Blue Mountains Gazette
Saturday, 27 April 2024
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Landslip repair work underway at Mitchells Pass, Glenbrook
The landslip at Mitchells Pass, Glenbrook. Picture supplied
Search for missing woman narrows in on bushland in Oberon region, dog squad on the scene
Search for missing woman Jessica Zrinski narrows in on bushland. Pictures supplied
William Davis
'I want to be that inspiration': Two sports, two medals, and two dreams for Olivia Harris
Tom Walker
Olivia Harris on the netball court. Picture supplied
No respite: Government refuses to commit to funding paediatric clinics
Carla Mascarenhas
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park. Picture: AAP
Property
What would changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax do for housing?
Jemimah Clegg
Changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax have been proposed in the wake of the housing crisis. Pic: Shutterstock
Photos
'Examples of service and sacrifice': Anzac Day 2024 in the Blue Mountains
The Springwood Anzac Day march 2024 makes its way up Macquarie Road. Picture by Damien Madigan
The Schwartz empire expands with Leura purchase
The Schwartz empire expands with Leura purchase
'It was so special to have the little ones involved': Springwood aged care residents mark Anzac Day
Children Valentina, Aurora, Leonardo and Atlas take part in the Anzac Day Commemoration Service held at Uniting Springwood aged care home. Picture supplied
Our History
Blue Plaque unveiled to mark a Blue Mountains woman
Inset, the Blue Plaque for Beryl McLaughlin. Main picture, from left, Trish Doyle MP, NSW Heritage Minister Penny Sharpe, Blue Mountains Historical society members Ross Ingram, Robyne Ridge, Fiona Burn and Fiona Cameron on the front porch of Tarella at Wentworth Falls. Pictures supplied
'Working hard to assess the damage': NPWS gives update on track closures
Storm damage at the top crossing at Wentworth Falls. Picture NPWS
St Canice's Primary brothers wear Anzac pride with great-grandfather's medals
Tom Walker
Dean Irwin (Year 6) and Aiden Irwin (Year 3) with their great grandfather's medals. Picture supplied
Springwood Hospital Auxiliary raises more than $30,000 with annual charity golf day
Tom Walker
Winners of the Golf Day. From left; Scott Lister, Michael Cini, Nick Brown and Glenn Pickham. Picture supplied
Paws, claws, and a cause: Karu Distillery launches gin to help cheetahs
Karu Distillery's new gin in their Origins line, Wilding: Jubatus. Picture supplied
Tom Walker
Traffic lights at Springwood roundabouts considered to fix congestion
Tom Walker
Councillor Daniel Myles at the Hawkesbury Road entrance to one of the roundabouts connecting Springwood and Winmalee. Picture by Tom Walker
National gun register to be established by 2028
Dominic Giannini and Rachael Ward • 18m ago
More than $160 million has been set aside to fund a national firearms register. (HANDOUT/NSW POLICE FORCE)
Man dead following suburban drive-by shooting
Rachael Ward • 2hrs ago
Police found a man with a gunshot wound inside a vehicle in Melbourne's southeast early on Saturday. (Steven Saphore/AAP PHOTOS)

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Landslip repair work underway at Mitchells Pass, Glenbrook
The landslip at Mitchells Pass, Glenbrook. Picture supplied
Search for missing woman narrows in on bushland in Oberon region, dog squad on the scene
William Davis
Search for missing woman Jessica Zrinski narrows in on bushland. Pictures supplied
'I want to be that inspiration': Two sports, two medals, and two dreams for Olivia Harris
Tom Walker
Olivia Harris on the netball court. Picture supplied
No respite: Government refuses to commit to funding paediatric clinics
Carla Mascarenhas
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park. Picture: AAP
Photos
'Examples of service and sacrifice': Anzac Day 2024 in the Blue Mountains
The Springwood Anzac Day march 2024 makes its way up Macquarie Road. Picture by Damien Madigan

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National
Rapper Ziggy Ramo rewrites history in contentious book
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Man, teen boy die in two suburban stabbings
Rachael Ward
NSW police are investigating two separate stabbing deaths, in Sydney and the state's west. (Steven Saphore/AAP PHOTOS)
Digger's souvenir reunited with 'world's rarest tank'
Katelyn Catanzariti
A compass belonging to the world's rarest tank has been reunited with it at Queensland Museum. (Queensland Museum/AAP PHOTOS)
After 25 years, birthing suite available for rural mums
Savannah Meacham
Women in Queensland's Cape York Peninsula will have access to a long-awaited birthing suite. (Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service/AAP PHOTOS)
