Inquiry hands down call to change after regions share flood insurance heartache
Zoe Braithwaite and Tara Spadaro from Outrageous Entertainment with Robyn Glencross, Debrah Angus and Shani Doyle from Central Coast NSW.
PHOTO: Jenny Kingham
CLOUDS cleared to make a glorious afternoon and evening at Trundle, where some 2200 Super Troupers danced the night away with an incredible music line-up.
Mayor Neil Westcott described the 2024 ABBA Festival as a day to remember.
“The performances of all the bands were just beyond belief,” he said.
Festival Manager Joel Ulbricht added the earlier drizzle and rain didn’t scare off the crowd.
Visitors from far and wide gathered on Berryman Oval for
what could only be described as a magnificent event.
It was a big weekend all round for Trundle, with their annual pink ribbon fundraiser on the Friday night also drawing the crowds.
The Waterloo Express rolled into town at midday, there were markets in the Memorial Hall, and then it was all over to the main stage for nine hours of entertainment.
Cr Westcott paid tribute to the staff at Parkes Shire Council and the organisers who put in the extra yards to bring the acts
including Bjorn Again, Furnace and the Fundamentals, Disco Revolution, the Andante Andante choir and DJ Diggz.
With Bjorn Again headlining the festival, it was always going to be incredible, but the crowd was on their feet early especially as Furnace and The Fundamentals hit the stage and increased the energy 100-fold.
The ABBA Festival rounded out a fabulous trilogy of musical events with the Carnival of Cups and Cheers to 30 years of Northparkes.
By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
THIS Saturday, Parkes Running Group founder Sarah Hartin is putting herself to the test.
She’ll run more than 120km through Goobang National Park, from its southernmost to its northernmost tip.
Sarah said the aim of Project Goobang is to put Goobang National Park on the map, and instill a sense of curiosity in the Parkes community to inspire them to get out there and explore their own backyard.
“Our community benefits from this project by gaining awareness of Goobang National Park’s natural beauty and recreational opportunities, encouraging people who have never visited to explore its hidden trails and enjoy local gems like Lake Endeavour, fostering an active and healthy community,” Sarah said.
“It fosters a sense of curiosity, adventure, and a deeper connection with the nature in our own backyard, and as a result showcases what our region has to offer.”
Evolution Mining and local Parkes businesses have backed Sarah’s project and she has been able to engage an accomplished media team who will be documenting the entire journey including all the breathtaking scenery and the physical and mental challenges along the way while
Sarah pushes beyond her limits.
“Project Goobang started after a conversation with my running coach earlier this year, right after I completed my first 100km trail running event in New Zealand,” Sarah said.
“He suggested, ‘why not create your own challenge – something that’s personal to you, with the people you want, done your way?’ The moment he said that, I knew exactly what I wanted to do: run through Goobang National Park.”
Goobang National Park is one of Sarah’s favourite places, she has spent countless hours exploring the trails.
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Sarah Hartin in preparation for her over 120km run with Nedd’s Milk.
What’s on in and around Parkes
AUSTRALIAN UNITY SENIORS EXPO
Thursday, October 24
At the Parkes Services Club from 10am to 12:30pm Australian Unity invites you to attend their community expo for seniors where you can access valuable information and resources. Meet with local healthcare providers and community organisations, learn about the resources and services available to you and connect with other seniors while enjoying complementary morning tea. This event is free with free morning tea also. For more information call 1300295815
CINDERELLA AND THE CRYSTAL SLIP-
PER
October 25 - November 9
Parkes M and D is proud to present Cinderella and the Crystal Slipper. This production is a traditional Pantomime by Brian Luff a musical comedy and fun for the whole family. Tickets are now available at https://www. parkesmandd.com.au/box-office
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
PARKES CWA 100 YEAR CELEBRATION
Saturday, October 26
Parkes CWA Branch will be hosting their annual high tea at the Parkes Golf Club from 2pm. Tickets are now available from Georgie’s boutique $30 each (cash sales only). Delicious home-made goods for afternoon tea and a fashion parade will held on the day. Don’t miss out on this lovely afternoon!
ADULT SURVIVORS OF CHILD ABUSE
Friday, November 1
The Adult Survivors of Child Abuse - Cowra Support Group meets on the 1st Friday of each month from 12:30 to 14:30 and is open to survivors of all communities. All details online via: recover.itmatters.com.au. Alternatively, call Pascale, the facilitator, on 0458 698 460.
RALLYING TO SUPPORT THE MCGRATH FOUNDATION
Saturday, November 9
The Hey Sis Project with Asha will be hosting an event at the Parkes Tennis Club from 1pm to 4pm. There will be music, raffles, afternoon tea and some fun tennis. Make sure you have your pink on to support this event as there will be prizes for best dressed. To register and pay $5 per person contact Asha on 0466417716. Registrations close November 6.
EUGOWRA CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
NIGHT
Friday, November 15
Eugowra businesses will be open late and local markets and stall holders will be in attendance from 5pm to 8pm. For enquiries email hello@visiteugowra.com.au
THE PIANO MAN PRESENTS
Saturday, November 23
For one night only, join the Little Thea-
Senior Journalist
tre, Parkes, where some of the regions finest musicians will come together to put on a fantastic evening of music, and to raise money for local Mental Health awareness charities. Tickets are now available via https://37819787740.sales.ticketsearch.com/ sales/sales
CHRISTMAS PARADE AND MARKETS
Friday, December 6
The annual Parkes Action Club Christmas Parade and Carnival will be on again this year. The parade and markets will showcase what is on offer in our shire and an opportunity for you to get some Christmas shopping done! Markets will be operating in Cooke Park from 5:30pm until 9pm including food stalls and local products. If you are interested in entering the parade or being a stall holder email parkesactionclub@gmail.com now.
SAVE THE DATE: this is a fundraiser ball not to be missed presented by the Eugowra Public School P and C at the Eugowra Showground Pavilion. Keep an out on the ‘Eugowra’s Boots and Bowties Ball’ facebook page as there are plenty of big announcements to come regarding this amazing event!
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.
A warm welcome to Parkes’ newest citizens
By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
Parkes welcomed seven new Australia citizens at an official ceremony at the Parkes Shire Council chambers on Tuesday, October 15.
With the support of many friends and family Adan Salad Gonjobe, Huynh Boi An Tran (Ann), Leo Paul Pius, Olamide Rhoda Kolawole, Olufemi Abefe Kolawole, Folakemi Adele Kolawole and Damilola Louisa Kolawole.
Adan is originally from the upper eastern region of Kenya in a small town called Sericho, arriving in Australia in May 2016 to
study to be a nurse.
Since getting his nurse registration, Adan has traversed every corner of Australia and arrived in Trundle in September 2024 and has worked in the region for three years.
Ann, who is a nail technician, was born in Vietnam and moved to Australia in March 2019.
Born in India, Leo is a physiotherapist and arrived in Australia in February 2017, and has been calling Parkes home since 2022.
Nigerian family, the Kolawoles, all became Australia citizens at the official ceremony.
Olamide, Olufemi and Folakemi were born in Nigeria and ar-
rived in Australia in July 2019, arriving in Parkes in 2023. Damilola was born in Australia as a Nigerian citizen.
Olamide is a support worker at Currajong and and her husband Olufemi is a stakeholder engagement advisor with ARTC Inland Rail.
Parkes Shire mayor Neil Westcott welcomed the new citizens as he conducted the ceremony.
“I congratulate these conferees on their decision to become Australian citizens, a decision welcomed not only by me but all Australians,” Mayor Westcott said.
A letter of welcome from Min-
ister Tony Burke was read by Member for Riverina Michael McCormack and our new citizens took the Australian citizenship pledge.
“On behalf on myself, the Parliament and the Riverina electorate, thank you,” Mr McCormack said.
“Most of us in this room, probably all of us in this room, were born in Australia, you have made the choice to become an Australian and it’s a very good choice but don’t forget your faith, don’t forget where you came from, don’t forget the food, the culture, everything that has made you what you are.”
Telstra phone interruptions as Trundle gets 5G
Telstra will be upgrading its mobile base station at Trundle to prepare the network for 5G coverage to be provided once the 3G network closes, however the works will require a series of temporary outages or reduction in mobile coverage.
These will impact Telstra mobile coverage at various times from Tuesday October 29 to Saturday November 2.
Telstra has advised the site is expected to be off the air from 8am Tuesday, October 29, to 6pm Wednesday October 30.
Disruptions of up to four hours a day may occur from Thursday, October 31 to Saturday, November 2 during cell testing and commissioning works.
If all goes to plan and weather permitting, the mobile upgrade will be completed on November 2, Telstra advised.
Landline services, NBN internet services and mobile coverage from other provides will not be impacted.
Calls to Triple Zero will be diverted to any working mobile network.
Telstra regional general manager Chris Taylor said they’ll only switch the site off when they need to and will have it back on as quickly as possible.
“There’s never a good time to under take this sort of work but once it is completed, it will mean better mobile services for local residents,” he said.
Telstra mobile customers will receive text messages advising of the work.
If residents have access to a wi fi signal at home or at work, Telstra encourages residents to activate wi fi calling. Google Telstra wi fi calling or search in your settings icon on your phone.
Telstra also advised that businesses using the Telstra network for EFTPOS terminals should contact their bank to see whether terminals could be connected using fixed line or wi fi / nbn internet.
Call for change from flood heartache
Ensuring people devastated by natural disaster don’t experience further heartache trying to claim their insurance is one of the key aims of the report from the Parliamentary Inquiry into insurers’ responses to 2022 major floods claims.
Central West experiences are among those that have shaped 86 recommendations in the House Standing Committee on Economics’ final report, released last Friday after a year of investigations.
Policyholders need to be treated better, is the first point of the chair’s foreword to the report.
“Policyholders have a right to expect the timely and fair consideration of their claims,” MP and chair Dr Daniel Mulino wrote.
Dr Mulino said the report’s title “Flood failure to future fairness” reflected “the collective failure by insurers to meet their obligations to policyholders after the 2022 floods, and our hope for a fairer system in future through the 86 recommendations in this report.”
The chair thanked all those who shared their experiences, with hearings including in Eugowra.
“We acknowledge that many are still recovering from the financial and mental health toll and are very grateful that so many still found time to provide valuable insights so that others may benefit from a fairer system in the future,” Dr Mulino said.
Recommendations include:
Registration of the General In-
surance Code of Practice with ASIC; and that the Code be made enforceable through insurance contracts;
Standardising key terms across all insurance contracts through legislated definitions, including “rainfall runoff ”, “storm surge”, “wear and tear” and “lack of maintenance”;
New regulatory guidance by ASIC to clarify that insurers cannot deny claims based solely on expert reports that do not link the damage observed with the reported cause, including for hydrology and building reports;
Requiring insurers to provide guidance to policyholders on maintenance obligations up front;
Requiring insurers to make a decision on whether to accept or deny
a claim within 12 months, and if that doesn’t occur, that they be required to accept the claims in full;
Requiring insurers to report key data on claims management performance to ASIC quarterly and, after a natural disaster, monthly.
