Parkes cements role as Australia's transport hub as Inland Rail section completed

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Updated September 16 2020 - 8:05pm, first published 1:00pm
ALL FINISHED: Deputy Prime Minster Michael McCormack puts the final pin in place for the Parkes to Narromine Inland Rail section. Photo: Amanda Lee.
ALL FINISHED: Deputy Prime Minster Michael McCormack puts the final pin in place for the Parkes to Narromine Inland Rail section. Photo: Amanda Lee.

It was a truly historic day for regional Australia on Tuesday when a special gold clip was hammered into place on track at Peak Hill to signify the completion of the first section of the Inland Rail.

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Kristy Williams

Parkes Champion-Post reporter

Journalist with a strong interest in sport, agriculture and regional news.