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21/12/2025

DRIVER CHARGED AFTER CAR CRASHED INTO HOTEL COURTYARD @ CAPERTEE

Monday, 22 December 2025 04:29:03 AM

A man has been charged after a serious crash at Capertee yesterday afternoon.

About 5.20pm (Sunday 21 December 2025), emergency services were called to a hotel on Castlereagh Highway, near Bandamora Street, Capertee, following reports of a crash.

Officers attached to Chifley Police District arrived to find a vehicle had hit a concrete pole before crashing into a hotel courtyard hitting several patrons.

Two patrons – a 64-year-old man and a 71-year-old woman – were treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for serious injuries before being airlifted to hospital.

A third female patron was treated for minor injuries and taken to hospital for further treatment.

Another four other patrons were treated for minor injuries; however, did not require further treatment.

The driver, a 30-year-old man, was uninjured, arrested and taken Orange Base Hospital for mandatory testing.

A crime scene was established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash commenced by officers attached to Crash Investigation Unit.

Upon release from hospital, the man was taken to Lithgow Police Station, where he was charged with negligent driving (occasions grievous bodily harm) and two counts of dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm.

He was refused bail to appear before Bail Division Court 4 today (Monday 22 December 2025).

His licence was also suspended.

21/12/2025

2LT NEWS - CASTLEREAGH HIGHWAY CLOSED @ CAPERTEE DUE TO ACCIDENT.

The Castlereagh Highway is closed to traffic in both directions following an accident at Capertee.

It’s believed 3 people have been injured after a vehicle left the road and collided with a building.

Emergency Services are currently on scene.

15/12/2025

Lithgow's Archie Morris talks about this weekend's season opener, representing the North Sydney Bears SG Ball squad.

15/12/2025

2LT NEWS - 4 PEOPLE, INCLUDING A YOUNG CHILD, INJURED IN GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY ACCIDENT.

4 people have been taken to hospital following a 2 car collision on the Great Western Highway, Bowenfels this afternoon (Monday 15/12).

According to authorities the accident occurred adjacent to the Lithgow Visitor Information Centre soon after 3:00pm.

The driver of one of the vehicles, a 51 yer old Blue Mountains woman suffered a badly fractured lower leg. Following treatment by Lithgow Paramedics the woman was transported by Ambulance to Orange Base Hospital for surgery.

The 3 occupants of the second vehicle, all suffered relatively minor injuries. A 30 year old woman, suffered chest injuries and was transported by Ambulance to Nepean Hospital in a stable condition. A 36 year old man and 2 year old boy were taken to the Lithgow Hospital for observation.

Local Police, Ambulance Paramedics, Fire & Rescue NSW, and Lithgow VRA personal all responded to the emergency:- VRA called upon to assist with the removal of the 51 year old who had been trapped within her vehicle.

15/12/2025

2LT TRAFFIC - ACCIDENT, GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY, BOWENFELS, TRAFFIC AFFECTED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS.

10/12/2025

Local student’s Drone Light Show, this Friday 12th December, 7:00-9:00pm

DRONE LIGHT SHOW EVENT
Our sky has a story, and it's about to be told in lights. Join us for a live drone show where colour creativity and technology come together. Developed by students... Lights Over Lithgow - Our Sky, Our Story.
Free community event. Details and registration:
https://events.humanitix.com/lights-over-lithgow

09/12/2025

2LT NEWS - MAN INJURED IN INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT AT WALLERAWANG.

A 21 year old local man has been airlifted to hospital in Sydney after injuring his arm in an accident at an Industrial business in Wallerawang this afternoon.

Authorities say the man's left arm and hand became trapped in a roller at around 3:00pm today (Tuesday 9/12).

The man was treated by local Ambulance Paramedics who also assisted with freeing his arm from the machine.

He was placed on board a Toll helicopter, which had landed adjacent to the old Wallerawang Power Station, and flown to Westmead Hospital for further treatment.

The man was in a stable condition at the time the helicopter departed Wallerawang.

09/12/2025

2LT NEWS - WATCH AND ACT ALERT FOR A FIRE IN THE NORTH OF THE LITHGOW LGA.

🟨 UPDATE - ADVICE: This warning has been updated. Please refer to our most recent post. www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

⚠️🔥 WATCH AND ACT - PREPARE NOW
- PARTS OF (LITHGOW LGA)

Posted - 1:21pm, Tuesday 9th December

Firefighters are working to contain a bush fire burning in the Home Hills Road area.

The fire is burning in an easterly direction under westerly winds.

Those in the vicinity of Home Hills Road should Prepare Now.

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07/12/2025

2LT NEWS - 64 YEAR OLD MAN KILLED IN ACCIDENT AT CAPERTEE - SUNDAY 7/12

A 64 year old Sydney man has died as the result of injuries he received in an accident in Capertee this afternoon (Sunday).

According to Police the man was traveling south on the Castlereagh Highway at around 2:30pm when he stopped near Railway Street to check the trailer he was towing. Authorities believe the trailer may have shifted while being inspected, striking the 64 year old and fatally injuring him in the process.

Despite the efforts of passers by, joined soon after by emergency personnel, the man was unable to be revived.

Crime Scene Police have spent several hours on site this afternoon.

A report is being prepared for the Coroner.

Our thoughts are with the man's family and friends.

(file photos)

06/12/2025

The Lithgow & District Branch of the Ulysses Club held their annual Toy Run this morning.
Starting in Portland @ 10:00am and finishing at Lithgow’s Cook Street Plaza, close to 40 riders were able to collect approximately 200 Christmas gifts.
Those gifts will be distributed within the local community by Vinnies and the Salvation Army.
Just another reason we “Love Our Community” ❤️

05/12/2025

$3.2 MILLION LITHGOW GREYHOUND UPGRADE THE FIRST STEP IN INDUSTRY REVITALISATION


Greyhound racing in NSW took the first step towards a new era of expansion and upgrades to its tracks and facilities, with the announcement today that work will begin on a new racetrack at Lithgow.

The Minister for Gaming and Racing the Hon David Harris attended the Lithgow venue on Friday to officially announce the upgrade and turn the ceremonial first sod on the multi-million dollar project which will be completed next year.

He was joined by local member the Hon Paul Toole, Lithgow Mayor Cassandra Coleman, and chair of the Parliamentary Friends of Greyhounds, the Hon Mark Banasiak. Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) was represented by Chief Executive Officer Steve Griffin, and GRNSW Board members Kevin Gordon and Greg Johnson.

“Today marks an exciting milestone for Lithgow and the greyhound racing industry in NSW,” Minister Harris said.

"The commencement of these upgrades reflect our commitment to supporting the industry to deliver high-quality facilities while meeting modern standards and expectations for greyhound welfare and safety.

"The NSW Government is proud to support this redevelopment through the Capital Grants Program, which, in addition to Lithgow is also investing in other tracks like Temora, The Gardens, Gosford and Dubbo.

"This $3.2 million investment for the Lithgow track will boost the local economy, create jobs and attract visitors, ensuring the sport thrives in a safe and sustainable way.”

The Lithgow track announcement was also an opportunity for GRNSW to unveil Connex Management & Construction to oversee multiple concurrent track upgrade projects across NSW.

02/12/2025

Lithgow High School Captains Aleese, Josh, Laken and Jane in studio today talking "YOUR SCHOOL, YOUR SAY: Designing the Future Together".

You're invited to the school and community meeting on the 12th December @5:30pm on site at Lithgow High School.

And keep an ear out for the student's commercial this week on 2LT.