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9 June 2025
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Hard work will continue, says reelected Gee
Politics and Government

Hard work will continue, says reelected Gee

There has been a 54 per cent swing towards Andrew Gee in Eugowra as the Independent retains the seat of Calare in the Federal election. Thanking supporters and communities on Monday morning, Mr Gee said the work of fighting for the region would now...

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11 May 2025
Land and people our common interest: Candidates
Politics and Government

Land and people our common interest: Candidates

The unsuccessful candidates who ran for the seat of Parkes this federal election have tipped their hats to an enjoyable and respectful campaign. Libertarian candidate Sally Edwards and Labor candidate Nathan Fell conceded defeat in the days following...

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18 May 2025
Change in how some voted in Parkes, Forbes
Politics and Government

Change in how some voted in Parkes, Forbes

Some voting booths in the towns of Parkes and Forbes saw a considerable shift in first preferences this federal election, particularly away from who people have traditionally voted for in the past. For Parkes the swing was against the Nationals and...

Christine Little  >  
18 May 2025
Change in how some voted in Parkes, Forbes
Politics and Government

Change in how some voted in Parkes, Forbes

Some voting booths in the towns of Parkes and Forbes saw a considerable shift in first preferences this federal election, particularly away from who people have traditionally voted for in the past. For Parkes the swing was against the Nationals and...

Christine Little  >  
18 May 2025
Chaffey retains seat for Nationals
Politics and Government

Chaffey retains seat for Nationals

Jamie Chaffey has retained the seat of Parkes for the Nationals. While Labor candidate Nathan Fell recorded a 5.19 per cent swing in Saturday’s federal election, Mr Chaffey and the Nationals had almost 63 per cent of the two-candidate preferred...

Christine Little  >  
11 May 2025
JE vaccine free in Forbes LGA
Politics and Government

JE vaccine free in Forbes LGA

By PHILIP DONATO MEMBER FOR ORANGEFREE ACCESS TO JE VACCINENSW Health is further expanding and simplifying free access the Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccine to ensure residents are protected as the mosquito season continues. In NSW, A Japanese...

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11 May 2025
Pre poll opens at Town Hall Saturday
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Pre poll opens at Town Hall Saturday

Local pre-polling in the Federal election opens this Saturday 26 April. Those needing to cast their votes ahead of election day, Saturday 3 May, can attend the Forbes Town Hall from 9am Saturday. The Town Hall polling centre is open: Saturday 26...

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04 May 2025
Chaffey backs greater support for families, businesses
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Chaffey backs greater support for families, businesses

2025 Federal Election advertorialJamie Chaffey The Nationals candidate for ParkesWe know Parkes is by far the biggest federal electorate in NSW, with some of the most isolated communities in the country. With Mark Coulton MP retiring at the next...

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04 May 2025
Water infrastructure is critical, mayors argue
Politics and Government

Water infrastructure is critical, mayors argue

“Water infrastructure is critical” is the argument our region’s mayors and State MP are having to make as they call for it to be included in disaster recovery funding. Member for Orange Philip Donato stood amongst pieces of broken pipeline as he -...

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27 Apr 2025
Chaffey backs greater support for families, businesses
Politics and Government

Chaffey backs greater support for families, businesses

2025 Federal Election advertorialJamie Chaffey The Nationals candidate for ParkesWe know Parkes is by far the biggest federal electorate in NSW, with some of the most isolated communities in the country. With Mark Coulton MP retiring at the next...

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04 May 2025
Water infrastructure is critical, mayors argue
Politics and Government

Water infrastructure is critical, mayors argue

“Water infrastructure is critical” is the argument our region’s mayors and State MP are having to make as they call for it to be included in disaster recovery funding. Member for Orange Philip Donato stood amongst pieces of broken pipeline as he -...

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27 Apr 2025
Ten candidates contest seat of Parkes
Politics and Government

Ten candidates contest seat of Parkes

Ballot paper positions have been drawn across Australia for this year’s federal election. As the Australian Electoral Commission officially declared nominations at public events on Friday, 10 candidates contesting the seat of Parkes were revealed...

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27 Apr 2025
Cost of living crisis needs immediate action: Donato
Politics and Government

Cost of living crisis needs immediate action: Donato

By PHILIP DONATO MEMBER FOR ORANGE2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards - nominations openVolunteers epitomise the spirit of community. Without volunteers many activities we enjoy, and services we benefit from or rely on would come to a grinding...

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27 Apr 2025
Voters to head to polls on May 3 in new seat of Parkes
Politics and Government

Voters to head to polls on May 3 in new seat of Parkes

With AAP Australians will head to the polls for a federal election on May 3. After months of speculation, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the election date following a visit to Governor-General Sam Mostyn last Friday morning. A five-week...

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13 Apr 2025
State MP opens Forbes office
Politics and Government

State MP opens Forbes office

It’s a meeting point for the MP in the western part of his electorate

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10 Mar 2025
Rex may be nationalised if no private buyer for airline
Politics and Government

Rex may be nationalised if no private buyer for airline

Connectivity vital for quality of life, regional economies, says Albanese

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20 Feb 2025
Letters in the mail as boundary changes
Politics and Government

Letters in the mail as boundary changes

Forbes will vote in the seat of Parkes at the next federal election

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08 Feb 2025
MP condemns plan's 'diminished vision'
Politics and Government

MP condemns plan’s ‘diminished vision’

Steph Cooke labels water strategy a wasted opportunity

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17 Jan 2025
$3.5m equestrian centre open
Politics and Government

$3.5m equestrian centre open

Matters of State with Phil Donato

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12 Dec 2024
Advocating for Forbes communities
Politics and Government

Advocating for Forbes communities

The year in review with Member for Riverina Michael McCormack

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11 Dec 2024
Flood recovery in focus, two years on
Politics and Government

Flood recovery in focus, two years on

Matters of State with Philip Donato MP

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29 Nov 2024
Farraway to run for Calare
Politics and Government

Farraway to run for Calare

Sam Farraway will step down from his current role in NSW Parliament

Renee Powell  >  
16 Oct 2024
Forbes, here is your new council
Politics and Government

Forbes, here is your new council

One new candidate has been elected

Renee Powell  >  
02 Oct 2024