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September 5, 2024 by Roxane Manley

Trundle Bush Tucker Day is a family friendly festival. There is something for everyone! Come along on Saturday the 7th September

Trundle Bush Tucker Day: Trundle Rural Fire Brigade volunteers will have a BBQ Breakfast the morning after Bush Tucker Day on Sunday 8th September at the Trundle Showground. Bacon and eggs rolls, big breakfast and BBQ. They will have Eftpos available too. Come along and help us say a big thank you Trundle Rural Fire Brigade.

Forbes Town & District Tennis Club: On Sunday 22nd September bring the family along for a fun day, win some prizes, spread awareness for Leo Doyle and help raise some funds. To nominate for the pair’s competition or for further information about the day please contact Peter Clifton on 0403 335 205. If you would like to know a little bit more about Leo’s journey so far, visit https://rarevoices.org.au/personal-story/leos-story/ For more information on the the support Little Wings provide our community go to https://www.littlewings.org.au/

Lifeline: If you have ever experienced thoughts of suicide, you are not alone. In fact, 1 in every 6 Australians has thought seriously about taking their own life on at least one occasion. No matter how hopeless you might feel, help is available. You

can learn about suicide and where to find support for you and the people you care about in our Support Toolkit: ll.org.au/suicide. If you are in crisis and want to speak with a Crisis Supporter, you can call 13 11 14, text 0477 131 114 or chat to Lifeline online at www.lifeline.org.au 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Exciting News Elvis Fans! We have listened to your feedback, and we’re shaking things up. Tickets for the 2025 Parkes Elvis Festival will now go on sale:

• Monday, 23 September 2024, 10am: Parkes Leagues Club shows

• Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 10am: Parkes Services Club shows

• Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 2pm: External festival event tickets

Women’s Health Week: This week is Women’s Health Week, and it is more important than ever to shine a light on the vital importance of prioritising women’s health and wellbeing. Did you know that cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers and having a Cervical Screening Test every five years is the best way to prevent it? Find the one that is right for you: https://bit.ly/4dV7gXk

The Cervical Screening Test is available through your regular doctor or nurse, but it can also be done at many other locations across NSW.

See Ewe Next Tuesday, Albo

September 5, 2024 by Roxane Manley

With momentum growing for the national agriculture rally to be held in Canberra next Tuesday 10th of Sept, co-organisers, Keep the Sheep, are encouraging as many people as possible to attend to give the Government a clear message: support agriculture or face the ramifications at the ballot box.

Coinciding with news that the new Agriculture Minister’s Department advised her that, “the policy is now settled and will not be revisited”, spokesperson Ben Sutherland said that the choice was now clear, and that farmers, agricultural workers, truckies and regional people were now only left with a single choice, to campaign against bad policy at election time.

“This policy is far from settled. If the Government thinks it can dispose of our livelihoods and then declare it all done and dusted, they are very wrong,”“If the Government prefers to listen to activists or bureaucrats instead of the real people that their policy will hurt, then they will see us and hear us next week,” he said.

The national agriculture rally will be held on the lawns at Parliament House on Tuesday 10 September from 11:00 and participants can register online.

Catholiccare Wilcannia-forbes To Host Free Movie Nights For Families

September 5, 2024 by Roxane Manley

CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes team member Dylan Biles is encouraging families to come along to the organisation’s free Forbes Community Movie Night on Friday.

Families at Forbes and Trundle can enjoy a film event for free this month, thanks to CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes.

The organisation’s Family and Relationship Services team is hosting a movie night at Forbes on Friday 6th September, and at Trundle on Friday 20th September.

The events will feature a screening of the film, The Wolf and the Lion, as well as a free barbecue sausage sizzle and other activities for children, all at no charge to attendees.

CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes’s Family and Relationship Services team organised these events to bring families together and add to the social experience for community members in these towns.

Forbes Community Movie Night, Friday 6th September, 5pm-9pm, to be held at Forbes Public School. Bring chairs and rugs and dress warmly. Children are to be supervised by parents. No staff supervision available for children. This is a drug-free and alcohol-free event.

