Lithgow Mercury
Saturday, 27 July 2024
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The Saint: We're still there for each other
The Saint: We're still there for each other
The Saint
Our Business

Why more than just papers are on offer at Portland Newsagency

New managers of Portland Newsagency, Simrinjeet Singh and Sara Marriner with a print edition of the Lithgow Mercury. Picture by Reidun Berntsen.
Reidun Berntsen
Things to Do

Your guide to what's happening in the Lithgow region

Newsroom
Dave Webb will be playing at Club Lithgow this Friday. Picture by Reidun Berntsen.
Community

Link Wentworth celebrates 40 years of housing Lithgow locals

Reidun Berntsen
Residents Margareit Berntsen, Deanna Mahoney, June Berntsen and Link Wentworth CEO Andrew McAnulty. Picture supplied.
Property
Top architect designed homes on sale, including one seen on Restoration Australia
Jen Melocco
The view is as stunning as the home design in this property in Cygnet in Tasmania. Pic: Supplied
Our Business
Curry In Hurry offers Lithgow shoppers something 'you haven't seen before'
Reidun Berntsen
Khowaja Malik and Sonu Kumar with some of their indian dishes on offer to hungry locals. Picture by Reidun Berntsen.
Photos
Undermanned Hawks rally to record drought-breaking win against Workies
Undermanned Hawks rally to record drought-breaking win against Workies
Three tries late in the game sealed their first win since April.
Dominic Unwin
Federal Election
Highway, farmers and nuclear: Have your say on key election promises
Voters are being asked what matters to them ahead of election.
Tanya Marschke
The Nationals Candidate for Calare Sam Farraway and NSW Nationals chairman Rick Colless in Robertson Park, Orange on Monday, July 22. Picture by Carla Freedman

Lithgow teen sensation focused on hometown success and a bigger dream

Eli Morris in action for Lithgow against Nyngan earlier this season. Picture by Eric Mahony
Nick Guthrie
Column

The Saint: The big chill and the tariff gouging

The Saint
FLASHBACK: No July snow in Lithgow this week but worth noting this chilly experience was in mid October a few years back.

Our Olympic heroes: The western area athletes at Paris and when you can watch them

Nick Guthrie
Ellie Carpenter, Michelle Bromley and Jack Hargreaves will all represent Australia at the Paris Olympic Games.
Jenolan Caves to remain closed for 18 months due to 'essential' roadworks
Reidun Berntsen
Jenolan Caves to remain closed for 18 months due to 'essential' roadworks
Our People
Redding's receive recognition for 50 years of service to Lithgow community
George Redding jnr and George Redding snr hold their statements of recognition for service to the community. Picture by Reidun Berntsen.
Reidun Berntsen
Family and community celebrate Whitney as he referees in Touch World cup
Reidun Berntsen
Jason Whitney is presented with his Australian blazer by Portland Touch Football Association founder Barry Fardell. Picture from Portland Touch Football Association Facebook page

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Defence Housing mandated deadly engineered stone in new homes

Connor Pearce
A Defence Housing Australia development under construction at Academy Close, Campbell. Inset, a stonemason working with protective equipment. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, Gary Ramage

Breakdown just the latest incident at Great Western Highway's Victoria Pass

Matt Watson
Part of Victoria Pass. File picture.

Truman Capote's 'In Cold Blood' was set in which US state? Take our quiz

Anna Houlahan
Truman Capotes 1966 non-fiction novel In Cold Blood was set in which US state? Picture John Downing/Express/Getty Images
Sensitive Content

Mother seeks answers for 'heinous' crime

Grace Dudley
Rebekah Porter holding a photo of her daughter Biddy. Picture supplied

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National

Heavenly sight: double meteor shower to illuminate Australia's night sky

Canberra stargazers take in the night sky. Picture Sitthixay Ditthavong
Anna Houlahan

Immigration detainee charged over alleged drug ring

Rachael Ward • 2hrs ago
Two men are accused of involvement in a drug supply racket run from Villawood Detention Centre. Photo: HANDOUT/NSW POLICE

Rave into reality: Bunnings to host warehouse dance party

Annika Rhoades
Music duo Peking Duk went viral asking Bunnings to host a rave in one of their warehouses. Picture by Peking Duk/Instagram

Has the latest IT outage quietly slowed the cash crash?

