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DNCW Industry Update – Great Western Highway Disruption
Destination Central West (DNCW) is continuing to work with industry, councils and government partners to support the region following the diversion of the Great Western Highway. Transport for NSW has … [Read More...]
Ministry’s New Headquarters Launch At Alectown A Success
Last Saturday, over 70 people journeyed to celebrate the launch of the Promise Faith Centre Churches International Official Launch at its new headquarters at the former Mamre Farm in … [Read More...]
40th Celebration And Open Day For Forbes Family History Group
Forbes Family History Group will be celebrating their 40th birthday this month, and invite everyone to their Open Day on Wednesday, 25 March from 10am until 3pm in the Family History Group rooms … [Read More...]
Nominations Open For The 2026 Forbes Heritage Medal
Know a person, group or organisation making an outstanding contribution to preserving, protecting or celebrating Forbes’ heritage? Nominations are now open for the 2026 Forbes Heritage … [Read More...]
Special Interests
Local Farmer Returns To The Central West To Establish His New Ministry Headquarters
Forty-eight years ago, Barry Cunnington, left his family farm near West Wyalong and ended up in ministry in Qld which established the Promise Faith Centre Churches International. This month he … [Read More...]
Pharmacy Interns Return To Central West
Passion for community pharmacy, and a desire to learn, has enticed a group of pharmacy interns to the New South Wales Central West for the next chapter of their professional development. New … [Read More...]
Father And Daughter Walk 800km To Help Find A Cure For Childhood Cancer
Throughout the month of Mrch, proud Forbes residents Ben and Harper O’Malley will be participating in the Children’s Cancer Institute 86K for a Cure. 86K for a Cure supports the Children’s Cancer … [Read More...]
Knee & Hip OA Exercise Group
This morning, I got a message from Dad. Not the usual “You home later?” or “Need anything from town?” message. This one was different. He’s finally coming across to my work… to do some exercise. … [Read More...]
Sport
Forbes Dragon Boat Club Fun Day
Dragon Boating is a fast and furious, paddle driven water sport, it’s a celebration of teamwork, athleticism, and cultural heritage that originated in China over 2000 years ago. The Forbes Dragon … [Read More...]
Young Boxer Olivia Hetherington Finds Confidence In The Ring
Sixteen-year-old Parkes girl, Olivia “Liv” Hetherington has shown incredible growth since joining Hillbilly Boxing just six months ago. Originally taking-up boxing simply for fitness, Liv had no plans … [Read More...]
Come On Down For A Game Of Croquet
Aussie Croquet was played on Saturday 21 February with a smaller attendance, however 21 games were played on the day and were enjoyed by all who attended. One very close score was recorded when Lyn … [Read More...]
NPA NSW Lachlan Valley Branch Walks: Autumn Calender
Wednesday 4 March Peak Hill Flora Reserve and Mine: 3kmeasy on track. Meet at Bushmans DamKelly Reserve cnr Thomas St and Peak HilRd at 9.00am. Leader Martin Bell 0429 346586. Saturday March 21 … [Read More...]