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Return to Red Bend: Alumni gather for reunion

Once Marist, always mates

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14 hours ago

Education

Return to Red Bend

Red Bend Catholic College hosted more than 100 returning students on the weekend, with tours of the school as part of their reunions for some milestone years. Classes celebrated everything from 10-year to 50-year reunions on the weekend, with many...

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14 hours ago

Events

Raise a glass to small winemakers

Get your tickets to tasting night or gourmet dinner

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27 Aug 2025

News

Outback air race begins for two farmers, pharmacist

They’re raising funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service

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27 Aug 2025

Rural

Eyes on the skies: Spring forecast promise after drier winter

Most of Forbes shire is now considered drought affected

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26 Aug 2025

Events

Bedgerabong shines on show day

“Amazing” was the verdict on the 2025 Bedgerabong Show from newly-sashed Young Woman Jess Alcorn. Jess, who grew up in the area, has been leading cattle since she was three years old and made plenty of entries in the show through her school...

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24 Aug 2025

News

Next step toward housing development

A 130-block housing development is another step closer with the approval of the Farnell and Dawson Street subdivision in north Forbes. With construction to prepare the land scheduled to start in mid to late 2025, Homes NSW gave the approval update on...

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24 Aug 2025

Events

What’s on in and around Forbes

FLY HIGH FOR MENTAL HEALTHSunday, 24 AugustThe month-long Fly High for Mental Health campaign comes together with a family fun day at Stephan Field from 10am to 2pm. There will be a sausage sizzle with proceeds to charity, ice cream van, jumping...

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24 Aug 2025

News

Melanie’s rural dentistry dream gets a boost

A dental student with a passion for working in rural communities and ensuring her patients have encouraging experiences has been awarded a Royal Agricultural Society Foundation scholarship. Forbes’ Melanie House, who’s currently on her final...

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24 Aug 2025

Rugby League

Flying high: Magpies in hunt for finals glory

RUGBY LEAGUEMagpie season continues with Forbes’ Peter McDonald Premiership side through to the qualifier and the other three grades continuing their campaigns this weekend. Forbes league tag head to Orange this Sunday where they’ll take on Orange...

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24 Aug 2025