Forbes Advocate

Since 1911, The Forbes Advocate has been a vital part of the Forbes and surrounding community. Throughout its history, the publication has taken pride in reporting on a wide range of local happenings, including government affairs, community groups, and sports events.

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Beau Bailey ready to take on the world

1 week ago | forbesadvocate.com.au | Brendan McCool

Grenfell's Beau Bailey is preparing to take on the best Speedway riders in the world again, when he heads off to Slovenia to compete in the semi finals of the SGP3 Speedway Youth World Championships. Riding a 250cc motorbike, this is Beau's third time competing in the championship, where he finished in second place overall last year and ninth in the world in his debut in 2023.
Dr Wick to open new clinic

1 week ago | forbesadvocate.com.au | Rebecca Hewson

Dr Asitha Wickramaratne, also known as Dr Wick, from the Boorowa Street Medical Centre in Young, has taken over the previously closed clinic in Boorowa and will be opening the Marsden Street Clinic in the next six to eight weeks.
Red Bend ready to take on Sydney Royal

2 weeks ago | forbesadvocate.com.au | Brendan McCool

After months of hard work, Red Bend Catholic College's cattle team are ready to take on the 2025 Sydney Royal Easter Show. The team, consisting of 12 students will be taking 11 steers to the Sydney Royal, which includes nine pure bred Limousin steers, and two trade steers. They will be heading down on Monday 7 April to Sunday, 13 April. Red Bend cattle team coordinator Susan Earl said five of t...
Help get Trundle's aspiring musician to Europe

1 month ago | forbesadvocate.com.au | David John Ellery

By DAVID ELLERYTrundle's 15-year-old Carmel Kelly, a member of the NSW Regional Youth Orchestra, is about to embark on the greatest adventure of her life. On 29 June she and 55 other members of the orchestra, who come from all parts of country NSW, will depart Sydney for a 15-day European tour which will see them perform at historic venues in Salzburg, Wachau, Vienna, and Berlin and as part of the prestigious six day Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival.
Our small schools' swim champions

2 months ago | forbesadvocate.com.au | Brendan McCool

Schools from around the region gathered in Forbes on Wednesday, February 12 to take part in the Small Schools Swimming competition. Taking part in the swimming carnival were students from Quandialla Public School, Caragabal Public School, Bogan Gate Public School, Bedgerabong Public School and Eugowra Public School.
Forbes Men's Shed raises money for new Hospital chair

2 months ago | forbesadvocate.com.au | Brendan McCool

The Forbes Men's Shed, in partnership with Forbes Rotary and the Bali Fund, have worked together to purchase a new adjustable chair for the Forbes Hospital. The chair donated is a T688 model Fresenius chair primarily used in infusion clinics and ambulatory care units: it's a specialised renal chair as well as suitable for wound care. Nurse Unit Manager Jane Armitage said the chair has all the features they need and is one of the best models they can have for their treatment.
Angus transforms his speed cubing talents into portrait of Elvis

Jan 15, 2025 | forbesadvocate.com.au | Christine Little

We always knew Angus Hannelly was destined for greatness. At the tender age of 14 the Red Bend Catholic College student made headlines when he became only the eighth Australian to ever solve the Rubik’s Cube puzzle in less than 10 seconds at his first National Championships in 2013, solving it in 9.86 seconds. Now Angus is back and he's taken his talents to a whole new level.
Oscar highlights vital issue and wins best regional film for it

Dec 11, 2024 | forbesadvocate.com.au | Christine Little

The strain of having a shortage of doctors on communities like Parkes is reaching our youngest residents. One such young person is Oscar Hendry from Red Bend Catholic College who chose to highlight the issue in a short film competition, the 2024 Parli-Flicks Short Film Award organised through NSW Parliamentary Education and Engagement . And to the 13-year-old's surprise he won Best Regional Entry.
Forbes Country Music Club takes final bow

Oct 23, 2024 | forbesadvocate.com.au | Steven Dixon

By Steven DixonSunday October 6 was our final muster after the Committee made the decision to close the association due to not having any volunteers to take on executive roles within the club. Lack of volunteers continue to be the main reason for non for profit organisations closing down as well as rising costs and decline in attendance of musters and events. Since the club was first established in 1984 there are many memories and friendships made that will last a lifetime.
Nominations open for Australia Day Awards

Oct 23, 2024 | forbesadvocate.com.au | Renee Powell

Forbes Shire Council is calling on residents to nominate their local heroes for its 2025 Australia Day Awards, with nominations now open. The award categories are Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Senior Citizen of the Year. Any resident is eligible for Citizen of the Year, while Young Citizen of the Year is open to residents aged 25 or younger. Anyone aged 65 years or older is eligible for Senior Citizen of the Year.