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Special event planned for film’s 25th anniversary

October will mark the 25th anniversary of the release The Dish, the iconic Australian historical comedy-drama film featuring Parkes’ very own Murriyang Parkes Radio Telescope and its role in relaying live footage of humanity’s first steps on the...

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05 Oct 2025

Events

Diamonds and dollars: Phenomenal response to Frontline Ball

The preliminary counts are in and organisers of the 2025 Frontline Ball have announced they have raised more than $185,000 on Saturday night. Almost 500 people looking their sparkling best packed the Parkes Leagues Club, the room absolutely glowing...

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21 Sep 2025

Community

Dave calls last drinks on a decade of teaching at TAFE

If you’ve received the services of a bartender anywhere in central or western NSW, chances are they’ve been trained by one of our own Dave Wilson. After almost 10 years as a hospitality teacher at Parkes TAFE - mainly training in RSA (Responsible...

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07 Sep 2025

News

Inquiry committee calls for submissions

The parliamentary committee appointed to examine proposed Energy from Waste facilities, not only in Parkes but across the state, is calling for submissions. The ‘Select Committee on Proposed Energy from Waste Facilities’ will examine the technology...

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07 Sep 2025

Events

Forbes locals part of show centenary

Forbes residents were spotted among the big crowds and entrants at this year’s Tullamore Show, which on 8-9 August officially marked and celebrated its 100th event. Hank Bray had a great show in the poultry section which made a return after it had to...

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24 Aug 2025

News

Strength in numbers: Hundreds turn out for information night

Residents have turned out in their hundreds for a community information night on the impacts and issues surrounding an Energy from Waste incinerator that’s been proposed for Parkes. There was standing room only, with hosts Parkes Clean Future...

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10 Aug 2025

Community

New building a centrepiece of Trundle Showground

What was once an old iron shed and bar at the Trundle Showground now stands a modern multipurpose building to suit as many needs of the community as possible. It’s the result of many years of hard work by the Trundle Showground Trust and volunteers...

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10 Aug 2025

Sport

Guinness record for Sherrie

Sherrie Williams from Tullamore has broken the Guinness World Record for the most weight lifted in an hour by a one arm deadlift. At 23,950kg, Sherrie surpassed the record by 3950kg on Sunday at Anytime Fitness Forbes, where she works as a group fit...

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27 Jul 2025

Sport

That’s gold! Youth shows state what they’re made of

Youth are proudly representing their shire, Wiradjuri people and the Parkes PCYC at the Nations of Origin 2025. Four gymnasts, including two from Forbes, have walked away with gold and bronze medals. Nations of Origin is an annual tournament hosted...

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27 Jul 2025

Health

Only the beginning: Facility an enormous benefit to Parkes and region

Some said it couldn’t be done. But here we are, gestured Dr Kerrie Stewart who is the Head of Campus of the Central West Clinical School that’s based in Parkes. The doctor was referring to training medical students to become doctors outside of a city...

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20 Jul 2025