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25 April 2025
Lest we forget: ANZAC Day in and around Forbes
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Lest we forget: ANZAC Day in and around Forbes

Details of Friday’s march and commemorations

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06 Sep 2024
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06 Sep 2024
Boots and bowties ball a hit - and it's coming back
News

Boots and bowties ball a hit - and it’s coming back

The first event of its kind was such a success Eugowra’s doing it again in 2026

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17 Apr 2025
ANZAC Day feature returns
Sport

ANZAC Day feature returns

Forbes Diggers Harness Racing Club is back on track on Friday 25 April

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23 hours ago
Shot fired, two pursuits as police try to arrest man
Police and Courts

Shot fired, two pursuits as police try to arrest man

A 42-year-old man in police custody on multiple charges

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23 Apr 2025
Awards to celebration regional business excellence
Business

Awards to celebration regional business excellence

Business NSW announces 2025 Western NSW finalists

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18 Apr 2025
Shot fired, two pursuits as police try to arrest man
Police and Courts

Shot fired, two pursuits as police try to arrest man

A 42-year-old man in police custody on multiple charges

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23 Apr 2025
Awards to celebration regional business excellence
Business

Awards to celebration regional business excellence

Business NSW announces 2025 Western NSW finalists

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18 Apr 2025
Region's doctors join strike action
News

Region’s doctors join strike action

Doctors in Orange and Dubbo joined the strike

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18 Apr 2025
From rust to roots
Business

From rust to roots

How old corrugated iron built a thriving garden community

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18 Apr 2025
Water infrastructure is critical, mayors argue
Politics and Government

Water infrastructure is critical, mayors argue

Councils, MP in call for change to disaster recovery funding

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18 Apr 2025
Forbes puts Ben Hall on trial 160 years on
Arts and Entertainment

Forbes puts Ben Hall on trial 160 years on

It’s the trial the bushranger never received, 160 years after his death

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18 Apr 2025
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Service in war, to Red Cross
Community

Service in war, to Red Cross

Alice Sharp was recognised for her service as a VAD in World War II

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Jones just 19 when he enlisted
Community

Jones just 19 when he enlisted

Albury Fullerton Jones died in a military hospital in England

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We remember them ...
Community

We remember them ...

Friday 26 April 2025 marks 110 years since the landing at Gallipoli. On this day, Forbes and the nation will stop to remember all Australians who have served in times of peace and war. As we prepare for local commemorations, our volunteer-run Craft...

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Blooming beautiful dahlias the focus of Garden Club meeting
Community

Blooming beautiful dahlias the focus of Garden Club meeting

Forbes Garden Club news

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18 Apr 2025
Share family photos for ANZAC Day display
Community

Share family photos for ANZAC Day display

Forbes Handicraft Centre will be featuring women who served in their ANZAC Day display

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18 Apr 2025
Cyclists put in hard yards to connect country kids to care
Community

Cyclists put in hard yards to connect country kids to care

They pedalled from Forbes to Bondi to raise funds for Royal Far West

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16 Apr 2025
Smiling faces of the 2025 Rugby President's Lunch
Community

Smiling faces of the 2025 Rugby President’s Lunch

More than 800 people gathered for the 2025 Forbes Rugby President’s Lunch on Saturday 22 March. With catering by Eat Your Greens, entertainment by the KOKO rugby show and an incredible atmosphere, the 2025 event was another phenomenal success for the...

