Get all shook up
Parkes Elvis Festival 2025 program out, tickets on sale
It’s time to get all shook up: Parkes Elvis Festival is back for 2025!
From Wednesday, January 8 to Sunday, January 12, the 32nd annual festival will pay tribute to Elvis with a groovy 1960’s Easy Come, Easy Go theme, offering fans a packed program full of concerts, dancing, markets, and a few surprises along the way.
More than 25,000 Elvis lovers are expected to shake, rattle, and roll into town making it the largest celebration of The King in the Southern Hemisphere.
Australia’s official Elvis hometown will once again come alive with festival favourites like the Evolution Mining Street Parade, Renewal of Vows Ceremony, bustling markets, and electrifying performances on the Cooke Park Main Stage and Memphis Stage.
A major highlight of 2025 will be the launch of the Gates of Graceland, a full-sized replica of the iconic Graceland gates, located at the Parkes Visitor Information Centre.
This beautiful new attraction will honour key contributors to the
festival, with stars also commemorating the winners of the Parkes Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest.
Festival founders Bob and Anne Steel will be the first to be officially recognised at the gates for their pivotal role in establishing the event.
Adding to the excitement, Jack Gatto, one of Australia’s favourite Elvis Tribute Artists, will perform a live solo show at 5:30pm Wednesday at the Leagues Club.
Meanwhile, the Cooke Park Main Stage will host Two Strong Hearts, a free tribute to John Farnham and Olivia Newton-John, offering a nostalgic journey through their most iconic hits.
This year also introduces six new ticketed shows at the Parkes Services Club, featuring top Elvis Tribute Artists from Australia, New Zealand, and Scotland.
After a brief hiatus, the Miss Priscilla Dinner returns on Thursday evening at the Parkes Services Club, where the 2025 Miss Priscilla will be crowned. MORE PAGE 7
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Celebrating the launch of the 2025 Elvis Festival were Mayor Neil Westcott, along with Bec, Megan, Jolie, Mikaela, Tiffany and Kassidy giving us 1960s style inspiration for the Easy Come, Easy Go theme.
What’s on in and around Parkes
RETROSPECTIVE DISPLAY
September 20 - October 5
If you enjoy viewing all of the Waste 2 Art artworks, make sure to save the date for A Retrospective - works by Jocelyn Moles which opens on September 20 until October 5. Opening night is Friday 20th September at 6pm, $10 entry. RSVP to 6861 2309. Entry is free after opening night.
CWAS ASTROFEST
September 28 and 29
The 2024 CWAS AstroFest is returning to the Central West. The CWAS AstroFest will incorporate a one day conference and a programme of associated events. The conference will be held in the function room of the Bushman’s Motor Inn, on Saturday, September 28. In a series of lectures, guest speakers will provide fascinating insights into various aspects of modern astronomy. On Sunday, September 29, events will move to the CSIRO Parkes Observatory Visitors Centre with a programme of daytime astronomy and talks.
OPEN GARDENS N MARKETS
Sunday, September 29
Parkes Open Gardens and Parkes Que Club will be hosting open gardens stalls at the Parkes Racecourse from 9.30am to 4.00pm. There will be raffle prizes to be won, gardens to gaze, markets to wonder and morning tea and lunch.
PARKES SERVICES CLUB
HOLIDAY FUN
October 1-11
Parkes Services Club will be holding September school holiday activities including classes and events to cover all ages. From bingo, to craft and even a disco there will be fun for everyone. Each event requires pre booking so head to 123Tix.
NORTHPARKES 30 YEARS
Saturday, October 5
To celebrate 30 years of operations, Northparkes would like to thank the community for their support over the years. We would like to invite you to a family friendly festival where you will hear some fantastic music while wandering the food stalls, tasting local beer and wine and there will also be rides for the kids. The one and only Daryl Braithwaite will be the nights headline act. secure your free ticket via 123tix.
CANOLA CUP
Monday, October 7
At the Eugowra Showground from 12pm you will be treated to harness Racing at its best! On offer alongside the action packed racing will be the hotly contested fashions on the field, live music, market stalls, mini trots, horse drawn carriage rides and so much more. Don’t miss out on this popular free event.
NATIVE PLANT IDENTIFICATION DAY
Wednesday, October 9
Are you keen to brush up on your knowledge of native plants and ID skills? Botanist and plant enthusiast Dan Clarke will provide practical skills to help you ID common native species of the canopy, shrub, and ground layer of Box Gum Grassy Woodland and Grey Box Grassy Woodland ecological communities. Register your interest before October 4 at https://bit.ly/3X6gxVy
BAGGY BLUES IN PARKES
October 9 and 10
The NSW Baggy Blues, RAMHP and Parkes Cricket Association have teamed up to promote mental health and wellbeing by bringing people together through the sport of cricket. There is a jam-packed 2 days of exciting activities. There will be a dinner at the Coachman Hotel and a free school holiday cricket clinic To register for the events head to Parkes and District Cricket Association on facebook
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COME AND TRY DAY AT POOL
Saturday, October 12
Bring you towel and your googles and have a go at a skill for life. Our coaches will be on standby for a few games and drills to have some fun. Who knows you may be ready to ready to join your first squad.
TRUNDLE PINK RIBBON
FRIDAY, October 18
Head out to the Trundle Golf Club for an awesome night of prizes, raffles, the famous auction and lots of laughs all while raising money towards a cancer free future.
TRUNDLE ABBA FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 19
Let’s celebrate 50 years of Waterloo with the biggest and best Trundle ABBA Festival yet at Berryman Oval, Trundle! Featuring Bjorn Again, Furnace and the Fundamentals, Disco Revolution, DJ Diggz and Adante Adante Choir. Tickets on sale now.
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TOM CURTAIN IN BOGAN GATE
Saturday, October 19
Tom is passionate about bringing his show to towns and communities that are often overlooked on the entertainment trail. At the Bogan Gate Pub from 5:30pm to 8:30pm there will be live music and entertainment from the Katherine Outback Experience horse and dog show. Book your tickets now via https://events.humanitix.com/ tomcurtain-bogangate2024
CENTRAL WEST CAR CLUB SHOW ‘N’ SHINE
Saturday, October 19
Feature vehicle this year’s Show n’ Shine is utes! Come see the massive display at Pioneer Oval Parkes. Gold coin entry for spectators 9am to 3pm and proceeds go to charity. Presentation will be at 2pm.
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Honour for festival founders
Bob and Anne Steel will be recognised on Gates of Graceland
A HIGHLIGHT of the 2025 Parkes Elvis Festival will be the launch of the Gates of Graceland, a full-sized replica of the iconic Graceland gates.
And in a very special event for our community, festival founders Bob and Anne Steel will be inducted to the Wall of Fame.
The couple were caught speechless at the Festival launch where the announcement was made, but it’s only a fitting recognition of their contribution.
This festival that draws upwards of 20,000 people to our town each January was their vision, birthed 32 years ago when they owned the Grace-
lands Restaurant. It’s doing just what they had hoped when they had that first conversation with Roel ten Cate in 1992, Anne said, which was bring people to town at a time the locals usually headed away from the heat.
“To honour Elvis but to do such a lot of good for not just Parkes for all the surrounding towns,” she said.
To see thousands gather in Cooke Park now, more filling every local venue, is all they could ever have hoped for it.
There’s just nothing like the atmosphere of this particular festival.
“People come to have a good time,” Anne says in
summary - and they do, they come dressed up and ready to make new friends.
Parkes’ Festival is also unique in that the whole community has embraced it so the festival can offer everything from cars of the era to art to the pet show, ukeleles to dancing - all on top of world-class music.
The inspiration for the costumes, the parade, the events, is seemingly endless.
Bob and Anne have watched it grow, watched children embrace it and grow up loving it, enjoyed how people from all over the country and the world connect.
“You do make friends be-
cause you see them again next year,” Anne said.
“You can tell it’s a happy festival,” Bob added.
The Gates of Graceland will be a beautiful new attraction honouring key contributors to the festival, and they are a real feature at the Parkes Visitor Information Centre.
“I think they’re brilliant,” Ann said, adding their even more spectacular of a night with the pathway featuring the UETA winners lit up.
The plaques from the original Wall of Fame, built by the community and sharing the stories of so many stars, will be relocated from there to the new location.
Little town’s big night has raised $150k and counting
TRUNDLE’S PINK RIBBON NIGHT WILL BE SOMETHING SPECIAL
By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
TRUNDLE Pink Ribbon night is back again for its ninth year and it is one not to miss.
Features of this year’s fundraising night will be hearing from local Peak Hill girl Erin O’Leary who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and the shaving of Brendon Keep’s dreadlocks.
Trundle Pink Ribbon night is hosted by local Trundle girls Carolyn Keep and Debbie Veale and started when Carolyn was diagnosed with breast cancer.
“The night actually started because of my own breast cancer diagnosis and I just wanted to bring awareness,” Carolyn said.
“In our little town of Trundle there is just so many women diagnosed with some form of cancer and many women in our town were also diagnosed around the same time as me. I wanted to give back and that’s what we have done.”
This fantastic night is an incredible and heartwarming event that includes raffles, an auction and live music while promoting awareness of women’s can-
cers and raising money in the fight for a cancer free future.
So far the event has raised more than $150k and last year’s event saw an incredible 800-plus people walk through the doors.
“This year we are featuring a beautiful young lady from Peak Hill, Erin O’Leary, who was diagnosed with breast cancer this year,” Caroline said.
“Erin will talk us through her journey as our focus this year is on our younger generation as cancer is no longer an older person’s disease, it’s occurring more and more among young girls and we really want to put the focus out there for our younger generation.”
Carolyn’s son will also be shaving off his dreads on the night to raise money for a cancer free future.
There will be a holiday up for auction again for the fourth year donated by a lady Carolyn ran into on holidays.
“I just mentioned the night to her and she said “I want to jump on board that, I’ve got cancer in my family, I’ll donate a holiday!” This will be the fourth year in a
row she’s donated a holiday to us which brings in big money, it’s really awesome.”
Local man, Rob Hellyer, will be back again working his magic auctioneering. Rob has given his time and services up for free for this amazing event for the past nine years and does a sensational job working the crowd.
“It’s a beautiful event, the whole town gets involved, all of the auctioned items are donated from our locals and the club sponsors the raffles,” Carolyn said.
“It’s really community generated and the locals are just phenomenal, the money that they pour into this night and the generosity of people around events like this is just beautiful because everyone is touched by cancer.”
The Trundle Pink Ribbon Night will be held on Friday, October 18 at the Trundle Golf Club the night before the ABBA Festival.
If you can’t attend on the night but still want to do your part in creating a cancer free future you can donate to the Trundle Pink Ribbon 2024 Cancer Council fundraising page.
Carolyn Keep with her son Brendon Keep who will be shaving off his dreads to raise money for the Cancer Council and (inset) Erin O’Leary was diagnosed with breast cancer at 26 years of age. Her aim is to spread awareness that young woman get breast cancer too.
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Bob and Anne Steel are the first inductees to the new Gates of Graceland, to be launched at the 2025 Parkes Elvis Festival.
Local events share in $71,000 council boost
Trundle Bush Tucker Day and Central West Car Club’s Show ‘n’ Shine are two of the events to share in more than $70,000 funding from Parkes Shire Council.
Parkes Shire Council is excited to announce the recipients of the latest round of the Events Financial Assistance Program, designed to support new and existing events that contribute to the Parkes economy while striving for event sustainability.
Council general manager Kent Boyd said the council was pleased to support such a diverse range of events through the Events Financial Assistance Program.
“Each of these events plays a crucial role in enhancing community engagement, boosting local tourism, and fostering a sense of pride within our region,” he said.
“Council’s commitment to supporting these initiatives reflects what the community has requested, that is to building a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable Parkes Shire. We look forward to seeing the positive impact these events continue to have on our community.”
Recipients are:
Evolution Mining Northparkes Operation Cheers to 30 Years Festival - Cooke Park, Saturday October 5: $14,000
Trundle Bush Tucker Day: $10,000
Harness Racing NSW Carnival of Cups Parkes: $10,000
Central West Car Club Show ‘n’ Shine - Pioneer Oval, October 19$5000
Golf NSW Men’s NSW Country Championships - Parkes Golf Course, Saturday and Sunday November 9 and 10: $5000
Double demerits October long weekend
Motorists are being reminded that double demerit points will be in place over the October long weekend with police targeting speed, seatbelts, illegal mobile phone use and motorcyclists not wearing helmets.
Double demerit points will be in force for four days next weekend commencing on Friday October 4 and ending on Monday October 7 (inclusive).
Acting Parkes Highway Patrol Sergeant Joshua Tolley said there will be more police on the road which means a greater chance of drivers being caught if they are doing the wrong thing.
“Double demerits were implemented 20 years ago, in a bid to encourage drivers to obey road rules during busy traffic periods,” Acting Sergeant Tolley said.
“They occur on select holiday periods and long weekends and have proven to be an effective deterrent.
“Statistics show that there’s a 30 per cent reduction in casualty crashes when double demerit points are operational.
“No-one wants to get a fine, lose their licence or worse still be involved in a crash.
