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Editors Note…

February 16, 2017 By editor


We have something in common this week: we survived the hottest day on record in Forbes! According to the Weatherzone website the temperature reached 46.7 degrees Celsius on Saturday. The previous highest temperature was in 2004 with 44.6.

We hope you took care to look after el- derly neighbours and relatives, as well as animals during the heat. It is not yet over – we are going for 40 degrees today. Please stay vigilant, especially when working with machinery that can spark a bush fire.

We start our new Bush Telegraph column on page 5 today for the communities of Trundle, Tullamore and Bogan Gate. Thank you to everyone who sent us contributions.

We hope you felt some love on Valentine’s Day. Take time this weekend to feel grateful for the love you have in your life and for letting you feel what it means to truly be alive.

Enjoy Issue 81! Maggi Barnard Editor

Editor’s Note

February 9, 2017 By editor

We all have a song, poem or quote that makes our hearts go warm.

I think Leonard Cohen’s ability to craft lines that can make you love, laugh, cry or despair is incomparable, and I want to share this line with you for Valentine’s Day: “We are so small between the stars, so large against the sky/And lost among the subway crowd, I try to catch your eye“ – Stories of the Street.

We would like to welcome readers from Trundle, Tullamore and Tottenham on board from today. The exciting news is that the Phoenix is spreading our wings, which means The Forbes Phoenix will be available every Friday at the outlets as listed under Snippets on page 3. We would like to invite contributions from these areas we can in- clude on a regular basis.

Our ‘electronic’ doors are also always open to your feedback and comments.

Enjoy Issue 80!

Maggi Barnard Editor

Letter to the editor

January 26, 2017 By editor

Dear Editor

The Forbes Shire Information Centre at the old railway station is an attraction where people can watch the passage of goods trains on the platform.

This is a subject of discussion with friends who visit Forbes and many tourists I have spoken to. It is a small link with our past and the advent of the rail link from Melbourne to Brisbane.

That is why I read with dismay a letter displayed at the Information Centre indicating Council has the intention of shutting the platform off to the public.

This seems to be an unnecessary and radical decision not taking into consideration how many tourists and locals enjoy being able to walk onto the platform.

If it is a matter of managing risk, surely a handrail at the edge of the platform with signage should be sufficient. Yours sincerely

Peter Bright
(letter shortened – editor)

Letter to the Editor…

November 3, 2016 By editor

Letter to the Editor
I believe it is wise to take the time to write to the people of the Orange Electorate making it very clear why I see the importance of standing up here for my principles, my country values and the people of this region. The catalyst for my decision to stand as an Independent, apart from the many people who approached me to do so, was the proposed ban against the greyhound industry.

I believe the values of democracy in country areas in New South Wales are being eroded and this is our opportunity to voice our concerns not only over the greyhounds but other issues that are important to us such as forced amalgamations, which this Coalition promised would never take place. I do not believe in forced amalgamations as I believe that country people have the right to participate in the decision making process of issues surrounding the
future of our regional towns and villages.

I will also work hard to close the gap of inequity in funding for rural roads and transport infrastructure. There is also parking at the Orange Health Service, TAFE and its cutbacks, a respite centre for Forbes and other issues for which I am prepared to fight. I have also been working very hard to find investors to bring an export abattoir to Forbes as this could create 800 jobs for the area.

We need a member who is going to listen to the real issues of real people and who will stand up for the values of country people. I am a businessman of 36 years, a farmer, a family man and someone who empathises with the issues that you face as country people. Send this government the message that country people will fight for their rights and Vote 1 Munro for strong representation in Parliament.

Scott Munro

Letter to the Editor…

October 27, 2016 By editor

Dear Editor,
Thank you for providing such a valuable asset to our community. My clients are avid readers of the Forbes Phoenix; and as they are mostly on the aged pension, money is always an issue. They often tell me how much they love the Phoenix, because they can keep up to date with the community happenings without having to spend a cent.
Monica Wren, Administrator
Forbes Neighbourhood Central

Letter to the Editor…

September 15, 2016 By editor

Dear Editor,
While I was riding around the paddocks wallowing in self-pity, awaiting the floodwaters to arrive, I was convicted of my selfishness. Although I was somewhat pleased to have the day off work because of floodwaters, I was reminded of the dedication and commitment of the teachers and staff of Bedgerabong school. A day off school whoopee – no not for them at all. Phone calls were constantly being made to ensure the school could and would be operational.

Arrangements were being made to ensure staff could be transported from Forbes to Bedgerabong through floodwaters just for the Bedgerabong children to proceed as usual with their learning! What a slap in the face! Where was my commitment? Where was my dedication? I would like to thank and give a massive thumbs up to the
teachers and staff at Bedgerabong school for everything they do. They are absolutely amazing.

Katy Brown

Letter to the Editor

November 26, 2015 By editor

Dear Editor,
I just thought it was about time we congratulated your beautiful town. We stop over for a few days every time we are in transit from Queensland to South Australia. Years back, we had a motorhome but recently changed to a caravan, all of which are fully self-contained. Your hospitality is second to none, your lakeside camping area is beautiful and we always find the locals so friendly. Wherever possible, we spend on petrol and food supplies when we arrive. Thank you and your town folk for making this the best stop-over in Australia. We look forward to our next visit – a good break in our journey.
Thanking you once more,
Ken & Val Bossom
Hervey Bay, Queensland

Civic Leaders – Federal, State & Local Welcome the Phoenix!

July 2, 2015 By editor

It is wonderful news about the expansion of The Phoenix, and its move to provide the Forbes community with another avenue to obtain the latest information about their region. Since I entered Federal politics in the early
2000s the media world has changed dramatically and gone are the days dominated by print media. Instead we have a seven-days-a week news cycle. I must admit that I am a hard-copy person and still enjoy spreading out the Saturday paper on the kitchen table, but I acknowledge the cost and limited media capabilities that
come with this.

However, I am pleased that The Phoenix is bucking the trend, and will supply both a print and online edition of their paper. This decision I’m sure will be an added benefit to the Forbes community. I wish The Forbes Phoenix and its editor John Rozentals all the very best for the future, and I look forward to reading the tales from the Forbes region.

The Hon John Cobb MP
Federal Member for Calare

 

It gives me great pleasure to welcome The Forbes Phoenix and their first edition to Forbes. The ethos of the paper I absolutely love. Live local, Love local, Support local. That is what country life is all about. Local support across the business and retail sector is what builds strong economies in our towns and cities. Every Friday The Phoenix will be available free to all and sundry. Local content, news and sport will be included. Cheryl Newsom, the owner, from Canowindra, is very excited about the paper and her enthusiasm is infectious.
Good Luck and Good Reading!

Cr Phyllis Miller OAM
Mayor, Forbes Shire Council

 

I would like to congratulate The Phoenix on their venture into Forbes. Canowindra has certainly embraced The
Phoenix as an important part of its community and I’m sure The Forbes Phoenix will be an important hub for news, views and community events.

The Hon Andrew Gee MP
State Member for Orange

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