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      SPECIAL MOMENT: Parkes Shire's 2021 Citizen of the Year Michael Lynch with his wife Peg Lynch.

      PHOTOSParkes' Citizen of the Year dedicates his daily life to helping others

      • Christine Little
      JUNIOR SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR: Parkes squash player Henry Kross.

      PHOTOSLovett and Williams named Sportspeople of the Year

      • Kristy Williams
      RECOGNISED: Inspector Peter Rowlands (left, pictured with Parkes paramedic Daniel Wright in 2017) has received an Ambulance Service Medal. Photo: Barbara Reeves

      Rowlands accepts Ambulance Service Medal on behalf of family and staff

      • Kelsey Sutor
      HUGE HONOUR FOR FAMILY: In 2019 Donald Chisholm was appointed Parkes Rotary Club president at the annual Changeover dinner. He has now been named in the Australia Day honours list. Photo: Supplied.

      OAM honour for former Parkes Rotary president Donald Chisholm

      • Kristy Williams
      BAIL APPLICATION: Orange Courthouse where a man appeared via an audio visual link to apply for bail after being charged with murder on the weekend. FILE PHOTO

      Man applies for bail after murder charge

      READY TO TEACH: From Friday, first aid and CPR courses - once a month at this stage - will be running out of the Parkes Services Club with facilitator Kevin Arklay. Photo: Christine Little

      WHAT'S ON'Bringing it to the people': First aid and CPR courses now available in Parkes

      • Christine Little

      UPDATEDCOVID restrictions eased as NSW records zero cases for 10th straight day

      • Agron Latifi
      SPECIAL MOMENT: Parkes Shire's 2021 Citizen of the Year Michael Lynch with his wife Peg Lynch.

      PHOTOSParkes' Citizen of the Year dedicates his daily life to helping others

      • Christine Little
      JUNIOR SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR: Parkes squash player Henry Kross.

      PHOTOSLovett and Williams named Sportspeople of the Year

      • Kristy Williams
      GUTSY WIN: Coulpa, a $600 purchase, got the job done for Parkes trainer Sharon Jeffries in the last on Saturday afternoon, defeating by Griffin's Head by a head over 1600m. Photo: Kristy Williams.

      PHOTOSGutsy win for the Jeffries trained Coulpa in Parkes

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      Coronavirus

        Experts have warned against vaccine nationalism. Picture: Shutterstock

        EXPLAINERShould we be concerned about vaccine availability?

        DIGESTBack to school, with some new rules

        Photo: File

        DIGESTA day of heroes, history and division across the nation

        HEROES: An exhausted firefighter catches some sleep on the NSW South Coast.

        DIGESTThe Informer: We could be heroes just for one day (apologies, Mr Bowie)

        File photo. Picture: Adam McLean

        Eighth day of no locally acquired COVID-19 cases

        • Natalie Croxon
        Victoria has loosened its restrictions on household gatherings. Picture: Shutterstock

        DIGESTFeeling the heat, but Australia avoids COVID troubles

        • Jasper Lindell
        January 26 is referred to as Invasion Day by a large number of Australians. Picture: Jamila Toderas

        DIGESTJanuary 26: the debate about the date

        • Emily Sweet
        Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Karleen Minney

        International arrivals cap will not be raised: Morrison

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        Sport

          JUNIOR SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR: Parkes squash player Henry Kross.

          PHOTOSLovett and Williams named Sportspeople of the Year

          • Kristy Williams
          GRINSTED GRINNERS: The Bogan Gate Rampant Rabbits beat Parkes by seven wickets in the Grinsted Cup on Sunday. Photo: Les Finn.

          Hare raising win for Bogan Gate over Parkes in Grinsted Cup

          • Kristy Williams
          COP TO BE TOPS?: Good Cop (pictured running in Parkes on December 6) will be running in the James Pittar Ambassador Pace for Alectown's Stan Townsend. Photo: Kristy Williams.

          'Bush' trainers featured at Australia Day trots meeting

          • Kristy Williams
          JUNIOR SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR: Parkes squash player Henry Kross.

