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New art for Parkes and Trundle Hospitals

There’s new art to enjoy on the walls of both Parkes and Trundle hospitals this month as Arts OutWest revamps the changing collections at the health services. Art displayed in hospitals is part of Arts OutWest’s ongoing arts and health program and...

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09 Aug 2024

News

Celebrate national tree day

Parkes Shire Council, in collaboration with Central West Lachlan Landcare and Planet Ark, is celebrating National Tree Day on Sunday, July 28, 10am to 12pm. The event will take place at the Parkes Wetlands on Akuna Road, adjacent to the Parkes...

Brendan McCool >

25 Jul 2024

News

Man charged after investigation into serious single-vehicle crash

A man has been charged following a single-vehicle crash in the Central West earlier this year. Emergency services were called to Bindogundra Road, Parkes, about 10.50pm on Friday, February 2, 2024, following reports of a single-vehicle crash...

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24 Jul 2024

Sport

Parkes ladies are Masters at the game of hockey

Parkes’ NSW representatives have returned from the 2024 Australian Masters Hockey Championships held in Sydney with a swag of medals. Casey Miles led the charge in the Over 34s division, securing a hard-earned bronze medal for NSW after a thrilling...

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18 Jul 2024

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Get ready for return of Tullamore Show

Show season is almost upon us and the Tullamore Show is set to start the show season in the Parkes Shire on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10. This year it is expected to be bigger and better, with a larger amount of prize money for...

Brendan McCool >

18 Jul 2024

News

Show returns to Trundle

Show season is kicking off around the region with Trundle gearing up for the annual Trundle Show on Tuesday, August 13 and Wednesday, August 14. Trundle Show President Heather Earney said the show schedule is about to go to print and will be...

Brendan McCool >

11 Jul 2024

Sport

On the bowling green

By Marty TigheThe Minor Pairs Championship continued last week with one match played between Mark Glasheen and Mal Porter against Mike Valentine and Marty Tighe. The two Lead Bowlers, Mark and Mike, were in great form and had a good contest against...

Brendan McCool >

11 Jul 2024

Sport

On the bowling greens

Railway BowlsBy Paul Lewin. Hello BowlersOn Wednesday, June 19 we had 22 swinging arms rolling bowls in Social Bowls. Winners were Gene Rapp and Bob Freeman winning 15+13. Runners Up were Dave Johnson, Bruce Jones and Myra Townsend winning 15+11...

Brendan McCool >

27 Jun 2024

News

Nothing dull about Parkes Que Club

“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”, they say - but there’s nothing dull about our Que-ties. We are fortunate in having three fine painters in our Club, and, with the help of other not so artistic members, they give painting lessons to some...

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27 Jun 2024

Sport

Central West CrossFitters step up to international challenge

Four Central West residents have recently returned from Queensland where they competed in an international CrossFit event, Oceania region. Forbes’ Taylah Hemming, Parkes’ Aimee Schmidt and Orange’s Lachlan Harris and Alan Mann competed in the Outside...

Brendan McCool >

19 Jun 2024