Parkes Action Club Christmas Parade and Carnival - Cooke Park, Friday December 6: $3455 plus $1745 in kind
Parkes Ministers Association Christmas Carols - Cooke Park, Sunday December 8: $1660 plus $4900 in kind
Parkes RSL Sub-Branch Vietnam Veteran’s Day - $495 plus $150 in kind
Parkes RSL Sub-Branch Remembrance Day - Cooke Park Cenotaph, Monday November 11: $2330 plus $1740 in kind
Central West Lachlan Landcare’s Homegrown - Cooke Park, Saturday October 12: $3920 plus $6080 in kind
Neighbourhood Central NAIDOC Family Fun Day: $1020 plus $280 in kind
Evolution Mining Northparkes
Operations said the support from Parkes Shire Council had been second to none, helping to ensure the success of the upcoming event.
“Assistance provided through both in-kind and equipment support means we can provide an event for the Parkes community to enjoy on a bigger scale,” Evolution Mining Northparkes Operations said.
Trundle Bush Tucker Day shared the importance of the funding.
“Funding was utilised by providing the ability to obtain essential
services to ensure our event would run smoothly on the day,” organisers said.
“We recognise the importance of Trundle Bush Tucker Day to our community and to the Parkes Shire Region by bringing approximately an additional 2000 people into the Shire with a flow on effect to the economy.”
Applications for the Community Event Fund are accepted twice a year, in May and October, while applications for the Destination Event Fund are accepted year-round.
Spplication forms online: www. parkes.nsw.gov.au/Community/ Grants-and-funding/CouncilsGrants-Programs
Charges laid over Alectown wool theft
A man will face court In October following an investigation into the alleged theft of four bales of Merino wool from a property near Alectown earlier this year.
Four bales of AAA Merino wool were reported stolen from the property in May this year, the NSW Police Rural Crime Prevention Team said in a statement published to social media.
An investigation by the Rural
Crime Investigators from Parkes resulted in four bales of wool being recovered.
On September 21, a 20-yearold Parkes man was arrested in Parkes in relation to this theft and conveyed to the Parkes Police Station.
The male was later charged with two counts of break, enter, and commit serious indictable offence and two counts of receiving
stolen property.
The man was granted conditional bail to appear before the Parkes Local Court on October 10.
Police urge community members to report rural crime as soon as possible to your local police.
If you have any information that relates to a rural crime offender or offending, please contact Crime Stoppers NSW on 1800 333 000.
“So, make sure you give yourself plenty of time to travel, don’t speed, drive to the conditions, wear your seatbelt, avoid distractions, make sure you’re well rested and if you’ve been drinking or have taken drugs - don’t drive.”
Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils’ Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer, Melanie Suitor, is encouraging all road users to stay safe this October long weekend.
“During double demerit point periods the penalties for breaking the road rules are more severe.
“If you get caught speeding, using a mobile phone illegally, or not wearing a seatbelt or motorcycle helmet during double demerit periods, you’ll face double the points but not double the fine.
“People may think that it is never going to happen to them – but the statistics tell a different story.
“Driving is one of the most dangerous things that we do every day, but because you don’t crash every time you get behind the wheel people do become blasé about the risks.
“Remember to slow down, schedule plenty of breaks during your trip, limit distractions in the car, don’t drink and drive and ensure all your passengers are wearing their seatbelt,” Ms Suitor said.
Ian Brown - Parkes Action Club, Micheal Anderson - Neighbourhood Central, Rodney Barnes - Central West Car Club, Megan Morrison- Events Officer Parkes Shire Council, Charlica Schnitger - Trundle Bush Tucker Day, Mikaela Clegg - Events and Festivals Specialist Parkes Shire Council, Tamilla Bolam - Trundle Bush Tucker Day, Jolie O’Shannessy - Events Trainee Parkes Shire Council, Neil Westcott - Mayor of Parkes Shire, Jeff McClurgCentral West Car Club. PHOTO: Parkes Shire Council
Police have recovered allegedly stolen wool. PHOTO: NSW Police
Great speakers for 20th anniversary AstroFest
By JOHN SARKISSIAN OAM
Twenty years ago, in 2004, the Central West Astronomical Society held its inaugural festival of astronomy, or AstroFest.
It was so successful that it quickly grew to become an annual event.
It is now recognised as being the premier event of its kind in Australia, and this year it is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
The Central West of NSW boasts some of the darkest skies in Australia, and as such it is a wonderful place to appreciate the wonders of the night sky.
In an effort to foster, encourage, and promote astronomy in the region, the AstroFest endeavours to bring to the people of the Central West world-renowned astronomers, both professional and amateur, so they may share their enthusiasm and love of the heavens.
The CWAS AstroFest incorporates a oneday conference and a programme of associated events.
The conference will be held in the function room of the Bushman’s Motor Inn, on Saturday, September 28.
In a series of lectures, guest speakers will provide fascinating insights into various aspects of modern astronomy.
On Sunday, September 29, events will move to the CSIRO Parkes Observatory Visitors Centre with a programme of daytime astronomy and talks.
The keynote speaker at this year’s AstroFest is the popular science communicator, Prof. Fred Watson, who uses his expertise to inspire people’s interest in astronomy and science.
Educated in Scotland at the universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh, Fred worked at both of Britain’s Royal Observatories before joining the Anglo-Australian Observatory as Astronomer-in-Charge in 1995.
Today, he is best known for his award-winning radio and TV broadcasts, books, music, dark-sky advocacy and the Space Nuts podcast.
His work also includes providing expert astronomy advice to government.
This year sees Australia’s largest optical telescope, the Anglo-Australian Telescope (AAT) at Coonabarabran, celebrate the 50th anniversary of its opening in October 1974 by HM King Charles III, then Prince of Wales.
Originally owned and operated by the Australian and British Governments, the 3.9-m AAT made an immediate impact on optical astronomy.
Several exciting decades of discovery and innovation followed, maintaining the telescope in the forefront of astronomical research.
In an entertaining and copiously illustrated talk, Fred will give an overview of its history, working life and future.
Another special guest speaker is Dr Carole Jackson of the CSIRO.
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In a talk titled, “Australia & the Square Kilometre Array”, Carole will give an update on how Australia is playing a major role in realising the new Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope.
Also, Dr Andrew Zic, a young research scientist at CSIRO, will describe his groundbreaking work on the Parkes Pulsar Timing Array project; an effort to detect gravitational waves predicted by Einstein.
In additional, noted amateur astronomers, Trevor Barry of Broken Hill, and Steve Quirk of Mudgee, will describe how their work contributes significantly to our understanding of the Solar System.
A highlight of the AstroFest is the announcement of the winners of the astrophotography competition, the “David Malin Awards”.
In a special ceremony held during the AstroFest conference on Saturday afternoon, a
panel of distinguished Australian astrophotographers, headed by the world-renowned Dr David Malin, will announce the winners of the competition.
The following day, the associated exhibition will officially open in the Visitors Centre of the CSIRO Parkes Observatory.
Also, members of the CWAS will have telescopes setup on the lawns of Visitors Centre to view the stars and planets in daytime.
The Sunday events at The Dish are free of charge and the AstroFest is a wonderful way to learn about astronomy in the Central West. Bring your family and friends, and come and see the real thing.
For registration details and further information on the AstroFest, visit: https://www. cwas.org.au/astrofest/
Attendance at the conference is free of charge for students who attend in their school uniforms.
RIGHT: Prof. Fred Watson AM, keynote speaker at this year’s AstroFest, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the AAT.
ABOVE: An image of the Large Magellanic Cloud, one of the finalists in the “David Malin Awards”, by noted Bathurst astrophotographer, Rodney Watters. PHOTOS: Supplied
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WHAT 240 WORKERS ACHIEVED IN 100 HOURS ACROSS FOUR SITES NEAR FORBES
Inland Rail completes major works blitz
AFTER more than 100 hours of round-the-clock activity, Inland Rail has completed a gruelling schedule of work which puts the Stockinbingal to Parkes section well on the path towards completion.
Starting last Saturday, September 13, at 6am and finishing, Thursday September 19 at 10am, teams from Inland Rail and principal contractor Martinus Rail completed work at four key sites during a 100-hour shut down of the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) line from Forbes to Goobang Junction.
To get this work finished on time, up to 240 rail workers across the four sites completed shifts which began ahead of the shutdown and finished after the line reopened.
A crossing loop at Daroobalgie, north of Forbes – a short length of line which will enable two trains to pass each other – received new turnouts, earthworks were completed, while drainage and ballast were installed in preparation for the secondary track build of the loop.
The awning at Forbes Station was trimmed by 300mm and the track was slewed laterally by more than half a metre during the September possession to enable the safe passing of double-stacked freight trains. INSET: A tamper packs down the ballast supporting the newly installed rails at the Wyndham Avenue road bridge, where the rail
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by two metres during the September possession to enable the safe passing of double-stacked freight trains.
At Wyndham Avenue, Forbes, the existing track under the road bridge was lowered by two metres to create increased vertical clearance for double-stacked freight trains. Using more than 500 sleepers and 1000 tonnes of stone ballast, a length of track 320 metres long was rebuilt following the removal of the bulk excavation under the road bridge between the recently completed bridge protection structures.
The awning at Forbes Station was trimmed by 300mm to enable the safe passing of double-stacked freight trains and the track was slewed laterally by more than half a metre, while scaffolding was installed at the Lachlan River Bridge ahead of bridge modifications that will take place in the coming weeks.
A 30-metre exclusion zone was enforced at the bridge due to the nature of the work, while environmental controls ensured protection of the waterway and riverbanks.
James Kennedy, Delivery Director, Albury to Parkes (A2P), Inland Rail, said the work carried out during the week could only be done safely when the line was closed.
“Safety is our highest priority and so we make the most of the two available track possessions which take place each year,” he said.
“To do that we undertake rigorous and methodical planning, working hand in hand with Martinus Rail, to ensure we complete our work and return the line to the operators on time.
“I would like to congratulate all those who were involved in the planning and safe execution of this successful possession, which will ensure we stay on schedule to deliver Inland Rail South of Parkes by the end of 2027.
“I would also like to thank the community for their patience and understanding while we carried out these construction tasks.”
Treaven Martinus, Martinus Rail CEO and founder, said the successful completion was testament to the dedication and planning of both Inland
Rail and Martinus teams.
“Across multiple locations, from the installation of turnouts to extensive earthworks and track formation reconstruction, every task was executed with safety and efficiency as our top priorities,” he said.
“We are grateful for the community’s support and patience, which have been essential to our efforts.
“Martinus remains steadfast in our mission to deliver this landmark project safely, effectively, and with a focus on creating lasting value for Australia’s future.”
Vaccine call as region records 600 whooping cough cases for year
NSW Health has urged people in close contact with babies to get vaccinated against whooping cough with infections on the rise across the State.
More than 600 cases have been reported in Western NSW Local Health District this year, the highest since 2011.
The latest NSW Health Respiratory Surveillance Report shows notifications of whooping cough are at their highest level since 2016, with more than 12,000 cases reported from January to September 2024.
NSW Health’s Director of Communicable Diseases Dr Christine Selvey said vaccination in pregnancy is very important to help protect newborn babies who are most at risk of serious illness from whooping cough.
ple in contact with newborn babies have had a pertussis vaccine within the previous 10 years. People aged 5 years and over can receive pertussis vaccination from GPs, pharmacist immunisers, and Aboriginal medical services.
“While notifications are increasing in all age groups, cases are highest in school aged children. NSW Health works with the Department of Education and the early childhood education sector, to increase awareness and provide information to families and staff about the importance of vaccination, early diagnosis and treatment.”
People should be aware of the signs and symptoms of whooping cough including:
Older children and adults may just have a mild cough that doesn’t go away. In adults the cough commonly lasts 5-7 weeks, sometimes longer.
People with symptoms should contact their GP early and follow their treatment advice and the standard advice to avoid spreading infection to others. After five days of treatment with appropriate antibiotics people with whooping cough are no longer infectious but without proper treatment they will remain infectious for 21 days. If given early, antibiotics can reduce the duration of symptoms. Antibiotics are rarely needed if it has been 3 weeks since cough onset.
“Free whooping cough vaccines are available for all pregnant women. Pregnant women are recommended to be vaccinated between 20 and 32 weeks of every pregnancy as this enables whooping cough antibodies to be transferred to their unborn baby,” Dr Selvey said.
“Parents and carers should ensure all children are vaccinated on time, especially in the first six months of life.
“It’s also important all peo-
Whooping cough starts like a cold with a blocked or runny nose, sneezing, a mild fever and an occasional cough.
Coughing bouts can worsen and be followed by vomiting, choking or taking a big gasping breath which causes a “whooping” sound. The cough can last for many weeks and can be worse at night.
Some newborns may not cough at all but stop breathing completely and turn blue. Other babies have difficulties feeding or they can choke and gag.
Call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 if you or your child are unwell and you’re not sure where to go, healthdirect is free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days. A nurse will answer your call, ask some questions and connect you with the right care. If you or your child’s situation is life-threatening, please call Triple Zero (000) or present to your nearest emergency department immediately.
For more information, visit the NSW Health website.
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Look who’s coming to Parkes in January
Three international feature artists for 2025 Elvis Festival
COTE Deonath, Riley Jenkins and Emilio Santoro will be our featured artists for the 2025 Parkes Elvis Festival.
Cote Deonath is a world-renowned Elvis Presley tribute artist who’s love for Elvis began at a young age when his grandmother introduced him to the music and style of the King of Rock and Roll.
At two years old, Cote began singing Elvis tunes, and his passion for performing only grew from there.
Cote has travelled the world over the years competing in Elvis tribute contests taking home the gold in numerous competitions and earning over 35 fan-favourite titles.
