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Sunday, 26 June
Winners, grinners of the 2022 Forbes Eisteddfod
VOCAL: 12 years and under champion Maddison Willmott. Picture: SUPPLIED
Real danger: almost one in three continue through Red Bend rail crossing
CLOSE: The Acusensus camera captured this close encounter between a train and car at Red Bend. Picture: SUPPLIED
Grazing Down the Lachlan to make return this September
GRAZING'S BACK: O Tama is back as our creative director of Grazing Down the Lachlan 2022. Picture: SUPPLIED
What's on
Female farmers in Forbes could help change agriculture
Zaarkacha Marlan
RESEARCH: Charles Sturt University PhD student Linda Wirf is seeking female farmers across the Central West to help provide a deeper understanding of the ways women can influence the agriculture sector. Photo: SUPPLIED
Review
A weird romp words can't describe
Jane Freebury
Bruno (Damon Herriman) and Laura (Jackie van Beek) go to a new-age retreat to attempt to reinvigorate their marriage. Picture: Supplied
NSW Budget: Funding to plan replacement of Iron Bridge, Warroo Bridge
ICONIC: Forbes' Iron Bridge in the spotlight in last year's flooding. Picture: JENNY KINGHAM
Nedd Brockmann to run coast-to-coast on million dollar mission
ON A MISSION: Nedd Brockmann got our attention when he ran 50 marathons in 50 days, now he's planning to run 100km a day for 40 days. Picture: SUPPLIED
Omega Ensemble's regional winter tour coming to Forbes
CENTRAL WEST TOUR: David Rowden. Picture: SUPPLIED
Forbes water, waste rates to rise 7 to 10pc
DON'T WASTE IT: Forbes' water usage price will go up from $1.50 per kilolitre to $1.65 per kl from July 1. Picture: FILE
Second shot at life, or pure science fiction? Either way, it's on our doorstep
Tracey Ferrier
What's on
Hair we go! Mulletfest is heading to Dubbo
Zaarkacha Marlan
PHENOMENON: Mulletfest founder and event organiser Laura Johnson is excited to be bringing the wildly popular event to Dubbo this August. Picture: Zaarkacha Marlan
Michelle is Northparkes Mines' and NSW's Gender Diversity Champion
Newsroom
WHAT A CHAMPION: Michelle Wetherell from Northparkes Mines was presented the Gender Diversity Champion Award at the NSW Women in Mining Awards on Thursday night. Photo: SUPPLIED
Scamwatch: Job seekers targeted in scam doing the rounds
SCAM: The ATO will never send you an email or SMS with a link to log in to online services.
Man who frequents Parkes wanted on outstanding arrest warrants
Newsroom
WANTED: 44-year-old Jaimie Mcglashan is wanted for matters relating to traffic, property, weapon and domestic violence-related offences. Photo: CENTRAL WEST POLICE DISTRICT
Jake and Freddie fly home to win memorial barrel racing
MEMORIAL BARREL RACE: Bill and Loris Stewart with placegetters Jake Tomlinson, Imogen Thurgate, Liz Wright, Audrey Pearce and Jorja Rusten Picture: GARY TOMLINSON
EPPA news: Save the date for Eugowra community information day
Judy Smith, Eugowra
DEBT OF THANKS: Murals committee chair Ray Augustin has stepped back from the role at the meeting. Picture: JUDY SMITH
Things to Do
Things to do: Central West and beyond
1927 front man Erik Weideman says the band has put aside their egos after breaking up in the '90s. Picture: Supplied
Vic MPs awarded 2.75 per cent pay rise
Callum Godde • 31m ago
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews' annual pay package will rise to $464,918.
Warning as Omicron sub-variant cases surge
34m ago
The AMA wants people to stay home if they are ill, as mask rules are eased at venues like airports.

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Photos
Bathurst Panthers outclassed by Forbes Magpies at Carrington Park
CARRINGTON CLASH: Bathurst Panthers vs Forbes Magpies. Photo: ALEXANDER GRANT
Alexander Grant
Photos
Late four try blitz leads to Bathurst Bulldogs victory
Alexander Grant
SO IT BEGINS: Zach Taylor scores what would be the first of four late Bathurst Bulldogs tries on Saturday. Photo: ALEXANDER GRANT
Maggie named in first Australian women's police rugby league team
ONWARDS AND UPWARDS: Maggie Townsend accepts her NSW playing shirt for the Queensland clash, her performance has earned her selection in the Australian squad. Picture: NSW POLICE RUGBY LEAGUE FACEBOOK
Piper, Nock take out Forbes squash championships
Drop Shot!
