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Road closures

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Careers

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Waste collection services

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Major projects

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Building & Plumbing Inspection Booking Request

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Council meetings

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Book a venue

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News

Discover Your Library During Open Doors, Open Books, Open Minds

Published on 27 July 2026

Parkes Shire Library is inviting the community to discover everything their local library has to offer during Open Doors, Open Books, Open Minds on Thursday 30 July 2026.

The Big Think Brings National Science Week To Life In Parkes

Published on 27 July 2026

The Parkes Library and Cultural Centre is inviting the community to celebrate National Science Week with The Big Think - a week-long program of hands-on workshops, interactive experiences and inspiring presentations designed to spark curiosity and ignite imaginations of all ages.

New School Safety Education Campaign For Term 3

Published on 22 July 2026

Child safety will be in the spotlight this term with a new road safety campaign being rolled out across the Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils that aims to educate parents and care givers about the rules and how to correctly use the ‘No Parking’ (drop off/pick up) zones at local schools.
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Events

Storytime

28 July 2026

Join us every Tuesday morning during Term time for some fun at Storytime. Foster a love of reading, rhyming and singing each week with your little one. Storytime is aimed at preschool aged children aged 3 - 5 years.

Parkes Shire Library Open Day

30 July 2026

Open Doors, Open Books, Open Minds is your chance to discover everything Parkes Shire Library has to offer. Join us for a day of free activities, including Rhyme Time, behind-the-scenes tours, morning tea, a book sale, lucky door prizes and more.

RhymeTime

30 July 2026

Join us every Thursday morning during Term time for some fun at Rhyme Time. Come and enjoy a wonderful time filled with catchy rhymes, playful songs, and reading.Rhyme Time is aimed at preschool aged children aged 0 - 2 years.
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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.

Broadleaf Spraying - July and August

On display until 01 September 2026

Council crews will be spraying all sporting fields and urban areas across Parkes Shire for broadleaf weeds. Spraying will continue throughout August (weather permitting) to help keep our public spaces safe, healthy, and looking their best.

2026 Council Meeting Dates

On display until 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.
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Your Say

Draft Deed of Variation to the Planning Agreement

Submissions closing on 29 July 2026, 12:00 AM

Parkes Shire Council advises that a Draft Deed of Variation to the Planning Agreement for the Ridgey Creek Battery Energy Storage System project is now on public exhibition.

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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