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A WEEKEND FULL OF CORVETTES

2025 Corvette National Convention coordinator, Harry Turner with his 1963 Corvette Grand Sport tribute.

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It’s Elvis Week!

See the festival coverage so far

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Highlights from the HSC

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Customise your Parkes Elvis Festival Program

By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK FOR the first time in Parkes Elvis Festival history, festival goers will be able to customise their own programs from their phone.

The Parkes Elvis Festival app has been in the making for a while and finally launched on Wednesday, January 8.

Events, Attraction and Sponsorship Coordinator, Kassidy Martin said the app is essentially to get with the times and to allow people to have access to the program on the go.

“The app has come about as part of our funding agreement with Destination New South Wales,” Kassidy said.

“We have a three year partnership with them, they are one of our strategic partners and as part of that they are funding us delivering this app.”

The Parkes Elvis Festival app will allow Elvis enthusiasts to access the program, making it easier to select what events and artists they would like to see and on what day.

“The app breaks down the festival program by time so you can make sure you’re not doubling up or missing anything.

“We’re picturing it as ‘the program in your pocket’ and it just means that you’ll be able to create your own personalised program while you’re on the go.”

The new app will also allow

you to take a look at the different venues and get directions to each venue around the Parkes Shire.

The app also provides up to date pop-up messaging allowing the ability to provide alerts and updates as they happen throughout the festival instantly to your phone.

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This year’s sponsors will also be featured on the Parkes Elvis Festival app.

Kassidy said it has been quite challenging developing the app as it is not something they have delved into before.

“We’ve been working on our website, obviously for years, but delving into the app space has defiently been new for us.

“It’s been ongoing and we were very lucky to find a contractor who has assisted greatly in the back end of actually developing the app.”

All of the information which you will be able to find on the app is from the Parkes Elvis Festival website essentially turning it into an app form.

“We know that logging into an app stops some people from downloading apps so luckily you won’t actually have to log into this app to be able to use it but you will still be able to save what shows and events you would like to attend. It will be specific to your actual phone,” Kassidy added.

The Parkes Elvis Festival app is now available for download on the App Store for Apple users and on Google Play for Android users to make navigating this year’s Parkes Elvis Festival that little more easier.

Rebecca Scully encourages everyone attending the festival to download the new Parkes Elvis Festival app.

We’ve been working on our website, obviously for years, but delving into the app space has defiently been new for us.

- EVENTS, ATTRACTION AND SPONSORSHIP COORDINATOR, KASSIDY MARTIN

WHAT’S ON in and around Parkes PARKES ELVIS FESTIVAL January 8-12

Celebrating it’s 32nd year, the Parkes Elvis Festival is back again with features artists, Cote Deonath, Emilio Santoro and Riley Jenkins. The theme for the festival is Easy Come, Easy Go and there will be non-stop entertainment in Parkes for everyone.

Check out the Parkes Elvis Festival website or download the Parkes Elvis Festival app to view the program.

ELVIS POET’S BREAKFAST Thursday, January 9

Are you a poet that doesn’t quite know it yet? Well, why not take the poetic plunge and enter the Parkes Elvis Festival Poets’ Breakfast or just come along and listen and enjoy breakfast. Enjoy a morning of poetry in the Parkes Services Club from 7am.

HOUND DOG SHOW AND COMPETITION Friday, January 10

Elvis loved animals of all kinds, including his Basset Hound named Sherlock and Great Danes named Brutus and Snoopy. Ray White Parkes and Bartley’s Bakers want to see your treasured friends in the Parkes Elvis Festival Hound Dog Competition. From 10am at the from of Ray White Parkes you can watch the competition as dogs rock jumpsuits and Elvis glasses and wigs.

ELVIS STREET PARADE Saturday, January 11

Shake, rattle and roll your way to Festival Boulevard early Saturday morning because you won’t want to miss the Northparkes Mines street parade starting 10am!

The Northparkes Mines Street Parade is unquestionably a major annual highlight of the Parkes Elvis Festival. Elvis-themed floats, vintage and classic cars and motorcycles join Elvis and Priscilla look-alikes and marching bands as they head from Bushman Street to Cooke Park down the length of Clarinda Street.

COLOUR RUN Monday, January 20

Get ready for an exciting day at Creative Community Concepts summer fun colour run. The event is set to be filled with fun activities, including laser tag, and a jumping castle to enjoy before the run. The Rapid Relief Team will be on hand, providing

refreshments for everyone. This is a free event at Northparkes Oval from 11am to 1pm for all ages and abilities. Don’t miss out on the fun!

SULLIVANS AUSTRALIA DAY RACES Saturday, January 25

Sullivans Mining and Industrial will be presenting the Australia Day races with the Parkes Jockey Club. From 1pm the afternoon will feature a seven race TAB program.

Gernal admission is $10 with kids under 16 free. There will be fun for the kids with an inflatable water slide, yabby races (TBC) and live music at the Parkes Race Course.

AUSTRALIA DAY KITE FESTIVAL Sunday, January 26

From 8am to 11am at Northparkes Oval bring your own kite down for some fun.

This event is for everyone for all ages from toddlers to those a little bit older who want to return to their childhood. Decorate your kite with an Australian theme. A range of kites will be available for sale at Northparkes Oval on the day.

COUNTRY SOUNDS Saturday, February 22

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CORVETTE NATIONAL CONVENTION Saturday, March 29

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A Wall of Fame to remember

WHAT’S not to love about Frankie J Holden?

In what was an incredibly special Elvis Wall of Fame unveiling this year that included a new location, a new wall, nine unveilings and cake - Frankie was the cherry on top.

And boy did he have the charm and cheek to match the energy of a bumper crowd that came out for the first event of the 2025 Parkes Elvis Festival.

The event certainly set the tone for this year’s, the 32nd festival with the biggest crowd in attendance since it began, festival founder Anne Steel confirmed.

And no wonder with a lot more space and spectacular surroundings at the Parkes Visitor Information Centre and the new Gates of Graceland.

“I thought it was absolutely fantastic,” Mrs Steel said.

Elvis fans gathered in anticipation for the unveiling with Parkes School of Dance keeping the crowd entertained with their moves.

Town Crier, Tim Keith addressed the crowd before Charlie Oraha performed the Welcome to Country.

Kelly Hendry, on behalf NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development also addressed the crowd recalling her first Parkes Elvis Festival.

“I’ve been to many festivals for 20 plus years now and to see the growth of the festival has just been phenomenal,” Mrs Hendry said.

“My first festival that I went to, there was actually less people at the festival than there is at this event today.

“To see the growth and the impact that that’s had, not just on Parkes but the whole Central West region has just been enormous.”

The new Gates of Graceland was officially opened, with founders Bob and Anne Steel, Parkes Shire Mayor Neil Westcott, Deputy Mayor Marg Applebee and Kelly Hendry cutting the ribbon to mark the occasion.

Mr Steel informed the crowd of how the idea of the Elvis Wall of Fame started and why they saw the need to relocate the much-loved wall.

Deputy Mayor Marg Applebee, founders of the festival Bob and Anne Steel, Kelly Hendry from the New South Wales Government and Mayor Neil Westcott cut the official ribbon.

PHOTOS: Madeline Blackstock “We wanted something good and we got it, and I’m glad we’ve taken the stance to get it,” he said.

Costing $376,707 thanks to the NSW Government, Mr Steel emphasised the work on the new wall and the Gates of Graceland were all done by local labour just like the previous wall, which the event has now outgrown.

“I’m sort of lost for words,” he said in regards to its final result.

Dedicated volunteer Cr Kenny McGrath acknowledged volunteers who have made a special mark on the Parkes Elvis Festival over the years - the late Peter McQuie, Karen Hamilton and Bernie Peri - before 2025 Wall of Fame inductee Frankie J Holden was called upon.

Frankie is the 30th Australian music legend to be placed onto the wall, and the first to unveil his plaque at the new wall on the Gates of Graceland.

He personally thanked all involved in bringing the new attraction to life.

“I’m proud to be part of the new phase of the wall,” Frankie said.

He invited the crowd to be

part of a “musical journey” with him as he revisited his Countdown days, a weekly Australian music television series of the 70s and 80s by asking them to raise their arms and sway and sing to Looking for an Echo.

This all taking place before he called for the crowd to repeat “we love you Frankie!” and he was soaking up every minute.

When he unveiled his plaque he said: “I count these guys as my peers, I feel very humble to be up on this wall”.

Four out of eight of the previous Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist winners also were invited to unveil their Hollywood style stars paved into the path leading up to the gates.

To mark Elvis’ 90th birthday Mr and Mrs Steel cut the annual cake in celebration with the mayor, UETAs and the 2024 Miss Priscilla Leah Wheelhouse leading the song of happy birthday.

One lucky Elvis fan in the crowd, Shazza was also celebrating her 42nd birthday and was also sung happy birthday.

• More photos can be 2025 Elvis Wall of Fame inductee Frankie J Holden unveiled his plaque at the new Gates of found on page 16.

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Truck carrying batteries, oil and grease catches fire A truck carrying batteries and 12,000 litres of oil and grease caught on fire at Peak Hill early Monday morning, closing the highway for several hours.

The truck was travelling north on the Newell Highway towards Peak Hill about 3am when its 32-year-old driver heard a tyre burst on a b-trailer as it entered the 80km/h speed zone, Parkes Police report.

The driver discovered a small fire in the same area.

“The driver stopped and attempted to use a fire extinguisher on the flames. This was unsuccessful so the driver disconnected the prime mover and moved it away,” said Officer in Charge at Parkes Police Chief Inspector Scott Rayner.

Both lanes of the highway were closed as the blaze continued, forcing traffic to be diverted until the scene was cleared.

Crews from Fire and Rescue NSW extinguished the fire, while Hazmat and EPA teams attended to render the area safe due to the cargo.

Chief Inspector Rayner said no one was injured in the incident.

The Newell Highway at Peak Hill reopened to traffic in both directions at 1.20pm.

MAN FOUND SAFE AFTER LAND SEARCH A 57-year-old man who went missing in the Cookamidgera area on Friday evening has been found suffering dehydration but otherwise safe.

Police appealed to the public for assistance to find the man after he was last seen at Cookamidgera the day before.

When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to the Central West Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Along with the assistance of Police Rescue and the State Emergency Services, police conducted a land search in the Cookamidgera area and found the man.

REMINDER TO LOCK YOUR VEHICLES Unfortunately over the weekend police received a number of reports of stealings from motor vehicles in the Parkes area.

Police said a number of these vehicles were believed to be left unlocked.

The Central West Police District want to remind the community and visitors to the town to lock their vehicles at all times, particularly overnight.

“Thefts are opportunistic,” police said. “Always lock your vehicle, remove valuables and take keys and/or garage remotes out of the vehicle.”

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HSC students look to the future with hope

By CHRISTINE LITTLE With their Higher School Certificate well and truly behind them, Parkes Year 12 students of 2024 are wasting no time pursuing their dreams.

While some know exactly what they want out of their further studies and others admit they’re not entirely sure what the future holds, two things are for certain - they’ve worked hard to get here and they know what they’re passionate about.

A handful of Parkes High School HSC students have shared their results after they were released on December 18, as well as their excitement for what awaits them now that their schooling has come to a close.

Kelsey Mann was named Parkes High School Dux this year prior to receiving an ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) of 84.45.

Her HSC results included a 93 per cent and Band 6 for agriculture, Band 5s in biology (87 per cent) and PDHPE (85 per cent), two Band 4s in English advanced (79 per cent) and mathematics advanced (71 advanced) and a 33/50 (E2) for mathematics extension.

Kelsey also scooped up at the school’s Year 12 graduation and presentation night, receiving several awards including the Australia Defence Force 2024 Future Innovators Award, the Helen Walsh Memorial Award for outstanding achievement in biology and the Tony Danilenko Memorial Award for contribution to the community.

Kelsey has set her sights on becoming a doctor “of some form”.

At the moment she’s been accepted into Charles Sturt University in Orange to study physiotherapy, however she’s awaiting news as to whether she’s been accepted to study medicine which she’ll pursue instead if successful once she finds out in February.

In the meantime Kelsey said she’s “just hanging out” until university begins.

“I’ve got my accommodation sorted... I’m feeling confident about the future [and looking forward to everything],” she said.

Jesse Woods had just as a successful final year of high school

The world is their oyster now that Tom Burkitt, Jessica Towns, Jesse Woods and Bridie Lacey have completed their HSC and with pleasing results.

PHOTO: Christine Little securing an ATAR of 83.2 and a Band 6 with 92 per cent in agriculture.

She was awarded three Band 5s in biology (84 per cent), industrial technology (87 per cent) and modern history (81 per cent), and Band 4s English advanced (79 per cent) and mathematics (72 per cent).

Jesse was also presented the David Carty Memorial Award for outstanding excellence in wood technology and a Parkes and District NSW Farmers Association Award for agriculture at her graduation and presentation night.

With her love for the land and staying close to home, Jesse has opted to study a Bachelor of Agriculture online through Charles Sturt University at Wagga.

She’s grown up on the family farm about 20 kilometres west of Parkes and has a real passion for agriculture, saying she enjoys “a bit of everything” in the industry.

Bridie Lacey, who’s recent claim to fame is being the first student from Parkes High in 20 years to receive a nomination for the prestigious Art Express exhibition for her intricate pencilwork, received a Band 5 and a mark of 88 per cent in visual arts.

She also had a Band 5 in English (80 per cent), Band 4s in legal studies (76 per cent) and modern history (78 per cent) and a Band 3

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in mathematics (67 per cent).

Her ATAR result was 69.95.

Bridie has received early entry in a Bachelor of Science degree at four different universities but admits she’s not 100 per cent sure what she wants to do yet.

“I think I’ll do a gap year [this] year... I want to do something to do with the environment,” she said.

Like his peers Tom Burkitt found the HSC to meet his expectations - he had an ATAR of 70.85, and Band 5s in industrial technology (82 per cent) and PDHPE (80 per cent), Band 4s for business studies (77 per cent), English (75 per cent) and biology (76 per cent) and Band 3 in mathematics (61 per cent).

Tom plans on becoming a physiotherapist and will be studying Exercise and Sport Science at Wollongong University, with his ultimate dream of working with Australian athletes.

“I haven’t always wanted to do physiotherapy but it’s what interests me the most,” he said.

“I’m keen to experience new things and step into the big world, but at the same time it’s a bit nerve-racking, it’s a big change.”

With the same aspirations as Tom, classmate Jessica Towns will join him in Wollongong in the same course to also become a physiotherapist.

She earned an ATAR of 70.55 with Band 5s in biology (80.5 per cent), industrial technology (82.5 per cent) and PDHPE (80.5 per cent) and Band 4s in English (75.4 per cent) and mathematics (71.4 per cent).

“As soon as my last exam was over I just sat back and thought ‘I can be free’,” Jessica said. “I can be at home and I can just relax and not feel guilty for relaxing.”

Jessica has always wanted to do something in health, saying she loves to help people and helping them to heal, including older citizens.

“The dream is to work with a sporting team, at least for a little bit, I just think that would be so cool,” she said.

Parkes High School praised its Year 12 students on social media following the release of the 2024 HSC results.

“We are so proud of all our Year 12 students,” the school posted.

“Their dedication and determination to senior study reaped rewards with students achieving Band 6s in agriculture and a massive 21 Band 5s in music, visual art, biology, PDHPE, industrial tech, construction, English standard, hospitality and modern history. With students off to university, travelling and securing jobs already we are excited for our students’ futures.”

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Community Newsletter ELVIS FESTIVAL ROAD CLOSURES

WASTE COLLECTION CALENDAR The Waste Collection Calendar is a handy reference to place on your fridge showing which weeks the red, yellow and green bin will be collected, and what types of rubbish should be disposed of in each bin.

To download the 2025 Waste Collection Calendar, scan the QR code above or visit: bit.ly/WasteCollectionCalendar2025

LEVEL 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS Council wishes to advise residents on the B Line water system (Bogan Gate, Trundle, Tullamore) that Level 2 water restrictions are currently in place.

Under Level 2 water restrictions residents are only permitted to water outside the hours of 10am and 5pm, on alternative days under an odds and evens arrangement. Odd numbered households may water on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Even numbered households may water on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

These restrictions will be reviewed after one week.

