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150 reasons to celebrate JOAN’S CONNECTION TO ST GEORGE’S SPANS GENERATIONS Worthy scholarship recipient Page 5

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Joan Rauchle cuts the cake at St George’s 150th anniversary dinner. PHOTO: Madeline Blackstock

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Search for names begins Council turns to community to help select names for five new bridges in Parkes As work on the Parkes Bypass, Special Activation Precinct (SAP) and road upgrades continue around us, there are now five new bridges in need of names.

Parkes Shire Council has turned to the community seeking feedback on proposed bridge names.

The five bridges up for naming are the bridges on

Victoria Street, East Street, Hartigan Avenue and two within the SAP. Council has suggested two names for each - all but one after a Parkes Shire councillor and a Wiradjuri name which residents would vote on.

Residents also have the option to indicate if they support the name changes or

not.

All survey and written submissions will close at 5pm on Friday, 14 March.

It’s all attracted much attention on social media after Council posted about the survey to name the bridges on its Facebook page.

Many residents in response provided their own suggestions, some voicing the

bridges shouldn’t be named after councillors, then there were a few questioning why the bridges needed names at all.

The following are the proposed bridge names: Location of bridge: Victoria Street The Jack Tanswell Bridge - Jack, a former councillor at Parkes Shire Council, serving

from 1974 through the 1980 amalgamation, he dedicated 20 years to the new council.

He also served as Deputy Mayor in 1993, 1994, 1996, and 1997.

Jack also played a key role in the Shire’s development.

Burral (pronunciation Bu-rr-al, Wiradjuri meaning Birthplace) - Name of place or soil upon which a child is

born. This bridge leads people to a women’s sacred place in the vicinity of the Parkes Christian School.

Location of bridge: Hartigan Avenue The John Magill Bridge John served for 12 years as a councillor and Deputy Mayor of Parkes Shire Council. John was also a founding ■ Continued on page 3

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Charlie is Northparkes’ Apprentice of the Year

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Apprentice auto electrician, Charlie Denham-Jones has been recognised as Evolution Mining Northparkes Operations’ Apprentice of the Year.

Every year Northparkes holds an annual Employee Pipeline event to celebrate and acknowledge the achievements of their apprentices, trainees and graduates.

The highlight of the event is the Lester Plumber Award which is presented to the Apprentice of the Year. Lester Plumber spent many years mentoring and helping train apprentices onsite at Northparkes Mines.

Lester’s wife, Kerrie Plumber attended the event to proudly present the award for Apprentice of the Year.

From 14 apprentices that could have received this award Charlie Denham-Jones was the deserving winner.

Charlie was commended for his excellent work ethic, as well as the pride and commitment he demonstrates in his work.

Scott McDonald, Charlie’s leader, nominated Charlie for Apprentice of the Year based off of his attitude towards safety, always being of high standard, showing up fit for work.

“There is never a dull day with Charlie and his positivity and character plays a big part in our team,” Scott said.

“He takes great pride in his workmanship as an apprentice auto electrician and it shows in

the quality of work he does with zero rework needed.

“Charlie has a great rapport with myself and all his team members, and has even had excellent feedback from an OEM while he did training with the proving he’s worth his salt as an apprentice.

“Charlie is an open book, he is approachable and always positive to deal with in any work environment, and works well with any tradesman and task you put him in,” Scott added.

Reflecting on his apprenticeship so far Charlie said, “I am really grateful for my team and everything they have taught me so far, and I am keen for another Charlie Denham-Jones is Evolution Northparkes year learning and working at Mining Operation’s apprentice of the year.

PHOTO: Supplied Northparkes as an apprentice.”

Get out your diaries and calendars, this is one event you won’t want to Let It Go. The Parkes Musical and Dramatic Society is chilled to announce its junior production for July 2025 will be Frozen Jr. Appropriately set in the middle of winter, the production will be led by the talented ‘superstar direction team’ of Angie Drooger, Ruth Barnes and Lyn Townsend.

Audition workshops will be held mid-May with rehearsals to start soon after.

WHAT’S ON in and around Parkes 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.

CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY Sunday, March 2 Help to make this year’s Clean Up Australia Day its biggest ever as this national day of volunteering celebrates 35 years of improving and conserving the environment, one piece of litter at a time. Clean Up Australia Day occurs annually on the first Sunday in March, with this year’s gathering to take place on March 2. The Parkes Headquarters Rural Fire Brigade is joining forces with Parkes Shire Council to organise the clean-up locally and they’re encouraging as many residents to get involved as possible. Take part by heading to Lions Park at 8am on Sunday to register.

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 workshop starts at 4pm and ends at 5pm.

Numbers are limited so get in quick. Bookings can be made at the Parkes Library.

WELCOME TO PARKES Wednesday, March 5 Are you new to the Parkes Shire? Join Parkes Shire Council at the Cooke Park Pavilion at 5:30pm to 7:30pm for this free event to learn about local services, meet councillors and staff, and enjoy prizes and raffles in a welcoming atmosphere. RSVP by February 23 by completing the form via https://bit.ly/ WelcomeToTheParkesShire2025, email council@parkes.nsw.gov.au or call 6861 2333.

GREAT MOSCOW CIRCUS March 6 to 9 At the Parkes Showground The Great Moscow Circus will be ready to entertain you and your family. With superstar international extreme acts this is a circus performance not to miss.

Lehni Milford, Bry Moore and Marcus Hughes from the Parkes Headquarters Rural Fire Brigade took part in Clean Up Australia Day last year. PHOTOS: Supplied

CHARITY WRESTLING SUPERSHOW Friday, March 7 Australian Wrestling Superstars is proudly joining forces with Peak Hill Roosters Rugby League Club to raise funds for Parkes PCYC team to compete in the Nations of Origin tournament during NAIDOC week 2025.

Head on down to the Parkes Leagues Club and show your support when the Superstars of AWS put it all on the line in a bone-crunching, body-slamming, high-flying night of live pro wrestling action. Doors open 6.30pm, show starts at 7pm and tickets can be found at https://events.humanitix.com/live-prowrestling-parkes-leagues-club-charity-supershow-for-parkes-pcyc. Proceeds from ticket sales go to the Parkes PCYC team.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY LUNCHEON Sunday, March 9 The International Women’s Day luncheon hosted by the Parkes Que Club at the Parkes Services Club is on Sunday, March 9 from 11.45am. There will be guest speakers, entertainment, a raffle, lucky door prizes and display/sales from local craftswomen. Tick-

ets are $38 pp from 123tix. com.au/events

by March 3.

AUTHOR TALK Tuesday, March 11 Join bestselling author Nicole Alexander for an immersive conversation about her latest novel The Limestone Road at the Parkes Shire Library. The event begins at 6pm and is free but bookings are essential. Call the library on 6861 2309.

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.

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.

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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.

HOMEGROWN PARKES Saturday, March 29 Homegrown Parkes is an opportunity for local and regional businesses who are processing, repurposing, sewing, propagating or producing fabulous local products to share their skill and products with the community. Markets, music, crop swap, performances and demonstrations in Cooke Park - it’s all homegrown in Parkes and it’s a great family day out.

EUGOWRA BOOTS AND BOWTIES BALL Saturday, April 5 This is a fundraiser ball not to be missed presented by the Eugowra Public School P and C at the Eugowra Showground Pavilion. Think hay bales, festoon lights, warm tones, plenty of seating and the beautiful country night air. Roving canapes by Smoking Brothers Catering and live music from Foxxy Cleopatra.

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Proposals to change names of roads

By CHRISTINE LITTLE ‘But wait, there’s more.’

It’s the famous pitch-phrase from those annoying infomercials we all know too well and right now in Parkes, residents can relate to it as more proposals are put forward to name sections of roads.

The construction of the Parkes Bypass has affected several road names and addresses which will require either renaming or the allocation of new rural addresses.

Transport for NSW has requested Parkes Shire Council’s assistance

with the road naming and addressing process, to both existing and proposed roads.

Through participation in a survey, Council is inviting the community to have its say on the proposed road name changes for the Peak Hill Road extension, Forbes Road extension and a section of Brolgan Road.

As the Parkes Bypass will become the new Newell Highway, it’s proposed the current highway will change to Peak Hill Road, to extend to the intersection of the bypass and the existing Newell Highway in

the north.

It’s proposed the same road in the south will change to Forbes Road, to extend from the intersection of Hartigan Avenue and Forbes Road to the intersection of the bypass and the existing Newell Highway.

From Brolgan Road, west at the intersection of Hartigan Avenue the proposed road name is National Logistics Boulevard.

The journey to rename part of Brolgan Road dates back to May 2022 when Council wrote to its residents proposing to rename their road to Hooley Street, starting from

Middleton Street.

The power of the people prevailed after a large number of submissions against the proposal which were taken to and considered at the Road Naming Committee meeting in July.

A report was tabled at the Ordinary Council Meeting on 9 July, 2022 where it agreed to retain the road name of Brolgan Road from the intersection of Middleton Street and connect to Hartigan Avenue.

It also decided to continue the renaming process for the severed section (western section) of Brol-

gan Road to a name that was fitting with the community and/or the Parkes Special Activation Precinct in mind.

All survey and written submissions will close at 10am on 10 March.

The survey can be found on Council’s website, under the tab Your Say. Alternatively, you can provide a written submission which should be emailed to council@parkes.nsw. gov.au or addressed to the General Manager, Parkes Shire Council PO Box 337, Parkes NSW 2870.

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member of the Parkes Christian School and chairman of the board for many years.

Gulaay (pronunciation Gu-l-aay, Wiradjuri meaning Bridge).

Location of bridge: SAP Bridge #1 Yvonne Hutton Bridge - Elected to Parkes Shire Council in 1991, Yvonne served until 2008, dedicating over 40 years to coordinating free Learn to Swim programs. Passionate about preserving local history, she was deeply involved in the Parkes and District Historical Society.

Babirra (pronunciation Ba-bi-rra, Wiradjuri meaning singing) - The former stock route in the vicinity of the first bridge is part of an ancient Song Line.

Location of bridge: SAP Bridge #2 Nelungaloo Bridge - Nelungaloo was named in the late 19th century, originally referring to a pastoral property before becoming the name of the locality. The name comes from the Wiradjuri word for lizard.

Gugaa (pronunciation Gu-gaa, Wiradjuri meaning Goanna) - This road leads to Nelungaloo which means place of lizards.

Location of bridge: East Street Stanley Gordon (Mick) Miller - Mick was an alderman on the Parkes Municipal Council for 10 years. Life member and foundation member of the Parkes Lions Club. Mick was instrumented in

the establishment of the Middleton Public School, ultimately receiving life membership for 15 years’ leadership of the school parents and citizens group.

Durrumbal (pronunciation Du-rrum-bal, Wiradjuri meaning Water Reeds) - That watercourse was used for aquaculture in times gone by.

Head to Council’s website, under the Your Say tab to complete the survey.

The Hartigan Avenue bridge (left) over rail and new road in November, and Victoria Street bridge (above) during its girder installation. These bridges are among the five proposed to be named.

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Joan’s lasting connection

By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK

church which is now the St George’s Anglican church hall.

Each generation of the Burgess family Many local families are connected to St since has attended St George’s with many George’s Anglican Church in Parkes but for marrying in the church. one family their history to the church runs Joan herself was married in St George’s in generations deep.

1956.

Joan Rauchle nee Burgess is the third All five of Joan’s children were also bapgeneration of the Burgess family who have attended St George’s Anglican Parish Parkes. tised and confirmed in the church.

As St George’s celebrated 150 years of In the late 1800s Joan’s grandparents, being established in Parkes Joan was given James and Caroline Burgess left O’Connell the special honour of cutting the anniversary near Bathurst and purchased land along the cake at the dinner at the Parkes Services Club Billabong Creek.

James and Caroline settled here and raised on Saturday night, recognising Joan’s strong connection to the Anglican Parish in Parkes.

10 children, including Joan’s father.

Reflecting on the weekend’s celebrations The Burgess family became parishioners of St George’s when the Church of England, Par- Joan said, “I thought the celebrations went marvelously.” ish of Parkes was established in 1875.

“Everyone had a great time and to end the When the first church was destroyed by a night on Saturday we saw the fireworks to fire around 1918-1919 James and Caroline donated their time and money to build a new mark the end of the celebration.”

First ‘welcome to town’ event Parkes Shire Council is welcoming new residents with a special event designed to connect newcomers with the local community.

The Welcome to the Parkes Shire event will take place on Wednesday, 5 March from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Cooke Park Pavilion in Parkes.

Doors will open at 5:00pm.

This free event provides an opportunity for new residents to learn about local services, meet Councillors and Council staff, and engage with community groups in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Attendees will also have the chance to win exciting

prizes and raffles throughout the evening.

Deputy Mayor of Parkes Shire, Cr Marg Applebee, said the event is a fantastic way to help new community

members feel at home.

“Moving to a new town can be both exciting and overwhelming. We want to ensure our newest residents feel welcome and connected by introducing them to the many wonderful services, opportunities, and friendly faces that make Parkes Shire such a great place to live,” Cr Applebee said.

Council encourages all new residents to attend and take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about our shire.

To RSVP, complete the online form at https://bit.ly/WelcomeToTheParkesShire2025, email council@parkes.nsw. gov.au, or call (02) 6861 2333.

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Canadians are showing the way LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Parkes Shire Council general manager Kent Boyd and Mayor Neil Westcott (right) congratulate Percy Deveen Gunadasa, Ali Hassan and Laura Vets.

PHOTOS: Christine Little

Parkes’ newest Australian citizens There are three new Australian citizens in our midst who were celebrated during a special ceremony last week.

Parkes Shire Council hosted a citizenship ceremony at its chambers on 18 February.

