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Dive Into Street Dreams 2026
Left: Volter International is returning to Street Dreams with underwater-inspired neon light installations. Right: Gracey Denham-Jones is headlining the Street Dreams main stage. The highly … [Read More...]
Talk2MeBro Ladies Catchup
Calling all Forbes ladies - Talk2mebro is bringing you another Ladies Catch Up on Saturday 12 September at the Forbes Ski Dam (meet at grassed area). The event will start at 7am and run until … [Read More...]
Tis The Season: Tips For Itchy, Watery, Red Eyes This Spring
If you’re one of the estimated 20% of Australians that suffer from hayfever, Spring is not a time for celebration but rather a time of sneezing, mucus and the dreaded itchy eyes! Allergic … [Read More...]
Tickets On Sale Now Ahead Of Parkes Elvis Festival Launch
Three of the Parkes Elvis Festival’s biggest feature artists for 2027: Charlie Gaylard, Taylor Rodriguez, and Dean Z. The 2027 Parkes Elvis Festival will be festival number three for Festival … [Read More...]
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Forbes Uniting Church Fete
Pictured in 2025 the Forbes Hospital auxiliary team Terry, Robyn and Lloyd. The Hospital stall will also be at the 2026 fete. The people of Forbes are invited to the Uniting Church 2026 Fete to be … [Read More...]
See You At The Forbes Show “Tea Rooms”
The Forbes 150th Show is fast approaching. Two members of the Forbes Evening Branch of CWA have rolled up their sleeves to help for several years in the ‘Tea Rooms’ at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. As … [Read More...]
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 inaugural … [Read More...]
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...]
Sport
90th Birthday Celebration At Forbes Croquet Club
Kevin Rubie celebrates his 90th birthday at Croquet on 8 September. Kevin is pictured cutting the cake, and twith his family during the celebrations. Aussie Croquet was played on Saturday 5 September … [Read More...]
Forbes To Host The 2026 Peter Mcdonald Premiership Grand Final
Put on your black and white supporters gear, grab your family and friends and head to Spooner Oval this Sunday to cheer on the Forbes Magpies. For the first time ever, Forbes Magpies Rugby League … [Read More...]
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
Daisy Rice pictured at 4 years old Parkes girl and Red Bend Catholic College student, Daisy Rice comes from a family of hockey players, who first started playing hockey at just four years of age. It … [Read More...]