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Less than five cases of coronavirus confirmed for the Lithgow LGA

FREEFewer than five cases of coronavirus confirmed for the Lithgow LGA

Ciara Bastow and Murray Nichols

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the coronavirus.

UK PM Johnson tests positive for virus

Guy Faulconbridge and Kate Holton

The man will appear in Lithgow Local Court today.

Another 26 charges laid by police as part of ongoing investigation

ADVICE: Working from home is different for many but not impossible if a few basic guidelines are followed.

WATCHWorking from home? Pop the kettle on and take these tips onboard.

Ashley Walmsley

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Outside meetings limited to no more than two people

Kirsten Lawson

Health Minister Greg Hunt and Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Early signs of curve flattening, as rate of new coronavirus cases slows

Katie Burgess

CESSOILS PhD certified professional soil scientist and environmental practitioner Doctor Jane Aiken.

Landfill legislation: Do you know your soil rights?

Alanna Tomazin

How to use the government's coronavirus app and WhatsApp account

How to use the government's coronavirus app and WhatsApp account

Bushfire clean up to carry on in Lithgow LGA despite coronavirus

Fostering Integration in Lithgow, LINC's tales of diversity and belonging

Lithgow mayor urges residents to self isolate where possible

Lithgow's dangerous crash spot chosen to undergo upgrades

Less than five cases of coronavirus confirmed for the Lithgow LGA

FREEFewer than five cases of coronavirus confirmed for the Lithgow LGA

Which local businesses are still open during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Which local businesses are still open during the COVID-19 pandemic?

PAUSE: Uber are temporarily pausing plans to launch the Uber app across all of regional NSW. Photo: FILE

Uber puts plans to come to Lithgow on hold temporarily

PANIC BUYING: A local school staff member was abused over milk at ALDI. Picture: ALANNA TOMAZIN.

Lithgow woman cops flak at ALDI when buying milk

How COVID-19 is unfolding around Australia

IN DEPTHHow COVID-19 is unfolding around Australia

ADVICE: Working from home is different for many but not impossible if a few basic guidelines are followed.

WATCHWorking from home? Pop the kettle on and take these tips onboard.

Landfill legislation: Do you know your soil rights?

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Backpackers ride out COVID-19 pandemic in Tasmania

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Coronavirus case link to cruise ship that visited Kangaroo Island

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UK's Johnson writes to all 30m households

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Brazil's Bolsonaro says virus not serious

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Russia to shut borders as infections rise

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Outside meetings limited to no more than two people

STAYING: Norwegian backpacker Sofie Tegland is one of eight backpackers still working for RW Squibb and Sons orchard at Spreyton. Picture: supplied

Backpackers ride out COVID-19 pandemic in Tasmania

ADVICE: Working from home is different for many but not impossible if a few basic guidelines are followed.

WATCHWorking from home? Pop the kettle on and take these tips onboard.

Passengers from the Sun Princess cruise ship disembark at Penneshaw on January 19.

Coronavirus case link to cruise ship that visited Kangaroo Island

Long queues formed outside of Woden Centrelink this week. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERHave you lost work? Here's what you need to know

Julia Kanapathippillai

Health Minister Greg Hunt and Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Early signs of curve flattening, as rate of new coronavirus cases slows

Katie Burgess

Photo: Leigh Strange.

Life during COVID-19 - without a grocery store

Eliza Wynn

All you need to know about coronavirus in one place

All you need to know about coronavirus in one place

FOOTY FAN: Company owner Shane Morris (left) with operations manager Josh Vlores. Picture: SUPPLIED

Midwest Rugby League competition gains new sponsor despite cancellation

Payne Haas of the Broncos takes on the defence during the round 2 NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Suncorp Stadium on March 20, 2020 in Brisbane before the season was suspended due to COVID-19. Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

How the NRL season might have gone

Laurie Daley

ONLINE CHALLENGES: Ba11er Elite owner Adam Marjoram at a previous training session. Picture: ALANNA TOMAZIN.

Keeping young basketballers engaged during the coronavirus

FOOTY FAN: Company owner Shane Morris (left) with operations manager Josh Vlores. Picture: SUPPLIED

Midwest Rugby League competition gains new sponsor despite cancellation

NRL players are being asked to take a big pay cut so the game can survive the COVID-19 shutdown.

No deals yet on NRL, AFL pay cuts

Steve Larkin

IOC president Thomas Bach says the 2021 Olympic Games may not necessarily happen in northern summer.

'All options on table' for Tokyo Oly dates

The Great Beach Drive takes you through Fraser Island's rugged interior. Picture: TEQ

Dreaming of the 10 best Australian road trips

Craig Tansley

Hallgrmskirkja, is a Lutheran church in Reykjavk, is the largest church and the tallest structure in Iceland. Picture: Shutterstock

Could cruise ships become floating hospitals?

Daisy Huntly

Stone walls criss cross through farmland on the largest of the Aran Islands, Inis Mor. Photo: Kathy Sharpe

Ancient relics and wild landscapes enchant on the Aran Islands

Kathy Sharpe

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Everything you need to know.

COVID-19, coronavirus: Community group announcements

Alanna Tomazin

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COVID-19, coronavirus: Lithgow Council postpone meeting

Important Beehive Update: With care in mind for many of those vulnerable in our community Beehive classes will run this coming week, March 17th with all precautions taken. Please follow instructions carefully and see the front desk as you come in for information. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call our office on 63513134 or Rev Matt 0458789738

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Celebrated indy rockers 'Rhythmize' Lithgow

Celebrated indy rockers 'Rhythmize' Lithgow

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Future Focus: building a stronger regional Australia

Future Focus: building a stronger regional Australia

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Future leadership: Why today's managers need to be 'intentional'

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Celebrated indy rockers 'Rhythmize' Lithgow

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Does your car harbour a deadly secret? Keep your family and friends safe by urging them to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for a 'tap on the shoulder' for Takata

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We may not have been back to the moon since 1969 but the advanced technology of today would certainly have to make for a smoother landing.

Could your mobile phone take you to the moon and back?

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CESSOILS PhD certified professional soil scientist and environmental practitioner Doctor Jane Aiken.

Landfill legislation: Do you know your soil rights?

Alanna Tomazin

MILESTONE: Dubbo couple Taylar Osborne and Jack Browne and seven-month-old daughter Hollie Browne celebrate the purchase of their first home with real estate agent Adam Wells. Photo: SUPPLIED

SUBSCRIBERHow a young dad achieved his home ownership dream

Faye Wheeler

SAVINGS: $9 million has been saved by first home buyers entering market. Photo: FILE

SUBSCRIBER$9 million saved by first home buyers entering market

Faye Wheeler

Fostering Integration in Lithgow, LINC's tales of diversity and belonging

Fostering Integration in Lithgow, LINC's tales of diversity and belonging

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Keep your anxiety in check

Keep your anxiety in check

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Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Fostering Integration in Lithgow, LINC's tales of diversity and belonging

Fostering Integration in Lithgow, LINC's tales of diversity and belonging

Which local businesses are still open during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Which local businesses are still open during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Long socks, short ones and colourful and quirky were the fashion at La Salle for the day.

PHOTOSLa Salle staff and students wear colourful socks to raise awareness

Alanna Tomazin

ADVICE: Working from home is different for many but not impossible if a few basic guidelines are followed.

WATCHWorking from home? Pop the kettle on and take these tips onboard.

Publisher ACM's newspapers around the country will carry the community safety message on their front pages.

WATCHWe've lent our trusted voice to virus safety message

A New York state of mind: coronavirus empties the Big Apple's steets

A New York state of mind: coronavirus empties the Big Apple's steets

The good news stories you NEED in your life right now

GOOD NEWSThe good news stories you NEED in your life right now

Jasmine, 9, and Abigail, 7, enjoy the great outdoors and some exercise with a hula hoop and skipping rope. A little pop tennis is also on the cards.

Old-fashioned fun to stave off the boredom among children

Jackie Meyers

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Ten Netflix offerings for a binge-fest while you're ... indoors

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Uplifting good news stories you ABSOLUTELY need today

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David Pope's beautiful South Coast is Calling images.

Own one of David Pope's South Coast prints

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THINK POSITIVE: I'm outside getting a fresh breath of air. Picture: CIARA BASTOW.

OPINION"Remind yourself to be grateful for something every day"

Alanna Tomazin

Remember, now more than ever we need to support each other to keep our community healthy.

Matters of State with Paul Toole

Paul Toole

The very bad behaviour of local citizens

COMMENTThe very bad behaviour of local citizens

Sussan Hollis

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

LADY OF THE HOUSE: Miriam Margolyes as Aunt Prudence in Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, in cinemas nationally from February 27.

Dear Prudence comes out to play for unstoppable Miriam

Geraldine Cardozo

TURNING THE PAGE: Rosie Craven is living with early stage Alzheimer's but is now able to enjoy hobbies such as reading again thanks to a new clinical trial.

Everything is Rosie thanks to new Alzheimer's drug trial

Rowan Cowley

The latest snapshot of COVID-19 cases, measures and impacts.

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About 200 WA passengers from the Vasco da Gama will spend 14 days in isolation on Rottnest Island.

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NSW authorities want residents to stay home but have held off on tighter restrictions.

Virus cases rise in NSW, but no new deaths

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