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BRIGHT FUTURE: At just 13 years old, Victoria Simpson debuted for the Australian Under 25s women's side that won silver at the 2019 World Championships. Photo: Christine Little

Victoria debuts for Australia at world championships at just 13 years old

Christine Little

Parkes Spacemen's Brandon Paige has been one to watch this 2019 season.

Spacemen do demolition job on Dubbo Westside Rabbitohs

MAKING HISTORY: Local scooter rider Pascal Berry will be part of history as she competes in the first female scooter competition at the World Roller Games in Spain.

Pascal to ride in first female scooter competition at World Roller Games

BRIGHT FUTURE: At just 13 years old, Victoria Simpson debuted for the Australian Under 25s women's side that won silver at the 2019 World Championships. Photo: Christine Little

Victoria debuts for Australia at world championships at just 13 years old

Men's Bowling: Hope to see you at the club for the chance to enjoy a great Pub style meal, win cash, a meat tray or voucher and (if you are a Member) have a chance to take home the Badge Draw jackpot.

Both greens full to capacity in pairs tournament

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TOUGH GIG: Parkes Panther Clark Melbourne taking a kick for Parkes. Photo: Submitted

Panthers taken down by Tigers in AFL match

Ron Hetherington

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED: Parkes Mayor Ken Keith OAM was happy to hop into his famous blue Elvis jumpsuit for a photo with the official Coventry flag on our Henry Parkes Statue. Photo: Christine Little

Parkes joins Coventry's sister cities around the world to fly its flag

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED: Parkes Mayor Ken Keith OAM was happy to hop into his famous blue Elvis jumpsuit for a photo with the official Coventry flag on our Henry Parkes Statue. Photo: Christine Little

Parkes joins Coventry's sister cities around the world to fly its flag

IN HER BLOOD: Tiffany Steel is pictured at the 2019 Parkes Elvis Festival. Tiffany has been appointed Parkes Elvis Festival Sponsorship and Marketing Coordinator. Photo: Supplied.

Elvis has always been on Tiffany Steel's mind

IN HER BLOOD: Tiffany Steel is pictured at the 2019 Parkes Elvis Festival. Tiffany has been appointed Parkes Elvis Festival Sponsorship and Marketing Coordinator. Photo: Supplied.

Elvis has always been on Tiffany Steel's mind

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

UP FOR GRABS: Australia's Biggest Bogan Festival organiser Brad Gibson has donated this car, now officially called The Bogan Mobile, which will be auctioned off at the event. Photo: Submitted

Australia's Biggest Bogan Festival has a Bogan Mobile to be auctioned off

COMING HOME: It's the first time Mark Oliver is bringing his Ultimate Meat Loaf Tribute Show home to the Parkes and Forbes area.

The man behind Meat Loaf Tribute Show comes from this area

The Parkes Prostate Cancer Awareness and Support Group are having a 'Sausage Sizzle' at the Star Hotel on Monday evening, June 24th at 6pm to celebrate 'Men's Health Week'.

Get it checked it out before it's gets nasty

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UP FOR GRABS: Australia's Biggest Bogan Festival organiser Brad Gibson has donated this car, now officially called The Bogan Mobile, which will be auctioned off at the event. Photo: Submitted

Australia's Biggest Bogan Festival has a Bogan Mobile to be auctioned off

Mayor will join community at Parkes maternity unit rally on Friday

Mayor will join community at Parkes maternity unit rally on Friday

50TH ANNIVERSARY COINS: The obverse of the new coins depicts the famous CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope pointed towards the moon.

Giveaway: Dome-shaped coins celebrate 50 years since moon landing and one set could be yours

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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Take a chance: Get your costumes ready and your dancing shoes on, it's time for the 2019 Trundle ABBA Festival. Photo: File.

Festival continues to grow

Taylor Jurd

Fresh Fashion: It's not all about flares, any ABBA song can provide inspiration for some creative costumes including these amazing fashionistas. Photo: File.

Ready to get down for a good time

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

Forefront on the front foot in future proofing Parkes

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

Contact a tax agent to make sure you are claiming what you are entitled to in your tax return.

Top tips to pay less tax this financial year

REAL ESATE: Looking to invest in the Central West? New data from Suburbanite shows where you should avoid. Photo: FILE

Looking to invest in the Central West? Here's where to avoid

Nadine Morton

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

Lachlan Area Suicide Prevention Network members, from left - Ross Bailey, Sandi Bailey, Barney Thompson, Evelyn Shallvey, Pam Cole, Kevin Dumesny and Di Gill are calling for community attendance at the AGM next Wednesday.

Lachlan Area Suicide Prevention Network calls for new members at AGM

Getting Cooking: You are welcome to bring a camp oven to share. Be at the club by midday to allow for cooking time.

A camp oven fundraiser

Gail McKay, Robin Blunden and Gaile Fullerton

RURAL AID FARM ARMY: Rural Aid volunteers tore down an old leaking concrete water tank on Tony and Rhonda Milgate's farm in Trundle and replaced it with a new one. Photo: Grant Miskimmin

Rural Aid Farm Army marches into Trundle for a week of work

Lachlan Area Suicide Prevention Network members, from left - Ross Bailey, Sandi Bailey, Barney Thompson, Evelyn Shallvey, Pam Cole, Kevin Dumesny and Di Gill are calling for community attendance at the AGM next Wednesday.

Lachlan Area Suicide Prevention Network calls for new members at AGM

END OF YEAR SHOW: The cast of Brer Rabbit and the Magic Lolly Cave - written by Bob Herbert and directed by Toni Lam - in December 1992.

