The Latest Breaking News from Forbes

Flood-weary NSW towns face huge clean up

An aerial assessment of Forbes had indicated "hundreds" of homes and businesses in the NSW town have been impacted by flooding, the SES says.

AAP · Nov 6, 2022

Body found of second man who died when ute was swept off causeway in NSW floods

Floods crisis continues across NSW and Victoria although waters are subsiding in parts of the country including Forbes and Wagga Wagga

The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2022

Second body found in central west NSW as large parts of the state experience near-record floods

A second body has been found in Central west NSW, as the Forbes CBD remains submerged by the worst flooding in 70 years.

ABC News · Nov 5, 2022

‘A nervous wait’: parts of regional NSW brace for worst flooding in 70 years

The Lachlan River in Forbes is expected to exceed 10.8 metres by Friday night – a level not reached since 1952

The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2022

Labor hails 15% pay rise for aged care workers – as it happened

Fair Work Commission announces 15% increase after accepting sector’s workers are underpaid. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2022

Rivers hit 70-year peaks at Forbes, Wagga

The major regional NSW centre of Forbes is experiencing a blue-sky flood at levels not seen for 70 years as rivers across the state burst their banks.

AAP · Nov 3, 2022

Divers find body in search for two men missing in flooded NSW stream

Hundreds told to evacuate homes in Forbes as rising flood water threatens to cut off properties and strand residents

The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2022

PM and premier assess flood-affected Forbes, agriculture minister warns food prices on the rise

While the PM sees flood damage firsthand, the agriculture minister is warning that an increase in fresh fruit and vegetable prices is on the way.

ABC News · Oct 17, 2022

Canoes and coffee keep the flooded afloat

Wendy Muffet has everything she needs to be cut off by floodwater for three weeks, including chocolate, coffee and a canoe.

AAP · Oct 14, 2022

Flooded Lachlan River continues to rise at Forbes, evacuated residents told not to return home

The Lachlan River is still shy of its expected peak in the Central West NSW town of Forbes. Meanwhile, the Murrumbidgee flood continues to move downstream and the search for a man missing since Tuesday resumes.

ABC News · Oct 13, 2022