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14 June 2025
A platinum life for Mal and Pam
Community

A platinum life for Mal and Pam

Well known Parkes couple Mal and Pam Nankivell celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary

Christine Little  >  
13 Jun 2025
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Check out this week’s digital edition

Jacob Selwood  >  
06 Sep 2024
Peak Hill Show returns for its 120th year
Events

Peak Hill Show returns for its 120th year

Peak Hill Show is gearing up for another exciting year in August

Mid West Media  >  
13 Jun 2025
Alarming figures as research aims to reduce road trauma in shire
Education

Alarming figures as research aims to reduce road trauma in shire

Locals are asked to share their thoughts on driving in an anonymous survey

Mid West Media  >  
13 Jun 2025
Students step up, speak out
Community

Students step up, speak out

Judges of Oxley CWA’s public speaking competition had a tough task

Mid West Media  >  
13 Jun 2025
Students step up, speak out
Community

Students step up, speak out

Judges of Oxley CWA’s public speaking competition had a tough task

Mid West Media  >  
13 Jun 2025
John's been beside cenotaphs for 25 years
Community

John’s been beside cenotaphs for 25 years

This year marked 25 years for Australian Light Horse Association member John Bogie

Christine Little  >  
12 Jun 2025
Precision, horsemanship on show at Golden Plough
Rural

Precision, horsemanship on show at Golden Plough

Aleks Berzins defends his Golden Plough title

Christine Little  >  
12 Jun 2025
Picnic racegoers dressed to the nines
Events

Picnic racegoers dressed to the nines

Parkes Picnic Races a huge success

Mid West Media  >  
12 Jun 2025
Man allegedly intimidates two others with rifle
Police and Courts

Man allegedly intimidates two others with rifle

The incident happened on a property in Fairholme

Mid West Media  >  
12 Jun 2025
Picnic racegoers dressed to the nines
Events

Picnic racegoers dressed to the nines

Parkes Picnic Races a huge success

Mid West Media  >  
12 Jun 2025
Man allegedly intimidates two others with rifle
Police and Courts

Man allegedly intimidates two others with rifle

The incident happened on a property in Fairholme

Mid West Media  >  
12 Jun 2025
Fashion's finest hour in Parkes
Events

Fashion’s finest hour in Parkes

Huge success for Parkes Picnic Race’s new committee

Madeline Blackstone  >  
12 Jun 2025
Minister gives assurance of independent look at surgery
News

Minister gives assurance of independent look at surgery

MP Philip Donato raised the matter in NSW Parliament

Mid West Media  >  
12 Jun 2025
Mitchell Frost and Fire's ambassador
Events

Mitchell Frost and Fire’s ambassador

Mitchell Coombs from Bogan Gate is the 2025 Frost and Fire ambassador

Mid West Media  >  
12 Jun 2025
Chaffey appointed assistant Shadow Minister for Agriculture
Politics and Government

Chaffey appointed assistant Shadow Minister for Agriculture

Newly-elected Member for Parkes given assistant role

Mid West Media  >  
12 Jun 2025
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Help combat invasive African boxthorn
Community

Help combat invasive African boxthorn

Parkes Shire Council urges community to help combat invasive African Boxthorn

Mid West Media  >  
10 hours ago
A platinum life for Mal and Pam
Community

A platinum life for Mal and Pam

Well known Parkes couple Mal and Pam Nankivell celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary

Christine Little  >  
13 Jun 2025
Volunteers our precious commodity
Community

Volunteers our precious commodity

Parkes Meals on Wheels hold morning tea for its invaluable volunteers

Mid West Media  >  
13 Jun 2025
Sue's 70th birthday full of surprises
Community

Sue’s 70th birthday full of surprises

Parkes woman Sue Stibbard celebrated her 70th birthday on 18 May

Mid West Media  >  
13 Jun 2025
Students step up, speak out
Community

Students step up, speak out

Judges of Oxley CWA’s public speaking competition had a tough task

Mid West Media  >  
13 Jun 2025
John's been beside cenotaphs for 25 years
Community

