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Open the gateway

The Parkes Gateway development at the junction of the new Newell Highway bypass and Henry Parkes Way (Condobolin Road).

CONSTRUCTION on a state-of-the-art service centre, located within the Parkes Special Activation Precinct (SAP) along the new Newell Highway bypass, has begun.

The news was announced this week following a sodturn ceremony on the site of what will be the BP Highway Service Centre at the junction of the new bypass and Henry Parkes Way (Condobolin Road), to the west of the

Construction begins on new service centre new roundabout.

The development by the Stevens Group, in partnership with Parkes Shire Council and the NSW Government’s Regional Growth Development Corporation (RGDC), is also located at the Parkes SAP’s northern gateway that will connect the precinct with the Parkes town

centre and Newell Highway.

The first stage of the project commenced construction in late 2024, with bulk earthworks, servicing and road infrastructure underway.

Once complete the Highway Service Centre will be anchored by BP with a convenience store, truck drivers

lounge with showers, laundry and diner, and 26 heavy vehicle parking spaces to provide a much needed rest stop on this significant transport route.

Stage 1 of the northern gateway is set to coincide with the completion of the bypass in mid 2025.

“Wednesday’s modest sod-

turning ceremony belies the significance of this crucial development,” Mayor of Parkes Shire Neil Westcott said.

“This project is more than just a service centre; it serves as the gateway to the heart of national logistics and the Parkes Special Activation Precinct.

PHOTO: Supplied “We are thrilled to partner with esteemed developers like the Stevens Group and BP, whose involvement underscores the quality and national importance of this site.

“This development will not only serve the Newell Highway but also the expansive 4700-hectare Eco-industrial Special Activation Precinct.”

Along with the service ■ Continued on page 3

7 DAYS A WEEK 22-36 Parkes Road, Fo bes (Next doo to Bunnings)

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Rex may be nationalised if no private buyer for airline

By Kat Wong and Jacob Shteyman for AAP The federal government could buy out regional carrier Rex Airlines if a suitable private sector bidder can’t be found.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the government would work with Rex administrators to find a buyer committed to providing ongoing service to the regions, value for money and good governance.

If that falls through, Labor will begin working on contingency plans - including preparations for a potential Commonwealth acquisition.

“The collapse of Rex ... endangers access of these regional communities throughout Australia to our capital cities and to the connectivity that is so vital for the quality

of life, so vital for these local economies as well,” Mr Albanese told reporters in Merimbula, on the NSW south coast.

During the previous coalition government, Rex received substantial Commonwealth support in the form of JobKeeper payments and direct funds, Mr Albanese said.

But without strings attached to the payments, Rex expanded beyond its means into capital city routes, leaving it in a “financial mess” that his government now had to deal with.

This will be the second attempt to sell Rex after it fell into voluntary administration in mid-2024.

Federal Transport Minister Catherine King said it was evident through the first sales process that without government support, a private sale was unlikely to be successful.

“My department will work with successful bidders on an incentives package from the Commonwealth government,” she said.

“It is absolutely critical for regional communities that Rex continues to operate and continues to provide those services.

“We know they are flying 41 different routes every single week, and on 22 of those, they are the only airline that is available to communities to get to medical appointments, to get businesses working, to get people in and out for tourism.”

Questions were raised over the government’s role in Rex’s future after it acquired $50 million of debt from Rex’s largest creditor to ensure the airline could continue operations and loaned up to $80 million so the carrier could run regional routes until the end of June.

Should Rex be nationalised, it would be the first time a federal government has owned an airline in three decades after Qantas was privatised in 1995.

Deputy opposition leader Sussan Ley blamed the government’s “failure of management” for allowing Rex to go under in the first place.

“Governments shouldn’t own airlines,” she told Sky News.

“Because that means that taxpayers own them and taxpayers pay for them.”

Mr Albanese said when markets failed, the government had to intervene in the aviation sector and look out for regional communities.

“We know internationally, Air New Zealand next door is owned more than 50 per cent by the government,” he said.

“The reason why governments have intervened in airlines around

the world, whether you look at Singapore, BA got bailed out, Alitalia, Lufthansa, as well as of course the Middle Eastern Airlines, are all connected with their governments.

“There’s a reason for that, because aviation plays a critical role in communities.”

The government has also guaranteed Rex’s regional flight slots at Sydney Airport until October 2026.

The Transport Workers’ Union said nationalising Rex would be a significant turning point in building an aviation industry for the “public good”.

“This announcement ... is a huge moment for the aviation industry,” national secretary Michael Kaine said.

“This is a vital step towards a future where aviation actually works for the people of this country, not its overpaid executives.”

WHAT’S ON in and around Parkes 150TH ANNIVERSARY February 21-23 The Anglican Ministry at St George’s Church is celebrating 150 years this year with some exciting events planned over three days in February. Friday will see an open house with live music at 4pm and a guest talk at 7pm. A celebration dinner at the Parkes Services Club on the Saturday at 6.30pm and a celebration and Thanksgiving Service at 10am on Sunday. See advertisement on page 5. Call 6862 1868 or visit their website parkesanglican.org.au for more details.

COUNTRY SOUNDS Saturday, February 22 Country Sounds returns in February! 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.

BOGAN GATE PAINTING WORKSHOP Monday, February 24 Bogan Gate Community Memorial Hall will be running a painting workshop for seniors.

The workshop will commence at 10:30am.

Participants will need to bring their own canvas. Please contact Shelley on 0428738172 for more information and to book your place.

END OF SUMMER PARTY Friday, February 28 Parkes Bowling and Sports Club is saying goodbye to summer with an End Of Summer Party. It kicks off from 6pm with social bowls at 6.30pm, live music - Noah Dorin from 8pm-11pm, and there will be a jumping castle, kids giveaways and 30 raffle prizes.

LIBRARY LEGO WORKSHOP Tuesday, March 4 It’s LEGO time for students in years 1 to 4. Have some fun at the Makerspace using LEGO BricQ Motion kits and engage in STEM learning, experimenting with forces, motion and interactions in the context of sports. The

Australian Wrestling Superstars is proudworkshop starts at 4pm and ends at 5pm.

Numbers are limited so get in quick. Book- ly joining forces with Peak Hill Roosters Rugby League Club to raise funds for ings can be made at the Parkes Library.

Parkes PCYC team to compete in the Nations of Origin tournament during NAIDOC WELCOME TO PARKES week 2025. Head on down to the Parkes Wednesday, March 5 Are you new to the Parkes Shire? Join Leagues Club and show your support when Parkes Shire Council at the Cooke Park Pavil- the Superstars of AWS put it all on the line ion at 5:30pm to 7:30pm for this free event in a bone-crunching, body-slamming, to learn about local services, meet council- high-flying night of live pro wrestling aclors and staff, and enjoy prizes and raffles in tion. Doors open 6.30pm, show starts at a welcoming atmosphere. RSVP by February 7pm and tickets can be found at https:// 23 by completing the form via https://bit.ly/ events.humanitix.com/live-pro-wrestlingWelcomeToTheParkesShire2025, email coun- parkes-leagues-club-charity-supershowfor-parkes-pcyc. Proceeds from ticket sales cil@parkes.nsw.gov.au or call 6861 2333. will go to Parkes PCYC team for Nations of Origin 2025.

GREAT MOSCOW CIRCUS March 6 to 9 At the Parkes Showground The Great Mos- INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY LUNCHcow Circus will be ready to entertain you and EON your family. With superstar international ex- Sunday, March 9 The International Women’s Day luncheon treme acts this is a circus performance not hosted by the Parkes Que Club at the Parkes to miss.

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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 stalls and kids zone with live music too. 2025 also marks 100 years of John Deere tractors.

COMMUNITY FIBRE ARTS EXHIBITION OPENING Saturday, March 15 The opening of the Community Fibre Arts Exhibition will be held at 10am to 12pm on Saturday, March 15 in the Coventry Room at the Parkes Shire Library where entry is free.

The exhibition will be opened until Saturday, April 12. The exhibition will see art entries including applique, knitting, crochet, felting, sculptural, basketry, creative embroidery, collage, weaving and more. Make sure to check it out.

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Fundraisers part of Gail’s cancer journey

By CHRISTINE LITTLE Each year Musica Arioso in Parkes raises money for charity at its end of year recital.

Usually director and teacher Gail Smith likes to donate those funds to Father Chris Reilly’s Youth Off The Streets program with the notion of “children helping children” her motivation.

But in 2024 she wanted to make it a little more personal.

“Each year we like to donate whatever money we raise from our concert,” said Gail, who’s been teaching music for 30 years and founded Musica Arioso nine years ago this year.

“I like to donate to Father Chris Reilly’s Youth Off The Streets, helping to get children off the streets...

I’ve been doing that for four or five years.

“But with my diagnosis I wanted to support the McGrath Foundation Breast Care Nurse and Can Assist.

“They run on funds the community raise.”

Gail was diagnosed with breast cancer in February last year and she is immensely grateful to her friends who insisted she go for a mammogram.

“I just flippantly said ‘I can’t remember the last time I went for a breast screen’ and they said I needed to go and book in,” Gail said.

“And later on they called to see if I had made an appointment.

“I hate to think where I’d be if I hadn’t.”

Musica Arioso’s Gail Smith presented Parkes McGrath Breast Care Nurse Di Green a cheque, as did Hannah Symonds and Leonie Patterson (right) to Pat Bailey from Parkes CanAssist.

PHOTO: Jenny Kingham The mammogram revealed Gail had a 15cm mass in her left breast.

She had a double mastectomy where 14 lymph nodes were removed and all 14 were cancerous.

“It blows your mind and I had no idea,” Gail said.

She said she had started to notice changes in her body but had put them down to menopause and being rundown.

“It turns out those symptoms are early symptoms of cancer,” she said.

“For women who have bigger breasts and thicker breast tissue, it hides, you don’t know it’s there.”

Musica Arioso held 60 performances over three concerts in music and drama on November 17 for family and friends of its students.

A total of $3400 was raised from

ticket prices, as well as raffles that featured 12 prizes generously donated by local businesses.

The money was split in two with $1700 going to Parkes McGrath Foundation Breast Care Nurse Di Green and the other half going to Parkes Can Assist.

Gail was very pleased with the outcome.

“Di Green’s wage is subsidised be-

tween the McGrath Foundation and NSW Health but that’s it,” she said.

“What I didn’t know is anything else she needs [to do her job] she has to raise herself.”

And as many may know, Parkes Can Assist is run by volunteers and whatever funds are raised or donated to them is given back to supporting and financing local cancer patients through one of the hardest times in their lives.

“There are lots of other charities that rely on fundraising that people are unaware of - like there’s wigs for cancer patients done through Janice Cassidy, and Michelle Mikita at Mikita Barbershop shaves and styles your hair at no charge to you,” Gail said.

“So there are those quiet achievers in our town, then there’s groups like Georgie’s Pantry who can help you with groceries.

“Because of having no immune system [with treatment] I couldn’t work in childcare, so I lost income.”

Gail also raised additional funds for Di Green and Can Assist early on in her journey with the full support of the Parkes Musical and Dramatic Society.

Before her operation last March Gail shaved her head in front of the entire cast of Annie during one of its rehearsals.

She raised $2000 and donated half each to Di Green and Can Assist.

“My hair was something I could have control over,” Gail said.

Sod turn marks start of service centre construction ■ From page 1.

centre, the northern gateway will include a future fast food, commercial and business park.

“Stevens Group is very proud to be part of the Parkes Special Activation Precinct. It is fantastic to see progress on-site on a project we have been working on for many years,” said Development Director of the Stevens Group Jason Capuano.

“This first stage of the 20ha Parkes Gateway Precinct will be a state-of-the-art Highway Service Centre that will provide much needed infrastructure to service the Parkes SAP and heavy vehicles using the Newell Highway.

“Future stages will provide a great opportunity

for industrial and trade retail businesses to be located closer to their customers.”

Minister for Regional NSW Tara Moriarty said the Newell Highway is the longest and one of the busiest transport routes in regional NSW and that traffic brings opportunities for further growth and investment in the Parkes region.

“With its prime position on the Newell Highway, the Parkes Gateway will offer unique business spaces with highway frontage and the ability to host infrastructure like data centres that will support improved regional networks,” she said.

BP Senior Vice President of Mobility, Con-

venience and Midstream Australia and New Zealand, Paul Augé added Parkes is a key transport corridor for many drivers, from family road trips to truck drivers travelling across the country.

“This strategic location complements our national network well, offering drivers a convenient place to rest, refuel and recharge for the rest of their journeys,” he said.

Special Activation Precincts are part of the $4.2 billion Snowy Hydro Legacy Fund, dedicated to major and transformative infrastructure projects that will benefit regional NSW. For more information visit www.nsw.gov.au/ parkessap

Managing Director Stevens Group Brett Harrod, Parkes Mayor Neil Westcott, Joanne Harvey from BP Australia, Director of Parkes and Moree SAPs Troy Anderson from Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation, and Development Director Stevens Group Jason Capuano, at the sod ceremony.

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Isabella’s passion for performing arts

By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK After a big year in 2024 for our 2025 Parkes Young Citizen of the Year, Isabella Hughes, shows no signs of slowing down in 2025.

In 2024 Isabella was a part of the Pulse Alive Show in Sydney.

Pulse Alive is a large-scale event held every March at Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney Olympic Park.

The event provides highquality opportunities in performing arts for students and teachers from NSW public schools.

Being a part of the show for Isabella included rehearsals from 9am to 5pm from Sunday to Friday and performing shows on the Thursday and Friday nights which were 9am to 10pm days.

Following this Isabella took part in a week long Pulse Alive program in Moree where she had the opportunity to share her love of dance with kids who don’t have the same opportunities to participate in dance and performing arts.

