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BRING IN HOUSE: Cassandra Coleman is all for bringing the cleaning in house after a difficult four years. Photo: ALANNA TOMAZIN

EXCLUSIVENew employment opportunities open as Lithgow Council bring cleaning services in house

Ciara Bastow

All I want, and all I need, all I want is a good pub feed.

FREEVOTE: Who has the best schnitty in Lithgow?

Lithgow Mercury staff

DISTRICT: Angel South, Tahlia Puckeridge, Junior Tamanitoakula, Kaitlyn Hill, Ginjer Andrews, Jessica Harding and Summer Sirisisavath. Photo: SUPPLIED

Zig Zag Public celebrates achievements of young swimmers off to Western Carnival

Ciara Bastow

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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NEW DOCTORS: Dr Hanh Ward with Dr Edward Teo at Ochre Health in Lithgow. Photo: ALANNA TOMAZIN

Lithgow's Ochre Health welcomes two new doctors to its medical centre

Ciara Bastow

WHERE TO GO: The new exploretravel.com.au website is the place to head for great holiday ideas, tips and deals.

New website for savvy travellers

Joanne Crawford

CAN ASSIST: Group president Maree Statham, secretary Lesley Townsend and treasurer Linda Lingard. Photo: ALANNA TOMAZIN

A little difference can go a long way from Can Assist

Alanna Tomazin

School COVID-19 rules to loosen from Monday

School COVID-19 rules to loosen from Monday

Matt Carr

Emergency services: Police investigate break-in at a club in Lithgow

GOOD NEWSLithgow Girl Guides beautify our town by picking up rubbish early

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Dream team Gabrielle and Bugger get ready to ride at state championships

BRING IN HOUSE: Cassandra Coleman is all for bringing the cleaning in house after a difficult four years. Photo: ALANNA TOMAZIN

EXCLUSIVENew employment opportunities open as Lithgow Council bring cleaning services in house

How we met: Stories of true love from people in the Lithgow region

How we met: Stories of true love from people in the Lithgow region

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

Rare pink flannel flower.

PHOTOSSea of pink at Narrow Neck as rare flannel flowers put on a show

Northern Territory Police say they believe Patrick Paddy Moriarty was murdered in the small town of Larrimah. Photo: Supplied.

'Somebody knows what happened': Police offer $250K to solve Paddy Moriarty mystery

Launceston property developer Errol Stewart has an idea to fix at least one problem with the Tamar River's mud: finding a way to keep the marina functional. Picture: Phillip Biggs

The mud monster swallowing a city's river

FREEVOTE: Who has the best schnitty in Lithgow?

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EXCLUSIVENew employment opportunities open as Lithgow Council bring cleaning services in house

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Zig Zag Public celebrates achievements of young swimmers off to Western Carnival

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Table tennis title favourites Sharnie's Boys extend their lead

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New website for savvy travellers

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School COVID-19 rules to loosen from Monday

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What does the AstraZeneca spat mean for Australia's vaccine program?

EXPLAINERWhat does the AstraZeneca spat mean for Australia's vaccine program?

A tsunami warning, a review and an apology

DIGESTA tsunami warning, a review and an apology

National Cabinet will meet on Friday, with the next phase of the country's response to the pandemic to be the major topic for discussion. Picture: Getty Images

New approaches to virus risks to be discussed by state, territory leaders

ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith (top) and Queensland Chief Health Officer Jeanette Young.

DIGESTQueensland fears COVID superspreader on the loose

Australian of the Year, Grace Tame. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTPowerful words on a day of very many words

Janine Graham

The logistics of distributing the COVID vaccine in Australia must run smoothly. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONLogistics of COVID-19 vaccine rollout must be perfect

Dr Elizabeth Jackson

"I would have thought the biggest threat to WA is not tomatoes, it's meth and heroin," said WA Premier Mark McGowan. Photo: file

DIGESTWhat's the difference between tomatoes and meth anyway?

Janine Graham

Marie Janczura of the Therapeutic Goods Administration works on the COVID vaccine to ensure a safe roll out. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERIs one vaccine better than the others?

Steve Evans

Table tennis title favourites Sharnie's Boys extend their lead

Table tennis title favourites Sharnie's Boys extend their lead

STATE SELECTION: Gabrielle Dray with her brumby Bugger. Photo: ALANNA TOMAZIN.

