Roxane Manley

Canola Field Day: A Showcase Of Canola Innovations And Research

September 7, 2023 by Roxane Manley

The GRDC NVT will be in attendance to discuss canola trials with growers, advisers, and breeders coming from around
Australia and overseas. Photo: Mathew Dunn, NSW Department of Primary Industries.

Canola trials, disease management tactics, farming systems insights and key data from the Grains Research and Development’s (GRDC) National Variety Trials will be on offer to growers and agronomists as part of canola focused field day in Wagga Wagga in September.

The field day is being held in conjunction with the International Rapeseed Congress 2023 (IRC-2023) and is expected to attract more than 120 international and Australian canola researchers and industry experts, alongside local growers.

Hosted by the NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) with the support of GRDC the event will be held at the NSW DPI Wagga Wagga Agricultural Institute on Friday, 22nd September 2023, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

NSW DPI Wagga Wagga Agricultural Institute director, Deb Slinger said canola was one of New South Wales’ most important crops and favourable seasonal conditions in southern regions of the state had bolstered production this year.

“In NSW our production of canola is worth over $800 million – a significant contributor to our economy,” Ms Slinger said.

“Hosting a field day with GRDC as part of the IRC-2023 is a valuable way to showcase current and past canola research that has helped position the Australian industry where it is today and continues to drive improvements for our sector.”

GRDC NVT manager of operations Ben O’Connor said the field day was an excellent opportunity for growers to directly engage with canola industry experts and to hear the latest research and development.

“Between 2019 and 2022 GRDC made investments, including with partners like NSW DPI, of more than $30 million into canola research projects focused on improving yield and understanding yield drivers and this has really help drive improvements on-farm,” Mr O’Connor said.

As part of the field day NSW DPI will also launch the “Canola in Australia: 21st Century Progress” publication, which has been updated from the 1999 edition to demonstrate the development of the canola industry in Australia over the past 24 years.

The canola field day precedes the IRC- 2023 which is being held in Sydney this year

Field day highlights:

• Exclusive demonstration variety trials from nine leading canola companies.

• Insight into the GRDC Canola National Variety Trial.

• A deep dive into the NSW DPI Research Experiments focusing on Canola, Pathology, and Farming Systems.

• Official launch of the “Canola in Australia: 21st Century Progress Book”. All attendees will receive a complimentary copy.

• BBQ and Coffee Carts available throughout the day for attendees.

• Comprehensive amenities on site for convenience.

Location Details:

Participants are requested to park at the Joyes Hall carpark on Pine Gully Road, Wagga Wagga. Mini buses will be available every 30 minutes from 8:30 am to transport attendees to the event location.

Ticket Information:

Tickets are priced at $25 per person. To RSVP and purchase your ticket and for more information you can visit www.ircsydney2023.com by Wednesday, 13th September. The attendance of Australian grain growers and advisers is subsidised by GRDC.

Savour The Colours Of Spring At The Orange Wine Festival

September 7, 2023 by Roxane Manley

We continue to see the evolution of world class wines from the Orange Wine Region.

Get ready to savour the essence of the finest wines of the season as the 2023 Orange Wine Festival returns to the Orange region with a month-long program, from 29th September to 29th October. This year’s highly anticipated event promises an extraordinary celebration of our region’s cool-climate wine and wine culture, attracting connoisseurs, enthusiasts, and travellers from near and far.

An opportunity to immerse yourself in the enchanting allure of Orange, where lush vineyards meet rolling hills, and the art of winemaking comes alive. The 2023 Orange Wine Festival showcases the diverse array of vineyards, each boasting their own unique terroir and distinctive varietals. From seasoned wine aficionados to those discovering their palate, there’s something to delight every taste bud.

Ned Sweetapple, Orange360 General Manager added; “Wines of the Orange region get noticed and Spring is such a beautiful and colourful time to visit. This year’s Orange Wine Festival is all about colour and taste and we’re thrilled to offer such a diverse program to entice visitors to the region. There are so many good things to enjoy in spring, our region’s latest wine offerings, paired together with fresh local produce and great dining, art, culture, and music.”

Events include:

• Orange Wine Show Tasting: 14th October

• Food & Wine @ Altitude: 28th October

• Boree Lane Ramble: 7th October

• NRL Grand Final at Mortimers: 7th October

However, if these big-ticket items aren’t for you, there are plenty of low-cost events that allow everyone to get involved in celebrating the 2023 Orange Wine Festival, including the popular Night Markets on Friday, September 29th. Further low-cost events include:

• Orange Wine Festival Night Market: 29th September

• Wine and Cheese, Yes Please!: 12th and 26th October

• Yoga in the Vines: 15th October

For information and tickets, visit orange360.com.au/Events/Orange-Wine-Festival

Be Seen @ Parkes Meals on Wheels Open Day

September 7, 2023 by Roxane Manley

The amazing kitchen team pumping out hot fresh meals from the new Meals on Wheels kitchen in Callaghan St.