Ali Hassan, Laura Vets and Pasansana Deveen Gunadasa (Percy) made the pledge to Australia in the presence of their family and friends and Parkes Shire councillors.

Ali was born in Pakistan and arrived in Australia in July 2017 where he lived in Perth and other major cities like Melbourne and Sydney, before moving to Parkes from Newcastle last March.

Ali has a wife and three children - two daughters and a son living in Pakistan because his daughters are studying and waiting for the right time to move to Australia.

He works as a telecommu-

nication technician as a subcontractor with NBN and has a postgraduate degree in project management from Edith Cowan University in Western Australia.

Ali enjoys networking, playing with technology and watching movies.

Laura was born in Belgium and arrived in Australia from Bali in 2018.

She works as an inventory controller at PFD Food Services. She also enjoys going to the gym and cooking.

Percy was born in Sri Lanka. He first arrived in Sydney and then came to Parkes.

He is a medical professional who travels around for his job and he enjoys exercising and travelling in his spare time.

The ceremony concluded with the Australian National Friend Rana Muneeb Ali and brother Umair Hassan (right) came to witness Anthem and afternoon tea.

Ali Hassan become an Australia citizen.

Percy Deveen Gunadasa proudly became an Australian citizen, he’s pictured with Parkes Mayor Neil Westcott.

Congratulations to the Canadians!

They haven’t waited for US tariffs to be applied but, as individuals, they are spurning American goods and replacing them with their own or imports from other countries.

With Trump, Musk and co. dictating their actions, the USA is no longer the leader of the democratic world but a regime where the extremely rich get even richer and the needs of the rest of its citizens are totally disregarded.

We should follow the Canadians’ example and, as individuals, choose to buy products from countries other than the US whenever we can.

Let’s not buy a new Tesla, or American oranges when ours are out of season for instance. It’s not hard and it will work.

As individuals we should do this now, and not allow the greedy, power-hungry current American Government to ruin the free world.

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LACIE TURNER IS OUR STUDENT OF THE WEEK Lacie Turner is our student of the week for Parkes East Public School.

Lacie is in year six and is in class 5/6R. Favourite colour: Purple Favourite food: Pasta What would you like to be when you grow up: I don’t know What are your strengths: Talking What do you like about your school: Seeing my friends What do you like to do outside of school: Swimming and playing sport

Tom and Sue Delmenico and grandson Jack Delmenico, who is the partner of Laura Vets, attended the ceremony.

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Scholarship to ease burden of uni life

By CHRISITNE LITTLE Parkes High School’s 2023 dux Genevieve Bligh is the recipient of the 2025 Jack Scoble Scholarship.

The scholarship was awarded at a formal ceremony on 18 February, acknowledging the outstanding achievements and community spirit of this young Parkes local.

The Jack Scoble Scholarship program was established in 2006 to honour the memory of Jack Scoble OAM, a beloved former Mayor of Parkes who served from 1960 to 1979.

Mr Scoble was a passionate advocate for youth, believing in fostering opportunities for young people to reach their full potential.

His passing in 2003 had a profound impact on the community he loved and served so well, and the establishment of a scholarship in his name ensures his legacy will live long into the future.

Fourteen eligible applications from across the Parkes Shire were received for the scholarship, with Parkes Shire Council’s Community, Liveability and Access Committee shortlisting five.

The panel was extremely impressed by the candidates and after detailed consideration, it decided to allocate the $15,000 scholarship to Genevieve.

Genevieve attended Parkes Public School and Parkes High, graduating with an ATAR of 96.85.

After taking a gap year, she is now pursuing a Bachelor of Genetics at the Australian National University.

According to the panel who interviewed Genevieve, she has a clear

vision for her career and is proactively working towards achieving her goals.

While Genevieve was unable to attend the ceremony in person, she joined the event online from Canberra.

Also joining virtually was Bronwyn Webster, the daughter of Jack Scoble, connecting from Adelaide.

Representing Genevieve inperson at the ceremony were her parents Sonia and Craig Bland who accepted the scholarship on her behalf.

Expressing her gratitude, Genevieve highlighted the significant impact of the scholarship on easing the financial pressures of university life.

“The Jack Scoble Scholarship is such a blessing to have for students from a rural community,” she said.

“Moving to a new city, house and starting university is incredibly scary, and there are a lot of expected and unexpected financial pressures.

“You don’t realise how lucky you are to use mum and dad’s pots and pans, food, couches, and even have a bed until you leave.”

Genevieve explained how the costs of moving out and starting university can quickly add up.

“We have had to furnish a new place, get parking permits, negotiate fuel and food costs, as well as rent. All of these things just weigh on your mind when you see the money disappearing and know that, as of yet, you don’t have any income - yet you still have to buy

Manager of Culture, Education and Library Services Kerryn Jones, Cr Bill Jayet, Mayor Neil Westcott, parents Craig and Sonia Bland, Lyn McLeod and Jeffrey Evans. (Insert) PHOTOS: Supplied Genevieve Bland, recipient of the 2025 Jack Scoble Scholarship. food,” she said.

The scholarship has provided Genevieve financial security, allowing her to focus entirely on her studies.

“Through the amazing generosity of Parkes Shire Council, the weight of financial burden just disappears,” she said.

“Gone is the worry of how you will manage borrowing a textbook from the library that is constantly on loan to one of your 500 fellow students in the course.

“It gives you the freedom to make decisions that benefit your health, happiness, and productivity - it means you can buy that $180 textbook and reference it whenever you like for the next three years.”

The scholarship will also allow

Genevieve to take on extra learning opportunities.

“Because I don’t yet have to find a job, I’m thinking of enrolling in the extra lectures for the honours pathway in chemistry, to gain higherlevel knowledge for next year and beyond,” she said.

“I am so grateful for Parkes Shire Council and the panel that selected me, and I’m excited about the future of my degree in genetics and where it will lead.”

Cr Bill Jayet, who was a member of the judging panel, said Council was pleased to support Genevieve in her journey through this scholarship.

“All candidates proved that they’re going to make wonderful successes of their lives,” he said.

“But when it came to deciding on

who would be the recipient of the scholarship we were unanimous in our decision and my fellow panel members were Jeffrey Evans, Lyn McLeod and Kerryn Jones, our Manager of Culture, Education and Library Services.

“What was so wonderful about interviewing Genevieve was the fact that she went through the public education system.

“We wish Genevieve all the very best and she plans to come back to the country and this area once her course is finished.”

Since its introduction, the Jack Scoble Scholarship has provided $161,000 in financial assistance to local students, helping them achieve their academic aspirations and contribute to their communities.

Highway level crossing at Tichborne to go er $450 million commitment to grade-separating Inland Rail interfaces with roads across NSW. The level crossing on the Olympic Highway at Harris Gates near Illabo will also be removed as part of this work.

Geotechnical investigations, biodiversity studies and Aboriginal cultural heritage surveys of the Tichborne site and surrounds began on 12 February.

Work is due to be carried out on weekdays from 7am to 6pm until the end of March, weather permitting, with intermittent changed traffic conditions in place on the Newell Highway including stop/slow traffic movements.

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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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tions at Tichborne will be followed by similar work at the Harris Gates intersection in coming months.

“We are working in partnership with the NSW Government to remove rail level crossings by building bridges to separate road and rail along the Inland Rail route in the state,” said Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King.

“Australia’s investment in Inland Rail is critical to help us move more freight as our population grows.

“Inland Rail can reduce our transport emissions and make our roads safer, and we are prioritising delivery of the sections between Beveridge and

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Parkes in line with our independent review of the project, which was handed down in mid-2023.”

NSW Regional Transport and Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison said the investment will improve safety at two key intersections on the Inland Rail route.

“Crashes at level crossings have the potential to cause major trauma and even fatalities, which have devastating impacts on families and local communities,” she said.

“By grade separating road and rail we will eliminate the potential of incidents at these two locations while paving the way for faster freight movements and business benefits for regional NSW.”

Early work has started on the removal of the level crossing on the Newell Highway at Tichborne, along the Inland Rail project corridor.

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Early work has started to pave the way for the removal of a railway level crossing along the Inland Rail project corridor near Parkes.

The level crossing on the Newell Highway at Tichborne will be removed and replaced using grade separation - separating the rail from the road as either an overpasses or underpass.

The Albanese Labor Government is investing $280 million and the Minns Labor Government is contributing $70 million in the project, which will improve road and rail safety while allowing freight to be delivered faster and more reliably.

The Australian Government contribution is part of a broad-

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150 years of Anglican Ministry

Guests had the opportunity to explore all the beauty of the grandiose St George’s Anglican Church on Friday afternoon during a special open house.

The event was the first of several organised over the three days to mark the 150th anniversary of the Parkes Shire parish.

Celebrations also included talks and guest speakers, men’s breakfast, anniversary dinner, barbecue lunch at Kelly Reserve and a Thanksgiving service.

Visitors found themselves a seat among the pews to listen to music on Friday, which included devoted organist Richard Morgan, originally from Forbes who now lives in Sydney and who travels back for most special occasions, Parkes Shire Concert Band and community band based in Parkes and involves musicians from around the Central West Sub Tonic Fusion.

Or people sat outside in the garden for refreshments and a chat.

The church’s and ministry’s history was brought alive and its future looking bright during a memorabilia display in the

church hall.

Thousands of photos from a range of families, groups, activities and special occasions decorated stands, which also featured historic bibles, books and booklets, excerpts, informative posters, a 1941 Signature Tablecloth with hand-stitched past and more recent names of the St George’s Women’s Guild and garments.

There was also a plastic sleeve booklet containing 34 pages of every memorial aspect of the church captured and recorded by Betty Somers.

“Anything with a name on it I took with my little old camera,” Betty said.

The anniversary dinner on Saturday night at the Parkes Services Club was a big highlight for the parish, with 85 guests attending the occasion.

Joan Rauchle, whose family has been attending St George’s Church since the beginning, had the honour of cutting the anniversary cake.

Organist Richard Morgan, who’s originally from Forbes, travelled ■ MORE PHOTOS FROM THE from Sydney to play on Friday. He’s pictured with Reverend Ben CELEBRATIONS WILL APPEAR IN Mackay.

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Shirley Westgarth and Margaret Noakes attended the celebratory dinner.

Robyn Gregson, Pauline Gosper and Jean Lane attended the celebration dinner of St George’s Anglican Church Parkes.

Minaga (10), dad Sam, Ranuga (5) and mum Suranga Lekamge had fun exploring St George’s Anglican Church on Friday afternoon.

Minaga also played the saxophone with the Parkes Shire Concert Band.

Almost 95, Lindsay May has lived in Parkes all his life and most of it has been spent in St George’s Church.

He spotted a few family members in the photo memorabilia on Friday.

Norma and Barry Garment with their daughter Heather Wythes.

Lorraine and Arthur Parker enjoyed their night celebrating St George’s Anglican Church Parkes.

Jayden Finn (12), Jenson Howard (12), Cameron Lenord (12), Elijah Mackay (6) and James Mackay listening to Subtonic Fusion in St George’s Anglican Church on Friday.

Alicia Westcott and Prue Britt enjoyed listening to the music in the church on Friday afternoon.

Cheryl Thompson, Bev Grange, Bev Bokeyar, Jan Tanswell and Betty Somers in the church hall during the open house event.

Sub Tonic Fusion which involves musicians from around the Central West including Parkes performed on Friday afternoon. One of its members includes Reverend Ben Mackay (right).

Carole and Arthur Corbett enjoyed their night together with friends from St George’s Anglican Church Parkes.

Joy Paddison and Julia Noon enjoyed their afternoon at the celebatory dinner.

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150 years of Anglican Ministry

Baptism gown part of family tradition

By CHRISTINE LITTLE A beautiful and sentimental family tradition was unveiled during the 150th celebrations of the St George’s Anglican Parish over the weekend.

For 48 years bubs in the Tanswell family wore the same white gown during each of their baptisms - some in St George’s, others elsewhere.

A poster, with photos detailing the tradition that began in 1959, alongside the gown and petticoat itself, were on show in the church hall among other memorabilia during the 150th anniversary.

It was part of a slightly bigger baptism display that featured other delicate gowns from the Klein family and one made by Carole Corbett which included a bonnet.

Carole used silk embroidered nylon over a satin petticoat, embroidered with children’s names and the date of their baptisms.

The Tanswell family gown was made by Miss Ruby Tanswell with the lace petticoat crotchet from Mrs Millie Tanswell’s ‘glory box’ petticoat, hand made in the early 1920s.

It was first worn by Judith Stanford (nee Cross) in 1959.

Followed by 33 others - Andrew Cross, David, Simon and Nicholas Tulloch, Stewart and Graeme Tanswell, Neva Pengilly, Louise Dale (Pengilly), Denise Fisher (Pengilly), Gemma, Brendon and Paul Pengilly, Lisa and Jenny Tanner, Craig, Russell and Daryn Tanswell, Louise and Amanda Stanford, Kayla and Matisse Cross, Paige Tulloch, Hannah, Amelia, Joseph, Madeleine, Amy and Katie Tanswell, Cameron and Mitchell Dale, Angus and Georgia Fisher.

The Klein family had a baptism gown on Toby Fisher was the last baby to be baptised in display during the St George’s Anglican the gown in 2007.

Parish 150th celebrations.

(Above) Jan Tanswell and Betty Somers, who married into the Tanswell family. (Instert) The Tanswell family baptism gown and lace petticoat crotchet on display with a poster detailing the family tradition.

(Left) A baptism gown and bonnet made by Carole Corbett was also on display over the weekend.

PHOTOS: Christine Little

Anglican Parish’s joyful weekend of events

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By CHRISTINE LITTLE The Anglican Parish of Parkes and Peak Hill marked a significant milestone over the weekend, celebrating its 150th anniversary with a series of joyful events that brought the community together.

Members of St George’s Church were thrilled with how the celebrations went over the three days.

