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Forbes Jockey Club president John Rennick with Spring Cup winning jockey Ken Dunbar, sponsor Tim Redfern, Jockey Club's Tom Molloy and Matt Sinclair.

Raise a glass: Bring A Beer Along wins 2019 Forbes Spring Cup at $26

Colin Hodges

Sam Dwyer (Parkes Spacemen) Photo: AMY McINTYRE

Nearly 300 games of top-flight experience named in Rams squad to tackle France

Nick McGrath

David Hayward and Lewis Reid were training hard during a Fit For Life workout session at Forbes High School.

Fit for life with new program

Forbes Jockey Club president John Rennick with Spring Cup winning jockey Ken Dunbar, sponsor Tim Redfern, Jockey Club's Tom Molloy and Matt Sinclair.

Raise a glass: Bring A Beer Along wins 2019 Forbes Spring Cup at $26

Joe Ellison with his coaches and mentors, dad Luke and pop Digger, both successful competitive clay target shooters. Photo supplied.

Ellison to shoot for NSW at nationals

Annettes presidents day: L to R Anne Walker, Jenny Curry, Annette Tisdell.

Perfect president's day on the green

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Seminar highlights energy-saving opportunities for small business

Seminar highlights energy-saving opportunities for small business

Safija Bristina, Pam McConnell and Bradley Bainbridge enjoyed taking part in last year's charity golf day. Photo supplied.

Tee off for charity golf day

Brendan McCool

2010: Robyn Jane (Kingham), Patricia Watts, Jenny Kingham and Anita Metcalfe (Cannon) at the 2010 reunion. Reunions have been held in 1960, 1980 and 2000, then 2010 and now 2019. Photo: Submitted

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Tichborne Hall all that's left of rich history, locals ready for another reunion

Seminar highlights energy-saving opportunities for small business

Seminar highlights energy-saving opportunities for small business

There's a tri course for all

There's a tri course for all

Brendan McCool

Hugh and Rowan Mclelland with their monkey teddy bears at the 2017 Forbes teddy bear picnic.

Saturday's the day the teddy bears have their picnic

Good value: Pennytel customer for one month, Margaret, has already signed her husband up for a sim card, and 1GB of data all for $10.99 a month.

On the look out for exceptional customer service

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Solid start: The future looks bright for Nick Ryan and Forbes Automotive Services with the aim of expanding to employee more people and provide more services.

Providing solid service that counts

DON'T HESITATE: The decision of whether you'll leave early or stay and defend your home is an essential part of preparing for a bush fire emergency.

Four simple steps could save your life

Good value: Pennytel customer for one month, Margaret, has already signed her husband up for a sim card, and 1GB of data all for $10.99 a month.

On the look out for exceptional customer service

Building Australia's new wave of professional managers and leaders

Building Australia's new wave of professional managers and leaders

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Jo Holmes with some of the many entertainment selections available at Network Video from now until the end of the month. Make an offer!

Video store to close door

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

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What $350,000 buys you around the Central West, Orana

Nadine Morton

David Hayward and Lewis Reid were training hard during a Fit For Life workout session at Forbes High School.

Fit for life with new program

2010: Robyn Jane (Kingham), Patricia Watts, Jenny Kingham and Anita Metcalfe (Cannon) at the 2010 reunion. Reunions have been held in 1960, 1980 and 2000, then 2010 and now 2019. Photo: Submitted

WHAT'S ON
Tichborne Hall all that's left of rich history, locals ready for another reunion

A CLASSIC: Richard Eggleston's reliable 1985 RB Holden Gemini - though this model is rarely seen and some may not even recognise it as they were never really popular. Photo: Jeff McClurg

Richard's RB Gemini an immaculate example of a 1980s rarity

Jeff McClurg

David Hayward and Lewis Reid were training hard during a Fit For Life workout session at Forbes High School.

Fit for life with new program

Alister Lockhart and Jenny Bennett.

Great guest line-up for Probus club

Jason Curruthers performing at the Bedgerabong Country Music Campout.

Bedgerabong's annual Country Music Campout wraps up

Brendan McCool

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Attorney-General Christian Porter during Question Time on Tuesday. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Media bosses urge removal of politicians' power to sign off on prosecution of journalists

Relic and Ruby Taylor getting their faces painted by Kara West.

Top day for 2019 Forbes teddy bears' picnic

Secret source: why fighting for the truth is worth it

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Secret source: why fighting for the truth is worth it

It's time to fight for your right to know

It's time to fight for your right to know

Seriously? You want fries with that mega, tripled stacked super-duper cheeseburger? Competitive eating and more in today's newsletter.

REAL AUSTRALIA
You really want fries with that?

The now beaming Rodney Smith (left) with his equally chuffed workmate Drew May. Picture: Mark Jesser

REAL AUSTRALIA
Cross my heart and hope to fly

Janine Graham

Jason Curruthers performing at the Bedgerabong Country Music Campout.

Bedgerabong's annual Country Music Campout wraps up

Brendan McCool

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How 'Mercedes mum' went from Instagram to inmate

Shannon Tonkin

PARIAH: Folau is unlikely to get the opportunity extended to Kyle Sandilands, Russell Packer and Matt Lodge. Picture: Janie Barrett

OPINION
Israel Folau won't get the second chance that others have

Father Brendan Lee

Real-life zombie ants are not a tall Halloween tale

OPINION
Real-life zombie ants are not a tall Halloween tale

Dr Mary McMillan

RAIDS: Executive editor John Lyons leads the AFP out of the ABC's Sydney headquarters in May this year. Picture: Wolter Peeters

OPINION
Why the right to know campaign is so important

Zoë Wundenberg

Older Australians are embracing technology to find love and friendship. Photo:Shutterstock

Older Aussies swipe right in the search for love

Trial planned of herbal formulation to reduce pain from osteoarthritis of the knee and improve function, physical movement and wellbeing.

Can osteoarthritis be effectively treated with a herbal medicine?

Retirees face worrying financial times. Image: Shutterstock

Retirees fear goalpost move in retirement income review

Eileen Wood

Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks on the first anniversary of the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse. Picture: Dominic Lorrimer

Sex abuse redress scheme will get funding boost to reduce delays

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Residents of aged care homes are not having their emotional and social needs met, a new study shows.

Emotional needs of aged residents 'unmet'

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Dream come true: Former Miss Universe, Holmesville-raised Jennifer Hawkins, has welcomed her first baby with husband, Jake Wall. Picture: Instagram

Jennifer Hawkins and Jake Wall welcome baby girl

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Mascot Towers' apartment owners have opted to take out a $5 million loan to fund repairs.

$5m loan, not levy, to fix Mascot Towers

Scott Morrison has told parliament he wants better outcomes for child sex abuse victims.

Groups resisting redress urged to rethink

Marnie Banger

Victorians are being urged to pay speeding and parking fines as per normal ... if aware of them.

Victorians' rude shocks over unsent fines

Angus Livingston

Strip searches at Splendour in the Grass were done out in "not ideal" conditions, an inquest heard.

Inquiry into teen strip search to continue

The coalition says new powers are necessary to stamp out misconduct in the energy market.

Laws aimed at energy giants under scrutiny

Rebecca Gredley

Groundwater means farmers can still grow fodder in the Bylong Valley. They have taken to the airwaves in a bid to get their message across to NSW's leading politicians. Photo: Mark Griggs

Farmers' bid for protection

Daniel Pedersen
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Aaron Picker, Bigga, Michael Green, Boudjah, Cooma and Lindsay Picker, Bigga with the top priced Boudjah ram at $7000 paraded by Landmark auctioneer, Rick Power.

Monaro white wool Merinos hit $7000

Stephen Burns

More stock hits markets in the Central West

More stock hits markets in the Central West

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The view across the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza, Spain. Pictures: Michael Turtle

European gems off the tourist trail

Michael Turtle

Trying to find the best Osteria or Ristorante to sample some of the culinary offerings available can often be a hit and miss affair.

A taste of Tuscany

Scott McRae

Flight Centre advertised promotions in store and in print newspapers offering $250 vouchers to consumers who spent $1500 on a holiday package with Flight Centre. The vouchers were redeemable on their next holiday booked through Flight Centre.

Flight Centre amends voucher conditions

Style: Breeze blocks are incredibly bespoke, offering a range of different shapes and cut throughs for you to create a design that fits your aesthetic.

Are you brave enough to use breeze blocks?

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Every bit helps: Don't pour the water leftover from cooking pasta, eggs or vegetables down the drain - use it to water your pot plants.

Don't pour that pasta water down the sink!

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Wake wakey: The symptoms and causes of sleep disorders vary greatly.

Q: What is a sleep study and why do I need one?

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