Community spirit shines at Muster
The 2025 Weddin Mountain Muster has concluded on a high note, with organisers and participants alike celebrating a week of outstanding rides, camaraderie and community support at the finale dinner held at the Grenfell Showground Simpson Pavillion on Friday 3 October.
This year’s Muster saw around one hundred riders from near and far taking to the trails and enjoying the best the Weddin Mountains
region has to offer.
President of the Weddin Mountain Muster Committee, Melanie Cooper, expressed her delight at the success of the 2025 Muster saying congratulations to everyone who took part this week.
“We had a lot of new faces this year and it has been fantastic to see them take on the rides, make new friends and explore what Grenfell has to offer<” she said.
“Some riders have been building up to the event for years and when I overhear them chatting happily about their achievements, it truly makes all the effort worthwhile.”
Riders were treated to a variety of trails, exploring roads and tracks on all compass points of Grenfell.
“We were blessed with pretty good weather - while it got a bit windy and chilly at times, it could have been a lot
worse,” Trail Boss, Ashleigh Leibick said.
The event’s success would not have been possible without the generosity of local property owners, who welcomed riders onto their paddocks and laneways.
“A huge thank you goes to all the property owners who made this event possible,” Ashleigh said.
“Our Muster simply wouldn’t be the same without access to these beautiful properties.”
Only a small portion of the riders ride all five days, with many having a rest day at some point and others making the most of the shorter town ride on Wednesday to go shopping in Main Street.
“All of the business owners I spoke to during the week were very supportive and appreciative of the influx of visitors and business during the Muster,” Melanie said.
“We get a lot of support in
the way of sponsorship and donations of prizes for our raffles from local businesses and individuals so we try to support them where we can, encouraging participants to shop and eat locally during their stay, with many businesses extending trading hours during the week to make the most of the opportunity.”
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Weddin Services Day returns
By BRENDAN MCCOOL
Weddin Services Day re turns to Grenfell this month on October 14 and members of the community are invited to connect with a range of es sential services.
This is the third year the event has been hosted in Grenfell and is an initiative of Weddin Interagency, a group of services providers who meet regularly in Grenfell to discuss the needs of the Wed din Shire Community.
Weddin Services Day will be hosted at the Grenfell Bowling Club from 10am to 2pm.
Free workshops to help you understand medicines
Some of the Services attending include:
Community members across Central West NSW are invited to attend a free workshop in five nearby lo cations to better understand
These interactive work shops are designed for anyone who takes medi cines or cares for someone who does, including family members, carers and sup
Western NSW Primary Health Network (WN SWPHN) is funding these workshops, held between October 20 to 24 and will be led by expert pharmacists
John Woodward and Lisa Pulver from MedicinesEd.
They will take place in Wellington, Cowra, Canowindra, Grenfell and Parkes.
“Helping people understand their medicines is a key part of improving health outcomes in our region,” said WNSWPHN integration officer Hayden Welsh.
“These workshops are a great opportunity to connect, learn and feel empowered.”
Whether you’re managing your own medicines or supporting someone else, these workshops will help you feel more confident and informed.
You’ll leave with practical tips, a better understanding about medicines, and the confidence that you can manage them more effectively.
Workshop details are:
fects and how to manage them
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make the community aware of the range of service providers who have Weddin in their service footprint, as well as the specific types of support these services are able to provide to residents.
The aim of the event is to
Trout season in effect across state
The October long weekend marked the start of the NSW trout fishing season with tens of thousands of anglers expected to experience the thrill of this well-loved freshwater sportfishing across the region.
The 2025-26 season officially opened on Saturday 4 October following the annual fourmonth closure to allow fish to spawn and reproduce.
The season remains open to midnight 8 June 2026.
Rivers and streams across NSW are in prime condition for the opening with 2 million Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout and Atlantic Salmon to be stocked into rivers and lakes across the fishery over the coming six months.
The State Government has said it is committed to making recreational fishing more accessible and family friendly by promoting these opportunities during school holidays and through school education programs.
The Government’s Dutton and Gaden Trout Hatcheries produce millions of trout and salmon each year, as well as breeding endangered natives species, and in recognition of this important role the Government is considering how this can be increased.
Supporting the annual trout season through stocking programs is an important plank in
the Government’s plans to boost regional economies and generate jobs through the tourism and travel generated by sport fishing.
NSW boasts some of the best trout fishing locations in the country, stretching from the pristine rivers of the Snowy Mountains and the tree-lined creeks of the Central West to the clear, rocky streams of New England.
The recreational fishing generates thousands of visitors from across the country each year and produces around $3.4 billion in economic activity annually.
It is important that all recreational fishers check they have a current and valid NSW Recreational Fishing Fee Receipt (unless exempt) and take the opportunity to remind themselves of the fishing rules before wetting a line.
A summary of fishing rules and regulations is available via the FishSmart App or by accessing the NSW Recreational Freshwater Fishing Guide available at NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) offices, fishing fee agents or online.
“The Government is committed to strengthening the recreational fishing sector by providing high-quality fishing experiences, and especially those that benefit regional communities,” Minister for Agriculture and Regional NSW, Tara Moriarty said.
“Trout fishing in NSW is more than just a weekend hobby; it plays a significant role in supporting regional tourism and driving local economic activity.
“The beauty of trout fishing is that it also brings people into contact with nature, the environment and the serenity of looking at a stream brimming with life in the water and around its banks.
“These factors can play an important part in the wellbeing of individuals,” Ms Moriarty said.
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Each workshop includes a free morning or afternoon tea, and offers a relaxed, welcoming environment to learn, ask questions and share experiences.
“We want people to feel confident when using medicines,” Lisa said.
“These workshops are about giving people practical tools and knowledge to make safe, informed choices.”
Workshop topics include:
• How to use medicines safely and effectively
• Understanding side ef-
• Tips for talking with doctors, pharmacists and nurses
• Where to get good information
The workshops in Wellington and Grenfell will be held as yarning circles, thoughtfully created for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members, where everyone is welcome.
These sessions will offer a culturally safe space to share stories, ask questions and learn from each other.
• Wellington on Monday, 20 October at 10am-12.30pm at WINS Community Centre.
• Cowra on Tuesday, 21 October at 12.30pm–3pm at Cowra Information and Neighbourhood Centre.
• Canowindra on Wednesday, 22 October at 10am–12.30pm at Canowindra Connections Centre.
• Grenfell on Thursday, 23 October at 10am–12pm, venue to be confirmed.
• Parkes on Friday, 24 October at 10am–12.30pm at Neighbourhood Central. To book or learn more call John on 0406 730 656.
Muster wraps up great week
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Many shop owners agreed that the Wacky Wednesday parade through town this year was one of the biggest and best yet, with some great costumes created for the Australiana theme in support of Weddin Landcare, who are the chosen charity for funds raised through raffles and other donations this year.
“Everyone seemed to get in the spirit of the fancy dress this year and it was great to see so many community members lining the street to wave and cheer for us,” Melanie said.
A huge team effort over many months is required to bring the Muster together each year and the Muster Committee brings together a cross-section of the community to make the event run smoothly.
“The rides ran seamlessly this year with no major incidents during the week and everything going according to plan, which is testament to the great group of people we had this year both on the committee and on the ride,” Bec Maslin, Secretary of the Muster Committee said.
