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Road closures

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Careers

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Waste collection services

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Major projects

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Building & Plumbing Inspection Booking Request

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Council meetings

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Book a venue

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News

New School Safety Education Campaign For Term 3

Published on 22 July 2026

Child safety will be in the spotlight this term with a new road safety campaign being rolled out across the Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils that aims to educate parents and care givers about the rules and how to correctly use the ‘No Parking’ (drop off/pick up) zones at local schools.

Community Working Party Formed for EfW Advocacy

Published on 22 July 2026

Parkes Shire Council has appointed community representatives to its Energy-from-Waste (EfW) Community Working Party following a public Expressions of Interest (EOI) process.

Be Part of Something That Will Grow for Generations

Published on 17 July 2026

Parkes Shire Council is inviting the community to roll up their sleeves, get outdoors and help create a greener future by taking part in National Tree Day on Sunday, 26 July 2026.

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Events

2026 Adavale Lane Community Centre Bush Dance

25 July 2026

Gather your family and friends for a memorable evening of country hospitality at the Bush Dance, Dinner & Poetry on Saturday 25 July 2026 at the Adavale Lane Community Hall.

Storytime

28 July 2026

Join us every Tuesday morning during Term time for some fun at Storytime. Foster a love of reading, rhyming and singing each week with your little one. Storytime is aimed at preschool aged children aged 3 - 5 years.

RhymeTime

30 July 2026

Join us every Thursday morning during Term time for some fun at Rhyme Time. Come and enjoy a wonderful time filled with catchy rhymes, playful songs, and reading.Rhyme Time is aimed at preschool aged children aged 0 - 2 years.

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Public Notices

Road Closures

On display until 31 December 2026

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

2026 Council Meeting Dates

On display until 01 January 2027

Ordinary Meetings of Parkes Shire Council are held once a month for the purpose of considering the items included on the agenda.

Notification of Road Closure - Renshaw McGirr Way

On Display Indefinitely

Motorists are advised that one lane will be closed on Renshaw McGirr Way, approximately 15 km north of Parkes, at the intersection of Coobang Street and Renshaw McGirr Way.

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Your Say

Draft Deed of Variation to the Planning Agreement

Submissions closing on 29 July 2026, 12:00 AM

Parkes Shire Council advises that a Draft Deed of Variation to the Planning Agreement for the Ridgey Creek Battery Energy Storage System project is now on public exhibition.

Development Applications on Exhibition

Council places Development Applications on the MyParkes portal from time to time as and when they are ready for public exhibition. Check this site periodically to find any DAs you may wish to review.

The MyParkes Portal web site displays all Development Applications currently on public exhibition within the Parkes Shire.

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Parkes Shire Disaster Dashboard

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