Parkes Champion-Post

Leaders returned

Neil Westcott mayor, Marg Applebee deputy as new councillors take up role

NEIL Westcott and Marg Applebee

will serve as Parkes Shire Council’s mayor and deputy mayor for the next two years after our new councillors made their first decision.

Our shire’s 10 councillors took their oath of office one by one at the council chambers on Tuesday afternoon, before the election.

There were two nominations for each role, with Cr Neil Westcott and Cr Glenn Wilson nominated for mayor and Cr Marg Applebee and Cr Ken McGrath nominated for deputy mayor.

Voting was by show of hands, with voting split seven to three on both counts.

Mayor Neil Westcott said he was humbled by the support of his fellow councillors as well as the first preference votes of the community.

He welcomed new councillorsMatthew Scherer, Joy Paddison and Doug Pout and said he looked forward to their advice and ideas to advance the shire.

Returning fellow councillors are George Pratt, Bill Jayet, Ken McGrath, Glenn Wilson and Louise O’Leary.

There is plenty in the planning for the shire in the four-year term ahead.

“To all of the staff at Parkes Shire Council we are so fortunate to have you all,” Cr Westcott said.

“The term promises to be an extraordinary time for the Parkes shire and we the council look forward to sharing that journey with you.

“This is an exciting time for the Parkes shire, what a privilege for us to find ourselves right here and right now.”

Deputy Mayor Marg Applebee also

thanked the community and councillors for their support.

“I look forward to continuing the work that we started last year as mayor and deputy and I intend to work hard - as hard if not harder - than what I have done in my first term of council,” Cr Applebee said.

“I look forward to working alongside our new council and representing our communities - very importantly our communities, it’s not just the community of Parkes.”

Both mayor and deputy acknowledged the contribution of three councillors not reelected, thanking Daniel Weber and Jacob Cass for the notable difference they made in the shire in their term.

Cr Westcott paid tribute to Ken Keith’s long service to the community.

“Ken Keith, it is difficult to put into words that do justice your 40 years of service to the Parkes shire, the state of NSW and I wouldn’t be understating it to say to the Australian nation itself,” Cr Westcott said.

“When you consider the influence and relationships you worked so hard for over such a long time.

“Thank you, and by extension Sue, for giving half your life in selfless service to the community you love, and to the causes you have been most passionate about.”

Cr Westcott then announced that Parkes Shire Council would selfreport to the Independant Commission Against Corruption on all allegations made in the lead up to the election in an online blog published by Cr Glenn Wilson, and await their response.

Parkes Shire councillors (back) Doug Pout, George Pratt, Bill Jayet, Matthew Scherer, Ken McGrath, Glenn Wilson (front) Joy Paddison, Mayor Neil Westcott,

Deputy Mayor Marg Applebee and Louise O’Leary.

What’s on in and around Parkes

HOMEGROWN PARKES

Saturday, October 12

If you like the idea of locally grown markets, Homegrown Parkes market stalls will have heaps on offer. Central West Lachlan Landcare want people to know how easy it is to grow your own at home. These local markets are an opportunity to support local and keep funds in our community/region purchase produce that has not travelled hundreds of kilometres. Central West Lachlan Landcare are pleased to be working with Parkes Community Arts and Parkes Shire Council to get people back into their gardens and live their best life! Homegrown Parkes will be held in Cooke Park between 9am and 2pm.

COME AND TRY DAY AT PARKES

POOL

Saturday, October 12

Bring your towel and your goggles and have a go at a skill for life. Parkes Sharks coaches will be on standby for a few games and drills to have some fun. Who knows you may be ready to join your first squad.

PEAK HILL GARDEN TOUR

Sunday, October 13

The Peak Hill Garden tour will be departing from the Peak Hill Post Office at 12:30pm. The cost is free and afternoon tea will be provided at the last garden. For all enquiries, please contact Maureen Attenborough on 0427 691 865.

TRUNDLE PINK RIBBON NIGHT

Friday, October 18

Head out to the Trundle Golf Club for an awesome night of prizes, raffles, the famous auction and lots of laughs all while raising money towards a cancer free future.

TRUNDLE ABBA FESTIVAL

Saturday, October 19

Let’s celebrate 50 years of Waterloo with the biggest and best Trundle ABBA Festival yet at Berryman Oval, Trundle! Featuring Bjorn Again, Furnace and the Fundamentals, Disco Revolution, DJ Diggz and Adante Adante Choir. Tickets on sale now: bit.ly/ TrundleABBAtickets2024

TOM CURTAIN IN BOGAN GATE

Saturday, October 19

Tom is passionate about bringing his show to towns and communities that are often overlooked on the entertainment trail. At the Bogan Gate Pub from 5:30pm to 8:30pm there will be live music and entertainment from the Katherine Outback Experience horse and dog show. Book your tickets now via https://events.humanitix.com/tomcurtain-bogangate2024

CENTRAL WEST CAR CLUB SHOW

‘N’ SHINE

Saturday, October 19

Feature vehicle this year’s Show n’ Shine is utes! Come see the massive display at Pioneer Oval Parkes. Gold coin entry for specta

tors 9am to 3pm and proceeds go to charity. presentation will be at 2pm.

TULLAMORE GARDEN RAMBLE

Saturday, October 26

Proudly hosted by the Kooringle Fundraiser Committee. Enjoy a day of exploring five local gardens. Take in the scenery while enjoying morning tea and lunch. After the garden ramble, meet back at the Tullamore Bowling Club for raffles and a guest speaker. All money raised goes to the residents of the MPHS. Tickets available at 123Tix

AN AFTERNOON ON THE GREEN

Saturday, October 26

At the Trundle Golf Course a 9 hole 3 person person ambrose will be held to raise funds for the Trundle Children Centre to purchase equipment for the new multi purpose room. 3 person ambrose will start at 1:30pm followed by a family fun afternoon at 4pm and BBQ dinner from 5pm. There will be face painting, jumping castles and lots of fun activities. There will also be a monster raffle. RSVP to the centre at 68921022 or staff@trundlecc.com.au

Senior Journalist

Renee Powell 0448 238 023 rpowell@midwestmedia.com.au

Journalists Brendan McCool 0448 238 254 bmccool@midwestmedia.com.au

Maddie Blackstock 0478 675 220 mblackstock@midwestmedia.com.au

The Parkes Champion-Post welcomes your thoughts and feedback on issues in the Parkes community. If you have a story lead or prepared article and photographs you’d like published contact the senior journalist Renee Powell on 0448 238 023. A new Parkes Champion-Post office is planned to open in Clarinda Street in the coming months.

Classifieds 02 6342 1044 mbrown@midwestmedia.com.au

Advertising Joanne Simpson 0448 241 917 jsimpson@midwestmedia.com.au

Northparkes celebrates 30 years with the community

By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK

NORTHPARKES

celebrated 30 years on Saturday and what a party it was.

It’s understood 8000 people packed into Cooke Park for an evening of live music, headlined by Daryl Braithwaite who closed the night out with ‘Horses’ before fireworks lit up the sky.

Northparkes Mines officially opened on August 17, 1994 with mining commencing the year prior.

To celebrate the milestone Northparkes hosted a concert to celebrate with the community, with food vendors, kids entertainment and a fantastic line-up of live music.

For the little partygoers there were jumping castles and ball pits, a visit from Bluey and face painting.

The weather was perfect, with chairs and

picnic blankets set out across the park.

The popular Tristan McManus was the MC for the night.

Professional musician, First Nations activist Isaac Compton was the first performance to get the celebration started - and get the celebration started he did.

DJ Sammy kept the party going before local band Foxxy Cleopatra took to the stage, delighting the audience with a huge set of singalong favourites to get you dancing.

The tone was set for Daryl Braithwaite to make an appearance on the Cooke Park stage.

The artist paid tribute to Elvis and our annual festival, rocking out Hound Dog, and highly anticipated ‘Horses’ was sung loudly by all.

An impressive display of fireworks ended the night and marked a milestone for Northparkes Mines.

Lake Endeavour, the place to be this summer

By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK

THE Lake Endeavour Activation Project, is nearly competed for all to enjoy this summer.

Installation of the floating safety buoys, construction of the waterless toilets and floating walkway are now complete.

Council is currently undertaking a comprehensive water quality testing program which is scheduled for completion by summer.

Swimming is not yet encouraged due to the testing and the water temperature still being below health limits.

Lake Endeavour will be the first developed natural water location for recreational use in the Parkes Shire thanks to $1 million in funding from the NSW Government.

This exciting new development enables locals and visitors to enjoy the fantastic natural beauty of Lake Endeavour.

Safety upgrades as well as the installation of new recreational infrastructure were made to the lake due to the NSW Government’s Places to Swim program.

This program encourages people to get active in, on and around Lake Endeavour - from swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding, to fishing, walking and relaxing by the water.

The recreational use of Lake Endeavour has been a long-held desire for many in our community, and with the funding received Parkes Shire Council is delighted to bring this vision to life.

The Lake Endeavour Activation project is proudly funded by the NSW Government’s Places to Swim grant program as part of the Open Spaces Program.

Local year 12 students begin HSC

As year 12 students near the end of their 13-year schooling careers, the HSC Class of 2024 are finalising preparations for their upcoming written exams in October.

The NSW class of 2024 has a record of 80,166 students completing at least one HSC course this year, with 76,221 of those students set to sit at least one HSC exam. HSC written exams are scheduled to commence on Tuesday, October 15 with English Paper 1 and conclude on Friday, November 8 with Geography.

We wish all our local HSC students the best of luck for their exams and for their next steps into the future. View our special feature of the Class of 2024 on pages 10-14.

Floating safety buoys have been installed at Lake Endeavour. PHOTO: Supplied

More than 8000 people are understood to have packed into Cooke Park for Northparkes’ Cheers to 30 Years festival.

Foxxy Cleopatra had the crowd dancing.Isaac Compton delighted the audience.

Daryl Braithwaite headlined a fantastic live music line up on Saturday night.

Jess a finalist in Australasian awards

Jessica Kinsela of Parkes Dance Co is in the running for the honour of Dance Studio Owner of the Year in the 2024 Australasian Dance Education Awards.

These awards seek to recognise the hard work of teachers, studio owners and high school dance teachers and to raise awareness of the importance of dance education and the impact it can have on individuals and communities - and Parkes Dance Co is a perfect example of this.

“My love for dance started when I was just three years old, and from the very first moment, I knew it was something special,” Jess said.

“That love only grew stronger over the years, and it led me to

a lifelong passion for teaching and sharing dance with others.

“When the opportunity came up to purchase Parkes Dance Co., I knew it was my calling.

“It felt like the perfect fit for me, and I was excited to bring my vision to life.

