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Australia Day coverage

Local Wiradjuri art on bypass

Parkes Babies of 2024

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OAM honour for Anna

By CHRISTINE LITTLE

At just 38 Anna Barwick is excelling in her career and spends equally as much effort and energy serving the health community.

And she says she still has so much more to give.

So it’s no wonder the announcement that she’s receiving a Medal of the Order of Australia has come as a big surprise.

Anna is one of 320 people to be named on the 2025 Australia Day Honours List to receive an OAM, for her service to the pharmacy profession.

Anna lives in Walcha but she grew up in Peak Hill, with the Parkes Shire setting the foundation upon which she would go on to build an exceptional and community-driven career and turn vision into reality.

It’s a career that has seen her named NSW Pharmacist of the Year and Innovative Pharmacist of the Year in the same year, NSW Premier’s Woman of the Year and the founder and director of PharmOnline, among her many accolades and achievements.

Anna is the daughter of Judy and Ray Unger, she completed her schooling at Peak Hill Central before graduating to study pharmacy at Charles Sturt University in Orange, where she met her future husband Mathew Barwick, during O-week to be precise.

Between 2005 and 2010 she interned at the Parkes Pharmacy in the Parkes Plaza before moving on to work at the Tamworth Base Hospital.

When the opportunity presented itself, Anna and Mathew took hold and purchased their own pharmacy in Walcha, where Anna also worked at Armidale Hospital and became Pharmacy Practice Lecturer at the University of New England from 2012 to 2022, then Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy in 2022.

Anna Barwick who’s originally from Peak Hill and now lives in Walcha has been named on the 2025 Australia Day Honours List to receive an OAM. INSET: William, Mathew, Evie and Anna Barwick on the family farm about five years ago.

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She’s also been the consultant pharmacist at Walcha Multipurpose Service since 2018.

Anna finished lecturing just this year in January and took an exciting step into a new role as an aged care onsite pharmacist in Walcha that’s part of a new Australian Government initiative that kicked off last July.

And if she hasn’t been busy enough juggling her career, motherhood (with a nine-year-old daughter Evie and seven-year-old son William) and the family farm, she’s also studying her PHD via distance through the University of

Queensland.

She’s focusing her work on telepharmacy, a service that allows patients, particularly in rural and remote areas so they don’t have to travel, to receive pharmaceutical care from a pharmacist remotely.

“Fifteen years, it seems too soon,” Anna said about receiving the OAM. “I’ve got so much more to do, I want to give a fair bit more back.

“I’ve always been interested in health care. I think coming from a rural town you see gaps present.

“My family also runs an organic/ biodynamic farm that focuses on preventative health.”

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Anna said it’s all contributed to her interest in balancing what people can treat or prevent without medication.

In her short 15 years Anna has been heavily involved in the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia as vice president of the NSW Branch from 2014-2018, NSW committee member 2014-2020 and chair of the Practice Support and Education Committee from 2018-2020.

During the same time (2014-2017) she was a Rural Observer for the NSW Branch of The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia.

Anna founded PharmOnline in

2020, a service that aims to provide Australians with 24/7 remote access to registered, experienced pharmacists, which is particularly valuable to people who are isolated and unable to easily access their community pharmacy or other health services.

She said starting her own business with PharmOnline has been a big highlight.

“I started PharmOnline during Covid when people really needed the service but couldn’t access it, it’s online advice when you need it,” Anna said.

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Car, property thefts spike Police have launched multiple investigations into a spike in property crime that’s not only affected Parkes but its surrounding neighbours of Forbes and Condobolin too.

A home in Clarinda Street was broken into on the evening of January 20 where a 2020 model 110cc motorbike was stolen.

Officers arrested and charged a 36-year-old man five days later in relation to this offence.

Another break and enter occurred at a house in Belmore Avenue in Parkes on January 23 where property including jewellery and an i-Pad were stolen.

Police are reviewing footage and have identified a person of interest for this incident.

A white Toyota Corolla was stolen from Bushman Street on the night of January 22 where inside the car police found an air compressor, Milwaukee toolbox and a tool believed to have been stolen from another motor vehicle in Pearce Street the day before.

“No offenders for this have been identified as yet,” Parkes Police Officer in Charge Chief Inspector Scott Rayner said.

There was also a shoplifting incident from a Caledonia Street business on January 20 where a female was issued a criminal infringement notice.

Meanwhile police have engaged in several pursuits around Parkes, Forbes, Condobolin, Lake Cargelligo and Orange in recent weeks.

Police from Parkes responded to a report of three stolen cars two from south of the state and one from Euabalong - travelling in convoy between Lake Cargelligo and Condobolin on January 21.

Officers intercepted one of

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A car was on fire in bushland along Russell Street on Sunday night. the vehicles and a pursuit occurred.

Two offenders were arrested, including an 18-year-old male from Narrandera who was charged with four counts of take a drive conveyance and unlicenced driver.

He was refused bail by police on January 21 but granted bail by Condobolin Local Court.

A 22-year-old woman was also charged with two counts of be

carried in conveyance and one count of larceny.

She appears before Condobolin Local Court in early February.

Parkes Police were involved in a pursuit of a red Toyota Camry sedan that had been stolen from a home in Orange on January 18 and ended in Forbes, a report on which the Champion Post published last week.

A 14-year-old boy was charged

and appeared before Orange Children’s Court on January 20 where he was granted bail.

A second offender, a 22-yearold male from Forbes has since been charged in relation to the same offence, with entering building with intent, goods in custody and custody of a knife.

Officers also seized a blue Toyota Camry sedan from a Currajong Street address after it was involved in several pursuits.

She’s thrilled she’s been able to grow the service to offer advice from eight other expert pharmacists.

“There’s also lots of medical writings and medication reviews, all helping to evolve what pharmacists do,” she said.

In 2021 Anna was named NSW Pharmacist of the Year, received the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia Pharmacy Shark Tank Award for her innovative idea of helping women with advice on gestational diabetes through a pharmacy newsletter, and the University of Technology Sydney’s Innovative Pharmacist of the Year.

2022 was another big year for Anna where she was named NSW Regional Woman of the Year and went on to win the NSW Premier’s Woman of the Year.

From 2023-2024 she was recognised as a Superstar of STEM through Science and Technology Australia, and she’s currently an inaugural member of the NSW Regional Health Ministerial Advisory Panel.

Meanwhile in the community Anna was a member and fundraiser for the Walcha Town and Country Club (20102015), treasurer for the NSW Rural Women’s Gathering (2018-2020) and has been a mentor since 2020 for the prestigious annual competition Country to Canberra that awards winners a ‘Power Trip’ to Canberra to meet inspiring leaders, politicians and CEOs. Among Anna’s other highlights has been teaching.

“I’ve taught hundreds of students, while most are pharmacy students I’ve taught nurses as well,” she said.

“Then watching them go out and advocate for their communities, that’s what inspires me, that’s what I enjoy.”

Reflecting on her OAM and all her accomplishments thus far, Anna said “it shows you don’t have to come from the city to be successful”.

WHAT’S ON in and around Parkes CROP SWAP Saturday, February 8

Crop Swap is back for 2025, in the Library Courtyard at 10am on Saturday, February 8. It’s a great way for those who grow their own food to make sure nothing is going to waste. If you have an overabundance of particular fruits or vegetables in the garden, preserves or homemade goods - they are all welcome! Swap excess produce and fairly barter with like-minded people for fresh, local and delicious goods.

ruary! Robbie Mortimer, Tyla Rodrigues, Baeden Faint and Gracey Jones will be rocking the Cooke Park Stage. Make sure to mark your calendars and gather your friends for a night of amazing music and good vibes. Stay up to date with Parkes Shire Council for more exciting updates.

TRUNDLE BACK IN TIME March 15 and 16

This celebration of heritage returns to Trundle with the theme Show Us Ya Tracks. There will be all the regular favourites - the tractor pull, sheaf toss, swap meet, market 150TH ANNIVERSARY stalls and kids zone with live music February 21-23 The Anglican Ministry is cele- too. 2025 also marks 100 years of Crop Swap returns on February 8 at the library and at the March Trundle Back In Time returns March 15-16.

Homegrown Parkes event. brating 150 years in Parkes this year John Deere tractors. with some exciting events planned plenty of seating and the beautiful over three days in February. Stay HOMEGROWN PARKES country night air. Roving canapes and products with the community. BOOTS AND BOWTIES BALL tuned, more details on this massive Saturday, March 29

by Smoking Brothers Catering and milestone for the Anglican Church It’s back for 2025 - Homegrown Markets, music, crop swap, per- Saturday, April 5 coming soon.

Parkes is an opportunity for local formances and demonstrations in This is a fundraiser ball not to be live music from Foxxy Cleopatra and regional businesses who are Cooke Park - it’s all homegrown in missed presented by the Eugowra it’s going to be spectacular. There processing, repurposing, sewing, Parkes and it’s a great family day Public School P and C at the Eugow- will be buses from Forbes, Parkes, COUNTRY SOUNDS propagating or producing fabulous out. ra Showground Pavilion. Think hay Canowindra and Gooloogong. TickSaturday, February 22 bales, festoon lights, warm tones, et details to come.

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Award recipients devoted to community

By CHRISTINE LITTLE

Australia Day ambassador Tasman Cassim congratulated Australia Day ambassador Tasman Cassim presented Fiona Quinney with the 2025 Parkes Liesel Walters on receiving the 2025 Parkes Shire Lifetime Citizen of the Year.

PHOTOS: Christine Little Achievement Award.

2025 Parkes Young Citizen of the Year award was presented to a very deserving Isabella Hughes. son OAM during his time as Mayor of Parkes to identify and acknowledge young upcoming leaders in our community.

Isabella is a dedicated and accomplished young person who has made a significant impact in the arts and her community.

Through her involvement with Regional Futures for Theatre, Isabella pursued a mentorship to enhance her skills and was also selected for the prestigious Pulse Alive 2024 Dance Company, where she showcased her talent and commitment.

As part of the Pulse Alive regional tour to Moree in May 2024, Isabella mentored children at remote schools, sharing her passion for dance and inspiring children.

Her positive influence extends to her school, where

Northparkes Mines’ Rachael Whiting, Brooke Plunkett, Chloe Allan and general manager Rob Cunningham with their Community Event of the Year award.

she has been a member of the Student Representative Council at Parkes High School and was appointed to the senior leadership team for 2024 and 2025.

Isabella has participated in the Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award program via PCYC NSW and volunteered at the PCYC NSW Nations of Origin tournament in Sydney.

“Isabella’s passion, leadership, and unwavering drive make her a deserving recipient of this award,” her award nomination read.

Liesel Walters was overwhelmed to receive the 2025 Parkes Shire Lifetime Achievement Award.

For more than 30 years, she has been a tireless volunteer in the Parkes community, always putting others first and giving her time and energy to countless projects.

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She has supported local businesses, celebrated the arts and worked to improve the lives of the elderly and farming families in our region.

“Everything Liesel does comes from the heart,” her award nomination read.

“She genuinely loves the Parkes Shire and its people, and it shows in the way she steps up to help whenever there is a need.

“She is a role model for what it truly means to care for your community.”

Liesel said the recognition was extremely humbling.

“I came to Parkes 30 years ago and fell in love with it,” she said.

“The last 30 years have been the most privileged years of my life.”

The Community Event of the Year was presented to

Northparkes Mine’s Cheers to 30 Years festival, held on October 5 in Cooke Park.

This free community event was designed to thank the Parkes and surrounding communities for their support of Northparkes over the years.

An estimated 8000 people attended, making it the largest stand-alone event ever held in Cooke Park.

It featured headline act Daryl Braithwaite with support from local band Foxxy Cleopatra and Indigenous artist Isaac Compton.

With more than 23 food vans and an inflatable world as well as special guest Bluey, there was something for everyone at this family friendly event over four hours.

The night ended with a fireworks display.

