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Friday, 28.08.2026

Breaking news - Parkes Champion-Post

Rugby Union

Sweet victory: Parkes Boars North Cup premiers after four years

Sweet victory: Parkes Boars North Cup premiers after four years
Sweet victory: Parkes Boars North Cup premiers after four years
Council

New rules force council to double its meetings

New rules force council to double its meetings
New rules force council to double its meetings
AFL

Panthers ready to pounce on Demons in grand final

Parkes Panthers will battle Dubbo for the 2026 AFL Central West Senior Men Tier 2 premiership
Panthers ready to pounce on Demons in grand final
Panthers ready to pounce on Demons in grand final
Police and Courts

Woman, 46, charged after drugs seized

Police allegedly found drugs, eight mobile phones and a drug ledger at Parkes property
Woman, 46, charged after drugs seized
Woman, 46, charged after drugs seized
Trundle Show

Laura is Trundle's Young Woman

Laura will represent Trundle and rural life as Trundle Show's Young Woman for 2026
Laura is Trundle's Young Woman
Laura is Trundle's Young Woman
News

Gambling reform a 'good start', but more to be done

New gambling laws have passed parliament and there have been a number of matters raised.
Gambling reform a 'good start', but more to be done
Gambling reform a 'good start', but more to be done

News

Parkes Show

A passion for the show drives new president

Wool classer Steve Chester begins his first year as Parkes Show Society president
A passion for the show drives new president
A passion for the show drives new president
Rural

Be ready for harvest, attend field day in Parkes

The last of the Be Road Ready for Harvest Field Days takes place in Parkes next Thursday
Be ready for harvest, attend field day in Parkes
Be ready for harvest, attend field day in Parkes
News

Mark’s lifetime of giving inspires call for nominations

Nominations are open for the 2027 Parkes Shire Australia Day Awards
Mark’s lifetime of giving inspires call for nominations
Mark’s lifetime of giving inspires call for nominations
Events

Northparkes opens its doors to the community

Northparkes open day is on Saturday 24 October
Northparkes opens its doors to the community
Northparkes opens its doors to the community
News

Census completions pass 10 million households

More than 10 million households have completed the Census but some are still yet to respond
Census completions pass 10 million households
Census completions pass 10 million households
Arts and Entertainment

New session format at Makerspace

There are exciting changes to opening hours and programming at the Marramarra Makerspace
New session format at Makerspace
New session format at Makerspace
News

Mock crash drives home road safety message

More than 400 Year 10 students watched this year's mock crash demonstration take place in Parkes' new $4.8 million SES headquarters
Mock crash drives home road safety message
Mock crash drives home road safety message
News

Vic Pass funding welcomed, but more needs to be done

Community groups have welcomed funding, yet say more needs to be done on Great Western Highway.
Vic Pass funding welcomed, but more needs to be done
Vic Pass funding welcomed, but more needs to be done

Sport

Bowls

Open Major Singles thrill spectators

Some club championship Women's and Open Major Singles kicked off in spectacular fashion at the Railway Bowling Club
Open Major Singles thrill spectators
Open Major Singles thrill spectators
Bowls

Big numbers and big wins in social bowls

This week's Parkes Bowling and Sports Club and women's social reports
Big numbers and big wins in social bowls
Big numbers and big wins in social bowls
Sport

Feeling the finals fever

Finals fever is spreading as two more teams lock-in grand finals and another two bow out
Feeling the finals fever
Feeling the finals fever
Golf

Junior Kaden holds his own to win stableford

This week's Parkes Golf Club report
Junior Kaden holds his own to win stableford
Junior Kaden holds his own to win stableford
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

Regional

Events

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

Peak Hill people answered the call when the Peak Hill Show was in crisis, now it has an exciting future
Show will go on: Community rallies to save historic Peak Hill show
Show will go on: Community rallies to save historic Peak Hill show
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
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
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

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

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
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
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

Rural

News

Spring the time to spot new weeds

Looking at Landcare with Michael Chambers
Spring the time to spot new weeds
Spring the time to spot new weeds
News

New season lambs sell to $325 as yarding drops at Forbes

This week's market reports from MLA's National Livestock Reporting Agency
New season lambs sell to $325 as yarding drops at Forbes
New season lambs sell to $325 as yarding drops at Forbes
News

Two wineries best in business with fortified and sweet

All Saints win best fortified and Dal Zotto best sweet at esteemed wine awards.
Two wineries best in business with fortified and sweet
Two wineries best in business with fortified and sweet