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Energy Australia said it is committed to the Lake Lyell pumped hydro project.

OUR FUTUREEnergy Australia rules out any EfW proposal for its Mt Piper site

Alanna Tomazin

CELEBRATE: Lizzy Cain, Keanna Young and Sofia Byrnes enjoy the Wallerawang Kids Club birthday party. Picture: Supplied

OUR PEOPLEMrs Lamb celebrates 30 years of running Kids Club at Wallerawang

Alanna Tomazin

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Catholic teachers will stop work on Friday in NSW and ACT, the latest in a string of wider protests.

NSW, ACT Catholic school teachers' strike

NSW is banning light-weight plastic bags from June 1, and other single-use items from November.

NSW single-use plastic bag ban next week

Mt Piper Power Station outside of Lithgow. FILE

'Perplexing': Wallerawang site ruled out for Energy from Waste project as Mount Piper location remains

Alanna Tomazin

Chris Dawson (left) molested the schoolgirl he later married, her friend has told his murder trial.

Dawson accused of molesting schoolgirl

Miklos Bolza

RELIEF: Bertie Daniel (right) was delighted to see the Voluntary Assisted Dying bill pass. Photo: SHAYNE HIGSON/DYING WITH DIGNITY

'He was in constant pain': Relief for Kanimbla Valley family as NSW legalises voluntary assisted dying

Riley Krause

UPDATEDYour Lithgow region traffic update for May 26

OUR PLACESJenolan RFS Shed rises from ashes after falling victim to summer fires

THINGS TO DOThings to do: Central West and beyond

FEDERAL ELECTIONIndependent movement 'is not going to stop' in Calare: Hook

Energy Australia said it is committed to the Lake Lyell pumped hydro project.

OUR FUTUREEnergy Australia rules out any EfW proposal for its Mt Piper site

'Australia's longest tunnel' will also be its cheapest for motorists

WATCH'Australia's longest tunnel' will also be its cheapest for motorists

ABOUT TIME: Bathurst transport industry stalwart Graeme Burke has welcomed the announcement of a tunnel from Little Hartley to Blackheath, but says it's long overdue.

Blue Mountains tunnel plan is long overdue, says local transport stalwart

Are Coles shoppers Lithgow's laziest or just the rudest? Shopping trolleys left behind in parking spaces are a daily source of parking lot rage, all within easy reach of disposal bays. Courtesy, it seems, doesn't exist.

COMMENTThe Saint: Who's Who of the ballot box

Your go to guide for what's on around the Lithgow area

THINGS TO DOYour go to guide for what's on around the Lithgow area

Unusually wet weather is forecast for NSW, South Australia, Queensland and the NT this winter, according to the Bureau of Meteorology's Winter 2022 Climate Outlook, which was released on Thursday.

WATCHAbove average rainfall, temperatures forecast this winter

Joyce, deputy face challenges for top jobs

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New government vows better Pacific ties

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Biggest show of Indigenous art to hit Asia

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Vivid festival to light up Sydney again

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Labor one seat from majority government

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TRY-TIME: Greg Alderson scored twice against Orange CYMS on Sunday afternoon. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

Alderson delighted by side's effort in defeat as skipper scores two rare 'meat pies'

Lachlan Harper

Brian Judge holds up four fingers denoting his four aces. Picture: Supplied

Judge scores a golfing highlight with a hole-in-one

Jeff Geddes

Tokyo Olympic silver medalist Lachi Sharp in his Amsterdam colours. Picture: Supplied/World Sport pics

OUR PEOPLESharp's still carving it up in Netherlands and prepped for a June homecoming

Alanna Tomazin

TRY-TIME: Greg Alderson scored twice against Orange CYMS on Sunday afternoon. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

Alderson delighted by side's effort in defeat as skipper scores two rare 'meat pies'

ROUND EIGHT: Table tennis action.

Table tennis: Grippers upset title favourites with a win

John Cox

SIBLINGS: Sisters Lily (left) and Hannah Kable will both be playing St Pat's during the 2022 Central West Premier League women's season. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

SUBSCRIBERHannah Kable thrilled to be playing with her sister Lily at St Pat's

Bradley Jurd

Australians wanted to change the curtains: Former prime minister Scott Morrison. Picture: AAP

'Vicious and brutal': Morrison ducks responsibility for election loss

Australians wanted to change the curtains: Former prime minister Scott Morrison. Picture: AAP

'Vicious and brutal': Morrison ducks responsibility for election loss

It turns out that to have a shot at winning a seat in Parliament from a major party you need a credible candidate and some backing. Who knew? Picture: AAP

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONThe votes are in the centre. It's not rocket science

It turns out that to have a shot at winning a seat in Parliament from a major party you need a credible candidate and some backing. Who knew? Picture: AAP

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONThe votes are in the centre. It's not rocket science

Anthony Albanese is yet to confirm if his partner Jodie Haydon (left) will move with him into the prime minister's official residence. Picture AAP

PM Albanese should live in The Lodge: Pocock

Anthony Albanese is yet to confirm if his partner Jodie Haydon (left) will move with him into the prime minister's official residence. Picture AAP

