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LONG-COVID: Surveys of COVID-19 patients around the world indicate a stronger link between some genetic precursors and long-COVID development. Picture: FILE

Preliminary surveys suggest there are a few indicators of whether you might develop long-COVID.

Who's most likely to end up getting long-COVID symptoms?

TikTok-famous mum Nat Alise and her son Malachi make a Willy Wonka hat for Book Week in a series of videos for her 2.4 million followers. Photos: TikTok @nat.alise

With just three days left to finish off three costumes, TikTok star Nat Alise had some sage advice for stressed parents attempting to create a costume for Monday morning.

How to survive Book Week: Top Tips for parents to get the most out of the experience

BIG AND LITTLE CHANGE: If Australia became a republic nation and left the Commonwealth, there may be some significant changes to the Constitution, government, and currency. 

From constitutional change to a new face on our currency. Some things would look different if Australia became a republic.

What would change if Australia left the Commonwealth?

David Littleproud has accused Scott Morrison of breaching Australians' trust. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

A war-of-words within the Coalition has erupted over the Morrison secret ministries scandal, with both sides launching accusations of disrespect.

Morrison scandal sparks Coalition war-of-words, as Greens push for probe

Nationals leader David Littleproud has backed claims that Scott Morrison breached the Coalition agreement. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

A war-of-words has erupted between the Nationals and Liberals over Scott Morrison's secret ministries scandal.

Nationals leader backs claim Morrison breached Coalition deal with secret power grab

COMING BACK. Freshwater class ferry, the MV Queenscliff, will be operating on Sydney Harbour from early September. Picture: Manly Drone

Freshwater ferries will return to Sydney Harbour in a NSW Government backflip.

No longer a fairytale, as iconic ferries finally return to Sydney Harbour

ENDING PERIOD POVERTY: Share the Dignity founder and managing director Rochelle Courtenay. Picture:Supplied

QUT teamed up with not-for-profit Share the Dignity to reveal how periods affect the lives of young people

Period Poverty: Girls' health at risk from lack of access to products

Georgie, Tim, Louie and Kara West ready to start their year at Forbes Public School.

Big day as more Forbes kinders begin school journey

Anthony Albanese will receive advice from the Solicitor-General on Monday. Picture: James Croucher

Scandal-plagued Scott Morrison is a step closer to being referred to a powerful parliamentary committee.

Greens move to refer Morrison to powerful committee over secret ministries scandal

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: James Croucher

Will Scott Morrison be told to go? Hint: it is all about Cook

DOOR OPENS: Canadian singer-songwriter Frazey Ford will be the first international artist to play at Dashville since the pandemic. 

Frazey Ford finds her groove in taking her own sweet time.

Frazey Ford is driving in her own lane

Breanna and Kevin Powell enjoying the evening.

In pictures: Australia Day 2022 by Lake Forbes

Walter Terrence John Stevenson born August 17. Son to Brittaney Veale and Tace Stevenson of Forbes; grandson to Terry and Debbie Veale of Trundle and to Susie and Moses Stevenson of Tullamore.

Special feature: Forbes' babies of 2021

More problematic than the prequel issue, is the whole fantasy thing. Picture HBO/Binge

Towards the end, our relationship with Game of Thrones resembled a young romance which had run its course.

House of the Dragon breaks two of three golden rules

Each student will have access to two RATs per week, as will teachers.

Masks, twice-weekly rapid antigen tests as NSW schools set to return

Scott Morrison once said he never considered his legacy as prime minister. Picture: James Croucher

Scott Morrison will need distance from history if he is considering post-political life.

What does the future hold for a man who never considered legacy

Santa arrived at Eugowra's Carols on the Creek with a very special little guest, a baby 'reindeer' who the kids were thrilled to meet. 

Santa brings a very special guest to 2021 Eugowra Carols on the Creek

Tourists look at at lava flowing from a heart-shaped crater at the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland on Monday, August 15, 2022. Photo: Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty Images.

An ongoing volcanic eruption in Iceland serves as a reminder of Australia's not-so-distant volcanic past.

