Saturday,
21 September 2024
Funds to shade Lions Park playground
Community

Funds to shade Lions Park playground

Over $40k in funding through the Community Building Partnership awarded to Forbes

Madeline Blackstock  >  
6 hours ago
Check out this week's digital edition
Forbes Advocate

Check out this week’s digital edition

Check out this week’s digital edition

Jacob Selwood  >  
06 Sep 2024
Mayors receive vote of confidence in initial count
AFL

Mayors receive vote of confidence in initial count

Elected representatives won’t be declared until after postal votes close on September 27

Renee Powell  >  
6 hours ago
Golden Eagles celebrate their season
Rugby League

Golden Eagles celebrate their season

2024 was an incredible year for Eugowra’s rugby league club

Renee Powell  >  
6 hours ago
Move to Forbes proved the right one, retiring council leader reflects
News

Move to Forbes proved the right one, retiring council leader reflects

Forbes Shire Council’s Paul Bennett retires

Renee Powell  >  
6 hours ago
Forbes to vote in Parkes at next Federal election
News

Forbes to vote in Parkes at next Federal election

Forbes and Parkes have been cut off the top of the Riverina electorate

Renee Powell  >  
19 Sep 2024
Inland Rail's 100-hour construction blitz
News

Inland Rail’s 100-hour construction blitz

Around-the-clock work on Forbes sites

Renee Powell  >  
19 Sep 2024
Forbes to vote in Parkes at next Federal election
News

Forbes to vote in Parkes at next Federal election

Forbes and Parkes have been cut off the top of the Riverina electorate

Renee Powell  >  
19 Sep 2024
Inland Rail's 100-hour construction blitz
News

Inland Rail’s 100-hour construction blitz

Around-the-clock work on Forbes sites

Renee Powell  >  
19 Sep 2024
Foxes win grand final
Soccer

Foxes win grand final

Forbes 2-1 victors over Vipers in hard-fought decider

Renee Powell  >  
19 Sep 2024
Girls U12s kick off Champion of Champions campaign on home ground
Soccer

Girls U12s kick off Champion of Champions campaign on home ground

It’s been a big couple of weeks for soccer in Forbes

Renee Powell  >  
19 Sep 2024
Red Bend JRL Under 14s girls are champions
Rugby League

Red Bend JRL Under 14s girls are champions

Red Bend Junior Rugby League claims league tag, girls’ 2024 premierships

Renee Powell  >  
19 Sep 2024
It's Show time, Eugowra!
Events

It’s Show time, Eugowra!

Eugowra Show is on Saturday

Renee Powell  >  
19 Sep 2024
Community
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Funds to shade Lions Park playground
Community

Funds to shade Lions Park playground

Over $40k in funding through the Community Building Partnership awarded to Forbes

Madeline Blackstock  >  
6 hours ago
Coin collector shares insights with Probus
Community

Coin collector shares insights with Probus

Guest speaker Alan Toole on history, value of coins

Renee Powell  >  
13 Sep 2024
A powerful reminder to check in with loved ones
Community

A powerful reminder to check in with loved ones

A message from Philip Donato, Member for Orange

Renee Powell  >  
12 Sep 2024
Community gym for Trundle
Community

Community gym for Trundle

Trundle War Memorial Hall receives grant for community gym

Renee Powell  >  
12 Sep 2024
Community spirit shines at Tidy Towns awards
Community

Community spirit shines at Tidy Towns awards

Landcare shares enthusiasm for local projects with Tidy Towns assessor

Renee Powell  >  
04 Sep 2024
Free online child car seat safety workshops
Community

Free online child car seat safety workshops

Forbes Shire Council’s child car seat safety workshops are on again

Renee Powell  >  
04 Sep 2024
Robyn is president of Friends of Forbes Hospital
Community

Robyn is president of Friends of Forbes Hospital

The news from Friends of Forbes Hospital AGM

Renee Powell  >  
04 Sep 2024
Sport
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Mayors receive vote of confidence in initial count
AFL

