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Latest NewsThis is the section of the site where you will find out what's been happening in the local government area. All of the latest news, including media releases, announcements, document launches and other information will be published here. You will also find the headlines of the most recent news appearing dynamically on the homepage of our site. Councils who have existing sites, and want to link to a news feature can link directly to this page from their existing site. Users are able to sort by date or by type of news item. This page sorts by date by default. Latest NewsMixed Messages from Mini Budget - 14 Nov 2008The Mayor of Parkes, Councillor Ken Keith, has said that aspects of Tuesday's Mini Budget needed clarification. Some reports indicated that the new hospital planned for Parkes had been scrapped but information he had received was that it had been deferred and was now dependent on Federal Government funding. more .. Christmas Advice @ Parkes Library - 06 Nov 2008 Christmas decorations are in the shops, toys are on special - it is time to start your Christmas shopping! This year to ease the pain of "what will I buy ......??? ", Parkes Library is providing a service that will help you purchase the perfect gift every time. more .. Mayor Ken Keith Calls on the State to give the Central West a go - 21 Oct 2008 Parkes Shire Council Mayor Ken Keith has expressed disappointment in the Department of Planning’s recent population projects for the region. more .. Australia Day Planning - 30 Sep 2008 Plans for the 2009 celebrations are underway with nominations already having been invited for the Shire's annual citizens awards. more ..New self-contained B&B opens in Parkes - 08 Sep 2008 Parkes' newest tourism product, Welcome Cottage was officially opened on Saturday 6th September. more .. Mayor Ken Keith supports additional options for Parkes - 15 Aug 2008 The Mayor of Parkes Councillor Ken Keith said he would support additional air service options for the Parkes Shire residents but the important goal is to retain an individual and convenient air service at Parkes. "There are many centres who do not enjoy the level of service as Parkes does" Cr Keith said. "It is so important to us to retain that service". more .. Sports Council Stability - 15 Aug 2008 The stability of Parkes Sports Council was again demonstrated at last night's annual meeting. Virtually the entire executive was re appointed unopposed as Council members reflected on another active year which generated turnover in excess of $200,000. more .. Parkes Mayor Ken Keith Supports CENTROC Position on Regional Broadband Needs - 15 Aug 2008 The Federal Government has committed to rolling out fibre to the node to dramatically improve broadband coverage around the country. Who, when and where are the big questions that are yet to be answered. more .. Mayor Ken Keith to ensure Parkes Shire is at the table to improve road and rail for the region - 07 Aug 2008 Before the last Federal election, Central NSW Councils of which Parkes Shire Council is a member was successful in lobbying for one of only two transport studies in NSW. “The information from the $1m Central NSW Transport Needs Study will inform the Federal Government on how they will spend the $20billion they have set aside to get infrastructure in the country back to where it should be,” said Mayor Keith more .. Marrangaroo to Bell option to build a safer road between Lithgow and the Blue Mountains. - 07 Aug 2008 Referring to the recent announcement of the inclusion of the Marrangaroo to Bell option when identifying the best way to build a safer road between Lithgow and the Blue Mountains Parkes Shire Council Mayor Ken said, “The Bells Line of Expressway remains the first priority of the Mayors of Central NSW.” more .. Parkes pulls off "best ever" Countrylink Inland NSW Tourism Awards - 27 Jul 2008 Parkes hosted over 200 guests on Saturday evening for the inland NSW tourism industry's night of nights, the 2008 CountryLink Inland NSW Tourism Awards held at the Parkes Leagues Club. The event has been touted by many regular attendees as the best so far, in the awards programs 5 year history (having previously been held in Coonabarabran, Tamworth, Wagga, and Wentworth), given the calibre of entertainment, the seamless program of activities, and the famous Parkes hospitality. more .. Election of New Mayor and Deputy Mayor - 18 Jul 2008 Following the retirement from civic life of Cr Robert Wilson OAM, an election for the position of Mayor was held at the Council Meeting on 15 July 2008. Cr Ken Keith was elected unopposed to the position. Cr Keith has served 17 terms as Deputy Mayor and has been a Parkes Shire Councillor since being first elected in 1983. An election for the position of Deputy Mayor was held at the same meeting due to Cr Keith's elevation to Mayor. Cr John Magill was elected unopposed to the position of Deputy Mayor. Cr Magill commenced his Local Government career with his election to Council in 1999.
Both Cr Keith and Magill look forward to the challenges of their new positions and look forward to working with their fellow Councillors, staff and the Parkes Shire community in fulfilling the Shire's visions and aspirations. more ..
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