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Community

Little stars, big honours at early childhood awards

Energy from Waste

Parkes Energy Recovery releases EIS

Energy from Waste

Council urges town to have its say on EIS

Parkes Shire Mayor Neil Westcott said this is the community's opportunity to review the proposal and make submissions

Emergency Services

Firefighters race against wind to contain fire

A big firefighting effort prevented a large crop fire from spreading further during strong winds

News

Storm knocks power out in parts of shire

Strong winds swept across the Parkes and Forbes shires last week leaving almost 1300 in the dark

Sport

Athletes shine at zone championships

Athletes from around the region descend on Parkes for Western Plains Zone Championships

News

Arts and Entertainment

Last days of Iconic 75 Exhibition

The Taking a Bow: Iconic 75 Exhibition runs until Saturday 14 November

Remembrance Day

Nurses who answered the call

Grace Linda Tomlinson was a nurse from Bogan Gate who served in World War 1

Rural

USBs help keep roads safe during harvest

Each year the Moving Harvest Machinery USB helps farmers and contract harvesters have all the relevant information

Letter to the editor

Reader urges community to look at EIS with open mind

Parkes reader urges community to ask questions and meet experts with an open mind following release of EIS

People and Lifestyle

A passion for food that never faded

Peter Ashcroft has been serving up food to the community for the last 40 years.

Rural

WIRES urges caution as hungry flying foxes move in search of food

Coastal food shortages could bring more flying foxes to the Central West.

Police and Courts

Social media helps round-up cattle

Ten head of cattle went missing in Trundle, a social media post helped to locate most of them

Events

What's on in and around Parkes

Your local and regional events guide

Sport

Golf

Ross blows locals away while Lachlan hits new heights at country champs

Ross Kirvesniemi's card threw-up a 21 point haul on the front 9 to help him win Saturday's stableford

Golf

Cunningham leads charge to help Parkes win shield

Parkes wins the veterans twin-towns shield by 213 points to Forbes' 202

Bowls

Plenty of chitchat and laughs between ends

This week's Parkes Women's Bowling Club report

Bowls

Let the good times roll at the Railway

Saturday's Mini Tournament saw an impressive 40 social bowlers take to the green at the Railway Bowling Club

Bowls

Taking sides: The East-West showdown is here

Which side will reign supreme in the East v West lawn bowls competition?

Bowls

Club buzzing with activity on Cup Day

The Parkes Bowling and Sports Club was buzzing with activity on Melbourne Cup Day

Regional

Emergency Services

Drivers urged to take care after a horror week on roads

Twelve people have died on NSW roads in eight days, police urging people to slow down and drive carefully

Politics and Government

Inquiry recommends pause on waste-to-energy projects

A NSW Upper House committee tabled its final report on Tuesday

News

Tarrawingee man charged after “targeted” attack on MP

The 43-year-old was set to appear at Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court tomorrow facing three charges

News

Community in shock as Haines’ condition remains critical

Mayor Irene Grant and community leaders grapple with shock after alleged attack on Helen Haines

News

Golden Highway focus of $1.7b roads fund

Governments to upgrade Newcastle to Dubbo route to Central West, as MP criticises "lack of vision" for Great Western Highway

News

Major investigation underway after Helen Haines struck outside Wangaratta office

A 43-year-old Tarrawingee man remains in custody on Monday night after "tragic" Wangaratta incident

People and Lifestyle

The extraordinary legacy of Jim Frecklington

Vale Jim Frecklington, the master craftsman from Peak Hill who leaves behind extraordinary royal legacy

Police and Courts

Billings intends to appeal 28-year sentence

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says it won't appeal Daniel Billings’ 28-year sentence but the killer indicates he will

People and Lifestyle

Hidden treasures wanted for Antiques Roadshow

Antiques Roadshow Australia is inviting Australians to submit their hidden treasures for appraisal

Community

Boost for volunteers as Tottenham builds on gym success

Three organisations in Parkes and two in Tottenham have been granted federal volunteer grants

News

Bringing Eugowra's stories back home

The Museum and Bushranger Centre set to reopen four years after flood

Parkes Elvis Festival

The King is on tour as town prepares for blockbuster festival

The 2027 Parkes Elvis Festival program has been launched and it promises to be the most significant in its history

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