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GIRL POWER: Jade Cameron and Tiah Gibbs-Minner are excited to represent Lithgow in the 2021 Bathurst District Football competition. Photo: ALANNA TOMAZIN.

Lithgow launches two new football teams creating pathways for women

Alanna Tomazin

TITLE CLAIM: Jaiden Healey with his number nine Honda Civic sponsored by Bettergrow Landscape and Rural Supplies and Portland Automotive. Photo: SUPPLIED.

Healey pushes through the heat to claim junior Australian title

Alanna Tomazin

Lithgow Aged Care is safe.

'A huge relief': The future of Lithgow Aged Care under its new owners

Benjamin Palmer

SEASON OPENER: Panthers player Rylee Millar in action at the 2020 grand final. Photo: ALANNA TOMAZIN.

Panthers women ones to watch after stunning season opener

Alanna Tomazin

GPs say the best time to get the vaccine is before the start of the flu season.

GPs urge young people to get flu shot

Benita Kolovos

BACK AND BETTER: Lithgow Storm captain Nic Milne (right) at a PLH match in 2019. Photo: ALANNA TOMAZIN.

Hybrid Lithgow team open hockey season with an 11-0 victory at Orange

Alanna Tomazin

Cook Plaza has seen some better days thanks to the pigeons.

HAVE YOUR SAYTHE SAINT: Lithgow housekeeping needs some continuity

The Saint

FOCUS: A highway patrol car at a level crossing on the Bylong Valley Way, police will target dangerous driving at level crossings this week. Photo: NSW POLICE FORCE

Police focus shifts to level crossings in Central West blitz

WHAT'S ONUnique, feel-good music is coming for a mini-festival at The Foundations

UPDATEDMan missing in mountains found safe

'Is that the town hall?' Prince asked of painting of rundown farm shed

Ice, ice baby: Frosty start as Central West wakes to freezing temperatures

GIRL POWER: Jade Cameron and Tiah Gibbs-Minner are excited to represent Lithgow in the 2021 Bathurst District Football competition. Photo: ALANNA TOMAZIN.

Lithgow launches two new football teams creating pathways for women

GPs say the best time to get the vaccine is before the start of the flu season.

GPs urge young people to get flu shot

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

POPULAR: Campers, seen here off College Road in 2017, always embrace the opportunity to temporarily reside near Mount Panorama for the duration of the Bathurst 1000 race festival. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

Supercars confirms campground plans for 2021 Bathurst 1000

Queenslanders will be able to go out without masks from 6am on Thursday.

Qld to ease virus restrictions on Thursday

FUN: Jacinta, Zoey and Preston.

PHOTOSCommunity gathers for a family fun day at Fatima Hall

Under-the-radar Cats an absorbing tale

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OPINIONMum's the word: When is the best time for youngsters to start school?

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Healey pushes through the heat to claim junior Australian title

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Lithgow launches two new football teams creating pathways for women

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Panthers women ones to watch after stunning season opener

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Aussie to lead University of Rhode Island

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US infectious diseases expert Anthony Fauci said the vaccine rollout should be the highest priority. Picture: Getty Images

Australia's vaccine rollout should be 'highest priority': Fauci

The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has been hit by delays in Australia. Picture: Shutterstock

Calls for 'feet on the ground' in COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Independent MP Helen Haines. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Urgent course change': Calls grow for Australian vaccine reset

Another case of blood clotting believed to be linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine has been found. Picture: Shutterstock

Second case of rare blood clots identified

Lyneham resident John May was confused after his GP and My Health Record told him different things about when he should get a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERMy Health Record website changed over misleading vaccine advice

Cassandra Morgan

The Prime Minister posted a video to Facebook rather than a press conference. Picture: Facebook

'You don't get to set the agenda': Morrison defends ditching end-of-year vaccine target

Karen Barlow

Prime Minister Scott Morrison receiving a COVID-19 vaccine earlier this year. Picture: Getty Images

PM abandons vaccine 2021 target

Harley Dennett

CARE Australia has provided aid to Papua New Guinea since 1989. Since the outbreak of the coronavirus, its work has included education on the importance of regularly washing hands and social distancing, as well as trying to dispel COVID-19 myths. Picture: Supplied.

