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LET'S STEP IT UP: Western captains Nathan Ward (Daley Cup) and Finnley Neilson (Johns Cup) after both Rams sides secured top spot in their respective southern pools. Photo: NICK McGRATH

Follow the leaders: Western skippers urge Rams to refocus ahead of finals

Nick McGrath

ONE OF THE BEST: George Wright (left), with his son George Jnr and Darcy Legend, one of the countless number of horses he took all over the west, after winning the 2010 Central Districts Picnic Racing Trainer's award. Photo: FILE

Wright an 'iconic larrikin' who always brought about a smile

Nerida Corbett with Maddie Nash, Makaylah McMaster and Stacey McMaster at pony club.

A leg up for a new year at the Parkes Pony Club

LET'S STEP IT UP: Western captains Nathan Ward (Daley Cup) and Finnley Neilson (Johns Cup) after both Rams sides secured top spot in their respective southern pools. Photo: NICK McGRATH

Follow the leaders: Western skippers urge Rams to refocus ahead of finals

TOP FORM: Parkes tennis coach Helen Magill congratulated junior player Will Rix for his exceptional play of late. Photo: Submitted

A wrap for parents helping at junior tennis

The Ace

STRONG ARM: Under 10s bowler Sam Morgan sends the ball flying down the pitch, witnessed by batsman Jett Clark. Photo: Jenny Kingham

There should be some very closely contested semi-finals this weekend

Greg Morrissey

Parkes Elvis Festival team Ellie O'Donoghue, Cathy Treasure and Beth Walker.

Festival in the top 3 in Australia

Parkes Elvis Festival team Ellie O'Donoghue, Cathy Treasure and Beth Walker.

Festival in the top 3 in Australia

Sandra Carter, Dianne Potts, Ethan Pay, David Potts, Phoebe Potts, Ali Standen, Bec Wright, Cathy Treasure, Hannah Potts and Parkes Mayor Cr Ken Keith OAM.

Potts family donate Elvis Festival best float prize to Parkes High School

Sandra Carter, Dianne Potts, Ethan Pay, David Potts, Phoebe Potts, Ali Standen, Bec Wright, Cathy Treasure, Hannah Potts and Parkes Mayor Cr Ken Keith OAM.

Potts family donate Elvis Festival best float prize to Parkes High School

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

RESERVOIR: There will be ongoing construction activity in Nash Street, near Field Road, as the recycled water reservoir is constructed. Photo: Submitted

Recycled water main works moves from Victoria Street to Currajong Street

Next Big Step: You’ll enjoy greater freedom, with the responsibility of being legally allowed to drive alone.

Safer drivers course to get you going and low the risks on the road

Tim Watts

An election expert predicts more than 1.5 million voters will cast their NSW election vote early.

Early voting for state election opens Saturday in Parkes

RESERVOIR: There will be ongoing construction activity in Nash Street, near Field Road, as the recycled water reservoir is constructed. Photo: Submitted

Recycled water main works moves from Victoria Street to Currajong Street

No legs: Parkes Relay for Life falls over

CONSTRUCTION: Work on the new Recycled Water Rising Main will, from March 12 until March 18, progress along Victoria Street between Albert and Bogan streets.

Purple recycled water pipes coming to Victoria Street from March 12

Christine Little

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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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

A glimpse of the past: The Bedgerabong Picnic Race Club is celebrating 100 years of racing and is expecting a crowd of over 1000 people to come along and enjoy the festivities at the centenary event. Photo: Supplied.

A toast to 100 years of racing

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

Forefront on the front foot in future proofing Parkes

National symbol: While tourists know all about koalas in Australia and have the urge to touch them, koalas prefer you not to.

It’s the culture of us all

Lyn Osborn

Have a plan: Get ready for the holidays by knowing what medical help is available in your area and getting scripts filled before going away.

Think about medical help

Elizabeth Habermann

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

Next Big Step: You’ll enjoy greater freedom, with the responsibility of being legally allowed to drive alone.

Safer drivers course to get you going and low the risks on the road

Tim Watts

80th Birthday service: Join the celebration with guest speaker Rev Tom Pardy. There will be lots of remi'niscene of the days of old.

Eighty years of fellowship will be celebrating this March in Trundle Uniting church

R.Blunden and J.Ashe

Ripper Red: Jo with her CV8-R which was exclusively available in Pulse Red with sunroof and minor cosmetic changes in the trim and badges to set it apart from the base CV8.

Three Monaro generations command a passionate following of fans

Jeff McClurg

Next Big Step: You’ll enjoy greater freedom, with the responsibility of being legally allowed to drive alone.

Safer drivers course to get you going and low the risks on the road

DrumMUSTER Inspectors: Col Rice, Eric Milne, Marg Applebee and Stan Field. For more information www.centralwestlachlanlandcare.org. Until next week, happy Landcaring!

drumMUSTER training program coming up for our area

Marg Applebee

Parkes East Public School Kinders learnt about bus safety in February.

