Get the boots out because it’s that time of the year again! Calling all men, women, and juniors: training has started early for the 2025 season. It’s the pre-season for the pre-season, 6:30pm at Spicer Oval.
Parkes Marist Junior Rugby League
Coaching positions for 2025 are open and ready for you. There is loads of support available from the committee, club and an online program to help set up your sessions and teach the players the skills of the game. If you have any questions or wish to apply, please contact our Club President, Jason O’Bryan on parkesmaristjrlfc@hotmail.com
Parkes Golf Club
Hoping for more blue skies to come for some great golf. Just a reminder that the mid-week stableford comp now goes all week from Monday- Friday. Play anytime, any day, any coloured tees, as many times as you would like.
Parkes Little Athletics Club
A huge thank you to Central West Funerals.
We are incredibly grateful for their generous sponsorship of Parkes Little Athletics. Your support helps our young athletes thrive, fostering a love for sport and community.
Parkes Sixes Soccer Tournament
The dates are locked in and Parkes Sixes Soccer Tournament is back for 2025 on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 March. Get your team ready for a weekend of highenergy, 6-a-side soccer action! Whether you’re playing to win or just for fun, this is the event you won’t want to miss. Stay tuned for registration details and updates.
Macca’s Says Thank You To Forbes And Parkes
Crew Members from Macca’s Forbes getting in the spirit on McHappy Day.
Aussies have rallied to help raise a remarkable $6.03 million for McHappy Day this year, with McDonald’s crew and customers showing up like never before to make this one of the most memorable McHappy Days in Australia to date.
The overwhelming support will provide more than 37,600 nights of accommodation at Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) nationwide for families of seriously ill or injured children, so they can stay together and close to the care they need, while undergoing surgery or treatment in hospital.
Licensee of McDonald’s Forbes and Parkes, Jenny McLeod said “The day was a huge success, with both (Parkes and Forbes) restaurants raising a combined amount of $9,500.
“We couldn’t have achieved this without our generous customers, motivated crew and dedicated management teams.
“The Parkes RFS were also greatly appreciated – they brought along one of their trucks and a huge bunch of volunteers, who helped with customer service and fundraising on the day.”
This is the second consecutive year McHappy Day has raised over $6 million. All funds raised from McHappy Day go towards helping RMHC continue to support families in need through Ronald McDonald Houses, Family Rooms, Family Retreats, Hospitality Carts and Learning Program to support families through and after their child’s illness or injury.
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Central West Volunteer Team of the Year Eugowra Flood Recovery Committee with Kellie May, Manager – Volunteering and Youth, Department of Communities and Justice
Eugowra Flood Recovery Committee: Communities from across the Central West region are being urged to get behind their local volunteer finalists for the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. The NSW Volunteer of the Year finalists were chosen from 25 regions across the state and announced at local and regional celebrations over the past few months. Eugowra Flood Recovery Committee has been nominated for Central West Volunteer Team of the Year. The 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards Gala ceremony will be held in Sydney on Tuesday, 10 December.
Parkes Shire Council: Don’t forget nominations for the 2025 Australia Day Awards are still open! The three award categories include: Community Awards, Cultural Awards and Sporting Awards. We encourage everyone to nominate deserving individuals and groups who have made a positive impact on our community. Nominations close Friday 6 December 2024 at 5pm. For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3T7IzPE
NSW Government: Abuse is never ok.
If you or someone you know needs help, 24/7 support is available. Call triple zero (000) – for emergencies; 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) for confidential advice and
support; the NSW Domestic Violence Line (1800 656 463) for counselling and referrals; and 13 YARN (13 92 76) is a dedicated support for First Nations peoples.
Meals on Wheels: Cabonne Home Support are looking for volunteer drivers for Eugowra’s Meals on Wheels. If you can help out give Canowindra office a call on 6344 1199.
