Laurie is still king of the kids!

Laurie is still king of the kids!
8:24 AM AEST | Rugby League great Laurie Daley was guest of honour at a special function at the Parkes Leagues Club last week where he delighted and charmed the 150 guests with stories and anecdotes of his years `in the game.’

RTA fails to give way on changes

8:22 AM AEST | Parkes Councillor Kenny McGrath has expressed disappointment at the response of the RTA towards a council proposal to alter the traffic flow at the Clarinda and Mitchell Streets intersection.

Candidates urged to introduce themselves

8:25 AM AEST | A Parkes resident has urged the local candidates seeking election to Parkes Shire Council to hold a public get-together to introduce themselves. The resident, who preferred to remain anonymous, said she hardly knew of any of the nominees.
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One chance to nominate for touch

One chance to nominate for touch
8:30 AM AEST | Get ready to step into your touch footy shoes because Parkes Touch Football Association is gearing up for the summer competition. This year sees the implementation of the competition starting and finishing before Christmas for both junior and senior grades.

State of success for Mariah

8:31 AM AEST | Parkes hockey player Mariah Williams has shown she continues to be a very talented sportsperson by being selected in the NSW under 13s girls hockey side.
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New play equipment for park

New play equipment for park

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