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Davies to be inducted into NSW Hall of Champions

News

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News

A career of care honoured for our allied health leader of the year

Occupational therapist Amanda Prince recognised at Western NSW Local Health District awards

People and Lifestyle

A career built on care

Sandra Massurit steps down after 38 years of working in the aged care industry.

Community

Reading day a real humdinger

About 1000 people attended this year's Reading Day in Cooke Park

Sport

Emrys ready for nationals

Emrys Cassidy is ready to run on to the national stage at the national school championship.

News

Community

Families and mates reunited in remembrance

We'd like to take you back to some very special moments shared during ANZAC Day in Parkes this year

Events

After garden ramble for those who miss out

This year's Parkes Open Gardens raised a massive $8000 for Parkes Que Club's community programs

Arts and Entertainment

Suspicious Minds in Molong

Theatre group Molong Players is staging its 2026 production Don't Call Me Elvis

Community

Club members take a stroll through Olsen garden

This month's Parkes Garden Club report

News

Landcarers inspired after State gathering

Looking at Landcare with Suzie Bunting

Council

Councils mark road worker day of remembrance

Council has partnered with SARAH Group to acknowledge 9 November

Events

What's on in and around Parkes

Your local and regional events guide

Emergency Services

Drivers urged to take care after a horror week on roads

Twelve people have died on NSW roads in eight days, police urging people to slow down and drive carefully

Sport

Flick sees wickets tumble in round 3 of summer cricket

Round three saw wins to Globe Hotel Goannas, Forbes Battapi and Condobolin Boomerangs

Sport

Spring croquet tournament continues to be a hit

Parkes Croquet Club's annual spring tournament last month featured 24 players for some social fun

Bowls

Michael, Liz Bowlers of the Year

Parkes Bowling and Sports Club held their presentation night on Saturday

Rugby League

Rams calling for next generation of female players

Trials for the Western Rams Open Women's squad are on 7 November in Orange

Bowls

Rhona's consistent success play of the day

Liz Byrne and Rhona Went faced each other in the final of the Consistency Singles

Bowls

Chew claims first major singles title after epic finals

After an epic lead-up to the 2026 Open Major Singles final, John Chew continued his red-hot form to win the title

Regional

Politics and Government

Inquiry recommends pause on waste-to-energy projects

A NSW Upper House committee tabled its final report on Tuesday

News

Tarrawingee man charged after “targeted” attack on MP

The 43-year-old was set to appear at Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court tomorrow facing three charges

News

Community in shock as Haines’ condition remains critical

Mayor Irene Grant and community leaders grapple with shock after alleged attack on Helen Haines

News

Golden Highway focus of $1.7b roads fund

Governments to upgrade Newcastle to Dubbo route to Central West, as MP criticises "lack of vision" for Great Western Highway

News

Major investigation underway after Helen Haines struck outside Wangaratta office

A 43-year-old Tarrawingee man remains in custody on Monday night after "tragic" Wangaratta incident

People and Lifestyle

The extraordinary legacy of Jim Frecklington

Vale Jim Frecklington, the master craftsman from Peak Hill who leaves behind extraordinary royal legacy

Police and Courts

Billings intends to appeal 28-year sentence

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says it won't appeal Daniel Billings’ 28-year sentence but the killer indicates he will

People and Lifestyle

Hidden treasures wanted for Antiques Roadshow

Antiques Roadshow Australia is inviting Australians to submit their hidden treasures for appraisal

Community

Boost for volunteers as Tottenham builds on gym success

Three organisations in Parkes and two in Tottenham have been granted federal volunteer grants

News

Bringing Eugowra's stories back home

The Museum and Bushranger Centre set to reopen four years after flood

Parkes Elvis Festival

The King is on tour as town prepares for blockbuster festival

The 2027 Parkes Elvis Festival program has been launched and it promises to be the most significant in its history

Events

Gracey steps back into Priscilla spotlight

Gracey Denham-Jones will for the first time be Miss Priscilla In Concert at the Parkes Elvis Festival

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Gun buyback an unfair attack on law-abiding citizens

This Parkes resident says national gun buyback is a distraction from the actual problem and is unfair on law-abiding citizens

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

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