Lithgow Mercury
Wednesday, 24 April 2024
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What's on
'Between 5000-10,000' people anticipated to attend resurrected Ironfest
Ironfest 2024 is anticipated to be bigger than first thought. Picture supplied.
Reidun Berntsen
Free
Your free guide to ANZAC day in the Lithgow region
Your free guide to ANZAC day in the Lithgow region
Staff Reporters
Our Business
'Something different': Refuel offers affordable healthy food for everyone
Reidun Berntsen
Nikki Blencowe, Shelby Piggott, Gracie Staines and Nicole Gunn. Picture by Reidun Berntsen.
Our People
Meet Ruby: Lithgow's littlest author introduces us to Sally the Fox
Reidun Berntsen
Ruby Hutchinson with her book Sally's magical quest. Picture by Reidun Berntsen.
Property
Ex The Block stars sell coastal reno project with everything, including cutlery
Jade Lazarevic
Karstan Smith and Maxine Stoke have sold their Merewether home, The Palms. Picture Andreas Proesser / Earp Bros
Things to Do
Your ultimate guide to the return of Ironfest
Staff Reporters
Ironfest is returning in a new form for 2024. Picture by Benjamin Palmer.
Things to Do
Take the chance to explore Lithgow district historic treasure
Cooerwull House in the 1860s with Andrew Brown, Christina Brown and daughter Grace in the carriage.
Contributed
Column
The Saint: Face to face banking? try Katoomba
The Saint
THE now privately owned NAB chambers has been arguably the finest heritage building in the Lithgow CBD since its purpose built construction in 1883.
Things to Do
Your guide to what's happening in the Lithgow region
The Lithgow region has plenty to offer to keep you entertained. Picture by Reidun Berntsen.
Newsroom
Police allege man was caught doing 170km/hr on Conrod Straight at Mount
The 22-year-old will now face Bathurst Local Court.
Newsroom
Mount Panorama, where a man was allegedly caught speeding on April 13, 2024. File picture
Our People
'I don't like recognition' Emily doesn't do her volunteer work for accolades
Reidun Berntsen
Emily Waru being recognised for achievements as Young Citizen of the year at the 2024 Australia Day ceremony. Picture by Reidun Berntsen.
Our Business
Poppies Bistro in Portland is the heart of 'good country food'
Reidun Berntsen
Poppies Bistro Kitchenhand Tim O'Reilly with a Tomahawk steak that is on offer on the menu. Picture by Reidun Berntsen.
Roads
'Keeping together is keeping us going': No quick solution in Megalong Valley
The state of Megalong Road over the weekend. Picture Trish Doyle Facebook page
Jennie Curtin
Analysis
Lithgow Workies preview: Signings, potential lineup, and 2024 prospects
We're taking a look at each of the PMP clubs ahead of round one.
Dominic Unwin
Tom Large (main) will be joined by Riley Dukes( bottom) and Tom Fraser as part of Peter Morris' Lithgow Workies team.
Two cars collide at Wallerawang, one man transported to Orange Hospital
A man has been taken to Orange Hospital after a two-car accident at Wallerawang on April 16, 2024. File picture
Emergency Services were called at around 7am.
Amy Rees
'They're travelling well': Big things are happening in local basketball
Reidun Berntsen
Lithgow Lazers Jai McMillan, Jai Simcoe and Elka Lee at the Perth 3X3 Nationals late March. Picture from Lithgow Basketball development program.
Our Places
Workies history-capturing mural a 'visual testament to the city'
Reidun Berntsen
The new mural on the facade of the Lithgow Workies. Picture supplied.
Ex-servicewoman says RSL clubs are 'more than pints, parmies and pokies'
Anna Houlahan • 27m ago
Volunteer national ambassador for the RSL Cherisa Pearce. Picture RSL
From horseback to ninja: How pentathletes are facing the obstacles
Emily Anderson • 1hr ago
The UIPM voted to integrate 'obstacle' to replace horse riding in the modern pentathlon at the international level. Picture by UIPM

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National
What time shops open on Anzac Day
The Anzac Day public holiday on April 25 brings some changes to normal retail trading hours. Picture by Shutterstock
Anna McGuinness
ASIO boss, AFP commissioner issue social media warning
Andrew Brown
ASIO boss Mike Burgess (pictured) will address the National Press Club with AFP chief Reece Kershaw. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
'Potentially misleading' supermarket labels called out for confusing shoppers
Anna McGuinness
Consumer group CHOICE is calling out "confusing" labels used by supermarkets. Pictures supplied by CHOICE
Bail formally refused for alleged double-murderer Lamarre-Condon
Carla Mascarenhas
Lamarre-Condon (right) was charged with two counts of murder of Jesse Baird, 26, and Luke Davies, 29, in Sydney on February 19. Pictures by Instagram/AAP Image/James Gourley
Travel Insider
First look: One of the world's most incredible cruise ships has arrived in Australia
Jim Kellar
First look: One of the world's most incredible cruise ships has arrived in Australia
Sport
'We're a very young side': Morris' opening round hat-trick can inspire Workies
Watch
Eli Morris gets into space for the Lithgow Workies in their game against the Bathurst Panthers. Picture by Eric Mahony
The Lithgow halfback made a great start to the year.
Alexander Grant
Palawa King may give Smith another 715 win
Palawa King one of the favourites for the upcoming Ladbrokes 715. Picture supplied
Watch
Merritt scores brace as Panthers start with win against Workies
The hosts got the job done in the NRL curtain raiser game.
Alexander Grant
Josh Merritt is embraced after scoring during his Bathurst Panthers regular season debut for the club. Picture by Phil Blatch.
Badawiya has Matildas on her mind, Gaza in her heart
George Clarke
US-born Mariner Rola Badawiya has revealed her Matildas ambitions as she prepares for the ALW semis. (Darren Pateman/AAP PHOTOS)
Rahul and De Kock power Lucknow to victory over Chennai
Lucknow's Quinton de Kock (right) celebrates his fifty with fellow opener Lokesh Rahul. (AP PHOTO)
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Australia's best investment suburbs for under $600k
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More than half of the 110 suburbs and towns highlighted as strong investment prospects had median house or unit prices of less than $600,000. Pic: Supplied
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Property
'Future proofing': single car garage with power sells for $500k for EV use
Melissa Kehagias
The garage comes with a roller door - that rolls up, and rolls down. Not bad for $500,000. Pic: Supplied
Property
'Funky': Tina Arena impressed by makeover of her former home now for sale
Melissa Kehagias
The Glass House has had extensive renovations since Arena sold it in 2017 for $1.63 million. Pic: Supplied
'It's not feasible': Housing costs hit a record high
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The amount Australians spend on housing costs has hit a record high. Pic: Shutterstock
Jemimah Clegg
Property
Move over mid-century modern, 1970s architecture makes a groovy comeback
Melissa Kehagias
Forget Mid-Century, '70s style interiors such as in this Hurstbridge home is back in favour. Pic: Supplied
Property
Real Housewife of Melbourne Kyla Kirkpatrick is selling her luxury estate
Jemimah Clegg
Kyla Kirkpatrick bought the home in 2021 for $1.5 million, records show, after a deal to buy a chateau in France fell through. Pic: Supplied
What's On
Take the chance to explore Lithgow district historic treasure
Things to Do
Cooerwull House in the 1860s with Andrew Brown, Christina Brown and daughter Grace in the carriage.
Contributed
Lithgow Comedy Festival to return for third year after 'outstanding' weekend
Reidun Berntsen
Daniel Muggleton at the Lithgow Comedy Festival opening night. Picture supplied.
Dinner and a show: comedian 'Austen Tayshus' performing at The Rockley Pub
Alise McIntosh
"Austin Tayshus" will be performing at The Rockley Pub on Friday, March 22. Picture supplied
Five places to go bushwalking in the Central West
At most they're a short drive away...
Bradley Jurd
WHAT A VIEW: A stunning view of Kanangra-Boyd National Park, located almost an hours drive south of Oberon. Photo: LUKE SIMPSON
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Advanced nutrition and training techniques for peak horse performance
Every horse is unique, with its own needs to be addressed through specialised care. Picture Shutterstock
Community
Take the chance to explore Lithgow district historic treasure
Things to Do
Cooerwull House in the 1860s with Andrew Brown, Christina Brown and daughter Grace in the carriage.
