The Forbes Phoenix Issue 51

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Friday 8 July 2016

ISSUE 51

IMAGE: The new locally owned real estate business in town with Ian Simpson, Ned Hamilton and Stacey Clarke.

Independent And Locally Owned

Some familiar rural real estate faces in Forbes are now to be found at Ian Simpson & Co - a new independent and locally owned and staffed real estate agency. Ian Simpson & Co opened its doors for the first time last Friday.

The team, consisting of Ian and Tammie Simpson, Stacey Clarke and Ned Hamilton, formerly conducted Ray White Rural Forbes.

They will build on their award winning business under the name of Ian Simpson & Co in the same location at 88A Lachlan Street, Forbes.

With the launch of the new business, Ian and his team will be able to offer a full selection of real estate services: rural sales – large scale through to hobby farms; rural property leasing; residential and com-

mercial sales; residential and commercial property management; and water trading.

In addition Ian Simpson & Co will have a much larger geographic footprint covering rural property sales in areas around Cowra, Grenfell, West Wyalong, Canowindra, Wellington and places further afield.

Ian Simpson & Co is a family owned business dedicated to providing excellent customer service to not only vendors but also to buyers. The new company plans to take auctioneering services to a new level with excellent research and reporting.

Ian said “We will listen to what you have to say! We know that your success is our success, and we will work incredibly hard to achieve the best results.”

By Cheryl Newsom

NEXT AUCTION DAY

19TH AUGUST AT 11AM

T 02 6851 1911 W www.iansimpsonandco.com.au A 88A Lachlan St, Forbes NSW 2871

6852 2411

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THUMBS UP...

THUMBS DOWN MAYORAL NOTES On Tuesday we had a meeting with the Australia Rail Track Corporation in relation to the Inland Rail project. It is extremely exciting that this project is getting closer to becoming a reality. It was also heartening to see that community members visited the information sessions held in the Town Hall on Monday afternoon.

Our new General Manager Danny Green started this week and he is fitting in very well. Danny brings with him a range of experience and we are very pleased to welcome him to Forbes.

At our budget meeting last week Council resolved to commit to a partnership with the Forbes Triathlon, providing $15,000 a year for the next three years towards the event, which is fantastic.

The Centroc Road Transport Technical Committee is in the process of developing a regional strategy to update crucial road links within the Centroc Council areas. This will be extremely beneficial when we are lobbying for funding.

I can’t impress enough that when our unsealed roads are closed to vehicles over 3 tonnes in wet conditions, if they are driven on your insurance is at risk if there is an accident. We are very mindful to do all we can to keep our roads open.

The Tai Chi classes Council sponsored with Cheryl Shirvington and Sandra Nicholson at the Uniting Church Hall have been very successful. The classes will continue on Tuesdays after the school holidays, with the first from 10am to 11am on July 19.

Have a great week, stay safe and God bless.

Mayor, Cr Phyllis Miller OAM

THUMBS UP

To Rotary who so generously

organised a delightful concert to start the ball rolling to raise funds for a bone density scanner for the Forbes District Hospital.

THUMBS UP

To the lovely Calarie community

and friends who held such a fun night in aid of their hall and ongoing treatment for their beautiful friend Maddie.

THUMBS DOWN

To Woolworths for taking down

overhead signs listing aisle numbers and stock. The signs were very handy for finding things, especially when in a hurry.

Bev Malicious or defamatory submissions will not be accepted.

The opinions and views or readers submitting Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down are not necessarily the views of the staff and management of the Forbes Phoenix.

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Farming Fun in Mudgee For almost 40 years, the Mudgee Small Farm Field Days has been putting people living on the land in touch with the latest information, best practices and hundreds of exhibitors. Small farms, hobby farms, tree changers and small family holdings have been a focus, as it is often these ‘new chums’ that need a ‘leg up’ in dealing with all those things that need doing on the land, be it fencing, rain water storage, choosing livestock, machinery and implements or a robot drone to go fetch the sheep.

Equestrian activities have been growing in popularity at the event, reflecting how horses are increasingly the focus of many small, rural holdings. Come to the new display areas and enjoy talks from presenters such as Mark Langley and Merje Summi-

loff who will talk about horse starting and equine psychology.

