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Road closures

View a list of current road conditions, including road closures and road works.

Lodge a request or report an issue

Report a problem with roads, parks or facilities. Request a Council service.

Careers

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Waste collection services

Find your bin collection dates, or request new bins and waste pickup.

Major projects

Learn more about major projects and works, planned and underway across the Parkes Shire.

Development

You've decided to build, renovate, redevelop, buy or sell. Find out what's next in the process.

Council meetings

See upcoming meetings and learn how to get involved.

Book a venue

Book one of our various venues for your next event.

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.

Applications Now Open For The 2025 Jack Scoble Scholarships

Published on 11 November 2024

Parkes Shire Council is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Jack Scoble Scholarships. The Jack Scoble Scholarship Fund is an annual initiative designed to support local students pursuing further education and training.

Take Extra Care On The Roads This Harvest

Published on 05 November 2024

Drivers are being urged to take extra care on the roads as farm machinery and trucks mobilise for a big harvest across regional NSW.
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Events

Local and Family History Group

04 December 2024

Join the Local and Family History Group at the Parkes Shire Library to share your wisdom, learn new local and family history facts and work together on projects for our community.

Open Makerspace

04 December 2024

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

Crop Swap in the Library

07 December 2024

Come along and swap your excess homegrown produce, seeds and plants with like-minded people. Join this green, sustainable initiative in the Parkes Shire Library courtyard on Saturday 7 December from 10:00am.
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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.

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.

Notification of works - Sewer Maintenance and Repairs

On display until 31 January 2025

Council would like to advise FITT Resources has been contracted by Parkes Shire Council to conduct annual maintenance and repairs on sewer manholes throughout Parkes.
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Your Say

Parkes Shire 2040

Ongoing consultation

Your Community, Your Say, Your Future!

Join us at a drop in session in Trundle, Tullamore, Peak Hill, or Alectown, where you can share your thoughts and ideas on the future of Parkes Shire. With significant economic growth projected, we are focused on planning for a growing community and positioning the Parkes Shire as a sustainable and inclusive place, now and into the future.
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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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