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Fibre Upgrades Coming To Forbes

December 12, 2024 by Roxane Manley

In the coming weeks nbn delivery partner, Ventia, will begin pushing fibre deeper into parts of Forbes and replacing Fibre to the Node technology. The work will be completed in stages throughout the first half of 2025.

Upgrading to full fibre delivers a range of benefits for customers when compared to copper connections, including smoother video calls, enhanced streaming, quicker response times for gaming, and the ability to connect more devices simultaneously – including smart TVs, home security systems, and smart home technology.

Once most of an area is eligible to upgrade to fibre, nbn’s retailers will advise their customers. We recommend you register for updates so that nbn can let you know as soon as fibre becomes available for you.

nbn will be holding drop-in style community information sessions in Forbes to share information and provide community members with the opportunity to have a face-to-face chat about nbn. The first session is scheduled for: Monday, 16 December, 7am-11:30am at the Pitt Stop Park Kiosk on the corner of Lachlan St and Rankin St ForbesHead of nbn local NSW Tom O’Dea said: “We are pushing fibre deeper, into more cities, towns and communities across regional NSW,” he said.

“Upgrading to fibre when it becomes available will mean customers will automatically roll onto faster speed plans when new hyperfast residential and business products from 14 September, 2025.”

Information sessions in other regions and additional information sessions in Forbes will be held in 2025 and will be listed on nbn’s events page at: https://www.nbnco.com.au/corporate-information/media-centre/events

Two Photography Exhibitions For Peak Hill

November 28, 2024 by Roxane Manley

The exhibition is generously sponsored by Alkane Resources, who also support the Peak Hill Community Hub.

Arts OutWest and Peak Hill locals will turn The Carrington into an exhibition space over summer. Arts OutWest will show ‘Behind the Lens’ photography and photo media by AOW Media Associates, previously shown in Forbes and Bathurst. ‘Peak in Focus’ are photos by local photographers in Peak Hill.

The exhibitions will be housed in the historic The Carrington building in Peak Hill, a community owned space ran as a community event / function centre that was once a pub. The exhibitions open Wednesday 4 December at 5pm and will run until 5 February 2025.

The exhibitions have been coordinated with photographer, Peak Hill local and Arts OutWest Media Associate Judi Unger. “A big thanks to Arts of West for bringing the ‘Behind the Lens’ to the Peak Hill Carrington to share this exhibition and to help promote the Carrington as an exhibition venue.

Also, thanks to our local photographers for taking part in the ‘Peak in Focus’ exhibition to help support and promote Arts OutWest, our town and the Carrington,” said Judi Unger.

The Peak Hill photographers include Cliff George, Dave Laming, Ruth Simmons, Annette and Ellie Parker, Marg Edwards, Judi Unger, Nathan Leach, Betty Zdan, Julie Westcott and Elizabeth Luke.

The opening event includes a raffle. Steve Lindsay is donating one night’s accommodation for two people at his grand Victorian style mansion in Parkes – The Buchanan.

Tickets $5 each. The lucky door prize is a glass Picasso style mosaic work created by Susan Maddison.

Come Along To The Canowindra Christmas Market

November 21, 2024 by Roxane Manley

The Canowindra Christmas Market is fast approaching. Organised and presented by the Canowindra Progress Association, the Christmas Market is supported by Cabonne Council and the NSW Government Open Streets funding, making it possible to fund this free family event.

Come along and find all your Christmas gifts with Canowindra businesses, market stalls and more. Food stalls will be set up on Gaskill Street with Salt Bush Lamb, epic wedges, sausage sizzles, burgers and Thai food.

The kids zone will be in full swing with face painting by Sue Hodge, the jumping castle in the Canowindra Services Club, and two fun games with inflatable soccer darts and inflatable axe throw to keep the kids entertained for hours.

Also for the kids, grab the “Canowindra Passport” and get your paper stamped at different stops and shops and go into the draw to win a great prize with thanks to The Age of Fishes Museum.

Entertainment from Sik As, Nerida Cuddy and De Ja Vu will keep the party atmosphere going all evening.

See you there on 29th November! Gaskill Street closes at 3pm to traffic and the Christmas Markets commence at 5pm.

Snippets…

November 14, 2024 by Roxane Manley

The tree was purchased by Forbes Shire Council and was planted by Deputy Mayor Chris Roylance and Forbes R.S.L Sub Branch President Bryan Jones.

Forbes Shire Council: To mark Remembrance Day a Lone Pine seedling has been planted next to the Cenotaph in Victoria Park. The seed for this tree is from the original lone pine tree from the Battle of Lone Pine during World War 1. The seed it grew from can be traced back to a pinecone from the original Lone Pine tree that an Australian soldier mailed back to his mother in Australia, who planted and grew more Lone Pine trees from them.

