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Saturday, 27 July 2024
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Williams gives back to where it all started
Mariah's love for hockey sparked at age three. Image from Mariah Williams facebook
Madeline Blackstock

Celebrate national tree day

Get involved in National Tree day this year. Image supplied.

Schulze's endless HJ47 restoration

Jeff McClurg
Colin Schulze from Bogan Gate with his 1984 HJ47 Toyota Landcruiser.

Man charged after investigation into serious single-vehicle crash

A man has been charged following a single-vehicle crash in the Central West earlier this year.
Property
Top architect designed homes on sale, including one seen on Restoration Australia
Jen Melocco
The view is as stunning as the home design in this property in Cygnet in Tasmania. Pic: Supplied
Knitting with love
Madeline Blackstock
Top L-R: Janet and Lana, Robyn and Kerry and Jane and Sharyn. Bottom L-R: Michelle, Melissa and Wendy and Janelle and Wendy.
Parkes' two new Docs
Dr Saranya Parthiban, Dr Ati Jhajj and Dr Kyaw Oo. Photo by Madeline Blackstock
Businesses don't do enough to protect customers from scammers: Choice
The advocacy group says businesses leave scam victims feeling alone and ashamed.
Eileen Wood
Victims are often given little help after they have been scammed. ACM file picture

Young carers step up as ageing population leads to disability spike

The number of young Australians serving in caring roles is snowballing. Picture from Shutterstock
Disability is on the rise and young people are stepping up to help.
Rowan Cowley

Five groups presented with grants

Newsroom
Cr Marg Applebee and Member for Orange Phil Donato presented five Parkes Shire community groups with grants to go towards events that will benefit the community. Photo by Madeline Blackstock

Parkes Rotary celebrates 85 years

Parkes Rotary Club Board for 2024/2025: Charlie Pecenka, Peter Thompson, David Hughes, President Graeme Hunter, Pam Symonds, Colin Offner and Mark Ritchie.
Redenbach returns to muster
Parkes and District Country Music Association Inc.
Phil Redenbach will be the featured artist for Parkes and District Country Music Association's July Muster on Sunday, July 21. File photo.
Health system is 'breaking' Parkes
Parkes Mayor Neil Westcott and Cr Ken Keith were in Orange recently on behalf of "Parkes' broken healthcare system". Photo by Madeline Blackstock
Andrew Fisher
Parkes ladies are Masters at the game of hockey
The Over 50s hockey team won gold at the 2024 Australian Masters Hockey Championships. Image supplied.

Turbojet engine new addition for HARS

A 1940s Rolls Royce Derwent centrifugal compressor turbojet engine is the newest addition to the HARS Parkes Aviation Museum. Photo courtesy RAFM Hendon.
Hars Parkes Aviation Museum

RAS scholarship for Will

William Gordon.

Get ready for return of Tullamore Show

Brendan McCool
The Tullarmore Show is set to start the show season in the Parkes Shire on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10.

Truman Capote's 'In Cold Blood' was set in which US state? Take our quiz

Anna Houlahan
Truman Capotes 1966 non-fiction novel In Cold Blood was set in which US state? Picture John Downing/Express/Getty Images
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Mother seeks answers for 'heinous' crime

Grace Dudley
Rebekah Porter holding a photo of her daughter Biddy. Picture supplied

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National

Heavenly sight: double meteor shower to illuminate Australia's night sky

Canberra stargazers take in the night sky. Picture Sitthixay Ditthavong
Anna Houlahan
Analysis

How Olympic skateboarding was shaped by 'power and politics'

Dr Indigo Willing
Children skateboarding. File Picture.

Rave into reality: Bunnings to host warehouse dance party

Annika Rhoades
Music duo Peking Duk went viral asking Bunnings to host a rave in one of their warehouses. Picture by Peking Duk/Instagram
Opinion

How the government is Measuring What Matters

Cressida Gaukroger
Areas like safety, health, sustainability, social connection and prosperity can be improved by MWM data. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion

Harris will need strength to survive the 'misogynoir' of this campaign

Blair Williams
Kamala Harris will need nerves of steel to win this election. Picture Shutterstock

Sport

Greyhound racing news from around the NSW regions | July 27

Greyhounds as Pets' 2024 the Winter Adoption Day will be at Gough Whitlam Park in Earlwood on August 18. Picture supplied

Miracle grows fond of name King Can't Win

Greyhound King Can't Win has won six times from 11 starts. Picture supplied

Million Dollar Chase starts August

Michael Cowley
Selena and Mick Zammit after their star Jay Is Jay won the 2023 Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase. Qualification races for the 2024 series begin August 26. Picture: Lachlan Naidu.

Williams gives back to where it all started

Madeline Blackstock
Mariah's love for hockey sparked at age three. Image from Mariah Williams facebook

On the bowling green

Wes Westcott sends a bowl down the green. File photo by Jenny Kingham.

