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Free Workshops To Help You Understand Medicines

October 9, 2025 by Roxane Manley

Community members across Central West NSW are invited to attend a free workshop held between October 20 to 24 in Wellington, Cowra, Canowindra, Grenfell or Parkes.

These interactive workshops are designed for anyone who takes medicines or cares for someone who does – including family members, carers and support workers.

Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSWPHN) is funding these workshops.

They are led by expert pharmacists John Woodward and Lisa Pulver from MedicinesEd. Each workshop includes a free morning or afternoon tea, and offers a relaxed, welcoming environment to learn, ask questions, and share experiences.

“We want people to feel confident when using medicines,” says Lisa Pulver. “These workshops are about giving people practical tools and knowledge to make safe, informed choices.”

The workshops in Wellington and Grenfell will be held as yarning circles, thoughtfully created for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members, where everyone is welcome. These sessions will offer a culturally safe space to share stories, ask questions, and learn from each other.

Whether you’re managing your own medicines or supporting someone else, these workshops will help you feel more confident and informed.

• Wellington: Monday, 20 October, 10am – 12:30pm, WINS Community Centre

• Cowra: Tuesday, 21 October, 12:30pm – 3pm, Information Neighbourhood Centre

• Canowindra: Wednesday, 22 October 10am–12:30pm, Connections Centre

• Grenfell: Thursday, 23 October 10am–12pm, venue to be confirmed

• Parkes: Friday, 24 October, 10am–12:30pm, Neighbourhood Central

To book call John on 0406 730 656.

Flannery’s Pink October Ladies Night

October 9, 2025 by Roxane Manley

The large crowd that attended last year’s Pink October Ladies Night at Flannery’s Pharmacy.

Everyone is invited to join the Flannery’s Pharmacy team for their annual Pink October Ladies Night on Thursday 30 October, 6pm at Flannery’s Pharmacy. There will be something for everyone, so head along and get some information, whether it’s for yourself, a friend or loved one.

Information on the evening will cover heart disease – the leading cause of death for women worldwide, osteoporosis, healthy living to help in these areas,in addition to breast cancer.

All attendees on the evening will receive a free pink goodie bag packed with information, samples and pamper goods to take home. There will be merchandise for sale, and nibbles and bubbles from 5.30pm, so arrive early.

Forbes’ Flannery’s Pharmacy Pink October Ladies Night started in 2023 when a NSW Women’s Health Nurse was visiting the store periodically and Flannery’s Pharmacy wanted to get the word out about how she could support the female community throughout the different stages of life.

In order to cover a wider range of health issues, they also invited Physiotherapist, Matiese Byrnes and Naturopath, Alice Flannery. The aim was also to discuss the importance of Pink October, so breast cancer nurse Di Green also joined in to discuss the importance of regular breast screening and self checks. Di will be there to explain it all again this coming Ladies Night on 30 October. There’s no cure for cancer and early detection is key as this dramatically improves survival rates and treatment optionsCustomers can call to put their name down or head to www.eventbrite.com.au to book online. Bookings are preferred as refreshments will be provided on the night.

There are just 100 spots available.

Flannery’s are also running a raffle through the month of October with an evergrowing hamper of goods, head in store to purchase your tickets.

Exciting Roles To Shape Future Of Forbes

October 9, 2025 by Roxane Manley

Step into a leadership role and guide our teams to help make Forbes shine. Apply for the roles of Team Leader – Water Construction and Team Leader – CBD Presentation.

These roles offer the opportunity to guide teams, deliver quality outcomes, and contribute to the presentation and infrastructure of our Shire.

Applications are closing soon. Apply at: www.forbes.nsw.gov.au/paid-employment

We welcome applicants from all walks of life. If you need adjustments to help you through the process, contact people@forbes.nsw.gov.au.

Council is seeking a passionate leader to head up our Suburban Presentation Team.

In this role, you will lead and coordinate a team to deliver quality outcomes in line with Council’s programs, plan and schedule work while ensuring safety protocols are followed, interact with the community and support all aspects of town presentation, bring your passion for horticulture and gardening to enhance our suburbs. If you love plants, people, and keeping our town looking its best, apply now. Applications close Sunday 12 October, www.forbes.nsw.gov.au.

Council is also seeking an experienced administrator ready to lead, mentor and inspire our Business Support and Customer Service Team. In this role you will oversee counter services, call centre, records, and customer requests, provide executive and administrative support across all Council divisions, coach and develop a professional, multi-skilled team and plan, schedule, and ensure high-quality service delivery. If you have top-notch admin, editing, and MS365 skills, and a passion for leading, apply now.

Applications close Sunday 12 October.

