Harold Street in Forbes will once again welcome the BreastScreen Van for a stay from the 16th July to the 21st August. Women aged 40 and over are encouraged to drop in and see the Radiographers for a free 20 minute mammogram. Screening more women means BreastScreen can detect the disease in its initial stages, with early detection providing one of the best chances in the fight against breast cancer.

Deputy Mayor, Jenny Webb is a radiographer at Forbes District Hospital. She said, the risks of developing Breast Cancer is being a woman and being over 50, however the focus is on reducing deaths and detecting the disease as early as possible to maximise treatment options.

“Having a mammogram every two years is the most effective way to detect breast cancer early,” Cr Webb said.

BreastScreen NSW aims to improve the survival rates of women with breast cancer by providing free screening mammograms to women aged 50-74.

Women aged 40-49 and women aged 75+ are also eligible to attend.

BreastScreen NSW is part of a national program, which is jointly funded by the Commonwealth, and state and territory governments. This service aims to detect breast cancer early, before it has a chance to spread. Early detection of cancer increases the treatment options available  and improves the chance of survival.

Bookings can be made online at https:// book.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au/ or call 13 20 50.

Amber Holt was driving to work in May this year, when she heard over the car radio that the PM (Scott Morrison) was attending the CWA conference in Albury. The 24-year-old bought a carton of eggs and proceeded to the venue where the PM was speaking with rural women as part of his campaign for the upcoming federal election.

She then walked up behind Mr Morrison and tossed an egg onto the crown of his head, which ricocheted off the prime minister’s skull with its shell unbroken.

Mr Morrison’s security guards tackled his assailant to the ground. Ms Holt was charged with Common Assault for throwing the egg, as well as drug possession, as she was found to have 0.3 grams of cannabis in her pocket following her arrest. Holt explained that she carried out the failed egging in response to the PM’s treatment of refugees in offshore detention.

The offence of common assault falls under Section 61 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW).

It sets out that the crime involves an assault that doesn’t cause actual bodily harm.

The legal definition of assault differs to its everyday use, where people commonly think of assault as the inflicting of unlawful force upon another. In law the mere threat of it can also constitute an assault, if the subject of it feels fear of violence.

In Morrison’s case, the egging constitutes an assault, as force was inflicted upon him.

If it’s shown Holt meant to subject the PM to unlawful violence, she perpetrated the act intentionally.

If we at MATTHEWS WILLIAMS can help you on any legal matter, feel free to call us.

A group of 16 Chinese animal husbandry students aged between 18 and 22 years old will be touring the Forbes Shire this week to further their veterinary and English skills.

As part of the ongoing partnership with TAFE NSW the students will experience networking with industry professionals and farmers from the various properties listed on the tour. The overall consensus from tour organisers, TAFE NSW, is that Australian teaching methods are much more “hands-on” compared to the education system in China.

“We welcome the students to our amazing agricultural hub here in Forbes,” says Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM.

“This program is a wonderful opportunity for them to get in there and gain livestock and small animal experience they wouldn’t necessarily have access to in China, as well as make great friends along the way,” continued Mayor Miller.

The community are urged to talk to the students if they see them around town. The tour is about students engaging with the public and learning about our culture. The same program visited Forbes last in 2015, which was a huge success.

“It’s been an unforgettable experience for me, I have learned lots of things from study and life that I couldn’t learn in China and other places. It was fantastic,” Chen Jianzhou (Charles) said of the last visit to the area.

Travelling with the students will be two teachers. The group will be based at the Council’s JREC facility during their stay.

Have you heard of the HuskeeCup? it is a reusable coffee cup that reduces the amount of waste produced by the coffee industry by applying the three foundational principles of sustainability and is now available right here in Forbes.
• REDUCE: The amount of takeaway cups that end up in landfill.
• REUSE: The coffee husk generated from coffee production.
• RECYCLE: HuskeeCups with HuskeeSwap’s closed-loop collection.

The statistics are shocking. Every year, over 500 billion takeaway cups pile up in landfill, forming the coffee industry’s ugliest footprint.

Until now, the only attempt to solve this issue has been reusable cups designed for the end consumer. While this helps coffee drinkers ‘do their bit’, individually owned cups are not the scalable solution needed to solve this global problem.

To get rid of takeaway cups completely, we need a better solution. We need a global community of cafes and coffee drinkers who swap and exchange a single reusable coffee cup.

Purchase your favourite Huskee cup + lid & become a HuskeeSwap customer. Find HuskeeSwap cafes all over the country via their web page Huskee.co. Present a HuskeeSwap cafe with your cup + lid & order your favourite drink. The cafe will take care of the rest!!

Ask the team at The Bakehouse Forbes for info on the programme & purchase your HuskeeCup today!

To commemorate fifty years in operation, HE Silos have partnered with local agri-businesses to deliver a series of free Local Grain Expos across the region, commencing at their factory location, Forbes and concluding where the HE journey began in 1969, Hillston. These Expos are set to deliver topical information such as grain storage and protection, drought proofing, climate change and sealable silos. In addition, related trade information, product services, guest speakers, demonstrations and prizes, giveaways and a FREE lunch have all been incorporated into the line-up.