Iceland volcanic eruption a reminder of Australia's explosive past

Brian Broadbere, Forbes Country Music Club president Wendy Dixon and Jean Foran enjoying the relaxed surrounds of the Calarie Hall. 

Country Music Club wraps up 2021 with muster at Calarie Hall

Coralie Crouch with her garden feature in the new Platypus Gallery members' exhibition.

Artists inspired by verse for newest Platypus Gallery exhibition

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NSW and Victoria recorded more than 10,000 fresh infections and 49 COVID-19 deaths. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia edging towards 10m virus cases

WATER WOES: There are fears all dam funding will be withdraw due to flawed metrics leading to unfavourable assessments.

Bureaucrats say the dam would only return 9 cents on the dollar, despite admitting they were unable to assess the economic benefit the dam would have on the region.

Flawed report a 'convenient excuse' not to build dams: Nationals

A national summit will discuss the future of electric vehicles in Australia. (AP PHOTO)

Inaugural EV summit gears up in capital

The PM will meet with leading Torres Strait Islander women for talks about an Indigenous voice. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Albanese to hear from Torres Strait women

Investigations are underway following the discovery of a man's body on a northern Victorian road. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Man found dead on northern Victorian road

READY FOR INSPECTION: Scaffolding has been erected around the Vampire Jet. Picture: CHRISTINE LITTLE

Ready for inspection: next steps towards Vampire Jet restoration

IMMACULATE: Bruce Wenbam with his 1969 Mk 2 MGB, which he says runs beautifully. Picture: JEFF MCCLURG

"Left leg in first - I've been doing it all my life!" Bruce laughs

MG still a delight to drive for Bruce whose passion for cars goes way back

Get into the social swing of things with a host of events and happenings around the region.

Things to do: Central West and beyond

A TRUE GENTLEMAN: Murray Field is remembered as a wonderful father and grandfather as well as beloved member of the Forbes community. Picture: SUPPLIED

Murray Field, Forbes Citizen of the Year, recipient of the Catholic Church's Exalted Cross, beloved father and grandfather.

A true gentleman: family's tribute to Murray Field

SOAKED: There is a lot of water lying on the country south of Forbes. 

Lachlan River on rise again: minor flooding predicted at Jemalong from Thursday

WOOHOO: Isabelle and Breanna Powell are looking forward to Bedgerabong Show this Saturday - they've grown a bit since this photo was taken in 2019! 

Let Show season begin: all roads lead to Bedgerabong this Saturday

The Local Government Area of Cabonne wraps around Orange. 

There are now 44 LGAs part of the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA)

Natural disaster declared for Cabonne as flood waters flow across state

DAPHNE CELEBRATES: Back Jeanette Norris, Mavis Cross, Dorothy Jones, Bev Slaven, Vicki Knight, Edna Hughes and Judy Smith (front) Sharon Radwick, Margaret Sharp, Daphne Thompson, Sylvie Welsh, Susanne Wheeldon and Shirley Heinzel. 

Eugowra news: celebrations for Daphne Thompson, Noel Pengilly

SUN POWER: Forbes North's Jordy Shaw, Braxton Hopkins and Braxton Johannson wired up solar powered circuits to run these fans. 

Looking at Landcare: students explore on Eco Day

From the mayor's desk: local roads on the agenda

TEAM WORK: Bunnings' George Barnes, artist Karen Ritchie and Parkes Forbes Community Housing's Martize Smith. 

Forbes shows up to brighten life in unit complex

NUMBERS JUMP: Forbes' Monday cattle sale saw a yarding of 483 after two quiet weeks. Picture: FILE

Forbes market reports: this week's cattle yarding rebounds

WATER ABOUT: Drivers travelling down the Newell Highway south of Forbes have water views. 

