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See the destruction after severe storm rips through Parkes overnight

Christine Little
1hr ago

South Dubbo. Photo: Jennifer Hoar

Wild overnight weather causes damage, works to restore power continue

Nadine Morton
Faye Wheeler
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AMBASSADOR: One of Australia's most highly decorated citizens Allan Sparkes CV, OAM, VA will be Parkes' Australia Day Ambassador this year.

One of Australia's most highly decorated citizens here on Australia Day

NEW OFFICER: Central West Police District Superintendent Chris Taylor (left) and Chief Inspector David Cooper - Officer In Charge Parkes Police Station have welcomed Probationary Constable Rachel Higgins into the fold. Photo: Barbara Watt.

Our new cop is a country girl

Photo: Supplied.

Parkes Elvis Festival allows creativity to flow for Canberra local | Photos

Taylor Jurd
44m ago

HARD AT WORK: Bev Thompson, Sue Maddison and Rona Went allocating floor space to exhibitors. Photo: Supplied.

Showcasing Parkes talent

Lynn Rogers for Quota International of Parkes Inc
1hr ago

Front: Matt Cicchinni. Middle L-R: Councillor William Janet, Cultural Officer Shellie Buckle, Mayor Ken Keith, Councillor Barbara Newton and Kerrie Peden. Back: Sean James Cassidy, Dustin Howearth (Hollywood prop designer), Nathan Kopp (SBS Digital Designer) and Jason Nacho Murchie.

Art Forged In Miscellany

See the destruction after severe storm rips through Parkes overnight

Christine Little
1hr ago

South Dubbo. Photo: Jennifer Hoar

Wild overnight weather causes damage, works to restore power continue

Nadine Morton
Faye Wheeler
44m ago

Throwback Thursday – January 2009 | Gallery 3

Shifting into top gear: Parkes Golf Club professional Ben Gear has high hopes for golf in the region. Photo: Denis Howard.

New pro has big plans for Parkes

Denis Howard

SELECTED: Parkes goal keeper Lee Hodge and player Denise Gersbach have been selected on Australian masters teams to play at the Indoor Masters World Cup in Hong Kong in February. Photos: Submitted

Parkes indoor hockey duo bound for world cup in Hong Kong

Christine Little

More than 50 athletes, coaches and managers have been nominated for the
2018 Parkes Shire Sport Awards.

Here are the prime contenders for Parkes sports’ top gongs | Photos

Shifting into top gear: Parkes Golf Club professional Ben Gear has high hopes for golf in the region. Photo: Denis Howard.

New pro has big plans for Parkes

CLINCHED IT: Welcome Art was first over the line by the length of a nostril hair in the Inland Digital Benchmark 66 Handicap December 2018. Photo: CARLA FREEMAN.

Aussie mini carnival

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PROUD TO BE FROM PARKES: A great day with plenty of media interest for the kids from the bush. Photo: Submitted

Parkes tennis juniors shine in Sydney

The Ace

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Parkes Elvis Festival allows creativity to flow for Canberra local | Photos

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Photo: Supplied.

Parkes Elvis Festival allows creativity to flow for Canberra local | Photos

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FESTIVAL FUN: Relive all the action from the 2019 Parkes Elvis Festival.

Relive the 2019 Parkes Elvis Festival | Videos, photos

FESTIVAL FUN: Relive all the action from the 2019 Parkes Elvis Festival.

Relive the 2019 Parkes Elvis Festival | Videos, photos

BIGGER AND BETTER: The 27th Parkes Elvis Festival saw a record-breaking 27,000 festival fans congregate in town for five action-packed days of live music, special events and more. Photo: Christine Little

Elvis Festival soars as record-breaking crowd flocks to Parkes

BIGGER AND BETTER: The 27th Parkes Elvis Festival saw a record-breaking 27,000 festival fans congregate in town for five action-packed days of live music, special events and more. Photo: Christine Little

Elvis Festival soars as record-breaking crowd flocks to Parkes

FLYING HIGH: These were just some of the sea creature kites that made an appearance at Northparkes Oval in Parkes last Australia Day. Photo: Jenny Kingham

Kites return to Parkes on Australia Day

Christine Little

DAM LEVELS DROP: Level 2 water restrictions are now in effect today across the Parkes Shire.

Level 2 water restrictions now in place across Parkes Shire

AMBASSADOR: One of Australia's most highly decorated citizens Allan Sparkes CV, OAM, VA will be Parkes' Australia Day Ambassador this year.

One of Australia's most highly decorated citizens here on Australia Day

FLYING HIGH: These were just some of the sea creature kites that made an appearance at Northparkes Oval in Parkes last Australia Day. Photo: Jenny Kingham

Kites return to Parkes on Australia Day

More than 50 athletes, coaches and managers have been nominated for the
2018 Parkes Shire Sport Awards.

Here are the prime contenders for Parkes sports’ top gongs | Photos

Garry Hemming.

Parkes Country Music tunes-in to 2019 with January muster

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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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

Have a plan: Get ready for the holidays by knowing what medical help is available in your area and getting scripts filled before going away.

Think about medical help

Elizabeth Habermann

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

Forefront on the front foot in future proofing Parkes

Regional spotlight: Phil Donato MP, the Member for Orange State Electorate, has a strong focus on better rail and roads in Parkes, Orange and the surrounding region. Photo: Supplied.

Standing up for local communities

From the desk of Mrs Claus: Mrs Claus opens her heart to tell the children of the world how she feels about them this Christmas.

A note from Mrs Claus to share the joy

Mrs Claus

WEEKLY COSTS: How does your weekly rent compare to the median cost in your town? Photo: FILE

How does your weekly rent compare to the median cost in your town?

Nadine Morton

Homes sold recently in regional NSW centres.

Regional NSW property hotspots – and what to expect in 2019

ON THE HORIZON: Realtair managing director Peter Matthews says the real estate cliche, ‘location, location, location’ is ever present when water is concerned. Hot spots such as cafe strips and transport services are areas that provide lifestyle to add further value to the water.

Bringing alive your coastal dream

Lydia Roberts

HARD AT WORK: Bev Thompson, Sue Maddison and Rona Went allocating floor space to exhibitors. Photo: Supplied.

Showcasing Parkes talent

Lynn Rogers for Quota International of Parkes Inc
1hr ago

Front: Matt Cicchinni. Middle L-R: Councillor William Janet, Cultural Officer Shellie Buckle, Mayor Ken Keith, Councillor Barbara Newton and Kerrie Peden. Back: Sean James Cassidy, Dustin Howearth (Hollywood prop designer), Nathan Kopp (SBS Digital Designer) and Jason Nacho Murchie.

Art Forged In Miscellany

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: More than 100 family and friends joined Shirley Job to celebrate her 90th birthday on December 29. Photo: Submitted

Shirley Job celebrates 90th birthday

HARD AT WORK: Bev Thompson, Sue Maddison and Rona Went allocating floor space to exhibitors. Photo: Supplied.

Showcasing Parkes talent

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LONG TIME SUPPORT: Shaquille Peachy, Debbie Hewitt and Jarrad Simpson from Currajong Disability Services accept a cheque from IGA's Peter Boschman.

Currajong worthy recipients of funds

Dane Millerd

LOCAL SUPPORT: Rodney Barnes (CWCC President) presented the cheque to Pat Bailey from the Parkes branch of Can Assist. Photo: Supplied.

Car show proceeds aids cancer patients

Jeff McClurg

Amy and Johnny Rathbone of Parkes, are happy to announce the birth of their first child, a daughter, Lettie Margaret Rathbone.
Lettie was born at Parkes Hospital on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, weighing 2940 grams (6lb 5oz) and measuring 53cm.
She is the first grandchild for Robert and Maree Sanders of Peak Hill, and the seventh grandchild for Peter and Jenny Rathbone of Parkes.

Parkes babies of 2018 | Photos

Flashback Friday – January 2009 | Gallery 1

Keith Clarke of Tarcutta celebrated his 70th birthday with Elvis after being drawn to cut the birthday cake in Cooke Park. He is pictured with Cameron Lovering of Forbes, Doug Emerton of Taree and Lyn Jeffery of Burcher, all of whom share the same birthdate with Elvis.

Parkes and visitors celebrate Elvis’ 84th birthday | Photos

GAMES: Scenes from the Dream Cricket workshop at Parkes Public School on November 9.

Dream Cricket workshop a hit for kids around region | Photos

Boys' Night Out: Thomas Fredericks, Bodhi Ashcroft, Harry Kennedy, Xander Macgregor, Dan Fredericks and Kade Ashcroft.

Parkes High’s Christmas Bingo | Photos

What made headlines in Parkes this year?

Parkes year in review – 2018 | Photos

Flashback to the 2009 Parkes Elvis Festival | Part 1

Photo: Supplied.

Parkes Elvis Festival allows creativity to flow for Canberra local | Photos

Taylor Jurd
44m ago

Occam’s razor is instructive in shave saga

Father Brendan Lee

Let’s tackle rural road trauma head on

Professor Pamela Snow

You don’t have to pin your hopes on lotto

Zoë Wundenberg

GET IT RIGHT: Ensuring your seat belt fits properly could prove critical in a crash.

Seat belts: Are you using yours properly?

Professor Kiarash Khosrotehrani.

Cutting off melanoma escape routes

PROSTATE: Research shows some men would prefer to sacrifice survival odds rather than suffer the side-effects of prostate cancer treatment.

Prostate cancer: men trade-off survival for quality of life

Eileen Wood

Gitta Scheenhouwer was fatally run over while cycling in a Chapel Street bike lane at South Yarra.

Man pleads guilty over Dutch cyclist death

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The Liberal party plans to install former ALP president Warren Mundine as its candidate for Gilmore.

Closed door deals won't save us: ex-Lib

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Kindness: Wendouree man Cameron Tougher made national news after his kindness to a man robbing his car. Inset: Federation University adjunct research fellow Dr Lynne Reeder.

Compassion touted as an option as Ballarat residents step up

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Lives in central Tasmania are at risk as firefighters battle more than 50 blazes across the state.

Dozens of Tasmania fires divert tourists

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TEAM EFFORT: Brendan Farrell and a loyal band of volunteers have the big rigs ready to roll out on Thursday for the 2019 Australia Day hay run to Quilpie in Queensland.

Burrumbuttock Hay Runners locked and loaded to help outback farmers

Jodie O'Sullivan
2hrs ago

Hakeem AlAraibi has been held in Thailand since November when he was arrested.

Australia keeps up refugee release efforts

Marnie Banger
2hrs ago

Labor's Bill Shorten says the PM has prioritised an Endeavour replica's trip over health funding.

Shorten takes a shot at PM's Cook 'fetish'

Matt Coughlan

Chris Power with his Triple tail catch. Photos: supplied.

State borders mean nothing to this rare Queensland fish with three tails

Stephen Katte

Back in time: The historic Mary Valley Rattler.

Relive history this Australia Day weekend

John Rozentals

Adventure Bay Retreat: Something special on Bruny Island. Photo: Brad Harris

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Wilpena Pound: a natural amphitheatre.

Find yourself in the Flinders Ranges

John Rozental

BUILT TOUGH: The BeefEater Signature ProLine six-burner built-in barbecue is designed to withstand the tough Australian climate, with all stainless-steel components commercial grade.

Hosting the ultimate Australia Day barbecue

NO SWEAT: If you exercise, especially in the summer heat, you need to drink before, during and after exercise.

Hacks for staying hydrated over summer

HealthShare

Yum: Few people know that insects form part of the natural diet of more common pets, with many canine and feline species of mammal eating bugs in the wild to fulfil their nutritional requirements.

Waiter, there’s a fly in my...dog food