With a range of events across the weekend, there really was something for everyone – from an organ recital, Parkes Shire Concert Band, and Sub Tonic Fusion, to a display of historic memorabilia by the Anglican Women’s Association, talks from Simon Smart from the Centre for Public Christianity, and a celebration dinner on Saturday evening.

“Our church exists for everyone in the communities of Parkes and Peak Hill,” said Reverend Ben Mackay, Priest-in-Charge.

“We are here to share our certain hope in Jesus, offering a full life – we’re about much more than just weddings, baptisms and funerals.

“Our celebration and thanksgiving service on Sunday morning was a particularly joyful time together, with about 150 people gathered to worship God, hear

Saturday 8th March 2025 The 85 guests who attended St George’s Anglican Parish 150th anniversary dinner at the Parkes Services Club on Saturday had the best seats in the house for the fireworks in Cooke Park that was part of the Country Sounds event.

PHOTO: Supplied from God’s word, and pray.

“We also enjoyed a moving ‘kids spot’ where our young people led us in singing.”

The anniversary dinner entertained 85 guests as well.

Reverend Mackay said Parkes Anglican welcomes people of all ages as they seek to explore God and life, enjoy community and find hope together.

He invites all members of the community to join in

worship and fellowship every Sunday at 8.30am (traditional) and 10.15am (contemporary with kids church).

Visit their website at www. parkesanglican.org.au for more information and upcoming events.

“As the parish celebrates this amazing anniversary, we look forward to continuing to serve the communities of Parkes and Peak Hill for years to come,” Reverend Mackay said.

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Incredible Eugowra recognised

When their community was devastated, Eugowra locals stepped up.

A flood recovery committee formed even as the town was reeling from the unprecedented flood event of 14 November, 2022, and they’re still working two years on.

They were recognised as the NSW Volunteer Group of the Year by the Centre for Volunteering, from 24 finalists at a gala event in Sydney.

Centre for Volunteering CEO Gemma Rygate described the efforts of the Eugowra nominees as incredible.

“Few communities have been hit with something so devastating and unexpected as the people of Eugowra after the 2022 floods,” Ms Rygate said.

“Lives were lost, homes and property completely destroyed, and people faced a long and hard path to recovery.

“The flood recovery committee did an incredible job helping to raise money, coordinate donations and support, and liaise with agencies on how to rebuild the town.

“They did more than this. They provided a human connection with people in the town. They gave them hope and support and were an inspiration.

“They let everyone know that they could get through this.

“They are an incredible group of volunteers. They thoroughly deserve this award. More importantly, they deserve our thanks and appreciation.”

Chair Sean Haynes said the group was incredibly honoured to be nominated for the award, and recognised first at the central west level and then at State.

The committee is Sean Haynes, Liz Mitchell, Janet Moxey, Dave Herbert, Kim Storey, Ash Wright and Tim Wright.

“It is a great honour, particularly

“This is for the Eugowra community and everyone else who continues to support us.” Eugowra flood recovery committee representatives David Herbert, Janet Moxey, Liz Mitchell and Sean Haynes accept the Centre for Volunteering Award.

PHOTO: Salty Dingo when you hear the many other stories of the volunteer organisations and teams - everyone’s making a difference in their respective communities,” Mr Haynes said.

“Really this award is on behalf of the entire Eugowra community.

“We also wish to acknowledge the support of all the other volunteers who have come into Eugowra to support us over the last two and a bit years.

“We were endeavouring to be the conduit of the community to all these organisations, both government and non-government and those coming in to really be positive and to support us.

“All we’re trying to achieve is the best for our community and its road to recovery.”

The committee began to meet on just the second day after disaster struck, as their community was in shock and loss.

As volunteers, government and

non-government organisations, and donations poured in, the need quickly became clear.

“It became a ritual: at 2.30pm every day to bring both the government organisations and non government, all those interested parties together to ensure we had a clear plan, a clear direction,” Mr Haynes said.

“That wasn’t just for day to day this was about being strategic: the next week, the next month, and really how and what was being offered to our community was going to make a difference and was suited to our community.”

It was vital that they create a priority listing of what was needed both immediately and long term.

“You sometimes think about what the showgrounds was at the peak: it was a place where people could seek safe refuge, where they were staying, where

they had their meals, where they could seek support to try to assist them,” Mr Haynes said.

“But also to have a place to come together as a community after a hard day of trying to work through their home, their situation.”

They launched and manage the GIVIT fundraising campaign, which has raised almost $900,000 for the community, and liaise with the many organisations that want to donate or support Eugowra in any way.

Visiting, saying g’day and supporting local businesses, continues to be one of the great ways to do that and one of the many tasks the committee has done is coordinate visits from clubs and groups.

Two years on, so much has been achieved: so much cleaning up and repair, businesses reopened.

But there’s still work do. Assessments under the $40 million central west resilient homes package

have just begun.

“We continue to advocate behind the scenes for our community: not just the Eugowra community it’s for the central west,” Mr Haynes said.

The group is among those calling for further funding for the resilient homes package, but also for further funding packages that have been made available to other regions hit by disaster.

Businesses need more support, and there’s also a need to make available land for residential development so that people who may be eligible for a buyback can stay in their communities.

“It’s important to note all of our communities which have been impacted, our communities and our villages, including Eugowra, we’re all growing communities,” Mr Haynes said.

“We’ve got younger families, our proportion of young families and children is continuing to grow we need the infrastructure but we need the accommodation in our communities to be able to support the growth that we’ve seen preflood and to be able to continue because that’s really the lifeblood of our communities.”

They also have a focus on preparedness for potential future flooding, ensuring the learnings of 2022 inform future warning systems and responses.

The flood recovery committee is working with the State Emergency Service and the floodplain advisory committee with council on this, as well as looking forward to welcoming the new community and evacuation centre online in the near future.

Mr Haynes also acknowledged the employers of everyone on the committee, and all who have made it possible for them to dedicate their time to the work that’s been required.

Country Sounds sends off summer in the park A spectacular evening was had at Cooke Park as Country Sounds returned to the Cooke Park Pavillion to send off the last weekend of summer.

The second event of Country Sounds was held on Saturday with local performers Gracey Jones, joined by Ty Logan and Baeden Faint first taking the Cooke Park stage.

They were followed by Brisbane based performer Tyla Rodrigues and popular country music singer from Orange, Robbie Mortimer.

There was entertainment for all ages with an entertainment zone as well as all ages taking the dance floor with their best country moves.

To end the night full of country music a spectacular fireworks display sent everyone home with a bang.

Will Rix, Darcy Summerhayes and Dylan Quade enjoyed Emma and Brendon enjoyed the shade in Country Sounds.

PHOTOS: Madeline Blackstock Cooke Park watching Country Sounds.

Artie Kross was lucky enough to have a photo Taylah and Mick spent the afternoon at with Robbie Mortimer.

Country Sounds.

Kayla, Daisy and Izzy Birch enjoyed listening to the performers.

Lochie and Sophy Jones enjoyed their afternoon at Country Sounds.

Mia Baker, Thomas Fredricks and Annabelle Baker enjoyed their afternoon in Cooke Park.

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Captains, Leaders & Kindies

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JPEG (3) KC – Back row L to R: Mrs Di Potts, Charli Thorne, Walter Ryan, Ryder Vidler-Bamblett, Luella Bryden, Charlotte Wilson, Mrs Jess Churchill. Middle row L to R: Elijah Mackay, Brady Logan, Elly Lewis, Spencer Bateson, Levi Boney.

Front row L to R: Archie McGirr, Addilyn Van Unen, Conner Ramsay, Indy McGirr, Kurtis Fardell, Alaiah Payne.

Absent: Hallie Swindle and Amari Concepcion.

KW

Back row L to R: Mrs Simone Lewis, Izaac Leech, Jack Lovell, Louie Stubberfield, Sunny Lilley, Alfie Hawker, Xavier Burton, Kevin Creith, Jace Lyons, Miss Jayne Ware. Middle row L to R: Lucas Middendorf, Ruby Elliott, Molly Chapple, Harper Wilson, Maddison Symonds, Miller Smith. Front row L to R: Freya Hando, Savannah Kelley, Stella Rogers, Robyn Spence, Alaynah Spicer. Absent: Tobias Orr.

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Captains & Vice Captains

JPEG (9) L-R Zara Baker (vice captain) Pippa MacGregor (Captain) Sam Yelland (captain) Lachlan Orr (vice captain) Coral O’Neill ( Principal) Back row L to R: Mrs Erin Hando, Austen Hausler, Mason Watson, Eli Hodder, Amelie Nock, Ava Lewis, Cadence Dengate, Shailee Blackstock, Mrs Jane Howard.

Middle row L to R: Tatianna Podetti, Eden Bolt, Emmanuel Vella, Lacey Sterland, Thomas Pritchard, Kolton Strudwick.

Front row L to R: Nate Haydon, Danny Murray, Jye Davies, Luna Foran, Amarah Pike, Rylee Fardell.

JPEG (9) L-R Ellis Bartijn, Mathew McKenzie, Eloise Edwards and Zahli Stanley

PARKES PUBLIC SCHOOL • Specialised literacy and numeracy programs

• Quality transition to school program

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Principal: Mrs Coral O’Neill 77 - 85 Currajong St, Parkes Ph: 6862 1702 or 6862 1867 Fax: 6862 5047

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Captains

L-R: Darcy Summerhayes (VC), Luka Parkin (C), Naomi Dunn (C), Lily Collins (VC)

Senior Leadership Team

Back L-R: Ewan Moody (prefect), Jacob MacRae (prefect), Matayah Guy (prefect), Cameron Lees (prefect), Lily Collins (VC), Ava Quade ( Indigenous prefect), Isabella Hughes (prefect) Front L-R: Luka Parkin (C), Darcy Summerhayes ( VC), Blake Price (Special education prefect), Naomi Dunn (C)

Sporting House Captain Back L-R: Jamie-lee Fisher, Lilia Howard, Holly Duncan, Jake Dunn, Sam Rivett, Elly Thornberry Front L-R: Isabella Hughes, Matayah Guy, Faith Clarke, Elsie Orr, Edie Seaman

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Come to Parkes High for a magnificent educational journey!

• Enrol NOW for 2024 - call our friendly staff on 68621844

For information about our dynamic school contact: Principal Sandra Parker Parkes High School 2a Albert Street, Parkes NSW 2870 Ph: 02 6862 1844 • Fax: 02 6862 5046 • Email: parkes-h.admin@det.nsw.edu.au

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Harry Porter

Gracie Emery

Rowan Henry

Miss Brooke Morgan is our NEW K/1/2 teacher.

Sansa Jones

Imogen Sutherland

Miss Rebecca Price is our new Science/Ag teacher.

Year 7

Yr7: Alyrah-Jade Phillips-Thompson, Liliana Gray, Scarlett Southon, Xavier Gaut, Bridgette Stephenson, Thomas Walter & Cameron Strudwick.

Trundle Central School A school that provides a professional,

Trundle Central S A school that provides a professio stimulating and challenging learning environment.

Please contact Trundle Central School on 6892 1303 or email the Principal Mr John Southon at trundle-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Trundle Central School stimulating and challenging learning env

A school that provided a professional, stimulating Please contactlearning Trundle Central School on 6892 and challenging environment. email Principal John Southon at trundle-c.school Ph: (02)the 6892 1303 | Mr trundle-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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Class K/3/4

Class K/3/4 L-R: Phoenix Stephenson, Scott Stephenson, Travis Bryon, Bianca Stephenson, Ella Kilby, Piper Skipworth.

Year 6 Leaders

Year 6 Leaders: Chelsea Stephenson, Peyton Woods Stevenson, Tilly Holloway, Annie Kilby.

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Kindergarten

Back: Miss Sabrina Bird, Spencer Powell, Lilli Godwin, Dakota Meers, Poppy Porquet, Nora Tolhurst, Georgia Bateson, Thea Pearce, Millie Webb, Maleaha Clark, Rosemary Bartrop, Pippa Allen, Huxley Duff Front: Quill Halma, Ethan Paradowski, Connor Huppatz, Hayden Janssen, Hudson Knight, James Freeland, Sebastian Williams, Nixon Bennett Absent: Fletcher McLuckie

Captains

Back: Mrs Nicole Livermore, Keanau Robinson, Sariah Folau, Max James, Lawson Roberts Front: Sophie Smith, Noah Jayat, Emily Wild, Zion Pearce

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MIDDLETON PUBLIC SCHOOL IS SET IN BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS AND HAS A FOCUS ON HIGH QUALITY ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND SPORTING ACTIVITIES FACILITATED BY EXPERIENCED CARING STAFF 1. Whole school focus from Kindergarten to Year 6.

2. Stephanie Alexander Kitchen and Garden Program.

3. Various Literacy & Numeracy programs including Reading Tutor Program, MacqLit & MiniLit Sage.

Principal: Nicole Livermore • Medlyn Street, Parkes, NSW Ph: 6862 1999

4. Positive Behaviour For Learning across K-6.

5. Wiradjuri Language Program 6. Active Parents and Citizens Association.

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K/1MO

Front row (L-R): Billie Lewin, Mahalia Murray, Billie Hendry, Oka-Maree Clarke, Adeline Smith, Lainey Tanswell, Mrs Natalie Gardiner (Teacher), Nixon.

Second row (L-R): Wezley Milson, Peyton Holmes, Marnie Medlyn, Aariya Jeffery-Hasler, Finnley Ross.

Third row (L-R): Lincoln Stonestreet, Jonathan Skulander, Jagger Holland, Henry Rootes, Mr Colin Cartwright (School Chaplain).

Back row (L-R): Ms Angela Whiteley (SLSO), Kash McKellar, Heath Cudden, Oliver Britt

Front row (L-R): Alexis Byrne, Kaeleigh Murray, Vera Jones, Ava Warry, Zoey Spicer, Elliarna McCrae, Lilly Cox, Nixon.

