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HUNDREDS FLOCK TO TRUNDLE

By CHRISTINE LITTLE

Biggest and best - that’s what organisers were hoping for and by all accounts that’s what they may have delivered at the Trundle Back In Time on the weekend.

The scorching heat - peaking at 38.2 degrees in Parkes and 39.7 at Condobolin, between the two where Trundle sits - didn’t deter the crowds that ocked to the Trundle Showground.

through the gates over the two-days which is on par with the 2023 event.

In excess of 1000 people passed

“Considering the day and the heat, I think it was exceptional,” said Digger Anderson, one of the event’s organisers.

The tractors, particularly with the John Deere 100th anniversary celebration and the biennial tractor pull, took centre stage as they do most years.

More than 100 tractors were registered for the pull this year, this gure

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Nothing dreadful about this

When Doug Michalk walked down the street, with dreadlocks measuring at least 60cm you could spot him coming a mile away.

That was until now.

Dreadlocks given the chop for charity

He’s looking fairly ordinary these days but his heart and his actions couldn’t be further from it.

The Parkes local had his head shaved at the Cambridge Hotel on 8 March, raising funds for

two great causes in the process.

With his last haircut in August 2017 and dreadlocks halfway down his back, Doug was getting frustrated with his hair-do and decided it was time to give it the chop.

Of course with such a hairstyle, it was always going to be quite a spectacle and Doug embraced it.

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PARKES BOYS ARCHIE CURTIS (9), BROCK (6) AND LUCAS (8) MORRISON AND LACHIE HUTCHINGS (6) WERE FRONT AND CENTRE TO WATCH THE TRACTOR PULL.

PHOTO: CHRISTINE LITTLE

Trundle Testicle Festival donates $48k in two years

By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK

“It’s a really good day out for a good cause in memory of a really good friend,” Sharon MacDonald said when talking about the Trundle Boxing Day Testicle Festival.

For four years Trundle has held two blue nights and two Boxing Day cricket games in hopes to raise money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation and get boys talking about their health.

“One of our dear friends and work colleagues was diagnosed with prostate cancer so we decided we would do it for Doug,” Sharon said.

“He didn’t want us to do anything for him so we thought we would do it for the general cause.”

The Trundle Testicle Festival started with blue nights before Covid hit and was restarted in 2023 with the Trundle Boxing Day Testicle Festival super 8’s cricket at Berryman Oval.

In 2023 and 2024 both cricket days have raised $12,000.

Each year when the Trundle Testicle Festival team from Ag n Vet Trundle donate the proceeds to the Prostate Cancer Founda-

tion the donation has been doubled by cooperate partner Tena to $24,000.

“It’s awesome, it’s a huge amount of money to raise in a small town on one single day and to have it doubled and acknowledged it’s pretty cool and makes it all worthwhile.”

The 2024 Boxing Day cricket match saw eight teams contest the Golden Gonads trophy.

The day is about playing cricket, dressing up in blue and having a laugh and some fun with mates.

To raise money a ra e is held as well as an auction of donated items.

Trundle Testicle Festival also sell merchandise with 2023 being a calendar of local farmers, “who weren’t wearing too much,” Sharon added.

Last year the team sold caps with the Trundle Testicle Festival logo and motto ‘give prostate cancer the nger’.

“We have great support from our local community and local businesses and everyone comes along on Boxing Day with the family.”

“We need to talk about the boys,” Shared added.

WHAT’S ON in and around Parkes

SEASON LAUNCH

Saturday, 22 March

The Parkes Boars Rugby Union Club’s season launch will now be held on 22 March with its men’s rst grade team in a trial match against the Geurie Goats at 3.30pm at Spicer Oval.

UPCYCLING T-SHIRTS

Saturday, 22 March

Are you interested in upcycled projects? If you are then this workshop is for you. Elly Tom will focus on how we can upcycle our wardrobe, with a focus on upcycling t-shirts to make bags and yarn. Bring along a favourite t-shirt you no longer wear and turn it into a bag. There will also be t-shirts available for you to make bags and cotton yarn suitable for knitting, using in the garden etc. Participants are also welcome to bring along a garment they cannot part with, and Elly can talk about how you can re-purpose it or change the size. No sewing machine skills necessary and sewing machines are provided. The workshop is suitable for all ages from eight years and up. It all takes place at the Parkes Shire Library and Cultural Centre 10am-12pm, tickets at https://events.humanitix. com/upcycling-t-shirts-withelly-tom.

RED BEND OPEN DAY

Sunday, 23 March

Explore what Red Bend Catholic College has to o er students at their annual open day. From 10am to 1pm there will be guided tours and light refreshments available.

HOMEGROWN PARKES

Saturday, 29 March

It’s back for 2025 - 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 a great family day out.

SPACEMEN LAUNCH AND WORKING BEE

Saturday, 29 March

Lock in the 29 March for the season launch of the Parkes Spacemen Rugby League Club. Start the morning by heading up to Pioneer Oval to lend a hand to get the grounds ready for the season ahead. There will be plenty of jobs to do, many hands make light work. Then freshen-up and head down to the Coachman Hotel for the Spaceman season launch. First try scorer jersey auction will be the feature event of the night. All sponsors and supporters are invited to join.

NATIONAL CORVETTE CONVENTION

Saturday, 29 March

The National Corvette Convention is roaring back to life in 2025 and is headed out Parkes. On Saturday morning Corvettes will line the main street as they show off their cars on the way out to the Parkes Showground. At the showground the Corvettes will be parked up for the day for all to see at their Show ‘n’ Shine. Don’t miss out on seeing these Corvettes from all over Australia.

ADAVALE LANE BUSH DANCE AND DINNER

Saturday, 29 March

Adavale Lane Community Hall will be hosting a Bush Dance and Dinner on 29 March from 6pm. Kick up your heels, put on your boots and bring the family along. The Kelly Gang Bush Band will keep you entertained and there will be a jumping castle for the kids. This event is limited to numbers so make sure you RSVP to Daneille on 0409 827 223.

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of Goobang National Park. Sarah Hartin ran the entire length of Goobang last year and was followed by a camera crew who documented the journey. The premiere of the Project Goobang film will be held at the Parkes Christian School Hall and you will have the chance to hear from guest speaker Kylie Brockmann. Don’t miss out and grab your tickets now at Humanitix.com

PARKES PUBLIC EASTER FETE

Saturday, 5 April

Parkes Public’s School’s Easter Fete will be held on April 5. Make sure to mark your calendars and stay updated for more information.

Nominate a worthy volunteer

The nominations for the 2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards are open.

dedication, effort and community ser-

The awards are an annual program aimed at recognising the incredible dedication, effort and community service of our state’s volunteers, volunteer leaders and volunteer teams. It has grown to become one of the largest celebrations of volunteering in Australia.

Last year, more than 139,000 nominees from over 500 organisations were recognised at regional and state ceremonies.

It’s an opportunity for communities to say thank you to volunteers and celebrate their great work by nominating them for an award.

There are seven award categories: Young Volunteer of the Year (24 years and under), Adult Volunteer of the Year (25 to 64 years), Senior Volunteer of the Year (65 years and over), Volunteer Team of the Year, Emergency Volunteer of the Year, Volunteer Leader of the Year and Not-for-Profit Voluntary Governance Award.

Recipients will be recognised at one of 25 regional ceremonies throughout the year.

The Awards culminate with the announcement of the NSW Volunteer of the Year.

If you know a volunteer who deserves recognition and would like to nominate, head to www.volunteering.com.au/ awards/about-the-awards.

Nominations close 5pm, Friday, 23 May.

Eight teams played for the festival trophy at Berryman Oval last Boxing Day.

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One haircut Doug didn’t dread

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Doug’s why-not attitude raised $4325 for Beyond Blue and $4360 for Parkes Can Assist, and then came the auction.

“The auction alone raised $9780,” Doug said.

That’s a total of $18,465 for the night.

“It was a great night... it was also to celebrate my birthday which was the next day,” Doug said.

“We maxed the pub out, there would have been 400 people there easy.”

Doug said he was feeling pretty good about the amount they raised.

“I didn’t expect to make that much,” he said.

“Pat Bailey (from Parkes Can Assist) was gobsmacked at how much we raised.

“The boys threw the hat around and I think there was $600 just for the eyebrows, I wasn’t gonna ght that.”

That’s right, even Doug’s eyebrows saw clippers.

What added to the energy on the night was the moment Doug’s father Peter Michalk put up his hand to have his shoulder-length hair shaved too.

