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Town raises $75,000 for Little Wings

Community

Winter debutante ball for cause

News

Northparkes recognised for excellence

Evolution Mining Northparkes Operations wins two awards at NSW Women in Mining Awards

Events

What's on in and around Forbes

Your local and regional events guide

Rural

More dogs, more days for Tullamore trial

Entries are up as this year's Tullamore Sheep Dog Trials are held over four days

Events

All welcome to church reopening Sunday

The historic St Andrew's holds a special place for many families.

News

Politics and Government

Community safety lacks consideration

A tragic incident has prompted renewed scrutiny of the decisions made by the Mental Health Review Tribunal and transitioning forensic mental health patients back into the community

Council

Targeting speed in Peak Hill

A speed monitor trailer has been set up in Peak Hill's main street following community concerns of people speeding

Community

Lumps of porridge in space

This week Central West Astronomical Society looks at groups of stars called clusters, within our own Milky Way galaxy

Community

Every dollar stays local: Come and learn more at Forbes Hospital Auxiliary AGM

The organisation's AGM is a great time to learn more about them and support our local health services as volunteers.

Emergency Services

NSW to roll-out new model for mental health emergencies

A new statewide health-led response model will connect people with a dedicated team of mental health experts

News

Salvos call for urgent action as homelessness reaches record levels

This Homelessness Week The Salvation Army is calling on governments, communities for urgent act

Council

Exciting long-term vision for Henry Parkes Centre

The draft masterplan for the Henry Parkes Centre has been revealed and is on public exhibition

Rural

Looking at Landcare: Crop Swap finds new home at PASH

Looking at Landcare with Central West Lachlan Landcare

Sport

Bowls

Rookies represent as Forbes hosts bowls championships

News and results from Forbes Sports and Rec Club

Golf

Golf medalists run neck and neck

News and results from Forbes Golf Club

Sport

Intense squash in winter comp, players now take court for championships

This week's squash news and results by Drop Shot

Rugby League

Forbes fires finals warning

Magpies are building momentum on the home run to PMP finals.

Horse Racing

Voracious wins Cup in a thriller

Racing news with Col Hodges

Rugby League

Children's centre the winner in jersey auction

The Trundle Boomers charity jersey auction raised $11,000 for the Trundle Children’s Centre

Regional

Events

Dean Z concerts smash festival ticket records

Dean Z’s premier concerts are the fastest‑selling shows in Parkes Elvis Festival history

Politics and Government

Chaffey: Sign petition to reverse Inland Rail decision

Federal Member MP Jamie Chaffey held a community meeting regarding the decision to stop Inland Rail north of Parkes

News

Top dogs tumble records at auction

Inaugural Robert Cox trophy recognises next generation at Forbes Working Dog Auction

Madeline Blackstock

News

Phones across Australia to sound in national emergency alert test

Every compatible mobile phone will receive an alert as part of a national emergency test called AusAlert

News

Remembering Sam Neill and his connection to Parkes

The Dish star and renowned New Zealand actor Sam Neill died on 13 July at 78

News

High prices fuel frustration

Parkes was the fourth most expensive town in the state to buy unleaded fuel on Tuesday

Parkes Elvis Festival

An Elvis Festival for the ages: Dean Z concert and headline acts revealed

Entertainment of epic proportions is in the planning for the 2027 Parkes Elvis Festival and some new details have been revealed

CENTRAL WEST ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY

AstroFest and daytime stars and planets

Energy from Waste

Consultation remains priority as Parkes Energy Recovery EIS nears release

Parkes Energy Recovery plans to release Environmental Impact Statement on public exhibition in September

News

Frost and Fire set to light up Saturday night

Free buses are picking up from all over Forbes, and coming in from surrounding towns for the winter festival.

News

MP calls for JobKeeper-style support as highway closure passes 100 days

State, federal MPs call for more support from governments for hard-hit businesses.

Sport

Champion diver returns to rekindle Parkes diving legacy

Richard Clement has returned to Parkes to rebuild town’s once-thriving diving club

Opinion

Letter to the Editor

Better ways to manage waste

This writer says there's better technology that should be used for energy from waste plants, where they could be built in Sydney

Letter to the Editor

Bypass noise concerns still unanswered

A resident would like to see money better spent on addressing noise complaints regarding the Parkes Bypass

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