“Teaching dance has always been one of my greatest joys, and I feel incredibly fortunate to guide and inspire the next generation of dancers.”

Parkes Dance Co has now grown to 250 students enjoying dance locally and the atmosphere in the studio is something special.

The love of dance and community shone when they rallied to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House earlier this year.

“I am most proud of my dance community raising over $13,000 for Dance for Sick Kids in 2024 - over doubling our donations in 2022 and 2023,” Miss Jess said.

“Shout out to the amazing PDC parents, students, teachers and community! I am so grateful to have such a supportive community.”

Being a finalist in the awards is not only about the studio itself, but about the dance community that has been built at Parkes Dance Co.

The winners of the 2024 Australasian Dance Education Awards will be announced at the official presentation evening on Saturday October 26 at the Bangarra Dance Theatre in Sydney.

Parkes celebrates 40 years of Lachlan National Trust

By BRENDAN McCOOL

The Lachlan Branch of the National Trust met for a tree planting and viewing of a commemorative plaque on Thursday, October 3 at 10.30am, at the Parkes Wetlands Development.

The plaque was donated by National Trust Australia and the tree was selected by Parkes Council to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the inaugural meeting of the local branch of Lachlan National Trust.

Lachlan National Trust’s Gai Baker said the local branch of the Lachlan National Trust was first formed with a gathering of interested friends at the house of Pixie Tom 40 years ago.

Ms Baker said she wishes to thank Hannah FarrantJayet and Michael Chambers from Parkes Shire Council for making the tree planting and installation of the commemorative plaque possible at the Parkes Wetlands.

Parkes Shire Council’s Manager Environment and Sustainability (Acting) Michael Chambers said it was fantastic to see many local community groups interested in the Parkes Wetlands.

“This site is the perfect location for the Lachlan Branch of the National Trust to plant a commemorative tree as the wetlands are part of Parkes’ water infrastruc-

ture history, and will flourish into the future as part of our natural heritage,” Mr Chambers said.

Work began on the Parkes Wetlands in 2019 at the site of the decommissioned Parkes Sewage Treatment Plant effluent ponds with a focus on revegetation with local native plants, and the creation of various wetland features to provide varying habitat elements to cater for different species.

Earthworks at the site of the wetlands began in mid 2023, with water flowing into the site from September 2023.

Around that time, revegetation efforts were commenced with local volunteers, community groups and industry joining forces to plant more than three thousand individual plants across the site..

Council’s revegetation activities at the time focused on planting macrophytes and sedges in the pond to create habitat for species that prefer dense vegetation close to water.

Efforts have also been made to link the wetland to the high-quality riparian corridor along Goobang Creek by reestablishing Fuzzy Box community.

Parkes Wetlands was designed by Australian Wetland Consulting to attract a diversity of fauna, including open-

water species, waders, insectivorous birds, and birds of prey.

The wetland is intended to be ephemeral, receiving flows of recycled water from Parkes’ Advanced

Water Recycling Facility. The water levels will vary seasonally, and subsequently, assemblages of wildlife will respond to the changing conditions throughout the year.

Phone:

pottsgroup.com.au

Parkes Dance Co’s Jess Kinsela is a finalist in the Australasian Dance Education Awards. PHOTO: Renee Powell

ABOVE: Lachlan branch of the National Trust’s Nancye Blatch, Joy Freebain, Barbara Mackay, Jenny Freeman and Gai Baker plant a tree to mark 40 years of the branch.

RIGHT: Michael Chambers, Hannah Farrant-Jayet and Gai Baker. PHOTOS: Brendan McCool

Hear ye, hear ye! Town criers gather in Parkes

By BRENDAN McCOOL

Hear ye, hear ye, Parkes, home of the Parkes Elvis Festival hosts Australia’s top town criers.

Nine town criers from around the country took part in the National Town Crier championships in Parkes, with Gosford’s Stephen Clarke being named Champion of Champions and winning the Best Cry category.

The town criers showcased their skills, performing a home cry about their hometown and a host cry centered around a theme related to the host town.

This year, the host cry was centred around the theme of “The Elvis Capital of Australia”.

Host crier Tim Keith said the championships were really good, with a good quality of skills displayed.

Mr Keith said the quality of the entrants were very high, and across Australia, the

standard of town criers are quite high in general.

With five judges across the day, the town criers were judged on their poise, bearing, accuracy, volume, clarity and content.

Mr Keith said each cry with has to consist of between 100 and 125 words, which are counted by a judge.

One of the judges looks at poise, bearing and confident, a second judge focuses on volume and clarity, while a third judge, who sits with his back to the town crier, focuses on content and accuracy.

Mr Keith said the town criers have to submit a copy of the cries they will be doing and they must undertake it word for word.

A fourth judge focuses on the town criers’ uniform and scroll and looks at how the colours of the uniform fits within their area.

A fifth judge monitors a decibel meter to record the loudest intelligible cry.

Joe McGrail-Bateup of Queanbeyan won the loudest cry category, recording a 96 decibels on the decibel meter.

Bob Townsend from the Southern Downs won the Best Scroll and Best Dressed Crier categories.

The Best Dressed Attendant category was awarded to Pauline Norman of Adelaide.

The Senior Section was won by Judith Campbell of Campaspe Shire.

To qualify for this championship, entrants must be a designated town crier from their shire or town and must have a letter of entry signed by their local mayor.

Mr Keith said by going to the championships, the town criers are not only representing their town or shire, but are also improving their skills.

Mr Keith thanked Parkes Shire Council for their support.

Gosford Town Crier Stephen Clarke was named Champion of Champions at the National Town Crier Championships.

Parkes Town Crier Tim Keith takes the stage among contemporaries from across the country.

PHOTOS: Brendan McCool

Get ready for Christmas parade, festival

MARK Friday, December 6 in your diaries as the annual Parkes Action Club Christmas Parade and Carnival will on again this year.

There are only nine weekends remaining for you to get your parade ideas ready for this amazing community night.

The Parkes Action Club started the Christmas parade and carnival to show locals what is available in the Parkes Shire and give local students the opportunity to participate.

“We invite all individuals, community groups, service providers and businesses to join,” Stafford Orange said.

The parade is scheduled to start at 6pm on Friday night from Short Street.

The markets will be operating from 5:30pm till 9pm in Cooke Park including food stalls and local products, providing a great opportunity to do some Christmas shopping.

There will also be some great entertainment on the Cooke Park stage.

If you would like to be a part of the parade or set up a stall in the park applications are now open and available on Parkes Action Club’s facebook page or email parkesactionclub@gmail.com for a copy.

Parkes Action Club would like to receive all interested parade participants and stall holders applications by Sunday, November 17.

Donate your preloved books

Supplied

By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK

ATTENTION book lovers – we need your help! Have your kids aged out of their much-loved reads, or do you have a pile of novels that you no longer need taking up space around the house?

McDonald’s Parkes is seeking any unwanted books to establish a community library that everyone can utilise - and would love the support of our locals to donate their pre-loved books to help get this community library up and running.

“I myself am a big lover of books and would love to be able to offer a range to our customers to read while they are dining in at our restaurant,” McDonald’s Parkes Licensee Jenny Mcleod said.

“Reading has so many benefits, from reducing stress and enhancing mental health, as well as helping you learn.”

Literacy is important in all aspects of life and Jenny would love to provide another opportunity in our shire for the community to access reading.

“As we have a lot of travellers passing through Parkes, and even more so now with school holidays underway, it would be great to offer a community library to those who like to swap books,” she said.

“But to establish this community library – we need some help from you.”

If you have pre-loved books that you no longer require, or would like to donate to the library, please drop them to McDonald’s Parkes.

Banish pesky parasites pronto with Parkes Vet

UNFORTUNATELY, your new canine or feline friend could arrive as a package deal with a few “friends” of their own!

Internal and external parasites in puppies and kittens are reasonably common and they are usually passed on from the mother if they’re infected.

Here’s what to monitor your new family member for.

The four most common intestinal worms in dogs and cats are roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, and tapeworm.

If you’re not sure if worming is important, consider that many of these parasites are zoonotic, meaning that they can be transferred from animals to humans.

Roundworms may cause diarrhoea, a pot-bellied appearance, or a failure to gain a healthy weight.

They may occasionally be vomited up or defecated out from heavily infected pets.

Hookworms feed by latching onto the intestinal walls of infected animals and drinking their blood.

As a result, they can cause blood loss anaemia, leading to symptoms such as weakness and pale gums.

Affected animals can be critically ill.

Whipworms live in the large intestine, sucking blood and causing inflam-

a few “friends” of their own!

mation, sometimes leading to recurrent gooey or bloody diarrhoea and occasionally generalised weakness.

Tapeworms absorb nutrients from the small intestine, generally causing little harm unless in large numbers.

The egg sacs they release (which look like wriggling rice grains!) may irritate the pet’s bottom.

External parasites to watch out for are Fleas and Ear Mites.

Adult fleas live on the skin, sucking the pet’s blood and laying eggs shed around the pet’s environment.

Young puppies or kittens with large fleas may develop blood loss anaemia, which can even need a blood trans-

fusion in serious cases. Fleas can also cause significant skin irritation, leading to bacterial skin infections in some pets.

Ear mites live within the ear canal of puppies and kittens, causing localised inflammation.

Pets with mite infections develop irritated ears (which may cause them to shake their heads or paw at their ears), and their ears canals may look red and inflamed with dark brown discharge.

Young animals can be especially vulnerable, if you notice any symptoms of unwellness in your puppy or kitten, have them checked promptly by our experienced team at Parkes Vet.

Parkes Shire Concert Band are regular entrants in the Parkes Christmas Parade.

McDonald’s Parkes Licensee Jenny Mcleod needs your help to establish a community library. PHOTO:

Your new canine or feline friend could arrive as a package deal with

A celebration of astronomy

By JOHN SARKISSIAN OAM Central West Astronomical Society

THIS year’s 20th anniversary CWAS AstroFest was a resounding success.

Amateur astronomers from around Australia converged on Parkes to share and experience their joy of astronomy.

The two-day AstroFest conference was held over the weekend of September 28-29 and contained a full program of events.

On Saturday, September 28, the AstroFest began with a series of lectures held in the Conference Centre of the Bushman’s Motor Inn, Parkes.

Astrofest’s 20th anniversary a success

Talks were given by some of Australia’s foremost professional and amateur astronomers.

In a season of astronomical anniversaries, Prof. Fred Watson presented the keynote address, the John Bolton Lecture.

He gave an entertaining talk about last week’s AngloAustralian Telescope’s 50th anniversary.

