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Wednesday, 10.06.2026

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Magpies deliver on derby day

Magpies deliver on derby day
Magpies deliver on derby day
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Koorawatha lambs fetch $480 a head to set new high for Forbes saleyards

Koorawatha lambs fetch $480 a head to set new high for Forbes saleyards
Koorawatha lambs fetch $480 a head to set new high for Forbes saleyards
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Heart of a teacher honoured: Juley Clarke OAM in King's Birthday honours

Long-serving Forbes North teacher listed in 2026 King's Birthday honours
Heart of a teacher honoured: Juley Clarke OAM in King's Birthday honours
Heart of a teacher honoured: Juley Clarke OAM in King's Birthday honours
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OAM honours lifelong service for Richard Morgan

Council's former director of tourism, community and cultural development honoured in King's Birthday list.
OAM honours lifelong service for Richard Morgan
OAM honours lifelong service for Richard Morgan
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A life guided by service: OAM honour for Michael

Michael Lynch from Parkes has been announced to receive an OAM this King's Birthday holiday
A life guided by service: OAM honour for Michael
A life guided by service: OAM honour for Michael
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Reconstruction's Ken Harrison honoured for service as recovery continues

NSW Reconstruction Authority regional director Ken Harrison has been awarded the Public Service Medal, acknowledging more than 30 years of service to the people of New South Wales - including his work following the 2022 floods.
Reconstruction's Ken Harrison honoured for service as recovery continues
Reconstruction's Ken Harrison honoured for service as recovery continues

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Emergency Services

Commissioner's Commendation for Baker

Scott Baker from Parkes has been awarded a Commissioner's Commendation for his life-saving actions last year
Commissioner's Commendation for Baker
Commissioner's Commendation for Baker
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What's on in and around Forbes

Your local and regional events guide
What's on in and around Forbes
What's on in and around Forbes
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Council to call for tenders to build a Dog and Duck bridge

The bridge is one of the projects to gain a share of the $32 million regional transport resilience fund.
Council to call for tenders to build a Dog and Duck bridge
Council to call for tenders to build a Dog and Duck bridge
Advertising Feature Articles

Pre-School celebrates 10 years of community connection and growth

Forbes Preschool has significantly expanded its services and accessibility, ensuring more families in the Forbes community can access early childhood education and support.
Pre-School celebrates 10 years of community connection and growth
Pre-School celebrates 10 years of community connection and growth
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New boat, rescue vehicle for Forbes SES handed over as Parkes HQ opens

Forbes will also be the venue for a new high clearance vehicle, to be delivered in coming months.
New boat, rescue vehicle for Forbes SES handed over as Parkes HQ opens
New boat, rescue vehicle for Forbes SES handed over as Parkes HQ opens
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Rotary invites locals to discover the power of giving back

Chat to the Rotary Club of Forbes Ipomoea at their regular markets, or come along to a special event on 30 June.
Rotary invites locals to discover the power of giving back
Rotary invites locals to discover the power of giving back
News

Producers encouraged to tap into LLS tools, feed testing and support

Producers encouraged to tap into LLS tools, feed testing and support
Producers encouraged to tap into LLS tools, feed testing and support
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Eugowra's cuppa for cancer raises $4600

Volunteers delivered morning tea to 93 children and 94 adults around town, and hosted another 67 at the Bowlie.
Eugowra's cuppa for cancer raises $4600
Eugowra's cuppa for cancer raises $4600

Sport

Sport

Harrison stables' success continues at Warren

Racing with Col Hodges
Harrison stables' success continues at Warren
Harrison stables' success continues at Warren
Sport

Jones take lead in squash competition

Forbes Squash news by Drop Shot
Jones take lead in squash competition
Jones take lead in squash competition
Golf

Parker holds his nerve to clinch medal win

Blake Parker clinched victory at the June Telescope Tyres Masters, edging out Aaron Wilkie by one stroke
Parker holds his nerve to clinch medal win
Parker holds his nerve to clinch medal win
Sport

Trundle trio throw their way to national, international podiums

Three young athletes from Trundle have made their mark, winning medals at the prestigious Oceania and Australian Athletics Championships
Madeline Blackstock
Trundle trio throw their way to national, international podiums
Trundle trio throw their way to national, international podiums
Sport

Bowls Bushrangers contest NSW Champion of Champions tournament

News and results from Forbes Sports and Recreation Club
Bowls Bushrangers contest NSW Champion of Champions tournament
Bowls Bushrangers contest NSW Champion of Champions tournament
Sport