          PHOTOSLovett and Williams named Sportspeople of the Year

          GUTSY WIN: Coulpa, a $600 purchase, got the job done for Parkes trainer Sharon Jeffries in the last on Saturday afternoon, defeating by Griffin's Head by a head over 1600m. Photo: Kristy Williams.

          PHOTOSGutsy win for the Jeffries trained Coulpa in Parkes

          • Kristy Williams
          HARD AT WORK: Parkes Golf Club volunteers kindly helped to refurbish the club's bunkers on the 11th hole on Friday. Photos: ProKonnect Facebook

          Parkes Golf Club numbers excellent as players finish third round in summer competition

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            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

            Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

            LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

            Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

            LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

            Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

            LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

            Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

            LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

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            The Factory in Gosford is heaven for chocolate fans.

            Top spots for Easter getaways in 2021

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            Hot travel deals: Stunning Tasmania, luxurious Hamilton Island and more

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            The sweet serenity of Lake Macquarie

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            Parkes Elvis Festival

              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

              What's On

                READY TO TEACH: From Friday, first aid and CPR courses - once a month at this stage - will be running out of the Parkes Services Club with facilitator Kevin Arklay. Photo: Christine Little

                WHAT'S ON'Bringing it to the people': First aid and CPR courses now available in Parkes

                • Christine Little
                HEAD TO THE POOL: The Parkes Pool Senior Leadership Team will host a Friday Family Fun Night at the pool this Friday from 6pm to 9pm.

                WHAT'S ONFamily Fun event returns to Parkes Pool this Friday

                • Christine Little
                2020: Lara Brown, Paige and Tayah Reeves and Brienna Brown at last year's Australia Day trots. This year's meeting is scheduled to go ahead at the Parkes Showground.

                WHAT'S ONAustralia Day in Parkes Shire will be a little different in 2021

                • Christine Little
                READY TO TEACH: From Friday, first aid and CPR courses - once a month at this stage - will be running out of the Parkes Services Club with facilitator Kevin Arklay. Photo: Christine Little

                WHAT'S ON'Bringing it to the people': First aid and CPR courses now available in Parkes

                WARM-UP: Parkes junior tennis players in action during some practise sessions in the lead-up to this weekend's Parkes Junior Open - Faith Clarke. Photo: Submitted

                WHAT'S ONParkes hosts major junior tennis tournament this weekend

                Senior Constable Baldwin from Parkes Highway Patrol.

                WHAT'S ONFive days of double demerit points

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                  Power of education: Solicitor Paul Ell was just one of the thousands of young people assisted by the Learning for Life program that is supported by VIEW Clubs of Australia. Photo: Supplied.

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                  Community

                    HUGE HONOUR FOR FAMILY: In 2019 Donald Chisholm was appointed Parkes Rotary Club president at the annual Changeover dinner. He has now been named in the Australia Day honours list. Photo: Supplied.

                    OAM honour for former Parkes Rotary president Donald Chisholm

                    • Kristy Williams
                    HEAD TO THE POOL: The Parkes Pool Senior Leadership Team will host a Friday Family Fun Night at the pool this Friday from 6pm to 9pm.

                    WHAT'S ONFamily Fun event returns to Parkes Pool this Friday

                    • Christine Little

                    Road safety push with children returning to school

                    • Kristy Williams
                    HUGE HONOUR FOR FAMILY: In 2019 Donald Chisholm was appointed Parkes Rotary Club president at the annual Changeover dinner. He has now been named in the Australia Day honours list. Photo: Supplied.

                    OAM honour for former Parkes Rotary president Donald Chisholm

                    PLAY TIME: Parkes family Sarea, Nate and Ryder Vidler with the Parkes Rotary Club's cubby house, kindly donated to them and installed at their home by local business Potts Removals. Photo: Submitted

                    Imaginations to run wild at Vidler home as business delivers Rotary cubby

                    WHAT A BEAUT: Bronte O'Shannessy and her 1985 Datsun 1200. She fell in love with them after seeing one at the annual Deniliquin Ute Muster in southern NSW. Photo: Jeff McClurg

                    The last of the utes - Bronte proud of her 'Datto'

                    • Jeff McClurg

                    Photos and Video

                      SPECIAL MOMENT: Parkes Shire's 2021 Citizen of the Year Michael Lynch with his wife Peg Lynch.

