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Wednesday, 6 July
Preparation for demolition of fire-damaged former Spotlight building begins
Wyangala Dam fills with 100GL of inflows in wet weekend
WYANGALA RELEASES: Water NSW says the Wyangala storage has received more than 100 gigalitres of inflows in the most recent rain event, with releases kept low until downstream flows eased. Picture: FILE
Census shows Eugowra population has grown
31m ago
The beautiful Nangar National Park.
Cabonne Council calls for floodplain committee community representatives
The Mandagery Creek was running high on Monday after a wet weekend.
New First Nations MPs outline agenda
Finn McHugh • 31m ago
Gordon Reid has entered the lower house after working in emergency departments during the pandemic. Picture: AAP
Campers can return for farm experience after Rotary installs amenities at Moonbi Hall
Richard Cole from the Moonbi Hall Trust, Robert Meyer, the current Umina Beach Rotary Club President and Forbes Rotary Secretary Graham Uphill.
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Canowindra balloonist is ready to soar into world competition
Anton Kerr is getting his Boxing Kangaroo balloon all ready to compete at the 2022 world championships in Slovenia. Photo contributed.
Brendan McCool
Jazz and beyond: musical collective bringing tour to Forbes Town Hall
TOURING: Musical collective Microfiche coming to Forbes Town Hall on July 17. Picture: SUPPLIED
More time to get a free flu shot to help boost vaccine numbers
Christine Little
Part of Blue Mountains rail line closed by landslip, motorists warned about Bells Line
Photos: MP Paul Toole's Facebook page
Lachlan River update: minor flooding expected at Cottons Weir, not in Forbes
WET WEEKEND: The Lachlan River is expected to reach its peak at Cottons Weir on Tuesday afternoon but stay below minor flood levels at Forbes and Jemalong. Picture: FILE
Purpose and passion clear as Forbes thanks its volunteers
MANY HANDS: Forbes Shire Council hosted a morning tea to extend the community's thanks to local volunteers.
What the 2021 Census reveals about Forbes
Rain reduces sheep, cattle yardings
SALE-O: The yarding was down and the prices were up with widespread rain affecting this week's sheep and lamb sale in Forbes. Picture: FILE
Discover larger-than-life sculpture trail during winter school holidays
LARGER THAN LIFE: Heart of Country on the Sculpture Down the Lachlan Trail. Picture: MONIQUE LOVICK PHOTOGRAPHY
Battery Energy Storage Systems to meet Parkes and region's growing electricity demands
Christine Little
Photo: FILE
News from Forbes VIEW Club
Alison Lockhart
VIEW CLUB: Sheryl Garner, Helen Pitt and Susan Hodges. Picture: SUPPLIED
Opinion
Growing together in a genuine partnership
Malarndirri McCarthy • 31m ago
Senator Malarndirri McCarthy says the voices of Indigenous people must be heard for change to occur. Picture: Supplied
Opinion
Threats and tantrums from independents over staffing shows self-indulgent attitudes
Amanda Vanstone • 31m ago
The system provides tremendous assistance to those willing to use it. Particularly, the parliamentary library. Pictures: Andrew Campbell, Elesa Kurtz

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Sport
Grace happy to be kept 'on his toes' in new Western competition
Forbes Magpies lock Jake Grace is one of several people in the Central West who is enjoying the new Peter McDonald Premiership. Picture: Nick Guthrie
Tom Barber
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CYMS fight back to remain top of the table
Tom Barber
Jayden Merritt takes on several Forbes defending in his sides win on Saturday. Picture: Amy McIntyre
Forbes Pony Club represented in State showjumping
STATE COMPETITION: Tess Worland, Jake Tomlinson and Jemma Hodder representing the Zone at a recent event. Picture: SUPPLIED
Andrews and Williams to share Men's Bowls leadership role
Men's Bowls
ON A ROLL: John Baass sends his bowl down in competition on a sunny Saturday.
Buttler sees new England white-ball peak
David Charlesworth
England's Jos Buttler is predicting great things for his white-ball team
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What's the buzz about delivery drones?
