Hundreds didn’t let the opportunity pass to explore Parkes’ own grand Victorian mansion rich in history, and admire the talent of local artists during the Parkes Painting Group’s and Parkes Potters’ annual art exhibition at The Buchanan. Held over three spectacular days in September, it was by far the groups’ biggest response they’ve had to their event and they couldn’t be happier.
READ THE FULL STORY AND SEE THE ELEGANT SCENES FROM OPENING NIGHT ON PAGE 5.
Two fires: One destroys family home
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Killer show opens next week
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Shire parks, pool revamped
The transformation of much-loved community spaces will go a long way to enhancing everyday life across the Parkes Shire’s four villages.
From upgraded parks in Trundle, Tullamore and Bogan Gate to a refreshed pool in Peak Hill, the projects have been powered by just over a million dollars in NSW Government and council funding.
Parkes Shire Council worked in partnership with the Community Consultative
Teamwork and funding transforms much-loved community spaces
Committees (CCC) of Trundle, Tullamore and Bogan Gate for funds that were only available to community groups.
Meanwhile the grant for Peak Hill towards a significant renovation of its pool was awarded to Parkes Shire Council.
Parkes Shire Mayor Neil Westcott said the upgrades reflected the strength of collaboration between council
and local communities.
“These projects are a testament to what can be achieved when council and community groups work together,” Cr Westcott said.
“The improvements to our parks and pool facilities will have a lasting impact on the wellbeing and lifestyle of our residents.
“We thank the NSW Government and the Department of Primary Industries
and Regional Development for their continued support.”
The public swimming pool in Peak Hill received a new fibreglass insert and concrete concourse, replacing the aging infrastructure.
It came to a total cost of $576,985, with the NSW Government contributing $160,000 and council cofunding $416,985.
Working with the Trundle and District Progress Asso-
ciation, the $210,000 upgrade to Berryman Park at Trundle included new fencing, solar lighting, a widened footpath and a new long jump pit.
The NSW Government contributed $160,000 with council co-funding $30,000 and $20,000 coming from the Stronger Communities Program.
“Berryman Park is a central hub for our community,
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Bill and Beth Thomas, Suzie McNamara and artist Helen McQuie not only admired local artwork but also indulged in the grandeur of a bygone age at The Buchanan during the exhibition.
PHOTO: Christine Little
New McDonald’s coming soon
Have you been up to check out the new BP service centre on the Parkes Bypass yet?
If you have, you will have noticed the new McDonald’s restaurant is well under construction next door.
The new service centre, called BP Parkes Gateway, opened to the public for the first time on 24 September.
The new McDonald’s, in its own building separate from the service centre, will serve its first customers by the end of the year.
The fast-food restaurant will be in addition to the McDonald’s in Bogan Street on the old highway, also managed by the Parkes and Forbes McDonald’s licensee Jenny McLeod.
Make every scrap count
A little funding has come Parkes Shire Council’s way to help households make the most of their food organics and garden organics (FOGO)
Parkes is part of the NetWaste regional waste group and it’s received $119,604 from the NSW Government’s Scrap Together program to expand FOGO services, boost education and support businesses and charities to reduce food waste.
Through NetWaste, eight Western NSW councils - Parkes, Bathurst, Dubbo, Forbes, Lithgow, Mid-Western, Narromine and Orange - will roll out the Scrap Together education campaign across their communities. It’ll include school lesson plans, community events and awareness materials to remind residents that “every scrap counts.”
“Food and garden waste makes up around a third of what goes into the red-lid bin,” Parkes Shire Mayor Neil Westcott said.
WHAT’S ON in and around Parkes
HOMEGROWN PARKES
Saturday, 11 October
Homegrown Parkes is an opportunity for local and regional businesses who are processing, repurposing, sewing, propagating or producing fabulous local products to share their skill and products with the community. Markets, music, performances and demonstrations in Cooke Park - it’s all homegrown in Parkes and it’s a great family day out.
FORBES SPRING RACES
Saturday, 11 October
Racing returns to the Forbes track this weekend for the Forbes Spring Races. It features a six-race program, free jumping castles and face painting, and Fashions on the Field. Gates open at 12pm.
FASCINATING SCIENCE
Now until 31 October
Don’t forget the ‘Fascinating Science’ exhibition from Questacon is still on at the Parkes Shire Library and Cultural Centre, but only until the end of the month. This is a fantastic opportunity for the community and surrounding towns to engage in scientific principles relevant to everyday life.
LEARN TO PLAY
SPEED LEAGUE
Friday, 10 October
Join the Parkes PCYC for a funfilled and free event led by their Nations of Origin players, who competed in the special youth tournament in July. If you’re aged between 14 and 17 years, you can learn to play speed league this Friday at Cheney Oval. It all be-
gins at 11.30am with learning and understanding the rules, then a practice match at 12.30pm, barbecue lunch at 1pm, 1.30pm a re-run through the rules and 2pm will be a round robin. Don’t miss this awesome opportunity to learn new skills, make new friends, and have a great time on the field. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/ UywHQ39V5g?origin=lprLink or find the link on the Parkes PCYC Facebook page.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
17 October-2 November
Parkes Musical and Dramatic Society’s next horrifyingly exciting production is the Little Shop of Horrors and opening night is Friday, 17 October. Running over three weekends at the Little Theatre, tickets are available now at www. parkesmandd.com.au.
The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&Bsinging carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination! This is going to be a show you won’t want to miss. Read more on page 6.
ALL ROADS LEAD TO TRUNDLE
17-19 October
With the Trundle ABBA Festival not going ahead this year, Trun-
dle locals and businesses have banded together to bring a new event in its place. Save the date for the inaugural All Roads Lead to Trundle, a weekend full of fun. It includes the famous Pink Ribbon Night on the Friday (see details be low), as well as a fundraising golf afternoon, markets and music all day and night over the weekend. For more information, check out its Facebook page.
HOMEGROWN PARKES 11 OCTOBER
day and receive a free car to race.
TRUNDLE PINK NIGHT
Friday, 17 October
Trundle will be turning pink for their tenth year this October. To celebrate their tenth anniversary Trundle Pink Night will be holding their biggest and boldest Pink Night yet! Join them for a night of fun, flair and fundraising as they celebrate a decade of coming together to support a cancer-free future. There will be prizes, raffles and auction on the night that you will not want to miss. Entry is free from 5pm at the Trundle Golf Club and make sure to dress in pink to celebrate community and making an impact. If you can’t make it on the night you can still support the worthy cause by heading to www. doitforcancer.com.au/fundraisers/ trundlepinknight
SHOW ‘N’ SHINE
Saturday, 18 October
Central West Car Club will be holding their annual Show ‘n’ Shine on 18 October from 9am to 3pm at Pioneer Oval. Entry is a gold coin donation with all proceeds going to charity. This year’s feature vehicle is coupes. New this year is matchbox/hot wheels racing. Enter on the
Over two weeks this October Parkes Shire Council is bringing free, expert-led workshops to the business community. Designed to give you practical skills, fresh ideas and inspiration to help your business thrive. From digital marketing and visual merchandising to budgeting and business growth to AI and emerging technologies, there’s something for every business owner. Spots are limited so register now to secure your place. See the full program and book via council’s website: www.parkes.nsw.gov.au/ Community/Events-and-Festivals.
OPEN GARDENS ‘N MARKETS
Sunday, 26 October
Save the date! The Parkes Que Club is once again holding their biggest fundraising event the Parkes Open Gardens with markets returning to the Parkes Racecourse. There will be four gardens to explore this year. More details to come.
“By making small changes at home, we can all help keep valuable organics out of landfill and instead turn them into compost that improves our
“This funding will allow us to deliver engaging and practical education programs that give residents the confidence to use their FOGO service well, ensuring the benefits for both the environment and our community.”
NSW EPA Executive Director of Programs and Innovation, Alexandra Geddes said this investment empowers households to do their bit to manage food waste, reduce landfill volumes and combat climate change.
“FOGO is one of the most effective ways to keep food and garden waste out of landfill, and this funding is about giving more households access to the service and ensuring they are confident in how to use it,” she said.
“We’re helping councils set up their communities for long-term success with this program.”
The Scrap Together campaign has already proven successful, with previous pilots achieving a 10 per cent increase in food waste recovery. For more information on how
Safer, easier boat access coming to Lake Endeavour
accessible path, car park and toilets, sandy foreshore and swimming area, and improved connectivity with free Wi-Fi.
All these improvements helped Lake Endeavour earn the 2024 Keep Australia Beautiful Liveable Town Award (Category C).
Deepening the lake’s launch channel will also enhance fish-
ing opportunities, with better access for non-motorised craft and has the potential to host community fishing competitions.
It’s hoped it all will attract more visitors and events to the area and in turn boost the local economy.
Parkes Shire Mayor Neil Westcott said the project is another exciting step forward for the popular recreation hub.
“With its natural beauty and recently upgraded facilities, it has become a favourite spot for locals and visitors alike.
“By improving safety and accessibility for boating, this project will open even more opportunities for our community and bring more people to enjoy everything Lake Endeavour has
Parkes Dragon Boat Club president Linda Snyman welcomed
“This project is a game changer for our club,” she said.
“Launching and retrieving a 30-metre dragon boat can be difficult and poses a manual handling risk when the water is shallow and the trailer cannot be
“A deeper launch channel will make training sessions much safer and more enjoyable for everyone as we’ll be able to launch the boat in a safe manner.
“We’re thrilled to see this investment in Lake Endeavour and the benefits it will bring to our
Fire destroys home while another ignites near park
With the warmer weather over the long weekend, firefighters in Parkes were called to two fires in as many days.
The most damaging sparked on Saturday morning, engulfing a family home in Westcott Crescent and destroying it.
Its occupants, who were inside, managed to get themselves out of the house safely before firefighters arrived.
“The house was fully engulfed by fire,” Parkes Fire and Rescue NSW captain Craig Gibson said.
“The crew did well, we did an internal attack... Everyone got out safely.” Their firefighting
comrades from Forbes came over to help extinguish the blaze and Rural Fire Service firefighters assisted with getting water to the location.
The cause of the fire is under investigation but it isn’t treated as suspicious.
Parkes Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters were called-out again on Sunday night, this time to a small grass fire in Woodward Street near PAC Park.
“There was a lot of smoke but it wasn’t big,” Mr Gibson said. At this stage the grass fire’s cause is unknown.
RFS volunteers also attended to assist Fire and Rescue NSW at this fire.
Couple dive into retirement dreams
A Parkes couple are packing their bags, dusting off their snorkel gear and bringing their beloved dog along for the ride after scoring more than $100,000 in a game of Keno. The Central West residents scored the Keno Classic 8 Spot jackpot in Keno draw 431 on Thursday, 2 October and can look forward to a total prize of $103,106.60.
When an official from Keno called to confirm the winning news, the stunned duo were still buzzing with excitement, sharing that they also scored a 6 Spot win in the same night.
“We’re over the moon! I was so excited. I was jumping out of my skin when it happened,” the winning husband said.
“We always use the same Keno numbers, and you won’t believe it, but we also put a 6 Spot on and about 10 minutes before we won $3800 on that. I just went ‘You’re joking!’. You got no idea mate. It’s amazing.
“We were jumping up and down and even started shouting at others at the bar.”
With retirement on the horizon, the windfall couldn’t have come at a better time for the dynamic duo.
“This will help us immensely for retirement,” they said.
“We’re actually thinking we’ll do a caravan trip up to Queensland. Maybe go to Airlie Beach. Thank you so much. We’ll be spoiling our dog too!”
Their winning Keno Classic entry was purchased from Parkes Bowling and Sports Club.
Women faces drug supply charges in ongoing investigation
Detectives have been conducting investigations into the alleged supply of drugs in the area over the last 11 months and it’s led to the arrest of a woman in Forbes. Rural crime investigators and criminal investigators from Central West Police District established Strike Force Goovigen last year in December to investigate drug, firearms and property offences in Parkes, Forbes and Condobolin. Strike Force Goovigen detectives executed a search warrant at a home in Forbes where a 29-year-old woman was arrested, NSW Police said in a statement issued to media last Wednesday afternoon. During the search of the woman and the house, officers allegedly found and seized replica firearms, ammunition, a slingshot and methylamphetamine. She was taken to Parkes Police Station where she was charged with recklessly deal with proceeds of crime and six counts of supply prohibited drug. She was refused bail and appeared before Bail Division Court 4 last Thursday. Investigations under Strike Force Goovigen continue.
LAKE ENDEAVOUR
National titles calling our town crier
Parkes’ town crier Tim Keith is heading to Tuggeranong this weekend for the Austral ian Town Criers 2025 National Championships.
The titles will be held in a dif ferent format than competitors and spectators are used to this year.
They’re being hosted by the Tuggeranong Rotary Club in conjunction with the annual Canberra Burns Club Highland Gathering on Saturday, 11 Octo ber.
The town criers’ involvement begins on Friday with a wel come from Peter Cain MLA at 10am.
The Ancient and Honourable Guild of Australian Town Criers will hold their AGM in the af ternoon and then attend a din ner that night in Regalia at the Burns Club to help promote the next day.
Town criers get to participate in the official opening ceremo
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Reader believes there’s a governance issue at council
I refer to the Geoff Dunford letter to the Champion Post on 25 September, 2025.
He states that Parkes Council voted for 10 years of budget deficits, without any public discussion. I agree that there is a governance issue at Parkes Council.
An example of this is the current council meeting practice of the voting and the passing of resolutions first, then asking for councillor’s questions. This is contrary to accepted meeting practice.
Another example of lax governance being undertaken is:
• Lack of understanding of the NSW Local Government Act.
• The council is secretive. Parkes Council uses Commercial in Confidence too frequently, and uses it to hide discussions that should be undertaken in a public meeting.
I agree that general expenses need to be systematically reduced.
For example, there are too many staff, especially in the administration function.
There are five direct reports to the general manager.
Workshops to help you understand medicines
Community members across Central West NSW are invited to attend a free workshop in five nearby locations to better understand medicines.
These interactive workshops are designed for anyone who takes medicines or cares for someone who does, including family members, carers and support workers.
Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSWPHN) is funding these workshops, held between October 20 to 24 and will be led by expert pharmacists John Woodward and Lisa Pulver from MedicinesEd.
They will take place in Wellington, Cowra, Canowindra, Grenfell and Parkes.
Each workshop includes a free morning or afternoon tea, and offers a relaxed, welcoming environment to learn, ask questions and share experiences.
“We want people to feel confident when using medicines,” Lisa said.
“These workshops are about giving people practical tools and knowledge to make safe, informed choices.”
Workshop topics include: How to use medicines safely and effectively
• Understanding side effects and how to manage them
• Tips for talking with doctors,
pharmacists and nurses
• Where to get good information
The workshops in Wellington and Grenfell will be held as yarning circles, thoughtfully created for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community mem bers, where everyone is welcome.
These sessions will offer a culturally safe space to share stories, ask questions and learn from each other.
“Helping people understand their medicines is a key part of improving health outcomes in our region,” said WNSWPHN integration officer Hayden Welsh.
“These workshops are a great opportu nity to connect, learn and feel empow ered.”
Whether you’re managing your own medicines or supporting someone else, these workshops will help you feel more confident and informed.
You’ll leave with practical tips, a better understanding about medicines, and the confidence that you can manage them more effectively.
Workshop details are:
• Wellington on Monday, 20 October at 10am-12.30pm at WINS Community Centre.
• Cowra on Tuesday, 21 October at 12.30pm–3pm at Cowra Information and Neighbourhood Centre.
Local Connections Regional Impact
• Grenfell on Thursday, 23 October at 10am–12pm, Grenfell Bowls Club.
Parkes on Friday, 24 October at 10am–12.30pm at Neighbourhood Central.
To book or learn more call John on 0406 730 656.
OPEN GARDENS
There’s something special about spending a day in a variety of gardens, with vibrant blooms, garden features, and a chance to talk to ‘gardening’ with others.
Plus, the cheerful hum of markets at the Parkes Racecourse, delicious morning teas and lunches, and a fashion parade all provide a great day out. Whether you are a keen gardener or a lover of markets, save Sunday, 26 October for the annual Open Gardens ‘n’ Markets hosted by Parkes Que Club. This is their major fundraiser. Keep updated on their Facebook pages - Parkes Que Club and Parkes Open Gardens. Purchase your entry tickets and more from the racecourse from 9.30am on the day.Stay tuned we’ll have more details on the beautiful gardens that will be on show on 23 October.
These direct reports are four directors and a chief financial officer, with combined salary packages totalling $1,010,815 in 2023-24. An average of around $202,000 per year.
There is a need to review all programs and budgets, with the aim of introducing a policy of balanced budgets in order to achieve financial sustainability. Additionally there is also a need for an Enquiry into the budget and operations of Parkes Council.
John Coulston, Parkes
Council responds to letter
We have previously responded to budget questions. (See last week’s Parkes Champion Post for Parkes Shire Council’s response to Geoff Dunford’s letter from 25 September).
With respect to the suggestion that Council meeting practice is contrary to accepted meeting practice.
The NSW Office of Local Government “Model code of meeting practice for local councils in NSW” prescribes how debate should be conducted. The code requires a mover and seconder of a motion before debate can proceed, which is precisely how Parkes Council conducts the Council meetings.
In terms of what is considered in closed council and what is not, this is also prescribed by the Local Government Act, it is not arbitrarily decided.
Parkes Shire Council
General Manager Kent Boyd
Can’t wait to visit
The Editor,
Through your paper I would like to say how much we are looking forward to visiting Parkes this coming weekend of the 10th,11th and 12th, when Keep Australia Beautiful NSW will announce the 2025 Awards.
As winners of the top NSW Tidy Town in 2024 Parkes will host the attendees to the awards weekend. Apart from the community spirit that is engendered, the weekend has an economic benefit which comes when the NSW Tidy Towners descend for their weekend and the ongoing benefit of the word of mouth of their visit as they return home flows-on.
Please know Parkes we know your success comes from hard-work and your wonderful community endeavours, but the effort is well worthwhile.
There is pride and spirit that exists in all country towns as is the case with us Singletonians however, when the year is over, you will have an even stronger, prouder and more unified community. A simple action that all residents can do is smile and say hello; it goes a long way to making people feel welcome and hope you are all as excited as we are to visit your special part of NSW.
All my best wishes and congratulations to the community of Parkes.
Lyn MacBain, Chairperson of the Singleton Tidy Towns Committee
Where art meets elegance and history
By CHRISTINE LITTLE
Men and women sipping wine and Devonshire tea while admiring art and pottery inside a grand home rich in history from Australia’s golden era.
Jazz music played in the background as chatter echoed through the halls that know more stories than any of us could ever tell; and hors d’oeuvres were served while some retired to the sitting room or library to relax on the antique furniture.
It was almost like stepping back in time for this year’s Parkes Painting Group’s and Parkes Potters’ annual art exhibition, held for the first time away from the Coventry Room and at The Buchanan (1894), a 131-yearold Victorian mansion in Hill Street.
Running over three spectacular days, including a first class opening night on Friday, 19 September, it was by far the two groups’ biggest response they’ve had for an exhibition.
Hundreds of guests didn’t let the opportunity pass them to explore this iconic home, with organisers welcoming 170 people during the opening and making the experience rather cosy.
In total 480 visitors passed through the doors over the three sessions - Friday night and Saturday and Sunday and they sold 165 Devonshire teas across the weekend.
“It was a huge success,” Parkes Painting Group president Kerry
Davies said.
“Opening night was our biggest ever.
“We didn’t know what to expect, the best case scenario is what we got.
“We knew how many were coming for the opening but we didn’t know how the weekend would go.
“We averaged 160 people each day, it worked out for the better.”
Nineteen artists and 13 potters had works and pieces on display during the exhibition, many of which were for sale.
Kerry and her committee tallied
a total of 24 paintings sold over the weekend, which worked out to be about one third of what was on show.
And 18 pieces of pottery sold.
“It was a pretty good result for sales,” Kerry said.
For Kerry her highlight was on opening night.
“I was the red spotter (organising the sales) and I had six people waiting,” she said.
“The whole place was packed and I was trying to get through, and thinking I had to get back to these people because they all wanted to
buy something.
“It was the fun of it all, the buzz of the place - there was music, there were lots of things happening.”
They sold 680 raffle tickets across the weekend too.
“So we’ll discuss what to do with the money,” Kerry said.
“We’ve been wanting to get tutors in for workshops because that never happens.”
The following people are the winners of the raffle, for which all prizes were donated by the artists:
First prize - Gai Baker won Allan Wright’s oil landscape painting.
Second prize - Margaret Tom won Ann Olson’s gum leaf vase.
Third prize - John Short won Elsie Mahon’s pottery poppy arrangement.
New owners of The Buchanan 1894, Steve Lindsay from Peak Hill and David Johnston kindly offered the location to the art groups, making the successful evening and weekend possible.
Now boutique accommodation and open to guests, Steve and David bought the mansion that was previously known Balmoral in March 2023 and restored it beautifully.
Fiona Francis, Veevian Higgins, Gavin and Ellen Tom and Cr Bill Jayet sipping wine and admiring fine art at the annual art exhibition held for the first time at The Buchanan.
PHOTOS: Christine Little
Woods all submitted paintings into the exhibition, and some pottery pieces as well for Kerry.
Win Jaehne, Irene Ridgeway and Tina Jansen socialising in one of the exquisite rooms at The Buchanan during an outstanding art exhibition opening on 19 September.
Killer show to take over Little Theatre
Little Shop of Horrors is a deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical which has captivated the hearts of theatre goers for decades.
And it’s coming to the Parkes Little Theatre next week.
It follows the meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn (Matthew Mann) as he stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” - after his coworker crush (Hannah Farrant Jayet).
This foul-mouthed, R&Bsinging carnivore (Ruth Virtue) promises unending fame and fortune to the down-and-out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD, to the horror of Mr Mushnik (Aaron Kingham) and Orin Scrivello (Thomas Glastonbury).
Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out-of-this-world origins and intent towards global domination!
This production is the second directorial role for Parkes M&D member Hannah Symonds, who has more than 20 years of theatrical experience and graced the Parkes M&D stage as Elphaba in the 2021 production of Wicked and Mrs Lawson in the production of Not Now Darling in 2023.
Hannah has a great passion for the performing arts and is thrilled to able to
Bedgerabong, Cowra and surrounding areas.
share her passion with the youth of Forbes by teaching after school singing and drama classes within the region.
Little Shop of Horrors has a fantastic cast, band and crew consisting of 36 talented performers and sup-
port crew residing in Parkes, Forbes, Bedgerabong, Cowra and surrounding areas.
The band is led by the in-
ard.
This production has a wide range of musical numbers including the 1920s style “Dentist”, rock and roll hit “Get It”, to the Jewish Bottle Dancing number “Mushnik and Sons”.
“I am very blessed to be working with so many talented individuals and together we have created a truly incredible production which will warm the hearts of our audience,” director Hannah Symonds said.
credible Kirsty Cairney, Head of Creative and Performing Arts at Red Bend Catholic College, and Anthony Leon-
“We are thrilled to be bringing this popular 1980s horror comedy rock musical to the stage of Parkes which is filled with laughter, romance and dramatic suspension, including a life-size human eating plant that will surely have you watching in awe.
“Our talented puppeteers will bring Audrey II to life and have you sitting on the edge of your seats as you watch her mischievous antics throughout the show.
“It is truly an honour to bring this production to life, and I cannot wait for everyone to see this masterpiece on the stage.”
Opening night is Friday, 17 October and the show runs over three horrifying weekends, until Sunday, 2 November.
Tickets can be purchased through the Parkes M&D website: www.parkesmandd. com.au.
Plenty of garage sales are expected across the Parkes Shire this November following the success of last year’s Garage Sale Trail.
Residents will join more than 400,000 Australians taking part this year in one of the country’s biggest secondhand shopping events.
Thousands of garage sales will pop-up in streets, schools, front yards and community spaces around the country over two weekends, 8–9 and 15–16 November.
People can host their own sale or join a market, taking part on one day or across both weekends.
More than 2700 Parkes Shire residents participated in the two big weekends last November extending the life of almost 8500 pre-loved items.
“It’s a fun and meaningful way for locals to take climate action, meet their neighbours and make some extra cash,” said Parkes Shire Council’s Waste Management Coordinator Sharyn Ware.
“Garage Sale Trail makes it easy to give your stuff a second life - and keep it out of landfill.”
Registration is free and includes access to downloadable signs, how-to guides and promotion tools, making it easy to take part.
Last year the average seller made $499, proving that selling second-hand is as good for the wallet as it is for the planet.
“There’s something for everyone - from designer fashion and retro homewares to kids’ toys, tools, plants and books,” Sharyn said.
The event is made possible thanks to NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and Parkes Shire Council, helping locals reduce waste and embrace the circular economy.
“Garage Sale Trail is a fantastic campaign that supports the NSW Government’s target to reduce waste and illegal dumping,” said NSW EPA Executive Director of Programs and Innovation Alexandra Geddes.
“By taking part, you’ll be part of contributing to a more circular economy by getting as much use out of products and materials as possible and helping us generate less waste.”
Register your sale now at garagesaletrail.com.au/ Parkes
Hannah Farrant Jayet as Audrey and Matthew Mann as Seymour Krelborn share a tender moment in the story.
Little Shop of Horrors has a fantastic cast, band and crew of 36 talented individuals who come from Parkes, Forbes,
Work begins on turn-around bay
Families living on Maguire Road will soon have a school bus turnaround bay as part of a commitment in the Parkes Bypass project.
Transport for NSW crews will begin work at the intersection of Maguire Road and Bleechmore Road, north of the town, from Wednesday to widen the road to create a school bus turn-around bay.
“As Maguire Road was closed off as part of the construction of the Parkes Bypass, Transport for NSW
committed to completing widening the pavement to allow buses to safely pullover and turn around for students living on Maguire Road,” a Transport for NSW spokesperson said.
“We always planned to complete this work due to closing Maguire Road to the west and the bus no longer being able to travel straight through to the highway.”
Work will take place between 7am and 5pm on weekdays and is expected to take three weeks to
complete, weather permitting.
Changed traffic conditions including single lane closures, intermittent stopping and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h will be in place during work hours, and the school bus pick-up and drop-off zone will be moved about 230 metres east of the intersection on Maguire Road.
Motorists are advised to drive to the conditions, obey the directions of signs and traffic control, and allow up to five minutes of extra travel time during this work.
Chaffey’s Corner: Regional Australia paying energy transition cost
Government’s announce ment of its 2035 emissions target, I feel I must respond as a farmer and as the Mem ber for Parkes.
campaigning, I have heard desperate pleas for help from people who live on the land and in our rural com munities.
all kinds of reasons, reasons such as continuing the fam ily business, enjoying the lifestyle and the real con nection to the land, and raising a family in a closeknit community.
good on a global scoresheet is now threatening all that is good in some of those com munities.
In New South Wales, there
Illawarra. These are described as the equivalent of
In practice, we have al ready seen what this means for the people whose homes
and livelihoods lie in the path of transmission lines, “renewable” equipment and wind turbines. It means loss. It means loss of land, loss of privacy, loss of certainty. It means heartbreaking rifts between neighbours, friends and family.
People whose families have lived on this land for generations are facing an uncertain future in the messy scramble to bring in this form of industrialisation at a massive level. This is tearing apart communi-
An Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) 2022 map shows there are a total of 12 zones under consideration in New South Wales – including ones at Broken Hill, in Wagga Wagga, in North West New
South Wales, in Tumut and more. There are also many more in the pipeline for Queensland and Victoria.
The rush has only just begun.
Labor has now announced its latest emissions target – a 62-70 per cent reduction (below 2005 levels) by 2035.
Any target must pass two simple tests: it must outline the cost to households and small business, and it must be credible. Given Labor is unlikely to meet its 2030 target of a 43 per cent reduction, this is an impossible task.
In 2022, Labor went to the election with three promises - a $275 cut to bills by 2025; 82 per cent renewables by 2030; and 43 per cent emissions reduction.
What’s the result three years later? Power prices are up 39 per cent or $1,300 more than promised for 2025-26; 82 per cent is off track with experts forecasting the most optimistic scenario as 65 per cent; after emissions went up under this government they are now only back at 28 per cent on 2005 levels - which is the same as when the Coalition left office.
Three promises, three failures.
We believe in making a difference and in transitioning to energy creation with less emissions. But it cannot be at any cost. At the moment, all of that cost is falling at the feet of regional Australians – who aren’t even getting a break in their power bills.
A school bus turn-around bay will be constructed at the intersection of Maguire and Bleechmore roads as part of a commitment in the Parkes Bypass project.
It was a family day out at the pool for Torin, Ezra (seven months) and Carly
Families dive into season as pool opens
By CHRISTINE LITTLE
Sunday was the day to go to the Parkes Pool over the long weekend as the facility opened for the summer swimming season.
Temperatures over the weekend didn’t reach as high as first predicted but Sunday did peak at 28.9 degrees, with the
Monday public holiday not too bad at 26.2.
Families and youngsters were spotted enjoying a dip and making a splash over the weekend, with numbers at their largest on Sunday.
Here’s who spotted at the pool just after midday on Sunday.
The Parkes Pool is open
SIX-YEAR-OLD AVERY TURNER WAS RIDING THE WAVES ON AN INFLATABLE WATERMELON.
FOUR-YEAR-OLD POPPY RANGER MADE SOME WAVES IN THE SPLASH POOL ON SUNDAY.
seven days a week - hours on weekdays are from 6am to 7pm (6am to 10am for lap swimming) and 10am to 7pm on weekends.
The swimming season runs until the end of March.
The shire’s pools at Peak Hill, Trundle and Tullamore all will open to the public for free in November.
SIBLINGS FREYA (6) AND ARI (4) HANDO TESTING THE WATERS IN THE SPLASH POOL.
Koan Parker-Lee (12), Jamie Psaila (13), Locklann Hodges (12) and Cooper Maguire (12) enjoy hot chips from the pool kiosk for lunch.
Nora (6), mum Sheena, Maya (8) and dad Jake Tolhurst spent Sunday afternoon at the pool. PHOTOS: Christine Little
Harper Gavin (10), Haizley Gavin (4) and Amelia Usher (9) chill-out poolside with some hot chips.
Hando.
Indi Michael (5), Nixon Bennett (6), three-year-old Lainey Michael (who was giving us her best smile and wasn’t hanging on for dear life) and Finley Bennett (4) had a ball in the pool on Sunday.
Madi Britt (10), Summah Taylor (9) and Laci Britt (8) cooled off at the Parkes Pool on a warm long weekend Sunday.
SONNY LOCK (5), BRAXTON STEVENSON (10) AND JIMMY LOCK (3) LOVED THEIR FIRST DIP IN THE PARKES POOL FOR THE SEASON.
See Air Force Roulettes perform over airport
The Roulettes, the Royal Australian Air Force’s aerobatic display team, will be performing over Parkes this Friday.
Details were officially confirmed on Monday afternoon with the Roulettes announcing they are “off to the home of the Dish” for a display over the Parkes Airport at 11.30am.
Be sure to stick around afterwards because the pilots will be droppingnot literally of course - into the airport for a meet and greet at midday.
After that they’ll overhead the Bathurst 1000 at 3.55pm that afternoon and again at 4.45pm on Saturday.
Flying activity is subject to change, including short notice cancellation,
due to variables such as air traffic control, weather and other aviation considerations. Keep an eye on the Roulettes socials on the day for the most updated information.
Also did you know ‘Australian Roulette’ is now streaming on 9Now.
If you’ve ever wondered how an Air Force pilot becomes a member of the Roulettes, this is for you.
In mid-2024 three new pilots joined the team, get to know the pilots as they learn to fly the manoeuvres for their first display at the 2024 Pacific Airshow on Queensland’s Gold Coast.
The Roulettes were established in 1970 and have become a six aircraft, seven member team.
Roulette displays are flown all around Australia and consist of a number of manoeuvres, such as formation, aerobatics, low level flying and airmanship skills, taught to Air Force pilots and developed throughout their career.
The Roulettes fly as low as 250 feet (80m) at speeds of up to 370 knots (685km/h) and pilots can experience up to 6 ‘G’, or six times the force of gravity during a display.
Flying as close as three metres apart, the team showcases the level of visual judgement and hand-eye coordination that pilots in the Air Force are able to achieve. Roulette pilots are qualified flying instructors.
NAVEAH TINCKNELL IS OUR STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Naveah Tincknell is the Star of the Week for Holy Family School, for always being kind and helpful.
What is your favourite subject? Art.
In your free time, what do you like to do? Listen to music.
What is your favourite food? Chicken tenders.
What do you like most about our school? There are many nice people here.
What are your strengths? Mathematics.
What would you like to be when you grow up? A chef.
IVY O’DONOGHUE IS OUR STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Parkes East Public School Year 5 student Ivy O’Donoghue is our Student of the Week.
What is your favourite colour? Blue.
What is your favourite food? Pizza.
What would you like to be when you grow up? I want to be a famous actor.
What are your strengths? Writing, drawing, art and writing stories.
What do you like about your school? I like how there are lots of nice people and good teachers.
What do you like to do outside of school? Horse riding, touch football, painting, guitar, dancing and singing.
together, as they do every year, to honour lost mates and the service of all on Vietnam Veterans Day.
Veterans gather to honour fallen comrades
By CHRISTINE LITTLE
Parkes war veterans and servicemen and women came together for two special services in August.
The first commemoration at Cooke Park on 10 August honoured all those who lost their lives during conflicts in both Afghanistan and Iraq over two decades, and thanked those who continue the fight against supremacists and terrorism.
Known as MEAO Day (Middle East Area of Operations), wreaths were laid by Parkes RSL Sub Branch president Keith Woodlands, Afghanistan veterans Bradley Kelly (Australian Army), Adam James (RAAF) and Karl Martin (Royal Australian Navy), Member for Orange Phil Donato and Deputy Mayor Marg Applebee.
The Last Post and Rouse were sounded by Duncan Clement.
Mr Donato and Cr Applebee also gave an address during the ceremony.
The second service recognised Vietnam Veterans Day on 18 August, held at the Vietnam War Memorial at the base of Memorial Hill. There were wreath layings, speeches including one from Mayor Neil Westcott and a prayer from Father Brian Schmalkuche.
THE LAST POST ON BOTH VIETNAM VETERANS DAY AND MEAO (MIDDLE EAST AREA OF OPERATIONS) DAY.
ORANGE TO HOST NSW VETERANS FORUM FOR THE FIRST TIME
Orange will host the 2025 NSW Veterans and Defence Com munity Forum, bringing the event west of the Great Dividing Range for the first time.
The forum, scheduled for October 30, was secured fol lowing advocacy from Nationals Duty MLC for Orange, Scott Barrett.
Mr Barrett said the move will give veterans across the Cen tral West a stronger voice in shaping the services and support they rely on.
“There are about 10,000 veterans living throughout the Central West,” he said.
“Many face challenges that differ from those in metropoli tan or coastal areas, such as limited support services, reduced access to healthcare and greater risks of social isolation.
“This forum will be an excellent chance to make sure those regional voices are heard.”
Mr Barrett first raised the idea at Parliamentary Budget Estimates earlier this year, before lodging a formal request. The Minister for Veterans, David Harris, confirmed the event last week.
“We followed up on your suggestion, thought it was a great idea and we’re doing it,” Mr Harris said.
Mr Barrett said he was pleased the forum had been locked in for Orange and believed it would mean a lot to local veter ans and their families.
Vietnam veteran Ian Griffey, Afghanistan veteran Adam James (RAAF) and Orange MP Philip Donato.
Afghanistan veterans Karl Martin, Bradley Kelly and Adam James, Parkes RSL Sub Branch president Keith Woodlands, Deputy Mayor Margaret Applebee and Orange MP Philip Donato. PHOTOS: Courtesy of Micky Roffe
Branch president Keith Woodlands and Mayor Neil Westcott.
Parkes Vietnam Veterans came
Parkes Vietnam Veterans and others gathered for a service at the base of Memorial Hill on Vietnam Veterans Day. PHOTOS: Christine Little
DUNCAN CLEMENT SOUNDED
State of the nation
‘IN the tale of Australia, where does the myth end and the truth begin?”
So asks acclaimed actor Rachel Griffiths in the trailer for this landmark four-part series that questions how Australians see themselves and their future.
that times had changed.
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Among the pioneering Aussies who share their views over the four episodes are GovernorGeneral Sam Mostyn, activist and 2021 Australian of the Year Grace Tame, filmmaker Rachel Perkins, journalist Ray Martin and former Socceroo and human rights advocate Craig Foster.
THE IDEA OF AUSTRALIA SBS, Wednesday, October 15, 7.30pm
STREAMING LAST DAYS OF A LEGEND
OZZY: NO ESCAPE
FROM NOW
Streaming, Paramount+
Never intended to be a posthumous project, this unfiltered portrait of the last six years of rock icon Ozzy Osbourne’s life documents the legendary Black Sabbath frontman’s health battles and his determination to play one final show, a feat he achieved just weeks before his death on July 22, 2025, aged 76. Produced and directed by BAFTA Award-winning Gogglebox co-creator Tania Alexander, the featurelength documentary includes candid
commentary from Ozzy, his wife Sharon and children Aimée, Kelly and Jack as they recount Ozzy’s lifechanging late-night fall in February 2019, which saw the rocker break his neck and caused him to cancel his farewell tour. The family shares details of Ozzy’s subsequent corrective surgeries, escalating health issues and the progression of his Parkinson’s disease, as well as highlighting the impact of ongoing chronic pain on his mental health and those nearest to him.
In the tradition of the family’s game-changing 2002 reality series The Osbournes, the film also includes an unvarnished
look at Ozzy’s home life and the colourful conversations going on behind closed doors.
Ozzy’s recovery eventually saw him re-enter the studio to record with Post Malone, an experience he describes as “the best medicine I’ve ever had” and which led to his final albums, Man
A loving testament to Osbourne’s sheer talent, sharp wit and dedication, and an honest rumination on mortality and the healing potential of music, the film is a powerful tribute to the Prince of Darkness and his signature approach to grabbing life by the horns.
Fitting farewell: No Escape From Now chronicles Ozzy Osbourne’s determination to say goodbye to his fans, on his own terms.
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS: INSIDE OUT
Streaming, Stan
Crack open the Bolly, sweetie. Absolutely Fabulous favourites Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders (both pictured) chuckle their way through this retrospective on how the hilarious British sitcom went from chaotic mess to national treasure. They reunite with co-stars Julia Sawalha (Saffy) and Jane Horrocks (Bubble) to share anecdotes, behind-the-scenes secrets and a raft of archival highlights that will delight fans.
CANDY: I LIKE ME
Streaming from Friday, Prime Video
From Uncle Buck to Cool Runnings, Canadian comedian
John Candy (pictured) charmed fans around the world with his memorable performances in hilarious and heartfelt films before his sudden death in 1994. Directed by Colin Hanks (son of Tom), this documentary looks at his life and legacy, featuring interviews with a cavalcade of famous fans including Bill Murray and Martin Short.
Streaming
Imagine Con Air meets The Fugitive and you’ve got this high-stakes action thriller. Aussie Jason Clarke (pictured, Oppenheimer) plays a lone US marshal in remote Alaska who must lead a manhunt when a prisoner transport plane crashes, unleashing dozens of dangerous inmates into the wilderness. Co-starring Haley Bennett, Simone Kessell and Dominic Cooper, the 10-episode drama promises plenty of chaos and intrigue.
Netflix
Victoria Beckham (pictured) almost stole the show from husband David in his 2023 docuseries Beckham by playfully claiming to be “very working class” as a child, despite the fact she was driven to school in a Rolls-Royce. Now, the spotlight is firmly on the artist formerly known as Posh Spice, offering a behind-the-scenes look at her enduring career as a fashion icon and entrepreneur.
Streaming from Friday, BritBox
Lauren Lyle (pictured) returns as the titular detective for a second season of this acclaimed crime drama. This time, the fearless sleuth and her team investigate a decadesold cold case – the kidnapping of the daughter of an oil tycoon and her young son. Based on the novels by Scottish author Val McDermid, the gritty series promises to keep viewers guessing with plenty of twists and turns.
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Set in 1066, this lavish epic explores the devolution of the relationship between William, Duke of Normandy (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Game of Thrones) and Harold, Earl of Wessex (Happy Valley star James Norton, pictured). Over eight episodes, the allies unexpectedly find themselves turning adversaries in a bloody fight for the British crown, with the bold saga culminating in one of history’s most infamous clashes, the Battle of Hastings. Fans of Vikings and The Last Kingdom are sure to be captivated by this take on the brutal rivalry, but you don’t have to be a history buff to get hooked by the dramatic conflicts and political intrigue.
ORIENT EXPRESS: A GOLDEN ERA OF TRAVEL SBS, Saturday, 7.30pm
In the days before aeroplanes, multi-day luxury train journeys carried about as much status as you could get. Gourmet dining, lavish cabins and personalised service were the height of 19th-century extravagance, akin to turning left, showering at 4,000 feet or lying flat on an aircraft today. Perhaps the most famous example is the iconic Orient Express, a route which this four-part series retraces from London to Istanbul, stopping at key destinations along the way. Comparing the modern-day itinerary – in a restored train featuring historic 1920s and ’30s carriages – to the original service, Saturday’s first leg crosses the English Channel en route to Paris.
TELL ME WHAT YOU REALLY THINK SBS, Tuesday, 8.30pm
Award-winning journalist and podcaster Marc Fennell (pictured) has spent his career interviewing people, be it for documentaries Framed, Stuff the British Stole or as host of SBS game show Mastermind But as the presenter discovered in the making of this bold four-part series, there’s something different about dinner table conversations. “It gets fiery, it gets funny, and sometimes it gets unexpectedly personal,” Fennell remarks. In each episode, he joins a group of strangers to have the conversations we’re often too polite to start, about ageing, obesity and even menopause. On Tuesday, he’s joined by five Aussies with ADHD for a chat in which nothing is off the table.
SAM PANG TONIGHT 10, Monday, 8.40pm
If recent headlines are any indicator, the late-night variety show format is on its way to being an endangered species in the United States. The clock is ticking for cancelled CBS institution Show with Stephen Colbert, while Jimmy Kimmel Live! is on thin ice after being suspended last month. However, in Australia, the tradition is once again alive and well – after years without a successful tonight show – thanks to Sam Pang’s Logie-nominated efforts. The comedian (pictured) returns for a second season on Monday, with guest Rosie O’Donnell. Pang says of his fellow tonight show hosts’ fight for survival: “I plan to Steven Bradbury this thing and be the last one standing.”
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Rowe. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. 11.10 Grand Designs. 11.55 Long Lost Family. 12.45 Rage. 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Gardening Aust. 5.30 7.30.
6.00 Kids’ Programs. 3.05 Play School. 4.10 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.20 Amazing Animal Friends. 10.05 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 10.55 Merlin. 11.40 Kids’ Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. 10.00 Confucius Was A Foodie. 10.55 Great British Photography Challenge. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The People Vs Robodebt. 3.00 MOVIE: When Love Is In Your Eyes. (2024) 3.50 The Cook Up. 4.20 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Eurostar: Minding The Gap. 8.30 Scandinavia With Simon Reeve. New.
9.40 Blue Lights. Return. 10.45 SBS News. 11.15 Davos 1917. 12.10 The Head. 2.05 Charles I: Downfall Of A King. 3.10 Curious Traveller. 4.15 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. 4.45 Bamay. 5.00 WorldWatch.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.10 Blankety Blank. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 8.30 Jim Jefferies And Friends. 9.30 The Amazing Race. 11.00 Gatecrashers. 12.00 Life. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 Journey To Europe. 2.00 Pointless.
Morning Programs. 10.00 The Movie Show. 12.00 DW The Day. 12.30 The Rap Game UK. 1.25 Addicted Australia. 2.30 Bamay. 2.55 Insight. 4.00 WorldWatch. 6.00 Our Medicine. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island Specials. 10.10 The UnXplained. 11.00 Homicide. 1.35 Conversations. 2.15 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. 12.00 Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Air Crash Inv. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Line Of Duty. 11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. 12.10 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Poirot. 1.00 M*A*S*H. 2.00 As Time Goes By. 3.20 Antiques Roadshow. 3.50 MOVIE: Hue And Cry. (1947) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Clarkson’s Farm. 8.40 Fawlty Towers. 10.00 Blackadder Goes Forth. 11.20 French And Saunders. 12.00
6.00 Murder Party. (2022) 6.40 The Straight Story. (1999) 8.40 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991) 11.05 The Te$t. (2022) 1.05 Long Story Short. (2021) 2.50 First Cow. (2019) 5.05 Mosley. (2019) 6.55 All At Sea. (2010) 8.30 The Thicket. (2024) 10.30 Master Gardener. (2022) 12.35 The Drover’s Wife. (2021) 2.35 Heathers. (1988) 4.30 The Movie Show. 5.00 Mosley. (2019) 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 American Pickers. 11.30 Storage Wars. 12.00 NFL. NFL. Week 5. Cleveland Browns v Minnesota Vikings. Replay. 3.00 Talking W. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Family Guy. 8.30 American Dad! 9.30 MOVIE: Role Models. (2008) 11.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Survivor 49. 9.00 MOVIE: The Fault In Our Stars. (2014) 11.30 Seinfeld. 12.30 Pretty Little Liars. 1.20
6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 To Be Advised. 8.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Officially Amazing Goes Bunkers. 11.10 Kids’ Programs.
Egypt. 10.15 SBS News. 10.45 Catch Me A Killer. 11.45 Rogue Heroes. 2.00 Charles I: To Kill A King. 3.05 Welcome To My Farm. 4.05 The Wheelhouse. 5.00 WorldWatch.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.25 Everyone Else Burns. 3.00 WorldWatch. 5.00 If You Are The One. 6.05 Jeopardy! 7.00 Soccer. Austn C’ship. South Melbourne FC v Sydney Olympic FC. 9.00 Jeopardy! 9.50 Sex: A Bonkers History. 10.45 Homeland. 12.35 The Big Sex Talk. 1.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Mosley. (2019) 6.50 All At Sea. (2010) 8.30 Murder Party. (2022) 10.25 Haute Couture. (2021) 12.20 Benediction. (2021) 2.55 The Straight Story. (1999) 5.00 Selkie. (2000) 6.40 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014) 8.30 The Assassination Of Jesse James. (2007) 11.25 Lions For Lambs. (2007) 1.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Bathurst 1000. Practice session. 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Bathurst 1000. Practice session and support races. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE: Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris. (2022) 11.00 Motorway Patrol. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. 1.00 Riviera. 2.00 Home
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 DVine Living. 1.30 Weekender. 2.00 House Of Wellness. 3.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Renters. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 Nature Gone Wild. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFLW. Western Bulldogs v Essendon. 9.15 MOVIE: Enemy Of The State. (1998) 12.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Poirot. 1.00 M*A*S*H. 2.00 Fawlty Towers. 3.20 MOVIE: The 14. (1973) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Secret Life Of The Auction House. 8.30 MOVIE: Rob Roy. (1995) 11.20 Poirot. 12.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Deal Or No Deal. 12.00 Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Ridiculousness. 2.00 King Of
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Night At The
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Meals In Minutes. 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Lidia’s Kitchen. 4.30 Freshly Picked. 5.00 The Chef’s Garden. 5.30 Everyday Gourmet. 6.00 Food Safari Earth. 6.30 Simply Provence. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Two Greedy Italians. 8.40 Costco Vs Supermarkets. 9.45 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 House Rules. 12.00 Rebel Wilson’s Pooch Perfect. 2.25 Intolerant Cooks. 3.00 MOVIE: Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. (2018) 5.25 MOVIE: Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse. (2023) 8.30 MOVIE: Passengers. (2016) 11.00 MOVIE: The Unholy. (2021) 1.05 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Rico To The Rescue. 3.00 The Block. 4.00
10.55 Travel Quest. 11.55 WorldWatch. 12.55 Soccer. Austn C’ship. Metrostars v Wests Apia FC. 3.00 Soccer. Austn C’ship. Preston Lions FC v NWS Spirit. 5.05 Going Places. 5.35 Trains At War. 6.30 News. 7.30 Orient Express: A Golden Era Of Travel. 8.25 75 Years At Longleat. 9.20 Royal Crisis: Countdown To Abdication. 10.20 Great Australian Walks. 11.15 Homicide. 2.45 Welcome To My Farm.
3.45 Urban Conversion. 4.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. 5.15 WorldWatch.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Bathurst 1000. Practice session. 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Bathurst 1000. Practice session and support races. 4.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Bathurst 1000. Top 10 Shootout. 6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise.
8.00 MOVIE: Die Hard: With A Vengeance. (1995) 10.30 MOVIE: Ambulance. (2022) 1.20 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Bathurst 1000. Top 10 Shootout. Replay. 3.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 It’s Academic. 5.00 House Of Wellness.
6.00 Getaway. 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 Our State On A Plate. 12.30 The Block. 3.20 David Attenborough’s Asia. 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Father Of The Bride. (1991) 9.35 MOVIE: Monster-In-Law.
Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 7.40 Where Is Anne Frank. (2021) 9.30 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014) 11.20 Master Gardener. (2022) 1.20 Lions For Lambs. (2007) 3.00 Mosley. (2019) 4.50 All At Sea. (2010) 6.30 The Four Musketeers: Revenge Of Milady.
6.00 Shopping. 8.30 Better Homes. 10.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Horse Racing. Caulfield Guineas and Hill Stakes Day. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Thunderbirds. 8.30 Tomorrow’s World. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 MOVIE: Nicholas Nickleby. (1947) 12.45 MOVIE: The Divided Heart. (1954) 2.40 MOVIE: Trapeze. (1956) 4.50 MOVIE: The Barefoot Contessa. (1954) 7.30 TBA. 1.20 Late Programs.
5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFLW. Richmond v North Melbourne. 9.15 MOVIE: Spider-Man 3. (2007) 12.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.30 Ski Rescue Down Under. 4.30 Hot Wheels. 5.30 MOVIE: Short Circuit. (1986) 7.30 MOVIE: Police Academy. (1984) 9.35 MOVIE: The Hangover. (2009) 11.40 Seinfeld. 12.10 Love Island Games. 2.40 Below Deck.
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. 2.30 Conquest Of The Skies. 3.20 Grand Designs NZ. 4.10 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. Final. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 Pilgrimage: The Road Through The Alps. Final. 7.00 News. 7.30 The Assembly. 8.15 Mystery Road: Origin. 9.10 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. 10.10 Mother And Son. 10.35 Take 5. 11.05 MOVIE: In My Blood It Runs. (2019) 12.25 Brush With Fame. 12.55 Rage. 3.00 Ask The Doctor. 3.30 The Art Of... 4.00 Gardening Aust. 5.00 Insiders.
6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 8.15 Crongton. 8.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.20 Abbott Elementary. 10.05 Speechless. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs.
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7.35 QI. 8.05 Sharon And Ozzy Osbourne. New. 9.10 Planet America: Wknd Ed. 9.55 Offsiders. 10.25 ER. 11.50 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 10.05 Beyond The Beaten Path. 11.00 Travel Quest. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Sailing. Sail Grand Prix. H’lights. 4.00 FIFA World Cup 2010: Our South Africa. 5.05 Going Places. 5.35 Trains At War. 6.30 News. 7.35 Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World. New. 8.30 King And Conqueror. New. 9.30 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries. 10.25 The Wonders Of Europe. 11.25 The Real Mo Farah. 12.35 Gloriavale: New Zealand’s Secret Cult. 2.10 Tough Trains. 3.10 Welcome To My Farm. 4.10 Urban Conversion. 4.40 Bamay. 5.00 WorldWatch.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 Bamay. 2.45 Jeopardy! 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.20 PBS Washington Week. 5.50 History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Suranne Jones Investigating Witch Trials. New. 9.30 Uncanny. 10.40 Hudson & Rex. 11.30 The Story Of. 12.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Lara. (2019) 8.00 The Four Musketeers: Revenge Of Milady. (1974) 10.00 Metronom. (2022) 11.55 Voyage Of The Damned. (1976) 2.55 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014) 4.45 Where Is Anne Frank. (2021) 6.35 Meek’s Cutoff. (2010) 8.30 True Grit. (2010) 10.35 Traffic. (2000) 1.20 Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Bathurst 1000. Support races and warm up. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Bathurst 1000. Build up and Race. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. 8.45 The Rise And Fall Of Kings Cross. New. 10.25 24 Hours In Police Custody. 11.25 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. 12.40 Miniseries: The Victim. 2.00 Home Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. 12.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Escape To The Country. 3.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 4.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Mr Bates Vs The Post Office. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Flesh And Blood. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Sydney v Carlton. 3.00 Duck Dynasty. 4.00 Full Custom Garage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Border Security USA. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Jurassic Park III. (2001) 10.30 MOVIE: Zombieland. (2009) 12.30 Late Programs.
Sunday, October 12
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Getaway. 11.00 MOVIE: Cage Of Gold. (1950) 12.45 MOVIE: A Run For Your Money. (1949) 2.30 MOVIE: Passport To Pimlico. (1949) 4.15 MOVIE: Yours, Mine And Ours. (1968) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 TBA. 11.00 Major Crimes. 12.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Surfing Aust. 3.00 Big Rigs Of Oz. 3.30 Project Impossible. 4.30 Young Sheldon. 5.00 Dinner With The Parents. 5.30 TBA. 7.30 MOVIE: Shazam! (2019) 10.10 TBA. 11.45 Gotham. 12.40 Arrow. 2.30 Allo! Allo! 3.30 Only Fools And Horses. 4.00 Barbie It Takes Two. 4.30 Late Programs.
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Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 Spicks And Specks. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch.
9.35 Planet America. 10.05 I Was Actually There. 10.40 News. 10.55 The Business. 11.10 Creative Types. 11.35 Grand Designs. 12.25 Long Lost Family. 1.10 Rage. 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Gardening Aust. 5.30 7.30.
6.00 WorldWatch. 10.05 Confucius Was A Foodie. 11.00 Great British Photography Challenge. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire. 3.00 Sorell 22: Country To Coast. New. 3.45 The Cook Up. 4.15 Who Do You Think You Are? US. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Dream Teams. New. 8.30 King And Conqueror. 9.25 Sydney’s Super Tunnel. 10.25 SBS News. 10.55 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. 11.30 Mayflies. 12.35 The Allegation. 2.35 Tough Trains. 3.35 Welcome To My Farm. 4.30 Growing A Greener World. 5.00 WorldWatch.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.25 Bamay. 3.00 Wine Lovers’ Guide. 3.30 History’s Crazy Rich Ancients. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Joe Lycett’s United States Of Birmingham. Final. 9.25 Buzzcocks. 10.10 The People Vs Robodebt. 11.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Finding You. (2020) 8.10 Meek’s Cutoff. (2010) 10.05 Girls Will Be Girls. (2024) 12.15 Knight Of Cups. (2015) 2.25 Lara. (2019) 4.15 The Four Musketeers: Revenge Of Milady. (1974) 6.15 The Way. (2010) 8.30 Lawless. (2012) 10.40 The Last Night Of Amore. (2023) 1.05 Late Programs.
Monday, October 13
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.10 Blankety Blank. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. 9.00 The Rookie. 10.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. 11.00 S.W.A.T. 12.00 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. New. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Motor MythBusters. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Crystal Hunters. 8.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Mighty Ships. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.20 Bamay. 2.50 David Harewood On Blackface. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Alone. 9.40 Hoarders. 11.25 Calipari: Razor’s Edge. 12.15 The Nine Lives Of. 1.10 Stone Cold Takes On America. 2.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 The Movie Show. 6.15 The Way. (2010) 8.30 Lara. (2019) 10.20 True Grit. (2010) 12.25 The Eagle Has Landed. (1976) 2.55 Bonneville. (2006) 4.35 Finding You. (2020) 6.50 Lord Of The Flies. (1963) 8.30 A Fistful Of Dollars. (1964) 10.25 The Grump: In Search Of An Escort. (2022) 12.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Outback Crystal Hunters. 2.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 8.00 Outback
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Poirot. 1.00 M*A*S*H. 2.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: The Man Upstairs. (1958) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Raisin. 10.40 Major Crimes. 11.40 Late Programs.
Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) 10.30 If You’re Listening. 10.50 News. 11.05 The Business. 11.25 Planet America. 11.55 You Can’t Ask That. 12.25 Grand Designs. 1.15 Long Lost Family. 2.00 Rage. 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Gardening Aust. 5.30 7.30.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. 10.00 Tough Trains. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Tell Me What You Really Think. 3.10 The Cook Up. 3.40 Black Cockatoo Crisis. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 The Idea Of Australia. New. 8.30 Great British Train Journeys From Above. 9.30 Code Of Silence. 10.25 SBS News. 10.55 I Am Scrooge. New. 11.45 Freezing Embrace. 1.25 Charles I: To Kill A King. 2.30 Tough Trains. 3.25 Urban Conversion. 4.30 Growing A Greener World. 5.00 WorldWatch. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.10 Blankety Blank. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
SBS
Al Jazeera.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Room For Improvement. 2.30 House Of Wellness. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Inspector George Gently. 10.45 Air Crash Inv. 11.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Poirot. 1.00 M*A*S*H. 2.00 Agatha Raisin. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: Tommy The Toreador. (1959) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Major Crimes. 11.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.40 Lord Of The Flies. (1963) 10.20 Like Water For Chocolate. (1992) 12.20 Waiting For Anya. (2020) 2.20 The Legend Of Longwood. (2014) 4.10 The Eagle Has Landed. (1976) 6.40 Whisky Galore. (2016) 8.30 For A Few Dollars More. (1965) 11.00 Midsommar. (2019) 1.40 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Outback Truckers. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: BTL. 9.30 Caught On Dashcam. 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD
1 What is the blossom of a plant (6)
8 Which accessory is used to beautify (8)
9 Name a spotted leopard-like cat (6)
10 What is a pattern, mould, or the like (8)
11 Which alkane is used as a fuel (6)
12 Which W German river flows into the Rhine (4)
13 What is a summary prepared by a solicitor for a barrister (5)
16 What are short sharppointed nails (5)
19 Which unit of land measure is approximately a quarter of an acre (4)
21 To get back, is to do what (6)
22 Name an unnaturally highpitched voice in a man (8)
23 Hard-copy photographs are also called what (6)
24 Which nocturnal carnivores have sharp snouts and bushy ringed tails (8)
25 Name a custard-like food made from curdled milk (var. spell.) (6)
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2 What is a resinous varnish (7)
3 Name the other half of the animated duo ... and Gromit (7)
4 What might we call a thoroughly bad person (6)
5 Which broad earth elevation serves as a defence (7)
6 What describes a product made from clay (7)
7 When one pays regard, or heeds, one does what (7)
13 What is a fire built in the open (7)
14 Name the printing types in which the letters usually slope to the right (7)
Letters have a number value
E-QUATIONS
Some values are in the right hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.
Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.
15 Which term suggests personal liberty (7)
17 When one is fishing, one is doing what (7)
18 What do we call one who makes a garment by interlacing loops of yarn (7)
20 Name an excessive accumulation of serous fluid in a serous cavity (6)
Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.
1 FOPPISH (a) Long-suffering (b) Vain and showy in dress (c) Stingy
2 LATENT (a) Belonging to the side (b) Most recent (c) Concealed
Build it yourself using the clues and each of the twenty-four letters once only to form ten words: five across and five down. A key word (bold clue) builds on the letter set in the grid.
CLUES:
Bird (3)
Forearm bones (5)
Earth Orbit Rendezvous (3)
Ethernet Hardware Address (3)
Forcibly banish (5)
Praise and honour (5)
Sacrificial table (5)
Struck with a hard blow (7)
Suit: “it’s you to a ...!“ (3)
Unspecified article (7)
Health
SUPPORT: Younger onset dementia can have a profound impact on individuals and families, being prepared and informed can help with navigating the challenges. PHOTO: Chokniti studios/ Shutterstock.com
YOUNGER ONSET DEMENTIA
By Dementia Australia
A new guide is now available to support the estimated 29,000 Australians living with younger onset dementia, which is any type of dementia in people under the age of 65 years old.
Dementia Australia CEO professor Tanya Buchanan said dementia can happen to anybody and it is possible to develop symptoms in your 30s, 40s and 50s.
“It is important that people impacted by younger onset dementia can access ageappropriate resources and support tailored to their lives,” she said.
“This guide will provide key information on the impact of younger onset dementia on individuals, families and carers, along with the supports and services available.
“We were proud to develop this guide in consultation with people living with younger
onset dementia, their families and carers.”
Dementia Australia Ambassador Tully Smyth, who cared for her mother Kay who lived with younger onset dementia, said the changes to her family’s lives after diagnosis were immense.
“It felt like an impossibly hard situation with no clear way out, at least not for a very long time,” she said.
A diagnosis of younger onset dementia can have a profound impact on individuals and their loved ones.
Being informed and prepared can help families navigate the challenges and make empowered decisions about care and planning.
People living with younger onset dementia can often experience stigma and unique challenges due to their stage of life.
People can be impacted emotionally, physically, socially and financially.
The guide is now freely available in print and online at dementia.org.au/younger-onsetdementia-guide.
HEALTHY REWARD: A walk can be a healthier reward for your pet than food. PHOTO: Valery Zotev/Shuttertsock. com
Pets Pet weight management
With Dr Ilze Nel Veterinary Affairs manager at Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Pet obesity is sadly a common yet preventable issue, and it often begins with good intentions.
We all need to shift the way we show love to our pets.
Too often, I see affection getting confused with food.
Love isn’t measured in mouthfuls.
A walk, a game, a scratch behind the ears or simply sitting together can be just as rewarding and far healthier in the long run for your pet.
By replacing food-based habits with connection, enrichment and quality time, we’re not only protecting our pet’s waistline, we’re supporting their whole wellbeing.
To support pet parents, the simple fourstep L.O.V.E. test can help you understand your pet’s weight status at home, as a rule of thumb, you should be able to feel your pet’s ribs without pressing hard, and they should have a visible waist without a sagging tummy.
• L: Locate the ribs. You should be able to feel them without a thick layer of fat.
• O: Observe from above. Your pet should have a visible, defined waistline.
• V: View from the side. Their abdomen should be tucked up, not sagging.
• E: Evaluate feeding behaviour. Are you measuring meals and accounting for all treats?
Here are five further vet-backed tips readers can use today:
1. Calculate Exact Calories: Know your pet’s specific daily needs based on age, weight, and activity.
2. Measure Every Meal: Weighing food is the most accurate way to control intake and avoid “guesstimating.”
3. Switch Out Unhealthy ‘Treats’: Reward with fun and affection, not food.
4. Prioritise an Exercise Plan: Add extra walks for your dog or use puzzle feeders and light games to get your cat “hunting” for their food.
5. Know What’s Normal: Regularly check your pet’s body condition. Sudden weight changes are a good reason to check in with your vet.
Perfect weather for Homegrown Parkes
LOOKING AT LANDCARE
By CENTRAL WEST LACHLAN LANDCARE, MARG APPLEBEE
The weather forecast is looking perfect for Homegrown Parkes on Saturday.
If you haven’t already planned your day, now is the time to check out what is happening at Cooke Park, with proceedings kicking off at 9am, with our official welcome.
Parkes Shire Concert Band will be welcoming us all to the Park at 9.10am. We are always proud to be supporting our local performers.
We look forward to welcoming Parkes Dance Co to Homegrown Parkes for the first time! They will be taking the stage at 10.30am, followed by Parkes M and D with a preview of their upcoming production Little Shop of Horrors.
Spicy Mercury will be joining us between 11am and 12.30pm.
Educational Workshops will again be one of the highlights of the next event, highlight-
ing processes for using locally produced food and products with the aim of encouraging locals to have a go and grow in their own backyard... or have readily available in the pantry. Unfortunately our coffee roasting workshop has to be cancelled.
We will still have some giveaways and goodies that we will draw for attendees at the workshop with Phil and Nadia Donato, that will be held at 12.30pm. Join us to learn how
to make Tiramisu!
Register your spot via StickyTickets.
Our Fijian friends will be performing to send us on our way on the main stage at 1.30pm. What a fantastic way to finish the day at Homegrown Parkes.
Homegrown Parkes won the Community Spirit and Inclusion Award at the Keep Australia Beautiful Tidy Towns NSW Awards in 2024, we thought it was only fitting that
when we host the Tidy Towns Awards in October, that we share our event with visitors to our Shire as part of the weekend event.
As part of the Keep Australia Beautiful Tidy Town’s Weekend, we are offering Homegrown Parkes attendees an opportunity to join one of three bus trips leaving from Cooke Park at 2.00pm.
Visit the Galing Gindhay water play park at Kelly Reserve and then on to the Parkes Wetlands – book here. Book at spot on the bus to the Parkes CSIRO Telescope (The Dish) via StickyTickets.
This event is made possible with funding and in-kind support from Parkes Shire Council, Evolution Mining Northparkes operations and Central West Lachlan Landcare.
We look forward to seeing you between 9am and 2pm on Saturday. For further information on this article, please go to www.centralwestlachlanlandcare.org, Twitter, Facebook or Instagram @cwllandcare
Prices remain strong, lambs firm to $4 dearer
CATTLE SALE
No cattle sale due to October long weekend.
SHEEP SALE
Tuesday, 7 October
Yarding 52,600 (up 600)
Numbers remained similar this sale with agents yarding 52,600 head.
There was 35,600 lambs penned and quality was similar to that of previous sales with both well finished and
plainer lambs penned. The usual buyers were present and competing in a firm to dearer market. There was 13,250 new season lambs penned and prices were firm to $4 dearer.
Restockers continue to be active paying up to $245/head for the lighter store types.
Trade weights 20-24kg sold from $250 to $314/head. Heavy lambs received from $300 to $371/head.
Carcase prices averaged 1180 to 1270c/kg. Old trade weight lambs sold from $239 to $290/head.
Heavy lambs to 26kg received from $290 to $320/head. Extra heavyweights ranged from $320 to $375/head.
Carcase prices averaged 1070 to 1260c/kg. The best heavy hoggets reached $300/ head.
Mutton numbers lifted and quality was reduced from the
previous sale with a larger percentage of lighter plainer sheep penned.
Prices remained strong with Merino ewes selling from $171 to $313/head. Crossbreds received from $186 to $325/head with Dorper ewes reaching $295/head.
Merino wethers sold from $170 to $220/head.
FROM MLA’S NATIONAL LIVESTOCK REPORTING AGENCY
NSW backs farmers for bushfire season
Farmers are often the first to respond to fires threatening the community, using their own equipment and knowledge of the land.
In recognition of this vital role the NSW Government has announced a new conditional registration scheme that will allow farm firefighting vehicles to legally operate on public roads during bushfire emergencies.
NSW RFS Commissioner Trent Curtin welcomed the reform, noting its timely introduction.
“Farmers know their land better than anyone, and when a fire starts nearby their quick action can make all the difference,” he said.
The reform hopes to encourage farmers to respond to nearby bushfires not only on their own properties but surrounding properties by giving them access to public roads within a defined radius.
This follows recent successful trials involving around 350 farm firefighting vehicles and comes as much of the state enters the bush fire danger period.
Farm firefighting vehicles are often used on private property and are not typically registered for use of public roads.
Under the scheme, farm firefighting vehicles will be eligible for a lower-cost conditional registration, with the first-year cost capped at $209.
In subsequent years the cost could drop to as low as $75.
Vehicles must meet safety standards including secure installation of firefighting equipment and will be limited to emergency use only.
Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison said the reform was born out of firsthand experiences during the devastating 2019-2020 bushfire season.
“We know that in many regional areas, farmers are often the first on scene at bushfires. This change is about ensuring farmers and other road users are safe when they respond to bushfire emergencies,” she said.
The scheme allows farm firefighting vehicles to operate up to 50km from the home base east of the Newell Highway with no distance limit for those west of it.
NSW Farmers president Xavier Martin also praised the move, calling it a long-overdue recognition of the role farmers play in emergency response.
“The best response is a local response to the get bushfires under control as quickly as possible - and we look forward to working with the NSW Government to ensure this registration scheme is fit-for-purpose,” Mr Martin added.
The scheme commenced on 7 October with eligible landholders able to apply and pay their registrations in person at their nearest Service NSW Centre.
More details including eligibility requirements are available on the Service NSW website.
Troy will be back with his fresh veggies on Saturday at Homegrown Parkes.
Parkes Christian School
Evie Allen
Kaleb Amor
Zoe Bilsborough
Chloe Amery
Hunter Bilsborough
Mia Baker
Angelique Bland
Jack Greenland
Victoria Ilechukwu
Toutai Lavaka
Bonnie Hall
Joshua King
Sophie Jones
Addison Lewer
William Bligh
Maddison Dopson
Charli Gould
Annabelle Border
Lilly Gosper
Christian Drew Xander Greef
Oliver Mayo
Marnie Noakes
Lisa Saunders
Maddie Nash
Davey Saunders
Emily Richards
Caitlin Starick
Lachlan Unger
Lara Went
Madison Wynstra
Kristin Walford
Ruby Wilson Oliver Westcott
Parkes High School
Good Luck HSC Students
Jamie Lee ALLEN
Chloe CHANDLER
Daisy DAWSON
Serena HORSLEY
Ewan MOODY
Mincarlie LOVETT
Lilia HOWARD
Georgie MACGREGOR
Henry NGUYEN
Elsie ORR
Wade PARKER
Luka PARKIN
Jacob MACRAE
Nicholas MCPHERSON Hayley-Jade MILLER
Isabelle HUGHES
Harrison KENNEDY
Cameron LEES
Holly DUNCAN
Jake DUNN
Naomi DUNN
Matayah GUY
Madison CHATMAN
Faith CLARKE
Lily COLLINS Eli CONSTABLE
Joshua BALL
Thomas BALL
Annabelle BARNES Nikayla BREADEN
Parkes High School PARKES
HIGH SCHOOL SAFE
RESPONSIBLE RESPECTFUL
Parkes High School is a welcoming and friendly comprehensive high school where every student has:
• Opportunity for academic excellence, leadership development and social responsibility.
• Access to outstanding, exciting and diverse education programs that challenge and inspire enquiring minds.