Other speakers included Dr Andrew Zic who presented the latest results of his groundbreaking research into detecting gravitational waves, and Dr Carole Jackson who gave an update on

the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescope, the next generation of radio telescopes being built in Western Australia.

Noted amateur astronomers, Trevor Barry of Broken Hill and Steve Quirk of Mudgee, described how amateur astronomers can become involved in significant observations that lead to important new discoveries and insights.

Their work is an inspiration to all amateur astronomers – an example of what “ordinary” people can do if they set their minds to it.

A highlight of the conference was the presentation of

the 2024 CWAS “David Malin Awards”.

Amateur astronomers and photographers from around Australia were invited to take part in the exhibition and to submit their astrophotographs for consideration in the prestigious “David Malin Awards”.

The winners were presented with the awards by Dr David Malin himself, following a special civic reception held in the Bushman’s Motor Inn Conference Centre, in the presence of invited dignitaries.

Our hosts, Mayor Neil Westcott and Deputy Mayor Marg Applebee, warmly wel-

comed the AstroFest participants and guests to Parkes.

The winners of the competition came from every State and Territory of Australia (NSW, Vic, SA, WA, Qld, Tas, and the ACT).

The overall winner of this year’s competition was Jarrod Koh of SA, for his superb image of the Rho Ophiuchi Region in Scorpius.

To view all the “David Malin Awards” winning images, visit: https://davidmalinawards.com/

On the following day, Sunday, September 29, the activities of the AstroFest moved to the CSIRO’s Parkes Observatory Visitors Centre.

The “David Malin Awards”

exhibition was officially opened in the Centre’s Bowen Room, where it will remain for the next year. Come along and see the beautiful, award-winning images.

The conference concluded with daytime astronomy viewings by members of the CWAS, on the lawns of the Visitors Centre.

The Central West Astronomical Society expresses its gratitude and appreciation to CSIRO’s Parkes Observatory, and the Parkes Shire Council for their support of the festival. It was a true celebration of astronomy, and we look forward to seeing you at next year’s event.

CWAS member, Laurie Crowley, showing David Malin and other visitors the Sun through his telescope.

Mayor Neil Wescott addresses those who were in attendance at this year’s AstroFest.

CWAS President, Karen Kable, officially welcomed everyone to the “David Malin Awards” exhibition opening. L-R: Overall Winner, Jarrod Koh, DMA Judge Alex Cherney, David Malin, Wiradjuri Elder, Aunty Rhonda, CWAS President, Karen Kable, and Cr Ken Keith.

Parkes Shire Council’s Ken Keith, David Malin, Wiradjuri Elder Aunty Rhonda and CWAS President Karen Kable at the opening of the “David Malin Awards” exhibition at the CSIRO Parkes Observatory Visitors Centre.

Jarrod Koh’s superb image of the Rho Ophiuchi Region in Scorpius. PHOTO: Jarrod Koh

The “David Malin Awards” category winners with David Malin (seated) left to right Jarrod Koh (WideField, Deep Sky), Lachlan Wilson (Junior), Ed Hurst (Theme), and Andy Casely (Solar System and Animated Sequences).

Overall winner of the “David Malin Awards”, Jarrod Koh, with David Malin.

All of the “David Malin Awards” winners with David Malin (back) Prasun Agrawal, Andy Casely, Lachlan Wilson, Baillie Farley, Will Hudson, Stefan Buda (seated) Rodney Watters, Jarrod Koh, David Malin, Michelle Bennett, and Ed Hurst. PHOTOS: Supplied

Que Club’s Open gardens inspire many visitors

NEAT hedges and rock gardens, trees covered in blossoms and fruit were just some of the features of the open gardens featured in the Parkes Que Club event on Sunday, September 29.

More than 350 people enjoyed a magnificent day roaming the gardens and enjoying art, markets and food at the Parkes Racecourse base.

Open gardens were hosted by Leanne and Jeff Field,

Leonie Patterson, Vicki and Ian Cabban, and Leah and Jeff Douglas.

Each had special features and ideas that transformed their individual properties into havens for garden lovers.

Proceeds of the day help Que Club support causes including Healthy Harold, school students support, trauma teddies, Southern Cross art program and many more.

Amanda Harris, Tim Keith, Evelyn and Bill Shallvey.

Robyn Greenwood and Chris ten Cate.

Leone Stevenson and Fiona Lovett.

Leanne Field, Michelle and Bailey and (front) Dianne and Lorraine in front of Leanne’s beloved wall in her garden.

Que Club’s Joy Plumridge and Robyn Byrnes welcoming visitors to Leonie Patterson’s garden.

Leonie Patterson in one of the very special places in her garden, on a seat made by a dear friend.

Sally Wright, Tessa Scott and Maree Scott admiring Leonie’s garden.

Carinne Wood, Pam Neale and Samara Wood.

Sharyn Ware, Maureen Maxwell, Danielle Golby, Pat McCallum and Leah Douglas in her garden.

Deb Horder and Max had a lovely day looking at gardens.

Terry and Maureen Attenborough made the trip from Peak Hill to look at the open gardens.

Cath and Allan Ryan loved the Fields’ garden.

Students showcase their timber talents

By CAMERON KOPP

TWELVE months of hard work has been rewarded for eight Parkes High School Industrial Technology Timber students who have completed outstanding major projects for their HSC.

The projects were recently displayed on site where external HSC markers, who travel across the state, cast a critical eye over them looking at such aspects as technique, quality of finish, degree of difficulty and effectiveness of the design portfolio.

I am very proud of the effort put in by all the students who each now have a project which has been completed on time and reflects their

dedication and commitment to the task.

It’s a huge year which goes incredibly quickly.

It starts with the students choosing their own projects, carrying out research to enable them to critically think about what they might like to make.

Some students may choose a project they need, such as a bed, while others who are chasing high HSC marks might choose something which requires a high level of skill and therefore has a greater degree of difficulty.

The most important thing I advise my students is to make something they are passionate about to ensure it retains their interest.

The students have just un-

der 12 months to design and construct the project.

They are required to research all components including the suitability of the project, what type of timber they would like, colour variants, hardware, finishes and adhesives.

Students might also need to consider style and size depending on where their project is going to be located.

I work with the students one-on-one as they construct their projects under my guidance during allocated school lessons however, this group of students has certainly put in a lot of extra effort outside of school hours.

They have taken the opportunity to come in on weekends and during school holi-

days to ensure they finished with a high-quality project.

They have shown great dedication with about 10 full days being completed during school holidays in addition to weekends.

The project isn’t all practical as students are required to produce a design, management and communication portfolio which outlines all their research, idea generation, prototyping and modeling, testing, selections and justification of materials and a step-by-step record of construction which involves taking photos throughout the construction process.

A critical final evaluation is required where students look at areas of their project which they felt were success-

ful, areas they found difficult or things they might change if they completed the project again.

This year’s group of students have put in an amazing effort, and this can be seen in what I believe to be some of the best practical projects produced at Parkes High School.

Their dedication and commitment outside school hours has really benefitted their final result.

I have been especially impressed by how efficiently the students have managed their time as completing these large projects is no easy task and they have all been able to do this to a high standard.

It is very pleasing to see

IS

Kolby Pope is the Star of the Week for demonstrating our Core Values (In Praise, Love and Trust) and for always being kind and trustworthy.

Interview with Kolby

What is your favourite subject? English

In your free time, what do you like to do? Play with my sister

What is your favourite food? Biscotti

What do you like most about our school? The play equipment

What are your strengths? Reading What would you like to be when you grow up? A police officer

Eli Allen is the Star of the Week for demonstrating our Core Values (In Praise, Love and Trust) and for always being helpful and polite.

What is your favourite subject? Mathematics

In your free time, what do you like to do? Play basketball

What is your favourite food? Chicken schnitzel with lettuce & mayo

What do you like most about our school? The teachers are honest and caring

What are your strengths? I’m a helpful person with strong writing skills.

What would you like to be when you grow up ? Engineer

Shalara Jackson is the Star of the Week for demonstrating our Core Values (In Praise, Love and Trust) and for always being kind and respectful.

Interview with Shalara

What is your favourite subject? Art

In your free time, what do you like to do? Ride horses

What is your favourite food? Cheeseburgers

What do you like most about our school? Everyone is very welcoming

the projects catching the eye of younger students in the school.

My students are great role models of what can be achieved if you work hard and show commitment.

Hopefully this will encourage younger students to take up the subject and allow them to feel the pride of successfully completing a project which has a high degree of difficulty, teaching them resilience, commitment and problem solving.

Congratulations to the following students.

I am very proud of you, your projects and your commitment to the subject.

You should all be very proud too and I wish you every success for the future.

What are your strengths? Being kind What would you like to be when you grow up ? A vet nurse

Danilo Bottaro-Porter – foosball table made of Tasmanian Oak.

Alfonso Melosantos – waterfall desk made of Tasmanian Oak.

Theozeus Melosantos – bedside table made of Radiata Pine.

Flyn Egan – coffee table made of Radiata Pine. PHOTOS: Supplied

Rinald Lanaria – kitchen cabinet made of Radiata Pine.

Jesse Woods – entertainment unit made of Blackbutt.

Jessica Towns – queen bed with storage drawers made of European Beech.

Thomas Burkitt – pool table made of Tasmanian Oak.

Parkes Christian School

Chloe Amery

Jesse Cartwright

Abigail Heard

Oliver Mayo

Marnie Noakes

Mia Baker

Christian Drew

Sophie Jones

Lily McCormick

Lisa Saunders

Angelique Bland

Charli Gould

Addison Lewer

Isobelle Moss

Oliver Westcott

Annabelle Border

Georgina Greenland

Hannah Lynn

Marcus Moss

Matilda Wilson

Zoe Bilsborough

Thomas Fredericks

Joshua King

Xavier McDonald

Mitchell Unger

Good Luck HSC Students

Frasier Beaton

Shailey Butt

Flyn Egan

Jaden Hartley

Alexander Mac Gregor

Theozeus Melosantos

Danilo Bottaro-Porter

Brock Charlton

Hunter Green

Bridie Lacey

Nathan McCreadie

Lachlan Pfaff

Lara Bennett

Bonafacio Caneta

Cameron Frogley

Ethan Hunt

Kelsey Mann

Kassie Merriman

Thomas Burkitt

Evangeline Davy

Jade Harding

Rinald Lanaria

Alfonso Melosantos

Brycen Porter

Good Luck HSC Students

PARKES HIGH SCHOOL

Parkes High School is a welcoming and friendly comprehensive high school where every student has:

• Opportunity for academic excellence, leadership development and social responsibility.

• Access to outstanding, exciting and diverse education programs that challenge and inspire enquiring minds.

