Lithgow Mercury
Thursday, 18 April 2024
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Police allege man was caught doing 170km/hr on Conrod Straight at Mount
Mount Panorama, where a man was allegedly caught speeding on April 13, 2024. File picture
The 22-year-old will now face Bathurst Local Court.
Newsroom
Our People
'I don't like recognition' Emily doesn't do her volunteer work for accolades
Emily Waru being recognised for achievements as Young Citizen of the year at the 2024 Australia Day ceremony. Picture by Reidun Berntsen.
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
Jennie Curtin
The state of Megalong Road over the weekend. Picture Trish Doyle Facebook page
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
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'
The new mural on the facade of the Lithgow Workies. Picture supplied.
Reidun Berntsen
Another weather disaster closes Jenolan Caves for school holidays
Reidun Berntsen
Some of the damage as a result of over 230 millimetres of rain in the Jenolan Caves area. Picture from Paul Toole MP Facebook page.
Watch
PMP giants sign former NRL and Indigenous All Stars forward
He played in the 2024 NRL preseason challenge.
Dominic Unwin
Zac Saddler playing for Tuggeranong Bushrangers in the Canberra Raiders Cup in 2022. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Column
The Saint: Privacy is the victim of change
The Saint
BLAST Furnace Park and Lake Pillans Wetlands is truly a delightful location to wander in history or just relax but we can't rest on our laurels.
Have Your Say
Australia, it's time we had a heart-to-heart. How are you feeling?
The annual Heartbeat of Australia survey is a special collaboration between media company ACM - the publisher of this masthead - and the University of Canberra's News and Media Research Centre.
Acm Newsroom
Our People
How Charlotte Graham taught herself to succeed in band photography
Reidun Berntsen
Charlotte Graham. Picture by Reidun Berntsen.
Pedestrian access at Megalong Valley landslide site in place
Blue Mountains City Council's Emergency Management team with the Rural Fire Service Aviation team. Picture supplied
Staff Reporters
'We're committed': Emirates say the Wolgan resort to reopen in near future
Reidun Berntsen
President of Emirates, Sir Tim Clark and representatives from the Council and Emirates inspect the Donkey Steps. Picture supplied.
Our History
'They were amazed': Wallerawang's 200th birthday a day to remember
Reidun Berntsen
Attendees at the unveiling of the 200th anniversary plaque. Picture supplied.
Five more Melbourne asbestos sites as sources confirmed
Callum Godde • 26m ago
Most of the asbestos found in 17 Melbourne parks was the result of historic dumping, the EPA says. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
'No one is keeping count' of murdered Indigenous women
Rudi Maxwell • 1hr ago
Indigenous NT women are often isolated and living with homelessness, an inquiry has been told (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)

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'We are very proud': hero guard remembered as Bondi Westfield reopens
NSW Premier Chris Minns signs a condolence book whilst visiting a memorial to the victims who lost their lives in Saturdays knife attack at Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre. Photo by AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi
Carla Mascarenhas
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Stabbed bishop says he forgives his alleged attacker
Anna McGuinness
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was delivering a sermon at a Wakeley church when he was allegedly attacked on April 15. Picture by Christ The Good Shepherd Church
'John Dillinger' charged over cocaine washed up on NSW beaches
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A Brisbane man has been charged over a botched cocaine import that has seen bricks of the drug wash up on NSW beaches. Pictures supplied
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Up in smoke: alleged thieves scramble after failed burglary
Anna Houlahan
Three men set off a smoke security system after they allegedly broke into the Melbourne convenience store on March 27. Picture supplied
Homeless, pregnant, alone: Gypsy now helps others find a home
Emily Anderson
Almost 40,000 children and young people presented to homelessness services in 2023, of the 17,000 needing a bed, only half got one.
Sport
Lithgow Workies preview: Signings, potential lineup, and 2024 prospects
Analysis
Tom Large (main) will be joined by Riley Dukes( bottom) and Tom Fraser as part of Peter Morris' Lithgow Workies team.
We're taking a look at each of the PMP clubs ahead of round one.