Dr Mulino also highlighted recommendations to address inadequate temporary accommodation arrangements.
“At present,” he said, “the maximum guaranteed length often falls short of the actual time it takes to complete the rebuild.”
Dr Mulino also noted evidence heard on policy exclusions for preexisting damage or lack of maintenance applied to parts of a building unobservable by policyholders, such as stumps.
“Policyholders often pay premiums for decades with neither the insurer nor the insured knowing the state of the stumps,” he said. The report also flags that “some form of government intervention” would be needed for highrisk properties, and that guiding principles for such intervention include the need for ongoing community and household level mitigation investment, and that no further development should occur in high-risk areas.
The Insurance Council of Australia welcomed the report, and issued a statement saying insurers are committed to change that will improve the industry’s response to customers impacted by extreme weather events.
Parkes’ newest citizens with Parkes Mayor Neil Westcott and deputy mayor Marg Applebee, Member for Riverina Michael McCormack, Senator Perin Davey and Nationals’ Federal candidate for Parkes Jamie Chaffey.
Better equipped thanks to donation
By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
Powertools Plus have recently donated tools to the Trundle Rural Fire Brigade as part of their annual sponsorship program.
Trundle RFS approached Powertools Plus for a donation in regards to some tools to improve the station and equipment while the Trundle RFS station undergoes upgrades.
“We were excited when we received that application for the RFS, Trundle still being a part of the Parkes Shire and Trundle definitely a part of our Parkes and Forbes stores,” Powertools Plus business owners Graham and Dorothy Hayley said.
“Some of the stuff they gave us, we will be able to use around the station and other stuff we will be able to put on the trucks like the grinders and reciprocating saws and things like that,” Trundle RFS Deputy Captain, Phil White said.
“The tools are ideal if we need to gain access to places or if we need to cut things away from vehicles or houses or whatever we’re doing.”
The tools that Trundle RFS received from Powertools Plus are not a standard issue from the RFS.
“We go out in the community and ask for sponsorships and donations for gear we don’t have, but need,” Trundle RFS Secretary Firefighter
Kim White said.
“Firetrucks in Trundle don’t carry this kind of gear, until now,” Phill added.
“To be able to support
Trundle RFS with some tools was something we were happy to do,” Graham and Dorothy said.
“We see that our communi-
ty is our home, like our customers do and that’s why we have a community program to provide sponsorships and donations. We like to give
back to community projects.”
This donation of tools is a standalone donation as part of Trundle RFS’s fundraising.
“We’ve done a bit to our station and it’s all been public money and donations.
“It’s taken some time, over a number of years with fundraising and many BBQs and meat raffle but we’re getting there now.”
Trundle RFS now have an improved crew room with air conditioning, a fully operational kitchen and a new laundry kindly donated by Bunnings.
“Now we’re working on our maintenance workshop and we have some racking now so we can put everything up rather than a pile on the floor,” Phil said.
Powertools Plus community program is open to all members in the community who are looking for support for their community which incorporates one of the five key focuses.
The key focuses include agriculture, rural health, community building and infrastructure, trade and construction education and sport and recreation.
If you are interested in applying for the Powertools Plus community program visit the Powertools Plus website.
Motorists urged to be extra cautious during harvest
Electronic message signs will be installed roadside at Moree, Bellata, Gilgandra, Trangie, Condobolin, Parkes and Forbes where heavy vehicles and farm machinery being used for harvest will be at its peak.
Messaging on these signs targeting drivers involved in harvest will include ‘Wear a seatbelt, demerits and fines apply,’ as well as ‘Don’t die for a deadline’ and ‘Stop, revive, survive’.
Motorists in the community who share the network with these operators will also be reminded of the role they play in keeping the roads safe during this busy time: ‘Be aware around trucks. Can they see you?’ and ‘Be aware around trucks. Use extra caution’.
Transport for NSW Direc-
tor West Alistair Lunn said it is important for motorists to be aware that slow moving harvest machinery will soon be sharing the road network.
“We all want to get home safely at the end of each day,” Mr Lunn said.
“The reality is, 85 per cent of fatal crashes on country roads involve a country resident. We all have a part to play in keeping each other safe.”
The campaign supported by Transport for NSW, GrainCorp, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator and state farming networks is focused on making harvest season as safe as possible.
“Harvest season is an exciting time of year for the state’s cropping communities, but also an exhausting one.
“The combination of long
days and heavy machinery could end badly unless all operators are aware of the dangers of fatigue and are doing all they can to manage it.
“Studies have shown that being awake for 17 hours has a similar effect on your performance and reaction time behind the wheel as a blood alcohol content of 0.05, so we ask all drivers to ensure you are well rested before starting your journey and allow plenty of travel time.
“If you feel tired while driving or experience any of the early warning signs such as yawning, restlessness or sore eyes, pull over in a safe place and have a rest.”
However, Mr Lunn said it was not only harvest vehicle operators who had to take extra care.
“The harvest period coincides with school holidays, which is a time when we see plenty of caravanners travelling on our rural and regional roads,” he said.
“Our roads are there to share and this mix of farming machinery, grain trucks and other traffic along major freight and travel routes makes that message more important than ever.
“All drivers need to be road safe and take proper breaks to manage fatigue. We all need to look out for each other. So, take care and be truck aware.”
Key pinch points for large vehicles during harvest in the Central West include: Parkes – Newell Highway about 50 metres after the hospital intersection merge lane ends
Parkes – Eugowra Road about 1.5 kilometres south of GrainCorp entrance
Parkes – Eugowra Road about 250 metres south of Military Road
Forbes – Reymond Street just before the bridge over Lachlan River
Forbes – Lachlan Valley Way heading towards Forbes 150 metres from the Henry Lawson Way intersection.
Moree – Newell highway opposite the cement silos
Moree – Newell Highway just north of Skinners Creek
Bellata – Newell Highway just north of Bellata
Bellata – Newell Highway just north of Oak Street
Gilgandra – Newell Highway about 500 metres north of Railway Street
Gilgandra – Newell Highway about 2.2 kilometres
south of Railway Street
Coonamble – Castlereagh Highway about 40 metres after the 50 km/h speed zone sign
Coonamble – 250 metres south from Castlereagh Highway before the Back Gular Road
Trangie – Mitchell Highway 650 metres west of Ashgrove Road
Trangie – Mitchell Highway Mitchell Highway about 50 metres east of the bridge (upon the approach from Narromine)
Condobolin – Melrose Road opposite the tennis courts
Condobolin – Melrose Road about 300 metres north of Kiacatoo Road For more information please visit the Centre for Road Safety website.
Trundle RFS Deputy Captain Phil White, Brad from Powertools Plus Parkes and Trundle RFS Secretary firefighter Kim White.
M and D’s fun-packed new show is opening Friday
We are all off to the ball!
Cinderella and the Crystal Slipper is coming to Parkes M and D over three big weekends, and director Ruth Barnes can’t wait to welcome audiences through the doors of the Little Theatre.
In her debut as a director with Parkes M and D, Ruth is delighted to be bringing this pantomime to the stage.
“It’s a comedy, it’s a musical, there’s a lot of slapstick, there’s a lot of topical humour that goes on,” she said.
It’s an adaptation of the fairy tale we know so well and it’s great fun.
“The cast is just so enthusiastic and so talented and they’ve just really jumped into it,” Ruth said.
“They’ve done this amazing job.”
Taking the stage as Cinderella is Ita Hughes in her first lead role with Parkes M and D, her Prince Charming is played by Ethan Hartley.
Making magic as Fairy Godmother is Kimberley Ryan.
In this version Cinderella’s father is still alive, and Aaron Kingham and Gary Crowley share the role of Baron Hardup whose wife Karen is played by Katelin Howarth.
Of course there’s a pair of wicked stepsisters, the roles filled by Alyssa Miller and Andrew Cannon.
But Cinderella does have a best friend in Buttons, played by Angie
Drooger, who’s one to watch along with Dandini, played by Isla Kennedy.
Then there are our party planners Muggsy and Puggsy, played by Jess Morgan and Ella Richards, and the king and queen Benson O’Donnell and Lauren Swientek.
Together with their talented ensemble of Immy Collits, Sophie Francis, Winter Hall, Ruby Hodges, Isla Miller, Huntur Nicholson, Isla O’Donoghue and Chloe Prior, they produce a show that’s bright, colourful - and funny.
There’ll be jokes that appeal to the kids, and jokes that hit their parents.
“It’s a lot of fun for the entire family - and be prepared to get involved,”
Ruth said.
“The audience, they’re encouraged to yell out, or participate in different parts of the scene - to say a particular line or help us look out for scary ghosts.”
She recommends snapping up those aisle seats for the full experience as the cast will be out and about.
“It’s been a lot of fun, and I’m just really excited for audiences to come and see it because these guys are just amazing - they’re just so good,” Ruth said.
Find out more and get your tickets online at: https://www.parkesmandd.com.au/shows All is made right when the
crystal slipper fits Cinderella.
Cinderella the pantomime comes to the Parkes M and D stage for three big weekends, starting this Friday. PHOTOS: Renee Powell
Cindy wants every voice to be heard
By TAFE NSW AND MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
TAFE NSW student Cindy Smith is using her education as a powerful tool to empower people with disabilities to express their desires and gain independence in her role with Currajong Disability Services.
Ms Smith never considered being a support carer as a career path for herself but when a friend recommended that she should apply for a job in the industry she never looked back.
Armed with her Certificate III in Individual Support and now pursuing her Certificate IV in Disability Support, she is on a mission to help her clients break free from rigid schedules that often limit their true needs.
Ms Smith has been working with Currajong for nearly 12 months now and has loved caring for her clients and ensuring they all have a voice in their care.
“Working with Currajong I have learnt all about empowerment and advocacy and Currajong is all about what the clients want as it’s important for everybody to have their own voice,” Ms
Smith said.
Ms Smith appreciates that she is able to do a diverse range of activities with clients thanks to the support of Currajong.
“There’s a fishing group, cooking classes, a music and art room and every year Currajong enter in art competitions and the participants will all help do an art piece and put it in an art show, there’s just so much.
“Every Tuesday we do indoor bowls and once a month we go to the bowling alley in Orange.
“We go to the indoor swimming pool and we venture out to the Parkes Swimming Pool in the summer.”
There is currently an urgent demand for skilled disability support workers with jobs projected to increase by 128,000 by 2025.
Support workers are vital in the Australian National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Support workers offer tailored care to people in need, including those with physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and mental health challenges.
After completing her Certificate IV Ms Smith aspires
to complete a Diploma in Mental Health and a Diploma in Community Service.
TAFE NSW is playing a vital role in equipping professionals like Ms Smith, helping to shape a diverse and capable workforce that uplifts regional NSW and makes a meaningful impact in their communities.
Ms Smith credits her training at TAFE NSW for enabling her to go beyond basic care and provide support to her clients.
