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NATIONAL TREE DAYSaturday, 26 JulyNational Tree Day volunteers will be working to provide a green buffer adjacent to the Goldridge Housing Development in Forbes. Central West Lachlan Landcare are pleased to host this event in partnership with Forbes...

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27 Jul 2025

Horse Racing

Billy Bent Ear retires a winner

RACINGBy COLIN HODGESAmid emotional scenes, the grand warrior of western area racing Billy Bent Ear has bowed out as a last start winner. At the Wean Picnic meeting north east of Gunnedah on Saturday, the Dubbo based owner and trainer Connie Greig...

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27 Jul 2025

Events

Holiday fun around Forbes

Whether the kids are into art or sport there’s been something on this school holidays to keep them entertained. Here’s a few tips for connecting with events:Check the what’s on, on page 2 of the Forbes Advocate every week;Follow Forbes Youth Action...

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27 Jul 2025

Arts and Entertainment

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

Digital Editions

Forbes Advocate, Thursday, July 24, 2025

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24 Jul 2025

Arts and Entertainment

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

Politics and Government

Deadline extended, farmers urged to have say on land management code

Call to action leads to a win for farmers

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21 Jul 2025

Council

Cabonne to introduce text alerts

Residents will be able to register for the service

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21 Jul 2025

Community

Macrocarpa Landscapes shares native plant inspiration with club

By GREEN THUMBThe June meeting was held in the comfort of the Men’s Shed with President Marg Dent welcoming 29 with apologies from 11 members. birthday wishes were extended to those who celebrated throughout the month. Minutes and reports were read...

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20 Jul 2025

Community

Vale Florence Margaret Morrison

Florence Margaret Morrison 7 September 1931 to 30 August 2024Florence Margaret Morrison was born 7 September 1931 in Lakemba NSW. She was the fourth child to Edward and Florence Martyn, and called Margaret while still a baby because her mother...

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20 Jul 2025