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
Parkes Shire Council Celebrates Commencement Of Gateway Service Centre Published on 13 February 2025 A major milestone for the Parkes Special Activation Precinct was marked last week as Parkes Shire Council, the Stevens Group, and the NSW Government’s Regional Growth and Development Corporation (RGDC) broke ground on the new BP Highway Service Centre. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Elvis Lives On In Parkes With Iconic Gates Of Graceland Attraction Published on 03 February 2025 Parkes Shire Council is proud to announce the completion of the Gates of Graceland, a unique year-round tourist attraction. This project, funded through the NSW Government’s Regional Tourism Activation Fund, is set to become a major drawcard for visitors and Elvis fans alike, further cementing Parkes’ reputation as the Elvis capital of Australia. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Charging Ahead: New EV Stations Installed In Parkes Published on 03 February 2025 Parkes Shire Council is pleased to announce the installation of four electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the Parkes Library carpark, supported by funding from the NSW Electric Vehicle Destination Charging Grants program. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Celebrates Revitilisation Of Trundle's Main Street Published on 29 January 2025 The revitalisation of Trundle’s Main Street and the opening of the town’s new community gym in the Trundle Memorial Hall were officially celebrated in a special ceremony early on January 26, ahead of Australia Day celebrations at Berryman Oval. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Funding Announced For Flood-Hit Central West Communities Published on 20 November 2024 The Albanese and Minns Governments’ $32 million Regional Transport Resilience Fund (RTRF) is supporting the Cabonne, Forbes, Lachlan and Parkes councils to repair and upgrade road and transport infrastructure damaged by the 2022 floods. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Parkes Crowned NSW's Tidiest Town At Keep Australia Beautiful Awards Published on 04 November 2024 Parkes Shire Council has proudly claimed the prestigious 2024 Overall Tidy Towns Award at the Keep Australia Beautiful NSW (KAB NSW) Tidy Towns Awards, announced on 2 November 2024 at a ceremony hosted by 2023 winner Bathurst. Recognised for our commitment to sustainability and community spirit, Parkes Shire Council will now represent NSW at the Australian Tidy Towns Awards in Beechworth, Victoria Tagged as: , Media Releases
$1 Million Upgrade: Lake Endeavour Opens For Recreation And Ecotourism Published on 01 November 2024 Parkes Shire Council is pleased to announce the completion of the Lake Endeavour Activation Project, marking a significant milestone in transforming the lake into the Parkes Shire’s first developed natural water location for recreational use. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Parkes Shire Council Named Finalist In 2024 NSW Tidy Towns Awards Published on 29 October 2024 Parkes Shire Council is proud to announce we have been selected as a finalist in the prestigious 2024 Keep Australia Beautiful NSW (KAB NSW) Tidy Towns Awards. The Parkes Shire has been recognised in multiple award categories, highlighting our dedication to environmental sustainability, community inclusion, and water security innovation. Tagged as: , Media Releases