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All systems go for 2025 Forbes Show

Save Saturday 13 September for the big event

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MEN’S HEALTH CHECKSFriday 13 June, Saturday 14 JuneRotary is bringing the MHERV - the Men’s Health Education Rotary Van - to Forbes offering free health checks. If you don’t remember the last time you had a check up, then it’s time. They’ll check...

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04 Jun 2025

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Young artists at forefront of Grenfell’s Henry Lawson Festival

Shaping and showcasing the young artists of the future will be at the forefront of the 2025 Henry Lawson Festival of the Arts to be held in Grenfell from Thursday 5th to Monday 9th June 2025. President of the Henry Lawson Festival Committee, Belind...

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08 Jun 2025

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Young artists at forefront of Grenfell’s Henry Lawson Festival

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08 Jun 2025

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Create something special with Henley’s Rustics

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, winter offers a quiet, reflective pause — and the perfect opportunity to prepare your garden for a flourishing spring. Whether you’re planning a patch of fresh herbs, vibrant blooms, or a backyard...

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01 Jun 2025

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Magic night under the stars in Forbes

Get into the toasty winter spirit at ‘Frost and Fire’ in Forbes on Saturday 21 June as this year’s event will be bigger and brighter than ever. Once again two huge effigy bonfires will light up the stunning ski dam location to live music from...

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01 Jun 2025

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Get your camp ovens ready for cook-off

Mark your dates for the June long weekend for the Caragabal Camp Oven Cook off on Sunday, 8 June. Now in its fourteenth year, the annual, the annual event is expected to draw people from around the state and Canberra to Caragabal. While the cookoff is...

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01 Jun 2025

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Watch a black and white photo come to life

The Golden Plough will be held in Peak Hill from 31 May to 1 June and Western Branch president of the Australian Draught Horse Stud Book Association Aleks Berzins says it is the best thing you could do on a weekend. The Golden Plough is fast becoming...

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01 Jun 2025

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TALK2MEBRO CONSCIOUS CONNECTION WORKSHOPFriday, 30 MayWhile Talk2MeBro’s free community catch-ups provide a taste of what they offer, this workshop delves deeper, setting itself apart with its intensified focus and depth. Guided by their top-tier...

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08 Jun 2025

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Watch a black and white photo come to life

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01 Jun 2025

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08 Jun 2025

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Enjoying a morning of music

A crowd filled Town Hall to hear the pipe organ pair with the electone to make incredible music on Sunday 18 May. Maz Rees and Grant Barton, who both learnt music in Forbes from Di Skinner, worked together for months to create the concert to raise...

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01 Jun 2025

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Local Show seeks 2025 Young Woman

Forbes Show is getting closer and now’s the time to think about one of the great opportunities associated with it - the Young Woman competition. Save the date, there’s an information night where you can learn all about it on Wednesday 2 July, before...

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01 Jun 2025

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EUGOWRA’S BIGGEST MORNING TEAThursday 22 MayEugowra is hosting Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea for The Cancer Council again this year. It’s on at the bowling club from 10am with this year’s guest speaker from 11am. Enjoy delicious morning tea, snap...

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01 Jun 2025

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Beyond banter: Men’s Table seeks to form in Forbes

Looking for conversation that goes beyond banter?You’re not alone: and an organisation called The Men’s Table is coming to Forbes to get you connected. They’re starting with an entrée on Tuesday 3 June. Al Stratton, Western NSW regional host...

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25 May 2025

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Forbes gives verdict on Trial of Ben Hall

When many of us hear the name Ben Hall, we think of the Escort gold robbery near Eugowra. But although Hall was arrested in connection with the heist, he was never sent to trial for it. He was just 27 - days shy of his birthday - when he was shot dead...

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25 May 2025

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Join storytime at Forbes Library

Forbes Library is inviting families to join them to read The Truck Cat as they hold a special National Simultaneous Storytime preview event next Wednesday 21 May. National Simultaneous Storytime is held annually by the Australian Library and...

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25 May 2025

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A MORNING OF MUSICSunday 18 May Enjoy the unique sounds of the pipe organ and electronic organ together as Maz Rees and Grant Barton take you on a musical journey. The Town Hall doors open at 10am for the concert to start at 10.30am. Entry is simply...

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18 May 2025

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Generations carry reenactment tradition on

Monday marked 160 years since the death of Ben Hall but the week has shown the legend of the bushranging era lives on. Canowindra’s successful balloon challenge returned on the weekend and reenactment of the Escort Rock gold robbery and Canowindr...

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18 May 2025

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Fire station open day Saturday 10 May

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is throwing open its doors for its annual Open Day on Saturday, 10 May 2025 and urging the community to help protect themselves and their loved ones from the dangers of fire. Fire fighters will be at Lions Park from 10am...

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18 May 2025

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What’s on in and around Forbes this week

NATHAN “WHIPPY” GRIGGS AT CALARIE HALLThursday, May 1Check out an Aussie banter whip cracking show from a Guinness world record holder Nathan “Whippy” Griggs at his Pass the Hat gig. All welcome, fun atmosphere, merchandise available - entry is free...

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11 May 2025

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LEARN TO SKATEThursday 17 AprilCome along to Forbes Skatepark to attend the free Learn to Skate Workshop hosted by Totem skateboarding. There’s a learn to skate beginner class and mentoring skate session. Registration is essential please book and...

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27 Apr 2025

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Smiling faces at the Boots and Bowties Ball

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04 May 2025

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Furnace and Fundamentals to headline Cowal’s 20th celebrations

Evolution Mining’s Cowal Gold Operations is pleased to announce that they have secured headline act Furnace and the Fundamentals as the lead entertainment for their upcoming 20-year celebration. On Saturday 18 October 2025, Cowal will celebrate...

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27 Apr 2025

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Top line up for Frost and Fire

Live music, sitting near a fire bucket with tasty local food and drinks is the ideal way to spend a chilly June night and in Forbes we have created an entire event around this just for you. Frost and Fire 2025 is on Saturday, 21 June and it has an...

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27 Apr 2025

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Full throttle fun: Thousands roll through first Motor Show

The first Amazing Motor Show has truly lived up to its name, firing on all cylinders with a full day of action and crowds that rolled in by the thousands. Peter Hodge, part of the event’s organising pit crew, said the day exceeded all expectations...

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20 Apr 2025

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Start your engines for motor show

The big weekend of the much-anticipated Amazing Motor Show is here. Whether you’re keen to see classic cars polished up for the show ‘n’ shine, a tractor pull or controlled skids, it’s all happening in Forbes this Saturday. From the Showground right...

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13 Apr 2025