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Call For Regional Voices To Help Shape Healthcare Across NSW
People passionate about improving healthcare in regional, rural and remote areas of NSW are invited to apply to join the Regional Health Ministerial Advisory Panel. The Panel is an independent … [Read More...]

New Bus Service Fired Up For Frost And Fire
Getting to Forbes’ most magical winter event just got even easier. For the first time, return bus services will operate from neighbouring towns, making it simple for visitors to travel to and from … [Read More...]

Winter Soup, Pasta, And Slice Kitchen
Plans are under way for the first Winter Soup, Pasta, and Slice Kitchen by the Forbes Evening Branch of CWA. The inclusion of pasta and sauce was suggested during 2025 Soup Kitchen. The soup and pasta … [Read More...]

Sparkling Forbes Library Children’s Area
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Building With Parkes In Mind: The Story Behind Bushmans Ridge
On the edge of Parkes, just minutes from town, a new lifestyle estate has quietly taken shape. Bushmans Ridge, developed by Giles Land Development, is more than a land release. It is the result of … [Read More...]

Forbes Garden Club Report
Forbes Garden Club held their April meeting at the home of Neil and Jane Gilmour with a great attendance of 38 members and apologies from ten. President Marg Dent welcomed all, with birthday wishes … [Read More...]

Healthy Vision Month
Eye health is not just about seeing clearly, it’s also about protecting your long-term eye health. Many eye conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy, often develop … [Read More...]

Warm Your Winter At Frost And Fire 2026
Gearing up for its seventh amazing year, the Central West’s hottest winter event will turn up the heat at the Forbes Ski Dam on Saturday 20 June 2026 from 4pm to 10pm. Expect crackling fire buckets, … [Read More...]
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Terry Griffiths Shines
On Saturday a field of 71 Forbes and visiting golfers enjoyed the sunny weather and delighted in their game of golf. Terry Griffiths could do no wrong producing the best score of the day while a … [Read More...]

Athletics Star

Ride For Country Kids
Each year, cyclists head out on a three-day ride across regional NSW as part of Royal Far West’s Ride for Country Kids. The annual event raises vital funds and awareness for developmental and mental … [Read More...]

Forbes Croquet Club Celebrate World Croquet Day
On Tuesday 12 May Forbes Croquet Club celebrated World Croquet Day. The special celebration cake was cut by valued members of the club who are all 90 years of age and over - Bill Scott, Robin Pols … [Read More...]
What's On
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Forbes Handicraft Centre Inc monthly meetings are held the 4th Wednesday of the month at 2pm in the shop. |
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Forbes Garden Club meet 4th Tuesday of each month 2pm at different venues. Further enquiries Contact 0428 540 272. |
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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 |
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Forbes Men’s Probus Club Meeting 4th Friday every month 10.30am, Club Forbes. All Welcome. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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Forbes Town Band rehearsals every Monday night during school term. Learners from 6 – 7pm. Main band 7pm to 9pm. Band Hall, Rankin Street. |
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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 |
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Rhyme Time every Friday at Forbes Town Library 10:30am. |
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Forbes Dragon Boat Club trains every Sunday on Lake Forbes from 8.15am for 8.30am start. Contact via Facebook or forbesdragonboat@gmail.com |
