Parkes Mayor Neil Westcott and Deputy Mayor Joy Paddison embraced the spirit while helping launch the 2027 Parkes Elvis Festival.
Festival Founders Bob and Anne Steele were pictured together at the Cooke Park Pavilion enjoying launch day.
Major Sponsor Northparkes were represented by Thomas Lethbridge, General Manager and Rachael Whiting, Manager Sustainability.
Oberon’s Jack Rowlandson took out the Mills Accounting Solutions Pty Ltd Open Bull Ride at Forbes Rodeo.With the open pen proving a tough mob to make the eight on, Rowlands on posted the only score of the event: an 81-point ride aboard Gill Bros Rodeo’s Tokyo Sin.
Nineteen competitors entered the draw, but it was Gunnedah’sTom Knight who rose to the top of the G3 PartnershipOpen Saddle Bronc at the Forbes Rodeo. Knight matched up with Gill Bros Rodeo’s Nashville Ness for an impressive 81-point ride to secure the win.
The 2026 Paddy Molloy Memorial All Around Cowboy buckle goes to Brendon Crawley. A second-place finish in the Open Bareback, paired with fifth place in the Steer Wrestling, earned Brendon the honours at this year’s Forbes Rodeo. Photo Credit to Scott Buttigieg.
More than 2,000 people plunged into our spectacular Underwater Wonderland, exploring a sea of light, art, music, craft and family fun in the heart of Forbes for Street Dreams 2026.
We’re already thinking about next year and would love your feedback. Tell us what you loved, what could be improved, and what you’d like to see in 2027: https://yoursay.forbes.nsw.gov.au/street-dreams-2026
Street Dreams is proudly funded by the NSW Government’s Open Streets Program, led by Transport for NSW.
Elvis season is officially on its way and Parkes Dance Co want you to be part of the fun and festivities in 2027.
PDC are looking for dancers ready to perform, have a ball and soak up all the incredible festival atmosphere.
Whether you’re a returning Elvis performer or keen to join in for the first time, you can be part of the action.
Want to join the team? Just send a message to enquire and find out more: admin@parkesdanceco.com.au
The Parkes High School 50 year – Yr 10 1976 School Reunion main function was held at the Parkes Sports & Bowling Club on Saturday 12 September. Pictured are the group of returned students.
Organising Committee: Kym Hodges, Debbie Miles, Jennie Barnes, Rodney Barnes, Tony Jackson, Doug Miller.
What would a 50 year reunion be without a fabulous celebration cake!
Delivered $5,000 to Boys to the Bush Forbes. Pictured are Luke McDean, Grady Lemon and Trevor Smith.
Inkredible Experience Tattoo Gallery & Barber donate funds raised at their 2026 Big Birthday Bash.
Delivered $2,000 to Safe Haven. Pictured are Trevor Smith and Jen Morrison.
Delivered $200 to “one step max”. Pictured are Max and Trevor Smith.
Delivered $500 to Parkes Aboriginal Men’s Group. Pictured jock Townsend and Wayne Bloomfield.
Central West Lachlan Landcare had a fantastic morning in Forbes planting trees with 16 volunteers and the great Forbes Council staff.
The group were adding to the western tree line which will provide some great habitat for local biodiversity.
Thank you to all the planters, aged from 3 to 91 and to Forbes Shire Council for helping add to the environment in beautiful Forbes.
Central West Lachlan Landcare and volunteers in Parkes got together to plant trees at the Akuna Road Wetlands for National Tree Day.
A big thank you to our partners in environmental works Parkes Shire Council and especially Michael Chambers and Hannah Jayet.
Planting over 300 indigenous shrubs which will provide heaps of habitat for small birds and insects.
Last term, Luke and his team from the BttB Forbes shed took a group of boys from Ungarie Central School out of the classroom and into the community, one day a week for five weeks.
From fishing and farming to team-building activities and a behind-the-scenes tour of Evolution Mining’s Cowal operation, the boys got stuck into a range of hands-on experiences and had an absolute ball along the way.
Programs like this wouldn’t be possible without the support of Evolution Mining, local farmers, business owners and community members who generously give their time and open their doors to our boys.
As part of their NAIDOC Week celebrations, Parkes Public School were fortunate to welcome Cheryl Thomas to demonstrate the traditional process of making Johnny cakes.
Each class had the opportunity to learn about how Johnny cakes are made before enjoying a taste with their choice of golden syrup, jam or butter. The students were highly engaged throughout the session.
Some of the K–2 students returned to the Wiradjuri Garden during playtime to continue their conversations with Cheryl and learn even more. A huge thank you to Cheryl for generously sharing her knowledge, time and culture.