“The TAFE course was really good, it taught you everything from understanding disabilities, health and wellbeing, communication development, legal and ethical responsibilities, work place health and safety, personal centered care, support and assistance and also empowerment and advocacy,” Ms Smith said.
“ I totally recommend the job to anybody that wants a career change. It’s a very rewarding position.
“Being able to empower people to advocate for themselves and learning how to assist people with personal care, mobility, and communication support, it’s very rewarding.”
Your puppy could be most at risk
COMMON MYTHS ABOUT PARVOVIRUS AND SIGNS YOUR PUPPY HAS IT
By PARKES VET
Parvovirus is a virus that targets rapidly growing cells.
For tiny puppies in utero, or with their eyes not yet open, that can mean heart muscle and other vital organs.
For most puppies from five weeks of age, this means the gastrointestinal tract.
The first sign is usually when a puppy doesn’t want to eat their food.
Later in the course of the disease, vomiting and diarrhoea can follow hours or days later.
Usually, signs develop three days to three weeks after exposure to the virus.
With intensive hospitalisation, most puppies can be saved, but at a considerable expense.
Dehydration and sepsis are the potentially fatal consequences of this infection.
Here are some common urban myths we’ve heard.
MYTH ONE: My dog or puppy can’t get parvovirus - they don’t leave the house/yard/ farm
The reality is that many homes, especially rentals, may already have parvovirus in the soil.
Secondly, it is uncommon that the humans in the household don’t leave the home.
Indeed, parvovirus has been isolated from the floors of supermarkets - meaning that if you do your shopping after a person with a sick puppy at home, you could walk the virus into your house with your shoes.
Similarly, flies can travel over fences and on the breeze, taking a fly from a sick dog’s poo to your dog’s dinner.
MYTH TWO: My dog had a vaccine as a puppy - they don’t need any more vaccines
The perfect vaccine would indeed last a lifetime, but we don’t live in a perfect world. Repeat vaccines give the immune system a chance to be appropriately fine-tuned to deal with threats.
Puppies need to have repeated vaccines as puppies, until at least on or after 12weeks of age.
This is because the mother’s milk interferes with how effective and long lasting the vaccine effectiveness lingers.
After puppyhood, adult dogs also need booster vaccinations, usually starting 12months after their final puppy vaccine.
MYTH THREE: My puppy seems a bit sick - a walk at the dog park will perk him up
While most dogs love going to the dog park, if your puppy has Parvovirus, or other contagious infections, like Ringworm, Canine Cough (previously known as Kennel Cough) or other causes of gastroenteritis, taking your pet to the park means spreading that disease there, and sharing other diseases from other dogs gone before you.
If your puppy is sick, the right place to go is the vet.
Call ahead so that infection risk can be
managed.
MYTH FOUR: Big dogs don’t get parvovirus
This is just untrue. While a big dog may have more body reserves to fight infections, adult dogs and large breed dogs certainly get parvovirus.
The hospital bills that come with such illnesses are often related to the size of the patient in question.
At Parkes Vet, we would much rather vaccinate puppies and dogs rather than treat patients with parvovirus.
Please work with us to ensure that your pet is protected.
Vaccines remain the single most effective way to reduce risks and severity of this frightening disease.
If you have puppies or an adult dog who needs to be vaccinated, call us today.
Afternoon on the green at Trundle
On Saturday, October 26, the Trundle community will be rallying together at the Trundle Golf Club to raise money for the Trundle Children’s Centre.
A family fun afternoon will be held starting off with a nine hole, three man ambrose at 1.30pm.
The afternoon will finish with some family fun on the green and deck at the Trundle Golf Course.
You don’t have to play golf, you can join in on the fun from 4pm for a barbecue and there will be a free jumping castle and face painting for the kids.
A putting and chipping comp will also be held later in the afternoon.
There will be some great prizes up for grabs as well as meat and vegetable raffles and a 100 club and monster raffle which will be drawn at the end of the year.
All money raised will be going back into the Trundle Children’s Centre towards equipment for the new OT and Multipurpose room.
“The money raised will support the children of Trundle and surrounding areas by providing them with new resources and up to date equipment,” Georgia Watt said.
“Come out to Trundle to have a fun family afternoon and support the Trundle Children’s Centre.”
Parvovirus can affect any puppy, anywhere. Make sure to stay up to date with vaccines to minimise the risk. PHOTO: Supplied
Cindy Smith is currently completing her Certificate IV in Disability Support with TAFE NSW and is loving every minute of it.
PHOTO: Madeline Blackstock
FORMER PMG/TELECOM STAFF GATHER AFTER 12 LONG YEARS
By LIONEL LYNEHAM
Forty-five former PMG/Telecom staff and their partners gathered at the Parkes Sports and Bowling Club on Saturday, October 12 for a night of reminiscing and mateship.
Organisers for the night Dave Williams, Trevor Miles and Lionel Lyneham, decided that since it had been 12 years since the last function it was time to bring together the old workmates from the old Parkes engineers district which included Forbes, Parkes, Molong, Condobolin, Trundle and Lake Cargelligo.
Old mates travelled from Sydney, Queensland, Coastal NSW, Parkes and Forbes.
Comments on the night were very favourable with several saying that they had worked in many districts and Parkes is the only one that holds this type of get together and we shouldn’t wait another 12 years for another.
Candidate on tour of new Parkes electorate Asthma this storm season
THE cost of living - and doing business - was at the top of the agenda when Federal candidate for the seat of Parkes, Jamie Chaffey, visited Parkes and Forbes.
The two shires, with West Wyalong, will be in the seat of Parkes come the next Federal election and our current MP Michael McCormack was introducing Mr Chaffey in our communities this month.
Inspecting Local Roads and Community Infrastructure projects and the Parkes bypass with council leaders, they also took the chance to talk to business owners and community members.
“We’ve heard the cost of living is biting, we’ve heard the cost of doing business is hard, the cost of power,” Mr McCormack said.
“We’ve heard it’s hard to find people to fill vacancies that are there.”
Nuclear power is on the agenda and bringing back Coalition policies that supported regional communities will be the focus for Mr Chaffey going forward - although policy details will come closer to an election - yet to be announced.
Mr Chaffey hails from Gunnedah, a father of four and now a grandfather, a boilermaker by trade who has handed his family business on to the next generation.
Frustrations in business led him to join his local Chamber of Commerce, then stand for his local council where he was elected mayor.
He was in Forbes earlier this year hosting a mini housing summit as the chair of the Country Mayors Association.
“I worked very closely with my federal member Mark Coulton and saw the success when three tiers of government worked together to deliver on the community’s aspirations,” he said.
With Mr Coulton announcing his retirement at the next election, Mr Chaffey ran for and gained preselection.
Mr Chaffey has been on the road since the local government elections, travelling an electorate that now covers just over 50 per cent of
the NSW land mass.
“I understand that’s the commitment required if I’m going to pay the respect to the position and the opportunity so more than willing to do that,” he said.
Does he consider the size of the vast seat an issue? The candidate says Mark Coulton has shown it can be done - and he’s eager to work with the people of the region.
“It’s real, it’s passionate people who are producing the food, the fibre, the natural resources and are crucial to the success not only of NSW but of Australia,” he said.
Michael McCormack, whose Riverina electorate boundaries have changed and no longer include Forbes and Parkes, said he would continue to represent our towns until the next election.
It was great to travel the region meeting with local councils and businesses, looking over projects he’s supported during his term.
But he did agree the size of the electorates needs to be considered.
“These country electorates are just getting larger and larger and it becomes more difficult to service those communities,” Mr McCormack said.
“I love representing the communities, I’ll represent those interests, I see it as a challenge and an opportunity.
“I’m more looking at it from the constituents’ point of view: they have a right to see their local member without having to drive hundreds of kilometres.”
Mr Chaffey said supporting regional communities would be the priority for him.
“A lot more will come out in policy, a lot of things we’re going to basically go back to the status quo, where it was under the coalition, things that are impacting regional communities,” Mr Chaffey said. Programs like Roads of Strategic
Importance, Building Better Regions and regional funding through the Mobile Blackspot program.
Overturning changes in water policy, around the Murray Darling Basin Plan, would also be on the agenda.
“All of those bigger things, we know have impacted our communities, we’re going to right that wrong,” Mr Chaffey said.
But it’s also about the other impacts that - on a daily basis - keep communities thriving.
“Making sure we can retain our people and attract more people to come in,” Mr Chaffey said.
“We’ve got vacancies in almost every industry in almost every community within the Parkes electorate, we’ve got unemployment rates that are under 3pc in all, under 2pc in most of them.
“Without bringing people into our communities, we can’t take that prosperous leap into all the opportunity that’s out there.”
PEOPLE prone to respiratory conditions like asthma or hayfever are being urged to take extra care ahead of predicted thunderstorm activity across Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD), and Far West Local Health District (FWLHD).
Each year from around mid-October to mid-November, asthma and hayfever sufferers may be at greater risk of severe symptoms due to high pollen counts, and weather conditions like those are predicted across the region in coming weeks.
WNSWLHD and FWLHD Public Health Physician, Dr Victor Carey, is urging people with asthma or breathing problems, and those impacted by hayfever in spring, to take extra precautions when thunderstorms are expected.
“People should be alert, not alarmed. It is incredibly important for people to be aware they could be at risk. Airborne pollens are at their highest levels at this time of year,” Dr Carey said.
“Thunderstorms can cause pollen grains to explode and release fine particles which can be inhaled more deeply into the lungs. Even people who don’t have asthma should take extra precautions during thunderstorm season.
“Anyone with diagnosed asthma should be proactively managing their symptoms. Carry your asthma medication with you at all times during highrisk periods and make sure your family, school and workplace has a copy of your asthma management plan.
“People who have allergies to grass pollens should be aware when thunderstorms are around they may experience new symptoms such as breathlessness, wheezing and tightness around the chest. Thunderstorms can also affect people who have never had asthma.
“Where possible avoid being outside in the lead-up to, and during thunderstorms.
“As always, NSW Ambulance and our local hospital emergency departments, are well placed to treat patients with breathing difficulties, so if you need assistance please seek it without delay.”
Breathing difficulties can be life threatening. In the event of a breathing emergency dial Triple Zero (000) immediately.
More information about thunderstorm asthma, and asthma first aid, can be found on the NSW Health website: https://www.health.nsw.gov. au/environment/factsheets/Pages/ thunderstorm-asthma.aspx
Senator Perrin Davey, candidate for Parkes Jamie Chaffey and Member for Riverina Michael McCormack with Parkes Deputy Mayor Marg Applebee, Mayor Neil Westcott and General Manager Kent Boyd looking at the latest works on the bypass. PHOTO: Supplied
Back row: Col Jackson, John Towers, Paul Miller, Ray Pietsch, Rob Thornton, Tony Jones (obscured), Dave Williams, Terry Sin, Darren Nicholson, Max French, John Redmile, Scott Winter, Dick Fenson, Paul Maloney, Peter Barnes (obscured) Neville Fuller, Jim Clyburn, Neil Dwyer, Col Lucas (obscured), Brian Sefont, Geoff Swindle. Second row: Len Punch, Bob Shute, Scott Burns, Alan Sant, Byron Rhinehart, Graham Symonds, Derek Higgins, Norm Thornton, Les Thurling, Daren Mann, Alan Smith, Lionel Lyneham. Seated: Peter Hodge, Trevor Miles, Bryan Strack, Peter Peppernell, Dick Drabsch, Bob Tindall, Peter Picker, Ron Fewings, Terry Smith. Absent: Peter Norris and Tony Piesley.