“It was a different experience to me because normally I’m the one that’s being taught and not teaching,” Isabella said.

“It was a good experience because it means that I get to broaden my knowledge and my skills which could eventually help me in the future.”

Isabella’s favourite part of this experience was seeing

everyone come together at the end of the week and perform the final performance.

“It’s a satisfying feeling.”

Isabella was lucky enough to be selected to participate in the Pulse Alive show and tour again this year.

This year she will be a part of the Pulse Alive show where she will perform on March 19 and 20 in Sydney.

Instead of touring Moree she will be taking the trip to Broken Hill to teach more kids some performing arts skills.

“I’ve never been anywhere close to Broken Hill before so I’m excited to go somewhere and work with some new kids and more people a part of the company,” she said.

Isabella said the tour is important because it teaches kids to give everything a go.

“It doesn’t matter if it’s not your background,” she said.

“Even the kids who didn’t dance or they didn’t sing, they just gave it a go and it turned out really good. A lot of them found hobbies out if too. Just take the opportunity.”

This experience was one of the many reasons Isabella was nominated for Parkes Young Citizen of the Year.

Last year Isabella also took part in an eight month mentorship with Regional Futures for Theatre where she was mentored by actor Kate Smith.

Isabella, with Kate’s guidance worked towards the fi-

nal showcase where Isabella performed a dance and monologue.

Isabella also achieved her Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award.

“We went to Berry in April and we completed a practical camp where we had to hike 12km, kayak 14km and take part in a lot of team building activities.”

In July Isabella returned to Berry and completed a 20km hike which Isabella said was very muddy, as well as a 15km kayak accompanied by more team building activities.

In October she took part in the final camp.

To add to all of her achievements for last year the year 12 Parkes High School student was also elected as a prefect for the senior leadership team for 2025.

When Isabella arrived at Cooke Park for the Australia Day ceremony she was confused why everyone was congratulating her on her nomination as she had no idea she was nominated for 2025 Parkes Young Citizen of the Year.

“It’s a very big honour, I was in shock because it was the last thing I was expecting,” Isabella said.

This year Isabella hopes to continue stepping outside of her comfort zone.

“Last year was a big year, there are a lot of things happening this year too so I’m just excited,” Isabella added.

Isabella Hughes performing at the Pulse Alive show in Sydney last year.

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Isabella performing with a group of students in Moree.

SETH KING IS OUR STAR OF THE WEEK Seth King is the Star of the Week for demonstrating our Core Values (In Praise, Love, and Trust), making a great start to the year, and consistently showing enthusiasm in all aspects of school life.

P A R K E S

SHOWGROUND ENTRANCE V I C T O R I A S T R E ET

6 - 9 MARCH

THUR 6 7:00 pm

FRI 7

SAT 8

7:00 pm

3:00 pm 7:00 pm

SUN 9 11:00 am

What is your favourite subject?

Mathematics In your free time, what do you like to do?

Play computer games What is your favourite food?

Pizza What do you like most about Holy Family School?

The basketball court What are your strengths?

I’m good at counting What would you like to be when you grow up ?

A chef

CHARLS CHEN IS OUR STAR OF THE WEEK Charls Chen Is the Star of the Week for demonstrating our Core Values (In Praise, Love, and Trust) and for always participating enthusiastically in all school events.

What is your favourite subject?

English In your free time, what do you like to do?

I love fishing What is your favourite food?

Chicken and beef kebab What do you like most about our school?

Gaining new knowledge and skills What are your strengths?

Fishing and computer games What would you like to be when you grow up?

A car mechanic

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Community Newsletter NOTICE OF WORKS

COUNTRY SOUNDS Get ready for a night of incredible music and entertainment as Parkes Shire Council proudly presents Country Sounds at the Pavilion! Brace yourself for a stellar lineup featuring: Robbie Mortimer, Tyla Rodrigues, Baedan Faint, and Gracey Jones.

For more information or to book your free ticket, visit: bit.ly/CountrySounds2025

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE Parkes Shire Council wishes to advise of the following temporary road closure and parking restrictions in Parkes for the Country Sounds at the Pavilion fireworks display.

A closure of the laneway alongside the Council Chambers, between Bogan Street and Cecile Street, and the two carparks located either side of the Post Office is scheduled for Saturday, 22 February 2025.

The Council carpark (Post Office Carpark) will be closed from 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm. During this time, no cars are permitted to park in the area.

Parking restrictions will be in place along the northern side of Cecile Street, between Bogan and Welcome Streets, along with the western side of Welcome Street, between Cecile Street and the St Vincent’s De Paul building.

The Council Carpark (Council Carpark) will be closed from 6:00 am - 9:30 pm.

Residents and businesses are requested to always exercise caution when around the work area and to follow the instructions of Traffic Control staff onsite.

Should you have any queries in relation to this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Council’s Operations Department, on 02 6861 2333.

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES Closing date

Grant name

21 February 2025

Stronger Communities Round 9

21 February 2025

Communtiy Building Partnership

31 March 2025

Essential Grants

For more info, visit Council’s website or contact the grants team at grants@parkes.nsw.gov. au

Council wishes to advise that LED pedestrian lighting will be operating on the crossing outside the Broadway Hotel on Clarinda Street, Parkes.

This installation is a 12-month trial aimed at improving vehicle and pedestrian interactions by reducing the crossing distance. The flashing lights will be activated by detecting pedestrian movement and will also feature a manual button, ensuring that the lights only flash when required.

The lights are scheduled to be operational from Monday 24 February 2025.

Your feedback during this trial period is welcomed.

If you have any queries regarding these works, please contact Council’s Acting Project Engineer, Mr Liam Willoughby, on 02 6861 2333, or email Council at council@parkes.nsw.gov. au.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Parkes Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from Businesses in Parkes for the rental of a Dining Platform.

Your EOI should be addressed to council@parkes. nsw.gov.au outlining the location of where in the vicinity of your business you would like to place the Dining Platform.

A draft Agreement is available for review on Council’s website. EOI’s close Friday 7 March 2025. An Expression of Interest does not guarantee acceptance.

If you have any queries, please contact Council’s Manager Facilities, Sharon Ross, on 02 6861 2343.

WELCOME TO THE PARKES SHIRE If you are new to the Parkes Shire, Council invites you to join us at our Welcome to the Parkes Shire event.

This free event will be held on Wednesday 5 March 2025, 5:30pm-7:30pm at Cooke Park Pavilion. Come along and learn more about our local services, meet our Councillors and staff, and enjoy prizes and raffles in a welcoming atmosphere!

Please RSVP by 23rd February 2025, by emailing council@parkes.nsw.gov.au, or calling 6861 2333.

For more information, visit Council’s website.

PUBLIC NOTICE SHEEP TENDER Notice is given that Parkes Shire Council has impounded one (1) Dorper (sheep) and two (2) cross breed sheep from the Trundle area on Tuesday, 23 April 2024.

The owner may claim the animals by providing appropriate identification and paying all expenses incurred by Council. To arrange collection, please contact Council’s Ranger on 6861 2373.

If not released, the sheep will be sold by public tender, which closes at 12 noon on Monday 3 March 2025. All tenders must be lodged in the Tender Box at Council’s Administration Centre, or emailed to tenders@parkes.nsw.gov.au.

Please note that the lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Tenders should be clearly marked “Sheep Tender” and addressed to: The General Manager Parkes Shire Council PO Box 337 PARKES NSW 2870

Entry forms for the Fibre Arts Exhibition are due on 28 February 2025. Entry forms can be dropped off to the Coventry Room at Parkes Shire Library between Monday 3 March and Thursday 6 March or emailed to Sharon.Degeling@parkes.nsw.gov.au.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Are you a local Parkes Shire not-for-profit or community based organisation looking for a helping hand? Round 2 of Parkes Shire Council’s Community Financial Assistance Program is open. This round includes General grants of up to $1,000.00 for a specific purpose or event, and Leasing and Licencing grants to request a reduction in leasing and licensing fees on Council owned properties.

For more information or to apply, scan the QR code. For assistance completing your application, contact Council’s Governance team: 02 6861 2333.

Applications close at 5pm, Friday 28th February 2025.

POSITIONS VACANT Position

Closing Date

Preschool Teacher

10 March 2025

For further information on these positions and to apply please visit: bit.ly/ParkesShireCareers www.parkes.nsw.gov.au

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150 years of Anglican Ministry LEFT: Inside the grand St George’s Anglican Church in Parkes.

BELOW: St George’s Anglican Church Women’s Group at the stairs of the church in the 1930s.

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A big celebration for Parkes Anglican Church 1875

The Church of England, Parish of Parkes, was created in 1875 and at that time included several neighbouring towns.

On February 28 the Reverend R J Read became the first Anglican clergyman to be appointed to the Church of England in Parkes.

The first church, a timber building was built the same year and the first marriage solemnised on May 17 at 11am in St George’s Church Parkes between John Mobbs, a gold miner and Susan Hurkett.

This information was taken from the Marriage Register, which Gloria said, clearly indicated that the first Anglican Church, as well as the second and third were all called St George’s.

This first church was destroyed by fire at the end of 1918 or very early 1919, according to the old minute book of St George’s Vestry.

Baptism Register records show the first child baptised on March 14, 1875 was Lillian Jane - parents Robert and Clara Harrison, profession gold miner.

1875 1876

There were 98 baptisms that year 1919 and the number of marriages for the The Sunday school room, the first year, performed throughout the dis- church, was destroyed by fire. trict in homes, in Parkes, Trundle and Incidentally the bell on the present Peak Hill, were nine. day St George’s is the original one from the first Anglican Church in Parkes and 1876 The first St George’s Church was con- has been rung every Sunday for about 150 years. secrated on May 15.

Cliff Cowell rang the bell, which 1878 A site was dedicated at Bumberry for hung on the wooden frame east of its present position, when the Second a church and parsonage.

World War ended in 1945. He was eight 1889 The foundation stone of the second years old.

On August 15, 2020 Cliff rang the St George’s Church was laid on May 23.

About 1889 a church was built at very same bell at 11am to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Victory in the Tichborne at a cost of £100.

Pacific, VP Day. 1906 An organist was appointed for St 1924 George’s at a salary of £20 per annum.

The first Anglican (Church of England) Debutante Ball was held.

1910 A market day, probably the first of 1925 many was held on Easter Monday.

Electric lighting was connected to A telephone was installed in the rec- the church. tory.

By May about £8000 had been colA flower show held about October. lected for a third church.

1911

1926

The laying of the foundation stone The foundation stone for the new at St Stephen’s Bindogundra on De- church was laid on June 16. cember 13.

1927 1912 The first portion of the present The Bishop dedicated churches at St George’s Church was built for £12,000. This building included the Bogan Gate and Tichborne. sanctuary, chancel, north and south 1913 It was moved at a meeting in June transepts tower crossing the vestries, that a new church be built and the side chapel and a portion of the nave, present church be used as a Sunday together with the kindergarten hall beschool but no action was taken at this neath the nave.

The total cost with furniture was stage. £14,000.

1878

1889

1919

1926

The focal point of the western end of the church is the War Memorial Window, symbolising service and sacrifice.

It was a gift from the Parkes RSL Sub-Branch in memory of fallen comrades of Parkes and the district, irrespective of creed, who gave their lives during the 1914-1918 War, the 1939-1945 War and the Korean War.

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150 years of Anglican Ministry

It’s one of the most significant buildings in Parkes, architecturally, and considered to be one of the finest country churches in the state.

St George’s Anglican Church on the corner of Church and Hill streets, standing at an incredible 80 feet high, was built in 1927 at a total cost of £14,000.

It has no arched Gothic windows but the mass and towers still give it a Gothic appearance.

It adjoins the parish hall of 1889 with the north west end of the church added in 1955.

Its architect Louis Williams of Melbourne, a devotee to the interwar Gothic style.

While this glorious structure in the heart of the Parkes township is only 98 years young, its Anglican parish is marking a momentous 150 years of faith, fellowship and service to the community in 2025.

And its congregants are throwing a celebration this weekend to match.

To help mark this incredibly special occasion, here is a brief history of the early years of the Anglican ministry in the Parkes Shire, compiled from the research and history writings of Gloria Dietrich in ‘A history of the Anglican Church of Parkes’ and ‘Parkes 1983-2008 - Generation of Change’ by Elizabeth Butel and Tom Thompson.

150th anniversary events Members of St George’s Anglican Church have unearthed a treasure trove of thousands of photos, historic items and memorabilia, and information on the parish’s 150 years. Even right up to 2024 and 2025.

And it’s well worth a look.

The memorabilia display will be open in the church hall on Friday from 3pm and Saturday from 10am to 2pm.

Reverend Ben Mackay said while it’s fantastic to have so much history on the years gone by, it’s great to show they’re celebrating and looking to the future as well.

FRIDAY 4pm – Open house: Come and explore the historic St George’s Parkes church building, view fascinating memorabilia and enjoy live music performed by talented local musicians.

7pm – Guest talk: Simon Smart from the Centre for Public Christianity will deliver an intriguing talk titled ‘How the Church Is Better and Worse Than You Ever Imagined’.

SATURDAY 6pm – Celebration dinner: A formal dinner will be held at the Parkes Services Club featuring a keynote speaker and reflections on the parish’s journey through the years.

SUNDAY 10am - Celebration and Thanksgiving Service: A joyful worship service to thank God for His faithfulness and to celebrate the future of the parish.

the processional cross is silver and enamel.

All furniture within the church was designed by the architect.

The exterior has noble proportions, the chief feature being the great central tower which rises to a height of 80 feet above the kindergarten floor level.