Ticket locations reflected

that nearly 5000 tickets were taken from Parkes postcode residents, with a further 2500 tickets reserved by people out of town.

“The event has set a standard for the future with no incidents at all with such a large number of people and the alcohol ban lifted for the festival,” its award nomination read.

“Overwhelming feedback from the community and those who attended was that this event had a special vibe everyone wanted to just have a nice time listening to music with their friends and family.”

Thrilled with their award Northparkes Mines turned to social media and said “we are proud to have created an event to say thank you to our communities for all of their support for the last 30 years”.

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Fiona Quinney has continued on the same path that has seen her devote herself to and serve her community since she was 20 years old.

The now 64-year-old said she was the inaugural recipient of a junior citizen award in 1981.

On Sunday she was named the 2025 Parkes Citizen of the Year.

Fiona selflessly volunteers at Niola Baptist Care Nursing Home where she brings comfort and companionship to residents who rely on her kindness and presence.

She also regularly visits the residents of Southern Cross Village, offering support to those in need of companionship and emotions care, and organises a monthly social gathering for locals living with Parkinson’s Disease, providing a safe and supportive environment for them to connect and share their experiences.

“Fiona Quinney is truly deserving of this prestigious award due to her unwavering dedication to others, despite her own personal health challenges,” her award nomination read.

“Her efforts go beyond simple volunteering: she is often the first to step up when someone is in need, whether it be emotional support or assistance with medical issues.

“Fiona has a natural ability to empathise with others, giving her time and energy freely, without ever expecting anything in return.

“Her contributions are not just limited to her actions, but also reflect the deep love and concern she has for those around her.”

Fiona said she was truly humbled by the award that was presented to her by Australia Day ambassador Tasman Cassim during the official Australia Day ceremony.

“I promise to keep doing my best for those around me,” she said.

Meanwhile the 2025 Parkes Young Citizen of the Year award was presented to a very deserving Isabella Hughes.

This award was first established by Cr Robert Wil-

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Parkes at the core for award-winning artists

By CHRISTINE LITTLE “I love this town... this town I call home.”

These words from Parkes Wiradjuri artist Irene Ridgeway resonated with so many who attended this year’s Australia Day official ceremony in Cooke Park.

The love for Parkes and its people was echoed through speeches on the day and later by passing comments.

When Irene was presented the Performance Award during the Australia Day Cultural Awards, she shared her pride in her town and her culture, and all who contribute to them.

“I am a proud Wiradjuri woman,” she said.

“I love this town.”

Irene was recognised for her role in the ‘Her name is Nanny Nellie’ documentary, which is directed by her son Daniel King and explores her journey to retrace her greatgrandmother Nellie’s past.

The documentary premiered at the 2023 SA Film Festival, and has since been screened on SBS in early 2024, and remains available on SBS on demand for the next two years.

It’s also won the Museum Display Award at the National Museum and Galleries Association Awards and the NSW Museum and Galleries Imagine Award.

And in an overwhelming step forward, it will now be

Parkes Wiradjuri artist Irene Ridgeway was presented the Margot Jolly representing the Parkes Community Arts who Performance Award during the Australia Day Cultural Awards received a Visual Arts Award for its Who is Parkes billboard in Cooke Park.

PHOTOS: Christine Little project. part of the NSW Curriculum for Years 11 and 12 from 2025.

The documentary was screened at Parkes Library during NAIDOC Week with Irene and Daniel participating in a Q&A session after the film’s screening, allowing audience members a chance to hear firsthand Irene and Daniel’s personal reflections

on making the film.

“The documentary is a powerful piece of truthtelling and reconciliation,” Irene’s award nomination read.

“We all have powerful women in our family and we all have powerful men in our family - they shape us who we are today,” Irene said at the ceremony.

ABOVE: Donna Davis and Veronica Sutton looking colourful and bright on Australia Day. PHOTOS: Christine Little RIGHT: There were lots of families in Cooke Park for the ceremony including the Kross, Rice, Robinson, Allan and Celledoni families.

There were two Visual Arts Awards announced on Sunday, one going to the Parkes Community Arts for its exceptional photography exhibition and public art project Who is Parkes and the other to artist Sean James Cassidy for his ongoing service to the arts of Parkes and Wiradjuri culture.

The Who is Parkes bill-

board project throughout 2024 has now become an integral part of the landscape across the Parkes Shire, showcasing works by photographers – both professional and amateur, old and contemporary.

“Not only has this project showcased our creatives, our history and our loved citizens, it has also provided

a tourism offering in Parkes and our villages,” its award nomination read.

Meanwhile Sean and his company Ub Ubbo assisted in a UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) development of a 30 metre mural in the Philippines.

The wall showcases a mixture of Wiradjuri and Philippines art work.

Sean worked with the Australian Embassy to have the mural created and was the go-between person for the Wiradjuri artists of the Parkes Shire and the Philippine artists.

“Ub Ubbo Exchange has worked to promote indigenous and non-indigenous collaborations through the arts,” the award nomination read.

Sean’s efforts were acknowledged by UNESCO and the Australian and Philippine Embassies for his capability of expressing art concepts of many cultures.

The mural was named Yindyamarra, a Wiradjuri word for respect.

“Sean presented the name and meaning of yindyamarra to the Philippines and they grabbed the idea with great gusto,” the nomination said.

“We acknowledge that for a man from the small town of Parkes in NSW to have worked at such high levels is amazing, and Sean is a very worthy recipient of this award.”

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Wiradjuri art to appear along bypass Perhaps their biggest and most public canvas yet to showcase their work, three Parkes Wiradjuri artists have been selected to display permanent artworks along the Parkes Bypass.

In September 2024 Transport for NSW, in consultation with the local Aboriginal community, invited local Aboriginal artists to submit artworks to feature on two elements of the $287.2 million Parkes Bypass project.

One on safety screens on the Victoria Street Bridge and the other on signage at either end of the bypass.

Following a review of the submissions, Wiradjuri women and cousins from Parkes Kyah and Katlyn Turnbull’s design was selected to appear on the bridge’s safety screens and Wiradjuri man from Peak Hill Scott ‘Sauce’ Towney’s artwork will feature on the signposts.

These artworks will be seen by thousands of motorists every day.

Kyah Turnbull said their design reflected Wiradjuri culture and the local environment by using symbols and patterns alongside a range of animals local to the Parkes area.

“We have used meeting place symbols and travelling lines to connect Parkes to its surroundings towns, essentially creating a map of the Parkes Shire. These include Peak Hill, Trewilga, Alectown, Cookamidgera, Bogan Gate, Trundle and Tullamore,” Kyah said.

“The animals used are the kangaroo (Wambuwuny), goanna (Gugaa) and echidna (Wandayali) and they have lined patterns as Wiradjuri art traditionally doesn’t use dots.”

Wiradjuri women and cousins from Parkes Kyah and Katlyn Turnbull will soon see Kyah and Katlyn Turnbull with Mark Hartwig (Aboriginal their artwork designs appear on the Victoria Street bridge safety screens.

Community & Heritage partner) and Nicholas Fitzsimons PHOTOS: Supplied (Project Support Engineer) from Transport NSW. A Transport for NSW spokesperson said the bridge, which is one of two being built for the Parkes Bypass, will connect the project to Country and its people while delivering a safer road for the community.

“The Victoria Street Bridge is a key element of the project as it will allow light vehicles as well as pedestrians and cyclists via a shared path to cross over the bypass to Back Trundle Road safely,” the spokesperson said.

“The fact it will showcase local Wiradjuri art by local Wiradjuri

women just enhances the way it ties to and benefits the whole community.”

Vehicle access via the Victoria Street Bridge, which is to be named

by Parkes Shire Council, wasn’t included in the original designs for the bypass, but following feedback from the public Transport for NSW added it to connect the community to Parkes Christian School and the Shallow Rush area of town.

The bridge is expected to be open to traffic in the coming months.

Reflecting on his winning submission, Mr Towney said the Parkes

Shire community was central to the design.

“Wiradjuri pattern symbols serve as a visual representation of the land while the people figures are a nod to our elders who have paved the way for us,” he said.

“Parkes is depicted as the main meeting place, symbolising its importance as a cultural hub for the Wiradjuri people and its outreach to surrounding towns.”

The Transport for NSW spokesperson said the signposts would acknowledge the Wiradjuri Country on which the project is built.

“It’s vital we pay respect to the traditional custodians who have nurtured this land for millennia.

Scott’s design will signify that history and serve as a welcome to users of the bypass long into the future,” they said.

The Australian and NSW Governments are investing $287.2 million in the Parkes Bypass project, which is expected to be completed mid2025, weather permitting.

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Denise White, Chris Ivey, Parkes Citizen of the Year Fiona Quinney, Bev Tanks, Rae Miller, Yvonne Rourke and Maureen Bell following the ceremony.

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So much to celebrate The spirit of Parkes shone brightly and proudly on Sunday, Australia Day. After what the Parkes Shire Mayor Neil Westcott described as a fantastic morning at Trundle, for its official opening of the beautification works of the main street and a tour of the new community gym, there was still so much more to celebrate and recognise at the official ceremony in Cooke Park.

Kim Robinson was MC, Aimee Ross sang the national anthem and Charlie Oraha gave the Welcome to Country.

Our Australia Day ambassador Tasman Cassim, who’s from a farming family originally in Woodstock near Cowra, had the opportunity to hear and meet some of our town’s greatest citizens.

“Parkes Shire punches

above our weight when it comes to supporting one another,” Cr Westcott said in his speech at the ceremony.

“There is so much to be thankful for.”

Cr Westcott said he wanted to keep building a future that is welcoming and inclusive, and one that also celebrated the country’s similarities and differences.

“We must not forget those before us that have shaped this land for thousands of years,” he said.

“Let’s celebrate the nation we are and the nation we strive to be.”

Tasman said he was very humble and grateful to be in Parkes and acknowledged the day brought many complexities for First Nations people.

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Perfect morning for celebrations Australia Day in Parkes again started with the annual breakfast and walk from Cooke Park at 7am.

Many community members and their dogs gathered in park to start their Australia Day. Parkes Action Club provided a delicious breakfast which was enjoyed by many.

The 2025 Australia Day selfie board was very popular and provided the perfect photo opportunity for those who attend the breakfast and walk.

Also in Cooke Park was a display of vintage cars which supported the first event of Australia Day in Parkes.

More photos of Australia Day will be featured in next week’s paper.

Parkes shire Australia Day Committee Chairman Tim Keith, Australia Day Ambassador Tasman Cassim, Cr Marg Applebee and the Parkes Action Club members after waving off the The selfie board was fun for many who came walkers at the Australia Day Breakfast.

PHOTOS: Jenny Kingham to the breakfast.

Louella Kennough.

The Campisi family came to the park for the Australia Day Breakfast.

A good start to the day for Kevin and Wendy.

Tony and Michelle Melhuish.

Suzy Gil and her dog all smiles.

Matt Gersbach and Snapper.

Bob and Ann Steele.

Denise Gersbach holding Pinkie.

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Trundle shines bright and so does its citizens The Trundle community was buzzing on Australia Day after some very special milestones were marked, such as the opening of the main street and the community gym.

The openings saw the attendance of Australia Day ambassador Tasman Cassim, Mayor Neil Westcott, Deputy Mayor Marg Applebee and other councillors and Parkes Shire Council representatives, State Member for Orange Phil Donato, as well as those who supported and helped to fund the projects.

These projects will appear in a separate story soon.

“We cut the ribbon. We did none of the work. It has been the passion and commitment of a group of peo-

2025 Trundle Citizen of the Year Senior Constable Judith Crawford with State Member Phil Donato (left), ambassador Tasman Cassim and Mayor Neil Westcott. ple that have brought this together,” Cr Applebee shared on social media about the openings.

“Trundle, you just shone again today.”

After the formalities the community enjoyed an Australia Day community breakfast at Berryman Oval, which

was followed by speeches and the town’s Australia Day awards.