Dominic Unwin
Watch
PMP giants sign former NRL and Indigenous All Stars forward
He played in the 2024 NRL preseason challenge.
Dominic Unwin
Zac Saddler playing for Tuggeranong Bushrangers in the Canberra Raiders Cup in 2022. Picture by Keegan Carroll
'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.
Alonso extends contract with Formula One's Aston Martin
Fernando Alonso will race for Aston Martin for at least two more years after a contract extension. (AP PHOTO)
The Ladbrokes Golden Easter Egg about more than the money
The prize they all crave - the Ladbrokes Golden Easter Egg. Picture supplied
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'Future proofing': single car garage with power sells for $500k for EV use
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The garage comes with a roller door - that rolls up, and rolls down. Not bad for $500,000. Pic: Supplied
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'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
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The amount Australians spend on housing costs has hit a record high. Pic: Shutterstock
Move over mid-century modern, 1970s architecture makes a groovy comeback
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Forget Mid-Century, '70s style interiors such as in this Hurstbridge home is back in favour. Pic: Supplied
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Real Housewife of Melbourne Kyla Kirkpatrick is selling her luxury estate
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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
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Liam Hemsworth unveils plans for $20 million estate near Byron Bay
Jade Lazarevic
Liam Hemsworth has submitted plans to construct a sprawling estate near Byron Bay at a cost of $14.5 million. Picture supplied
What's On
Lithgow Comedy Festival to return for third year after 'outstanding' weekend
Daniel Muggleton at the Lithgow Comedy Festival opening night. Picture supplied.
Reidun Berntsen
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
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WHAT A VIEW: A stunning view of Kanangra-Boyd National Park, located almost an hours drive south of Oberon. Photo: LUKE SIMPSON
A tasty musical feast will please the palates of music lovers at Lithgow's historic Union Theatre
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A celestial ballet for the ages
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Advanced nutrition and training techniques for peak horse performance
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Community
Spotted at the Gang Gang Farmers Markets: Locals enjoy fresh produce on offer
Photos
Ngaire holds a stall for Black Cockatoo Bakery. Picture by Reidun Berntsen
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.
What's on
Great Santa Hat Challenge returns to Hartley for seventh year
The 2022 Santa Hat Challenge in Hartley. Picture by Karen Edwards Photography
Photos and Video
'Future proofing': single car garage with power sells for $500k for EV use
Property
The garage comes with a roller door - that rolls up, and rolls down. Not bad for $500,000. Pic: Supplied
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'Perfect storm': data reveals Australia's youth self-harm crisis
Ben Silvester
Australian teenagers are 3.4 times likelier to end up in hospital from self-harm than adults, and four in five patients are girls.
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A nose for 'black diamonds': the fine art of truffle harvesting
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Truffle farmer Simon Hedges with his truffle dog, Jimmy, at Duckmaloi River Truffles near Oberon in NSW on June 11, 2022. Picture: Saffron Howden
Police allege man was caught doing 170km/hr on Conrod Straight at Mount
The 22-year-old will now face Bathurst Local Court.
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Mount Panorama, where a man was allegedly caught speeding on April 13, 2024. File picture
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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
We should be getting more from Council meetings and less personal attacks
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Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
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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
A heartfelt thanks: American contractors grateful for Grenfell farming community
Hailing from America Madison, Malcolm, 2.5 years, and Roy Watkins, Grenfell, founded R&M Watkins Sheep Contracting Services in Australia after noticing a gap in the industry. Picture supplied.
Elka Devney • 9m ago
Trial to help growers take nitrogen to the bank
Denis Howard • 1hr ago
Central West Farming Systems trial agronomist Chiara Stommell is conducting a nitrogen banking trial at Condobolin. Picture by Denis Howard
Inverell Angus weaner steers with weight attract the top bids
Jamie Brown • 2hrs ago
The Butcher family, Bundarra, with Pippa, Nick, Matilda and Beau sold EU accredited Angus weaner steers, many of them sired through artificial insemination by Knowla So Right, to make $1204 for 319.5kg at 377c/kg.
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The CEOs of Woolworths and Coles were questioned about the rising cost of supermarket goods. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)