9:46 AM AEDT | More than 6300 recreational cyclists have nominated to ride a stage of the Tour Down Under this year, their participation spurred by the decision of American Lance Armstrong to contest the race.
9:44 AM AEDT | It’s one of the most popular days on the local cricketing calendar and preparations for the annual Forbes and District Cricket Association Super Eights Carnival have began.
9:42 AM AEDT | Spanish pilot Blay Olmos was leading the Forbes Flatlands Hang Gliding Championships yesterday after four days of flying.
9:39 AM AEDT | The mercury may have tipped 40 degrees on Tuesday but that didn’t stop the Forbes Magpies who are in full training for a packed 2009.