Politics and Government

Deadline extended, farmers urged to have say on land management code

Call to action leads to a win for farmers

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21 Jul 2025

Politics and Government

Good news for Forbes in budget

By PHIL DONATO, STATE MEMBER FOR ORANGEForbes Hospital theatre upgradeFollowing a tour of Forbes Hospital and its ageing theatre with Health Minister Ryan Park last year, I made the funding of a new operating theatre a high priority request for this...

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13 Jul 2025

Politics and Government

Flood funding welcome

Critical water and sewer infrastructure destroyed by floods has received State funding, but the Recovery Minister says she’s “still on the case” for a resilient land package to develop flood-free land for housing in Cabonne. Cabonne Council and...

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06 Jul 2025

Politics and Government

Flood funding welcome

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06 Jul 2025

Politics and Government

Police petition, workers compensation legislation on agenda

POLICE MINISTER RESPONDS TO FORBES’ PETITIONNSW Minister for Police, The Hon. Yasmin Catley MP, has now responded to the Forbes Neighbourhood Watch’s petition, which called for a 24-hour manned police station at Forbes, to reduce crime in the...

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29 Jun 2025

Politics and Government

Minister says no to increased policing hours

There are no plans to changed the manned hours at Forbes Police Station, the NSW Police Minister has said in formal response to a 2760-strong petition for an increased and 24-hour police presence in the town. Forbes has 24-hour police coverage...

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22 Jun 2025

Politics and Government

Hard work will continue, says reelected Gee

There has been a 54 per cent swing towards Andrew Gee in Eugowra as the Independent retains the seat of Calare in the Federal election. Thanking supporters and communities on Monday morning, Mr Gee said the work of fighting for the region would now...

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11 May 2025

Politics and Government

Land and people our common interest: Candidates

The unsuccessful candidates who ran for the seat of Parkes this federal election have tipped their hats to an enjoyable and respectful campaign. Libertarian candidate Sally Edwards and Labor candidate Nathan Fell conceded defeat in the days following...

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18 May 2025

Politics and Government

Change in how some voted in Parkes, Forbes

Some voting booths in the towns of Parkes and Forbes saw a considerable shift in first preferences this federal election, particularly away from who people have traditionally voted for in the past. For Parkes the swing was against the Nationals and...

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18 May 2025

Politics and Government

Land and people our common interest: Candidates

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18 May 2025

Politics and Government

Change in how some voted in Parkes, Forbes

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18 May 2025

Politics and Government

Chaffey retains seat for Nationals

Jamie Chaffey has retained the seat of Parkes for the Nationals. While Labor candidate Nathan Fell recorded a 5.19 per cent swing in Saturday’s federal election, Mr Chaffey and the Nationals had almost 63 per cent of the two-candidate preferred...

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11 May 2025

Politics and Government

JE vaccine free in Forbes LGA

By PHILIP DONATO MEMBER FOR ORANGEFREE ACCESS TO JE VACCINENSW Health is further expanding and simplifying free access the Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccine to ensure residents are protected as the mosquito season continues. In NSW, A Japanese...

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11 May 2025

Politics and Government

Pre poll opens at Town Hall Saturday

Local pre-polling in the Federal election opens this Saturday 26 April. Those needing to cast their votes ahead of election day, Saturday 3 May, can attend the Forbes Town Hall from 9am Saturday. The Town Hall polling centre is open: Saturday 26...

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04 May 2025

Politics and Government

Chaffey backs greater support for families, businesses

2025 Federal Election advertorialJamie Chaffey The Nationals candidate for ParkesWe know Parkes is by far the biggest federal electorate in NSW, with some of the most isolated communities in the country. With Mark Coulton MP retiring at the next...

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04 May 2025

Politics and Government

Water infrastructure is critical, mayors argue

“Water infrastructure is critical” is the argument our region’s mayors and State MP are having to make as they call for it to be included in disaster recovery funding. Member for Orange Philip Donato stood amongst pieces of broken pipeline as he -...

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27 Apr 2025

Politics and Government

Ten candidates contest seat of Parkes

Ballot paper positions have been drawn across Australia for this year’s federal election. As the Australian Electoral Commission officially declared nominations at public events on Friday, 10 candidates contesting the seat of Parkes were revealed...

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27 Apr 2025

Politics and Government

Cost of living crisis needs immediate action: Donato

By PHILIP DONATO MEMBER FOR ORANGE2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards - nominations openVolunteers epitomise the spirit of community. Without volunteers many activities we enjoy, and services we benefit from or rely on would come to a grinding...

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27 Apr 2025

Politics and Government

Voters to head to polls on May 3 in new seat of Parkes

With AAP Australians will head to the polls for a federal election on May 3. After months of speculation, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the election date following a visit to Governor-General Sam Mostyn last Friday morning. A five-week...

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13 Apr 2025