Parkes Elvis Festival

Elvis really does live in Parkes

Elvis, formerly Steve, Lennox still has the Elvis Festival banner hanging up outside his museum of Elvis Presley memorabilia at his home. Picture by Christine Little
Christine Little
In Depth

Star-studded rugby boys

Christine Little
Scott Morrissey, Wayne Osborne, Craig Rusten, Richard Rice and Chris Summerhayes from the Parkes Rugby Union Club without the star-studded Elvis jumpsuits and wigs that made them famous. Picture by Christine Little
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Festival program 'bursting with events' as Parkes welcomes Elvis fans

Parkes Elvis Festival founders Bob and Anne Steel unveiled the 2024 festival program cover with then festival producer Julien Poulson in September. Photo by Christine Little
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Buyers snap up land in Berwick Waters on Melbourne's fringe
Extensive parkland and surrounding wetlands give the development a natural appeal. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
Property
Top architect designed homes on sale, including one seen on Restoration Australia
Jen Melocco
The view is as stunning as the home design in this property in Cygnet in Tasmania. Pic: Supplied
Aussies feeling the pinch: Home loan arrears on the rise
Emily Rayner
*Latest observation March 2024 **Series only available March 2019 ***Well secured loans prior to March 2022 - both secured and not well - secured thereafter.

French chateau vs Sydney sweat: what you can buy for $1.3 Million.

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Emily Rayner
Property

Darius Boyd earns $2.95m payday with sale of ultra-luxe Brisbane home

Jade Lazarevic
Former NRL star Darius Boyd and his wife Kayla have sold their luxury Brisbane home for $4.55 million. Picture Instagram/supplied

12 easy decor tips to lift your mood and reduce financial stress at home

Emily Rayner
Interior designer Kellie Richardson shares her top tips for improving the look and feel of a home.

What's On

Celebrate national tree day

Get involved in National Tree day this year. Image supplied.

Get ready for return of Tullamore Show

Brendan McCool
The Tullarmore Show is set to start the show season in the Parkes Shire on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10.

Show returns to Trundle

Brendan McCool
The Trundle Show set to return on August 13 and 14. File photo by Jenny Kingham.

What's on in and around Parkes this winter

Madeline Blackstock
What's on in and around Parkes

What's on in and around Parkes this winter? More than you might think

Madeline Blackstock
What's on in and around Parkes this winter? More than you might think

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Photos and Video

Parkes pauses to remember on November 11

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Wreath laying ceremony at the Parkes cenotaph. Photo by Christine Little
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Parkes Tennis creates inclusive spaces with mother, daughter day

The Ace
Suzanne and Marlize Smit, Amy and Claire Butler got together to have some fun on and off the tennis court. Image supplied.
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Sister Florence knows how to celebrate turning 100

Christine Little
Sister Florence with her 100th birthday cake at her family celebration on September 3 at the Parkes Bowling and Sports Club. Photo by Christine Little
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Last days of Freaky Friday if you don't want to miss it

Christine Little
Alistair Scott, Serenity Williams and Jade Blinman from Cowra gave a thumbs up for Freaky Friday's opening night on October 20. Photo by Jenny Kingham
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Parkes knows how important a McGrath Breast Care Nurse is

Christine Little
Pink Up Parkes president Carolyn Rice OAM, Parkes McGrath Breast Care Nurse Dianne Green and Cath Littlewood all spoke at the Pink Up Parkes Charity Dinner. Photo by Jenny Kingham

Comment

How Olympic skateboarding was shaped by 'power and politics'

Analysis
Children skateboarding. File Picture.
Dr Indigo Willing
Opinion

Harris will need strength to survive the 'misogynoir' of this campaign

Blair Williams
Kamala Harris will need nerves of steel to win this election. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion

How the government is Measuring What Matters

Cressida Gaukroger
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Businesses don't do enough to protect customers from scammers: Choice

Victims are often given little help after they have been scammed. ACM file picture
The advocacy group says businesses leave scam victims feeling alone and ashamed.
Eileen Wood

Young carers step up as ageing population leads to disability spike

Disability is on the rise and young people are stepping up to help.
Rowan Cowley
The number of young Australians serving in caring roles is snowballing. Picture from Shutterstock

Driving force behind new free travel app encourages Aussies to hit road

A new app encourages people to explore Australia via the open road.
Rowan Cowley
The app boasts 30 fully mapped routes and counting. Picture supplied
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Casino all breeds sell to a quality top price

Double K Striker with buyer Graham Ford, Bonalbo, and breeders Karly, Payton and Adam Williamson, Double K Simmentals at Sugarloaf via Stanthorpe, Qld.
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Sara Park Angus records solid average as correct type attracts old and new clients

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Top priced Sara Park Tyson T69 with auctioneer Robbie Bloch, AWN Squires; Brad Newsome Nutrien Livestock at Glen Innes with Sara Park principals Herb, Robert and Geoff Duddy. Photo supplied.

'It's all a bit sad': Uralla Historical Society faces uncertainty

Heath Forsyth
Uralla Historical Society President Louis van Ekert outside McCrossins Mill. The UPS has had a number of resignations of key positions recently. Picture Heath Forsyth

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The timelessness of a plant-based farmhouse

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Quince hummingbird cake with tahini caramel

No more cheap beer and skittles: why a pint will be more expensive

Anna Houlahan
BentSpoke Brewing Cos Tracy Margrain (left) and Richard Watkins employ around 70 people at the brewery and their BrewPub in Braddon, Canberra. Picture supplied