NSW Government: It’s been a year since mobile phones were banned in all NSW public schools, and the results speak for themselves: better focus, more learning, and a big boost in socialising. Nearly 1,000 school principals report improved concentration and less social isolation among students. For tips on managing screen time at home, follow the link https://www.healthyliving.nsw.gov.au/Pages/screen-time.aspx

Parkes Shire Council: The second and last weekend of the Garage Sale Trail is this weekend, the 16-17 November. Anyone and everyone can participate as a seller, shopper or both.⁠ ⁠For sellers, it’s garage

sales made easy with free registration, sale tips and promotional materials provided.⁠ No garage? No worries. Join a group sale near you. ⁠ To view the remaining sales happening across the Parkes Shire, or register your garage sale for free, visit: https://www.garagesaletrail.com.au/Parkes

Kerin Health: The days are getting warmer and summer is fast approaching. Do you want your child to have confidence in the water this summer? Kerin Health are excited to now offer private 1:1 swimming lessons at the Forbes heated pool. We have availability on Monday and Wednesday.

Bookings are open, so please contact reception on 0437 749 746 to snatch up a spot for your child now.

Parkes Ladies Auxiliary: The Parkes Ladies would like to put out a big thank you to Steve the Manager at Cunningham’s IGA in Parkes for the super fruit and vegetable raffle that he donated for the Remembrance Day street stall which was held on Friday 8/11/24 also a big thank you to Paul Byrnes at Central Butchery for his great donation. The raffle was drawn at the Parkes services Club and won by Micky Roffe

Lyn Kennedy from The Parkes Ladies Auxiliary and Steve, Manager of Parkes IGA.

Celebrate Mchappy Day This Saturday

November 14, 2024 by Roxane Manley

Buy a Big Mac on McHappy Day (Saturday 16th November) with $2 from every Big Mac ordered going directly to RMHC

McHappy Day is the largest annual fundraiser for RMHC, raising vital funds to help seriously ill or injured children and their families, while undergoing treatment or surgery in hospital.  

Jennifer McLeod, Licensee for McDonald’s Parkes and Forbes said, “McHappy Day is our biggest celebration of the year, with our crew, the local community and customers. “This week, we’re asking Central West locals to head in-store, to help support seriously ill or injured children and their families by adding an iconic Big Mac to their Macca’s order on Saturday.

For more information visit: www.rmhc.org.au/mchappyday

Bushtracker Rally Donations Benefit Local Community

October 24, 2024 by Roxane Manley

Members converged in Forbes from every state and territory across Australia. Their aim was to get to know the area, spend money in the district and support local charities during their ten-day stay.

Robyn Miller, President of Forbes Evening Branch CWA sourced ‘Welcome to Forbes’ packs which were distributed to rally members.

The Bushtrackers held a spit roast competition, using the coals to then hold a camp oven competition the next day. The CWA were invited to judge the Bushtrackers camp oven cooking competition. Three members, Anne Reade (Forbes CWA), Gail McKay (Bogan gate CWA) and Vicki Williams (Evening CWA) put their judging skills to use, examining the cooking with the usual CWA judging criteria.

The Forbes Evening Branch CWA was then invited to cater for their farewell morning tea with over 120 rally members attending. CWA members prepared a delicious mixed spread, receiving many compliments for their efforts. To support the local community further, the Bushtrackers paid for all the ingredients.

Rally organisers shopped in Forbes for prizes for their auction at their gala dinner, catered for by Eat Your Greens.

Robyn Miller said, “It has been estimated that the Bushtrackers spent in excess of $26,000 in our local community during their ten-day stay.”

Through the proceeds of the auction and other activities, the Bushtrackers organising committee were able to make considerable donations to local charities. Some of the beneficiaries were: Toy Library $1,500, Sunshine Club $1,500, Forbes History Museum $1,000, Forbes Town Library $1,500, Forbes CWA $1,500 for air-conditioning in CWA Hall, Forbes Evening CWA Branch $1,500 for Youth Education.

Music Industry Mixer In Forbes

October 17, 2024 by Roxane Manley

Music NSW and Arts OutWest will host a Music Industry Mixer to bring together people in the music scene in the Forbes and Parkes area.

Head along for networking on Thursday 23 October 6pm to 7.30pm at the Vandenberg Hotel Forbes.

This event is led by MusicNSW Regional Coordinator for the Central West, Outback and West Darling regions, Sophie Jones.

Join Sophie and Arts OutWest’s Kylie Shead for an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and explore opportunities in your local music scene. Let these organisations know who you are and what you do.

Local bands and independent artists, venues and others in the live performance and recording industry have been invited.

