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Wednesday, 3.06.2026

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News

June long weekend is here: What's on in and around Parkes

June long weekend is here: What's on in and around Parkes
June long weekend is here: What's on in and around Parkes
Sport

State champions on home turf

State champions on home turf
State champions on home turf
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
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
Sport

Trundle trio throw their way to national, international podiums

Three young athletes from Trundle have made their mark, winning medals at the prestigious Oceania and Australian Athletics Championships
Madeline Blackstock
Trundle trio throw their way to national, international podiums
Trundle trio throw their way to national, international podiums
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

News

News

Agricultural history lives on at anniversary Golden Plough

Peak Hill turned on near-perfect conditions for the historic event.
Agricultural history lives on at anniversary Golden Plough
Agricultural history lives on at anniversary Golden Plough
News

Parkes, get ready for annual bulky waste clean-up

Parkes, get ready for annual bulky waste clean-up
Parkes, get ready for annual bulky waste clean-up
News

Vintage Vegas is theme for 2026 Gooloogong Esky Ball

Vintage Vegas is theme for 2026 Gooloogong Esky Ball
Vintage Vegas is theme for 2026 Gooloogong Esky Ball
News

Council receives 90-plus submissions on Bushman's Dam flood repair design

Following strong community feedback Parkes Shire Council will revise the design for the Bushman's Dam Flood Repair Project.
Council receives 90-plus submissions on Bushman's Dam flood repair design
Council receives 90-plus submissions on Bushman's Dam flood repair design
News

Long weekend double demerits in force

Double demerits will be in operation from Friday 5 June until Monday 8 June inclusive.
Long weekend double demerits in force
Long weekend double demerits in force
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
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
Sport

More than a volunteer, Mr Leonard's quiet impact

After 30 years in the army, Ian Leonard returned to Trundle, channeling his dedication into volunteering, becoming a beloved athletics coach
Madeline Blackstock
More than a volunteer, Mr Leonard's quiet impact
More than a volunteer, Mr Leonard's quiet impact

Sport

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
Bowls

Harrison, Hill, Dunn first to advance to triples final

Last Saturday's mini tournament saw 16 bowlers compete, with Paul Townsend and Dave Littlewood claiming victory, edging out their rivals in a thrilling contest
Andrew Trotman
Harrison, Hill, Dunn first to advance to triples final
Harrison, Hill, Dunn first to advance to triples final
Sport

Grenfell hosts vets golfers for top day on course

Grenfell welcomed 51 players for the Lachlan Valley Veteran Golf Association's monthly competition, showcasing its well-maintained course and hospitality
Grenfell hosts vets golfers for top day on course
Grenfell hosts vets golfers for top day on course
Sport

Trio's haul of 86 points claims Saturday's game

Phill Smith, alongside Rob Rea and Nick Strudwick, delivered a stellar performance at the Billabong Creek Classic
Peter Bristol
Trio's haul of 86 points claims Saturday's game
Trio's haul of 86 points claims Saturday's game
Sport

Kirwan, Currey advance to minor pairs final

Robbie Hill, Brenton Nightingale, and Jay Kross claimed victory in Saturday's mini tournament, winning all three games with a +18 margin
Kirwan, Currey advance to minor pairs final
Kirwan, Currey advance to minor pairs final
Sport

From Parkes to green and gold

Jett Johnstone played in India with Aussie U18s, Toby Collins named in Australian U21s squad
Christine Little
From Parkes to green and gold
From Parkes to green and gold

Regional

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
News

Landslide victory for Farley

“We were confident we would win, but didn’t think it would be as big a margin as it was”
Sean Cunningham
Landslide victory for Farley
Landslide victory for Farley
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

Crack down on fuel reporting failures

The proposed laws will penalise service stations that fail to report accurate fuel prices and availability
Crack down on fuel reporting failures
Crack down on fuel reporting failures

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

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

'I Still Don't Really Believe It': Lucky Key Unlocks New Mazda

Young local David Murray says winning the brand-new Mazda still feels surreal.
'I Still Don't Really Believe It': Lucky Key Unlocks New Mazda
'I Still Don't Really Believe It': Lucky Key Unlocks New Mazda
Forbes Advocate

Peak Hill workshops cultivate new gardeners

Looking at Landcare with Marg Applebee
Peak Hill workshops cultivate new gardeners
Peak Hill workshops cultivate new gardeners
News

A look into maternity services at meeting

Two Parkes midwives were guest speakers at Parkes Que Club's meeting in May
A look into maternity services at meeting
A look into maternity services at meeting

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
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
News

Strength in store cattle sale at Forbes

Forbes' monthly store cattle sale has defied expectations, with support from buyers from Victoria and South Australia.
Strength in store cattle sale at Forbes
Strength in store cattle sale at Forbes