Welcome to the Progressive Parkes Shire
The Shire of Parkes is located in the Central West of New South Wales, Australia.
Its residents enjoy a diverse lifestyle, underpinned by a stable rural economy and supplemented by manufacturing and mining industries.
Enjoy browsing and learning more about our towns, our community and Councils services.
Featured Programs
August is 'Show Time' in Parkes Shire
Tullamore 13/14 - Trundle 17/18 Peak Hill 24/25 Parkes 30 August - 1 September 2010
News
Implementation of Load Limit on Unsealed Local Roads - 29 July 2010 - 29 July 2010
Due to the current and forecast wet conditions, all unsealed roads in the Parkes Shire are closed to vehicles over 3 tonne, except school buses, emergency vehicles and Council road plant. Please note that concessions are possible, on request, for urgent transport activity on routes considered suitable to carry the proposed loadings. Contact Parkes Council's Engineering Department to discuss the requirements for a concession. This restriction will apply until 10am Tuesday 3 August 2010. The situation will be reviewed at this time. Motorists are asked to use extreme caution when travelling in the wet conditions.
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Capture the Moment! - 26 July 2010
We all have some great pictures that have captured a special moment between a child and a special man in their lives. They could be their Dad, Granddad, Uncle foster Dad or even older brother! These are the type of pictures that make up the Thanks Dad National Exhibition and, without pictures like yours being contributed, they couldn't run this wonderful exhibition of these moments.
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Centroc Summit at the Mount - 20 July 2010
NEWSFLASH! Centroc Summit at the Mount Thursday 29 July 2010 Pit Complex, Mt Panorama, Bathurst. Free events including Recharging the Region Expo, Mayoral and Community Bike Ride and the first ever Electric Vehicle Challenge on Mt Panorama. The full program can be viewed at www.centroc.com.au
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Coming events
Weekend Silk Painting Workshop - 31 Jul 2010 - 01 Aug 2010
Venue: Alpaca Country Shop, 10kms south of Parkes. Opportunity to learn Silk Scarf painting Cost for classes includes al...
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Golden Oldies Weekend - 31 Jul 2010 - 01 Aug 2010
The Golden Oldies Chapter of the Local Government Manager's Association will converge on Parkes for their inaugural...
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Storytime at the Library - 03 Aug 2010
EVERY TUESDAY A fun way to boost pre-school children's confidence & reading-readiness skills. Make friends, enj...
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