National Driver Fatigue Week (21–27 February) is shining a spotlight on one of the most dangerous and underestimated risks on Australian roads — driver fatigue — led by a local woman whose lived experience has grown into an award-winning national … Keep reading this article, click here...
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Patchy Mobile Services An Ongoing Concern
Fed up farmers and families facing poor regional, rural and remote mobile services are being encouraged to keep complaining. The latest report from the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) … [Read More...]
Forbes National BBQ Event Honoured
Forbes has been honoured with a Community Recognition Award, presented by Member for Orange Phil Donato. This award has been recorded in the NSW Parliament through a Community Recognition … [Read More...]
Forbes Garden Club Needs Members To Continue To Flourish
We look forward to another year of gardening and fellowship with all members and friends supporting each other in growing beautiful flowers. It has been a challenging summer with little rain and very … [Read More...]
A $7.6 Million Boost For Forbes Future Water Security
The NSW Government is investing in Forbes’ water security as construction begins on a $7.6 million critical infrastructure project. The funding includes $4.6 million from the NSW Government and $3 … [Read More...]
Special Interests
Forbes’ First Pre-loved Pop-up Market
Madeline Swan, originally from Parkes but now residing in Forbes, is a first time mum, and after working in marketing for the last eight years, she now has her own photography studio. But she hasn’t … [Read More...]
New Youth Drop-in Sessions Have Kicked Off
A new initiative for local young people has been launched, aimed at providing a safe and welcoming space to unwind, learn and connect with friends. The Youth Drop-in Sessions at the Forbes Youth and … [Read More...]
School Is Back – Remember Road Safety
The new school year has resumed for thousands of local students in Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils are reminding local drivers and parents about children’s safety around schools. The … [Read More...]
Back To School: Don’t Forget Their Eyes
As families prepare for the new school year, many parents work through the usual checklist: new shoes, new pencils, sticking labels on everything. But there’s one important item that’s often … [Read More...]
Sport
Forbes Croquet Club To Hold Open Day For Seniors Week
On Saturday 14 February we played a On Saturday 14 February we played a game of Aussie Croquet with 30 in attendance. It was a cooler morning to start and there were a total of 23 games played on the … [Read More...]
Pre-season Training Is Up And Running
Forbes Croquet Notes
Aussie Croquet was played on 7 February with only a small number in attendance, mainly due to the warmer conditions. However all who played and took part enjoyed the 19 games played. All three games … [Read More...]
Scorching Conditions For Golfers
Scorching hot conditions meant many of the Forbes golfers were smart and got onto the course early for their competition game and then welcomed a cold refreshment at the ‘Golfie’ Hotel. The men’s … [Read More...]