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Auction ends era as McFeeters' incredible car collection sold

Auction ends era as McFeeters' incredible car collection sold

Auction ends era as McFeeters' incredible car collection sold

Forbes swelters through seven-day scorcher

Forbes swelters through seven-day scorcher

Forbes swelters through seven-day scorcher

Trundle ABBA Festival

Dust off the flares, Trundle is ready to dance again

The Trundle ABBA Festival is back in the main street, tickets on sale now, don't miss out

Madeline Blackstock

Dust off the flares, Trundle is ready to dance again

Dust off the flares, Trundle is ready to dance again

Planting seeds for the future: Join Next Gen Nature

Kate Nixon has secured funding to launch youth-focused environmental program

Planting seeds for the future: Join Next Gen Nature

Planting seeds for the future: Join Next Gen Nature

Pedalling for country kids through the central west

Royal Far west's Ride for Country Kids is coming to Parkes and Forbes

Madeline Blackstock

Pedalling for country kids through the central west

Pedalling for country kids through the central west

Level 3 water restrictions for those on Forbes to Tottenham pipeline

Level 3 water restrictions effective immediately for those in the west and north west of the Parkes Shire

Level 3 water restrictions for those on Forbes to Tottenham pipeline

Level 3 water restrictions for those on Forbes to Tottenham pipeline

News

Temora Independent

Critical incident declared as police continue manhunt

Police believe that wanted man Julian Ingram has been assisted to evade police by associates in Lake Cargelligo district and its surrounds since the incident on 22 January.

Critical incident declared as police continue manhunt

Critical incident declared as police continue manhunt

LOOKING AT LANDCARE

Landcare coming to Forbes, Trundle, Peak Hill

Indigenous chef Mindy Woods will headline four community events in Central West Lachlan, sharing her culinary expertise and passion for native foods on Saturday, 21 February, in collaboration with Central West Lachlan Landcare

Marg Applebee

Landcare coming to Forbes, Trundle, Peak Hill

Landcare coming to Forbes, Trundle, Peak Hill

MARKET REPORTS

More than 49,000 sheep yarded, lambs lift up to $10

Weekly market reports from the Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange

More than 49,000 sheep yarded, lambs lift up to $10

More than 49,000 sheep yarded, lambs lift up to $10

Forbes View looks to new year with president Judy Kerr

Forbes View looks to new year with president Judy Kerr

Forbes View looks to new year with president Judy Kerr

Forbes North's new program to support transition to school

Little Learners starts in February

Forbes North's new program to support transition to school

Forbes North's new program to support transition to school

Locals shortlisted for pharmacy awards

Flannery's and Life Pharmacy staff named finalists in Independent Pharmacies Australia retail excellence awards.

Locals shortlisted for pharmacy awards

Locals shortlisted for pharmacy awards

Australia Day speaker Caitlin Herbert on success, community, and staying in Eugowra

Australia Day speaker Caitlin Herbert on success, community, and staying in Eugowra

Australia Day speaker Caitlin Herbert on success, community, and staying in Eugowra

Rebuilt together: Eugowra celebrates restored and improved self-care units

Residents and community members gathered for breakfast on Australia Day.

Rebuilt together: Eugowra celebrates restored and improved self-care units

Rebuilt together: Eugowra celebrates restored and improved self-care units

Sport

Close scoring in golf's 4BBB event

Close scoring in golf's 4BBB event

Close scoring in golf's 4BBB event

Bert Bayley, Kerry Roach our bowls champions

News and results from The Bowlie

Bert Bayley, Kerry Roach our bowls champions

Bert Bayley, Kerry Roach our bowls champions

West Wyalong ends Bogan Gate's Grinsted Cup reign

Parkes the next challenger

West Wyalong ends Bogan Gate's Grinsted Cup reign

West Wyalong ends Bogan Gate's Grinsted Cup reign

Forbes XI secure Western Zone Plate

Seyffer fires 107 off 60 in man of match effort

Forbes XI secure Western Zone Plate

Forbes XI secure Western Zone Plate

ATHLETICS

Vashti smashes javelin record at country titles

Athletes run, jump and throw their way through country championships, now off to regionals

Vashti smashes javelin record at country titles

Vashti smashes javelin record at country titles

Duncan claims his third Forbes Flatlands championship

Hang gliders from 10 nations competed in Forbes in January.

