Community facilities to be repaired and improved with our shires' share of flood recovery funding have been revealed, and another important project is taking shape in Eugowra. Construction is progressing on the community's long awaited multipurpose community centre and evacuation centre at the Showground, which has now been funded for a power upgrade.
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BY MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
ALMOST two years after flood devastation, the Forbes Toy Library committee is excited to welcome children, parents, and grandparents back borrowing toys.
The Forbes Toy Library is officially reopening this Saturday, August 31 at the Forbes Youth and Community Centre with a range of new and exciting toys on offer
This volunteer not-for-
profit organisation is run by a group of local mothers and president Sally Dobell says it is a great sustainable, cost effective way of managing toys both for parents and grandparents.
"We are a great resource for parents who want to trial toys with children," she said.
"We have puzzles, games, dolls, tractors, everything from newborn to up to the age of eight.
"We're also a great re-
source for grandparents as well, so grandparents who want to borrow different toys if they're looking after their grandchildren we allow people to borrow up to four toys for two weeks."
To borrow toys from the library you must have a membership but it's easy to get.
Forbes Toy Library is open 9.30am to 11.30am at the Youth and Community Centre on Saturdays during school term
"For a membership you need to sign up in person, at the Youth Centre any of those Saturdays, at the toy library. It's $40 (cash only) for a 12 month membership or $25 for a six month membership," Sally said.
The Forbes Toy Library has now been closed for two years due to flood damage and the committee has put in a lot of hard work to get it back up and running.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 29
Join in the fun as Bunnings celebrate all dads this Father's day. Loads of DIY's, games and activities, give,aways, gift ideas and more At Bunnings Forbes from 5pm to 7pm.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 30
Calling all farmers, contract harvesters, truck drivers, transport operators, pilots and agricultural machinery retailers. From 7:30am to 10:15am at the Bogan Gate Memorial Hall come along to one of the Be Road Ready for Harvest Satellite events to refresh your knowledge about the current regulations for safely and legally moving agricultural vehicles, combinations and trucks on the road To register,visit: https://forms.office com/r/akBJumLfwD For more information call 6861 2364
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31
Woodfired Eugowra is back! Purchase your free tickets now at 123tix, hurry as only 1500 are available. There will be over 20 markets lining the Eugowra main street on the day from 12pm which you don't need a ticket for.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Your entry fee into Trundle Bush Tucker Day includes entry into cooking competitions, bush tucker taste testing, rides, kids corner and live entertainment. Special guests The Bushwackers and The Wolfe Brothers will take the party into the evening! Make sure to purchase your tickets now via 123Tix
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Come along to the Forbes Annual Show Explore the range of exhibitions including art, cooking, animals and more! There will also be a range of competitions including the best mullet competiton and ute barrell racing on offer.
SEPTEMBER 20 AND 21
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
The annual Gourmet Wine Dinner will be held from 7pm at the Forbes Town Hall The dinner will be catered by Eat Your Greens and features trophy wining wines. Tickets are $130 per person via 123tix
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
The Forbes and District Tennis Club are holding a family community tennis day and charity auction to raise funds for Little Wings and Leo Doyle. Events on the day include pairs competition, social tennis, charity auction and games for the kids For further information contact Peter Cliftion on 0403335205 or email forbestennisclub@gmail.com
Construction of the Eugowra Multipurpose Community Centre
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Designed and funded pre-COVID, the centre has now attracted additional funding and is being built to serve as a community centre as well as evacuation and emergency centre.
"It's coming out of the ground with the intention to be finished by the end of this year," Sean Haynes, president of Eugowra Promotion and Progress Association, said.
"We'll be looking forward to being able to provide this facility for community use.
"It's fit for many different purposes, the community hall fits a full size basketball court in there so it can be used for sports and activities
"There's a large community room, fully fitted out kitchen and offices."
A lot of thought and planning went into the centre's suitability for use as an evacuation centre, now the experience of the flood event of November 14, 2022 has been taken into account.
The power upgrade that has received flood recovery funding will cater for events on site as well as for use of a generator in an emergency.
$2.872 million is to upgrade more lengths of lake footpaths to concrete, a further $3.964
MORE than $6.8 million will be spent repairing Lake Forbes paths, facilities and amenities and making them more flood resilient in future.
Forbes Shire Council has been allocated an $8.8 million share of the community asset repair funding for flood-affected central west shires
In all, $24million of a $100 million State and Federal package for Forbes, Cabonne, Parkes and Lachlan shires will be spent on community assets.
In Forbes, $2.872 million is to upgrade more lengths of lake footpaths to concrete for better visibility, accessibility and durability.
A further $3.964 million will upgrade amenities and
park areas with more flood tolerant materials and methods to reduce the impacts of future flood events
Our netball and basketball courts have also received funding, with more than $2 million for more durable and flood tolerant playing surfaces at Stephan Field.`
"Forbes Netball Association is very excited about the $2million that will be spent on the netball area, including four new courts," the association's Robyn Kenny said.
"We thank Forbes Shire Council and NSW Netball for support in applying for grants for the Forbes Netball Association."
Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller says the community is
grateful for the money allocated to Forbes, but there are yet more local facilities that need repair and improvement.
"One of our top priorities was the rugby club because of the enormous amount of use that it has and the amount of flood water that goes through it we'll try again in another funding stream," she said.
Member for Orange Phil Donato says the devastating effects of the November 2022 floods cannot be overstated - and their impact is still felt.
"Not only will (these projects) restore vital infrastructure, but they will also strengthen our resilience against any future flood events," he said.
EUGOWRA'S CBD, Memorial Park, pool and museum will share in community asset funding for flood repair and future resilience
More than $1 million has been allocated to restoration of the pool and amenities, and another $1 million for the Memorial Park, under joint State and Federal government funding for central west flood recovery
There is $870,171 for activation of the Eugowra CBD and a further $497,908 for Eugowra Historical Museum and Bushranger Centre
Eugowra is looking forward to the projects coming to life, says Sean Haynes, President of Eugowra Progress and Promotion Association and chair of the Flood Recovery committee.
"We're really needing to see the injection of these funds and these projects be delivered," Mr Haynes said.
The projects were among those identified immediately following the tragic flood event of November 14, 2022, locals working with Cabonne Council.
"A lot of projects have been attended to by community, community groups or other organisations which have been achievable," Mr Haynes said. "But these important assets still needed attention."
The funding includes:
■ $1,065,693 for Eugowra pool - for the repair and relining of the pool
shell, refurbishment of amenities, replacement of leaking roof and new accessible bathroom facilities.
■ $1,030,200 for Memorial Park Eugowra - including installation of a floodresilient relocated playground and new park furniture as well as new flood-resilient toilets.
■ $497,908 for Eugowra Historical Museum and Bushranger Centrerepairing damaged building fabric, sub-floor, internal walls and electrical wiring and improving accessibility
■ $340,483 for refurbishment of the old Eugowra preschool site to allow for new community use.
■ $677,939 to upgrade power infrastructure at Eugowra Showground site to support the Eugowra Community Children's Centre as well as the new community multipurpose centre.
