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Parkes Shire Council

Four community projects have been awarded funding to celebrate culture, creativity and heritage across the Parkes Shire. Successful projects include:

• Voices of Wisdom: Peak Hill Elders Project – celebrating the stories of Aboriginal Elders through a photographic exhibition

• ICONIC 75: Marking the Parkes Musical & Dramatic Society’s incredible milestone anniversaries

• Parkes NAIDOC Family Fun Day: A community celebration recognising 50 years of NAIDOC

• Flower Arranging Workshop: Inspiring new skills and participation in the Parkes Show’s Floral Art section.

Visit Parkes Region

Fresh air, fitness and fun! Head to Kelly Reserve or Lions Park in Parkes and make the most of the outdoor exercise equipment.

Free to use, open every day and suitable for all fitness levels.

For more info and other outdoor equipment locations in the region visit: bit.ly/4arHkTa

MS Readathon

Over 37,000 families in Australia are impacted by MS. By joining this free reading challenge, you can build better reading habits with your child, while raising funds to support families. Plus, you recieve a free welcome pack when you register MS Readathon 2026.

Red Nose Australia

Walk or run 3km a day and help save little lives. Every day in Australia, nine babies and young children die suddenly and unexpectedly. By taking on the Red Set Go challenge, you’re helping fund vital research. Sign up Red Nose Day: Get silly for a serious cause!

National Tree Day Forbes

Roll up your sleeves and make a lasting contribution to the local environment by taking part in a National Tree Day Community Planting Day at Forbes Cemetery on Saturday 25 July from 10am to 12pm. A free BBQ lunch will be provided for volunteers following the planting activities. Register to volunteer https://nationaltreeday.org.au/site/10031869

Little Kindy Forbes

The children in Banksia celebrated NAIDOC Week by exploring Indigenous symbols and recreated them through a sensory sand drawing experience, learning how symbols can be used to share stories and represent places. They discussed the significance of traditional face painting and how it is used during cultural ceremonies before participating in their own respectful face painting experience. Children also created braided bracelets using red, black and yellow yarn, strengthening their fine motor skills while recognising the colours of the Aboriginal Flag.