ALTHOUGH the sky looked threatening the rain held off and more than 350 people enjoyed a magnificent day at the Parkes Racecourse and in the four open gardens.
The atmosphere at the Racecourse was buzzing with activity, music, art, food and market stalls. The 24 market stalls came from local craftspeople in our district, with one stall coming all the way from West Wyalong. Approximately 380 people were in attendance throughout the day, which kept our cooks and volunteers busy.
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Garden owner Leonie Patterson with horticulturalist Jade Wright with Archie, Tessa and Carter.
PARKES shire welcomes three new councillors with the finalisation of the 2024 local government elections.
The distribution of preferences, conducted by the NSW Electoral Commission’s computer count system at the Parkes returning office on Monday afternoon, saw the election of 10 councillors from 36 candidates - including two groupson Monday afternoon.
It took 29 counts - that is rounds of distributing preferences - to finalise the 10 members of our next elected local government, who will serve for the next four years.
Declared Wednesday morning,
Parkes Shire’s councillors are:
* Glenn Wilson (Group B)
* Marg Applebee
* Neil Westcott
* Douglas Pout
* Kenny McGrath
* Louise O’Leary
* Bill Jayet
* Matthew Scherer (Group A)
* Joy Paddison and
* George Pratt
Stepping back are Ken Keith
OAM, who has given more than 40 years service to local government, with Jacob Cass and Daniel Weber
who have served on our council since 2021.
It’s been a long wait for the shire, with much focus on the changing numbers in the summary of initial first preference votes since counting began at 6pm on polling day, September 14.
The NSW Electoral Commission has confirmed Parkes pre-poll votes in particular were subject to recounting in that time.
Those are indicative counts, where the ballot papers are sorted only by the first preference votes.
The check count is the official election result, this is where every preference on each ballot paper is entered into the computer count centre, including a reconciliation process to ensure there are no data entry errors.
The NSW Electoral Commission has explained the process of checking Parkes votes in response to The Champion Post’s queries and also said information was provided to the candidates about each of the steps taken.
Parkes pre-poll votes were
recounted on Saturday, September 21 in the presence of scrutineers.
The NSW Electoral Commission decided to conduct a further counting and transparency process, referred to as a data entry audit, for the two venues involved.
This took place on Friday, September 27, with the assistance of a senior election official who travelled from head office to Parkes, and in the presence of 10 scrutineers appointed by candidates.
The process confirmed the check count results.
What’s on in and around Parkes
HOLIDAY FUN
October 1-11
Parkes Services Club will be holding September school holiday activities including classes and events to cover all ages. From bingo, to craft and even a disco there will be fun for everyone. Each event requires pre booking so head to 123Tix
PCYC SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
October 4-11
Parkes PCYC has you covered this school holidays. Their program is designed to keep children active, entertained and having fun! Each day has four main activities with lots of mixed games in between. Don’t want to pack lunch? No problem, Parkes PCYC offer the convenience of a luch order. Check out their facebook page for more details about activites and fees.
PARKES POOL OPEN
Saturday, October 5
Get your sunscreen, swimmers, goggles and towels ready because the Parkes Aquatic Centre is opening for another great season of swimming! Season passes will be available for purchase and make sure to enrol your little ones into swimming lessons as theses lessons fill up fast. www.parkesaquaticcentre.com.au
NORTHPARKES 30 YEARS
Saturday, October 5
To celebrate 30 years of operations, Northparkes would like to thank the community for their support over the years. We would like to invite you to a family friendly festival where you will hear some fantastic music while wandering the food stalls, tasting local beer and wine and there will also be rides for the kids. The one and only Daryl Braithwaite will be the nights headline act. secure your free ticket via 123tix
CANOLA CUP
Monday, October 7
At the Eugowra Showground from 12pm you will be treated to harness Racing at its best! On offer alongside the action packed racing will be the hotly contested fashions on the field, live music, market stalls, mini trots, horse drawn carriage rides and so much more. Don’t miss out on this popular free event.
NATIVE PLANT IDENTIFICATION DAY
Wednesday, October 9
Are you keen to brush up on your knowledge of native plants and ID skills? Botanist and all-around plant enthusiast Dan Clarke will provide practical skills to help you ID common native species of the canopy, shrub, and ground layer of Box Gum Grassy Woodland and Grey Box Grassy Woodland ecological communities. Register your interest before October 4 at https://bit.ly/3X6gxVy
BAGGY BLUES IN PARKES
October 9 and 10
The NSW Baggy Blues, The Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP) and Parkes Cricket Association have teamed up to promote mental health and wellbeing by bringing people together through the sport of Cricket. There is a jam-packed 2 days of exciting activities. There will be a dinner at the Coachman Hotel (6pm -10pm) - $50 per head and a free school holiday cricket clinic from 1pm to 5pm at Woodward Oval hosted by Cricket NSW. To register for the events head to Parkes and District Cricket Association on facebook.
TRUNDLE PINK RIBBON
NIGHT
Friday, October 18
Head out to the Trundle Golf Club for an awesome night of prizes, raffles, the famous auction and lots of laughs all while raising money towards a cancer free future. Brendon Keep will be shaving off his dreads to raise money and hear from Erin O’Leary.
TRUNDLE ABBA FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 19
Let’s celebrate 50 years of Waterloo with the biggest and best Trundle ABBA Festival yet at Berryman Oval, Trundle! Featuring Bjorn Again, Furnace and the Fundamentals, Disco Revolution, DJ Diggz and Adante Adante Choir. Tickets on sale now: bit.ly/ TrundleABBAtickets2024
TOM CURTAIN IN BOGAN GATE
Saturday, October 19
Tom is passionate about bringing his show to towns and communities that are often overlooked on the entertainment trail. At the Bogan Gate Pub from 5:30pm to 8:30pm there will be live music and entertainment from the Katherine Outback Experience horse and dog show. Book your tickets now via https://events.humanitix.com/tomcurtain-bogangate2024
CENTRAL
WEST CAR CLUB SHOW ‘N’ SHINE
Saturday, October 19
The feature vehicle at this year’s Show n’ Shine is utes! Come see the massive display at Pioneer Oval Parkes. Entry is a gold coin donation for spectators from 9am to 3pm. All proceeds from the day go towards charity. Presentation will be from 2pm. There will be a canteen available on the day. For more information visit www.centralwestcarclub.com
AN AFTERNOON ON THE GREEN
Saturday, October 26
At the Trundle Golf Course a 9 hole 3 person person ambrose will be held to raise funds for the Trundle Children Centre to purchase equipment for the new multi purpose room. 3 person ambrose will start at 1:30pm followed by a family fun afternoon at 4pm and BBQ dinner from 5pm. There will be lots of fun activities. There will also be a monster raffle. RSVP to the centre at 68921022 or staff@trundlecc.com.au
The Parkes Champion-Post welcomes your thoughts and feedback on issues in the Parkes community. If you have a story lead or prepared article and photographs you’d like published contact the senior journalist Renee Powell on 0448 238 023. A new Parkes Champion-Post office is planned to open in Clarinda Street in the coming months.
Tributes are flowing for beloved Parkes couple Sue and Graham Tait as the community rallies to support their family in the wake of their loss in a tragic crash on Friday evening.
“Amazing people” lead the words offered to describe the couple in an outpouring of love for them and for their family in the past few days.
Sue had touched the lives of hundreds of families over her 17 years at Parkes Early Childhood Centre where she was assistant director, Graham as a well respected and experienced coach driver.
They were beloved in our community, and with their five children a close-
knit family.
“They were always together, they were best friends,” PECC director Amii Marchant said.
She has established an online fundraiser to support the Tait children in coming weeks and months, and there has already been an incredible response.
“That is our main focus at the moment, doing whatever we can (for their children),” Amii said.
Through the PECC Facebook page, families and fellow educators have been paying tribute to Sue as “a beautiful lady who always had a friendly smile”, “highly regarded for her warmth, experience and dedication to the children in her care”, and “an absolute treasure”.
Local nurses join strike
“Value us” was the appeal when Parkes members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association rallied in our town centre last week, raising awareness of their call for a pay rise as part of State-wide 24 hour industrial action.
Seventeen members of the local branch of the Association were part of the action, calling on locals to petition Premier Chris Minns to give nurses a 15 per cent pay rise.
Parkes association members said they were driven to action by care and concern.
“We are doing this because we all live in this community, we care for this community and we have serious concerns that the way the NSW Health system is going will mean we cannot have a functioning hospital in the future unless we make some changes now,” Parkes branch members said.
“It’s about maintaining the profession – and it is a great profession.”
This community is certainly not alone in dealing with professional shortages, but local nurses explain these shortages leave them working overtime or staying back for hours after their shift
Nurses working short staffed or constantly working overtime are burning out, they warn, or going
to states where the pay and conditions are better.
Parkes branch of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association Tracy Boney said a pay rise would go a long way to retaining crucial staff
“We care about our patients, we want better for them,” Tracy said.
“There are times we work short (staffed), which is not fair to the patients.”
NSWNMA General Secretary Shaye Candish said the union remained committed to finding a path forward.
“Our hospitals are in crisis with
Both Sue and Graham valued their work and were dedicated to it, consistent and reliable.
“Sue is a big loss for our leadership team,” Amii said. As news of the tragedy has spread, they have been contacted by those further afield who were touched by this lovely couple’s friendly smiles, including the service station where Graham was a regular with the coach.
“Graham was the most kind-hearted and lovely man.
“We looked forward to seeing him every day,” staff wrote.
