Lithgow Mercury
Tuesday, 5 July
Our People
Les' incredibly humbled to be recognised for his motorsport passion
Les Taylor poses with Minister Ayres and his Distinguished Long Service Award. Photo: Supplied
Alanna Tomazin
Part of Blue Mountains rail line closed by landslip, motorists warned about Bells Line
Photos: MP Paul Toole's Facebook page
Opinion
Bus stop near McDonald's in dire need of upgrade
Reidun Berntsen
The Bus stop next to Lithgow McDonald's. Picture by Reidun Berntsen
Our People
Lithgow photographer's work featured on official national booklet
Reidun Berntsen
Photographer Tom Evangeldis (right) with his subject, Bianca and his entry in the National portrait prize. Picture: Supplied
Exclusive
Kyrgios charged with assaulting former girlfriend in Canberra
Blake Foden
Nick Kyrgios has been summonsed to face a Canberra court. Picture: Getty Images
Analysis
Drag flicks: Saints still working on penalty conversions
Anya Whitelaw
BRILLIANT TOUCH: Paige Hay's excellent deflection saw St Pat's finally convert from a penalty corner play on Saturday. Photo: PHIL BLATCH
Subscriber
'I felt tears in my eyes': Wiradjuri elder receives NAIDOC lifetime award
Wiradjuri man Max Lyons feels immense pride in Dr Grant, who he says was a worthy recipient of the NAIDOC Lifetime Achievement Award. Picture: Les Smith
Tim Piccione
Our People
Local musicians jump on board to make music in Lithgow
Alanna Tomazin
The band members of Goats Can Eat Anything were excited to bring live music back to Lithgow. Photo: Supplied
Two teams set to be axed from T20 comp as new club challenge proposed at meeting
OUTSIDE LOOKING IN: The last time Kinross met Lithgow in the Royal Hotel Cup was on November 20, 2020. Photo: JUDE KEOGH.
Riley Krause
Updated
Your go-to road guide: Flooding, road closures and holiday traffic
Alanna Tomazin
There was a landslip on Jenolan Caves Road over the weekend, followed by a fallen tree at Hampton. Photo: Paul Toole MP Facebook page
Glow Worm Tunnel Road closure extended after drivers damage uncompleted roads
Part of the damaged special grid mesh. Photo: Supplied / NPWS
As it happened: RBA slugs households another 50 basis points
National Team
Our History
Turning back time: 83 years of Lithgow's voice on the radio
The station in 1940. Inset: Lithgow Mercury coverage at the time of opening. Image Supplied/Trove.
Reidun Berntsen
A wet start to July for Lithgow but rainfall is predicted to ease
Jay-Anna Mobbs Alanna Tomazin
Farmers Creek in March 2022. Picture: Zach Dray
Things to Do
Things to do: Central West and beyond
Mayfield Garden in Oberon is the perfect place to spend a winter's day.
How the Omicron outbreak affected Lithgow Hospital's wait times
Reidun Berntsen
Lithgow Hospital entrance. Picture: File
Watch
'Lithgow is beatable': Souths not deterred by loss to undefeated Panthers
Anya Whitelaw
TOP CONTEST: Souths' Charlize Fitzpatrick knocks the ball onto the foot of Lithgow captain Clare Bosman to earn a penalty. Photo: PHIL BLATCH
Harrowing images as the NSW floods crisis grows
Kim Chappell
Looking down at the turf farms around Wilberforce and Freemans Reach, in the Hawkesbury region, north west of Sydney, on Sunday, July 3. Picture: PolAir - NSW Police Force Aviation Command/Facebook
Climate risk to fishers more than farmers
Fraser Barton • 1hr ago
Fisheries across tropical regions are at greater risk from climate change than agriculture.

