown steers sold

20c dearer, 280c to 376c, and prime grown heifers held firm, 290c to 357c/kg.

Cows were firm to dearer, 2 and 3 scores sold from 245c to 312c, and heavy prime cows, 300c to 335c/kg.

Heavy bulls sold to 293c/ kg.

TUESDAY’S SHEEP SALE

Yarding 41,950 (down 5150)

Overall the numbers eased but there was an increase in new season lambs.

The quality was back a little with new season lambs varying more in weight with an increase in light stores and a mixed run of trade weights.

There was a very good of-

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lambs offered. The market sold to softer trends.

New season lambs were $6 to $10 cheaper in the trade and heavy weights ranged from $170 to $225/head or 810c to 850c/kg. Heavy weights reached $233/head.

Store new season lambs sold from $82 to $156/head.

Old 2 score processing lambs ranged from $103 to $136/ head.

Old trade lambs were $5 to $6 easier and ranged between $154 and $202/head to average 760c/kg.

heavy lambs reached $264/ head.

Merino trades and heavy weights were firm to $5 softer and trades sold from $148 to $196 and heavy weights topped at $236/head.

The best priced hogget reached $189/head. Mutton numbers eased and the quality remains mixed.

Prices were $6 to $9 cheaper on the light and medium weights and remained firm on the heavy mutton.

fering of heavy trade and heavy weights. Old lambs were also a bit plainer through the trade runs and well represented

in the heavy weights with plenty of crop finished neatly shorn lambs.

Merino also lifted in quality with fewer tailend light

Lambs 24 to 26kg sold from $175 to $225/head or 775c to 800c/kg.

Heavy weights to $207 to $240/head or 810c and extra

Medium weight ewes sold from $55 to $106 and heavy crossbreds reached $134/head. Heavy Merinos reached $135/head and most mutton ranged between 310c and 360c/kg.

Kate Nixon, owner of Macrocarpa Landscapes will attend both workshops with her local perspective on landscape management and tips on how to transform your outdoor spaces.

PHOTO: supplied

New season lambs were $6 to $10 cheaper in the trade and heavy weights ranged from $170 to $225/head or 810c to 850c/kg.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens. 4.00 Extreme Railway Journeys. 5.00

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6.00 Morning Programs. 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family. 6.10 Car S.O.S. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 The Stand Up Sketch Show. 8.55 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 9.45 Gavin & Stacey. 10.15 Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. 12.00 Horse Racing. Sydney Everest Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 7.30 MOVIE: Armageddon. (1998) Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton. 10.45 MOVIE: District 9. (2009) Sharlto Copley. 1.00 Taken. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Search4Hurt. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 American Pickers. 4.00 Football. 8.30 MOVIE: Oblivion. (2013) 11.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Unforgotten. 1.15 Sister Boniface Mysteries. Final. 2.00 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. 2.40 Becoming Frida Kahlo. 3.40 David Attenborough’s Micro Monsters. 4.30 The Assembly. 5.15 Landline. 5.45 Australian Story. 6.30 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Grantchester. Return. 8.20 Vera. 9.50 Return To Paradise. 10.45 Miniseries: Better. 11.45 Rage. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.20 Odd Squad. 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 Robot Wars. 9.15 MOVIE: Pokémon Detective Pikachu. (2019) 10.55 Officially Amazing. 11.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 House Of Wellness. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.45 Surveillance Oz. 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. 8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.45 The Latest: Seven News. 10.15 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. 11.25 Autopsy USA. 12.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 Explore TV: Trade Routes Of The Middle Ages. 1.00 Cybershack. 1.30 Rugby League. 3.15 Rugby Union. 5.40 Test Rugby: Wallabies V New Zealand Post-Match. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Rugby League.

9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Australia’s Got Talent. 12.50 Dancing With The Stars. 2.45 MOVIE: The Amazing Spider-Man 2. (2014) 5.25 MOVIE: Turbo. (2013) 7.30 MOVIE: Tooth Fairy. (2010) Dwayne Johnson. 9.30 MOVIE: Sisters. (2015) Amy Poehler, Tina Fey. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 4.10 Planet America: Fireside Chat. 5.00 News. 5.30

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Are You RV Safe? 1.00 GCBC. 1.30 Farm To Fork. 2.00 Dog Down Under. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 3.00 Planet Shapers. 3.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. Return. 4.30 Cook With Luke. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Dog House. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Our Town. 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.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. 1.00 NRLW Wrap. 1.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 9. Canberra Raiders v Gold Coast Titans. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 9. Parramatta Eels v Sydney Roosters. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. 8.30 60 Minutes. 9.30 9News Late. 10.00 See No Evil. 11.00 The First 48. 11.50 Late Programs.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 1.15 MOVIE: Mr Denning Drives North. (1951) 3.15

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Regional. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Foreign Correspondent. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Insiders. 8.30 News Tonight. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.15 Australia Story. 10.00 Late Programs.

Classifications: (P) Preschoolers (C) Children (G) General (PG) Parental Guidance (M) Mature Audiences

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Making bold moves is what Bovines do. But the best moves are made with lots of data to provide backup, just in case you charge into an unexpected complication. Meanwhile, a new relationship shows promise.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Sharing credit for a job well-done is easy for you to do, but this is not necessarily the case for your partner. But fair is fair. Don’t let yourself be denied the right to have your contributions recognized.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Communication is important to help bridge a gap that can lead to problems at home and/or at the workplace. Find a way to get your points across before the breach becomes a chasm.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.20 MOVIE: West Of Zanzibar. (1954) 4.20 MOVIE: The Wonderful Country. (1959) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Shawshank Redemption. (1994) Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman. 11.20 MOVIE: Night Of The Eagle. (1962) 1.05 Late Programs.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Relationships, whether business or personal, need to be watched carefully for signs of trouble. Any negative indications should be dealt with before they become too burdensome.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Congratulations! A more positive aspect highlights much of the Virgo’s week. You should find others more receptive to your suggestions and more likely to act on them.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) All work and little play could wear down the Libra’s usually positive attitude. Take some much-needed time off. Perhaps a short jaunt with someone special is the way to go.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) This is a good time to expand your view from the known to the unfamiliar. Confronting new situations could be challenging, but they could ultimately be extremely satisfying.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Giving advice to those who just want validation for what they’re doing can be unsettling. So, back off and save your counsel for those who really appreciate it.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Cultivating a more positive attitude not only makes you feel better about yourself, but it also has an upbeat effect on those around you, especially a certain someone.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Keeping the lines of communication open and accessible is the key to establishing the right foundation to build an important and meaningful relationship. Stay with it.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Before agreeing to act on a request, consider using your perceptive Piscean talents to see what might lie hidden beneath the surface and possibly cause problems later on.

