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Equine Osteo Dates Available

October 15, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

Anna from Equine Osteopath NSW will be doing the rounds again across the region for those with horses or dogs that need attention.

If your horse suffers from reduced performance, gait issues, short stride, stiffness, reluctance to trot/ canter, problems with heads carriage or changes in behaviour – Anna at Equine Osteo can help.

Those interested in booking are encouraged to do so early. Dates for October are as follows:
• Eugowra/Forbes: Tuesday the 19th
• Cowra/Canowindra: Thursday the 21st
• Bathurst/O’Connell: Tuesday the 26th
• Dubbo: Thursday the 28th
• Orange: Every Wednesday

Current COVID rules apply. Masks and social distancing will still be required and full vaccination is encouraged for those who seek a consultation appointment.

If you’d like to book horses or dogs in for a treatment, call Anna 0469 949 131 or email anna.prins@hotmail.fr. Or visit the website www.equine-osteo.com.au

You Can’t Ask That… Can You?

October 15, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

IT’S A BOGANS WORLD: Jeremy Markwort who runs the popular Bogans World page on Facebook was interviewed for You Can’t Ask That? on the ABC this week. Markwort is also doing a series on Australia’s Best Man Caves.

When television producers from ABC’s You Can’t Ask That? contacted Jeremy Mark-wort about being interviewed; he couldn’t believe it. The series is synonymous with tackling tough and taboo issues and the question they asked the Forbes local and Bogans World social media founder was – what is boganism and what are the roots of it?

“They wanted to know are bogans nor-mal or actually really different?” Jeremy said.

“There is a lot of confusion about it as some say bogans are larrikins and others think they are something far worse – which they aren’t.”

The episode (aired last Tuesday) asked a raft of people across the class divide including Bloke singer and comedian Chris Franklin, this very question and in the process tried dispelling some myths surrounding boganism.

“We certainly wouldn’t have the shoey,” said Jeremy.

“It’s bogan origins stem from racing cars when the winner would drink from his shoe. There’s loads of positives and the show touches on all that,” he said.

The social media channel Bogan’s World is on Facebook and Markwort is currently collaborating on a series on Australia’s Best Man Caves.

Council’s Heritage Assistance Program

October 15, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

Image credit: https://www.forbes.nsw.gov.au/

Forbes Shire Mayor, Phyllis Miller OAM is excited to announce the Councils Heritage Assistance Program is now open for 2021. The program’s aim is to support the reinvigoration of the town’s unique built heritage and historic character through the conservation of the Forbes’ heritage buildings and heritage conservation for the benefit of present and future generations.

“We love protecting the historical elements of our beautiful town and this grant program helps to support the maintenance and preservation of locally heritage listed buildings in the Forbes Shire,” said Mayor Miller.

“The grant can cover repairs, maintenance or the reinstatement of missing heritage elements. The program also supports studies and reports necessary prior to undertaking any work on a heritage item or building. This assistance can be used for anything Heritage Listed across our Shire or a building within our CBD Heritage Precinct and the grants can be applied for work completed since May 2021,” said Mayor Phyllis Miller.

“It also can be for work you are planning on undertaking by April 2022. The grant funding is dollar-for-dollar, up to the amount of $3,000,” she said.

“Demand for heritage grants such as this is consistently high, so I encourage those thinking of doing work to consider speaking with our staff to see if we can help with this financial assistance.”

Preference will be given to buildings or sites identified within Schedule 5 of the Forbes Local Environmental Plan 2013. These include fences, verandahs, roof cladding and decorative details. Projects include structural work through to final painting.

Applications can be made on Councils website:www.forbes.nsw.gov.au/building/heritage/grants-and-assistance. For more info contact FSC on 02 6850 2300

Mayoral Notes

October 15, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

This week has been dubbed Freedom Week by our State Government but I know many of you are feeling less free than you were before.

We understand your frustration but we ask you bear with the changes as it won’t be for long. Our vaccination rates are looking very strong and when the State gets to 80% you will see a lot of the new rules disappear.

Some of our Council facilities require you to prove your double vaccination status. This is stated in the Public Health Order. The facilities include; Forbes Visitor Information Centre, Forbes Library, Forbes Olympic Pool and the Youth & Community Centre.

Town Hall and the Central West Livestock Exchange are currently exempt from the double vax rule but do have capacity limits of 1 person per square metre indoors and 1 person per square metre outdoors. We will keep you updated as the rules change.

