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Warm welcome to Madeline, our new cadet
Madeline Blackstock has joined our team as a cadet journalist.
Service NSW puts out final call for flood support funding
Homes and businesses were devastated by flooding in late 2022. Picture Toll Rescue
Committed to flood recovery one year on: Matters of State with MP Philip Donato
Phil Donato recently met with former Wiggle and founder of Heart of the Nation Greg Page (right) and discussed the need for broader access to lifesaving AEDs. Picture supplied
The customer's always ripe, for a rip-off
Opinion
Supermarket companies persist with the myth of self-service checkouts. Picture Shutterstock
Garry Linnell
Recognition 40 years late for Parkes' fire heroes
Christine Little
One of the many frightening scenes of what could have been a very devastating fire at the Mobil fuel depot in East Street on the rail line on May 23, 1983.
Looking at Landcare: the wonder of worm farms
Marg Applebee
Have you got a worm farm? Makes sure they don't overheat in the hot weather this week! Picture supplied.
Special delivery: volunteer tradies install water tanks at flood-hit properties
Robert and Linda Ireland with Ashleigh Sheridan from the Reece Foundation, volunteer plumbers Ali Hassan and James Woolford, and Brian Morton from Rural Aid. Picture supplied
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What's happening in and around Parkes
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What's happening in and around Parkes
History
Recognition 40 years late for Parkes' fire heroes
One of the many frightening scenes of what could have been a very devastating fire at the Mobil fuel depot in East Street on the rail line on May 23, 1983.
Christine Little
Families finally get chance to 'honour the courage' of WWII warship victims
Steve Evans
Les Drew, 90, and the picture of his brother Ken who died on the Montevideo Maru. Picture by Keegan Carroll
The 'boy from Parkes' not forgotten 60 years on
Christine Little
Major Robert Freebairn and Parkes High School principal Sandra Carter congratulate Breeanna Lowe (centre) on receiving the 2023 Tony Danilenko Memorial Prize at her Year 12 graduation. Image supplied
PropertyView
What do you do when your chicks have grown and flown the nest?
Rachel Lane and Noel Whittaker. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Steve Evans
Photos
Longterm superhosts set to sell Australia's 'best nature stay'
Hamish Geale
Gordon Cuff and Susie Aulich have owned The Trig for the past 16 years. Pictures supplied
Country NSW's best architecture revealed
Jacinta Dickins
Luke Moloney Architecture's adaptation of the Moss Vale Council structure took home two honours at the 2024 NSW Country Division Architecture Awards. Picture Tom Ferguson.
National
Cool change sweeps across Sydney after sweltering day
Sydneysiders have flocked to the beach as temperatures climbed to more than 40C. (AP PHOTO)
Kathryn Magann and Rachael Ward • 2hrs ago
Crowds bake at Sydney concerts as mercury soars
Kathryn Magann • 2hrs ago
Scorching temperatures are not expected to deter Sydney concertgoers on Saturday. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Cyclone Jasper swings towards Australia
Laine Clark and Rachael Ward
Four scientists have been evacuated from Willis Island ahead of Jasper's forecast arrival. (James Shrimpton/AAP PHOTOS)
World
Biden heads to California for big Hollywood money haul
US President Joe Biden has arrived in Los Angeles on the election campaign fundraising trail. (AP PHOTO)
Jarrett Renshaw and Nandita Bose
Guatemala election winner slams attempt to scrap result
Sofia Menchu
Guetamala's President-elect Bernardo Arevalo has slammed manouevres to strike out election results. (AP PHOTO)
Allies urge push to curb North Korean nuclear program
Kim Tong-Hyung
US, Korean and Japanese advisers call for a push to curb the North's nuclear weapons development. (AP PHOTO)
Australian of the Year
Victoria's 2024 Australians of the Year revealed
Victoria's 2024 Australian of the Year is Indigenous health leader, Janine Mohamed (right). Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au
Acm Network
Meet the melanoma fighters named 2024 Australians of the Year for NSW
Acm Network
NSW's 2024 Australians of the Year are melanoma treatment pioneers Professor Richard Scolyer and Professor Georgina Long. Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au
Stephanie Trethewey is Tasmania's 2024 Australian of the Year
Acm Network
Tasmania's 2024 Australian of the Year is rural women's advocate and founder of Motherland, Stephanie Trethewey. Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au
Car Expert
VW Group Australia's new boss says company needs to pick up the pace
Car Expert
VW Group Australia's new boss says company needs to pick up the pace
William Stopford
Car Expert
Q&A with Paul Harris, managing director for McLaren Asia Pacific and China
Anthony Crawford
Q&A with Paul Harris, managing director for McLaren Asia Pacific and China
Car Expert
The sorry state of New South Wales' road network revealed
Jade Credentino
The sorry state of New South Wales' road network revealed
Car Expert
Porsche dealers pushing for petrol Macan stockpile as electrification hits
Paul Gover
Porsche dealers pushing for petrol Macan stockpile as electrification hits
Car Expert
2024 Mitsubishi Triton review: First drive
Paul Maric
2024 Mitsubishi Triton review: First drive

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