Home | Lithgow Mercury

Eckford conquered threatening thunderstorm conditions to win shoot

Point score: Helmets 61, Jiggers 60, Miscues 50, Tall Timbers 46, Red Sox 40, Pockets 37.

Fight for semi final position

Greg Sutton

Join Us: There are also sheets on the board for the Wallerawang versus Magellan challenge for the Legacy Day November 21.

Quiet time on Wallerawang greens

Eckford conquered threatening thunderstorm conditions to win shoot

PERFORMANCE SQUAD: (Back) Emily Dean, Paige Field, Jess Wilson, Grace Dean, Bridget Warne, Sam Doran, (front) Alex Evans, Nicolas Waradi, Logan Mcamas, Tyler McManus and Angus Warne.

Lithgow Swimming club ready to kick into summer season

Alanna Tomazin

FILE IMAGE.

Lithgow Workies bowlers take to greens after rain

A WASHERWOMAN'S LOT: Fiona Grove and Vicki Hartley from the Lithgow Living History group. Pictures: KIRSTY HORTON.

History comes alive at Back to Hartley 2018 on Sunday

MARKING 90 YEARS: Reverend Matt Trounce and Community and Fresh Expressions Pastor Joshua Bleyerveen. Picture: KIRSTY HORTON.

Lithgow’s Hoskins Memorial Church to mark 90 years of history

Murder of crows: A new comic is available for Halloween by Kellie Mar, pictured in Springwood cemetery. Photoshop mischief added by Kellie Mar.

Black Panther to feature in comic book to be launched at Lithgow

B.C Lewis

PURPOSE: ASIC’s Moneysmart website says: “A good financial adviser will help you set your financial goals and create a plan to achieve them."

Low-earners benefit most

Sam Hollier

Amazing effort: Originally built on wasteland the Hoskins Church and surrounding gardens are the result of many years of hard work and dedication. Photo: Supplied.

Chance to celebrate together

Andrew Lotherington

New beginnings: Students were able to celebrate the newly formed Scots All Saints College at a special ceremony. Photo: Supplied.

A chance for a fresh start

Andrew Lotherington

PURPOSE: ASIC’s Moneysmart website says: “A good financial adviser will help you set your financial goals and create a plan to achieve them."

Low-earners benefit most

Experts warn dying without a valid will can create many complications for those left behind when it comes to dividing what is often the biggest asset of all, the family home.

Property a minefield without a valid will

Traditions: Women served afternoon tea to the men, for just two shillings, along with running raffles and euchre parties to help raise funds for the club. Photo: Supplied.

The chance for a rolling good time

Hartland has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate garage-studio. Inset: Peter Garrett

Peter Garrett makes $1.2 million return to Southern Highlands

Lucy Macken

Australians over 55 also need to consider access to services they might need more as they age such as public transport, hospitals, health clubs or community centres.

Planning for your retirement property

Kate Stanton

The Recyclable House in Beaufort was inspired by steel wool sheds, hand crafts and industria. Photo supplied.

Building with our earth in mind

A WASHERWOMAN'S LOT: Fiona Grove and Vicki Hartley from the Lithgow Living History group. Pictures: KIRSTY HORTON.

History comes alive at Back to Hartley 2018 on Sunday

Finding phantoms at the local vet | Podcast

Phoebe Moloney

There will be an animal farm for everyone to enjoy. Picture: CIARA BASTOW

Tarana farmers markets to have animal nursery for kids

A WASHERWOMAN'S LOT: Fiona Grove and Vicki Hartley from the Lithgow Living History group. Pictures: KIRSTY HORTON.

History comes alive at Back to Hartley 2018 on Sunday

FACE PAINT: Maddison Weekes at the fair in 2017. Picture: KIRSTY HORTON.

Get set for Portland Spring Fair coming this Saturday, October 28

Bruce Ryan with his debut novel Bibighar: Remember Cawnpore. Picture: CIARA BASTOW.

Lithgow author bases debut novel on massacre at Cawnpore

Ciara Bastow

Finding phantoms at the local vet | Podcast

Flashback Friday January 1998 Part 1 | Photos

Ben Spittles took out first prize for the biggest trout caught on the day.

Kids and parents enjoy Gone Fishing Day despite weather | Photos

Katie Cambell, Greg Boland, Macelle Huppatz, Maggie Higgs, Lincoln Ross, Monique Rayment and Damian Cluff. Photo: ORLANDER RUMING

Spot yourself in the crowds at the Royal Picnic in the Park

TWINKLE TOES: Lyrical dancer Libby poses to complete her performance. Photo: ALANNA TOMAZIN

Lithgow's dazzling dancers

Alanna Tomazin

Jessica Fowler and her son Rylan, enjoying fried rice.

Kids get a taste for new food at the HIPPY cooking classes | Photos

Resilience Festival: The excited faces of resilience | Photos

Ciara Bastow

Flashback Friday November 2002 Part 3 | Photos

Lithgow Mercury

Lithgow Main Street pavers tarred with an untidy brush

The Saint

Making Tracks: The two loops will ensure the nine million tonnes of freight transported annually along the western corridor moves more efficiently.

Matters of State with Paul Toole

Paul Toole

The Saint: Who’s enjoying that springtime chill

The Saint

SPOTLIGHT: Failings of the aged care industry will come under scrutiny from a Royal Commission.

Advocacy groups applaud aged care Royal Commission news

Eileen Wood

Simply stunned: Michael Palin said he feels "incredibly lucky" to have had such a diverse career, from Monty Python to travelling the world. Photo: John Swannell

Michael Palin: Always look on the bright side of life

Samara Ross

COMMONPLACE: Close to one million colonoscopies are carried out each year.

Colonoscopy stories wanted

Samara Ross

NSW hospital shooter had 'mafia delusion'

1hr ago

Gargasoulas hopes for release, court told

1hr ago

Screams heard after Vic surgeon punch

1hr ago

The National Farmers Federation will on Friday meet with PM Scott Morrison over drought reform.

Farmers push key reforms at drought summit

1hr ago

Turnbull shouldn't go to Bali: Barnaby

Angus Livingston
1hr ago

Union pay-rise rally raises political ire

Melissa Meehan
2hrs ago

Video delays Qld child rapist's sentence

Stuart Layt
2hrs ago

PM's plan for lower power prices in motion

Paul Osborne and Rebecca Gredley
2hrs ago

The locals of Puglia are passionate foodies.

The under-the-radar foodie delight of Puglia

Scott McRae

Part of the Western Australian landscape … the Pinnacles. PIC: Australia.com

Six highlights in your travel week | 22 Oct

John Rozentals

Citadines on Bourke … absolutely mid-city location.

The rise of the apartment-hotel

John Rozentals

A torn ACL is almost always a significant acute (sudden) traumatic injury. Descriptions patients give are usually of a situation where their foot is planted and they change direction and feel their knee give way.

Your guide if you’ve torn your ACL

Healthshare

Taking the work out of homework: Homework and study are often seen as a chore, but with a little thought, your child’s study area can be a great place to both find focus and enjoy.

Go to the top of the class

Jennifer Birchall

Let the sun in: Light, fresh and airy - the Hampton's style is reminiscent of long summer days and light filled spaces.

How to: Hampton’s style

Jennifer Birchall

Get Today's Digital Print Edition of Lithgow MercuryRead Now