“To our volunteers who came down and helped with cooking, serving, setting up and the flag crew saving the day!” Trundle Boomers Rugby League Club posted on its Facebook page on Sunday.

“Thank you to the Trundle Bush Tucker committee for the donations to the community.

“Congratulations to all our nominees and to our winners - we have a wonderful community here in Trundle.”

The 2025 Trundle Citizen of the Year is a very deserving and dedicated Senior Constable Judith Crawford.

Young Person of the Year went to Jaxson Whiley.

Sportsperson of the Year is Vashti Williams.

The Trundle Central School student and Parkes Little Athletics athlete placed third in the state for her age group in javelin in September and threw a personal best.

Acknowledgement Awards also went to Heather Earney and Les Whiley.

Sportsperson of the Year Vashti Williams with State Member Those present congratulated Young Person of the Year Jaxson Phil Donato (left), ambassador Tasman Cassim, Mayor Neil Whiley.

PHOTOS: Trundle Boomers Rugby League Club Westcott and Deputy Mayor Marg Applebee.

Gavin Piper from Sullivans Mining and Industrial Parkes and Trundle Village Fire Brigade secretary firefighter Kim White.

PHOTO: Supplied

Sullivans donate to Trundle fire brigade Trundle Village Rural Fire Brigade has received another generous donation from a local business, this time Sullivans Mining and Industrial.

Sullivans Mining and Industrial have donated the local heroes of Trundle Village RFS a tool box and a much-needed pump to assist their efforts this fire season.

“At Sullivans Mining & Industrial, we’re passionate about supporting the communities that mean so much to us, and we see Trundle as part of our community- our people, our families, and our shared future,” branch manager at Sullivans Mining and Industrial, Bianca Coster said.

With summer well and truly here, the incredible volunteers of the Trundle Village RFS are preparing to protect our communities.

“Thank you Sullivans Mining and Industrial for

the amazing donation to our brigade of the toolbox and pump. These will make a huge difference not only to our station but also to our field works as well, we sincerely appreciate your support for our brigade,” Trundle RFS secretary/firefighter Kim White said.

Sullivans Mining and Industrial Parkes are proud to play a small part in supporting their vital work in the community.

“Trundle holds a special place in my heart, it was my home for several years,” Bianca said.

“This little village and its wonderful community have given so much to my family, and I feel incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to give something back.

“Supporting the Trundle Village RFS is a way of showing our appreciation for the vital work they do in keeping us safe, especially in challenging times.”

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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files.

2.00 Women’s Ashes Pre-Game. 2.30 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. Test. Aust v England. 3.30 Cricket. First Test. Sri Lanka v Aust. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 News. 7.00 Cricket.

First Test. Sri Lanka v Aust. Afternoon.

8.10 Sri Lanka Vs Australia: Tea Break.

8.30 Cricket. First Test. Sri Lanka v Aust.

Late arvo. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. 1.30 Mr Mayor. 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 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 8.30 MOVIE: The Intern. (2015) Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, Rene Russo. 11.00 My Life As A Rolling Stone. 12.10 Tipping Point. 1.00 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 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: Bumblebee. (2018) 9.50 10’s Late News. 10.15 The Project. 11.20 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 Amazing Railway Adventures. 3.00 Nula. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Scotland: In Search Of Sir Walter Scott. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 MOVIE: Argo. (2012) 9.55 Rock Legends: David Bowie. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Bonn. New. 11.50 Kin. 1.45 Home Is Where The Art Is. 2.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 DVine Living. 3.30 Cricket.

The Women’s Ashes. Test Match. Aust v England. Afternoon. 4.30 Tea Break. 5.00 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. Test Match.

Aust v England. Late arvo. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Towies. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Storage Wars: NY. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 Cricket. First Test. Sri Lanka v Aust. Morning.

5.30 The Lunch Break. 6.10 Cricket. First Test. Sri Lanka v Aust. Afternoon. 7.00 Dinner Break. 7.30 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. Test Match. Aust v England. Evening session. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic.

8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 Shopping.

10.30 House Rules: High Stakes. 11.50 Back With The Ex. 1.00 My Kitchen Rules. 4.15 A Moveable Feast. 4.45 Bondi Vet. 5.35 Britain’s Got Talent. 7.00 MOVIE: Uncle Buck. (1989) 9.00 MOVIE: Alice. (2022) 11.20 MOVIE: Mexico City. (2000) 1.00 Shopping. 2.00 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. 10.20 NCIS: New Orleans. 11.15 Bull. 12.15 Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

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 Ghosts. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 9.30 Frasier. 10.30 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Becker. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 Doctor Who. 3.35 Speechless. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.30 MythBusters. 5.20 Love Your Garden. 6.10 Amazing Spaces. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: A Perfect Murder. (1998) 10.15 ER. 11.00 Not Going Out. 11.35 Rage. 12.35 QI. 1.05 Speechless. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.25 Nella The Princess Knight.

5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 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. 3.00 News.

4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Evening News. 8.00 Planet America. 8.45 News Tonight. 9.00 The World. 9.30 Close Of Business. Return. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Asia News Week. 11.00 News. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless.

11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Keeping Up Appearances.

3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: Beautiful Stranger. (1954) 5.30 Our Yorkshire Farm. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Yes Minister. 8.30 TBA. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.25 Fanatics: The Deep End. 2.50 Blaktrax. 3.50 WorldWatch.

5.45 Alone: The Skills Challenge. 6.10 Loot: Blood Treasure. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Love And Sex In India. 9.40 We Like Being Naked. 10.35 Homeland. 1.30 Hells Angels: Kingdom Come. 2.25 Late Programs.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Silent Witness. 2.55 Forever Summer With Nigella. 3.25 Grand Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Monty Don’s History Of The British Garden. Final. 8.30 Silent Witness. 10.15 Optics. 10.45 Hard Quiz. 11.20 ABC Late News. 11.35 Late Programs.

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Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road 2.00 The Women’s Ashes Pre-Game Show. 2.30 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. Test Match.

Aust v England. Afternoon. 3.30 Cricket.

First Test. Sri Lanka v Aust. Morning. 5.30 Border Security. 6.00 News. 7.00 Cricket.

First Test. Sri Lanka v Aust. Afternoon.

8.10 Sri Lanka Vs Australia: Tea Break.

8.30 Cricket. First Test. Sri Lanka v Aust.

Late arvo. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Drive Safer. 6.30 A Current Affair.

7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 Attenborough’s Wonder Of Song. 1.30 MOVIE: The Dust Factory. (2004) 3.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 4.30 Explore TV. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE: Elvis. (2022) Austin Butler. 10.35 Becoming Madonna. 12.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Australia

By Design: Innovations. 12.30 Exploring Off The Grid. 1.30 The Yes Experiment.

2.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Dog House Australia. 8.30 The Dog House. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. 10.30 Ambulance UK. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Surf Life Saving. Shaw and Partners Iron Series. 3.00 WorldWatch. 3.55 Dance In Focus: Still Life. 4.20 Best Australian Dance Short Films 2021. 5.25 999 The Forgotten Girls Of The Holocaust. 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. 10.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Horse Racing. Southern Cross Stakes Day, Caulfield Members Day and Doomben Raceday. 5.30 Lunch Break. 6.10 Cricket. First Test. Sri Lanka v Australia.

Day 4. Afternoon. 7.00 Dog Patrol. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country.

9.30 I Escaped To The Country. 10.30 Amazing Homes. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Bathurst 12 Hour. Qualification and support races. 3.30 The Women’s Ashes. Test Match. Aust v England.

Afternoon. 4.30 Tea Break. 5.00 The Women’s Ashes. Test Match. Aust v England.

Late arvo. 7.00 Dinner Break. 7.30 The Women’s Ashes. Test Match. Aust v England.

Evening session. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Britain’s Got Talent. 2.00 The Food Trail. 3.00 Mesmerised. 3.30 Motor Racing.

Bathurst 12 Hour. Qualification and support races. 4.30 Travel And Eat With Dan & Steph.

5.00 A Moveable Feast. 5.30 MOVIE: A Dog’s Way Home. (2019) 7.30 MOVIE: Grown Ups 2. (2013) 9.30 MOVIE: Last Cab To Darwin.

(2015) 12.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Shopping. 9.00 Jake And The Fatman. 10.00 I Fish. 10.30 Diagnosis Murder. 12.30 JAG. 2.30 Diagnosis Murder. 3.30 JAG. 4.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 17. Sydney FC v Adelaide United. 7.00 Football Tonight.

7.25 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 17.

Central Coast Mariners v Newcastle Jets.

10.00 NCIS. 12.45 Bull. 2.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Bold. 8.30 Wheel Of Fortune. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Farm To Fork. 11.30 How We Roll. 12.00 Stephen Colbert. 2.00 Ridiculousness. 3.00 Friends. 5.30 Frasier.

6.30 The Big Bang Theory.

10.30 Frasier. 11.30 Ridiculousness. 12.30 South Park. 1.00 Shopping. 1.30 South Park. 3.00 Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 ER. 2.50 Doctor Who. 3.35 Speechless. Final.

4.00 A Bite To Eat. 4.30 MythBusters. 5.20 Love Your Garden. 6.10 Amazing Spaces.

7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) 8.50 Live At The Malthouse. 9.55 Ab Fab. 11.25 ER. 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Zog. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly.

7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 7.50 MOVIE: Gangsta Granny Strikes Again! (2022) 8.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.30 Speechless. 9.55 Officially Amazing. 10.20 Dragon Ball Super. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Running Wild: Australia’s Camels. 3.00 News. 3.30 If You’re Listening.

3.50 News. 4.15 Planet America. 5.00 News.

5.30 Asia News Week. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 Spies In The Outback. Final. 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.

10.30 Avengers. 11.40 MOVIE: My Learned Friend. (1943) 1.10 MOVIE: The Oracle. (1953) 3.00 MOVIE: I’ll Take Sweden. (1965) 5.00 MOVIE: Some Like It Hot. (1959) 7.30 MOVIE: The Man In The Iron Mask. (1998) 10.00 Are You Being Served? 11.00 Tennis. Davis Cup. Australia v Sweden. Day 2. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.25 Ten Year Old Tom. 2.55 Celebrity Mastermind. 3.55 BBC News At Ten. 4.25 ABC World News Tonight.

4.55 PBS News. 5.55 The Food That Built The World. 7.35 Impossible Engineering.

8.30 Icons Unearthed: Spider-Man. 10.20 Hudson & Rex. 12.00 The X-Files. 3.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1

6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 Beyond Paradise. 1.25 Optics. 1.55 Extraordinary Escapes. 2.45 Croc Watch With Steve Backshall. Final. 3.30 Australia Day Live. 5.30 Eat The Invaders. 6.00 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. 6.30 Back Roads.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Beyond Paradise.

8.30 Vera.

11.35 Rage.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Women’s Ashes Pre-Game Show. 2.30 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. Test Match.

Aust v England. Afternoon. (Alt schedule may be shown). 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Australian Idol. Return. 8.50 Billy Joel Live At Madison Square Garden.

10.50 April Jones: The Interrogation Tapes. 12.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Fishing Australia. 12.30 The Pet Rescuers.

1.00 Swimming. Australian Open Water Championships. Highlights. 1.30 MOVIE: Much Ado About Nothing. (1993) 3.50 David Attenborough’s Green Planet. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 RBT. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Married At First Sight. 8.40 60 Minutes. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 See No Evil. 11.10 The Brokenwood Mysteries.

1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 1.30 Cook With Luke. 2.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 2.30 Basketball.

NBL. Round 19. Sydney Kings v Perth Wildcats. 4.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 The Sunday Project.

7.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 8.30 MOVIE: Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit. (2014) Chris Pine, Kevin Costner.

10.35 FBI. 11.30 Late Programs.

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

3.00 Best Of Dakar Rally Highlights. 4.15 Inferno: Letters From Auschwitz. 5.15 Saving The Children. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Mysteries Of Stonehenge.

