Market reports from Meat and Livestock Australia’s National Livestock Reporting AgencyCattle saleMonday, January 13Numbers jumped at Monday’s cattle sale at Forbes’ Central West Livestock Exchange with agents yarding 1611 head. Quality was fair with ...

Default blog for Forbes Advocate site. Annika Dukes our Young Citizen of the Year Annika Dukes has been named our Young Citizen of the Year at Forbes shire’s 2025 Australia Day celebrations.

9 hours ago · Russell Spencer caught his first yellowbelly in the Lachlan River when he was just three years old – and in his own words, he’s been hooked on fishing ever since. For 22 years he’s volunteered with Fishcare and a passionate advocate for the health of our waterways. Mr Spencer was one of 150 ...

1 day ago · November last year (compared to October), despite months of ongoing setbacks and hurdles. The humble bikkie factory pumped out more than 272,000 twin packs of its buttery treats, breaking its record for its most productive month by 15 per cent. The jam drop flavour remains the most popular biscuit ...

5 days ago · A vehicle has been destroyed by fire in the early hours of Thursday morning in Forbes. Police are appealing for information or any witnesses after the vehicle was located - ablaze - in the vicinity of Morton and Edward streets. NSW Fire and Rescue attended and extinguished the flames. Police are ...

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5 days ago · Rotary has named Nedd Brockmann our local ambassador of the year, celebrating his overwhelming sporting and fundraising achievements on Australia day. Brockmann gained national and international attention in 2022 when he completed a 3952km run from Australia's west coast to east coast, raising $1.47 ...

The Forbes Advocate has been telling the stories of our community since 1911. Through our website forbesadvocate.com.au and our weekly print edition every Thursday we’re keeping our community connected with stories that shine a spotlight on the amazing people of our shire and the issues that matter to us all.

Jan 6, 2025 · Classmate Harry Whitty placed fifth in NSW in the course. Dux of the College is Sam Gould, who achieved an impressive ATAR of 94.25. "Sam's consistent effort and dedication to his studies have set a wonderful example to his …

Dec 12, 2024 · But rain gauges in town recorded more: with 53mm in Jacaranda Street, 55mm in Johnson Street and 80mm for the weekend in Oxford Street. Forbes SES unit responded to nine tasks - mostly for trees down on properties and over roads.