Applications Open For The Community Financial Assistance Program Published on 01 July 2025 Parkes Shire Council is inviting local not-for-profit and community-based organisations to apply for funding through Round 1 of the 2025/2026 Community Financial Assistance Program, which opened 9am Tuesday 1 July 2025, and closes at 5pm on Monday 28 July 2025. Tagged as: , Media Releases
$22.9 Million Pipeline Rebuild To Boost Water Security In Parkes Shire Published on 01 July 2025 Parkes Shire Council has welcomed a major funding announcement made on Tuesday 1 July, with $22.9 million committed by the NSW Government to rebuild and reconfigure the Lake Endeavour water pipeline, reinstating long-term water security for the region. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Awards $10,000 in Cultural Grants to Two Local Groups Published on 01 July 2025 Parkes Shire Council is pleased to announce the community groups successful in securing a Parkes Shire Council Cultural Grant. The recipients, awarded a total of $10,000, are the Parkes Community Arts and the Peak Hill Pastoral Agricultural and Horticultural Association. The awards were announced at a ceremony on 1 July 2025, at the Parkes Shire Council Chambers. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Wins National Award For Innovation In Fleet Management Published on 27 June 2025 Parkes Shire Council has been named the Outstanding Rural and Remote Council at the 2025 National Awards for Local Government, in recognition of its innovative approach to fleet optimisation and asset management. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Parkes Shire Council Warns Of The Dangers Of Green Cestrum Published on 25 June 2025 Parkes Shire Council is reminding local landowners, farmers, and residents of the continued necessity to control the spread of Green Cestrum (Cestrum parqui), an extremely invasive and toxic plant recognised as a priority weed for the Shire. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Successful Heavy Vehicle Breakfast Forum Published on 19 June 2025 Heavy vehicle safety was in the spotlight recently at a breakfast forum hosted by Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils.Around 80 delegates from across the region, attended the Central West NSW Heavy Vehicle Breakfast Forum in Forbes, to explore the current road safety and freight issues affecting the local heavy vehicle industry. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Completes Major Milestone In Securing Long-Term Water Security Published on 02 June 2025 Parkes Shire Council (PSC) is pleased to announce the successful completion of Stage 1 of the Parkes Water Security Program, marking a significant milestone in securing Parkes' long-term water supply. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Urges Community To Help Combat Invasive African Boxthorn Published on 02 June 2025 Parkes Shire Council is calling on all residents to be vigilant in identifying and reporting African boxthorn (Lycium ferocissimum), one of the most invasive and damaging weeds threatening the region’s environment, agriculture, and biodiversity. 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