His incredible talent and dedication to his craft have made him a beloved figure among fans of Elvis and tribute artists alike with his dedication paying off in a big way in 2023 when he competed at Elvis Week.
This was Cote’s seventh year in a row in the Ultimate Elvis Contest and captured the Ultimate Elvis title making him one of the number-one Elvis tribute artist in the world, as recognized by Graceland and Elvis Presley Enterprises.
Despite his many accomplishments, Cote remains humble and grateful for the opportunity to honor the legacy of Elvis through his music and performances.
He continues to inspire and entertain audiences around the world with his incredible talent and passion for the King of Rock and Roll.
Riley Jenkins is an award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist, whose love for music and for Elvis Presley also came at an early age of three years old when he heard ‘The King’ sing ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ for the first time.
At just 22 years of age, Riley is taking the tribute artist industry by storm with his tribute to the early Years of ‘The Greatest Entertainer of all Time.’
Riley’s accolades include being the 2019 Elvis FANtasy Fest Grand Champion, the 2021 Heart of the King Horizon Award, the 2023 Nashville Elvis Festival Grand Champion, and the 2024 Branson Elvis Festival Grand Champion.
Recently in August, Riley placed as one of the Top 5 Finalists of the 2024 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest held every year at Graceland in Memphis during Elvis Week.
Currently Riley is starring as Elvis in the Tony Award winning Broadway Musical ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ at The Shepherd of the Hills in Branson, Missouri.
With his charming looks, uncanny voice, charismatic moves and West Tennessee
roots, Riley embodies the raw magnitude that Elvis had when he exploded onto the scene back in the 1950s.
Our third featured artist is none other than Emilio Santoro.
Emilio won the hugely coveted 2024 EPE Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Championship in August this year and has claimed every European Elvis tribute artist title there is.
He completed his ‘clean sweep’ of European title in 2022 when he was victorious in the European Elvis Championships in Birmingham UK.
In 2019, at just 19 years old, Emilio made his long-awaited USA debut in Elvis’s hometown of Memphis during Elvis Week.
His 2019 Elvis Week experience culminated with the ‘Images of the King’ World Championship Non Pro Division where he triumphed.
Following on from this success, Emilio entered the Porthcawl contest and walked away as Grand Champion and then completed the ‘hat-trick’ in Blackpool at the ‘Return to
Memphis’ contest in early November.
In 2020 Emilio produced his first two albums followed by his third in 2021.
These three featured artists are sure to have you singing and dancing at their featured concerts at the Parkes leagues Club every night.
Featured concerts include:
Wednesday, January 8- Let’s have a Party featuring Cote Deonath, Riley Jenkins and Emilio Santoro
Thursday, January 9- From Memphis to Parkes featuring Cote Deonath and Riley Jenkins (two shows)
Friday, January 10- All Out 50s featuring Riley Jenkins and Emilio Santoro (two shows)
Saturday, January 11- Nothing but 70s featuring Cote Deonath and Emilio Santoro (two shows)
Sunday, January 12- Intimate and Rare featuring Cote Deonath, Riley Jenkins and Emilio Santoro
We can’t wait to be rocking and rolling with these talented artists next year.
Program packed with entertainment
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Festival-goers can look forward to stunning outdoor installations, including Under Our Umbrella, a vibrant 250-metre canopy of colourful umbrellas providing shade and a perfect photo op, and Vivid Elvis, a nightly lighting display illuminating the main drag.
Staying connected will be easier than ever with the new mobile app, Elvis in Your Pocket, featuring the full program, maps, and real-time updates.
“Each year we work to capture the essence of Elvis, and the 2025 Festival will be no different,” Festival Producer Joel Ulbricht said.
“This year’s program offers something for everyone - whether you’ve been rockin’ with us since the early days or are discovering the King’s magic for the first time.”
The 2025 International Feature Concert Series will kick off with U.S.A UETA Champions Emilio Santoro (2024), Cote Deonath (2023), and Riley Jenkins (UETA Top 5 Finalist, 2024).
These top Elvis Tribute Artists will perform ten shows at the Parkes Leagues Club, taking audiences on a journey through Elvis’s most iconic songs.
From rock ‘n’ roll dance classes to Elvisthemed workshops, and even the Hound Dog Dog Show, the festival is jam-packed with experiences that will have everyone singing, dancing, and smiling.
And the preliminary round of the international Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest returns, with leading tribute artists from Australia and beyond battling it out for a chance to represent Parkes in Memphis during Elvis Week in August.
For an immersive experience, hop aboard the NSW TrainLink Elvis Express or the Regional Express Hound Dog Express. These themed journeys will set the stage for a festival adventure, complete with Elvis tunes to get you in the spirit!
Tickets now on sale online at www. parkeselvisfestival.com.au
Parkes Elvis Festival is proudly supported by the NSW Government through Destination NSW.
Our three very special guests for the 2025 Parkes Elvis Festival are Emilio Santoro, who won the hugely coveted 2024 EPE Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Championship in August this year, (top inset) Riley Jenkins and (inset below) Cote Deonath.
PHOTOS: Supplied
The Miss Priscilla dinner returns in 2025. PHOTO: Supplied
Mandy Westcott, Vicki Mike, Kay Power, Wendy Huppatz and Denise Gersbach.
Aubrey Vane-Tempest was thrilled to get to pat the Clerk of the Track’s horse.
Alice Bland and Jenny-Lee Kelly of Townsville with Muriel and Graham Lancaster of Parkes.
Wollongong cyclists Jono Bosker, Troy Heffernan, Vinnie Taylor, Craig Avery, Matt O’Donnell got their overalls at Vinnies to keep warm at Carnival of Cups.
Eon Davis and Jo Newbould of Condobolin with Ken and Wendy Hall of Parkes.
Ash, Branden and Violet Clinton, Dylan Sheedy, Ethan Markwort, Alex Boyd and Russell Bicket. Tyler Cowling, Oscar Gosper, Tom and Max Cowling and Saxon Gosper.
ABOVE: Tahlina Paul (T’s Face Painting) with Bentley Ward.
LEFT: Mel Collins, Maddie Collins, Rachel Gilmour with Avery, Jaimie, Marnie and Bailee Honeyset and Eve Godfrey.
PHOTOS: Jenny Kingham
Chloe Allan and Brooke Plunkett.
Grant Thompson, Wendy Johnson, Jenny Tompson with Heather and Jason Wythes.
Kayla Barnier with Lachlan, Mila Daisy and Lilly Cox.
Nick, Charlie and Zarna Gould.
Lois Godden, Louise Moore and Debbie Abela.
Renee Rice, Sarah Terry, Tricia Trim, Kelly Spedding, Sandra Tildsey and Terry Todd.
Jaxon, Ziggy, Elton and Lexie Hoy.
Clinton Hawke and Garry Paddison serving sausage sandwiches.
Racegoers ‘All fired up’
By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
A HUGE lineup of entertainment and racing was on offer at the Parkes Showground on Friday night with the opening of season two of the Carnival of Cups.
The Showground was packed with people enjoying the music of The Living End, Shannon Noll, Sara Berki, Robbie Mortimer and Michael Green.
Between entertainment racegoers were treated to some hotly contested harness racing with locals among some big names in the running.
People travelled far and wide to attend the season opener including Wollongong, Deniliquin and Newcastle which was a great night trackside.
The next event for Carnival of Cups will be held in Young on Friday, November 8 and will see music performances from Sheppard, Baby Animals,
Brooke
with support by The Young Ones.
Young Carnival of Cups will also see the second running of the Cherry City Cup for $60,000.
This will be followed by Tamworth in January, Albury in February and finishing the season in Penrith in March.
The Living End thrilled the crowd at the 2024 Carnival of Cups in Parkes.
PHOTO: Jenny Kingham
The Living End thrilled the crowd at the 2024 Carnival of Cups in Parkes.
PHOTO: Jenny Kingham
The Living End thrilled the crowd at the 2024 Carnival of Cups in Parkes. PHOTOS: Jenny Kingham
Mick Green and Black Hearts on stage before the crowd of thousands at Parkes Showground Paceway. PHOTOS: Jenny Kingham
Shannon Noll entertaining the crowd at the Carnival of Cups.
May Griffiths and Donna Commins from Orange.
Adeline Smede with Everly and Averie Smith.
Ken Keith, Craig Dumesny and Barry Allen with Janene and John Dwyer. PHOTOS: Jenny Kingham
Jason Brett, David Speakman of Parkes and Chris Brett of Lithgow.
Scarlet Radburn, Tara Jones, Myah Radburn, Brittany Barber holding Isla Barber, Zaylee Radburn, Ezra LancasterAddie and Izzy Jones-Dumesny, and Emma Jones holding Hallie Barber.
Amelie, Alarni and Monique Nock.
Sara Berki. Robbie Mortimer.
Chocolate Starfish,
Supple
Consumer watchdog takes legal action
By NEVE BRISSENDEN AND ANDREW BROWN AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS
Australia’s two biggest supermarket chains will be hit with significant penalties if the consumer watchdog successfully sues them for fake discount schemes.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission launched legal action in the Federal Court against Coles and Woolworths, as the federal government flagged a draft mandatory code of conduct for the major supermarkets.
The watchdog claims both retailers bumped up the prices of products by 15 per cent for brief periods before moving them to promotions.
Woolworths’ Prices Dropped and Coles’ Down Down promotions then listed the goods at prices lower than the spike but higher than, or the same as, the initial price.
Commission chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb said the duopoly breached consumer law by making misleading claims about discounts when the discounts were, in fact, illusory.
“We are seeking a significant penalty, this is serious conduct. It is of great concern to us,” Ms Cass-Gottlieb said on Monday.
“That penalty has to be high enough to be not a cost of doing business for such major companies, to deter them from this conduct in the future and deter all retailers from this manner of conduct.”
The prime minister said the allegations being taken to court were serious.
“If this is found to be true, it’s completely unacceptable,” Anthony Albanese said.
“This is not the Australian spirit.
“Customers don’t deserve to be treated as
fools by the supermarkets.”
Ms Cass-Gottlieb alleged that in many cases the supermarket giants had already planned, before the price spike, to later place the products on special.
She further alleged they implemented the temporary rises for the purpose of establishing a higher “was” price.
“We encourage discounts, genuine discounts matter for consumers, but they need to be genuine,” she said.
“(We) allege that in many cases, Woolworths and Coles planned the temporary price spike in order to establish a new higher ‘was’ price.”
The allegations relate to 266 products for Woolworths sold at different times across 20 months and 245 products for Coles sold at different times across 15 months.
The representations were made on pricing tickets displayed to consumers in-store on supermarket shelves and online, usually with a “was” price displayed showing what the price was during the short-term price spike and the date of that price.
Coles said it would fight the court proceedings, blaming price increases on inflationary pressures.
“The allegations relate to a period of significant cost inflation when Coles was receiving a large number of cost price increases from our suppliers and, in addition, Coles’ own costs were rising, which led to an increase in the retail price of many products,” it said in a statement.
Woolworths acknowledged the legal action and claimed it related to historical pricing schemes.
“Our Prices Dropped program was introduced to provide customers with great eve-
ryday value on their favourite products,” CEO
Amanda Bardwell said in a statement.
“We remain committed to offering many ways for customers to save at the checkout.”
The watchdog said it identified the conduct through consumer contacts and social media monitoring, and then conducted an investigation using its compulsory powers.
Woolworths allegedly began the practice in September 2021 and Coles began in February 2022.
The investigation wrapped up in 2023, but Ms Cass-Gottlieb said the practices could still be happening.
It comes as the federal government said it
Understanding hind leg lameness in our dogs
By PARKES VET
When an otherwise active dog begins to limp on a hindleg, several common issues might be at play. Here’s a closer look at five potential causes:
1. Cruciate Disease - Cruciate disease involves damage to the cranial cruciate ligament (a key ligament) in the knee joint of the hindlimb. Whilst some pets can completely snap their cruciate ligament in one go due to a significant trauma, many dogs will suffer from chronic cruciate disease, where their ligament gradually tears and deteriorates over time (usually over months). Chronic cruciate disease leads to periods of intermittent hindlimb lameness from which the pet appears to recover until the ligament eventually tears completely.
2. Patella Luxation - Patella luxation is prevalent in smaller breed dogs and involves abnormal looseness of one or both kneecaps. In less severe cases, the kneecap may occasionally pop out of place, causing the pet to suddenly “skip” on the affected hind leg until the kneecap pops back into place. Occasionally, this can happen traumatically, but it is often secondary to the dog’s conformation.
When
limp on a hindleg, several common issues might be at play.
3. Broken Nail - It’s not uncommon for active pets to break one of their nails when racing around in pursuit of a toy, which can be very painful if the raw nail bed becomes exposed and may become infected. Usually, broken nails will bleed, and the pet will lick at their paw frequently. If your pet frequently breaks nails, discuss options for diagnosis and management with your veterinarian as sometimes there are deficiencies that can make the nail brittle or abnormal.
4. Hip Dysplasia - Hip dysplasia is a developmental condition involving abnormal looseness and improper formation of the hip joint. Unfortunately, this makes affected pets more likely to develop arthritis in their hip joints at a relatively young age. Arthritis in the hip joint may cause flare-ups of hindlimb pain, particularly after vigorous exercise. Screening is an important part of the pre-breeding work up for affected breeds, and hip x-rays can be performed to best make breeding decisions to reduce the incidence in affected breeds.