• Access to specialist Gifted and Talented programs, Learning and Support teachers, Transition and Careers Advisors. Bro Speak and Sista Speak Cultural Programs.
• Contact with challenging and diverse learning experiences that inspire lifelong learning and opportunities for success.
• Experienced and dedicated teaching staff who are all accredited with the NSW Institute of Teachers, providing individual learning programs that cater for their needs and talents.
• Parents who are valued partners in their education and achievements of the school.
For more information:
PARKES HIGH SCHOOL
2a Albert Street, Parkes NSW 2870
Ph: (02) 6862 1844 | Fax: (02) 68625046
Email: parkes-h.admin@det.nsw.edu.au
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Dylan QUADE Nina RICHARDSON BARTLEY
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Darcy SUMMERHAYES
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Zachary VASZOCZ
Edie SEAMAN
Ebony WEEKES
Charlie SKINNER
Daniel WILKINSON
Flood funds restore tennis courts
There’s some exciting news for Trundle as work gets underway to restore and upgrade the Berryman Oval tennis courts.
Just over $636,000 is going into the job, coming out of the NSW Government’s Community Asset Program for flood repairs.
It’s all part of a bigger task by Parkes Shire Council who is restoring community assets that were impacted by the November 2022 floods.
Construction kicked off in early September with sub-soil drainage, base preparation and installation of conduits for future lighting.
Local contractors are working alongside council on upgraded fencing, concreting and base works, with completion
expected by December, weather permitting - just in time for Christmas!
The upgrades include a new artificial grass playing surface, line marking on three courts including one multi-sport court, and new hoops, nets, and umpire boxes.
The project will also involve upgrades to the Berryman Oval carpark, pool pump and shed, which are scheduled for after the summer months to avoid disruption to community use.
The work follows recent improvements to the cricket nets and skatepark, completing the transformation of the Berryman Oval complex into a firstclass community sporting hub, council says.
SPRING RACES RETURN TO FORBES
By BRENDAN MCCOOL
Racing will return to the Forbes track this weekend with the Forbes Spring Races coming to town on Saturday, 11 October.
With a six-race program and lots of fun planned trackside, the event is shaping up to be a great family fun day.
Forbes Jockey Club president Randall Grayson said the spring race meeting is always a good day out for the family.
With the weather forecast to be a nice sunny day, Mr Grayson said people will get a chance to dust off their summer clothes to enjoy the races.
Gates open at 12pm with the first race expected to begin at 2pm and there is plenty to do trackside in between the action with free jumping castles and face painting for the kids, as well as the return of the ever popular Fashions on the Field.
Mr Grayson said they are
Classifieds
Peak Hill Local Aboriginal Land Council
Notice of Annual General Meeting
To be held at Peak Hill LALC, 88 Caswell Street Peak Hill.
NEW Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025 Time: 4.30pm.
At the meeting the Peak Hill LALC will:
Receipt the 2024/2025 Annual Report
2. Receipt the 2024/2025 Audited/Certified Financial Statements.
3. The conduct of any other business placed on the agenda before the commencement of the meeting.
All enquiries about this meeting should be directed to the CEO of the Peak Hill LALC during business hours.
Authorised by: Toni Bell, CEO.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Parkes Rugby League Football Club (Parkes Spacemen).
Date – Monday, October 13, 2025
Time – 6pm
Venue – Parkes Services Club in the Starlight Room.
also contemplating bringing back the fun yabby races during this year’s race day.
“We try and make it so it’s a good, fun day for the kids, put different activities on to
make sure there’s things for them to do,” he said.
Along with this, there will be a VIP area for over 18’s with live music from Gracey Denham-Jones, access to the sponsors area and canapes and drinks throughout the day. Tickets to this cost $120 per person.
General admission tickets will be available at the gate on the day, with kids under 16 entering free. A bar, canteen and coffee van, and bookmakers will be there on the day.
Parkes & District Amateur Soccer Association Inc.
Annual General Meeting
Monday, October 20, 2025. 7pm at Parkes Services Club 9-17 Short St, Parkes.
All committee positions will be considered vacant so that new members can be elected for 2026 season. If anyone wishes to apply, they are to send a written nomination to: pdasasecretary@outlook.com.au
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Afternoon on the Green in Trundle
After raising over $3000 last year, the Trundle Children’s Centre is looking forward to hosting another huge Afternoon on the Green.
Their annual golf fundraiser at the Trundle Golf Club will be held in conjunction with this year’s All Roads Lead to Trundle weekend which hopes to encourage people from near and far to take the backroad to Trundle.
The golf afternoon will feature a three person ambrose (nine holes) competition, barbeque and bar, live music by Charlie Goodsell and a family fun afternoon with face painting, jumping castle and raffles.
Golf will commence at 1.30pm with the family fun afternoon from 3.30pm onwards.
You do not have to play golf to be part of the family fun afternoon.
Over 50 golfers registered to play last year with many more visiting the golf course for a great afternoon.
Why not make a day out of it and browse the Trundle markets at the Memorial Hall from 8am to 1pm, have a hit of golf and some family fun at the Trundle Golf Course and finish the day at the Trundle Hotel with live music from 12pm onwards.
AHEARNE, Aged 94 years. Of Wilga Street Parkes.
Beloved husband of Aileen. Loved father and father in-law of Terry and Julie, Jann and Ken Sly. Adored Pa and Grandad of Nathan, Bec, Ben and Sarah and great-grandfather of 10 great-grandchildren.
The relatives and friends of the late Leslie are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service to be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Parkes, commencing at 10am on Monday, October 13th 2025 Followed by interment in the Parkes Lawn Cemetery.
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Work has started on upgrading the Berryman Oval tennis courts in Trundle.
2024 Fashions on the Field winners Elegant Lady Kristy Moore, couple Jessie Rix and Sam Tildsley, Best Gent Harrison Terry and Millinery Jackie Murray.
Lea and Hamilton, a winning pair
PARKES GOLF
By PETER BRISTOL
On Saturday Parkes golfers played in the Parkes Services Social Golfers sponsored event.
The social golfers club has been going for decades and play every Sunday morning and although smaller in number these days is still another opportunity for golfers to have a game every Sunday morning in an organised competition. Thanks again for your sponsorship.
The course is still looking great, the greens are recovering well from their coring and renovations a couple of weeks ago and the golfer’s friend – the course run from hardened ground – is here to help all.
Unfortunately, we have our usual Spring winds blowing but you can’t have it all.
There was a 4 Ball Multiplier event on offer with an Individual in tandem, now our handicapping system has been updated has returned, and 71 players fronted up for a crack at the prizes.
The leading pair in the 4 Ball was Rob Lea and Richard Hamilton.
Regular partners in golf they proved very successful on Saturday with a combined 85 points beating home the regular podium finishers in Gordon Pritchard and Joe Davies, 3 points in arrears.
Individually Rob had a 39
and Richard a 38 on the day so were pleased with that ef fort.
excelled with a 40 point haul and Joe had 38 points.
were Scott Winter and Tom Medcalf on 79 and John Pearce and John Fowler on 77.
a score on each hole as it was a team multiplier.
players had a stableford par or better round proving that the run and the easier putting surfaces are currently making the course ‘gettable’ for most golfers. The course curators, Logan and Brenton, are starting to roll the greens again 8th.
He was coming home with the same stat until the 18th when a battle with the trees on the right caused a blowout 9 and a resultant 42 off the stick.
John was playing in the group behind and was prob-
ably keeping tabs on the leader as he had a 21/20
Nick Kelly, Brett Skinner, thews and Gordon Pritchard
ners were – Bridgestone Mining 1st Joe Davies at 330cm, Griffins Leading Edge by Frankie Cock at 130cm, Parkes Ready Mixed Concrete 9th by John Gren at 48cm, the Westlime 11th by Blake Parker at 210cm, the Gulf Western Oil 17th by Rod Kiley at 15cm.
The lucrative money hole was won by Rod Kiley at 15cm.
Ball winners were John Pearce 41, Nick Kelly, Brett Skinner, Anita Medcalf, Dale
Matthews, Gordon Pritchard 40.
On Sunday Maddi and Zac Kelly provided another great initiative by running a Grand Final 2 Person Ambrose event and there were 27 teams involved.
Great idea and good response from those wanting another game or those just wanting a relaxed format hit on Grand Final Sunday.
Blake Parker and Jake Thomson were the tearaway winners of both the scratch and net events.
Recording a 64 off their 2 handicap they were 4 in front of Wayne Parker and Nick Kelly and the Smith twins, Myles and Blake on 68.
In the net they finished 11 under on 61.25 and 3 in front of Jack Buerckner and Nick Kelly 63.5 and Tom and Anita Medcalf on 63.75.
This weekend we contest the Telescope Tyres / Hankook Masters Monthly Medal with the day sponsor Peter Woods and Associates Chartered Accountants.
It is also the Pink Day at the club highlighting the Breast Cancer support cause.
VETERANS GOLF
By JOHN DWYER
New starting time for veterans golf
In a unanimous vote last Thursday after twin-towns veterans golf was decided that all competitions will
now be nominations from 9am for a 9.30am shot-gun start in both Parkes and Forbes.
In past years playing times were scheduled according to daylight savings, not so now, with winter/ summer tee times all the same.
This week Parkes will host twin-towns and it is hoped that the recent resurgence in playing numbers will continue with 36 players last week in Forbes including Peter Mawhinney from Grenfell and Greg Diner from Peak Hill.
Greg has found grass greens slightly different to his home club’s sand greens collecting the encouragement award for the second time is as many weeks.
The punter’s pal John Milton was as happy as backing a winner when he collected the major end of prizes top scoring with 38 points to declare “I didn’t think that would win”.
Played in Forbes John was joined at the trophy table by fellow host club member and equine follower Bruce Chandler who has been in good form of late to finish runner-up with 37 points. It was all Forbes with nearest-to-pin winners Steve Edwards (ninth hole) and Alf Davies 18th.
While Forbes again won the twin-towns shield with 215 points to Parkes’ 189.
Club Championship hat trick for Miller and McPhee
LADIES BOWLS
By LEA ORR
Well, thank goodness, that’s a wrap for the NRL season for 2025, the Grand Final being a bit of an anticlimax for most of us NSW fans.
The ground looked okay, but there are always complaints.
Not so for our pitch, a fabulous surface by the volunteers of ground control every time. Thanks Fellas!
A fantastic line-up of 24 bowlers on a pleasant spring day.
We celebrated our own back-toback premiers on Tuesday.
Maureen Miller and Jan McPhee have achieved the hat trick in winning the Club Major Pairs Championship for 2025.
Marja Iffland and Brenda Davies went down 12 – 16 in a friendly match but made good ground as they were down 6 – 15 at one stage.
Congratulations to all players on your attack and defence and to referee Liz for keeping the biff to a minimum.
Two Reserve Grade Minor Singles matches were in progress simultaneously.
Rookie, Nat Hancock, challenged one of our older raiders, Lynn Ryan, in the second round of the Minor Singles Competition.
Despite being out of practice, Lynn drew on her experience, taking an easy win, 25 – 12.
In the second Minor Singles match, two future club titans, Ann
Tracy and Tash Allen, made all the plays - gained ground, scored and fended off the opposition.
It was anyone’s game; Tash made a break, leading 15 – 6.
Six ends later, Ann did a “Bronco”, coming from behind, making score after score, taking 30 ends to reach the required 25 points, to Tash’s 19.
What an awesome gain.
Neither of the social games came down to “golden point” decisions.
Merilyn Rodgers/Chris “Bling” Curteis/Lorraine Baker (interchange Lea Orr) ably fended off their opposition to stay just in front on the scoreboard against Valmai Westcott/Chris Curteis/Fran Dixon, the score 16 – 12 at the whistle.
FUNDING IMPROVES SHIRE FACILITIES
■ From the front page
“And these upgrades have made it safer, more accessible and more enjoyable for everyone,” said Peter Kelly, president of the Trundle and District Progress Association.
