Tickets available from Shire council offices.
Forbes Seniors Variety Concert
The New South Wales Seniors Festival 2024 concludes on Sunday 24th March with the Seniors Variety concert in Forbes Town hall commencing at 2.00pm. Performances by Tapestry – Acapella ensemble, James Whalan – Tenor, Kimberly Ryan – Soprano, Muriel Lancaster – organist and Forbes U3A Singers led by Elaine Huckel. M C will be Alison Lockhart. The entry donation is directed to GIVIT a Forbes Shire council administered organisation to benefit those suffering from natural disasters in the community. The afternoon tea is not to be missed.
Parkes Shire Council
Don’t forget to take part in NetWaste’s Community Waste Survey, and help us to better understand community knowledge of and satisfaction with Council’s waste services and facilities.
The survey will close this Friday 15 March, and can be found here: surveymonkey.com/r/PLF6RVL
For more information, visit bit.ly/4bT63Q0
Beyond Blue
Despite it’s importance to our physical and mental health, less than half of the people in Australia feel a strong sense of belonging.
Journaling is a mindful, judgement-free activity where you can unpack your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. We’ve developed five journal prompts for you to explore your own sense of belonging! So get writing
Parkes Shire Council
NOTICE OF WORKS
Council wishes to advise works are being undertaken at Burrawang Park Bogan Gate from 12 March to the 28 March 2024.
NSW Government
Starting from this month NSW residents with an overseas driver licence must convert to an NSW Driver Licence if you’re planning to stay on our roads. Changes include:
– If you arrived before 1 Jul 2023, you have until 1 Mar 2025 to get an NSW Driver Licence
– If you arrived after 1 Jul 2023, you have 6 months to get an NSW Driver Licence.
More info here bit.ly/ServiceNSWOverseasLicence
AWN Parkes
Tuesday sheep sale results:
Tuesdays sheep and lamb market saw most of the usual buyers present and competing. A smaller yarding of 18,000 was recorded with mixed quality presented. In comparison to last weeks sale trade weight lambs were up to $5 easier alongside heavies and extra heavies following a similar trend. Light lambs saw slightly dearer trends in comparison to last weeks sale. The mutton job held firm with numbers similar to last week.
For a full detailed market report feel free to contact one of our experienced livestock agents.
Forbes Shire Council
Survey extended!
Have you been impacted by the floods? Complete the survey now to share your thoughts on the housing program that is part of the $100 million Central West Recovery and Resilience package, jointly funded by the Australian and NSW governments.
https://www.nsw.gov.au/central-west-recovery
Hard copies are available at Council or by calling 133 003 227
Surveys Have Been Extended to Tuesday 2 April. For assistance, chat with our Community Recovery Officers at Town Hall.
Parkes Musical & Dramatic Society
We will be at Homegrown this weekend at 10.30 on the big stage! Come along to see everything home grown…including us
This Saturday in Cooke Park from 10.30am.