Harvest time for local concerned farmer Sharon Woods. Parkes Clean Future Alliance (PCFA) are encouraging as many people as possible to take the time to read the EIS and make an individual submission. This is a separate process from the earlier … Keep reading this article, click here...
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Have Your Say On Parkes Energy From Waste Project
The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure has commenced public exhibition of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Parkes Energy Recovery Facility, a State Significant … [Read More...]

Challenge Facing Farmers During Important Harvest Period
Harvest time for local concerned farmer Sharon Woods. Parkes Clean Future Alliance (PCFA) are encouraging as many people as possible to take the time to read the EIS and make an individual … [Read More...]

International Men’s Day Celebrations
Attendees at the 2025 International Men’s Day in Forbes. Get excited, because you are invited to join in celebrating International Men’s Day on Friday 20 November 2026 from 7:30am to 9.30am at … [Read More...]

Santa Mail Is Back For The Festive Season
Santa Mail is back: Inviting kids across Australia to share their Christmas wishes with Santa at over 3,300 participating Post Offices across the country. Australia Post is encouraging families to … [Read More...]
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The Village Night Nurse: Caring For Your Little One While You Rest
Pictured is Candice Kinsela - The Village Night Nurse. The Village Night Nurse, a unique in-home overnight infant care service supporting families throughout the Parkes and Forbes region and … [Read More...]

Challenge Facing Farmers During Important Harvest Period
Harvest time for local concerned farmer Sharon Woods. Parkes Clean Future Alliance (PCFA) are encouraging as many people as possible to take the time to read the EIS and make an individual … [Read More...]

Santa Mail Is Back For The Festive Season
Santa Mail is back: Inviting kids across Australia to share their Christmas wishes with Santa at over 3,300 participating Post Offices across the country. Australia Post is encouraging families to … [Read More...]

It’s In The Bag In Forbes
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Hockey Great Stephen Davies Inducted Into NSW Hall Of Champions
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2026 Central West Car Club Charity Show ‘n Shine
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400km For Ben: Louis Cherote’s Journey Of Love, Remembrance And Hope
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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...]
What's On
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14 Nov |
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 first Tuesday of the month at 10.30am. Marramarra Makerspace, Parkes Library. Contact Sonia 0400 990 001. |
