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WINNERS ARE GRINNERS: Back Jack Westcott, Flynn Thompson, Nathan Marshall, Ollie Brown, Jordan Grosvenor, (manager) Zanda Johnstone, Joseph Tanswell, Jakob Chambers, Archie Rix (front) Will Searl (coach) Ryan Dunford, Jack Skinner, Tom Searl (captain), Cody Kirk, Toby Collins (captain) Ted Murray, Kane Macfarlane, Jack Rice. Picture: HOCKEY NSW

Parkes Under 18s bring home Div 2 gold in State hockey campaign

Parkes Jockey Club president Mark Ross, Cup-winning syndicate member Warwick Wheeldon, and Parkes Services Club CEO Mike Phillips.

Parkes Gold Cup finds its way home after race day transferred

STEPPING UP: Jesse Shorter came off the bench to play a full 80 minutes in the front row in Sunday's contest with Tigers. Picture: JENNY KINGHAM

Shorter steps up as Spacemen record first win of 2022 over Nyngan Tigers

WINNERS ARE GRINNERS: Back Jack Westcott, Flynn Thompson, Nathan Marshall, Ollie Brown, Jordan Grosvenor, (manager) Zanda Johnstone, Joseph Tanswell, Jakob Chambers, Archie Rix (front) Will Searl (coach) Ryan Dunford, Jack Skinner, Tom Searl (captain), Cody Kirk, Toby Collins (captain) Ted Murray, Kane Macfarlane, Jack Rice. Picture: HOCKEY NSW

Parkes Under 18s bring home Div 2 gold in State hockey campaign

BIG EFFORT: Parkes' front row with Rory Nock, who was one of the Boars' best on Saturday. Picture: ALLAN RYAN

Boars one up, one down after mixed start to 2022 New Holland Cup campaign

A brilliant 93 from England's Moeen Ali was not enough to earn Super Kings victory in the IPL.

Rajasthan books place in IPL qualifier

Anthony Albanese, with partner Jodie Haydon, started election day in the Melbourne seat of Higgins. Picture: AAP

Albanese says he's slept well as polls tighten, Morrison heads to home electorate

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Anthony Albanese, with partner Jodie Haydon, started election day in the Melbourne seat of Higgins. Picture: AAP

Albanese says he's slept well as polls tighten, Morrison heads to home electorate

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Zali Steggall has made her mark in Parliament after beating Tony Abbott at the 2019 election. Picture: AAP

OPINIONThe era of minority government is upon us, and we should welcome it

Zali Steggall has made her mark in Parliament after beating Tony Abbott at the 2019 election. Picture: AAP

OPINIONThe era of minority government is upon us, and we should welcome it

Anthony Albanese and Scott Morrison. Picture: AAP

Election day: Australians head to polls to decide next government

Anthony Albanese and Scott Morrison. Picture: AAP

Election day: Australians head to polls to decide next government

Farmers Judy Cardwell from Mitta Mitta and Belinda Pearce of the Kiewa Valley lead a protest to Melbourne last year over the issue of camping on licensed Crown river frontages. Picture: Mark Jesser

LISTENFarmers and fishers feud over riverside camping in Victoria

Farmers Judy Cardwell from Mitta Mitta and Belinda Pearce of the Kiewa Valley lead a protest to Melbourne last year over the issue of camping on licensed Crown river frontages. Picture: Mark Jesser

LISTENFarmers and fishers feud over riverside camping in Victoria

A home on Richmond Street, Woodburn. The flood damaged contents piled up on the nature strip. Thursday 7th April 2022 // PHOTO BY MARINA NEIL // NEWCASTLE HERALD // NRFLOODS22

LISTENLiving with climate disasters

A home on Richmond Street, Woodburn. The flood damaged contents piled up on the nature strip. Thursday 7th April 2022 // PHOTO BY MARINA NEIL // NEWCASTLE HERALD // NRFLOODS22

LISTENLiving with climate disasters

Grumpy Goat Co in Smithton Tasmania holds goat yoga sessions. Picture: Meg Whitfield

LISTENGoat yoga sets the baa for mental health care

Grumpy Goat Co in Smithton Tasmania holds goat yoga sessions. Picture: Meg Whitfield

LISTENGoat yoga sets the baa for mental health care

SHOWCASE: The Sydney Swing Katz put on a real show after judging the afternoon's competitions.

