Double Demerits For June Long Weekend Published on 29 May 2025 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 6 June until Monday 9 June (inclusive) for all speeding, mobile phone, seatbelt and motorcycle helmet offences. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Restraint Checks Securing Child Safety In Parkes Published on 29 May 2025 The recent free child restraint checking event, a service provided by Parkes Shire Council, discovered that 90% of the child restraints checked were incorrectly fitted. The service provided free child restraint inspections in the Kelly Reserve carpark, by local Authorised Child Restraint Fitters. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Youth Actor Auditions Mock Crash 2025 Published on 27 May 2025 Calling all amateur actors across the region! Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils are on the search for youth actors to star in this year's NOT A STATISTIC! Youth Driver Education Program. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Cheney Oval Transformation Continues With New Lighting Boost Published on 19 May 2025 Parkes Shire Council is celebrating the completion of two major sporting infrastructure projects at Cheney Oval and the Turf 1 Hockey Field, with another exciting upgrade on the way. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Councils become yellow ribbon road safety Councils Published on 09 May 2025 Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils are the first NSW local governments to become Yellow Ribbon Road Safety Councils in partnership with the Safer Australian Roads and Highways (SARAH) Group. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Over $30,000 Awarded In Latest Round Of Sports Grants Published on 08 May 2025 Parkes Shire Council and Evolution Mining Northparkes Operations are pleased to announce the successful applicants from Round 1 of the 2025 Parkes Shire Sports Grants Funding Program. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Parkes Honoured At 2025 Australian Tidy Towns Awards Published on 05 May 2025 Parkes Shire has proudly brought home national honours from the 2025 Australian Tidy Towns Sustainability Awards, with wins and commendations recognising the community’s commitment to sustainability, culture and local leadership. 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