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Charlie Staines is now on an NRL development contract. Photo Penrith Panthers.

Next step: Staines signs NRL development contract with Panthers

Forbes junior Joel Thompson will captain the NRL Indigenous All Stars. Photo: NRL

Joel Thompson named to captain Indigenous All Stars

Peter Guthrie

Around the grounds...

Around the grounds...

Forbes Division: 4 Pennants team ready to play Steve Grallelis, Les Little, Stephen McAlister, Troy Howe and Stuart Thomas.

Barry Shine on song

Short Putt

Forbes Archery Club will be hosting their first shoot of the year on Sunday, February 9. File photo.

Lachlan River Archers take aim for first shoot of year

Brendan McCool

STUNNING: Follow the Midnight Sun through the Arctic Circle on a Viking Cruise from London to Bergen in Norway.

Last days: enter now to win a Scandinavian cruise

Major Kangaroo Island attractions such as Seal Bay Conservation Park, Raptor Domain and Little Sahara survived the bushfires unscathed.

'We're still here': Kangaroo Island rising from the ashes

Mark Chipperfield

Longboats wait to take people around the island from the main beach of
Perhentian Kecil. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Sounds like my idea of paradise

Michael Turtle

Sam Bailey, who is pictured with his wife Jenny, will share his story at the Garema gathering on March 5.

All welcome at rural gathering in Garema

St Thérèse of Lisieux. Photo: Sanctuaire de Lisieux

St Therese of Lisieux pilgrimage comes to Forbes

Lolo Lovina and Lolo the caravan stage are coming to Wheogo Park for Be Wildered on March 28.

Be Wildered: world's music comes to Forbes for one beautiful night

Sam Bailey, who is pictured with his wife Jenny, will share his story at the Garema gathering on March 5.

All welcome at rural gathering in Garema

Waste and Environment Specialist Hiral Patel is urging everyone to join in Clean Up Australia Day activities.

Join Clean Up Australia Day Sunday

I do I do I do: Thousands of people from across western NSW and around the world will be making their way to Trundle in May for the ABBA Festival. Photo: File

WHAT'S ONRelive the 80s and say thank you to the music

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

MILESTONE: Dubbo couple Taylar Osborne and Jack Browne and seven-month-old daughter Hollie Browne celebrate the purchase of their first home with real estate agent Adam Wells. Photo: SUPPLIED

How a young dad achieved his home ownership dream

Faye Wheeler

SAVINGS: $9 million has been saved by first home buyers entering market. Photo: FILE

$9 million saved by first home buyers entering market

Faye Wheeler

DREAM AWAY: The most expensive homes sold during 2019 in photos.

PHOTOSSee photos of the most expensive real estate sales of 2019

Nadine Morton

From left - Hilda McPherson, Ros Edwards, John Rogers and Marion McIntyre.

Bogan Gate CWA members surprise Hilda McPherson with life membership

Gail McKay, Publicity Officer

News from Sunshine Club

News from Sunshine Club

Green dream in a fragile land

Green dream in a fragile land

Michelle Haines Thomas

From left - Hilda McPherson, Ros Edwards, John Rogers and Marion McIntyre.

Bogan Gate CWA members surprise Hilda McPherson with life membership

Landcare sets goal for low-waste events

Landcare sets goal for low-waste events

Marg Applebee

Peter White Invites the community to a meet and greet for the opening of the Wiradjuri Men's Shed.

Coming soon: Forbes' own Wiradjuri Men's Shed

Brendan McCool

Forbes North kinders (front) Emme Lawson, Olivia Knight, Kaija Pettigrew, Rikaylee Antram and James Spence and their classmates ready for their ride on the bus.

Next generation of kinders learn bus safety

Road rule: What to do when passing a parked emergency vehicle with flashing lights is still causing confusion for some motorists.