No need to book, just turn up.

Working with regional arts development organisations like Arts OutWest, the Regional Music Coordinator delivers development, builds relationships between local industry and artists, and provides support for regional musicians, venues and live music professionals to grow regional touring.

Sophie Jones is an experienced touring musician, one half of the duo Smith & Jones.

If you can’t make it to the Mixer you can book a one-to-one chat with Sophie Jones via sophie@musicnsw.com

Australian Summer

October 17, 2024 by Roxane Manley

Little bodies sprinting through sprinklers on the lawn. Shady swimming holes in the local creek. A bag of mixed lollies from the pool canteen, the smell of chlorine and hot chips wafting through the hot afternoon air. The heat is fast approaching us and so much of our lives revolve around water.

Last year, in a neighbour’s pool, my son swam for the first time. He kicked his little legs and managed, somehow, to get across the pool unaided. For the first time in what felt like his lifetime, I breathed deeply.

He had learnt how to move through the water and get to the edge independently.

The very infancy of a lifetime of being able to swim. His little face was radiant. The red circle google marks only accentuating his beaming smile.

I want my son to thrive in an Australian summer. To jump with glee into the shady creek hole with his friends. To swim across the local pool with pace when he sees the hot chips arrive. To feel the thrill of moving through the water to play ‘classic catch’. To burn some teenage energy by following the black line up and down during swim training.

To learn to swim: for safety, for confidence, for exercise and most importantly – for fun.

We are excited to offer our community swimming lessons with our fully qualified swimming teachers this summer commencing 4th November 2024 in Forbes and Parkes. You can book your child’s place by phoning our reception on 0437 749 746.

Head to our website for more information.

2024 Forbes Spring Races

October 10, 2024 by Roxane Manley

Spring is a great time to go racing and Forbes Jockey Club has a host of entertainment planned for this Saturday, 12th October at the TAB race meeting.

Local racing has certainly been a part of many conversations over the past week following the win by rank outsider Sneak Preview in the $150,000 Dubbo Gold Cup.

The veteran galloper trained at Dubbo by Peter Nestor and ridden by his nephew Kody Nestor, is part owned by Peter Maher and Matt Coady from Forbes.

Sneak Preview was backed by numerous supporters at odds of $100 and celebrations will likely continue on Saturday at Forbes Spring races.

Leading trainers from a wide area are bringing starters to Forbes and the action on the track will be backed up by other highlights including the Fashions In The Field offering big prizes for several categories.

There is entertainment planned for all the family and the Yabby races with an auction for the chance to have a starter will be a lot of fun.

Gates will open at 11.30am and music throughout the afternoon will add to a great day out at Forbes races.

Celebrate Spring In Canowindra With Spring Fling Fling

September 26, 2024 by Roxane Manley

Get ready to embrace the vibrant colors and rejuvenating spirit of spring at Canowindra’s much-anticipated Spring Fling. From 25th – 27th October, Canowindra will play host to a delightful array of activities and events designed to celebrate the season and showcase the best of our community.

Stargazing with Donna The Astronomer

As a special highlight of the weekend, prepare for an extraordinary stargazing experience with renowned science boffin, Donna The Astronomer. Donna will lead an insightful and awe-inspiring session under the stars, providing fascinating insights into the night sky. It’s a rare chance to deepen your understanding of the cosmos and marvel at the celestial wonders above. To book your tickets to the Stargazing experience, go to www.123tix.com.au

Accommodation Packages at Eddy’s Of Canowindra

Eddy’s Of Canowindra is rolling out the red carpet for Spring Fling with special accommodation packages. Enjoy a comfortable stay in one of their charming rooms and take advantage of their exclusive Spring Fling rates. Perfectly located, Eddy’s offers easy access to all the activities organised in Canowindra while providing a cozy retreat after a day of exploring.

Edellen Flowers Workshop

Immerse yourself in the floral beauty of spring with Edellen Flowers. Join their flower workshop to learn how to create stunning floral arrangements that capture the essence of the season. This hands-on experience is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their floral skills or simply enjoy the art of flower arranging.

Finns Store Pop-Up Market

On Saturday, Finns Store will host their popular Pop-Up Market, featuring a fantastic selection of local products, artisanal goods, and unique finds. It’s a wonderful opportunity to support local artisans and discover one-of-a-kind items. Don’t miss out on the chance to shop and explore the pop up market and the vibrant offerings.

Garden Club Plant Stall

Spring is synonymous with blooming flowers and thriving plants, and the Canowindra Garden Club is here to help you green up your space. Visit their plant stall, outside IGA, to pick up a variety of spring plants, seedlings, flowers and gardening tips. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a budding enthusiast, this stall is sure to inspire your green thumb.

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