Thursday,
20 February 2025
Fundraisers part of Gail's cancer journey
Community

Fundraisers part of Gail’s cancer journey

Musica Ariosos’ Gail Smith shares her breast cancer journey

Christine Little  >  
6 hours ago
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Parkes Champion-Post

Check out this week’s digital edition

Check out this week’s digital edition

Jacob Selwood  >  
06 Sep 2024
Back to business for our Young Citizen of the Year
Community

Back to business for our Young Citizen of the Year

Young Citizen of the Year is keeping busy with performing arts

Madeline Blackstock  >  
6 hours ago
Police tackle alleged car thief
Police and Courts

Police tackle alleged car thief

Another two cars have been reported stolen in the district in last two weeks

Mid West Media  >  
19 hours ago
Open the gateway: Construction begins on new service centre
News

Open the gateway: Construction begins on new service centre

The service centre will include a convenience store, showers, laundry and diner

Mid West Media  >  
14 Feb 2025
Open the gateway: Construction begins on new service centre
News

Open the gateway: Construction begins on new service centre

The service centre will include a convenience store, showers, laundry and diner

Mid West Media  >  
14 Feb 2025
Construction progresses on solar farm, plans to employ local workforce
News

Construction progresses on solar farm, plans to employ local workforce

Beon Energy Solutions plans to employ a local workforce to support the project

Mid West Media  >  
18 Feb 2025
Popular ewe competition on again
Events

Popular ewe competition on again

The annual Doug Bicket Memorial Ewe Competition returns in 2025

Mid West Media  >  
18 Feb 2025
Science lab upgrade long overdue for Trundle school
Education

Science lab upgrade long overdue for Trundle school

Trundle Central School’s science lab is so outdated it has major electricity problems

Christine Little  >  
14 Feb 2025
Danielle makes the move to America to race full-time
Motorsport

Danielle makes the move to America to race full-time

Danielle makes the move to America to race full time

Madeline Blackstock  >  
14 Feb 2025
Science lab upgrade long overdue for Trundle school
Education

Science lab upgrade long overdue for Trundle school

Trundle Central School’s science lab is so outdated it has major electricity problems

Christine Little  >  
14 Feb 2025
Danielle makes the move to America to race full-time
Motorsport

Danielle makes the move to America to race full-time

Danielle makes the move to America to race full time

Madeline Blackstock  >  
14 Feb 2025
Main street makeover a dream come true for Trundle
News

Main street makeover a dream come true for Trundle

Trundle now has a main street that’s inviting, thriving and community-focused

Christine Little  >  
13 Feb 2025
Holy Family off to a swimming start
Education

Holy Family off to a swimming start

Holy Family held their annual school swimming carnival with students showing off their swimming

Madeline Blackstock  >  
13 Feb 2025
Zac's passion lands him Apprentice of the Year
Rural

Zac’s passion lands him Apprentice of the Year

Zac Payseno from Parkes is AEH’s 2024 Apprentice of the Year

Christine Little  >  
13 Feb 2025
Lightning strikes pole, puts 2000 homes in the dark
News

Lightning strikes pole, puts 2000 homes in the dark

Monday recorded 38mm of rain and ended with a storm and power outage

Christine Little  >  
13 Feb 2025
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Fundraisers part of Gail's cancer journey
Community

Fundraisers part of Gail’s cancer journey

Musica Ariosos’ Gail Smith shares her breast cancer journey

Christine Little  >  
6 hours ago
Back to business for our Young Citizen of the Year
Community

Back to business for our Young Citizen of the Year

Young Citizen of the Year is keeping busy with performing arts

Madeline Blackstock  >  
6 hours ago
Flying high on Australia Day
Community

Flying high on Australia Day

Many gathered at Northparkes Oval for the annual Australia Day kites

Mid West Media  >  
13 Feb 2025
Kids work on skills of the future
Community

Kids work on skills of the future

Robotics workshops come to Parkes for school holidays

Brendan McCool  >  
13 Feb 2025
Original HR emerges from shed after sitting idle for 15 years
Community

