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Emergency Services

Man trapped in creek for three days

Police and Courts

Man charged with allegedly possessing child abuse, bestiality material

A Parkes Shire man has been charged with allegedly possessing child abuse, bestiality material

Police and Courts

Five days of double demerits for Easter

It's almost Easter and double demerit points will apply on NSW roads

Rugby League

Rams blitz Titans to secure Country Champs three-peat

Teagan Smede from Parkes scores a try to help win the Women’s Country Championships

Rugby League

SG Ball season debut for MacGregor

News

Community

Oxley CWA: Craft and cookery skills on display

Oxley Group CWA news

Youth

Inspirational young people address Lions Youth of Year Quest

Coco Byrnes is our Lions Youth of the Year

Community

Pigs race towards cause raising $20k

The Wild Sows have raised more than $20k for Wings 4 Kidz at their pig races event

Events

Discover Parkes at centre open day

Henry Parkes Centre is having an open day and it's free entry for all

Arts and Entertainment

Shrink Your Footprint by turning waste into art

Get ready for the 2026 Waste 2 Art competition this May, with the theme Shrink Your Footprint

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

Events

What's on in and around Parkes

Your local and regional events guide

Arts and Entertainment

Goonrey down to final seven in Survivor fight for $500k

Jackson Goonrey from Parkes is among the last seven Survivors in the reality game show

Sport

Bowls

Women's fours championships underway

Women's Parkes Bowling and Sports Club's Fours Championships get underway

Sport

From tiny tots to masters, gala day is a success

Parkes Little Athletics hosted their annual Gala Day joined by athletes across the region

Golf

Big fields for local competitions

Both Saturday's stableford and the Parkes Ladies Open at the Parkes Golf Club attracted big numbers

Bowls

Trotman attends NSW Champions of Champions

The latest news from the Parkes Services Railway Bowling Club

Bowls

Epic battle as pair snatch stunning comeback win

Game of the day was between Joe Davies and Gary McPhee against Jo Simpson and Steve Ryan

Soccer

Raptors to keep kicking goals thanks to business

Parkes Leagues Club generously donates funds to a local soccer team

Regional

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

News

Parkes feels impact of Boorowa earthquake

Boorowa records magnitude 4.4 earthquake at a depth of 8km

Police and Courts

$250k reward offered as manhunt for Ingram continues

Police are hoping a $250,000 reward will encourage anyone with information to come forward

Events

Tick for $20,000 to go towards ABBA Festival

Council has approved $20,000 from the Trundle Town Improvement Reserve to go to ABBA Festival

Infrastructure and Transport

Every section of Inland Rail in NSW now approved

The approval of the last 15km of the Inland Rail line in NSW marks a significant milestone

Rural

Chaffey calls for immediate action to ensure fuel supply for our farmers

Pressure is growing for the government to support those in regional areas, particularly our farmers

Infrastructure and Transport

Diesel in demand as panic fuels crisis

Diesel supplies in the Parkes Shire have been restocked but operators are unsure how long they'll last

Opinion

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

Letters to the editor

Parkes is missing a great opportunity

The Parkes Champion Post has received some more letters from readers this week

Community

Donato honours 18 from Parkes at electorate awards

There were 18 individuals and organisations from Parkes recognised out of 97 at the Orange Community Recognition Awards

Community

Great turnout at ministry's new headquarters launch

Promise Faith Centre Churches International has officially launched its new headquarters in the Parkes Shire

Community

Tribute to Eva as town rallies for family

The parents of Eva-Jean Taylor have been overwhelmed by the kindness and support of the community

Community

Meaningful moments to recognise International Women's Day

A team of ladies from Northparkes Operations came together to recognise International Women's Day

Rural

News

Bush fire danger period comes to a close

As the Bush Fire Danger Period concludes for most of NSW, fire agencies are set to ramp up hazard reduction activities

Events

Trundle, where engines and heritage roar to life

Trundle Showground hosted the town's annual Trundle Back In Time event

Police and Courts

Rural crime team warns of fuel theft

Police are warning of possible fuel thefts after 800 litres of diesel was stolen from a property in the Central West

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