“Dad was saying in the week leading up ‘I might get done too’,” Doug said, adding that he didn’t believe him.

“It was the rst time I’d seen his head shaved.”

Sally Hoy was the hairdresser behind the shave and nine of Doug’s mates came up to help.

“My mates have always wanted to chop it o ,” he said.

Doug wanted to support Can Assist because “they do a lot for people doing it tough” and Beyond Blue for all their work with mental health.

“I always have an open door for anyone who needs to talk,” he said.

Doug encourages others to get behind a good cause and help your fellow man out.

“I know times are hard but support a charity, any charity really,” he said.

“And be nice, it’s not hard.”

With all that hair now gone, one would expect it’d be a lot cooler for Doug but he doesn’t agree.

“No it feels hotter when the sun hits my head,” he said.

“I used to wet my hair and I was right.

“It felt weird the rst time on a four-wheeler,” he laughed.

Either way, there’s no doubt he looks like a di erent man.

Doug helps out on the family farm in Parkes and works at the Tomingley Gold Mine, where he’s already attracted some attention.

“Someone asked me the other laughed.

Doug would like to thank all of his sponsors for the head shave: McPhersons Parts and Service, AgriWest Parkes, Frank Spice Parkes,

chanical, Blatch’s, Telescope Tyres, Sprayer Barn, Ploughman’s Hill Olives, Kinsela Plant Repairs, Kindred Beauty, Cakes By Alicia, hairdresser Carrie Cusack, Orange Mountain

A Perfectly Imperfect experience

Get ready to be inspired as the immensely talented Juleeanne Bell and acclaimed pianist Melissa Buchholz join forces to present Perfectly Imperfect, a captivating musical experience at the Parkes Uniting Church.

Scheduled for Wednesday, 26 March at 7pm, this show prom ises to leave audiences buzzing long a er the nal note.

There is also a community vo cal workshop from 4pm-5.30pm open to anyone who loves to sing.

Julee-anne Bell, who soared to fame as a standout contestant on The Voice Australia in 2021, captured hearts nationwide with her stunning vocals and magnetic personality.

Despite being blind since birth, Julee-anne’s extraordinary talent and unwavering determination to break down barriers have inspired countless individuals from all walks of life.

Her impressive list of credits as a professional musician showcases her remarkable stagecra , making her a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.

Joining her on this incredible journey is the illustrious Melissa Buchholz, a professional pianist

with over 35 years of experience. Melissa’s musical prowess has taken her from Australia to stages around the world, where she has accompanied some of the world’s top artists.

The synergy between Juleeanne and Melissa is palpable, and together, they create a mu-

sical atmosphere that is both intimate and electric.

Perfectly Imperfect is not just a concert; it’s a celebration of resilience, talent, and the power of music to unite us all.

Expect an evening lled with unforgettable melodies and heartfelt stories that resonate on a deeply personal level.

Audiences will nd themselves transported through Julee-anne’s powerful voice and Melissa’s masterful piano, forging a connection that is as real as it is relevant.

Join Julee-anne and Melissa at the Parkes Uniting Church and witness the magic of Perfectly Imperfect.

Mark the in your calendars and be part of this extraordinary musical experience that celebrates the beauty of imperfection and the triumph of the human spirit.

Tickets are available now at www.trybooking.com/CYTPZ.

Wine, Bianca’s Kitchen at Orange, A&R Earthmoving, Ian Henry, Pe ter McPhee and Tom Cohen. Doug apologises if he’s le anyone out and thanks everyone involved for their generosity.

Council ready for national awards

Parkes Shire Council has submitted its national nomination in the Keep Australia Beautiful Australian Tidy Towns Sustainability Awards.

A er winning the NSW awards overall in November, Parkes will now represent the state at the national level in Beechworth, Victoria, in May.

“We had the privilege of presenting our submission for the Keep Australia Beautiful Australian Tidy Towns Sustainability Awards during an online judging session,” Council announced on social media.

“We showcased 13 wonderful projects delivered by Parkes Shire Council and Central West Lachlan Landcare Inc, each highlighting sustainability and community spirit.”

The national awards will be held on Saturday, 3 May, where the overall winner will be announced.

“And we’re excited to be in the running!” Council said.

Council representatives and councillors plan to attend the awards to celebrate with other finalists from across Australia.

Julee-anne Bell and acclaimed pianist Melissa Buchholz will join forces to bring a captivating musical experience to Parkes.

From this to that - Doug Michalk chops an estimated 60cm of dreadlocks o for charity, raising almost $18,500 in the process, and dad Peter Michalk joined in.

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Government recognises Marc for his international achievements

By CHRISTINE LITTLE

There’s no doubt about it that Marc Payne is one of the best photographers to come out of Parkes.

He’s an award winning artist and among his biggest achievements has been his photos featuring in the Top 101 images in the International Portrait Photographer of the Year competition.

The competition is worldwide and so prestigious Marc has also received ofcial state and Australian government recognition for it.

And it was a delightful surprise too.

“I had no idea about it, it was a nice surprise,” Marc said.

“It went on record in October 2023 but I didn’t know about it until mid last year.

“I have had a total of ve images make it into the Top 100 images in the world in the last three years.

“You do get a little emotional, you put a lot of work into it and plan time around family and work.

“And it’s not cheap.”

Thanks to the Who Is Parkes exhibition at the end of 2023, which turned 10 of its images into outdoor public art around the shire, locals can see some of Marc’s intricate work all the time.

The portrait of his daughter Nazzarine adorns the wall near the entrance of the Parkes Shire Library, while another of Kevin Dumesny hangs on the side of Wholesome Blend cafe on the corner of Clarinda and Bushman streets.

“I try to keep it with the locals, particularly those who have an interesting face,” Marc said.

“I focus on traditional portrait and landscape photography with a darker feel about it.”

Marc has had a love for photography his entire life, he started taking it seriously around 17 years old.

He had his rst wedding to photograph at 19, one he’ll never forget being a military wedding, and he’s never looked back.

“I learned a lot from the late Jim Buckley who was a photographer and pharmacist Con Diamond,” the now 51-year-old said.

Marc is vice president of the Parkes Camera Club and outside of his photo shoots, he helps out with judging various photography competitions.

He believes professional photographers don’t always get the recognition they deserve and fears AI will have a great impact on the industry into the future.

SOHA BILAL IS OUR STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Quorn Park construction progresses

The Quorn Park Hybrid Farm, on Back Trundle Road, Parkes NSW, is progressing the construction phase of the project.

Initial construction activities have started onsite with materials now delivered for access tracks and working areas.

Further road upgrades to Henry Parkes Way and McGrath Lane are scheduled to commence shortly.

Vehicle movements are being continuously monitored to limit impacts to local road users.

Light and heavy vehicles will continue along Henry Parkes Way, McGrath Lane, and Back Trundle Road as materials and personnel are transported to site, generally between 7.00am – 6.00pm Monday to Friday.

Once the road upgrade is underway, additional construction activities on site will begin, including piling (support structures for the solar PV panels), perimeter security fencing and equipment foundations.

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

Potentia Energy intends to work closely with the local community to enhance the economic and social conditions in the local area and proactively share bene ts within the local community.

Potentia Energy is also committed to local sourcing throughout the project’s operational and construction phases, where feasible.

It is expected that the project will create signi cant local employment and supply opportunities during construction.

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

Potentia Energy and Beon Energy Solutions (EPC contractor for the project) aim to maximise opportunities for local contractors and suppliers to participate in the project through the provision of

goods and services to the project site and workforce.

Beon Energy Solutions will seek to employ a local workforce to support the construction of the project.

Opportunities will include labourers, truck drivers, cleaners and plant operators.

The speci cs of these roles will be made publicly available in early 2025 by recruitment agency Chandler MacLeod.

For more information visit www.jobsinsolar.com.au, or contact Chandler MacLeod at: jobsinsolar@chandlermacleod.com.

For any further queries or feedback about Quorn Park Hybrid please email quornparkhybrid@ potentiaenergy.com.au or contact Community Engagement and Sustainability Team at 0438 464 593 (Dane) or 0419 668 522 (Giulia).

Project updates can also be found on our website: https:// potentiaenergy.com.au/project/ quorn-park-hybrid/

trying her personal best and brings a cheerful manner to

What is your favorite subject?

Mathematics

What is your favourite thing about your school?

Everything is amazing at Middleton What are your hobbies?

Being outdoors and reading What would you like be when you grow up?

