National Driver Fatigue Week (21–27 February) is shining a spotlight on one of the most dangerous and underestimated risks on Australian roads — driver fatigue — led by a local woman whose lived experience has grown into an award-winning national … Keep reading this article, click here...
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Local Advocate Drives National Road Safety Change During National Driver Fatigue Week
National Driver Fatigue Week (21–27 February) is shining a spotlight on one of the most dangerous and underestimated risks on Australian roads — driver fatigue — led by a local woman whose lived … [Read More...]

Patchy Mobile Services An Ongoing Concern
Fed up farmers and families facing poor regional, rural and remote mobile services are being encouraged to keep complaining. The latest report from the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) … [Read More...]

Council Unanimously Opposes EFW Proposal
Parkes Shire Council has unanimously supported a motion by Mayor Neil Westcott to formally object to the proposed Energyfrom-Waste (EfW) facility within the Parkes Special Activation Precinct. “This … [Read More...]

Join The Farmers’ March Against The Incinerator
Support the farmers and the agriculture industry of the central west, by joining in the Farmers’ March Against The Incinerator. This is a peaceful, community-led event supporting our farmers and … [Read More...]
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Join The Farmers’ March Against The Incinerator
Support the farmers and the agriculture industry of the central west, by joining in the Farmers’ March Against The Incinerator. This is a peaceful, community-led event supporting our farmers and … [Read More...]

Patchy Mobile Services An Ongoing Concern
Fed up farmers and families facing poor regional, rural and remote mobile services are being encouraged to keep complaining. The latest report from the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) … [Read More...]

Back To School: Don’t Forget Their Eyes
As families prepare for the new school year, many parents work through the usual checklist: new shoes, new pencils, sticking labels on everything. But there’s one important item that’s often … [Read More...]

School Is Back – Remember Road Safety
The new school year has resumed for thousands of local students in Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils are reminding local drivers and parents about children’s safety around schools. The … [Read More...]
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2026 Parkes Soccer Registrations Are Now Open
Parkes District Amateur Soccer Association are looking forward to another successful and fun season. Registrations for all juniors (5 - 17 years) and ladies are open with an opportunity to receive a … [Read More...]

Pre-season Training Is Up And Running

Parkes Sporting Wrap Up
Official Parkes Sharks Swimming Club Parkes Sharks attended the Mountains and Plains Swimming summer championship in Lithgow and they enjoyed great food, friends, and fun, with a little swimming on … [Read More...]

Parkes Mayor Gives Croquet A Try
What's On
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2 Feb |
Parkes Uniting Church Free Monday Monthly Meal in the Parkes Uniting Church Hall. Doors open at 5.45pm for a 6-7pm two course free delicious meal. All are welcome. |
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2 Feb |
Parkes True Blue Linedancing recommencing every Monday morning 10am-12noon, upstairs of Parkes Services Club. |
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3 Feb |
Parkes Ladies Lounge (Knit & Natter) recommencing every Tuesday 1-3pm, Community Hall, Rose St, Parkes. |
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6 Feb |
Red Cross Rooms commence serving teas and lunch. There after they will open the first Friday of each month. |
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17 Feb |
Parkes Ukelele Players recommencing every Tuesday 7-9pm, Community Hall, Rose St, Parkes. |
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Ongoing |
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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Ongoing |
Parkes Que Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at Parkes Services Club at 6:30pm. New members welcome. Contact Karen on 0411 099 432. |
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Parkes Day VIEW Club meets the first Tuesday of each month, 11:30am Coachman Hotel. Contact Wendy for more information 0497 017 459. |
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Parkes Community Choir meet weeks 1-8 of each school term at Parkes Public School Hall (off Hill Street) Thursdays 7 – 8:30pm. |
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Parkes Multicultural Art Group meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 10.30am. Marramarra Makerspace, Parkes Library. Contact Sonia 0400 990 001. |
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Alcoholics Anonymous – Meetings are AA and NA. Every Tuesday at 6pm at the Uniting Church Meeting Room |
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Parkes Red Cross tea rooms open first Friday of every month. Mixed sandwiches, slices and tea or coffee. |