PNG to receive Australian-produced AstraZeneca vaccines

Alex Crowe

Geelong's defence looked especially slow and cumbersome against Melbourne. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Under-the-radar Cats an absorbing tale

Rohan Connolly

TITLE CLAIM: Jaiden Healey with his number nine Honda Civic sponsored by Bettergrow Landscape and Rural Supplies and Portland Automotive. Photo: SUPPLIED.

Healey pushes through the heat to claim junior Australian title

Alanna Tomazin

Bathurst 6 Hour: Brad Schumacher wins his class in both GT World Challenge Australia races at Mount Panorama

SUBSCRIBERBathurst 6 Hour: Brad Schumacher wins his class in both GT World Challenge Australia races at Mount Panorama

Anya Whitelaw

Geelong's defence looked especially slow and cumbersome against Melbourne. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Under-the-radar Cats an absorbing tale

GIRL POWER: Jade Cameron and Tiah Gibbs-Minner are excited to represent Lithgow in the 2021 Bathurst District Football competition. Photo: ALANNA TOMAZIN.

Lithgow launches two new football teams creating pathways for women

Alanna Tomazin

SEASON OPENER: Panthers player Rylee Millar in action at the 2020 grand final. Photo: ALANNA TOMAZIN.

Panthers women ones to watch after stunning season opener

Alanna Tomazin

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

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UNIQUE: The Foundations reactivation manager Rich Evans is excited for the Powerhouse to host the Festival of Small Halls. Photo: CIARA BASTOW.

WHAT'S ONUnique, feel-good music is coming for a mini-festival at The Foundations

Alanna Tomazin

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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OCC: Gloria Bird, Delaney Reinhardt and Barb Reinhardt at a 2020 packing day. Photo: ALANNA TOMAZIN.

Packing 'six something's' begins to help children in need

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

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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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

TIME TO RELAX: Matthew and Eloise Collins in the lounge area with the fireplace that helped inspire them.

A grand design - on a budget

TIME TO RELAX: Matthew and Eloise Collins in the lounge area with the fireplace that helped inspire them.

A grand design - on a budget

TOP OF THE CHART: The Whitsundays has taken first place in the PRD Stand Out Regions report. Photo - Shutterstock, Tanya Puntti.

The top ten stand out places for property in Australia

TOP OF THE CHART: The Whitsundays has taken first place in the PRD Stand Out Regions report. Photo - Shutterstock, Tanya Puntti.

The top ten stand out places for property in Australia

AFTER THE STORM: Those impacted by floods should talk to their property manager or landlord and insurance company as soon as possible. Photo - Shutterstock.

Help for those impacted by floods

VACANCIES: According to SQM Research there are now less vacancies at the national level compared to January 2020 just prior to the first outbreak of Covid-19 in Australia. Photo - Shutterstock.

The worst is over for landlords as vacancies fall

CONSIDERATIONS: Property investment isn't for everyone. If you are considering investing in property, it is essential to weigh up the pros and cons. Photo - Shutterstock.

The pros and cons of property investing

Lithgow Aged Care is safe.

'A huge relief': The future of Lithgow Aged Care under its new owners

Benjamin Palmer

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Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

BOXED IN: Cats are pedantic about their ablutions and the location and cleanliness of their tray.

Illness or stress? Solving the mystery of your peeing puss

Dr Anne Quain

Lithgow Aged Care is safe.

'A huge relief': The future of Lithgow Aged Care under its new owners

Back Row: Andrew Gee, Stewart McGhie, Robert Staff, Rodger Taig, Garry O'Reilly.
Front Row: Maree Statham, Ted and Kaylin Caddis, Evelyn Staff and Carolynne Davies.

Portland Memorial Wall opening contributes to a massive weekend in Portland

Ciara Bastow

'We sometimes get a hard wrap': Recognising the Council staff who keep our town beautiful

GOOD NEWS'We sometimes get a hard wrap': Recognising the Council staff who keep our town beautiful

Ciara Bastow

HYPED: London's Dry Cleaning are, from left, Nick Buxton (drums), Florence Shaw (vocals), Tom Dowse (guitar) and Lewis Maynard (bass).

MUSICDry Cleaning standing tall after debut's hyped leg up

Bitch the heifer safely home in Marong. Picture: SUPPLIED

The story of a tipped float and a heifer named Bitch on the run on a highway

Two people have died after a plane crashed in Sutton. Picture: OnScene ACT

Plane crash victims were inspecting energy network

Big Data: Timana Tahu hooked up to 3D motion capture technology for research into reducing concussion risk.

Former NRL player tackles concussion with 3D animation technology

Stuart Bell is an L2P volunteer mentor helping learner drivers reach their required hours to obtain their licence.

Why it is important to give learners lots of night driving experience

Hayley Elg

The "Whomping Willow" outhouse at Dunolly. Pictures: SUPPLIED

Does this remind you of a certain tree in a Harry Potter movie?

Elspeth Kernebone

Snowing at Great Lake. Picture: Facebook/Karen Harrison.

Excitement as snow hits Tasmania

Dana Anderson

A hard-drumming scene from Sound of Metal. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWRewarding story of a great loss

Cris Kennedy

Cook Plaza has seen some better days thanks to the pigeons.

HAVE YOUR SAYTHE SAINT: Lithgow housekeeping needs some continuity

The Saint

BUZZING: Lake Wallace was the place to be during the Easter break.

COMMENTTHE SAINT: Truly a looming Winter of discontent

The Saint

Polls shows Australian voters are most concerned by global warming and the environment.

LETTER: Spending money to stop global warming is what we need

Ray Peck, Hawthorn

GREEN IS GOOD: Tony Kanellos has plenty of priceless childhood memories of times spent in his family backyard.

A time when the grass was greener

Rowan Cowley

Enjoy meeting and serving travellers at the William Creek Hotel. Photo: South Australian Tourism Commission.

Fancy a working holiday?

Sue Preston

Cafes and shops in Kings Cross, Sydney, 1933. Photo: National Library of Australia.

Fun and frolics up at the Cross

John Piggott

The Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody released its final report 30 years ago today.

Deaths in custody action urged 30 years on

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Truck driver Mohinder Singh had been using and trafficking drugs in the lead up to the fatal crash.

Truckie gets 22 years for killing Vic cops

The PA Hospital will remain closed to visitors after traces of coronavirus were found last week.

Virus restrictions ease for Queensland

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Kristina Keneally has accused Peter Dutton of cancelling her trip to Christmas Island.

Dutton stopped Tamil family trip: Keneally

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A coroner will hand down a report on the death of outback nurse Gayle Woodford.

Coroner to report on SA nurse's murder

Tim Dornin

The PM says a $387 million investment in the SKA radio telescope in WA will be good for Australia.

PM spruiks radio telescope project in WA

It's beyond doubt that Christine Holgate resigned from her job, minister Paul Fletcher says.

Australia Post to remain public: minister

Paul Osborne

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has abandoned his opposition to establishing major vaccine hubs.

PM flags first vaccine jabs by year's end

Paul Osborne

Laurie Argue from Kempsey Stock and Land with 174kg Angus steers sold by Peter Lanigan, Clybucca, that made a top of 620.2c/kg last Thursday. Photo: Samantha Townsend

Volatility masking real cattle market trend

Karen Bailey
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Donna Kopp, Towonga, Peak Hill sashing the grand champion medium wool ram exhibited by Hamish McLaren, Nerstane, Woolbrook.

Nerstane, Thalabah top in medium wool

Stephen Burns
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While the next few mornings won't be as cold as they were earlier in the week, they will be a few degrees below-average for April.

Temperatures dip as cold front sweeps in

BEN DOMENSINO, Weatherzone
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Board games are a great inexpensive way to entertain children. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONAvoid the expense of school-holiday fun

Mumma Jak

LIVING MULCH: Many plants can being used as living mulches to benefit your garden. Picture: Hannah Moloney.

Plants that make ideal living mulches

Hannah Moloney

There are tricks of the age pension system to be aware of. Picture: Shutterstock.

Getting wiser to the tricks of the age-pension system

Noel Whittaker