Parkes Champion-Post
Tuesday, 9 August
Silver for Williams as Hockeyroos beaten by England in Commonwealth Games final
SILVER LINING: Parkes' Mariah Williams (fourth from the right) has claimed a silver medal, alongside her Hockeyroo teammates, at her first Commonwealth Games. Photo: Commonwealth Games Australia
Josh Callinan
Kerry shares her story of 'despair, the isolation of homelessness'
BRIGHT FUTURE: Kerry Willems has recounted "the absolutely intoxicating fear of being alone" to raise awareness in Homelessness Week. Picture: CATHOLICCARE WILCANNIA-FORBES
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'Hidden issue' of homelessness increasing in Parkes, Forbes
Renee Powell
RISING ISSUE: CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes Safe Homes Portfolio manager Andrew Bament speaking at a brunch event on Tuesday at Forbes. Picture: SUPPLIED
Police seize $80million of cannabis plants from Trundle property
STRIKE FORCE BURRIA: NSW Police have seized and destroyed 27,484 cannabis plants from a rural property. Picture: NSW POLICE
Olivia Newton-John's fierce crusade for animals, environment
Nadine Morton • 1hr ago
CARING: In 1977 Olivia Newton-John went to Namibia in southwest Africa to help raise awareness of the plight of cheetahs. Picture: Instagram/@therealonj
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Poll Dorsets in focus for regional students
Brendan McCool
EDUCATIONAL: Tullamore's Logan Parry, Trevor Martin and Jack Bye learnt more about the Poll Dorset industry at the Youth Day on Thursday.
What's on
Ball will celebrate frontline workers and tickets are almost gone
Frontline Services Ball Working Party
Photos
Parkes digs in, braves the weather on National Tree Day
Marg Applebee, Central West Lachlan Landcare
TREE DAY TEAM: Emi Rogers, Michael Holmes and Aubree Vane-Tempest. Picture: SUPPLIED
Public health alert: Look out for symptoms of meningococcal disease
Newsroom
Paul Fenech represents Parkes Elvis Festival in Memphis
Newsroom • 1hr ago
NEW EXPERIENCE: In what was his first competition at the Parkes Elvis Festival, Paul Fenech was crowned winner of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest preliminary round in April. Photo: GLENN NICHOLLS
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Nine-month sentence for AVO breach and stalking, intimidation
Court Reporter
Recent arrival - welcome to the world little Arthur
Newsroom
BABY SUTTON: Arthur Lucus Sutton is the fourth child of Michael Sutton and Lauren Hogan, formerly of Parkes now of Wirrinya. Photo: SUPPLIED
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Interlock licence needed to protect community, says magistrate
Parkes man has been given an interlock licence to 'protect' the community.
Court Reporter
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Logistics spectacle as 300 wind farm oversize loads to pass through Cowra
Debbie Evans
A wind farm blade being transported. Blades and other components for the proposed Flyers Creek wind farm will pass through Cowra.
John meets the man who did the original inspection on his 1970 HT Holden
MAN BEHIND THE INSPECTION: John Hutty came across Norm Finch and discovered he did the pre-delivery inspection on his HT Holden more than 50 years ago. Photo: Jeff McClurg
Jeff McClurg
Photos
Students take audiences to Neverland with magical performance
Christine Little
BIGGEST SUPPORTERS: Joanne, Darren, Sally and Michael Stevenson, Matt Langstreth (back) from Canberra and Alan and Joan Stevenson came to support a family member in the production.
What's on
Harvest field day returns to help community 'be road ready'
Newsroom
EVENT RETURNS: Organisers of the Be Road Ready for Harvest Field Day are hoping that by offering the event online and in person they will be able to reach more people. Photo: SUPPLIED
Indigenous language could hold key for humans to communicate with Artificial Intelligence
Annie Hesse
Dr Hussein Abbass has written a research paper, that suggests the Northern Territory's Jingulu language has characteristics that allow it to be easily translated into AI commands.
