RAISING THE WALL: Raising The Wall advocate Tom Green with Federal National’s MP and Member for Riverina Michael McCormack discussing the raising of the Wyangala Dam wall after the region suffered it’s third devastating, generational flood in a decade. Photo supplied.
YOUTH CENTRE FUNDING: Some $52,143 will be invested into the Youth and Community Centre to create access to the existing mezzanine level to improve storage, installation of a rock wall, widen the access ramp at the front entrance to ensure accessibility and compliance with the Council’s Disability Inclusion Plan as well as the installation of new lounges and a TV according to Sam Farraway (left) with Mayor Phyllis Miller and Deputy Mayor Chris Roylance.
PHILING UP IN FORBES: Member for Orange and NSW Shooters Party MP Phil Donato with shoppers at Forbes Handicraft Store doing some last minute pre-Christmas shopping on his quick stopover as he toured the electorate.
RUGBY FUNDING: Sam Farraway was on hand recently with Mayor Phyllis Miller and Deputy Chris Roylance to announce significant funding for South Circle and Grin-stead Oval. They will receive $200,000 to construct two new female change rooms as well as the refurbishment of the existing male change rooms.
SELECTED FOR OCEANIA CUP: Sam Drane (front row) has been selected as part of the Oceania Junior Cup team for 2022. The young Forbes rider has a massive calendar of events this season and will be looking to continue his podium form from the last round of the ASBK Australian Superbikes before Christmas.
SAVE THE DATE: February 7 will see the rescheduled International Day Of People with Disability celebrated and recognised at Forbes Olympic Pool from 10am – 2pm. There will be free pool entry, a BBQ, sport, games and entertainment for everyone! Contact community@forbes.nsw.gov.au by February 2 to RSVP.