Regional

Driving with purpose for Beyond Blue

HEAVY rain and challenging conditions didn’t deter the Life Pharmacy Group (LPG) team from hitting the road for the 10th annual Beyond Bitumen Rally, raising funds and awareness for Beyond Blue. The Beyond Bitumen Rally entourage of 72 vehicles...

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18 May 2025

Emergency Services

Govt calls for feedback on communication in disaster

Communities who have lost mobile and internet connectivity during natural disasters are being encouraged to share their stories, as the NSW Government launches the first of its new Community Connectivity Kits. The Community Connectivity Project is...

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18 May 2025

Community

Magpies triumph in first Diggers sporting challenge

They can run the ball but can they run on track with a harness racing gig?That was the challenge to local sports clubs on Friday as Forbes Diggers Harness Racing Club launched our newest cross-code sports challenge with trophies in “colts” and...

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18 May 2025

Community

Magpies triumph in first Diggers sporting challenge

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18 May 2025

Golf

Count backs to determine Medal winners

MEN’S GOLFBy SHORT PUTTWith delightful conditions for both the weather and the course condition the Forbes golfers once again battled for supremacy. Such was the intensity of the competition that many needed extra time to recover in the 19th. On...

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18 May 2025

Events

What’s on in and around Forbes

A MORNING OF MUSICSunday 18 May Enjoy the unique sounds of the pipe organ and electronic organ together as Maz Rees and Grant Barton take you on a musical journey. The Town Hall doors open at 10am for the concert to start at 10.30am. Entry is simply...

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18 May 2025

Business

From waste to world class compost

Topsoil Organics has already diverted more than 100,000 tonnes of material from landfill and it’s only inspired them to press forward toward their goal of increasing resource recovery and reducing emissions. Dan and Lana Nicholson’s Forbes...

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18 May 2025

Emergency Services

Crash course: SES volunteers shine in rescue challenge

Forbes’ State Emergency Service volunteers put their road crash rescue skills to the test at the State Road Crash Rescue Challenge. Six members of our local unit participated in the three-day event, racing the clock to rescue people trapped in...

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18 May 2025

Police and Courts

Former local to retire in September

Following 38 years as a member of the NSW Police Force, former Boorowa Central School student, Commissioner Karen Webb APM confirmed she will retire in September after having stepped into the role of Commissioner in February 2022. The former local...

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18 May 2025

Emergency Services

Crash course: SES volunteers shine in rescue challenge

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18 May 2025

Police and Courts

Former local to retire in September

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18 May 2025

Golf

Vets’ week of golf ‘biggest and best’ yet

There was nothing but praise from all associated with the veterans Week of Golf which attracted 115 players representing 37 clubs to Forbes last week. NSWVGA hosting delegate Penny Hudson from Leeton had nothing but congratulations for the host club...

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18 May 2025

Health

Pathology service is saved

Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke is thrilled to announce that Cootamundra Hospital’s Pathology Laboratory will remain open following a successful campaign to save the facility from its impending closure. Minister for Health and Regional Health...

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18 May 2025

Rugby League

Pickers continue their winning streak

The Cherrypickers have continued their winning streak with a fantastic weekend against the Cootamundra Bulldogs at Alfred Oval. Game day kicked off with the League Tag where the ladies, despite digging deep, missed out with Cootamundra taking home...

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18 May 2025

Rugby League

It’s all coming together for Magpies

RUGBY LEAGUEMagpies made it three from three with a 12-32 win over Macquarie at Dubbo in Round 3 of the Peter McDonald Premiership on Sunday. Enjoying the run, captain Nick Greenhalgh really couldn’t be happier with the way this year’s first...

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18 May 2025

News

Transgrid inspecting high voltage powerlines

Transgrid will be deploying a helicopter across the Central West region this month to inspect the high-voltage electricity transmission lines for the network’s annual bushfire prevention program. The comprehensive inspections help identify any...

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18 May 2025

Rugby Union

A fantastic gala in Griffith for Juniors

Last Sunday the Harden Junior Red Devils kicked off its 2025 season with some fantastic results. Our littlest devils had great fun with our under 5s doing skills with the development officers. While under 7s got to play a game of touch and had a great...

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18 May 2025

Education

Raising champions

The quality of Red Bend beef has been recognised with Sydney Royal ribbons yet again. Cattle carcase competition results from the Easter Show are out and the College has received another two championship ribbons for Overall Champion Trade Carcase and...

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18 May 2025

Rugby Union

Red Devils bring home another win

The Devils traveled to Temora last Saturday to take on the Tuskers, coming away with a 36-17 win. The game started off well for the men in red with some fast play around the edges for two early tries. Temora had some good play to answer with two...

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18 May 2025

Rugby Union

Goldies great night in Young

The Boorowa Goldies Rugby Club defeated Young Yabbies at Cranfield Oval last Friday night bringing home a solid win against the reigning premiers. With three tries to George Chudleigh, two to Adam Hick and one each to Liam Salmon and Michael Berry...

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18 May 2025

Police and Courts

Police arrest man, 28, over vehicle theft

A vehicle reported stolen last week has been recovered and charges laid in connection. It’s alleged a 28-year-old male was driving the vehicle, with false or wrong number plates, when he was stopped by police on Wyndham Avenue on Friday morning. The...

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18 May 2025

Golf

A great round for John Hawkins in Harden

On Sunday the Harden Country Club played its Monthly Medal. Well done to John Hawkins on a great round. RESULTS:1 John Hawkins 782 Matt Peisley 813 Kevin Hoppe 824 Jeanette Elliott 835 Peter Elliott 876 Tam Kennedy 897 David James 908 Rowan Chandler...

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18 May 2025

News

Sisters’ Sydney Royal success

Two sisters are making serious strides in the show ring, with ribbon-winning heifers and state-level honours to prove it. Lilly and Beth Eagles have both notched up impressive achievements at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, showing not just their...

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18 May 2025

Rugby League

Dominant Wins for Harden Hawkettes and Hawks Over UC Stars

The Harden Hawkettes and Harden Hawks delivered commanding performances over the weekend, both recording emphatic victories against the UC Stars. The Hawkettes set the tone early in their clash, surging to a 24–4 lead by halftime and maintaining...

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18 May 2025

AFL

From river paddocks to Royal ribbons

Denngal Santa Gertrudis has been awarded the Premier Beef Breeder’s award at a Sydney Royal Show that’s given the Moxey family plenty to celebrate. With three generations involved, honours for their herd and the arena buzzing with excitement...

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18 May 2025

Golf

Ros cleans up on course in Young

Wednesday April 30, the ladies played a Single Stableford. Winners on the day:Ros Anderson 39 pts, Cath Johnson 36 pts on a c/b from Trish Miller 36 ptsNTP: 16th - C Grade sponsored by Uplands P/L – Marg KinlysideBall winners: Ros Anderson 6 balls...

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18 May 2025

Golf

Jim and Ray scratch winners on Saturday

On Saturday the event was a 4BBB stableford sponsored by the Young Services Club. The 4BBB scratch winners were Jim Brewster and Ray Hargraves with 37 points from Swayde Honeman and Levi French with 36 points on a countback from Zac Williams and...

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18 May 2025