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Maggi Barnard

Maggi Barnard has been with the Parkes Phoenix since it was established in March 2016 and loves writing about her community.

Rural Round Up

March 3, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

Need a durable, strong vehicle that will never let you down no matter the terrain? The Colorado 7LT is the ideal car for those that love the rural lifestyle. Available at Broderick Motors Holden, who have been servicing Parkes for over 60 years, this car can be yours for only $44,990 drive away. Plus with the imminent release of 25 exciting models to add to the fantastic range, the team at Holden are more committed than ever to offer fantastic finance and insurance packages to suit all needs. With factory trained technicians with a combined 70 years industry experience, Holden has everything you need under one roof!

Now you’ve got your transport, why not drive over and chat to other workers within the agricultural industry? Landmark Langlands Hanlon is a family owned and operated stock and station agency. The friendly team comprises of Principals Geoff and Renee Rice, Matt Coady, Greg Miller, Cooper Byrnes, Gaye Lees and Margaret Porter. Staff make sure they attend livestock sales twice weekly at the Forbes CWLE as well as Auctions Plus, over the hook and private sales. They also sell rural and residential real estate and conduct clearing and household sales. Geoff and Renee have recently decided to expand into the Central Tablelands Real Estate market and are able to buy and sell livestock out of CTLX. If you’d like to find out more about what the team can do for you, call into the office at 242
Clarinda street or visit the website at www.langlandshanlon.com.au

Want Quality? See Sincock
Sincock LVM is an established Case IH dealership servicing the Condobolin and Parkes districts. The dealership principals, David John ‘DJ’ Sincock, Garry Hopper and Darryl Henley (also known as Dags) all have extensive and varied experience in the agricultural sector.

DJ started his apprenticeship at the age of 17 and later moved to a Service Technician position at a New Holland Dealership. Nowadays, his business is one of the largest header repairs in NSW. Garry, the visionary, has a background in the agricultural and finance industries with varied interests throughout. Darryl Henley grew up on the land and ran his own farming enterprise in the Ungarie district before selling the farm and beginning his career with Case IH. The Sincock service team are equipped with state of the art Iveco service trucks that can provide repairs and maintenance in both the paddock and the workshop (and save you time and money). There is also an experienced staff of Spare Part Interpreters who are happy to assist with your requirements and are even on call after hours for unexpected breakdowns. For more information head over to 138-144 Clarinda Street.

 

Ostini Wool Pty Ltd Weekly Market Update Week ending: 25 February 2016
The largest sale in five weeks saw just under 47,000 bales offered. The larger offering coupled with a stronger exchange rate resulted in a 10-20 cent reduction for most MPG’s on Wednesday, although the better spec types
were less affected and continued to find favour with buyers.

Thursday’s results were less clear; Melbourne and Fremantle continued to trend lower across all microns whilst
Sydney was only a few cents cheaper. Support for the better types in Sydney’s “superfinesale” contributed to the superior result in the northern region. Merino Skirtings recorded minimal movement, with most movements being
in the higher vm types which adjusted their prices lower while best length/low VM were barely affected.

Crossbreds fell 10 to 15 cents with the few 25-micron types the only bright spot for the sale. Merino Cardings tracked sideways for the week, closing at similar prices to last sale. 42,631 bales are currently forecast for next week in Sydney, Melbourne and Fremantle.

Barbecuing For Queensland’s Farmers

March 3, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

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Manager of Westpac, Dean Messiter and his team have been showing off their cooking skills this week in a bid to help some of Queensland’s worst affected drought areas.

The staff set up a barbecue outside their building on Clarinda Street and fed hungry passers-by to assist the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners in their quest to deliver much needed feed to farmers in Queensland. “People have been very generous, one man bought a sausage sandwich and paid $100!” said Katie, who works at the bank.

“In total we’ve managed to raise $610 from one day of barbecuing so we’re looking at doing something bigger next time to raise even more” said Dean, whose brother, Andrew, is one of the runners, “Andrew is really excited to be part of the hay run this year, it’s his first time and he just wants to give back to the farmers that have helped our country.

He’d like to give a big shout out to Brendan Farrell, the organiser of the run, who donates his time and own money to the organisation.” The Burrumbuttock Hay Runners have completed 10 successful runs, managing to deliver 5,000 bales during their last round, and are hoping to make this an eleventh. If you’d like to donate to this cause, the Rotary Club of Sydney handle all monetary donations and their details are as follows; BSB: 062 438, ACC: 10211156, description: Drought Appeal, as the runners are not an organisation, just a bunch of blokes trying to help out fellow Aussies.

