Lithgow Mercury
Friday, 1 December 2023
Council
'It's one of our gems': Lithgow Council address Lake Lyell concerns
Rob White is concerned about the future of Lake Lyell. Picture by Reidun Berntsen.
Reidun Berntsen
Comment
The Saint: The hydro plan and the platypus
ENDANGERED? Locals and action group members Rob White and Joy Smith were co-opted into a university study that has revealed just how active platypus colonies are in Lake Lyell.
The Saint
What's on
Great Santa Hat Challenge returns to Hartley for seventh year
The 2022 Santa Hat Challenge in Hartley. Picture by Karen Edwards Photography
Opinion
Poor little Jenkins, how will he cope with girls?
Garry Linnell
Some people genuinely believe in the superiority of elite same-sex education. Picture Shutterstock
Watch
From Akubra to Speedo: who owns Australia's most iconic brands?
Anna Houlahan
From Akubra to Speedo: who owns Australia's most iconic brands?
Our Business
'We'll keep expanding:' The future looks bigger for Wallerawang bakery
Reidun Berntsen
'We'll keep expanding:' The future looks bigger for Wallerawang bakery
Driver dead after car leaves road and hits tree in horror smash
NSW police badge on a highway patrol car. Picture by Karleen Minney
Nick McGrath
Things to Do
Creepy, Kooky and Cinema: What's on in the Lithgow region
Newsroom
'The Addams family' starts this Sunday at the Union Theatre. Picture from the Lithgow Musical Society Facebook page.
The latest in local sport: Your weekly wrap
Champions Charolais: (L to R); Peter Jaccoud, Pauline Wellfare, Sean Jenkins. Picture supplied.
Staff Reporters
Our People
'You can go higher up': Cody Buck's advice after winning 'Apprentice Of The Year' award
Reidun Berntsen
Cody Buck loves making the most complicated of cocktails. Picture by Reidun Berntsen.
Thunderstorms deliver widespread drenching on Australia's east coast
Anna McGuinness
Flooding at Lake Conjola on November 29. Picture by NSW SES Ulladulla Unit
Reward offered as family vows to keep looking for woman
Maeve Bannister
Jessica Zrinksi hasn't been seen since last November. (HANDOUT/NSW POLICE)
Watch
Another earthquake rocks the region, four days after Molong tremor
A map showing the earthquake on Wednesday morning in proximity to Friday's earthquake. Picture is from Geoscience Australia
Grace Ryan
Our Business
Lush Hair and Beauty thriving after 'People's Choice' award win
Reidun Berntsen
The team at Lush Hair and Beauty. Picture by Reidun Berntsen.
'It was powerful': Flash Dragons emerge victorious in Australian Masters
Ceane Towers and Grant Tattersall with all six medals. Picture supplied.
Contributed
Community
'It takes me back': Lithgow Film Society celebrate 21 years of local cinema
Reidun Berntsen
The Lithgow Valley Film Society executive with Mayor Maree Statham. Picture supplied.
BlueScope still hoping to manufacture wind towers ... potentially in Central West
Ben Langford
A wind tower component in Portland, Victoria. File picture.
Puffin' pollies: leaders on the record over cannabis use
Anna Houlahan
Cannabis harvest. Picture by Paul Scrambler
'Gone too far': councils scrap Acknowledgement of Country
Anna McGuinness
An Acknowledgement of Country pays respect to the Traditional Owners of the land a meeting or event is being held on. Picture file

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National
Aussie tourists kept these consulates busiest with tales of woe
DFAT helped the most travellers in south-east Asian countries. Picture by Shutterstock
Anna McGuinness • 2hrs ago
Bushranger provides rich fodder for 'tale of redemption'
Louise Thrower • 2hrs ago
Peter Long gained new insight into his great grandfather, Larry Cummins after writing a book about his life through the eyes of various characters. Picture supplied.
Exclusive
Graffiti at Hindu temple sparks widespread accusations
Anna Houlahan
Graffiti on the front fence of the Shree Laxminarayan Mandir temple. Picture supplied
Regional satellite dish first in program to better GPS positioning
Jacob McMaster • 2hrs ago
The new satellite dish outside Uralla is the first in a series for the SouthPAN project, which will give massive gains to GPS accuracy. Pictures by Jacob McMaster.
Bittersweet time for Geoff, who fears dying with dignity will be difficult
Anna Houlahan Dan Holmes
The legalisation of voluntary assisted dying laws has been bittersweet for Geoff Burch, who lost his wife Suzanne two years ago to cancer. Picture by Ash Smith
Sport
Row erupts over AFL, cricket team relocation project
The government unveiled an artist's impression of the showgrounds stadium during the Gabba rebuild. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Laine Clark • 1hr ago
Matildas, 2000 water polo team win Don, Dawn awards
Roger Vaughan • 2hrs ago
The Matildas, who reached the World Cup semis, have won Sport Australia Hall Of Fame's Don award. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Greyhounds Adoption Day returns to Dapto
Greyhounds As Pets host their final Adoption Day for the year at Dapto on December 16. Picture supplied
Leading jockey's love of greyhounds
Michael Cowley
Tyler Schiller (left) and Zac Lloyd have moved into greyhound ownership and are pictured with their broodbitch Newhaven Nellie. Photo Ross Schultz.
Athletics in 'survival mode' after Games cancellation
Rachael Ward
Athletics Australia says Victoria's cancellation of the Commonwealth Games had a devastating impact. (EPA PHOTO)
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PropertyView
Sneak peak: Inside the beach house tipped to break the Byron Bay record
The home is tipped to break the Byron Bay record of $37 million. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
See inside the Byron Bay house Carrie Bickmore is selling
Jen Melocco
The Byron Bay home is made for outdoor entertaining and summer living. Picture: Supplied
Photos
Longterm superhosts set to sell Australia's 'best nature stay'
Hamish Geale
Gordon Cuff and Susie Aulich have owned The Trig for the past 16 years. Pictures supplied
Accused mushroom cook's property snapped up before auction
The Mount Waverley townhouse sold prior to auction. Pic Supplied.
Jen Melocco
Regional renters hit as more of Australia becomes unaffordable
Jen Melocco
The options for renting an affordable home is becoming rarer for those in regional Australia.
View Media Group back AI that transforms the real estate search
Jen Melocco
The virtual concierge, Claire by Propic, is a first port of call in house hunting.
What's On
A tasty musical feast will please the palates of music lovers at Lithgow's historic Union Theatre
Catherine Bouchier
Third time's a charm as Gloria gets ready to lose the locks again
Matt Watson
Gloria Bird and her granddaughters Leah Islip, 10, and Carmen Islip, 12, will be cutting off their hair to raise money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Things to Do
Creepy, Kooky and Cinema: What's on in the Lithgow region
Newsroom
'The Addams family' starts this Sunday at the Union Theatre. Picture from the Lithgow Musical Society Facebook page.
Lithgow City Orchestra in winter concert at library
Lithgow City Orchestra will perform at Lithgow Library on June 24. Picture supplied
Recommended
Five reasons why the Zown app is a must-have for tweens and teens
Zown is a safe, positive mobile app for children aged between eight and 14. Picture Zown
Elizabeth Habermann
How today's evolving retirement villages can benefit seniors and society
Keyton retirement communities foster friendship and fun. Picture supplied
What rights do you have as a borrower?
Financial stress can be scary but there is support available to help you get on top of the situation.Picture Shutterstock
Waterways, wine and wildlife are the order of this cruise
Emma Brown
Impressive cliffs scoured by the river over millions of years along the Murray River. Picture Shutterstock
A new take on hiring: How Collar® Group is revolutionising the recruitment industry
Collar® Group is transforming the recruitment sector and taking the industry by storm. Picture supplied by Collar
Community
Great Santa Hat Challenge returns to Hartley for seventh year
What's on
The 2022 Santa Hat Challenge in Hartley. Picture by Karen Edwards Photography
The Catch Up
Nominate your influential woman of the year now
Grace Ryan
Graphic of women asking "do you know an influential woman in the Central West worth celebrating?". Picture is from Canva
Photos
Hauntings of the past: Memories of Halloween 2013-2017
Hauntings of the past: Memories of Halloween 2013-2017
Third time's a charm as Gloria gets ready to lose the locks again
Matt Watson
Gloria Bird and her granddaughters Leah Islip, 10, and Carmen Islip, 12, will be cutting off their hair to raise money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Lady golfers don their best pink garb for special pink open day
Lynette Ritchie
Winners Janice Cohen and Rhonda Thompson and Captain Lynne Ritchie. Supplied
Photos and Video
Chance to ring Santa - on a payphone - for free
Is that Santa? Picture supplied
Staff Reporters • 1hr ago
States, territories demand share of Commonwealth riches 'in perpetuity'
Adrian Rollins • 1hr ago
The state and territories want Treasurer Jim Chalmers to gurantee a GST top-up 'in perpetuity'. Picture: Canberra Times/ Gary Ramage
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
How Dutton is shaping his PM persona
Michelle Grattan • 2hrs ago
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton with his eye on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's chair during a division. Picture by Gary Ramage
Regional satellite dish first in program to better GPS positioning
Jacob McMaster • 2hrs ago
The new satellite dish outside Uralla is the first in a series for the SouthPAN project, which will give massive gains to GPS accuracy. Pictures by Jacob McMaster.
Comment
Decades of dedication given the axe
Comment
THE LAST HURRAH. THE outgoing chairman and deputy chairman of the Hartley historic Site committee, Bob Morris and Margaret Combs made a final donation of $2669 to the Highland Bands John Cambridge and Peter Spillett. Picture supplied.
Margaret Combs and Len Ashworth
Comment
THE SAINT: The dark side of Mother Nature
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: A demolition course on the curriculum at Lithgow High? We're not sure what the occasion was many years ago but we note the vehicle involved was.
Comment
The Saint: 'Ordinary' people stand and be counted
FLASHBACK: The rock gods of the era had serious competition when Jim Riley, Warren Logue ,Graham McKinney and Reg Cobber Cowden (all sadly deceased) entertained at a basketball function in the 1960s.
Explore
Book Now
Deal of the week: Save more than 40 per cent on a holiday in Bali
Deal of the week: Save more than 40 per cent on a holiday in Bali
38m ago
Discovering the Best Hammam Experience in Istanbul: A Blend of Tradition and Luxury
2hrs ago
Explore the best hammam experience in Istanbul, guiding you to a place where you can immerse yourself in a blend of luxury and tradition. Picture Shutterstock
Two Ways to Go
The ultimate city beach showdown - Bondi v St Kilda
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
The ultimate city beach showdown - Bondi v St Kilda
Found! The most amazing places to stay in Byron Bay
Crystalbrook Byron.
Akash Arora
What's it like to drink - and eat - in the best bar in Australia?
Akash Arora
What's it like to drink - and eat - in the best bar in Australia?
What's the future of travel as visitor numbers explode around the world?
Natascha Mirosch
What's the future of travel as visitor numbers explode around the world?
NCL christens Norwegian Viva in Miami amid much fanfare
Lisa Allen
NCL christens Norwegian Viva in Miami amid much fanfare
Fed up of overcrowded places? Visit these stunning under-the-radar spots
Natascha Mirosch
Fed up of overcrowded places? Visit these stunning under-the-radar spots
Car Expert
Deals on wheels: Drive-away offers on Volkswagen Amarok
Car Expert
Deals on wheels: Drive-away offers on Volkswagen Amarok
Jack Quick • 1hr ago
Car Expert
Google says sorry to F1 fans sent on Vegas desert detour
Jade Credentino • 2hrs ago
Google says sorry to F1 fans sent on Vegas desert detour
Car Expert
Why the Toyota LandCruiser 70 still has a narrow rear track
Scott Collie
Why the Toyota LandCruiser 70 still has a narrow rear track
Car Expert
Lancia's renaissance starts with electric city hatch
Eilidh McNaughton
Car Expert
BMW M won't call its electric sports car the iM3
Jade Credentino
BMW M won't call its electric sports car the iM3
The Senior
World War II veteran Reg Chard celebrates 100th birthday
World War II veteran Reg Chard in his home at Villawood, Sydney, NSW. Picture supplied
Thousands have heard Reg's stories about Kokoda Track. He has some simple advice to young people.
Staff Reporter
Film explores minds of neurodiverse musos
Discover the processes that spark genius in this engrossing film.
Staff Reporter
Daniel Johns and David Helfgott in a still from the film. Picture supplied
Cultural exchange all in a day's work for Ebenezer
Ghana migrant Ebenezer Banful prides himself on connecting cultures.
Rowan Cowley
ACT Senior Australian of the Year Ebenezer Banful. Picture by Salty Dingo
The Land
Students positive about a career in agriculture
It is up to the farming industry to continue to improve the opportunities, awareness and sustainability of the agricultural sector for the next generation to be able to fulfil their dreams. Photo: supplied
38m ago
Firies face intense heat as hay bales burn, sending smoke across suburbs
Dan Holmes • 1hr ago
Firefighters at the scene of the haystack fire on Inglewood Road at Forest Hill on Thursday afternoon. Picture by Les Smith
Second cross shorn lambs top $99.60 at Yass
Stephen Burns • 2hrs ago
Jacob Kerrisk, Elders, Wagga Wagga, with Michael Coggan, Elders Yass, whose clients JT and SG Walker, Yass, sold the top priced pen at $99.60
Life & Style
Summit offers no solution to growing housing rental crisis
Advice
The more we attack the mum and dad investors who are providing the rental properties this country needs, the more reluctant they will be to continue investing. Photo Shutterstock
1hr ago
What makes skewers restaurants so enjoyable?
2hrs ago
Skewer dining establishments offer a unique dining experience. Picture Shutterstock
Advice
Change your superannuation strategy and be better off
Image from Shutterstock.