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20 August 2025
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Geagles fly the flag for Eugowra
Rugby League

Geagles fly the flag for Eugowra

They take on competition heavyweights Cargo in the grand final qualifier

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St Laurence's athletes record efforts
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St Laurence’s athletes record efforts

Mason McMillan topped the cluster high jump record for 11 years boys

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19 Aug 2025
Future stars of NRLW and NRL
Rugby League

Future stars of NRLW and NRL

Four Red Bend students have made their mark in representative rugby league and union

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18 Aug 2025
Future stars of NRLW and NRL
Rugby League

Future stars of NRLW and NRL

Four Red Bend students have made their mark in representative rugby league and union

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18 Aug 2025
Croquet players enjoy a sunny Tuesday for game
Sport

Croquet players enjoy a sunny Tuesday for game

CROQUETAussie Croquet was played on 2 August 2025 with only a small number in attendance. Some good scores were recorded on the day and congratulations to the winners. It was really great to see Joan Littlejohn who called in to say hello. Joan is no...

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10 Aug 2025
Debut to remember for MacGregor
Rugby League

Debut to remember for MacGregor

Elizabeth macGregor has made her debut in the NRLW and what a debut it was for the 18 year old

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04 Aug 2025
Markwort earns NSW rep honours
Sport

Markwort earns NSW rep honours

SQUASHBy DROP SHOT!Will Markwort of Forbes Squash Club will be representing NSW in the Trans Tasman Squash Exchange in Cairns in late August, joining the team as first reserve after playing recently in the NSW CHS Squash carnival at Thornleigh. Will...

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03 Aug 2025
Tommie set to compete at nationals
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Tommie set to compete at nationals

Young equestrian athlete Tommie Parker is having a massive year in the saddle and we are only seven months in. The year nine Red Bend Catholic College student has been achieving quality results all year at multiple events in a range of...

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03 Aug 2025
That's gold! Youth shows state what they're made of
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That’s gold! Youth shows state what they’re made of

Youth are proudly representing their shire, Wiradjuri people and the Parkes PCYC at the Nations of Origin 2025. Four gymnasts, including two from Forbes, have walked away with gold and bronze medals. Nations of Origin is an annual tournament hosted...

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27 Jul 2025
Tommie set to compete at nationals
Sport

Tommie set to compete at nationals

Young equestrian athlete Tommie Parker is having a massive year in the saddle and we are only seven months in. The year nine Red Bend Catholic College student has been achieving quality results all year at multiple events in a range of...

Madeline Blackstock  >  
03 Aug 2025
That's gold! Youth shows state what they're made of
Sport

That’s gold! Youth shows state what they’re made of

Youth are proudly representing their shire, Wiradjuri people and the Parkes PCYC at the Nations of Origin 2025. Four gymnasts, including two from Forbes, have walked away with gold and bronze medals. Nations of Origin is an annual tournament hosted...

Christine Little  >  
27 Jul 2025
Sam Drane stars on US flat track
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Sam Drane stars on US flat track

Sam Drane has won three of four championships at the American Motorcyclist Association’s 2025 Flat Track Grand Championships. Sam’s having incredible success on the United States tracks this season and finished a full week of racing at Du Quoin...

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27 Jul 2025
Guinness record for Sherrie
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Guinness record for Sherrie

Sherrie Williams from Tullamore has broken the Guinness World Record for the most weight lifted in an hour by a one arm deadlift. At 23,950kg, Sherrie surpassed the record by 3950kg on Sunday at Anytime Fitness Forbes, where she works as a group fit...

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27 Jul 2025
Millers are our Thursday champs
Sport

Millers are our Thursday champs

SQUASHBy DROP SHOTThe highly anticipated Thursday night finals for our Autumn comp didn’t entirely disappoint but unfortunately not all matches were played. The top liners were unavailable but the enthusiasm showed by all other players certainly...

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20 Jul 2025
Sherrie eyes Guinness World Record as she raises the bar for mental health
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Sherrie eyes Guinness World Record as she raises the bar for mental health

Sherrie Williams from Tullamore will attempt to break a Guinness World Record

Christine Little  >  
15 Jul 2025
Elizabeth part of historic year for Bulldogs
Rugby League

Elizabeth part of historic year for Bulldogs

Elizabeth MacGregor is the youngest player in this year’s historic NRLW Bulldogs side

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15 Jul 2025
Schools compete in touch footy comp
Sport

Schools compete in touch footy comp

Young sports stars from around the region travelled to Parkes on Thursday, 26 June for the PSSA Touch Footy Knockout Day. Forbes players did well, with our photographer on hand to capture the action

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13 Jul 2025
Club hosts intertown tennis opener
Sport

Club hosts intertown tennis opener

TENNISForbes tennis club has hosted teams from across the region in the opening round of 2025 Intertown competition - and come away with a win based on sets won per player. Forbes averaged 3.22 sets per player in the round, when 58 players converged...

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13 Jul 2025
Cogswells, Millers lead squash ladders
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Cogswells, Millers lead squash ladders

By DROP SHOT!Results Wednesday July 2, week 9. Team places now: Cogswells are in front with 147, Hardys next on 146, Jones 146, and Markworts with 134. Highlights: Shane Moxey won set one 15-13 but Bella Henry came home the stronger 15-9, 16-7 and...

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06 Jul 2025
Junior rugby stars shine
Rugby Union

Junior rugby stars shine

Forbes well represented at junior rugby championships

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30 Jun 2025
Record-breaking return
Sport

Record-breaking return

Haylee Redfern’s seven weeks from injury to world championships

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30 Jun 2025
Semi-finals time in minor bowls
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Semi-finals time in minor bowls

BOWLSCHAMPIONSHIPS Well we are down to the pointy end of our Minor Pairs Championships with both semi-finals being played over the weekend to find out who our finalists will be this year. Ben Parslow and Dale Scott were to take on Bruce Jones and...

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29 Jun 2025
Hanrahan maintains form to win medal
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Hanrahan maintains form to win medal

MEN’S GOLFBy Short PuttWinter was most definitely around when the Forbes golfers ventured onto the course to play their Saturday competition. While the sun shone the air temperature was not warm and the occasional wind enforced the cold. The Saturday...

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22 Jun 2025
On the side line with rugby old boys
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On the side line with rugby old boys

Forbes rugby union club hosted their old boys day in Round 7, with a full day of junior and senior rugby on Grinsted Oval. While Cowra had the upper hand across the senior grades, the Platypi gave them an absolutely cracking contest in the first...

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22 Jun 2025
Welsh wins three from three in big night of squash
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Welsh wins three from three in big night of squash

SQUASHBy DROP SHOTResults of Wednesday June 11, week 7. Team places now: Cogswell have taken the lead 124, Hardys next then Markworts and Jones in that order. Highlight matches: Hunter Bilsborough was two sets down to Josh Haley but fought back...

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22 Jun 2025
Calling time: Trevor honoured for service to tennis
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Calling time: Trevor honoured for service to tennis

Forbes’ Trevor Drury has been serving the game in the central west for decades

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14 Jun 2025
Hardys, Millers hold top spots in squash comps
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Hardys, Millers hold top spots in squash comps

By DROP SHOTWednesday June 4, week six Teams Hardys remain ahead now with 108 points, Jones are next on 98, Markworts now third for 88 and Cogswells follow that with a close 86 points. And there’s still time for catch-ups, players. Highlights for...

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15 Jun 2025
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