A march this Saturday is being organised by local farmers and members of the Parkes community who are concerned about the long-term future of our agricultural region if a proposed Energy from Waste facility goes ahead in Parkes. Parkes farmer Sharon … Keep reading this article, click here...
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Parkes Farmers March Against The Incinerator
A march this Saturday is being organised by local farmers and members of the Parkes community who are concerned about the long-term future of our agricultural region if a proposed Energy from Waste … [Read More...]

Bald Archy Exhibition Comes To Parkes
Parkes Shire Council is delighted to bring The Best of the Bald Archy Prize exhibition to the local community for free, offering a unique opportunity to experience Australia’s most loved satirical … [Read More...]

Celebrate International Women’s Day With Parkes Que Club
Parkes Que Club Inc is proud to announce the inclusion of Leah van der Merwe to the program for their IWD Luncheon on Sunday 8 March. In 2025, Red Bend student Leah van der Merwe, was selected from … [Read More...]

Celebrating Seniors With Live Life In Colour Events
Parkes Shire Council is delighted to announce a vibrant and inclusive line-up of grant funded activities to celebrate NSW Seniors Festival 2026, running from Monday, 2 March to Sunday, 15 March … [Read More...]
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Celebrate International Women’s Day With Parkes Que Club
Parkes Que Club Inc is proud to announce the inclusion of Leah van der Merwe to the program for their IWD Luncheon on Sunday 8 March. In 2025, Red Bend student Leah van der Merwe, was selected from … [Read More...]

Celebrating Seniors With Live Life In Colour Events
Parkes Shire Council is delighted to announce a vibrant and inclusive line-up of grant funded activities to celebrate NSW Seniors Festival 2026, running from Monday, 2 March to Sunday, 15 March … [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...]

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...]
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Henry Cross Selected To Represent Australia
Parkes High student Henry Cross was notified by Sqaush Australia in early February of his selection in the Australian Squad to take on New Zealand in the 2026 TransTasman Test Match from 10-11 April … [Read More...]

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...]
What's On
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Parkes True Blue Linedancing every Monday morning 10am-12noon, upstairs of Parkes Services Club. |
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Parkes Ladies Lounge (Knit & Natter) every Tuesday 1-3pm, Community Hall, Rose St. |
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Red Cross Rooms serving teas and lunch the first Friday of each month. |
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Parkes Ukelele Players every Tuesday 7-9pm, Community Hall, Rose St. |
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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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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. |
