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This year's Men's Probus Club committee: Secretary Lloyd Gerdes, President Robert Bryson and Treasurer John Bruce.

Men's Probus returns after hiatus

Alister Lockhart

The Sunshine Club Op Shop raises funds for the Royal Far West Children's Charity.

News from the Sunshine Club

The annual Seniors Variety Concert had a large roster of talented musicians and performers entertain the audience.

Variety of fun at Concert

RDA starting up again.

Sign up, help RDA

Brendan McCool

ALL GONE: Liquor and Gaming NSW' report shows almost $19 million net profit has been made by electronic gaming machines in this region. Photo: FILE

$24 million lost on pokies in region

Rebecca Wilson.

Author explores journey

Brendan McCool

Humans will be part of the mix for the foreseeable future: Picture: Shutterstock

Where are the self-driving cars? Part 2 - people.

Rod Taylor

This year's Men's Probus Club committee: Secretary Lloyd Gerdes, President Robert Bryson and Treasurer John Bruce.

Men's Probus returns after hiatus

Alister Lockhart

The Sunshine Club Op Shop raises funds for the Royal Far West Children's Charity.

News from the Sunshine Club

Ben Reeves was navigating his way around the Obstacool course.

Forbes' Obstacool fun

Aus Post ban a blow to regional producers

DIGESTAus Post ban a blow to regional producers

Smiles beam under masks as travel bubble opens

DIGESTSmiles beam under masks as travel bubble opens

Picture: Getty Images

EXPLAINERHow Australia's vaccine rollout fares globally

At least 885,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine had been administered in Australia so far, making the instances of blood clots rare. Picture: Shutterstock

UPDATEDTGA confirms death 'likely linked' to AstraZeneca vaccine

PM prepares nation for longer border closure

DIGESTPM prepares nation for longer border closure

A NSW woman has reportedly died after developing blood clots a day after being vaccinated. Picture: Shutterstock

PM, premier urge calm after NSW clot death

Photos: Shutterstock

DIGESTAs we hurtle towards a climate endgame, the pandemic rages on

Kim Chappell

Advice was changed for the AstraZeneca vaccine in Australia due to the blood-clotting risk. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERHow come some AstraZeneca vaccine recipients develop blood clots

Andrew Brown

Coach Robyn Kenny with (back) Alex Bayley, Nat Carthew, Ellie Flick, Mel Cowhan, Monique Pointon, Shannon Hurley, Jolene Grace (co-captain) holding Noah (front) Hannah Mattiske, Chloe Madden (vice captain), Nicole Mee, Kate Loneragan (co-captain), Kate Kelly.

Netballers make mark in regional league

Robyn Kenny

MAGPIES WIN GEORGE WRIGHT SENIOR SHIELD: Forbes defeated Parkes by eight points in Saturday's trial game, named in honour of George Wright Senior. Photo: Bec Bennett.

Spacies go down to Magpies in George Wright Senior Shield

Kristy Williams

Almost 100 players aged from attended the Holiday soccer clinic. Photo supplied.

Soccer fun at holiday clinics

Coach Robyn Kenny with (back) Alex Bayley, Nat Carthew, Ellie Flick, Mel Cowhan, Monique Pointon, Shannon Hurley, Jolene Grace (co-captain) holding Noah (front) Hannah Mattiske, Chloe Madden (vice captain), Nicole Mee, Kate Loneragan (co-captain), Kate Kelly.

Netballers make mark in regional league

AOC president John Coates has addressed state cabinet on Queensland's bid to host the 2032 Olympics.

Brisbane's Olympic Games push heats up

Tracey Ferrier

Carlton may need a cultural shift in its football department, or face even more years in the wilderness. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

OPINIONDelusional Carlton is way off the mark

Howard Kotton

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

The Post Office Hotel by Sampa Bhakta. Photo supplied.

Heritage in focus in art comp

A Youth Concert will be at Lions Park on April 24 and will be filled with entertainment such as Rock Climbing Walls, giant games and Bungee Run.

Celebrating 2021 Youth Week in Forbes

Country Music muster returns

Steven Dixon

The Post Office Hotel by Sampa Bhakta. Photo supplied.

Heritage in focus in art comp

The CWA and Lions Damper Competition Shield. Photo supplied.

Heritage Day Damper Comp returns

Elaine Bright

Forbes Shire Council Mayor Phyllis Miller is excited for the return of Frost and Fire. Photo supplied.

Frost and Fire set to return this year

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

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Aussie cricket great calls on fellow farmers to get skin checked regularly

Aussie cricket great calls on fellow farmers to get skin checked regularly

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Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

A perfect hot plan for you

A perfect hot plan for you

Emma Brown

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

TIME TO RELAX: Matthew and Eloise Collins in the lounge area with the fireplace that helped inspire them.

A grand design - on a budget

TIME TO RELAX: Matthew and Eloise Collins in the lounge area with the fireplace that helped inspire them.

A grand design - on a budget

TOP OF THE CHART: The Whitsundays has taken first place in the PRD Stand Out Regions report. Photo - Shutterstock, Tanya Puntti.

The top ten stand out places for property in Australia

TOP OF THE CHART: The Whitsundays has taken first place in the PRD Stand Out Regions report. Photo - Shutterstock, Tanya Puntti.

The top ten stand out places for property in Australia

AFTER THE STORM: Those impacted by floods should talk to their property manager or landlord and insurance company as soon as possible. Photo - Shutterstock.