• Access to specialist Gifted andTalented programs, Learning and Support teachers,Transition and Careers Advisors.

• Bro Speak and Sista Speak Cultural Programs.

• Contact with challenging and diverse learning experiences that inspire lifelong learning and opportunities for success.

• Experienced and dedicated teaching staff who are all accredited with the NSW Institute ofTeachers, providing individual learning programs that cater for their needs and talents.

• Parents who are valued partners in their education and achievements of the school.

For information about our dynamic school contact:

Principal Sandra Carter Parkes High School 2a Albert Street, Parkes NSW 2870

Ph: 02 6862 1844 • Fax: 02 6862 5046

Email: parkes-h.admin@det.nsw.edu.au

Matty Price Makayla Sloane

Savannah Ross

Jesse Woods

Gemma Yeo

Dean Wythe

Jessica Towns

NORTHPARKES CHEERS TO 30 YEARS FESTIVAL

Lylah and Evie Carter of West Wyalong.

Bluey made a surprise appearance at the festival with Oscar, Huxley and Finley Ward.

Kim Dean and Lionel Jurd.

Lacey, Ryan and Partick Murphy of Gumble came to the festival with the Grandma Liz Sutcliffe of Ulla Dulla.

Tania and Courtney Gouldthorpe.

Laci Britt, Jake Tonkin, Summah Taylor, Kahla Tonkin and Madi Britt.

Piper White, Katie Galvin, Miley Nash, Michelle Nash, Brax Nash and Billy White.

The Evolution Team at the Merch Tent - the team gave out free hats, stubby holders and stress balls for the early birds.

Elise Ingram celebrated her birthday with family and friends, which included a visit to the Cheers to 30 Years festival.

PHOTOS: Jenny Kingham

Barbara and Peter Guppy came to the festival in the Parkes TriShaw.

Alison Row, Renee Piddington and Michelle Row in their custom designed Daryl Braithwaite tshirts.

John Stevenson holding Sonny Lock, Lucy Lock holding Jimmy Lock and Stella Stevenson.

Kate Jones and Luca Turnbull exploring the food options.

Parkes Homegrown is this Saturday

By MARG APPLEBEE

CENTRAL WEST LACHLAN LANDCARE

The Count Down is on for Homegrown Parkes this Saturday!

The day kicks off at 9.00am with a sausage making demonstration in the Cooke Park Pavilion.

Please be seated by 9.00am. No registration is required. Parkes Shire Concert Band will be performing in the Park grounds from 9am and Crop Swap in front of the Green Wall. Crop Swap will run until 11am.

The event will be officially opened at 10am, followed by a fabulous performance from Parkes M & D from the

musical Cinderella and the Crystal Slipper.

The Parkes M & D will then provide performances for park entertainment from the Low Stage between 10.30am and 11.30am.

Bill Tink will provide a Netwaste workshop in the Pavilion also commencing at 10.30am and WildTalk Snake Bite First Aid demonstration will follow in the Pavilion at 11am.

We welcome Parkes School of Dance to the main stage of the Pavilion between 11.30am and 12.30pm to provide some amazing performances for your viewing pleasure. Please take a seat and enjoy!

Our Noodle Making Work-

shop commences at 12.30pm in the Pavilion. The Parkes M & D Performers will also be back on the low stage be-

tween 12.30pm and 2.00pm. If that isn’t enough…..we will have a wonderful selection of local and regional

Incher tops yard dog trials

YARD dog trials returned to Eugowra Show and all involved had a great day.

Competition got under way early, with organisers Kevin and Kay Howell thanking everyone who contributed to its success.

Results were:

Encourage: First Chloe Muggleton with Mac 95;

Second Colin Kingston with Hugo 84; Third Chloe Muggleton with Pip 77; Equal fourth Morgan Tilker with Clancy and Claire Breust with Mick 72 Novice: First Emelia Stockhill with Ardie 95+95=190

Second Kevin Howell with Pixie 93+96=189

Third Bec Breust with Mulder 91+97=188

Fourth Nick Foster with Bundy 91+93=184; Fifth Emelia Stokehill with Grace 87+93=180;

Open: First Dean Incher with Hulk 98+97=195; Second Dean Incher with Rafa 95+93=188; Equal third Greg Walton with Max. 92+93=185 and Michael Johnston with Doc 97+88=185; Fifth Emelia Stokehill 96+85=181.

Encourage Stockman award went to Colin Kingston; novice to Billy Bourke and Open to Michael Johnston. The day’s highest scoring lady handler was Emelia Stockhill. Organisers again thank the Pengilly family for their sheep for the event.

Sale

food vendors and stallholders.

While all of this is happening, we are thrilled to once again have the most gorgeous animal farm shared by the Barnes family…we also have a free jumping castle, generously operated by the Action Club.

We love being able to bring new workshops to the Homegrown event to provide opportunities for our community to learn about processes and concepts that allow ‘nonexperts’ to make, bake and partake on your own turf. The best thing is….this event is totally free.

Our workshops are free, the entertainment is free.

Our goal is to provide as

many activities as possible free to the community at Homegrown Parkes because we don’t want any barriers to learning. There are pressures on our households and we want people to learn how they can be producing and processing at home to help cut some of these costs. Make sure that you keep up to date with any additions and changes at the Homegrown Parkes Facebook and Instagram pages. Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday! For further information on this article, please go to www. centralwestlachlanlandcare. org, twitter, facebook or Instagram @cwllandcare or contact Marg Applebee.

sees 10,000 new season lambs

TUESDAY’S SHEEP SALE

Yarding 40,650 (up 6600)

Lamb numbers increased and there were 10,000 new season lambs penned.

The quality was good in the new season lamb run although there were signs of the lambs drying off Old lambs were best represented by trade and heavy weights with light lambs and extra heavy weights remaining in short supply.

There was a good run of heavy Merino lambs.

The market trend was cheaper on the new season lambs while the light old lambs were dearer.

Old trade weights were cheaper with quality a factor and dropped $8 to $10 while the heavy weights were firm to $2/head stronger.

New season trade weights sold from $168 to $210/head to average $4 to $5 cheaper

while heavy weights ranged from $181 to $239/head.

Most averaged 770c to 810c with a few of the freshest pens out to 840c to 850c/ kg.

Old light lambs sold from $30 to $110/head up $7/ head. Old trade weights sold from $120 to $197 and heavy weights $180 to $239/ head.

Trade weights were averaging 720c to 750c while the more consistent heavy weights ranged from 780c to 800c/kg cwt.

Extra heavy lambs reached $274/head.

The run of heavy Merino lambs sold to $236/head and heavy hoggets reached $188/head.

Mutton numbers eased and the quality was again good with plenty of medium and heavy mutton.

Prices were $5 to $10 cheaper over most of the yarding.

Medium weight ewes sold from $48 to $85 and heavy crossbreds $86 to $110/ head.

Merino ewes reached $129 and wethers $135/ heads.

Most ranged between 260c to 300c/kg. FROM MLA’S NATIONAL LIVESTOCK REPORTING AGENCY FRIDAY’S PIG SALE

A larger yarding of Sows saw prices drop 5c to 10c a kg. Boars made the standard 10c a kg.

Bacon numbers lifted but prices fell by $10 to $20 per head.

Pork numbers also lifted with pricing gaining $50 to $60 per head mainly on the quality lines.

Sucker numbers and prices improved $10 to $20 per head, mainly on the lighter suckers. FROM VC REID SMITH LIVESTOCK

Head on down to Cooke Park and Homegrown Parkes this Saturday. PHOTO: Supplied

Dean Incher of Cooma with Crease in the Sheepdog Trials. PHOTO: Jenny Kingham

4 Who, in Greek Legend, was the twin brother of Castor (6)

7 Which Asian republic was formerly known as Ceylon (3,5)

8 What is a delicate piece of food (6)

9 What relates to the science of sounds (8)

11 What, in Bridge, is a hand without trumps (7)

13 Name a pioneer of any great moral reform (7)

15 What is a conceited, boastful person (7)

17 Who, in two-up, tosses the coins (7)

20 What might we call an unbeliever (8)

23 A person of experience in some profession is known colloquially as an old ... (6)

24 Name an edible N American freshwater turtle (8)

25 What describes a deplorably unfortunate person (6)

DOWN

1 Who discovered Greenland, ... the Red (4)

2 What are visible particles of water, suspended high in the air (6)

3 What is a single thing known as (4)

4 Which piece of material is used to mend a hole (5)

Letters A to Z have a number

5 Which Bohemian village was destroyed, and all its male inhabitants murdered by the Nazis in 1942 (6)

6 Name a particular type of Rugby (5)

9 Name a contrivance for calculating (6)

10 What is a frozen danger to shipping (7)

12 What describes something strikingly unusual or colourful (6)

14 Which chess piece is shaped like a horse’s head (6)

Some are shown in the right-hand

16 Name the Dutch navigator responsible for the European discovery of Tasmania and New Zealand, Abel ... (6)

18 Who was the leader of the group of apostles (5)

19 Which planet is third in order from the sun (5)

21 Name an early Roman emperor, notorious for his cruelty and corruption (4)

22 Name the Egyptian goddess of fertility and nature (4)

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

1 HERESY (a) A belief contrary to authorised teaching (b) That which is inherited (c) Plundering

2 OWELTY (a) In law, equality (b) An obligation to repay (c) Proprietorship

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:

Bend down (5)

Boring (7)

Conceals (5)

Dirt (5)

Helicopter landing site (7)

Males (coll) (3)

Past tense: feed (3)

Plant’s vital juice (3)

Simple cabin (3)

Storehouse (5)

Annual General Meeting

Parkes Rugby League Football Club Monday, October 21, 2024, Parkes Services Club, 6pm.