John Bids Fond Farewell to Parkes

March 3, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

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Member for Calare John Cobb has paid tribute to Parkes after announcing his retirement from politics last Saturday. Mr Cobb, aged 66, was first elected into the federal parliament in 2001 and due to boundary changes, the shires of Forbes and Parkes have been the only two shires to remain in his electorate for his entire time as member for Calare.

Ironically, this changed on February 25th when the new federal electorate boundaries of NSW were updated, with
Forbes and Parkes now being a part of the Riverina electorate. Mr Cobb will continue to represent Forbes and Parkes until he officially retires three weeks before the election, which is yet to be announced. He said he would be sad to leave the representation of Forbes and Parkes, as they have been with him throughout his career. “Forbes and Parkes
have been absolutely phenomenal. I look them as my security blanket in politics, the place that I know I will hear what I need to hear, without fear or favour.”

In his 15 years overseeing Calare, Mr Cobb said a personal highlight was the way the Coalition dealt with the 10-year drought throughout the start of the 2000s. “In 2007 I got John Howard [then Prime Minister] and John Anderson [then Deputy Prime Minister] to a station just west of Forbes,” he said; “There was a big gathering there and Mr Howard was in high demand and I remember saying to him, ‘there’s a couple here who want to talk to you, John, about family and the mental side of drought. They lost a son and they lost a neighbour’ and he said, ‘absolutely’ and I took him away and introduced them to him and I can still see him walking under a tree with them, with his arm around both of them, and he gave them 15 minutes. That’s a long time for a Prime Minister, and after that he introduced a mental health package for drought affected farmers.”

Mr Cobb was also happy with the aged care infrastructure he has been able to bring and hopes to see a new dam in the Central West built before he retires. “It has been an incredible opportunity and I’d like to thank Calare for their generosity, hospitality and patience, my family for their support and my National party colleagues for their hard work.” If it is a big thing to enter the Australian Federal Parliament, it is also a big thing to leave it and we wish
John all the best with the future.

Mayoral Notes

March 3, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

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Congratulations to Cheryl and the team on the first edition of the Parkes Phoenix. The Parkes Shire is a thriving regional centre with a plethora of major infrastructure developments and boasts a positive and innovative community. New water and sewage treatment facilities are currently under development with a total combined cost of $70M.

Council has been planning for these major infrastructure projects for over 20 years, with the existing facilities now reaching the end of their capacity. John Holland Group have been engaged to deliver both projects. These projects will ensure safe, secure and robust water and sewage systems to service the growth of the community.

The terminal upgrade of the Parkes Airport is progressing well, with construction due to complete in June this year. The new Parkes Hospital which opened in November 2015, stands as a first class medical facility which will service the needs of the Parkes Shire community into the future.

The old hospital site has now been acquired by Council and will be developed into a residential sub-division with the old community health building earmarked for re-development. The annual National Local Government Touch Carnival was held on 27th February with over 300 Local Government employees from across Australia converging for a weekend of fun, fitness and comradery.

We look forward to celebrating 25 years of the event in 2017. Other future milestones in the Parkes Shire calendar include the 30th Anniversary of the Trundle Bush Tucker Day in September and the 25th Anniversary of the
Parkes Elvis Festival in January 2017. This Easter weekend don’t forget to don the green and head to the Tullamore Irish Festival for a weekend filled with Irish music, dancing and fun, featuring international headline act, Damien Leith.

Yours Faithfully,
Cr Ken Keith OAM
Mayor of Parkes Shire

House of the Week

March 3, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

What A Lifestyle!

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Covering approximately 10 acres nestled on the edge of town, this tucked away retreat is situated in one of the most sought after and fastest growing locations. The generously sized home features four stunning bedrooms sure to leave you speechless as you take a tour around the grounds.

One feature of the property bound to impress is the master bedroom complete with large en-suite and walk-in wardrobe, a fashionistas dream! The open plan living room leads onto a modern kitchen with a breakfast bar and, most importantly, wine storage. Other features include a 3-way main bathroom and separate family or rumpus room
ideal for the kids.

Outdoors, why not relax on the timber decking before taking a dip in the in-ground salt pool complete with ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning? Even though all these luxuries are at your fingertips, it’s important to also have the basics which is why the property also has a double colourbond shed with a double carport for added security, a dam and tank water.

Current tenants are in lease until March 2016 when this beautiful house could be yours! If you’d like to book an inspection, please call the team at Century 21 today on 6862 5832.

A Pledge to Patients in Parkes

March 3, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

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Last Wednesday staff at Parkes Hospital gathered together to sign a special Patient Pledge and share a barbecue. The pledge is aimed to sooth patients’ fears and empower them with the knowledge of what to expect from care provided at the hospital.

Parkes Health Service General Manager, Liz Mitchell, said staff have been invited to sign the pledge to show their commitment to providing care to patients in a respectful, caring and timely way. “Our patients need to be at the very heart of everything that we do and every decision that we make,” she said; “the pledge sets expectations of our staff behaviour and demonstrates our commitment to patient centred care.”

