Eugowra Pop Up Shop

The Eugowra ‘Men’s shed’ pop-up shop on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th December looks like a cracker and there will also be an online giveaway of ‘Rudolf The Weld Art Reindeer’ to one lucky men’s shed Facebook follower. The winner will be selected randomly at 3pm Sunday 5th December and announced on the Eugowra Men’s shed Facebook page. You do not have to be present to win, however the winner must be able to pick up or nominate a person to pick up as postage is out of the question, Ruey as she is affectionately known is approximately 1.8m tall and 1.2m long.

November Handicraft Centre Market Day

The November Handicraft Centre Market Day will be held on Saturday 20th Novem-ber from 9.30am – 1pm in Lachlan Street Forbes. Entry is free. There will be lots of home cooking, preserves, fresh produce and fresh eggs available for sale. There will also be a selection of Vintage Collectables now available within store including new Garden Art, making it the place to shop for that special unique Christmas gift! Social distancing rules will be maintained on the day for those who attend.

Pop Up Pre-School

Forbes Pop Up Pre-School in conjunction with Catholic Care Forbes and FSC will hold a Pop-Up Pre-School at Nelson Park this Wednesday November 17th from 10:30am to 12noon. The event is free but RSVP is essential youth@forbes.nsw.gov.au

Lion’s Club Car Boot Sale

The Lion’s Club Car Boot Sale is on Saturday November 20th from 8am-1pm, Lions Park, Junction St. Forbes. Cost of entry is free. Lions BBQ will be operating on the day. Anyone is welcome to set up a stall, table or tent selling craft, produce or second-hand goods. Set up from 7.30am. Sites $10. For more details contact Lions Club 0468 819 659 or 6851 2209.

 

Any delay to raising the Wyangala Dam wall to enhance water security in the Lachlan River catchment is a delay to future prosperity for the region according to federal National’s MP and Member for Riverina Michael McCormack.

McCormack said that “raising the dam wall by 10 metres to increase the capacity of Wyangala Dam would increase water security for all those communities along the Lachlan River catchment from Cowra, Forbes, Grenfell, Parkes, Temora, West Wyalong and Young further west to areas such as Condobolin, Lake Cargelligo, Hillston and Booligal.”

“The dam upgrade would increase its capacity to a further 650 gigalitres to ensure more water will be available when the next drought occurs. The Federal Government has a vision for Agriculture to grow to a $100 billion industry by 2030 – for this seed to grow, we need to add water,” he said in a statement.

“But this is not just about water supply for farmers and towns. Traffic along the Newell Highway ground to a halt for six weeks in 2016 due to the flooding of the Lachlan River costing the national economy some $150 million,” McCormack said.

“As the Minister responsible for water infrastructure, I established the National Water Grid in 2019 to build dams, to build our nation’s resilience to be better placed to counter the effects of droughts and flooding rains. From an initial investment of $1.5 billion and a further $2 billion in the 2020 Budget – but the Federal Government has to rely on States and Territories to be willing partners.”

It is a tradition that started before most of us were born and one that will continue long after. This week, Forbes Cenotaph was the site of a subdued but intimate Remembrance Day after two years of disruptions.

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month marks the moment the guns fell silent on the Western Front after the blood-shed of World War I. November 11, 1918 was the moment that Germany, the Allied Forces and United States signed an armistice. The day is a time to remember those who served and sacrificed in all wars and conflicts. According to the NSW RSL, the conflict is estimated to have resulted in 20 million dead and as many injured.

The local ceremony at the Cenotaph in Victoria Park was again another fitting acknowledgement of our fallen soldiers and those who served with wreath laying and speeches including words from Michael Walker (President of the Forbes RSL Sub Branch) and the traditional minute’s silence at 11am.

To all our service men and women – thank you for your service. We will remember them…

More than 500 signs rolling out on key freight routes and level crossings across western parts of the State are reminding drivers to take extra care on the road this bumper harvest season.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said this year’s grain crop is shaping up to top a record 16 million tonnes, with head-ers already ripping into the task in the north of the state, and some grain receival sites opening for the first time in seven years.

“This year’s expected bumper harvest couldn’t have come at a better time for our farmers, but it does come with additional safety concerns with more activity around silos and stored grain moving off site,” Mr Toole said.

“Road safety is everyone’s responsibility, so we’re rolling out two types of signs to remind drivers to be patient, slow down and take care on the road this harvest. The NSW Government has teamed up with GrainCorp to roll out 27 electronic message signs along key road harvest routes, from Moree to Coolamon, promoting safety around managing fatigue, being aware of trucks and wearing a seatbelt. An additional 18 of these electronic messaging signs will be placed at high-risk level crossings,” he said.

“Long days harvesting and transporting grain can put farmers and drivers at risk, and with fatigue still one of the biggest killers on our roads, it’s important farmers and drivers look after themselves and take regular breaks.”
The extra signage comes as NSW also opens completely to the double vaccinated for the first time.

Residents across the state are expected to travel in large numbers to all parts of regional NSW from this week. Transport for NSW Acting Deputy Secretary, Regional and Outer Metropolitan, Pete Allaway said people are keen to get out and about but should take care on the road.

“Motorists are also reminded they need to be “truck aware” as it’s important to remember trucks can’t stop as quickly as some other vehicles.”

You can learn more about being safe around heavy vehicles by visiting the Be Truck Aware webpage.

A new digital one-stop-shop has streamlined the process for tourism businesses and councils to apply for white on brown tourism attraction signs, creating more opportunities to showcase their destinations.

The Visitor Attraction Signposting Program, a partnership between Destination NSW and Transport for NSW, has been improved according to the guiding principles of the NSW Visitor Economy Strategy 2030 – putting the visitor first, leading with the State’s strengths, and accelerating digital innovation.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said visibility was key to creating a seamless visitor experience in regional NSW.

“Once visitors arrive in a regional town, or even on their way there, they are much more likely to enjoy their experience if land-marks and attractions are located easily and safely,” Mr Toole said.

“These signs are about encouraging people off the highway to explore some of the best the bush has to offer.”

A range of categories of attractions and tourism businesses are eligible for visitor signs including galleries, museums, national parks, Aboriginal cultural attractions, historic towns or properties, wineries and more.

For more information, go to www.destinationnsw.com.au/visitorattractionsignposting.