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Friday, 19.06.2026

Breaking news - Parkes Champion-Post

Rugby League

Boomers lead the pack: Trundle's perfect start to season faces biggest test yet

Boomers lead the pack: Trundle's perfect start to season faces biggest test yet
Boomers lead the pack: Trundle's perfect start to season faces biggest test yet
Business

Countdown on: Less than two weeks until Payday Super starts

Countdown on: Less than two weeks until Payday Super starts
Countdown on: Less than two weeks until Payday Super starts
Community

Community rallies behind family's thank you to RMHC

A Parkes family who needed the services of Ronald McDonald House in Sydney have given back by auctioning three cows
Community rallies behind family's thank you to RMHC
Community rallies behind family's thank you to RMHC
News

50 years celebrated as centre dream moves closer

The Trundle Children's Centre ball celebrated its 50th anniversary and plans for a new centre
50 years celebrated as centre dream moves closer
50 years celebrated as centre dream moves closer
News

MP calls for JobKeeper-style support as highway closure passes 100 days

State, federal MPs call for more support from governments for hard-hit businesses.
MP calls for JobKeeper-style support as highway closure passes 100 days
MP calls for JobKeeper-style support as highway closure passes 100 days
News

Frost and Fire set to light up Saturday night

Free buses are picking up from all over Forbes, and coming in from surrounding towns for the winter festival.
Frost and Fire set to light up Saturday night
Frost and Fire set to light up Saturday night

News

Community

Missy from Parkes steals hearts across Sydney

Missy the jacktese service dog from Parkes lives quite an adventurous life with her owner Maureen Gildart, particularly when it comes to events in Sydney
Missy from Parkes steals hearts across Sydney
Missy from Parkes steals hearts across Sydney
News

Galari River Arts Festival extends to 10 days of creativity, community

The 2026 festival launches 31 July with the main events day on Saturday 8 August.
Galari River Arts Festival extends to 10 days of creativity, community
Galari River Arts Festival extends to 10 days of creativity, community
News

Parkes pups leap to success at big trial

Parkes Dog Agility Trial attracts impressive turnout with more than 1000 runs recorded
Parkes pups leap to success at big trial
Parkes pups leap to success at big trial
Tax Time Feature

ATO warns of tax time misinformation and reveals focus areas

The Australian Tax Office is warning of misinformation this tax time and reveals focus areas
ATO warns of tax time misinformation and reveals focus areas
ATO warns of tax time misinformation and reveals focus areas
Tax Time Feature

Major tax changes on the horizon: What you need to know

It's one of the most important budgets in decades and MBC Group Services has provided some insights
Major tax changes on the horizon: What you need to know
Major tax changes on the horizon: What you need to know
Community

Honouring Trundle's dedication to Royal Far West

Trundle is home to one of Royal Far West’s most passionate and active volunteer branches
Honouring Trundle's dedication to Royal Far West
Honouring Trundle's dedication to Royal Far West
Meet your local MP

Championing regional voices across electorate

Meet your local member for the federal electorate of Parkes Jamie Chaffey
Championing regional voices across electorate
Championing regional voices across electorate
Business

Building a legal career close to home

RMB Matthew Williams Lawyers business profile
Building a legal career close to home
Building a legal career close to home

Sport

Bowls

Fine weather brings bowlers back

Wednesday's Railway social bowls were washed out but Saturday brought the numbers back
Fine weather brings bowlers back
Fine weather brings bowlers back
Bowls

Bowls a generational sport

There was a good mix of generations at this week's ladies bowls
Bowls a generational sport
Bowls a generational sport
Sport

State bronze, pathways squads and a fond farewell for teen stars

Parkes' under 18 hockey players have returned from the NSW State Championships in Sydney
State bronze, pathways squads and a fond farewell for teen stars
State bronze, pathways squads and a fond farewell for teen stars
Golf

Riley wins local play, Parker pushes valley's best

It was a big weekend for Parkes golfers on home and away fairways
Riley wins local play, Parker pushes valley's best
Riley wins local play, Parker pushes valley's best
Sport

Red Bend storms to Marist netball carnival success

The College team got better with every game to win the Challenge division final at national carnival
Red Bend storms to Marist netball carnival success
Red Bend storms to Marist netball carnival success
Events

Racecourse a perfect place for picnic party

The horses didn't race but the Parkes Picnic Races party still went ahead of course
Racecourse a perfect place for picnic party
Racecourse a perfect place for picnic party

