Parkes Shire Council purchases 330 hectare property for future residential development
PARKES Shire Council has purchased 330 hectares of farmland east of the town for future housing.
The council will commence designing a future residential suburb on ‘Harrowvale’, between Henry Parkes Way (Orange Road), Military Road and Cookamidgera Road, Mayor Neil Westcott announced on Friday afternoon.
“The availability of land for residential expansion is a common theme when we consult with the community,” Cr Westcott said in a statement released by the council.
“This is a very affirmative step by Council to ensure adequate residential land will be available well into the future.
“The size of the land also allows for well-considered master-planning of the entire site.”
It’s a long-term plan, the mayor’s statement indicated, to meet potential future need driven by potential growth in industry.
“We anticipate the land purchase will be funded by future industrial land sales and will not be activated until existing residential land is significantly taken-up, which may be a number of years away,” Cr Westcott said.
At Tuesday’s council meeting, general manager Kent Boyd further explained the land would have to be rezoned from agricultural –and that was unlikely to happen until the current pool of residential land was reduced.
As part of the purchase agreement, the current agricultural lease remains in place for another five years.
The decision to purchase Harrowvale was made by councillors in October 2023, Cr Westcott said at the meeting.
“Council has been strategically planning the future of the residential development areas around the shire, which has included the Parkes shire housing strategy and Middleton master plan,” he said.
“These plans set out where residential development should occur and collectively would facilitate over 1000 residential blocks.
“Not withstanding that, Council sees the need to plan further into the future to en-
sure well designed housing blocks are available.”
The opportunity to purchase land so ideally suited to a future suburb was one the council had to seize.
“As we all know the location of Parkes on the national transport network is an unassailable fact and has driven the NSW Government investment in the Parkes Special Activation Precinct (SAP),” Cr Westcott said in a statement.
“It is forecast that the SAP has the potential to create up to 3,000 jobs across a range of industries over the next 30 years, particularly, freight
and logistics, warehousing, value-add agriculture, plantbased meat substitutes, innovative grains, cold-chain logistics, resource recovery and recycling, e-waste recycling, plastics recycling, renewable energy, critical minerals and data centres.
“The State Government is progressing industrial development in the SAP and has a potential of well over a billion dollars of investment over the next five years in leading edge energy and recycling technology, right on the edge of Parkes ...
“”However, the common
question of big business is … here will our future employees live?”
Under the council’s ownership, the site will be masterplanned with the vision including efficient transport layout, trunk sewer, trunk water, tree-lined boulevards, underground reticulated power, nbn, connected walk and bike ways, easements and stormwater conveyancing, Cr Westcott said.
Blocks can be oriented for solar access, places made available for parks, schools, nature corridors, a possible solar park and micro grids.
Harrowvale is 330 hectares to the east of Parkes, between Henry Parkes Way and Cookamidgera Road. PHOTO: Supplied
What’s on in and around Parkes
HANNAH’S STORY
Thursday, October 17
Hannah’s Story, a session to create more awareness and empower members of our community about the early warning signs of coercive control and the tragic but inspirational story of Hannah Clarke, her three children and family. Two times available at Forbes - daytime or evening. CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes and Small Steps 4 Hannah invite you to attend this free session presented by DV prevention educator Michael Jeh. Registration is essential. Register on facebook via Hannah’s Story at Forbes facebook event.
TRUNDLE PINK RIBBON NIGHT
Friday, October 18
Head out to the Trundle Golf Club for an awesome night of prizes, raffles, the famous auction and lots of laughs all while raising money towards a cancer free future.
MAMMA MIA IN THE PARK
Friday, October 18
Grab your friends and your picnic rugs and head to Cooke Park for a fun evening as everyone sings along to Mamma Mia! Enjoy a screening of the beloved musical filled with laughter, love, and your favourite ABBA hits. This is a FREE event, but tickets are essential via 123tix. From 6pm for a 6:30pm movie start time.
TRUNDLE ABBA FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 19
Let’s celebrate 50 years of Waterloo with the biggest and best Trundle ABBA Festival yet at Berryman Oval, Trundle! Featuring Bjorn Again, Furnace and the Fundamentals, Disco Revolution, DJ Diggz and Adante Adante Choir. Tickets on sale now: bit.ly/TrundleABBAtickets2024
TOM CURTAIN IN BOGAN GATE
Saturday, October 19
Tom is passionate about bringing his show to towns and communities that are often overlooked on the entertainment trail. At the Bogan Gate Pub from 5:30pm to 8:30pm there will be live music and entertainment from the Katherine Outback Experience horse and dog show. Book your tickets now via https://events.humanitix.com/ tomcurtain-bogangate2024
CENTRAL WEST CAR CLUB SHOW ‘N’ SHINE
Saturday, October 19
Feature vehicle this year’s Show n’ Shine is utes! Come see the massive display at Pioneer Oval Parkes. Gold coin entry for spectators 9am to 3pm and proceeds go to charity. presentation will be at 2pm.
TULLAMORE GARDEN RAMBLE
Saturday, October 26
Proudly hosted by the Kooringle Fundraiser Committee. Enjoy a day of exploring five local gardens. Take in the scenery while enjoying morning tea and lunch. After the garden ramble, meet back at the Tullamore Bowling
Club for raffles and a guest speaker. All money raised goes to the residents of the MPHS. Tickets available at 123Tix
AN AFTERNOON ON THE GREEN
Saturday, October 26
At the Trundle Golf Course a 9 hole 3 person person ambrose will be held to raise funds for the Trundle Children Centre to purchase equipment for the new multi purpose room. 3 person ambrose will start at 1:30pm followed by a family fun afternoon at 4pm and BBQ dinner from 5pm. There will be face painting, jumping castles and lots of fun activities. There will also be a monster raffle. RSVP to the centre at 68921022 or staff@trundlecc.com.au
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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!
BLUE HEALERS WORKSHOP
Sunday, October 27
This one day educational workshop will touch on the symptoms of depression, stress and anxiety and provide simple strategies for coping. Morning tea, lunch and
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.
afternoon tea is included. This workshop is brought to you with the assistance of the Community Wellbeing Grants, NSW Mental Health and Wellbeing Flood and Disaster Recovery. Registration is essential and places are limited. register via 123tix.
ADULT SURVIVOURS OF CHILD ABUSE
Friday, November 1
The Adult Survivors of Child AbuseCowra 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.
Celebrating 100 years of CWA
By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
The Parkes CWA Branch turned 100 this year and will be celebrating in style next weekend at their annual high tea.
There’s plenty to celebrate from a rich century, the branch’s only life member, Dorothy Mcdonald, reflected in the lead up to the big occasion.
Mrs Mcdonald joined Parkes CWA more than 50 years ago, following in the footsteps of her mother Jean who was a member for more than 60 years.
She wouldn’t change that decision for the world.
“We held balls, the women made floats to go in the parades, there was nothing that they wouldn’t do, anything to raise a dollar and they raised a lot of money over the years,” Mrs Mcdonald said.
“They had a member each year for a little while that just raised money and she became country woman of the year, and one of those was my mum. She got country woman of the year and she thought it was absolutely wonderful and I also thought it was pretty exciting.”
Mrs Mcdonald said CWA did a lot of things people never knew about.
“We looked after hospitals, we looked after preemie babies, we helped Father Riley who brought boys off the street, we sent bags to Fiji for women who were having babies, we
worked a lot with Rotary as well with our branch of CWA catering for Rotary for over 40 years every Monday night,” just to list a few of their causes.
“We worked in preschools, we worked in primary schools we worked in high schools. We helped with girls that had a problem in school and we worked with them, but there wasn’t anything that we didn’t touch.”
What Mrs Mcdonald enjoyed most about being apart of CWA was travelling to conferences to lobby the government and the friendships she made from around the state.
“I made lots of friends and they never forget you,” she said.
Mrs Mcdonald remembers when CWA catered for the opening of the Parkes Radio Telescope.
“That was a big thing at the time, everybody was here,” she said.
“I have met a lot of people, including prime ministers like John Howard, they were just ordinary people that would walk up to you as if you were royalty.”
Mrs Mcdonald has held a variety of positions for her branch and for the group over the years.
In the Parkes CWA branch Mrs Mcdonald has held the roles of secretary (2006-2010), treasurer (started prior to 1992-2018), Councillor to group meetings, delegate to Group AGM and to State Conference.
In the State she has held group posi-
tions including President (2005-2007), Vice President, treasurer (1999-2001, 2012), Executive Rep (2003-2006, 20142015), Social Secretary (2008-2011) and Cultural Officer (2020), serving on the Junior Public Speaking Committee and the Education Grants Committee.
It’s getting harder for volunteer organisations to find people to take on those roles of responsibility, Mrs Macdonald acknowledged.
“Somebody’s got to account for every cent that is spent and every cent that is received, I was a treasured there for 12 years and most nights I used to do all of the bookwork, but it was never a chore,” Mrs Mcdonald said.
Mrs Mcdonald looks forward to celebrating the 100 years of the Parkes CWA Brach with members and supporters of CWA.
“I appreciate what CWA had done, and what I have achieved in CWA ... because you leant something everyday,” Mrs Mcdonald added.
CWA welcome all to celebrate their 100 years at their annual high tea from 2pm at the Parkes Golf Club on Saturday, October 26.
There will be delicious home-made goods for afternoon tea and a fashion parade for all to enjoy.
Tickets are $30 (cash only) and can be purchased from Georgie’s boutique.
Parkes gets another Return and Earn
By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
Parkes residents will now be spoilt with the choice of where to do their return and earn from two locations in Parkes and one in Peak Hill.
A new return and earn point will soon be opening at 20 Caledonia Street in the Parkes Services Club car park.
Return and Earn is a NSW Government initiative, launched in December 2017 to reduce drink container litter.
The scheme is delivered in partnership with the NSW EPA, scheme coordinator Exchange for Change and network operator TOMRA Cleanaway and is funded by the beverage industry.
“Thanks to the incredible support of the NSW community, Return and Earn recently celebrated the remarkable milestone of 12 billion containers returned through its statewide return point net-
work,” Return and Earn said in a statement for The Champion Post.
“This resulted in $1.2 billion in container refunds going back into people’s pockets, helping with the cost of living, saving for a special goal, or supporting some amazing organisations.”
Return and Earn is committed to providing a convenient and accessible network of return points across NSW to ensure citizens can easily Return and Earn.
“Our latest data shows that Parkes residents are enthusiastic users and a third return point was required to meet the community’s need.”
Parkes currently has two return points, a Return and Earn machine and an over-thecounter return point (Peak Hill).
The new machine will be the second Return and Earn machine and the third return
point in the Parkes Shire.
“Parkes residents are already enthusiastic recyclers, having returned more than 39.4 million eligible bottles, cans and cartons through local return points since the scheme began.”
You can get a 10c refund when you return an eligible drink container to a return point anywhere in NSW.
There are more than 620 return points located across the state ranging from self-service Return and Earn machines which use the latest reverse vending technology, to staffed automated depots for bulk returns.
The new return point at the Parkes Services Club will be opening soon and will be open from 7am to 10pm daily.
“By making Return and Earn a part of your regular recycling routine, you can contribute to a more sustainable future where the materials
that our bottles, cans and cartons are made of, are kept in use and out of landfill.
“Return and Earn has also become an important fundraising channel. More than $62 million has been raised for charities and community groups via donations and fees from hosting returning points.
“These funds have helped a range of important causes from supporting more vulnerable members of our community by providing shelter, food and other relief, to caring for our native wildlife and environment.”
Other Return and Earn points in the Parkes Shire are located at:
• Parkes Metroplaza, 299 Clarinda Street (Return and Earn machine open 7am-10pm daily)
• Peak Hill Caravan Park, 2 Ween Street (Overthe-counter)
Council gives approval to service station DA
Parkes Shire Council has given deferred commencement approval, providing conditions are met, for the construction of a service station with drive through coffee shop on the corner of Bogan and Grenfell streets.
