Parkes copped a huge downpour on Friday with flash flooding drenching houses and businesses and turning streets into rivers. Parkes recorded a total of 185.6mm of rain during November, which is close the record of 203.5mm in 2005. This photo was taken of the flooding at the rail crossing near the BP Truckstop. (Photo: Regional Streaming Network)
Level Crossing Speed Limit: Take note that the speed limit at the Eugowra Road level crossing in Parkes has been reduced to 60km/h from Monday, 29th November to increase safety. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3E5P4Zr
Rural Health Boost: Regional and rural communities across NSW will benefit from a more than $500 million investment in health that will deliver enhanced health services and more jobs closer to home. The investment includes $6 million for biomedical equipment upgrades across the Western NSW Local Health District.
Dine & Discover Vouchers: The summer holidays just got better for NSW residents, with two additional $25 Dine & Discover vouchers rolling out for eligible customers this week. The vouchers will appear automatically in the Service NSW app, via SMS or email for existing digital customers. Current digital customers do not need to reapply to receive the extra vouchers. Customers who don’t have access to digital vouchers can opt into a new call and collect delivery method by calling NSW on 13 77 88 from 3rd December, nominate
Parkes Shire Council’s Biosecurity team has been busy targeting St John’s Wort throughout the Shire after all the rain. To report infestations, please contact Council’s Biosecurity team on 6861 2343.