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25 August 2025
New pavilion in limbo but show will go on
News

New pavilion in limbo but show will go on

There are still no answers on when the new main pavilion will be finished

Christine Little  >  
7 hours ago
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Check out this week’s digital edition

Jacob Selwood  >  
06 Sep 2024
Parkes Show traditions under way
Community

Parkes Show traditions under way

The Parkes Show Society held their annual Show Dinner and young women and teenager judging

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22 Aug 2025
Dave calls last drinks on a decade of teaching at TAFE
Community

Dave calls last drinks on a decade of teaching at TAFE

Dave Wilson retires after 10 years of RSA and RCG training at Parkes TAFE

Christine Little  >  
22 Aug 2025
Happy faces of the 115th Trundle Show
Events

Happy faces of the 115th Trundle Show

The Trundle community once again held a successful 115th Trundle Show

Madeline Blackstock  >  
21 Aug 2025
Happy faces of the 115th Trundle Show
Events

Happy faces of the 115th Trundle Show

The Trundle community once again held a successful 115th Trundle Show

Madeline Blackstock  >  
21 Aug 2025
Community hard work on display
Events

Community hard work on display

The Trundle Showground was a hive of activity for the 115th Trundle Show

Madeline Blackstock  >  
21 Aug 2025
Three fighting spirits, two national crowns
Sport

Three fighting spirits, two national crowns

Tommy Ward’s Backyard Boxing trio proudly compete at Australian Novice Titles

Christine Little  >  
21 Aug 2025
Vietnam vet rejects Agent Orange comparison in EfW debate
News

Vietnam vet rejects Agent Orange comparison in EfW debate

A Vietnam War veteran talks about his experience with Agent Orange

Christine Little  >  
21 Aug 2025
Margaret an official patron of Trundle Show
Community

Margaret an official patron of Trundle Show

Margaret Simmons is the newest Trundle Show patron

Madeline Blackstock  >  
21 Aug 2025
Vietnam vet rejects Agent Orange comparison in EfW debate
News

Vietnam vet rejects Agent Orange comparison in EfW debate

A Vietnam War veteran talks about his experience with Agent Orange

Christine Little  >  
21 Aug 2025
Margaret an official patron of Trundle Show
Community

Margaret an official patron of Trundle Show

Margaret Simmons is the newest Trundle Show patron

Madeline Blackstock  >  
21 Aug 2025
Lifetime of ribbons for Barry
Community

Lifetime of ribbons for Barry

Barry Harmer is one of Trundle Show’s most dedicated stewards and volunteers

Madeline Blackstock  >  
21 Aug 2025
New trophy added to Trundle's annual recognition
Community

New trophy added to Trundle’s annual recognition

Trundle Show have some special awards that recognise those who put in entries

Madeline Blackstock  >  
21 Aug 2025
Visitor numbers defy bypass concerns
Tourism

Visitor numbers defy bypass concerns

A tourism update presented at a recent meeting reveals tourism numbers are stable

Madeline Blackstock  >  
21 Aug 2025
Police seize home-made firearm, weapon
Police and Courts

Police seize home-made firearm, weapon

15yo dealt with under Young Offenders Act

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21 Aug 2025
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Dave calls last drinks on a decade of teaching at TAFE
Community

Dave calls last drinks on a decade of teaching at TAFE

Dave Wilson retires after 10 years of RSA and RCG training at Parkes TAFE

Christine Little  >  
22 Aug 2025
Parkes Show traditions under way
Community

Parkes Show traditions under way

The Parkes Show Society held their annual Show Dinner and young women and teenager judging

Parkes Champion-Post  >  
22 Aug 2025
Margaret an official patron of Trundle Show
Community

Margaret an official patron of Trundle Show

Margaret Simmons is the newest Trundle Show patron

Madeline Blackstock  >  
21 Aug 2025
New trophy added to Trundle's annual recognition
Community

