Parkes Champion-Post
Thursday, 30 June
Newly renovated duplex in Dalton Street gutted by fire
DEVASTATING: A newly renovated duplex in Dalton Street, opposite Parkes Cellars, was gutted by fire on Saturday morning. Photo: Parkes Fire and Rescue NSW
Christine Little
'Where's the incentive?' NSW budget reignites fire to fight for Parkes maternity ward
STILL FIGHTING: The release of the NSW budget has compelled State Member for Orange Phil Donato to raise the issue of no maternity unit in Parkes again.
Christine Little
What's on
Special time for Boars as they host auctions for new clubhouse and charity
Christine Little
UP FOR GRABS: Lucy Turner and Ben Ryan showing off the new special jerseys the Parkes Boars will be auctioning off in July. Photo: SOPHIE WHITE
More time to get a free flu shot to help boost vaccine numbers
Christine Little
Photos
Pawsome day out at yard dog trials
Christine Little
ON WITH THE JOB: Boyd backing the sheep to encourage them into the race - just one of many scenes of the Yard Dog Trials at the Parkes Showground.
What's on
From Parkes to pro-wrestling: Jackson Goonrey comes home to show us his moves
Christine Little
TURNED PRO: Jackson Goonrey, aka 'Sesh Gremlin' Scott Green, from Parkes - pictured here in a choke hold from a recent event - has loved wrestling since he was a child and at 21 is now a professional wrestler. Photo: LAUREN MOULTON
$3.5 million to build multi-purpose equestrian arena in Forbes
LET'S BUILD IT: Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller with Upper House MP Sam Farraway (back) Deputy Mayor Chris Roylance and council General Manager Steve Loane. Picture: SUPPLIED
Newsroom
Ute driver escapes serious injury after colliding with a train
Newsroom
LUCKY: A train tore the front of a ute a man in his 20s was driving when the two collided near Parkes this morning. Photo: Parkes Fire and Rescue NSW
What's on
'Something different': Turning Tables will be turning heads this Saturday
WHAT A CAST: Christa Radley, Ruth Barnes, Christie Green, Maddison Collits and Shev Brown during their final dress rehearsal on Sunday, which received glowing praise. Photo: FACEBOOK
Christine Little
Mini car but mammoth project for Dubbo mates
Jeff McClurg
ALL WORTH IT: The restoration of this 1970 Mini Minor panel van is complete but that's not the half of it - Vic Allen and Peter Rendall said now it's time for the delivery - a 3000 kilometre journey to Kalgoorlie. Photo: JEFF MCCLURG
Michelle is ours and NSW's Gender Diversity Champion
Newsroom
WHAT A CHAMPION: Michelle Wetherell from Northparkes Mines was presented the Gender Diversity Champion Award at the NSW Women in Mining Awards on Thursday night. Photo: SUPPLIED
Moving with the times: Council's new online request system goes live
Newsroom
AROUND THE CLOCK: Parkes Shire Council's new online customer request system aims to make it easier to access services, report issues and raise requests, around the-clock.
Things to Do
One more week to use Dine and Discover vouchers
MAKE THE MOST OF IT: Sam Farraway MLC has issued a reminder that Dine & Discover vouchers expire next week. Picture: SUPPLIED
Newsroom
Real danger: Almost one in three continue through Red Bend rail crossing
Newsroom
CLOSE: The Acusensus camera captured this close encounter between a train and car at Red Bend. Picture: SUPPLIED
Subscriber
Malicious damage reported in Parkes Shire every 1.7 days
Newsroom
Photos
Pawsome day out at yard dog trials
Christine Little
ON WITH THE JOB: Boyd backing the sheep to encourage them into the race - just one of many scenes of the Yard Dog Trials at the Parkes Showground.
Mayor joins leadership group to push for serious action on climate change
Christine Little
LEADER: Director of the Cities Power Partnership Dr Portia Odell with Mayor Ken Keith OAM at the Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly in Canberra on Tuesday. Photo: SUPPLIED
House prices in descent as rates rise
Colin Brinsden, Aap Economics and Business Correspondent
House price data for June covers the Reserve Bank's second interest rate hike in as many months.
Opinion
Sky-high mortgages, 7.1% inflation, and a 20% chance of recession. How the Conversation's panel sees the year ahead
Peter Martin • 2hrs ago
A survey of the nation's leading economists shows a forecast rise in interest rates and inflation. Picture: Shutterstock

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Sport
Parkes teen will make most of NAIDOC Cup selection
NSW SELECTION: Makayla Sloane, 15 - with her coach Angela Bottaro-Porter - will be among 14 NSW females to play in the inaugural NAIDOC Cup. Photo: JENNY KINGHAM
Christine Little
What's on
Special time for Boars as they host auctions for new clubhouse and charity
Christine Little
UP FOR GRABS: Lucy Turner and Ben Ryan showing off the new special jerseys the Parkes Boars will be auctioning off in July. Photo: SOPHIE WHITE
What's on
From Parkes to pro-wrestling: Jackson Goonrey comes home to show us his moves
Christine Little
TURNED PRO: Jackson Goonrey, aka 'Sesh Gremlin' Scott Green, from Parkes - pictured here in a choke hold from a recent event - has loved wrestling since he was a child and at 21 is now a professional wrestler. Photo: LAUREN MOULTON
Parkes Boars cement top three position in New Holland Cup
Newsroom
PLAYERS PLAYER: Parkes Boar Jason Lowe has had an outstanding 2022 season. Photo: ALLAN RYAN
Poor start costly for Boars second grade
Newsroom
LOSS: Parkes Boars second grade go down 34-14 to Narromine.
Federal Election
Voter disillusionment echoes back 10 years
Lead researchers Dr Jill Sheppard and Professor Ian McAllister. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Hannah Neale
Analysis
Albanese passes the test on new ministry, but it has an important flaw
Doug Dingwall
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces his new ministry on Tuesday. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
'You've struck gold': Labor is back in the winner's rooms
Dan Jervis-Bardy
Anthony Albanese addressed his colleagues inside the Labor caucus room on Tuesday morning. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Listen
Listen
What's the buzz about delivery drones?
Wing general manager Simon Rossi says drones are a more environmentally friendly way to make deliveries. Picture: Laura Corrigan
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Listen
The Roadkill State
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Wildlife rescuer Rowan Wigmore says roadkill should be moved 20 metres from the road to stop scavengers getting hit too. Photo: Paul Scambler
Listen
What happened to Bendigo's Chinese miners?
Laura Carolina Corrigan
More than 150 people carry the Chinese dragon's during Bendigo's Easter parade. Photo: Glenn Daniels
Parkes Elvis Festival
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.
Watch
Yes, Elvis, we remember you: thousands gather for 2022 festival gospel service
GOSPEL SERVICE: Thousands gathered in Cooke Park on Sunday morning.
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.
What's On
What's on
From Parkes to pro-wrestling: Jackson Goonrey comes home to show us his moves
TURNED PRO: Jackson Goonrey, aka 'Sesh Gremlin' Scott Green, from Parkes - pictured here in a choke hold from a recent event - has loved wrestling since he was a child and at 21 is now a professional wrestler. Photo: LAUREN MOULTON
Christine Little
What's on
Special time for Boars as they host auctions for new clubhouse and charity
Christine Little
UP FOR GRABS: Lucy Turner and Ben Ryan showing off the new special jerseys the Parkes Boars will be auctioning off in July. Photo: SOPHIE WHITE
What's on
'Something different': Turning Tables will be turning heads this Saturday
Christine Little
WHAT A CAST: Christa Radley, Ruth Barnes, Christie Green, Maddison Collits and Shev Brown during their final dress rehearsal on Sunday, which received glowing praise. Photo: FACEBOOK
Things to Do
Game on! Local group launches for 2022
Newsroom
WHAT A TURN OUT: Parkes Gamers Group organisers were thrilled to see 14 people attend their first meeting for 2022. Photo: SUPPLIED
What's on
How fine it will be to rhyme in CBD again for reading day
Christine Little
READY TO READ: Some of the hard-working faces behind the Parkes Reading Day every year - Rhonda Brain (creative director), Shonel Redfern (Paint Parkes REaD committee member), Barbie Bates (executive director) and Robyne Harrison (NSW PTTR coordinator). Photo: SUPPLIED
Recommended
Victoria's historic towns and iconic sights by train and luxury coach
Emma Brown
Last chance to win a cruise - enter now
Dayle Latham
TRAVEL IN STYLE: Discover the Arabian Peninsula in luxury with Emerald Cruises' Emerald Azzurra yacht. Photos: Supplied
Aussies' ticket to huge multi-million dollar jackpots
This $192 million tax-free jackpot offers one Aussie the chance to take out the title of 'Australia's biggest lotto win, ever'.
How Aussies can cash in on world's biggest lottery draws
A sun-kissed cruise of the islands of Hawaii
PropertyReal Estate View
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
Jack Needham
Hemmes expands Narooma hospitality venture with purchase of historic Lynch's pub
Ben Smyth
Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes has increased his investment in Narooma with the purchase of Lynch's Hotel. Photo: Supplied
Giddy up: Tasmanian property with rich racing history on the market
Nick Clark
Photos and Video
Photos
Pawsome day out at yard dog trials
ON WITH THE JOB: Boyd backing the sheep to encourage them into the race - just one of many scenes of the Yard Dog Trials at the Parkes Showground.
