The National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) team, together with Central West Local Land Services would like to invite you to an information evening focusing on the use of a species-specific virus known as Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (the carp virus) as a biocontrol agent.

The community briefing session will be held on Wednesday 30 May, from 6pm to 8pm at the Forbes Inn Hotel, 43 Rankin Street, Forbes. The event is an opportunity for Forbes residents to hear about proposed carp biocontrol measures first-hand from the NCCP and Local Land Services as well as contribute feedback to the plan.

This event is one of more than 40 community briefings that have been held in NSW, Victoria, South Australia, the ACT and Queensland. For more information on the briefing or to register your attendance, please contact Vivien Howard on 0439 387 603 or email vivien.howard@lls.nsw.gov.au.

After months of planning, fundraising and dance lessons seven gorgeous young ladies and their handsome partners danced their way into the hearts of almost 200 guests. The occasion was held on Saturday, 5th May when the young women made their debut at a charity debutante ball.

The group were presented to John Schrader, a representative from their chosen charity Forbes CanAssist, and consisted of Savannah- Lee Bevan, Jourdain Girot-Serplet, Paige Thomas, Ethan Markwort, Samantha Thornton, Brandon Boland, Fiona Howarth, Konnor Ryan, Gabrielle Boland, Jacob Howarth, Brodie Dukes, Toby Hurford, Jade Carpenter and Kristian Markwort.

Anna and Austin Hubbard and Marebelle and Maxi Baxter, led the nervous duos onto the dance floor before they performed their feature dance, which was choreographed by Kate Ralph. The young ladies looked spectacular in their gowns and the young gents wore smart black suits and light blue accessories.

The determined efforts of each and every one of the debutantes and their partners, from cooking barbeques to selling raffle tickets, were justified with a profit of $1,800 being raised from the event. This will directly benefit local cancer patients and their families.

John Schrader was grateful for the support and the efforts of the group. He explained that Forbes CanAssist provides in excess of $8,000 per month financial support to patients.

Raffles were also drawn on the night. The firewood, donated by the Carpenter family, was won by Julie Wallace. Kate Ralph took home the homewares hamper, donated by Spotlight. Kim Dean scored the kitchenwares hamper, also donated by Spotlight, and Marion Crowe was delighted with her win of a gift voucher to the Sweet Three Vintage Van.

Event coordinator, Anita Morrison said that she could not have been prouder of these young people and commended their families on the night and for the positive influence they have had on them all.

Thirty-two flags designed with the ‘amazing’ brand were installed last week as part of council’s brand-led marketing activity.

Mayor Graeme Miller said the flags would help promote the Shire’s new destination brand to locals and visitors alike.

“Council adopted the ‘amazing’ brand last year and while it is being used quite well online, there is still much to be done to raise the awareness of our new brand.

“Placing our brand on flags in our town’s centre will help to create awareness and continue conversations around ‘amazing’ Forbes,” said Graeme.

“The ‘amazing’ brand represents Forbes, its rich agricultural sectors, its strong and connected community, our Shire’s key lifestyle attributes and rich natural resources.”

“The strength of the ‘amazing’ brand will help to promote Forbes as a place to visit, live and invest in”, said Graeme.

“Council is currently developing print, digital and highway signage materials to help promote Forbes. A new printed guide designed to attract visitors and inspire relocation and investment in Forbes is in development along with a new destination website,” he said.

Graeme added that “hot-off-the-press” are bumper stickers promoting ‘amazing’ Forbes. Residents are urged to collect a bumper sticker from the council or the Visitor Information Centre.

“I’ve got one on my car already! ‘amazing’ Forbes travels with me whereever I go and at every chance I love to promote our town,” said Graeme.

A vital regional infrastructure program which is delivering jobs and much-needed projects throughout the Riverina and Central West has been continued thanks to the recent Liberal and Nationals’ Budget.

Deputy Prime Minister and Nationals’ Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack said another $200 million has been allocated in the 2018-19 Budget to deliver a third

round of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF).

“In round one of the BBRF I worked hard to deliver $210,000 to allow House with No Steps to move its Aussie Biscuits Factory at Forbes into new premises in the town,” said Michael.

“I had the pleasure of visiting the Aussie Biscuits Factory just before its move, so I have seen first-hand the real benefits of the Building Better Regions Fund.”

The minimum grant for Building Better Regions Fund projects is $20,000 and the maximum grant is $10 million.

“I encourage the community to consider projects which can help strengthen local economies and build capacity and productivity around the region,” said Michael.

“The fund is only for projects in regional Australia and I look forward to hearing more of the region’s ideas when applications are called later this year.”

During March and April, the Bogan Gate CWA found themselves very busy. They hosted the Oxley Group Handicraft/Land Cookery Day on Tuesday, 6th March.

The Parkes, Forbes and Condobolin annual Bridge Day was held at Bogan Gate on 15th April. This event came into its eleventh year and Bogan Gate CWA has catered for it every year since its inception.

Also, Bogan Gate CWA President, Marion McIntyre laid a wreath on behalf of CWA at the local Anzac Day dawn service.

At the recently held May meeting, there were nine members present. ‘The thought’, given by Ros Edwards, focused on ‘the worst bankrupt in the world is the one who has lost his/her enthusiasm’.