■ 586,519 for restoration of Eugowra sports ground lighting
■ $870,171 for Eugowra CBD - to enhance accessibility and develop amenities. While a lot of work has been done in Eugowra's CBD, Mr Haynes said, there's more to be done, and it's expected there will be extensive consultation between community and council on this
BY JUDY SMITH
THE August meeting of the Eugowra Evening VIEW
Club was held at the Escort Rock Cafe
Members voted to change the name to Eugowra VIEW Club as the meetings are no longer held in the evening.
Subjects included:
■ VIEW National Convention in Brisbane September 5 to 7, 2025
■ Bathurst VIEW on September 21
■ Elizabeth Birch morning tea at Parkes August 20
■ Blue Illusion Shopping Day September 19
■ Vouchers sent to Learning for Life student
■ Jazz Performance postponed to 2025
■ Thanks to Wendy, who continues to offer support to members in need
■ Guest speakers were Sandra Massurit and Caitlyn Eshman from Australian Unity Home Care.
The next meeting of VIEW will be at the CWA rooms on September 16 with guest speaker Judd McKenna
Members are asked to order their lunch at the Fat Parcel by 11.45am and then proceed to the CWA Rooms for a midday start. Tracey will deliver the meals
President Bev welcomed members back to their "home" at the MPS.
Discussions included:
■ Street Stall on November 8
■ Health Service Manager, Matt McGrath, gave his report, saying that all beds
in the MPS were full
■ Christmas Party on December 30
There will not be a meeting in September as the usual date is the Eugowra Show Day. The next meeting will be at the MPS on October 18 at 2pm. New members welcome
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The reopening of the Toy Library this Saturday is news sure to be welcomed by local families
"We have only been able to relocate back into the Youth Centre at the end of last year and then we have spent the first half of this year cleaning and stock taking all our toys," Sally said.
"We would like to thank the shire for their assistance with being able to be reopened and we also want to thank Northparkes Evolution Mining for their kind grant.
"It enabled us to get up and running again, provided us money in order for us to buy a new desk, a new cupboard and some new expensive toys and signage."
On Saturday at the official opening of the Forbes Toy Library you can expect some friendly faces, excited to welcome new and returning members
"We are really looking forward to welcoming everybody back again and we're looking forward to letting the children borrow and play with the toys again," Sally said.
re-opens
with resources for families
■ What: ForbesToy Library has toys to borrow for children aged 0 to 8 years
■ Where: ForbesYouth and Community Centre, Battye Street Forbes
■ When: 9.30am to 11.30am Saturday during school terms
■ Does it cost? Membership is $40 a year or $25 for six months.
■ Membership lets you borrow up to four toys for two weeks.
THE Country Women's Association (CWA) of NSW will use its annual Awareness Week campaign to highlight the need for ongoing action around reducing rates of gender-based violence across NSW and the ACT.
CWA of NSW Awareness Week will run from September 1 to 7, this year highlighting the continuing crisis around gender-based violence - including domestic and family violence, and also including violence against women by men who are not their intimate partners.
Forbes' two CWA branch-
es believe it's critical. Robyn Miller, President of Forbes Evening Branch of the CWA of NSW, said it was clearly an enormous issue that needed to be brought to the forefront again.
"This is an issue Forbes community has experienced firsthand with the death of Molly Ticehurst earlier this year," Robyn said.
A motion of urgency on the need for more action on rates of domestic and family violence was the first item of business considered by the 700 delegates at the annual CWA of NSW Conference
held in May.
"We represent 8000 women across NSW and the ACT, and we believe it's important to keep applying pressure to policy-makers around improved support and protections for victims of gender-based violence," President of the Forbes CWA Branch, Elaine Bright, said.
The CWA of NSW is calling for:
■ Further changes to bail laws to better protect victims, particularly in rural and regional areas;
■ Prioritisation of sustainable funding models for
frontline victim support services - and services that target perpetrator risk factors;
■ The expediting of the establishment of a real-time system to record, track, and share information on perpetrators across systems and jurisdictions; and
■ Additional resources for women facing violence in rural and regional communities where isolation and lack of services can make it even harder
The association is also keen to involve men in this year's campaign
"It's up to all of us to take action against violence when we see it, speak up on the use of violent or oppressive language or comments, and understand the myths and bust them when we hear them. When we all stand together, that's when we'll start to see meaningful change," Robyn said.
This year, the CWA of NSW is partnering with Domestic Violence NSW, the peak body for specialist domestic and family violence services
in NSW, and The Men's Table, an Australian non-profit community organisation that provides opportunities for men to meet and talk about issues in their personal lives, with the ethos 'Healthy Men, Healthy Masculinities'. "With their support this Awareness Week, we hope to continue the conversation around gender-based violence, acknowledging its many complexities and remaining totally committed to finding the resources and strategies that can start turning these terrible statistics around," Elaine said.
BY MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
WOODFIRED Eugowra
supported by Eugowra Events and Tourism and Cabonne Council is this weekend at Apex Park and it is the place to relax on Saturday afternoon.
You will be surrounded by live music from 12pm till close, there will be demonstrations on display, more than 25 market stalls and free entertainment for the kids There will be toasty fire buckets along the Mandagery Creek and Judd McKenna from the organising committee says everybody - not just people from Eugowra
but people from the Central West and beyond - are welcome to enjoy the afternoon in Eugowra.
"We're trying to make it a big town community thing where the whole town gets involved, all the businesses are open, the markets and all sorts of stuff," Judd said.
"It's a free family day, but you must have a ticket which you can get from 123Tix."
Judd said there are still a few tickets left so make sure to hop online and secure your free entry into this amazing community event.
Your free ticket lets you into the official Woodfired Eugowra event where there
will be demonstrations on display such as wood cutting, metal forging and leadlight, and free entertainment for
the kids including face painting, jumping castle, rock wall, mechanical bull and much more.
There will also be a variety of food and drink options including woodfired pizza, a Taste of Greece, Bull and Smoke and The Fat Parcel.
There will be a licensed bar where you can find Bulla Creek Brewing and Fat Brew Tap Truck.
"We will have some seating available but to get yourself nice and cozy and settle in, bring yourself a chair or a picnic blanket," Judd said.
The market stalls around town are open to everyone plus all businesses in Eugowra will be open for the event.
"Woodfired Eugowra runs from 12pm till 7pm and then after that if anyone wants to
stick around Cath Adams and her duo partner Hunter Rawson will be up at the Bowling Club so there will be live music at the Bowling Club from 7pm as well in Eugowra, " Judd said. "There is also camping available at the showground, powered sites are from $25 or you have a free camp which is across the road in Byrnes Park."
Visit the NSW Top 3 Tiny Town Tourism Award winner this Saturday for a relaxing and entertaining afternoon.
■ Woodfired Eugowra is Saturday August 31
■ Tickets are free online at 123tix.com.au
LOCAL teens have gained insight into what happens when there's a road crash with the return of the annual mock crash demonstration.
Some 400 Year 10 students from across the Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Council areas attended the event at Parkes High School's Multi-Purpose Centre
Nine local high schools are taking part in this year's NOT A STATISTIC! Youth Driver Education Program, which includes a pre classroom lesson, the live mock crash demonstration with a local team of actors and a follow-up classroom lesson.
Our council's Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer, Melanie Suitor, says the
purpose of the mock crash demonstration is to show young drivers what happens when a crash occurs
"The mock crash demonstration started with a short video that set the scene about how the crash occurred and introduced the youth actors," Ms Suitor said.