5. Soft Tissue Injury - Soft tissue injuries can be a risk for pets having outdoor adventures. Common injuries include bee stings, paw injuries (such as cuts from scrap metal or embedded glass pieces), or simple joint strains due to over-exuberant playing.
If your dog exhibits signs of lameness, with no improvement after 2448 hours, consulting with your veterinarian is crucial for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Call us at Parkes Vet today to book a consultation with our team to help keep your pet happy and healthy.
would release a draft of its mandatory code of conduct for supermarkets.
A mandatory code was a recommendation of a recent inquiry into the supermarket sector.
The previous code - which dealt with relations between supermarkets and supplierswas voluntary.
Laws setting up the code are due to be introduced to parliament this year.
“The legislation that we would introduce would mean that Aldi, Coles and Woolworths and Metcash, would face multimillion-dollar penalties for serious breaches,” Mr Albanese said.
Que Open Gardens ‘n’ markets this weekend
Members of Que Club are excited to welcome the community this weekend to their Open Gardens ‘n’ Markets on Sunday, September 29.
From 9:30am the Parkes Racecourse will be buzzing with activity from a range of over 25 wonderful markets.
There will be spectacular leadlight creations, mosaic art, garden art, children’s clothing, perennials and succulents, candles, metal creations and much more ensuring there is something for everyone.
After browsing the markets make sure to get your wristbands and directions to the four magnificent gardens open on the day.
To walk through the gardens make sure to pay your $15 at the markets located at the Parkes Racecourse.
At these magnificent gardens you will be treated to some amazing sights.
From a garden that was established 25 years ago to a garden that is only just getting started.
View a garden that was dam-
aged by the November 2022 floods and harsh winter frosts quickly being reestablished and view the progress it has made.
A 10 acre garden brimming with colour boasting an impressive collection of plants including 160 irises’ hues, 65 varieties of chrysanthemums and more than 200 roses.
There will also be a town garden open with a feature Japanese garden along the side of the house.
There will also be fashion parade at 1pm from Parkes News and Gifts and raffle tickets will be available to purchase with first prize being a beautiful occasional table created and donated by local artist Susan Maddison, second prize being a garden trolley filled with goodies and third prize a $50 gift voucher to Dirty Gloves Nursery.
Money raised from the day stays in the local community supporting hearing, speech, and wellbeing.
Que members look forward to seeing you this weekend!
an otherwise active dog begins to
See everyone’s marvelous creations on display in their gardens and possibly get a few ideas for your own.
The ACCC has launched legal action against Woolworths and Coles.
PHOTO: Dan Himbrechts, Darren England/AAP PHOTOS
Scarlett Southon shines bright on stage
By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
TRUNDLE Central School student, Scarlett Southon, recently made the trip to Wollongong to attend the annual arena spectacular of Southern Stars.
Southern Stars is an annual production where students from public school around the state come together and perform.
“It is a collective of performers that have travelled from many areas to perform their chosen art. Some of these include Dance, Drama, Choir, Orchestra and Acrobatics,” Scarlett said.
Scarlett was one of 3,500 students who travelled to Woollongong to perform in an art they are passionate about in front of a total
of 16,000 people over four shows.
“I was lucky enough to be selected to join drama and perform in both finales. I have been very busy practising and rehearsing the routines as we were sent a video link to teach us the dances,” Scarlett said.
“For the drama and dance, I travelled back and forth to Wollongong for three rehearsals and a show week. The rehearsals for drama were a lot of fun, I got to meet new people and learn new skills.
Skills Scarlett learnt included enhancing her body movements for a large stage, dramatically expressing her emotions through facial expressions and the ability to learn blocking and spacing in a routine in a short amount of time.
“The rehearsals for dance were a bit hectic but overall, a marvellous experience,” Scarlett said.
“I met amazing and talented people who truly have a wonderful gift.”
During show week Scarlett would be at WIN Stadium from 7am until 11pm, spending the morning doing rehearsals before performing.
“The show week was so exciting, I had a blast, and it was such a breathtaking experience,” she said.
“The show went for two hours, and once it was our time to perform it was starting to feel real.
“The music starts playing, and my friends and I are out on the stage in our outfits, that were Taylor Swift inspired.
“Our performance piece was
based on how different styles of music can come together and can be in harmony.
“It was a long couple of days but so worth it, and it was all possible because of the support of my teachers, parents, and friends.”
When each show finished Scarlett stood with all of the performers in front of the crowd while confetti was falling all around her.
While being in that moment Scarlett remembers feeling very fulfilled.
“It was such an incredible experience and it was so unbelievable to see what kids can do when they are passionate about something.
“Even though I travelled six hours to get there, it was all worth it,” Scarlett added.
Trundle Central’s Vashti Williams third in state javelin
By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
TRUNDLE Central School
student and Parkes Little Athletics athlete Vashti Williams recently placed third in the state for her age group in javelin.
Vashti made the trip to Sydney Olympic Park on September 11 to compete in the NSW CHS State Athletics Championships.
Vashti represented the Western School Sports Association and competed in javelin and discus.
The talented athlete demonstrated exceptional skills and determination in both of her events.
Vashti secured a spot in the finals for javelin after her very impressive first three throws placing her among the top eight throwers.
Her outstanding performance in the preliminary rounds set the stage for a thrilling final competition.
“I threw a personal best, with a throw of 32.81m which placed me third out of twenty one girls,” Vashti said.
As she stood on the podium to receive her bronze medal, the accolade was not just a reflection of her athletic talent, but also of her relentless dedication and hard work.
Vashti trains every afternoon after school with local
coach Ian Leonard.
“I have been lucky enough to have Mr Ian Leonard who has coached me since I was 5 years old, alongside my older siblings,” she said.
“Mr Leonard is the reason I have achieved so well at all competitions.”
Vashti has advanced through to state level of competition for the past three years.
“Every day, I meet Mr Leonard at the oval with other kids to train for an hour. I do this every weekday,” Vashti said.
“I am so lucky Mr Leonard gives his free time and effort to help me and many others to reach our full potential.”
Vashti’s incredible achievement is a testament to her perseverance and commitment to her sport.
Vashti also placed 16th in her discus event.
Three other Trundle Central School students also made the trip to Sydney to compete.
Thomas Sanderson placed 10th in 13 years discus, 14th in high jump and 18th in javelin.
Jessica Morgan placed 14th in16 years javelin and Harry Budd competed in 17 years plus high jump.
Trundle Central School and the Western School Sports Association is proud of all of these athletes for competing at state level.
Vashti third on the podium for javelin.
Scarlett was excited to be performing at Southern Starts. PHOTO: supplied
Parkes Rugby League Club Under 18s award winners
Ryan Goodsell is the
Under 18s in the spotlight at Parkes rugby league presentation night
C. J. Dwyer Memorial Shield
Best & Fairest Under 18 – Ryan
Goodsell
Best Forward – Ollie Thomas
Best Back – Tristan Ross
Coach’s Award – Jack Milne
Steven Sullivan Memorial Award – Toby Cox
Jock Colley Memorial Trophy
Rookie of the Year – Jack Milne
Old Boys Award – Ollie Thomas
Spacecats 2024 awards
Parkes Rugby League league tag award recipients
Best & Fairest – Grace MacGregor (right) presented by Talesha Quinn (left)
Best & Fairest runner up – Grace Milne (right) presented by Talesha Quinn (left)
Best Forward – Maely MacGregor
Best Back – Abi Jones
Rookie – Kailen Butt
Most Outstanding – Grace Milne
Coach’s Award – Georgia Sideris (left), Isabella Thomson (mid), Elizabeth MacGregor (right)
Old Boys Award – Aliethea Stokes (absent)
Fred Francis receiving a gift from Ladies Tag team Amber Griffin
Grace
and Elizabeth MacGregor
Fred Francis receiving a gift from Ladies Tag team Amber Griffin, Grace (centre) and Elizabeth MacGregor (right).
Aliethea Stokes (absent on the night) won the League Tag Old Boys Award.
Kailen Butt won the League Tag Rookie award.
League tag Coach’s Awards Georgia Sideris, Isabella Thomson, Elizabeth MacGregor.
League tag’s best back Abi Jones.
League tag’s Best Forward Maely MacGregor.
League tag’s Most Outstanding Grace Milne, who was also runner up in Best and Fairest.
League tag Best and Fairest Grace MacGregor (right) congratulated by Talesha Quinn. PHOTOS: Alan MacDonald
(left),
(centre)
(right).
Jack Milne was presented the Jock Colley Memorial Trophy for Rookie of the Year.
Tristan Ross is Under 18s Best Back.
Ollie Thomas is Under 18s Best Forward and was presented with the Old Boys Award by John Kennedy (left).
C. J. Dwyer Memorial Shield Best & Fairest for Under 18s.
Toby Cox (centre) was presented with the Steven Sullivan Memorial Award by John and Brenda Sullivan. PHOTOS: Al MacDonald
Spacies celebrate the season
The 2024 Spacemen have had a very successful year of rugby league and celebrated the conclusion of the season with an enjoyable presentation dinner on Friday September 13 at the major sponsors Coachman Hotel Motel.
President Tony Dwyer emceed the night thanking all sponsors for their support during 2024, Tony also thanked the committee and volunteers who worked tirelessly all year.
Tony gave a round-up on each team and especially thanked the young players in both the Ladies Tag and the Under 18’s for coming up from junior ranks to bolster the Spacemen on Sundays.
Tony touched on the year that has gone and mentioned how we all hoped the Spacemen could have come home with the elusive grand final.
In ending Tony Thanked John and Brenda Sullivan for attending to present the Steven Sullivan Memorial trophy.
Chad Porter summed up that he was also pleased with his players during the year and thanked all those that assisted him for 2024 committee, strappers, water runners, ground marshals and managers etc.
Lower grade coaches Jimmy Clyburn, Brent Woods and Fred Francis thanked their teams for their efforts throughout the season and said they could not be prouder for their efforts and commitment.
Talesha Quinn: NRL Woman’s Premiership Player was special guest for the evening and presented awards to Spacecat recipients for their achievements this year.
Talesha represented New South Wales in 2012, 2017 and 2018 and Australian Jillaroos in 2017.
The PRLFC committee decorated the dining room with red, white and blue ensuring the atmosphere was Spacemen family orientated. Go the Spacemen.
grade Best and Fairest runner up Jack Eyre, Coach’s Award recipient Zac Reimer and Best and Fairest Billy Simpson.
Jim Creith Clubman Award – Alan Macdonald (right) presented by Peter Creith (left) Spacemen Old Boys at presentation.
Old Boys 2024 Supporter of the Year –Luke Greenwood.
Nikola Savatabua (left) and Jake Porter (right) First Grade Old Boys Award Presented by John Kennedy.
Terrie and Tony Supporters Award Sam Dwyer.
Coach’s Award – Riley Scott (left) presented by Chad Porter (right).
Best Defensive Player Brian Usher Memorial Award – Brandon Paige (centre) presented by Grace (left) and Elizabeth MacGregor (right). Best & Fairest F.S. & J.A. King Memorial Award – Jake Porter (right) presented by Tony Dwyer (left). PHOTOS: Al MacDonald
Player of the Year – Jacob Smede (right) presented by Tony Dwyer (left).
PARKES RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB PRESENTATION NIGHT
An icon of Australian science
A world-famous facility, now on the National Heritage List, stands proud in NSW’s Central West region. Murriyang, CSIRO’s Parkes radio telescope, is 20 kilometres north of Parkes, at CSIRO’s Parkes Observatory on Wiradjuri Country.
The striking telescope at the heart of the observatory, owned and operated by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, is a cuttingedge instrument used by astronomers all over the world. It has also had a key role in many space missions, most famously the Apollo 11 Moon landing and star of the movie The Dish.
Information on all this and so much more can be found
at the observatory’s visitor centre. The centre caters for those curious about radio astronomy, space technologies, as well as the accomplishments made with this icon of Australian science.
The centre features a 3D theatre, interactive exhibits, informative displays and an incredible close-up view of the world-class telescope.
Take a moment’s break from your travels with some out-of-this-world souvenir
shopping, a playground for the little ones and picnic areas. Entrance to the visitor centre is free. Opening hours are from 8.30am to 5.00pm (including the public holiday 7th October) during NSW school holidays.
Improving on-farm biodiversity
By MARG APPLEBEE CENTRAL WEST LACHLAN
LANDCARE
A big thanks to those who have already registered for our Improving On Farm Biodiversity workshops in Parkes and Forbes. Josh Frappell from The Regenerative and Kate Nixon of Macrocarpa Landscapes will deliver two workshops in Parkes and Forbes on October 3 and 4.
We will also have free tubestock available to attendees and copies of Dirt to Soil by Gabe Brown and For the Love of Soil by Nicole Masters.
Josh will be talking about ways to increase biodiversity, whilst also improving soil health and profitability and Kate will be giving us the local perspective on landscape management and transforming your outdoor spac-
es.
Importantly, one concept works in with the other to increase biodiversity and to make our spaces wonderful places to live and work.
The Regenerative is an environmental consultancy firm, focused on ecosystem regeneration.
Their passion is landscape rehabilitation, regenerative agriculture, soil health and environmental stewardship which they implement through various regenerative practices.
Kate, who many of you would know locally, has just started her own business Macrocarpa Landscapes, and can provide insight into designing sustainable gardens using native plants that can be used and enjoyed by the whole family.
We will also be joined by a representative from our partner, the Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT).
