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14 September 2025
History written and a premiership 14 years in the making
Sport

History written and a premiership 14 years in the making

Parkes United are the Central West Hockey League premiers after a historic season

Madeline Blackstock  >  
11 Sep 2025
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Check out this week’s digital edition

Check out this week’s digital edition

Jacob Selwood  >  
06 Sep 2024
Bush Tucker spirit alive and well
Events

Bush Tucker spirit alive and well

Trundle Bush Tucker Day welcomed more than 2000 people for 2025

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11 Sep 2025
Pool back in local hands
Community

Pool back in local hands

Local Shane Mann is back at the Parkes Pool with a committed team

Christine Little  >  
11 Sep 2025
Parkes becomes mission control for Kids in Space showcase
Events

Parkes becomes mission control for Kids in Space showcase

Parkes Services Club is hosting the Kids in Space student showcase

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11 Sep 2025
Parkes becomes mission control for Kids in Space showcase
Events

Parkes becomes mission control for Kids in Space showcase

Parkes Services Club is hosting the Kids in Space student showcase

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11 Sep 2025
First tornado in over five years near Young
News

First tornado in over five years near Young

There were also tornado sightings near Cowra and Caragabal (near Grenfell)

Rebecca Hewson  >  
11 Sep 2025
Transfer station to replace high-risk landfill at Alectown
News

Transfer station to replace high-risk landfill at Alectown

Alectown tip will convert into a modern, purpose-built transfer station thanks to funding

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11 Sep 2025
Brendan brings new spark to Elvis Festival
Arts and Entertainment

Brendan brings new spark to Elvis Festival

We met up with the Elvis Festival director ahead of next week’s anticipated program launch

Madeline Blackstock  >  
11 Sep 2025
Students say yes to TAFE program
Education

Students say yes to TAFE program

A handful of Parkes High students have had a taste of different careers in a matter of weeks

Christine Little  >  
11 Sep 2025
Brendan brings new spark to Elvis Festival
Arts and Entertainment

Brendan brings new spark to Elvis Festival

We met up with the Elvis Festival director ahead of next week’s anticipated program launch

Madeline Blackstock  >  
11 Sep 2025
Students say yes to TAFE program
Education

Students say yes to TAFE program

A handful of Parkes High students have had a taste of different careers in a matter of weeks

Christine Little  >  
11 Sep 2025
Major rail shutdown this weekend for crucial maintenance
News

Major rail shutdown this weekend for crucial maintenance

Cootamundra to Parkes rail line will close for a couple of days this month

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11 Sep 2025
Stunning backdrop for this year's art exhibition
Events

Stunning backdrop for this year’s art exhibition

Parkes Painters, Potters are holding their Annual Art Exhibition in very special surroundings

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11 Sep 2025
Telstra upgrades at Cookamidgera
News

Telstra upgrades at Cookamidgera

Cookamidgera is getting better 4G coverage and 5G added to its service

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11 Sep 2025
Passion for science sends Leah to Switzerland
Education

Passion for science sends Leah to Switzerland

Leah Van Der Merwe is off to Switzerland to deepen her love for science

Madeline Blackstock  >  
10 Sep 2025
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Pool back in local hands
Community

Pool back in local hands

Local Shane Mann is back at the Parkes Pool with a committed team

Christine Little  >  
11 Sep 2025
Help start something powerful
Community

Help start something powerful

Eyes are set on establishing Men’s Growth Rooms in Parkes and Forbes

Christine Little  >  
11 Sep 2025
A simple question can make all the difference
Community

A simple question can make all the difference

R U OK? Day is a powerful reminder to look after ourselves and each other

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11 Sep 2025
102 candles for Sister Florence
Community

102 candles for Sister Florence

Sister Florence Kinsela celebrated her 102nd birthday with a beautiful morning tea with family

Madeline Blackstock  >  
04 Sep 2025
Cars, good company and the open road
Community

Cars, good company and the open road

Parkes Antique Car Club members enjoy monthly outings

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04 Sep 2025
Be part of a special group that's blooming in Parkes
Community

