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The historic Grinsted Cup, with the figure of the renowned English cricket WG Grace on top.

Cricketers prepare to celebrate a century of Grinsted Cup

Forbes' Harry Scott making a break down the line during Saturday's under 16s trial match at Blayney. Photos: JUDE KEOGH

Rams show promise while shaking off rust

Max Stainkamph

Peter Hocking sends a bowl down the green.

From the bowling greens

The historic Grinsted Cup, with the figure of the renowned English cricket WG Grace on top.

Cricketers prepare to celebrate a century of Grinsted Cup

Raymond Smith and Feral Franky at the Forbes kennels.

Feral Franky qualifies for Paws of Thunder final

Darcy Mannion, Ian Simmonds, Nathan Clarke and Michelle Whiley hard at work at the Bedgerabong grounds.

Countdown to picnics on

Why Sicily is a must-see destination in Italy

Why Sicily is a must-see destination in Italy

Nicole Phillips

Tourism Australia is attempting to attract visitors to parts of the country that have not been impacted by bushfires. Pictures: Shutterstock

How to help tourism rise from the ashes

Michael Turtle

The Barossa Valley - one of my favourite places.

The lovely and perplexing Barossa

John Rozentals

Beon Energy Solutions general manager Glen Thomson (centre) at the opening of the Karadoc solar project.

Solar project brings opportunities

Darcy Mannion, Ian Simmonds, Nathan Clarke and Michelle Whiley hard at work at the Bedgerabong grounds.

Countdown to picnics on

The historic Grinsted Cup, with the figure of the renowned English cricket WG Grace on top.

Cricketers prepare to celebrate a century of Grinsted Cup

Beon Energy Solutions general manager Glen Thomson (centre) at the opening of the Karadoc solar project.

Solar project brings opportunities

Konnor, Hayden, Logan, Anderson, Eila and Maya were having lots of fun at the rock painting workshop.

Let the school holiday fun continue

Brendan McCool

Committee members Monica Wren, Di Gill, Fiona Ferguson, Caron Chester, Leigh Bartholomaeus and Marg Applebee. Absent are Catriona McAuliffe, Kimberley Ryan and Marg Duggan.

Looking at Landcare: Forbes to host rural women

Marg Applebee

Have a break: This summer explore more of our vast continent without worrying about network coverage. With Pennytel you can get 98.8 per cent coverage across Australia's populated areas.

Keeping covered this summer

Helping hands: Chiropractic Life's Dr Bernie Haberman discusses the treatment options available with Mr Mark Hodges. Photo: Supplied.

Help putting the spark back into life

Andrew Lotherington

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Emma Brown

Have a break: This summer explore more of our vast continent without worrying about network coverage. With Pennytel you can get 98.8 per cent coverage across Australia's populated areas.

Keeping covered this summer

Leadership qualities: Kate Venables was one of the first managers in Australia to receive Chartered Manager accreditation.

The making of a leader

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The time leading up to Christmas is rife with offers too good to resist. So make the most of them early, like this Nokia phone offer from Pennytel, which can help you prepare for the good times ahead and even finish your shopping.

'Tis the way to stay in touch this Christmas

RENTAL MARKET: The region's most expensive place to rent revealed in new data. Photo: FILE

Region's rising rental costs, with one town jumping by 14 per cent

Nadine Morton

REAL ESTATE: Here's what $350,000 will buy you around the Central West and Orana. Photo: FILE

PHOTOSWhat $350,000 buys you around the Central West, Orana

Nadine Morton

TAKING CARE: Animals, just like people, can be seriously affected by smoke haze.

Helping animals cope with those not-so-happy, hazy days

RSPCA

Kevin Watts, Amber McDonald, Kylie Sherritt and Matthew White were congratulated by Superintendent Peter Rolands for their hard work and dedication.

Paramedics' long service recognised

Brendan McCool

Konnor, Hayden, Logan, Anderson, Eila and Maya were having lots of fun at the rock painting workshop.

Let the school holiday fun continue

Brendan McCool

TAKING CARE: Animals, just like people, can be seriously affected by smoke haze.

