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ON WITH THE JOB: Boyd backing the sheep to encourage them into the race - just one of many scenes of the Yard Dog Trials at the Parkes Showground.

Check out some of the action from this year's trials

Pawsome day out at yard dog trials

WEEK OF DISRUPTIONS: There will be a wave of industrial action this week by train drivers, teachers, nurses and midwives. Picture: AAP

It's been a long week of protests and strikes across the state.

Teachers, nurses, transport workers strike across NSW in week of heavy industrial action

UNIVERSAL: Spacey Jane expanded their reach on their second album Here Comes Everybody. Picture: Sam Hendel

Spacey Jane mine the anxiety of the times on album two

Spacey Jane are writing songs for Everybody

BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER: Illustration of an influenza virus particle. Picture: Kateryna Kon / Science Photo Library / Getty Images.

The 2022 season has only just begun and already it's tracking toward a five year record. So what makes this year's flu so bad?

Is this year's flu worse than previous years?

Expect more sailing shenanigans in season 7 of Below Deck Mediterranean. Picture: Bravo/Binge

Like fashion or film, organic farming or journalism, the 'yachting industry' is a lot less glamourous than it sounds.

Below Deck is really just the seven sins on the seven seas

Beth McIntyre, Sarah and Rhylee Hartin, Hamish Orr and Glen Westcott.

Northparkes Oval parkrun started on February 6, 2021. Since then 438 participants have completed 1578 parkruns

'Community spirit' the key to Northparkes park run success in year one

New track: Alfie Arcuri has just dropped his latest single, Overtime, about his experiences with anxiety. Picture: Supplied

"Anxiety is something that I've had to deal with for most of my life."

The Voice star Alfie Arcuri shines light on anxiety

BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER: This year's flu season is on track to beating a five-year case record as vaccination numbers remain low. Picture: Shutterstock

This year's season is a stark difference to the 2021 winter sickness period, which saw very few cases recorded nationwide.

Flu season on track to hitting five year record as vaccination remains low

Abortion rights protesters chant on the steps of the Alabama state capitol building during a rally and march on the capitol in Montgomery on Sunday, June 26. Photo: Mickey Welsh-USA TODAY NETWORK/Sipa USA /AAP Image

Australians have joined in the fight for women's rights with protests set for the major metropolitan cities.

People show solidarity and protest for women's rights

BACK IN THE DAY: Nurses attend to a patient in an iron lung in the United Kingdom, 1949. Picture: Getty Images

The virus has been nearly eradicated worldwide, but traces have been found in London's wastewater, prompting a "national incident" to be declared.

Polio has been detected in the UK: Here's everything you need to know

Varroa mite was detected in beehives around the Port of Newcastle on June 24

Natural beekeepers urge Australia to learn from the mistakes made overseas where bees have become dependent on pharmaceuticals while trying to control varroa mite.

Let them bee: Natural beekeeping teacher says miticides not the answer to varroa parasite

JOURNEY BEGINS: Little Jade is surrounded by sisters Shanaye and Sophie and thrilled to be joining them at Parkes East Public School. 

School's in! Classes start and local kinders take their first steps on big school journey

Each year more than 200,000 hives are required for the pollination of the Australian almond crop alone. Photo: File

The news that varroa destructor is on our shores is alarming.

There's more than honey at stake

They're away and racing! Parkes Mayor Ken Keith OAM and the crowd watch on. 

Australia Day in Parkes: great night out with Parkes Harness Racing Club

Nathan Turnbull and son Jett were pumped following the win of Key Defender in the Club Menangle Country Series Heat.

Turnbull was acknowledged at the Parkes Harness Racing Club's Australia Day meeting as the Clarinda Park IT Driver of the Year as well as the Cunninghams IGA Leading Trainer award for 2021, and he duly celebrated with a sensational treble of winning drives.

'Very special' as Turnbull follows in family footsteps for top awards

PAWS THE GAME: Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a stop to play when the pup ran onto the field for a tummy rub. 

Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a pause - or a paws - to the game while giving the pup a tummy rub.

Dog runs onto international soccer field, demands pats from players

UNBEATEN: Hunter Hawke scored 19 after coming in at number 10 for Parkes. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK.

After taking three wickets to help dismiss Parkes for 184, Nic Broes carried his bat at Morse Park 1 to finish with an unbeaten 85 off 96 deliveries.

'Intelligent' Broes knock leads Bathurst to win over Parkes

The King: Austin Butler plays the legendary Mr Presley himself in Baz Luhrmann's new film Elvis, rated M, in cinemas now. Picture: Warner Bros

There's no doubt that Elvis is an enjoyable movie, even at two hours and 40 minutes, but it's not as successful a musical biopic as Rocketman or Walk the Line.

Elvis movie is a good time despite it lacking depth

STILL GOT THE SKILLS: Stan Field waterskiing on his 80th. Picture: SUPPLIED

What a way to celebrate 80 years: waterskiing with the family

Climate protesters tried to shut down the Sydney Harbour bridge before marching in the city.

Protesters took over the harbour tunnel in Sydney this morning.

Arrests made after climate change protesters block peak hour traffic

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STRONG: Beautiful toddler Penelope Dean is the sunshine of her mother Emily's life. The brave little girl has been treated for a rare tumour.

Most people know McHappy Day is all about a good cause. The Dean family had first-hand experience of how the charity supports children fighting serious illness.

How McHappy Day helps brave tots like Penelope

Take in the spectacular Great Ocean Road, the dramatic Grampians, and the fun and colour of Victoria's great goldrush rural cities on this amazing journey by rail and road.

Victoria's historic towns and iconic sights by train and luxury coach

TRAVEL IN STYLE: Discover the Arabian Peninsula in luxury with Emerald Cruises' Emerald Azzurra yacht. Photos: Supplied

In conjunction with Emerald Cruises, Australian Community Media and Explore are giving away this exciting opportunity.

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This $192 million tax-free jackpot offers one Aussie the chance to take out the title of 'Australia's biggest lotto win, ever'.

The Lottery Office gives Australians the opportunity to win from multi-million-dollar jackpot draws from across the globe.

Aussies' ticket to huge multi-million dollar jackpots

How Aussies can cash in on world's biggest lottery draws

Join The Senior Newspaper and Travelrite International on this island odyssey, taking in Honolulu, Kahului, Maui, Hilo, Knoa, Nawiliwili Kauai and the Napali coast.

A sun-kissed cruise of the islands of Hawaii

YEARS OF BREEDING: Louise and Chad Taylor, Mumblebone Merinos, Wuuluman, NSW, are producing a modern Merino which combines high fleece value with fertility and carcase traits. Photos: Ben Simpson Photography

Focusing on key profit drivers including fleece value, fertility and condition score, the Taylor family is successfully using a range of technologies to drive the performance of their Mumblebone Merino stud.

Mumblebone's modern Merino traits lead the way

SHARING HIS SKILLS: Wicus Cronje has brought his expertise in the Dorper breed to Australia, helping producers improve breeding decisions. 

Burrawang studmaster Wicus Cronje has brought a wealth of knowledge to the industry.

Lifting lamb production in the Dorper breed

DATA: With a conception to plate philosophy, Gilmandyke Pastoral, Orange, NSW has established a deep database of breeding figures used to drive selection in both the commercial herd and the stud operation. 

Gilmandyke Pastoral strictly adheres to its motto: "always commercially focused".

Dual arms bolster Angus business

The results speak for themselves. Home and property values are soaring and you could benefit from this trend. Find out with a free appraisal of the value of your home.

Could you be a property millionaire?

Using her own experiences as a mum with a love of the outdoors, Tiffany Droge has created the ultimate family outing baby carrier. 

Ditch the pram and take bub with you on an adventure

Take control of your pregnancy journey

VIBRANT CULTURE: Dubai is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Photos: Supplied

Imagine that dream holiday costing you absolutely nothing - well, that could be a possibility with our latest cruise competition.

Win a seven-night Arabian Peninsular cruise for two

AESTHETICALLY PLEASING: The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is of sleek design and comes in two stunning colours, awesome blue and black. Photo: Supplied.

Samsung is an innovation leader in the mobile tech space and have converged a lot of said innovation into the budget friendly sector, opening a whole new universe of opportunities to budget conscious shoppers with the Samsung Galaxy A Series range.

Budget can still be boujee

Join The Senior Newspaper and Travelrite International on an exploration tour of these southern islands, choosing from three departures, January 18 to 28, 2023, February 8 to 18, 2023 or March 8 to 18, 2023.

An island hopping tour way down south

Fairways | Golfing NW Vic, NSW and ACT

Book now for the Fall Colours fully escorted cruise to the USA and Canada from October 7 to 26, 2022.

Enjoy the colours of New York and Canada in the autumn

100 years of proud history

An Australian highlight: A trip to the Flinders Ranges ticks all the boxes as it has some of Australia's most spectacular scenery and challenging terrain.

See the sights and experience the variety on this Discovery Tour of the very best South Australia has to offer.

The many highlights of South Australia

Sydney's home value index in June dropped 1.6 per cent, while its annual figure was up 5.9 per cent.

Sydney leads national home value index dip

It is important to expand the use of antivirals to help contain COVID, Minister Mark Butler says.

Emergency payments end before COVID surge

Sydney commuters are in for a "messy day" as the rail union pushes ahead with industrial action.

'Long way to go' in train fight: RTBU

FOCUS: Mark Kelly chipped his ball onto the green during Saturday's games at the Parkes Golf Club. Photo: JENNY KINGHAM

These guys had obviously been building to a breakout score

Chatman and Dunn claim 4BBB victory at Parkes Golf Club

The CoreLogic home value index fell in June as the market absorbed another central bank rate rise.

House prices in descent as rates rise

UP FOR GRABS: Lucy Turner and Ben Ryan showing off the new special jerseys the Parkes Boars will be auctioning off in July. Photo: SOPHIE WHITE

Parkes Boars will auction off special jerseys in July

Special time for Boars as they host auctions for new clubhouse and charity

LET'S BUILD IT: Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller with Upper House MP Sam Farraway (back) Deputy Mayor Chris Roylance and council General Manager Steve Loane. Picture: SUPPLIED

$3.5 million to build multi-purpose equestrian arena in Forbes

Mayfield Garden in Oberon is the perfect place to spend a winter's day.

Get into the social swing of things with a host of events and happenings around the region.

Things to do: Central West and beyond

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NSW government extends time period for a free flu shot to boost numbers

More time to get a free flu shot to help boost vaccine numbers

THINGS YOU SEE: This fungal photo was taken at Southwest Woodlands Nature Reserve at Cookamidera. Picture: SUPPLIED

Looking at Landcare: join walks to explore our National Parks

DEVASTATING: A newly renovated duplex in Dalton Street, opposite Parkes Cellars, was gutted by fire on Saturday morning. Photo: Parkes Fire and Rescue NSW

Following investigations the fire is not being treated as suspicious