Trundle Community Movie Night, Friday 20th September, 5pm-9pm, to be held at St Patrick’s Catholic School. Bring chairs and rugs and dress warmly. Children are to be supervised by parents. No staff supervision available for children. This is a drug-free and alcohol-free event.

“Our community movie nights are an enjoyable night of entertainment for families that don’t break budgets,” Family and Relationship Services delivery leader Rebecca Lee said.

“They are a chance for children to make memories and they encourage strong positive bonds between family members, and between families in the community.”

Serving western NSW, CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes understands the needs of smaller rural communities.

“With time pressures, many families can’t take a day to travel to a bigger city for entertainment,” Ms Lee said.

“Furthermore, owing to inflation, many families may not be able to afford the fuel to travel away.”

All are welcome to attend.

Northparkes Mines 30 Year Celebrations

September 5, 2024 by Roxane Manley

Cake cutting (L to R): Tony Melhuish, Brad Mill, Ian Cowle, Hon. Courtney Houssos, Rob Cunningham, Ian Rowe.

This year Northparkes celebrates 30 years of operations. To mark the special occasion an official ceremony was held onsite on 21st August, gathering special guests and employees together.

NSW Minister for Natural Resources, Hon. Courtney Houssos MLC, Member for Orange Phil Donato and Parkes Shire Council Mayor joined representatives from Evolution Mining and Sumitomo to help employees celebrate. Two of Northparkes’ employees who will also 30 years of service Tony Melhuish and Ian Rowe also shared memories of their time onsite over the years. To finish the event there was a cake cutting and a plaque was unveiled.

But the celebrations aren’t over yet! Be sure to come along to Northparkes’ free community event, Cheers to 30 Years Festival, headlined by Daryl Braithwaite. This event is to thank everyone in the community for your support over the years. Scan the QR code on page 8 to secure your ticket, bring your picnic rug, esky, and enjoy a funfilled evening with family and friends.

Get ready to enjoy the sweet sounds of Isaac Compton, get up and dance with Foxy Cleopatra, and laugh out loud with MC Tristian MacManus. The event is BYO and there will be plenty of food and activities for the whole family to enjoy including an inflatable obstacle course, jumping castles and a special visit from everyone’s favourite blue cartoon dog…

Northparkes can not wait to celebrate with you all.

Rob Cunningham and Bogan Bila Cultural Dance Group.

‘Use It Or Lose It’

September 5, 2024 by Roxane Manley

My grandfather was the founder of a poultry farm. He loved chickens, the way they moved around, walking with a swagger, their jerky, almost nervous movements. I remember collecting the eggs with him as a child, watching his hands move quickly, with almost a flare of artistry, placing eggs gently but firmly into cartons as he pushed the trolley along through the sea of chickens.

In the last 10 years of his life, he battled Parkinson’s Disease. I once helped him from his car to the egg packing shed, a painstakingly slow process, every movement a neurological battle for his brain to connect with his muscles. His feet barely cleared the ground with short, shuffling motions, his hands shaking and his voice a whisper.

Twenty minutes into the 15 metre journey from car to shed door, I offered to get the wheelchair. He looked at me, smiled and said “My girl. If I don’t use it. I… lose .. it.” He was, of course, right.

A study about patients who are critically ill and find themselves in an ICU bed found that they lose nearly 2% of skeletal muscle per day during the first week of admission. A week in bed, motionless, well that’s almost 14% of your muscle lost. Yet we know on the flip side, it can take 6-8 weeks to build muscle up and build strength. Hardly seems fair does it?!

There are so many benefits to keeping active, across all stages of the life span, but especially as we age.

Interested in keeping strong & active? We have a new seniors exercise class at Kerin Health, run by our Physiotherapists. Find out more or secure your place in this program (places are limited) by calling us on 0437 749 746

Free Online Child Car Seat Safety Workshops

September 5, 2024 by Roxane Manley

Parents, carers and grandparents of young children are invited to attend one of two free online workshops being held to provide important safety information about child car seats.

