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Wednesday, 5.08.2026

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News

Town raises $75,000 for Little Wings

Town raises $75,000 for Little Wings
Town raises $75,000 for Little Wings
Rugby League

Forbes fires finals warning

Forbes fires finals warning
Forbes fires finals warning
Community

Funding opportunities for rural community halls

An overall pool of $100,000 is available through Rabobank’s Rural Community Hub Program
Funding opportunities for rural community halls
Funding opportunities for rural community halls
Events

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
Rural

Strong competition at July store cattle sale

Market reports from Meat and Livestock Australia's National Livestock Reporting Service
Strong competition at July store cattle sale
Strong competition at July store cattle sale
News

New chapter: Forbes Library welcomes librarian Brooke

With a love for romance and true crime novels, Brooke Whaley aims to transform Forbes Library into a vibrant community center, welcoming ideas from locals to enrich its offerings
New chapter: Forbes Library welcomes librarian Brooke
New chapter: Forbes Library welcomes librarian Brooke

News

Events

All welcome to church reopening Sunday

The historic St Andrew's holds a special place for many families.
All welcome to church reopening Sunday
All welcome to church reopening Sunday
Rural

Looking at Landcare: Crop Swap finds new home at PASH

Looking at Landcare with Central West Lachlan Landcare
Looking at Landcare: Crop Swap finds new home at PASH
Looking at Landcare: Crop Swap finds new home at PASH
News

Tuesday is Census night but early forms are welcome

Census night is 11 August but you can complete it early.
Tuesday is Census night but early forms are welcome
Tuesday is Census night but early forms are welcome
Community

Eugowra VIEW celebrates 19th birthday with high tea, fundraiser

Eugowra VIEW celebrates 19th birthday with high tea, fundraiser
Eugowra VIEW celebrates 19th birthday with high tea, fundraiser
News

Free webinar helps farmers understand RIC loan

Get RIC Ready: Free webinar helps farmers understand if a RIC loan is right for their business.
Free webinar helps farmers understand RIC loan
Free webinar helps farmers understand RIC loan
Rugby League

Children's centre the winner in jersey auction

The Trundle Boomers charity jersey auction raised $11,000 for the Trundle Children’s Centre
Children's centre the winner in jersey auction
Children's centre the winner in jersey auction
Sport

Ready to race: Forbes Cup returns this weekend

The Forbes Racetrack is set to host the annual Forbes Cup this Sunday, featuring the $50,000 Forbes Bankstown Sports Club Forbes Cup and an action-packed eight-race program
Brendan McCool
Ready to race: Forbes Cup returns this weekend
Ready to race: Forbes Cup returns this weekend
News

Business chamber names first life members

Chris Roylance and Marg Duggan recognised at Chamber AGM
Business chamber names first life members
Business chamber names first life members

Sport

Bowls

Rookies represent as Forbes hosts bowls championships

News and results from Forbes Sports and Rec Club
Rookies represent as Forbes hosts bowls championships
Rookies represent as Forbes hosts bowls championships
Golf

Golf medalists run neck and neck

News and results from Forbes Golf Club
Golf medalists run neck and neck
Golf medalists run neck and neck
Sport

Intense squash in winter comp, players now take court for championships

This week's squash news and results by Drop Shot
Intense squash in winter comp, players now take court for championships
Intense squash in winter comp, players now take court for championships
Horse Racing

Voracious wins Cup in a thriller

Racing news with Col Hodges
Voracious wins Cup in a thriller
Voracious wins Cup in a thriller
Rugby League

Grand final date set

The 2026 Woodbridge Cup grand final will take place in Cowra on Sunday 30 August
Grand final date set
Grand final date set
News

End of an era as Tom Molloy steps back from Forbes Jockey Club

With a career spanning decades, Tom Molloy steps back from his official duties at the Forbes Jockey Club, having played a pivotal role in its development
Madeline Blackstock
End of an era as Tom Molloy steps back from Forbes Jockey Club
End of an era as Tom Molloy steps back from Forbes Jockey Club

Regional

Events

Dean Z concerts smash festival ticket records

Dean Z’s premier concerts are the fastest‑selling shows in Parkes Elvis Festival history
Dean Z concerts smash festival ticket records
Dean Z concerts smash festival ticket records
Politics and Government