9.20 Legends Of The Pharaohs. 10.20 Great British Landmark Fixers. 11.15 Signed, Theo Schoon. 1.10 MOVIE: Radioactive. (2019) 3.05 Love Your Garden. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road 4.00 The Women’s Ashes. Test Match. Aust v England.

Afternoon. (Alt schedule may be shown). 4.30 Tea Break. 5.10 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes.

Test Match. Aust v England. Late arvo. 7.10 Dinner Break. 7.30 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. Test Match. Aust v England. Evening session. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 6.10 Cricket. First Test. Sri Lanka v Australia. Day 5. Afternoon session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 8.10 Sri Lanka Vs Australia: Tea Break. 8.30 Cricket. First Test. Sri Lanka v Australia. Day 5. Late afternoon session. 11.00 MOVIE: Underwater. (2020) 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic.

8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 Get Clever.

10.00 Dream Home. 11.30 My France With Manu. 12.30 Zumbo’s Just Desserts. 1.40 The Voice. 3.30 MOVIE: A Dog’s Way Home.

(2019) 5.30 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters.

6.30 Puppy School. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Bones. 12.30 Monk. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

11.00 Escape Fishing. 11.30 Cook With Luke. 12.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 1.00 Diagnosis Murder. 2.00 JAG. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 4.00 What’s Up Down Under. 4.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 19.

South East Melbourne Phoenix v Adelaide 36ers. 6.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull.

12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 8.00 How We Roll. 9.00 Frasier.

10.00 Ridiculousness. 11.00 Stephen Colbert. 2.00 Ridiculousness. 3.00 Friends.

5.30 Frasier. 6.30 The Big Bang Theory.

10.00 Frasier.

11.00 Ridiculousness. 12.00 South Park.

12.30 Shopping. 1.30 South Park. 3.00 Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 ER. 2.45 Doctor Who. 3.30 A Bite To Eat. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.30 MythBusters. 5.20 Love Your Garden. 6.10 Amazing Spaces.

7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Louis Theroux: Return To The Most Hated Family.

9.05 Planet America: Fireside Chat. 9.50 Love On The Spectrum. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.05 Grace’s Amazing Machines.

4.20 Odd Squad. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Kangaroo Beach Summer Special. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes.

6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Speechless. 9.55 Doctor Who. 11.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 News. 2.30 Aust Story.

3.00 News. 3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 News. 4.30 Landline. 5.00 ABC News With Auslan. 5.30 ABC News Regional. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 Running Dry. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 Insiders. 8.40 If You’re Listening.

9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 Aust Story. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

10.00 My Favorite Martian.

10.30 MOVIE: The Floating Dutchman.

(1952) 12.05 MOVIE: Father’s Doing Fine.

(1952) 1.50 MOVIE: The Constant Husband.

(1955) 3.40 MOVIE: The Honey Pot. (1967) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Monuments Men. (2014) 10.50 Chicago Med. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.45 Jeopardy! 3.55 ABC World News Tonight. 4.25 PBS Washington Week. 4.50 Queer Sports. 5.45 Domino Masters. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 10.10 Deadly Funny 2023. 11.15 Hoarders. 12.55 The X-Files. 3.40 NHK World English News.

5.00 Al Jazeera.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.00 New Leash On Life. 1.30 Gardening Aust. 2.30 Monty Don’s History Of The British Garden. Final. 3.30 Long Lost Family. 4.15 Extraordinary Escapes.

5.00 Maggie Beer’s Big Mission. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. Return.

8.30 The Newsreader. Return. 9.25 Love Me. Return. 10.10 MOVIE: Sirens. (1994) 11.45 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.

yourstars ARIES

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You need to let your warm Leonine

TAURUS

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) There’s still time to repair

(March 21 to April 19) Your batteries should be fully recharged by now, making you more than eager to get back into the swing of things full-time. Try to stay focused so that you don’t dissipate your energies.

(April 20 to May 20) You’re eager to charge straight ahead into your new responsibilities. But you’ll have to paw the ground a little longer until a surprise complication is worked out.

GEMINI

(May 21 to June 20) Rival factions are pressuring you to take a stand favoring one side or the other. But this isn’t the time to play judge. Bow out as gracefully as possible without committing yourself to any position.

CANCER

(June 21 to July 22) Reassure a longtime, trusted confidante that you appreciate their words of advice. But at this time, you need to act on what you perceive to be your own sense of self-interest.

heart fire up that new relationship if you hope to see it move from the “just friends” level to one that will be as romantic as you could hope for.

a misunderstanding with an honest explanation and a heartfelt apology. The sooner you do, the sooner you can get on with other matters.

LIBRA

SAGITTARIUS

(November 22 to December 21) Jupiter’s influence helps you work through a pesky problem and allows your naturally jovial attitude to reemerge stronger than ever. Enjoy your success!

CAPRICORN

(December 22 to January 19) Set aside your usual reluctance to change, and consider reassessing your financial situation so that you can build on its strengths and minimize its weaknesses.

AQUARIUS

(September 23 to October 22) Expect a temporary setback as you progress toward your goal. Use this time to reexamine your plans and see where you might need to make some significant changes.

(January 20 to February 18) Some recently acquired information helps open up a dark part of the past. Resolve to put what you’ve learned to good use. Meanwhile, travel plans continue to be favored.

SCORPIO

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Act on your own keen

(October 23 to November 21) Some missteps are revealed as the cause of current problems in a personal or professional partnership. Make the necessary adjustments, then move on.

BORN THIS WEEK: You embody a love for traditional values combined with an appreciation of what’s new and challenging. You’re quite well-rounded.

instincts. Your strong Piscean backbone will support you as someone attempts to pressure you into a decision that you’re not ready to make.

(c) 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

12.00 Seven Noon News. 1.00 To Be Advised. 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 Australian Idol.

9.15 St. Denis Medical. New. 10.15 First Dates UK. 11.15 Lopez Vs. Lopez. Return. 12.15 Friday Night Lights.

2.30 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight.

1.40 My Way. 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 Married At First Sight. 9.00 Australian Crime Stories. Return. 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 Forensics: Murder Scene. New. 11.30 First On Scene. 12.00 Tipping Point. 12.50 Hello SA. 1.30 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 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 9.00 NCIS: Sydney. 10.00 48 Hours. 11.00 10’s Late News. 11.25 The Project. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Amazing Railway Adventures. 2.55 Railway Journeys UK. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Secrets Of The Imperial War Museum.

5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Madrid With Michael Portillo. New. 8.25 Wilderness With Simon Reeve. New. 9.35 Inside Sydney Airport. 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 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 Extreme Railways. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 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. 1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Motor Racing. Night Thunder.

USA Boxing Day. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Outback Opal Hunters. 8.00 Australia Cricket Awards. 9.30 Tougher In Alaska. 10.30 Frozen Gold. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic.

8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 TBA. 10.30 House Rules: High Stakes. 12.00 Travel And Eat With Dan & Steph. 12.30 The Voice. 2.10 TBA. 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 Dollhouse. 2.30 S.W.A.T.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. 8.30 Reel Action. 9.30 What’s Up Down Under.

10.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 11.00 Cook With Luke. 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. 10.20 NCIS: New Orleans. 11.15 Bull. 12.15 Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Ghosts. 1.30 King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 The Neighborhood. 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 The Neighborhood. 11.00 Frasier. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.25 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) 3.10 Doctor Who. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.30 MythBusters. 5.20 Love Your Garden.

6.10 Amazing Spaces. 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. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.25 Nella The Princess Knight.

5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 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. 8.40 Hard Quiz Kids. 9.10 The Wonderful World Of Puppies.

9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 12.00 News. 1.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 The Art Of... 11.00 News. 11.30 7.30. 12.00 News. 12.30 Asia News Week.

1.00 News. 1.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 World’s Greatest Myths And Mysteries. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow.

3.20 MOVIE: State Secret. (1950) 5.30 Our Yorkshire Farm. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Good Karma Hospital. 9.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries.

10.40 The Closer. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.30 Transnational. 3.00 The Feed. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.45 Alone: The Skills Challenge. 6.10 Loot: Blood Treasure. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Forged In Fire. 10.10 The Weekly Football Wrap. 10.40 Four Years Later.

11.50 The Rope. 12.45 Bad Education. 1.55 Late Programs.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News.

1.00 The Human Revolution. 2.00 Fake Or Fortune? 3.00 Forever Summer With Nigella. 3.25 Grand Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. Return. 8.30 Four Corners.

Return. 9.15 Media Watch. Return. 9.35 Mozart: Rise Of A Genius. New. 10.35 Late Programs.

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

12.00 Seven Noon News. 1.00 To Be Advised. 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 Australian Idol.

9.15 The Hunting Party. New. 10.15 The Irrational. Return. 12.15 Friday Night Lights. 1.15 Travel Oz. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. 1.30 Explore TV. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. 9.00 Madam. New. 10.20 9News Late. 10.50 My Feet Are Killing Me. 11.40 The Equalizer. 12.30 Tipping Point.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.00 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 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 9.00 The Ex-Wife. 10.00 FBI: Most Wanted. 11.00 10’s Late News. 11.25 The Project. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 History Of Britain. 3.05 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Secrets Of The Imperial War Museum. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.35 Irresistible: Why We Can’t Stop Eating. 10.05 The Artist’s View. 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Beyond Signs. 12.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Surf Patrol. 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 Surf Patrol. 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 Air Crash Inv. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Outback Opal Hunters. 2.00 Adventure Gold Diggers. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Outback Truckers: Best Of. 10.30 Ice Road Truckers. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic.

8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 TBA. 10.30 House Rules: High Stakes. 12.00 Back With The Ex. 2.15 TBA. 4.00 Glee. 5.00 Bondi Vet. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

8.30 CSI: Miami.

9.30 CSI: New York. 10.30 CSI: Cyber. 11.30 Bones. 1.30 Dollhouse. 2.30 S.W.A.T.

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. 10.20 NCIS: New Orleans. 11.15 Bull. 12.15 Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 The Neighborhood.

1.30 King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 The Neighborhood. 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 The Neighborhood. 11.00 Frasier.

11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.40 Ab Fab. 3.10 Doctor Who. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.30 MythBusters. 5.20 Love Your Garden. 6.10 Amazing Spaces. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Fisk. 9.00 Optics. 9.30 Live At The Apollo.

10.15 ER. 11.05 Not Going Out. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 3.50 Andy’s Safari Adventures.

4.25 Nella The Princess Knight. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 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! 8.40 Deadly Predators. 9.10 The Secret Life Of The Zoo. 9.50 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 12.00 News. 1.00 ABC News Day. 2.00 Parliament. 3.10 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.15 Four Corners. 11.00 News. 11.30 7.30. 12.00 News. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 World’s Greatest Transportation Marvels. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: I Believe In You. (1952) 5.30 Our Yorkshire Farm. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 9.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.45 Celebrity Mastermind.

3.50 WorldWatch. 5.45 Alone: The Skills Challenge. 6.10 Loot: Blood Treasure. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The Great Wall With Ash Dykes. 10.30 Black Comedy In America. New. 12.20 Devilsdorp.

2.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 1.00 Call The Midwife. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Forever Summer With Nigella. 3.25 Grand Designs. 4.10 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. 6.25 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. 8.30 Eat The Invaders. 9.00 Hippo Watch With Steve Backshall. 9.50 Ningaloo Nyinggulu. 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 Late Programs.

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12.00 Seven Noon News. 1.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The 1% Club UK. Return. 8.30 Ludwig. New. 11.00 The Suspects: True Australian Thrillers.

12.00 Black-ish. 1.00 Harry’s Practice.

1.30 Travel Oz. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight.

1.30 My Way. 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 Married At First Sight. 9.00 Big Miracles. Return.

10.00 9News Late. 10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 The Equalizer. 12.15 Tipping Point.