New trophy added to Trundle’s annual recognition

Trundle Show have some special awards that recognise those who put in entries

Madeline Blackstock  >  
21 Aug 2025
Lifetime of ribbons for Barry
Community

Lifetime of ribbons for Barry

Barry Harmer is one of Trundle Show’s most dedicated stewards and volunteers

Madeline Blackstock  >  
21 Aug 2025
Anglican women celebrate show season
Community

Anglican women celebrate show season

St George Anglican Ladies had a special display at their August meeting

Christine Little  >  
21 Aug 2025
Showgoers talk about the good ol' days
Community

Showgoers talk about the good ol’ days

We caught up with Tullamore residents who’ve been attending the show for decades

Christine Little  >  
15 Aug 2025
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Trio selected for NSW All Schools team
Sport

Trio selected for NSW All Schools team

Parkes hockey representatives travelled to Newcastle competing against teams across NSW

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22 Aug 2025
Three fighting spirits, two national crowns
Sport

Three fighting spirits, two national crowns

Tommy Ward’s Backyard Boxing trio proudly compete at Australian Novice Titles

Christine Little  >  
21 Aug 2025
Undefeated Parkes United claims minor premiership
Sport

Undefeated Parkes United claims minor premiership

Parkes United men hockey premier league side have claimed the minor premiership

Madeline Blackstock  >  
21 Aug 2025
Kurt and Mariah named in NSW Pride squads
Sport

Kurt and Mariah named in NSW Pride squads

Kurt Lovett returns to hockey in Australian and Mariah Williams continues her representation

Parkes Champion-Post  >  
21 Aug 2025
Great day out at Bogan Gate for Veterans Masters
Golf

Great day out at Bogan Gate for Veterans Masters

Weekly Parkes Golf and Veterans Golf reports

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21 Aug 2025
Bowlers to represent in Mid West competition
Bowls

Bowlers to represent in Mid West competition

Weekly Parkes Bowling and Sports Club news

Parkes Champion-Post  >  
21 Aug 2025
Three teams to represent at Mid West Region finals
Bowls

Three teams to represent at Mid West Region finals

Weekly Parkes Services Railway Bowls report

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21 Aug 2025
Moody's kicking goals on all fields
Sport

Moody’s kicking goals on all fields

Ewan Moddy has made every representative team he has trialed for, here’s his year so far

Madeline Blackstock  >  
15 Aug 2025
Duo bowl their way through Tri-Series
Bowls

Duo bowl their way through Tri-Series

Teague and Fliedner compete at the Under 18 Tri-Series, here’s how they went

Parkes Champion-Post  >  
15 Aug 2025
Old Boys front and centre
Rugby League

Old Boys front and centre

Parkes Spacemen held its Old Boys day on Sunday

Parkes Champion-Post  >  
14 Aug 2025
Spacies' season over but there's hope for 18s
Rugby League

Spacies’ season over but there’s hope for 18s

Parkes Spacemen last game of the season

Madeline Blackstock  >  
14 Aug 2025
U14 Parkes White are minor premiers
Rugby League

U14 Parkes White are minor premiers

Parkes will host first week of finals of the Lachlan District Junior Rugby League on Saturday

Parkes Champion-Post  >  
14 Aug 2025
Massive games of singles over two beautiful days
Bowls

Massive games of singles over two beautiful days

Women’s bowls report from the Parkes Bowling and Sports Club

Parkes Champion-Post  >  
14 Aug 2025
Hayward and Reilley claim narrow win
Bowls

Hayward and Reilley claim narrow win

Weekly Parkes Bowling and Sports Club report by Col Miller

Parkes Champion-Post  >  
14 Aug 2025
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Talk to Parkes Energy Recovery at the show
Events

Talk to Parkes Energy Recovery at the show

Parkes Energy Recovery will have a stall at this year’s Parkes Show and they’re encouraging showgoers to stop by for a chat and ask questions. The proponents behind an Energy from Waste facility that’s been proposed for Parkes, within the Parkes...

