Forbes, Parkes and Lachlan Shire Councils will be getting behind National Road Safety Week 2026 from 17 to 24 May. During the week, road users are encouraged to take the pledge to Drive So Others Survive - including not being distracted while … Keep reading this article, click here...
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Grants Available To Support LALCS In Caring For Country
The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) has partnered with the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to offer funding to Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs) from across the State through a … [Read More...]
Maddy’s Fundraising Trivia Night A Huge Success
In July this year, 16 year old, Maddy Morrison will be travelling to the Philippines as part of an international volunteer program for teenagers, (www.volunteerhq.org) where she will be volunteering … [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...]
Thank You To Dianne And All Of Our Local Nurses
International Nurses Day was celebrated on 12 May, and we want to take the opportunity to recognise one of our local nurses Dianne Green, a McGrath Cancer Care Nurse at Parkes Health … [Read More...]
Special Interests
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...]
Looking For A Real Conversation?
Are you tired of the usual blokey banter? Hungry for real connected conversation with trustworthy men? The Men’s Table is a safe place to share and be heard in a confidential and non-judgemental … [Read More...]
Forbes Farming Family Makes History
A celebration breakfast was held at Garema Hall south of Forbes on Tuesday 5 May to celebrate the issuance of the world’s first Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCU’s or soil carbon credits) to the … [Read More...]
Get Ready, Get Set, And Dance At The 2026 Trundle Abba Festival
The Trundle ABBA Festival is back, on Saturday May 2nd, and the buzz has been building in Trundle, the program is locked in, final details are being ticked off, and preparations are in full swing. … [Read More...]
Sport
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...]
$300,000 For New Lighting At Grinstead Oval
Congratulations to Forbes Rugby Club on being awarded $300,000 for new lighting at Grinstead Oval, courtesy of NSW Club Grants. This is the fourth time the club has applied for the grant, finally … [Read More...]
Henry Kross To Compete At The World Junior Championships
At the recent Australian Open and Oceania Championships Henry Kross, who is the Australian #1 Under 17 boy, played up an age group in the Under 19’s to compete against the older boys and not only put … [Read More...]