John’s been beside cenotaphs for 25 years

This year marked 25 years for Australian Light Horse Association member John Bogie

Christine Little  >  
12 Jun 2025
Allan Ford to be featured artist
Community

Allan Ford to be featured artist

Parkes and District Country Music Association monthly muster

Mid West Media  >  
12 Jun 2025
Sport
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Devastating blow to 18s
Rugby League

Devastating blow to 18s

It was a devastating long weekend derby for our Spacemen and Spacecats

Mid West Media  >  
12 Jun 2025
Derby devastation
Rugby League

Derby devastation

It wasn’t Parkes’ day on Sunday during the annual derby against Forbes

Mid West Media  >  
12 Jun 2025
Crushing losses for Spacemen and girls
Rugby League

Crushing losses for Spacemen and girls

It was a devastating long weekend derby for our Spacemen and Spacecats

Mid West Media  >  
12 Jun 2025
Hornery, McPhee in close win over Carr, Turner
Bowls

Hornery, McPhee in close win over Carr, Turner

Weekly Parkes Bowls report

Mid West Media  >  
12 Jun 2025
Chilly day sees 62 keen golfers take on par comp
Golf

Chilly day sees 62 keen golfers take on par comp

The winner on the day was Grenfell golfer Grant Harveyson

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12 Jun 2025
Nominations open for Mid West Region Triples
Bowls

Nominations open for Mid West Region Triples

Weekly Railway Bowling Club report

Mid West Media  >  
12 Jun 2025
Dedicated to improving skills on the field
Sport

Dedicated to improving skills on the field

Junior hockey players selected to develop their skills through Western Region Academy of Sport

Madeline Blackstone  >  
09 Jun 2025
New players on the croquet court
Sport

New players on the croquet court

Parkes Croquet Club are in full swing teaching Currajong Disability the ins and outs of croquet

Madeline Blackstone  >  
09 Jun 2025
A bush rivalry like no other
Rugby League

A bush rivalry like no other

The Parkes v Forbes long weekend derby returns, are you ready for it?

Christine Little  >  
07 Jun 2025
Elliott scores encouragement award from countback
Sport

Elliott scores encouragement award from countback

Weekly veterans golf report

Mid West Media  >  
06 Jun 2025
What's been happening around the grounds
Sport

What’s been happening around the grounds

Here’s an update on how some of our talented athletes have been progressing

Madeline Blackstone  >  
06 Jun 2025
Four sets of brothers make hockey history
Sport

Four sets of brothers make hockey history

Four sets of brothers from Parkes have been called up to play on the same side at state titles

Christine Little  >  
05 Jun 2025
Strudwick represents club at Champions of Club Champions
Bowls

Strudwick represents club at Champions of Club Champions

Weekly Railway Bowls news

Mid West Media  >  
05 Jun 2025
Close game of minor pairs against Mick and Jake
Bowls

Close game of minor pairs against Mick and Jake

Weekly Parkes Bowling and Sports Club news

Mid West Media  >  
05 Jun 2025
Events
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Peak Hill Show returns for its 120th year
Events

Peak Hill Show returns for its 120th year

Peak Hill Show is gearing up for another exciting year in August

Mid West Media  >  
13 Jun 2025
Picnic racegoers dressed to the nines
Events

Picnic racegoers dressed to the nines

Parkes Picnic Races a huge success

Mid West Media  >  
12 Jun 2025
Dressed to impress at Parkes Picnic Races
Events

Dressed to impress at Parkes Picnic Races

Parkes Picnic Races another successful day for the Parkes Shire

Mid West Media  >  
12 Jun 2025
Fashion's finest hour in Parkes
Events

Fashion’s finest hour in Parkes

Huge success for Parkes Picnic Race’s new committee

Madeline Blackstone  >  
12 Jun 2025
Mitchell Frost and Fire's ambassador
Events

Mitchell Frost and Fire’s ambassador

Mitchell Coombs from Bogan Gate is the 2025 Frost and Fire ambassador

Mid West Media  >  
12 Jun 2025
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More wins from Golden Plough and it'll be back next year
Rural

