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Free TAFE courses during COVID-19 pandemic. Picture: Adam McLean

Free TAFE courses to up-skill people through the coronavirus crisis

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BIG HIT: Studio 152 owner Celeste Bates has no income anymore and sex workers who rented from her are also suffering because of COVID-19. Picture: Scott Gelston

Sex worker demand not drying up in pandemic

Deputy Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly, who has called on everyone to sign up to flutracker.net. Picture: Sitthixay DItthavong

Young people warned 'this is not just an old person's disease'

CAN YOU HELP? Orange MP Phil Donato is calling on his electorate to make much-needed medical equipment for NSW.

Donato calls on businesses to make supplies amid fight against COVID-19

Princess in Port: The Ruby Princess docked at Port Kembla on Monday. Photo: Robert Peet.

Ruby Princess docks for 10 days in South Coast NSW port

Lisa Wachsmuth

Industrial Relations Minister Christian Porter. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

IR changes the only 'guaranteed' way to deliver subsidies, save jobs

Doug Dingwall

Data on coronavirus cases will be updated each day as a dashboard by the federal government. Picture: Australian Government

Government rolls out new public coronavirus data

Andrew Brown

Communications MInister Paul Fletcher has today announced critical funding for public interest journalism in COVID-19. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Government releases $5m in funds to help regional publishers through COVID-19 crisis

Lisa Wachsmuth

Quinnessential exercise: NRLW star Talesha Quinn, fiance Connor O'Neil, son Finn, daughter Lucca and dog Georgie after a training session.

Parkes NRLW star leading from the front during self-isolation

Kristy Williams

MAKING WAVES: Matty Price (14) from Parkes has returned from his second NSW Country Swimming Championships with one gold, two silver and a bronze. Photo: Submitted

Medal haul for Matty as he swims among the best swimmers in the state

Christine Little

US President Donald Trump has held a phone hook up with leaders of the country's pro sports leagues.

Trump in talks with US pro sports leaders

Tim Reynolds

Quinnessential exercise: NRLW star Talesha Quinn, fiance Connor O'Neil, son Finn, daughter Lucca and dog Georgie after a training session.

Parkes NRLW star leading from the front during self-isolation

As many as 13 of Germany's top soccer clubs are facing financial meltdown as coronavirus stops play.

Top German soccer clubs face bankruptcy

Patty Mills visited the south coast earlier this year to visit fire-affected regions. Picture: Luke Currie-Richardson

'I felt helpless': Patty Mills on bushfires, Olympics and coronavirus isolation

Chris Dutton

Inhabitants of the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary near Brisbane are keeping viewers entertained. Pictures: Supplied

A whole world at your fingertips

Michael Turtle

The sprawling Q-Station occupies a prominent position on Sydney's North Head. Pictures: Supplied

Q-Station reinvents itself for total self-isolation

Tim the Yowie Man

The target: Youngsters of Kenyas Masai Mara.

Lessons in luxury and responsible tourism

John Rozentals

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

CAN YOU HELP? Orange MP Phil Donato is calling on his electorate to make much-needed medical equipment for NSW.

Donato calls on businesses to make supplies amid fight against COVID-19

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'

ESSENTIAL: Red Cross promotions volunteer Jim Griffiths said the blood service has had a very high cancellation rate because of the pandemic. Photo: Christine Little

WHAT'S ONYou can leave the house to give blood: Mobile van in Parkes this week

Christine Little

CAN YOU HELP? Orange MP Phil Donato is calling on his electorate to make much-needed medical equipment for NSW.

Donato calls on businesses to make supplies amid fight against COVID-19

Cr Ken Keith OAM, Mayor of Parkes and Angela Wilson, President of the Central West Autism & Special Needs Awareness Group, at last years Blue Dish fundraiser.

No Blue Dish? No worries: Autism awareness month still crucial for Parkes

Kristy Williams

The Parkes Showground grandstand has had important safety updates to combat dry rot. Photo: Christine Little.

WHAT'S ONA matter of 'wait and see' to see if Parkes Show goes ahead

Kristy Williams

Elvis Tribute Artist Damian Mullins officially opened the Broadway Hotel at this year's Elvis Festival. Damian is pictured congratulating owner Terry Rowney.

Parkes' Iconic Broadway Hotel open and in full swing

Parkes business looking forward to an exciting future

Parkes business looking forward to an exciting future

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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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Elvis Tribute Artist Damian Mullins officially opened the Broadway Hotel at this year's Elvis Festival. Damian is pictured congratulating owner Terry Rowney.

Parkes' Iconic Broadway Hotel open and in full swing

Take a chance: Get your costumes ready and your dancing shoes on, it's time for the 2019 Trundle ABBA Festival. Photo: File.

Festival continues to grow

Taylor Jurd

Fresh Fashion: It's not all about flares, any ABBA song can provide inspiration for some creative costumes including these amazing fashionistas. Photo: File.

Ready to get down for a good time

OPTIONS: Contact your real estate agent or landlord to discuss your options if you are struggling to pay your rent. Photo: Shutterstock.