PM Albanese should live in The Lodge: Pocock

Farmers Judy Cardwell from Mitta Mitta and Belinda Pearce of the Kiewa Valley lead a protest to Melbourne last year over the issue of camping on licensed Crown river frontages. Picture: Mark Jesser

LISTENFarmers and fishers feud over riverside camping in Victoria

Farmers Judy Cardwell from Mitta Mitta and Belinda Pearce of the Kiewa Valley lead a protest to Melbourne last year over the issue of camping on licensed Crown river frontages. Picture: Mark Jesser

LISTENFarmers and fishers feud over riverside camping in Victoria

A home on Richmond Street, Woodburn. The flood damaged contents piled up on the nature strip. Thursday 7th April 2022 // PHOTO BY MARINA NEIL // NEWCASTLE HERALD // NRFLOODS22

LISTENLiving with climate disasters

A home on Richmond Street, Woodburn. The flood damaged contents piled up on the nature strip. Thursday 7th April 2022 // PHOTO BY MARINA NEIL // NEWCASTLE HERALD // NRFLOODS22

LISTENLiving with climate disasters

Grumpy Goat Co in Smithton Tasmania holds goat yoga sessions. Picture: Meg Whitfield

LISTENGoat yoga sets the baa for mental health care

Grumpy Goat Co in Smithton Tasmania holds goat yoga sessions. Picture: Meg Whitfield

LISTENGoat yoga sets the baa for mental health care

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The popular Ironfest festival will return to Lithgow in 2023. Photo: Benjamin Palmer

Stoke the fires: How Ironfest is making its triumphant comeback

Alanna Tomazin

READY: Tim and Vicki Poulter of the Tarana Valley Community Group. Picture: SUPPLIED

OUR HISTORYMusic to mark an important Tarana Railway Station occasion

Colin Munro taking part in Dementia Australia's Memory Walk & Jog.

'It fills me with hope': Why the Memory Walk & Jog has become a tradition for one family living with dementia

Rosie Ryan

Welcome to Lithgow Home Front 2022

Welcome to Lithgow Home Front 2022

The results speak for themselves. Home and property values are soaring and you could benefit from this trend. Find out with a free appraisal of the value of your home.

Could you be a property millionaire?

Linda Lambrechts

Colin Munro taking part in Dementia Australia's Memory Walk & Jog.

'It fills me with hope': Why the Memory Walk & Jog has become a tradition for one family living with dementia

Using her own experiences as a mum with a love of the outdoors, Tiffany Droge has created the ultimate family outing baby carrier.

Ditch the pram and take bub with you on an adventure

Linda Lambrechts

Take control of your pregnancy journey

Take control of your pregnancy journey

Linda Lambrechts

The Upper Hunter LGA, which includes Scone (pictured), has been named one of the top regional markets in NSW. Picture: Shutterstock

New report names the 3 top markets in regional NSW

The Upper Hunter LGA, which includes Scone (pictured), has been named one of the top regional markets in NSW. Picture: Shutterstock

New report names the 3 top markets in regional NSW

Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes has increased his investment in Narooma with the purchase of Lynch's Hotel. Photo: Supplied

Hemmes expands Narooma hospitality venture with purchase of historic Lynch's pub

Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes has increased his investment in Narooma with the purchase of Lynch's Hotel. Photo: Supplied

Hemmes expands Narooma hospitality venture with purchase of historic Lynch's pub

Giddy up: Tasmanian property with rich racing history on the market

Giddy up: Tasmanian property with rich racing history on the market

Nick Clark

FOR THE LOVE: Billionaire retailer Gerry Harvey's love of agriculture has taken him on a sometimes bumpy ride.

'Would you eat a fish caught in Sydney Harbour?': Why billionaire Gerry Harvey chose this small town over Sydney

Marian Macdonald

The old Bank of New South Wales, later known as the 'Bank of Ales' is up for auction on Saturday February 26, 2022. Photo supplied.

'If the staff were robbed, they'd lock themselves in the vault': Rich history behind bank listing revealed

Amandine Ahrens

BE WARY: Do your research before paying for holiday deals that seem too good to be true.

Scamwatch: Beware of holiday deals too good to be true

HAPPY DAYS: School heavily influences young people's involvement, training or study post-school.

Right support can create bright future

The popular Ironfest festival will return to Lithgow in 2023. Photo: Benjamin Palmer

Stoke the fires: How Ironfest is making its triumphant comeback

Alanna Tomazin

BE WARY: Do your research before paying for holiday deals that seem too good to be true.

Scamwatch: Beware of holiday deals too good to be true

FOURTH JAB: A masked woman rolls up her sleeve to recieve a COVID-19 jab. Picture: File

Lithgow GP encourages high risk residents to get 'winter booster'

Jay-Anna Mobbs

TOUGH TRASH TALK: Lithgow mayor Maree Statham had to call a point of order several times throughout April's meeting. Picture: Lithgow City Council Live Stream screenshot

OUR FUTURECouncillors stand their ground on trash talk at April meeting as rescission motion defeated

Alanna Tomazin

Unusually wet weather is forecast for NSW, South Australia, Queensland and the NT this winter, according to the Bureau of Meteorology's Winter 2022 Climate Outlook, which was released on Thursday.

