Duke of Edinburgh participants set out on their ad­venturous journey at Nangar National Park. Over two days, the students hiked an impressive 23km, set up camp, and prepared their own meals.

The hike was both challenging and rewarding, pro­viding a wonderful opportunity for teamwork and personal growth and enjoy spotting local wildlife along the way.

All participants successfully completed the Adven­turous Journey component of their Bronze Award and continue to work towards their individual goals in physical recreation, skills, and volunteer service.

The Parkes Shire Library hosted Parkes East Pub­lic School Kindergarten students for a visit.

The students were excited to have a tour of the library and to visit the current Questacon display.

Students were lucky enough to listen to a brand new story and make their very own badges.

Forbes Public School Prep 4 Big School program has begun and the children are making new friends, exploring the classrooms, and getting to know their teachers.

These sessions are a wonderful way to support transition to school, helping FPS future Kindy students feel confident and excited about starting school.

There are endless smiles amongst the group as the Prep 4 Big School children are all learning, playing, and growing together.

Billy Boil results: 1st place Jim Lingier, 2nd place Sam Harmer and 3rd place- Blake Ridges.

All images credit: Images InstantlyBushman’s Relay results: 1st Junior Furious not Fast, 2nd Mudgee Weapons, 1st Adults Graceys, 2nd The Replace­ments. Thank you Luke and Georgia for coordinating this event.

Dog High-Jump results: Small Dog 1st Shane with Molly, 2nd Sarah with Rocco. Large Dog 1st Chris with Rover, 2ndMat with Alf. Rising Star Dog: Jennie with Sadie.

Lorraine Everest (member of Evening Branch of CWA) running and taping cords to ensure safety at the soup serving bench the day before the September Soup/Slice Kitchen.

The helping hands from Forbes Evening CWA: Robyn Miller (Vice President) and Nic Little (President).

Patrons enjoying soup and a chat at the September Soup/Slice Kitchen: Jessica and James Whalen, Rebecca Bayn­ham and Sue-Anne Nixon.

The Red Bend Catholic College Mountain Bike Team rolled into Glenwood State Forest for a Dig Day hosted by the Orange Mountain Bike Club.

Despite a frosty start , the dedicated crew, Archie Ryan, Bryce Tandy, Lenny Iyer, Will Tandy, Bodhi Lynch, and Jace Rudd, didn’t let the cold slow them down.

After the adrenaline rush, the team rolled up their sleeves and got stuck into building a brand-new trail, learning the ropes of trail construction

Parkes Christian School Year 9/10 Commerce class ran their annual Market Day in which they have to come up with a food truck style business, market it and run it dur­ing lunch time.

They did a wonderful job and fed the masses, who enjoyed loaded fries, cinnamon and pizza scrolls, nachos, and ice cream!

Well done Miss Oates and all of the students who were involved in the success of the annual Market Day

Mrs Shankleton was super excited to announce that the Parkes High School Agriculture Team has had a very suc­cessful 2025 Parkes Show.

In the sheep section the PHS Poll Dorset Ewes won champion (led by Milo) and reserve champion female (led by Xavier) and then went on to win Supreme British Breed Female.

This is a brilliant result for the Parkes High School Agri­culture team. Congratulations to the entire team on their efforts!

Last Friday, the Strong Men’s boys group, accompanied by Mr Summerhayes and Mr Leadbitter, welcomed Adam Currey from Currey’s Mechanical & Maintenance.

Adam conducted an engaging session on motorbike care, safety, and maintenance. Thank you Adam for making this experience enjoyable and enlightening for everyone involved.

The boys received guidance while performing a service on a motorbike, which included changing the oil and filter, as well as adjusting the brakes and throttle.

Central West Lachlan Landcare, working alongside Forbes Shire Council, organised a planting in Forbes for National Tree Day.

Despite chilly conditions last Saturday, volunteers planted over 100 trees and shrubs at Goldridge Estate.

Burgers with the lot and sausage sangers were distributed to our amazing volunteers after their tree planting efforts on the day.