Adavale Lane Community Centre

General Meeting 6:00pm Friday 25th October, 2024

90 Adavale Lane, Goonumbla. Meeting for all members

Please join us for a BBQ dinner RSVP - Daneille on 0409 827 223 by 20/10/2024

• Quality local journalism you can trust

• Information that keeps you connected • News from the Central West & Hilltops region wherever you are

• New free weekly email newsletter featuring latest news and headlines

• Plus breaking news alters as it happens

6:30. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE: Ford V Ferrari. (2019) Matt Damon, Christian Bale. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Great Aussie Doorstep. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Mighty Trains. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 ER. 2.55 Doctor Who. 3.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: Before I Go To Sleep. (2014) 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.30 Hustle & Tow. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 Supercars. Bathurst 1000. Qualifying and supports. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Surveillance Oz. 8.30 MOVIE: Talladega Nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby. (2006) 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. 1.55 The Princes And The Press. 2.55 Earth. 3.55 Love Your Garden. 4.45 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. 8.30 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. 9.20 Question Everything. 9.50 Hard Quiz. 10.20 You Can’t Ask That. 10.55 ABC Late News. 11.10 Grand Designs. 11.55 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 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.15 Our State On A Plate. 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 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III. 8.40 MOVIE: The Batman. (2022) Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano. 12.10 Tipping Point. 1.00 Destination WA. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Yummy Mummies. 2.00 My France With Manu. 3.00 Sean’s Kitchen. 3.30 Bondi Vet. 4.30 Modern Family. 4.55 Australia’s Got Talent. 6.00 MOVIE: The Karate Kid Part II. (1986) 8.30 MOVIE: Fifty Shades Freed. (2018) 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Family Feud. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Keeping Up Appearances. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Divided Heart. (1954) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Antiques Downunder. 8.30 To Be Advised. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Harry’s Practice. 10.30 House Of Wellness. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Horse Racing. 6.00 Heathrow. 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Practice session and support races. 4.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Top 10 Shootout. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Great Outdoors. 7.30 MOVIE: Ghostbusters. (1984) Bill Murray. 9.40 MOVIE: Venom. (2018) Tom Hardy. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Circuit Boats Drivers C’ship. 4.00 Desert Collectors. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 v Carlton. 9.15 MOVIE: The Taking Of Pelham 123. (2009) 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Unforgotten. 1.15 Grantchester. 2.05 Question Everything. 2.35 The Australian Ballet Don Quixote. 4.55 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. 5.25 Landline. 5.55 Australian Story. 6.25 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Grantchester. 8.20 Vera. 9.50 Return To Paradise. 10.50 Miniseries: Better. 11.45 Rage. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.25 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. Return. 8.00 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.30 Speechless. 9.50 Officially Amazing. 10.20 Dragon Ball Super. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 Explore TV: Trade Routes Of The Middle Ages. 1.00 Great Australian Detour. 1.30 The Pet Rescuers. 2.00 The Block. 3.30 The Garden Gurus. 4.00 Journey To Irpinia, Italy. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE: Mrs Doubtfire. (1993) 10.00 MOVIE: The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert. (1994) 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 The Food Trail. 1.30 Australia’s Got Talent. 2.35 Wife Swap Australia. 3.50

Dancing With The Stars: All Stars. 5.25

MOVIE: The Call Of The Wild. (2020) 7.30

MOVIE: Romancing The Stone. (1984) 9.45 MOVIE: The Last Duel. (2021) Matt Damon. 12.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Are You RV Safe? 1.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 1.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 2.00 Planet Shapers. 2.30 Buy To Build. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Cook With Luke. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Dog House. 7.30 Thank God You’re

6.00 Morning Programs. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.20 Gavin & Stacey. 10.15 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Challenge Cup. H’lights. 4.00 Cycling. National Road Series. Tour of Gippsland. H’lights. 4.30 Battle Of Okinawa: Operation Iceberg. 5.30 Apocalypse D-Day. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Inside Windsor Castle. 8.25 Jackie And

6.00 Weekend Sunrise. 7.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 3. Support races and warm up. 10.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 3. Race 20. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. 8.55 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.55 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. 11.10 Autopsy USA. 12.10 The Starter Wife. 1.10 Travel Oz. 2.00 Late Programs.

5.30 Asia News Week. 6.00 News. 6.30 Aust Story. 7.00 News. 7.30 Back Roads. 8.10 Four Corners. 9.00 News. 9.30 Stateline. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. 11.00 Cross Court. 11.30 Customs. 12.10 The Block. 2.30 Rugby League. Women’s Prime Minister’s XIII Match. Papua New Guinea v Australia. 4.30 Rugby League. Men’s Prime Minister’s XIII Match. Papua New Guinea v Australia. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. 8.40 60 Minutes. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 See No Evil. 11.10 The First 48. 12.00 Transplant. 12.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 1.20 MOVIE: The Third Man. (1949) 3.30 MOVIE: Our Man In Marrakesh. (1966) 5.30 MOVIE: Foreign Intrigue. (1956) 7.30 MOVIE: Blown Away. (1994) Jeff Bridges. 9.55 MOVIE: The Driver. (1978) 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 Escape To The Country. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 6.45 Escape To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 AFL Women’s. Week 7. North Melbourne v Sydney. 3.00 AFL Women’s. Week 7. St Kilda v Melbourne. 5.00 AFL Women’s. Week 7. GWS Giants v Adelaide. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: F9: The Fast Saga. (2021) 11.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Compass. Final. 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.30 Darby And Joan. 3.15 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. 4.00 Restoration Australia. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 Grand Designs Australia. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Return To Paradise. Final. 8.30 Unforgotten. Final. 9.15 Miniseries: Better. Final. 10.15 Fisk. Final. 10.45 Melbourne Comedy Festival: The Gala. 12.45 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.25 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.30 MOVIE: A Shaun The Sheep Movie: Farmageddon. (2019) 8.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.35 Speechless. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.45 Spookiz. 12.05 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 The Assembly. 9.15 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. 9.50 ER. 10.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Speedweek. 2.00 Volleyball. Austn Super League. Finals. Gold medal match. 5.00 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.30 Apocalypse D-Day. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Temple Of Hatshepsut. 8.30 The Lost City Of Ramses. 10.20 Devil’s Confession: Lost Eichmann Tapes. 11.25 Face Down: Killing Of Thomas Niedermayer. 12.25 24 Hours In Emergency. 2.10 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 3.40 Bamay. 4.00 WorldWatch.

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.00 Beat Bugs. 9.00 Get Clever. 10.00 Holistic Living. 10.30 Home And Away. 1.30 The Amazing Race. 3.40 To Be Advised. 5.30 Puppy School. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 News. 2.30 Aust Story. 3.00 News. 3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 Landline. 5.00 News With Auslan. 5.30 News Regional. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Secret Science. 7.00 News. 7.30 Insiders. 8.30 America, Are You OK? 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 Aust Story. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 1.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 1.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 2.00 Farm To Fork. 2.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 4. Sydney Kings v Cairns Taipans. 4.30 Luxury Escapes. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 The Sunday Project. 7.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 8.10 Gogglebox Australia. 9.10 FBI: International. 10.10 NCIS. 12.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 What’s Up Down Under. 1.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 2.30 Diagnosis Murder. 3.30 On The Fly. 4.00 IFISH. 4.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 4. Melbourne United v Adelaide 36ers. 6.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull. 11.15 Late Programs. 6.00 Becker. 6.30 Frasier. 7.30 Neighbours. 9.30 Becker. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Family Feud. 1.00 The Middle. 3.30 Becker. 4.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.45 MOVIE: Isn’t Life Wonderful! (1953) 12.30 MOVIE: Will Any Gentleman…? (1953) 2.15 MOVIE: Let’s Be Happy. (1957) 4.30 MOVIE: Crossplot. (1969) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 To Be Advised. 11.00 Chicago Med. 12.00 Late Programs.

ARIES

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is the time to prepare for a career move coming up next month. Update your resume. Get those proposals in shape. And don’t forget to buff up that Bovine self-confidence!

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your Gemini instincts will guide you to the right people who might be able to help you get over a career impasse that has been holding you back. Expect to make changes.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You’re getting closer, but you still have a way to go before reaching your goals. Continue to stay focused, no matter how difficult it can be for the easily distracted Moon Child.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your Leonine pride might be keeping you from getting to the source of a disturbing situation. Don’t be shy about asking questions. Remember, information is power.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) It’s a good time to shake up your tidy little world by doing something spontaneous, like taking an unplanned trip or going on a mad shopping spree.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) This is a good week to get advice on your plans. But don’t act on them until you feel sure that you’ve been told everything you need to know to support your move.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Be careful. You might be probing just a little too deeply into a situation that you find singularly suspicious. The facts you seek will begin to emerge at a later time.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) This is a good week to make new friends and look for new career challenges. But first, get all those unfinished tasks wrapped up and out of the way.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Relationships need a fresh infusion of tender, loving care. Avoid potential problems down the line. Stay close to loved ones as the month draws to a close.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Take things nice and easy as you continue to build up your energy reserves for a big change that comes in when the transformational planet Pluto reenters your sign later on next month.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) This is the absolute right time to let those often-hidden talents shine their brightest. You’ll impress some very important people with what you can do.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Your Money & Your Life. 1.30 Great Aussie Doorstep. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 6.10 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.15 MythBusters. 10.05 Late Programs.

Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. 2.15 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. 9.10 The Rookie. 10.10

S.W.A.T. 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Lopez Vs. Lopez. 12.40 Miniseries: The Victim. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Billy Exterminator. 3.30 Barrett-Jackson: Revved Up. 4.30 Talking W. 5.00 American Reto. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 8.30 Outback Crystal Hunters. 9.30 Bamazon. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. 2.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. 2.55 Earth. 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. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch. 9.35 Catalyst. 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 The Business. 11.20 Planet America. 11.50 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 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 Teenage Boss. 9.30 Poh’s Kitchen. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Merlin. 11.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30

9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.30

Our State On A Plate. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. 8.40 Miniseries: Bali 2002. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 Chicago Med. 11.10 The Brokenwood Mysteries. 1.00 Cross Court. 1.40 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Guitar Gods Goes Cosmic. 12.00 Buffy The Vampire Slayer. 3.00 To Be Advised. 4.40 Glee. 5.30 The Goldbergs. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order: LA. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 My Impossible House. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 A Touch Of Frost. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Breeders. 9.25 Extras. 9.55 ER. 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

5.30

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.40 Border Security: International. 2.10 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. 9.10 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. 10.10 Made In Bondi. 11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Chicago Fire. 12.45 Your Money & Your Life. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Outback Crystal Hunters. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Carnage. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Big Rig Bounty Hunters. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things. 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Muster Dogs. 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 Back Roads. 8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. 9.00 Louis Theroux Interviews... 9.45 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 10.15 Kitchen Cabinet. 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. 11.20 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Deadly Dinosaurs. 8.55 Steve Backshall Vs The Vertical Mile. 9.45 Doctor Who. 10.30 Merlin. 11.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.10 Getaway. 1.40 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 Transplant. 12.05 Tipping Point. 1.00 Our State On A Plate. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Buffy The Vampire Slayer. 3.00 To Be Advised. 4.40 Glee. 5.30 The Goldbergs. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 MOVIE: Mr Deeds. (2002) Adam Sandler, Winona Ryder. 10.35 The Goldbergs. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00

4.45

6.30

Quiz. 7.00 ABC

7.30 7.30. 8.00

Quiz. 8.30 Question

9.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 4.05

Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.20 Mother And Son. 9.50 ER. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Outback Truckers. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Carnage. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: BTL. 9.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 10.30 Late Programs.