Middle row (L-R): Mrs Sophie Oliver (Teacher), Benjamin Hunter, Cove Hando, Kane Harry, Theo Rathbone, Caleb Kennedy, Colby Maguire, Oliver Cass, Mrs Claire Mackenzie (Teacher).

Back row (L-R): Mr Charlie Oraha (SLSO), Mr Colin Cartwright (School Chaplain)

2025 Captains & Prefects

L-R: Pipa ten Cate da Silva (Prefect), Sienna Cheney (Prefect), Poppy Rodgers (Vice Captain), Paige Schapers (Captain), Edison Hawken (Captain), Saxon Gosper (Vice Captain), George Hendry (Prefect), Hughie Witherow (Prefect).

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For enrolment information please contact the school.

The Principal Michael Ostler will be happy to speak with you.

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Captains and Vice: Emerson Kaden (VC), Elizabeth Toomey (C), Jack Kaden (C), Max Dwyer Mulligan (VC).

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House Captains

House Captains: Poppy Lawryk and Stanley Drooger (Welcome), Harper Edmonds and Abel Medlyn (Bushman), Nina Jiang and Charls Chen (Phoenix), Mia Malherbe and Issac Allen (Currajong).

SRC

Back- Layla Al-Maliky, Joey Hazelton, Isabel Siju, Ted Dugan.

Front- Elsie Galvin, Nate Calabro, Allegra Cronin and Finley Gibbons.

AECG

Back Row (L to R): Harvey Williams, Riley Crowe, Jack McCabe, Arlo Stevenson, Colton Ingram, Wraith Sloane, Noah Al-Maliky.

Second Row (L to R) : Abigail Smee, Mikayla Sibanda, Millie McIntyre, Olivia Jiang, Tennessee-Rose Lewin, Savannah Tarry.

Third Row (L to R): Chelsea Spedding, Izak Malherbe, Jorawar Singh, Zoe Harris, Toby Slaven, Jackson Jordan, Kingston Fainga’a.

Front Row (L to R): Isla Duong, Evie Acret, Cooper Culhane, Isla Barber, Lacey Armor, Arjun Jodder.

Absent: Ranuga Lekam Ralalage

AECG: Lori-Jayde Gee, Bella Allen and Samuel Kaden. Absent: Addison and Bentley Murray.

Holy Family School 37a High Street, Parkes Ph 02 6862 1610 Principal: Denise Gersbach “In Praise, Love and Trust”

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20 Parkes Christian 25 School High School Captains

2025 High School Captains (Left to Right): Oliver Mayo (Vice-Captain), Angelique Bland (Vice-Captain), Chloe Amery (Captain), Joshua King (Captain)

Primary School Captains

2025 Primary School Captains (Left to Right): Ben Westcott (Vice-Captain), Madeline McCutcheon (Vice-Captain), Zoe Amery (Captain), Henry Unger (Captain)

High School House Captains

2025 High School House Captains (Left to Right): William Bligh, Evie Allen, Maddie Nash, Oliver Mayo, Ruby Wilson, Lachlan Unger

Primary House Captains

2025 Primary House Captains (Left to Right): Hudson Field, Louis Farrell, Elodie Ballantyne, Chelsea Ray, Sophie Pearce, Abby McIntyre, Maddison-Ivy Hartwig

Our 2025 Kindergartens

Kindergarten Class Photo (Front L-R): Mrs Melissa Richards (Teachers Aide), Hudson Green, Bethany Watt, Layla Turner, Finley Wright, Adeline Taberner, Billie Lee, Chloe Arnott, Joseph Boyd, Lyanna Davis, Sahara Hourigan, Cooper McConnell, Mrs Melanie Hodge (Teachers Aide). (Back L-R) Mrs Emilie Grover (Teacher), Reginald Ward, Judah Howarth, Connor Dodgson, Flynn BarnettSmith, Emilia Jones, Heidi Oksbjerg, Chas Harris, Ciella Willersdorf, Eden Mann, Edison Watts, Clay Nyman, Tygar Wallace, Peter Sellers, Mrs Annette Moss (Teacher).

New Staff (Front L-R): Stacy Barton (Teachers Aide), Emilie Grover (Kindergarten Teacher), Olya Rose (Year 1 Teacher), Jenna Field (Teachers Aide). (Back L-R) Sarah Westerway (Primary RFF), Emma Brown (Librarian), Erika Muller (Geography / Language - High School Teacher), Kate Harding (Year 2 Teacher).

NEW ENROLMENTS FOR

2026 & 2027 Enrolments are now being accepted for Kindergarten to Year 12 If you have any questions, would like to arrange a school tour or require an enrolment application, please contact the office or email: administration@parkescs.nsw.edu.au

PARKES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 243 Back Trundle Road, Parkes NSW 2870  www.parkescs.nsw.edu.au  (02) 6862 4164

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon.

1.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 2.00 The Hunting Party. 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 Better Homes And Gardens.

8.30 MOVIE: Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody. (2022) Naomi Ackie, Stanley Tucci, Ashton Sanders.

11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Our Take On Love. (2022) 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 David Attenborough’s Mammals. 8.40 MOVIE: Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard. (2021) Ryan Reynolds, Salma Hayek, Samuel L. Jackson. 11.00 MOVIE: Lions For Lambs.

(2007) 12.45 Pointless. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Judge Judy. 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Family Feud.

4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Wheel Of Fortune UK. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. 10.50 10’s Late News. 11.15 The Project. 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 Edward VIII: Britain’s Traitor King. 3.00 Nula.

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 James May: Our Man In Italy. 8.30 Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines. 9.20 Mysteries Of The Ancient Dead. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Bonn.

11.45 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 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 DVine Living. 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 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Pawn Stars. 2.00 Pawn Stars Do America. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Jade Fever. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 American Pickers: Best Of. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam.

8.30 MOVIE: Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw. (2019) 11.15 MOVIE: The Scorpion King. (2002) 1.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic.

8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 Shopping.

10.30 House Rules. 12.00 Angel. 3.00 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 3.50 The Goldbergs. 4.20 Bondi Vet. 5.20 Britain’s Got Talent. 7.00 MOVIE: Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation. (2018) 9.00 MOVIE: Romancing The Stone. (1984) 11.15 MOVIE: Breakthrough. (2019) 1.40 Late Programs.

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

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

5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 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 Ghosts. 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. 2.15 ER. 2.55 Doctor Who. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.30 MythBusters. 5.20 Love Your Garden.

6.10 George Clarke’s Alaskan Adventure. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: Must Love Dogs. (2005) 10.10 ER. 10.55 Not Going Out. 11.25 Rage. 12.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.25 Nella The Princess Knight.

5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin.

10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 News.

4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Evening News. 8.00 Planet America: Weekend Edition. 8.45 News Tonight. 9.00 The World.

9.30 Close Of Business. 10.00 Nightly News.

10.30 Asia News Week. 11.00 News. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

11.30 My Favorite Martian.

12.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.50 Keeping Up Appearances. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow.

3.30 MOVIE: Spring And Port Wine. (1970) 5.30 Filthy Garden SOS. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Yes Minister. 8.30 MOVIE: Priscilla Queen Of The Desert. (1994) 10.40 The Closer. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.20 Fanatics: The Deep End. 2.50 The Inside Story. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.10 If You Are The One. 7.10 Jeopardy! 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.35 100 Vaginas. 9.30 Secrets Of Playboy. Return. 11.15 Pose.

1.10 Hells Angels: Kingdom Come. 2.05 Late Programs.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Silent Witness. Final. 2.55 Simply Nigella. 3.30 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 Gardening Australia. Return. 8.30 Under The Vines.

Return. 9.15 Optics. 9.45 Hard Quiz.

10.20 Spicks And Specks. 10.50 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) 11.35 Late Programs.

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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

12.00 Horse Racing. Verry Elleegant Stakes Day and Australian Guineas Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 7.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Legacy. (2012) Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz. 10.15 MOVIE: Green Zone.

(2010) Matt Damon. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 My Way. 1.00 Let’s Eat With George. 1.30 Your Next Cruise. 2.00 Bondi Vet. 3.00 David Attenborough’s Mammals.

4.00 Cherie Barber’s Tiny Home. New. 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: Legally Blonde. (2001) Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson. 10.30 MOVIE: Magic Mike’s Last Dance. (2023) 12.40 Late Programs.

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

1.00 10 Minute Kitchen. 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 Elsbeth.

11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. 5.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. 5.30 Hitler: Decoding A Dictator. New. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Wonders Of Europe. Return. 8.35 Queen Camilla: The Wicked Stepmother. 9.30 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. 10.25 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. 11.25 Suspect. 3.20 Australia Uncovered: Our African Roots. 4.20 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. Verry Elleegant Stakes Day and Australian Guineas Day. 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 Motor Racing. Night Thunder.

High Limits World Tour. Night Grand Final.

Replay. 4.00 Carnage. 5.00 Counting Cars.

6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 8.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 9.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success.

12.20 The Goldbergs. 12.50 Dream Home.

2.20 Holey Moley Australia. 3.50 Britain’s Got Talent. 5.30 MOVIE: Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation. (2018) 7.30 MOVIE: Back To The Future Part III. (1990) 10.00 MOVIE: Gunpowder Milkshake. (2021) 12.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Shopping. 9.00 Jake And The Fatman.

10.00 Diagnosis Murder. 12.00 JAG. 2.00 Diagnosis Murder. 3.00 JAG. 4.00 Escape Fishing. 4.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 21. Brisbane Roar v Melbourne Victory. 7.00 Football Tonight. 7.25 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 21. Macarthur FC v Sydney FC. 10.00 NCIS. 12.45 Bull. 2.35 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 George Clarke’s Adventures In Americana. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) 8.50 Ab Fab. 9.20 Absolutely Fabulous New York Special.

10.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 3.30 Tiddler. 3.55 Kids’ Programs.

5.10 Thomas. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes.

6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.30 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.10 Chopped Jnr. 8.55 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.

8.30 Stateline. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Foreign Correspondent. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.35 MOVIE: Lease Of Life.

(1954) 2.35 MOVIE: Trapeze. (1956) 4.45 Rugby Union. Super W. Round 1. Western Force v Brumbies. 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 3. Western Force v Queensland Reds. 9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match. 9.45 MOVIE: The Mechanic.

(1972) 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.20 Ten Year Old Tom. 2.50 Celebrity Mastermind. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.50 Late Life Lesbians.

6.45 The Food That Built The World. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Steven Spielberg: The New Hollywood Prodigy.

9.35 The Hunt For Hitler. 10.25 Hudson & Rex. 12.05 The X-Files. 3.25 Late Programs.

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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 Under The Vines. 2.45 Extraordinary Escapes. 3.35 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 Sydney Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras 2025. 10.30 The Newsreader. 11.25 Unforgotten. 12.15 Rage.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Cycling.

Santos Tour Down Under. H’lights. 1.30 Cycling. Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road 2.30 Air Crash Investigations: Special Report. 3.30 Border Security: Int. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer.

5.00 News. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Australian Idol.

8.40 The Hunters. 10.15 Murder In The Outback: The Falconio And Lees Mystery.

11.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Rugby League. Women’s International Test.

Australia v England. 3.00 NRL Sunday Footy: Las Vegas Pre-Show. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 1. Penrith Panthers v Cronulla Sharks. 5.30 NRL Sunday Footy: Las Vegas Post-Match. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Married At First Sight. 8.45 60 Minutes. 9.45 9News Late. 10.15 See No Evil. 11.15 The First 48. 12.05 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 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 2.30 Basketball.

NBL Finals. Semi-final series. South East Melbourne Phoenix v Illawarra Hawks.

Game 2. 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 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. 5.00 Heroines. New. 5.30 Hitler: Decoding A Dictator. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Ancient Greece By Train. 8.25 Emperor: Rise And Fall Of A Dynasty. 9.20 Legends Of The Pharaohs. 10.20 Great British Landmark Fixers. 11.15 Elvis’ Women. 2.40 Love Your Garden. 3.30 Employable Me (UK) 4.35 Bamay. 5.00 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. 2.00 Merv Hughes Fishing. 2.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 3.00 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Motor MythBusters. 5.00 Hustle & Tow. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Die Hard: With A Vengeance. (1995) 11.10 MOVIE: Surrogates. (2009) 1.10 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. 1.00 Home And Away. 4.00 TBA. 5.40 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. 6.30 Puppy School. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent.

8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Bones. 12.30 The Blacklist. 1.30 Ordinary Joe. 2.30 9-1-1: Lone Star.

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 Top Gear Australia.

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. 2.00 ER. 2.45 Doctor Who. 3.30 A Bite To Eat. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.30 MythBusters. 5.25 Love Your Garden. 6.10 George Clarke’s Adventures In Americana. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Sydney Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras 2025. 11.05 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 Ring Of Fire. 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. 10.30 My Favorite Martian.

11.00 Skippy. 11.30 Avengers. 12.30 MOVIE: She’ll Have To Go. (1962) 2.30 MOVIE: The Lone Gun. (1954) 4.00 MOVIE: The Horse Soldiers. (1959) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Gran Torino. (2008) 10.55 The Closer. 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.15 Rites Of Passage.

2.45 Jeopardy! 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.20 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic.

5.45 Domino Masters. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 The UnXplained. 10.10 WWE Legends. 11.45 Hoarders. 12.30 The X-Files. 4.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SUNDAY, MARCH 2

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Compass.

11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.30 Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens. 3.30 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure: Paris To Istanbul. 4.15 Extraordinary Escapes. 5.00 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: Cosi. (1996) 11.55 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) Put your wounded pride aside and

TAURUS

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) One way to kick a less-

(March 21 to April 19) Try to say as little as possible about the work you’re doing through the end of the month. Then you can make your announcement and accept your well-deserved plaudits.

(April 20 to May 20) A more difficult challenge than you expected emerges early in the week. But with your strong Taurean determination, you should be able to deal with it successfully by week’s end.

GEMINI

(May 21 to June 20) Before you act on your “feelings” about an upcoming decision, it might be wise to do a little factchecking first. You could be very much surprised by what you don’t find.

CANCER

(June 21 to July 22) A recent workplace success can open some doors that were previously closed to you. On a personal level, expect to receive some important news from a longtime friend and colleague.

do what you must to heal a misunderstanding, before it can take a potentially irreversible turn and leave you regretting the loss of a good friend.

than-active social life into high gear or rebuild an outdated Rolodex file is to throw one of your well-organized get-togethers for friends and associates.

LIBRA

SAGITTARIUS

(November 22 to December 21) A friend’s problem might take more time than you wish to give. But staying with it once again proves the depth of your Sagittarian friendship and loyalty.

CAPRICORN

(December 22 to January 19) The Sea Goat can benefit from an extra dose of self-confidence to unsettle your detractors, giving you the advantage of putting on a strong presentation of your position.

AQUARIUS

(September 23 to October 22) Getting out of an obligation you didn’t really want to take on can be tricky. An honest explanation of the circumstances can help. Next time, pay more attention to your usually keen instincts.

(January 20 to February 18) You might want to ask a friend or relative for advice on an ongoing personal matter. But be careful not to give away information that you might later wish you had kept secret.

SCORPIO

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Use the weekend for a

(October 23 to November 21) Use your Scorpion logic to push for a no-nonsense approach to a perplexing situation.

This could help keep present and potential problems from creating more confusion.

BORN THIS WEEK: You get great joy out of creating beautiful things and sharing them with others who appreciate them.

creativity break to help restore your spiritual energy. Once this is done, you’ll be back and more than ready to tackle whatever challenge you need to face.

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

10.30 Oscars Red Carpet. 11.00 The Oscars. 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. 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. 10.10 The Oscars.

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. 1.45 Innovation Nation. 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 Rise Of The Dolphins. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 The Life And Murder Of Nicole Brown Simpson.

12.00 The Equalizer. 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. 8.40 NCIS: Sydney.

9.40 NCIS. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. 12.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Saving Lives At Sea. 3.05 Shepherdess. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.10 Britain’s Beautiful Rivers. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Sicily With Michael Portillo. 8.25 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries. Return. 9.25 Inside Sydney Airport. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Wisting. 12.25 A French Case. 2.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 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 Medical Emergency.

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. Night Thunder.

USA New Year Sprintcars. 3.30 Jade Fever.

4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Resto.

5.30 American Pickers: Best Of. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 8.30 Adventure Gold Diggers. 9.30 Tougher In Alaska. 10.30 Frozen Gold. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic.

8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 TBA. 10.30 House Rules. 12.00 Jabba’s Movies. 12.30 The Voice. 2.15 My France With Manu. 3.15 TBA. 5.00 Bondi Vet. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 9.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 10.30 Bones. 12.30 The Blacklist. 1.30 Alias. 2.30 9-1-1: Lone Star.

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 Matlock. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Evil. 11.20 Jake And The Fatman.

12.15 Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

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. 2.05 ER. 2.45 Doctor Who. 3.30 A Bite To Eat. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.30 MythBusters. 5.25 Love Your Garden. 6.10 George Clarke’s Adventures In Americana. 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. 3.40 Mecha Builders. 3.55 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.55 The Deep.

7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.

7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 The Crystal Maze. 9.25 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 Dancing Years. (1950) 5.30 Filthy Garden SOS. 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? 3.00 Wine Lovers’ Guide. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.10 Underground Worlds. 7.05 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Monty Python’s Life Of Brian. (1979) 10.15 The Weekly Football Wrap. 10.45 Forged In Fire.

11.35 Late Programs.

MONDAY, MARCH 3

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.25 MOVIE: They Shall Not Grow Old. (2018) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. 2.00 Fake Or Fortune? 3.00 Simply Nigella. 3.30 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. 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. 11.10 Planet America. 11.40 Late Programs.

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12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon.

1.00 To Be Advised. 2.45 Surveillance Oz. 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. 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 The Hunting Party. 10.10 The Irrational. 12.10 Sun, Sea And Surgery.

1.10 Travel Oz. 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 Madam. 10.20 9News Late. 10.50 My Feet Are Killing Me. 11.40 The Equalizer. 12.30 Tipping Point.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.20 Australian Survivor. 11.30 Judge Judy. 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune.

2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon.

4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Australian Survivor. 8.45 NCIS. 10.35 10’s Late News. 11.00 The Project. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Saving Lives At Sea. 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Britain’s Beautiful Rivers. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. 8.30 Insight. Return. 9.30 Dateline. Return.

10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 Guillaume’s Paris. 11.30 Prisoner. 12.40 Fargo. 2.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 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 Medical Emergency. 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. 12.00 Pawn Stars. 1.00 Outback Opal Hunters. 2.00 Adventure Gold Diggers.

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 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Railroad Australia. 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 TBA. 5.00 Bondi Vet. 7.00 Judge Judy.

7.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

8.30 CSI: Miami.

9.30 CSI: New York.

10.30 CSI: Cyber. 11.30 Bones. 12.30 The Blacklist. 1.30 Alias. 2.30 9-1-1: Lone Star.

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. 8.30 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. Final. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.30 The Neighborhood. 11.00 Frasier. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.40 Ab Fab. 3.10 Doctor Who. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.30 MythBusters. 5.25 Love Your Garden. 6.10 George Clarke’s Adventures In Americana. Final. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Fisk. 9.00 Double Parked. 9.45 Optics. 10.15 ER. 11.00 Not Going Out. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 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 Foxes: Their Secret World. 10.00 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. 10.15 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.

10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.50 Good Karma Hospital. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: The 14. (1973) 5.30 Filthy Garden SOS. 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.

2.00 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 2.55 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.

ABC

SEVEN

NINE

TEN

SBS

TUESDAY, MARCH 4

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Call The Midwife. 2.00 Fake Or Fortune? 3.00 Simply Nigella.

3.25 Grand Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice.

5.25 Antiques Roadshow. 6.25 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 The Role Of A Lifetime. 9.20 Queerstralia. 10.25 The ABC Of. 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. 11.25 Late Programs.

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 Beat The Chasers UK. 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 The Front Bar. Return. 9.30 Full Sweat. New. 11.00 Autopsy USA. Return.

12.00 Covert Affairs. 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 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. 11.30 Judge Judy. 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours.

4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. 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 Dateline.

2.30 Insight. 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.10 Britain’s Beautiful Rivers. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Australia: An Unofficial History. 8.35 The Jury: Murder Trial UK. 9.30 Rogue Heroes. 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Blackwater.

New. 12.15 My Brilliant Friend. 3.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 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 Medical Emergency. 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. 11.00 American Pickers. 12.00 Pawn Stars. 1.00 Outback Truckers. 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 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 Black-ish.

3.30 The Goldbergs. 4.00 Glee. 5.00 Bondi Vet. 7.00 Judge Judy.

7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 MOVIE: Bridget Jones’s Diary. (2001) 10.40 First Dates UK. 1.40 9-1-1: Lone Star.

3.30 A Moveable Feast. 4.00 First Dates UK.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 NBL Slam. 8.30 Jake And The Fatman. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 JAG. 1.30 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 Evil. 12.00 Jake And The Fatman. 12.55 Shopping. 2.25 Diagnosis Murder. 4.15 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.00 Stephen Colbert. 1.00 The Neighborhood. 1.30 King Of Queens.

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

10.00 Becker. 10.30 Frasier. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.15 ER. 3.00 Doctor Who. 3.50 Would I Lie To You? 4.20 MythBusters. 5.10 Love Your Garden.

6.00 Designing A Legacy. 7.00 My Family.

7.30 QI. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 This Is Going To Hurt. 9.20 Queen Of Oz. 9.45 ER. 10.30 Not Going Out. 11.05 Rage. 12.05 Late Programs.

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

4.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 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 Abbott Elementary. New. 9.25 Doctor Who. 10.55 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.

11.30 My Favorite Martian.

12.00 Days Of Our Lives. 2.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow.

3.30 MOVIE: Private’s Progress. (1956) 5.30 Filthy Garden SOS. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 To The Manor Born. 8.00 Yes Minister. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 The Closer. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.15 Cryptoland. 3.15 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: Kimi. (2022) 10.10 Am I Being Unreasonable? Return. 11.55 Girl, Taken. 1.40 Letterkenny. 3.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News.

12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. 1.55 Fake Or Fortune? 2.55 Simply Nigella.

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. Final. 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.

ABC

SEVEN

NINE

TEN

SBS

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon.

1.00 MOVIE: Glass Houses. (2020) 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 Motorway Patrol. 8.30 MOVIE: The Butler. (2013) Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, John Cusack. 11.10 Autopsy USA. 12.10 Damnation. 1.10 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 Rugby League. NRL. Round 1. Sydney Roosters v Brisbane Broncos. 9.55 Thursday Night Knock Off. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 To Be Advised. 12.00 Tipping Point. 1.00 Next Stop. New. 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 Saving Lives At Sea. 3.05 Shepherdess.

3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw.

4.10 Britain’s Beautiful Rivers. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Finding Your Roots.

8.30 Hidden Volcano Abyss. 9.30 Boiling Point. 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 Golden Boy. 12.05 Blackport. 2.35 Her Majesty’s Cavalry. 3.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 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 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes.

5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Highway Patrol. 2.00 The Force: BTL. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Jade Fever. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFL. Opening Round.

Brisbane Lions v Geelong. 10.30 AFL PostGame. 11.00 Kick Ons. New. 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 Blackish. 3.30 The Goldbergs. 4.00 Glee. 5.00 Bondi Vet. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 Kitchen Nightmares. 8.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 9.30 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back. 11.30 First Dates UK. 12.35 Kitchen Nightmares. 1.35 Late Programs.

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

11.30 JAG. 1.30 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 Evil. 11.20 Jake And The Fatman.

12.15 Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder.

4.05 JAG.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.00 Stephen Colbert.

1.00 Rules Of Engagement. 1.30 King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork.

4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends.

8.00 Big Bang. 10.00 Becker. 10.30 Frasier.

11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 Doctor Who. 3.15 A Bite To Eat. 3.45 QI. 4.20 MythBusters. 5.10 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Designing A Legacy (2023) 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. 4.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 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 Indonesia Down Under. 1.00 News. 1.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.00 Days Of Our Lives.

2.00 To The Manor Born. 2.30 Yes Minister.

3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: The Gentle Gunman. (1952) 5.30 Filthy Garden SOS. Final. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 Emergency. 9.30 A+E After Dark.

10.30 Forensics: The Real CSI. Return. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.10 Cowboy Kings Of Crypto. 2.40 Insight. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.40 The Fast History Of. 6.05 Over The Black Dot. 6.35 Travel Man. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 James Brown: Say It Loud. New. 10.10 Homicide. 12.55 Dark Side Of The Ring. 2.45 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

THURSDAY, MARCH 6

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

3.00 Simply Nigella. 3.30 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 Back Roads. 8.30 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure: Paris To Istanbul. 9.20 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 10.05 The Role Of A Lifetime. 10.55 ABC Late News. 11.10 Late Programs.

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RURAL

Homegrown Parkes to be the best yet

By MARG APPLEBEE CENTRAL WEST LACHLAN LANDCARE We are so thrilled to have 50 applications for stallholders and food vendors registered for Homegrown Parkes.

Our Homegrown Parkes event on Saturday, 29 March is shaping up to be the best Homegrown Parkes event ever!

I look forward to sharing some exciting news shortly on some new inclusions for the event.

There have been many requests for fresh produce.

In addition to Crop Swap, we will welcome back Troy from Neurea Valley Produce with his fresh veggies that were a fantastic hit at our October event and Chris from Hills of Fire Flora with beautiful proteas and Leucadendron.

We are always looking at new ways to share the same fabulous event, but still looking at fun and educational additions for our events.

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

Stacey Barton of Capped Cakes and Casey Miles of Dirty Gloves Nursery at the March 2024 Homegrown Parkes event.

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

This will be an opportunity for local and regional businesses who are processing, repurposing, sewing, propagating or pro-

ducing 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.

We have switched up the pro-

gram 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 lo-

cals 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.

Make sure that you put Saturday, 29 March in your calendar and join us at Cooke Park!

Bring your shopping bags, bring cash, bring your cards and invite your friends to share in the free entertainment, good regional food and produce and share in some of our learning opportunities.

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

Extra heavyweights $3 better selling to $288 at this week’s Forbes sale CATTLE SALE Monday, 24 February Yarding 1463 (up 318) Numbers lifted this sale with agents yarding 1463 head.

Quality continues to be mixed but fair with some excellent lines of well bred cattle offered along with the secondary types.

The usual buyers were present and competing in a firm to dearer market.

Yearling steers held firm with heavyweights to processors selling from 341 to 358c/kg.

Plainer types to feed ranged in price from 320 to 400c/kg.

The heifer portion was 8 to 10c/kg better.

Those to feed sold from 270 to 365c/kg for medium and heavyweights.

Processors paid from 290 to 340c/kg for better types.

Heavy steers and bullocks reached 355c/kg.

Grown heifers jumped to receive 395 to 340c/kg.

Cows were the biggest mover lifting 25c/kg.

Heavy 2 score from 270 to 318c and 3 score 300 to Extra heavyweights were $3 better selling from $221 to $288/ 345c/kg. head.

PHOTO: File The best heavy bull reached 311c/kg.

Yarding 39,850 (up 4950) There was 26650 lambs Numbers lifted this sale penned and quality was SHEEP SALE with lamb showing the in- similar to that of the previTuesday, 25 February crease. ous sales.

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

SHEEP 4.3.25 1. Forbes Livestock Agency & Co 2. AWN Langlands Hanlon 3. Kevin Miller Whitty Lennon & Co 4. Nutrien Ag Solutions 5. McCarron Cullinane Chudleigh 6. Elders 7. VC Reid Smith

$3 better selling from $221 to $288/head.

Carcase prices averaged 805 to 834c/kg.

Mutton quality continues to be mixed with Merinos making up the majority of the yarding.

Prices remained strong with Merino ewes selling from $71 to $185/head.

Crossbreds received from $75 to $187 and Dorper ewes reached $162/ head.

Merino wethers sold from $77 to $166/head.

FROM MLA’S NATIONAL LIVESTOCK REPORTING AGENCY

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

It’s what we know...

CATTLE 3.3.25 1. Elders 2. AWN Langlands Hanlon 3. Kevin Miller Whitty Lennon & Co 4. Nutrien Ag Solutions 5. Forbes Livestock Agency & Co 6. McCarron Cullinane Chudleigh 7. VC Reid Smith

There was a good offering of heavy and extra heavyweights penned along with some large lines of store lambs.

The usual buyers were present and competing along with restockers in a firm to dearer market that once again fluctuated with quality on offer.

Light store lambs to restockers sold from $120 to $164/head.

Trade weights lambs 20- 24kg sold from $153 to $210/head.

Heavy lambs to 26kg received from $193 to $227/ head.

Extra heavyweights were

CATTLE : MARKET FORBES 24.2.25

SHEEP: MARKET FORBES 25.2.25

Class

W/Range

Grade Score

Low Price

High Price

Trend

Class

W/ Range

Grade Score

Low Price

High Price

Trend

Yearling Steer

200-800

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320.00

320.00

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Lamb

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3

153.00

188.00

4

330-400

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320.00

400.00

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22.1.24

4

191.00

195.00

12

400+

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385.00

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24.1.26

4

196.00

200.00

1

330-400

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300.00

300.00

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26.1.30

4

217.00

244.00

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400+

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270.00

300.00

10 24.1.30

3

110.00

145.00

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Yearling Heifer

Ewe Cows

520+

C2

270.00

318.00

23 From National Livestock Reporting Service Ph 1902 910 711

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“This strategy is critical to supporting a strong local economy, maintaining a healthy river system, and delivering safer, more secure, resilient and reliable water supplies for the entire Lachlan for generations to come,” Ms Hodge said.

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“This is a strategy for the whole Lachlan community,” NSW Department of Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water Executive Director of Regional Water Strategies Kaia Hodge said.

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Pyometra comes in two forms: “open” and “closed,” with open being the more common.

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In contrast, a closed pyometra occurs when the cervix is closed, trapping the toxic pus inside the body.

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Since there is no discharge in closed pyometra, the dog will be sicker due to the toxins, and it can be more difficult for veterinarians to diagnose.

Pyometra is more commonly seen in older, intact female dogs, typically 1-2 months after their heat cycle, but it can affect any intact female following their heat.

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Symptoms include smelly, pus-like discharge from the vulva (if the cervix is open), vomiting, drooling, sudden weight loss, loss of appetite, lethargy, excessive thirst, or a lack of drinking altogether.

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This is the most effective and common approach to ensure the dog’s survival.

In some cases, pyometra can be treated medically using prostaglandin injections, which help to contract the uterus and expel the infected material.

However, this method is generally only recommended for dogs that are considered valuable for breeding, as it carries significant risks and is less effective than surgery.

Medically managing pyometra can be complicated, and the success rate is lower, with potential for recurrence or complications.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 27

Raiders vs Dolphins Wests Tigers vs Sharks

FRIDAY, MAY 2

Allegiant Stadium Allegiant Stadium

THURSDAY, MARCH 6 Roosters vs Broncos

Allianz Stadium Campbelltown Sports Stadium Suncorp Stadium

SATURDAY, MARCH 8 Dragons vs Bulldogs Sea Eagles vs Cowboys

SUNDAY, MARCH 9 Storm vs Eels

Netstrata Jubilee Stadium 4 Pines Stadium AAMI Park

ROUND 2 THURSDAY, MARCH 13 Knights vs Dolphins

FRIDAY, MARCH 14

Warriors vs Sea Eagles Panthers vs Roosters

SATURDAY, MARCH 15 Dragons vs Rabbitohs Cowboys vs Sharks Raiders vs Broncos

SUNDAY, MARCH 16 Eels vs Wests Tigers Bulldogs vs Titans

THURSDAY, MARCH 20

SATURDAY, MARCH 22 Sharks vs Rabbitohs Dolphins vs Wests Tigers Titans vs Knights

SUNDAY, MARCH 23 Eels vs Bulldogs Sea Eagles vs Raiders

McDonald Jones Stadium Go Media Stadium Commbank Stadium WIN Stadium Qld Country Bank Stadium GIO Stadium Commbank Stadium Belmore Sportsground

Rabbitohs vs Panthers

FRIDAY, MARCH 28 Roosters vs Titans Dolphins vs Broncos

SATURDAY, MARCH 29 Dragons vs Storm Cowboys vs Raiders Sharks vs Bulldogs

ROUND 5 THURSDAY, APRIL 3 Raiders vs Sharks

FRIDAY, APRIL 4

Panthers vs Cowboys Rabbitohs vs Roosters

SATURDAY, APRIL 5

Eels vs Dragons Titans vs Dolphins Broncos vs Wests Tigers

SUNDAY, APRIL 6

Dolphins vs Panthers

FRIDAY, APRIL 11

Dragons vs Titans Broncos vs Roosters

SATURDAY, APRIL 12 Sharks vs Sea Eagles Rabbitohs vs Cowboys Eels vs Raiders

SUNDAY, APRIL 13

AAMI Park Go Media Stadium Suncorp Stadium Sharks Stadium Kayo Stadium Cbus Super Stadium Commbank Stadium 4 Pines Stadium

Sea Eagles vs Dragons

FRIDAY, APRIL 18

Bulldogs vs Rabbitohs Dolphins vs Storm

SATURDAY, APRIL 19 Warriors vs Broncos Roosters vs Panthers

SUNDAY, APRIL 20 Titans vs Raiders Knights vs Sharks

MONDAY, APRIL 21 Wests Tigers vs Eels Accor Stadium Allianz Stadium Suncorp Stadium Netstrata Jubilee Stadium Qld Country Bank Stadium Sharks Stadium

GIO Stadium Commbank Stadium Accor Stadium Commbank Stadium Cbus Super Stadium Suncorp Stadium 4 Pines Stadium Accor Stadium

Suncorp Stadium WIN Stadium Suncorp Stadium Optus Stadium Optus Stadium TIO Stadium AAMI Park McDonald Jones Stadium

ROUND 7 THURSDAY, APRIL 17

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Qld Country Bank Stadium Commbank Stadium GIO Stadium Leichhardt Oval

4 Pines Stadium Accor Stadium Suncorp Stadium

Broncos vs Bulldogs

FRIDAY, APRIL 25

Roosters vs Dragons Warriors vs Knights Storm vs Rabbitohs

Rabbitohs vs Knights Warriors vs Cowboys Wests Tigers vs Dragons Titans vs Bulldogs Panthers vs Broncos Storm vs Raiders

Cbus Super Stadium McDonald Jones Stadium Commbank Stadium

Suncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium

Allianz Stadium Apollo Projects Stadium AAMI Park

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THURSDAY, MAY 8 Eels vs Dolphins

FRIDAY, MAY 9

Knights vs Titans Rabbitohs vs Broncos

SATURDAY, MAY 10 Raiders vs Bulldogs Dragons vs Warriors Cowboys vs Panthers

SUNDAY, MAY 11

Storm vs Wests Tigers Sea Eagles vs Sharks

SUNDAY, JUNE 1

Rabbitohs vs Warriors Panthers vs Eels Roosters vs Raiders

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Commbank Stadium McDonald Jones Stadium Accor Stadium GIO Stadium WIN Stadium Qld Country Bank Stadium AAMI Park 4 Pines Stadium

Sharks vs Warriors Broncos vs Titans

Raiders vs Rabbitohs Wests Tigers vs Panthers

McDonald Jones Stadium Accor Stadium Suncorp Stadium Qld Country Bank Stadium Sharks Stadium

ROUND 12 FRIDAY, MAY 23

Eels vs Sea Eagles

SATURDAY, MAY 24 Panthers vs Knights Roosters vs Sharks

SUNDAY, MAY 25 Warriors vs Raiders

FRIDAY, MAY 30

Dragons vs Knights

SATURDAY, MAY 31

Titans vs Storm Cowboys vs Wests Tigers Sea Eagles vs Broncos

GIO Stadium Commbank Stadium

MONDAY, JUNE 9 Bulldogs vs Eels

Accor Stadium

Sharks vs Dragons

Sharks Stadium

FRIDAY, JUNE 13

Titans vs Sea Eagles

Cbus Super Stadium

SATURDAY, JUNE 14 Knights vs Roosters Cowboys vs Dolphins

McDonald Jones Stadium Qld Country Bank Stadium

SUNDAY, JUNE 15

Rabbitohs vs Bulldogs

Accor Stadium

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Warriors vs Panthers Dolphins vs Knights Rabbitohs vs Storm

SUNDAY, JUNE 22

Broncos vs Sharks Roosters vs Cowboys Eels vs Titans

Commbank Stadium Carrington Park Industree Group Stadium Go Media Stadium

Go Media Stadium HBF Park Accor Stadium Suncorp Stadium Allianz Stadium Commbank Stadium

ROUND 17 THURSDAY, JUNE 26 FRIDAY, JUNE 27

Sea Eagles vs Wests Tigers Knights vs Raiders

SATURDAY, JUNE 28 Broncos vs Warriors Dragons vs Eels Rabbitohs vs Dolphins

SUNDAY, JUNE 29 Storm vs Sharks Titans vs Cowboys

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Cbus Super Stadium Qld Country Bank Stadium 4 Pines Stadium

SATURDAY, JULY 5

Bulldogs vs Broncos Raiders vs Dragons Cowboys vs Storm

SATURDAY, JULY 12 Knights vs Storm Dragons vs Roosters Cowboys vs Bulldogs

SUNDAY, JULY 13

Warriors vs Wests Tigers Eels vs Panthers Titans vs Broncos

McDonald Jones Stadium Netstrata Jubilee Stadium Qld Country Bank Stadium Go Media Stadium Commbank Stadium Cbus Super Stadium

ROUND 20 THURSDAY, JULY 17 Dolphins vs Cowboys

FRIDAY, JULY 18

SATURDAY, JULY 19 Raiders vs Eels Bulldogs vs Dragons Storm vs Sea Eagles

SUNDAY, JULY 20

Wests Tigers vs Titans Knights vs Warriors

Suncorp Stadium Sharks Stadium Commbank Stadium GIO Stadium Accor Stadium AAMI Park Leichhardt Oval McDonald Jones Stadium

ROUND 21 FRIDAY, JULY 25

Cowboys vs Dragons Broncos vs Eels

SATURDAY, JULY 26

Warriors vs Titans Panthers vs Wests Tigers Rabbitohs vs Sharks

SUNDAY, JULY 27

Raiders vs Knights Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles

Commbank Stadium 4 Pines Stadium McDonald Jones Stadium Suncorp Stadium WIN Stadium Accor Stadium AAMI Park Cbus Super Stadium

THURSDAY, JULY 31 Eels vs Storm

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1

Warriors vs Dolphins Broncos vs Rabbitohs

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 Titans vs Panthers Dragons vs Raiders Sea Eagles vs Roosters

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3

Wests Tigers vs Bulldogs Sharks vs Cowboys

Allianz Stadium Qld Country Bank Stadium Suncorp Stadium Go Media Stadium Commbank Stadium Industree Group Stadium GIO Stadium TBC

GIO Stadium Qld Country Bank Stadium

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 Storm vs Broncos

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8

Knights vs Panthers Raiders vs Sea Eagles

Dragons vs Sharks Dolphins vs Roosters Bulldogs vs Warriors

Commbank Stadium Go Media Stadium Suncorp Stadium Cbus Super Stadium WIN Stadium 4 Pines Stadium Commbank Stadium Sharks Stadium

McDonald Jones Stadium GIO Stadium

Cbus Super Stadium Commbank Stadium

ROUND 24 THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 Panthers vs Storm

Commbank Stadium

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 Warriors vs Dragons Roosters vs Bulldogs

Go Media Stadium Allianz Stadium

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 Sharks vs Titans Broncos vs Dolphins Rabbitohs vs Eels

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17

Wests Tigers vs Sea Eagles Cowboys vs Knights

Sharks Stadium Suncorp Stadium Allianz Stadium Allianz Stadium Qld Country Bank Stadium

ROUND 25 THURSDAY, AUGUST 21 Rabbitohs vs Dragons

Accor Stadium

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 Panthers vs Raiders Storm vs Bulldogs

Glen Willow Stadium AAMI Park

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 Sea Eagles vs Dolphins Titans vs Warriors Eels vs Roosters

4 Pines Stadium Cbus Super Stadium Commbank Stadium

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24

Knights vs Broncos Wests Tigers vs Cowboys

McDonald Jones Stadium Leichhardt Oval

ROUND 26 THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 Bulldogs vs Panthers

Accor Stadium

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 Warriors vs Eels Storm vs Roosters

Raiders vs Wests Tigers Dragons vs Sea Eagles Cowboys vs Broncos

Go Media Stadium AAMI Park GIO Stadium Netstrata Jubilee Stadium Qld Country Bank Stadium

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 Sharks vs Knights Dolphins vs Titans

Sharks Stadium Suncorp Stadium

ROUND 27 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Broncos vs Storm

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Sea Eagles vs Warriors Roosters vs Rabbitohs

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 AAMI Park

TOTAL

Netstrata Jubilee Stadium Suncorp Stadium Accor Stadium

Titans vs Rabbitohs Eels vs Cowboys

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30

ROUND 23 Accor Stadium

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 Sharks Stadium

ROUND 22

ROUND 18 Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

Sharks vs Dolphins

Roosters vs Storm Campbelltown Sports Stadium

Allianz Stadium 4 Pines Stadium

ROUND 19

THURSDAY, JULY 24

Panthers vs Bulldogs Accor Stadium

Roosters vs Wests Tigers Sea Eagles vs Rabbitohs

Sharks vs Roosters Panthers vs Rabbitohs

THURSDAY, JUNE 12

Wests Tigers vs Raiders

Broncos vs Dragons Suncorp Stadium Raiders vs Titans GIO Stadium Wests Tigers vs Rabbitohs Campbelltown Sports Stadium

THURSDAY, MAY 22

Sharks Stadium Suncorp Stadium

SUNDAY, JUNE 8

SATURDAY, JUNE 21

Dolphins vs Warriors Cowboys vs Sea Eagles Sharks vs Storm

AAMI Park Suncorp Stadium

SATURDAY, JUNE 7

FRIDAY, MAY 16

SATURDAY, MAY 17

McDonald Jones Stadium

Storm vs Cowboys Dolphins vs Dragons

FRIDAY, JUNE 20

SUNDAY, JULY 6

FRIDAY, JULY 11

FRIDAY, JUNE 6

ROUND 11 Knights vs Eels Bulldogs vs Roosters

Accor Stadium Commbank Stadium Allianz Stadium

ROUND 15

ROUND 13 Suncorp Stadium

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Knights vs Sea Eagles

ROUND 10

Bulldogs vs Dolphins Go Media Stadium Allianz Stadium

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THURSDAY, JUNE 5

SUNDAY, MAY 18

ROUND 8 THURSDAY, APRIL 24

SATURDAY, MAY 3

SUNDAY, MAY 4

ROUND 6 THURSDAY, APRIL 10

Storm vs Warriors Knights vs Wests Tigers

ROUND 4 THURSDAY, MARCH 27

Sea Eagles vs Eels 4 Pines Stadium Wests Tigers vs Warriors Campbelltown Sports Stadium

Sea Eagles vs Storm Bulldogs vs Knights

ROUND 3 Warriors vs Roosters Broncos vs Cowboys

Sharks vs Eels Roosters vs Dolphins

SUNDAY, MARCH 30

Raiders vs Warriors Panthers vs Sharks

FRIDAY, MARCH 21

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ROUND 9

ROUND 1

Storm vs Panthers

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Cowboys vs Titans Panthers vs Sea Eagles

SUNDAY, MARCH 2

Wests Tigers vs Knights Dolphins vs Rabbitohs

ROUND

SATURDAY, APRIL 26

1st 2nd 3rd

FRIDAY, MARCH 7

8

Dragons vs Panthers Titans vs Wests Tigers Bulldogs vs Sharks

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Dolphins vs Raiders Eels vs Knights

Suncorp Stadium 4 Pines Stadium Allianz Stadium WIN Stadium Cbus Super Stadium Accor Stadium Kayo Stadium Commbank Stadium

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Pirates arrrrgh unstoppable PARKES BOWLS

By MARTY TIGHE Pennants It was a very successful Pennants’ day with each of the 3 Pirates teams winning on Sunday.

The Pirates’ Grade 2 Pennants team travelled up the Newell Highway again, this time to bowl against a strong Dubbo Macquarie River Rats’ outfit.

The Grade 2 team won overall with a 5.5 to 4.5 result.

The Pirates Grade 5 team hosted the Cowra Eagles at home and won all 3 rinks, winning overall 10 to nil.

The Pirates Grade 7 team had a strong win over Yeoval at Yeoval, winning 2 rinks to 1, with an overall result of 9 to 1.

Social bowls Twenty-eight bowlers enjoyed social bowls last Thursday, playing 2 games of triples and 4 games of pairs.

George Bradley demonstrated his prowess with his bowling stick when he led Graham Davis and skip Warren Bevan to a comfortable win over mighty Mal Porter, Bob Freeman and Colin Hayward. Team Bevan won by 25 shots to 11.

Top tier bowlers Andrew Reynolds and Mark Fitzalan played against their fellow Grade 2 Pennant bowlers in Brian Townsend and Mick Simpson, and recorded a win by a healthy 19 shot margin.

It was a competitive clash between 4 top bowlers, however Andrew and Mark proved too strong, winning by 25 shots to 6.

Ray Jones returned to the greens after recent illness and showed he hasn’t lost his touch when he combined with Gary McPhee, to easily defeat Noel Johnstone and Joe Davis by 25 shots to 7.

The closest scoring game of the day was the clash in which Jake Brown and Tony Riordan prevailed over Ashley Kirwan and Colin Mudie by 28 shots to 26.

Geoff Smith enjoyed a stroll on the green to win 26 shots to 10 in social bowls last Thursday with partner Dave Parker.

PHOTO: Jenny Kingham

Jake and Tony led by 9 shots after the 13th end, and seemingly were cruising for a comfortable win.

They were, however nearly upstaged when a resurgent team Mudie won 5 of the remaining 7 ends, to smugly hold a 2 shot lead, with 1 end to play. Jake and Tony regained their earlier touch just in time to score 4 shots on the final end, to win the game by 2 shots.

John Corcoran was up to his old tricks when he skipped for Ron Hornery and Ann Smith to win a good game by 4 shots over Al Affleck, Phil Moran and Graham Dixon.

The scores were close all game to the 17th end.

Team Corcoran, led by their wily master Skip, produced the better bowls when they mattered most over the remaining ends, to win 22 shots to 16 over team Dixon.

Dave Parker and Geoff Smith enjoyed their stroll on the green under the blazing sun, and for fun bowled enough good bowls to easily account for Jim Blake and John Ward by 26 shots to 10.

Twenty-four bowlers bowled 2 games of triples and 3 games of pairs under a blazing sun on

Saturday.

Ray Jones continued his recent good form when he led for Geoff Smith and John Ward against Phil Moran, Bob Freeman and Mick Simpson.

Micks’ men battled hard all game, but did really threaten Ray, Geoff and John who bowled well together, to record a good win by 28 shots to 12 over Team Simpson.

The second triples game was a bit closer when Ron Hornery, Marty Tighe and skipper Tony Riordan went shot for shot against Col ‘meat tray burglar’ Woods, Joanne Simpson and Brian Townsend.

Team Riordan made all the early running after scoring 5 shots on the 6th end, only to be deflated 3 ends later when Brian and his team returned serve with 5 shots.

The scores were locked at 17 shots after 14 ends, and it was anyone’s game to win.

Tony bowled some good Skipper bowls over the last few ends, to lead his team to a 22- shot to 20 win over a brave team Townsend.

Mike Valentine and Ian Simpson bowled more consistently during the whole game to savour

a good win over Bernie Mitchell and Guy Ellery.

Mike and Ian combined well in their own non-verbal ways to record a 20 to 18 win over Bernie and Guy. Rodney Ford and John Wright had too much in the tank for John Carr and Colin Hayward in the trying conditions, winning by 31 shots to 20.

Rodney and John scored 6 shots on the 7th end to establish a margin that was too much to bridge for John and Colin.

John and Colin, playing together again for 987th time, kept battling away and showed determination and character to score 5 shots on the 16th end, but the damage was done earlier in the game after Rodney and John set up a big lead.

Colin Mudie and Steve Turner had a big win by 29 shots to 11 over Therese Glasheen and Gary McPhee.

A reminder to visitors or new bowlers that social bowls are played each Thursday and Saturday.

Next Thursday the bowls will start at 10am to beat the expected heatwave conditions, so names in by 9.30am. As always, the ‘Friendly Club’ welcomes all.

Railway plays first round of BPL Cup Qualifiers RAILWAY BOWLS

By PAUL LEWIN Wednesday, 19 February we had 20 players for social bowls.

Winners were Col Boehm and John Chew winning 17+14.

Runners-up were Dave Johnson and Mick Dunn winning 16+19.

Marble 28 came out and the margins were 4, 5, 14, 18 and 19.

The jackpot this week is a crazy $758.

Round 11 of the Parkes Services Club Power Play Pairs was on Thursday, 20 February.

Weekly winners were SUC, Weakest Link and Low Rollers.

This leaving the Rhinos on top on 40 points ahead of Low Rollers on 37 points and High Rollers on 36 points.

Friday, 21 February was the first round of the BPL Cup Qualifiers that we will host this season.

This was a great night with lots of amazing bowling.

Winners of the 3 sections were: Section 1. Andrew Trotman,

Phil Barnard and Dougie Miller with 6+19.

Section 2. Joey Van Opynen, Dave Johnson and Craig Cusack with 6+9.

Section 3. Lea Tanks, Ben McNaughton and Blake Strudwick with 9-16.

We will have our next qualifying round in 5 to 6 weeks.

Saturday, 22 February we had 20 players for social bowls.

Winners were Greg Howlett and Myra Townsend winning 17+25.

Runners-up were John Chew and Alan Curteis winning 15+12.

Club Championships In the Major Singles Junior Thorne played Steve Clegg. It’s 4 all after 5 ends.

Junior then leads 15-4 after 10 ends and 18-6 after 14. Junior goes on to win the game 25-12.

In more Major Singles Blake Strudwick played Shane Hodge.

Shane led 7 nil after 5 ends and 10-6 after 9 ends. Blake led 15-11 after 13.

Shane fights back and leads 1915 after 19 ends and it’s 21 all after 24 ends. Blake goes on to win the game 25-21.

In more Major Singles action Junior Thorne played Dougie Miller.

Junior led 8 nil after 4. Dougie led 9-8 after 11 ends. It’s 10 all after 13 ends and 14 all after 18 ends.

Junior leads 20-15 after 23 and goes on to win the game 25-19.

In more Major Singles action Peter Creith played Neil Stronach. Pete led early 4-1 and then 14-2 after 11 ends.

Pete led 18-5 after 16 and went on to win the game 25-7.

In the Minor Pairs we had George Greenhalgh and Brian Smith play Michael Hackett and Toby Tanks.

Mikey and Toby led 3-2 after 3.

Brian and George led 8-3 after 7 ends and 14-11 after 12 ends.

Brian and George led 18-13 after 17 ends.

Mikey and Toby got it back to 18 all after 20 ends but Brian and George picked up a single to win the game 19-18.

In more Minor Pairs games we had Clive Stibbard and Paul Townsend play Rob Hill and Chris Harrison.

Rob and Chris led 18-3 after

10 ends and 22-4 after 12 ends.

Rob and Chris went on to win the game 31-13.

In the Club Triples we had Peter Creith, Lea Tanks and Peter Job play Shawn Dunn, Gene Rapp and Mick Dunn.

It’s 3 all after 4 ends and 8 all after 11 ends. Team Job led 15-11 after 15 ends and 26-19 after 22 ends.

Team Job went on to win the game 27-20.

Open Gender Pennants Grade 4 got up 9-1 to Forbes Grade 6.1 got up 10-Nil over Dubbo Macquarie Grade 6.2 had the Bye Grade 7 got up 9-1 over Eugowra This week we have Grade 4 away to Condobolin, Grade 6.1 away to Mudgee, Grade 6.2 hosting Trangie and Grade 7 hosting Condobolin.

This week we have the Parkes Services Club’s Power Play Pairs on Thursday, 27 February at 6pm and social bowls on Saturday, 1 March at 1pm.

As always names in half an hour before start times, everyone is welcome.

Parkes Bowling Club rolling with the times ■ From page 28

the first ladies president in 1951.

The unification committee is headed by Liz Byrne as President, Colin Miller is Vice President, Natalie Hancock and Tony Riordan are Secretary and Assistant Secretary respectively, with committee members being Maureen Miller, Michael Went, Mark Dwyer, Jacob Townsend and Naomi Hancock.

The journey to unification was a 12-month body of work undertaken by a small committee of Colin and Maureen Miller, Marty Tighe, Tony Riordan and Steve and Lyne Ryan.

This new approach to managing bowls is endorsed, and actively supported by Bowls NSW. “[We have made this change] to keep moving forward, to keep up with the times,” Liz said.

“It’s not going to affect the bowls whatsoever - the women will still play their bowls and the men can still do what they want to do.

“A lot of competitions now are open gender.”

No stranger to leadership, Liz was the first, and so far the only, female chairperson of the Board of Directors, serving from 2014-2015.

Bali tour a big step for Emma ■ From page 28

regional NSW, has had the chance to mix with these girls, train with them and build camaraderie,” Woods said.

“It’s not just about cricket… it’s about developing as people.”

The Bali tour will be a big step for Emma, as she competes in an ICC-sanctioned T20 and T10 tournament against strong national teams.

Woods expects the competition to be tough but believes Emma and her teammates are ready for the challenge.

“She’ll be tested,” he said.

“Most female cricketers around the world are now training with high-performance coaches, so the standard will be high.

“But we’ve got a strong team, and Emma adds real strength to our lineup.”

Playing at an international level will also give Emma a boost in her cricket career.

“She’ll come back with more experience, more resilience, and a better understanding of her own game,” Woods said.

The Australian-Indian Women’s Cricket Association is always looking for new players from all backgrounds.

“If anyone wants to get involved, we’re always happy to have a chat,” Woods said.

“This is about learning, growing, and experiencing something new.”

The latest in Parkes Sporting Shooters

By BRIAN DRABSCH Last Sunday saw 7 shooters attend the Deep Lead Shooting Complex on the Back Trundle Road and shoot at standard targets at both 25 and 50 metres for a collective score of 500 points.

