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Applications are invited for the position of Plant Mechanic - Heavy Vehicle with Parkes Shire Council at the Thornbury Street Depot. Attractive work conditions include a modern well equipped workshop with a focus on workplace safety, dynamic team environment and a nine day fortnight.
The primary purpose of the position is to carry out repairs, modifications and servicing of both fixed and mobile plant. Provision of mechanical services in accordance with manufactures standards and Council’s guidelines to support Council's operations both in the field and in the workshop is required
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Cultural Award Nominations Sought - 17 Nov 2009
In recent years the Parkes Shire Cultural Committee has been formed. One of its key roles has been to co-ordinate and support Cultural Activities throughout the district and administer the Shire's Cultural Grants Program. This has provided an opportunity to appreciate the quality and variety of Cultural Activities that are helping to improve the quality of life in the district. This Cultural Award will assist the promotion of Cultural Activities and encourage an even higher level of endeavour. more ..
Omni Instruments Elvis Art Exhibition - 30 Sep 2009
Entries are now being accepted for the Omni Instruments Art Exhibition held in conjunction with the 2010 CountryLink Parkes Elvis Festival. more ..
Parkes Council Wins Case Against Lehman Brothers Administrator - 28 Sep 2009
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New Police Station for Parkes - 25 Sep 2009
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Tragic passing of former Parkes Mayor Robert Wilson OAM - 16 Sep 2009
The Parkes Shire community has been devastated by the news of the tragic passing yesterday of former Parkes Mayor Robert Wilson OAM.
For more information please download the media release attached below. more ..
ALDI Committed to Parkes - 18 Aug 2009
ALDI Stores have confirmed their commitment to establishing a supermarket in Parkes.
ALDI Stores Property Director (Amanda Young) visited Parkes yesterday for discussions with the Mayor (Councillor Ken Keith) and senior Council staff to reiterate the company's plans to develop the former Diggers Bowling Club site off Caledonia Street.
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New Hours of Opening at Parkes Library - 14 Aug 2009
From Monday 31st August 2009, Parkes Library's opening hours will be: more ..
Sports Council Stability - 13 Aug 2009
The stability of Parkes Sports Council was again demonstrated at Tuesday night's annual meeting. Virtually the entire executive was re appointed unopposed as Council members reflected on another active year which generated turnover in excess of $200,000.
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Parkes Mayor Ken Keith joins in inviting the Premier to experience the Great Western Car Park - 30 Jul 2009
“I was very pleased to hear the Premier, the Hon Nathan Rees, say at the recent community
Cabinet in Bathurst he would come up to our region any time he was invited. We certainly welcome
him, especially when he has such good things to day as last time he was here,” said Mayor Keith
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Comparatively Speaking Council Fares Well - 30 Jul 2009
Parkes Council has again scored highly in the latest Council Comparisons, as issued by
the Minister for Local Government.
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Two Parkes Shire winners in the 2009 CountryLink Inland NSW Tourism Awards - 30 Jul 2009
Parkes Shire scooped the pool at the 2009 Inland NSW Tourism Awards held at the Crossing Theatre in Narrabri last night. more ..
Parkes Shire Pools Strategy - 09 Jul 2009
UPDATE - 20/10/2009
The Parkes Shire Pool Strategy process is being conducted by Strategic Leisure Group. The strategy will provide guidance and direction for the Council in considering upgrades to these important facilities with critical assessment of social, environmental and financial aspects.
The outcome of the Pool Feasibility Study will provide a shared strategic vision between Council and the community.
Strategic Leisure Group are working through six stages in the preparation of the Pool Strategy:
Stage 1 – Background Research & Existing Conditions
Stage 2 – Stakeholder Consultation & Needs Analysis
Stage 3 – Synthesis & Preliminary Options
Stage 4 – Financial Analysis & Funding Sources
Stage 5 – Business Planning & Service Delivery
Stage 6 – Report Preparation & Project Finalisation
Strategic Leisure Group met with Councillors and staff on Tuesday 13 October 2009 to discuss the preliminary report for the Pool Strategy following the stakeholder consultation and needs analysis. The preliminary report covered the results of all consultation undertaken by Strategic Leisure Group, formulated preliminary strategic directions, and proposed indicative costing for the options generated, from dealing with high priority safety and maintenance issues only, to meeting the ultimate desires of the pool users.
It was clear from the preliminary costings that funding would be the principal problem facing Council, with a balance to be found between essential works and community expectations.
The workshop reviewed the priorities put forward and considered strategies to enable a way forward, including funding options.