The development application, which is described as 6-8 Bogan Street with frontage to Grenfell Street and Bogan Street, was presented to the first full meeting of our new councillors on Tuesday afternoon.
The application is to build a service station with six fuelling spots and a drive-through convenience retail facility.
The proposed development would have a 250 square metre building including retail display and customer amenities and 12 car spaces, including one accessible parking space.
It would need underground storage for 40,000 litres of diesel, 15,000 litres of E10 and 85,000 litres total unleaded fuels.
Developers also propose a grassed outdoor area with picnic settings for customers, and irrigated turfed open space to the northern, western and eastern boundaries.
The application was brought to the full council after an objection was received in community consultation, with both the concerns raised and the applicant’s response provided to councillors for consideration.
Full story to come.
Council meetings are livestreamed on the Parkes Shire Council Facebook page.
Parkes CWA life member Dorothy Mcdonald looks forward to celebrating its centenary. PHOTO: Madeline Blackstock
$235k to upgrade health staff housing in Tullamore
By BRENDAN McCOOL
A TWO-bedroom unit at Tullamore will be refurbished to improve accommodation for key healthcare workers under NSW Government funding.
The Tullamore Multipurpose Service (MPS) will receive $235,000 for the project, to help attract and retain healthcare staff by providing high-quality accommodation close to work.
Josh Carey, Western NSW Local Health District Executive Director Service Delivery, said the community often has healthcare staff who work at the MPS on a temporary basis.
WALKING TRACK TO REOPEN WITH COMPLETION OF RAW WATER STORAGE LAGOON
By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
PARKES SHIRE COUNCIL is pleased to advise that all major bulk and civil works for the Raw Water Storage Lagoon at the Parkes Water Treatment Plant have been completed.
The next phase of this project will focus on structural, mechanical and piping work.
Concurrently, council is undertaking efforts to reopen the popular community walking track near the Water Treatment Plant, with the aim of accomplishing this before Christmas.
The Raw Water Storage Lagoon is a part of the Parkes Water Security Program involving a construction of projects to ensure Parkes Shire has a reliable water supply to meet forecasted demand.
“Providing them with convenient, comfortable accommodation can help make their experience of living and working in Tullamore more attractive and enjoyable,” he said.
Member for Orange Phil Donato said having comfortable home-away-from-home accommodation was a critical factor in attracting and retaining health workers in rural communities such as Tullamore.
“The upgraded on-site housing for our valued healthcare workers will make Tullamore a more attractive place to come and work,” he said.
Condobolin will also ben-
efit from the funding, receiving $225,000 to refurbish five patient bathrooms.
“The upgrades at Condobolin Hospital will improve patient experiences and help staff who are assisting patients when they need to use bathroom facilities by ensuring they have an improved and safe environment to provide that support,” Mr Carey said.
An additional $200.1 million has been committed by the State Government to increase key health worker accommodation across rural and regional areas of the State as part of the 2024-25 NSW Budget.
Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park said the government was committed to investing in health infrastructure to support better health outcomes for rural and regional communities.
“This investment will allow Western NSW Local Health District to upgrade health facilities to enhance the working environment for health staff and improve patient experiences,” he said.
“The program is one of a number of investments our Government is making to strengthen rural and regional health services, so people have access to the best possible care close to home.”
The raw water storage lagoon will create crucial additional storage to assist in water supply to the Parkes Water treatment Plant.
The lagoon will supply raw water that has been pre-treated at the new pre-treatment facility adjacent to the Lachlan River and pumped through the new pipeline network the water treatment plant site.
The lagoon will have positive socio-economic benefits for the Parkes Shire community through the provision of improved water supply infrastructure, with additional 20 megalitres of raw water to be used in time of drought, emergencies, or equipment failure.
Parkes Shire Council is committed to investing in a
sustainable water future.
From mid-2022 onwards, Parkes Shire Council have been working to upgrade existing water infrastructure and adding additional water supply assets to preserve, protect and sustainably manage our key water sources.
The raw water storage lagoon is funded by the Australian Government.
IPART sets rate peg at 4 per cent for Parkes Shire Council
PARKES Shire Council can increase its rates income by 4 per cent next financial year under the IPART rate pegging determination.
The NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has set core council rate pegs for the 2025-26 financial year, ranging from 3.6 per cent to 5.1 per cent.
Tribunal Chair Carmel Donnelly said the rate pegs limit the amount by which councils can increase their rates income, while allowing them to meet changes in the cost of providing services.
“The Tribunal understands that the community has been facing significant cost-of-living pressures and we have taken this into account in our decision making,” she said.
“We continue to make some adjustments to the rate peg over several years to limit the impact on ratepayers.
“We encourage anyone that is having difficulty paying their rates bill to get in touch with their council to access pensioner concessions and other hardship support.”
Ms Donnelly said each council’s rate peg is the maximum percentage by which the council can increase their general income. It is open to councils to decide not to implement the increase, or to delay it.
“Rate pegs do not apply directly to individual ratepayers’ rates,” she added.
“Councils may increase categories of rates by more or less than the rate peg, provided the total increase in general income remains within the rate peg.”
IPART estimates a 3.6 per cent increase in council’s business-as-usual costs for 2025-26.
To calculate this, they look at:
• Employee costs – measured using changes in the Local Government State (NSW) Award and adjusted for changes in the superannuation guarantee;
• Asset costs – measured using the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) forecast change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) plus an adjustment that reflects the average difference between actual CPI (All groups, Sydney) and actual Producer Price Index (PPI) (Road and bridge construction, NSW) over the past five years; and
• Other operating costs – measured by the RBA’s forecast change in the CPI.
The determination for Parkes included 0.4 per cent Emergency Services Levy subsidy catch-up, to cover costs not captured in the rate peg when these increases were subsidised.
It also includes 0.3 per cent to cover the cost of running the 2024 local government elections.
Rates constitute about one third of councils’ total income, other sources include grants and user fees and charges.
The raw water storage lagoon is located behind the Parkes Water treatment plant. PHOTO: Supplied
SES enhances skills with vertical rescue training
VOLUNTEERS from the Parkes, Forbes, Grenfell and Griffith State Emergency Service (SES) Units have successfully completed vertical rescue training at Forbes.
Over two weekends the six volunteers participated in essential training, expertly conducted by Group 314, with assistance from experienced SES vertical rescue operators.
Members that attended the training were Jeremy Head, and Natika Davey from Parkes and Declan Laybutt and Heather Morgan from Grenfell.
Savannah-Lee Bevan from Forbes and Mark Hodder from Griffith also attended the training.
While wet weather on the first weekend confined training to the inside of the shed at the Forbes Unit, the trainers at Group 314 quickly adapted, ensuring that operators were able to practice ascending and descending techniques.
The second weekend brought more favourable weather, allowing the volunteers to utilise the training tower to learn a variety of techniques including how to safely lower, haul and use mechanical advantage in a range of situations.
“This course gives our operators the capability to safely access and perform a rescue in normally inaccessible or hard-to-reach areas,” Forbes Unit Commander Inspector Robert ‘Roc’ Walshaw said.
Parkes Unit Commander, Inspector Jeff Field said that vertical rescue training is just one of the many skills
SES volunteers can choose to develop.
“We also train to assist at road crashes, land searches and, of course, for storms and floods.
“Thanks to our training, SES volunteers can offer effective help to someone who may be having the worst day of their life.
“New volunteers are al-
ways welcome. There are lots of roles depending on what you like and what you want to learn, and together we can make a significant impact in our community,” Inspector Field said.
For those interested in volunteering or learning more about the SES, please visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au/get-involved/volunteer
Forbes Unit volunteer Savannah-Lee Bevan makes her way down from the tower.
PHOTO: NSW State Emergency Service
Parkes Unit volunteer Jeremy Head checks some lines and ropes at the vertical rescue training weekend.
Vertical rescue trainers from Group 314 with the course participants from the Grenfell, Griffith, Parkes and Forbes Units.
PHOTO: NSW State Emergency Service
Parkes Unit volunteer Jeremy Head hanging out at the vertical rescue training weekend.
PHOTO: NSW State Emergency Service
Show ‘n’ Shine celebrates 20 great years Saturday
By JEFF McCLURG
If you’ve got a passion for cars and bikes or anything else with wheels, then you won’t want to miss the Central West Car Club annual Show ‘n Shine to be held this Saturday October 19 at Pioneer Oval in Parkes.
This year’s feature vehicle is utes so it was timely to talk to show organiser Jo Hemming about her custom EH Holden ute.
“I bought it seven years ago after yearning for one ever since I was 16,” Jo said.
“Dad owned a pretty tough EH sedan and when I got my L’s I was hoping that it might become mine, but much to my disgust Dad thought it was too powerful for me and sold it; leaving me to learn to drive in a Corolla.”
The apple obviously didn’t fall too far from the tree though, because under the bonnet of Jo’s EH is a fuel injected 186 built to XU1 specs mated to a 5 speed gearbox, 4 wheel disc brakes and a limited slip diff
For the keen eye the rear end has been customised with EH wagon rear quarters and taillights and all of that has been finished in GMH Tartan Turquoise with a white roof and hard cover.
“This will be the 20th year for the CWCC’s Show ‘n Shine and I’m looking forward to bringing
HEART OF TRUNDLE LOOKS FOR NEW OWNERS
By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
THE Trundle community have been lucky enough to indulge in Millie Curr’s home made slices and sausage rolls for over two years now at the Grain and Press cafe in the heart of Trundle.
Millie and Joel Curr purchased the local Trundle cafe two and a half years ago from the McMahon family.
“The McMahon family beautifully renovated the building into a trendy cafe which soon became the social hub of the small town,” Millie said.
“Joel is a local farmer on the family farm and I saw so much potential in the cafe.”
Millie’s home made slices and sausage rolls quickly became a local favourite and are still the most popular items on the menu.
the ute out for all to see,” Jo said.
“Not only will there be plenty of cars and bikes on show but we’ll have a street cruise on the Friday night and live music on the day from local act Mick Green.”
Gates open to spectators at 9am on Saturday for a gold coin donation to Can Assist.
With a range of trophies to be won, vehicle entrants are welcome on the day or you can download an entry form on the car club website www.centralwestcarclub.com
“For more information you can find our contact details on the website or follow us on Facebook,” Jo said.
The wait is over, ABBA is here
By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
THE Trundle ABBA Festival is here and this is what all you Super Troopers and Dancing Queens need to know.
The Trundle ABBA Festival markets open at 8:30am in Memorial Hall and ABBA Central opens at 9am in the main street.
Street performers and entertainment will be putting on a show from 10am in the main street before the Waterloo Express arrives at the Train Station at 12pm.
Parkes Town Crier, Tim Keith will also be in the main street at 12pm.
The mainstage gates open at 12:15pm at Berryman Oval with DJ Diggz getting the party started.
Andante Andante Choir will have you singing along to some of ABBA’s most popular hits and some of their less popular but still groovy numbers from 12:35pm.
The official welcome will be underway from 1:05pm featuring welcome to country with Auntie Rhonda and welcome by Parkes Mayor Neil Westcott.
The Celia Vild Memorial best dressed award will be presented at 2:20pm so make sure to have your best ABBA inspired costumes ready.
At 3:20pm the hottest live disco show on the circuit, Disco Revolution, will have the crowd dancing to classic hits from the 70s and 80s followed by Furnace and the and the Fundamentals 5pm.
The highly anticipated band Bjorn Again will once again take to the Trundle ABBA Festival stage this year at 7:30pm.
With their tight harmonies, flamboyant costumes, and quirky dance moves, Bjorn Again will transport you back to the 70s faster than you can say “Dancing Queen”.
Following an amazing line up of entertainment fireworks will end the night at 9pm.
If you can’t wait for Saturday to get into the ABBA mood head to Cooke Park on Friday night from 6pm.
Grab your friends and your picnic rugs for a fun evening singing along to Mamma Mia! in the Park.
Enjoy a screening of the beloved musical filled with laughter, love, and your favourite ABBA hits.
