Latest news and public notices

From Friday 24th to Friday 31st October, the Lithgow region will come alive with a dynamic mix of free and ticketed events for all ages. Whether you're into cosplay, great food, family-friendly fun, or eerie tales, Lithgow Halloween is a diverse offering that caters...

Students in Lithgow were treated to a high-flying dose of inspiration this week as Tom Caska, Founder and CEO of Aerologix, visited the Central West Adaptive Skills Hub to deliver a powerful talk on the future of drone technology. Caska, a former Qantas pilot turned...

Lithgow City Council’s Lithgow Emerging Economy Plan (LEEP) Program has been recognised for its leading practice work in transitions management with an Honourable Mention in the Regional Growth category at the 2025 National Awards for Local Government. Lithgow City...

Lithgow City Council advises residents of the extension of the temporary closure of general access to the Portland Cemetery, due to renewal works that are currently taking place. In the previous notification, Council made the commitment that works would be completed...

Lithgow’s Main Street is about to get a delicious new event as the Lithgow International Schnitzel Festival brings schnitzel, street life, and civic pride to the heart of Lithgow. Backed by $340,000 in NSW Government funding over three years, under the Open Streets...

Lithgow Mayor, Cr Cassandra Coleman, has welcomed the Minns Labor Government's announcement to deliver on its election commitment to establish the Future Jobs and Investment Authority. The Future Jobs and Investment Authority will partner with coal-producing regions...

Council advises that the water supply in the area of Wolgan Road, Lidsdale may be affected due to ongoing emergency repairs on a water mains break. Residents in Wolgan Road, Maddox Lane, View Street, and surrounding streets in Lidsdale may experience low to no water...

Council will commence stage 1 road structure testing on Monday the 16th June for a period of 3 weeks (day and night, weather permitting) in over 60 different locations in various streets across Lithgow, Wallerawang, Portland, Hampton, Little Hartley, Capertee, Rydal,...

Council will be commencing road works on Wednesday the 18th of June at 7.00pm, on Col Drewe Drive, South Bowenfels from the Great Western Highway to the roundabout at the entry at Treeview Estates Retirement Village. To minimise disruption to this busy precinct, the...

“At their recent meeting of the Central NSW Joint Organisation Board, the Mayors of the region received advice about its value,” said Mayor Cassandra Coleman. “Year on year the JO delivers a return on investment of over 9:1 on the fees paid by members. This is really...

Council advises that the water supply in the area of Buttress Place, Lithgow may be affected due to a water mains break. Council is undertaking emergency repairs on the reticulation network that services Buttress Place, Lithgow. Residents may experience low to no...

This morning, Council staff across multiple departments attended the annual Try-a-Trade event at Lithgow High School with representation from Council’s Water, Recreation, Human Resources, Transport, Communications and Aquatic Centre teams in attendance. The day was a...

Lithgow Council has now commenced footpath upgrade works on the southern side of Main Street between Eskbank Street and Bridge Street, following the completion of the first stage of the Main Street footpath replacement. “The safety of our residents is always a high...

Council advises that the water supply in the area of Dulhunty Street, Portland may be affected due to ongoing emergency repairs on a water mains break. Residents in Dulhunty Street, Portland and the surrounding may experience low to no water whilst repairs take place....

The NRMA has launched its Council Backlog report, relating to road conditions in NSW. It is a confronting report that speaks to the heart of Local Government sustainability. The NRMA has just released its Council Backlog report which highlights the significance of the...