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Started Out Just Drinking Beer

November 23, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Former Forbes local Stuart Lloyd author of THE mental as anything STORY.

A superbly researched and written account of one of Australia’s most popular bands, with unfettered access to all the key players, and a defacto social history of a time when living in Sydney was cheap and fun.

The Mentals went from the top of a pool table to the top of the charts. Enjoy the untold stories behind Aussie classics like: Live It Up, Too Many Times, If You Leave Me Can I Come Too?, The Nips are Getting Bigger, and a whole lot more.

Plus, tales from the road as told by Greedy, Martin, Bird, Pete & Reg — and a star-studded cast including Colin Hay, Richard Gottehrer, Mark Opitz, Ross Wilson and Wreckless Eric — in this access-all-areas official biography.

Stuart has interviewed the likes of Paul Kelly, Bic Runga and REM, on song writing, and his travel and music features have appeared in publications such as Variety (US), The

Australian, Sydney Morning Herald, and Songsmith. This is his 19th non-fiction book. The

Telegraph (UK) described him as ‘The Perfect Storyteller!’

2 Princess Street – Historic Forbes

November 23, 2023 by Roxane Manley

For More information on the purchase of this historic forbes home contact Johnstons Rural Group.

Forbes based property specialists Johnston Rural Group are pleased to be able to offer 2 Princess Street, Forbes to the market. This historic Forbes home is spacious and light filled with a functional, open plan design – this is a home built for entertaining extended family and friends.

This well-maintained and welcoming residential property enjoys a prime location only 2.2km from the Forbes town centre and is within walking distance from stunning Lake Forbes and the Forbes Ski Dam.

The commanding 4-bedroom brick home was built in 2008 by Forbes master builder Bernie Horan and boasts a functional open plan living design with great integration between its indoor and outdoor living areas.

The property characterises the ‘ideal family home’ with its large bedrooms that features built-in wardrobes, master bedroom with ensuite / walk-in robe, study / nursery, theatre room, games room, and an oversized two car garage.

The additional improvements which are set within the low maintenance lawns and garden include a 3 bay lockup garage, small garden shed, services & utilities area and children’s playset.

The Vendors Ken and Jann Sly have decided to sell the property which they have now called home for the past 15 years to downsize, and the new house that they are currently building in Forbes is nearing completion.

Marketing agent Sam Johnston stated that “So far we have received enquiries from retiring farmers, people seeking a larger home in anticipation of a growing family, and from people looking for a robust long term residential investment.”

\Sam Johston of Johnston Rural Group commenting that “This property would also suit families who are wanting to relocate to a vibrant country town that has strong future growth prospects and job opportunities”.

2 Princess Street is being offered for sale by Expressions of Interest (EOI) with expressions closing at 12 noon AEDT Tuesday the 12th of December 2023. A detailed brochure and price guide is available upon request with inspections by appointments only. 0412 896 602 sam@johnstongroup.com.au

Funding Boost For Rural Roads

November 23, 2023 by Roxane Manley

The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed news the Federal Government will double the Roads to Recovery funding program, providing a much needed shot in the arm to dilapidated regional roads.

Minister Catherine King said the Government would gradually increase funding for the Roads to Recovery program from $500 million to a $1 billion program over the next four years.

NFF President David Jochinke said this increased funding would provide key resources to local government to maintain local road networks.

“Flooding in 2021 and 2022 significantly deteriorated critical road infrastructure across Australia and the systemic underfunding of the regional road network has slowed road repairs.

“Local roads make up about 85% of the nation’s road network but they just have not been given the attention they deserve.”

Mr Jochinke said the poor state of local roads had been a handbrake on productivity, holding back regional development and undermining safety and welfare for all road users.

“Poor roads impede overall freight efficiency and slow the movement of freight but they also restrict high-productivity freight vehicles accessing ‘first and last mile’ roads essential for getting agricultural products from farm to market.

“Many rural councils are at a breaking point with large road networks to manage and low populations.

“The average cost of maintaining a kilometre of local government road in metropolitan councils is typically shared between 175 people, while in rural and remote council areas the cost is shared between less than five people.”