This is a free event but you do need to register via 123tix.
In Trundle the annual Trundle Pink Ribbon Night will also be held on the Friday night raising money for breast cancer.
This is family-friendly night of fun, laughter and generosity.
Over the past 9 years, this incredible event has raised more than $150K for the fight against cancer.
“Grain and Press cafe is located on the main street of Trundle and is the social hub of the town,” Millie said.
“There’s something for everyone at Grain and Press, whether you’re popping in for
Millie and Joel welcomed their first baby earlier this year and have made the difficult decision to sell the cafe as they focus on family life and the busy life on the farm.
a morning coffee on the way to work, a tradie or truck driver stopping by for a quick bite to eat or meeting friends in the stunning courtyard to enjoy some sunshine.”
Grain and Press has quickly became a beloved business in the Trundle community and is looking for new owners to continue on its role in Trundle.
“We have absolutely loved the past couple of years and are so thankful for the ongoing support from the Trundle community.
“We cannot wait to see what the future owners bring to the cafe and look forward to enjoying a coffee on the other side of the counter,” Millie added.
This year, the event is spotlighting local hero, Erin O’Leary, who is battling breast cancer at the young age of 27.
Warm up for the ABBA Festival with exciting prizes, raffles, and a must-see auction!
A bus will be available from Cooke Park, for more details and to secure your seat visit 123tix.
This weekend is sure to be fun for all so don’t miss out on the excitement and book your tickets for the 2024 Trundle ABBA Festival via 123tix.
Jo Hemming with her custom EH Holden ute.
PHOTO: Supplied
Grain and Press owner Millie Curr (left) has made the difficult decision to sell the beloved cafe.
Snake season and what it means for our pets
By PARKES VET
THE warmer weather has arrived, which means snakes are becoming active after their dormancy, or “brumation” through the winter months.
Veterinary clinics across the region will have seen an increase in envenomation cases as snakes are out and about and our pets are encountering them.
This is especially common for pets who live on acreage or farmland as snakes inhabit those areas.
Whilst it’s uncommon for snakes to venture into
residential areas, it is also not unheard of and always something to keep in mind during the warmer months.
When bitten, this can be potentially fatal for our pets if prompt treatment is not given.
Symptoms for a snake bite can be quite vague and confusing and it differs in cats and dogs.
Symptoms to watch out for in Dogs are:
Initial collapse followed by an apparent ‘recovery’
Lethargy, muscle tremors, shaking
Salivation
Paralysis or weakness/
wobbliness of the legs
Vomiting or not being able to control bladder or bowels suddenly
Irregular breathing
Symptoms to watch out for in cats:
Paralysis or weakness/ collapse in the legs
Comatose state
Irregular breathing
Not able to blink/dilated
pupils
Snake bite symptoms in cats can sometimes take 24 hours to appear but it is usually a lot quicker in dogs, within an hour of a bite they will show
symptoms, and it can turn fatal very quickly if there is no intervention.
If your pet has encountered a snake bite, you won’t necessarily see a bite wound either.
In fact we almost never find the wound so please don’t wait and monitor at home if you are worried your pet has been bitten or starting to show symptoms.
Call your nearest vet clinic to advise you are on your way so they can be ready to assess and treat your pet as soon as you arrive as every second counts in this situation!
Be a friend, tell a friend to book a mammogram
THIS Breast Cancer Awareness Month, women aged 50-74 from Western NSW Local Health District are being urged to book in a free mammogram, with more than 40 (41.4) per cent of women in the region overdue for their two-yearly breast cancer screening.
Corey Hemopo, Director of BreastScreen NSW, Greater Western Screening Assessment Service, said with more than 30 local women expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, now is the time to book in a free, life-saving breast screen.
“For women aged 50-74, a breast screen every two years is still the best way to detect breast cancer early – before it can be seen or felt,” Mr Hemopo said.
“If you’re aged 50 – 74, make breast screening a priority. It only takes 20 minutes and no
doctor’s referral is needed.”
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, BreastScreen NSW is also encouraging women to Be A Friend, Tell A Friend about the importance of having regular mammograms.
Be A Friend, Tell A Friend encourages word of mouth and social media promotion among women to their friends, family and colleagues about the need to have regular mammograms.
Professor Tracey O’Brien AM, NSW Chief Cancer Officer and CEO of the Cancer Institute NSW, said if detected in its earliest stages, a woman’s five-year breast cancer survival rate is 98 per cent.
This drops to 43.9 per cent if detected later, when it has spread to other organs.
“More than 6500 women in
NSW are expected to receive a breast cancer diagnosis this year, and 1,000 women are expected to lose their lives to the disease in 2024, so we need to do everything we can to support women and encourage them to book in a life-saving breast screen,” Professor O’Brien said.
“Early detection not only significantly increases a person’s chance of survival it can also greatly reduce the need for invasive treatment like a mastectomy.
“I know how hard it can be to block out time for yourself. Unfortunately, breast cancer doesn’t wait, so I encourage all eligible women to stop and put themselves first – for themselves and their family.”
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women with age and being female the biggest
risk factors – not family history. Women aged 50 – 74 years are recommended to have a breast screen every two years.
BreastScreen NSW recommends Aboriginal women start screening at 40 years.
Any woman who has noticed a change in their breasts, like a lump, should see their doctor without delay.
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.
Dubbo and Orange Health Services also provide BreastScreen NSW clinincs.
For more information about the Be A Friend Tell A Friend promotion visit https://www. breastscreen.nsw.gov.au/breastcancer-awareness-month/
The annual mini Field of Women raising awareness and support for breast cancer causes is at Parkes’ Lions Park on the Sunday of the long weekend every year.
Crowd favourite returns
By Christine Cox Parkes and District Country Music Association
Our featured artist for Sunday, October 20 commencing at 1pm will be one of our own Life Members and popular entertainer Garry Hemming.
Garry lives in Forbes and is well known throughout the region and further afield for his support of country music.
A crowd favourite he will have you tapping and singing along with him as well as get those who enjoy dancing up on the floor.
Looking forward to a great afternoon.
Our August Muster was another really enjoyable afternoon with Alan Ford as featured artist.
Alan certainly brought his own unique style to his performance and was supported by walkups Garry Hemming, Craig Manderson, Bruce Toole, Stephen R. Cheney, Lindy Charlton, Bev Good, Sue Gillet and visitor Rodney Springer travelling with his wife Allison from Relbia, Tasmania.
Many thanks to Kaitlyn Strud-
Cooling off this summer
THE long weekend marked the opening of the Parkes Pool for the summer season. Many were out enjoying both the warm waters of the Parkes Pool and the new splash pad at Bushman’s Dam.
wick who joined our band to play bass.
What a pleasant surprise to have someone with her expertise join our team.
Hopefully our regular bass player Pam Byrne is on the mend and Kaitlyn (if she enjoyed the experience) and Pam will be able to share this duty.
Over the last couple of months
Craig Manderson from Dubbo has doubled up and been step-
ping into this spot so we are very grateful to them all.
Also thanks go to our own John D. who stepped into the position of sound person when Joy Rice from Cowra who usually handles the sound desk was also out of action.
Vicki Walsh from Young was the featured artist for the September Muster.
Vicki has always been a great ambassador for Country Music.
She has competed in many talent quests statewide and indeed here in Parkes over the years taking out many of the trophies on offer.
She will be remembered for her assistance at many of our fund-raising concerts, talent quests, feature spots and festivals and it was so wonderful to have her back in Parkes again for our Muster.
A singer/songwriter Vicki reminded us of her talent in songwriting when she performed her song “Those Old Elvis Blues” which she first performed here on October 13, 1999.
Another song she performed in her feature spot was one she had written as a tribute to the legend-
ary Aunty Joyce Fletcher, “I’ll bet you in my heart I love you”. Not very often you here someone yodelling these days.
The audience certainly enjoyed Vicki’s performance.
Supporting Vicki as walk-ups were Craig Manderson, Garry Hemming, Bill Little, Stephen R Cheney, Keith Noakes, Bill Dixon, Sue Gillett, Gary Hollier, and Freda Harvey.
Stephen, Craig, Kaitlyn and Keith Noakes (with his mouth organ) looked after band duties and Joy was back on deck to look after sound.
In the finale Vicki joined Garry for their rendition of an oldie “Little Arrows”.
After this week’s Muster on Sunday there will only be two more Musters before Christmas so make sure you pick up your Newsletter at the muster and keep up to date with what’s happening in our club, and remember to keep Sunday, November 17 and Sunday, December 15 (our Christmas Charity Muster) free.
Looking forward to catching up with everyone on Sunday. Walk-ups welcome.
The new Splash Pad in action.
PHOTOS: Jenny Kingham
Joey and Joel Hazleton loving the new splash park at Bushman’s Dam.
Gypsy Sadgrove-Gabell under the water fountain.
Cain Lees and Nayte Reeves floating in the deep end of Parkes Pool.
LEFT: Lachie Bennet enjoyed the warm water at Parkes Pool.
RIGHT: Nayte Reeves and Cain Lees leap into the pool.
Feature artist Garry Hemming.
Family fun as Northparkes celebrates 30 years
Justin and Kristy Perry of Condobolin.
Dave Collins and Lisa Martin with Dave and Kelly McGirr.
Jenny and Craig Furry of Canberra.
Lylah and Evie Carter of West Wyalong.
Kate Jones and Luca Turnbull enjoying the night.
T’s Face Painting with Ella Bevan.
Lucy Davidson and Marli Jayet loving the live music.
Henry and Jamison Miller. PHOTOS: Jenny Kingham
Scarlett Cunningham enjoying the show. Bluey made a surprise appearance at the festival with Pippa Westcott and Oscar, Huxley and Finley Ward.
The ice cream was a hit with Oaklen Gaffney of Forbes.
Jumping castles, a ball pit, face painting and a visit by Bluey were all part of a great night for the kids as Northparkes celebrated with its Cheers to 30 Years festival. Here are more photos from a fantastic night of live music, enjoyed by thousands.
Lylah and thousands.
Daryl Braithwaite took the stage to take out a terrific night.
Ayla Peak waits patiently for her turn to get her face painted.
Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme
Neighbourhood Central’s Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) has teamed up with Cycling Without Age, Parkes Trishaw, to continue reducing social isolation for the older people in Parkes. ACVVS has started a Morning tea meet up every fortnight on Wednesdays at 11am at Bushman’s Dam with our
September. It was wonderful to have our volunteers and recipients able to enjoy a Trishaw ride together and be out in the sunshine and fresh air combating social isolation together.
If you know someone receiving governmentsubsidised residential aged care or Home Care Package (HCP) services
who are socially isolated or lonely please refer them to Neighbourhood Central and we can match them with a suitable Volunteer Visitor. We are also in need of more volunteers in Parkes and Forbes. If you would like to brighten the days of older people as a valued volunteer, you are invited to join us as we bring this opportunity to
those who need a visitor. If you would like further information, request a visitor, or know of someone this service, please contact Brooke at Neighbourhood Central on: 1300 810 771 admin@ncentral.org.au
By MARG APPLEBEE
CENTRAL WEST LACHLAN LANDCARE
Another fabulous Homegrown Parkes community event was held on the weekend!
Thank you to our community for once again coming out and being part of the day in Cooke Park.
Our stallholder survey has been distributed and we would also love to hear feedback from those who attended the event.
Both of the surveys close on Sunday, October 20 at 5pm.
A massive thank you to everyone who has already responded to our request for feedback.
We try to factor in your suggestions moving forward, particularly around demonstrations, workshops, educational opportunities and stallholder suggestions.
It does sometimes become evident that many people don’t understand the ethos behind the ‘homegrown’ concept.
Parkes events for the next three years, twice a year. This is for our community. We don’t have a team of paid people running the event, apart from me, we are supported by volunteers from our Committee, volunteers from the Parkes Community Arts Committee and with in-kind support from Parkes Shire Council.
