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4 August 2025
Debut to remember for MacGregor
Rugby League

Debut to remember for MacGregor

Elizabeth macGregor has made her debut in the NRLW and what a debut it was for the 18 year old

Madeline Blackstock  >  
31 Jul 2025
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Check out this week’s digital edition

Jacob Selwood  >  
06 Sep 2024
Youth join forces to better community
Education

Youth join forces to better community

A special Connect and Thrive youth event was held in Parkes

Madeline Blackstone  >  
02 Aug 2025
History repeats: Town at a crossroads again
Opinion

History repeats: Town at a crossroads again

Waste to energy debate reminds resident of past events

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01 Aug 2025
Highway tragedy after vehicles crash, catch fire
Emergency Services

Highway tragedy after vehicles crash, catch fire

The highway at Daroobalgie will remain a crime scene for a considerable amount of time

Parkes Champion-Post  >  
31 Jul 2025
Highway tragedy after vehicles crash, catch fire
Emergency Services

Highway tragedy after vehicles crash, catch fire

The highway at Daroobalgie will remain a crime scene for a considerable amount of time

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31 Jul 2025
Zac turns hobby into a career
Golf

Zac turns hobby into a career

Get to know Zac Kelly, owner of Zac Kelly Golf-Parkes Pro Shop

Madeline Blackstock  >  
01 Aug 2025
Full throttle to $150k for prostate cancer
Community

Full throttle to $150k for prostate cancer

The Parkes tractor trek has hit its $100,000 fundraising goal

Parkes Champion-Post  >  
31 Jul 2025
Dr Cohn: Incineration not the answer to Sydney’s waste crisis
News

Dr Cohn: Incineration not the answer to Sydney’s waste crisis

Dr Amanda Cohn MLC was in Parkes for the ‘No Energy from Waste’ information night

Christine Little  >  
31 Jul 2025
Concert strikes a special chord
Events

Concert strikes a special chord

Parkes Band’s 30th anniversary celebrations concluded with a community concert

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31 Jul 2025
Dr Cohn: Incineration not the answer to Sydney’s waste crisis
News

Dr Cohn: Incineration not the answer to Sydney’s waste crisis

Dr Amanda Cohn MLC was in Parkes for the ‘No Energy from Waste’ information night

Christine Little  >  
31 Jul 2025
Concert strikes a special chord
Events

Concert strikes a special chord

Parkes Band’s 30th anniversary celebrations concluded with a community concert

Parkes Champion-Post  >  
31 Jul 2025
One yes saved Chloe Thomas' life
Health

One yes saved Chloe Thomas’ life

This Donate Life Week the Thomas’ are calling on you to get educated about organ donation

Madeline Blackstock  >  
31 Jul 2025
Energy from waste facility a burning issue
Letters to Editor

Energy from waste facility a burning issue

Residents respond to Energy from Waste discussion

Parkes Champion-Post  >  
31 Jul 2025
Four-month investigation leads to arrest
Police and Courts

Four-month investigation leads to arrest

The latest from police in Parkes and surrounding areas

Parkes Champion-Post  >  
31 Jul 2025
Mayor supports inquiry as issues remain unaddressed
Council

Mayor supports inquiry as issues remain unaddressed

Parkes Shire Mayor Neil Westcott calls for clear communication from government

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30 Jul 2025
Community
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Full throttle to $150k for prostate cancer
Community

Full throttle to $150k for prostate cancer

The Parkes tractor trek has hit its $100,000 fundraising goal

Parkes Champion-Post  >  
31 Jul 2025
Entries open for Young Woman Competition
Community

Entries open for Young Woman Competition

Parkes Young Woman Competition entries are open

Parkes Champion-Post  >  
31 Jul 2025
Probus Club turns 40
Community

Probus Club turns 40

Special milestone for the Parkes Probus Club

Parkes Champion-Post  >  
31 Jul 2025
Recognise outstanding locals or apply for a grant
Community

Recognise outstanding locals or apply for a grant

Calls for nominations for Australian of the Year Awards and national Australia Day grants

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30 Jul 2025
Declutter closets, dive into the pantry to care, share with people doing it tough
Community