The workshops are being conducted by Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils in partnership with Transport for NSW West Region. The workshops will be held via MS Teams, on Tuesday 10th September at 10am and again at 7pm, and will run for about an hour.

The Councils’ Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer, Melanie Suitor, said the correct selection, installation and adjustment of child car seats is vital in ensuring children’s safety when travelling in vehicles.

“The workshop will cover the National Child Restraint Laws, types of child car seats available, correct installation and adjustment, when to move to the next car seat, accessories, tips for second-hand car seats and much more. It is so important to ensure your precious cargo is safe,” Ms Suitor said.

The online workshops were the first of their kind in NSW when they were trialed in May 2023.

“Over 30 local families have attended the online workshops since their inception. Participants rated the workshop 4.8 out of 5, said they would be very likely to recommend it to a friend or family member and were glad they had attended,” Ms Suitor said.

To book your place, visit the Councils’ Facebook pages, use this link: bit.ly/WorkshopRegoSept24 or call Ms Suitor on 6861 2364.

Vital Flood Mitigation Program Extended

September 5, 2024 by Roxane Manley

A program designed to reduce the risk and impact of flood events across towns in inland NSW has been extended thanks to a $3 million Australian Government grant. The Improving Floodplain Connections – Urban Protection Program is a risk-reduction program that targets existing flood works. Since 2022, it has been working to restore hydrological connectivity across northern basin floodplains of inland NSW.

The expansion will:

• Help determine a remediation pathway to modify and approve flood works, working closely with landholders.

• Raise awareness and help communities better understand the rules around Floodplain Management Plans, which will improve compliance culture.

• Continue meaningful engagement and collaboration with First Nations communities, landholders and other key stakeholders.

• Build on the Improving Floodplain Connections Program work to date and will help mitigate against flooding to towns in highrisk locations, including in Moree, Bourke, Forbes, Moama, Narromine, Walgett, Hay, Condobolin and in other inland towns and communities.

NSW DCCEEW Director Healthy Floodplains Project Delivery Alastair McKenzie-McHarg said “We have identified 14 Local Government Areas across inland NSW where flood works pose known risks, and have received strong support for the program.

“Expanding the Improving Floodplain Connections Program will build on the critical work done to date, and deliver a coordinated approach for these high-risk locations to mitigate against flooding to towns across our state’s west.

“Flooding remains one of the biggest natural disaster threats to the people of NSW. This program takes another vital step towards remediating the most high-risk flood works.”

Apply Now For The 2025 Building Healthy Communities Challenge

September 5, 2024 by Roxane Manley

Enter your submission for the 2025 Building Healthy Communities Challenge now.

Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) is encouraging people who are passionate about improving their community’s health to apply to take part in the 2025 Building Healthy Communities Challenge.

The WNSWLHD Building Healthy Communities Challenge was established this year by the District’s Health Promotion team to help smaller communities take control of improving their overall health, by providing up to $12,000 in funding and intensive support to deliver a community-led health initiative.

WNSWLHD Health Promotion Coordinator Hayley Vaughan said applications are open to any community group in a town or community with less than 5,000 people who has an idea for an initiative which could improve people’s health.

“We encourage communities to apply if they have an idea which could increase physical activity or healthy eating in their community, reduce smoking and vaping rates or establishing infrastructure which promotes healthy living,” Ms Vaughan said.

“Any idea is a good idea, big or small, and they could be as simple as implementing a regular walking group or setting up community gardens to grow healthy food.”

WNSWLHD Health Promotion Officer Kelly Cook said an independent panel will assess applications and select two towns to compete in the friendly competition.

“The two chosen towns will each receive $8,000 in funding assistance and intensive support from the Health Promotion team to establish and implement their initiative, and we will also provide additional resources and assistance with promotion too,” Ms Cook said.

Applications are open from Monday 2nd September to Friday 11th October 2024.

For more information contact the WNSWLHD Health Promotion Team on WNSWLHD-HealthPromotion@health.nsw.gov.au.

Your Essential Guide For The Nsw Local Government Elections

September 5, 2024 by Roxane Manley

Local Government Elections scheduled for Saturday, 14th September 2024. Following is listed some of the important information you need to know.