For more information on water restrictions visit: bit.ly/3Pm8MHO

2025 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETINGS

Date

Time

Tuesday 21 January

3pm

Tuesday 18 February

3pm

Tuesday 18 March

3pm

Tuesday 15 April

3pm

Tuesday 20 May

3pm

Tuesday 17 June

3pm

Tuesday 15 July

3pm

Tuesday 19 August

3pm

Tuesday 16 September

3pm

Tuesday 21 October

3pm

Tuesday 18 November

3pm

Tuesday 16 December

3pm

Ordinary meetings of Parkes Shire Council are held once a month in the Council Chambers for the purpose of considering the items included on the agenda.

To view the agenda and attachments, visit: bit.ly/OrdinaryCouncilMeetings

Council wishes to advise of the following temporary road closures and changes to parking in Parkes to conduct the annual Parkes Elvis Festival.

Short Street: 6:00am Wednesday 8 January to 8:00pm Sunday 12 January 2025: • Short Street, from Clarinda Street to Welcome Street.

Motorists are advised that alternative heavy vehicle (B-double and road train) detours will be in place directing all traffic along May and East Streets, Parkes.

Festival Boulevard: 6:00am Friday 10 January to 7:00am Sunday 12 January 2025: • Clarinda Street, from Short Street to south of Bushman Street roundabout.

• Court Street, from Jansen Lane to McGees Lane.

• Church Street, from Jansen Lane to McGees Lane.

• Browne Street, from Clarinda Street to Jansen Lane.

Street Parade: 6:00am to 12:00pm Saturday 11 January 2025: • Clarinda Street, from Mitchell Street to Short Street.

• Victoria Street, from Jansen Lane to McGee’s Lane.

• Bushman Street, from Jansen Lane to McGee’s Lane.

• Caledonia Street, from Short Street to May Street.

If you require further information, please contact Council’s Operations Department on 02 6861 2344.

ADULT ART WORKSHOPS Adult workshops with Karen Ritchie are back! Check out the amazing line up suitable for both the beginner and experienced artist.

Expressive Florals Bold, Bright and Free: Sunday 19 January, 9:30am-3:30pm. $110 Expressive Watercolour Contemporary: Sunday 23 February, 9:30am-3:30pm. $110 Expressive Landscapes Fast and Loose: Sunday 2nd March, 9:30am-3:30pm. $110 Expressive Drawing and Mark Making: Sunday 16 March, 9:30am-3:30pm. $110 Contact Karen for further details and the materials list. karenritchieart@gmail.com

LAKE ENDEAVOUR WIFI Did you know it is now possible to make calls and send texts from Lake Endeavour using Council’s free Wi-Fi network?

All you need to do is switch on your phone’s Wi-Fi and connect to the “Lake Endeavour Free Wi-Fi” network.

PUBLIC NOTICE ROADS REGULATION 2018 PART 2 DIVISION 2 CLAUSE 7 NAMING OF PUBLIC ROAD Notice is hereby given that Parkes Shire Council, in pursuance of Section 162 of the Roads Act 1993, proposes to name the following roads as shown hereunder: Proposed Names: BUCHANAN PLACE (is part of the subdivision off Cookapie Street in Parkes.

Refer to Councils website for more information).

EUREKA DRIVE (runs off Page Street, for approximately 400m).

Any person may lodge with Council a written objection to the proposed names which must be received on or before 10:00am on Friday 30 January 2025. Any such objection should set out fully the reasons for the objection. This should be forwarded to: Email: council@parkes.nsw.gov.au; or Post: The General Manager, Parkes Shire Council, 2 Cecile Street, Parkes NSW 2870.

If you require any further information, please contact Sue McGrath on 6861 2333.

COUNTRY SOUNDS AT THE PAVILION Get ready for a night of incredible music and entertainment as Parkes Shire Council proudly presents Country Sounds at the Pavilion!

Brace yourself for a stellar lineup featuring: • Robbie Mortimer • Tyla Rodrigues • Baedan Faint • Gracey Jones For more information or to book your free ticket, visit: bit.ly/CountrySounds2025

POSITIONS VACANT Position

Closing Date

Preschool Teacher

15 January 2025

CWCS Inclusion Support 19 January 2025 Educator (Fulltime or Job Share - fixed term) Library Officer, Community Programs and Engagement

26 January 2025

Civil Engineering Cadet

26 January 2025

Cadet Planner

26 January 2025

Parkes and Gardens Apprentice

26 January 2025

Work, Health and Safety 26 January 2025 Trainee For further information on these positions and to apply please visit: bit.ly/ParkesShireCareers www.parkes.nsw.gov.au

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Red Bend principal Stephen Dwyer with Jess Mckenzie and Grace Dwyer Mulligan who achieved ATARs in the 90s and Freya Hooper who came first in primary industries.

Some of the Red Bend Class of 2024 relieved and happy to gather after the release of results on Wednesday.

Red Bend congratulates Class of 2024 THE Class of 2024 is locking in their plans for 2025 with the release of HSC results on December 18.

Red Bend Catholic College has congratulated graduates, who are celebrating some outstanding results.

Freya Hooper placed first in the State in Primary Industries and was congratulated by Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car at an awards presentation in Sydney on Tuesday.

Primary Industries is a prac-based agriculture course Freya enjoyed for the hands-on skills she obtained.

She’s now planning to study Ag Science at CSU Wagga Wagga with a view to continuing in the agricultural sector, hopefully something livestock based.

Classmate Harry Whitty placed fifth in NSW in the course.

Dux of the College is Sam Gould, who achieved an impressive ATAR of 94.25.

“Sam’s consistent effort and dedication to his studies have set a wonderful example to his peers,” Red Bend principal Stephen Dwyer said.

Nine students achieved ATARs in the 90s with con-

gratulates on this achievement going to Steven Su, Grace Dwyer Mulligan, Lauren House, Vienna Farrell, Amelie Kerr, Nicholas Gascoigne, Jessica Mckenzie and Isabel Brown.

Jess and Grace were among those who joined their classmates at celebrations at the College on Wednesday.

Jess plans to study a Bachelor of Law at the University of New England in 2025.

Graceheading for Sydney University to study Commerce, with a focus on finance and marketing.

Mr Dwyer congratulated the class on their success.

“Their dedication, perseverance and hard work have culminated in well-deserved success that is truly worth celebrating,” he said.

“The outstanding HSC results are a reflection of their commitment to learning and I am deeply proud of all they have accomplished.”

Students excelled across a wide range of subjects, with 37 Band 6 results (90 and above); 150 Band 5 results (marks of 80 to 90); and 206 Band 4 results (70 to 80).

All 73 Year 12 students who applied for university places have received offers.

Twelve students engaged

in 64 individual work experiences or work placements.

Eighteen students attended regular weekly work placements and five have secured full time employment or trainee / apprentice positions with their host employers.

Beyond academics, the Class of 2024 continued the proud College traditions of contribution to artistic, cultural and sporting pursuits.

“We congratulate all students on their remarkable achievements and wish them every success in their future endeavours,” Mr Dwyer said.

“I would also like to extend

my gratitude to our dedicated staff whose guidance and support have enabled our students to reach their full potential and prepared them for the next stage of their journey.

“We are immensely proud of our students and all they have achieved and contributed to our college community.

While we celebrate their academic success we also take great pride in knowing that our Year 12 cohort is leaving our College as individuals who embody the values of being ‘good Christians and good citizens’.”

Weather this Elvis Festival

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On Friday the temperature is predicted to reach 30 degrees providing the perfect time to visit the festival markets and walk down Festival Boulevard in the morning and cool off with some amazing entertainment at a local pub or club.

There’s a 60 per cent chance of a late shower.

Saturday will also be 30 degrees so make sure to find a shady spot to watch the Elvis Parade in the morning before enjoying the junior and senior look-a-like competitions in Cooke Park in

the afternoon.

There is a 70 per cent chance of showers and a possible thunderstorm.

Sunday sees a top of 32 degrees and a 80 per cent chance of late showers and thunder so there is no chance of the weather dampening the morning’s Gospel Service.

Make sure to pack a water bottle and wear your sunscreen this festival.

Keep an eye out as water will be for sale in the main street and in local shops to make sure you stay hydrated among the heat and enjoy the 2025 Parkes Elvis Festival.

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IT’S Parkes Elvis Festival week and that means it’s about to heat up on stage and in the sun.

While it won’t be anywhere near as hot as we’re used to at this time of year, temperatures are still predicted to be in the low 30s for the rest of the week with a chance of a few showers and storms.

On Thursday, temperatures are expected to reach 30 degrees so make sure to visit the three open gardens during the morning and find a shady spot at the train station to welcome visitors off of the Elvis Express in the

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Be aware of Summer bushfire risk

NEW South Wales has experienced mixed rainfall throughout winter and spring, and mean temperatures for April to October have been the third highest on record since 1910.

Due to existing dryness, above average temperatures, higher than normal grass fuel loads and a mixed rainfall outlook, areas of central northern and central southern NSW are predicted to see above normal fire potential this summer.

In some areas, rainfall hindered burning efforts and encouraged grass growth. Meanwhile, other areas received much lower rainfall than normal, leaving them dry and, in some cases, even droughtaffected.

While some parts of the State are forecast to receive more rain than usual this summer, this forecast could change.

This uncertainty, combined with forecasts for higher (than average) temperatures, means there is significant risk that the forecast rainfall will not address all the areas

The Hazards Near Me NSW app provides information about local bush fires, fire danger ratings, fire bans and hazard reductions.

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Improved emergency apps available

Existing dryness, above average temperatures, grass fuel loads and a mixed rainfall outlook are contributing to bushfire risk this Summer.

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Areas around Deniliquin, Hillston, Walgett and Coonamble have higher than normal grass fuel loads.

Grasses in these areas are already dry (cured) and are predicted to see above normal fire potential this summer.

Elsewhere in the State, existing conditions and a forecast for above

normal rainfall is expected to provide the usual fire risk.

Parts of southeast NSW (including the South Coast, Monaro and Southern Ranges) have seen lower than average rainfall over the past few months. There remains a danger that, if they do not see forecast rainfall, forests in these areas could become dry enough to fuel fast moving, damaging fires.

Similarly, in other areas west of the Great Dividing Range, grass fuel loads remain high due to favourable growing conditions.

If these grasses dry out and cure over summer, a combination of high fuel loads and cured grass could also pose a risk for quickly moving, intense grass fires, particularly during middle to late summer.

GETTING caught unprepared in a natural disaster such as a bush fire can be terrifying, but some simple precautionary actions can be taken with the help of emergency information phone apps from the NSW Government.

Two apps in particular are regarded as potentially life-saving additions to your phone: the Hazards Near Me NSW app and the Emergency Plus app, both instantly available to download free through the website, nsw.gov.au/GetReadyNSW. With information sourced directly from emergency service authorities, and replacing the previous Fires Near Me NSW app, the Hazards Near Me NSW app is a gateway to reliable emergency updates on bushfires and floods in regional areas.

The Hazards Near Me NSW app provides information about local bush fires, fire danger ratings, fire bans and hazard reductions.

If you are caught up in an emergency, time and location accuracy are critical, which is where the Emergency Plus app comes in.

This app gives your precise location to emergency services, using three unique words and a tool to help you ring Triple Zero quickly.

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Homegrown in the planning

By MARG APPLEBEE CENTRAL WEST LACHLAN LANDCARE It is so fantastic to have our wonderful visitors in town for the Parkes Elvis Festival!

Planning is in full swing for our Homegrown Parkes events on Saturday, 29 March and Saturday, 11 October 2025.

The 29 March event will coincide with the National Corvette Convention and the Masters Games in Parkes, which will provide an opportunity for visitors to fill their Saturday in Parkes with plenty of good food and local produce!

After Homegrown Parkes winning the Community Spirit and Inclusion Award at the Keep Australia Beautiful Tidy Towns NSW Awards, it is fitting that when Parkes hosts the Tidy Towns Awards in October, that we share our event with visitors to our Shire as part of the weekend event.

We have been thrilled with the response from the community,

stallholders and food vendors for our October 2024 Homegrown Parkes event. Thank you for your feedback!

Homegrown Parkes is an opportunity for local and regional businesses who are processing, repurposing, sewing, propagating or producing fabulous local products to share their skill and products with the community.

I would encourage potential stallholders to submit an Expression of Interest early as we have already received over 30 applications. You can find the link to the registration via our facebook page or on our website….or here.

Applications are reviewed by our Homegrown Parkes Committee to ensure that they fit with the ethos of the Homegrown Parkes event.

All stallholders and food vendors are required to provide $20 million insurance Certificate of Currency and food vendors need to supply their Food Safety Certificate.

We want to keep the event as accessible as possible, particularly for small stallholders. The fee of $30 will assist with covering the costs to sustain the event.

Demonstrations will again be one of the highlights of the next event on Saturday, 29 March 2025, highlighting processes for using locally produced food and products with the aim of encouraging locals to have a go and grow in their own backyard.

Check out our last column of December 2024 for ideas to be involved in Crop Swap at the event.

The Homegrown Parkes Committee, is made up of members of Central West Lachlan Landcare, Parkes Community Arts and Parkes Shire Council, are looking forward to delivering two fabulous, encouraging and inspirational events in 2025.

For further information on this article, please go to www.centralwestlachlanlandcare.org, twitter, Finn and Mitch Miles at the Dirty Gloves stall at the October 2024 Homegrown facebook or Instagram @cwlland- with some of the magnificent coloured kangaroo paw plants for sale at their care stall.

First sheep sale of the year sees 37,000 yarded 367c/kg with grown heifers MONDAY’S CATTLE SALE reaching 348c/kg.

Yarding 471 (down 470) Some handy runs of heavy The first sale for 2025 saw cows sold from 290c to 310c agents yard 471 head. with plainer types receiving Quality was mixed but fair from 260c to 288c/kg. with some handy lines of finished cattle offered along TUESDAY’S SHEEP SALE with the plainer types.

Yarding 37,300 (up 15,100) The usual buyers were The first sale for the year present and competing in a saw agents yard 37,300 head. market that opened strongly There was 28,850 lambs showing a 15 to 25c/kg inpenned and quality was fair crease from the previous but mixed with some good sale. lines of trade and heavyYearling steers to feed sold Thursday, January 9 sees Forbes’ Central West Livestock weights offered along with from 320c to 413c/kg. the plainer secondary types.

Heavyweight finished lines Exchange host the annual first cross ewe sale starting The usual contingent of to processors received from at 10am. Agent Adam Chudleigh is pictured getting the successful event under way in 2024. buyers were present and 340 to 394c/kg. competing in a market that The heifer portion was also strong with feeders payThose to processors reHeavy steers and bullocks was easier than the previous ing from 340 to 372c/kg. ceived from 300c to 350c/kg. ranged in price from 338 to sale but still started the year

strongly. Trade weight lambs 20-24kg sold from $148 to $212/head.

Heavy lambs to 26kg received from $196 to $228 with extra heavies ranging from $223 to $293/head.

Carcase prices averaged from 800c to 850c/kg for the better lambs with secondary types averaging less.

Mutton numbers were made up of mostly Merinos and quality was mixed.

Prices were also strong with heavy sheep averaging from 510 to 580c/kg Carcase weight.

Merino ewes sold from $70 to $206/head.

Crossbred ewes received from $55 to $170 with Dorper

ewes reaching $168/head.

- Market reports from MLA’s National Livestock Reporting Agency FRIDAY’S PIG SALE A heavier yarding of sows saw prices improve 10c per kg.

Boars dropped 10c kg, bacon was in short supply with prices improving $30 to $40 mainly on the heavier pigs.

Pork was also in short supply and prices also improved $20 to $30 per head.

A good run of suckers, pigs mainly on the lighter weights saw a firm market consistent with the last sale of 2024.

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Events you simply can’t miss at the Parkes Elvis Festival

By CHRISTINE LITTLE

FROM admiring the range of ETAs (Elvis Tribute Artists) and being captivated by the costumes and atmosphere, to strolling Festival Boulevade and rock ‘n’ rolling your heart out to the beats of Elvis and everything in between, there’s plenty to see and do at the Parkes Elvis Festival.

So much in fact that you’re unlikely to do it all in the one festival.

There’s more than 200 events with three international headline acts over five days.

We at the Parkes Champion Post have covered every Elvis Festival in its 32-year lifespan - combining past and present staff, we’ve seen and done it all.

That’s why we’ve decided to collate a list of ‘must-do’s’ at the festival, in our opinion.

