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Hats off to Springvale employees

19 Nov 09 | The Lithgow and District Cancer Support Group received a massive boost with the news that the Springvale Colliery employees would be presenting them with a sizeable contribution to purchase caps and bucket hats for their Family Fun and Fancy Dress Stroll.

Explosion cause remains unknown

19 Nov 09 | State Coroner Mary Jerram has delivered an open finding at Monday’s inquiry at Lithgow Local Court into the fireworks blast at Howard and Sons Wallerawang facility which occurred in December 2007.

Foul play a possibility

19 Nov 09 | A number of fuses found at the Howard and Sons Wallerawang site after the blast in December 8, 2007 were described as very unusual by senior WorkCover investigator, Grant Vosu while giving evidence at Monday’s coronial inquiry.

Council ramps up wish list

Survey targets shoppers

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MULTIMEDIA

SLIDESHOW: The Lithgow Catholic Ball 2009

14 May 09 | The Lithgow Catholic Ball celebrated its 75th year with eleven debutantes making their debut. Guest of Honour was Art Parlieviet and his wife Chris, with Matron of Honour being Annette Milroy.

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The big triathlon is on again

19 Nov 09 | Last year’s Lithgow Swimming Club’s triathlon was one of the success stories of the Lithgow sporting season — and it is on again on Sunday, December 6.

Lithgow to host Kumai-Ryu titles

19 Nov 09 | Kumiai-Ryu Martial Arts will host the 20th National titles this coming Saturday at the Wallerawang Sports Stadium.

Champions show their skills

Names called for Hall of Fame intake

Tait joins under 30 seconds club

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