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October 16, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Lions Park RV dump point will be moved to Wheogo Park.

Lions Park RV Dump Point Relocation: With regional roads currently full of travellers, RV Dump Points are becoming the latest hot spots to locate. RV Dump Points are sites especially designed for Recreational Vehicles to dispose of their waste, including grey and black water, and sewage in the most environmentally friendly method of emptying waste from a caravan. Forbes has multiple sites available including Caravan Parks within the Shire, Forbes Showground and currently on the edge of Lions Park. The Lions Park dump point is going to be relocated to Wheogo Park in the coming weeks and Forbes Shire Council is advising the community that roadworks will be in place. Work on moving the site will commence Monday, 19 October 2020 and Junction Street will be closed for two days.

Central West Mayors Back Tresillian Residential Service: The Mayors of the Central NSW Joint Organisation are throwing their support behind the campaign lead by the Hon Steph Cooke, Member for Cootamundra for the Tresillian Residential Service at the Cowra Hospital, as part of the new upgrade to Cowra Hospital.

Tresillian is a long-standing organisation for young families and young children with expert parenting advice. They also have helped develop a Sleepwell Baby app for parent concerns such as baby sleep and settling, development, feeding and nutrition. Tresillian began with the Spanish Flu pandemic that reached Sydney early 1919. With 100 years of invaluable service for young families across New South Wales, Tresillian has played an important and unique role in the history of New South Wales. Hopefully, struggling parents and carers will soon have much easier access to this invaluable resource soon.

Pool Closures: This swim season, due to COVID-19 restrictions, new rules have been put into place to ensure all of the community has access to the Forbes Olympic Pool. So that the learn to swim program and squad training can go ahead, the pool will be closed to the public from 3.30pm-4.30pm on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. While this may be frustrating from some members of the public, it is important to remember that these rules are in place for the health and safety of the entire community. As a community resource, it is critical that all have access to this wonderful facility.

The Forbes Olympic Pool will be inaccessible to the general public during squad training.

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October 9, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Be on the lookout for the critically endangered Swift Parrot for Local Land Services NSW.

Spring Bird Watching Competition: Local Land Services NSW are on the hunt, looking for citizen scientists to monitor our most vulnerable birds, in fact all birds, after the long drought and extensive bushfires. This helps Land Services to understand how these birds are coping.

The competition requires registration and for entrants to complete at least one, 20-minute survey in their community or at home. A bird watching kit will be provided upon registration.

This competition celebrates Threatened Species Day and aims to shine the spotlight on some of the threatened bird species found in the Central West Local Land Services region with a special focus on the critically endangered Regent Honeyeater.

There are 28 prizes on offer for 28 lucky entries. Prizes include bird-related goodies such as binoculars, field guides, artworks, and clothing. The competition closes on Monday, 12 October.

Mental Health Week Webinar: Rural Aid announced the October theme for its regular primary producer webinar, where skilled counsellors present on timely topics affecting farmers and rural communities.

This upcoming webinar is being held next week during Mental Health Week in Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia, and Mental Health Month in New South Wales and Victoria where the focus in 2020 is “Strengthening Our Community”.

Rural Aid says their webinars are about strengthening rural communities too, through improving access to resources for farmers. ‘On the Couch with Rural Aid Counsellors’ is a webinar series tackling key topics and themes related to farmer welfare and life on the land.

Next week, Central West New South Wales counsellor Zoe Cox will host a session at 6pm on 14 October on the topic of strengthening relationships and navigating conflict in stressful times. Primary producers, farming families and rural counsellors are encouraged to register for the 60 minute live sessions at https://www.ruralaid.org.au/counselling/

Time is running out to get your entries in for our Spring Photo Competition.

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October 2, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

RURAL ROUND-UP… Lot 63 – SSR190016 was knocked down for $11,000.

Australian Senepol Bull Sale Record: On Monday, 21 September Geoff and Alison Maynard and family, from Five Star Senepol at Jambin, Queensland set a new Australian record selling a Senepol bull for $30,000 at the annual sale at Gracemere Saleyards in Queensland. Lot 3, Five Star 190609 was knocked down for a record $30,000 to CAP Genomics from Brisbane.