1.05 Cybershack. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.00 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 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 9.00 Elsbeth. 10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. 10.55 10’s Late News. 11.20 The Project. 12.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 History Of Britain. 2.55 Railway Journeys UK. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Secrets Of The Imperial War Museum. 5.05 Jeopardy!

5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor. 8.30 Wonders Of The Moon With Dara Ó Briain. 9.25 Miniseries: Playing Nice. 10.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Surf Patrol. 9.30 NBC Today.

12.00 Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Air Crash Inv. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 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. 12.00 Pawn Stars. 1.00 Outback Truckers. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Counting Cars. 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 World’s Scariest Police Chases. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic.

8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 TBA. 10.30 House Rules: High Stakes. 12.00 My Kitchen Rules. 2.00 The Food Trail. 3.00 My Ireland With Colin. 4.00 Glee. 5.00 Bondi Vet. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 MOVIE: Father Of The Bride Part II. (1995) 10.50 First Dates UK. 2.00 S.W.A.T. 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 Elsbeth. 8.30 NCIS. 10.30 The Weekly Kick-Off. 11.00 FBI. 11.55 Bull. 12.50 Shopping. 2.20 Diagnosis Murder. 4.10 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 The Neighborhood.

1.30 King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 The Neighborhood. 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 Frasier. 10.30 The Neighborhood. 11.00 Becker. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 ER. 2.50 Doctor Who. 3.35 A Bite To Eat. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.30 MythBusters. 5.20 Love Your Garden. 6.10 Amazing Spaces.

7.00 My Family. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 This Is Going To Hurt. 9.20 Aftertaste. 9.50 ER. 10.35 Not Going Out. 11.05 Rage. 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 2.45 Beep And Mort. 3.00 Play School. 3.50 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Nella The Princess Knight. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 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! 8.40 Doctor Who. 10.55 Late Programs.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 ABC News Day. 2.00 Parliament. 3.10 News.

4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.45 The Business.

9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Planet America. 11.00 News. 11.30 7.30.

12.00 News. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

11.30 My Favorite Martian.

12.00 Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.55 New Tricks. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Sea Devils. (1953) 5.30 Our Yorkshire Farm. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 To The Manor Born. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 The Closer. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.10 Unknown Amazon.

3.15 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 Alone: The Skills Challenge. 6.10 Loot: Blood Treasure.

7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats.

8.30 MOVIE: Ninja Assassin. (2009) 10.20 MOVIE: Jiu Jitsu. (2020) 12.10 Late Programs.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News.

12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Forever Summer With Nigella. 3.25 Grand Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 Optics. 9.00 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) 9.45 Planet America. 10.20 Spicks And Specks. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

12.00 Seven Noon News. 1.00 MOVIE: Farmer Seeking Love. (2022) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away.

8.30 MOVIE: Bridget Jones’s Diary. (2001) Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant.

10.45 To Be Advised. 12.45 Damnation.

New. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. 1.30 The Long Drive For Drought. 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 RBT. Return. 8.30 Emergency. Return.

9.30 A+E After Dark. Return. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Resident Alien. 11.50 Tipping Point. 12.40 Pointless. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.00 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 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 9.00 The Graham Norton Show. 10.10 10’s Late News. 10.35 The Project. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 History Of Britain. 2.55 Railway Journeys UK. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Secrets Of The Imperial War Museum. 5.05 Jeopardy!

5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Finding Your Roots. 8.30 Scotland’s Poshest Train: Alan Cumming.

New. 9.30 The Darkness. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Divided We Stand. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Surf Patrol. 9.30 NBC Today. 12.00 Better Homes.

1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Auction Squad.

3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 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. 2.00 The Force: BTL. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Storage Wars. 4.00 Cricket. Second Test. Sri Lanka v Aust.

Morning. 5.30 The Lunch Break. 6.10 Cricket. Second Test. Sri Lanka v Aust.

Afternoon. 8.10 Sri Lanka Vs Australia: Tea Break. 8.30 Cricket. Second Test. Sri Lanka v Aust. Late arvo. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 House Rules: High Stakes. 12.00 Manu’s American Road Trip. 2.10 Travel And Eat With Dan & Steph. 2.40 Mesmerised.

3.10 My Ireland With Colin. 4.10 Glee. 5.10 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. 11.35 Late Programs.

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

11.30 JAG. 1.30 Charmed. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder.

5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 FBI. 11.15 Bull. 12.15 Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 The Neighborhood.

1.30 King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 The Neighborhood. 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 Frasier. 10.30 The Neighborhood. 11.00 Becker. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 ER. 2.45 Doctor Who. 3.30 A Bite To Eat. 4.00 QI. 4.30 MythBusters. 5.20 Love Your Garden.

6.10 Amazing Spaces. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Hard Quiz.

9.00 Gruen. 9.40 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 10.10 Planet America. 10.40 ER. 11.25 Not Going Out. 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 3.50 Andy’s Safari Adventures.

4.25 Nella The Princess Knight. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 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! 8.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.25 72 Cutest Animals.

9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 12.00 News. 1.00 ABC News Day. 2.00 Parliament. 3.10 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Aust Story.

11.00 News. 11.30 7.30. 12.00 News. 12.30 Kitchen Cabinet. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

11.30 My Favorite Martian.

12.00 Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 To The Manor Born.

3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: Eight O’Clock Walk. (1954) 5.30 Our Yorkshire Farm. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.40 Poirot. 10.40 Dalgliesh. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.20 Cowboy Kings Of Crypto. 2.50 Insight. 3.50 WorldWatch.

5.45 Alone: The Skills Challenge. 6.10 Stan Walker: Impossible Live. 7.05 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The Flight Attendant Murders. 10.20 Homicide. 1.05 Criminal Planet. 2.55 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 1.00 The Newsreader. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Forever Summer With Nigella. 3.25 Grand Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.25 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 Long Lost Family. Final. 9.20 Grand Designs. 10.05 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. 11.10 Late Programs.

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It’s time to celebrate the little stars of the Parkes Shire.

The Parkes Champion Post has put together this special collection, featuring the beautiful bubs from the Parkes Shire born in 2024.

Here are our babies of 2024.

Thank you to all the families for taking part and submitting their little bundles of joy to make this bumper baby feature possible.

Babies who were born in 2024 are part of Generation Alpha, the last of this generation (2010 to 2024).

Christian Joseph Swindle

Indie Maree Watt

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Born 12th June 2024, weighing 3790g and measuring 51cm.

Son of Luke and Chloe, and brother for Mackenna (3). Grandson of Darryl and Donna Stone, David and Karen Swindle, and great grandson of Cecil and Shirley Charlton, and Hazel Bateson.

Hudson Andrew John Lane Born 2nd July 2024, weighing 2.71kg. Son of Jessica Stronach and Tristan Lane.

Louie Simon Parker Kopp

Born 16th May 2024, weighing 3.89kg.

Daughter of Matthew and Demmi Watt of Trundle, and sister to Archie Watt.

Finn James Baker

Rosie Chatman

Born 30th November 2024, weighing 3920 grams. Son of Mitch and Bec Baker.

Born 2nd May 2024, weighing 2.89kg.

Daughter of Blake and Cassie.

Born 25th November 2024, weighing 2.84kg. Son of Meaghan and Cameron Kopp.

Lawson Edmund Sutton

Avery Ann Joy Pappin

Born 22nd July 2024, weighing 4470g.

Fifth child for Michael Sutton and Lauren Hogan, and brother to Evie, Hudson, Lilah and Arthur.

Born 26th January 2024, weighing 3.6kg (8lb .025oz). Daughter of Shelby-Lee Dellow and Kynan Pappin.

Hudson Colin Maitland

Lucas Darren Cudden

Born 15th August 2024, weighing 3.65kg.

Son of Jake and Larissa Maitland.

Born 27th April 2024, weighing 3.47kg.

Son of Karen and Mitchell Cudden.

Henry Geoff Massurit

Ayla Rose Symington

Fletcher Alexander Ringk

Miles Joseph Johnson

Born 5th December 2024, weighing 3340g. Son of Scott and Renée Massurit, and brother to George Massurit.

Born 26th November 2024, weighing 3.78kg. Daughter of Jade Parker and James Symington.

Born 12th September 2024, weighing 4.09kg. Son of Mitchell and Annalea Ringk.

Born 3rd December 2024 at 42.2 weeks.

Son of Georgia and Riley Johnson, and brother to Ella.

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Ashton Steven Clark

Born in 2024, weighing 3.52kg. Son of Mikeely Bermingham and Jordan Clark.

Kaitlynn Maree Tillman Born 21st February 2024, weighing 3.34kg. Daughter of Rachel Lynch and Nigel Tillman.

Darcy James Lindley Born 13th August 2024. Son of Jake Elliott and Georgia James.

Emerson Adelie Berry Born 9th February 2024, weighing 3.2kg and measuring 48cm. Daughter of Ash Shields and Ben Berry.

Ted Barber Marli Joy McCracken Born 23rd July 2024. Daughter of Erin McCracken.

Born 29th April 2024 at 9.40pm three weeks and two days premature, weighing 2850g. Son of Jessica Scott and Jordan Barber.

Thea Alisa Gibson

Cruze Knowles

Born 6th August 2024. Daughter of Benjamin Gibson and Katelyn Boney.

Born 9th November 2024 at Orange Hospital weighing 7lb 12oz. Baby of Caitlin and Luke.

Thia Shauna Leigh Bennett

Austin Reece Nolan

Born 6th July 2024, weighing 6.5lb.

Daughter of Katie Turner and Brenden Bennett.

Born 18th October 2024, weighing 3.97kg. Son of Symone Taylor and Mitchell Nolan.

Rylie Ruth Townsend

Nathaniel Alexander Smith Born 16th December 2024 at Dubbo Hospital at 9:10am, weighing 3.14kg.

Robert Michael Tanswell

Thea Margaret Brown

Born 10th August 2024, weighing 3.31kg.

Son of Adam and Brooke Tanswell, and brother for Charlotte and Dustin.

Born 15th March 2024, weighing 3.8kg.

Daughter of Ainsley Went and Lachlan Brown.

Born 9th September 2024 at 3.53pm, weighing 6lb 14oz and measuring 53cm.

Daughter of Samantha Mill and Craig Townsend, sister for Jace and Darcey.

Born 16th December 2024 at Dubbo Hospital at 9:10am, weighing 3.14kg.

Fourth child of Brooke and Jay Smith of Parkes, and brother to Riley, Adeline and Lily Smith. Grandchild of David and Patricia Carpenter (Peak Hill), and great grandchild of Ronald and Dolly Simmons (Alectown) and great grandchild of Fay and Kenneth Carpenter (Trundle).

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Gemma Standen

Born 26th August 2024, weighing 3kg. Daughter of Cameron Standen and Jessica Rhodes.

Lacey Jane Rickaby Born 17th October 2024 at 8.45pm, weighing 3.49kg. Daughter of Meg McGrath and Jake Rickaby.

Naehlarnie Fay Bennett

Haze Aaron Boney

Miami Michelle Stevenson

Born 9th March 2024 at Forbes Hospital.

Daughter of Dylan and Jane Hennock.

Born 22nd June 2024 in Orange. Daughter of Tiarnah and Bryce, and sister for Nixon and Finley.

Born 28th October 2024, weighing 8lb 15oz and measuring 57cm. Son of Taylor and Aaron Boney.

Born 1st August 2024, weighing 3.2kg (7lb 3oz). Daughter of Claudia Stevenson and Frank Payne.

Billie Cleo Parker

Lincoln Arthur Allen

Dallas William Tandy

Born 11th November 2024, weighing 2.88kg. Baby of Jenna Welsh and Christopher Parker.

Born 28th April 2024 in Orange, weighing 6lb 8oz. Son of Jacqueline and Damien Allen of Parkes.

Born 19th December 2024, weighing 3.26kg. Son of Maddison Ward and Adam Tandy.