Whether this is your first festival or your 10th, this little guide may help you out if you’re a little unsure of where to start this year.  Wall of Fame unveiling and concert that usually follows (Wednesday morning): Arguably the best way to kick off the Parkes Elvis Festival with a greeting and celebration of Australia’s best musical talent in history. For the Baby Boomer, it’s a transportation back to your youth, to the precise moment in your past that you remember where you were and what you were doing when you heard these songs or saw this entertainer. For everyone else, it makes you appreciate the music from your homeland even more. While a concert wasn’t possible this year, the unveiling is still taking place at the Parkes Visitor Centre.  The arrival of the Elvis Express train (Thursday afternoon): A sight to behold and experience, not as a passenger (though that is a whole different journey worth undertaking) but as a spectator and well-wisher.

Arrive early, find your place on the platform as it’s about to get cosy and get ready to dance, sing and party as

The Parkes Elvis Festival Street Parade tops almost everyone’s list without fail, it’s a real spectacle.

PHOTOS: Jenny Kingham the Elvis Express slowly approaches the Parkes Railway Station. As the music rings out you’ll be providing a welcome to some 300 passengers like no other, allowing them to feel like they’re arriving on a new continent.

Watch their faces as the passengers disembark.  Cooke Park Main Stage (Wednesday to Sunday): It’s diverse, it’s quality entertainment and the best part it’s free. Receiving several votes from our staff, the entertainment on the Cooke Park Main Stage goes all day and night.

Most of the festival’s entertainers appear here at some stage over the five days, including the world’s best.

And it’s not just Elvis songs, it’s other music and competitions too.  Take a stroll, or a strut, down Festival Boulevade (Thursday to

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Sunday): The best way to soak up the atmosphere of the Parkes Elvis Festival is to walk down Festival Boulevade, the main street of Parkes, and you’ll get a taste of a little bit of everything. See the costumes, listen to the buskers, admire the cars, pat the hound dogs, dine in the cafes, hear the beat drifting from the pubs and clubs, and feel the energy.  Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist competition (Friday and Saturday): If you love your Elvis Tribute Artists and like to see the array of upcoming talent from around Australia and nearby countries, this is waiting for you at the Parkes Leagues Club. Why treat yourself to one artist when you can indulge in 20? Then these competitors are reduced to eight and if you’re quick to book a seat at the finals, you’ll bear witness

the performance and crowning of the 2025 national champion who qualifies for the world titles at Elvis Week in Memphis.  Feature Concert Series (Wednesday to Sunday): In your lifetime of attending the Parkes Elvis Festival, staff at the Champion Post say you must experience at least one of these shows at the Parkes Leagues Club. Barring a year or two, some of our staff have watched the headline act every year. These performers invited to the festival are the best in their industry in the world and this year is a real rarity with three international artists.  Elvis Festival Street Parade (Saturday morning): This event tops almost everyone’s list without fail purely for its range and vast amount of entries. There’s something for

everyone to enjoy - Elvis-themed floats, vintage and classic cars and motorcycles, Elvis and Priscilla look-a-likes and all the characters in between, and marching bands. It’s a real spectacle and it goes for an hour and a half.  Gospel Service (Sunday morning): Another extremely popular event of the Parkes Elvis Festival with very humble beginnings and a reputation to match. Starting at the Parkes Uniting Church before growing so large it now has to be conducted in the park, the Gospel Service is a unique gathering that celebrates a different yet very important part of Elvis’ life, gospel music. As organisers describe it, it’s a church service disguised as a concert or it’s a concert disguised as a church service.

Some smaller events that have made our list of ‘must-do’s’:  Little Theatre shows (Thursday to Saturday): A relatively new venue added to the Parkes Elvis Festival over the last few years, one of our former journalists suggested attending a performance at the Parkes Little Theatre that’s “off-track” to the more mainstream shows around town. It’s air-conditioned and the experience has been compared to that of a mini Broadway show.  Elvis rugby (Friday night): It’s not in the program because it’s an unofficial event organised by the Parkes Rugby Union Club but if you’re looking for something a little more lighthearted, head to Pioneer Oval and our local rugby players sporting Elvis jumpsuits, wigs and all, have you covered. They on the other hand, may not be fully covered come the final whistle. Brace yourself there’s nothing sophisticated about this performance.  And finally, make sure you come back: Like we said, you won’t get it all done in the one festival, so come back, make a new list and experience the festival all over again, in a different way.

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Get to know your headline acts FOR the first time ever, Parkes his passion for performing only grew from there.

Elvis Festival fans can catch Over the years, Cote has three incredible international traveled the world to compete artists, headlining the 32nd in Elvis tribute contests, taking annual event. home the gold in numerous Returning favourite Cote competitions and earning over Deonath will headline the 35 fan-favorite titles.

Feature Concert Series, joined His incredible talent and by recently crowned Ultimate dedication to his craft have Elvis Tribute Artist champion, made him a beloved figure Emilio Santoro, and up-andamong fans of Elvis and tribute coming star Riley Jenkins in artists alike. eight shows backed by the In addition to his impressive dynamic twelve-piece TIC band.

The Feature Concert Series is performing career, Cote is also held at the Parkes Leagues Club a successful entrepreneur. He founded his own production from January 8-12. company, 49th Place Cote Deonath Productions, Cote Deonath in 2018 and is a worldestablished a renowned brand called Elvis Presley ETA Festivals tribute in 2019. artist Through who has these dedicated ventures, his life to Cote preserving works with and COTE DEONATH Elvis Presley celebrating the Enterprises and music and legacy Graceland as the largest of the King of Rock and festival producer in the world to Roll. produce ten festivals a year and Cote’s love for Elvis began 35 plus tribute concerts yearly. at a young age when his Cote’s hard work and grandmother introduced him dedication paid off in a big way to the music and style of the in 2023, when he competed at icon. At just two years old, Cote Elvis Week for the 7th year in a began singing Elvis tunes, and

row in the Ultimate Elvis Contest s-Mare and has been rising through the Elvis Tribute Artist and captured the Ultimate Elvis ranks for a few years now. title.

He has picked up This incredible multiple awards achievement made and fans along him one of the the way and number-one in 2019 he Elvis tribute made his artist in the long-awaited world, as USA debut recognized in Elvis’s

by Graceland hometown and Elvis of Memphis Presley during Elvis Enterprises.

EMILIO SANTORO week.

Despite His 2019 Elvis week his many experience culminated accomplishments, Cote with the ‘Images of the King’ remains humble and grateful for the opportunity to honor the World Championship Non Pro legacy of Elvis through his music Division where he triumphed at just 17 years of age. and performances.

Following on from Memphis He continues to inspire and entertain audiences around the Emilio entered the 2019 Porthcawl contest and walked world with his incredible talent and passion for the King of Rock away as Grand Champion.

He then completed the and Roll.

‘Hat Trick’ in Blackpool at the ‘Return to Memphis’ Emilio Santoro contest in early November Throughout the last five – it seems 2019 was Emilio’s years Emilio has been making breakthrough year… a huge impression everywhere In 2020, Emilio also produced he turns. his first two albums ‘With Love’ In August of this year, his efforts and experience won him and ‘The Christmas Album’.

His third album ‘At the Movies’ the hugely coveted 2024 EPE followed in 2021.

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist 2022 started with a huge Championship. bang as Emilio was victorious Emilio hails from Weston-

Horizon Award, the 2023 Nashville Elvis Festival Grand Champion, and the 2024 Branson Elvis Festival Grand Champion.

This August, Riley placed as one of the Top 5 Finalists of the 2024 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Riley Contest Jenkins held every Riley year at Jenkins is Graceland an awardin Memphis winning Elvis during Elvis Tribute Artist, Week. who’s love for Currently music and for RILEY JENKINS Riley is starring Elvis Presley came as Elvis in the Tony at an early age of three Award Winning Broadway years old when he heard “The Musical “Million Dollar King” sing “Blue Suede Shoes” Quartet” in at The Shepherd for the first time.

At just 22 years of age, Riley is of the Hills in Branson, taking the tribute artist industry Missouri.

With his charming looks, by storm with his tribute to the uncanny voice, charismatic Early Years of “The Greatest moves, and West Tennessee Entertainer of All Time.” roots, Riley embodies the Riley’s tribute to Elvis takes raw magnitude that Elvis had you back in time to 1956 when a shy, humble boy from Tupelo, when he exploded onto the scene back in the 1950’s.

Mississippi changed the face As he continues to climb the of American music and pop mountain of success higher culture. and higher, his growing legion Some of Riley’s accolades of adoring fans have given him include being the 2019 Elvis FANtasy Fest Grand Champion, the nickname, “The Tennessee Dynamite.” the 2021 Heart of the King in the 2022 European Elvis Championships in Birmingham UK which means he has now completed a ‘clean sweep’ of all the available European titles.

This European title resulted in national media attention.

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Miss Priscilla Dinner is back

Forbes artist Melody Ruhrmund is doing some chalk art on the wall of the Parkes Hotel for the Parkes Elvis Festival.

PHOTO: Christine Little

See Melody’s chalk art at Parkes Hotel

By CHRISTINE LITTLE FORBES artist Melody Ruhrmund has turned her creative focus this week to a little mural on the outside wall of the Parkes Hotel to delight those attending this year’s Parkes Elvis Festival.

She’s swapped her paint brushes for chalk and has

drawn a sizeable mural that she’ll continue working and building on over the course of the festival.

Melody began the mural last Thursday and the rain over the last few days has luckily not impacted the illustrations.

“I didn’t want to draw little Elvis’ every where, I wanted

to focus on what Elvis was all about,” she said.

“I like what he inspires and why people like him.

“It’s a graffiti wall.”

If you’re passing by or out and about for the festival, why not stop by the Parkes Hotel to take a look at Melody’s work, she’d love for you to see it.

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LONG lashes and beehives will be in full force at this year’s Miss Priscilla Competition and Dinner as the ladies of the Parkes Elvis Festival celebrate the style and grace of Priscilla Presley.

After a brief stop in the running of the Miss Priscilla dinner, this year’s tickets have been sold out prior to the festival commencing.

The crowd will watch who will be crowned the 2025 Miss Priscilla, Face of the Festival and enjoy entertainment by Brendan Chase and Amitie.

Judges look at overall appearance, including make-up, hair and dress to resemble the pre-1969 look of Priscilla Presley.

Contestants must have their own hair with no exceptions as wigs, hair extensions or hair pieces are permitted.

The winning model and stylist will each receive a cash prize of $1500.

As winner of Miss Priscilla, Face of the Festival, the official duties include being treated as a celebrity with festival fans wanting to snap a photo, riding in a lead car in the Evolution Mining Northparkes Operations street parade and is onstage at the Festival’s Official Opening Ceremony and various other events.

As well as the Overall Miss Priscilla competition their are other competitions held at the Miss Priscilla dinner.

Competitions include Elvis Movie Era Women’s Hairstyle, this is a competition where hairstyle and makeup must demonstrate classic hairstyles worn in the Elvis movie era from 1954 to 1969.

The yearly themed competition seeks the best styled contestant in reference to the Festival’s theme.

2024 Miss Priscilla Face of the Festival winner, Leah Wheelhouse.

PHOTO: File This competition has seen a Miss Speedway and Miss Blue Hawaii as judges look for technical ability, transformation and the ability to interpret the theme, judging on overall styling including hair, makeup and clothing.

There are also several competitions held on the night of the dinner for attendees.

These competitions tend to change from year-to-year but usually include, best themed lady, best themed man (no Elvis jumpsuits) and best themed couple with the crowd decides the winner with the loudest cheering.

The Miss Priscilla dinner sees the ladies of the Parkes Elvis Festival shine and shows off the talent of their stylists as they compete for the coveted title of Miss Priscilla.

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A weekend full of Corvettes

By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK

CORVETTES from all over Australia will line the main street of Parkes when the 2025 Corvette National Convention rolls into town from March 28 to 31.

Every year the Corvette National Convention is held in a different state by state corvette clubs around Australia and this year it is NSW Corvettes Unlimited Car Club’s year to host.

The NSW Corvette committee chose to host the convention in Parkes after they heard about the foods that impacted Parkes and its surrounding areas.

“The National Convention sees Corvettes from all over Australia get together and have fun with the cars,” NSW Corvettes Unlimited Car Club president, Jeff Wilson said.

“We’ve come to Parkes because of the floods that came through Parkes.

We know the area was devastated by all the floods so we thought we’d bring some prosperity back into the country town by holding it here.”

The convention will see around 150 Corvettes in Parkes for the weekend with five hotels almost booked out at the start of December.

While Corvette enthusiasts are in town they will parade down the main street of Parkes on Saturday morning before parking up in the showground for an all day show ‘n’ shine which is open to the public.

Dusty Powter, 2025 CNC coordinator Harry Turner, NSW Corvettes Unlimited Car Club vice president Peter Eldred, Parkes deputy mayor Marg Applebee, Quickshine Car Wash (sponsor) Ben McNaughton, Parkes mayor Neil Westcott, Pauline Psaila and NSW Corvettes Unlimited Car Club Inc Jeff Wilson.

They will be treated to a three course meal at the Showground with entertainment from Parkes trio Amitie before a jam packed day on Sunday where they will visit the Dish and McFeeters Motor Museum in Forbes.

The group will then relax at the Parkes Services Club with another three course meal where the Show and Shine trophies will be presented.

“On Monday we will all slowly return home but a lot of people

especially those travelling from Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and Queensland will want to stay and see the rest of Parkes,” Jeff said.

The Corvette National Convention first began in 1997 and had a brief stop due to covid.

“Covid stopped the world not just corvettes but apart from that we’ve been going strong up until then and after then we’re still going just as well.

“Last year it held in Bendigo, this

year it’s here in Parkes and next year it will be in Queensland.”

Jeff has loved corvettes ever since he first saw them in the movie ‘Corvette Summer’.

“That car sparked my interest and I’ve loved them ever since. If you look at them, that’s what a kid draws when he draws a sports car.

“I’ve always wanted one so when I was old enough to get one and with the wife’s permission, I went and got one.”

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Jeff encourages everyone to come down and see the 150 Corvettes in the parade Saturday morning on March 29 and visit the show and shine during the day.

“They’re not a common car, they’re part of American history, they’re called Americas first and true sports car and I’ve always had a love for them,” Jeff added.

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1.30PM -3.30PM

1:00PM - 4.00PM

2:00PM � 5.00PM

Two hours of great hits from the 70's, what more could you ask for? Enjoy a great afternoon as some of our best entertainers bring you the ‘Legends of the 70’s.

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You have the chance to be famous! This will be a fun afternoon with prizes and give aways Meals available at the Club.

Enjoy a great afternoon with Elvis Presley and Rock n’ Roll Legends like Paul Anka, Neil Diamond, Blues Brothers, Johnny O’Keefe,Tom Jones, Cher, Tina and more!

Ten Entertainers will take you on a rocking nostalgic trip down memory lane with the icons of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s.

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VEGAS LEGENDS: ELVIS, CHER, TINA & TOM TRIBUTE • $25*

6.00PM -10.30PM

‘MEMPHIS TO MOODY BLUE’ DINNER SHOW • $60*

TWO COURSE MEAL

Featuring starring rising stars, award winning ETA’s 15 year old Tennessee Tajc, Johnny Angel from New Zealand, Scottish Elvis - Ross Cummings and (for the first time) Darren Armstrong Hosted by John “Elvis” Collins.

Five ETA’s together in Concert celebrate the songs of the world’s most iconic performers with songs through the eras, from Tupelo to Vegas. Don’t miss this special event.

Doors open 5pm, meals from 6pm, show 7pm.

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YOU BE THE STAR – KARAOKE • FREE!

Featuring DJ Paul Adams and guest artists.

6:00PM - 10.30PM

THE KIWI KONNECTION DINNER SHOW • $60*

TWO COURSE MEAL

Featuring multi award winner and UTEA winner, Brendon Chase, plus his friends – Parkes favourite, award winning Johnny Angel and for the first time in Parkes, Taureen Mills.

These three fabulous Elvis Tribute Artists, all from across ‘the ditch’, will entertain you in an exciting night of fun as they bring you the songs of ‘The King’ from the 50’s to the Vegas Stage.

Doors open 5pm, meals from 6pm, show 7pm.

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ELVIS AND FRIENDS SPECTACULAR • $25*

6.00PM - 9.30PM (APPROX.)

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL DANCE PARTY WITH DJ GRIZZLY ADAMS • $20* We are clearing the dance floor to dance the night away. Enjoy a high energy evening to show off all your dance moves in this special Festival wind up!

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Meals available at the club. *PRICES EXCLUDE BOOKING FEES

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Easy COME Easy GO 8-12 JANUARY 2025

Angus transforms cubing talent into portraits

By CHRISTINE LITTLE We always knew Angus Hannelly was destined for greatness when we met him 12 years ago.