Finns Store a New Beginning

November 16, 2023 by Roxane Manley

13 years ago Jackie and Geoff Yeo the owners and restorers of Finns Store Canowindra embarked on a folly which turned into a love of Canowindra and country. It was 2010 NSW was gripped in drought, Canowindra was struggling, the main street was desolate having seen better days. Knowing that drought always breaks and though there being little optimism they could see the enormous potential of the region, the town, the bendy main street and most of all the grand old lady “Finns”. Purchasing and restoring the old building whilst pioneering the new retail concept mixing wine, food, coffee, art, clothing, jewellery, furniture and giftware the store quickly became unmatched in the central west. Other businesses in the main street quickly followed suit, and new retail and cafe businesses opened.

It is with a heavy heart Jackie and Geoff have announced that the building and business is for sale either as a going concern or vacant possession. Jackie, still full of vitality, has a new passion: Grandchildren.

Geoffrey wants to spend more time on his bike and more time managing the burgeoning legal practice Peacockes Solicitors.

For the month of November the store will be conducting a progressive closing down sale with plenty of bargains to be had culminating with a Clearing Sale and Auction conducted by Elders Emms Mooney Saturday 2nd December.

Call in to wish Jackie and Geoff all the best, grab a bargain, have one of those amazing iced chocolates or spiders, a coffee from the latte lawyer, or experience the warm and quirky ambience of the store one more time.

If interested in the clearing sale please feel free to make inquiry at Finns or contact Peter Bromley on 0404 037 729

Forbes Christmas Promotion And Christmas Carnival Will Bring Fun, Laughter And Happiness To All

November 16, 2023 by Roxane Manley

The Trees are out. Each participating business will have a wonderful timberChristmas Tree out the front of their business or close to their front door.

Aaron Acheson said “We are so pleased to be able to offer $20,000 in prizes this year. It has been a tough year so the Forbes Business Chamber is delighted to have kept the draws to encourage local shopping”.

The draws began on November 13th.“All you need to do is scan the QR Code in store and fill in the details. If you don’t have a phone each store will have a manual sheet. We want to make sure that everyone has a fair turn,” said Aaron Acheson. $500 draws will be held on Thursday afternoons on the 16, 23 and 30th November, 7, 14 and 21 December. 5 x $500 draws will take place at the AMAZING Forbes Christmas Carnival on the 8 December. The remaining draws for the 23 December are 6 x $500, 1 x $1500, 2 x $2500 and 1 x $5000 giving a total funding pool of $20000.

Participating businesses offering support for the Find It In AMAZING Forbes This Christmas. The businesses Acheson’s Mitre 10, AgriWest, Allure On Main, Bernardis, Blue Sky Outdoors, Blush Organic Beauty, Bowns Sports Power, Cahills Footwear Forbes, Chapter Two Boutique, C&D Floorcovering, Euphoria Road, Flannery’s Pharmacy, Forbes Automotive Services and ARB, Forbes Business Chamber Inc., Forbes Central Butchery, Forbes Shire Council, Forbes Small Engines, Graces Hair Studio, Gunns Menswear and Embroidery, HozPots Garden Centre, Isabel’s Café, Jessica’s Beauty, Life Pharmacy, Little Extras Lifestyle, Loomzys FishNFix, News On Rankin, MD Steel, Phillip Wells Optometrist, Robbs Jewellers, Steel Technology, Terry Bros Carpet Court, The Bakehouse, The Book Dispensary, Turners Furniture One, Undercover Sleepwear and Lingerie and WA Knights Cranes, Walkers AgNVet.

Local Artist Sean Cassidy Digs Art

November 16, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Sean James Cassidy at 100-year anniversary for the Australian watercolour institute (AWI), L-R Sean With AWI president David Van Nunen.

Local artist Sean James Cassidy has received an outstanding recognition by being invited to join the Australian Watercolour Institute (AWi). His nomination and subsequent induction, was a unanimous decision by the Institute based on the quality of his work.

At the AWi’s recent exhibition, Brushes with History, held at Lion’s Gate Lodge at the Royal Botanical Gardens Sydney, Sean submitted a painting titled Melodies of Woven Light which he was delighted to sell. This art work and the materials used to create it were entirely made by Sean. The paper was handmade from a variety of recycled products and included wood powder from the Paperbark tree. Kangaroo fur from the local area was also incorporated to strengthen the paper and to include some DNA from the Central West.

