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Prime Minister Ignores Farmers At National Farmer Rally
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has refused to attend the National Farmer Rally outside Parliament House, instead, ignoring hundreds of farmers who travelled from all over Australia to plead with … [Read More...]
New Primary Industries Training Trailer
Students in years 9 to 12 from Peak Hill Central School, Yeoval Central School, Tottenham Central School, Tullamore Central School, Trundle Central School are set to benefit from the Western Access … [Read More...]
’Tis The Season Tips For Your Itchy, Watery, Red Eyes This Spring
If you are one of the estimated 20% of Australians that suffer from hayfever, Spring is not a time for celebration but rather a time of sneezing, mucous and the dreaded itchy eyes! Allergic … [Read More...]
Arts Outwest Mobile Office In Parkes
Regional arts development organisation Arts OutWest offers free arts industry information and support to individuals, organisations, businesses, community groups, councils and others living in or … [Read More...]
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’Tis The Season Tips For Your Itchy, Watery, Red Eyes This Spring
If you are one of the estimated 20% of Australians that suffer from hayfever, Spring is not a time for celebration but rather a time of sneezing, mucous and the dreaded itchy eyes! Allergic … [Read More...]
Prime Minister Ignores Farmers At National Farmer Rally
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has refused to attend the National Farmer Rally outside Parliament House, instead, ignoring hundreds of farmers who travelled from all over Australia to plead with … [Read More...]
Keep The Sheep Celebrates Historic Day
Keep the Sheep campaigners and supporters have sent a strong message to the Albanese Government, amassing thousands of supporters to the lawn at Parliament House in Canberra to protest the … [Read More...]
Miss Peg’s Final Act Of Kindness
On Saturday, 31st August, adored local Peg Lynch, affectionately known as ‘Miss Peg’, who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, donated her hair to a charity that makes wigs for kids and at the … [Read More...]
Sport
Medallists Score Below Par
By Short Putt
The Mens golf event on Saturday was the Monthly Medal, sponsored by McFeeters Motor Museum, with a field of 71. In the A-Grade Terry Griffiths had returned from a recent break and was relaxed … [Read More...]
Parkes Sport Wrap-up
Parkes Bowling & Sports Club The Kathleen Hutchison Bench Seat: Kath was keen to show her appreciation for our wonderful ladies bowlers after they did an outstanding job catering for her 100th … [Read More...]
Grand Final Showdown For Spacies
Parkes Spacemen will play Mudgee Dragons this weekend in a grand final showdown. Parkes Spacemen Club President Tony Dwyer said “The boys are pumped for the grand final. The last grand final we … [Read More...]
Be Seen @ Netsetgo And Junior Netballers At Forbes
What's On
9 – 27 Jan |
School holiday Astronomy Talks: Hear from CSIRO astromomers about the amazing science happeningtight now at CSIRO’s Parkes radio telescope, Murriyang. 11am each weekday, $5pp. |
9 Feb |
Annual General Meeting of the Parkes PA&H Association Inc will be held at the Parkes Services Club commencing at 7pm in the Sunset Room. All members welcome. All positions declared vacant. Please contact the Show office on 0467 622 580 with any queries. |
Ongoing |
Parkes Que Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at Bushmans Motor Inn at 6:30pm. Everyone welcome. Contact Pam on 0407 894 498. |
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Parkes Writers’ Group, Author-rised, meets on the first Tuesday of the month at the Parkes Library at 6pm. Teen and adult writers of poems, fiction, non-fiction and more are welcome. Contact 6861 2309. |
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Parkes Camera Club meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday night of the month at 7pm at Neighbourhood Central. All welcome. Contact email cameraclubparkes@gmail.com |
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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 Baptist Playtime Playgroup every Wednesday and Thursday at Parkes Baptist Church Hall from 10am to 12pm. Bring food and drink for the children in your care. Contact Val via the Parkes Baptist Playtime Facebook. |
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Parkes CanAssist at 33 Court Street is open Tuesday to Friday 9am to 1pm; Saturday 9am to12.30pm. |
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Parkes CanAssist Furniture is open Tuesday till Friday 9am till 12pm at the Parkes Showground. |
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PB&SC twilight bowls every Thursday at 6:30pm. Business houses, teams of three – all welcome. |
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Overeaters Anonymous – a global fellowship using the 12-step recovery model to overcome eating disorders – has a local representative in Parkes. Contact Richard Eggleston on 0438 459 802. |
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Parkes Community Choir every Thursday at Parkes Public school hall (enter via Hill Street) from 7 – 8:30pm. A free activity for everyone! |