9.35 Would I Lie To You? 10.05 Spicks And Specks. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. 11.10 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.40 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 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. 11.25 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 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. Final. 9.40 Million Dollar Murders. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 12.00 Tipping Point. 1.00 Hello SA. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Modern Family. 3.30 Bondi Vet. 4.30 Glee. 5.30 The Goldbergs. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. 9.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 12.35 Late Programs.

Morning Programs. 3.00 News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 Planet America. 11.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.40 Border Security: International. 2.10 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The 1% Club UK. 8.30 Akmal: Open For Renovations. 9.45 Australia: Now And Then. 10.45 The Latest: Seven News. 11.15 Chicago Fire. 12.15 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. 1.15 Late Programs.

Soham: Catching A Killer. 12.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country.

2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 My Impossible House. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Miniseries: Karen Pirie. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Dessert Masters. Return. 8.50 Have You Been Paying Attention? 9.50 Taskmaster Australia. 11.00 10’s Late News. 11.25 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 1.30 Reel Action. 2.00 What’s Up Down Under. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 48 Hours. 12.15 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Iconic Australia. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Captive Heart. (1946) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 The Good Karma Hospital. 9.40 Agatha Raisin. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. 9.40 Law & Order: SVU. Return. 10.40 10’s Late

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Secrets To Civilisation. 3.00 Railway Journeys UK. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Albania. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Good Karma Hospital. 3.00 Antiques. 3.30 MOVIE: The Count Of Monte-Cristo. (1975) 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. Final. 8.40 Shark Tank. Return. 9.40 NCIS. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. 12.05 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

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: Only Two Can Play. (1962) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 Harry Wild. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Carnage. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. 8.30 Disasters At Sea. 9.30 The Mightiest. 10.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 Journey To Irpinia, Italy. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 RPA. 9.30 A+E After Dark. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 The Equalizer. 11.50 Resident Alien. 12.40 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 As Time Goes By. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: A Man About The House. (1947) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.40 Poirot. 10.50 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Buffy The Vampire Slayer. 3.00 Modern Family. 3.30 Bondi Vet. 4.30 Glee. 5.30 The Goldbergs. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 10.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Have

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Masha And Valentyna. 2.55 Railway Journeys UK. 3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Portillo’s Andalucia. 8.25 Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar. 9.20 Four Years Later. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Carmen Curlers. 12.55 Romulus.

Bowlers ready for Champagne Triples

Railway Bowling Club

By PAUL LEWIN

Hello bowlers, welcome to Champagne Triples week!

With the sun shining over the greens, we are seeing a huge number of players enjoying their bowls. Wednesday, October 2 saw 32 players hit the greens for Social Bowls.

Winners were Ray Griffith, Mike Valentine and Clive Stibbard winning 15+24.

Runners Up were Rob Hill and Rob Clegg winning 15+10.

Third Place went to Mick Furney, Jake Brown and Steve Parker winning 15+6. Marble 16 came out and the Margins were 4, 6, 6, 8, 10 & 24. The Jackpot this week is $347.00.

Saturday, October 5 saw another 24 keen players hit the greens for Social Bowls.

Winners were Greg Howlett, George Greenhalgh and Paul Townsend winning 15+7. Runners Up were Myra Townsend, Gene Rapp and Mick Dunn winning 14+8. Third Place went to Geoff Leonard, Pauline Currey and Lorraine Baker winning 14+4.

Club Championships

In the Minor Singles we saw Alan Curteis play Wally Grant.

Alan kicked us off with a 1. Wally a 1. Alan a 3 & 1 and leads 5-1 after 4 ends. Wally a 1. Alan a 1. Wally a 1, 1, 2 & 1 to take the lead 7-6 after 10. Alan a 3. Wally a pair of 3’s and it’s 13-9. Alan a 1. Wally a 1. Alan a 1, 1 & 2 and it’s 14 all after 18 ends. Wally a 1 & 2. Alan a 1. Wally a 1, 1, 1 & 1 and he leads 21-15 after 25 ends. Alan a 4. Wally a 1. Alan a 2, 1 & 1 and it’s 23 all after 30 ends. Alan grabs a 3 to win 25-23.

In more Minor Singles Tommy Davis played Lea Tanks. Tommy D kicks us off with a 2. Lea a 3 & 3 to lead 6-2 after 3 ends. Tommy D a 2. Lea a 1, 3, 2, 2, 2, 1, 2, 3, 2 & 2 to win the game 25-4.

In more Minor Singles we had Ash Kirwan play Terry Clothier. Terry a 1 & 3. Ash a 2. Terry a 2 to lead 6-2 after 4 ends. Ash a 1, 1, 2, 1 & 3 to take the lead 10-6 after 9 ends. Terry a 1. Ash a 1 & 2. Terry 2 & 1. Ash a 1 and leads 1410 after 15 ends. Terry a 3. Ash a 1, 1 & 1. Terry a 1. Ash a 1 and it’s now 18-14 after 21 ends. Terry a 1. Ash a 3, 1 & 1 and it’s 23-15 af-

Wally Grant bowling in round 2 of the Single Championship with Alan

Myra Townsend sends a bowl down the green.

ter 25. Terry a 1, 1 & 2. Ash a 2 to win the game 25-19. In the Major Pairs Dave Johnson and Blake Strudwick played Wally Grant and Alan Curteis.

Wally and Alan got a 2. Dave and Blake a 4, 4, 1, 8 & 1 to lead 15-2 after 6 ends. Wally and Alan a 1.

Dave and Blake a 2 & 1 and it’s 18-3 after 9 ends. Wally and Alan a 1. Dave and Blake a 1, 2, 1 & 3 to

Paul Townsend was one of then winners on Saturday’s social bowls.

lead 25-4 after 14. Wally and Alan a 3. Dave and Blake a 1, 1 & 2 and it’s 29-7 after 18 ends. Wally and Alan a 1. Dave and Blake a 1 & 1 to win the game 31-8. Champagne Triples With 42 confirmed teams we will be running the first ever Bowls Australia Tier 3 event at the Parkes Railway Bowling Club. The $23,000.00 Champagne Triples kick off at 8am

Jenny Kingham

Saturday, October 12.

The Calcutta will be conducted on Friday, October 11 from 6pm. Free tickets for all teams that attend the night.

The Quickshine Punters Club has kicked off

I am led to believe the first week was a no collect week which means we have some big winning weeks to look forward too.

Nominations roll in for women’s minor

Parkes B & S C Women’s Bowls By LEA ORR

Start saving for new shirts as Daylight Savings will fade your old ones; but the extra sunshine will make us happier and healthier!

Thanks Ground Control for rolling the green as the sun rose! We do appreciate you.

Brenda’s been in a timezone frenzy lately, but that didn’t stop her from swap-

ping the travel case for her bowls bag!

In a triples game on rink 8, Liz, Cherie and Brenda proved too good for Kim, Rose and Jan over the final ends.

Up to the 13th end, it was still anyone’s game, but Team Byrne wound up the pressure to draw ahead 16 – 11.

On rink 9, Frances, Janice and Lea began the game way out of sync, ticking over a point on only two ends, com-

pared with Narelle, Lynn and Lorraine’s surge to 17 by the 14th end.

The pendulum swung back in Team Orr’s favour to bring the score up to a respectable 18 – 11.

Rink 10 witnessed the sundial versus the smart watch as Therese and Kay seemed to score on each “half-hour” mark, leaving all the ends in between for Lil and Valmai to take the advantage, winning 20 – 8.

Therese, enjoy the last term, we’ve enjoyed your company!

See you next holidays!

So as not to confuse the barman, play ended around noon, and we kept to our Tuesday routine of rehydration!

Lucky rink 9 failed to spin up the jackpot, which now stands at $60.

There were smiles on the dials of Merilyn, Rose, Lil, Valmai and Lea as the 100’s

Bowlers take to the green over October long weekend

Parkes Bowling and Sports Club

By COL MILLER

It’s on, the Major Triples Final, Monday, October 21 starting 1pm.

Greg Townsend, Mark Dwyer, Mick Went play Joe Davies, Andrew Reynolds, Mark Fitzalan, come down and see some of our best bowlers battle it out.

Social Bowls on Thursday saw 26 bowlers turn out.

Rink 20 Warren Bevan and John Wright had a solid win over Bernie Mitchell and John Corcoran 24 to15.

Rink 19 Robie Hill and Martin Tighe had a one shot win over Al Affleck and John Ward 22 to 21.

Rink 18 had another close game Graham Dixon and Ian Simpson coming home against Rob Irving and Tony Riordan 17 to 16.

Brian Townsend and Graham Davis had a win over Noel Johnstone and Ray Jones 19 to 14.

Rink 16 Rob Tinker and Geoff Freeman had an easy win over John Carr and Col Mudie 24 to 11.

On rink 15 a hot game of triples Jim Blake, Bob Freeman and Daryl McKellar played Ron Hornery, Mick Valentine and Col Hayward. The game ended in a 17 all draw.

On Saturday of the long weekend, we had 22 bowlers stayed at home to play bowls. Rink 16 John Carr, Bob Freeman and Nathan Reynolds took on Ron Hornery, Arthur Corbett and Steve Turner.

Reynolds’ team took home the win 24 to 10. Rink 17 Jim Blake and Geoff Freeman and a narrow win over Ray Jones and Rob Irving 17 to 14.

Rink 18 Phil Moran and Col Mudie had a tight win over Graham Dixon and Col Hayward 17 to 15.

On Rink 19 John Ward and Tony Riordan had a walk in the park over Martin Tighe and Mick Simpson 23 to 12.

Jo Simpson and Guy Ellery had a big win over Noel Johnstone and Daryl McKellar 22 to 12.

On the holiday Monday 8 keen bowlers turned up to play two games of pairs.

On Rink 10 Rob Irving and Steve Turner came home winners against John Ward and Mick Simpson 17 to 14.

On rink 11 Jo Simpson and John Corcoran had a one shot win over Ray Jones and Tony Riordan.

During the week the lucky rink was won and is now back to $100.

Come along Friday night for dinner and draw, with the Members Badge Draw a healthy $1,700.

Share your news:

Want to share sports, news or achievements with the Parkes community?

Get in touch with the Parkes Champion Post editorial team.

Journalist Brendan McCool can be contacted by calling 0448 238 254 or by emailing bmccool@midwestmedia. com.au

Journalist Maddie Blackstock can be contacted by calling 0478 675 220 or by emailing mblackstock@midwestmedia.com.au

singles contest

club numbers were drawn.

Looking ahead to that first Tuesday in November, there will be morning mixed bowls, a two-course lunch, sweeps and all the fun of the Melbourne Cup! Names down at the bar.