Original HR emerges from shed after sitting idle for 15 years

Jock Charlton shares the tale of his original HR sedan

Mid West Media  >  
07 Feb 2025
Hearing loop a game-changer for iconic hall
Community

Hearing loop a game-changer for iconic hall

Hearing loop soon to be installed at historic Trundle War Memorial Hall

Christine Little  >  
06 Feb 2025
Cr Pratt keeps residents informed
Community

Cr Pratt keeps residents informed

Cr Pratt keeping residents informed for over three years

Madeline Blackstock  >  
06 Feb 2025
Sport
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Bogan Gate holds the Cup in Trundle challenge
Cricket

Bogan Gate holds the Cup in Trundle challenge

Trundle made the first Grinsted Cup challenge of the Summer

Mid West Media  >  
6 hours ago
Spirits high as Lachlan chase down Dubbo
Cricket

Spirits high as Lachlan chase down Dubbo

Twenty eight runs steered Lachlan to an impressive 10 wicket victory over Dubbo

Contributed Article  >  
6 hours ago
Danielle makes the move to America to race full-time
Motorsport

Danielle makes the move to America to race full-time

Danielle makes the move to America to race full time

Madeline Blackstock  >  
14 Feb 2025
Thirty athletes compete in regionals
Sport

Thirty athletes compete in regionals

Thirty Parkes Little Athletics athletes qualified for Regionals in Dubbo, see their resutls

Madeline Blackstock  >  
14 Feb 2025
Parkes stuns Dubbo with 153-run victory
Cricket

Parkes stuns Dubbo with 153-run victory

What a cracker of a game between Parkes and Dubbo at Woodward Oval

Mid West Media  >  
13 Feb 2025
Gaidzionis' consistency claims fourth round of summer comp
Golf

Gaidzionis’ consistency claims fourth round of summer comp

Scores were close all day in fourth round of summer comp, as is the usual case

Mid West Media  >  
13 Feb 2025
Bevan, Townsend tear-up greens in social bowls
Bowls

Bevan, Townsend tear-up greens in social bowls

There were some exciting social bowls this week

Mid West Media  >  
13 Feb 2025
Parkes starts as underdogs and emerge victors
Golf

Parkes starts as underdogs and emerge victors

Forbes had the most players but Parkes took the trophy home

Mid West Media  >  
13 Feb 2025
Bowlers set for epic start to pennants season
Bowls

Bowlers set for epic start to pennants season

All the latest action from the Railway Bowling Club

Mid West Media  >  
13 Feb 2025
Northparkes Oval Parkrun celebrates four years
Sport

Northparkes Oval Parkrun celebrates four years

Northparkes Oval Parkrun celebrates four years

Madeline Blackstock  >  
13 Feb 2025
Ladies in party mode after good day of bowls
Bowls

Ladies in party mode after good day of bowls

The latest in Parkes Bowling and Sports Club women’s bowls

Mid West Media  >  
13 Feb 2025
Life is but a dream at women's bowls
Bowls

Life is but a dream at women’s bowls

The Parkes lady bowlers were feeling rather musical on Tuesay

Mid West Media  >  
07 Feb 2025
Bowlers see the lighter side in championships
Bowls

Bowlers see the lighter side in championships

Some jokes, power shots and hot social bowls - it’s all for the love of the sport

Mid West Media  >  
07 Feb 2025
Greens heating up in club championships
Bowls

Greens heating up in club championships

Here’s all of last week’s action at the Railway Bowling Club

Mid West Media  >  
07 Feb 2025
Events
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Popular ewe competition on again
Events

