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Pfizer shots diverted: changes to Parkes COVID-19 vaccine clinic announced

Pfizer shots diverted: changes to Parkes COVID-19 vaccine clinic announced

Andrew Fisher

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard

NSW records 210 new COVID-19 cases

Luke Costin and Hannah Ryan

John Peers and Ash Barty have claimed bronze in mixed doubles. Picture: Getty

LIVETokyo Olympics day eight: Medals flowing as Barty and Peers win bronze; McKeown wins gold

Caden Helmers
Karen Hardy

NO TUCKER DAY FOR TRUNDLE: Josh Morrison cooking up a storm at the 2019 Trundle Bush Tucker Day. Unfortunately this year's has been cancelled. Photo: JENNY KINGHAM.

COVID-19 forces cancellation of 2021 Trundle Bush Tucker Day

Kristy Williams

Logan Martin of Australia competes in the men's BMX Freestyle seeding at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Photo: AP Photo/Ben Curtis

The Aussies to watch at the Olympics on Sunday

Artwork showing the proposed modifications to the century-old bridge over the Lachlan River at Forbes.

Reference designs finalised for Inland Rail south of Parkes

Go for gold: The Ringer gets into shape for the Farm Olympics.

WATCHWelcome to the Farm Olympics: How everyday athletes are made

Ashley Walmsley

Pfizer shots diverted: changes to Parkes COVID-19 vaccine clinic announced

Pfizer shots diverted: changes to Parkes COVID-19 vaccine clinic announced

Andrew Fisher

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard

NSW records 210 new COVID-19 cases

Luke Costin and Hannah Ryan

Logan Martin of Australia competes in the men's BMX Freestyle seeding at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Photo: AP Photo/Ben Curtis

The Aussies to watch at the Olympics on Sunday

The Australian bronze-winning 4x100m mixed medley relay team - Kaylee McKeown, Zac Stubblety-Cook, Matthew Temple and Emma McKeon. Picture: AAP

DIGESTWonder women at the Olympics and more Covid

Passengers set for quarantine arrive at Canberra Airport. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

There's no department 'in charge' of quarantine, govt reveals

Weekend agenda: Snacks, streaming and staying home

DIGESTWeekend agenda: Snacks, streaming and staying home

NSW has asked to use ADF personnel during Sydney's lockdown. Australia's golden guy Zac Stubblety-Cook (inset). Photos: AAP

DIGESTHow to clean up our 'world-class mess

It looks like a duck and quacks like a duck. Just don't call it JobKeeper.

DIGESTHelp is on the way, but don't call it JobKeeper

Janine Graham

NSW authorities are telling people to get any vaccine they can.

ANALYSISDelta variant changes AstraZeneca calculations

Finn McHugh

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and (inset) Parliament House. Pictures: Elesa Kurtz, Dion Georgopoulos

Parliament locks out the public to prevent outbreak

Harley Dennett
Karen Barlow

Ariarne Titmus with her first Olympic gold medal. Picture: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

DIGESTTwo very different races stop the nation

ON THE LINE: Boars back Luke Hitchcock tries to evade a defender in a Boars game against CSU on June 19 at Northparkes Oval earlier this year. Photo: ALLAN RYAN.

Boars to host CSU in huge semi final match up

Kristy Williams

LITTLE CHAMPIONS: The Andrew Thomas Building under 10s had a good win over Red Bend on Saturday and have been defending very well. Photo: JENNY KINGHAM.

Five wins for Parkes juniors over Red Bend

BIG HOME GAME COMING UP: A focus on defence will be crucial for the Parkes Spacemen in Sunday's game against Dubbo Macquarie at Pioneer Oval. Photo: JENNY KINGHAM.

Spacies looking to bounce back at home at Dubbo Macquarie

ON THE LINE: Boars back Luke Hitchcock tries to evade a defender in a Boars game against CSU on June 19 at Northparkes Oval earlier this year. Photo: ALLAN RYAN.

Boars to host CSU in huge semi final match up

RUN HOME: The race for the remaining spots in the WPL top five and the minor premiership is expected to go down to the wire.

Where your WPL team can finish in the run home to the finals

Bradley Jurd

READY TO ROLL: The Trundle Boomers sit third. Photo: RENEE POWELL.

