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Rural

Eugowra to host zone's Young Women

Eugowra to host zone's Young Women
Eugowra to host zone's Young Women
News

$7.6m for bores, pipeline to shore up water security

$7.6m for bores, pipeline to shore up water security
$7.6m for bores, pipeline to shore up water security
Trundle ABBA Festival

Dust off the flares, Trundle is ready to dance again

The Trundle ABBA Festival is back in the main street, tickets on sale now, don't miss out
Madeline Blackstock
Dust off the flares, Trundle is ready to dance again
Dust off the flares, Trundle is ready to dance again
Environment

Planting seeds for the future: Join Next Gen Nature

Kate Nixon has secured funding to launch youth-focused environmental program
Planting seeds for the future: Join Next Gen Nature
Planting seeds for the future: Join Next Gen Nature
Events

Pedalling for country kids through the central west

Royal Far west's Ride for Country Kids is coming to Parkes and Forbes
Madeline Blackstock
Pedalling for country kids through the central west
Pedalling for country kids through the central west
Education

Forbes North's new program to support transition to school

Little Learners starts in February
Forbes North's new program to support transition to school
Forbes North's new program to support transition to school

News

Events

Eugowra to host zone's Young Women

Tickets to dinner on sale until 18 February
Eugowra to host zone's Young Women
Eugowra to host zone's Young Women
Politics and Government

Donato honours local achievements, dedication in parliament

Member for Orange hosts annual community recognition celebration.
Donato honours local achievements, dedication in parliament
Donato honours local achievements, dedication in parliament
Youth

Youth Centre launches after-school drop-in sessions

Developed in response to community feedback, the concept reflects what young people in the region say they need - a relaxed after‑school environment that supports both learning and wellbeing.
Youth Centre launches after-school drop-in sessions
Youth Centre launches after-school drop-in sessions
MARKET REPORTS

Yearling steers lift 10c, sell from 436 to 493c/kg

Weekly market reports from the Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange
Yearling steers lift 10c, sell from 436 to 493c/kg
Yearling steers lift 10c, sell from 436 to 493c/kg
LOOKING AT LANDCARE

Crop swap, recipe swap and much more

Weekly Looking at Landcare column by Central West Lachlan Landcare
Marg Applebee
Crop swap, recipe swap and much more
Crop swap, recipe swap and much more
Police and Courts

Drugs, cash seized during raids in Orange

More than $250,000 worth of drugs are off the street following raids in Orange
Drugs, cash seized during raids in Orange
Drugs, cash seized during raids in Orange
Health

Flannery's welcomes two new pharmacists

Get to know Chris and Brooke as they settle into Forbes.
Flannery's welcomes two new pharmacists
Flannery's welcomes two new pharmacists
Events

What's on in and around Forbes

Your local and regional events guide
What's on in and around Forbes
What's on in and around Forbes

Sport

Rugby Union

Platypi juniors impress at rugby academy

Thomas Johnson and Eli Bowden-Boland headed to the Australian Rugby Union Academy camp over summer.
Platypi juniors impress at rugby academy
Platypi juniors impress at rugby academy
Golf

Pennants golfers setting the pace

News and results from Forbes golf club.
Pennants golfers setting the pace
Pennants golfers setting the pace
Bowls

Scott, Bolam team up for A and B Pairs win

News and results from Forbes Sports and Recreation Club, aka The Bowlie
Scott, Bolam team up for A and B Pairs win
Scott, Bolam team up for A and B Pairs win
Horse Racing

Picnic grounds picturesque, Bedgerabong's ready for race day

The popular Bedgerabong Picnic Races are on Saturday, 14 February.
Picnic grounds picturesque, Bedgerabong's ready for race day
Picnic grounds picturesque, Bedgerabong's ready for race day
Golf

Close scoring in golf's 4BBB event

Close scoring in golf's 4BBB event
Close scoring in golf's 4BBB event
Bowls

Bert Bayley, Kerry Roach our bowls champions

News and results from The Bowlie
Bert Bayley, Kerry Roach our bowls champions
Bert Bayley, Kerry Roach our bowls champions

Regional

Parkes Elvis Festival

Love for Elvis lingers on long after festival

26,000 Elvis fans are estimated to have filled the streets of Parkes to celebrate five unforgettable days
Love for Elvis lingers on long after festival
Love for Elvis lingers on long after festival
Parkes Elvis Festival