Five Star Senepol enjoyed a 100% clearance rate with all 66 lots selling and a new all-time high average of $11,273 on sale day. Clayton and Sarah Maynard from Southern Star Rural, Canowindra, sold 11 bulls through the sale averaging $8,300 with two tops of $11,000 for a Senepol and a Senegus (Senepol/Angus) Bull. For future bull enquiries contact Clayton Maynard on 0439 029 204.

Spring Photo Competition: It is that time of year again. The Forbes Phoenix is running its annual Spring Photo Competition, and we are looking for your best and brightest spring snaps taken in and around beautiful Forbes. This year, Sarah Hodge from Essjay Photography is sponsoring the competition. Sarah’s clients are treated as friends, making sessions laid back enough to capture authentic and unique moments. Essjay Photography is located in Forbes and has been operating for over ten years and the business is ever expanding, offering family, wedding, business and personal photography. Winners of the Spring Photo Competition will win a $200 voucher from Essjay Photography. Submissions can be made on the Forbes Phoenix Facebook page, or emailed to sales@forbesphoenix.com.au. Entries are being accepted until the end of October 2020.

Christmas Carnival Cancelled: For a number of years, the Forbes Business Chamber, in conjunction with Forbes Shire Council, have hosted the Find It In AMAZING Forbes Christmas Carnival which has grown into one of Forbes’ premier community events. After a recent committee meeting, it was decided that the Forbes Christmas Carnival will not go ahead in its usual format for 2020. The Committee are currently working on a new concept that will see a series of smaller events delivered to the community. These events will be located throughout Forbes and will encourage every participant to enjoy themselves in a COVID safe way. The Committee would like to thank stall holders, volunteers, shop and business owners and visitors for their support.

One month remains to get your entries in for the Spring Photo Competition. (image credit: lakakisu instagram).

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September 25, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Centenary Celebrations For Joan: On Saturday, 19 September, Joan Whitworth nee Le Brocque celebrated her 100th birthday. Joan was born on Monday, 20 September 1920 in Brown Street, Forbes and has lived in Forbes all of her life. Joan had four daughters and has 10 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and six great, great grandchildren. Congratulations to Joan for reaching this incredible milestone, may she have many more years of good health, overwhelming happiness, and peace of mind.

Aged Care A Top Priority For Mayor Miller: Forbes Shire Council Mayor, Phyllis Miller OAM recently met with Catholic Healthcare to discuss the recent performance report by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission regarding Jemalong Residential Village. The performance report assessment outlined multiple areas in which the facility can improve to ensure the Quality Standards are complied with. “The problems found at the facility are not insurmountable,” said Phyllis. “Council will work with Catholic Healthcare, as a team, to gain the accreditation needed to provide quality healthcare for our elderly residents in Forbes. With COVID-19 highlighting numerous and alarming flaws within the aged care system, this is an issue on the forefront of many minds.” Performance reports are carried out to discover weaknesses and evaluate their urgency, so any unfavourable findings carry the promise of improvement. Phyllis has invited the community to contact either herself or Steve Loane at Forbes Shire Council if they have any concerns regarding loved ones in the facility.

Spring Photo Competition: It is that time of year again. The Forbes Phoenix is running its annual Spring Photo Competition, and we are looking for your best and brightest spring snaps taken in and around beautiful Forbes. This year, Sarah Hodge from Essjay Photography is sponsoring the competition. Essjay Photography is located in Forbes and has been operating for over ten years and the business is ever expanding, offering family, wedding, business and personal photography. Winners of the Spring Photo Competition will win a $200 voucher from Essjay Photography. Submissions can be made on the Forbes Phoenix Facebook page, or emailed to sales@forbesphoenix.com.au. Entries are being accepted until the end of October 2020.

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September 18, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Isla Bailey is learning to gain confidence around horses by grooming, leading and hanging out with the ponies.

