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COVID vaccines, like the Moderna one, pictured, are the best way to ensure Australians regain and retain their freedoms, a new government campaign will say. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

DIGESTVaccinate your way towards freedom, jab holdouts told

2hrs ago

Victoria records 1935 new cases as vaccination target approaches

Victoria records 1935 new cases as vaccination target approaches

Four deaths as NSW new case number drops under 300

Four deaths as NSW new case number drops under 300

Michael Sharkey (centre) says his hotel has survived with 'good luck and a bit of good management'. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Alpine regions hope for 'gun-shy' international travel tourism boost

It will be years until we have the variety of electric vehicles - and utes in particular, which Australians particularly want. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTElectric dreams with an ocean view

Peter Brewer

COVID-19 case numbers fall in NSW and Victoria

COVID-19 case numbers fall in NSW and Victoria

International travel has been brought froward to November 1. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

EXPLAINER'Best news': What you'll face when you head overseas

Finn McHugh

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DIGESTSome lessons can be hard to learn

Kayla Osborne

BIG YEAR: A blanket finish at the Parkes Harness Racing Club. Inset - Harness Racing NSW CEO John Dumesny. PHOTO: KRISTY WILLIAMS.

'Grateful' Dumesny says it's an 'exciting time' for harness industry

Kristy Williams

IT'S ALMOST CRICKET SEASON: The under 10s Parkes Crushers waiting to bat in a PDJCA game last year. Photo: JENNY KINGHAM.

Cricket returning in Parkes from November 6

Kristy Williams

MERGER: Mid West's Billy Dickinson in action against Woodbridge Cup in a 2019 representative match. There is talk the two competitions could merge in the future.

It won't happen overnight, but will Mid West-Woodbridge merge happen?

Anya Whitelaw

BIG YEAR: A blanket finish at the Parkes Harness Racing Club. Inset - Harness Racing NSW CEO John Dumesny. PHOTO: KRISTY WILLIAMS.

'Grateful' Dumesny says it's an 'exciting time' for harness industry

Parkes Spacemen's Finnley Neilsen playing for the Western Rams in the Laurie Daley Cup earlier this year. Photo: Amy McIntyre.

Western 21s competition looking to expand after a strong maiden season

Anya Whitelaw

Club Championship matches have been heating up at the Parkes Bowling and Sports Club!

Rob Irving crowned PBSC Minor Singles champion

George Bradley

Bylong's general store has been closed for a few months, along side the church and the primary school. Picture by Jonathan Carroll for the Newcastle Herald.

LISTENRegenerating a Valley and a Community

Bylong's general store has been closed for a few months, along side the church and the primary school. Picture by Jonathan Carroll for the Newcastle Herald.

LISTENRegenerating a Valley and a Community

Owner of Kallara Station Justin McClure preparing to muster sheep inside pens. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENThere is money in mud

Owner of Kallara Station Justin McClure preparing to muster sheep inside pens. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENThere is money in mud

Local kids painting cars at the Football Paint-Up at Wilcannia, NSW, to support their local football team the Wilcannia Boomerangs in the grand finals. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWhere will the river people of Wilcannia go?

Local kids painting cars at the Football Paint-Up at Wilcannia, NSW, to support their local football team the Wilcannia Boomerangs in the grand finals. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWhere will the river people of Wilcannia go?

SEE YOU IN APRIL HOUND DOGS: The 2022 Parkes Elvis Festival has moved from January for the safety of all involved. Photo: FILE.

Parkes Elvis Festival all shook up, moved to April

SEE YOU IN APRIL HOUND DOGS: The 2022 Parkes Elvis Festival has moved from January for the safety of all involved. Photo: FILE.

Parkes Elvis Festival all shook up, moved to April

FIRST PLACE: Parkes businessman Peter O'Donnell (centre) and his team Garry Mennell and Peter Johnston with the Class B1 trophy after Sunday's win at the Bathurst 6 Hour. Photo: Submitted

King of his class: O'Donnell wins his first Bathurst 6 Hour

FIRST PLACE: Parkes businessman Peter O'Donnell (centre) and his team Garry Mennell and Peter Johnston with the Class B1 trophy after Sunday's win at the Bathurst 6 Hour. Photo: Submitted

King of his class: O'Donnell wins his first Bathurst 6 Hour

START YOUR ENGINE: Parkes businessman Peter O'Donnell will compete in his third Bathurst 6 Hour in his BMW 335i and he's taking Elvis with him this year. Photo: Submitted

Elvis will be on the Mountain this Easter long weekend

START YOUR ENGINE: Parkes businessman Peter O'Donnell will compete in his third Bathurst 6 Hour in his BMW 335i and he's taking Elvis with him this year. Photo: Submitted

Elvis will be on the Mountain this Easter long weekend

The inaugural Overture event will take place at the new Cooke Park Multipurpose Centre. Insets: Lucy Durack and Josh Piterman.

WHAT'S ON'Phenomenal line-up' of artists for Parkes' inaugural Overture event

Kristy Williams

CHEERS: Parkes locals will have two more $25 Dine and Discover vouchers to use from December.

Ready to dine and discover? Two more $25 vouchers coming your way

SEE YOU IN SUMMER: There was a great turn out to the 2019 Pink Up Parkes breakfast walk and organisers hope a move to January will mean more community events and participation than would be possible at the moment. Photo: FILE

Let's Pink Up Parkes in January, instead

The inaugural Overture event will take place at the new Cooke Park Multipurpose Centre. Insets: Lucy Durack and Josh Piterman.

WHAT'S ON'Phenomenal line-up' of artists for Parkes' inaugural Overture event

GREAT INITIATIVE: Free workshops are available online for parents and supervisors of learner drivers. Photo: SUPPLIED.

WHAT'S ONFree learner driver workshops for supervisors

MAKING A SPLASH: Lifeguards Nicayden Greenwood, Nic Job and Phoebe Thompson organised a family fun night at the pool earlier this year. Photo: Jenny Kingham.

WHAT'S ONGet the goggles ready: pool season opening this Saturday

Kristy Williams

Research showed 50 per cent of insurance claims are avoidable, Honey Insurance is helping Aussies reduce risk and stay safer in their homes by investing in its customers early and providing smart home sensors.

Meet the company flipping the script on home insurance to save you a bundle

Linda Lambrechts

Yabby have simplified the way we renovate our homes by cutting out the middleman and supplying top quality bath and tapware. Photos: Simon Shiff @simonshiffsays

The Aussie start-up that makes choosing tapware easy and affordable

Linda Lambrechts

LIFE ON THE LAND: Welcome to the 2020 edition of the Western Rural Guide.

Your guide to our wide, wonderful region

Research showed 50 per cent of insurance claims are avoidable, Honey Insurance is helping Aussies reduce risk and stay safer in their homes by investing in its customers early and providing smart home sensors.

Meet the company flipping the script on home insurance to save you a bundle

You can turn your shed into an extension of your garden and home while keeping equipment and tools safe and out of the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Why this shed is your new best friend

Linda Lambrechts

The 'teenage curse' that men can carry into adulthood

The 'teenage curse' that men can carry into adulthood

PROPERTY: As lockdowns lift home buyers are rushing to make a deal across the country.

Property round-up: Buying frenzy continues but there are still bargains to be had

PROPERTY: As lockdowns lift home buyers are rushing to make a deal across the country.

Property round-up: Buying frenzy continues but there are still bargains to be had

A battle-axe block was not deterrent for the buyers of this property at 3a Cadigan Place, Dapto. Picture: Supplied

Buyers willing to ignore shortcomings in lightning-fast market

A battle-axe block was not deterrent for the buyers of this property at 3a Cadigan Place, Dapto. Picture: Supplied

Buyers willing to ignore shortcomings in lightning-fast market

2 Bridge Hotel Road, Ouse, Tasmania. Photo: Supplied

$200k or less: The story behind these cheap regional property sales

Jack Needham

Berrima jail has been listed via an EOI campaign. Photo: file

Fancy owning a jail? Here's your chance

Property wrap: Open for inspections are back

Property wrap: Open for inspections are back

Jen Melocco

CHAMPION: Jack Elliott, despite a scare in the last round, was too good for the field and took out the A-grade stroke Club Championships on Saturday. Photo: JENNY KINGHAM.

PHOTOSElliott holds on to win A-grade Club Championship

ALL ON THE LINE FOR COMPETITORS: With just one round remaining, the ladies club championship is coming to an exciting end. Pictured putting is current C-grade runner-up Denise Charlton. Photo: JENNY KINGHAM.

Medcalf continues strong form in ladies club champs

FROM THE SKY: David Caroll flew over Burrendong Dam on September 2. Photo: David Carroll Photography

PHOTOSCentral West dams and rivers filled to the brim

A new multimillion dollar advertising campaign aims to lure tourists back to New South Wales.

WATCHNSW unveils post-lockdown tourism campaign

Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Picture: Shutterstock

REVIEWTime to give drummers their due

Jane Freebury

Bruce Willis in Cosmic Sin. Picture: Rialto

REVIEWShoddy sci-fi story is a stinker

Cris Kennedy

Nettie and Pieter with show host Anthony Burke on Seacroft's verandah. Picture: Supplied

Heritage, health no barrier for couple in new Restoration Australia episode

Jack Needham

COVID-19 case numbers fall in NSW and Victoria

COVID-19 case numbers fall in NSW and Victoria

WELL DESERVED: Phil Donato with 2021 Orange electorate Woman of the Year Mrs Beverley Rankin from Orange. Photo: Submitted

Fishways, firearms bill and Woman of the Year on Donato's agenda

Phil Donato

Parkes pool and climate still on the agenda for our readers

Parkes pool and climate still on the agenda for our readers

Maths curriculum review has high stakes

OPINIONMaths curriculum review has high stakes

Glenn Fahey
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CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

Detectives want to speak to a driver and anyone camping near where Cleo Smith went missing.

Driver, campers sought in search for Cleo

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Nationals members have backed Scott Morrison on net zero emissions by 2050.

Nationals back net zero, with safeguards

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Chef Brigitte Hafner says she dreamed of opening her prize-winning restaurant for over a decade.

Melbourne restaurant named nation's best

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Deputy Prime Minister and Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce (centre), Agriculture Minister David Littleproud (right) and Senator Bridget McKenzie in the Nationals party room earlier this year. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Nationals MPs conditionally agree to 2050 net zero target, but details kept secret

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A reopening Victoria reported 1935 new virus cases on Sunday.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Marty Silk
2hrs ago

COVID vaccines, like the Moderna one, pictured, are the best way to ensure Australians regain and retain their freedoms, a new government campaign will say. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

DIGESTVaccinate your way towards freedom, jab holdouts told

Jasper Lindell
2hrs ago

Commissioner Chris Dawson says he will speak to the WA constable acquitted of murder on Friday.

Job talks set for acquitted WA constable

WA Premier Mark McGowan says his government is doing what it has to do.

McGowan undeterred over WA vaccine rollout

The many faces of Brian Cullinane, including (main image) selling the last pen of lambs at the Orange saleyards in 2008.

An agent of change

Karen Bailey

Variability mapping can help growers maximise their results. Photo: Supplied

Conquering soil variability could hold key to maximising results

Billy Jupp

Roan coloured cattle have been making waves during the state's stud sale season for a number of reasons. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

OPINIONIs the popularity of roan bulls more than skin deep?

Billy Jupp

LOCKDOWN SKIN IS A THING: New research shows that two in five Aussies have abandoned our skincare routines during lockdown. Picture: Shutterstock.

Shaking off a case of lockdown 'skineglect'

Amy Cooper

Biodynamics is defined as a holistic, ecological and ethical approach to gardening. Picture: Shutterstock.

Building healthier gardening systems from the ground up

John Gabriele

SPELLBOUND: You don't need special powers to find multiple benefits in one beauty product. Photo: Shutterstock

Four make-up tricks that are just magic