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. 11.00 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee.

12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. 2.30

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.45 Border Security: International. 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 The 1% Club UK. 8.30 MOVIE: The Equalizer 2. (2018) Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Ashton Sanders. 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.45 The Event. 2.00 Late Programs.

MONDAY,

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 My Impossible House. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 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.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 ER. 2.50 Doctor Who. 3.45

Fool Us. 9.15 MythBusters. 10.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Newsreader. Final. 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 2.25 Back Roads. 2.55 David Attenborough’s First Life. 3.55 Love Your Garden. 4.40 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 The Assembly. Final. 9.15 The Art Of... Final. 9.45 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 10.15 ABC Late News. 10.30 The Business. 10.50 Four Corners. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 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. 10.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 ER. 3.45 Doctor Who. 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 Documentary Now! 12.45 Upstart Crow. 1.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Storage Wars: TX. 4.00 Storage Wars. 4.30 Talking W. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 AFL Brownlow Medal: Red Carpet. 8.05 AFL Brownlow Medal. 11.00 Late Programs.

Back Roads. 3.00 David Attenborough’s First Life. 3.55 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. 8.45 Four Corners. 9.30 Media Watch. 9.50 Prisoner X. 11.20 ABC Late News. 11.35 The Business. 11.55 Planet America. 12.25 Late Programs. 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 Back In Time For The Corner Shop. 10.00 Doctor Who. 10.50 Merlin. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Hailey Dean Mysteries: A Marriage Made For Murder. (2018) 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. 9.05 The Rookie. 10.05 Made In Bondi. 11.10 Chicago Fire. Return. 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Outback Opal Hunters. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Storage Wars: TX. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Cricket. Women’s T20. Australia v NZ. 10.30 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. 10.30 Merlin. 11.15 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. 8.45 100% Footy. 9.45 Outback Opal Hunters. 10.45 9News Late. 11.15 La Brea. 12.00 Transplant. 12.50 Tipping Point. 1.40 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.35 Take Me Out. 3.00 Around The World With Manu. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Glee. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 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 Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.15 Explore TV: Trade Routes Of The Middle Ages. 1.45 My Way. 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 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 9.45 True Story With Hamish & Andy. 10.45 9News Late. 11.15 Chicago Med. 12.00 Transplant. 12.50 Tipping Point. 1.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.55 Modern Family. 2.25 To Be Advised. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Glee. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 MOVIE: The Longest Yard. (2005) Adam Sandler, Chris Rock. 10.55 The Goldbergs. 11.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.25 Interest Rate Decision. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.15 Four Corners. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 News. 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 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical)

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Wild Moments. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Five Golden Dragons. (1967) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. Return. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Grantchester. 9.50 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 10.50 Late Programs.

Theory. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 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 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.35 Border Security: International. 2.05 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. 9.05 Code Blue: One Punch Killers. 10.05 Talking Footy: Grand Final Special. 11.05 The Latest: Seven News. 11.35 Chicago Fire. 12.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Storage Wars: TX. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL Women’s. Week 5. Carlton v North Melbourne. 9.15 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 10.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. 1.55 Brush With Fame. 2.25 Back Roads. 2.55 The Homes That Built Australia. 3.50 Love Your Garden. 4.40 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. 8.40 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 9.30 Planet America. 10.00 Would I Lie To You? 10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. 11.00 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 Doctor Who. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.05 Speechless. 11.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.40 ER. 3.25 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 Not Going Out. 9.30 Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe. 9.55 ER. 11.25 Rage. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Assembly. 2.00 Anh’s

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.15 Country House Hunters Australia. 1.45 Innovation Nation. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. 8.40 Human Error. 9.40 Million Dollar Murders. 10.50 9News Late. 11.15 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 12.00 Tipping Point. 1.00 Hello SA. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Jabba’s Movies School Holiday Special. 2.00 Modern Family. 2.25 To Be Advised. 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 First Dates Australia. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. Return. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. 9.30 NCIS. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. 12.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 Pooches At Play. 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. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 SEAL Team. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG. 6.00 Morning Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Wild Moments. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The House In Nightmare Park. (1973) 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.

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. 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.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Wild Moments. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Not Now, Comrade. (1976) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 Queens Of Mystery. 11.40 Late Programs.

Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight. 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.10 Queen Victoria: Love, Lust And Leadership. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 The Great Killer Smog. 9.25 Miniseries: The Sixth Commandment. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 El Immortal: Gangs Of Madrid. 12.50 Wisting. 2.35 Miniseries: Safe Home. 3.35

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. 8.05

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

Away. 8.30 The Front Bar: Grand Final Edition. 10.00 Dan Muggleton: White And Wrong. 11.30 Air Crash Investigations. 12.30 Magnum P.I. 1.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Our Town. 2.30 My Impossible House. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Grace. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 Space Invaders. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 MOVIE: Jason Bourne. (2016) Matt Damon, Tommy Lee Jones, Alicia Vikander. 10.55 9News Late. 11.25 The Equalizer. 12.10 Resident Alien. 1.00 Explore TV: Trade Routes Of The Middle Ages. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Storage Wars: NY. 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 Morning Programs. 1.05 Take Me Out. 2.30 Modern Family. 3.00 Around The World With Manu. 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 Kitchen Nightmares USA. 10.35 First Dates UK. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 As Time Goes By. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: Don’t Bother To Knock. (1961) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 My Room Grand Final Spectacular. 10.30 See No Evil. 11.30 Late Programs.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD

1 What describes a compound of elements of different kinds (6)

8 Which small hourglass runs for about three minutes (8)

9 What are families of lions known as (6)

10 Name a very large herbivorous mammal (8)

11 Who was a renowned US film actor, born in England, Dame Elizabeth ... (6)

12 Which term describes a set of three (4)

13 To bring together, is to do what (5)

16 What are prescribed quantities of medicine (5)

19 Who was made a lifetime President of Yugoslavia, Marshal ... (4)

21 When one confuses, one does what (6)

22 What is refinement also known as (8)

23 Which early steam locomotive was built by the Stephenson brothers (6)

24 Name a renowned Apache chief (8)

25 To be of little breadth or width, is to be what (6)

DOWN

2 Where were earlier miscreant sailors hanged (7)

3 What are puzzling questions (7)

4 Name an area very deficient in water (6)

5 Name a periodic payment (7)

6 What are antelopes also known as (7)

7 What are caves, or caverns (7)

13 Name another term for hay fever (7)

14 Which branch of mathematics uses letters and other symbols (7)

Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.