You can support the Tait family by donating online through:
https://www.gofundme. com/f/graham-and-sue-tait
increasing activity and increasing numbers of nurses and midwives leaving for better pay interstate,” Ms Candish said.
“Our members are desperate to provide the safe level of care NSW patients need when seeking treatment inside public hospitals, but instead of their skilled work being remunerated accordingly, their employer believes a baseline 3 per cent pay offer is enough.”
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park issued a statement ahead of the strike action, saying the Government remains at the negotiating table and ready to continue to work in good faith.
He said improvements had been made, in partnership with the Association and NSW Health since the change of government, including:
Investing in the workforce - including $572 million for 1,112 jobs unfunded from 1 July 2024; Rolling out Safe Staffing Levels - with implementation commencing across 16 Emergency Departments;
An increase in the nursing workforce by more than 2,000 FTE to over 56,000 FTE since taking office; and removing the wages cap, with a 4.5 per cent wage increase agreed in 2023.
Charges laid after Newell Highway tragedy
A man has been charged after a tragic crash at Tomingley, where four lives were lost.
Emergency services were called to the Newell Highway about 35km south of Dubbo, about 9.20pm on Friday September 27.
NSW Police confirmed there had been a two vehicle crash, between a ute and a van.
The crash claimed the lives of four people from the central west, sending shockwaves through the region.
An 18 and a 19-year-old male travelling in the ute were killed, along with Parkes’ Graham and Sue Tait who were travelling in the van.
The 23-year-old driver of the ute was taken to Dubbo Hospital.
NSW Police commenced investigations into the crash and on Monday arrested the 23-year-old man after he was discharged from hospital.
He was taken to Dubbo Police Station and charged with four counts of dangerous driving occasioning death – drive manner dangerous, driver not wear seatbelt properly adjusted and fastened and drive with two passenger seatbelt/restraint not properly fastened.
The man was given conditional bail and will face court in Dubbo in October.
Members of the Parkes branch of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association appealed for community support down town on Tuesday.
Graham and Sue Tait, whose kindness and smiling faces touched so many lives in our community.
PHOTO: Supplied
Jenny Kingham Pool opens for another great season
GET your sunscreen, swimmers and goggles ready as the Parkes Aquatic Centre is opening this October long weekend.
On Saturday, October 5 the Parkes Pool will open for another amazing season to ensure you stay cool this summer.
The Parkes Aquatic Centre boasts a 50m outdoor pool and splash pool for the little ones - both are heated.
Swimming lesson bookings are now open so make sure to secure your place on the Parkes Aquatic Centre website as these lessons are very popular.
Season tickets will be available for purchase once the pool opens.
There is a variety of season tickets including individual and family tickets as well as half or full season tickets.
The Parkes Aquatic Centre is located at 33-35 Dalton street and will be open on weekdays from 6am-7am and on weekends from 10am-7pm.
Canola Cup family fun day Monday
IT’S on again - the Canola Cup family fun day.
Every Monday of the October long weekend Eugowra Harness Racing Club puts on the most incredible party: a great day of racing with Australia’s richest maiden, and free entertainment for the family.
On Monday, October 7, Eugowra Showground Paceway will be the place to be yet again.
Entry is free and so are the dodgem cars, face painting and jumping castle to keep the kids entertained and it couldn’t come at a better time than the middle of the school holidays.
There’ll be market stalls to browse, and live music from the amazing Cath Adams and Shane Kirk.
Gates open midday and the fun continues through the afternoon, with food vendors and a bar on site on the day.
All this is around a great program of harness racing, featuring the Canola Cup, and the mini trotters contesting the mini Canola Cup too.
Fashions on the Field are always spectacular and locals are encouraged to be part of it, with great prizes for local best dressed (within 40km of Eugowra).
CLOCKS
SUNDAY
THE weather is warming up, the days are getting longer and this weekend is the time to bring our clocks forward.
Golden Guitar winner bringing much-loved show to Bogan Gate
MULTIPLE Golden Guitar win-
ner Tom Curtain is bringing his Good Life Tour to Bogan Gate on Saturday, October 19.
Tom Curtain will be bringing his national award winning show, Katherine Outback Experience comprised of an hour of horse training and working dog demonstrations, with plenty of hands-on fun for the kids.
This will be followed by two hours of live music by Tom himself and fellow singer songwriters Chris Matthews and Laura Frank at the Bogan Gate Pub.
“Our show on the road is a snapshot of the experience in Kather-
ine. It’s more about the training of the animals and we are passionate about making it really family orientated,” Tom said.
“It’s raw and real. Guests love the interaction with the animals and feel like they get extra value for the training tips we share.”
Tom is an official ambassador for Dolly’s Dream and Farm Angels.
So far the Katherine Outback Experience has raised more than $35,000 for Dolly’s Dream.
“This is the eighth consecutive summer we have toured and every year we are getting better at it with small improvements and
new technology,” Tom said.
Tom and he’s team are passionate about bringing his show to towns and communities that are often overlooked on the entertainment trail.
The show at Bogan Gate Pub will be from 5:30 till 8:30pm on Saturday, October 19.
Tickets are available online or at the gate, there will also be food and drinks available at the venue to purchase and it is recommended you bring your own chairs to enjoy this familyfriendly event.
Tickets available at: www.katherineoutbackexperience.com.au
Daylight Saving Time will begin in NSW this Sunday, October 6 at 2am.
Officially at 2am, the clocks go forward to 3am, which means we’ll have more daylight in the afternoons for the rest of the Spring and Summer.
Many modern devices such as smartphones, automatically adjust for daylight saving. For your analog clocks, you’ll need to manually adjust the time.
Daylight Saving Time is used in New South Wales as well as South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory, and at the end of the season, we’ll turn the clocks back 2am Sunday, April 6, 2025.
Small business cyber security
SMALL business owners in Central West New South Wales are invited to participate in a series of free, hands-on cyber security workshops aimed at empowering them with crucial knowledge and tools to safeguard their online operations.
The workshop in Parkes will be on Thursday, October 17 at the Parkes Shire Council Rooms.
Presented by renowned
cyber threat intelligence expert Jeff Whitton, these workshops are generously supported by nbn and facilitated by Regional Development AustraliaCentral West.
As digital threats become increasingly sophisticated, understanding how to protect your business is more important than ever.
Jeff Whitton knows this well saying cyber security
is not a luxury; it’s a necessity for businesses of all sizes.
Workshops will cover key topics such as: Understanding CyberThreats: Learn about the latest threats and their potential impact on your business.
Multi-Factor Authentication: The importance of multi-factor authentication and how to effectively implement it.
Backing Up Files and Devices: Learn best practices for backing up your critical data to prevent loss.
Protect Yourself: Gain insights into effective personal and business protection strategies.
Additionally, the workshops will introduce participants to frameworks designed to strengthen cyber resilience. By offering these Cyber
Security Workshops, we aim to ensure that as we enhance internet connectivity across the region, local businesses are wellequipped to protect themselves and thrive in a digital environment.”
The event is free, however attendees must register to secure their spot online at: https://events.humanitix.com/host/rda-centralwest
Ivy Dickerson watches Katie Benson jump in the deep end of the pool.
PHOTO:
Tom Curtain performing to a crowd while on tour.
PHOTOS: Supplied
Post Office celebrates 125 years of operation
By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
4 MINGELO Street has been the location of the Peak Hill Post Office since September 21, 1899.
The Peak Hill community came together to celebrate 125 years of the institution - and its continuing vital place in the community.
While the building has had extensions and alterations over the 125 years it is essentially still the same building it was it 1899.
The original building cost 1100 pounds to build which is around $201,000 in today’s currency.
It is believed that the building was extended between 1915 and 1920 to include a public telephone.
The building was then extended again in 1922-1923 to include the manual for exchange and further extensions and alterations were made during the 1970’s that crated indoor amenities for males and females who were working on the exchange and in the post office.
There are plans for both the 1922-23 extension and the 1970’s extension.
Cathy Goodwin is the current licensee, who purchased the Post Office with her husband Tim who took on the mail contracts in 2001.
Eddie Parrott, former postmaster, moved to the Peak Hill Post Office in 1971 and retired in 1999.
Between Cathy and Eddie they have 51 years of service.
To celebrate this amazing milestone Mingelo Street was closed for a few hours on Saturday, September 21 to let the Peak Hill community celebrate.
“Many former locals came home and took delight in browsing through the Post Master’s diary, finding references to themselves,” Cathy said.
“Michael Watson from Bathurst found an entry from the day that he commenced work at the Peak Hill Post Office on October 27, 1969.
“He told us that he continued working for Australia Post for 43 years. His final position with the business was as Area Manger for the Central Division,” Cathy added.
Visitors and locals were treated
to barbecue sandwiches from the footy club, delicious coffees from the Western Access Coffee Cart and ice-cream from Karrandy.
There were stalls to browse and Wilson the Clydesdale was in attendance making friends with all that passed him.
“Tim the postie was wondering how long it would take to do his mail run on Wilson,” Cathy said.
There were plenty of games and activities to keep the kids entertained and Cathy said she spotted a few potential golfers and paleontologists amongst the activities.
Cathy and Eddie cut the anniversary cake while Eddie reminisced about his time at the post office.
“What a magnificent day cel-
ebrating a magnificent building,” Cathy said.
As part of the 125 year celebrations the Peak Hill Post Office is putting together a time capsule that will be buried to be rediscovered for the 150 year anniversary.
The post office will take post cards with your messages to Peak Hill in the next 25 years for the next month.
Wilson the Clydesdale made lots of friends during the celebrations.
