Pop into Regional Business Supplies on 21 May for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea.
Regional Business Supplies: On Thursday 21 May, Regional Business Supplies are taking part in Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, raising funds to support those affected by cancer. We all know someone.
A friend, a parent, a colleague, and that’s why this matters. Pop in on the day, donate and grab a morning tea goody box filled with homemade treats, or support the cause by donating using the link www.biggestmorningtea.com.au/fundraisers/regionalbusinesssupplies
Forbes Heritage Week Art and History Competition: Celebrate the rich heritage and history of Forbes by getting creative.
The art and history competition welcomes entries across four categories: Artistic (paintings or drawings), Literary (stories, poems or songs), Photos (photography), Video (video essays or short videos). Winners will be announced at the Forbes Heritage Awards evening. Download entry form at: www.forbes.nsw.gov.au/heritage-week-2026
Generocity Church Parkes: Join Generocity Church for bargains galore at their Op Shop from 9:30am to 12pm, this Saturday 2 May, at 25 Dalton St. All items are being sold for $2 each or just $20 to fill a bag.
There are a mountain of great quality items that need a home.
Central West Lachlan Landcare Inc: Save the Date for National Tree Day events in Forbes, Saturday 25 July and Parkes, Sunday 26 July. Note that if weather conditions are not conducive to planting events on National Tree Day, alternate events will be planned. For registrations, go to: https://centralwestlachlanlandcare.org/2026/04/23/looking-at-landcare-23-4-2026-save-the-date-for-national-tree-day-in-forbes-parkes/
Kerin Health Pre-employment Medicals: Parkes businesses no longer need to send workers hours away for essential pre-employment checks. Kerin Health now offer pre-employment assessments locally, including spirometry, hearing and vision testing, drug and alcohol testing, plus comprehensive functional and fitness assessments. To enquire or book, contact the Kerin Health team: www.kerinhealth.com.au/corporate-services-kerinhealth
Forbes Shire Council: Got bulky items taking up space? Place them on the kerb this weekend for collection. Collections run from 4 May to 8 May, so putting items out early will help ensure they’re picked up.
Please separate items into the four accepted categories: scrap metal & whitegoods, garden organics, e‑waste and general bulky items. Total amount must be no more than 2 cubic metres.
Get your bulky waste ready for kerbside collection