This past event also received support from the Northparkes Evolution Community Investment Program. I hope to have the results of our surveys in the weeks ahead.
We will be holding our next event in March of 2025 and look forward to sharing those details with you shortly, so keep a check on our social media.
Whilst having 100 stalls in our park would provide a lot of diversity, it is really important that we maintain a standard that focusses on promoting local and regional businesses, not for profits etc. Bigger is not necessarily better.
These events would not be possible without many volunteers contributing on the day.
Thank you to our Landcare volunteers and Parkes Community Arts volunteers.
and Dramatic Society and Parkes School of Dance and the Barnes family.
We love being able to showcase our local talent and have locals sharing with locals.
A bigger event is not our goal.
Thanks to the Parkes Shire Concert Band, Parkes Music
MONDAY’S CATTLE SALE
Yarding 1802 (up 372)
Numbers lifted by 372 for a yarding of 1802 cattle.
Quality was good with an excellent yarding of prime yearlings and grown cattle.
There was limited supply of feeder types on offer as well as a small supply of cows.
All the regular buyers were present.
Prime yearling steers were slightly cheaper, 265c to 360c, while prime yearling heifers gained 4c, 281c to 345c/kg.
Feeder steers were considerably cheaper, 302c to 365c,
and feeder heifers eased 5c, 270c to 325c/kg.
Prime grown cattle were up to 15c better in places, heavy steers sold from 284c to 358c, and heavy heifers, 265c to 344c/kg. Cows dropped 15c, 2 and 3 scores sold from 180c to 280c, and heavy prime cows, 285c to 318c/kg.
Heavy bulls sold to 296c/ kg.
TUESDAY’S SHEEP SALE
Yarding 39,300 (down 1350) Numbers remain similar and just over 10,000 new season lambs were penned.
The quality of the new season lambs was good although there were a few with Bathurst Burr on the skin.
Old lambs quality was mixed in the trade runs and more consistent in the heavy weights.
Extra heavy lambs were limited.
Merino lambs were back in volume and lighter weights were heavily discounted.
The majority of the market sold to a firm to dearer trend.
New season trade weights ranged from $155 to $210 and heavy weights $190 to
A big thanks to our amazing stallholders and food vendors, particularly those who continue to support every event. We were also thrilled to have several new stallholders join us.
If you would like to complete our survey, it can be found via our website or social media.
Central West Lachlan Landcare have committed to delivering Homegrown
For further information on this article, please go to www. centralwestlachlanlandcare. org, twitter, facebook or Instagram @cwllandcare or contact Marg Applebee on 0418 611 053.
$246 and a pen of extra heavy lambs reached $248/head.
Most ranged from 780c to 830ckg and were firm.
Old trade lambs were $10 to $15 dearer after a slow previous week and ranged from $152 to $187/head averaging 780c/kg.
Heavy weights to 30kg sold from $175 to $238/head and were firm to slightly stronger in places and extra heavy lambs sold from $233 to $264/ head.
Light and plain Merinos were $15 to $20 cheaper while most Merino 24kg and heavier with cover were
firm, Heavy weights sold from $186 to $210/head.
Mutton numbers were back and the quality was very mixed from the very light 1 score ewes to very heavy crossbreds.
Prices were stronger lifting $7 to $11/head, medium weight ewes sold from $54 to $98/head and heavy crossbreds reached $117 while heavy Merinos with a big skin made to $136/head.
Most sold from 280c to 335c/kg cwt.
- FROM MLA’S NATIONAL LIVESTOCK REPORTING AGENCY
Emily and Fiona Francis, Deb Jones, Sharon Degeling, Helen Standen and Sharyn Ware.
PHOTO: Supplied
PROUDLY LOCAL
TANIA COLE
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES
White Rural network.
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LOUISE JACOBSEN
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES
With a passion for property and commitment to her West Wyalong already
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PADDY WARD
RURAL PROPERTY SALES
Paddy has clocked up $70 million worth of property sales and in achieving an unprecedented consistent customer
White Rural network.
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NICK KELLY
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES
Proudly the leading sales agent in Parkes nsW*. (*Based on
clients.
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BRENDON ALLEGRI
RESIDENTIAL & LIFESTYLE PROPERTY SALES
RAY WHITE FORBES 0416 930 197 brendon.allegri@raywhite.com
KIM WATTS
RURAL PROPERTY & WATER SALES
Perhaps best known for her ability to source and sell
australia.Recently recognised as a premier performer in the
RAY WHITE FORBES 0429 952 499
JIM O’DONOGHUE
RURAL SALES SPECIALIST
Drawing form his extensive background in property Management and sales Jim is an asset when it comes to Buying and selling in Parkes
RAY WHITE PARKES 0431 868 282 jim.odonoghue@raywhite.com
NAOMI WORLAND
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES
Proudly the leading selling agent in Condobolin NSW*. (*Based sales process.
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OSCAR FREEMAN
RURAL PROPERTY SALES AND LEASING
introducing rural property owners to the right buyers and lessee’s. Recently recognised as a premier performer in the
RAY WHITE WEST WYALONG 0455 413 227 oscar.freeman@raywhite.com
Are you ready to sell?
By VIEW
Preparing to sell your property can be stressful, however don’t overlook the importance of a clean house.
It’s not just about making things look nice, it’s about creating a space that buyers can envision as their own.
A tidy and well-organised home can go a long way in attracting potential buyers and making a positive first impression.
It may seem like a small thing, but it could make all the difference in the world.
WHEN IN DOUBT, CHUCK IT OUT
Step one is easy: declutter like there’s no tomorrow.
Not only will it help create a more appealing space for potential buyers, but it’ll also streamline the packing process when it’s time to move to your new home.
Sort through your wardrobes, cupboards, sheds, and storage areas in the basement.
Remember, the less clutter, the more space, and the more potential buyers can imagine themselves living in your home.
FOLLOW YOUR EYES
It’s time to tackle the real fun - giving each room a thorough comb-through.
Start by focusing on the first item that catches your eye, and if it’s something that creates a negative impression, it’s likely to do the same for prospective buyers.
Take the time to assess the room ensuring no surface is overlooked.
Remember, even the tiniest details matter, so pay attention to everything. By doing so, you’ll be able to present your home in its best possible light, leaving a positive impression on buyers.
PRODUCT CHECK
Before you begin cleaning, it’s essential to check the labels on any chemicals you plan to use to ensure they are safe for the surface you’re cleaning.
The last thing you want is to create more damage or stains while attempting to clean!
Taking this extra step can help ensure you’re not only cleaning effectively but also protecting your home’s surfaces for the long term.
BATHROOM BEAUTY
Bathrooms, along with kitchens, are often considered the key selling points of a house, so it’s crucial to make sure yours is dressed to impress.
Start by tackling any mould or mildew that has accumulated, paying special attention to areas like shower trays, doors, curtains, and the grout between tiles.
A clean and hygienic bathroom can make all the difference in creating a positive impression on potential buyers.
By taking the time to give your bathroom a thorough clean, you’ll be able to showcase its full potential and leave a lasting impression on buyers.
KING OF THE KITCHEN
The kitchen is often considered the heart of the home and a key selling point.
Remove all items from cup-
boards to clean deep into shelves and drawers, scrub the floors and surfaces.
Last stop: the oven. Ovens and dishwashers are fixed items that are usually sold alongside the house, so it is important to pay special attention to these.
WASH THE WINDOWS
Windows collect dust, grime, and in houses with small children - fingerprints and streaks!
Before your inspections, give them a wash with glass cleaner and wipe them with a streak free cloth.
... AND THE WALLS
If painting isn’t in the budget, spruce up your walls and give them new life with a quick wash.
Soapy water and a sponge should do the trick to remove fingerprints, scuff marks, dust and grime from your walls and have them looking fresh and clean in no time.
LOOK UP AND DOWN
Use a broom to sweep up any spider webs accumulating on your ceiling and mop, scrub and vacuum all floors inside and out.
CLEANING YOUR HOUSE MEANS
KEEPING IT CLEAN
Hopefully you will only need to do one mega clean when preparing for the first open for inspection.
After that, it’s all about maintaining the cleanliness.
If you keep on top of the seemingly little tasks, you will be ready at a moment’s notice if an unexpected buyer approaches you for an inspection! More at view.com.au
Steps toward finding your new home
The hunt for your new home whether it be your first or your fifth home can be overwhelming, especially if you are not prepared.
In a strong market, it may also mean that you look through several properties and make many offers before you finally purchase.
Hunter Real Estate Parkes has these tips:
Determine the type of property
Everyone’s journey to homeownership is different and before starting out on the path to looking for your new home, make a list of the requirements that you want or need in a property.
Make note of the size of the property that you need including bedrooms and bathrooms, and if you would like a backyard or minimal gardening.
Add in your wants, which may be items like pools, gas or electric cooking, storage areas and inclusions.
To renovate or not to renovate
Consider the type of property that is a renovator’s delight or something that you can walk into without needing to carry out any work?
If you do decide to purchase a property to renovate, you will need to account for additional costs that can come with the work and if you will need to relocate for a period while the renovations are being carried out.
Arrange your finance
Speak with your financial advisor prior to researching and heading out on your hunt for a property.
Ensure that you have pre-approved finance so that you are ready to make an offer should you find a property that suits your needs and requirements.
Look for the location
Narrow down the location that you would like to be in.
Do you need to be close to school catchment areas, work locations, and public transport or are there certain amenities that are on your must-have list?
Once you have decided on the location, you might like to drive around the area and check out the neighborhood and look at surrounding areas that may be in your budget.
Don’t rush the decision
Purchasing a property is a significant purchase and a major life decision.
It is wise to consider your decision before you make an offer for the property.
When you are inspecting the home, step back and see if you can see yourself living on the property. Does it meet all or most of the requirements that you need or is there more work that would need to be done to the property than you are willing?
Above all, thrust your gut feeling when you walk into the home. Buying a home can be a very emotional experience and how the property feels when you walk through the front doors, to when you walk around is an important part of the buying journey.
SARAH VLORES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND SALES
Sarah has been a dedicated professional in the real estate industry since 2007, amassing over a decade of experience as a licensed real estate
strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and
JANNA FLANAGAN SALES AGENT
Janna commenced her Real estate career in 2009, after having a short break to begin her family she came back to Real estate as a Sales agent in 2021. Janna brings valuable years of experience to the team, she is a well known and dedicated agent to the Parkes area. in 2023 Janna took on the role of Branch Manager across our Parkes & Forbes offices, she holds this position whilst still selling properties. Janna is well known for her relatable and personalised approach, with an ability to connect with clients and develop a lasting rapport. throughout her journey in the industry Janna’s consistent hard work and communication has resulted in a substantial database of happy clients. a true local, Janna has called Parkes home her whole life and understands what makes the lifestyle here such a valuable investment. Her extensive knowledge of the local community and market trends is what makes her stand out in the market place.
ELDERS REAL ESTATE PARKES
0406 752 256
janna.flanagan@elders.com.au
Agreat day out
Hundreds visited Homegrown Parkes this October in Cooke Park.
You could learn how to make sausages or buckwheat noodles, swap those veggies that have been growing enthusiastically at the crop swap, and browse the market stalls from early Saturday morning.
There was also some great entertainment with live performances from the cast of Cinderella and the Crystal Slipper, coming very soon to Parkes M and D, and some talented young dancers from Parkes School of Dance.
Cooper Rathbone with a Miniature Schnauzer puppy at the Petting Zoo.
Ruby Elliott from Parkes School of Dance performed her classical ballet solo at Homegrown.
Olivia, Will and Mia Jones rehydrating with the free filtered water in Cooke park.
Isla and Jaxon Morrison loved their ice creams at Homegrown Parkes on Saturday.
William and Ethan Dengate, Jessie Haydon, Bennett, Cadence and Hudson Dengate and Xena Goruken holding Isabella Gibson.
Eliza and Winston Noakes and Amy Butler holding Felicity Noakes.
All smiles at Homegrown - Courtney and Cr Douglas Pout with Scooby.