Sean used three colours in his work and made each of them. One colour was created from beetroot juice, purple carrot juice and red wine and produced a paint throwing hues of magenta, amethyst and lilac. The yellow was made by crushing local ochre rock and adding turmeric. The white was also a crushed local rock. The binder used to set the colour to the paper was a mixture of Cootamundra Wattle sap, homemade vinegar and locally-sourced honey. This latest recognition for Sean has come after a recent cultural exchange with the Archaeology Faculty at the University of The Philippines. He was hosted by Alfred Galvez, a friend with whom Sean set up an art school and while Sean is no longer an owner, the school Galvez Atelier is flourishing and has connections with both the New York and Florence Art Academies. Sean is very proud of Alfred’s achievements and his philosophy of offering opportunities in art across all socio-economic groups.

During his visit, Sean was invited to view museums and galleries, in the process of being built, to house the country’s important archaeological collections from Colonial and Pre-colonial history and to speak on the article co-written with Kerrie Peden, Excavating Bridges for Future Streams.

Based on Sean’s previous contributions to exhibitions at the university, he was invited to study an intensive course in understanding the discipline of archaeology, to participate in skill sharing with doctoral student Mr Timothy James Vitales and to accompany a group of archaeologists on two expeditions.

He was also asked to conceptualise an exhibition based on the expeditions’ findings, in collaboration with the National Museum of The Philippines and National Geographic. This project, Puliran, is to examine an ancient copper tablet discovered near Laguna Lake in the southern Luzon region. The tablet is covered in an unknown text and archaeologists plan to begin another dig in the area in an attempt to discover further clues to the tablet’s origin and the people who created it. Sean has also been asked to create programs in 2024 to help build ties between the local community and the archaeologists.

In the future, Sean will be using the knowledge gained to explore his Celtic history through its patterns and iconography. He intends to study in Northern Ireland while researching his convict ancestry and plans to have his findings complete in time for the International Cassidy reunion in Enniskillen in 2025.

Snippets

November 16, 2023 by Roxane Manley

IMAGE: Hosted by Forbes Rugby Union Club.

Forbes Rugby Union Club

Forbes Rugby Union Club welcomes applications for coaches and managers for the 2024 season. Positions we are looking to fill include head coach, assistant coach and manager for 1st grade, 2nd grade, women’s and colts.

Details for the application form are available on the Forbes Rugby Facebook and Instagram pages. For more information please contact secretary@forbesrugbyclub.com.au or President Sam Parish on 0418 832 086. Applications close at 5pm on Friday 17th November.

Parkes Shire Council

Join us on Saturday 18 November at 10am in the Parkes Shire Library courtyard for an event called Crop Swap Parkes!

What is a ‘Crop Swap’?

Crop swapping is the cashless exchange of homegrown and homemade produce at community markets. Attendees usually arrive with produce they have too much of and trade it with others so that they leave with a basket of delicious, free produce. These events aim to reduce food waste while promoting goodwill, generosity and community connection! We hope to see you there!

R U OK? Day

Don’t give them opinions or try to fix things.

Instead, listen and let them know you care and are there to support them.

A simple yet important message to take into the weekend.

Steve Magill Earthmoving Pty Ltd

Out with the old, in with the new!

We have been busy working on redesigning our website, and it is now ready to launch.

Follow the link to check out what we’ve been up to – https://www.stevemagillearthmoving.com.au/

NSW Government

Know someone itching to start a new career?

There’s now an even greater reason to join the NSW Police Force as new recruits will be paid $30,000 to study at the Police Academy over 16 weeks. Upon graduating, students will be employed as probationary constables and earn an annual salary of about $80,000 plus allowances!

With a shortfall of police numbers, this new incentive is being introduced to attract more recruits to help build a stronger police force for our communities.

Enrolment details are here bit.ly/NSWPFRecruitment

Central West Credit Union

October Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Lolly Jar Guessing Competition Winners Announced.

October, dedicated to breast cancer awareness, has ended, and we’re thrilled to wrap it up by revealing the winners of our Lolly Jar Guessing Competition. A big thank you to everyone who joined – your support makes a difference.

Parkes Winner: Congratulations to Gill Kinsela for an impressive guess!

Forbes Winner: Well done to Sandra for a spot-on prediction!

Your participation helped us bring attention to an important cause. We appreciate your involvement and congratulate you on your success. Breast cancer awareness is crucial all year round, not just in October.

Parkes Elvis Festival

Ray White Parkes is looking for homes and rooms to lease for the 2024 Parkes Elvis Festival through their Home Hosting Program.

For more information on how you can be part of this program, call Gail on (02) 6862 1900 or drop into Ray White at 228 Clarinda Street, Parkes.

IMAGE: Parkes Elvis Festival 2024 Home Hosting Program.

A CWA Christma

November 16, 2023 by Roxane Manley

IMAGE: A variety of interesting items available.

