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Wiradjuri Country

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Road closures

View a list of current road conditions, including road closures and road works.

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Careers

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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

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Council meetings

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Book a venue

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News

Funding Secured for New Parkes Pedestrian and Active Movement Plan

Published on 24 September 2026

Parkes Shire Council has secured $89,595 through the NSW Government’s Get NSW Active program to develop a new strategic Parkes Pedestrian and Active Movement Plan.

A First for Parkes: New Changing Places Facility for CBD

Published on 23 September 2026

Parkes Shire Council has secured $122,939 through the Australian Government’s Accessible Australia Tranche 2 program to deliver the first fully compliant Changing Places facility in the Parkes CBD.

Parkes Shire community gives Council services a strong report card

Published on 22 September 2026

Parkes Shire community gives Council services a strong report card
Parkes Shire residents have given Council valuable feedback on the services that matter most to them, with the results of the 2026 Service Satisfaction Survey showing strong overall satisfaction across many areas.

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Events

Friday Flicks

25 September 2026

Join us the last Friday of the month for a night at the movies!

Connect the Dots

26 September 2026

Come along to Connect the Dots, a free community celebration at Kelly Reserve! Enjoy live music, drumming, giant games and a sausage sizzle as we bring people together and celebrate everyone who calls Parkes Shire home. All are welcome!

Cosplay Armour Workshop

28 September 2026

There’ll be activities, a sausage sizzle and a bottle of water provided.
Grab your mates and come along for a relaxed day at the skate park.

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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.

Notification of Construction Works - Bushman's Dam

On display until 06 November 2026

Parkes Shire Council wishes to advise the community that works will be commencing at Bushman’s Dam to rehabilitate and strengthen the dam, improving flood resilience and increasing protection for surrounding infrastructure and downstream areas.

Notice of Works – Boori, Derribong, Euchie & Dugga Street, Peak Hill

On display until 02 October 2026

Residents are advised that Parkes Shire Council will be carrying out temporary in-situ road pavement stabilisation works. Some noise and dust may be experienced while these works are in progress.

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