Parkes Champion-Post
Saturday, 9 December 2023
Warm welcome to Madeline, our new cadet
Madeline Blackstock has joined our team as a cadet journalist.
Service NSW puts out final call for flood support funding
Homes and businesses were devastated by flooding in late 2022. Picture Toll Rescue
Committed to flood recovery one year on: Matters of State with MP Philip Donato
Phil Donato recently met with former Wiggle and founder of Heart of the Nation Greg Page (right) and discussed the need for broader access to lifesaving AEDs. Picture supplied
Opinion
The customer's always ripe, for a rip-off
Garry Linnell
Supermarket companies persist with the myth of self-service checkouts. Picture Shutterstock
Sensitive Content
Whoops! Live anchor caught flipping the bird
Anna Houlahan
Maryam Moshiri gets serious. Picture via BBC News
Recognition 40 years late for Parkes' fire heroes
Christine Little
One of the many frightening scenes of what could have been a very devastating fire at the Mobil fuel depot in East Street on the rail line on May 23, 1983.
Looking at Landcare: the wonder of worm farms
Have you got a worm farm? Makes sure they don't overheat in the hot weather this week! Picture supplied.
Marg Applebee
Special delivery: volunteer tradies install water tanks at flood-hit properties
Robert and Linda Ireland with Ashleigh Sheridan from the Reece Foundation, volunteer plumbers Ali Hassan and James Woolford, and Brian Morton from Rural Aid. Picture supplied
What's on
What's happening in and around Parkes
What's happening in and around Parkes
Newsroom
Toby's opportunity of a lifetime in green and gold
Madeline Blackstock
Toby's opportunity of a lifetime in green and gold
Eugowra's Catholic Church opens this Sunday
Father Dong Nguyen, Tony Toohey and Pat Anderson preparing for Sunday's reopening mass at St John the Baptist Catholic Church Eugowra.
RFS issues fire danger warning with hot, windy conditions forecast
Take all precautions and be prepared with hot weather and increased fire danger for the Mid Lachlan Valley this week. Picture of the recent Staircase Road fire at Cookamidgera by RFS NSW Parkes Headquarters
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas when carnival comes to town
Kyah, Bianca, Arden and Zali Lovett. Picture by Jenny Kingham
Who is Parkes? Exhibition open now and we can all be part of it
Marc Payne, with Pattreeya and Nazzarine, whose stunning portrait has already been made into one of the banners for public display.
If Sir Henry could see how far this town has come: Celebrating 150 years of Parkes
MP Philip Donato, Rosemary Prior and Rose Jones from Parkes and District Historical Society, Mayor Neil Westcott, Parkes and District Historical Society president Bruce Hall and town crier Tim Keith.
Elders, St Vincent de Paul launch Christmas tree appeal
Tiffany with donated presents and ready for your donations to come through the door at Elders Parkes to make sure every child has a present under their tree this Christmas.
Malcolm McAlister has been missing for nearly two weeks
Rebecca Hewson
Malcolm McAlister has been missing for nearly two weeks
Supermarket giant's 'weird' interview request
Jessica Coates
Source: file photo.
Al Pacino plays journalist Lowell Bergman in which film? Take our quiz
Anna Houlahan
Al Pacino plays journalist Lowell Bergman in which film? File pictures

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National
Game Awards 2023: Baldur's Gate 3 wins Game of the Year
Timothée Chalamet presents Game of the Year, Swen Vincke in a suit of armour and Matthew McConaughey introduces his new game 'The Exodus'. Picture via thegameawards/YouTube
Jessica Coates Ayden Dawkins
Pair charged with taking toddler after woman injured
Tara Cosoleto
Two people have been charged with taking a child from a woman allegedly injured by one of them. (Tracey Nearmy/AAP PHOTOS)
Updated
Severe Tropical Cyclone Jasper now category 4 off Australian coast
Anna McGuinness
The Bureau's forecast track map for Severe Tropical Cyclone Jasper as of 4.55 am AEST on December 8. Picture by the Bureau of Meteorology
Cool change sweeps across Sydney after sweltering day
Kathryn Magann and Rachael Ward • 1hr ago
Sydneysiders have flocked to the beach as temperatures climbed to more than 40C. (AP PHOTO)
Crowds bake at Sydney concerts as mercury soars
Kathryn Magann • 2hrs ago
Scorching temperatures are not expected to deter Sydney concertgoers on Saturday. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Toby's opportunity of a lifetime in green and gold
Toby's opportunity of a lifetime in green and gold
Madeline Blackstock
Father time not catching up with this pair yet
Connections after Father Rick after winning the Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase. Picture supplied
Row erupts over AFL, cricket team relocation project
Laine Clark
The government unveiled an artist's impression of the showgrounds stadium during the Gabba rebuild. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Photos
Parkes Tennis creates inclusive spaces with mother, daughter day
The Ace
Suzanne and Marlize Smit, Amy and Claire Butler got together to have some fun on and off the tennis court. Image supplied.