At the tender age of 14 he made headlines in Parkes when he became only the eighth Australian to ever solve the Rubik’s Cube puzzle in less than 10 seconds at his first National Championships in 2013, solving it in 9.86 seconds.

Now Angus is back and he’s taken his talents to a whole new level.

The now 25-year-old who was born and raised in Parkes and lives in Sydney, was invited to create a portrait of Elvis out of cubes which is on display during this year’s Parkes Elvis Festival in the Coventry Room at the Parkes Shire Library and Cultural Centre.

What makes this mural all the more mind-blowing is the past week was the first time he’s ever attempted something like this.

He created three other mu-

rals for practice - one of Borat, Buzz Lightyear and his girlfriend Georgie Crombie - before trying his hand at the Elvis portrait.

“I’ve been solving Rubik’s Cubes since I was a kid,” Angus said.

“I absolutely love doing it, it’s something my dad has always been good at and I remember thinking ‘I wanna beat you, I wanna beat my dad’.

“I started entering competitions at 13-14 and it would take me eight to nine seconds to solve a Rubik’s Cube.

“Now I can do it in four to five seconds,” he laughed.

“But now I just do art with it. I’ve turned the speed cubing passion into an artistic outlet.”

There are 950 cubes in this portrait, and all together with the frame weigh 130 kilograms.

It took Angus eight hours to make one mosaic and when he was creating the four mu-

rals, in between building each one he had to solve 1000 cubes.

Angus is a noise and vibration consultant, mainly at construction sites, by day and took a week off work to do the murals.

“That’s all I did for seven days, eight hours a day,” he said.

“And it took two days to make the frame.”

He said his Buzz Lightyear mural was the hardest to make.

Angus arrived in Parkes and spent all day Monday, from 10am to 6pm, putting together the Elvis portrait at his parents’ home - Carmel and Peter Hannelly - before transporting it in sections to the Coventry Room.

“It was quite a task,” he laughed.

“It’s actually bigger than I was expecting, when you have it down on paper and it coming to life is very different.

“I thought 1000 cubes would

be cool but 1000 cubes is much bigger than I thought.”

Adding to the unique experience this journey has become for Angus, when he ordered the 1000 cubes from China, each one arrived in its own box individually wrapped with a leaflet.

“I had to unwrap each one, it took me 12 hours to unpack them in my little Sydney home and I filled three yellow (recycling) bins with the packaging,” he said.

He’ll first see how his Elvis portrait is received at the festival, but Angus hopes there’ll be many more murals to come with the possibility of one day selling them.

If you’d like to talk to Angus about his cubes he can be contacted on 0447 594 387 or email angus986@icloud.com.

We’ll be sharing timelapse videos of Angus building his murals on the Parkes Champion Post Facebook page for Former Parkes boy Angus Hannelly is the novice artist those interested in watching behind the portrait of Elvis made from cubes now on them. display during the Elvis Festival.

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Bridge maintenance at Bindogandri Creek Bridge maintenance will be taking place over Bindogandri Creek on the Henry Parkes Way, 18 kilometres east of Parkes from Monday, January 13.

Work will be carried out between 7am and 6pm for up to three weeks, weather permitting, and will include removing sediment, restoring the bridge wingwalls and reshaping the creek bank to restore even-water flow under the bridge.

Changed traffic conditions including single lane closures and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h will be in place during work hours.

Outside work hours, both lanes will be open and will revert to the posted speed limit.

Motorists are advised to keep to the reduced speed limit, follow the direction of traffic controllers and signage, and allow up to five minutes extra travel time during the bridge maintenance work.

Rock and read at Elvis Storytime at library For the first time in the history of the Parkes Shire Library there will be an Elvis Storytime event during this year’s Parkes Elvis Festival.

Throughout the school terms storytime and rhyme time are regular fixtures on the library’s calendar but this year the team is trying something different.

Organiser Rachel Westcott said she wanted to give the activity that’s popular among local families throughout the year a try during the Elvis Festival.

There will be stories, songs, musical instruments and games - all ages are welcome and it’s free.

There will also be a special guest - our Mayor Neil Westcott dressed in his sparkling Elvis jumpsuit and he’ll be bringing along his guitar.

Participants will then move onto the Makerspace Studio next door to do some craft.

It all takes place at the library on Friday, January 10 at 10.30am.

“We’d love for anyone and everyone to get involved,” Rachel said.

“Join us for a rockin’ good time at our special Elvis Storytime!”

While you’re there be sure to check out the annual Elvis Photography Competition in the Coventry Room that runs from day one of the festival on January 8 to January 31.

The announcement of winners will take place on Friday at 4pm and everyone is welcome. Light refreshments will be available.

Tristan James is attending his second Parkes Elvis Festival as an ETA.

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Birthday celebrations drive tribute artist 1300km In celebration of Elvis Presley’s 90th birthday, Toowoomba-based Elvis Tribute Artist Tristan James has been on a 1300km journey to the Parkes Elvis Festival.

And along the way he’s making special visits to some lucky aged care facilities, calling it his Goodwill Tour.

“I can’t think of a better way to travel to Parkes than by bringing a bit of Elvis magic to people who rarely get to experience a live show,” Tristan said.

“It’s not always about how many I sing for - there’s only 10 residents at the nursing home in Bourke, but that doesn’t matter I’m just thrilled to share the King’s music and brighten their day.”

This year marks Tristan’s second extended trek to Parkes, following last year’s 1000km tour that garnered national attention.

“It was the first time we did that (1000km

last year) and I didn’t know which way was up, that was interesting,” Tristan laughed.

“But it was good though, we had fun and made some friends.”

Now returning to compete in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Competition (UETA) after being chosen as a top 20 finalist, he reflects on how a chance case of mistaken identity - when he was just a DJ - sparked his Elvis journey.

“It all happened so fast, and now I’m honoured to be vying for a shot to compete in the UETA finals in Memphis,” he said.

Tristan and his band aptly titled The Australian Elvis Band are quickly developing a national reputation, having been chosen to perform at the prestigious Lord Mayor’s City Hall Concerts at Brisbane City Hall this May. His company Magnifico Creative also produces a festive concert series called “A

Very Elvis Christmas Concert,” which will tour nationally this year.

During this year’s festival, Tristan will take the Cooke Park Main Stage on Friday, January 10, at 3.20pm with the CC Band, then perform at the Parkes Services Club at 7pm.

On Saturday, January 11, he’ll grace the Memphis Satellite Stage at 4pm before returning to Parkes Services Club at 9pm for an encore performance.

“That’s the contrast from my first year at the festival to my second year,” Tristan said.

Tristan has been quite overwhelmed by the kindness and warm welcomes by those at the festival and in the industry.

“I just feel like I’ve been wrapped up in a nice, warm blanket,” he said.

“Elvis’ legacy brings people together in a unique way. I’m excited to keep that spirit alive every time I perform.”

EVENT

LOCATION

Feature Concert Series: From Memphis to Parkes #2

8:30pm - 10pm

8:45pm - 9:45pm 9pm - 11:30pm

Holy Family School Hall

Cooke Park Main Stage Parkes Railway Bowling Club Parkes Services Club

Various Cooke Park Main Stage Parkes Services Club

Parkes Leagues Club

Allan Wright Sean Leedham

Parkes Services Club Parkes Railway Bowling Club Coachman Hotel Motel Parkes Services Club

Cooke Park Main Stage Parkes Leagues Club

Memphis Satellite Stage

Parkes Leagues Club

Cooke Park Main Stage

The Broadway Hotel Coachman Hotel Motel Parkes Services Club

Generocity Church

Cooke Park Main Stage Parkes Railway Bowling Club Parkes Services Club

Holy Family School Hall

Parkes Leagues Club Cooke Park Main Stage Cambridge Hotel Memphis Satellite Stage

Memphis Satellite Stage

Generocity Church Parkes Leagues Club

Festival Boulevard

Festival Boulevard

Parkes Golf Club Parkes Services Club Holy Family School Hall

Templar St, Forbes

Henry Parkes Museum Henry Parkes Centre & Antique Machinery Movie Showcase Generocity Church McDonald's Busking Festival Boulevard Elvis Art Exhibition Uniting Church Hall Elvis Central Festival Boulevard Photo Exhibition Parkes Shire Library Festival Markets Cooke Park

9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 6pm 10am - 5pm 11am - 10pm MORNING EVENTS 7am - 10am Amazing Forbes Breakfast 8:45am - 11:45am Parkes Golf Day 9:30am - 10:30am Elvis Bingo 10am - 11am Rock'n'Roll Dance Workshop: Level 1 Absolute Beginners 10am - 4pm Classic & Heritage Vehicle Show 10am - 11am Ray White Hound Dog Competition 10am - 12pm Movie: Speedway 10:30am - 12pm Debbie's Rock'N'Roll Lessons 10:45am Ricky Ford 11:15am 11am - 1pm UETA Contest Heats 11am - 11:30am Ross Cummings 11am - 11:30am Allan Wright 11:15am Amitie 12:30pm 11:15am Rock'n'Roll Dance 12:15pm Workshop: Level 2 Beginners 11:30am - 12pm Tazzie D 11:30am - 2pm Big Al's Karaoke Heat 1 11:30am Mike Cole 12:30pm AFTERNOON EVENTS 12pm - 2pm Movie: Easy Come, Easy Go 12pm - 2:30pm Vic Dunstan 12pm - 2pm Kiwi Elvis 12pm - 2pm Elvis Leaves His Mark Ft. Mark Andrew 12:15pm Vince Gelonese 12:45pm 12:15pm Gabe Phoenix 12:45pm 12:30pm - 1pm Shane Peters as Tom Jones

DAILY EVENTS 9am - 3:45pm

--- Friday 10th Jan 2025 ---

10pm - 12am 10:45pm 11:45pm

Paul Fenech Damian Mullin and Band 9:30pm - 10:30pm Joe Ozzimo 9:45pm - 10:45pm Andy Bithell

Anthony Fenech The Crofts Royden Donahue Memphis Cowboys Shane Peters Gerard Mascarenhas Ross Mancini

7:30pm - 8:15pm 7:45pm - 8:45pm 8pm - 10pm 8pm - 0am 8:15pm - 8:45pm 8:15pm - 9:15pm 8:30pm - 9:30pm

Parkes Railway Bowling Club Cooke Park Main Stage Parkes Leagues Club Coachman Hotel Motel Cambridge Hotel Cooke Park Main Stage Parkes Services Club Parkes Railway Bowling Club Parkes Leagues Club

The Broadway Hotel

LOCATION Parkes Railway Bowling Club Allan Wright Cambridge Hotel Rock and Bowl Dinner Parkes Bowling and Sports Show Club Miss Priscilla Dinner Parkes Services Club Toki Toyokazu Cooke Park Main Stage Rick Hudson Parkes Leagues Club Doug Charles Parkes Services Club Ricky Ford Coachman Hotel Motel Elvis Gospel, JorSt George's Anglican danaires Style Church The Greatest Hits Star- Parkes Little Theatre ring Aaron Mansfield

EVENT James Hill

7:15pm - 8:15pm

7pm - 11pm

7pm - 10:30pm

6:30pm - 10pm 6:45pm - 7:30pm 6:45pm - 7:30pm 7pm - 8pm 7pm - 8pm 7pm - 9pm

6pm - 8pm 6pm - 10:30pm

TIME 6pm - 7pm

"Sing With The King" Karaoke Mike Cole

Parkes Services Club Parkes Services Club Holy Family School Hall

11:30am Gabe Phoenix 12:30pm AFTERNOON EVENTS 12pm - 2pm Allan Wright Cambridge Hotel 12pm - 2:30pm Vic Dunstan The Broadway Hotel 12:15pm Tennessee Tajc Cooke Park Main Stage 12:45pm 12:15pm Anthony Tenace Parkes Leagues Club 12:45pm 12:30pm - 1:30pm Line Dance Workshop: Holy Family School Hall Beginners 12:45pm - 1:15pm Johnny Lee Memphis Cooke Park Main Stage 12:45pm - 1:45pm Trevor Needham Parkes Services Club 1pm - 1:30pm Broderick Lloyd Jones Parkes Leagues Club as Tom Jones 1pm - 3pm Drag King Trivia Parkes Services Club 1:30pm - 2:30pm Big Music Bandits Cooke Park Main Stage 1:45pm - 2:30pm Matt Birse Parkes Leagues Club 1:45pm - 2:45pm Swing Dance WorkHoly Family School Hall shop: Beginners 2pm - 3pm Kiwi Elvis Coachman Hotel Motel 2pm - 3pm Sheryl Sharkie Parkes Services Club (ShElvis) 2pm - 4pm Memphis Cowboys Cambridge Hotel 2pm - 3:30pm Happy Hour with Parkes Services Club Charlie Gaylard and Gabe Phoenix 2:15pm - 3:15pm Rick Charles Parkes Railway Bowling Club 2:30pm - 4:30pm Movie: Jailhouse Rock Generosity Church 2:45pm - 3:30pm The Crofts Parkes Leagues Club 3pm - 4pm NSW TrainLink Elvis Parkes Railway Station Express Arrival 3pm - 4pm Ricky Ford Coachman Hotel Motel 3:15pm - 4pm Jessy Lewis as Jerry Cooke Park Main Stage Lewis Tribute Show 3:15pm - 4:15pm Andy Bithell Parkes Services Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Nigel Stanley Parkes Railway Bowling Club 3:45pm - 4:30pm Charlie Gaylard Parkes Leagues Club 4pm - 4:45pm Che Orton Cooke Park Main Stage 4pm - 6pm Rhianna Leschke Cambridge Hotel Band 4pm - 5pm Matt Birse as Johnny Coachman Hotel Motel Cash 4:30pm - 5:30pm Ross Mancini Parkes Services Club 4:45pm - 5:30pm Amitie Cooke Park Main Stage 4:45pm - 5:45pm Terry Leonard Parkes Railway Bowling Club 4:45pm - 5:30pm Johnny Angel Parkes Leagues Club EVENING EVENTS 5pm - 6pm Kiwi Elvis Coachman Hotel Motel 5:30pm - 7pm Feature Concert Parkes Leagues Club Series: From Memphis to Parkes #1 5:30pm - 10:30pm Elvis, Cash and Dino Bushmans Motor Inn Dinner Show 5:45pm - 6:30pm Stuey V Cooke Park Main Stage 5:45pm - 6:30pm Gabe Phoenix Parkes Leagues Club 5:45pm - 6:45pm Sean Leedham Coachman Hotel Motel 6pm - 7pm Matt Birse Parkes Services Club

9am - 5pm 9am - 6pm 10am - 5pm 11am - 10pm MORNING EVENTS 7am - 9am Elvis Poets' Breakfast 9:30am - 10:30am Elvis Bingo 10am - 11am Rock'n' Roll Dance Workshop: Level 1 Absolute Beginners 10:30am - 12pm Debbie's Rock 'n' Roll Lessons 10am - 1pm Open Gardens 11am - 11:30am Gavin Chater 11am - 12:30pm Two Kings for a Day ft. Stuey V and Mark Caligiuri 11:15am Rock'n' Roll Dance 12:15pm Workshop: Level 2 Beginners 11:30am - 12pm Rick Ford 11:30am - 2pm Big Al's Karaoke

9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm

9am - 3:45pm

Henry Parkes Museum Henry Parkes Centre & Antique Machinery McDonald's Busking Festival Boulevard Elvis Art Exhibition Uniting Church Hall, Activity Rooms Movie Showcase Generosity Church Elvis Central Festival Boulevard Photo Exhibition Parkes Shire Library Festival Markets Cooke Park

--- Thursday 9th Jan 2025 ---

DAILY EVENTS

TIME

TIME EVENT LOCATION 12:30pm - 1:30pm Line Dance Workshop: Holy Family School Hall Beginners 12:45pm - 1:45pm Big Music Bandits Cooke Park Main Stage 12:45pm - 1:45pm Gabe Phoenix Parkes Services Club 1pm - 1:30pm Charlie Gaylard Memphis Satellite Stage 1pm - 1:30pm Scottish Elvis Parkes Leagues Club 1:30pm - 3:30pm Memphis Cowboys Cambridge Hotel 1:30pm - 3pm Vintage Showgirl Parkes Services Club Workshop 1:30pm - 3:30pm The Vegas Legends Parkes Bowling and Sports - Elvis, Cher, Tina Club Turner and Tom Jones Tribute 1:45pm - 2:15pm Bill Kosseris Memphis Satellite Stage 1:45pm - 2:30pm ShElvis Cooke Park Main Stage 1:45pm - 2:45pm Che Orton Parkes Leagues Club 1:45pm - 2:45pm Swing Dance WorkHoly Family School Hall shop: Beginners 2pm - 3:30pm Royden Donahue Coachman Hotel Motel 2pm - 4:45pm Movie: Elvis Generocity Church 2pm - 3pm Rick Charles Parkes Services Club 2:15pm - 2:45pm Scottish Elvis Memphis Satellite Stage 2:15pm - 3:15pm Tennessee Tajc Parkes Railway Bowling Club 2:30pm - 6:30pm The Edmonds Easy The Broadway Hotel Come, Easy Go Session with Dean Vegas, Toki and Stuey V 2:30pm - 4pm Easy Come, Easy Go Parkes Services Club Session with Dean Vegas, Toki and Stuey V 2:30pm - 3:15pm Don Masters Cooke Park Main Stage 2:45pm - 3:15pm Joe Ozzimo Memphis Satellite Stage 3pm - 3:45pm Matt Birse Parkes Leagues Club 3:15pm - 4:30pm The Elvis Gospel Show Seventh Day Adventist

by Gavin Chatelier Church 3:15pm - 4:15pm Broderick Lloyd Jones Cooke Park Main Stage 3:15pm - 4:15pm ShElvis Parkes Services Club 3:30pm - 4pm Caelum Allet Memphis Satellite Stage 3:30pm - 4pm Tennessee Tajc Coachman Hotel Motel 3:30pm - 4:30pm Gerard Mascarenhas Parkes Railway Bowling Club 3:30pm - 5pm Amitie Cambridge Hotel 4pm - 4:30pm Tristan James Memphis Satellite Stage 4pm - 4:30pm Joe Ozzimo Parkes Leagues Club 4pm - 5pm Ricky Ford Coachman Hotel Motel 4pm - 4:30pm Photography Parkes Shire Library Competition: Winners Announced 4:30pm - 5pm Summer Giddings Memphis Satellite Stage 4:30pm - 5:30pm Blues Brothers Cooke Park Main Stage 4:30pm - 5:30pm Peter Paki Parkes Services Club 4:45pm - 5:30pm Bill Croft as Roy Parkes Leagues Club Orbison 4:45pm - 5:45pm James Hill Parkes Railway Bowling Club EVENING EVENTS 5pm - 7pm Rhianna Leschke Cambridge Hotel Band 5pm - 7pm Royden Donahue Coachman Hotel Motel 5:30pm - 6:30pm Aaron Mansfield Cooke Park Main Stage 5:30pm - 7pm Feature Concert SeParkes Leagues Club ries: All Out 50's #1 5:30pm - 10:30pm The Vegas Legends Bushmans Motor Inn Spectacular Dinner Show 5:30pm - 7pm Ultimate Elvis '68 Parkes Services Club Comeback ft: Johnny Lee Memphis 5:45pm - 6:30pm Johnny Angel Parkes Leagues Club 5:45pm - 6:45pm Gerard Mascarenhas Parkes Services Club 6pm - 10:30pm The Blues Brothers Parkes Golf Club Spectacular Dinner Show 6pm - 10pm Paul Bergagnin Mem- The Railway Hotel phis to Moody Blue Dinner Show 6pm - 10:30pm Memphis Show Parkes Bowling and Sports Club 6:45pm - 7pm Ricky Ford Parkes Leagues Club 6:45pm - 7:30pm Rick Hudson Parkes Leagues Club 7pm - 9pm Damian Mullin Cooke Park Main Stage 7pm - 8pm Allan Wright Cambridge Hotel 7pm - 8pm Jack Gatto Coachman Hotel Motel 7pm - 10:30pm The Ultimate Concert Parkes Little Theatre Starring Toki & Paul Fenech 7pm - 8pm Matt Birse Parkes Services Club 7pm - 11pm "Sing With The King" The Broadway Hotel Karaoke 7pm - 9pm Elvis Gospel, JorParkes Baptist Church danaires Style

PARKES ELVIS FESTIVAL 2025 Sean Leedham Ballz N All Bill Pat Doug Charles Feature Concert Series: All Out 50's #2 Trevor Needham

EVENT Andy Bithell

Damian Mullin Ricky Ford Trevor Needham

Parkes Railway Bowling Club Parkes Services Club Parkes Leagues Club Coachman Hotel Motel Cooke Park Main Stage Parkes Services Club Parkes Railway Bowling Club Parkes Leagues Club Coachman Hotel Motel Parkes Services Club

LOCATION Parkes Railway Bowling Club Parkes Leagues Club Cambridge Hotel Coachman Hotel Motel Parkes Services Club Parkes Leagues Club

Parkes Leagues Club

Cooke Park Main Stage Parkes Services Club Memphis Satellite Stage Cooke Park Main Stage

Cambridge Hotel Parkes Services Club Coachman Hotel Motel Parkes Bowling and Sports Club Parkes Leagues Club Memphis Satellite Stage Holy Family School Hall (enter via Albert St)

Memphis Satellite Stage Parkes Leagues Club Cooke Park Main Stage

Parkes Services Club

Parkes Services Club Cooke Park Main Stage

Parkes Leagues Club

Holy Family School Hall (enter via Albert St)

Cooke Park Main Stage

Cooke Park Main Stage Parkes Services Club

Holy Family School Hall

Parkes Railway Bowling Club Cambridge Hotel Memphis Satellite Stage

Generocity Church

Festival Boulevard Memphis Satellite Stage

Cambridge Hotel The Railway Hotel Parkes Services Club The Broadway Hotel Coachman Hotel Motel Cooke Park Main Stage

Festival Boulevard Parkes Leagues Club

Elvis Central Festival Boulevard Henry Parkes Museum Henry Parkes Centre & Antique Machinery Movie Showcase Generocity Church Art Exhibition Uniting Church McDonald's Busking Festival Boulevard Photo Exhibition Parkes Shire Library Festival Markets Cooke Park

9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 3pm 10am - 5pm 9am - 10pm MORNING EVENTS 10am - 11:30am Street Parade 10:30am - 12pm Debbie's Rock'N'Roll Lessons 11am - 1pm Memphis Cowboys 11am - 3pm Paul Bergagnin 11am - 12pm Doug Charles 11am - 1:30pm Vic Dunstan 11am - 1pm Ricky Ford 11:30am Official Opening 12:30pm 11:30am - 4pm Cars of the Era 11:30am Amitie 12:30pm 11:30am - 12pm Documentary: Elvis Lives In Parkes 11:30am - 2pm Big Al's Karaoke Heat 2 11am - 1:30pm Allan Wright 11:15am Amitie 12:30pm 11:15am Rock'n'Roll Dance 12:15pm Workshop: Level 2 Beginners 11:30am - 12pm Tazzie D 11:30am Mike Cole 12:30pm AFTERNOON EVENTS 12pm - 12:30pm 2023 UETA Winner Johnny Lee 12:15pm - 1pm Rock'n' Roll Dance Workshop: Level 1 Absolute Beginners 12:15pm Anthony Tenace 12:45pm 12:15pm - 1:15pm Peter Paki 12:30pm - 1pm Look-a-Like Junior Priscilla and Elvis 12:30pm - 2:30pm Elvis Leaves His Mark ft. Mark Andrew 12:45pm - 1:15pm ShElvis 1pm - 3pm UETA Contest - Finals 1pm - 1:30pm Elvis Tribute Artist Junior 1pm - 2pm Allan Wright 1pm - 3pm Drag King Trivia 1pm - 3pm Kiwi Elvis 1pm - 4pm You Be The Star Karaoke 1pm - 1:30pm Bill Pat 1:15pm - 1:45pm Aaron Mansfield 1:15pm - 2:15pm Rock'n' Roll Dance Workshop: Level 2 Beginners 1:30pm - 1:45pm Darren Armstrong 1:30pm - 2:30pm Tennessee Tajc 1:45pm - 2:15pm Bill Kosseris 1:45pm - 2pm Junior Winners Announced 1:45pm - 2:15pm Joe Ozzimo

DAILY EVENTS 9am - 5pm 9am - 3pm

--- Saturday 11th Jan 2025 ---

10pm - 0.00am 10pm - 0.00am 10.45pm 11.45pm

8.30pm - 10pm Iconic Trilogy 8.45pm - 9.45pm The Crofts 9pm - 10pm Allan Wright 9.15pm - 10.30pm Brendon Chase 9.30pm - 10.30pm Andy Bithell 9.45pm - 10.45pm Gerard Mascarenhas

8.30pm - 9.30pm

7.45pm - 8.30pm 8pm - 0.00am 8pm - 9pm 8.15pm - 9.15pm 8.30pm - 10pm

TIME 7:15pm - 8:15pm

Coachman Hotel Motel Parkes Railway Bowling Club 6pm - 10:30pm The Kiwi Konnection Parkes Bowling and Sports Dinner Show Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Gerard Mascarenhas Parkes Services Club 7pm - 10:30pm Presley & Orbison The Parkes Little Theatre Concert 7:15pm - 11pm Sing With The King' The Broadway Hotel Karaoke 7:15pm - 8pm Amitie Cooke Park Main Stage 7:15pm - 8:15pm Nigel Stanley Parkes Railway Bowling Club 7:45pm - 8:45pm Ross Mancini Parkes Services Club 7:45pm - 8:45pm The Crofts Parkes Leagues Club 8pm - 10am Ballz N All Winter Cambridge Hotel Dance Party ft. Stuey V & Guests 8pm - 9pm Sean Leedham Coachman Hotel Motel 8:15pm - 8:45pm Charlie Gaylard Cooke Park Main Stage 8:30pm - 10pm Feature Concert Parkes Leagues Club Series: Nothing But 70's #2 8:30pm - 9:30pm Trevor Needham Parkes Railway Bowling Club 9pm - 10:30pm Sean Luke Spiteri Cooke Park Main Stage 9pm - 10pm Bill Pat Coachman Hotel Motel 9pm - 10pm Mike Cole Parkes Services Club 9pm - 11:30pm Damian Mullin and Parkes Leagues Club Band 9:45pm - 10:45pm James Hill Parkes Railway Bowling Club 10pm - 11pm Allan Wright Coachman Hotel Motel 10:15pm Sheryl Sharkie Parkes Services Club 11:15pm (ShElvis) 11pm - 0am Ricky Ford Coachman Hotel Motel 11:30pm - 0:30am Joe Ozzimo Parkes Services Club

Parkes Golf Club

Parkes Leagues Club Cooke Park Main Stage

Cambridge Hotel Parkes Services Club Bushmans Motor Inn

Parkes Leagues Club

EVENT LOCATION Senior Priscilla & Cooke Park Main Stage Elvis Look-a-Like Competition Rhianna Leschke Cambridge Hotel Band Movie: Easy Come, Generocity Church Easy Go Blues Brothers Memphis Satellite Stage Mike Cole Parkes Railway Bowling Club Broderick Lloyd Jones Parkes Leagues Club as Tom Jones The Edmonds The Broadway Hotel Ricky Ford Memphis Satellite Stage Senior Look-a-Like Cooke Park Main Stage Winner Announced Gabe Phoenix Parkes Services Club Sydney Swing Katz Cooke Park Main Stage Tennessee Tajc Coachman Hotel Motel McDonald's Busking The Royal Hotel Competition Judging Elvis Gospel and St George's Anglican Inspirational Songs by Church Gavin Chatelier Elvis Gospel, JorParkes Uniting Church danaires Style Rock n Roll Jnr, Snr, Cooke Park Main Stage All Stars Amitie Cambridge Hotel Summer Giddings Memphis Satellite Stage Sean Leedham Parkes Railway Bowling Club The Crofts Parkes Leagues Club Tristan James Memphis Satellite Stage Rock n Roll Showcase Cooke Park Main Stage Ultimate Elvis "That's Parkes Services Club the Way It Is" ft. Johnny Lee Memphis Gerard Mascarenhas Coachman Hotel Motel Andy Bithell Parkes Services Club Sydney Swing Katz Cooke Park Main Stage Rick Hudson Parkes Leagues Club Toki Toyokazu Memphis Satellite Stage Rock n Roll Dancing Cooke Park Main Stage Winners Announced Ross Mancini Parkes Railway Bowling Club 4:45pm - 5:45pm EVENING EVENTS 5:30pm - 7pm Feature Concert Series: Nothing But 70's #1 5pm - 6pm Allan Wright 5:15pm - 6:15pm Trevor Needham 5:30pm - 10:30pm Everything Elvis Dinner Show 5:30pm - 6:15pm Matt Birse 6pm - 7pm Mark Andrews Legends Show 6pm - 10:30pm The Blues, Soul and Rock'n' Roll Dinner Show 6pm - 8pm Royden Donahue 6pm - 7pm Rick Charles

4pm - 6pm 4:30pm - 5pm 4:30pm - 4:45pm 4:30pm - 5:15pm 4:45pm - 5:15pm 4:45pm - 6pm

3:30pm - 4:15pm 3:30pm - 4:30pm 4pm - 4:30pm 4pm - 6pm

3:30pm - 4pm 3:30pm - 5pm 3:30pm - 4:30pm

3:15pm - 4pm

3pm - 5pm

3pm - 4:30pm

2:45pm - 3:15pm 3pm - 3:15pm 3pm - 4pm 3pm - 5pm

2:30pm - 6:30pm 2:45pm - 3:15pm 2:45pm - 3pm

2:15pm - 2:45pm 2:15pm - 3:15pm 2:30pm - 3:15pm

2pm - 4pm

2pm - 3:30pm

TIME 2pm - 2:45pm

EVENT

LOCATION

4:45pm - 5:45pm EVENING EVENTS 5:15pm - 6:15pm Broderick Lloyd Jones Parkes Leagues Club as Tom Jones 5:15pm - 6:15pm Peter Paki Parkes Services Club 5:30pm - 7pm Feature Concert Parkes Leagues Club Series: Intimate and Rare Parkes Bowling and Sports 6pm - 9:30pm Rock 'n' Roll Dance Party with DJ Grizzly Club Adams 6pm - 7pm James Hill Parkes Railway Bowling Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Joe Ozzimo Parkes Leagues Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Andy Bithell Parkes Services Club 7pm - 8:30pm Tribute to Elvis' Love St George's Anglican and Gospel Songs by Church Gavin Chatelier 7:15pm - 8:15pm Nigel Stanley Parkes Railway Bowling Club 7:45pm - 8:45pm The Crofts Parkes Leagues Club 7:45pm - 8:45pm Trevor Needham Parkes Services Club 8pm - 10pm Legends Show ft.

Parkes Services Club Mark Andrew 8:30pm - 1am The Official After Party The International Hotel 8:30pm - 9:30pm Gerard Mascarenhas Parkes Railway Bowling Club 8:30pm - 10:30pm Ross Mancini Parkes Services Club 9pm - 11:30pm Damian Mullin and Parkes Leagues Club Band

4:15pm - 5pm 4:30pm - 6:30pm

2:15pm - 3pm 2:30pm - 3pm 2:30pm - 6:30pm 3pm - 5pm 3pm - 6pm 3:15pm - 4pm 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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Cooke Park Main Stage Cambridge Hotel Parkes Bowling and Sports Club Coachman Hotel Motel Parkes Railway Bowling Club Rick Hudson Parkes Leagues Club James Hill Parkes Services Club The Edmonds The Broadway Hotel Amitie Parkes Services Club Lip Sync Battle Coachman Hotel Motel The Crofts Parkes Leagues Club Gabe Phoenix Parkes Railway Bowling Club Matt Birse Parkes Leagues Club Icons of Rock & Roll ft. Parkes Services Club Stuey V and more Andy Bithell Parkes Railway Bowling Club

9am - 4pm 9am - 4pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm 10am - 5pm MORNING EVENTS 8:30am - 9am Elvis Gospel Church Service - Southern Cross Vocal Band 9am - 10:30am Gospel Service 10:30am Riley Jenkins 10:45am Branson 10:30am - 12pm Debbie's Rock 'n' Roll Lessons 10:30am Gospel Express 12:30pm 11am - 12pm Sean Leedham 11:30am Senior Elvis Tribute 12:30pm Artists AFTERNOON EVENTS 11:30am - 2pm Big Al's Karaoke Finale 12pm - 2pm Allan Wright 12pm - 1pm Doug Charles 12pm - 1pm Gerard Mascarenhas 12pm - 2:30pm Vic Dunstan 12:15pm - 1pm Bill Pat 12:45pm - 1pm Senior Tribute Artist Elvis Roberts 12:45pm - 1pm Senior Elvis Tribute Artist Announced 1pm - 1:30pm Busking Competition Winner Announced 1:15pm - 2pm Sean Leedham 1:15pm - 2pm Gabe Phoenix 1:15pm - 2:15pm Gerard Mascarenhas 1:30pm - 3:30pm Remembering Elvis Through the Years 1:45pm - 4pm Past UETA Winners 2pm - 4pm Memphis Cowboys 2pm - 5pm Elvis and Friends Spectacular 2pm - 3pm Ricky Ford 2:15pm - 3:15pm Tennessee Tajc

Henry Parkes Museum Henry Parkes Centre & Antique Machinery Elvis Central Festival Boulevard Festival Markets Cooke Park Movie Showcase Generosity Church Elvis Art Exhibition Uniting Church Hall Photo Exhibition Parkes Shire Library

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Easy COME Easy GO 8-12 JANUARY 2025

Gardens open for festival goers

By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK THIS year the Parkes Garden Club will be opening three beautiful gardens during the Parkes Elvis Festival.

