Left: Pictured is Bill Jayet who is an iconic performer with the Society and here he is performing his signature song from Oliver, Reviewing the Situation, with shots from his portrayal in 1984 and again in 2011. Right: Pictured are the girls do … Keep reading this article, click here...
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Forbes And District Lions Club Children’s Vision Screening Program
Preparing to screen students’ vision at Parkes Public School recently are Lions club members from left to right - Barbara Andrews from Bathurst Lions, Ron Parry from Lions On Oz, Ian Acret our … [Read More...]
Forbes Garden Club Report
The September meeting host, Sue Ann Nixon pictured in her garden. The September meeting was held at the home of Sue-Ann Nixon with an attendance of 28 members and 10 apologies. President Marg Dent … [Read More...]
Forbes Men’s Probus Club Celebrates 50 Years Of Probus
Forbes Men’s Probus Club is marking a significant milestone in 2026, as Probus celebrates 50 years of connection, friendship and community across Australia. To mark the 50th Anniversary, Forbes … [Read More...]
400km For Ben: Louis Cherote’s Journey Of Love, Remembrance And Hope
From Left to right Michael Louis and David Cherote on the road. Right: Louis arriving 4.30pm Tuesday greeted by his major sponsor J&J Robertson Transport, John Robertson. At seventy years of age, … [Read More...]
Special Interests
National BBQ Champs Forbes Fires Up This Weekend
Thanks to a partnership with the Australasian Barbecue Alliance, Forbes National BBQ Championships will welcome competitors from across the country, creating an exciting competition atmosphere and … [Read More...]
Rotary Club Of Forbes Ipomoea October Markets This Saturday
Head on down to Lions Park this Saturday and grab breakfast and check out the market stalls. Did you know that the Rotary Club of Forbes Ipomoea has been holding their markets for 20 years? They hold … [Read More...]
Vinnies Sees Increase In Food Assistance Requests
More than half of Australians are buying less food than they would like because of rising grocery costs, according to new YouGov research commissioned by the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW. Polling … [Read More...]
September: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
The month of September is dedicated to Prostate Cancer Awareness. It is a month when all men are encouraged to ensure that they are not one of the possible candidates for causing most deaths among … [Read More...]
Sport
2026 Central West Car Club Charity Show ‘n Shine
Sponsored by the Parkes Leagues Club the Encouragement Award was presented to Luke Holland from Eugowra with his 1965 Ford F100. This year was our 22nd year for the Central West Car Club Charity Show … [Read More...]
400km For Ben: Louis Cherote’s Journey Of Love, Remembrance And Hope
From Left to right Michael Louis and David Cherote on the road. Right: Louis arriving 4.30pm Tuesday greeted by his major sponsor J&J Robertson Transport, John Robertson. At seventy years of age, … [Read More...]
This Saturday Is Mack’s Day Again
The old boys are encouraged to head to Spicer, pull on the boots and have a run. Pictured together from last year’s Mack’s Day were the Colts vs Macks Mates teams. Photo credit: Allan Ryan. This … [Read More...]
Regional Rugby League Community Fights To Save Women’s Competition
Lachlan District Women’s Rugby League played Woodbridge at Pioneer Oval, Parkes last weekend in 4 grades. Lachlan play Panorama Platypi in Parkes this Saturday. Players, parents, clubs and supporters … [Read More...]