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Flood funding restores Trundle’s tennis courts

There’s some exciting news for Trundle as work gets underway to restore and upgrade the Berryman Oval tennis courts. Just over $636,000 is going into the job, coming out of the NSW Government’s Community Asset Program for flood repairs. It’s all...

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12 hours ago

Community

A simple question can make all the difference

R U OK? Day is a powerful reminder that looking after ourselves – and each other – really matters. Life can throw challenges our way, and while we often talk about keeping physically fit and healthy, it’s just as important to care for our...

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14 Sep 2025

Police and Courts

Urgent plea to families to talk about online safety

Crime Stoppers NSW is announcing a significant law enforcement collaboration to tackle online crime, ranging from child abuse or unwanted contact, cyberbullying and scams. Crime Stoppers provides a simple gateway for communities to report this...

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07 Sep 2025

Community

Dark side of the moon

By MARK SIMPSONStar gazers will be hoping for a clear night next Monday to see a total eclipse of the moon. While not a rare event, the last total lunar eclipse seen in Australia was in 2022 and the next will be in March 2026.A lunar eclipse occurs...

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07 Sep 2025

Rural

Celebrate NAIDOC in Parkes

LOOKING AT LANDCARE By CENTRAL WEST LACHLAN LANDCARE, MARG APPLEBEENominations 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...

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31 Aug 2025

Events

Kindness champion to share her inspiring journey

NSW Australian of the Year and Kindness Factory founder Kath Koschel will share her extraordinary and uplifting story at a free event in Parkes this month. CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes is thrilled to invite the whole community to hear from Kath at...

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17 Aug 2025

News

Access granted: Forbes road into Parkes open again

It’s the news Parkes and Forbes residents have been waiting for - the southern access to the town off the Newell Highway is open. The southern access opened to traffic on Friday evening and connects the former highway, now Forbes Road, to the...

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17 Aug 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Snow much fun at Frozen Junior

Last weekend saw the last shows of the popular Parkes Musical and Dramatic society’s production of Frozen Junior. The show has been historic for the Parkes Musical and Dramatic Society with all 11 shows selling out in record time. In the Society’s...

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17 Aug 2025

News

Nationals push for inquiry into regional waste facilities

The NSW Nationals will push for a parliamentary inquiry into Energy from Waste incinerators following concerns almost a million tonnes of extra waste could be sent to regional areas, like Parkes, each year to help deal with an overflow in...

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10 Aug 2025

Events

Community tradition needs volunteers

A cherished annual tradition in the heart of rural NSW, the Trundle Show is more than just an agricultural event. It’s a celebration of community spirit, country life and the resilience of small towns. As preparations begin for this year’s show the...

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10 Aug 2025