Strategic Leisure Group will now revise the report and present it to Council in November with a view to public consultation again being undertaken late November or early December. more ..
Parkes Shire Pools Strategy Consultation Phase Underway - Have Your Say - 26 Jun 2009
Works on the Parkes Shire Pools Strategy by the Strategic Leisure Group is well and truly underway, with the consultation phase in progress now. Don't miss out on your chance to have your opinions heard. more ..
SEPP (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 effective 27 February 2009 - 23 Feb 2009
State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 specifies exempt development under that Policy. The Codes SEPP has State-wide application and commences on 27 February 2009. Consequently, from that date the exempt development provisions (for the development types covered by the Codes SEPP) in Parkes Shire Council Exempt Development Code, Development Control Plan 1999 will no longer apply. more ..
Works on the Hartigan Avenue and Bogan Street Intersection to Commence - 23 Feb 2009
Following extensive consultation, funding negotiations and construction planning dating back to April 2007, works are to commence on improvements to the traffic management arrangements around the Hartigan Avenue, Bogan Street, Grenfell Street, Forbes Street and Welcome Street area. more ..
The Kings Castle - a collection of Elvis' personal memorabilia - 31 Dec 2008
With only a week to go to the CountryLink Parkes Elvis Festival, an exciting addition has been made to the 2009 program, with former yellow Wiggle Greg Page loaning his private Elvis collection for display in Parkes. more ..
Elvis wins again - State Tourism Award Triumph - 25 Nov 2008
Elvis really is alive in Parkes after bringing home yet another award for the CountryLink Parkes Elvis Festival. At a stunning awards ceremony and gala dinner at Star City, Sydney the 2008 NSW Tourism Award winners were announced - with the CountryLink Parkes Elvis Festival taking out the Gold Award title in the Festivals and Events category. more ..
Australia Day Planning - 30 Sep 2008
Plans for the 2009 celebrations are underway with nominations already having been invited for the Shire's annual citizens awards.
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New self-contained B&B opens in Parkes - 08 Sep 2008
Parkes' newest tourism product, Welcome Cottage was officially opened on Saturday 6th September. more ..
Parkes pulls off "best ever" Countrylink Inland NSW Tourism Awards - 27 Jul 2008
Parkes hosted over 200 guests on Saturday evening for the inland NSW tourism industry's night of nights, the 2008 CountryLink Inland NSW Tourism Awards held at the Parkes Leagues Club. The event has been touted by many regular attendees as the best so far, in the awards programs 5 year history (having previously been held in Coonabarabran, Tamworth, Wagga, and Wentworth), given the calibre of entertainment, the seamless program of activities, and the famous Parkes hospitality. more ..
Election of New Mayor and Deputy Mayor - 18 Jul 2008
Following the retirement from civic life of Cr Robert Wilson OAM, an election for the position of Mayor was held at the Council Meeting on 15 July 2008.
Cr Ken Keith was elected unopposed to the position. Cr Keith has served 17 terms as Deputy Mayor and has been a Parkes Shire Councillor since being first elected in 1983.
An election for the position of Deputy Mayor was held at the same meeting due to Cr Keith's elevation to Mayor. Cr John Magill was elected unopposed to the position of Deputy Mayor. Cr Magill commenced his Local Government career with his election to Council in 1999.
Both Cr Keith and Magill look forward to the challenges of their new positions and look forward to working with their fellow Councillors, staff and the Parkes Shire community in fulfilling the Shire's visions and aspirations. more ..
2008/2009 to 2010/2011 Draft Management Plan - 22 May 2008
Parkes Shire Council has adopted the Draft Management Plan with respect to its activities for the 3 years from
1 July, 2008, and its Revenue Policy for the next financial year more ..
Newell Highway Promotions Committee meet in Parkes and elect new Chair - 04 Feb 2008
The Newell Highway Promotions Committee met in Parkes this week. The Committee serves to promote traffic flow along the Newell Highway, and aims to increase the expenditure of visitor’s along the Highway in the towns that are spread along it’s length. Tourism Manager’s and representatives from the towns along the Newell Highway voluntarily commit their time and effort to the cause, under endorsement from their Local Government employers. more ..
Elvis has left the building, and set new records in his tracks - 16 Jan 2008
After five days of more than 80 Elvis events in Parkes, Elvis has left the building and certainly left it all shook up! The 16th Annual ClubsNSW Parkes Elvis Festival broke record crowds with an estimated 8,000 visitors enjoying the festivities. more ..
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