The Forbes Phoenix Issue 179 by Sare Maynard

Forbes Showgirl Shines Through To Sydney Royal Forbes Showgirl, Sally Downie, moved a step closer to the state finals of the Land Royal Showgirl competition after being announced as a finalist in the Zone 6 Regional Showgirl Finals held in Young last Saturday evening. Sally, along with 22 other hopefuls attended the ceremony hosted by the Young Show Society for the Agricultural Societies Council of NSW. She was accompanied to the event by her partner David Turner and his grandmother, Elaine. Forbes Show President, Doug Nadin and numerous other Forbes Show Society members also came out to support Sally. The CWA evening branch sent a card and a donation, showing very much appreciated support to her. “It was a great night! The Young Show Society did a great job of putting it on,” said Sally. Sally’s win came very unexpected to her. “I’m shocked I got through but it was a nice

surprise. If you had told me I’d be doing this a year ago, I wouldn’t have believed it! The whole process wasn’t even daunting this time. I enjoyed it and have certainly learnt a lot from the process, especially how to use my voice to stand up for what I believe in,” she said. “The girls I met were all amazing and are doing great things. They have a lot of passion for their community, so I think any of them could have gone through. It’s an honour and I hope I can do Forbes proud and uphold our strong Showgirl history,” said Sally. In answer to how she will prepare for the next big round: “I don’t really know how to prepare. I know I’ve got some shopping to do as jeans and boots probably won’t quite cut it. I guess I’m kept well in the loop with what’s going on with my role at Council and I’m always listening to the Country Hour and so forth, so that helps. Continued on page 5

REPRESENTING OUR ZONE... The Zone 6 finalists named in the Regional Showgirl Finals was our very own Forbes Showgirl Sally Downie (left), Coonamble’s Emily Ryan and Dubbo Showgirl Josie Anderson.

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MAYORAL NOTES It has been a very dusty week here in Forbes and one that seems to be a common occurrence these days. The seniors of Forbes have been celebrating the NSW Seniors Festival. The celebrations started last Friday at the Jemalong Retirement Village with afternoon tea and a few great old songs. This Sunday, 24th February the Seniors Variety Concert will take place in the Town Hall to complete the festival. This Thursday we have the first sitting of Council for the year and an extra large Business Paper to get through. Just a reminder you can view the meeting on Facebook Live or come and sit in the chambers to see how the decisions are made. The white picket fence around Grinstead Oval is really taking shape and looks amazing. It is so great to see the Farm Trade workers coming together to put the fence up and in time for the President’s Lunch next month. Our Drought Co-ordinator, Sally Downie has been working with them to ensure everyone can still meet the needs on-the-land as well as earn some money.

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The Youth and Community Centre is currently undergoing minor renovations. This great little hall has so many users and the improvements are being made to accommodate the Forbes Toy Library and playgroup. We can’t wait for Emma Pask’s perfor-

THUMBS UP To all those involved in the tyre business. Changing rubber in 40 degrees plus heat is no joke! You keep the wheels turning.

THUMBS DOWN To whoever keeps doing burn outs at the corner of Rankin Street and Brownes Lane every Saturday night!

THUMBS DOWN To all the coffee drinkers/takeaway users who think throwing their junk out of their cars is ok! I’ll just keep reporting you to the EPA, so that maybe next time you put your junk in a bin.

THUMBS UP To Andrew Anastatiadis for the excellent job he did on our carpet. It looks like new. A big thank you!

mance at Town Hall this Friday night. Mitchell Conservatorium does bring some amazing artists to town and we should all support these acts, so more will come our way. God Bless. Your Mayor, Phyllis Miller

FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices

THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY MARCH 21 COMMENCING AT 1PM RECRUITMENT Forbes Shire Council is currently building the workforce in order to deliver on community expectations, increasing local government demands and to deliver next level services into the future. The current positions are: • Waste & Environment Specialist • Economic Development Officer For further information, please contact HR on 02 6850 2300 or people@forbes.nsw.gov.au

REQUEST FOR TENDER NOTICES

WATER RESTRICTIONS Council wishes to advise that Level 1 Water Restrictions are still in place. For further information, please visit Council’s website www.forbes.nsw.gov.au or pick up an information sheet from Council’s Administration Office, 2 Court Street.

