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'COVID immigrants' find their way home

DIGEST'COVID immigrants' find their way home

ANU researcher Dr Jason Agostino. Picture: Supplied

Indigenous adults at increased risk of severe illness from COVID, ANU study finds

The federal government will put $2.5m towards mental health support in the ACT. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Calls to tap into 'emergency workforce' to solve mental health crisis

C'mon 2021, enough already

DIGESTC'mon 2021, enough already

Imagine being an ICU nurse watching that protest?

DIGESTImagine being an ICU nurse watching that protest?

Janine Graham

Need COVID vaccination proof without a smartphone? Here's how

Need COVID vaccination proof without a smartphone? Here's how

Kelsey Sutor

Christian Porter has resigned as minister, while Simon Birmingham defends Australia's submarine spat with France. Pictures: Sitthixay Ditthavong, Elesa Kurtz

DIGESTThe Informer: Submarines, sinking ships and ... hope?

Miriam Webber

Picture: JIM ALDERSEY

Premier announces Victoria's roadmap out of lockdown

Alex Gretgrix

STAR SPACIES: Bailey Hartwig, Jack Creith, Sam Dwyer and Jacob Smede have been crucial for the Parkes Spacemen this season in Group 11.

'Big belief' for Parkes Spacemen after strong 2021 season

Kristy Williams

BIG EFFORT: Parkes trainer-driver William Cassell won with Gotta Kick at the Parkes Harness Racing Club last Friday night. It was the gelding's second win in his last three starts at Parkes. Photo: KRISTY WILLIAMS.

He's got a kick: Cassell 'over the moon' with current form

Kristy Williams

ALL SMILES: Rain couldn't stop Ryan Edwards and Mitch Cranbourn from enjoying the old Parkes golf course. Photo: JENNY KINGHAM.

PHOTOSWet conditions can't stop golfers celebrating old course before redesign

Peter Bristol

STAR SPACIES: Bailey Hartwig, Jack Creith, Sam Dwyer and Jacob Smede have been crucial for the Parkes Spacemen this season in Group 11.

'Big belief' for Parkes Spacemen after strong 2021 season

Bowls is back at the Parkes Bowling and Sports Club!

Female bowlers return to PBSC greens

Lea Orr

SPRING WITH A SIDE SERVE OF TENNIS: Budding ace Ned Magill is loving his HotShots at the Parkes Tennis Centre. Photo: SUPPLIED.

Spring weather 'perfect for tennis' in Parkes

The Ace

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

FIRST PLACE: Parkes businessman Peter O'Donnell (centre) and his team Garry Mennell and Peter Johnston with the Class B1 trophy after Sunday's win at the Bathurst 6 Hour. Photo: Submitted

King of his class: O'Donnell wins his first Bathurst 6 Hour

FIRST PLACE: Parkes businessman Peter O'Donnell (centre) and his team Garry Mennell and Peter Johnston with the Class B1 trophy after Sunday's win at the Bathurst 6 Hour. Photo: Submitted

King of his class: O'Donnell wins his first Bathurst 6 Hour

START YOUR ENGINE: Parkes businessman Peter O'Donnell will compete in his third Bathurst 6 Hour in his BMW 335i and he's taking Elvis with him this year. Photo: Submitted

Elvis will be on the Mountain this Easter long weekend

START YOUR ENGINE: Parkes businessman Peter O'Donnell will compete in his third Bathurst 6 Hour in his BMW 335i and he's taking Elvis with him this year. Photo: Submitted

Elvis will be on the Mountain this Easter long weekend

BIRTHDAY CHEERS: A small group of Elvis fans gathered at Bob and Anne Steel's house in High Street for an informal celebration of the King’s birthday on January 8 - Mary Fanello was invited to cut the cake as she shares the same birthday with Elvis.

PHOTOSNo Elvis Festival in 2021 but fans still celebrate the King's 86th birthday

BIRTHDAY CHEERS: A small group of Elvis fans gathered at Bob and Anne Steel's house in High Street for an informal celebration of the King’s birthday on January 8 - Mary Fanello was invited to cut the cake as she shares the same birthday with Elvis.

PHOTOSNo Elvis Festival in 2021 but fans still celebrate the King's 86th birthday

A 1911 Martini car.

WHAT'S ONNew Dodge, Martini and Harley for Parkes Motor Museum

GET READY TO PAINT THE TOWN FROM HOME: Children from all around Parkes will be participating in the reading day from home this year. Photo: PARKES PUBLIC SCHOOL.

WHAT'S ONPaint Parkes REaD day goes online for 2021

Kristy Williams

BETTER DAYS AHEAD: Parkes' Gracey Denham-Jones features on a new album of Central West artists with her original song, Wait.

Gracey's music with a message: better days ahead

A 1911 Martini car.

WHAT'S ONNew Dodge, Martini and Harley for Parkes Motor Museum

Australian Defence Force and Western NSW Local Health District's first walk-in vaccination clinic in Dubbo on the weekend. Photo Dubbo Daily Liberal.

Health and Defence bringing COVID-19 vaccination clinic to Parkes shire

BRAINSTORMING: The Parkes Arts Festival Inc committee putting their creative minds together for this year's event.

Parkes Arts Festival to celebrate the little things

Lucrative option: Australian Grain Technologies wheat breeder Russell Eastwood (left) and Marketing Manager for southern NSW James Whiteley inspecting a production crop of Boree wheat.