A healthy dose of retail therapy is provided, Fashion Parades run three times a day, and the Founders Pavilion is packed with gourmet treats, fashion exhibits, private schools, health and home wares to satisfy to neediest shopper.

Events this year include three times a day fashion parades, displays from craftsmen such as Roy Davi the Leura bodger and a new permanent feature, the Festival of Yesteryear, a celebration of how things were done in the good old days.

See you at the Mudgee Small Farm Field Days 15th & 16th July, for more information see www.mudgeefielddays.com.au

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SNIPPETS...

QUESTION of the week and highlight the ones that have been successful in the past 12 months.

The Chamber aims to alternate this quarterly event between a breakfast and dinner venue. If you would like to attend please RSVP to Jill-Ann on 0407 380 936 or email forbes.businesschambernsw@gmail.com.

Forbes Business Chamber AGM: The 21st July is also the date for the Forbes Business Chamber AGM at 6:00pm at the Forbes Sport and Recreation Club.

“We have a great committee but still need input and enthusiasm. Please have a think about joining the committee. There are a range of roles, some more hands on and some more advisory. So if you have great ideas or would like to see some changes but limited for time, come on board and join us,” said Stuart Thomas, President of the Forbes Business Chamber.

IMAGE: Andrew Rawsthorne, Grants Officer and guest speaker, with Jill-Ann Borger and Stuart Thomas of the Forbes Business Chamber.

Forbes Business Chamber: The very first Quarterly Networking Event held by the Forbes Business Chamber will take place on 21st July at 6:30pm at the Forbes Sport and Recreation Club with guest speaker Andrew Rawsthorne.

As Andrew is the Grants Officer at the Forbes Shire Council, this is an ideal information night for businesses interested in seeking information on grants, or if you are a business person helping a voluntary organisation seeking a grant.

Andrew will talk about his position and how he can help business members with grants application processes. He will also indicate which grants are currently open

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Forbes Widows Support Group: Our motto is: Life is precious - handle with care. We met for our monthly Luncheon last Tuesday and had a wonderful time together. Lyn Ward read our quote “Give willingly, care graciously, live a full life, love one another and be confident in who you are.” by Lynne Kooij. We welcomed our newest lady Molly Neilsen. We hope that Molly will continue to enjoy our company.

The ladies are looking forward to future activities which include attending the Orange Male Voice Choir on 31st July at the Forbes Town Hall, a planned Paper Craft Creations Afternoon on 17th August at the Forbes Services Memorial Club and our July Luncheon on 26th July. Please contact Maria on 6851 2716 for further details and/or transport.

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What do you think of the election’s inconclusive result at the moment?

Jodie Dunn: I think it’s exciting as I dislike the Coalition. The situation at the moment is giving the Coalition a run for their money.

Anita Pout: I guess either way the politicians are not going to do what they promised. Whatever the result, it is not going to change anything really.

Talesha Dunn: I voted, but I felt very confused who to vote for. I think we need a Barack Obama personality in Australia to make us all happy.

Lisa Wins A Car At FSC

The Forbes Services Club has raised the bar by giving away a Holden Barina and major prizes valued at $26, 640.

In what has been one of their biggest promotions ever, members were encouraged to buy food and drinks over a period of 17 weeks to be eligible for a weekly draw. Each Friday night two members were drawn out to go into the final draw.

A total of 52 members ended up in the draw with the top 20 receiving an envelope with a key. They were invited to unlock the doors of the Barina. The very last person was the lucky winner: Lisa White.

“I was very shocked to have won the car.

It has taken a little while to sink in.” David Fitzgerald, General Manager of the Club

said: “I am very pleased with the overall support. It has been absolutely fantastic.”

Another 29 members won $250 in cash and the remaining 32 won $100 each.

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IMAGE: Lisa White, with her grandson Jack Coleman receive the keys to her new Barina from David Fitzgerald and Pat Hodges from the Forbes Services Club.

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New GM Cares For The Community “I am very pleased to be here, people have been marvellous and the staff have been so welcoming.”

