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NARRANDERAACTION Shire Council huge recreation lake and then subscribed. ON“RAMJO should WATERbe one RAMJO resolved at its along the lines of all users has waded into the water out to sea,” Cr Clarke said. “Unfortunately, as water of the entities advocating on November meeting to use of the water have equal rights. debate and will throw its “Investment in Murray is on the open market it our behalf because it does its Water Position paper to Mr Cowan said the weight behind calls by Darling Basin water without goes to the highest bidder, take our member councils advocate across the NSW Leeton Council resolution regional councils for national irrigable land should be and there is no guarantee in the irrigation areas, and Legislative Assembly Commit- was rejected as it was based water policy reform. banned. The only way this food or fodder would actually our neighbours, to result tee on Investment, Industry on a water guarantee for rice The action comes in the issue will be solved is through be produced,” Cr Fahey said. in a bigger boot to kick on and Regional Development growers only. same week as the Morri- greater transparency of the “In our area, we have two the door. inquiry into drought affected “The councils to the south son government announced ownership of the water, per cent of the LGA as irrigators “We can advocate for our communities, and the ACCC with other uses for the water a Productivity Commission and how much is owned by – with the recent rainfall and local residents but it is such inquiry into markets for felt compromised by that,” inquiry into national water foreigners. speaking to some farmers it a complex, large and region- tradeable water rights in the he said. policy. “This year we are import- is an optimistic outlook. al issue it should be left to Murray Darling Basin. Cr Kevin Morris advocated Council resolved to write ing 90 per cent of our rice. “If we do write a letter to RAMJO to identify all the Narrandera general man- for an inquiry into carryover to NSW Premier Gladys Bere- I encourage all councils these parties we have to be issues and then lobby the ager George Cowan said water held by speculative jiklian, Deputy Premier John affected by this policy to give much more speci c. appropriate people.” RAMJO had adopted a position investors. Barilaro, Water Minister support to the action under- Melinda Pavey, Deputy Prime taken by Murray MP Helen Minister Michael McCormack Dalton in calling for a Royal and Riverina and Murray Commission into the Murray Joint Organisation to express Darling Basin water. concern over the allocation of “The bureaucrats continu- water in the southern Murray ing to deny these producers Darling Basin. in NSW any water is totally Council also resolved to unacceptable – it is crippling write to surrounding councils local business and harming affected by the situation to local communities.” seek their support. Cr Clarke said the politi- The motion drew much cians must take up the ght debate at the May meeting, to protect the regional areas. with councillors divided over Narrandera Mayor Neville the issue over the original Kschenka said the issue was wording of seeking an emer- raised at the recent Riverina gency allocation of water for and Murray Joint Organisation food and fodder production. meeting and referred to the Cr Jenny Clarke said the RAMJO water committee. motion was aimed at support- “A similar motion put ing farmers brought to their forward by the Leeton Coun- knees by the lack of water cil was lost so my concern is and southern Riverina farmers we will get the same result,” with zero allocation for the he said. past three years. Mayor Kschenka suggested “NSW has once again been the Council express concern deprived of the NSW Murray but was not in the position water this year – what I nd to ask the government to deplorable is this water is provide water. being allowed by bureaucrats Deputy Mayor David Fahey Robert Walker rescued this DC-3 from the scrap heap and is breathing new life into the “the old girl” at his Whispering to ow into South Australia said the Food and Fodder Pines aviation museum. Read the story on page 3. Photo: Kim Woods for their irrigation, to ll their allocation had been over- COVID-19 UPDATE Late shower; 60% chnce of 1-5mm Clubs, pubs allowed to reopen MAX: 18°C MIN: 7°C THE NSW Government will it’s important for people to allow pubs, clubs, cafes and nd a way to enjoy themselves restaurants to have up to 50 and take a break from the customers, subject to a one per- daily pressures they are facing,” son per four square metre rule, Mr Barilaro said. THUR FRI SAT SUN MON and with strict social distancing “A morale boost and the guidelines from June 1. additional economic stimulus NSW Premier Gladys provided by pubs and clubs 18°C 17°C 18°C 16°C 18°C Berejiklian said the move was is what our communities need 6°C 4°C 4°C 9°C 10°C about safely bringing back and I look forward to enjoy- - - 1-5mm - - thousands of jobs. ing a beer in the bush with “This decision has been locals very soon.” made with expert health NSW Treasurer Dominic advice and both businesses Perrottet said the Government and patrons will be subject to was moving to swiftly and May – 16.4mm strict rules and guidelines,” safely get businesses back in 2020 total – 314.4mm Ms Berejiklian said. business and people back “All customers must be seated to work. and no bookings of more than “There are about 280,000 10 allowed, in addition to many people employed in this sector other conditions which must of the economy and allow- Narrandera Argus be met.” ing venues to safely cater for Deputy Premier John Barila- more customers will provide ro, Treasurer Dominic Perrottet another boost to business Clubs around Narrandera including the Exies have the green ENQUIRIES and Customer Service Minister and jobs,” Mr Perrottet said. light to open for up to 50 customers from June 1. Phone 6959 2222 Victor Dominello are heading “NSW is opening back up NSW Government had liaised to develop a COVID Safety 167 East Street, Narrandera up the Government’s roadmap for business, and as we exhaustively with both AHA Plan consistent with NSW Health for reopening the economy ease restrictions everybody and ClubsNSW to deliver this guidelines or PO Box 5, Narrandera NSW 2700 and have worked extensively needs to follow the health and plan. The AHA and ClubsNSW with both the AHA and safety guidelines, to ensure “This has been really consid- have con rmed their members www.narranderaargus.com.au ClubsNSW. we make it a success and can ered and thought out to make will comply with all conditions or find us on Facebook “This is a game-changer right continue.” sure we have the best regulatory stipulated by NSW Health. now, as we continue to deal Minister for Customer settings in place,” Mr Dominello Patrons have been advised with the aftermath of the Service Victor Dominello, who said. to check with the venue before devastating bushfires, contin- is responsible for liquor and All venues must ensure attending to ensure they will be NEWS ROOM ued drought and COVID-19, gaming regulation, said the social distancing and will need able to attend. Managing Editor Liz Lawrence Travellers are welcome [email protected] Mobile clinic to THE state’s peak business mountains and national situation to improve as Journalist organisation Business parks. the NSW Government NSW has welcomed the “Almost 8000 jobs eases restrictions in line Kim Woods visit Narrandera return of travel to the were lost across the Riv- with welcoming visitors THE Murrumbidgee COVID-19 Mobile Testing [email protected] Murrumbidgee region erina Murray region since to regional NSW. Clinic for COVID-19 will be in Narrandera from June 1. the start of the pandemic “Businesses and local on Thursday, May 28 as the Murrumbidgee Business NSW Riv- and this re-opening will tourism operators have Local Health District pleads for people to come erina Murray region- help boost business con- been working hard to forward to be tested. ACCOUNTS al manager Andrew dence to start employing ensure all the neces- While the mobile clinic is visiting many Administration Manager Cottrill said the business people again.” sary precautions are in locations across the region, MLHD urges people community had been Whilst there are still place to welcome tourists not to wait for a visit, but to call the COVID hotline Debbie Bock doing it tough for some a number of restrictions back safely and we urge to book an appointment if they feel the slightest [email protected] time due to drought in place for many of visitors to take extra bit unwell. and the pandemic. hospitality businesses, care when visiting our “It’s imperative that people get tested,” MLHD’s “The opening of the Mr Cottrill expects the beautiful region” he said. Health Emergency Operations Centre Manager regions will help kick Emma Field said. ADVERTISING start our economic “We are not sure why people are not coming Fran Macdonald recovery and will be forward for testing, whether they don’t want a huge boost for the [email protected] to isolate for a couple of days while they await Riverina Murray,” Mr the results, or if they just think ‘it can’t happen or [email protected] Cottrill said. to them’.” “The Riverina Narrandera Hospital Manager Karen Absolom Phone 6959 2222 Murray is a premier urges community members in the Narrandera offering when it comes Fax 6959 2256 region to get tested. to regional experiences. “Please consider being tested for COVID-19,” A strong food and wine Ms Absolom said. scene, the iconic Murrum- “This simple test will allow our community LETTERS TO THE EDITOR bidgee River, our amazing The re-opening will help boost business to feel safe. When our community is safe we nature reserves, scenic confidence across the Murrumbidgee region. To submit a letter to the editor: can all get back to socialising and normal life.” While the mobile clinic is visiting many > mail to PO Box 5, Narrandera NSW 2700 of the smaller towns and villages that do not > deliver in person to 167 East Street, have ready access to testing, in Narrandera Narrandera Boating on agenda the community has access to COVID testing through > email: [email protected] MEMBERS of the same household can hygiene.” local General Practitioner (GP). now go boating together following easing Mr Barrell said in the instances Members of the community can call the Letters to the editor should be no more than of COVID-19 restrictions. when people choose to go recre- Murrumbidgee COVID-19 hotline on 1800 831 500 words and, if not emailed, clearly and neatly With households, including families, ational boating on NSW water- 099 to arrange an appointment at their nearest written. in mind, a public health order was ways with people who are not from testing centre, whether that be a clinic or a Correspondents should include their full name amended to allow them participation the same household, it remains GP practice. and address as well as a contact phone number. in all on water activities even if their the skipper’s responsibility to ensure Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network Letters may be edited. vessel does not allow 4 square metres of that, where possible, there is 1.5 (MPHN) CEO Melissa Neal said anyone with space per person. metres of space between each person respiratory symptoms or unexplained fever Opinions expressed in this section of the NSW Maritime Executive Director on board. should be tested. newspaper are not necessarily the views of the Alex Barrell welcomed this news Commercial and charter vessels “The most common symptoms of COVID-19 Narrandera Argus management and staff. and said the previous restrictions may be operated under existing restric- are fever, sore throat, dry cough and shortness had meant some boat owners tions, as long as physical distancing of breath, so if you have any of these I would were disadvantaged if they owned is being followed by all on board. encourage you to make an appointment at the a smaller boat. “When onshore, it is important newly opened GP-led Respiratory Clinic in Narrandera Argus “The easing of, and clarification to not gather in public spaces such Grif th or Wagga Wagga,” Ms Neal said. around, boating restrictions is a very as boat ramps and wharves in groups “Testing is critical to help minimise the risk welcome change and will ensure of more than 10 people, unless you are of community to community transmission and to VOLUME 139, No 20 families will have the freedom of with members of the same household,” stop the spread. boating for leisure, without con- he said. “After your swab has been taken it’s sent CONTACT: cerns about contravening health “NSW Maritime Boating Safety away for testing and you will know the results Phone 02 6959 2222 Fax 02 6959 2256 orders,” Mr Barrell said. Of cers are out on the water ensuring in a couple of days, during this time people are 167 East Street, Narrandera NSW 2700 “Previously, it was permissible skippers also remember their other to isolate at home, and you will receive more PO Box 5, Narrandera NSW 2700 only to use boats for exercise and safety responsibilities regarding safety information from the GP in the testing appoint- individuals were required to maintain equipment, alcohol consumption, keeping ment,” she said. EMAIL: [email protected] 4 square metres of space. a proper lookout and travelling at a While people are required to self-isolate DEADLINES “Those who enjoy any kind of safe speed. after testing until their results come back, most 4pm Friday for display advertising and editorial recreational boating in NSW can now “If you do go boating, remember to results are returned within just a few days. 12noon Monday for Classi ed advertising do so knowing they are doing so log on and log off with your local Marine People can also be noti ed of their results via (weekend sport editorial – 9am Monday) lawfully, remembering to boat Rescue NSW unit on Channel 16 or the text message. locally and always practice good personal Marine Rescue app.” 2 — Wednesday, May 27, 2020 www.narranderaargus.com.au Narrandera Argus Good Old Days cancelled but Tribute to go ahead THE 2020 Good Old Days Festival will not go ahead showground with the Clydie bar and barbecue in but the annual charity Tribute to the Teams Drive operation on the Saturday night. and support event will be held on October 3-4. Norma said the committee would meet again next The Barellan Working Clydesdale Committee month to plan a pared-down program of working horse made the decision on May 22 to cancel the 11th annual displays for the drive participants and spectators. festival due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This may include a team penning event, and har- Secretary Norma Zingel said the unknowns for vesting of the cereal crop with a horsedrawn binder. large mass gatherings beyond the Federal Government’s She said a disabled toilet block donated by the stage three roll-out of restrictions made organising Narrandera Shire Council had been relocated from and planning the event difcult. Lake Talbot swim park to the Barellan showground “We are devastated for our small community for the festival and other year round events. of Barellan, our hard-working committee, volunteers, “We have also installed a new stove in the scone exhibitors and visitors,” Norma said. kitchen and will be making improvements to the “We made this decision in the light of protecting showground throughout the year.” the welfare of all those involved with the event. The Good Old Days Festival drew a record “Our event relies on volunteers and visitors crowd of 7500 last year and has grown into the coming from every state in Australia to make it Narrandera Shire’s biggest event valued at over the success it is, and whether state borders will be $1 million to the regional economy. open is yet to be decided.” It has been billed as the greatest gathering of But, the Tribute to the Teams Drive, a fundraiser harnessed animals in the world and features the for Motor Neurone Disease, will be held on Sunday, nation’s biggest composite team of 32 horses pulling September 27 to Saturday, October 3. the Clydesdale committee’s own fully laden wool wagon. Robert Walker with a three-quarter scale Curtis Jenny replica, Lil Yella, The drive comprises horse, bullock, donkey, camel The Festival also incorporates the annual at his Whispering Pines aviation museum. Photo: Kim Woods. and mule teams following old stock routes for around Furphy Festival, which draws enthusiasts from around 100km, and sleeping under the stars each night. the country to see some of the nation’s rarest collectible The drive will depart and nish at the Barellan water carts on display. Rob’s passion to take to the sky AN ON-FARM aviation museum and grants from the West Wyalong at Barellan is aiming to ofcially RSL and Bland Shire. unveil a newly acquired DC-3 airlin- Dubbed “the old girl” by its er and an undercover display area new owner, the DC-3 was built in this winter. the US in 1945, ew the inaugural Farmer and aviation collector explorers tour of Western Australia Robert Walker transported a giant and Northern Territory, in New Douglas DC-3 from the defunct Guinea under the Ansett Airlines livery Australian Aviation Museum at and was eventually sold to Travmar Bankstown, to join his collection airlines before ending up at the Aus- of 33 planes which boasts a Clancy tralian Aviation Museum in 1999. Sky Baby monoplane once flown The Walker’s transported the mas- by Sir Charles Kingsford Smith. sive aircraft in pieces by road from The Douglas DC-3 is a propeller Bankstown to Barellan last November. driven airliner which had a lasting “One of the radial engines was effect on the industry during the built in Australia making it very rare,” 1930s and 40s. Robert said. It is powered by twin 1200hp Pratt “The aim is to preserve the plane and Whitney Twin Wasp radial and maybe one day it might even piston engines. be ying again – at least it hasn’t been In a herculean effort, Robert has destroyed.” Bruce Bandy and Sheryl Conlan, pictured at the 2019 Tribute to the Teams, will go ahead with re-assembled the DC-3, a Scottish He appealed for any aircraft this year’s event to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease. Photo: Kim Woods. Aviation Twin Pioneer and De Haviland enthusiasts or volunteers to come Dove with the help of a crane, forklift forward to assist with the re- and a bevy of friends and son, Aiden. assembly of the planes, displays Face mask now compulsory on Rex “With the Dove, the wings and and model aircraft in readiness for the tail were off, the engines were out July opening to contact him evenings PASSENGERS on the Rex ights Passengers must wear masks for putting up with the inconve- and we have nally got the props on 0408 639 236. out of Narrandera will be denied at Rex check-in counters (or worn nience as an act of consideration back on – it’s missing a few pieces Robert said the restriction on boarding unless they wear a face immediately after purchasing for our staff and other passengers,” I’m chasing but it won’t be long before museum visits over the COVID-19 mask. from a check-in counter), at board- Mr Brooksby said. it will be complete,” he said. pandemic had been a blessing Regional Express is mandat- ing gates, during tarmac transfer “Rex has already enforced “HRD, Leeton, assisted with the as it allowed him to work on the ing the use of face masks for both at boarding and disembark- signicant changes to minimise crane work while family helped aircraft. all passengers as an extra layer ation (including during bus the risk of infection, including put the landing gear in the DC-3. “I do most of the work on my own of protection against the spread transfers), and whilst on-board the proactive and unprecedented “Now the engines, outer wings and but it is great when someone comes of COVID-19. the aircraft. measure of body temperature tail will go on, and it will be painted along to speed up the process. Face masks will be compulso- Rex National Airports Manager testing of passengers and employ- military green.” “I just love aircraft, I wouldn’t have ry on all Rex ights from June 1 David Brooksby said as the country ees. A large span shed will be erected done it otherwise. with passengers required to use prepares to open the orders and “Since early March, Rex has to protect some of the planes, model “When I stood in front of the their own masks. lift the lockdowns, vigilance was endeavoured to space out seating aircraft collection and historical plane and told my wife it had been giv- Those without masks can pur- needed to prevent a second wave allocation of all passengers information from the elements. en to me, she said “you’re bloody mad. chase one at check-in. Passengers of infections. to facilitate social distancing. Robert paid tribute to his friends “She said, ‘how the hell are you will be denied boarding if they “The health and safety of passen- Unrelated parties will not be in the aviation industry for their going to get it home?’ and I said, refuse to wear a mask except if gers and employees is paramount assigned seats next to each other in-kind assistance with the museum, ‘You just let me worry about that.” there are exceptional reasons. and we thank our passengers when and where possible.”

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Authorised by the Australian Government, Canberra 4 — Wednesday, May 27, 2020 www.narranderaargus.com.au Narrandera Argus Furnished with generosity LEGAL INSIGHT with Patrick Dawson Clearing the air around the traceability app JUGGLING public safety and personal consumers, we will freely volunteer privacy – is this the start of an Orwel- information to large multi-national lian dystopia? Or is this a necessity? companies without second thought, I will rst preface this opinion but when it comes to a pandemic piece by clearing up some common and public safety we seem some- misconceptions about the Federal what hesitant. Government’s COVIDSafe applica- Consider the example of tion. Flybuys – if you don’t have a card, It appears that the label “track- I’m sure you know someone who ing app” has been used to describe does. To sign up for Flybuys you an application that does not strict- will be required to complete an ly speaking track the individual, application which includes your The Narandera Lizards Supporters Club donations enabled the sitting/TV room to be furnished at but more correctly traces the indi- name, date of birth, address, contact the hospital. Photo contributed vidual’s contact with other users of number and email address. THE care and comfort of patients care for them. emergency department. the application. The same information which is at the Narrandera Hospital has “Over the past year we have “This is thanks to the support When the app recognises another requested for COVIDSafe. been enhanced thanks to the received donations for a Stair of many organisations including user, it notes the date, time, distance Now consider the possibility of generosity of the local community Trainer for our physio department the Narrandera Vintage Restorers and duration of the contact and the tracing locations. COVIDSafe has towards new equipment. for rehab patients, thanks to the and Collectors Club, Bulloak CWA, other user’s reference code. been forthcoming in stating that it Like all organisations, the Charles Sturt Social Club. Moses Butts for Bucks Promotion, The COVIDSafe app does not does not trace your location. Narrandera Hospital Auxiliary “We have continued our project the Narrandera Rodeo Committee collect your location. The data is For Flybuys, every time you swipe has been unable to operate in the of a sitting/TV and lounge room, and local residents such as Fred then captured and encrypted and your card, data of the time, location, usual way with all restrictions for our patients and visitors, and Sonya Hammer. All this is stored for 21 days, which is the virus and purchases is instantly stored due to the COVID-19. this now has more furnishings absolutely fantastic.” incubation period. against your pro le. Secretary Irene Willhans said including the recent addition Mrs Willhans said the auxiliary When a patient is diagnosed Your profile is then used in the auxiliary had been fortunate of a table and chair set, thanks to had been restricted in fund raising with COVID-19, state health offi- marketing research and analysing the community have continued to the Narrandera Lizards Supporters efforts and many planned fund cials will ask the patient who they consumer behaviours. support the branch of UHA and the Club and with that, the project raisers activities have had to be have been in contact with. If they The issue of cyber security has local hospital. has almost been completed. cancelled or postponed. have used the COVIDSafe app also been raised – which of course is “We are grateful for the “They also provided for new “However, we will try to re- and permission is provided, the a paramount concern for everyone. many generous donations we chairs and desk in the doctor’s schedule as many as possible encrypted information will then However, I for one, am more received to help us along the consulting room in the recovery – we have a Melbourne Cup be released to health of cials and comforted by a federal government way and we would like to take unit. luncheon planned for Cup Day in used to contact those captured by storing my data than a multi-nation- this opportunity to thank them,” “We purchased a Manual Han- November, a fashion parade, maybe the app. al company who can easily sell or Mrs Whillans said. dling Raizer (a portable chair to a book launch as well as our usual The most critical and important share your data to other companies “All donations large and small transfer patients from oor to a rafes. argument against this app is – just like Flybuys. go towards valuable equipment sitting position), some commode “We are all looking forward personal privacy versus public What is also comforting is that and furnishings for our hospital, chairs and have been able to assist to the many social events that we safety. The guidelines released the Federal Government’s guidelines that provides care and comfort for in purchasing Advanced Life all enjoy whilst raising funds that by the Federal government have allow you to permanently delete the patients, carers and visitors of Support manuals, for the education go towards our hospital, when indicated that users will be your personal data whereas Flybuys our community, and the staff that of nursing staff working in the restrictions are lifted.” prompted to delete the application does not. at the end of the pandemic. I am by no means against Flybuys, The encrypted information and must confess that yes, I do hold held by the Federal Govern- a Flybuys account. Locals help restore vision ment will also be destroyed. I would like to make this arti- The Federal Government have cle clear that I am not endorsing THE Fred Hollows Foun- undoubtedly a challeng- At the start of the Night was just five also allowed individuals to have either the adoption or abandonment dation is thanking the ing time for many of our COVID-19 pandemic, years old when her par- their information deleted by of the COVIDSafe app, however ask Narrandera regional com- supporters,” Ms Hollows The Foundation began ents discovered she had completing a data deletion form. you to consider how freely you munity for their continued said. contributing to local cataract in both eyes. It seems straight forward and volunteer your personal information generosity and support “This certainly is our responses across the Night was desperate reasonable. as a consumer and then compare during a dif cult year. toughest year; trying to world through redirect- to go to school with the It is interesting to see that as this to a matter of public safety. In the past year, more restore sight to people ing resources to fight other children as she than 15 people from the who are needlessly blind the pandemic. yearned to be a teacher, Narrandera area have be- during a global pandemic. Many health care but her condition stopped village and said their because you have helped to give in return, it’s come regular supporters “To see the Narrandera workers who usually her. little girl could get help. my daughter and she is just the happiness that of the Foundation. region’s continued gener- focus on eye care have “Night follows the After a ve-hour jour- able to see again,” Ste- I can portray to show Founding Director osity warms my heart and been using their medical other children to school ney, Night and father phen said. you how grateful I am. Gabi Hollows said the reminds me of the true, expertise on the front- and I have to bring her Stephen arrived at the “I am overjoyed be- Thank you.” unwavering support and altruistic Australian spirit lines, such as nurses in back because when she Sabatia Eye Hospital. cause deep down I knew Without better generosity from the that has kept the Foun- our eye hospitals in the goes, she falls over,” her When the quick we couldn’t afford the funding and access to Narrandera region is dation alive for 27 years. Philippines and Kenya. mother Deborah said. and simple procedure cost of surgery to have eye care services, the inspiring and a reminder “Thank you, Narran- One of the patients that Their lives changed was completed, Night’s her eyesight restored. number of people who of the true-blue Australian dera, for continuing the the Narrandera regional the day a community eye patches were lifted But because of you, my are blind is set to tri- spirit that Fred loved Foundation’s work and community helped was health worker, trained and, much to her delight, daughter is able to see and ple from 36 million to so much. keeping Fred’s dream ve-year-old Night from by The Fred Hollows she could see again. she is so happy.” 115 million over the next “I know that this is alive. I am truly grateful.” Kenya. Foundation, visited their “Thank you so much “I don’t have anything 30 years.

