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Students step up, speak out
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Students step up, speak out

Judges of Oxley CWA’s public speaking competition had a tough task

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09 Jun 2025
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06 Sep 2024
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06 Sep 2024
Man dies after car hits tree on Henry Parkes Way
Emergency Services

Man dies after car hits tree on Henry Parkes Way

Tragic news on Henry Parkes Way this long weekend

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07 Jun 2025
SES to rescue of horse trapped in muddy river
Emergency Services

SES to rescue of horse trapped in muddy river

SES volunteers put their flood and large animal rescue techniques into practice

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05 Jun 2025
Magpies fire up
Sport

Magpies fire up

The traditional derby is on Sunday

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05 Jun 2025
Works to cause mobile service disruptions
News

Works to cause mobile service disruptions

Telstra customers advised of outages due to third-party works on local base station

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05 Jun 2025
Magpies fire up
Sport

Magpies fire up

The traditional derby is on Sunday

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05 Jun 2025
Works to cause mobile service disruptions
News

Works to cause mobile service disruptions

Telstra customers advised of outages due to third-party works on local base station

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05 Jun 2025
45-year-old record tumbles at FPS swimming carnival
Sport

45-year-old record tumbles at FPS swimming carnival

Leo Dwyer took more than a second off a 1980 record

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30 Mar 2025
Back on track: Harness racing to return on Anzac Day
Sport

Back on track: Harness racing to return on Anzac Day

Forbes Diggers Harness Racing Club has rebuilt its track following the 2022 floods

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25 Mar 2025
Revved up and ready
Events

Revved up and ready

The first Forbes Amazing Motor Festival shifts into top gear

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24 Mar 2025
ABBA Festival future uncertain: Council explores options
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ABBA Festival future uncertain: Council explores options

Parkes Shire Council is unable to keep funding the Trundle ABBA Festival

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21 Mar 2025
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Students step up, speak out
Community

Students step up, speak out

Judges of Oxley CWA’s public speaking competition had a tough task

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09 Jun 2025
This quick check can improve child safety
Community

This quick check can improve child safety

Council offered free child restraint checking

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08 Jun 2025
Families enjoy movie under the stars
Community

Families enjoy movie under the stars

Forbes Youth Action Team hosted a brilliant twilight family movie night at Nelson Park. With face painting, games, and a host of food vendors, the scene was set for a great night for families. Children were enjoying the playground from early, while...

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08 Jun 2025
Connections made in Reconciliation Week
Community

Connections made in Reconciliation Week

There were johnny cakes and laughter by the fire as Forbes marked Reconciliation Week at the Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre. CatholicCare Wilcannia Forbes hosted the gathering, with children’s activities and lunch to be shared with the support of Forbes...

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08 Jun 2025
Supporting Little Wings
Community

Supporting Little Wings

Club Forbes was the venue for a spectacular dinner for Little Wings on Saturday 31 May. Club Forbes proudly supports Little Wings, a non-profit organisation providing free air and ground transport for seriously ill or injured children in rural and...

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08 Jun 2025
VIEW trivia night a success
Community

VIEW trivia night a success

By SUE CUNNINGHAMForbes View Club held a Trivia Night on 9 May to raise funds for the Smith Family who support students through their Learning for Life Education Programs. These programs empower students living with disadvantage to succeed as they...

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08 Jun 2025
Little Wings soars thanks to town's big heart
Community

Little Wings soars thanks to town’s big heart

Another 20 Forbes families will be able to access Little Wings’ critical support if they need it thanks to the community’s generosity at a fundraising night for the charity on Saturday.“It was absolutely amazing,” the organisation’s CEO...

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08 Jun 2025
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Chaffey appointed assistant Shadow Minister for Agriculture
AFL

Chaffey appointed assistant Shadow Minister for Agriculture

Newly-elected Member for Parkes given assistant role

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09 Jun 2025
Minor singles contest heats up
Bowls

Minor singles contest heats up

News and results from Forbes Sports and Recreation Club

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06 Jun 2025
Magpies fire up
Sport

Magpies fire up

The traditional derby is on Sunday

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05 Jun 2025
Eagles in tough derby with Canowindra
Rugby League

Eagles in tough derby with Canowindra

Woodbridge Cup Rugby League

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05 Jun 2025
Hardys in control of comp at half way mark
Sport

Hardys in control of comp at half way mark

Autumn squash competition news and results with Drop Shot

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05 Jun 2025
Riders put their skills on show
Sport

Riders put their skills on show

Forbes Pony Club has held another successful Charlie O’Connor Showjumping Day and Gymkhana. Riders from around the region including Eugowra, Grenfell, Gulgong and Condobolin made the trip to Forbes to compete in the annual event. On Saturday, the...

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08 Jun 2025
Hardys, Millers lead the chase for Autumn squash glory
Sport

Hardys, Millers lead the chase for Autumn squash glory

By DROP SHOTResults of Week 4 of the Forbes Autumn squash competition. Wednesday May 21 Team ladder is now: Hardys lead the chase comfortably with 83 well earned points, Jones follow on 69, Markworts closing the gap at 60 and Cogswells trail with 53...

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01 Jun 2025
Pony Club gears up for weekend
Sport

Pony Club gears up for weekend

Forbes Pony Club riders will put their skills on display during a massive weekend of riding at the annual Charlie O’Connor Jumping Day and Gymkhana. The annual Charlie O’Connor Showjumping and Dressage event is Saturday 24 May, with the gymkhana to...

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01 Jun 2025
Kross, Piper in epic five-setter
Sport

Kross, Piper in epic five-setter

SQUASHBy DROP SHOTResults of Wednesday May 14, week three of the Autumn squash comp. Team places now: Hardys are ahead, Markworts, Jones and Gogswells follow in that order. Highlight matches: Shane Moxey hit 19 points to Bella Henry’s 17 in a big...

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01 Jun 2025
Australian title for team Outlaw
Sport

Australian title for team Outlaw

‘A fairytale ending’ is how Justin Roylance described placing equal first in the Australian V8 Superboats Championship with New Zealand mate, Ollie Silverton. After a season long battle for the title between Justin and Ollie it all came down to the...

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25 May 2025
Big hitters and highlights of Autumn Squash
Sport

Big hitters and highlights of Autumn Squash

SquashBy DROP SHOTResults of Wednesday May 7, Week 2 of the Autumn competition. Highlight matches: Robey McMillan was two sets ahead 15-7, 15-13 when Bella Henry reversed the trend taking two sets back 17-15, 15-12 to even the score. But Robey...

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25 May 2025
Club celebrates World Croquet Day
Sport

Club celebrates World Croquet Day

World Croquet Day was celebrated by the Forbes Croquet Club on Thursday 1 May 2025 with 30 in attendance. A very cool breeze but all got off to a good start with some fun games organised, Circle in a circle, Knock a Dolly etc. All who attended...

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11 May 2025
Netball to host hundreds for All Age Carnival
Sport

Netball to host hundreds for All Age Carnival

By ROBYN KENNYThe Forbes Netball Association is planning a huge weekend of netball this weekend to kick off the start of the winter season. The annual all age and representative carnival will be held on Sunday, where over 500 players and officials...

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11 May 2025
Betland wins ninth Golf Open
Sport

Betland wins ninth Golf Open

By SHORT PUTTWhile the weather was certainly a major factor it was the better golf in the damp and very moist conditions that provided the Champion Open golfer. And it was John Betland who took the honours ahead of many fancied A-Grade players. At...

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11 May 2025
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All systems go for 2025 Forbes Show
Events

All systems go for 2025 Forbes Show

Save Saturday 13 September for the big event

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09 Jun 2025
What's on in and around Forbes
Events

What’s on in and around Forbes

MEN’S HEALTH CHECKSFriday 13 June, Saturday 14 JuneRotary is bringing the MHERV - the Men’s Health Education Rotary Van - to Forbes offering free health checks. If you don’t remember the last time you had a check up, then it’s time. They’ll check...

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04 Jun 2025
Young artists at forefront of Grenfell's Henry Lawson Festival
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Young artists at forefront of Grenfell’s Henry Lawson Festival

Shaping and showcasing the young artists of the future will be at the forefront of the 2025 Henry Lawson Festival of the Arts to be held in Grenfell from Thursday 5th to Monday 9th June 2025. President of the Henry Lawson Festival Committee, Belind...

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08 Jun 2025
Create something special with Henley's Rustics
Events

Create something special with Henley’s Rustics

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, winter offers a quiet, reflective pause — and the perfect opportunity to prepare your garden for a flourishing spring. Whether you’re planning a patch of fresh herbs, vibrant blooms, or a backyard...

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01 Jun 2025
Magic night under the stars in Forbes
Events

Magic night under the stars in Forbes

Get into the toasty winter spirit at ‘Frost and Fire’ in Forbes on Saturday 21 June as this year’s event will be bigger and brighter than ever. Once again two huge effigy bonfires will light up the stunning ski dam location to live music from...

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01 Jun 2025
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Bally’s to Acquire Star After Massive AU$302 Million Loss
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Bally’s to Acquire Star After Massive AU$302 Million Loss

Many traditional casinos around the world now have online options as well, as they are easier to maintain and are a good source of revenue. These sites offer great sign-up bonuses, very wide game selection, fast and secure ways to deposit money and...

