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TALENTED: Young golfer Tallon Egan shows his style on the fairways.

Egan once again proves he has what it takes on the golf course

CHAMPS: Andrew Blackley, Andrew Fuller and Portland local Mitchell Duggan on the podium. Picture: SUE HEALEY.

Andrew Blackley blasts commodore to the finish line to take win

Les Taylor

CLIPPED AWAY: Jameel Qureshi clips one through midwicket during St Pats Old Boys Royal Hotel Cup win. Photo: JUDE KEOGH.

Lithgow Lightning dominated by St Pat’s Old Boys in Royal Hotel Cup

Max Stainkamph

TALENTED: Young golfer Tallon Egan shows his style on the fairways.

Egan once again proves he has what it takes on the golf course

Point Score: Pockets 5, Miscues and Red Sox 4, Jiggers and Tall Timbers 3, Helmets 2.

Competition hit the floor running

Greg Sutton

Wallerawang Community and Sports championships begin

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SHOW READY: Rydal can't wait for its 97th show. Picture: SUPPLIED.

Rydal’s ready to put on its 97th show

Alanna Tomazin
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Lithgow film society has two movies on offer this Australia Day weekend

SHE'S BACK BABY: Beccy Cole makes her return to Lithgow in February. Picture: SUPPLIED.

Beccy Cole makes return to Lithgow to perform her new album

Ciara Bastow

Lithgow laundry delivering the goods

Vanessa Hayden

Photos: Shutterstock.com.

A university degree is an investment in your future

Simply spectacular: Fireworks will once again light up the sky over Lake Wallace as part of New Years Eve celebrations. Photo: Phil Blatch.

Perfect way to celebrate

Andrew Lotherington

Lithgow laundry delivering the goods

From the desk of Mrs Claus: Mrs Claus opens her heart to tell the children of the world how she feels about them this Christmas.

A note from Mrs Claus to share the joy

Mrs Claus

SPECIAL TEAM MEMBER: Rudolph is a very important member of Santa’s team and he's looking forward to leading the reindeers around the world this Christmas.

From zero to Santa’s hero

Jennifer Birchall

WEEKLY COSTS: How does your weekly rent compare to the median cost in your town? Photo: FILE

How does your weekly rent compare to the median cost in your town?

Nadine Morton

Homes sold recently in regional NSW centres.

Regional NSW property hotspots – and what to expect in 2019

ON THE HORIZON: Realtair managing director Peter Matthews says the real estate cliche, ‘location, location, location’ is ever present when water is concerned. Hot spots such as cafe strips and transport services are areas that provide lifestyle to add further value to the water.

Bringing alive your coastal dream

Lydia Roberts

SHOW READY: Rydal can't wait for its 97th show. Picture: SUPPLIED.

Rydal’s ready to put on its 97th show

Alanna Tomazin
2hrs ago

Cullen Bullen landfill will be temporarily closed on January, 30

Ciara Bastow

Lithgow film society has two movies on offer this Australia Day weekend

SHOW READY: Rydal can't wait for its 97th show. Picture: SUPPLIED.

Rydal’s ready to put on its 97th show

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ART: Sharon Lewis from Lithgow Library and Learning Centre with her painting that artist Zavozoa created. Picture: SUPPLIED.

Art exhibition of local faces raises funds for Lifeline Central West

Ciara Bastow

SHE'S BACK BABY: Beccy Cole makes her return to Lithgow in February. Picture: SUPPLIED.

Beccy Cole makes return to Lithgow to perform her new album

Ciara Bastow

SHAKE IT OFF: Harry sprays water around after a quick splash.