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Sport
Our People
Brown to get a taste of cricket in Cape Town with LMS World Champs
Connor Brown (second from the left/front row) is set to swing into South Africa with his Canberra squad for the Last Man Standing World Championships. Photo: Supplied
Alanna Tomazin
Our People
Heart-ache as Sharp to miss Commonwealth Games after head injury
Alanna Tomazin
Lithgow's Lachi Sharp in Tokyo when he sealed the victory sending Australia through to the men's hockey gold medal match. Photo: AAP
Two teams set to be axed from T20 comp as new club challenge proposed at meeting
Riley Krause
OUTSIDE LOOKING IN: The last time Kinross met Lithgow in the Royal Hotel Cup was on November 20, 2020. Photo: JUDE KEOGH.
Our People
Les' incredibly humbled to be recognised for his motorsport passion
Alanna Tomazin
Les Taylor poses with Minister Ayres and his Distinguished Long Service Award. Photo: Supplied
Subscriber
Kable's green and gold dream will come true in Europe
Anya Whitelaw
STEPPING UP: After skippering the NSW under 15s to national gold last year, Lily Kable has been selected in the Australian under 16 development team which will tour Europe. Photo: ANYA WHITELAW
Listen
Listen
What's the buzz about delivery drones?
Wing general manager Simon Rossi says drones are a more environmentally friendly way to make deliveries. Picture: Laura Corrigan
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Listen
The Roadkill State
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Wildlife rescuer Rowan Wigmore says roadkill should be moved 20 metres from the road to stop scavengers getting hit too. Photo: Paul Scambler
Listen
What happened to Bendigo's Chinese miners?
Laura Carolina Corrigan
More than 150 people carry the Chinese dragon's during Bendigo's Easter parade. Photo: Glenn Daniels
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Hilltop Hoods to headline VANFEST 2022 as event moves to Mount Panorama
MAKING A MOVE: After calling Forbes home since 2014 and hosting a mini-festival earlier this year, VANFEST is making the move to Bathurst. Picture: FILE
Newsroom
Things to Do
Your go to guide for what's on around the Lithgow area
Newsroom
Stoke the fires: How Ironfest is making its triumphant comeback
Alanna Tomazin
The popular Ironfest festival will return to Lithgow in 2023. Photo: Benjamin Palmer
Our History
Music to mark an important Tarana Railway Station occasion
READY: Tim and Vicki Poulter of the Tarana Valley Community Group. Picture: SUPPLIED
Portland ANZAC Day services to honour local heroes and servicemen
Norm Richardson
ANZAC DAY: Portland will hold their annual ANZAC Day service. Picture: SUPPLIED
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Aussies' ticket to huge multi-million dollar jackpots
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A sun-kissed cruise of the islands of Hawaii
PropertyReal Estate View
New report names the 3 top markets in regional NSW
The Upper Hunter LGA, which includes Scone (pictured), has been named one of the top regional markets in NSW. Picture: Shutterstock
Jack Needham
Hemmes expands Narooma hospitality venture with purchase of historic Lynch's pub
Ben Smyth
Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes has increased his investment in Narooma with the purchase of Lynch's Hotel. Photo: Supplied
Giddy up: Tasmanian property with rich racing history on the market
Nick Clark
Community
Scamwatch: Online jobseekers targeted for drug couriering
Our Business
New lawnmower more than just a donation for PCYC
Reidun Berntsen
Andrew Durnford, Laura McPhail of Timberfix, Brooke Lazarevic, Michael Coghlan of Lithgow PCYC and Lincoln Dent of Rapid Relief Team. Picture: Supplied
Mumma Jo's 'Kitchen nightmare' becomes a dream come true
Reidun Berntsen
Mumma Jo with celebrity chef, Colin Fassnidge. Picture: Supplied
Solar panels installed at hospital, Tabulam aged care for sustainability
Reidun Berntsen
An aerial view of Lithgow Hospital showing the solar panels. IMAGE: Supplied
Lithgow Library has a 'new lease on life' after renovations
Reidun Berntsen
Member for Bathurst Paul Toole with Mayor Maree Statham and Lithgow Council workers outside the Lithgow Library. Picture: Supplied
Photos and Video
Exclusive
Kyrgios charged with assaulting former girlfriend in Canberra
Nick Kyrgios has been summonsed to face a Canberra court. Picture: Getty Images
Blake Foden
It's official, the Big Potato is Australia's sh--test big thing
Vera Demertzis
Robertson, home to Australia's sh--itest big thing; the Big Potato. Picture: file.
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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
GPs 65 cent Medicare rebate 'out of touch' as regional appointment waitlists skyrocket
Neve Brissenden
INSULTING: Bendigo Community Health Services (BCHS) executive leader and GP manager Graem Kelly said the Medicare rebate increase is out of touch with healthcare needs. Picture: BRENDAN MCCARTHY
You can stay on Ramsay Street for the Neighbours finale
Janine Graham
"Dr Karl" with the keys to 28 Ramsay Street - which could be yours for the neighbours' finale. Picture: supplied
Comment
Comment
Do league swearing rules need a revamp?
Paul Jobber
Comment
The Saint: Paying the piper for privatisation
The Saint
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Shamrocks under 18 players were left high and dry in a street carnival boat race when their craft later fell apart mid stream. From left some familiar names in Trevor Cameron, Leslie Warner, Peter Noon, Brian Slaven, Warren Baker and Greg Maranda. (Date unknown).
Comment
The Saint: Sewer issue must be solved
The Saint
ICON or eyesore? The final barricades have come down on the new look library .. but ..! Read on.
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Secret exercise most men neglect
ACTION STATIONS: Regular pelvic floor exercise can have pleasurable results.
Do make a fuss over violence
Hazel Bradley
SURVIVOR: Wendy with dog Maisie, who along with husband Tim, provided much support through the years of Bradley Edwards's trial
'I named my tumour Hitler'
Therese Murray
AMBO AND SURVIVOR: Noel O'Mara with his wife Kate.
National
Harrowing images as the NSW floods crisis grows
Looking down at the turf farms around Wilberforce and Freemans Reach, in the Hawkesbury region, north west of Sydney, on Sunday, July 3. Picture: PolAir - NSW Police Force Aviation Command/Facebook
Kim Chappell
Climate risk to fishers more than farmers
Fraser Barton • 1hr ago
Fisheries across tropical regions are at greater risk from climate change than agriculture.
Digest
Rate rises and international travel spats
Olivia Ireland
Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
NASA rocket launch from NT base delayed
Tim Dornin
The launch of a NASA rocket from the Arnhem Space Centre has been delayed.
Kyrgios faces assault allegation in court
Nick Kyrgios will play a Wimbledon quarter-final with a court appearance pending back in Australia.
Stories fromThe Land
Wet weather hurting crops and livestock
NO GO: Peter Yelland, principal at YellCo Ag, said this 365-hectare paddock was programmed for wheat this year but it is unlikely it will be sown due to being waterlogged. Photo: Denis Howard
Denis Howard
Minimising the risk of spontaneous haystack combustion
Alexandra Bernard
Lead Researcher Dr John Broster, CSU, and Paul Sheridan, Myriota, with a test haystack to measure temperature changes and conditions in a haystack fire.
Biochar bombs in rangeland methane abatement study
Sally Gall
Western Queensland Beef Research committee members taking in some of the latest research findings being undertaken with implications for the industry's rangelands producers. Photo: Sally Gall
Life & Style
Why is my hair thinning and how do I make it look fuller?
A healthy scalp won't prevent hair thinning, but an unhealthy one can make it worse. Photo: Shutterstock
Recognising the hard work going on behind the scenes to find fur-ever homes
Dr Anne Quain
Voting is open for the Pet Insurance Australia Companion Animal Rescue Awards, which recognise the critical work of animal shelters, council pounds, foster carers, grass-roots animal rescue organisations and pet adopters. Picture: Shutterstock.
Opinion
Handy augmented reality app making the unreal practical
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New technology means we can use augmented reality to style our home. Picture: Shutterstock.
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