Why Young Australians Need Resilience, Not Just Restrictions

October 9, 2025 by Roxane Manley

As more than 200,000 Year 12 students across Australia prepare for their ATAR exams, the stress they face highlights a bigger national issue: too many young Australians are entering adulthood without the coping skills to manage life’s challenges. Without those tools, pressures can accumulate and contribute to serious mental health consequences – with suicide now the leading cause of death among 15-24 year olds.

At the same time, the Federal Government is preparing to tighten restrictions on young people’s access to social media, acknowledging growing concerns about its role in anxiety, loneliness, cyberbullying and harmful self-comparison. While reducing harmful online influences may provide some relief, bans alone will not solve the problem. Children also need to be equipped with the skills to manage stress, build resilience, and seek support much earlier.

LifeChanger Foundation is a preventative youth mental health and wellbeing non-profit that empowers young people to thrive. Through evidence-based school and community programs, it builds the social, emotional and resilience skills young people need to navigate life’s challenges.

For information about LifeChanger www.lifechanger.org.au

The Need For Nuclear Proven

October 9, 2025 by Roxane Manley

The Leibstadt Nuclear Power Plant in Switzerland. By Hansueli Krapf – Own work: Hansueli Krapf (User Simisa (talk · contribs)), CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=110649554

Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud said the ground-breaking comprehensive truth data’ of Labor’s renewables rollout proves the need for nuclear power in Australia.

Mr Littleproud said the Rainforest Reserves Australia and Steven Nowakowski analysis, which can be found at https://www.rainforestreserves.org.au/renewablestruthmap shows the shocking impact Labor’s all-renewables plan will cause on agriculture land, pristine natural landscapes and regional communities.

The mapping outlines the scale and size of every site in Australia and the footprint it will leave, with clickable, real-time data. It shows the vast amount of land being taken up by Labor’s 1126 projects, requiring 44,895.5 kilometres of new haulage roads for more than 300 wind projects, along with an additional 443,000 hectares of prime and for 545 new solar projects. The total number of solar panels proposed totals a staggering 584 million.

“This mapping vindicates The Nationals’ calls for nuclear to remain a key policy for the Coalition,” Mr Littleproud said. “We need to lift the nuclear moratorium for a balanced and technology neutral energy mix if we want to save what’s left of our agricultural land and our forests from Labor’s all-renewables approach.

“Australians need to understand, this mapping shows Labor is destroying the very thing we are trying to protect – the environment.

Environmentalist Steven Nowakowski said the mapping, released today, is the most comprehensive to date. “This is a trillion-dollar industry yet no one has done this mapping before,” Mr Nowakowski said.

The Journey Of Bartley’s Barkers

October 9, 2025 by Roxane Manley

Gail designed her paddock to disrupt and engage, there are other dog smells, roo’s, sheep, and plants smells. All designed to distract the dog while training, one of the goals is to get the dog to focus on you the owner instead of the distractions.

Gail Richardson, owner of Bartley’s Barkers, was born in Narrabri NSW in 1968 but now calls Parkes home. Bartleys Barkers had been many years in the making. In fact, the vision first began to take shape in Gail’s mind more than twenty years ago. Gail said “I knew I wanted to create something meaningful, something that combined my love of dogs with a service that could truly make a difference for people and their beloved companions.”

“When I completed my studies, I was both proud and humbled to achieve nine High Distinctions and one Distinction. These results gave me the confidence to move forward with my dream: to provide accessible, reliable dog training and support services, not only face-to-face but also online.”

“Living in rural and regional communities myself, I understand how challenging it can be to access professional dog training compared to the services available in big cities. In metropolitan areas, training often comes with a hefty price tag, making it out of reach for many. For me, it was essential to ensure that families in country areas could still afford quality help for their dogs and puppies.” said Gail

At the heart of Bartley’s Barkers is the belief that responsible dog ownership is both powerful and life-changing. Knowledge is the key—understanding the simple “do’s and don’ts,” learning to read a dog’s body language, and gaining confidence in your role as a leader. These things may sound small, but they are absolute game changers. With the right guidance, owners don’t just train their dogs—they build a partnership that results in a loyal, confident, and much-loved family member.

Gail’s training facilities are located at 78 Lindsay Thomas Rd.Parkes and she can be contacted on 0408 968 175 or at happydog.happylife14@gmail.com or find Bartleys Barkers on Facebook

RAAF Roulettes Aerobatic Team At Parkes Airport

October 9, 2025 by Roxane Manley

Friday October 10th come along and see the RAAF Roulettes Aerobatic Team who will be at Parkes Airport from 11.15am and on arrival will practice their aerial routine for the performance at the Bathurst Car Races. They will depart around 3pm to do their display at Bathurst.

