Community Students step up, speak out Judges of Oxley CWA’s public speaking competition had a tough task Mid West Media > 12 hours ago
Community This quick check can improve child safety Council offered free child restraint checking Mid West Media > 08 Jun 2025
Community Families enjoy movie under the stars Forbes Youth Action Team hosted a brilliant twilight family movie night at Nelson Park. With face painting, games, and a host of food vendors, the scene was set for a great night for families. Children were enjoying the playground from early, while... Mid West Media > 08 Jun 2025
Community Families enjoy movie under the stars Forbes Youth Action Team hosted a brilliant twilight family movie night at Nelson Park. With face painting, games, and a host of food vendors, the scene was set for a great night for families. Children were enjoying the playground from early, while... Mid West Media > 08 Jun 2025
Community Connections made in Reconciliation Week There were johnny cakes and laughter by the fire as Forbes marked Reconciliation Week at the Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre. CatholicCare Wilcannia Forbes hosted the gathering, with children’s activities and lunch to be shared with the support of Forbes... Mid West Media > 08 Jun 2025
Community Supporting Little Wings Club Forbes was the venue for a spectacular dinner for Little Wings on Saturday 31 May. Club Forbes proudly supports Little Wings, a non-profit organisation providing free air and ground transport for seriously ill or injured children in rural and... Mid West Media > 08 Jun 2025
Community VIEW trivia night a success By SUE CUNNINGHAMForbes View Club held a Trivia Night on 9 May to raise funds for the Smith Family who support students through their Learning for Life Education Programs. These programs empower students living with disadvantage to succeed as they... Mid West Media > 08 Jun 2025
Community Little Wings soars thanks to town’s big heart Another 20 Forbes families will be able to access Little Wings’ critical support if they need it thanks to the community’s generosity at a fundraising night for the charity on Saturday.“It was absolutely amazing,” the organisation’s CEO... Renee Powell > 08 Jun 2025
Community Royal Far West celebrates 100 years During the month of May, the Royal Far West celebrated many milestones. On 17 May a ball was held in Dubbo to celebrate the longevity of the charity. 100 years ago, the idea came from Reverend Stanley Drummond who was based at Cobar, to bring... Mid West Media > 08 Jun 2025
Community Little Wings soars thanks to town’s big heart Another 20 Forbes families will be able to access Little Wings’ critical support if they need it thanks to the community’s generosity at a fundraising night for the charity on Saturday.“It was absolutely amazing,” the organisation’s CEO... Renee Powell > 08 Jun 2025
Community Royal Far West celebrates 100 years During the month of May, the Royal Far West celebrated many milestones. On 17 May a ball was held in Dubbo to celebrate the longevity of the charity. 100 years ago, the idea came from Reverend Stanley Drummond who was based at Cobar, to bring... Mid West Media > 08 Jun 2025
Community Rotary calls for top shots to support preschool FORBES ROTARY IPOMOEADo you have a photograph that makes you think, ”Hey that’s not too bad”?Why not enter your photo or photos in the first ever Rotary Club of Forbes Ipomoea’s July 5 amateur photography competition?Rotary members recently... Mid West Media > 08 Jun 2025
Community City Lunch for the Lads to raise funds for rural kids A regional not-for-profit organisation that’s changing the lives of disconnected young males is setting a table for lunch in the big smoke, all in an effort to raise funds to help continue their incredible work. On the back of a successful... Mid West Media > 08 Jun 2025
Community Eugowra’s Biggest Morning tea raises $4446 for cause By JUDY SMITHWhat a wonderful result we achieved with our Biggest Morning Tea in Eugowra. The community has raised the amazing sum of $4,446 for the Cancer Council. The event was held in the local Bowling Club where more than 60 people were in... Mid West Media > 01 Jun 2025
Community Eugowra VIEW welcomes guest speaker Margaret EUGOWRA VIEW CLUBMembers met at the CWA Rooms for their May meeting. President Irene welcomed members and introduced the guest speaker Margaret Broadbent. Margaret was born in Melbourne in 1947 her father was a city man and her mother a country girl... Mid West Media > 08 Jun 2025
Community VIEW new: Being prepared for the inevitable or sooner The May meeting of Forbes View Club was held on Thursday 8 at Club Forbes. Guest speakers for the lunch were our very own View Club members, Judy Kerr and Loris Malloy. The topic of their presentation centred around “what happens when you’re... Mid West Media > 08 Jun 2025
Community Heartfelt thanks to our Vinnies volunteers St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is recognising National Volunteer Week as an opportunity to celebrate the immense contribution made by its members and volunteers. The theme of this year’s National Volunteer Week is ‘Connecting Communities’ -... Mid West Media > 08 Jun 2025
Community Giving back to valued charity A home away from home is what many families in Forbes have called the Ronald McDonald House in Orange. A home that has and continues to provide comfort, support and resources to 170 families in the Forbes Shire who travel far from home for the... Madeline Blackstone > 01 Jun 2025
Community Double the target, double the distance: Tractor boys back at it It looks like the Fergie tractor boys from Parkes are at it again with another fundraiser for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. In 2023 the group took eight 70-year-old Ferguson TEA 20 tractors on a 600km journey out of Bourke over six... Mid West Media > 01 Jun 2025
Community Finding hope in the midst of suffering All are welcome to attend an evening of reflection as we tackle one of life’s most difficult questions: Why would a good God allow suffering and is there hope?Hosted by Forbes Anglican Church, the evening will feature a guest speaker who has... Mid West Media > 01 Jun 2025
Community Promoting seniors mental health in Bogan Gate Have you heard the laughter and chatter echoing from inside the Bogan Gate Community Memorial Hall recently?If you have you will find it was coming from the many friendly locals who come together to participate in seniors workshops. The Bogan Gate... Madeline Blackstock > 01 Jun 2025
Community Legacy of love: Hand-crafted poppies raise funds Red poppies were everywhere you looked on course at the harness racing on ANZAC Day. Each hand-crafted by Bev Parsons, 550 of these crocheted creations were offered at the gate for a donation. They sold out, with people more than happy to donate to... Mid West Media > 01 Jun 2025
Community Great day trip, learning experiences for garden club Our April meeting was held in the lovely gardens at the home of John Browne on a beautiful sunny autumn day. President Marg Dent welcomed 28 present with six apologies. Our guest speaker was Jan Diprose from the Weddin Community Native Nursery at... Mid West Media > 01 Jun 2025
Community Salvos call for your support in Red Shield Appeal The 61st Red Shield Appeal is here and you’ll see our friendly Salvos volunteers out and about. Funds raised this week position the Salvation Army to be there for those in need in our community year-round - and our local Salvos know all too well the... Mid West Media > 25 May 2025
Community New life for Nelson Park The old Nelson Park tennis courts are to be transformed into a vibrant, multi-purpose community space with government and local support. Forbes Preschool has received $129,000 in ClubGrants funding to completely resurface the damaged courts – with... Mid West Media > 25 May 2025
Community Thanks for the memories: Son of Forbes launches memoirs When Bob Flynn joined his wife’s U3A writing course, it didn’t take him long to find he had more than a few stories to tell. Forbes in the 1940s and 1950s was fertile ground for childhood adventures and as Anna provided story topic prompts to her... Mid West Media > 25 May 2025
Community Creativity on show during holidays Forbes Youth Action Team have once again hosted a fun school holidays and youth week program filled with activities for all to enjoy. On Tuesday and Thursday painting workshops were held in the Youth and Community Centre which are always a popular... Madeline Blackstock > 25 May 2025
