Almost 40 community and sporting organisations in the Parkes electorate have shared in $62,966 from a federal volunteer grants program. Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey announced that 42 organisations had been successful in securing a 2025–26 Volunteer Grant. Local recipients include: First Narrabri West Scout Group ($1,200), Boggabri Drovers Campfire ($1,200), Gunnedah Athletics Club ($1,100), Rotary Club of Gunnedah West ($1,000), Gunnedah & District Soccer Association ($2,000), Gunnedah Touch Association ($2,000), Narrabri Jockey Club ($1,000), Narrabri Netball Association ($1,200), Piallaway Progress Association ($1,150) and Wee Waa & District Historical Society ($2,000). Mr Chaffey said the grants were spread across the […]