Kimberley Ryan and the cast of Parkes M and D’s Cinderella and the Crystal Slipper performed.
Donna Shaw and Steve Ridley at the CropSwap stand at Homegrown Parkes.
PHOTOS: Jenny Kingham
Finn and Mitch Miles at the Dirty Gloves stall with some of the magnificent coloured kangaroo paw plants for sale.
Nick Gibson with Corben and Evie Cunningham enjoying their lunch in the park.
ACROSS
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD
1 Which elementary particle is present in every atomic nucleus (6)
7 Name a State of the southern central US (8)
8 What is a former name for stockings (6)
9 What is an occlusion of blood (8)
10 To be scurrilous in speech, language, etc, is to be what (6)
11 Name an alternative term for stupidity (8)
14 Which people sell soldout sporting tickets at an exorbitant price (8)
18 Salem is the capital of which State in the north-western US (6)
19 A bell pepper (USA) is called what in Australia (8)
21 Name the hard, aromatic seed of the fruit of an E Indian tree, used as a spice (6)
22 Name a disease of the peripheral nerves, caused by a deficiency in vitamin B (8)
23 To be ingenious, is to be what (6)
DOWN
1 Which gland, situated near the stomach, secretes an important digestive fluid (8)
Letters
2 What was the given name for Mr Edison, the US inventor (6)
3 To suddenly plunge downwards, is to do what (8)
4 What is a stick, with a crooked head, used in golf (4)
5 Which cottage is common in alpine regions (6)
6 When one entertains, one does what (6)
12 What is the inability to sleep called (8)
E-QUATIONS
13 What is the witching hour known as (8)
15 Name the red table wine of Bordeaux, France (6)
16 Name a renowned movie dog of yesteryear (6)
17 Who is under obligation to another (6)
20 What is the head cook known as (4)
Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.
Solve the crossword. Each answer
1 TAHINA
(a) A paste made of crushed sesame seeds (b) A South African weaver bird (c) A Maori woman
2 VOUCHSAFE
(a) To guarantee to be true (b) To maintain solemnly (c) To condescend
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:
East North East (3)
Explode like a balloon (5)
February (abb) (3)
High body temperature (5)
Inns (7)
Play against (coll) (5)
Quite a few (7)
Rapid Access Vehicle (3) Rodent (3) Variety show (5)
IN PERSONBY PHONE
EMAIL WHEN TO BOOK
Classifieds
Annual General Meeting
Parkes Rugby League Football Club
Monday, October 21, 2024, Parkes Services Club, 6pm.
PARKES BOARS RUGBY UNION AGM
will be held on Monday 28th October at 6pm, at Spicer Oval Clubhouse. All Committee, coaching and management positions will be made vacant. To nominate for a position please email parkesboars@gmail.com
We buy Furniture in your area. Antique/Homewares/ Garden Funiture, Deceased Estates, Unwanted items.
Phone Diana 0416 704 026.
DELAND, Bruce Anthony
Late of Dalley Street, Parkes Who passed away peacefully on Saturday October 12, 2024, at the age of 80 years.
Dearly loved husband of Margaret
Much loved father & father in law of Kieren & Karen and Ross & Mark Cherished Pa of Beth and Ollie.
'Resting Peacefully'
The cortege is appointed to leave the Holy Family Catholic Church, Parkes. After a service commencing at 11:00am, on Friday October 18, 2024 for interment in the lawn portion of the Parkes Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Can Assist will be gratefully received at the service.
Central West FUNERALS
PRITCHARD, Ida
Late of Southern Cross Village, Parkes who passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 9, 2024 at the age of 90 years.
Dearly loved wife of the late Norman Pritchard.
Much loved mother & mother in law of Sheri & Peter, Danny, Annette & Geoff and Pat & Robert Cherished Nan to all her grandchildren & great grandchildren.
'Resting Peacefully'
The cortege is appointed to leave St George’s Anglican Church, Parkes after a service commencing at 10:00am, on Friday October 25, 2024 for interment in the lawn portion of the Parkes Cemetery.
Central West FUNERALS
TAIT, Graham and Sue
Late of Lorking Street, Parkes Who were tragically taken on Friday September 27, 2024 both aged 57 years.
Much loved parents of Bernadette, Jessica, Katherine, Alec and Felicity.
'Resting Peacefully'
A service celebrating Graham & Sue’s lives will be held at the Cooke Park Pavilion, 158-176 Clarinda Street, Parkes commencing at 10:00am, on Saturday October 26, 2024 followed by private family cremations at The Central West Crematorium.
The family request that bright colours be worn in memory of Graham and Sue.
Central West FUNERALS
Be bushfire aware as season starts
OCTOBER 1 marked the official start of the 2024-25 bush fire season, and the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is prepared for a predicted warm summer.
“Consecutive years of wet weather have fuelled growth of vegetation like grass lands, particularly west of the Great Dividing Range,” RFS Commissioner Rob Rogers said.
“Grass fires can be especially dangerous because they start quickly and spread rapidly, destroying homes and stock.”
RFS firefighters train and prepare year-round to respond to fire and other emergency incidents and with most of NSW now in the Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP), it is important that the community prepares as well.
“There can never be a fire truck outside every home, so people need to have a plan in place if threatened by fire. Make sure your whole family knows whether you will stay and defend your home or will leave early - and if so, where you will go.”
Residents are encouraged to take simple steps to lower their fire risk, including:
1. Trim overhanging trees and shrubs.
2. Mow grass and remove
the cuttings and have a cleared area around your home.
3. Remove material that can burn around your home, such as door mats, wood piles, mulch and flammable liquids.
4. Clear and remove all debris and leaves from gutters surrounding your home.
5. Prepare a sturdy hose or hoses that will reach around your home.
The statutory bush fire season runs from October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025.
“I thank all our RFS volunteers and emergency service personnel for their work to protect communities across the state and encourage residents and landowners to do their part to prepare themselves, their families and properties,” Mr Dib said.
Bush Fire Survival Plans and information on preparing your property and family are available on the RFS website at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au.
Residents can stay up to date on fires in their area using the RFS website, the Hazards Near Me app, listening to your local radio station, or by calling the RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
Fire Permits are now required in the Mid La-
chlan Valley Team (Forbes, Parkes, Lachlan and Weddin LGAs) for all fires from now until April 1 2025.
During the Bushfire Danger Period, you must obtain a permit for the property on which you intend to burn. You are also required to provide 24 hours’ notice to all direct neighbours and to the RFS (Mid Lachlan Valley Fire Control Centre on 02 6852 5600 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm) or online at www.rfs.nsw.gov. au/notify).
To contact your local Volunteer Permit Officer, call 02 6852 5600 and speak with our staff at the Mid Lachlan Valley FCC. They can provide the details of your local permit officer, who will assist you as soon as they are available. Please keep in mind that permit officers are volunteers who juggle their time between work, family, and the RFS.
They may not be able to respond to you immediately, so please be patient and allow them reasonable time to issue you a permit. If your property is within a Fire and Rescue district, you can apply via the Fire and Rescue website at https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/ page.php?id=200
RENSHAW, Robert Francis. 15/1/1956 ~ 17/10/2022 Late of Peak Hill.
Much loved and very sadly missed. ~ Wombat, Jah Jah, Elizabeth, Rikki and his many friends.
The Regional Development Australia ‘Central West is Best’ Photo Competition is back in 2024!
breathtaking landscape, a vibrant community event, a hidden gem of a place, or a local character.
classifieds@parkeschampionpost. com.au
Phone: 02 63421044
This year, the theme is ‘Location, Location, Location’, and organisers want to see photos that capture what makes the Central West a standout destination to live, work, and visit or the perfect movie set - whether it’s a
Entrants can submit up to four photos, whether they’re brand new or taken in the past, as long as they showcase the unique charm of the Central West.
To enter, simply have to submit a photo that highlights the Central
West region at its best and in a few sentences, explain why your chosen location epitomises the theme ‘Location, Location, Location’. Entry is free and open to all ages and photographic abilities, as long as you reside in the Central West. Entries close Friday, October 25, 5pm! For more information visit rdacentralwest.org.au
Trundle’s Kasey Morgan was a finalist in last year’s competition with her photo ‘special rain cloud’.
PHOTO: Kasey Morgan
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6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure.
1.55 The Princes And The Press. 3.00 Muster Dogs. 3.55 Love Your Garden.
4.45 Grand Designs Revisited. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. 8.30 Miniseries: Nolly. 9.20 Question Everything. 9.50 Hard Quiz. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 Miniseries: Nolly. 11.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Mighty Trains. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: The Pianist. (2002) 11.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Ruthless Renegades. (2020) 2.00 House Of Wellness. 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 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE: Jerry Maguire. (1996) Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., Renée Zellweger. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Air Crash Investigations: Accident Files. 2.00 Disasters At Sea. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Carnage. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Surveillance Oz. 8.30 MOVIE: Hellboy. (2004) 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30
9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Zoe’s Having A Baby. (2023) 2.00 Pointless.
3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News
Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. Tonga. 10.00 Pacific Championships: Australia Vs Tonga Post-Match. 10.30 MOVIE: Criminal. (2016) 12.40 Tipping Point. 1.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Jabba’s Movies. 3.30 Bondi Vet. 4.30 Australia’s Got Talent. 6.00 MOVIE: The Karate Kid Part III. (1989) 8.30 MOVIE: A Man Called Otto. (2022) Tom Hanks, Mariana Treviño. 11.10 MOVIE: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. (2017) 1.35 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 Family Feud. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Sort Your Life Out. 8.45 Have You Been Paying
6.00 Morning Programs.
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4.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 The Zoo. 5.30 Horse Racing. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Unforgotten. Final. 1.15 Grantchester. 2.05 Question Everything. 2.35 Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake. 4.55 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. 5.30 Landline. 6.00 Australian Story. 6.30 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Grantchester. 8.20 Vera. 9.50 Return To Paradise. Final. 10.45 Miniseries: Better. 11.45 Rage. 6.00 Kids’
6.00 Morning Programs. 4.00
Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.20 Gavin & Stacey. 10.15 Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. 12.00 Horse Racing. 5.30 The Great Outdoors. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 7.30 MOVIE: Ghostbusters II. (1989) Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd. 9.45 MOVIE: Venom: Let There Be Carnage. (2021) Tom Hardy, Woody Harrelson. 11.45 To Be Advised. 12.45 Taken. 2.00 Late Programs.
Officially Amazing. 10.20 Dragon Ball Super. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 Our State On A Plate. 12.30 My Way. 1.00 Great Australian Detour. 1.40 The Block. 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Rugby League. 9.00
MOVIE: John Wick. (2014) Keanu Reeves, Willem Dafoe. 11.00 MOVIE: Concussion. (2015) 1.20 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.55 Australia’s Got Talent. 2.20 Wife Swap Australia. 3.35 Dancing With The Stars: All Stars. 5.15 MOVIE: A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood. (2019) 7.30 MOVIE: The Jewel Of The Nile. (1985) 9.45 MOVIE: Erin Brockovich. (2000) Julia Roberts. 12.20 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Keeping Up Appearances. 3.00 Antiques. 3.30 MOVIE: The Call Of The Wild. (1972) 5.30 7.30 Antiques Downunder. 8.30 MOVIE: Rambo: Last Blood. (2019) 10.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 The Drew Barrymore Show. 10.30 To Be Advised. 12.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 1.00 Planet Shapers. 1.30 Motorcycle Racing. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Farm To Fork. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Dog House. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. 8.40 The Dog House Australia. 9.40 Ambulance Australia. 10.55 Ambulance UK. 12.10 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 JAG. 3.30 On The Fly. 4.00 Reel
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.20 MOVIE: Flight From Ashiya. (1964) 4.30 Rugby League.
7.00 Customs. 7.30 MOVIE: The Shawshank Redemption. (1994) 10.25 MOVIE: In The Heat Of The Night. (1967) 12.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Bouddi Wild Swim.
