Forbes named a finalist in Tidy Towns awards

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Sep 01 2025 Updated August 27, 2025

Renee Powell

Forbes Shire Counil manager major projects Jake Hemming, Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM, Tidy Town judge Doug MacDonald, acting general manager Richard Jane and director planning and growth Mathew Teale. PHOTO: Forbes Shire Council

Forbes has been named a finalist for the 2025 Tidy Towns Sustainability Awards.

Heralded for our heritage, nature and public art, Forbes has been shortlisted for the overall award in the 5001 - 12,000 population category of this year's Keep Australia Beautiful honours.

Forbes Shire Council had the pleasure of hosting judges considering category awards on Monday.

Winners will be recognised when Parke...

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