WOMEN'S A GRADE: Michelle Bentick and Shanna Nock battled it out on court for honours. Picture: SUPPLIED
Boom, boom, boom, Farrar is the hero in a memorable Trundle victory
Lachlan Harper
WINNERS: Trundle celebrate Connor Farrar's field goal. Photo: LACHLAN HARPER
Federal Election
Voter disillusionment echoes back 10 years
Lead researchers Dr Jill Sheppard and Professor Ian McAllister. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Hannah Neale
Analysis
Albanese passes the test on new ministry, but it has an important flaw
Doug Dingwall
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces his new ministry on Tuesday. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
'You've struck gold': Labor is back in the winner's rooms
Dan Jervis-Bardy
Anthony Albanese addressed his colleagues inside the Labor caucus room on Tuesday morning. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
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The Roadkill State
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Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
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What happened to Bendigo's Chinese miners?
Laura Carolina Corrigan
More than 150 people carry the Chinese dragon's during Bendigo's Easter parade. Photo: Glenn Daniels
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Farmers and fishers feud over riverside camping in Victoria
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Farmers Judy Cardwell from Mitta Mitta and Belinda Pearce of the Kiewa Valley lead a protest to Melbourne last year over the issue of camping on licensed Crown river frontages. Picture: Mark Jesser
Last chance to win a cruise - enter now
TRAVEL IN STYLE: Discover the Arabian Peninsula in luxury with Emerald Cruises' Emerald Azzurra yacht. Photos: Supplied
Dayle Latham
Win a seven-night Arabian Peninsular cruise for two
Dayle Latham
VIBRANT CULTURE: Dubai is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Photos: Supplied
The many highlights of South Australia
Emma Brown
An Australian highlight: A trip to the Flinders Ranges ticks all the boxes as it has some of Australia's most spectacular scenery and challenging terrain.
Ghosts in the landscape: Reimagining Arthur Boyd's dreams
Sally Pryor
The Bridge at Bundanon. Picture: Zan Wimberley
What's On
What's on
Does your mother know the 2022 Trundle ABBA Festival is going ahead?
BIG FANS: ABBA fans like Mary Martin, Michelle Goode, Lyne Unicomb and Gill Tighe of Coonabarabran (pictured at the 2019 festival) will be ready come October. Photo: JENNY KINGHAM
Christine Little
Sydney Hotshots' Secret Fantasies tour coming to Forbes
VISUAL FEAST: The Sydney Hotshots crew are coming to Forbes on June 23, on the road with The Secret Fantasies Tour for 2022. Photo: GLEN MORGAN PHOTOGRAPHY.
What's on
Female farmers in Forbes could help change agriculture
Zaarkacha Marlan
RESEARCH: Charles Sturt University PhD student Linda Wirf is seeking female farmers across the Central West to help provide a deeper understanding of the ways women can influence the agriculture sector. Photo: SUPPLIED
EPPA news: Save the date for Eugowra community information day
Judy Smith, Eugowra
DEBT OF THANKS: Murals committee chair Ray Augustin has stepped back from the role at the meeting. Picture: JUDY SMITH
Hospital auxiliary delivers seating for Eugowra MPS
Judy Smith, Eugowra
HOSPITAL AUXILIARY: Members Kerry O'Malley, Shirley Heinzel and Kay Jones with one of the two new park benches purchased for the MPS. Picture: JUDY SMITH
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Last chance to win a cruise - enter now
Dayle Latham
TRAVEL IN STYLE: Discover the Arabian Peninsula in luxury with Emerald Cruises' Emerald Azzurra yacht. Photos: Supplied
The lanyard list: How to use promotional merchandise right
Aussies' ticket to huge multi-million dollar jackpots
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Ratten turns heat on Saints midfield
Max King has been spared criticism by Saints' head coach despite his goalless night.
Martin Pegan
Swans overpower Saints in AFL thumping
Martin Pegan
Lance Franklin helped boot the Swans to an impressive 51-point victory over St Kilda at the SCG.
Cats pinch classic AFL win against Tigers
Oliver Caffrey
Geelong have beaten Richmond by three points after Jack Henry kicked the match-winning goal.
