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Breaking news - Parkes Champion-Post
News
150-year-old 'bellringer's' tree bows out
ENERGY FROM WASTE
Farms 'not Sydney's dumping ground'
Police and Courts
Two face court after weapons, drugs allegedly seized
A 41-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman have been arrested after police searched properties near Forbes.
Arts and Entertainment
Another familiar face on Survivor
Another local who spent his teen years in Parkes appears on 2026 Survivor Redemption
Community
Seniors expo bursting with colour and it's just the start
The NSW Seniors Festival is in full swing in Parkes
Cricket
Lachlan are Western Zone champions
Lachlan Under 14s clinched the Western Zone championship with a 14-run victory over Bathurst
News
Letters to the editor
Parkes is missing a great opportunity
The Parkes Champion Post has received some more letters from readers this week
WHAT'S ON
What's on in and around Parkes
Your local and regional events guide
Community
Shows celebrate community, Young Women at zone finals
Three talented young women from Zone 6 will represent their communities at the prestigious Sydney Royal Easter Show
COUNTRY WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION
Policy and purpose: CWA leaders share insights at Forbes gathering
Oxley CWA hosted NSW CWA FACTS Day
Swimming
PBs at Country titles and state times for duo
Thomas Sanderson and Marcus Skinner have been busy competing in the pool
Madeline Blackstock
Environment
Summer rainfall nears 100mm below average
Dry temperatures and low rainfall form Parkes' 2025-26 summer
Madeline Blackstock
LOOKING AT LANDCARE
Come together at Homegrown event
Weekly Looking at Landcare column by Central West Lachlan Landcare
Marg Applebee
MARKET REPORTS
Yearling steers lift 10-15c/kg selling to 508c/kg
Weekly market reports from the Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange
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Sport
RAILWAY BOWLS
Social bowls continues strong roll up of numbers
Parkes Services Railway Bowling Club weekly report
Andrew Trotman
WOMEN'S BOWLS
A fitting final in ladies two-bowl pairs
The match of the day was the final of the ladies' two-bowl Pairs
Lea Orr
Golf
Championship favourites knocked out as semi-finals decided
Parkes Bowling and Sports Club news
Marty Tighe
Golf
Division three claim spot in CWDGA final
Weekly Parkes Golf Club and Veterans Golf reports
Peter Bristol, Barry Shine
Cricket
Cats vs Raptors for place in grand final
The Parkes under 17 team climbed to the top of the competition ladder following a forfeit from Forbes
SQUASH
Kross back in the green and gold
Regional
CENTRAL WEST ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
New mission back to the moon
Central West Astronomical Society talks about NASA’s new program to return humans to the moon
Events
SES Disaster Rescue Challenge heads to Parkes
NSW SES will host its 2026 Disaster Rescue Challenge in Parkes
TRUNDLE ABBA FESTIVAL
Trundle's main street to turn into Australia's widest dance floor
There's just over two months until ABBA is back in Trundle, here's an update of how it's going
Madeline Blackstock
Infrastructure and Transport
Road safety advocate shines light on very dangerous, underestimated risk
Parkes advocate drives road safety change during National Driver Fatigue Week
People and Lifestyle
Local connection to F100 through Captain Finn
The new plane donated to Parkes HARS has a special local connection
Madeline Blackstock
WHAT'S ON
What's on in and around Parkes
Your local and regional events guide
Community
F100 jet finds new home at Parkes HARS
QantasLink's Fokker F100 will now call the Parkes HARS Aviation Museum home
Arts and Entertainment
10 years in the making: Chef stars on Survivor
Parkes chef Faith Setiawan is one of the 24 players cast in the 2026 season of Australian Survivor
Energy from Waste
Chaffey supports council's concerns over EfW
Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey has shared concerns over EfW project proposed for Parkes
Council
Council votes to object Energy from Waste proposal
The mayor put forward a motion that passed unanimously at Parkes Shire Council's February meeting
Christine Little
Rural
When help keeps coming: Rural Aid’s impact on Peak Hill
Drought or floods, Rural Aid has been bringing recovery and hope back to Peak Hill farms for years
Christine Little
Rural
Weather whiplash: Rain brings region relief after heatwave
The region went from 40-plus degree heat to a soaking two weeks later
Opinion
Letters to the editor
Lack of due process of democracy
Reader believes council's EfW motion and amendments should have gone out to the community first
Letter to the Editor
Another contribution in the battle to save our environment
Former newspaper editor says it's important all views be aired on the Waste to Energy discussion
Have your say
Residents share their thoughts on Parkes' shopping scene
Parkes residents share their thoughts on social media since our special business coverage
Community
Community
Strength and resilience: Parkes Shire celebrates its women
It's NSW Women’s Week 2026 and International Women’s Day this Sunday
Events
Rotary to host international night to celebrate Harmony Day
Rotary is inviting residents who were born outside Australia to an International Night
Community
Reverend Steve's ministry begins in the Parkes Shire
A new Anglican minister commissioned for Parkes and Peak Hill
WHAT'S ON
What's on in and around Parkes
Your local and regional events guide
Rural
Infrastructure and Transport
Bogan Gate residents raise urgent concerns with Donato
Bogan Gate residents have met with Orange MP Phil Donato regarding a number of significant issues
LOOKING AT LANDCARE
Day of Landcare events a success
Weekly Central West Lachlan Landcare, Looking at Landcare Column
Marg Applebee
MARKET REPORTS
Yearling steers lift 8-12c/kg selling to 509c/kg
Weekly market reports from the Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange
