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When the going gets tough, the tractors keep rolling for Little Wings

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Vintage Vegas is theme for 2026 Gooloogong Esky Ball

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Great balls of fire in the night sky

Next CWAS meeting is this Friday 5 June

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Agricultural history lives on at anniversary Golden Plough

Peak Hill turned on near-perfect conditions for the historic event.

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$930,000 for Cowra's aquatic centre

$1.76 million to support development of over 2,500 new homes across the Central West

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Calling all Legends and Larrikins, festival program is here

The 2026 Henry Lawson Festival in Grenfell promises a vibrant mix of country charm and creativity, celebrating the theme 'Legends and Larrikins' with a packed program of arts, music, and community spirit

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Reconstruction's Ken Harrison honoured for service as recovery continues

NSW Reconstruction Authority regional director Ken Harrison has been awarded the Public Service Medal, acknowledging more than 30 years of service to the people of New South Wales - including his work following the 2022 floods.

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A life guided by service: OAM honour for Michael

Michael Lynch from Parkes has been announced to receive an OAM this King's Birthday holiday

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'Lost' theme of Cabonne Women Writers competition

The competition is open to writers from rural and regional Australia

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May rains revive cropping outlook in central west

More barley, less canola in the ground but rains boost confidence

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Tractors to run round the clock for Little Wings

Canowindra to host 24-hour tractor trek for regional families

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Royal fundraising heats up for Henry Lawson Festival

The queens are off and racing to the finish line as they still fundraise for their chosen groups

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Celebrating 69 years of local culture

The Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival of the Arts is one of the longest running festivals in regional NSW, check it out this June long weekend

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New laws to better protect animals

Pain relief to be mandatory when mulesing sheep; new dogs left unattended in vehicle law.

Sport

A win to celebrate for Canowindra Pythons

Canowindra Pythons fire in front of home crowd to claim 36–12 win on Ladies Day

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Country tough: Locals help lead way for Woodbridge Cup

Woodbridge Cup representative sides recorded two wins from four matches during the 2026 Rep Round at Grenfell on Saturday

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Defensive urgency the focus for Eagles women

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Eagles record first win of the season

Senior men's side contest gruelling weekend of back to back games

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Magpies ready to swoop

Cowra Magpies Youth League side will begin their Woodbridge Cup season this Sunday, 3 May.

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Eagles ready to spread their wings again

Cowra Eagles senior men’s side looking to bounce back this in Orange against Pinnacle

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Community

Towns rally behind Ride For Country Kids

There were representatives from Parkes, Forbes and Cowra in this year's Royal Far West Ride For Country Kids

Parkes Picnic Races

Get ready for race day, it's almost here

The annual Parkes Picnic Races is just around the corner, on the June long weekend

Squash

Henry bound for World Juniors

Henry Kross from Parkes one of just four selected to compete at the Under 19s World Junior Squash Championships in Canada

Emergency Services

Tragedy that sparked rescue legacy remembered ahead of opening

The Billabong Creek tragedy of May 1969 the catalyst for the formation of the Parkes and District Volunteer Rescue Squad

Politics and Government

Ken inaugural patron of Country Mayors

Former mayor Ken Keith OAM recognised for leadership and service by Country Mayors Association

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Finley finds his voice thanks to Royal Far West

The Gibbons family in Parkes struggled to access a speech pathologist, then they heard about Royal Far West

Infrastructure and Transport

End of the line for Inland Rail

Parkes mayor shocked by decision to stop Inland Rail at Parkes and not continue to Brisbane

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Landslide victory for Farley

“We were confident we would win, but didn’t think it would be as big a margin as it was”

Sean Cunningham

Rural

Parkes teacher a RAS Champion

Kristen Temessl from Parkes has been announced a Champion of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW

Events

Abba-solutely fabba-ulous: Trundle Festival makes spectacular return

Trundle ABBA Festival draws hundreds of fans upon its return in 2026 and it will be back

Events

ABBA Festival returns this weekend

Mamma Mia! The 2026 Trundle ABBA Festival is finally here after the beloved event was cancelled last year

Infrastructure and Transport

Solar hybrid farm leading the charge in a national first

Parkes will soon host the country's first large-scale solar and battery hybrid power plant

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