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Influencers? Craig Kelly MP and Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg.

DIGESTWinning friends, influencing people 21st century style

Travel agents want JobKeeper extended until after Australia's border reopens to international travel. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

UPDATEDExtend JobKeeper until after Australia's border reopens: travel agents

The line outside Centrelink in Braddon in March 2020. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

JobSeeker set for modest $50 per fortnight increase

Dr Nick Coatsworth models his COVID-19 socks. Pictures: Bree Guthrie

Rocking the socks: Canberra healthcare workers deliver first round of vaccines in style

Preparing for a COVID vaccination? Mind the packed waiting room. Photo: file

DIGEST'Pre-COVID normality' - remember that?

Janine Graham

The questions keep coming for PM

DIGESTThe questions keep coming for PM

Janine Graham

Attorney-General Christian Porter. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Can my boss force me to get the COVID-19 jab? Authorities answer

Cassandra Morgan

Canberrans will be allowed to drink a beer while standing up when restrictions ease. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

ACT restrictions to ease as contact tracing app becomes mandatory

Lucy Bladen

MATURITY BEYOND HIS YEARS: 15 year old medium pacer Ryan Dunford took 2/20 off his six overs against West Wyalong on Sunday. Photo: Jenny Kingham.

Bogan Gate go down to West Wyalong in Grinsted Cup

Kristy Williams

UP FOR THE FIGHT: Bruhaha, trained by Bathurst's Nathan Turnbull, took out the Telescope Tyres Heat - a dominant 12.6 metre victory. Photo: Kristy Williams.

Bruhaha up for the fight in strong Parkes harness win

Kristy Williams

ALL SMILES: Marites Woods (left) and Maddy Spence (right) getting ready to bat for Western in the CHS State Championships at Bathurst last week. It was Woods' last tournament for Western. Photo: Kerry Spence.

Parkes High captain finishes CHS cricket career; Spence top pointscorer

Kristy Williams

MATURITY BEYOND HIS YEARS: 15 year old medium pacer Ryan Dunford took 2/20 off his six overs against West Wyalong on Sunday. Photo: Jenny Kingham.

Bogan Gate go down to West Wyalong in Grinsted Cup

ROCKET ROD: Rod Kiley, pictured, won on the 19th for the 3's Pennant side as they went down 3-2 to Mudgee. Photo: Jenny Kingham.

Record number on Parkes golf course for novel multiplier

Peter Bristol

ON A ROLL: Rob Irving (pictured) - along with Mike Valentine and Bob Freeman - scored 23-17 to win on rink 15 last week. Photo: Jenny Kingham

Parkes Bowling Club leads pennants competition after two home victories

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

The indoor pool and bar at the new W Hotel Melbourne. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Why Melbourne is where the action's at

Michael Turtle

Raising a glass to pioneering wineries of Australia's oldest wine region

Raising a glass to pioneering wineries of Australia's oldest wine region

Louise Goldsbury

New domestic routes for exploring Australia's best

New domestic routes for exploring Australia's best

Explore Travel

BIRTHDAY CHEERS: A small group of Elvis fans gathered at Bob and Anne Steel's house in High Street for an informal celebration of the King’s birthday on January 8 - Mary Fanello was invited to cut the cake as she shares the same birthday with Elvis.

PHOTOSNo Elvis Festival in 2021 but fans still celebrate the King's 86th birthday

BIRTHDAY CHEERS: A small group of Elvis fans gathered at Bob and Anne Steel's house in High Street for an informal celebration of the King’s birthday on January 8 - Mary Fanello was invited to cut the cake as she shares the same birthday with Elvis.

PHOTOSNo Elvis Festival in 2021 but fans still celebrate the King's 86th birthday

JANUARY 2000: The front page of the Parkes Champion Post on January 12, 2000 when festival organisers called on the town to support the event or "it could be lost forever".

Parkes Elvis Festival nearly 'lost forever' after seven years

JANUARY 2000: The front page of the Parkes Champion Post on January 12, 2000 when festival organisers called on the town to support the event or "it could be lost forever".

Parkes Elvis Festival nearly 'lost forever' after seven years

RETRO: Parkes Elvis Festival founders Anne and Bob Steel are sporting the new festival retro-style t-shirts that are now available. People are being encouraged to wear them this weekend. Photo: Parkes Elvis Festival

WHAT'S ONNo Moody Blues for Elvis fans in 2021 as a slice of festival goes online

RETRO: Parkes Elvis Festival founders Anne and Bob Steel are sporting the new festival retro-style t-shirts that are now available. People are being encouraged to wear them this weekend. Photo: Parkes Elvis Festival

WHAT'S ONNo Moody Blues for Elvis fans in 2021 as a slice of festival goes online

2021 COMMITTEE: Back, Zelma Fisher (treasurer), Vicki Archer (president), Krys Szabo (vice president), Wendy Stoker (secretary), Pam Patrick (assistant secretary), Clare Dunne (delegate), Shirley Barklimore (program officer); front Sue McLennan (publicity officer), Coleen Carter (program officer) and Margaret Newham (program officer). Absent, Pam Ward (assistant secretary) and Elvie Collins (program officer). Photo: Submitted

