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Dragons lock in new stars, another debut for Tigers, and a long-awaited return

1 day ago | lithgowmercury.com.au | Nick Guthrie

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Tevaga won't stay at Manly, set for Super League move

2 days ago | lithgowmercury.com.au | Scott Bailey

Manly's Jazz Tevaga (centre) has signed a two-year deal with Super League side Wakefield Trinity. Photo: HANDOUT/NRL PHOTOSManly have lost forward Jazz Tevaga to the Super League after the Samoan international opted to sign with Wakefield Trinity from next season. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Dubbo and Bathurst enter Astley Cup Day 2 on level playing field

1 week ago | lithgowmercury.com.au | Nick Guthrie |Dominic Unwin

Welcome to day 2 of the Astley Cup. On today's schedule, Dubbo College will face off with Bathurst High in athletics, soccer and rugby league. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperSome of the highlights from Astley Cup Day 1. Pictures by Nick GuthrieYesterday, Bathurst High fought back to finish level with Dubbo College. You can read all the action here.
Tax reform crucial to boosting productivity: treasurer

1 week ago | lithgowmercury.com.au | Tess Ikonomou |Jacob Shteyman

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has outlined his key economic priorities and tax reform is one of them. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOSTax reform is "crucial" to addressing Australia's economic challenges, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has said in his strongest signal yet on the thorny issue. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
CFMEU legal challenge to federal takeover dismissed

1 week ago | lithgowmercury.com.au | Tess Ikonomou |Jacob Shteyman |Andrew Brown

The CFMEU has failed in a bid to overturn its construction arm being forced into administration. Photo: Darren England/AAP PHOTOSA High Court rejection of the CFMEU's legal challenge to a federal takeover has paved the way to reform the union, administrators for the embattled organisation say. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Daley has shot to finally put Maroon dynasty behind him

1 week ago | lithgowmercury.com.au | Scott Bailey

NSW coach Laurie Daley can put Queensland's era of domination behind him in Origin II in Perth. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOSEleven years to the day since his finest moment as a State of Origin coach, Laurie Daley finally has the chance to put Queensland's great dynasty behind him. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Police officer shot and killed at rural Tasmanian property

1 week ago | lithgowmercury.com.au | Sean Ford

A police officer has been shot and killed at a rural property in North-West Tasmania. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperPolice said officers went to a residential property on Allison Road at North Motton "in relation to routine duties" soon after 11am.
Serious charges laid after one dead in alleged hunting trip shooting

1 week ago | lithgowmercury.com.au | Bradley Jurd

Serious charges have been laid after a man was allegedly shot, and later died, during a hunting trip. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperAbout 8.50pm on Friday, April 18, 2025, emergency services responded to reports of a man being shot on a rural property along Campbells River Road, Black Springs, approximately 20 kilometres south of Oberon.
'We're finishing together': Jack and Sue see their neighbour pact through

1 week ago | lithgowmercury.com.au | Alise McIntosh

IN 1998, the doors of Jack Holman Menswear opened on William Street. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperA few months later, Mr Holman welcomed a new next-door neighbour, Suzanne Beed, who had taken over the ownership of Sheer Indulgence Lingerie.
Chopper called in search of driver who led police on alleged highway pursuit

2 weeks ago | lithgowmercury.com.au | Bradley Jurd

A helicopter has aided in the search of a driver who allegedly led police on pursuit before he was discovered over 100 kilometres away. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperAround 6am on Friday, June 6, police attempted to stop a stolen 4WD on the Castlereagh Highway, Aarons Pass.