TARGET RIFLES: 25M, 50M, TOTAL • Steve Mitchell 250, 245, 495.

• John Davis 250, 245, 495.

• Paul Hocking 248, 247, 495.

• Brian Drabsch 250 for 25 metres only and over the past 2 weeks has been having trouble with his 50 metre target rifle and hopefully it has been fixed now.

FIELD RIFLES • Ron Cunningham 249, 243, 492.

• David Shanks 247 for 25 metres only.

And one shot to tune in a rifle only.

Warning letters will be sent out to all those shooters who do not have their required shoots up in the next 2 weeks.

Please attend as soon as possible and don’t leave it to the last week like all other years.

Our next shoot is at 10am Sunday 2/3/2025 where it will be a feral animal target at both ranges.

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Forbes dominates first Lachlan Valley comp for 2025 VETERANS GOLF

By JOHN DWYER

Phil Smith was a Nearest The Pins winner on the first hole at 265cm.

PHOTO: Jenny Kingham

Simpson’s drive couldn’t be matched in stableford GOLF

By PETER BRISTOL Saturday’s results Saturday was an 18 Stableford for the Parkes Real Property trophy.

Thanks again to PRP for their continued support of golf in Parkes.

Sixty-three players went out to battle the elements and the PGC layout.

The winner on the day was Brendon Simpson, with that new bionic thumb obliviously healed and firing.

Brendon had a 43 haul and finished 3 points in front of the field.

Firing a 40 off the stick on the

way out, with a double bogey included, must have made him nearly unbearable for his playing partners, none of whom figured in the finish on the day.

His 24 points on the front couldn’t be matched, as coming back in must have been a bit tougher, with only a 19 point score reached off 44 strokes.

Leading the chasing pack was young James Ward with 40 points off his 3 handicap – this was 1 under par on the day.

James is playing consistently well now and his 3 handicap can only go down.

James had an eagle on the par 3 eighth and a birdie on the 9th but had 3 bogeys for a 36 off the stick for 20 points on the front and a

2 birdie, 1 bogey back 9 35 for a matching 20 points.

Peter Kaden again had a solid round with a 39 point haul matched by Blake Parker with a 1 over round.

The new Nearest The Pins winners were – Bridgestone Mining 1st by Phil Smith at 265cm, Griffins Leading Edge by Richard Hutchison at 112cm, Parkes Ready Mixed Concrete 9th by Aaron Wilkie at 79cm, the Westlime 11th by Rob Hey at 370cm, the Gulf Western Oil 17th by Peter Magill at 230cm.

The lucrative money hole was won by Peter Magill at 230cm.

Ball winners were James Ward 40, Peter Kaden, Blake Parker 39, Aaron Huppatz, Phil Bishop 38,

Peter Magill, Paul Cowie, Matthew Skinner, Ian Ward 37.

The CWDGA Pennants season continued with our No1s, 2s and 4s having a rest.

Our No3s went to Wellington to play twin town rivals Forbes.

Unfortunately, we received a shellacking with Forbes winning every match for a 5-0 win. The boys will now have to regroup for their next round.

Next week is the final round so all sides will be trying to put their best foot forward.

The 4s play the strong Dubbo combo at Cowra, the 3s are in Dubbo for a clash with the Mudgee side, the 2s clash with Duntry in Cowra and the 1s have Dubbo at Cowra.

Forbes players took full advantage playing on their home course when they dominated the first of the Lachlan Valley Veterans Golfers monthly competitions last week.

Making a welcome return to form after extended works on the farm Stuart French playing off a 14 handicap carded 38 points for the 18 holes to win from Grenfell’s Barry Green, runner-up with 34 points on a count-back.

The locals made it a double in B grade with Alex Mackinnon also returning 38 points to finish two better than team mate Frank Hanns.

The Forbes layout was presented in top condition and the 63 players (including five associates) who contested the event ensured a good start to the Lachlan Valley events for 2025.

In the Coles/Miller Shield (for the best three scores from each club) it was another win to the locals with a score of 112 points.

In equal second on 98 points were Parkes and Grenfell, followed by Condobolin (91) and West Wyalong (87).

Nearest-to-pins were shared around with Forbes’ Kim Herbert and John Pearce from Parkes winning A and B grade respectively on the ninth hole, while Nym Dziuba (Parkes) and Greg Moncreiff (Condo) took the spoils on the 18th.

Ball sweep winners to 31 points, from Forbes and Parkes - 34 Les Little (F), Bruce Chandler (F), 32 Nym Dziuba (P), Rob Staples (P), John Pearce (P), Lex Hodges (P), Jeff Moon (F), Barry Parker (F), 33 Niel Duncan (F), Andrew NortonKnight (F), 31 Kim Herbert (F), Peter Grayson (F), Peter Cowhan (F).

This week the twin-towns competition will be at Parkes.

Registrations from 8.15am for a 9am shot-gun start.

Eyes glued to the greens: Red hot day for bowls WOMEN’S BOWLS

By LEA ORR Where were you in 1975? History was made with the introduction of colour television to us Aussies.

Fifty years on, ground control are still channelling their energy into preparing the best greens in the country for our competition.

Two matches of pairs won the viewers over in the ratings: Maureen and Jan had their red bowls tuned in today.

They produced too many winners to take their match against Kay and Merilyn, 24 – 10 on Station 3.

Next door, on Station 2, the reality was that Jo and Elaine guided their bowls as if by remote control, winning the majority of ends versus Lynn and Lea, who went down the tube, 17 – 9.

Thank you Director Tony for being on hand with the umpire’s recording equipment.

Welcome to a couple of new faces – Irene Truber and Tracey Dumesny – who warmed up with some test pattern tweeking with Joe.

They teamed up with Betsy, Irene A, Chris Curteis and Lil on Station 5 to produce a chat show about lawn bowls for their morning program. Watch this space for repeats!

The final episode on Station 4 had a few characters rehearsing for future matches.

The experience of Carol, Lorraine and Brenda had them tuned in from the start.

Ann S, Michelle and Marja were experiencing transmission problems and occasionally went off air, allowing their opponents to amp up the point score beyond reach.

There’s always a spark of interest at Jackpot time. Station 2 players failed to draw lucky 7 so the jackpot ascends to $110.

Speaker Liz directed the 100’s club game show, with Tracey, Maureen, Kay and Lil spinning up cash.

Liz also announced that our Kiwi, Heather, is leaving Parkes soon.

We all wish you well, HH, as you change channels.

Have you noticed the new change?

After affirmative unifica-

Parkes Boars invites you to try rugby

Maureen Miller in action. tion voting by both the men and women, we are now Parkes Bowling Club.

Congratulations and thank you to our new committee members and coordinator Liz Byrne.

We support you as you venture into the unknown, where no man has gone before! (Or woman!)

This Friday night at the club: End Of Summer Party.

Come along and join the fun:

PHOTO: Jenny Kingham bowls from 6.30pm, jumping castle, fun street food, Dev’s bistro, Mick’s lucky bar draw, dress “summery”, mega meat raffle, membership draw up to $1900.

Pairs matches for next week will be telexed on Facebook.

To play social bowls on Tuesday, 4 March, call the club 6862 1446 between 9am–9.30, arrive at 9.45am for play at 10am. All welcome.

Table for March: Lynn and Kay.

Do you want to play rugby this season but don't want to make the commitment without trying it first?

Try rugby is the perfect option for you.

For kids aged 5 to 16 every Friday night for six weeks try your hand at rugby with the Parkes Boars.

Try rugby is $20 per child and is held every Friday from 5:30pm to 6:30pm from Friday, 28 February to Friday, 4 April at Spicer Oval.

Try rugby is for you if you have always wanted to give rugby a go, if you're not sure if rugby is for you or if you love rugby and want to play even during the off-season.

Registrations are now open.

For more information email parkesboars@gmail.com or follow the Parkes Boars RUFC facebook page where registration details can be found.

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Blake and Meg dominate the pool

By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK

Meg Skinner and Blake Price have made the Parkes Sharks Swimming Club proud as they were both named age champions at the recent Mountains and Plains Swimming Carnival in Orange.

Meg was named the 15’s girls champion as she placed second in 50m and 100m breaststroke, third in the individual medley and third in 200m backstroke.

“I just wanted to PB, I wasn’t expecting to get age champion at all,” Meg said.

She also competed in three other 50m events and two other 100m events over two days.

Meg has been swimming with the Parkes Sharks since she was in year 2 and now she is in year 10 she has big goals for her swimming.

“I’d like to qualify for Coun-

try Championships, make it to school state and I’d love to get open girls champion again for the club as this would be my fourth year if I win it again.”

Meg is putting the work in to achieve her goals as she trains 10 hours a week consisting of four mornings and additional afternoon training sessions.

As well as training Meg spends additional time at the pool helping coach young up and coming Parkes Sharks.

Blake was named the multi class 17’s age champion.

Blake won his 50m breaststroke event and 50m freestyle event while also achieving PBs in each.

Blake also achieved a 4.94 second PB in the 100m backstroke and competed in the 50m and 100m freestyle events at the Mountains and Plains Swimming Carnival.

Blake went to the carnival aiming to beat some of his times.

Blake trains four mornings per week and has been swimming with Parkes Sharks from around the age of seven.

The talented swimmer has recently lodged his expression of interested to compete in the World Championships in Thailand with team Australia.

Blake will find out in May if he has been chosen to compete but has two months to reach three qualifying times.

He has reached one qualifying time already and is only half a second off his qualifying time for backstroke and .8 of a second off his qualifying time for butterfly.

We look forward to seeing the success of our Parkes Sharks in the near future.

Blake Price and Meg Skinner with their trophies and medals which were won at the Mountains and Plains Swimming Carnival.

PHOTO: Madeline Blackstock

NRL premiership trophy takes tour in Parkes

Chase Baker, Hank Lee were excited to hold the premiership trophy. PHOTOS: Supplied Artie Kross was excited to hold the NRL premiership trophy.

Holy Family School Parkes Marist junior league and junior league tag players with the NRL premiership trophy.

Brothers, Oscar and Saxon Gosper were excited to hold the NRL premiership trophy together.

The NRL premiership trophy was in Parkes on Monday, 10 February and plenty of young football fans had the opportunity to get up close and personal.

Western NRL development officers hit the road visiting many towns in the Central West on the Penrith Panthers NRL Trophy Tour Blitz.

Local primary schools were lucky enough to have a visit before an open training session was held at Cheney Park.

Nick Davis was one of the lucky students at the Parkes Christian School who had the chance to hold the iconic Provan-Summins Trophy.

“It was a great opportunity and the trophy was heavier than I thought,” Nick said.

The message Western NRL was spreading during their visit was all about trying your best, with development officers hoping to share success stories from the region to inspire school-age children.

“This week the students had a rare and exciting opportunity to see the real NRL premiership trophy up close in our school hall,” Holy Family reported.

“It was a thrilling moment for them to interact with the trophy they usually only see on TV, something they wouldn’t typically have access to. It was an unforgettable experience for both the staff and students alike.”

There are of course plenty of young Panthers fans in Parkes who were keen to have a photo with the trophy.

Holy Family School captains and house captains were lucky enough to get a photo with the NRL premiership trophy.

Chelsea Ray, Indiana Gemmell, Olivia Cowie, Abbey Ewin and NRL representatives with the NRL premiership trophy.

Parkes East Public School captains Edison Hawken and Paige Schapers held the NRL premiership trophy.

Nick Davis thought the NRL premiership trophy was heavier than he thought.

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HISTORIC MOVE: MEN’S, LADIES COMMITTEES NOW ONE

In a historic move to keep up with the times, the Parkes Bowling and Sports Club has a new modern bowls structure that now incorporates both the former ladies and men’s bowls committees into one unified committee.

Endorsed at separate meetings and voting under the watch of an independent scrutineer, the ladies and men’s commit-

tees are now unified.

This means there is now just the one committee responsible for coordinating, promoting and organising bowls and associated bowls events at the club.

Over the club’s 104-year history, the two committees have always been separate when the ladies joined the rinks three decades later with Gwyn Rice ■ Continued on page 24

Secretary Natalie Hancock, President Liz Byrne, Assistant Secretary Tony Riordan and Vice President Colin Miller will take the reins of the new unified Parkes Bowling and Sports Club Committee in a historic and modern move for the club.

PHOTO: Christine Little

Emma bound for Bali Tullamore local part of Australian-Indian Women’s Cricket Team

By CARA KEMP Tullamore’s Emma Rippon is gearing up for an exciting challenge, heading to Bali in April to compete with the Australian-Indian Women’s Cricket Team.

The two-week tour will see Emma take on high-level national teams, giving her the chance to test her skills on the international stage.

Emma was selected for her strong cricket ability and adaptability, something head

coach Ron Woods believes will make her a valuable asset to the team.

“Emma is a very astute player,” Woods said.

“Her game sense is excellent, and as an opening batter, she has the patience and technique to handle top-class bowlers.

“She also bowls spin and is a great fielder, so she brings a lot to the team,” he said.

The Australian-Indian Women’s Cricket Team was established 15 years ago to

provide female players from both backgrounds with highperformance training.

Since then, it has grown into an elite program, with international tours to India and now Bali.

Woods explained that the idea for the team came after noticing that some female players of Indian descent weren’t receiving high-performance training.

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ers from Indian backgrounds with Australian players in a high-performance environment,” he said.

Beyond cricket, the program also focuses on personal growth and cultural understanding.

Players from regional Australia get to learn about Indian cricket culture, while Indian players gain insight into the challenges of playing cricket in rural Australia.

“Emma, coming from ■ Continued on page 24

Karly Woods (left) and Emma Rippon (right).

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Parkes Harness Racing Club will race again this coming Friday night February 28th 2025. We have 8 races scheduled with the first race to start at 6.10pm, gates will open to the public at 5pm with free entry for all patrons.

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