Chaffey: Sign petition to reverse Inland Rail decision

Federal Member MP Jamie Chaffey held a community meeting regarding the decision to stop Inland Rail north of Parkes
Chaffey: Sign petition to reverse Inland Rail decision
Chaffey: Sign petition to reverse Inland Rail decision
News

Top dogs tumble records at auction

Inaugural Robert Cox trophy recognises next generation at Forbes Working Dog Auction
Madeline Blackstock
Top dogs tumble records at auction
Top dogs tumble records at auction
News

Phones across Australia to sound in national emergency alert test

Every compatible mobile phone will receive an alert as part of a national emergency test called AusAlert
Phones across Australia to sound in national emergency alert test
Phones across Australia to sound in national emergency alert test
News

Remembering Sam Neill and his connection to Parkes

The Dish star and renowned New Zealand actor Sam Neill died on 13 July at 78
Remembering Sam Neill and his connection to Parkes
Remembering Sam Neill and his connection to Parkes
News

High prices fuel frustration

Parkes was the fourth most expensive town in the state to buy unleaded fuel on Tuesday
High prices fuel frustration
High prices fuel frustration
Parkes Elvis Festival

An Elvis Festival for the ages: Dean Z concert and headline acts revealed

Entertainment of epic proportions is in the planning for the 2027 Parkes Elvis Festival and some new details have been revealed
An Elvis Festival for the ages: Dean Z concert and headline acts revealed
An Elvis Festival for the ages: Dean Z concert and headline acts revealed
CENTRAL WEST ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY

AstroFest and daytime stars and planets

Register now for the 2026 AstroFest and enjoy the free activities at Parkes Radio Telescope
AstroFest and daytime stars and planets
AstroFest and daytime stars and planets
Energy from Waste

Consultation remains priority as Parkes Energy Recovery EIS nears release

Parkes Energy Recovery plans to release Environmental Impact Statement on public exhibition in September
Consultation remains priority as Parkes Energy Recovery EIS nears release
Consultation remains priority as Parkes Energy Recovery EIS nears release
News

Frost and Fire set to light up Saturday night

Free buses are picking up from all over Forbes, and coming in from surrounding towns for the winter festival.
Frost and Fire set to light up Saturday night
Frost and Fire set to light up Saturday night
News

MP calls for JobKeeper-style support as highway closure passes 100 days

State, federal MPs call for more support from governments for hard-hit businesses.
MP calls for JobKeeper-style support as highway closure passes 100 days
MP calls for JobKeeper-style support as highway closure passes 100 days
Sport

Champion diver returns to rekindle Parkes diving legacy

Richard Clement has returned to Parkes to rebuild town’s once-thriving diving club
Champion diver returns to rekindle Parkes diving legacy
Champion diver returns to rekindle Parkes diving legacy

Opinion

Letter to the Editor

Better ways to manage waste

This writer says there's better technology that should be used for energy from waste plants, where they could be built in Sydney
Letter to the Editor

Bypass noise concerns still unanswered

A resident would like to see money better spent on addressing noise complaints regarding the Parkes Bypass

Community

News

Green lid bin roll-out for 2028 in Cabonne

Cabonne residents to start seeing information about changes to kerbside collection
Green lid bin roll-out for 2028 in Cabonne
Green lid bin roll-out for 2028 in Cabonne
News

Bigger funding pool for community projects

Applications are now open for this round of $87,500 in funding
Bigger funding pool for community projects
Bigger funding pool for community projects
Events

Raising readers with Jacqueline

In collaboration with Penguin Random House, The Book Dispensary welcomes Jacqueline Harvey for a day of literacy events, including student sessions and a parent evening
Raising readers with Jacqueline
Raising readers with Jacqueline
Events

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

Rural

Rural

55 volunteers roll up their sleeves

National Tree Day a Success Across Forbes and Parkes
55 volunteers roll up their sleeves
55 volunteers roll up their sleeves
Rural

Old lambs lift $5-7/head, heavyweights slip 10-15c

Agents yarded 33,250 sheep, including 26,250 lambs, with improved quality noted
Old lambs lift $5-7/head, heavyweights slip 10-15c
Old lambs lift $5-7/head, heavyweights slip 10-15c
Rural

Road Ready for Harvest day a success

The Forbes 'Be Road Ready for Harvest Field Day' saw the attendance of more than 40 people
Road Ready for Harvest day a success
Road Ready for Harvest day a success