“We work closely with Weddin Shire Council, NSW Police, Transport for NSW, the Grenfell PAH&I Association and Grenfell Showground land managers throughout the year to plan the rides and our stay at the showground and are very thankful for the assistance provided by these organisations,”
Bec said.
“Our Committee consists of around thirty-five people and we need every single one of them to do their own special job – from our vested riders, horse marshalls and merchandise officer, to our gate-keepers, cooks and publicity officer, to our waterboys, portaloo men and pooper scoopers. Everyone does their bit to bring it all together and they are an amazing bunch of people to work with,” Bec said.
As the Muster wraps up for another year, organisers are already looking ahead to the next event, with the AGM for the Weddin Mountain Muster Committee to be held on Tuesday 14 October.
■ Main Street Parade photos on page 4
Weddin Services Day returns to Grenfell this month and community members are invited to connect with a range of essential services.
PHOTO: File
and John Woodward from MedicinesEd will lead the free medicine workshops.
exploring roads and tracks on all compass points of Grenfell. PHOTO: Melanie Cooper
Council adopt social media policy
By BRENDAN MCCOOL
Weddin Shire Council discussed and voted to adopt the draft Social Media Policy at their ordinary monthly meeting on 18 September.
In the business papers, the the purpose of the Social Media Policy was highlighted, which is to provide a clear standard of conduct for the Weddin Shire Councillors in relation to social media use.
The policy is adopted from the Model Social Media Policy template, developed by the Office of Local Government in 2022.
The Social Media Policy had up to this point was adopted by Council on 17 November 2022 with a review date of August 2025. A draft
Rate peg in focus
IPART (the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal) has recently set the rate peg for the 2026/27 financial year at 4.2%.
This is the maximum amount which Council can automatically increase its general rate income during the 2026/27 financial year, which consist of four (4) categories being residential, business, farmland and mining.
Sewer and waste charges are not limited by this rate peg.
Council will consider the increase in its 2026/27 budget planning process. General rate increases are distributed amongst each rate category.
Council’s total general rate income for the 2025/26 financial year is $3,462,217, meaning that a rate peg increase of 4.2% in the 2026/27 financial year will equate to approximately $145,413, spread over approximately 2,609 rated assessments.
There are a number of factors that impact the individual calculation across these rated assessments, including the rating category.
Council’s general rates are based on land values issued by the NSW Valuer General, which occurs at least once every three years and are based on the unimproved value of the land, meaning no structures or improvements are considered.
The next NSW Valuer General land valuation for Weddin Shire is scheduled for 1 July 2026, which will take effect in the rates calculation for the 2027/28 financial year.
If your land value increases, this does not necessarily mean that your rates will definitely increase. It depends on how an individual land value changes when compared to the average valuation across the rating category (either residential, business, farmland or mining).
Whilst Council cannot waive rates or interest on late payments, Council can provide ratepayers that are experiencing financial hardship with a payment plan.
Council also has a hardship policy that is available on Council’s website.
Anyone who is experiencing difficulties with the payment of rates are encouraged to contact Council earlier rather than later to have a confidential conversation regarding payment plan options.
policy was tabled to Council at its July meeting, with no changes being proposed. It was recommended that the draft policy be placed on Public Exhibition for a period of 28 days inviting submissions from the community.
The Draft Policy was placed on public exhibition to which one submission was received requesting there be no Social Media Policy as ‘as the policy is intentionally vague’.
No changes were made to the draft policy before it was returned to Council to discuss and vote on at their September meeting.
to intimidate and bully,” he said.
“It doesn’t serve the purpose it was intended for and I don’t believe it’s worth having.”
Cr Niven said this policy is not mandatory and he opposes it.
of Council, protect the interests of councillors,” he said.
“Whether we like it or not, whatever organization you work for, whatever you put out into the world on social media, you are the face of that place. Whether you agree to it or not.”
THE BOOK CLUB LADIES: CATHY, SOPHIE, FRAN AND HILARY ARE LOOKING FOR A WAY TO STOP GEOFFREY DURING THE GRENFELL DRAMATIC SOCIETY’S LATEST PRODUCTION. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
“It ensures that we are addressing changes in technologies and how we deal with those changes as a Council,” she said.
Councillor John Niven said
Director Corporate Services Kathryn Brock said the social media policy presents an opportunity for a guideline on how councillors behave and are protected to have uniform information and understand the risks in in using social media as a councillor.
this policy is fine for the perfect world, but the Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig is having a problem with the code of conduct industry.
“This type of thing feeds straight into it where opinions are argued over and things get used as weapons
Councillor Wezley Makin said for every large business a social media policy is a current practice and protects individuals within the business so they are held accountable for when or if something happens by them or to them.
Cr Makin said there is a multitude of social media sites and even Council’s own website, and Council’s Facebook page is prone to these issues.
“It is to protect the interest
“What you are perceived through that, it can be misconstrued really, really quickly or whatever is said by any individual in the public; tone, message, meaning, everything can be taken at its face value or be taken even further,” he said.
Cr Makin said he was in full agreeance with this policy for that fact and that we live in a day and age where social media is a major platform.
JOIN GRENFELL DRAMATIC SOCIETY TO UNRAVEL A MYSTERY
The Book Club Ladies (Hilary, Sophie, Cathy and Fran) invite you to join us at the Rose Street Little Theatre on 17, 18 and 19 October for the Dramatic Society’s latest performance..
The characters are desperately trying to find a way of stopping Geoffrey, who is plotting to murder his wife, and Book Club friend Alice.
Community members can book
Have a scenic day out at Grenfell Open Gardens
Save the date for the return of the annual Grenfell Open Gardens on 11-12 October.
Enjoy a lovely day out visiting five local gardens, our wonderful Weddin Community Native Nursery and The Little Gallery, which has a new exhibition on show.
Refreshments and a raffle will be available at garden
one.
Plant stall will be set up at garden two.
Brochures are available at the Information Centre and at each garden. Join Grenfell Garden Club in celebrating spring 2025! For more information and to find out more, contact Kathleen McCue on 0419149372.
a table for up to six people, bring along a bottle or can of something to drink, and a few nibbles, and follow the trail as the characters gather evidence throughout the course of the performance
Bookings (cash only) are through Raine and Horne, but seats are selling fast. Support the Book Club Ladies as they try to thwart Geoffrey’s dastardly plan. Will they succeed? Come along to find out.
Weddin Shire Council discussed and voted to adopt the draft Social Media Policy at their ordinary monthly meeting.
Riders muster for parade
Darryl Knapp
Riders dressed up for for the Weddin Mountain Muster’s street parade.
The Weddin Mountain Muster came through town for their annual street parade.
Riders and their horses were dressed to impress for the street parade.
The ‘Wacky Wednesday’ street parade through town lived up to its name.
There were a range of costumes inspired by Australian flora and fauna.
Riders took part in the ‘Wacky Wednesday’ street parade through town.
The Weddin Mountain Muster came through Grenfell on Wednesday for their annual street parade.
The Weddin Mountain Muster has returned to Grenfell for another great year with riders coming through town on Wednesday for the annual ‘Wacky Wednesday’ Street Parade. The theme for this year’s parade was Australian Flora and Fauna.
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Rowe. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. 11.10 Grand Designs. 11.55 Long Lost Family. 12.45 Rage. 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Gardening Aust. 5.30 7.30.
