Welcome to Forbes – what a night!
Welcome To Forbes: Forbes Shire Council were pleased to welcome over 30 new residents to our amazing town. Guests mingled with community and sporting groups, Councillors and Council staff to learn more about what our town has to offer. Welcome once again! We hope you love Forbes, as much as we do.
Red Bend Catholic College 2026 Enrolments: A reminder that applications for 2026 enrolments close on Thursday, 10 April. If you would like to enrol your child, please head to the website for information www.redbendcc.nsw.edu.au/enrolments
Parkes Shire Libraries: There’s so much happening at Parkes Shire Libraries this March. Take a look!
• Community Fibre Arts Exhibition: Official Opening 15 March 10am
• Author Talk: Bestselling Australian author Nicole Alexander will be at Parkes Library on Friday 14 March, from 6pm. Bookings essential.
• Movement and Motion Lego in the makerspace: For students in years 1 – 4. Bookings essential.
• Expressive Drawing and Mark Making Workshop with Karen Ritchie – Sunday 16 March.
For further information and bookings for any of the above events, call the Parkes Library on 6861 2309.
NSW Government: You are seeing this for a reason. Breast cancer doesn’t wait for a reminder in your notebook. For women aged 50 to 74, a breast screen is the best way to find breast cancer early before you notice a change or feel a lump. Book your free breast screen today. Visit bit.ly/BreastScreen_NSW or call 13 20 50.
International Women’s Day Breakfast: Tickets are selling fast for the 2025 International Women’s Day breakfast in Forbes.
Don’t miss your chance to hear from guest speakers Kelly Foran, CEO of Friendly Faces Helping Hands and Belinda Mawhinney, Leadership Consultant and Founder of The Collective Grenfell. Tickets cost $30 and include breakfast by the lake, guest speakers and local entertainment. We hope to see you there! For more information and bookings go to: www.forbes.nsw.gov.au/events/events-2025/march-2025/international-womens-day
TAFE NSW Parkes: Last week, TAFE NSW Parkes hosted an information session with Jordan, from Services Australia, on-hand to discuss services and payments available to students. Participants enjoyed a lovely morning tea, beautifully put together by Leanne Riley. If you are a student that was unable to make the session, and you have some questions around Centrelink payments while studying, please reach out and we can put you in contact with the right people.
Are you eligible for Centrelink payments if you study?