1992: A year of contrast for the Parkes Musical & Dramatic Society

Part 25 - by Warwick Tom

COMING HOME: It's the first time Mark Oliver is bringing his Ultimate Meat Loaf Tribute Show home to the Parkes and Forbes area.

The man behind Meat Loaf Tribute Show comes from this area

Central West Police District Superintendent Chris Taylor addressed the media on Tuesday morning following Monday's fatal shooting.

Parkes man shot in the chest after argument over barking dogs

Flashback Friday - June 2009 | Gallery 2

Flashback Friday - June 2009 | Gallery 2

LAUGHS: Cristy Molloy, Anna-Claire Willis, Lauren Owens, Chloe Macrae and Lachlan Earsman looked like they enjoyed themselves at this year's races.

See what happened trackside at the 2019 Parkes Picnic Races

THUMBS UP: MC Bill Jayet, Parkes Picnic Races president Tim Keith, millinery winner Josie Anderson, stylish man Tommy Jeff, elegant lady Michelle Meyers, contemporary winner Nic Dolbel, Anna Barwick and Natalie Johnston.

Parkes Picnic Races' best fashion on the catwalk

Flashback to the 2009 Parkes Picnic Races | Gallery

Flashback to the 2009 Parkes Picnic Races | Gallery

JOINING IN: Enjoying the fun of Reading Day, back - Eunhyun Bates, Adele and Tobias Leach; front Simon Bates, Brendon Bates, and Eloira Leach.

Book Relay complete, visit a hit on Reading Day in Parkes | Photos

Jessica and Ruby Elliot, Brittany and Owen Ward, Harleigh and Emma Bennett.

Parkes mums and bubs celebrate their midwives | Photos

Throwback Thursday - June 2009 | Gallery 3

Throwback Thursday - June 2009 | Gallery 3

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Price of news is greater when you lose it

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Price of news is greater when you lose it

Glynn Greensmith
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Price of news is greater when you lose it

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Price of news is greater when you lose it

Glynn Greensmith

TRANSFORMER: Look at Josh Frydenberg now. However, I remember seeing him slumped on a throne, dressed like a medieval king.

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Frydenberg's medieval banquet obsession

Mark Bode

NO GOING BACK: Apollo 11 commander Neil Armstrong shortly before the launch on July 16, 1969. Pictures: NASA

Endless preparations herald big event

Helen Sim

REPUTATION: CSIRO’s Parkes radio telescope has made its mark on space exploration. Picture: CSIRO/A Cherney.

Parkes telescope helped open universe up to the world

Helen Sim

For those who should fill in the means testing forms - those who will pay less as a result - easier paperwork is welcome news.

Aged care assessment forms are getting easier

Noel Whittaker

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton says he isn't harbouring hopes of becoming Liberals leader.

Dutton blasts Turnbull's last-ditch idea

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Australian and South Korean media have identified the detained man as Alek Sigley.

Australian man held in North Korea

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Israel Folau's new fundraiser has achieved more than $2 million of its $3 million target.

Folau appeal 'paused' after topping $2m

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The ABC is seeking leave to join its case to that of whistleblower David William McBride.

ABC asks to join whistleblower legal case

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Belgian authorities have applied to join the search for missing backpacker Theo Hayez in Byron Bay.

Belgian cops soon to join lost Theo search

Perry Duffin
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Codey Herrmann pleaded guilty to the rape and murder of international student Aiia Maasarwe.

Melbourne rapist, killer back in court

Karen Sweeney
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Christopher Pyne's new role as a defence industry adviser has been queried by the opposition.

Labor queries new job for Christopher Pyne

Paul Osborne
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WIN stadium in Wollongong has emerged as a potential temporary home for Cronulla. Picture: Adam McLean

Cronulla Sharks weigh up fresh bite into Dragons territory

Adrian Proszenko
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Clare Gibbs took out the 2019 Riverina Training Awards Vocational Education Training Student of the Year. Photo by TAFE NSW.

Clare's journey from plate to paddock

Samantha Townsend

The Merino Lifetime Productivity Project isn't set to conclude until 2024 but DNA results have indicated a surprisingly common occurrence within twin lambs born from syndicate ram matings. File photo: Rachael Webb

Merino rams not afraid of double dipping

Lucy Kinbacher

Confusing and conflicting native vegetation laws have confounded producers in the North West. A Q&A session at Moree hosted by NSW Farmers' Association on Tuesday, July 2, will try to help.

Native veg on trial at Moree

Jamie Brown

RULE BOOK: Doing this could result in the driver being fined $337 and losing three demerit points. Note: Photo was taken in a parked car. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 062519cphones2

Have you ever shown the driver a video or photo on your phone?

Nadine Morton

Salwater crocodile spotting is a major part of the Yellow Waters Cruise.

Wildlife abounds on billabong adventures in Kakadu

Vanessa Hayden

Lying down on the job? Just part of the entertainment at the Cunnamulla Fella Festival.

Inspiration for your next holiday

John Rozentals

The purpose of insurance is to help the family cope if one or more of its members become injured, or too ill to earn a living.

New rules for insurance through super: check your account now

Noel Whittaker

Research shows most fatalities happen when the victims are working under a vehicle and using equipment incorrectly, with many of the fatalities involving the use of vehicle jacks.

Think twice before repairing your car at home

WINNERS ARE GRINNERS: An eye-watering $80 million is up for grabs tonight in Oz Lotto. Photo: FILE

Feeling lucky? Tonight might just be the night to try your luck

Nadine Morton