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Maggi Barnard has been with the Forbes Phoenix since 2021 and loves writing about her community.

What Are Your Blind Spots?

September 26, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

 

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Our Bloke -Josh Hodge

September 26, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes all my life. It is a very nice place to live and very friendly.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about your work? I work at the Forbes Inn. I enjoy working with the team we have.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I like to spend time with family especially my niece Emmi.

What is your pet hate? My pet hate is when people are late. I always like to be on time.

If you could have a super power what would it be and why? If I had a super power I would like to be invisible just so I can hide from people.

Tell us about your best holiday ever? Any holiday with family are the best ones!

What makes your day? Being able to see my family and my niece Emmi.

Rural Landfill Tip Time Changes

September 26, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Forbes Shire Council would like to advise the public that the Bedgerabong and Garema Landfills will have new opening and closing times from the 2nd October 2019.

Bedgerabong will be open to the public from 1.30pm – 4.30pm on Wednesdays and 9am – 12 noon on a Sunday.

Garema will be open Wednesdays 8am – 11am and Sundays from 1.30pm – 4.30pm.

“With Spring in the air we encourage residents to do a little spring cleaning around their homes. It is important residents take steps to reduce the risk of fire around their properties,” says Forbes Shire Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM.

“The weather forecast for summer is for a long dry one this year, so everyone should be preparing their homes and yards now,” continued Mayor Miller.

“Simple things like cleaning out your gutters, pruning bushes and cutting overhanging branches around your home can make the world of difference,” Mayor Miller says.

“The Bush fires have already started and it’s only September, so everyone please start preparing for this fire season, now,” urged Mayor Miller.

Each respective landfill will only accept residential waste from their respective villages and surrounds. For commercial, construction and demolition waste, please use the Daroobalgie Landfill in Forbes. This facility is open 7 days a week 8.30am – 5pm.

Residents are reminded there is also a Chemical Cleanout scheduled for 17 October for residents to be able to drop off unwanted chemical based waste such as; old paint tins, garden chemicals, fluorescent tubes and household cleaners to the Council Depot between the hours of 1-4pm.

Weekly Croquet Results

September 26, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Golf Croquet Tuesday 17 September

There were no games played as a shower of rain with more forecast for the morning saw a cancellation of croquet.

Aussie Croquet Saturday 21 September

A dust storm and ferocious winds didn’t stop 27 players turning up for our games which means we are a hardy bunch, eager to play in all weather! Results as follows K Rubie and H Stewart 14 def C Liebich and T Rubie 10, J Browne 14 def T Thomson and L Todd 11, M Spry and J Liebich 14 def R Rubie and L Field 12, B Murray and C Rubie 14 def N Spry and J Allegri 10, B Field and G Coles 14 def J Cole and E Quirk 10, D Rogers and R Pols 14 def J Littlejohn and A Stewart 12, A Todd and D Smith 14 def B Scott and D Scott 13, J Liebich 14 def C Liebich 13, R Pols and L Todd 14 def M Spry and D Smith 11, K Rubie 14 def A Stewart and H Stewart 10, D Scott and J Cole 14 def B Scott and T Thomson 13, N Spry and J Allegri 14 def E Quirk and A Todd 12, J Browne and C Rubie 14 def L Field and B Murray 12. Winners of 2 games were K and C Rubie, J Browne, J Liebich and R Pols.

By Colleen Liebich

PGA Legends Tour In Forbes

September 26, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Today (Friday 27th September) anyone driving the Newell Highway will notice more than the ‘norm’ on the fairways of the Golf Club as professional and amateur players will be taking part in the $11,000 Ladbrokes PGA Legends Tour.

The Legends is only part of what is on the horizon at the Golf Club with the club’s championships over 72 holes to be played on October 12, 13, 19 and 20 to be followed by the Frank Spice Nissan Classic on November 9 and 10.

Back to this weekend which will be the popular four-ball medley ambrose sponsored by club stalwart Albie Callaghan on Saturday while on Sunday it will be the regular stableford medley. Sunday was advertised to be the VW Scramble, this is being re-scheduled.

Dust and wind, and plenty of both, greeted golfers for the four-ball stableford multiplier last Saturday where the experience of Tim West and Todd Callaghan rose to the top winning with 76 points. Runners-up were Mick Spice and Martin Cahill with 73 points. Ball winners to 64 points were the top two plus Peter Dawson and Kim Herbert, Mark Watts and Bob Borger.

Nearest the pins, 9th Tim West and 18th Peter Cowhan. Sponsors were the social golfer from the 12 hole Tuesday competition.

Sunday’s stableford medley won by Ethan Gaffney with 40 points, runner-up Julie Hurkett 39 points, Nearest the pins 9th Julie Hurkett, 18th nil.

By Short Putt’s Mate

Senepol Sale Results For 2019

September 26, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

The annual 5 Star Senepol Sale was held at CQLX Gracemere, in Qld on Monday.

Sarah and Clayton Maynard, Southern Star Rural, Canowindra sold 6 bulls through the 5 Star Sale this year. Southern Star Rural managed the top price Senelais (Senepol/Charolais) bull at $12,000 and also the top priced Senegus (Senepol/Angus) bull at $12,000.