The Peak Hill community came together to celebrate the 125 years of the Peak Hill Post Office.
Former post master Eddie Parrott and Peak Hill Post Office licensee Cathy Goodwin cut the anniversary cake to mark 125 years of operation. PHOTOS: Supplied
Peak Hill Post Office.
WESTERN SEWER AUGMENTATION
Parkes Shire Council wishes to advise that we have contracted Chiverton Pty Ltd TA Thompsons Irrifab to undertake sewer construction works along Hartigan Avenue from Armstrong Street to London Road, Parkes. These works are scheduled to commence the week of 30 September 2024 and are expected to be completed by January 2025
What to expect:
•Working Hours: 7:00am - 6:00pm (Monday to Friday)
• Temporary changes managing the movement at both ends. Noise and Dust: Construction activities may cause increased noise and dust in the vicinity.
• made to ensure that access to homes and businesses is maintained.
•Safety Measures: Safety is our top priority. We urge all residents to exercise caution around the construction area and adhere to any posted safety warnings. This essential project is part of our ongoing infrastructure in our community. For more information, visit:
PUBLIC NOTICE
GARAGE SALE TRAIL
Do you have pre-loved treasures too good for the bin? Over two big weekends on the 9-10 and 16-17 November, the Garage Sale Trail will be coming to Parkes Shire, with the on everything from the essentials you need, to the pre-loved gems you want. Parkes Shire residents are invited to host their own garage sale or join a group sale in their neighbourhood, and can take part over one day, or do more across both weekends.
For more information, visit: bit.ly/4fP4DYG
PROJECT UPDATE
RAW WATER STORAGE LAGOON
Council is pleased to advise that all major bulk and civil works for the Raw Water Storage Lagoon (RWSL) at the Parkes Water Treatment Plant (WTP) have been completed. The next phase of this project will focus on structural, mechanical, and piping work.
to reopen the community walking track near the WTP, with the aim of accomplishing this before Christmas 2024. For more information on this project, visit: bit.ly/ ParkesWaterSecurityProgram
PUBLIC NOTICE
Parkes Shire Council wishes to advise of the following temporary road closures and parking changes in place this Saturday 5 October for the Cheers to 30 Years Festival.
Road Closures:
7am-11pm:
•Short Street: Closed from Clarinda Street to Grenfell/Lachlan Street
12pm-11pm:
•Southern end of Clarinda Street
•Welcome Street
•Easternmost section of Cecile Street
A detour will be in place along May Street for Parking Changes:
A temporary No Stopping zone will be installed on:
•The southern side of May Street from the East Street intersection to the Railway Station (driveway access will remain open).
•The northern side of May Street from the Welcome Street intersection to Currajong Street to improve sight distance.
We thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this time.
For detailed detour information, please visit: bit.ly/4eLXojb
POSTIONS VACANT
PositionClosing Date
Information and Records 13 October 2024
Design Engineer Transport 19 January 2025
Graduate Engineer19 January 2025
For further information on these positions and to apply, please visit: bit.ly/ParkesShireCareers
WHAT’S ON AT THE LIBRARY
LAKE ENDEAVOUR ACTIVATION PROJECT
Council is nearing completion of the Lake E opening set for Summer 2024/25! However, we would like to advise that swimming is not yet encouraged, as the water temperature is still below health limits and Council is currently undertaking a comprehensive water quality testing program. This program is scheduled for completion by summer 2024. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to welcoming you into the water once the weather warms up and testing is completed! This project is proudly funded by the NSW Government’s Places to Swim grant program as part of the Open Spaces Program.
WHAT’S ON AT THE LIBRARY
GRANDPARENTS
DAY ACTIVITIES
Parkes Shire Library invites you to come along to the following activities for Grandparents Day.
Parkes Grandparents Day Storytime - Tuesday 22 October 2024, 10:30am to 11:30am, children aged 3 to 5.
Parkes Grandparents Day Rhyme TimeThursday 24 October, 10:30am to 11:15am, children aged 0 to 3.
Peak Hill Grandparents Day Rhyme TimeThursday 24 October, 11:30am to 12:30pm, children aged 0 to 5.
Trundle Grandparents Day Storytime - Friday 25 October, 11am to 12pm, childred aged 0 to 5.
Children are encouraged to bring their grandparents along. These events are free to
Bookings are essential, t
o reserve your spot, please call 6861 2309.
FRIDAY FLICKS
Join us at Parkes Shire Library for a special M ad Max-themed night in celebration of Halloween and the 45th anniversary of this catapulted its lead actor to international fame and inspired numerous sequels. This month, Friday Flicks will be held a week earlier. To reserve your spot, please call 6861 2309.
ROAD CLOSURES AND PARKING CHANGES
Mamma Mia, here we go again
PARKES Shire Council is excited to announce the FABBA-LOUS lineup for the 2024 Trundle ABBA Festival, set to return on Saturday, October 19.
As Australia’s only and original ABBA festival, this year’s event will be bigger and better than ever, featuring a spectacular array of performances that will have fans dancing the afternoon and night away.
Headlining the festival is the world-renowned ABBA tribute band, Bjorn Again.
These super troupers are back by popular demand after their sensational performance last year, bringing us all ABBA’s greatest hits.
Adding to the excitement, the festival will be hosted by Tristan MacManus, best known for his five-season stint on Dancing with The Stars, a co-host of Studio 10 and runner-up on this year’s “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!”.
With his charisma and love for entertainment, Tristan is
Trundle ABBA Festival returns with f-ABBA-lous lineup
sure to make this year’s festival an unforgettable experience.
Joining the lineup are:
Furnace and the Fundamentals: Prepare to dance like never before with this six-piece band known for their exhilarating performances and over-the-top antics.
Described as “humanity’s most exhilarating dance party,” these Sydney showmen will deliver an unforgettable party set filled with the greatest songs of all time.
From Beyoncé to The Beatles, and everything in between, Furnace and the Fundamentals promise a non-stop party with light-up suits, confetti, inflatables, and more dance-floor anthems than you can count.
Disco Revolution: Step back into the glittering world of the 70s with a seven-piece show band that reignites the disco flame with passion and flair.
Fronted by two powerhouse vocalists and supported by a talented ensemble of musicians, Disco Revolution delivers an incredible showcase of the greatest disco classics.
From ABBA to The Village People, this band will electrify the dance floor and transport you back to the era of liberation and flamboyance. Their interactive and dynamic performances create an inclusive atmosphere that will have everyone dancing
Racing
and singing along from the very first song.
Andante Andante Choir: For a touch of nostalgia and harmony, the choir will take the stage to perform ABBA’s most beloved hits.
This Canberra-based community choir has been dedicated to performing ABBA’s music since 2004, often performing at charity fundraisers and community events and are known for their heartwarming performances.
pigeons
TERRY Townsend has a lot of respect for the pigeon.
He’s spent months preparing a flock of racing pigeons for competitionand they beat the driver who released them home over a whopping 515km.
Parkes Racing Pigeons Club has just hosted its first race in nine years, with 84 birds from five states and territories competing.
The excitement was palpable as a group of owners gathered to watch them come in - and even though they’ve beaten Terry home on plenty of training flights, their feat was impressive.
“They were a lot quicker than I thought,” Terry said.
“I didn’t expect them until about 2 and they were here at 12.40pm.
“They covered it really quick1500m a minute is what they were flying, they’re quite an incredible little animal.”
The winning pigeon was a hen owned by Len Colgate from South Australia, with second place to another hen owned by Grant Wilson and John Banfield close behind.
Third went to Carlo Pedavoli’s hen.
The birds all wear an electronic tag and their result is recorded when they cross the board and it is read.
Terry has had these birds since late
DJ Diggz: Adding a modern twist to the festival, DJ Diggz will keep the party going with his infectious dance and pop beats.
With more than 35 years of experience in the music, radio, events, and entertainment industries, Diggz is a seasoned DJ and producer who knows how to get the crowd moving.
His current single, “My Obsession,” is tearing up dance floors across the country, and he’s ready to bring that same energy to the Trundle ABBA Festival.
This year’s festival marks the 10th anniversary of Trundle ABBA Festival and the 50th anniversary of ABBA’s historic Eurovision win with “Waterloo.”
Join us for a day of F-ABBALOUS fun as we celebrate the music and magic of ABBA in the charming regional town of Trundle.
General Manager of Parkes Shire Council, Kent Boyd,
shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming event.
“The Trundle ABBA Festival was created by the Trundle community, from humble beginnings it is now a landmark event for our whole community and beyond,” Mr Boyd said.
“We are thrilled to be celebrating the 50th anniversary of ABBA’s Eurovision win in such a spectacular fashion.
“With this year’s incredible lineup and the continued support from ABBA fans worldwide, Trundle is set to shine brighter than ever.
“We can’t wait to welcome everyone to Trundle for a day of music, dancing, and unforgettable memories,” Mr Boyd said.
Tickets for the 2024 Trundle ABBA Festival are on sale online now at bit.ly/ABBAtickets2024
For more information, go online to www.trundleabbafestival. com.au or call the Parkes Visitor Information Centre at 02 6862 6000.
beat their driver home
last year, when they were about 30 days old, preparing them for this racing season.
Participating breeders send their birds to Terry, to get acquainted with the home they’ll fly back to from wherever they’re released.
“You let them out every day, let them fly around home,” Terry explained.
“You take them out the road and gradually increase the distance, I started them off at 25km and gradually worked up.
“They had four or five training flights from 100km then we went to 150, then they jumped into the 500.”