Cats star Stewart facing lengthy AFL ban
Oliver Caffrey
Dion Prestia was helped off the ground after a first-quarter incident in Richmond's loss to Geelong.
Fyfe set for umpire contact MRO scrutiny
Anna Harrington
Fremantle captain Nat Fyfe (right) is likely to come under AFL match review officer scrutiny.
PropertyReal Estate View
New report names the 3 top markets in regional NSW
The Upper Hunter LGA, which includes Scone (pictured), has been named one of the top regional markets in NSW. Picture: Shutterstock
Jack Needham
Hemmes expands Narooma hospitality venture with purchase of historic Lynch's pub
Ben Smyth
Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes has increased his investment in Narooma with the purchase of Lynch's Hotel. Photo: Supplied
Giddy up: Tasmanian property with rich racing history on the market
Nick Clark
Photos and Video
Review
A weird romp words can't describe
Bruno (Damon Herriman) and Laura (Jackie van Beek) go to a new-age retreat to attempt to reinvigorate their marriage. Picture: Supplied
Jane Freebury
Review
Baz Lurhmann's Elvis is an exhilarating and brilliant homage
Jane Freebury
Austin Butler electrifies as Elvis. Picture: Universal
Review
Hemsworth's Spiderhead is a slick, pacey futuristic thriller
Cris Kennedy
Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller and Mark Paguio in Spiderhead. Picture: Netflix
What's on
Hair we go! Mulletfest is heading to Dubbo
Zaarkacha Marlan
PHENOMENON: Mulletfest founder and event organiser Laura Johnson is excited to be bringing the wildly popular event to Dubbo this August. Picture: Zaarkacha Marlan
Watch
Call to re-instate, expand telehealth services ahead of July 1 cut-off
Bec Pridham Andrew Chounding
PATIENT OPTIONS: Kirsten Pilatti, BCNA CEO talks with Elizabeth Blane in Latrobe, Tasmania during a Breast Cancer Network Australia event. Picture: Paul Scambler
Comment
Opinion
Roe v Wade a pure exercise in wielding power
Thousands protest the US Supreme Court's decision in New York yesterday. Picture: Getty Images
Erwin Chemerinsky
Analysis
Anthony Albanese has a lot on the go in the 'back office' of government
Michelle Grattan
The better the quality of the advice coming from the public service, the greater the chance of Albanese leaving the sort of legacy to which he aspires. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Opinion
The boomers, united, will never be defeated
John Hanscombe
Stories fromThe Senior
'I named my tumour Hitler'
AMBO AND SURVIVOR: Noel O'Mara with his wife Kate.
Therese Murray
Managing stress as a carer
Anthony Caggiano
ENDLESS LOVE: David Loew (right) was the full-time carer of his mother Maria Loew, who had complex care needs. Photo: Supplied.
Our Geraldine's tumultuous upbringing
Therese Murray
TURNER'S TURN: Geraldine Turner's new memoir is disarmingly honest.
National
Vic MPs awarded 2.75 per cent pay rise
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews' annual pay package will rise to $464,918.
Callum Godde • 31m ago
Warning as Omicron sub-variant cases surge
34m ago
The AMA wants people to stay home if they are ill, as mask rules are eased at venues like airports.
Digest
Guns and abortion split America apart
Olivia Ireland Steve Evans
The Abortion Rights Campaign holds a solidarity march in London following the Supreme Court ruling at American Embassy (US Embassy). Picture: Getty Images
RBA review not about taking shots at Lowe
Colin Brinsden, Aap Economics and Business Correspondent • 47m ago
The reappointment of RBA Governor Phillip Lowe will be a decision for Cabinet.
Crossbench staff cuts reasonable: Chalmers
Colin Brinsden • 1hr ago
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said he was surprised to learn the staffing numbers of some crossbenchers.
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On the NSW Tablelands, clear sky and no wind means frost overnight.
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Prices stay solid at Wagga Wagga
Alexandra Bernard
H. Francis and Co agents Scott Myer and Alex Croker with a pen of 13 Angus heifers, 238kg, with Te Mania blood sold for $1470.
In-calf females in demand at Forbes cattle sale
Karen Bailey
Mark McConnell, Redwood Pastoral, Forbes, took home 11 15- to 17-month-old PTIC Angus heifers that were due to calve in three to five months. They were sold by Kierin and Nikki Martin, Forbes, and made $2300 a head.
Life & Style
How to apply make-up to mature skin
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