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Latest News

Double Demerits for June Long Weekend

Published on 02 June 2026

Motorists across the Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Council areas are being reminded to drive safely over the King's Birthday long weekend as double demerit points come into force. Double demerits will be in operation from Friday 5 June until Monday 8 June (inclusive) for all speeding, mobile phone, seatbelt and motorcycle helmet offences.

Councils faced with Winding Back Clock on new Code of Meeting Practice

Published on 28 May 2026

Chairman of the NSW Country Mayors Association (CMA), Mayor Rick Firman OAM has expressed concern that councils across NSW must now wind the clock back on the implementation of the 2025 Local Government Model Code of Meeting Practice as a result of the passing of a Disallowance motion last week.

Registrations Open for Heavy Vehicle Breakfast

Published on 27 May 2026

Registrations are open for this year's Central West NSW Heavy Vehicle Breakfast Forum, which will be held at Club Forbes on Thursday 11 June.
Local farmers, contract harvesters, couriers, truck drivers and transport company operators are invited to attend.

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