Narrandera Argus www.narranderaargus.com.au Wednesday, May 27, 2020 — 5 Welcome to the latest instalment of Talking TAFE with Josie, keeping you up-to-date with all the latest and greatest developments at TAFE NSW Narrandera. A great diversity of bird species is on While the COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound our doorstep at the Narrandera wetlands. impact on the way we all live, it hasn’t stopped TAFE Photo: Nella Smith. NSW from delivering quality education and training to the community. The TAFE NSW Narrandera Connected Learning Amazing diversity Centre (CLC) is operating its normal hours, Monday to Friday from 9am to 4.30pm. of bird species Of course, we have measures in place to keep our students and staff safe, including sanitiser stations THE Narrandera wetlands is a great place and changed room layouts to assist with social to walk around for exercise while we are distancing. isolating and social distancing. Locals are encouraged to take advantage of this And to add to the experience you have amazing facility. We have friendly staff on hand to wildlife to observe. help you set-up your device for connected learning Often there are two species of duck, the Black or to organise learner support session for you if Duck and the Grey Teal both relatively common you need a hand with class activities or assessments. birds. The other duck like creature we see there You can come by to print learning material or just is the Wood duck which is a really a goose. to familiarise yourself with this cutting-edge learn- Hence you see them both grazing and in the water. ing hub, which has been custom-designed to utilise The Purple Swamphen a largish waterbird modern technologies to offer a wider range of choic- with a massive scarlet beak and shield with es, more accessible, practical training, and exible powerful legs and long toes are commonly learning with better access to teachers and support found in the reeds around the wetlands and services. along the channel. You’ve never seen anything like this new learning These birds would normally breed in Spring environment at TAFE NSW and I urge anyone in but I think the dry conditions stopped that and the community, who hasn’t already, to pop by and they grabbed an opportunity now. take a glimpse at the future of education, available A smaller slaty grey bird found at the wetlands right now in Narrandera. is the moorhen with its bright red, yellow tipped This means locals don’t have to travel to beak is usually happier amongst the reeds and access world-class training and gain the skills for Boree Creek Hotel publicans Phillip and Jenny Baker showing off the in the water. the career they’ve always wanted. ‘growlers’ for sale. Photo: Claire Williams. Birds with black bodies and white beaks are Speaking of skills, TAFE NSW Narrandera has a Coots. These are diving birds. Other divers we great opportunity for local cotton and grain growers, see are the Cormorants. You might know them and their employees, in the shape of two fee-free as shags. courses, funded by the NSW Government as part There are two species of black and white Missing the chat of the AgSkilled program. The courses are First Aid ones, the little Pied Cormorant and the Pied FARMERS out sowing all hours of sowing their paddocks and are out on for Farmers and Chemicals for Farmers. Cormorant. And two species of black ones: the the night have been grateful for the the tractor. Please contact TAFE NSW Business Develop- Little Black Cormorant and the Great Cormorant. takeaway meals offered by the pub “Lots of farmers ring up and put ment Manager Jacqui Walsh by calling 0429 660 236 I have seen Cormorants working co-operatively at Boree Creek. their order in and send someone to or emailing [email protected] for with Pelicans for their shing efforts. The pub has been the cornerstone collect it for them, it works out really an Expression of Interest form. To add to the confusion, we commonly see of the little town during the COVID-19 well,” Mrs Baker said. To nd out more about studying at TAFE NSW the Darter commonly known as the Snakebird pandemic, offering a range of takeaway Since COVID-19 has affected all Narrandera, phone 13 16 01 or visit tafensw.edu.au. for its long sinuous neck. meals, pizza, snacks and “growlers”. hotel businesses, Australian beverage Two species of Spoonbills are commonly Publicans Jenny and Phillip Baker supplier Lion has initiated the sale of found at the wetlands: the Royal Spoonbill with have paid tribute to their local cus- tap beer in “growler” bottles. Academic and its black beak and the Yellow Spoonbill with a tomers for keeping them going during Lion supplies the containers for yellow beak. the lockdown. filling with tap beer and takeaway. Both spend their time sweeping their bills “We have been so well supported The growlers are 1.25L and can be cultural help back and forth in the shallows up to their by our local customers, particularly purchased for $15. NARRANDERA High School has been selected knees for shrimps and small sh. the local farmers,” Mrs Baker said. “It is a way for our customers to as part of the Learning and Engagement Centre Also to be found is the White faced heron Traditionally reliant on travel- have beer from the tap,” Mrs Baker said. Initiative for Secondary Aboriginal Students for that has a light grey body and lovely long legs lers and the surrounding community, The couple misses the face-to-face 2020 – 2023. and shares the wetlands with egret of which the pub is open from 7am till 8pm customer interaction. The new centre will progress the Premiers Priority we see two species: the Great Egret and the offering takeaway services throughout “We are missing seeing our locals of increasing the proportion of Aboriginal students Intermediate Egret. the day. and having a chat with them and they attaining year 12 by 50 per cent by 2023, while A colony of White Ibis roosts near the Rocky “We get travellers and farmers are missing the interaction with us maintaining their cultural identity. Waterholes. These birds y to the tip or around passing through wanting their coffee as well,” Mrs Baker said. An Aboriginal Learning and Engagement Centre will the wetlands for food including locusts and and bacon and egg roll in the mornings,” “We are a part of a great com- commence at the school next semester in the same other insects and worms and then return to Mrs Baker said. munity and It is really important location as the current Aboriginal Learning Centre. their roosting site. The Egyptians considered The pair has started doing a Friday that we look after each other,” Principal Marnie Milne said the initiative would them sacred because of the environmental night special, including a meal and Mrs Baker said. expand the current Centre with the appointment services they provided. dessert. Even though the pub’s traditional of a full- time dedicated Head Teacher, additional Around the boggy paddocks we see Straw- The pub’s Tuesday pizza night is trading has ceased, the Bakers are part-time teacher and a full-time Aboriginal Student necked Ibis with their bare black heads also popular in the area. happy providing the local communi- Learning and Support Ofcer working with every and white bodies with black wings doing a “We have been doing over 40 pizzas ty with a takeaway service and they Aboriginal student in the school. great job of locust and worm control all for free. on Tuesday nights,” Mrs Baker said. are thrilled with the support they’ve She said the initiative aimed to provide wellbeing, – Nella Smith, Offering takeaway meals was received. academic and cultural support to enhance outcomes Murrumbidgee Field Naturalists implemented at the right time for “Locals know when the ag is up, for Aboriginal students. the area, as many of the locals are we are open,” Mr Baker said. The Learning and Engagement Centre staff will liaise and align initiatives with and support the school’s pre-existing Clontarf and Intervention Call for volunteers with Play for Lives Centre Programs. The Head Teacher position has been advertised. NARRANDERA resident Barbara Bryon encouraged to get out into communities, Cottage Museum, please give me a ring,” is keen to see the local community explore helping the elderly who are in need, and Mrs Bryon said. the benets of a COVID-19 initiative Play the big charities that sign up for help. Sporting organisations can mobilise their for Lives which may help local groups “The campaign talks about St Vincent member and individual athletes to play for Stabbing charge struggling for volunteers. de Paul, Lifeline and Variety, but what lives, now they can’t play for points. A WOMAN has been charged over the alleged domes- “I have no idea if local clubs are involved about our local op shops, the other Many can’t compete or train, so they tic-related stabbing of a man in the state’s Riverina or indeed if they are contemplating it, but it organisations and groups that are run by probably have more spare time on their region yesterday. surely seems a good idea,” she said. volunteers over 65/70 years that could hands than most people, plus they’re Just after 7.15pm on May 23, emergency services Spearheaded by former Socceroo Craig do with help, even if just occasionally,” obviously very capable, physically. So, they were called to a home on Ford Street, Ganmain, Foster, #PlayForLives is a rapidly growing Mrs Bryon said. make the perfect volunteers. after reports of a domestic-related stabbing. campaign to get professional athletes off “We keep hearing that COVID-19 will Vetting, organising, tracking and keeping A 52-year-old man was treated by NSW Ambu- the bench and into the thousands of change the way we live, that ‘normal’ will volunteers safe is every bit as important lance paramedics for a stab wound to the back, essential volunteer positions left vacant in never be normal again. So, here’s one chance and that’s what makes #PlayForLives so before being flown to Canberra Hospital in a the wake of the coronavirus. to make the future different and make a effective. serious but stable condition. “Speaking as one who is constantly difference. They have partnered with Be Collective Ofcers from Riverina Police District established seeking volunteers (for the Parkside “Sporting people and sporting clubs can who have developed a platform to mobilise a crime scene and commenced an investigation Museum) these days, it would be a boost volunteer locally for the initiative. and manage collective goodwill. into the circumstances surrounding the incident. to have younger folk involved,” Mrs Bryon “Organisations and groups in our town The Be Collective platform is the A 37-year-old woman was arrested at the scene said. are always looking for volunteers so let’s technological engine of the #PlayForLives and taken to Wagga Wagga Police Station. “Play for Lives is a COVID-19 initiative, take it past COVID-19 and make it one way campaign. It has been adapted to the unique She was charged with reckless wounding (DV), but it has possibilities for post COVID-19 we can change the future: Volunteer locally circumstances imposed by COVID-19, resist ofcer in execution of duty (DV) and contravene as well.” and make a real difference. and it will help nd volunteers, run events, prohibition/restriction in AVO (domestic). At this stage professional athletes are “And if by any chance you are interested manage people and engage new audiences The woman was refused bail and was due to not able to compete so they are being in helping out at our very own Parkside free of charge. appear before Wagga Wagga Bail Court on May 24. 6 — Wednesday, May 27, 2020 www.narranderaargus.com.au Narrandera Argus Regional Roundup Levy raises ire Delivering quality arts stimulus when the state government COOLAMON LEETON work with local Leeton arts prac- Mayor of Leeton Shire Council COOLAMON Shire has slammed are merely paying for an additional tioner Jason Richardson in many Paul Maytom thanked Regional fee that was applied to Councils from PLANNING is underway for an the NSW Government’s stimulus pack- exciting Warangesda Exhibition mediums to support the Lee- Arts Executive Director Western age, and is advocating for a more the state government. ton Community Op Shop Five- Riverina Arts Aanya Whitehead “As we have said many times at the Leeton Museum and Gallery relevant and equitable package of in the repurposed WCIC building bough Wetlands Exhibition, the for presenting an informative support for councils. before, the whole funding arrangements post the COVID-19 pandemic. Murrumbidgee Field Naturalists update on activities at the May The stimulus package includes a around emergency management need Western Riverina Arts Board Photographic Exhibition and other Ordinary Council meeting. JobKeeper equivalent funded by the to be reviewed and equitable.” chair Sue Killham said she was important projects,” said Aanya “Council is delighted to collab- state government, payment of this Council has written to Member for Whitehead. exceptionally proud of and grateful orate with Western Riverina Arts coming year’s Emergency Services Cootamundra Steph Cooke, stating To support Leeton Shire’s to deliver quality arts events for the amazing artists, artisans Levy increase and greater access to costs have risen from $79,000 in 2009/10 creative community, Leeton Shire and programs that significant- and arts workers that live and work T-Corp loans. to $171,658 in 2019/20, a 217 per cent Council provides an annual mem- ly contribute to our active and in the region. In his report to council, general increase. bership contribution of $11,000 rich communities,” Mayor Maytom manager Tony Donoghue said, with the “Yes. We had a bad re summer “It is both our role and our to Western Riverina Arts. said. exception of the Emergency Services but I saw a lot of detail about privilege as a board to support At its May Ordinary Council Activities undertaken by West- Levy, the package would not mean donations made to this organisa- and promote these wonderful Meeting 2020, Council endorsed a ern Riverina Arts in 2019-20 include a great deal to Coolamon Shire Council. tion. How is it all being justified,” individuals who add so much to report by its Events and Cultural the online promotion of artists, “The JobKeeper support is for Mr Donoghue said. the quality of where we live and Services Coordinator, Suesann initiatives, venues and events and Councils that stand down workers. Member for Cootamundra Steph work,” Ms Killham said. Vos, that summarised the bene ts the introduction of an ‘Artist of It has never been this Council’s position Cooke confirmed Coolamon Shire For 2020-21, Western Riverina to the Leeton Shire community the Month’ feature. Council had raised their concerns to stand employees down,” Mr Dono- Arts will support the promotion of this investment. “It is both our role and our regarding the Emergency Services ghue said. of Roxy Theatre shows and work Western Riverina Arts is the privilege as a board to support Levy. “We have changed work environ- with the Leeton District Aborig- peak arts organisation in the and promote these wonderful “I have personally met with them ments and service delivery, but other inal Land Council on options for Western Riverina region and individuals who add so much to to discuss this issue,” Ms Cooke said. than redeployment of some staff, we community projects. aims to support the vitality and the quality of where we live “I have brought the Council’s have continued operations.” “We’ll also be continuing to sustainability of arts and culture. and work,” Ms Killham said. concerns to the attention of the Minis- To be able to meet these require- ter for Local Government and expect ments, a Council must demonstrate a response from the Minister soon.” 30 per cent loss of income from Mr Donoghue told council the Grants cash splash helps Leeton COVID-19. loan from State Treasury (T-Corp) was LEETON free-standing stove and oven to assist in delivering “This is almost impossible for each misleading. A STOVE to encourage cooking skills among Scouts cooking programs and developing the skills of young and every Council as the combined “T-Corp will only lend to Coun- and art workshops are among the projects approved people. operations are considered in this total,” cils with at least 95 per cent of their for funding under the Round Two of the 2019-2020 • Lions Club of Leeton – $1,000. To cover the Mr Donoghue said. investments in the major banks, Community Strengthening Grants scheme. cost of purchasing books as part of their literacy “Councils believe it should only and as we have a signi cant portfolio Leeton Shire Council has approved eight applica- program. This program provides children born in relate to the business arms, such as invested in Community Banks that tions for funding totalling $13,000 under the scheme. Leeton Shire with a book each year up to the age theatres or pools.” support our communities, we would Councillor Tony Reneker said Council provides of four. The Emergency Services Levy was not comply. opportunities to community groups and organisations • Parkrun Australia – $2,500. To assist in covering the subject of much heartache last “The big four banks have pulled to establish, strengthen and/or implement projects some of the costs associated in running a parkrun year when it was put on Councils late in out of all our towns in the shire and to bene t the local community by providing seed in Leeton. The Parkrun will encourage social the budget process. the only shopfronts we have are funding under the scheme. cohesion, promote health and wellbeing and also Last year’s amount of $13.6 million community bank, and we think it Grant recipients successful in their funding provide economic bene ts. was paid for by the state government is important we support banks that applications towards projects under Round Two: • Sarah Tiffen – auspiced by Leeton Historic after a backlash from Local Government. support us.” • Leeton Art Society – $1,750. To run a John Hydro Hotel – $2,000. To provide further support for This year the ESL has increased Prime Minister Scott Morrison Wilson Art Workshop in Leeton. An opportunity for the Writer in Residence Program – PHASE 2, building to $32.8 million without any reasons announced on Friday a $1.8 billion community members to receive tutorship from an on the legacy of an active writers’ group and providing given or transparency associated with boost for local government through artist of a high calibre. an avenue for learning, creativity, community projects the signi cant rise,” Mr Donoghue said. road and community projects. • Leeton Aviators Club – $1,450. To modernise and collaboration. “Council’s contribution this year The package of support will help the clubhouse by replacing the oor coverings in the • Yanco Wamoon Football Club – $2,000. To cover would be an increase of slightly over local councils support jobs and club house to make it a more attractive venue. costs of lodging a development application for the $87,000. businesses by delivering priority • Leeton Can Assist – $1,000. To cover the cost of fuel women’s changeroom and shelter. The facilities will “It is a little confusing as to how projects focused on infrastructure for community members receiving cancer treatment. provide a better sense of value, social inclusion, something could be considered a upgrades and maintenance. • Leeton Scouts – $1,300. To purchase an electric security and safety for the female athletes. Club coffee and takeaway thanks to JobKeeper LOCKHART beverages from Monday to Thurs- their coffees,” Mrs Anderson said. The club services the community nights the club has missed out THE Federal Government’s JobKeep- days between 9am to 5pm and from “Unfortunately, all of the staff by providing a venue for committee on signi cant cash ow. er allowance has allowed the Lock- Friday to Sunday we offer Chinese had to be let go, however now meetings, seniors groups and sewing “Our beverage suppliers have hart Ex-Servicemen’s Club to rehire takeaway,” manager and committee with JobKeeper I have been able to groups. been reasonably good, allowing three staff to keep travellers and secretary Bronwyn Anderson said. re-hire three staff members.” “We have some locals that come us to return any unopen kegs. residents supplied with coffee and The club received a coffee machine The loss of the business since down for a cup of tea and stay here “Anything getting close to being meals. just prior to the shut-down, which COVID-19 will also impact upon the all day just for the company,” out of date we have been selling for Once COVID-19 caused the clo- provided an additional service for local community. “We have made sure to check in special prices on our Facebook page.” sure of the club’s regular services, customers passing through town. “Because we have limited cashow our locals and make sure they are Mrs Anderson plans to install the Lockhart Ex-Servicemen’s Club “Because some of the other we may not be able to support local coping through this time. hygiene stations throughout the transitioned to offer takeaway only. businesses had been closed in town, committees and clubs as we have Without the Anzac Day cele- club and will instruct for regular “We have been selling takeaway travellers were coming to us for done in the past,” Mrs Anderson said. bration, members draws and trivia cleaning of the pokie machines.