15 When one stretches, one does what (7)

17 Who holds a commission in the armed services (7)

18 Which Spanish painter was known as “the Greek” (2,5)

20 Who, in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, was the King of the Fairies (6)

Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.

1 EMERITUS

(a) A young animal or plant in its earliest stages of development

(b) A master of ceremonies

(c) A title given to a retired professor

2 FELICITOUS

(a) Excitable

(b) Happy (c) Feminine

Build it yourself using the clues and each of the twenty-four letters once only to form ten words: five across and five down. A key word (bold clue) builds on the letter set in the grid.

CLUES: Dried grass fodder (3) Examples (7) Gift baskets (7) Member of Homo sapiens (5) Muggy (5) No fear: game as ... Kelly (3) Past tense: have (3) Produce (5) Waste time (5) Wine: sec (3)

FORBES - Parkes

Aquatic Club and Bundaburrah Creek Water Ski Club

AGM 2024, Tuesday, 24th September

2024, 6.30pm at the Vandenberg Hotel Forbes (back room).

Notice of AGM

The AGM for Galari River Arts Forbes will be held on September 25th, 5:30pm at Club Forbes.

Enquiries to riverartsforbes@gmail.com

Reverend Fr BRIAN ANTHONY MAURICE EBERT Catholic Priest of the Wilcannia-Forbes Diocese

Born 26 June 1937, Warren NSW. Ordained to the priesthood, 9 September 1971, Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Warren NSW.

Entered Eternal life Sunday, 15 September 2024, aged 87 years at The Canberra Hospital. Much loved son of Os and Norah Ebert (both dec).

Dear brother of Adrian “Bunny” (dec), Michael (dec) and Sharone Mears, and loving uncle of Norah, Emily, Bruce, Cathy and Rennie.

The relatives & friends of the late Brian Wrixon Stitt Aged 84 yrs Of Forbes.

Beloved Husband of the late Patti Stitt Loved Father of Caroline, Peter, Bill & Annabel.

Loving Grandad of Ruby, Georgina, Matilda, Lenny, Jack, Willa & Daisy Are respectfully invited to attend his graveside service to be held in the Anglican Portion of the Forbes Cemetery.

Commencing at 11am Thursday 19th September 2024.

MICHAEL HANLEY’S FAMILY Independent Funerals and Cremations Services of Forbes, Parkes and District 02 6852 1961 ALL HOURS

Success in the Roylances Cup

By SHORT PUTT

On Saturday the Men’s competition was the annual Roylances Cup, with participants drawn from many of the Roylances clients as well as local golfers. The field of 119 enjoyed sunshine all day which helped to provide a tight finish.

This event is a 3-Person Ambrose, with two teams playing together on the same hole. The shotgun start helped get the field moving and with the Ambrose format most teams were finished bu early afternoon and enjoying the atmosphere in the ‘Golfie’.

The winning team of Jack Dobell, Nick Ryan and Nick Morrison did extremely well to finish on 585/8 nett. They started on the 14th and were happy with a par, especially after Nick Morrison’s drive which surprised him having not played for a while. A birdie on the 15th helped, which was then followed by a string of pars, interrupted by a bogey on the 2nd and a birdie on the 4th. Their split score of 34-35 meant a 3-under par finish.

The runners-up were Pete and Linda Cowhan and Todd Callaghan. Their nett score of 59 1/3 started with a birdie on the 15th from where they birdied each of the par-5’s. A ‘2’ on the 18th helped but their scratch score, 33-33 and 66, was hampered by a low handicap and they could not drift past the winners.

Three teams finished on 595/8 nett, requiring a count back to determine the 3rd, 4th and 5th placings. Ultimately the finishing order was: 3rd – Gus Hooper, Ned Hooper and Cooper Byrnes, 4th – Adam Currey, Steve Martino and Brett Woonton, and 5th – Brad Ashton, Marcus Inder and Kailab Tyne.

There were NTP’s on all of the par-3’s, with the sharp shooters being: Men – 1st D Hood, 3rd L O’Connor, 9th M Simmonds, 18th A

Davies; Ladies – 1st Nil, 3rd Nil, 9th S Grierson, 18th L Cowhan. Of these only the Hood and Grierson teams missed their ‘2’. There were thirteen 2’s scored, spread across the 3rd, 9th and 18th.

A Novelty Shot was for a 2nd shot, held on both the 12th and 13th holes. This allowed for sharpshooters and less accomplished golfers alike to have a crack. J Sharkey shot very well on the 12th to give his team a ‘kick in’ birdie, while M Callen did very well on the 13th off his own drive to also set up a birdie.

Another prize was the ‘Bradman Award’ which this year was won by J Fletcher, V Rebellato and A Hearn. This group started on the intimidating 9th hole, where they scored a par. From there the golf was haphazard at best, but the laughter and frivolity was of the highest calibre.

A birdie on the 15th hole was needed to get a good score. There was a good handful of par’s, while two teams managed 6’s on that hole. They certainly had trouble finding the fairway and keeping the putter in line.

Two teams however did better than a birdie, scoring an eagle on the 15th. The team of Andrew, Hayes and O’Neill used their eagle to give them a scratch 34 on the back-9, while Rousell, Rousell and Sly were thankful for that as it kept their back-9 scratch score to 37, stopping a blow-out.

By comparison, the 6th and 7th holes had more par’s than birdies, although they did allow three eagles to skip through to the keeper. The team of Ashton, M Inder and Tyne grabbed eagles on the 6th and 7th. Coupled to a birdie on the 2nd they managed a scratch 30 for the front-9. However, they were a bit sloppy on the back-9 only managing a scratch 33, and with their low handicap snuck in for

5th place.

And of course in this format you would be very unlucky to score a double-bogey or worse on a hole. Having said that, it sometimes does happen when all of the guns in the team misfire.

