Local Show Day Public Holiday Dates for Trundle, Peak Hill and Parkes On display until Friday, 31 December 2027 Parkes Shire Council advises that the dates for local Agricultural Show Day public holidays for Trundle, Peak Hill and Parkes have been confirmed for 2026 and 2027, in accordance with the Public Holidays Amendment Order (No. 2) 2025. This notice is provided to inform residents, businesses and event organisers of the approved dates.
Notification of Works - Pearce Street, Parkes On display until Friday, 30 January 2026 Council wishes to advise that a temporary road closure will be in place to facilitate the road rehabilitation of Pearce Street
Notification of works – Partial Road Closure, Victoria Street, Parkes On display until Friday, 23 January 2026 Council wishes to advise that a temporary partial road closure will be in place to facilitate the rehabilitation of Victoria Street between Ward and Bogan Street, Parkes along the Northern side.
Important Notice - Sewer Main Works – Western Sewer Augmentation Stage On display until Wednesday, 01 April 2026 Council has contracted Chiverton Estate Pty Ltd T/As Thompson Irrifab to undertake sewer main construction work. The construction work will begin on 03 November 2025 and is expected to conclude on 31 March 2026, weather permitting. Tagged as: , Closures and Service Disruptions
2026 Council Meeting Dates On display until Friday, 01 January 2027 Ordinary Meetings of Parkes Shire Council are held once a month for the purpose of considering the items included on the agenda. Tagged as: , Council Meetings
Road Closures On display until Thursday, 31 December 2026 Parkes Shire Council wishes to advise of the following current road closures throughout the Parkes Shire. Tagged as: , Public Exhibitions
Blue-Green Algae Present at the Bogan Weir, Peak Hill On Display Indefinitely Blue-Green Algae confirmed at Bogan Weir, Peak Hill. Exposure to algal toxins can lead to serious health consequences for humans, domesticated animals, and wildlife. Residents and visitors are urged to avoid contact with this water body until further notice, as it can be toxic to humans and animals. Tagged as: , Closures and Service Disruptions
Notification of Commencement of Construction - Rose Street Subdivision On Display Indefinitely Council wishes to inform you that early works for the proposed Stage 1 of Rose Street Subdivision, situated on the old Parkes Hospital Site, will be commencing soon.
From the Mayor's Desk - Rex Airlines On Display Indefinitely Today, REX Airlines have made the difficult decision to reduce the flight schedule between Parkes and Sydney from Sunday 29 October 2023 to Saturday 30 March 2024.The decision by the airline is due to the significant loss of pilots and aircraft engine supply chain disruptions. Tagged as: , Closures and Service Disruptions
Declaration of Poll - 2024 Local Government Election On Display Indefinitely Parkes Shire Council is pleased to announce that the results of the recent local government elections have now been officially declared. A total of 10,575 electors were enrolled, with 9,055 votes cast, representing a voter turnout of just under 86%. Of these, 8,441 were formal votes, while 614, or 6.78%, were declared informal. The quota that each of the 32 candidates needed to reach to be elected Tagged as: , Council Meetings