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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Parkes Sports Council Seeking Updates To Life Members Honour Roll Published on 13 July 2026 The Parkes Sports Council is calling on local sporting clubs to help ensure the contributions of our sporting volunteers and administrators are properly recognised. Tagged as: , Media Releases
New Standpipe Now Operating in Salesyard Road Published on 10 July 2026 Parkes Shire Council is pleased to advise the community that a new public standpipe is now operational at Salesyard Road, Parkes, outside the Parkes Pound, from today, Friday, 10 July 2026 Tagged as: , Media Releases
Helping Hand for Community Organisations as Council Grants Open Published on 08 July 2026 Parkes Shire Council is encouraging local not-for-profit and community organisations to take advantage of its Community Financial Assistance Grants Program, with the first funding round for 2026/2027 now open. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Four Local Projects to Share in Parkes Shire Cultural Grants Funding Published on 07 July 2026 Parkes Shire Council is pleased to announce the four successful recipients of its 2026 Cultural Grants Program, with funding supporting a diverse range of cultural events and activities that celebrate the creativity and cultural heritage of communities across the shire. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Retains Public Access To Cheney Oval Toilets Published on 02 July 2026 Parkes Shire Council has resolved to retain public access to the Cheney Oval public toilets following community consultation on a proposal to introduce controlled access arrangements in response to ongoing vandalism, maintenance costs and safety concerns. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Announces Funding Recipients for 2026 Grants Program Published on 30 June 2026 Parkes Shire Council is excited to announce the recipients of Round 1 of the Events Financial Assistance Program (EFAP) for 2026. The round was popular with seven applicants requesting over $45,000 in support. Council has allocated $39,250 in funding to various community events throughout the shire. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Community Feedback Considered In Sporting Field Decision Published on 26 June 2026 Parkes Shire Council has resolved to prohibit dogs from Harrison Park, Woodward Oval and Keast Park following a six week community consultation and ongoing concerns raised by sporting user groups regarding dog waste on playing surfaces. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Funding Success Paves the Way for Harrowvale Development Published on 26 June 2026 Parkes Shire Council has secured $231,885 through the NSW Government’s Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund to advance planning for the Harrowvale urban growth area and support future housing delivery in Parkes. Tagged as: , Media Releases
New Youth Officer to Expand Opportunities for Young People Published on 23 June 2026 A significant new investment in the future of young people across the Parkes Shire has been announced, with Evolution Mining Northparkes Operations and Parkes Shire Council partnering to deliver a new Youth Officer position. Tagged as: , Media Releases