Wetlands Naming Consultation Open - Community Invited To Have Their Sa Published on 02 February 2026 Parkes Shire Council is inviting community members to provide feedback on proposed names for the new wetlands site currently under development on Akuna Road. The public consultation period is now open and will close at 5pm Friday 6 March. Residents are encouraged to participate by completing a short survey via Council’s website or the link provided on the social media posts. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Parkes and Peak Hill Residents Urged to Conserve Water Published on 30 January 2026 Parkes Shire Council is asking residents in Parkes and Peak Hill to use water conservatively over the coming days as prolonged extreme heat continues to place significant pressure on the local water supply system. Tagged as: , Media Releases
It's Back to School Time - Remember Road Safety Published on 30 January 2026 Reminder to all parents and carers to be aware of children's safety around schools as the new school year resumes for thousands of students next week. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Applications Open: 2025/26 Community Financial Assistance Program Published on 29 January 2026 Parkes Shire Council is inviting local not-for-profit and community-based organisations to apply for funding through Round 2 of the 2025/2026 Community Financial Assistance Program, which opens Sunday, 1 February 2026 and closes at 5pm on Saturday, 28 February 2026 Tagged as: , Media Releases
Level 3 Water Restrictions Introduced For B-Section Pipeline Published on 28 January 2026 Level 3 Water Restrictions will be imposed for the Parkes Shire Council-controlled section of the Forbes to Tottenham water supply system, effective immediately. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Honey Locust: Invasive Species in Parkes Shire Published on 28 January 2026 Parkes Shire Council urges residents to be on the lookout for an invasive tree called Honey Locust damages native ecosystems and farmland. It is listed as a regional priority weed in Central West NSW, with efforts focused on eradicating it from our region. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Australia Day Award Winners Announced in Parkes Shire Published on 27 January 2026 Winners of the 2026 Australia Day Awards in Parkes Shire. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Citizenship Ceremony Welcomes New Parkes Shire Australian Citizens Published on 27 January 2026 A Citizenship Ceremony for new Parkes Shire citizens was held on Sunday evening, 25 January, welcoming 17 new citizens to the community. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Parkes Shire Welcomes 2026 Australia Day Ambassadors Published on 20 January 2026 Parkes Shire Council is pleased to announce that two Australia Day Ambassadors will visit the Parkes Shire as part of 2026 Australia Day: Dr Skye Charry and Adjunct Associate Professor HY William Chan. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Celebrate Australia Day in Parkes Shire Townships Published on 20 January 2026 Parkes Shire Council invites the community to celebrate Australia Day 2026 with family-friendly events, award presentations, and activities across Bogan Gate, Trundle, Tullamore, and Peak Hill. Tagged as: , Media Releases