Events

PARKES ELVIS FESTIVAL

Hi-vis Elvii lead the way during street parade

WHAT'S ON

What's on in and around Parkes

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

PARKES ELVIS FESTIVAL

Tickets in demand for 2027 festival

Parkes Elvis Festival director Brendan Shipley said this year's festival was fantastic

AUSTRALIA DAY

Parkes celebrates Australia Day

With temperatures soaring to 44.1 degrees, Parkes gathered in high spirits to celebrate Australia Day, enjoying a variety of events from kite festivals to car displays

Australia Day

Living the dream: How our sport stars shined in 2025

Parkes' best sporting stars were recognised at the Australia Day Parkes Shire Sport Awards

PARKES ELVIS FESTIVAL

Hound dogs kings of bark n roll

Maverick and Millie emerged victorious at the Parkes Elvis Festival's Hound Dog Competition

Australia Day

Emotions high as Mark named our top citizen

Emotions ran high on Australia Day as our best citizens and groups were recognised

Events

Hi-vis Elvii lead the way during street parade

What's on in and around Parkes

What is that strange light in the night sky?

Tickets in demand for 2027 festival

Parkes celebrates Australia Day

Living the dream: How our sport stars shined in 2025

Hound dogs kings of bark n roll

Emotions high as Mark named our top citizen

Rufous Whistler – arrival of a summer songbird

Bombers go back-to-back in A grade

“No stone unturned” – Police committed to the long-haul in manhunt

Start your engines, Wilby Drags are back

Beautiful You Cancer Charity High Tea Fundraiser brings support and style to Wangaratta