Connecting with our community is one of the most important parts of local government, and our upcoming Councillor CatchUp is a great opportunity to do just that.
Join us at Bedgerabong Hall on Friday 24 July from 5pm for an informal chat with your elected Councillors and our new General Manager. Getting to speak directly to our community helps us stay connected and ensures local perspectives remain at the heart of our decision-making.
We are partnering with Central West Lachan Landcare for a Community Planting Day at Forbes Cemetery from 10am to 12pm as part of National Tree Day. I encourage locals to join us this Saturday 25 July to help plant Yellow Box, White Box and Spiny Bursaria – all native species. Just bring a hat and water bottle, with gloves and planting materials supplied on the day. A free BBQ lunch will be provided afterwards as a thank you.
Next week we will celebrate NAIDOC 2026 at the Forbes Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre. Originally planned for earlier this month, the event was postponed due to
wet weather. So we’re pleased to be able to celebrate together next Thursday 30 July instead. Gather at the South Circle from 9.45am for the Community March, which will make its way to the Forbes Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre for a morning of celebration, connection and cultural pride.
Council will be out at Goldridge Estate this week planting perimeter trees at the new park, helping shape the future look and feel of this growing community space.
We’re grateful to have three tree-planting specialists from Skillset’s Land Works team assisting with the project. The trees being planted include Acer ‘Crimson Sentry’ and Fraxinus ‘Cimzam’, selected to provide shade, character and structure to the park as it matures. While the benefits won’t be seen overnight, these plantings are an investment in the future, ensuring residents can enjoy a greener, more welcoming park for years to come. As the saying goes, the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the second best time is now.
God Bless
Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM