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Magpies deliver on derby day

Magpies deliver on derby day

Magpies deliver on derby day

Business awards open: Nominate now, vote for a tradie

Business awards open: Nominate now, vote for a tradie

Business awards open: Nominate now, vote for a tradie

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

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

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

Book your bus, getting to Frost and Fire is easier than ever

There are buses within Forbes, and from surrounding towns for the winter festival

Book your bus, getting to Frost and Fire is easier than ever

Book your bus, getting to Frost and Fire is easier than ever

News

New barbecues for pool as Apex Park improvements progress

The Apex Park redevelopment is expected to be finished in time for summer.

New barbecues for pool as Apex Park improvements progress

New barbecues for pool as Apex Park improvements progress

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Get to know your local vet: Lachlan Valley Vets

For more than 35 years, Lachlan Valley Vets has been a trusted presence in Forbes, Grenfell and surrounding districts, caring for companion animals, performance horses and production livestock.

Get to know your local vet: Lachlan Valley Vets

Get to know your local vet: Lachlan Valley Vets

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Get to know your local vet: Forbes Vet Clinic

Forbes Vet Clinic's team is here to help.

Get to know your local vet: Forbes Vet Clinic

Get to know your local vet: Forbes Vet Clinic

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

Politics and Government

Chaffey wants to know what's important to you

Have your say by taking Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey’s 30 second survey

Chaffey wants to know what's important to you

Chaffey wants to know what's important to you

New defibrillator for community access in emergency

Forbes Shire Council says the installation is part of ongoing efforts to improve public safety and provide life-saving equipment in accessible locations across Forbes.

New defibrillator for community access in emergency

New defibrillator for community access in emergency

Politics and Government

NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into MHRT

A parliamentary inquiry into the NSW Mental Health Review Tribunal has been given the green light

NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into MHRT

NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into MHRT

Students speak up at CWA public speaking competition

Results from the Oxley CWA Public Speaking Competition

Students speak up at CWA public speaking competition

Students speak up at CWA public speaking competition

Sport

Magpies pile on early points to dominate reserve grade

Magpies won all four grades at Parkes on the June long weekend.

Magpies pile on early points to dominate reserve grade

Magpies pile on early points to dominate reserve grade

Great battle in bowls minor singles

News and results from Forbes Sports and Recreation Club

Great battle in bowls minor singles

Great battle in bowls minor singles

Win puts young Magpies on top of ladder

Under 18s deliver derby day thriller on June long weekend at Parkes.

Win puts young Magpies on top of ladder

Win puts young Magpies on top of ladder

Naden scores a double in league tag win

Forbes league tag opened June long weekend derby with a win at Parkes.

Naden scores a double in league tag win

Naden scores a double in league tag win

Harrison stables' success continues at Warren

Racing with Col Hodges

Harrison stables' success continues at Warren

Harrison stables' success continues at Warren

Jones take lead in squash competition

Forbes Squash news by Drop Shot

Jones take lead in squash competition

Jones take lead in squash competition

Regional

North East Media

From Cowra to 100 caps

Ellie Carpenter becomes one of the youngest players to reach 100 games for Australia

From Cowra to 100 caps

From Cowra to 100 caps

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Community

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

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

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

'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

Rural

Koorawatha lambs fetch $480 a head to set new high for Forbes saleyards

The usual buyers were present and competing in a stronger market that included a new centre record at Tuesday's sheep sale.

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

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

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