HOW TO VOTE

Whether you’re a returning voter or its your first time, head over to the NSW Electoral Commission website to find out more.

WHO ARE THE CANDIDATES

Parkes has two groups and 18 Individual Candidates running for election:

• Group A: Matthew SCHERER, Andrew WILKINSON, Benjamin DRABSCH, Jeffery POWELL, Michael WHITE, Michael RAMSAY

• Group B: Glenn WILSON, Daniel WEBER, Cornelius SNYMAN, Robert BRADLEY, Timothy HALL-MATTHEWS, Raymond JOHNSON, Nicholas LEES, Justin HILL

Individual Candidates:

• Margaret APPLEBEE

• Neil HAMILTON

• Douglas POUT

• Samuel JORDAN

• Alan FLAVEL

• Kenneth KEITH

• Kenneth MCGRATH

• Graeme HUNTER

• Louise O’LEARY

• Darren STEVENSON

• Hamish RITCHIE

• Irene RIDGEWAY

• Anthony BARROTT

• Joy PADDISON

• Jacob CASS

• William JAYET

• Neil WESTCOTT

• George PRATT

Forbes have 10 Individual Candidates running for election:

• Aidan CLARKE

• Phyllis MILLER

• Jennifer WEBB

• Margaret DUGGAN

• Christopher ROYLANCE

• James WHALAN

• Steven KARAITIANA

• Michele HERBERT

• Sarahlee SWEENEY

• Brian MATTISKE

WHEN TO VOTE

• 7th September: Pre-polling voting periodopens

• 7thSeptember: Telephone voting application and voting opens

• 9th September: Postal vote applicationsclose 5.00pm

• 13th September: Pre poll voting closes(dates/times to be advised). Telephonevoting application closes.

• 14th September: Election day 8am 6pm. Telephone voting closes 1.00pm

WHERE TO VOTE?

Postal vote applications are now open for the 2024 NSW Local Government elections. Applications close at 5pm Monday 9th September 2024. For more information on postal voting, visit the NSW Electoral Commission website at https://elections.nsw.gov.au

Pre-polling voting in Parkes will be available at The Coventry Room, Parkes Shire Library & Cultural Centre, 25 Bogan Street, Parkes NSW 2870.

Pre-polling voting in Forbes will be available from Saturday 7th September 2024 to Friday 13th September 2024 at the Forbes Town Hall, Harold Street, Forbes.

Pre-poll voting will be open:

• Monday to Wednesday 8.30am – 5.30pm

• Thursday 8.30am to 8.00pm

• Friday 8.30am – 6pm

• Saturday 9am – 6pm

To find out more information on early voting and pre-polling, postal voting or to find a polling place near you, visit the NSW Electoral Commission website at https://elections.nsw.gov.au

Your Vote Matters – Make It Count On 14th September

September 5, 2024 by Roxane Manley

You must vote at a venue in your enrolled council area (or ward if you live in a divided council area). You cannot vote at a venue in another area.

The NSW Electoral Commission will be conducting local council elections on Saturday, 14th of September 2024, for the election of Councillors. If you are an Australian citizen aged 18 years or more, you are required to enrol and vote. If you do not vote, you may receive a penalty notice.

Parkes Mayor Neil Westcott said “I want to take a moment to talk about voting in this year’s election. You will, for the first time, be offered the choice of placing a vote above the line for two groups of men or taking an extra minute to number at least 1 to 5 – and preferably 1 to 10 – below the line for a diverse Council.

My hope is that the residents of Parkes Shire will recognise candidates on the Ballot paper who will give the next 4 years of their life to being a positive force on your behalf.

Parkes Shire right now needs stable and diverse leadership, I humbly ask that you keep Parkes Shire Independent and Community Driven.”Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller said “I encourage you to find out about all the candidates before voting on election day. This is your opportunity to elect a Council that best represents you, our community. We are very lucky in Forbes as we only have ten excellent candidates, eight of whom were on the last Council and two new candidates.

I have full confidence the community will elect another great Council.”

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