Terry’s involvement in pigeon racing goes back to his childhood and his respect for these humble birds has only grown with his understanding of them.
“There’s been some phenomenal stories of pigeons - back in the war when they were using them as messengers they did some remarkable things,” he said.
The Australian War Memorial features two pigeons who were awarded the Dickin Medal, considered The Victoria Cross for animals.
No. 139 attached to Detachment 55 Port Craft Company, Madang 12 July 1945 was awarded the Dickin Medal for gallantry carrying a message through
a severe tropical storm thereby bringing help to an army boat with a vital cargo, in danger of foundering. No. 879 of 1 Australian Pigeon Section, attached to the US forces, Manus Island, Admiralty Islands 5th April 1944. Awarded the Dickin Medal for gallantry carrying a message through heavy fire thereby bringing relief to a Patrol surrounded and attacked by the enemy without other means of communication.
“They’re a very tough and versatile animal,” Terry said.
The racing season is now drawing to a close, with a smaller number of the birds in Parkes to take a couple of longer challenges in coming weeks.
As the sport’s focus then turns back to its breeding season, those birds can go home to breed or some might stay with Terry.
After overwhelming interest in this year’s event, Terry will begin it all again in the new year in preparation for 2025 events.
New members would be welcome to the Parkes club, which does collaborate with clubs from Cowra, Grenfell and Bathurst.
“Hopefully we’ll kick on from here, bigger and better,” Terry said.
Find Parkes Racing Pigeons on Facebook to find out more.
Terry Townsend holds the winning pigeon, who travelled 1500m a minute back to Parkes.
PHOTO: Renee Powell
Trundle ABBA Festival returns with f-ABBA-lous lineup.
Que Club’s open gardens delight
By LYNN ROGERS
Although the sky looked threatening throughout Sunday, September 29, the rain held off and more than 350 people enjoyed the magnificent day at the Parkes Racecourse and in the four open gardens.
The gardens were hosted by Leanne and Jeff Field, Leonie Patterson, Vicki and Ian Cabban, and Leah and Jeff Douglas.
All gardens had special features and ideas which transformed their individual properties into havens for garden lovers.
The atmosphere at the Racecourse was buzzing with activity, music, art, food and market stalls. The 24 market stalls came from local craftspeople in our district, with one stall coming all the way from West Wyalong. Approximately 380 people were in attendance throughout the day, which kept our cooks and volunteers busy.
Generous feedback has been received praising the delicious food, the variety of music from local musicians: Easy Goin’, Fijian Singers, Parkes Ukulele Group, and Tapestry. The variety of goods provided by stallholders allowed for much browsing and shopping. A new highlight this year was the fashion parade with the generous support of Parkes News & Gifts.
The racecourse is an ideal venue for such a full day of activity and the Club is very grateful for the support of the Parkes Jockey Club committee
which allows us to utilise the venue. Parkes Painting Group’s exhibition was well received and added to the overall relaxed atmosphere.
It is due to the generosity of the garden owners, the stallholders, all participants, volunteers, and the support of the community that we were able to raise close to $9,500. Expenses are still to be deducted, but we anticipate around $8,000 will be used to support our various projects in the local community, especially in the areas of hearing, speech and wellbeing.
So far this year we have sponsored every eligible child to attend Life Education Van (Healthy Harold), as well as our usual donations to schools and pre-schools for hearing amplification systems; dignity and care packs for victims of domestic violence; books for newborn babies; Southern Cross art therapy program; trauma teddies for Ambulances; participation in Paint the Town REaD; school backpacks for children in need; and sponsoring the hearing and speech assessments for pre-school children who are ready to head off to ‘big school’.
Donations are also given to Can Assist, Ronald McDonald House, Sprouts, Safe Haven and other charities from time to time to benefit our local communities.
The raffle was won by: Paula Sutherland (1st prize), Dina White (2nd) and Nancye Blatch (3rd).
Emi Rogers of Simply Design & Co with Debbie Gould.
Sandie Ward, Wendy Goodsell, Janelle Goodsell and Jenny Goodsell admiring garden number 3. PHOTOS: Renee Powell
Kaye McIntyre from Sydney and Fumiko Aikawa admiring garden number 3.
Que Club volunteers Krys Szabo and Dawn Phipps welcoming garden visitors.
Pam Crowley of Pam’s Pretty Plates with Karen Quade, Carmel Berry and Cathy Skinner. Keep an eye out for Pam at the Trundle ABBA Festival memorial hall markets too!
Eadie and Tamara admiring the best friends painting of dog and cat.
Jodie Cock and Donna Little admiring the art on show at the race course markets.
Skye Westcott with Grace, Charlie and Hugh.
Que Club’s Jill Crisp, Lyndall Bowen, Janene Dwyer, Judy Chambers, Colleen Staples, Kay Craft and Susan Ball welcoming visitors to the open gardens.
Learn all about seedbanking
By MARG APPLEBEE
CENTRAL WEST LACHLAN
LANDCARE
We are pleased to welcome Nathan Emery and Laura Watts from the Botanic Gardens of Sydney to provide two workshops this month.
Nathan, a Research Scientist, is the Manager of the Seedbank and Conservation Collections for the Botanic Gardens of Sydney.
His colleague Laura Watts, works as the Collections Development Coordinator.
They are both based at Mount Annan.
Seed banking or ex situ germplasm collection (seed of living material stored away from wild threats) is critical for the conservation of our native plants.
Banked germplasm (seed or living material) can be
used for research, breeding or conservation and supports restoration and reintroduction efforts. Join staff from the Botanic Gardens of Sydney’s Seedbank & Conservation Collections team as they discuss seed collecting strategies such as preserving genetic diversity, how to collect seeds, process collections, and seed germination strategies.
Accompanying the theory will be a hands-on activity on collecting equipment and seeds.
The Botanic Gardens of Sydney conducts seedbanking as a core activity, with the state-wide conservation seed program having operated for over 20 years.
With around 13,000 collections and 5,200 species the seed collection is the largest
of its type in Australia and provides the essential seed collections which forms the ‘heart’ of conservation and restoration activities and outcomes.
Both of these events are fully catered for and an RSVP is essential via Stickytickets or contact Marg Applebee on 0418 611 053 or cwlllandcare@gmail.com
The Parkes event will be held on Sunday, October 13 at the CWLL building at Kelly Reserve.
The Forbes event will be at the Forbes Riverside Garden on Tuesday, October 15.
Both events include morning tea and lunch and run between 9.30am and 2.30pm.
These events are possible thanks to the shared work of the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust and Landcare NSW under the Private
Land Conservation Matters project.
Protecting biodiversity on private lands also plays a vital role in maintaining ecological balance, improving land productivity, and enhancing water quality, all of which directly benefit both the landowners and the broader community.
Private Land Conservation Matters (PLCM) is Stage 2 of Landcare NSW’s partnership program with the BCT, building on the success and lessons learned from the 2020-22 Project, including increased awareness of the BCT’s roles and responsibilities amongst the Landcare community.
For further information, please go to www.centralwestlachlanlandcare.org, or contact Marg on 0418 611 053.
Feeder steers firm, heifers
MONDAY’S CATTLE SALE
Yarding 1430 (down 123)
Numbers dropped slightly for a yarding of 1430 cattle. Quality was good with plenty on offer for feeders and restockers, prime yearlings were also well supplied. There were limited numbers of heavy grown cattle. All the regular buyers were present.
Young cattle to the trade held firm, prime yearling steers sold from 316c to 365c and prime yearling heifers, 290c to 356c/kg.
Feeder steers were also firm, 310c to 400c, while feeder heifers sold cheaper, 260c to 347c/kg.
Prime grown cattle 5c cheaper, heavy steers sold from 270c to 357c, and heavy heifers, 270c to 355c/kg.
Cows were firm to cheaper, 2
sold cheaper at Forbes
and 3 scores sold from 180c to 301c, and heavy prime cows, 305c to 322c/kg. Heavy bulls sold to 300c/kg.
TUESDAY’S SHEEP SALE
Yarding 34,050 (down 4350) Lamb numbers fell and
the quality of the yarding improved especially in the 9800 new season lambs. New season lambs were well supplied by stores and trade lambs and there was a bigger line up of heavy weights.
Old lambs had a better supply of heavy weights and trade weights remain mixed in quality.
Light old lambs were limited. Merino improved in quality and there were not as many
light framed lambs and hogget.
Overall the market was firm to dearer on most lambs.
New season lambs were $2 to $5 dearer for most with the trades selling from $173 to $215/head and heavy weights reached $248/head, most ranged from 780c to 840c/kg cwt.
Old trade weights were firm to slightly cheaper selling from $166 to $198/head and averaged 760c to 770c/kg Heavy weights were firm selling from $195 to $245/ head or 790c/kg on average with the best of the lambs around 840c/kg. Extra heavy lambs only reached $250/head. Merino lambs were $10 stronger but there was a marked improvement in quality.
Trades sold from $129 to $191.
Heavy weights reached $221/ head and averaged 670c/kg. Heavy hoggets were up to $20 cheaper. Mutton numbers lifted and the quality was better with plenty of medium and heavy weight sheep. Prices were cheaper and fell between $10 and $15/head across most of the mutton with the very heavy lines back $20 to $30/head. Medium weight ewes sold from 460 to $87 and heavy crossbreds reached $125/ head.