This is what Danny Green, newly appointed General Manager at the Forbes Shire Council had to say on his second day in the office on Tuesday.

Danny said he was keen to make the move to Forbes from the Gloucester Shire Council where he has been General Manager since 2012. “I see this job as a new challenge as I will be working in a bigger and better resourced environment.”

For Danny, who strongly believes in the power of the community, the most rewarding part of his role would be to achieve something for the community. “That kind of achievement gives me a good vibe, and it brings immediate results for the Council.”

That is why his immediate plans are to start meeting the staff, as well as key stakeholders in the community “to see how we can support what others do”.

With his experience at various Councils in NSW and Tasmania and qualifications, Danny brings a holistic management style to include financial and business skills, people relations and community involvement. “In

IMAGE: Danny Green, new General Manager at the Forbes Shire Council in his office.

my last few positions in a general manager role, one of my strengths has been working with people. I really enjoy it.”

With a strong background in doing volunteer work, Danny cannot stress enough the importance of supporting the community, as it is the backbone of any small town.

Looking to the future Danny sees Forbes as a very sustainable community with good education levels that will continue to grow with lots of opportunities at its doorstep, such as the inland rail project, the livestock facility and its ideal location for new devel-

opments.

When he is not in the office, Danny looks forward to spending time with his wife Kerrie walking around the lake, playing tennis and reading. Kerrie is also an avid volunteer in the community and is looking forward to getting involved in new ventures in Forbes.

They have four adult children.

Danny was appointed by unanimous decision after a comprehensive recruitment process. “We are very lucky to have appointed someone as experienced and well qualified as Danny,” said Mayor Phyllis Miller.

FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD 1PM THURSDAY 21ST JULY PUBLIC WELCOME NOTIFICATION OF ROADWORKS NEWELL HIGHWAY 31KM SOUTH OF FORBES Council will be undertaking roadworks 31km south of Forbes on Newell Highway for an extended period. The site will be a 40km/hr worksite during work hours with traffic control in place for the duration of the work. Vehicles travelling through the works can expect minor delays.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED LEASE OF PORTION OF ROAD In accordance with Section 154 of the Roads Act 1993 Council gives notice of its intention to grant a new lease to the owner of Lot 1 Sect 64 DP758418, Forbes for a section of the adjoining portion of road, known as Clear Street. Submissions addressed to the General Manager concerning the proposed new lease will be received until 5pm Friday 22 July 2016.

For further information contact Council’s Senior Administration Officer, Kylie Grayson, on 6850 2305.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED LEASE OF PORTION OF UNFORMED ROAD In accordance with Section 154 of the Roads Act 1993 Council gives notice of its intention to grant a new lease to the owner of Lot 1359 DP750158, Forbes for the adjoining portion of unformed road, known as Berkshire Lane. Submissions addressed to the General Manager concerning the proposed new lease will be received until 5pm Friday 8th July 2016.

For further information contact Council’s Senior Administration Officer, Kylie Grayson, on 6850 2305.

ORANGE MALE VOICE CHOIR 90TH ANNIVERSARY REGIONAL TOUR CONCERT At 3pm on Sunday, July 31 at Forbes Town Hall, Harold Street. Tickets $5 each with all proceeds going to the Forbes Widows Support Group. Contact Forbes Shire Council on 6850 2300 for more information.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Provision of Hay Feeding at the Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange Expressions of Interest are invited for the above project; the scope of works includes supply of hay and feed stock at any time as required. The contract will be for 3 years and the successful party must be able to commence 11 August 2016. Expressions of interest, addressed to the General Manager, are to be lodged by 4.00pm Thursday 14 July 2016. For further information contact Council’s Saleyards Supervisor, Cassi Walmsley, on 0417 803 577 or refer to Council’s website www.forbes.nsw.gov.au for the EOI documentation. Canvassing of any of Council’s staff or councillors will disqualify interested parties from this process. The lowest or any EOI will not necessarily be accepted.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Design Brief for Forbes Netball Courts - Upgrade and Renewal Expressions of Interest are invited for the above project; the scope of works includes production of a detailed design brief including specifications and a construction cost estimate. Expressions of interest, addressed to the General Manager, are to be lodged by 4.00pm Thursday 21 July 2016. For further information contact Council’s Manager Technical Services, David Tinlin, on 6850 2874 or refer to Council’s website www.forbes.nsw.gov.au for the EOI documentation. Canvassing of any of Council’s staff or councillors will disqualify interested parties from this process. The lowest or any EOI will not necessarily be accepted.

SAFER DRIVERS COURSE FOR LEARNER DRIVERS At 10am on July 11, Forbes Shire Council in conjunction with Orange PCYC, is conducting a Safer Drivers Course for Learner Drivers at the Jemalong Regional Education Centre.

To be eligible to register you must have your learner driver’s licence, already completed 50 hours of on-road driving experience and be available for the entire duration of the course.

Bookings are required for the course and can be made by calling 6360 2249 or emailing orangesdc@pcycnsw.org.au.

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.

Forbes Shire Council 2 Court Street, Forbes P: (02) 6850 2300 F: (02) 6850 2399 Email: forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au • Website: www.forbes.nsw.gov.au

All submissions to Council should be sent to: General Manager, Forbes Shire Council, PO Box 333 Forbes NSW 2871 After Hours Emergency Number: 1300 978 633

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Aboriginal Web Resource Turns One This NAIDOC Week The Aboriginal web resource of the NSW Cancer Council is celebrating its first birthday.

Launched during NAIDOC Week 2015, the site is designed for Aboriginal people affected by cancer, their community and carers, and health professionals to access information and resources.

“A year after going live, trends for what type of content visitors find most useful have become apparent,” said Annemaree Binger, Regional Manager Cancer Council NSW Western Region.

“Aboriginal people told us that they wanted stories about Aboriginal people’s experiences with cancer, particularly stories about people who have survived cancer.”

These stories are popular, as well as stories from the community. One story called Robin Payne’s journey was a particular favourite.

Practical pages, such as accommodation

information for patients and carers, were also popular, as were research results, according to Annemaree.

Cancer is the second most common cause of death for Aboriginal people, who are 60% more likely to die from cancer than non-Aboriginal people.

Committed to reducing these inequalities, Cancer Council NSW investigated the reason behind the increased death rate and assessed the cancer experiences of Aboriginal people in NSW through the Aboriginal Patterns of Cancer Care project (APOCC). Insights from the project have informed the content and structure of the website.

Honorary Professor Dianne O’Connell, lead researcher on the project at Cancer Council NSW, says that the APOCC project has provided Cancer Council NSW with a detailed understanding of the gaps in cancer care for Aboriginal people, in-

cluding the barriers that are likely to prevent access to appropriate and timely cancer care.

“The information on our website for the Aboriginal community is designed to target the gaps identified by the research in clear and culturally appropriate formats.”

Visit Cancer Council NSW’s website for Aboriginal people at: http://www.cancercouncil.com.au/aboriginalcancer/

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Record Prices Recorded In Livestock Markets

Rain rain and more rain. Well yet another exiting month in the livestock markets with some record prices being experienced.

The month of June has seen some more significant rises in both sheep and cattle markets and this has all came down to the supply and demand factor.

On the sheep and lamb front we are seeing dwindling supply and drastic decreases in quality which, in turn, is seeing the prime condition livestock attract premium prices.

This week we have seen the first of the new season 2nd X suckers enter the market and attract strong competition and receiving up to $160 or $6.50 to $6.80c/kg. We are still seeing very strong prices and competition in the heavy domestic and export categories with prices still in the mid to late 600c/kg mark.

We are starting to see secondary lambs get discounted and I believe this will become more apparent over the next month. The mutton market over the last month has firmed to sit around the 400c/kg mark and should stay at these prices for the coming weeks.

On the cattle front we are seeing a record high Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) sitting currently at $6.59c/kg. How strong can it get? Your guess is as good as mine.

Over the last month we have seen some very good grain fed cattle enter the market and return some massive prices up to $3.50c/kg and head returns of up to $2200. Feeder and restocker cattle are reaching new levels again with restocking steers up to $4.10c/kg and heavy feeder steers up to $3.75.

