Forbes Pharmacist Jack Buckley has been named the Pharmacist of the Year at the Independent Pharmacies of Australia (IPA) annual Pharmacy Excellence Awards. The part owner of Flannery’s Pharmacy and Life Pharmacy in Forbes received the accolade … Keep reading this article, click here...
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Forbes’ Jack Buckley Announced Pharmacist Of The Year
Forbes Pharmacist Jack Buckley has been named the Pharmacist of the Year at the Independent Pharmacies of Australia (IPA) annual Pharmacy Excellence Awards. The part owner of Flannery’s Pharmacy … [Read More...]
Women’s Health Services Transformation
Australian women in every state and territory can now access treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections at a community pharmacy, without a prescriptionIt follows a decision to empower … [Read More...]
Parkes Shire Council Named Finalist In Tidy Towns Awards
Parkes Shire Council is proud to announce we have been selected as a finalist in the prestigious 2024 Keep Australia Beautiful NSW (KAB NSW) Tidy Towns Awards. The Parkes Shire has been recognised as … [Read More...]
Inland Rail Skills Academy Graduates Get On The Tools
A trio of Inland Rail Skills Academy graduates have used their new-found skills to find employment with Inland Rail contractor Martinus Rail and make their own contributions to the project. The … [Read More...]
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Women’s Health Services Transformation
Australian women in every state and territory can now access treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections at a community pharmacy, without a prescriptionIt follows a decision to empower … [Read More...]
Parkes Shire Council Named Finalist In Tidy Towns Awards
Parkes Shire Council is proud to announce we have been selected as a finalist in the prestigious 2024 Keep Australia Beautiful NSW (KAB NSW) Tidy Towns Awards. The Parkes Shire has been recognised as … [Read More...]
Communities Urged To Take Extra Care As Risk Of Thunderstorm Asthma Increases
People prone to respiratory conditions like asthma or hayfever are being urged to take extra care ahead of predicted thunderstorm activity across Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD). Each year … [Read More...]
Local Wheat Growers Encouraged To Enter Agshows NSW Competition
As the 2024 growing season faces setbacks due to adverse weather conditions, wheat growers across New South Wales are encouraged to showcase their expertise and innovation by entering the … [Read More...]
Sport
Help Henry Get To The British Junior Open
Fourteen year old Henry Kross from Parkes is working hard to achieve his dream to compete on the biggest global stage in the world for junior squash – the British Junior Open. Henry has recently … [Read More...]
Parkes Athletic To Host Inaugural Pa Games
Parkes Athletic (PA) is set to launch its first ever PA GAMES on 2nd November. Inviting all local fitness enthusiasts to come and witness an exciting functional fitness competition. The event will … [Read More...]
Nedd’s Incredible 1,600km Run For Charity
Nedd Brockmann once again captured the hearts and minds of the country with his epic 1,000-mile or 1,609-kilometre run that he described as ten times harder than when he ran across Australia. “To say … [Read More...]
Ladies Playoff At Parkes Golf Course
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4 Nov |
Monday Monthly Meal is again taking place in the Uniting Church Hall. Doors opening at 5.45 pm. Please come and enjoy a home cooked meal in the warm surrounds of the air conditioned hall. All welcome. |
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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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Parkes Red Cross tea rooms open every Friday. Mixed sandwiches, slices and tea or coffee. |
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Parkes Shire Concert Band rehearses every Tuesday 7pm – 9pm during school term in the music room above the pool complex in Dalton Street. Contact music director Duncan Clement on 0405 035 164. |
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Parkes CanAssist at 33 Court Street is open Tuesday to Friday 9am – 1pm; Saturday 9am – 12.30pm. Meeting 3rd Tuesday of each month 2pm at the Red Cross rooms. |
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Parkes Writers’ Group, Author-rised, meets on the first Tuesday of the month at the Parkes Library at 6pm. Teen and adult writers of poems, fiction, non-fiction and more are welcome. Contact 6861 2309. |
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Parkes Camera Club meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday night of the month at 7pm at Neighbourhood Central. All welcome, contact cameraclubparkes@gmail.com |
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Parkes CanAssist Furniture Section at the Showground is open Tuesday to Saturday from 9am to 12pm. For household collections please call Stefan on 0407 488 987 or Anthony on 0409 234 222. |