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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

UNITED FRONT: Parkes will be back in the men's Premier League Hockey competition in 2019. Photo: JENNY KINGHAM

Parkes poised for Premier League return as ‘grand plan' begins to take shape

Nick McGrath

Marcus Stoinis took centre stage as the Stars won their BBL Melbourne derby with the Renegades.

Finch slump continues, Stars win BBL derby

Michael Ramsey

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

LIFE-SAVING: The Parkes Dragon Boat Club is among six clubs from Parkes to receive $1115 in purchasing a defibrillator. Photo: Submitted

Six sport clubs in Parkes receive funds for life-saving equipment

Simply the Best: Lorraine Heald has tirelessly made these bunny Awards for our Golf Club over that many years that even she cannot remember.

She’s simply the best

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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

Elvis impersonator Hamid Rashidifar proposed to Minoo Tofighi on the main stage during the Elvis look-a-like competition on Saturday and she said yes! Photo: JENNY KINGHAM

The King proposes to his queen on stage at Parkes Elvis Festival

Elvis impersonator Hamid Rashidifar proposed to Minoo Tofighi on the main stage during the Elvis look-a-like competition on Saturday and she said yes! Photo: JENNY KINGHAM

The King proposes to his queen on stage at Parkes Elvis Festival

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

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

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

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

Relive the 2019 Parkes Elvis Festival | Videos, photos

Barbara Watt
Grace Ryan
Nadine Morton
Sahil Makkar

SPECIAL FEATURE: Phil Emmanuel's two prodigies Jamie Bryen (left) and Dean Ray (right) will appear on Saturday night. They're pictured with Phil and Robbie Bostock.

Phil Emmanuel tribute show to feature his two prodigies

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

A Wonderful Year: For more information, go to our website at centralwestlachlanlandcare.org, facebook, twitter or Instagram @cwllandcare or contact our office on 02 6862 4914 or cwllpo@hotmail.com.

Meeting our 2018 goals

Marg Applebee

Can Assist branches from the Central West to the North Coast gathered in Parkes in November for a regional meeting.

Can Assist those in need

Garry Hemming.

Parkes Country Music tunes-in to 2019 with January muster

A Wonderful Year: For more information, go to our website at centralwestlachlanlandcare.org, facebook, twitter or Instagram @cwllandcare or contact our office on 02 6862 4914 or cwllpo@hotmail.com.

Meeting our 2018 goals

A LITTLE DUSTY: Awesome dust storm. We will not forget for a long time, as it coated the town and winds knocking out the power. Photo: Meg Maloney.

Dust storm blows into Trundle for NYE

Jan Ashe and Robin Blunden

Kimmy Raysmith of Canberra won the novice section with her poem All Chook Up.

2019 Parkes Elvis Festival Poets Breakfast | Photos

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

Throwback Thursday – January 2009 | Gallery 3

Ideas on how to be cool

Michelle Haines Thomas

Joint effort needed to help kids with arthritis

Sandra Vincent

High self-control not all it’s cracked up to be

John Malouff

Police are urging people to be wary giving out personal or financial details over the phone. Photo: Shutterstock.

Scammers impersonating police, using arrest threats

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

New research blames governments for mass fish deaths in the Darling River system.

Mismanagement blamed for mass fish deaths

Respite from the heatwave which has blanketed NSW will be short-lived forecasters say.

Parts of NSW cool down after heatwave

Hundreds of protesters have turned out in Sydney urging government to introduce pill testing.

Pill testing supporters rally in Sydney

Supporters of a Tamil family facing deportation have protested outside Peter Dutton's office.

Rallies for Tamil family demand fair go

Codey Herrmann, 20, has been charged with the rape and murder of Aiia Maasarwe.

Melbourne man charged with Aiia's murder

Christine McGinn and Kaitlyn Offer

The father of murdered student Aiia Maasarwe has visited several vigils held in her honour.

Melbourne continues to grieve for Aiia

Christine McGinn and Kaitlyn Offer

Kelly O'Dwyer says it's time to devote herself to her family.

Minister Kelly O'Dwyer quits fed politics

Kaitlyn Offer

Labor has accepted the NSW government's challenge to debate the Murray-Darling Basin crisis.

Blair challenges NSW Labor to water debate

Jodie Stephens

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

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John Rozentals

Wilpena Pound: a natural amphitheatre.

Find yourself in the Flinders Ranges

John Rozental

A flashback to slower travel: Cruise Express’s six-day ‘Great Southern Loop’.

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Lots of benefits: Worms not only munch through a lot of your food waste, but will also produce fertiliser that your plants will love.

Worms help reduce waste

For more recipes see australianlamb.com.au

Try this: Honey, pineapple and chilli lamb leg

Possible tax hikes: If Labor succeeds in making both these changes, a top-rate taxpayer will suddenly find themselves paying CGT of 36.75% – an increase of almost 58%.

Our CGT may be one of the highest in the world

Noel Whittaker