Nine girls are vying for the coveted Minor Singles 2024 title!

First game next week: J MacMahon VS L Thompson (L Orr marker) Uniforms please for these three.

Next Tuesday, October 15, everyone else can wear mufti, bring along a gift for the pink theme trading table, enjoy birthday pavlovas and generally carouse and make merry! All ladies are invited to come along and join in. The lucky committee girls finish up with their monthly meeting.

Players should call the club, 68621446, between 9 –9.30, with social games to begin at 10 am.

PHOTO:

PHOTO: Jenny Kingham

Curteis watching on.

PHOTO: Jenny Kingham

Sneak Preview’s the talk of the town

By COLIN HODGES

Local identity Peter Maher will have plenty of tales to relate at the Forbes Jockey Club TAB meeting on Saturday as he continues to celebrate the stunning win last week by his veteran galloper Sneak Preview in the $150,000 Dubbo Gold Cup.

Along with friends from other central west towns, Peter is a part owner of Sneak Preview which returned to an incredibly emotional reception after beating a high quality 16 horse field supplied by some of the best known trainers in Australia

including Chris Waller of Winx fame. Originally trained at Dubbo by former top jockey Kody Nestor, Sneak Preview won important races including the 2020 Country Championship Qualifier at Coonamble however was transferred to Brisbane when Nestor sold his stables.

Winner of numerous races in Queensland, retirement was suggested when Sneak Preview lost form this campaign and the old gelding returned home to become a riding horse for a young lady.

When unloaded at Dubbo, Kody Nestor requested for

sentimental reasons one last leisurely ride around the Dubbo track on his old favourite.

So surprised was he by the attitude and feel of Sneak Preview he formed the opinion the veteran might be capable of another win.

The rest is now history, Kody Nestor’s uncle, Peter Nestor, became the trainer and Kody made a come back as a jockey when riding a winner at Collarenebri a fortnight before he was opposed to a top flight line-up riders in the Dubbo Gold Cup.

Brilliantly ridden by Kody

Nestor, the rank outsider Sneak Preview came from further back than midfield in the 1600 metres Cup and overcoming interference in the straight was pushed through a narrow gap to beat the Brad Widdup, Hawkesbury trained High Dandy (Alysha Collett) and Hollywood Hero (Ashley Morgan) from the Bjorn Baker stable at Warwick Farm.

Despite being a good performer over many years, Sneak Preview, in the twilight of the racing career, officially started at $71 however odds of over $100 were snapped up by close connections.

Interviewed on ABC radio this week by Geoff Mann, Kody Nestor spoke about the early days when he trained Sneak Preview and prolific winner Fast Talking and owners like his father Mick Nestor from Dubbo and Peter Maher from Forbes who have been great supporters right from the start.

The well liked Peter Maher is a good sponsor of racing in Forbes and widely known for his times as a wool buyer, shearing contractor and shearing supplies retailer.

Becoming a popular stopping point for photographers and racing fans are the mu-

Players take to course for fourball event

By PETER BRISTOL

Saturday’s Results

Saturday was the annual Parkes Services Club Social Club sponsored Fourball event and we are again thankful for their support in providing trophies for our golfers to compete for.

This group can be seen on Sunday mornings competing and having a good time. This year it was a multiplier where both players need to score to maximise the team score.

Eighty players turned out on a course in good nick and starting to provide a bit of run.

The event looked like being a very tight run event with Duncan Constable and Jack Matthews sitting in the clubhouse from lunchtime awaiting presentation that evening.

They had compiled a very good 84 and were just one ahead of the Denis Howard and Rob Hey and the pairing of Craig Dunn and Peter Bristol. Both these teams believing they were in with a chance until reaching the ProShop to see the leaders already posted.

Then came the veterans – John Fowler and Richard Hamiltonout there using their guile and skill to gouge out an 89 to swamp the clubhouse leaders and take out the event in style.

The Nearest The Pins on Saturday were –The Idlerite 1st by Rob Hey at 262cm, Griffins Leading Edge by Josh Duffy at 171cm, Parkes Ready Mixed Concrete 9th by Troy Thomson at 273cm, the Harvey Norman 11th by Dale Matthews at 248cm, the 17th by Phil Smith at 6cm. The winner of the lucky 4th this week was Phil Smith at 6cm, pert near a hole in one.

There was also an individual in conjunction and Matt Clarke was the winner with a very impressive 41 points.

Ball winners were Duncan Constable and Jack Matthews 84, Craig Dunn and Peter Bristol, Rob Hey and Denis Howard 83, John Green and Mark Kelly, Trevor Chatman and Ian Ward 81.

On Sunday there was a start of a new tradition with new Pro team of Zac and Maddie Kelly suggesting the long weekend Sunday deserved a social event of sorts and so the Grand Final Day Cup has been established.

This is a two person Ambrose, with each player hitting at least seven tee shots, with a scratch and net event prize.

The endeavour looks to be a successful ongoing event with 56

players teeing it up with the shotgun start providing a social finish with all players finishing around the same time.

In the scratch event it was a tight run affair with the well performed team of Michael Thomas and Sam Standen going 5 under with a 67 to win the event by a stroke from Jake Thompson and Blake Parker who were smashing it everywhere to give themselves the birdie and eagle opportunities.

Matthew Spedding and Cam Standen were on the same score and unlucky not to go lower.

Peter Amor and Andrew Bourke as well as the wily pairing of Peter Magill and Rob ‘Baron’ Cheney finished on 69.

In the net event 62 was the number as 3 teams tied before the countback was needed to separate them with Matthew and Cam coming out on top just beating Michael and Sam and Peter and the Baron.

All in all a great day and positive feedback from the participants.

Veterans Golf

It was a classic day for golf when Forbes hosted last week’s twin-towns veteran’s competition which saw local Stephen Up-

hill win the day with a well compiled 40 points for the 18 holes.

But it was not an easy win as he had to survive a count-back from fellow golfer Alex MacKinnon who also bought his A game, while hot on their heels on 39 points was Parkes’ Gordon Pritchard who has been in rare form over the past month with his dwindling handicap reflecting this.

With the Forbes course in top condition and the weather picture perfect 27 players faced the starter - 17 from Forbes and 10 from Parkes - with Forbes also comfortable winners of the twintowns shield by 235 points to 205.

Uphill completed what was a good day by winning the A grade nearest-to-pin on the ninth hole with Bill Bourke from Parkes the B grade winner. No A graders threatened the pin on the 18th, while Pritchard was closest in B grade.

The ball sweep went to 34 points with the winners as follows: 39 - Gordon Pritchard (P); 36 - Ken Sanderson, Bede Tooth and Bruce Chandler (F); 35 - Alf Davies (F); 34 - John Dwyer, Bill Bourke and Nym Dziuba (P) and Scott Kirkman (F).

This week it is back to Parkes for the 18 holes competition.

rals outside his Bogan Gate road residence depicting his racehorses in full flight.

“I will have to get another one done now of Sneak Preview winning the Dubbo Gold Cup,” Peter laughed.

Leading trainers including Gayna Williams from Bathurst, Brett Thompson (Gulgong) and the Dubbo based Michael Mulholland, Brett Robb and Clint Lundholm have nominations for the Spring meeting on Saturday which follows the very successful Forbes Cup meeting in August.

Final acceptances were due on Thursday morning.

By BRIAN DRABSCH

Last Sunday saw eight shooters attend the Deep Lead Shooting Complex on the Back Trundle Road and shoot at buffalo targets at both 25 and 50 meters for a collective score of 520 points.

TARGET RIFLES: 25m 50m TOTAL

Steve Mitchell: 270 249 519

Brian Drabsch: 260 247 507

Paul Hocking: 269 for 25 meters only

FIELD RIFLES

Lachlan MacDonald: 269 248 517

Brett Cowling: 268 242 510

Alan Briton: 256 237 493

Jarod Jones: 240 for 50 meters only

And popeye shot in a rifles for practice only.

With the shortage of suitable target ammo available at the moment shooters are using whatever they can lay their hands on with very mixed results.

Two shooters including myself having fizzers which dropped that low that they missed the small buffalo heads at 25 meters, this resulted in no score being recorded.

Our next shoot is at 1PM Sunday 13/10/2024 and should be standard targets at both ranges.

Baggy Blues cricket clinic today

The NSW Baggy Blues, The Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP) and Parkes Cricket Association have teamed up to promote mental health and wellbeing by bringing people together through the sport of Cricket.

Don’t forget to register for the NSW Cricket Clinic that will be held from 1-5pm this afternoon (Thursday, October 10) in conjunction with the Baggy Blues.

The Clinic is free with tailored drills, activities and games for all kids aged between 7 and 14 years old at Woodward Oval.

Cricket NSW will provide all equipment needed for the clinic.

Schedule for the day:

1-5pm: NSW/Baggy Blues cricket clinic

2-2:30pm: Coaching sessin for parents with Steve Rixon 5pm onwards stick around for the T20 featuring local cricketers and the Baggy Blues touring party Register via https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/4c4bcd

Meet current and former Australian and NSW stars including Steve Rixon, Phil Emery, Dan Smith, Charlotte Anneveld, Michelle Gosko, Rick McCosker, Wayne Holdsworth and CNSW Blues and Breakers. The Cricket NSW Foundation is CNSW’s charitable arm, existing to enrich communities and improve lives through cricket by enabling access to the game for all within NSW.

Parkes Golf Club

Tim Cowling lines up his putt. PHOTO: Jenny Kingham

Jimmy Kuntze of Parkes putts, watched by Michael Hanlon from Condobolin. PHOTO: Jenny Kingham

Vipers runners-up after tough GF

PARKES’ Vipers have finished the 2024 Lachlan Amateur Soccer Association season runners up after a well-contested grand final against Forbes Foxes.

“A long time coming!” were the words of the Forbes captain Jack Janetzki at the end of the 2-1 win at Forbes’ Botanical Gardens, reflecting on the Foxes’ own journey since finishing runners up in 2023.

The 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 diving to stop it but it trickled past his fingers.

It wasn’t long until Parkes found an opportunity and scored their own to level the

scores at 1-1 with the clock ticking.

A critical penalty gave the Foxes another opportunity and Jacob Collits was sound with it.

Parkes came close, 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.”

Vipers coach Wayne Osborne credited Foxes as the 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.”

PARKES VIPERS: Harry Kennedy (goalkeeper), Harry Budd, Oliver Neilson, Rylee Quigg, Shivas Chand, Caleb Rixon, Kai Airy, Riley McMaster, Lachlan Kupkee, Stuart Lamond, Cameron Kopp, Oliver Westcott, Josh Sutton, Charlie Jones, Calum Gillow.

