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NSW authorities are telling people to get any vaccine they can.

ANALYSISDelta variant changes AstraZeneca calculations

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and (inset) Parliament House. Pictures: Elesa Kurtz, Dion Georgopoulos

Parliament locks out the public to prevent outbreak

Ariarne Titmus with her first Olympic gold medal. Picture: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

DIGESTTwo very different races stop the nation

Australias 4x100m Womens freestyle relay team (from left) Bronte Campbell, Meg Harris, Emma McKeon and Cate Campbell hold their Gold Medals after winning the final with a world record time at the Tokyo Aquatic Centre on Sunday. Picture: AAP/Joe Giddens

DIGESTAustralia claims first gold medal of Tokyo Games

ACT police check cars on the Federal Highway at a Covid checkpoint in January. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Hard border with NSW would halt most ACT criminal investigations

Jasper Lindell

Council elections pushed back to December

Council elections pushed back to December

Sage Swinton

Protesters gathered en masse in Sydney to rally against lockdown measures. Picture: Getty

DIGESTThousands attend protests despite rising virus cases

Andrew Brown

Why so serious? Australia's vaccine ad compared to the rest of the world

WATCHWhy so serious? Australia's vaccine ad compared to the rest of the world

Shivé Prema

GOLDEN GIRL: Mariah Williams arrives at the Athletes Village in Tokyo on July 18. Inset - the Hockeyroos celebrate Grace Stewart's goal in the first game. Photos: SUPPLIED, AAP.

Williams lauded as 'one of the best in the world' during Hockeyroos win

Kristy Williams

MARQUEE MEN: Adam Hall (left) and Ronald Lawrence (main) seem to get better and better as the years go by. Photos: CARLA FREEDMAN

ANALYSISBreaking down Woodbridge Cup's top 20 most influential players in 2021

Jake Humphreys

COULPA SET FOR COWRA: Parkes trainer Sharon Jeffries will be taking Coulpa and three other runners to Cowra today, and her daughter Tiffany will be riding Coulpa in her only ride. Photo: KRISTY WILLIAMS.

Jeffries Risking it for Reward in Cowra

Kristy Williams

GOLDEN GIRL: Mariah Williams arrives at the Athletes Village in Tokyo on July 18. Inset - the Hockeyroos celebrate Grace Stewart's goal in the first game. Photos: SUPPLIED, AAP.

Williams lauded as 'one of the best in the world' during Hockeyroos win

NEW DAWN: Players like (clockwise from top left) Jared Robinson (Mudgee), Alex Bonham (Dubbo CYMS), Joe Lasagavibau (Orange CYMS), and Jack Creith (Parkes) will be part of a revamped competition next season.

Conferences locked in as a new era is announced for western region

Nick Guthrie

BUDDING TENNIS SUPERSTARS: Anna Orr, Sienna Hunt, Ethan Hunt and Lachlan Orr competed at the Orange Indoor JUS in the holidays. The Parkes event is on August 15. It's a hive of activity at the Parkes Tennis Centre at the moment. Photo: SUPPLIED.

Parkes tennis right back in the swing of things

The Ace

Simone Biles talks to US teammates after her withdrawal during the Olympic gymnastics team event.

Biles falters early in gold history bid

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Simone Biles talks to US teammates after her withdrawal during the Olympic gymnastics team event.

Biles falters early in gold history bid

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Powerhouse Germany is celebrating another Olympic dressage team gold medal.

Germany maintain dressage gold dominance

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Powerhouse Germany is celebrating another Olympic dressage team gold medal.

Germany maintain dressage gold dominance

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The Matildas sealed an Olympics quarter-final clash with Great Britain after a 0-0 draw with USA.

Matildas land Great Britain QF showdown

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The Matildas sealed an Olympics quarter-final clash with Great Britain after a 0-0 draw with USA.

Matildas land Great Britain QF showdown

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Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

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

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

BOOK IN: The Pfizer vaccine will be available to eligible recipients at a clinic in Parkes on August 3 and 4.

Pfizer available: COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Parkes on August 3 and 4

FULL STEAM AHEAD: Grazing Down the Lachlan 2021 is, at this stage, planned for Saturday, September 18, provided COVID-19 restrictions in New South Wales allow it to take place. Photo: SUPPLIED.

Grazers get in quick to snap up Grazing Down the Lachlan tickets

MUM'S THE WORD: Central West Mums founder Amorette Zielinski announced the addition of the Mummys to this year's Mumfest event. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

WHAT'S ONMother of all festivals returning with addition of Central West Mummy Awards

Matt Findlay

BOOK IN: The Pfizer vaccine will be available to eligible recipients at a clinic in Parkes on August 3 and 4.

Pfizer available: COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Parkes on August 3 and 4

Comedian Damian Callinan will perform in Trundle and Tottenham in July.

WHAT'S ONA dose of comic relief for Trundle and Tottenham residents

Kristy Williams

PINK UP PARKES: Mayor Ken Keith OAM, Marg Applebee, Jenny Breaden, Carolyn Rice and one of our traffic controllers getting into the spirit in 2019. Photo: Supplied.

WHAT'S ONPreparations in full swing for Pink Up Parkes

Marg Applebee

Unpacking the growing need for Australians to build digital literacy skills

Unpacking the growing need for Australians to build digital literacy skills

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Dellaram Vreeland

Country Pubs & Outback Yarns

Country Pubs & Outback Yarns

Rochelle Tubb

Unpacking the growing need for Australians to build digital literacy skills

Unpacking the growing need for Australians to build digital literacy skills

Filling a void in the market

Filling a void in the market

Della Vreeland

The Great Central West

The Great Central West

15 Aspect Court, Port Macquarie. Photo: Supplied

Holiday at home: Five prestige properties with room for the whole family

15 Aspect Court, Port Macquarie. Photo: Supplied

Holiday at home: Five prestige properties with room for the whole family

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

TIME TO GO: Finding a new rental is tricky in COVID times. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Terminated: The rental challenge is on

Kirsty Horton

A write-off: Experts' tips on how property investors can maximise their tax result

A write-off: Experts' tips on how property investors can maximise their tax result

Brendan Crabb

NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet announced proposed changes to stamp duty in last year's budget.

