Isobel Standfast is challenging stereotypes about women in mining
Isobel Standfast decided she wanted to get into the mining industry during her second year of university at QUT in Brisbane.
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Diana Barnes is making waves in Lithgow's mining industry
When you think of mining, many think of men covered in soot, working hard underground in dangerous conditions. But the times have changed, and with that came safety regulations, and the opportunity for women to work in the field.
Sophie Quince's journey to becoming a lawyer without an ATAR
An aspiring legal eagle is reassuring Lithgow HSC students that there is more than one way to secure a place at university as she commences a law degree without an ATAR.
Read the story - Published September 2020
Maree Statham's 50 years of hairdressing has been a roller coaster
Big hair, curls, the straightening phase, men in the salon, Maree Statham has seen many changes in her years as a hairdresser.
Aspiring doctor Laura Hailstone returns to Lithgow for final year of study
Lithgow girl Laura Hailstone has returned to the area after a decade away studying medicine. Laura is currently studying at Lithgow's Notre Dame University campus as she undertakes her final year at the Lithgow Clinical School.
Read the story - Published February 2021
Maree Statham nominated for the 2021 Minister's Awards for Women in Local Government
The local businesswoman who is best known for her tireless community work and popularity in the Lithgow local government area, was nominated in the Elected Representative category for advancing the position of female elected representatives.
Lithgow girls impress with TAFE results after leaving high school early
Lithgow locals, Lily Dulhunty and Kasey Cross are encouraging early school leavers to consider studying a one-year TAFE NSW High School Certificate (HSC) equivalent course as a pathway to further study.
Read the story - Published
Lithgow nurses recognised for International Nurses Day
Lithgow nurses and midwives were the centre of attention on International Nurses Day which was celebrated on Tuesday, May 12.
The World Health Organisation declared 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife.
Read the story - Published May 2020
Hairdresser Hollie Hunter has taken over Top to End hair salon
Hollie Hunter took the first step to achieving her dreams at the beginning of August when she took over as business owner of 'Top to End' Hair Salon.
Read the story - Published September 2020
Can Assist can changes lives
A SMALL contribution can go a long way.
Members of Can Assist Lithgow have been working hard over the last six years to provide financial support to cancer patients within the Lithgow LGA.
Read the story - Published March 2021
It's a far from purrfect world for Lithgow's Deb Burnes
Deb Burnes does not go out much these days. It is not that she is shy and retiring, far from it, but she has a lot of mouths to feed and many vulnerable lives depending on her expert care.
Read the story - Published March 2021
Carolyn and Rebecca Doble to participate in Worlds Greatest Shave for good cause
Carolyn and Rebecca Doble are ready to undergo a huge shave for a very important cause and for a very important person.
The mother and daughter duo are set to do the World's Greatest Shave on Saturday, March 13.
Read the story - Published 2021
Remembering Senior Constable Kelly Foster
HEARTACHE and grief was felt by the community of Lithgow as family, friends, colleagues and residents gathered at Hoskins Church to farewell Senior Constable Kelly Foster on Thursday, January 14.
Read the story - Published January 2021
Ebony Pender gets ready to win
HOP, step and jump!
That's what 14 year-old Ebony Pender will be doing on the weekend of March 20 as she, and 10 other young Lithgow athletes head to Sydney Olympic Park for the NSW State Athletics Championships.
Read the story - Published March 2021
