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SLICK MOVES: Brent Morgan (right) was a constant threat down the wings for the Parkes Cobras, troubling the Orana Spurs defence with his speed and skill. Photo: Jenny Kingham.

1-1 draw for Parkes Cobras despite first half dominance

Kristy Williams

LOCAL STAR: Laura Rusten aboard You Look Well, who broke through for its first win in start 16 for local trainer Darryl Rusten. Photos: Kristy Williams.

Parkes Harness Racing: Rusten pair bag another winner

Kristy Williams

FOCUS: Dub Rodgers has been spotted on the Parkes Golf Club greens, enjoying a hit. Photo: Jenny Kingham

Bleak day for medal but McGlashan on top

SLICK MOVES: Brent Morgan (right) was a constant threat down the wings for the Parkes Cobras, troubling the Orana Spurs defence with his speed and skill. Photo: Jenny Kingham.

1-1 draw for Parkes Cobras despite first half dominance

SEARCH BEGINS: James O'Keefe addresses the young talents who attended Sunday's trial. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

The hunt is on for the next Central West women's rugby star

Anya Whitelaw

UP FOR THE CHALLENGE: Parkes has a new challenge in the under 18s this season facing sides from Forbes and Cowra. Photo: NICK McGRATH

Juniors' title race will be one the players savour

Anya Whitelaw

No exucses: Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is ready and waiting.

Northern Territory escape turns dreaming into reality

John Rozentals

The strip between the Gold Coast Highway and the Esplanade is the heart of Surfers Paradise. Picture: Supplied

Queensland's golden strip has glitz and glamour

Lydia Roberts

ACT Chief Health Officer Kerryn Coleman. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

People coming from virus hotspots forced into quarantine in ACT

Daniella White

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

GET INVOLVED: Parkes Shire Drought Officer Roger Kitson and local artist Sean Cassidy are calling on Parkes' youth to enter 'The Art of Resilience' competition. Photo: Submitted

WHAT'S ONParkes Shire youth, show how resilient you are through art

Please Support Us: The work we do through the RISEUP strategy and help us connect disengaged young.

Parkes PCYC still ready to support you!

Tim Watts

DOORS OPEN: Forbes heated pool opened to members on Thursday.

Forbes heated pool open to members as restrictions ease

GET INVOLVED: Parkes Shire Drought Officer Roger Kitson and local artist Sean Cassidy are calling on Parkes' youth to enter 'The Art of Resilience' competition. Photo: Submitted

WHAT'S ONParkes Shire youth, show how resilient you are through art

Press play for fun in Parkes these school holidays

Press play for fun in Parkes these school holidays

Newell Highway level crossing upgrade 'Welcome'

Newell Highway level crossing upgrade 'Welcome'

Power of education: Solicitor Paul Ell was just one of the thousands of young people assisted by the Learning for Life program that is supported by VIEW Clubs of Australia. Photo: Supplied.

The club that offers children a view to a better future

Dayle Latham

The path back to a new normal

The path back to a new normal

Emma Brown

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Emma Brown

Power of education: Solicitor Paul Ell was just one of the thousands of young people assisted by the Learning for Life program that is supported by VIEW Clubs of Australia. Photo: Supplied.

The club that offers children a view to a better future

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

TASSIE STUNNER: The views from this gorgeous A-frame beach shack in Tasmania are glorious.

Enjoy the benefits of beach shack bliss

Rochelle Tubb

Tim McKibbin, CEO of the REINSW says consumer's requirements post-COVID-19 will be an interesting space to watch.

Property market now entering unchartered waters

Tim McKibbin, CEO, REINSW

You wish: Eco-house with green heart goes under the hammer

You wish: Eco-house with green heart goes under the hammer

GET INVOLVED: Parkes Shire Drought Officer Roger Kitson and local artist Sean Cassidy are calling on Parkes' youth to enter 'The Art of Resilience' competition. Photo: Submitted

WHAT'S ONParkes Shire youth, show how resilient you are through art

Dark Out There: Directed by Brian Schmalkuche, winning the best drama award at the festival. Photo: Submitted

Newly renovated theatre and a growing membership in 2002

Warwick Tom

BUSY HANDS: Rene Pearson is a new resident to the Southern Cross Village and for the last 10 years has been knitting baby clothes and bonnets for babies in Africa. Photo: Christine Little

Knitting and nattering involves some very special work

Christine Little

GET INVOLVED: Parkes Shire Drought Officer Roger Kitson and local artist Sean Cassidy are calling on Parkes' youth to enter 'The Art of Resilience' competition. Photo: Submitted

WHAT'S ONParkes Shire youth, show how resilient you are through art

GAMBLE: Often the information used in computer prediction software programs can be obtained from the betting pages of your local newspaper at very little cost.