Merinos reached $122/head and the majority of the mutton sold from 280c to 310c/kg cwt. FROM MLA’S NATIONAL LIVESTOCK REPORTING AGENCY
Nathan Emery, Manager of the Seedbank and Conservation Collections for the Botanic Gardens of Sydney. PHOTO: Supplied
Prime grown cattle 5c cheaper, heavy steers sold from 270c to 357c, and heavy heifers, 270c to 355c/kg. Cows were firm to cheaper, 2 and 3 scores sold from 180c to 301c, and heavy prime cows, 305c to 322c/kg.
PHOTO: File
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Classifications: (P) Preschoolers (C) Children (G) General (PG) Parental Guidance (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences
(h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v)
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Travel plans could be interrupted by the reemergence of a workplace problem that was never quite fully resolved. Deal with it at once, then take off on a well-deserved trip.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Aspects favor cultural activities for sensuous Bovines. Attend a concert or an art show. Better yet, create something yourself (a poem, perhaps?), and dedicate it to someone special.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Respect any doubts you might now be feeling about a new situation. They could be reflecting your inner awareness that some essential information might be missing. Check it out.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) It’s important to start the new week with as clean of a slate as possible. Either complete all those unfinished tasks, or pass them on to others who would be more than happy to take them on.
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.40 MOVIE: Assassin For Hire. (1951) 1.05 MOVIE: Bikini Beach. (1964) 3.10 MOVIE: Hawaii. (1966) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. (2015) Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith. 10.55 Chicago Med. 11.55 Late Programs.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) This is a good time to cut down on expenses and tame the urge to splurge. Applying some financial discipline now could help the Big Cat ride out a possible monetary crunch later on.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Money matters are dominant this week. Recheck your accounts and make sure they’re up-to-date. Also, pay more attention to personal issues before they become major problems.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might be tempted to employ the same tactics as your adversary, but this could backfire. Better to use the same balanced approach that has worked for you before and could work again.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A changing workplace environment could stir up confusion as well as apprehension. Best to ignore the rumors and get the facts. You could find that the changes bring positive elements.
6.00 Becker.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)
Communication is easier this week, as people are ready and eager to hear what you have to say. Also, check for possible technical problems before you start a new project.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Aspects favor change for the usually traditional Goat. Opening your mind to possibilities you had ignored could lead you to make decisions you once considered improbable.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Making personal as well as professional adjustments to changing conditions might be easier with more information explaining the hows and the whys of the situations in question.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) With a growing tide of positive reactions to buoy your confidence, this could be the right time to put the finishing touches on your new project and get it well and truly launched.
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ER. 2.55 Doctor Who. 3.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Breeders. 9.20 Extras. 9.50 ER. 11.20 Rage. 12.20 Late Programs.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Outback Crystal Hunters. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Hustle & Tow. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL Women’s. Week 7. St Kilda v GWS Giants. 9.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things. 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 Earth. 3.55 Love Your Garden. 4.40 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.25 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. 9.05 Louis Theroux Interviews... 9.50 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 10.20 Kitchen Cabinet. 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. 11.20 Four Corners. 12.05 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.40 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Deadly Dinosaurs. 8.55 Ice Age. 9.40 Doctor Who. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.30 Getaway. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. 8.50 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 9.50 True Story With Hamish & Andy. 10.50 9News Late. 11.20 Chicago Med. 12.10 Transplant. 1.00 Our State On A Plate. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Guitar Gods Goes Cosmic. 1.30 Sean’s Kitchen. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 Modern Family. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Glee. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 MOVIE: Happy Gilmore. (1996) 10.40 The Goldbergs. 11.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Parliament. 3.10 News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.15 Four Corners. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30
9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.20 Explore TV: Trade Routes Of The Middle Ages. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. 8.35 Human Error. 9.35 Million Dollar Murders. 10.45 9News Late. 11.15 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 12.05 Tipping Point. 1.00 Hello SA. 1.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? 9.40 To Be Advised. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. 12.05 Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 Pooches At Play. 8.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. 11.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 Evil. 12.15 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 To Be Advised.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Iconic Australia. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Mr Forbush And The Penguins. (1971) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 The Good Karma Hospital. 9.40 Agatha Raisin. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.40 Entertainment Tonight. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. 9.40 NCIS. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. 12.05 Late Programs. 6.00
The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Late Programs.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Iconic Australia. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Are You Being Served? (1977) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 9.40 Silent Witness. 10.50 Late Programs.
3.10 Paddington
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.45 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Outback Truckers. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Hustle & Tow. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.00 The Force: BTL. 8.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.15 ER. 2.55 Doctor Who. 3.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Not Going Out. 9.40 Mother And Son. 10.10 ER. 11.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Earth. 4.00 Love Your Garden. 4.45 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. Return. 8.30 Question Everything. Return. 9.05 Planet America. 9.35 Would I Lie To You? 10.05 Spicks And Specks. 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. 11.10 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.15 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 4.40 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Doctor Who. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.20 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Australian Story. 10.30 Compass. 11.00 Antiques
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Guitar Gods Goes Cosmic. 2.00 Anh Does Vietnam. 3.00 Sean’s Kitchen. 3.30 Modern Family. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Glee. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back. 10.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 My Impossible House. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Miniseries: Karen Pirie. 10.30 Late Programs.
Hailey Dean Mysteries: Killer Sentence. (2019) 2.00 Your Money & Your Life. 2.30 Border Security: International. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 8.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. 9.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop. 10.30 Soham: Catching A Killer. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Hustle & Tow. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. 8.30 Disasters At Sea. 9.30 The Mightiest. 10.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 Journey To Europe. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. 8.45 RPA. 9.45 A+E After Dark. 10.45 9News Late. 11.15 The Equalizer. 12.05 Resident Alien. 1.00 Great Australian Detour. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. 8.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. Final. 9.10 NCIS. 10.10 10’s Late News. 10.35 The Project. 11.35 Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 NBL Slam. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.30 The Weekly Kick-Off. 11.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.55 Evil. 12.55 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Two And A Half Men. 1.30 King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 9.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Saraband For Dead Lovers. (1948) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight. 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.05 Planet Reef. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Portillo’s Andalucia. 8.25 Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar. 9.20 Four Years Later. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Carmen Curlers. New. 1.05 Wisting. 2.50 Miniseries: Safe Home. 3.50 Paddington Station 24/7. 5.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.25 Hair Power: Me And My Afro. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 Abandoned. 6.10 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: The Assignment. (1997) 10.40 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 Planet America. 11.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.40 Border Security: International. 2.10 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The 1% Club UK. 8.30 Jimeoin: Result. 9.50 The Latest: Seven News. 10.20 Australia: Now And Then. 11.20 Chicago Fire. 12.20 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. 1.20 Late Programs.
6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 Late Programs.
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Two x John Deere headers/harvesters (one CTS model; one 1950) with two combs and two trailers. Good order, always sheded.
CUSACK, Caroline
Late of Hill Street, Parkes Who passed away peacefully on Friday September 27, 2024, at the age of 86 years
Dearly loved wife of the late Wal Cusack
Much loved mother of Craig & Nigel
Cherished Nanna of Liam
‘Resting Peacefully’
The cortege is appointed to leave The Holy Family Catholic Church, Parkes after a service commencing at 10:30am, on Thursday October 3, 2024 for interment in the lawn portion of the Parkes Cemetery.
LITTLEWOOD, Joan Anne
Late of Ebelina Crescent, Parkes Who passed away peacefully on Thursday September 26, 2024, at the age of 85 years
Dearly loved wife of the late Peter Littlewood
Much loved mother and mother in law of Stephen (dec), Michael & Gwenda and Vicki & Ian Cabban.
Cherished grandma of Candice, Dustin, Perry, Russell & Laura and great grandmother of Savannah, Alira, Florence, Aria and Ashton.
‘Resting Peacefully’
The cortege is appointed to leave the Parkes Baptist Church after a service commencing at 10:00am, Tuesday October 8, 2024 for interment in the lawn portion of the Parkes Cemetery.
Colin Clarence. Memorial Service, October 6, 2024, 10.30 am, New Life Community Church Young.
To everyone who stopped to help me after my fall on Monday, September 23, 2024. Thanks to the Ambulance and hospital staff. ~ John. THANKS
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Huge field in 4BBB Championship
By PETER BRISTOL
Saturday was the 4BBB Championship, this year sponsored by the Zac Kelly Golf team, the newly married couple Zac and Maddie Kelly.
There is a real buzz coming from the pair as they set up their business and get things underway.
There were 80 players facing off for the prize, some very hot entries, some competitive teams and some friends just out for an opportunity to create some memories.
One of the morning crews in Gordon Pritchard and Rob Staples, set the bar high with a 46 point haul.
Gordon has been in very hot form and was much sort after as a pairing due to this, but Rob won the ballot and whilst the minor partner in the pair did pick up some points on the back 9 when they were needed.
This held for a while until Aaron Gaffey and Matt Clark also came in with the same score, only to be beaten by a countback.
But late in the day a pair slipped under their guard when the lightly handicapped pair of Scott Winter and David Hodges managed to scrap out an extra point and a combined 47 points was the winning score.
Scott has been in simmering form for around 6sixweeks and obviously caught Dave on a good day to pile on the points.
Other close chasers were Leone Stevenson and Dale Matthews who enjoying the sunshine in the afternoon plus the roll of the greens to record a 45 point bag, also on this score were Tim Baker
and Warren Blatch who spent most of the round discussing bridge and staying centred to play extra well.
The Nearest The Pins on Saturday were –The Idlerite 1st by Nym Dziuba at 364cm, Griffins Leading Edge by Andrew Bament at 109cm, Parkes Ready Mixed Concrete 9th by David Speakman at 138cm, the Harvey Norman 11th by Gordon Pritchard at 333cm, the 17th by Gordon Pritchard at 257cm.