Callum Godde
It may no longer be king but experts say cash is still in the royal family of payments. Photo: Alan Porritt/AAP PHOTOS

World's biggest renewable energy micro-grid suspended

Marion Rae
A global nickel glut and stubbornly low prices have forced BHP to suspend plans and operations. Photo: Marion Rae/AAP PHOTOS

Sport

Greyhound racing news from around the NSW regions | July 27

Greyhounds as Pets' 2024 the Winter Adoption Day will be at Gough Whitlam Park in Earlwood on August 18. Picture supplied

Miracle grows fond of name King Can't Win

Greyhound King Can't Win has won six times from 11 starts. Picture supplied

Million Dollar Chase starts August

Michael Cowley
Selena and Mick Zammit after their star Jay Is Jay won the 2023 Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase. Qualification races for the 2024 series begin August 26. Picture: Lachlan Naidu.
Photos

Undermanned Hawks rally to record drought-breaking win against Workies

Three tries late in the game sealed their first win since April.
Dominic Unwin
Undermanned Hawks rally to record drought-breaking win against Workies

Lithgow teen sensation focused on hometown success and a bigger dream

Nick Guthrie
Eli Morris in action for Lithgow against Nyngan earlier this season. Picture by Eric Mahony
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Buyers snap up land in Berwick Waters on Melbourne's fringe
Extensive parkland and surrounding wetlands give the development a natural appeal. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
Property
Top architect designed homes on sale, including one seen on Restoration Australia
Jen Melocco
The view is as stunning as the home design in this property in Cygnet in Tasmania. Pic: Supplied
Aussies feeling the pinch: Home loan arrears on the rise
Emily Rayner
*Latest observation March 2024 **Series only available March 2019 ***Well secured loans prior to March 2022 - both secured and not well - secured thereafter.

French chateau vs Sydney sweat: what you can buy for $1.3 Million.

Cazères, Muret, Haute-Garonne, Occitania, Metropolitan France, 31220
Emily Rayner
Property

Darius Boyd earns $2.95m payday with sale of ultra-luxe Brisbane home

Jade Lazarevic
Former NRL star Darius Boyd and his wife Kayla have sold their luxury Brisbane home for $4.55 million. Picture Instagram/supplied

12 easy decor tips to lift your mood and reduce financial stress at home

Emily Rayner
Interior designer Kellie Richardson shares her top tips for improving the look and feel of a home.

What's On

Your guide to what's happening in the Lithgow region

Things to Do
Dave Webb will be playing at Club Lithgow this Friday. Picture by Reidun Berntsen.
Newsroom
What's on

Colin Lane and David Hobson to entertain Lithgow with In Tails show

Staff Reporters
Comedian Colin Lane and composer David Hobson's are to perform at Lithgow Workies Club. Picture supplied

Martin Doherty in his for first solo performance in three years

Staff Reporters
Martin Doherty. File picture
Things to Do

Take the chance to explore Lithgow district historic treasure

Contributed
Cooerwull House in the 1860s with Andrew Brown, Christina Brown and daughter Grace in the carriage.

Lithgow Comedy Festival to return for third year after 'outstanding' weekend

Reidun Berntsen
Daniel Muggleton at the Lithgow Comedy Festival opening night. Picture supplied.

Recommended

Paracetamol the first choice for everyday pain management

Everyday pain like headaches, muscle aches and joint pain impacts 93 per cent of Australians. Picture Shutterstock

5 reasons why you should consider upgrading to a Samsung Galaxy Z series phone

Miranda Aitken
Presenting the Galaxy Z Flip6. Photo supplied by Samsung.

Best in home, groceries and pets | Amazon Prime Day 2024 sales

Best in home, groceries and pets | Amazon Prime Day 2024 sales

The best deals of Amazon Prime Day 2024

The best deals of Amazon Prime Day 2024

Amazon Prime Day deals: Best in fashion savings

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Community

Conservation and environmental advocacy leads to OAM

Mary Holt OAM and Timothy, her 11-year-old rescue cat, at her Mt Wilson home. Picture Jennie Curtin
Jennie Curtin
Watch

'The grit and grime of it': Railway brings esteamed guest for long weekend

Alise McIntosh
A group of children enjoying a ride on the steam engine. Picture by James Arrow
Our History

Beloved Portland Colts player could be memorialised in naming of refurbished grandstand

Staff Reporters
Paul Toole MP Member for Bathurst, Andrew Gee MP Member for Calare, Mayor Maree Statham, councillor Stuart McGhie, Cass Coleman and Almudena Bryce, members of the Portland Mens Shed and representatives of the Portland Colts Football Club at the official opening of the grandstand. Photo supplied

Search is on for Lithgow lotto winners after syndicate shares in $13 million win

Staff Reporters
Top End Newsagency owners Vinh Huynh and Dien Nguyen. Picture supplied
Energy Wars

The regions need to be rewarded for doing the heavy lifting

Samantha Townsend
Off the current capacity of renewable projects in the application stage, 40 per cent are from NSW. Picture by Shutterstock.

