Pictured on launch day are the Parkes Elvis Festival team. Left to right: Lisa Moon, Jasmine Flaxman, Charlene Kaden, Bronte Thompson, Brendan Shipley, Sharon Klarner, Lily Paton, Nikki Bevan and Teresa Cooper. Now, 50 years after Elvis’ passing, … Keep reading this article, click here...
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New Shows, Major Concerts And Festival Firsts Revealed
Pictured on launch day are the Parkes Elvis Festival team. Left to right: Lisa Moon, Jasmine Flaxman, Charlene Kaden, Bronte Thompson, Brendan Shipley, Sharon Klarner, Lily Paton, Nikki Bevan and … [Read More...]
School Leavers’ Guide
The 2026 School Leavers’ Guide is now available across the Parkes electorate with the information that will help young people as they make the transition from school to their next step. Federal … [Read More...]
Parkes Rotary Club Hold 2026 Changeover Dinner
Parkes Rotary Club is the local branch of Rotary International, serving the community of Parkes for over 75 years. Rotary clubs follow a consistent structure, and Parkes Rotary is well-known locally … [Read More...]
Changed Traffic Conditions For Road Resurfacing Work On The Parkes Bypass
Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions for road resurfacing work on the Parkes Bypass. Transport for NSW is laying the final road surface and reinstating line marking on sections of the … [Read More...]
Special Interests
Parkes Que Club: Open Gardens & Markets Fundraiser
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
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
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
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
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...]
Henry Kross Is Australia’s Junior Squash U17 Boys Champion
Left: Henry Kross pictured in action. Photo credit: Rogue Gun Photography. Right: Henry Kross after being awardedAustralian Junior Squash Championship Under 17 Boys Title. Henry Kross returned to … [Read More...]
Forbes To Host The 2026 Peter Mcdonald Premiership Grand Final
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 Represented At Nations Of Origin
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...]