The Roulettes display will be best be viewed from the Terminal Car Park adjacent to the Museum which will be open to all visitors.

Searching for a great place to take the kids to during the school holidays, why not take them to the Aviation Museum at Parkes Airport, located in a former RAAF hangar, where kids can sit in helicopters and aircraft and feel the experience of being a pilot.

The Museum has a range of aircraft to view that range from a recently retired AP3-C Orion maritime reconnaissance aircraft to a replica Fokker Tri plane, the Red Baron from WW1.

The Museum will be open from 9.30am to 3.30pm on Friday and the remainder of the school holidays with admission cost of $30 for a family of 2 adults and 2 children and $5 for children under 16.

Plan Your Christmas Early With Buddy Boy Kitchen Parkes

October 7, 2025 by Roxane Manley

The calendar has a way of catching us off guard. One moment it is spring, and suddenly Christmas is here. At Buddy Boy Kitchen, we know how important it is to have a place ready for gathering, celebrating, and sharing meals.

That is why our Christmas Menu is available for groups of 15 or more, from 3 November to 20 December 2025. Whether it is colleagues toasting the end of a big year, or families coming together before the holiday rush, our team makes planning simple and the celebrations effortless. Expect festive flavours, a warm atmosphere, and service designed to take the stress out of organising. From Christmas ham and cured Salmon to filet mignon, pan-roasted turkey, and Christmas pudding.

A festive gathering is about more than what arrives at the table.

It is the laughter that lingers between courses, the conversations sparked over a glass of wine, and the small details that make a night feel unforgettable. At Buddy Boy Kitchen, we create the setting, you bring the people, and together the evening becomes a story worth remembering.

If you’re not ready to celebrate Christmas yet, we are also open for breakfast from 6:30am and dinner from 5:30pm, Monday to Saturday. Our restaurant serves Happy Hour everyday from 4:30pm to 6:00pm, there is no better way to raise a glass before a Christmas feast.

Do not wait until the calendar fills. Organise your festive gathering now. Christmas Menu bookings and details at buddyboykitchen.com.au/christmas-functions-2025 or call 02 6862 5222.

The Little House

October 7, 2025 by Roxane Manley

On the way to work there is a little house. It sits off the side of the road, old brick chimney, nestled into the side of the house. It’s framed by large gum trees, glimmering in simple, understated beauty.

The kids are usually in the car, I point to it and tell them a story about who might have lived there, what life might have been like for them, it keeps them entertained for 5 minutes without an iPad so it’s a win.

Today, I drove by it alone, and I think about the woman who would have swept its floors every day, planted irises along the front, and cleaned out the fireplace. The stories it would hold.

Stories of a family sharing a bed, cuddling to keep warm on a frosty morning. Of laughter, hot soup and tales being told beside the glow of a fire.

The kids that grew up there wouldn’t have remembered if Mum rinsed the dishes or kept a clutter free house. But, they would remember her putting down the broom every now and then, running around outside with them, peals of laughter echoing through the trees, making the gum leaves dance and glimmer with joy.

And so I drive home, ignore the dishes, grab my boys and tickle them on the lounge, soaking up every laugh, smile and the sounds of their little voices. I ignore the ping of a new email coming in, the agitated beep of the washing machine’s completed cycle. And I think of the little house and its gum trees; smiling, nodding at me.

Bookings are now open for Kerin Health Mother’s Group, a place for new mothers and their babies to come together and share the adventure of Motherhood in a safe, supportive environment. To learn more, head to https://www.kerinhealth.com.au/mothers-group

What Do You Think About Inland Rail?

October 7, 2025 by Roxane Manley

Have you been keeping up with Inland Rail’s progress or would you like to know more about Australia’s largest infrastructure project?Inland Rail Pty Ltd is constructing the Inland Rail project, a 1,600km freight line linking Melbourne to Brisbane via inland Australia. With a staged delivery approach, prioritising the construction between Beveridge, Vic, and Parkes. Regional NSW communities will continue to benefit from Inland Rail construction between now and 2027.

At Inland Rail, we need your feedback to make sure that what we say and do is meeting the needs and expectations of project communities. All we ask is 10 minutes of your time to complete the survey at https://survey-au.yoursurveynow.com/survey/selfserve/53b/2509241?list=0 Please complete this survey before Tuesday 7 October 2025.

This survey is administered by independent market research company, Veracity. All feedback is confidential with only summary responses reported to Inland Rail.

If you would like to complete the survey by phone, or if you have any questions regarding this survey, or about Inland Rail in general, please call us on 1800 732 761 or visit inlandrail.info/learn-more for more information

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