The Parkes Bypass will connect with Wiradjuri culture by the display of permanent artworks by a local Aboriginal artists. In September 2024, Transport for NSW, in consultation with the local Aboriginal community, invited all local Aboriginal … Keep reading this article, click here...
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No ‘Transition Advocate’ For Live Sheep Farmers More Than Six Months On
Labor has failed to find a live sheep ‘transition advocate’ more than six months since it passed the Export Control Amendment (Ending Live Sheep Exports by Sea) Bill 2024. Leader of The Nationals … [Read More...]
Quorn Park Hybrid: Project Update
The Quorn Park Hybrid Farm, on Back Trundle Road, Parkes NSW, is progressing the construction phase of the project. Initial construction activities started with material import for temporary tracks … [Read More...]
Coalition To Cut Red Tape To Support Small Businesses
Small businesses across the Central West, Riverina, Snowy Mountains, South West Slopes and Southern Tablelands are set to benefit from a new Coalition policy that will cut red tape. A future … [Read More...]
Farmers Welcome Plans To Attract More Vets To Regional Nsw
The state’s peak farm body has welcomed a new government initiative to address acute shortages of vets across rural NSW. Under the NSW Government’s Welcome Experience program, vets, vet nurses, vet … [Read More...]
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Honour Loved Ones And Support Heart Research
This February is REDFEB, Heart Research Australia’s heart awareness month, dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease and encouraging Australians to wear red and donate to fund vital … [Read More...]
It’s Back To School Time: Remember Road Safety
The new school year is set to resume for thousands of local students in the coming weeks and the Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils are reminding local drivers and parents about children’s … [Read More...]
Inspiring Locals Nominated For Awards
Forbes Shire residents who have made significant contributions or outstanding achievements to the community over the last 12 months have been recognised by being nominated for the Forbes Shire … [Read More...]
Welcome To The 2025 Parkes Elvis Festival!
It’s an absolute pleasure to welcome Elvis fans from across the globe to our vibrant community. Now in its 32nd year, the Parkes Elvis Festival continues to grow as a premier event on the Australian … [Read More...]
Sport
Close Scores In Golf
The Long Weekend and the forecast hot weather contributed to the field for Saturdays men’s golf being a little down at 51. But the competition in the Individual Stableford, sponsored by Rob Allen … [Read More...]
Forbes Croquet Club Notes
On Saturday 25 January Aussie Croquet was played with 27 in attendance. Many good scores were recorded. Including one runaway score - May Jones (Solo) def Ros Rennick and Robin Pols, 14/13. It was … [Read More...]
Spooner Oval Works Reach Milestone
The new grandstand project at Spooner Oval is starting to take shape after the project reached a significant milestone this week with the concrete pour for the foundation. Part of stage 1 of the … [Read More...]
Happy Holidays From The Forbes Croquet Club
On Saturday 14 December, it was a very warm morning and Aussie Croquet was played with 27 in attendance. All three games were won by May Jones, Elvy Quirk, Kevin Rubie and David West whilst two games … [Read More...]