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This is the section of the site where you will find out what's been happening in the local government area. All of the latest news, including media releases, announcements, document launches and other information will be published here. You will also find the headlines of the most recent news appearing dynamically on the homepage of our site. Councils who have existing sites, and want to link to a news feature can link directly to this page from their existing site. Users are able to sort by date or by type of news item. This page sorts by date by default.
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Position Vacant - Works Engineer/Manager - Readvertised - 01 Oct 2008
An opportunity exists to work in the Central West of New South Wales for a fast growing and progressive Local Government Area by becoming the Works Engineer or Works Manager with Parkes Shire Council. This middle management level position will manage Council's operational works teams involved in roads, drainage, parks & gardens and mechanical services and provide strategic advice on maintenance and renewal of Council's assets. The shires economy is underpinned by mining, transport, tourism, agriculture and Government services and has an exciting future as an important inland hub for the national transport network.
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Casual Pool Attendant - Parkes - 01 Oct 2008
Applications from suitably qualified applicants will be received by the undersigned up until 10.00am Monday 13 October 2008 for the position of Casual Pool Attendant at the Parkes Pool for the 2008/09 pool season. The primary purpose of the position is to assist the Parkes Pool Superintendents in the management of the daily operations of the pool in accordance with Local and State Government related legislation and Council's service standards.
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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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Rugby League display kicks off in Parkes! - 09 Sep 2008
Parkes Shire residents are invited to celebrate 100 years of rugby league in Australia with the arrival of League of Legends, a travelling banner display from the National Museum of Australia in Canberra. more ..
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 ..
Mayor Ken Keith supports additional options for Parkes - 15 Aug 2008
The Mayor of Parkes Councillor Ken Keith said he would support additional air service options for the Parkes Shire residents but the important goal is to retain an individual and convenient air service at Parkes.
"There are many centres who do not enjoy the level of service as Parkes does" Cr Keith said. "It is so important to us to retain that service". more ..
Sports Council Stability - 15 Aug 2008
The stability of Parkes Sports Council was again demonstrated at last 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. more ..
Parkes Mayor Ken Keith Supports CENTROC Position on Regional Broadband Needs - 15 Aug 2008
The Federal Government has committed to rolling out fibre to the node to dramatically improve broadband coverage around the country. Who, when and where are the big questions that are yet to be answered. more ..
Mayor Ken Keith to ensure Parkes Shire is at the table to improve road and rail for the region - 07 Aug 2008
Before the last Federal election, Central NSW Councils of which Parkes Shire Council is a member was successful in lobbying for one of only two transport studies in NSW.
“The information from the $1m Central NSW Transport Needs Study will inform the Federal Government on how they will spend the $20billion they have set aside to get infrastructure in the country back to where it should be,” said Mayor Keith more ..
Marrangaroo to Bell option to build a safer road between Lithgow and the Blue Mountains. - 07 Aug 2008
Referring to the recent announcement of the inclusion of the Marrangaroo to Bell option when identifying the best way to build a safer road between Lithgow and the Blue Mountains Parkes Shire Council Mayor Ken said, “The Bells Line of Expressway remains the first priority of the Mayors of Central NSW.” 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 ..
Parkes Hosts Record Touch Carnival - 25 Feb 2008
Maitland and Harden were A division winners at a record 16th annual national Local Government touch carnival in Parkes on Saturday. 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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