"Then the curtains opened, and the audience watched as the youth actors called '000' for help
"When emergency service personnel arrived, they were confronted with two severely injured trapped passengers, one dead passenger and an emotional driver
"The mock crash demonstration concluded with recorded victim impact state-
and experienced parties to undertake cleaning services at Council’soffice buildings. The deadline for submissions is 11am,Friday 20 September 2024. Tenders are to be lodged via Council’se-tendering portal, Tenderlink There is amandatorypre-lodgement site meeting on Tuesday 3September,commencing at 9am. The site meeting will involve awalkthrough of all premises to be serviced under this contract. To registerfor the site meeting, please RSVPtoCouncil’sGovernanceOfficer Procurement, Danielle Green, at forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au or via telephone on 02 6850 2300. Canvassing of any of Council’sstaff or Councillors will disqualify tenderers from the tendering process.The lowest of any quotation will not necessarily be accepted.
ments which highlighted what life has been like for the driver, her surviving passengers and their families nine months on. "
The videos included point of view footage of what happened at the police station.
"The students were all glued to the car and the actors - you could hear a pin drop," Ms Suitor said.
"I think the message really hit home to them about the trauma involved in car crashes because it was so very realistic
"I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all those involved in putting this mock car crash demonstration together
"Thanks to Westlime, Re-
Disposal of Plant
gency Medical, Parkes Auto Wreckers, the McMasters, Parkes High School, Senior Constable Brett Ryan, Constable Kayla Arkinstall, Sergeant Maree Reynolds, Courteney Turner, Brandon Roderick, David Law, Matt Hando, Mark Applebee, Leanne Field, Jeff Field, Glen Morgan, Sherry Morgan, CCT Productions, Addison Lewer, Isabella Hughes, Abigail Heard and Angelique Bland," Ms Suitor said.
The program has been running since 2009, and there has been a 27 per cent reduction in crashes on local roads involving a young driver (17 - 25 years old).
Follow-up classroom lessons are taking place
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2024 Local GovernmentElections –Key Datesfor Voting Areyour enrolmentdetails up to date?
The 2024 localgovernment election will be held on Saturday 14 September Postal vote applicationsclose at 5pm, Monday 9September. Pre-poll voting commences on Saturday 7September 2024 untilFriday 13 September For more information,visit www.elections.nsw.gov.auorcallthe NSWElectoral Commission on 1300 135 736.
Proposed Amendments –ScheduleofFees and Charges –Grandstand Relocation and Guided Tours In accordance with s. 610F of theLocal Government Act 1993, Councilplacesonpublic exhibition proposed amendmentstoits Schedule of Fees andCharges to address duplicated andomitted fees. Details of the proposed amendments are available on Council’swebsite andits Administration Office at 2Court Street, Forbes. Submissionsmay be madeinwriting to TheGeneral Manager PO Box 333, Forbes NSW2871, by emailtoforbes@forbes.nsw.gov.auordelivered to Council’s Administration Office at 2Court Street. Submissions willbeaccepteduntil 5:00pm13September 2024. For further information,please contact Council’sGovernance Officer on 6850 2300 (Option 4)
Suspension of Alcohol –FreeZone
Notice is hereby given that Councilhas resolved to suspendthe Alcohol-Free Zone in Templar Street between LachlanStreet andRankin
BY PHILIP DONATO, MEMBER FOR ORANGE
I HAD a lovely time attending Bedgerabong's 68th annual show. Bedgerabong is a wonderfully tight-knit and welcoming community, and it was terrific to see this event so well supported.
Congratulations to Maddie Kemp on being named the Bedgerabong Young Woman of the Year for 2024. Local shows promote and bring locals together; these are such an important social events for our country communities Congratulations to everyone involved in making this such a success.
LEST WE FORGET
On Thursday, August 15, we commemorated Victory in the Pacific Day. On this date 79 years ago, the then Emperor of Japan surrendered to the allied forces, bringing an end to the Second World War.
At that point Australia had been at war since 3 September 1939; the historic surrender marking an end to almost six years of conflict
On Sunday, August 18, we commemorated Vietnam Veterans' Day. We will remember all those who were physically and psychologically wounded, and the 523 Australians who paid the ultimate sacrifice Lest we forget
NEW HOSPITAL THEATRE NEEDED
Early last month I inspected Forbes Hospital's operating theatre with NSW Health Minister, Ryan Park MP The sole operating theatre is over
50 years old, with demand for its use increasing 771 surgical procedures were performed in 20232024 financial year, signalling a need for a second theatre It was great to see the Minister
visit and listen to the hospital staff's needs.
Last week in parliament I took the opportunity to ask the Health Minister in question time whether he will consider funding a much-needed new operating theatre for Forbes' hospital.
I am encouraged with Minister Park's response, and I am assured this request is actively being considered I'll continue to pursue this
HEALTH WORKFORCE
I addressed the Legislative Assembly about the decline in the rural, regional and remote health workforce
Seemingly, there has been endless talk on the issue, yet the problem persists
I applaud the Parkes Shire Council's initiative, advancing discussions into realistic and achievable plans. Parkes Shire have been on the front foot, and the plan includes strengthening relationships with universities and providing infrastructure to accommodate medical and nursing students, as well as training facilities in the health precinct
JUSTICE FOR BIDDY
Over the past month or so there has been high profile media broadcast on the tragic death of 10-year-old Biddy Porter, who was murdered four years ago in the most horrific of circumstances
Last year I met Biddy's mother, who shared with me her experience in the aftermath of Biddy's passing. I have raised issues of concern with the NSW Government. To further encourage justice for Biddy, I have sponsored an e-Petition. In short, the petition calls on the Government to initiate Parliamentary Inquiries into the Director of Public Prosecutions and Mental Health Review Tribunal, reform Victims' Support Services, and to conduct a coronial inquest into Bridgette 'Biddy' Porter's death ensuring justice, transparency, accountability, and fairness for victims of serious crimes To sign, please go online to https://shorturl.at/JxZNu
Jurisdictional unity and stakeholder collaboration is absolutelykey in addressing this issue. I have raised this plan with the government and will continue to seek their support.
BY JEFF MCCLURG
THIS FB Holden has had a long life in the one family and by the way it looks it's destined to stay there.
I spoke to the owners, Jamie and Kelly Kennedy from Forbes to find out the back story.
"It's a 1960 FB Holden Special sedan that originally belonged to my grandfather, Leo," Jamie said.
"He bought it almost new in Nerriga, near Goulburn, where they lived on the farm."
Jamie went on to tell me
that as a new car they treasured it and regularly washed and polished it
They drove it for years and then as often happens on the farm, it became a workhorse
"They'd take the back seat out and cart sheep in it with the dogs in the boot," he laughed
"Eventually it was retired and parked in the shed to be forgotten."
When Jamie turned 18 and couldn't afford a car his dad said you'll have to fix up the FB
"It'd been sitting under the chooks roost, so the roof
was rusty from chook poo, and the engine was pretty sad so I sourced some parts from other cars and rubbed back the roof and we roughly repainted the white and got it going," Jamie said.
