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Health district names Donna Cain Volunteer of the Year

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Small winemakers the toast of Forbes at successful show

Sport

New vision for lakeside ovals

The masterplan is to go on exhibition for community comment

Business

Record number of apprentices at Northparkes

Northparkes Operations boasts its largest group of apprentices in 2026

News

Feds match Great Western Highway funding to add lane to Victoria Pass

State, federal governments announce funding as work to reopen Mitchells Causeway gets under way

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Learning, serving and supporting: Red Bend backs Vinnies' mission

Red Bend students and Vinnies hosted a stay-in to raise awareness of homeless and consider some of the challenges people face.

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Events

Northparkes opens its doors to the community

Northparkes open day is on Saturday 24 October

News

Census completions pass 10 million households

More than 10 million households have completed the Census but some are still yet to respond

News

Mock crash drives home road safety message

More than 400 Year 10 students watched this year's mock crash demonstration take place in Parkes' new $4.8 million SES headquarters

Trundle Show

Laura is Trundle's Young Woman

Laura will represent Trundle and rural life as Trundle Show's Young Woman for 2026

Police and Courts

Woman, 46, charged after drugs seized

Police allegedly found drugs, eight mobile phones and a drug ledger at Parkes property

News

Stories of Forbes: Writers share memories, history and home

The first Wenzday Project writers have been published in an online collection.

Sport

Croquet club enjoys warmer day for play, welcome to community

News and results from Forbes Croquet Club.

News

Vic Pass funding welcomed, but more needs to be done

Community groups have welcomed funding, yet say more needs to be done on Great Western Highway.

Sport

With eyes on the prize, Magpies are ready to swoop

Historic finals weekend awaits as every Magpies side chases a grand final place

Sport

Geagles, Boomers bow out in qualifiers

Woodbridge Cup finals come to Cowra this weekend

Sport

Close finish for winner's honours

News and results from Forbes Golf Club

Sport

Semi-finals spots on the line for bowlers

News and results from the Forbes Sports and Rec Club

Rugby League

Thrilling prelims head to Trundle

Trundle Boomers will host a home qualifier this Saturday at Berryman Oval as they fight for their spot in the grand final

Sport

Magpies swoop: Two grades win through to qualifiers

First grade and league tag now have a week off, reserve grade and juniors play to keep season alive

Regional

News

From pub to paddock, Caragabal's first yard dog trial

Farmers encouraged to get involved and have a go

Madeline Blackstock

From pub to paddock, Caragabal's first yard dog trial

News

New life for former classrooms after $500k sale

The heritage-listed former Henry Lawson High School was sold for $500,000 by two former student

News

From battlefield to museum: Iconic Huey's 1000km trek to Parkes

A Bell UH-1H Iroquois helicopter used in the Vietnam War made a 1000km trek on the back of a truck to Parkes

News

Trump turns spotlight on Sunrise Mine

US Department of War has announced a $566 million conditional loan to Sunrise Energy Metals for its scandium mine

Community

Lumps of porridge in space

This week Central West Astronomical Society looks at groups of stars called clusters, within our own Milky Way galaxy

Emergency Services

NSW to roll-out new model for mental health emergencies

A new statewide health-led response model will connect people with a dedicated team of mental health experts

Council

Exciting long-term vision for Henry Parkes Centre

The draft masterplan for the Henry Parkes Centre has been revealed and is on public exhibition

Events

Dean Z concerts smash festival ticket records

Dean Z’s premier concerts are the fastest‑selling shows in Parkes Elvis Festival history

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

News

Top dogs tumble records at auction

Inaugural Robert Cox trophy recognises next generation at Forbes Working Dog Auction

Madeline Blackstock

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

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

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

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