The participants enjoyed the hospitality in the ‘Golfie’ and paid tribute to Roylances and their team for what was a fantastic day. There were many stories told in the ‘Golfie’ but quite a few were of the ‘fisherman’ variety, so nothing to report from that.

On Sunday the Parkes GC held its Mens Open Tournament. This also enjoyed good weather, and despite the field moving well it was a long day.

Forbes players did feature in the Placings. Notable among these was Steve Betland, who was involved in a 3-way playoff to decide the Scratch Champion. He finished on 75, along with Aaron Wilkie and Jack Elliott. Jack was the first to drop out of contention. But after three holes failing light called a halt and Steve and Aaron were declared ‘Joint Winners’.

The only other Forbes player among the prizes was Stephen Uphill. He grabbed the B-Grade Nett Runner-up, scoring 74 nett and finishing behind Jeff Carey on 70.

There was no Stableford Medley on Sunday.

Here is the News:

It is good to see the 3rd and 14th greens back in action. There are some patches on these greens marked GUR, which are there to stop play and allow the grass to really grow in.

By the time the Champs start they will be good, and will be in top order for the Classic on 3rd November. Mark that date in the calendar as it is a change from the usual timing,

Vets golfers enjoy Bogan Gate

Twin Towns veteran golfers had to play second fiddle to Mother Nature last Thursday after a welcome 6mm of rain fell on the weekly host club course, Forbes.

But all is not lost on those vets chasing championship honours with West Wyalong hosting the Lachlan Valley Veterans Championship on Thursday being played in conjunction with the WW Open Day. Registrations from 9.15am for a 10am shot-gun start.

It has been a busy few days for Bogan Gate golf club with the staging of their annual Open Tournament last Sunday while days later they hosted a ‘casual’ 12 hole competition.

Both were well supported which was not missed by club captain, Don McKeowen.

“Both were very good for the club, and we now look forward to them with the aim of improve playing numbers in coming years,” Don said.

“Days like these just don’t happen, it takes effort and on behalf of the club I thank all who took the time to come out to play and to our sponsors who without them no competition.

“To our committee for their efforts prior preparing the course to catering on the day and helping with the score cards. It all helps,” he added.

Sunday the 8th was the Open followed on Tuesday 10 by the ‘casual’ hit-out. Sunday’s Open had played from around the district to Sydney while Tuesday saw district club players mixing with others who without handicaps took time to refresh their memories of playing golf.

Two grades were played in Sunday’s Open with Rick Smith from Tottenham taking the scratch event with three over par 74 from evergreen Forbes members Barry Parker 87.

Other A grade results (handicap 0-12) – Handicap, George Falvey (Fbs) 77 nett (scratch 87), r/u Michael Kopp (Wentworth, Orange) 81 (scr 92). Stableford, Greg Deiner (P’Hill) 29 points, r/u Robert J Lea (Pks) 25 points.

B grade (13-36) – Scratch, Steve McIntyre (Cumberland, Sydney) 87, r/u Greg Baker (Albert) 87. Handicap, Steve Edwards (B’Gate) 72 nett (scr 92), r/u Vince Mills (SGA Sydney) 72, (scr 93). Stableford, Todd Dunn (P’Hill) 34 points, r/u Robert McIntyre (B’Gate) 33. Veterans winner, Rick Smith (Tottenham).

Nearest the pins, A grade James Ward (Pks), B grade Ian Dietrich (P’Hill). Long drive, A grade Rick Smith (Tottenham), B grade Ian Ward (Pks). Tuesday’s ‘social’ hit resulted in an event which at this stage is planned to be bigger and better next year. Staunch Bogan Gate club members Ros and

Bogan Gate golf club representative Steve Edwards congratulates Parkes’ Gordon Pritchard on his win.

Steve Edwards worked tirelessly to its success which was very much appreciated by the 41 in attendance. It took a three-way count-back to decide the individual winner with Parkes hot-shot Gordon Pritchard getting the scorers nod with 26 points on a count-back over Andrew Norton-Knight (Fbs) and Nym Dziuba (Pks).

Individual prizes went to 7th placing. 4th Richard Hamilton (Pks) 25 points, 5th, 6th and 7th, Mark Dwyer (Pks), Dale Stait (Pks) and Peter Rowe (B’Gate) all on 24 points.

Forbes member Alf Davies sponsored a draw from the hat 4-ball aggregate which was taken out by Ted Morgan and Trevor Drury, both from Fbs with 45 points. 2nd Gordon Pritchard and Garry Phipps (both Pks) 44 points, 3rd Joe Davies and Dale Stait (both Pks), 4th Rob Staples and Ken Walton (Pks and Fbs).

No Tuesday 12-hole comp last week due to the earlier mentioned Bogan Gate day. However play again this week with ball toss at 9am then for many coffee after.

SCRIBES NOTE – I looked up the meaning of volunteer, this is what I found – “A volunteer is a person and without being forced or paid, does something to help others or a cause.” Well, we all knew that but the reason why I mention it today is I saw ‘volunteering’ at its best at Bogan Gate. This is saying I don’t recognise all volunteers, they’re all good, excellent, they contribute. But how good are Ros and Steve Edwards?

due to scheduling of other events.

Also note the Champs begin on the weekend of 12, 13 October.

The Summer Sixes will commence after the Champs, but team nominations are being called now. Get talking among your friends and get a team. Handicapping rounds for Non-golfers should be played before the Sixes start, but talk to H/Pro Will to get details.

If you want help with your golf game from Head Pro Will you better get in this week. Will is taking a short vacation overseas, but will be back in early October rejuvenated and hopefully on two good legs. He has been suffering a ‘malaise’ in one ankle which he finds quite frustrating.

This Saturday, 21 September, is an 18-hole Par event, sponsored by Everest Auto Repairs. Sunday has the Stableford Medley for those that want an extra game.

Heather wins well contested shootout

The Kevin Miller, Whitty and Lennon Shootout Final on Sunday September 15 ended up being a showdown between Heather Davidson and Sarah Black.

They needed to play the 18th three times before Heather could lift the trophy with a nice par.

The other eight competitors fought hard and had some hard luck stories to tell along the way.

Congratulations to Heather who plays off a Handicap of 15.

Last Wednesday September 11 the ladies played a par event in two divisions.