Magpies with point to prove fire up for long weekend derby

Parkes hosts Forbes in four grades, kicking off at Pioneer Oval at 10.30am Sunday.
Magpies with point to prove fire up for long weekend derby
Magpies with point to prove fire up for long weekend derby

Regional

News

Agricultural history lives on at anniversary Golden Plough

Peak Hill turned on near-perfect conditions for the historic event.
Agricultural history lives on at anniversary Golden Plough
Agricultural history lives on at anniversary Golden Plough
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May rains revive cropping outlook in central west

More barley, less canola in the ground but rains boost confidence
May rains revive cropping outlook in central west
May rains revive cropping outlook in central west
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Registrations open for heavy vehicle breakfast

It's on in Forbes on Thursday 11 June
Registrations open for heavy vehicle breakfast
Registrations open for heavy vehicle breakfast
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Peak Hill hosts 50th anniversary Golden Plough

Witness farming history brought back to life over two big days
Peak Hill hosts 50th anniversary Golden Plough
Peak Hill hosts 50th anniversary Golden Plough
Community

Towns rally behind Ride For Country Kids

There were representatives from Parkes, Forbes and Cowra in this year's Royal Far West Ride For Country Kids
Towns rally behind Ride For Country Kids
Towns rally behind Ride For Country Kids
News

Reconstruction, Council to consult on future of buyback land

Land could be used for community spaces, environmental projects but not housing.
Reconstruction, Council to consult on future of buyback land
Reconstruction, Council to consult on future of buyback land
Parkes Picnic Races

Get ready for race day, it's almost here

The annual Parkes Picnic Races is just around the corner, on the June long weekend
Get ready for race day, it's almost here
Get ready for race day, it's almost here
Squash

Henry bound for World Juniors

Henry Kross from Parkes one of just four selected to compete at the Under 19s World Junior Squash Championships in Canada
Henry bound for World Juniors
Henry bound for World Juniors
Emergency Services

Tragedy that sparked rescue legacy remembered ahead of opening

The Billabong Creek tragedy of May 1969 the catalyst for the formation of the Parkes and District Volunteer Rescue Squad
Tragedy that sparked rescue legacy remembered ahead of opening
Tragedy that sparked rescue legacy remembered ahead of opening
Politics and Government

Ken inaugural patron of Country Mayors

Former mayor Ken Keith OAM recognised for leadership and service by Country Mayors Association
Ken inaugural patron of Country Mayors
Ken inaugural patron of Country Mayors
News

Finley finds his voice thanks to Royal Far West

The Gibbons family in Parkes struggled to access a speech pathologist, then they heard about Royal Far West
Finley finds his voice thanks to Royal Far West
Finley finds his voice thanks to Royal Far West
Infrastructure and Transport

End of the line for Inland Rail

Parkes mayor shocked by decision to stop Inland Rail at Parkes and not continue to Brisbane
End of the line for Inland Rail
End of the line for Inland Rail

Community

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Thank you to our Meals on Wheels volunteers

The service hosted a morning tea acknowledging volunteers' long service.
Thank you to our Meals on Wheels volunteers
Thank you to our Meals on Wheels volunteers
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'Lost' theme of Cabonne Women Writers competition

The competition is open to writers from rural and regional Australia
'Lost' theme of Cabonne Women Writers competition
'Lost' theme of Cabonne Women Writers competition
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View: Tyack talks RISE and how to shine

News from Forbes VIEW Club
View: Tyack talks RISE and how to shine
View: Tyack talks RISE and how to shine
Regional

Great balls of fire in the night sky

Next CWAS meeting is this Friday 5 June
Great balls of fire in the night sky
Great balls of fire in the night sky

Rural

News

Matchless delivers for Kianma at Sydney Royal

Kianma Poll Herefords’ standout female Matchless lived up to her name at Sydney Royal Show.
Matchless delivers for Kianma at Sydney Royal
Matchless delivers for Kianma at Sydney Royal
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From TEDx pitch to paddock payoff: Local story behind historic cropping carbon credit issuance

Locals at the centre of global carbon innovation
From TEDx pitch to paddock payoff: Local story behind historic cropping carbon credit issuance
From TEDx pitch to paddock payoff: Local story behind historic cropping carbon credit issuance
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Export lambs top $410 a head at Forbes sales

Market reports from Meat and Livestock Australia
Export lambs top $410 a head at Forbes sales
Export lambs top $410 a head at Forbes sales