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PARKES Country Womens Association was formed on 4 April 1924, and 100 years later is still a vibrant active group supporting women in the Parkes community.
On Saturday, NSW State CWA Vice President Jan Kerr from Canowindra welcomed a crowd of more than 100 people to a high tea celebrating the occasion and spoke briefly about the continuing role of the CWA in communities across NSW.
Full story with more photos to come in a future edition.
NEARLY two years on from the 2022 flood disasters, affected residents can start applying for buybacks, raising, relocation or flood resilience improvements.
The Central West Resilient Homes package opened for applications online Monday, October 28, with Reconstruction Authority NSW staff to be on the ground to help residents
with the process. They will have a ‘pop up’ hub in Parkes today, Thursday, October 31, with appointments or drop-ins welcome at the Cooke Park Pavilion between 10am and 1pm, and 2 and 3pm.
To make an appointment phone 1800 844 085.
The team will be at Trundle Services and Citizens Club on Thursday, November 14, from 11am to
midday and 1-2pm.
Maps indicating the areas prioritised for different types of support are now available online, with individual circumstances to be taken into account.
Areas of Parkes along the Goobang Creek and parts of Trundle as well as Forbes and Eugowra are flagged for resilience measures, which include raising or relocating a home,
rebuilding a more resilient home or retrofitting homes with more resilient building materials.
All levels of government gathered in Eugowra on Saturday to announce the opening of applications, with Federal Minister for Emergency Management Senator Jenny McAllister, and State Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib standing with our local
State and Federal MPs and the region’s mayors.
Senator McAllister said the program was designed to ensure central west communities would be more resilient against future disaster.
“I encourage eligible homeowners to apply for this funding so we can minimise the impacts on homes and families going forward,” she said.
All the details and applications are available online via nsw.gov.au/ resilienthomesprogram There is $40 million in the housing package to be shared across Forbes, Cabonne, Parkes and Lachlan shires, but for some affected residents attending the announcement, the support comes after they’ve already rebuilt.
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CINDERELLA AND THE CRYSTAL SLIP-
PER October 25 - November 9
Parkes M and D is proud to present Cinderella and the Crystal Slipper. This production is a traditional Pantomime by Brian Luff a musical comedy and fun for the whole family. Tickets are now available at https://www. parkesmandd.com.au/box-office
ADULT SURVIVORS OF CHILD ABUSE
Friday, November 1
The Adult Survivors of Child Abuse - Cowra Support Group meets on the first Friday of each month from 12:30 to 14:30 and is open to survivors of all communities. All details online via: recover.itmatters.com.au. Alternatively, call Pascale, the facilitator, on 0458 698 460.
PARKES MEN WALK AND TALK
Sunday, November 3
Coffee and a walk for men’s mental health and wellbeing. Are you keen for a free coffee and a chat all while taking a walk? Dan, Phil, Alex and Dave invite you to along to the inaugural Parkes Men Walk and Talk. Kicking off from 9am at the Parkes Coffee Pot for a free coffee and then a 30-45 minute walk. Bring a mate along for the morning.
RALLYING TO SUPPORT THE MCGRATH FOUNDATION
Saturday, November 9
The Hey Sis Project with Asha will be hosting an event at the Parkes Tennis Club from 1pm to 4pm to raise funds for the McGrath Foundation. There will be music, raffles, afternoon tea, and some fun tennis. Make sure you wear pink as there will be prizes for the best dressed. To register and pay $5 per person please contact Asha on 0466417716. Registrations close November 6.
EUGOWRA CATCHMENT LANDCARE
Saturday, November 9
At Pioneer Park in Eugowra from 4pm listen to ecologist Adam Kerezsy about the health of our catchment and the ecosystem it supports. Connect with others working to help the community and catchment thrive and lean how to transform our waterways and why it matters. BBQ available, please register for catering via humanitix.
MR PERFECT BBQ
Sunday, November 10
From 11:30am to 1:30pm at Memorial Hill, Rotary Park, Mr Perfect BBQ for men’s mental health will be held. All welcome.
NATION’S BIGGEST GARAGE SALE TRAIL
November 9-10 and 16-17
Over two big weekends the Garage Sale Trail will be coming to Parkes Shire, with the event offering savvy shoppers everything from the essentials you need, to the preloved gems you want. Parkes Shire residents are invited to host their own garage sale or join a group sale in their neighbourhood. Register your garage sale for free at https://
www.garagesaletrail.com.au/Parkes
EUGOWRA CHRISTMAS SHOPPING NIGHT
Friday, November 15
Eugowra businesses will be open late and local markets and stall holders will be in attendance from 5pm to 8pm. For enquiries email hello@visiteugowra.com.au
KNIT AND KNATTER
Thursday, November 21
Calling all knitting enthusiasts and crochet lovers! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, Craft Corner would love to welcome you to join their warm and welcoming group at Craft Corner Parkes. Please bring a gold coin donation for morning tea.
THE PIANO MAN PRESENTS
Saturday, November 23
For one night only, join the Little Theatre, Parkes, where some of the region’s finest musicians will come together to put on a fantastic evening of music, and to raise money for local Mental Health awareness charities. Tickets are now available via https://37819787740.sales.ticketsearch.com/ sales/sales
CHRISTMAS PARADE AND FESTIVAL
Friday, December 6
The Parkes Action Club Christmas parade and carnival sees schools, community groups and local businesses decorate floats for the annual parade at 6pm. Following the parade a range of market stalls will be set up in Cooke Park allowing you to get some
Christmas shopping done from local businesses. If you would like to be part of the parade or set up a stall email parkesactionclub@gmail.com or contact their facebook page by Sunday, November 17.
TRUNDLE BACK IN TIME - 100 YEARS OF JOHN DEERE
March 15 and 16
Trundle Back in Time 2025 will be the biggest year yet celebrating 100 years of John Deere. The 2025 tractor pull theme for next year is ‘Show us ya Tracks’.
EUGOWRA BOOTS AND BOWTIES BALL
Saturday, April 5
Save the date! This is a fundraiser ball not to be missed presented by the Eugowra Public School P and C.
The Parkes Champion-Post welcomes your thoughts and feedback on issues in the Parkes community. If you have a story lead or prepared article and photographs you’d like published contact the senior journalist Renee Powell on 0448 238 023. A new Parkes Champion-Post office is planned to open in Clarinda Street in the coming months.
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By DAVID ELLERY
While Trundle is best known for its Abba Festival, Carolyn Keep, a local business woman and cancer survivor, has spent the last nine years growing a companion event that is on track to have raised well over $200,000 for the Cancer Council by the middle of the decade.
That’s an amazing achievement for what is essentially a one woman show bolstered by a small band of dedicated and enthusiastic local volunteers.
This year’s “Pink Night”, held at the town’s Golf Club, is expected to raise at least $40,000.
$35,000 has already been collected and the funds are still rolling in.
That will bring the total raised since the event began to almost $190,000.
Ms Keep, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, said last Friday’s (October 18) event – which was attended by an estimated 900 people – was the best “Pink Night” yet.
While admission to the event, which has been sponsored by the Trundle Services and Citizens Club since its inception, is free its many
supporters come cashed up and ready to spend.
The big money earners are the raffles and the charity auction.
This year one family coughed up $5500 for a Queensland luxury resort holiday and a Rugby League tragic bid $500 for a State of Origin jersey signed by Rabbitoh’s great Jack Wighton.
While some of the raffle prizes are also donated most of the 71 items on offer were paid for by a substantial do-
nation from the Trundle Services and Citizen’s Club.
Ms Keep, who said “Pink Night” had developed its own vibe and was now attracting people to the town in its own right, said the supporters were an eclectic group who came from “all over”.
One table of four women from Wollongong had seen a post on social media and thought it would be a fun thing to do.
“Social media has worked really well for us,” Ms Keep said.