Colleen Venables won Division

One with three under and Helen Duff had the best score with seven under. NTP 9th and 18th Heather Davidson.

Thankyou to our sponsors Sal Perry and Marg Woodburn. Canowindra held their tournament on Thursday 12th with seven of our ladies attending, they picked a bad day as it was cold and wet.

Heather Davidson came home with runner up in Div One Scratch, Sal Perry runner up in Handicap Div Two and Rose Carroll runner up in Stableford Division Three. Well done to all the winners this week.

Mark Callen, Kubota, congratulates winning team members Jack Dobell, Nick Ryan and Nick Morrison. Photo: supplied

Ev Uphill, Sarah Black (runner-up) Colleen Venables, Shirley Davies, Jennifer Fletcher, Heather Davidson (winner) Linda Cowan, Rose Carroll, Sally Crosby (front) Kerry Stirling and Lynette Kennedy. Photo: supplied

Nelson, Nicholson pair for win

THERE are changes coming at the Forbes Sports and Recreation Club with club president Peter Mackay stating this week he will not be standing for reelection after 16 years of service which also involved time as treasurer.

“Our annual general meeting will be held after audit has been completed so I feel it is now time for members to consider standing for I also know Ray Dunstan and Greg Gunn have also stated they won’t be standing,” Peter said.

“I have enjoyed my time on the board, it is a good club and so too the members. I feel it is now time for ‘new’ members to consider standing for positions to lead the club which is here for all the community,” he added.

Only one game in club championship games over the weekend with Cliff Nelson and Jeff Nicholson showing no mercy winning 34-10 over Sid Morris and Denny Byrnes in A and B Pairs.

Played over 25 ends the Nicholson pairing led 8-0 after five ends and with Cliff leading superbly they kept the foot on the pedal for 14-2 after 10 and 22-8 at the end of 17. With the game all but over a five on end 22 a highlight on the run home.

Cliff Nelson is also looking good teaming up with Bill Scott and Robert Dukes sitting in the final of Minor Triples awaiting the result of the game to be played between Tanya Elsley, Lindy Bokeyar and Paul Doust taking on Cherie Vincent, Pat O’Neill and Shane Bolam.

Noms are called for the Minor Fours, 2-bowls of 21 ends. Get in now to be club champion.

Good to see noms are roll-

Club news: It’s time for bowlers to consider committee

ing in for the Lindsay Willding, Clive Herbert and Greg Parslow weekend of bowls to be played Saturday and Sunday November 9 and 10. 2-bowls triples, open draw. $6000 in prize money, not to be missed.

SOCIAL BOWLS – They know their bowls and it showed on Wednesday morning when Freddy Vogelsang and Michael Coles combined like a well oiled machine to be card draw winners stamping their authority winning 19-9 in 16 ends over Robyn Mattiske and Lyn Simmonds. Showing no mercy they led 11-1 after seven and it was felt the white flag might be a possibility but the ‘girls’ showed some fight on the run home, but all to late.

Second drawn were Colleen Leibich playing to instructions from skip Kerry Dunstan having one ‘down the back’ winning 19-14 in a competitive game in 18 ends

over Therese Davis and John Gorton. 5-4 after five, 10-all at the end of 11, 12-all at 13 then 14-all after 16. 7-0 to C and K in the last three ends was the killer.

Noel Jolliffe and Cheryl Hodges fought hard winning 21-14 in 20 over visitor Greg James and Bill O’Connell only slightly in front 10-8 at half way.

Nothing could separate Geoff Coles and Sue White sharing honours with Sandra Priest and John Kennedy 17all after 18 ends. 9-all after 10 with Geoff and Sue having to score 4-0 on the last two ends for the tie.

Angela Dent and Lyall Strudwick had ‘a stroll in the park’ winning 23-9 in 18 over Leslie Dunstan and Cliff Nelson (where was the weekend form?). Never in doubt, 12-2 after six although some light was shining late, 16-9 after 14.

Welcome back to Geoff

Williams who skipped for John Browne winning 26-12 over Ann Nixon and Irene Riley in 18, 14-5 at half time.

A five on end 14 got Gail McKay and Barry Shine home 16-15 over Sue Smith and Don Craft in a game over 20 ends. The winners finished best, re above after it was 7-all after 12.

Another draw, in the last with Barry White and his mate Trevor Currey scoring 16-all with Sid Morris and Peter Barnes in 18. 9–7 after nine then 12-all after 15 before the pressure set in for 4-all on the run home. Geoff Williams left smiling as did Gail McKay as meat raffle winners.

Four games on THURSDAY afternoon for the unclaimed $520 jackpot with rink 2 as the winners where in triples Tara-Lee Shaw, Peter Besgrove and Ian Hodges won 19-11 in 18 over Phil Hocking, Graham Cowell and Ron Thurlow. They looked good at 16-4 after 11 before easing off the pedal.

Drawn losing rink had Billy Cowell and Cherie Vincent supreme over Jamie Dukes and Viv Russell 26-15 in 22 jumping fast to lead 9-1 after six. It did get to 12-11 after 14 but Billy and Cherie had the last laugh, 14-4 coming home.

Angie Dwyer and Al Phillips won 21-18 in 22 over Dale Maynard and Bob Grant coming from 7-12 down after 13. Three threes and a four helped the cause.

In the last, a close one with Joyce Bolam and Denny Byrnes winning 21-20 also in 22 over Max Vincent and Scott McKellar. Max and Scott held their best to last as they were behind all game, 6-13 after

11 to score three on the last just failing. Resting touchers Angie Dwyer, Denny Byrnes and Scott McKellar, raspberries zero.

A good roll-up on SUNDAY morning with seven games over 16 ends.

The unclaimed jackpot stood at $400 with the winning rink resulting in Billy Cowell and Viv Russell having a 17-10 win over Peter Greenhalgh and John Kennedy. They were behind 5-9 before the drinks set in.

Peter Tisdell and Cliff Nelson won 15-12 over Graham Cowell and John Cutler with the score all tied up at 7-all after nine. Next door Pat O’Neill and Michael Coles won 22-13 over Bob Grant and Mick Merritt leading 18-3 as they headed to the comforts of the clubhouse for a morning refresher.

It was all Murphy on rink seven with Terry Murphy leading for Allan Hilder winning 20-6 over Jack and Tyler Murphy leading 16-0 after nine. Max Vincent and Paul Doust won 17-6 over Angie Dwyer and Kerry Roach.

