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Get Ready, Get Set, And Dance At The 2026 Trundle Abba Festival

April 30, 2026

The Trundle ABBA Festival is back, on Saturday May 2nd, and the buzz has been building in Trundle, the program is locked in, final details are being ticked off, and preparations are in full swing. Today (Friday May 1st), the main street will be … Keep reading this article, click here...

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Get Ready, Get Set, And Dance At The 2026 Trundle Abba Festival

April 30, 2026 By Roxane Manley

The Trundle ABBA Festival is back, on Saturday May 2nd, and the buzz has been building in Trundle, the program is locked in, final details are being ticked off, and preparations are in full swing. … [Read More...]

Handmade For Mum

April 30, 2026 By Lorraine Everest

Are you looking to buy a small home cre­ated gift for your mum this Mother's Day? You will be able to do just that on Saturday 2 May from the Forbes Evening Branch of CWA (FEBCWA) Mother's Day Stall … [Read More...]

Llew O’Brien MP Appointed Shadow Special Envoy For Men And Boys

April 30, 2026 By Roxane Manley

The Coalition is committed to addressing the unique issues facing men, boys and fa­thers, and is pleased to announce the ap­pointment of MP Llew O’Brien as Shadow Special Envoy for Men and Boys. Mr … [Read More...]

Come Along To Parkes Fire & Rescue Open Day

April 30, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Parkes Fire Station will be open from 10am - 2pm on Saturday the 9th of May, with fire trucks and equipment on display for the community to check out. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet and talk … [Read More...]

Special Interests

Sometimes We Forget That Rest Matters Too

April 30, 2026 By Rachel Kerin

I made an impractical decision as a farm­er’s wife. But I am too far in to let him know that he was right and I was wrong. I bought a gorgeous outdoor furniture set for our verandah, with cream white … [Read More...]

Old Girls Nursing Provide Personalised In-home Support

April 30, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Old Girls Nursing aims to provide dedicat­ed in-home nursing and support specifical­ly for rural clients, with a mission to deliver high quality care through a team of highly trained, professional … [Read More...]

Colonel Michael Robert Mudie Will Be Guest Of Honour At Parkes 2026 Anzac Day Celebrations

April 23, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Special guests of honour at the Parkes Anzac Day 2026 commemorations this Saturday 25 April, will be Australian Army Colonel Michael Robert Mudie and his wife Kelly. The day will commence with the … [Read More...]

Men’s Health Education Rural Van (MHERV) To Visit Parkes

April 23, 2026 By Roxane Manley

The MHERV Project has been operating for over six years, trav­elling regional and rural NSW offering free health checkups to people who haven’t seen the inside of a doctor’s room since they don’t … [Read More...]

Sport

Phil Wells Hits Form

April 30, 2026 By Short Putt

On Saturday 25 April, a field of 42 golfers enjoyed good conditions at the Forbes golf course as they participated in the Anzac Day comp. All the players seemed to enjoy their wander. The contest was … [Read More...]

NPA NSW Lachlan Valley Branch Walks

April 30, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Tuesday May 5 Cookamidgera NR: Meet at 9.00am at the reserve gate on Coonam­bro Way Easy 3km with visitors from Cum­berland Bird Watchers Club (might only be a half day). Leader Martin Bell 0429 346 … [Read More...]

Forbes Pony Club

April 23, 2026 By Roxane Manley

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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...]

What's On

4 May

The Monthly Monday Meal will be held in the Parkes Uniting Church hall from 6-7pm with hall opening at 5.45pm. Two course delicious meal will be served and everyone is welcome.

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.

Ongoing

Peak Hill Men’s Shed Located at 66 Derribong St, Peak Hill. Open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am-12pm.

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