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TRIAL SITE: Trundle and Tullamore will be among the first sites to trial a new collaborative primary health care model to help improve health service delivery and workforce shortages.

The '4Ts' the first to trial new health care model

Christine Little

RECYLED WATER SCHEME: Places like Northparkes Oval (pictured) can now be irrigated with high quality recycled water. Photo: Supplied.

Award-winning recycled water scheme now active in Parkes

Kristy Williams

WELCOME: Nasir Khan is the new Forbes-based Rural Financial Counselling Service counsellor.

Rural Financial Counselling Service welcomes Nasir to region

SIGN UP: Businesses are invited to help tackle driver fatigue by registering to take part in next year's 'Free Cuppa for the Driver' scheme. Photo: Submitted

WHAT'S ONIt's time to register to be a 'Free Cuppa' business to support drivers

PAC Park Constructed Wetland is a fabulous urban space for woodland and water bird sightings in Parkes.

Join the Bird Week walk and count

2021 LEADERS: Koby Wirth (vice captain), Zayne Ehsman (captain), principal Sandra Carter, Marites Woods (captain) and Elizabeth Hoyle (vice captain). Photo: Submitted

Parkes High School's captains and prefects for 2021 unveiled

Flashback Friday - October 2010 | Gallery 3

PHOTOSFlashback Friday - October 2010 | Gallery 3

Christine Little
2hrs ago

TRIAL SITE: Trundle and Tullamore will be among the first sites to trial a new collaborative primary health care model to help improve health service delivery and workforce shortages.

The '4Ts' the first to trial new health care model

Christine Little

RECYLED WATER SCHEME: Places like Northparkes Oval (pictured) can now be irrigated with high quality recycled water. Photo: Supplied.

Award-winning recycled water scheme now active in Parkes

Kristy Williams

Flashback Friday - October 2010 | Gallery 3

PHOTOSFlashback Friday - October 2010 | Gallery 3

2hrs ago

Prepare for your weekly déjà vu experience

Prepare for your weekly déjà vu experience

Trump's fake fix, Cartier watches under scrutiny

Trump's fake fix, Cartier watches under scrutiny

One new local COVID-19 case in NSW confirmed as a close contact

One new local COVID-19 case in NSW confirmed as a close contact

As if being hit by COVID's first wave wasn't enough ...

Reinfection is a rare phenomenon, maybe

The Cupping Room's manager, Connor Crampton Smith, shows how QR codes are now used to check-in and view the menu. Picture: Matt Loxton

An almost antiquated phone technology has become an unlikely hero in 2020

Sarah Basford Canales

Onetime politician turned Crown Resorts chair, Helen Coonan (left) and Brett Sutton, Victoria's chief health officer.

Inquiring minds ask more of Brett Sutton, Helen Coonan

Janine Graham

One is a hair metal star, the other an Australian politician-businessman. They're going head-to-head in Federal Court.

Clive Palmer v Twisted Sister: ding, ding

Janine Graham

Zero community transmission in NSW: new limits on outdoor gatherings, bookings

Zero community transmission in NSW: new limits on outdoor gatherings, bookings

DREAM COME TRUE: Jake Magill has begun his four year tennis scholarship at the University of Charleston. Photo: Supplied.

Jake's living the American dream with tennis scholarship

Kristy Williams

GOOD NEWS: Parkes Harness Racing Club has announced punters will finally be allowed back on course in this Sunday's meeting. Patrons will be hoping to see some close finishes like this one on August 30. Photo: Kristy Williams.

Harness racing returns to Parkes - and so do the punters

Kristy Williams

CENTRAL WEST STARS: Dubbo's Isaah Yeo sets up the most important try of the season for the Penrith Panthers in the preliminary final. PHOTO: NRL.

Central West features heavily in NRL's biggest day

Kristy Williams

DREAM COME TRUE: Jake Magill has begun his four year tennis scholarship at the University of Charleston. Photo: Supplied.

Jake's living the American dream with tennis scholarship

Keegan Tucker Encouragement Award for Girls: Abigail Simpson (left) and Maddy Spence at the PDJCA presentation. Photo: Supplied.

