Blue Mountains Gazette
Saturday, 27 April 2024
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Australia will send $100m in weapons and combat tools to support Ukraine
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles. Picture by Keegan Carroll
New assistance comes amid 'unrelenting' Russian attacks.
Bageshri Savyasachi • 20m ago
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
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
'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
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
Winners of the Golf Day. From left; Scott Lister, Michael Cini, Nick Brown and Glenn Pickham. Picture supplied
Tom Walker
Paws, claws, and a cause: Karu Distillery launches gin to help cheetahs
Tom Walker
Karu Distillery's new gin in their Origins line, Wilding: Jubatus. Picture supplied
Australia will send $100m in weapons and combat tools to support Ukraine
New assistance comes amid 'unrelenting' Russian attacks.
Bageshri Savyasachi • 20m ago
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Two dead as police probe separate suburban stabbings
Rachael Ward • 50m ago
NSW police are investigating two separate stabbing deaths, in Sydney and the state's west. (Steven Saphore/AAP PHOTOS)

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Australia will send $100m in weapons and combat tools to support Ukraine
Bageshri Savyasachi • 20m ago
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles. Picture by Keegan Carroll
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
No respite: Government refuses to commit to funding paediatric clinics
Carla Mascarenhas
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park. Picture: AAP
'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

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National
Mum one of two killed after glider crashes near airport
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Adrian Black and William Ton
City young gun Galic chasing ALW double, Matildas dream
Anna Harrington
Daniela Galic is eyeing off higher honours after an impressive run with City. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)
Fuel hits new high as oil and Aussie dollar diverge
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A weaker Australian dollar is affecting petrol prices at the moment, an analyst says. (Flavio Brancaleone/AAP PHOTOS)
National gun register to be established by 2028
Dominic Giannini and Rachael Ward
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
Police found a man with a gunshot wound inside a vehicle in Melbourne's southeast early on Saturday. (Steven Saphore/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
City young gun Galic chasing ALW double, Matildas dream
Daniela Galic is eyeing off higher honours after an impressive run with City. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)
Anna Harrington
Bochum leave drop zone with 3-2 win against Hoffenheim
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'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
Back row, Micheal Kocoski (coach), Tiera Johnston, Cecilia Vagg, Tara Naumann, Courtney Newdick (captain), Kit Carstairs, Sarah Maniscalco, Tani Hoffman, Aleesha Naumann, Amber Bergmann, Sara Johnston (coach). Front row, Maryanne Bouzianis, Aleria Turner, Paris Laurendet, Aisha Turner, Olivia Walsh, Mika Arnaiz, Ashley McLeod. Picture supplied
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
Australia's best investment suburbs for under $600k
Jemimah Clegg
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Property
'Future proofing': single car garage with power sells for $500k for EV use
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What's On
Martha Wainwright in concert at Blue Mountains Theatre
Martha Wainwright will play at Blue Mountains Theatre. Picture by Gaelle Leroyer
Eminem announces new album, 'The Death Of Slim Shady'
Hannah Roberts
Eminem's 12th studio album will be titled The Death Of Slim Shady, he says. (AP PHOTO)
Weinstein due in court as witness weighs testifying
Pat Eaton-Robb
Harvey Weinstein was convicted in 2020 of forcing himself on a TV and film production assistant. (AP PHOTO)
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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Was William Shakespeare aged 41, 52, 68 or 80 when he died? William Shakespeare wax figure in Madame Tussauds museum in Berlin, Germany. Picture Shutterstock
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A celestial ballet for the ages
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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
Children Valentina, Aurora, Leonardo and Atlas take part in the Anzac Day Commemoration Service held at Uniting Springwood aged care home. Picture supplied
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
Compassionate Communities event held in Springwood
Photos and Video
Australia will send $100m in weapons and combat tools to support Ukraine
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles. Picture by Keegan Carroll
New assistance comes amid 'unrelenting' Russian attacks.
Bageshri Savyasachi • 20m ago
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Leonie Benesch in The Teachers' Lounge. Picture by Judith Kaufmann
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Opinion
Punishment after the event rarely works
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Research shows locking up children does little to reduce crime. Picture by Keegan Carroll
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Molly Ticehurst. Picture is supplied
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Car Expert
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Scott Collie
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Brandon Blackwell, aka The Lightning Bolt. Picture supplied
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Rowan Cowley
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The Land
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Mark Phelps
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The wedge-shaped weekender making use of an odd plot
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