Applications Opening Soon For 2025 Parkes Shire Cultural Grants Published on 10 April 2025 Local groups and organisations are encouraged to bring their creative ideas to life with the support of Parkes Shire Council’s 2025 Cultural Grants Program, opening on Thursday, 17 April 2025. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Don't Be The Fire Risk To Your Community Published on 07 April 2025 Residents and landholders are reminded of the requirement to notify fire agencies before lighting hazard reductions and pile burns. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Mayor: Parkes Hospital Deserves Respect & Access To Maternity Services Published on 04 April 2025 On the 19 March 2025 the Deputy Mayor Marg Applebee and I travelled to Sydney to meet with the Minister for Health the Hon. Ryan Park to once again fight for maternity services for Parkes.It quickly became apparent that maternity services are now a statewide issue, with many hospitals in the region, including some of the larger hospitals, run entirely by locum doctors that fly-in and fly-out. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Busy Time On The Roads This April Published on 03 April 2025 With Easter, the school holidays and ANZAC Day all in April this year, it’s going to be a busy month of travel on NSW roads.NSW Police along with Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils are encouraging all road users to take care on the roads this April. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases
Parkes Elvis Festival Named Foundation Event By NSW Government Published on 27 March 2025 Parkes Shire Council is delighted to announce that the Parkes Elvis Festival has been officially recognised as a Foundation Event under the NSW Government’s newly introduced events framework. This acknowledgment secures the festival’s place as one of the state’s most significant and enduring cultural events, ensuring its ongoing success and contribution to the local and state economy. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Parkes Energy Recovery To Create Opportunities Published on 24 March 2025 On Tuesday 18 March 2025, Councillors and the Council’s Executive Management Team met with representatives from Parkes Energy Recovery, a consortium led by Tribe Infrastructure Group, to discuss their proposed Parkes Energy Recovery facility in the Parkes Special Activation Precinct. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Parkes Shire Council Explores Future Options For Trundle ABBA Festival Published on 21 March 2025 Parkes Shire Council recognises the Trundle ABBA Festival as a much-loved event that has brought joy to the community, attracted visitors from across Australia, and provided a significant boost to local businesses, tourism, and hospitality. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Announces Recipients Of Events Financial Assistance Published on 07 March 2025 Parkes Shire Council is pleased to announce the recipients of Round 2 of the Events Financial Assistance Program (EFAP). Following a thorough review of applications, Council has allocated $50,310 in funding to seven community events and one destination event throughout the shire. Tagged as: , Media Releases
2025 Jack Scoble Scholarship Awarded Published on 21 February 2025 Parkes Shire Council is proud to announce Genevieve Bligh as the recipient of the 2025 Jack Scoble Scholarship. The scholarship was awarded at a formal ceremony on Tuesday 18 February, acknowledging the outstanding achievements and community spirit of this young Parkes local. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Country Sounds At The Pavilion Returns For An Unforgettable Night Published on 18 February 2025 Get ready for another spectacular evening of live music as Country Sounds at the Pavilion returns to Cooke Park on Saturday 22 February 2025. Tagged as: , Media Releases