Parkes Phoenix Editor

Councillor John Medcalf looks forward to a bright new future working collaboratively with the State in the interests of our communities. “Central NSW Joint Organisation is the first to meet in the State. It was such a good opportunity to meet here in Parliament House today so we have pulled out all the stops as a demonstration of how we can get things done!” said John.

“We welcome the opportunity to work with all levels of government and other key stakeholders like Regional Development Australia to get better results for our communities.”

“In Central NSW we have a long and proud history of collaboration and see this opportunity as the next step.”

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro and Local Government Minister Gabrielle Upton addressed member councils at Parliament House last week and congratulated Central NSW for being the first Joint Organisation in the State to hold its inaugural board meeting.

“Central NSW councils are passionate advocates for their local communities and the new Joint Organisation will give them an even greater voice to win funding and support to deliver important regional initiatives,” John said.

“Joint Organisations are the foundation of the Government taking a new approach to doing business in regional NSW.”

Gabrielle said the Government is pleased to support the establishment of the Central NSW Joint Organisation with $300,000 in seed funding and ongoing advice and guidance from the office of Local Government.

“Central NSW Joint Organisation is already moving ahead in leaps and bounds to become fully operational and deliver the full benefits these new regional bodies will bring to the local community,” said Gabrielle.

Small businesses looking for support to grow their presence are encouraged to come along to an information evening hosted by Forbes Shire Council on Tuesday, 5th June. Here CenWest Innovate will be introduced to the business community.

CenWest Innovate mainly aims to develop small business in the Central West NSW area, support business innovation and jobs growth in the region.

Forbes Shire Council, Mayor Graeme Miller encourages all Forbes business owners and managers to attend. “CenWest Innovate offer a variety of support programs for small to medium sized enterprises,” said Graeme.

“This is an exciting opportunity for our business community to hear directly the variety of support programs on offer. The session is a must for all our business owners,” he said.

CenWest Innovate will get you working on your business, not just in it. The information evening will be held at the Forbes Town Hall on Tuesday, 5th June from 5.30pm to 7pm. It is a free event but please register your attendance at www.eventbrite.com.au.

The Lachlan Valley Caravan Club has been on the move as usual with a bush camp at Kiacatoo Hall which also included hosting a Biggest Morning Tea event last Friday.

Twenty three caravans and 42 members attended the week-long bush camp at Kiacatoo. Approximately 30 day visitors from Forbes and the surrounding district attended the Biggest Morning Tea.

We may not be the biggest caravan club, however members and guests sure dug deep to make it one of the most successful Biggest Morning Tea events ever, raising over $1,600 for cancer research.

The day commenced with a welcoming by club president John Apps, followed by the Master of Ceremonies explaining the day’s activities.

There were quizzes, jokes, skits and raffles taking place during the day. We were, also serenaded by our club musicians, The Lachlan Valley Very Little Big Band, with vocals by local Bill Dolle.

Thank you to everyone that attended and contributed to this worthwhile cause.

By Pat Barnes

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