Sunday the 19th of November was a big day for NSW RFS - Parkes Headquarters Brigade. At 12:08pm they were called to attend a grass fire on Staircase Road. Which is situated approximately 15 km east of Parkes. All trucks responded as well as crews … Keep reading this article, click here...
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School’s Out! Graduates Reminded ‘Don’t #uck With A Truck’ When Travelling To Schoolies Events Across Australia
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is reminding school leavers of the importance of sharing the road safely with trucks, ahead of graduation festivities over the coming weeks. A recent … [Read More...]

Chef’s Kiss: Brain-Friendly Cake Shines Light On Cognitive Decline
It’s a no-brainer that food is very important for a person’s brain health. UNSW’s food and health expert, Professor Johannes le Coutre, and Director of UNSW’s Ageing Futures Institute and Senior … [Read More...]

Divide Between The Central West And East
The Albanese Government’s announcement to completely axe the Great Western Highway (GWH) project has been met with great disappointment. Upper House MP Sam Farraway has gone ahead and slammed the … [Read More...]

Improved Domestic Violence Website
Content warning: This article contains information some readers may find distressing as it refers to family, domestic and sexual violence. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has … [Read More...]
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School’s Out! Graduates Reminded ‘Don’t #uck With A Truck’ When Travelling To Schoolies Events Across Australia
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is reminding school leavers of the importance of sharing the road safely with trucks, ahead of graduation festivities over the coming weeks. A recent … [Read More...]

Chef’s Kiss: Brain-Friendly Cake Shines Light On Cognitive Decline
It’s a no-brainer that food is very important for a person’s brain health. UNSW’s food and health expert, Professor Johannes le Coutre, and Director of UNSW’s Ageing Futures Institute and Senior … [Read More...]

Divide Between The Central West And East
The Albanese Government’s announcement to completely axe the Great Western Highway (GWH) project has been met with great disappointment. Upper House MP Sam Farraway has gone ahead and slammed the … [Read More...]

Improved Domestic Violence Website
Content warning: This article contains information some readers may find distressing as it refers to family, domestic and sexual violence. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has … [Read More...]
Sport

Latest Recipients Of Sports Grant Funding Announced
CMOC-Northparkes Mines (Northparkes) and Parkes Shire Council have announced the successful applicants from the latest round of the Sports Grants Funding Program. Mayor of Parkes Shire, Cr Neil … [Read More...]

Official Parkes Sharks Swimming Club
It was great to be able to welcome Chris Myers from Swimming NSW on deck this morning to check out the coaches and swimmers A reminder club members there are plenty of carnivals coming up over the … [Read More...]

Parkes District Junior Cricket
Western Zone Junior Cricket Competition resumes this weekend. After a short break, all age divisions are back in action this Sunday 12th November. Under 12’s will take on Orange at Jack Brabham Park … [Read More...]

Parkes and District Darts
Parkes Darts Triples Championship Results 2023 Winners: Peta Barnes, Darrell Bailey & Dave Rogan R/UP: Liam Lewis, Hans Christensen & Paul Lucas Thank you to all that showed up great games … [Read More...]
What's On
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 Que Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at Parkes Services Club at 6:30pm. New members welcome. Contact Kath on 0428 388 595. |
Ongoing |
Parkes Evening VIEW Club meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm contact Janet on 0419474158 for further information. |
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 |
Parkes Red Cross tea rooms open every Friday. Mixed sandwiches, slices and tea or coffee. |
Ongoing |
Parkes Camera Club meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday night of the month at 7pm at Neighbourhood Central. All welcome, contact cameraclubparkes@gmail.com |
Ongoing |
Parkes Shire Concert Band rehearses every Tuesday 7pm – 9pm during school term in the music room above the pool complex in Dalton Street. Contact music director Duncan Clement on 0405 035 164. |
05 Dec |
‘An Evening of Tales’ at the Parkes Library on Tuesday 5th December at 6:00pm for delightful tales with delicious food and wine. Call 6861 2309 to book. |