The last wedding held in the second St George’s Church was on November 7 between Victor Cole and Olive Wilson, and the 1927 first wedding in the new church was The interior of the on November 26 of Owen Gosper and church is of struck brick and many Daisy Iffland. outstanding architectural features 1933 rarely seen in such material in the The Bumberry Church was defluted columns of the chancel arch. stroyed by fire about this time.

The sanctuary is 1935 spacious and has a Trouble began with pigeons on the 10 foot altar of the building and has continued on and off English type, with ever since. viddels and dorsals.

1937 The whole of the altar By 1937 there had been 88 bapand sanctuary furniture is tisms, 30 marriages, 36 burials and hand-wrought.

136 confirmed for that year.

The cross, candlesticks, 1956 vases and sanctuary lamp The church purchased the corner are of hand-wrought block from the Municipal Council. copper and bronze. The 1959 chalice and paten are The St George’s Anglican Youth of hand-wrought silver Centre was dedicated and opened on with precious stones, and November 13.

1927

Members of the St George’s Anglican Church in Parkes were busy preparing the memorabilia display on Wednesday - Cheryl Thompson, Carole Corbett, Betty Somers and Marg Klein. One of the special features in the display is this 1941 Signature tablecloth from the St George’s Church of England Women’s Guild.

PHOTO: Christine Little

1960

Reedy Creek and Mandagery were included in the Parish of Parkes from July.

1961

In July a memorial rose garden was planned, fluorescent lights were installed at the church and in August the rectory was offered for sale.

1962

There was discussion on designs and prices for a new rectory to be built on the southern side of the church grounds, at an estimated cost of £9000.

The old rectory and land adjoining was sole and leased back to the church until the end of December or until the new building was completed.

1975

Church centenary, 100 years since the first Anglican clergyman the Reverend R J Read took up residence and the first church was built.

St George’s Church was classified by the National Trust.

Over these years many diverse groups were formed - ladies guild, men’s club, girls guild, church choir, men’s society, young men’s club, church tennis club, sports committee, girls friendly society,

boys hostel, St George’s Social Club, young wives group, St George Singers, Anglican Women of Australia and St George’s Parish Youth Committee.

Like with most longstanding institutions the Anglican Church of the Parish of Parkes and Peak Hill has faced its fair share of challenges, including changes to the type of ministry and the forms and times of worship. Such changes were intended to accommodate an ageing and declining congregation.

Over the last 40 years a number of renovations and improvements have been carried out to the St George Church buildings.

The crypt, for many years used as a storeroom, was refurbished during the 1980s. A new auditorium was built, as well as a small meeting room and office.

In 1983 the old Shire Chambers in Currajong Street, owned by the church, became the temporary home of the St George’s Economy Shop.

In 1986 new lights were designed and installed in the church, the

parish hall and kitchen were refurbished and parts of the church were re-carpeted.

Late in the 1990s the rectory was altered from two flats to a single home once again.

In previous years it housed the assistant priest but from 2000 it became the home of the rector.

Maintenance is continually carried out, assisted by grants from the Heritage Council and the government, and money raised by the community.

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Among the six Canberra Area Theatre Award nominations Parkes Musical and Dramatic Society received for Annie was Best Production of a Musical.

No win but six nominations ain’t bad There’s no doubt about it, last year’s production of Annie is among the Parkes Musical and Dramatic Society’s best.

The judges involved in the Canberra Area Theatre (CAT) Award nominations saw it that way too.

Annie, a production that was a sell-out by its second week last April received six CAT Award nominations.

The CAT Awards Gala Ceremony was held on February 15 at The Q in Queanbeyan.

And while the Parkes M and D didn’t come away with a winner in an area that covers 27 towns and cities, stretching from Dubbo to as far south as Albury-Wodonga and Merimbula, and includes the likes of Canberra, Campbelltown and Wollongong.

The Society was thrilled with the success of Annie, which had earned the nomination for Best Production of a Musical.

The remaining nominations all for the production of Annie included Russell Tanswell and Brian Townsend for Best Set Design for a Musical; Lyn Townsend, Elisa Massari and Tracey Ross for Best Costume Design for a Musical; Kimberley Ryan as Lily St Regis for Best Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical; and Lyn Townsend for Best Direction of a Musical. Lexi Herden, who was announced last November, was nominated for Best Youth Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical.

Police make arrest

Police have made an arrest in Parkes after a car was stolen from Forbes.

Officers arrested a 19-yearold male, who allegedly crashed the car near the Parkes skate park and fled on foot. He was tracked to the ground outside the units in Welcome Street and arrested.

Jimmy Simmons, Ziggy Parker-Janbroers, Lilith Horkings and Trundle Children’s Centre director Sarah Kilby show Phil Donato how important the shade is in summer and (inset) Preschooler Jimmy Simmons shows State Member Phil Donato how good his counting skills are.

Raft of works to enhance Trundle Children’s Centre

By CHRISTINE LITTLE Trundle Children’s Centre is showing no signs of slowing down as it continues to enhance and expand its facility for the community.

Thanks to a NSW Government Community Building Partnership Grant the centre has received $11,770 for new shade sails that will be added to the outdoor play area.

With extreme temperatures in summer and such a large outdoor space with little shade, the sails are a welcome addition.

“The only shade we had was over the sandpit, the shade sails will give us an extra play area in the heat of summer,” centre director Sarah Kilby said.

State Member for Orange Phil Donato made a return visit to the preschool and long daycare provider to see the sails in the process of being installed.

This old bowling green will no longer be unused - this year it will transform into a bush kindy for the Trundle Children’s Centre.

“I officially congratulated the team on the $11,770 in grants funding they’re receiving for a new play area shade sail I supported,” he said.

“This facility is so important to the community and helps prepare the kids for ‘big school’.”

The shade sails are part of a raft of improvements taking place at

the centre, with its biggest still to come.

The centre that boasts 42 children operates out of what was formerly Trundle’s bowling club and greens, and last year it received $80,000 to build a bush kindy on an unused green, to the left of the centre building.

Bush kindy is an outdoor early

PARKES RSL SUB-BRANCH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Sub-Branch will be held in the Boulevarde Room of the Parkes Services Club, 9 Short Street, Parkes on THURSDAY 27th FEBRUARY, 2025 at 7pm This meeting will be preceeded by the February, 2025, General Meeting 1.

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Nominations for the positions of President, Vice-President, Hon Secretary, Treasurer, Welfare Officer, Pensions Officer, Auxiliary Chairperson and Committee positions on the Clubs Board of Directors close at 6pm on Thursday 12th February, 2023.

learning program that encourages children to play in nature.

It’s a way to take learning outside and connect children with the natural environment.

Initial funds will go towards its plans and landscaping.

Bunnings has donated a chook yard, orchard, native bush tucker plants and a fire pit.

The area will also include bike tracks and climbing trees.

“It’s an additional outdoor educational space,” Sarah said.

“Because we’re limited here it gives us another area to teach in and spend outdoors.”

Dooley Outdoors Landscaping has been tasked with the job with work beginning at the start of Term 2, around May. This all comes on top of work to convert an unused storage shed into a multipurpose room after more than $12,000 was raised and granted, news of which the Champion Post shared in November.

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Celebrate International Women’s Day

By LYNN ROGERS Members of the Parkes QUE Club will celebrate the achievement of women, while also raising awareness of women’s struggles through an International Women’s Day (IWD) luncheon.

The 2025 IWD theme is Accelerate Action for gender equality.

For just $38 per person a fabulous two-course luncheon will be served at the Parkes Services Club and includes guest speakers Rachel Kerin and Margaret Applebee, entertainment, a raffle, and several lucky door prizes.

Last year’s event attracted 200 women and QUE has planned another successful day for 2025.

The celebration will be on Sunday, March 9 at 11.45am.

This early start allows for visitors to browse the displays of art, embroidery and other needlework, as well as browse/purchase from the three stalls of local and hand-made products from local women.

Our guest speakers this year are Councillor Margaret Applebee and local physiotherapist and businesswoman Rachel Kerin.

Kerin Health staff - physiotherapist and businesswoman Rachel Kerin is a guest Parkes QUE Club members Pat McCallum, Fran Dixon and speaker at this year’s International Women’s Day luncheon.

PHOTOS: Supplied Cathy Clarke setting up for the luncheon last year.

Both these women have exciting career and personal stories to inspire all in attendance.

Rachel is a mum of three boys under 5, a farmer’s wife, physiotherapist and business owner of Kerin Health in Parkes.

She leads a team of 22 women who provide 17 different health care services to the Parkes and Forbes area.

Margaret was recently elected to her second term as Deputy Mayor of Parkes Shire Council.

She has been fortunate to work in areas that she has a passion for, including working with people with disabilities.

She is currently a director for Currajong Disability Services.

Her passion for the environment is well known through her

work as local Landcare Coordinator for Central West Lachlan Landcare, overseeing regional and local projects including Homegrown Parkes.

Entertainment from the local Ukulele Group will have us tapping our feet, and plans are underway to run a short mannequin parade of international costumes to highlight the ‘international’ aspect of the day.

A free glass of bubbly or orange juice is available on arrival, so book your tickets early to ensure your place at this annual function.

Tickets, $38 each, are available up to March 4 through www.123tix.com.au/events.

For more information go to our Facebook page Parkes Que Club Inc.

Construction progress on Quorn Park solar farm The Quorn Park Hybrid Farm on the Back Trundle Road in Parkes is progressing with construction as it soon prepares for the installation of the support structures for the solar panels.

Initial activities began with the material import for temporary tracks and working pads which will soon transition to permanent internal access roads.

Vehicle movements towards the solar farm have remained monitored and under control, while the final road upgrade in Henry Parkes Way and McGrath Lane are completed.

Once the upgrade is underway, additional construction activities will begin, including piling which is building the support structures for the photovoltaic panels, perimeter security fencing and foundations.

For landholders, light and heavy vehicles are transiting on Henry Parkes Way, McGrath Lane and Back Trundle Road as goods and personnel are transported to the site, generally this occurs between 7am and 5.30pm Monday-Friday.

Meanwhile Enel Green Power Australia, owners of the project, officially rebranded to Potentia Energy in December last year.

“This brand change represents a strategic evolution of the joint venture entity owned

by Enel Green Power and INPEX and an exciting new chapter for our company in Australia,” a spokesperson said.

“With unwavering support from our shareholders, Potentia Energy is poised to set new standards for the renewables sector in Australia.

Quorn Park Hybrid Farm plans to employ local workforce.

“While our name and brand identity have evolved, we remain fully committed to accelerating Australia’s energy transition and driving the potential for a sustainable future.”

Potentia Energy has been actively working towards building enduring positive legacies within the communities where they operate.

The Quorn Park project team took part in the Parkes Elvis Festival in January as part of this commitment.

“Potentia Energy had a stall at Cooke Park from January 8-11 where our team was able to share information about Quorn Park Hybrid, and solar and renewable energy more generally, answering questions about our project, who we are and what we do, while

giving away resources on renewable energy, and Potentia Energy branded merchandise,” the spokesperson said.

“Our team enjoyed the festival atmosphere and fully embraced the Elvis legacy by dressing up, and stepping back in time to celebrate his iconic influence.”

Potentia Energy said its committed to a Creating Shared Value (CSV) approach during the lifetime of the project.

It intends to work closely with the local community to enhance the economic and social conditions in the area and proactively share benefits within the community.

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“It is expected the project will create significant local employment and supply opportunities during construction.

“Potentia Energy will work closely with the main contractors to identify capability and capacity in the local area.”

Potentia Energy and Beon Energy Solutions - the Engineering Procurement and Construction contractor for the project are aiming to maximise opportunities for local contractors and suppliers to participate in the project through the provision of goods and services to the project site and workforce.

Beon Energy Solutions plans to employ a local workforce to support the construction of the project, roles that include labourers, truck drivers, cleaners and plant operators.

The specifics of these roles will soon be made publicly available by recruitment agency Chandler MacLeod. For more information visit www.jobsinsolar.com. au, or contact Chandler MacLeod at jobsinsolar@chandlermacleod.com.

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Aussie Biscuits cracks sales records

Forbes-based disability enterprise Aussie Biscuits has smashed sales records, increasing its business revenue by 30 per cent in November last year (compared to October), despite months of ongoing setbacks and hurdles.

The humble bikkie factory pumped out more than 272,000 twin packs of its buttery treats, breaking its record for its most productive month by 15 per cent.

The jam drop flavour remains the most popular biscuit.

Aussie Biscuits reopened its online shop and shopfront in January, after closing since June 2024 while the business worked through big corporate orders and dealt with a series of equipment issues.

Since it was hit with floods in December 2022, Aussie Biscuits has focused on rebuilding both its bricks and mortar, and its team.

Production Coordinator Damian Little said it’s taken time for the team to rebuild.

“There’s a lot of new faces who naturally have needed time to learn the ropes and become embedded into the team,” Damian said.

“We’ve overcome hurdles with equipment breakdowns, an influx of large corporate orders and just all getting to know each other.

“This has meant we needed to taper back on our engagement with the public through our website and shop to give us space to get back on our feet.

“We are incredibly proud to have achieved such an amazing result, especially considering we haven’t been taking online orders, and our physical shop has been closed.

We’re rapt with the growing support of big businesses, particularly coming from the accommodation sector.”

Aussie Biscuits has a strong focus on business development.

“With continued support from companies like commercial coffee company Espresso Services, and new business growth from

Kevin Green delivering a tray of bikkies to the oven.

Daniel Jones and Wayne Christensen boxing up packs of bikkies at the Forbes factory.

Katherine Fairlie and Lisa Hargans preparing delicious shortbread biscuits for the oven.

Bagging up bikkies at Forbes’ Aussie Biscuits factory.

cleaning supplier Veridia and real estate company BGIS, we have seen impressive growth in our results. Attending large events like the No Vacancy expo over the last few years has significantly increased awareness of the business,” Damien said.

“We’ve seen strong growth in the hotel sec-

tor where more chains like Best Western are looking to stock products with a purpose like Aussie Biscuits.”

With the website back in business and the shop front getting ready to open its doors soon, Aussie Biscuits is excited to see what 2025 will bring.

“We’re looking at product development and environmentally sustainable packaging, which we hope will help us get on the radar of even more big clients this year,” Damian said.

Aussie Biscuits thanks its surrounding communities for their ongoing support.

Invitation to artists for CatholicCare art competition Aboriginal community members of western NSW are invited to put paint to canvas for the 2025 CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes Aboriginal Art Competition.

A total prize pool of $4000 is on offer for the best original works.

CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes has launched the competition to discover and recognise emerging Aboriginal artists in western NSW. Entries close on Monday March 31, 2025.

CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes chief executive officer Anne-Marie Mioche said the organisation was pleased to hold the competition for the fourth time.

She is encouraging emerging Aboriginal artists living in the Diocese of Wilcannia-Forbes, or in communities where its services are available, to enter.

“Each time we’ve held this competition, we’ve received some truly

pool to encourage emerging Aboriginal artists to create and share meaningful artworks that show the rich Aboriginal culture and artistry in western NSW. The winner of first prize will receive $2000, while second prize is $1500 and third prize is $500.

Previous winning artworks have subsequently featured in CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes branding and publications.

Ms Mioche said the competition was warmly embraced by her team.

“I always feel excitement at the arrival of new entries, and I know The 2025 CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes Aboriginal Art Competition is open for entries again. Pictured are the our team members do as well,” she winning artworks in 2023 with judges Bishop Columba Macbeth-Green of the Catholic Diocese of Wilcanniasaid.

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FIRST DAY OF KINDY 2025

Hudson Green was excited for his first day of school with his parents Bryana and Blake Green.

Ben, Heidi and Amelia Oksbjerg.

Mitchell, Adeline and Isabel Taberner.

Michelle and Sahara Hourigan at the first day of school.

Chas Harris joins Lacey-Rose Berude and Archer James at Parkes Christian School for his first day of kindergarten. They are pictured with Amy-Louise Berude.

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Beau, David, Clay and Emma Nyman.

The first day of kindergarten is a family affair - brothers Percy Dad Blake Powell and mum Paige Summerton were excited for Porquet who’s in Year 1 this year and Koda (2), mum Kimberly Bethany Watt was excited for her first day of big Spencer’s first day of kindy.

PHOTO: Christine Little Spicer and new kindie Poppy Porquet. PHOTO: Christine Little school with her mum Jane Watt.

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10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

12.00 Horse Racing. Silver Slipper Stakes Day and Caulfield Blue Diamond.

5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 1. Sydney 500. Day 1. Pre-race and race.

9.15 MOVIE: The Bourne Ultimatum.

(2007) Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, David Strathairn. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 My Way. 1.00 Let’s Eat With George. 1.30 Your Next Cruise.

2.10 MOVIE: City Slickers. (1991) 4.30 Explore TV. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Space Invaders. 8.30 MOVIE: A Star Is Born. (2018) Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott. 11.15 My Life As A Rolling Stone. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 12.30 Farm To Fork.

1.00 10 Minute Kitchen. Return. 1.30 Frugal Foodie. 2.00 4x4 Adventures. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Roads Less Travelled. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 5.00 10 News First.

6.30 The Dog House Australia. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. 8.30 Gogglebox Australia. 9.30 Matlock. 10.30 Ambulance Australia. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU European C’ships. H’lights.

4.35 Wonders Of Scotland. 5.30 The Graveyard Of Truk Lagoon. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Sandi Toksvig’s Woodland Restoration. 8.25 Scotland The New Wild. 9.25 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. 10.20 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. 11.30 Home Jacking. 1.15 The Man Who Died. 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Better Homes. 3.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.00 Escape To The Country.

5.00 Horse Racing. Silver Slipper Stakes Day and Caulfield Blue Diamond. 6.00 Dog Patrol.

6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 I Escaped To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 National Drag Racing C’ship.

Top Doorslammer. 4.00 Counting Cars. 4.30 Supercars C’ship. Sydney 500. Qualifying and support races. 6.30 Supercars C’ship. Sydney 500. Pre-race and race. 7.00 Storage Wars.

7.30 MOVIE: Taken 3. (2014) 9.45 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic.

8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 Get Clever.

10.00 Weekender. 10.30 Weekender. 11.00 The Goldbergs. 11.30 Dream Home. 1.10 Holey Moley Australia. 2.45 Britain’s Got Talent. 4.50 Jabba’s Movies. 5.20 MOVIE: Blue Crush. (2002) 7.30 MOVIE: Back To The Future Part II. (1989) 9.45 MOVIE: Basic Instinct. (1992) 12.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.00 JAG. 2.00 Diagnosis Murder. 3.00 JAG. 4.00 Escape Fishing.

4.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 20. Central Coast Mariners v Western Sydney Wanderers. 7.00 Football Tonight.

7.25 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 20.

Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City. 10.00 NCIS. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Bold. 8.30 Wheel Of Fortune. 10.00 Ridiculousness. 11.00 Farm To Fork. 11.30 Deal Or No Deal. 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. 2.15 ER. 3.00 Doctor Who. 3.45 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 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) 8.45 Ab Fab. 10.15 ER. 11.00 Not Going Out. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes.

6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.30 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.15 Chopped Jnr. Return. 9.00 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.40 Speechless. 10.00 Officially Amazing Goes Bunkers. 10.30 Dragon Ball Super. 10.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 News. 2.30 Breakfast Couch.

3.00 News. 3.30 If You’re Listening. 3.50 News. 4.15 Planet America: Weekend Edition.

5.00 News. 5.30 Asia News Week. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Aust Story. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Back Roads. 8.00 News Tonight.

8.15 Four Corners. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 Foreign Correspondent. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 MOVIE: The Man Who Loved Redheads. (1955) 4.00 MOVIE: Birdman Of Alcatraz. (1962) 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 2. ACT Brumbies v Western Force. 9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match. 9.45 MOVIE: Operation Finale.

(2018) 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.20 Ten Year Old Tom. 2.50 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: Tom Cruise. 10.20 Hudson & Rex. 12.00 The X-Files. 3.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

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6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Death In Paradise. 1.30 Optics. 2.00 Mozart: Rise Of A Genius.

2.55 Extraordinary Escapes. 3.45 The Role Of A Lifetime. 4.30 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. 5.30 Landline. 6.00 Australian Story. 6.30 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.30 Vera. 10.05 The Newsreader. 10.55 Unforgotten. 11.45 Rage.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship.

Round 1. Sydney 500. Day 2. Qualifying and support races. 3.30 Motor Racing.

Supercars Championship. Round 1.

Sydney 500. Day 2. Pre-race and race.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Australian Idol.

8.40 The Hunters. 10.10 Murder In The Outback: The Falconio And Lees Mystery.

12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Surfing Australia TV. 10.30 For The Love Of Pets. 11.30 World’s Greatest Myths And Mysteries.

12.40 To Be Advised. 1.40 Space Invaders.

2.40 MOVIE: Me Before You. (2016) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 RBT. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Married At First Sight. 8.30 60 Minutes. 9.30 9News Late. 10.00 See No Evil. 11.00 The First 48. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Are You RV Safe? 11.00 Luxury Escapes. 11.30 Buy To Build. 12.00 Australian Survivor. 1.30 Cook With Luke. 2.00 The Placemakers: Expedition Kimberley. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 3.00 10 Minute Kitchen. 3.30 All 4 Adventure. 4.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Sunday Project. 7.00 Australian Survivor. 8.30 Matlock. 9.30 FBI. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Austn Superbike C’ship. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU European C’ships.

H’lights. 4.40 Sensei: Australia’s Karate Master. 5.30 The Master Of Submarines.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Ancient Greece By Train. New. 8.25 Emperor: Rise And Fall Of A Dynasty. New. 9.20 Legends Of The Pharaohs. 10.20 Great British Landmark Fixers. 11.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 DVine Living. 11.00 I Escaped To The Country. 12.00 Escape To The Country.

2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Steam Train Journeys.

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

8.30 Vera. 10.30 Extreme Railways. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker.

1.30 Tackling Australia. 2.00 Merv Hughes Fishing. 2.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Motor MythBusters. 5.00 Hustle & Tow. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Die Hard 2. (1990) 11.00 MOVIE: Mercury Rising. (1998) 1.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic.

8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 Get Clever.

10.00 Holey Moley Australia. 11.30 Dream Home. 1.10 Home And Away. 4.10 TBA. 6.00 The Goldbergs. 6.30 Puppy School.

7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent.

8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Bones. 12.30 The Blacklist. 1.30 Ordinary Joe. 2.30 The Resident.

6.00 Morning Programs.

10.00 4x4 Adventures. 11.00 Escape Fishing. 11.30 Roads Less Travelled.

12.00 Navigating The World. 1.00 Diagnosis Murder. 2.00 JAG. 3.00 Australian Survivor.

4.30 What’s Up Down Under. 5.00 Bondi Rescue. 5.30 Diagnosis Murder. 6.30 JAG. 7.30 Matlock. 8.30 NCIS. 11.20 CSI: Vegas.

12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

8.00 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. 2.05 ER. 2.45 Not Going Out. 3.15 Doctor Who. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.30 MythBusters. 5.25 Love Your Garden. 6.10 Amazing Spaces.

7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Louis Theroux: African Hunting Holiday. 9.00 Planet America: Weekend Edition. 9.50 Love On The Spectrum. Final. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 3.50 Play School Art Time. 4.05 Grace’s Amazing Machines. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Octonauts And The Caves Of Sac Actun.

6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.15 Speechless. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 News. 2.30 Aust Story. 3.00 News. 3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 Landline. 5.00 ABC News With Auslan. 5.30 ABC News Regional. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 Foreign Correspondent. 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. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop.

10.00 Getaway. 10.40 Skippy. 11.10 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 12.30 MOVIE: Rich And Strange. (1931) 2.15 MOVIE: The Scarlet Blade. (1963) 4.00 MOVIE: The Bridge At Remagen. (1969) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Rambo 3. (1988) 10.30 The Closer.

11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.30 Jeopardy! 3.35 ABC World News Tonight. 4.05 PBS Washington Week. 4.30 Queer Sports. 5.45 Domino Masters. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 10.10 WWE Legends. 11.45 Hoarders. 12.40 The X-Files. 4.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.30 Monty Don’s Spanish Gardens. Final. 3.30 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure: Paris To Istanbul. 4.15 Extraordinary Escapes. 5.05 This Is Going To Be Big. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. 8.30 The Newsreader. 9.25 Love Me. 10.20 MOVIE: Sunday Too Far Away.

(1975) 11.50 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) Keep your keen Cat’s Eye focused on

TAURUS

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) As much as you prefer

(March 21 to April 19) Having second thoughts could be a good thing, even if you’re determined to go through with your plans.

You might find it worthwhile to take a fresh look at how things have been set up.

(April 20 to May 20) Financial matters could continue to be a problem until you’re able to straighten out some of the more pesky situations. Once this happens, the rest should be easier to unsnarl.

GEMINI

(May 21 to June 20) Family matters once again take center stage and should be dealt with competently and quickly.

Again, insist that others take on their fair share of the responsibilities.

CANCER

(June 21 to July 22) Your creative pursuits seem to be running into a roadblock. But rather than blame outside factors, look within to see if you might be holding back your efforts for some reason.

relevant aspects of this new situation in your life. Don’t be distracted by trivial matters. You need the pertinent facts before making a decision.

doing things on your own, continue to accept help if you still need to resolve the problem that affects your project. Meanwhile, some cheerful news is about to come your way!

LIBRA

SAGITTARIUS

(November 22 to December 21) Savvy Sagittarians will look for work-related answers on their own rather than relying on unproved assumptions. It might take more time to do so, but the payoff is worth it.

CAPRICORN

(December 22 to January 19) Your aspects continue to favor family issues, with a special emphasis this week on changes in and around your home. Get everyone to suggest what they would like to see done.

AQUARIUS

(September 23 to October 22) While you might begrudge the added time it will take to get your project from point A to B to C, etc., you could benefit from the facts that will emerge over this expanded time span.

(January 20 to February 18) A matter you thought had been settled still might produce surprises. Best advice: Continue to gather facts to bolster your position just in case you need to produce them quickly.

SCORPIO

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) While your instincts are

(October 23 to November 21) Regarding your workplace suggestions, be prepared to produce the facts to counter reactions from skeptics who feel like your approach is unreasonable or even impossible.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your wisdom is only matched by your generosity, making you the sort of friend everyone hopes to have.

usually right when discerning ’twixt truth and deception, you could benefit from doing more research on the new “prospect” that you’ve been pitched.

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon.

1.00 To Be Advised. 2.45 Surveillance Oz. 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. 9.10 Suits L.A. New. 10.10 St. Denis Medical. 11.10 Lopez Vs. Lopez. 12.10 Friday Night Lights. 2.00 To Be Advised. 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 Getaway. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. 9.00 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators. 10.10 To Be Advised. 11.10 9News Late. 11.40 First On Scene. 12.05 Tipping Point. 1.00 Hello SA. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Australian Survivor. 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 Australian Survivor. 9.00 NCIS: Sydney.

10.00 10’s Late News. 10.25 NCIS. 11.25 The Project. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis.

3.00 Shepherdess. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Secrets Of Royal Gardens. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Sicily With Michael Portillo. New. 8.25 Wilderness With Simon Reeve. 9.35 Inside Sydney Airport.

