Applications For Jack Scoble University Scholarship Now Open Published on 05 December 2023 Parkes Shire students undertaking their first year of full-time university studies in 2024 are encouraged to apply for a Jack Scoble Scholarship. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Local Leaders Welcome Additional Flood Recovery Support Published on 28 November 2023 Mayor of Parkes Shire, Cr Neil Westcott, and Deputy Mayor, Marg Applebee, welcomed a brief visit from Parliamentary Secretary for Disaster Recovery, Ms Janelle Saffin MP, and Mr Ken Harrison of the NSW Reconstruction Authority on Wednesday 15 November 2023. Community members are encouraged to sign up to receive the latest information on the recently announced flood recovery program. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Free Child Restraint Checks - Parkes Published on 22 November 2023 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 Tuesday 5 December 2023. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Outstanding Community Efforts To Vegetate Parkes Wetlands Published on 13 November 2023 Revegetation efforts have commenced at Parkes Wetlands, with local volunteers, community groups and industry joining forces to plant more than three thousand individual plants across the site. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Take Extra Care On The Roads This Harvest Published on 09 November 2023 Drivers are being urged to take extra care on the roads as agricultural machinery and trucks mobilise for another harvest season across regional NSW. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Free Online Child Car Seat Safety November Workshops Published on 08 November 2023 Parents, carers and grandparents of young children are invited to attend one of two free online workshops being held to provide important safety information about child car seats.The workshops are being conducted by Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils in partnership with Transport for NSW West Region. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Latest Recipients Of Sports Grant Funding Announced Published on 07 November 2023 CMOC-Northparkes Mines (Northparkes) and Parkes Shire Council have announced the successful applicants from the latest round of the Sports Grants Funding Program. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Nominations Now Open For 2024 Australia Day Awards Published on 24 October 2023 Nominations are now open for the 2024 Parkes Shire Council Community, Cultural and Sports Awards. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Register To Participate In The 2023 Aussie Bird Count Published on 12 October 2023 Parkes Shire Council is encouraging the Shire's residents to get involved in Australia’s largest citizen science project by participating in the 2023 Aussie Bird Count, running from 16 to 22 October 2023. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Discussions Continue With Rex Airlines Amid Reduction To Flights Published on 12 October 2023 Rex Airlines announced a reduced flight schedule between Parkes and Sydney from Sunday 29 October 2023 to Saturday 30 March 2024, due to the significant loss of pilots and aircraft engine supply chain disruptions. Tagged as: , Media Releases