Stamp duty changes could lead to increased property prices: Report

Jack Needham

SCAM ALERT: The ATO does not suspend TFNs and will never request you pay a fine or transfer money in order to protect your TFN pending legal action.

Scamwatch: Remote access scams increase 184 per cent

STEEL MAGNOLIAS CAST: Shevaun Brown, Katrina Harris, Amy Dearden, Sophie Harris, Christie Green and Christa Radley. Photo: BILL JAYET.

Parkes M & D 2014 memories full of pirates and hairdressers

Warwick Tom

BE ON THE LOOKOUT: A ewe with mastitis. Photo: supplied.

LLS vet alert: increased mastitis in lambing ewes

LLS Vet Nik Cronin

SCAM ALERT: The ATO does not suspend TFNs and will never request you pay a fine or transfer money in order to protect your TFN pending legal action.

Scamwatch: Remote access scams increase 184 per cent

POSITIVE MESSAGE: June's guest speaker Lyn Townsend (left) with the Parkes Day VIEW Club's assistant secretary Pamela Ward. Photo: SUPPLIED.

Positive vibes from Parkes Day VIEW Club's July meeting

Sue McLennan

BLESSING: Sophie Alice Little with parents Christine and Matthew. Christine, the Parkes Champion Post editor, is currently on maternity leave. Photo: JENNY KINGHAM.

Babies: Sophie Little and Flynn Swindle welcomed into the world

The Mount Isa-based RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter has come to the aid of two overdue boaties, Photo: RACQ Lifeflight

WATCHSee the moment a chopper rescues stranded boaties

Woodrow the wombat (pictured) chewed a toy and span around like a puppy in a viral video

WATCHOrphaned wombat joey plays like a puppy in a hilarious video

TOO STRONG: Ethan Morton evades a Bathurst Giants defender on the weekend. The Panthers won 181-1. Photo: Jenny Kingham.

PHOTOSPanthers continue red-hot start to premiership defence

22 photos of the Olympics so far today

PHOTOS22 photos of the Olympics so far today

HOT FEVER: Hail Satin sees The Foo Fighters cover The Bee Gees.

REVIEWThe Foo Fighters go disco on shock Bee Gees tribute

Josh Leeson

TESTING TIME: "Milk" produced in a research laboratory has the backing of traditional dairy farmers in Australia. Picture: supplied.

Farmers partner in animal-free dairy company

Chris McLennan

South Australia, Victoria to emerge from lockdown while NSW cases grow

GET UP TO DATESouth Australia, Victoria to emerge from lockdown while NSW cases grow

Kim Chappell

Simone Biles, of the United States, performs on the uneven bars. Photo: AP Photo/Ashley Landis

PHOTOS20 amazing photos from today's Olympic action

Janine Graham

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

How the pandemic has changed education

OPINIONHow the pandemic has changed education

Jacky Herman

MORE HELP: 80,000 new packages are on the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Government announces 80,000 new home care packages

Eileen Wood

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Rev. Bill Crews shares his rules for living a better life.

Bill Crews: Twelves rules for living a better life

Samara Ross

The IMF says differences in vaccination levels will split the world's economies into two blocs.

Vaccines dividing economic recovery: IMF

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Young Victorians have been hit the hardest by issues sparked by the pandemic, according to research.

Young Australians share their COVID fears

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Thousands of people attended a 2018 anti-cable car protest headed by former Greens leader Bob Brown.

Hobart cable car plan rejected by council

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Gladys Berejiklian has promised to provide a roadmap for NSW lockdown restrictions on Wednesday.

NSW case numbers rise as lockdown drags on

FAITH: Dorothy McRae-McMahon, who was born in Zeehan, has lived a life of activism. Picture: Supplied

IN DEPTHThe radical life of a trailblazing gay minister from Tasmania

Sarah Davison

Crown Melbourne may have underpaid up to $272 million in gaming taxes since 2012.

Crown pays back $61m in Vic gaming taxes

Gus McCubbing

Olympian Nathan Baggaley has been jailed for his role in a bungled cocaine-smuggling plot.

Olympian jailed over bungled cocaine plot

Cheryl Goodenough

Residents of four southern NSW council areas will now need a permit to enter Victoria.

NSW towns dumped from Vic border bubble

Benita Kolovos and Kaitlyn Offer

Agricultural workers and farmers will be able to cross the NSW / Queensland border.

Ag exemptions for Queensland / NSW border crossings

Gregor Heard

TESTING TIME: "Milk" produced in a research laboratory has the backing of traditional dairy farmers in Australia. Picture: supplied.

Farmers partner in animal-free dairy company

Chris McLennan

Geoff Lindon, program manager genetics and animal welfare advocacy AWI spoke during the 2021 MerinoLink conference in Wagga Wagga.

Genomics driving sheep breeding

Stephen Burns

Anybody who grows plants should have a reverence for soil. Picture: Shutterstock

Talking dirty: making soil sexy

Karen Hardy

MIRROR MIRROR: The Vault and its iFit interactive tech bring famous gurus into your lounge room and takes you to exotic locations while you train. Picture: Shutterstock.

OPINIONSmart mirrors reflect new future of fitness

Amy Cooper

Four to enjoy: what to drink this week

Four to enjoy: what to drink this week