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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

Organisers are expecting 1000 guests for this year's Forbes Rugby Club President's Lunch.

Rugby Club gets ready for annual President's Lunch

Brendan McCool
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Lilyann Mason-Spice is our Young Citizen of the Year

Lilyann Mason-Spice is our Young Citizen of the Year

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

(Front) Alicia Niven, Meg Hunter and Hannah Ross, (Back) Kahlia Hayes, Elise Jackson and Georgia Wells.

The Long Run steps up in Forbes Australia Day Race

Colin Hodges

Visitor: Visitor Will Clayton (Bowral) all smiles after a round with locals Craig Barrett, Al Rees and Steve Uphill.

Alf Davies fires it up

Even in areas untouched by the fires, beds are empty and jobs are on the line. Picture: Shutterstock

You can help save thousands of jobs with just one holiday

Peter Lynch

TIME TO GO BUSH: Head out to the regional areas and support communities get back on their feet. Picture: Shutterstock

Seven reasons to take a break in the bush

Peter Lynch

Lyndall Dykes (left) and Melanie Browne have restarted their workshops in Coffs Harbour.

Six places on the Mid North Coast ready to welcome you

Teresa Ooi

Organisers are expecting 1000 guests for this year's Forbes Rugby Club President's Lunch.

Rugby Club gets ready for annual President's Lunch

Brendan McCool
1hr ago

The Bedgerabong church.

Annual Bedgerabong thanksgiving service

A previous evening market. Photo supplied.

Markets to make a difference

Organisers are expecting 1000 guests for this year's Forbes Rugby Club President's Lunch.

Rugby Club gets ready for annual President's Lunch

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Janet Moxey. Photo Stock and Land Journal.

Australia Day: what's on in Eugowra

Judy Smith

The view from Mount Nangar Lookout. Photo supplied.

Looking at Landcare: exploring our national parks

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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'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

Op Shop opens after break.

Op Shop opens for 2020

HAPPY TIMES: Cobweb in his prime. He loved his garden ... it was his kingdom.

Love and loss ... the price we are willing to pay for our pets

Lyndell Whyte

Rob Shannon, Maree Yapp, David Acheson and Ro Burns are excited to get their projects going with the help of CASP funding.

Grant to share art, culture

Op Shop opens after break.

Op Shop opens for 2020

The late Val Death.

Vale Valerie Death of Eugowra

Australia Day Picnic in the Park.

Australia Day in Forbes: what's on

Wala Wildlife near Ballarat, Victoria, supported wildlife organisations in fire-affected areas.

Heroes of the home front: your messages of thanks

Glenbrook star: Ex-St Columba's College student and songwriter Justine Eltakchi (right) with singer Casey Donovan. Donovan will perform Eltakchi's song which is in contention for a slot on Eurovision.

Casey Donovan takes songwriter on Eurovision dream

Suzette Sheiles, Mal Smith and David Nock were enjoying the morning at the Australia Day Breakfast.

Rotary breakfast and awards start Australia Day 2020 celebrations

Forbes' NSW Fire and Rescue won parade honours for their float, which incorporated a century or more of firefighting history.

Forbes Australia Day parade makes a comeback

SCALE: Moored in Geiranger at the head of Geirangerfjord, after passing by stunning cliffs and small Norwegian villages.

Entries open: win a Scandinavian cruise with Viking

(Front) Alicia Niven, Meg Hunter and Hannah Ross, (Back) Kahlia Hayes, Elise Jackson and Georgia Wells.

The Long Run steps up in Forbes Australia Day Race

Colin Hodges

Walking shark Hemiscyllium halmahera. Photo:Mark Erdmann

Fish called wander: New walking sharks discovered off Australia's coast

The Brown family on Corrigans Beach, Batehaven, New Year's Eve.

Heroes of the home front: your messages of thanks

When PR magic conspires on centre court

OPINIONWhen PR magic conspires on centre court

Janine Graham

UNSUNG HEROES: Too often, we take Australia's fine hospitals and the staff that make it all possible for granted.

OPINIONHealthy respect for our hospitals grows

Father Brendan Lee

When the tracking throws up an anomaly. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAWhen one story from 2014 is news again

Simon McCarthy

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

Around 400 Australian citizens have registered to be evacuated from Wuhan, in central China.

Aust eyes cases of virus outside of China

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BUY LOCAL: The industry is urging Tasmanians and Tasmanian restaurants to buy Tasmanian seafood as the industry grapples with China clopsing its imports. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Coronavirus impact on tourism 'minimal', but lobster in dire straits

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Former sports minister Bridget McKenzie is under pressure for politicising a $100m grants program.

Nationals MP coy about supporting McKenzie

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About 300 people have left Aurukun and the Qld government is sending in disaster response experts.

Disaster response expert sent to Aurukun

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NSW parents are asked to keep their kids at home if their children have recently been in China.

Coronavirus disrupts school start in NSW

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Bushfire-hit rock wallabies need help to survive

Bushfire-hit rock wallabies need help to survive

Damon Cronshaw
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Mistake: The Newcastle Permanent has apologised for a "mistake" that short-changed mortgage customers more than $4 million. Picture: Simone De Peak.

Newcastle Permanent owes $4.2 million to 18,000 customers after 'mistake'

Joanne McCarthy
1hr ago

Australia's peak industry association wants measures to stimulate the economy and lift productivity.

CEOs pessimistic about economy in 2020

Rebecca Gredley
2hrs ago

China has reportedly made the first purchase of Aussie wheat for this campaign, catching many by surprise.

Coronavirus levelling out bullish grain markets

James Massina
1hr ago

ALL HANDS ON DECK: A dozen firefighting crews and three choppers tried to contain the fire. Photo: Fabian Norrie/GOFABVIDS

Family business owners out-of-pocket as NSW RFS bills stack up

Madeline Link

Riding a horse? Don't use your phone. Yes, really

Riding a horse? Don't use your phone. Yes, really

DIY OR OUTSOURCE: If you're looking to outsource some of the work at home, tackle jobs such as ironing yourself and call in the professionals for the trickier chores.

Rise of DIFY (do it for you)

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Cost of building a garage

Cost of building a garage

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SIX OUT OF TEN: The sharemarket historically has six out of ten good years.

Follow the basic principles of investing for the best result