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Brave Emily chops her luscious locks for a good cause

GOOD NEWSBrave Emily chops her luscious locks for a good cause

PROUD AS PUNCH: Richard and Tania Sharp are filled with pride and can't wait to see Lachi make his Olympic debut. Photo: ALANNA TOMAZIN

EXCLUSIVEHockey's in Lachi's blood; An insight to Sharp's road to Tokyo 2020

RE-MATCH?: At this stage St Pat's are not sure what path they will take in order to join Lithgow Storm in the grand final. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

SUBSCRIBERFinals not finalised: Premier League Hockey's plan is not yet clear

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

VOTE NOW: Who do you think is the best mechanic in the Lithgow region? Photo: FILE.

FREEVOTE: Who is the best mechanic in Lithgow?

Proud as punch: Dr VVLN Sarma, Dr Sandhya Rani, Mayukh Prakhya, Dr Phani Prakhya and Mihira Prakhya. Photo: Lachlan Harper

WATCHFive year old sets speed record for reciting periodic table

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Man airlifted to Westmead Hospital following crash in Blue Mountains

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OPINIONNot your typical wooden spooners

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FREEFragments of COVID-19 found in Molong sewage system

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GOOD NEWSBrave Emily chops her luscious locks for a good cause

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Australia, thanks for the opportunity

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Sharp scores first Olympic goal with Kookaburras over reigning Argentina

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It looks like a duck and quacks like a duck. Just don't call it JobKeeper.

DIGESTHelp is on the way, but don't call it JobKeeper

NSW authorities are telling people to get any vaccine they can.

ANALYSISDelta variant changes AstraZeneca calculations

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and (inset) Parliament House. Pictures: Elesa Kurtz, Dion Georgopoulos

Parliament locks out the public to prevent outbreak

Ariarne Titmus with her first Olympic gold medal. Picture: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

DIGESTTwo very different races stop the nation

Australias 4x100m Womens freestyle relay team (from left) Bronte Campbell, Meg Harris, Emma McKeon and Cate Campbell hold their Gold Medals after winning the final with a world record time at the Tokyo Aquatic Centre on Sunday. Picture: AAP/Joe Giddens

DIGESTAustralia claims first gold medal of Tokyo Games

ACT police check cars on the Federal Highway at a Covid checkpoint in January. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Hard border with NSW would halt most ACT criminal investigations

Jasper Lindell

Protesters gathered en masse in Sydney to rally against lockdown measures. Picture: Getty

DIGESTThousands attend protests despite rising virus cases

Andrew Brown

Why so serious? Australia's vaccine ad compared to the rest of the world

WATCHWhy so serious? Australia's vaccine ad compared to the rest of the world

Shivé Prema

VICTORY: Lachi Sarp (back) made his Olympic debut with Australia running riot against India, winning 7-1 to stay unbeaten in men's hockey.

Sharp and the Kookaburras play down India hockey romp

Phil Blanche

PROUD AS PUNCH: Richard and Tania Sharp are filled with pride and can't wait to see Lachi make his Olympic debut. Photo: ALANNA TOMAZIN

EXCLUSIVEHockey's in Lachi's blood; An insight to Sharp's road to Tokyo 2020

Alanna Tomazin

Like the Hawks, this year's Kangaroos have shown more than a hint of promise. Photo: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

OPINIONNot your typical wooden spooners

Rohan Connolly

VICTORY: Lachi Sarp (back) made his Olympic debut with Australia running riot against India, winning 7-1 to stay unbeaten in men's hockey.

Sharp and the Kookaburras play down India hockey romp

SHOT'S ON: Lithgow's Lachlan Sharp hits the back of the net for Australia scoring his first Olympic goal.

Sharp scores first Olympic goal with Kookaburras over reigning Argentina

Rob Forsaith

GOOD LUCK: The Lithgow community gets behind Lachi Sharp. Photo: SUPPLIED

A special message for Lachi Sharp making his Olympic debut

Alanna Tomazin

Australian pair Storm Sanders and Ash Barty have been knocked out of the Olympic women's doubles.

