Parkes Shire Open Spaces Strategy Adopted Published on 05 June 2026 Parkes Shire Council has officially adopted the Parkes Shire Open Spaces Strategy 2026, following extensive community consultation that generated more than 182 submissions and responses. All feedback received during the consultation period was considered and presented to Council, with the Parkes Shire Open Spaces Review of Submissions Report 2026 tabled at the April Ordinary Meeting. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Community Invited to Help Shape New Childcare Website Published on 04 June 2026 Central West Childcare Services (CWCS), a business of Parkes Shire Council, is inviting families, carers, staff and the broader community to take part in a survey to help guide the development of a new dedicated website. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Double demerits For June Long Weekend 2026 Published on 04 June 2026 Motorists across the Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Council areas are being reminded to drive safely over the King's Birthday long weekend as double demerit points come into force. Double demerits will be in operation from Friday 5 June until Monday 8 June (inclusive) for all speeding, mobile phone, seatbelt and motorcycle helmet offences. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Residents Encouraged To Prepare For Annual Bulky Waste Clean-Up Published on 02 June 2026 Parkes Shire Council is reminding residents to get ready for the annual Kerbside Bulky Waste Clean-up, with collections taking place across the Shire from 15 to 26 June 2026. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Supports Local Events, Volunteers and Community Services Published on 29 May 2026 A range of community organisations and local events will benefit following the approval of successful applicants under two of Parkes Shire Council’s grant programs at the May Ordinary Council Meeting. Tagged as: , Media Releases
NSW Government Announces New SAP Precinct Business Proposals Published on 28 May 2026 The NSW Government has announced three proposed business developments for the Parkes Special Activation Precinct (SAP) following its Stage 1A land release process, which was advertised in early 2025. Parkes Shire Council was advised of the proposals this week and is awaiting further information from the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation (RGDC) about these proposals. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Community Feedback Shapes Revised Bushman’s Dam Design Published on 28 May 2026 Parkes Shire Council will revise the design for the Bushman’s Dam Flood Repair Project following strong community feedback received during the recent consultation process. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Parkes Airport Receives $47,010 in Federal Support Published on 28 May 2026 Parkes Shire Council has welcomed confirmation that Parkes Airport will receive $47,010 through the Australian Government’s Regional and Remote Airport Support Program, providing important financial relief for regional airports impacted by the voluntary administration of Rex Airlines. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Free Child Restraint Checks June 2026 Published on 28 May 2026 Parkes Shire Council are ensuring that children are safe and secure when travelling in vehicles with free child restraint checks by Authorised Child Restraint Fitters in Parkes on Thursday 4 June 2026. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Registrations Open for Heavy vehicle Breakfast 2026 Published on 27 May 2026 Registrations are open for this year's Central West NSW Heavy Vehicle Breakfast Forum, which will be held at Club Forbes on Thursday 11 June. Tagged as: , Events and Festivals, Media Releases