6.00 Morning Programs.
1.00 The Surgery Ship. 2.00 Shannons SpeedSeries. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 6.45 Escape To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Miniseries: The Thief, His Wife And The Canoe. 10.30 Late Programs.
9.30 Aust Story. 10.00 Late Programs. 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. 12.00 House Of Wellness. 1.00 The Voice. 3.00 Beach Cops. 3.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. 8.50 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.50 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. 11.05 Autopsy USA. 12.05 The Starter Wife. 2.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. 11.00 Cross Court. 11.30 Fishing Australia. 12.00 Drive TV. 12.30 The Pet Rescuers. 1.05 Bondi Vet. 2.05 The Block. 4.30 Explore TV. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 RBT. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. 8.40 60 Minutes. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 See No Evil. 11.10 The First 48. 12.00 Bondi Vet. 1.00 Fishing Australia. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Holistic Living. 10.30 My Asian Banquet. 11.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. 12.35 Home And Away. 3.30 To Be Advised. 5.30 Puppy School. 6.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order. 11.30 Late Programs.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Intrepid Adventures. 12.30 Cook With Luke. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Round 17. Australian Grand Prix. Race. 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Luxury Escapes. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 The Sunday Project. 7.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. Final. 8.10 The Graham Norton Show. Return. 9.10 FBI: International. 11.00 The Sunday Project. 12.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 On The Fly. 2.00 IFISH. 2.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 5. Melbourne United v South East Melbourne Phoenix. 4.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 5. Adelaide 36ers v Tasmania JackJumpers. 6.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull. 12.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.30 Darby And Joan. Final. 3.15 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. 4.00 Restoration Australia. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 Grand Designs Australia. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. Return. 8.00 Fisk. Return. 8.30 Plum. New. 9.25 I Was Actually There. 9.55 You Can’t Ask That. 10.30 Melbourne Comedy Festival: Allstars Supershow. 12.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.35 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.10 PJ Masks. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.25 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.30 MOVIE: Scoob! (2020) 9.00 MOVIE: Zombie Town. (2023) 10.30 Doctor Who. 11.15 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 3.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 4.10 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family: What Next. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 The Assembly. 9.15 Take 5. 9.50 ER. 10.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Moments: 2023 FIFA Film. 4.00 Etched In Gold. 4.30 Motor Racing. World Rally-Raid C’ship. Rallye Du Maroc. H’lights. 5.00 Wonders Of Scotland. 5.30 Stasi: A State Against Its People. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Nefertiti: To Whom Belongs This Beauty?
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 MOVIE: Champagne Charlie. (1944) 1.40 MOVIE: The Colditz Story. (1955) 3.40 MOVIE: Alexander The Great. (1956) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Under Siege. (1992) Steven Seagal, Tommy Lee Jones, Gary Busey. 10.40 Chicago Med. 11.40 Late Programs.
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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Distractions continue to nibble at your available time. Turn them off and concentrate on setting your sights on your goal. Progress might be slow, but it is steady.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) An opportunity opens up in a new
You might not feel that it’s for you, but check it out anyway. You could be surprised; you might be able to adjust to its requirements.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A new work environment presents some difficult choices. Best advice: Be ready to defend your decisions while still keeping your mind open to suggested alternatives.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Don’t let your Leonine pride continue to jeopardize a cherished relationship. You’ve already taken too long to make that apology. Do it now before it’s too late.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A friend needs assistance but fears that you might want to know more than they are prepared to reveal. Provide help without probing into the situation.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You face an important personal decision that could affect a family member. Have a full, frank, no-holds-barred discussion with them before you act.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Take some time out to think over the choices that have suddenly emerged in your life. Don’t be rushed into making a decision until all the facts are known.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Someone might be trying to gain your trust for their own advantage. Be wary: A seemingly friendly smile might be an exercise in teeth-baring.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A situation that emerged earlier can no longer be ignored. You need to deal with it now so that it won’t interfere with more important considerations.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A job situation presents some problems. Deal with them one by one, and they’ll soon vanish. Meanwhile, in your personal life, a Libra would like to know your intentions.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Let your partner know how you feel about your stalled relationship. A delay will result in your swimming around in circles and going nowhere.
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. 2.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. 2.55 Muster Dogs. Final. 3.55
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.40 The IT Crowd. 3.05 Doctor Who. 3.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.15 MythBusters. 5.05 Merlin. 5.50 Car S.O.S. 6.35 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.15 MythBusters. 10.05 ER. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.30 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 Supercars Supports. 3.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 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.
Love Your Garden. 4.45 Grand Designs Revisited. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch. 9.35 Q+A. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. 11.10 Planet America. 11.40 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. 9.25 Poh’s Kitchen. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Merlin. 11.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.40 Border Security: International. 2.10 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. 9.10 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. 10.10 Made In Bondi. Final. 11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Chicago Fire. 12.45 Your Money & Your Life. 1.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.30 Explore TV. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. 8.40 Miniseries: Bali 2002. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 The Brokenwood Mysteries. 1.00 Cross Court. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 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 Australia. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order: LA. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon
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 Paying Attention? 9.40 Top Gear Australia. 11.10 10’s Late News. 11.35 Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 Healthy Homes. 8.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.30 Tough Tested. 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
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Iconic Australia. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Frightened City. (1961) 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.
5.30 Frasier. 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 The Zoo. 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. 2.10 ER. 2.55 Doctor Who. 3.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Merlin. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Breeders. 9.20 Fisk. 9.50 Extras. 10.20 ER. 11.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Outback Crystal Hunters. 3.00 Billy 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. 2.00 Brush With Fame. 2.25 Space 22. 2.55 Makers Of Modern Australia. 3.55 Love Your Garden. 4.40 Grand Designs Revisited. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. 9.05 Louis Theroux Interviews... 9.45 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 10.15 Kitchen Cabinet. 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 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 Deadly 60. 8.55 Steve Backshall Vs The Vertical Mile. 9.45 Doctor Who. 10.30 Merlin. 11.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.10 Getaway. 1.40 Innovation Nation. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. 8.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 9.30 True Story With Hamish & Andy. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Transplant. 11.50 Tipping Point. 12.40 Pointless. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 To Be Advised. 4.40 Glee. 5.30 The Goldbergs. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 MOVIE: You Don’t Mess With The Zohan. (2008) Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider. 10.35 The Goldbergs. 11.35 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.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.55 Good Karma Hospital. 2.55 Antiques Roadshow. 3.25 MOVIE: I Was Monty’s Double. (1958) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 9.40 To Be Advised. 10.50 Late Programs.
Antiques Roadshow.
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 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 ER.
2.55 Doctor Who. 4.15 Fresh Off The Boat.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.40 Border Security: International. 2.10 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The 1% Club UK. 8.30 Arj Barker: Comes Clean. 9.45 Australia: Now And Then. 10.45 The Latest: Seven News. 11.15 Chicago Fire. 12.15 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. 1.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Outback Truckers. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Force: BTL. 9.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 Question Everything. 9.05 Fisk. 9.35 Planet America. 10.05 Spicks And Specks. 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. 11.10 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.40 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Doctor Who. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.05 Speechless. 11.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 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. 8.30 Listing Melbourne. New. 9.40 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. 10.45 9News Late. 11.15 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 12.05 Tipping Point. 1.00 Drive TV. 1.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Modern Family. 3.30 Bondi Vet. 4.30 Glee. 5.30 The Goldbergs. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. 9.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 11.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 To Be Advised. 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: Origins. New. 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. 8.30 NCIS: Origins. New. 10.30 The Weekly Kick-Off.
4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 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 Blunt Talk. 12.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 1.10 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. 2.50 Scotland: Escape To The Wilderness. 3.45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.15 Inside Balmoral. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Portillo’s Andalucia. 8.20 Titanic Revisited. 9.20 Four Years Later. 10.30 SBS World
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.
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Perfect spring day for Parkes Golf
By PETER BRISTOL
THE October Telescope
Tyres / Hankook Masters
Monthly Medal was played on Saturday with our day sponsor being Peter Woods and Associates Chartered Accountants.
This firm is one of the long-time sponsors and supporters of Parkes Golf Club.
We thank Mark and the team for sponsoring the Monthly Medal each year and additional support they provide us.
There were 86 starters hitting off on a great spring day for golf.
In A grade there were several of the younger brigade not fronting, so the veteran class dominated with the first five players in, being of mature stature and proud of it.
October Monthly Medal sees 86 golfers
The ever-present Rob Hey, with a 3 over par round, took out the scratch from the returning to form Ian Phipps. Rob had 7 bogeys and 3 birdies to land at 4 over. Ian, once again, did the rare senior feat and beat his age but this may have been the first on this layout and off the tough blue markers, handing in his card with a 6 over total with a 41 on the front 9 and a 37 on the back 9 with a single bogey and 8 pars.
These two golfers were the only ones to break 80 on the day.
Mark Kelly is in good form currently and shot a solid 5 over 81, Peter Magill had a
47 on the front then shot a 1 under 35 to surprise not only his playing partners but himself. Nym Dziuba, with an 82, was the fifth player in.
In the net event Ian streaked the field with a brilliant 66, beating Peter with a 68 and Mark on 69 with Nym and Rob and Peter Bristol all on 71.
In B grade Ian Hendry had a day to remember with an 83 off the stick, beating home most A graders let alone B graders.
With a simmering 39 on the front nine, including a birdie and 5 pars he then started to wilt and limped home with a 44 on a day where his score could have been anything.
Ian was chased in by Phil
Smith, senior, and Matt Clarke on 86. Phil reversed Ian’s scores and was scorching home with his 39, which included a bogey on the 18th. He must have got in the draft of Ian Phipps his regular playing partner. Matt had a 40 and 46 for a more normalised round.
In the net Ian Hendry mirrored Ian Phipp’s result with his scorching 66 to beat Phil by 3 and more importantly his brother Tony, by 3. Matt finished a further shot behind.
In C grade, Usman Chema managed to get a Saturday golf game in and shot a very tidy 89, but he needed the score as Ben Smith, getting better on every outing, man-
aged the same score only to go down in a count back.
Simon Wild, returning to the fairways, was 2 strokes back and Nick Strudwick, Joe Davies and John Creith one further back.
In the net event, yet another scorching 66 got John Ivey home, but only by a shot from Nick and a further shot back to Usman and Ben.
This was John’s biggest win to date and things are only looking up for him.
Kaye Jones was the Ladies scratch winner on the day with her 96.
Two shots in front of Colleen Staples and 1 further back to Frankie Cock.
Frankie then turned the tables on Kaye in the net event with a 73, 1 better than Kaye.
10 ladies battled out their medal event.
Five players record 40 points or better
Players
off to Condobolin to compete in the October Lachlan Valley 18 hole
By JOHN DWYER
THE day was warm and the scoring hot at last week’s twin-towns veterans golf competition played at Parkes where Forbes’ Peter Grayson blitzed the field with a round of 43 stableford points.
Following a slow start Peter had two points to spare over Bogan Gate’s Steve Edwards (41 points) who made a welcome return to form.
Another highlight of the day was the three over par round of 75 by Forbes’ Andrew Grierson for 40 points.
In fact five players recorded 40 points or better in the field of 30 starters - 17 from Parkes and 13 from Forbes.
Peter Grayson completed a good day when he won the B grade
nearest-to-pin on the 11th hole with team mate Ted Morgan the A grade winner, while the Parkes pair of Tony Hendry and John Dwyer won A and B respectively on the fourth.
The high scoring on the day saw the ball sweep only go down to 36 points with the winners as follows: 40 points - Andrew Grierson and Ted Morgan (F), Lex Hodges (P); 39 - Richard Hamilton (P) and Frank Hanns (F); 38 - Rod Staples (P) and Ken Sanderson (F); 36 - Peter Bristol, Lindsay Elliott and Kath Jeffreys (P).
This week it is off to Condobolin where the October Lachlan Valley 18-hole competition will be played.
Nominations from 9am for a 10am shot-gun start.