I would like you all to get excited about Australia Day 2022 and start nominating people for the prestigious Citizen of the Year Awards. There are three awards; Citizen of the Year (any age) Young Citizen of the Year (25 years or younger) and Senior Citizen of the Year (65 years and older).

Next year we hope to be able to all come together to party! Then on Australia Day we will have a full day of fun.

Take care and God Bless.
Your Mayor,
Phyllis Miller

Sweet Taste Of Freedom For Every Vaxxed Man… And His Dog

October 15, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

HOW MUCH IS THAT DOGGY IN THE WINDOW: Every man and his dog was out and about this week after restrictions were eased across NSW as of last Monday October 11. Forbes sits at 92% single dose and 75% double dose – above the NSW level of 73.8% who have had both vaccinations at the time of publication.

It was the news everyone in NSW had been hoping for after the first stage of COVID-19 restrictions were eased across the State for the fully vaccinated earlier this week.

Premier Dominic Perrottet said this is just a “taste of the freedoms to come with the State on track to pass the 80 percent double vaccination mark within weeks, and if we keep on going, we’ll ensure lockdowns become a thing of the past.”

New Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the changes would be welcomed from “Bondi to Broken Hill!”

“So many people are keen to get back to the pub or enjoy a meal at their local cafe,” Mr Toole said.

“It won’t be long before we see the bush buzzing again and the main streets of regional towns packed with activity as businesses re-open and restrictions start to ease.”

Locally, the news was welcomed with business owners able to operate with more clarity. Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM was rapt that people were out and about in town again while Shire Councillors Graeme Miller and Steve Karaitiana were both on hand to inspect Templar Street works and observe the pick-up in CBD traffic, excited by the prospect of a strong economic recovery leading into Christmas.

“It is great to see people about again,” said Cr Graeme Miller.
To see the 70 percent Roadmap and lift-ing of restrictions, visit nsw.gov.au

Free Online ‘Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers’ Workshops

October 8, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils will be hosting two more online workshops for parents and other supervisors of local learner drivers, full of practical advice and information about completing the 120 hours of supervised driving.

The free ‘Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers’ work-shops are scheduled for Wednesday 13 October and Wednesday 27 October from 5.30pm.

Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Council’s Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer, Melanie Suitor, said due to COVID-19 restrictions, four of these online workshops have been held in the second half of 2020 and first half of 2021.

“Parents and supervisors of learner drivers have a crucial role to play in making our roads safer. That is why we have teamed up with Transport for NSW and other councils across the Western Region to hold another one of these workshops via Zoom,” Ms Suitor said.

Participants can attend from the safety and comfort of their own home. The estimated run time is around 1 hour and 15 minutes. The workshop covers the licencing system, how to use the Learner Driver Logbook including the use of digital logbooks, licence conditions for learner and P-plate drivers, the benefits of on-road driving sessions, tips on supervising a learner driver and more.

“Parents and supervisors who have attended this workshop in the past have found that it boosted their confidence, helped them better plan driving sessions and allowed them to share their experiences with other parents and supervisors,” Ms Suitor said.

Bookings are essential and can be made online via Eventbrite, through the Councils’ Facebook pages or by calling Ms Suitor on (02) 6861 2364.

Successful Virtual Field Day

October 8, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

The recent Be Road Ready For Harvest Virtual Field Day, held via Zoom in September, was a success with over 60 people dialling in for the event. The event was supported by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), Transport for NSW, NSW Police, NSW Rural Fire Service, Graincorp/Grain Transport Safety Network and NSW Farmers. Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils’ Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer, Melanie Suitor, said it was great to see strong numbers again this year for the Virtual Field Day, especially as the region is expecting another good harvest.

“Unfortunately, due to the current COVID situation we had to hold the field day online again this year, rather than the usual face to face event at the Forbes Saleyards,” Ms Suitor said.

The program included presentations about access, fire safety, load restraint and much more.

“Thanks to everyone who assisted to organise, promote and attend the event.” The Virtual Field Day was recorded and can be accessed on the Forbes Councils’ YouTube channel or via this link – https://youtu.be/wkALs0-xY94

The winner of the feedback form lucky door prize, an Engel Thermo15 cab fridge worth $190, was Campbell Wilson.

MAYOR: Goldridge Ballot Night A Success!

October 8, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

GOLDRIDGE SUCCESS: Forbes Shire Councillors in attendance at the recent Goldridge Estate Ballot Night. Applicants had both Phase 1 and 2 to choose from after the incredible response FSC received upon opening the ballot applications. Once selected, all lots on sale that night were accounted for.

