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Families pay tribute as Eugowra flood inquest closes

Beautiful tributes to two Eugowra residents whose lives were cut short by the 14 November 2022 flood have been heard in the Coroner’s Court. The five-day inquest into the deaths of Diane Smith and Ljubisa ‘Les’ Vugec concluded in Orange on...

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15 hours ago

Sport

Sponsor sort gold event

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News

Uncomfortable challenges making change

Across the country this week, Australians are taking on uncomfortable challenges to raise critical funds for people facing homelessness. Just one year ago, local son Nedd Brockmann was taking his first steps on a 1000-mile run that inspired what’s...

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Sport

Fast, fun and fundraising

Looking for something a little different to do this weekend?Make your way to the Forbes Multipurpose Equestrian Centre, where Forbes Sorting and Penning is saddling up for a weekend full of action, fun, and a few local legends stepping out of their...

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Events

Town fires up for BBQ championships

Forbes was smokin’ on weekend as barbecue masters from near and far fired up their grills for the return of the National BBQ Championships at Grinsted Oval. Day one of a sizzling two-day showdown was all about the grilling, with competitors serving...

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Community

Preschool art show for Ronald McDonald House

Forbes Preschool has been turned into a gallery for a cause. Artists donated work and children took up their brushes, with preschool families and community members gathering Friday night in support of Ronald McDonald House. The event was “beyond...

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Events

Smokin’ hot cook off

Slow and smoky was the name of the game in Sunday’s National BBQ Championships smoking competition and the result was tasty and tender - meat falling off the bone. Forbes hosts this competition each October - one day dedicated to the grill, one to...

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News

$2m to develop land out of flood’s way in Eugowra

State announces funding for Eugowra land development

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20 Oct 2025

Events

Locals step up to Uncomfortable Challenge

Three Forbes locals are getting ready to test their limits as part of Nedd’s Uncomfortable Challenge, a nationwide effort encouraging people to get “comfortable with being uncomfortable” and help tackle homelessness. The Uncomfortable Challenge...

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19 Oct 2025

News

Simple gestures, big impact

Every morning lake walker said “good morning” and it matters

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13 Oct 2025