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Three in four families kept kids at home due to COVID-19

Three in four families kept kids at home due to COVID-19

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It's a roller coaster ride for global sport as coronavirus restrictions ease

DIGESTIt's a roller coaster ride for global sport as coronavirus restrictions ease

Queues at the Woden Centrelink in March after the coronavirus lockdown came into effect. Picture: Karleen Minney

JobKeeper inspires optimism, ANU survey finds

Australian National University reported a $225 million hit to its budget due to revenue loss and unforeseen spending during the pandemic. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

EXPLAINERHow are universities being affected by the coronavirus crisis?

Battle for the remote resumes as NRL re-enters our lounge rooms

DIGESTBattle for the remote resumes as NRL re-enters our lounge rooms

Gavin Stone

Lines outside Woden Centrelink in March: The jobactive caseload has increased from around 630,000 on February 29 to more than 1.3 million on May 7. Picture: Karleen Minney

Jobactive providers paid lump sum in anticipation of COVID-19 unemployment surge

Katie Burgess

DROP: Wildlife organisations across the country recorded fewer injuries and wildlife deaths during lock-down but are already noticing an increase as restrictions ease.

Roadkill numbers down but ... the respite is almost over

Kate Benson

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe appearing before the committee. Picture: Parliament House video feed

Reserve Bank boss urges government to keep spending

Kirsten Lawson

Parkes veterans golf competition to return

Parkes veterans golf competition to return

All you need to know as the NRL kicks off - again

All you need to know as the NRL kicks off - again

Joshua Bartlett

The Storm's Nelson Asofa-Solomona is tackled by the Raiders defence during last season's NRL Qualifying Final match at AAMI Park. The two premiership contenders clash again on Saturday night. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

OPINIONBring on the blockbusters: NRL is back

Laurie Daley

Parkes veterans golf competition to return

Parkes veterans golf competition to return

There is a renewed push from the usual suspects to switch the AFL grand final to a night game at the MCG despite a thumbs down from footy fans. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

OPINIONShorter games short-change the fans

Rohan Connolly

Tight finish to weekly competition

Tight finish to weekly competition

Old Montreal. Picture: Shutterstock

Montreal vibrant, fascinating any time of year

Laurie Hertzel

An aerial view of White Cliffs' pockmarked landscape. Picture: Destination NSW

Gem in the landscape of lost hope

Tim the Yowie Man

The University of Cambridge has its roots in the early 1200s, when scholars fled "hostile townsmen" in Oxford. Pictures: Shutterstock.

Take a step into Cambridge University

Lydia Roberts

HISTORIC: Taylor Rodriguez will be the headline act at next year's Parkes Elvis Festival.

WHAT'S ONFeature act makes history and will have fans 'All Shook Up'

HISTORIC: Taylor Rodriguez will be the headline act at next year's Parkes Elvis Festival.

WHAT'S ONFeature act makes history and will have fans 'All Shook Up'

Sebastian dances a tooth loose! Parkes unites in fundraising efforts

Sebastian dances a tooth loose! Parkes unites in fundraising efforts

Sebastian dances a tooth loose! Parkes unites in fundraising efforts

Sebastian dances a tooth loose! Parkes unites in fundraising efforts

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR: About 25,000 fans still turned out for the 28th Parkes Elvis Festival despite the devastating bush fires and drought in NSW. Photo: Michael Samson

Dust storm to moving tributes and initiatives, 2020 festival one to remember

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR: About 25,000 fans still turned out for the 28th Parkes Elvis Festival despite the devastating bush fires and drought in NSW. Photo: Michael Samson

Dust storm to moving tributes and initiatives, 2020 festival one to remember

Parkes youth to illustrate resilience in times of crisis using creative arts

Parkes youth to illustrate resilience in times of crisis using creative arts

Parkes Shire libraries to re-open on June 1

Parkes Shire libraries to re-open on June 1

Parkes COVID-19 testing clinic.

COVID-19 testing at Parkes

Parkes youth to illustrate resilience in times of crisis using creative arts

Parkes youth to illustrate resilience in times of crisis using creative arts

Changed traffic conditions on The Escort Way and Henry Parkes Way

Changed traffic conditions on The Escort Way and Henry Parkes Way

Senior Constables Lisa Pearson and Nick White.

Parkes police set to Shave to Save

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Emma Brown

COMMITMENT: The team at Export Finance Australia offers financial expertise and solutions that will drive sustainable growth to benefit both the nation and its partners. Photo: Export Finance Australia

Finance solutions to help Aussie exporters during COVID-19

Making a difference: Natasha Bull and her grandmother Evelyn Berg.

Family affair: The united front of women with passion for supporting kids in need

Rosie Ryan

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Emma Brown

Finding a driving instructor who is the right fit for you

Finding a driving instructor who is the right fit for you

Real estate restrictions lifted in NSW

Real estate restrictions lifted in NSW

Ruth Lewis

Sold: 71 Laurel Avenue, Chelmer just sold for $2,075,000. Photo - McGrath Estate Agents.

Selling more than listing

DOUBLE BAY HOME: Jurassic Park star Sam Neill sells his four-bedroom home.

