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Thursday, 13.08.2026

Breaking news - Parkes Champion-Post

Police and Courts

Two arrested after spate of break-ins

Two arrested after spate of break-ins
Two arrested after spate of break-ins
News

Trump turns spotlight on Sunrise Mine

Trump turns spotlight on Sunrise Mine
Trump turns spotlight on Sunrise Mine
News

From battlefield to museum: Iconic Huey's 1000km trek to Parkes

A Bell UH-1H Iroquois helicopter used in the Vietnam War made a 1000km trek on the back of a truck to Parkes
From battlefield to museum: Iconic Huey's 1000km trek to Parkes
From battlefield to museum: Iconic Huey's 1000km trek to Parkes
Events

Showtime in the Parkes Shire

New attractions will star at Tullamore and Trundle shows as show season gets underway
Showtime in the Parkes Shire
Showtime in the Parkes Shire
News

Do the Distance for our shire's cancer patients

Can you Do the Distance challenge and raise money for Parkes and Peak Hill Can Assist branches?
Do the Distance for our shire's cancer patients
Do the Distance for our shire's cancer patients
Police and Courts

Police appeal to public after fuel trailer, tools stolen

A $30,000 custom, dual-axle fuel trailer carrying diesel are among several items reported stolen from a home in Parkes
Police appeal to public after fuel trailer, tools stolen
Police appeal to public after fuel trailer, tools stolen

News

Community

Gardeners warm-up at winter meeting

This month's Parkes Garden Club report
Gardeners warm-up at winter meeting
Gardeners warm-up at winter meeting
Education

New SES base to host mock crash

The Youth Driver Mock Crash Demonstration returns but at a new venue in the new Parkes SES Headquarters
New SES base to host mock crash
New SES base to host mock crash
Community

Geoff to lead Rotary, club raises $35k

The annual Rotary Changeover Dinner appoints the next president for the coming year
Geoff to lead Rotary, club raises $35k
Geoff to lead Rotary, club raises $35k
Community

Why Que? It's fun with funds for good causes

You can be part of the special work Parkes Que Club does too
Why Que? It's fun with funds for good causes
Why Que? It's fun with funds for good causes
Community

When help arrives: How Can Assist supports locals

Maria Harrison is the welfare officer at Peak Hill Can Assist, giving back 10 years now to the charity that helped her family
When help arrives: How Can Assist supports locals
When help arrives: How Can Assist supports locals
News

Wine Show tops 500 entries

Get your tickets for the public tasting night and presentation dinner with NSW Small Winemakers wine show.
Wine Show tops 500 entries
Wine Show tops 500 entries
Events

What's on in and around Parkes

What's on in and around Parkes
What's on in and around Parkes
Police and Courts

DV operation ends with 24 arrests across region

The Domestic and Family Violence Command led a coordinated operation across the western region
DV operation ends with 24 arrests across region
DV operation ends with 24 arrests across region

Sport

AFL

Panthers one win from grand final

The Parkes Panthers are guaranteed at least two appearances come finals which includes a shot at making the grand final
Panthers one win from grand final
Panthers one win from grand final
Bowls

First and second round wins at state playoffs

This week's Parkes Women's Bowling Club report
First and second round wins at state playoffs
First and second round wins at state playoffs
Golf

Davies back to his best in Forbes win

Forbes were too strong for an under-manned Parkes in the twin-towns veterans golf competition
Davies back to his best in Forbes win
Davies back to his best in Forbes win
Athletics

Exciting change for athletics club

The town now officially boasts a Parkes and District Athletics Centre
Exciting change for athletics club
Exciting change for athletics club
Golf

Green edges Magill for medal victory

Club captain John Green won Parkes Golf Club's August Monthly Medal on Saturday
Green edges Magill for medal victory
Green edges Magill for medal victory
Hockey

For the love of hockey: Dedicated volunteers honoured with NSW Awards

Two hockey volunteers have been recognised for their tireless dedication to the sport at the Hockey NSW Awards
For the love of hockey: Dedicated volunteers honoured with NSW Awards
For the love of hockey: Dedicated volunteers honoured with NSW Awards

Regional

Emergency Services

NSW to roll-out new model for mental health emergencies

A new statewide health-led response model will connect people with a dedicated team of mental health experts
NSW to roll-out new model for mental health emergencies
NSW to roll-out new model for mental health emergencies
News