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Narrandera Argus www.narranderaargus.com.au Wednesday, May 27, 2020 — 7 May 27 – June 2

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WEDNESDAY MAY 27 MAY WEDNESDAY 4:35 The Dengineers 5:05 Mustangs FC 3:55 Bananas In Pyjamas 4:35 Molly 12:00 ABC News At Noon 12:30 2:50 Antiques Roadshow 3:20 4:10 PBS Newshour 5:10 Chinese 5:30 Dragons: Race To The Edge 6:00 And Mack 5:00 Rusty Rivets 5:35 National Press Club Address 1:30 Movie: “The Day The Earth Dating With The Parents (PG) (In The Penguins Of Madagascar 6:30 Operation Nella The Princess Knight 5:55 Floogals 6:25 ABC News 3:00 ABC News Afternoons 4:00 Caught Fire” (PG) (’61) Stars: Janet Munro Mandarin) 6:10 Takeshi’s Castle (PG) 6:35 The Ouch! 7:00 Deadly Dinosaurs (PG) 7:30 Shaun Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:55 Andy’s Afternoon Briefing 5:00 ABC Newshour 6:00 5:20 Miss Marple (PG) 6:30 Antiques Road- Orville (M) 7:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Count- The Sheep 8:00 The Adventures Of Puss In Wild Adventures 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News show 7:30 Fawlty Towers (PG) 8:50 Midsomer down (M) 8:30 Movie: “Time Bandits” (PG) Boots 8:35 Atomic Puppet 9:10 Teenage 8:30 Friday Night Dinner (PG) 8:55 Gavin And 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business Murders (PG) 11:00 Law & Order: Criminal (’81) Stars: Sean Connery 10:35 Movie: “Army Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 9:30 Japanizi: Stacey (M) 9:25 A Moody Christmas (M) 9:50 9:02 The Drum 10:00 The World With Beverley Intent (PG) 11:55 The Rockford Files (M) 1:00 Of Darkness” (M) (’92) Stars: Bruce Campbell Going, Going, Gong! 9:55 rage (PG) Upper Middle Bogan (M) O’Connor 11:00 ABC Nightly News 11:30 7.30 Home Shopping 1:30 Footy Classified (M) 12:20 Movie: “Prince Avalanche” (PG) (’13)

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12:00 My Greek Odyssey 1:00 2:00 Futurama (PG) 2:30 The 12:00 Kid’s Baking Champion- 12:00 NCIS (PG) 1:00 WIN’s All 3:00 Everybody Loves Raymond Auction Squad 2:00 Million Dollar Simpsons (PG) 4:00 Deadliest ships 1:00 The Kitchen (PG) 2:00 Australian News 2:00 My Life Is (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier Minute 3:00 Harry’s Practice 3:30 Mighty Roads (PG) 5:00 American Restoration (PG) Chopped (PG) 3:00 One Tree Hill (PG) 4:00 Murder (M) 3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) Planes (PG) 4:30 Railway Restorations (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars How I Met Your Mother (PG) 4:30 The Simp- Mission Impossible (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: Enter- 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 Seinfeld (PG) 9:00 The 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Fast & Furious 6” (M) (’13) sons (PG) 7:30 Cold Case (M) 8:30 The Men- prise (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Middle (M) 10:30 Seinfeld (PG) 11:30 The Late Hunt 7:30 Father Brown (M) 8:30 Judge John Stars: Vin Diesel 11:10 Sarah Connor Chron- talist (M) 9:30 Without A Trace (M) 10:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Hawaii Late Show With James Corden (M) 12:30 Deed (M) 11:00 Jonathan Creek (M) 1:00 Brit icles (M) 12:10 Elite Tactical Unit (M) 12:10 Bones (M) 11:30 How To Get Away With Five-O (M) 10:30 NCIS (M) 12:30 Home Shop- Home Shopping 1:30 Posh Frock Shop 2:00 Cops (M) 2:00 Escape To The Country Deadliest Roads (PG) Murder (M) 12:30 Revolution (MA15+) ping 2:00 Blue Bloods (M) 2:55 Cheers (PG) Brides Of Beverly Hills (PG) THURSDAY MAY 28 MAY THURSDAY 4:35 The Dengineers 5:05 Mustangs FC 3:55 Bananas In Pyjamas 4:35 Molly 12:00 ABC News At Noon 3:00 3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 4:10 PBS Newshour 5:10 Chinese 5:30 Dragons: Race To The Edge 6:00 And Mack 5:00 Rusty Rivets 5:35 ABC News Afternoons 4:00 After- Movie: “Barnacle Bill” (G) (’57) Dating With The Parents (PG) (In The Penguins Of Madagascar 6:30 Operation Nella The Princess Knight 5:55 Floogals 6:25 noon Briefing 5:00 ABC Newshour 6:00 ABC Stars: Alec Guinness 5:20 Miss Marple (PG) Mandarin) 6:10 Takeshi’s Castle (PG) 6:35 The Ouch! 7:00 Deadly Dinosaurs (PG) 7:30 Shaun Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:55 Andy’s Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Movie: “Jason Orville (M) 8:25 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Count- The Sheep 8:00 The Adventures Of Puss In Wild Adventures 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:02 Bourne” (M) (’16) Stars: Matt Damon 9:55 down (M) 9:25 Future Man (MA15+) 10:30 The Boots 8:35 Atomic Puppet 9:10 Teenage 8:30 Fleabag (MA15+) 9:00 High Fidelity The Drum 10:00 The World With Beverley Chicago Med (M) 10:55 Behind Bars - The Handmaid’s Tale (MA15+) 11:25 Shot By Kern Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 9:30 Japanizi: (MA15+) 9:30 Killing Eve (MA15+) 10:10 O’Connor 11:00 ABC Nightly News 11:30 7.30 World’s Toughest Prisons (M) 12:00 The Rock- (MA15+) 11:55 The Longest Day In Chang’an Going, Going, Gong! 9:55 rage (PG) Catastrophe (M) 12:00 ABC Late News 12:15 The Business ford Files (M) (M) (In Mandarin) 12:40 12 Monkeys (MA15+)

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) 5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30 6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World 10:00 Gardening Australia [s] 11:30 Keith [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 NINE’s News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 TBA 2:00 Jamie: English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Haring Uncovered (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News Movie: “Justice For Natalee Holloway” (M) Movie: “Three To Tango” (M) (’99) Stars: Keep Cooking And Carry On [s] 3:00 Judge Newshour 2:00 The Point 3:00 NITV News: [s] 1:00 Foreign Correspondent [s] 1:30 (’11) Stars: Stephen Amell 2:00 The Daily Matthew Perry 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Nula 3:30 Living Black 4:30 Great American Australian Story (PG) [s] 2:00 Death In Para- Edition (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 NINE’s News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 Best Of The Railroad Journeys (PG) 5:30 Letters And dise (M) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 Poh’s Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS Kitchen [s] 4:35 Gruen (PG) [s] 5:10 Grand [s] 6:00 7Prime News [s] 7:00 Better Homes [s] 7:30 NRL: Sydney Roosters v South First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project World News 7:30 The Beach (M) 10:30 SBS Designs [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News And Gardens [s] 8:30 Movie: “Last Cab To Sydney Rabbitohs *Live* From Bankwest (PG) [s] 7:30 Jamie: Keep Cooking And Carry World News Late 11:00 Movie: “Byzantium” [s] 7:30 Gardening Australia [s] 8:30 Top Of Darwin” (M) (’15) Stars: Michael Caton 10:50 Stadium [s] 9:45 Friday Night Knock Off [s] On [s] 8:30 The Graham Norton Show (PG) [s] (MA15+) (’12) Stars: Gemma Arterton 1:05 The The Lake (M) [s] 9:35 Grantchester (M) [s] TBA 12:05 Movie: “Point Last Seen” (M) (’98) 10:45 Movie: “Snitch” (M) (’13) Stars: Dwayne 9:10 TBA 10:10 TBA 10:40 The Project (PG) Looming Tower (M) (In English/ Arabic) 3:00 10:20 ABC Late News [s] 10:35 The Virus (PG) Stars: Dana Reilly 2:00 Home Shopping Johnson 12:50 9Honey Hacks (PG) [s] 1:00 [s] 11:10 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:10 The Truth About Your Health (M) 4:00 First [s] 10:55 The Weekly [s] 11:20 rage (MA15+) Outback Brothers (PG) [s] The Project (PG) [s] Australians (PG)

12:00 House Of Wellness 1:00 2:00 Prospectors (PG) 3:00 Amer- 12:00 Kid’s Baking Champion- 12:00 NCIS (PG) 1:00 WIN’s All 3:00 Everybody Loves Raymond Auction Squad 2:00 Million Dollar ican Restoration (PG) 4:00 Full ships 1:00 The Kitchen (PG) 2:00 Australian News 2:00 Walker, (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier Minute 3:00 Harry’s Practice 3:30 Air Crash Custom Garage (PG) 5:00 Pawn Stars Chopped (PG) 3:10 Cake Wars (PG) 4:10 The Texas Ranger (M) 3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) Investigations (PG) 4:30 RSPCA Animal Australia (PG) 5:30 Pawnography (PG) 6:00 Simpsons (PG) 6:40 Movie: “Inside Out” (PG) 3:30 Mission: Impossible (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 Seinfeld (PG) 9:00 Rescue (PG) 5:00 Medical Emergency (PG) American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) (’15) Stars: Amy Poehler 8:30 Movie: “Mighty Enterprise (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) Friends (PG) 10:30 Seinfeld (PG) 11:30 The 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain 7:30 Movie: “The Lone Ranger” (M) (’13) Joe Young” (PG) (’98) Stars: Charlize Theron 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Late Late Show With James Corden (M) 12:30 Hunt 7:30 Heathrow (PG) 8:30 Billy Connolly: Stars: Johnny Depp 10:30 Movie: “Zero Dark 10:45 Movie: “A Perfect World” (M) (’93) Stars: Walker, Texas Ranger (M) 10:30 Hawaii Five- Home Shopping 1:30 Posh Frock Shop 2:00 FRIDAY MAY 29 MAY FRIDAY Great American Trail Thirty” (M) (’12) Stars: Jessica Chastain Bradley Whitford 1:45 Home Shopping O (M) 12:30 Home Shopping 2:00 Cheers (PG) Brides Of Beverly Hills (PG)

4:35 The Dengineers 5:05 Mustangs FC 3:55 Bananas In Pyjamas 4:35 Molly 12:00 ABC News At Noon 3:00 3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 4:10 PBS Newshour 5:10 PopAsia 5:30 Dragons: Race To The Edge 6:00 And Mack 5:00 Rusty Rivets 5:35 ABC News Afternoons 4:30 Friday Movie: “The Constant Husband” TV (PG) 6:10 Takeshi’s Castle (PG) The Penguins Of Madagascar 6:30 Operation Nella The Princess Knight 5:55 Floogals 6:25 Briefing 5:00 ABC Newshour 6:00 ABC Even- (G) (’55) Stars: Rex Harrison 5:20 Miss Marple 6:35 The Orville (M) 7:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Ouch! 7:00 Movie: “Leap!” (AKA ‘Ballerina’) Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:55 Andy’s ing News 6:30 Friday Briefing 7:00 ABC (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Poirot Does Countdown (M) 8:30 Party Of Five (M) (G) (’16) Stars: Elle Fanning 8:25 Good Game Wild Adventures 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) National News 7:45 The Virus 8:00 ABC News (PG) 8:40 Movie: “Bridget Jones’s Baby” (G) (In English/ Spanish) 9:20 Live PD: Police Pa- Spawn Point 8:50 Voltron: Legendary 8:25 Absolutely Fabulous (PG) 9:00 Extras (M) Tonight 8:15 Planet America’s Fireside Chat (’16) Stars: Renee Zellweger 11:05 Movie: trol (M) 10:10 My Extreme Life (M) 11:05 The Defender (PG) 9:10 Slugterra 9:35 Teenage 9:30 Black Books (M) 9:55 Blackadder (PG) 9:02 The Drum 10:00 The World With Beverley “Alfie” (M) (’04) Stars: Jude Law 1:10 The Feed 11:35 Game Of Bros (PG) (In English/ Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 10:25 Parks And Recreation (PG) O’Connor 11:00 ABC Nightly News Rockford Files (M) 2:20 Explore Moments Maori/ Samoan/ Tongan) 12:35 Unreal (M)