The first workshop will be based at the Central West Lachlan Landcare office at Kelly Reserve on Thursday, October 3 between 9.30am and 2.30pm.
The second workshop will be held in the beautiful setting of Duncan’s Retreat in Forbes on Friday, October 4 between 9.30am and 2.30pm.
Both of these events are fully catered for and an RSVP is essential via Stickytickets or contact Marg Applebee on 0418 611 053 or cwlllandcare@gmail.com
These events are possible thanks to the shared work of the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust and Landcare NSW under the Private Land Conservation
Matters project. Protecting biodiversity on private lands also plays a vital role in maintaining ecological balance, improving land productivity, and enhancing water quality, all of which directly benefit both the landowners and the broader community.
Private Land Conservation Matters (PLCM) is Stage 2 of Landcare NSW’s partnership program with the BCT, building on the success and lessons learned from the 2020-22 Project, including increased awareness of the BCT’s roles and responsibilities amongst the Landcare community.
For further information, please go to www.centralwestlachlanlandcare.org, twitter, facebook or Instagram @cwllandcare or contact Marg on 0418 611 053.
Wide selection of mutton lifts $15 to $20
MONDAY’S CATTLE SALE
Yarding 1553 (up 177)
There was a slight increase in numbers and the overall quality improved, with more runs of feeder steers.
Trade cattle were well supplied, along with some wellfinished heavy steers and bullocks and there were 385 cows.
All the usual buyers were operating, selling to a firm to slightly softer market.
Prime yearlings to suit the trade sold from 330c to 365c/ kg.
Medium weight feeder steers were a few cents better, making from 370c to 416c/kg, and the heavy weights were price unchanged, ranging from 350c to 375c/kg.
Strong demand for heifers from the feedlot buyers resulted in price gains of 15c, topping at 360c/kg.
Heavy grown steers were a few cents cheaper, selling
from 330c to 360c, and grown heifers were also cheaper, making from 290c to 335c/kg.
Cows were up to 12c cheaper.
Lighter 2 scores made from 155c to 230c, and heavy secondary types sold from 240c to 290c/kg.
Heavy prime cows averaged 317c/kg.
The best heavy weight bull to process reached 292c/kg.
TUESDAY’S SHEEP SALE
Yarding 38,400 (down 3550)
Lamb numbers eased and the quality was a little plainer.
Around 9100 new season lambs were offered and the quality was back with a few lots starting to dry while heavy weights were slightly heavier with more around 26 to 27kg.
Old lambs were best represented by heavy weights and extra heavy lambs were very
scarce, trade weights were mixed and lighter weights were limited.
Merino lambs also had a slip in quality with fewer light and trade weights of-
fered and the heavy weights were not in the big runs of last week.
The market sold to softer trends with most of the lambs firm to $5 cheaper
and light and trade Merinos were $10 cheaper and heavy weights around firm.
New season trade weights sold from $173 to $210 and ranged from 780c to 830c/kg on most.
Heavy weights were firm selling from $202 to $242/ head.
Old trade weights ranged from $152 to $196/head and averaged 760c/kg.
Lambs 24 to 26kg sold between $181 to $213/head and heavy weights to 30kg $205 to $242/head averaging 770c to 800c/kg cwt.
Merino trades sold from $118 to $169/head averaging 650c/kg and heavy weights reached $198/head.
Mutton numbers were similar and the quality improved with more medium and heavy mutton.
Prices lifted $15 to $20/ head across a wide selection of mutton.
Medium weight ewes sold from $52 to $92/head and heavy crossbreds $96 to $149/ head.
Merino ewes reached $140/ head and most of the mutton sold in the range of 320c to 360c/kg cwt.
FROM MLA’S NATIONAL LIVESTOCK REPORTING AGENCY
FRIDAY’S PIG SALE
A smaller yarding of sows saw firm prices on last sale. Bacon again were in short supply with prices dearer by $10 to $20 mainly on the better quality pigs.
Pork numbers were similar to last sale with quality a little plainer, prices dropped $20 to $30 per head.
Suckers numbers increased but prices slipped $5 to $10 per head mainly on the heavier types.
FROM VC REID SMITH LIVESTOCK
Josh Frappell from The Regenerative will be at the Improving On Farm Biodiversity workshops held in Parkes and Forbes.
Mutton numbers were similar and the quality improved with more medium and heavy mutton. Prices lifted $15 to $20/ head across a wide selection of mutton.
FRIDAY,
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 My Impossible House. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Late Programs.
MOVIE: Hailey Dean Mysteries: A Will
Kill. (2018) 2.00 House Of Wellness. 3.00 The
4.00 Seven
At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News
6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE: Ladies In Black. (2018) Angourie Rice, Julia Ormond, Rachael Taylor. 10.45 Armchair Experts: Grand Final Special. 11.45 GetOn Extra. 12.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Storage Wars: NY. 4.00 AFL Women’s. Week 5. St Kilda v Fremantle. 6.00 American Restoration. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL Women’s. Week 5. Western Bulldogs v Sydney. 9.15 Armchair Experts. 10.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 1.00 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. 1.45 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 2.35 Poh’s Kitchen. 3.05 The Homes That Built Australia. 4.00 The Assembly. 4.45 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. 8.30 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. 9.20 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 10.10 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. 10.45 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Finding Mr Right. (2023) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00
Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 Rugby League. Storm v Sydney Roosters. 9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. 10.30 MOVIE: Sudden Impact. (1983) 12.50 Surfing Australia TV. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.45 Dodger. 2.45 New Idea Test Kitchen. 3.10 Modern Family. 3.40 First Dates UK. 4.45 Australia’s Got Talent. 6.05 MOVIE: Shanghai Knights. (2003) 8.30 MOVIE: Fifty Shades Of Grey. (2015) Dakota Johnson. 11.00 MOVIE: Lucy In The Sky. (2019) 1.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Angels One Five. (1952) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Inside Man. (2006) 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Harry’s Practice. 10.30 House Of Wellness. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Horse Racing.
5.00 Bargain Hunt.
6.00 Heathrow. 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 9.00 AFL Grand Final Brunch. 10.30 AFL Grand Final Countdown. 12.00 AFL Grand Final Pre-Game. 2.00 Football. Lions. 5.00 AFL Grand Final Post-Match Presentation. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club UK. 8.00 MOVIE: The Martian. (2015) Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain. 10.55 To Be Advised. 12.30 Taken. 1.30 Travel Oz. 2.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 American Pickers. 4.00 Desert Collectors. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 AFL Grand Final Post-Match. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen. (2003) 9.45 MOVIE: Cliffhanger. (1993) 12.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Unforgotten. 1.15 Grantchester. 2.05 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. 2.40 Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes. 4.30 The Assembly. 5.10 Landline. 5.40 Australian Story. 6.30 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Grantchester. 8.20 Vera. 9.50 Return To Paradise. 10.45 Miniseries: Better. 11.45 Rage. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.25 Pfffirates. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.30 The Crystal Maze. 8.15 MOVIE: The Pirates! Band Of Misfits. (2012) 9.45 Officially Amazing. 10.15 Dragon Ball Super. 10.35 Crazy Fun Park. 11.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 Explore TV: Trade Routes Of The Middle Ages. 1.00 Savannah Sounds On The Reef. 1.30 Great Australian Detour. 2.00 The Block. 3.30 Garden Gurus. 4.00 Journey To Europe. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Rugby League. 9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Bringing Sexy Back. 1.15 The Food Trail. 2.15 Australia’s Got Talent. 3.35 Dancing With The Stars. 5.30 MOVIE: A Dog’s Way Home. (2019) 7.30 MOVIE: About A Boy. (2002) Hugh Grant. 9.35 MOVIE: The Graduate. (1967) Dustin Hoffman. 12.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Are You RV Safe? 1.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 1.30 Farm To Fork. 2.00 The Dog Down Under. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Island Dreaming. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Cook With Luke. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Dog House. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. 8.30 The Dog House Australia. 9.30 Ambulance
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.20 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 10.10 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. H’lights. 3.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. 4.00 Dylan Alcott Interviews. 4.35
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News. 3.30 Close Of Business. 4.10 Planet America: Fireside Chat. 5.00 News. 5.30 Asia News Week. 6.10 Aust Story. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Back Roads. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.30 Stateline. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 Foreign Correspondent. 10.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.45 MOVIE: Red River. (1948) 4.30 Rugby Union. 6.50 Test Rugby: New Zealand V Wallabies Post-Match. 7.15 M*A*S*H. 7.45 MOVIE: Ben-Hur. (2016) 10.10 MOVIE: Walking Tall. (2004) 11.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 My Greek Odyssey. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 6.45 Escape To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 House Of Wellness. 1.00 Jabba’s Movies School Holiday Special. 1.30 To Be Advised. 3.15 Surveillance Oz. 3.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. 8.50 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.50 The Latest: Seven News. 10.20 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 AFL Women’s. North Melbourne v Richmond. 3.00 AFL Women’s. GWS v West Coast. 5.00 Duck Dynasty. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 6.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: The Rock. (1996) 11.20 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 The World This Week. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.25 Darby And Joan. 3.10 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. 3.40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 4.30 Restoration Australia. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Compass. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Return To Paradise. 8.30 Unforgotten. 9.20 Miniseries: Better. 10.15 Fisk. 10.45 Spicks And Specks. 12.10 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.00 Grace’s Amazing Machines. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.35 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.10 PJ Masks. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.25 Pfffirates. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.30 MOVIE: Early Man. (2018) 8.55 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.35 Speechless. 10.20 Doctor Who. 11.10 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 Tennis. Laver Cup. Highlights. 2.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s 3.45 NRLW Wrap. 4.15 Rugby League. NRL Women’s 6.00
9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. 8.30 60 Minutes. 9.30 9News Late. 10.00 See No Evil. 11.00 The First 48. 11.50 Transplant. 12.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 It’s Academic. 9.00 Get Clever. 10.00 To Be Advised. 1.00 The Amazing Race. 1.45 To Be Advised. 3.30 MOVIE: A Dog’s Way Home. (2019) 5.30 Puppy School. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 1.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 1.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 2.00 Farm To Fork. 2.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 2. Sydney Kings v Illawarra Hawks. 4.30 Luxury Escapes. Return. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 The Sunday Project. 7.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 8.30 FBI. Final. 10.30 NCIS. 11.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 What’s Up Down Under. 1.30 Diagnosis Murder. 2.30 Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 3.30 On The Fly. 4.00 I Fish. 4.30 Basketball. NBL. NZ Breakers
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 3.15 Fresh Off The Boat. 3.35 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 ABBA: Against The Odds. 10.05 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.10 Shackleton’s Endurance: The Lost Ice Ship Found. 4.20 India: Made Like A Gun. 5.35 Trains At War. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Ottoman Empire By Train. 8.25 Sagrada Familia: Gaudi’s Challenge. 9.25 Ancient Superstructures. 10.30 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry. 11.25 Devon & Cornwall With Michael Portillo. 3.00 Make Me A Dealer. 3.50
5.00 News With Auslan. 5.30 News Regional. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Foreign Correspondent. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Insiders. 8.30 News Tonight. 9.10 Aust Story. 10.00 Late Programs.
Classifications: (P) Preschoolers (C) Children (G) General (PG) Parental Guidance (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences
(h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) After much traveling this year, you’re due for some relaxed time with family and friends. Use this period to check out situations that will soon require a lot of serious decision-making.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Keep that keen Bovine mind focused on your financial situation as it begins to undergo some changes. Consider your money moves carefully. Avoid impulsive investments.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’ll need to adjust some of your financial plans now that things are changing more quickly than you expected. All the facts you need haven’t yet emerged, so move cautiously.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Personal and professional relationships dominate this period. Try to keep things uncomplicated in order to avoid misunderstandings that can cause problems down the line.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.15 MOVIE: Passport To Pimlico. (1949) 4.00 MOVIE: What Did You Do In The War, Daddy? (1966) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. (2011) Judi Dench, Bill Nighy. 11.00 Chicago Med. 12.00 Late Programs.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) That elusive goal you’d been hoping to claim is still just out of reach. But something else has come along that could prove to be just as desirable, if only you would take the time to check it out.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a good time to get away for some much-needed rest and relaxation. You’ll return refreshed and ready to take on a workplace challenge that awaits you.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Confidence
SCORPIO
once you make a decision, act on it.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You’re in a very strong position this week to tie up loose ends in as many areas as possible. Someone close to you has advice you might want to heed.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Congratulations! This is the week you’ve been waiting for. After a period of sudden stops and fitful starts, your plans can now move ahead without significant disruptions.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You’re in an exceptionally strong position this week to make decisions on many still-unresolved matters, especially those involving close personal relationships.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) The week starts off with some positive movement in several areas. A special person becomes a partner in at least one of the major plans you’ll be working on.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 My Impossible House. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 ER. 2.55 Doctor Who. 3.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To
Late Programs.