“Some people are here for Abba, some are here for “Pink Night” and a lot are here for both.
“The bidding support is fantastic. I think that is because cancer, even though it is a terrible disease, is a leveller. Everybody either knows somebody who has had it or has had it themselves. It touches us all”.
Ms Keep is impressed by the progress in diagnosing and treating cancer in the last decade – but says much
more needs to be done to ensure women in regional and remote communities are on an equal footing in terms of access to treatment and support as their urban counterparts.
“My cancer was detected because I was eligible for a free mammogram when I turned 50,” she said. “If I hadn’t done that things may have turned out very differently for myself and my family”.
Erin O’Leary, the guest
speaker who comes from Peak Hill, highlighted the fact that although the qualifying age for a free mammogram had now been dropped to 40, younger women such as herself were still slipping through the cracks.
Ms O’Leary’s concerns about a lump in her breast were initially dismissed. If she had not sought a second opinion she might not have been diagnosed until it was too late.
Ms Keep, who devotes hundreds of hours preparing for “Pink Night” every year in addition to working in the family’s hardware store with her husband Gary, said she had been very well supported during her own illness.
“My drive is to make sure all women with cancer get access to the best possible support wherever they live,” she said.
“Women in the regions face unique challenges when cancer or other illness strikes. We have to leave our homes, our families and our local support networks for treatment. And access to specialists is always a challenge.
“We need to do everything we can to bridge that healthcare divide”.
PARKES is in the running for NSW Tidy Towns honours for 2024.
Parkes - through Parkes Shire Council and Central West Lachlan Landcare - has four projects shortlisted for award at this weekend’s Keep Australia Beautiful Awards and is in the running for the overall Tidy Towns award.
The categories we are shortlisted for are:
• Liveable Towns Award: Galing Gindhay Water Play and Lake Endeavour Places to Swim Project
• Community Spirit and Inclusion Award: Homegrown Parkes Community Events
• Biodiversity Conservation Award: Waders and Woodlands: Parkes Wetlands
• Overall Tidy Town Award
Deputy Mayor of Parkes Shire, Cr Marg Applebee, celebrated the recognition and
commended the efforts of everyone involved in delivering these impactful projects.
“We are incredibly proud to see Parkes Shire recognised at this level,” Cr Applebee said.
“These achievements would not be possible without the collaborative efforts of Council staff, local contractors, community volunteers, and the generous support of our partners.
“From inclusive play spaces to wetlands conservation, each of these initiatives has been designed with the goal of improving the lives of our residents and protecting our environment.”
The projects that are under consideration are:
Galing Gindhay Water Play and Lake Endeavour Project – Finalist for Liveable Towns Award: This inclusive space
Joey and Joel Hazleton enjoying the new splash park, which is one of the Parkes projects shortlisted for this weekend’s Keep Australia Beautiful NSW awards. PHOTO: Jenny Kingham
combines water play, adventure elements, and shaded seating, making it enjoyable for all ages. The project integrates Wiradjuri cultural knowledge and highlights the local water story through design and storytelling.
Homegrown Parkes Community Events – Finalist for
Community Spirit and Inclusion Award: Homegrown Parkes is a free, communitydriven event that brings together people of all ages to celebrate local food, art, and sustainability.
With various activities and performances, it fosters community engagement and
promotes sustainable living.
Waders and Woodlands: Parkes Wetlands – Finalist for Biodiversity Conservation Award: Parkes Shire Council has rehabilitated 25 hectares into a thriving wetland ecosystem, supporting native flora and fauna.
The wetlands serve as an essential habitat for migratory and threatened bird species and feature more than 3,000 native plants and macrophytes. This site has already attracted a range of bird species, marking significant ecological restoration and fulfilling a critical community desire for accessible green spaces.
Raw Water Storage Lagoon (RWSL) – Contributing to the Overall Tidy Town Award:
The RWSL is a key water security project, storing and managing water using solar
energy and gravity. It ensures reliable water supply for the Shire while reducing CO2 emissions by over 900 tons annually
The 2024 Tidy Towns Awards winners will be announced on Saturday 2 November in Bathurst.
Category winners will be celebrated at The Greens on William in the morning, and the Overall 2024.
Tidy Town Winner will be announced at a dinner at the Bathurst Harness Racing Club.
Parkes Shire Council is honoured to be recognised among the state’s best in sustainability, community development, and environmental preservation.
Keep Australia Beautiful NSW has been running the Tidy Towns program since 1981.
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A PARKES water pipeline still lies damaged nearly two years on from the catastrophic November 2022 flood event, because it doesn’t fit funding for disaster recovery.
Eight kilometres of water supply main from Lake Endeavour was destroyed and the Beargamil dam wall damaged in the unprecedented flooding of the night of November 13 to 14, 2022.
Repairs remain unfunded, Parkes Shire Council general manager Kent Boyd has explained, because water supply and sewer infrastructure is not covered by standard State and Commonwealth Disaster Recovery arrangements that cover roads and bridges.
“Water supply and sewer assets ... do not meet the requirements that damaged assets must be owned (or operated) and maintained by state or local government and that in the operation of the asset provides services free of charge or at a rate that is 50 percent or less of the cost to provide those services,” Mr Boyd said.
“Unfortunately, now nearly two years after the catastrophic floods which devastated the Central West of NSW, damaged water and sewer infrastructure remains unfunded.
“Funding of damaged water/ sewer infrastructure now relies solely on direct funding by the NSW Government.”
The issue has ben raised with all levels of government: Member for Orange Philip Donato bringing it to NSW Parliament and our Federal MP Michael McCormack with Senator Perrin Davey touring the site.
It’s an issue that needs to be addressed at a broader level, and Parkes Shire Council has lodged a motion to the Local Government NSW Conference, “That Local Government NSW lobbies the NSW State Government and the Australian Government for explicit inclusion of Water Supply and Sewer Assets in State and Commonwealth Disaster Recov-
ery Funding arrangements.”
Mr Donato has announced he’ll be raising the matter in the next NSW Parliamentary sittings, noting that Parkes and Cabonne shires still require funding for critical water infrastructure damaged in the floods.
Ms Davey, while in Parkes, said it was an issue she’d endeavour to look at.
HUNDREDS of people with disabilities are “languishing” in public hospitals while they wait for adequate support, leaving them vulnerable to harm and infection, an inquiry has been told.
Workforce shortages and a lack of disability accommodation in rural areas has led to an increase in NDIS participants staying in hospital, Western NSW Local Health District chief executive Mark Spittal said.
NSW hospitals had 294 such people yet to be discharged in early October because no NDIS supports were in place or their assessments had not been finalised.
“Hospitals are the providers of last resort for people whose supports have broken down,” Mr Spittal told the federal inquiry
examining the experience of rural NDIS participants in Dubbo on Thursday.
Being in a hospital setting left people with disabilities at greater risk, he said.
“That’s certainly not the place that somebody with a significant disability should be languishing.
“Their risk of acquiring infection, the risk of being marginalised because the acute care needs of somebody else in the ward will take predominance and, as a result, being unintentionally harmed are very, very high.”
An NDIS assessment can take several weeks involving a number of health practitioners at a time when GPs in major regional centres like Dubbo and Orange
had closed their books, he said.
“If you’re a highly complex person with highly-complex disabilities needing access to primary care and you do not already have a (GP), your chances of being able to execute that are virtually zero,” Mr Spittal said.
People living with disabilities in small towns were also having to move and leave their families behind to access specialised support, he said.
Parkes is struggling with a shortage of GPs, while a Salvation Army 70-bed aged care home recently closed.
Several elderly residents had to move to interstate facilities, Parkes Shire Mayor Neil Westcott said.
“There’s just nowhere else for them to attend,” Mr Westcott told the inquiry.
“Doing anything in the regions is seemingly harder.”
The inquiry, which has sat in Darwin, Broome and Canberra, is looking at the experience of rural participants and the availability of supports, including culturally appropriate care for Indigenous people.
Mr Spittal said the committee should consider a model in which health services and non-government organisations pool their disability workforce.
“If we can find far more effective ways to collaborate, to do place-based planning ... we will get benefits for both systems.”
The inquiry will hold a hearing in regional Victoria in November.
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Opening night of Cinderella and the Crystal Slipper at the Parkes M and D was full of musical comedy and fun for the whole family. There is still tickets available so make sure to book your seat now via the Parkes M and D website.
The show will be running for the next two weekends each Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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The Resilient Homes package has been described as “too little, too late” for some residents who have already made repairs almost two years on.
Federal Member for Calare Andrew Gee was there Saturday to welcome the housing package but followed it up with a call for more support.
“We are now two years on from the disaster, and many people have already carried out building work which did not include floodproofing because this package wasn’t available then and it’s too late to incorporate it into work now,” he said.
“The retrofitting funding is only for flood-proofing works and won’t cover more general building work that residents need help with such as painting, flooring, plaster boarding and electricals.
“General rebuilding work like this needs to be included with retrospective claims allowed.”
Community leaders sought assurance ongoing cooperation and further funding would be made available to the community if the $40 million housing package was exhausted.
“We do welcome the commencement of this program, and also encourage both the State and Federal Governments to continue to support from the discussions with our local mayors,” Eugowra resident and president of the Progress and Promotion Association Sean Haynes said.
“We do believe that this program will be oversubscribed, and we just ask for their continued
What is included in the $40 million Central West Resilient Homes program?
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support in funding this program to ensure that all of our residents are able to return to their longterm accommodation.”
NSW Reconstruction Authority
CEO Mal Lanyon said part of the community engagement to date had been to understand the demand for the funding.
“With the registrations opening on Monday, we’ll get a better idea of the demand for the program, and we’ll continue to work with government,” he said.
“The scale and complexity of the floods means that the program needs to be designed to actually reflect what the community want.
“We’ve been really clear to say that we wanted to hear from the community, from the community leaders to make sure that that was reflective and the community were
at the centre of the program.
“So it has taken time, and for that now we really want to move forward.”
Our State MP Philip Donato, who has chaired the community leaders forum established when the funding was announced earlier this year, acknowledged the time that has passed since the flood events.
“I’d like to thank the Reconstruction Authority for the work they’ve been doing behind the scenes as well to getting it to this stage,” he said at Saturday’s announcement.
“It’s not lost on me ... it’s been nearly two years, but we’re here now. We’re here to announce that the program opens officially on Monday, and it’s a terrific announcement to be finally able to do that.”
The details of the package including maps of prioritised areas are available online through nsw.gov.
au/resilienthomesprogram
There are three tiers of assistance based on the flood mapping.
They are:
Home buybacks – for homes in areas of very high flood risk, where properties may be eligible for voluntary purchase. There are areas in Eugowra and Molong, with a small area in Parkes, prioritised for this program.
Resilient measures – grant funding of between $50,000 and $100,000 to assist with raising liveable areas of their home, relocating their home, rebuilding a more resilient home or retrofitting their home with more resilient materials and innovative design features. Additional funding through a co-contribution option may also be available if the costs of works exceed the grant funding.
There are significant areas of Eugowra, Forbes and Trundle with indicated eligibility for this program.
Home assessments – a flood resilience expert will help identify opportunities to increase the resilience of a home and provide advice to the home owner.
The program covers the Local Government Areas of Cabonne, Forbes, Lachlan and Parkes, with mapping indicating eligibility available on the program website or by visiting Reconstruction NSW teams.
The maps are the same as those brought to the community for consultation earlier this year.
Reconstruction explains the ar-
eas at highest risk have been determined based on a range of modelled flood scenarios, which have taken into account:
how often flooding is likely to occur;
depth of the water;
how quickly the water flows;
how much warning time people might have to evacuate;
how severe the impact of the flood/s were on the property, including properties assessed as destroyed, uninhabitable or structurally compromised; and
a homeowner’s individual and exceptional circumstances.
The website asks that you have digital versions of the following documents ready to attach to the form:
Evidence that you are the owner of the property (such as a recent rates notice)
Insurance policies from the time of the flood and other relevant correspondence from your insurer, including any documentation regarding claims and benefits received, if relevant
Copies of leases or tenancy agreements, if relevant
Photos of the property before and after the flood
Receipts for any renovations or repairs done after the flood. Homes in the highest risk areas and with the most damage are being assessed first.
For more information visit the website, with applications via an online form at nsw.gov.au/ resilienthomesprogram
Or go to Cooke Park Pavilion today (Thursday) from 10am to 1pm or 2 to 3pm.
THE Central West Car Club’s annual Show and Shine saw 116 vehicle entries put on display, ranging from dune buggies to the ever popular utes and local vehicles, as well as tractors and stationary engines.
Another great display and great day out!
By JEFF McCLURG
THE Central West Car Club hosted their annual Car Show on Saturday, October 19.
A damp and cloudy start to the day did not dampen the spirits of those who brought their cars along, or the attendees at the annual Show & Shine.
Entry was by gold coin donation, with all funds going to support Parkes CanAssist with their work supporting people with cancer in the Parkes district. Canassist support all who ask, with no means test involved.
The day saw 116 vehicle entries put on display, ranging from dune buggies to the ever popular utes and local vehicles, as well as tractors and stationary engines.
Best Classic Bike sponsored by Tyrepower: Won by Mick Beuzeville with his 1954 BSA B33.
Best Modern Bike sponsored by Kustom Autospa: Won by Tex Quigg with his 2014 Harley Davidson Street Glide.
Best Custom Bike sponsored by Shannons: Won by James Symington with his 2017 Harley Davidson Breakout.
Top Sedan sponsored by Littlewoods: Won by Neil Dodds with his 1936 Dodge 6.
Top Ute sponsored by Littlewoods: Won by Garry Rosser with his 1972 HQ One Tonner.
Top Van sponsored by Tyrepower: Won by Hugh Hall with his 1978 HZ Holden Sandman.
Top Coupe sponsored by Tyrepower: Won by Hud Johntson with his 1934 Ford coupe.
Top Hot Rod / Custom sponsored by Shannons: Won by Matt Rendell with his 1951 Chev Pickup.
Top Survivor sponsored by Kustom Autospa: Won by Greg and Belinda Parsons with their 1972 HQ Holden GTS Monaro coupe.
Best Truck sponsored
by Kustom Autospa: Won by Graham Hoy with his 1941 Chevrolet.
Best Display/ Combo sponsored by Tyrepower: Won by Erik Lensson with his 1990 Landrover and Trailer.
Encouragement Award sponsored by Kustom Autospa: Won by Tony McGrath with his 1963 XL Facon sedan.
Sponsors Choice sponsored by Tyrepower: Won by Dean and Hayley Lavers with their 1953 FJ Holden sedan.
Sponsors Choice sponsored by Kustom Autospa: Won by Greg Gordon with his1985 Holden VK Commodore sedan.
Sponsors Choice sponsored by Shannons: Won by Cameron Scarce with his 1972 Norton Commando motorbike.
Sponsors Choice sponsored by Littlewoods: Won by Rick and Jenny Bakewell with their 1977 HX Holden Sandman ute.
Sponsors Choice sponsored by Littlewoods: Won by Tony McGrath with his 1937 Ford ute.
Best TRACTOR sponsored by CWCC: Won by Richard Jefferay with his 1950 Ferguson TEA20.
Best B & S Ute sponsored by CWCC: Won by Sam Dewick with their 2009 Ford Falcon.
Aidan Ashcroft Memorial sponsored by CWCC: Won by Chrissy Fresssard with her 1992 GMC Vandura van.
VEHICLE OF SHOW sponsored by Littlewoods: Won by Garry Rosser with his 1972 HQ Holden One Tonner.
Best Ute Original sponsored by Tyrepower: Won by Greg Gordon with his 1984 WB Holden ute.
Best Ute Modified sponsored by Kustom Autospa: Won by Scott Allen with his 2002 VY Holden SS ute.
TOP WAGON sponsored by Littlewoods: Won by Mick
Falcon wagon.
By PHILIP DONATO, MEMBER FOR ORANGE
Over the weekend I joined NSW Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib at the Eugowra SES HQ for the official handover of a new Gemini inflatable rescue boat, ready for the storm season.
The amazing SES volunteers did an amazing job in rapidly responding to the flood which devastated the town of Eugowra almost two years ago, so it was great to be there and extend our gratitude and provide them with essential equipment to enhance their capability for any future emergency response.
New boats, rescue and storm vehicles and ark angels have been delivered to NSW State Emergency Service (SES) units across the state, including Eugowra,
Canowindra and Molong. I thank Minister Dib for his ongoing support and interest on in our emergency services across the electorate.
RESILIENT HOMES PACK-
AGE - ANNOUNCED: I was pleased to join with Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib MP and Federal Senator and Emergency Services Minister Julie McAllister in Eugowra on Saturday, to officially announce the opening of the $40 million Resilient Homes Package for eligible Central West flood-impacted residents. As the chairperson of the Community Leaders Forum, I have worked diligently, in partnership with the NSW Reconstruction Authority, to ensure this package is being rolled out to assist affected residents in moving forward.
WOMEN IN MINING: Last
Thursday evening I attended the 2024 NSW Mining Annual Parliamentary Dinner, hosted by the NSW Mineral Council at NSW Parliament.
The Orange electorate benefits significantly from mining, which is important to the local economy.
It was great to meet a couple of women who are instrumental to the success of mining in our electorate.
I was honoured to share a table with Newmont Cadia Deputy General Manager Jade Little, and Nadine Heal, Evolution Mining Lake Cowal
Operations Open Pit Supervisor – recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Tradeswoman/ Operator/Technician in Australian Resources Award.
Mines across the electorate provide wonderful and rewarding career opportunities for men and women alike.
ADDRESSING THE STIFF UPPER LIP: MOVEMBER is on its way. Last week I joined fellow members of parliament in promoting this annual awareness and fundraising event - for men’s health. As most of you know I’m pretty passionate about advocating for men’s health, and I try my best to lead by example.
Fellas, we all need to do more to take active steps to look after our own healthand not bury our heads in the sand. I implore all men – do not ignore your health! Ladies, please encourage the men in your lives to prioritise their health, too.
I look forward to seeing men cultivating moustaches during November, raising awareness and funds for men’s health, and a few chuckles too.
By PARKES VET
IS your older pet suddenly having difficulties walking?
Senior pets can be at risk of specific age-related issues that can impair their ability to move normally.
There are a few potential causes of sudden changes in your older pet’s mobility.
Spinal Pain - Whilst spinal pain can occur in any pet
(particularly in long-backed breeds such as dachshunds), older pets are at an increased risk of specific spinal issues, including progressive intervertebral disc disease (gradually bulging discs within the spine), spinal tumours and arthritic changes within the bones of the spine.
Pets with spinal issues may show non-specific symptoms
such as a reluctance to move, intermittent yelping, trouble eating and drinking comfortably, or changes in behaviour.
If the spinal cord becomes significantly compressed, these pets may also develop neurological problems, affecting their coordination, leg strength, or continence (ability to control urination or bowel movements).
Degenerative Joint Disease - As well as arthritis of the spine, older pets are also commonly affected by degenerative joint disease (a type of arthritis) in areas such as the hips, knees, and elbows.
Along with general stiffness (particularly after rest), slowing on walks, and sometimes a reluctance to jump up or climb stairs, affected
pets may worsen suddenly after an awkward slip or fall and show significant pain and lameness. Geriatric Vestibular Disease - Geriatric vestibular disease is when older pets suddenly develop vertigolike symptoms, which usually cause them to have an uncontrollable head tilt and generalised loss of balance.
They may also feel quite nauseous and be reluctant to eat and drink. The exact cause of this condition is unclear. If your pet shows a sudden change in their mobility, call us at Parkes Vet today to consult our experienced team promptly.
With the proper support, we can hopefully have your pet back on track quickly!
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By MARG APPLEBEE
CENTRAL WEST LACHLAN LANDCARE
We were so thrilled to welcome back Kindergarten classes to our Kindy Enviro Morning at Kelly Reserve.
We have previously held water focused days at Kelly Reserve with Kindergarten students from the Parkes Shire, but…this time we could also incorporate the Splash Park and share the water story as well!
We were pleased to welcome Parkes Public School, Parkes Christian School, Parkes East Public School, Holy Family Parish School and Bogan Gate Public School to Kelly Reserve for our morning of fun learning about water in Water Week!
In partnership with Parkes Shire Council, Central West Lachlan Landcare were thrilled to host the day with over 150 students joining in educational activities to learn more about looking after our waterways.
Students participated in workshops covering wetlands, water sources, water use, water in min-
ing, Wiradjuri culture and much more!
Hannah Farrant-Jayet talked to children about our water systems and pollutants, using waterbeads to represent our waste water and water recycling.
Bronte O’Shannessy provided an overview of a beautiful new Splash Park and explained that the components of the splash park represent the many parts of our water system that supports our Shire.
Chris Higgins spoke about the
water requirements for mining, transport of water to the mine and how it is managed to support the delivery of the copper, gold and silver concentrate….I even heard a rumour from one of the children that they are mining diamonds!
Of course, a big thanks to Larry Brandy for also providing a workshop on Wiradjuri culture, which is always fun and interactive.
I had the opportunity to talk about wetlands (and waterways), flagging some of the wetland spaces that we have in our local communities and the important role that they play in absorbing contaminants, slowing the flow of water and providing habitat for local birds, fish and turtles.
All of our presenters backed up after Eco Day the day before. A massive thank you!
We are looking forward to being able to make these workshops accessible to more children in 2025.
More pics via our social media pages @cwllandcare or contact Marg Applebee on 0418 611 053.
This initiative is made possible by the NSW Landcare Enabling Program, a collaboration between Local Land Services and Landcare NSW supported by the NSW Government.
For further information on this article, please go to www.centralwestlachlanlandcare.org or intagram, facebook or twitter.
MONDAY’S CATTLE SALE
Yarding 1844 (up 581)
Numbers lifted by 581 for a yarding of 1844 cattle.
Quality was mixed with mostly feeder weights penned along with good supplies of prime yearlings.
Heavy grown cattle were limited along with heavy prime cows.
All the regular buyers were present.
Prime yearling steers were 6c dearer, 270c to 367c, and prime yearling heifers were up to 16c better, 230c to 340c/kg.
Feeder steers lifted 5c, 280c to 366c, and feeder heifers were up 6c, 220c to 318c/kg.
Prime grown steers dropped 20c, 245c to 353c, while prime grown heifers were firm to dearer, 240c to 350c/kg.
Cows eased 5c, 2 and 3 scores sold from 180c to 279c, and heavy prime cows, 278c to 287c/kg. Heavy bulls sold to 290c/kg.
TUESDAY’S SHEEP SALE
Yarding 41,000 (up 9850)
There was an increase in lamb numbers and most came from the lift in new season lambs.
10,300 were penned and the quality slipped with most looking dry.
Old lambs were mixed in condition and in the pens.
Trade and heavy weights were well supplied and extra heavy lambs were limited.
The market sold to weaker trends.
New season store lambs sold against the weakening trend and lifted around $9/head selling from $90 to $164/head.
Trade lambs were $5 to $7 cheaper selling between $150 and $197/head and most averaged between 780c and 820c/kg.
