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Denis Culley, Barry Parker, Garry Collits and Ken Sanderson happy after their game and about to check their score cards.

A race to top spot for Saturday's golfers in Forbes

Peter Webb for VC Reid in the B Grade grand final.

Trundle Ducks take out B Grade cricket decider

The Forbes junior sides will figure prominently in this weekend's cricket grand finals. Pictured is Forbes batsman Thomas Brindle.

Achesons in 17s cricket grand final on Friday night

Denis Culley, Barry Parker, Garry Collits and Ken Sanderson happy after their game and about to check their score cards.

A race to top spot for Saturday's golfers in Forbes

TRY TIME: Joel Thompson will be hoping to celebrate his 200th NRL game on Saturday with a try, and a win, against the Roosters. Photo: AAP

'Thankful' Thompson prepares to bring up huge NRL milestone against premiers

Nick McGrath

Gala day for netballers in Forbes on Saturday

In the 1970's they promise to love them for ever more. ABBA lovers are doing just that as they prepare for the 2019 Trundle ABBA festival on May 4.

Having the time of your life at Trundle's ABBA 2019

The marquee for the President's Lunch is ready to go and Forbes Rugby Union President Rhys Woods is excited for tomorrow's event.

1000 people to gather on Saturday for Rugby President's Lunch

Brendan McCool

Abbey Wienke from West Wyalong sorting cattle at the Forbes clinic.

Great interest in ranch sorting comp

In the 1970's they promise to love them for ever more. ABBA lovers are doing just that as they prepare for the 2019 Trundle ABBA festival on May 4.

Having the time of your life at Trundle's ABBA 2019

Lucia Bilsborough riding her pony “Rain”, practising jumping at a rally day.

Eugowra Pony Club's 2019 competition day this Sunday

(Front) Jye Bush, Hydee Fairley and Iris Walker. (Back) Will Boyton, Noah Morley, Kye Kavannaugh, Marley Kollias, Charlie Gallagher and Alex Lemon.

Netball starts with come and try day

Start to finish: Pioneer Brewing Co. are one of five breweries in Australia who grow their malting grain and are the only one in the eastern mainland. Photo: Supplied.

Pioneers in the industry

Andrew Lotherington

Start them young: Music can improve brain function with children most positively impacted between birth and age seven.

Music expands the mind

Elizabeth Habermann

Car choice: Vehicles that are a little higher than ordinary hatches and sedans (but certainly not too high either) can be a bit easier for adults to get into and out of.

We always need transport

Sam Hollier

Start to finish: Pioneer Brewing Co. are one of five breweries in Australia who grow their malting grain and are the only one in the eastern mainland. Photo: Supplied.

Pioneers in the industry

KEEP IT GREEN: Turf apprentice Luke Giles ... understanding lawn care can help your lawn looking good at home too.

Which one is right for your backyard?

SORTED: Backpack, lunchbox and drink bottle are essential items for the school day. Handy pockets are a sensible idea too. Check the pack isn't too heavy.

It’s the final countdown

REAL ESATE: Looking to invest in the Central West? New data from Suburbanite shows where you should avoid. Photo: FILE

Looking to invest in the Central West? Here's where to avoid

Nadine Morton

DREAM AWAY: Central West’s most expensive homes in 2018 – in photos. Photos: DOMAIN

Central West’s most expensive homes in 2018 – in photos

Nadine Morton

HOUSE PRICES: The median home prices for your town revealed in the latest Domain report. Photo: FILE

Median home prices for your town revealed: How much did you pay?

Nadine Morton

Kye Kennaugh, Matthew Higgins and Will Cheney were having lots of fun being covered in colour at Forbes Public's fun run.

Your photos from Forbes Public School's Fun Run

Students at Forbes High School were able to test their driving skills when Rotary brought their driving simulator to the school.

Putting learners on the right track

Women's gathering: Sharing life skills for women

Kye Kennaugh, Matthew Higgins and Will Cheney were having lots of fun being covered in colour at Forbes Public's fun run.

Your photos from Forbes Public School's Fun Run

The Boys To The Bush will be heading to Forbes each school holiday period to help disengaged boys get back to the basics. Photo supplied.