9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.50 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. 2.15 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. 9.05 The Rookie. 10.05 S.W.A.T. 11.05 The Latest: Seven News. 11.35 Lopez Vs. Lopez. 12.35 Miniseries: The Victim. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.20 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.55 Mystify: Michael Hutchence. 2.35 Back Roads. 3.05 The Homes That Built Australia. 4.00 The Assembly. 4.40 Grand Designs. 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 The Assembly. Final. 10.20 ABC Late News. 10.35 The Business. 10.50 Planet America. 11.25 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 9.00 Poh’s Kitchen. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.45 Merlin. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Supercars Support 2.30 Supercars Support 3.30 Hustle & Tow. 4.30 Talking W. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 8.30 Outback Crystal Hunters. 9.30 Bamazon. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 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 The Block. 8.45 100% Footy. Final. 9.45 Outback Opal Hunters. 10.45 9News Late. 11.15 La Brea. 12.00 Transplant. 12.50 Tipping Point. 1.40 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Get Arty. 7.00 Kitty Is Not A Cat. 8.00 It’s Academic. 9.00 Home Shopping. 10.30 Ultimate Tag. 12.10 Dance Boss. 2.40 To Be Advised. 4.25 Bondi Vet. 5.20 Glee. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order: LA. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 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 Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? 9.40 To Be Advised. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. 12.05 Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 Pooches At Play. 8.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. 11.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Wild Moments. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: It’s Great To Be Young! (1956) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Good Karma Hospital. 9.40 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 A Touch Of Frost. 10.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.45 ER.
3.30 Doctor Who. 4.15 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family.
6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Breeders. 9.20 Extras. 9.50 ER. 11.20 Rage. 12.20 Documentary Now! 12.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.35 Border Security: International. 2.05 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. 9.15 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. Return. 10.15 Made In Bondi. 11.20 Chicago Fire. 12.20 Holey Moley Australia. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Tony Armstrong’s ExtraOrdinary Things. 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Whale With Steve Backshall. 3.55 The Assembly. 4.40 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. Return. 9.05 Louis Theroux Interviews... 9.50 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 10.20 ABC Late News. 10.35 The Business. 10.50 Four Corners. 11.40 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.40 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Deadly Dinosaurs. 8.55 Ice Age. 9.40 Doctor Who. 10.30 Merlin. 11.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Outback Crystal Hunters. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Hustle & Tow. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Big Rig Bounty Hunters. 10.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.15 Explore TV: Trade Routes Of The Middle Ages. 1.45 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 The Block. 8.40 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 9.40 True Story With Hamish & Andy. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Chicago Med. 12.00 Transplant. 12.50 Tipping Point. 1.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Ultimate Tag. 12.05 Dance Boss. 2.45 To Be Advised. 4.20 Bondi Vet. 5.20 Glee. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 MOVIE: Anger Management. (2003) Adam Sandler, Jack Nicholson, Marisa Tomei. 10.45 The Goldbergs. 11.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.40 Entertainment Tonight. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 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 Taskmaster Australia. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. 9.40 NCIS. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. 12.05 Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 Pooches At Play. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 Evil. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Wild Moments. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Manuela. (1957) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 9.40 Silent Witness. 10.50 To Be Advised. 11.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Have I Got News For You
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.45 Border Security: International. 2.15 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The 1% Club UK. 8.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. 9.30 Ambulance: Code Red. 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Chicago Fire. 12.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Outback Truckers. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Hustle & Tow. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL Women’s. Week 6. Essendon v Sydney. 9.15 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 10.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 Space Invaders. 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 The Block. 8.30 Human Error. 9.30 Million Dollar Murders. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 12.00 Tipping Point. 1.00 Hello SA. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.05 Dance Boss. 2.35 Modern Family. 3.00 Around The World With Manu. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Glee. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back. 10.35 First Dates Australia. 11.35 Late Programs.
Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 9.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 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 Thank God You’re Here. 8.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. 9.10 NCIS. 10.10 10’s Late News. 10.35 The Project. 11.35 Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 NBL Slam. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 Evil. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Two And A Half Men. 1.30 King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 9.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. 2.00 Brush With Fame. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Whale With Steve Backshall. 3.55 The Assembly. 4.40 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. Final. 8.40 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. Final. 9.30 Planet America. 10.00 Would I Lie To You? 10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. 11.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.40 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Doctor Who. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.05 Speechless. 11.25 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 ER. 2.45 Doctor Who. 3.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.10 Would I Lie To You? 4.40 MythBusters. 5.30 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Not Going Out. 9.30 Mother And Son. 10.05 ER. 11.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight. 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.10 Treasures Of The Mediterranean Islands. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Portillo’s Andalucia. New. 8.25 Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar. 9.20 Four Years Later. New. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 El
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Assembly. Final. 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Whale With Steve Backshall. 4.00 The Assembly. 4.40 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. Final. 8.30 Return To Paradise. 9.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. Final. 10.20
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 My Impossible House. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Grace. 10.30 Late Programs.
Catching A Killer. 11.35 Late Programs.
7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: The Operative. (2019) 10.40 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 Planet America. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Against The Wind. (1948) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 Late Programs.
Morning Programs. 11.00 Ultimate
12.35
Boss. 2.05
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.30 Hustle & Tow. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL Women’s. Week 6. Melbourne v GWS Giants. 9.00 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. 10.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 Journey To Europe. 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
Me Out. 3.30 Modern Family. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Glee. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 10.35 First Dates UK. 11.35 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 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
Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 The Young And The Restless. 1.55 As Time Goes By. 3.15 Antiques Roadshow. 3.45 MOVIE: Pool Of London. (1951) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.40 Poirot. 10.50 Late Programs.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD
4 Name a ballroom dance in 4/4 time (7)
8 Which term implies a resemblance to a finger (7)
9 To utterly forsake, is to do what (7)
10 What is often eaten in movie theatres (7)
11 Who were the Secret State Police of Nazi Germany (7)
12 Name a part of the eyeball (6)
14 What is a shooting star called (6)
18 Name the Russian Romantic composer, Aleksandr ... (7)
21 Which term also describes a white ant (7)
22 Which nuclear device produces radioactive isotopes (7)
23 What is an obscuration of light (7)
24 What is the contraction of a word by omitting one or more sounds from the middle (7)
DOWN
1 What is a device for fitting together parts having different sizes or designs (7)
2 Name the country of Omar Sharif (5)
3 Name a former Turkish empire (7)
4 What is a projecting rim, collar, edge, or the like (6)
5 Which items examine the interiors of persons (1-4)
6 To disseminate as from a centre, is to do what (7)
7 Name a classical ballroom dance (5)
13 Which term describes a tract of land (7)
15 What is a rare green variety of beryl, highly valued as a gem (7)
16 Who is a judge in certain games (7)
Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.
17 What is a dish served at dinner before the main course (6)
18 Name a renowned German tennis champion, ... Becker (5)
19 Which term means “the same” (5)
20 What are tale-bearers (5)
Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.
1 SOLATIUM
(a) A sundial (b) A short-lived bright outburst in the sun’s chromosphere
(c) Compensation for wounded feelings
2 ULTRONEOUS
(a) Prudish
(b) Spontaneous (c) In the future
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:
Desmond (abbr) (3)
Holds back (7)
Inheritable traits (5)
Lubricated (5) Make quiet (7) Roman Catholics (3) Snake (5) Text: Oh My God (3) Victoria (abbr (3) Yields (5)
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Notice of acceptance of a WHS undertaking under Part 11 of the Work Health and Safety Act
2011
On 4 April 2023, a worker employed by a subcontractor undertaking maintenance work at Northparkes’ processing plant as part of a planned shutdown, used an angle grinder to cut and remove the top of a used 1,000 litre plastic intermediate bulk container (IBC), so that it could be used as a waste bin. During the process of cutting the IBC the worker was propelled back from the IBC and felt immense heat to the front of his body. The worker suffered burns on his arm and face.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development investigated the incident and subsequently alleged that Evolution Mining (Northparkes) Pty Ltd contravened section 32 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) (WHS Act) by failing to comply with a health and safety duty under section 19(1) of the WHS Act.
This notice has been placed under the terms of a WHS undertaking and acknowledges acceptance of an undertaking, that is enforceable under the WHS Act, from Evolution Mining (Northparkes) Pty Ltd, ACN 164 997 317.
The undertaking requires the following actions:
• Development of a best practice procedure for the safe management, use, storage, transport, disposal and re-use of chemical IBCs based on a risk assessment of the lifecycle of chemical IBCs taking into account the requirements of Australian Standard 3780:2008 The storage and handling of corrosive substances;
• Development and delivery of an education package to workers at the Mine and to industry through 3 New South Wales based industry forums agreed with the Resources Regulator, to provide education in relation to the incident, the lessons learned from the incident, and the best practice procedure;
• Development and delivery of a behavioural based safety session for high risk contracting companies engaged through Northparkes to help build the skills and mindsets of leaders and team members for effective safety leadership and attitudes; and
• A donation of $50,000 to CareFlight, the local emergency response helicopter service which airlifted the injured worker to hospital.
The full undertaking and general information about enforceable undertakings is available at resourcesregulator.nsw.gov.au
Proposed Road Disposal Section 152D Roads Act 1993
In accordance with section 152D of the Roads Act 1993, notice is hereby given of the proposed sale of the Crown public roads listed in Schedule 1. If a sale proceeds, the road(s) will cease to be a public road upon transfer of the road to freehold land in accordance with section 152H of the Act.
Schedule 1:
• Crown roads at Cooks Myalls adjoining and within the properties “Wilga” 1515 Back Trundle Road; “Gundarimbah” Egans Lane; “Mallee Park” 483 Five Chain Lane; “Killarney” located west of Five Chain Lane and Crown road at Parkes, west of Davies Lane adjoining the property “Colwyn” Henry Parkes Way. (File Ref: 24/08952, Cluster: 671585).
All interested persons are hereby invited to make submissions concerning the proposal to Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure – Crown Lands, PO Box 2215, DANGAR NSW 2309 within twenty-eight (28) days of the date of this advertisement.
Any person is entitled to make submissions with respect to the sale or disposal of the road. Please note that submissions may be referred to third parties (such as council or the applicant) for consideration in accordance with the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 For the Manager, Divestments
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One shot win for Phil and Dave
PARKES BOWLING CLUB NEWS
By Marty Tighe
Twenty-two social bowlers enjoyed one game of triples and four games of pairs last Thursday.
The triples combination of Rob Irving, Graham Davis and Steve Ryan were too strong for George Bradley, Al Affleck and John Ward, with Team Ryan winning in convincing style by 27 shots to 10.
Mike Valentine returned to top form as a Lead Bowler, as he and Darryl McKellar had all the answers against Geoff Smith and Mick Simpson, who struggled to win just 8 ends.
Team McKellar scored 7 shots on the 7th end, followed by two consecutive three shot ends, which opened up a 11-shot margin. Geoff and Mick were not able to run-down this margin, as Mike and Darryl cantered on to win by 25 shots to 14.
Birthday Boy, Rob Tinker led for Warren Bevan in a good game against two veteran Bowlers, and Life Members, Ray Jones and Colin Hayward.
Ray and Colin had the game all but won, after leading all game, bar the last three ends. Ray and Colin led 16 shots to 13 after the 17th end, but forgot to continue to bowl out the remaining ends, as Rob and Warren won each of the remaining ends, to enjoy a come from behind win, by 18 shots to 16 over a stunned Jones and Hayward.
Noel Johnstone and Col Miller didn’t trouble the scorer until 7th end in their pairs game against Bernie Mitchell and John Corcoran, who bounded out of the blocks to lead by 8 shots to nil, after the 6th end.
Bernie and John were never headed all game, although Noel and Colin fought hard to be within just one shot after the 17th end. Bernie and John scored 3 shots on the next end, to put the game to bed, winning by 19 shots to 15 over a very gallant Team Miller.
Arthur ‘King’ Corbett and Geoff Freeman were never in the contest against the wily John Carr and Colin Mudie, but they insisted on keeping bowling until they did get in front!. After the regulation 21 ends, John and Colin had 22 shots on the card against 15 shots for Arthur and Geoff Arthur and Geoff somehow persuaded their opponents to keep Bowling, and they
didn’t stop until Team Freeman were in front by two shots after the 26th end!
The final score was 25 shots to 23 in favour of Arthur and Geoff, after a taxing 26 ends.
Geoff then continued on his rare run of good red-back luck, again picking up the red-back $20 note for the second consecutive time in the 100-club draw, and then added a further $10 win to his wallet, for Marlene!
Saturday Bowls
One game of triples and four games of pairs were played on Saturday in brilliant spring conditions with a liberal dose of hayfever creating a competitive sneezing competition among the Bowlers.
In the triples game, the bouncy Mousie Wessling added character and personality to the rink when she combined with the Village Mayor Rob Irving and the normally staid Tony Riordan in their game against mighty Mal Porter, returning to the rinks after a winter layoff, Bob Freeman and Mr Personality himself, Wilbur Harris.
Team Harris in the end were too strong for Tony, Rob and Mousie, winning the enjoyable game by 25 shots to 19.
John Carr and John Wright were too strong for the normally competitive duo of Mike Valentine and Colin Mudie.
The two Johns’ won the game by 19 shots to 9, with the mercy rule being applied after the 18th end.
The closest game of the day featured a one shot win to Phil Moran and Dave Reilly over Steve Turner and Guy Ellery, with a final score of 17 shots to 16.
The scores were level at 9 shots each after the 13th end, however on the next end, the big rig Turner and Guy dropped six shots to their opponents, although Phil and Dave insisted that they actually won six shots!
The big rig does occasionally have numerical issues with his daily Drivers’ work diary, however he can actually Bowl, and always adds humour and banter to the green, which are essential to an afternoon of social bowls.
Aaron Markham and Darryl McKellar prevailed by an impressive five shots over quality opponents in Ray Jones and Rob Lacey, with team McKellar winning by 25 shots to 20.