The cow market has been very sporadic with prices easing this week. The best of our cows made up to $2.60c/kg back from $2.80c/ kg the week prior.

The next month will be an exciting one for all produces, agents and processors trying to juggle these markets.

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RURAL ROUNDUP Wet Weather Affects Stock Grazing

Jemalong Wool Pty Ltd Weekly Market Update Week ending: 30 June 2016 It was a strong finish to the 2015/16 season with the NRI gaining 14 cents to close at 1,317 the second highest season closing level on record.

Although all 3 centres were in operation it was another small sale of 28,866 bales making it the smallest 3-centre sale since August. It was a similar pattern to last week with the overall market spurred on by strong support in the medium/ broader micron ranges, while the finer microns results lagged their broader counterparts, firming by a more modest 5 to 10 cents clean.

Merino Skirtings maintained good competition and firmed slightly. Merino Cardings also held firm for the week. Crossbreds had mixed results; recent support for the finer microns (25/26) persisted this week while the broader microns lost ground.

Two more auctions remain before the annual three week recess; next week is estimated at 38,265 bales.

With all the wet weather stock grazing on winter forage crops may not be currently performing to their potential. Symptoms may include scouring, increased respiration, agitation, nasal and ocular discharge and lameness.

There is often a poor balance of the nutrients stock required to ensure their digestive and metabolic systems function properly. This results in poor feed utilisation (wasted feed), poor growth and weight gain potential.

Supplementation of stock with Grazemax Ultra loose mix has shown significant weight gain advantages and up to 65% less feed consumed per kilo of weight gain. Crop nitrogen requirements should also be closely assessed to meet potential crop demands.

Many factors will influence crop requirements such as paddock history, sowing nutrition, grazing, target yield and weed presume to name a few. Ground-spread topdressing opportunities are a little difficult at the moment so it’s best to be prepared. Speak to a local agronomist to help with topdressing considerations.

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OUR Bloke Ned Hamilton How long have you lived in Forbes? I have been living in and out of Forbes for the past 14 years.

Where do you work? Ian Simpson & Co. What do you enjoy most about your job? I love keeping in touch with agriculture and rural regions. I also enjoy it being a peoples job and not riddled with bureaucracy.

What do you do in your spare time?

The aviation industry is a big favourite of mine. I find flying a great release and take every opportunity I get to add to my 700 hours I have on my current Cessna plane.

How do you like your coffee? Flat white in a cup, not too hot and lots of it.

What makes your day? Positive people whose glass is half full. On a professional level seeing a buyer and seller both happy with the outcome.

If you could go on holiday anywhere in the world where would you go? Me, my airplane and anyone who wants to come to central Australia. You see what an amazing country we live in from up there: Lake Eyre, Uluru and the intricate inland river system are my favourites.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF FORBES "BEING COMMITTED TO FOLLOWING CHRIST" Services at St John’s Anglican Church Friday 8th July 10.00am Holy Communion Preacher Fr Peter King Sunday 10th July 7.30am Holy Communion Preacher Fr Peter King Sunday 10th July 9.30am Family Service Preacher Mrs Joy Brown Parish Office: Open 9am to 1pm Monday, Tuesday & Thursday. Closed Public Holidays Phone: 6851 1544 Rectory: 6851 1313

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Inland Medical Centre Forbes NOTICE OF AGM The Annual General Meeting of the Forbes Community Men Shed will be held at The Shed on Wednesday 13th July 2016 at 11am.

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WEALTH Train Hello Forbes, My name is Daniel McGregor and I’m delighted to be on board with The Phoenix providing a few regular words about matters regarding wealth. Together with my wife Julia, we run a business called Wealth Train which is based in Orange and we conduct small group workshops throughout the Central West to help people take control of their financial futures. Having been a financial planner for more than a decade, I’ve seen the conflicts of interest that exist in the industry and you’ve no doubt seen plenty of financial planning scandals in the news that have cost people a fortune. So at Wealth Train, we are empowering people with the right information to make their own decisions because we believe the best person to make decisions about your money is you.