"I drove it for two years before building up a hot XR Falcon ute (which actually made it into the Elite Hall at Summernats 7). "
Once again the FB was parked up and sat for another 15 years until 2009 when Jamie and Kelly got married and decided to resurrect it as a wedding car.
Now that the FB is back on
the road Jamie likes to take it for a drive every other weekend.
His girls Ila (11) and Maci (9) are already driving around the farm so something tells me they'll become custodians of the FB one day and continue it's legacy.
Jamie is a member of the Central West Car Club, Their annual charity Show 'n Shine is coming up on Saturday, October 19 at Pioneer Oval in Parkes
For entry forms and more information go to www. centralwestcarclub.com or follow us on Facebook
BY MAYOR PHYLLIS MILLER OAM
THE weather seems to be changing and there is just a hint of Spring in the air
With Spring comes show season and I'd like to first of all congratulate the Bedgerabong Show committee on their wonderful event recently.
It really is a true country show that showcases agriculture and the talents of locals, and keeps this great little community connected
Our team attended and were able to have some terrific conversations with locals I'm looking forward
to the same at the upcoming Forbes Show on September 7.
In the coming months there will be lots of great events for all of us to enjoykeep an eye out for Taste on Templar, The BBQ Champs and for fun kids events such as the Teddy Bears Picnic There really is something for everyone!
In the last week I've also been pleased to host Steph Cooke MP, Shadow Minister for Water and for Crown Lands here in Forbes
This was another wonderful opportunity to raise issues for our Shire.
Rest assured I will contin-
ue to put important topics such as the raising of the dam wall in front of our state and federal politicians
We continue to install the amazing wayfinding signage around Lake Forbes
I'm sure you would all agree that this looks absolutely fantastic and will be a great asset for locals and visitors alike.
The signage is designed to help walkers and cyclists navigate the lake and highlight its wonderful features
We are sure that this signage will almost be a tourist
attraction in itself with its elegant and professional design that fits nicely in with our lake style.
Onceagainwearesograteful to the NSW Government for funding this and other aspects of the Lake Forbes Activation Plan through the Public Spaces Legacy Fund.
And finally a shoutout to our team undertaking all of the mowing, gardening, linemarking and weeding in all of our many parks, ovals and lake side open space
A huge amount of work is being done, which really is never ending with this weather
Once again our town
stands out in the region with its beautiful presentation.
Forbes really is a wonderful place to live.
Last week Forbes Shire Council has launched it 2025 Traineeship campaign - we are offering 15 trainee positions to work at Council in a range of roles, including outdoors, civil construction, agriculture, town planning, surveying and drone operation, business support and building surveying.
Each one of these positions is an excellent springboard to a long term career
within council. All trainees receive training and the opportunity for supported study (time to study) for industry recognised qualifications It is a two to four year contract of employment, training and study all while you earn a living.
I encourage anyone, of any age, if you are considering a fresh start or a new career to apply for one of these exciting traineeship positions
The campaign has a host of FAQs and details on our website or you can email any questions to people@forbes. nsw.gov.au or phone our HR team on 6850 2300.
AN INCREDIBLE 50 gold medals have been awarded at a stellar NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show
President Mark Watts said the rate of medals awarded was one of the highest in the show's history, with some new recipients from across the regions coming to the fore.
In all, an impressive 50 gold medals were awarded, 74 silver and 202 bronze.
Hunter Valley wines performed well with Bimbadgen awarded best white and John Wallace best red.
Most successful exhibitor overall was another Hunter success story, deIuliis Wines,
with deBeyers Road Partnership named most successful new exhibitor.
But the medals were awarded across the regions with some of the exciting newcomers to pick up wins including Yarran Wines with their Sauvignon Blanc, Boydells with 2023 Reserve Chardonnay, and R. Paulazzo for best sweet table wine
With so much to choose from, there will be a stunning 13 showcased at the gourmet dinner on September 21, alongside a delicious menu from Eat Your Greens
Tickets to the dinner are $130 online now at 123tix com.au
ATHREE-DAY showjumping event, increased entries across the board and a focus on emergency services were features of a hugely successful Bedgerabong Show The community's thanks are extended to all the sponsors and all who attended.
Jasmine Moore and Millie Brown with 2023 Bedgerabong Young Woman Julia Cantwell with Appropriately Attired Junior Winners Lee Herbert, Lachlan Packham and Lindy Horan.
BY MARG APPLEBEE
HAVE you ever dreamt of having your own 'Person Cave' (aka Mancave, Sheshed, Babe Cave)?
I have an evolving...Sheshed/Babe-Cave (I just love Babe-Cave....I'm adopting that for myself) at home which mainly revolves around Ryobi tools, my boxing bag, a rustic bar which I am still to finish...this week and random wood-related projects that are all waiting for a bit of spare time
We would love to bring you into The Cave at Homegrown
Parkes and get grinding, mincing and stuffing in the pursuit of sausage making!
Ray Hawkins will be taking us into the amazing world of sausage making at Homegrown Parkes
We will learn about meat selection, carving, grinding, flavouring and stuffing sausages. Ray will be providing a workshop covering the lot!
Whether you plan to process your own meat from scratch or purchase meat and go from there, this workshop will be full of information to help you produce your own sausages and potentially impress the family or your mates
Ray is self-taught and does catch his own meat, so has insight into some of the ins and outs and challenges that
face home processing
He was looking at ways to use some of the meat, rather than leaving it He mainly has
used venison, but pork fat is also used due to its fat content in processing sausages
Like any cook, he is always looking at ways that he can change or add to his processes.
Keep an eye out for more information on Ray's workshop in the weeks ahead!
Homegrown Parkes provide as many activities as possible free to the community because we don't want any barriers to learning.
There are pressures on our households and we want people to learn how they can be producing and processing at home to help cut some of these costs and of course
share some cool, niche demonstrations as well.
It is our great pleasure to be able to bring new workshops to the Homegrown event to provide opportunities for our community to learn about processes and concepts that allow 'non-experts' to give it a go at home
The Expression of Interest form for Stallholders is accessible via our social media or Homegrown Parkes page on the Central West Lachlan Landcare website under the 'Get Involved' tab, or follow this link
For further information, please go to www.centralwestlachlanlandcare.org
MONDAY'S cattle sale
■ Yarding 773 (down 572)
Quality was fair with good numbers of feeder weights and prime yearlings on offer
Grown cattle and cows were in limited supply. Not all the regular buyers were present.