Declutter closets, dive into the pantry to care, share with people doing it tough

New project calling for donations to meet community need

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27 Jul 2025
Annual icy family plunge grows
Community

Annual icy family plunge grows

This year’s family MND fundraiser looked a little different

Madeline Blackstock  >  
24 Jul 2025
Antique car club hits the road
Community

Antique car club hits the road

Parkes Antique Motor Club enjoyed a road trip to Canawindr

Parkes Champion-Post  >  
24 Jul 2025
Sport
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Zac turns hobby into a career
Golf

Zac turns hobby into a career

Get to know Zac Kelly, owner of Zac Kelly Golf-Parkes Pro Shop

Madeline Blackstock  >  
01 Aug 2025
Eugowra host Parkes in junior soccer
Soccer

Eugowra host Parkes in junior soccer

Photos from a round of soccer hosted by Eugowra Junior Sports

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01 Aug 2025
Emrys can go the distance
Sport

Emrys can go the distance

Year 3 Holy Family student crowned state cross country champion

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01 Aug 2025
Debut to remember for MacGregor
Rugby League

Debut to remember for MacGregor

Elizabeth macGregor has made her debut in the NRLW and what a debut it was for the 18 year old

Madeline Blackstock  >  
31 Jul 2025
Parkes trio off to regional final
Bowls

Parkes trio off to regional final

Three of the four finalists in the Mid West Region Fours from Parkes

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31 Jul 2025
Maiden win for Downes
Golf

Maiden win for Downes

Weekly Parkes Golf Club report from Peter Bristol

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31 Jul 2025
Team Chew win Mid-West men's state fours
Bowls

Team Chew win Mid-West men’s state fours

Weekly report from the Parkes Bowling and Sports Club

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31 Jul 2025
Fours team off to Dubbo for regional championships
Bowls

Fours team off to Dubbo for regional championships

Weekly women’s bowls report from the Parkes Bowling Club

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31 Jul 2025
Improving confidence on the soccer field
Soccer

Improving confidence on the soccer field

Parkes Soccer Academy for Girls is aimed at improving skills and confidence

Madeline Blackstock  >  
26 Jul 2025
State representation for hockey athletes
Sport

State representation for hockey athletes

Parkes had a large representation in WA at the National U18 Hockey Championships

Madeline Blackstock  >  
25 Jul 2025
Spacemen play one of their best
Rugby League

Spacemen play one of their best

Parkes Spacemen hard work paying off with their fifth win of the season against Mudgee Dragons

Madeline Blackstock  >  
24 Jul 2025
Team Went wins men's Major Fours
Bowls

Team Went wins men’s Major Fours

Weekly Parkes Bowling and Sports Club news

Contributed Article  >  
24 Jul 2025
Dave Brown best on the green
Golf

Dave Brown best on the green

Weekly golf reports from Parkes Golf and Veterans Golf

Contributed Article  >  
24 Jul 2025
Ladies celebrate tu-tu Tuesday in style
Bowls

Ladies celebrate tu-tu Tuesday in style

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

Contributed Article  >  
24 Jul 2025
Events
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Concert strikes a special chord
Events

Concert strikes a special chord

Parkes Band’s 30th anniversary celebrations concluded with a community concert

Parkes Champion-Post  >  
31 Jul 2025
More moments from anniversary concert
Events

More moments from anniversary concert

Parkes Shire Concert Band celebrated its 30th anniversary on the weekend

Parkes Champion-Post  >  
31 Jul 2025
What's on in and around Parkes
Events

What’s on in and around Parkes

Your local and regional events guide

Parkes Champion-Post  >  
31 Jul 2025
What's on in and around Parkes
Events

What’s on in and around Parkes

Your local and regional events guide

Parkes Champion-Post  >  
24 Jul 2025
A night to stand together and learn the impacts
Events

A night to stand together and learn the impacts

Alliance to host info night to hear from experts, ask questions on Energy-from-Waste

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18 Jul 2025
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Farmers turn to peak body to help stop incinerator project
Rural