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20 Apr 2025
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Callaghan in the zone
Golf

Callaghan in the zone

This week’s news and results from Forbes Golf Club

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23 hours ago
ANZAC Day feature returns
Sport

ANZAC Day feature returns

Forbes Diggers Harness Racing Club is back on track on Friday 25 April

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23 hours ago
Stelling, Sommers claim carnival win
Bowls

Stelling, Sommers claim carnival win

News and results from bowls at the Forbes Sports and Recreation Club

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23 Apr 2025
Tough start to season for Platypi
Rugby Union

Tough start to season for Platypi

Stay tuned, we’ll be catching up with new first grade captain Jack Hogan next week

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18 Apr 2025
Forbes bowlers prepare for biggest carnival of the year
Golf

Forbes bowlers prepare for biggest carnival of the year

Forbes bowlers prepare for biggest carnival of the year

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18 Apr 2025
Blackhill Kitty claims Grenfell Picnic Cup
Horse Racing

Blackhill Kitty claims Grenfell Picnic Cup

Blackhill Kitty won the Lane Cove Legends-Doug & Jill Allen Memorial Grenfell Picnic Cup

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18 Apr 2025
Strong competition in Grenfell for our golfers
Golf

Strong competition in Grenfell for our golfers

VETS GOLFGrenfell played host to Lachlan Valley veteran golfers last Thursday where most left happy with hospitality shown while some where not so due to the challenge of playing sand greens on a sloping and testing course. President of Forbes and...

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18 Apr 2025
Team returns to The Mountain for a great cause
Motorsport

Team returns to The Mountain for a great cause

Peter O’Donnell, Spinifex Recruiting and others support charity at Bathurst 6 Hour

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18 Apr 2025
The big scorers of Summer squash as semis near
Sport

The big scorers of Summer squash as semis near

News and results from Forbes Squash Club

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17 Apr 2025
Congratulations to our school sports achievers
Sport

Congratulations to our school sports achievers

The 2024 Forbes Sportsperson of the Year Association awards

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17 Apr 2025
Toby breaks records and meets idol at nationals
Sport

Toby breaks records and meets idol at nationals

Two Red Bend Athletes compete at Australian Junior Athletics Championships in Perth

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17 Apr 2025
Great day for local league legends
Rugby League

Great day for local league legends

Masters of the Mandagery returned to Eugowr

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11 Apr 2025
Eli's on way to rugby league success
Sport

Eli’s on way to rugby league success

Every month the Central West Credit Union celebrates a young sports achiever, and at the Sportsperson of the Year awards the spotlight was on Eli Bowden Boland. Eli was one of 33 players chosen to train in the NSW rugby league development squad in...

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20 Apr 2025
Harper wins SOYA president's award
Sport

Harper wins SOYA president’s award

A rising local soccer star has been recognised with the President’s Award at the annual Sportsperson of the Year Association dinner. Harper Piggott was selected in the Western NSW soccer team based in Bathurst, which means he travels to Bathurst...

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20 Apr 2025
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What's on in and around Forbes
Events

What’s on in and around Forbes

Events around the region

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18 Apr 2025
Smiling faces at the Boots and Bowties Ball
Events

Smiling faces at the Boots and Bowties Ball

A great night out in Eugowr

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17 Apr 2025
Furnace and Fundamentals to headline Cowal's 20th celebrations
Events

Furnace and Fundamentals to headline Cowal’s 20th celebrations

Evolution Mining’s Cowal Gold Operations celebrates 20 years with a West Wyalong concert

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17 Apr 2025
Top line up for Frost and Fire
Events

Top line up for Frost and Fire

Frost and Fire will feature an amazing line up of entertainment this June

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15 Apr 2025
Full throttle fun: Thousands roll through first Motor Show
Events

Full throttle fun: Thousands roll through first Motor Show

The first Amazing Motor Show has truly lived up to its name, firing on all cylinders with a full day of action and crowds that rolled in by the thousands. Peter Hodge, part of the event’s organising pit crew, said the day exceeded all expectations...

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20 Apr 2025
Rural
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Action packed Homegrown Parkes
Rural

Action packed Homegrown Parkes

Weekly Looking at Landcare column from Marg Applebee

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23 hours ago
One week until Homegrown Parkes
Rural

One week until Homegrown Parkes

Homegrown Parkes is one week away, check out what’s on offer

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19 Apr 2025
Born into the industry, Lockie's loving it
Rural

Born into the industry, Lockie’s loving it

You could say Lockie Miller was born into the livestock industry. He was riding alongside his Pop Kevin Miller from a young age, and from the time he did work experience with his business - Kevin Miller Whitty Lennon and Co - there was no looking...

