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‘State of Origin’ of bowls

The final of Minor Bowls Pairs was billed a State of Origin game and it didn’t disappoint, and a lot closer with no ‘biff’ then the result of last Wednesday night. After 21 ends played with a strong cross wind making for extreme chilly conditions...

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25 Jul 2024

Sport

Three Forbes pacers in the Protostar final

If harness racing authorities had any doubts over the importance of the Forbes district to the racing and breeding industry they need look no further than the field for this Saturday’s $500,000 Ladbrokes Protostar at Albion Park. Bittersweet, owned...

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25 Jul 2024

News

Eugowra kelpie takes Qld state title

He might be nine years of age but Kay and Kevin Howell’s champion kelpie Karana Roy IV still doesn’t like to be beaten. At the recent Queensland State Utility Trials Karana Roy IV took out the state title. Kay and Kevin, who run “Karana’ Kelpie Stud...

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25 Jul 2024

Sport

Low scores defy weather

Saturday’s golf was played in conditions similar to those experienced by the players in ‘The Open’, being held at Royal Troon in Scotland. The field of 70 players contesting the 2-Person Ambrose, sponsored by Hassall Trading P/L, encountered strong...

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25 Jul 2024

News

Plant a tree or a shrub

Did you know that this year we celebrate 25 years of Toyota Australia as the major sponsor of Planet Ark’s National Tree Day?Throughout the years, individual Toyota Dealerships have supported their community and school events, providing funding for...

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24 Jul 2024

News

Precinct continues to attract new investors

The Parkes Special Activation Precinct has continued to attract a healthy pipeline of investors, a spokesperson for the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) told the Champion Post.“The NSW Government remains committed to...

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22 Jul 2024

News

Council staff speak at garden meeting

Forbes Garden Club met on June 25 at the Men’s Shed for their monthly meeting whereby president Margaret welcomed 32 members. The guest speakers on the day were David and Kate from the Forbes Shire Council who gave a great coverage in relation to the...

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19 Jul 2024

Sport

Cliff hanger finish at golf

On Saturday the golfers encountered mid-winter conditions as they battled away in the Individual Stroke event, sponsored by B M Tooth. The field of 69 produced scores better than last week, having adjusted to the cold conditions and hastened their...

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18 Jul 2024

Sport

Forbes Pony Club gears up for their major annual event

Forbes Pony Club is looking forward to another successful Charlie O Connor weekend with the showjumping day and annual gymkhana scheduled for July 27 and 28. President David Quirk said the committee had been working hard behind the scenes to secure...

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17 Jul 2024

News

A journey to Harvard with Red Bend

Red Bend students took us on a journey to Harvard when they brought Legally Blonde the Musical to the stage recently. Director Melanie Anderson was delighted with the way the production had come together and drawn audiences for two big nights at the...

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15 Jul 2024