The winner of the lucky fourth this week was Gordon Pritchard at 257cm.
There was also an individual in conjunction and Matt Clarke was the winner with a very impressive 41 points.
Ball winners were Aaron Gaffey and Matt Clarke 46, Leone Stevenson, Tim Baker and Warren Blatch, M.Skinner & G.Keeley 45 and Rob Rea and Phil Smith 44.
On Sunday the return of the 18 hole Shootout, which was sponsored for a very long time by the Boschman family and IGA in Parkes.
Now in retirement Peter has continued his sponsorship of this event with the competition now being named the BDC event.
I am reliably informed this stands for the Big Dutch Cup and no doubt will have an orange scarf surrounding it. Huge thanks to Peter as this is one of the most sought trophies in the calendar.
This event gathers the top 18-20 players on stroke from 5 selected events through the year and the best scores enter the event.
At each hole one player drops out of the event, if the scores are tied at the particular hole then there is a chip off to discard the player.
There are no limits on gamesmanship but golf etiquette and courtesy are required.
On the first big hitting Jake Thompson bit the dust with his double bogey very costly.
On the 2nd hole Luke Clarke suffered the early exit as well as the double bogey was proving costly, but he lost a chip off to Aaron Gaffey as well.
Joe Van Opynen had a triple on the par 5 3rd and exited for the day. Myles Smith was next to leave the scene on the par 3 4th after a chipoff with Dave Brown and Aaron Gaffey.
A big surprise was John green leaving on the 5th hole as he shines in this type of format, but a double then a loss in a chipoff with Blake Smith, Andrew Bourke and Dave Stevenson left him to contemplate ’25.
Peter Boschman was work-
ing on his speech as Max Keith left early as well on the 6th hole after another multi person chipoff. On the 7th hole Beau Tanswell lost control of his drive then had a triple bogey.
On the 8th hole a bogey was good enough to see Dave Brown depart but once again after a multi person chipoff Coming up the halfway mark on the 9th Aaron Gaffey finally lost a chipoff as his double bogey took him out.
Down the 10th hole and Andrew Bourke recorded a double bogey but had a chance to redeem on a chipoff but failed to do so.
On the short par 3 11th, David Stevenson met the end of his day after playing solidly, a horror six seeing him off Craig Matthews, was slinking along quietly, which is his way when a double on the 12th, then a loss in the chipoff against Rob Hey saw
him depart.
Next out was one of the early favourites in Jack Elliott, who lost out with a bogey on one of his par 5s.
Denis Howard, who has been in fine fettle since heading back to the course had gone deep into the contest only to have a double on the 14th and bid adieu.
Rob Hey, unassuming and just getting on with the job, hung in until the 15th where a par saw him lose out after a four person chipoff
On the uphill 16th Blake Smioth got the smell of the BBQ and took a shortcut to the clubhouse, after a disastrous hole.
With two of the club champions and an up and comer left, it was thought that Riall Harrison and Aaron Wilkie would be head to head up the 18th, but unfortunately Aaron lost to Riall on the 17th with a bogey chipoff
This left the West Wyalong ecological warrior in Michael Thomas to battle it out with Riall up 18.
Michael has been working in the mine at Wyalong for half the year and has been unable to get as much golf in as he would like but obviously this has just freshened him up and he defeated Riall in another chipoff on the 18th to be crowned the first winner of the BDC and receive the trophy from the orange boy Peter Boschman in a moving ceremony.
Thanks to Peter and all the participants and there will be much competition to get into the field for ’25.
Vets golf
By JOHN DWYER
Mother Nature won out once again last week for twin-towns veteran golfers who had a day at home after play in Parkes was abandoned on Thursday due to the wet and showers predicted for later that day. It’s all on again this Thursday back in Forbes where all will notice changes from the improved greens after coring to the leveling of tees and grounding of tree stumps.
Spring is in the air and how lucky are golfers to have two courses at their disposal for twin towns vets competitions.
A bit of moisture did not stop Forbes’ Tuesday 12hole social players last week where a count-back was required to determine a winner, once again.
Vying for the win were the two Peters - Barnes and Scholfield - with P. Barnes getting the nod. Both scored 29 points.
Simpson takes home women’s Major Singles title
Women’s bowls
By LEA ORR
Best wishes for full and fast recoveries to all our walking wounded regulars! We need you back on the frontline, battling for a point, and filling the ranks.
Ground Control had checked the field for bombs and did a great job of rolling it at the same time! We salute you, gentlemen!
On Saturday last, one of the major conflicts of 2024 took place in the main arena: Jo Simpson versus Rhona Went - to establish who would take home the coveted Major Singles title, and Liz Byrne trophy.
It was obvious that Jo had brought along the big guns, and she sustained a relentless attack on the jack. Rhona would have her shots in place early, only to be outgunned on the last bowl on many ends. Congratulations General Jo, and a great effort by Rhona to reach the final!
On Tuesday, Frances, Valmai and Major Marja encountered Gwenda, Lorraine and Corporal Kim in a twohour skirmish.
ward as Jan’s squad put down a barrage of artillery to keep us in defence mode.
A daring raven, recently escaped from the Tower of London we thought, crossed no man’s land, trying to draw fire! Last seen flying north!
The patience of the patients spectating on Tuesday was appreciated. Great to see you all smiling!
There are several Mid-West Bowls championships coming up: Women’s State Pairs, Senior Pairs, Open Reserve Pairs and Senior Singles, all to be played in November and December
See the board for details. Nominations close later this month, Singles in November. If you haven’t been to Arnold’s to pick up your pink summer shirt, please do it soon.
PHOTO: supplied
Volleys of shots from both sides kept each group entrenched for over an hour. Soon after, the latter platoon gained some ground and fought on to the end to retain that advantage. On another field, new re-
cruit, Therese Glasseen, Lea and Brigadier Betsy attempted a surprise attack against Kay, Rose and Able-Seaman Jan.
We advanced with a lucky shot on the first end, but that was one of only five steps for-
One more week until nominations close for Club Minor Singles. Please put your name down, if eligible.
Parkes Bowling and Sports Club news
By COL MILLER
Major Triples semi finals were played on September 28
and 29.
The first game Steve Turner, Wilbur Harris and Guy Ellery took on Greg Townsend, Mark Dwyer and Mick Went.
Went’s team took charge of the game from the start leading 12 to 2 on the 7th end.
Ellery’s team had some good bowls in the head but Mick Went was on fire with his driving taking out the opposition’s bowls. Went’s team ran out winners 26 to 13.
On the Sunday the second semi, Joe Davies, Andrew Reynolds and Mark Dwyer played Ian Simpson, John Wright and Brain Hampton.
The teams were 8 all in the 8th end but from then on Fitzalan’s team put the foot down to run out winners 29 to 16.
The final will be between Went’s team and Fitzalan’s team date to be advised, this should be one of the best games of bowls you will see.
Social bowls on Thursday, rink 9 Noel Johnstone and Phil Moran and Graham Dixon defeated Ray Jones, Bob Freeman and Geoff Smith 26 to 9. Rink 10 Brian Townsend and Ian Simpson won over
Mark Glasheen and Rob Irving 18 to 17.
Mike Valentine and Col Mudie has a close win over Arthur Corbett and John Wright 23 to 21. John Carr and Col Hayward has a good win over John Corcoran and John Ward 27 to 16.
Social bowls on Saturday, rink 8 Peter McPhee, Bob Freeman and Col Mudie went down to Brian Townsend, Rob Lacy and Geoff Freeman 21 to 9.
Bernie Mitchell and Col Hayward had a solid win over Phil Moran and Ian Simpson 20 to 13.
Mal Porter and Dave Reilly had a good win over John Ward and Warren Bevan 24 to 12.
Ray Jones and John Wright had a field day against Noel Johnstone and Rob Irving 37 to 7.
Rink 13 Mick Simpson and Darryl McKellar had a win over Tony Riordan and Baldy Frame 20 to17.
Rink 14 John Carr, Ethan Lacy and Graham Dixon had a 20 all draw with George Bradley, Graham Davis and Bruce Orr.
Parkes Golf Club
Leone Stevenson, Kaye Jones, Mel and Craig Matthews were ready to tee off.
PHOTO: Jenny Kingham
Winner of the Major Singles Championship and Liz Byrne trophy, Jo Simpson, with runner up, Rhona Went, and President Liz Byrne.
Division three too good for Dubbo
The 23k Parkes Services Club Champagne Triples entries filling fast: secure your spot
By PAUL LEWIN
Railway Bowling Club news
Hello bowlers, Sincere apologies for not getting the bowls news done last week, let’s do a quick recap.
Wednesday, September 16 saw 29 bowlers hit the greens for social bowls.
Winners were John Corcoran, Peter Creith and John Taylor winning 17+20.
Runners Up were Graham Thomson, Alan Curteis and Dave Johnson winning 17+18.
Third Place went to Troy Thomson, Paul Lewin and Alan Affleck winning 15+6. Marble 12 came out and the Margins were 2, 4, 6, 18 & 20. The Jackpot went to $300.00.
Wednesday, September 25 saw 14 players hit the greens for Social Bowls.
Winners were Gene Rapp and Pauline Currey winning 15+3. Runners Up were Graham Turner and Myra Townsend winning 13+7. Third Place went to Mick Dunn, Dave Littlewood and Rob Hill winning 12+4. Marble 14 came out and the Margins were 3, 4 & 7. The Jackpot this week is $315.00.