Regional

North East Media

From Cowra to 100 caps

Ellie Carpenter becomes one of the youngest players to reach 100 games for Australia
From Cowra to 100 caps
From Cowra to 100 caps
News

A life guided by service: OAM honour for Michael

Michael Lynch from Parkes has been announced to receive an OAM this King's Birthday holiday
A life guided by service: OAM honour for Michael
A life guided by service: OAM honour for Michael
News

Parkes receives $47k in federal airport support

Parkes Airport to receive financial relief after impact by the voluntary administration of Rex
Parkes receives $47k in federal airport support
Parkes receives $47k in federal airport support
News

May rains revive cropping outlook in central west

More barley, less canola in the ground but rains boost confidence
May rains revive cropping outlook in central west
May rains revive cropping outlook in central west
Regional

Great balls of fire in the night sky

Next CWAS meeting is this Friday 5 June
Great balls of fire in the night sky
Great balls of fire in the night sky
News

Three new businesses, $65 million in planning for SAP

Govt announces proposed steel processing, advanced plastic recycling and cold storage for precinct
Three new businesses, $65 million in planning for SAP
Three new businesses, $65 million in planning for SAP
News

Quorn Park nears full power

Quorn Park Solar Hybrid farm in Parkes is now fully commissioned
Quorn Park nears full power
Quorn Park nears full power
Community

Towns rally behind Ride For Country Kids

There were representatives from Parkes, Forbes and Cowra in this year's Royal Far West Ride For Country Kids
Towns rally behind Ride For Country Kids
Towns rally behind Ride For Country Kids
Parkes Picnic Races

Get ready for race day, it's almost here

The annual Parkes Picnic Races is just around the corner, on the June long weekend
Get ready for race day, it's almost here
Get ready for race day, it's almost here
Squash

Henry bound for World Juniors

Henry Kross from Parkes one of just four selected to compete at the Under 19s World Junior Squash Championships in Canada
Henry bound for World Juniors
Henry bound for World Juniors
Emergency Services

Tragedy that sparked rescue legacy remembered ahead of opening

The Billabong Creek tragedy of May 1969 the catalyst for the formation of the Parkes and District Volunteer Rescue Squad
Tragedy that sparked rescue legacy remembered ahead of opening
Tragedy that sparked rescue legacy remembered ahead of opening
Politics and Government

Ken inaugural patron of Country Mayors

Former mayor Ken Keith OAM recognised for leadership and service by Country Mayors Association
Ken inaugural patron of Country Mayors
Ken inaugural patron of Country Mayors

Opinion

Letters to the editor

Readers against daylight saving

Readers have responded since the Champion Post published an article about calls to abolish daylight saving
Letters to the Editor

Budget bombshell for farmers

Readers talk about federal budget and Inland Rail, and their impacts
Comment

Beyond the event: What it means to us, to me

Here's why having local events matter and how they're so much more than a simple get-together

Community

Community

Great turnout to see Lea's garden

Parkes Garden Club held their June meeting in the garden of Lea and Bruce Orr
Great turnout to see Lea's garden
Great turnout to see Lea's garden
Community

Rotary Club supports Wings 4 Kidz

Parkes Rotary Club donates funds to charity that supports country kids, Wings4Kidz
Rotary Club supports Wings 4 Kidz
Rotary Club supports Wings 4 Kidz
Community

Students speak up at CWA public speaking competition

Results from the Oxley CWA Public Speaking Competition
Students speak up at CWA public speaking competition
Students speak up at CWA public speaking competition
Community

Events, volunteers, community services supported by council

Community groups and events benefit from grants program, next one opens soon
Events, volunteers, community services supported by council
Events, volunteers, community services supported by council

Rural

News

Koorawatha lambs fetch $480 a head to set new high for Forbes saleyards

The usual buyers were present and competing in a stronger market that included a new centre record at Tuesday's sheep sale.
Koorawatha lambs fetch $480 a head to set new high for Forbes saleyards
Koorawatha lambs fetch $480 a head to set new high for Forbes saleyards
News

Export lambs top $410 a head at Forbes sales

Market reports from Meat and Livestock Australia
Export lambs top $410 a head at Forbes sales
Export lambs top $410 a head at Forbes sales
Rural

Parkes teacher a RAS Champion

Kristen Temessl from Parkes has been announced a Champion of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW
Parkes teacher a RAS Champion
Parkes teacher a RAS Champion