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Breaking news - Forbes Advocate
Tourism
Auction ends era as McFeeters' incredible car collection sold
News
Forbes swelters through seven-day scorcher
News
Celeste Gavin honoured for her contribution to Eugowra
Celeste is Eugowra's Young Citizen of the Year
News
Congratulations Chloe Little, Young Citizen of the Year
Forbes High School captain and Youth Action Team member recognised on Australia Day.
News
John Schrader our Citizen of the Year
Dedication to community honoured at local Australia Day awards
News
Maureen Field pays tribute to 'great team' for honour
Long-serving CanAssist Forbes treasurer is our Senior Citizen of the Year.
News
Environment
Planting seeds for the future: Join Next Gen Nature
Kate Nixon has secured funding to launch youth-focused environmental program
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
Events
Pedalling for country kids through the central west
Royal Far west's Ride for Country Kids is coming to Parkes and Forbes
Madeline Blackstock
Events
Forbes calls to balance the scales on International Women's Day
What's happening in Forbes on International Women's Day 2026
Events
New to Forbes? You're invited to council welcome
The biennial event is on Thursday 19 February
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
MARKET REPORTS
Lamb prices rise, extra heavyweights range from $320 to $370/head
Weekly market reports from the Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange
Education
Remember road safety as our children return to school
Councils issue reminder with school to resume on Monday, 2 February
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ATHLETICS
Vashti smashes javelin record at country titles
Athletes run, jump and throw their way through country championships, now off to regionals
Sport
Duncan claims his third Forbes Flatlands championship
Hang gliders from 10 nations competed in Forbes in January.
Bowls
Bowls rep honours for Geoff Williams
This week's news and results from Forbes Sports and Recreation Club aka The Bowlie
RAILWAY BOWLS
Club Championships begin to shape-up
Despite scorching temperatures, a few committed bowlers braved the heat for a championship triples match
Andrew Trotman
Cricket
Boundary blitz in Super 8s grand final
The Tom Caldwell-led CMS side won the long weekend carnival
People and Lifestyle
Lifetime of teaching, volunteering earns Laurie an OAM
OAM honour for Laurie Ashcroft for his service to the community of Parkes
Madeline Blackstock
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
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
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
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
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
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
Parkes Elvis Festival
Three decades in the making: Festival founders meet Priscilla Presley
Could the woman herself be Parkes-bound? 'Never say never'
Council
Rex owes Parkes Council thousands
New funding program offers hope regional councils might be compensated for Rex's debts
Christine Little
News
Jobs to go at CSIRO, unknown if Parkes is affected
It's unknown if staff at the Parkes Observatory will be affected
Christine Little
Police and Courts
Billings pleads guilty to murder
Guilty plea in domestic violence murder of Forbes mum Molly Ticehurst
News
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
News
Work begins on new, safer Graddle Creek Bridge
Community
AUSTRALIA DAY
Heat doesn't stop Australia Day celebrations
Forbes celebrated Australia Day beside the lake with a community breakfast
Community
Ambassador's message of hope, care and community for Australia Day
Community
Weekend wrapped in Christmas joy
Town Hall was aglow for Rotary Ipmoea's Christmas Tree Festival
Community
Courts swing back into action in Trundle
The Trundle Berryman Oval courts are officially complete but the improvements don't stop there
Rural
Rural
Morrisons' flock impresses at "solid" first cross ewe sale
Rural
Reforms prompt regional caution
Farmers, MPs say changes risk unintended consequences for lawful owners
Rural
Timing was everything in dry 2025
Crunching the numbers on the year's rainfall in our region
Christine Little