Prime yearling steers held firm selling from 348c to 388c while prime yearling heifers were 20c dearer and more in places, 280c to 375c/kg Feeder steers fell 15c, 330c to 422c and heifers to feed gained 25c, 294c to 361c/ kg Prime grown cattle lifted 8c, heavy steers sold from 304c to 367c and heavy heifers, 290c to 350c/kg. Cows dropped 10c, 2 and 3 scores sold from 273c to 301c and heavy prime cows, 300c to
331c/kg. Heavy bulls sold to 290c/kg
Tuesday's sheep sale
■ Yarding 44,200 (down 800)
7400 season lambs, a few less Merino lambs. Trade and heavy lambs were best supplied and there was a better supply of extra heavy weights. The light 2 score lambs were limited The lighter and trade lambs were cheaper while heavy weights and the better Merino lambs were dearer New season lambs were $5 to $8/ head cheaper with the trade weights $167 to $205 and heavy weights reached $250/ head most ranged from 780c to 830c/kg cwt. Old 2 score processing lambs were mainly Merinos and sold from $55
to $128/head, trade lambs 20 to 24kg were back $10 to $12/head selling from $163 to $202/head and averaged 760c to 770c with the best of the trades out to 830c/kg. The 24 to 26kg lambs were also cheaper ranging from $199 to $238/head. Heavy lambs were firm selling from $208 to $250/head or 835c/kg on average. Extra heavy lambs topped at $306/head. Merino lambs were dearer and ranged from $135 to $216/ head and ranged from 720c to 750c/kg for most. Mutton numbers eased and the quality was good with a large percentage of the mutton carrying plenty of condition, prices were stronger for the majority of the mutton. Me-
dium weight ewes sold from $55 to $115/head. Heavy crossbreds reached $146 and Merinos $167/head. lighter Mutton averaged 350c and the heavier 380c to 430c/kg
■ MLA's National Livestock Reporting Agency Friday's pig sale
Sow numbers decreased as did the price by 5c to 10c p/kg, only 1 boar yarded made 15c p/kg, bacon improved $10 to $20 mainly quality slipped related. Pork were again in short supply with prices increasing by $40 to $50 per head. Sucker numbers were similar to last fortnight a few more buyers saw prices improve $50 to $60 per head.
■ VC Reid Smith Livestock
on offer.
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Notice of Application for Modification to Development Consent PA 11_0060 by Evolution Mining (Northparkes) Pty Ltd
Evolution Mining Northparkes Operations has made an application to modify the Development Consent (PA 11_0060) pursuant to section 4.55 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
Northparkes Operations is a copper and gold mine located approximately 27 km north-west of Parkes, New South Wales. PA 11_0060 permits underground and open cut mining until the end of 2032.
Proposed Modification Description:
The proposed modifications to approved operations include: establishment of additional extraction levels between approximately -300 mAHD and -460 mAHD below the currently approved E48 underground mine establishment of development headings below the approved depth of existing development works (approximately -360 mAHD) and below the proposed E48SLC (approximately -460 mAHD). extraction of approximately 15 million tonnes (Mt) of ore from the E48SLC over the currently approved life of Northparkes.
The proposed modification enables continuity of production while E22 development works are undertaken and optimises the use of existing capital present on site including existing E48 development headings, conveyor infrastructure and underground crushing facilities. The additional resource extraction associated with the proposed modification will have minimal additional environmental impacts with all surface impacts contained within the existing approved subsidence management zones and associated operational area.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021, notice of the modification application is hereby given.
The Proposed Modification encompasses the following land (lots in Deposited Plans): 46/753998, 41/753998, 49/753998, 10/1132130, 100/1207194, 12/753998, 1/831622, 2/830291, 3/830291, 3/831119, 1/830291, 381/1108642, 382/1108642, 42/1120299, 43/1120299, 41/1120299, 1/831119, Crown Land between 3/830291 and 49/753998 (CMOC Application to Purchase Reference #DPI W563265) 1/818783, 1/848944, 1/952674 and Bogan and McClintock Lane road reserves
Contact Details:
Chris Higgins Environment and Farm Superintendent
Phone: (02) 6861 3265
Email: chris.higgins@evolutionmining.com
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By Short Putt
The sunny conditions on Saturday encouraged the golfers to enjoy their play and set them in a good mood to score well And that they did with a number of scores going well below par.
The competition was a Golf NSW KENO 2-Person Ambrose Medley, with Gunn Golf helping the sponsorship
The field of 74 players competed in categories including Men, Ladies and Mixed pairings, with the winners in each having the opportunity to travel to a Regional Final. And with good conditions all day, apart from a 'wee wind', there was no advantage to be gained by different tee times
The Men's Pairs category was won by the pairing of Caleb Hanrahan and Ash Hogan. This was a combination built on skill and steady play
While Caleb had the majority of the drives, Ash contributed through his steady play down the fairway and an unrestricted putting style. The pair had a scratch score of 64, with a nett of 61, finishing both 9's with a '2'. This was comfortably ahead of the field.
With 27 pairs in this category, the runners-up were eligible to travel. This joy went to Tim West and Steve Betland. Tim started the round well with his tee shots, but then stepped aside and left it to Steve to lead the day.
They matched the winning pair for scratch score on each half and the total, but unfortunately they had less handicap to use so finished with 63 1/4 nett. They had a run of five birdies going through the turn.
The Ladies category was won by Brianna and Carolyn Duncan, who compiled a neat 68 nett. They alternated their tee shots with Carolyn getting the most on the front-9 and Brianna carrying the lion's share on the back-9. Unfortunately no 2's on their card but some very good putting saved the day.
The Mixed category was won by Jean and Warwick Judge. They had a handy but not generous handicap so needed to ensure they combined well to produce the goods. This they did on the front-9 but a couple of unfortunate
bogeys on the back-9 gave them bad tidings However their nett 67 3/4 was a sure winner
The ball sweep went to 68 3/4, going to: 65 3/4 - N Duncan/A Grierson; 66 1/4H Callaghan/C McMillan; 66 1/2 - Alf Davies/S Uphill; 67 - J Dobell/ C Byrnes; 67 1/2 - A Quirk/T Callaghan; 67 3/4 - J Roylance/A McMillan; 68 1/2 - T Griffiths/P Barnes, K Herbert/P Cowhan; 68 3/4 - B Clarke/F Hanns
The lone visitor was Allan Lodge, from Gardens Park in Darwin. Rumour has it that he travelled down especially to play, but that is not correct He is here to catch up with friends and help Fonz move house. He enjoyed his day playing alongside Ian Thomas with his game improving as he went
The NTP's went to: 9thMen: A Grierson, Ladies: J Fletcher; 18th - Men: L Little, Ladies: B Duncan. Of those only the men converted for a "2".
There were twelve 2's overall, with the 9th hole yielding most thanks to its easy pin location. But the 18th yielded three despite playing into the wind for most of the day. Rob Scott and Sally Crosby got the only '2' in the Mixed category, and that on the 3rd.
The Pro Shop Super-Pin, held on the 9th hole, went to Andrew Grierson. His shot to 106 cm was capped off by a confident putt, giving he and partner Niel Duncan only their second birdie on the front-9.
There was no Stableford Medley on Sunday
Here is the news: Unfortunately Forbes players could not make it to the Yeoval, Peak Hill or Burcher Opens
There is the Bogan Gate Open coming up on 8 Sep. See the notice board for details
Nominations for the VW/ PGA Scramble to be played on Sun 1 Sep close late on Saturday. There are some good putters as prizes for the winning group, and some merchandise for other placings
We need at least 12 teams to enter to ensure the winners get a trip away, so get some mates together, or cajole others to do so and make a day of it Contact H/Pro Will for details on nominations
In the week after that is
the Demo Equipment day for Titleist and Callaway Both brands will be available for trial on Wed 4 Sep. Contact H/Pro Will if you want to try any of the new gear
The time sheet for the 'Roylances Cup' scheduled for Sep 14 is almost full. This is a 3-person Ambrose, with many prizes on offer Look closely and you will find a few individual spots among the field and a rare time slot for a team or two. The tee time sheet is available in the Pro Shop
And interest is spreading for the new venture being played at Binalong GC Golf NSW is partnering with 7Plus in the Inaugural World Mens Sand Green Championships, to be held at Binalong Community Club on Sep 28 and 29. Entry is free to watch Professionals and Elite amateurs challenge the course See the printout on the notice board.
