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Tractors shake, rattle and roll on test run to Bogan Gate

Seven weeks to go until the epic Bourke to Birdsville tractor trek

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23 Jun 2025

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06 Sep 2024

Rural

Extra heavy dorpers reach $410/head, stronger trends for cattle

Weekly market reports from the Central West Livestock Exchange

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18 Jun 2025

Sport

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

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

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

Events

Revved up and ready

The first Forbes Amazing Motor Festival shifts into top gear

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24 Mar 2025

Events

ABBA Festival future uncertain: Council explores options

Parkes Shire Council is unable to keep funding the Trundle ABBA Festival

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21 Mar 2025

News

Our Young Woman’s passion for Show shines

Libby Coles represented Forbes well at the Zone 6 judging

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18 Mar 2025

News

Local Inland Rail works closer to completion

The Stockbingal to Parkes section is on track for mid-2025

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20 Mar 2025

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Tractors shake, rattle and roll on test run to Bogan Gate

Seven weeks to go until the epic Bourke to Birdsville tractor trek

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23 Jun 2025

Community

Family, friends gather to launch Gadge’s Corner

Club Forbes has launched Gadge’s Corner in honour of a friend and long-serving colleague. Gary Lambert greeted everyone who came to the front door of Club Forbes from 1995 to 2021 - his friendly face and welcoming manner endearing him to all. Club...

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22 Jun 2025

Community

New business insights for garden club

GARDEN CLUBOur May meeting was held at the home of Mel and Anita Sinclair with 27 members and six apologies. President Marg Dent welcomed all and introduced our guest speaker Stephen Todd. Stephen spoke about a new local business Southern Cross...

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22 Jun 2025

Community

Michael Walker shares his story with Probus

President Mal Smith chaired the May meeting of Forbes Probus and opened with a moment’s silence in remembrance of David Morrison and Fred Vogelsang. With Secretary Lloyd Gerdes and Treasurer John Bruce on vacation, Trevor Drury deputised for both...

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15 Jun 2025

Community

Students step up, speak out

OXLEY GROUP CWABy SUE CUNNINGHAMParkes was the destination for nearly 90 students on Monday 27 May to compete in the annual CWA Oxley Group Public Speaking Contest sponsored by Forbes Shire Council, Parkes Shire Council and Oxley Group CW...

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15 Jun 2025

Community

This quick check can improve child safety

The recent free child restraint checking event, a service provided by Forbes Shire Council, discovered that more than 50 per cent of the child restraints checked were incorrectly fitted. The service provided free child restraint inspections in the...

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15 Jun 2025

Community

Families enjoy movie under the stars

Forbes Youth Action Team hosted a brilliant twilight family movie night at Nelson Park. With face painting, games, and a host of food vendors, the scene was set for a great night for families. Children were enjoying the playground from early, while...

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08 Jun 2025

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AFL

Five new stations to expand central west farm weather data

Central West LLS has installed five new soil probe and weather stations in the central west

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23 Jun 2025

Sport

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

Bowls

Dukes our minor singles champion

This week’s news and results from Forbes Sports and Recreation Club

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19 Jun 2025

Sport

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

Sport

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

Sport

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

Sport

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

Sport

Magpies fire up

It’s the June long weekend and for local rugby league fans that means arguably the biggest day of the year. Forbes Magpies make the road trip north to Parkes to take on the Spacemen this Sunday 8 June and the anticipation is high. Forbes dominated...

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15 Jun 2025

Sport

Hardys in control of comp at half way mark

SQUASH By DROP SHOT!Results of Week 5 of our Autumn competition. Wednesday May 28Teams, it’s the half way mark and Hardys are in control with 95 points, Jones follow on 89, Markworts are third for 71 and Cogswells finish this week with 68 points...

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15 Jun 2025

Sport

Riders put their skills on show

Forbes Pony Club has held another successful Charlie O’Connor Showjumping Day and Gymkhana. Riders from around the region including Eugowra, Grenfell, Gulgong and Condobolin made the trip to Forbes to compete in the annual event. On Saturday, the...

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08 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

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

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Dance the day away

This big weekend of the 12-hour dance is here, with couples to step onto the dance floor from 10am Sunday 22 June. Organisers of the New Vogue and Social Dance Group’s extraordinary annual event are anticipating another wonderful weekend, with...

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22 Jun 2025

Events

What’s on in and around Forbes

Your guide to regional events

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18 Jun 2025

Events

Make your plans for Frost and Fire

One of the highly-anticipated nights on the calendar is here: Frost and Fire is this Saturday 21 June. Australian bands set to warm up the crowd include The Wolfe Brothers and Ripley Alexander. Regional talent including Baker Boys Band, Foxxy...

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22 Jun 2025

Events

Young judges learn from

Aspiring young judges will gather at Bedgerabong Showground on Wednesday 18 June to learn from the experts as we lead into the 2025 Show season. Experienced judges and industry leaders from all around our region will run workshops in judging fleece...

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15 Jun 2025

Events

What’s on in and around Forbes

MEN’S HEALTH CHECKSFriday 13 June, Saturday 14 JuneRotary is bringing the MHERV - the Men’s Health Education Rotary Van - to Forbes offering free health checks. If you don’t remember the last time you had a check up, then it’s time. They’ll check...

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15 Jun 2025

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28 Apr 2025

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Rural

Water pricing reprieve for irrigators

NSW Irrigators Council says the pricing model must be fixed

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Rural

Start planning for Homegrown Parkes

CENTRAL WEST LACHLAN LANDCAREBy MARG APPLEBEENow is time to start planning for our October 2025 Homegrown Parkes event!We are thrilled to be welcoming back many of our regular entertainers and a few new inclusions. We also look forward to welcoming...

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22 Jun 2025

Rural

Extra heavy dorpers reach $410/head, stronger trends for cattle

Weekly market reports from the Central West Livestock Exchange

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18 Jun 2025

Rural

Learning about landcare in the classroom

CENTRAL WEST LACHLAN LANDCAREBy MARG APPLEBEEWith just over a month until school holidays, teachers are welcome to use one of our Educational Kits for end of term engagement. We are looking forward to distributing our resources with schools in the...

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15 Jun 2025

Rural

Lambs hit $400 at Forbes sale

Lambs reached a NSW high of $400 at Forbes’ Central West Livestock Exchange at Tuesday’s sheep sale. Forbes Livestock director and agent Randall Grayson said the industry had been anticipating good prices this winter, numerous factors driving...

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15 Jun 2025

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Golf

Monthly medal played in Harden

On Saturday the Harden Country Club played its Monthly Medals for June. A Grade Nett1 Craig Filmer 672 Matt Peisley 703 Simon Glover 734 Don Maling 735 Kevin Hoppe 806 Tam Kennedy 82B Grade Nett1 David Solah 712 Ron Page 743 John Brownhill 784...

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22 Jun 2025

Sport

Croquet Club gets ready for Can Assist morning tea

Because of the extreme cold mornings, the Young Croquet Club game’s captain has advised that play will now commence at 10am. The Club double championships are progressing and should be completed by the end of the month. A number of members have been...

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22 Jun 2025

Golf

Helen and Pauline win 4BBB

On Wednesday 11th, the ladies played a Single StablefordWinners on the day:Estelle Roberts 37 pts and Justine Makeham 33 ptsNTP’s – Not struckBall winners: Estelle Roberts 3 balls and Justine Makeham 2 balls. On Saturday the ladies played...

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22 Jun 2025

Golf

A fantastic week on the golf course

The Saturday event for Men was a “2 Up 4 ball” sponsored by Steve Dewar and Grant Noakes. The winners were Scott Nolan and Andrew Smithers with 62 points from Gavin Marshall and Mark Flanders with 60 points. The Watson Toyota NTP on the 7th was...

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22 Jun 2025

Rugby League

Cherrypickers look to bounce back

It was a very close game for the Pickers First Grade side in Wagga on Sunday with the Young side just missing out on the win against the Roos 18-16. Tries for the Pickers went to Jake Kambos, Matthew Noakes and Kai Parker with Robert Roberts...

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22 Jun 2025

Rugby Union

Wins all around for local teams

It was a winning weekend for Harden, Young and Boorowa in the South West Cup Men’s First Grade on Saturday. Harden Red Devils Rugby Union Club played host to Cootamundra Tri Colours and defeated the visitors by a penalty goal to secure the win. It was...

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22 Jun 2025

Rugby League

Rovers send a clear message as wins continue

The Boorowa Rovers sent a clear message to the rest of the teams in the George Tooke Shield that they are the “Real Deal” in season 2025. The Rovers defeated the defending champions, the Bungendore Tigers by 20-14 after leading 6-0 at halftime. An...

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22 Jun 2025

Sport

Round five played for YCHA

Two cracking games of hockey on Sunday, despite the chilly weather. The Vikings are on a mission and made a big statement as they continued their charge toward the top, while DTS had their first loss of the season. The competition is heating up –...

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22 Jun 2025

Sport

Trudgett wins the Anthony Hall Memorial

The Cootamundra Rifle Club hosted their annual Anthony Hall Memorial match at the range last Saturday. Anthony was a very popular member of Coota and Junee Rifle Clubs, and an outstanding F Class shooter. Weather was near perfect for long range...

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22 Jun 2025