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News

Celebrate 25 Years Of National Simultaneous Storytime

Published on 12 May 2025

National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is back for its 25th year, and Parkes Shire Library is inviting families, carers and young children to join in the nationwide celebration of reading and literacy.

Councils become yellow ribbon road safety Councils

Published on 09 May 2025

Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils are the first NSW local governments to become Yellow Ribbon Road Safety Councils in partnership with the Safer Australian Roads and Highways (SARAH) Group.

Over $30,000 Awarded In Latest Round Of Sports Grants

Published on 08 May 2025

Parkes Shire Council and Evolution Mining Northparkes Operations are pleased to announce the successful applicants from Round 1 of the 2025 Parkes Shire Sports Grants Funding Program.
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Events

Robotics Club: Junior Robotics

16 May 2025

Western Enrichment Learning Lab (WELL) is back with its popular Junior Robotic and Intermediate Robotic sessions. This program , using LEGO SPike, will enable students to develop their skills in design, building, coding, problem solving and teamwork. Junior Robotics is aimed at children in Year 1 to 5 at school

Robotics Club: Intermediate Robotics

16 May 2025

Western Enrichment Learning Lab (WELL) is back with its popular Junior Robotic and Intermediate Robotic sessions. This program, using LEGO Spike, will enable students to develop their skills in design, building, coding, problem solving and teamwork.

Parkes Cup

18 May 2025

On Sunday 18 May, get ready for a fun, family-friendly day! Gates open 11:30am. Adults $10 - Kids FREE
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Public Notices

Road Closures

On display until 31 December 2025

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

Notice of Works - Sewer Pipe Maintenance

On display until 05 August 2025

Council wishes to advise we have engaged Interflow to carry out CCTV inspection, cleaning, and relining of sewer pipes from 9 May to 4 August 2025 as part of routine maintenance.

Public Notice: Northparkes Oval - Light Pole Removal and Temp Power

On display until 30 May 2025

Parkes Shire Council advises that a light pole located at the south-west corner of Northparkes Oval has been deemed structurally unsafe and has been removed.
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Your Say

Planning Proposal - Reclassification - Community to Operational Land

Submissions closing on 03 June 2025, 05:00 PM

Notice is hereby given that Parkes Shire Council is exhibiting a Planning Proposal No: PP2025/0001 for the proposed Reclassification of Community to Operational Land on land known as Lot 1 DP 119739, Armstrong Street, Parkes NSW 2870.

Have Your Say - Community Recycling Centre

Submissions closing on 16 May 2025, 12:00 AM

Parkes, it’s time to have your say. We’re talking about problem waste and the type of waste you’re taking to our Community Recycling Centre, all in the aim of helping us improve recycling rates. Complete the survey and go into the draw to win 1 of 13 $100 Prezzee cards.

Alcohol Free Zones

Submissions closing on 23 May 2025, 12:00 PM

Parkes Shire Council is seeking feedback from our community on the re-establishment of Alcohol-Free Zones in the CBD areas of Parkes and Peak Hill.
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Parkes Water Security Program

Information about the Parkes Water Security Program packages of work.

Projects and Works

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

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