Expo dates and locations:
• 25 July, HE Silos, Jones St Forbes
• 1 August, Ag n Vet, Newell Hwy West Wyalong
• 22 August, Landmark 124 Hume St Goulburn
• 29 August, Landmark 46-50 Collins St Hillston
Places are limited – Secure your FREE ticket today to avoid disappointment! Visit Eventbrite http://tiny.cc/HEgrainexpos or contact
HE Silos on 1800 046 046. “Because every grain counts”

The Forbes Ambassador and Customer Experience workshops will assist individuals to develop practices and processes that provide exceptional customer experience and create brand ambassadors for local businesses and Forbes as a destination.

Workshop facilitator, Nick Jacobs has been in the tourism, retail and hospitality industry for 29 years. He works as a consultant to the hospitality industry, providing advice to operators on enhancing customer and guest experience, managing and increasing yield, managing online reputation, maximising revenue opportunities, embracing operational efficiencies and grow profitability.

Contact the Forbes Business Chamber by email to book a place for you or your team members in these exciting workshops. To book please contact Forbes Business Chamber at forbes.businesschambernsw@gmail.com.

Not-for-profit community organisations are invited to apply for a 2019 Australia Post Community Grant, with funding of up to $10,000 available to each recipient. The initiative aims to support projects and services that address locally identified needs that strengthen social connections and reduce barriers to participating in community life.

Speaking on the launch of the program, Australia Post Executive General Manager Community and Consumer, Nicole Sheffield said it was another way for Australia Post to help communities thrive and prosper.

“With so much change to the way we live, work and shop, it’s more important than ever that we have strong, vibrant local communities where people can connect to shape our shared future,” said Ms Sheffield.

The 2019 Australia Post Community Grants will support initiatives that:
• Help people connect with each other through group activities (e.g. volunteering programs, civic engagement and environmental activities);
• Reduce barriers to participation in community life (e.g. transport, ability to pay, or access to community spaces);
• Develop skills and leadership capability to strengthen community networks.

The launch of the 2019 Community Grants program follows the completion of this year’s Australia Post Workforce Grants which saw over 400 recipients receive $500 each towards community projects across Australia as nominated by Australia Post’s local staff members.

Eligible community organisations can apply for an Australia Post Community Grant for up to $10,000 via www.auspost.com.au/grants. Applications close on Sunday 4 August and all applicants will be notified of theoutcome in October 2019.

Following a sellout event in 2018, Grazing Down The Lachlan has been named as a finalist in the Regional Tourism Awards for Destination Country and Outback. The Regional Tourism Awards are held annually to acknowledge excellence in tourism in regional NSW. Entrants are made up of tourism businesses, events, marketing organisations, clubs and individuals.

Grazing is a finalist in the Festivals and Events category, alongside Bathurst Winter Festival (Bathurst), Deni Ute Muster (Deniliquin), Field to Forest Festival (Oberon), Tamworth Country Music Festival (Tamworth) and Trundle ABBA Festival (Trundle).

Regional Tourism Awards Chair, Jane Barnes, announced the final contenders that include tourism businesses, events, marketing organisations, wineries and accommodation providers among an impressive cohort.

“This year’s finalists showcase the best of the region’s tourism industry and some amazing individuals and operators. Each of these finalists is now in the running to be named a winner in 19 award categories at our gala awards ceremony on July 27 in Dubbo”, said Ms. Barnes.

Chair of Grazing Down The Lachlan Committee, Wendy Muffett said, “we are truly excited that Grazing is among such a stellar line up of regional events”.

“Grazing would not be possible without our amazing tribe of volunteers, sponsors and the support of our local community,” continued Wendy.

“With our event still in its infancy, the Awards are an opportunity for us to connect and learn from other event organisers, gain industry insights from the best in the business, and help to promote Grazing and our ‘zero-waste, no impact’ philosophy to new audiences,” said Wendy.

Would you like to have a real say in the things that matter to young people in regional NSW? Are you aged between 12- 24? The NSW Government is now recruiting for the Regional Youth Taskforce.

For the first time, the NSW Government is offering regional young people the opportunity to share their voice on issues such as getting a job, mental health and wellbeing, getting around and having things to do. The Regional Youth Taskforce will be solutions-focussed, having a say on ways the NSW Government can try to improve outcomes for regional youth.

The Regional Youth Taskforce advises Bronnie Taylor, Minister for Regional Youth on issues that affect young people living in regional NSW. The taskforce will also have input into the way the NSW Government will act on these issues.This is a voluntary position but flights and accommodation will be covered. The taskforce is expected to meet about four times a year, twice in person and twice through Skype. Meetings are likely to take place on weekends or in school holidays.

Two young people from each NSW region including Central West and Orana which includes Forbes will be selected to be on the Taskforce.

The NSW Government is looking for young people who understand and want to tackle the big issues facing young people in regional NSW. These issues include the impact of drought, youth unemployment, mental health and drugs, lack of things to do, and difficulty accessing services. Taskforce members will be young people who want to make a difference, bringing their best and brightest ideas to solve local issues.

Applicants will be asked to create a 300- word pitch to solve an issue in their region.

Applicants will be assessed on whether they demonstrate a good understanding of issues affecting young people in their region and how innovative and effective their solutions are.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo probity checks, including identity checks. This includes proof of age, proof of address, and a NSW Police Check. Applicants under 15 will not be required to submit to a Police Check.

This volunteer position gives young people an opportunity to see how governments work and how big decisions are made. This is an opportunity to build the leaders of tomorrow and for you to meet other passionate young people from all over NSW.