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12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 Call The Midwife 12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing [s] 5:00 Seven 12:00 Knights To Remember (PG) [s] 12:30 12:00 Bondi Rescue [s] 12:30 Pooches At Play 2:00 Small Business Secrets (PG) 2:30 Tennis (PG) [s] 1:30 Father Brown (M) [s] 2:15 Are You News At 5 [s] 5:30 Border Security - Austra- Outback Brothers (PG) [s] 1:00 Animal [s] 1:00 TBA 2:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 2:30 3:00 The Body Coach (PG) 3:55 Gadget Man Autistic? (PG) [s] 3:05 Dream Gardens [s] 3:35 lia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 6:00 7Prime News [s] Embassy (PG) [s] 1:30 World’s Greatest Natu- Seafood Escape [s] 3:00 What’s Up Down 4:25 Great British Food Revival 5:30 Story Of Grand Designs Australia [s] 4:30 Landline [s] 7:00 The Latest Seven News [s] 7:30 Movie: ral Wonders [s] 2:30 Delish [s] 3:00 Movie: Under? [s] 3:30 Farm To Fork [s] 4:00 Three Europe (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 8 Out 5:00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery [s] 5:30 “Unstoppable” (M) (’10) Stars: Denzel Wash- “Wild Wild West” (PG) (’99) Stars: Will Smith Veg And Meat [s] 4:30 My Market Kitchen [s] Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) 8:30 Movie: Midsomer Murders (PG) [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] ington 9:20 Movie: “Armageddon” (M) (’98) 5:00 NINE News [s] 5:30 Getaway (PG) [s] 6:00 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) “Hunt For The Wilderpeople” (PG) (’16) Stars: 7:30 Shakespeare And Hathaway (PG) [s] 8:20 Stars: Bruce Willis 12:10 Quantico: The Con- NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] [s] 7:00 The Dog House (PG) [s] 8:00 Ambu- Taika Waititi 10:20 Spin (M) (In French) 1:20 Call The Midwife (PG) [s] 9:20 Mystery Road science Code/ Fear And Flesh (M) [s] 2:00 7:30 The Voice (PG) [s] 9:10 Movie: “Pitch lance Australia (PG) [s] 9:30 999: What’s Your The Kimberley Cruise 4:05 The Naked Truth (M) [s] 10:15 Unforgotten (M) [s] Home Shopping Perfect 3” (PG) (’17) Stars: Anna Kendrick Emergency (M) [s] (M) (In English/ Mandarin)

3:00 Creek To Coast 3:30 Week- 4:00 Movie: “Battle For The 4:45 The Simpsons (PG) 5:15 3:00 The Offroad Adventure Show 4:00 Will & Grace (PG) 5:00 Rules ender 4:00 Bargain Hunt 5:00 Planet Of The Apes” (PG) (’73) Movie: “Surf’s Up” (G) (’07) Stars: 4:00 Which Car (PG) 4:30 Austra- Of Engagement (PG) 6:00 Friends Building The Dream 6:00 Make It Yours 6:30 Stars: Roddy McDowall 6:00 American James Woods 7:00 Movie: “Willy Wonka And lia By Design 5:00 Escape Fishing 5:30 Star (PG) 9:00 Have You Been Paying Attention? The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn (PG) 8:30 Escape Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 The Chocolate Factory” (G) (’71) Stars: Gene Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Diagnosis Murder (M) (M) 10:00 The Graham Norton Show (M) 10:30 To The Country 11:30 Make It Yours 12:00 Movie: “Ender’s Game” (PG) (’13) Stars: Abig- Wilder 9:10 Movie: “Father Figures” (M) (’17) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 NCIS: New Orleans 2 Broke Girls (M) 11:30 The Middle (PG) 12:30 Escape To The Country ail Breslin Stars: Robert Jon Mello (MA15+) 10:20 NCIS: Los Angeles (M) Undercover Girlfriends (M)

6:00 The Penguins Of Madagascar 6:30 5:00 Rusty Rivets 5:40 Play School 5:00 ABC News 5:30 The Mix 6:00 4:20 Movie: “It’s A Mad Mad Mad 5:00 Happy Endings (M) 6:50 Alone

SATURDAY MAY 30 MAY SATURDAY Taking The Next Step 7:00 Deadly 60: Celebrity Covers 6:10 Dog Loves ABC News Weekend 6:30 Barrie Mad World” (PG) (’63) Stars: (PG) 7:40 Stargate SG-1 (M) 8:30 South Africa (PG) 7:30 The Zoo 7:50 Horrible Books 6:25 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom Cassidy’s One Plus One 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Milton Berle 7:30 Movie: “The Imitation Ancient Aliens (M) 9:20 American Gods Histories (PG) 8:20 Danger Mouse 9:05 Teen- 6:55 Andy’s Wild Adventures 7:30 Spicks And Australian Story 8:00 ABC News Weekend Game” (M) (’14) Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch (MA15+) 11:30 After The Shootings (M) 12:25 age Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 9:30 Japanizi: Specks (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:10 Four Corners 9:00 ABC News Weekend 9:45 Movie: “A Beautiful Mind” (M) (’01) Stars: Movie: “Byzantium” (MA15+) (’12) Stars: Going, Going, Gong! 8:30 Live At The Apollo (M) 9:15 QI (M) 9:30 Foreign Correspondent 10:00 ABC News Russell Crowe Gemma Arterton

12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 Landline [s] 1:30 12:00 House Of Wellness [s] 1:00 Movie: 12:00 TBA 1:00 World’s Greatest Journeys 12:00 This Is Mexico (PG) [s] 12:30 Taste Of 3:00 Football: FIFA World Cup Classic Austra- Gardening Australia [s] 2:30 Restoration Aus- “North By Northwest” (PG) (’59) Stars: Cary (PG) [s] 2:00 Targa Great Barrier Reef 2019 [s] Australia [s] 1:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 1:15 lia v Japan 2006 5:00 Small Business Secrets tralia (PG) [s] 3:30 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus Grant 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens [s] 3:00 NRL: Penrith Panthers v Newcastle Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] 2:30 Good Chef (PG) 5:35 We Bugged Hitler’s Phone (PG) 6:30 One [s] 4:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Sydney Week- Knights *Live* From Campbelltown Stadium Bad Chef [s] 3:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 3:30 SBS World News 7:35 London: 2,000 Years Of 4:30 The Mix [s] 5:00 Antiques Roadshow [s] ender [s] 6:00 7Prime News [s] 7:00 House [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 The Voice (PG) [s] Farm To Fork [s] 4:00 Which Car (PG) [s] 4:30 History (PG) 8:30 The Clinton Affair (M) 10:25 6:00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] Rules - High Stakes (PG) [s] 8:30 TBA 10:30 8:30 60 Minutes (PG) [s] 9:30 NINE News [s] RPM [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News Filthy Rich And Homeless (M) 11:20 Tin Star 6:30 Compass [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:40 What The Killer Did Next: Sian Roberts (M) [s] 10:00 Inside Crime (M) [s] 11:00 See No Evil [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 7:30 (MA15+) 1:05 North To South: The Full Jour- Grand Designs NZ [s] 8:30 Operation Buffalo 11:30 The Blacklist (MA15+) [s] 12:30 Home (M) [s] 12:00 The Brokenwood Mysteries (M) Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] 9:00 FBI (M) [s] ney 3:25 Exodus: Our Journey (M) 4:30 Great (M) [s] 9:25 Killing Eve (M) [s] Shopping [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 11:00 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] British Railway Journeys

3:00 Movie: “Kissin’ Cousins” (G) 4:30 Merv Hughes Fishing (PG) 3:50 Movie: “Willy Wonka And 2:30 Planes Gone Viral (PG) 3:30 4:30 The Middle (PG) 5:00 Rules (’64) Stars: Elvis Presley 5:00 5:00 Inside West Coast Customs The Chocolate Factory” (G) (’71) Car Crash Global: Caught On Of Engagement (PG) 6:00 Friends M*A*S*H (PG) 7:00 The Vicar Of Dibley (PG) (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars: Gene Wilder 6:00 The Simpsons (PG) Camera (PG) 4:30 What’s Up Down Under (PG) 9:00 Dating #NoFilter (M) 10:00 Will & 8:20 Mrs Brown’s Boys (M) 9:40 Miranda (PG) Stars (PG) 7:30 Border Security - Australia’s 8:30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares UK (M) 5:00 COPS (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) Grace (PG) 12:00 2 Broke Girls (M) 12:30 10:20 What A Carry On (PG) 11:40 Movie: Front Line (PG) 8:30 Movie: “The Day After 9:30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (M) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 9:25 BH90210 (M) 1:30 Rules Of Engagement (PG) “Kissin’ Cousins” (G) (’64) Stars: Elvis Presley Tomorrow” (PG) (’03) Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal 10:30 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell (M) Law & Order: SVU (M) 10:20 48 Hours (M) 2:30 Fresh Off The Boat (PG) 3:30 Frasier (PG) SUNDAY MAY 31 MAY SUNDAY 6:00 The Penguins Of Madagascar (PG) 5:00 Rusty Rivets 5:35 Nella The 5:00 ABC News 5:30 The World 5:00 Movie: “The 7th Dawn” (PG) 5:15 Yokayi Footy 5:50 India With 6:30 Taking The Next Step 7:00 The Princess Knight 5:55 Floogals 6:25 This Week 6:00 ABC News Week- (’64) Stars: William Holden 7:30 Guy Martin (PG) 6:45 Travel Man Wonderful World Of Puppies 7:40 Shaun The Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:55 Andy’s end 6:30 The Breakfast Couch 7:00 ABC Death In Paradise (M) 8:40 Movie: “The Power (PG) 7:40 Hunting Hitler (PG) 9:20 Movie: “My Sheep 8:00 The Adventures Of Puss In Boots Wild Adventures 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) News Weekend 8:02 Insiders 9:00 ABC News Of One” (PG) (’92) Stars: Morgan Freeman Awkward Sexual Adventure” (MA15+) (’12) 8:20 Danger Mouse 9:10 Teenage Mutant 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (M) 8:30 Whose Line Weekend 9:30 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One 11:10 ER (M) 12:00 The Rockford Files (PG) Stars: Emily Hampshire 11:15 Insight 12:15 Ninja Turtles (PG) Is It Anyway? (M) 9:15 Live At The Apollo (M) 10:00 ABC News 10:30 Australian Story 1:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Dangerman (PG) Movie: “Terraferma” (M) (’11)

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Narrandera Argus www.narranderaargus.com.au Wednesday, May 27, 2020 — 9 Gardening chaos NARRANDERA’S Shady Gum Nursery local demand. proprietor Annie Sutcliffe Young can “On one weekend alone we sold attest to the fact that taking the time  ve pallet loads of potting mix and to care for plants or potter in the gar- are still experiencing shortages, but den is helping locals to relieve some of we expect that to ease off somewhat the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. when the colder weather arrives.” “The pandemic has been a silver Annie directed readers to a Face- lining in relation to making people book page called Garden Relief, which take stock and realise what’s important supports Beyond Blue, as proof of in life,” she said. the mental bene ts of gardening. “Gardening has been a godsend UNSW Sydney experts agree with mentally and keeping everyone sane.” Annie, with plant ecologist Professor For 21 days straight the nursery Angela Moles, Director of the Evolu- has been at out keeping up with the tion and Ecology Research Centre, demand. Early rain, followed by the end extolling the bene ts of gardening both of the drought, the COVID 19 pandemic at home and in the community. and the cancellation of winter sport “My garden at home attracts the meant people had free time to enjoy local wildlife, so when rainbow lorikeets their gardens. come to visit for the nectar from the “It’s been chaotic here in regard to native flowers our kids love going the logistics of keeping up supplies to outside to watch them – just one of the meet the increased local demand and many bene ts of having a good garden,” at the same time keeping freight costs she said. down to be competitive,” she said. “I also spruced up a shared patch Two bison with their new baby at Altina Wildlife Park. People have adopted animals via social media “Earlier on in the pandemic peo- of grass in my community with lots to keep the zoo viable. Photo contributed. ple were going ballistic for vegetable of plants – my neighbours stopped to seedlings fearing that there might be a talk to me, shared gardening tips and shortage like the toilet paper situation said: ‘Wow, well done, that looks so New babies at Altina zoo and the larger nursery outlets were much better.’ ALTHOUGH the income has stopped, the expenses funding our park’s circumstances will be assessed manipulating the market and ordering “I’ve found that getting involved have stayed the same at Darlington Point’s Altina and we will need to qualify,” Mrs Altin said. vast amounts of stock. We have been with a gardening project is a wonderful Wildlife Park. Some of the staff were stood down during the doing our very best keeping up with thing.” Altina Wildlife Park co-founder and managing initial closure, however Mrs Altin now has all of director Gloria Altin heeded early warnings and the original staff back as the Job Keeper money starts closed the park to the public before many other coming in. zoos across the country. “We will comply with state restrictions when we “We wanted to be socially responsible and not choose to reopen and we will ensure to take extra risk the virus getting transmitted between our visitors,” precautions with all of our animals, especially the Mrs Altin said. monkeys,” Mrs Altin said. “Feed costs and staff wages are the biggest costs, Altina Wildlife Park is involved with many however the park’s main priority is keeping the conservation programs and the breeding programs animals fed and healthy.” have been maintained during the shutdown. The park has borrowed money as well as applied “We were able to move the maned wolf species for Job Keeper to help cover costs and keep staff from being critically endangered to being endangered employed. through our conservation program at Altina. “Our community has been helping out where “We have had a lot of babies born over this time, they can. Some people have adopted animals via of particular note we have 11 Addax antelope born our website and everyone has been sending their this year that have all survived. thoughts and well wishes, which we are very grateful “The Addax are a critically endangered species for,” Mrs Altin said. and we are learning more than ever about these species.” Altina Wildlife Park is a part of the Australasian Altina have a particular interest in hooved species Zoo and Aquarium Association, which have negotiat- and are interested in importing some new animals ed $94 million to be distributed around various zoos following the appropriate planning and protocols that are part of the association. are in place to manage the health and welfare of Annie Sutcliffe-Young and Narrandera gardener Doreen Citharel at the “In order to receive any of the association’s the animals. nursery. Photo: Rustty Lake-Connolly.

