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Gone In 60 Seconds: Cookamidgera Home Destroyed By Fire
When Emergency Services arrived, the structure was fully alight but the occupants of the home were safe. A devastating fire has left a family of three homeless. On Saturday 24 October at 7:05pm, … [Read More...]
Be The Hope That Central NSW Families Need This Christmas
With the financial and emotional pressures of the Christmas period pushing many individuals and families to breaking point, the Salvation Army is calling on the community of Central NSW to dig deep … [Read More...]
A Community Award Worth Celebrating: More Than Just A Meal
Meals on Wheels Parkes, Forbes and West Wyalong were thrilled to be named the 2026 winner of the Meals on Wheels NSW Innovation Award for its Ronald McDonald House Orange Christmas Fundraiser. The … [Read More...]
Andrew Francis To Lead Council As New Acting General Manager
Andrew Francis and Kent Boyd PSM. Parkes Shire Council is entering a period of leadership transition following the retirement of General Manager Kent Boyd PSM, who has dedicated more than 34 years to … [Read More...]
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Be The Hope That Central NSW Families Need This Christmas
With the financial and emotional pressures of the Christmas period pushing many individuals and families to breaking point, the Salvation Army is calling on the community of Central NSW to dig deep … [Read More...]
Experience The Magic Of The Annual Musica Arioso Showcase
Local talent and ex-students will perform at this years Musica Arioso Showcase. Pictured from left to right are Lexie Herden and Oscar Hendry; and members of H2O — Harrison Rowbotham, Harry Smede and … [Read More...]
Discover The Difference Of Australian Made With Haymes Paint
Whether you’re refreshing a single room, giving your home’s exterior a new lease on life or tackling a major renovation, your local Haymes Paint stockists have everything you need to bring your … [Read More...]
Parkes Que Club: Open Gardens & Markets Fundraiser
Pictured at a previous Open Gardens & Markets day, Que members ready to greet visitors at the racecourse: standing Janene Dwyer, Susan Ball, Judy Chambers, Kay Craft and sitting are Jill Crisp and … [Read More...]
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Hockey Great Stephen Davies Inducted Into NSW Hall Of Champions
Stephen Davies boasts three Olympic medals and is now a NSW Hall of Champion. The Parkes product and three-time Olympic medallist will join four fellow sporting greats at the NSW Champions of … [Read More...]
2026 Central West Car Club Charity Show ‘n Shine
Sponsored by the Parkes Leagues Club the Encouragement Award was presented to Luke Holland from Eugowra with his 1965 Ford F100. This year was our 22nd year for the Central West Car Club Charity Show … [Read More...]
400km For Ben: Louis Cherote’s Journey Of Love, Remembrance And Hope
From Left to right Michael Louis and David Cherote on the road. Right: Louis arriving 4.30pm Tuesday greeted by his major sponsor J&J Robertson Transport, John Robertson. At seventy years of age, … [Read More...]
This Saturday Is Mack’s Day Again
The old boys are encouraged to head to Spicer, pull on the boots and have a run. Pictured together from last year’s Mack’s Day were the Colts vs Macks Mates teams. Photo credit: Allan Ryan. This … [Read More...]