International Officer, Heather Veal gave further interesting information of some famous people from Poland, the country of study this year. Naturally, the cultural discussion this month was opinions based on the royal wedding.

Plans to host the Orange Male Voice Choir on Sunday, 3rd June at the Bogan Gate Hall at 1.30pm are moving along nicely. Sales are going well with tickets available until 28th May at Betta in Forbes.

The choir has sung all over the world and around Australia. CWA members will be providing a delicious afternoon tea for everyone to enjoy before they drive home.

Bogan Gate CWA would like to see new and familiar faces at their next meeting being held on Thursday, 21st June at 1.30pm at the Bogan Gate Hall. Any new visitors are always most welcome to come along to their meetings.

Abatement Of Offensive Noise

Everyone has experienced nuisance noise coming from a neighbour’s property. What to do? It depends on the type and frequency of the noise.

The Protection of the Environment Operations Act (POE) sets out in considerable detail regulations which apply to all sorts of domestic appliances and machinery, internal and external. It deals with such things as air-conditioners, lawn mowers, electric power tools, musical instruments and amplifiers, pool motors, and car and burglar alarms. It sets hours during which appliances and machinery can be used and maximum noise levels.

Your local council can deal with a wide range of problems, such as barking dogs or other continuing noises. One-off noises, such as a noisy neighbourhood party, are best dealt with by the Police.

If there is a continuing problem, it is best to have a talk with your neighbour. If that fails, consult your council. If the problem is beyond the powers of the council, then consult your solicitor to see what legal action can be taken. In many cases the Local Court has the power to make a “noise abatement order”. Breach of this by the noisy neighbour
can lead to fines and other more serious penalties

If there is a “one-off” problem, the Police have the power to issue a similar notice. They can also issue on-the-spot fines if, after telling the offender to stop or mitigate the noise, it starts again within six hours.

If we at Matthews Williams can assist you on this or any other legal matter, feel free to contact our office for an appointment.

By Mark Olson
Partner/Solicitor

July 2018 will bring yet another chapter to the Forbes legal firm that has grown and changed over a century. From 1st July McGroders will come under the ownership of Stephanie Hughes, from Hughes & Co. Lawyers & Conveyancing.

This change will have little impact on clients. Dennis and the McGroders team will move to 9 Harold Street, while the phone number and other contact details will remain the same.

Completed files from the past seven years, title deeds, wills and other safe custody documents of previous partnerships will remain in safe keeping at Hughes & Co. Lawyers & Conveyancing. As Palmers Solicitors has ceased trading in Forbes, Hughes & Co. Lawyers & Conveyancing also has custody of all wills, title deeds and other safe custody documents from the Palmers practice since 2004.

Dennis is approaching 66 and after a satisfying working life with three children living away and six grandchildren, he had to put in place a viable succession plan for the practice. He intends working for Hughes & Co. Lawyers & Conveyancing as a consultant until he retires.

Dennis would like to assure the community and his clients he did not take this decision lightly and that the continuity of quality service, continued employment of his staff and care for his clients are paramount. He feels confident that Stephanie Hughes and her team and the McGroders team will guide this historic Forbes legal practice into its new chapter with quality skills and service, young ideas, energy and enthusiasm.

The premises of 155 Lachlan Street will be unoccupied from 1st July. This stately old building has been a private home, a maternity hospital and a legal office, and will be for lease or sale. Any creative options would be welcome. Contact McGroders solicitors on 6852 3366 with any questions.

The National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) team, together with Central West Local Land Services would like to invite you to an information evening focusing on the use of a species-specific virus known as Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (the carp virus) as a biocontrol agent.

The community briefing session will be held on Wednesday 30 May, from 6pm to 8pm at the Forbes Inn Hotel, 43 Rankin Street, Forbes. The event is an opportunity for Forbes residents to hear about proposed carp biocontrol measures first-hand from the NCCP and Local Land Services as well as contribute feedback to the plan.

This event is one of more than 40 community briefings that have been held in NSW, Victoria, South Australia, the ACT and Queensland. For more information on the briefing or to register your attendance, please contact Vivien Howard on 0439 387 603 or email vivien.howard@lls.nsw.gov.au.

The most dangerous hotspots on NSW roads will be upgraded as part of the NSW Government’s Safer Roads Program, which will help drive the number of deaths and serious injuries on our roads towards zero.

Parliamentary Secretary for Western NSW, Rick Colless last week announced a $70.9 million investment to deliver 180 vital safety upgrades this financial year.

The Safer Roads Program will:
• Include re-engineering dangerous curves, installing rumble strips to alert tired drivers, widening shoulders and
centre lines, and installing flexible wire rope barriers to help prevent run-off-road and head on crashes; and
• Uses proven engineering treatments to reduce the number and severity of crashes on the state’s roads.

The projects are estimated to save the equivalent of 425 deaths and serious injuries over the life of the program.

Rick said that 64% of the investment will be directed to regional NSW, delivering 125 projects.

“Last year, 272 people killed on NSW roads were in the country, so this will go a long way to reduce the number of fatalities on regional roads”.

“The NSW Government has invested over $282 million in road safety in the current financial year, and this $70.9 million from our Safer Roads Program will deliver more important safety upgrades in 2018- 19 for many of our most dangerous roads,” said Rick.

The Safer Roads Program was established in 2014 and to date $193.6 million has been invested and 490 road safety upgrades delivered.

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