Third time lucky as Barty eyes mixed medal

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Australian pair Storm Sanders and Ash Barty have been knocked out of the Olympic women's doubles.

Third time lucky as Barty eyes mixed medal

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Novak Djokovic is on track for a "golden slam" after reaching the Olympic tennis quarter-finals.

Djokovic still in tennis golden slam hunt

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Novak Djokovic is on track for a "golden slam" after reaching the Olympic tennis quarter-finals.

Djokovic still in tennis golden slam hunt

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The Hockeyroos have battled to a tough 1-0 win over Olympic hosts Japan.

Hockeyroos hold on for third straight win

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The Hockeyroos have battled to a tough 1-0 win over Olympic hosts Japan.

Hockeyroos hold on for third straight win

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Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

Dual income family to become homeless

Dual income family to become homeless

Dual income family to become homeless

Dual income family to become homeless

Andy Lynch played 229 games for Castleford during his stellar rugby league career. Photo: SW Pix

PHOTOSLynch trades historic English rugby league career for NSW South Coast life

Andy Lynch played 229 games for Castleford during his stellar rugby league career. Photo: SW Pix

PHOTOSLynch trades historic English rugby league career for NSW South Coast life

Australia's national obsession goes regional

Australia's national obsession goes regional

Australia's national obsession goes regional

Australia's national obsession goes regional

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PERFORMANCE: The cast of Les Misérables brought to you by Lithgow Musical Society. Photo: ALANNA TOMAZIN

All-age cast ready to perform Les Misérables at revamped Union Theatre

Alanna Tomazin

EXPO: The Union Theatre will host an exhibition on Black Summer bushfires artwork.

Council calls upon artists to share creations on black summer fires

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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Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Dellaram Vreeland

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

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Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

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

Regional areas, particularly those close to the coast, have been popular with city buyers. Photo: Sylvia Liber

What's next for regional house prices?

Regional areas, particularly those close to the coast, have been popular with city buyers. Photo: Sylvia Liber

What's next for regional house prices?

GET SET: It's inspection time. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Terminated: Board the inspection train

GET SET: It's inspection time. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Terminated: Board the inspection train

This project in Newrybar, NSW was commenced after the Covid-19 pandemic began. Photo: Supplied

Architects see 'surge' in requests for regional work

Jack Needham

15 Aspect Court, Port Macquarie. Photo: Supplied

Holiday at home: Five prestige properties with room for the whole family

Jack Needham

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

Jack Needham

Brave Emily chops her luscious locks for a good cause

GOOD NEWSBrave Emily chops her luscious locks for a good cause

Alanna Tomazin

FLASHBACK 1965: 'Call that a snowfall? This was a snowfall'.

'This was a snowfall'; History shows just what kind of snow Lithgow can get

Len Ashworth

PERFORMANCE: The cast of Les Misérables brought to you by Lithgow Musical Society. Photo: ALANNA TOMAZIN

All-age cast ready to perform Les Misérables at revamped Union Theatre

Alanna Tomazin

Brave Emily chops her luscious locks for a good cause

GOOD NEWSBrave Emily chops her luscious locks for a good cause

ELECTIONS: Deputy Mayor Wayne McAndrew and Mayor Ray Thompson feel frustrated that elections have been postponed another three months.

Local council elections postponed once again due to COVID

Ciara Bastow

SCAM ALERT: The ATO does not suspend TFNs and will never request you pay a fine or transfer money in order to protect your TFN pending legal action.

Scamwatch: Remote access scams increase 184 per cent

Proud as punch: Dr VVLN Sarma, Dr Sandhya Rani, Mayukh Prakhya, Dr Phani Prakhya and Mihira Prakhya. Photo: Lachlan Harper

WATCHFive year old sets speed record for reciting periodic table

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When to watch Aussies in action at the Olympics

When to watch Aussies in action at the Olympics

TESTING: Laverty pathology area coordinator Ann Deniz at the new Weston Creek drive-through testing centre in Canberra, ACT. Picture: Karleen Minney

WATCHWhat's involved in the rapid COVID-19 testing?