Spring Photo Competition: It is that time of year again. The Forbes Phoenix is running its annual Spring Photo Competition where we are looking for your best and brightest Spring snaps taken in and around beautiful Forbes. This year, Sarah Hodge from Essjay Photography is sponsoring the competition. Sarah is a storytelling genius who loves adventure and finds great joy in capturing special moments. Sarah’s clients are treated more like friends and sessions are laid back in order to capture authentic and unique moments.

Essjay Photography is located in Forbes and has been operating for over ten years. The business is ever expanding and offers family, weddings, business, and personal photography. Winners of the Spring Photo Competition will win a $200 voucher from Essjay Photography. Submissions can be made on the Forbes Phoenix Facebook page, or emailed to sales@forbesphoenix.com.au. The Forbes Phoenix will accept entries until the end of October 2020.

Learn To Ride Locally: Nu Walla Equestrian is a horse-riding establishment situated 20 minutes from the heart of Forbes. Owner and operator Amba McGoldrick has had a lifelong passion for horses, dressage and teaching the basic principles of riding and horsemanship to the next generation of young horse enthusiasts, as well as adults wanting to learn or refine their dressage skills.

Lessons are conducted in the 60 by 20 metre sand dressage arena, which is also available for hire. For further details on lesson pricing and availability, view their website www.nuwallaequestrian.com.au.

Harry Awarded: Deputy Prime Minister, Michael McCormack MP, visited Forbes on Tuesday to hand deliver Forbes’ Harry Coggan his 75th Anniversary medallion. The commemorative medallion and certificate are available to all living veterans of the Second World War and Harry was privileged to receive his first-hand on Tuesday afternoon in Victoria Park.

“While Australia can never repay the debt that we owe almost one million Australians who served, this medallion and certificate are a small but meaningful way we can thank living veterans of the largest global conflict of the 20th century. The design of the commemorative certificate complements the medallion. The design includes the Commonwealth Coat of Arms, ‘Australia Remembers’ wording, and the beginning and end year of 75 years of the anniversary, that is, 1945 –2020,” Australia Government Department of Veteran Affairs.

Michael McCormack presented the 75th Anniversary Medallion to Forbes’ Harry Coggan. Photo: Forbes Shire Council Facebook.

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September 11, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Margaret Girot will have a stall full of new season tomato plants this month at the Rotary Ipomoea Markets.

Market Makes Its Comeback: Saturday, 12 September will see Rotary Ipomoea’s first market since the COVID-19 break at Forbes Lion’s Park, starting at 8am and concluding at 12.30pm.

There will be a Rotary Ipomoea market, all being well, every second Saturday of the month for the rest of the year including a special Christmas market on the second Saturday of December.

Rotary Ipomoea members are so excited to be able to conduct a market again with social distancing in place. So many regular stall holders have replied to invitations to attend as well as many new stall holders.

Margaret Girot would normally be selling her plants at the Forbes Show but since its cancellation, she will have all her new season tomato plants, vegetable seedlings and fowls at the market this month. Forbes Rotary Ipomoea will have a seasonal produce raffle, eggs, oranges, lemons, limes, books, plants, and pumpkins for sale on their mega Rotary stall. Funds raised by Rotary Ipomoea support local projects.

Forbes North Public School will have a stall offering a variety of handmade calico shopping bags, cards, video games, books, toys, and produce from the school garden.

There will be hand-made clothes, home cooking, soap, antiques and the chance to sample a Rotary egg and bacon roll from the Rotary breakfast van, or you may like to grab a coffee from the ladies’ in the super coffee outlet at Lion’s Park.

Azalea in bloom by Elvy Quirk.

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September 4, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Spring Photo Competition: It is that time of year again. The Forbes Phoenix is running its annual Spring Photo Competition where we are looking for your best and brightest spring snaps taken in and around beautiful Forbes. This year, Sarah Hodge from Essjay Photography is sponsoring the competition. Sarah is a storytelling genius who loves adventure and finds great joy in capturing special moments. Sarah’s clients are treated more like friends and sessions are laid back in order to capture authentic and unique moments.