Star sells at auction

DAMAGING: Promoters of pyramid schemes often make claims like 'this is not a pyramid scheme' or 'this is totally legal'.

Scamwatch: don't be on the bottom of a pyramid scheme

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Just for kids: Engineering Bingo!

Just for kids: Engineering Bingo!

Joanne Crawford

You can be social and still be safe

OPINIONYou can be social and still be safe

Jessie Mitchell

DAMAGING: Promoters of pyramid schemes often make claims like 'this is not a pyramid scheme' or 'this is totally legal'.

Scamwatch: don't be on the bottom of a pyramid scheme

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Making 'me time' an oasis

Making 'me time' an oasis

Gary Bentley

Just for kids: build your own Viking helmet

Just for kids: build your own Viking helmet

Joanne Crawford

Send me back Saturday - Anzac Day 2010

PHOTOSSend me back Saturday - Anzac Day 2010

Flashback Friday - April 2010 | Gallery 4

PHOTOSFlashback Friday - April 2010 | Gallery 4

LET THEM RING: Michael Lynch from the Holy Family Catholic Church has suggested churches with bells to ring them on Thursday evenings, from 6pm-7pm.

WHAT'S ONRing the bells: Parkes churches chime-in to say they're thinking of us all

Send me back Saturday - April 2010 | Gallery 3

PHOTOSSend me back Saturday - April 2010 | Gallery 3

SPREADING JOY: Mother and daughter Kristy and Pascal Berry have been creating chalk street art to bring some joy to families as they spend their days in isolation. It took them two hours to draw Judy Hopps from Zootopia on Sunday.

PHOTOSChalk street art brings joy to community during isolated times

Christine Little

Eggsellent haul: Pip Snow's impressive haul from the Easter Bunny.

PHOTOSEggsquisite: how Parkes residents spent Easter at home in 2020

Send me back Saturday - to the Tullamore Irish Festival in 2010

PHOTOSSend me back Saturday - to the Tullamore Irish Festival in 2010

Christine Little

Michael May and Ben Gumbleton of Newcastle band Boo Seeka.

Ben Gumbleton on "phase two" of Boo Seeka

Lisa Rockman

Phil Donato with Police Association representative Adam Piffarelli.

Better safety measures needed for COVID-19 frontline workers says Donato

Rumours can cause fractures in community during troubled times, says reader | Letters

Rumours can cause fractures in community during troubled times, says reader | Letters

Fewer days in the office doesn't necessarily mean fewer goals accomplished. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONA four-day working week could be the shot in the arm post-coronavirus tourism needs

Jarrod Haar
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50 YEARS: Doreen Nash, an inaugural member of the Parkes Day VIEW Club, celebrated 50 years' membership at the Coachman Hotel on March 3. Photo: Christine Little

Doreen a Parkes Day VIEW Club member for 50 years

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

LADY OF THE HOUSE: Miriam Margolyes as Aunt Prudence in Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, in cinemas nationally from February 27.

Dear Prudence comes out to play for unstoppable Miriam

Geraldine Cardozo

A building company has been fined after a worker was killed in a wall collapse at a site in Sydney.

Company fined over fatal NSW wall collapse

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Should you be wearing a face mask?

Should you be wearing a face mask?

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Prison officers had to move a dangerous driver into another room to cool down during his sentencing.

Vic driver threatened to 'destroy things'

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Galleries, eateries, pubs and regional towns are preparing for visitors keen to get out and about.

Aussies looking good to relax virus laws

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Mental health experts say the lifting of coronavirus restrictions may be challenging for some.

End of isolation not all beers and brunch

Carly Waters
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The plan proposes better utilisation of available areas to expand and grow the aquaculture industry.

Bold outline for future of Aust seafood

Robyn Wuth
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Winemaker Tony Winspear at Balgownie Winery. Picture: BRENDAN MCCARTHY

Winemakers adapt and innovate despite restrictions

Nicholas Nakos
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Benedict Kearney will spend at least 20 months in jail for carjacking a woman and biting police.

Psychotic underwear carjacker is 'ashamed'

Karen Sweeney
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DEVASTATING LOSS: The iconic Sugar Pine Walk trees destroyed in the Dunns Road bushfire this summer. Picture: Forestry Corporation

Devastation as charred Sugar Pine Walk trees to be torn down

Daina Oliver
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UNCERTAIN TIMES: Western Ranges Motorcycles' dealer principal Steve Lukas believes Honda's decision had been on the cards for some time. Photo: Peter Hardin 280520PHB019

Dealers hold onto hope for the future of quad bike sales

Billy Jupp

Angullong vineyard's Heidi and Ben Crossing are delighted that the ban on regional travel is being lifted that will bring more customers to the cellar door at Millthorpe near Orange.

Doors open on regional trips after COVID lockdown

John Ellicott

Only the bare necessities are needed for winter planting

Only the bare necessities are needed for winter planting

John Gabriele

GET IT IN ORDER: Have room to move around safely, and know where everything is.

Get your workspace organised for your DIY vehicle project

Sam Hollier

NOW: Dark appliances set the tone for the choice of cabinetry finishes in this kitchen.

How to choose the right colour palette for your new kitchen