Heavy weights were $5 softer ranging from $191 to $255/head averaging 840c/kg.
Old trade weights were back $10 to $12
with the bulk $159 to $195/head and new season shorn lambs reached $215/head.
The bulk of the old lambs averaged 760c to 800c/kg.
Heavy weights were firm to $5 easier $184 to $258/head and averaged 840c/kg, extra heavy lambs topped at $277.60/head.
Heavy Merinos were $10 cheaper and reached $212 and the best price for a hogget was $180/head.
Mutton numbers lifted and the quality was very good with plenty of heavy and extra heavy mutton along with well covered medium weights.
Prices were firm to $3 softer.
Medium weight ewes sold from $58 to $88 and heavy crossbreds reached $128/head.
The best of the Merinos reached $136/head and most sold from 320c to 360c/kg cwt.
FROM MLA’S NATIONAL LIVESTOCK REPORTING AGENCY
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6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. 2.00 Escape To The Country. 3.00 I Escaped To The Country. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Horse Racing. Golden Eagle Day and Eagle Farm Raceday. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.
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possible development that could cause problems if mishandled.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Expect the unexpected this week! Most surprises will be welcome, but even the less-pleasant ones can be handled with patience and common sense.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Learn to listen to the truth, even if it upsets your perception of how you believe things are or should be. Meanwhile, a family matter requires sensitive handling.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Rebel Wilson’s Pooch Perfect. 12.00 Buffy The Vampire Slayer. 3.00 Bondi Vet. 3.55 First Dates UK. 4.55 Australia’s Got Talent. 6.20 MOVIE: Ron’s Gone Wrong. (2021) 8.30 MOVIE: Easy A. (2010) Emma Stone, Amanda Bynes, Penn Badgley. 10.30 MOVIE: The Favourite. (2018) 1.05 Late Programs.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Australia’s Cheapest Weddings. 12.30 Australia’s Got Talent. 2.00 Wife Swap Australia. 3.30 Dancing With The Stars: All Stars. 5.00 MOVIE: City Slickers II. (1994) 7.30 MOVIE: Big Daddy. (1999) Adam Sandler. 9.25 MOVIE: The Bone Collector. (1999) Denzel Washington, Angelina Jolie. 11.50 Late Programs.
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MOVIE: The Fugitive. (1993) Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones, Sela Ward. 11.10 Chicago Med. 12.05 Late Programs.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Unsettled situations don’t get sorted out while you’re catnapping. So stop putting things off and work out a schedule to help get your life back in order.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Someone close might be preparing to move away. Repress the temptation to try to change their mind and instead offer them your loving support.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Be careful about finances this week. Invest only when you’re sure of your facts. In addition, renewing ties with an old friend turns out to be a very wise move.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A new wrinkle appears in a deal that you thought had been well ironed out. Use this delay to dig for any facts that might still be hidden.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) There is a need for you to be super-wary of making commitments. Take things step by step and reject any attempts to get you to hurry up.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) That cautious, conservative side of you is about to be overwhelmed by your equally strong sense of adventure and curiosity. Go with it!
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Cupid favors both attached and single Water Bearers this week. Help the chubby Cherub do his job by showing a special someone a little more affection than usual.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Changes in your professional life might affect your personal relationships. You need to reassure your loved ones that there is no change in your feelings for them.
TOM Curtain’s Good Life Tour at Bogan Gate drew quite a crowd to the two-hour show which included Tom with his horses, goats and dogs. They gave a fantastic performance complete with Tom explaining a lot about how he trains his animals, and performing
a number of tricks which wowed the crowd.
Tom’s experience as a singer, performer and animal trainer was evident through the show with his well trained team.
Check out what our photographer Jenny Kingham captured on the night!
On Friday, October 18 Trundle Central School held a fabulous pink fundraiser to raise money for breast cancer.
Everyone was rocking their best pink outfits and they raised an impressive $223 for the cause!
ACROSS
1 Who wrote “Paradise Lost”, John ... (6)
8 Name the physicist who formulated the theory of relativity, Albert ... (8)
9 What is a more common name for the “doghouse” (6)
10 Name a large glass of beer (8)
11 What is a summerhouse called (6)
12 Which gaseous element is used in orange-red tubular electrical discharge lamps (4)
13 When one directs the preparation of a newspaper, one does what (5)
16 Name an Australian country and western singer, Slim ... (5)
19 To force in or down by repeated somewhat light strokes, is to do what (4)
21 What is quinsy or croup known as (6)
22 What might we call a person involved in country life (8)
23 What is a scarf worn around the neck (6)
24 Name one of the rulers in a form of government in which the power is vested in a few (8)
25 What are the results of producing (6)
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2 Reykjavik is the capital of which North Atlantic republic (7)
3 What is the straight portion of a survey line between curves (7)
4 Name the US country and rock singer, Willie ... (6)
5 To overwhelm with amazement, is to do what (7)
6 Which former copper coins were equal to onetwelfth of a shilling (7)
7 What is a state of society without government or law (7)
13 Name a renowned US essayist and poet, Ralph Waldo ... (7)
Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre
14 Which term describes inactivity or sluggishness (7)
15 Starlike is implied by which word (7)
17 To assign a person to higher status, is to do what (7)
18 What is a large drinking cup, now usually with a handle and sometimes a hinged cover (7)
20 To be unequal quality, or irregular, is to be what (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 COMATOSE
(a) Eating at the same table (b) Punctuated, as a sentence (c) Unconscious
2 PERPETUITY
(a) A difficulty (b) Endless time (c) A thorough search
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:
Alto violin (5)
Distributed cards (5)
European Space Agency (3)
Four-wheel drive (coll) (3)
Indulgent binge (5)
Morose (3)
Obtained (3)
Outdo (7)
Share transport (3-4)
Small plant spray (5)
By PETER BRISTOL Saturday’s Results
Saturday was the Josh Cheney Building 4BBB Stableford event, and it enjoyed a good crowd of 84 starters. Josh is a sometime star on the course when commitments permit, but always a great supporter of the club and its endeavours.
A sincere thank you for the ongoing support to the PGC.
Not only did Josh put up the prizes he put a perfect day for golfers to show their prowess.
Logan and Brenton have the greens coming back to their best after their renovations whilst at the same time getting them ready for the GolfNSW Regional Championships on November 9-10.
There was an appreciable lift in speed from last week after the roller was in use on Thursday.
The team winners on the day were the pairing of Aaron Gaffey and Matt Clarke.
They amassed a 49 point haul, a great score on the day, but they then had to survive a countback from the regular pairing of Ron Hetherington and Trevor Chatman.
Matt and Aaron were playing the power game as always but found some finesse around the greens to create the great score they had.
Trevor was in vintage form and was getting playing mate Ron in the slipstream as well. Two very good rounds.
Next best were the pairing of Ken Keith and Luke Clyne on 47 and they were disappointed to lose the lottery ticket to Ron and Trevor on the day.
In the individual stakes the hot hands of Trevor Chatman provide too good for the field with his 43 points defeating Aaron Gaffey by a single point.
Trevor has been hiding his true ability on his last few outings but definitely has been building to something big. He started off with 5 pars, then realised he’d break his handicap by too many and had 4 bogeys – a great 40 off the stick.
On the back 9 it was a mixed bag with a couple of double bogeys but a birdie
in a 42 haul, a fine 82 off the stick. Aaron had 3 birdies and 7 bogeys in a round off 76 off his 10 handicap.
His back 9 was a par round which was very commendable. No doubt the handicapper didn’t miss this round.
The chasers were many, but Ron Hetherington and Matthew Spedding stood out with their 41’s.
Both had 3 birdies with Ron having 7 bogeys and Matthew 8. Ron had an accurate 78 off the stick off his 10 handicap and Matthew his best round ever of 81 off his 14 handicap.
The Nearest The Pins on Saturday were –The Idlerite 1st by Bernie King at 345cm, Griffins Leading Edge 4th by Reggie Murray at 17cm, Parkes Ready Mixed Concrete 9th by Cooper Giddings at 190cm, the Harvey Norman 11th by Trevor Chatman at 122cm, the 17th by Aaron Gaffey at 148cm. The winner of the lucky
17th this week was Aaron Gaffey at 148cm.
Ball winners were Matthew Spedding, Ron Hetherington 41, Tim Baker 40, Will Hangan 39, Matt Skinner, Patsie Christie, Cooper Giddings, Luke Clyne 38, Lachlan Pettiford, Lewis McCarthy 37.
The Handiskins final was contested on the great PGC layout on Sunday with a perfect day for the finalists.
This year’s final, as always, was a good mix of skill, guile and handicaps. Jake Thompson was the scratch marker for the day, with the old fox Ian Phipps off 2, Matt Knighton resting back on 10 and Col Breaden the long marker on 13.
The event started off with a couple of squared holes as the nerves cleared and the bodies started to loosen up. On the 3rd hole Ian’s strengths started to show up with his ‘down the centre, chip and putt’ combo coming
to the fore.
On the short 4th Ian was the only one to hit the green, but his tee shot rolled off the green a few centimetres but left him a much easier putt to take this hole as well.
The 5th was squared then Matt kicked into gear on the 6th. Suffering from the after effects of a flu bug he managed the hole with a long drive then a ‘beside the green’ second and a 2 putt.
Matt then drove wide right on the 7th but once again got to the green and with a shot up his sleeve managed to take the prize. On the long 8th Ian was again down the middle and couldn’t be matched as the others sprayed shots about and with Ian having a shot up his sleeve the hole was his.
The ninth was squared and down the 10th all drove well but Matt with a stroke in hand was too good as Ian missed a short putt for a square.
The 11th hole was squared with Col hitting to about half a metre then missing the birdie putt and Mr Reliable getting his after also hitting the green. Col did win the NTP for this hole though.
On the 12th, once again, Ian was monotonous in finding the fairway and getting to the green, albeit sometimes for an extra shot, with the other 3 getting a shot he was still too good on this hole. The 13th was squared.
On the 14th Col hit 2 great shots to get to the green and then 2 putted for a par, plus receiving a stroke on the hole, making him unbeatable. The 15th was squared so onto the 16th.
We finally got a sight of Jake on this hole with a great drive, then hitting the green and just rolling off for a good par. Jake had been suffering with a tight back and his power game had been miss-
Lachlan junior cricketers have come up against Mudgee, with wins in the Under 12s and under 14s last weekend.
Lachlan’s Under 12’s batted first and set a formidable total of 2/287.
Sam Yelland top scored with 120, retiring not out, well supported by Rory Rue who scored 91 (not out).
Lachlan then bowled Mudgee out for 40.
Logan Crammond and Harvey McFadyen both finished on 2 for 4.
Leo Dwyer, Lucy Cattle, Lucy McFadyen and Sam Yelland all contributed one wicket each.
Under 14s were sent in to bat after Mudgee won the toss and set a respectable total of 161.
Lachlan’s top scorers for the day
were Alfie Rosser with 27 and Saxon Guess with 26.
Mudgee headed to the middle to chase the total but some strong bowling from Lachlan saw them all out for 54.
Outstanding bowlers for the day were Lochie Jennings with 3/8 from four overs.
Eli Heffernan finished with 2/6 from 5.1 overs.
Ned Glasson, Ari Albert and Max Douglass all took wickets.
Play of the day to Saxon Guess and Jacob Doyle: both boys threw the stumps down with direct hits causing two run outs.
Congratulations to both teams on a dominant performance!
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LACHLAN CRICKET COUNCIL
ing for most of the day.
On the short 17th Ian was the only one to remain on the green from the tee and his putting ensured another hole.
Onto the last hole, and Jake managed to find enough power to hit 2 long shots to the green’s edge then close out with a par and take the hole.
All in all, a great day with golf the winner apart from Ian Phipps who came out on top and is going back to the National Finals again.
Jake wisely saving himself for the last few holes, where the most money laid, came in 2nd, with Col just edging out Matt.
Steve Edwards is one of the better supporters of twintowns veterans golf and received rewards last Thursday winning with a well compiled 38 points on his adopted ‘home’ course Forbes.
Back home from his winter break and on the ball hitting ‘em well was fellow club member Ken Sanderson who was runner-up with 35 points on a count-back, while Parkes’ Richard Hamilton went home early with the encouragement award.
Nearest the pins: 9th A grade Bruce Chandler (F), B grade Les Little (F); 18th A grade Alf Davies (F), B grade Steve Edwards (F). Twin-towns shield - Forbes again best with 205 points to Parkes’ 182.
With 31 starters - Forbes 18 and Parkes 13 - the ball sweep went to 30 points.
Winners as follows: 35 Joe Davies (P); 34 - Ken Walton (F), Rob Staples (P); 33 - Peter Barnes (F), Alf Davies (F); 32 - Robert J Lea (P), Peter Grayson (F); 31 - Alex MacKinnon (F), Stuart French (F); 30Barry Parker (F), Ted Morgan (F).
Next weeks twin-towns 8 holes is in Parkes, nominations from 9.30am for a 10 am shot-gun start.
Reminders – The twin towns vets Christmas party on December 5 in Parkes after 18 holes of play.
The next Lachlan Valley 18 hole competition is in Forbes on November 21, the last scheduled for 2024.
By BRIAN DRABSCH
Last Sunday saw seven shooters attend the Deep Lead Shooting Complex on the Back Trundle Road and shoot at standard targets at both 25 and 50 meters for a collective score of 500 points.
TARGET RIFLES 25M 50M total
Brian Drabsch 250 245 495
Steve Mitchell 248 242 492
Paul Hocking 250 238 488
John Davis 246 235 481
FIELD RIFLES
Ron Cunningham 250 240 490
Alan Briton 242 242 484
Walter Rudenko 242 222 464
A lot of shooters are still unable to find suitable ammo for their rifles and are coming to grief as a result of that.
We have two people who can do your license tests to get your licence just ring Brian on 68621969 for an appointment.
Our next shoot is at 10am Sunday, November 3 where it should be a feral animal at both ranges.
By COL MILLER
Saturday there were three big games of the major fours.
Rink 14 Peter McPhee, Daryl McKellar, Mark Dwyer and Mick Went took on Wilbur Harris, Mick Simpson, Steve Turner and Guy Ellery.
It was an even match up until the 15th end with the score Went 13, Ellery 12 but from then on Went’s team powered home to win 27 to 12.
Rink 17 Jack Townsend, Joe Davies, Andrew Reynolds and Mark Fitzalan challenged Ethan Lacey, Rob Lacey, Steve Ryan and Tony Riordan.
The game was a battle from start to finish with the scores being 12 all on the 11th end.
The Fitzalan team managed to sneak home winning 20 to 17.
On rink 18 a game that should have been a lot closer Brian Townsend, Ian Simpson, Gary McPhee and John Wright had a good win over Greg Townsend, Warrick Parker, Matt Parker and Baldy Frame 23 to 13.
To finish the Major Fours two games were played on Sunday. In the draw Mick Went’s team went straight into the final.
The Semi Final was played between Joe Davies, Jock Townsend, Andrew Reynolds and Mark Fitzalan and Brian Townsend, Ian Simpson, Gary McPhee and John Wright.
Wright’s team could not reproduce Saturday’s good form and went down to the Fitzalan team 25 to 14.
That brought two top teams to fight out the Final. Joe Davies, Jock Townsend, Andrew Reynolds and Mark Fitzalan went up against Peter McPhee, Daryl McKellar, Mark Dwyer and Mick Went.
What an epic encounter the game was 6 all in the 9th, 7 all in the 11th the teams were then locked 14 all in the 19th.
The final score Fitzalan’s team 18 to Went’s 16.
Other news the Major Singles close on November 4 so get your names in. The Prestige Triples is on November 16 and 17 entry fee $80 per player nominations close November 14.
The Eddie McPhee is on November 24, turn around triples, mufti dress with morning tea and lunch provided. Entries close November 17 so come along and have a great day. Everyone is welcome.
On Thursday 28 social bowlers played under clear sunny skies.
Rink 15 Bernie Mitchell, Greg Davies and Warren Bevan had a solid win over Martin Tighe, Bob Freeman and John Wright 21 to 13.
Rink 16 Ron Hornery, Mal Porter and John Corcoran had a win over John Carr, Jim Blake and Geoff Freeman 21 to 17.
Rink 17 Rob Irving and Brian Townsend had a hardfought win over Al Affleck
and Ian Simpson 19 to 16.
Rink 18 Mike Valentine and Col Hayward had a close win over Graham Dixon and Col Mudie 27 to 23.
Rink 19 Rob Tinker and Daryl McKellar took an easy win over Col Woods and John Ward 30 to 20. Rink 20 Ray Jones and Tony Riordan has a close win over Noel Johnstone and Gary McPhee 22 to 17.
Saturday was a big day for bowls first social bowls 18 bowlers took to the green.
Rink 15 Ron Hornery, Phil Moran and Ray Jones had a clear win over Mal Porter, Bob Freeman and Col Mudie 24 to 15.
Rink 19 Noel Johnstone and Mick Simpson has a good win over Graham Dixon and Dave Reilly 20 to 10.
Rink 20 Rod Ford and Col Hayward had a big win over Arthur Corbett and John Ward 23 to 11.
Rink 21 Jo Simpson and Rob Irving managed a solid win over John Carr and Geoff Freeman 18 to 10.
PB AND SC WOMEN’S BOWLS
By MEADOW LEA
A week out from the Cup and the local fillies were set for their final jump out before the big day. Numbers were up, the day perfect, track set for recordbreaking sprints! Thanks Brett n Col, busy repairing the track after the weekend meet!
Main event today, the Minor Singles Hurdle, had Oh Carol up against Logical Lynnie.
The latter mare missed the start and found herself several lengths behind. With every jump, Oh Carol surged 3 or 4 paces further ahead, the race was over by the halfway mark. Lieutenant Liz kept a tight rein on their antics. Oh Carol will be freshened
when she meets Nifty Nat in the Group One final!
Handicapper, Krackpot Kimmy, earned her stripe today, with every race resulting in a photo finish.
A field of six contested the Bushman’s Bash Handicap over 18 furlongs. Swampy Sue was ably supported by Flighty Fran & Valmai’s Venture, each of them nosing ahead at some stage of the race. Betsy’s Blaze, Jammin Jan and Born-to-sing Brenda were in the mix, but were staring at tails the whole race, going down by a nostril, 15 – 14.
Another field of six, in the Not-Quite-A-Maiden Plate, had Michelle’s Magic, Meadow Lea and Cherie Amour swapping the lead with Lilly Pilly, Crimson Rose and Lorraine’s Liability as the race progressed.
Neither stable would surrender the prize, a lucky 3 at the 16-furlong peg by Cherie Amour’s group being the crux of their win, again by a short nose, 14 – 13.
The 13-furlong GoodbyeOctober Stakes was also a close photo finish. MaBelle Nell, Gwenda’s Gold, Kodak Kay and Jackpot Joannie grouped tightly, allowing no space for Frances’ Folly, Agent Ann & Mevrouw Marja to find a way through.
In the straight, the latter group made some ground, the post came too quickly, they lost by a nostril hair, 11 – 10.
A few curious stayers, out for a spell, watched from over the fence. Modest Maureen, Rhona’s Resilience and Mezzmerising took a break from the stables to rate the gallops.
Next Tuesday, November 5, will see our club rockin’! Come along for mufti bowls at 10 am, two-course lunch and ALL the fun of the Melbourne Cup, building up to the race at 3 pm. Names at the bar - ASAP.
Social bowls recommence on Tuesday, November 12.
By PAUL LEWIN
Hello bowlers
We had 32 players for Social Bowls on Wednesday, October 23.
Winners were Dave Littlewood and Rob Clegg winning 17+14. Runners Up were Wally Grant, Ray Griffith and Mick Furney winning 15+16. Third place went to Gene Rapp, Dave Ford and Danielle Thomson winning 15+10. Margins were 1, 1, 7, 10, 14 & 16. Marble 28 came out and the Jackpot this weekend week is $420.00.
Another 24 players for Social Bowls on Saturday, October 26.
Winners were Danielle Thomson, Mick Dunn and Gene Rapp winning 18+19. Runners Up were Junior Thorne, Graham Thomson and John Chew winning 18+16. Third Place went to Janelle Thompson, Phil Barnard and Steve Parker winning 14+1.
Club Championships
In the Major Singles we had Peter White play Goerge Greenhalgh. George started well but Pete was too strong running away 25-7.
In more Major Singles action. Benny McNaughton played Dougie Miller. Benny Mac got out to a 12-4 lead. Then 16-6 before Dougie clawed his way back to come home stronger and win the game 25-23.
In more Major Singles we had Paul Lewin play Graham Thomson. Lewi got up 18-3.
In more Major Singles Paul Kirwan played Dale McGlone. Paul proved too strong winning 25-6.
In more Major Singles action the great Mick Furney took on the greater Geoff Leonard.
Geoff proved too consist-
ent only dropping 9 shots to win 25-9.
In the Minor Singles Ash Kirwan played Helen Clark. Helen got away to a good lead and Ash clawed it back to 22 all before Helen won the game 25-22.
In more Minor Singles action we had a family affair with Nev Kirwan playing his mother Pauline Currey. Nev got out to a 6-2 lead and it took Pauline to the 15th end to get back to 14 all, then she went on with it to win 25-19.
In the Major Pairs we had Pig Phillips and Mark Frances play Dougie Miller and Luke Ramsay.
Pig and Mark picked up a 7 early to take a good lead. Dougie and Luke hit back but Pig and Mark got up in a close game 21-20.
In more Major Pairs action we had Ray Griffith and Tony Bright play Dale McGlone and Helen Clark. Griff and Brighty lead 7 nil early. Dale and Helen got back to 14-10 down before Griff and Brighty put some solid ends together to win 32-12.
In the Minor Pairs we had Trish Allen and Stevie Torrens play Alan Curteis and Dave Littlewood. It was 8 all after 7 ends and 9 all after 9 ends, then Trish and Stevie kicked away to win the game 30-15.
In the Club Triples we had Cody Hando, Chris Harrison and Andrew Trotman play Toby Tanks, Dave Johnson and Blake Strudwick. Team Trotty got out to a 15-9 lead after 11 ends. Team Strudwick regrouped and got back to 17 all after 19 ends but Team Trotty kicked on to win the game 27-20.
State Mixed Pairs
This weekend we host the Qualifying rounds of the State Mixed Pairs.
With several teams representing the club we wish them all the very best. Action kicks off from 9am with
breakfast available from 8am.
Mid West Pairs
The Mid West Pairs are on November 9 and 10 across the Region with most of our representatives at either Condobolin or Parkes Town club we wish them all them all the best.
The Finals for the Mid West Pairs will be at our club on Sunday, November 17.
Mid West Singles
Nomination sheets are on the board in the club.
If you have any questions please see Lewi. Nominations close Sunday November 17.
This week we have Social Bowls on Wednesday, October 30 at 1pm. Social Bowls on Saturday, November 2 at 1pm.
As always names in half an hour before start times, everyone is welcome and quality new loan bowls are available at the club.