More wins from Golden Plough and it’ll be back next year

The Golden Plough will return to Peak Hill again next year for its 50th competition

Christine Little  >  
12 Jun 2025
Precision, horsemanship on show at Golden Plough
Rural

Precision, horsemanship on show at Golden Plough

Aleks Berzins defends his Golden Plough title

Christine Little  >  
12 Jun 2025
Opportunity comes knocking for Lachlan
Rural

Opportunity comes knocking for Lachlan

A uni grad from Trundle seized the opportunity to work in ag overseas

Mid West Media  >  
16 May 2025
Royal ribbon haul for Parkes stud
Rural

Royal ribbon haul for Parkes stud

Tembar Farming had a very successful 2025 Sydney Royal with their many pigs

Madeline Blackstock  >  
15 May 2025
One week until Homegrown Parkes
Rural

One week until Homegrown Parkes

Homegrown Parkes is one week away, check out what’s on offer

Mid West Media  >  
19 Apr 2025
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What's on at Club Cowra
Arts and Entertainment

What’s on at Club Cowra

IT’S A HAPPY EASTER AT CLUB COWRAEaster is here folks, and we are kicking it off with a huge day on Saturday April 12 with the annual Easter Egg Raffle. This year a whopping 70 prizes are up for grabs. The Easter Bunny will be making an appearance...

Dan Ryan  >  
08 Jun 2025
Connections made in Reconciliation Week
Community

Connections made in Reconciliation Week

There were johnny cakes and laughter by the fire as Forbes marked Reconciliation Week at the Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre. CatholicCare Wilcannia Forbes hosted the gathering, with children’s activities and lunch to be shared with the support of Forbes...

Mid West Media  >  
08 Jun 2025
Truth and healing on Sorry Day
Education

Truth and healing on Sorry Day

Aunty Florence Onus has shared her experience as a Stolen Generation survivor and message of healing with Forbes on Sorry Day. Aunty Florence is a Birrigubba, Bidjara and Jagalingu woman from North and Central Qld, an educator with more than 20 years...

Mid West Media  >  
08 Jun 2025
Families enjoy movie under the stars
Community

Families enjoy movie under the stars

Forbes Youth Action Team hosted a brilliant twilight family movie night at Nelson Park. With face painting, games, and a host of food vendors, the scene was set for a great night for families. Children were enjoying the playground from early, while...

Mid West Media  >  
08 Jun 2025
Riders put their skills on show
Sport

Riders put their skills on show

Forbes Pony Club has held another successful Charlie O’Connor Showjumping Day and Gymkhana. Riders from around the region including Eugowra, Grenfell, Gulgong and Condobolin made the trip to Forbes to compete in the annual event. On Saturday, the...

Madeline Blackstone  >  
08 Jun 2025
Leaders well ahead of field
Golf

Leaders well ahead of field

By SHORT PUTTBright sunny conditions on Saturday welcomed the Forbes golfers to the course and brought promise of a day of good scoring. Most players produced the goods but were left in the wake of the leaders who excelled. The golf competition was...

Mid West Media  >  
08 Jun 2025
VIEW trivia night a success
Community

VIEW trivia night a success

By SUE CUNNINGHAMForbes View Club held a Trivia Night on 9 May to raise funds for the Smith Family who support students through their Learning for Life Education Programs. These programs empower students living with disadvantage to succeed as they...

Mid West Media  >  
08 Jun 2025
Supporting Little Wings
Community

Supporting Little Wings

Club Forbes was the venue for a spectacular dinner for Little Wings on Saturday 31 May. Club Forbes proudly supports Little Wings, a non-profit organisation providing free air and ground transport for seriously ill or injured children in rural and...

Mid West Media  >  
08 Jun 2025
Gender Neutral Championships played
Golf

Gender Neutral Championships played

The Saturday event was the Australian Gender Neutral Championships sponsored by Elegant Timber Shutters and Blinds. The overall winner and Australian Gender Neutral Champion for 2025 is Daryl Brown with 42 points off the White Tees. The winner off...

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08 Jun 2025