Parkes Champion-Post  >  
22 Aug 2025
Thank you to all who make it happen
Events

Thank you to all who make it happen

Welcome message from Parkes Show President Cynara Jones

Parkes Champion-Post  >  
22 Aug 2025
Happy faces of the 115th Trundle Show
Events

Happy faces of the 115th Trundle Show

The Trundle community once again held a successful 115th Trundle Show

Madeline Blackstock  >  
21 Aug 2025
Community hard work on display
Events

Community hard work on display

The Trundle Showground was a hive of activity for the 115th Trundle Show

Madeline Blackstock  >  
21 Aug 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  >  
21 Aug 2025
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Rural
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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
Regional Drought Resilience Plan activated
Rural

Regional Drought Resilience Plan activated

Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan council

Parkes Champion-Post  >  
14 Aug 2025
Harvest just around the corner, be road ready
Rural

Harvest just around the corner, be road ready

Be road ready for harvest field day will be held Thursday, 14 August at the Livestock Exchange

Mid West Media  >  
08 Aug 2025
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Dunking for dollars: Cowra Public rallies for school excursion
Education

Dunking for dollars: Cowra Public rallies for school excursion

By DAN RYANCowra Public School students have thrown themselves into fundraising to ensure their upcoming excursion to Narrabeen is within reach for every family - with some help from the Cowra Men’s Shed and a lot of good old-fashioned...

Dan Ryan  >  
9 hours ago
Council rubbishes unmarked bins
Council

Council rubbishes unmarked bins

By DAN RYANCowra residents are being reminded that only Council-issued bins with an official Cowra Council sticker will be collected as part of the town’s domestic waste service. The reminder follows questions in the community after Council’s...

Dan Ryan  >  
9 hours ago
Cuts come for Cowra
News

Cuts come for Cowra

By DAN RYANStatewide public service cuts have come for Cowra, as redundancies impact primary industries staff across our region. The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) announced the proposed slashing of 165...

Dan Ryan  >  
9 hours ago
On the green with Eagles Bowls
Bowls

On the green with Eagles Bowls

Last Saturday morning a team of our Ladies, Sonia Morgan, Joan Bailey, Dawn Dye and Sharen Hubber ventured to Canowindra to play the Divisional Final of the Women’s State Fours and came away with a keenly contested victory over their opponents...

Dan Ryan  >  
9 hours ago
Jordan's top of class
Education

Jordan’s top of class

Jordan Smith has been named top of his class as Essential Energy celebrates its graduating Class of 2025. Jordan, based at the Canowindra depot, was named the central region’s powerline apprentice of the year, then overall Dux of the Year at the...

Canowindra News  >  
9 hours ago
Tigers triumph over Warriors
Rugby League

Tigers triumph over Warriors

The Canowindra Tigers clawed their way to a close 24-20 victory over the Orange Warriors in an elimination final that went right down to the wire. In a game packed with drama, momentum swings, and large plays, it was the Tigers who stood tallest at...

Cara Kemp  >  
9 hours ago
Youth League are Ready to Take Flight in Finals
Rugby League

Youth League are Ready to Take Flight in Finals

The Cowra Magpies Youth League team is gearing up for a crucial finals clash against the Orange Warriors, a side they’ve already split wins with earlier in the season. While the stakes are high, coach Marc McLeish is keeping the focus on...

Cara Kemp  >  
9 hours ago
Back to Back Wins From the Women in Purple and White
Soccer

Back to Back Wins From the Women in Purple and White

The women’s side nailed a perfect away double, beating Blayney 4–0 on Saturday and Millthorpe 5–1 on Sunday, under coach Mitchell Thompson.“We travelled to a freezing cold Blayney to take on a physical and determined team,” Thompson...

Cara Kemp  >  
9 hours ago
On the fairways with Vets Golf
Golf

On the fairways with Vets Golf

Some Beautiful winter weather has bought the veteran golfers out last week with 47 players competing. Ed Anthony, Dave Gouge Steve Lynch and Elwyn Ward led the field home with good scores for the 9 hole event. Unfortunately the ladies did not have...

Dan Ryan  >  
9 hours ago