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
Recipients Of The Events Financial Assistance Program Announced Published on 18 September 2024 Parkes Shire Council is excited to announce the recipients of the latest round of the Events Financial Assistance Program (EFAP). Following a thorough review of eleven applications requesting a total of $77,101.50 in support, Council has allocated $71,775.00 in funding to various community and destination events throughout the shire. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Parkes Shire Joins Nation's Biggest Garage Sale Trail This November Published on 10 September 2024 Clear out and cash in on the Garage Sale Trail this November as Parkes Shire Council joins the nation’s biggest second-hand treasure hunt. Over two big weekends on the 9-10 and 16-17 November, the Garage Sale Trail will be coming to Parkes Shire, with the event offering savings for savvy shoppers on everything from the essentials you need, to the pre-loved gems you want. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Free Child Restraint Checks - September 2024 Published on 09 September 2024 Parkes Shire Council is ensuring that children are safe and secure when travelling in vehicles with free child restraint checks by Authorised Child Restraint Fitters in Parkes on Friday 20 September 2024. Tagged as: , Media Releases