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS Kalari Lachlan River Arts Festival 2019 - Development Application No: 2019/9

2019/3 Supply and delivery of Solar Bollard Lighting: Tenders are invited for Supply and Delivery of Solar Bollard Lighting. Tenders, addressed to the General Manager, are to be lodged either by hand, post or Council’s e-tendering portal, Tenderlink, by 9:00am Tuesday 26 February 2019. 2019/4 Upgrade to two (2) water filters at Forbes Water Treatment Plant: Tenders are invited for Upgrade to Two (2) Water Filters at Forbes Water Treatment Plant. Tenders, addressed to the General Manager, are to be lodged either by hand, post or Council’s e-tendering portal, Tenderlink, by 4:00pm Friday 8 March 2019. For further information regarding the above tenders, please contact Council’s Senior Governance Officer, on 02 6850 2300. Canvassing of any of Council’s staff or Councillors will disqualify tenderers from the tender process.

Please take notice in accordance with Schedule 1 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979 and Forbes Shire Councils Development Control Plan, 2013 that a Development Application has been submitted by Kalari Lachlan River Arts Festival Incorporated for the purpose of holding Ignite – Karlari-Lachlan River Arts Festival 2019, to be held at Victoria Park, on the 25 May 2019. The application will be on public exhibition from the 22 February 2019 until the 8 March 2019. Any person may make a submission, in writing, in relation to this Application which must be received by Council on or before 5:00pm on 8 March 2019. If you wish to make a submission regarding the proposal you must clearly explain your reasons (on planning grounds) in the submission. The application is classified as local development with Forbes Shire Council being the consent authority.

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Youth Week Concert 2019 - Development Application No: 2019/14 Please take notice in accordance with Schedule 1 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979 and Forbes Shire Councils Development Control Plan, 2013 that a Development Application has been submitted by Forbes Shire Council for the purpose of holding a Youth Week Concert 2019, at Lions Park, Junction Street, Forbes, on 13 April 2019. The application will be on public exhibition from the 22 February 2019 until the 8 March 2019. Any person may make a submission, in writing, in relation to this Application which must be received by Council on or before 5:00pm on 8 March 2019. If you wish to make a submission regarding the proposal you must clearly explain your reasons (on planning grounds) in the submission. The application is classified as local development with Forbes Shire Council being the consent authority.

Lachlan Vintage Village Suspension Bridge: Council resolved in its December Ordinary Council Meeting that Council approve an Expression of interest be advertised for the Lachlan Vintage Village Suspension Bridge, including all costs to remove and certify the structure be at the buyers cost and risk. All interested persons are invited to make submissions to the General Manager by 5:00pm, 5 March 2019. Please note the provisions of the Government Information (Public Access) Act, where information contained in such submissions may, at the discretion of Council and NSW Department of Primary Industry – Lands, be referred to the person(s) who initiated the proposal for appropriate consideration. For further information, please contact Council’s Manager of Property and Investment, on 02 6850 2300.

Disclosure Statement of Political Donations and Gifts: The Local Government and Planning Legislation Amendment (Political Donations) Act 2008 states that a person who makes a planning application (i.e DA) or submission to Council is required to disclose reportable political donations and gifts made by any person with a financial interest in the application to a Councillor(s) or Council employee(s) within the past two years. Privacy Notification: Submissions made by Council are considered public access documents under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.Personal information such as your opinion, name and address may be made publicly available including via Council’s website.

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CELEBRATING A CENTURY... The Bedgerabong Picnic Race Club Committee celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Bedgerabong Picnic Race Club Cup last Saturday.