Be part of a special group that’s blooming in Parkes

Parkes Garden Club meets every month and new members are always welcome

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04 Sep 2025
Scenes from Reading Day part 2
Community

Scenes from Reading Day part 2

Parkes youngsters were off on an adventure on Reading Day

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03 Sep 2025
Sport
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History written and a premiership 14 years in the making
Sport

History written and a premiership 14 years in the making

Parkes United are the Central West Hockey League premiers after a historic season

Madeline Blackstock  >  
11 Sep 2025
Raptors on the hunt for a premiership
Soccer

Raptors on the hunt for a premiership

The Raptors Men’s Team are into another big dance in the Lachlan competition

Christine Little  >  
11 Sep 2025
Special grand final showdown for Raptors
Soccer

Special grand final showdown for Raptors

Get to know your women’s Raptors before they play their soccer grand final on Saturday

Christine Little  >  
11 Sep 2025
So close for Magpies in epic grand final
Rugby League

So close for Magpies in epic grand final

Forbes Magpies go down by one point in epic 97-minute grand final

Renee Powell  >  
11 Sep 2025
Men's major singles on a roll
Bowls

Men’s major singles on a roll

This week’s Parkes Bowling and Sports Club’s report

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11 Sep 2025
Club gears up for massive Parkes Open weekend
Golf

Club gears up for massive Parkes Open weekend

Weekly Parkes Golf and Veterans Golf reports

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11 Sep 2025
Search for Lachlan's best for youth rep sides
Soccer

Search for Lachlan’s best for youth rep sides

Lachlan Amateur Soccer Association is running Western Youth League trials

Christine Little  >  
11 Sep 2025
The fast paced BPL Cup in action on Sunday
Bowls

The fast paced BPL Cup in action on Sunday

Weekly Railway Services Bowling Club report from Paul Lewin

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11 Sep 2025
Temperatures rise as ladies dive into games
Bowls

Temperatures rise as ladies dive into games

This week’s Parkes women’s bowls report

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11 Sep 2025
Exciting matches, close finishes and a Bowler of the Year
Bowls

Exciting matches, close finishes and a Bowler of the Year

The latest from the Parkes Women’s Bowling Club

Parkes Champion-Post  >  
04 Sep 2025
Jackson beats par in testing conditions
Golf

Jackson beats par in testing conditions

Weekly Parkes Golf and Veterans Golf reports

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04 Sep 2025
Silver, bronze and Australian selection
Sport

Silver, bronze and Australian selection

Six Parkes hockey athletes compete in Australian Country Championships in Rockhampton

Madeline Blackstock  >  
04 Sep 2025
Star bowlers celebrated at presentation
Bowls

Star bowlers celebrated at presentation

Parkes Bowling and Sports Club held its presentation night

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04 Sep 2025
It's Magpie season in Dubbo
Rugby League

It’s Magpie season in Dubbo

Magpies defeated Mudgee 34-10 to book a grand final against Dubbo CYMS

Renee Powell  >  
03 Sep 2025
Events
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Bush Tucker spirit alive and well
Events

Bush Tucker spirit alive and well

Trundle Bush Tucker Day welcomed more than 2000 people for 2025

Parkes Champion-Post  >  
11 Sep 2025
Trundle Bush Tucker Day photos part 3
Events

Trundle Bush Tucker Day photos part 3

More scenes from this year’s Trundle Bush Tucker Day

Parkes Champion-Post  >  
11 Sep 2025
Trundle Bush Tucker Day photos part 2
Events

Trundle Bush Tucker Day photos part 2

More scenes from this year’s Trundle Bush Tucker Day

Parkes Champion-Post  >  
11 Sep 2025
Parkes becomes mission control for Kids in Space showcase
Events

Parkes becomes mission control for Kids in Space showcase

Parkes Services Club is hosting the Kids in Space student showcase

Parkes Champion-Post  >  
11 Sep 2025
Stunning backdrop for this year's art exhibition
Events

Stunning backdrop for this year’s art exhibition

Parkes Painters, Potters are holding their Annual Art Exhibition in very special surroundings

