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Ribbons, recipes and rural spirit: Young Woman Libby loves local Show

Libby Coles named Forbes Show Young Woman on great day

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8 hours ago

Soccer

Foxes fight to finish in thriller

Grand final decider comes down to penalty shoot-out

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8 hours ago

Rural

Rabobank brings global insight to local gathering

Farmers from across the central and western districts gathered in Forbes to hear the latest global and local market insights, as Rabobank brought its travelling “Rabo truck” to town. Clients from Forbes, Condobolin, Cowra, Parkes, Grenfell...

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14 Sep 2025

Rugby League

So close, so proud

RUGBY LEAGUEHold your heads high, Magpies. Sunday’s Peter McDonald Premiership grand final was one that will live long in bush footy memories: the scores were locked 10-10 at half time, and 22-22 all after a huge 80 minutes. There had to be a winner...

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14 Sep 2025

Community

Cabonne Australia Day nominations open now

Nominations for Eugowra’s 2026 Australia Day awards are now open. Cabonne Council’s Australia Day Awards are open to Cabonne community members who are Australian Citizens and who have made a noteworthy contribution or achieved something outstanding...

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14 Sep 2025

Soccer

Foxes fire up for grand final showdown

SOCCERThe Forbes Foxes are ready to roar this Sunday as they step onto the field to defend their Lachlan District Amateur Soccer Association premiership. Many of last year’s winning squad have returned in 2025, and their growth as a team has been...

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14 Sep 2025

Events

It’s Show time, Forbes

Come one, come all to the 149th Forbes Show!This annual event returns to Forbes Showground for one big day, Saturday 13 September, with all the family fun on offer. PLENTY TO SEEThe agricultural side of the show begins on Friday, with dairy cattle...

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14 Sep 2025

Council

Council adds $50k to community grant budget

An extra $50,000 a year will be made available to community groups seeking Forbes Shire Council support. An updated community funding program policy was presented to councillors at their August meeting, with the funding cap officially lifted to...

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14 Sep 2025

Education

St Laurence’s team named STEM finalists

A team of primary school scientists from Forbes has been recognised as finalists in a national Science Technology Engineering and Maths competition after taking up an environmental challenge over the last term. Under the guidance of Mrs Jess...

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14 Sep 2025

Emergency Services

Call to honour Eugowra flood responders

“When will our community heroes get the recognition they deserve?”MP Andrew Gee has asked for those who served in the Eugowra and central west floods of 2022 to be eligible for the National Emergency Medal – as thsoe emergency responders...

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14 Sep 2025