Dean Z is back: First details of 2027 festival already revealed

Exciting headline act and a collaboration with Universal Pictures have been revealed for next year's festival
Dean Z is back: First details of 2027 festival already revealed
Dean Z is back: First details of 2027 festival already revealed
Parkes Elvis Festival

Can’t Help Falling in Love with Elvis parade

All the love from this year's Parkes Elvis Festival street parade part 2
Can’t Help Falling in Love with Elvis parade
Can’t Help Falling in Love with Elvis parade
Parkes Elvis Festival

Events you simply can’t miss at the Parkes Elvis Festival

Don't know what to do first at the Parkes Elvis Festival? We have some suggestions for you
Christine Little
Events you simply can’t miss at the Parkes Elvis Festival
Events you simply can’t miss at the Parkes Elvis Festival
Parkes Elvis Festival

Jumpsuits fit for a king, made with love

Sewing shop Sew and Go has been very busy making jumpsuits for the 2026 Festival
Madeline Blackstock
Jumpsuits fit for a king, made with love
Jumpsuits fit for a king, made with love
Parkes Elvis Festival

Female ETA joins largest UETA line-up

With 21 contestants it's possibly the largest field in the festival's history of the UETA competition, and there's a female ETA among them
Female ETA joins largest UETA line-up
Female ETA joins largest UETA line-up
Parkes Elvis Festival

Three decades in the making: Festival founders meet Priscilla Presley

Could the woman herself be Parkes-bound? 'Never say never'
Three decades in the making: Festival founders meet Priscilla Presley
Three decades in the making: Festival founders meet Priscilla Presley
Council

Rex owes Parkes Council thousands

New funding program offers hope regional councils might be compensated for Rex's debts
Christine Little
Rex owes Parkes Council thousands
Rex owes Parkes Council thousands
News

Jobs to go at CSIRO, unknown if Parkes is affected

It's unknown if staff at the Parkes Observatory will be affected
Christine Little
Jobs to go at CSIRO, unknown if Parkes is affected
Jobs to go at CSIRO, unknown if Parkes is affected
Police and Courts

Billings pleads guilty to murder

Guilty plea in domestic violence murder of Forbes mum Molly Ticehurst
Billings pleads guilty to murder
Billings pleads guilty to murder
News

Rex to keep flying as creditors approve Air T takeover

Creditors vote for US-based Air T to take ownership of Regional Express Holdings (Rex)
Christine Little
Rex to keep flying as creditors approve Air T takeover
Rex to keep flying as creditors approve Air T takeover
News

Work begins on new, safer Graddle Creek Bridge

Work begins on new, safer Graddle Creek Bridge
Work begins on new, safer Graddle Creek Bridge

Community

Community

Forbes View looks to new year with president Judy Kerr

Forbes View looks to new year with president Judy Kerr
Forbes View looks to new year with president Judy Kerr
Community

Australia Day speaker Caitlin Herbert on success, community, and staying in Eugowra

Australia Day speaker Caitlin Herbert on success, community, and staying in Eugowra
Australia Day speaker Caitlin Herbert on success, community, and staying in Eugowra
Community

Rebuilt together: Eugowra celebrates restored and improved self-care units

Residents and community members gathered for breakfast on Australia Day.
Rebuilt together: Eugowra celebrates restored and improved self-care units
Rebuilt together: Eugowra celebrates restored and improved self-care units
LOOKING AT LANDCARE

Commitment to environment earns Margot Australia Day honour

Margot Jolly, chair of Central West Lachlan Landcare, has been awarded the Parkes Shire Environmental Citizen of the Year
Marg Applebee
Commitment to environment earns Margot Australia Day honour
Commitment to environment earns Margot Australia Day honour

Rural

LOOKING AT LANDCARE

Landcare coming to Forbes, Trundle, Peak Hill

Indigenous chef Mindy Woods will headline four community events in Central West Lachlan, sharing her culinary expertise and passion for native foods on Saturday, 21 February, in collaboration with Central West Lachlan Landcare
Marg Applebee
Landcare coming to Forbes, Trundle, Peak Hill
Landcare coming to Forbes, Trundle, Peak Hill
MARKET REPORTS

More than 49,000 sheep yarded, lambs lift up to $10

Weekly market reports from the Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange
More than 49,000 sheep yarded, lambs lift up to $10
More than 49,000 sheep yarded, lambs lift up to $10
MARKET REPORTS

Lamb prices rise, extra heavyweights range from $320 to $370/head

Weekly market reports from the Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange
Lamb prices rise, extra heavyweights range from $320 to $370/head
Lamb prices rise, extra heavyweights range from $320 to $370/head