10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Wisting. 11.50 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 Bargain Hunt. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Sydney 500. H’lights. Replay. 3.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Sydney 500. H’lights. Replay. 4.30 Storage Wars.

5.00 American Resto. 5.30 American Pickers.

6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 8.30 Adventure Gold Diggers. 9.30 Tougher In Alaska. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic.

8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 TBA. 10.30 House Rules. 12.00 Angel. 3.00 New Idea Test Kitchen. 3.20 TBA. 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 The Blacklist. 1.30 Alias.

2.30 The Resident.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. 8.30 Reel Action. 9.30 What’s Up Down Under. 10.00 Snap Happy. 10.30 Navigating The World.

11.30 Diagnosis Murder. 12.30 JAG. 1.30 Charmed. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 FBI. 11.20 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. 2.00 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 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.10 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 9.35 Eat The Invaders. 10.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 3.55 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures.

4.25 Nella The Princess Knight. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 The Deep.

7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.

7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Operation Ouch! The Life Fix. 8.40 The Crystal Maze. 9.30 Street Science. 9.50 Merlin. 10.35 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 Foreign Correspondent. 11.00 News. 11.30 7.30. 12.00 News. 12.30 Q+A. 1.30 News. 1.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.50 World’s Greatest Transportation Marvels. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Angry Silence.

(1960) 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.

2.00 Who Gets To Stay In Australia? 3.05 Wine Lovers’ Guide. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.05 Living Next Door To Putin. 7.05 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The Price Of Truth. 10.10 The Weekly Football Wrap.

10.40 Forged In Fire. 12.25 Four Years Later. 1.35 Late Programs.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. 2.00 Miniseries: In Our Blood. 3.00 Nigella Bites. 3.25 Grand Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners.

9.15 Media Watch. 9.35 Q+A. Return. 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. 11.10 Planet America. 11.40 Late Programs.

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon.

1.00 To Be Advised. 2.45 Surveillance Oz. 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. 8.00 The 1% Club UK. 9.00 The Hunting Party. 10.00 The Irrational.

12.00 Friday Night Lights. 2.00 To Be Advised. 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. 10.20 9News Late. 10.50 My Feet Are Killing Me. 11.40 The Equalizer. 12.35 Tipping Point.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Australian Survivor. 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 Australian Survivor. 9.00 NCIS. 10.00 FBI: Most Wanted. 10.50 10’s Late News.

11.15 The Project. 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Secrets Of Royal Gardens. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.35 Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive. 10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Prisoner. 12.10 Fargo. 1.55 Earth’s Natural Wonders. 3.00 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 Deadliest Roads. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic.

8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 TBA. 10.30 House Rules. 12.00 Angel. 3.00 My France With Manu. 4.00 Glee. 5.00 Bondi Vet. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 CSI. 8.30 CSI: Miami. 9.30 CSI: New York. 10.30 CSI: Cyber. 11.30 Bones. 12.30 The Blacklist. 1.30 Alias. 2.30 The Resident.

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

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

5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Bull.

11.15 FBI. 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. 2.10 ER. 2.55 Doctor Who. 3.40 Would I Lie To You? 4.10 MythBusters. 5.05 Love Your Garden.

5.50 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 6.40 My Family. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Fisk. 9.00 Double Parked. 9.50 Optics.

10.20 ER. 11.05 Not Going Out. 11.35 Late Programs.

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

4.25 Nella The Princess Knight. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 The Deep.

7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.

7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 Deadly 60. 9.10 Badgers: Their Secret World.

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. 10.15 Four Corners. 11.00 News. 11.30 7.30. 12.00 News. 12.30 Breakfast Couch.

1.00 News. 1.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

11.30 My Favorite Martian.

12.00 Days Of Our Lives. 2.00 Good Karma Hospital. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Warlords Of Atlantis. (1978) 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.

2.35 Queer Sports. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.10 Underground Worlds. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Dark Side Of Reality TV. 10.20 Black Comedy In America. 12.10 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 1.00 The Devil You Know. 2.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Call The Midwife. 2.00 Miniseries: In Our Blood. 3.00 Nigella Bites. 3.25 Grand Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 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 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 The Role Of A Lifetime. 9.20 Queerstralia. 10.25 The ABC Of. 10.55 ABC Late News. 11.10 The Business. 11.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon.

1.00 MOVIE: Thicker Than Water. (2019) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The 1% Club UK. 8.30 Ludwig. 9.45 How To Poison Your Husband. 11.15 Breathtaking. 12.15 Covert Affairs. 1.15 Travel Oz. 2.00 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. 10.00 9News Late.

10.30 Casualty 24/7. 11.30 The Equalizer.

12.15 Tipping Point. 1.05 Your Next Cruise.

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 The Dog House Australia. Return. 8.30 Elsbeth. 9.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. 10.25 10’s Late News. 10.50 The Project. 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. 3.00 Where Are You Really From? 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Ancient Superstructures.

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

6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Lord Lucan.

8.35 The Jury: Murder Trial UK. New. 9.30 Rogue Heroes. Return. 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Pagan Peak.

12.05 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 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 Lewis. 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. 12.00 Angel. 3.00 The Goldbergs. 3.30 Black-ish. 4.00 Glee. 5.00 Bondi Vet. 7.00 Judge Judy.

7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 MOVIE: Hitch. (2005) Will Smith.

11.05 First Dates UK. 2.00 The Resident.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 NBL Slam. 8.30 Jake And The Fatman. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 JAG. 1.30 My Life Is Murder. 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 Jake And The Fatman. 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. 2.00 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 My Family. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 This Is Going To Hurt. 9.15 Queen Of Oz. 9.45 ER. 10.30 Not Going Out. 11.00 Rage. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 3.00 Play School. 3.40 Mecha Builders. 4.25 Nella The Princess Knight.

5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 The Deep.

7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.

7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Operation Ouch!

8.40 Doctor Who. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 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 Planet America. 11.00 News. 11.30 7.30. 12.00 News. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless.

11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.50 New Tricks. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Passionate Stranger. (1957) 5.30 Our Yorkshire Farm.

Final. 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.

2.20 Cryptoland. 3.20 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.50 WorldWatch.

5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.10 Underground Worlds. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Risky Business. (1983) 10.20 Shoresy. Return. 1.20 Letterkenny.

2.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News.

12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch.

2.00 Miniseries: In Our Blood. 3.00 Nigella Bites. 3.25 Grand Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 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 ABC Late News. 11.05 Late Programs.

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon.

1.00 MOVIE: Curious Caterer: Forbidden Fruit. (2024) 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: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. (2018) Lily James, Amanda Seyfried, Meryl Streep. 10.50 To Be Advised. 12.30 Damnation. 1.30 Travel Oz. 2.00 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 Travel Guides. 9.00 MOVIE: The Hangover.

(2009) Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis. 11.00 9News Late. 11.30 First On Scene. 11.55 Tipping Point. 12.45 Pointless. 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 Gogglebox Australia. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. 9.40 Law & Order: SVU. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project.

12.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. 3.00 Shepherdess. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Ancient Superstructures. 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.

9.30 Boiling Point. New. 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Golden Boy. 11.55 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. 11.00 American Pickers. 12.00 Pawn Stars. 1.00 Highway Patrol. 2.00 The Force: BTL. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Jade Fever. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Pawn Stars Do America. 8.30 MOVIE: Bad Boys For Life. (2020) 11.05 MOVIE: S.W.A.T. (2003) 1.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic.

8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 TBA. 10.30 House Rules. 12.00 Angel. 3.00 Jabba’s Movies. 3.30 Black-ish. 4.00 Glee. 5.00 Bondi Vet. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 Kitchen Nightmares. 8.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 9.30 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back. 10.30 First Dates UK. 12.40 Kitchen Nightmares. 1.30 Late Programs.

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

11.30 JAG. 1.30 My Life Is Murder. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder.

5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 Blue Bloods.

10.20 FBI. 11.20 Jake And The Fatman.

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. 2.40 Doctor Who. 3.25 A Bite To Eat. 4.00 QI. 4.30 MythBusters. 5.20 Love Your Garden.

6.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces: Snow Special. 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. 10.45 ER. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 3.00 Play School. 3.40 Mecha Builders. 4.25 Nella The Princess Knight.

5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 The Deep.

7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.

7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Operation Ouch!

8.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.20 Chopped Jnr. 10.05 Merlin. 10.50 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 Aust Story. 11.00 News. 11.30 7.30. 12.00 News. 12.30 Kitchen Cabinet.

Final. 1.00 News. 1.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.50 To The Manor Born.

3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Pure Hell Of St Trinian’s. (1960) 5.30 Filthy Garden SOS. New. 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 The Fast History Of. 6.10 Underground Worlds. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Triumph: Jesse Owens & The Berlin Games. 10.10 Homicide. 12.55 Inside The Christchurch Mosque Attack. 1.50 Late Programs.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 1.00 The Newsreader. 2.00 Miniseries: In Our Blood. Final. 3.00 Nigella Bites. 3.25 Grand Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure: Paris To Istanbul. 9.20 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. Return.

10.05 The Role Of A Lifetime. 10.55 ABC Late News. 11.10 Late Programs.

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FIRST DAY OF KINDY 2025

Proud as punch, mum and dad Ineke and Grant McLuckie wished Fletcher all the best on his first day at Middleton.

Dad Luke Williams, little brother Theodore (4), Sebastian Williams and mum Nicole Williams were full of smiles on the first day.

Wishing James Freeland (left) a happy first day was mum Leanne Freeland and siblings Ethan and Lucy who’s in Year 2 this year.

Dad Bryce Bennett, mum Tiarnah Maddams and baby sister Naehlarnie (seven months) with Nixon Bennett on his first day of kindergarten.

Nora Tolhurst was already adding and counting numbers before she walked in the door. She’s pictured with mum Sheena Tolhurst.

Hudson Knight was all ready for big school, he’s pictured with mum Alyssa Carius, dad Matthew Knight and sibling Addison Knight (1).

PHOTOS: Christine Little

Dakota Meers already made herself comfortable in her new classroom.

Excited for his first day was Connor Huppatz, with his family mum and dad Kyle Huppatz, Tabitha Podetti and little sister Georgia Huppatz (2).

Pippa Allen was all smiles with mum and dad Tash and Tim Allen.

Hayden Janssen was ready to take on the world, pictured with mum Rachel Nicholson and little sister Olivia Janssen (2) on his first day of kindy.

Big brother Xavier Duff who’s in Year 2 this year comforted little brother Huxley Duff.

Mum Cassidy Martyn with her big kindergarten student Lilli Godwin.

Ethan Paradowski was all ready for his first day of school, he’s with his family little brother Myles (18 months) and dad and mum Matthew and Alyce Paradowski.

It was a proud day for Alec Bateson and Naomi Johnson as they watched their little girl Georgia Bateson start big school.

Olivia Guise, new kindy Thea Pearce and Paul Big brother Tyler Clark who’s in Year 1 this Pearce were excited and nervous for the first year and dad Jeremy Clark walked new kindie Maleaha Clark to her classroom. day of school.

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Trusted local journalism is key for factual reporting

META’S plans for the removal of fact-checking services on content posted to its platforms and the government’s decision to introduce age limits for access to social media has brought a renewed focus on the importance of regional, rural and local news publishers, according to Country Press Australia (CPA).

Andrew Schreyer, Country Press Australia president, said publishers have never been tasked with so many layers of responsibility, and it’s never been more vital for the work they do to be appropriately recognised and valued by government and the broader community.

“The decisions local newsrooms make about content, photo selection, accuracy, fairness, balance and integrity go to the heart of the craft of journalism,” Mr Schreyer said.

“Our papers don’t engage in clickbait, they don’t produce or publish fake AI content, they work hard to ensure mis and dis information are not allowed to fester in the communities we serve.”

Mr Schreyer said the vast majority of Country Press Australia publishers are the only local media outlet with

Our papers don’t engage in clickbait, they don’t produce or publish fake AI content, they work hard to ensure mis and dis information are not allowed to fester in the communities we serve.

- ANDREW SCHREYER, COUNTRY PRESS AUSTRALIA PRESIDENT

boots on the ground in these communities, producing public interest place-based journalism that fulfills a vital role in our democracy.

“Country Press Australia is disappointed at Meta’s decision to abandon third-party fact checking on its Facebook

and Instagram platforms in the US. “Third-party fact checking has not yet been abandoned on Meta platforms in Australia, however the move in the US may be an indication of Meta’s intentions worldwide and is a worrying develop-

ment regardless.”

Equally, Country Press Australia has welcomed Communications Minister Michelle Rowland’s strong comments that came in the wake of Meta’s announcement and her support for high quality fact checked information for

the public, such as the placebased public interest journalism produced by Country Press Australia’s 240 member mastheads.

“We are also heartened by comments from eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant on the harms of social

Casual speeding is the biggest cause of trauma on NSW roads

media and the responsibility to comply with Australian law,” he said.

“The mis and disinformation that spreads on Meta’s platforms are harmful to people’s health, wellbeing and to social cohesion.

“This information can be hard for consumers to recognise.

“The removal of third-party fact checking will see the levels of mis and disinformation on social media increase exponentially.

“Without any fact checking mechanism the rates of mental health issues caused by social media will no doubt rise.”

He commended the government for its recently announced News Bargaining Incentive and News Media Assistance Program funding which will help Country Press Australia member publishers continue to produce the quality local public interest journalism that is so well trusted by its audiences.

“Professionally produced local public interest journalism, such as that produced

by Country Press Australia mastheads, is the antidote to mis and disinformation and this has been well recognised by the government,” he said.

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RURAL

Share your products at Homegrown Parkes

By MARG APPLEBEE CENTRAL WEST LACHLAN LANDCARE Homegrown Parkes Expressions of Interest close on Friday, February 21.