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.

Dancing in the streets at the 2022 Parkes Elvis Festival

GOSPEL SERVICE: Thousands gathered in Cooke Park on Sunday morning.

WATCHYes, Elvis, we remember you: thousands gather for 2022 festival gospel service

GOSPEL SERVICE: Thousands gathered in Cooke Park on Sunday morning.

WATCHYes, Elvis, we remember you: thousands gather for 2022 festival gospel service

I STILL DO: Dozens of couples renewed their wedding vows at the Elvis Festival on Sunday.

Couples celebrate True Love as they renew wedding vows at 2022 Parkes Elvis Festival

I STILL DO: Dozens of couples renewed their wedding vows at the Elvis Festival on Sunday.

Couples celebrate True Love as they renew wedding vows at 2022 Parkes Elvis Festival

Road safety message becomes fun with special storytime

Road safety message becomes fun with special storytime

Parkes National Tree Day will be held on Sunday, July 31, between 10am and 1pm. Photo supplied.

Put it in your diary, Parkes, National Tree Day events are back

Marg Applebee

DRAW A CROWD: Parkes' Dish is an icon. Picture: CHRISTINE LITTLE

Parkes and Forbes, it's time to have your say on Destination NSW zone plan

Road safety message becomes fun with special storytime

Road safety message becomes fun with special storytime

SHOWTIME: Henry Best is Josh in Big The Musical, opening Friday. Picture: RUTH CROWLEY

Big night almost here for hard-working young Parkes M and D cast

OPEN DAY: The Parkes Fire Station will be throwing open its doors on Saturday for the first time since 2019. Inset, mascot Bernie Cinders demonstrating the fire hose in 2018. Pictures: SUPPLIED, FILE

Parkes Fire station opens doors this Saturday

VIBRANT CULTURE: Dubai is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Photos: Supplied

Win a seven-night Arabian Peninsular cruise for two

Dayle Latham

AESTHETICALLY PLEASING: The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is of sleek design and comes in two stunning colours, awesome blue and black. Photo: Supplied.

Budget can still be boujee

Ash Lieberman

The spectacular Cradle Mountain.

An island hopping tour way down south

Emma Brown

VIBRANT CULTURE: Dubai is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Photos: Supplied

Win a seven-night Arabian Peninsular cruise for two

Fairways | Golfing NW Vic, NSW and ACT

Fairways | Golfing NW Vic, NSW and ACT

Enjoy the colours of New York and Canada in the autumn

Enjoy the colours of New York and Canada in the autumn

Emma Brown

The Upper Hunter LGA, which includes Scone (pictured), has been named one of the top regional markets in NSW. Picture: Shutterstock

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

New report names the 3 top markets in regional NSW

Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes has increased his investment in Narooma with the purchase of Lynch's Hotel. Photo: Supplied

Hemmes expands Narooma hospitality venture with purchase of historic Lynch's pub

Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes has increased his investment in Narooma with the purchase of Lynch's Hotel. Photo: Supplied

Hemmes expands Narooma hospitality venture with purchase of historic Lynch's pub

Giddy up: Tasmanian property with rich racing history on the market

Giddy up: Tasmanian property with rich racing history on the market

Nick Clark

Tullamore's 'Werona' sells prior to auction for over $900k

Tullamore's 'Werona' sells prior to auction for over $900k

Marian Macdonald

Farm land is selling for record amounts, but not all farmers plan to sell.

Record farm prices spark hefty council rate rises across the Nation

Chris McLennan

Anthony Albanese, with partner Jodie Haydon, started election day in the Melbourne seat of Higgins. Picture: AAP

Albanese says he's slept well as polls tighten, Morrison heads to home electorate

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BANGER ON BREAD: ACM's own Ringer presents The Democracy Banana. Picture: Ash Walmsley

WATCHShould 'democracy bananas' replace sausages at the polling centre sizzle up?