A doctor so I can help others

HADLEY PORTER IS OUR STUDENT OF THE WEEK

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week

Teacher Comment: Hadley comes to school every day ready to learn. She always tries her best and takes pride in her work. Hadley is a fantastic role model and is a kind friend to others. We love having Hadley in 1P. Fovourite activities: Sport, running and drawing What do you want to be when you grow up?

I want to be a teacher.

Soha Bilal is Middleton Public School’s personal best award winner. Soha is always

the school.

Initial construction has started onsite at the Quorn Park Hybrid Solar Farm with road upgrads to commence shortly. PHOTO: File

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Hadley Porter. Hadley is in class 1P with Miss Patton at Parkes Public School.

Community Newsletter

SPORTING GRANTS

Local sporting groups and talented individuals have the opportunity to apply for a grant, through Round 1 of the Parkes Shire Sports Grants Program.

Round 1 has $30 000 available for a Sports Grant and $5000 for a Rising Star Grant, which can assist sporting clubs and organisations with programs, equipment, facilities, and development opportunities, or individual sportspersons who demonstrate the need for such assistance to develop their sporting career.

For more information and eligibility criteria of the grant program, scan the QR code above or visit Council’s website. Applications close Midnight 30 March 2025.

PARKES AIRPORT MASTERPLAN

A friendly reminder the Draft Parkes Airport Masterplan is on public exhibition. We invite community members to review the masterplan and provide your feedback by 5pm Tuesday 1 April 2025.

The Draft Masterplan serves as a vital strategic roadmap for guiding future development and ensuring the efficient operation of the Parkes Airport.

For more information, visit: bit.ly/3QJDdrY

HAVE YOUR SAY

Parkes Shire Council wishes to advise that the Draft Masterplan for the Peak Hill Flora and Fauna Nature Reserve is on public exhibition on Council’s website. We invite community members to review the masterplan and provide their valuable feedback.

The Draft Masterplan outlines a strategic vision for the future development and conservation of the Peak Hill Nature Reserve, located on Golf Club Road, Peak Hill. This initiative aims to enhance the ecological values of the reserve while promoting sustainable recreational and educational opportunities for residents and visitors. Feedback can be provided by:

• Sending an email to council@parkes.nsw. gov.au, or;

• Writing to the General Manager Parkes Shire Council PO Box 337 Parkes NSW 2870

When providing feedback, you should indicate if you support the masterplan and include any suggestions you may have.

Community members are encouraged to submit their feedback by 12pm Friday 4 April 2025.

For more information, visit: bit.ly/43nWgjl

Council wishes to advise of upcoming changes to the opening hours of the Administration Centre located at 2 Cecile Street, Parkes. Commencing on April 1 2025, the Administration Centre will adjust its opening time from 8:30am to 9:00am.

Council will continue to answer calls from 8:30am, however the doors will be open from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

ANIMALS FOR ADOPTION

UPCYCLE T-SHIRT WORKSHOP

Are you interested in upcycled projects?

Join us at a workshop on 22nd March from 10am to 12pm, at the Parkes Shire Library to learn to upcycle your wardrobe, with a focus on upcycling t-shirts to make bags and yarn. Bring along a favourite t-shirt you no longer wear and turn it into a bag. We will also have t-shirts available for you to make bags and cotton yarn, suitable for knitting, using in the garden and more. No sewing machine skills are necessary and sewing machines are provided. This workshop is suitable for all ages from 8 and up. Contact the Library on 6861 2309 for more information.

The Community Fibre Arts Exhibition is now open in the Coventry Room at the Parkes Shire Library. There is an amazing collection of works on display with more than 40 artists and crafts people submitting over 100 entries. The exhibition is open until Saturday 12 April 2025. For more information, contact the Library on 6861 2309.

BOOK CLUB

Thursday Book Club takes place monthly at Parkes Shire Library. Join us for a cup of tea and a friendly discussion about our latest read. The next Book Club meeting is on 27 March from 5:30pm. We hope to see you there!

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

Council advertises any animals available for adoption on our website. Should you be interested in adopting an animal, please visit Council’s Animal Shelter at 56 Saleyards Road between 9am and 10am Monday to Friday or contact our Customer Service Centre on 02 6861 2333 8.30am to 5.00pm weekdays for any enquiries. To view animals available for adoption, scan the QR code.

Fun and colour of Fibre Arts Exhibition

Many attended the opening of the anticipated Community Fibre Arts Exhibition being the rst to see the amazing creativity on display.

In the Coventry Room at the Parkes Shire Library and Cultural Centre 110 bre art projects complete the exhibition showing just how much creativity is within our local community.

At the opening Kerryn Jones welcomed everyone to the exhibition before Parkes Mayor Neil Westcott congratulated those who created a piece of art included in the exhibition.

The exhibition was then declared open by Arts Outwest executive director, Kylie Shead.

On display in the Coventry room you can

Nicole and Harriet Rosser admire one of the

Joan Simpson, Anne Wright and Debbie Hewitt.

Bev and Tracey Dawson.

Kate Rice with her weaving exhibit.

Sharon Dejeling, Cr Bill Jayet, Parkes Shire Council representative on Arts Outwest, Kerryn Jones, Kylie Shead, Executive Director Arts Outwest, Parkes Mayor Cr Neil Westcott. PHOTOS: Jenny Kingham

Corvettes rev up for convention

In one week, Corvettes from every state and territory in Australia will be rolling into Parkes for the National Corvette Convention.

The NSW Corvette Car Club were one of seven recipients of round two of the Parkes Shire Council Events Financial Assistance Program to help their event thrive in Parkes.

The car club was awarded $5000 and this will help them purchase meals from local venues during their time in Parkes putting their money back into the local community.

“We were fortunate with our application to receive $5000 from Parkes Shire Council to help with our event,”

2025 Corvette National Convention coordinator, Harry Turner said. The convention will see more than 100 Corvettes in town bringing around 190 people to the area.

The event is expected to see around $250k injected into the town over the four days.

Deputy mayor Marg Applebee will be treated to a ride in a Corvette on Friday night before the Show ‘n’ Shine on Saturday, 29 March.

Saturday morning you will have your chance to see 105 Corvettes in action as they make their way down Clarinda Street at 8.30am around Cooke Park and Homegrown

Parkes and past Quickshine Carwash and the Council Chambers as they make their way to the Parkes Showground to set up for a public Show ‘n’ Shine. Check out Homegrown Parkes before venturing out to the Parkes Showground where the Show ‘n’ Shine will start at 10am. At the Showground you check out Corvettes at the convention and you will have the chance to see two brand new C8 Corvettes on display thanks to GMSV.

The Show ‘n’ Shine will wrap up at 3.30pm so don’t miss out on your chance of getting up close to the American sports cars.

Council announce over $50k in funding for events

Parkes Shire Council is pleased to announce the recipients of Round Two of the Events Financial Assistance Program (EFAP).

Following a thorough review of applications, Council has allocated $50,310 in funding to seven community events and one destination event throughout the shire.

The EFAP is designed to support both new and existing events that contribute positively to the Parkes community while striving for event sustainability.

Recipients for round two included:

Australia Day Committee 2025 Parkes Shire Australia Day Activities: $10,000

Parkes Jockey Club Parkes Cup: $9,100

Adavale Lane Community Centre Inc Bushdance and Dinner: $1,110

Trundle Pastoral and Agricultural Society Inc. Trundle Back in Time: $8,600

Tullamore P&A Association Inc Tullamore Show Ball: $6,880 Life Education NSW/ACT 2025 Healthy Harold Parkes Festival of Health: $7,270

Parkes Coradgery and Diggers Amateur Race Club Inc. Parkes Picnic Races: $2,350

NSW Corvette Club National Corvette Convention: $5,000

Mayor of Parkes Shire, Cr Neil Westcott, expressed the value this program provides to our shire.

“The Events Financial Assis-

tance Program continues to deliver important support to a diverse range of events that bring our community together and showcase the vibrancy of our region,” Cr Westcott said.

“From major sporting events to beloved local traditions, these initiatives enrich our social and cultural o erings while also providing economic bene ts to busi-

nesses and tourism.

“Council remains committed to investing in our community by supporting events that contribute to a thriving and connected Parkes Shire. We look forward to seeing these events come to life and the lasting impact they will have on our region,” Cr Westcott added.

Applications for the Communi-

ty Event Fund are accepted twice a year, in May and October, while applications for the Destination Event Fund are accepted yearround.

Details and application forms can be found on Parkes Shire Council’s website: https://www. parkes.nsw.gov.au/Community/ Grants-and-funding/CouncilsGrants-Programs

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Parkes Shire Mayor Neil Westcott presented NSW Corvettes Unlimited member, Harry Turner with $5,000 for the upcoming Corvette National Convention in Parkes.

Back: Jolie O’Shannessy (PSC Events Trainee), Fiona Glasheen (Parkes Picnic Races), Kelly Spedding (Parkes Picnic Races), Mayor Neil Westcott, Tricia Trim (Parkes Picnic Races), Rhonda Redenback (Australia Day Committee), Alex Prout (Parkes Jockey Club), Kellie Thomas (Trundle Pastoral & Agricultural Society). Front: Megan Morrison (PSC Events O icer), Harry Turner (NSW Corvette Club), Megan Mortimer (Tullamore P A & H Association).

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Dance studio makes a difference for sick kids

By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK

Member for Orange Phil Donato held his fourth annual Commu nity Recognition Awards event at Borenore on January 30 where over 150 people from the Orange Electorate were honoured.

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

Mr Donato personally presented a certificate to each award recipi ent, endorsed with the speech he delivered in the NSW Parliament to o icially recognise them.

We are continuing the Parkes re cipient list, celebrating our incred ible residents and all that they do and achieve.

JESS KINSELA

Owner of Parkes Dance Co, Jess Kinsela was recognised for her and her dance troupe’s e orts in sup porting Ronald McDonald House.

The dance studio participated in Dance for Sick Kids challenge for a week and raised $13,500 for the Ronald McDonald House charity.

“That money represents 83 nights’ accommodation at a Ronald McDonald House. It also places Parkes Dance Co in the top five studios who took up the challenge this year.”

HENRY KROSS

Henry Kross was recognised for all his squash achievements over 2023.

“A young man with a bright future, I congratulate Henry on his successes of 2023 and look forward to seeing what he can do on the squash court in 2024,” Mr Donato read in NSW Parliament. Previous recipients have been published in the 20 February and 13 March editions of the Parkes Champion Post.

Medicare the winner in funding pledges

By TESS IKONOMOU AND ADRIAN BLACK FOR AAP

Billions of dollars will be poured into Medicare no matter who wins government, with the coalition promising to match Labor’s landmark spending pledge on health care.

Peter Dutton and opposition health spokeswoman Anne Ruston say a coalition government will provide an “historic” $9 billion, including an already announced plan to boost mental health by $500 million.

“By absolutely every measure, the Albanese government has failed Australians on health,” Senator Ruston said on Sunday.

“Every Australian knows that it’s harder and more expensive to see a GP.”

The opposition called on Labor to match its commitment to mental health support.

Senator Ruston said the coalition wouldn’t stand in the way of Labor’s $8.5 billion promise to boost health funding, which she described as a clean-up on a “mess” they created.

While the cost of living is the most pressing issue for voters, health care is also highly ranked as a priority.

In a speech in Launceston on Sunday, Anthony Albanese unveiled Labor’s centrepiece election promise for the unprecedented expansion of Medicare.

The prime minister said his government wants nine out of 10 visits to the GP to be free by the end of the decade.

“That’s an ambitious goal but people deserve ambition from their government on Medicare,” he said.

“Because just as every Australian wants the best possible health care for their family, our government wants the best possible health care for every Australian.”

Mr Albanese said Labor wanted to deliver on the “true promise and purpose” of Medicare.

“If the Australian people entrust our Labor government with a second term, a single, straightforward objective will be the foundation of our health policy,” he said.

A federal election is due by May 17.

Fewer GP clinics have been taking on bulk-billed patients as they struggle to keep up with rising operational costs and increasing service complexity.

Australian Medical Association president Danielle McMullen said in some parts of the nation there would be a shi in the rates of no out-of-pocket consultations, while other parts would see no di erence.

“I do hope this will make a difference in rural and regional communities and in our areas of socio-economic disadvantage, where GP’s have been really trying as hard as they can to keep those costs down,” she said.

Mr Albanese said every GP practice would be o ered a new incentive payment to bulk bill.

This would provide about 4800 practices across Australia with the security they needed to bulk-bill every visit, he said.

A GP training program, which would start next year, would be the biggest in Australian history and deliver another 2000 new GPs annually.

Under the health care commitment, 400 new scholarships for nurses and midwives would be created.

Health Minister Mark Butler said the modelling done on the policy showed there would be 20 million additional free visits to the doctor.

Australia’s bulk-billing rate plummeted to 20.7 per cent at the start of 2025, down from 35.7 per cent two years earlier, according to data released by health care directory Cleanbill in January.

Royal Australian College of GPs president Michael Wright backed Labor’s workforce commitment but warned not everyone would be bulk billed as patient rebates were still too low to cover the cost of care.

The funding announcement from the coalition follows a prolonged attack by Labor on Mr Dutton’s track record as a health minister, which Mr Butler described as “bloody terrifying”.

Casual speeding is the biggest cause of trauma on NSW roads

Jess Kinsela was recognised for raising money for Ronald McDonald House through her dance studio.

PHOTO: Madeline Blackstock

Win a prize at Homegrown Parkes

By MARG APPLEBEE CENTRAL WEST LACHLAN

LANDCARE

We are thrilled to be able to share that we have some wonderful giveaways for Homegrown Parkes.

With each workshop registration, you can go in the running to win some wonderful prizes from our local Homegrown Parkes businesses.

Of course, you need to attend the workshop on 29 March at Cooke Park.

Chef Jack Brown will be providing a workshop from 11am.

Jack is an Indigenous chef trained in traditional French cuisine and he is on a mission to rede ne Australian cuisine by incorporating native Indigenous ingredients into everyday cooking.

Register for Jack’s workshop

and go in the running to win a fabulous sculpture created by Glen Sloane from Sloaney’s Sculptures or some fabulous bush tucker plants. Make sure to reserve a seat for this free event.

Kath Whitchurch will be providing a workshop on Sourdough Making at 12.30pm. Through her business Sourdough by Kath, she has been making artisan sourdough, baked to order and providing sourdough workshops to share her love of sourdough with our communities.

We have ten $15 gi vouchers for Sourdough by Kath goodies for registered attendees that will be drawn at the workshop. Find out the process to create delicious, crusty sourdough with Kath. Remember to register for her workshop.

mences at 2.00pm, with Elizabeth Briton speaking about landscape design.

Elizabeth is a talented landscape designer, sharing her knowledge of local plant species and design concepts.

We also have four $50 gi vouchers from Dirty Gloves Nursery and a fabulous sculpture by Glenn Sloane to be drawn for attendees who register for our Landscape Design workshop.

Attendees have the opportunity to hear from Elizabeth and deepen our knowledge of garden design. Register for the Landscape Design workshop via StickyTickets.com.

Clancy The Bee Man will provide informal workshops on the lawn in front of the Pavilion.

He will bring his knowledge

Creating Bee Hotels to Homegrown Parkes. Clancy has some fabulous bee posters to give away through his workshops. He will be providing two formal presentations at 10.30am and 1.00pm.

Please feel free to bring along your own bee hotel materials to work with Clancy, including untreated bamboo, hollow stems, kangaroo paw stems, salvia stems, PVC pip o cuts and big tin cans.

We also have a live reptile display free to the community.

Andrew will have reptiles on display during the day and with two formal presentations at 11am and 1.30pm.

For further information on this article, please go to www. centralwestlachlanlandcare. org, twitter, facebook or Insta-

Cattle and sheep numbers increase at weekly Forbes sales

CATTLE SALE

Monday, 17 March

Yarding 2130 (up 1449)

Numbers jumped this sale with agents yarding 2130 head.

Quality was very mixed with some handy lines of well bred cattle penned along with the plainer and secondary lines.

Yearlings made up the majority of the yarding.

There was extra buyers present and competing in a rm to dearer market.

Yearling steers to feed lied 10c to 15c/kg to sell from 320 to 403c/kg for middle and heavyweights.

Those to processors sold from 325 to 386c/kg.

The heifer portion to feed was also 5 to 10c better to receive from 270 to 342c/kg.

Finished lines to processors ranged in price from 310 to 353c/kg.

Heavy steers and bullocks sold from 315 to 385c/kg.

Grown heifers reached 305c/kg.

Cows held fairly steady with heavy 2 score from 269 to 275c and the better nished 3 score ranging from

267 to 293c/kg. The best heavy bull reached 310c/kg.

SHEEP SALE

Tuesday, 18 March

Yarding 43,700 (up 7200)

Numbers jumped this sale

with agents drawing from 43,700 head.

Lamb increased to 31,400 though quality was very mixed and reduced from the previous sale.

