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Parkes Rotary celebrates 85 years

Parkes Rotary Club recently held their annual Changeover meeting. The Club during the year donated approximately $37,600, which was allocated to local and some International Rotary projects. Major donations included: Angel Flight $1,000, Careflight...

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19 Jul 2024

News

Health system is ‘breaking’ Parkes

Parkes mayor Neil Westcott has warned the NSW Legislative Assembly Select Committee on Remote, Rural and Regional Health that by year’s end a ‘broken’ Parkes may ‘hardly have a doctor’.Speaking when the committee met in Orange recently Cr Westcott...

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18 Jul 2024

News

Lachlan cricket juniors fight to final over of Bradman Cup contest

It took Hawkesbury until the final over to run down the 122 it needed for victory in the final of the Highlands District Cricket Association’s Bradman Cup against Lachlan Cricket Council’s juniors. Winning the toss and batting first Lachlan finished...

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05 Jun 2024

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Formal wear and memorabilia make a Titanic-themed night to remember at Niola

It was an affair to remember at BaptistCare Niola when staff and residents brought the feel of life on a cruise ship to the home for a day. It was an idea sparked by the residents who asked if they could have a dinner themed like they were on...

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13 May 2024

News

Anzac Day dawns in Parkes with moving service: Photos

A moving dawn service was held in Parkes on Anzac Day. An excellent turnout took part in the service with many organisations and residents taking part in the wreath laying service. Jenny Kingham was there to capture in film some of those who took party

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28 Apr 2024

News

Parkes gathers for Anzac Day march

Parkes commemorated those who have and continue to serve during the town’s Anzac Day dawn service and march. Jen Kingham was on hand to capture the faces in the crowd at the Dawn Service and those who marched to mark the occasion

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27 Apr 2024

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Police make murder arrest

A 29 year-old man faced Orange Court on Tuesday charged with the alleged murder of 28 year-old Molly Ticehurst in Forbes..Bail was formerly refused for Daniel Billings when his charges were mentioned. He was arrested at Fifield, about 100km from...

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25 Apr 2024

Sport

Purple patch of form for Jeffries

Parkes trainer Sharon Jeffries continued her purple patch of form at Monday’s Cowra Diggers Cup meeting

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05 Mar 2024

Sport

Dan Greef notches up a century of runs

Every Saturday morning at 8am between 30-70 people, walk, run, jog or volunteer at Northparkes Oval Parkrun. The October 7 parkrun was a special one for Dan Greef as he participated in his 100th event. This was doubly special as only a few weeks...

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21 Oct 2023

Sport

Aussie selections for Parkes hockey masters

Parkes was well represented at the Australian Women’s Masters Hockey Championships which were held in Perth from September 22 to 30. The NSW contingent arrived in Perth on October 18 and had three days of training before the championships...

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19 Oct 2023