I recently had the honour of accepting a Community Recognition Award for the 2025 National BBQ Championships. Presented by the Member for Orange Phil Donato, this award acknowledges the incredible community spirit and positive contributions that help strengthen our region.
The recognition was formally recorded in the NSW Parliament through a CommunityRecognition Statement, now part of the official Hansard record. For me, this award reflects the dedication, hard work, and genuine care shown by so many local individuals who continually strive to support and uplift our community. The momentum generated in 2025 sets the stage for an even larger celebration on 17 and 18 October 2026.
Residents will notice changes to the parking layout in Cross Street this week, with the area transitioning to nose‐in parking as part of ongoing safety and accessibility upgrades. The improvements include new line‐marking for the disabled parking space near Medicine and Mind, ensuring clearer access for those who need it. Updated signage will also be installed to rel
flect the new parking configuration. These changes follow recommendations from the Local Traffic Forum.
I’m delighted to share that we’ve received funding through the Federal Government’s2025-26 Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program to bring the Lest We Forget Illuminations project to life. For the seven nights leading up to our ANZAC commemoration, the historic Forbes Town Hall will be illuminated with ANZAC imagery, stories and photos of locals who have served. The display will feature visuals from the Forbes RSL’s nightly ode, along with poppies and other commemorative imagery, creating a meaningful public tribute that honours service and preserves our local history.
Our events calendar is absolutely packed, with Clean Up Australia Day, Seniors Week, and International Women’s Day all just around the corner. For all the details, visit our website or subscribe to our weekly “What’s On” to have upcoming events delivered straight to your inbox.
God Bless
Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM