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Chad Porter looks for support in the Spacemen match over the weekend.

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"Gutted" Parkes defeated in semi final derby

Nick Guthrie

YEARS OF SERVICE: Parkes man Eric Miles has devoted more than 60 years to the sport of shooting and the Parkes Gun Club. At age 85, he has officially decided to retire. He's pictured with the Mick Smith High Gun Trophy from the NSW Gun Club on January 12, 1963 and is wearing the ACTA NSW State Mixed Targets Championship sash from West Wyalong Gun Club in 1976. Photo: Barbara Reeves

Shooting great reluctantly retires after giving more than 60 years to the sport

Roel ten Cate

Gabe Goodrick, Joe Tanswell, Jake Magill, Lachy Tassell, Ben Evans

Ranked second in NSW

The Ace

Chad Porter looks for support in the Spacemen match over the weekend.

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"Gutted" Parkes defeated in semi final derby

36 bowlers on the green today...some fantastic bowls played, with special thanks to the hard working greenskeepers.

Not a good day for Bowls on Sunday

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The Magpie players in great form

The Magpie players in great form

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Parkes Elvis Festival Sponsorship and Marketing Coordinator Tiffany Steel, Parkes Mayor Ken Keith OAM, Northparkes Managing Director Hubert Lehman.

Northparkes Mines continues to shake, rattle and roll with Parkes Elvis Festival

Parkes Elvis Festival Sponsorship and Marketing Coordinator Tiffany Steel, Parkes Mayor Ken Keith OAM, Northparkes Managing Director Hubert Lehman.

Northparkes Mines continues to shake, rattle and roll with Parkes Elvis Festival

THE WONDER OF THE FESTIVAL: Parkes Elvis Festival Director Cathy Treasure (centre) was honoured to accept the Regional Tourism Hall of Fame accolade with festival founders Bob and Anne Steel on Saturday night. Photo: Submitted

Second Hall of Fame accolade never too much for Elvis Festival organisers

THE WONDER OF THE FESTIVAL: Parkes Elvis Festival Director Cathy Treasure (centre) was honoured to accept the Regional Tourism Hall of Fame accolade with festival founders Bob and Anne Steel on Saturday night. Photo: Submitted

Second Hall of Fame accolade never too much for Elvis Festival organisers

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

Have Elly and Matt done this before? Photo: FILE.

Central West reality star thrown into spotlight and rumour mill

Grace Ryan

FENCING GOES UP: Last checking in on the progress of the construction of the new dog park at Kelly Reserve on Monday morning, workers had begun erecting the fencing.

Next step in the construction of Parkes' fenced dog park

Christine Little

Great Service: It's a government-subsidised after-school and vacation care program for children from kindergarten to year six.

Have you heard about OOSH?

Tim Watts

Have Elly and Matt done this before? Photo: FILE.

Central West reality star thrown into spotlight and rumour mill

SORTING: Library staff Sandie Ward and Debbie Gould were busy in the non fiction section this week selecting the most popular books that will go to the temporary library and what will stay and go into storage.

Parkes a hive of activity as major projects get underway

BIG TURNOUT: The 2018 field day attracted record attendance to the Central West Livestock Exchange at Forbes. Photo: Submitted

Free harvest road safety field day returns to Central West Livestock Exchange

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

We may not have been back to the moon since 1969 but the advanced technology of today would certainly have to make for a smoother landing.

Could your mobile phone take you to the moon and back?

Emma Brown

REAL ESTATE: Here's what $350,000 will buy you around the Central West and Orana. Photo: FILE

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What $350,000 buys you around the Central West, Orana

Nadine Morton

PROPERTY PRICES: The median cost of buying a home in these regional locations is increasing, a new report shows. Photo: FILE

House prices are soaring across the region: New report

Nadine Morton

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

THIS IS A DRILL: SES volunteers from across the state will be in Trundle to take part in Land Search Operations training on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August. Photo courtesy of NSW SES Parkes Unit.

Land search operations training for SES volunteers in Trundle

A City 2 Surf: Our Landcare NSW CEO Dr Adrian Zammit. Landcare in the thick of it.

Participate in pink Parkes

Marg Applebee

Parkes is holding Coffee With A Cop on August 19.

Have a cuppa with the police in Parkes on August 19

THIS IS A DRILL: SES volunteers from across the state will be in Trundle to take part in Land Search Operations training on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August. Photo courtesy of NSW SES Parkes Unit.

Land search operations training for SES volunteers in Trundle

Jessica Beck, Briella Stevenson and Jaime Buckman wait at the show rides.

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2019 Tullamore kicks off the shire's show circuit

MANLY DREAMING: Architects Angelo Candalepas and Glenn Murcutt with Royal Far West chief Lindsay Cane.

Royal Far West centre to get a right royal makeover

COMING TOGETHER: A small crowd commemorated the annual Vietnam Veterans Day on Sunday at the Parkes Vietnam War Memorial.

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Crowd attends Vietnam Veterans Day and sub branches undergo training to fundraise again

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William Taylor and Riley Houston of Trundle.