Salvos call for urgent action as homelessness reaches record levels

This Homelessness Week The Salvation Army is calling on governments, communities for urgent act
Salvos call for urgent action as homelessness reaches record levels
Salvos call for urgent action as homelessness reaches record levels
Council

Exciting long-term vision for Henry Parkes Centre

The draft masterplan for the Henry Parkes Centre has been revealed and is on public exhibition
Exciting long-term vision for Henry Parkes Centre
Exciting long-term vision for Henry Parkes Centre
Events

Dean Z concerts smash festival ticket records

Dean Z’s premier concerts are the fastest‑selling shows in Parkes Elvis Festival history
Dean Z concerts smash festival ticket records
Dean Z concerts smash festival ticket records
News

Local wins $3 million with Keno

A local man is $3 million richer after winning Keno at the Forbes Sports and Recreation Club
Local wins $3 million with Keno
Local wins $3 million with Keno
Politics and Government

Chaffey: Sign petition to reverse Inland Rail decision

Federal Member MP Jamie Chaffey held a community meeting regarding the decision to stop Inland Rail north of Parkes
Chaffey: Sign petition to reverse Inland Rail decision
Chaffey: Sign petition to reverse Inland Rail decision
News

Cabonne seeks disaster-ready funding for flood warning

The council has applied for $1.159m and agreed to contribute $289,000
Cabonne seeks disaster-ready funding for flood warning
Cabonne seeks disaster-ready funding for flood warning
News

Phones across Australia to sound in national emergency alert test

Every compatible mobile phone will receive an alert as part of a national emergency test called AusAlert
Phones across Australia to sound in national emergency alert test
Phones across Australia to sound in national emergency alert test
Infrastructure and Transport

Central West leaders call for bigger vision

The Joint Organisation of Councils renewed calls for upgrades to the city-central west route
Central West leaders call for bigger vision
Central West leaders call for bigger vision
Council

Top regional honour for Brodie

Assistant engineering surveyor Brodie Gibson is the 2026 Regional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
Top regional honour for Brodie
Top regional honour for Brodie
News

Remembering Sam Neill and his connection to Parkes

The Dish star and renowned New Zealand actor Sam Neill died on 13 July at 78
Remembering Sam Neill and his connection to Parkes
Remembering Sam Neill and his connection to Parkes
News

High prices fuel frustration

Parkes was the fourth most expensive town in the state to buy unleaded fuel on Tuesday
High prices fuel frustration
High prices fuel frustration

Opinion

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
Letters to the Editor

The unfinished business of our show

This week's letters that were submitted to the Champion Post

Community

Community

Lending a hand to locals impacted by cancer

Did you know Parkes Can Assist has a shop that uses the funds raised to help local people impacted by cancer?
Lending a hand to locals impacted by cancer
Lending a hand to locals impacted by cancer
Community

Lumps of porridge in space

This week Central West Astronomical Society looks at groups of stars called clusters, within our own Milky Way galaxy
Lumps of porridge in space
Lumps of porridge in space
Community

Funding opportunities for rural community halls

An overall pool of $100,000 is available through Rabobank’s Rural Community Hub Program
Funding opportunities for rural community halls
Funding opportunities for rural community halls
Community

Silver finish caps memorable Nations campaign

Parkes PCYC collected two silver medals in gymnastics and had two teams in the rugby league prelims in the 2026 Nations of Origin
Silver finish caps memorable Nations campaign
Silver finish caps memorable Nations campaign

Rural

Events

Bush traditions take centre stage at Adavale hall

It was a memorable evening of country hospitality at the Adavale Lane Community Hall Bush Dance, Dinner and Poetry Night
Bush traditions take centre stage at Adavale hall
Bush traditions take centre stage at Adavale hall
Rural

More dogs, more days for Tullamore trial

Entries are up as this year's Tullamore Sheep Dog Trials are held over four days
More dogs, more days for Tullamore trial
More dogs, more days for Tullamore trial
News

Free webinar helps farmers understand RIC loan

Get RIC Ready: Free webinar helps farmers understand if a RIC loan is right for their business.
Free webinar helps farmers understand RIC loan
Free webinar helps farmers understand RIC loan