Register to attend one of the workshops at Homegrown Parkes this weekend, and you will go into the running to win some wonderful prizes from local Homegrown Parkes businesses. Chef Jack Brown will be providing a workshop in the Cooke Park Pavilion … Keep reading this article, click here...
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Working Sheep Dogs On Show At 2025 Parkes Yard Dog Trial
The Parkes Yard Dog Trial is set to be an exciting and action-packed weekend on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June at the Parkes Showground. This thrilling competition showcases the remarkable skills of … [Read More...]
Success At The Land Cookery And Handicraft Day
Oxley Group CWA held their annual ‘The Land’ Cookery and Handicraft Day on Tuesday 11 March in Condobolin. The Land Cookery Judge, Ann McIntyre, and Handicraft Judge, Ruth Hando, found many … [Read More...]
Parkes M&D Society Presents Mamma Mia
Tickets have gone on sale for the eagerly anticipated production of Mamma Mia and by all accounts, this is going to be another hit for Parkes M&D Society. The show is led by two powerhouse … [Read More...]
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Parkes Picnic Races: Introducing the 2025 Parkes Picnic Races Committee: President Tim Keith, Vice Presidents Ann Olson and Ian Brown, Secretary Tricia Trim, Treasurer Robyn Hawke, Executive Members … [Read More...]
Special Interests
Don’t Miss Homegrown Parkes Next Saturday
Homegrown Parkes is back for 2025, providing an opportunity for visitors and locals to fill their Saturday in Parkes with plenty of good food and local produce next Saturday, 29 March between 9am … [Read More...]
Forbes Cyclists Pedalling For A Purpose
On 4 - 5 April, a dedicated group of cyclists from Forbes: Stuart Thomas, Luke Randall, Marco Carelli, and Terry Cuskelly will embark on a nearly 400km journey to the Centre for Country Kids in Manly … [Read More...]
First Of Its Kind Birth Control Pill
Australian women are set to enjoy greater contraceptive choice than ever before, with a first of its kind pill to be reimbursed by the Federal Government. From 1 May, the progestogen-only oral … [Read More...]
Risk Factors For Dementia
New data released by Dementia Australia for Brain Health Week shows that Australians are largely unaware that common health issues such as hearing loss, depression and high cholesterol are risk … [Read More...]
Sport
Forbes Netball 2025 Representative Season
Forbes Netball Association’s 2025 representative season will kick-off this weekend, when the FNA Open Representative team compete in the West/Central West Regional League competition. The Forbes team … [Read More...]
Forbes Cyclists Pedalling For A Purpose
On 4 - 5 April, a dedicated group of cyclists from Forbes: Stuart Thomas, Luke Randall, Marco Carelli, and Terry Cuskelly will embark on a nearly 400km journey to the Centre for Country Kids in Manly … [Read More...]
Twelve Local Fighters Ready To Step In The Ring For Fight Night
The much-anticipated ‘Boxing In Parkes’ fight night presented by Mayhem Fight Series is set to take place tomorrow night, Saturday 22 March at the Parkes Leagues Club. This event is an Amateur … [Read More...]
Forbes Croquet Club Notes
Last week, on 26 February Sue Wade celebrated her 80th Birthday and everyoneenjoyed a lovely cake to celebrate at croquet. President, Elvy presented Sue withher O.B.E. and wished her fun, … [Read More...]