Switch on Lights - Cooke Park Published on 05 December 2025 Tonight, as part of the Parkes Action Club’s Christmas Parade and Carnival, the new CBD lights in Parkes will be switched on. The project, partially funded by the NSW Government’s Community Improvement District Pilot Program (Round Two), aims to energise the town centre and support the long-term growth of the local economy. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Alan Ward Appointed New Chair of Skillset Board Published on 05 December 2025 Parkes Shire Council has congratulated former councillor and deputy mayor Alan Ward on his election as Chair of the Skillset Board, recognising his extensive leadership and ongoing contribution to regional skills, training and employment. Tagged as: , Media Releases
A Milestone for Regional Health: First Rural Medicine Doctors Graduate Published on 04 December 2025 Parkes Shire Mayor Neil Westcott joined celebrations in Orange as the first 37 doctors graduated from CSU’s School of Rural Medicine, including locally based Heart of Parkes students and three Council-supported scholarship recipients set to boost the future of regional healthcare. Tagged as: , Media Releases
$3.48 Million Boost for Early Childhood Services Published on 28 November 2025 The Parkes Shire will receive a major boost to early childhood services, with $3.48 million invested to upgrade and expand the Trundle and Peak Hill preschool facilities to better support local families. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Alectown Fire: Crews Work To Contain 950HA Blaze Published on 27 November 2025 Parkes Shire Council is today continuing to support NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) efforts following the Alectown fire, which started yesterday after a series of lightning strikes along Kadina Road ignited a tree during a storm event. The quick response of RFS volunteers and support services was key to bringing the fire under control. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Applications Now Open For The 2026 Jack Scoble Scholarships Published on 20 November 2025 Parkes Shire Council is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Jack Scoble Scholarships. The Jack Scoble Scholarship Fund is an annual initiative designed to support local students pursuing further education and training. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Keeping the Roads Safe During Harvest Published on 14 November 2025 Agricultural machinery owners and operators are invited to get road ready for the 2025 harvest season, by picking up a free 'Moving Harvest Machinery' USB from all agricultural machinery retailers and rural supply stores in the Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shires areas. The USBs will also be available at the Councils' Administration Offices. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Nominations Open For Parkes Australia Day Awards 2026 Published on 31 October 2025 Parkes Shire Council is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 Australia Day Awards, celebrating the outstanding contributions of individuals and groups who make our community thrive. Tagged as: , Media Releases
$35,000 Boost For Local Sport Through Parkes Shire Sports Grants Published on 31 October 2025 Parkes Shire Council and Evolution Mining Northparkes Operations are pleased to announce the successful applicants from Round 2 of the 2025 Parkes Shire Sports Grants Program. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Building a stronger, more connected Parkes Shire Published on 21 October 2025 A social cohesion project that is a bold and inclusive initiative designed to foster stronger, more resilient and more cohesive communities in the Parkes Shire. Tagged as: , Media Releases