Aaron and Mousie are great additions to the Clubs’ Bowling ranks, as they both con-
tinue to improve their Bowls as well as providing good spirit and humour with other Bowlers. In this game,
Aaron and the Dazzler led all game from the first end, and despite the scores being level at 16 shots each after the 15th end, they were steady enough to handle the challenge from Ray and Rob, to enjoy a five shot win over Team Lacey.
John Ward sported his new, 11-year old cap, wearing it for the first time last Saturday.
His new old cap had a sparkling debut with its’ wearer in devasting form, as he and Marty Tighe dominated Ethan Lacey and Geoff Smith, to win their game by 25 shots to 14.
After the scores were level on the fourth
It’s time to get your Minor
Singles
end, John and Marty put the game out of reach of Ethan and Geoff with three winning consecutive ends, scoring 11 shots.
Ethan and Geoff bowled well on several ends to put pressure on John and Marty, but were too far behind to cause any concern, as John and Marty eased out to a comfortable nine shot win.
The lucky rink jackpot was not won, the jackpot is $130 on Thursday.
All Bowlers are requested to pay their Bowls Membership to the Bar staff by this weekend, please.
The Clubs’ AGM will be held this Sunday, September 29 at 11.00am, all Club Members are encouraged to attend.
entries in, ladies
WOMEN’S BOWLING CLUB NEWS
By Maureen Miller
Spring has sprung and 18 bowlers, including five bowling friends from Forbes, rolled out to enjoy the warm, if very windy day.
Thanks ground control for a very slick green.
Rink 2 had Gwenda, Sue Smith, and Marja playing Nell, Joan and Lorraine.
Team Lorraine started off well but stumbled on the 5th end giving away eight shots, which Lorraine’s team although playing well didn’t quite catch up going down 18-16.
On Rink 4 Rhona, Irene Riley and Betsy played Ann, Sue White and Maureen.
This was a close game which either team could win, although in some of the ends the jack must have had Covid, the excuse being the wind!
Team Miller won 16-15.
Rink 6 saw Frances, Elaine and Leslie Dunstan playing Carol, Kay and Sandra Priest.
It was mentioned that one of our senior bowlers, Frances, showed them how bowls should be played.
It was a close game, but Carol’s team got stuck on five but then scored 5 but it wasn’t enough with Elaine’s team winning 14-10.
Having enough of the wind the bowlers retired to the club house to catch up with our visitors and to try and win some loot.
The 100 club was first drawn with Leslie, Betsy, Marja, Sandra and Michelle winning money.
Next was the rink draw, number 4 being the lucky rink and Ann was elected to press the button and Ann did the teams proud by
landing on the lucky 7.
Ann, Sue, Maureen, Rhona, Irene and Betsy went home a little richer.
A beautiful raffle of three prizes was donated by Cherie Frame, thank you Cherie for your generosity.
Winners were Elaine, Liz and Rhona. Thankyou everyone especially our visitors for making the day an enjoyable one.
Minor Singles entries are open now and will close on October 8.
Singles is a great game so put your name on the board, the more players the better the competition for everyone.
Bowls Table for October Is Liz and Rhona.
To play social bowls ring the club on 6862 1446 between 9-9.30am, play starts 10am.
Visitors and new bowlers are always welcome.
Geoff Smith bowls during the triples match when Mark Glasheen, Geoff Smith and Ray Jones played Ian Simpson, John Wright and Brian Hampton. PHOTO: Jenny Kingham
Jo Simpson bowls her way into the final.
PHOTO: Jenny Kingham
Maureen Miller bowls watched by Jo Simpson.
PHOTO: Jenny Kingham
Vets golfers battle windy conditions for Lachlan Valley Championship
VETS GOLF
Locals dominated the Lachlan Valley Veterans Golf Championship at West Wyalong last week winning the scratch events in all three grades.
Heading the West Wyalong trifecta was A grader Ben McCormack who shot a five over par 77 to win by three strokes from Condobolin’s Brad Hurley.
On a day where the blustery conditions proved testing for the 60 starters Anthony Archibald also known as the “Ungarie Butcher” just got home in B grade with an 82 off the stick one stroke clear from Forbes’ Greg Webb who was on song with his drives all day.
Craig “Snapper” Widows completed the scratch trifecta for the locals winning C grade with a tidy 89 off the stick for a one stroke win over Michael Hanlon from Condo.
In the handicap events Steve Uphill from Forbes won A grade with a nett 72, two clear of Warwick Steel from West Wyalong. Trevor Tulloch (WW) returned the best nett score of the day with a 69 ahead of Condo’s “Gutch”
Taylor on 71 in B grade, while former Kiwi legend John Fowler flew the flag for Parkes with his 72 nett wining C grade by a stroke from John Lewis of West Wyalong. In the stableford section Ben McCormick completed the double in A grade winning on a count-back from Brad Hurley. Both had 36 points. B grade was also a thriller with Forbes’ Peter Barnes (38 points) the winner over Parkes’ Dale Stait (37).
C grade went to a countback with the West Wyalong pair of Alex Maitland and Tony Glasgow scoring 34 points with Alex getting the decision.
The West Wyalong players completed a successful day when they won the teams points score (best three scores) with 113 points, followed by Condo and Forbes in second on 111, Parkes 107 and Grenfell 84. Nearest-to-pin winners were: A grade - Ben McCormack third hole and Col Clarke (WW) 14th hole. B grade - Gordon Richards (WW) third hole and Peter Mawhinney (Grenfell) 11th hole.
The ball sweep went to 34 points and ball winners from Parkes and Forbes were: Parkes - Dale Stait, John Fowler, Lex Hodges, Gordon Pritchard and Rob Staples; Forbes - Steve Uphill, Peter Barnes and Greg Webb.
This week the twin-towns competition returns with Parkes the host club.
Registrations from 9.15am for a 10am shot-gun start.
Prior to presentations on Thursday a ‘short’ meeting of LV delegates was held with only a minor changes to the
The Parkes Bridge Club held its Mini Congress Teams Day, our major event for the year, on Sunday August 11.
We had 52 players, coming from Parkes, Orange, Dubbo, Forbes and Condobolin.
The winning team from Dubbo was presented with the Muriel Waddell trophy. The bases of this team have won the trophy since it was presented nine years ago. Second place went to the Parkes team comprising Peter and John Quinn, Louise Payne and Peter Deardon.
The Ball team, comprising Greig Ball, Gary Somers and Gai and Tim Baker, came first in the restricted section and third overall.
We held our AGM on July 27 and a new committee was elected: President - Tim Baker, Vice-President - Wendy Andrews, Secretary - Jill Peterson and Treasurer - Kevin Robinson.
Committee members comprise of Gai Baker, Peter Dearden, Lee McCabe, Barbara Hughes and Suzie McNamara.
On Thursday, August 1, we played in the State Wide Pairs competition. This is held over the whole state and this year 452 pairs played the same hands.
Two Parkes teams of Peter Dearden and John Quin and Beryl and Rick Twardy appeared in the top 100.
We also played in the Grand National Open teams event on September 7 and the winner from Parkes then went to the semi-final in Orange.
The winning team from Orange goes to the National finals on the Gold Coast.
Our Club Championships were played on September 14 and 21. The winners will be announced at our End of Year Presentation and Christmas Party in Decem-
successful nature of the Lachlan Valley competition.
Of concern for players is that Grenfell will only host one round of their invitations days with this scheduled for the first half of the season, February- June.
More on this in later issues.
From the BG scribe regarding the social Tuesday 12 hole comp where last week he reported 12 players fronted up to grass after last week enjoying the challenge of playing on sand green.
“Scores were congested with most players in the mid twenties with a couple showing their preference to grass over sand. Peter Scholefield looked good with 30 points before Barry Shine with two over par came in with 34 points.” was reported.
Tuesday 12 holes for everyone.
What a way to start the day, a stroll in relaxing company with the much sought after coffee and chat to follow. Be at the Pro Shop at 9am for the ball toss.
Parkes Golf Club
By Peter Bristol
Saturday was the White’s Electrical Stableford event.
The White’s team have been long term supporters of the Parkes Golf Club and we are grateful for their ongoing support.
We had 63 starters for the prize.
The winner on a count back was Ben Smith on 42 count back from Bruce Symonds.
Ben has been putting a lot of work into his game and even getting tips from the old stagers Tom and Nym to make sure he has all bases covered.
ber. If anyone would like to join us, we play in the Lutheran Church Hall, Currajong St, on Monday night
and Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
Please check us out on https://www.parkes.bridgeclub.org/ or Parkes Bridge
Club on FaceBook. Lessons are available, contact Tim Baker on 0429912430 for more information.
This was also a good comeback for Bruce who hasn’t been getting a enough time on the course. Chasing these players in were 3 others on 39, Phill Smith, Gary Bryson and Reggie Murray.
Other strong scores were Craig Matthews, Brian Matthews and Aaron Drabsch on 38 points and Rob Staples, Murray Jackson, Frankie Cock and Gordon Pritchard on 37.
Nearest The Pins on Saturday were – The Idlerite 1st by Brian Matthews at 604cm, Griffins Leading Edge by David Stevenson at 280cm, Parkes Ready Mixed Concrete 9th by Duncan Constable at 87cm, the Harvey Norman 11th by Ian Hendry at 108cm, the 17th by Mick Smith at 256cm.
The winner of the 4th this week was Mick Smith at 256cm.
Ball winners were Phil Smith, Gary Bryson, Reggie Murray 39, Craig Matthews, Brian Matthews, Aaron Drabsch 38.
On Saturday it’s 4BBB Parkes Championship Men’s and Ladies.
This event is sponsored by Nutrient.
By BRIAN DRABSCH
RIGHT: Robert Lea, Ian Phipps and John Fowler watch as Phil Smith putts. PHOTOS: Jenny Kingham
LEFT: Ian Phipps watches as Robert Lea chips his ball onto the green.
Ian Hannam and Josh Crowe watch Brien Hodges putt. WPHOTO: Jenny Kingham
Peter Deardon, John Quinn, Tim Baker, Peter Quinn (front) Louise Payne. PHOTO: Supplied
Baggy Blues coming to Parkes
The NSW Baggy Blues are passionate about local cricket associations and the game of cricket and they will be coming to Parkes on October 9 and 10, 2024.
The NSW Baggy Blues, The Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP) and Parkes Cricket Association have teamed up to promote mental health and wellbeing by bringing people together through the sport of Cricket.
There is a jam-packed two days of exciting activities.
Wednesday, October 9:
Dinner at the Coachman Hotel (6pm -10pm) - $50 per head. Join the Parkes District Junior Cricket Club for a night of delicious food and
cricket yarns at the Coachman Hotel.
The touring party - featuring of former Australian and NSW players, Steve Rixon, Phil Emery, Dan Smith, Charlotte Anneveld, Rick McCosker, Michelle Goszko, Wayne Holdsworth and other members from the NSW Breakers and Blues will share some great cricketing stories.
Tickets are in hot demand, jump on and book your tickets online at Eventbrite.
On Thursday, October 10 Cricket NSW is hosting a free school holiday cricket clinic from 1pm to 5pm at Woodward Oval. The clinic is an excellent opportunity for all young cricketers aged between 7 and 14 years. The
Baggy Blues will be in attendance for the final hour of the clinic.
Jump on and register for the clinic, using the link https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/4c4bcd
To finish off the dayParkes & District Cricket Association Representative Players will join with the Baggy Blues touring party for a T20 match under lights at Woodward Oval.
The match will get underway from around 5:20pm. Bring the family along for a great evening of cricket, fun and of a course a barbecue.
SIGN UP FOR THE SEASON: Registrations are now open for the 2024/2025 Junior Cricket season and registra-
Miller, Kross in a five-setter for Forbes squash title
By DROP SHOT!
The Forbes Squash Club’s annual Championship finals were held Friday night September 13.
After two weeks of very competitive squash, with both pleased and disappointed competitors, we were left with about a dozen finals matches to be played.
The crowd of spectators and keen supporters arrived, no doubt expected some entertaining squash and that’s exactly what they got.
Two Parkes squash players, Henry Kross and Lockie Miller, battled it out for the competition’s men’s title.
Grand final results were:
Mens A: Lockie Miller defeated Henry Kross over five sensational sets.
B: Dave Brinckley defeated Scott Webb fifth set.
C: Will Markwort defeated Alister Carlisle in big thrills and spills five setter that really got the crowd cheering.
Women’s A: Shanna Nock re-
By COLIN HODGES
Clayton Gallagher followed his stellar performance on Saturday at Enngonia where he rode 5 winners from 5 rides, with a winning double on Monday at the Narromine TAB meeting.
His Narromine winners, Where’stheprofit and Not Written Off, where supplied by Cameron Crockett who also had a big day as Earl Of Bantry ridden by Jake Pracey-Holmes was the other leg of a treble for the Scone trainer.
A stylish winner at the Mudgee debut, Where’stheprofit backed from $2 to $1.75 favourite at Narromine was confidently ridden by Clayton Gallagher and came from off the pace to dash clear in the straight for
claimed her last years crown defeating Alex Bayley to do so.
B: Young Claire Bayley defeated very capable opponent Christine Cogswell.
C: Kimberley Chudleigh defeated Lindy Cowhan. Juniors division: Hunter Bilsborough defeated Cam Webb.
Back draw finals were equal crowd pleasers.
Mens A: Alex Doyle defeated Dan Bayley.
B: Max Ridley overcame Brett Thomas.
