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Four Days Of Double Demerits This Anzac Day Long Weekend

April 23, 2026

Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils’ Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer, Melanie Suitor, is encouraging people to drive safely and take care on the roads. “Double demerit points will be in place for all speeding, seatbelt, mobile phone … Keep reading this article, click here...

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Forbes Marks Anzac Day With Services And Special Town Hall Tribute

April 23, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Forbes will come together this ANZAC Day to honour the service and sacrifice of Aus­tralia’s servicemen and women, with tradi­tional commemorative services and a strik­ing week‐long illumination … [Read More...]

Celebrating Our Stories, Places And People

April 23, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Step back in time and celebrate the history of the region during Forbes Heritage Week 2026, running from Monday 11 May to Fri­day 15 May. The week features a diverse program of special events designed … [Read More...]

Applications Open For Variety Heart Scholarships

April 23, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Variety – the Children’s Charity NSW/ACT is calling on families to apply for a 2026 Variety Heart Scholarship, offering life-changing support for young people living with disabilities, chronic illness … [Read More...]

Sport Kicking Goals For Regional Tourism

April 23, 2026 By Roxane Manley

With ongoing concern over the impact of the fuel crisis on regional tourism, sport­ing events continue to have strong attend­ances, providing a much-needed uptick in visitation. Shadow Minister for … [Read More...]

Special Interests

Labor’s Energy Crisis Hits Families In Parkes Electorate

April 16, 2026 By Roxane Manley

New data has revealed the impact the Al­banese Labor Government’s disastrous en­ergy policies are having on local families. According to the Australian Energy Regu­lator, over 70,000 families in New … [Read More...]

New Vaccination Alternatives Ahead Of Flu Season

April 16, 2026 By Roxane Manley

It’s hoped a new nasal spray influenza vac­cine will provide a needle-free alternative for children and help increase the vaccina­tion uptake. The NSW Government’s Intranasal In­fluenza Vaccination … [Read More...]

$2 Million Investment To Support Climate-smart Flock Management

April 16, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Sheep producers across NSW and Victoria facing increasing cli­mate variability will benefit from a new $2 million project deliver­ing demonstration sites, workshops and case studies showcasing … [Read More...]

Sign The Petition To Fuel The Bush

April 9, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Servos across rural communities are run­ning out of diesel. Farmers are rationing fuel. Truckies are walking off runs they’ve done for generations. And it’s spreading. If this keeps going, the harvest … [Read More...]

Sport

Forbes Pony Club

April 23, 2026 By Roxane Manley

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Currajong Disability Services Hosts Successful Super Tag Gala Day

April 16, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Currajong Disability Services, in part­nership with Parkes Spacemen and the NSWRL hosted a successful Super Tag Gala Day at Pioneer Oval on Tuesday 14 April. Parkes players were joined by players who … [Read More...]

Mason Wild Takes Home Australian Dirt Track Title

April 9, 2026 By Roxane Manley

A challenging weekend at the Australian Dirt Track Titles in Albury-Wodonga turned into a moment of triumph for young rider Mason Wild, who claimed the 80 Modified Australian Dirt Track Title after a … [Read More...]

Low Handicappers Show Talent

April 9, 2026 By By Short Putt

With conditions making the golf comfort­able a number of golfers recorded good scores. Most notable among them were the low handicappers. The field of 46 players who contested the Individual Par … [Read More...]

What's On

Ongoing

Forbes Handicraft Centre Inc monthly meetings are held the 4th Wednesday of the month at 2pm in the shop.

Ongoing

Forbes Garden Club meet 4th Tuesday of each month 2pm at different venues. Further enquiries Contact 0428 540 272.

Ongoing

Painting Group every Thursday 11am – 3pm at Northside Chapel, 59 Johnson St. Artists of all ages and abilities are welcome to come along. Bring your own art supplies. $5 per week and includes morning tea. www.forbesartssociety.com

Ongoing

Forbes Men’s Probus Club Meeting 4th Friday every month 10.30am, Club Forbes. All Welcome.

Ongoing

Rotary Club of Forbes Ipomoea meets for breakfast on the first Tuesday of the month at Isabel’s Place from 7am-8am. Find us on Facebook.

Ongoing

Forbes CWA meets on the first Friday of each month at the CWA Hall at 132 Lachlan Street at 1:30pm. Anyone is welcome to pop in and join us.

Ongoing

Winter Season Croquet starts 9.30am with arrival 9.15am to get names into the draw. Membership only $20, morning tea included. Contact Elvy Quirk on 0428 540 272.

Ongoing

Forbes CWA Evening Branch meets the second Thursday of each month at Club Forbes. Time is 6pm for dinner and meeting begins at 7pm. All welcome. Contact: forbeseveningbranchcwa@gmail.com

Ongoing

Forbes Town Band rehearsals every Monday night during school term. Learners from 6 – 7pm. Main band 7pm to 9pm. Band Hall, Rankin Street.

Ongoing

Painting Group every Thursday 11am – 3pm at Northside Chapel, 59 Johnson St. Artists of all ages and abilities are welcome to come along. Bring your own art supplies. $5 per week includes morning tea. www.forbesartssociety.com

Ongoing

Rhyme Time every Friday at Forbes Town Library 10:30am.

Ongoing

Forbes Dragon Boat Club trains every Sunday on Lake Forbes from 8.15am for 8.30am start. Contact via Facebook or forbesdragonboat@gmail.com

Ongoing

Friends of Forbes Hospital Auxiliary meet on the first Friday of every second month at Club Forbes at 2:30pm. Meeting Feb, April, June, Aug, Oct, Dec. New members very welcome. Contact 0407 235 326.

Ongoing

Forbes Community Playgroup every Thursday, 10am at Forbes North Public School Hall.


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