Earlier this month the operators of the Austen Quarry on Jenolan Caves Road, Hytec Industries, advised the Hartley District Progress Association of their intention to commence a process to expand the operations of the quarry and to extend its life. In its early planning stages the proposed expansion of…
The nomination of the Award for the Lithgow Legend for November has been made by the National Trust Group in recognition of the tireless efforts and commitment given by Kanimbla resident Joan Kent. Joan has contributed many long hours of dedication to her role as a professional historian and…
From the RFS Website. There will be no more updates on these fires, as they have been contained. What a relief! And so much thanks is due to the Rural Fire Brigade in this region – and all the others who came to help from near and far in…
RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons tells ABC’s 7.30 the State Mine fire in the Blue Mountains is still “very active”. “There’s lot of fire burning across the landscape, particularly to the northern edges. We’ve got fire that’s being influenced by these strong southwesterly winds today. They are, in the main,…
The bushfire crisis in the New South Wales Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury region has eased, but authorities warn that the situation remains dangerous and dynamic. Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons says the firefighting operation will continue into the evening before cooler weather tomorrow. Meanwhile, an investigation by…
