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Charity Day to Support Local Farmers: Don’t forget our Charity day on Sunday, November 4 with all proceeds going to Parkes St. Vincent De Paul to distribute to local farmers suffering from the drought.

Around the grounds...

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WINNERS: Ben Evans and Phoebe Potts won first place in the mixed doubles at the Goulburn tournament. Photo: Submitted.

On the road during break

The Ace

LIFT OFF: Brisbane Heat star and one of the world’s biggest hitters Chris Lynn - along with other BBL players - helped to launch the Woolworths Cricket Blast program on the Dish. Photo: Cricket Australia

Woolworths Cricket Blast program lifts off at the Dish | Photos, video

Charity Day to Support Local Farmers: Don’t forget our Charity day on Sunday, November 4 with all proceeds going to Parkes St. Vincent De Paul to distribute to local farmers suffering from the drought.

Around the grounds...

Saturday winners were Judy McCabe (left) and Anita Medcalf (second from right) with Parkes Golf Club Life Members Cliff Cowell and Colleen Flynn.

The slimmest of victories

WINNERS: Rob Hey makes his speech after receiving the winning trophy from Parkes Golf Club Life Member Cliff Cowell. Photo: Denis Howard.

Hey and Brown too strong for large field

Denis Howard

Changed traffic conditions will be in place from Monday, October 16 on Iron Bridge.

Expect delays at Iron Bridge as improvement works begin

Amber Logan and Narda Roussell participating in the 2017 Forbes Running Festival.

Warm up, online entries now open for Forbes Running Festival

Brendan McCool

OVERWHELMED: Kim Lowe at K and H Interiors has received many donations to support the Mega Farm Rescue project.

Help is on the way as one of the biggest farm rescues sets up camp in Forbes

Brendan McCool

Changed traffic conditions will be in place from Monday, October 16 on Iron Bridge.

Expect delays at Iron Bridge as improvement works begin

ROYAL VISIT: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will visit Dubbo on October 17.

Itinerary released for Duke and Duchess of Sussex Visit to Dubbo

Lynn Rayner

OCTOBER MEANS BUSINESS: Parkes business operator Alice Milne from Pink Orchid Cafe and Florist is looking forward to Small Business Month.

October means business as Small Business Month gets underway

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

OCTOBER MEANS BUSINESS: Parkes business operator Alice Milne from Pink Orchid Cafe and Florist is looking forward to Small Business Month.

October means business as Small Business Month gets underway

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

Forefront on the front foot in future proofing Parkes

Recognition: Parkes Jockey Club Secretary Gordon Pritchard and President Mark Ross with the Pritchard Pavilion plaque, in recognition of Gordon's contributions. Photo: File.

Heritage Reborn

Andrew Lotherington

Simply stunning: The amazing, new grandstand was named the Pritchard Pavilion in honour of club secretary Gordon Pritchard's hard work and dedication, and is ready for racing. Photo: File.

The chance to rebuild for a fresh start

Hartland has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate garage-studio. Inset: Peter Garrett

Peter Garrett makes $1.2 million return to Southern Highlands

Lucy Macken

Australians over 55 also need to consider access to services they might need more as they age such as public transport, hospitals, health clubs or community centres.

Planning for your retirement property

Kate Stanton

The Recyclable House in Beaufort was inspired by steel wool sheds, hand crafts and industria. Photo supplied.

Building with our earth in mind

CONGRATULATIONS: Dick is pictured celebrating the milestone with his family. Photo: Supplied.

Dick celebrates 70 year milestone

2hrs ago

John Ducat with his 1941 Matchless G80 and Kaj Nielsen with his 1941 BSA M20. Photos by Jenny Kingham.

42nd Annual Motorcycle Rally | Photos

Geoff Reddich of Launceston with his son, Simon Reddich of Richmond with their 1912 Model T Ford. Photos by Jenny Kingham.

Henry Parkes Museum hosts special guests on Smoke, Rust and Noise Day | Photos

CONGRATULATIONS: Dick is pictured celebrating the milestone with his family. Photo: Supplied.

Dick celebrates 70 year milestone

2hrs ago

ZONE CONFERENCE: Pictured, standing - Albert Penson, Mayor Ken Keith OAM, John Maclennan; seated - Maree Grant, Norma Oliver and Sue Strahorn. Photo: Barbara Watt.

Parkes Red Cross hosts Zone 23 Conference

Sue Strahorn, Zone 23 Representative

On Show: We have a variety of vehicles and our feature vehicles include previous Summer Nats entrants and other speciality vehicles. See you there!

