Be sure to see JW in the sponsors tent in 2026.
Forbes Rodeo: Forbes Rodeo Committee honoured one of their original legends with a Life Membership. JW has been on the committee right from the beginning and has helped to make Forbes Rodeo what it is today. Forbes Rodeo are planning for the new year in the new MEC.
R U OK? Exam time can be tough. If a school or uni friend doesn’t seem themselves – maybe they’re stressing, procrastinating, or shutting down – check in with them. A simple ‘are you OK? can go a long way. For more tips and helpful study resources visit: ruok.org.au/academic-pressure Don’t forget, if it’s all feeling too much, support is available. ReachOut Australia provides peer support, or get in touch with Kids Helpline Official 1800 55 1800 (24/7) or headspace 1800 650 890.
NSW Government: From 10 December 2025, children under 16 won’t be able to create or keep accounts on platforms where age restrictions are likely to apply, such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, X and YouTube. This is to help protect kids from harmful content and give them more time to learn safe online habits. Read the full FAQ here: bit.ly/social-media-age-restrictions
Parkes Clean Future Alliance: Check out the Parkes Plume Plotter. https://plumeplotter.com/parkes/ The Parkes plume plotter shows a prediction of the current amount of air pollution (at ground level) caused by emissions from the proposed incinerator at Parkes, NSW. This is an indicative plume plotter. Submissions to the Parliamentary Inquiry into Energy from Waste facilities in Regional NSW close on Friday, 31 October. More information at: www.parkescleanfuture.org
The Great Aussie Bird Count: Join Australia’s biggest citizen-science event – the Aussie Bird Count. This week, take part in the Aussie Bird Count and help track our feathered friends across the country! All it takes is 20 minutes in your backyard, local park, or favourite outdoor spot to count the birds you see. Submit your sightings via the Aussie Bird Count app or online. https://bit.ly/3Liyi1G
Local Spotlight – Great Inland Glossy Count: Want to do more? Join the Great Inland Glossy Count at Goobang National Park on Saturday 25 October. Help us monitor the stunning Glossy Black-Cockatoo and make a real impact. Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/47xLF6T
Let’s put our local birds on the map.