Harper Jane Hennock

Lorelei Isabel Hankinson Zach William John Redenbach Born 5th March 2024 at Forbes District Hospital at 3.27pm, weighing 3.76kg and measuring 57cm. Second son of Rhiannon and Carl Redenbach, and brother for Noah (3). Sarah Hodge Essjay photography

Born 30th May 2024, weighing 3.8kg.

Daughter of Sarah and Chris Hankinson, granddaughter of Brian Hogan and Dianne Brooke (Parkes), Roy Hankinson and Shirley Bowden (Cooma), and great granddaughter of Brian and Margaret Hogan (Parkes) and Bob and Heather Brooke (Parkes).

Lane Daniel Adam Born 6th August 2024. Son of Tara and Ian Adam of Parkes, and brother for Jackson (12) and Shelby (3). Grandson of Jenny and Clark Lane of Nyngan, and Janeen and Bruce Adam of Parkes.

Georgie Tarrin Mahoney Phoebe Elizabeth Amor Born 29th November 2024 at Orange Base Hospital, weighing 6lb. A daughter for Pete and Claire Amor, and sister to Archie (2). Granddaughter of Bruce and Elizabeth Barber, Veronica Amor and Clive Amor, and great granddaughter to Janeine Davies.

Born 28th June 2024 at Orange Hospital at 2.30pm at 38 weeks exactly, weighing 7lb 4oz (3.2kg) and measuring 51cm.

Third child to Shari and Harley Mahoney of Bogan Gate, and sister to Harrison (7) and Samuel (4). Sixth grandchild of David and Patricia Carpenter (Peak Hill) and third grandchild (first granddaughter) to Danielle and Steven West (Adelaide).

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Casablanca wins on Australia Day

By COLIN HODGES Eighty three years after the movie Casablanca was first screened, a handsome four year old chestnut gelding by the same name won a Maiden Handicap on Saturday at Parkes.

Set in Morocco and starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, the 1942 film is regarded as a masterpiece and the owners who payed big money for the equine Casablanca were hopeful of Academy Award winning performances.

There was justification for the high price as Casablanca was by the champion sire Snitzel and from the ATC Australian Oaks winner Rising Romance.

Adding further to the sales ring appeal, the Arrowfield stud bred Casablanca was a full brother to the team Hawkes trained filly Yearning, winner of the Group 1 Caulfield 1000 Guineas when ridden by Damien Thornton and placed 3 times in Group 2 races, the Edward Manifold, Armanasco and Lets Elope Stakes.

But alas, the hoped for rewards did not eventuate and Casablanca knocked down for $1.4 million to TFI/Kia Ora stud at the 2022 Inglis Easter Yearling Sale was sold again for $11,000 in 2024 through the online Inglis Digital platform to clients of the Dubbo trainer Cindy Monaghan.

Angus Barlow a Dubbo based stock and station agent who doubles as a livestock market reporter on ABC radio is now a part owner of Casablanca and takes up the story.

“Originally trained by Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou at Rosehill, Casablanca with no luck after 3 starts was transferred to Stuart Kendrick at the Gold Coast where the best result from 2 starts was a second on the poly track,“ Angus Barlow said.

“Entered for the April 2024 Inglis on line sale, shrewd horse investor Tim Moses from Dubbo snapped up Casablanca for $11,000 after making enquiries with Brisbane jockey Michael Cahill.”

“Tim then formed a syndicate to race Casablanca with trainer Cindy Monaghan and after a couple of dis-

mal runs it was deemed to need the tie back operation.”

“The operation was performed, the horse was put back in work and presto, a good win at Parkes”, Angus Barlow related.

Ridden by Nick Heywood in the 1200 metres Parkes Farm Centre/ Kennards Hire Maiden Handicap, Casablanca jumped quickly and led for home.

Donna Emilia ((Dylan Stanley, $19) finished well but was beaten a nose by Casablanca ($12) with threequarters of a length to the third placed Rebel Flyer (Shayleigh Ingelse, $41).

Keenly awaited was the appearance of the highly promising galloper Zarizatycoon in the 1400 metres Parkes Couriers/Standen Building Class 2 Handicap.

Trained at Bathurst by Gayna Williams, Zarizatycoon had looked well above average when leading throughout to win at Narromine and Mudgee, however bled when unplaced at Rosehill.

Following the mandatory time away from racing, Zarizatycoon resumed over 1280 metres at Orange and after travelling wide finished less than a length from the winner Nomorenightshift, the Mack Griffith trained 4 times a winner, half brother to Zarizatycoon.

Away quickly from an outside barrier at Parkes, Zarizatycoon was eased back and at the 600 metres trailed the leading trio by several lengths.

Expertly ridden by Clayton Gallagher, Zarizatycoon ($1.65 favourite) gained an opening at the top of the straight and broke clear for a comfortable win by over a length from Extravagant Choice (Ellen Hennessy, $21) and Lockadente (Claire Ramsbotham, $13).

A big five year old gelding, Zarizatycoon looks to be still learning how to gallop and with further improvement is forecast to win plenty more races.

The good crowd on Saturday has Parkes Jockey Club officials looking forward to the Parkes Cup meeting on Sunday, May 18.

Bathurst to race on Friday and Dubbo on Monday, February 3.

Todd Smart, Trainer with Tim Keith who presented him with the Australia Day shirts and caps.

Tim Keith, Tony ‘Scrubber’ Evans and Alex Prout with the Australia Day shirts and caps to be presented to the winner of Race 3.

There was a decent crowd on hand at the races for the Australia Cup running.

River and Mila Giles were very brave, going down the water slide together.

Estella Thompson really enjoyed her ice cream!

PHOTOS: Jenny Kingham

Race 3 winner 5 Loose Love with jockey Ms Claire Ramsbotham.

Race 3 was a close one, with 5 Loose Love winning by a head.

Entertainment was provided by Gracey Jones.

Mia Rathbone and Riley Prout.

Imogen McMahon, Cooper Rathbone and Sophie Thompson.

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RURAL

Become part of the CWLL committee

By MARG APPLEBEE CENTRAL WEST LACHLAN LANDCARE Join us for our Central West Lachlan Landcare Annual General Meeting!

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Wednesday, February 5 at 5.30pm.

We are looking forward to providing a sum up of our 2023/24 year to our members and welcome attendance from Parkes or Forbes Shire residents who are interested in becoming more involved with CWLL. As you may have seen, the last financial year was an extremely busy time for us and the Committee provide the much needed voluntary support to everything that happens on a day to day basis.

While I’m talking about our voluntary CWLL Commit-

tee….our Treasurer Maree Yapp has just been awarded Forbes Citizen of the Year!

Just one of our fabulous Committee Members who support Landcare and make a difference in our communities.

We traditionally have held our AGM in September/October, but due to a changeover with our financial reporting program, which was beyond our control, we sought an extension from the Department of Fair Trading to ensure that our reporting is perfect. CWLL is a registered charity and an incorporated body, so accountability and transparency is crucial.

Our existing Committee have been instrumental in committing to support Homegrown Parkes as for the next two years.

Without their support, we would not be able to com-

Sharon Degeling with CWLL Treasurer and Forbes Citizen of the Year Maree Yapp at 2024 National Tree Day in Forbes.

PHOTO: Supplied mit to supporting the Central West Region with projects like the Landcare Enabling Program, Biodiversity Conservation Trust Private Land Conservation Matters and People Led Preparedness, which have provided em-

ployment, training and importantly, conservation and awareness raising across the Region.

Importantly, moving forward, the Committee will provide a support network for our Regional Landcare

Carcase prices averaged 774c to 820c/kg SHEEP SALE Tuesday, January 28 Yarding 24,500 (down 2000) Numbers fell this sale with agents yarding 24,500 head.

There was 17,450 lambs penned and quality was similar to that of previous sales.

There were good numbers of finished lambs offered along with the plainer types.

The usual buyers were present and competing in a fairly steady market that did fluctuate with quality.

Trade weight lambs held steady with 20-24 kg selling from $147 to $210/head.

Heavy lambs to 26kg

were firm to $2 better ranging from $192 to $224/head.

Extra heavyweights received from $210 to $284/head.

Carcase prices averaged 774c to 820c/kg.

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

Prices eased with Merino ewes selling from $65 to $153/head.

Crossbreds sold from $68 to $176 and Dorper ewes reached $130/ head.

Merino wethers received from $77 to $140/head.

FROM MLA’S NATIONAL LIVESTOCK REPORTING AGENCY

There was 17,450 lambs penned and quality was similar to that of previous sales.

PHOTO: File

CENTRAL WEST LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE DIRECT SALES TO ABATTOIRS CLEARING / PADDOCK/ PRIVATE SALES

Join Central West Young Aggies for a farm tour at Parkes on Saturday, February 15.

Local farming family based in Parkes, Mark and Katrina Swift will be hosting the farm tour.

Mark and Katrina are both Nuffield scholars and have traveled the world, learning more about decision making management and the use of AI to improve innovation and productivity on the farm.

The farm tour will focus on all the ‘need to know’ questions you may have about family farming.

From decision making for management to creating your business vision and up skilling, this farm tour is for all those interested in a future in agriculture.

On the day you will have the opportunity to hear from multiple guest speakers on the day.

Claudia Mitchell will be speaking about decision making for management and Brooke Watts will be speaking on business vision and succession.

Brooke and Chiara from Central West Farming Systems will also be introducing their derisking the seeding program, connecting young farmers and agronomists.

The farm tour will run from 10am to 3pm and you can register your attendance online via hummanitix.

If you are interested in joining the Central West Young Aggies committee they will also be holding their AGM on the day.

There are multiple positions open and they look forward to welcoming new young aggies that are passionate about progressing our community.

SHEEP: Forbes Date 28.1.25

Class CATTLE: Forbes Date 27.1.25 No Sale Public Holiday

SHEEP 4.2.25 1. McCarron Cullinane Chudleigh 2. Forbes Livestock & Agency Co 3. Kevin Miller Whitty Lennon & Co 4. Elders 5. Nutrien Ag Solutions 6. AWN Langlands Hanlon 7. VC Reid Smith

Central West Young Aggies tour

forbeslivestock.com.au Email us info@forbeslivestock.com.au Phone us 02 6852 2299 Tim Mackay 0424 116 631 Jack Rix 0448 156 950 Randal Grayson 0428 287 020 Jack Piercy 0400 741 731 Jake Grace 0427 422 383 Sam Mackay 0498 761 336

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Coordinator and Regional Administrative Officer.

These positions allow me to focus more on Parkes and Forbes Shires.

Our Committee commitment is one meeting per month.

Meetings are held alternatively in Parkes and Forbes Shires, usually at our office at Kelly Reserve or at the Forbes Riverside Garden.

We are very conscious of the time that our volunteers contribute each month and try to make meetings accessible via zoom if required.

We have traditional Committee roles of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Treasurer, Public Officer and Secretary, a Parkes Shire Councillor and a Forbes Shire Councillor, plus three Committee members.

Let us know you are attending and a meeting package will be forwarded ahead of the AGM. For further information on this article, please go to www. centralwestlachlanlandcare. org, twitter, facebook or Instagram @cwllandcare

Lamb

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Low Price

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Trend

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100.00

143.00

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158.00

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190.00

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26.1.30

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210.00

259.00

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3

100.00

135.00

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Bourke and Elliott a solid pairing GOLF

By PETER BRISTOL Saturday was the third round of the BWR Summer Comp for 2025 and again our sincere thanks go out to BWR Accountants and Advisers for their continued great support of the club.

This week it was a 4Ball Worst Ball – where the worst score of the 2 person team are counted.

There were 63 starters.

The winners on the day were Andrew Bourke and Jack Elliott who compiled a solid 32 points.

The competition is more suited to a low marker team and Andrew and Jack worked well in tandem to basically score a par stableford score on each hole.

Prominent amongst the chasing pack were the ‘Baron’ Rob Cheney and Ian Hendry, in need of an optometrist on the day, who managed a 30 point haul.