6.00 Kids’ Programs. 3.05 Play School. 4.10 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.20 Amazing Animal Friends. 10.05 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 10.55 Merlin. 11.40 Kids’ Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. 10.00 Confucius Was A Foodie. 10.55 Great British Photography Challenge. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The People Vs Robodebt. 3.00 MOVIE: When Love Is In Your Eyes. (2024) 3.50 The Cook Up. 4.20 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Eurostar: Minding The Gap. 8.30 Scandinavia With Simon Reeve. New.
9.40 Blue Lights. Return. 10.45 SBS News. 11.15 Davos 1917. 12.10 The Head. 2.05 Charles I: Downfall Of A King. 3.10 Curious Traveller. 4.15 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. 4.45 Bamay. 5.00 WorldWatch.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.10 Blankety Blank. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 8.30 Jim Jefferies And Friends. 9.30 The Amazing Race. 11.00 Gatecrashers. 12.00 Life. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 Journey To Europe. 2.00 Pointless.
Morning Programs. 10.00 The Movie Show. 12.00 DW The Day. 12.30 The Rap Game UK. 1.25 Addicted Australia. 2.30 Bamay. 2.55 Insight. 4.00 WorldWatch. 6.00 Our Medicine. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island Specials. 10.10 The UnXplained. 11.00 Homicide. 1.35 Conversations. 2.15 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. 12.00 Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Air Crash Inv. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Line Of Duty. 11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. 12.10 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Poirot. 1.00 M*A*S*H. 2.00 As Time Goes By. 3.20 Antiques Roadshow. 3.50 MOVIE: Hue And Cry. (1947) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Clarkson’s Farm. 8.40 Fawlty Towers. 10.00 Blackadder Goes Forth. 11.20 French And Saunders. 12.00
6.00 Murder Party. (2022) 6.40 The Straight Story. (1999) 8.40 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991) 11.05 The Te$t. (2022) 1.05 Long Story Short. (2021) 2.50 First Cow. (2019) 5.05 Mosley. (2019) 6.55 All At Sea. (2010) 8.30 The Thicket. (2024) 10.30 Master Gardener. (2022) 12.35 The Drover’s Wife. (2021) 2.35 Heathers. (1988) 4.30 The Movie Show. 5.00 Mosley. (2019) 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 American Pickers. 11.30 Storage Wars. 12.00 NFL. NFL. Week 5. Cleveland Browns v Minnesota Vikings. Replay. 3.00 Talking W. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Family Guy. 8.30 American Dad! 9.30 MOVIE: Role Models. (2008) 11.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Survivor 49. 9.00 MOVIE: The Fault In Our Stars. (2014) 11.30 Seinfeld. 12.30 Pretty Little Liars. 1.20
6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 To Be Advised. 8.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Officially Amazing Goes Bunkers. 11.10 Kids’ Programs.
Egypt. 10.15 SBS News. 10.45 Catch Me A Killer. 11.45 Rogue Heroes. 2.00 Charles I: To Kill A King. 3.05 Welcome To My Farm. 4.05 The Wheelhouse. 5.00 WorldWatch.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.25 Everyone Else Burns. 3.00 WorldWatch. 5.00 If You Are The One. 6.05 Jeopardy! 7.00 Soccer. Austn C’ship. South Melbourne FC v Sydney Olympic FC. 9.00 Jeopardy! 9.50 Sex: A Bonkers History. 10.45 Homeland. 12.35 The Big Sex Talk. 1.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Mosley. (2019) 6.50 All At Sea. (2010) 8.30 Murder Party. (2022) 10.25 Haute Couture. (2021) 12.20 Benediction. (2021) 2.55 The Straight Story. (1999) 5.00 Selkie. (2000) 6.40 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014) 8.30 The Assassination Of Jesse James. (2007) 11.25 Lions For Lambs. (2007) 1.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Bathurst 1000. Practice session. 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Bathurst 1000. Practice session and support races. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE: Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris. (2022) 11.00 Motorway Patrol. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. 1.00 Riviera. 2.00 Home
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 DVine Living. 1.30 Weekender. 2.00 House Of Wellness. 3.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Renters. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 Nature Gone Wild. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFLW. Western Bulldogs v Essendon. 9.15 MOVIE: Enemy Of The State. (1998) 12.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Poirot. 1.00 M*A*S*H. 2.00 Fawlty Towers. 3.20 MOVIE: The 14. (1973) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Secret Life Of The Auction House. 8.30 MOVIE: Rob Roy. (1995) 11.20 Poirot. 12.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Deal Or No Deal. 12.00 Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Ridiculousness. 2.00 King Of
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Night At The
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Meals In Minutes. 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Lidia’s Kitchen. 4.30 Freshly Picked. 5.00 The Chef’s Garden. 5.30 Everyday Gourmet. 6.00 Food Safari Earth. 6.30 Simply Provence. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Two Greedy Italians. 8.40 Costco Vs Supermarkets. 9.45 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 House Rules. 12.00 Rebel Wilson’s Pooch Perfect. 2.25 Intolerant Cooks. 3.00 MOVIE: Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. (2018) 5.25 MOVIE: Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse. (2023) 8.30 MOVIE: Passengers. (2016) 11.00 MOVIE: The Unholy. (2021) 1.05 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Rico To The Rescue. 3.00 The Block. 4.00
10.55 Travel Quest. 11.55 WorldWatch. 12.55 Soccer. Austn C’ship. Metrostars v Wests Apia FC. 3.00 Soccer. Austn C’ship. Preston Lions FC v NWS Spirit. 5.05 Going Places. 5.35 Trains At War. 6.30 News. 7.30 Orient Express: A Golden Era Of Travel. 8.25 75 Years At Longleat. 9.20 Royal Crisis: Countdown To Abdication. 10.20 Great Australian Walks. 11.15 Homicide. 2.45 Welcome To My Farm.
3.45 Urban Conversion. 4.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. 5.15 WorldWatch.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Bathurst 1000. Practice session. 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Bathurst 1000. Practice session and support races. 4.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Bathurst 1000. Top 10 Shootout. 6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise.
8.00 MOVIE: Die Hard: With A Vengeance. (1995) 10.30 MOVIE: Ambulance. (2022) 1.20 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Bathurst 1000. Top 10 Shootout. Replay. 3.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 It’s Academic. 5.00 House Of Wellness.
6.00 Getaway. 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 Our State On A Plate. 12.30 The Block. 3.20 David Attenborough’s Asia. 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Father Of The Bride. (1991) 9.35 MOVIE: Monster-In-Law.
Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 7.40 Where Is Anne Frank. (2021) 9.30 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014) 11.20 Master Gardener. (2022) 1.20 Lions For Lambs. (2007) 3.00 Mosley. (2019) 4.50 All At Sea. (2010) 6.30 The Four Musketeers: Revenge Of Milady.
6.00 Shopping. 8.30 Better Homes. 10.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Horse Racing. Caulfield Guineas and Hill Stakes Day. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Thunderbirds. 8.30 Tomorrow’s World. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 MOVIE: Nicholas Nickleby. (1947) 12.45 MOVIE: The Divided Heart. (1954) 2.40 MOVIE: Trapeze. (1956) 4.50 MOVIE: The Barefoot Contessa. (1954) 7.30 TBA. 1.20 Late Programs.
5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFLW. Richmond v North Melbourne. 9.15 MOVIE: Spider-Man 3. (2007) 12.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.30 Ski Rescue Down Under. 4.30 Hot Wheels. 5.30 MOVIE: Short Circuit. (1986) 7.30 MOVIE: Police Academy. (1984) 9.35 MOVIE: The Hangover. (2009) 11.40 Seinfeld. 12.10 Love Island Games. 2.40 Below Deck.
