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Community

Donation dumping leaves Vinnies volunteers frustrated

Donation dumping leaves Vinnies volunteers frustrated
Donation dumping leaves Vinnies volunteers frustrated
Education

See who started kindy this year, part 1

See who started kindy this year, part 1
See who started kindy this year, part 1
News

Peak Hill sweats through hottest January day in 60 years

The heatwave at the end of January was record-breaking for Peak Hill
Christine Little
Peak Hill sweats through hottest January day in 60 years
Peak Hill sweats through hottest January day in 60 years
AUSTRALIA DAY

Farmer, volunteer is Trundle's Citizen of the Year

Trundle's Citizen of the Year Ben Kerin is one of Trundle's many volunteers
Madeline Blackstock
Farmer, volunteer is Trundle's Citizen of the Year
Farmer, volunteer is Trundle's Citizen of the Year
Education

Work on new preschool officially begins

Work on the new preschool at Parkes East Public School has officially begun with ground broken
Christine Little
Work on new preschool officially begins
Work on new preschool officially begins
Emergency Services

Woman suffers burns in gas bottle explosion

The woman from Parkes was airlifted to Sydney in a serious condition on Friday night
Woman suffers burns in gas bottle explosion
Woman suffers burns in gas bottle explosion

News

LOOKING AT LANDCARE

Landcare coming to Forbes, Trundle, Peak Hill

Indigenous chef Mindy Woods will headline four community events in Central West Lachlan, sharing her culinary expertise and passion for native foods on Saturday, 21 February, in collaboration with Central West Lachlan Landcare
Marg Applebee
Landcare coming to Forbes, Trundle, Peak Hill
Landcare coming to Forbes, Trundle, Peak Hill
MARKET REPORTS

More than 49,000 sheep yarded, lambs lift up to $10

Weekly market reports from the Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange
More than 49,000 sheep yarded, lambs lift up to $10
More than 49,000 sheep yarded, lambs lift up to $10
Letter to the edtior

Waste to energy here to stay says reader

ABC's current affairs program 7.30 aired a story on Parkes and its proposed Energy from Waste facility
Waste to energy here to stay says reader
Waste to energy here to stay says reader
Events

What's on in and around Parkes

Your local and regional events guide
What's on in and around Parkes
What's on in and around Parkes
Arts and Entertainment

No CATs but still a record year

There may not have been any CAT Awards but it was still a record year for the Parkes M and D
No CATs but still a record year
No CATs but still a record year
Community

Calling young artists to help with new wetlands signs

Calling young artists to help with new wetlands signs
Calling young artists to help with new wetlands signs
Infrastructure and Transport

Telstra expands 4G capacity in Peak Hill and preps area for future 5G

Telstra is upgrading the mobile base station that services Peak Hill this week
Telstra expands 4G capacity in Peak Hill and preps area for future 5G
Telstra expands 4G capacity in Peak Hill and preps area for future 5G
Trundle ABBA Festival

Dust off the flares, Trundle is ready to dance again

The Trundle ABBA Festival is back in the main street, tickets on sale now, don't miss out
Madeline Blackstock
Dust off the flares, Trundle is ready to dance again
Dust off the flares, Trundle is ready to dance again

Sport

Golf

Whitaker boys put together unbeatable scores

Weekly Parkes Golf Club and Veterans Golf reports
Peter Bristol, John Dwyer
Whitaker boys put together unbeatable scores
Whitaker boys put together unbeatable scores
RAILWAY BOWLS

Trotman, Barnard to face-off in final

Weekly Parkes Services Railway Bowling Club report
Andrew Trotman
Trotman, Barnard to face-off in final
Trotman, Barnard to face-off in final
Bowls

Peak Hill take out NSW Aboriginal Bowls Tournament

Peak Hill bowlers clinched victory at the 2026 New South Wales Aboriginal Bowls Tournament, winning all nine games
Peak Hill take out NSW Aboriginal Bowls Tournament
Peak Hill take out NSW Aboriginal Bowls Tournament
PARKRUN

James completes 250 parkruns, Parkes celebrates five years of parkrun

Northparkes Oval Parkrun share James Rooney's parkrun milestone of 250 parkruns
James completes 250 parkruns, Parkes celebrates five years of parkrun
James completes 250 parkruns, Parkes celebrates five years of parkrun
Cricket

West Wyalong ends Bogan Gate's Grinsted Cup reign

Parkes the next challenger
West Wyalong ends Bogan Gate's Grinsted Cup reign
West Wyalong ends Bogan Gate's Grinsted Cup reign
Bowls

A cool roll on refurbished green

The weekly Parkes Women's Bowling and Sport Club report
Lea Orr
A cool roll on refurbished green
A cool roll on refurbished green

Regional

Events

Pedalling for country kids through the central west

Royal Far west's Ride for Country Kids is coming to Parkes and Forbes
Madeline Blackstock
Pedalling for country kids through the central west
Pedalling for country kids through the central west
PARKES ELVIS FESTIVAL

Hi-vis Elvii lead the way during street parade

Evolution Mining Northparkes Operations street parade a success
Hi-vis Elvii lead the way during street parade
Hi-vis Elvii lead the way during street parade
CENTRAL WEST ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY

What is that strange light in the night sky?

