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Thursday, 11.06.2026

Breaking news - Parkes Champion-Post

Sport

Champion diver returns to rekindle Parkes diving legacy

Champion diver returns to rekindle Parkes diving legacy
Champion diver returns to rekindle Parkes diving legacy
Rugby League

Tough derby for our Spacies

Tough derby for our Spacies
Tough derby for our Spacies
Emergency Services

Commissioner's Commendation for Baker

Scott Baker from Parkes has been awarded a Commissioner's Commendation for his life-saving actions last year
Commissioner's Commendation for Baker
Commissioner's Commendation for Baker
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
News

Rental crunch, rising bills push demand for housing, homelessness service

CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes chief executive officer Anne-Marie Mioche says the organisation has already supported 534 clients this financial year.
Rental crunch, rising bills push demand for housing, homelessness service
Rental crunch, rising bills push demand for housing, homelessness service
News

A life guided by service: OAM honour for Michael

Michael Lynch from Parkes has been announced to receive an OAM this King's Birthday holiday
A life guided by service: OAM honour for Michael
A life guided by service: OAM honour for Michael

News

Politics and Government

Chaffey wants to know what's important to you

Have your say by taking Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey’s 30 second survey
Chaffey wants to know what's important to you
Chaffey wants to know what's important to you
Politics and Government

NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into MHRT

A parliamentary inquiry into the NSW Mental Health Review Tribunal has been given the green light
NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into MHRT
NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into MHRT
Community

Students speak up at CWA public speaking competition

Results from the Oxley CWA Public Speaking Competition
Students speak up at CWA public speaking competition
Students speak up at CWA public speaking competition
Community

Events, volunteers, community services supported by council

Community groups and events benefit from grants program, next one opens soon
Events, volunteers, community services supported by council
Events, volunteers, community services supported by council
Letters to the editor

Readers against daylight saving

Readers have responded since the Champion Post published an article about calls to abolish daylight saving
Readers against daylight saving
Readers against daylight saving
Community

Michael a pillar of the community

Michael Greenwood was among those to receive an Orange electorate Community Recognition Award
Michael a pillar of the community
Michael a pillar of the community
North East Media

From Cowra to 100 caps

Ellie Carpenter becomes one of the youngest players to reach 100 games for Australia
From Cowra to 100 caps
From Cowra to 100 caps
News

Koorawatha lambs fetch $480 a head to set new high for Forbes saleyards

The usual buyers were present and competing in a stronger market that included a new centre record at Tuesday's sheep sale.
Koorawatha lambs fetch $480 a head to set new high for Forbes saleyards
Koorawatha lambs fetch $480 a head to set new high for Forbes saleyards

Sport

Rugby League

Parkes pair ready to tackle All Schools challenge

Grace MacGregor and Malia Morrison are off to Australian Rugby League Championships
Parkes pair ready to tackle All Schools challenge
Parkes pair ready to tackle All Schools challenge
Bowls

No dampeners on the fireworks for our ladies this week

After three weeks washed-out the Parkes female bowlers were keen to get back on the green
No dampeners on the fireworks for our ladies this week
No dampeners on the fireworks for our ladies this week
Bowls

Bowlers brave winter chill with good numbers on Saturday

This week's Railway Bowling Club's report
Bowlers brave winter chill with good numbers on Saturday
Bowlers brave winter chill with good numbers on Saturday
Golf

Dellaca swoops to victory, strong contingent off to Lachlan Valley pennants

Michael Dellaca swooped in with a plus 4 to claim the spoils in Saturday's medley par event at the Parkes Golf Club
Dellaca swoops to victory, strong contingent off to Lachlan Valley pennants
Dellaca swoops to victory, strong contingent off to Lachlan Valley pennants
Golf

Parker holds his nerve to clinch medal win

Blake Parker clinched victory at the June Telescope Tyres Masters, edging out Aaron Wilkie by one stroke
Parker holds his nerve to clinch medal win
Parker holds his nerve to clinch medal win
Rugby League

Spacies fired up for derby

The much-anticipated clash between Parkes Spacemen and Forbes Magpies promises excitement and fierce competition at Pioneer Oval
Spacies fired up for derby
Spacies fired up for derby

Regional

News

Parkes receives $47k in federal airport support

Parkes Airport to receive financial relief after impact by the voluntary administration of Rex
Parkes receives $47k in federal airport support
Parkes receives $47k in federal airport support
News

May rains revive cropping outlook in central west

More barley, less canola in the ground but rains boost confidence
May rains revive cropping outlook in central west
May rains revive cropping outlook in central west
Regional

Great balls of fire in the night sky

Next CWAS meeting is this Friday 5 June
Great balls of fire in the night sky
Great balls of fire in the night sky
News

Three new businesses, $65 million in planning for SAP

Govt announces proposed steel processing, advanced plastic recycling and cold storage for precinct
Three new businesses, $65 million in planning for SAP
Three new businesses, $65 million in planning for SAP
News

Quorn Park nears full power

Quorn Park Solar Hybrid farm in Parkes is now fully commissioned
Quorn Park nears full power
Quorn Park nears full power
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
Towns rally behind Ride For Country Kids
Towns rally behind 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
Get ready for race day, it's almost here
Get ready for race day, it's almost here
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
Henry bound for World Juniors
Henry bound for World Juniors
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
Tragedy that sparked rescue legacy remembered ahead of opening
Tragedy that sparked rescue legacy remembered ahead of opening
Politics and Government

Ken inaugural patron of Country Mayors

Former mayor Ken Keith OAM recognised for leadership and service by Country Mayors Association
Ken inaugural patron of Country Mayors
Ken inaugural patron of Country Mayors
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
Finley finds his voice thanks to Royal Far West
Finley finds his voice thanks to 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
End of the line for Inland Rail
End of the line for Inland Rail

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

Community

News

'Lost' theme of Cabonne Women Writers competition

The competition is open to writers from rural and regional Australia
'Lost' theme of Cabonne Women Writers competition
'Lost' theme of Cabonne Women Writers competition
News

Volunteers unite to provide bags of hope

Parkes Que Club and NPM came together to assemble bags for people in need
Volunteers unite to provide bags of hope
Volunteers unite to provide bags of hope
News

Library transforms into stadium for National Simultaneous Storytime

Library and council staff brought the story to life
Library transforms into stadium for National Simultaneous Storytime
Library transforms into stadium for National Simultaneous Storytime
News

Council strengthens advocacy against proposed EfW facility

Council to call expressions of interest in community working party
Council strengthens advocacy against proposed EfW facility
Council strengthens advocacy against proposed EfW facility

Rural

News

Export lambs top $410 a head at Forbes sales

Market reports from Meat and Livestock Australia
Export lambs top $410 a head at Forbes sales
Export lambs top $410 a head at Forbes sales
Rural

Parkes teacher a RAS Champion

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

Best put to test in Eugowra as Eugowra hosts State utility dog championships

Local contender Kevin Howell with Karana Nulla made the top 10 in the open championship.
Best put to test in Eugowra as Eugowra hosts State utility dog championships
Best put to test in Eugowra as Eugowra hosts State utility dog championships