Keeping Parkes kids safe on the bus

Flashback Friday - March 2009 | Gallery 2

Throwback Thursday - March 2009 | Gallery 1

Eight seconds to go: Action from the bull riding at the Parkes Rodeo on the weekend.

Parkes saddles up for rodeo| Photos

NEW CITIZENS: Cr Ken Keith OAM, Devam (3) and Honey Kumar Kukreja, Amos Samosir, Wanping Wu, Amintri Samosir, Florence Smith, Anna Sinaga, Thi My Thao Tran, Eddy Samosir, Nha Thy Duong (front), Hoang Duong, Luboslava Prebendarcik, Sharon Dixon, Vijay Mokkapati, Ma Paz Agnes Paguyan Doguiles and Parkes Shire Council general manager Kent Boyd.

Meet Parkes' newest Aussie citizens after 15 people take pledge

Throwback Thursday – February 2009 | Gallery 4

Throwback Thursday – February 2009 | Gallery 3

Flashback Friday – February 2009 | Gallery 2

NOT SO FAST: Shoalhaven dairy farmer Robert Miller stands between the PM's convoy and the way out of Nowra on a one-way street at Jellybean Park on Friday. Picture: Rebecca Fist

Farmer blocks PM’s convoy: ‘Cheaper to wash car with milk’

Rebecca Fist

Picture: Joe Armao

Why helmets do not protect our athletes

Dr Alan Pearce

PERSPECTIVE: After events like Christchurch, it's common to feel the need to do something. Picture: AAP Image/SNPA, Martin Hunter

Searching for meaning in our everyday lives

Zoë Wundenberg

Why the minimum wage debate matters

James Pearson

End-of-life doula Helen Callanan

Doulas provide support for the dying

Eileen Wood

ON REFLECTION: Simon Cullen with the Lookinglass artifical intelligence mirror.

AI mirror monitors Parkinson’s signs

BE SAFE: If you find it is too tricky or unsafe to fit a smoke alarm yourself, contact your nearest Fire and Rescue NSW station for advice.

Be alarmed about fire risk

Jagumba turns 20 this year and is still one of Melbourne Zoo's most important breeding females.

Tiny frog credited with species survival

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SPECIAL GUEST: Upper House candidate Rod Roberts, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson and Murray candidate Tom Weyrich on Banna Avenue on Tuesday. PHOTO: Jacinta Dickins

'Who would be next, me?' Pauline Hanson asks

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Michaela Banerji was fired for tweeting about the federal government agency she worked for.

High Court tests freedom of worker tweets

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There is little evidence to show walk-in medical centres will ease emergency department pile-ups.

Labor's plan no cure for emergency pain

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Gladys Berejiklian has accused Michael Daley of "rank hypocrisy" days before NSW goes to the polls.

Labor's Daley accused of 'rank hypocrisy'

Tom Rabe and Laura Polson
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Sydney brothers Khaled and Mahmoud Khayat are on trial accused of plotting to bomb an Etihad flight.

Bomb plot accused 'tried to stop terror'

Margaret Scheikowski
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Katie Anne Castel has pleaded guilty to the 2017 manslaughter of her husband in Brisbane.

Qld woman threw knife into husband's heart

Warren Barnsley
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Labor disputes economic modelling of its climate change policy that shows huge job losses.

War of words over climate policy modelling

Rebecca Gredley
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Australian Opal Centre president, David Lane OAM and Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton with the plans for the proposed opal centre at Lightning Ridge, a vision for close to two decades now becoming a reality.

Opal Centre gains green light funding

Mark Griggs
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Richard Sowter of Kempsey who sold Santa Gertrudis cross Devon vealers. Photo by Samantha Townsend.

Kempsey steers sell to top of 250c/kg

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Kylie Weber riding Pure Blonde competing in the Campdraft. Picture: Rust and Dust Photography

Coonamble Challenge and Campdraft to go ahead despite dry

Business as usual: Peppers Blue on Blue.

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Qualia: Exclusive packages for Hamilton Island Race Week.

Do you need some travel inspiration?

John Rozentals

Take a taste stop at Haigh’s Chocolates on Beehive Corner, Rundle Mall.

Take the time to soak up a little bit of Adelaide

Bronwyn Ridgway

SAFE AND SECURE: One benefit of telehealth consultations for rural and remote patients is the feeling of confidentiality it provides.

Using video chat to access mental health treatment

HealthShare

Cuddles: Shorewell wildlife carer, Lynne Jordan, with Sherman the orphaned wombat. Picture: Brodie Weeding.

Orphaned wildlife given a second chance

Libby Bingham

SIMPLE SOLUTION: If you're renting, invest in safety solutions that can easily be installed and moved without damaging or marking any walls or interiors.

How to childproof a rental