Spectacular 2024 ABBA Festival draws the crowds to Trundle
EARLY rain couldn’t deter thousands of Super Troupers from taking all roads - and rail - to Trundle for the 2024 ABBA Festival. More than 2200 fans danced the afternoon away at a brilliant event.
Parkes Shire Concert Band played for the train arrivals.
Parkes Mayor Cr Neil Westcott with the winner of the Celia Vild Memorial Best Dressed Competition Trophy Kayla Donaldson.
Paul and Pat McMillan from Fern Bay NSW.
Kim Donaldson, Larissa Fuda and Kayla Donaldson from Central Coast NSW.
Pieta Harrison, Courtney Snowden and Leisa Byrnes, Ros Buckley and Jewellsl A Hoopz.
Lindy Bokeyar and Sandra Hodge.
Long time Trundle Abba Festival fans Laureen, Cathy and Tracy in their Ring Ring outfits. PHOTOS: Jenny Kingham
The crowd kept growing throughout the afternoon.
Tracey Stormont and Jodi Lamb from Central Coast NSW looking fabulous.
Town Crier Tim Keith.
The Andante Andante Choir brought ABBA favourites to the festival stage.
Disco Revolution lit up the stage.
The frenetic energy of Furnace & the Fundamentals kept the crowd dancing for their entire performance.
Chris and Jackie Chapman from Sawtell NSW.
Jewellsl A Hoopz, Tracy Hughes and Jarrod Seymour from Lake Cargelligo.
Paul Prunieres from France, Jamie and Juleen Warren of Dubbo with Molly, Audy Rentier and Diane Noel from France.
Eloisa Pagler, Anna Browne and Karen Butler from Canberra.
Michelle Melhuish at her Micky Moo market stall with Robyn Poole and Maddison Moore of Canberra.
DJ Diggz kept the crowd dancing.
Linda Carlon and Sharon Tofler from Blue Mountains.
DJ kept crowd danc
Parkes School of Dance performed at the Trundle Abba Festival.
The Central Coast Champagne Harriets.
Belinda Zilic and Kaitlyn Wilson of Sydney.
Bjorn Again headlined another incredible ABBA Festival.
PHOTO: StudiOne
The next generation of landcarers
By MARG APPLEBEE
CENTRAL WEST LACHLAN LANDCARE
Central West Lachlan Landcare have once again celebrated Eco Day with schools from Forbes Shire, Parkes Shire and Eugowra.
Over 300 Year 5 students came together on Tuesday, October 22 to learn more about the environment, land use and how they can make a difference as they grow and contribute in our communities.
A big thanks to Parkes Racecourse for use of their facility on the day.
The weather was amazing, with a fresh start and a warm day.
We were thrilled to once again have the support of the Junior River Ranger Program, Parkes Shire Council Environmental staff, Evolution NorthParkes Mine staff, Parkes Community Arts, Petaurus Education, Envirocom and Netwaste.
We were also fortunate to
have the support of many volunteers.
Without them days like this would not be possible.
We welcomed back Jacqui with her Travelbug insects and Wiradjuri Storryteller Larry.
Children came away from the day having learnt about native and introduced species of fish and their habitats, water treatment processes, waterbugs and macroinvertebrates, biodiversity and habitats, mining and land management.
All workshops had an interactive element, which is fabulous for Year 5 students.
Central West Lachlan Landcare were proud to once again host a group of fabulous young people from our local schools and our volunteers and presenters come away from days like this being inspired by the students that we are teaching and encouraged that we have intelligent, enthusiastic young people who can go back to their school communities
and educate others.
Schools Eco Day is an annual undertaking by Central West Lachlan Landcare and we have already commenced planning for 2025!
We thank the schools that are involved and hope that we will be able to make more
opportunities like this available to more students.
This event was funded by Central West Lachlan Landcare and only possible due to the support of so many other organisations and volunteers providing workshops and an amazing space to work
within. We were also fortunate to welcome Jim from the Forbes Men’s Shed to give away some of the bird boxes that the Men’s Shed had made for our local schools with the support of Landcare.
For further information on this article, go to www.centralwestlachlanlandcare.org or contact Marg Applebee.
This initiative is made possible by the NSW Landcare Enabling Program, a collaboration between Local Land Services and Landcare NSW supported by the NSW Government.
Pen of extra heavy lambs reaches $269/head
MONDAY’S CATTLE SALE
Yarding 1263 (down 539)
Numbers dropped by 539 for a yarding of 1263 cattle.
Quality remained good with a large supply of heavy prime cattle along with lighter well bred feeder weights.
Steers generally sold dearer, while heifers dropped in price.
All the regular buyers were present.
Prime yearling steers were a few cents dearer, 240c to 364c, and prime yearling heifers were down 15c, 210c to 340c/kg.
Feeder steers gained 8c,
280c to 360c, while feeder heifers eased 5c, 230c to 310c.
Restocker steers sold in the range of 220c to 390c/kg.
Prime grown steers were up to 20c dearer in places, 244c to 369c, while prime grown heifers held firm, 255c to 345c/kg.
Cows sold 5c cheaper, 2 and 3 scores sold from 150c to 282c, and heavy prime cows, 282c to 295c/kg.
Heavy bulls sold to 280c/ kg.
TUESDAY’S SHEEP SALE
Yarding 31150 (down 8150)
Lamb numbers eased and the quality of the 8600 new season lambs penned was back with more looking dry in the skin.
Trade and heavy weights were well supplied and there were a few stores and only a limited numbers of extra heavy lambs.
Old lambs were very mixed with buyers preferring the shorter skins.
Heavy old lambs were best supplied and extra heavies were limited.
The market sold to stronger trends.
New season lambs were $6
to $7 dearer on average with the trades $166 to $212 and heavy weights $195 to $262/ head, most ranged from 820c to 860c/kg.
A pen of extra heavy lambs reached $269/head.
Old trade weights were $6 to $10 dearer selling from $161 to $215 and heavy weights ranged from $194 to $258/head with the bulk of the heavy trade and heavy lambs selling from 820c to 850c/kg. Extra heavy lambs reached $277/head.
Merino trades were $18 to $20/head dearer after a soft market last week and sold
from $155 to $184 averaging 700c to 750c/kg and heavy weights reached $225/head.
Mutton numbers were steady and the quality good with plenty of heavy and extra heavy mutton penned.
Prices were stronger lifting between $5 and $15/head.
Medium weight ewes sold from $58 to $88/head and heavy crossbreds reached $125 while very heavy Merinos reached $150/head.
Most sold from 320c to 365c/kg cwt.
FROM MLA’S NATIONAL LIVESTOCK REPORTING AGENCY
More than 300 year five students from Parkes, Forbes and Eugowra spent Eco Day learning about the environment, land use and how they can make a difference as they grow and contribute in our communities.
PHOTO: Supplied
Old trade weights were $6 to $10 dearer selling from $161 to $215. PHOTO: File
This month is fun, and so important
RAISING AWARENESS, FUNDS FOR BREAST CANCER CAUSES IN OCTOBER
SINCE the 1980s Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been “Pink October”.
As shop windows display pink ribbons in their windows and community groups hold events to raise money for breast cancer causes, what is it all about?
In Australia every year 21,000 people (including some 200 men) will be diagnosed with breast cancer with 58 being diagnosed every day. In a year 3,300 people (including 33 men) will die from breast cancer.
Each of those is someone’s mother, sister, friend or family member whose life has been tragically cut short because of this disease.
This month is about funding research to improve our understanding of how breast cancer originates, grows and spreads so that we can stop it in its tracks.
Pink October also promotes the importance of prevention and routine screening for the early diagnosis of breast cancer which is now the second most commonly diagnosed cancer globally, with one in seven Australian women receiving a diagnosis in her lifetime.
Western NSW Local Health Dis-
trict is urging women aged 50-74 to book in a free mammogram.
For more information and to make an appointment at a local BreastScreen NSW clinic or mobile van, call 13 20 50 or book online at www.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au
Any woman who has noticed a change in their breasts, like a lump, should see their doctor without delay.
You can find out more changes to look for and be aware of online at www.canceraustralia.gov.au/keyinitiatives/campaigns-and-events/ breast-cancer-awareness-month
Advancements in early detection methods and support continue to increase the chances of survival.
When caught in its earliest, localised stages, the five-year relative survival rate of breast cancer is 99 per cent.
There are a range of organisations dedicated to raising money for breast cancer research and support.
Since National Breast Cancer Foundation’s inception in 1994, they have invested more than $200 million into more than 600 worldclass research projects across Aus-
tralia.
Breast Cancer Network Australia works to ensure that all Australians who are affected by breast cancer receive the best care, treatment, and support.
Their theme this year, connection and community, focuses on coming together for breast cancer, to recognise that, while a diagnosis of breast cancer looks different for everyone, we can work together to ensure all Australians diagnosed have access to the resources and support they need.
The McGrath Foundation funds McGrath Breast Cancer Nurses who provide invaluable support
and care to individuals and families experiencing breast cancer.
From diagnosis right throughout treatment, McGrath Breast Cancer Nurses are available to help for free and with no referral.
The McGrath Foundation encourage towns to pink up, schools and community groups to host a pink stumps day or to fundraise your own way to raise much needed funds to ensure no one misses out on the care of a McGrath Breast Care Nurse.
Your donations and pink ribbons help create a future where there are zero deaths from breast cancer.
The power of community in ‘Pink October’
G’day, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a critical time to highlight the impact of breast cancer on individuals and families across New South Wales.
In NSW alone, over 6,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, making it the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women.
Sadly, around 900 women in NSW lose their lives to the disease annually.
However, with continued advancements in research and early detection, survival rates are improving, with five-year survival now at 91%.
The Pink Ribbon has become a symbol of solidarity and hope, reminding us of the power of community in fighting this disease.
Events such as Pink Ribbon Day and Pink Fundraisers provide opportunities to raise much-needed funds for breast cancer research and support services.
Every contribution, whether through hosting a fundraiser, wearing pink, or making a donation, helps drive progress toward reducing breast cancer mortality and improving the quality of life for those affected.
In the Orange electorate, I encourage everyone to get involved during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Together, we can support the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s goal of achieving zero deaths from breast cancer by 2030.
By standing together, we offer hope for a future where breast cancer no longer claims the lives of our loved ones.
CHEERS, PHIL DONATO MP
Kerry Dwyer and Rachael Baker from Ron Dunford Chemist Parkes where they raised $954 for the McGrath Foundation at their morning tea.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The high standards you set for yourself don’t always translate into the behavior you expect from others. A relationship problem can be resolved if you’re more flexible and less judgmental.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Not enough party bids to satisfy the Bovine’s fun-loving side this week? Go ahead and throw one of your own. Then prepare for some serious work coming up early next week.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A new and intensely productive cycle kicks in on the 30th. Be careful not to get too stressed out, though. Make time to restore your energy by relaxing with family and friends.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This could be a good time to share some of your plans with those closest to you. Their comments could give you some added insight into how you might accomplish your goals.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) An attack of self-doubt might be unsettling for the usually super-assured Feline. But it could be your inner voice telling you to hold off on implementing your plans until you’ve reassessed them.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a great time for you to reward yourself for all your hard work, specifically by taking a trip you haven’t spent months carefully planning to somewhere you never thought you’d be going. Embrace spontaneity!
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Some misunderstandings resist being resolved, but your sincerity in wanting to soothe those hurt feelings wins the day. By month’s end, a relationship should begin to show signs of healing.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A hectic job schedule begins to ease by the end of the month -- just in time to blow off all that work-generated steam on Halloween. Meanwhile, a family situation runs into an unexpected complication.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A cutting remark in the workplace needs to be handled with finesse. Remember, how you respond could determine the depth of support you gain from colleagues.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Once again, that Capricornean stubborn streak sets in and could keep you from getting much-needed advice. Fortunately, it lifts by next week, just in time for you to make an informed decision.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A surprise trip early in the week could lead to other unexpected offers when you return. Word to the wise: Avoid talking too much about this until you’ve made some decisions.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Learning dominates the week for perspicacious Pisceans who are always looking to widen their range of knowledge. Looking ahead, a series of important joblinked commitments begins next week.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 ER. 2.50 Doctor Who. 3.40
9.15 MythBusters. 10.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 2.05 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. 9.10 The Rookie. 10.10 S.W.A.T. 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Lopez Vs. Lopez. 12.40 Miniseries: Deadline Gallipoli. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Rides Down Under. 2.30 Supercars C’ship. Gold Coast 500. 4.30 Talking W. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 8.30 Outback Crystal Hunters. 9.30 Bamazon. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. 2.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. 3.00 Poh’s Kitchen. 3.25 Love Your Garden. 4.15 Grand Designs. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. New. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch. 9.35 Q+A. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. 11.10 America, Are You Ok? 11.35 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 9.00 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.30 Poh’s Kitchen. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.45 Merlin. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.30 Getaway. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. 8.40 Love Island Australia. Return. 9.55 Love Cheats. New. 11.00 9News Late. 11.30 The Brokenwood Mysteries. 1.05 Great Australian Detour. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Back With The Ex. 12.00 Buffy The Vampire Slayer. 3.00 To Be Advised. 4.40 Glee. 5.30 The Goldbergs. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates UK. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order: LA. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Dessert Masters. 8.40 Have You Been
10.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 FBI. 11.15 48 Hours. 12.15
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Iconic Australia. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Lease Of Life. (1954) 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.
6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Inspector George Gently. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.55 Doctor Who. 3.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Merlin. 6.10 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.15 Fisk. 9.40 Friday Night Dinner. 10.05 Late Programs.
6.00
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. 9.05 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. 10.05 Behind Behani. 11.05 The Latest: Seven News. 11.35 Chicago Fire. 12.35 Your Money & Your Life. 1.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Outback Crystal Hunters. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Big Rig Bounty Hunters. 10.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 1.00 Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things. Final. 2.00 Brush With Fame. 2.30 Space 22. 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 3.30 Love Your Garden. 4.15 Grand Designs. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 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... 9.50 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 10.20 Kitchen Cabinet. 10.50 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.40 Peter Rabbit. 5.20 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Deadly 60. 8.55 Whale With Steve Backshall. 9.45 Doctor Who. 10.35 Merlin. 11.20 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.35 Border Security: International. 2.05 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The 1% Club UK. 8.30 Lawrence Mooney: Embracing Your Limitations. 10.00 Australia: Now And Then. 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 Chicago Fire. 12.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 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 Love Island Australia. 9.50 True Story With Hamish & Andy. 10.50 9News Late. 11.20 Transplant. 12.10 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 UK. 8.35 MOVIE: Paul Blart: Mall Cop. (2009) Kevin James, Keir O’Donnell, Jayma Mays. 10.30 The Goldbergs. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News Afternoons.
News. 10.15 Four Corners. 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. 9.40 Law & Order: SVU. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. 12.05 Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 Healthy Homes. 8.30 Diagnosis
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Good Karma Hospital. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: The Bargee. (1964) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 9.40 Whitstable Pearl. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 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. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: BTL. 9.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 10.30 Late Programs.
Roadshow. 6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 Question Everything. 9.05 Fisk. 9.30 Planet America. 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. 5.20 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Doctor Who. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.00 Speechless. 11.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 Paramedics. 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 Listing Melbourne. 9.55 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. 11.00 9News Late. 11.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 12.15 Tipping Point. 1.05 Hello SA. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 MOVIE: Paul Blart: Mall Cop. (2009) 3.00 Jabba’s Movies. 3.30 Bondi Vet. 4.30 Glee. 5.30 The Goldbergs. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. 9.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 11.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Entertainment Tonight. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Shark Tank. 8.30 NCIS. Return. 9.30 NCIS: Origins. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. 12.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 NBL Slam. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS: Origins. 8.30 FBI.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 ER. 2.55 Doctor Who. 3.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.30 Merlin. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Big Boys. 9.20 Mother And Son. 9.50 ER. 11.15 Rage. 12.20 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. 2.50 Scotland: Escape To The Wilderness. 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.10 Luke Nguyen’s India. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Portillo’s Andalucia. 8.25 History’s Greatest Mysteries. New. 9.20 The Old Man. New. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Carmen Curlers. 1.15 Romulus. 3.15 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.45 Vegan Vigilantes. 3.00 The Weekly Wrap. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.30 Gone Fishing With Mortimer & Whitehouse. 6.05 The Matchmakers. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Silverado. (1985) 11.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 Planet America. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Explore. 2.05 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Confession. (1955) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 Late Programs.
Border Security: International. 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 Highway Patrol. Return. 8.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. 9.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop. 10.35 The Latest: Seven News. 11.05 What The Killer Did Next. 12.05 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Impossible Builds. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Miss Scarlet And The Duke. 10.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Highway Patrol. 2.00 The Force: BTL. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 WBBL. Thunder v Hurricanes. 10.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 Space Invaders. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 RPA. 9.30 A+E After Dark. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Casualty 24/7. 11.50 Resident Alien. 12.40 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 As Time Goes By. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Crooks In Cloisters. (1964) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.40 Poirot. 10.55 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 UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. 10.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 11.35 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project.
Putting Goobang on the map
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“What continues to surprise me is that so many locals have never been there,” Sarah said.
“That realisation was a big part of why Project Goobang came to life – I wanted to encourage others to discover this beautiful, untouched area.”
Sarah’s love for running started when she was a kid where she ran for fitness and found joy in the simplicity of movement.
Her long-distance running journey began in 2020 when she completed her first half marathon only 16 months after her first daughter was born.
“I quickly fell in love with the endurance aspect of running the way it offers space and reflection through active movement, but also the places it allowed me to explore, and the connections I made along the way,” she said.
It was after this she discovered trail running which quickly became her true passion.
Sarah won her first trail race this year and finished in the top 10 of her first international 100km race.
“Each race leaves me asking, “What’s next? What am I capable of?” I’m always searching for the next challenge, constantly pushing my limits,” Sarah said.
“One of my recent joys has been establishing the Parkes Running Group (PRG) - a supportive, inspiring group of locals I’m lucky enough to train with every week. The PRG crew is a huge part of Project Goobang; they’ll not only be running segments of the project with me from the early hours of the morning to late into the night but also crewing and assisting at every aid station.
“A special milestone in my running journey was in 2015, when I participated in “The Ultimate Wingman,” (the ultimate wingman, being my brothers best friend) a charity run to Sydney to raise funds for muscular dystrophy - a cause close to my heart as my brother was diagnosed with the condition.”
When asking Sarah why Goobang National Park her response was “why not?”.
“It’s right in our backyard - vast, beautiful, and untouched, with so much to offer. There’s no need to travel far when we have this incredible patch of nature so close,” she said.
“Every segment of the park offers a totally different experience; from low lying dense creek filled segments to arid red dirt landscapes covered with xanhorrhoea grass trees.”
Erica Malherbe is the Star of the Week for demonstrating our Core Values (In Praise, Love and Trust) and for always being sociable and conscientious.
What is your favourite subject? Mathematics
In your free time, what do you like to do?Practise my mathematics and English for NAPLAN
What is your favourite food? Chicken schnitzel
What do you like most about our school? The teachers
What are your strengths? I’m good at netball
Sarah will be running past some breathtaking views on her
Sarah said Goobang National Park and Lake Endeavour gives us the perfect opportunity to step outside, disconnect from the busyness of life, and fully immerse ourselves in the outdoors without leaving our region.
Sarah has been training for this massive feat by base building and getting weekly mileage to build a strong aerobic base.
She has also been doing different run training such as hill sessions, speed sessions, and ample time of trails to get a mix of elevation but also to practice running technical terrain.
“Running has consistently pushed me out of my comfort zone, teaching me resilience, the value of discomfort, and that nothing worthwhile comes easy,” Sarah said.
What would you like to be when you grow up? A doctor
“It’s not the act of running itself I love, but where it takes me, the people it brings into my life, and the lifestyle it fosters. It’s become as routine as brushing my teeth, something that always gets done, but it’s about much more than just movement.”
The over 120km run includes six segments of Goobang National Park.
“I’ve made sure to run every segment of Project Goobang’s course separately, so I’m well prepared for all the different segments and directions of the course,” Sarah said.
Through Project Goobang, Sarah wants people to ‘get out there’.
“I want to inspire our community to get outdoors and explore the incredible natural beauty that’s right at our back door, that being Goobang National Park
Sophie Wood is the Star of the Week for demonstrating our Core Values (In Praise, Love and Trust) and for always being hardworking and diligent.
What is your favourite subject? English
In your free time, what do you like to do? Hang out with my rabbits
What is your favourite food? Chicken carbonara
What do you like most about our school? The play options we have at lunch
What are your strengths? Mathematics, spelling and writing
and our local Lake Endeavour.”
Sarah hopes to show people that the park has so much to offer and that it is possible to step out of your comfort zone and take on challenges that may seem daunting at first.
“Personally, I’m pushing my limits with the longest run I’ve ever attempted, and I want others to feel motivated to pursue their own goals, whatever they may be, to unlock untapped potential.
“I’d love to see more people connecting with nature, being active, and exploring what’s right here in our region; movement through nature,” Sarah added.
If you are interested in following along the Project Goobang journey, make sure to follow Project Goobang on Instagram.
“I want to express my deep-
What would you like to be when you grow up? A day care worker
est gratitude to Evolution Mining, Central West Funerals, Central West Fluid Power, Parkes Running Group, Goodsell Group, Bella’s Italian Restaurant, Goodsell Machinery and Kerin Health for supporting Project Goobang to make the project come to life.
“My sincere thanks to the crew members of Parkes Running Group for their invaluable support in making Project Goobang possible. The physical execution of this project simply would not be possible without their dedication and commitment,” Sarah added.
Project Goobang’s funding goals have not yet been reached so if you are a local business interested in supporting this exciting venture make sure to get in touch with Sarah via the Project Goobang page.
Madilyn Donnelly is the Star of the Week for demonstrating our Core Values (In Praise, Love and Trust) and for always being polite and hardworking.
What is your favourite subject? Mathematics In your free time, what do you like to do? Play with my dog
What is your favourite food? Chicken Parmigiana
What do you like most about our school?
There are lots of sporting opportunities for children
What are your strengths? Writing informative and imaginative texts
What would you like to be when you grow up ? The owner of a pet friendly restaurant
One of the trails Sarah will run in Goobang National Park.
Sarah admires the work that Parkes Shire Council has put into Lake Endeavour.
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ACROSS
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD
3 What is a period set aside for riotous merrymaking (8)
7 Which term describes a scarcity or scant supply (6)
8 What might we call one who accedes to belligerent demands (8)
9 Name a renowned US evangelist, Billy ... (6)
10 Which dish consists of eggs, beaten and fried, and often served folded round other ingredients (8)
11 What are disembodied spirits of dead persons (6)
14 When one decorates, one does what (6)
17 What do we call an official such as an ambassador (8)
18 In World War II, what did we call those countries that fought against the Axis and Japan (6)
19 What is a model or pattern to be copied or imitated (8)
20 Papa Nui is the name of which Pacific Island (6)
21 What are patent medicines called (8)
DOWN
1 To promise marriage, is to do what (7)
2 Name those children bereaved by the death of both parents (7)
Letters
3 What is an agile goatlike antelope (7)
4 To have teased or heckled, is to have done what (7)
5 What do we call one who calls upon another for friendly purposes (7)
6 Name another term for pantries (7)
11 Name a species of small marine or freshwater fish (7)
12 Who followed his dead wife Eurydice to Hades (7)
E-QUATIONS
13 What is a cavalry soldier known as (7)
14 Name the brightest star in the zodiacal constellation Scorpius (7)
15 What is a tapering, foursided shaft of stone (7)
16 What are agents of retribution (7)
Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.
1 APPETENT (a) Eagerly desirous (b) Belonging to (c) Annexed
2 BURGEE
(a) A freeman or citizen of a borough (b) A swallow-tailed flag or pennant (c) A sailor’s dish of boiled oatmeal
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:
April 25th: ... Day (5)
Closed street: cul-de-... (3)
Condemns (5)
Doctor (coll) (3)
Earth/sky boundary (7)
In name only (7)
Man-made waterway (5)
Paratroopers (abb) (5)
Price On Application (3) Sun (3)
Funding grants to help Crown Land managers
The NSW Government has opened applications for $10 million in grants from its Crown Reserves Improvement Fund to maintain and upgrade public reserves, building better communities across the state.
Member for Orange Philip Donato encouraged local Crown land reserve managers to apply for funding.
“The Crown Reserves Improvement Fund provides grants to maintain and upgrade reserves and community facilities on Crown land,” Mr Donato said.
“This year the NSW Government will invest $10 million in grants across the state to benefit community, recreational and tourism facilities on Crown land reserves.
“Grants are available to maintain and upgrade reserves and the facilities on them or to manage feral pests and noxious weeds on reserves to keep them in good shape.
“Grant applications are open to Crown land reserve managers including local councils, community groups who use Crown land and showgrounds on Crown land, so I strongly encourage eligible local organisations to apply.”
Crown reserves are public land set aside by the government for community use for purposes such as recreation or to protect sensitive areas of environment.
Reserves provide land for recreational areas and infrastructure like sports-fields, parks, walking tracks and campgrounds. They also pro-
vide land for community organisations and facilities like public halls, showgrounds, scout halls and racecourses.
Minister for Lands and Property
Steve Kamper said this program is focused on delivering much needed upgrades to communities across the state.
“The Minns Labor Government is focused on building better communities and the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund plays a vital role by maintaining and upgrading pub-
lic reserves for the use and benefit of local communities across our state,” Mr Kamper said.
“We are very grateful to the dedicated volunteers, community groups and local councils who help manage reserves and will be looking to assist them through this year’s CRIF grants.”
For further information on the Crown Reserves Improvement fund and to apply visit https://reservemanager.crownland.nsw.gov.au/funding/ crif
Classifieds
NSW Parliament announces cat care inquiry
A new parliamentary inquiry has commenced to inquire into and report on the management of cats in New South Wales.
The Chair of the Legislative Council’s Animal Welfare Committee, the Hon Emma Hurst said this inquiry will examine how New South Wales can better manage and care for cats and cat populations.
“By considering the effectiveness of cat containment policies, community education programs about caring for companion cats, the effectiveness of large scale desexing programs to reduce the number of homeless cats, and any impacts cats may be having on threatened native animals.
“The committee will also look at welfare outcomes for cats under contained conditions, implications for local councils in implementing and enforcing cat containment policies, the potential impact of cat containment measures on the pound system, as well as broader options for reducing future numbers of homeless cats,” Ms Hurst added.
The committee is calling for public submissions, which may be lodged via the committee’s website until Friday, No-
vember 22, 2024.
Terms of reference are:
(a) the impact of cats on threatened native animals in metropolitan and regional settings
(b) the effectiveness of cat containment policies including potential barriers (c) welfare outcomes for cats under contained conditions
(d) the effectiveness of community education programs and responsible pet ownership initiatives
(e) implications for local councils in implementing and enforcing cat containment policies
(f) the effectiveness and benefits to implementing large scale cat desexing programs
(g) the impact of potential cat containment measures on the pound system
(h) the outcomes of similar policies on cat containment in other Australian states or territories
(i) options for reducing the feral cat population
(j) any other related matters
The Parliamentary website can be found online to https:// www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/ committees/inquiries/Pages/ inquiry-details.aspx?pk=3011
Crown reserves are public land set aside by the government for community use for purposes such as recreation and public halls, showgrounds and race courses. PHOTO: Calarie Hall Recreation Reserve
Wilkie teams teams with Van Opynen with Van Opynen for win in win in testing golf testing championships
CONDOBOLIN DOMINATE
LACHLAN VALLEY VETS GOLF COMPETITION
Host club Condobolin dominated the monthly Lachlan Valley Golf competition played last week winning both the A and B grade sections as well as the Coles/Miller shield.
Leading the way for Condo was “G.B.” Taylor in A grade whose 43 points for 18 holes was five better than team mate Greg Nagle on 38 points.
David Hall continued the local’s run winning B grade with a well compiled 40 points but had to survive a three-way with Forbes’ Andrew Norton-Knight and Tom Broadley from Condo, with Norton-Knight finishing runner-up.
In the teams event - best three scores - Condo saluted with 123 points, followed by Forbes in second on 117, Parkes next (109 points) and West Wylaong (104).
On a day where the greens proved testing for the 57 starters, David Hall completed a good day winning the all-grades nearest-topin on the third hole.
Condobolin’s Barry Tom and West Wyalong’s Andy Taylor were the A and B grade winners on the ninth and the Parkes pair of Lindsay Elliott and Rob Staples the best on the 17th hole.
The ball sweep went to 34 point and the winners from Forbes and Parkes were: 39 points - Bill Bourke (P); 37 - Phil Smith (P) and Greg Webb (F); 35 - Peter Barnes (F) and 34 - Barry Shine (F).
By PETER BRISTOL
On Sunday the Men’s and Ladies Foursomes Championship were played and once again our regular sponsors were ready to provide the trophies for this year with Safe Task QRS Group sponsoring the Men and 1300 Bugman looking after the Ladies Scratch and Parkes Services Club looking after the Net event.
A huge shoutout to these sponsors as they look after our Championship event each year.
These events are played over 27 holes and are a real test of stamina, concentration and teamwork as players hit alternate strokes off the same ball.
There is the opportunity for some finger pointing but best not to do that during play.
It was a great day for golf although the early tee off pairs found the greens a little wet and slow.
In the Men’s Division 1 Scratch event the winners were Aaron Wilkie and Joe Van Opynen combining best on the day with a solid 112 strokes.
This was a good pairing with Aaron’s power game and Joey’s
guile melding best on the day.
The net winners were another solid pairing in John Green and Luke Clarke with a total of 105.75.
Both players are used to being under the pump contesting many championship events and fronting each year for the pennants season.
In the Men’s Division 2 Scratch event the winners were the ever-reliable Ian Phipps and Phil Smith.
Ian is in trophy heaven currently, after picking up in the monthly medal and then the Foursomes.
Phil has been refining his golf and after all the rounds the two have played together nothing was going surprise the other.
The net winners were Rob Staples and John Dwyer with a strong 105.5 net.
These two started out like a house on fire with so many one putt greens.
There was a bit of a hiccup mid round, but they managed to salvage that and finish off strongly.
In the Ladies events the Scratch winners were the favourites on the day in Dale Matthews and Anita Medcalf with a total of 136.
There is a lot of tournament experience between these hardened professionals, and they were too good on the day.
In the net event, winners were Sue Holman and Judy Fisher.
The only thing that was going to stop these two would have been the fun police, as they smiled their way round the 27 holes and came up with a great 105.5 score.
Saturday’s results Saturday was the Riall Harrison Building Services Stableford event.
Big thanks to Riall for sponsoring this event and also his ongo-
ing involvement with the club.
Although it wasn’t a day conducive to golf with scuddy showers and blustery wind, 49 brave souls contested the event.
The conditions didn’t seem to stop the good scoring though, with three players hitting 40 points and one on 39.
The rain through the week had pepped up the grass a treat and the run was out of the ground but Paul Cowie, Rod Kiley and Ken Keith hit the magical 40 pointers.
Paul shot a 39 off the stick on the front nine and a 42 on the back.
This was a great score considering the slowness of the greens.
Rod Kiley with a 40 / 41 split and also played better golf than he has for a while, and he would have been happy with that score.
But the winner on the day was Ken Keith with an 87 off his 19 handicap getting him to 40 points
Shooters take aim at fox targets
By Brian Drabsch
Last Sunday saw six shooters attend the Deep Lead Shooting Complex on the Back Trundle Road and shoot at fox targets at both 25 and 50 meters for a collective score of 530.53 points.
Scores are 25M, 50M and TOTAL
John Davis 280.27, 250.23, 530.50
Steve Mitchell 280.26, 250.23, 530.49
Brian Drabsch 280.27, 249.20, 520.47
John Maddison 280.24, 245.20, 515.44 And two shot for practice only working on new or old setups.