The Griffins Leading Edge putting competition was won by Mark Kelly.
With a 26 haul and once again proving that putting is the cornerstone of a good round.
The Norman family sponsored Wally Norman Vets Medal was won by Ian Phipps.
The Nearest The Pins on Saturday were –The Idlerite 1st was Ben Smith at 90cm, the Griffins Leading Edge was Brad Con at 305cm and the Parkes Ready Mixed Concrete 9th by John Green at 58cm.
The Harvey Norman 11th by Craig Dunn at 243cm and the 17th by Ian Phipps at 292cm.
Ball winners were Nick Strudwick 67, Peter Magill, Usman Chema, Ben Smith, 68, Phil Smith, Tony Hendry 69.
By BRIAN DRABSCH
AT last months shoot 10 shooters participated in a 75 target day using 6 auto clay throwers set at various angles and speeds and throwing a number of doubles as well as singles.
Brian Drabsch 70, Clinton Duffy 68, Dave Tanks 66, Mat Duffy and Bryan Rickaby 60 each, Jeff Charlton and Mitch McGirr 57 each, Jim Day 53, and Dan Morgan 40.
Our Next shoot is on Saturday 19/10/24 at 1pm.
Parkes SSAA Smallbore
Last Sunday saw 5 shooters attend the Deep Lead Shooting Complex on the Back Trundle Road and shoot at standard targets at both 25 and 50 meters for a collective score of 500 points
• John Davis 250 , 249 , 499
• Brian Drabsch 250, 245, 495
• Steve Mitchell 250, 245, 495
• Brett Cowling 246, 239, 485
• Alan Briton 245, 235, 480
Again using old ammo has brought some shooters to grief falling low and almost missing the target completely, O’h for the return of suitable ammo.
Our next shoot is at 10am Sunday 20/10/2024 and it will be a feral animal at both ranges.
Ian Phipps chips his ball onto the green.
PHOTO: Jenny Kingham
Andrew Bament aims for the flag during a day on the green.
Brien Hodges and Josh Crowe watch Ian Hannam putt.
PHOTOS: Jenny Kingham
Around the bowling greens
RAILWAY BOWLS
By PAUL LEWIN
HELLO Bowlers
We had 32 players for Social Bowls on Wednesday, October 9.
Winners were Bob Freeman, Danielle Thompson and Phil Barnard winning 19+30. Runners Up were Alan Curteis, Ray Griffith and Mick Dunn winning 16+7.
Third place went to Lauren Ford and Trish Allen winning 15+3. Marble 17 came out and the Margins were 1, 1, 3, 7 & 30. The Jackpot this week is $375.00.
Champagne Triples
The annual Champagne Triples Tournament was played over the weekend with 120 bowlers from all over the state and the ACT it was a genuine field of quality bowlers.
Friday night saw the Calcutta raised around $7,000.00 in interest, with first place taking a massive $3,700.00. We would like to thank Donny Hayden and Mark Barrow for their amazing job in carrying out the auctions.
All the bowling action kicked off on Saturday morning, with the first three rounds being played Saturday, before we carried out the Spider which was won by local legend Mick Furney and the Corner to Corner which was won by the very talented Warren Towney.
Sunday saw the final two rounds played before we headed into the Top 8 Shootouts where the Top four played off for the big money and 5th through 8th played for the minor money.
In the first round of the finals. Ray Griffith was defeated by Ricco Lane, Baldy Frame was defeated by Will Russell, Brad Barrow was defeated by Josh Walker-Davis and Nathan Collis was defeated by Jake Brown.
Leaving Ricco Lane to play Will Russell for top honours, Ray Griffith to play Baldy Frame for 3rd and 4th, Jake Brown to play Josh Walker-Davis for 5th and 6th placings and Nathan Collis and Brad Barrow sharing 7th place.
The Main Final was an absolute thriller with all players playing some absolute bombs and she even went to an extra end to keep all the spectators entertained, in the end it came down to some Ricco Lane magic to secure the win, however all players should be extremely proud of themselves for the quality of bowls on display.
None more than new local hero Rob Hill who is extremely new to bowls but has shown some great potential and bowled amazing in the final, well done Rob.
The final finishing order for the Top 8 was:
First. Craig Britt, Ross Barker and Ricco Lane
Second. Rob Hill, Dave Howell and Will Russell
Third. Mick Simpson, Mark Dwyer and Baldy Frame
Fourth. Mick Furney, Mike Phillips and Ray Griffith
Fifth. Cooper Dart, Warren Towney and Josh Walker-Davis
Sixth. Wayne Kearns, Paul Kirwan and Jake Brown
Eq Seventh. Paul Lewin, Blake Strudwick and Nathan Collis
Eq Seventh. Dave McMullen, Mark Barrow and Brad Barrow
We would like to thank so many people for their time and efforts over the weekend.
Lisa and her team in the kitchen, wow mate. Jim and his team on the greens, fantastic mate. Chris and his team behind the bar, again wow
mate. All of our wonderful volunteers, you are all amazing, so many got in and helped out. Ray for running the bus. Nathan for running the bus and the drinks mate you did sensational thank you! To my Match Committee thank you.
What an effort by all involved. Special thanks goes to our friends at the Parkes Bowling and Sports Club we truly appreciate your efforts with this. Our amazing Sponsors, especially the Parkes Services Club, Mike and the team bend over backwards for us and we appreciate it all. Aristocrat, Light and Wonder, BCiB, Ben at Hutcheon and Pearce and 1300 BUGMAN Pty Ltd. Without your generous support we could not achieve such a successful tournament.
Club Championships
In the Major Pairs Cody Hando and Andrew Trotman played Brenden Weekes and Joey Van Opynen. Cody and Trotty kicked us off with a 2. Weekesy and Joey a 2 & 1. Cody and Trotty a 1 & 1 to lead 4-3 after 5 ends. Weekesy and Joey a 3, 1, 1, 4 & 1 to take the lead 13-4 after 10 ends. Cody and Trotty a 1 & 3. Weekesy and Joey a 3, 2 & 1 and it’s 19-8 after 15 ends. Cody and Trotty a single. Weekesy and Joey a 2. Cody and Trotty a 1. Weekesy and Joey a 4 and they win the game 25-10.
Mid West Triples
We have several teams representing the club this weekend in the Mid West Triples, with teams in Manildra, Narromine and Orange competing in deferent disciplines. We wish you all the best of luck and good bowling.
This week we have Social Bowls on Wednesday 16th October at 1pm. Social Bowls on Saturday 19th October 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.
Punters Club
The Quickshine Punters Club is getting close to a win, 4 bets this week with a 2nd and two 3rds and all at great odds.
In the Club on Friday, October 18 we have Happy Hour 5-7pm, Meat Tray Raffles, Badge Draw ($100.00), Joker Draw ($2,200.00) and the Bistro serving up their amazing meals from 6pm.
PARKES BOWLING AND SPORTS CLUB BOWLS
By COL MILLER
ON Thursday 22 social bowlers took to the green. On rink 16 Alan Afleck, Ray Jones and Wilbur Harris had a win over Ron Hornery, Mick Valentine and Col Mudie 20 to 14.
Rink 17 Steve Ryan and Warren Bevan had a tight win over Martin Tighe and John Corcoran 23 to 20.
Rink 18 Rob Irving and Gary McPhee had a solid win over Ian Simpson and John Ward 24 to 16.
Rink 19 John Carr and Geoff Freeman had a walk away win over Noel Johnstone and Col Hayward 29 to 11.
Rink 20 Mal Porter and Tony Riordan had a win over Mark Glasheen and Daryl McKellar.
Over the weekend the Railway Bowling Club ran their Champagne Triples.
Our club had a number of teams in the event with the team of Baldy Frame, Mark Dwyer and Mick Simpson running third overall, great effort and well done.
Congratulations to the Railway for organising a great event.
Social bowls on Saturday only 14 bowlers decided to have a roll.
Rink 10 Brenda Davies, Graham
Davis and Graham Dixon had a good win over Ron Hornery, Mal Parter and Col Hayward.
On rink 11 John Ward and Warren Bevan had a close win over Rob Lacey and Rob Irving.
On Rink 12 Steve Turner and Guy Ellery and a win over Gary McPhee and Col Mudie.
On a very sad note, we send our sincere condolences to the Deland Family on the passing of Bruce.
Parkes B & S C Women’s Bowls
By Lea Orr
Kostecki & Hazelwood (AKA Brett & Mark) were out on the track early, prepping for the big race! Gentlemen, you are our legends!
For our Pink Day, the pink & patterned racing suits on drivers & spectators-alike made for a colourful pit lane! The count was 28 ladies present, all up! Maureen’s pots of colour added to the display! Green thumb, MnM, at least it’s not broken!
Two races were scheduled, mano a mano, to open the Minor Singles rounds.
In lane 5, Janice MacMahon took 28 ends to conquer her rival, Lil Thompson. Lil led for most of the race, but Janice drifted into her slipstream at end 24 & was boosted ahead, where she remained to claim victory 25 – 18. Terrific sportsmanship from these two novice drivers!
Beside them, in lane 4, Lynn Ryan & Fran Dixon were engaged in a dingdong battle where the lead changed seven times.
The pink-clad spectators sheltering inside were kept on the edge of their seats till the very last corner. It’s a pity there must be a runner-up in these clashes, you both deserved the win!
Lynn goes on to the next round, 25 – 18.
Thanks to Lorraine & Lea, the serious track attendants.
The wet and dangerous track affected the social races, which were
cut to just eleven ends, as the safety car stopped play several times. In lane 6, in that short amount of time, Marja and Kay managed to earn 12 track points to Carol & Rose’s 7. Similarly, Anne, Narelle and Valmai did not use the forced stops to their advantage, allowing Anne (such a versatile addition!), Lynn Simmons (Fbs) and Jan to take the chequered flag 12 – 7.
Conditions did not suit Joanie, Sue White (Fbs) and Kim, burning rubber on just four of the eleven laps. Frances, Kerry Roach (Fbs) and Brenda, driving a recently-imported Italian Goggomobil, did justice to the track and made the podium, 11 – 5.
There was prize money on offer in the 100’s club, lucky punters being Janice, Lil, Lea, Brenda and Jan. Lane 4 failed to spin the jackpot, which rises to $70.
Thanks to race coordinator, Liz, for the fabulous raffle prize, won by lucky Sue.
After the “shoeys” were drunk, Lea’s birthday pavs shared and Tuesday rehydration begun, it was on to the shenanigans of the Pink Trading Table. Once Isobel turned on her wipers so she could see, the prizes were fairly spread across the crowd.
A generous donation has been made to Di Green, our district Breast Care Nurse, to provide soft cotton caps to local ladies under her care. Come and join in the fun of Melbourne Cup Day at the club! Bowls and two-course lunch for $25, plus all the fun of Cup Day. Names down at the bar please!
Next Tuesday, October 22, there will be social bowls and a Minor Singles match between Anne and Narelle with Jan as marker.
To play, call the club, 68621446, between 9 – 9.30, with play to begin at 10 am. Newcomers & visitors always welcome!
Lady bowlers celebrating Pink Breast Care Day at bowls on Tuesday.
PHOTO: Supplied
Team members watch intently as Nathan Collis’ red bowl approaches the jack. PHOTO: Jenny Kingham
Over 130 bowlers making up 40 teams converged on Parkes over the weekend to play two days of bowls in the annual Parkes Railway Champagne Bowls Tournament.
PHOTO: Jenny Kingham
Women win Western Masters League
THE Parkes Women’s Masters Hockey Team were named 2024 Western Masters League champions after defeating Bathurst 2-1 in the grand final held in Parkes on Sunday.
The match was a very close affair with little separating the two sides all year in round matches.
