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Forbes National Tree Day
Forbes National Tree Day

NTD volunteers will be working to provide a green buffer adjacent to a new housing development. Central West Lachlan Landcare are pleased to host this event in partnership with For ...

Safer Driver Training
Safer Driver Training

Book a Safer Drivers Course this School Holidays! FORBES 07/07/2025 PARKES 14/07/2025 The Safer Drivers Course will teach you strategies so you can drive solo with more confi ...

Business Chamber AGM
Business Chamber AGM

The Forbes Business Chamber conducts professional events that the general business community aspires to attend. We hold monthly executive meetings, quarterly general meetings and s ...

Novelty Sports Day
Novelty Sports Day

Join us at Grinstead Oval on Wednesday 16 July from 10:00am–1:00pm for a fun day of different and unique sports and activities. No need to book – just come along and register on t ...

Youth Painting Workshops - FULL
Youth Painting Workshops - FULL

Join us at the Youth & Community Centre on Tuesday 15 July for a creative painting workshop led by Karen Ritchie Art. Tuesday 15 July Session 1: 9:30am–11:00am Session 2: 1 ...

Slime Workshops - FULL
Slime Workshops - FULL

Get messy and creative at our fun slime workshops on Monday 14 July at the Youth & Community Centre. Monday 14 July Session 1: 9:30am–10:30am Session 2: 11:00am–12:00pm

The Trial of Ben Hall play
The Trial of Ben Hall play

The Forbes Shire Council Heritage Advisory Committee will be presenting the play The Trial of Ben Hall written by Forbes solicitor Dominic Williams.

Speed Networking
Speed Networking

Central West Inspired Women are hosting a free event at Club Forbes from 6 to 8 pm, with support from Inland Rail and Forbes Shire Council. Includes a welcome drink, light refreshm ...

2025 National BBQ Championships
2025 National BBQ Championships

Become the 2025 National BBQ Champion with local and national teams entering | grilling and smoking competitions

Latest News

We are the future, and the future is now……

This is the theme for the 2025 Youth Week celebration aimed at recognising and celebrating every young person’s unique strengths, while highlighting i ...

8 Apr 2025 read more
Community projects funded

16 local community projects have shared in $61,000 of funding under Round 2 of the 2024/2025 Forbes Community Funding Program.

2 Apr 2025 read more
Australia Day Ambassador announced

Forbes Shire Council is excited to announce advocate for inclusion and Where There’s a Will Founder and CEO, Ms Ange Clarke, as its 2025 Australia Day ...

23 Jan 2025 read more
Inspiring locals nominated for Australia Day Awards

Forbes Shire residents who have made significant contributions or outstanding achievements to the community over the last 12 months have been recognis ...

22 Jan 2025 read more
EV charging station opened

Travellers driving electric vehicles (EV) will now be able to stop in Forbes to charge their vehicles thanks to the new EV Charging Station on Spring ...

19 Dec 2024 read more
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