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Commander outlines policing plans in visit to Forbes

Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller met with Western Region Commander

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06 Sep 2024

Police and Courts

Property charges laid after police investigate farm trespass

Another arrest has been made

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Police and Courts

Police seize housebreaking tools, knife after recovering stolen ute

The ute was stolen from Forbes and located in Condobolin

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01 Jun 2025

Community

Rotary calls for top shots to support preschool

Forbes Rotary Ipomoea is hosting its first photography competition

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31 May 2025

Police and Courts

Women facing charges after Forbes home searched

Police swooped on the property on Thursday

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30 May 2025

Community

Rotary calls for top shots to support preschool

Forbes Rotary Ipomoea is hosting its first photography competition

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31 May 2025

Police and Courts

Women facing charges after Forbes home searched

Police swooped on the property on Thursday

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30 May 2025

Community

City Lunch for the Lads to raise funds for rural kids

Boys to the Bush are rolling out the red carpet in Sydney

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29 May 2025

Community

Heartfelt thanks to our Vinnies volunteers

Celebrating National Volunteer Week

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29 May 2025

Sport

45-year-old record tumbles at FPS swimming carnival

Leo Dwyer took more than a second off a 1980 record

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30 Mar 2025

Sport

Back on track: Harness racing to return on Anzac Day

Forbes Diggers Harness Racing Club has rebuilt its track following the 2022 floods

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25 Mar 2025

Community

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Community

Royal Far West celebrates 100 years

You can support the Forbes branch and op shop

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02 Jun 2025

Community

Rotary calls for top shots to support preschool

Forbes Rotary Ipomoea is hosting its first photography competition

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31 May 2025

Community

City Lunch for the Lads to raise funds for rural kids

Boys to the Bush are rolling out the red carpet in Sydney

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29 May 2025

Community

Eugowra’s Biggest Morning tea raises $4446 for cause

By JUDY SMITHWhat a wonderful result we achieved with our Biggest Morning Tea in Eugowra. The community has raised the amazing sum of $4,446 for the Cancer Council. The event was held in the local Bowling Club where more than 60 people were in...

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01 Jun 2025

Community

Eugowra VIEW welcomes guest speaker Margaret

News from Eugowra VIEW Club

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29 May 2025

Community

VIEW new: Being prepared for the inevitable or sooner

VIEW Club news from the May meeting and fundraiser trivia night

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29 May 2025

Community

Heartfelt thanks to our Vinnies volunteers

Celebrating National Volunteer Week

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29 May 2025

Sport

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Rugby League

Premiership 1975 side to host long weekend reunion

The Magpies had a win to remember in reserve grade 50 years ago

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02 Jun 2025

Sport

Hardys, Millers lead the chase for Autumn squash glory

By DROP SHOTResults of Week 4 of the Forbes Autumn squash competition. Wednesday May 21 Team ladder is now: Hardys lead the chase comfortably with 83 well earned points, Jones follow on 69, Markworts closing the gap at 60 and Cogswells trail with 53...

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01 Jun 2025

Rugby Union

Captain, coach praise Platypi’s gutsy effort against Roos

Defence was key for the Platypi First XV

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29 May 2025

Netball

NetSetGo a hit in busy netball season

News from Forbes Netball Association

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29 May 2025

Golf

Liam Fraser leads the way

This week’s news and results from Forbes golf club

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28 May 2025

Sport

Pony Club gears up for weekend

Forbes Pony Club riders will put their skills on display during a massive weekend of riding at the annual Charlie O’Connor Jumping Day and Gymkhana. The annual Charlie O’Connor Showjumping and Dressage event is Saturday 24 May, with the gymkhana to...

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01 Jun 2025

Sport

Kross, Piper in epic five-setter

SQUASHBy DROP SHOTResults of Wednesday May 14, week three of the Autumn squash comp. Team places now: Hardys are ahead, Markworts, Jones and Gogswells follow in that order. Highlight matches: Shane Moxey hit 19 points to Bella Henry’s 17 in a big...

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01 Jun 2025

Sport

Australian title for team Outlaw

‘A fairytale ending’ is how Justin Roylance described placing equal first in the Australian V8 Superboats Championship with New Zealand mate, Ollie Silverton. After a season long battle for the title between Justin and Ollie it all came down to the...

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25 May 2025

Sport

Big hitters and highlights of Autumn Squash

SquashBy DROP SHOTResults of Wednesday May 7, Week 2 of the Autumn competition. Highlight matches: Robey McMillan was two sets ahead 15-7, 15-13 when Bella Henry reversed the trend taking two sets back 17-15, 15-12 to even the score. But Robey...

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25 May 2025

Sport

Club celebrates World Croquet Day

World Croquet Day was celebrated by the Forbes Croquet Club on Thursday 1 May 2025 with 30 in attendance. A very cool breeze but all got off to a good start with some fun games organised, Circle in a circle, Knock a Dolly etc. All who attended...

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11 May 2025

Sport

Netball to host hundreds for All Age Carnival

By ROBYN KENNYThe Forbes Netball Association is planning a huge weekend of netball this weekend to kick off the start of the winter season. The annual all age and representative carnival will be held on Sunday, where over 500 players and officials...

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11 May 2025

Sport

Betland wins ninth Golf Open

By SHORT PUTTWhile the weather was certainly a major factor it was the better golf in the damp and very moist conditions that provided the Champion Open golfer. And it was John Betland who took the honours ahead of many fancied A-Grade players. At...

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11 May 2025

Sport

Lexy’s Sweet victory in Diggers Cup

By CRAIG DUMESNYThe Forbes Diggers Harness Racing Club made a memorable return on Anzac Day after a two-year absence caused by the devastating 2022 floods. A huge crowd turned out to witness an afternoon of first-class pacing action highlighted by an...