Wing general manager Simon Rossi says drones are a more environmentally friendly way to make deliveries. Picture: Laura Corrigan
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The Roadkill State
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Wildlife rescuer Rowan Wigmore says roadkill should be moved 20 metres from the road to stop scavengers getting hit too. Photo: Paul Scambler
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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
What's On
Jazz and beyond: musical collective bringing tour to Forbes Town Hall
TOURING: Musical collective Microfiche coming to Forbes Town Hall on July 17. Picture: SUPPLIED
News from Forbes VIEW Club
Alison Lockhart
VIEW CLUB: Sheryl Garner, Helen Pitt and Susan Hodges. Picture: SUPPLIED
Omega Ensemble's regional winter tour coming to Forbes
CENTRAL WEST TOUR: David Rowden. Picture: SUPPLIED
Festival makes a move: Hilltop Hoods to headline VANFEST 2022 in Bathurst
MAKING A MOVE: After calling Forbes home since 2014 and hosting a mini-festival earlier this year, VANFEST is making the move to Bathurst. Picture: FILE
Take me home: Jason Owen brings John Denver show to Forbes
COUNTRY ROADS: Jason Owen is bringing his John Denver show to Forbes. Picture: SUPPLIED
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The many highlights of South Australia
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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
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The Bridge at Bundanon. Picture: Zan Wimberley
AFL
Cats call right move for AFL veteran Smith
Isaac Smith will play his 250th game in the AFL when Geelong meet Melbourne on Thursday.
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Cats fired up for clash with AFL premiers
Shayne Hope
Joel Selwood is back to lead Geelong in their top-of-the-ladder clash with Melbourne on Thursday.
Dew scores new two-year AFL deal at Suns
Roger Vaughan
Stuart Dew has signed a contract extension to remain as Gold Coast coach until the end of 2024.
Freo weigh up Fyfe role for Saints clash
Shayne Hope
Fremantle skipper Nat Fyfe could be thrust back in the centre square against St Kilda this weekend.
Dees face AFL audit in Cats clash
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Demons duo Max Gawn (l) and Luke Jackson (r) will both return from injury to face Geelong.
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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
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Hemmes expands Narooma hospitality venture with purchase of historic Lynch's pub
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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
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New First Nations MPs outline agenda
Gordon Reid has entered the lower house after working in emergency departments during the pandemic. Picture: AAP
Finn McHugh • 31m ago
See the moment Noiseworks reunites at the Big Red Bash
Derek Barry
The reformed Noiseworks featuring Jon Stevens performs at the 2022 Big Red Bash. Photos: supplied
Flood fears as rain moves to northern NSW
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Children are seen on kayaks in floodwaters which have inundated the NSW town of Yarramalong on the Central Coast, north of Sydney. Photo: AAP Image/Jeremy Piper
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Kyrgios charged with assaulting former girlfriend in Canberra
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Nick Kyrgios has been summonsed to face a Canberra court. Picture: Getty Images
Harrowing images as the NSW floods crisis grows
Kim Chappell
Looking down at the turf farms around Wilberforce and Freemans Reach, in the Hawkesbury region, north west of Sydney, on Sunday, July 3. Picture: PolAir - NSW Police Force Aviation Command/Facebook
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Opinion
Threats and tantrums from independents over staffing shows self-indulgent attitudes
The system provides tremendous assistance to those willing to use it. Particularly, the parliamentary library. Pictures: Andrew Campbell, Elesa Kurtz
Amanda Vanstone • 31m ago
Opinion
Growing together in a genuine partnership
Malarndirri McCarthy • 31m ago
Senator Malarndirri McCarthy says the voices of Indigenous people must be heard for change to occur. Picture: Supplied
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Opinion
Growing together in a genuine partnership
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Malarndirri McCarthy • 31m ago
Opinion
Threats and tantrums from independents over staffing shows self-indulgent attitudes
Amanda Vanstone • 31m ago
The system provides tremendous assistance to those willing to use it. Particularly, the parliamentary library. Pictures: Andrew Campbell, Elesa Kurtz
Daniel Johns avoids jail for drunk crash
Greta Stonehouse
Daniel Johns has been spared jail time after crashing while being three times over the limit.
World reacts to Kyrgios bombshell court date
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New First Nations MPs outline agenda
Finn McHugh • 31m ago
Gordon Reid has entered the lower house after working in emergency departments during the pandemic. Picture: AAP
Stories fromThe Land
Extending the period of flystrike protection
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For more than 65 years the McKay family of Umbearra Station has grown their beef cattle operation in central Australia, and now they are one of the biggest Red Angus herds in the country.
Best cream maker Little Big Dairy in the running for this year's Rhino Awards
Elizabeth Frias
Little Big Dairy at Rawsonville officially makes the champion cream awarded this year by the Dairy Industry Association of Australia and the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW. Picture: Supplied
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