Flood update: Lachlan River falls below minor flood levels

LEGACY: FPS Staff Mrs Katy Brown showing current FPS Students, Maggie Dooley, Josie Watson and Emily Greig her family paver from her time as a student at FPS. Picture: SUPPLIED

Put your name on a paver, support Forbes Public School

Forbes residents fined $89,900 for COVID breaches and most haven't been paid

FIT4LIFE: Senior Constable Daniel Greef, PCYC's Rayleen Hill and Senior Constable Jamie Slater with Hunter, Lennie, Alfie, Sophia and Matilda. Picture: BRENDAN MCCOOL

Fun, fitness and a good breakfast through Fit4Life

RIVER STILL RISING: The Bureau of Meteorology is warning the Lachlan River may reach the minor flood level at Forbes on Saturday evening. Picture: FILE

Lachlan River may reach minor flood level at Forbes Saturday evening

TOP NOTCH: Rebekah Sammut's work as a wedding videographer has earned her award after award and she isn't planning on slowing down.

Meet the award-winning wedding videographer who is capturing couples' magic moments

A Forbes man was sentenced to a 12 month prison sentence to be served as an Intensive Corrections Order for his fourth drink driving offence.

Forbes man "12 months in jail to be served in the community"

WORKING DOG CHALLENGE: Olly from Corinella with his team of working dogs preparing for the Cobber Challenge. Picture: SUPPLIED

Corinella farmer and his working dogs signed up for Cobber challenge

THE PRODIGAL SON RETURNS: Jake Grace will be a crucial addition to the Forbes Magpies squad this season. Photo: NICK GUTHRIE.

Forbes Magpies ready to swoop on 2022 season

WHAT AN EXPERIENCE: Holly Hare, Henry Best, Billie Palin and Jarrod Draper perform at Overture in Parkes last Saturday. Photo: KRISTY WILLIAMS.

Grenfell's Henry Best performed in front of hundreds of people at the Overture concert in Parkes last weekend.

Henry's 'special experience' learning from Josh Piterman, performing at Overture

Young musicians and singers from around the Central West perform alongside Josh Piterman and Lucy Durack at Parkes' incredible Overture concert on April 2.

THE GREATEST SHOW: Overture concert a 'wholesome' experience

STARS UNDER THE STARS: Lucy Durack and Josh Piterman will be headlining Saturday's Overture concert at the Cooke Park Pavilion in Parkes. Photo: SUPPLIED.

Overture will feature two of Australia's leading performers - Lucy Durack and Josh Piterman - alongside some of the most talented singers and musicians the Central West has to offer.

'See what's coming next' for talented Central West musicians at Overture concert

ALL SMILES: Peter Guppy from Cycling Without Age Parkes takes Pat and Ray Wilson for a trishaw ride last weekend. You can take a ride from Lions Park on Wedneday and Saturday mornings. Photo: KRISTY WILLIAMS.

You can get a trishaw ride on Wednesday and Saturday mornings at Lions Park in Parkes.

'Feel the wind in your hair' on a trishaw ride through Parkes

RED GOES FASTER: UK-based Kiwi Warren Briggs' eye-catching 1965 Red Mustang is having one last tilt at the Classic Outback Trial, which is starting in Parkes this week after a COVID-enforced break. Photo: SUPPLIED.

Over the course of seven days, the crews will cover some 680km of competitive stages and 1650km of transport stages, starting this Sunday, March 27.

Parkes hosting start of Classic Outback Trial rally race

Alex Blackwell, left, says women still face too many barriers in the male-dominated sports industry. Picture: Getty Images

What started as male egos colliding ended with a woman as the collateral damage and it's not good enough.

'A female journalist's worst nightmare': The collateral damage of AFL egos

186 families from Parkes have stayed at the house for 1,333 nights, which gives an indication of how important it is to have a place like this for families to be close to their children in hospital.

Robertson, Rice highlighting importance of Orange's Ronald McDonald House

Francine Binns (Chief Executive Officer, IPWEA NSW & ACT), Ben Howard (Director Operations, Parkes Shire Council), Melanie Suitor (Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer, Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils) and Grant Baker (President, IPWEA NSW & ACT).

"The project saw load restraint knowledge increase, breaches decrease by almost 70 per cent and there were no load restraint incidents recorded on our local roads during 2021."

Parkes and Forbes' 'Load Restraint Education Project' receives award

PLENTY TO THINK ABOUT: Input prices are expected to be high, but forecasts are positive for farmers in the Parkes region. Photo: FILE.

A Parkes agronomist said he had to advise clients to budget more than double the money for fertilser than last season.