Arts and Entertainment

Holding hope: An album introduction with a difference

Canowindra-based singer songwriter Nerida Cuddy is hosting a special event to introduce her new book and album on Saturday, 25 October. This is a concert with a difference, featuring Nerida’s songs, poems, writings and favourite photographs all...

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7 hours ago

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Giving day to the arts can save vital small grants program

A national giving day to the arts may be the lifeline needed to save a cherished small grants program in the NSW Central West. Arts OutWest wants to raise $10,000 this month to continue offering microgrants in 2026. Creative Australia has named...

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7 hours ago

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Killer show to take over Little Theatre

Little Shop of Horrors is a deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical which has captivated the hearts of theatre goers for decades. And it’s coming to the Parkes Little Theatre next week. It follows the meek floral assistant...

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12 Oct 2025

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Killer show to take over Little Theatre

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12 Oct 2025

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Special event planned for film’s 25th anniversary

October will mark the 25th anniversary of the release The Dish, the iconic Australian historical comedy-drama film featuring Parkes’ very own Murriyang Parkes Radio Telescope and its role in relaying live footage of humanity’s first steps on the...

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05 Oct 2025

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Capturing the magic of Street Dreams

Magical scenes and smiling faces of Street Dreams. Forbes Shire Council has funding to run the event across three years, under the NSW Government’s Open Streets program

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05 Oct 2025

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Street Dreams to light Saturday night

Forbes is set to glow with colour and creativity when the brand new Street Dreams Festival lights up the town this Saturday, 27 September. Street Dreams is a celebration of art, light, storytelling and community spirit that will transform Harold...

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28 Sep 2025

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Sculpture brings Eugowra’s last locomotive back to life

A brand new competition launched at Eugowra Show on the weekend, and bearing a championship ribbon at day’s end was a very special project from local Judd McKenna. The feature sculpture train was a weldart tribute to the 3026 – the last steam...

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28 Sep 2025

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Writers invited to carry on storytelling tradition

The remarkable lives of Paul and Hettie Wenz were brought to life at the local launch of The Wenzday Project, held at the Forbes Museum on Monday evening. The project is designed to spark creativity and inspire new generations of writers, drawing on...

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24 Aug 2025

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Sculpture brings Eugowra’s last locomotive back to life

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28 Sep 2025

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Writers invited to carry on storytelling tradition

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24 Aug 2025

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Snow much fun at Frozen Junior

Last weekend saw the last shows of the popular Parkes Musical and Dramatic society’s production of Frozen Junior. The show has been historic for the Parkes Musical and Dramatic Society with all 11 shows selling out in record time. In the Society’s...

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17 Aug 2025

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Artists create a break from winter

Forbes Arts Society transformed Town Hall into a gallery on the first weekend in August, filling the historic space with paintings, drawings, ceramics and more. The Break From Winter art exhibition featured a whole variety of works by local artists...

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17 Aug 2025

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Maddison’s grand jetè to Sydney production

Dancing runs through Maddison Hornery’s veins and she will be taking her love for the art to new heights early next year. The talented dancer has been selected in the NSW Youth Ballet’s January production of Cinderella. This is an exciting opportunity...

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17 Aug 2025

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Wenzday Project to celebrate local voices

The Wenzday Project creates a place for Forbes’ stories

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12 Aug 2025

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Forbes on the page as Kelly Rimmer launches newest novel

Local readers have had the chance to hear from Kelly Rimmer on the release date of her new novel, set against a very local backdrop. The Central West author sat down with Book Dispensary owner Deb Prior for a Q and A on the launch date of The...

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10 Aug 2025

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CatholicCare awards Aboriginal art prize

Works by Parkes and Bourke artists equally impressed judges

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04 Aug 2025

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New view of cultural centre as scaffolding comes down

There’s been progress on the Forbes Cultural Centre project this month and the removal of the scaffolding in recent days has given the community a view of the work that’s been done. The new roof is on and we can see the facade works, including...

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03 Aug 2025

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“Coming home” theme to inspire short stories, poetry

The Cabonne Women Writers open writing competition is open for entries

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29 Jul 2025

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29 Jul 2025

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Dancers take stage

The dance section of Forbes eisteddfod got away to a stellar start Saturday with dance groups to open a week of competition. Troupes came from all over the region including Forbes, Parkes, Cowra, Bathurst and Mudgee to take the stage at Red Bend...

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27 Jul 2025

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Get in quick, Frozen Jr opens this weekend

After eight weeks of rehearsals Frozen Junior officially opens this Friday and their first show is a sell-out. With 46 of the most talented juniors in our district the show is set to be one to remember. Parkes Musical and Dramatic Society posted on...

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27 Jul 2025

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Winners of the 2025 dance eisteddfod

The curtain has closed on the 2025 Forbes dance eisteddfod with talent from all over the region taking the stage across a big week. Soloists performed across a range of dance styles including hip hop, tap, classical ballet, jazz and more. Adjudicator...

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27 Jul 2025

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Entries open for Spirit of the Bush photos

Rural Aid invites Australians to share their images of life on the land

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22 Jul 2025

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$108k funding for Street Dreams festival

A new arts and cultural festival will transform the heritage heart of Forbes for one night only, thanks to a $108,550 grant to launch Street Dreams. Councils across the region are sharing in $3.6 million of NSW Government funding under the Open...

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13 Jul 2025

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Drama students shine in eisteddfod spotlight

Forbes Eisteddfod is in full swing with dance to go

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08 Jul 2025

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Stand-out performers of 2025 eisteddfod

The first section of Forbes eisteddfod is complete, with plenty of talent taking the stage across a big week of performance. Adjudicator Dr Rachel Campbell had a big week of encouraging and providing insight to the region’s performers of all ages...

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06 Jul 2025