The Parkes Tractor Trekkers roll out this Friday morning, 28 August for four days on the road through Bogan Gate, Trundle, Tullamore, Albert and Peak Hill. The Parkes Tractor Trekkers are a group of volunteers from Parkes and surrounding communities … Keep reading this article, click here...
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Buy Virtual Steps To Support Royce Simmons Big Walk
Since being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2021, rugby league legend Royce Simmons has turned his personal battle into a mission to find a cure for dementia. In 2022, he launched the … [Read More...]
Discover, Taste And Learn At Meet The Makers
Come along and meet the people behind the brands that make Forbes Amazing. Discover the creativity, craftsmanship and stories behind some of the region’s most talented local makers at the third … [Read More...]
Disability Inclusion Matters In Central West NSW
PDCN are committed to helping build opportunities and remove barriers faced by people with disability living in regional and remote Australia. This September, The Physical Disability Council of … [Read More...]
Forbes Garden Club Report
Forbes Garden Club guest speaker Claire Diprose. President Marg Dent welcomed 24 to the July meeting held at the Men’s Shed with apologies from 10 members. The guest speaker was Claire Diprose who … [Read More...]
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New Landfill Cell To Support Long-term Waste Management
Construction has commenced on a new landfill cell at the Forbes Recycling and Waste Facility. The new cell is a critical component of the facility’s long-term waste management strategy and has … [Read More...]
Kids Don’t Know What They’re Missing
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, making it a great time to focus on one of the most overlooked parts of a child’s wellbeing: their vision. Good vision is essential for learning, … [Read More...]
Be Seen @ National Tree Day In Parkes
Central West Lachlan Landcare and volunteers in Parkes got together to plant trees at the Akuna Road Wetlands for National Tree Day. A big thank you to our partners in environmental works Parkes … [Read More...]
Life-saving AED Installed At Forbes Cemetery
A new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) has been installed at the Forbes Cemetery, located at the toilet block adjacent to Attlee Street, enhancing the community’s ability to respond quickly to … [Read More...]
Sport
Celebrating The Official Opening Of The New Spooner Oval Grandstand
Image (L-R): Craig McKinnon (Grandstand designer), Paul Adams (FSC Director Projects), Cr Brian Mattiske, Cr Chris Roylance, Cr Jenny Webb, Mr Phil Donato Member for Orange, Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM, … [Read More...]
Hockey Star Daisy Rice To Represent Australian U15s All Schools Merit Team
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Vashti Williams Aims To Throw Javelin At Olympic Level
Pictured is Vashti Williams competing at the Australian Athletics Championships in Perth. Fourteen year old Vashti Williams from Trundle is a rising star in the sport of Javelin. Vashti has been … [Read More...]
Good Fun In Short Course Event
Inaugural Short Course Champion – Caleb Hanrahan. On Saturday 25 July, 79 Forbes and visiting golfers had a different perspective on how to play some holes when the inaugural Short Course event was … [Read More...]