Former Parkes Shire Mayor Ken Keith OAM has been formally recognised as the inaugural Patron of the Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) during a reception atNSW Parliament House this week. Hosted by President of the NSW Legislative Council … Keep reading this article, click here...
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Former Mayor Recognised For Leadership And Service
Former Parkes Shire Mayor Ken Keith OAM has been formally recognised as the inaugural Patron of the Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) during a reception atNSW Parliament House this … [Read More...]
Luna Roo Leaps Into National Storytime
This is a call out to all story lovers to join Parkes Shire Library for National Simultaneous Storytime 2026 (NSS) as we come together to read Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 … [Read More...]
Building With Parkes In Mind: The Story Behind Bushmans Ridge
On the edge of Parkes, just minutes from town, a new lifestyle estate has quietly taken shape. Bushmans Ridge, developed by Giles Land Development, is more than a land release. It is the result of … [Read More...]
Midwives – Guest Speakers At Que Meeting
Parkes QUE Club members recently held their May business meeting where they learnt that Home Birthing is now available for women in our area. Guest speakers on the day were, midwives Hannah Dixon and … [Read More...]
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Building With Parkes In Mind: The Story Behind Bushmans Ridge
On the edge of Parkes, just minutes from town, a new lifestyle estate has quietly taken shape. Bushmans Ridge, developed by Giles Land Development, is more than a land release. It is the result of … [Read More...]
A New Chapter For Book Lovers At Inkwood & Ivy
There’s something special about a good bookshop — a place where stories are discovered and people feel welcome to slow down for a while. At Inkwood & Ivy, we’ve spent the past six months building … [Read More...]
2026 Could Be Your Year To Volunteer
Consider how you too could make a meaningful difference in your community. This year’s National Volunteer Week theme, “Your Year to Volunteer,” recognises the incredible people who already give … [Read More...]
Healthy Vision Month
Eye health is not just about seeing clearly, it’s also about protecting your long-term eye health. Many eye conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy, often develop … [Read More...]
Sport
Ride For Country Kids
Each year, cyclists head out on a three-day ride across regional NSW as part of Royal Far West’s Ride for Country Kids. The annual event raises vital funds and awareness for developmental and mental … [Read More...]
Forbes Croquet Club Celebrate World Croquet Day
On Tuesday 12 May Forbes Croquet Club celebrated World Croquet Day. The special celebration cake was cut by valued members of the club who are all 90 years of age and over - Bill Scott, Robin Pols … [Read More...]
Henry Kross To Compete At The World Junior Championships
At the recent Australian Open and Oceania Championships Henry Kross, who is the Australian #1 Under 17 boy, played up an age group in the Under 19’s to compete against the older boys and not only put … [Read More...]
Forbes Pony Club 2026 Charlie O’Connor Showjump Day And Gymkhana
The Forbes Pony Club (FPC) has been running since 1965, with many successful riders starting their riding days at the club, Forbes has always been known as a competitive club that produces quality … [Read More...]