2018 Show and Shine

Jeff McClurg

John Ducat with his 1941 Matchless G80 and Kaj Nielsen with his 1941 BSA M20. Photos by Jenny Kingham.

42nd Annual Motorcycle Rally | Photos

LIFT OFF: Brisbane Heat star and one of the world’s biggest hitters Chris Lynn - along with other BBL players - helped to launch the Woolworths Cricket Blast program on the Dish. Photo: Cricket Australia

Woolworths Cricket Blast program lifts off at the Dish | Photos, video

Geoff Reddich of Launceston with his son, Simon Reddich of Richmond with their 1912 Model T Ford. Photos by Jenny Kingham.

Henry Parkes Museum hosts special guests on Smoke, Rust and Noise Day | Photos

Throwback Thursday – October 2008 | Gallery 2

The way we were Wednesday – October 2001 | Photos

Visitors to the Open Garden received a smiling welcome from Joy Plumridge, Sarah, Jenni and Naomi Field, Kellie Nikolic and Fiona McGonigal.

Open garden raises more than $7000 for rural families | Photos

TOGETHER WE CAN: The team at Ron Dunford Chemist in Parkes during the fundraising morning tea, Sarah Foran, Jenny Leeming, Sara Voveris, Syann Allen, Maddi Williams, Courtney Wright, William McKellar, Jillian Dunn, Kim Potts, Vanessa Woolner Tianna Simpson and Steven Farrell.

Chemist community helps farmers, on their way to hitting their fundraising goal | Photos

Christine Little

TURNING HEADS: Competitors like this scooter rider, James Oxley of Sydney, certainly caught everyone's attention during the Parkes round of the Blunt Side Skatepark Series on Saturday.

‘Unreal’ talent soars at Parkes Skatepark during Blunt Side Skatepark Series | Photos

Christine Little

We need to support our unsung heroes | OPINION

Professor Irene Blackberry

PROBLEMS: Scott Morrison's plan to have jobseekers work for farmers raises more questions than answers. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

PM’s jobs plan oversimplifies a complex issue | OPINION

Zoë Wundenberg

After sunset around Australia, the five bright planets can be seen in the western sky this week. Picture: Museums Victoria/Stellarium

Look up! Five planets align in the night sky

Tanya Hill

SPOTLIGHT: Failings of the aged care industry will come under scrutiny from a Royal Commission.

Advocacy groups applaud aged care Royal Commission news

Eileen Wood

Simply stunned: Michael Palin said he feels "incredibly lucky" to have had such a diverse career, from Monty Python to travelling the world. Photo: John Swannell

Michael Palin: Always look on the bright side of life

Samara Ross

COMMONPLACE: Close to one million colonoscopies are carried out each year.

Colonoscopy stories wanted

Samara Ross

Pauline Hanson could be in hot water over her treatment of former colleague Brian Burston.

Hanson facing possible contempt of Senate

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Liberal Candidate for the Wentworth by-election Dave Sharma is a former ambassador to Israel.

Jerusalem embassy 'by-election posturing'

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Dr Cassandra Goldie hopes a new report into poverty in Australia will spark a government rethink.

More than 3 million Australians in poverty

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Ombudsman Deborah Glass has called a case involving a 39-year-old woman the saddest she's ever seen.

Mentally impaired woman's jailing panned

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Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex walk hand-in-hand at Admiralty House in Sydney.

Royal Sydney tour begins with baby gifts

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Actor John Jarratt will maintain a not guilty plea "all the way", says his lawyer.

Jarratt maintains he is innocent of rape

Sarah McPhee
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Tasmanian minister Sarah Courtney has stood down over her relationship with her department head.

Tas minister steps down over relationship

Ethan James
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Three Libs want asylum seekers off Nauru

Angus Livingston, Daniel McCulloch and Oliver Caffrey
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There are some truly frightful destinations for adrenalin junky travellers.

Five haunted islands to visit this Halloween...if you dare

Outback touring with APT … a Western Australian sunset.

Six highlights in your travel week | 12 Oct

John Rozentals

ROCK: Daddy Cool frontman, Ross Wilson, will perform at Festivale.

Win tickets to experience Tassie’s Festivale

Isabel Bird

DELICIOUS: A diet rich in fresh plant-based produce and marine omega-3s can help reduce inflammation.

Inflammation: the new paradigm for heart disease

Healthshare

Conversation starter: Filling your table with food from one end to the other means guests have to talk to each other and reach over in order to get their food, ensuring conversation flows throughout the meal.

The art of the dining table

Jennifer Birchall

Stackbond is simple to install by carefully laying each paver down by one corner. Keep in mind lines have to be straight, as this pattern will show up any imperfections.

Paving the way to style