We did not have Social Bowls on Saturday, September 14 as we had Pennants Finals and Peak Hill Post Of-
fices Birthday Bowls. Saturday, September 28 saw 19 bowlers hit the greens for Social Bowls.
Winners were Gene Rapp, Lorraine Baker and Rob Hill winning 18+23. Runners Up were Jake Brown, Alan Affleck and Clive Stibbard winning 15+11.
Men’s Pennants
Our strong Division 3 side proved too good for Dubbo City winning 10 nil in Round 1 of the Pennants Finals at Cowra last weekend and in Round 3 only had to win one rink off Wallerawang and they did, with Team Bright coming from behind to win their rink is spectacular fashion. They are now off to State in March 2025.
Unfortunately our Division 4 side were beaten by a Lithgow City side 10 nil, however managed to take care of Caragabal but fell short in the overall standings and Caragabal are off to state in March 2025.
Champagne Triples
The $23,000.00 Parkes Services Club Champagne Triples entries are filling quickly, so get your teams sorted to secure your spot in this Tier 3 Ranking event. Contact Lewi for more information. Calcutta on Friday, October 11 from 6pm, followed by an open draw with the bowls action underway Saturday morning at 8:30am.
Region Triples
The nominations for all disciplines of the Region Triples (Zone Triples) close on Sunday, October 6 and are to be played on Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20 at the various locations. Please get your teams sorted and on the board. If you require any assistance please let me know.
Social Bowls
This week we have Social Bowls on Wednesday, October 2 at 1pm and Social Bowls Saturday, October 5 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. With no tournaments scheduled this weekend it would be adventurous to get some championship games played.
Punters Club
The Quickshine Punters Club kicks off this Saturday 5th October, with lots of options for people to enjoys some bets and banter. See the sheet on the board for detail
In the Club on Friday, October 4 we have Happy Hour 5-7pm, Meat Tray Raffles, Badge Draw ($1,050.00), Joker Draw ($1,700.00) and the Bistro serving up their amazing meals from 6pm.
See you at the Railway! Toot toot!
The nominations for all disciplines of the Region Triples (Zone Triples) close on October 6 and are to be played on Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20 at the various locations.
Railway Bowling Club championships
By PAUL LEWIN
Club Championships: Major Singles
Neil Stronach played John Harcus: Stretch won the first 5 ends with a 2, 3, 2, 1 & 1. John gets a single. Stretch a 2 and he leads 11-1. John a single. Stretch a 4. John a 2 & a 3. Stretch a 1, 1 & 3 and leads 20-7 after 14 ends. John a 3. Stretch a 2 and it’s 22-10. John a 1, 4, 1, 1 & 1. Stretch gets a 3 and wins 25-18.
Jake Brown played Andrew Trotman: Trotty won the first end with a single. Jake a single. Trott a single and a 3 to lead 5-1 after 4 ends. Jake a single. Trotty a single to lead 6-2. Jake a 3. Trotty a 1, 1, 2, 1, 4 & 3 to extend the lead 18-5 after 13 ends. Jake a single. Trott 3 singles and now leads 21-6 after 17 ends. Jake a 2. Trotty a single and now it’s 22-8 after 19 ends. Jake a 1, 3, 3, 2 & 1 but Trotty closes out the game with a 3 to win 25-18.
Tony Bright played Pauline Currey: Brighty kicked us off with a 2. Pauline 2 singles. Brighty a single and he leads 3-2. Pauline a single. Brighty a 2, 1, 1 & 3 and he leads 10-3 after 9 ends. Pauline a single. Brighty a 3, 2, 1 & 1 to lead 17-4 after 14. Pauline a 2. Brighty a 1, 1, 2, 1 & a 3 to win the game 25-6.
Peter White played Peter Job: Joby a single. Whitey a 1, 1, 1 & 1 to lead 4-1 after 5 ends. Joby a single. Whitey a 2. Joby a 1, 1 & 1. Whitey a single and he leads 7-5 after 11. Joby a 2 and it’s 7 all. Whitey a single. Joby a single and it’s 8 all after 14 ends. Whitey a 2. Joby a 3 and
he leads 11-10. Whitey a 2, 2, 3, 2 & 1 to take the lead 20-11 after 21. Joby a 1, 1, 3, 1 & 1. Whitey closes out the game with a 3 & a 2 to win 25-18.
Paul Townsend played Steve Clegg: Paul won the first 2 ends with a 2 & a 3. Cleggy a 2. Paul a 2 to lead 7-2 after 4 ends. Cleggy a 2. Paul a 2 & a single to lead 10-4 after 7.
Cleggy kicks into gear with a 2, 3, 2 & 2 to take the lead 13-10 after 11 ends. Paul a single. Cleggy a 2 and leads 15-11 after 13. Paul a single. Cleggy a 1, 1, 2, 1, 1, 2, 1 & 2 to win the game 25-12.
Benny McNaughton played Brenden Weekes: Benny kicked us off with a 1, 1, 2, 1, 2 & 3 to lead 10 nil after 6 ends. Brenden a single. Benny a single. Brenden a a pair of singles. Benny a 2 and it’s 13-3 after 11 ends. Brenden a single. Benny a 2. Brenden a 3. Benny a pair of singles and it’s 17-7 after 16 ends. Brenden a pair of singles. Benny a 3 & 2 to lead 22-9 after 20. Brenden a single. Benny a 2 & 2 to win the game 2510.
Ray Griffith played Ricky Frame: Griffo kicked us off with a 3. Ricky a single. Griffo a 2 & a single to lead 6-1 after 4 ends. Ricky a single. Griffo a 3, 1, 2 & 1 to lead 13-2 after 9. Ricky a single. Griffo a 2. Ricky a pair of singles. Griffo a 2, 4 & 2 and leads 23-5 after 16. Ricky a 1, 3 & 2. Griffo a 1, 3, 1 & 3 to win 25-11.
Tony Latter played Peter Creith: Pete gets a single. Latts a 2. Pete a pair of singles. Latts a single and a 2 to lead 5-3 after 6 ends.
Pete a 2, 2, 2, 2 & 1 to take the lead 12-5 after 11. Latts a single. Pete a 2. Latts a single & a 2. Pete a 4 and it’s 18-9 after 16 ends. Latts a 2, 1 & 1. Pete a 1 & 3 and it’s 22-13 after 21. Latts a 2 & 1. Pete a 2 & 1 to win the game 25-16. Nev Kirwan played Shane Hodge: Nev gets a single. Shane a 1, 4 & 2 to lead 7-1 after 4 ends. Nev a 1 & 2. Shane a 1, 3 & 1 to lead 12-4. Nev a 2, 1 & 1. Shane a 1 & 4 and it’s 17-8. Nev a 3. Shane a 2. Nev a 3. Shane a 3 and it’s 22-14 after 18 ends. Nev a single but Shane closes out the game with a 2 & 1 to win 25-15.
Club Championships Minor Singles
Mick Dunn played Greg Howlett: Dunny kicked us off with a 3. Greg hits straight back with a 3. Dunny a 2 and it’s 5-3 after 3 ends. Greg a single and a 3. Dunny a single and a 2 and it’s 8-7. Greg a 2, 2, 1, 1, 2, 1 & 1 to take the lead 17-8 after 14.
Dunny a pair of singles. Greg a 2. Dunny a single. Greg a 2, 1, 1 & 1 and it’s 24-11 after 22. Dunny a 2 but Greg was too good picking up a single next end to win 25-13.
Brian Smith played Tony Latter: Latts kicked us off with a 2. Brian a 3, 1, 1, 4 & 2 to lead 11-2 after 6 ends. Latts a single. Brian a 2. Latts a 2. Brian a single. Latts a 4. Brian a single and it’s 15-9 after 12 ends. Latts a single. Brian a single. Latts a 1 & a 3.
Brian a single and it’s 17-14 after 17. Latts a 1, 2 & 1 to take the lead 18-17 after 20. Brian a single. Latts
a 4 and a single to lead 23-18. Brian a 2 and a single. Latts a single and it’s 24-21 after 26 ends. Brian a single and a 2 and it’s 24 all. Latts grabs a 2 to win 25-24.
Blake Strudwick played Steve Clegg: Cleggy kicked us off with a pair of 3’s. Blake a 2. Cleggy a 3, 3 & 2 to lead 14-2 after 6 ends. Blake a 2. Cleggy a single. Blake a 4. Cleggy a 1, 1 & 2 to lead 19-8 after 12. Blake a 2. Cleggy a 3 and leads 22-10 after 14. Blake a 4. Cleggy a single and it’s 23-14 after 16. Blake a 2, 2, 1, 2 & 1 and its 23 all after 21 ends.
Cleggy held his cool and closes out the game with a couple of singles to win 25-23.
Myra Townsend played Cody Hando: Cody kicked us off with a 1, 1 & 1. Mighty a 2. Cody a single and it’s 4-2 after 5 ends. Mighty a single. Cody a 1, 3 & 1 and it’s 9-3 after 9. Mighty a 1, 1 & 2. Cody a 2. Mighty a single. Cody a 1 & 1 and it’s 13-8 after 16 ends. Mighty a 1 & 1.
Cody a 1 & 3 and it’s 17-10. Mighty a 3, 1 & 3 and it’s 7 all after 23 ends. Cody a 1, 1 & 1 to lead 2017. Mighty a 2, 1, 1, 2 & 1 to take the lead for the first time 24-20.
Cody a 2 but Might finishes it off with a 2 to win 25-22.
