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ACHIEVEMENT: Aurora Gough was excited to be the first Katoomba Guide in 25 years to achieve her BP Award. Photo: CIARA BASTOW

Aurora Gough becomes first Katoomba Girl Guide to receive BP Award in 25 years

Ciara Bastow

Prof Andrew Blakers.

Could Lithgow become a major energy hub?: Power Project hosts discussion on Lithgow's future

HARD WORK: Brad De Losa used a lot of his power and energy but just couldn't get into medal contention.

Fourth for De Losa at the Stihl Australian Trophy, but he's ready to bounce back

Benjamin Palmer

A slow start but Lithgow Panthers take another win against Bathurst Souths

A slow start but Lithgow Panthers take another win against Bathurst Souths

Ciara Bastow

HISTORY markers installed in recent years are a good idea if visitors can read though the grime. This example is in the popular QE Park in Lithgow.

COMMENTThe Saint: The grimy side of our history

HAPPY: Mick Conolan slipped a heartfelt letter under the Mercury's office door.

'Thank you, young people': A letter from a man who thought he lost everything

Mick Conolan

UNLUCKY: The Lithgow Workies suffered a 50-4 loss to the Mudgee Dragons at Glen Willow Stadium on May 15. Photo: Simone Kurtz

'It was tough': Workies unable to stop Dragons in first magic round clash

Jay-Anna Mobbs

A still from the video supplied by NSW Police to media.

Video released in investigation into suspicious vehicle fire in Lithgow

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PHOTOSLithgow Private Hospital recognises nurses hard work and Quotas valuable contributions

Never underestimate the enemy: Cleaner's tips to keep mice mess away

Can employers require staff get the COVID vaccine? In some cases, probably

Lithgow nursing students take the spotlight after their toughest 12 months yet

ACHIEVEMENT: Aurora Gough was excited to be the first Katoomba Guide in 25 years to achieve her BP Award. Photo: CIARA BASTOW

Aurora Gough becomes first Katoomba Girl Guide to receive BP Award in 25 years

HISTORY markers installed in recent years are a good idea if visitors can read though the grime. This example is in the popular QE Park in Lithgow.

COMMENTThe Saint: The grimy side of our history

Your go to guide for what's on and what you can do around Lithgow

THINGS TO DOYour go to guide for what's on and what you can do around Lithgow

CHARGED: A man was charged at Lithgow police station today, May 7.

Correctional officer charged in Lithgow following investigation into sexual offence

CHANGING HANDS: Garry Davis and Grahame Spurway handing over the Bathurst Heritage Motor Inn to Chris, Genna and Steve Inzitari. Photo: RACHEL CHAMBERLAIN

OPEN FOR BUSINESSInzitari family expand motel business to Bathurst

ON SET: Home and Away's Emily Weir (on screen as Mackenzie Booth) and Rob Kipa-Williams (on screen as Ari Parata) are excited to be part of such a well-known show. Picture: Geoff Jones

In between all the drama, Home and Away has churned out the stars

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Sharnie's Boys crowned the worthy champions of the Autumn Table Tennis competition

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Could Lithgow become a major energy hub?: Power Project hosts discussion on Lithgow's future

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Aurora Gough becomes first Katoomba Girl Guide to receive BP Award in 25 years

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A slow start but Lithgow Panthers take another win against Bathurst Souths

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Fourth for De Losa at the Stihl Australian Trophy, but he's ready to bounce back

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COMMENTThe Saint: The grimy side of our history

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NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian doesn't want to be closed off to the world longer than needed.

DIGESTA billion to be spent on trains while vaccination debate rages on

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Morrison facing increased pressure to reopen borders

Vaccine rollout to disability sector an 'abject failure'

DIGESTVaccine rollout to disability sector an 'abject failure'

Health minister Greg Hunt says new on-shore mRNA vaccine production could include Moderna. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Moderna deal paves way for local mRNA production

Missing: Cash for purpose-built quarantine facility

DIGESTMissing: Cash for purpose-built quarantine facility

All you need to know on the big-spending budget

DIGESTAll you need to know on the big-spending budget

John Paul Moloney

ANU vice-chancellor Brian Schmidt says the university sector in one industry bearing the brunt of border closures. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'We will be left behind': ANU vice-chancellor calls for border plan

Sally Whyte

Why two Newmans are making headlines

DIGESTWhy two Newmans are making headlines

CHAMPIONS: Sharnie's Boys were the grand final winners, the team consisting of Leon Rust, Sharnie Roberts, Mick Wagner and Jason Bailey.