Duncan claims his third Forbes Flatlands championship

Duncan claims his third Forbes Flatlands championship

Regional

Parkes Elvis Festival

Love for Elvis lingers on long after festival

26,000 Elvis fans are estimated to have filled the streets of Parkes to celebrate five unforgettable days

Love for Elvis lingers on long after festival

Love for Elvis lingers on long after festival

Parkes Elvis Festival

Dean Z is back: First details of 2027 festival already revealed

Exciting headline act and a collaboration with Universal Pictures have been revealed for next year's festival

Dean Z is back: First details of 2027 festival already revealed

Dean Z is back: First details of 2027 festival already revealed

Parkes Elvis Festival

Can’t Help Falling in Love with Elvis parade

All the love from this year's Parkes Elvis Festival street parade part 2

Can’t Help Falling in Love with Elvis parade

Can’t Help Falling in Love with Elvis parade

Parkes Elvis Festival

Events you simply can’t miss at the Parkes Elvis Festival

Don't know what to do first at the Parkes Elvis Festival? We have some suggestions for you

Christine Little

Events you simply can’t miss at the Parkes Elvis Festival

Events you simply can’t miss at the Parkes Elvis Festival

Parkes Elvis Festival

Jumpsuits fit for a king, made with love

Sewing shop Sew and Go has been very busy making jumpsuits for the 2026 Festival

Madeline Blackstock

Jumpsuits fit for a king, made with love

Jumpsuits fit for a king, made with love

Parkes Elvis Festival

Female ETA joins largest UETA line-up

With 21 contestants it's possibly the largest field in the festival's history of the UETA competition, and there's a female ETA among them

Female ETA joins largest UETA line-up

Female ETA joins largest UETA line-up

Parkes Elvis Festival

Three decades in the making: Festival founders meet Priscilla Presley

Could the woman herself be Parkes-bound? 'Never say never'

Three decades in the making: Festival founders meet Priscilla Presley

Three decades in the making: Festival founders meet Priscilla Presley

Rex owes Parkes Council thousands

New funding program offers hope regional councils might be compensated for Rex's debts

Christine Little

Rex owes Parkes Council thousands

Rex owes Parkes Council thousands

Jobs to go at CSIRO, unknown if Parkes is affected

It's unknown if staff at the Parkes Observatory will be affected

Christine Little

Jobs to go at CSIRO, unknown if Parkes is affected

Jobs to go at CSIRO, unknown if Parkes is affected

Police and Courts

Billings pleads guilty to murder

Guilty plea in domestic violence murder of Forbes mum Molly Ticehurst

Billings pleads guilty to murder

Billings pleads guilty to murder

Rex to keep flying as creditors approve Air T takeover

Creditors vote for US-based Air T to take ownership of Regional Express Holdings (Rex)

Christine Little

Rex to keep flying as creditors approve Air T takeover

Rex to keep flying as creditors approve Air T takeover

Work begins on new, safer Graddle Creek Bridge

Work begins on new, safer Graddle Creek Bridge

Work begins on new, safer Graddle Creek Bridge

Community

LOOKING AT LANDCARE

Commitment to environment earns Margot Australia Day honour

Margot Jolly, chair of Central West Lachlan Landcare, has been awarded the Parkes Shire Environmental Citizen of the Year

Marg Applebee

Commitment to environment earns Margot Australia Day honour

Commitment to environment earns Margot Australia Day honour

AUSTRALIA DAY

Heat doesn't stop Australia Day celebrations

Forbes celebrated Australia Day beside the lake with a community breakfast

Heat doesn't stop Australia Day celebrations

Heat doesn't stop Australia Day celebrations

Ambassador's message of hope, care and community for Australia Day

Ambassador's message of hope, care and community for Australia Day

Ambassador's message of hope, care and community for Australia Day

Weekend wrapped in Christmas joy

Town Hall was aglow for Rotary Ipmoea's Christmas Tree Festival

Weekend wrapped in Christmas joy

Weekend wrapped in Christmas joy

Rural

MARKET REPORTS

Lamb prices rise, extra heavyweights range from $320 to $370/head

Weekly market reports from the Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange

Lamb prices rise, extra heavyweights range from $320 to $370/head

Lamb prices rise, extra heavyweights range from $320 to $370/head

Morrisons' flock impresses at "solid" first cross ewe sale

$Morrisons' flock impresses at \"solid\" first cross ewe sale$

$Morrisons' flock impresses at \"solid\" first cross ewe sale$

Reforms prompt regional caution

Farmers, MPs say changes risk unintended consequences for lawful owners

Reforms prompt regional caution

Reforms prompt regional caution