Parkes Shire Council Secures 11 New Roles For Young Job Seekers Published on 29 September 2025 Parkes Shire Council is proud to announce its successful participation in the NSW Government’s Fresh Start Program, unlocking exciting employment opportunities for jobseekers and young people across the region. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Work Starts On New $4.8 Million NSW SES Parkes Unit Headquarters Published on 25 September 2025 Flood and storm response in the state’s Central West is being bolstered by a new NSW State Emergency Service (SES) facility, as construction starts on a project delivering a fit-for-purpose space for first responders. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Every Scrap Counts: New Funding Boost For Fogo Education Published on 22 September 2025 Parkes Shire Council, as part of the NetWaste regional waste group, has received $119,604 under Round 3 of the NSW Government’s Scrap Together program to help households make the most of their food organics and garden organics (FOGO) recycling service. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Cash in on Clutter - Garage Sale Trail Hits Parkes Shire This November Published on 19 September 2025 Following last year’s success, plenty of garage sales are expected across the Parkes Shire this November, as locals join over 400,000 Australians taking part in this year’s Garage Sale Trail — one of the country’s biggest second-hand shopping events. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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
Alectown Secures Funding For Its Landfill Published on 02 September 2025 Parkes Shire Council has been successful in securing $210, 400 in grant funding through the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s Landfill Consolidation and Environmental Improvements grants to introduce a transfer station on site at Alectown Landfill. 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
Mock Crash Demonstration helps young drivers Published on 01 September 2025 The annual mock crash demonstration returned last week and was viewed by over 400 Year 10 students from across the Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Council areas at Parkes High School's Multi-Purpose Centre. 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