Grants to fund workshops, extend outdoor photo trail

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Jul 11 2025 Updated 10 hours ago

Mid West Media

Cr Bill Jayet, Peak Hill Show president Benjamin Stanford, Deputy Mayor Marg Applebee, Peak Hill Show secretary Stephanie Williams, Parkes Community Arts chair Deb Jones and Mayor Neil Westcott at the grant ceremony. PHOTO: Parkes Shire Council

Extending Parkes' outdoor photo trail and a series of creative workshops as part of the 120th Peak Hill Show are what the latest round of cultural grants will fund.

Parkes Shire Council announced its successful recipients of a Parkes Shire Cultural Grant on 1 July - $10,000 split between Parkes Community Arts and the Peak Hill Pastoral Agricultural and Horticultural Association.

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