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. 2.30 Conquest Of The Skies. 3.20 Grand Designs NZ. 4.10 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. Final. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 Pilgrimage: The Road Through The Alps. Final. 7.00 News. 7.30 The Assembly. 8.15 Mystery Road: Origin. 9.10 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. 10.10 Mother And Son. 10.35 Take 5. 11.05 MOVIE: In My Blood It Runs. (2019) 12.25 Brush With Fame. 12.55 Rage. 3.00 Ask The Doctor. 3.30 The Art Of... 4.00 Gardening Aust. 5.00 Insiders.
6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 8.15 Crongton. 8.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.20 Abbott Elementary. 10.05 Speechless. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning
7.35 QI. 8.05 Sharon And Ozzy Osbourne. New. 9.10 Planet America: Wknd Ed. 9.55 Offsiders. 10.25 ER. 11.50 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 10.05 Beyond The Beaten Path. 11.00 Travel Quest. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Sailing. Sail Grand Prix. H’lights. 4.00 FIFA World Cup 2010: Our South Africa. 5.05 Going Places. 5.35 Trains At War. 6.30 News. 7.35 Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World. New. 8.30 King And Conqueror. New. 9.30 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries. 10.25 The Wonders Of Europe. 11.25 The Real Mo Farah. 12.35 Gloriavale: New Zealand’s Secret Cult. 2.10 Tough Trains. 3.10 Welcome To My Farm. 4.10 Urban Conversion. 4.40 Bamay. 5.00 WorldWatch.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 Bamay. 2.45 Jeopardy! 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.20 PBS Washington Week. 5.50 History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Suranne Jones Investigating Witch Trials. New. 9.30 Uncanny. 10.40 Hudson & Rex. 11.30 The Story Of. 12.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Lara. (2019) 8.00 The Four Musketeers: Revenge Of Milady. (1974) 10.00 Metronom. (2022) 11.55 Voyage Of The Damned. (1976) 2.55 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014) 4.45 Where Is Anne Frank. (2021) 6.35 Meek’s Cutoff. (2010) 8.30 True Grit. (2010) 10.35 Traffic. (2000) 1.20 Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Bathurst 1000. Support races and warm up. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Bathurst 1000. Build up and Race. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. 8.45 The Rise And Fall Of Kings Cross. New. 10.25 24 Hours In Police Custody. 11.25 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. 12.40 Miniseries: The Victim. 2.00 Home Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. 12.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Escape To The Country. 3.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 4.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Mr Bates Vs The Post Office. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Flesh And Blood. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Sydney v Carlton. 3.00 Duck Dynasty. 4.00 Full Custom Garage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Border Security USA. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Jurassic Park III. (2001) 10.30 MOVIE: Zombieland. (2009) 12.30 Late Programs.
Sunday, October 12
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Getaway. 11.00 MOVIE: Cage Of Gold. (1950) 12.45 MOVIE: A Run For Your Money. (1949) 2.30 MOVIE: Passport To Pimlico. (1949) 4.15 MOVIE: Yours, Mine And Ours. (1968) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 TBA. 11.00 Major Crimes. 12.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Surfing Aust. 3.00 Big Rigs Of Oz. 3.30 Project Impossible. 4.30 Young Sheldon. 5.00 Dinner With The Parents. 5.30 TBA. 7.30 MOVIE: Shazam! (2019) 10.10 TBA. 11.45 Gotham. 12.40 Arrow. 2.30 Allo! Allo! 3.30 Only Fools And Horses. 4.00 Barbie It Takes Two. 4.30 Late Programs.
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Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 Spicks And Specks. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch.
9.35 Planet America. 10.05 I Was Actually There. 10.40 News. 10.55 The Business. 11.10 Creative Types. 11.35 Grand Designs. 12.25 Long Lost Family. 1.10 Rage. 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Gardening Aust. 5.30 7.30.
ABC FAMILY
6.00 Kids’ Programs. 7.55 Kids’ Programs. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.55 Octonauts. 7.00 Rocket Club. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Gladiators. 9.35 The Crystal Maze. 10.25 Merlin. 11.05 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 11.30 Kids’ Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 10.05 Confucius Was A Foodie. 11.00 Great British Photography Challenge. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire. 3.00 Sorell 22: Country To Coast. New. 3.45 The Cook Up. 4.15 Who Do You Think You Are? US. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Dream Teams. New. 8.30 King And Conqueror. 9.25 Sydney’s Super Tunnel. 10.25 SBS News. 10.55 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. 11.30 Mayflies. 12.35 The Allegation. 2.35 Tough Trains. 3.35 Welcome To My Farm. 4.30 Growing A Greener World. 5.00 WorldWatch.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.25 Bamay. 3.00 Wine Lovers’ Guide. 3.30 History’s Crazy Rich Ancients. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Joe Lycett’s United States Of Birmingham. Final. 9.25 Buzzcocks. 10.10 The People Vs Robodebt. 11.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Finding You. (2020) 8.10 Meek’s Cutoff. (2010) 10.05 Girls Will Be Girls. (2024) 12.15 Knight Of Cups. (2015) 2.25 Lara. (2019) 4.15 The Four Musketeers: Revenge Of Milady. (1974) 6.15 The Way. (2010) 8.30 Lawless. (2012) 10.40 The Last Night Of Amore. (2023) 1.05 Late Programs.
Monday, October 13
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.10 Blankety Blank. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. 9.00 The Rookie. 10.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. 11.00 S.W.A.T. 12.00 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. New. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Motor MythBusters. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Crystal Hunters. 8.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Mighty Ships. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Keeping Up Appearances. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: The Gentle Gunman. (1952) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 10.40 Whitstable Pearl. 11.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30
6.00 Kids’ Programs. 7.55 Kids’ Programs. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Deadly 60. 9.05 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 11.05 Kids’ Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.20 Bamay. 2.50 David Harewood On Blackface. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Alone. 9.40 Hoarders. 11.25 Calipari: Razor’s Edge. 12.15 The Nine Lives Of. 1.10 Stone Cold Takes On America. 2.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 The Movie Show. 6.15 The Way. (2010) 8.30 Lara. (2019) 10.20 True Grit. (2010) 12.25 The Eagle Has Landed. (1976) 2.55 Bonneville. (2006) 4.35 Finding You. (2020) 6.50 Lord Of The Flies. (1963) 8.30 A Fistful Of Dollars. (1964) 10.25 The Grump: In Search Of An Escort. (2022) 12.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Outback Crystal Hunters. 2.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 8.00 Outback
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Poirot. 1.00 M*A*S*H. 2.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: The Man Upstairs. (1958) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Raisin. 10.40 Major Crimes. 11.40 Late Programs.
Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) 10.30 If You’re Listening. 10.50 News. 11.05 The Business. 11.25 Planet America. 11.55 You Can’t Ask That. 12.25 Grand Designs. 1.15 Long Lost Family. 2.00 Rage. 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Gardening Aust. 5.30 7.30.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. 10.00 Tough Trains. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Tell Me What You Really Think. 3.10 The Cook Up. 3.40 Black Cockatoo Crisis. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 The Idea Of Australia. New. 8.30 Great British Train Journeys From Above. 9.30 Code Of Silence. 10.25 SBS News. 10.55 I Am Scrooge. New. 11.45 Freezing Embrace. 1.25 Charles I: To Kill A King. 2.30 Tough Trains. 3.25 Urban Conversion. 4.30 Growing A Greener World. 5.00 WorldWatch. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.10 Blankety Blank. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
SBS
Al Jazeera.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Room For Improvement. 2.30 House Of Wellness. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Inspector George Gently. 10.45 Air Crash Inv. 11.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Poirot. 1.00 M*A*S*H. 2.00 Agatha Raisin. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: Tommy The Toreador. (1959) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Major Crimes. 11.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.40 Lord Of The Flies. (1963) 10.20 Like Water For Chocolate. (1992) 12.20 Waiting For Anya. (2020) 2.20 The Legend Of Longwood. (2014) 4.10 The Eagle Has Landed. (1976) 6.40 Whisky Galore. (2016) 8.30 For A Few Dollars More. (1965) 11.00 Midsommar. (2019) 1.40 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Outback Truckers. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: BTL. 9.30 Caught On Dashcam. 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00
ACROSS
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD
1 What is the blossom of a plant (6)
8 Which accessory is used to beautify (8)
9 Name a spotted leopard-like cat (6)
10 What is a pattern, mould, or the like (8)
11 Which alkane is used as a fuel (6)
12 Which W German river flows into the Rhine (4)
13 What is a summary prepared by a solicitor for a barrister (5)
16 What are short sharppointed nails (5)
19 Which unit of land measure is approximately a quarter of an acre (4)
21 To get back, is to do what (6)
22 Name an unnaturally highpitched voice in a man (8)
23 Hard-copy photographs are also called what (6)
24 Which nocturnal carnivores have sharp snouts and bushy ringed tails (8)
25 Name a custard-like food made from curdled milk (var. spell.) (6)
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2 What is a resinous varnish (7)
3 Name the other half of the animated duo ... and Gromit (7)
4 What might we call a thoroughly bad person (6)
5 Which broad earth elevation serves as a defence (7)
6 What describes a product made from clay (7)
7 When one pays regard, or heeds, one does what (7)
13 What is a fire built in the open (7)
14 Name the printing types in which the letters usually slope to the right (7)
Letters have a number value
E-QUATIONS
Some values are in the right hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.
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 Which term suggests personal liberty (7)
17 When one is fishing, one is doing what (7)
18 What do we call one who makes a garment by interlacing loops of yarn (7)
20 Name an excessive accumulation of serous fluid in a serous cavity (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 FOPPISH (a) Long-suffering (b) Vain and showy in dress (c) Stingy
2 LATENT (a) Belonging to the side (b) Most recent (c) Concealed
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:
Bird (3)
Forearm bones (5)
Earth Orbit Rendezvous (3)
Ethernet Hardware Address (3)
Forcibly banish (5)
Praise and honour (5)
Sacrificial table (5)
Struck with a hard blow (7)
Suit: “it’s you to a ...!“ (3)
Unspecified article (7)
Health
SUPPORT: Younger onset dementia can have a profound impact on individuals and families, being prepared and informed can help with navigating the challenges. PHOTO: Chokniti studios/ Shutterstock.com
YOUNGER ONSET DEMENTIA
By Dementia Australia
A new guide is now available to support the estimated 29,000 Australians living with younger onset dementia, which is any type of dementia in people under the age of 65 years old.
Dementia Australia CEO professor Tanya Buchanan said dementia can happen to anybody and it is possible to develop symptoms in your 30s, 40s and 50s.
“It is important that people impacted by younger onset dementia can access ageappropriate resources and support tailored to their lives,” she said.
“This guide will provide key information on the impact of younger onset dementia on individuals, families and carers, along with the supports and services available.
“We were proud to develop this guide in consultation with people living with younger
onset dementia, their families and carers.”
Dementia Australia Ambassador Tully Smyth, who cared for her mother Kay who lived with younger onset dementia, said the changes to her family’s lives after diagnosis were immense.
“It felt like an impossibly hard situation with no clear way out, at least not for a very long time,” she said.
A diagnosis of younger onset dementia can have a profound impact on individuals and their loved ones.
Being informed and prepared can help families navigate the challenges and make empowered decisions about care and planning.
People living with younger onset dementia can often experience stigma and unique challenges due to their stage of life.
People can be impacted emotionally, physically, socially and financially.
The guide is now freely available in print and online at dementia.org.au/younger-onsetdementia-guide.
HEALTHY REWARD: A walk can be a healthier reward for your pet than food. PHOTO: Valery Zotev/Shuttertsock. com
Pets Pet weight management
With Dr Ilze Nel Veterinary Affairs manager at Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Pet obesity is sadly a common yet preventable issue, and it often begins with good intentions.
We all need to shift the way we show love to our pets.
Too often, I see affection getting confused with food.
Love isn’t measured in mouthfuls.
A walk, a game, a scratch behind the ears or simply sitting together can be just as rewarding and far healthier in the long run for your pet.
By replacing food-based habits with connection, enrichment and quality time, we’re not only protecting our pet’s waistline, we’re supporting their whole wellbeing.
To support pet parents, the simple fourstep L.O.V.E. test can help you understand your pet’s weight status at home, as a rule of thumb, you should be able to feel your pet’s ribs without pressing hard, and they should have a visible waist without a sagging tummy.
• L: Locate the ribs. You should be able to feel them without a thick layer of fat.
• O: Observe from above. Your pet should have a visible, defined waistline.
• V: View from the side. Their abdomen should be tucked up, not sagging.
• E: Evaluate feeding behaviour. Are you measuring meals and accounting for all treats?
Here are five further vet-backed tips readers can use today:
1. Calculate Exact Calories: Know your pet’s specific daily needs based on age, weight, and activity.
2. Measure Every Meal: Weighing food is the most accurate way to control intake and avoid “guesstimating.”
3. Switch Out Unhealthy ‘Treats’: Reward with fun and affection, not food.
4. Prioritise an Exercise Plan: Add extra walks for your dog or use puzzle feeders and light games to get your cat “hunting” for their food.
5. Know What’s Normal: Regularly check your pet’s body condition. Sudden weight changes are a good reason to check in with your vet.
WEDDIN SHIRE COUNCIL
CAMP STREET, GRENFELL NSW 2810
PHONE: 6343 1212
DATES TO NOTE
Friday 10 October 2025 - Street Stall | Weddin Community Native Nursery
Friday 10 October 2025 - Recycling Collection | East
Saturday 11 October 2025 - Street Stall | Grenfell Girl Guides
Monday 13 October 2025 - Recycling Collection | West
Wednesday 15 October 2025 - Recycling Collection | Villages
Thursday 16 October 2025 - Ordinary Council Meeting | 5:00pm – Council Chambers
Friday 17 October 2025 - Street Stall | Grenfell Christian Bookshop
Saturday 18 October 2025 - Street Stall | Grenfell Christian Bookshop
Monday 20 October 2025 - Councillor Roadshow
ROAD & TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
Latest Road and Traffic Conditions information for Weddin Shire Council is available from NSW Live Traffic see: https:// www.livetraffic.com/ Weddin Shire Council staff regularly monitors and updates the information on Live Traffic NSW. Should any further information be required please contact Council’s Infrastructure Services Department on (02) 6343 1212.
COMMUNITY NOTICE – COMPLETION OF MAJOR UPGRADE WORKS | NOWLANS ROAD
Weddin Shire Council is pleased to advise that major upgrade works on Nowlans Road have been completed from Grimms Lane, Bimbi extending a further 1.5 km towards Bimbi Forest NSW and the road is open to traffic.
This project is part of the NSW Governments Fixing Local Roads Program (FLRP) and Roads to Recovery (RTR), delivering a total upgraded road length of 7.5 km, extending from the Bimbi–Quandialla Road intersection through to Bimbi Forest.
The minor finishing works, including line marking, signage, and guidepost installation—will be carried out during October 2025. These activities will be clearly marked with temporary traffic signage for safety. Road users are requested to follow all temporary signage directions during this period. The Work will be undertaken between 7.00am and 5.00pm (Monday to Friday). Some limited noise and dust may occur due to these minor construction activities; however, every effort will be made to minimise impacts on residents. Note: Work is subject to satisfactory weather conditions.
Should you require further information, please contact Infrastructure Services Department on 02 6343 1212 during normal business hours or via email to mail@ weddin.nsw.gov.au
COMMUNITY NOTICE | ESSENTIAL ENERGY
OUTAGE NOTIFICATION
Essential Energy have advised that there will be temporary interruptions to power supply on the following days:
Friday 10 October 2025
Yorke Street Greenethorpe NSW 2809
From 9:30am – 3:00pm
Thursday 23 October 2025
Pump Site, Railway Street Caragabal NSW 2810
From 9:00am – 4:00pm
Thursday 23 October 2025
Service Kiosk, Wyalong Street Caragabal NSW 2810
From 9:00am – 4:00pm
Thursday 23 October 2025
Wyalong Street Caragabal NSW 2810
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For more information about the power outages please call Essential Entergy Customer Contact Team on 13 20 80
COMMUNITY NOTICE | COUNCILLOR ROADSHOW
Councillors along with the Executive Management Team will be out visiting each village on Monday 20 October 2025; this is your opportunity to pop in and meet your councillors, have a chat and let them know what is great and what is not so great. The Councillors will be at the following locations: 9:45am – 10:15am
Greenethorpe Soldiers’ Memorial Hall
11:30am – 12:00noon Bimbi RFS Shed
1:45pm – 2:15pm
Quandialla Soldiers’ Memorial Hall
2:45pm – 3:15pm Caragabal Memorial Hall
COMMUNITY NOTICE | SWIMVAC
2026
Enrol now for summer! Thanks to Project Elevate, proudly funded by the NSW State Government, Royal Life Saving is bringing accessible swimming and water safety lessons to regional NSW this summer. The program runs from 12 January 2026 – 23 January 2026. Bookings are now open. For further information and bookings, visit https://www. drowningprevention.org.au/swimvac
PUBLIC NOTICE | HELP STRENGTHEN DROUGHT RESILIENCE IN WEDDIN SHIRE
Lifeline Central West is inviting local residents to take part in face-to-face conversations about how drought impacts life in rural areas, and what support would make a difference during future droughts. This important project is part of the Central West NSW Regional Drought Resilience Plan, being delivered in partnership with five local councils: Weddin, Cowra, Cabonne, Orange, and Blayney. Contribute your lived experience to help shape better drought support in your community via participation in small informal group discussions. Weddin Shire Focus Group Sessions are being held at the following locations:
Tuesday 14 October 2025
3:00pm – 6:00pm
Grenfell Bowling Club
Wednesday 15 October 2025
10:00am – 1:00pm
Quandialla Soldiers’ Memorial Hall
Wednesday 15 October 2025
2:00pm – 5:00pm
Greenethorpe Soldiers’ Memorial Hall
Register for a focus group or participate in the online survey: www.regionalcommunity
PUBLIC NOTICE | TAYLOR PARK
The Taylor Park redevelopment and inclusive playground is nearing completion. The park and facilities, excluding the public toilets, will remain closed to the public until further notice.
Lawns have been reseeded to help restore the park to a vibrant green space. Council asks all visitors to remain on the footpaths and avoid walking on the newly seeded areas to allow the grass to establish properly.
Council thanks the community for its ongoing patience as the project reaches its final stages. We understand there is strong interest in the reopening of the playground and can confirm that work is progressing as efficiently as possible, while maintaining appropriate safety standards on site. Please be aware that workers and equipment remain onsite. Further updates will be shared here and on Council’s Facebook page.
The official opening of the new area will be taking place on Saturday 1 November at 10:00am, further information will
be released closer to the date. For more information on the project, visit: www.weddin.nsw.gov.au
PUBLIC NOTICE | EMERGENCY SEWER
MAIN EXTENSION WORK
Council wishes to advise that Emergency Sewer Main Works will be carried out on Dalton Street Grenfell NSW 2810 from Tuesday 7 October 2025 to Friday 17 October 2025. Excavation works will be undertaken, works will take place within the road reserve area under a partial road closure, which will remain in place for the duration of the works. Work hours will be from 7:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (excluding weekends). Residents and motorists on Dalton Street will retain access during the partial road closure, with traffic control in place to manage safe movement.
Council wishes to advise that from Monday 13 October 2025 to Friday 24 October 2025, emergency sewer mains relining work will be carried out on North, South, and Monger Streets, Grenfell NSW 2810. Work will take place within the road reserve area under a partial road closure, which will remain in place for the duration of the works. Work hours will be from 7:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (excluding weekends). Residents and motorists on North, South, and Monger Streets will retain access during the partial road closure, with traffic control in place to manage safe movement.
Noise and dust may be generated due to the excavation and use of plant and equipment on site; however, every effort will be made to minimise disruption to nearby residents.
Council apologises for any inconvenience caused during this period and thanks the community for their understanding and cooperation.
For further information, please contact Council’s Infrastructure Services Department on 02 6343 1212 during normal business hours or via mail@weddin.nsw. gov.au
PUBLIC NOTICE | POOL SAFETY
Does your pool meet the safety standards? The NSW Government have a Pool ‘Self Assessment’ Checklist for pools built or installed after 1 May 2013. For further information see: https://www.swimmingpoolregister.nsw. gov.au/checklists
SERVICE NSW | OPENING HOURS
Council wishes to advise that the Service NSW Counter opening hours are:
Monday 8:30am – 12:30pm & 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am – 12:30pm & 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am – 12:30pm & 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Thursday 8:30am – 12:30pm & 1:30pm – 4:00pm Friday 8:30am – 12:30pm & 1:30pm – 4:00pm
The Council Cashier is open Monday to Friday from 8:30am – 12:30pm & 1:30pm – 4:00pm.
COUNCIL
| REQUEST FOR TENDER
Weddin Shire Council invites submissions for the following Request for Tender: • RFT 4/2025 | Deep Lift Asphalt Work at Grenfell & Quandialla Intersections | Closes 12:00noon Tuesday 28 October 2025.
Further information can be obtained from Council’s website: https://www.weddin.nsw.gov.au/Council/ Tenders-Quotations-and-Expressions-of-Interest
CAREER WITH COUNCIL | POSITION
Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified and/ or experienced staff to meet Council’s Operational Plan requirements for the following position:
• General Labourer – Full time
Further information can be obtained from Council’s website: https://www.weddin.nsw.gov.au/Council/About-OurOrganisation/Employment/VACANY-GENERAL-LABOURER
GAMBLEAWARE WEEK 2025 – 20–26 OCTOBER
Gambling should always be a choice, not a risk. This GambleAware Week, Weddin Shire Council encourages our community to stay informed and make safe decisions around gambling.
