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Pharmacy Interns Return To Central West

March 5, 2026

Passion for community pharmacy, and a desire to learn, has enticed a group of pharmacy interns to the New South Wales Central West for the next chapter of their professional development. New Zealand university graduates Ais­ling Casey (Life Pharmacy … Keep reading this article, click here...

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Pharmacy Interns Return To Central West

March 5, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Passion for community pharmacy, and a desire to learn, has enticed a group of pharmacy interns to the New South Wales Central West for the next chapter of their professional development. New Zealand … [Read More...]

C&S Stockfeed Supplies Drive Community-focused Success

March 5, 2026 By Roxane Manley

C&S Stockfeed Supplies is proudly owned and operated by Chris and Sharon Scott, a dedicated local couple passionate about supporting farmers, families and rural com­munities across the … [Read More...]

Parkes Shows Up In Support Of Adelaide Blunden

March 5, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Three year old Parkes girl Adelaide (Addy) Blunden, has recently been diagnosed with Metastic MYC-amplified Medulloblastoma. The condition is associated with poor prog­nosis and is often resistant to … [Read More...]

Licensed firearm dealers across NSW

March 5, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Licensed firearm dealers across NSW - many of them small, family-run businesses in regional communities - are facing significant financial pressure following the rapid introduction of new firearms … [Read More...]

Special Interests

Pharmacy Interns Return To Central West

March 5, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Passion for community pharmacy, and a desire to learn, has enticed a group of pharmacy interns to the New South Wales Central West for the next chapter of their professional development. New Zealand … [Read More...]

The Sneaky Thief Of Sight

March 5, 2026 By Roxane Manley

World Glaucoma Week 9-15 March Believe it or not, you may already have glaucoma and not know it. In fact, around half of all people with glaucoma are una­ware they have the condition. Glaucoma usually … [Read More...]

The Sneaky Thief Of Sight

March 5, 2026 By Roxane Manley

World Glaucoma Week 9-15 March Believe it or not, you may already have glaucoma and not know it. In fact, around half of all people with glaucoma are una­ware they have the condition. Glaucoma usually … [Read More...]

Knee & Hip OA Exercise Group

March 5, 2026 By Roxane Manley

This morning, I got a message from Dad. Not the usual “You home later?” or “Need anything from town?” message. This one was different. He’s finally coming across to my work… to do some exercise. (Not … [Read More...]

Sport

NPA NSW Lachlan Valley Branch Walks: Autumn Calender

March 5, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Wednesday 4 March Peak Hill Flora Reserve and Mine: 3kmeasy on track. Meet at Bushmans DamKelly Reserve cnr Thomas St and Peak HilRd at 9.00am. Leader Martin Bell 0429 346586. Saturday March 21 … [Read More...]

Henry Cross Selected To Represent Australia

February 26, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Parkes High student Henry Cross was noti­fied by Sqaush Australia in early February of his selection in the Australian Squad to take on New Zealand in the 2026 TransTasman Test Match from 10-11 April … [Read More...]

2026 Parkes Soccer Registrations Are Now Open

February 19, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Parkes District Amateur Soccer Associa­tion are looking forward to another suc­cessful and fun season. Registrations for all juniors (5 - 17 years) and ladies are open with an opportunity to receive a … [Read More...]

Pre-season Training Is Up And Running

February 12, 2026 By Roxane Manley

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What's On

Ongoing

Parkes Can Assist Bingo is on the second Tuesday of the month, 1pm at Parkes Sports and Bowling Club.

Ongoing

Parkes True Blue Linedancing every Monday morning 10am-12noon, upstairs of Parkes Services Club.

Ongoing

Parkes Ladies Lounge (Knit & Natter) every Tuesday 1-3pm, Community Hall, Rose St.

Ongoing

Red Cross Rooms serving teas and lunch the first Friday of each month.

Ongoing

Parkes Ukelele Players every Tuesday 7-9pm, Community Hall, Rose St.

Ongoing

Parkes Croquet 9:00 start every Saturday at Parkes Tennis Club.

Ongoing

Parkes Garden Club Meetings are held the second Saturday of each month.

Various venues, 2pm. For further information phone Joy on 0429 801 168.

Ongoing

Parkes Probus Club meet the second Friday of the month at Parkes Leagues Club at 10.30am. New members welcome. Contact Robyn 6862 1548.

Ongoing

Parkes Rotary Club meets each Monday night at Parkes Services Club at 6pm. New members welcome, contact Colin on 0458 439 075

Ongoing

Parkes Que Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at Parkes Services Club at 6:30pm. New members welcome. Contact Karen on 0411 099 432.

Ongoing

Parkes Day VIEW Club meets the first Tuesday of each month, 11:30am Coachman Hotel. Contact Wendy for more information 0497 017 459.

Ongoing

Parkes Community Choir meet weeks 1-8 of each school term at Parkes Public School Hall (off Hill Street) Thursdays 7 – 8:30pm.

Ongoing

Parkes Multicultural Art Group meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 10.30am. Marramarra Makerspace, Parkes Library. Contact Sonia 0400 990 001.

Ongoing

Alcoholics Anonymous – Meetings are AA and NA. Every Tuesday at 6pm at the Uniting Church Meeting Room

Ongoing

Parkes Red Cross tea rooms open first Friday of every month. Mixed sandwiches, slices and tea or coffee.

Ongoing

Peak Hill Men’s Shed Located at 66 Derribong St, Peak Hill. Open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am-12pm.

 

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