“We’re proud to have worked with council to bring this vision to life.”
Over in Tullamore, working with Tullamore Inc, its Memorial Park received an upgrade to amenities totalling $163,759, which included installing a modular disabled toilet and connecting footpath.
Team discipline gave Gwenda Carty/Kay Craft/Lil Thomson/Janice MacMahon the winning mindset after giving away a 3-pointer on the first end.
Irene Trueber/Lyn Chambers/ Helen Clark/Cherie Frame tried everything to move forward.
Even a change of uniform could not give them an advantage.
Team MacMahon converted ends to points, 18 – 15.
The dragons in the club could not give away the jackpot to Rink 18.
It climbs to $90.
Lucky panthers pouncing on 100s club bucks were Chris, Lyn, Marja, Lorraine & Fran.
Don’t forget to support the “Colour” Trading Table next Tuesday, 14
October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Gifts to the value of $15 and mufti dress in any of the bright Cancersupport colours, not just pink! Proceeds from the day will go to CanAssist.
Friday twilight bowls commences October 10, 6.30 – 8.30pm. Teams of three, or singles catered for if names down by 6pm. Get your team together now for a very social night!
This Sunday October 12 is the Eddie McPhee Memorial Bowls day. Names on the board.
To play social bowls next Tuesday, 14 October, call the club, 68621446, between 9am– 9.30am with play to begin at 10am. Visitors welcome.
“The improvements at Memorial Park have made a real difference, especially in terms of accessibility,” Secretary of Tullamore Inc Emma Williams said.
“It’s wonderful to see our park becoming more inclusive and welcoming.”
Burrawang Park at Bogan Gate was given a small makeover with the help of the Bogan Gate Community Memorial Hall Inc.
This project included in-
$73,759 of the funds came from the NSW Government and council co-funded $90,000.
stalling new barbecue shelter furniture, footpaths and irrigation, and laying turf.
It came to a total cost of $100,728, with council adding the $728.
“Burrawang Park is now a more inviting space for all ages and abilities. These upgrades have truly revitalised a key community asset,” said Ron Umbers, president of the Bogan Gate Community Memorial Hall Inc.
All four initiatives were completed with Parkes Shire Council supporting as the project manager.
Zac Kelly (middle) with Grand Final Day Cup 2 person ambrose winners, Blake Porter and Jake Thompson.
PHOTO: Parkes Golf Club
A new long jump pit is among the $210,000 upgrade to Berryman Park at Trundle.
Another Sweet victory for Lexy
By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
Eugowra’s annual day of racing, fashion and celebration was capped off by a historic win in the Kriden Farms 2025 Canola Cup by locally owned three-year-old Sweet On Lexy.
Owned by Forbes’ Lex Crosby, who was Eugowra Harness Racing Club president for nine years and now president of the Forbes Diggers Harness Racing Club reflected on the significance of the win.
“A lot of these events I’ve developed and put together when I was president so it’s great to win,” Lex said.
Trained and driven by Bathurst’s Bernie Hewitt, Sweet On Lexy went into the $30,000 feature race as the $1.15 favourite and while expectations were high with a strong heat performance the weekend before, the race was hard-fought with Sweet On Lexy drawing barrier nine.
“You never know in racing, he had the form to win but it was a tough run,” Lex said.
Sweet On Lexy is the ninth generation of a mare Lex’s father bought back in 1955.
“We’ve been breeding from that family for 70 years, I’m 72 now so all my life I’ve grown up with that family of horses.”
Sweet On Lexy’s dam, I’m With Lexy claimed the same race in 2017 adding to the emotion of the win for Lex and making this the first time a horse and it’s dam have both won the Canola Cup.
Local contender Denver Colorado, trained by Forbes’
Jason Gaffney and driven by Canowindra’s Mat Rue placed seventh in the highly contested Cup.
The Gundamain Feedlot Canola Cup Gold Consolation was also taken out by trainer and driver Bernie Hewitt, this time with locally owned pacer Watch Me Raider who is raced by Ashley Hazell of Forbes and Dean Nealon of Grenfell.
The day was filled with some incredible racing including a breakthrough moment for Bathurst’s 16-yearold Ella Turnbull who raced
in her fourth drive to claim her first career win aboard Kadar in the Cabonne Shire Council and Forbes Livestock Pace.
Kadar is trained by Ella’s dad Josh Turnbull and owned by her mum Jess Turnbull.
Race caller on the day, Craig Dumesny said that was a big effort for Ella considering she has only just started driving.
Other winners in the ninerace program included Tukurua (Harrison Ross), Jasperstimetoshine (Jye Coney), Shevchenko (Jett Turnbull),
Townsend and Simpson advance to semi finals
PARKES BOWLS
By COL MILLER
Saturday social bowls we had 26 bowlers on the green.
On Rink 15 Warren Bevan and Jake Brown had a solid win over Graham Dixon and Dave Reilly 31 to 15.
Rink 16 Valmai Westcott and Geoff Freeman won 18 to 7 over Wes Westcott and Rob Irving.
Rink 17 Donna Day and Mick Simpson had a win 22 to 13 over Therese Glasheen and Gary McPhee.
Rink 20 Darren Cassidy and Mark Dwyer had a victory over John Ward and Brian Townsend 26 to 16.
On the top green Rink 9 Bob Freeman, Jo Simpson and Col Mudie had a narrow win over Dave Parker, Mick Valentine and Rob Lacey 18 to 15. Rink 11 Geoff Smith and Steve Turner won 21 to 17 over Col Hayward and Ian Simpson.
On Sunday we had two games of the Men’s Major Singles quarter finals.
On Rink 2 it was a battle of the Townsends Joc and Greg. The game was close from start to finish it was 9 all then 15 all 16 all 20 all then Joc was able to win 2 ends to take the game 25 to 22. Joc now proceeds to the Semi Finals.
The second game was be tween Mick Went and Tony Riordan. Tony got off to a slow start and was down 12 to 4 but fought back to be down only 13 to 10.
However from this point Mick put the foot down and took the game 25 to 10.
Mick also moves to the Semi Finals.
Over the Long Weekend
Brett Frame and Mark Fitzalan travelled to Nyngan to play in the Bogan River Classic Pairs. They made it all the way to the final only to go down but a great effort by these two play ers.
The Eddie McPhee Memorial Day is on this Sunday, 12 Octo ber. 9am for 9.30am start and mufti dress code.
There may be one or two spots left so be quick and con tact the club on 68621446 or put your name on the board.
Sunday morning bowls com mences at 10am on Sunday, 19 October, 2025 only $10 per player and there will be Bacon and Egg Rolls for $5.
The Lucky Rink this Thurs day is back to $100 and the Members Badge Draw is $3,000 this Friday but do not forget your membership card and membership must be up to date so see you at the Club.
Reason to Party (Olivia Frisby), Auntie Lou (Isobel Ross) and Cassius Deck (Amanda Turnbull).
Craig added the Eugowra Harness Racing Club were rewarded for their hard work when a huge crowd attended the famous Canola Cup race meeting.
“There was so much for the patrons to take in,” he said.
“It was a great day with a massive crowd which is pretty significant that Eugowra can still attract such a big crowd to harness racing.”
CANOLA CUP
Rebecca Crosby, Heidi and Olivia Holland celebrated Sweet On Lexy’s win by taking the Canola Cup on a victory lap around the track.
Cup Consolation with trainer and driver Bernie Hewitt. Gundamain Feedlot sponsors Tess and Andrew Herbert congratulate Watch Me Raider owner Dean Nealon.
Joc Townsend will advance to the Men’s Major Singles semi finals after a 25 to 22 win over Greg Townsend. PHOTO: Jenny Kingham
Achievements on field celebrated
■ From back page
The 2025 Player of the Year award was taken home by Tom Phillips who put in a solid season for the Spacemen and looks to be an early signing for 2026.
The club has several memorial awards but none more poignant than the 43rd Steve Sullivan Memorial Award presented by Steve’s parents Brenda and John to the well-deserved Taj Lovett.
Taj was also awarded PMP 2025 try of the Year, with a spectacular chip and chase to score under the posts.
A new award was given this year “Spacemen Legend” and it was awarded to the everyouthful Epi Sadrodro with 235 games and 77 tries.
The other main awards were: First Grade.
Best Back - Joseph Dwyer. Best Forward - Ben Thomson. Coaches Award - Eden Lydford. Best & Fairest Runner Up - Cody Crisp. Old Boys Award - Tom Phillips. Coachman Hotel/Motel Sponsors Award with two recipients - Mitch Wright and Jake Hutchings.
Brian Usher Memorial Best Defensive Player - Cody Crisp. FS & KA King Memorial
Award – Junior Igila. Jim Creith Memorial Clubman of the Year – Tim Taylor. Reserve Grade.
Best Back - Will Taylor. Best Forward - Zac Payseno. Coaches Award - Riley Thomson. Best & Fairest Runner Up - Luke Clarke. Best & Fairest - Tyler Yeo.
George Wright Shield Managers Award - Cameron Dent. Old Boys Award - Luke Clarke.
Under 18’s.
Best Back - Oakley Fliedner. Best Forward - Bryce O’Malley. Coaches Award - Ryan Cox. Best & Fairest Charles Dwyer Memorial Shield - Ethan Moran. Old Boys Award - Taj Lovett. Jock Colley Memorial Trophy Rookie of the Year - Sonny MacGregor and Grace MacGregor.
League Tag.
Best Back - Ash Ward. Best Forward - Malia Morrison. Coaches Award was presented to two recipients - Joan Carolan and Lillian Gosper. Best & Fairest Runner Up - Leni Constable.
Best & Fairest – Malia Morrison. League Tag Player of the year - Leni Constable. Old Boys Award - Leni Constable.
The first Grade, Best & Fairest Runner Up was Cody Crisp.
First Grade, Best Forward award was presented to Ben Thomson.
The First Grade Coaches Award was presented to Eden Lydford.
2025 Pres Dinner First Grade, Coachman Sponsors Award - Jake Hutchings pictured and Mitch Wright absent. Presented by Tony Todd, Terrie Clark, Tony and Sam Dwyer.
The First Grade, FS & KA King Memorial Award was presented to to Junior Igila.
Pictured right: The Jim Creith Memorial Clubman of the Year was presented to Tim Taylor by Peter Creith and Tony Dwyer.
The First Grade, Old Boys Award was presented to Tom Phillips by John Kennedy, Tony
TOM PHILLIPS IS PLAYER OF THE YEAR FOR SPACEMEN
RUGBY LEAGUE
By ALAN MACDONALD
The 2025 Peter McDonald Premiership was a great season for the Spacemen and the committee utilized 2025 to rebuild and retain most of this year’s players with some exciting new signings for 2026.
To give an example of Parkes club spirit for 2025, Parkes had six reserves on the sideline for Reserve
Grade at Nyngan (the longest trip for the year). This showed the commitment that is evolving in the club. 2026 looks to be building into a great season for Parkes.
President Tony Dwyer thanks the players, coaches, committee, sponsors and spectators for a wonderful and entertaining 2025 season.
The next AGM for the club will take place on Monday
13th October 2025.
Members of the club gathered for the Parkes Spacemen Presentation Dinner on Friday 12 September.
The dinner was an enjoyable night with one of the biggest crowds in attendance.
The Coachman Hotel Motel dinning room was decorated in Red, White and Blue of the Spacemen colours and those attending were dressed semi formal.
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Something for the whole family Private Event Packages all inclusive Spring Fling tickets available
• 6 Thrilling Races
• Fashions on the field
• Bar, TAB & Canteen
• FREE Jumping Castles
• FREE Face Painting for the kids
• Courtesy Bus departing Club Forbes from 12 noon Saturday October 11, 2025
to buy Spring Fling tickets
2025 SPACEMEN FIRST GRANDE PLAYER OF THE YEAR WENT TO TOM PHILLIPS, PRESENTED BY TONY DWYER AND SAM DWYER.