Woodbridge officials lock in grand stage for 2021 final

Nick McGrath

Sasa Sestic has rediscovered his passion for handball. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'You don't want to be looking through the gun at your uncle': Sestic's remarkable handball journey

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Sasa Sestic has rediscovered his passion for handball. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'You don't want to be looking through the gun at your uncle': Sestic's remarkable handball journey

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Elaine Thompson-Herah poses next to the scoreboard that recorded her latest Olympic triumph.

Thompson-Herah now eyes Flo Jo world mark

Elaine Thompson-Herah poses next to the scoreboard that recorded her latest Olympic triumph.

Thompson-Herah now eyes Flo Jo world mark

Novak Djokovic smashing his racquet in anger during his bronze medal defeat by Pablo Carreno Busta.

'Serbinator' Djokovic vows: 'I'll be back'

Novak Djokovic smashing his racquet in anger during his bronze medal defeat by Pablo Carreno Busta.

'Serbinator' Djokovic vows: 'I'll be back'

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

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

BOOK IN: The Pfizer vaccine will be available to eligible recipients at a clinic in Parkes on August 3 and 4.

Pfizer available: COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Parkes on August 3 and 4

FULL STEAM AHEAD: Grazing Down the Lachlan 2021 is, at this stage, planned for Saturday, September 18, provided COVID-19 restrictions in New South Wales allow it to take place. Photo: SUPPLIED.

Grazers get in quick to snap up Grazing Down the Lachlan tickets

MUM'S THE WORD: Central West Mums founder Amorette Zielinski announced the addition of the Mummys to this year's Mumfest event. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

WHAT'S ONMother of all festivals returning with addition of Central West Mummy Awards

Matt Findlay

BOOK IN: The Pfizer vaccine will be available to eligible recipients at a clinic in Parkes on August 3 and 4.

Pfizer available: COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Parkes on August 3 and 4

Comedian Damian Callinan will perform in Trundle and Tottenham in July.

WHAT'S ONA dose of comic relief for Trundle and Tottenham residents

Kristy Williams

PINK UP PARKES: Mayor Ken Keith OAM, Marg Applebee, Jenny Breaden, Carolyn Rice and one of our traffic controllers getting into the spirit in 2019. Photo: Supplied.

WHAT'S ONPreparations in full swing for Pink Up Parkes

Marg Applebee

Unpacking the growing need for Australians to build digital literacy skills

Unpacking the growing need for Australians to build digital literacy skills

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Dellaram Vreeland

Country Pubs & Outback Yarns

Country Pubs & Outback Yarns

Rochelle Tubb

Unpacking the growing need for Australians to build digital literacy skills

Unpacking the growing need for Australians to build digital literacy skills

Filling a void in the market

Filling a void in the market

Della Vreeland

The Great Central West

The Great Central West

Regional NSW residents could be set to score discounts on stays in Byron Bay as Covid restrictions prevent Sydney and Melbourne residents from travelling. Photo: Supplied

'Byron like it was in the '80s': How regional travellers can benefit from city lockdowns

Regional NSW residents could be set to score discounts on stays in Byron Bay as Covid restrictions prevent Sydney and Melbourne residents from travelling. Photo: Supplied

'Byron like it was in the '80s': How regional travellers can benefit from city lockdowns

The Royal Hotel in Armidale

Second pub sale as investors rediscover the regions

The Royal Hotel in Armidale

Second pub sale as investors rediscover the regions

Regional areas, particularly those close to the coast, have been popular with city buyers. Photo: Sylvia Liber

What's next for regional house prices?

Jack Needham

This project in Newrybar, NSW was commenced after the Covid-19 pandemic began. Photo: Supplied

Architects see 'surge' in requests for regional work

Jack Needham

15 Aspect Court, Port Macquarie. Photo: Supplied

Holiday at home: Five prestige properties with room for the whole family

Jack Needham

SCAM ALERT: The ATO does not suspend TFNs and will never request you pay a fine or transfer money in order to protect your TFN pending legal action.

Scamwatch: Remote access scams increase 184 per cent

STEEL MAGNOLIAS CAST: Shevaun Brown, Katrina Harris, Amy Dearden, Sophie Harris, Christie Green and Christa Radley. Photo: BILL JAYET.

Parkes M & D 2014 memories full of pirates and hairdressers

Warwick Tom

BE ON THE LOOKOUT: A ewe with mastitis. Photo: supplied.

