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8 September 2025
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A treat for families as circus comes to town

The big top went up at Forbes Showground over the weekend, when Brophy's Circus came to town.

The action-packed two-hour show had stunning aerials, hilarious clowns, the Globe of Death and more - and families had a front row seat to the fun.

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League tag GF a display of skill, determination
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League tag GF a display of skill, determination

Red Bend has claimed the 17s league tag premiership in conditions made tough by the wind at West Wyalong. The grand final came down to one last game between our two Forbes clubs and Red Bend coach Nick Jones said it was a show of the strength of the...

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Forbes North students book an adventure
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Forbes North students book an adventure

There were pirates and princesses, unicorns and wolves when Forbes North students celebrated Book Week with costumes and creativity.“Book and adventure” was the theme of Children’s Book Week 2025 and students embraced the opportunity to get dressed...

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Conditions testing but Red Bend U14s win league tag
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Conditions testing but Red Bend U14s win league tag

Red Bend’s Under 14s have secured their league tag premiership with an 18-8 grand final win over Canowindra’s Tigers in West Wyalong. Coach Hannah De Mamiel described the grand final as the ultimate test - a fast-paced, high-intensity match that...

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Meet the Magpies
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Meet the Magpies

1 Jack Smith - Fullback. Electrifying fullback who has had an outstanding season at the back. The competition’s leading try scorer who has amassed 24 tries. Can turn a game in a matter of seconds. 2 Connor Greenhalgh - Winger. A young man who has...

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