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4 June 2025
New 'halo' sculpture on bypass lifted into place piece by piece
News

New ‘halo’ sculpture on bypass lifted into place piece by piece

A new “halo” sculpture is being installed in the centre of the Parkes Bypass roundabout

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06 Sep 2024
See Parkes from above
Community

See Parkes from above

Here’s a rare opportunity to see Parkes from aboard a 1942 historic aircraft

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02 Jun 2025
Police investigate farm trespass, theft from business
Police and Courts

Police investigate farm trespass, theft from business

Central West police investigate two separate incidents

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9 hours ago
New SES headquarters for Parkes
Emergency Services

New SES headquarters for Parkes

The new purpose-built SES facility will be built in Boyd Circuit

Christine Little  >  
31 May 2025
New SES headquarters for Parkes
Emergency Services

New SES headquarters for Parkes

The new purpose-built SES facility will be built in Boyd Circuit

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31 May 2025
Ute stolen, destroyed by fire
Emergency Services

Ute stolen, destroyed by fire

Police are investigating a company ute that was stolen and destroyed by fire

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30 May 2025
Double demerits for June long weekend
News

Double demerits for June long weekend

They’ll apply to all speeding, mobile phone, seatbelt and motorcycle helmet offences

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30 May 2025
Women save Parkes Picnic Races
Events

Women save Parkes Picnic Races

The Parkes Picnic Races are in good hands

Christine Little  >  
30 May 2025
Un-brrr-lievable response to Frozen auditions
Arts and Entertainment

Un-brrr-lievable response to Frozen auditions

Junior audition records have been broken at Parkes Musical and Dramatic Society

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30 May 2025
Women save Parkes Picnic Races
Events

Women save Parkes Picnic Races

The Parkes Picnic Races are in good hands

Christine Little  >  
30 May 2025
Un-brrr-lievable response to Frozen auditions
Arts and Entertainment

Un-brrr-lievable response to Frozen auditions

Junior audition records have been broken at Parkes Musical and Dramatic Society

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30 May 2025
Daniel Billings told to face court on murder charge
Police and Courts

Daniel Billings told to face court on murder charge

Billings has not entered pleas

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30 May 2025
Maternity unit still a no go after six years
Council

Maternity unit still a no go after six years

Is it time for Parkes Hospital to standalone? Parkes Mayor asks

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29 May 2025
Exciting times for Parkes Family Store
Community

Exciting times for Parkes Family Store

Parkes Family Store will be closed for a month while renovations are completed

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29 May 2025
Duo raises awareness and funds for Ronald McDonald House
Community

Duo raises awareness and funds for Ronald McDonald House

Jenni Mahon and Jordan Grosvenor raising awareness and funds for Ronald McDonald House

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29 May 2025
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See Parkes from above
Community

See Parkes from above

Here’s a rare opportunity to see Parkes from aboard a 1942 historic aircraft

Christine Little  >  
02 Jun 2025
Much to discuss over high tea
Community

Much to discuss over high tea

Parkes’ Anglican Ladies enjoyed a high tea during their May meeting

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02 Jun 2025
Library goes above and beyond for National Storytime
Community

Library goes above and beyond for National Storytime

Parkes Shire Library took part in their 20th annual National Simultaneous Storytime

Madeline Blackstone  >  
30 May 2025
Salvos call for your support in Red Shield Appeal
Community

Salvos call for your support in Red Shield Appeal

Salvos are here to help thanks to generous community support

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30 May 2025
Exciting times for Parkes Family Store
Community

Exciting times for Parkes Family Store

Parkes Family Store will be closed for a month while renovations are completed

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29 May 2025
Duo raises awareness and funds for Ronald McDonald House
Community

Duo raises awareness and funds for Ronald McDonald House

Jenni Mahon and Jordan Grosvenor raising awareness and funds for Ronald McDonald House

Madeline Blackstone  >  
29 May 2025
Hot shot: You're never too old to play croquet
Community

Hot shot: You’re never too old to play croquet

Almost 101-year-old Kath Hutchison playing croquet is this week’s hot shot

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29 May 2025
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Golfers battle for lead in stableford
Golf

Golfers battle for lead in stableford

Thirty-seven points was the day’s benchmark

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30 May 2025
Golden times for under 18 teams
Sport

Golden times for under 18 teams

The two under 18 teams from Parkes both won gold at the NSW Championships

Madeline Blackstone  >  
30 May 2025
Three qualify for regional final
Bowls

Three qualify for regional final

Parkes Railway Bowling Club hosts second round of BPL Cup Qualifiers

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29 May 2025
Parkes bowlers at their best
Bowls

Parkes bowlers at their best

There have been some big tournaments of late and there’s more to come

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29 May 2025
Women pumped for a roll
Bowls

Women pumped for a roll

The latest from our Parkes Bowling Club women

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29 May 2025
Tamworth team cashes-in at Parkes
Horse Racing

Tamworth team cashes-in at Parkes

What a day it was at the Parkes Gold Cup race meeting

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24 May 2025
Cup Day near capacity
Horse Racing

Cup Day near capacity

It was a big day at the Parkes Gold Cup on and off the track

Christine Little  >  
24 May 2025
Ladies kick off the soccer season
Soccer

Ladies kick off the soccer season

Parkes Soccer Association held their inaugural open ladies season launch

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23 May 2025
Good turnout for Prostate Awareness day
Golf

Good turnout for Prostate Awareness day

Parkes Golf Club hosted its annual Prostate Awareness 4 Person Ambrose

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22 May 2025
State selections for junior athletes
Sport

