Parkes Champion-Post
Sunday, 3 July
New name for Ronald McDonald House but same precious care
SPECIAL CAUSE: Geoff Rice of Parkes with Laurence Breen of Orange during the recent CEO Walk in My Shoes fundraising event for Ronald McDonald House Charities in Orange. Photo: SUPPLIED
Newsroom
Newly renovated duplex in Dalton Street gutted by fire
DEVASTATING: A newly renovated duplex in Dalton Street, opposite Parkes Cellars, was gutted by fire on Saturday morning. Photo: Parkes Fire and Rescue NSW
Christine Little
'Where's the incentive?' NSW budget reignites fire to fight for Parkes maternity ward
Christine Little
STILL FIGHTING: The release of the NSW budget has compelled State Member for Orange Phil Donato to raise the issue of no maternity unit in Parkes again.
What's on
Special time for Boars as they host auctions for new clubhouse and charity
Christine Little
UP FOR GRABS: Lucy Turner and Ben Ryan showing off the new special jerseys the Parkes Boars will be auctioning off in July. Photo: SOPHIE WHITE
Photos
Pawsome day out at yard dog trials
Christine Little
ON WITH THE JOB: Boyd backing the sheep to encourage them into the race - just one of many scenes of the Yard Dog Trials at the Parkes Showground.
More time to get a free flu shot to help boost vaccine numbers
Christine Little
What's on
From Parkes to pro-wrestling: Jackson Goonrey comes home to show us his moves
TURNED PRO: Jackson Goonrey, aka 'Sesh Gremlin' Scott Green, from Parkes - pictured here in a choke hold from a recent event - has loved wrestling since he was a child and at 21 is now a professional wrestler. Photo: LAUREN MOULTON
Christine Little
$3.5 million to build multi-purpose equestrian arena in Forbes
Newsroom
LET'S BUILD IT: Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller with Upper House MP Sam Farraway (back) Deputy Mayor Chris Roylance and council General Manager Steve Loane. Picture: SUPPLIED
Ute driver escapes serious injury after colliding with a train
LUCKY: A train tore the front of a ute a man in his 20s was driving when the two collided near Parkes this morning. Photo: Parkes Fire and Rescue NSW
Newsroom
What's on
'Something different': Turning Tables will be turning heads this Saturday
Christine Little
WHAT A CAST: Christa Radley, Ruth Barnes, Christie Green, Maddison Collits and Shev Brown during their final dress rehearsal on Sunday, which received glowing praise. Photo: FACEBOOK
Mini car but mammoth project for Dubbo mates
Jeff McClurg
ALL WORTH IT: The restoration of this 1970 Mini Minor panel van is complete but that's not the half of it - Vic Allen and Peter Rendall said now it's time for the delivery - a 3000 kilometre journey to Kalgoorlie. Photo: JEFF MCCLURG
Michelle is ours and NSW's Gender Diversity Champion
Newsroom
WHAT A CHAMPION: Michelle Wetherell from Northparkes Mines was presented the Gender Diversity Champion Award at the NSW Women in Mining Awards on Thursday night. Photo: SUPPLIED
Moving with the times: Council's new online request system goes live
AROUND THE CLOCK: Parkes Shire Council's new online customer request system aims to make it easier to access services, report issues and raise requests, around the-clock.
Newsroom
Things to Do
One more week to use Dine and Discover vouchers
Newsroom
MAKE THE MOST OF IT: Sam Farraway MLC has issued a reminder that Dine & Discover vouchers expire next week. Picture: SUPPLIED
Real danger: Almost one in three continue through Red Bend rail crossing
CLOSE: The Acusensus camera captured this close encounter between a train and car at Red Bend. Picture: SUPPLIED
Newsroom
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Malicious damage reported in Parkes Shire every 1.7 days
Newsroom
Scamwatch: Online jobseekers targeted for drug couriering
NSW sailors' 15-hour ordeal after capsize
Jack Gramenz • 11m ago
HMAS Brisbane has rescued two stricken sailors off NSW's coast after their yacht capsized
Watch
RE-WATCH | CHFL round 11 livestream: Daylesford v Ballan

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Sport
Parkes teen will make most of NAIDOC Cup selection
NSW SELECTION: Makayla Sloane, 15 - with her coach Angela Bottaro-Porter - will be among 14 NSW females to play in the inaugural NAIDOC Cup. Photo: JENNY KINGHAM
Christine Little
What's on
Special time for Boars as they host auctions for new clubhouse and charity
Christine Little
UP FOR GRABS: Lucy Turner and Ben Ryan showing off the new special jerseys the Parkes Boars will be auctioning off in July. Photo: SOPHIE WHITE
Chatman and Dunn claim 4BBB victory at Parkes Golf Club
Peter Bristol
FOCUS: Mark Kelly chipped his ball onto the green during Saturday's games at the Parkes Golf Club. Photo: JENNY KINGHAM
What's on
From Parkes to pro-wrestling: Jackson Goonrey comes home to show us his moves
Christine Little
TURNED PRO: Jackson Goonrey, aka 'Sesh Gremlin' Scott Green, from Parkes - pictured here in a choke hold from a recent event - has loved wrestling since he was a child and at 21 is now a professional wrestler. Photo: LAUREN MOULTON
Parkes Boars cement top three position in New Holland Cup
Newsroom
PLAYERS PLAYER: Parkes Boar Jason Lowe has had an outstanding 2022 season. Photo: ALLAN RYAN
Listen
Listen
What's the buzz about delivery drones?