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10 — Wednesday, May 27, 2020 www.narranderaargus.com.au Narrandera Argus Army saved from epidemic Community care THE late Dr H O Lethbridge, in an MURRUMBIDGEE Local face appointment is most ap- autobiography he started writing before Health District is encourag- propriate,” Ms Stephens said. his death, outlined his experiences ing local people requiring “In some instance, we working in hospitals throughout the community-based treatment may be able to deliver care First World War when he saved the Army for new or ongoing health at home. If people would from a serious epidemic. conditions to call 1800 654 324 rather not have community The excerpts were of particular for the latest details on how health workers coming to relevance to the current situation in to access care. their homes, we can also Australia with the coronavirus pandemic MLHD Community Care organise for them to attend in an intended autobiography written Manager Summa Stephens a clinic instead. before he died in 1944. said COVID-19 has changed “Community health The quote appeared in his biography, the way many community services have always been ‘The Great White Father’, written by his health services are being tailored to individual pa- nephew Bill Oliver and published in 1999. delivered locally. tient needs, based on options Dr Lethbridge was a doctor in Nar- Community based staff available in their local area, randera for 36 years. With his wife Gwen (such as allied health profes- and that flexibility hasn’t they lived in the house ‘Maranoa’ opposite sionals, community nurses, changed.” the Anglican Hall in Audley Street. counselling services) and Community care services Dr Lethbridge signed up in 1915 and specialty services (such as include community nurses, went to Flanders and fought at the battle respiratory coordinators physiotherapists, respiratory of the Somme. He wrote a concise and and diabetes educators) had care, occupational thera- detailed diary of his four years working embraced technology in pists, speech pathologists, in various hospitals in Europe during order to reduce any risk to integrated care, dietitians, the war. vulnerable clients and con- palliative care, nurses, This is what he wrote: tinue caring for people within women’s health, child and “My pride looking back on the war community settings. family nurses, diabetes years is that I did prevent typhus from “When people call the educators, counselling and getting into the trenches in France. Community Care Intake tuberculosis services. I was in charge of the isolation Compound Service they will be asked The Community Care at Marseilles and a boat from Egypt, a series of questions to de- Intake Service (1800 654 324) with 2000 personnel, had arrived. I got termine their service needs operates from 8.30am until a note – ‘please admit Lt Donaldson of and if a telehealth or face-to- 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. South African Scottish suffering from Dr H Lethbridge, nearest to the camera, rides in a street parade in Narrandera meningitis.’ during the 1950s. Photo contributed. I had seen enough meningitis in Aged care restrictions private practise and at Liverpool and wandering up the lovely pine clad slope They all looked wise and determined MURRUMBIDGEE Local Health District (MLHD) has announced Egypt to know it – I had looked after where I had my groups of tents with not to miss another typhus, declared some relaxation around visitation in Aged Care residences them in Egypt and had a little patho- their different colour stones around them. this was the diagnosis. One of them and these are now in force at aged care facilities in Narrandera. logical department where I hunted for These stones were to keep the germs thought he might condescend to ask me. Opal Narrandera will allow two visitors for two hours the germ. ‘in bounds’ and they did so. Thanks to “This man is getting smallpox”, I said. twice a week, in line with the changes. I knew this man was not meningitis two marvellous Australian sisters and “Ridiculous nonsense” was the reply. MLHD’s Aged Care Manager Rosemary Garthwaite said the good orderlies the diphtheria, scarlet as I lumbar-punctured him and saw “Certainly,” said I. original measures were put in place to safe guard elderly residents the pebechiae on the legs. I said to Col fever, small pox and relapsing fever and who are vulnerable against the COVID virus. Next morning at dawn filled with Dick who was giving the anaesthetic other germs stayed behind their circle The District’s “two by two” strategy will allow each resident “This man is a typhus.” I had not seen of coloured stones and no cross enthusiasm I went to his tent and up to two designated visitors per day for a maximum of two hours. one before but chanced on the diagnosis infection occurred. there were spotty papules all over the “We will be enabling up to two designated people to visit and then realised it was true. In the middle of this visit, ‘barbed- forehead. family or friends in our residential aged care facilities for up The 2000 men were ready to go north wire Jimmy (I called him this) the typhus Both this man and the typhus patient to two hours each day,” Ms Garthwaite said. – were in fact in the train – when out case, now convalescent, strolled past recovered. The Queensland nurse who “This is an increase from one visitor for one hour only and came the DDMS Marseilles and the with very little on and a towel over his ‘specialled’ the small pox was a volunteer.” is congruent with the easing of restrictions we are seeing Col. And the Major who had sent the man shoulder. When recommending Dr Lethbridge elsewhere across the state and will be viewed regularly in line up. They said my diagnosis was absurd. “Who is that?” said the General. for a move to another hospital, his with state and commonwealth directions.” I stuck to it. “That is the typhus case”, said I meekly. commanding of cer said in his letter: Ms Garthwaite asks visitors and the community to be mindful The DDMS had the men detrained and “Typhus! typhus! What’s he doing out ‘Capt. Lethbridge by his ability and when visiting elderly people. segregated and the next day a second of his tent? Have barbed wire put round knowledge, along with Lieut Colonel “Our key priority is to prevent elderly residents from case of typhus was brought down by it at once.” Martin, intercepted at Marseilles three becoming infected,” Ms Garthwaite said. the two RAMC Of cers, who in a magnif- “But,” I said meekly “he is not infec- cases of typhus fever from Battalions “We understand how important social connection is, tious, it is the louse that is infectious, so we encourage people to talk with the facility manager icent spirit of friendship, complimented proceeding to the front and so they, to me on my “diagnosis and my damned not the man.” about how they can connect with their loved one via technology,” a great extent, saved the Army from Australian pigheadedness.” In the middle of this inspection, I was Ms Garthwaite said. An interesting sequel to this was called to see an admission from another a serious epidemic which might have “In many cases, people are able to speak with family that the RMO who pulled the men out big boat. With a temperature of 105 and interfered with all this summer’s members more often that they had been if they were visiting of the train got a DSO for stopping typhus. a copper coloured rash in in the axillae movements. By doing so, they have in person.” Another result was the visit of a full and groins he spelt the preliminary of reected great credit upon the AAMC, MLHD continues to temperature check and ensure appropri- General… who came to ‘smell out’ the smallpox. this Hospital and themselves.” ate hand hygiene measures are in place for all visitors to Aged trouble I can still see our procession, I brought all the other big pots along. It just goes to show, we’ve done it all Care facilities. Visitors are also required to show evidence of General, Colonels and a mere Captain (I) I suggested this was an interesting case. before haven’t we? their 2020 u vaccination. Rediscovering the wonders of Narrandera’s Common WHAT was the Narrandera Common he obviously knew in detail because 1930s brought the Common into like 100 years ago? Does anyone he and his brothers rode their hors- history as a place where home- remember what great grandpa said es there, went shing and grew up less people built a hut or humpy, about it? Or did anyone even ask? with a wonderful play area. Their trapped rabbits, fished, grew I read an excellent article on father owned an adjoining property. vegetables, planted fruit trees Narrandera’s trees by Alan Whitehead Jeffrey said that in the 1950s the and lived a subsistence lifestyle. (president of Murrumbidgee Field Common was an open grassy area Rabbits kept a fair proportion of Naturalists) in which he thanked with big scattered shade trees, our population alive in the 1930s. our predecessors for retaining the pensioners’ huts and their orchards I have not been able to nd out trees on Narrandera Common. and a horse yard on the sand hills. how or when the Common was We certainly have our forebears A ring of posts is all that remains cleared originally: We know the to thank for retaining the giant of the horse yard and Jeffrey pointed early settlers built timber huts or trees, hundreds of years old, scat- out a single g tree, lone survivor better and everyone used rewood tered through the forest, but the of the orchards which were removed up until the end of the 20th century. rest of the trees are 70 years old when fruit y took over the town, I can remember our council maximum. a sad end to part of our history. banning the collection of rewood How did the Common change The billabongs along the canal there relatively recently. Was the and suddenly become forested? embankment were scooped out Common used as a fuelling station The answer was Myxomatosis, to build the channel banks, obvious for the paddle steamers that kept a viral disease introduced in the when you think about it. The ridge the early river towns alive? late forties to control the plague of the pensioners used to walk out Another possibility is the rabbits, plus the 1950 ood, which during ood time is still visible. Wiradjuri People had already cleared happened 70 years ago. Narrandera Common’s official the area for duck hunting. If I nd A ood always germinates thou- title is Narrandera Flora and Fauna the answers to these questions I will sands of Red Gum seeds and since Reserve but most people still use keep you posted. Can anyone help there were no rabbits to eat them, its former name. Town commons me with information? many of the seedlings survived. or village greens were part of the The introduction of koalas is All the smaller trees can be dated landscape in England centuries another story associated with The by subsequent oods. Koalas seem ago and some Australian towns Common as is the invasion of many The common near Rocky Waterholes bridge, on the northern side. to prefer middle sized trees. seem to have followed this practice. species of weeds, burrs, briar roses Photo contributed. Trying to find out what the Narrandera was declared a etc all brought by oods. account of the work on Hawkweed Common? There were also patch- Common was like 70 plus years ago, village in 1863 and the Common We need a “clean up the Com- in Kosciuszko National Park). es of both pinks and yellows on I was lucky to contact Jeffrey Osmond. was probably a place for villagers to mon” or a “Friends of the Common” A happy note to end on: Did the northern hillside of Rocky Water- Jeffrey and Lorraine took me for a keep their horse or cow. campaign. (One of the Field Natu- you see the wonderful display holes bridge. drive around the Common, which The Great Depression of the ralists, Margrit wrote an inspiring of yellow Wilcannia Lilies on the – Betty Bradney Narrandera Argus www.narranderaargus.com.au Wednesday, May 27, 2020 — 11 Avoid water forfeit THE 2019-20 water year ends on biting hard across the state and June 30 and WaterNSW customers are WaterNSW is committed to helping advised remaining water in accounts our customers and make sure they at that time will be subject to the are aware of potential implications carryover rules applicable to the as the water year ends. relevant licence. “To do that,we have improved and Under some Water Sharing Plans included new carryover features to (WSP), licence holders could forfeit WaterNSW’s online Water Accounting water on June 30 if there is more System (iWAS). water in their account allowed under “For customers wanting to assess their WSP. carryover water and maximise your For those customers operating available water, log in to iWAS. For those not registered, call our Customer under the Murrumbidgee regulated Service team on 1300 662 077 to sign up. river WSP, the deadline for Murrum- “The development of new online bidgee regulated water intravalley tools and regular meetings with trading is May 31. stakeholders to update regions on “To avoid forfeiting water, custom- the impacts of drought reflects ers can either use or trade water before WaterNSW’s determination to enhance the cut-off date,” WaterNSW executive our levels of service and make it manager customer and community easier for our customers to run their David Stockler said. businesses.” “Customers need to be aware of For information on water licences the trading rules under their Water and trading, contact the WaterNSW Sharing Plan. helpdesk on 1300 662 077 or visit “We understand the drought is www.waternsw.com.au/trading There are now new carryover features to Water NSW’s online Water Accounting System. Photo: Kim Woods. Good silo hygiene Women’s Gathering GRAIN growers sowing this year’s winter crops may grain treatments applied. nd some nasty surprises when opening their silos 4. Fumigation: In Australia, only fumigant gases postponed to 2021 for the rst time in a while. (eg. phosphine) are registered to deal with If stored grain has not been monitored insect pest infestations in stored grain. To THE NSW Rural Women’s Gathering in next year’s event. since harvest, it is possible that insects have infested achieve effective fumigations, the storage/silo to be held at Forbes on October 23-25 “We know that it is going to be storages, necessitating treatment. must be sealable – gas-tight (AS2628) to hold has been postponed to October 22-24 disappointing for many that the Grains Research and Development Corporation the gas concentration for the required time. 2021. Gathering will not proceed in 2020, (GRDC) Grain Storage Extension Project manager 5. Grain protectants: Used on speci c parcels The Rural Women’s Network in but we want to be able to gather safely Chris Warrick said his team often receives calls of grain like planting seed held on farm, consultation with the 2020 Forbes and want our visitors to see Forbes from growers in autumn after they have discovered or bulk grain where potential grain buy- Rural Women’s Gathering committee and the Central West at its best, once insects while cleaning seed or at sowing. ers have agreed to its use, grain protectant has decided to postpone the event we have worked to recover from “Sometimes this can be due to the fact that their sprays provide another line of defence due to restrictions and challenges the current conditions,” Forbes silos don’t have ladders, so they have been unable to against storage pests. They are designed to around COVID-19 Rural Women’s Gathering Chairperson monitor grain at the top of the silo where insects often deter insects, not kill them. Rural Women’s Network Senior Di Gill said. begin multiplying,” Mr Warrick said. Further practical information and advice Coordinator, Allison Priest, said this “The Committee had the opportunity “The warmer and sometimes more humid air in on best practice grain storage is available via the was the rst time in the 27 year history to review all of the possible scenarios the headspace of a silo is more conducive to insects GRDC’s comprehensive stored grain information of the event that such a decision has that could play out over the next reproducing so they are often found there rst.” hub at www.storedgrain.com.au. had to be made. six months, and agreed that we would Mr Warrick said spray-on protectants applied Mr Warrick also encourages growers and their “This decision wasn’t made lightly prefer to provide early advice to at harvest time to grain set aside for planting seed advisers to contact their regional grain storage expert and has been made in accordance local businesses and to our Gathering is designed to prevent insects for six to nine months. with any concerns or questions by calling the national with federal and state government participants, many who have already “Protectants are not registered for use on grain hotline 1800 WEEVIL (1800 933 845). restrictions around gatherings, with made reservations and bookings. that is already infested with insects because they no known date for when these restric- “The Committee is disappointed, are designed to deter insects – not kill them. tions might be lifted,” Ms Priest said. but know that this is the best possible Each protectant chemistry can also only be applied “In coming to this decision, the option for our rural people, including to a parcel of grain once,” he said. social and nancial impact of post- locals and visitors.” When stored grain insects are detected, fumigation poning the gathering was considered Communities who submitted a of silos is the only control option. along with the need to protect rural proposal to host the 2021 gathering “The only on-farm control options we have to communities from risk of transmission.” have been contacted and advised of kill insects are phosphine, which can be applied by The Forbes Rural Women’s Gath- the changes. Rural Women’s Network growers, ProFume, which can only be applied by ering committee remains operational will contact relevant communities a commercial fumigator, or establishing a controlled and are happy to receive expressions next year when submissions open for atmosphere with nitrogen or carbon dioxide,” of interest from individuals, groups the 2022 Gathering inviting them to Mr Warrick said. and organisations who are keen to update and re-submit their proposal “All of these measures require gas-tight storage host a tour or workshop or to participate should they wish to still host the event. (AS2628) for reliable control results that avoid the development of resistance in insects.” To assist growers with treating stored grain, Mr Warrick has recorded two webinars on fumigating Kirkup appointed as with phosphine and pressure testing silos. The webinar recordings can be found on the GRDC YouTube channel at www. director on LLS board youtube.com/theGRDC/. They are part of a series SUNRICE director and tions and four members induction process, they of grain storage webinar recordings collected at Leeton farmer Gillian including the Chair, will begin their important www.youtube.com/theGRDC/playlists. Kirkup has been elected Barney Hyams, who have work of helping con- Meanwhile, Mr Warrick reminds growers and advis- to a new look Riverina been appointed by the nect Riverina Local Land ers of the top ve practices for successful grain storage: Local Land Services Minister. Services to the land- 1. Aeration cooling: Correctly designed and board. “I welcome the holders and communities managed, it provides cool grain tempera- The other new mem- Riverina Board with its it serves. tures and uniform grain moisture conditions. bers elected are Wag- mix of new and famil- Local Land Services Aeration reduces storage problems with moulds and ga beef cattle producer iar faces,” Local Land Chief Executive Of cer, insect pests, plus maintains a range of grain and consultant Alison Services state-wide chair David Witherdin, said the quality attributes relating to germination, pulse Hamilton, and fourth Richard Bull said. agency looked forward seed colour, oil quality and our quality. generation grazier from “Their combined to working with all 11 2. Hygiene: A high standard of storage Adjungbilly, Bill Kingwill. skills and experience regional boards around facility hygiene is crucial in keeping background Paul Funnell, who will ensure they can the state. pest numbers to a minimum and reducing the operates an irrigation provide strong strate- “We will seek their risk of grain infestation. and mixed farming gic direction to Riverina support as we continue 3. Monitoring: To prevent nasty surprises, property at Collingullie Local Land Services adapting our business undertake monthly checking of grain in A high standard of storage facility hygiene is has been re-elected. over the coming years,” so we can best assist storage for insect pests (sieving/trapping) as crucial in keeping background pest numbers The Board includes he said. land managers amidst well as checking grain quality and temperature. to a minimum and reducing the risk of grain three people who were Once board mem- COVID-19 restrictions,” Keep monthly storage records, including any infestation. Photo: Kim Woods. successful in board elec- bers have completed an Mr Witherdin said. 12 — Wednesday, May 27, 2020 www.narranderaargus.com.au Narrandera Argus Re-evaluating crops CLIMATE change is pushing the He added re-evaluating the crops Riverina into “uncharted territory” and commodities planted; farming of extreme heat, drought, and frost, wind and solar energy by hosting but regional farmers can continue renewable energy projects on farming to thrive with the right planning and properties; and farming carbon could strategies, said experts at the Wagga all be options to boost business Wagga Community Resilience Forum resilience. on Tuesday. “There are opportunities to learn Nearly 60 people attended the online from each other as we rebuild and forum, hosted by Farmers for Climate go ahead stronger than ever. It’s not Action. The event was the rst in a hopeless, it’s just different from series of events connecting experts what you’ve done before,” Professor in psychological resilience, climate Howden said. science, and regenerative agriculture Temperature records show Riverina with regional communities. farmers today are operating in a much Speaking at the event, Mark Howden, hotter and drier environment that Director of the Australian National was unheard of before 1950, with higher University’s Climate Change Institute, frost risk, with conditions predicted said rebuilding after the challenges to deteriorate further if global emissions of the drought, bush res and corona- continue to rise. virus offered an opportunity for River- Wendy Cohen, CEO, Farmers ina farmers to build climate resilience for Climate Action, encouraged the into their farming practices. community to develop its own approach Manildra Group’s Narrandera mill has ramped up production to cope with the huge increase in “Changes in temperatures, rainfall to growing the social fabric of the retail demand for flour. and frost have already affected farm area and becoming even more resilient productivity and pro tability, and are in the face of the challenges posed making less water available for things by COVID-19 and climate change. like irrigation,” he said. “Rural and regional Australia is a Baking pressure on mill “In Australia, there are people who key supporting pillar for a strong na- MANILDRA Group’s Narrandera our mill has been sanitisers and surface disinfectants. The use of these farm quite successfully in places that tional recovery post-COVID 19 and post- operating around the clock to meet the substantial products has skyrocketed as a result of coronavirus,” are like the future Wagga is heading bushfires, but it is being done a demand for our during the COVID-19 pandemic. Manildra Group managing director John Honan said. towards, places that are warmer and disservice in terms of having a clear Mill manager Aaron Hall said retail flour “This includes in the frontline ght by NSW health drier and have more summer dominat- and loud voice with regards to production had substantially increased in line with and essential services workers – who we have been ed rainfall. It’s important to develop policymakers and the media,” in-home consumption. able to equip with the hand sanitiser critical to the a strategy for climate risk management.” Ms Cohen said. “This recent expansion is to do everything we safety of both patients, workers and communities,” can to ensure our is available at your local super- Mr Honan said. Letters to the Editor market,” Mr Hall said. Hand sanitiser with at least 60 per cent alcohol Your say: Manildra Group has also announced the installation as the active ingredient is recommended by the of additional retail packing capacity at the agship World Health Organisation as part of the global Manildra Flour Mill. ght against the coronavirus pandemic. Barley market disruption This new installation will produce more than “This investment will provide more than one 50 million 1kg bags per annum and will occur by the hundred jobs during construction as well as provide end of July. additional ongoing employment opportunities at places downward pressure “Not only are we providing plentiful our for Manildra Group’s ethanol plant,” Mr Honan said. EDITOR, The Australian barley ownership and operational structures. Australia as we have done every year, we’re now “This further investment will provide a much- industry has expressed its deep The organisations making this raising the bar – providing an additional 50 million needed boost to the community of Nowra and the disappointment with the announcement statement and their members; the kilograms of locally-made flour annually from NSW economy.” by the People’s Republic of China to Grains Industry Market Access Forum, our Manildra Flour Mill from July 2020,” Mr Hall said. Family owned Australian business, Manildra place punitive tariffs on Australian Australian Grain Exporters Council, “We’ve seen Australians take up baking and Group’s seven-column, grain-neutral ethanol dis- barley exports to China. This follows GrainGrowers, Grain Producers Aus- consequently, flour and other associated bakery tillery – the largest in Australia – distils premium an anti-dumping and countervailing tralia and Grain Trade Australia fully supplies have been in high demand.” ethyl alcohol into a range of grades for food and subsidy investigations initiated by respect China’s right to conduct these Family-owned Australian business, Manildra Group spirits, pharmaceuticals and personal care products, China in November 2018. investigations and have cooperated fully. produces 100 per cent Australian ours and bakery industrial applications and transport fuels. The People’s Republic of China However, we do not believe the premixes for major Australian retailers, restaurants, Located in Nowra, NSW, Manildra Group uses has imposed a dumping margin of up outcomes announced by China have bakeries and food manufactures at their four NSW only premium GMO-free wheat as a feedstock in to 73.6 per cent and a subsidy margin been adequately substantiated. our mills. the fermentation process. of up to 6.9 per cent on all barley We are con dent that the information “We’re proud to be able to assist the nation during “Manildra Group has been producing ethanol imported from Australia, effective provided by Australian grain industry this crisis – working with retailers and wholesalers since 1992 and we’ve never experienced such an from May 19 2020, in response to its and Government evidenced that: to restock the supermarket shelves,” Mr Hall said. unprecedented level of demand,” Mr Honan said. investigations. • The claim of dumping, causing “Manildra Group has been in the our milling “The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the These tariffs will disrupt and injury to China’s domestic barley industry industry since 1952 and we’ve never experienced importance of local-manufacturing and we would most likely halt exports by arti cially was unsubstantiated; such an unprecedented level of demand.” encourage the nation to continue to support increasing the price of Australian • The Australian grain industry Manildra Group is also Australia’s leading Australian manufacturing, local jobs and buy barley imported to China until the operates in an open, commercial and ethanol producer, making a substantial investment Australian made.” situation is resolved. It is estimated competitive global market; to expand their state-of-the-art distillery, to produce Working with NSW’s Rural and Remote Medical this dispute could cost Australian • The notion of dumping is an additional 90 million litres of ethanol for Services, Manildra Group has provided thousands grain industry and notably rural not consistent with the commercial pharmaceutical and beverage industries. of litres of Stay Safe hand sanitiser for delivery to and regional economies at least realities of the Australian grain industry, “We’ve been operating our world-class distillery rural, remote and indigenous general practices, $A500 million per annum. where export sales are made at values round-the-clock to increase production of pharma- pharmacies, aged care homes, ambulance, police and For a number of years, China has above the purchase price offered to ceutical-grade ethanol, the active ingredient in hand other essential services who need it. been Australia’s largest barley export growers, which is in turn above their market and Australia is the largest cost of production; and supplier of barley to China. This imposed • Australian farmers do not receive National water policy review duty makes Australian barley less countervailing subsidies as claimed. BROAD public consultation is set of reform ideas proposed under been extended to provide house- competitive into the Chinese market Consequently, we are deeply to take place across the southern the NWI. holds, businesses and govern- and has placed signi cant downward disappointed that China has chosen basin as the Morrison Government Reform of the water sector ments with much needed time to pressure on barley values offered to to apply tariffs against the Australian launches a Productivity Commis- has been ongoing over several engage with the Commission on Australian growers. barley industry. sion inquiry into national water decades, with the last Productivity the inquiry. China initiated anti-dumping and The duties will disrupt the Australian policy. Review into the NWI completed The review will be completed countervailing subsidy investigations barley market, cause ongoing market The National Water Initiative in April 2019. in early 2021. regarding Australian barley exports uncertainty and have a significant (NWI) is a shared commitment The Inquiry will also fulfil A national, uni ed response at in November and December 2018. impact on participants in the Austra- by governments to increase the the statutory requirement for all levels of government is essen- The World Trade Organisation (WTO) lian barley industry, including growers ef ciency of Australia’s water use, the second of the Productivity tial to face the current and future de nition of dumping is when exports and grain exporters. provide investment confidence, Commission’s triennial assessments challenges of managing water. are sold at a price lower than the We are also concerned the supply security for rural and of progress towards achieving That is why the Coalition Gov- exporting country’s domestic market, disruption will have an adverse impact urban communities, and provide the objectives and outcomes ernment is committed to working and/or lower than production costs on Chinese customers and industries greater certainty for the environ- of the NWI required by the Water with states and territories to which results in ‘injury’ to the importing that rely on Australian supply. ment. Act 2007. improve water management now country’s domestic production. We call on the Australian govern- The Commission will assess The Commission has been asked and into the future. Australian exporters, industry ment to support Australia’s farmers whether the water reforms agreed to provide further practical advice The Commission will undertake bodies and government provided and exporters by engaging deeply in the National Water Initiative, on ways in which the NWI could broad public consultation, including extensive submissions to China’s Minis- with China in a respectful and mean- along with any other subsequent be improved, including specific with Commonwealth, state and try of Commerce (MOFCOM) as part of ingful way to resolve the issue and reforms adopted by COAG, advice to assist governments territory governments, consum- the investigations. to concurrently and immediately are achieving their intended to progress their commitments ers, environmental industries and These submissions included pursue the WTO Dispute Settlement outcomes. to renew the NWI. Indigenous stakeholders. information regarding every aspect of process to the fullest extent possible. The inquiry will examine Mr Drew Collins has been For further information, or to Australia’s barley industry, covering – Shona Gawel, whether governments have appointed as an Associate Commis- participate in the consultation farm to consumer, data around export General manager grower been successful in achieving the sioner to assist with this inquiry. process, please visit the Commis- and domestic sales programs, company engagement, GrainGrowers objectives, outcomes and timelines Timelines for this review have sion’s website: www.pc.gov.au. Narrandera Argus www.narranderaargus.com.au Wednesday, May 27, 2020 — 13 Murrumbidgee rate Ideas to transform local relief for business shared spaces required MURRUMBIDGEE Council will offer Services Manager by phone or email COMMUNITIES across the Ms Cooke said. and ideas. relief to those nding it dif cult to for a con dential discussion. Cootamundra electorate are “I urge Councils to take up this Planning and Public Spaces pay their rates, fees and charges “Together we can come up with being encouraged to come up opportunity as it will be a great Minister Rob Stokes said the through the recently adopted COVID-19 a payment plan that will relieve the with ideas to transform local way to bene t their local residents program will help councils deliver Financial Hardship Policy. financial pressure that payments to streets into shared public whilst improving their public simple short-term projects to Murrumbidgee Council Mayor Council may cause,” she said. spaces as part of a new pro- spaces and making them more provide fast relief and longer- Ruth McRae said the impacts of The Council will utilise the process gram from the NSW Govern- accessible during this time.” term strategic projects that COVID-19 were a double whammy on recognised by the Federal Government’s ment to increase places for Councils will be able to ap- will help communities transition top of the prolonged drought. Job Keeper eligibility criteria. people to safely walk, cycle ply for grants of up to $100,000 out of the pandemic. Cr McRae said Council has always In determining the payment or exercise. for short-term, quick response “These initiatives will make been compassionate towards those arrangement, Council will consider Member for Cootamundra projects, such as widening it easier to maintain social in the community facing financial each case on its merit. Steph Cooke said a new $15 footpaths and temporary cycle distancing, create jobs for the hardship and has provided relief in Ratepayers, businesses and individ- million Streets as Shared Spaces lanes, and up to $1 million for construction industry and encour- the past through the Rates and uals may apply for a deferred payment fund will help councils imple- longer-term projects, such as age economic activity back into Hardship Policy. arrangement and a penalty interest ment pilot measures to increase changes to road alignments our streets,” Mr Stokes said. “This new policy specifically waiver for outstanding rates, fees public space and allow for and widths and trialling lower “If the pilot projects gain recognises the financial pain and charges as at/from April 1, 2020. easier social distancing during speed limits. widespread community support, COVID-19 is causing across our area,” Ratepayers seeking concessions the COVID-19 pandemic. Community input will be we’ll look to make them perma- she said. for nancial hardship should submit “Simple changes like widen- essential in helping councils nent so more people can enjoy Cr McRae urged anyone who is an application to Council outlining ing footpaths or closing a street choose projects that will bene t the outdoors once this pandemic facing financial hardship, including their particular circumstances and to vehicles on weekends will their communities. An online is over.” ratepayers, businesses, individuals provide supporting documentation make our community healthier, social pinpoint map allows users Councils can apply for and community groups, to contact proving a loss of at least 30 per cent more walkable and easier to to click directly on a speci c Streets as Shared Spaces either Council’s Finance or Corporate of their revenue. maintain social-distancing,” area and leave their comments grants until June 30.