WHAT'S ONVIEW Club hosts first meeting for 2021 as it gears up for its trivia night

Sue McLennan, publicity officer

COME TO DINNER: The Parkes Uniting Church's popular free Monthly Monday Meals is back at its hall on March 1. Photo: Submitted

WHAT'S ONParkes Uniting Church's monthly Monday meals return

Essential Energy to trim trees in Parkes Shire for safe, reliable power

Essential Energy to trim trees in Parkes Shire for safe, reliable power

2021 COMMITTEE: Back, Zelma Fisher (treasurer), Vicki Archer (president), Krys Szabo (vice president), Wendy Stoker (secretary), Pam Patrick (assistant secretary), Clare Dunne (delegate), Shirley Barklimore (program officer); front Sue McLennan (publicity officer), Coleen Carter (program officer) and Margaret Newham (program officer). Absent, Pam Ward (assistant secretary) and Elvie Collins (program officer). Photo: Submitted

WHAT'S ONVIEW Club hosts first meeting for 2021 as it gears up for its trivia night

LOOKOUT FOR: A male glossy black cockatoo. Photo: Charles Dove

THINGS TO DOVolunteer for Great Inland Glossy Count, see a 'pretty amazing' sight

GREAT DAY OUT: Sarah, Robert and young Tristan Watt who had a great time showing their sheep last year. They are pictured with Jacques Cloete from Agriwest Peak Hill. Photo: Submitted

WHAT'S ONEwes to shine in annual competition after an outstanding season

2020-21 Parkes Community Guide

2020-21 Parkes Community Guide

Purnim Dairy Farmer Anthony Eccles, is seeing healthier cows and calves from feeding Mylo.

Maximising herd health with Mylo in south west Victoria

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2020 Parkes Community Guide

2020 Parkes Community Guide

2020-21 Parkes Community Guide

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Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

Mary O'Brien.

Grease and Oil Change goes online in 2021

BIGGEST MOVER: Parkes saw the second largest jump in median house prices in the state over the last 12 months. Photo: Parkes Shire Council

Parkes the big mover of 2020: New figures reveal property prices continue to skyrocket

BIGGEST MOVER: Parkes saw the second largest jump in median house prices in the state over the last 12 months. Photo: Parkes Shire Council

Parkes the big mover of 2020: New figures reveal property prices continue to skyrocket

REGIONAL INTEREST: PIPA Survey respondents showed a sharp uptick in interest in regional areas as well as coastal locations.

Investors look to the regions

REGIONAL INTEREST: PIPA Survey respondents showed a sharp uptick in interest in regional areas as well as coastal locations.

Investors look to the regions

ON THE MOVE: The value of owner occupier home loan commitments rose across most states and territories, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures. Photo - Shutterstock.

Record housing loan commitments continues to climb

Property scarcity pushes prices up

Property scarcity pushes prices up

KEY DRIVER: HomeBuilder has been the star in the Government's economic recovery plan, according to Denita Wawn, CEO of Master Builders Australia. Photo - Shutterstock.

HomeBuilder plays starring role

2021 COMMITTEE: Back, Zelma Fisher (treasurer), Vicki Archer (president), Krys Szabo (vice president), Wendy Stoker (secretary), Pam Patrick (assistant secretary), Clare Dunne (delegate), Shirley Barklimore (program officer); front Sue McLennan (publicity officer), Coleen Carter (program officer) and Margaret Newham (program officer). Absent, Pam Ward (assistant secretary) and Elvie Collins (program officer). Photo: Submitted

WHAT'S ONVIEW Club hosts first meeting for 2021 as it gears up for its trivia night

Sue McLennan, publicity officer

COME TO DINNER: The Parkes Uniting Church's popular free Monthly Monday Meals is back at its hall on March 1. Photo: Submitted

WHAT'S ONParkes Uniting Church's monthly Monday meals return

Look who started kindy, was a captain or new teacher 10 years ago

PHOTOSLook who started kindy, was a captain or new teacher 10 years ago

Christine Little

2021 COMMITTEE: Back, Zelma Fisher (treasurer), Vicki Archer (president), Krys Szabo (vice president), Wendy Stoker (secretary), Pam Patrick (assistant secretary), Clare Dunne (delegate), Shirley Barklimore (program officer); front Sue McLennan (publicity officer), Coleen Carter (program officer) and Margaret Newham (program officer). Absent, Pam Ward (assistant secretary) and Elvie Collins (program officer). Photo: Submitted

WHAT'S ONVIEW Club hosts first meeting for 2021 as it gears up for its trivia night

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Country music musters return after a year hiatus because of Covid

WHAT'S ONCountry music musters return after a year hiatus because of Covid

Look who started kindy, was a captain or new teacher 10 years ago

PHOTOSLook who started kindy, was a captain or new teacher 10 years ago

HONOURING STEWART: Doreen and daughter Maralyn Nash at Bellas remembered Doreen’s husband Stewart, whose birthday was Valentine's Day, while his funeral was also held on Valentine's Day two years ago.

PHOTOSLove is in the air: Parkes celebrates Valentine's Day

Send me back Saturday - February 2011 | Gallery 1

PHOTOSSend me back Saturday - February 2011 | Gallery 1

FUN: Tyson, Sarah and Ruby Smith had a great time at the Family Fun Night at the Parkes Aquatic Centre.

PHOTOSSee the family fun at the Parkes Pool

THUMBS UP: First woman over to cross the line in Parkes' first - and very wet - Parkrun on Saturday was Sarah Hartin.

PHOTOSDedicated runners give town's first Parkrun a big thumbs-up

Christine Little

Harvey William Turner
Born on the 6th February, 2020 at 4:30pm at Orange Base Hospital.
Weighing 4.11kgs and measuring 55cm long.
Son to Chloe and Luke Turner from Parkes and brother to Macy Turner.

PHOTOSWelcome to the world: Meet Parkes' babies of 2020

Christine Little

Denis Foley with Belle the Shelti and Lucy Bylhouwer.

PHOTOSPHOTOS: All the happy faces from Australia Day

Kristy Williams

Deputy PM and Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack pays tribute to Ian Armstrong AM OBE. Photo: Kelsey Sutor

PHOTOSWarrior of the bush: Ian Armstrong farewelled at state memorial service in Cowra

Kelsey Sutor

Be a collective voice for change: Let's teach our young people to speak

OPINIONBe a collective voice for change: Let's teach our young people to speak

John Southon

EXPANDING: Phil Donato with Jared DeMamiel of the not-for-profit, Boys to the Bush. Boys to the Bush have expanded to deliver programs across the Central West. Photo: Submitted

'Not fair' - Donato fields calls after RSPCA targets home dog breeding

Phil Donato

CLOUDY: Facebook, with its highly selective news feed, has not made the world more transparent. Picture: TY Lim/Shutterstock

OPINIONFather Brendan Lee | How Facebook's Australian news stunt raises some deeper questions

Father Brendan Lee

ALONE AND VULNERABLE: Single older women without children face unique challenges. Image: Pixabay

The single woman, no kids paradox

Eileen Wood

SHOW GOES ON: The fundraising event will be the first time Maria Venuti will sing publicly since her stroke five years ago.

Maria Venuti to return to stage for 80th birthday

Geraldine Cardozo

IN THEIR ELEMENT: Silver Salties having a swell time at Terrigal on the NSW Central Coast.

You don't need gills to be in the water

John Piggott

Brett Sutton says Melbourne's inner north is an area of interest after some flesh-eating bug cases.

Flesh-eating bug sparks Melbourne alert

Tigers young gun Shawn Blore will miss the start of the NRL season with a broken wrist.

Tiger Blore has surgery for broken wrist

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Facebook will reinstate Australian news on its platform.

Facebook to restore news and strike deals

23m ago

West Australians are being encouraged to vote early as part of a COVID-19 risk management plan.

Early voting to begin for WA election

23m ago

Labor leader Anthony Albanese received his coronavirus vaccine injection in Canberra on Tuesday.

More hills to climb in virus journey: PM

Paul Osborne
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Craig Kelly's switch to the cross bench means the coalition holds 76 of the 151 lower house seats.

Craig Kelly quits Libs to be independent

Matt Coughlan
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Defence Minister Linda Reynolds is set to face more questions over an alleged rape in her office.

Ex-staffer to lodge police rape complaint

Matt Coughlan
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Under existing arrangements, people coming from Melbourne are not permitted to enter SA.

SA to lift Melbourne virus travel ban

Tim Dornin
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The $160,000 bull, Injemira Redford J006 Q287, with ABS' Annie Pumpa and Bill Cornell, who were part of the buyers syndicate, Injemira stud principal Marc Greening and auctioneer Paul Dooley.

Injemira smashes Australian Hereford bull record

Olivia Calver

Gingie Pastoral Company principal Charlie Pye has moved his Walgett farm's operations away from Merino sheep for the first time in more than 100 years. Photo: Billy Jupp

A change in direction more than a century in the making

Billy Jupp

Agricultural mouse bait is allegedly the culprit in a number of suspected poisonings after incorrectly being used indoors.

EPA to assist with clean up of off-label mouse baiting

Gregor Heard

Top kitchen trends that'll stand out from all the rest this year

Top kitchen trends that'll stand out from all the rest this year

Location, location, practicality: Stunning views, contemporary design, and a statement in architecture are the hallmarks of Cloud House on the Mandurah Channel, WA. Photos: Robert Frith.

Stylish holiday living among the clouds for four generations of same family

HOUSE | DESIGN

Australia has one of the highest pet ownership rates in the world. Picture: Shutterstock

A must-read guide for adopting your first pet

RSPCA