If you’re like most people, then money is something you don’t like thinking about and don’t like talking about. But with the right information and strategies you can put in place simple processes to make your money work hard for you and create wealth for your future. Your future self will thank you!

Each month we’ll help identify some of the key wealth issues that people face in their lives because the statistics show that a staggering 86% of employees report experiencing at least some degree of financial stress, regarding perceived lack of control over their finances and low confidence in reaching their future financial goals.

No one cares about your financial future as much as you, so make the choice to take control of yours because the best way to predict your future is to create it.

Cheers, Daniel

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WHAT’S On

9-17 Jul

9 Jul 10 Jul 13 Jul

Well known local man, Neville Morrison, celebrated his 80th Birthday at the Forbes Sport and Recreation Club last Saturday. From the left are four generations of the Morrison family with Jarrod, his father Peter holding his son Fletcher and Neville.

13 Jul & 20 Jul 14 Jul 15 Jul 16 Jul

19 Jul 19 Jul 21 Jul 23 Jul Benjamin Glasheen and Campbell Woolnough of Red Bend Catholic College are in camp this week with the NSW Country Catholic Schools Development team.

They played Manly on Monday, St George Illawarra on Wednesday and Penrith yesterday.

23 Jul

23 Jul

26 Jul

30 Jul

Ian and Tammie Simpson and daughter Ava with their brand new baby Harry Alexander Simpson born on 23rd June. (Photo credit: Anita Redfern)

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13 Aug 28 Oct

Benny the Clown and his Gorilla friend had the kids in stitches at the Monster Truck Show.

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Forbes Eisteddfod (Dance) at the Forbes High School, Wyndham Ave. Cost: Single Session: Adults $3; children (5 – 12 years)/pensioners $2; Season Badge: Adults $20; children (5 – 12 years)/pensioners $10; competitors entry free. Contact Helen Hurley on 6851 1334 Old Time New Vogue Dance at the Forbes Town Hall at 7pm, cost $10. Music

by Phil Redenbach. Please bring a plate for supper. Contact Elvy Quirk on 6852 2919.

Forbes Country Music Muster at the Forbes Services Memorial Club at 1pm.

Cost: $5 adults; children free.

Forbes Community Men’s Shed AGM at The Shed, Forbes Showground at 11am.

The fourth and last Bavarian Crocheting Workshops at the Forbes Handicraft Centre, Lachlan St from 11am to 1pm. Cost $5 per person per workshop.

Please bring your own supplies, some assorted colours in 8-ply wool and a crochet size 4.5 or 5.0. Contact Kathy Bray on 0448 453 776.

Forbes Rodeo Inc. AGM at Forbes Services Memorial Club at 7pm.

Forbes Magpies Brain Strain Trivia Night at the Forbes Sport & Recreation Club. Tickets on sale at the club. Allocate a team and get a group together for a fun night.

Market Day at Handicraft Centre, Lachlan Street from 9am. Items for sale include jams, preserves, home grown fruit and vegetables, plants, handmade clothing items, woodwork and other handicrafts. Contact Kathy Bray on 0448 453 776.

Forbes & District Foster Families Support Group at the Forbes Youth & Community Centre from 10am – 12pm. For all foster and kinship carers in the local area. Children welcome. Morning tea will be provided. Contact 0428 738 172.

Forbes Show Committee meeting at the Vandenberg Hotel at 7:30pm.

Forbes Business Chamber AGM at the Forbes Sport & Recreation Club at 6pm. The meeting will be followed by a presentation by Forbes Shire Council’s Grants Officer, Andrew Rawsthorne.

Open Day at Ian Simpson & Co, 88A Lachlan St, starting at 10.00 am. Sausage sizzle and face painting.

Forbes Farmers Markets at Victoria Park from 8am to 12pm. The markets aim to promote healthy eating, local produce and a great social, community environment. For more information contact Rachel Wythes 0407 020 988 or Melissa Ross 0451 514 881 or forbesfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Forbes Eisteddfod Grand Concert at the Forbes Town Hall, Harold Street at 7pm to conclude the 2016 Forbes Eisteddfod. Cost: adults $3, children (5 – 12 years)/pensioners $2, competitors entry free. For more information contact Helen Hurley, President on 6851 1334 or go to www.forbeseisteddfod.com.au.

Forbes Widows Support Group Luncheon at the Forbes Services Memorial Club at 12pm. Open to any widow or lady who feels housebound and would like to meet new people and enjoy companionship. Contact Maria 6851 2716 for further details and/or transport.

National Tree Day: Family Day at the Central West Livestock Exchange, Back Yamma Road from 10am to 1pm. The day include planting and educational activities and learning about wildlife corridors, native animal habitat and threatened species. BBQ lunch provided. Bring your own hat, sunscreen, sturdy covered shoes and water in a reusable bottle. To RSVP visit http://treeday. planetark.org/site/10011628, or contact Marg Applebee on 6862 4914.

JRV Christmas in July at the Jemalong Residential Village from 6:30pm. Get a group together to make up your table. Contact Ann Mackay 6852 2145, Colleen Dean 6852 1597 or JRV Office 6853 9200.

Forbes Magpies Rugby League at Spooner Oval. Home game against Nyngan.

Central West Bird Club (Forbes) Annual Bird Sale at Indoor Sports Centre from 10am. Bird entry - all birds $1 per bird; entry fee $2 gold coin donation.

No pigeons or poultry. All enquiries and bookings contact Sharon 0406512851.

SAVE THE DATE: The Boscars Awards will be proceeding again in 2016, and the Gala Dinner will be held on Friday 28th October at The Forbes Inn. This year will be the first year that the Awards will be aligned with the NSW State Business Awards and local winners will go on to the Orana Business Awards and if successful then onto the State awards.

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News On Rankin Takes Over From Nocks

IMAGE: Michael McCormack celebrates the election victory on Saturday night with daughter Georgina, wife Catherine and sons Alexander and Nicholas, along with National Party supporters and volunteers.

McCormack Wins A Third Term For Riverina And Central West

The Nationals’ Federal Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack, has thanked the people of the Riverina and Central West for endorsing him to serve as their representative in Canberra for a third term.

“I am humbled the people of the Riverina have placed their trust in me once more to be their strong advocate in Canberra,” Mr McCormack said.

“With the Riverina’s new boundaries, many people in the electorate have put their faith in me for the first time to deliver for them as their Federal Member.

“I am delighted with the result in Riverina and I will continue to be a strong advocate for the region in the next Parliament.”

Mr McCormack also paid tribute to the hard-working volunteers who worked on his successful campaign, as well as the other candidates who stood for Riverina for a hard-fought and respectful contest.

“I want to thank my volunteers who gave up countless hours of their time to stand out in the cold helping me at polling booths, both at pre-poll and on election day,” Mr McCormack said.

“The other candidates in the race for Riverina have generated a genuine contest of

ideas during the eight-week election campaign and our communities are stronger for having such passionate people wanting to represent them.”

While it will still be a number of days before the nationwide result is finalised, Mr McCormack said earlier this week, the election had delivered a resounding result for The Nationals elsewhere in the country.

“Though Capricornia and Flynn in Queensland are still too close to call, the people of regional Australia have overwhelmingly endorsed The Nationals as the party to represent the needs and interests of their communities,” Mr McCormack said.

“I want to congratulate the Deputy Prime Minister, Barnaby Joyce, on a toughly fought and successful campaign in New England, as well as Damian Drum in Murray, who pulled off a spirited victory in a tight three-cornered contest.”

The MP was in Forbes during the election campaign to announce funding for the Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre as part of the Safer Streets program. Two closed-circuit television cameras will be installed at the centre at a cost of $13,600.

The team at News on Rankin are looking forward to be offering the same great, friendly service shoppers have enjoyed from long serving local newsagents Ken and Margaret Nock.

Following an announcement last week that the Nock’s would be closing their Lachlan Street store, the News on Rankin team will continue to service the distribution areas of South Forbes as well as their current North Forbes territory.

“We’re excited to be welcoming Kerry Stephenson, who has delivered the papers for the Nocks for close to a decade, to our team,” said Gabe McMillan, News on Rankin owner. “Kerry will be continuing the service to all South Forbes residents and sub agents.”

