On Thursday, 5 March Member for Orange Philip Donato MP announced the recipient of the 2026 Local Woman of the Year Award - Maree Yapp of Forbes. “With so many women doing so many amazing things for their local communities across the electorate, … Keep reading this article, click here...
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Indefinite Closure Of Great Western Highway – Unacceptable Says Donato
Member for Orange Phil Donato MP has responded with strong criticism of Transport for NSW following the agency’s announced indefinite closure of the Great Western Highway at Victoria Pass. The … [Read More...]
Volunteer Profile: Joanne Coster, Royal Far West Op Shop In Trundle
Joanne Coster has been a member of the Royal Far West for 15 years and President of the Trundle Royal Far West Branch for around 10 years. Royal Far West is a specialist child development service … [Read More...]
Glow Up For Youth Social Media Pages
In response to the NSW Government’s introduction of new social media age restrictions, Forbes Shire Council has refreshed its youth communication channels to ensure young people and their families … [Read More...]
Minister For Education Launches Harold’s Safe Screen Time To Keep Kids Safe In The Early Years
Tuesday 10 March was Safer Internet Day - a reminder that it’s never too early to help children start developing digital literacy and safe online habits. In regonition of this, the Federal Minister … [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
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...]
Henry Cross Selected To Represent Australia
Parkes High student Henry Cross was notified by Sqaush Australia in early February of his selection in the Australian Squad to take on New Zealand in the 2026 TransTasman Test Match from 10-11 April … [Read More...]