Parkes and its famous icon The Dish again came under the national spotlight yesterday - this time courtesy of the top-rating Channel 7 Sunrise program.
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Popular weather presenter and co-host of Dancing With The Stars, Edwina Bartholomew (affectionately known as ‘Eddie’”, delivered a series of live crosses as part of Sunrise’s ‘Lap of the Map’ adventure.
Shire residents were out in force to welcome Eddie and her crew - some arriving well before daylight and in zero degree temperatures.
Many of those present carried posters featuring messages of greetings, while others decided to promote their town, villages or simply say ‘Hi Mum’.
The live crosses occurred every half hour as part of the national weather forecast during which time local identities including Mayor Ken Keith, John Sarkissian (CSIRO) and Glen Nagle (Visitor Centre Manager) were interviewed.
Eddie even enjoyed a ride on The Dish during one live broadcast and on another occasion got to play a game of cricket.
Pictured - Edwina Bartholomew (centre) with Mayor Ken Keith (holding Elvis fan - three-year-old Hamish Newham) with some of the many dozens of Sunrise fans who braved the cold winter’s morning to greet the Sunrise team. Photo: Bill Jayet 0715sunrise080
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