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Waste collection services

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Major projects

Learn more about major projects and works, planned and underway across the Parkes Shire.

Building & Plumbing Inspection Booking Request

Submit your Building or Plumbing Inspection request here; we will contact you with confirmation.

Council meetings

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Book a venue

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News

Nominees for Parkes Shire Council Australia Day Community Awards

Published on 14 January 2026

The Parkes Shire Australia Day Awards are a great opportunity to recognise and acknowledge the hardworking members of our towns in Parkes Shire, and to thank them for their tireless efforts either for the community, their cultural pursuits or sporting endeavours.

Nominees for Parkes Shire Council Australia Day Sports Awards

Published on 14 January 2026

The Parkes Shire Australia Day Awards are a great opportunity to recognise and acknowledge the hardworking members of our towns in Parkes Shire, and to thank them for their tireless efforts either for the community, their cultural pursuits or sporting endeavours.

Nominees for Parkes Shire Council Australia Day Cultural Awards

Published on 14 January 2026

The Parkes Shire Australia Day Awards are a great opportunity to recognise and acknowledge the hardworking members of our towns in Parkes Shire, and to thank them for their tireless efforts either for the community, their cultural pursuits or sporting endeavours.
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Events

Australia Day 2026

26 January 2026

Join us for an exciting line-up of community activities planned across the Parkes Shire as we come together to celebrate Australia Day and share the stories that come from our diverse backgrounds and experiences.
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Public Notices

Road Closures

On display until 31 December 2026

Parkes Shire Council wishes to advise of the following current road closures throughout the Parkes Shire.

Local Show Day Public Holiday Dates for Trundle, Peak Hill and Parkes

On display until 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 30 January 2026

Council wishes to advise that a temporary road closure will be in place to facilitate the road rehabilitation of Pearce Street
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Your Say

CBD Vibrancy Strategy

Submissions closing on 31 January 2026, 11:59 PM

This strategy sets out new ideas and concepts about how we can make the Parkes CBD more vibrant, welcoming, and connected.

Development Applications on Exhibition

Council places Development Applications on the MyParkes portal from time to time as and when they are ready for public exhibition. Check this site periodically to find any DAs you may wish to review.

The MyParkes Portal web site displays all Development Applications currently on public exhibition within the Parkes Shire.
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Message from the Mayor

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Projects and Works

See all the major projects currently underway to improve our facilities and services.

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