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Runs: Myles Smith and Peter Yelland batting well for Parkes. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE.

Parkes falls short in run chase for Western title

IT'S PERSONAL: Harry (7) and Callum (10) Rowbotham have inspired Rebecca Rawsthorne, mum Helen Rowbotham, Phillipa Morgan (support) and dad Corey Rowbotham to walk 65 kilometres this weekend.

Callum and Harry inspire team to walk 65km for cystic fibrosis

Christine Little

READY TO GO: Cabonne Roos junior Jackson Gersbach is stepping up for the Western Rams this year in the Andrew Johns Cup. Photo: NICK McGRATH

Roo beauty: Cabonne's Gersbach breaks into Western's Johns Cup outfit

Nick McGrath

Runs: Myles Smith and Peter Yelland batting well for Parkes. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE.

Parkes falls short in run chase for Western title

Parkes under 12s have Dubbo Blue all out for 75 off 25.2 overs at Spicer Oval today.

Under 12's winning ways against the Dubbo Blue fierce defence

Greg Morrissey

Well Played: Mick Furney, Steve Torrens and Gary Stanford left to right.

Zone winners are off for the next stage in Narromine

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Sandra Carter, Dianne Potts, Ethan Pay, David Potts, Phoebe Potts, Ali Standen, Bec Wright, Cathy Treasure, Hannah Potts and Parkes Mayor Cr Ken Keith OAM.

Potts family donate Elvis Festival best float prize to Parkes High School

Sandra Carter, Dianne Potts, Ethan Pay, David Potts, Phoebe Potts, Ali Standen, Bec Wright, Cathy Treasure, Hannah Potts and Parkes Mayor Cr Ken Keith OAM.

Potts family donate Elvis Festival best float prize to Parkes High School

YOUR SAY: A community feedback meeting will be held tomorrow night.

Council seeks Elvis Festival feedback from community

YOUR SAY: A community feedback meeting will be held tomorrow night.

Council seeks Elvis Festival feedback from community

FESTIVAL FUN: Relive all the action from the 2019 Parkes Elvis Festival.

Relive the 2019 Parkes Elvis Festival | Videos, photos

FESTIVAL FUN: Relive all the action from the 2019 Parkes Elvis Festival.

Relive the 2019 Parkes Elvis Festival | Videos, photos

IT'S PERSONAL: Harry (7) and Callum (10) Rowbotham have inspired Rebecca Rawsthorne, mum Helen Rowbotham, Phillipa Morgan (support) and dad Corey Rowbotham to walk 65 kilometres this weekend.

Callum and Harry inspire team to walk 65km for cystic fibrosis

Christine Little

GET INVOLVED: Cancer Council’s Orange NSW Community Relations Coordinator Brendon Argyle said they’re looking to register another 70-100 people for this year’s Parkes Relay for Life. Photo: Jenny Kingham

Parkes Relay for Life needs numbers, info night is Tuesday night

Christine Little

LAUNCH: Yoga teacher Monica Lea, Neighbourhood Central's Jenny Short, Cr Pat Smith, and Neighbourhood Central's Beverley Drabsch and Pam Symonds (all standing to the right) launched the Seniors Festival in Parkes during the week's first activity, yoga at the Parkes Uniting Church. Photo: Christine Little

“Something different”: Seniors Festival officially kicks off in Parkes

Christine Little

IT'S PERSONAL: Harry (7) and Callum (10) Rowbotham have inspired Rebecca Rawsthorne, mum Helen Rowbotham, Phillipa Morgan (support) and dad Corey Rowbotham to walk 65 kilometres this weekend.

Callum and Harry inspire team to walk 65km for cystic fibrosis

2018: Lulu's Destiny was a clear leader in the 2018 Bedgerabong Cup. Trainer Rodney Robb is bringing her back to defend her title this Saturday.

Winner Lulu's Destiny lines up for tilt at centenary Bedgerabong Cup

Col Hodges

The 100% Hope Choir is coming from Uganda to Parkes. Photo supplied.

Children’s choir has hopeful message

UP FOR THE CHALLENGE: Forefront Services general manager Anthony Redfern and director Michael Clout.

Forefront on the front foot in future proofing Parkes

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Year 3 student Tom Symons shows Principal Regina Goodridge his work on his personal chromebook. Also pictured are Riley Pizzi, Grace Bradshaw and Sophia Goodridge.

The importance of teaching the student, not the class.

Tom Sebo

A glimpse of the past: The Bedgerabong Picnic Race Club is celebrating 100 years of racing and is expecting a crowd of over 1000 people to come along and enjoy the festivities at the centenary event. Photo: Supplied.

A toast to 100 years of racing

UP FOR THE CHALLENGE: Forefront Services general manager Anthony Redfern and director Michael Clout.

Forefront on the front foot in future proofing Parkes

National symbol: While tourists know all about koalas in Australia and have the urge to touch them, koalas prefer you not to.

It’s the culture of us all

Lyn Osborn

Have a plan: Get ready for the holidays by knowing what medical help is available in your area and getting scripts filled before going away.

Think about medical help

Elizabeth Habermann

DREAM AWAY: Central West’s most expensive homes in 2018 – in photos. Photos: DOMAIN

Central West’s most expensive homes in 2018 – in photos

Nadine Morton

HOUSE PRICES: The median home prices for your town revealed in the latest Domain report. Photo: FILE

Median home prices for your town revealed: How much did you pay?

Nadine Morton

WEEKLY COSTS: How does your weekly rent compare to the median cost in your town? Photo: FILE

How does your weekly rent compare to the median cost in your town?

Nadine Morton

Sandra Carter, Dianne Potts, Ethan Pay, David Potts, Phoebe Potts, Ali Standen, Bec Wright, Cathy Treasure, Hannah Potts and Parkes Mayor Cr Ken Keith OAM.

Potts family donate Elvis Festival best float prize to Parkes High School

Crafty: Our art classes will develop creative problem solving, motor skills, language skills, social skills, inventiveness and most of all it will be a lot of fun.

Brush up on your artist abilities the the master of brush stroke Leanne Rawlings

Tim Watts

Eighty Reasons to Party: Nancy Carey-Berryman, she claims only to be 39 with 41 more years experience.

Beaut party for Carey Berryman celebrating a major milestone with family

R.Blunden and J.Ashe

Sandra Carter, Dianne Potts, Ethan Pay, David Potts, Phoebe Potts, Ali Standen, Bec Wright, Cathy Treasure, Hannah Potts and Parkes Mayor Cr Ken Keith OAM.

Potts family donate Elvis Festival best float prize to Parkes High School

Bright Future: Mr Michael Daley MP, with Dr Adrian Zammit, Mick Veitch MLC, Penny Sharpe MLC and Labor representatives and NSW Landcare volunteers at the announcement last week.

Labor landcare promises for Landcare, Bushcare and Rivercare across NSW over the next four years

Marg Applbee

THANK YOU: The Parkes Branch of Can Assist held a special thank you afternoon tea for member Ellie Hetherington OAM (second from right) Ellie is pictured with Sylvia Glendenning, Adrienne Brown and Pat Bailey.

Parkes Branch of Can Assist honours Ellie Hetherington's hard work

Throwback Thursday – February 2009 | Gallery 3

Flashback Friday – February 2009 | Gallery 2

The way we were Wednesday – February 1997 | Photos

Photo by Blake Godwin.

Wall of dust hits Parkes – our readers capture amazing photos

Flashback Friday - February 2009 | Gallery 1

Northparkes Crusherettes batswoman Lauren Andrews in action, with Badgerettes wicket keeper Nicole Knox primed and ready, during the inaugural women’s 20/20 match on Pink Stumps Day at Northparkes Oval on Saturday.

Women and women’s cricket in the spotlight on Pink Stumps Day | Photos

Luke Nash

Throwback Thursday – January 2009 | Gallery 5

The 1.2 metre long reptile isn't venomous, and Jake Cullen said they are good at bluffing when they strike. Picture: Supplied by Taylah Honeman

Giant snake found on Junee man’s property a rare species

Jessica McLaughlin

What's the world coming to?

Michelle Haines Thomas
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Radical change not necessarily a bad thing

John Malouff

Ripped off: The market manipulating capabilities of the major oil companies leads to sudden fluctuations in petrol prices irrespective of domestic or international influences. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Oil cartel the real threat to national security

John Hewson

VULNERABLE: Assault an increasing fact of life in Australian nursing homes. Image: Shutterstock

Loophole sees aged care assaults unreported

Eileen Wood

COLOUR BURST: Capture the splendour of Japan’s autumnal colours on a 16-night cruise.

Fall in love with Japan on cruise

Geraldine Cardozo

‘I stopped breathing’: Water safety skills ‘vital’ for seniors

Geraldine Cardozo

Australia's ambassador to the US Joe Hockey is one of the top 20 shareholders in Helloworld.

Helloworld allegation 'nonsense': Hockey

Hobart will receive $730 million from the federal government to help manage traffic congestion.

Hobart gets $730 million to ease traffic

One of the men who murdered Sydney nurse Anita Cobby in 1986 has died in a NSW prison.

'Good riddance': Anita Cobby killer dies

Dangerous surf conditions are forecast for northern NSW as Cyclone Oma sits off Queensland's coast.

Dangerous surf along northern NSW coast

James Gargasoulas will spend at least 46 years in jail for killing six people and injuring 27 more.

Killer Vic driver begins 46-year jail term

Rick Goodman

Scott Morrison has rejected another offer from his NZ counterpart Jacinda Ardern to accept refugees.

We'll accept NZ refugee offer: Labor

Victorian firefighter Troy Thornton has died by lethal injection in Switzerland.

Victorian firefighter dies in Swiss clinic

Tracey Ferrier

Victorian firefighter Troy Thornton had his wife Christine by his side when he ended his life.

Choosing death: An Australian man's story

Tracey Ferrier

Overall grand champion junior judge went to the winner of the 19-25 years section, Michelle Fairall, pictured with over judge Rachael Wheeler, RDM Angus, Wellington.

A champion win years in the making

Hannah Powe
2hrs ago

Destroyed Cavendish banana plants smashed by 80km/h wind gusts at Duranbah near Tweed Heads on Friday, courtesy Cyclone Oma.

Young banana producer set back twice in two years by destructive coastal winds

Jamie Brown

Judging underway in the classes for prime lamb and dual-purpose breeds at the 2019 Royal Canberra Show

Day one in the sheep pavilion at Canberra Show | Photos

Stephen Burns

Somewhere over the rainbow: Where to stay around the world this pride season

Tanya Murphy: “Now they can literally pull up my chatbot on their phones and ask away.”

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Four Points: One of last pieces of the jigsaw.

Chippendale shows a more modern side

John Rozentals

There is a growing trend of banning diners from using smart phones and tablets while in restaurants and cafes. Photo: Shutterstock

Have you looked up from your phone to talk to dining companion?

Nadine Morton

The number of disappearing animal and plant species is rising, causing major food production issues.

UN: Future of food under 'severe threat'

Lin Taylor

TOP TIP: While both kitchens and bathrooms sell houses, choosing to spend more in the cooking area will improve your tax outcome.

How to renovate your investment property