WATCHAbove average rainfall, temperatures forecast this winter

Aussie Joel Edgerton gets a call-back as Uncle Owen. Picture: Disney+

WATCHDisney's Obi-Wan Kenobi comes with two telling decisions

Picture: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERWhat is the Uluru Statement and an Indigenous Voice to Parliament?

Australians wanted to change the curtains: Former prime minister Scott Morrison. Picture: AAP

'Vicious and brutal': Morrison ducks responsibility for election loss

PAST WINNER: The 2018 winner, trailblazing biodynamic farmer and grazier Charlie Arnott, Boorowa, NSW, used his prize money to launch his highly successful podcast The Regenerative Journey.

$50,000 in store for Landcare champion

COST OF LIVING: Inflation is a normal part of a functioning economy, but problems begin when the cost of living is rising faster than wages can grow.

WATCHInflation, interest rates, wage growth, cost of living: How does it all work?

Emma Horn

It's hard to imagine the campaigning style of Barnaby Joyce helped Liberal moderates battling teal independents in their inner-city heartland. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONIt's time for the Liberals to rethink their coalition with the Nationals

John Warhurst

Anthony Albanese is yet to confirm if his partner Jodie Haydon (left) will move with him into the prime minister's official residence. Picture AAP

PM Albanese should live in The Lodge: Pocock

Harley Dennett

MISSING: LIKE many others, were wondering what happened to Channel Nines Current Affair coverage of the Wang incinerator brawl. Filming was back on April 20 but still no show.

COMMENTThe Saint: Tunnel vision or a bridge too far

Letter: In defence of independent candidates

Letter: In defence of independent candidates

Tony Rhead

Are Coles shoppers Lithgow's laziest or just the rudest? Shopping trolleys left behind in parking spaces are a daily source of parking lot rage, all within easy reach of disposal bays. Courtesy, it seems, doesn't exist.

COMMENTThe Saint: Who's Who of the ballot box

Deep dive into how spammers fool us

Deep dive into how spammers fool us

PRECIOUS PLACE: Greg Ugle by the ancient rock shelter he says will be impacted by the bridge under the current proposal.

Building bridges, but plan divides

Hazel Bradley

Queenie describes her show 'Blue: The Songs of Joni Mitchell' as a love letter from one melancholy mother to another. Image credit: Kurt Sneddon.

Queenie van de Zandt performs love letter to Joni Mitchell | Photos, Video

Anthony Caggiano

People representing many organisations and community groups attended.

Ceremony brings everyone together for start of construction on Eden's mountain bike trails

Nationals MP for Gippsland Darren Chester will challenge Barnaby Joyce for the party's leadership.

Joyce, deputy face challenges for top jobs

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Former defence minister Peter Dutton will be the next Liberal leader. Picture: Keegan Carroll

DIGESTDutton's day as Liberal leader comes, as PM goes all nice

Unusually wet weather is forecast for NSW, South Australia, Queensland and the NT this winter, according to the Bureau of Meteorology's Winter 2022 Climate Outlook, which was released on Thursday.

WATCHAbove average rainfall, temperatures forecast this winter

Australia's new leadership visited Japan and Fiji to assure regional partners and allies.

New government vows better Pacific ties

Tess Ikonomou
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The biggest collection of Australian Indigenous art to tour Asia is going on show in Singapore.

Biggest show of Indigenous art to hit Asia

Liz Hobday
59m ago

Sydney's Vivid festival is back after a two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vivid festival to light up Sydney again

1hr ago

Labor and Anthony Albanese are just one seat away from forming a majority government.

Labor one seat from majority government

Tess Ikonomou
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Find out how many applications have flooded in for special disaster grants?

Find out how many applications have flooded in for special disaster grants?

Samantha Townsend

STRONG PRICES EXPECTED: An expected year-on-year fall of 3pc in global corn production is expected to eat into global corn stocks by about 1pc, meaning the global coarse grain market, including for barley and sorghum, will remain supported.

ANALYSISGlobal oilseeds rise expected

Cheryl Kalisch Gordon, Rabobank

Kempsey dairy farmer, Wade Francis, is using sport gym mats in his dairy to keep his herd dry after relentless rain since the start of the year. Photo: Samantha Townsend

Why this farmer is using gym mats in his dairy

Samantha Townsend

The succulent Jai Ho Tandoori Prawns and, left, the Chilli Chicken accompanied by a plate of super-light basmati ice

REVIEWFull-on flavours and great value

Ian Moore

Recipe and Styling: Naomi Crisante foodcentric.com.au Instagram @food.centric
Photography: Josh Lynott joshlynott.com Instagram @joshlynott

Easy ways to spice up your fish

Naomi Crisante

Roll up for delightful involtini

Roll up for delightful involtini

Naomi Crisante