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11 May 2025

Sport

Celebrate World Croquet Day with club

Aussie Croquet was played on Saturday 19 April 2025 with only a small number of 22 in attendance. The keen players always show up but others were either away for the Easter break or chose to stay home with family. All three games were won by Fay...

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04 May 2025

Events

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Events

Young artists at forefront of Grenfell’s Henry Lawson Festival

Young artists of the future at the forefront at the Henry Lawson Festival

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02 Jun 2025

Events

Create something special with Henley’s Rustics

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, winter offers a quiet, reflective pause — and the perfect opportunity to prepare your garden for a flourishing spring. Whether you’re planning a patch of fresh herbs, vibrant blooms, or a backyard...

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01 Jun 2025

Events

Magic night under the stars in Forbes

Get into the toasty winter spirit at ‘Frost and Fire’ in Forbes on Saturday 21 June as this year’s event will be bigger and brighter than ever. Once again two huge effigy bonfires will light up the stunning ski dam location to live music from...

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01 Jun 2025

Events

Get your camp ovens ready for cook-off

Mark your dates for the June long weekend for the Caragabal Camp Oven Cook off on Sunday, 8 June. Now in its fourteenth year, the annual, the annual event is expected to draw people from around the state and Canberra to Caragabal. While the cookoff is...

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01 Jun 2025

Events

Watch a black and white photo come to life

The Golden Plough will be held in Peak Hill from 31 May to 1 June and Western Branch president of the Australian Draught Horse Stud Book Association Aleks Berzins says it is the best thing you could do on a weekend. The Golden Plough is fast becoming...

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01 Jun 2025

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Bally’s to Acquire Star After Massive AU$302 Million Loss

Many traditional casinos around the world now have online options as well, as they are easier to maintain and are a good source of revenue. These sites offer great sign-up bonuses, very wide game selection, fast and secure ways to deposit money and...

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28 Apr 2025

Rural

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Rural

Plastic free July around the corner

Weekly Looking at Landcare column by Marg Applebee

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29 May 2025

Rural

Cattle and sheep market dearer, extra heavyweights up $40

Weekly market reports from Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange

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28 May 2025

Rural

Positive feedback from Homegrown Parkes

By MARG APPLEBEE CENTRAL WEST LACHLAN LANDCARE Thank you to those of you who responded to our request for feedback for our April 2025 Homegrown Parkes event. We try to factor in your suggestions moving forward, particularly around demonstrations...

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01 Jun 2025

Rural

Extra heavyweights and trade weight lambs $5-$10 better

CATTLE SALE Monday, 12 May Yarding 1216 (down 1087)Numbers halved this sale with agents yarding 1216 head. Quality was very mixed with a large percentage of lighter plainer cattle penned along with the few better finished grain fed types. Not all the...

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25 May 2025

Rural

Save the date for National Tree Day

By MARG APPLEBEE CENTRAL WEST LACHLAN LANDCARECentral West Lachlan Landcare is once again working with Forbes and Parkes Shire Councils to deliver National Tree Day activities. Save the Dates. Our sites are registered and site preparation is in the...

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25 May 2025

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Arts and Entertainment

What’s On in Cowra and Surrounds

COWRA COMMUNITY MARKETSSid Kallas Oval, 8:30am - 12:00pmThe Cowra Community Markets are held every third Saturday of every month at Sid Kallas Oval with a wide variety of local fresh produce, diverse stallholders and local buskers. Each month...

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01 Jun 2025

Health

‘This is the time’: calls to prioritise rural health

By Steph Gardiner/AAPhe federal budget confirmed sweeping reforms to Medicare and billions in health funding, it’s unclear how much will reach the bush, medical groups say. The health of 7.3 million Australians who live outside the cities must be...

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01 Jun 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Little Magpie’s Landscape Dialogues underway

The little magpie gallery has been full speed ahead in the final weeks preparing for their exhibition: LANDSCAPE DIALOGUES. Landscape Dialogues follows Orange-based artist, Rhonda Campbell, in her journeys through paintings and works on paper into...

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01 Jun 2025

News

Battle of the Independents

The race is on for key independent candidates, with a federal election called for the first weekend of May. Voters will head to the ballot box on Saturday, 3 May to have their say and help decide the future of our nation. Calare, the federal...

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01 Jun 2025

Politics and Government

No relief in budget for cash-strapped councils

Councils have been let down with no new local government programs in the 2025-2026 Federal Budget, the central west’s representative local government body says. This is despite an interim report from a federal inquiry into the financial...

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01 Jun 2025

News

Federal election called

The race is on for key Independent candidates, with a federal election called for the first weekend of May. Voters will head to the ballot box on Saturday, 3 May to have their say and help decide the future of our nation. The Riverina -the federal...

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01 Jun 2025

Sport

Koori Knockout legacy recognised

The Koori Rugby League Knockout has been memorialised with a blue plaque in Sydney’s inner west, to celebrate the grassroots sporting competition. The plaque was unveiled at the first Koori Knockout venue, Camdenville Park, St Peters, to recognise...

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01 Jun 2025

Bowls

On the Green with Eagles Bowls

By BOB MORGANAn incredibly quiet week in Cowra Championship Bowls this past week. On Saturday Ian (Wal) Walker had a particularly good win over Rob Oliver 150/114 in the 1st Consistency Singles Semi-final. Steve Sculthorpe and Brayden Chew are...

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01 Jun 2025

Sport

Cowra Croquet’s Gala Day

Last Tuesday 13th May, Cowra held one of its very popular Gala days. The event is held by the Cowra club twice a year. For the occasion we invited members from Young, Orange, Bathurst, Parkes, and Blue Mountains Clubs. Altogether with ourselves, we...

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01 Jun 2025