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News

Pre-Loved Gems Await At Holy Family Boot Sale

Published on 05 November 2024

Clear out, cash in, and join Australia’s largest second-hand treasure hunt as the Garage Sale Trail comes to Parkes Shire this weekend and next! Holy Family Boot Sale, a highlight of the event, will take place on Saturday 9 November, from 9am to 1pm at the Holy Family School Oval, Albert Street, Parkes.

Parkes Crowned NSW's Tidiest Town At Keep Australia Beautiful Awards

Published on 04 November 2024

Parkes Shire Council has proudly claimed the prestigious 2024 Overall Tidy Towns Award at the Keep Australia Beautiful NSW (KAB NSW) Tidy Towns Awards, announced on 2 November 2024 at a ceremony hosted by 2023 winner Bathurst. Recognised for our commitment to sustainability and community spirit, Parkes Shire Council will now represent NSW at the Australian Tidy Towns Awards in Beechworth, Victoria

$1 Million Upgrade: Lake Endeavour Opens For Recreation And Ecotourism

Published on 01 November 2024

Parkes Shire Council is pleased to announce the completion of the Lake Endeavour Activation Project, marking a significant milestone in transforming the lake into the Parkes Shire’s first developed natural water location for recreational use.
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Events

Open Makerspace

07 November 2024

Come together to this open session and use our materials and equipment to work on your creative projects. Everyone is welcome!

Jac Clark Art Exhibition Opening Night

15 November 2024

Join us for the opening of an exciting art exhibition featuring a collection of artworks created from 2018 until now. The exhibition will be open until
30 November with free entry after opening night.

Bug Mania Workshop

16 November 2024

Join Waste 2 Art Regional showcase winner Michelle Hazelton and make a wonderful concrete jungle beetle or colourful butterfly captured for eternity in a glass cloche.
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Public Notices

Road Closures

On display until 31 December 2024

Parkes Shire Council wishes to advise of the following current road closures throughout the Parkes Shire.

Notification of Planned Works - Hutton Street, Bogan Gate

On display until 28 November 2024

Council wishes to advise that road reconstruction works, including kerb and guttering, footpath and drainage improvements, will be undertaken along Hutton Street between Station Street and Bogan Street, Bogan Gate.

Notification of works - Saleyards Road, Parkes

On display until 08 November 2024

Council would like to advise that electrical main extension works will be undertaken along the Saleyards Road reserve, adjacent to Lot 12 DP 1151196, 5-9 Saleyards Road, Parkes and Lot 7022 DP 1054934.
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Your Say

Cookamidgera Draft Flood Study Report

Submissions closing on 28 November 2024, 05:00 PM

Notice is hereby given that the Cookamidgera Draft Flood Study Report will be on public exhibition between Wednesday 30 October to 5pm Thursday 28 November 2024. The Cookamidgera Floodplain Study objective is to define flood behaviour from the Quart Pot Creek and Bartley's Creek (also locally known as Flagstone Creek).

Bogan Gate and Gunningbland Draft Flood Study Report

Submissions closing on 28 November 2024, 05:00 PM

Notice is hereby given that the Bogan Gate and Gunningbland Draft Flood Study Report will be on public exhibition between Wednesday 31 October to 5pm Thursday 28 November 2024. The Bogan Gate and Gunningbland Floodplain Study objective is to define flood behaviour from the Gunningbland Creek, Blowclear Creek, Botfields Creek and their tributaries.

Public Exhibition - Planning Proposal - 109 Woodward Street

Submissions closing on 30 November 2024, 11:59 PM

Notice is hereby given that Parkes Shire Council has received Planning Proposal Application No: PP2024/0001 from Daniel Stephen Mansley to rezone Lot 329 DP 750152 from R5 Large Lot Residential to R1 General Residential.
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Parkes Water Security Program

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