Huge Boost To Support Student Welfare And Mental Health: Every public high school across the Orange Electorate will have two dedicated experts to ensure students have access to vital mental health and wellbeing support. Nationals Candidate for Orange, Kate Hazelton said an $88 million statewide investment by the NSW Nationals will mean that every public high school student in the Orange Electorate will have access to highly-qualified mental health professionals that they can confidentially speak to about bullying, anxiety, stress or any other difficult issue they may face. Up to 100 additional fulltime school counsellors or psychologists, as well as 350 student support officers, will be employed across NSW public high schools. Importantly, these experts will have the ability to refer students who require greater assistance to mental health services. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW, John Barilaro said the investment would provide vital support for communities in regional NSW. Forbes Paves the Way Forward For Agriculture: Forbes Shire Council identified in 2017 the need for a strategy to manage how the Shire moves forward in the agricultural sector. GHD Consultants were commissioned to facilitate an Agricultural Strategy with the aim of driving continued

growth across primary industries in the Forbes local government area and unlocking new market and growth opportunities. “The strategy is multi-faceted in its approach; considering land-use planning, land capability and water availability,” said Forbes Mayor, Phyllis Miller. Online surveys, targeted interviews and two community consultation workshops took place with the public to develop this strategy. A reference group worked closely with Council and GHD to formulate this document. On the 25th February, Forbes Shire Council along with Deputy Prime Minister, Michael McCormack and NSW Minister for Primary Industries, Niall Blair will launch the strategy at the Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange. Youth Week Award Nominations Now Open: Young people play a vital role in making Forbes the vibrant and strong community that it is. Every year as part of Youth Week, Forbes Shire Council celebrates their achievements, contributions and hard work in our society. Nominations open on the 1st March. There are three awards categories; Youth Citizenship Award, Sports Volunteer Award and Brighter Future Award. The awards are open to all young people between the ages of 12 and 24 who live, work or study in the Forbes Shire area. Nomination forms can be found on the website www.forbes.nsw.gov.au/youthweeknominations.

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Local Communities Central In Newell Highway Study Local expertise to boost freight efficiency and road safety, as well as flood preparation, are front and centre as the Australian Government’s Newell Highway Corridor Strategy gets under way, with PwC Australia selected to deliver the study. Deputy Prime Minister, Nationals’ Leader and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Michael McCormack said the strategy will provide a comprehensive picture of the current performance and future challenges along the Newell Highway. “The Federal Liberal and Nationals’ Government is investing $2 million to the Newell Highway Corridor Strategy, because we know this highway is the backbone of country NSW,” said Michael. “A better Newell Highway will mean more competitive agricultural and mining sectors, thanks to a more reliable freight network through regional NSW. This will in turn support the growth of regional communities along the length of the Newell Highway,” he said. Efficient outcomes in the movement of regional freight, as well as challenges such as road safety and flooding, and the relationship between the Newell Highway and Inland Rail will be key to its inquiries. The strategy will be able to be used to inform the investment decisions of both federal and state governments. Michael said community, local government and industry involvement will be central to the strategy, ensuring the Government proceeds based on the best transport and economic data and a thorough understanding of communities and businesses’ needs and expectations. “Many towns, farmers and small businesses throughout the Central West, Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area and Western NSW rely on the Newell to connect product from paddock to plate – that’s why we will work with communities along the Newell to ensure it continues to be at the heart of country NSW,” said Michael. “Bland Shire Councillor, Tony Lord and Moree Plains Shire Mayor, Katrina Humphries – two experienced and respected local Councillors from either end of the Highway – will head the community consultation to encourage locals to get involved and have their say. “A number of workshops will be held along the corridor at different locations so vital local knowledge can inform outcomes and recommendations of the strategy.” The Australian Government is fully funding the Newell Highway Corridor Strategy. Further details about the Newell Highway Corridor Strategy, including its objectives, can be found at https://infrastructure.gov.au/roads/.

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Puzzles two-way crossword

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How many words of four letters or more can you make from the letters supplied? All words must contain the central letter. Plurals and verb forms ending in “s” are not accepted as extra words. There is at least one 9-letter word to discover. Reference: Collins Concise Dictionary

belie, belied, belief, beside, bide, bile, defile, deli, diesel, DISBELIEF, edible, elide, fides, field, file, filed, ibid, ibis, idee, idle, isle, lied, lief, life, side, sidle, slid, slide

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Today’s Aim: 14 words: Good 21 words: Very good 28 words: Excellent

How to play sudoku: You are given a 9x9 grid which has been divided up into nine 3x3 boxes. The aim of the game is very simple: to fill each row, column and 3x3 box with the numbers from 1 to 9 inclusive.