New wheat offers unique combination of APH quality and elite yield

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Lucrative option: Australian Grain Technologies wheat breeder Russell Eastwood (left) and Marketing Manager for southern NSW James Whiteley inspecting a production crop of Boree wheat.

New wheat offers unique combination of APH quality and elite yield

Barley breeder Paul Telfer said trials show the two new releases deliver exceptionally high yields. Picture: Supplied

New barley varieties give growers a double benefit

Beauty: When you think of New Zealand you think of scenes of lakes surrounded by snow capped mountains such as the Wanaka Tree, South Island.

A Top to tail tour around New Zealand

Timber shortages have led to delays of up to three months in residential construction projects, industry sources say. Photo: Shutterstock

How the great timber housing shortage has been reversed

Timber shortages have led to delays of up to three months in residential construction projects, industry sources say. Photo: Shutterstock

How the great timber housing shortage has been reversed

What is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

EXPLAINERWhat is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

What is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

EXPLAINERWhat is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

The Sir George has become one of NSW's most recognised stopover hospitality venues. Picture: Supplied

Iconic hotel The Sir George up for sale

Brittney Levinson

8 Union Street, Launceston underwent an extensive renovation before selling for more than double its 2019 price. Photo: Supplied

Heavy hitters: The regional properties that have doubled in price since 2019

Jack Needham

Maree Gardner at her home in Unanderra. Picture: Adam McLean

How we can tackle regional homelessness among women over 50

Brendan Crabb

CHAMPION: Jack Elliott, despite a scare in the last round, was too good for the field and took out the A-grade stroke Club Championships on Saturday. Photo: JENNY KINGHAM.

PHOTOSElliott holds on to win A-grade Club Championship

ALL ON THE LINE FOR COMPETITORS: With just one round remaining, the ladies club championship is coming to an exciting end. Pictured putting is current C-grade runner-up Denise Charlton. Photo: JENNY KINGHAM.

Medcalf continues strong form in ladies club champs

FROM THE SKY: David Caroll flew over Burrendong Dam on September 2. Photo: David Carroll Photography

PHOTOSCentral West dams and rivers filled to the brim

The snake took refuge among some tools.

WATCHSix-foot brown snake slithers onto construction site

Picture: NONI HYETT

WATCHBorder pass change for Victorians stranded in NSW

Chris Pedler

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard.

WATCHNSW records 1063 COVID cases, six deaths

Janine Graham

Three types of plate movement. A) Strike-slip, B) Normal, C) Reverse. Picture: Wikimedia commons

Why are there earthquakes in Australia?

Deborah Davis

Police gear up again after 'shameful' shrine stand-off

GET UP TO DATEPolice gear up again after 'shameful' shrine stand-off

Janine Graham

WELL DESERVED: Phil Donato with 2021 Orange electorate Woman of the Year Mrs Beverley Rankin from Orange. Photo: Submitted

Fishways, firearms bill and Woman of the Year on Donato's agenda

Phil Donato

Parkes pool and climate still on the agenda for our readers

Parkes pool and climate still on the agenda for our readers

RECOVERY: Orphaned koala joey, Burr, being treated during his weekly check up while being cared for by WIRES. Pictures: John Grant

OPINIONWhy more koalas are needing care

John Grant
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CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

Dylan Thomas is unable to return to pandemic-hit emergency housing at the Piccadilly Motor Inn.

How leaving our homeless behind becomes everyone's problem in a pandemic

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Outspoken Liberal Bernie Finn MP has been rebuked for calling Victoria Police a "despot's militia".

Guy warns Liberal MP over Vic police post

1hr ago

Premier Daniel Andrews says fully vaccinated Victorians can soon return from NSW.

Vic protester in hospital with COVID-19

2hrs ago

ICE COOL: Swimmer Charmian Frend submerging in a bin full of ice water, overseen by her coach Narelle Simpson. Picture: Geoff Jones

So you want to break a world ice swim record?

2hrs ago

NSW officials are counting on fresh air, rather than air filters to keep school classrooms safe.

No filters ordered for NSW schools yet

Hannah Ryan
2hrs ago

Up to 2000 StarTrack employees have walked off the job after crisis talks failed.

Parcel delivery workers strike across Aust

Hannah Ryan
2hrs ago

A man has told of his girlfriend's legs being shot as he shielded her in Darwin's Palms Motel.

Darwin shooter pointed gun at me: witness

Aaron Bunch

NSW recorded 1063 cases and six deaths, with the state's Delta outbreak passing 50,000 infections.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Top priced ram: Richard Chalker, Lach River principal, Lawrence Clifford, Bindaree, Berridale, Breet Povey, SBBL, Cooma, and auctioneer Tim Woodham, Nutrien.

Lach River Merinos sold to $10,000, av $2925

Stephen Burns
2hrs ago

The top priced ram, sold for $8000, with purchaser Ray Norman, Glenray, Illabo, classer Michael Elmes, Cecile Chalon, The Yanko, and Ian Cameron, The Yanko stud principal.

The Yanko clear 100 rams for $8000 top

Olivia Calver

A new on-farm farm safety program has been launched by NSW Farmers and the NSW Government.

Farm safety in $2m boost - direct to you

John Ellicott

Plants not the only organism blossoming this spring

Plants not the only organism blossoming this spring

John Gabriele

Three types of plate movement. A) Strike-slip, B) Normal, C) Reverse. Picture: Wikimedia commons

Why are there earthquakes in Australia?

Deborah Davis

It might be time to do away with all those digital passwords

OPINIONIt might be time to do away with all those digital passwords

Mathew Dickerson