If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulties with gambling, support and resources are available. Learn more and access helpful tools here: https://www. gambleaware.nsw.gov.au/resources-and-education/ awareness-campaigns/be-aware-visit-gambleaware Let’s work together to keep gambling safe and responsible.
GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR DEFIBRILLATORS AT COMMUNITY
SPORT FACILITIES
The NSW Government’s 2025/2026 Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program is now open.
Eligible sport and active recreation organisations across NSW can apply for grants of up to $3,000 to help purchase and install Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) at local facilities.
Key Information: Applications open: 25 September 2025
Closing date: 1 December 2025 at 1:00 PM, or earlier if funding is exhausted
Total funding available: $500,000
Grant amount: Up to $3,000 per AED package
Allocation: First-in, first-served
This program supports increased access to life-saving equipment at community sporting venues.
To view the program guidelines, check eligibility, and apply, please visit: https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/grants/localsport-defibrillator-grant-program
FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK
As mentioned in my previous newsletter, please be safe and vigilant on our road network. With farmers commencing windrowing there is more machinery movement and this will increase over coming months. A reminder to please take care when approaching level crossings, again we have seen a significant crash at a passive railway crossing on Mary Gilmore Way. I have written to the Minister for Regional Transport requesting the installation of an active warning system, flashing lights and boom gates to be fitted to this passive rail crossing.
And as the weather warms up, the Grenfell Aquatic Centre will open for the 2025/2026 Season on Monday 13 October 2025. The Quandialla Swimming Pool will open for the 2025/2026 Season on Tuesday 4 November 2025. The opening times for both facilities is available on Council’s website: https://www.weddin.nsw.gov.au/Community/ Recreation-Facilites I would like to welcome our new and returning lifeguards.
On Monday 20 October 2025, Councillors will be visiting the villages providing an opportunity for residents to meet and chat about issues concerning them, that have not been previously raised and also for Councillors to hear positive feedback. See Council’s Facebook Page for the location and time of the visits and also see information in the newsletter above.
Have a great week.
Paul Best MAYOR
Mayor Paul Best Councillor Wezley Makin
Councillor Michael Neill
Councillor Jan Parlett
Deputy Mayor Colleen Gorman
Councillor Jeanne Montgomery
Councillor John Niven
Councillor Simon Rolls Councillor Chad White
Brad Shephard, Jack Buckley and John Johnson raised more than $42,000 towards the total million-dollar effort for
Flying high for rural health
By RENEE POWELL
A team of central west pilots have raised more than $42,000 towards a million-dollar effort for the Royal Flying Doctor service.
Forbes’ flying pharmacist Jack Buckley, Grenfell farmer John Johnson and Cowra farmer Brad Shephard completed the 13-day Outback Air Race from Uluru to Canarvon Team 3GenPharmers spent spent 47 hours in the air, covering 9500km, to be part of the 3500km challenge.
One of the highlights for Shephard, also known as the Farmer From Down Under for his social media presence, was meeting a Royal Flying Doctor Service team at work in Port Hedland.
“We stopped in to get fuel, the RFDS was over there and they invited us in for coffee,” he said.
Speaking with doctors and nurses about their work, the team posed for photos with the RFDS plane and were soon all back in the air – but it brought home the importance of the effort they’d been involved in.
The Outback Air Race takes to the skies every three years, challenging teams of pilots and their passengers to fly over some of Australia’s most geographically challenging and stunning landscapes whilst raising critical funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
The challenge started at Uluru, competitors visiting Alice Springs, Daly Waters, Tennant Creek and as they headed to the remote north west of the continent and the top
end to the finish line in Canarvon, WA. It’s not as much about speed as it is accuracy: teams needing to fly over a target and ranked on being closest to their nominated time for each leg of the race.
From those initial views flying out over Uluru and Kata Tjuta across the ever-changing landscapes, the views were amazing, Mr Shephard said.
Grenfell’s John Johnson described the challenge as “an absolutely wonderful experience”.
“We met a lot of great people and saw a lot of Australia from the air,” he said.
“The west coast of Australia is just beautiful – some of those blue waters, the white sands and then the red of the desert.”
The only disappointment a lot of smoke over the Kimberley, which he’d driven through and hoped to see from the air.
Team 3GenPharmers accounted well for themselves, Mr Johnson said – fifth in the fundraising and ninth in overall race standings.
“Of those eight, seven have done the race before … so overall I think we went pretty well,” he said.
They met a lot of good people and got to spend time in some great communities, he added, it’s hard to pick a highlight because the whole trip itself was an experience.
“Having 39 planes arrive at a location was quite incredible,” he said. “Some of the places we went to it was really great.”
Some communities waived landing fees for the fundraisers and
even put on welcome receptions, drinks and food.
But the mood in the camp was most certainly at a high when – on the final day of racing – they received news that overall funding had reached $1 million, the highest for the challenge in its history.
All funds raised support the RFDS nationally to continue providing emergency aeromedical and primary health care services to people who live, work or travel in rural and remote Australia.
Stuart Payne, race manager, said every aircraft, crew and supporter was part of this year’s success.
“The Outback Air Race is about more than flying. It’s about connection, generosity, and keeping the spirit of the outback alive for the communities who need it most,” he said.
Brad Shephard, John Johnson and Jack Buckley spent about 48 hours in the plane on their round trip from Forbes and home again.
TEAM 3GEN PHARMERS, JACK BUCKLEY, BRAD SHEPHARD AND JOHN JOHNSON, WITH THE ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE TEAM THEY MET.
The Outback Air Race for the Royal Flying Doctor Service took participants over some incredible Australian landscapes.
PHOTO: Brad Shephard, Farmer From Down Under
The Outback Air Race for the Royal Flying Doctor Service took participants over some incredible Australian landscapes.
PHOTO: Brad Shephard, Farmer From Down Under
Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Beau’s racing dreams on track
By BRENDAN MCCOOL
Since racing in the 2025 FIM SGP3 Speedway World Championship in May Beau Bailey has gone from strength to strength on the Speedway circuit, Following his bronze medal in the World Championships, Beau moved up from the 250cc bike to the 500cc category and worked hard on mastering the bigger engine with plenty of practise while still in Europe.
He had a strong showing at his first race in the 500cc category during Germanys Night of the Fights event on September 5, coming in ninth place, securing eight
points and missing out on the semi finals by just one point.
Following this, Beau’s 2026/27 racing season has been secured with Beau securing a contract with Danish club Region Varde Elitesport to race with them in the Danish league, and is currently in talks with a Polish club to race for in Poland.
Returning back to Australia to finish out the rest of the year, Beau drove in his first 500cc class race in Australia at the State of Origin test match on Saturday, 4 October at Mildura.
This race meeting pitted teams of racers from NSW, QLD, Victoria and South Aus-
tralia.
Beau remained undefeated in the four rounds of the State of Origin test match, almost breaking the track record twice during his race, coming with half a second. His strong results on the track helped the NSW team secure the win.
Beau said he is finding the 500cc class a lot better to ride than the 250cc class as it provides a lot more power to play with and is more fun to ride.
Since moving on to the 500cc class, Beau said he’s been practicing as much as he can and testing a lot of things out on his equipment.
During the 2026/27 sea-
son, which is set to run from March to October, Beau could be racing up to three days a week across the Polish and Danish League.
