Parkes Shire Council Celebrates Completion Of Water Security Upgrades Published on 28 April 2025 Parkes Shire Council is pleased to announce the successful completion of Stage 1 of the Lachlan River Water Supply Duplication Project, marking a significant milestone in securing Parkes' long-term water supply. These upgrades form a critical part of the broader Parkes Water Security Program, proactively addressing the town's increasing water demands while enhancing infrastructure resilience. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Waste 2 Art 2025: Breathing New Life Into Old Toys Published on 23 April 2025 Parkes Shire Council is pleased to announce its involvement in the 2025 Waste 2 Art community exhibition and competition, celebrating creative ways to reuse waste materials. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Parkes Shire Residents Save Thousands Of Pre-Loved Items From Landfill Published on 22 April 2025 Parkes Shire residents turned their unwanted items into cash on the annual Garage Sale Trail last November, extending the life of over 8,478 pre-loved items, 42% of which would otherwise have gone to landfill. Tagged as: , Media Releases
The Nationals pledge investment for Parkes CBD gateway Published on 16 April 2025 Nationals Candidate for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey, has announced a future Coalition Government will provide funding for the Westconnex Entry project to create an inviting entry into the town of Parkes. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Applications Opening Soon For 2025 Parkes Shire Cultural Grants Published on 10 April 2025 Local groups and organisations are encouraged to bring their creative ideas to life with the support of Parkes Shire Council’s 2025 Cultural Grants Program, opening on Thursday, 17 April 2025. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Don't Be The Fire Risk To Your Community Published on 07 April 2025 Residents and landholders are reminded of the requirement to notify fire agencies before lighting hazard reductions and pile burns. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Mayor: Parkes Hospital Deserves Respect & Access To Maternity Services Published on 04 April 2025 On the 19 March 2025 the Deputy Mayor Marg Applebee and I travelled to Sydney to meet with the Minister for Health the Hon. Ryan Park to once again fight for maternity services for Parkes.It quickly became apparent that maternity services are now a statewide issue, with many hospitals in the region, including some of the larger hospitals, run entirely by locum doctors that fly-in and fly-out. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Busy Time On The Roads This April Published on 03 April 2025 With Easter, the school holidays and ANZAC Day all in April this year, it’s going to be a busy month of travel on NSW roads.NSW Police along with Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils are encouraging all road users to take care on the roads this April. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases
Parkes Elvis Festival Named Foundation Event By NSW Government Published on 27 March 2025 Parkes Shire Council is delighted to announce that the Parkes Elvis Festival has been officially recognised as a Foundation Event under the NSW Government’s newly introduced events framework. This acknowledgment secures the festival’s place as one of the state’s most significant and enduring cultural events, ensuring its ongoing success and contribution to the local and state economy. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Parkes Energy Recovery To Create Opportunities Published on 24 March 2025 On Tuesday 18 March 2025, Councillors and the Council’s Executive Management Team met with representatives from Parkes Energy Recovery, a consortium led by Tribe Infrastructure Group, to discuss their proposed Parkes Energy Recovery facility in the Parkes Special Activation Precinct. Tagged as: , Media Releases