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HEATWAVE: The consequences to those left in the vehicle during a heatwave are dire, police say. Photo: FILE

Consequences to those left in a vehicle during a heatwave are dire: Police

Nadine Morton
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HEATWAVE: A total fire ban has been issued for the Central Ranges due to heatwave conditions. Photo: FILE

FIRE ALERT: Total fire ban issued due to heatwave conditions

Nadine Morton
2hrs ago

UPGRADES COMPLETE: Bathurst MP Paul Toole with Bruce and Lyn Richardson at the Glen Alice community hall. Picture: SUPPLIED.

Glen Alice emergency centre and hall completes its upgrades

WEEKLY COSTS: How does your weekly rent compare to the median cost in your town? Photo: FILE

How does your weekly rent compare to the median cost in your town?

Nadine Morton

HEATWAVE WARNING: If you see pets, children or vulnerable people located in a car phone triple-0 immediately, NSW Police have urged. Photo: FILE

NSW heatwave sub plan activated as temperatures set to soar

Nadine Morton

Central West councils make it the same date after Bathurst’s late move

Sahil Makkar

MESS: Portland's cemetery has weeds popping up all over the site. Picture: SUPPLIED.

Weeds causing havoc at cemeteries around the Lithgow region

Ciara Bastow

HEATWAVE: The consequences to those left in the vehicle during a heatwave are dire, police say. Photo: FILE

Consequences to those left in a vehicle during a heatwave are dire: Police

Nadine Morton
2hrs ago

HEATWAVE: A total fire ban has been issued for the Central Ranges due to heatwave conditions. Photo: FILE

FIRE ALERT: Total fire ban issued due to heatwave conditions

Nadine Morton
2hrs ago

MAKING A SPLASH: Kayla and Benson Comerford and Jessy Finn and Benji Chamberlain cool off at the pool, which is set to be popular this week. Photo: PHIL BLATCH 122918pbhot2

It’s hot, hot, hot and we’re talking about it LIVE

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YOUNG GUN: Emily Watts finished her first Women's Tour Down Under campaign with a strong ride in the Adelaide city centre. Photo: ALEX GRANT

Watts proves she is a young gun of Aussie cycling | video

Anya Whitelaw

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Rifle master series begin with eight shooters turning up

LOCAL STOCKER STARS: Shanyn Duggan leads Martin and Andrew Blackley and brother Mitchell Duggan. Picture: LES TAYLOR.

Cullen Bullen raceway to host Action Attraction of the Central West

Les Taylor

YOUNG GUN: Emily Watts finished her first Women's Tour Down Under campaign with a strong ride in the Adelaide city centre. Photo: ALEX GRANT

Watts proves she is a young gun of Aussie cycling | video

WINNER: Singles winner John Chadwick. Picture: SUPPLIED.

John Chadwick earns his place as golf singles winner

Jeff Geddes

Draw: January 15 at Club Lithgow Miscues versus Jiggers and at The Workies Helmets versus Pockets and Red Sox versus Tall Timbers.

Terry Longdon trophy 2019

Greg Sutton

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LOCAL STOCKER STARS: Shanyn Duggan leads Martin and Andrew Blackley and brother Mitchell Duggan. Picture: LES TAYLOR.

Cullen Bullen raceway to host Action Attraction of the Central West

Les Taylor

HOSPITAL: Lithgow hospital will be hosting the free health checks for residents.

Lithgow Hospital offering free health checks for residents

Come to Bowenfels Presbyterian Church: (12 Mudgee Street, South Bowenfels) As we begin a new sermon series on the book of Daniel in the Old Testament. Service every Sunday at 10.00am. We also meet at Wallerawang St John's Church on Main Street, Wallerawang on the first and third Sundays at 8.30am. We meet at Portland Presbyterian Church (2 Vale St, Portland) on the second Sunday at 8.30am. All welcome.

Services | Hear about the book of Daniel

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Lithgow laundry delivering the goods

Vanessa Hayden

Photos: Shutterstock.com.

A university degree is an investment in your future

Simply spectacular: Fireworks will once again light up the sky over Lake Wallace as part of New Years Eve celebrations. Photo: Phil Blatch.

Perfect way to celebrate

Andrew Lotherington

Lithgow laundry delivering the goods

From the desk of Mrs Claus: Mrs Claus opens her heart to tell the children of the world how she feels about them this Christmas.

A note from Mrs Claus to share the joy

Mrs Claus

SPECIAL TEAM MEMBER: Rudolph is a very important member of Santa’s team and he's looking forward to leading the reindeers around the world this Christmas.

From zero to Santa’s hero

Jennifer Birchall

WEEKLY COSTS: How does your weekly rent compare to the median cost in your town? Photo: FILE

How does your weekly rent compare to the median cost in your town?

Nadine Morton

Homes sold recently in regional NSW centres.

Regional NSW property hotspots – and what to expect in 2019

ON THE HORIZON: Realtair managing director Peter Matthews says the real estate cliche, ‘location, location, location’ is ever present when water is concerned. Hot spots such as cafe strips and transport services are areas that provide lifestyle to add further value to the water.

Bringing alive your coastal dream

Lydia Roberts

UPGRADE: Portland Pool president Shane Taylor with Bathurst MP Paul Toole. Picture: BRIAN WOOD.

Portland Pool receives Government grant for much needed upgrades

Alanna Tomazin

HOSPITAL: Lithgow hospital will be hosting the free health checks for residents.

Lithgow Hospital offering free health checks for residents

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Temporary Wallerawang landfill closure on Wednesday, 16 January

UPGRADE: Portland Pool president Shane Taylor with Bathurst MP Paul Toole. Picture: BRIAN WOOD.

Portland Pool receives Government grant for much needed upgrades

LITHGOW FLOWER: With its scientific name, Leptospermum. Picture: SUPPLIED.

Flower power: The Lithgow flower is a popular sight around town

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Film society back for 2019 with ‘Finding your feet’

MAKING A SPLASH: Kayla and Benson Comerford and Jessy Finn and Benji Chamberlain cool off at the pool, which is set to be popular this week. Photo: PHIL BLATCH 122918pbhot2

It’s hot, hot, hot and we’re talking about it LIVE

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YOUNG GUN: Emily Watts finished her first Women's Tour Down Under campaign with a strong ride in the Adelaide city centre. Photo: ALEX GRANT

Watts proves she is a young gun of Aussie cycling | video

Rafael Nadal

It’s day 1 of the Australia Open and it’s hot

KINGS OF ROCK N' ROLL: Elvis is in town baby. Pictures: ALANNA TOMAZIN.

Elvis Express rolls into Lithgow train station | Photos

Elvis impersonator John Collins looks at his reflection before boarding the Elvis Express at Central Station.

All shook up on the Elvis train to Parkes

Melissa Iaria

READY TO RIDE: Emily Watts, front left, will be part of the Women's Tour Down Under field for the first time. Photo: JOHN VEAGE

Watts is ready to go on Tour Down Under | video

Anya Whitelaw

HAPPY MOMENT: Emily Watts (left) enjoys her moment on the under 23s podium after clinching criterium silver. Photo: JOHN VEAGE

Watts powers to the line to claim to criterium silver | video

Anya Whitelaw

Lady Gaga

Colour returns to Golden Globes red carpet

AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW: Charles Sturt University's Fiona Nash says regional Australia is a place of surprises and opportunities. Photo: LISA HOWARTH

Sydneysiders seeking a better life only need to look west

Fiona Nash

Happy holidays: Many will be looking forward to a welcome break and this will often involve travelling so be sure to allow plenty of time and stay safe.

Fairer gift card terms for this holiday season

Paul Toole

Lake Wallace. FILE IMAGE.

The Saint: ‘Tis the season to count ‘blessings’

The Saint

Police are urging people to be wary giving out personal or financial details over the phone. Photo: Shutterstock.

Scammers impersonating police, using arrest threats

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GET IT RIGHT: Ensuring your seat belt fits properly could prove critical in a crash.

Seat belts: Are you using yours properly?

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Professor Kiarash Khosrotehrani.

Cutting off melanoma escape routes

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No Australians are believed to have been caught up in the attack on a hotel complex in Nairobi.

No Australians harmed in Nairobi attack

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The majority of NSW is forecast to exceed 41C from Wednesday to Friday.

NSW begins to swelter as heatwave hits

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New polling suggests a majority of people want to continue celebrating Australia Day on January 26.

Three in four want Australia Day on Jan 26

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Australia is concerned over the death sentence handed to Canadian Robert Lloyd Schellenberg.

Chinese death penalty concerns Australia

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Police at the incident scene on December 20.

Ballarat man involved in siege dies in custody

Caleb Cluff
2hrs ago

Trade Minister Simon Birmingham is closely watching the UK's Brexit chaos.

Australia to keep trade calm after Brexit

Matt Coughlan
2hrs ago

Unrealistic targets led Victorian police officers to fudge breath test figures, a report has found.

Vic breath test falsification 'widespread'

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison, with outgoing Gilmore MP Ann Sudmalis in 2018. Photo: Rebecca Fist

Liberals mystified by failure to endorse candidate for key NSW marginal

Michael Koziol

Wilpena Pound: a natural amphitheatre.

Find yourself in the Flinders Ranges

John Rozental

A flashback to slower travel: Cruise Express’s six-day ‘Great Southern Loop’.

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Sound Waves … can carry up to 12 passengers

Six highlights in your travel week | 3 Jan

John Rozentals

Spotlight on Jocelyn Proust

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Are we there yet?: Never leave your dog alone in the car – even on a mild day, dogs can suffer from heat stress which can cause organ failure and even death.

Fun holidays with furry friends

RSPCA

Participants were shown different food pictures and were instructed to tilt their phone towards or away from themselves based on the orientation of the image (portrait or landscape). The image size increased when participants tilted the phone towards themselves (simulating approach) and decreased when tilted away (simulating avoidance).

Use your phone to help you lose weight

Australian Associated Press