BEST IN CAMPAIGN: A few of our favourite moments from the 2022 federal election.

WATCHGaffes, bloopers and best moments from the 2022 federal election

Pamela Adlon in Better Things.

OPINIONWhich working mother are you? TV's best mums

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese on the campaign trail. Pictures: Facebook, Steve Evans

ANALYSISThe bizarre rituals of the campaign trail

Steve Evans

Australia, Italy, Sweden, the UK, Spain, Portugal and the US are dealing with monkeypox outbreaks

UPDATEDConfirmed monkeypox case in Australia

A still from Everything Went Fine. Picture: Sharmill Films

REVIEWEverything Went Fine a challenging take on end of life

Jane Freebury

Australian Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese listens to former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard speak to the media during a press conference in Adelaide on Friday. Picture: AAP

'He's ready': Gillard seeks the national female vote for Albanese

Finn McHugh
Sarah Basford Canales
Karen Barlow

Zali Steggall has made her mark in Parliament after beating Tony Abbott at the 2019 election. Picture: AAP

OPINIONThe era of minority government is upon us, and we should welcome it

Crispin Hull

Parkes pool and climate still on the agenda for our readers

Parkes pool and climate still on the agenda for our readers

The way you vote will affect young people the most - but those under 18 are without a voice this federal election. Picture: AAP

OPINIONWill you use your vote to uphold the voices of those of us who can't?

Azraf Ezaz, Arshia Rana

PRECIOUS PLACE: Greg Ugle by the ancient rock shelter he says will be impacted by the bridge under the current proposal.

Building bridges, but plan divides

Hazel Bradley

Queenie describes her show 'Blue: The Songs of Joni Mitchell' as a love letter from one melancholy mother to another. Image credit: Kurt Sneddon.

Queenie van de Zandt performs love letter to Joni Mitchell | Photos, Video

Anthony Caggiano

ZEST FOR LIFE: Jazmin Theadora is a Nimbin local legend. Photo supplied.

She made it to the rainbow

Therese Murray

Pre-poll, postal and telephone polling will see many voters avoiding election day queues.

About one in three people cast early vote

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Polls point to a win for Anthony Albanese over the incumbent Scott Morrison.

Election underway as polls open

BANGER ON BREAD: ACM's own Ringer presents The Democracy Banana. Picture: Ash Walmsley

WATCHShould 'democracy bananas' replace sausages at the polling centre sizzle up?

Josh Frydenberg hopes to squeeze out every vote to beat an independent challenge in Kooyong.

Safe seats in doubt as Vic goes to polls

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Anthony Albanese, with partner Jodie Haydon, started election day in the Melbourne seat of Higgins. Picture: AAP

Albanese says he's slept well as polls tighten, Morrison heads to home electorate

Finn McHugh
Dan Jervis-Bardy
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A person in NSW has been fined for importing thousands of drugs used to treat COVID against advice.

NSW, Victoria, Qld add 28,000 virus cases

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Independent candidate Kylea Tink casts her vote at Naremburn in North Sydney.

Strong independent surge in metro NSW

Maureen Dettre
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Police responding to reports of an injured child found the body of a baby at a Melbourne home.

Infant found dead in Melbourne home

Phoebe Loomes
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ADF president Rick Gladigau has described dairy's labour shortage situation as "desperate".

Dairy's labour shortage leaves farmers in despair

SOLD: Lowes Swamp, Tarana, NSW, was sold to a local grazier.

Five NSW farmland sales in a week show few interest rate jitters

Marian Macdonald

A love of horses at Lightning Ridge mounting yard. Photos by Samantha Thompson.

FREEMore than 1500 descend on Lightning Ridge races

John Ellicott

The succulent Jai Ho Tandoori Prawns and, left, the Chilli Chicken accompanied by a plate of super-light basmati ice

REVIEWFull-on flavours and great value

Ian Moore

Roll up for delightful involtini

Roll up for delightful involtini

Naomi Crisante

Naomi Crisante ... food brings the family together. Photo: Morgan Hancock

A cook with a family flourish