Sharnie's Boys crowned the worthy champions of the Autumn Table Tennis competition

A slow start but Lithgow Panthers take another win against Bathurst Souths

A slow start but Lithgow Panthers take another win against Bathurst Souths

Ciara Bastow

HARD WORK: Brad De Losa used a lot of his power and energy but just couldn't get into medal contention.

Fourth for De Losa at the Stihl Australian Trophy, but he's ready to bounce back

Benjamin Palmer

CHAMPIONS: Sharnie's Boys were the grand final winners, the team consisting of Leon Rust, Sharnie Roberts, Mick Wagner and Jason Bailey.

Sharnie's Boys crowned the worthy champions of the Autumn Table Tennis competition

It's clear that the AFL will have to work hard to win back the game's disenfranchised supporters. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

OPINIONHoward Kotton: AFL faces hard sell to win back disenchanted fans

Howard Kotton

Brad Cornwell continues his fine form in the minor singles competition

Brad Cornwell continues his fine form in the minor singles competition

Mark Richards has barely worked since Hazelwood power station closed in 2017. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENCommunity left behind as nation snubs coal

Mark Richards has barely worked since Hazelwood power station closed in 2017. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENCommunity left behind as nation snubs coal

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

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Your go to guide for what's on and what you can do around Lithgow

THINGS TO DOYour go to guide for what's on and what you can do around Lithgow

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ANOTHER YEAR: LithGlow is back and better then ever according to Lithgow City Council.

WHAT'S ONLithGlow set to light up the region once again with sold out event

Ciara Bastow

Expand your industry skills through Arts Out West course

Expand your industry skills through Arts Out West course

Five reasons why your business website needs live chat

Five reasons why your business website needs live chat

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

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Never a better time to build a career in regional Australia

Never a better time to build a career in regional Australia

Five reasons why your business website needs live chat

Five reasons why your business website needs live chat

Aussie cricket great calls on fellow farmers to get skin checked regularly

Aussie cricket great calls on fellow farmers to get skin checked regularly

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The joys of home shopping in 2020

The joys of home shopping in 2020

Emma Brown

JOIN FORCES: Property syndicates suit those who may have a limited budget and want to see long-term growth rather than flip properties. Photo - Shutterstock.

Alternative ways to invest in property

JOIN FORCES: Property syndicates suit those who may have a limited budget and want to see long-term growth rather than flip properties. Photo - Shutterstock.

Alternative ways to invest in property

The path to buying property will take almost 20 months for many Australians. Picture: Wilm Ihlenfeld/Shutterstock

How long does it take to buy a new home? Research says 20 months

The path to buying property will take almost 20 months for many Australians. Picture: Wilm Ihlenfeld/Shutterstock

How long does it take to buy a new home? Research says 20 months

CUTE AND COMFY: The renovated caravan, which proved the perfect tiny house, on the Louth Park property. Pictures: Ben Wirt Photography

Thinking small a big step in the right direction for home hunters

Alex Morris

PROTECT YOUR ASSETS: According to the Insurance Council of Australia, landlords should consider how they can protect their premises, its assets and the income they receive from their tenants. Photo - Shutterstock.

Insurance is fundamental to protect your investment

Property prices are becoming unaffordable

Property prices are becoming unaffordable

ACHIEVEMENT: Aurora Gough was excited to be the first Katoomba Guide in 25 years to achieve her BP Award. Photo: CIARA BASTOW

Aurora Gough becomes first Katoomba Girl Guide to receive BP Award in 25 years

Ciara Bastow

Evonne Flynn, Denise Boardman, Sonia Jones, Pamela Bender and Sonja Weekes

PHOTOSLithgow Private Hospital recognises nurses hard work and Quotas valuable contributions

Ciara Bastow

HELPING: Nikita Nicoll believes nurses play a vital role in the community they live. Photo: CIARA BASTOW

Lithgow nursing students take the spotlight after their toughest 12 months yet

Ciara Bastow

ACHIEVEMENT: Aurora Gough was excited to be the first Katoomba Guide in 25 years to achieve her BP Award. Photo: CIARA BASTOW

Aurora Gough becomes first Katoomba Girl Guide to receive BP Award in 25 years

TARGET: Fraudsters are impersonating caravan and motorhome companies in a recent scam that is circualting across Asutralia.

Scamwatch: If the price is too good to be true, it might be fake

SERVICES: Cindy encourages people to come and reach out if you need the help.

What services does LINC offer and how can you get involved?