                      PHOTOSParkes' Citizen of the Year dedicates his daily life to helping others

                      JUNIOR SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR: Parkes squash player Henry Kross.

                      PHOTOSLovett and Williams named Sportspeople of the Year

                      GUTSY WIN: Coulpa, a $600 purchase, got the job done for Parkes trainer Sharon Jeffries in the last on Saturday afternoon, defeating by Griffin's Head by a head over 1600m. Photo: Kristy Williams.

                      PHOTOSGutsy win for the Jeffries trained Coulpa in Parkes

                      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

                      ALL SMILES: Anne Steel and daughter Tiffany Steel, who have been heavily involved at the Henry Parkes Centre through the Elvis Festival, with the birthday cake.

                      PHOTOSHenry Parkes Centre celebrates its 10th birthday

                      • Christine Little
                      HONOUR: Adam, Dawn, Brad, Tania and David Parker, Mayor Ken Keith OAM, Wayne Osborne, and Roberta, Malcolm and Cameron Stone at the official unveiling.

                      PHOTOSFamilies recognised for decades of contribution with field naming

                      • Christine Little
                      UNBELIEVABLE: The flash flooding at the intersection of Clarinda Street and East Street was so powerful it lifted the bitumen. Image: Video grab from footage from Hayley Chester

                      PHOTOSParkes still recovering from storm supercell and 158kmh winds

                      • Christine Little
                      COLOURFUL: Goat Girl are, from left, Holly Mullineaux, Ellie Rose Davis, Lottie Pendlebury and Rosy Jones. Picture: Holly Whitaker

                      REVIEWGoat Girl lock horns with expanded sound and focus

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                      Comment

                        HOST: Phil Donato has teamed-up with charity Mr Perfect as the local 2021 barbecue host for men's health. Photo: Submitted

                        State member calls on residents to alert him of any car licence medical reviews

                        • Philip Donato
                        INSPIRING: Parkes writer and co-producer of The Art of Resilience Kerrie Peden said the competition produced monumental outcomes that exceeded her expectations. Photo: Marc Payne

                        Growing the next crop of artistic talent despite Covid-19

                        • Kerrie Peden
                        Be careful in the water this summer. Photo: File

                        REAL AUSTRALIAHeatwave or just summer, whatever you call it safety is paramount

                        • Daisy Huntly

                        Stories From The Senior

                        VR technology is helping aged care residents to improve their mental health. Photo: Supplied.

                        From reminiscing to a night at the opera: Can VR boost mental health in aged care?

                        Rugby league legend Uncle Lionel Morgan in his playing days (left) and with the painting by Jandamarra Cadd. Photos: Lionel Morgan and Anglicare Queensland.

                        NRL legend in the frame again thanks to Aboriginal artist

                        SEVEN PURLERS: Di Shanahan, Janny Lane, Caralynn Hoft, Peta Goodwin, Sue Juniper, Tracy Skippings and Sally Wylie.

                        Not a nanna-second to lose

                        • Hazel Bradley

                        National

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                          Federal opposition leader Anthony Albanese will use the reshuffle to highlight Labor's priorities.

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                          Australian National University demographer Dr Liz Allen sent Twitter into a tizz on Wednesday afternoon when she discovered these shoes.

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                          Rules on wearing masks and restrictions on gatherings and functions will soon ease across Sydney.

                          NSW premier welcomes Qld border opening

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                          Stories From The Land

                          Cam Rosser, Delta, Young reported keen competition from feedlots and restockers at SELX Yass last Thursday. Six Angus steers, 400kg sold for 460c/kg. Photo: SELX Yass

                          Feedlots in hot pursuit of suitable feeder cattle

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                          Moisture-laden air flowing over NSW from the east will interact with a low pressure trough moving in from the west to produce rain and storms during the next couple of days. Photo: Stephen Burns

                          Soggy end to week for eastern parts of NSW

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                          Craig Copeland and John Larsson from OzFish Unlimited with a new variety of rock oyster that could revitalise a dying aquaculture industry on the east coast.

                          Oyster evolution a miracle in the making

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