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Parkes Stakeholders And Community Members Voice Their Concerns

April 16, 2026

The Upper House Select Committee on Proposed Energy from Waste Facilities vis­ited Parkes on Tuesday, 14 April for a hear­ing and a public forum. Through this inquiry the committee is examining the potential impacts of the proposed facility in Parkes … Keep reading this article, click here...

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Parkes Stakeholders And Community Members Voice Their Concerns

April 16, 2026 By Roxane Manley

The Upper House Select Committee on Proposed Energy from Waste Facilities vis­ited Parkes on Tuesday, 14 April for a hear­ing and a public forum. Through this inquiry the committee is examining the … [Read More...]

Labor’s Energy Crisis Hits Families In Parkes Electorate

April 16, 2026 By Roxane Manley

New data has revealed the impact the Al­banese Labor Government’s disastrous en­ergy policies are having on local families. According to the Australian Energy Regu­lator, over 70,000 families in New … [Read More...]

Bianca Coster Nominated For The 2026 Western Nsw Business Awards

April 16, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Business NSW has announced the final­ists for the 2026 Western NSW Business Awards. Now in its 14th year, the West­ern NSW Business Awards recognise growth, entrepreneurship, and celebrate business … [Read More...]

$2 Million Investment To Support Climate-smart Flock Management

April 16, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Sheep producers across NSW and Victoria facing increasing cli­mate variability will benefit from a new $2 million project deliver­ing demonstration sites, workshops and case studies showcasing … [Read More...]

Special Interests

Labor’s Energy Crisis Hits Families In Parkes Electorate

April 16, 2026 By Roxane Manley

New data has revealed the impact the Al­banese Labor Government’s disastrous en­ergy policies are having on local families. According to the Australian Energy Regu­lator, over 70,000 families in New … [Read More...]

$2 Million Investment To Support Climate-smart Flock Management

April 16, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Sheep producers across NSW and Victoria facing increasing cli­mate variability will benefit from a new $2 million project deliver­ing demonstration sites, workshops and case studies showcasing … [Read More...]

Sign The Petition To Fuel The Bush

April 9, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Servos across rural communities are run­ning out of diesel. Farmers are rationing fuel. Truckies are walking off runs they’ve done for generations. And it’s spreading. If this keeps going, the harvest … [Read More...]

Free School Holiday Kids Club: 14-17 April

April 9, 2026 By Roxane Manley

There is no excuse for young people in Parkes to be bored these school holidays, with a free Kids Club running from Tuesday 14 to Friday 17 April at 1 Talbot St, Parkes, from 10am - 12 noon and the … [Read More...]

Sport

Currajong Disability Services Hosts Successful Super Tag Gala Day

April 16, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Currajong Disability Services, in part­nership with Parkes Spacemen and the NSWRL hosted a successful Super Tag Gala Day at Pioneer Oval on Tuesday 14 April. Parkes players were joined by players who … [Read More...]

Mason Wild Takes Home Australian Dirt Track Title

April 9, 2026 By Roxane Manley

A challenging weekend at the Australian Dirt Track Titles in Albury-Wodonga turned into a moment of triumph for young rider Mason Wild, who claimed the 80 Modified Australian Dirt Track Title after a … [Read More...]

Parkes Golf Club Results

March 26, 2026 By Roxane Manley

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Parkes Dragon Boat Club Represents

March 19, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Saturday 14th March was Canberra Regatta (Western Region squad training day) 3 Parkes Dragon Boat Club members will compete at the AUSCHAMPS 2026 event in April on the Sunshine Coast: David Pelchen, … [Read More...]

What's On

9 May

Southern Cross Villiage Fete from 10am till 1pm. Middleton St Parkes.

Ongoing

Parkes Can Assist Bingo meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Parkes Bowling and Sports Club. No meetings in April.

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 Coachman Hotel. Contact Wendy for more information 0497 017 459.

Ongoing

Parkes Community Choir meet weeks 1-8 of each school term at Parkes Public School Hall (off Hill Street) Thursdays 7 – 8:30pm.

Ongoing

Parkes Multicultural Art Group meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 10.30am. Marramarra Makerspace, Parkes Library. Contact Sonia 0400 990 001.

Ongoing

Alcoholics Anonymous – Meetings are AA and NA. Every Tuesday at 6pm at the Uniting Church Meeting Room

Ongoing

Parkes Red Cross tea rooms open first Friday of every month. Mixed sandwiches, slices and tea or coffee.

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