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May 16, 2024 By Roxane Manley

Register your interest in the Native Animal Basic Rescue and Critical Care short course.

TAFE NSW Forbes: Following on from the success of our Native Animal Basic Rescue and Critical Care short course last year, we are seeking expressions of interest to run another one of these courses this year or something similar such as Animal First Aid. To register your interest please click here: https://forms.office.com/r/bsZpE2kPyV

Central West Police District: Central West Police District are actively targeting property offenders across the District. We request assistance from our community partners by ensuring young persons who attend service stations between 12am and 6am remove hoodies, sunglasses and balaclavas when making transactions. This simple procedure will assist in the identification of property offenders

Parkes Shire Council: The Animal Welfare League NSW’s Animal Care Truck is visiting Parkes Friday 24 May, offering free veterinary services. Services include: Free pet health checks, Free microchipping, Free Dog C3 vaccinations, Free Cat F3 vaccinations. You can find them at Parkes Showground, Mitchell St, Parkes from 8am. This offer is targeted towards low-income earners, pensioners and those experiencing financial hardship. For more information, visit https://www.awlnsw.com.au

Forbes Shire Council: Calling all pet parents in Forbes! Forbes is rolling out the red carpet once again for our furry friends AWL is back at Lions Park on the 23rd of may from 8am – 12pm, offering free vet checks and vaccinations for dogs and cats in our community. Remember, dogs must be on leads and cats in carriers. Maximum of 3 animals per household. No appointments are needed. Our rangers will also be offering free microchipping services and updating outdated chips.

1800RESPECT: Social abuse is behaviour that aims to cut you off from your family, friends or community. This is a form of domestic and family violence. To find out about examples of social abuse, visit: https://1800respect.org.au/violence-and-abuse/social-abuse. For support you can also contact 1800RESPECT; call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit www.1800respect.org.au

Parkes Elvis Festival: We are being inundated with messages asking when the NSW TrainLink Elvis Express will go on sale. We are pleased to announce that tickets will go on sale at 10am on Thursday 16th May 2024. The NSW TrainLink Elvis Express is proudly supported by Transport for NSW.

Get ready to book your seat before you miss out!

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