Parkes Mayor Ken Keith OAM and Member for Orange Phil Donato where on hand with MOW staff to officially
open their new premises.

The BBQ trio who served up sausage sandwiches for lunch to a very eager crowd.

Be Seen @ Forbes Netball NetSetGo and Junior Gala day

September 7, 2023 by Roxane Manley

A massive thank you to the BBQ volunteers who fed the masses.

A few of the sideline supporters enjoying the competition.

The best canteen helpers a club could ask for.

Giants Superstar Sophie Dwyer Attends Forbes Gala Day

September 7, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Sophie Dwyer is a rising star on the Australian Diamonds scene where she already has 4 caps, and is a member of the 19 player Australian Diamond squad 2023/2024.

The Forbes Netball Association recently held an extremely successful regional NetSetGo and Junior Mixed Gala Day with Suncorp Super Netball Giants Superstar Sophie Dwyer attending the day. Teams travelled from Bathurst, Orange, Young, Narromine and Parkes to join all the Forbes players for a great day of junior netball.

The day opened with 100 players booked in to former Australian Diamond Susan Pettit’s clinic, with Susan setting the scene for a fantastic and fun day of netball for players aged from 6 years to 12 years.

This was the first time a player Sophie Dwyer’s calibre has attended a carnival this far into the region. Sophie was very popular on the day, as her fans gathered around for autographs and chats. Sophie is a rising star on the Australian Diamonds scene where she already has four caps, and is a member of the 19 player Australian Diamond squad 2023/2024.

Sophie and Susan were accompanied on the day by Netball NSW Regional Manager Brooke Berg, and Development Officer Emily Williams.

Thank you also to Forbes Shire Council for preparing Stephen Field courts for the day.

Representative News

The Forbes Netball Association is calling for nominations for representative coaches, assistant coaches and umpires for the 2024 representative season.

• Opens to play in Regional League in Orange on 23rd and 24th March;

• Senior State Titles 17U and 15U to beplayed in Sydney on 8th – 10th June;

• Junior State Titles 12, 13 and 14 yearsto be played in Sydney on 6th – 8th July;

• 11 years Development team to play inRegional carnivals.

All applicants must hold a WWCC number and include that in their application.

Anyone will any enquiries contact Robyn Kenny 0407 235 326. Applications will close on September 21, and can be emailed to secretary.forbesnetball@gmail.com

Forbes Shire Council

September 7, 2023 by Roxane Manley

With the official arrival of Spring comes a calendar jam-packed with things to see and do.

It is another case of so much to choose from in the coming weeks – Forbes Show, Wine Show Dinner, sporting presentations and a fundraiser for Little Wings. Grazing Down the Lachlan returns for another year, we get ready for school holidays and Open Gardens and so so much more. This week we have had NAIDOC Day and the Resilience Project was in town to address schools and the community.

What a weekend just gone too of more grand finals – congratulations to all teams for your efforts over the past season. So now we gear up in preparation for the start of the summer sports!

To stay on top of what is happening in our region, make sure you visit the Events section on our website; www.forbes.nsw. gov.au or to receive a weekly newsletter of events send an email to community@ forbes.nsw.gov.au

The end of this year has the potential for a tough bushfire season; after the wet end to 2022 there has been lots of vegetation growth which is now drying out quickly.

I encourage you all to make sure you are prepared for this year’s storm and bushfire season – take the time to plan with your family, housemates just what you need to do in an emergency, have an emergency kit ready and clear evacuation plans. Know your risk this summer and make sure on hot, dry and windy days you get informed through radio, television, RFS social media.

We truly do live in Dorothea Mackellar’s magnificent sunburnt country … “of droughts and flooding rains”, the land that gives us all life. Visit the NSW Rural Fire Service website for more information – and stay safe this summer season.

Until next week, God Bless.

Phyllis Miller, OAM
Forbes May

2023 FMJRL Grand Final Results

September 7, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Awesome achievements congratulations to the club as a whole for a season to be proud of, after every win, loss or draw!

• Under 14’s 2023 Premiers

• Under 12’s Black 2023 Premiers

• Under 17’s Tag White grand final runners up

• Under 12’s White grand final runners up

• Under 10’s grand final runners up

• Lennox Hurford – Group XI Lachlan District Player of the U12’s grand final andGroup XI Lachlan District overall U12’sbest & fairest

• Brock Maynard Group XI Lachlan District Player of the U14’s grand final

• Laila HartwigGroup XI Lachlan DistrictU14’s Tag overall best & fairest runnerup

Our Mighty Magpie family is simply the best. We have amazing kids, coaches, volunteers, parents and supporters, what else could a club ask for! Thank you.