Kean pushing for renewed policy focus
Maureen Dettre • 4m ago
NSW Treasurer Matt Kean says there's an issue when governments stop talking about the community. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

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Plug pulled on controversial contact-tracing app
Health Minister Mark Butler. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Sarah Basford Canales, Karen Barlow
Serena Williams to retire from tennis
Serena Williams is ready to step away from tennis after 23 grand slam titles. (AP PHOTO)
Forced veganism: No meat if foot and mouth risk became reality
Isabel Bird • 49m ago
Meat prices, including beef, pork and lamb, would rise if foot and mouth outbreak occurred in Australia Picture: Stephen Leonardi
NSW train lines suspended as union strikes
Jack Gramenz • 57m ago
Trains on three Sydney lines will stop operating after the morning peak on Wednesday. (Nikki Short/AAP PHOTOS)
Olivia Newton-John's fierce crusade for animals, environment
Nadine Morton • 1hr ago
CARING: In 1977 Olivia Newton-John went to Namibia in southwest Africa to help raise awareness of the plight of cheetahs. Picture: Instagram/@therealonj
Commonwealth Games
Five stars who shone at Birmingham 2022
Emma McKeon of Australia with one of the six golds she won at Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham. (AP PHOTO)
No bull - Brum's Games were just bostin'
Ian Chadband
Birmingham's Raging Bull symbolised a splendid Games that didn't take themselves too seriously. (AP PHOTO)
Gold and silver for Australia in javelin
John Salvado
Michelle Jenneke has produced another fast time in the women's 100m hurdles final in Birmingham. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Home advantage not enough this time for Parkes Cobras
INTENSE: Parkes goalkeeper Ryan Dunn was up to the task on Saturday at Harrison Park but the Cobras were unable to hold off Bathurst '75, going down 4-1. Photo: JENNY KINGHAM
Newsroom
Silver for Williams as Hockeyroos beaten by England in Commonwealth Games final
Josh Callinan
SILVER LINING: Parkes' Mariah Williams (fourth from the right) has claimed a silver medal, alongside her Hockeyroo teammates, at her first Commonwealth Games. Photo: Commonwealth Games Australia
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Scoreboard: Weekend results for Parkes
BARNSTORMING: Powerful Parkes prop Tikoko Noke scored a pair of tries and was near impossible to bring down in Parkes' win over Wellington. Photo: Parkes Spacemen Rugby League Facebook page
Creith in awe of Porter as the Spacemen get back to their best
Tom Barber
ON TOP: Parkes halfback Chad Porter has been impressive during 2022 and has now finished as the Peter McDonald Premiership's top point-scorer. Picture: NICK GUTHRIE
In Depth
Set Of Six: And then there were eight
Alexander Grant
SET OF SIX: The news making headlines in the Peter McDonald Premiership.
Heartbeat of Australia
How local news affects your wellbeing
Professor Sora Park
The good, bad, ugly sides of social media
Anita Beaumont
Healthy balance: Rupert Saunders, a psychologist and the national clinical adviser for headspace.
Why Teneille took the treechange leap - and she's part of a growing trend
Nadine Morton
COUNTRY MOVE: Teneille Rennick and her children Elsie, 2, and Harrison, 5, are among the tree changers who moved to Orange. Picture: Jude Keogh
Parkes Elvis Festival
Paul Fenech represents Parkes Elvis Festival in Memphis
NEW EXPERIENCE: In what was his first competition at the Parkes Elvis Festival, Paul Fenech was crowned winner of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest preliminary round in April. Photo: GLENN NICHOLLS
Newsroom • 1hr ago
Parkes Dragon Boat rocked this year's Elvis Festival street parade
Christine Little
PRESENTATION: David Potts, Parkes Dragon Boat Club president Bill Thomas, Stacey Kelly representing the sponsor Northparkes Mines and Parkes Elvis Festival director Tiffany Steel at the cheque presentation. Photo: JENNY KINGHAM
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.
PropertyReal Estate View
New report names the 3 top markets in regional NSW
The Upper Hunter LGA, which includes Scone (pictured), has been named one of the top regional markets in NSW. Picture: Shutterstock
Jack Needham
Hemmes expands Narooma hospitality venture with purchase of historic Lynch's pub
Ben Smyth
Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes has increased his investment in Narooma with the purchase of Lynch's Hotel. Photo: Supplied
Giddy up: Tasmanian property with rich racing history on the market
Nick Clark
What's On
What's on
Ball will celebrate frontline workers and tickets are almost gone
Frontline Services Ball Working Party
What's on
The Wolfe Brothers will be 'Startin' something' in Parkes
Newsroom
ON TOUR: Tom and Nick Wolfe from The Wolfe Brothers are coming to Parkes and Dubbo next week. Photo: EM JENSEN
What's on
Parkes High Class of 1970-75 invited to renew friendships and relive memories
Christine Little
CLASS OF 73: Parkes High School class photo of fourth form in 1973. Photo: SUPPLIED
What's on
Let the networking begin! Gatherings to cater for our young professionals
Newsroom
PERFECT VENUE: The first Parkes Young Professionals social networking event will take place at the Cooke Park Pavilion on August 10. Photo: Neil Westcott
Paul Fenech represents Parkes Elvis Festival in Memphis
Newsroom • 1hr ago
NEW EXPERIENCE: In what was his first competition at the Parkes Elvis Festival, Paul Fenech was crowned winner of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest preliminary round in April. Photo: GLENN NICHOLLS
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A 10-day floral extravaganza at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
A floral tribute to Frida Kahlo at FEMMES, Edinburgh, UK. Picture: Supplied
Remarkable women in bloom at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
A floral tribute to Elizabeth I at Fleurs de Villes, Covent Garden on display in London. Picture: Supplied
The price of privacy: What does it take to stay safe online?
6 Things to consider when planning for your retirement
The stunning, natural beauty on New Zealand
Emma Brown
Top to tail: From Auckland on the North Island to Queenstown on the South Island, this rail and road tour has something for everyone.
Photos and Video
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Parkes digs in, braves the weather on National Tree Day
TREE DAY TEAM: Emi Rogers, Michael Holmes and Aubree Vane-Tempest. Picture: SUPPLIED
Marg Applebee, Central West Lachlan Landcare
Photos
Students take audiences to Neverland with magical performance
Christine Little
BIGGEST SUPPORTERS: Joanne, Darren, Sally and Michael Stevenson, Matt Langstreth (back) from Canberra and Alan and Joan Stevenson came to support a family member in the production.
Photos
What a show! Turning Tables ends on a high note
Christine Little
AUDIENCE: Sue, Delia and Pam Crowley didn't want to miss their opportunity to see Turning Tables.
Photos
Two wins for boys but ladies day victory slips away from Parkes Boars girls in just seconds
Contributed
NAIL BITING: Sami Navatu and the Parkes Boars had their fans on the edge of their seat the entire first grade match against Mudgee. Photo: ALLAN RYAN
Forced veganism: No meat if foot and mouth risk became reality
Isabel Bird • 49m ago
Meat prices, including beef, pork and lamb, would rise if foot and mouth outbreak occurred in Australia Picture: Stephen Leonardi
Comment
Learn more about the past, present and future with Wiradjuri Ngurambang Exhibition
OFFICIALLY OPEN: Wiradjuri Ngurambang Exhibition is a permanent display at the Parkes Library and Cultural Centre and was officially opened on Tuesday evening. Photo: Parkes Shire Council
Mayor Ken Keith
We all have part to play in biosecurity under FMD threat: Donato
Member for Orange Phil Donato
ON ALERT: Farmers have copped in succession the impacts of drought, floods, rodent infestation, Covid supply challenges, and now face the likelihood of an industry killing disease. While Phil Donato hopes Australia can fend off FMD, he says government must plan for the worst-case scenario. Photo: SUPPLIED
Opinion
The nuclear submarine proposal is not getting enough scrutiny
Margaret Beavis • 2hrs ago
How much more secure are we with new submarines? Picture: Shutterstock
Stories fromExplore
Book Now
Stories fromThe Senior
Book review: Backyard Buddies
Illustrator Andy Geppert
Therese Murray • 2hrs ago
Watch those hovercraft fly, spin and thrill
John Piggott
HOVERNAUTS ARE GO: Competitors line up for a sprint event at Lake Bonney in 2019.
Museum volunteers revved up about showroom
Rowan Cowley
HOLDEN A CANDLE: Trafalgar Holden Museum president Neil Joiner says everybody should know about the crucial role the famous Australian company played in the nation's history.
Stories fromThe Land
Milong Angus bulls meet the market
William Day, Milong Angus, Young, with Milong Remote R26 sold for the second-top price of $12,500.
Stephen Burns • 1hr ago
Northwest Carbon Forum for Narrabri and Tamworth
Newsroom • 2hrs ago
A world-leading soil carbon sequestration expert Dr Terry McCosker will address two seminars on sustainable soil practices at Narrabri and Tamworth on September 8 and 9.
Strong competition for Sumo Wagyu bulls raises the roof on price average
Jamie Brown
Sumo Itoshigenami R155 sold for $46,000 on Tuesday pictured with Elders selling agent John Carey, Dorrigo; auctioneer Lincoln McKinlay, Sumo manager Eric Fraser, James Matts, Elders Wagyu Chichilla, Qld and stud principal Mary Coates.
Life & Style
Pub classics keep diners coming back
The tender sirloin with pepper sauce and mash and (left) the radicchio and rocket salad with sherry vinaigrette
Ian Moore
Trialling digital delivery of educational programs to reach more students in need
The Smith Family is trialling an online educational delivery environment to help students in need. Picture: Supplied.
Ways to complement your beauty sleep
MASK UP: Products designed to be used overnight are the heavy hitters and when used regularly can make a difference in the appearance of your skin. Photo: Shutterstock
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