Forbes Shire Council: Calling all local musicians. We have an exciting opportunity to busk and be part of the entertainment at our Australia Day event, which will also include food stalls and fireworks Sunday 26 January 2025, 6pm – 9pm at Lions Park, Forbes. Expressions of interest forms need to be completed and submitted by 5pm Monday 13 January 2025. Download the form at https://www.forbes.nsw.gov.au/community/our-community/australia-day
Evolution Mining Northparkes Operations: A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined to remember the lives of Colin Lloyd Jones, Stuart Osman, Ross Bodkin, and Michael House. As we marked 25 years since the airblast event at Northparkes, your support for the families and survivors of that day, and shared memories made the memorial service a meaningful tribute.
Thank you to everyone who travelled from near and far to attend the service.
Flowers were laid at a gathering in honour of Colin Lloyd Jones, Stuart Osman, Ross Bodkin, and Michael House.
Be Seen @ Forbes Multipurpose Equestrian Centre
Forbes Shire Council invited Phil Donato MP and local equestrian groups to help officially open the brand new Multipurpose Equestrian Centre (MEC) on Tuesday 26 November
The MEC is designed to host all sorts of equestrian events, from pony club all the way to rodeos and campdrafts, and is expected to make Forbes a drawcard for equestrian groups right across NSW.
The project was funded by a $3.6 million grant from the NSW Government Office of Sport Multi Sport Community Facility Fund. It features an 80m x 60m covered sand arena, grandstand seating and road access for cars, floats and trucks
Worker Safety Must Come First This Summer
With temperatures rising into the thirties across the state, SafeWork NSW is urging workers and businesses to start planning now for how they will stay safe during the heat this summer.
Employers have the primary duty of care for employees and are encouraged to develop a workplace heat management plan in consultation with their health and safety representatives and workers to ensure everyone stays safe when the temperature rises.
Heat related illnesses happen when the body starts to overheat due to working too hard. Symptoms can include a range of progressive conditions such as dehydration, fainting, heat rash, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Employers who have workers completing tasks outside must do their best to eliminate extended periods of sun exposure.
This can be achieved by providing shade, rotating tasks to reduce exposure, scheduling work to cooler times of the day and providing personal protective equipment such as hats, long sleeve shirts and also sunscreen.
Any worker who feels that their workplace is unsafe can make contact anonymously and report their concerns directly to SafeWork NSW on 13 10 50 or via the ‘Speak Up Save Lives’ app.
Parkes Promotes Peace
Pictured left to right – Nick Dion, Corey Stover, Sean, Dawn Marie, Kibbe Brown (team Lead), and Tianna Yellow Hair.
Parkes recently welcomed a very special group of visitors. Five indigenous Americans from the Sioux (Lakota, Dakota, Nakota) nation in South Dakota, visited as part of a Rotary Group Study (Cultural) Exchange. The visitors were from the Oceti Sakowin (Seven Council Fires).
The purpose of their visit was to observe and study another indigenous culture (the Wiradjuri nation) to examine and understand how they were maintaining culture while progressing in the wider community.
A tour of the Rotary Peace Park at the base of Memorial Hill was to highlight a successful example of a collaboration between Rotary and Wiradjuri and non-indigenous artists, promoting peace and reconciliation.
The group was welcomed by Parkes Mayor, Neil Westcott and the President of Parkes Rotary, Graeme Hunter. Wiradjuri artist and Chair of the Parkes Aboriginal Community Working Party, Irene Ridgeway, Parkes Wiradjuri Language Group President Geoff Anderson, Everlien Gardner TAFE teacher of Wiradjuri cultural studies and Sean James Cassidy, artist and designer of the park, guided the visitors through the landscape, explaining the significance of the natural forms and the art works.
The visitors found the park “very intriguing and a special place.” Carved installations with Wiradjuri iconography were the first art works the visitors had seen in Australia. They were very interested to see language represented within the art works.
They felt that the local Wiradjuri culture was being woven into the wider community which was a different situation from their own.
Parkes Wiradjuri elder Robert Clegg stated, “Bringing people together from different cultures starts a conversation, showing each other respect, develops trust.
Following on from the great success of the Australian Philippines Friendship mural, this recent visit by members of the Dakota Sioux nation helps to show that Parkes is able to lead the way towards a more accepting and peaceful future.”
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