C: Adam Jones defeated Tim Coombs.
Womens C Plate: Lucy Robinson defeated Nikki Doyle and Noah Bentick defeated Grace Chudleigh for the Junior Plate.
Big thanks to all participants, committee members, scorers and referees for ensuring the successful running or our Championships. And thanks to all who attended for making the evening so special.
Normal competition resumed Wednesday night September 18.
an impressive win over the leader Kora Magic (Mathew Cahill, $8) and White Liar (James Rogers, $101) in the QUBE Country Boosted Benchmark 58 Handicap. In the 1100 metres Nutrien Ag Solutions Class 1 Handicap, Clayton Gallagher sent his mount to the early lead and Not Written Off ($3.40 favourite) eventually won by over two lengths from Prince Of Sepang (Braith Nock,$10) and Plenitude (Nick Heywood, $3.80).
At the first start for Cameron Crockett after coming from stables in South Australia the 4 year old gelding Earl Of Bantry won at Mudgee and Jake Pracey-Holmes again had the ride at Narromine, in the 1300 metres Macquarie Valley Fuels Class
tions are now open. Players can register online at https:// www.playhq. com/cricketaustralia/ and searching for Parkes District Junior Cricket Club.
Registrations close on Monday October 7.
This year will also see the return of Cricket Blasters - for Children aged under 10 and is aimed at helping younger players learn the skills through fun, modified games. The Cricket Blasters will commence on Friday, October 18 and features a 12-week program with jam packed 60-minute sessions each Friday afternoon from 5pm to 6pm at the Parkes Bowling Club.
There is $100 registration
fee and players will receive a Cricket Blast Pack (Starter or Progression).
The Under 12’s season commences on Saturday October 19, with matches played each Saturday morning, starting at 8:30am and running for 2-2.5 hours.
The competition will consist of teams from Parkes and Forbes.
Players will benefit from weekly training sessions with experienced coaches.
There will be different game styles and formats to allow kids to progress based on ability.
Parkes Junior Cricket have playing equipment to use if required.
It costs $100 to register for
the season plus the Cricket Australia Levy.
The semi finals and final will be played in March 2025.
The Under 14’s and Under 17’s season will commence on Friday, October 18 or Saturday, October 19.
Matches played between Parkes, Forbes and Condobolin on a weekly basis.
Friday night matches played under lights starting from 6pm and Saturday morning matches begin from 8:30am.
While these are competitive cricket matches, players of all abilities are welcome.
Matches vary in length from 22-25 overs per innings. The semi finals and final will be played in March 2025.
2 Handicap.
Travelling in the first three from the outset, Earl Of Bantry ($3.90 fav.) held off the strong finishing Sammiballerina (Braith Nock. $8.50) by a neck with Wolf Bay (Nick Heywood, $4.80) battling on for third.
An eye catching second at Mudgee, the Garry Lunn, Dubbo trained Margaret’s Missile (Mikayla Weir, $5.50) took control over the closing stages to beat Best Of Maher (Andrew Banks, $3.90 fav.) and Way To Divine (Mathew Cahill, $7) in the 1600 metres Narromine Shire-Shop Local Class 1 & Maiden Plate.
Carrying some sizeable bets, the Clint Lundholm trained Stockholm (Nick Heywood, $2.20 to $2 favourite) wore down a game Zouni-
le (Zoe Hunt, $8) to win by a length with Rolled Gold (Will Stanley, $16) a handy third in the 1600 metres Spring Classic Benchmark 58 Handicap. Dubbo based Georgina McDonnell who won on Queensland galloper Za Hidden Dragon at Enngonia was back for the Narromine meeting and combined with trainer Brett Robb to win the 1300 metres Three Rivers Machinery Case IH Country Boosted Maiden Handicap with Seven Mile Missile.
Reaching the lead at the top of the straight, Seven Mile Missile ($5.50) held on to beat Casdaemon (Chelsea Hillier, $2.60 fav.) and Infinite Prince (Shayleigh Ingelse, 4.20).
COMING UP IN REGIONAL
RACING: Next meeting at Narromine is on Saturday
The other winners were the Mack Griffith, Mudgee trained Stratified (Braith Nock, $2.15 to $1.90 fav.) and Ranhita (Jenny Duggan, $7 to $5) trained at Cessnock by Jeremy Sylvester.
19th October and features the Dandy Cup. Racing at Grenfell (Cup) and Come-By-Chance Picnics on Saturday. Sunday is the $150,000 Dubbo Cup and $75,000 Vincent Gordon Flying.
Henry Kross and Lockie Miller battled it out over five big sets for the men’s A Grade title. PHOTO: Supplied
Col Hodges. PHOTO: File
Danielle claims first senior championship in rookie year
By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
OUR local riders are continuing to dominate the racing circuit this year with multiple Australian Off Road Championship podiums.
After a year of travelling to four different states over six weekends, Danielle McDonald has claimed the Enduro Woman’s championship in her rookie senior year.
This is an outstanding achievement for the 17-yearold, who has won 10 out of the 12 rounds for the year.
“I was absolutely thrilled, it definitely means the world to me to win my first EW (enduro Woman’s) title in my rookie year as I’m only one of the few to do it,” Danielle said.
Danielle also claimed third place in her ProMX championship debut, and was one of 10 athletes awarded a 2025 tier 2 Scholarship from Sport Australia Hall of Fame under the Scholarship and Mentoring Program backed by the Australian Sports Commission.
Danielle will receive a $5000 sporting expenses grant as well as additional high-level support and guidance.
Other 2025 Tier 2 scholarship holders include Paris Paralympics swimming dual gold and silver medalist Callum Simpson, boxing athlete Jacob Cassar, water polo athlete Kali-yah Taoso, biathlon
Local riders have outstanding performances on the track this year
athlete Noah Bradford, athletics athlete Isaac Beacraft, lifesaving athlete Jemma Hold, shooting athlete Molly Bretag, rowing athlete Sarah Marriott and squash athlete Madison Lyon.
“It is such an honour to be part of the SAHOF and to work with an amazing group of sports people is so exciting,” Danielle said.
“To be recognised for my sporting achievements in this way is a great privilege
and with SAHOF backing me I know I will achieve great things on and off the track.”
McDonald follows in the footsteps of 2024 recipient Angus Grenfell, currently competing in the JuniorGP World Championship, and Jacob Roulstone who has been a rookie revelation in the 2024 Moto3 world title.
Danielle now shifts her focus to the International Six Day Enduro in Sallida, Spain where she will be competing
from October 14 to 19.
“I am super excited to be heading to Spain in a few weeks to complete at this years ISDE, this will be my second year racing for team Australia and I’ll be racing alongside last years teammates Jess and Tayla.
“We are looking super strong this year and hungrier more than ever for gold,” Danielle said.
Jade Chellas has also had a successful year on the track
claiming the JG Victorian Off Roads Championship and second in the JG AORC in her last year of junior competition.
“It’s been a year of just kicking round having fun on my dirt bike,” Jade said.
“Although finishing second in the AORC series, my highlight was winning the VORC series.
“The racing in Vic is the best you can get and being able to do two hour plus
cross countries in the most scenic of areas in Australia has been amazing!
“I want to thank my brother, for all my mechanicals and mum and dad for the ride,” Jade added.
Jade will now age into EW and compete in her first senior year of racing next year.
Dylan McDonald has also had some amazing results on the bike this year claiming third in the J4 AORC.
Red Bend hockey players’ outstanding rep season
By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
RED Bend has had their most successful year on the hockey field with five athletes selected in the Open CCC teams, an athlete selected in the All Schools merit team and an athlete selected in the U15’s NSWCCC team and the NSW u15’s All Schools team.
The NSW Combined Catholic Colleges individual hockey selection trials were held in May this year in Bathurst.
Thirteen students attended selection trails and six players were named in the CCC teams which is an outstanding achievement.
Year 11 student Ellie Parker was selected into the Open CCC girls team which played in July at the International Hockey Centre in Newcastle.
Ellie played as a forward compared to her usual midfield position.
Ellie gained some great experience playing against the NSW Combined High School and the NSW Independent Schools sides.
Archie Daley, Jett and Zanda Johnstone and Henry Rice were selected in the Open CCC boys team which also competed in July at the International Hockey Centre in Newcastle.
These four Red Bend stu-
dents made up a quarter of the team which is the most players ever selected in a CCC side.
The students were able to play in a cohesive unit with Zanda and Archie in the backs, Henry in the midfield and Jett in the forward line as a striker.
“The four boys playing together certainly would have helped the team,” Red Bend Catholic College hockey coordinator Karen Umbers said.
“They all play in the school side together, and they play on the weekend sides either together or against each other and between them there is a player in every layer of the team so they can work together as a group, it makes
a lot of difference and they know that they can trust each other because they have played with each other for so long.”
The team were able to defeat the CHS side which they haven’t been able to achieve for several years.
The boys CCC side ended the competition second behind a talented AISNSW side.
Archie Daley was then selected in the All Schools merit team, unfortunately they will not be travelling to South Africa this year.
Being selected in a CCC team is quite an achievement for these students.
“There’s quite a few catholic schools in the state so the
selection of 15 players out of all the catholic schools in NSW is the highest level within the catholic system that you can reach before you go on to the All Schools and then the Australian. It’s the peak of the catholic school system for hockey,” Mrs Umbers said.
Year 10 student Sam Westcott has also had a big year on the hockey field being selected in the U15’s NSWCCC team in July.
Sam was then one of two CCC players who were then selected in the NSW All Schools U15’s team who competed in the Gold Coast at the Australian Championships in July.
Sam was also selected as
captain for this team.
The competition was a part of the School Sport Australia Games which also included AFL, Basketball, Swimming and Softball.
Over the week of competition, Sam’s team competed and won all of their games against the states and drew against QLD who they then played in the final.
The final was a close game with Sam leading the team well as full back and captain with the score being tied up at three all at the end of the game resulting in a penalty shootout.
NSW saved the final ball which won the team the gold medal.
These six individual athletes have achieved a record for Red Bend Catholic College.
“They’ve been really committed the last few years, they’ve taken it pretty seriously and they’ve done really well,” Mrs Umbers said.
“This is probably the most this school has ever had at a representative level, there’s been two or three but never six, it just shows the strength and it really shows the depth of hockey.”
As well as individual success the Red Bend boys open hockey team won the Combined Catholic Schools Carnival for the fourth year in a row.
Prior to this winning streak the team had never won the carnival and Mrs Umbers said the team won quite convincingly again this year.
This is Zanda Johnstone’s last year representing Red Bend through hockey.
“He is a player that will be dearly missed,” Mrs Umbers said.
Ellie Parker and Archie Daley still have one year left to represent their school while Sam Westcott, Jett Johnstone and Henry Rice have two years to continue Red Bend’s recent hockey success.
Elli Parker, Henry Rice, Zanda Johnstone, Archie Daley and Jett Johnstone represented CCC. PHOTO: Supplied
Sam Westcott was captain of the winning NSW All Schools U15s team that competed in the Gold Coast.
Jade Chellas claimed the Victorian Off Road junior girls championship. PHOTOS: Supplied
Dylan McDonald secured thrid place in the J4 AORC.
Danielle McDonald celebrating her first senior AORC championship win with her family and team.
Swayzee leads way
With top night at Parkes track, they’re off and racing in Harness Racing NSW Carnival of Cups
Friday night was star studded on and off the track at Parkes Showground Paceway but headlining the racing action was Swayzee, who claimed the $60,000 The Dish and opened his bid for a milliondollar bonus.
Harness Racing NSW’s rich Carnival of Cups got under way at Parkes, with major music acts as well as the offer of some top prize money for racing.
It all combined for a top night.
Favourite Swayzee won the feature - the very first The Dish - over the distance of 2807m for the first time.
Driver Cam Hart described the winning run as awesome.
“I just love sitting behind him,” he said in his post-race interview.
“Every time I get to race him he just gives me an incredible feel that no other horse does to be
honest, he’s probably a once in a lifetime horse.”
Hart added the atmosphere trackside was great, with thousands drawn by the incredible live music lineup to witness the action on track.
Swayzee started from barrier 10 and over the extended distance made his way around the field, took the lead and was in command to the end - first past the post first by 15m.
“I love coming to these smaller communities, they really get around their racing and it was pretty special for us to bring Swayzee out here tonight,” Hart said.
Swayzee is now in contention for a million-dollar bonus, on offer to a horse that wins all five Cups in this season’s carnival.
“You never know what can happen in racing,” Hart acknowl-
edged, but added the series is the stable’s focus.
Winning three or four of the feature races, with the next at Young on Friday November 8, also carries significant bonus prizemoney to anyone successful.
Local harness racing attention now turns to Eugowra, where the community is gearing up for the Canola Cup meeting on the October long weekend.
Heats at the Eugowra Showground Paceway this Sunday, September 29 from midday.
The eight-race program includes heats of the Kriden Farms Canola Cup and the Mick Rawsthorne Memorial. Free entry.
PHOTOS FROM AN INCREDIBLE NIGHT, PAGES 8 AND 9
Winning driver Cameron Hart is interviewed by Greg Hayes from Harness Racing NSW Media. PHOTO: Jenny Kingham
Celebrating a win in the very first The Dish feature on Friday night are owner Michael Boots with board members of Harness Racing NSW Adam Fairley, Doug Freeman, Ken Brown, winner Swayzee, Peter Buckley and Jason Grimson, trainer.
PHOTO: Jenny Kingham