Throughout 2024 Northparkes Operations has directly or in partnership contributed nearly 900 thousand dollars to communities in the central west. One of the recipients of that funding was the Eugowra Community Children’s Centre that received … Keep reading this article, click here...
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Welcome To The Gates Of Graceland
This year will mark a significant milestone in the Wall of Fame’s history, with the Wall of Fame plaques being relocated from the original wall in Kelly Reserve to the newly built Gates of Graceland, … [Read More...]
Welcome To The 2025 Parkes Elvis Festival!
It’s an absolute pleasure to welcome Elvis fans from across the globe to our vibrant community. Now in its 32nd year, the Parkes Elvis Festival continues to grow as a premier event on the Australian … [Read More...]
Rhonda Brain Celebrates Turning 80 By Busking At The 2025 Parkes Elvis Festival
On 11 January, 2025 founder of Paint The Town REaD (PTTR) Rhonda Brain OAM turns 80. Much to Rhonda’s delight, three of her octogenarian friends from her teachers’ college days, Jan Kay, Marg Price … [Read More...]
Parkes Shire Concert Band Leading The Way
Parkes Shire Concert Band (PSCB) has been leading the Parkes Elvis Festival parade for approximately 15 years, and prior to this they always took part in the parade. PSCB is inviting visiting … [Read More...]
Special Interests
Parkes Dance Co. Lights Up The 2025 Elvis Festival
At Parkes Dance Co., we’re all about passion, teamwork, and creating unforgettable memories through dance. Since I took over the studio in 2022, we’ve grown into a vibrant community with more than … [Read More...]
Music, Magic, And Memories To Last A Lifetime
Whether you’re a devoted Elvis fan or simply looking for an unforgettable event, the Parkes Elvis Festival promises it all. From Wednesday 8 January, to Sunday 12 January, Parkes will transform into … [Read More...]
Get Groovy: Local Dance School Channels 1967 Vibes At Parkes Elvis Festival
The rhythm of rock ‘n’ roll is alive and thriving at Parkes School of Dance Inc, where the next generation of Elvis fans are learning to groove like the King. The community-run regional dance … [Read More...]
Teen Elvis Tribute Artist Charlie Gaylard Is Back
Charlie Gaylard grew up in the small Victorian town of Colac and always enjoyed the arts, when he was in primary school he would always partake in school talent shows and anything revolving around … [Read More...]
Sport
Happy Holidays From The Forbes Croquet Club
On Saturday 14 December, it was a very warm morning and Aussie Croquet was played with 27 in attendance. All three games were won by May Jones, Elvy Quirk, Kevin Rubie and David West whilst two games … [Read More...]
Forbes Croquet Notes
Aussie Croquet was again, unfortunately washed out on Saturday 7 December. Golf Croquet was played on Tuesday 10 December with 34 in attendance. Scores as follows: 10/3 recorded by Lyn Simmonds … [Read More...]
Representative Honours For Both Kailab And Trent Tyne
Kailab Tyne recently returned from the World Blackball Championships in England. Blackball is the English standard in eight ball pool and one of the most popular billiard sports in the … [Read More...]
Runaway Win In Golf
On Saturday, 23 March a good field of 69 Forbes golfers enjoyed a hot day to contest the ‘Deacon Dwyer Trophy’, a 4BBB Stableford Medley event sponsored by T&M Tyres. The winning pair of Kim … [Read More...]