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Have you seen Ebony? Police appeal for help locating missing Wallerawang teen
Ebony Muldoon, 14, was last seen at a Wallerawang home. Picture: Supplied
Our People
Local RFS volunteers receive medals for their bravery in 2019/20 bushfires
Reidun Berntsen
Mayor of Lithgow Maree Statham and Member for Bathurst Paul Toole with medal recipients. Photo: Supplied
Sport scoreboard: Weekend results from across the Central West
Anya Whitelaw
The Lithgow Workies under 18s in action against the Mudgee Dragons. Picture: Petesib's Photography
Our Business
Why nominating your business for an award is 'important'
Sharon Howard of the Gang Gang gallery responds to a segment at the Chamber of Commerce information night. Photo: Supplied
Reidun Berntsen
Lithgow and District Poultry returns with show to restore club to former glory
Candice Spicer
Entries for the recent Poultry show. Photo: Supplied
Updated
Your go-to road guide: The latest traffic updates in Lithgow
Reidun Berntsen
Lithgow's Main Street during July, 2022. Picture: Reidun Berntsen
Education
'We earned a bit of money': Portland CWA give local schools a helping hand
Reidun Berntsen
St Joseph's Captains Olivia and Mayah, CWA Portland president Mary Dray and Portland Central School Captain Olivia and Teddy. Photo: Reidun Berntsen
Council
'People might be surprised': Council respond to claims of lack of local services
Reidun Berntsen
Lithgow City Council General Manager, Craig Butler. Photo: Ciara Bastow
Court and Crime
Alleged airport shooter remanded in custody, details of gun revealed
Police arrest Ali Rachid Ammoun, inset, at Canberra Airport after he allegedly fired five shots at the building's windows. Pictures: Facebook
Blake Foden , Peter Brewer
Rocket launcher found during search of man's tent
BAZOOKA: An Australian War Memorial photograph showing an example of a 66mm anti-tank rocket launcher.
Watch
More than $10m in assets seized in global money laundering investigation
Staff Reporters
A man based in the ACT has been charged after authorities restrained more than $10m in assets allegedly linked with an international money laundering scheme. Pictures: AFP
Politics
Turnbull says Morrison actions 'sinister'
Malcolm Turnbull says the revelations about the man who toppled him leadership are appalling. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Andrew Brown • 1hr ago
Regional job focus ahead of skills summit
Andrew Brown • 1hr ago
Minister Catherine King is taking part in talks on regional employment ahead of the jobs summit. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Calls for research boost in climate bill
Andrew Brown • 1hr ago
The federal government is being urged to boost funding for research into reducing emissions. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)
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
Investigations
Shine the light - a Newcastle Herald investigation
Joanne McCarthy’s Medical Mesh – a Newcastle Herald investigation
The monster priest who cost the church $10m
Joanne McCarthy
Devastated: A woman who was sexually abused by notorious Hunter paedophile priest Denis McAlinden challenged the Catholic Church on behalf of victims as the church protected the priest's "good name".
National
Turnbull says Morrison actions 'sinister'
Malcolm Turnbull says the revelations about the man who toppled him leadership are appalling. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Andrew Brown • 1hr ago
Regional job focus ahead of skills summit
Andrew Brown • 1hr ago
Minister Catherine King is taking part in talks on regional employment ahead of the jobs summit. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Australia's COVID case count close to 10m
1hr ago
Canberra and Victoria have inked a vaccination deal as Australia nears 10 million COVID cases. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
World
Author Nicholas Evans dies at 72
Nicholas Evans, the British author of the bestselling novel "The Horse Whisperer," has died aged 72. (AP PHOTO)
2hrs ago
Russia unveils new space station model
Russia wants to go it alone in orbit with a new space station. (EPA PHOTO)
Kenya officials disown election results
Supporters of William Ruto celebrate his win in the tight presidential election race. (AP PHOTO)
Australian of the Year
How Val sold the Queen on her first aid mission for drivers
Senior Australian of the Year Val Dempsey presents to local government leaders from around Australia. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Lanie Tindale
Boost for Shanna's message about booze in the bush
Alexandra Bernard
Shanna Whan has used her Local Hero award to help amplify her message about alcohol use in rural Australia. Picture: Supplied.
How street medic Dr Daniel keeps the fire burning
Gabriel Fowler
Young Australian of the Year Dr Daniel Nour is the founder of Street Side Medics, a mobile service providing free health and medical care to the homeless. Picture: australianoftheyear.org.au

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