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Rural

Rabobank brings global insight to local gathering

The “Rabo truck” hosted growers and agribusinesses from across the region

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9 hours ago

Community

Hearts and hands together: Eugowra digs deep to rebuild children’s centre

The community has rallied as fundraising to rebuild the Eugowra Children’s Community Centre continues. More than 170 people dug deep at a recent trivia night, which was overwhelmingly supported with generous auction items. Eugowra’s only childcare...

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07 Sep 2025

Rugby League

Magpie season: First grade book grand final in Dubbo

Forbes Magpies are grand final bound after defeating Mudgee 34-10 before a vocal home crowd at Spooner Oval. The win sets up another main event with Dubbo CYMS, at Dubbo’s Apex Oval on Sunday 7 September, and anticipation is building in the players...

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07 Sep 2025

Sport

Drane makes history

Tom Drane has made history as the first international rider to win the American Flat Track singles series. The Forbes-born talent was making headlines on the weekend, after he secured the series win with two rounds still to race. It’s a dream come...

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07 Sep 2025

Rugby League

Magpies 16s fly high in grand final

Talk about ending on a high. Forbes Magpies 16s have secured the Lachlan District junior rugby league premiership and it’s a special one, with a significant number of the cohort to age out of the junior competition next season. Coach Jason Kennedy...

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07 Sep 2025

Council

Fee trial continues after holiday no-shows mean kids miss out

Forbes Shire Council will continue its trial of fees for holiday activities with children missing out on the fun due to no-shows. The council has been offering free holiday activities to Forbes families for many years - and these regularly book out -...

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07 Sep 2025

Council

Council to hear Vintage Village visions

Council called for expressions of interest for two accommodation sites

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02 Sep 2025

News

Forbes named a finalist in Tidy Towns awards

Awards in Parkes in October

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01 Sep 2025

Rural

Eyes on the skies: Spring forecast promise after drier winter

Eyes are on the skies at the moment as conditions across the shire show the strain of a dry winter, even as the outlook for spring holds promise. More than 95 per cent of the shire has been classed as drought affected under the Department of Primary...

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31 Aug 2025

Events

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