This memorable day was shared with friends, family, and distinguished guests, including Michael McCormack, Senator Perin Davey, Jamie Chaffey, Councillors, and staff.
Parkes Shire Council: Council were honoured to host a citizenship ceremony at the Parkes Shire Council Chambers where we welcomed Adan Salad Gonjobe, born in the upper eastern region of Kenya, Ann Tran, born in Vietnam, Leo Paul Pius, born in India and Olamide Rhoda Kolawole, Olufemi Abefe Kolawole, Folakemi Adele Kolawole, and Damilola Louisa Kolawole, originally from Nigeria, the Kolawole family arrived in Parkes from Adelaide in 2023. Welcome to Australia and the Parkes community.
NSW Government: Encourage the women in your life to get a breast screen with BreastScreen NSW. For women aged 5074, having a breast cancer screen every 2 years saves lives! Did you know – it’s free for women aged over 40, takes just 20 minutes and no doctor’s referral needed. Learn more (the website is in 27 languages): bit.ly/BreastScreen_NSW
Evolution Mining Northparkes Operations: We are pleased to share the 2024 Annual and Sustainability Report from Evolution Mining. This report highlights our operations, sustainability achievements, and overall business performance for FY24. To learn more about Northparkes and other Evolution Mining operations visit: https://evolutionmining.com.au/case-studies/
Kerin Health: Kerin Health have just opened up new clinic hours for Physiotherapy treatment before work every Thursday morning. The clinic will be open and available for appointments each Thursday from 7:30am in the old ANZ bank building at 74 Lachlan Street, Forbes. Don’t forget, Kerin Health are also located at Forbes Medicine and Mind, around the corner on Cross Street, every Tuesday between 9am and 1pm. To book an appointment at either location in Forbes, go to www.kerinhealth.com.au/book-an-appointment
Parkes Elvis Festival: Declare your love at the Parkes Elvis Festival with the popular Renewal of Vows ceremony. Held under the ‘Love Me Tender’ arch, this is a once-ina-lifetime opportunity to renew your vows before an Elvis wedding celebrant. For more information and to register, visit: bit.ly/PEFvows
Forbes Shire Council: FSC are preparing the dam for the busy summer season ahead by dredging to restore the water’s depth, so boat users can enjoy the dam.
The dam will be closed to boats from Thursday 24 October to Thursday 31 October while the dredging takes place. It will remain open for fishing and exercise. For more information please contact Forbes Shire Council on (02) 6850 2300.
Have you noticed dredging machinery in the water at the Forbes Ski Dam?