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Thursday, 20.08.2026

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Events

Show will go on: Community rallies to save historic Peak Hill show

Show will go on: Community rallies to save historic Peak Hill show
Show will go on: Community rallies to save historic Peak Hill show
Rugby Union

Elusive title within reach

Elusive title within reach
Elusive title within reach
Politics and Government

Donato slams gun buyback as unfair burden on licensed firearms owners

Member for Orange Phil Donato raises serious concerns over the firearms buyback scheme announced over the weekend
Donato slams gun buyback as unfair burden on licensed firearms owners
Donato slams gun buyback as unfair burden on licensed firearms owners
News

Feds match Great Western Highway funding to add lane to Victoria Pass

State, federal governments announce funding as work to reopen Mitchells Causeway gets under way
Feds match Great Western Highway funding to add lane to Victoria Pass
Feds match Great Western Highway funding to add lane to Victoria Pass
Community

Championing the fight against prostate cancer closer to home

The 2026 Parkes Tractor Trek will venture through Bogan Gate, Trundle, Tullamore, Albert and Pe
Championing the fight against prostate cancer closer to home
Championing the fight against prostate cancer closer to home
Events

What's on in and around Parkes

Your local and regional events guide
What's on in and around Parkes
What's on in and around Parkes

News

News

Looking at Landcare: Homegrown Parkes returns in three weeks

Looking at Landcare with Michael Chambers
Looking at Landcare: Homegrown Parkes returns in three weeks
Looking at Landcare: Homegrown Parkes returns in three weeks
Council

Derelict house to make way for CBD parking

Parkes Shire Council has approved the demolition of the derelict dwelling at 60 Currajong Street
Derelict house to make way for CBD parking
Derelict house to make way for CBD parking
Police and Courts

Appeal for information after sheep stolen

Merino wether lambs have been reported stolen from an Alectown property occurring between May and June
Appeal for information after sheep stolen
Appeal for information after sheep stolen
Business

Record number of apprentices at Northparkes

Northparkes Operations boasts its largest group of apprentices in 2026
Record number of apprentices at Northparkes
Record number of apprentices at Northparkes
News

From pub to paddock, Caragabal's first yard dog trial

Farmers encouraged to get involved and have a go
Madeline Blackstock
From pub to paddock, Caragabal's first yard dog trial
From pub to paddock, Caragabal's first yard dog trial
News

New life for former classrooms after $500k sale

The heritage-listed former Henry Lawson High School was sold for $500,000 by two former student
New life for former classrooms after $500k sale
New life for former classrooms after $500k sale
Police and Courts

Driver critical, passenger injured in Manildra crash

Thirty-year-old driver now stable after serious crash at Manildra on Sunday
Driver critical, passenger injured in Manildra crash
Driver critical, passenger injured in Manildra crash
Health

Help design new disability strategy

Western NSW Local Health District is calling on communities to help them develop a new Disability Strategy
Help design new disability strategy
Help design new disability strategy

Sport

Rugby League

Thrilling prelims head to Trundle

Trundle Boomers will host a home qualifier this Saturday at Berryman Oval as they fight for their spot in the grand final
Thrilling prelims head to Trundle
Thrilling prelims head to Trundle
Bowls

Triples champions light-up Railway greens

Triples final closes out the Parkes Services Railway Bowling Club's club championships
Triples champions light-up Railway greens
Triples champions light-up Railway greens
Bowls

Finals time for Major Triples

The Major Triples semi finals and final are set to take place this Sunday at the Parkes Bowling
Finals time for Major Triples
Finals time for Major Triples
Bowls

Spectacular weather calls ladies to the green

This week's Parkes Women's Bowling Club report
Spectacular weather calls ladies to the green
Spectacular weather calls ladies to the green
Golf

Tooth takes bite out of Bogan Gate Masters

This week's veterans golf report
Tooth takes bite out of Bogan Gate Masters
Tooth takes bite out of Bogan Gate Masters
Golf

Michael and Myles the best combination

In the team’s event Michael Thomas and Myles Smith were easily the best combination with 77 at Parkes Golf Club
Michael and Myles the best combination
Michael and Myles the best combination

Regional

News

From battlefield to museum: Iconic Huey's 1000km trek to Parkes

A Bell UH-1H Iroquois helicopter used in the Vietnam War made a 1000km trek on the back of a truck to Parkes
From battlefield to museum: Iconic Huey's 1000km trek to Parkes
From battlefield to museum: Iconic Huey's 1000km trek to Parkes
News