The Goldridge Estate Ballot Night was held on September 30 and was “a resounding success” according to Forbes Shire Mayor, Phyllis Miller.

“The sale couldn’t have gone any better and we are so pleased to see so many young families purchase their first block of land in our amazing Goldridge Estate,” said Mayor Miller.

“The sale was completed through a ballot process in which each applicant was given a number and when drawn out of the barrel, they were given the opportunity to pick whichever block they desired from the 13 lots on offer. We needed to see that everyone had an equal playing field, and it was conducted in an open and public way.”

Stage one of the Estate was the first to go on the market and of that stage, Phase 1 and 2 were sold through the Ballot Night. The following day saw Phase 3 and 4 go on the market as a general release and all enquiries are directed to go through the local Real Estate Agents; Century 21, Elders, Michael Robinson and Ray White.

“We will continue to release more land as the market demand warrants, giving existing real estate in town a chance to recover from the current competitive circumstances.”

Goldridge Estate comprises 221 very affordable lots ranging from 550 square metres to over 5,000 square metres with rural views. The appetite for homes in regional NSW is only expected to rise once the lockdown ends and borders reopen.

Snippets…

October 8, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

OZ DAY NOMS OPEN: Forbes Shire Council invites all members of the community to nominate an outstanding member of our community for the annual Australia Day Awards! Categories include the Forbes Shire Citizen of the Year, Senior Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year awards.

Australia Day Awards Are Now Open!

Forbes Shire Councils invites all members of the community to nominate an outstanding member of our community for the annual Australia Day Awards! The Forbes Shire Citizen of the Year, Senior Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year awards recognise and reward those Shire residents who have displayed a consistent record of excellence, who have made outstanding achievements in their field and who have made a significant contribution to our community. The awards are open to residents across the Forbes Shire.

Nominations are now open, closing at 5pm, Sunday January 9th, 2022. It would be great to see the festivities at our new space in Lions Park!

Additionally, for all Australia Day information please keep your eye on the below link, which will be updated to reflect all the fun things we have planned for this upcoming Australia Day!

www.forbes.nsw.gov.au/community/our-community/australia-day/australia-day-celebrations

Lions Doing Their Part For Sick Kids

Be it a Tsunami in Indonesia, an Earthquake in Haiti, presenting a mobility system to a disabled child or a Hearing Dog to a hearing-impaired older person – Lions have been supporting communities and causes for decades especially in Forbes and the Central West.

Now childhood cancer research is getting a $1.05 million boost thanks to Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation. The latest project is $1.05 million of funding to the Telethon Kids Institute to support the Centre’s vital research aimed at improving survival rates, longevity and quality of life for children with cancer. Over the past 10 years, the Australian Lions Childhood Research Foundation has raised over $10 million for childhood cancer research.

From September 2019 to December 2020 the Lions Clubs of Australia also provided nearly $5,000,000 assistance to farmers in the Central West and Western areas of NSW.

Earlier, in 2016, the Lions Clubs of Australia and International provided flood relief funding right here in Forbes. These funds were administered by the local Forbes and District Lions Club.

So if you need an outlet for your kindness or want to get involved with Lions or this cause you can as Lions support numerous groups and missions.

Forbes Vax Rates Climbing

Forbes continues to perform well with strong numbers for both first and second dose vaccinations. Remember 2nd dose AZ is available this weekend and COVID surveillance tests are ongoing. See vax chart on page 1 for figures.

Rawsthorne Hangs Up Hat For Farm

October 8, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

When Andrew Rawsthorne, a Trundle farmer and former Red Bend student, arrived at Forbes Shire Council as the new Grants Officer six years ago, his role was to help bring council’s vision to life. Now, he is hanging up his hat to dedicate his time to his ever-growing farming business.

“I have been lucky enough to work with some outstanding people – creative people, who I count as lifelong friends,” said Andrew. “I am privileged to have played a small part in the growth of Forbes – a town near and dear to me.”

Rawsthorne and his grants colleagues collaborated on $30million in funding during his tenure – a remarkable feat that has elevated Forbes to one of the most prosperous and idyllic rural communities to live in nationwide.

For Andrew it is all about life on the land and he wouldn’t have it any other way!

Australia Day Awards Are Now Open!

Lions Doing Their Part For Sick Kids

Forbes Vax Rates Climbing

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