CWAS welcomes you to their first meeting of 2026 on 6 February at the Parkes Services Club
Alex Abbey
What is that strange light in the night sky?
What is that strange light in the night sky?
PARKES ELVIS FESTIVAL

Tickets in demand for 2027 festival

Parkes Elvis Festival director Brendan Shipley said this year's festival was fantastic
Tickets in demand for 2027 festival
Tickets in demand for 2027 festival
Politics and Government

'Parkes not the place': Donato says no to Energy from Waste

Orange MP Phil Donato has publicly declared his position on Energy from Waste after visiting a facility in Western Australia
'Parkes not the place': Donato says no to Energy from Waste
'Parkes not the place': Donato says no to Energy from Waste
Parkes Elvis Festival

Love for Elvis lingers on long after festival

26,000 Elvis fans are estimated to have filled the streets of Parkes to celebrate five unforgettable days
Love for Elvis lingers on long after festival
Love for Elvis lingers on long after festival
Parkes Elvis Festival

Dean Z is back: First details of 2027 festival already revealed

Exciting headline act and a collaboration with Universal Pictures have been revealed for next year's festival
Dean Z is back: First details of 2027 festival already revealed
Dean Z is back: First details of 2027 festival already revealed
PARKES ELVIS FESTIVAL

Parkes Dance Co smash rock n roll competition

The 2026 Parkes Elvis Festival saw local dance studios, including Parkes Dance Co and Parkes School of Dance, dominate the Rock n Roll competition with impressive performances and numerous awards
Parkes Dance Co smash rock n roll competition
Parkes Dance Co smash rock n roll competition
Parkes Elvis Festival

Two sizzling days, Taurean the Ultimate king

Two sizzling days, Taurean the Ultimate king
Two sizzling days, Taurean the Ultimate king
Parkes Elvis Festival

Luana our first international Miss Priscilla

Luana Bugeja from Malta was crowned the 2026 Miss Priscilla
Christine Little
Luana our first international Miss Priscilla
Luana our first international Miss Priscilla
Parkes Elvis Festival

Can’t Help Falling in Love with Elvis parade

All the love from this year's Parkes Elvis Festival street parade part 2
Can’t Help Falling in Love with Elvis parade
Can’t Help Falling in Love with Elvis parade
Parkes Elvis Festival

Parade spreads love, one step at a time

All the love from this year's Parkes Elvis Festival street parade. Here's part 1
Parade spreads love, one step at a time
Parade spreads love, one step at a time

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Readers talk council practices and Energy from Waste

Parkes readers talk council compliance and Energy from Waste
Letter to the Editor

'It's natural to ask questions' says farmer on EfW

Parkes Shire farmer responds to EfW letter
Letters to the Editor

Energy from Waste discussions

Readers continue to share their thoughts on Energy from Waste debate

Community

People and Lifestyle

Ida's 100 years of faith, family, farming, community

Ida McIntyre has spent her whole life in the Parkes Shire, she celebrated her 100th birthday on 28 January
Madeline Blackstock
Ida's 100 years of faith, family, farming, community
Ida's 100 years of faith, family, farming, community
Council

Financial assistance for community groups

Council is helping community groups with two types of financial assistance
Financial assistance for community groups
Financial assistance for community groups
LOOKING AT LANDCARE

Commitment to environment earns Margot Australia Day honour

Margot Jolly, chair of Central West Lachlan Landcare, has been awarded the Parkes Shire Environmental Citizen of the Year
Marg Applebee
Commitment to environment earns Margot Australia Day honour
Commitment to environment earns Margot Australia Day honour
WHAT'S ON

What's on in and around Parkes

Your local and regional events guide
What's on in and around Parkes
What's on in and around Parkes

Rural

Environment

Efforts to remove invasive tree from shire

Parkes Shire Council is urging residents to lookout for this invasive tree in the shire
Efforts to remove invasive tree from shire
Efforts to remove invasive tree from shire
MARKET REPORTS

Lamb prices rise, extra heavyweights range from $320 to $370/head

Weekly market reports from the Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange
Lamb prices rise, extra heavyweights range from $320 to $370/head
Lamb prices rise, extra heavyweights range from $320 to $370/head
Rural

Peak Hill crop is best in the west

The state’s leading wheat growers have been unveiled
Peak Hill crop is best in the west
Peak Hill crop is best in the west