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Community
Donation dumping leaves Vinnies volunteers frustrated
Education
See who started kindy this year, part 1
News
Peak Hill sweats through hottest January day in 60 years
The heatwave at the end of January was record-breaking for Peak Hill
Christine Little
AUSTRALIA DAY
Farmer, volunteer is Trundle's Citizen of the Year
Trundle's Citizen of the Year Ben Kerin is one of Trundle's many volunteers
Madeline Blackstock
Education
Work on new preschool officially begins
Work on the new preschool at Parkes East Public School has officially begun with ground broken
Christine Little
Emergency Services
Woman suffers burns in gas bottle explosion
The woman from Parkes was airlifted to Sydney in a serious condition on Friday night
News
Arts and Entertainment
No CATs but still a record year
There may not have been any CAT Awards but it was still a record year for the Parkes M and D
Community
Calling young artists to help with new wetlands signs
Infrastructure and Transport
Telstra expands 4G capacity in Peak Hill and preps area for future 5G
Telstra is upgrading the mobile base station that services Peak Hill this week
Trundle ABBA Festival
Dust off the flares, Trundle is ready to dance again
The Trundle ABBA Festival is back in the main street, tickets on sale now, don't miss out
Madeline Blackstock
Events
Pedalling for country kids through the central west
Royal Far west's Ride for Country Kids is coming to Parkes and Forbes
Madeline Blackstock
People and Lifestyle
Ida's 100 years of faith, family, farming, community
Ida McIntyre has spent her whole life in the Parkes Shire, she celebrated her 100th birthday on 28 January
Madeline Blackstock
Environment
Efforts to remove invasive tree from shire
Parkes Shire Council is urging residents to lookout for this invasive tree in the shire
Council
Financial assistance for community groups
Council is helping community groups with two types of financial assistance
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Golf
Whitaker boys put together unbeatable scores
Weekly Parkes Golf Club and Veterans Golf reports
Peter Bristol, John Dwyer
RAILWAY BOWLS
Trotman, Barnard to face-off in final
Weekly Parkes Services Railway Bowling Club report
Andrew Trotman
Bowls
Peak Hill take out NSW Aboriginal Bowls Tournament
Peak Hill bowlers clinched victory at the 2026 New South Wales Aboriginal Bowls Tournament, winning all nine games
PARKRUN
James completes 250 parkruns, Parkes celebrates five years of parkrun
Northparkes Oval Parkrun share James Rooney's parkrun milestone of 250 parkruns
Cricket
West Wyalong ends Bogan Gate's Grinsted Cup reign
Parkes the next challenger
Bowls
A cool roll on refurbished green
The weekly Parkes Women's Bowling and Sport Club report
Lea Orr
Regional
PARKES ELVIS FESTIVAL
Hi-vis Elvii lead the way during street parade
Evolution Mining Northparkes Operations street parade a success
CENTRAL WEST ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
What is that strange light in the night sky?
CWAS welcomes you to their first meeting of 2026 on 6 February at the Parkes Services Club
Alex Abbey
PARKES ELVIS FESTIVAL
Tickets in demand for 2027 festival
Parkes Elvis Festival director Brendan Shipley said this year's festival was fantastic
Politics and Government
'Parkes not the place': Donato says no to Energy from Waste
Orange MP Phil Donato has publicly declared his position on Energy from Waste after visiting a facility in Western Australia
Parkes Elvis Festival
Love for Elvis lingers on long after festival
26,000 Elvis fans are estimated to have filled the streets of Parkes to celebrate five unforgettable days
Parkes Elvis Festival
Dean Z is back: First details of 2027 festival already revealed
Exciting headline act and a collaboration with Universal Pictures have been revealed for next year's festival
PARKES ELVIS FESTIVAL
Parkes Dance Co smash rock n roll competition
The 2026 Parkes Elvis Festival saw local dance studios, including Parkes Dance Co and Parkes School of Dance, dominate the Rock n Roll competition with impressive performances and numerous awards
Parkes Elvis Festival
Two sizzling days, Taurean the Ultimate king
Parkes Elvis Festival
Luana our first international Miss Priscilla
Luana Bugeja from Malta was crowned the 2026 Miss Priscilla
Christine Little
Parkes Elvis Festival
Can’t Help Falling in Love with Elvis parade
All the love from this year's Parkes Elvis Festival street parade part 2
Parkes Elvis Festival
Parade spreads love, one step at a time
All the love from this year's Parkes Elvis Festival street parade. Here's part 1
Parkes Elvis Festival
Easy goin’ from the start: How teen rocker met local band
Parkes band Easy Goin' and teen rocker from Wollongong Ruben Aguilera struck up a near-instant friendship at last year's Elvis Festival
Christine Little
Opinion
Letters to the Editor
Readers talk council practices and Energy from Waste
Parkes readers talk council compliance and Energy from Waste
Letter to the Editor
'It's natural to ask questions' says farmer on EfW
Parkes Shire farmer responds to EfW letter
Letters to the Editor
Energy from Waste discussions
Readers continue to share their thoughts on Energy from Waste debate
Community
LOOKING AT LANDCARE
Commitment to environment earns Margot Australia Day honour
Margot Jolly, chair of Central West Lachlan Landcare, has been awarded the Parkes Shire Environmental Citizen of the Year
Marg Applebee
WHAT'S ON
What's on in and around Parkes
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People and Lifestyle
A record 17 new Australian citizens
This was Parkes' biggest citizenship ceremony to date
Australia Day
Fostering children's sport a lifetime passion for Greg
Greg Morrissey OAM was honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award on Australia Day
Rural
MARKET REPORTS
Lamb prices rise, extra heavyweights range from $320 to $370/head
Weekly market reports from the Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange
Rural
Peak Hill crop is best in the west
The state’s leading wheat growers have been unveiled
Rural
Reforms prompt regional caution
Farmers, MPs say changes risk unintended consequences for lawful owners
