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28 October 2025
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Smokin' hot cook off
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Smokin’ hot cook off

Slow and smoky was the name of the game in Sunday’s National BBQ Championships smoking competition and the result was tasty and tender - meat falling off the bone. Forbes hosts this competition each October - one day dedicated to the grill, one to...

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26 Oct 2025
What's on in and around Forbes
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What’s on in and around Forbes

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS17 October-2 NovemberOpening night of Parkes Musical and Dramatic Society’s next horrifyingly exciting production - the Little Shop of Horrors - is Friday, 17 October. Running over three weekends at the Little Theatre, tickets...

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26 Oct 2025
Town fires up for BBQ championships
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Town fires up for BBQ championships

Forbes was smokin’ on weekend as barbecue masters from near and far fired up their grills for the return of the National BBQ Championships at Grinsted Oval. Day one of a sizzling two-day showdown was all about the grilling, with competitors serving...

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26 Oct 2025
Town fires up for BBQ championships
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Town fires up for BBQ championships

Forbes was smokin’ on weekend as barbecue masters from near and far fired up their grills for the return of the National BBQ Championships at Grinsted Oval. Day one of a sizzling two-day showdown was all about the grilling, with competitors serving...

Renee Powell  >  
26 Oct 2025
What's on in and around Forbes
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What’s on in and around Forbes

TRIVIA AT BEDGERABONGFriday, 17 OctoberCome one, come all to the Bedgerabong community trivia night. It’s on from 7.30pm at the Bedgerabong Hall. $10 per person entry, cash at the door. There’ll be fun, games and prizes for the best decorated table...

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19 Oct 2025
Locals step up to Uncomfortable Challenge
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Locals step up to Uncomfortable Challenge

Three Forbes locals are getting ready to test their limits as part of Nedd’s Uncomfortable Challenge, a nationwide effort encouraging people to get “comfortable with being uncomfortable” and help tackle homelessness. The Uncomfortable Challenge...

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19 Oct 2025
Be part of BBQ Championships this weekend
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Be part of BBQ Championships this weekend

The sun is out, the weather is warming up, and this weekend our barbecue masters will be taking up their tongs right here in Forbes. Forbes is host to the National BBQ Championships on Saturday 18 October and Sunday 19 October and they’ll be cooking...

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19 Oct 2025
Top vehicles shine at motor show
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Top vehicles shine at motor show

There were a range of top vehicles on display at the annual Forbes Motor Show, with many taking home trophies. The annual event returned to Forbes’ South Circle Oval over the October long weekend, on Sunday, 6 October, with a large crowd of car...

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19 Oct 2025
Fun day out at the Forbes Motor Show
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Fun day out at the Forbes Motor Show

Forbes Motor Show returned on Sunday, 6 October, and was a great day out for car enthusiasts from all over the region

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19 Oct 2025
Top vehicles shine at motor show
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Top vehicles shine at motor show

There were a range of top vehicles on display at the annual Forbes Motor Show, with many taking home trophies. The annual event returned to Forbes’ South Circle Oval over the October long weekend, on Sunday, 6 October, with a large crowd of car...

Brendan McCool  >  
19 Oct 2025
Fun day out at the Forbes Motor Show
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Fun day out at the Forbes Motor Show

Forbes Motor Show returned on Sunday, 6 October, and was a great day out for car enthusiasts from all over the region

Brendan McCool  >  
19 Oct 2025
See Roulettes perform over Parkes airport
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See Roulettes perform over Parkes airport

The Roulettes, the Royal Australian Air Force’s aerobatic display team, will be performing over Parkes this Friday. Details were officially confirmed on Monday afternoon with the Roulettes announcing they are “off to the home of the Dish” for...

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12 Oct 2025
Follow the road to Trundle for a weekend of celebration
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Follow the road to Trundle for a weekend of celebration

There isn’t a Trundle ABBA Festival this year but local businesses and community groups have stepped up to ensure there’s still a reason to visit the town this October. From 17 to 19 October, Trundle will come alive with All Roads Lead to Trundle...

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12 Oct 2025
What's on in and around Forbes
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What’s on in and around Forbes

FORBES SPRING RACESSaturday, 11 OctoberForbes Spring Races is on and it’s going to be another great day trackside. There’ll be six thrilling races, fashions on the field, free jumping castle and face painting for the kids. There will be a bar, TAB...

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12 Oct 2025
Engines roar for Forbes Motor Show
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Engines roar for Forbes Motor Show

After taking last year off, a variety of cars, trucks and motorbikes have roared into town for the 2025 Forbes Motor Show. South Circle Oval hosted more than 100 cars and motorbikes, trucks and tractors, vintage machinery and boats on Sunday, October...

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12 Oct 2025
A first class Canola Cup
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A first class Canola Cup

A huge crowd descended on Eugowra for the annual Canola Cup Family Picnic Day where fashions met top quality racing on the Monday of the October long weekend. Eugowra Harness Racing Club secretary, Jodie Greenhalgh was pleased with the number of...

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12 Oct 2025
Canola Cup fashions
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Canola Cup fashions

All the glamorous fashion from this year’s Canola Cup Fashions on the Field on Monday in Eugowra. Elizabeth Paterson from Griffith was sashed as this year’s Canola Queen making it her third year in a row to take out the title. Kim Bermingham won...

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12 Oct 2025
Chef Patrick de Leon to light up National BBQ Championships
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Chef Patrick de Leon to light up National BBQ Championships

Sizzling event returns to Forbes in October 2025

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06 Oct 2025
Forbes Growth Room to open its doors
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Forbes Growth Room to open its doors

The Forbes Growth Room is opening its doors on Wednesday 8 October and community members are invited to come down to the Town Hall and join the event. The Growth Room is a place where local blokes come together once a month to talk things through...

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05 Oct 2025
Pool opens Saturday to start big long weekend
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Pool opens Saturday to start big long weekend

POOL OPENS Saturday, 4 October Forbes Olympic Pool opens this Saturday for the Summer season. Through school holidays, the hours are: 6am to 8pm Monday to Friday; 7am to 8pm Saturday; and 10am to 7pm Sunday. Public holiday hours at 10am to 8pm...

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05 Oct 2025
Forbes Motor Show returns
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Forbes Motor Show returns

Roll up, rollup it’s returning: the Forbes Motor Show will be back on Sunday 5 October. South Circle Oval will once again be the venue for the 15th annual long weekend show. It’s open to cars and motorbike, trucks and tractors, vintage machinery and...

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05 Oct 2025
Plenty to see and do at the 149th Forbes Show
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Plenty to see and do at the 149th Forbes Show

There was plenty for Show-goers to see and do at the 149th Forbes Show, including the all-new to Forbes Show Madstylemoto, who had the crowd entertained. The speed shear returned, again drawing the crowds to the Ben Hall Shears pavilion and...

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28 Sep 2025
A great day out at Eugowra Show
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A great day out at Eugowra Show

Jenny Kingham captured some of the smiling faces and newly-sashed winners at the 2025 Eugowra Show

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28 Sep 2025
What's on in and around Forbes
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What’s on in and around Forbes

AGEING WELL IN FORBESThursday, 25 SeptemberJoin Western NSW Local Health District and local services at Club Forbes from 10am to 12.30pm to look at the services, programs and supports available to help you age well in Forbes. Chat about planning...

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28 Sep 2025
Disco fever and Elvis collide
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Disco fever and Elvis collide

If your social media has been lighting up like rhinestones on an Elvis jumpsuit this last week, you will know the countdown to the 2026 Parkes Elvis Festival is officially on. Excitement is building as shows and ticket sales are released and the...

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28 Sep 2025
All the fun of the Forbes Show in photos
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All the fun of the Forbes Show in photos

Show day Saturday was glorious and there were people admiring the many entries right through the pavilions, from the birds to the fleece. Forbes North was judged to have the best indoor exhibit and O’Connors the best outdoor exhibit

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28 Sep 2025
Friday at the Forbes Show
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Friday at the Forbes Show

Friday was all about junior judging and dairy cattle at the Forbes Showground as the finishing touches were being made for Saturday’s big day. Forbes High School and Red Bend Catholic College students threw their hands up to participate in junior...

Madeline Blackstock  >  
28 Sep 2025
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