On Thursday, 5 March Member for Orange Philip Donato MP announced the recipient of the 2026 Local Woman of the Year Award - Maree Yapp of Forbes. “With so many women doing so many amazing things for their local communities across the electorate, … Keep reading this article, click here...
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Minister For Education Launches Harold’s Safe Screen Time To Keep Kids Safe In The Early Years
Tuesday 10 March was Safer Internet Day - a reminder that it’s never too early to help children start developing digital literacy and safe online habits. In regonition of this, the Federal Minister … [Read More...]
Forbes’ Maree Yapp Named 2026 Orange Electorate Local Woman Of The Year
On Thursday, 5 March Member for Orange Philip Donato MP announced the recipient of the 2026 Local Woman of the Year Award - Maree Yapp of Forbes. “With so many women doing so many amazing things for … [Read More...]
Indefinite Closure Of Great Western Highway – Unacceptable Says Donato
Member for Orange Phil Donato MP has responded with strong criticism of Transport for NSW following the agency’s announced indefinite closure of the Great Western Highway at Victoria Pass. The … [Read More...]
Henry’s Pantry Is Open To Everyone In The Community
Henry’s Pantry is a food relief and food rescue social enterprise based in Parkes, established to support individuals and families from the central west experiencing financial hardship. Founded on 9 … [Read More...]
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Local Farmer Returns To The Central West To Establish His New Ministry Headquarters
Forty-eight years ago, Barry Cunnington, left his family farm near West Wyalong and ended up in ministry in Qld which established the Promise Faith Centre Churches International. This month he … [Read More...]
Pharmacy Interns Return To Central West
Passion for community pharmacy, and a desire to learn, has enticed a group of pharmacy interns to the New South Wales Central West for the next chapter of their professional development. New Zealand … [Read More...]
The Sneaky Thief Of Sight
World Glaucoma Week 9-15 March Believe it or not, you may already have glaucoma and not know it. In fact, around half of all people with glaucoma are unaware they have the condition. Glaucoma usually … [Read More...]
Knee & Hip OA Exercise Group
This morning, I got a message from Dad. Not the usual “You home later?” or “Need anything from town?” message. This one was different. He’s finally coming across to my work… to do some exercise. … [Read More...]
Sport
Young Boxer Olivia Hetherington Finds Confidence In The Ring
Sixteen-year-old Parkes girl, Olivia “Liv” Hetherington has shown incredible growth since joining Hillbilly Boxing just six months ago. Originally taking-up boxing simply for fitness, Liv had no plans … [Read More...]
NPA NSW Lachlan Valley Branch Walks: Autumn Calender
Wednesday 4 March Peak Hill Flora Reserve and Mine: 3kmeasy on track. Meet at Bushmans DamKelly Reserve cnr Thomas St and Peak HilRd at 9.00am. Leader Martin Bell 0429 346586. Saturday March 21 … [Read More...]
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...]