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March 21, 2025 By Roxane Manley

The new faces of the 2025 Parkes Picnic Races.

Parkes Picnic Races: Introducing the 2025 Parkes Picnic Races Committee:

President Tim Keith, Vice Presidents Ann Olson and Ian Brown, Secretary Tricia Trim, Treasurer Robyn Hawke, Executive Members Christine Somers, Stafford Or­ange, Mark Olson, Kelly Spedding, Kath­ryn Blackstock, Fiona Glasheen, Sommer Bishop, Elissa Amor, Gai Smith. Absent from photo, Tiffany Steel, Ian Brown.

Forbes Shire Council: We need your help to choose a name for the new Spooner Oval Grandstand, expected to be complet­ed by September 2025. Jump onto the link below to add your suggestions, photos or comments to the idea board. You can also vote on other suggestions. https://yoursay.forbes.nsw.gov.au/spooner-oval-grand­stand-naming

Cancer Council NSW: Could you host a morning tea to support Aussies with can­cer? Register now to host and event and you’ll receive a free host kit to help make your morning tea amazing. Your host kit comes packed full of goodies including: beautiful decorations, games and activi­ties, and a delicious recipe to try. You can register today and join the fun: www.big­gestmorningtea.com.au

NSW Farmers: NSW Farmers is proud to join rural leaders in launching a new appeal for immediate action to address the mental health crisis in Australian agriculture. We are calling on the Australian Government to invest in $50 million over five years to address the rural mental health crisis. View our statement: https://bit.ly/4iyLqeP Read more about the coalition: https://bit.ly/43P22KQ If you or anyone you know, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or access other services for mental health support at https://nff.org.au/mental-health-resources/

Parkes Shire Council: Only two weeks left to share your thoughts on the Draft Parkes Airport Masterplan! We want to hear from you, so check out the plan and let us know what you think. Your feedback matters! Submit your comments by 5pm on Tues­day, 1 April 2025. Together, we can shape the future. Find out more at: bit.ly/3QJDdrY

CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes: Time is running out to enter the 2025 Cathol­icCare Wilcannia-Forbes Aboriginal Art Competition. The competition offers a total prize pool of $4,000 to encourage emerg­ing Aboriginal artists to create and share meaningful artwork that shows the rich Aboriginal culture and artistry in our dio­cese. Paintings are invited from people 15 years and over. Entries close on Monday, 31 March. For more details: https://tinyurl.com/mrck53an

There is just two weeks left to enter the CCWF Aboriginal Art Competition.

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