Beth Masling, Manager of Living Well Together and Corporate Leadership, who was also present at the signing said; “For us it’s exciting to showcase care we’re proud to provide and demonstrate our vow of care to the public.” The signing is part of a broader strategy for the Health District called ‘living well together’. Western NSW LHD Chief Executive, Scott McLachlan, said that the living well together strategy aims to engage staff to achieve excellent patient care and improve the patient experience.

“The pledge will confirm to patients that their caregiver is committed to taking wonderful care of them which helps
reduce their anxiety. Their family is also comforted to know that their loved ones are in good hands” he said, “From our staff perspective, signing the pledge sets the standard of care that is expected of themalways.

It demonstrates the difference that making a commitment like this makes in the work that they do every day.” Patients will have access to the pledge at their bedside and are encouraged to speak to the person in charge of the unit if they are concerned about their care.

Our Bloke – Michael Oakley

March 3, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

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Michael Oakley

Hi Michael, thanks for being the first Our Bloke! No worries at all.

How long have you lived in or around Parkes? For approximately 10 months.

So you’re a newbie! Where do you work? I took up the position with SCU as Branch Manager, moving from Sydney where I had worked with CBA in management for 13 years.

What do you love most about working at SCU? I love meeting the people, interaction with our members and being able to provide real solutions to any problems our members may have.

How do you like to start your day? I head out for a 40-50 minute walk each morning.

What do you do in your spare time? I am heavily involved with the local Rugby League Club, the Spacemen, and have taken the role of Treasurer.

How do you like your coffee? Black.

What makes your day? Being able to make a difference.

Snippets…

March 3, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

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Iluvlocal Launches In Forbes: On Tuesday the Forbes Phoenix gave a presentation on a brand new app due to launch across the Central West. Cheryl Newsom, publisher of the Phoenix, delivered the presentation and spoke of understanding change and the opportunity it presents, “changes are impacting on our businesses, the world has gone online. With this app you can instantly share deals, competitions or coupons to your client base, or as a consumer you can know what your favourite restaurant or shop has on special that day.” iluvlocal representative, Roselea
Buttigieg said; “This is a new and improved way for businesses to reach their customers and we’re looking forward to helping them expand their customer base through app technology.”

Got A Bike In Your Shed? Sunday, 13th March is the day to dust off the cobwebs from your bikes and join a group of cyclists at the East Street end of the Pak Park cycle path. Whether you’re riding a trike, a flash mountain bike or a penny farthing, enjoy the 2km route with experienced riders who can help with your seat height and tyres. The event begins at 8am and will even include a mechanic to fix any minor repairs! For more information ring Peter on
0448 166 016.

Field Day Fun: Next Friday, 11th March, local businesses will exhibit their products and services at a field day held at Parkes Racecourse from 10am onwards. Ideal for those with agricultural or gardening interests, come and view tractors, sprayers, seed and super bins, motorcycles and more! Entry to the day is free and you could win some great prizes.

Students Help Clean Up School! Students at Parkes Public School are participating in a tidy up of the school ground today as part of the ‘Clean up Australia Day Schools’ initiative. The school has been given packs which include gloves and rubbish bags and will present a great opportunity to teach students why it’s so important to look out for rubbish and clean up after themselves.

Circus Location Change: Australia’s largest animal circus has arrived in Parkes but has moved location! The new location of the circus, which will run until Sunday 6th March, is at Pioneer Oval, Alexandra Street. This family run circus is a must for lovers of our furry friends and includes mischievous monkeys, African lions and miniature trick ponies!

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Tune Into Telstra

March 3, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

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Bring yourself into the modern age with some great new offers from Telstra. The Telstra Platinum service is a 24/7 service that provides in-store tech help and dedicated phone assistance.

The service subscription is currently discounted to just $12 per month for 24 months, and it is normally $15 per month so is well worth snapping up. The service doesn’t only offer support, but also training for the latest apps, social media and device understanding.

Foxtel is also offering new Telstra customers the first three months’ subscription free! It includes access to all channels and no setup costs or locked in contracts. With such good offers available, it’s impossible to resist what this technology has to offer.

Come down to Telstra Parkes at 290 Clarinda Street and sign up today or call the friendly team on 6862 6200.

Question of the Week?

March 3, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

How are you coping with the heat?

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Matt Stonestreet – “By using our personal cooling products, ‘coolsnakes’ – which can be frozen and wrapped around your neck”

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Keigan Blackstock – “Working inside in the air conditioning and a having a nice cold beer in the arvo.”

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TJ Williams – “Working inside in the air conditioning and then going home into the air conditioning haha.”

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