Scamwatch: Fancy a punt? Don't fall for a betting or sports investment scam

Happy planters at the Parkes 2019 National Tree Day event.

National Tree Day planting on hold, but watch this space

Marg Applebee

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'We don't want to put any more pressure on the system': Australia to limit overseas arrivals

Scott Morrison, as with so many leaders around the world, is having to adjust to the reality that the world right now is not as they would have it. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERAs the virus surges, the economy will be back on the meds

That stream of traffic? It's waiting to cross the border. The pub? Now closed through no fault of its own after a confirmed COVID-19 case. The PM.

DIGEST'We are all Victorians now', says the PM

ACT Chief Health Officer Dr Kerryn Coleman and ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

UPDATEDThree new coronavirus cases confirmed in the ACT

Tighter restrictions looming for NSW as cafes, restaurants flout rules

Tighter restrictions looming for NSW as cafes, restaurants flout rules

Kate McIlwain

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Tax cuts could be brought forward, Treasurer suggests

Kirsten Lawson

The last of the flights from Melbourne arrived at Canberra airport on Tuesday before the borders closed again due to COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria. Picture: Karleen Minney

How today unfolded as Australia fights the COVID-19 crisis

Elliot Williams

Australians returning from overseas have been warned they may be affected by limits on hotel quarantine numbers. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Returning Australians warned over caps on passenger arrivals

Sally Whyte

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

BRIGHT SPARKS: DMA'S are, from left, Johnny Took, Tommy O'Dell and Matt Mason. Picture: McLean Stephenson

DMA'S hope COVID-19 doesn't dull glowing stadium rock appeal

Josh Leeson

OUT AND ABOUT: Member for Orange Phil Donato has been out and about in his electorate, and paid a visit to Cindy and Eddie at the Bogan Gate Post Office. Photo: Submitted

Donato: Get out and support local but remain vigilant with COVID-19

Phil Donato

Professor Alison Sheridan

The case for maintaining free childcare - Australia's "Pink Collar Recession"

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Scott Morrison, as with so many leaders around the world, is having to adjust to the reality that the world right now is not as they would have it. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERAs the virus surges, the economy will be back on the meds

Kirsten Lawson

Qantas flight attendant Sara Armbrecht at the Qantas Founders Museum holding two dolls dressed in her minature Qantas uniforms: a Pucci unform worn 1974 to 1985 (left) and the current uniform designed by Martin Grant.

Flights of fashion: Doll collection celebrates century of Qantas uniforms

Geraldine Cardozo

GOOD HEALTH: Dr Michael Mosley has written a new book about coronavirus that includes an entire section dedicated to boosting the immune system.

Michael Mosley: How to boost the immune system

Samara Ross

Reforms for NSW retirement villages.

Retirement village reforms welcomed

Eileen Wood

Man fined $4000 for false Queensland border declaration

Man fined $4000 for false Queensland border declaration

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Supreme Court and County Court trials are again postponed.

Victorian jury trials postponed again as COVID-19 bites

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Southern border closures will be monitored closely as CSU readies for return to term.

CSU re-evaluates campus return in wake of border closure

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SPECIAL SERVE: Mount Langi Ghiran's chief winemaker Adam Louder and Mitchell Harris' John Harris are keen to offer bottles to boost international cancer research in Ballarat. Picture: Lachlan Bence

Love wine? Time to get bidding for a cause

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Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick says the public service will be capped to help save $3 billion.

Qld to cap public service to help save $3b

Tracey Ferrier
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SHADES OF GREEN: Much of NSW might be turning to green, but the risk of drought is still there, the DPI says.

NASA's eyes in the sky showing NSW is turning green

Nadine Morton
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Southern right whale mother and new born calf spotted at Portland. Picture: Bob McPherson

Hey baby! Southern right whale calf spotted in Victorian waters

Jessica Howard
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Soldiers and police check cars on their way through the border cross at Albury. Pictures: NSW Police

Two charged on drug matters as they try to cross border

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Joe Corrigan, Burrumbuttock has split his paddocks into three zones and soil tests each zone every two to three years to inform variable fertiliser rates.

Getting more from soil testing

Olivia Calver
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Upgrading the Telecom tower at Winton, QLD: Photo; Queensland Country Life

Network issues bug the bush

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CL Squires agent Will Claridge, Inverell, with 612kg Hereford cows sold by Thompson Family Trust for 287.2c/kg ($1757.66) at the Inverell prime sale on Tuesday. Photo: RLX

Robust cash cow market

Karen Bailey
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Biofuels: We use a small quantity already, but we could use a lot more.

Electric cars an option, but what happened to biofuels?

Sam Hollier

How to incorporate a water feature into your garden design

How to incorporate a water feature into your garden design

NEEDED: What technology would you like to be compulsory in vehicles? Photo: Shutterstock

Study shows tech delay has a big impact on fatality figures

Mathew Dickerson