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Careers

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Major projects

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Development

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Council meetings

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News

Parkes Shire Joins Nation's Biggest Garage Sale Trail This November

Published on 10 September 2024

Clear out and cash in on the Garage Sale Trail this November as Parkes Shire Council joins the nation’s biggest second-hand treasure hunt. Over two big weekends on the 9-10 and 16-17 November, the Garage Sale Trail will be coming to Parkes Shire, with the event offering savings for savvy shoppers on everything from the essentials you need, to the pre-loved gems you want.

13 Days Of Double Demerits For The Christmas Holidays

Published on 01 January 2025

Double demerit points will be in force for 13 days over the Christmas and New Year period to improve road safety during the holiday season.

Prepare A Plan B To Get Home This Holiday Season

Published on 19 December 2024

It’s the season of celebration and the Plan B Win a Swag promotion is back to remind anyone planning on drinking with family and friends over the holiday period that planning how they’ll get home safely should be a key part of their preparations.

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Events

Board Games at the Library

21 December 2024

Escape the heat during the long summer holidays! Bring your family to Parkes Library and try some of our board games. You can even borrow one to take home.

Open Makerspace

23 December 2024

Come together to this open session and use our materials and equipment to work on your creative projects. Everyone is welcome!

Multicultural Art Group

07 January 2025

The Multicultural Art Group meets monthly to connect, create and build community. It is an initiative for new arrival migrants and refugees to the area.

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Public Notices

Road Closures

On display until 31 December 2024

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

2025 Parkes Elvis Festival - Temporary Road Closures

On display until 13 January 2025

Parkes Shire Council wishes to advise there will be some temporary road closures and changes to parking in Parkes to conduct the annual Parkes Elvis Festival from 8 to 12 January 2025.

Christmas Closures and Operating Hours

On display until 05 January 2025

Parkes Shire Council has a variety of facilities and services that will experience closures or interruptions over the Christmas holiday period.

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Your Say

Public Exhibition - Draft Community Engagement Strategy

Submissions closing on 17 January 2025, 11:59 PM

Notice is hereby given that the Draft Parkes Shire Council Community Engagement Strategy 2025-2028 will be on public exhibition between 18 December 2024 and 17 January 2025.

Planning Proposal - Amendment to Parkes Local Environmental Plan 2012

Submissions closing on 31 January 2025, 11:59 PM

Notice is hereby given that Parkes Shire Council has received Planning Proposal No: PP2024/0002 from Solar Mining Services Pty Ltd on land known as Lot 2 DP 1064474, Lot 4 DP 1064474, Lot 3 DP 1064474, Lot 5 DP 1064474, 3577 Henry Parkes Way, Bogan Gate NSW 2876.

Public Exhibition - Draft Contribution Plan