Wing general manager Simon Rossi says drones are a more environmentally friendly way to make deliveries. Picture: Laura Corrigan
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Listen
The Roadkill State
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Wildlife rescuer Rowan Wigmore says roadkill should be moved 20 metres from the road to stop scavengers getting hit too. Photo: Paul Scambler
Listen
What happened to Bendigo's Chinese miners?
Laura Carolina Corrigan
More than 150 people carry the Chinese dragon's during Bendigo's Easter parade. Photo: Glenn Daniels
Parkes Elvis Festival
Dancing in the streets at the 2022 Parkes Elvis Festival
SHOWCASE: The Sydney Swing Katz put on a real show after judging the afternoon's competitions.
Watch
Yes, Elvis, we remember you: thousands gather for 2022 festival gospel service
GOSPEL SERVICE: Thousands gathered in Cooke Park on Sunday morning.
Couples celebrate True Love as they renew wedding vows at 2022 Parkes Elvis Festival
I STILL DO: Dozens of couples renewed their wedding vows at the Elvis Festival on Sunday.
What's On
What's on
Special time for Boars as they host auctions for new clubhouse and charity
UP FOR GRABS: Lucy Turner and Ben Ryan showing off the new special jerseys the Parkes Boars will be auctioning off in July. Photo: SOPHIE WHITE
Christine Little
More time to get a free flu shot to help boost vaccine numbers
Christine Little
What's on
'Something different': Turning Tables will be turning heads this Saturday
Christine Little
WHAT A CAST: Christa Radley, Ruth Barnes, Christie Green, Maddison Collits and Shev Brown during their final dress rehearsal on Sunday, which received glowing praise. Photo: FACEBOOK
Looking at Landcare: join walks to explore our National Parks
Marg Applebee, Central West Lachlan Landcare
THINGS YOU SEE: This fungal photo was taken at Southwest Woodlands Nature Reserve at Cookamidera. Picture: SUPPLIED
What's on
From Parkes to pro-wrestling: Jackson Goonrey comes home to show us his moves
Christine Little
TURNED PRO: Jackson Goonrey, aka 'Sesh Gremlin' Scott Green, from Parkes - pictured here in a choke hold from a recent event - has loved wrestling since he was a child and at 21 is now a professional wrestler. Photo: LAUREN MOULTON
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Pawsome day out at yard dog trials
ON WITH THE JOB: Boyd backing the sheep to encourage them into the race - just one of many scenes of the Yard Dog Trials at the Parkes Showground.
Christine Little
Photos
From the sidelines: Footy fans enjoy a day of friendly rivalry
Christine Little
GO TEAM: Proud supporters all rugged up at the footy, back - Billie and Ned Townsend with Kauren and Trevor Krause; front - Jock, Margo and Frankie Townsend, Duke Krause, Holly Townsend, Garney Krause and Zali Sinclair.
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Chilly long weekend doesn't deter racegoers attending picnics
Christine Little
SOCIAL HIGHLIGHT: Kylie Bell, Megan Morrison, Brianna Cotterill, Gai Smith, Erika McNaughton, Elissa Gillingham and Kiarna Ryman were spotted at this year's Parkes Picnic Races.
Photos
Stunning fashions at races, Miss Priscilla now also our elegant lady
Christine Little
OUR WINNERS: The 2022 Parkes Picnic Races Fashions on the Field winners are Stylish Man Baden Wakefield, Elegant Lady Ashleigh Smith, Millinery Deb Parish and Best Dressed Couple Ian and Carmel Hatherley.
Review
Period piece steeped in modernity
Jane Freebury
Vincent Lacoste and Benjamin Voisin in Lost Illusions. Picture: Palace Cinema
Comment
Palliative care a priority: Matters of State with Phil Donato MP
WE NEED DEDICATED SERVICE: Palliative patient the late Toney Fitzgerald in his final weeks of life, shared his palliative care experiences with Phil Donato. Picture: SUPPLIED
Member for Orange Phil Donato
Opinion
The great balancing act ahead of Pocock
Michelle Grattan
David Pocock needs to remember he's sitting in a traditionally Liberal seat. Picture: James Croucher
Opinion
Let the sun shine in on those grimy cabinets
John Hanscombe
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AMBO AND SURVIVOR: Noel O'Mara with his wife Kate.
National
NSW sailors' 15-hour ordeal after capsize
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Pocock rejects federal ICAC firing power
Finbar O'Mallon • 45m ago
Independent senator Kylea Tink would like a federal ICAC to have the power to sack politicians.
Liberals set to retain SA seat of Bragg
Tim Dornin • 1hr ago
Peter Malinauskas says he's pleased the former Liberal stronghold of Bragg is now a marginal seat.
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Richard Marles says it's important to allow federal police to complete their investigations.
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Celebrity truck driver delivers NT cotton
Brendon Buitenhuis or Bouta_NT as he is known on social media was delivering Tipperary grown cotton to the Louis Dreyfus cotton gin on Dalby's outskirts. Picture: Helen Walker
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Salt-tolerant plant studies land researcher a chancellor's medal
Dr Qi Guo has been awarded a chancellor's medal by Southern Cross University for her deep-dive into the mechanics of salt-tolerance in plants, with her results useful as biomarkers in future crop breeding programs.
Life & Style
Why is my hair thinning and how do I make it look fuller?
A healthy scalp won't prevent hair thinning, but an unhealthy one can make it worse. Photo: Shutterstock
Recognising the hard work going on behind the scenes to find fur-ever homes
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Voting is open for the Pet Insurance Australia Companion Animal Rescue Awards, which recognise the critical work of animal shelters, council pounds, foster carers, grass-roots animal rescue organisations and pet adopters. Picture: Shutterstock.
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Handy augmented reality app making the unreal practical
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New technology means we can use augmented reality to style our home. Picture: Shutterstock.
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