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Three new businesses, $65 million in planning for SAP

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$4.8 million NSW SES Parkes Unit Headquarters officially open

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Help name new housing estate

A new housing estate is under construction at the old Parkes hospital site and it needs a name

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Students reach top gear at SHAPE

Parkes Christian School students have had their projects on display at HSC SHAPE Showcase

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What's on in and around Parkes

Your local and regional events guide

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A look into maternity services at meeting

Two Parkes midwives were guest speakers at Parkes Que Club's meeting in May

Pharmacy students try on life in the central west

Encouraging the next generation of pharmacists to build careers in rural Australia is driving a local initiative bringing pharmacy students from New Zealand to our community.

Forbes Advocate

Peak Hill workshops cultivate new gardeners

Looking at Landcare with Marg Applebee

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Free child restraint checks are back

Parkes Shire Council offers free child restraint checks by an authorised fitter twice a year

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Quorn Park nears full power

Quorn Park Solar Hybrid farm in Parkes is now fully commissioned

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Students thanked for their roles on ANZAC Day

Every year the Parkes RSL Sub Branch invite schools to speak at commemoration services on ANZAC Day

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Our judge: Andrew to bring flair to the racetrack

The count down to the long weekend picnic races is on

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Celebrating 69 years of local culture

The Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival of the Arts is one of the longest running festivals in regional NSW, check it out this June long weekend

Community

Parkes community stands in solidarity at national vigil for Alice Springs child

Communities across Australia gathered to mourn the tragic death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, with Parkes joining Alice Springs in a heartfelt tribute.

Sport

Grenfell hosts vets golfers for top day on course

Grenfell welcomed 51 players for the Lachlan Valley Veteran Golf Association's monthly competition, showcasing its well-maintained course and hospitality

Sport

Trio's haul of 86 points claims Saturday's game

Phill Smith, alongside Rob Rea and Nick Strudwick, delivered a stellar performance at the Billabong Creek Classic

Peter Bristol

Trio's haul of 86 points claims Saturday's game

Sport

Kirwan, Currey advance to minor pairs final

Robbie Hill, Brenton Nightingale, and Jay Kross claimed victory in Saturday's mini tournament, winning all three games with a +18 margin

Sport

From Parkes to green and gold

Jett Johnstone played in India with Aussie U18s, Toby Collins named in Australian U21s squad

Christine Little

Events

Cricket great brings tour to Parkes

Nathan Lyon, renowned Australian cricketer, will share his expertise in sport and leadership during a regional tour in Parkes, featuring interactive events aimed at fostering community growth and development

Bowls

Women’s bowls washed out for another week

Bowls remain in the locker for a second week for our lady bowlers as rain washes the game out again

Lea Orr

Women’s bowls washed out for another week

Regional

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

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

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

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

Politics and Government

Ken inaugural patron of Country Mayors

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

News

Finley finds his voice thanks to Royal Far West

The Gibbons family in Parkes struggled to access a speech pathologist, then they heard about Royal Far West

Infrastructure and Transport

End of the line for Inland Rail

Parkes mayor shocked by decision to stop Inland Rail at Parkes and not continue to Brisbane

News

Landslide victory for Farley

“We were confident we would win, but didn’t think it would be as big a margin as it was”

Sean Cunningham

Rural

Parkes teacher a RAS Champion

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

News

Crack down on fuel reporting failures

The proposed laws will penalise service stations that fail to report accurate fuel prices and availability

Events

Abba-solutely fabba-ulous: Trundle Festival makes spectacular return

Trundle ABBA Festival draws hundreds of fans upon its return in 2026 and it will be back

Events

ABBA Festival returns this weekend

Mamma Mia! The 2026 Trundle ABBA Festival is finally here after the beloved event was cancelled last year

Opinion

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

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

The greatest danger to life

After coal and gas, landfills (rubbish tips) are the biggest emitters of methane

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