Parkes Shire Council: Council is pleased to announce that Stage 2 of the Kelly Reserve precinct upgrade is due to commence on Monday 8th July 2024. The new play space will include: Ninja course, inclusive carousel and toddler equipment. The existing play area will be fenced off from Tuesday 25th June for pre-work prior to contractor starting on 8 July and is anticipated to take 6-8 weeks. The new water play space and BBQ facilities will remain open to the public.
Tickets To Agribusiness Today Forum 2024 Are On Sale Now: The Agribusiness Today Forum (ABTF) 2024 is set to be held at the Australian National Field Days site conference center on 1st August. Visit https://events.humanitix.com/agribusines-today-forum-2024 to secure your ticket for just $49 including lunch.
NSW Government: The NSW Government will be making the following changes to domestic violence legal processes:
• Tougher bail rules for alleged domestic violence offenders
• Only magistrates or judges will make bail decisions
• More support for remote bail hearings with new tech and extra magistrates
• From 1st July 2024, there will be new laws about coercive control (find out more at bit.ly/NSWCoercive-Control).
If you or someone you know needs help, contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800respect.org.auVisit Parkes Region: Join the Central West Car Club Show ‘n Shine on Saturday 19th October at Pioneer Oval, Alexandra St, Parkes. Get ready for a ‘wheelie’ good day with cars, trucks, bikes, anything with wheels. Spectator entry is by gold coin donation and gates open from 9am to 3pm.
Entrant entry is $20, gates open early from 7:30am to 9am. All proceeds go to charity.
There will be a canteen on site.
Red Bend Catholic College: The school Vinnies group has been working hard, running school BBQs and an Easter egg fundraiser to contribute to this important cause, managing to raise $1,000! A special thanks to Bernardi’s Marketplace for providing the Easter eggs. These funds will go towards the local Vinnies Winter Appeal program, used to provide emergency relief for those in immediate need – things like warm blankets, clothing, and food. It also helps fund long-term solutions, such as housing assistance, counselling, and job training programs.