Helping animals cope with those not-so-happy, hazy days

Committee members Monica Wren, Di Gill, Fiona Ferguson, Caron Chester, Leigh Bartholomaeus and Marg Applebee. Absent are Catriona McAuliffe, Kimberley Ryan and Marg Duggan.

Looking at Landcare: Forbes to host rural women

Marg Applebee

Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. Photo Elvy Quirk.

Local Garden Club news

Elvy Quirk

Forbes' Harry Scott making a break down the line during Saturday's under 16s trial match at Blayney. Photos: JUDE KEOGH

Rams show promise while shaking off rust

Think you might have "survivor guilt"? Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAThink the Summer of the Not-So-Random Apocalypse didn't impact you? Think again

HAY NOW: Cowell farmer Brenton Smith welcomes the donation as feed dries up in the district.

Hay arrives in Cowell following benefit concert

Sheila Bower looks over the remains of what was her car port, including a speaker which flew more than 30 feet. Picture: Kate Healy

Burrumbeet unofficially records more than 200mm of rain in a few hours

Photo: Sandra Buchler

PHOTOSDozens of photos from the dust storm that descended on the region

Nadine Morton

A personalised plea from one man to the PM asks him to join the dots "if only for God's sake". Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAPlease Mr Morrison, if only for God's sake, join the dots

Throwback Thursday | to January of 2000

Throwback Thursday | to January of 2000

Konnor, Hayden, Logan, Anderson, Eila and Maya were having lots of fun at the rock painting workshop.

Let the school holiday fun continue

Brendan McCool

Ole! Ole! Or actually not, as the case may be

OPINIONOle! Ole! Or actually not, as the case may be

Janine Graham

Think you might have "survivor guilt"? Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAThink the Summer of the Not-So-Random Apocalypse didn't impact you? Think again

Janine Graham

Trolling: Social media has its obvious benefits, but it also has a darker and dangerous side.

OPINIONFacing the thin line between fact and fiction

Brendan Lee

MULTI-LEVEL: The Smart Road vertical village will comprise 77 independent living apartments and community amenities, including a Montessori Early Learning Centre.

Vertical living: A smart idea for generations

Geraldine Cardozo

REUNITED: Valda Dawson (left) with cousin, and neighbour, Dorothy Wallis.

Cousins reunited after six decades

Geraldine Cardozo

JUST LOVING IT: See Aussie singing legend John Paul Young. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

JPY shares the love

Cheryl Field

Bridget McKenzie reportedly awarded a shooting club $36,000 without declaring she was a member.

PM sends sports scandal to department boss

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NSW fire authorities are again bracing for the danger from extreme heat coupled with strong winds.

Soaring temps to increase NSW fire danger

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Health screenings will be ramped up at Australian airports for the deadly coronavirus.

Health experts to greet flights from China

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Tracey Bridgewater is on trial for killing her partner after he attacked her and her parents.

Stabbed WA man attacked partner, parents

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A man has been fined $800 for urinating on Sydney's Anzac Memorial.

Man fined for peeing on Sydney memorial

Tiffanie Turnbull
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Former Victoria Police commissioner Simon Overland has been accused of destroying reputations.

Police corruption compromised Mokbel cases

Karen Sweeney
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Yellow Wiggle, Greg Page, has been sent home after heart surgery, following an on-stage collapse.

Yellow Wiggle discharged from hospital

Steven Trask

Communications minister Paul Fletcher says phone services have to be resilient during bushfires.

Telco watchdog to review bushfire response

Finbar O'Mallon

Blueberry grower Kelly Potts, Sandy Beach via Coffs Harbour, has access to recycled town water and managed well during last year's terrible drought. She is also finding success with native bee pollination and humic acids.

Berries chase water security

Jamie Brown
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Former sport minister Bridget McKenzie. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

McKenzie may have breached ministerial standards: former Supreme Court justice

Katie Burgess

Rain damage on Kangaroo Creek Road after more than 250mm of rain fell near Grafton.

Storm rain scours roads damaged by bushfires

NO BEEF: McDonald's new veggie burger is a straight-up-and-down vegetable patty, not a beef look-a-like.

When's a veggie burger a real veggie burger?

Shan Goodwin

Should lamington-flavoured hot cross buns be a thing?

Should lamington-flavoured hot cross buns be a thing?

Do your research pre-build

Do your research pre-build