Dream team Gabrielle and Bugger get ready to ride at state championships

Alanna Tomazin

Bathurst 500 action as seen through the lens of local photographer

PHOTOSBathurst 500 action as seen through the lens of local photographer

Table tennis title favourites Sharnie's Boys extend their lead

Table tennis title favourites Sharnie's Boys extend their lead

READY: John Digger Murnane was on fire at the recent Lithgow Golf Club event. Photo: SUPPLIED

John 'Digger' Murnane shows skill to take out B grade monthly medal

Jeff Geddes

Alastair Clarkson wants the AFL to expand to Tasmania and the Northern Territory. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONClarkson AFL expansion proposal is off the mark

Howard Kotton

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Brewpubs offer creative menus to match the beers, creating a destination for locals and tourists. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Crafty brewers blazing hoppy trails across the country

Michael Turtle

Enjoy a private food and wine tasting experience at Heifer Staton Wines, Orange.

The NSW region that really shines in autumn

Louise Goldsbury

Millions of crabs emerge from the Christmas Island forest and head for the sea.

Cupid hits Christmas Island for annual journey to the sea

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CLEAN UP: Lithgow Girl Guides participated in Clean Up Australia Day and are proudly showing their cleaning efforts. Photo: SUPPLIED

GOOD NEWSLithgow Girl Guides beautify our town by picking up rubbish early

Ciara Bastow

TOGETHER: Mother and daughter Carolyne and Rebecca Doble will be taking part in the Worlds Greatest Shave. Photo: CIARA BASTOW

EXCLUSIVE'I wasn't there to give him a kiss': Emotional letter gives meaning to head shave for Carolyn and Rebecca

Ciara Bastow

LOTS TO SEE AND DO: Lithgow High students at the Young Farmers Challenge at the 2019 Lithgow Show.

THINGS TO DOLithgow Show Society are asking for your local support at their 2021 show

Alanna Tomazin

New students: Importantly kindy and preschool develops social and emotional maturity in young children and the ability to relate well to peers and adults. Photo: Shutterstock.

Get children ready for school

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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New students: Importantly kindy and preschool develops social and emotional maturity in young children and the ability to relate well to peers and adults. Photo: Shutterstock.

Get children ready for school

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

A property manager needs to wear many hats. They need to be able to advise the landlord the best interests for their investment property using their property knowledge and experience. Photo: Shutterstock

Investment: Property managers earn their keep

A property manager needs to wear many hats. They need to be able to advise the landlord the best interests for their investment property using their property knowledge and experience. Photo: Shutterstock

Investment: Property managers earn their keep

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

REGIONAL INTEREST: PIPA Survey respondents showed a sharp uptick in interest in regional areas as well as coastal locations.

Investors look to the regions

ON THE MOVE: The value of owner occupier home loan commitments rose across most states and territories, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures. Photo - Shutterstock.

Record housing loan commitments continues to climb

Property scarcity pushes prices up

Property scarcity pushes prices up

BRING IN HOUSE: Cassandra Coleman is all for bringing the cleaning in house after a difficult four years. Photo: ALANNA TOMAZIN

EXCLUSIVENew employment opportunities open as Lithgow Council bring cleaning services in house

Ciara Bastow

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

CAN ASSIST: Group president Maree Statham, secretary Lesley Townsend and treasurer Linda Lingard. Photo: ALANNA TOMAZIN

A little difference can go a long way from Can Assist

Alanna Tomazin

BRING IN HOUSE: Cassandra Coleman is all for bringing the cleaning in house after a difficult four years. Photo: ALANNA TOMAZIN

EXCLUSIVENew employment opportunities open as Lithgow Council bring cleaning services in house

NEW DOCTORS: Dr Hanh Ward with Dr Edward Teo at Ochre Health in Lithgow. Photo: ALANNA TOMAZIN

Lithgow's Ochre Health welcomes two new doctors to its medical centre

Ciara Bastow

Throwback Thursday: Taking a look back at what made the news in 2009

PHOTOSThrowback Thursday: Taking a look back at what made the news in 2009

Ciara Bastow

Raya, voiced by Kelly Marie Tran and the legendary dragon Sisu, voiced by Awkwafina. Picture: Disney

REVIEWRaya and the Last Dragon: A film fit for a Disney princess

Daisy Ridley and Tom Holland in Chaos Walking. Picture: Roadshow Films

REVIEWChaos Walking depicts a not implausible future

Launceston property developer Errol Stewart has an idea to fix at least one problem with the Tamar River's mud: finding a way to keep the marina functional. Picture: Phillip Biggs

The mud monster swallowing a city's river

A scene from About Endlessness. Picture: Sharmill Films

REVIEWAbout Endlessness is an existential cinematic musing

WHERE TO GO: The new exploretravel.com.au website is the place to head for great holiday ideas, tips and deals.

New website for savvy travellers

Joanne Crawford

Throwback Thursday: Taking a look back at what made the news in 2009

PHOTOSThrowback Thursday: Taking a look back at what made the news in 2009

Ciara Bastow

Dolly Parton gets a dose of her own medicine. Photo: Twitter via @Dolly Parton

WATCHDolly Parton gets a dose of her own medicine

Janine Graham

Rare pink flannel flower.

PHOTOSSea of pink at Narrow Neck as rare flannel flowers put on a show

Jennie Curtin

SCAT: The lovely new sign was already a victim of pigeons.

COMMENTThe Saint: Our water woes just go on and on

The Saint

COLOURFUL: Pioneer Park is looking a treat

COMMENTTHE SAINT: The aged care crisis was late arriving

The Saint

CHALLENGE: Lithgow Aged Care is facing a challenging few weeks.

HAVE YOUR SAYTHE SAINT: Aged care crisis is a bitter pill to swallow

The Saint

ALONE AND VULNERABLE: Single older women without children face unique challenges. Image: Pixabay

The single woman, no kids paradox

Eileen Wood

SHOW GOES ON: The fundraising event will be the first time Maria Venuti will sing publicly since her stroke five years ago.

Maria Venuti to return to stage for 80th birthday

Geraldine Cardozo

IN THEIR ELEMENT: Silver Salties having a swell time at Terrigal on the NSW Central Coast.

You don't need gills to be in the water

John Piggott

New England MP Barnaby Joyce.

Barnaby Joyce backs call for independent inquiry into rape allegations

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More than 4500 GP clinics will participate in the next phase of Australia's COVID vaccine rollout.

Gillard among first to get AstraZeneca jab

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Discount vouchers for holiday experiences in far north Qld are being raffled, to help boost tourism.

Qld govt raffles off travel vouchers

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Two people are dead and a third injured after a crash between a ute and a truck in far north SA.

Three dead in South Australia crashes

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Minister Anne Ruston says parliament has been 'a very difficult workplace' in recent weeks.

Ruston scolds media over Porter coverage

Colin Brinsden
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Mining magnate Gina Rinehart is consolidating her vast pastoral empire with the sale of a slew of cattle stations in northern Australia.

Gina Rinehart to sell almost two million hectares of Australia

Chris McLennan

Australian children are among those being held in the squalid Al Hol camp in northeast Syria.

Calls to bring Aust children in Syria home

Andi Yu

A man has been arrested after he allegedly shot at four houses in northern NSW.

Arrest after northern NSW shooting spree

Sundown Valley had a mammoth cattle backgrounding operation and the Statham holdings grew and grew.

Statham's giant legacy in sheds and agriculture

John Ellicott
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Stone's Throw Cafe owner Katie Murray has experienced an influx of visitors to her Walgett shop since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo: Bridget Arnott

Pandemic helps shine a light on regional businesses

Billy Jupp

Colourful plant combinations created by builder Peter Kube and artist Jennifer Edwards in their garden at Little Hartley. Hartvale at Little Hartley is open March 6 and 7 from 10am to 4pm.

March's heated debate

FIONA OGILVIE

SIMPLY STYLISH: Lyrical white quilt cover from Sheridan's new autumn/winter range.

How to choose the best pillow and other bedding questions

RENOVATED DELIGHT: Making use of raked ceilings, demolishing walls and opening the inside to the outside has turned this mid-century shack in Coffs Harbour into a sleek California-style home.

Let a winner of The Block explain a minimalist renovation

HOUSE | DESIGN

STRESS LESS: Preparation and remaining calm will help make relocation much easier on pets.

When it comes to a new home, it's all about the smooth moves

RSPCA