There was some handy lines of trade and heavy-

weights penned along with an increased o ering of plainer secondary types.

The usual buyers were present and competing in an erratic but easier market.

Trade weight lambs 2024kg eased $4 to $5 to sell from $158 to $208/head.

Heavy lambs to 26kg sold from $211 to $225/head.

Extra heavyweights were $8 to $11 cheaper to sell from $225 to $286/head.

Carcase prices averaged from 770c to 830c/kg.

A large run of exotic lambs sold from $161 to $217/head. The best heavy hoggets reached $192/head.

Mutton numbers were made up of mostly Merinos and quality was similar to that of previous sales.

Prices were strong with Merinos ewes selling from $75 to $178/head.

Crossbreds received from

$80 to $171 with heavy Dorper ewes ranging from $92 to $171/head.

Merino wethers received from $103 to $168/head.

FROM MLA’S NATIONAL LIVESTOCK REPORTING AGENCY

PIG SALE

Friday, 14 March

Sows were again in short supply with prices dropping 10c to 20c.

Boars improved 20c to 30c, only a couple of pens of bacon saw prices decline $10 to $15 per head.

Pork numbers were similar to last sale but prices slipped $20 to $30 per head.

Sucker numbers also slipped this sale with lighter suckers rm on last sale.

FROM VC REID SMITH LIVESTOCK

Sculptures from Glenn Sloane as prizes for Homegrown Parkes Workshops. PHOTO: Supplied

Heavy steers and bullocks sold from 315 to 385c/kg. Grown heifers reached 305c/kg.

PHOTO: File

Trundle Back In Time

Green machines take centre stage

By CHRISTINE LITTLE

The Trundle Showground over the weekend was almost glowing green as hundreds of tractors young and old were on display for Trundle Back In Time.

The display was bolstered by a range of John Deere tractors to mark the celebration of just over 100 years of the company manufacturing its own tractors.

And among them was one close to Chris Green’s heart.

Chris, along with his three-year-old son Al e who are from Forbes, spotted a John Deere Model D tractor that belonged to his grandfather Jack Green who owned it in the late 40s and early 50s.

While it’s no longer in the family, Chris didn’t want to miss the opportunity to have a photo with the tractor on Saturday a ernoon.

The John Deere Model D tractor was introduced in 1923 and became the rst tractor built, marketed, and named John Deere.

It replaced the Waterloo Boy in the company’s product line.

The two-cylinder kerosene-burning engine produced 15 horsepower at the drawbar and 22 at the belt, and was the longest model run of any John Deere tractor.

Attendees over the weekend were very fortunate to see one of these original 100-year-old Model D’s in Trundle and in action in the precious parade.

Andy Mackenzie and his father Norm came over from Molong with Andy’s John Deere D Spoker tractor.

The Spoker style was produced from 1923 to 1926, and as the nickname suggests, the ywheel had spokes like a wagon wheel.

Only 5846 of these were produced.

The father-son duo have restored the tractor and it looked in spectacular condition for the parade.

“There’s only four or ve [of these] in Australia,” Norm said.

“It took us six months to restore it, there wasn’t much to do.”

While there are many activities taking place at Trundle Back In Time - like car and engine displays, sheaf toss, market stalls, kids entertainment and a great opportunity to catch up with friends - the event very much focuses on tractors.

And those who are very passionate about these machines are very much in their element.

Like Goonumbla farmer Edgar Orr, who is very well known in the Parkes Shire and those in the vintage machinery circle for his John Deere tractor collection.

Edgar had 14 tractors on display at Trundle Back In Time, including a rideon tractor, and has a collection of about 30.

His oldest is a 1925 John Deere model.

Sporting bright green and yellow John Deere suspenders, Edgar was found among the tractor display only too happy to share his knowledge and stories on the tractors with visitors.

Layne Emmett Melton looked very comfortable among all the

Hundreds roll into Trundle for Back In Time event

■ From page 1. up on previous years and another 50 or more were on display.

Two sleds were operating instead of the one during the tractor pull to help run the event smoother and faster, and classes were split over the days to allow visitors to see more of a range of tractors in action, especially if they were only there for one day.

It was also the rst time there

was a precious parade for tractors deemed too valuable or those who didn’t want to risk any damage, giving participants a chance to show them o and visitors to enjoy them

more.

“[It was] terri c, it was an outstanding success,” Digger said of the event.

“Thank you to all of the volunteers, they came out of the woodwork to help out.

“Even some from West Wyalong and Temora came to help.”

There was so much happening with other activities as well taking place on Saturday, the main day and Sunday, like car and engine displays, sheaf toss, markets, kids entertainment and ending Saturday night with some live music.

And there was a miniature steam engine tractor taking people for rides on its trailer which proved

very popular. Digger said the stationary engines on display has really grown, in previous years it’s only had a few people involved.

“This year both compounds were full to the point they had to rearrange themselves which is a good little bonus,” he said.

The day was also a great opportunity to catch up with friends, particularly at the showground’s new

multipurpose building featuring a wide sheltered verandah and indoor bar and kitchen.

The nishing touches to the building only just arrived in time too with the new television installed the week prior and the bar tables arriving the day before.

“It was great to have the live screening of the tractor pull for those in the clubhouse/bar which was a big plus,” Digger said.

Andy Mackenzie from Molong showing his 100-year-old John Deere D Spoker tractor in the precious parade.

John Deere tractors.

Goonumbla farmer Edgar Orr, beaming in his John Deere suspenders, had 14 tractors on display at Trundle Back In Time. Here he is catching up with Bob Wythes from Forbes.

PHOTOS: Christine Little

Chris and Alfie Green from Forbes were spotted among all the John Deere tractors on display at the Trundle Showground on Saturday.

LEFT: The pair with Chris’ grandfather Jack Green’s John Deere Model D tractor from the 40s-50s.

ago,

for

Tractors come from near and far

By CHRISTINE LITTLE

It’s not very o en you nd a Sydneysider aboard a tractor but at the weekend’s Trundle Back In Time there were three.

Matt Vella and his 11-year-old son Jason, and Chris Axiak and Rebekah Hartley made the 500km trek from their homes in Sydney with their tractors on the back of a truck to attend the event at the Trundle Showground.

Matt was showcasing his 1960s Fiat 900 tractor and Fiat 411R, and Chris his 1947 Ansaldo track crawler.

It was the rst time they’ve been to Trundle but not the rst show they’ve experienced in country NSW.

While also hearing it from a mate in Dubbo, the group found out about Trundle Back In Time on Facebook and wanted to come along.

They weren’t disappointed, Matt and Chris saying how much they enjoyed being there.

“We’ve been to a few shows in the country,” Matt said.

“When you’re in the antique machinery circle you come to know what’s on and where.”

“There’s more and more happening out in these country towns,” Chris said he noticed.

The group also paraded their tractors in Trundle Back In Time’s rst precious parade at 2pm on Saturday.

While not the location you’d expect a tractor owner to come from,

Matt parks his tractors in his Sydney neighbourhood.

“The street loves him!” Chris laughed.

Matt’s main collection consists of Howard rotary hoes and Howard tractors but he bought the Fiat 411R for nostalgic reasons.

It’s the tractor he learnt to drive on when he was a child, growing up in a small market garden in western Sydney.

When he nally found one similar to the one at home, he travelled 11 hours to Brisbane to collect it in the interest of teaching his children to drive it and join in at the shows with tractor pulling.

His Fiat 900 was bought as a pro-

ready to be taken to shows.

“I have always had a big interest in old machinery and tractors since I was a kid and, similar to Matt, was brought up around them my whole life,” Chris said.

“A er attending a couple local events my interest grew and still continues to grow in collecting old antique machinery, ploughs and tractors.

“And by all means my favourite would have to be old crawlers.”

Chris and Matt do a couple trips a year to di erent events, some even up to 11 hours away.

The pair is part of the Sydney Antique Machinery Club where they share their hobby with many other

11-year-old Jason Vella from Sydney leads the group in the precious parade on Saturday a ernoon.

Anthony Smith escorted two-year-old Angus McConnell and fouryear-old George Smith, who loved every minute, in a Chamberlain

Wes Westcott displayed the remains of a 1928 Chev that came into his possession 60 years

that has a pulley

driving saw ventures and cha cutters. And Ted Gibbons from Rye Park came over for a look.

and precious tractors on parade.

Trundle needleworker

Robyn Taylor who had a market stall.

RIGHT: Best mates threeyear-olds Ollie Hinchley and Archie Watt getting a feel behind the wheel of a 9RT John Deere tractor.

Cousins Ben Doughty (8) from Parkes, Lucy Vincent (11) from Dubbo, Sophie Doughty (10) from Parkes, and Holly (13) and Brody (15) Vincent from Dubbo, cooled down with some snow cones.

Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 ER.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. NDRC Nitro Funny Cars. New Year Nitro. 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 Engineering Disasters. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Death In Paradise. 1.25 Darby And Joan. 2.15 Under The Vines. 2.55 Extraordinary Escapes. 3.45 The Role Of A Lifetime. Final. 4.35 The Platypus Guardian. 5.30 Great Expectations: Karta The Orang-Utan’s Story. 6.00 Landline. 6.30 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.30 Vera. 10.00 Unforgotten. 10.50 Boat Story. 11.50 Rage. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.05 Grace’s Amazing Machines. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Octonauts. 5.50 Paddington. 6.40 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.30 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. New. 8.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.30 Speechless. 9.55 Officially Amazing Goes Bunkers. 10.25 Dragon Ball Super. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 My Way. 1.00 Let’s Eat With George. 1.30 Hybrid Horizons. 2.00 The Pet Rescuers. 2.30 Bondi Vet. 3.30 David Attenborough’s Mammals. 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 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: Muriel’s Wedding. (1994) Toni Collette. 10.40 MOVIE: Red Dog: True Blue. (2016) 12.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Weekender. 10.30 Weekender. 11.00 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 12.00 Dream Home. 1.30 Holey Moley Australia. 3.00 Britain’s Got Talent. 5.30 Jabba’s Movies School Holiday Special. 6.00 MOVIE: Stuart Little 2. (2002) 7.30 MOVIE: Big. (1988) 9.45 MOVIE: Field Of Dreams. (1989) 12.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Australia By Design: Architecture. 12.30 Intrepid Adventures. 1.00 10 Minute Kitchen. 1.30 Frugal Foodie. 2.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 2.30 Island Dreaming. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Roads Less Travelled. Final. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 GCBC. 5.00 News. 6.30

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6.00 Morning Programs. 11.10 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 12.30 MOVIE: The Amorous Prawn. (1962) 2.25 MOVIE: So Little Time. (1952) 4.15 MOVIE: Red River. (1948) 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 6. NSW Waratahs v ACT Brumbies. 9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match. 9.45 MOVIE: Rocky IV. (1985) 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.20 Doctor Who. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.30 Heartbreak High. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Louis Theroux: Extreme Love. 9.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.30 Monty Don’s French Gardens. 3.30 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure: Paris To Istanbul. Final. 4.15 Extraordinary Escapes: Christmas Special. 5.05 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Darby And Joan. 8.15 Unforgotten. 9.05 Boat Story. 10.05 MOVIE: Irresistible. (2006) 11.45 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 The Most Magnificent Thing. 5.50 Paddington. 6.40 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Abbott Elementary. 9.55 Speechless. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs.

Hook, Line And Sinker. 1.30 Tackling Australia. 2.00 Step Outside. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 2. North Melbourne v Melbourne. 6.00 Football. AFL. Round 2. Fremantle v Sydney. 9.00 MOVIE: Kingsman: The Secret Service. (2014) 11.40 Late Programs. 6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. 1.00 Fish Forever. 1.30 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. 2.00 Oz Off Road TV. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 3. Parramatta Eels v Canterbury Bulldogs. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Married At First Sight. 8.40 60 Minutes. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 See No Evil. 11.10 The First 48. 12.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. 12.00 Getaway. 12.30 Avengers. 1.30 Dad’s Army. 2.00 MOVIE: Return To Paradise. (1953) 4.00 MOVIE: Taras Bulba. (1962) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: London Has Fallen. (2016) 10.30 The Closer. 11.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.30 Beat Bugs. 9.00 Get Clever. 10.00 Holey Moley Australia. 11.30 Dream Home. 1.00 Zumbo’s Just Desserts. 2.30 Home And Away. 4.30 TBA. 5.30 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. 6.30 Puppy School. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Bones. 12.30 The Blacklist. 2.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey. 9.30 Loving Gluten Free. 10.00 Buy To Build. 10.30 Are You RV Safe? 11.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 12.00 Australian Survivor. 1.30 Cook With Luke. 2.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 2.30 To Be Advised. 4.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 5.00

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Consider moving beyond the usual methods to find a more creative means of handling a difficult on-thejob situation. Avoid confrontation and aim for cooperation instead.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A seasonal change creates a new look for the outdoors. It also inspires Taureans to redo their own environments, so this is a good week to start redoing both your home and workplace. Enjoy!

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A misunderstanding needs to be straightened out so the wrong impression isn’t allowed to stand. If necessary, offer to support the use of a third party to act as an impartial arbitrator.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A career change offering what you want in money and responsibilities could involve moving to a new location. Discuss this with your family members before making a decision.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Feeling miffed over how you believe you were treated is understandable. But before you decide to “set things straight,” make sure that the whole thing wasn’t just a misinterpretation of the facts.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Showing you care makes it easier to build trust and gain an advantage in handling a delicate situation. What you learn from this experience will also help you understand yourself better.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Planning for the future is fine, especially if you include the roles that family members may be asked to play. But don’t be surprised if some hidden emotions are revealed in the process.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Making choices highlights much of the week, and you have a head start here, thanks to your ability to grasp the facts of a situation and interpret them in a clear-cut manner.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Carrying a torch can be a two-way situation: It can either keep you tied to the past or help light your way to the future. The choice, as always, has to be yours.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your watchwords this week are “focus, focus, focus.” Don’t let yourself be distracted from what you set out to do. There’ll be time later to look over other possibilities.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A workplace opportunity might require changes that you’re not keen on making. Discuss the plusses and minuses with someone familiar with the situation before you make a decision.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Love and romance are strong in your aspect this week. If you’ve already met the right person, expect your relationship to grow. And if you’re still looking, odds are, you’ll soon be finding what you want!

ACROSS

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD

3 What is the national legislative body of the USA (8)

7 Name the head of a Muslim State (6)

8 Which military staff officer assists the commanding officer (8)

9 What, in the USA is a five-cent piece (6)

10 To inoculate, is to do what (8)

11 Name a renowned movie dog (6)

14 What are beginnings known as (6)

17 What is a radio or TV broadcast of news reports (8)

18 Name groups of fish crowded fairly close together (6)

19 Who often plays the music in a church (8)

20 Name a volcanic mountain in eastern Turkey, Mount ... (6)

21 What is a beginning or a development (8)

DOWN

1 Name a tropical climbing orchid (7)

2 Who wrote Oliver Twist, Charles ... (7)

3 Name a cup for the wine of the eucharist (7)

4 Name a French post-impressionist painter, Paul ... (7)

6 What are sofas also known as (7)

11 Name the 16th President of the USA (7)

12 What are waste matters that pass through sewers called (7)

13 Which aromatic substance is burnt for its fragrant odour (7)

E-QUATIONS 7

5 To be indirect, is to be what (7)

14 To remain too long, is to do what (7)

Letters have a number value

Some values are in the right hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.

E-QUATIONS

Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.

15 What is a metal urn for heating the water for making tea (7)

16 What is a picture, as of a scene (7)

Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.

WHICH WORDS

1 CHARLATAN

(a) A mere talking pretender

(b) The edible leaf stalk of artichoke

(c) A dance characterised by spasmodic knee action

2 DEBENTURE

(a) A contention in words

(b) A complete break-up or collapse

(c) A written acknowledgement of a debt

BIYWORD

Build it yourself using the clues and each of the twenty-four letters once only to form ten words: five across and five down. A key word (bold clue) builds on the letter set in the grid.

CLUES:

Bird: Jabiru ... (5)

Dark yellowish-brown (5)

Disease-transmitting organism (7)

Farm animal (3)

Means of access (7)

Movement of a dog’s tail (3)

Music: principal tonality (3)

Twist to remove fluid (5)

Unofficial vote: ... poll (5)

Was seated (3)

Solve the crossword. Each answer has four letters.

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Who are we looking for?

Mid West Media’s Parkes office is looking for a driven and committed individual to join our advertising sales team, responsible for managing existing clients while growing your own sales for the Forbes Advocate and other group newspapers and special publications.

The ideal candidate will have:

• The capacity to see opportunities and market trends and a drive to achieve results to help our business grow

• Effective communication skills (verbal and written), enabling connection with a wide range of people across various industries

• The capability to sustain existing relationships and continuously build new ones

• An excellent work ethic and organisational skills (including maintaining current records in our company CRM program) enabling you to consistently meet deadlines and achieve your sales targets

• The ability to collaborate (including with your manager, sales colleagues, our editors and graphic designers) to ensure seamless execution of advertising campaigns

• A motor vehicle and a current driver’s licence

What are we offering?

A full-time position with an attractive remuneration package comprising a base salary, commission and employer superannuation contributions.

About Mid West Media

Mid West Media is an independent family-owned media company with community and farming newspapers in Central West and Hilltops region of NSW including the Young Witness, Boorowa News, Cowra Guardian, Canowindra News, Forbes Advocate,

Mid West Media is a division of North East Media which publishes over 25 newspapers across Central West and Southern NSW and North East Victoria.

How to apply

If you are self-motivated, results-orientated and looking for a challenge in the media environment, then please forward your resume and covering letter to:

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DAVEY, Beverley Cynthia.

Late of Hedgerow Ave, Parkes, and formerly of Alectown, who passed away peacefully on Saturday March 15, 2025. Aged 88 years.

Beloved wife of John. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Maurice and Merren, Leanne (dec) and Peter, Louella and Julian, Nyree and Russell.

Adored Mama of Sarah, Ben, Alanna, John, Justin, Joel, Ashton, Mattea, Cameron, Felicity, and their partners.

Cherished great-grandmother of all their families.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Bev’s life will be held at the Koinonia Community Church, Peak Hill commencing at 11am on Monday, March 24, 2025 preceded by a private family interment at Alectown Cemetery.

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Hockey come and try day a hit

Parkes Hockey have been busy on the eld hosting multiple come and try sessions before the season starts.

On 8 March a huge day of hockey was had with a come and try session, a coaching clinic and Parkes United men and women’s teams putting their skills to the test in trail games.

Parkes United premier league players coached Parkes’ premier league players of the future teaching them a few tips and tricks on the eld.

Parkes hockey were excited to see many new faces at the hockey elds to see how much fun hockey can be.

The future hockey superstars were then able to watch the Parkes United men and women teams put their skills to the test in a trial game against ANU Canberra.

and came away with wins with Parkes United men winning 5-2 and Parkes United women winning 4-3.

Many players made their premier league debut during these games with many making a return to the hockey sides.

If you are interested in trying hockey, Parkes hockey will be hosting another come and try session on Saturday, 22 March at 9am.

This is free and open to all ages who have never tried hockey before, haven’t played in a long time or if you want to convince a friend to play hockey.

Everyone is welcome and equipment can be borrowed.

If you are keen to play hockey this season make sure to jump online and register as registrations close, Friday,

Matilda and mum Andy Finn.

Charlize, Kim and Bridie Ryan.

Come and try hockey day was a great success.

Big field for fourball aggregate

GOLF

By PETER BRISTOL

Saturday’s results

Saturday was a Fourball Ag gregate Stableford with an Individual event included, sponsored by Wild Plastering Contractors, and the members’ thanks go out to Simon for sup porting the club again with this event.

He also was one of the 75 par ticipants on the day, which was great to see, this was the most we’ve had on a Saturday outing for a while so hopefully it will continue.

Logan and Brenton had the course looking a treat and Baron Cheney has the clubhouse sur rounds in schmick condition as always.

In the Fourball event, where both scores are added together per hole, was well contested with the pairing of Garry Phipps and John Dwyer coming out on top with a handy 71 points.

Garry has reintroduced Bob Barter’s cart to the course, so it must have been the old Mag pie partnership channelling his game. John, on the other hand, has been in great form but hasn’t been able to turn it into a winning score, before today.

Flanagan from Hervey Bay, the seasoned pairing of Rob Lea and Matt Knighton, and Tyson Spence and Peter Amor.

winner in both events on the day, but just proved his game is in good stead leading into the Club Championships.

They managed to stay 1 point in front of Col Breaden and Justin Middleton, who in turn finished 1 point in front of visitors Glenn Flanagan and Michelle

In the Individual stakes Joe Davies clung on by his fingernails to beat Justin Middleton on a countback.

Justin must have been a bit deflated after chasing home the

Joe, on the other hand did extra well, after having a few days in the hospital bed the week leading into the game.

He has been working hard reacclimatising to the extra heat

We also had 15 members from Barham Golf Club drop in for a social game on Saturday which filled the course up and we appreciate their patronage. They also had good reviews on the layout which they hadn’t played previously.

Next week is a 4 Ball Aggregate Medley Stableford.

Ladies enjoy a posie-tive garden gala day

WOMEN’S BOWLS

By LEA ORR

“If you’re going to social bowls, Be sure to wear some owers in your hair.

If you’re going to social bowls, You’re gonna meet some friendly people there...”

And so, they came, from far and wide and savoured every moment of our Garden Party Gala Day with all its trimmings.

Thank you Forbes, Canowindra and Orange City for joining us to play and party on a perfect day for bowls.

Gratefully Ground Control were on the mower/ roller early, primping our garden.

Buddy kept an eye on proceedings, but earned a scolding, and a leash penalty, for stealing the “spider” from the girls. An amusing start to the day!

Thirty-two brightly-dressed lassies rose to the occasion and rambled in the garden for a couple of hours playing turn-around triples.

Generally, the scores were fairly close, so welldone to the selectors.

Once the errant spider was recovered, the bowls were delivered in an avalanche of colour to try to claim a prize.

Janice and Jan were the lucky winners (Jan had to wipe a bit of drool o her bowl before play).

The lucky winner of Chris’ generous fruit and veg hamper was Joyce Boland (Canowindra) with Sue Smith (Forbes) taking second prize.

Robyn, Cherie and Joyce received lucky door posies.

Thank you to Rhona for coordinating this day, and to everyone who helped provide the sumptuous luncheon for over 40 ladies.

It all looked fabulous, and it was a super spread.

A reminder our next Trading Table will be “Easter” themed on 15 April.

Nominations are open for Club Triples, close next Tuesday at noon. Please make up your team soon.

This Friday it is our privilege to cater for the wake of dear Frances Charlton.

Helpers are starting out early, at 7.30 am, so you may bring your plates to the club at any time a er that. All contributions will be greatly appreciated.

To play social bowls on Tuesday, 25 March, call the club, 6862 1446, between 9–9.30, arrive by 9.45am and play at 10am. All welcome.

By PAUL LEWIN

Wednesday, 12 March we had 20 players for social bowls.

Winners were Pauline Currey and Paul Lewin winning 21+20.

Runners-up were John Taylor and Nev Kirwan winning 20+13.

Marble 27 came out and the Margins were 13, 16, 19, 20 and 21.

The jackpot this week is a ludicrous $818.

Saturday, 15 March we did not have any social bowls.

Club Championships

In the Major Pairs Clive Stibbard and Paul Townsend played Shane Hodge and John Chew.

Clive and Paul led 7 nil after 3 ends and 9-3 after 5 ends. Clive and Paul led 11-5 after 8 ends and 16-8 after 15 ends. Clive and Paul went on to win the game 23-12.

Open Gender Pennant

Grade 4 went down 10 nil to Forbes.

Grade 6.1 got up 10 nil over Dubbo Macquarie.

Grade 6.2 had the BYE.

Grade 7 went down 9.5-0.5 to Eugowra.

This week we have Grade 4 hosting Condobolin, Grade 6.1 hosting Mudgee, Grade 6.2 away to Trangie and Grade 7 away to Condobolin.

Men’s Pennant

Our Division 3 champions headed to Kempsey last week for the state final of the Men’s Pennant.

They sailed through their sectional play with two 10 nil wins against Windsor and Swansea respectively, then defeated a strong St John Park team by 2 shots in the quarter final before going down to Scone in the semi final.

We thank you all very much for your efforts and for the manner in which you represented our great club. Well done boys.

Parkes Masters Games

The Annual Parkes Masters Games start Friday, 28 March and run through Saturday, 30 March for over 40’s Triples, culminating in a BPL style game on Saturday evening.

Please get your teams sorted and nominate online at www.parkesmastersgames.com.au or speak to Lewi 0419 126 465.

This week we have social bowls on Saturday, 22 March at 1pm.

As always names in half an hour before start times, everyone is welcome and quality new loan bowls are available at the club.

Quickshine Punters Club

The Punters Club has been rolling along well and the results are put on the board as they happen.

Money can be placed in the tin on the bar at any point along the way. Giddy up. In the club on Friday, 21 March we have happy hour 5-7pm, meat tray raffles, badge draw ($600), joker draw ($3150) and the bistro serving up their amazing meals from 6pm. See you at the Railway. Toot Toot!

Paul Townsend won his game in the Major Pairs in the Club Championships with partner Clive Stibbard.

PHOTO: Jenny Kingham

RAILWAY BOWLS

Developing our regional players

HOCKEY

By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK

Centre of Development (COD) is Hockey NSW’s largest annual participation program open to boys and girls across NSW from 10 to 14 years of age.

This year, nine Parkes players participated in the summer training program with ve travelling to compete in the 2025 Regional Challenge in Tamworth.

COD provides an opportunity to participate in fun and engaging hockey activities and games to enhance hockey skills in a social, fun and enjoyable spring to summer program.

At the end of the COD program all participants are invited to a three-day fun, games-based event which was this year held in Tamworth from 28 February to 3 March.

In Parkes, nine hockey players were coached by Dane Hendry during the 10 training session summer program.

“Each of the 10 sessions focuses on particular skills, passing, running the ball, shooting and tackling,” Dane said.

These players were also

a part of a regional training session held in Parkes dur ing November where 46 kids from Bathurst, Dubbo, Lith gow and Orange trained to gether.

An additional regional training session was held in Bathurst in February.

All of theses players are a part of the Western Stars.

There are ten other teams around the state who take part in the same program.

Oscar Hendry, Harrison Rowbotham, Locky Har bidge, George Hendry and Thomas Wilkinson were the ve Parkes players who head ed to Tamworth to attend the 2025 Regional Challenge.

Oscar, Harrison and Lockey played in the under 14 West ern Stars team during the challenge and George and Thomas played in the under 12 Western Starts team which Dane coached during the challenge.

“All ve boys played well in very hot conditions,” Dane said.

Games played on the Sat urday a ernoon of the chal lenge were cancelled due to the high temperatures.

Both teams played well, winning more games then they lost but the challenge is not about winning.

Little Athletics athletes sprint towards results

PARKES LITTLE ATHLETICS

Four Parkes Athletes enjoyed the experience of competing at the NSW Athletics State Junior Championships last weekend at Sydney Olympic Park.

This achievement resulted from them competing at zone championships in Orange last November and Regional Championships in Dubbo in February.

Vashti Williams had some fan-

the final throw, when she moved to 4th by just 1 cm.

Vashti has already qualified for Nationals for javelin at a prior event and is looking forward to another opportunity to take home a medal.

Vashti also did a great hammer throw, with a new PB, placing her 6th in the state in an event that is relatively new to her.

Vashti also loved the experience of watching the Sydney

Toby’s highlights were breaking the National 100m U15/U17/U20 record for his para classi cation and setting the National javelin U15/ U17/U20 record for his para classi cation.

He also took home bronze med als for the 400m and 1500m and placed 4th in javelin and 800m, 5th in 100m and 6th in 200m. Toby has also quali ed for the Austral ian Athletics championships in the 100m, 200m, 400m and 1500m events and has been selected in the NSW Squad to compete in the Australian Little Athletics Champi onships in Adelaide this April.

The talented athlete will be one of two para U13 athletes represent

Addison Wild loved the experi ence of competing in the U14 dis

cus at the Championships. She did a great throw and was up against some very tough competition.

All of her family, friends and sup

the Australian Athletics Championships in Perth.

We wish him the best in the lead up to this.

Parkes Little Athletics are very proud of the great e orts and sportsmanship of all four athletes and hope that Vashti, Toby and Ryker all have an amazing experience competing in the Australian Athletics Championships in Perth

The younger representative Parkes Little athletes head to Olympic Park this weekend for the Little Athletics State Championships.

We wish Nate Calabro, Arlo Cassidy, Emrys Cassidy, Harlen Corney, Huxley Guess, Seth King and Emily Wild all the best in their events and hope they enjoy this amazing experience.

regional challenge in Tamworth. PHOTOS: Supplied

Last Sunday saw six shooters attended the Deep Lead Shooting Complex on the Back Trundle Road and shoot at Buffalo targets at both 25 and 50 metres for a collective score of 520 points. Targets: 25M, 50M, TOTAL

John Davis 269, 247, 516. Brian Drabsch 269, 245, 514. Ron Cunningham 269, 245, 514. Alan Briton 266, 247, 513.

Brett Cowling 269, 241, 510. Steve Mitchell 248 for 50 metres only.

Another great weekend of sixes soccer

Jacob Cowling played for the Parkes Raptors in the Parkes Sixes Soccer Tournament, which brought 16 teams and more than 150 competitors to Harrison Park on the weekend to compete over two big pre-season days. Full story on the back page.

open to support athletes

Round one of the Parkes Shire Sports Grant and Rising Star Grant Program are now open for applications.

Sporting groups and talented individuals have the opportunity to apply for a grant, with $30,000 available for a Sports Grant and $5000 for a Rising Star Grant. The grants can assist sporting clubs and organisations with programs, equipment, facilities, and development opportunities, or individual sportspersons who demonstrate the need for such assistance to develop their sporting career. For more information and eligibility criteria of the grant program, visit Parkes Shire Council's website. Applications close at midnight on 30 March.

Giggle Gang from Parkes - back, Ashleigh Clements, Helen Farrelly, Emma Gamble, Robyn McLean, Krista Sutton; front, Naomi Hancock, Keira Bartrop, Clare Gorton, Grace Gorton, Roxanne Farrelly.

Players sweat through thrilling sixes soccer

By CHRISTINE LITTLE

The unseasonably warm conditions on the weekend may have been a challenge but competition was already sizzling at Harrison Park during the Parkes Sixes Soccer Tournament.

In just its second year, 16 teams and more than 150 players, forming 10 men’s and six women’s sides, signed up for the tournament.

Following on from the success of its inaugural event, the competition was extended to two days and with more players this year it proved the right move, Joel Cowling said.

Teams came from Parkes, Peak Hill, Dubbo, Orange and Gulgong.

“The tournament was a success,”

Cowling said.

“While it was a warm weekend, teams continued to play the sport they love showing great teamwork and sportsmanship.

“We had players from many surrounding towns and even a few from the ACT.

“There were lots of supporters which made for a nice family atmosphere.”

Dubbo Macquarie United Football Club Blue won the men’s rst division, beating Pinnacle FC of Orange 3-1.

Dubbo Macquarie United Football Club White placed third and Coachy Jaguars came fourth.

Parkes Raptors won second division beating Pathetico Madrid of Dubbo 4-2.

Freddy’s Magpies of

won the woman’s competition beating the Dream team of Parkes 3-0.

Parkes Leagues Club Raptors played NW Angry Birds for third and fourth place in the women’s competition.

The result was 0-0 at full time so Angry Birds were declared the winner based on a count back.

Cowling said competition was strong this year which allowed players to test their tness and ability.

He and his team of organisers were so thrilled with the weekend’s outcome, they’re aiming to attract even more teams next year.

“We have been growing the tournament for the past two years and have the capacity to scale the

event,” Cowling said.

“This will be our aim over the next few years as we can see the potential of marking this on the football calendar annually.

“We are also appreciative of the support we have received from the Dubbo Sixes competition which is an end-of-season competition that runs annually in October, hosted by Macquarie United Football Club.

“Between the two competitions we should be able to provide tournaments to the region at the start and end of each season, a great outcome for the region.”

Cowling said the teams that attended over the weekend have showed their excitement for next year’s tournament.

Local talent all on show in the ring

Boxing

Mayhem Fight Series is hosting an amateur Boxing Fight Night this Saturday, 22 March.

The night will feature many local ghters from Parkes and the surrounding area, including several from the well-known Tommy Ward Backyard Boxing.

Even Tommy’s grandson Xavier Ward, who has been training for several years, will be stepping into the ring.

Among other ghers stepping into the ring on Saturday night are Hunter White-Crawford, Shellie McKiernan, Orin McDermott, Tyler Everingham, Jaden Monaghan-McLean, Montana Walker, Ollie Hayes, Ace Hancock, Riley Pizzi and Linkin Anderson.

If you’d like to see the boxing talent coming out of Parkes and the region, head to the Parkes Leagues Club.

Doors open at 4pm with ghts starting at 5pm. General admission tickets are $50 and ringside tickets are $80 through 123tix.

For tickets and more information head online to www.123tix.com.au/ events/47343/mayhem- ghtseries-presents-boxing-inparkes

Dubbo

Haiden Clark, Karma Dechen and Joel Cowling in action for the Raptors 2 during the Parkes Sixes Soccer Tournament on the weekend.

PHOTO: Jenny Kingham