For those interested in having a roll at bowls, please note the following. Social Bowls means anyone and everyone is welcome to come have a game.
If it’s your first time this is where you start.
Just come to the club on the desired day at least 45 minutes prior to the advertised start times and see one of our dedicated volunteers and we will assist with getting you sorted and some bowls and point you in the right direction.
Social Bowls is competitive without being too serious. We have some experienced bowlers that are always happy to play with and help new learning bowlers.
Punters Club The Quickshine Punters Club has had a couple of collects but we are hoping the next two weeks are all ours. See you at the Railway! Toot Toot!
By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
Asha Munodawafu’s commitment and dedication to tennis and the community has not gone unrecognised with the young athlete being awarded the 2024 Young Volunteer Achievement Award at the recent Tennis NSW Awards.
Asha has been a valuable member of the Parkes Tennis Club over the past 12 months, coaching younger athletes, attending a variety of Tennis Australia Youth Programs and founding The Hey Sis Project with Asha creating an inclusive group of girls full of empowerment and positivity.
The Young Volunteer Achievement Award honours volunteers within tennis who foster relationships within and between their club and the community, recognising the contribution volunteers make to the sport.
“Receiving this award is an amazing feeling. It’s a real honour to be recognised for my contributions to the tennis community, and it inspires me to continue volunteering and making a meaningful impact,” Asha said.
“There are so many young
dedicated volunteers out there, so being selected was a pleasant surprise. It just goes to show that hard work and passion don’t go unnoticed.”
Asha is now the NSW entrant into the Tennis Australia Awards for the Young Volunteer Achievement award.
“Being the NSW entrant for the Australian award feels surreal!” she said.
“It’s a huge achievement and I’m grateful for the opportunity to represent our state. It motivates me to continue my efforts and encourages others to get involved.
“Volunteering is crucial for building a strong and supportive tennis community. It fosters connections, promotes inclusivity and helps grow the sport.
“Every little bit of time and effort contributes to creating a welcoming environment for players of all ages and skill levels,” Asha added.
Asha is now busy planning her next Hey Sis Project where everyone is welcome to attend.
The event, ‘Rallying against Breast Cancer’, will be raising money for the McGrath Foundation.
“We’re serving up hope on the tennis court as part of the Hey Sis Project to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research, support and education.
“I want to raise money for the McGrath Foundation because their mission to ensure that no one faces breast cancer without the support of a McGrath breast care nurse is vital.”
The event is on Saturday, November 9 at the Parkes Tennis Courts from 1-4pm.
The afternoon will be full of matches, inspiring stories and a strong sense of community.
The theme is ‘pink is the colour we care’ so make sure to have your best pink outfit on as there will be prizes for best dressed.
To register and pay $5 per person please contact Asha on 0466417716 by November 6.
If you can’t make it but still want to support the cause head to the fundraising page via pinkisthecolour.com.au/fundraisers/ httpswwwtheheysisprojectcom
“It’s crucial to raise awareness and funds for this important cause, and I believe that every effort we make can truly make a difference in people’s lives,” she said.
Lachlan district rugby league’s junior women continued their winning run with the last of three home games on Sunday.
The under 12s side drawn from the Parkes, Forbes and Condobolin area recorded a 50-nil win over the Goannas at the Red Bend ovals to strengthen their position at the top of the competition table ahead of the Panorama Platypi.
The undefeated under 12s have five wins and one draw to their credit heading into the final round of competition, with their first away game in a month.
Zoe Field scored three of the home side’s nine tries, with Rubie Haworth and Pearl Karatiana bagging two each and Lucy Fairley and captain Indy Maynard one apiece.
Lachlan’s Under 14s were also dominant in the third week on their home turf, winning 44-4 to take top place on the competition ladder over Goannas.
Katie Galvin opened the scoring for Lachlan before halfback Rubie Coote snagged back-to-back tries.
Harpa Martin, Laila Hartwig, Miley Nash and Piper White all crossed the try-line for one each.
Our 16s were also solid with a 4816 win in Round 6 of the short Spring competition on Sunday.
Grace MacGregor scored five of Lachlan’s nine tries, with Matilda Stitt crossing the try-line twice.
Leni Constable and Ruby Jones scored one apiece and Jones added the extras nailing five of the conversions.
The win brings the Under 16s to second place on the ladder, behind the Vipers, sharing equal points with Panorama Platypi and Mudgee Dragons.
The Goannas did have the win in the Opens competition on Sunday, with the visitors this time 10-40 strong winners.
This Sunday, Lachlan is in Coonamble against Cougars.
By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
Representing your country in the sport you love is an opportunity of a lifetime, and one that could easily have been passed up by Parkes athlete, mum and businesswoman, Casey Miles.
But when a friend asked her what story do you want to tell your kids, she knew she had to take the opportunity - and she did just that, captaining the Australian side to a gold medal win in South Africa.
Casey asked herself “Do I want to tell them (her kids) the amazing experience I had playing hockey overseas or do I want to tell them that I’d put it in the too hard basket?”
“So I bit the bullet, I went and it was definitely worth it because I had an amazing time,” Casey said.
Casey was selected in the Australian team after representing NSW at the national championships in Perth last year.
From there two teams were picked to represent Australia in Cape Town, South Africa, where one team contested the World Cup and the other the International Masters Cup.
Casey was part of the Australian Women’s Over 35 team that competed in the International Masters Cup, coming up against some of the best teams in the sport who were competing for the World Cup.
Casey was also chosen by her teammates and coaches to be their captain for the tournament when they arrived in Cape Town.
“That was a nice honour and with my two vice captains, Jackie and Tess from Queensland and Victoria, it was an easy job because it was such a good bunch of girls,” she said.
The first game Casey captained for Australia was up against Argentina.
“Our first game was Argentina and I thought they were going to wipe the turf with our blood but it was a really good game, we held really well walking away with a 2-0 loss,” she said.
“We then played the South African first tier team and they actually won the World Cup, they absolutely annihilated us 8-0 and then we played Ireland which we probably should have won but our team
was still working out position plays and who fit where.”
The team changed things up a bit from there, and Casey said the team really started to connect and it showed with a 4-1 win against the USA.
“Our last game was against Zimbabwe and we won that 3-0,” she added.
Casey then captained the team to a gold medal win in the gold medal match against the second tier South African team.
“They were still really good, I think it was nil all or 1-nil at half time, we had a lot of opportunities in the game, we just weren’t finding the back of the board,” Casey said.
“Once that first goal came we scored some impressive goals.”
Casey said it was tournament that was very hard on the body physically, mentally and emotionally.
“You give it all you’ve got for two weeks and then when the final buzzer goes there’s this relief of ‘thank god that’s over, my body’s had it’, but it’s also we went over there to do a job and we succeeded so that was a very rewarding experience.
“I was honoured to be made captain and to get that gold medal in my first year it’s really something else, it probably hasn’t sunk in yet.”
Playing for Australia isn’t new for Casey as she played for Australia in
the country team in 2015 and 2016.
She has also played hockey around the world including Malaysia, Singapore and a tour around New Zealand.
“Playing for Australia in the Masters grade is new to me and just knowing I still have something to offer the sport, which is always nice, just because you get older doesn’t mean you have to give it up,” she said.
“It’s always an honour to represent the green and gold, we had a lot of Australian supporters come over to South Africa as well which made it good from the sideline perspective.”
This year Casey also competed in
Sydney at the National Championships where she was picked in the Trans Tasman squad.
A team from the squad will be announced at the end of the year and will compete next year against New Zealand in a three game tournament.
“Hockey is a sport you play for love, there’s not a lot of money in it,” she said. “It’s been a hard couple of years saving for it with the business and having a young family.
“Trying to prepare for an international tournament is hard work and it’s very time consuming so to come home with the gold medal is something that I can tell my kids about in years to come.”
