Tag: Parkes 2870
Meeting to discuss hospital projects' fate
The Mayor of Forbes is considering lobbying the Federal Government to secure funding for the Parkes and Forbes Hospital redevelopments.[MORE]
Clarification sought over hospital redevelopments
The Member for Dubbo, Dawn Fardell, is seeking clarification from the New South Wales Health Minister on whether the Forbes and Parkes hospital redevelopments will go ahead.[MORE]
Group formed to curb Peak Hill crime
A community working party has been formed to try to solve problems with vandalism and antisocial behaviour in Peak Hill.[MORE]
Council holds off on Lehman Brothers legal action
The Parkes Shire Council has deferred filing legal action against investment bank Lehman Brothers.[MORE]
Mayor warns hospital projects in 'dire straits'
Hospital projects in Forbes and Parkes are in "dire straits" and planning is not on track, according to the Mayor of Forbes.[MORE]
Planned subdivision threatens gun club
Parkes Shire Council has deferred a decision on a planned subdivision which threatens the future of the Parkes Pistol Club.[MORE]
Plans afoot for $1m Parkes museum
Detailed plans are being drawn up for a museum complex worth about $1 million in the Parkes Shire.[MORE]
Respite service expands
A new respite service in central western New South Wales is set to provide more options for carers over the age of 65.[MORE]
MP wants organ donation scheme changes
The Member for Parkes says a proposed new scheme for organ donation needs to address problems with donation in the bush.[MORE]
New councillor calls for more Parkes' doctors
One of the four new councillors elected to the Parkes council says the shire urgently needs more doctors.[MORE]
Competitors cry out for national honours
Town criers from across Australia have converged on Parkes for the national championships.[MORE]
Parkes reconsiders CBD security cameras
The Parkes council is reconsidering whether security cameras should be installed in the town's CBD.[MORE]
MP warns against irrigation buyout
The Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, has warned farming communities in northern New South Wales could face decimation if the Commonwealth embarks on a mass buyout of irrigation properties.[MORE]
Parkes Show reopens after EI disaster
Gates will open at the Parkes Show today for the first time in two years.[MORE]
Westpac wins right to sell properties to recoup $14m
Westpac bank has wrested control of several properties in central west New South Wales from companies associated with a man who owes the bank $14 million.[MORE]
Country Energy acts on powerline safety recommendations
Country Energy has vowed to continue efforts to make powerlines in high risk areas more visible, in response to a coroner's findings.[MORE]
Striking truckies back at work
Truck drivers taking part in industrial action about planned industry reforms have returned to work.[MORE]
State Cabinet to hear Parkes concerns
The concerns of about 80 local community groups will be raised with the New South Wales Government in Parkes on Tuesday.[MORE]
Teen accused of stabbing mum
A 16-year-old girl is due to face court on Tuesday accused of stabbing her mother at Bogan Gate near Parkes.[MORE]
Nationals question 'undemocratic' AWB moves
Two of the central western New South Wales region's Nationals have condemned the process being used by the Australian Wheat Board (AWB) ahead of a ballot over the future of Australia's wheat industry.[MORE]
ET hunters aim to share the knowledge
The Australian team of scientists involved in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence - known as SETI - are about to boost their efforts with improved technology.[MORE]
Coming to you - the search for ET
Feature
Teams around the world are searching the skies in an effort to prove the existence of intelligent alien life.[MORE]
Parkes MP to observe Cambodian elections
The Federal MP for Parkes, Mark Coulton says he is looking forward to a visit to Cambodia next week where he will be observing the general elections as part of an international UN team.[MORE]
Medical, water services priorities for Parkes mayor
The newly-elected Mayor of Parkes, Ken Keith, has flagged improved medical and water services among his top priorities.[MORE]
Parkes Mayor retires after 2 decades in local govt
Parkes Mayor Robert Wilson will stand down today as the shire's leader after 23 years in the top job. [MORE]