State selections for junior athletes

Elly and Sienna selected in NSW side after impressive championship campaign

Madeline Blackstock  >  
22 May 2025
Nine off to regionals after school's first bowls comp
Bowls

Nine off to regionals after school’s first bowls comp

Parkes Christian School hosted its lawn bowls competition

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22 May 2025
Triples has spectators on edge of their seats
Bowls

Triples has spectators on edge of their seats

Club Championships saw an exhilarating triples match

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22 May 2025
Players compete for NSW Inter-Region Title
Bowls

Players compete for NSW Inter-Region Title

Parkes Bowling and Sports Club news

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22 May 2025
Mini carnival just brilliant
Bowls

Mini carnival just brilliant

Parkes Bowling Club’s ladies’ mini carnival a thrilling success

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22 May 2025
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Women save Parkes Picnic Races
Events

Women save Parkes Picnic Races

The Parkes Picnic Races are in good hands

Christine Little  >  
30 May 2025
Magic night under the stars in Forbes
Events

Magic night under the stars in Forbes

Frost and Fire returns to Forbes on Saturday 21 June

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29 May 2025
What's on in and around Parkes
Events

What’s on in and around Parkes

Here’s what’s happening in and around Parkes over the next month and more

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29 May 2025
Faces from Parkes Cup Day
Events

Faces from Parkes Cup Day

Here are some of the scenes from the Parkes Gold Cup day

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24 May 2025
Watch a black and white photo come to life
Events

Watch a black and white photo come to life

The Golden Plough will be held in Peak Hill for two years

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22 May 2025
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Opportunity comes knocking for Lachlan
Rural

Opportunity comes knocking for Lachlan

A uni grad from Trundle seized the opportunity to work in ag overseas

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16 May 2025
Royal ribbon haul for Parkes stud
Rural

Royal ribbon haul for Parkes stud

Tembar Farming had a very successful 2025 Sydney Royal with their many pigs

Madeline Blackstock  >  
15 May 2025
One week until Homegrown Parkes
Rural

One week until Homegrown Parkes

Homegrown Parkes is one week away, check out what’s on offer

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19 Apr 2025
Tractors make tracks in Trundle
Rural

Tractors make tracks in Trundle

Here are the results from the Trundle Back In Time tractor pull and vintage rally

Christine Little  >  
06 Apr 2025
Hollywood Angus to celebrate silver milestone at Sydney Royal
Rural

Hollywood Angus to celebrate silver milestone at Sydney Royal

Hollywood Angus Stud, recognised for 25 years, results at Canberra Royal, Angus World Forum

Madeline Blackstock  >  
07 Apr 2025
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What's On in Cowra and Surrounds
Arts and Entertainment

What’s On in Cowra and Surrounds

COWRA COMMUNITY MARKETSSid Kallas Oval, 8:30am - 12:00pm​​The Cowra Community Markets are held every third Saturday of every month at Sid Kallas Oval with a wide variety of local fresh produce, diverse stallholders and local buskers. Each month...

Dan Ryan  >  
01 Jun 2025
'This is the time': calls to prioritise rural health
Health

‘This is the time’: calls to prioritise rural health

By Steph Gardiner/AAPhe federal budget confirmed sweeping reforms to Medicare and billions in health funding, it’s unclear how much will reach the bush, medical groups say. The health of 7.3 million Australians who live outside the cities must be...

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01 Jun 2025
Little Magpie's Landscape Dialogues underway
Arts and Entertainment

Little Magpie’s Landscape Dialogues underway

The little magpie gallery has been full speed ahead in the final weeks preparing for their exhibition: LANDSCAPE DIALOGUES. Landscape Dialogues follows Orange-based artist, Rhonda Campbell, in her journeys through paintings and works on paper into...

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01 Jun 2025
Battle of the Independents
News

Battle of the Independents

The race is on for key independent candidates, with a federal election called for the first weekend of May. Voters will head to the ballot box on Saturday, 3 May to have their say and help decide the future of our nation. Calare, the federal...

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01 Jun 2025
No relief in budget for cash-strapped councils
Politics and Government

No relief in budget for cash-strapped councils

Councils have been let down with no new local government programs in the 2025-2026 Federal Budget, the central west’s representative local government body says. This is despite an interim report from a federal inquiry into the financial...

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01 Jun 2025
Federal election called
News

Federal election called

The race is on for key Independent candidates, with a federal election called for the first weekend of May. Voters will head to the ballot box on Saturday, 3 May to have their say and help decide the future of our nation. The Riverina -the federal...

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01 Jun 2025
Koori Knockout legacy recognised
Sport

Koori Knockout legacy recognised

The Koori Rugby League Knockout has been memorialised with a blue plaque in Sydney’s inner west, to celebrate the grassroots sporting competition. The plaque was unveiled at the first Koori Knockout venue, Camdenville Park, St Peters, to recognise...

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01 Jun 2025
On the Green with Eagles Bowls
Bowls

On the Green with Eagles Bowls

By BOB MORGANAn incredibly quiet week in Cowra Championship Bowls this past week. On Saturday Ian (Wal) Walker had a particularly good win over Rob Oliver 150/114 in the 1st Consistency Singles Semi-final. Steve Sculthorpe and Brayden Chew are...

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01 Jun 2025
Cowra Croquet's Gala Day
Sport

Cowra Croquet’s Gala Day

Last Tuesday 13th May, Cowra held one of its very popular Gala days. The event is held by the Cowra club twice a year. For the occasion we invited members from Young, Orange, Bathurst, Parkes, and Blue Mountains Clubs. Altogether with ourselves, we...

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01 Jun 2025