Ciara Bastow

ON SET: Home and Away's Emily Weir (on screen as Mackenzie Booth) and Rob Kipa-Williams (on screen as Ari Parata) are excited to be part of such a well-known show. Picture: Geoff Jones

In between all the drama, Home and Away has churned out the stars

46m ago

A slow start but Lithgow Panthers take another win against Bathurst Souths

A slow start but Lithgow Panthers take another win against Bathurst Souths

Evonne Flynn, Denise Boardman, Sonia Jones, Pamela Bender and Sonja Weekes

PHOTOSLithgow Private Hospital recognises nurses hard work and Quotas valuable contributions

A still from the video supplied by NSW Police to media.

Video released in investigation into suspicious vehicle fire in Lithgow

Mariana di Girolamo and Gael Garca Bernal in Ema. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWEma, a difficult and strange experience

Jane Freebury

Marisol Nicholls and Chris Rock in Spiral: From the Book of Saw. Picture: Lionsgate

REVIEWChris Rock takes on Saw franchise

Cris Kennedy

Now 68, David Gulpilil's life hangs in the balance as he battles widespread, stage-four lung cancer. Picture: Supplied

Gulpilil brings the lens to life in new documentary

Vanessa Arundale and Jane Freebury

Member for Hughes Craig Kelly. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Parliament to decide if Facebook banning MPs is contempt

Harley Dennett

HAPPY: Mick Conolan slipped a heartfelt letter under the Mercury's office door.

'Thank you, young people': A letter from a man who thought he lost everything

Mick Conolan

WHAT A SIGHT: Our Tank (Street) Stream is no heritage gem. Photo: SUPPLIED

The Saint: It's a glaring design failure

The Saint

Letter | Rethink the Great Western Highway at this section

Letter | Rethink the Great Western Highway at this section

Coral Blackett

SUPERCENTENARIAN: Dexter Kruger is now Australia's oldest living man on record. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher.

GOOD NEWSMeet Dexter Kruger, 111, Australia's oldest man on record

Samara Ross

SHINGLES SHOTS: Free shingles vaccinations for 71-79-yr-olds to end this year.

Clock ticking for over-70s shingles shot

Eileen Wood

Self and part-funded retirees welcome budget measures. Image Shutterstock

Fully and part-funded retirees get some wins from federal budget

Eileen Wood

There were 3,183,324 doses administered in the national COVID-19 vaccination rollout up to Monday.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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The RAAF's new F-35A Lightning II have taken part in training exercises in the Northern Territory.

RAAF's new F-35 fighter soars over Top End

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ON SET: Home and Away's Emily Weir (on screen as Mackenzie Booth) and Rob Kipa-Williams (on screen as Ari Parata) are excited to be part of such a well-known show. Picture: Geoff Jones

In between all the drama, Home and Away has churned out the stars

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A 20-year-old man has been taken into custody in the NT after allegedly assaulting a teenage girl.

Third NT arrest for sex assault of a minor

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A man has died after being attacked by a shark while surfing at Tuncurry Beach on the NSW coast.

Great white kills surfer off NSW coast

Tiffanie Turnbull
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NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian doesn't want to be closed off to the world longer than needed.

DIGESTA billion to be spent on trains while vaccination debate rages on

Emily Sweet
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Simiona Tuteru is facing a committal hearing on 82 charges including four of manslaughter.

Fatal truck crash driver was 'confused'

Georgie Moore
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The man has died after being struck with a concrete pump boom on a Melbourne construction site.

Vic worker killed in pump boom collapse

Callum Godde
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Greg Good, Bowen stud, Milthorpe with the supreme Suffolk exhibit.

Kurrali and Bowen battle it out for top spots in Suffolk show

Hannah Powe
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Littlescribe: Cuddles Blue Shoes

Littlescribe: Cuddles Blue Shoes

Olivia Calver
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China is expected to take about 60 per cent of the global trade in soybeans this year but statistics stemming from the country have recently been somewhat hit and miss.

China takes a mushroom approach to agricultural data

Grain Brokers Australia
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STATEMENT FACADE: Sitting between traditional colonial style homes which are a feature in parts of St Kilda, this client's home makes a bold statement with its black and timber facade.

Modern, minimalist and stylish, this home suits a growing family

Vickii Byram

SIX OUT OF TEN: The sharemarket historically has six out of ten good years.

Follow the basic principles of investing for the best result

Natural textures inject warmth from the outside world, through the use of sustainable or recycled timber, cane and rattan. Not only are these materials on trend but they create textured patterns on the walls as the light shines through.

Light up your home as the days get darker