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
The King's Castle Australian Qualifier for the Elvis World Cup
Parkes Leagues Club 20-21 March 2010
Special guest judge: Joe Esposito
News
Live it Now! Youth Week @ Parkes Library - 3 March 2010
National Youth Week (NYW) is the largest celebration of young people in Australia. Thousands of young people aged 12-25 all across Australia get involved in NYW each year. NYW 2010 will take place from 10 to 18 April 2010 and its theme is "Live it Now!"
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Casual Library Assistant - 2 March 2010
Are you enthusiastic and customer focused, able to communicate with a wide range of people and demonstrate an excellent public manner? Parkes Shire Council is currently seeking a Library Assistant, Casual who will be responsible for running the branch libraries at Trundle, Tullamore and Peak Hill as required and during periods of staff leave. Applications for this position will be received by the undersigned up until 10.00am on Monday 15th March 2010. Applicants must specifically address each of the essential and desirable criteria for the position. An information package must be obtained from here , or by contacting the Human Resources Section. Further direct information on the position can be obtained by contacting Mrs Shellie Buckle, Council's Library Manager on 6861 2309.
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HENRY PARKES WAY MAKES ITS MARK ON PARKES SHIRE - 18 February 2010
Main Road 61 has been named 'Henry Parkes Way' from Boree on the Escort Way (MR 377), through to Condobolin.
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Coming events
Craft Corner March Exhibition - 01 Mar 2010 - 31 Mar 2010
The March Exhibition features "The Pink Ribbon Challenge" an initiative of the Embroiderers Guild of NSW Inc.
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Red Cross Calling Appeal - 06 Mar 2010 - 13 Mar 2010
The Red Cross Centre will be open all week for donations. Free tea, coffee or cool drinks if you call at the Centre duri...
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Cross Code Touch Football Carnival - 13 Mar 2010
The Inaugural Parkes Cross Code Touch Football Carnival will take place on Saturday 13 March 2010 at the Pioneer/Spicer...
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