The team at News on Rankin are working hard to ensure a smooth transition for all customers as they embark on a new chapter for the Rankin Street business, as well as ensuring services continue as usual for the Forbes community.

“I would love to take this opportunity to thank Ken and Margaret for their contribution to our industry over the past 30 years as well as their commitment to the business community of Forbes for this time,” Gabe said. “It’s been an absolute pleasure to be dealing over the years both as a customer as well as business associate.”

“Ken and Margaret have offered a wonderful service to their clients for a long time and I want to ensure that with my team we continue to offer excellent customer service,” said Gabe. “I encourage anyone with queries to contact myself or one of my team and we will be more than happy to answer any questions for customers.”

IMAGE: Nocks Newsagency closed its doors after 30 years in the business.

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Entries close 5pm, Tuesday 12th July IMAGE: Darcie Morrison (right) with her fellow NSW team mates at the airport on Sunday on their way to meet up with the rest of the Australian University Rugby 7s team in Brisbane.

Darcie Ready To Take On The World For the past 18 months Darcie Morrison has been learning the rules and skills necessary to be competitive in the sport of Rugby 7’s.

Her selection in the Australian University team is testament to her dedication and willingness to learn considering her extremely short time in the sport.

The Australian team is currently in Swansea in Great Britain to contest the 7th World University Championship.

The Championships are part of the sporting events of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) that are hosted every even-numbered year, alternating with the Summer and Winter Universiade.

Competitions are played in more than 50 sports.

Rugby Sevens entered the programme of the FISU World University Championships in 2004 and has been increasing in popularity ever since with the 7th edition

being hosted at the Swansea University International Sports Village. The first year nine countries took part, and this year 20 teams from 15 countries will be competing.

The two Australian teams flew from Brisbane last Sunday for the first leg to Singapore, continuing on to London, followed by a four hours bus trip to Swansea. Darcie met up with the NSW members in Sydney who then made their way to Brisbane.

Both teams will have the opportunity to train together for two days prior to the competition.

The Australian Women’s team will play in Pool B which will see them up against Canada, China, Spain and Portugal. The Men will take on Great Britain, Namibia, Italy and the Czech Republic in Pool A. The teams will play two games each day and their place in the finals on the 9th will be dependant on their results.

Other nations competing include Argen-

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tina, France, Kenya, Japan, Malaysia and New Zealand.

On departure, Darcie had mixed emotions of excitement, anxiety and nerves but was proud to be wearing the Green and Gold and having the chance to compete for her country. “I couldn’t wait to try on my kit when it arrived and can’t wait to see the playing gear,” she said. “This is my biggest achievement in sport and I hope I can play well and do my best without making any mistakes.”

Darcie was given this opportunity through the Australian Institute of Sport Sports Draft program and identification and selection by the New South Wales Rugby 7’s Development program.

By Anita Morrison

State’s Top Junior Squash Players In Action The Forbes and Parkes Squash Clubs are making history this weekend by hosting the first ever NSW Junior State Age Squash Championships to be held in a regional centre.

To make the event even more spectacular, it will be one of only two gold ranked events to be held in the state this year, which means top players from NSW and Australia will be competing because of the ranking points on offer. The NSW team will also be announced at the completion of the three days to represent the state in the

team event at the National Junior Championships in Thornleigh in September.

Forbes’ Regan Acret, playing in the under 17 division is expected to be contesting for state selection. Other Forbes players taking part are Blair Thomas and Brodie Acret (under 15’s) and William Wallace (under 13’s).

About 100 players will be in action coming from all over NSW, the rest of Australia and even New Zealand and Oceania. They will be competing in divisions from under 11 through to under 19 for both girls and

boys. Local players include 12 from Parkes and four from Forbes.

The Parkes and Forbes Clubs have had some fantastic local support, with Parkes Services Club going above and beyond to make the event a success and ensure the facilities are top class. All four courts in Parkes have been renovated in the past six months, with a complete renewal of front walls, floors sanded and paint throughout the entire centre. Western Road Liners are offering a bus services between the two centres for the tournament.