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Mayor Ken Keith supports additional options for Parkes - 15 Aug 2008
The Mayor of Parkes Councillor Ken Keith said he would support additional air service options for the Parkes Shire residents but the important goal is to retain an individual and convenient air service at Parkes.

"There are many centres who do not enjoy the level of service as Parkes does" Cr Keith said. "It is so important to us to retain that service". more ..

Sports Council Stability - 15 Aug 2008
The stability of Parkes Sports Council was again demonstrated at last night's annual meeting.  Virtually the entire executive was re appointed unopposed as Council members reflected on another active year which generated turnover in excess of $200,000. more ..

Parkes Mayor Ken Keith Supports CENTROC Position on Regional Broadband Needs - 15 Aug 2008
The Federal Government has committed to rolling out fibre to the node to dramatically improve broadband coverage around the country. Who, when and where are the big questions that are yet to be answered. more ..

Mayor Ken Keith to ensure Parkes Shire is at the table to improve road and rail for the region - 07 Aug 2008
Before the last Federal election, Central NSW Councils of which Parkes Shire Council is a member was successful in lobbying for one of only two transport studies in NSW.

“The information from the $1m Central NSW Transport Needs Study will inform the Federal Government on how they will spend the $20billion they have set aside to get infrastructure in the country back to where it should be,” said Mayor Keith more ..

Marrangaroo to Bell option to build a safer road between Lithgow and the Blue Mountains. - 07 Aug 2008
Referring to the recent announcement of the inclusion of the Marrangaroo to Bell option when identifying the best way to build a safer road between Lithgow and the Blue Mountains Parkes Shire Council Mayor Ken said, “The Bells Line of Expressway remains the first priority of the Mayors of Central NSW.” more ..

Position Vacant - Tourism Assistant (Casual) - 06 Aug 2008
Applications are invited and will be received by the undersigned up until 10.00am on Monday 25th August, 2008 for the position of Casual Tourism Assistant at the Parkes Visitor Information Centre.  The successful applicant will be appointed to share a casual roster for weekend and public holiday work. Availability to work occasional relief shifts on weekdays would be desirable but not essential.

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Parkes pulls off "best ever" Countrylink Inland NSW Tourism Awards - 27 Jul 2008
Parkes hosted over 200 guests on Saturday evening for the inland NSW tourism industry's night of nights, the 2008 CountryLink Inland NSW Tourism Awards held at the Parkes Leagues Club. The event has been touted by many regular attendees as the best so far, in the awards programs 5 year history (having previously been held in Coonabarabran, Tamworth, Wagga, and Wentworth), given the calibre of entertainment, the seamless program of activities, and the famous Parkes hospitality. more ..

Call for help with History Week - 21 Jul 2008
History Week was initiated by the History Council of NSW in 1997 to showcase the rich, diverse history being produced by organisations and individuals across the state. With over 200 events across NSW, History Week is about celebrating our local history. more ..

Election of New Mayor and Deputy Mayor - 18 Jul 2008
Following the retirement from civic life of Cr Robert Wilson OAM, an election for the position of Mayor was held at the Council Meeting on 15 July 2008.

Cr Ken Keith was elected unopposed to the position. Cr Keith has served 17 terms as Deputy Mayor and has been a Parkes Shire Councillor since being first elected in 1983.

An election for the position of Deputy Mayor was held at the same meeting due to Cr Keith's elevation to Mayor. Cr John Magill was elected unopposed to the position of Deputy Mayor. Cr Magill commenced his Local Government career with his election to Council in 1999.

Both Cr Keith and Magill look forward to the challenges of their new positions and look forward to working with their fellow Councillors, staff and the Parkes Shire community in fulfilling the Shire's visions and aspirations. more ..

2008/2009 to 2010/2011 Draft Management Plan - 22 May 2008
Parkes Shire Council has adopted the Draft Management Plan with respect to its activities for the 3 years from
1 July, 2008, and its Revenue Policy for the next financial year more ..

Work Experience - 05 May 2008
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Mayor Robert Wilson OAM Welcomes Three New Members to CENTROC - 12 Mar 2008
“Central NSW Councils (Centroc) now represents 17 Councils and is growing in reputation at the State and Federal level as a professional organisation that both delivers substantial cost savings and is the peak group for regional advocacy in the region.” more ..

Parkes Hosts Record Touch Carnival - 25 Feb 2008
Maitland and Harden were A division winners at a record 16th annual national Local Government touch carnival in Parkes on Saturday. more ..

Newell Highway Promotions Committee meet in Parkes and elect new Chair - 04 Feb 2008
The Newell Highway Promotions Committee met in Parkes this week.  The Committee serves to promote traffic flow along the Newell Highway, and aims to increase the expenditure of visitor’s along the Highway in the towns that are spread along it’s length.  Tourism Manager’s and representatives from the towns along the Newell Highway voluntarily commit their time and effort to the cause, under endorsement from their Local Government employers.  more ..

Elvis has left the building, and set new records in his tracks - 16 Jan 2008
After five days of more than 80 Elvis events in Parkes, Elvis has left the building and certainly left it all shook up!  The 16^th Annual ClubsNSW Parkes Elvis Festival broke record crowds with an estimated 8,000 visitors enjoying the festivities. more ..

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