Parkes Champion-Post  >  
11 Sep 2025
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Rural
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Parkes to host first NSW on-farm rock crushing demo
Rural

Parkes to host first NSW on-farm rock crushing demo

The powerful H4 Reefinator will be put to work on the Somers’ family property

Parkes Champion-Post  >  
08 Sep 2025
Grains research meeting in Parkes
Rural

Grains research meeting in Parkes

GrainGrowers is bringing a special meeting to Parkes, one of four in region

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04 Sep 2025
Proud poultry moment for Liam
Rural

Proud poultry moment for Liam

Teenager Liam Strudwick collected his very first reserve champion ribbon

Christine Little  >  
21 Aug 2025
Region gets road-ready for harvest
Rural

Region gets road-ready for harvest

Find out more at an event near you

Parkes Champion-Post  >  
21 Aug 2025
Exciting times in agriculture at Peak Hill Central
Rural

Exciting times in agriculture at Peak Hill Central

Peak Hill Central School continue to excel in agriculture

Madeline Blackstock  >  
16 Aug 2025
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Tornadoes near Young, Caragabal captured on camera
News

Tornadoes near Young, Caragabal captured on camera

Many locals were shocked when the NSW Rural Fire Service posted photos and videos of a confirmed tornado near Young on Wednesday September 10, however, it wasn’t the first time tornadoes have been sighted in the area. Around six years ago there were...

Rebecca Hewson  >  
1 minute ago
Gun Club hold August shoot
Sport

Gun Club hold August shoot

Boorowa Gun Clubs most recent competition was held on Saturday 23 August a sunny, windy day greeted the members from Boorowa and visitors from Sydney, Canberra, Yass, Murrumbateman, Goulburn and Tumut. The program began with the 50 target - South...

Boorowa News  >  
1 minute ago
Bush Tucker spirit alive and well
Sport

Bush Tucker spirit alive and well

Trundle Bush Tucker Day has cooked up a storm for another year welcoming over 2000 people to the Trundle Showground. Packed with entertainment and activities there was something for everyone to get into the Bush Tucker Day spirit. A yearly favourite...

Forbes Advocate  >  
1 minute ago
Sectionals played for Riverina Murray Pairs Championships
Sport

Sectionals played for Riverina Murray Pairs Championships

The sectional rounds of the Riverina Murray Pairs Championships were completed over the weekend. Our club had seven teams competing in the sections at Temora with only one able to progress to the next stage. In the Men’s Open division Damien Miller...

Young Witness  >  
1 minute ago
New rules for council meetings
Council

New rules for council meetings

New rules for council meetings will be in place from the start of 2026, with key changes preventing councillor briefing sessions except on confidential matters and giving mayors more power to remove anyone disorderly. The NSW Government has released...

Renee Powell  >  
1 minute ago
Celebrating 60 years of Touch and Netball Carnival
Sport

Celebrating 60 years of Touch and Netball Carnival

In this week’s article celebrating the 60th Year of the Boorowa Touch and Netball Carnival, St Joseph’s students have interviewed more locals who have had many years of experiencing the joys of the carnival. A group of our Year 6 students sat...

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1 minute ago
Inquiry into rural housing announced
News

Inquiry into rural housing announced

A parliamentary committee is calling for submissions to an inquiry into potential planning reforms to make it easier for landowners to build second dwellings in rural New South Wales. The Select Committee on Rural Housing and Second Dwellings Reform...

Rebecca Hewson  >  
1 minute ago
Junior clinic draws a fantastic crowd
Sport

Junior clinic draws a fantastic crowd

The Harden Country Club had a fantastic turnout for our inaugural junior clinic session last Thursday afternoon. We extend our gratitude to all the golfers who generously volunteered their time to assist. Twenty-one juniors participated in...

Harden Murrumburrah Express  >  
1 minute ago
Soup and slice raise funds for community work
Community

Soup and slice raise funds for community work

Forbes CWA Evening Branch has hosted a winter walk-in soup and slice lunch to raise funds. Following the success of previous events in July and August, patrons on 3 September enjoyed soup and a bread roll, drink and home-created slice either at the...

Forbes Advocate  >  
1 minute ago