Christmas is coming and so are the dilemmas about what to get your loved ones. Don’t panic, Forbes Evening CWA Branch members have been working hard to help you out. They have made lots of handcrafted items and have other things which will make your Christmas gift unique.

Forbes Evening CWA Branch members will be selling these items at our stall during the Forbes

Christmas Carnival, Friday 8th December.

“There will be something for everyone,” commented Branch President, Robyn Miller, “with unique Christmas decorations for your home, festive table or Christmas tree”.

“We look forward to seeing lots of people. Come and do your Christmas shopping with us. Members have spent many hours making things for you,” said branch Cultural Officer, Karen Wright. “Prices of our products are very reasonable.”

So get in the spirit and come along to check out our wares, support the CWA and have a bit of fun at the Christmas Carnival on the 8th of December in Templar and Rankin Streets from 5.00 pm.

Get Involved In The Khub Wishing Tree Appeal

November 16, 2023 by Roxane Manley

IMAGE: L-R Salvation Army Rep, Wendy Broome Salvation Army, Jessica Storm Khub Store Manager, Taylah Mackinnon Assistant Store Manager, Annabelle Cole-macindoe, Aleesha saville, Tracey little, Katie O’malley.

Khub Forbes have Launched their annual Kmart wishing tree appeal in conjunction with the Salvation Army. Many families are doing it tough – which is why we’re asking our community to come together and support those who need it most.

The Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal is Australia’s largest and longest-running gift collection drive. It has been helping assist those in need in local communities at Christmas and beyond for over 30 years. Working with the Salvation Army, and with the generous support of our customers, Kmart have donated over $5.6 million and 10 million in gifts distributed to those in need at Christmas. There are six wishing tree champions in every Kmart store – that is over 1300 team members that are dedicated to helping support local communities.

The Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal supports children, adults, seniors and families who are unable to afford gifts at Christmas and beyond Christmas.

With more than 760,000 children currently living in poverty, Kmart alongside The Salvation Army are working together to give hope to Australians who may be struggling with homelessness, illness or family crisis.

Kmart along with The Salvation Army are coming together for the 36th year to help support those doing it tough. We encourage you to embrace the spirit of giving this year by supporting the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal, by making a cash contribution in store, or online, or giving a gift in store. The Appeal runs from 13- 24 December 2023.

Forbes Khub Store Manager wants the local communities to know that “these donations stay local as we work alongside the parkes/forbes salvation army to distribute these gifts”.

Call To Action: ACCC Must Investigate Supermarket Meat Prices

November 16, 2023 by Roxane Manley

IMAGE: Leader of The Nationals and Shadow Agriculture Minister David Littleproud pictured at rams sales.

Leader of The Nationals and Shadow Agriculture Minister David Littleproud is calling on Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Agriculture Minister Murray Watt to investigate supermarket meat sale prices.

Mr Littleproud said Treasurer Chalmers and Minister Watt must urgently direct the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to hold a price inquiry.

“According to Meat and Livestock Australia, some sheep and lamb categories have fallen by up to 70 per cent in the saleyards in the last 12 months,” Mr Littleproud said.

“Lamb prices have drastically reduced and cattle prices have fallen by about 60 per cent. Yet families at the supermarkets have barely noticed a difference in prices.”

While a farmer’s payment for cattle (eastern young cattle indicator) has fallen from $10.21 per kilo to just $3.65 per kilo over the past 12 months, at the supermarket it still costs around $36 per kilo for grass-fed rump steak, $25 per kilo for beef rump roast and $19 for a kilo of grass-fed beef mince.

A farmer’s payment for lamb (national trade price) has fallen from $8.39 per kilo to $4.82 per kilo, yet families at the supermarket are paying $27 for a kilo of grass-fed graze lamb boneless shoulder roast, $18 for one kilo of lamb loin chops and $8 per kilo of lamb leg roast.

A competition task force recently established by Labor, to conduct a review of competition policy settings over a two-year period, failed to provide the urgent response that families and farmers required.

“This is impacting family budgets right now. It needs an urgent response because families and farmers can’t afford to wait potentially two years for answers.

“Many families are struggling to afford their grocery bill each week so it’s important the government acts swiftly to ensure there’s transparency in meat prices.”

Forbes Rugby Union Club

Parkes Shire Council

R U OK? Day

Steve Magill Earthmoving Pty Ltd

NSW Government

Central West Credit Union

Parkes Elvis Festival

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