Parkes gained an early 1-0 lead in the opening minutes after smart play entering the circle resulted in Tracey Har-
rison pouncing on a loose ball and knocking it into the back of the net. Towards the end of the first quarter of the match, Parkes earned a penalty corner which Janelle Thompson converted with a strong straight shot on goal to give Parkes a 2-0 lead. Bathurst returned to the field strongly in the second quarter and gave the Parkes defence plenty of work with goalkeeper Lee Hodge and
HOMECOMING SUCCESS STORY OUT OF FORBES SPRING RACES
By COLIN HODGES
WAYNE Martyn, when a resident of Forbes, rode winners as a jockey at central west picnic race meetings.
Now a long time trainer at Coonabarabran, Wayne returned on Saturday to his former home town to win with the six year old gelding Felis at the successful Forbes Jockey Club spring meeting.
Although an $11 outsider, Felis had good support in the betting ring and well ridden by Georgina McDonnell came from a distinct last with a strong finish down the outside to win the 1600 metres Terry Bros Carpet Court Benchmark 50 Handicap by a half length from Da Noive (Dylan Stanley, $3.80) and Well Decorated (Wendy Peel, $18).
Wayne Martyn will now no doubt start getting runners ready for the Coonabarabran Cup meeting on Sunday 27th October.
Orange trainer Melissa Harrison not only won the race but also supplied the quinella in the 1400 metres Forbes Machinery & BWR Accountants Benchmark 50 Handicap.
Close to the leaders at the top of the straight, On The Decs
defenders Annie Lydford
Tracie Sams and Jane Grosvenor called upon to make some miracle saves to deny Bathurst these opportunities.
Parkes began to control the match well in the third quarter with excellent possession and calm play and were unlucky not to convert some of these chances.
In the final quarter, Bathurst created a strong attacking opportunity with Tracey Chenhall firing the
ball into the back of the net after the Parkes defence had made some strong initial saves.
Parkes played smart hockey in the final minutes of the match to control the play and claim the victory.
Best and Fairest for Parkes were Louise Witherow, Annie Lydford, Denise Gersbach and Jane Grosvenor.
Best and Fairest for Bathurst were Tracey Chenhall, Sandra Black, Kristy Hewitt
and Maureen Massey.
Player of the Match awards were presented to Louise WItherow and Tracey Chenhall.
Parkes players featured in season Best and Fairest and Leading Goalscorer results with Casey Miles and Denise Gersbach being named runners up in Best and Fairest and Janelle Thompson and Casey Miles being named runners up in Leading Goalscorer.
Parkes players Maureen Massey (over 70s), Denise Gersbach (over 50s), Mandy Westcott (over 55s) and Lee Hodge (55s Assistant Coach) now finish their preparations for the Masters World Cup in Auckland in three weeks time where they will be representing Australia.
Casey Miles (over 35s Australia A) is currently competing in the Over 35s World Cup in Cape Town.
(Shayleigh Ingelse, $7) won by a long neck from stablemate Bobby’s Secret (Ken Dunbar, $3.70) while Dundas (Clayton Gallagher, $2.20 favourite) was a long head away, third.
Favourite backers were off to a good start when the Roy McCabe, Bathurst trained Tommy’s Girl (Ashleigh Stanley, $2.90) turned for home in third place then finished best to beat Kingsway (Kody Nestor, $4.80) and Dalante (Andrew Banks, $19) in the 1400 metres Peter Maher Shearing Services & Bryton Wool Maiden Handicap.
A typically polished ride by Mathew Cahill paved the way for success by Angel Of Spring in the 1200 metres Shead & Nicholson and Ron Baker Switchboards Maiden Plate.
Best to begin, the Garry Kirkup, Canberra trained Angel Of Spring ($2.20 favourite) was eased to fourth before finishing well to account for Catori Lass (Ken Dunbar, $9) and The Legal Factor (Clayton Gallagher, $6).
Clayton Gallagher had better fortune when he brought the Gayna Williams, Bathurst trained Cheap Shot ($2.35 favourite)
from back in the field to beat Slush Fund (Kody Nestor, $4.80) and Field Agent (Mathew Cahill, $7) by a half length in the 1200 metres Acheson’s Mitre 10 Benchmark 50 Handicap.
Punters who backed the Michael Lunn, Dubbo trained Rewarding Belle, first over the line in the 1100 metres Forbes Livestock & Agency Co Class 1 Handicap, breathed a sigh of relief when a protest by the jockey on the runner up for alleged interference at the 600 metres was dismissed.
After tracking the leaders,
Rewarding Belle (Andrew Banks, $9) hit the front and won by over a length from the fast finishing Rothgate (Clayton Gallag her, $1.85 favourite) with Play The Record (Hannah Johnston, $16) filling third place.
The Forbes racecourse was presented in great condition through the hard work of the committee and track curator Tom Molloy.
Coming up: Racing at Narromine on Saturday featuring the Dandy Cup with Orange to race on Tuesday.
Player of the match Louise Witherow with umpires Matt Swindle and Lisa Robertson. PHOTOS: Supplied
Parkes Masters Lisa Clarke, Janelle Thompson, Denise Gersbach, Louise Witherow, Tracie Sams (back) M’Liss Ross, Jane Grosvenor, Jane Mattiske, Lee Hodge, Tracey Chambers, Mandy Westcott, Tracey Harrison, Sue McGrath and Annie Lydford.
Race 2 winner On the Decs, ridden by Ms Shaylee Ingelse.
Race 3 winner Felis, ridden by Mis Georgina McDonnell.
Race 4 winner Angel of Spring, ridden by Matthew Cahill.
Felis runs home a winner for Wayne Martyn at Forbes on Saturday.
Baggy Blues come to Parkes
By BRENDAN MCCOOL
THE NSW Baggy Blues cricket team has had a brilliant, busy visit to Parkes hosting a public dinner, a junior coaching clinic and and a T20 match.
The junior coaching clinic on Thursday saw around 40 junior cricketers improve their skills with the help of the Baggy Blues.
The junior coaching clinic was followed by the T20 match.
The Baggy Blues partnered with Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP) in coming out to the region.
Among the members of the Baggy Blues who came to Parkes were Steve Riggs, Phil Emery, Dan Smith, Charlotte Snneveld, Michelle Goszko, Rick McCosker and Wayne Holdsworth.
Steve Ritter said junior coaching clinics and trips such as this are so important and adds a lot of value to the game.
Mr Ritter said being from the country himself, he also knows the value of players who come from the country,
a
and from the point of view from the state side, they have had up to 57 percent of the team made up of country players at one stage or another.
All of these trips are aimed at encouraging people to play and enjoy the game.
Mr Ritter said these junior clinics are aimed at helping players to improve their skills across the whole game.
“We try and cover all skills, everyone needs definite skill sets to be good at the game,” he said.
With a lot of different varieties of cricket available, Mr Ritter said, from T20 and one day cricket to Test match cricket.
“At the end of the day if you’ve got the basics right, you’ve got a better chance at being successful at all three,” he said.
This was their 22nd trip to a country centre and the first time they have visited Parkes.
The Baggy Blues were also joined by members of All Abilities Sports Coaching who played an exhibi-
tion match before the Baggy Blues’ T20 match to showcase their specialised training and game sense sessions for people living with a disability.
All Abilities Sports Coaching also undertook a training session with participants from Currajong Disability Services in the morning.
All Abilities’ Toby Kable said the game model they have developed is a great game model for a community with low numbers and a wide spread of ability levels.
They usually play a
stripped back version the game which has an individual batsman with a set batting target which is reflective of the players’ ability levels.
Mr Kable said they have been aligned with the Baggy Blues through a connection with Baggy Blues member Rick McCosker, and they come out to country regions with the Baggy Blues.
While visiting the regions, Mr Kable said they connect with local service providers or schools and run a game prior to the main game to
show people it is possible, what it could look like and show the spread of ability leels that could be in that space.
In the morning, All Abilities Sports Coaching undertook a training session with participants from Currajong Disability Services, which was described as a wonderful morning of cricket by Mr Kable.
Currajong Disability Services’ Doug Pout said they had around 12 participants who took part in the training, with at least six wanting to start playing cricket.
“We are looking at seeing what we can do to promote the game and start off with playing with our participants here and seeing what we can do with trying to encourage others to come along,” he said.
Mr Pout said for any person, disability or no disability, it is important to get into sport or increase their activity, it is good for your health and mental health.
He said to have a game that is inclusive of everyone and all of their abilities is fantastic.
Mark Madden hits a fast ball when playing with the All Abilities Coaching Group.
Chris Spicer hits a bowl when playing with the All Abilities Coaching Group.
Will Madden took to the stumps in a training session with the All Abilities Sports Coaching group.
Catching skills were in focus on the afternoon.
PHOTOS: Brendan McCool
The Baggy Blues helped junior cricketers improve their cricketing skills.
Members of the Baggy Blues detailed some of their cricketing history.
Teamwork, catching and throwing skills were in focus.
Junior cricketers practiced their batting skills.
Batting skills were in focus at Thursday’s training session.
There was
large turnout for a training session hosted by the NSW Baggy Blues at Woodward Oval, before a T20 game.
Footy in the family
By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
MACGREGOR siblings, Maely and Sonny, have had an outstanding season on the footy field and they continue to impress.
Maely recently competed in the Australian Rugby Shield with NSW Country Corellas where they secured bronze in Caloundra Queensland.
“It was really exciting and a really great opportunity up there,” Maely said.
“It developed my rugby heaps, the coaches were brilliant, and the team was brilliant as we ended up winning three out of our four games to come third overall.”
The team’s first game was against Australian Defence Force where the Corellas won 31-7.
On the second day the Corellas were up against the South Australia Black Falcons where they again won convincingly with a score of 36-5.
Maely added to this score line with an impressive try on the 50th minute of the second half breaking through numerous Black Falcons players.
The Corellas’ toughest game was on day three against the ACT where they unfortunately went down 24-3 losing their chance to advance to the grand final.
“We just lost the game to get into the final, we lost to the ACT but they ended up taking it out overall so I wasn’t as sad about it when they ended up winning the whole thing,” Maely said.
The NSW Corellas advanced to the bronze medal match against Australian Defence Force where they again won 31-5 to claim the bronze medal.
“Dad and I were also the first father daughter duo to represent NSW Country which is a pretty proud moment for me,” Maely added.
Maely was also a part of the women’s minor premiers Boars team which ended up coming runners up in the championship.
“Minor premiers with Parkes Boars was really good.
“We couldn’t quite get the choccys in the grand final but we’re really
looking forward to next year.”
The talented rugby union player was also a part of the Central West Rugby Union team who won the 2024 Thomas Tom Cup.
Sonny has recently been selected as part of the Illawarra Steelers 2025 U17s rep train-on squad for the Harold Mathews Cup.
“I’m in the 40 man squad for Harold Mathews and we will go up to Illawarra and train for the competition at the start of November,” Sonny said.
“The program goes through
summer and it’s just a good comp of footy, it’s pretty high level and good competition.”
The final team out of the 40 man squad will be picked in February, where Sonny hopes to be selected.
Earlier this year Sonny was a part of the winning U16 Spacemens team and the U18 Spacemens team.
“16s league we won the grand final for our third year in a row, it was a good season,” he said.
“18’s league was a good experience this year. We made it
to the semi finals and most of our team were 16 year olds playing up.”
Maely is now going into the league season with the Lachlan team in the Western Women’s Rugby League competition.
“I had my first game on the weekend and we went down to Bathurst by a fair chuck. Other than that I’ll be playing a fair bit of union in the next little while which will be good, Maely said.
Next year Maely hopes to playing in Newcastle with the Wildfires in the Sydney
competition but says Parkes is home and always will be.
Sonny’s goal for next year is to play in SG Ball.
“Next year I hope to play SG Ball, it’s one above Harold Matthew with players up to U19s,” Sonny said.
“It will be a lot harder but I hope to play that level of footy, a bit higher rep a bit more competition.”
“This year we have had great opportunities for both of us, especially to further our footy and next year with more opportunities, it will be good,” Maely added.
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Sonny MacGregor playing for Parkes Spacemen and (inset) Maely MacGregor playing for Central West Rugby Union. PHOTOS: Supplied