The changed 'flashing light' NSW road rule still confuses some

STUNNING: Follow the Midnight Sun through the Arctic Circle on a Viking Cruise from London to Bergen in Norway.

Last days: enter now to win a Scandinavian cruise

Bega MP Andrew Constance says the bushfire emergency has forced him to reset his approach to politics. Photo: Adam McLean

IN DEPTHMP's fears for mental wellbeing of bushfire survivors

With the gang hook removed from its eye, the shark was released and swam away. Picture: Sea Life Aquarium.

Rescue mission to save snagged shark

Ben Langford

Tender and terrifying: this common centipede is curling itself around its young to protect them. Picture: Caleb Cluff.

This centipede is a crawling, caring mother

Caleb Cluff

I do I do I do: Thousands of people from across western NSW and around the world will be making their way to Trundle in May for the ABBA Festival. Photo: File

WHAT'S ONRelive the 80s and say thank you to the music

(Back) Cameron Gordon, Hamish Nicholson, Dempsey O'connell, Thompson Hurford, Joe Nicholson, Stirling Francis, Marcus Hardy (kneeling) coach James Metzling, Tom Glasson, George Field, Mac Glasson, Cayden Metzling and (front) Phoenix Hurford.

Forbes claims Western 12s cricket title

Fine Leg

Taking a look at the science of sneezing

OPINIONTaking a look at the science of sneezing

Dr Mary McMillan

SIGNIFICANT: As a new employee, it can be seriously difficult to break into an established clique in a workplace.

OPINIONFinding your place at work is important

Zoë Wundenberg

Climate policymakers must protect renters

OPINIONClimate policymakers must protect renters

Jacob Moir

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

LADY OF THE HOUSE: Miriam Margolyes as Aunt Prudence in Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, in cinemas nationally from February 27.

Dear Prudence comes out to play for unstoppable Miriam

Geraldine Cardozo

TURNING THE PAGE: Rosie Craven is living with early stage Alzheimer's but is now able to enjoy hobbies such as reading again thanks to a new clinical trial.

Everything is Rosie thanks to new Alzheimer's drug trial

Rowan Cowley

NSW will undertake a review of the TAFE training system and a possible HECS-style funding option.

Call for 'real' NSW TAFE change not review

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A third Victorian passenger from the Diamond Princess cruise ship has tested positive for COVID-19.

Seventh coronavirus case confirmed in Vic

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The senate has supported a Labor motion that Bettina Arndt be stripped of her Australia Day honour.

Senate backs push for Arndt to lose honour

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Home Affairs minister Peter Dutton has been quizzed about right-wing extremists in Australia.

We'll fight 'lunatic' extremists: Dutton

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Dionne Grills has been charged after a three-year-old Cairns boy was found dead inside a minibus.

Driver in boy's bus death: My life is over

Tracey Ferrier
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Protests were held around Australia opposing plans to drill off the Great Australian Bight.

Equinor ends Bight oil exploration project

Daniel McCulloch and Katina Curtis
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the coronavirus outbreak poses an 'unknown global shock'.

Coronavirus a global health crisis: PM

Daniel McCulloch and Katina Curtis
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ASIO boss Mike Burgess says the level of espionage in Australia is higher than during the Cold War.

Threat of foreign spies 'big wake up call'

Daniel McCulloch and Paul Osborne
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Cooma cattle lifted on the recent rain.

Feeder steers sold to $1510 at Cooma

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Major Sponsors: Bruce Mason and Debbie Bellamy, ANZ, Wagga Wagga.

Lock structure at Boorowa

Stephen Burns

Racing at Condobolin

Racing at Condobolin

Janian McMillan

GOING DOWN: Retirees face many money questions on the advisability of downsizing.

No easy answers to downsizing for retirees

The house that clay bricks built

The house that clay bricks built

CALMING INFLUENCE: Pheromones can help pets deal with stress and anxiety.

Using the call of nature to help fur kids cope with modern life

Lyndell Whyte