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Childcare centre not caught up in CFK collapse: owner
The new owner of a former CFK childcare centre in Forbes says it is not caught up in the company's collapse.[MORE]
Meeting to discuss hospital projects' fate
The Mayor of Forbes is considering lobbying the Federal Government to secure funding for the Parkes and Forbes Hospital redevelopments.[MORE]
Forbes misses out on extra solar jobs
An Albury-based solar energy company has pulled the pin on plans to relocate to Forbes.[MORE]
Forbes saleyards price could fall
The Forbes council says the cost of building new saleyards at the Central West Livestock Exchange could be reduced significantly. [MORE]
Council asked to save Chinese heritage building
The Royal Australian Historical Society is urging the Forbes Shire Council to stop a developer knocking down a Chinese heritage building.[MORE]
Time running out to halt locust plague
NSW farmers are being warned the coming week is crucial for stamping out the developing locust plague.[MORE]
Forbes command post monitors locusts
The New South Wales Government has set up a command post in Forbes to tackle the developing locust plague that is threatening central and southern NSW.[MORE]
Mayor warns hospital projects in 'dire straits'
Hospital projects in Forbes and Parkes are in "dire straits" and planning is not on track, according to the Mayor of Forbes.[MORE]
Forbes on the brink after years of drought
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After years of drought residents of Forbes in central-west NSW are concerned about what the future may hold.[MORE]
Big crowd for Forbes golf course meeting
About 700 people have packed a public meeting to discuss the future of the Forbes golf course.[MORE]
Speed a possible factor in Forbes fatal crash
Police are investigating a fatal car crash on the Newell Highway near Forbes.[MORE]
Miller gets support in Forbes mayoral race
The frontrunners to be elected to the Forbes Shire Council say they will support Phyllis Miller's bid to become mayor.[MORE]
Forbes saleyards to beef up security
There are plans to triple the number of closed-circuit television cameras at the Central West Livestock Exchange in Forbes.[MORE]
Forbes shopping centre gets green light
Forbes Shire councillors have ignored independent advice and approved a new $10 million shopping centre.[MORE]
Report warns against Forbes shopping centre plan
A report is recommending the Forbes Shire Council reject plans for an $8 million shopping centre.[MORE]
Forbes Catholic college to get facelift
Red Bend Catholic College in Forbes is about to undergo a $900,000 upgrade.[MORE]
Superbee selected for Chinese export mission
The owner of a small business in Forbes has been chosen to travel to China to build export contacts during the Olympic Games.[MORE]
TAFE may reinstate dropped classes
The Western Institute of TAFE could be about to reverse its decision to cut a course at its Forbes campus.[MORE]
'Gun trafficking' WWII vet refused bail
An 84-year-old registered gun dealer at the centre of an alleged gun trafficking ring in central western New South Wales has been refused bail.[MORE]
Hand grenade, more weapons seized in NSW raids
Police say they have found a hand grenade in a house in Forbes in central west New South Wales, in one of a series of raids today in which police seized more than 350 firearms.[MORE]
Hundreds of guns seized in NSW raid
An 84-year-old licensed gun dealer has been arrested in central western New South Wales in a police investigation into illegal firearms.[MORE]
Trio fined over Forbes swill feeding
The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) says a swill feeding racket uncovered in Forbes was one of the largest in New South Wales.[MORE]
Drought tightens grip on central west, far west
Parts of central and far west new South Wales have slipped further into drought over the past month.[MORE]
Councils consider joint landfill
Forbes and Parkes councils are investigating the feasibility of establishing a joint landfill for the two shires.[MORE]
Wild weather hits central west NSW
Gale force winds have brought down trees over roads across central west New South Wales, but emergency workers say there has been little structural damage.[MORE]
