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Statement: Jack Green’s Paintings

18 King George Terrace Old Parliament House, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

Ongoing

30 June 2022 12:00 am - 30 June 2025 12:00 am

Lindy Lee

Parkes Place East, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

Ongoing

12 January 2025 12:00 am - 1 July 2025 12:00 am

Learn with the curators: Explore the National Library's Migration exhibition

Parkes Place West, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

Upcoming

31 January 2025 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

Things to do in Parkes

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National Library of Australia

Parkes Place West, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

CLOSED

Old Parliament House Gardens

King George Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

CLOSED

National Capital Exhibition

1 Regatta Place, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

CLOSED

Eat & Drink in Parkes

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The Marion

Barrine Drive Regatta Point, Commonwealth Park, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

CLOSED

Rosa's

7 King George Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

OPEN

Ballyhoo

7 King George Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

OPEN

Places to shop in Parkes

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Canberra and Region Visitors Centre.

98 Barrine Drive Regatta Point, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

CLOSED

The Curatoreum - National Portrait Gallery

National Portrait Gallery King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

CLOSED

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