Popular ewe competition on again

The annual Doug Bicket Memorial Ewe Competition returns in 2025

Mid West Media  >  
18 Feb 2025
What's on in and around Parkes
Events

What’s on in and around Parkes

What’s on in and around Parkes

Mid West Media  >  
13 Feb 2025
Parkes Anglican Parish celebrates 150 years
Events

Parkes Anglican Parish celebrates 150 years

Parkes Anglican Church is celebrating 150 years of faith and fellowship

Mid West Media  >  
06 Feb 2025
What's on in and around Parkes
Events

What’s on in and around Parkes

What’s on in and around Parkes

Mid West Media  >  
06 Feb 2025
No raining on our parade
Events

No raining on our parade

Elvis Festival rock and rollers had a party of their own on the Saturday afternoon

Christine Little  >  
04 Feb 2025
Rural
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Zac's passion lands him Apprentice of the Year
Rural

Zac’s passion lands him Apprentice of the Year

Zac Payseno from Parkes is AEH’s 2024 Apprentice of the Year

Christine Little  >  
13 Feb 2025
Become part of the CWLL committee
Rural

Become part of the CWLL committee

Central West Lachlan Landcare’s AGM will be held on Wednesday, February 5

Madeline Blackstock  >  
31 Jan 2025
Central West Young Aggies farm tour
Rural

Central West Young Aggies farm tour

Central West Young Aggies farm tour in Parkes February 15

Madeline Blackstock  >  
31 Jan 2025
Carcase prices averaged 774c to 820c/kg
Rural

Carcase prices averaged 774c to 820c/kg

Weekly market reports from Central West Livestock Exchange

Madeline Blackstock  >  
31 Jan 2025
First sheep sale of the year saw over 37,000 head
Rural

First sheep sale of the year saw over 37,000 head

This week’s market reports from the Central West Livestock Exchange

Madeline Blackstock  >  
10 Jan 2025
Regional
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Open the gateway: Construction begins on new service centre
News

Open the gateway: Construction begins on new service centre

The service centre will include a convenience store, showers, laundry and diner

Mid West Media  >  
14 Feb 2025
Teen allegedly leads police on pursuit through region in stolen car
Police and Courts

Teen allegedly leads police on pursuit through region in stolen car

A 14-year-old boy is now in police custody after weekend pursuit

Mid West Media  >  
20 Jan 2025
Maltese ETA takes top honours in Ultimate Contest
News

Maltese ETA takes top honours in Ultimate Contest

Malta’s Josuel Grech has been crowned the 2025 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest champion

Mid West Media  >  
12 Jan 2025
'Best five days of the year' says long-time Elvis Festival goer
Community

‘Best five days of the year’ says long-time Elvis Festival goer

What keeps bringing fans back to the Parkes Elvis Festival year after year?

Christine Little  >  
13 Jan 2025
Postie bikes raise awareness for Wings4Kidz charity
News

Postie bikes raise awareness for Wings4Kidz charity

Postie bikes are headed back to Parkes in April for a special cause

Madeline Blackstock  >  
13 Jan 2025
Jenny transforms scarf collection into festival outfit
Community

Jenny transforms scarf collection into festival outfit

Jenny Dollin found an innovative solution to address her growing Elvis scarf collection

Christine Little  >  
13 Jan 2025
Events you simply can't miss at the Parkes Elvis Festival
Events

Events you simply can’t miss at the Parkes Elvis Festival

Here’s our list of ‘must-do’s’ to help you get the most out of your Elvis Festival experience

Christine Little  >  
07 Jan 2025
Customise your Parkes Elvis Festival Program
Events

Customise your Parkes Elvis Festival Program

The Parkes Elvis Festival now has an app allowing festival goers to customise their own program

Madeline Blackstock  >  
08 Jan 2025
The day Hilda met Elvis in her home in Germany
News

The day Hilda met Elvis in her home in Germany

Parkes Elvis Festival goer shares her story of rare interaction with Elvis Presley

Christine Little  >  
08 Jan 2025