Help for those impacted by floods

VACANCIES: According to SQM Research there are now less vacancies at the national level compared to January 2020 just prior to the first outbreak of Covid-19 in Australia. Photo - Shutterstock.

The worst is over for landlords as vacancies fall

CONSIDERATIONS: Property investment isn't for everyone. If you are considering investing in property, it is essential to weigh up the pros and cons. Photo - Shutterstock.

The pros and cons of property investing

This year's Men's Probus Club committee: Secretary Lloyd Gerdes, President Robert Bryson and Treasurer John Bruce.

Men's Probus returns after hiatus

Alister Lockhart

The Sunshine Club Op Shop raises funds for the Royal Far West Children's Charity.

News from the Sunshine Club

The annual Seniors Variety Concert had a large roster of talented musicians and performers entertain the audience.

Variety of fun at Concert

This year's Men's Probus Club committee: Secretary Lloyd Gerdes, President Robert Bryson and Treasurer John Bruce.

Men's Probus returns after hiatus

Rebecca Wilson.

Author explores journey

Brendan McCool

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

The good news stories you NEED in your life right now

GOOD NEWSThe good news stories you NEED in your life right now

Ben Reeves was navigating his way around the Obstacool course.

Forbes' Obstacool fun

The annual Seniors Variety Concert had a large roster of talented musicians and performers entertain the audience.

Variety of fun at Concert

Locals say the show does not reflect the real Byron Bay

Coastal town paddles out in fight against Netflix reality show

Caleb McLaughlin, left, and Jharrel Jerome in Concrete Cowboy. Picture: Aaron Ricketts

Heartfelt but underwritten tale

Jane Freebury

Not for kids: Gunda is no Babe. Picture: Supplied

A stark, haunting look at farm life

Ron Cerabona

Creation Stories is unmissable cinema, though more for the brilliant lesson in social history than for superlative filmmaking. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWPortrait of a very obnoxious man

Cris Kennedy

A scene from Voyagers. Picture: Supplied

Confronting the end of the world

Ron Cerabona

HYPOCRISY: There's been little backlash to comedian Magda Szubanski's attack on Jenny Morrison. Picture: Canberra Times

OPINIONMidweek Musings | Why it was wrong for Magda Szubanski to target Jenny Morrison

Father Brendan Lee

SOLDIER STORIES: The lives of Colin Brien (left), Michael O'Brien (middle) and Dudley Marrows continue through the stories we retell on Anzac Day.

REAL AUSTRALIAThe stories that define us this Anzac Day

Emma Horn

You can't yoga your way out of academic burnout

OPINIONYou can't yoga your way out of academic burnout

Mary McMillan

GREEN IS GOOD: Tony Kanellos has plenty of priceless childhood memories of times spent in his family backyard.

A time when the grass was greener

Rowan Cowley

Enjoy meeting and serving travellers at the William Creek Hotel. Photo: South Australian Tourism Commission.

Fancy a working holiday?

Sue Preston

Cafes and shops in Kings Cross, Sydney, 1933. Photo: National Library of Australia.

Fun and frolics up at the Cross

John Piggott

Former military officials want the government to undertake a climate and security risk assessment.

Former security leaders unite for climate

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A man has been charged with the murder of Gold Coast mother Kelly Wilkinson.

Gold Coast murder case set for court

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Two NSW mining firms will pay an estimated $1.5m bill for breaching environmental lead regulations.

NSW miners to pay up for lead breaches

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A NSW Supreme Court judge has prevented a woman from saying her former lover sexually assaulted her.

Woman barred from publishing rape claim

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Brendan Murphy hopes to have all vulnerable Australians in phase 1a vaccinated by mid-2021.

Disability care residents waiting for jabs

Rebecca Gredley
2hrs ago

Victoria's vaccination hubs will provide shots for anyone aged over 70 with or without bookings.

Vic mass vaccination hubs open to over 70s

2hrs ago

Embattled NSW MP John Sidoti says he has always acted with integrity and honour.

Sidoti to face second day of ICAC grilling

Tiffanie Turnbull
2hrs ago

Strong consumer confidence is expected to be reflected in March retail spending figures.

Buoyant confidence to lift retail spending

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
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COOL BUNCH: See Saw Wines co-owner Justin Jarrett's new prosecco has won both a silver and a bronze medal in wine shows. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Reducing usage of carbon-based energy at Cargo

Stephen Burns
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Federal Water Minister Keith Pitt, who is in front of the Darling River, wants to get the money from the emergency water infrastructure rebate scheme into farmer's hands now.
Photo: Supplied

Feds extend water rebate for 12 months, but still no official start date

Samantha Townsend
2hrs ago

In the Muttama Creek catchement, Tamara Schaal from Leuphana University of Lueneburg, lead investigator in the project.

What could the future of rural landscapes look like in years to come?

Stephen Burns

No-one makes it through life unscathed, but it is possible to remain intact. Picture: Shutterstock.

Our attitude toward setbacks determines our personal growth

Gary Bentley

There are various signs to look out for that will let you know when your baby is ready for solid food. Picture: Shutterstock

Hey baby! Take the anxiety out of feeding in the first six months

Karen Hardy

Save Melissa, please. Picture: Supplied

OPINIONThings I've learned from Married at First Sight

Karen Hardy