The Figure given after the decimal point is the number of central bulleyes shot. Our next shoot is at 10am Sunday, October 27 and it will be standard targets at both ranges.
Ella Drew scores runaway win at Bathurst
ELLA Drew scored a runaway win aboard Parmenia after a daring front running ride on Tuesday at Bathurst.
Taken to the early lead by Drew, the Carlos Antonio, Muswellbrook trained Parmenia established a sizeable break on the field in the 1100 metres Benchmark 50 Handicap. While rival jockeys hoped for the leader to weaken noticeably, such was not the case and Parmenia ($9) maintained the tempo to win by over two lengths from the favourite Perfumist (Ashley Morgan, $1.90 to $1.85 ) and the well fancied Negation (Clayton Gallagher, $3).
Formerly from the New Zealand South Island, Ella Drew moved to Australia 15 years ago and as a mature age apprentice began her race riding career this year. Ella Drew (34) has now ridden 17 winners and highlights have included winning the Barraba Cup on Hemsted for trainer Julia Presits and finishing third on Vincenzo in the Coonamble Gold Cup for trainer Scott Singleton to who she is apprenticed.
Another jockey forging a successful career in Australia is Heavelon Van Der Hoven, formerly from Namibia. Now attracting good opportunities from leading Sydney and Provincial stables, Van Der Hoven rode a winning double, Anaisa ($4.60) and Trapeze Legend ($1.90) at Orange for Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald who operate a trainers partnership at Scone and Warwick Farm.
Former successful jockey Pat Murphy also had a winning double as the trainer at Goulburn of The Right Rein and Prince Papa, both well ridden ridden by apprentice Rebecca Bronett Prag.
Finishing strongly along the rails from near the tail of the field, The Right Rein ($6.50) defeated Crusheen Lass (Jaden Lloyd, $6.50 to $3.80 favourite) and Check Your Six (Clayton Gallagher, $5.50) in the 1800 metres Pink October at BTR Class 1 & Maiden Plate.
also and then surviving the countback to pick up the trophy.
Brendan Taylor can consider himself unlucky with his 39 falling a point short of the leaders.
Twelve players shot the equivalent of their par or better so overall that was a good result on a tough day for golfers.
The Nearest The Pins on Saturday were – The Idlerite 1st not won, Griffins Leading Edge by Jim O’Donoghue at 430cm, Parkes Ready Mixed Concrete 9th not won, the Harvey Norman 11th by Matt Lawryk at 418cm, and the 17th by Peter Boschman at 90cm.
The winner of the lucky 4th this week was Jim O’Donoghue at 430cm.
Ball winners were Rod Kiley, Paul Cowie 40, Brendon Taylor 39, Scott Winter 37, Peter Magill, Rob Lea, Matt Lawryk and Rod Luyt 36.
Likewise, a patient ride by Rebecca Bronett Prag to bring Prince Papa ($4.60) from last to win the 1300 metres BM 58 Handicap from Geostorm (Robyn Freeman, $11) and Chesteray (Ella Drew, $4). Fresh from winning the Dubbo Gold Cup on Sneak Preview, jockey Kody Nestor combined with Dubbo trainer Brett Robb to win the 1200 metres Rich & Rumble Group Country Boosted Maiden Handicap with Star Intrigue.
Owned by Paul and Bindi Frampton from Merriwa, Star Intrigue ($9.50) led all the way to win by over three lengths from Kuroshinzo (Ashley Morgan, $3.10 fav.) and the strong finishing Trust A Kitty (Siena Grima, $4.20 to $3.30) Hard to beat when he brings horses from his Hawkesbury stables, Brad Widdup won the 1400 metres Breast Cancer Awareness Month Maiden Plate with Dubai Dame ($3.30 fav.) ridden by Jaden Lloyd.
The Bathurst Club is working hard to build up attendances and the well appointed upstairs area proved popular on Tuesday.
Next meeting at Bathurst is on Saturday, November 16.
Ian Phipps chips his ball onto the green.
PHOTOS: Jenny Kingham
Tim Cowling watches Craig Laing putt.
Josh Crowe takes careful aim as he putts.
PARKES GOLF CLUB NEWS
Davies, Reynolds and Fitzalan win tightly contested major triples final
PARKES BOWLING AND SPORTS CLUB
By COL MILLER
On Monday afternoon the Major Triples Final was played at Parkes Bowling and Sports Club.
Team Joe Davies, Andrew Reynolds and Mark Fitzalan took on Greg Townsend, Mark Dwyer and Mick Went.
It was a tight game from start to finish with the Fitzalan team running out winners 24 to 19.
Social bowls on Thursday saw 22 keen bowlers take to the green.
Rink 1 Jim Blake and Gary McPhee had a strong win over Steve Parker and Tony Riordan 23 to 15.
Rink 2 Brian Townsend and John Wright had a hard-fought win over Mike Valentine and Martin Tighe 19 to 15.
Rink 3 Graham Davis and John Corcoran scraped home against Ron Hornery and Ray Jones 19 to 18.
Rink 4 Robbie Hill and Steve Ryan had a very narrow win over Warren Bevan and Col Mudie 17 to 16.
Ring 5 a big triples game where Rob Irving, Bob Freeman and Ian Simpson had a win over Rob Tinker Al Affleck and John Ward 18 to 14.
Social bowls on Saturday saw a small group turn up to play as many of our bowlers where away at various events.
Rink 3 John Carr and Jack Townsend had a good win over Jim Blake and Rob Irving.
On Rink 4 Ray Jones and John Ward had an easy win over Phil Moran and Col Mudie 23 to 13.
Rink 5 Graham Dixon, Brian Townsend and Mick Simpson managed to win against Jo Simpson, Bob Freeman and Gary McPhee.
On Saturday we had two teams travel to the Orange Country Club to compete in the Reserve Tripples.
This is a knockout competition.
The team of John Wright, Ian Simpson and Bruce Orr were bundled out in the first round.
The team of Tony Riordan, Ethan Lacey and Rob Lacey won their first round but lost the second game.
The team of Daryl McKellar, Mark Dwyer and Mark Fitzalan travelled to Narromine to play in the Senior Tripples but lost in the first round.
Well done to all the players.
The lucky rink is back to $100.
And do not forget to come down to the club this Friday night for some good food and the badge draw is at $2000.
PB&SC WOMEN’S BOWLS
By MAUREEN MILLER
On a rather warm day on the greens, we had 18 players, one marker and a couple of injured spectators with another injured bowler on her way home, get home safely Rhona.
Just in case you’re wondering if bowls is a dangerous game, none of these injuries were sustained while playing bowls!
A great entertaining game of minor singles was played last Sunday between Nat Hancock and Janice McMahon.
This game was anyone’s until the last three ends where Nat survived the heat a little better to win 25/19 a very even and enjoyable game to watch.
Today Nell Lynch played Ann Tracy in a minor singles game where some great shots were made.
Nell felt the heat but put up a brave effort, but Ann played lovely bowls and won 25/7. We all need to congratulate these players as they have only been bowling for a short time but are willing to have a go in the singles.
A game of fours between Gwenda/Kim, Lynn, Lil and Rose against Betsy, Janice, Marja and Joan, had Rose putting down great bowls to stop team Joan from scoring until the 6th end.
Gwenda took over from Kim and borrowed her arm to try and almost went down the green with the bowl as she forgot to let the bowl go! Team Joan ending up with the win.
The triples game had Frances/Michelle, Kay and Brenda playing Valmai, Carol and Lorraine.
Even though team Brenda started slow, they caught up on the 12th end and finally won a very even game.
The rink draw was 18 with Michelle pressing the button with no joy, Jackpot is now $80.
Minor Pairs are open and close November 12, get a partner and put your nomination in.
The next minor singles game will be Sunday, October 27 at 2pm between Carol Reed and Naomi Handcock, came and support these players, should be a close match.
Melbourne Cup Day, come and have a game of bowls or just come and enjoy a twocourse lunch for $25 and perhaps pick a winner in the sweeps or have a flutter on the TAB. Names for lunch at the bar please.
Our Christmas party will be held on Tuesday December 10.
It will be a shared lunch and fun by all, come and party.
To play social bowls next Tuesday ring the club between 9am to 9.30 am all visitors and new bowlers are always welcome.
By PAUL LEWIN Hello bowlers
Wednesday, October 16 saw only 12 keen bowlers with the rain about for Social Bowls. Winners were Rob Hill, Alan Affleck and Steve Parker winning 14+4.
Runners Up were Ash Kirwan, Junior Thorne and Ray Griffith winning 13+8. marble 15 came out and the Margins were 4 & 8. The Jackpot this week is $387.00. Saturday, October 19 saw another 12 Social Bowlers.
Winners were Rob Clegg and Steve Parker winning 19+19.
Runners Up were George Greenhalgh and Gene Rapp winning 15+8. Club Championships
In the Minor Singles Steve Clegg played Joey Van Opynen. Cleggy a 3. Joey a 4, 1 & 1 to lead 6-3 after 4 ends. Cleggy a 1. Joey a 1. Cleggy a 3 & 1.
Joey a 1 and its 8 all after 9 ends. Cleggy a 1, 3 & 2 to lead 14-10. Joey a 2. Cleggy a 3 and its 17-10 after 14 ends. Joey a 3. Cleggy a 1 and it’s 18-13 after 16. Joey a 3, 2, 4, 1, 1 & 1 to win the game 25-18.
In the Major Pairs we saw Phil Barnard and Paul Lewin play Geoff Leonard and Mike Phillips.
Geoff and Mike kicked us off with a 2 & 5 to lead 7 nil after 2 ends.
Barn and Lewi a 1. Geoff and Mike a 2 & 1. Barn and Lewi a 2. Geoff and Mike a 2 and its 12-3 after 7 ends. Barn and Lewi a 1.
Geoff and Mike a 2 & 1. Barn and Lewi a 3. Geoff and Mike a 1, 2 & 1 and its 19-7 after 14 ends. Barn and Lewi a 5.
Geoff and Mike a 1 & 3. Barn and Lewi a 1.
Geoff and Mike a 1 and its 24-13 after 19 ends.
Barn and Lewi a 2 & 2 but Geoff and Mike were too good winning 24-17.
In more Major Pairs action we had Clive Stibbard and Paul Townsend play Graham Thomson and Graham Cole.
The Grahams kicked us off with a 2. Clive and Paul a 1 & 1.
The Grahams a 1 & 4 and it’s 7-2 after 5 ends. Clive and Paul a 3. The Grahams a 1 and it’s 8-5 after 7. Clive and Paul a 1 & 1.
The Grahams a 2. Clive and Paul a 2 & 3 to take the lead 12-10 after 12 ends.
The Grahams a 1 & 2 to take the lead back 13-12 after 14 ends. Clive and Paul a 1, 2, 3, 1, 1, 1 & 1 to win the game 22-13.
