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Find treasures at Saturday's Vintage and Collectables Fair

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Radio play brings Wenz story to life

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Next generation of riders shines at Pony Club

Pony Club's two-day showjumping and gymkhana event a success

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Two partners shortlisted to restore Great Western Highway at Victoria Pass

NSW Government says closure will extend beyond June, with timeframe for reopening to be announced once a fix is found.

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What's on in and around Forbes

Your local and regional events guide

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New-look Anytime Fitness welcomes you to grand opening

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Elected Coalition to repeal Labor tax changes

Tax indexation, measured immigration and housing all key areas in Angus Taylor's budget reply.

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Ride for Royal Far West to finish in Forbes

Cyclists ready to ride around our region for country kids - welcome them in to Forbes on Tuesday afternoon.

Events

Ball to help build a bright future and new centre for Trundle kids

The Trundle Children's Centre premises is in disrepair so they're hosting a fundraising ball to help them build whole new centre

Police and Courts

Hando joins force in own backyard

Working in his hometown was the deciding factor for Mike Hando when it came to joining the police force

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Finley finds his voice thanks to Royal Far West

The Gibbons family in Parkes struggled to access a speech pathologist, then they heard about Royal Far West

Infrastructure and Transport

End of the line for Inland Rail

Parkes mayor shocked by decision to stop Inland Rail at Parkes and not continue to Brisbane

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Police confirm identity after body found in nature reserve

Investigations under Strike Force Doberta remain ongoing and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.

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When every second counts: SES volunteers test life-saving skills in rescue challenge

Volunteers from Forbes and Parkes SES units compete in State Road Crash Rescue Challenge

Sport

Fast-paced contest, big win in Forbes Foxes' first games of 2026

The team has welcomed new recruits to the core group that went all the way to the grand final in 2025.

Sport

Pennants bowlers ready for contest

News and results from Forbes Sports and Recreation Club

Sport

Funding a game-changer for Grinsted and all who use it

$300,000 for lights for Grinsted Oval

Sport

Match to remember: Rugby firsts back in winners circle

Months of building work came together for a win for the Platypi.

Sport

Magpies swoop at Mother's Day derby

Forbes dominated all four grades on their first home game of the 2026 rugby league season.

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Forbes to host historic Western ladies golf tournament

The annual tournament is on from Tuesday, 12 May to Thursday 14 May.

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Parkes teacher a RAS Champion

Kristen Temessl from Parkes has been announced a Champion of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW

Events

Abba-solutely fabba-ulous: Trundle Festival makes spectacular return

Trundle ABBA Festival draws hundreds of fans upon its return in 2026 and it will be back

Events

ABBA Festival returns this weekend

Mamma Mia! The 2026 Trundle ABBA Festival is finally here after the beloved event was cancelled last year

Infrastructure and Transport

Solar hybrid farm leading the charge in a national first

Parkes will soon host the country's first large-scale solar and battery hybrid power plant

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Time’s up for daylight saving, says campaigner

Long-time advocate Judy O’Brien calls on the government to end daylight saving time for good

Energy from Waste

Parliamentary Inquiry comes to Parkes

A public hearing and forum are coming to Parkes as part of the Parliamentary Inquiry on Proposed Energy from Waste Facilities

Events

ABBA show will go on amid fuel concerns

Trundle ABBA Festival organisers encourages fans to plan ahead because "Trundle wants you here"

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Energy from Waste project now state significant

Energy from Waste facility proposed for Parkes is now a State Significant Development

People and Lifestyle

Small plastic, big problem: Art makes waste visible

See Shani Nottingham's exhibit at the Grenfell Art Gallery until 8 April

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Small plastic, big problem: Art makes waste visible

Infrastructure and Transport

Every section of Inland Rail in NSW now approved

The approval of the last 15km of the Inland Rail line in NSW marks a significant milestone

CENTRAL WEST ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY

New mission back to the moon

Central West Astronomical Society talks about NASA’s new program to return humans to the moon

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SES Disaster Rescue Challenge heads to Parkes

NSW SES will host its 2026 Disaster Rescue Challenge in Parkes

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