Red Bend Catholic College hosted the Wilcannia-Forbes Diocesan World Mission Month Socktober launch, with students from St Joseph’s Parish School Condobolin, St Laurence’s Parish School Forbes and Holy Family School, Parkes.

The iconic symbol of Socktober is a tattered, recycled ball made of socks, t-shirts, and plastic bags tied with string, representing the essence of the event. Playing various games with the use of old socks to connect with and support underprivileged children, fostering empathy and understanding for their circumstances.

Mongolia has a small Catholic community of around 1,500 people. Through initiatives like Socktober, we are supporting individuals striving to break free from poverty and create better futures for themselves. To learn more or to donate, please visit https://www.socktober.org.au

Popular with the crowds at this years 2024 Trundle ABBA Festival was six piece Sydney band, Disco Revolution.

Trundle came alive with electric sounds and colours on Saturday 19th October for the Trundle ABBA Festival.

A massive thanks to the Parkes Shire Council Events Team and Parks and Garden Team for bringing together and supporting the Festival.

See you all at the next one and don’t forget to please keep supporting local.

Thanks to all of our fabulous Makers and everyone who came along – locals and visitors alike.

What a fabulous day we had at Meet the Makers at the Forbes Visitor Information Centre.

Our Mayor, Phyllis Miller OAM, was delighted to welcome Forbes’ three newest Australian citizens at a Citizenship Ceremony held last Friday, 11th October.

Jude Terrado, Elenita Terrado and Dary Leng each made their Australian citizenship pledge in front of family and friends at the Forbes Council Chambers.

Congratulations to you all on becoming Australian citizens and we know you will make a great contribution to our community.

Staff at Ron Dunford’s Chemist send a huge thank you to everyone that supported them in raising money for breast cancer. They raised an amazing $954, all of which will be donated to the McGrath Foundation.

A huge congratulations to Noelene, who was the lucky winner of our gorgeous raffle.

Also thank you to the staff who made the morning tea possible; and thank you to the community for supporting such a great cause.

Did you come and celebrate with Northparkes Mines for the Cheers to 30 Years festival?

More than 8,000 people attended to make this event the largest ever stand-alone event for Cooke Park.

Keep an eye on the Evolution Mining Northparkes Opera­tions page to see if you and your friends are in the photos they will be sharing over the next few weeks.

The final muster for Forbes Country Music Club Incorpo­rated was held Sunday 6th October at Club Forbes, it was a very sad day we were left with many great memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.

Our band on the day consisted of Brett Petty, Wade Dixon, Neville Lye (on drums as Jim Hodder was unavail­able), John McCluckie (on bass as Pam Byrne is still unwell), Ray Watts, Dave Parkin and Keith Noakes.

Those in attendance were asked to sign the Forbes Country Music Club banner which will be donated to the Forbes Museum so that the Forbes Country Music Club history will live on. Included photos are courtesy of Wendy Dixon.

Last Friday’s Colour Run was a blast. We loved seeing everyone covered in vibrant colours and smiles from ear to ear.

It’s always wonderful to bring the community together, and this event couldn’t have been a success without the incredible support from our local heroes.

Here’s to a fabulous end of Term 3 and a bright start to Term 4.

Thanks to the equine and music stars, the 2024 Parkes Carnival Of Cups was a massive success.

Great tunes from The Living End, Shannon Noll, Sara Berki, Robbie Mortimer and Michael Green.

The amazing night that saw a record crowd at the Parkes Harness Racing Club. Thanks to all involved.

Well done to the Alphas who won the Amazing Race with first time teacher Mr Fredericks driving them around town and getting in the spirit.

All the teams were fantastic, and the Year 11s and staff put on a wonderful dinner afterwards.

A big thank you to everyone who was involved, it was a really fun afternoon and evening.