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Chad Porter looks for support in the Spacemen match over the weekend.

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"Gutted" Parkes defeated in semi final derby

Nick Guthrie

YEARS OF SERVICE: Parkes man Eric Miles has devoted more than 60 years to the sport of shooting and the Parkes Gun Club. At age 85, he has officially decided to retire. He's pictured with the Mick Smith High Gun Trophy from the NSW Gun Club on January 12, 1963 and is wearing the ACTA NSW State Mixed Targets Championship sash from West Wyalong Gun Club in 1976. Photo: Barbara Reeves

Shooting great reluctantly retires after giving more than 60 years to the sport

Roel ten Cate

Gabe Goodrick, Joe Tanswell, Jake Magill, Lachy Tassell, Ben Evans

Ranked second in NSW

The Ace

Chad Porter looks for support in the Spacemen match over the weekend.

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"Gutted" Parkes defeated in semi final derby

36 bowlers on the green today...some fantastic bowls played, with special thanks to the hard working greenskeepers.

Not a good day for Bowls on Sunday

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The Magpie players in great form

The Magpie players in great form

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Parkes Elvis Festival Sponsorship and Marketing Coordinator Tiffany Steel, Parkes Mayor Ken Keith OAM, Northparkes Managing Director Hubert Lehman.

Northparkes Mines continues to shake, rattle and roll with Parkes Elvis Festival

Parkes Elvis Festival Sponsorship and Marketing Coordinator Tiffany Steel, Parkes Mayor Ken Keith OAM, Northparkes Managing Director Hubert Lehman.

Northparkes Mines continues to shake, rattle and roll with Parkes Elvis Festival

THE WONDER OF THE FESTIVAL: Parkes Elvis Festival Director Cathy Treasure (centre) was honoured to accept the Regional Tourism Hall of Fame accolade with festival founders Bob and Anne Steel on Saturday night. Photo: Submitted

Second Hall of Fame accolade never too much for Elvis Festival organisers

THE WONDER OF THE FESTIVAL: Parkes Elvis Festival Director Cathy Treasure (centre) was honoured to accept the Regional Tourism Hall of Fame accolade with festival founders Bob and Anne Steel on Saturday night. Photo: Submitted

Second Hall of Fame accolade never too much for Elvis Festival organisers

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED: Parkes Mayor Ken Keith OAM was happy to hop into his famous blue Elvis jumpsuit for a photo with the official Coventry flag on our Henry Parkes Statue. Photo: Christine Little

Parkes joins Coventry's sister cities around the world to fly its flag

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED: Parkes Mayor Ken Keith OAM was happy to hop into his famous blue Elvis jumpsuit for a photo with the official Coventry flag on our Henry Parkes Statue. Photo: Christine Little

Parkes joins Coventry's sister cities around the world to fly its flag

Have Elly and Matt done this before? Photo: FILE.

Central West reality star thrown into spotlight and rumour mill

Grace Ryan

FENCING GOES UP: Last checking in on the progress of the construction of the new dog park at Kelly Reserve on Monday morning, workers had begun erecting the fencing.

Next step in the construction of Parkes' fenced dog park

Christine Little

Great Service: It's a government-subsidised after-school and vacation care program for children from kindergarten to year six.

Have you heard about OOSH?

Tim Watts

Have Elly and Matt done this before? Photo: FILE.

Central West reality star thrown into spotlight and rumour mill

SORTING: Library staff Sandie Ward and Debbie Gould were busy in the non fiction section this week selecting the most popular books that will go to the temporary library and what will stay and go into storage.

Parkes a hive of activity as major projects get underway

BIG TURNOUT: The 2018 field day attracted record attendance to the Central West Livestock Exchange at Forbes. Photo: Submitted

Free harvest road safety field day returns to Central West Livestock Exchange

UP FOR THE CHALLENGE: Forefront Services general manager Anthony Redfern and director Michael Clout.

Forefront on the front foot in future proofing Parkes

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Take a chance: Get your costumes ready and your dancing shoes on, it's time for the 2019 Trundle ABBA Festival. Photo: File.

Festival continues to grow

Taylor Jurd

Fresh Fashion: It's not all about flares, any ABBA song can provide inspiration for some creative costumes including these amazing fashionistas. Photo: File.

Ready to get down for a good time

UP FOR THE CHALLENGE: Forefront Services general manager Anthony Redfern and director Michael Clout.

Forefront on the front foot in future proofing Parkes

Year 3 student Tom Symons shows Principal Regina Goodridge his work on his personal chromebook. Also pictured are Riley Pizzi, Grace Bradshaw and Sophia Goodridge.

The importance of teaching the student, not the class.

Tom Sebo

We may not have been back to the moon since 1969 but the advanced technology of today would certainly have to make for a smoother landing.

Could your mobile phone take you to the moon and back?

Emma Brown
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PROPERTY PRICES: The median cost of buying a home in these regional locations is increasing, a new report shows. Photo: FILE

House prices are soaring across the region: New report

Nadine Morton

REAL ESATE: Looking to invest in the Central West? New data from Suburbanite shows where you should avoid. Photo: FILE

Looking to invest in the Central West? Here's where to avoid

Nadine Morton

THIS IS A DRILL: SES volunteers from across the state will be in Trundle to take part in Land Search Operations training on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August. Photo courtesy of NSW SES Parkes Unit.

Land search operations training for SES volunteers in Trundle

A City 2 Surf: Our Landcare NSW CEO Dr Adrian Zammit. Landcare in the thick of it.

Participate in pink Parkes

Marg Applebee

Parkes is holding Coffee With A Cop on August 19.

Have a cuppa with the police in Parkes on August 19

THIS IS A DRILL: SES volunteers from across the state will be in Trundle to take part in Land Search Operations training on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August. Photo courtesy of NSW SES Parkes Unit.

Land search operations training for SES volunteers in Trundle

Jessica Beck, Briella Stevenson and Jaime Buckman wait at the show rides.

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2019 Tullamore kicks off the shire's show circuit

MANLY DREAMING: Architects Angelo Candalepas and Glenn Murcutt with Royal Far West chief Lindsay Cane.

Royal Far West centre to get a right royal makeover

Throwback Thursday - August 2009 | Gallery 2

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Throwback Thursday - August 2009 | Gallery 2

IN THE RUNNING: The 2019 Parkes Showgirl entrants are Meg Rice, Bec Auld, Emilie Rogers, Brooke Tattersall and Wynona Robinson.

Parkes Show Society hosts dinner to introduce Showgirl and Miss Teenager entrants

ART WORKSHOPS: Some of the young artists involved in the 'To the Moon and Back' workshop - back, Tristan Hanstock, Dani Goodrick, Heidi Parkin, Jesse Woods, Leanne Wilson (Little Art Co) and Genevieve Bland; front, Suzanne Smit, Estella McFadyn, Anabelle van Wyk and Ella Butler.

Go to the moon and back with Apollo 11 art exhibition

Flashback Friday - August 2009 | Gallery 1

Flashback Friday - August 2009 | Gallery 1

NATIONAL TREE DAY: Beth and dad Kieren Deland with Jenson Howard helped to plant 300 trees in Akuna Road on Sunday. Photo: Jenny Kingham.

Beautiful green corridors on National Tree Day | Photos

Marg Applebee

WISE MEN: Nate Reeves, Chayse London, Oliver Schonberg and Abel-Brock Phillips-Thompson were showing their age as Parkes East Public School kindergarten students reached 100 days in class on the last day of Term 2.

Parkes East Public kindy kids showing their age after 100 days at school

Christine Little

Warren Gardiner, Robyn Smith, Kay Gardiner, Dave Swindle, Steven Bateson, Karen Swindle and Kristine Smith.

Photos: Phil Emmanuel honoured with second annual tribute concert in Parkes

Streaking clear: Track specialist Smart Desire at Goulburn. Picture: Goulburn Greyhound Racing Club.

Goulburn kick starts track reconstructions

Peter Davis
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SORTING: Library staff Sandie Ward and Debbie Gould were busy in the non fiction section this week selecting the most popular books that will go to the temporary library and what will stay and go into storage.

Parkes a hive of activity as major projects get underway

Phil Donato (centre) is pictured with Chris Grevsmuhl (left) and Steve Morris (right) of the Brothers 4 Recovery - Drug, Alcohol & Mental Health Charity.

Matters of State with Philip Donato MP, Member for Orange

Philip Donato MP

Disagreement and the dialogue of diversity

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Disagreement and the dialogue of diversity

Father Brendan Lee

Building Bridges to Boorowa volunteer Dick Orchard takes a break from tree planting. Photo: Andrew Scott

Tree change: How one Orchard and an army of volunteers can make a difference

Geraldine Cardozo

Taryn Tottman said the life sentence for murdering her sister and family is "extremely suitable".

Dad never to be free for WA family murders

Angie Raphael

Kookaburras to Mr Whippy. What does Australia sound like to you?

Kookaburras to Mr Whippy. What does Australia sound like to you?

Mental health patients have been found to wait longer for help in hospital emergency departments.

Longer wait time for mental health in NSW

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People outside the Supreme Court of Victoria cheered as Cardinal George Pell's appeal was rejected.

Cheers after George Pell lost his appeal

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Victoria's Court of Appeal has dismissed George Pell's appeal against his sexual abuse conviction.

George Pell loses appeal, remains in jail

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Researchers have discovered that poo transplants could improve koala survival rates.

Poo could save koalas from starvation

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George Pell was appointed Melbourne's archbishop in 1996, the same year he abused two boys.

Timeline of Pell's child sexual abuse case

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George Pell arrives at the Supreme Court of Victoria, Melbourne on Wednesday.

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George Pell loses sexual assault appeal, will remain behind bars

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George Pell has arrived at Victoria's Supreme Court to hear a decision on his conviction appeal.

George Pell arrives for appeal decision

Benita Kolovos
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Queensland climate protesters have denied claims of booby-trapping traffic-stopping devices.

Qld protesters deny 'booby trap' claim

Sonia Kohlbacher
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What didn't snap under China trade tension

What didn't snap under China trade tension

Andrew Norris
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Growers, agronomists and merchants have been heading out into the field to inspect the conditions of canola crops across NSW.

Canola crops in the spotlight

Sam Reichstein
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Cattle market confidence shifts | Market Murmurs

Cattle market confidence shifts | Market Murmurs

KAREN BAILEY

Nowhere epitomises the problems as much as Venice, which attracts 30 million tourists a year to its magnificent canals and bridges.

Top tourism spots crack down as they become victim of own success

Emma Batha, Thomson Reuters Foundation

Impressive: The view from Common Grounds and the historic wooden bridge across the Hunter.

Take time to mosey around Morpeth

John Rozentals

Two monks walk in the Sacred Garden at the heart of Lumbini. Pictures: Michael Turtle

The holiest site you've never heard of

Michael Turtle

Season starts early: Now is the time for residents and land managers to start preparing for the threat of bush fire.

Prepare your home now for bushfires

Cleaning the visible surface above the gum line makes the teeth look superficially clean but will not detect dental disease present below the gum line, and thus provides no medical benefit.

Anaesthesia-free dentistry might be harming your pet

New Life: Timothy and Ina moved from Brisbane to Lower Barrington to grow truffles. Picture: Scott Gelston.

Truffles lure treechangers to Tasmania

Libby Bingham