Photos and Video

How Olympic skateboarding was shaped by 'power and politics'

Analysis
Children skateboarding. File Picture.
Dr Indigo Willing

Truman Capote's 'In Cold Blood' was set in which US state? Take our quiz

Anna Houlahan
Truman Capotes 1966 non-fiction novel In Cold Blood was set in which US state? Picture John Downing/Express/Getty Images
Watch

A nose for 'black diamonds': the fine art of truffle harvesting

Saffron Howden
Truffle farmer Simon Hedges with his truffle dog, Jimmy, at Duckmaloi River Truffles near Oberon in NSW on June 11, 2022. Picture: Saffron Howden
Opinion

The unfortunate rise of 'stakeholder capitalism'

Simon Cowan
The rise of 'stakeholder capitalism' has undeniably changed the rhetoric of major business figures - away from advocating for deregulation and lower taxes, and towards social causes. Picture Shutterstock
Music

How To Make Gravy: the tender story behind this Aussie hit

Glen Humphries
December 21 will forever be 'Gravy Day'. Picture copyright Tony Mott

Comment

The Saint: Voters now have a nuclear option

Column
OUR Mt Piper power station targeted by Dutton's coalition for a nuclear energy site. File photo
Column

The Saint: We don't really need to be tatty

BRINGING joy to the hearts of railway buffs and disapproving frowns from the net zero brigade, the biggest operational steam loco in the Southern Hemisphere, the Bayer Garrett, comes our way today and again next week.
Column

The Saint: New life in market day program

REVIVAL: A Cook Street market day program has injected new life to a Lithgow CBD Saturday.
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What it's like to cruise one of the busiest trade routes in the world
Cruising
What it's like to cruise one of the busiest trade routes in the world
John Hanscombe
Discover this stunning nook of Japan as part of a luxury cruise
Discover this stunning nook of Japan as part of a luxury cruise
Ultimate Guide: The best shops in Tokyo's most famous retail district
Susan Skelly
Ultimate Guide: The best shops in Tokyo's most famous retail district

One perfect 'daycation': How to have your best ever stopover in Singapore

One perfect 'daycation': How to have your best ever stopover in Singapore
Natascha Mirosch

Deal of the week: Save $7500 per person on this luxe cruise in Asia

Deal of the week: Save $7500 per person on this luxe cruise in Asia

We ate our way down Hong Kong's Michelin-star Mile - here's the verdict

Carrie Hutchinson
We ate our way down Hong Kong's Michelin-star Mile - here's the verdict

Travel is the number one priority for retirees, says new report

Travel is the number one priority for retirees, says new report
Hungry Traveller

The right side of history: Raising the 'steaks' in Vegas

Ben Groundwater
The right side of history: Raising the 'steaks' in Vegas
Car Expert

Why Cadillac thinks it won’t be seen as a newcomer in Australia

Car Expert
Why Cadillac thinks it won’t be seen as a newcomer in Australia
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert

Lincoln Navigator: Conversion firm bringing Lexus LX, Cadillac Escalade rival to Australia

Simon Christie
Lincoln Navigator: Conversion firm bringing Lexus LX, Cadillac Escalade rival to Australia
Car Expert

The most fuel efficient 4x4 utes in Australia

Tyra Lawler-Cass
The most fuel efficient 4x4 utes in Australia
Car Expert

The fastest Corvette ever has some Australian DNA

Jack Quick
The fastest Corvette ever has some Australian DNA
Car Expert

2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series V8 review

James Wong
2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series V8 review
The Senior

Businesses don't do enough to protect customers from scammers: Choice

Victims are often given little help after they have been scammed. ACM file picture
The advocacy group says businesses leave scam victims feeling alone and ashamed.
Eileen Wood

Young carers step up as ageing population leads to disability spike

Disability is on the rise and young people are stepping up to help.
Rowan Cowley
The number of young Australians serving in caring roles is snowballing. Picture from Shutterstock

Driving force behind new free travel app encourages Aussies to hit road

A new app encourages people to explore Australia via the open road.
Rowan Cowley
The app boasts 30 fully mapped routes and counting. Picture supplied
The Land

Why this farm boy chose volunteer rescue and working with dogs over Rotary

Mark Gibson in his Volunteer Rescue Association NSW uniform and (inset) the VRA Rescue NSW Search Dogs Squad. Picture by Belinda Soole
Sarah Falson
Free

Check out who was snapped at Knowla Livestock's bull sale

Samantha Townsend
Annie Laurie, Knowla Livestock, Gloucester taking the family photographs during the sale. Pictures by Samantha Townsend
Photos

Hundreds gather for 53rd federal ICPA Conference

Mount Isa Branch of the Air's Wendy Hick and Margaret Brock.

Life & Style

Quiet luxury is the low-fuss trend we've been waiting for

Quiet luxury is the low-fuss trend we've been waiting for
Linley Wilkie

The timelessness of a plant-based farmhouse

Cherie Hausler
Quince hummingbird cake with tahini caramel

No more cheap beer and skittles: why a pint will be more expensive

Anna Houlahan
BentSpoke Brewing Cos Tracy Margrain (left) and Richard Watkins employ around 70 people at the brewery and their BrewPub in Braddon, Canberra. Picture supplied