Be out there.. it all adds up for fun in Parkes

Alice Stokes returned to Parkes in late 2017 after a number of years honing her creative skills and process in Berlin and is sharing some of her work with Parkes Library for an exhibition during July.
Due to Alice’s love of film noir and the colour black she primarily draws with graphite on black paper or charcoal, creating stark, evocative
images that are only revealed as the light catches the graphite.

Registrations open for joint industry Inland Rail Conference 

The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) and the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) are pleased to announce registrations are now OPEN for the 2018 Inland Rail Conference in Parkes NSW on 18 & 19 July 2018. To register, click here.

Register now to take part in the discussion on how this nationally significant infrastructure project will transform the movement of freight in Australia, what it means for the Australian freight industry and the benefits it will deliver for national freight customers.

This joint industry conference will bring together key players involved in the Inland Rail project from both industry and government. Confirmed speakers include:

• The Hon Michael McCormack MP, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport
• The Hon Anthony Albanese, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development
• The Hon Melinda Pavey MP, NSW Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight
• The Hon John Barilaro, NSW Deputy Premier, Minister for Regional New South Wales, Minister for Skills, and Minister for Small Business
• John Fullerton, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Australian Rail Track Corporation
• Dean Dalla Vale, Chief Executive Officer, Pacific National
• Brendan Bourke, Chief Executive Officer, Port of Melbourne
• Paul Graham, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Woolworths
• Ken Keith OAM, Mayor, Parkes Shire Council
• Plus many more!

This inaugural, industry-led event will also consider how the Inland Rail Project can inform the development of the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy, to be finalised in late 2018.

Your booking also includes welcome drinks on the evening of Tuesday 17 July, the official conference dinner on the evening of Wednesday 18 July, and a site visit on Thursday 19 July to view a number of freight facilities in Parkes.

The ARA and ALC are also pleased to announce sponsorship opportunities are now also open. For sponsorship enquiries, please email ARA at events@ara.net.au.

2018 is a year of delivery for Inland Rail with construction due to commence on the Parkes to Narromine section of the track, making this inaugural industry-led conference a must-attend event.

For more information, please contact the Australian Logistics Council or Australasian Railway Association.

For accommodation options, please click here.

For the delegate’s bus schedule, please click here.

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The Trundle Film Society presents a public screening on Friday 20th July of

A STREET CAT NAMED BOB

2016, PG (mild themes of drug addiction and course language)

Biography, comedy, drama. 1h 43m, IMDb rating 7.4/10

Doors open at 6:30pm for a 7pm start. 25 seats only. Tickets $15 (cash only).

To book seats contact John on 0408 022 571 or email john@stagingpost.com.au.

Join Kasey Chambers by the “Campfire” for a musical journey through the stories of places, people, cultures and sounds that have inspired one of Australia’s most revered performers.

Saturday 20th July 2018

Doors open 7pm

Show starts 7:30pm

Join Craft Corner for a cuppa and to knit squares for the Wrap with Love Project. Regular knitters would love to see some new faces.

The Wrap with Love Project knits, crochets and sews beautiful warm wraps for delivery to people experiencing extreme poverty around the world. If you have any squares already knitted, drop them into the shop before the 26th.

Any questions, please contact the Craft Corner’s President, Rosemary Mitchell, on 0459 686 225 or call into the Craft Corner at 257 Clarinda Street Parkes.

It’s 1868 and the gold rush sprawls across the wild west of New South Wales, bringing with it a new breed of colonial rogue – bushrangers. A world far removed from hardworking farm girl, Annie Bird, and her sleepy village on the outskirts of Sydney. But when a cruel stroke of fortune sees Annie orphaned and outcast, she is forced to head for the goldfields in search of her grandfather, a legendary Wiradjuri tracker. Determined and dangerously naive, she sets off with only her swag – and is promptly robbed of it on the road.

Thursday 26 July, 6pm, Parkes Shire Library

RSVP by 24 July on 6861 2309 or parkes.library@parkes.nsw.gov.au

Harvey Fire trail, Goobang N.P. Meet 9am at the Lions Park, Parkes. Medium 6km, contact peter Cannon 6866 1225

National Parks Association of NSW Lachlan Valley Branch Quarterly Walks Calendar Autumn/ Winter 2018

Grades:

Easy: (5 to 10 kilometres) Mostly flat to slightly undulating topography. Walks are mostly on tracks or fire trails and of moderate distance. Suitable for those with a minimum level of fitness.

Medium: (5 to 8 kilometres) May be over moderate hills or rough terrain. May involve some off track walking. Walk may involve shorter distance overall due to rougher conditions. Suitable for an average fitness level.

Hard:  (5 or more kilometres) Walk may involve hilly or mountainous terrain, rough tracks, a trackless route or an extended distance. Walk suitable for above average fitness level.

All walks are subject to there being no adverse RFS fire warnings at the time and no closure of the relevant State Forest due to Hunting Permits etc.

Walkers are reminded to bring along enough food and water for the entire day as well as suitable clothing, footwear, hat and sunscreen. A pair of good binoculars and a fold up chair is recommended. Please contact the listed walk leader the night before the walk if you intend to come. A $2.00 donation for each walker is appreciated.