LLS vet alert: increased mastitis in lambing ewes

LLS Vet Nik Cronin

SCAM ALERT: The ATO does not suspend TFNs and will never request you pay a fine or transfer money in order to protect your TFN pending legal action.

Scamwatch: Remote access scams increase 184 per cent

POSITIVE MESSAGE: June's guest speaker Lyn Townsend (left) with the Parkes Day VIEW Club's assistant secretary Pamela Ward. Photo: SUPPLIED.

Positive vibes from Parkes Day VIEW Club's July meeting

Sue McLennan

BLESSING: Sophie Alice Little with parents Christine and Matthew. Christine, the Parkes Champion Post editor, is currently on maternity leave. Photo: JENNY KINGHAM.

Babies: Sophie Little and Flynn Swindle welcomed into the world

Logan Martin of Australia competes in the men's BMX Freestyle seeding at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Photo: AP Photo/Ben Curtis

The Aussies to watch at the Olympics on Sunday

Go for gold: The Ringer gets into shape for the Farm Olympics.

WATCHWelcome to the Farm Olympics: How everyday athletes are made

TOO STRONG: Ethan Morton evades a Bathurst Giants defender on the weekend. The Panthers won 181-1. Photo: Jenny Kingham.

PHOTOSPanthers continue red-hot start to premiership defence

Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt star in Jungle Cruise. Picture: Frank Masi.

Buckle up for a new cinematic ride

A scene from Shiva Baby. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWSharp, claustrophobic slice of life

Jane Freebury

A scene from Fanny Lye Deliver'd. Picture: Sharmill

Grim and violent Puritan western

Ron Cerabona

Photo: Morgan Hancock

WATCHSee the incredible moment whales, surfers share the water

Kyra Gillespie

Where to see whales this migration season

WATCHWhere to see whales this migration season

Emma Horn

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

How new batteries can help address the global warming crisis

OPINIONHow new batteries can help address the global warming crisis

Diego Souza

MORE HELP: 80,000 new packages are on the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Government announces 80,000 new home care packages

Eileen Wood

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Rev. Bill Crews shares his rules for living a better life.

Bill Crews: Twelves rules for living a better life

Samara Ross

Sasa Sestic has rediscovered his passion for handball. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'You don't want to be looking through the gun at your uncle': Sestic's remarkable handball journey

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Passengers set for quarantine arrive at Canberra Airport. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

There's no department 'in charge' of quarantine, govt reveals

A three-day lockdown has begun in SE Qld areas including Brisbane, after six new COVID-19 cases.

SE Queensland wakes to lockdown

A threatened anti-lockdown protest in central Sydney was shut down by 1300 police.

Sydney police target masks and check-ins

Fines in NSW have skyrocketed after the removal of warning signs for mobile speed cameras.

Regions, western Sydney cop jump in fines

Hannah Ryan

The AstraZeneca jab is especially vital in Greater Sydney, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says.

AstraZeneca vital in COVID fight, says PM

Liv Casben

Mr.Hazzard says worries about income loss may be stopping people getting help for COVID-19 symptoms.

Fears Sydney families 'hiding' virus

"The steps we are taking, we believe, are proportionate," Tasmania Premier Peter Gutwein says.

Tasmania shuts out southeast Queensland

Ethan James

Three of Mollie Agostinos's registered Highland heifers at Malongulli, Canowindra. Photos: supplied

Highland crossbreeding the gift that keeps on giving | Photos

Hannah Powe

Lorraine Inwood creates unusual garden art like this imaginative leadlight cobweb (spot the spider).

Art for the winter blues

FIONA OGILVIE

With their drone: Project team members Hillary Cherry NSW DPIE, Associate Professor Lihong Zheng Charles Sturt, Dr Remy Dehaan and Dr Jane Kelly Charles Sturt University, Wendy Menz NSW DPIE. Photo: Graham Centre

Technology assists weed detection in remote areas

FIBRE WITH FLAIR: Sian Redgrave incorporates fruit into her table decoration, as it looks vibrant and can be eaten later. Photos: Supplied

Entertain at home in style

SIGNS: Cats with ureteral obstructions can seem 'off colour' to owners. Picture: Shutterstock

A blockage in puss's plumbing is more than a wee problem

Dr Anne Quain

Some might not know you have to submit a "valid notice of intent to claim a deduction for personal superannuation contributions". Picture: Shutterstock.

ADVICEGetting super contributions wrong hurts tax deductions

Noel Whittaker