We have been overwhelmed with applications for our March 29, Homegrown Parkes event.

As everyone kicks back into the new year, school, work etc, we have been receiving more stallholder applications.

If you have been tossing up whether to throw your towel in the ring, now is the time that the rubber hits the road.

We are pleased to welcome some new stallholders this year. Some local, some regional.

Our food vendors just about cover every type of request

for brekky, morning tea and lunch….and something to take home for afternoon tea.

We are estimating that our event will welcome approximately 2,500 – 3,000 people, based on our previous events.

This will be an opportunity for local and regional businesses who are processing, repurposing, sewing, propagating or producing fabulous local products to share their skill and products.

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

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

We will continue to place a small fee on stallholders for our October event.

We want to keep the event as accessible as possible, particularly for small stallholders.

The fee of $30 will assist with covering the costs to sustain the event.

We have switched up the program slightly, but the good news is that we still have fabulous inclusions.

All this with the intent of highlighting processes for using locally produced food and products with the aim of encouraging locals to have a go and grow in their own backyard, your cupboard or your porch and make it yourself.

We want to keep these demonstrations and workshops as short, informative and entertaining as possible, so if there

is a demonstration that you would like to see, make sure that you provide feedback after the event.

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

Applications can be found on our Homegrown Parkes page via the Central West Lachlan Landcare website.

Don’t forget that Crop Swap will be part of our next event as well!

For further information on this article, please go to www. centralwestlachlanlandcare. org, twitter, facebook or Instagram @cwllandcare

Shelley Nutley from Tumbling Downs is registered for Homegrown Parkes. EOI for Homegrown Parkes Stallholders/Food Vendors close on Friday.

PHOTO: Supplied

Trade weight lambs lift $5 reaching $215/head at Forbes sales CATTLE SALE Monday, February 17 Yarding 1145 (down 86) Number eased this sale with agents yarding 1145 head.

Quality was very mixed with both well bred and secondary cattle penned.

The usual buyers were present and competing in a better market.

Yearling steers lifted 10 to 15c with those to feed selling from 338 to 387c/kg.

Finished lines to processors sold from 330 to 360c/kg.

An improved offering of heifers saw prices lift 8 to 10c/kg for the better types.

Processors paid from 280 to 340c with those to feed receiving 255 to 320c/kg.

Heavy steers and bullocks were limited but reached 360c/ kg.

Grown heifers sold from 275 to 315c/kg.

Cows were 15c better with heavy 2 score from 255 to 281c and 3 score from 278c to 302c/kg.

The best heavy bull reached 293c/kg.

mixed quality Merinos making up the majority.

Prices were $6 to $10/head dearer and more in places.

Merino ewes sold from $70 to $170/head.

Crossbreds received from $73 to $155 with Dorper ewes reaching $150/head.

Merino wethers sold from $116 to $177/head.

FROM MLA’S NATIONAL LIVESTOCK REPORTING AGENCY

Numbers lifted this sale with both and mutton showing the increase.

SHEEP SALE Tuesday, February 18 Yarding 34,900 (up 9050) Numbers lifted this sale with both and mutton showing the increase.

Lamb quality was similar to previous sales with both well

PHOTO: File

finished and secondary lines penned.

Most of the usual buyers were present and competing in a firm to dearer market where quality was once again rewarded. Trade weight lambs 22-24kg lifted $5 selling from $170 to $214/head.

Heavyweight lambs to 26kg sold from $199 to $225 while extra heavyweights were firm to $6 better to receive from $220 to $290/head.

Carcase prices averaged from 790c to 830c/kg.

Mutton numbers lifted with

PIG SALE Friday, February 14 A much smaller yarding today saw a lift in sow numbers and prices improved 10c to 20c p/kg.

Boars also improved 5c to 10c p/ kg. There where no bacon yarded, pork was also in short supply and was firm on last sale. Suckers where also in short supply and prices lifted $10 to $15 p/head mainly on the heavier pigs.

FROM VC REID SMITH LIVESTOCK

8 PARKES ROAD, FORBES Office: (02) 6852 1466 • Matt Coady: 0455 543 057 CATTLE 24.2.25 CATTLE - MARKET FORBES 17.2.25 1. MCCARRON CULLINANE CHUDLEIGH W/ Grade Low High Class 2. KEVIN MILLER WHITTY LENNON & CO Range Score Price Price 3. FORBES LIVESTOCK AGENCY & CO Yearling 4. NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS 200-280 C2 340.00 340.00 Steer 5. VC REID SMITH 6. AWN LANGLANDS HANLON 330-400 C2 338.00 370.00 7. ELDERS 400+

SHEEP 25.2.25 1. ELDERS 2. NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS 3. MCCARRON CULLINANE CHUDLEIGH 4. FORBES LIVESTOCK AGENCY & CO 5. VC REID SMITH 6. AWN LANGLANDS HANLON 7. KEVIN MILLER WHITTY LENNON & CO

Yearling Heifer

Cows

C3

356.00

377.00

SHEEP - MARKET FORBES 18.2.25 Trend

Class

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Low Price

High Price

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18.1.24

3

125.00

136.00

2

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4

163.00

189.00

4

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198.00

213.00

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211.00

240.00

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113.00

154.00

2

-12

20

330-400

C2

255.00

290.00

-19

400+

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319.00

319.00

10

520+

D2

255.00

281.00

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Twenty-three Parkes individuals, organisations and events were recognised for their achievements at the fourth annual Community Recognition Awards event by Member for Orange, Phil Donato.

PHOTOS:Madeline Blackstock

Honouring those who make shire great Member for Orange, Phil Donato has honoured more than 150 people from the Orange electorate at his fourth annual Community Recognition Awards event at Borenore.

From the 150, 23 Parkes individuals, organisations and events were recognised for their achievements.

Mr Donato personally presented a certificate to each award recipient, endorsed with the speech he delivered in the NSW Parliament to officially recognise them.

“It’s amazing to discover the contributions made by individuals and organisations to our local community, as well as people’s remarkable personal or professional accomplishments,” Mr Donato said.

“Most of these people do not do what they do for any recognition whatsoever, which makes this presentation so much more worthwhile when I see these humble individuals being recognised by members of their community.

“For me, recognising people from our community and celebrating their work, effort and accomplishments is one of the most rewarding parts of my job as the local Member of Parliament.

“We should all be proud of these people’s efforts, because their motivation and their values are what help to make our region bloom and such a great place to live,” Mr Donato said.

Parkes Early Childhood Centre

Mr Donato said Asha is a progressive young ember of the Parkes Tennis Club and commended her for founding The Hey Sis Project for young women.

Last year Asha was also awarded the 2024 Young Volunteer Achievement Award for 2024 and is now the NSW entrant for the Tennis Australia Awards for the Young Volunteer Achievement Award.

Carolyn Keep Elizabeth MacGregor was recognised for securing a contract with the CanterburyBankstown Bulldogs for its inaugural team in the National Rugby League Women’s competition in 2025.

“I wish to congratulate Parkes rugby league prodigy Elizabeth MacGregor on taking the first big steps to fulfilling her enormous potential in the women’s code.”

Carolyn Keep is a well-known name around Trundle and now across the Orange Electorate and beyond.

Carolyn has supported the Cancer Council for over a decade through her annual Trundle Pink Ribbon Night.

“Carolyn, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, devotes a huge amount of her time to fundraising for the Cancer Council and raising awareness of the disease within the Trundle district and broader Central West.

“Her message to all women, relayed through fundraising events like Pink Night, is if you find a lump, get it checked ASAP.” Trundle Pink Night is now close to raising a total of $200,000.

Parkes CWA

Amii Marchan, PECC director and Bronwyn Dean were in attendance to accept a recognition award from Phil Donato on behalf of PECC. PECC celebrated 70 years of quality care for children in November.

Mr Donato congratulated PECC for being at the forefront of early education and childcare for 70 years in the NSW Government.

Member of the Rural Fire Brigade and the Ann Olsen attended the awards representSecondary School RFS Cadet Program, Terry ing Parkes CWA as they were recognised for Job was recognised by the Member for Or- reaching 100 years. ange for his service.

“During its 100 years, the Parkes CWA membership has worked without fanfare to ensure its community was supported. It has linked with other service groups for the greater good on local and overseas projects.

“The Parkes CWA branch is a wonderful Young Parkes citizen, Asha Munodawafu was recognised for her involvement with the asset, and I congratulate the ladies on their 100th anniversary,” Mr Donato said. community through tennis.

Asha Munodawafu

Elizabeth MacGregor

Trundle Bush Tucker Day

Westonfence “I never cease to be amazed by the ingenuity of people on the land and their problemsolving capabilities,” Mr Donato said in NSW Parliament when acknowledging local business Westonfence.

Mr Donato visited the Westonfence factory in Parkes where he was shown the process of turning discarded chemical drums into resin which is moulded into posts for electrical fence lines.

“Westonfence turns a waste product into a durable fencing material that is easy to install and plays an invaluable role in stock management and the control of feral and native animals.”

For 20 years, the business has produced 21,000km of fencing from 3800 tons of material which would have ended up as landfill.

“It’s great to see this innovative Parkes family company at the forefront of recovering a resource that is underutilized.”

Parkes Craft Corner and Rotary Club

Trundle Bush Tucker Day was congratulated on another successful community event in 2024 by Mr Donato and Parkes Homegrown was recognised and commended for their event for the community.

Tess Woods Tess Woods was acknowledged for her rising career trajectory, fulfilling her enormous potential in shearing.

Tess’s commitment and talent have been endorsed by her appointment as NSW’s representative in the Australian Wool Innovation’s wool ambassadors’ program.

“Tess has pursued opportunities to be mentored by some of Australia’s leading shearers while she has also branched into sports shearing. As part of her AWI ambassador duties, Tess also travelled across the Tasman as part of a New Zealand exchange and took the opportunity to absorb knowledge.

“Shearing is a very specialised, essential trade in rural NSW yet recruitment is slow.

To have such a motivated young woman join the ranks is heartening and I wish her well,” Mr Donato said in NSW Parliament.

Irene Ridgeway Irene Ridgeway was acknowledged for her work in her documentary ‘Her Name is Nanny Nellie’.

“Irene has pushed for a more accurate telling of the aboriginal people’s stories and I commend her, and her family, on this important truth telling,” Mr Donato read in NSW Parliament.

Parkes Craft Corner was congratulated on 50 years of arts and crafts fellowship with the Parkes Rotary Club being congratulated on celebrating 85 years of community service.

“In the last year alone, Parkes Rotarians have raised $37,600 which is put back into Parkes and surrounding districts while also helping with overseas projects.

“At the forefront of its activities is the district management of the Driving Simulator Program for year 10 and 11 students, a program which shows young people the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol and fatigue as well as the consequences of distractions like texting.”

Mr Donato salutes members of the Parkes Rotary Club for living up to their motto ‘Service Above Self’ for 85 years and wishes them well for the next 85 years.

Parkes Shire Council Parkes Shire Council was recognised for winning the 2024 Tidy Town award for NSW. Mr Donato commended Parkes’ commitment to sustainability and community spirit and its resident’s commitment to innovation and sustainability.

• More achievements will be featured in a future edition.

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Parkes Show Society is gearing up to stage its annual Doug Bicket Memorial Ewe Competition which will take place on Friday, February 21.

Doug was a tireless worker on the Parkes Show Committee, most particularly in the merino sheep section and had a strong passion for the merino industry.

He helped launch the competition and was a regular on the bus trip, never short of a story for whoever was lucky enough to be close by.

Whilst the season has dried up a little of the late the stock have been doing well and the sheep are sure to be presented in top condition.

Making supplements available to stock through the hot, drier months is key in maintaining production and will be touched on throughout the day.

Company reps and industry experts are always in attendance and a valuable source of information for local farmers.

An impressive field of entrants has been assembled, obviously eager to display their flocks in peak condition.

Judges Nigel RobertsDunbogan Merino Stud and Hayden Cox-Bocoble Merino Stud are sure to have a tough time reaching agreement over which team is crowned this year’s champion.

The day has grown significantly in recent years with spectators eager to assess a good cross section of merino bloodlines run under a range of management systems and environments.

Industry representatives will be on hand throughout

It was a family affair when Terry, Alan, Elena, Zayden and Sharnie Nagorcka participated for the first time in 2024. the day to update attendees on all the latest advancements, technologies, markets and management strategies.

An air conditioned coach has been arranged to ensure spectators are able to travel from property to property in total comfort and allow for stories and experiences to be shared throughout the day.

An invitation is extended to anyone interested in attending this networking day

for the merino industry, departure will be 7.30am from the Parkes Town Bowling Club.

The day will conclude with a barbecue tea and presentations to the prize winners.

Cost of the day is $50 which includes the bus trip, morning tea, lunch and barbecue tea.

To register your interest and book a spot please email secretary@parkesshow.org. au or phone Bev on 0467 622 580.

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Major pairs semi enthrals spectators PARKES BOWLING AND SPORTS CLUB

By MARTY TIGHE Championship matches A thrilling Major Pairs semifinal match kept a large crowd enthralled last week when John Wright and Brian Townsend stunned the awesome combination of Andrew Reynolds and Mark Fitzalan, by storming to the final end of the match with a 1 shot lead.

Despite earlier trailing by 8 shots after the 17th end, John and Brian bowled brilliantly to hold a 1 shot advantage over their more fancied opponents, and were holding shot after Skipper Brian bowled his last bowl.

A Match of this calibre is never over until the last bowl, and this again proved to be the case.

Marks’ last bowl of the match miraculously managed to nudge the Jack away from Brian’s near toucher bowl, toward Andrews’ back bowls, to incredibly win the final end by scoring 2 shots, and won the match by 21 shots to 20.

John and Brian could not have bowled better and were only deprived of victory by a bowl from Mark Fitzalan that was pure class.

Pennants The 2025 Open Pennants season commenced on the weekend with 2 of the 3 Pirates’ teams enjoying wins.

The Grade 2 team defeated West Dubbo 72 shots to 56, recording a 9-1 result.

The Grade 5 team were narrowly defeated by a very competitive Molong team by 59 shots to 61, overall result being 1-9.

The Grade 7 team had a resounding win over Peak Hill by 72 shots to 59, overall result being 9-1.

The Pirates Mateys of the week awards for each grade were awarded to Mark Fitzalan, Matt Parker and Scott Allen.

Social bowls Twenty-six social bowlers relished the opportunity last Thursday to bowl on the newly refurbished TV green – well done greenkeepers and volunteers, the playing surface is a great credit to each of you.

There was one triples game and 5 games of pairs played, with the most notable and interesting result being a pairs game in which the evergreen John Carr and Geoff Freeman demolished Dave Parker and Colin Mudie by 38 shots to 10.

Team Mudie only reached double figures on the last end! John and Geoff scored 6 shots on the 3rd end of the game and topped that effort by scoring 5 shots on a further 3 ends, to completely dominate the game against Dave and Colin.

The closest scoring game of the day was the pairs game of Rob Hill and John Corcoran defeating Mark Glasheen and Colin Hayward by 21 shots to 18.

Mark and Colin started well by scoring 5 shots on the 2nd end,

Bowls is a sport for all ages and abilities, and makes for a great spectator sport too. Here’s a scene from Saturday afternoon.

PHOTO: Jenny Kingham for a lead 6 shots to zip after 2 ends, but they were then outbowled by consistent play from Rob and John, who won the next 6 consecutive ends.

Having established a margin of 3 shots, Rob and John never let go of the scoring advantage, and bowled well to close out the game by that margin of 3 shots, despite

a late scoring flurry from team Hayward.

The Lucky Rink jackpot sits at $150 for next Thursdays’ social bowls.

A reminder to visitors or new bowlers that social bowls are played each Thursday and Saturday at 1pm, names in by 12.30pm and, as always, the ‘Friendly

Club’ welcomes all visitors to play social bowls.

Ladies bowls are played on Tuesday.

Two raffles are held each Friday, as well as the lucky 100 number wheel and pick-a-box, together with the members draw.

The members draw jackpot is now $1800.

Bowlers meet their matches in club championships RAILWAY BOWLS

By PAUL LEWIN Wednesday, February 12 we had 20 players for social bowls.

Winners were Andrew Trotman and Alan Affleck winning 19+31.

Runners-up were Nev Kirwan and Waz Watson winning 18+11.

Marble 14 came out and the Margins were 7, 8, 10, 11 and 31.

The jackpot this week is a crazy $738.

Round 10 of the Parkes Services Club Power Play Pairs was on Thursday, February 13.

Weekly winners were High Rollers, Weakest Link and Low Rollers.

This leaving the Rhinos on top on 40 points ahead of High Rollers on 36 points and Low Rollers on 32 points.

Saturday, February 15 we had 20 players for social bowls.

Winners were Clive Stibbard and Dave Johnson winning 20+30.

Runners-up were Joey Van Opynen and Paul Townsend winning 20+20.

Club Championships In the Minor Pairs Cody Hando and Andrew Trotman played Helen Clark and Peter Job. Helen and Joby led 3-1 after 4. Cody and Trotty led 9-7 after 7 ends.

It’s 10 all after 10 ends and 14 all after 14 ends. Cody and Trotty lead 17-14 after 17 ends but Helen and Joby won the next 4 ends and the game 21-17.

In more Minor Pairs action Joey Van Opynen and Blake Strudwick played Pauline Currey and Nev Kirwan.

It’s 3 all after 3 ends. Joey and Blake lead 7-3 after 6, 11-5 after 10 ends and go on to win the game 26-9.

In more Minor Pairs action or Pairs games we saw Steve Clegg and Mick Dunn play Myra Townsend and Tony Latter.

Cleggy and Dunny lead 6-1 after 3, 11-2 after 6 ends and 19-3 after 10 ends. Cleggy and Dunny go on to win 37-5.

In the Club Triples Junior Thorne, Ray

Peter Job (right) hovers near opponent Andrew Trotman, who was paired with Cody Hando in the club championship pairs.

Griffith and Paul Lewin played Phil Barnard, Juicy Daley and Benny McNaughton.

Team Lewi led 3 nil after 2 ends. Team Benny Mac led 6-3 after 7 ends.

Team Lewi got it back to 6 all after 9 ends.

It’s 11 all after 13 ends. Team Lewi lead 14-11 after 15 ends and 20-12 after 18 ends. Team Benny Mac pick up a 5 to go to 17, Team Lewi lead 23-17 after 21 ends.

Team Benny Mac pick up another 5 and take the lead 25-23 after 24 ends. Team Lewi picks up a 3 to win the game 26-25.

Open Gender Pennants Grade 4 went down 9-1 to Manildra.

Grade 6.1 got up 9-1 over West Dubbo.

Grade 6.2 got up 9-1 over Dubbo City.

Grade 7 got up 8.5-1.5 over Manildra.

This week we have Grade 4 hosting Forbes, Grade 6.1 hosting Dubbo Macquarie, Grade 6.2 have the Bye and Grade 7 travel to Eugowra.

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

After much to-and-fro Helen Clark, with partner Peter Job, won their match in the pairs in last week’s club championships.

PHOTOS: Jenny Kingham

Starting Friday, February 21 at 6pm (this Friday) and running every about every few weeks we should have plenty of fast paced action.

Nominations are available on bowlslink.

The easiest way is just to search Parkes Railway under the competitions and available tabs or speak to Lewi.

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.

This week we have the Parkes Services Club’s Power Play Pairs on Thursday, February 20 at 6pm, the BPL Cup kicking off on Friday, February 22 at 6pm and social bowls on Saturday, February 22 at 1pm.

As always names in half an hour before start times (except the BPL Cup), everyone is welcome and quality new loan bowls are Quickshine Punters Club The Punters Club has been rolling along available at the club. well and the results are put on the board as For those interested in having a roll of they happen. Money can be placed in the tin on the bar at any point along the way. bowls, please note the following.

In the Club on Friday, February 21 we have Social bowls means anyone and everyone meat tray raffles, badge draw ($400), joker is welcome to come have a game.

If it’s your first time this is where you start. draw ($2950) and the bistro serving meals Just come to the club on the desired day at from 6pm.

See you at the Railway! Toot Toot! least 45 minutes prior to the advertised start

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Experienced pair claim final round GOLF

By PETER BRISTOL Saturday was the 5th and final round of the BWR Summer Comp for 2025 and again our thanks go out to Brett and Cathy for their great support of our club.

This week it was a 4BBB Multiplier, an event where each player needs a score on every hole to maximise the end total.

We had 86 players tee it up with a number of visitors (13) assessing the layout for the Pennants round on Sunday.

The scores were pretty hot on a day where the wind built up steadily all day.

The greens were receptive after the recent rain and the fairways had started to spring back to their vibrant green.

Our winners on a count back were Garry Phipps and Joe Davies.

The battle of this experienced pair hit a fine 70 and Garry having a par round of his handicap and Joe a 34.

Joe has been on the Queensland circuit recently

Blake Parker shot an even par 35/37 to record a 23/18 haul off his 5 handicap on Saturday.

He’s pictured here with Peter Amor and Andrew Bourke during a hit in January.

PHOTO: Jenny Kingham honing his skills and coming back to route the bookies.

Garry meanwhile had taken a different track with a Cirque Du Soleil relaxation therapy getting him set for victory.

Runners-up were the Mudgee pairing of James Lucas, 37 and Trent Bright shooting a 34.

Chasing these 2 pairings home but 3 shots behind were the pairings of Tyson Spence and Peter Amor,

Peter Magill and Brendon Simpson and Victor Gaidzionis and Graham Cooke.

In the Individual stakes the standout score was handed in by Justin Middleton with a 44 off his soon to reduce 19 handicap.

Justin had a 4 over 40 on the front 9 to amass 24 points and finished with a 43/20.

A score worthy of any A grader.

Speaking of A graders,

Blake Parker shot an even par 35/37 to record a 23/18 haul off his 5 handicap.

Blake will figure in the finish of all the big club events this year if he is available to play.

Brendon Simpson, finally recovering from the serious thumb suffered some months back, shot a 40 score with 44 strokes on both sides of the course.

Tyson Spence having his first run with a handicap

shot a 38.

Resident Pro, Zac Kelly, shot a 70 off the stick off his +3 handicap, with a bogey and eagle on the front and 2 birdies and a bogey on the back.

The New Nearest The Pins winners were – Bridgestone Mining 1st by Wayne Parker at 560cm, Griffins Leading Edge by Jake Thompson 190cm, Parkes Ready Mixed Concrete 9th by Nick Strudwick at 173cm, the Westlime 11th by Rod Kiley at 300cm, the Gulf Western Oil 17th by Lindsay Elliott at 707cm.

The lucrative money hole was won by Lindsay Elliott at 707cm.

Ball winners were Blake Parker 41, Brendon Simpson 40, Tyson Spence 38, Lucas James, Mel Matthews 37, Brian Matthews, Garry Phipps 36.

The CWDGA Pennants continued with the Parkes No.1 side playing Duntry League at Forbes with only Aaron Wilkie winning his match 7 and 6.

Parkes is now at the bottom of their pool and will struggle to make the playoffs.

The No 2s, played the Dubbo side at Forbes and Parkes suffered their 1st loss 3 to 2.

John Green went down 2 and 1, Michael Thomas had a solid 3 and 1 win, Luke Clarke went down by 2, Jake Thompson was strong with a 5 and 4 and Max Kieth lost on the last.

Parkes still maintain the lead in their pool but will have to keep playing well to make the playoffs.

The No 3s had the weekend off, but are at the bottom of their pool and will have to pull out all stops if they are to make the playoffs.

The 4s played the strong Duntry side at Forbes and went down 4 to 1 with only Colin Breaden winning his match.

The 4s are at the bottom of their pool but as always the 4s are very volatile and they remain in the hunt.

The Parkes GC hosted 80 players in a round of the pennants and whilst the day was cold with a strong southerly the players enjoyed the outing and hospitality.

Thanks tohe volunteers that made the day a success and to Zac and Maddi.

Spirits high as Lachlan chases down Dubbo CRICKET In cooler conditions last Sunday, Lachlan Cricket Council faced-off against Dubbo White in Round 3 of the Greg Griffith Shield - Under 16s Western Zone Cricket Competition.

Coming off two defeats to start their representative campaign, Lachlan were determined for a strong performance in front of their home-crowd.

A large contingent of local supporters surrounded the ground to watch the next cohort of aspiring western zone cricketers.

Dubbo White won the toss and elected to bat first on the picturesque ground.

The opening bowling pair of Zach Guy and Billy Baldwinson from Parkes

bowled with precision and speed that continually troubled the Dubbo toporder which saw the pair collect one wicket apiece in their opening spell.

The Dubbo score stood at 3-3 and Lachlan in an exceptional position early.

As confidence levels grew among the Lachlan outfit, the wickets continued to tumble for Dubbo much to the delight of the jubilant Lachlan spectators.

The introduction of Max Hazell, Luke Beasley and Harry Yelland into the bowling attack brought immediate success.

Luke collected 3 excellent wickets with precision and great line and length to finish with 3/2 off 4 tight overs.

Talented off-spinner Harry Yelland captured

2/1 off 2 overs and Max Hazell (1/11) removed the key wicket of Lewis Blizzard after he topped scored with 8.

Dubbo was eventually bowled out for 27 in just 19.1 overs with Ellijah Turner taking the final wicket with his first delivery of the match.

Lachlan were quick to chase down the total with Jayden Kuun (12no) and Callan Venables (14no) hitting an unbeaten 28 runs and steering Lachlan to an impressive 10 wicket victory over arch-rivals Dubbo.

Both teams should be commended for playing the match in great spirts.

Lachlan will host Bathurst Gold in Forbes this Sunday in the round 4 fixture.

The Lachlan Under 14s suffered a 4-wicket defeat

to Dubbo Blue in their final fixture of the season.

Needing a win to secure a semi-final position, unfortunately Lachlan were unable to defend their total of 168 with Dubbo securing the win with 9.5 overs remaining.

The Lachlan Under 12s were unable to continue their recent form, falling 66 runs short against Dubbo Blue.

Lachlan Under 12s, under the guidance of Peter Yelland, have improved significantly over the season and have secured a home semi-final after finishing the regular season second on the ladder.

Lachlan will host Bathurst at Grinsted Oval in Forbes on Sunday.

The winner will pro- Zach Guy (pictured) and Billy Baldwinson from Parkes bowled with ceed to the Western Zone precision and speed that continually troubled the Dubbo top-order.

Grand Final on March 2.

PHOTOS: Jenny Kingham

Charlton just shy of a perfect score

By BRIAN DRABSCH

Billy Baldwinson of Parkes bowled for the Lachlan U16s on Sunday.

Zach Guy of Parkes bowled for the Lachlan U16s on Sunday.

Dubbo White won the toss and elected to bat first on the picturesque ground.

Billy Baldwinson bowling.

Last Sunday saw 7 shooters attend the Deep Lead Shooting Complex on the Back Trundle Road and shoot at fox targets at both 25 and 50 metres for a collective score of 530.53 points.

TARGET RIFLES: 25M, 50M, TOTAL • Jeff Charlton 280.27, 250.23, 530.50.