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Two Way Crossword: © Reuben’s Puzzles

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DOWN 2 To be obviously frightened of a natural disaster (5) 3 Purpose to find a place for campers to sleep? (6) 4 A thousandth of a litre compared to five hundred is not very strong (4) 5 Veer out North, not once or twice (5) 6 Gran rang, I suspect, about the organising (9) 7 Repair torn parts of the conveyance (9) 12 Somehow score one hundred in a football game (6) 14 Proffer a document to the meeting then bleat about it! (5) 16 These characters are arranged on a piece of paper (5) 17 Its a pond, pure and simple (4)

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Marg Stirling after her hair had been shaven with her long-time friends and avid supporters Bridie, Doug and Jack Nadin.

Head Shave Fundraiser To Support Locals

A loyal Forbes resident all her life, Marg Stirling started feeling about 12 months ago the need to do her part for local women diagnosed with breast cancer. The inspiration came during a time when Marg started frequenting the gym as part of a rehab program. She became aware of a group of ladies also visiting the gym that were there for breast cancer exercises. “Once I got involved with the ladies after seeing them as well as hearing of the others, I thought it would be nice to do something to give back to them and others that might go through the same thing,” said Marg. Last Monday, Marg’s inspiring initiative to help local women living with breast cancer, finally came to fruition when she was able to present a cheque to the value of $6,700 to Lachlan Health Services McGrath Breast Care Nurse, Dianne Green and

Managing the local Wig Library, Janice Cassidy of Cassidy’s Hair Salon in Parkes (left) with Lachlan Health Services McGrath Breast Care Nurse, Dianne Green.

Janice Cassidy of Cassidy’s Hair Salon in Parkes. These funds will be allocated towards material headwear (which can be quite expensive) and the local Wig Library, run by Janice. The Wig Library services all people living around the Central West that is losing their hair because of cancer treatment. “People come to us to find a wig that suits them. We style it to suit their face and we also shampoo wigs that are worn very often. It’s all free of charge and they can have the wig as long as they need it,” said Janice. As part of Marg’s fundraising efforts she organised a luncheon at the Forbes Inn in April last year where more than $900 was raised through ticket sales, a raffle and also generous donations. The shaving of Marg’s hair was done at the Forbes Rugby Union Club as part of their Ladies Day held in June with a couple of hundred people bearing witness to Marg’s big moment. Before the shave, Marg’s hair was plaited in preparation to be used for a child’s wig. “We had items donated from various businesses and people in town which was auctioned on the Ladies Day. Among the auction items was a signed Sydney Swans jersey, Forbes Rugby Union Club football, Mahlah Molloy print, a wine pack and many other items,” said Marg. The day raised a total of $5,393. “I have just been amazed with people’s donations and their support in my raising funds for this cause. A big thank you to the Forbes Rugby Union Club, the Forbes Inn, the Forbes Credit Union and anyone else that donated to my fundraising efforts,” she said. By Gizell van Wyk

“I just really want to use the opportunity as a way to promote Forbes. To show that the Showgirl movement isn’t a beauty pageant but an important part of our local shows and a way for young women to be involved in their community and learn life skills. Also for me, it is a space to talk about mental health in regional/rural areas,” she said. Sally grew up on a family dairy farm and completed her schooling in Forbes. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Agriculture at CSU. She is passionate about agriculture and helping local farmers through tough times. Her aim is to see the industry prosper and continue to develop. Sally was recently appointed by the Forbes Shire Council as the Drought Coordinator and spent the weekend before last in Canberra promoting her Grassroots Blueprint initiative to political leaders. Dubbo’s Showgirl, Josie Anderson and Coonamble’s Emily Ryan were also selected. The state finals will take place throughout the course of the Sydney Royal Easter Show starting on 12th April. It is the second consecutive year that Forbes will have their Showgirl representing our town at the prestigious event. According to an excerpt from the Rules and Regulations of Showgirl Competitions, “The aim of the Showgirl Competition is to find a person most suited to represent young rural women of NSW. The young lady must be articulate and presentable with a pleasant personality. She will be required to meet a wide variety of people and should be able to converse intelligently about Australia in general and in particular her own district.” By Gizell van Wyk

Sally Downie with her partner, David Turner at the Regional Showgirl Finals held in Young last weekend.

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The Bedgerabong Picnic Race Club Centenary Cup took place last Saturday. Kate Ralph of Elevate Dance Studio, Jayde Allegri and Shannen Toole were looking very chic at the Bedgerabong Showgrounds.

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Katie Turner, Shannen Toole and Caitlin Byrne at the Bedgerabong Showgrounds last Saturday.

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Ongoing Forbes Showgirl, Sally Downie was one of three winners in the Zone 6 Regional Showgirl Finals held in Young last weekend.

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The Jemalong Retirement Village had a celebratory afternoon tea and a few songs last Thursday as part of the 2019 NSW Seniors Festival event. (Photo: Forbes Shire Council)

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Seniors Week Lunch Meals on Wheels will be holding a lunch at the Vandenburg Hotel at 1pm for their client volunteers and any community members who would like to attend. The cost will be $15 per head. Forbes Farmer’s Market @ Victoria Park from 8am to 12pm.

Diabetes Awareness Day @ Flannery’s Pharmacy with free blood glucose testing available from 9.30am to 4.30pm.

Rhyme to Reason Drama Classes @ Forbes Town & District Band Hall cost is $15 per student per class. Call Lisa Ramsay to book on 0412 040 864.

Forbes Rotary Ipomoea Markets @ Lions Park from 8am to 12.30pm. Lots of amazing stalls of local handicraft, produce, cakes, plants and bric-a-brac on offer. All stall holders welcome! Red Bend Catholic College Open Day Guided tours from 10am – 1pm with light lunch provided. Meet the Principal and Staff of the college. For more information contact the College on 6852 2000.

Forbes Sportsperson of the Year Association Presentation Awards Dinner @ Forbes Sport and Recreation Club. Guest speaker is Alana Thomas, former Australian Rugby Union Player. Phil and Chris Coad’s Condobolin Music Muster @ Condobolin RSL with professional artists appearing on stage from 8am – 6pm Saturday and Sunday. For bookings and enquiries phone 0458 728 464.

Forbes & District Lions Club meets at the Vandenberg Hotel on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 7pm. For further information phone Gayle Williams on 0268 511 863. The Forbes Community Men’s Shed meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00am to 12pm at the Forbes Showground.

Forbes Domestic & Family Violence Committee Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:30am at Forbes Health Service (old conference room). Contact Renee Ellison on 6850 1234. The Rotary Club of Forbes meets at the Vandenberg Hotel on the first and third Wednesdays of every month at 6:30pm. Call Chris Finkle on 0429 661 358 for further information.

The Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Cowra Support Group meets on the first Friday of each month at 12:30. Open to all survivors of any community. If interested contact Pascale on 6342 1612. Members come from Canberra, Temora, Forbes, Eugowra, etc. All details on our website http://recover.itmatters.com. au. Golden Girls Luncheon at the Forbes Services Club, 12pm, the fourth Tuesday of every month. Contact Lyn Ward on 0417 536 619. Transport is available. Neighbourhood Watch meeting at the Forbes Services Club, 2pm on the first Wednesday of each month. For more information phone Lyn Ward on 0417 536 619.

Forbes Prostate Cancer Support Group meets at the Long Tan Room of the Forbes Services Memorial Club on the 3rd Tuesday of every 2nd (odd) month at 5:30 pm. For more information phone Ray Martin on 0429 133 046. Breast Cancer Support Group meets every second Saturday of the month at the Vandenberg Hotel at 12 midday.

Forbes View Club meets every second Thursday of the month for lunch at Forbes Services Memorial Club at 12:00 for 12:30pm. Please phone Noelene 6951 2256 or Helen 0427 201 445. Croquet is played every Tuesday and Saturday. Contact Elvy Quirk on 0428 540 272.