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28 Apr 2025
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Crop Swap always a favourite
Rural

Crop Swap always a favourite

Weekly Looking at Landcare column by Central West Lachlan Landcare

Madeline Blackstone  >  
06 Jun 2025
Sheep numbers jump with trade weight lambs $4 to $6 better
Rural

Sheep numbers jump with trade weight lambs $4 to $6 better

Weekly market reports from the Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange

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06 Jun 2025
Plastic free July around the corner
Rural

Plastic free July around the corner

By MARG APPLEBEECENTRAL WEST LACHLAN LANDCAREHi Landcarer’s. Now is the time to plan for Plastic Free July. In 2025, Plastic Free July participants will again be taking their own small steps to turn off the plastics tap by choosing to refuse...

Madeline Blackstone  >  
08 Jun 2025
Cattle and sheep market dearer, extra heavyweights up $40
Rural

Cattle and sheep market dearer, extra heavyweights up $40

CATTLE SALEMonday, 26 May Yarding 1041 (down 174)Numbers eased this sale with agents yarding 1041 head. Quality was mixed but fair with some good lines of well bred cattle offered along with the secondary types. The usual buyers were present and...

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08 Jun 2025
Positive feedback from Homegrown Parkes
Rural

Positive feedback from Homegrown Parkes

By MARG APPLEBEE CENTRAL WEST LACHLAN LANDCARE Thank you to those of you who responded to our request for feedback for our April 2025 Homegrown Parkes event. We try to factor in your suggestions moving forward, particularly around demonstrations...

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01 Jun 2025
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What's on at Club Cowra
Arts and Entertainment

What’s on at Club Cowra

IT’S A HAPPY EASTER AT CLUB COWRAEaster is here folks, and we are kicking it off with a huge day on Saturday April 12 with the annual Easter Egg Raffle. This year a whopping 70 prizes are up for grabs. The Easter Bunny will be making an appearance...

Dan Ryan  >  
08 Jun 2025
Gender Neutral Championships played
Golf

Gender Neutral Championships played

The Saturday event was the Australian Gender Neutral Championships sponsored by Elegant Timber Shutters and Blinds. The overall winner and Australian Gender Neutral Champion for 2025 is Daryl Brown with 42 points off the White Tees. The winner off...

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08 Jun 2025
Sports grant to benefit hockey club
Sport

Sports grant to benefit hockey club

We’re thrilled to share that we were recent recipients of a Woolworths Sports Grant and the timing couldn’t have been better. Thanks to Woolworths, we were able to:Replace our broken pie warmerBuy a new slow cooker for our beloved hot dogsUpgrade...

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08 Jun 2025
Peter and Jeanette win at Harden Country Club
Golf

Peter and Jeanette win at Harden Country Club

Results from the two person Ambrose at the Harden Country Club on Sunday. It was a great day out on the course. The weather was on point. Well done to the winners. RESULTS:1 Peter Elliot and Jeanette Elliot 66 net2 Damien Shea and Simon Glover 67 nett2...

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08 Jun 2025
Cathy and Carol win on Wednesday
Golf

Cathy and Carol win on Wednesday

On Wednesday 28th, the ladies played a Single Stableford. Winners on the day:Cathy Marshall 35 pts and Carol Hunter (Dongara GC) 34 ptsNTP’s – not struckBall winners: Cathy Marshall 5 balls, Carol Hunter 3 balls, Helen Hamblin 33 pts 2 balls...

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08 Jun 2025
Riverina Open held in Cootamundra
Sport

Riverina Open held in Cootamundra

The Cootamundra Rifle Club hosted the Riverina Open Prize Meeting on Sunday, May 25. 60 competitors converged on the range from all parts of NSW and the ACT. Competitors fired ten scoring shots twice at 500 yards, and 15 scoring shots at 600...

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08 Jun 2025
One sided results in triples play
Bowls

One sided results in triples play

Two more games of the Club Triples Championship were completed on Saturday with both games having very one–sided scorelines. In one game Albert Carter, Geoff Holt and Peter Watts played Joe Bargwanna, Ivor Watkiss and Cliff Traynor. Peter’s team...

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08 Jun 2025
Cherry Bombs decimate the Dragons
Rugby League

Cherry Bombs decimate the Dragons

The Cherry Bombs blew through the Temora Dragons last Saturday at Nixon Park defeating the Dragons 16-42. The Cherry Bombs were on fire with nine tries scored by Beth Loco x3, Billy Duggan, Chelsea Leggett, Indyana Bedford x2 and Josey Hoey with...

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08 Jun 2025
Goldies continue winning streak
Rugby Union

Goldies continue winning streak

It was a top of the table clash at Harden Rugby Club over the weekend with the Boorowa Goldies facing off against the Red Devils. The tightly contested game had some big hits and some great tries by both sides, however, Goldies proved to be stronger...

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08 Jun 2025