Contributed
Photos
Spotted at the Gang Gang Farmers Markets: Locals enjoy fresh produce on offer
Reidun Berntsen
Ngaire holds a stall for Black Cockatoo Bakery. Picture by Reidun Berntsen
Real Australia
An open letter to my daughter this International Women's Day
Here's to strong women, may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.
Grace Ryan
.Five-month old Eadie with mum Grace. Picture by Georgie Newton
Community
'Lithgow needed this': The new group offering support to local men
Reidun Berntsen
Lithgow Growth Room Facillitator Steve Hopwood and Lifeline's Max Fenton. Picture by Reidun Berntsen.
Updated
Second incident on Great Western Highway in less than 24 hours
A car and truck crash is being reported.
The incident from Wednesday, December 20. Picture from Blackheath Fire and Rescue Facebook page.
Photos and Video
Ex-servicewoman says RSL clubs are 'more than pints, parmies and pokies'
Volunteer national ambassador for the RSL Cherisa Pearce. Picture RSL
Anna Houlahan • 27m ago
From horseback to ninja: How pentathletes are facing the obstacles
Emily Anderson • 1hr ago
The UIPM voted to integrate 'obstacle' to replace horse riding in the modern pentathlon at the international level. Picture by UIPM
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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
Changing your home menu with the seasons
Karen Hardy • 2hrs ago
Angela Clutton's new book offers some handy lessons on adjusting with the seasons. Pictures supplied
Opinion
How taking a breath (and these other ideas) can help parents during school hols
Kate Keisler • 2hrs ago
There are several strategies parents can use to help adjust an emotional reactionary response. Picture Shutterstock
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Letters
This idea was once met with 'shock horror': Let's talk about it again
Charles Everett
John Allen, Sally Hollis, Adele Colman, Michael Paag and Gary Moore on the corner of the Great Western Highway and Govetts Leap Road in Blackheath.
Opinion
We should be getting more from Council meetings and less personal attacks
Reidun Berntsen
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2024 Tesla Model 3 gets another price cut in Australia
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Jordan Mulach
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Brandon Blackwell, aka The Lightning Bolt. Picture supplied
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Therese Murray
Enduring Powers of Attorney review aims to reduce financial elder abuse
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
New swing suits veterans golfer Rita to a tee
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
The Land
Immaculate bull claims supreme at 55th Murray Grey National Show and Sale
Judge Lochie McLauchlan, Mortlake, Vic, Maddie Brockhoff, executive officer Murray Grey Beef Cattle Society (MGBCS), Nigel Eylward president of MGBCS and Courtney Hazeldene, Ganado Murray Greys, Bendigo, Vic, with supreme exhibit Ganado Too Cool.
Helen Decosta • 1hr ago
Life membership of ALPA bestowed on Armidale's Greg Teale
Simon Chamberlain
Peter Baldwin Australian Livestock and Property Agents (ALPA) CEO, Inverell, Thomas George, Lismore, Milly, Greg, Jenny and Celeste Teal at the announcing of ALPA life membership. Picture supplied by Peter Baldwin.
Free
FWFWW Ep6: Meddling mums, a sheep headbutt and three stunners
Yet more girls enter the fray and Dean makes a big decision, and it's not about abandoning his hat.
Ashley Walmsley
Teegan and Farmer Dean compare hand moisturisers while sitting within a potential combustion chamber thanks to the naked flames sitting on bales of hay. Picture supplied
Life & Style
Changing your home menu with the seasons
Angela Clutton's new book offers some handy lessons on adjusting with the seasons. Pictures supplied
Karen Hardy • 2hrs ago
Whip up some Anzac biscuits - do you like them chewy or crunchy?
Karen Hardy
Is there an easier treat to whip than an Anzac biscuit. Picture Shutterstock
Advice
Frustration, time wasting a business phone standard
Solving issues with companies has become a time-wasting process. Photo Shutterstock