It is crystal ball time: This Saturday, 31 August, is a 4BBB Stableford Medley, sponsored by Cahill Footwear It is a good opportunity to get some good merchandise. And there is the Scramble on Sunday 1 Sep.
Parkes took full advantage on their home course to score a crushing win over Forbes in twin-towns veterans golf competition last week
Showing the way for Parkes was the club's secretary/ treasurer Rob Lea who recorded a scintillating 43 points to win by three points from team mate Rob Cheney (40 points).
The pair paved the was for Parkes' easy win in the twin-towns shield - best six scores from each club - by 232 points to the visitor's 207 points
Thirty-one players - 12 from Parkes and 19 from Forbes - faced the starter and three new players were welcomed to the vets ranks in John Ivey and John Creith from Parkes who recorded nearest-to-pins in B grade on the 11th and fourth respectively.
Greg Webb was closest A grader to the pin on the 11th hole
On a day where scoring was high, the ball sweep went to 35 points with the winners as follows: 38 points - Peter Bristol (P); 37 - John Fowler, Rod Luyt and Nym Dziuba (P) and Paul Kay (F); 36 - John Davies (P) and
Barry Shine (F); 35 - Tom Delmenico (P) and Alan Rees (F).
From the BG scribe- Ten players on Tuesday for 12 social holes on a rather damp course and freshly cored greens. Another count-back finding Ted Morgan just nudging ahead of big hitting
David Rhodes after both scored 25 points with the remainder of the field very close behind.
Tuesday golf for all, young and old, just be at the Pro Shop around 9am for the ball toss and enjoy
Golfers are invited to play a social round at Bogan Gate on Tuesday September 10, following on from the success of last year when players from Parkes and Forbes registered to play
The day will follow the Bogan Gate Open to be held on September 8 and the word is out the fairways have never been presented in better order, complemented by fast, true sand greens
The hospitality will be led by twin-towns regulars Steve and Ros Edwards, with morning tea from 9.30am for a 10am start.
Defending champion is what you would call a real casual golfer in Mike Sutcliffe from Forbes who is sure to be back to defend his crown.
The day is an open invitation, not only for vet golfers but anyone who wants to mix their game up by taking on the challenge of playing a sand greens course For catering purposes interested players should contact either Steve Edwards or Barry Shine
Saturday August 17 was a qualifying round for Golf NSW Keno 2 person Ambrose sponsored by Gunn Golf Ladies represented in two categories Mixed and Ladies Jean Judge and her husband Warwick joined forces and finished their match with 69.75 nett. Brianna and Carolyn Duncan held the torch for the girls carding 68 nett. Nearest to the pin was Jenny Fletcher closest on the 9th hole
On Saturday 31st is the Cahill's Footwear 4BBB Stableford Medley, Sunday 1 the PGA 4 person Ambrose then Wednesday September 4 is 18 holes of Stroke, Monthly Medal and Putting comp sponsored by D Barnes & B Shields with play in 2 Divisions.
Good golfing everyone, The Birdie
LAWN BOWLS
BY FORBES SPORTS AND RECREATION CLUB
CLUB championship games attracted plenty of interest at the 'Bowlie' over the past week with some interesting results in both Minor Triples and A and B Pairs.
Cherie Vincent brings plenty of determination in her play from Eugowra each week to compete in almost everything scheduled and last Sunday skipped for Pat O'Neill and Bruce 'Poss' Jones winning 20-17 over Jason Howell, Sid Morris and Denny Byrnes in Minor Triples
While the two score cards had both winning a check of play had the Vincent trio winners courtesy a 13-4 start after nine of the 21 ends.
Denny, one who just loves his bowls any day of the week got the best out of his pair to level at 17-all after 19 setting up a titanic finish 3-0 to the Princess of Eugowra smiling broadly, game set and match
The Dunstan family featured strongly last Friday in Minor Triples where Leslie and Ray were on opposite teams
In a nail biter it was husband Ray who had bragging rights over his 'better half' Leslie opposing each other as leads for their respective combination.
Ray had John Gorton as second for skip Scott McKellar winning 24-23 over Leslie and Allan Hilder for skip Kerry Roach.
Ray had his 'boys' out in front early, 7-1 after four Leslie responded to be behind 9-10 after eight which was unfortunately it then it went out to 10-23 at the end of 15
Ten shots to Leslie in the next three ends to be behind 20-23 adding plenty of pressure with three ends to play
While they won this 3-1
the bird had flown. But still a happy family.
Tip for the Mixed triples, the McKellar trio who play Cliff Nelson, Bill Scott and Robert 'Pooch' Dukes in the next round. Winner here to start favourite.
In A and B Pairs competition is hot with all combinations having reasons to feel confident of a major title.
Last Saturday Ron Thurlow and John Cutler both contributed in a 28-23 win in 25 ends over Clint Hurford and Scott McKellar
Ron and John started best, 5-3 after five then behind 105 after eight. 10-all at the end of 10 then 19-13 to Ron and John after 16 extending this to 25-15 after 21.
They lost the run home 6-3 but still had bragging rights in an entertaining game for spectators on hand.
The bookies tip for the A and B title
There is plenty of support for the Billy Cowell and 'Bert' Bayley pairing while the experienced pair of Sue White and Brian 'Spro' Asimus isn't to be underestimated
Don't write off Angie Dwyer and Scott 'Scooter' Andrews, anything can happen here.
Some great games coming up
Nominations are called for Minor Fours, 2-bowls over 21 ends with draw from the hat. Be in it to win it
An early call of notice that John Cutler is leading a body of staunch members in organising a bowls day in recognition of the contribution to the Forbes Bowlie by Lindsay Willding, Clive Herbert and Greg Parslow. With $6000 prize money
A VERY windy morning on Saturday 24, croquet welcomed 33 players.
We had three visitors: Claudia Green, Jamie and India Thomson.
There were four winners of three games: Enid Barker, Noel Jollliffe, Vince Roberts and Kevin Rubie
BIG WINNERS
■ 14-7 Marie Spry and Keven Rubie.
■ 14-8 John Browne and Vince Roberts.
MID WINNERS
■ 14-10 Robin Pols and Allan Jones, Peter West, Kevin Rubie and Joan Littlejohn,
Allan Jones,
■ Elvy Quirk and Jamie Thomson, Barry White and David West, John Farah,
■ Elvy Quirk and Peter West, Jamie and PamThomson, John Browne and Vince Roberts, John Farah.
CLOSE GAMES
■ Noel Jolliffe and Fay Picker 14 Pam and Jamie Thomson 13
■ RexToole and Phillip Moran 14 Fay Picker and Caroline Neilsen 13
■ Bruce Field 14 Russell Anderson and Phillip Moran 11
■ Marie Spry and David
and fliers set out to surrounding clubs and those who had an association with the trio a capacity field is expected.
Play will be Saturday and Sunday November 9 and 10. 2-bowls triples, open draw
If requiring more information a flier is now on the club's bowls notice board.
Wednesday: Before a bowl was delivered last Wednesday morning a highlight was the support for co-organiser Kerry Dunstan in collecting fees for play and lotto while selling the ever popular raffle.
Well done to those involved.
That same support was shown on the green with eight games of pairs played where card draw winners were Irene Riley and Bill Scott 19-15 in 16 ends over the popular combination of
Freddy Vogelsang and Leslie Dunstan.
They finished best behind 9-12 after nine
Runners-up were super lead Ann Nixon and a refreshed holiday bowler in Cheryl Hodges 15-12 over yet another holiday maker Gail McKay and Sue White.
They also were behind, 411 after 11 to storm home 111 in the last five of 16 ends
John Baass and Alf Davies showed no matter what length of bowls played they had the answers to win 1914 in 22 over Dale Scott and Kerry Dunstan.
They led 5-1 after four the 8-7 after 10. 12-all after 16, 13-all after 18 set up what was expected to be a thrilling finish but dominated by John and Alf 6-1.
Geoff West and Jeff Nicholson had a closer game the card shows but winning 19-12 in 20 over Noel Jolliffe
Williams 14 John Farah and RexToole 11
■ Lyn Simmonds and Enid Baker 14 David Williams and Claudia Green 11
■ Barry White and Cheryle Toohey 14Tony and India Thomson 11
■ Enid Baker and John Farah 14 Neville Spry and Colleen Liebich 11
■ Kevin Rubie and Phillip Moran 14 CheryleToohey and Fay Picker 11
■ Frank Donohoe and Vince Roberts 14 Claudia Green and David Williams 11
■ May Jones and Noel Jolliffe 14 Peter West and
RexToole 11
■ Neville Spry an Noel Jolliffe 14 Allan Jones and Russell Anderson 11
■ Merv Langfield and Bruce Field 14 CheryleToohey and Fay Picker 11
What a difference a few days make as on Tuesday 27th it could not be a better sunny warm morning, we had 33 players to play Golf Croquet
Four players won three games: Allan Jones, Fay Picker, Kevin Rubie and Vince Roberts.
BIG WINNERS
■ 11-2 John Browne and
and Paul Doust. 4-all after six, 5-all after eight, 8-all after 13 prior to 11-4 in the run home
It was similar for Sue Smith and Lyn Simmonds winning 21-17 over Billy Cowell and Bill O'Connell in 22, 5-all after seven, 10-all after 13, behind 13-16 after 17 to win 8-1 home
Peter Mackay and Barry Shine communicated well to win 23-11 in 20 over Barry White and Sid Morris while it was similar next door for Bill Looney and Peter Barnes winning with an identical score, 23-11 in 18.
While Peter and Barry led early to cruise home Bill and Peter were slow starters, down 6-0 after only three In the last, an all ladies challenge over 16 ends, Anne MacKay and Therese Davis won 19-9 in over Colleen Liebich and Angela Dent leading 14-2 at the half way mark
In-club winners were Bill O'Connell and Alf Davies
THURSDAY afternoon three games, two pairs and a triples game which was the winning rink Ron Thurlow, Clint Hurford and Cliff Nelson won 13-11 in 14 over Angie Dwyer, Jamie Dukes and Allan Hilder leading 8-5 after seven. It was all one way for Billy Cowell and Kerry Roach winning 29-10 in 22 over Carol and Peter Bennett. 17-4 at half time with the highlight for Carol and Peter, 6-0 winning the last three ends Viv Russell and Dale Scott had to call on all their skills to win 18-16 over Laurie Crouch and Darryl Griffith in, believe it or not, 23 ends. It was 11-3 to Viv and Dale after eight and 13-12 after 16 just holding on in the run home
As always for more information phone 6852 1499 or visit the club
Robin Pols, John Farah and Allan Jones.
■ 10-3 Neville Spry, Allan Jones and Robin Pols.
MID WINNERS
■ 9-4 Kevin Rubie and Lyall Strudwick, Lyn Simmonds and Vince Roberts,
■ Irene Ford and Vince Roberts,
■ Phillip Moran and Kevin Rubie, Bill Scott and Noel Jolliffe.
CLOSE GAMES
■ Kevin Wenning and Noel Jolliffe 7 John Cole and Bill Scott 6
■ Carolyn Neilsen and Rex Toole 7 Marie Spry and
TonyThomson 6
■ Graham Falconer and Iren Ford 7 Geoff Coles and Lyall Strudwick 6
■ Elvy Quirk and Sue Jolliffe
7 PamThomson and John Cole 6
■ Ray Martin and Fay Picker
7 May Jones and Enid Baker 6
■ Lyn Simmonds and John Cole 7 Graham Falconer and Elvy Quirk 6
■ PamThomson and Sally Perry 7 Kevin Wenning and Geoff Coles 6
■ A number of games had 8-5 results, well played. By Pegging Out
in attendance
BY TONY BRATTON
MEMBERS are reminded that the by-monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday October 9 at Forbes Sport and Rec club starting at 7.30pm
Results of the Forbes
S.S.A.A. sporting shooters .22 cabilre rimfire rifle shoot held on Wednesday August 21. The weather was cool with light breeze from the south west at 5kph and a temperature of 17 degrees.
There were seven members
The range officer was Anthony Bratton. Scorer was Anthony Bratton.
The results of the 25metre Fly target shoot: John Dean, 200/200; David McCue, 200/200; Doug Shead, 198/200; Norm Brook, 191/200; David Coleman, 189/200 and Bruce Runchel shot practice only
The results of the 50metre Fox target shoot: John Dean, 120/120; David McCue, 116/120; Doug Shead, 111/120; Norm Brook, 110/120; David Coleman, 98/120 and Bruce Runchel shot practice only
The results of the 75metre Rabbit target shoot: David McCue, 114/120; John Dean, 113/120; Norm Brook, 108/120; Doug Shead, 106/120; David Coleman, 82/120 and Bruce Runchel shot practice only.
The results of the 100metre Feral Cat target shoot: David McCue, 106/120; Doug Shead, 100/120; David Coleman, 96/120; John Dean, 84/120; Norm Brook, 82/120; and Bruce Runchel shot practice only.
The next S.S.A.A. sporting shooters .22 cabilre and other rimfire rifle (.22 magnum or.17HMR), The next Sunday shoot will be held this Sun-
day September 1, starting at 10am
The Centre-fire rifle shoots start at 2pm after the Rim-fire shoots on Sunday, names in by 1-30pm, so the targets can be placed on the Centre-fire range just after 1.30pm. The next Wednesday shoot will be on September 4, starting at 2pm
All shoots at the Bedgerebong road range, turn right off the Bedgerebong road onto Dr Young Drive.
All target shooters are welcome to attend. Any person wishing to try Rim-fire or Centre-fire rifle or shotgun shooting can attend any of these shoots to take part after
filling out a P650 form at the club Junior shooters must be 12 years or over
For all information on .22 calibre rimfire shooting contact: Wayne Facey 0414524059; Norm Brook 0458664541; Ben Smith 0427524151; David Coleman 0427401263 AH.
The next shoot for the Forbes S.S.A.A. sporting clays will be their monthly shoot on Sunday 8th September a 100target five stand shoot will be held starting at 10am At the Bedgerebong road range.