Greater Sydney lockdown expected to be extended a month

GET UP TO DATEGreater Sydney lockdown expected to be extended a month

Andy Lynch played 229 games for Castleford during his stellar rugby league career. Photo: SW Pix

PHOTOSLynch trades historic English rugby league career for NSW South Coast life

Courtney Ward

The Mount Isa-based RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter has come to the aid of two overdue boaties, Photo: RACQ Lifeflight

WATCHSee the moment a chopper rescues stranded boaties

Derek Barry

Woodrow the wombat (pictured) chewed a toy and span around like a puppy in a viral video

WATCHOrphaned wombat joey plays like a puppy in a hilarious video

Shivé Prema

22 photos of the Olympics so far today

PHOTOS22 photos of the Olympics so far today

STOP: Police had a stopping zone on the Great Western Highway last weekend.

The Saint: No welcome mat for lockdown cheats

The Saint

NOT IN OUR VALLEY: Hartley Progress Association wants a re-think of highway duplication plans.

The Saint: Pitfalls in a road less travelled

The Saint

DEMOLITION: The site is finally getting brought down.

The Saint: It's like losing an old family friend

MORE HELP: 80,000 new packages are on the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Government announces 80,000 new home care packages

Eileen Wood

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Rev. Bill Crews shares his rules for living a better life.

Bill Crews: Twelves rules for living a better life

Samara Ross

A 31-year-old man has been shot dead in a confrontation near a suburban Queensland playground.

Man shot dead in 'targeted' Qld attack

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It looks like a duck and quacks like a duck. Just don't call it JobKeeper.

DIGESTHelp is on the way, but don't call it JobKeeper

GREEN AND GOLD PRIDE: Marc Leishman will make his Olympics debut on Thursday. Picture: Getty Images

The Catch-22 of a reunion at the Olympics

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One new local COVID-19 case has been detected in Queensland, and 19 overseas-acquired infections.

Hospital, hostel hotspots after Qld case

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Melbourne CBD businesses affected by lockdowns are among those that can apply for the new grants.

Post-lockdown cash splash for Vic business

Benita Kolovos and Kaitlyn Offer
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Former Crown director John Poynton says he was unaware of any "red flags" at the Perth casino.

'No red flags': Former Crown WA director

Michael Ramsey
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Proud as punch: Dr VVLN Sarma, Dr Sandhya Rani, Mayukh Prakhya, Dr Phani Prakhya and Mihira Prakhya. Photo: Lachlan Harper

WATCHFive year old sets speed record for reciting periodic table

Lachlan Harper
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Police have charged 60 people over Saturday's protest, with a further 148 copping fines.

NSW police get 15,000 tips over protest

Hannah Ryan
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The Young Farmer of the Year 2021, Tullibigeal-based agronomist Emma Ayliffe, Summit Ag. Ms Ayliffe is an agronomist, business-owner, researcher, app developer, ag advocate and farmer. Photo: Marie Raccanello Photography

Australia's Young Farmer of the Year, Emma Ayliffe

Olivia Calver

Jan Fletcher, Cressvale at Piggabeen on the Tweed, with her station-bred Hereford bull sporting Franco blood. Cattle ticks remain a concern. Photo: Alison Fletcher

Border graziers rue loss of tick control

Jamie Brown

Value-adding a Clearfield 45Y91 crop by grazing 300 Merino ewes and their first-cross lambs for four weeks has boosted economic returns for Iandra Pastoral at Greenethorpe.

Grazing traditional canola value-adds crop profit

Mark Griggs

Left-foot braking is used in race and rally, and for off-roading. Photo: Shutterstock.

My left foot can be used for a variety of driving techniques

Sam Hollier

SURFACE SPACE. Clutter is your enemy, so make sure you have enough room to spread out documents. Photo: Living Edge

Five ways to improve your home office

Anybody who grows plants should have a reverence for soil. Picture: Shutterstock

Talking dirty: making soil sexy

Karen Hardy