Parkes soccer celebrates top teams, players of 2024 season

THE Parkes soccer grand finals for the women’s, open juniors and U12 competitions were held on Saturday, September 14.

The women’s grand final was a hard fought game between the Coachman Cougars and the Parkes Leagues Club Raptors.

Spectators thought the game would need extra time to decide the winner but Raptors knocked one goal in to take the win.

The open juniors grand final match saw an experienced Stallions team against a talents Rovers team.

The Stallions took the win with their player Oliver Neilsen awarded player of the Grand Final.

Haidin Hodge was best and fairest boy of the the season and Briley Farrel was awarded best and fairest girl of the season for open juniors.

The U12s competition was grand final match saw a game between the Strikers and Olympic.

Olympic claimed the win with their goal keeper Jordan Selwood being awarded the player of the grand final.

The best and fairest boy for the season was Lewis Todd and best and fairest girl was awarded to Zoe Amery.

The President’s award was awarded to Cameron Lawrence.

Parkes and District Amateur Soccer Association would like to say a big thank you to all players, parents, coaches and volunteers for your support in 2024 and hope to see you in 2025.

Parkes Soccer would like to remind everyone that their AGM will be held on Monday, November 11 at the Parkes Services Club from 6:30pm.

Make sure to follow the Parkes and District Amateur Soccer Association Inc. on facebook to keep up to date and visit their wesite at pdasa.sportingpulse.net for more photos.

President’s award recipient Cameron Lawrence. Open juniors player of the grand final Oliver Neilsen.

U12 runners up Strikers.

U12 winners Olympic.

Open juniors runners up Rovers.

Open juniors winners Stallions.

Ladies runners up Cougars.

Ladies winners Raptors.

PHOTOS: Supplied

Open juniors best and fairest girls Briley Farrel.

Open juniors best and fairest boys Haidin Hodge.

U12 best and fairest boy Lewis Todd.

U12 player of the grand final Jordan Selwood.

U12 best and fairest girl Zoe Amery.

Lachlan 14s open cricket season

Cricket season is here and our Lachlan Under 14s campaign has begun with the Max Shephard Shield in Dubbo.

Lachlan gained valuable experience and game time with two wins and two losses across the three-day competition, where they played two T20s and two 45 over matches.

They opened the preseason carnival against Bathurst, going in to bat first and amassing 116.

Eli Heffernan led the way with 62 of 71 with handy contributions from Saxon Guess (10), Jacob Doyle (12) and Max Douglas (9).

Bathurst’s start was steady if slow.

Tim Longhurst took Lachlan’s first wicket with the score at 26 and while Lachlan’s change bowlers in Max Taylor (1/15 off three) and Heffernan (1/10 off three) took some wickets Bathurst continued with steady partnerships.

With limited preparation Lachlan’s 40 extras were costly, giving Bathurst a leg up for the win.

Day 2 came around, the boys needed some energy and a win against Orangeand they got it.

Orange was first to bat and made slow progress in the T20 format.

Lachlan’s bowling had im-

proved for the previous day’s experience and Jennings had Orange frustrated taking 1/1 off three overs.

Change bowler Max Douglas took 1/15 off three, Ned Glasson 1/16 off three and Heffernan 1/29 to restrain Orang eto 4/91 for their innings.

By contrast, Jack Dunford struck out to make 37 off 37 including six fours and Heffernan 47 n/o off 42 including eight fours, and Macauley Packham joined him to pass Orange’s total in the 14th over.

But Lachlan then came up against a much stronger Lake Macquarie / Newcastle

team whose bowlers delivered good consistent line and length on a pitch that was doing a little bit.

Lachlan was 3/8 before Jack Dunford (12) and Max Taylor (12) helped steady the innings somewhat. A very handy 9 from Doyle helped Lachlan to 57 all out, disappointingly with two-and-ahalf overs left

Taking a Lake Macquarie wicket to have them at 1/1 in the first over lifted the Lachlan boys’ spirits but the undefeated Lake Macquarie side passed our total with 10 overs remaining.

Taylor (1/5 off one) and Douglas (1/18 off two) took

Canola Cup day winners

The Central West’s race of the year was held on a stunning Monday of the long weekend.

There was something for everyone to enjoy with fashions on the field, jumping castles, pony races, music and of course the big feature race.

See who won the Canola Cup Gold Consolation, Ken Sharp Memorial, John Greenhalgh Memorial, and the Don Tildsley Memorial.

Go to the back page for to see who won the race of the day, the Canola

late wickets.

Lachlan wrapped up the carnival with a 45-over game against the Western girls U16s and started the game with a great batting performance.

Guess (19) and Dunford (10) got Lachlan off and running before Heffernan (10) continued a good strike rate which was pushed along by Albert who struck two fours and a six to make 25 off 21 balls.

The tail end of the Lachlan batting line-up was outstanding in this game.

Douglas (16 off 46) made sure the Western girls didn’t get on top before

Longurst (11), Taylor (8) and an outstanding 28 from 32 for Packham including five fours and Jennings (6) got Lachlan to a very imposing 164 all out in the 38th over.

This was the batting innings the Lachlan coaches had been waiting for.

Lachlan was on a roll and the bowlers looked determined to continue it with Jennings taking three wickets in the first over for figures of 3/13 off four.

Doyle chipped in with some tight, handy bowling for 1/3 off four overs in a great left arm bowling spell before Longhurst (1/8 off

four) and Albert with some juicy flighted leg spin (3/2 off three) demolished the Western middle order.

Packham took 1/0 off four balls to see Western dismissed for 29 in the 16th over.

All in all a good hit-out for the team, who play in the Western region competition against Dubbo, Orange, Bathurst and Mudgee through the season.

Heffernan’s batting was a highlight of the Shield campaign but everyone contributed and go home stronger cricketers.

The Shield is a great opportunity to get some high level competition early in the season.

Lachlan trials for all age groups have been held, with squads to be announced in coming weeks.

LACHLAN UNDER 14S: Eli Heffernan (Condo), Ari Albert (Parkes), Alfie Rosser (Parkes), Jack Dunford (Parkes), Jacob Doyle (Condo), Lochie Jennings (Parkes), Max Douglas (Forbes), Max Taylor (Grenfell / west wyalong), Ned Glasson (Forbes), Tim Longhurst (Parkes), Saxon Guess (Parkes), Macauley Packham (Condo).

Local cricket registrations are open through Play HQ, select your local association.

Jett Turnbull wins the Don Tildsley Memorial with Watchmedazzle for trainer Nathan Turnbull.

Scott Hewitt drives Fay Irene to victory in the Canola Cup Gold Consolation.

Erika Dwyer drives Cabaganoosh to the win in the Ken Sharp memorial.

The Sharp family and representatives of sponsors CKC Accountants congratulate driver Erika Dwyer and Carbaganoosh on winning the Ken Sharp Memorial.

The Greenhalgh family congratulate winning driver Emma Turnbull and Huta on winning the AGnVET Services John Greenhalgh Memorial.

Cup.

Cameron Rosser chatting with the Lachlan U14s at the pre-season Max Shephard Shield Carnival.

Parkes Sharks are back for the season

PARKES Swimming Club

(Parkes Sharks) is the local swimming club for all in Parkes.

The club has qualified and accredited coaches who assist all swimmers reach their swimming goals.

This could be improving swimming and fitness, being able to participate in school carnivals, representing the club at area carnivals and being able to qualify for Swimming NSW State and National Championships.

The club swimmers have achieved all these goals in the last summer season.

The club swims in the Parkes Pool in summer and travels to Orange or Bathurst in the winter as there are no facilities in Parkes.

Squads are graded so everyone feels comfortable and trains in the morning or the afternoon.

The Club is holding a Come and Try day next Saturday, October 12 from 10am to 2pm.

Swimmers can find out about the club, get assessed if they wish and join in some activities for as long as they wish.

You can come at any time, Parkes Sharks coaches and committee will be there.

There is a club night every week where training skills can be tested for improvement and a carnival is held at the Parkes Pool every year in November.

In the first instance, if you cannot come to the Come and Try Day, contact Barbara Weaver on 0400626014.

Want to join the Parkes Sharks? Check out what the club is all about at the come and try day this Saturday.

PHOTO: Supplied

Amanda Turnbull claims her third Eugowra feature Chart Topper delivers

By CRAIG DUMESNY

It is a harness racing meeting that never faIls to deliver, and Monday afternoon’s Canola Cup and the iconic Eugowra Paceway were basked in sunshine as a big crowd watched on to witness yet another superb drive from Bathurst’s Amanda Turnbull aboard the Nathan Jack trained Chart Topper to capture the $30,000 feature. It was Turnbull’s third victory in the Cup, her previous winners being Oh I Am The One in 2015 and Racing Time in 2022.

Starting a short-priced favourite,

Chart Topper was afforded a beautiful run through the pack from his second line draw but after the field had just settled into their positions, Amanda was off around them to take up the position outside of the leader Artimus Mission.

From there, she simply controlled the race and when it was time to apply the acid test rounding the home turn, she ranged up and took a slender lead which her charge was able to retain all the way down the Eugowra home straight.

In a blanket finish, Chart Topper stuck his neck out to hold off a late challenge from My Ultimate Flynn

while Artimus Mission was brave in defeat to hold onto third placing.

Another highlight on a fantastic afternoon of pacing was the performance by the aptly named Watchmedazzle in the TAB.COM.AU

Don Tildsley Memorial.

Driven by rising star reinsman Jett Turnbull, the six-year-old gelding scorched around the 800 metre circuit, running the first half of the last mile in 57.5 seconds which was backed up by an even faster 56.8 seconds on the way home.

Watchmedazzle’s mile rate of 1.54.9 was just one tenth of a second outside Conviction’s track record set in 2019.

Crookwell visitor Scott Hewitt made his trip to Eugowra worthwhile when his mare Fay Irene made amends for her unlucky defeat a week earlier by taking out the Gundermain Feedlot Canola Cup Consolation.

Wendy Turnbull and her daughter Emma combined with Huta to take out the other feature of the afternoon the Agnvet Services – John Greenhalgh Memorial.

Other winners during the afternoon included Tulhurst Pebbles for Nathan Hurst, Be Good Miki (Jackson Painting), Carbaganoosh (Erika Dwyer) and Hello I Tea (Jye Coney).

Amanda Turnbull brings Chart Topper home to a well contested win in the 2024 Canola Cup.

Winning Canola Cup driver Amanda Turnbull speaks with Mick Dumesny after the race.

Rob Smith from Kriden Park, Jenny Turnbull, Jemma Howell and Jodie Greenhalgh with Canola Cup winner Chart Topper, driven by Amanda Turnbull.