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The Parkes Shire Australia Day Committee consists of representatives from Trundle, Tullamore, Bogan Gate, Peak Hill and Parkes, along with Parkes Shire Councillors to recognise local heroes and to acknowledge we are all part of the story

We want your feedback on the 2026 Parkes Shire Australia Day events! Scan the QR code and fill out the simple survey to...
02/02/2026

We want your feedback on the 2026 Parkes Shire Australia Day events! Scan the QR code and fill out the simple survey to let us know your feedback!

You gave us feedback and we have acted - Please note the Parkes Official Ceremony starts at the earlier time of 10am thi...
21/01/2026

You gave us feedback and we have acted - Please note the Parkes Official Ceremony starts at the earlier time of 10am this year!

20/01/2026

🎉 Announcing our 2026 Australia Day Ambassadors!

Parkes Shire is delighted to welcome two incredible Australia Day Ambassadors this year: Dr Skye Charry and Adjunct Associate Professor HY William Chan!

🌟 Dr Skye Charry is a leading advocate for gender equity and rural culture, bringing her expertise and passion back to the Central West.
🌟 Adjunct Associate Professor HY William Chan is an award-winning architect and global sustainability leader whose work spans cities, communities and climate action.

Dr Charry will attend the Australia Day ceremony in Parkes and Associate Professor Chan will attend Australia Day ceremonies in Trundle and Bogan Gate.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to attend any of the Australia Day events being held across the Parkes Shire.

The 2026 Parkes Shire Australia Day program will be available to download later this week.

Read more here 👉 https://bit.ly/3LCXgcQ

Aus Day

15/01/2026

🎭🎨 Australia Day Cultural Awards - Parkes Shire 🎶🖌️

Parkes Shire Council is proud to celebrate the creativity and cultural contribution of our community, with nominations received across three Australia Day Cultural Award categories: Performance, Visual Arts, and Cultural Lifetime Achievement.

👏 Performance Award nominees:
• EJ’s Music Group
• Oliver Hughes
• Parkes Shire Concert Band
• Parkes Musical and Dramatic Society

🎨 Visual Arts Award nominees:
• Adavale Lane Community Mural
• Kerry Davies
• Trundle Patchwork Princesses
• Kyah Turnbull

🌟 Cultural Lifetime Achievement Award nominees:
• Helen Gray
• Helen Standen
• EJ's Muso Group

🏆 The winners will be announced at the Australia Day celebrations in Cooke Park on Monday, 26 January 2026 at 10am.

🔗 Read each nominee’s profile here:
https://bit.ly/45btKS7

YABBY RACES - Parkes Australia Day Yabby Races at Parkes Showground - register your yabbies from 6:30pm, racing starts a...
14/01/2026

YABBY RACES - Parkes Australia Day Yabby Races at Parkes Showground - register your yabbies from 6:30pm, racing starts at approx 7:30pm

Free entry to Parkes Aquatic Centre on Australia Day Monday 26 January
14/01/2026

Free entry to Parkes Aquatic Centre on Australia Day Monday 26 January

Come and see the Vintage Car Display at the Parkes Australia Day Ceremony in Cooke Park - 9:30-11am
14/01/2026

Come and see the Vintage Car Display at the Parkes Australia Day Ceremony in Cooke Park - 9:30-11am

Come fly a kite on Australia Day - 8am-11am at Northparkes OvalAn activity of the Parkes Shire Australia Day Committee
14/01/2026

Come fly a kite on Australia Day - 8am-11am at Northparkes Oval
An activity of the Parkes Shire Australia Day Committee

Parkes Australia Day Free Breakfast in Cooke Park - 7:30 - 8:15amWith thanks to the Parkes Action Club
14/01/2026

Parkes Australia Day Free Breakfast in Cooke Park - 7:30 - 8:15am
With thanks to the Parkes Action Club

Who will win the GOLDEN YABBY in 2026?Yabby Races at the Parkes Showground Harness Racing Meet on Australia Day
13/01/2026

Who will win the GOLDEN YABBY in 2026?
Yabby Races at the Parkes Showground Harness Racing Meet on Australia Day

13/01/2026

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