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Waste 2 Art 2025: Breathing New Life Into Old Toys

Published on 23 April 2025

Parkes Shire Council is pleased to announce its involvement in the 2025 Waste 2 Art community exhibition and competition, celebrating creative ways to reuse waste materials.

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Parkes Shire Residents Save Thousands Of Pre-Loved Items From Landfill

Published on 22 April 2025

Parkes Shire residents turned their unwanted items into cash on the annual Garage Sale Trail last November, extending the life of over 8,478 pre-loved items, 42% of which would otherwise have gone to landfill.

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The Nationals pledge investment for Parkes CBD gateway

Published on 16 April 2025

Nationals Candidate for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey, has announced a future Coalition Government will provide funding for the Westconnex Entry project to create an inviting entry into the town of Parkes.

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Applications Opening Soon For 2025 Parkes Shire Cultural Grants

Published on 10 April 2025

Local groups and organisations are encouraged to bring their creative ideas to life with the support of Parkes Shire Council’s 2025 Cultural Grants Program, opening on Thursday, 17 April 2025.

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Don't Be The Fire Risk To Your Community

Published on 07 April 2025

Residents and landholders are reminded of the requirement to notify fire agencies before lighting hazard reductions and pile burns.

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Mayor: Parkes Hospital Deserves Respect & Access To Maternity Services

Published on 04 April 2025

On the 19 March 2025 the Deputy Mayor Marg Applebee and I travelled to Sydney to meet with the Minister for Health the Hon. Ryan Park to once again fight for maternity services for Parkes.
It quickly became apparent that maternity services are now a statewide issue, with many hospitals in the region, including some of the larger hospitals, run entirely by locum doctors that fly-in and fly-out.

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Busy Time On The Roads This April

Published on 03 April 2025

With Easter, the school holidays and ANZAC Day all in April this year, it’s going to be a busy month of travel on NSW roads.
NSW Police along with Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils are encouraging all road users to take care on the roads this April.

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Parkes Elvis Festival Named Foundation Event By NSW Government

Published on 27 March 2025

Parkes Shire Council is delighted to announce that the Parkes Elvis Festival has been officially recognised as a Foundation Event under the NSW Government’s newly introduced events framework. This acknowledgment secures the festival’s place as one of the state’s most significant and enduring cultural events, ensuring its ongoing success and contribution to the local and state economy.

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Parkes Energy Recovery To Create Opportunities

Published on 24 March 2025

On Tuesday 18 March 2025, Councillors and the Council’s Executive Management Team met with representatives from Parkes Energy Recovery, a consortium led by Tribe Infrastructure Group, to discuss their proposed Parkes Energy Recovery facility in the Parkes Special Activation Precinct.

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Parkes Shire Council Explores Future Options For Trundle ABBA Festival

Published on 21 March 2025

Parkes Shire Council recognises the Trundle ABBA Festival as a much-loved event that has brought joy to the community, attracted visitors from across Australia, and provided a significant boost to local businesses, tourism, and hospitality.

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Waste 2 Art 2025: Breathing New Life Into Old Toys

Parkes Shire Residents Save Thousands Of Pre-Loved Items From Landfill

The Nationals pledge investment for Parkes CBD gateway

Applications Opening Soon For 2025 Parkes Shire Cultural Grants

Don't Be The Fire Risk To Your Community

Mayor: Parkes Hospital Deserves Respect & Access To Maternity Services

Busy Time On The Roads This April

Parkes Elvis Festival Named Foundation Event By NSW Government

Parkes Energy Recovery To Create Opportunities

Parkes Shire Council Explores Future Options For Trundle ABBA Festival

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