Keeping our pet pals cool, beating the heat | Photos

HEATWAVE: Lake days everyday for this cute pup and his tennis ball. Photo: SUPPLIED

It’s hot, hot, hot and we’re talking about it LIVE

Ewe are joking! Check out these weird and wacky ways to keep your pet cool

YOUNG GUN: Emily Watts finished her first Women's Tour Down Under campaign with a strong ride in the Adelaide city centre. Photo: ALEX GRANT

Watts proves she is a young gun of Aussie cycling | video

Rafael Nadal

It’s day 1 of the Australia Open and it’s hot

KINGS OF ROCK N' ROLL: Elvis is in town baby. Pictures: ALANNA TOMAZIN.

Elvis Express rolls into Lithgow train station | Photos

Alanna Tomazin

Elvis impersonator John Collins looks at his reflection before boarding the Elvis Express at Central Station.

All shook up on the Elvis train to Parkes

Melissa Iaria

READY TO RIDE: Emily Watts, front left, will be part of the Women's Tour Down Under field for the first time. Photo: JOHN VEAGE

Watts is ready to go on Tour Down Under | video

Anya Whitelaw

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Exceeding the challenging requirements

AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW: Charles Sturt University's Fiona Nash says regional Australia is a place of surprises and opportunities. Photo: LISA HOWARTH

Sydneysiders seeking a better life only need to look west

Fiona Nash

Happy holidays: Many will be looking forward to a welcome break and this will often involve travelling so be sure to allow plenty of time and stay safe.

Fairer gift card terms for this holiday season

Paul Toole

GET IT RIGHT: Ensuring your seat belt fits properly could prove critical in a crash.

Seat belts: Are you using yours properly?

Professor Kiarash Khosrotehrani.

Cutting off melanoma escape routes

PROSTATE: Research shows some men would prefer to sacrifice survival odds rather than suffer the side-effects of prostate cancer treatment.

Prostate cancer: men trade-off survival for quality of life

Eileen Wood

Michael Cranston has pleaded not guilty to allegedly sharing confidential information with his son.

Ex-deputy ATO commissioner on trial in NSW

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Former RSL NSW president Don Rowe (R) has been charged with fraud after a two-year investigation.

Ex-RSL NSW boss Don Rowe on fraud charges

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Gitta Scheenhouwer was fatally run over while cycling in a Chapel Street bike lane at South Yarra.

Driver admits causing Dutch cyclist death

2hrs ago

Peter Seppelt has pleaded not guilty to child sexual abuse charges dating back to the 1990s.

SA winemaker denies child sex charges

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Former ALP president Warren Mundine has been picked as Liberal candidate for the NSW's Gilmore seat.

From Labor to Liberal: snapshot of Mundine

Rebecca Gredley
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The Liberal party plans to install former ALP president Warren Mundine as its candidate for Gilmore.

Closed door deals won't save us: ex-Lib

Angus Livingston and Rebecca Gredley

Kindness: Wendouree man Cameron Tougher made national news after his kindness to a man robbing his car. Inset: Federation University adjunct research fellow Dr Lynne Reeder.

Compassion touted as an option as Ballarat residents step up

Ashleigh McMillan

Lives in central Tasmania are at risk as firefighters battle more than 50 blazes across the state.

Dozens of Tasmania fires divert tourists

Back in time: The historic Mary Valley Rattler.

Relive history this Australia Day weekend

John Rozentals

Adventure Bay Retreat: Something special on Bruny Island. Photo: Brad Harris

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Wilpena Pound: a natural amphitheatre.

Find yourself in the Flinders Ranges

John Rozental

BUILT TOUGH: The BeefEater Signature ProLine six-burner built-in barbecue is designed to withstand the tough Australian climate, with all stainless-steel components commercial grade.

Hosting the ultimate Australia Day barbecue

NO SWEAT: If you exercise, especially in the summer heat, you need to drink before, during and after exercise.

Hacks for staying hydrated over summer

HealthShare

Yum: Few people know that insects form part of the natural diet of more common pets, with many canine and feline species of mammal eating bugs in the wild to fulfil their nutritional requirements.

Waiter, there’s a fly in my...dog food