Parkes Council thanks the community for their support.
Parkes Shire Council People’s Panel: Parkes Shire Council is inviting residents aged 15 years and over to join the Parkes Shire People’s Panel – an online community panel designed to help guide the future direction of the Shire through. By joining the People’s Panel, residents will be invited to share their views through short, online surveys on services and places that matter to everyday life in Parkes Shire. If you would like to join the People’s Panel, register via the link below: https://survey.placescore.org/s3/parkes-panel-form
NSW Aboriginal Land Council: NSWALC is excited to announce the 2026-2027 round of its Regional Event Grants are now open. These grants aim to support Aboriginal organisations and events to support and promote Aboriginal culture or sporting achievements. For more information and to apply, head to the Regional Events page https://alc.org.au/regional-event-grants/
NSW Department of Education: Every public-school student in NSW can now access opportunities to pursue their talents and potential with the Inspire program, rolling out high potential and gifted education (HPGE) offerings in every public school. All high potential and gifted opportunities are now listed on school websites, making it easy for parents and carers to see what’s on offer.
CUC Parkes: Coffee Club is running throughout March, and we will be visiting two local cafés as part of our fortnightly morning catch‑ups. These sessions run from 9am to 10am, and we will purchase a beverage of your choice. Coffee Club is open to registered CUC students, CUC Alumni, and community members who are interested in learning more about the CUC.
March dates and locations are:
• 6 March at Be Café
• 9 March at Roasted Kombi (Outback Kombi)
• 20 March at Be Café
• 23 March at Roasted Kombi (Outback Kombi)
Forbes Shire Council: Become the neighbourhood waste champion or settle that recycling argument at home by joining us and our local waste educator. Turn your household into the neighbourhood recycling champion with this free and family friendly recycling workshop! Facilitated by local waste experts from EnviroCom Australia, this hands-on workshop will give you all the skills you need to master your yellow bin at home. Grab a free ticket at www.eventbrite.com.au/e/forbes-free-recycling-workshop-tickets-1977481112239
Free waste workshop at Forbes Town Hall.