The Club decided they wanted to host something for those who come to the Festival early and want something to do during Wednesday and Thursday morning.

For $15 visitors will be able to gain entrance into three local gardens from 10am to 1pm.

“So many people come to Parkes Early for the Festival so we wanted to host something for people to do who are sitting in their caravans Wednesday and Thursday morning as Friday, Saturday and Sunday are full on,” Parkes Garden Club member Norma Garnet said.

The three gardens include Fay and Kelvie Blackstock’s massive garden filled with sculptures (even an Elvis sculpture) and a huge variety of plants, Joy Plumridge’s garden full of her collection of unusale flowers and Norma and Barry Garmet’s garden which provides visitors with the chance to explore Parkes’ countryside.

“The Blackstock’s garden is just a delight,” Mrs Garnet said.

“Kelvie has made the most interesting metal work sculptures and the garden is just a wonderland.

“Joy has a delightful front and back garden, she has a wonerful collection of flowers and it should be a lovely garden to visit.

“Our garden is more of a park with flowers around the outside. Our garden gives people an opportunity to get out of town and have a drive around the Parkes countryside,” Mrs Garnet said.

The Parkes Garden Club will have plants for sale at Joy’s garden and the Blackstock’s will also have a selection of plants for sale as well.

Mrs Garnet also said she is planning to decorate her garden with a few Elvis inspired additions so make sure to check it out.

“We hope everyone comes along and enjoys a little wonder around our beloved gardens from 10am to 1pm.”

You can book your tickets now on 123tix or pay on the day.

Norma Garnet is excited to welcome visitors to her garden for this year’s Parkes Elvis Festival.

Frankie J Holden draws a crowd for first event of the festival

Bob Steel with 2025 inductee Frankie J Holden.

Anne and Bob Steel cut Elvis’ 90th birthday cake.

2017 UETA winner Brendon Chase with his new plaque.

Frankie J Holden, Bob Steel, 2024 Miss Priscilla winner Leah Wheelhouse and Mayor Neil Westcott.

Frankie J Holden had the crowd entertained.

Mayor Neil Westcott and 2024 Miss Priscilla sang Shazza a happy birthday.

Leisa and Joe Ozzimo (Ozzi Elvis) and Andrew and Lyn Bithell attended the Elvis Wall of Fame unveiling. You can catch Ozzi Elvis this festival competing in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist contest.

2024 Miss Priscilla, Leah Wheelhouse unveiled 2019 UETA winner Brody Finlay’s new plaque.

Parkes School of Dance got the party started with their rock and roll.

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Easy COME Easy GO 8-12 JANUARY 2025

Elvis fans ‘here, there, everywhere’

By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK A buzz was around town early in the week as anticipation grew for the start of the 2025 Parkes Elvis Festival.

Many happy campers began arriving Sunday with many travelling from around Queensland and surrounds.

The Showground is now packed with caravans as well as sporting ovals around the Parkes Shire with many caravans decorated with Elvis memorabilia.

Buskers could be spotted Monday and Tuesday along Festival Boulevard rocking away in preparation for this year’s McDonald’s Busking Championships.

Make sure to check them out as they compete for the title of 2025 McDonald’s Busking Champion.

Don’t forget to stop by Elvis Central for all of your 2025 Easy Come, Easy Go Parkes Elvis Festival merchandise and say hello to the friendly volunteers and staff behind the counters.

Volunteers will also be around all areas of the festival in bright red shirts.

If you need a helping hand finding your next event, don’t know where something is or want to know what’s around and happening volunteers will Lyn and Peter Davis from Tamworth have been coming to the Parkes Elvis Festival for 24 years and said they always enjoy the be happy to help. festival.

PHOTOS: Madeline Blackstock

Mick and Clare Larkham and Michael and Margaret Charles. All from Goulburn, this is Mick and Clare’s third year at the festival and Michael and Margaret’s tenth year at the festival.

Janette and Steve Williams from Tamworth have been at the Parkes Elvis Festival for five years now and Peter and Lyn Davis with Wagz have been attending for 24 years.

Queensland festival goers, John and Brenda Johnson and Vicki and Ron Moss.

The Johnson’s have been coming to the Parkes Elvis Festival since 2009 and Vicki recalls coming to the festival for years.

Spicy Mercury with Oscar Hendry, Archie Higgins and Sophie Francis have been performing since Monday.

Elizabeth Toomey is again competing in the McDonald’s Busking Competition and started her busking early.

Ron Milson, Bill Gaitar, Steve Hogben, Elvis, Leanne Milson, John Harris and Linda Withan. Ron and Leanne Milson are from Mudgee and have made the trip to the Parkes Elvis Festival for 10 years. They are joined by friends from Mareeba, Queensland who have attending their ninth Parkes Elvis Festival this year.

Lisa Moon, Charlie Smith and Lydia Lovell are some of the friendly faces you will see behind the counter at Elvis Central this year.

Parkes Elvis Festival volunteers Ashlee Browning and Sally Creamer.

John and Donna Hampton with Sid, Mick and Liz Hert, Vicki Jones and Kinky Fagan have all been coming to the Parkes Elvis Festival for eight years.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: As Gouda As It Gets. (2020) 2.00 Motorbike Cops.

2.15 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 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Match 29. Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Thunder. 10.30 Big Bash League PostGame. 11.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer.

11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Sparks Over Brooklyn. (2023) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia.

5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Find My Beach House Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: King Richard. (2021) Will Smith, Saniyya Sidney, Demi Singleton.

11.30 Casualty 24/7. 12.20 Tipping Point.

1.10 Delish. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Judge Judy. 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 Jamie Oliver: Cooking For Less. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo.

3.30 Judge Judy. 4.00 Family Feud. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 MOVIE: The First Wives Club. (1996) Goldie Hawn. 9.35 MOVIE: Starsky & Hutch. (2004) Ben Stiller. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 Heritage Rescue. 3.00 Railway Journeys UK. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy!

4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. H’lights. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 MOVIE: The Prestige. (2006) 9.55 Rock Legends: Elton John. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Every Family Has A Secret. Final. 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today.

12.00 Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep.

2.30 TBA. 3.00 DVine Living. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Pawn Stars. 2.00 Pawn Stars Do America. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Full Custom Garage. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 American Pickers.

6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Surveillance Oz. 8.30 MOVIE: The Whole Nine Yards. (2000) 10.35 MOVIE: Pineapple Express. (2008) 12.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 Shopping. 10.30 House Rules: High Stakes. 12.15 Big Brother. 1.50 My Kitchen Rules. 3.45 Jordie, Sam & Ted’s Adventures. 4.15 Bondi Vet. 5.15 A Moveable Feast. 5.45 Britain’s Got Talent. 7.00 MOVIE: The Emoji Movie. (2017) 8.50 MOVIE: Pixels.

(2015) 11.00 MOVIE: Dream Horse. (2020) 1.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 Bondi Rescue. 1.30 ST: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 All 4 Adventure. 6.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 11.15 Bull. 12.15 Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 All 4 Adventure. 5.00 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

11.00 Friends. 12.00 Big Bang. 1.00 Rules Of Engagement. 1.30 King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork.

4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 10.30 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Impractical Jokers. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 ER. 2.50 Doctor Who. 3.40 Would I Lie To You? 4.10 MythBusters. 5.05 Amazing Spaces. 5.50 David Attenborough’s Natural History Museum Alive. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: Absolute Power.

(1997) 10.30 ER. 11.15 Not Going Out. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.20 PJ Masks Power Heroes.

6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior.

7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.

8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.50 Robot Wars. 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 ABC News Day. 2.30 Heywire.

3.00 News. 4.00 ABC News Summer. 6.00 Evening News. 6.40 If You’re Listening. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Back Roads. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.30 Aust Story. 9.00 The World. 9.30 Foreign Correspondent. 10.00 Nightly News.

10.30 The Business. 11.00 News. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Gideon’s Way. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 The Baron. 11.30 Endangered: Expedition Kimberley. 12.30 Tennis.

Adelaide International. Day 5. 6.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 7.00 Tennis. Adelaide International. Night 5. 11.00 MOVIE: It’s Complicated. (2009) 1.30 MOVIE: Carry On Regardless. (1961) 3.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.15 Fanatics: The Deep End. 2.45 Scandinavian Star. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.50 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 A League Of Their Own: Mexican Road Trip. 9.25 Secrets Of Penthouse. 10.15 Homeland. 1.20 MOVIE: The Operative. (2019) 3.25 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Newsreader. 2.00 The Split: Barcelona. 3.00 Back Roads. 3.30 Grand Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family.

5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 The Secret History Of The British Garden. 8.30 Murder In Provence.

10.00 Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities Of The World. 10.50 Grand Designs. 11.35 Late Programs.

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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. 12.00 Border Security: America’s Front Line. 12.30 Surf Patrol. 1.00 Horse Racing. Gold Coast Magic Millions Raceday. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: International. 7.30 MOVIE: Back To The Future Part III. (1990) Michael J. Fox. 10.00 MOVIE: Mercury Rising. (1998) Bruce Willis. 12.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra Summer. 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 Find My Beach House Australia. 1.30 MOVIE: Problem Child. (1990) 3.10 MOVIE: Everything, Everything. (2017) 5.00 9News First At Five.

5.30 Country House Hunters Australia.

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Rams. (2020) Sam Neill.

9.50 MOVIE: Just A Farmer. (2024) Leila Mcdougall. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 10 Minute Kitchen. 11.30 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass.

12.00 Australia By Design: Innovations.

12.30 Exploring Off The Grid. Return. 1.30 The Yes Experiment. 2.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. Final. 3.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 All 4 Adventure. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Dog House Australia. 8.30 The Dog House. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. 10.45 Ambulance UK. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Surf Life Saving. Shaw and Partners Iron Series.

3.00 WorldWatch. 4.05 Forgotten Frontlines. 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Prologue to H’lights. 6.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Magical Train Journeys In Switzerland. 8.30 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres. 9.20 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. 10.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 2.00 Better Homes.

3.00 Escape To The Country. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Bondi Vet. 5.30 Horse Racing.

Gold Coast Magic Millions Raceday. 7.00 Dog Patrol. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 I Escaped To The Country.

10.30 Australia’s Amazing Homes. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 American Pickers. 4.00 Desert Collectors. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 8.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 9.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 10.30 Deep Water Salvage. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.20 Jabba’s Movies School Holiday Special. 12.50 Rebel Wilson’s Pooch Perfect.

2.10 A Moveable Feast. 3.05 Blow Up. 4.10 Britain’s Got Talent. 5.25 MOVIE: A Dog’s Purpose. (2017) 7.30 MOVIE: The Boss Baby: Family Business. (2021) 9.40 MOVIE: Forgetting Sarah Marshall. (2008) 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Shopping. 9.00 Jake And The Fatman. 10.00 I Fish. 10.30 ST: Voyager. 11.30 Diagnosis Murder. 1.30 JAG. 2.30 Diagnosis Murder.

3.30 JAG. 4.30 Soccer. A-League. Round 13. Melbourne City v Brisbane Roar. 7.00 Football Tonight. 7.25 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 13. Sydney FC v Central Coast Mariners. 10.00 NCIS. 12.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Becker. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. 8.30 Becker. 9.00 Frasier. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 10.30 King Of Queens. 11.00 Farm To Fork. 11.30 Impractical Jokers. 12.00 Ghosts. 12.30 Friends. 1.00 How We Roll. 2.00 King Of Queens. 2.30 Becker. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Friends. 6.00 Big Bang. 10.00 Two And A Half Men. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 ER. 2.50 Not Going Out. 3.20 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 4.05 Speechless. 4.25 MythBusters.

5.20 Amazing Spaces. 6.05 Making Of David Attenborough’s Natural History Museum Alive. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Melbourne Comedy Festival: The Gala. 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 The Most Magnificent Thing. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes.

6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 7.55 MOVIE: Billionaire Boy. (2016) 8.55 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.40 Speechless. 10.00 Officially Amazing. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Tracy: A Force Of Nature. 3.00 News. 3.30 That Pacific Sports Show. 4.00 News. 4.30 Heywire. 5.00 News. 5.30 Project Wild. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 Spies In The Outback. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 Back Roads. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.30 Aust Story. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 Compass.

10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

10.00 Helping Hands Summer Series. 10.30 My Favorite Martian.

11.10 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 12.30 MOVIE: Ski Party. (1965) 2.30 Tennis.

Adelaide International. Day 6. 6.00 Tennis.

Adelaide International. Night 6. 9.00 MOVIE: The Sentinel. (2006) 11.15 MOVIE: The Elephant Man. (1980) 1.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 WorldWatch. 3.00 PBS News. 4.00 Cycling. National Road Championships. Men’s. Under 23. Road Race. 8.00 Impossible Engineering. 8.55 The Black Dahlia. 9.40 The Voynich Manuscript. 10.25 Hudson & Rex. 12.05 The X-Files. 3.45 NHK World English News.

5.00 Al Jazeera.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11

6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Beyond Paradise. 1.30 MOVIE: Casablanca. (1942) 3.15 Lucy Worsley: Agatha Christie Mystery Queen.

4.15 Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities Of The World. 5.00 Eat The Invaders. 5.30 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. 6.00 Brian Cox: Life Of A Universe. 6.30 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Beyond Paradise. 8.30 Vera.

10.00 Shetland. Final. 11.00 Rage.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. One Day International. Australia v England. Game 1. 3.00 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. One Day International. Australia v England.

Game 1. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 32. Melbourne Renegades v Melbourne Stars. 10.30 Big Bash League Post-Game. 11.00 7NEWS Spotlight. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 1. 4.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 1. 6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 1.

11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late Night 1. 12.00 New Amsterdam. 1.00 First On Scene. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 GolfBarons. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Pooches At Play. 12.30 The Chef’s Garden. 1.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield.

1.30 Cook With Luke. 2.00 Farm To Fork. 2.30 Basketball. NBL. Tasmania JackJumpers v Perth Wildcats. 4.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 The Sunday Project. 7.00 The Dog House Australia. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show.

9.30 MOVIE: Scream VI. (2023) 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Cycling.

National Road C’ships. Elite and U23 Women’s Road 5.30 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. H’lights. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Fortress Britain With Alice Roberts.

8.25 Asia’s Ancient Civilisations. 10.15 Putin And The West. 11.25 Michael Mosley’s 21 Day Body Challenge. 2.10 Love Your Garden. 3.05 Make Me A Dealer. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Escape To The Country. 1.00 My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Better Homes. 3.30 Steam Train Journeys. 4.30 Australia’s Amazing Homes.

5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme.

8.30 McDonald And Dodds. 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 NFL. NFL Playoffs. Wild Card Round. 12.00 NFL. NFL Playoffs. Wild Card Round. 3.30 Portland Charter Boat Wars.

4.00 Building Giants. 5.00 Nature Gone Wild. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Bullet Train. (2022) 11.10 MOVIE: The Chronicles Of Riddick.

(2004) 1.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 Get Clever. 10.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. 11.00 Behave Yourself. 12.00 Blow Up. 1.05 My France With Manu. 2.05 Zumbo’s Just Desserts. 3.15 A Moveable Feast. 3.45 The Voice. 5.30 A Year On Planet Earth. 6.30 Puppy School. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: S.V.U. 9.30 Bones. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

10.00 4x4 Adventures. 11.00 Escape Fishing. 11.30 Cook With Luke.

12.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 1.00 The Dog Hospital With Graeme Hall. 2.00 JAG. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 4.00 I Fish. 4.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 16. Sydney Kings v Cairns Taipans. 6.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull. 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Becker. 6.30 Frasier.

7.30 Neighbours. 9.30 Bold. 12.00 Family Feud. 1.00 Becker.

1.30 Frasier. 2.30 Becker. 3.00 Frasier.

4.00 Friends.

7.00 The Big Bang Theory.

10.30 Two And A Half Men. 12.30 Shopping. 1.30 South Park. 3.30 Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 ER. 2.45 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 3.30 Speechless.

3.50 Would I Lie To You? 4.20 MythBusters.

5.10 Amazing Spaces. 6.00 Penguin King.

7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Louis Theroux: Life On The Edge. 8.55 This Is Going To Be Big. Final. 9.55 Love On The Spectrum.

10.55 ER. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 3.30 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior.

5.10 Superworm. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 Moominvalley. New. 8.00 The Secret Life Of Our Pets. 8.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.35 Speechless. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 News. 2.30 Aust Story. 3.00 News. 3.30 Spies In The Outback. 4.00 News.

4.30 Landline. 5.00 News. 5.30 Regional Roundup. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Creative Types. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Back Roads.

8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.30 Aust Story. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 Foreign Correspondent.

10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Skippy. 6.30 Amazing Facts With Doug Batchelor.

7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey.

9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 1. 6.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Night 1. 11.00 Chicago Med. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

3.15 Bamay. 3.35 WorldWatch. 4.05 PBS Washington Week.

4.35 Queer Sports. 5.30 The Engineering That Built The World. 6.30 Toby Price Dakar Preview. 7.00 Cycling. National Road Championships. U23 Women’s and Men’s Elite Road Race. 10.30 WWE Legends.

12.20 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 12

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 12.55 New Leash On Life. 1.55 Dream Gardens. 2.25 The Secret History Of The British Garden.

3.25 Long Lost Family. 4.10 Extraordinary Escapes. 5.00 Magda’s Big National Health Check. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Miriam Margolyes In New Zealand. 8.30 Miniseries: Until I Kill You. 10.05 You Can’t Ask That. 11.10 MOVIE: A Star Is Born. (1976) 1.25 Late Programs.

Classifications: (P) Preschoolers (C) Children (G) General (PG) Parental Guidance (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence Consumer Advice: (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence. Please note: Listings are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by networks.

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LEO (July 23 to August 22) This is a good time to begin

TAURUS

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) An unsettled situation at

(March 21 to April 19) It’s a good time to take a muchneeded break from your recent hectic schedule and spend some time in quieter surroundings. Important news could arrive early next week.

(April 20 to May 20) The Taurean traits of reliability and thoroughness could be well-tested when decision-makers consider your proposals and/or requests. Be prepared to answer some probing questions.

GEMINI

(May 21 to June 20) A sudden attack of boredom leaves you with some tasks undone. It’s OK to take a short respite, but get back to work by week’s end so that you have time for other projects.

CANCER

(June 21 to July 22) Avoid prejudging a situation just because it looks bad. Facts could emerge that can make your position uncomfortable, to say the least. Meanwhile, a relative has interesting news to share with you.

reassessing some of your recent decisions about your long-range goals to see if they still have merit. In addition, spend more time with loved ones this weekend. home or on the job early in the week could drain your energy levels, making it difficult to get your work done on schedule. But things improve by midweek.

LIBRA

SAGITTARIUS

(November 22 to December 21) A problem with workplace colleagues or family members seems to defy even your sage counsel. But be patient. Your words will eventually lead to a resolution.

CAPRICORN

(December 22 to January 19) Don’t just wait out an unexpected and unexplained delay in your career move. You could gain added respect if you ask why it happened and what you can do to move things along.

AQUARIUS

(September 23 to October 22) A temporary setback could give you time to go over your plans to find weaknesses that you might have overlooked before. Also, a romantic getaway with a special person is favored this weekend.

(January 20 to February 18) Although your workplace strategies are usually accepted, you could be challenged by someone who isn’t so favorably impressed. Be prepared to defend your positions.

SCORPIO

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your friendship circle

(October 23 to November 21) Professional and personal situations benefit you once you set a positive tone in getting things off to a good start. Honest dialogue smooths over any occasional display of balkiness.

BORN THIS WEEK: You love to search for knowledge and share it with others. You would make an especially fine teacher!

expands with new people coming into your life at this time. Welcome them warmly, but don’t neglect cherished longtime personal relationships.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 MOVIE: Lost And Found In Rome. (2021) 2.00 Jabba’s Movies School Holiday Special.

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. Return. 7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 33. Sydney Thunder v Perth Scorchers. 11.00 Big Bash League Post-Game. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Day 2. 4.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Afternoon 2. 6.00 9News. 7.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Night 2. 11.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Late Night 2. 12.00 New Amsterdam. 1.00 First On Scene. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 GolfBarons. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Farm To Fork. 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 MOVIE: Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves. (2023) 10.20 10’s Late News. 10.45 The Project. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Heritage Rescue. 2.50 Railway Journeys UK. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy!

4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. H’lights. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Mystery Of Blackbeard’s Lost Treasure. 8.25 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. 9.20 Inside Sydney Airport. 10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Better Homes. 1.00 DVine Living.

1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Bodyguard. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 NFL. NFL Playoffs. Wild Card Round. 12.00 NFL. NFL Playoffs. Wild Card Round. 3.30 Armchair Experts: NFL Edition.

4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Resto.

5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars.

7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 8.30 Adventure Gold Diggers. 9.30 Tougher In Alaska. New. 10.30 Frozen Gold. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Beat Bugs. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 Shopping. 10.30 House Rules: High Stakes.

12.00 Big Brother. 1.30 The Voice. 3.30 A Moveable Feast. 4.00 Glee. 5.00 Bondi Vet. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 9.30 Law & Order: Trial By Jury. 10.30 Bones. 12.30 Imposters. 1.30 Dollhouse. 2.30 The Resident.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. 8.30 Reel Action. 9.30 What’s Up Down Under. 10.00 Bondi Rescue. 11.30 Diagnosis Murder.

12.30 JAG. 1.30 ST: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder.

5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i.

11.15 Bull. 12.15 Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier.

3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker.

5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends.

8.00 Big Bang. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.30 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 Ab Fab. 3.05 Doctor Who. 3.55 Would I Lie To You? 4.25 MythBusters. 5.20 Amazing Spaces. 6.05 Making Of The Penguin King With David Attenborough. 7.00 My Family.

7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.15 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

9.35 MythBusters. 10.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.20 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 The Deep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators.

8.05 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. 8.35 Hard Quiz Kids. 9.05 The Wonderful World Of Puppies. 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 12.00 News. 1.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 ABC News Summer. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.30 Australian Story. 9.00 The World. 9.30 Foreign Correspondent. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 7.30. 11.00 News. 11.30 The Art Of... 12.00 News. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Gideon’s Way. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 2. 6.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Night 2. 11.00 Death In Paradise. 12.10 Agatha Raisin. 1.00 Creflo.

1.30 MOVIE: Alfie Darling. (1976) 3.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.30 Transnational. 3.00 The Feed. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.50 Alone.

7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Forged In Fire. 10.10 The Weekly Football Wrap. 10.40 Everyone Else Burns. 11.40 Am I Being Unreasonable? 12.50 Bad Education. 2.00 United Gangs Of America.

2.55 Late Programs.

MONDAY, JANUARY 13

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 1.00 Australia’s Open. 2.00 Fake Or Fortune?

3.00 Back Roads. 3.25 Grand Designs.

4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice.

6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Escaping Utopia. New. 9.00 You Can’t Ask That. 9.35 Shakespeare: Rise Of A Genius. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 Lucy Worsley: Agatha Christie Mystery Queen.

11.50 Late Programs.

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Game 2. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 34. Hobart Hurricanes v Melbourne Renegades. 11.00 Big Bash League Post-Game. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Day 3. 4.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Afternoon 3. 6.00 9News. 7.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Night 3. 11.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Late Night 3. 12.00 New Amsterdam. 1.00 First On Scene. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Our State On A Plate. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 GolfBarons. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Jamie’s 5 Ingredient Mediterranean. 11.30 Judge Judy. 12.00 Farm To Fork. 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 MOVIE: Jack Reacher.

(2012) Tom Cruise. 10.05 10’s Late News.

10.30 The Project. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Amazon: The Lost World. 2.55 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. H’lights. 6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.40 Came From Nowhere. 10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Beyond Signs. 11.55 Christian.

3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today.

12.00 Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Inspector George Gently. 10.45 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 America’s Game. 9.00 A Football Life. 11.00 Sound FX: Best Of. 12.00 NFL. NFL Playoffs. Wild Card Round. 3.30 Full Custom Garage. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Kings Of Pain. 10.30 Ice Road Truckers. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Beat Bugs. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 Shopping. 10.30 House Rules: High Stakes.

12.00 Big Brother. 1.30 My Kitchen Rules.

3.30 A Moveable Feast. 4.00 Glee. 5.00 Bondi Vet. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 CSI. 8.30 CSI: Miami. 9.30 CSI: NY. 10.30 CSI: Cyber. 11.30 Bones. 1.30 Dollhouse. 2.30 The Resident.

5.00 A Moveable Feast.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. 8.30 Jake And The Fatman. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder.

11.30 JAG. 1.30 ST: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i.

11.15 Bull. 12.15 Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.30 King Of Queens.

2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang.

9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.30 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Impractical Jokers.

11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 ER. 2.45 Ab Fab. 3.15 Doctor Who. 4.05 Speechless. 4.25 MythBusters. 5.20 Amazing Spaces. 6.05 David Attenborough’s Galapagos. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Fisk. 9.25 Live At The Apollo. 10.10 ER. 11.00 Not Going Out. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.25 Nella The Princess Knight.

5.20 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly.

7.00 The Deep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Meet The Hedgehogs.

9.20 Deadly Predators. 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 12.00 News. 1.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 ABC News Summer. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.30 Australian Story. 9.00 The World. 9.30 Foreign Correspondent. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 7.30. 11.00 News. 11.30 The Art Of... 12.00 News. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Gideon’s Way. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 3. 6.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Night 3. 11.00 New Tricks.

12.10 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 1.10 Creflo. 1.40 MOVIE: The Hand Of Night.

(1968) 3.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.05 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 2.55 Celebrity Mastermind. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.50 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The UnXplained Mysteries. 9.20 Leguizamo Does America.

New. 11.10 Adam Looking For Eve. 1.00 Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia. 2.45 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 14

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 1.00 Call The Midwife. 2.00 Fake Or Fortune?

2.55 Back Roads. 3.25 Grand Designs.

4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice.

6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. 8.30 Eat The Invaders. 9.05 The Penguin King With David Attenborough. 10.00 Miriam Margolyes In New Zealand. 11.05 Late Programs.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Royal Blossom. (2021) 2.00 Motorbike Cops.

2.15 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 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 35.

Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Sixers. 11.00 Big Bash League Post-Game. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Day 4. 4.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Afternoon 4. 6.00 9News. 7.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Night 4. 11.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Late Night 4. 12.00 New Amsterdam. 1.00 First On Scene. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 GolfBarons. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Judge Judy. 12.00 Farm To Fork. 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 MOVIE: Jack Reacher: Never Go Back. (2016) Tom Cruise. 9.55 10’s Late News. 10.20 The Project. 11.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Amazon: The Lost World. 3.05 Destination Flavour China. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy!

4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. H’lights. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor. 8.30 Michael Palin: Into Iraq. 9.25 The Night Manager. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Pagan Peak. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today.

12.00 Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 TBA. 2.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue.

4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat.

8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.45 Law & Order: UK. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Outback Truckers. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Full Custom Garage.

4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Resto.

5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars.

7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: BTL. 9.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 10.30 Surviving The Moment Of Impact. New. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Beat Bugs. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 Shopping. 10.30 House Rules: High Stakes.

12.00 Big Brother. 1.35 My Kitchen Rules.

3.30 A Moveable Feast. 4.00 Glee. 5.00 Bondi Vet. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 MOVIE: Last Night In Soho. (2021) 11.00 First Dates UK. 2.00 The Resident. 4.00 First Dates UK.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 NBL Slam. 8.30 Jake And The Fatman. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 JAG. 1.30 ST: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i.

11.15 Bull. 12.15 Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.30 King Of Queens.

2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang.

9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.30 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Impractical Jokers.

11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 ER. 2.45 Doctor Who. 3.35 Speechless. 3.55 Would I Lie To You? 4.25 MythBusters. 5.20 Amazing Spaces. 6.05 David Attenborough’s Galapagos. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Death In Paradise.

Final. 9.30 Aftertaste. 10.00 ER. 10.45 Not Going Out. 11.15 Rage. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.25 Nella The Princess Knight.

5.20 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly.

7.00 The Deep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Doctor Who. 10.10 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 12.00 News. 1.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 ABC News Summer. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.30 Australian Story. 9.00 The World. 9.30 Foreign Correspondent. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 7.30. 11.00 News. 11.30 Secret Science.

Final. 12.00 News. 12.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis PreShow. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 4.

6.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 4.

11.00 Midsomer Murders.

1.00 Creflo. 1.30 MOVIE: The Loves Of Joanna Godden. (1947) 3.20 Danger Man. 4.20 My Favorite Martian. 4.50 The Baron.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.20 Unknown Amazon.

3.20 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 1982: The Greatest Geek Year Ever. 9.15 MOVIE: The Year Of Living Dangerously. (1982) 11.20 MOVIE: Goon. (2011) 1.00 Letterkenny. 2.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 The Way We Wore. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Changing Ends.

2.00 Fake Or Fortune? 2.55 Back Roads.

3.25 Grand Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family.

5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Spicks And Specks.

8.30 Changing Ends. 9.20 Utopia. 10.15 Spicks And Specks. 10.45 ABC Late News.

11.05 Aftertaste. 11.35 Late Programs.

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(2023) 2.00 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 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 36.

Brisbane Heat v Hobart Hurricanes. 11.00 Seven’s Cricket: The Spin. 11.45 Pam & Tommy. 12.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Day 5. 4.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Afternoon 5. 6.00 9News. 7.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Night 5. 11.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Late Night 5. 12.00 New Amsterdam. 1.00 First On Scene. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 GolfBarons. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Judge Judy. 12.00 Farm To Fork. 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 MOVIE: Top Gun: Maverick. (2022) Tom Cruise. 10.05 10’s Late News. 10.30 The Project. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Amazon: The Lost World. 3.05 Destination Flavour China. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy!

4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. H’lights. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 Silk Road From Above. 9.30 The Darkness. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 DNA. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today.

12.00 Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Mt Hutt Rescue. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries.

11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Highway Patrol. 2.00 The Force: BTL. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Full Custom Garage. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 American Pickers.

6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Pawn Stars Do America. 8.30 MOVIE: The Amazing SpiderMan 2. (2014) 11.15 MOVIE: Super Troopers 2. (2018) 1.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Beat Bugs. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 Shopping. 10.30 House Rules: High Stakes.

12.00 Big Brother. 1.35 My Kitchen Rules.

3.05 Around The World With Manu. 4.05 Glee.

5.00 Bondi Vet. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 Kitchen Nightmares. 8.30 Kitchen Nightmares USA. 9.30 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back.

10.30 First Dates UK. 12.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. 8.30 Jake And The Fatman. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder.

11.30 JAG. 1.30 ST: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i.

11.15 Bull. 12.15 Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.30 King Of Queens.

2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang.

9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.30 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Impractical Jokers.

11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 ER. 2.45 Doctor Who. 3.35 Speechless. 3.55 Would I Lie To You? 4.25 MythBusters. 5.20 Amazing Spaces. 6.05 David Attenborough’s Galapagos. Final. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Melbourne Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow. 9.40 Gruen. 10.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.25 Nella The Princess Knight.

5.20 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly.

7.00 The Deep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.20 72 Cutest Animals. 9.45 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 12.00 News. 1.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 ABC News Summer. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.30 Australian Story. 9.00 The World. 9.30 Foreign Correspondent. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 7.30. 11.00 News. 11.30 Compass. 12.00 News. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis PreShow. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 5.

6.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 5.

11.00 Poirot.

1.10 Creflo. 1.40 MOVIE: Holiday On The Buses. (1973) 3.30 Danger Man. 4.30 My Favorite Martian. 5.00 The Baron.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.25 Overlooked. 2.55 Insight. 3.55 BBC News At Ten. 4.25 ABC World News Tonight. 4.55 PBS News. 5.55 Alone. 7.10 Jeopardy! 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 Homicide. 12.55 Cars That Built The World.