Mayors receive vote of confidence in initial count

Elected representatives won’t be declared until after postal votes close on September 27

Renee Powell  >  
6 hours ago
Nelson, Nicholson pair for win
Bowls

Nelson, Nicholson pair for win

Club news: Time for bowlers to consider committee roles

Renee Powell  >  
6 hours ago
Golden Eagles celebrate their season
Rugby League

Golden Eagles celebrate their season

2024 was an incredible year for Eugowra’s rugby league club

Renee Powell  >  
6 hours ago
Foxes win grand final
Soccer

Foxes win grand final

Forbes 2-1 victors over Vipers in hard-fought decider

Renee Powell  >  
19 Sep 2024
Girls U12s kick off Champion of Champions campaign on home ground
Soccer

Girls U12s kick off Champion of Champions campaign on home ground

It’s been a big couple of weeks for soccer in Forbes

Renee Powell  >  
19 Sep 2024
Red Bend JRL Under 14s girls are champions
Rugby League

Red Bend JRL Under 14s girls are champions

Red Bend Junior Rugby League claims league tag, girls’ 2024 premierships

Renee Powell  >  
19 Sep 2024
Upset win in A and B Pairs
Bowls

Upset win in A and B Pairs

Merritt and Strudwick the winners in bowls duel

Renee Powell  >  
13 Sep 2024
Cracker scoring for medals
Golf

Cracker scoring for medals

Low scores follow a day of sunshine on the golf course

Renee Powell  >  
13 Sep 2024
Let's finish this: Foxes set for GF
Soccer

Let’s finish this: Foxes set for GF

Forbes Foxes to face Parkes Vipers in Lachlan Amateur Soccer Association decider

Renee Powell  >  
12 Sep 2024
Red Bend Opens claim CCC Cup
Rugby League

Red Bend Opens claim CCC Cup

College league team wins NSW CCC Cup for third time in a row

Renee Powell  >  
04 Sep 2024
It's grand final time for Forbes junior rugby
Rugby Union

It’s grand final time for Forbes junior rugby

Forbes Junior Rugby Union’s Under 12s, 14s in grand finals Saturday

Renee Powell  >  
04 Sep 2024
Forbes Foxes to host Lachlan soccer grand final
Soccer

Forbes Foxes to host Lachlan soccer grand final

Stellar season secures determined Foxes a home grand final

Renee Powell  >  
04 Sep 2024
Spring squash competition news and results
Sport

Spring squash competition news and results

Spring squash competition news and results

Renee Powell  >  
04 Sep 2024
Winter wraps up with sunny morning for croquet
Sport

Winter wraps up with sunny morning for croquet

Forbes croquet club welcomes 29 on sunny day

Renee Powell  >  
04 Sep 2024
Events
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Top day at Trundle Bush Tucker
Events

Top day at Trundle Bush Tucker

See who was at Trundle Bush Tucker Day 2024

Madeline Blackstock  >  
6 hours ago
Huge night for harness racing
Events

Huge night for harness racing

‘The Dish’ feature race of biggest meeting for historic Showground paceway

Mid West Media  >  
19 Sep 2024
It's Show time, Eugowra!
Events

It’s Show time, Eugowra!

Eugowra Show is on Saturday

Renee Powell  >  
19 Sep 2024
What's on in and around Forbes
Events

What’s on in and around Forbes

Check out all of the exciting events that are coming up in and around Forbes

Madeline Blackstock  >  
13 Sep 2024
Free child restraint checks in Forbes
Events

Free child restraint checks in Forbes

Coming to Lions Park on Wednesday September 18

Renee Powell  >  
13 Sep 2024
Rural
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Josh Frappell from The Regenerative will speak in Forbes and Parkes
Rural

Josh Frappell from The Regenerative will speak in Forbes and Parkes

Looking at landcare with Marg Applebee

Madeline Blackstock  >  
12 Sep 2024
Forbes weekly market reports
Rural

Forbes weekly market reports

Check out the numbers from this week’s cattle and sheep sales at the Forbes Saleyards

Madeline Blackstock  >  
04 Sep 2024
Lamb sashed Supreme Exhibit of Bedgerabong sheep show
Rural

Lamb sashed Supreme Exhibit of Bedgerabong sheep show

Impressive line-up for 2024 Bedgerabong Show sheep competition

Renee Powell  >  
04 Sep 2024
Matters of State with MP Philip Donato
Rural

Matters of State with MP Philip Donato

JUSTICE FOR BIDDYThis week there has been Australia-wide media stories broadcast on the tragic death of 10-year-old Biddy Porter, who was murdered four years ago in the most horrific of circumstances. There wouldn’t have been a dry eye among those...

NEM Author  >  
10 Jul 2024
Council to join stand against rubbish levy that would double costs
Rural

Council to join stand against rubbish levy that would double costs

A landfill levy could effectively double the cost of rubbish disposal, costing our shire another $2.4 million a year, our councillors have heard. Forbes Shire Council will join NetWaste in opposing the expansion of the NSW Waste Levy to any of the 25...

NEM Author  >  
20 Aug 2024
Regional
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Not long to go til the Canowindra Show!
Events

Not long to go til the Canowindra Show!

Spring is in the air which means that the Canowindra Show is not far away!As always there’s plenty to do and lots of fun for the whole family to be had!From cake baking to drawing, woodchopping and sawing - the Canowindra Show as always promises to...

Dane Millerd  >  
04 Sep 2024
Matters of State with MP Philip Donato
Rural

Matters of State with MP Philip Donato

BEDGERABONG SHOWI had a lovely time attending Bedgerabong’s 68th annual show on Saturday. Bedgerabong is a wonderfully tight-knit and welcoming community, and it was terrific to see this event so well supported. A big congratulations to Maddie Kemp...

NEM Author  >  
26 Aug 2024
Earthworks mark start of building new Warroo Bridge
News

Earthworks mark start of building new Warroo Bridge

Early work to replace Warroo Bridge begins in September

Renee Powell  >  
04 Sep 2024
Northparkes Operations celebrates 30 years of operation
Business

Northparkes Operations celebrates 30 years of operation

Northparkes Evolution Mining recently celebrate 30 years of operation

Madeline Blackstock  >  
04 Sep 2024
Choose Life: How Transformations Cowra Helps Beat Drug Addiction
News

Choose Life: How Transformations Cowra Helps Beat Drug Addiction

Transformations, an organisation dedicated to helping individuals overcome drug addiction, has become a beacon of hope for many in Cowra and beyond. Founded in 1999 on the Gold Coast by CEO Michael Barrett, himself a former drug addict...

Dane Millerd  >  
04 Sep 2024
Regional electrical workers take a stand against real pay cuts
News

Regional electrical workers take a stand against real pay cuts

ETU members at publicly-owned regional energy distributor Essential Energy have been left with no option but to continue taking protected industrial action in pursuit of wages and conditions that keep up with the cost of living. Local workers at...

Dane Millerd  >  
04 Sep 2024
Anzac Day service times across the Hilltops
News

Anzac Day service times across the Hilltops

Bendick Murrell9am Wreath Laying Ceremony at Bendick Murrell Memorial Hall. Bimbi2pm - Commemorative service at cenotaph. Wreath laying ceremony. Cadet catafalque party in attendance. Boorowa 6am Dawn Service at War Memorial, Marsden Street. 10.15am...

Rebecca Hewson  >  
24 Apr 2024
Funding boost to improve regional road safety
News

Funding boost to improve regional road safety

NSW Government announce funding boost for regional road safety

Rebecca Hewson  >  
04 Sep 2024
Molly gets hands on experience at being a Health Hero
Rural

Molly gets hands on experience at being a Health Hero

Hennessy Catholic College student Molly Smithers joined with fellow high school students from across the region for an introduction to a career in allied health and nursing through the ‘Be a Health Hero’ program. The program is targeted at Year 10...

Rebecca Hewson  >  
16 Aug 2024