In the Individual stakes it was Jordan Grosvenor who stood tall, with 42 points on his card.

He was 2 points clear at the end of the day with Craig Dunn, eating away at his handicap again, with Charlie Howe and Andrew Bourke on the same score.

Jordan is just getting into the more regular appearance on the course, and this is aiding his accuracy.

He had a very good 41 on the front nine off his 16 handicap and then did likewise on the back finishing with a nice birdie on the last hole.

The New Nearest The Pins Sponsors ongoing from Saturday were – Bridgestone Mining 1st

by Tony Hendry at 74cm, Griffins Leading Edge

by Chad Porter at 215cm, Parkes Ready Mixed Concrete 9th by Andrew Bourke at 99cm, the Westlime 11th by Phil Bishop at 233cm, the Gulf Western Oil 17th by Wayne Tucker at 179cm.

The lucrative money hole was won by Wayne Tucker at 179cm.

Ball winners were Craig Dunn, Charlie Howe, Andrew Bourke 40, Rob Cheney 39, Nathan Johnston, Wayne Tucker, Peter Magill 38.

The winners on Saturday were Jack Elliott (pictured) and partner Andrew Bourke who compiled a solid 32 points.

PHOTO: Jenny Kingham

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A little too hot for bowls LADIES BOWLS

Parkes Railway Bowling Club bowler Robbie Hill competed in the Mid West Region Single Finals.

PHOTO: Jenny Kingham

Memorial triples success RAILWAY BOWLS

By PAUL LEWIN

Wednesday, January 22 saw 24 bowlers roll up for Social Bowls.

Winners were Gene Rapp and Kevi Hynds winning 19+8.

Runners Up were Paul Lewin and Denis Daley winning 17+14.

Marble 21 came out and the Margins were 5, 8, 9, 14, 17 & 17.

The Jackpot this week is a whopping $676.00.

The Parkes Services Club Power Play Pairs Round 6 was played on Thursday, January 23.

Weekly winners were High Rollers, Low Rollers and Rhinos.

Leaving the Rhinos on top from the High Rollers and Low Rollers.

Only 10 players rocked up for Social Bowls on Saturday, January 25 with lots of bowlers playing championships.

Winners were Lea Tanks and Pauline Currey winning 15+3.

Runners Up were John Corcoran, Myra Townsend and Dave Littlewood winning 13+6.

On Sunday, January 26 we had our inaugural running of the Chris Dunn Memorial Triples Australia Day Bowls, proudly sponsored by Chris’ family and we thank them for their support and for honouring our mate.

We would like to thank everyone involved in making the day so special, especially Chips and Bung on the BBQ, Jed behind the

bar and Pete for catching our memories.

Winners with a massive 3 wins +32 were Junior Thorne, Geoff Leonard and Andrew Trotman.

Runners Up were Marty Fitzpatrick, Stevie Torrens and Paul Townsend with 3 wins +13.

Club Championships In the Major Singles Geoff Leonard played Paul Kirwan.

Geoff led 5 nil after 3 ends. Paul got it back to 5 all after 5 ends.

Geoff got out to 10-5 after 8 ends and 17-7 after 12 ends. Geoff kept it going to win 25-9.

In the Major Pairs Lea Tanks and Juicy Daley played Ray Griffith and Tony Bright.

Griff and Brighty led 5-1 after 3 ends and 9-2 after 6 ends.

Griff and Brighty led 16-5 after 9, 20-7 after 11 ends and ran away with it 29-11.

In more Major Pairs action we had Peter Creith and Peter Job play Dave Johnson and Blake Strudwick.

Dave and Blake led 10-1 after 5 ends and 11-7 after 10 ends.

Dave and Blake led 15-10 after 14 and 15-14 after 17 ends.

The Peter’s got it back to 16 all after 19 ends and hit the lead for the first time since the first end 17-16 after 20 but Dave and Snake picked up a 3 to win the game 1917.

In the Club Fours we had Wally Grant, Goerge Greenhalgh, Helen Clark and Dale McGlone play Bill

Dodd, Terry Clothier, Dave Ford and Greg Howlett.

Team Grant led 4 nil after 3 ends. Team Howlett got it back to 5 all after 8 ends and 7 all after 11 ends.

After 14 ends it’s 10 all. Team Grant lift and after 17 ends they lead 14-11 and they go on with it to win the game 18-12.

Pennant Trial We have a Trial against Dubbo Macquarie on Saturday, February 8 at 10am.

Please let Lewi know if you are unavailable. Teams will be out shortly for this.

BPL Cup We will be hosting some rounds of the BPL Cup qualifiers at our club.

Starting Friday, February 21 at 6pm and running every three weeks we should have plenty of fast paced action.

Nominations will be available shortly on bowlslink.

This week we have Social Bowls on Wednesday, January 29 at 1pm.

The Parkes Services Club’s Power Play Pairs on Thursday 30th January at 6pm and Social Bowls on Saturday, February 1 at 1pm. As always names in half an hour before start times, everyone is welcome and quality new loan bowls are available at the club.

For those interested in having a roll of bowls, please note the following.

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Social Bowls means anyone and everyone is welcome to come have a game.

If it’s your first time this is where you start.

Just come to the club on the desired day at least 45 minutes prior to the advertised start times and see one of our dedicated volunteers and we will assist with getting you sorted and some bowls and point you in the right direction.

Social Bowls is competitive without being too serious.

Players general use this time as practice. We have some experienced bowlers that are always happy to play with and help new learning bowlers.

We have our Thursday Evening Barefoot Twilight Bowls going now, that is a great way to start and learn the game.

Please feel free to call in to the club at anytime to have a chat.

Quickshine Punters Club Calling all punters. Punters club starts this Saturday so still time to get in on the action. Runs for 40 weeks.

3 different clubs. $2 week. $5 week. $10 week.

Chance of winning some good cash. $2500 top prize in the Melbourne Cup sweeps. And some keno action too.

All info on the board at the club or msg/ring benny Mac for more details. 0407171711.

See you at the Railway!

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Just a few dates for the diary, girls: Tuesday, 11 February – a shared lunch, cake and pavlovas to celebrate Frances’ birthday! Please bring a small savoury plate for lunch, followed by the cake and pavs. Come and say g’day to everyone about 12.30pm!

Tuesday, 18 February – trading table, gifts to the value of $15 please.

March 18 – our Gala Day - Garden Party theme.

Just keep in mind we are catering for the Open Pennants on each Sunday from February 23 to March 23. Helpers will be required, please consider (see Lea).

Nominations are now open for Club Major Pairs and will be open for two weeks only. Find your partner soon!

To play social bowls next Tuesday, 4 February, call the club, 6862 1446, between 9am–9.30, with play to begin at 10am. All welcome.

Stay cool, ladies!

SSAA news: Five shooters near perfect scores

By BRIAN DRABSCH Last Sunday saw 8 shooters attend the Deep Lead Shooting Complex on the Back Trundle Road and shot at standard targets at both 25 and 50 metres for a collective score of 500 points.

TARGET RIFLES: 25M, 50M, TOTAL • Jeff Charlton 250, 248, 498.

• John Davis 250, 246, 496.

• Dave Tanks 250, 245, 495.

• Brian Drabsch 250, 242, 492.

• Beverly Drabsch 244, 206, 450.

FIELD RIFLES • Ron Cunningham 249, 241, 490 • Jim Nash 227, 206, 433.

• Harry Schaumburg 226 for 25m only.

Our next shoot is at 10am Sunday 2/2/2025 on a feral animal target.

Shooters are reminded that if you rely on the SSAA to hold a shooters license you have to attend four shoots for target and two for hunting, and reminders will be sent out in the next two weeks.

If you require a test for a new license just ring Brian for an appointment on 6862 1969.

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Wisdom leads way on Australia Day PARKES BOWLS

By MARTY TIGHE

Championship matches In the Major Pairs match played last week Guy Ellery, as a substitute for Joe Davies, led for Skipper Tony Riordan against Brett Frame and Mick Went.

Guy and Tony started the match well to lead by 4 shots after 9 ends, leading by 9 shots to 5.

Unfortunately, they were only able to win just 4 more ends.

Brett and Mick found their form after a sluggish start and were too good, as they finished over the top of Guy and Tony. Brett and Mick won the match by 19 shots to 13.

Australia Day bowls Thirty-six bowlers enjoyed the Clubs’ traditional Australia Day Triples bowls carShane Hodge, Annie and Sam Teague are regular supporters nival on Sunday. of Australia Day bowls.

PHOTOS: Supplied The carnival was again Green, gold and bold on the day were Jock Townsend, John Wright and Brian Townsend. generously sponsored by Parkes Services Club. Bowlers and carnival organisers recognise the generosity and support of our club and bowls that is always provided by the great team and the management at the fabulous Parkes Services Club.

Bowlers also appreciated the presence of our Australia Day ambassador for Parkes Shire Mr Tasman Cassim, together with Tim Keith who each joined in with bowlers to congratulate all bowlers and winners on the day.

The winners on the day were Dave Reilly, Maureen Miller and Cherie Frame.

Runners-up were Colin Hayward, Ron Hornery and John Corcoran who, between them, would have nearly 200 years combined bowls experience!

The generosity of prize money from the Parkes Services Club also extended to the Round Winners of Dave Parker, Rodney Ford and Lyn Ryan, also Shane Hodge, Sam and Annie Teague who are regular supporters of Australia Day bowls.

A report on bowls wouldn’t be complete without mentioning Ian Simpson, Steve Ryan and Tony Riordan who were also chuffed to be on Steve Turner, Elaine Miller and Joanne Simpson looking flash Australia Day Committee president Tim Keith, Dave Reilly, Maureen Miller and Australia Day ambassador Tasman Cassim. the dias. A great day enjoyed in their bright t-shirts on Australia Day. by all, despite the heat.

Col Miller proved too strong second half of the game, but The triples game featured ‘show me the money!’ ing pair of Geoff and Bruce.

Townsend on rink 13 is when it mattered the most, were soundly defeated by A see-sawing scoring game some of the most experiThursday social bowls against Rob Lacey, Bob Free- team Wright.

Warm humid conditions was played between Marty enced bowlers in the club now irrelevant.

Mike Valentine and Gary Post game, this rink was man and Tony Riordan, wingreeted 18 social bowlers Tighe and Tony Riordan when Jim Blake, Graham DaMcPhee enjoyed a comfortlast Thursday who played 3 against Colin Hayward and vis and Colin Mudie took on drawn as the Lucky Rink to ning by 22 shots to 17.

Despite leading by 2 shots able roll and win over Ethan the formidable trio of Noel select number 7 in the Lucky games of pairs and 1 game of Warren Bevan. after the 17th end, team Ri- Lacey and Mick Simpson, Colin and Warren matched Johnstone, John Ward and Rink competition. triples.

Young Ethan, despite be- ordan were over-run by the winning by 26 shots to 11.

Ron Hornery and Ian Marty and Tony, shot for shot John Corcoran.

Ethan and Mick tried hard Corky, as he is affection- ing on the losing team in the fast-finishing trio of Ward, Simpson had a close win over until the 2 old heads comGeoff Smith and Bruce Orr, bined nicely to win 3 con- ately known, who ages like game, successfully drew the Woods and Miller who won all game, but winning only 5 secutive ends and establish a red wine, and similarly is lucky number 7, and won the each of the remaining ends. ends for the whole game was winning by 17 shots to 15.

Ron and Ian scored 5 shots 3 shot lead after the 14th end. bowling better with age, led $270 Lucky Rink draw. Gary, John, and the 2 Cols’ won by never going to end well.

The lucky rink draw for Marty and Tony then his team well as they went Brian and John were quickly 22 shots to 17 over team Rion the 4th end to lead by 7 $100 was not won, and now shots and continued to bowl scored 6 shots, followed by end for end against an in- Ethans’ new best friends, as ordan.

