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Events

Abba-solutely fabba-ulous: Trundle Festival makes spectacular return

News

Regional MPs criticise decision to halt Inland Rail build beyond Parkes

Emergency Services

Firefighter recruits reflect on first year as station opens to public

There will be an open day at the Parkes Fire Station this Saturday

Community

Royal Far West feels at home in Parkes

Royal Far West's connection to Parkes runs deep, its Ride for Country Kids begins here on 17 May

News

Police seize $250,000 in allegedly illegal cigarettes, e-cigarettes

Police have allegedly located approximately 89,380 cigarettes, 250 loose tobacco pouches, and more than 500 e-cigarettes.

News

Wet weather sparks early-morning outages

Monday morning rain in Parkes welcomed but it caused a few blackouts in town

News

Community

Tournament success as numbers grow at bridge

Numbers at Parkes Bridge have been growing, with the club hosting its first major tournament for 2026

News

Community invited to explore truth and misinformation

A Matter of Facts workshop based on the ABC TV docuseries is taking place in Parkes

Emergency Services

Get ready for storms, floods with the SES

Parkes SES is hosting a Get Ready Workshop this Saturday

Education

Youth actor auditions for driver program on again

Our councils are on the search once again for youth actors to star in this year's NOT A STATISTIC! Youth Driver Education Program

News

Crack down on fuel reporting failures

The proposed laws will penalise service stations that fail to report accurate fuel prices and availability

News

State shortlisting solutions for Mitchells Causeway

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.

News

Be part of it: Homegrown stallholder EOIs open soon

Looking at Landcare with Marg Applebee

Sport

Bumper weekend of sport as state hockey titles bring major boost to Parkes

Parkes is gearing up to host multiple home games this weekend, including the NSW Under 14 Field State Hockey Championships

Cricket

Rabbits find their burrow as funding adds up for bright sporting future in Bogan Gate

More than $1.1 million in grant funding has been secured for the Bogan Gate Recreation Reserve

Rugby Union

Four Boars on debut in first grade

In an exciting start to the 2026 season, the Parkes Boars had four debutants in first grade

Golf

Fletcher fires and Wilkie flies as finals loom at PGC

It was a big day at the Parkes Golf Club on Saturday with a Stableford and third round of club championships

Hockey

Under 14s show grit and growth at state titles

Parkes' Under 14 Boys notched three victories at this year's NSW U14s Hockey Championships

Bowls

Big numbers bring bowling buzz on ANZAC Day

42 bowlers rolled-up for the Railway Bowling Club's ANZAC Day mini tournament

Regional

Events

ABBA Festival returns this weekend

Mamma Mia! The 2026 Trundle ABBA Festival is finally here after the beloved event was cancelled last year

Infrastructure and Transport

Solar hybrid farm leading the charge in a national first

Parkes will soon host the country's first large-scale solar and battery hybrid power plant

News

Time’s up for daylight saving, says campaigner

Long-time advocate Judy O’Brien calls on the government to end daylight saving time for good

Energy from Waste

Parliamentary Inquiry comes to Parkes

A public hearing and forum are coming to Parkes as part of the Parliamentary Inquiry on Proposed Energy from Waste Facilities

Central West Astronomical Society

Easter moons and blood moons

The CWAS will be meeting a week later this month on Monday, 13 April at the Parkes Radio Telescope Visitor Centre

Tourism

Other ways to Parkes

Parkes Shire Council joins Other Ways to the West campaign to encourage travellers to still visit the region

Events

ABBA show will go on amid fuel concerns

Trundle ABBA Festival organisers encourages fans to plan ahead because "Trundle wants you here"

News

Energy from Waste project now state significant

Energy from Waste facility proposed for Parkes is now a State Significant Development

Community

Team spirit wins All Abilities Swimming Carnival

Currajong All Abilities Swimming Carnival is now in its 12th year, see who took out top honours

Madeline Blackstock

Team spirit wins All Abilities Swimming Carnival

News

Diesel prices in Parkes hit high $2.80s

Diesel prices in Parkes are now between 283.5 and 285.9 cents a litre

People and Lifestyle

Small plastic, big problem: Art makes waste visible

See Shani Nottingham's exhibit at the Grenfell Art Gallery until 8 April

Madeline Blackstock

Small plastic, big problem: Art makes waste visible

News

Mining spending and jobs hit new records in Central West

Mining companies have supported more than 6506 jobs in the Central West

Opinion

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

Letter to the Editor

General manager responds to Mr Dunford's letter

Parkes Shire Council General Manager Kent Boyd has responded to Geoff Dunford's letter published on 26 February

Community

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