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Parkes Shire Council: Does your sporting club need an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)? Funding of up to $3,000 is available to help eligible sporting organisations purchase an approved AED package. The Parkes Shire Council Grants Team is ready to help with your application. Contact them at grants@parkes.nsw.gov.au. You can check eligibility requirements before applying here: https://bit.ly/4g6pbNB

Central West Police District: Due to recent changes in the firearms legislation, you will need to have passed a safe storage inspection in the last 10 years prior to applying for a permit to acquire (PTA). If you are in the Central West area and want to book a safe storage inspection, email your name, address, firearms licence number and phone number to CWPDFIREARMSENQ@police.nsw.gov.au or visit www.police.nsw.gov.au/online_services/firearms

Australian Cancer Research Founda tion: Stand with the brave this September for the Australia Cancer Research Foundation. Shave, cut or colour your hair and help raise vital funds for cancer research that saves lives. Do it for Australians affected by cancer – their bravery is worth celebrating. Sign up at https://fundraise.acrf.com.au/event/brave-shave-2026

Gotcha4Life: Rally your crew and join the 24 Hour Row for Mental Fitness on 12–13 September 2026. Whether you’re rowing from your gym, sporting club, school or workplace, this is a challenge anyone can take on. Show up for your mates. Strengthen your community. Champion mental fitness. Sign up now: 24hourrow.com.au

NSW Government: Have an old, inefficient top-loading washing machine? Eligible households can swap their top-loader for a water and energy efficient model for just $250, including delivery, installation and a 2-year warranty. It can help save around $300 each year on water, energy and detergent, plus roughly 20,000 litres of water. Check your eligibility and apply: water.dcceew.nsw.gov.au/washing-machines

Forbes Shire Council: Forbes residents can now enjoy a simpler, more user-friendly way to manage waste and recycling! Council is transitioning to a new platform, LoopedIn Councils. What you need to do: Download the new LoopedIn Councils app and delete the old iRecycle Waste App from your device. Stay up to date with Collection schedules, Bin reminders and Recycling tips and guidance.