Our FireFighter Chefs from left to right B.Hayes, M.Willis, T.Bentick and M.Teale
FIRE AND RESCUE NSW STATION 294 FORBES
As the National BBQ Championships Forbes winds up for the year it’s not without a outstanding Achievement by our crew at 294 Forbes taking out overall winner. Well done to all involved and to the organisers for putting this great event on for the community and visitors.
CENTRAL WEST POLICE DISTRICT
Police in the state’s western region have charged 96 people since the launch of Operation Regional Mongoose.
The ongoing high-visibility operation commenced on Wednesday 27 September 2023, to tackle serious property-related crime committed predominately by young offenders.
To date the operation has resulted in 96 people – including 73 juveniles – charged with more than 159 offences, of those 53 were for breach of bail.
Western Region Commander, Assistant Commissioner Brett Greentree APM said police are seeing pleasing results from the operation as they continue to work with the community.
Investigations under Operation Regional Mongoose continue.
Anyone with information about Operation Regional Mongoose is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
R U OK?DAY
Asking ‘are you OK?’ Doesn’t have to be scary, but if you’re unsure how to start a conversation, here are some tips.
1. Pick an appropriate time and place
2. Ask R U OK? In a way that is comfortable for you both
3. Focus on listening to them, rather than finding a solution
4. Check in after the chat to keep the conversation going
For more tips, visit https://bit.ly/2ZcG05n
PARKES LEAGUES CLUB
Our General Manager, David and Administration Manager, Lisa had the pleasure of visiting the team at Currajong Disability Services this week, to give a donation to support their great work. A special thanks to Doug and the team, for showing us around, and explaining exactly how our support will contribute to the amazing work you do.
The Leagues Club is here for the community, and with support of our members and visitors, we can contribute more and more back. We sponsor local sporting teams, various charities and provide a facility for the community to use.
OFFICIAL PARKES HIGH SCHOOL – PHS PINK DAY
The Parkes High School SRC students held a very successful PHS PINK DAY recently which raised $645 for the McGrath Foundation! Students and staff dressed up in pink, ate pink cupcakes and played pink related musical bingo to help spread the word about Breast Cancer awareness along the way.
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Thank you to everyone who contributed to the day