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February 25, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

Lawn Cemetery – Installation Of Monument

Forbes Shire Council proposes to amend the Forbes Cemetery Management Plan to allow for the option of a bronze plaque or a regulated-sized headstone in the Lawn Cemetery, including the retrospective installation of monuments on existing internment sites. A monument would be a maximum of 900mm wide x 325mm deep x 600mm high.

Submissions to the proposed amendment may be sent to the General Manager by 5pm, Sunday, 13 March. Email forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au or post to PO Box 333, Forbes.

Mental Health Grant Funding Ends Next Week

The clock is ticking for sporting bodies and clubs to put their hat in the ring for the $2.8 million NSW Mental Health Sports Fund. All NSW-based sporting bodies are encouraged to apply. Applications close on 6 March 2022. To start your application visit: www.tenders.nsw.gov.au/?event=public.rft.show&RFTUUID=34470A73-F66A-CCFE-3F6C1BEBF52B9393

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

To mark Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and to further support those battling ovarian cancer, the Federal Government will provide an additional $2 million to Ovarian Cancer Australia for its work supporting women with ovarian cancer and their families.

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