Matildas, 2000 water polo team win Don, Dawn awards
Roger Vaughan
The Matildas, who reached the World Cup semis, have won Sport Australia Hall Of Fame's Don award. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Parkes Elvis Festival
Elvis Festival trio resign but new team steps up to ensure no disruption to iconic event
Event attraction and sponsorship officer Charlotte Lerpiniere, festivals producer Julien Poulson and festivals and events manager Rochelle Livingstone, who had only been in their new roles for a few months, have unfortunately resigned. Photo by Christine Little
Christine Little
Community
ERI disbands, leftover funds to benefit community as a thank you
Christine Little
Marg Klein, Pat Byrnes, Joanne Chatman from Elvis Revival Inc, Robyn Kent, Parkes Can Assist president Sylvia Glendenning, Liz Brown, Julie Burke, Can Assist treasurer Adrianne Brown, Bernadette Boneham, ERI treasurer Michelle Roberts with Ruby Elliott (4). Photo by Christine Little
Watch
Parkes has 'that magical difference' as 2024 festival will celebrate music and spirit of Elvis
Christine Little
Parkes Elvis Festival founders Bob and Anne Steel unveiled the 2024 festival program cover with festival producer Julien Poulson. Photo by Christine Little
PropertyView
Australia's most expensive and cheapest streets revealed
Exclusive
Former Australia cricket captain Ricky Ponting paid $20.75 million for a six-bedroom home on Linlithgow Avenue, one of the country's most expensive streets. Pic: supplied
Jen Melocco
What do you do when your chicks have grown and flown the nest?
Steve Evans
Rachel Lane and Noel Whittaker. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Why Australian home prices continue to rise despite rate increases
Jen Melocco
People have been sitting on their hands and been unwilling to put their home up for sale as interest rates rise says Ray White Commercial Head of Research, Vanessa Rader.
Sneak peek: Inside the beach house tipped to break the Byron Bay record
The home is tipped to break the Byron Bay record of $37 million. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
See inside the Byron Bay house Carrie Bickmore is selling
Jen Melocco
The Byron Bay home is made for outdoor entertaining and summer living. Picture: Supplied
Photos
Longterm superhosts set to sell Australia's 'best nature stay'
Hamish Geale
Gordon Cuff and Susie Aulich have owned The Trig for the past 16 years. Pictures supplied
What's On
What's happening in and around Parkes
What's on
What's happening in and around Parkes
Newsroom
Who is Parkes? Exhibition open now and we can all be part of it
Marc Payne, with Pattreeya and Nazzarine, whose stunning portrait has already been made into one of the banners for public display.
What's on
What's happening in and around Parkes this December
Newsroom
What's happening in and around Parkes this December
What's on
From Bushmans to Parkes: Town name reaches 150th anniversary
The Bushman township looking north from the Square in the 1870s. Photo supplied
Free car seat safety checks in Parkes
It is important to have your child restraint checked regularly after prolonged use and installed correctly before use to ensure safety. Picture supplied
Recommended
Give the gifts that keep on giving with Samsung this Christmas
The Samsung Freestyle Portable Projector makes the cinematic experience mobile, indoors, outdoors or even the outback. Picture Samsung
Rhiannon Veness
Ag pioneers recognised in this year's Syngenta Growth Awards
The winners of the 2023 Syngenta Growth Awards night. Darren Best (not pictured) won second judges' choice. Picture supplied
Five reasons why the Zown app is a must-have for tweens and teens
Elizabeth Habermann
Zown is a safe, positive mobile app for children aged between eight and 14. Picture Zown
How today's evolving retirement villages can benefit seniors and society
Rosie Ryan
Keyton retirement communities foster friendship and fun. Picture supplied
Exploring your over-the-counter pain management options
Paracetamol is one of the most widely used pain relief medicines in the world that is available without prescription. Picture Karolina Grabowska via Pexels
Photos and Video
Parkes pauses to remember on November 11
Photos
Wreath laying ceremony at the Parkes cenotaph. Photo by Christine Little
Photos
Parkes Tennis creates inclusive spaces with mother, daughter day
The Ace
Suzanne and Marlize Smit, Amy and Claire Butler got together to have some fun on and off the tennis court. Image supplied.
