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Food Vans and Fireworks!
Food Vans and Fireworks!

Food Vendors and Fireworks will be held from 6pm at Lions Park on Australia Day, this event will conclude with the annual Fireworks display off Battyes Bridge at 9pm! Come down to ...

Australia Day Rotary Breakfast
Australia Day Rotary Breakfast

Join us for the annual Rotary Breakfast at Lions Park from 8am-10am to celebrate Australia Day!

Tradies Night - BUILD Forbes
Tradies Night - BUILD Forbes

Everyone working or wanting to work in the building industry is invited to our annual TRADIES NIGHT.

Australia Day - Citizen of the Year Gala Dinner
Australia Day - Citizen of the Year Gala Dinner

Join us for the annual Citizen of the Year Gala Dinner, this year the gala dinner will be held on Saturday 25 January 2025 from 6pm-10pm at the Town Hall. This event includes enter ...

International Men's Day 2024
International Men's Day 2024

Healthy Men, Healthy World! On Friday, 29 November Council is inviting the community to come down to Lions Park from 7am – 10am to hear from Guest speakers Cr Chris Roylance a ...

Carols by Candlelight
Carols by Candlelight

Carols by Candlelight is back for another year! Join us at Victoria Park on Saturday 14 December from 7pm-10pm. Live Performances | Santa on site from 7pm | Carols kicking off ...

White Ribbon Day 2024
White Ribbon Day 2024

Along with Forbes Domestic & Family Violence Committee we're supporting White Ribbon Day 2024 with a march and event on Monday 25 November.

Saleyards Breakfast
Saleyards Breakfast

Snag a free bacon and egg roll AND drink on us! Small token of appreciation for all our agriculture community does to strengthen the Forbes shire

Recharge and Reset Workshop
Recharge and Reset Workshop

We invite you to a rejuvenating evening of reflection, mindfulness, and connection at our Recharge and Reset Workshop.

Latest News

Moving Harvest Machinery USB

Agricultural machinery owners and operators are invited to get road ready for the 2024 harvest season, by picking up a free 'Moving Harvest Machinery' ...

13 Nov 2024 read more
Drive Carefully this Harvest

Drivers are being urged to take extra care on the roads as farm machinery and trucks mobilise for a big harvest across regional NSW.

13 Nov 2024 read more
Lone Pine Tree Planted in Forbes

Forbes Shire Council has commemorated Remembrance Day by planting a Lone Pine seedling that is a direct descendant from the original Lone Pine from th ...

13 Nov 2024 read more
White Ribbon Day March

Forbes Shire Council and the Forbes Domestic & Family Violence Committee are encouraging the community to get involved in the White Ribbon Day march a ...

7 Nov 2024 read more
Australia Day Awards open

Forbes Shire Council is calling on residents to nominate their local heroes for its 2025 Australia Day Awards, with nominations now open.

21 Oct 2024 read more
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