Over 80 volunteers planted 500 trees and shrubs at the new Parkes Wetlands site.

Parkes Shire Council was proud to partner with Central West Lachlan Landcare Inc, and Fulton Hogan, who donated 500 jute planting squares, stakes, and biodegradable guards.

Local residents turned out in record-breaking numbers on Sunday for National Tree Day.

Some fancy footwork.

Handball in motion.

Ball handling drills.

Parkes Musical & Dramatic Society’s latest show Not Now Darling, played its second week.

The show has received rave reviews and the cast and crew have done an incredible job.

If you haven’t seen it, get your tickets now for the final weekend of Not Now Darling.

TAFE NSW Forbes offers a range of practical courses in vocational access and general education, together with trade programs.

Courses run at the annexe include carpentry and joinery, along with a range of primary industries and natural resources options.

The campus also specialises in aged care, business, computing, hairdressing, retail and welding programs.

Last term PCYC Parkes partnered with the NSW Police Force Youth Command to run our Fit for Life program at PCYC Parkes and Condobolin High School each Thursday morning. We are looking forward to kicking off our Fit for Life Program again in Term 3 each Tuesday at PCYC Parkes, Thursdays at Condobolin High School and Wednesdays at Peak Hill Central School.

This is an important program that engages with our young people to form positive relationships with school, community and Police.

A big thank you to Senior Sergeant Daniel Greef for his ongoing support of PCYC Parkes.

Bubble Games were enjoyed by the local youth at Lions Park 11th July.

Thanks to the Forbes Shire Council and the Forbes Youth Action Team for organising these great events.

So much fun! Thanks to Bubble Games Australia.

The National Hereford Youth Camp was held in Parkes over the school holidays.

A big thank you to all the cattle owners and breeders for bringing along their cattle.

142 kids attended from across NSW, QLD, Victoria, SA &
New Zealand.

Mr Oraha thanking Wiradjuri Elder Mr Anderson for attending the NAIDOC assembly.

Poppy Rodgers was one of the winners of the NAIDOC colouring competition.

The sausage sandwiches were a hit amongst all of the students.