There were 54 Bulls were sold on the day with an average of $7,425, a top of $17,000 and a 100% clearance rate.

For more information on pure bred Senepol and Senegus or Senelais Bulls on offer in Canowindra please contact Clayton Maynard on 0439 029 204.

MAYORAL NOTES

September 26, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Can I start by congratulating the Grazing Down the Lachlan committee for pulling together an amazing event last weekend.

The weather started terribly on Saturday with that massive dust storm but as the day progressed it turned out to be a wonderful day. It was a stark reminder that we are still in drought and guests from outof- town would learn that storms such as that are becoming a common occurrence.

The Grazing Breakfast was also amazing and it was great to see so many people in Templar St enjoying the entertainment and lovely food. It takes a lot of combined effort to bring an event such as Grazing together and I commend them for persevering despite the hurdles thrown their way.

This week I met with Paul Toole, Minister for Regional Transport and Roads regarding the Newell Highway overtaking lanes tender. I highlighted the fact we were not happy with the recent tender process for the work being carried out in our Shire and felt no consideration was made for local tenderers. Local government are the largest road managers and must be kept in the loop when work like this is being carried out. We will continue to lobby government for local services to be used in upgrading to our main arterial roads. Keep our local skilled tradespeople in business and keep our Council staff employed.

I invite you all to have a look at the Lake Forbes Activation Plan on our website and let us know your thoughts for this major asset in town. This is a twenty year plan for our beautiful lake and we want to be sure we consider everyone’s wants and needs.

Till next week, God Bless.

Your Mayor Phyllis Miller

SNIPPETS…

September 26, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forbes Youth and Community Centre New Playground: Are you looking for the perfect birthday party location? Why not try the Forbes Youth and Community Centre. Soft fall has been installed and the renovations are now complete in the new playground. This project was funded by the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Grant and Forbes Shire Council.

Bus to Les Miserables in Parkes: Neighbourhood Central in Forbes is organising a bus to Parkes for the Les Miserable show on 6th October for the 2pm matinee for those who have no transport. Places are limited, call into the HACC Centre at 7 Harold Street to register for this trip.

Editor Wanted: The Forbes Phoenix are currently looking for a locally based reporter/ editor for the paper each week. Hours are flexible to suit the right candidate. Come and join the amazing local team and deliver the good news to Forbes each week. If you are interested please call Roselea on 6344 1846 or email sales@canowindraphoenix.com.au

Spring Photo Competition: The Forbes Phoenix has teamed up with renowned photographer Kim Storey from Avalind Photography to launch a Spring Photo Competition for 2019. Avalind Photography has kindly donated a family photo session plus a free print valued at $340 for the winner. To enter simply snap away some great “Spring Inspired” images in and around Forbes and email your photo to editor@ forbesphoenix.com.au or enter via the website www.forbesphoenix.com.au

Wirrinya Picnic Day: Will be held this Sunday 29th September at “The Shed” Wirrinya with gates opening at 10am. There will be games, races, food and family fun for all. Follow Wirrinya Progress on Facebook or call Monica for more information on 0429 634 531.

Contributions: If you have a Thumbs Up or Down, Snippet, Be Seen Photo, Stork News, Wedding Bell or Catch of the Week simply email editor@forbesphoenix.com.au

Pool Opening: Dust off the swimmers Forbes as the Forbes Olympic Pool will open for Summer on Saturday 5th October.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grazing Down the Lachlan: Wind and dust did not dampen the spirits of over 800 “Grazers” who enjoyed an amazing day out along the Lachlan River last Saturday, with amazing food and drinks by O Tama Carey the 2019 Creative Director. The Grazing Down the Lachlan team (pictured below) should be congratulated on another amazing event for Forbes!

Jarrod Amery Named As 2020 Nuffield Scholar

September 26, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Four of Australia’s leading grain growers focused on a more innovative, resilient and sustainable sector, have been awarded Grains Research and Development (GRDC) supported Nuffield Farming Scholarships for 2020.

Included in these four is Jarrod Amery from Forbes, who will research what it takes to build and maintain a successful farm business and achieve a sustainable Return on Assets Managed (ROAM).

As owner of Amery Ag, an innovative 2,300-hectare farming operation, Jarrod produces wheat, canola and barley, and manages around 4,000 ewes as part of the business’s annual livestock trading program.

“We strive to make every hectare work; earning the right to expand our business. As a young farmer myself, and with a quarter of the agricultural workforce between 18 to 35, there is a need to equip our future farmers with the tools to grow their businesses and the industry as a whole,” Jarrod said.

“On my study program, I plan to visit leading farm businesses around the world, to understand the common threads of success, including how to achieve a sustainable work/life balance, pathways to expansion and diversification, as well as how to encourage new entrants into farming.”

Jarrod will receive a $30,000 bursary to research new agricultural technologies and techniques and visit leading farm enterprises around the world on a 16-week travel program. Travelling throughout major agricultural producing countries, including China and the United States, Jarrod plans to share his findings with peers, to help build a culture within Australian farming that promotes entrepreneurship and knowledge sharing.

 

Catch Of The Week

September 26, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Will Wright with his first barramundi on the Kendall River near Pormpuraaw.

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