Bringing Boys to the Bush interested in Forbes

The marquee for the President's Lunch is ready to go and Forbes Rugby Union President Rhys Woods is excited for tomorrow's event.

1000 people to gather on Saturday for Rugby President's Lunch

Brendan McCool

Kye Kennaugh, Matthew Higgins and Will Cheney were having lots of fun being covered in colour at Forbes Public's fun run.

Your photos from Forbes Public School's Fun Run

Morrison gives his version of talks in tense interview with Waleed Aly

Photo: WSL/Matt Dunbar

The master, Kelly Slater, surfs on

George Barnes and Netty Shalles have raised $2,100 for the Leukaemia Foundation's World's Greast Shave.

George and Netty join World's Greatest Shave for A Cure

Anita Morrison with merit award recipients Jade Page, Brooke Kelly, Andie Hodder, Ellie Flick, Ellie Glasson.

SOYA 2019: Spotlight on our junior sports achievers

Special guest Alana Thomas congratulates Forbes Advocate Sportsperson of the Year Tom Drane.

Forbes Sportperson of the Year Awards make it a trio of wins for track star Tom

Jude, Tim and Aliesha Bray were all having a fun time at St Laurence's annual fete.

Your photos at St Laurence's annual fete

ON THE BALLOT: Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party candidate Phil Donato.

State election candidate profiles: Phil Donato, Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party | Video

A nation mourns: People gather at a memorial near the Al Noor mosque to pay tribute to the victims of the Christchurch terror attacks. Photo Michael Cummings

New Zealand's tears fall on agitated waters

Michael Cummings
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Should humans be allowed to reproduce?

John Malouff

Celebrating Reconciliation Week: Smoking Ceremony from the Back to Bulgandramine Festival in 2016.

Working together with Peak Hill Aboriginal party to celebrate Reconciliation week

Marg Applebee

End-of-life doula Helen Callanan

Doulas provide support for the dying

Eileen Wood

ON REFLECTION: Simon Cullen with the Lookinglass artifical intelligence mirror.

AI mirror monitors Parkinson’s signs

BE SAFE: If you find it is too tricky or unsafe to fit a smoke alarm yourself, contact your nearest Fire and Rescue NSW station for advice.

Be alarmed about fire risk

Welfare programs need 3-5 year funding cycles to tackle disadvantage : parliamentary committee

Long-term funding helps welfare programs

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Andrew Knox survived and four patients died after having chemotherapy once a day instead of twice.

SA coroner recommends chemo system changes

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NSW Opposition Leader Michael Daley returned to Allianz Stadium on his last day of campaigning.

Daley returns to stadiums at campaign end

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Murder victim Danielle Miller was found dead in her Greenslopes, Brisbane, home.

Man found guilty of murdering Brisbane mum

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NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has no issue with the Nationals preferencing the Liberal Democrats.

NSW premier under fire over preferences

Tom Rabe
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Singer Tina Arena has been appointed a member of the Australia Council for three years.

Tina Arena appointed to peak arts body

Marnie Banger
2hrs ago

New federal agency raises $315m to lend for development of affordable housing.

Affordable housing body offers first loans

Marnie Banger
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Jesse Phan has been jailed for killing another resident at a Melbourne Salvation Army crisis home.

Vic man jailed over 'spilt milk' killing

Rick Goodman
2hrs ago

Southern Basin Communities president Wade Northausen is on a mission to change the status quo and upset the 2007 Water Act.

Southern basin blues: a fight to the bitter end

Daniel Pedersen
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Albury Gold Cup meeting called off after rain hits track

John Ellicott
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What matters to The Land readers this election

Samantha Townsend

Your weekly travel inspiration

Business as usual: Peppers Blue on Blue.

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Qualia: Exclusive packages for Hamilton Island Race Week.

Do you need some travel inspiration?

John Rozentals

Many hands: If you plan ahead, stay organised and have many helping hands, then moving day will be somewhat stress-free.

How to move house stress-free

COMPACT HOMES: Tony Skinner builds tiny houses out of shipping containers. Picture: DARREN HOWE

Big dreams of tiny living for Tiny House Festival

Elspeth Kernebone

Tantalising recipe supplied by australianbeef.com.au/

Try this: Asian slaw salad with marinated beef