Paul Baker and Lyall Strudwick finished with five to win 18-10 over John Gorton and Cherie Vincent after it was 6-all at the end of nine.

In the last Peter Besgrove led for Al Phillips before heading to the soccer finale winning 16-13 over Dale Maynard and Bruce Jones. 11-6 at welcome half time drinks. Resting touchers John Kennedy, John Cutler, Cliff Nelson.

Chook winners Lisa Madden, Kirsty Marsden, Tim Marsden, Paul Hodge, Dale Maynard, Peter Besgrove, Smiley Smart and Clint Hurford.

John and Steve awarded for perfect scores

By TONY BRATTON, SSAA

FORBES SSAA MEMBERS

are reminded that the bymonthly meeting will be on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Forbes Sport and Rec club starting at 7:30pm.

Results of the Forbes S.S.A.A. sporting shooters .22 calibre rimfire rifle shoot on Sunday, September 15.

The weather was cold with a strong breeze from the south east at 12kph and a temperature of 18 degrees.

Before the shoot started a presentation for two perfect scores to John Gorman for his perfect score on 2-5-24 and Steve Hindmarch for his perfect score on 21-7-24.

The range officers were Norm Brook, Niki Bolam, Anthony Bratton and Mia Condon. Scorers were Wayne Facey and Steve Hindmarch.

100metre Bear target shoot; Wayne Facey, 118/120; John Gorman, 118/120; Steve Hindmarch, 118/120; Geoff Payne, 117/120; Bruce Dent, 113/120; Niki Bolam, 113/120; John Dean, 111/120; Anthony Bratton, 106/120; Mia Condon, 103/120; Brian Neils-

en, 77/120; Barbara Brook, 69/120; Walter Wiyepe, 56/120 and Norm Brook, 50/120.

75metre Mosquito target: Bruce Dent, 116/120; Steve Hindmarch, 116/120; Brian Neilsen,115/120; John Gorman, 115/120; Wayne Facey, 111/120; John Dean, 109/120; Niki Bolam, 107/120; Barbara Brook, 103/120; Geoff Payne, 98/120; Anthony Bratton, 98/120; Walter Wiyepe, 84/120; Norm Brook, 71/120 and Mia Condon, 53/120. 50metre Fly target: John Gorman, 100/100; Adrian Newham, 98/100; Steve Hindmarch, 98/100; Bruce Dent, 94/100; Mia Condon, 93/100; Wayne Facey, 92/100; Geoff Payne, 92/100; Anthony Bratton, 91/100; John Dean, 89/100; Brian Neilsen, 88/100; Niki Bolam, 87/100; Walter Wiyepe, 79/100; Barbara Brook, 79/100 and Norm Brook, 78/100.

All events held at the Bedgerebong road range, turn right off the Bedgerebong road onto Dr. Young Drive.

All target shooters are welcome.

Any person wishing to try Rim-fire or Centre-fire rifle or shotgun shooting can attend to take part after filling out a P650 form at the club, Junior shooters must be 12 years or over.

For all information on .22 calibre rimfire shooting contact: Wayne Facey 0414524059; Norm Brook 0458664541; Ben Smith 0427524151; David Coleman 0427401263 AH.

We had 28 players on a nice sunny fresh morning on Saturday 14, 28 players for Aussie Croquet.

Three won three games: Jonn Browne, Neville Spry and Peter West.

BIG WINNERS 14—9 John Browne and Barry White, Elvy Quirk and May Jones, John Browne and Peter West.

MID WINNERS 14—10 John Farah and Bruce Field, Pammie and Tony Thomson, Frank Donohoe and Peter West, David West and Tony Thomson, John Job and Peter West, Joan Littlejohn and Neville Spry, Neville Spry.

CLOSE GAMES

Elvy Quirk and Bruce Field 14

David West, Allan Jones 13

Marie Spry and Geoff Coles 14 Bruce Field and John Cole 12 Colleen Liebich and John Job 14 Tony Thomson and Barry White 12

Marie Spry and Cheryle Toohey 14 John Job and Phillip Moran 11

Neville Spry and Enid Baker 14 Rex Toole, Geoff Coles 11 John Browne and Allan Jones

4 Elvy Quirk and Colleen Liebich 11

Kevin Rubie and Barry White

14 Ros Rennick and Robin Pols 11

Robin Pols and Phillip Moran

14 Kevin Rubie and Allan Jones 11

Frank Donohoe and Enid Baker 14 Marie Spry and Ros Rennick 11

Kevin Rubie and Rex Toole 14

John Farah and Geoff Coles 11

John Cole and May Jones 14 Robin Pols, Lyn Simmonds 11

Another nice morning for Golf Croquet, we had 35 players willing to get started. Four players won three games: Noel Jolliffe, Vince Roberts, Bill Scott and Peter West.

BIG WINNER 10—3 Bill Scott

MID WINNERS 9—4 Jill Crisp and Evelyn Mahlo, Geoff Coles and Sally Perry, Marie Spry and Peter West, Geoff Coles and Ray Burridge, Fay Picker and Sally Perry. Neville Spry and Robin Pols.

CLOSE GAMES

Irene Ford and May Jones 7 Sue Jolliffe and Ray Burridge 6 Vince Roberts and Lyal Strudwick 7 Marie Spry and Colleen Liebich 6

Peter West 7 Fay Picker 6 John Cole and Graham Falconer 7 Pammie and Tony Thomson 6

Noel Jolliffe 7 Sherly Chamberlin and Kevin Rubie 6

Bruce Toole and Bill Scott 7

John Farah and Ray Martin 6

Bill Scott and Noel Jolliffe 7 May Jones and Sue Wade 6 Allan Jones 7 Ray Martin and Bruce Toole 6

25metre Buffalo target shoot: Bruce Dent, 270/270; Wayne Facey, 270/270; John Gorman, 270/270; Steve Hindmarch, 270/270; Walter Wiyepe, 268/270; John Dean, 268/270; Geoff Payne, 268/270; Barbara Brook, 266/270; Niki Bolam, 266/270; Mia Condon, 264/270; Norm Brook, 261/270; Anthony Bratton, 259/270; Adrian Newham, 257/270 and Brian Neilsen, 251/270.

Norm Brook.