Shane Hodge played Toby Tanks: Tanksy a single. Shane a pair of singles. Tanksy a 2, 2, 1, 2, 1 & 2 to lead 11-2 after 9 ends. Shane a single. Tanksy a 1, 1 & 1 and it’s 14-3 after 13. Shane a 2. Tanksy a 3, 2, 3 & 1 and its 23-5 after 18. Shane a 1, 3, 1, 1, 1 & 1. Tanksy a 2 and he wins the game 25-13.
News and results from the Parkes SSAA sporting shooters
By BRIAN DRABSCH
Last Sunday saw eight shooters attend the Deep Lead Shooting Complex on the Back Trundle Road and shot at standard targets at both 25 and 50 meters for a total max score of 500 points.
TARGET RIFLES 25M 50M Total
• Brian Drabsch: 250 247 497
• Steve Mitchell: 250 247 497
• John Davis: 250 244 494
• Paul Hocking: 250 for 25m only
FIELD RIFLES
• Ron Cunningham: 249 242 491
• Brett Cowling: 246 238 486
• Walter Rudenko: 243 225 468
And one shot for practice only to make up his four shoots before the reporting period ends.
Our next shoot is at 10 am on Sunday, October 6. Don’t forget to turn your clock forward one hour or you will be late for this shoot.
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Magpies swoop on hockey season
By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
Magpies have dominated grand final day at Parkes hockey, taking out the A Grade men’s and women’s premierships as well as men’s and women’s B Grade titles.
Men’s A grade started in a close game between Magpies White and Magpies Black with the scores locking up on three occasions. Magpies Black then stepped up their game, consistently knocking in goals with Magpies White not being able to keep up.
Magpies Black won the game with their player Cody Kirk being awarded player of the match.
Grand final day started with the women’s B reserve grade grand final in a game of black and gold. Rovers Black won the game against Rovers Gold with Rovers Black player Tracy Chambers taking out player of the match.
Women’s B grade saw Magpies White defeat a strong Magpies Black team 2-0 with the player of the match being awarded to young Magpies White player Erin Johns.
Women’s A grade saw a close game between two strong sides of Magpies and Rovers.
Magpies hung onto the game to claim the win with Rovers goalkeeper Elly Thornberry having an outstanding game and being awarded player of the match.
Men’s B grade saw Magpies Academy up against Rovers.
Magpies Academy won the game 3-1 with young Magpies player Tom Rix awarded player of the match.
Stacey Ross shoots for Magpies in the women’s A grade grand final.
PHOTO: Madeline Blackstock
Jack Dunford for Rovers in the men’s B grade grand final. PHOTO: Madeline Blackstock
Ryan Dunford and Joseph Tanswell in the men’s A grade grand final. PHOTO: Madeline Blackstock
Tom Rix for Magpies in the men’s B grade grand final.
PHOTO: Madeline Blackstock
Men’s A grade player of the match Cody Kirk.
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Women’s A grade winners Magpies.
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Peta Fagan in the women’s A grade grand final. PHOTO: Maddy Blackstock
Men’s A grade winners Magpies Black.
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Women’s A grade player of the match Elly Thornburry. PHOTO: Supplied
Flynn Thompson for Magpies in the men’s A grade grand final. PHOTO: Madeline Blackstock
Wendy Rix for Magpies in the women’s A grade grand final. PHOTO: Madeline Blackstock
Burns leads Jets to win
Newtown Jets win NSW Knock On Cup
Parkes’ Billy Burns has captained the Newtown Jets to the premiership in the NSW Knock On Cup - and earned himself a place in the NSW Rugby League’s 2024 Team of the Year for the competition after a stellar season.
The Jets’ captain and second rower boasted the most tries (eight) and try assists (five) of any edge forward in the competition.
NSW Rugby League’s wrap of a great grand final follows.
By MARGIE MCDONALD NSW Rugby League
Newtown Jets won their ninth title in The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup but were made to fight for every centimetre of CommBank Stadium in today’s Grand Final, by fellow foundation club (1908) the North Sydney Bears.
As a measure of the tightness between these two, scores were locked up four times with four tries apiece as the game headed into its final 15 minutes.
But the circuit breaker came from Jets and CronullaSharks front rower Braden Hamlin-Uele, who capitalised from a bust upfield by his No.7 Niwhai Puru – the Player of the Match – to score at the southern end and send the 10,385 crowd into raptures.
“We knew we were going to be in for a tough game – the Bears just kept turning up –and we had that understanding going into the game and we prepared for it,” said Jets coach George Ndaira.
“We wouldn’t be anything without our supporters and our fans, and obviously our partnership with the Sharks – it showed today how much that’s working. You always hope, you always wish at the start of every year you might get the big one. It means so much for Newtown as a club – we heard the chants and that was just so good.”
The Jets last won the NSW Cup in 2019 but it’s been a longer wait for the Bears –their eighth and last was in 1993.
“We tried really hard but there was a couple of areas where we weren’t good enough, we didn’t complete well and they did,” said Bears coach Kieran Dempsey. “I thought we were coming
home well using our speed through the middle. But it wasn’t to be.”
With Melbourne Storm and the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks finishing their NRL Preliminary final duties this weekend, that brought fullback Sualauvi Faalogo back to the Bears and Hamlin-Uele to the Jets in as last-minute changes.
Newtown snatched a 16-10 halftime lead through a 39th minute try to centre Mawene Hiroti.
The opening 15 minutes was your archetypal Rugby League grind giving an indicator this would be a close match. The scoreboard was locked at 6-6 and 10-10 during the first half – twice again in the second (16-16, 22-22).
But after the Jets were denied twice by the video referee – winger Sam Stonestreet was held up and fullback Liam Ison ruled a double movement – momentum seemed to swing towards the Henson Park team.
In the final minute of the half, Hiroti busted through two tacklers and dragged a third with him for a fine individual effort.
Puru’s conversion and the Jets had the six-point lead at the break.
The Jets other two tries came from winger Tom Rodwell and right centre Chris Vea’ila.
Bears hooker Bronson Garlick collected a Matt Stimson offload for North Sydney’s first points in the 20th
minute, and then Faalogo showed why he’s scored eight tries in 14 games for Storm this year.
Using that Melbourne connection he ran off his backrower Joe Chan and despite taking a heavy tackle right on the line, he was able to force his way over.
Three minutes into the second half and scores were locked up for a third time (16-16) after Bears winger Allan Fitzgibbon zipped down the left touchline to score his 21st try of 2024.
Hayman converted from the sideline with Jets supporters ringing in his ears, but he held his cool.
The tit-for-tat nature continued with Billy Magoulias passing short to put Jordin
Leiu over near the uprights for the Jets. But the six-point lead (22-16) didn’t last long as six minutes later the Bears replied through try halfback Harradyn Wilson stepping and straightening (22-22). Hamlin-Uele’s try sealed the win despite the Bears frantic play on the Jets’ line in the final two minutes.
“This is 10 months worth of work that has gone into this,” Jets captain Billy Burns said. “I just couldn’t be more proud – we said it so many times before. We said we could do it, we earmarked the day and we finally did it.
“I felt we were on our tryline the whole second half.
“But we just kept saying to each other ‘One more, one more’ and we got there.”
Turnbull eyes Cup trifecta on Eugowra’s big day
By CRAIG DUMESNY
Bathurst’s Amanda Turnbull is looking down the barrel of capturing her third Kriden Farms Canola Cup following her dominance on day one of the Eugowra Harness Racing Club’s Spring Carnival last Sunday afternoon.
Turnbull landed two of the three qualifying heat winners on the nine-race program and completed the afternoon with a winning treble.
Pre-series favourite Chart Topper appeared to have something up his sleeve when he cruised to a threemetre win in heat two after doing all the bullocking work outside the leader.
Trained in Victoria by Nathan Jack, the three-year-old rated 1.59.3 and defeated My Ultimate Flynn while Tinny Mahoney ran an eye-catching third, coming from the tail of the field to qualify for the $30,000 Canola Cup.
The combination of Jack and Turnbull repeated the dose in heat three when Rocknroll Raider won in similar fashion to his stablemate, facing the breeze before holding a clear margin over a wall of horses that included placegetters Roll To The Top and Artemis Mission while fourth placed Jorge Street is likely to make the final given that the race was run in the fastest time and he was not beaten all that far.
Artful Prince led through-
out and proved far superior in the opening heat for trainer Wade Judd and visiting Goulburn driver Harrison Ross.
Know The Score and Dorristopaythebill qualified for next week’s final by finishing in the placings.
The 2022 Canola Cup winner Racing Time was able to stick his neck out to get home first by a narrow margin, providing Amanda with her third winner while rejuvenated nine-year-old gelding Camstar Road scored his seventeenth career win in the feature race on Sunday afternoon, the Forbes Livestock –Mick Rawsthorne Memorial.
Driven by former Parkes reinsman Blake Medlyn, the Monica Betts trained pacer is
racing in the best form of his career, winning three of his past four starts.
Nathan Turnbull enjoyed a successful afternoon by training a winning double, his first being Megs Monaro with son Jett aboard and the second with Trioli for Jye Coney.
Oberon three-year-old Phantom Star won the opening race on Sunday’s program while the David Micallef trained Ulaanbaatar provided Harrison Ross with a winning double in the gig later in the afternoon.
Alongside the racing, the club hosts a terrific family fun day - details page 4. It starts midday with entertainment through the afternoon, entry is free.
Billy Burns holds the trophy high after Newtown Jets win the NSW Knock On Cup.
PHOTO: Bryden Sharp
Amanda Turnbull and Chart Topper at the Eugowra Showground paceway. PHOTO: Coffee Photography