• John Davis 280.27, 250.19, 530.46.

• David Tanks 279.21, 249.21, 528.42.

• Steve Mitchell 280.26, 247.14, 527.40.

• Brian Drabsch 280.22 for 25 metres only.

FIELD RIFLES • Alan Briton 280.27, 249.18, 529.45.

• Ron Cunningham 263.18, 249.18, 512.36.

The figure given after the decimal point is the number of central bullseyes shot.

Our next shoot is at 10am on Sunday 23/2/2025 where it will be standard targets at both ranges.

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Peak Hill Roosters already eyeing off grand final appearance for 2025

The Peak Hill Roosters first grade side had their first preseason training session at the end of November last year, with a good turnout of returning players and some new faces. 2025 coach Daniel Thornton is front, fourth from the right and captain Blaize Fuller is on his right. (Inset) Daniel Thorton and Blaise Fuller.

PHOTOS: Peak Hill Roosters

By CARA KEMP Preseason is well underway for the Peak Hill Roosters, with strong attendance at training and a trial match against Narromine scheduled in two weeks.

First Grade Coach Daniel Thornton is pleased with the team’s progress, highlighting their commitment and enthusiasm ahead of the new season in the Woodbridge Cup. “It’s been fantastic. We’ve been getting great numbers- around 20 to 25 each session,” Thornton said.

“The boys are ripping in hard, and we’re working towards our trial against Narromine in two weeks.”

The focus of preseason has been on attitude, discipline and fitness,

ensuring the team is physically prepared and mentally sharp.

“At the moment, it’s all about our attitude and discipline, as well as a bit of fitness.”

With last year’s campaign setting a strong foundation, Thornton has his sights set on going one step further and pushing for a grand final appearance.

“The goal is probably to go one step further than last year and potentially make the grand final.”

One of the team’s biggest strengths heading into the season is their ability to finish games strongly, with a well-conditioned squad ready to take on the competition.

Blaize Fuller will captain the Peak Hill Roosters for the upcoming season, bringing confi-

dence and determination to the role.

Fuller is pleased with the squad’s progress and the strong numbers at training, including several new faces.

“It’s been pretty tough in the heat, but we’ve been getting good numbers and a few new faces, so it’s been good,” Fuller said.

“The main focus has been effort and fitness.”

The Roosters boast a solid core of long-term players who understand each other’s game, and the integration of new teammates has added depth to the squad.

“I’m very confident this year,” he said.

“A lot of the boys have been around for a long time, so we know how each other plays.

“The new faces should bring even more to the team, so I’m really confident about this season.”

Fuller has set his sights on the ultimate prize, winning the competition.

“I want to go all the way,” Fuller said.

“I want to win the whole comp.

“We’ve made the semis the last few times and fallen short, so that’s my goal.

“I also just want to play my best footy,” he said.

The new players have settled in quickly, blending seamlessly with the team.

“It seems like they’ve been here forever. They’ve just fit straight in.”

Heading into the season, Full-

er believes the Roosters’ biggest strength will be their attack, with an emphasis on putting points on the board.

“Attack will be a big strength for us this year,” he said.

The club will be holding their annual Jersey Calcutta on the Friday night of Round 1 of the Woodbridge Cup competition, on April 4.

Save the date in your calendar as players look forward to seeing you at the Peak Hill RSL Club at 7pm.

More details will be coming soon so keep an eye on the Peak Hill Roosters Facebook page.

Bogan Gate holds Grinsted Cup in Trundle challenge Bogan Gate has held the Grinsted Cup in the first challenge of the summer.

The Rabbits, into their third season defending the historic trophy, met Trundle Ducks on Forbes’ lakeside ovals on Sunday morning.

With a couple of new and returning local faces on a largely unchanged team, Bogan Gate headed

out to bat first in cool conditions.

They set a total 7/179, which was to prove too tough for Trundle to chase down.

Newcomer Luke Walmsley debuted with a valuable 30 for his team, batting as opener with Alan Umbers.

First drop batsman Miles Smith made 46 and the top score of the day went to Phil Dunford.

C Anderson took three for 30 for Trundle, those three all caught out on a busy day for the Ducks’ fielders.

D Byrne took 2/28 off nine overs and Adam Hall 1/16 off nine.

Trundle headed to the centre after lunch with a task ahead of them, Andrew Britt striking quickly to claim the wicket of opener Stu Robbins (4) caught and bowled.

Luke Walmsley made 30 on debut for Bogan Gate as they held the Grinsted Cup against challengers Grenfell. PHOTOS: Jenny Kingham Adam Hall bowling for Trundle.

Top scorer for the Ducks was T Parker, who held the ground for his team amassing 35 runs with three boundaries among them before he was caught off the bowling of Joey Tanswell.

T Umbers added 14 and Adam Hall 19 as Trundle built to a total of 107.

The first three wickets fell to Britt’s bowling, Joey Tanswell

claimed two wickets and Blake Smith two. Phil Dunford and Miles Smith accounted for the rest.

Forbes now challenge Bogan Gate next Sunday.

Bogan Gate’s team is: Captain Ryan Dunford; Phil Dunford; Miles Smith; Blake Smith; Tom Caldwell; Pete Thomas; Alex Umbers; Joey Tanswell; Jake Magill; Luke Walmsley; Andrew Britt.

Bogan Gate opening batsman Alex Bratt Watt opened the bowling for Umbers.

Trundle.

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Sixes Soccer back for another year

By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK The Parkes Sixes Soccer Tournament is back again for another year after a successful first year of competition in 2024.

Last year marked the inaugural event of the Parkes Soccer Sixes Tournament which saw 14 teams from Parkes, Forbes, Dubbo and Peak Hill competing over a single day.

“It was a great success, with teammates, friends and families coming together to

support one another while enjoying quality soccer,” Joel Cowling said.

This year’s tournament will be expanded to play over a two-day format which aligns with larger Sixes tournaments in the northern regions.

“We’re aiming to grow the event substantially over the next few years, with the goal of developing a larger regional competition that showcases local talent while providing a fun and competi-

tive experience for all participants.”

Sixes soccer is fast-paced and played on a smaller soccer field with six players per team.

The game emphasises quick play, lots of passing and high scoring opportunities which makes Sixes an exciting and dynamic format for players.

Parkes Soccer Sixes Tournament provides the perfect pre-season hit out for the 2025 soccer season with the

tournament being played on the weekend of March 15 and 16, 2025.

There will be a men’s competition as well as women’s with team registrations now open so make sure to get your teams together and enter to secure your spot in the tournament.

The tournament is open to everyone- whether you are an experienced soccer player or just looking for an enjoyable weekend with friends, the tournament

nounce that the 2025 registration portal is open.

Parkes Soccer Association accepts players turning five to players that are 99 years old.

There is no change to registration fees this year comparted to 2024 even though affiliated fees have increased.

Head to the Parkes and District Amateur Soccer Association Inc. facebook page REGISTRATIONS OPEN The Parkes and District to register your soccer superAmateur Soccer Association star for the 2025 soccer seacommittee is pleased to an- son now. brings together soccer players of all ages and skill levels.

If you are interested in competing in or have any questions you can email parkessixes@gmail.com “We’re excited to bring the Parkes Soccer Sixes Tournament back for another year,” Joel added.

Middleton makes a splash at swimming carnival Middleton Public School had a lovely day down at the Parkes Pool for their annual swimming carnival.

Their swimming carnival saw sun, rain, clouds, hot weather, cold weather and high student participation which made the carnival a great day out.

Senior boys champion was earned by Noah Jayet followed closely by Lawson Roberts and Ryan Webb.

Senior girls champion was taken out by Emily Wild with Izzy Lucas placing second and Paige Cross close by in third.

Ashton Robinson and Will Rockwell were joint junior boys champions as Carter Bateson claimed second and Nate Sharwood claiming third.

Junior girls champion was won by Louella Senior boys champions were Ryan Webb (3rd), Noah Jayet (1st), Senior girls champions were Izzabell Lucas (2nd), Emily Wild (1st), Kennaugh as Isabella Smeaton swam close Lawson Roberts (2nd).

PHOTOS: Supplied Paige Cross (3rd). by in second and Aubree-Mai Cowling in third place.

Noah Jayet was also the fastest boy to swim 50m with Emily Wild being the fastest girl to swim 50m.

The Standen Shield was won by Kingsford with the winning house being awarded to Hargrave.

Middleton Public School year six students Emily Wild, Sophie Smith and Sariah Folau reflected on the 2025 school swimming carnival.

By MPS YEAR 6 STUDENTS, EMILY WILD, SOPHIE SMITH and SARIAH FOLAU As soon as the day started all we could hear was the roars, cheers and chants of the students supporting their peers.

First was the 50m freestyle where there were twice as many students competing in it from the previous year!

Almost everybody had a crack at an event.

We also had some novelty events including the run and walk race, wade and bob and as well as a relay at the end of the day.

Even though throughout the day there was rain and lighting, we still managed to get all our events finished on time.

All the work from the teachers behind the scenes did not go unnoticed which brought our swimming carnival together.

At the end of the day we were lucky enough to be able to send 23 of our talented students to Lachlan Swimming.

Overall the swimming carnival was a splash!

Junior boys champions were Carter Bateson (2nd), Ashton Robinson (1st), Willian Rockwell (1st), Nate Sharwood (3rd).

Riley Cowling - Champion House - “Hargrave”.

Junior girls champions were Isabella Smeaton (2nd), Louella Kennaugh (1st), Aubree-Mai Cowling (3rd).

Kingsford won the Standen Family Shield for the house with the best participation. Manvir Singh and Isaac Tilman are pictured with the shield.

Emily Wild and Noah Jayet with the Charlton Shield.

Emily and Noah were the fastest to swim 50m freestyle.

Parkes East students show off their swimming skills at carnival Parkes East Public School held their annual school swimming carnival on Thursday, February 13.

A record was broken and many new names were crowned age champions.

Warramunga house dominated the carnival winning both house spirit and champion house.

Full story on the back page.

Saxon Gosper and Zali Lovett won the Harbidge Cup (form stroke champions) at the school swimming carnival. They’re pictured with principal Michael Ostler.

Age champions Travis Hodges (junior), Ivy Hawken (junior), Paige Schapers (11 years), Saxon Gosper (11 years), Zali Lovett (senior), and equal senior champions Edison Hawken and Toby Wood, with principal Michael Ostler.

PHOTOS: Parkes East Public School

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Two rugby league teams from Parkes PCYC competed in Nations of Origin last year.

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Great night out to get teams to Saxon breaks 26-year Nations of Origin

Not only did Parkes East Public School student Saxon Gosper break a 26-year record in the in the 11 years 50m butterfly, he also swam the fastest 50m freestyle sprint, earning himself the Elliott Cup, presented by Stuart Elliott.

PHOTO: Parkes East Public School

swimming record

By CHRISTINE LITTLE By a fraction of a second a 26-year-old swimming record at Parkes East Public School has tumbled.

Saxon Gosper is the new record holder in the 11 years 50m butterfly with a time of 50.12 seconds, set at the school’s swimming carnival on February 13.

The previous record was held by Robert Weaver in 1999 with a time of 50.56.

That’s a difference of just 0.44 of a second.

Robert is the son of long-time swimming coach Barbara Weaver, who just so happens to be Saxon’s coach.

“I am absolutely delighted for him,” Barbara said.

“I coached Robert too - I was coach at the pool and mum at home.”

Barbara has been coaching Saxon for a couple of years and said he is enthusiastic and loves his swimming.

“I’ve actually been impressed with his breaststroke, in technique,” she said.

“With his breaststroke technique he’s really willing to listen.. and really takes that on board.

“But he’s really taken that technique on board with butterfly too.”

Butterfly is a very physically demanding stroke and Barbara said Saxon is very eager but hasn’t quite yet got the stamina to match.

With years ahead to master his swimming, Saxon could very well be one to watch in the future.

The talented youngster scooped up at the school swimming carnival this year, also winning the Elliott Cup for the fastest 50m freestyle sprint in a time of 37.25, the Harbidge Cup (form stroke champions) with Zali Lovett and is the 11 years boys age champion.

The remaining 2025 Parkes East age champions are Ivy Hawken and Travis Hodges - junior champions, Paige Schapers (11 years), and Edison Hawken and Toby Wood (equal), and Zali Lovett are senior champions. (More photos pg 23)

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Peak Hill Roosters Rugby League Club alongside Australian Wrestling Superstars is proudly joining forces to raise funds for multiple Parkes PCYC teams to compete in the 2025 PCYC Nations of Origin Tournament.

PCYC Nations of Origin is held around NAIDOC week every year over four days.

The tournament is a program which focuses on sport, culture, education and leadership and sees around 1400 Indigenous and non-Indigenous teenagers representing their nation.

In 2024 Parkes PCYC attended their first Nations of Origin with two rugby league teams and one gymnastics team.

“It was a success, the kids really enjoyed it,” Senior Activities Officer at Parkes PCYC, Torin Hando said.

“One of our teams nearly made it all the way to the finals

Parkes PCYC gymnasts who attended the 2024 Nations of Origin. so we thought we would do it again.”

To help alleviate the costs associated with attending the tournament for players and families, Peak Hill Roosters and Australian Wrestling Superstars have put their hand up to help support.

On Friday, March 7 Australian Wrestling Superstars will be in action at the Parkes Leagues Club in aims to help expand Parkes PCYC’s participation in the 2025 Nations of Origin with

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“Money that is raised will help support all sorts of things,” Torin said.

“From accommodation to food, it will cover the lot.”

Torin encourages everyone to check out the wrestling action at the Parkes Leagues Club as your support will help fund local kids to compete for their nation in Sydney.

“It’s a good event, all the money goes to the kids and it’s for a good cause.”