For all information on clay target shooting contact: Norm Brook 0458664541:
Tony Bratton (02) 68523349; Ben Smith 0427524151; Doug Davis (02) 68523249 or Phil Picker (02) 68516494.
Any person wishing to obtain a long arm firearm licence can contact Wayne Facey on 0414524059; Norm Brook 0458664541; or Tony Bratton on (02) 68523349 to do a firearm safe shooting assessment course which is a requirement for a firearm licence application.
Members are reminded that Local Range rules apply to the Forbes SSAA range. SSAA members should check the facebook page for shoot details for dates and times
A GREAT day of netball fun was shared around regional NetSetGO and junior netballers at Forbes last Sunday Forbes Netball Association hosted the Susan Pettitt clinic, thanks to the NSW Government and a successful grant from Office of Sport in the 23/24 Local Sporting Grant Program.
Susan Pettitt is a popular former Australian Diamond with over 70 caps, and also a player in the winning World Championship Australian team.
Susan's visit to Forbes was funded by the Local Sporting Grant Program, which supports children to stay active
and have fun with friends in a safe and inclusive environment.
The fun clinic started the day, where over 80 boys and girls from across the region, joined in the very popular session, from Forbes, Orange, Young, Narromine and Cowra.
Teams from across the region then played a NetSetGo and Junior gala day - an experience the majority had not had before
The day was a huge success with many families enjoying the day.
The Forbes Netball Association is already planning the 2025 event!
FORBES Foxes could be just one game away from the grand final with hosting rights in the major semi-final this Sunday.
Forbes is host to Parkes' Railway Renegades, who finished the season second on the Lachlan Amateur Soccer Association ladder
The winner secures their place in the grand final on
IN NEWS from our racing correspondent Colin Hodges, Forbes is to host a TAB meeting on Thursday (August 29) to replace the Narromine Cup meeting that was unfortunately washed out on Sunday.
Forbes Jockey Club held a successful Cup meeting earlier this month, once again running a qualifying heat for Randwick's Big Dance, and their Spring races are in the planning. Those details to come, and follow Forbes Jockey Club on Facebook.
September 15 and the Foxes' David Hodge says the side is preparing for the contest.
They're on a high after victory in the final round of the regular competition, taking a 4-0 win over Parkes Wanderers.
As the rain poured down, Hodge was first to score for Foxes, Elias Bernardi next to give the Foxes a 2-0 lead at half time.
Luke Davis and Karma Dechen scored a goal apiece in the second half
The Foxes had already secured the minor premiership, but the win has boosted their confidence ahead of the finals against one of their top competitors for the title
Momentum is building, with good player numbers including some junior talent stepping up into the senior ranks.
Hodge would love to see a good crowd come cheer them on at Botanical Gardens this Sunday
The forecast as we prepare for press is for a top of 21 degrees on Sunday - it doesn't get much better than that for an afternoon outdoors!
Kick off is 1pm and we understand the canteen will be operating for the fans.
FORBES rugby's first grade campaign has ended with disappointment in Bathurst.
Orange Emus and Bathurst Bulldogs will contest the Blowes Clothing Cup premiership after the Bulldogs won a high-scoring preliminary final 54-31 over the Platypi on Saturday.
"It was disappointing, we just couldn't win a trick," the Platypi's assistant coach Andrew Hubbard reflected Monday
But finishing the regular season third on the ladder marks a significant turnaround from the 2023 season and the club stalwart has to be happy with that
"We gave it a good shake this year," Hubbard said.
"It is disappointing to bow out a little bit short but it was really good to get some wins under our belt, to string some together."
On Saturday, the Platypi were feeling the absence of a couple of key players - Matt Coles and Vereti Tupou - as the hosts got away to an early start.
The Bulldogs would get on a point-scoring roll, the Platypi would reel them in, but at the end of the contest Bathurst just had the momentum, Hubbard said.
"It was a very physical contest - probably one of the most physical I've had this year," Hubbard said.
"We got within a try. We
just couldn't get those 50/50s - some of the calls didn't go our way. But we hung in there."
Injuries, combined with a lack of numbers at training earlier in the season, hurt at the end but Hubbard is looking to 2025 with positivity.
"We can build on what we've got," Hubbard said.
"We've got a bit of recruitment and a bit of retention to make sure we get done and next year I think it looks positive."
This year saw the return of Mahe Fangupo to the coaching role with Hubbard and Phil Prior by his side, Matt Coles coming back to don the number eight jersey and some exciting new recruits
There's been some solid player growth and the club's own junior development focus resulting in young locals making their first grade debut.
The women's team, who finished in fourth after a semi-final loss to Orange Emus, has seen terrific numbers and exciting talent.
"I think the culture's only going to get better and grow," Hubbard said.
In exciting junior news, Forbes' Under 12s and Under 14s won the major semi-finals in Dubbo on the weekend and earned their right to contest the grand finals in two weeks.
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"If we can keep most of the side and add a few in we'll be hard to beat again," he said.
"It's only going to make us hungry what happened on the weekend."
The weekend saw the end of season for the Magpies across the grades
In the Tom Nelson Under 18s premiership, Parkes Spacemen defeated Magpies 26-14 also at Dubbo on Sunday. Reserve grade were up
against Dubbo Macquarie and went down 16-6.
This weekend
There's just two weeks left in the Peter McDonald Premiership, with Bathurst St Pat's earning the right to take on Parkes Spacemen in the grand final qualifier at Parkes this Sunday Parkes's Under 18s take on Dubbo CYMS in the Tom Nelson Premiership this Sunday also at Parkes, with kick off scheduled for 1.15pm
Forbes rugby's 2024 Blowes Clothing Cup campaign has ended with disappointment in Bathurst
But even as the Platypi's Andrew Hubbard rued the loss, he reflected on just how far the side has come this yearand the promise their progress holds for the future
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RUGBY LEAGUE
THEY were so close.
Coopa Martin was carrying the Magpies' finals hopes toward the try-line as the clock counted down to full time in Sunday's Peter McDonald Premiership semi-final when Dubbo CYMS defence bundled him out and ended our first grade season
It was a tough one, captain
Nick Greenhalgh conceded during the week
The Fishies, smarting from an earlier quarter final loss to Parkes, piled on 20 early points against Forbes
"We just made too many errors to start," Greenhalgh said.
"We didn't have many sets with the ball, maybe one in the first 10 to 15 minutes,
and it was 20-nil before we knew it."
He was absolutely confident his side could come back and they did, roping in the score to 18-20 and with all the momentum just before the whistle blew.
"It came down to the last set of the game and Coop got taken out in the corner as he was about to score, " Green-
halgh rued
"It's disappointing but I'm very proud of the boys how they fought back.
"It was not the best conditions or the best day for footy, it didn't suit our style of play - but you had to adapt to the conditions I suppose. "
Given that the Magpies finished outside the Peter McDonald Premiership's top
eight in 2023, Greenhalgh had to be happy with their achievements this yaer.
"It's obviously a positive compared to last year, so we're heading in the right direction," he said.
"Hopefully we can keep all the boys together and go a couple better next year will be nice."
The first grade squad was
much talked about this year, with some exciting former club juniors who'd had representative experience returning to the nest or rising through the ranks.
Greenhalgh hopes the side's youth with weigh in its favour in terms of consistency and building for another campaign
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