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14 — Wednesday, May 27, 2020 www.narranderaargus.com.au Narrandera Argus Narrandera Argus SPORT Classifi eds Limbrick’s victory BOOK YOUR SPACE NOW! Phone us on 6959 2222 or email classifi [email protected] GOLF PLAYERS are still taking advantage of the fine weather and numbers are also increasing at the PUBLIC NOTICES DEATH AND RETURN Narrandera Golf Club this past week. NOTICE In the Men’s competition on Wednesday, May 20 FUNERAL THANKS the Stableford was won by Neville Limbrick on 36pts and the runner up close behind was Steve Gehringer WANTED NOTICE with a score of 35pts. Balls went to 33pts. Someone to teach TOLSHER The Saturday Stableford had 53 players compete basic computer skills Darryl with a further 14 ladies competing in their competition. The winner was Jeff Kirk with a score of 40 pts until con dent in use. (Tolsh) NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS Hours and times in the A grade division and Graeme Terlich with a OF NARRANDERA SHIRE Joy and Family of the score of 43pts was the winner of the B grade division. to suit both parties. late Darryl Tolsher, Balls went to 35pts. RATES & CHARGES Rate negotiable. 4TH INSTALMENT FOR 2019/2020 better known as Tolsh, In the Ladies Monthly Medal competition last Phone 6959 4686 MEIER would sincerely like Wednesday, Karen Grant was the winner with a 73 Narrandera Shire Council advises that payment of Mathilde to extend our thanks net and Lee Longford was runner up also on 73 net the fourth instalment of the 2019-2020 rates and (Hilde) for the support and on count back. charges are due by 4pm, Monday 1st June 2020. PERSONAL condolences, along Lee also took out the Putting with 28 putts. As pre- Passed away at Narran- with the beautiful viously stated 14 ladies took to the course on Saturday Any payments received after this date will incur interest dera, on Thursday, chargers at 7.5% per annum calculated daily. flowers, food, cards, and the winner of their Stableford was Lorna Metcalfe Sensitive scalp but 21 May 2020. Late phone calls, visits and with 36pts and runner up was Marg Prior with 35 pts. If you are paying by post please allow sufficient time for need great colour? of Teloca House, kindness shown to The “Chook Run” this week was won by Judy the payment to reach Council’s office by the due date. INOA 100% ammonia Narrandera and for- us all during this dif cult Heckendorf with a 27 net and runner up was Kerry PAYMENT OPTIONS free hair colour merly Grong Grong time. Mulholland with a score of 28 net. Council accepts payments using B-Pay, Direct Debit, only at Beloved wife of Johann The Sunday competition is de nitely becoming (dec). 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In lieu Chris and Staff at Les Following the revised National Principles for the Brewarrina Holdings of owers donations will Watkins and Sons NSW Public Health Order Resumption of Sport and PUBLIC FORUM AND Pty Ltd. be gratefully accepted for their care and which came into effect on Recreation Activities at the service on behalf compassion. May 15, AFL NSW/ACT and the AIS Framework EXTRAORDINARY COUNCIL endorsed a return to club for Rebooting Sport in of Dementia Research Please accept this as MEETING sanctioned small group a Post COVID-19 envi- RELIGIOUS Foundation. our heartfelt and training at community ronment. Live Streaming personal thank you. NOTICES football level in NSW from The framework has The next Public Forum and Extraordinary Council Joy and Family May 21, provided Clubs been developed in consul- meeting will be held on Tuesday 2 June 2020 for and participants follow tation with health profes- the purpose of Adoption of the 2020-2021 Budget. ANGLICAN CHURCH the relevant Government sionals and leaders in the Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Public Forum will St Thomas’, Larmer Street football industry. Daily prayers guidelines and AFL NSW/ be held via Zoom Meeting and there can be no physical 10.30am Friday ACT’s Return to Small Local councils are an attendance by community members in the Chambers. Watkins Funeral Directors 5pm Saturday Narrandera 6959 2062 Group training protocols important stakeholder Community members wishing to speak at the 10am Wednesday Leeton 6953 3499 are implemented. and must be consulted 9.30am Public Forum on Items listed on the days The church will be open Similarly, the ACT Gov- as part of the return to Agenda only, will need to lodge an Application to for those who wish to pray, ernment have approved training preparations. Council by COB Monday prior to the meeting and read scripture or sit and Australian Rules Football A dedicated Return receive a Zoom invitation to present. meditate but there will be to Play page on the AFL no formal worship training in groups up to NSW/ACT website con- They also need to have their own access to Zoom Rev Michael Perrott 10 from May 15, under Technology. Residents who are unable to do that Phone 6959 2089 the provision that ACT tains all the relevant and are still able to write to the Council and have their •••••••••••••••••• Government Guidelines most up-to-date docu- matter considered and dealt with. BAHA’I FAITH and AFL NSW/ACT’s mentation in relation to George Cowan Devotional and Return to Small Group returning to small group General Manager information evenings Training Protocols are training, to ensure all For details call 0418 672 789 Clubs return to training in •••••••••••••••••• implemented. a safe and well managed CATHOLIC CHURCH Returning to small POSITIONS VACANT environment. St Mel’s Parish, Narrandera group training in a safe, Saturday, May 30 6pm Vigil Mass Join us in celebrating the Sunday, May 31 Steward impressed 8am Grong Grong HORSE RACING 9.30am Narrandera RACING NSW steward Jason Schultz has given the 10 people are permitted nod to the Narrandera Race Club, deeming the track Goldenfi elds Water is seeking a suitably skilled to attend Mass and those and facilities in perfect condition for hosting the June and motivated person to fi ll a 2 year fi xed term wishing to do so must write 13 meeting. contract role within our organisation. their name on the sheet at the back of the Church for Committee members met with Schultz last week the following week 2019 and he was impressed with the track, which is expected Project Support Offi cer to rate at a ve. Position Classifi cation: 2 year fi xed term contract. Fr Bradley Rafter Full time preferred, however a minimum 55 hr/ Phone 6959 2080 The six race TAB LW Peacock Memorial Meeting •••••••••••••••••• will carry $72,000 in prizemoney and be televised fortnight considered. CRC CHURCHES Location: Temora on Sky2. INTERNATIONAL Race day manager Michael Bailey is encouraging Remuneration: $35.32 to $45.64/hour CRC Plaza Theatre + 15% superannuation 10am Sunday shire residents to get into the spirit by having a day Closing Date: 1 June 2020 Contemporary Family Service at the races via the local clubs and pubs. Enquiries: Please contact Sammy Jung during An online service via “Now the clubs and pubs are open and rules business hours for information regarding this role video link is available around gaming are relaxing, local people can have on 02 6977 3200. Phone 6959 1332 a socially acceptable get together at home or the A position description and details of how to apply •••••••••••••••••• club/pub to watch the races on Sky,” he said. ST JOHN’S in a special feature on “A lot of people like going to the races and will are available on Goldenfi elds Water’s website LUTHERAN CHURCH 2020 www.gwcc.nsw.gov.au/About-us/Vacancies be disappointed they can’t go so it will be great for Phone Roxy Heckendorf mental health.” For your application to be considered, applicants on 6959 3190 Wednesday, June 17 Mr Bailey said there was plenty of interest from •••••••••••••••••• MUST address the selection criteria contained trainers in the Narrandera meeting. within the position description. ST JOHN’S Everyone loves a wedding UNITING CHURCH “I’m quite con dent we will have good elds,” he said. All applications should be submitted via email to Cnr Cadell & Douglas St - so don’t be shy about sharing “There won’t be a crowd but we will work around [email protected]. •••••••••••••••••• doing things a little differently. Goldenfi elds Water is committed to the principles SEVENTH DAY the happy news! “The committee received instructions from the of equal employment opportunity. ADVENTIST CHURCH If you would like to participate, please indicate your interest steward on what to do and are working away in the 34 William Street by Monday, June 8, 2020 background. Aaron Drenovski PO Box 220 Pr Adam Tonkin Photos and details can be emailed to General Manager TEMORA NSW 2666 0413 538 514 “He was happy with the track and the arrangements [email protected] – he had a few suggestions.” Narrandera Argus www.narranderaargus.com.au Wednesday, May 27, 2020 — 15 Narrandera Argus [email protected] SPORT BIDGEE BOWLED OVER