Photos
Sister Florence knows how to celebrate turning 100
Christine Little
Sister Florence with her 100th birthday cake at her family celebration on September 3 at the Parkes Bowling and Sports Club. Photo by Christine Little
Photos
Last days of Freaky Friday if you don't want to miss it
Christine Little
Alistair Scott, Serenity Williams and Jade Blinman from Cowra gave a thumbs up for Freaky Friday's opening night on October 20. Photo by Jenny Kingham
Photos
Parkes knows how important a McGrath Breast Care Nurse is
Christine Little
Pink Up Parkes president Carolyn Rice OAM, Parkes McGrath Breast Care Nurse Dianne Green and Cath Littlewood all spoke at the Pink Up Parkes Charity Dinner. Photo by Jenny Kingham
Comment
A one-state Israel-Palestine solution is a bad and dangerous idea
Opinion
A two-state solution is needed here. Picture Shutterstock
Paul Rubenstein
Opinion
Dystopian satire: COP28 conference hosted by petrostate
Ebony Bennett
United Nations environment program executive direct Inger Andersen, COP28 president Sultan Al Jaber, and special US presidential envoy for climate John F. Kerry. Picture COP28
Age of the Dragon
CCP wants less feminism, more babies
Bradley Perrett
It's not just about what's good for Chinese women; they have to do their bit for the country, as productive mothers. Picture Shutterstock
Explore
Book Now
Visit and explore Santiago as part of a luxury cruise
Visit and explore Santiago as part of a luxury cruise
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We're calling it: The world's best revolving restaurants
Tiana Templeman
We're calling it: The world's best revolving restaurants
Take a staircase into Churchill's world at London's hottest new hotel
Ute Junker
Take a staircase into Churchill's world at London's hottest new hotel
Top-notch luxury meets eco cred on this stunning Indonesian island
Top-notch luxury meets eco cred on this stunning Indonesian island
Matt Brace
Two Ways to Go
Battle of the world's best sparkling-wine regions: Champagne v Prosecco
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
Battle of the world's best sparkling-wine regions: Champagne v Prosecco
Found! The most beautiful places to stay in the Blue Mountains
Akash Arora
Spicers Sangoma.
The Big Question: Can long-haul flights with kids be stress-free?
Janet Stone
The Big Question: Can long-haul flights with kids be stress-free?
A gorgeous new hotel has just opened in Athens
A gorgeous new hotel has just opened in Athens
Car Expert
VW Group Australia's new boss says company needs to pick up the pace
Car Expert
VW Group Australia's new boss says company needs to pick up the pace
William Stopford
Car Expert
Q&A with Paul Harris, managing director for McLaren Asia Pacific and China
Anthony Crawford
Q&A with Paul Harris, managing director for McLaren Asia Pacific and China
Car Expert
The sorry state of New South Wales' road network revealed
Jade Credentino
The sorry state of New South Wales' road network revealed
Car Expert
Porsche dealers pushing for petrol Macan stockpile as electrification hits
Paul Gover
Porsche dealers pushing for petrol Macan stockpile as electrification hits
Car Expert
2024 Mitsubishi Triton review: First drive
Paul Maric
2024 Mitsubishi Triton review: First drive
The Senior
"Who are you?" - Don't be scammed by a stranger
Scammers pretending to be from a bank's fraud team are fleecing millions from Australians. Picture Shutterstock
Impersonation scams have fleeced $92 million from us in nine months. Here's how to not be duped.
Staff Reporter
There's an I in independence, says disability advocate
Anne-Mason Furmage won't let her lifelong disability defeat her.
Rowan Cowley
Disability advocate Ann-Mason Furmage. Picture supplied
World War II veteran Reg Chard celebrates 100th birthday
Thousands have heard Reg's stories about Kokoda Track. He has some simple advice to young people.
Staff Reporter
World War II veteran Reg Chard in his home at Villawood, Sydney, NSW. Picture supplied
The Land
Legless lizards and lookouts in Conimbla National Park
Watch
The legless lizard was not prepared to move. Pictures by Rebecca Nadge
Rebecca Nadge • 1hr ago
Watch
Steak, chips and an existential crisis: Food challenges take social media by storm
Layton Holley
Gerogery Hotel publican Norm Carl holds the record for the 1KG steak challenge - eight minutes. Picture by Mark Jesser
Telling stories through photos: Belinda Dimarzio-Bryan's photography goal
'For me, all of my shots need to tell a story...'
Orlander Ruming
Belinda Dimarzio-Bryan's photo of her son trying to feed the ram was chosen as the winner of the National Ag Day competition.
Life & Style
Festive, sustainable decorating on a budget
Decorating a Christmas wreath with slices of dried fruit can smell as good as it looks. Pictures Shutterstock
Alternative and affordable ways to treat your loved ones this Christmas
Amandine Ahrens
A listed guide on the ways you can make Christmas gifts affordable and original this year.
Ho, ho, ho: the definitive gourmet Christmas gift guide for 2023
Karen Hardy
Merry Christmas to all our food mad readers. May you find a gift you like under the tree this year. Picture Shutterstock