Connection is key for Electric Fields' Eurovision quest
William Ton
Electric Fields will represent Australia at the 68th edition of Eurovision. (HANDOUT/SBS)
Sport
Bochum leave drop zone with 3-2 win against Hoffenheim
Bochum's Kevin Stoger netted a brace in their crucial 3-2 win over Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga. (AP PHOTO)
'I want to be that inspiration': Two sports, two medals, and two dreams for Olivia Harris
Tom Walker
Olivia Harris on the netball court. Picture supplied
Teenager Littler silences hostile crowd with PL victory
Jonathan Veal
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Sparrows Unity Cup puts spotlight on female footballers
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PropertyView
How a bushland retreat was created in the city
The peaceful retreat with river frontage is much sought after. Pic: Supplied
Melissa Kehagias
Property
What would changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax do for housing?
Jemimah Clegg
Changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax have been proposed in the wake of the housing crisis. Pic: Shutterstock
Property
The Block house sells for a $1 million loss to buyers who never stepped inside
Jemimah Clegg
The sale attracted a huge crowd and more than 200 registered bidders. Pic: Supplied
See inside: The Block winners Steph and Gian own flipper brings in $800k profit
Property
The couple bought the house in 2020 for $1.02 million and after extensive renovations it sold for $1.825 million. Pic: Supplied
Melissa Kehagias
Property
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Jemimah Clegg
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Property
'Future proofing': single car garage with power sells for $500k for EV use
Melissa Kehagias
The garage comes with a roller door - that rolls up, and rolls down. Not bad for $500,000. Pic: Supplied
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Steven Tyler wins sexual assault lawsuit dismissal
Jonathan Stempel
A sexual assault lawsuit against Aerosmith's Steven Tyler has been dismissed for good. (AP PHOTO)
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Anna Houlahan
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Community
'One of the most remarkable sights in Australia': Insight into library's Tasman Map
The Tasman Map in the entry foyer of the State Library of NSW. Picture supplied
'It was so special to have the little ones involved': Springwood aged care residents mark Anzac Day
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Springwood East Timor Support Group marks 25 years of trivia fundraisers
A trivia night for the Springwood East Timor Support Group. Picture supplied
Here's how you can commemorate in the Blue Mountains this Anzac Day
The 2023 Springwood Anzac Day march. Picture by Damien Madigan
Compassionate Communities event held in Springwood
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Photos and Video
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Leonie Benesch in The Teachers' Lounge. Picture by Judith Kaufmann
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Noel Coward in Mad About the Boy. Picture supplied
Comment
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Opinion
The government is too freely letting companies pretend they are protecting the environment. Picture Shutterstock
Ebony Bennett
Opinion
Punishment after the event rarely works
Greg McIntyre
Research shows locking up children does little to reduce crime. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Real Australia
Another woman dead, another man charged with murder
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Molly Ticehurst. Picture is supplied
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Car Expert
Range Rover Electric: First look at first-ever EV
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New swing suits veterans golfer Rita to a tee
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Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
The Land
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Red maple (Acer rubrum) in Christchurch Botanic Gardens in late March. It is one of the first maples to colour in autumn.
Fiona Ogilvie • 2hrs ago
Eat bugs and sip - if you dare
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Patrick of Coonawarra owner Luke Tocaciu and Mia, planting an eco-garden to host good bugs at the winery. Photo supplied by Patrick of Coonawarra
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Jose Quinteros and Wendy Muir, both of Sydney University, Sydney.
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The wedge-shaped weekender making use of an odd plot
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Selecting and styling the right art can enhance the overall ambiance of your home. Picture supplied