Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange. Image credit: FLA.
Forbes Shire Council: Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange is proving to be one of the best centres to sell sheep with an incredible 721,473 sheep being herded through between July and October. This is a jump of 40% from last year, with more vendors from Victoria and Queensland making the trip to Forbes due to its central location and high prices per head. Cattle sales rose 32%, with 30,099 sold at CWLE in the same period. Read more at https://www.forbes.nsw.gov.au
Country Women’s Association of NSW: If you would like to donate to the CWA of NSW Disaster Relief Fund, go online at www.cwaofnsw.org.au/donate. The CWA of NSW Disaster Relief Fund has been used for disasters such as floods, drought and bushfires, as well as other disasters such as the recent power outages in the Broken Hill region. As members help to cover our admin costs, all your donation will go to those in need.
Australian Rural Leadership Foundation: Are you ready to embrace the courage, collective spirit, and hope of changemaking? Join us for a two-day Changemaker Workshop to create a positive, lasting impact on your community. Join a network of changemakers across rural, regional and remote Australia. This workshop is fully subsidised with thanks to the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund. It is delivered by the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation, as part of the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative.
Please note that fully subsidised tickets are limited, highly valued and wait lists exist for most regions. Before registering, please ensure you can commit to attending the two days and should you unexpectedly be unable to attend, please notify us so your ticket can be transferred to another local changemaker. Registrations close either when fully booked or 7 days before the workshop. For more information and to register, visit rural-leaders.org.au.
Parkes Shire Libraries: Last Thursday, members of the monthly Thursday Book Club wrapped-up the year with delightful conversation about their latest read “The Tea Ladies”. Fittingly, participants celebrated with a sophisticated cup of tea and a plate of sweet treats! Thursday Book Club meets monthly on the last Thursday of the month at 5:30pm in the Parkes Library. Head along and enjoy.
If you are interested in joining the monthly Thursday Book Club, please speak to the staff at Parkes Shire Library.