Bidgee Classic chairman Bob Blackshaw at the Narrandera greens being maintained by volunteers. Photo: Kim Woods. BOWLS tournament that offers an impressive prize “Respectfully, we thank you all again with you regarding their standard bookings MORE than 130 bowlers from around NSW pool of $10,000,” Blackshaw said. for your past sponsorship and look forward for 2021.” are set to miss out on their annual outing to “Although bowlers responded with sadness to hopefully joining together again for future Blackshaw said a team of volunteers have Narrandera with the forced cancellation of the tournament is cancelled, all are under- tournaments,” he said. been maintaining the greens at the club and the Queen’s Birthday long weekend Bidgee standing and respectful of the Coronavirus “Sameera Bashir has already con rmed the board was yet to make a decision on when Classic Invitational Fours. restrictions. she will be back with us in 2021 to give bowlers could return. This year, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, “A third of team places have already been everyone an enjoyable Sunday night. According to Bowls NSW, the easing of all tournaments are cancelled until Government lled for the 2021 Tournament – testament to “Sameera is a huge part of the tournament COVID-19 restrictions allow two bowlers per clearance has been received via Bowls NSW, just how much they enjoy visiting Narrandera attractions for bowlers as they just love her rink or 10 per green. and it is safe and viable to run events again. and participating in the Bidgee Classic. and look forward to her ne entertainment This excludes any staff or of cial persons As the tournament is the main bowling “Tournament committee members, on the Sunday evening. on those greens. event on the club’s annual calendar, the Club supported by a large group of dedicated “Narrandera’s local accommodation In order to comply with this exemption, together with Three Greens Bistro will feel a club volunteers, work faultlessly over the providers treat our guests with welcoming all clubs, who allow use of greens for practice/ huge impact with it not being held. three days to ensure guests leave Narrandera hospitality and comfortable accommodation roll up, must keep a record of a person’s name Bidgee Classic chair Bob Blackshaw said with special memories. every year. and phone number who participate for a period in past years, more than 130 bowlers have “The Queen’s Birthday June long weekend “We receive nothing but positive comments of, at least, four weeks. travelled from Melbourne, Horsham, Sydney, will be very different this year without us from our guests during their stay, many of They must provide a copy of that record Merimbula, Goulburn, regional NSW, Victoria working tirelessly to ensure our guests are whom securing their booking for the next to the Ministry of Health, if required, for the and the ACT, together with some of our local well looked after.” year at checkout time. purposes of contact tracing. bowling districts, to take part in the three-day Blackshaw said past tournaments “Sadly, our accommodation providers Social distancing of at least 1.5m must be tournament. would not have been the success they were, are amongst many businesses feeling the brunt adhered to as well as all other requirements “The journey for some teams takes over or even possible, without the nancial and of this virus. of the current Public Health Order. six hours but they were keen to make the in-kind support received from some local “We also thank you again for looking Bowls NSW advises no organised social or trip each year to take part in the prestigious businesses. after our bowlers and they will be in touch competition matches be undertaken.

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