1.45 Question Team. 3.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Penguin King With David Attenborough. 1.55 Fake Or Fortune?

2.55 Back Roads. 3.25 Grand Designs.

4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 5.55 A Bite To Eat With Alice.

6.25 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 Long Lost Family.

9.20 Grand Designs. 10.05 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 Escaping Utopia. 11.55 Late Programs.

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Gliders launch 20th year in Forbes Milestone Forbes Flatlands Hang Gliding championship starts January 14 The Forbes Flatlands Hang Gliding Championships will launch the 2025 season from January 14.

With 40 pilots registered across nine countries so far for the 20th year of the event, it’s set to be another fantastic year for camaraderie, competition and adventure.

Forbes Flatlands organiser Vicki Cain said the nine-day event was perceived as a premier competition, with competitors from Australia, Ireland, Great Britain, Turkey, Austria, Norway, USA, France and Poland.

“The Forbes Flatlands Championships annually attracts Australia’s best hang glider pilots and is also an important event on the international calendar,” Vicki said.

“As in previous years, we continue to strive to lead the Australian hanggliding competition scene through innovation and consistency to provide a benchmark for other events around the country.

“The AAA-rated SAFA event is key to cultivating, improving and determining pilots for the 2024 winner Rory Duncan is returning to defend his title this year.

PHOTO: Supplied Australian Hang-Gliding

Team, which is why it’s so important to our competitive pilots.”

Forbes Flatlands was developed 20 years ago to develop the upcoming and current top end competitors and continues to do so today.

The launch arena for the duration of the competition is only a short 8km from the town of Forbes.

“Bill’s” paddock north of the Forbes airport is affectionately called BMIA, Bill Moyes International Airport.

The launch area is covered with mowed grass and there is enough room for 50 plus pilots to tow in all wind directions.

The headquarters will be based at the Forbes Aeroclub.

The tasks will be set depending on the weather each day, but in previous years the championships has been able to set the longest task ever in a hang-gliding competition in Australia several times.

In 2016 with super conditions and a very experienced and audacious task committee a 367.6km task was set north to Walgett.

Twenty-six of the 59 com-

Gliders are towed into the air at the Forbes Flatlands hang gliding competition.

PHOTO: File petitors made goal.

Two years later an even longer task was achieved with a 388.8 km task set north to Manilla.

That year 16 of the 47 competitors made goal.

“We are looking forward to hosting another successful competition in Forbes, the home of Australia’s flat-land hang gliding and one of the world’s greatest flat-land hang gliding locations,” Vicki said.

“We provide an opportunity for pilots of all skill levels to experience the thrill of competitive hanggliding to enhance their flying skills and to further enjoy the great camaraderie of the sport.”

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It’s a real community event with many local businesses and the local council getting behind it due to its positive contribution to the local economy.

“We are grateful for support from local businesses in Forbes, The Forbes Shire Council and the NSWHPA which enables us to continue this great competition,” Vicki added.

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Congratulations, PCS Class of 2024 Parkes Christian School is celebrating another year of fantastic HSC results, with their Compressed Curriculum structure being of huge benefit to their students, resulting in the best overall results for the school in its history.

Almost a quarter of all results across the entire HSC cohort were Band 5 or 6 results, which is an outstanding result.

Compressed Curriculum sees students sit three HSC subjects when they are in Year 11, followed by another three in Year 12.

This structure allows students to focus on fewer subjects at a time, with double the amount of class time provided for each subject. This intensive pattern of study means that students have far better recall of course content during their exams.

In their 10th year of delivering the HSC, the school is very proud of the results achieved by their 2024 cohort.

All students who applied for university Early Entry schemes were successful in securing positions, while other students have already moved into employment or traineeships.

Students achieved the highest percentage of Band 5 and 6 results in a single year for the school, coming in English Advanced and Extension, Agriculture, Community and Family Studies, Drama, Design and Technology, PDHPE and Physics.

Among the Year 12 students who completed their studies this year, Matilda Wilson performed very well in English, with an E3 in Extension 1, and receiving the highest mark ever awarded at PCS in the extremely challenging Extension 2 course.

Abigail Heard showcased her creative talents by adding to her Band 5 in Music last year by also receiving a Band 5 in Drama and an E3 in Extension 1 English.

Marcus Moss was rewarded with a Band 5 for his innovative Board Game in Design and Technology, while Mitchell Unger also received a Band 5 in the same subject for his automated waterskiing winch design.

Georgina Greenland also received a well-

Parkes Christian School’s Class of 2024 is celebrating great results.

Parkes High School’s Class of 2024. deserved Band 5 in Community and Family Studies, while Xavier McDonald rounded out an excellent year for the Year 12 group with an E3 in Extension 1 English.

A number of Year 11 students have set themselves up for outstanding HSC success, especially Chloe Amery, Angelique Bland and Josh King who received either Band 5 or 6 results for all three of their subjects.

Chloe scored a Band 6 in Agriculture, and Band 5 in English Advanced and Design and Technology, Angelique received the same results for English and Design and Technology, while also receiving a Band 6 for Drama, and Josh received a Band 5 for English Advanced and Physics, while doing brilliantly well to receive a Band 6 in Design and Technology.

Other Year 11 students to excel and re-

Neil Griffith with students from St Patrick’s School Trundle.

Year 11 students have taken the first half of their HSC PHOTOS: Supplied under the compressed curriculum program. ceive Band 5 results were Mia Baker (Community and Family Studies, and PDHPE), Oliver Mayo (Design and Technology), Addison Lewer (Community and Family Studies, and Drama) and Charli Gould (Drama) These students will complete the second half of their HSC in 2025.

Stage 6 Coordinator Greg Ballantyne is thrilled with the results.

“As a school we are really pleased for our HSC students. Their results are the product of many hours of hard work and dedication,” he said.

“Our entire cohort has done extremely well and managed the challenges of the HSC so well. But more importantly they have all developed strong character and been able to achieve their goals.

“Every student who applied for early entry to university received an offer, main-

taining our 100 per cent record over the past nine years.

“We work hard as a staff to give our students the best possible opportunities to succeed, so it is nice to see them taking those opportunities.

“But at the end of the day, it is the students who have done the hard work and need to take all the credit for their achievements. We’re just there to help them along the way.

“The thing I’m most pleased with is that every student seemed to be very happy throughout their HSC, enjoyed being at school, had time to pursue other interests and hobbies, and learned a lot about being people of good character and integrity. These are the things that will stay with them throughout their lives.”

Neil Griffith visited Trundle Children’s Centre and is pictured with PHOTOS: Supplied educators Ashley Finn and Ashlee Waide.

Trundle and Tullamore students treated to special delivery Books4Outback recently visited seven local rural schools to gift each child their own book.

Books4Outback started in 2016 and is a small, self-funded charity based in Newcastle with less than 10 volunteers.

The charity was established with the aim of enriching the lives of children in regional and more isolated communities in NSW. Neil Griffith from Books4Outback recently visited local schools in Trundle, Tullamore and Tottenham.

“We mainly achieve our aim via

the distribution of books, in an effort to maintain and even improve literacy standards,” Mr Griffith said.

“This came about after a realisation that in these communities many homes don’t have books in them.”

Books4Outback visited Trundle Children’s Centre, Trundle Central School, St Patrick’s Parish School Trundle, Tullamore Central School, Tullamore Preschool and Childcare Centre, Tottenham Central School and Tottenham War Memorial Early Childhood Centre.

“This was our second trip to

these towns, having previously visited the schools in 2018.

“This was our most recent trip and was only relatively small, as on longer trips we may visit up to 1520 schools and/or preschools, travelling more than 2000km over four to five days.”

To date, the charity estimates that they have delivered well over 80,000 books to children in rural areas.

“As well as books we have also made donations of stationary supplies, toys, puzzles, games, art supplies, backpacks and clothing.”

They have also visited around 250 different schools (mainly primary and central schools) and over 60 different preschools with some being the recipients of multiple visits.

Books4Outback conduct many trips throughout the year depending on volunteer availability as all volunteers making deliveries pay for all associated costs such as accommodation and fuel themselves.

The charity has arranged special trips following natural disasters and has assisted The Backpack Venture to provide backpacks after the Lismore floods.

Books4Outback accept donations of new and used books from schools and service organisations, local organisations and individuals.

“Donations are generally from the local area, due to logistical issues associated with the transfer of books to Newcastle from further away and Acrobat Removals have provided warehouse space at no cost to us since we started,” Neil added.

To keep up to date with Books4Outback’s trips visit their facebook page as they update their page after each generous trip.

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Tennis club celebrates the end of 2024 THE Parkes Tennis Club held their annual Christmas party at its tennis courts on December 17.

Following the retirement of long-time coach Helen Magill, President Ben McNaughton and a small committee have been working tirelessly to ensure tennis lessons continue to be available to the Parkes community.

The Christmas party was attended by many of the local tennis juniors who enjoyed an afternoon of tennis, a jumping castle and food to finish off the tennis year.

Sam Rivett having a hit at the Parkes Here are some moments we captured at Piper Brownlow, Stephanie McNaughton, Parkes Tennis Club President Ben McNaughton and committee member Toni Unger Tennis Club’s Christmas party on the gathering. all smiles at the Christmas party.

PHOTOS: Jenny Kingham December 17.

Tia Dunn and Nenyasha Munodawafa helped organise the Christmas party activities.

Ella McColl and Rose Budd say cheese as they enjoy the festivities at the end of 2024.

Parkes Tennis Club President Ben McNaughton in action on the tennis court.

Tyrece Robinson, Hayden Arndell, Curtis Hando and Mitchell Arndell hanging out at the tennis Christmas party.

Annaliese McNaughton shows-off her skills with the racquet at the Christmas party.

Mitchell and Lachlan Unger with Oliver Mayo and Jack Greenland at the Christmas party at the tennis courts.

Competitors don’t let the heat keep them away

By BRIAN DRABSCH

Chris Ten Cate, Lee McCabe, Anita Metcalf and Jill Peterson at the Parkes Bridge Club Christmas party. PHOTOS: Supplied

Parkes Bridge Club celebrates busy year THE Parkes Bridge club finished the year with the annual Christmas party and trophy presentation.

It was a very successful and busy year starting with Susie’s lessons for beginners and intermediate players.

We have several new members playing on a regular basis and several have also found regular partners.

Susie McNamara will be offering more lessons in the new year both for people playing for the first time and then lessons for people who have been paying for a short time.

If you are interested, you can email us at: parkesbridgeclub@gmail.com or phone Susie on: 0419460585 or Tim on 0429912430.

A date for the lessons will be announced in the new year.

We held 2 congresses one at Holy Family and the other

at the RSL, it was so good having local groups helping us with venues and we had over 70 players at these games coming from the surrounding towns.

Our next congress will be on March 16 and will be in the Cook Park Pavilion.

Peter and Louise again won the club championship and were presented with the Isobel Orange Trophy by her daughters.

The Helen McQuie trophy for Monday night, Dawn Phipps and Kevin Robinson.

The Jenny Freeman trophy for improvement, Rick Twardy.

The Sylvia Pearce trophy for Tuesday, Joan Reilly.

The Val Worthington trophy, for best novice, Steve Garriock.

The Val Worthington trophy is new this year and was donated by her

LAST weekend saw 8 shooters attend the Deep Lead Shooting Complex on the Back Trundle Road and shoot at buffalo targets at both 25 and 50 metres for a collective score of 520 points.

TARGET RIFLES: 25M, 50M, TOTAL • John Davis 270, 250, 520.

• Brian Drabsch 268, 249, 517.

• Steve Mitchell 265, 235, 500.

FIELD RIFLES • John Maddison 269, 248, 517.

• Ron Cunningham 270, 247, 517.

• Alan Briton 259, 249, 509.

• Jim Nash 209, 217, 426.

And one shot for practice only.

Although it was very hot, the four ceiling fans cooled everyone down.

Our next shoot is at 1pm Sunday 12/1/2025 and should be ordinary targets at both ranges.

Happy new year to all.

Parkes to host first outing for 2025 during Elvis Festival

By JOHN DWYER

The last game of the year for the Parkes Bridge Club at their Christmas party. nieces and nephews.

Val was a great teacher and very supportive of new players.

We resume play on January 13, if you would like to play that week, please email

the club: parkesbridgeclub@gmail.com or txt: 0429912430.

Monday and Thursday start at 6.30pm and Tuesday at 1pm in the Lutheran Church Hall.

THE word around last Thursday at veterans golf in Forbes was ‘Happy New Year and good golfing in 25’.

While conditions were ‘warm’ it could have been hotter considering the time of the year but no one in the field of 16 was complaining for the social hit prior to the start of the twin-town competition this week.

Prior to the holiday break Ken Walton had form being in the running on most occasions and nothing much changed in his first hit in ‘25 winning with 38 points from another consistent performer Alf Davies next best with 37 points.

While Parkes did have rep-

resentatives, the host club had the majority of players in the trophies with Peter Barnes claiming the encouragement award, Kim Herbert taking nearest the pin on the 18th and Adam Edwards from the Bogan Gate Country Club claimed the ‘burner’ at the 9th.

The ball sweep went to handicapper’s delight Ross Williams (Forbes) on 35 along with Lex Hodges (Parkes) and Kim Herbert (Forbes) on 33.

Parkes will welcome twin-towns vets to the Elvis Festival 18-hole comp on Thursday, the first scheduled outing for 2025 with nominations from 8.30am for a 9am shot-gun start. Roll up for a rocking good time.

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While there’s nothing sophisticated about these rugby performers, the annual Elvis rugby match is always great for a laugh.

Elvis rugby returns IT’S BEEN been confirmed, the popular Elvis rugby match will return in 2025!

It’s a performance like no other so if you’re looking for something lighthearted on Friday night, a group of local rugby players sporting Elvis jumpsuits, wigs and all, have you covered.

They on the other hand, may not be fully covered come the final whistle.

Head down to Pioneer Oval from 6.30pm to watch the Reddy Teddies and Blue Suede Shoes go head-to-head in this annual ruck ‘n roll.

As an unofficial event during the festival, it’s certainly not for the fainthearted, you may see some players Easy Come and Easy Go. “We continue to hold the concept that it is not part of the official program, just a bunch of mates getting together for a game of footy down at the park,” said original player Chris Summerhayes, who’s captained the Reddy Teddies for a number of years.

Either way the spectacle continues to draw crowds each year but brace yourself there’s nothing sophisticated about this performance.

From karate to cheer, Lilly’s new passion

By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK LILLY Walton has made the most out of her first year at university joining the university’s cheer and dance teams.

Lily said she always wanted to try dance when she was younger but instead she picked karate and stuck with the sport for eight years.

Lily is now embracing the new found world of cheerleading and dance at the University of Wollongong.

“It was a spontaneous thing,” Lilly said.

“I was just bored with all the free time I had at university, and when I saw the club advertising during orientation, I decided to apply online and give it a try.”

There is around 13 teams at the University of Wollongong cheer

and dance club with Lilly a part of the opens cheer, pom and hiphop teams.

“I like how cheer is different and it’s not offered here in Parkes.

“I also like being a part of the teams as the club is very close, they call themselves the ‘duck family’ so it is very welcoming which is nice.”

In October Lilly and the University of Wollongong cheer team competed in the Australian All Star Cheer Federation Classics Competition and were awarded the Grand Champion Cup. “We hit zero in our routine which meant we didn’t get any deductions and we also placed first in our division, winning the Grand Champion Cup.” The team won against other non-tumble teams from small

gyms and earnt themselves a place at nationals against a division of thirteen teams placing fourth.

Lilly and the team have been working hard all year for their showcases and competitions with the university putting on two showcases for friends and family throughout the year and many competitions.

In August Lilly competed with her cheer team at Cheer Con. “Cheer con was our first competition of the year, we didn’t do so well as it was pretty stressful because it was our first competition and a lot of our team is level one non-tumble so we were just getting used to it.”

At the Australian All Star Cheer Federation States Competition Lilly placed in the top three with her pom team.

In early December the team

travelled to the Gold Coast for the Australian All Star Cheer Federation National Championships where over 12,000 athletes represented teams across Australia and the world.

“Over the year we have placed first, third and fourth for cheer, first, second twice and third for hip hop and fourth three times and second for pom.”

Lilly said she is 100 per cent going to continue her new found love for cheer and dance next year.

“I would recommend doing cheer or dance it is a lot of fun,” Lilly added.