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Something for everyone at the 2019 Trundle Show

Throwback Thursday - August 2009 | Gallery 3

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Throwback Thursday - August 2009 | Gallery 3

Jessica Beck, Briella Stevenson and Jaime Buckman wait at the show rides.

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2019 Tullamore kicks off the shire's show circuit

Throwback Thursday - August 2009 | Gallery 2

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Throwback Thursday - August 2009 | Gallery 2

IN THE RUNNING: The 2019 Parkes Showgirl entrants are Meg Rice, Bec Auld, Emilie Rogers, Brooke Tattersall and Wynona Robinson.

Parkes Show Society hosts dinner to introduce Showgirl and Miss Teenager entrants

ART WORKSHOPS: Some of the young artists involved in the 'To the Moon and Back' workshop - back, Tristan Hanstock, Dani Goodrick, Heidi Parkin, Jesse Woods, Leanne Wilson (Little Art Co) and Genevieve Bland; front, Suzanne Smit, Estella McFadyn, Anabelle van Wyk and Ella Butler.

Go to the moon and back with Apollo 11 art exhibition

Earth, wind and fire - but not enough water

REAL AUSTRALIA
Earth, wind and fire - but not enough water

John Hanscombe
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SORTING: Library staff Sandie Ward and Debbie Gould were busy in the non fiction section this week selecting the most popular books that will go to the temporary library and what will stay and go into storage.

Parkes a hive of activity as major projects get underway

Phil Donato (centre) is pictured with Chris Grevsmuhl (left) and Steve Morris (right) of the Brothers 4 Recovery - Drug, Alcohol & Mental Health Charity.

Matters of State with Philip Donato MP, Member for Orange

Philip Donato MP

Disagreement and the dialogue of diversity

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Disagreement and the dialogue of diversity

Father Brendan Lee

Building Bridges to Boorowa volunteer Dick Orchard takes a break from tree planting. Photo: Andrew Scott

Tree change: How one Orchard and an army of volunteers can make a difference

Geraldine Cardozo

Taryn Tottman said the life sentence for murdering her sister and family is "extremely suitable".

Dad never to be free for WA family murders

Angie Raphael

Kookaburras to Mr Whippy. What does Australia sound like to you?

Kookaburras to Mr Whippy. What does Australia sound like to you?

The surviving choirboy abused by Cardinal George Pell says he still has his Catholic faith.

Pell abuse victim says he's no champion

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Sailing a replica Endeavour around Australia will mark 250 years since Cook's antipodes voyage.

Endeavour trip to 'promote reconciliation'

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George Pell is considering going to the High Court after his appeal against conviction was rejected.

Disgraced Pell looks to new freedom bid

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People outside the Supreme Court of Victoria cheered as Cardinal George Pell's appeal was rejected.

Survivors say Pell ruling upholds justice

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NO BEER: A sign at Betoota says the pub remains closed. Photo: Betoota Pub Facebook.

Yes, Betoota is real but its pub won't open in time for the races

Derek Barry
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The ACU's Ballarat campus.

Uni to keep Pell Centre name, students and staff told to keep quiet

Jolyon Attwooll
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Clive Palmer's lawyer says there's nothing sinister about his unrepaid loans from Queensland Nickel.

Palmer's $100m QN loans never 'sinister'

Aaron Bunch
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George Pell could be stripped of his Order of Australia received from the Governor-General in 2005.

George Pell's Australian honours in doubt

Daniel McCulloch
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The $23,000 top price bull with auctioneer Paul Dooley, Watasanta principal Neil Watson, Queensland buyers Ashley and Doris McKay, selling agent Luke Scicluna of Davidson Cameron and Co, and buyer's agent Steven Goodhew, PJH Livestock, Roma, Qld.

Qld commercial buyers splurge to $23k at Watasanta

Lucy Kinbacher
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Greg Hughes, his daughter Megan and her partner Curtis Endycott watch over the herd the late cricketer Phillip Hughes built with his father. Photo by Samantha Townsend.

Hughes family carrying on Phillip's cattle legacy

Samantha Townsend
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Agquip winners: Bundella farmers Ed and Fiona Simson with Gordon Brownhill following the families win of the coveted Brownill Cup at the AgQuip grains breakfast.

Simsons win Brownhill Cup

Sharon O'Keeffe

Nowhere epitomises the problems as much as Venice, which attracts 30 million tourists a year to its magnificent canals and bridges.

Top tourism spots crack down as they become victim of own success

Emma Batha, Thomson Reuters Foundation

Impressive: The view from Common Grounds and the historic wooden bridge across the Hunter.

Take time to mosey around Morpeth

John Rozentals

Two monks walk in the Sacred Garden at the heart of Lumbini. Pictures: Michael Turtle

The holiest site you've never heard of

Michael Turtle

Versatile: "I wanted its name to be something you remember, says Maitland mum Jo Hardie of the Spewy. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers.

'Spewy' kids lead to mum's invention

Penelope Green

Season starts early: Now is the time for residents and land managers to start preparing for the threat of bush fire.

Prepare your home now for bushfires

Cleaning the visible surface above the gum line makes the teeth look superficially clean but will not detect dental disease present below the gum line, and thus provides no medical benefit.

Anaesthesia-free dentistry might be harming your pet