Parkes Champion Post

#BREAKING A positive case of #covid19au in the Parkes Local Government Area has been confirmed by the Western NSW Local Health District. More information available here 👉bit.ly/2QHFR2C

Parkes' Denise Gernsbach was one of the driving forces behind the new Masters League for female hockey players in the region, and after a 4 month break for COVID-19, round 2 is being held in Parkes this Sunday. Read more below bit.ly/3eN6eO8

The Central West Astronomical Society announced the winners of the 2020 CWAS Astrophotography 🌌 Awards, and Parkes local Ella Harbidge took out the "Photo Editor's Pick" award in the Junior category. Congrats Ella! 👏 Check out the rest here: bit.ly/2WHMiWP

A solid start to the rugby union season for our Boars, check out some great action pics and a wrap-up here 👉 bit.ly/2E2Ssdr

After a recent spate of car thefts, Parkes Police are urging residents to lock up their cars to prevent opportunistic offenders from taking valuables from soft targets. Read more 👉 bit.ly/39fDsV4

The Special Activation Precinct in the @Parkes_Council area has been finalised, and local residents + farmers are debating how good it will be for the region. Read more here 👉 bit.ly/2BSblPw

For the first time in 33 years, Parkes has a side in a Western Premier League⚽️and the Parkes Cobras 🐍 aren't just there to make up the numbers! Read more here 👉 bit.ly/2Zo7Fgo

Thanks @JoannaWoodburn it is GREAT to be back telling the stories of our wonderful region! We've missed those inky fingers and the smell of newspapers in the morning 😊😊

#takeyourdogtoworkday looks a bit different for the Parkes Champion Post this year at the home office! #employeeofthemonth 🐶🐶

Did you know? You can now undertake driving🚗lessons with a supervisor during COVID-19 restrictions says the NSW Police. Read more about how the COVID-19 restrictions affect learner drivers here👉bit.ly/3epLAos

For the first time in Parkes Elvis Festival history, the reigning International Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion, Taylor Rodriguez, has been named as the feature artist. 🕺 Read more here 👉 bit.ly/3aOrD8D

In some big news for the region, #Parkes has recorded its first #COVID19 case. Read more info here > bit.ly/3bYtkQH #COVID19AU

Today is World Autism Awareness day, and while we won't be seeing the Blue Dish this year, it's important we continue to educate ourselves and help those with Autism feel integral within the community 💙💙💙

The @Parkes_Council has introduced even stricter measures to help slow the spread of the #CoronaVirus. Read more about the measures here > bit.ly/2XanmZd. Do your bit and make sure you #StayHomeAustralia and keep safe! 🙏🙏 #COVID19au

Awwww how lovely was the renewal of vows ceremony! 💕💕 #ParkesElvis Follow our live blog ➡️ parkeschampionpost.com.au/story/6570357/…

Dean Z is on stage singing moments after 30 couples renewed their vows at the @ParkesElvisFest. #ParkesElvis Follow our live blog ➡️ parkeschampionpost.com.au/story/6570357/…

Awww we’re feeling the love! Thirty couple are saying “I do” at the renewal of vows ceremony right now. #ParkesElvis Follow the live blog ➡️ parkeschampionpost.com.au/story/6570357/…

There was no Crying in the Chapel when US Elvis tribute artist Dean Z took to the stage during the Elvis Gospel Service just now. #parkeselvis Live blog ➡️ parkeschampionpost.com.au/story/6570357/…

We’re not the only ones grooving to the sounds of the Elvis Gospel Service this morning. #parkeselvis Follow our live blog ➡️ parkeschampionpost.com.au/story/6570357/…

Here’s Royden Donahue on stage at the Elvis Gospel Service. #parkeselvis Follow our live blog ➡️ parkeschampionpost.com.au/story/6570357/…