Celebrate NAIDOC in Parkes

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Aug 28 2025 Updated 4 hours ago

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members of the Parkes NAIDOC Family Fun Day Committee: Kerryn Jones, Kelly Thompson, Gail Smith, Pat Oliver, Marg Applebee, Rose Jones, Jolie O’Shannessy, Callum Morris, (front) Iesha Charlton and Chloe Allen. Missing from the Photo are Geoff Anderson and Michael James.

LOOKING AT LANDCARE

By CENTRAL WEST LACHLAN LANDCARE, MARG APPLEBEE

Nominations are open for the 2025 Parkes NAIDOC Awards.

A special inclusion for the event will be the presentation of NAIDOC Awards to local people who have been supporting and encouraging building a rich cultural framework within our community as well as celebrating young and emerging leaders within our community.

Nominations in the...

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