Local schools win again from spending

9:16 AM AEST | Peak Hill Central School and Parkes High School are among the big district winners in the latest round of funding from the Commonwealth Government’s Building and Education Revolution.

Robyn takes over at the top

9:17 AM AEST | Parkes Quota Club has installed their new president and Board members for 2009/10.

We’re above average

9:18 AM AEST | Parkes recorded double its average rainfall for the month of June with 104.4mm (417.6-points) the official Bureau of Meteorology figure.
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SPORT

Spacemen tough out 36-18 win

Spacemen tough out 36-18 win
9:22 AM AEST | An impressive 20 minute period of football after half time gave Parkes a 36-18 win over the Cowboys in Wellington yesterday.

Audrey and Margaret win Pairs

9:24 AM AEST | Final of the Club Championship Pairs 30 June - Margaret McRae, Audrey Jones def Brenda Davies, Cherie Frame.
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