In the Minor Pairs we saw Graham Cole and Graham Thomson take on Cody Hando and Andrew Trotman.
Cody and Trotty a kicked us off with a 2.
The Grahams a 1. Cody and Trotty a 1, 3 & 1 to lead 7-1 after 5 ends.
The Grahams a 2. Cody and Trotty a 3.
The Grahams a 1, 2 & 1.
Cody and Trotty a 1 & 1 and now lead 12-7 after 12 ends.
The Grahams a 1. Cody and Trotty a 2 & 1 and it’s 15-8 after 15.
The Grahams a 1 & 3. Cody and Trotty a 1, 1, 4 & 1 to win the game 22-12.
Mid West Triples
We had nine teams representing the club in the Mid West Triples Sectional rounds over the weekend.
The best performed team was the Phil Barnard, Jim Daley and Benny McNaughton combination defeating Andrew Trotman, Chris Harrison and Geoff Leonard in the Final of the State Men’s discipline.
The Qualifying Final will be at our Club on Saturday, November 16.
We wish them the best of luck and good bowling.
This week we have Social Bowls on Wednesday, October 23 at 1pm.
Social Bowls on Saturday, October 26 at 1pm.
As always names in half an hour before start times, everyone is welcome and quality new loan bowls are available at the club.
For those interested in having a roll at bowls, please note the following. Social Bowls means anyone and everyone is welcome to come have a game.
If it’s your first time this is where you start. Just come to the club on the desired day at least 45 minutes prior to the advertised start times and see one of our dedicated volunteers.
We will assist with getting you sorted and some bowls and point you in the right direction.
Social Bowls is competitive without being too serious.
Players generally use this time as practice.
We have some experienced bowlers that are always happy to play with and help new learning bowlers.
Please feel free to call in to the club at anytime to have a chat.
Punters Club
The Quickshine Punters Club has cleaned up. Benny got the polishing gel out this week and got a horse to salute the judge.
Well done Benny onwards and upwards from here.
In the Club on Friday, October 25 we have Happy Hour 5-7pm, Meat Tray Raffles, Badge Draw ($150.00), Joker Draw ($2,250.00), the Bistro serving up their amazing meals from 6pm and the Parkes Ford & Kia, Daniel’s Auto Group Free Monthly Mega Raffle.
See you at the Railway! Toot Toot!
RAILWAY BOWLING CLUB NEWS
Team Joe Davies, Andrew Reynolds and Mark Fitzalan took on Greg Townsend, Mark Dwyer and Mick Went in the Major Triples finals at Parkes Bowling and Sports Club. PHOTO: Supplied.
Lachlan juniors take lead in Spring league
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Lachlan 14s are sitting in second on the ladder five rounds in to the competition, just one point behind Goannas and two points ahead of Vipers.
On Sunday, they had a solid 36 to 26 win over Woodbridge, with tries to Piper White, Rachel Grimmond, Ruby Coote, Sarah Price, Isabelle Nicholson, Ella Goodsell, and Harpa Martin.
Lachlan’s Under 16s dominated 46 to 6 with three tries to Grace MacGregor and two to Malia Morrison in the point-scoring blitz.
Charli Coe-Mitchell, Joselyne Folau and Amber Griffin added a try apiece, with Ruby Jones con-
verting five of those.
For Woodbridge, Adison Newcombe crossed the line and Halle Haines was successful with the kick. After Round 5 Lachlan are in third place on the ladder, behind Mudgee Dragons and Vipers.
The Opens game was a solid hit-out, the sides battling it out across 60 minutes in hot conditions on a ground muddy after Friday night storms.
The hosts opened the scoring with a try to Teagan Smede, who then added the extras to give her side a 6-0 start.
But Woodbridge’s Taliah Williams broke away to score under the posts, the conversion by
Charlotte Burling successful to level the scores.
The visitors bagged a second before the break, Olivia Parrish the try-scorer and the kick again successful.
A try-apiece, to Lachlan’s Hannah DeMamiel and Woodbridge’s Emilie Browne, saw the second half an even affair but Woodbridge winners 18-10 at full time.
Lachlan Opens captain and club captain Jessica Ashcroft said it was a good match, despite a few mistakes.
More of the Lachlan 18s aged players have stepped up to Opens this year, without a stand-alone 18s team. Even with the new players, the second season is
proving a confidence booster.
“I feel like we’ve grown as a team,” Ashcroft said.
“Everyone’s got more confident and is eager to go out there and have a run.”
Jess also manages the Under 12s side, and said there’s a lot of talent and development in that squad and right through the juniors.
This Sunday there’s one more chance to see the Lachlan women’s teams at home at Red Bend, they’re hosting Goannas with kick off in the Under 12s at 9.30am.
The following week they’re off to Coonamble to take on the Cougars.
Mariah begins Hockey One campaign
Local star captains NSW Pride
By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
Mariah Williams has captained the NSW Pride side to a win in the opening round of the Australian Hockey One competition.
In the opening round Mariah lead the NSW side to a winning start which ended in a dramatic shootout in Hobart against the Tassie Tigers.
NSW Pride lead the scoring 2-0 thanks to Amalia Patterson but due to a late change by Tassie in the third quarter the match was sent to a shootout putting pressure on the NSW Hockeyroos reserve goalkeeper Zoe Newman to save the opening win for the NSW side.
Zoe made an outstanding save against the Tassie Hockeyroos captain and with NSW Hockeyroo Greta Hayes having a successful shootout goal NSW Pride were handed the Opening win as Zoe went on to save the final shot from Tassie. The final score for the opening game saw NSW Pride 3 (3) and Tassie Tigers 3 (2).
The second round was the battle of the Hockeyroos as NSW Pride came up against title holders Brisbane Blaze which include a long list of Olympians and international signings.
Round two was played in front of a sold-out Newcastle crowd last weekend, eagerly watching NSW Pride come up against defending champions Brisbane Blaze.
Unfortunately the NSW team were hit with illness, which meant a key player could not step out onto the field against Brisbane, whilst Mariah played on despite being sick during the week. Lucinda Preeo scored two goals for NSW but unfortunately wasn’t enough to take the win with Brisbane knocking in three.
The NSW Pride team now welcomes a bye this weekend before taking on Melbourne in round four on Friday, November 1 at Melbourne.
Round five will see pride up against Perth Thundersticks in Narellen on Friday, November 8 and round six will see the team up against Adelaide Fire in Adelaide on Saturday, November 16.
The last round game will be played in Goulburn for NSW Pride against Canberra Chill on Sunday, November 24.
Andrea Finn and Kurt Lovett were also named in the extended NSW Pride sides for the 2024 season along side Mariah.
Works to better Cheney surface
Home to the Parkes Pumas Touch Association and often host to regional and state championships, Cheney Oval is again undergoing rehabilitation.
The Cheney Oval Rehabilitation project will deliver the final stage of critical rehabilitation works to Cheney Oval.
The first half of the oval has been upgraded and has been successful.
This project will see the second half of the oval completed using similar design principals and remediation, a report presented to the October meeting of Parkes Shire Council explained.
These works will mitigate salinity and drainage problems which make parts of the oval unusable.
Tasks competed so far as part of the rehabilitation include regions two, three and four drainage works 100 per cent compete, region one drainage works 60 per cent complete, water main 100 per cent complete, bulk out salinity affected material 100 per cent complete, load in, level and compact new clean sub-soil material and load has been spread across the site.
Tasks that will be completed within the next two to three months includes the load in, mix and place 100mm loam/organics mix, irrigation system replacement/repair installation works and prepare surface, lay new turf and allow establishment.
Last year, council secured $1,00,467 in funding from the NSW Government from round five of the Stronger Country Communities Fund to complete major works within the Parkes Shire including the completion of salinity mitigation at Cheney Oval.
The first half of the oval upgrades in 2021 saw the bulk removal of salt affected soil and re-building of the area.
This also included the installation of sub surface silt drains along the playing surface to mitigate saline build up in the soil and flush out to collection sumps and the installation of new turf on the playing surface.
The approved budget of the rehabilitation project is $740,467 and estimated total when completed is expected to be $1,069,000.
The expected due date of completion for this project is January 2026.
Mariah Williams playing in Newcastle last weekend. PHOTO: Mariah William’s facebook page
Cheney Oval is again undergoing rehabilitation.
PHOTO: Brendan McCool
Madi Barclay-George gaining ground for Lachlan in Sunday’s Opens clash against Woodbridge.
PHOTO: Renee Powell
Lachlan juniors take the lead in Spring league
Lachlan are showing they’re serious contenders as the western women’s rugby league season progresses, with our junior sides in particular enjoying success on the footy field in the Spring competition.
Lachlan hosted Woodbridge at the Red Bend Catholic College fields on Sunday, with three of four sides celebrating wins and the Opens in a close contest. Five rounds have been played and our Under 12s lead the competition with four wins and a draw to their credit.
They ran out 22-4 winners over Woodbridge on Sunday with tries to Indy Maynard (2), Pearl Karaitiana, Lucy Fairley and Zoe Field.
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Ready to dive in to Summer
Trundle Amateur Swimming Club is getting ready to welcome all to the 2024-2025 swimming season at the start of next month.
Trundle Swimming Club is run by a group of volunteers who provide the opportunity for swim training and safety for kids 5 to 17 in Trundle and the surrounding communities.
The club provides coaching and swimming lessons as well as hosting races and meets for all members.
Members and coaches get together every Wednesday from 4pm to 5pm.
The first afternoon of swimming will be on Wednesday, November 6 which will be a gala day where everyone is welcome to come along and get to know everybody.
On Wednesday, November 13 will be a meet and greet with swimmers and coaches.
Kids will be grouped into levels depending on their swimming ability and they will be coached and conduct time trials.
“We have found that over covid and with the floods, the pool was closed for so long that lessons are needed,” Trundle Swimming Club vice president Rebecca Walter said.
“Our club is very friendly, it’s fun and it’s run in a way that includes everybody and there’s the opportunity for children to develop their skills, hang out with their friends and make new friends and learn about water safety.”
Trundle Swimming Club have three coaches this year providing the community with a service that isn’t always readily available in country areas.
If you are interested in supporting this community club reach out to the team on facebook at Trundle Amateur Swimming Club.
Any sponsorships or donations would be greatly appreciated by the club as after
covid and the floods equipment has needed to be upgraded.
“Our microphones have stopped working and even our stopwatches due to just not being used or delayed, so if there is anybody out there who is keen to support the club please reach out,” Rebecca added.
Registrations are now open online to join the Trundle Swimming Club and will close on November 16. Like the Trundle Amateur Swimming Club on facebook for updates.
The Trundle Swimming Pool will open on Wednesday, November 6 and will be opened from Wednesday to Sunday.
Mae and Xavier enjoy their weekly training with the Trundle Swimming Club.
PHOTO: Supplied
Grace MacGregor scored three tries in the Lachlan Under 16s win over Woodbridge in Round 5 of the Western Women’s Rugby League competition on Sunday.