Beau will also be aiming to compete in the Australian Championships with the hopes to qualify for the Grand Prix (SGP).
Tim Bailey, Beau’s dad, said Beau qualified for the 250cc and now wants to get there again in the 500cc.
Beau’s goal for this year is to qualify for the SGP 2 which includes the 500cc under 21s category.
Beau said he would like to thank all of his supporters and sponsors who have provided support to him.
Vonthien player of match in Platypi premiership
RUGBY UNION
Forbes rugby union’s under 14s are central west premiers - and local talent was key to their grand final success.
Quandialla’s Tom Vonthien, the number 8, scored the opening try for the Platypi and was named player of the match for his outstanding efforts through the game.
Grenfell’s Jack Protheroe and Caragabal’s George Troth are also members of the winning side.
Vonthien’s try, converted, gave the Platypi an early lead in the grand final.
Dubbo replied with a converted try in the 13th minute to take the score to 7-7, then took a 12-7 lead with another try in the 18th minute.
Inspirational captain Tom Johnson intercepted a Dubbo pass off the line-out to score two minutes later with Eli again adding the extras to put Forbes back in front 14-12. But when Forbes had a
great 50-metre individual try with Ned Glasson adding the extras bringing the score to 28-22.
player sin-binned Dubbo swooped, scoring out wide to take it to 17-14 then extending their lead to 22-14 with 14 minutes to go.
Another barnstorming run by Tom Vonthien swung the momentum back Forbes’ way, with Eli’s kick narrowing the gap to 22-21.
Forbes was down a player again, with another sin bin following a controversial call, but with minutes left, Eli Bowden-Boland scored a
The young Platypi just held Dubbo out through the game’s dying stages for the win.
Manager Matt Hazell described the victory as a true team effort, especially given the side had three injuries early in the game.
Every player gave it everything they had to win.
Tom Vonthien was named player of the grand final and was a stand out for Forbes, along with captain Tom Johnson and Eli Bowden-Boland.
Forbes’ Under 14s and Under 16s both claimed premierships and “unreal” was how Forbes Rugby Union’s junior club president Dan Beard described the efforts of the two sides in two tough grand finals against Dubbo Roos Blue teams.
Both sides recorded a loss
in the first week of finals, but found their resolve and their next level to put in outstanding performances on grand final day.
“It showed great character, great resolve of the players and coaches,” Beard said.
“The commitment just shows and we couldn’t be any prouder of our little club,” he said.
Forbes’ 16s triumphed 4321, Thompson Hurford running in three tries and Ash Kennedy two with Frank McMahon and Bobby Mundy adding one apiece for the total.
Mac Glasson, four goals, was outstanding and received man of the match honours for his efforts in guiding the team around the park.
“They’re a credit to their coaches, all long associated with Forbes rugby union, and testament to the club’s consistency and effort,” Beard said.
Another Sweet victory for Lexy at Canola Cup
By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
Eugowra’s annual day of racing, fashion and celebration was capped off by a historic win in the Kriden Farms 2025 Canola Cup by locally owned three-year-old Sweet On Lexy.
Owned by Forbes’ Lex Crosby, who was Eugowra Harness Racing Club president for nine years and now president of the Forbes Diggers Harness Racing Club reflected on the significance of the win.
“A lot of these events I’ve developed and put together when I was president so it’s great to win,” Lex said.
Trained and driven by Bathurst’s Bernie Hewitt, Sweet On Lexy went into the $30,000 feature race as the $1.15 favourite and while expectations were high with a strong heat performance the weekend before, the race was hard-fought with Sweet On Lexy drawing barrier nine.
“You never know in racing, he had
the form to win but it was a tough run,” Lex said.
Sweet On Lexy is the ninth generation of a mare Lex’s father bought back in 1955.
“We’ve been breeding from that family for 70 years, I’m 72 now so all my life I’ve grown up with that family of horses.”
Sweet On Lexy’s dam, I’m With Lexy claimed the same race in 2017 adding to the emotion of the win for Lex and making this the first time a horse and it’s dam have both won the Canola Cup.
Local contender Denver Colorado, trained by Forbes’ Jason Gaffney and driven by Canowindra’s Mat Rue
The day was filled with some incredible racing including a breakthrough moment for Bathurst’s 16-year-old Ella Turnbull who raced in her fourth drive to claim her first career win aboard Kadar in the Cabonne Shire Council and Forbes Livestock Pace.
Kadar is trained by Ella’s dad Josh Turnbull and owned by her mum Jess Turnbull.
Race caller on the day, Craig Dumesny said that was a big effort for Ella considering she has only just started driving.
placed seventh in the highly contested Cup.
The Gundamain Feedlot Canola Cup Gold Consolation was also taken out by trainer and driver Bernie Hewitt, this time with locally owned pacer Watch Me Raider who is raced by Ashley Hazell of Forbes and Dean Nealon of Grenfell.
Other winners in the nine-race program included Tukurua (Harrison Ross), Jasperstimetoshine (Jye Coney), Shevchenko (Jett Turnbull), Reason to Party (Olivia Frisby), Auntie Lou (Isobel Ross) and Cassius Deck (Amanda Turnbull).
Craig added the Eugowra Harness Racing Club were rewarded for their hard work when a huge crowd attended the famous Canola Cup race meeting.
Ben Lister, 6 Alex Wright, 7 Tom Johnson (Captain), 8 Tom Vonthien, 9 Nick Green, 10 Ned Glasson, 11 Charlie Wallder, 12 Amelia Grayson, 13 Eli Bowden-Boland, 14 Harry Quade, 15 Ollie Hazell, 16 Spencer Douglas, 17 George Troth, 18 Lucy McFadyen, 19 Daisy Rice, 20 James Oborn, 21 Max Osborne 22 Jack Protheroe, 23 Hugh Crothers, 24 Ned Osborne with coach Randall Grayson and manager Matt Hazell.
Watch Me Raider took out the Gundamain Feedlot Gold Cup Consolation with trainer and driver Bernie Hewitt. Gundamain Feedlot sponsorsTess and Andrew Herbert congratulate Watch Me Raider owner Dean Nealon of Grenfell.
Kriden Farms 2025 Canola Cup winner Sweet on Lexy with - owner Lex Crosby and Lex’s two daughters and grandaughter Heidi and Olivia Holland and Rebecca Crosby. PHOTOS: Madeline Blackstock
Beau Bailey with his mechanic Keijo Busch who lent his expertise over in Europe.
PHOTO: Beau Bailey Racing’s Facebook page
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Recently, Grenfell Girlannas, Marley Loader, Darcie Osborne and Meadow Mooney were selected for the U16’s Woodbridge Cup League Tag Representative Team. This team participated in the Westpac Blues Tag Gala Day, held at St. Marys on 27 September, attracting teams from all over NSW, ACT and even WA.
The girls competed in four games and came against some strong opposition. They played Group 10 Junior League, Group 16 South as well as Canberra Regional
North and Sydney League Tag.
Whilst the team didn’t come away with a win, the games were very close and the girls determination and teamwork shone throughout the day and improved each time they took the field.
Marley was fortunate enough to captain the side in game two which was a great opportunity and something she should be proud of.
Well done girls, the Grenfell Goannas hope you had a great time and gained experience.
Darcie Osborne, Meadow Mooney and Marley Loader were selected for the U16’s Woodbridge Cup League Tag Representative Team. PHOTOS: Supplied