Joanne Simpson, John sits at $110 next Thursday. well together, to lead by 14 3 shots on the 15th and 16th form big Jim Blake, ‘Popeye’ they shared the spoils. For Social bowls are played ends, lifting their spirits to Davis and Colin ‘I don’t need the record, John and Brian Carr and John ‘P&O’ Wright shots to 6 after 11 ends. a hearing aid to bowl’ Mudie. defeated Ethan and Gary by were too strong for Jim each Thursday and Saturday Geoff and Bruce won 7 of enjoy a handy 5 shot lead.

Blake, Dave Parker and at 1pm, names in by 12.30pm After a tight tussle, team 22 shots to 15.

Colin and Warren won 4 the remaining ends to close Colin Mudie, winning by 26 and, as always, the ‘friendly to margin to just 2 shots after shots on the next 2 ends, Mudie won by 20 shots to 17, club’ welcomes all visitors shots to 17. to take the lead again by 19 courtesy of winning 5 con- Saturday social bowls the final end.

The game was as good as to play social bowls. Ladies Sixteen social Bowlers esRon and Ian were pleased shots to 18, with 2 ends to secutive ends in the second caped the air-conditioning over by the 12th end when bowls are played on Tuesday. half of the game. to pack their bowls away, bowl.

Friday raffles and memThe score in the pairs game at home to sweat through 2 team Wright led by 14 shots Marty and Tony won the fifeeling pleased the game finbers draw are held from nal 2 ends, to win the game between Ethan Lacey and games of triples and 1 pairs to 5. ished when it did.

Team Mudie staged a 7pm. The members draw Ron and Ian won by 17 by 22 shots to 19, over Colin Gary McPhee who played game.

John Ward, Col Woods and mini- comeback over the jackpot is now $1500. against John Carr and Brian shots 15 over the fast-finish- and Warren.

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Gong for Sarah as sport stars recognised

By CHRISTINE LITTLE She’s tackled hundreds of kilometres on foot, including on the international stage and through the Goobang National Park.

Now distance runner Sarah Hartin is the Parkes Shire Sportsperson of the Year for 2024.

Recognising the shire’s most outstanding sportspeople on Sunday during the Australia Day celebrations, the 32-year-old was awarded the top gong ahead of her fellow talented nominees Jack Westcott in hockey and last year’s winner Danielle McDonald in motorcycle racing.

Relatively new to the sport, Sarah completed her first half marathon in 2020 only 16 months after her first daughter was born, igniting her passion for long-distance running.

She won her first trail race last year and finished in the top 10 of her first international 100km race.

She also established the Parkes Running Group (PRG), a supportive, inspiring group of locals who train together every week.

During 2024, Sarah planned and completed a 130km endurance run through the Goobang National Park, which included members of the Parkes Running Group pacing with her as she moved through six stages of the run.

She also had a film crew accompany her journey and there are plans for the film called Project Goobang to premiere in Parkes in April.

“I was doing 100km training weeks,” Sarah said.

“It was mainly to put Goobang National Park on the map... to showcase what’s out there.

“It’s super untouched, not many people have been there or know what’s there.”

Sarah also trains a number of young athletes, including Ryker Moore who has taken out this year’s Junior Sportsperson of the Year.

“For the establishment of a new sport in Parkes, her running achievements and willingness to help out our young aspiring runners, Sarah is a worthy winner,” Sarah’s award nomination read.

Ryker Moore was up against 18 other junior athletes vying for the Junior Sportsperson of the Year title.

“By far this is the largest field of nominees and the most difficult category from which to select a winner,” Parkes Sports Council chairperson Al Gersbach said.

“This category was bristling with very talented and outstanding sports stars of the future including three national champions in Riley Horsbrough for clay target shooting, Henry Kross for squash and Ryker Moore.”

Ryker has excelled in the field of athletics as a sprinter in the 200m, 400m and 800m, winning multiple state titles and most recently coming first in Australia for the 400m and 200m mixed relay at the Australian Athletics Championships in Adelaide, where the relay team set a new championship record.

TEAM OF THE YEAR This year there were many outstanding team efforts.

In this category the nominees were Parkes Marist U16s (rugby league), Parkes Boars Ladies (rugby), the Parkes Spacemen (rugby league) and winners the Parkes Under 16 Boys Hockey Team.

The Parkes Under 16 Boys were named joint winners at the NSW State Championships in Division 1.

They made it to the semi-final and showed determination in claiming

Parkes Under 16 Boys Hockey Team are the team of the year - Jett Johnstone, Baxter Brown, Pj McPherson, Sam Westcott, Archie Daley, manager Jim Daley, coach Ian Westcott and Hayden Arndell.

Senior Sportsperson of the Year is Lee Hodge for her player, manager and coaching roles in hockey.

Coach of the Year went to Angela Bottaro-Porter who’s given 20 years to Parkes Soccer.

the win, 1-0 over Newcastle.

Unfortunately, due to the fields being flooded and deemed unplayable for the final, the boys were declared joint winners with Northwest Sydney.

In the round games Parkes and Northwest Sydney played out a 0-0 draw.

“The Under 16 Boys were punching above their weight at state, and Parkes punches above its weight in hockey,” team coach Ian Westcott said.

SENIOR SPORTSPERSON OR TEAM This category is once again dominated by hockey players and included the Casey Miles, Maureen Massey, Denise Gersbach, Dean Powter, Mandy and lan Westcott, and Lee Hodge.

With the award going to Lee this year, she’s managed to fit a lot into 2024 as a player, manager and coach.

On the back of bringing home a gold medal with the NSW Over 70s and a bronze with the NSW Over 40s teams, both in an assistant coach role, Lee represented Australia Masters as a player in the Over 45s team at the Indoor World Cup in Nottingham and as an assistant coach with the Over 55 Women’s Team at the World Cup in Auckland.

Locally, Lee has coached and mentored juniors through to masters players for many years and this year facilitated training for Parkes’ masters players in the lead up to state and national championships as well as the World Cups.

Lee was an integral member of the Parkes team that took home the Division 2 Indoor State Champion-

Parkes’ most recognised referee Chris Reynolds in touch football is our Referee of the Year.

ships as well as being a member of the Parkes Over 45s Team that finished joint state champions and the Parkes Masters Team that finished on top of the Western Masters League competition.

“It is for her all-round contribution to and participation in women’s masters hockey that the committee recognises Lee as the Senior Sportsperson for 2024,” Mr Gersbach said.

COACH, TRAINER OR MANAGER OF THE YEAR This award recognises excellence in coaching, training or managing a team in a team sport, with nominees including Jason O’Bryan ( junior rugby league), Lee Hodge for hockey and Angela Bottaro-Porter for soccer.

Angela was recognised for her service to soccer in 2024 when she was awarded life membership of the Parkes and District Amateur Soccer Association.

She’s been involved with Parkes Soccer for more than 20 years starting as a player and being a valuable referee, coach and committee member.

Angela was also awarded the Female Regional Coach of the Year at the recent Football NSW Coaching Conference.

An emotional Angela proudly accepted her award on Sunday.

“I love my sport,” she said.

She added that she would like to see and that she always strives to get more people involved in volunteering.

REFEREE, UMPIRE OR OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR This award recognises excellence and dedication, encouraging those who take on this crucial

The Long Service and Dedication Award went to Barbara Weaver.

role in sport.

And this year’s recipient is Chris Reynolds for touch football.

Chris is passionate about and dedicated to the sport of touch football, in particular officiating as a referee.

He spends many hours dedicated to supporting, encouraging and developing younger referees at grass roots level within the Parkes Touch competition.

He’s a certified level 6 referee (the highest possible grading) and has represented the Parkes region at many tournaments, most notably being selected to referee at the Masters Touch Football World Cup in England in 2024.

“Chris is Parkes’ most recognised referee in recent times, having received this award numerous times in the past for touch and last year for rugby,” Mr Gersbach said.

Chris said at the awards presentation that volunteering is still well alive in Parkes.

LONG SERVICE AND DEDICATION Finalists in this category included long-time coach and previous award recipient Helen Magill and Barbara Weaver for swimming.

The award went to Barbara for her five decades of service to Parkes Swimming.

As a qualified and accredited coach, Barbara has played a crucial role in developing swimmers’ skills and helping them achieve their goals, including qualifying for state and national championships.

She’s been instrumental in organising events and activities, such as the ‘come and try’ days, which aim to attract new mem-

Wayne Osbourne in soccer is the Administrator of the Year.

bers and provide opportunities for prospective swimmers.

Her mentorship has led to numerous successes for the club’s swimmers, including representing their schools in various competitions and achieving state qualifiers.

“Barbara’s commitment to the Parkes Swimming Club and her efforts to nurture young talent have made her a respected and valued member of the local swimming community,” Mr Gersbach said on Sunday.

“In fact many of us here today have been taught to swim by Barbara.”

Barbara said swimming is a life skill and something she’s been very passionate about for 50 years.

“I could have done anything but [there’s] joy and a wonderful feeling of teaching children to swim,” she said.

“I encourage all the grandparents, you can be as old as me and still get that wonderful feeling.”

ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR This award recognises excellence in sports leadership and administration, with finalists including Rachel Rice and Andrew Thomas who both oversaw growth in touch and junior league, and Wayne Osbourne in soccer.

This award recognises Wayne’s leadership at the helm of Parkes Soccer over a number of years, which culminated in his life membership award in 2024.

Wayne has been a driving force for Parkes Soccer who have seen some major improvements in its facilities including changeroom upgrades, drainage, parking and a new storage facility.

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Our sports people of 2024

Back, Bella Blume, Jane Grosvenor, Jane Mattiske, Jenine Watson, Narelle Richardson, Ali Messner (manager), David Mike (coach); front, Denise Gersbach, Kath Boicos, Sue McGrath, Amy Billett.

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Sarah Hartin is the Parkes Shire Sportsperson of the Year for 2024, pictured with her six-year-old daughter Rhylee.

PHOTOS: Christine Little

National athletics champion Ryker Moore is the Junior Sportsperson of the Year.

■ Full story of our Australia Day sport award winners and more

photos can be found on page 19.

Masters strike gold at indoor hockey nationals The Parkes Over 50s Masters Women’s team has returned home victorious, claiming gold at the prestigious Hockey Australia Masters Indoor Challenge in Canberra from January 20 to 22.

Competing in the competitive Over 50s division, the team delivered an outstanding performance, going undefeated through the three-day competition before sealing the gold medal match with a composed 3-1 victory.

The tournament attracted some of the best Masters Indoor Hockey players from across Queensland, Tasmania, NSW, Victoria and the ACT, showcasing the exceptional standard of competition.

Parkes rose to the challenge, displaying grit and precision in every game.

The team’s round matches set the tone for their dominance, with decisive wins of 3-1 (scorers: Jenine Watson, Denise Gersbach, Kath Boicos), 3-0 (Narelle Richardson 2, Amy Billett), and 4-0 (Denise Gersbach 2, Jenine Watson 2).

They overcame a nail-biting semi-final to emerge with a 2-0 victory (Jenine Watson, Jane Mattiske), paving the way to their gold medal success.

In the grand final, the Parkes women showed their class with a composed and structured performance, defeating their opponents 3-1.

Goals from Kath Boicos, Jenine Watson, and Narelle Richardson capped off an incredible campaign.

The team owes much of its success to their experienced coach David Mike, who has been guid-

ing Parkes Masters indoor hockey for over 17 years.

With his wealth of experience coaching at both Australian and NSW levels, Mike’s leadership was instrumental in shaping the team’s strategy and cohesion throughout the tournament.

Reflecting on their success, coach David Mike praised the team’s dedication and teamwork.

“The women demonstrated exceptional discipline, structure, and composure in every game,” he said.

“This gold medal is a testament to their hard work and passion for the sport.”

The team’s indoor hockey season is far from over, as two Parkes teams are set to compete in the NSW Masters State Championships in Goulburn starting on January 31.

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