Essjay Photography is located in Forbes and has been operating for over ten years. The business is ever expanding and offers family, weddings, business, and personal photography. Winners of the Spring Photo Competition will win a $200 voucher from Essjay Photography. Submissions can be made on the Forbes Phoenix website, or emailed to sales@forbesphoenix.com.au. The Forbes Phoenix will accept entries until the end of October 2020.

Smart Farms, Small Grants: Farmers, fishers, and foresters can now apply for Australian Government funding of up to $100,000 to support their natural resource management efforts. Applications for Round 4 of Smart Farms Small Grants are now open. The popular program aims to benefit farms, the environment and regional communities by providing funding to help farmers, fishers and foresters to address natural resource management issues such as pest control, vegetation management, farm input efficiency, climate and market management, as well as foster the use of new technologies.

There is $6.5 million available under this round of Smart Farms Small Grants to support one to two-year projects that boost best practice sustainable farming awareness, skills, and capacity.

Smart Farms Small Grants is a sustainable agriculture element of the National Landcare Program (NLP). The Australian Government is investing more than $1 billion towards the second phase of the NLP from 2018-2023. For more information and to apply, visit the Community Grants Hub https://www.communitygrants.gov.au/grants.

Drum Muster: From Friday, 11 September and continuing every second and last Friday of the month, the Drum Muster is restarting in Forbes. Bookings are essential and can be made through the Forbes Services Club. Bookings will be made between 9am-12pm for drums to be dropped off at Twin City Recyclers in Sam Street Forbes. For further information please contact Peter Bright on 0419 463 803.

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August 28, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Steve Karaitiana and Jeff Nicholson showed Phil Donato where improvements need to be made on the BMX track. (Image: Phil Donato Facebook)

Youth In Mind: Phil Donato visited Forbes on Wednesday and met with Forbes Shire Councillors Steve Karaitiana and Jeff Nicholson to discuss the rejuvenation of the Forbes BMX track. With COVID-19 ensuring that most residents stay put in Forbes this year, Council has led the way in gaining the funding to ensure the youth of Forbes have adequate facilities to keep them occupied and active. Parks and infrastructure upgrades, the skatepark facelift, a ninja park, and upgrades to sporting facilities have all been announced this year and are continuing to be rolled out for the community to enjoy.

The decades old BMX track has long been neglected and Steve and Jeff are pushing for its rejuvenation in order to encourage a new generation of Forbes youth to get in on the sport, with the facilities providing an opportunity for them to stay active and occupied in a healthy way without the need to leave town.

COVID-19 Testing In Forbes: The Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) drive-through COVID-19 testing visited Forbes, with the mobile service on Thursday this week. While there are still no known cases of COVID-19 in Forbes it is still imperative that people get tested so that the Government has a clearer idea of statistics around the pandemic which will eventually allow for general restrictions around movement to be decreased.

Testing services are free of charge, and referrals and appointments are not required to attend the Harold Street testing service. Testing is fast, easy and results are normally delivered within 48 hours.

Symptoms of the illness include: fever, a sore or ‘scratchy’ throat, a cough, runny nose, shortness of breath, tiredness and muscle aches.

The message is simple; if you have any symptoms, even mild ones, arrange to be tested. If you have any questions or concerns you can ring the National Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 020 080 or healthdirect on 1800 022 222.

Weeds-a-plenty: In the coming weeks the Forbes Shire Council’s Urban Services crew will be out in Forbes parks and sports grounds spraying for weeds that have flourished with the recent rainfall. While the crew are following legislated policy and procedure for the health and safety of all, residents and visitors to Forbes are being advised to give the crew a wide berth.

Forbes Shire Council’s Urban crew will be spraying for weeds in the coming weeks.

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August 21, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Sue Jolliffe from Nell’s Pantry 4 Farmers with Elaine Bright and Zelma Grayson from the daytime CWA Forbes Branch.

