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Left: Pictured is Bill Jayet who is an iconic performer with the Society and here he is performing his signature song from Oliver, Reviewing the Situation, with shots from his portrayal in 1984 and again in 2011. Right: Pictured are the girls do -

Iconic: Parkes Musical & Dramatic Society Celebrates 75 Years

October 15, 2026

Left: Pictured is Bill Jayet who is an iconic performer with the Society and here he is performing his signature song from Oliver, Reviewing the Situation, with shots from his portrayal in 1984 and again in 2011. Right: Pictured are the girls do … Keep reading this article, click here...

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Preparing to screen students’ vision at Parkes Public School recently are Lions club members from left to right - Barbara Andrews from Bathurst Lions, Ron Parry from Lions On Oz, Ian Acret our President here in Forbes and Roger Broughton from Dubbo Lions.

Forbes And District Lions Club Children’s Vision Screening Program

October 22, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Preparing to screen students’ vision at Parkes Public School recently are Lions club members from left to right - Barbara Andrews from Bathurst Lions, Ron Parry from Lions On Oz, Ian Acret our … [Read More...]

The September meeting host, Sue Ann Nixon pictured in her garden.

Forbes Garden Club Report

October 22, 2026 By Green Thumb

The September meeting host, Sue Ann Nixon pictured in her garden. The September meeting was held at the home of Sue-Ann Nixon with an attendance of 28 members and 10 apologies. President Marg Dent … [Read More...]

Forbes Men’s Probus Club Celebrates 50 Years Of Probus

October 22, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Forbes Men’s Probus Club is marking a significant milestone in 2026, as Probus celebrates 50 years of connection, friendship and community across Australia. To mark the 50th Anniversary, Forbes … [Read More...]

From Left to right Michael Louis and David Cherote on the road. Right: Louis arriving 4.30pm Tuesday greeted by his major sponsor J&J Robertson Transport, John Robertson.

400km For Ben: Louis Cherote’s Journey Of Love, Remembrance And Hope

October 22, 2026 By Roxane Manley

From Left to right Michael Louis and David Cherote on the road. Right: Louis arriving 4.30pm Tuesday greeted by his major sponsor J&J Robertson Transport, John Robertson. At seventy years of age, … [Read More...]

Special Interests

Thanks to a partnership with the Australasian Barbecue Alliance, Forbes National BBQ Championships will welcome competitors from across the country, creating an exciting competition atmosphere and showcasing some incredible barbecue talent.

National BBQ Champs Forbes Fires Up This Weekend

October 15, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Thanks to a partnership with the Australasian Barbecue Alliance, Forbes National BBQ Championships will welcome competitors from across the country, creating an exciting competition atmosphere and … [Read More...]

Head on down to Lions Park this Saturday and grab breakfast and check out the market stalls.

Rotary Club Of Forbes Ipomoea October Markets This Saturday

October 8, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Head on down to Lions Park this Saturday and grab breakfast and check out the market stalls. Did you know that the Rotary Club of Forbes Ipomoea has been holding their markets for 20 years? They hold … [Read More...]

Vinnies Sees Increase In Food Assistance Requests

October 1, 2026 By Roxane Manley

More than half of Australians are buying less food than they would like because of rising grocery costs, according to new YouGov research commissioned by the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW. Polling … [Read More...]

September: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

September 24, 2026 By Roxane Manley

The month of September is dedicated to Prostate Cancer Awareness. It is a month when all men are encouraged to ensure that they are not one of the possible candidates for causing most deaths among … [Read More...]

Sport

Sponsored by the Parkes Leagues Club the Encouragement Award was presented to Luke Holland from Eugowra with his 1965 Ford F100.

2026 Central West Car Club Charity Show ‘n Shine

October 22, 2026 By Jeff McClurg and Jo Hemming

Sponsored by the Parkes Leagues Club the Encouragement Award was presented to Luke Holland from Eugowra with his 1965 Ford F100. This year was our 22nd year for the Central West Car Club Charity Show … [Read More...]

From Left to right Michael Louis and David Cherote on the road. Right: Louis arriving 4.30pm Tuesday greeted by his major sponsor J&J Robertson Transport, John Robertson.

400km For Ben: Louis Cherote’s Journey Of Love, Remembrance And Hope

October 22, 2026 By Roxane Manley

From Left to right Michael Louis and David Cherote on the road. Right: Louis arriving 4.30pm Tuesday greeted by his major sponsor J&J Robertson Transport, John Robertson. At seventy years of age, … [Read More...]

The old boys are encouraged to head to Spicer, pull on the boots and have a run. Pictured together from last year’s Mack’s Day were the Colts vs Macks Mates teams. Photo credit: Allan Ryan.

This Saturday Is Mack’s Day Again

October 15, 2026 By Roxane Manley

The old boys are encouraged to head to Spicer, pull on the boots and have a run. Pictured together from last year’s Mack’s Day were the Colts vs Macks Mates teams. Photo credit: Allan Ryan. This … [Read More...]

Lachlan District Women’s Rugby League played Woodbridge at Pioneer Oval, Parkes last weekend in 4 grades. Lachlan play Panorama Platypi in Parkes this Saturday.

Regional Rugby League Community Fights To Save Women’s Competition

October 8, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Lachlan District Women’s Rugby League played Woodbridge at Pioneer Oval, Parkes last weekend in 4 grades. Lachlan play Panorama Platypi in Parkes this Saturday. Players, parents, clubs and supporters … [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 the Vandenberg Hotel 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.

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.

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

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Friends of Forbes Hospital Auxiliary meet on the second Thursday of Feb, April, June, Aug, Oct, Dec at Forbes Hospital Meeting room 3 at 6pm. Contact President Robyn 0407 235 326.

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

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Parkes Can Assist Bingo is on the second Tuesday of the month, 1pm at Parkes Sports and Bowling Club.

 


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