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Motorists are being reminded that double demerit points will be in place over the October long weekend with police targeting speed, seatbelts, illegal mobile phone use and motorcyclists not wearing helmets.

Four Days Of Double Demerits

October 1, 2026

Motorists are being reminded that double demerit points will be in place over the October long weekend with police targeting speed, seatbelts, illegal mobile phone use and motorcyclists not wearing helmets. Double demerit points will be in force for … Keep reading this article, click here...

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Motorists are being reminded that double demerit points will be in place over the October long weekend with police targeting speed, seatbelts, illegal mobile phone use and motorcyclists not wearing helmets.

Four Days Of Double Demerits

October 1, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Motorists are being reminded that double demerit points will be in place over the October long weekend with police targeting speed, seatbelts, illegal mobile phone use and motorcyclists not wearing … [Read More...]

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 Colleen Staples.

Parkes Que Club: Open Gardens & Markets Fundraiser

October 1, 2026 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...]

Cameron Standen and Riley Thomson proudly pictured with their award

Standen Building Team Wins Excellence In Building Award

October 1, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Cameron Standen and Riley Thomson proudly pictured with their award Standen Building is a Parkes based, family owned and run company with a licensed builder with 15+ years experience and a team of … [Read More...]

Market Day At Bogan Gate Community Memorial Hall This Weekend

October 1, 2026 By Roxane Manley

If you’re looking for something to do this long weekend then head out to Bogan Gate on Saturday 3 October and support their annual Market Day. Held at the Bogan Gate Community Memorial Hall, the … [Read More...]

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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 Colleen Staples.

Parkes Que Club: Open Gardens & Markets Fundraiser

October 1, 2026 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

October 1, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Families and businesses in the Parkes electorate would be put first under the Liberals and Nationals’ plan to scrap Net Zero and prioritise cheaper, reliable power. Federal Member for Parkes … [Read More...]

Market Day At Bogan Gate Community Memorial Hall This Weekend

October 1, 2026 By Roxane Manley

If you’re looking for something to do this long weekend then head out to Bogan Gate on Saturday 3 October and support their annual Market Day. Held at the Bogan Gate Community Memorial Hall, the … [Read More...]

September: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

September 24, 2026 By Roxane Manley

The month of September is dedicated to Prostate Cancer Awareness. It is a month when all men are encouraged to ensure that they are not one of the possible candidates for causing most deaths among … [Read More...]

Sport

Put on your black and white supporters gear, grab your family and friends and head to Spooner Oval this Sunday to cheer on the Forbes Magpies.

Forbes To Host The 2026 Peter Mcdonald Premiership Grand Final

September 3, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Put on your black and white supporters gear, grab your family and friends and head to Spooner Oval this Sunday to cheer on the Forbes Magpies. For the first time ever, Forbes Magpies Rugby League … [Read More...]

Parkes PCYC members pictured at Sydney’s four day Nations of Origin event.

Parkes Represented At Nations Of Origin

August 27, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Parkes PCYC members pictured at Sydney’s four day Nations of Origin event. PCYC NSW’s Nations of Origin is a community-driven four-day long tournament that was held last month from 12-16 July in … [Read More...]

Daisy Rice pictured at 4 years old

Hockey Star Daisy Rice To Represent Australian U15s All Schools Merit Team

August 13, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Daisy Rice pictured at 4 years old Parkes girl and Red Bend Catholic College student, Daisy Rice comes from a family of hockey players, who first started playing hockey at just four years of age. It … [Read More...]

Pictured is Vashti Williams competing at the Australian Athletics Championships in Perth.

Vashti Williams Aims To Throw Javelin At Olympic Level

July 30, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Pictured is Vashti Williams competing at the Australian Athletics Championships in Perth. Fourteen year old Vashti Williams from Trundle is a rising star in the sport of Javelin. Vashti has been … [Read More...]

What's On

2 Oct

CanAssist Corner Street Stall on the corner of Church and Clarinda St, Parkes. Just outside of Discount Daves. All donations welcome.

3 Oct

Bogan Gate Market Day at the Bogan Gate Community Memorial Hall between 8am to 1pm.

4 Oct

Parkes Mini-Field Breast Cancer Event: 9:30am to 11:30am. Morning tea for a coin donation at Lions Park Parkes in support of those community members affected by breast cancer. BCNA & McGrath merchandise for purchase on the day (cash only). Everyone welcome.

6 Oct

Parkes Camera Club upcoming Tuesday meetings will be held on 6 & 20 October, 3 and 17 November. Parkes Neighbourhood Centre at 7pm.

11 Oct

QUE Open Gardens ‘n’ Markets from 9.30am at the Parkes Racecourse. Entry tickets can be purchased at the gate. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Ongoing

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.

Ongoing

Parkes Can Assist Bingo meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Parkes Bowling and Sports Club.

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.

Ongoing

Parkes True Blue Linedancing every Monday morning 10am-12noon, upstairs of Parkes Services Club.

Ongoing

Parkes Ladies Lounge (Knit & Natter) every Tuesday 1-3pm, Community Hall, Rose St.

Ongoing

Red Cross Rooms serving teas and lunch the first Friday of each month.

Ongoing

Parkes Ukelele Players every Tuesday 7-9pm, Community Hall, Rose St.

Ongoing

Parkes Croquet 9:00 start every Saturday at Parkes Tennis Club.

Ongoing

Parkes Garden Club Meetings are held the second Saturday of each month.

Various venues, 2pm. For further information phone Joy on 0429 801 168.

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 Rotary Club meets each Monday night at Parkes Services Club at 6pm. New members welcome, contact Colin on 0458 439 075

Ongoing

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.

Ongoing

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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