The Centre-fire rifle shoot was held after the Rim-fire shoot. There were 5 members in attendance: Steve Hindmarch, Adrian Newham, Geoff Payne, Anthony Bratton and Norm Brook. The range officer was;

The next S.S.A.A. sporting shooters .22 calibre and other rimfire rifle shoot (.22 magnum or.17HMR), will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2024 starting at 10am.

The next Wednesday shoot will be on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 starting at 2pm. The Centre-fire rifle shoots start at 2pm after the Rimfire shoots on Sunday, names in by 1:30pm.

The next shoot for the Forbes S.S.A.A. sporting clay’s will be their Memorial shoot for the Graham West Memorial shoot on Sunday, October 13 this shoot will be a 100 target five stand shoot starting at 10am.

For all information on clay target shooting contact: Norm Brook 0458664541: Tony Bratton (02) 68523349; Ben Smith 0427524151; Doug Davis (02) 68523249 and Phil Picker (02) 68516494.

Colleen Liebich and Margrett Dent 7 Robin Pols and Graham Falconer 6

Rex Toole and Merv Langfield

7 Enid Baker and Lyal Strudwick 6

Irene Ford and Noel Jolliffe 7

Bruce Field and John Job 6

Kevin Rubie and John Cole 7 Lyal Strudwick, Ray Martin 6

Marie Spry and Bruce Toole 7 Pammie Thomson and Sally Perry 6 By

Norm Brook congratulated a John Gorman and Steve Hindmarch on their perfect scores. PHOTO: Forbes SSAA

Kerry Roach and Dale Maynard ready for social bowls.

Stellar season for Red Bend JRL girls

RED Bend Junior Rugby League’s Under 14s are red hot, taking out the league tag as well as the first girls’ rugby league competition for Lachlan District this season.

Red Bend JRL hosted grand final day for the junior competition with the two girls’ teams qualifying to contest the deciders.

It was a great day for the club, president Callum Hopkins said, welcoming the opportunity to host the big event.

The competition spans Parkes, Forbes’ two clubs, West Wyalong, Condobolin, Grenfell, Canowindra, Molong and Manildra.

It’s been a strong season for Red Bend JRL girls in this age group, with a squad of 35 players forming two league tag teams - team Sky the premiership winners - and the tackle team.

“There’s some very promising young talent there, it’s really exciting for us,” Hopkins said.

A lot of the girls played both league tag and took the opportunity to play rugby league when offered this season.

“Some were playing in the Spring competition and when this opportunity came around they jumped at it,” Hopkins said.

Sky went through the league tag season undefeated, their fellow club team Navy also having an excellent campaign.

“Navy was probably a little bit unlucky they didn’t make the finals,” Hopkins said.

“The Sky girls had played together for that little bit longer.

“The Sky team went through the season undefeated, they had a

massive points for and I think only 38 against them for the whole season.”

They went on to produce a winning performance against Parkes in the grand final, the final score 16-6.

The rugby league season was shorter, conducted in the second half of the regular winter season.

Red Bend’s 14s girls were again undefeated: their results including one draw with Parkes with an otherwise winning run.

On grand final day they too took on the Parkes Marist juniors.

Red Bend got away to an early lead, Parkes fought back but the hosts were strong enough to hold them out for a 28-22 final score.

“It’s pretty exciting for them, some of those girls have had a pretty fantastic season and well deserved,” Hopkins said.

“There’s a great attitude around that squad, a really good vibe, they have a lot of fun.

“And it’s driven really well by their coach Nick Jones and manager Hannah DeMamiel.”

CARNIVAL

By CRAIG DUMESNY

Hannah

OF CUPS BRINGS LIVING END, SHANNON NOLL TO PARKES

HARNESS Racing New South Wales gave the Parkes Club a huge compliment by choosing the venue to conduct one of five Carnival of Cups fixtures for the 2024/25 season.

This Friday night at the Parkes Showground Paceway, a crowd of 5000 is expected to attend what will be the biggest race meeting ever held at the historic track.

Obviously, the music entertainment that has been lined up for Friday night is the primary attraction that has captured the huge interest with The Living End, Shannon Noll, Sarah Berki, Robbie Mortimer and our own Michael Green set to play up a storm but the eight-race harness racing program is certain to produce some great contests.

The feature cup race, named “The Dish,” carries $60,000 in prizemoney, the richest horse race ever held in Parkes that is likely to

attract a high-class field. Not only will the open class pacers be chasing high stakes at the meeting, but they will have the chance to earn their connections a cool million dollar bonus throughout the Carnival of Cups season. Young, Tamworth, Albury, and Penrith will each host a Cup race

on the feature meeting programs and should the Parkes winner go on to win at all those venues, they will pick up the million-dollar purse. If they can snare four of the Cups, a healthy $500,000 will go their way and for three wins a $250,000 bonus will be given. Some of Sydney’s leading

The Living End is coming to Parkes paceway Friday night for Harness Racing NSW Carnival of Cups, to take the stage

Michael Green. Photo supplied

trainers have indicated that they will travel to Parkes on Friday including David Aiken with Max Delight and Malcolms Rhythm, Joe Connolly with Loyalist and Jason Grimson with Swayzee and Nerano.

The supporting program also offers good prizemoney that should attract trainers from far and wide.

President

said that his committee is excited to be hosting such a significant event.

“It is a free event with music artists that you would normally expect to pay over $100 to see, so why wouldn’t anyone who likes entertainment not turn up,” Geoff said.

Gates will open at 4.30pm with the first of the harness racing events scheduled for 5.15pm.

Food stalls will be operating as well as coffee outlets, an ice cream van, and the usual bar facilities.

A high presence of security personnel will be at the paceway to ensure all runs smoothly.

Patrons are reminded that alcohol cannot be brought into the venue and chairs will be provided for their comfort.

Simply head to

South Wales social media to find the links for your free ticket to register to attend.

Ruby Coote was named best and fairest for the Lachlan District juniors’ girls Under 14s rugby league season.

Manager

DeMamiel and Coach Nick Jones with Red Bend Junior Rugby League’s winning Under 14s girls league tag team of Sarah Price, Montana Davey, Hailey Bolam, Summer McNamara, Ivy Jones, Harpa Martin, Ruby Coote, Bella Betts, Ella Goodsell, Molly Ticehurst, Isabelle Nicholson, Tilly DeMamiel, Jinxi Piggot, Layne Armitage, Makenzie Martin. PHOTO: Red Bend Junior Rugby League

Manager Hannah DeMamiel and Coach Nick Jones with Red Bend Junior Rugby League’s winning Under 14s girls rugby league team of Sarah Price, Charlee Woodhouse, Ava Nunn, Ella Goodsell, Harpa Martin, Isabelle Nicholson, Ruby Coote, Bella Betts, Sophie Phillips, Layne Armitage, Charlotte Reid, Macey Frost.

PHOTO: Red Bend Junior Rugby League

with Shannon Noll, Sara Berki, Robbie Mortimer and

Parkes Harness Racing Club

Geoff Cole

Harness Racing New

Our girls kick off championship campaign on home ground

Have we got some future Matildas in Forbes?

We’ve certainly got some rising girls’ talent on our soccer fields.

Our Under 12s have had a stellar season, winning the Young Youth League boys division undefeated, and winning at regional gala days.

Now their next challenge starts in the Champion of Champions League, kicking off right here in Forbes at Botanical Gardens on Sunday morning.

The side showed plenty of potential and has delivered everything expected of them this season, Forbes District Junior Soccer Association’s Doug Mckenzie said.

They’ll have their first hit-out in this next level of competition against Manly Association’s Division 1 Under 13s girls champions Belrose Terry Hills FC.

“The other teams come from North Shore, Sutherland, Eastern Suburbs, St George, Central Coast, Parramatta, Wollongong, Penrith and Campbelltown,” Mckenzie said.

“All of those teams must have won their girls division in their respective association, so they’re playing against the best community teams in NSW.

“This is the first time a girls team from country NSW has entered.”

The Association has been preparing this team for this day, entering not only the Young

Youth League but also gala days at Griffith and Goulburn where they went undefeated.

Western NSW Under 14s girls’ team travelled for a trial, defeating our young squad 2-0 in a fantastic 70-minute effort.

“That was a good hit-out because that team were runners up in Kanga Cup to Northern Sydney in Under 14s, so that gives us a good idea of where the girls are at,” Mckenzie said.

“They’re training twice a week, we’ll be ready when the day comes.”

The team is studded with girls identified as potential representative talents and real future stars, but it’s also their teamwork that matters.

“They know each other, they train together and they play together and that was demonstrated when seven of them played for the Forbes Wilcannia diocese State Cup and they only lost one game to Lismore 1-0,” Mckenzie said.

“They’re a quality bunch of girls.

“They all work for each other and they play good football.”

Our Under 13s champion of champions team is: Captain Zoe Field, goal keeper Rachael Bilsborough, Holly Maslin, Anna Dingwall, Ava Nunn, Kyla Jones, Elena Bet, Jinxi Piggott, Ava Baker, Georgia Pengilly, Summer McNamara, Ianeisha Raleigh, Naomi Klingner, Maci Kennedy, Amelia Francis.

In pictures: The Forbes Foxes’ 2024 grand final win

Forbes hosted a great day at Botanical Gardens for the 2024 Lachlan Amateur Soccer Association grand finals, played out between Forbes Foxes and Parkes Vipers.

Here are some of the moments we captured.

The grounds are in pictureperfect condition, head on over this Sunday to see some of our talented juniors in action as they open their Champion of Champions campaign.

Forbes Foxes: Ashley Milford (goalkeeper), Ethan Byrne, Luke Davis, Andrew Leslie, Alex Earney, Karma Dechen, David Hodge, Elias Bernardi, Karl Biles, Shane Percy, Harry Stewart, Jack Janetzki (captain), Jacob Collits, Ben Crowley, Jacob Molloy, Santiago Alasevicius, Brody Hodges, Danny Bilsborough, Brad Nikolic.

RIGHT: Elias Bernardi gaining ground for the Foxes.

BELOW: Jacob Molloy on the attack against Vipers.

PHOTOS: Renee Powell

Forbes’ representatives ready to take on the Champion of Champions league with a home game this Sunday. PHOTO: supplied

Jacob Collits netted a penalty that secured the Foxes’ win.

Karl Biles chases the ball down as the Foxes chase the premiership.

Captain Jack Janetzki.

Player of the grand final Karma Dechen on his way to score for Forbes. PHOTO: Renee Powell

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Foxes our premiers

Forbes 2-1 victors over Vipers in hard-fought Lachlan Amateur Soccer Association grand final

They’ve done it - Forbes Foxes are our 2024 season Lachlan Amateur Soccer Association premiers.

“A long time coming!” were the words of captain Jack Janetzki as his side celebrated the wellcontested 2-1 win over Parkes Vipers at Botanical Gardens.

Forbes has been building to this title since 2019, a loss in the 2023 grand final firing them up for this year’s campaign.

Sunday’s grand final was a tough contest, the scores locked at nil-all

until well after half time.

Forbes’ Karma Dechen was first to score. Vipers’ goalkeeper dived to stop it but it trickled past his fingers and the deadlock was broken.

From there it wasn’t long until Parkes found an opportunity and scored their own goal to level the scores at 1-1 with the clock ticking.

A critical penalty gave the Foxes another opportunity and Jacob Collits put it in safely.

Parkes had another chance as well, but the ball hit the post

and dribbled back out of the goal mouth.

The Foxes captain paid tribute to their opponents - a very young and athletic side.

“They’re a good team, they’ve been always good hard games against them,” Janetzki said.

“(You) just take your chances. They missed a few, we missed a few, but that’s it.”

He couldn’t have been happier with a solid team effort from the Foxes.

Dechen was named player of the

match for his work throughout, but there were solid performances across the field.

“And then the crowd,” Janetzki added in tribute, acknowledging the numbers of of fans who gathered on the sidelines and were treated to a great game.

“A cheer like that when you score is better than anything.”

Both teams were congratulated on a well played game at the presentation.

Vipers coach Wayne Osborne credited Foxes as the

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benchmark of the competition.

“We’ve had some great tussles through the year and the grand final was no exception,” he said.

“It was a fantastic game.

“Thanks to my boys, most of them very young men straight out of juniors, a few old faces.

“I’ve been so proud of them the way they’ve played this year, the way they’ve risen up to challenges, so congratulations and I’m sure we’ll see you go round next year again.”

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Forbes Foxes, 2024 Lachlan Amateur Soccer Association premiers, celebrating the win at the Botanical Gardens grounds on Sunday.