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 Tagged as: , Media Releases
$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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Parkes Shire Council Named Finalist In 2024 NSW Tidy Towns Awards Published on 29 October 2024 Parkes Shire Council is proud to announce we have been selected as a finalist in the prestigious 2024 Keep Australia Beautiful NSW (KAB NSW) Tidy Towns Awards. The Parkes Shire has been recognised in multiple award categories, highlighting our dedication to environmental sustainability, community inclusion, and water security innovation. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Harrowvale - The Future Of Housing For Parkes Assured Published on 11 October 2024 At a time when pessimism seems the norm, I have never been more optimistic about the future of Parkes. Accordingly, I am pleased to advise that Parkes Shire Council has recently purchased the 330-hectare property Harrowvale, to commence designing a future residential suburb. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Announces Official Results of 2024 Local Government Elections Published on 08 October 2024 Parkes Shire Council is pleased to announce that the results of the recent local government elections have now been officially declared. The final results were published on the Electoral Commission's website after the distribution of preferences. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Easy Come, Easy Go At Parkes Elvis Festival 2025 Published on 02 October 2024 It’s time to get all shook up—Parkes Elvis Festival is back for 2025! Running from 8–12 January, the 32nd annual festival will pay tribute to Elvis with a groovy 1960’s Easy Come, Easy Go theme, offering fans a packed program of concerts, dancing, markets, and a few surprises along the way. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Parkes Shire Council Begins Key Sewer Upgrade For SAP Development Published on 27 September 2024 Parkes Shire Council (PSC) is pleased to announce we have commenced construction of a 1,650-meter gravity sewer main. This critical infrastructure project will connect the Parkes Special Activation Precinct (SAP) to Parkes' existing sewerage network, ensuring seamless integration and supporting the region's continued growth. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Mamma Mia, Here We Go Again - Trundle ABBA Festival Returns Next Month Published on 26 September 2024 Parkes Shire Council is excited to announce the F-ABBA-LOUS lineup for the 2024 Trundle ABBA Festival, set to return on Saturday 19 October 2024. As Australia’s only and original ABBA festival, this year's event will be bigger and better than ever, featuring a spectacular array of performances that will have fans dancing the afternoon and night away. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Four Days Of Double Demerits - October Long Weekend 2024 Published on 24 September 2024 Motorists are being reminded that double demerit points will be in place over the October long weekend with police targeting speed, seatbelts, illegal mobile phone use and motorcyclists not wearing helmets. Double demerit points will be in force for four days commencing on Friday 4 October 2024 and ending on Monday 7 October 2024 (inclusive). Tagged as: , Media Releases
Successful Be Road Ready For Harvest Satellite Events Published on 23 September 2024 Over 50 farmers, contract harvesters, truck drivers and grain brokers attended the recent Be Road Ready for Harvest Satellite Events in Tottenham, Parkes, Wirrinya and Bogan Gate. Tagged as: , Media Releases