The Forbes Ladies Probus Club meets every fourth Friday of the month at the Forbes Services Club at 10am. Come join us for friendship and fellowship.

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Recognising Our Sporting Heroes The Forbes Sportsperson of the Year Association (SOYA) are delighted with the quality of the nominations they have received for the 2018 awards with the annual Presentation Dinner to be held on Saturday, 16th March at the Forbes Sport & Recreation Club. The Forbes SOYA is a small yet hard working committee dedicated to recognising and celebrating the accomplishments of our local sports men and women as well as administrators and officials. Sport is an important part of life and the awards are an opportunity to pay tribute to the athletes who excel in their chosen sport and thank and show appreciation to the many volunteers who give their time to ensure that children and adults of all ages have access to some of the best sporting facilities and competitions in NSW. The awards being contested include the Junior and Senior Sportsperson, All Rounder, Coach/Trainer, Referee/Umpire/ Official, Administrator, Team and of course the Forbes Sportsperson and Runner Up for 2018. The overall winner of the Central West Credit Union Monthly Achievers Award will also be announced on the night along with the President’s Award, Phillip Adams Encouragement Award, Merit Awards, School and Special Sports Awards and the Forbes Netball Association Terry Wade Award. The calibre of the nominations received for all the awards was of a very high standard making the job of the independent judging panel extremely difficult. This year the special guest is Alana Thomas, former Australian Rugby Union player and Australian Wallaroo Development Coach. Alana hails from Glen Innes but has a local connection. Her career in Rugby Union commenced with the Forbes Platypi when she lived and worked in Forbes over

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Jill-Ann Borger How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like most about living here? I have lived in Forbes my whole life. I love living in a town where I can walk down the street and people know my name and want to stop and have a chat. Where do you work or what do you do currently and what do you enjoy about it? I work at Power Tools Plus in office administration. I love the job as it is such a friendly and supportive environment and just great people to work for.

The special guest for the annual SOYA Awards will be Alana Thomas, a former Australian Wallaroo and former Forbes Sportsperson of the Year winner.

10 years ago and she was the winner of the Forbes Sportsperson of the Year in 2005 and 2006. Alana is looking forward to being part of the presentation and sharing her experiences representing NSW and Australia as well as her current role as coach. The SOYA Awards would not be possible without the generous support of local businesses, allowing Forbes to be one of the last country towns in New South Wales who host a separate sporting awards ceremony. Congratulations to all nominees and the SOYA committee look forward to seeing you all, your families and the nominating sporting organisations when the 2018 winners are announced on 16th March.

Providing More Choice In Palliative Care Thousands of families with loved ones who suffer from a life-limiting illness will receive more choice about the help they need from an additional 100 palliative care nurses at refurbished facilities. Nationals Candidate for Orange, Kate Hazelton said that $45 million palliative care investment has been made possible by strong economic management. “We are doing everything we can to ensure patients and their loved ones have access to the best quality palliative care at the best possible care facilities,” she said. The investment is on top of a $100 million package for palliative care that was announced as part of the 2017-18 Budget, which is already delivering more palliative

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care nurses and community-based palliative care services. The additional 100 palliative care nurses will work in hospitals, palliative care facilities, and in communities and homes to ensure patients can access the care they need, in the setting they choose. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW, John Barilaro said 64 of the 100 palliative care nurses would be assigned to regional and rural NSW. Hospitals in the Western NSW local health district will be assigned six nurses. The commitment also includes $10 million for improvements to existing palliative care facilities across the State.

What is your favourite thing to do when you have free time? I enjoy walking around the lake as it is both beautiful and peaceful. I also love to watch anything my kids are doing. What makes you proud? I am very lucky to have two beautiful 15-year-olds as well as a supportive family. If you could be an animal which one would you choose and why? I would be a parrot so I could continue my love of talking! What is your all-time favourite movie, song and/or book, and why? Amazing Grace is my all time favourite song which my dad used to sing to us as kids. What is on your bucket list? To retire happy and healthy with my husband, Darren.

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