Junior cricket is back in Parkes; 2019/20 award winners honoured

Kristy Williams

TOO GOOD: Lumeah George (number eight) picked up his maiden win in just his second start at Kennerson Park on Monday afternoon. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

Improved run for Parkes dog Lumeah George in Bathurst

Bradley Jurd

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

Ride Dungog's Chloe Chick and other volunteers installed flow tracks down the hill at the Common. PHOTO: Marina Neil

LISTENWhy this town is booming its way through COVID

Ride Dungog's Chloe Chick and other volunteers installed flow tracks down the hill at the Common. PHOTO: Marina Neil

LISTENWhy this town is booming its way through COVID

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. PHOTO: Matt Loxton

LISTENIn their own words: The battle faced by the ACT's farmers

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. PHOTO: Matt Loxton

LISTENIn their own words: The battle faced by the ACT's farmers

The sunset viewing area near Hay offers views across the flower-filled fields. Pictures: Michael Turtle

The drive-through towns that will make you want to stop a while

Michael Turtle
44m ago

Full steam ahead on the south coast, and other travel ideas

Full steam ahead on the south coast, and other travel ideas

Surfers favourite, Lighthouse Beach near Port Macquarie.

Down-to-earth art meets the sparkling sea at Port Macquarie

Jac Taylor

CANCELLED: The iconic Parkes Elvis Festival will not take place in 2021, but will return from January 5-9 in 2022. Photo: Submitted

CANCELLED: No hip-swivelling at the Parkes Elvis Festival in 2021

CANCELLED: The iconic Parkes Elvis Festival will not take place in 2021, but will return from January 5-9 in 2022. Photo: Submitted

CANCELLED: No hip-swivelling at the Parkes Elvis Festival in 2021

The Parkes Shire Council is seeking feedback from the community about whether the 2021 Elvis Festival should proceed. Residents can vote online or in person.

Feedback on 2021 Elvis Festival sought from community

The Parkes Shire Council is seeking feedback from the community about whether the 2021 Elvis Festival should proceed. Residents can vote online or in person.

Feedback on 2021 Elvis Festival sought from community

LONG-SERVING: Cr Ken McGrath has been a volunteer at the Parkes Elvis Festival for as long as it's been running and believes the 2021 event should be cancelled. Photo: Christine Little

'Stick to what we do best' - councillor prefers festival to be cancelled over date change

LONG-SERVING: Cr Ken McGrath has been a volunteer at the Parkes Elvis Festival for as long as it's been running and believes the 2021 event should be cancelled. Photo: Christine Little

'Stick to what we do best' - councillor prefers festival to be cancelled over date change

SIGN UP: Businesses are invited to help tackle driver fatigue by registering to take part in next year's 'Free Cuppa for the Driver' scheme. Photo: Submitted

WHAT'S ONIt's time to register to be a 'Free Cuppa' business to support drivers

PAC Park Constructed Wetland is a fabulous urban space for woodland and water bird sightings in Parkes.

Join the Bird Week walk and count

WORKSHOP: Annie Giffard from Shades of Distinction is combining her therapist and creative teaching experience to host lampshade making workshops in the Central West. Photo: Submitted

WHAT'S ONLampshade workshop in Parkes to help develop friendships and creative skills

SIGN UP: Businesses are invited to help tackle driver fatigue by registering to take part in next year's 'Free Cuppa for the Driver' scheme. Photo: Submitted

WHAT'S ONIt's time to register to be a 'Free Cuppa' business to support drivers

2020 NOMINEES: The nominees for the 2020 Citizen of the Year, were, from left, Natalie Quince, Jennifer Jewell, Terry Job, Hedley Nicholson, Kittie Dwyer, Ros Edwards, May Collier and Pam Symonds. Photo: Christine Little

WHAT'S ONNominations now open for Parkes Australia Day awards

THANKSGIVING: Alectown will host its Annual Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service this harvest, as it has done since 1988. Photo: File

WHAT'S ONAlectown to give thanks for one of its best harvests in years

Aussie cricket great calls on fellow farmers to get skin checked regularly

Aussie cricket great calls on fellow farmers to get skin checked regularly

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Power of education: Solicitor Paul Ell was just one of the thousands of young people assisted by the Learning for Life program that is supported by VIEW Clubs of Australia. Photo: Supplied.

The club that offers children a view to a better future

Dayle Latham

Your future trip is outback

Your future trip is outback

Emma Brown

Aussie cricket great calls on fellow farmers to get skin checked regularly

Aussie cricket great calls on fellow farmers to get skin checked regularly

GET ON BOARD: Businesses and individuals are getting behind this year's event to make money and save money.

