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Australia united - on the need for action

DIGESTAustralia united - on the need for action

Kirsty McBain, standing up bushfire victims'.

DIGESTFire focus shouldn't be lost on Friday - or any day

Health authorities investigating source of south-west Sydney COVID infection

Health authorities investigating source of south-west Sydney COVID infection

Insurance claims for sick pets are on the rise during the pandemic. Picture: Shutterstock

Our pets are paying the price for us working at home instead of the office

Laura Hamilton, right, and her 81-year-old mother Evon McGuinness have been isolating together since March. They went to the South Melbourne Markets on Wednesday morning. Picture: Katie Johnson

'I might cry': Melbourne shakes off 112 days of lockdown

Sophie Raynor, Katie Johnson

You know it's reopening when flights are relaunching

You know it's reopening when flights are relaunching

Janine Graham

Head nurse Lauren Parker conducts a COVID-19 test at the drive-in testing site for Canberra's southside. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

OPINIONWhat have we learnt from our COVID-19 experience?

Ian Ring

Inset: Montague St Bridge today. Photo: Twitter @MontagueStBridg

Bridge bingle signals return to new normal for Vic

Janine Graham

LIFE MEMBERSHIP: From top, clockwise - Maddy and Kerry Spence with yet another trophy for Maddy, scoring and Kerry's life membership plaque presented by the PDJCA.

Special honour for Kerry after life membership awarded

Kristy Williams

Joint winners of the Clubman of the Year award: Josh Miles and Bronwyn Lowe. Photo: Allan Ryan.

2020 season celebrated at Parkes Boars presentation evening

Kristy Williams

FOCUSED: Hilda McPherson bowling. Photo: Jenny Kingham.

PHOTOSAll the colours of the rainbow at Presidents day bowls

Kristy Williams

LIFE MEMBERSHIP: From top, clockwise - Maddy and Kerry Spence with yet another trophy for Maddy, scoring and Kerry's life membership plaque presented by the PDJCA.

Special honour for Kerry after life membership awarded

CHANGES AFOOT: Parkes' Billy Simpson playing in this years under 18's competition; which could set the blueprint for the West going forward. Photo: Jenny Kingham.

OPINIONShift on the horizon for rugby league in the Central West

Nick McGrath

DEVELOPING: Coach Kaitlyn Mason believes her under 16s squad would benefit from a longer season. PHOTO: JENNY KINGHAM.

Changes to season length on the cards

Daniel Shirkie

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

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

Old family favourite to come to life in Sydney, Melbourne

Old family favourite to come to life in Sydney, Melbourne

Explore Travel

View of Uluru from Longitude 131's Dune Pavilion room. Picture: Supplied

Open skies in style in the heart of the Red Centre

Bernadette Chua

It's always five o'clock in the beautiful Barossa Valley. Picture: Supplied

Deals of the Week: Silo nights, seaside stays, long winery weekends

Explore Travel

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

FEEDBACK: The telephone survey on Parkes' kerbside service is due to start from November 2 and the online survey is open until November 29. Photo: Submitted

WHAT'S ONSurvey on Parkes Shire's kerbside collection service coming in November

TESTING: COVID-19 testing returns to Parkes, this time at the Parkes Showground on Tuesday. Photo: Jenny Kingham

Drive-through COVID-19 testing returns to Parkes

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

FEEDBACK: The telephone survey on Parkes' kerbside service is due to start from November 2 and the online survey is open until November 29. Photo: Submitted

WHAT'S ONSurvey on Parkes Shire's kerbside collection service coming in November

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

Farmers and outdoor workers may be at greater of risk non-melanoma skin cancer

Farmers and outdoor workers may be at greater of risk non-melanoma skin cancer

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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

Farmers and outdoor workers may be at greater of risk non-melanoma skin cancer

Farmers and outdoor workers may be at greater of risk non-melanoma skin cancer

NEWLYWED: Check out the do's and dont's when it comes to planning your wedding. Photo: Shutterstock.

Great Beginnings 2020

Your future trip is outback

Your future trip is outback

Emma Brown

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 4

PHOTOSFlashback Friday - October 2010 | Gallery 4

Christine Little

AWARDS NIGHT: The cast of Joseph made the trip to Canberra for the CAT Awards in 2008. The Parkes contingent was the largest represented theatre company in attendance and was thrilled to win a major award. Photo: Submitted

The year is 2007 and Little Theatre turns 50

Warwick Tom

RETURN TO THE WATER: More than 130 Parkes Sharks swimmers returned for their weekly club nights last Thursday for the 2020-21 season. Photo: Jenny Kingham

Swim lesson dropouts prompt safety concern but figures aren't too bad in Parkes

Christine Little

Flashback Friday - October 2010 | Gallery 4

PHOTOSFlashback Friday - October 2010 | Gallery 4

Supplied by Sharon Woods - Gertie

PHOTOSOur second batch of entries for the 2021 Lachlan Calendar

Supplied by Zac Yeomans

PHOTOSOur first batch of entries for the 2021 Lachlan Calendar