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Tuesday, 3.02.2026

Breaking news - Parkes Champion-Post

Emergency Services

Woman suffers burns in gas bottle explosion

Woman suffers burns in gas bottle explosion
Woman suffers burns in gas bottle explosion
Trundle ABBA Festival

Dust off the flares, Trundle is ready to dance again

Dust off the flares, Trundle is ready to dance again
Dust off the flares, Trundle is ready to dance again
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
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
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
Council

Level 3 water restrictions for those on Forbes to Tottenham pipeline

Level 3 water restrictions effective immediately for those in the west and north west of the Parkes Shire
Level 3 water restrictions for those on Forbes to Tottenham pipeline
Level 3 water restrictions for those on Forbes to Tottenham pipeline

News

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
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
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
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
ATHLETICS

Vashti smashes javelin record at country titles

Athletes run, jump and throw their way through country championships, now off to regionals
Vashti smashes javelin record at country titles
Vashti smashes javelin record at country titles
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
Education

Remember road safety as our children return to school

Councils issue reminder with school to resume on Monday, 2 February
Remember road safety as our children return to school
Remember road safety as our children return to school

Sport

Golf

Pure perfection: Whitaker blitz in net stroke event

Parkes golf report by Peter Bristol and veterans golf report by John Dwyer
Pure perfection: Whitaker blitz in net stroke event
Pure perfection: Whitaker blitz in net stroke event
Bowls

Scorching week on the greens

Weekly Parkes Bowling and Sports Club report
Marty Tighe
Scorching week on the greens
Scorching week on the greens
RAILWAY BOWLS

Club Championships begin to shape-up

Despite scorching temperatures, a few committed bowlers braved the heat for a championship triples match
Andrew Trotman
Club Championships begin to shape-up
Club Championships begin to shape-up
Cricket

Boundary blitz in Super 8s grand final

The Tom Caldwell-led CMS side won the long weekend carnival
Boundary blitz in Super 8s grand final
Boundary blitz in Super 8s grand final
Australia Day

Fostering children's sport a lifetime passion for Greg

Greg Morrissey OAM was honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award on Australia Day
Fostering children's sport a lifetime passion for Greg
Fostering children's sport a lifetime passion for Greg
Australia Day

Living the dream: How our sport stars shined in 2025

Parkes' best sporting stars were recognised at the Australia Day Parkes Shire Sport Awards
Christine Little
Living the dream: How our sport stars shined in 2025
Living the dream: How our sport stars shined in 2025

Regional

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
Parkes Elvis Festival

Easy goin’ from the start: How teen rocker met local band

Parkes band Easy Goin' and teen rocker from Wollongong Ruben Aguilera struck up a near-instant friendship at last year's Elvis Festival
Christine Little
Easy goin’ from the start: How teen rocker met local band
Easy goin’ from the start: How teen rocker met local band
Parkes Elvis Festival

Teen rocker feels like a festival veteran

This is only Ruben Aguilera's second Parkes Elvis Festival and he looks right at home already
Christine Little
Teen rocker feels like a festival veteran
Teen rocker feels like a festival veteran

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

A record 17 new Australian citizens

This was Parkes' biggest citizenship ceremony to date
A record 17 new Australian citizens
A record 17 new Australian citizens
AUSTRALIA DAY

Parkes celebrates Australia Day

With temperatures soaring to 44.1 degrees, Parkes gathered in high spirits to celebrate Australia Day, enjoying a variety of events from kite festivals to car displays
Parkes celebrates Australia Day
Parkes celebrates Australia Day
Australia Day

Outstanding contributions to our arts community

Our Australia Day Cultural Awards recognise outstanding efforts this year
Outstanding contributions to our arts community
Outstanding contributions to our arts community
Australia Day

Emotions high as Mark named our top citizen

Emotions ran high on Australia Day as our best citizens and groups were recognised
Christine Little
Emotions high as Mark named our top citizen
Emotions high as Mark named our top citizen

Rural

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
Rural

Reforms prompt regional caution

Farmers, MPs say changes risk unintended consequences for lawful owners
Reforms prompt regional caution
Reforms prompt regional caution
Rural

Timing was everything in dry 2025

Crunching the numbers on the year's rainfall in our region
Christine Little
Timing was everything in dry 2025
Timing was everything in dry 2025