All aboard the Garage Sale Trail

McGrath Foundational Breast Care Nurse Katie Evans and patient Ellie May.

Look, feel, and learn about breast cancer

UNDER THE HAMMER: Auctions are adapting to changing digital technology. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Auction: Time to make the top bid

UNDER THE HAMMER: Auctions are adapting to changing digital technology. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Auction: Time to make the top bid

NEW HOMES: Inspections are not just for older homes, a building inspection on a new build will pick up on any defects to the home that you or the builder might have missed. Photo - Shutterstock.

Be prepared before you sign on the dotted line

NEW HOMES: Inspections are not just for older homes, a building inspection on a new build will pick up on any defects to the home that you or the builder might have missed. Photo - Shutterstock.

Be prepared before you sign on the dotted line

BE PREPARED: Auctions are a great way to buy, provided you've done your research. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

How to bid with confidence on auction day

Kirsty Horton

Confidence: The extension of the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme gives buyers the confidence to proceed with a purchase. Photo - Shutterstock.

Budget extends a helping hand to first time buyers

Ruth Lewis

POPULAR: The Mornington Peninsula is one of the sought-after locations.

Beach beats bush hands down for capital growth

Flashback Friday - October 2010 | Gallery 3

PHOTOSFlashback Friday - October 2010 | Gallery 3

Christine Little
2hrs ago

SIGN UP: Businesses are invited to help tackle driver fatigue by registering to take part in next year's 'Free Cuppa for the Driver' scheme. Photo: Submitted

WHAT'S ONIt's time to register to be a 'Free Cuppa' business to support drivers

PAC Park Constructed Wetland is a fabulous urban space for woodland and water bird sightings in Parkes.

Join the Bird Week walk and count

Flashback Friday - October 2010 | Gallery 3

PHOTOSFlashback Friday - October 2010 | Gallery 3

2hrs ago

WORKSHOP: Annie Giffard from Shades of Distinction is combining her therapist and creative teaching experience to host lampshade making workshops in the Central West. Photo: Submitted

WHAT'S ONLampshade workshop in Parkes to help develop friendships and creative skills

2020 NOMINEES: The nominees for the 2020 Citizen of the Year, were, from left, Natalie Quince, Jennifer Jewell, Terry Job, Hedley Nicholson, Kittie Dwyer, Ros Edwards, May Collier and Pam Symonds. Photo: Christine Little

WHAT'S ONNominations now open for Parkes Australia Day awards

Flashback Friday - October 2010 | Gallery 3

PHOTOSFlashback Friday - October 2010 | Gallery 3

2hrs ago

Flashback Friday - October 2010 | Gallery 2

PHOTOSFlashback Friday - October 2010 | Gallery 2

ONCE IN A LIFETIME: Maureen Massey was one of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Torch bearers from Parkes 20 years ago and she still has her torch at home to remember the monumental occasion, along with one of the special flags that hung in Clarinda Street at the time. Photo: Christine Little

PHOTOS20 years on and memories of Olympic Torch passing through Parkes still vivid

THE TEAM: Library and support services Gillian Madden, family/local historian and technician Dan Fredericks, cultural education and library services manager Kerryn Jones, library and information services team leader Ainslee Austin, and library technician Claire Cassell.

PHOTOSParkes Shire Library reopens to public after multi-million dollar makeover

Flashback Friday - October 2010 | Gallery 1

PHOTOSFlashback Friday - October 2010 | Gallery 1

Christine Little

COLOURFUL: The Parkes community, dressed in bright colours, lined Orange Street on Thursday at 11am, forming a rainbow guard of honour for Lindy Farrant as the procession past them.

Rainbow farewell for much loved and respected former PECC director

Christine Little

Flashback Friday - September 2010 | Gallery 3

PHOTOSFlashback Friday - September 2010 | Gallery 3

Christine Little

WE HEAR YOU: Parkes MP and Federal Regional Communications Minister Mark Coulton says the government is doing all it can to help regional media. Photo: Jessica Worboys

Save Our Voices: we hear you, says regional minister

Billy Jupp

Ray Martin is the face of the Save Our Voices campaign launched this week by the regional media companies Prime, WIN, Southern Cross Austereo and ACM.

OPINIONYour local media just wants a fair go

Ian Audsley