Parkes Shire Council Adopts Review Of Social Media Policy Published on 05 September 2025 At Parkes Shire Council’s August meeting, an update to the social media policy was adopted to include new Guidelines on Free Speech in Local Government and social media house rules to apply to all Council’s platforms. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Revitalising The Heart Of Parkes: CBD Transformation Project Underway Published on 02 September 2025 Parkes Shire Council is thrilled to launch the Parkes CBD Revitalisation Project, an exciting initiative to invigorate the heart of Parkes to deliver a vibrant, welcoming destination for locals and visitors alike. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Named Finalist At IPWEA Australasia Excellence Awards Published on 01 September 2025 Parkes Shire Council has been recognised among the top three projects in Australasia in the category Best Public Works Project Under $2.0 million at the prestigious IPWEA Australasia Excellence Awards. Council’s innovative Galing Gindhay - Water Play Space project was selected as a finalist, highlighting the project’s outstanding design, delivery and community impact. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Multiple Upgrades Completed On The Bogan Way Published on 25 August 2025 A series of major upgrades to The Bogan Way are complete, transforming more than 25 kilometres of this vital regional freight route and significantly improving safety and access across the Parkes Shire.Seven projects made up the $15.7 million Parkes Shire North South Link (MR350) Project. Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Media Releases
Bogan Gate Explosives Reserve and Army Camp - Planning Proposal Published on 21 August 2025 At the Ordinary meeting of Council held on 19 August 2025 Parkes Shire Council resolved to support a Planning Proposal to permit ‘heavy industry’ as an additional permitted use on Lot 2 DP 1064474, 3577 Henry Parkes Way, Bogan Gate, the former Bogan Gate Explosives Reserve and Army Camp (BGAC). Tagged as: , Media Releases
Questacon Is Coming To Parkes Shire Library And Cultural Centre! Published on 11 August 2025 Children, teenagers, families - and the young at heart - can immerse themselves in a world of science when Fascinating Science, a free interactive exhibition from Questacon, the National Science and Technology Centre, arrives at the Parkes Shire Library and Cultural Centre, running from 1 September to 31 October 2025. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Regional Drought Resilience Plan Moves To Implementation Stage Published on 08 August 2025 Parkes Shire Council, in partnership with Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils, has successfully secured funding under the Regional Drought Resilience Planning Program, jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the NSW Government. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Be Road Ready for Harvest Field Day 2025 Published on 07 August 2025 Farmers, contract harvesters, truck drivers, transport companies, pilots and agricultural machinery retailers are invited to attend this year's Be Road Ready for Harvest Field Day on Thursday 14 August at the Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Push For Inquiry Into Energy From Waste Projects Published on 29 July 2025 The Mayor of Parkes Shire, Neil Westcott, has expressed strong support for the NSW Nationals’ push to establish another Parliamentary inquiry into Energy-from-Waste. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Parkes Shire Secures Grant to Deliver East Parkes Master Plan Published on 23 July 2025 Parkes Shire Council has secured $185,799 through the NSW Government’s highly competitive Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund Round 3 to prepare a Master Plan and Servicing Strategy for the East Parkes residential growth area. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases