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Long live the king, Elvis is alive and well in Parkes

Elvis has been spotted rollerskating, driving a hot rod, sipping a coffee and serving up bacon-and-egg rolls as Presley fever grips a rural Australian town.

Elvises give quiet country town a little more action

Elvises give quiet country town a little more action

With polyester suits, pompadour wigs and poodle skirts, thousands of Elvis fans are shaking, rattling and rolling in rural Australia in celebration of the king.

More to farmers markets than each peach, pear or plum

More to farmers markets than each peach, pear or plum

Small events like farmers markets might look like a twee country novelty to an outsider, but research shows they are a powerful force in community connection.

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Minister faces legal action over stalled $1b gold mine

The decision to block sections of a proposed $1 billion gold mine under Indigenous heritage laws is facing a Federal Court challenge by the mine's developer.

'Like the Opera House': the tiny halls that loom large

Country halls remain at the heart of small towns in times of both celebration and disaster, but their longevity largely depends on the kindness of locals.

'Clear picture', one in 10 men have police DV run-ins

Startling research by the Australian Institute of Criminology has revealed the prevalence of the domestic and family violence crisis across NSW.

The chips are never down in Bertalli's outback kitchen

Bertalli's hot chip van is a favourite among many rural Australians and the family business serving up fresh salty spuds at country shows for 70 years.

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From pony rides to Birdsville, where horses 'just go'

From pony rides to Birdsville, where horses 'just go'

It's a long way from Alan Lai's home in Hong Kong to Birdsville, but the young jockey has embraced his debut at "the Melbourne Cup of the outback".

'Love the town': Birdsville's only cop to bid farewell

'Love the town': Birdsville's only cop to bid farewell

After 10 years as the only cop overseeing a patch of Queensland as big as the UK, Senior Constable Stephan Pursell is preparing to farewell the outback.

Gold producer says future of $1b mine remains unclear

Gold producer says future of $1b mine remains unclear

Regis Resources says it has a big task ahead of it to proceed with a gold mine in country NSW, part of which has been blocked by a federal protection order.

Calls for family violence funding to be election issue

Calls for family violence funding to be election issue

A report card on Australia's progress in ending gender-based violence concludes more funding is needed, especially in crisis areas.

'Disgraceful': how domestic abuse grips rural Australia

'Disgraceful': how domestic abuse grips rural Australia

People in rural Australia are 24 times more likely to be hospitalised by domestic violence. Recent deaths have brought a long-standing crisis into sharp focus.

Calling out the 'good guy' myth key in fighting DV

Calling out the 'good guy' myth key in fighting DV

The alleged DV murder of Molly Ticehurst has drawn attention to a crisis in regional Australia as rural men are urged to take a stand against violence.

Orange becomes part of the rainbow in pride celebration

Orange becomes part of the rainbow in pride celebration

Hundreds of people draped in rainbow pride flags, sequins and flowing gowns have paraded through the streets for a regional city's first pride festival.

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'Broken': family share torment after fatal misdiagnosis

Ricky Hampson Jr's children, parents and siblings have told an inquest about their heartbreak over his death after fatal misdiagnosis at a rural hospital.

Great Scot, it's Elvis: thousands turn out for the king

Builder Ross Cummings leaves his Sydney life behind to transform into Scottish Elvis at the Parkes Elvis Festival every year.

Fast as a snake, Elvis acts use their animal instinct

US Elvis tribute artists get all shook up as they're warned to look out for a deadly eastern brown snake named Frank at the Parkes Elvis Festival in rural NSW.

Parkes is jumpin' as the town begins to swing for Elvis

The Parkes Elvis Festival is off to a hot and sweaty start, as thousands of fans spend a summer weekend in rural NSW to celebrate the king.

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Everybody let's rock, as Elvis returns to rural NSW

While many Australians hit the beach over summer, thousands of rock and roll fans are strapping on their blue suede shoes for the 31st Parkes Elvis Festival.

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