CWA Daytime Deliveries: August has been another busy month for the Forbes CWA Branch. Members are still finding time to sew, knit and crochet with the latest bundle of library bags, tablecloths, aprons, and doll clothes going to the Forbes Learning Ladder. Once again, members were delighted to deliver their work to the childcare centre. Aiden and Raewyn greeted the ladies and arranged to have three children model the aprons.

The ladies also delivered toiletry bags to the Forbes Hospital, which are given to patients to ensure a more comfortable stay. The Forbes CWA Daytime Branch also visited the Farmers Pantry to donate ‘Buy it in Forbes’ vouchers, men’s boxers, and knee rugs along with oranges, wool, bags and books as a way of saying thanks to the pantry for being there to help farmers. The next meeting is Friday, 4 September at 1.30pm in the CWA Hall. If you are interested in joining, contact one of the members or President of the CWA Forbes Branch Elaine Bright on 0402 025 888.

Forbes’ Second Street Library Launched: A brand new street library has arrived at Lions Park in the shelter, the second of its kind in Forbes. Street Libraries provide free books for all ages without the need for a membership. Simply reach in and take what interests you, when you are done, return them to the Street Library network, or pass them on to friends. If anyone has a book or two that they think others would enjoy, they can just pop it into any Street Library they happen to be walking past.

LEGO Winner: Thirteen-year-old Thomas Burton from Forbes has won the Lego Build competition in his age category, in the Central West Libraries school holiday LEGO build competition. Thomas submitted a photo of the Lachlan bridge, along with a picture of his build which won him first place in his age category of 13+ years. The competition called on entrants to build iconic buildings across the Central West and entries included schools, train stations and museums.

The competition was judged by Orange Council CEO David Waddell, Orange City Council Senior Planner Summer Commins and the team at Source Architects. Judges were very pleased with the entries and finding a winner was challenging.

Thomas Burton from Forbes won the Central West Libraries LEGO building competition for his Lachlan Bridge build.

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August 14, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Rural Aid are calling on photographers to submit work for their Bush Photo Competition.

Calling On Photographers: Rural Aid is calling all photographers for their inaugural Bush Photo Competition. The ‘life on the land or in the bush’ competition is open until 3 September 2020. If you are a photographer or a budding photographer and you have a love for rural Australia, then this is the competition for you. Rural Aid are looking for images, ground level or aerial, of our Aussie farmers and their families, and a depiction of what their life is like on the land or in the bush. There are also great prizes to be won.

To enter, participants can submit their entries from 10 August to 3 September 2020 by posting high-resolution images on Instagram with the hashtags #RAPhotoContest and #SpiritoftheBush and tagging @ruralaid in the image. Alternatively, submissions can be emailed to images@ruralaid.org.au. The photos will then be added to stories and a highlight reel on the Rural Aid Instagram page.

Lachlan Water Restrictions Lifted: The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment have announced the lifting of temporary water restrictions for general security account water in the Lachlan regulated river water source.

Recent rainfall has provided sufficient inflows to both Wyangala Dam and Lake Brewster which have increased by a combined 115 gigalitres (GL) in July and are still rising.

Based on the inflows so far, there is now enough water to meet critical human and high priority needs. Under these circumstances, water security has been restored so the temporary water restriction applied in the public interest is no longer required and has been repealed. The lifting of the temporary water restriction also means that normal water sharing plan and accounting rules now apply.

Road Closures: As predicted, the rain that fell over the weekend has resulted in roads in and around the Forbes Shire being closed to traffic. Water over the road and damage to roads means Littles Road and Forest Road are open to local traffic only. Pinnacle Road is closed to all traffic with no detour in place. Seymore Armitage Road is also closed. All unsealed roads in the Forbes Shire are closed to vehicles over 4.5tonne, excepting school buses, Council road plant and emergency vehicles. Concessions are available upon request by contacting Council’s Engineering Department on 6850 2300 and choosing option two. More information can be found online: https://www.forbes.nsw.gov.au/residents/emergency-information/road-closures.

Road closures in and around Forbes continue after more rain last weekend has damaged and left some roads underwater.

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