Christine Little
Photos
From the sidelines: Footy fans enjoy a day of friendly rivalry
Christine Little
GO TEAM: Proud supporters all rugged up at the footy, back - Billie and Ned Townsend with Kauren and Trevor Krause; front - Jock, Margo and Frankie Townsend, Duke Krause, Holly Townsend, Garney Krause and Zali Sinclair.
Photos
Chilly long weekend doesn't deter racegoers attending picnics
Christine Little
SOCIAL HIGHLIGHT: Kylie Bell, Megan Morrison, Brianna Cotterill, Gai Smith, Erika McNaughton, Elissa Gillingham and Kiarna Ryman were spotted at this year's Parkes Picnic Races.
Photos
Stunning fashions at races, Miss Priscilla now also our elegant lady
Christine Little
OUR WINNERS: The 2022 Parkes Picnic Races Fashions on the Field winners are Stylish Man Baden Wakefield, Elegant Lady Ashleigh Smith, Millinery Deb Parish and Best Dressed Couple Ian and Carmel Hatherley.
Watch
Teachers, nurses, transport workers strike across NSW in week of heavy industrial action
Bec Pridham
WEEK OF DISRUPTIONS: There will be a wave of industrial action this week by train drivers, teachers, nurses and midwives. Picture: AAP
Comment
Palliative care a priority: Matters of State with Phil Donato MP
WE NEED DEDICATED SERVICE: Palliative patient the late Toney Fitzgerald in his final weeks of life, shared his palliative care experiences with Phil Donato. Picture: SUPPLIED
Member for Orange Phil Donato
Opinion
Sky-high mortgages, 7.1% inflation, and a 20% chance of recession. How the Conversation's panel sees the year ahead
Peter Martin • 2hrs ago
A survey of the nation's leading economists shows a forecast rise in interest rates and inflation. Picture: Shutterstock
Real Australia
'Not in my sky': Drone delivery service backlash
Laura Carolina Corrigan
Nev Sheather headed up Bonython Against Drones which went head to head with Wing delivery drones. Picture: Laura Corrigan
Stories fromThe Senior
Secret exercise most men neglect
ACTION STATIONS: Regular pelvic floor exercise can have pleasurable results.
Do make a fuss over violence
Hazel Bradley
SURVIVOR: Wendy with dog Maisie, who along with husband Tim, provided much support through the years of Bradley Edwards's trial
'I named my tumour Hitler'
Therese Murray
AMBO AND SURVIVOR: Noel O'Mara with his wife Kate.
National
House prices in descent as rates rise
House price data for June covers the Reserve Bank's second interest rate hike in as many months.
Colin Brinsden, Aap Economics and Business Correspondent
Opinion
Sky-high mortgages, 7.1% inflation, and a 20% chance of recession. How the Conversation's panel sees the year ahead
Peter Martin • 2hrs ago
A survey of the nation's leading economists shows a forecast rise in interest rates and inflation. Picture: Shutterstock
CBA raises fixed mortgage rates by 1.4pc
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has raised its fixed mortgage rates by 1.4 per cent.
Qld to expand ban on single use plastics
Nick Gibbs • 14m ago
Disposable coffee cups may be phased out as part of Queensland's plastic reduction program.
'Long way to go' in train fight: RTBU
25m ago
Sydney commuters are in for a "messy day" as the rail union pushes ahead with industrial action.
Stories fromThe Land
Madness prevails in 'glorious march' to renewables
John Carter says Germany has spent more than $743 billion creating wind and solar power sites since the year 2000. Photo by Shutterstock/Rudmer Zwerver.
John Carter • 1hr ago
Chilly temperatures, but rain on the way | Weather In Focus
Ben Domensino, Weatherzone • 2hrs ago
The lowest temperatures in many areas were observed on Tuesday morning this week.
Updated
UPDATE: More biosecurity zones created as Varroa Mite affected area broadens
EYE OUT: The NSW DPI is asking beekeepers to monitor their hives to help with the response to the Varroa Mite incursion. Photo: Igor Chus/Shutterstock
Life & Style
Current market turbulence has a silver lining for seniors
Good news for seniors with the age pension cut off points and the deeming rate thresholds increasing from July 1. Picture: Shutterstock.
Noel Whittaker
Camping through a blackout with the 12V and USB devices
Sam Hollier
With efficient devices you don't need much power to run essentials. Photo: Shutterstock
Export restrictions push up food prices
Liv Casben
The latest ABARES report shows food prices have increased 65 per cent in the past two years.
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