Industry to put tenants first: REIA president

CO-OPERATION: With over 3.3 million rental properties across the country, banks, real estate agents and landlords will all need to work together to help a huge number of tenants to keep a roof over their heads.

No evictions for next six months

Ruth Lewis

MILESTONE: Dubbo couple Taylar Osborne and Jack Browne and seven-month-old daughter Hollie Browne celebrate the purchase of their first home with real estate agent Adam Wells. Photo: SUPPLIED

How a young dad achieved his home ownership dream

Faye Wheeler

COMMUNITY-FOCUSED: Isabel Orange, who sadly passed on March 17, joined the Parkes Bridge Club in the late 90s, serving as president and on the committee for a number of years. Photo: Submitted

Isabel always put her community first and was loved by all

Bev Laing

Don't despair: we have some ideas to beat the self-isolation boredom.

Surviving self-isolation: help is at hand

Joanne Crawford

Flashback Friday - April 2010 | Gallery 1

PHOTOSFlashback Friday - April 2010 | Gallery 1

COMMUNITY-FOCUSED: Isabel Orange, who sadly passed on March 17, joined the Parkes Bridge Club in the late 90s, serving as president and on the committee for a number of years. Photo: Submitted

Isabel always put her community first and was loved by all

It's possible to balance life's ups and downs

It's possible to balance life's ups and downs

Gary Bentley

Keep children safe from scams during COVID-19

Keep children safe from scams during COVID-19

Flashback Friday - April 2010 | Gallery 1

PHOTOSFlashback Friday - April 2010 | Gallery 1

Flashback Friday - March 2010 | Gallery 3

PHOTOSFlashback Friday - March 2010 | Gallery 3

IMPRESSIVE: Parkes Aldi's new, modern look includes redesigned shelving, expanded wooden produce bays, as well as extended energy efficient chillers.

PHOTOSResidents flock to Parkes Aldi as it reopens after store makeover

CHAMPS: The Summer 6 winners were Grip It - Peter Magill, Mark Wright, Troy Thomson, Jarrod Kemp, Peter Bristol and Paul Thomas.

PHOTOSEngine powers cyclinders at the Wright time in stableford

THREE CHEERS: Andrew Francis, Janene Dwyer, Allan Blatch and Craig Smith congratulated Lindy Farrant on her retirement on Saturday.

PHOTOSFitting farewell to PECC director after 33 years on the job

Christine Little

GONE: Nine-year-old Chloe Mudiman braved the shave on March 11 and has now raised more than $2400 for the Leukaemia Foundation.

PHOTOSChloe braves the shave and quadruples original fundraising goal

Christine Little

Flashback Friday - March 2010 | Gallery 2

PHOTOSFlashback Friday - March 2010 | Gallery 2

Introverts rise: this is your time to shine

Introverts rise: this is your time to shine

Tracey Fairhurst

Vicki Seccombe, Business Chamber.

Support for local business in a rapidly changing environment

Vicki Seccombe

Phil Donato with Parkes Christian School Principal Glen Westcott

Matters of State with Phil Donato

MASSIVE: Quite unlike anything we've ever faced before, the effects of the coronavirus pandemic will last a long time.

OPINIONThe long-term effects of coronavirus will be far reaching

Zoë Wundenberg

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

Migrant workers left without jobs should go home, according to the federal government.

Push to include migrants in wage subsidies

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Moves to keep people on remand out of prison have shaken NSW's domestic violence victims.

NSW bailing of DV offenders alarms victims

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Professor Paul Kelly says coronavirus control measures are leading to a slowdown in new cases.

Peak of virus spread may be behind us

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The latest snapshot of COVID-19 cases, measures and impacts.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

The Ruby Princess is linked to hundreds of COVID-19 cases and 12 deaths across Australia.

NSW coronavirus death toll rises to 19

Dominica Sanda and Jodie Stephens

Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has not ruled out locking down cities or regions amid COVID-19.

Five virus cases in Tas hospital outbreak

Ethan James

A Victorian learner driver who was practising her driving has been fined for flouting virus rules.

Vic L-plater fined for virus rules breach

Christine McGinn, Carly Waters

Victoria's transport Protective Service Officers will bolster police during the coronavirus crisis.

PSOs to help Vic police tackle virus

Carly Waters

Royal Far West Occupational Therapist, Billie Newton doing a Telecare session with a child in Cobar. Royal Far West say their clinicians work hard to make their online sessions just as engaging as their face-to-face programs. Photo supplied.

Business as usual for Royal Far West

Olivia Calver

Karrawendri Pty Ltd, Ebor sold 42 Angus vealer steers, five to seven months, weighing 202kg for $1075/hd, making 552c/kg. Photo - AuctionsPlus.

Steers to $1730 in AuctionsPlus sale

Olivia Calver

Picture: Jessica McLaughlin

Toilet paper strewn across highway after truck crash

Jessica McLaughlin

What to consider when you're building a home for the future

What to consider when you're building a home for the future

EXPERIENCE: Webcams can bring you up close and personal with animals.

Venture into the world of the wildlife voyeur with webcams

Lyndell Whyte

ROOM WITH A VIEW: The Kangaroobie home is positioned to make the most of the stunning vista. Photos: John Madden

House on a hill has a view to cherish