Our Gal – Danielle Ann McDonald

September 7, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Danielle Ann McDonald

Where were you born? Parkes Hospital.

Were you named after anyone? My middle name, named after my Nana.

Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of? Winning my first ever Australian Mx title this year.

What historical moment stands out most in your memory? Travelling to France with the Australian team to watch the ISDE.

What’s the single best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Just go out there and have some fun and just never give up.

What’s the greatest risk you’ve ever taken? I take risks everyday when I ride my motorbike.

What are the three things you would take to a deserted island? My motorbike, family and friends and my pet dogs.

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? I’d put that money into the Aussie Girls gofundme page so we can race over seas for Australia.

When are you happiest? When I’m at the racing at the track surrounded with my family and friends doing the things we love most.

Tight Contest In Monthly Medals

September 7, 2023 by Short Putt

Sandy Paterson in full flight during the Scramble on Sunday.

Last Saturday’s Men’s golf competition was the September Monthly Medal, sponsored by McFeeters Motor Museum. Scoring by the field of 64, including two Juniors, was under par and tightly contested.

A-Grade Winner was Wayne O’Niell witha 69 nett, 40 scratch on each half, finishing with a ‘2’. Runner-up was Harry Callaghan with 70 nett. He shot par on the back-9.

The B-Grade Kailab Tyne returning a 67 nett, despite a double-bogey start. Runner-up was Jacob Reid (71 nett) who also did better on the back-9 than the front-9, despite a double-bogey to finish.

The C-Grade Les Little finished with 72 nett. Runner-up on count back was Graham Newport also with 72 nett, but well pleased with his better showing on the back-9.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – Wayne O’Neill; 18th – Todd Callaghan. The Pro Shop Super-pin went to Peter Cowhan with a shot to 1.9 meters, and he got his ‘2’. The ball sweep went to 75 nett on count back.

Visitors included Stuart Hayes and Stephen Grant (Murrumbidgee GC), Allen Robertson (Mawson Lakes, SA) and a recent mover in John Zannes who is now at Bathurst.

The Sunday Stableford 9-Hole Medley had too few for a comp. But Sunday also saw our regular PGA Scramble with 12 teams competing. The winners were Luke Donnelly, Joel and Stephen Tongue and Jared Laird from Dubbo. They scored 57 ¼ nett, and slightly ahead of second place who had 58 nett.

This weekend we have a 4BBB Stableford Medley sponsored by Cahill Footwear. Sunday has a Stableford 9-hole Medley, and the Ladies Shootout.

By Short Putt

Snippets…

September 7, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Grenfell was put on the “map” again.

Grenfell finally take the Shield home: History was made by this Grenfell Tennis Team in Forbes. Since 1966 this intertown tennis shield has never been won by Grenfell but today was a different story. Congratulations to all the players that have contributed towards this magnificent win, past and present.

Parkes Elvis Festival – Concert Alert: Elvis Leaves His Mark, starring Mark Andrew. Festival-favourite Mark Andrew will be performing at the 2024 Parkes Services Club on Friday and Sunday. Tickets will be on sale for his shows and a King-sized program of other events on Tuesday 19th September, here: bit.ly/PEF2024 Stay tuned for the full program, launching next week!

Forbes High School SASS Appreciation Week: This week schools all around the state are celebrating their amazing SASS (School Administrative and Support Staff) staff. We might be biased, but at FHS we think we have the best SASS staff ever! Without our SASS staff, our school would not be the same. They work extremely hard and are loved by students and staff.

Register Today For The TUFF Workshop: TUFF is a two-day workshop for farmers, fishers and rural blokes to take two days to relax, connect and reflect on what’s important. During the workshop participants will explore strategies and tools for:

• Navigating life challenges.

• Exploring work/life balance – identifying places for change and achievable actions.

• Dealing with difficult situations and conflict.

TUFF is brought to you by the NSW DPI who will cover accommodation, meals and activities during the workshop. The only cost will be travel to and from the venue.

If you, or a rural bloke you know, needs to re-charge contact Henry Goodall on 0438 744 267 or email henry.goodall@dpi.nsw.gov.au.

Trundle Pink Night: Need a lift to the fabulous Trundle Pink Night on Friday 13th September? We’ve got you covered. A bus will depart Cooke Park, Parkes at 5.30pm. The bus will then depart Trundle at 10pm. To book your seat, go to: https://www.123tix.com.au/events/40122/the-pink-bus

Turners Furniture One: The new Forbes store opened on Thursday 7th September. Head down and check out the new store, located at 155/157 Lachlan Street, across the road from the Bernardis.

Come check out the new Turner’s Furniture One location at 155/157 Lachlan Street.

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