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20 Apr 2025
One month until National Awards
Rural

One month until National Awards

By MARG APPLEBEECENTRAL WEST LACHLAN LANDCAREThere is just under a month to go until the 2025 Australian Tidy Towns Awards. The National Awards will be hosted in Beechworth, Victoria and will be an opportunity for us to showcase our projects that...

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20 Apr 2025
Cattle market mostly dearer, sheep hold fairly steady
Rural

Cattle market mostly dearer, sheep hold fairly steady

Weekly market reports from the Central West Livestock Exchange

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10 Apr 2025
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An amazing performance in Harden
Arts and Entertainment

An amazing performance in Harden

On Sunday April 6 at the Ross Memorial Uniting Church locals were entertained with an amazing performance by soprano Amelia Farrugia and pianist John Martin. The event was sponsored by Freeman Vineyards, Harden Regional Development Corporation, Ross...

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20 Apr 2025
McCormack Fighting for Upgrade of Murrumburrah's Roberts Park
Community

McCormack Fighting for Upgrade of Murrumburrah’s Roberts Park

Nationals Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack, says a Federal Coalition Government will contribute $1.5 million towards the construction of a new amenities block at Roberts Park in Murrumburrah.“The existing toilets at Roberts Park are more...

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20 Apr 2025
Funding applications are open now
Community

Funding applications are open now

Community groups in the Hilltops Council Local Government Area are invited to apply for funding through the Rye Park Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund. The fund opened for applications on Monday 31 March and will remain open for two months...

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20 Apr 2025
100 years of Young High School
Education

100 years of Young High School

The community that is Young High School all gathered in front of the building that started it all on the 7th of April 2025 to celebrate a century of teaching, learning and opportunity while reflecting on the journey that began with a courthouse 100...

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20 Apr 2025
Murrumburrah Student Honoured in ANZAC Writing Competition
Education

Murrumburrah Student Honoured in ANZAC Writing Competition

A local student has been acknowledged for his writing skill and understanding on the spirit of the ANZAC after winning a highly acclaimed acknowledgement by the Federal Member for Riverina. Michael McCormack was so impressed with Murrumburrah Public...

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20 Apr 2025
Join the Rivers of Carbon Team for a Boorowa River Planting Day
Community

Join the Rivers of Carbon Team for a Boorowa River Planting Day

Join the Rivers of Carbon team for a planting day to enhance biodiversity and water quality in the Boorowa River on Saturday May 10. Learn about river restoration and its impact on native species such as the Superb Parrot and Southern Pygmy...

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20 Apr 2025
Young students pay tribute to the Australian Light Horsemen
Education

Young students pay tribute to the Australian Light Horsemen

Students from Young High School and Hennessy Catholic College gathered on Campbell Street at 11 AM to pay their respects to the Chauvel Australian Light Horse Riders. The students stood in support as the riders passed through Young, honouring the...

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20 Apr 2025
mherv coming to Young this Thursday and Friday
Community

mherv coming to Young this Thursday and Friday

“Saving local lives” is the objective of the Rotary Men’s Health Education Rural Van (mherv) which thanks to the Rotary Club of Young is coming to our local area. mherv is operated by the Rotary Club of Warners Bay in collaboration with local...

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20 Apr 2025
New Cuddle Bed Installed at Harden Hospital to Support End-of-Life Care
Community

New Cuddle Bed Installed at Harden Hospital to Support End-of-Life Care

Harden Hospital’s acute ward has received a new ‘cuddle bed’ thanks to the Murrumburrah-Harden Hospital Auxiliary branch, which recently funded the purchase to support patients and their families during palliative care. Auxiliary members...

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20 Apr 2025