Trump turns spotlight on Sunrise Mine

US Department of War has announced a $566 million conditional loan to Sunrise Energy Metals for its scandium mine
Trump turns spotlight on Sunrise Mine
Trump turns spotlight on Sunrise Mine
Emergency Services

NSW to roll-out new model for mental health emergencies

A new statewide health-led response model will connect people with a dedicated team of mental health experts
NSW to roll-out new model for mental health emergencies
NSW to roll-out new model for mental health emergencies
News

Salvos call for urgent action as homelessness reaches record levels

This Homelessness Week The Salvation Army is calling on governments, communities for urgent act
Salvos call for urgent action as homelessness reaches record levels
Salvos call for urgent action as homelessness reaches record levels
Council

Exciting long-term vision for Henry Parkes Centre

The draft masterplan for the Henry Parkes Centre has been revealed and is on public exhibition
Exciting long-term vision for Henry Parkes Centre
Exciting long-term vision for Henry Parkes Centre
Events

Dean Z concerts smash festival ticket records

Dean Z’s premier concerts are the fastest‑selling shows in Parkes Elvis Festival history
Dean Z concerts smash festival ticket records
Dean Z concerts smash festival ticket records
News

Local wins $3 million with Keno

A local man is $3 million richer after winning Keno at the Forbes Sports and Recreation Club
Local wins $3 million with Keno
Local wins $3 million with Keno
Politics and Government

Chaffey: Sign petition to reverse Inland Rail decision

Federal Member MP Jamie Chaffey held a community meeting regarding the decision to stop Inland Rail north of Parkes
Chaffey: Sign petition to reverse Inland Rail decision
Chaffey: Sign petition to reverse Inland Rail decision
News

Cabonne seeks disaster-ready funding for flood warning

The council has applied for $1.159m and agreed to contribute $289,000
Cabonne seeks disaster-ready funding for flood warning
Cabonne seeks disaster-ready funding for flood warning
News

Phones across Australia to sound in national emergency alert test

Every compatible mobile phone will receive an alert as part of a national emergency test called AusAlert
Phones across Australia to sound in national emergency alert test
Phones across Australia to sound in national emergency alert test
Infrastructure and Transport

Central West leaders call for bigger vision

The Joint Organisation of Councils renewed calls for upgrades to the city-central west route
Central West leaders call for bigger vision
Central West leaders call for bigger vision
Council

Top regional honour for Brodie

Assistant engineering surveyor Brodie Gibson is the 2026 Regional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
Top regional honour for Brodie
Top regional honour for Brodie

Opinion

Letters to the editor

Nothing venture, nothing have

Parkes residents share their thoughts
Opinion

Daylight saving 'cruel and unnecessary'

This reader says she has experienced the detrimental effects daylight saving has on sleep patterns
Letters to the Editor

The unfinished business of our show

This week's letters that were submitted to the Champion Post

Community

Community

Gardeners warm-up at winter meeting

This month's Parkes Garden Club report
Gardeners warm-up at winter meeting
Gardeners warm-up at winter meeting
Community

Geoff to lead Rotary, club raises $35k

The annual Rotary Changeover Dinner appoints the next president for the coming year
Geoff to lead Rotary, club raises $35k
Geoff to lead Rotary, club raises $35k
Community

Why Que? It's fun with funds for good causes

You can be part of the special work Parkes Que Club does too
Why Que? It's fun with funds for good causes
Why Que? It's fun with funds for good causes
Community

When help arrives: How Can Assist supports locals

Maria Harrison is the welfare officer at Peak Hill Can Assist, giving back 10 years now to the charity that helped her family
When help arrives: How Can Assist supports locals
When help arrives: How Can Assist supports locals

Rural

Events

Showtime in the Parkes Shire

New attractions will star at Tullamore and Trundle shows as show season gets underway
Showtime in the Parkes Shire
Showtime in the Parkes Shire
Events

Bush traditions take centre stage at Adavale hall

It was a memorable evening of country hospitality at the Adavale Lane Community Hall Bush Dance, Dinner and Poetry Night
Bush traditions take centre stage at Adavale hall
Bush traditions take centre stage at Adavale hall
Rural

More dogs, more days for Tullamore trial

Entries are up as this year's Tullamore Sheep Dog Trials are held over four days
More dogs, more days for Tullamore trial
More dogs, more days for Tullamore trial