Farmers turn to peak body to help stop incinerator project

Parkes farmers have put forward a motion at the NSW Farmers State Conference

Christine Little  >  
03 Jul 2025
National price record topples in our biggest sheep sale yet
Rural

National price record topples in our biggest sheep sale yet

Another week, another national record at Central West Livestock Exchange

Renee Powell  >  
24 Jul 2025
Failed NSW Farmers motion unexpected
Rural

Failed NSW Farmers motion unexpected

Energy from Waste motion lost at NSW Farmers Annual Conference

Christine Little  >  
23 Jul 2025
GRDC in Parkes for farm business update
Rural

GRDC in Parkes for farm business update

Grains Research and Development Corporation hosts farm business update in Parkes

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21 Jul 2025
Celebrate spring with Homegrown
Rural

Celebrate spring with Homegrown

Looking at Landcare column by Central West Lachlan Landcare

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18 Jul 2025
Regional
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Eagles wall dominates Forbes
Rugby Union

Eagles wall dominates Forbes

The Cowra Eagles stormed back into form with a steamrolling 58-7 win over rivals Forbes on Saturday, reigniting their finals campaign and restoring confidence after a string of close defeats. Coach Adam Meiklejohn praised the team’s renewed energy...

Dan Ryan  >  
14 hours ago
Tigers triumph on home turf
Rugby League

Tigers triumph on home turf

RUGBY LEAGUECanowindra Tigers have secured a win in their final regular Woodbridge Cup game at home. The Tigers, who have the bye in the final round, hosted Cowra Magpies on Saturday and put first points on the board by the ninth minute. Cowra rallied...

Canowindra News  >  
14 hours ago
On the green with Eagles Bowls
Bowls

On the green with Eagles Bowls

By BOB MORGANA wintry morning greeted us for the Men’s Senior State 4’s Sectionals at Cowra on Saturday morning, but there was some good bowls played by the competing teams. In 1st round matches the Cowra team of John Probert, Mick Beath, John...

Dan Ryan  >  
14 hours ago
Shed Happenings
Community

Shed Happenings

By R SANSUMAugust already! Don’t worry, if you’re needing to stay warm, the men at the shed have wood. For the coming month, we have a limited number of bags, available for free for pensioners and other folks in need to stay warm this winter...

Dan Ryan  >  
14 hours ago
Magpies dig in after defeat in Canowindra
Rugby League

Magpies dig in after defeat in Canowindra

By DAN RYANThe Magpies travelled to Canowindra over the weekend and delivered a strong showing across the grades, with wins in Youth League (22–16) and League Tag (16–20), but fell short in First Grade, going down 36–16 to the Tigers. Despite...

Dan Ryan  >  
14 hours ago
On the fairways with Vet's Golf
Golf

On the fairways with Vet’s Golf

By MARK EDWARDSCowra Veteran golfers enjoyed some nice winter weather this week with 43 players turning out on Thursday. Col Ridding preforming the best this week with 21 points for the 9 hole comp. Wayne Howard continued some good recent form to...

Dan Ryan  >  
14 hours ago
NSW Farmers: Biosecurity trumps all on beef imports
Rural

NSW Farmers: Biosecurity trumps all on beef imports

NSW Farmers have backed calls for an independent scientific panel to review federal authorities’ decision to lift biosecurity restrictions on US beef imports into Australia. NSW Farmers’ President Xavier Martin said there was no room for error...

Dan Ryan  >  
14 hours ago
Top dogs on display in Canowindra
Events

Top dogs on display in Canowindra

Canowindra has hosted more than 200 top dogs and their handlers from far and wide at the Canowindra Yard Dog Trial Championships. Woodstock’s Michael Johnston took out the open competition, with 215 dogs in four classes over the two days on Saturday...

Brendan McCool  >  
14 hours ago
Bringing Christmas cheer in chilly winter
AFL

Bringing Christmas cheer in chilly winter

Canowindra businesses have brought some festive season warmth to winter with amazing Christmas in July displays. At Montrose House, Tommy Jeffs has been host to visitors from all over the region, while the magical display at Cobwebs and Curios has...

Renee Powell  >  
14 hours ago