Left: Pictured is Bill Jayet who is an iconic performer with the Society and here he is performing his signature song from Oliver, Reviewing the Situation, with shots from his portrayal in 1984 and again in 2011. Right: Pictured are the girls do … Keep reading this article, click here...
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Parkes Takes Out Top Honours For Urban Heat Mapping At NSW Tidy Towns Awards
Parkes Shire Councillor Marg Applebee (left) with Her Excellency The Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC and PSC Manager Environment and Sustainability Michael Chambers at Keep Australia Beautiful NSW … [Read More...]

Experience The Magic Of The Annual Musica Arioso Showcase
Local talent and ex-students will perform at this years Musica Arioso Showcase. Pictured from left to right are Lexie Herden and Oscar Hendry; and members of H2O — Harrison Rowbotham, Harry Smede and … [Read More...]

Craft Corner’s Christmas Cracker Brings Community Together
Parkes Craft Corner is spreading a little extra Christmas cheer this year with its Christmas Cracker Hamper Raffle, thanks to the generosity of local businesses and the hard work of its volunteer … [Read More...]

Grant Funding Opportunity For Local Events As Council Offers Free Grants Workshop
Parkes Shire Council is encouraging local community groups and event organisers to apply for funding through Round 2 of its Events Financial Assistance Program (EFAP), with applications open from 19 … [Read More...]
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Experience The Magic Of The Annual Musica Arioso Showcase
Local talent and ex-students will perform at this years Musica Arioso Showcase. Pictured from left to right are Lexie Herden and Oscar Hendry; and members of H2O — Harrison Rowbotham, Harry Smede and … [Read More...]

Discover The Difference Of Australian Made With Haymes Paint
Whether you’re refreshing a single room, giving your home’s exterior a new lease on life or tackling a major renovation, your local Haymes Paint stockists have everything you need to bring your … [Read More...]

Parkes Que Club: Open Gardens & Markets Fundraiser
By Lynn Rogers
Pictured at a previous Open Gardens & Markets day, Que members ready to greet visitors at the racecourse: standing Janene Dwyer, Susan Ball, Judy Chambers, Kay Craft and sitting are Jill Crisp and … [Read More...]

Cheaper Power In The Parkes Electorate
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2026 Central West Car Club Charity Show ‘n Shine
Sponsored by the Parkes Leagues Club the Encouragement Award was presented to Luke Holland from Eugowra with his 1965 Ford F100. This year was our 22nd year for the Central West Car Club Charity Show … [Read More...]

400km For Ben: Louis Cherote’s Journey Of Love, Remembrance And Hope
From Left to right Michael Louis and David Cherote on the road. Right: Louis arriving 4.30pm Tuesday greeted by his major sponsor J&J Robertson Transport, John Robertson. At seventy years of age, … [Read More...]

This Saturday Is Mack’s Day Again
The old boys are encouraged to head to Spicer, pull on the boots and have a run. Pictured together from last year’s Mack’s Day were the Colts vs Macks Mates teams. Photo credit: Allan Ryan. This … [Read More...]

Regional Rugby League Community Fights To Save Women’s Competition
Lachlan District Women’s Rugby League played Woodbridge at Pioneer Oval, Parkes last weekend in 4 grades. Lachlan play Panorama Platypi in Parkes this Saturday. Players, parents, clubs and supporters … [Read More...]
What's On
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Parkes Garden Club AGM will be held at 2pm at 43/45 Thomas Street Parkes. |
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Parkes College For Seniors: Masonic Hall, Short St, Parkes. Activities include, low impact exercise classes Monday and Thursday 9-10am, dance class Wednesday 9-10am, walking Thursday 9-10am, yarn knit n natter Friday 10am. |
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Parkes Can Assist Bingo meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Parkes Bowling and Sports Club. |
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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. |
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Parkes True Blue Linedancing every Monday morning 10am-12noon, upstairs of Parkes Services Club. |
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Parkes Ladies Lounge (Knit & Natter) every Tuesday 1-3pm, Community Hall, Rose St. |
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Red Cross Rooms serving teas and lunch the first Friday of each month. |
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Parkes Ukelele Players every Tuesday 7-9pm, Community Hall, Rose St. |
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Parkes Croquet 9:00 start every Saturday at Parkes Tennis Club. |
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Parkes Garden Club Meetings are held the second Saturday of each month. Various venues, 2pm. For further information phone Joy on 0429 801 168. |
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Parkes Probus Club meet the second Friday of the month at Parkes Leagues Club at 10.30am. New members welcome. Contact Robyn 6862 1548. |
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Parkes Rotary Club meets each Monday night at Parkes Services Club at 6pm. New members welcome, contact Colin on 0458 439 075 |
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Parkes Que Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at Parkes Services Club at 6:30pm. New members welcome. Contact Raelene on 0408 634 181. |
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Parkes Day VIEW Club meets the first Tuesday of each month, 11:30am at Parkes Services Club. Contact Wendy for more information 0497 017 459. |
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Parkes Community Choir meet weeks 1-8 of each school term in the Starlight Lounge, upstairs at the Parkes RSL on Thursdays 7pm – 8:30pm. |
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Parkes Multicultural Art Group meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 10.30am. Marramarra Makerspace, Parkes Library. Contact Sonia 0400 990 001 |
