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Forbes toasts State's small winemakers
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Forbes toasts State’s small winemakers

Small winemakers are the toast of Forbes after another successful NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show. Friday’s public tasting night gave the community the chance to sample wines from across NSW, the volunteer organising committee hosting a great night at...

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

COMMUNITY FETESaturday, 6 SeptemberForbes Uniting Church is excited to announce a community fete at the church in Browne Street, from 9am on Saturday, 6 September. This will be a great chance to get gifts before Father’s Day. More details to come...

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07 Sep 2025
A treat for families as circus comes to town
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A treat for families as circus comes to town

The big top went up at Forbes Showground over the weekend, when Brophy’s Circus came to town. The action-packed two-hour show had stunning aerials, hilarious clowns, the Globe of Death and more - and families had a front row seat to the fun

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07 Sep 2025
A treat for families as circus comes to town
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A treat for families as circus comes to town

The big top went up at Forbes Showground over the weekend, when Brophy’s Circus came to town. The action-packed two-hour show had stunning aerials, hilarious clowns, the Globe of Death and more - and families had a front row seat to the fun

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07 Sep 2025
Family fete for Father's Day weekend
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Family fete for Father’s Day weekend

Forbes’ Uniting Church is throwing open the gates for a community fete on Saturday, 6 September. The church community is excited to welcome the town to share a family event in the grounds right in time to enjoy the fete atmosphere with dads and...

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31 Aug 2025
What's on in and around Forbes
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What’s on in and around Forbes

NSW SMALL WINEMAKERS WINE SHOW TASTINGFriday, 29 AugustThe NSW Small Winemakers Show has released 2025 dates and this year’s public tasting is on Friday, 29 August at Forbes Town Hall. The gourmet wine presentation dinner follows on Saturday, 20...

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31 Aug 2025
Raise a glass to small winemakers
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Raise a glass to small winemakers

Forbes is raising its glass this week as host of the 33rd annual NSW Small Winemakers Wine ShowWith 488 entries from 90 wineries, the show is once again putting the spotlight on the remarkable quality and diversity of wines coming out of small...

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31 Aug 2025
Enjoying Show day at Bedgerabong
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Enjoying Show day at Bedgerabong

Did we take your photo at the Bedgerabong Show?Our photographer Jenny Kingham had a great day out at the first show of our season

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31 Aug 2025
Forbes locals part of show centenary
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Forbes locals part of show centenary

Forbes residents were spotted among the big crowds and entrants at this year’s Tullamore Show, which on 8-9 August officially marked and celebrated its 100th event. Hank Bray had a great show in the poultry section which made a return after it had to...

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24 Aug 2025
Enjoying Show day at Bedgerabong
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Enjoying Show day at Bedgerabong

Did we take your photo at the Bedgerabong Show?Our photographer Jenny Kingham had a great day out at the first show of our season

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31 Aug 2025
Forbes locals part of show centenary
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Forbes locals part of show centenary

Forbes residents were spotted among the big crowds and entrants at this year’s Tullamore Show, which on 8-9 August officially marked and celebrated its 100th event. Hank Bray had a great show in the poultry section which made a return after it had to...

Christine Little  >  
24 Aug 2025
Street Dreams festival to illuminate Forbes
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Street Dreams festival to illuminate Forbes

Forbes is set to glow with colour and creativity when the brand new Street Dreams Festival lights up the town this September. Taking place on Saturday 27 September from 5pm to 9pm, Street Dreams is a celebration of art, light, storytelling and...

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24 Aug 2025
What's on in and around Forbes
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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
Bedgerabong shines on show day
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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
Sign up now for National BBQ Championships
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Sign up now for National BBQ Championships

Get ready to fire up the grill! Registrations are now open for the highly anticipated 2025 Forbes National BBQ Championships. Returning to Grinsted Oval in Forbes on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October 2025, this sizzling competition will once again...

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17 Aug 2025
Get your tickets to wine show's big events
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Get your tickets to wine show’s big events

The NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show is back again for 2025 and entries for this year are at 488 wines from 90 wineries. The 33rd show will commence judging on Monday 25 August and Mark Richardson, a Senior Winemaker from Tyrrell’s Wines in the...

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17 Aug 2025
Join Forbes RSL on Vietnam Veterans Day
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Join Forbes RSL on Vietnam Veterans Day

Monday, 18 August is Vietnam Veterans Day and Forbes RSL Sub Branch will host a memorial ceremony at the Cenotaph, in Victoria Park, starting at 11am. Some 60,000 Australians served their country in the Vietnam conflict between 1962 and 1975. Over...

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17 Aug 2025
Kindness champion to share her inspiring journey
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Kindness champion to share her inspiring journey

NSW Australian of the Year and Kindness Factory founder Kath Koschel will share her extraordinary and uplifting story at a free event in Parkes this month. CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes is thrilled to invite the whole community to hear from Kath at...

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17 Aug 2025
All roads lead to Bedgerabong Show
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All roads lead to Bedgerabong Show

All roads lead west to Bedgerabong this Saturday, 16 August, for the best little show in the west. Organisers are bringing together a great day of family fun, with gate entry free for the under 16s. There’ll be a jumping castle for the little ones...

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17 Aug 2025
What's on in and around Forbes
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What’s on in and around Forbes

BEDGERABONG SHOWSaturday, 16 AugustThe greatest little show in the west opens our show season on Saturday, 16 August. Start planning what you might enter from your veggie patch, kitchen or craft room. Stall holders are invited to register with site...

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17 Aug 2025
Three candidates for Young Woman competition
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Three candidates for Young Woman competition

Winner to be named on Show day, 13 September

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11 Aug 2025
Step up for CanAssist
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Step up for CanAssist

Join the bridge to bridge walk on our lake on 17 August

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11 Aug 2025
Community tradition needs volunteers
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Community tradition needs volunteers

A cherished annual tradition in the heart of rural NSW, the Trundle Show is more than just an agricultural event. It’s a celebration of community spirit, country life and the resilience of small towns. As preparations begin for this year’s show the...

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10 Aug 2025
What's on in and around Forbes this week
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What’s on in and around Forbes this week

FROZEN JR PRODUCTION25 July to 10 August Parkes Musical and Dramatic Society is excited to present Frozen Junior. For three weekends only 46 of the most talented juniors in our district will bring the magical tale of Frozen to life in Parkes. This...

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10 Aug 2025
Forbes hosts firefighter championships
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Forbes hosts firefighter championships

Firefighters from across NSW are on their way to Forbes for the regional Firefighter Championship. Over two action-packed days, Fire and Rescue teams will go head-to-head in a series of challenges designed to test the skills they use in real...

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10 Aug 2025
What's on in and around Forbes
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What’s on in and around Forbes

FROZEN JR PRODUCTION25 July to 10 August Parkes Musical and Dramatic Society is excited to present Frozen Junior. For three weekends only 46 of the most talented juniors in our district will bring the magical tale of Frozen to life in Parkes. This...

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03 Aug 2025
Get your entries ready, show season's here
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Get your entries ready, show season’s here

Show season is just about to begin with Bedgerabong Show just two weeks away and it’s time to plan and prepare those entries. Have you crafted a fire bucket? Is your dog good at jumping heights? Perhaps you’ve finished a quilt, taken a great...

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03 Aug 2025
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