Blue Mountains Gazette
Wednesday, 8 May 2024
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Rare chance to see inside The Grange: Echoes of a bygone era in Mt Victoria
Step back in time and learn about the significant history, architecture, and natural wonder of this beautiful place in Mt Victoria. Liz Charlton at The Grange. Picture supplied.
B C Lewis
Unity Cup postponed for one week due to wet weather
At the official launch of the Sparrows Unity Cup, from left, Darren Rodrigo, Ciara Griffin, Charlotte Williams, Deputy Mayor Romola Hollywood, Sara Johnston, Isabel Arnaiz and Cr Suzie van Opdorp. Picture supplied
Gardens of Stone gets crushed sandstone from Mount Victoria highway works
Gardens of Stone gets crushed sandstone from Mount Victoria highway works
Our People
'My hero, my champion': Rotarian and family man Bob Aitken remembered
Damien Madigan
Lapstone resident and Rotarian Bob Aitken. Picture supplied
Property
Rates on hold: here's what you need to know about it if you have a mortgage
Jen Melocco
The RBA governor Michele Bullock announced that the cash rate has been held in May.. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
'Funny things just come out of his body': Blue Mountains actress shares big screen with Ryan Gosling
Tom Walker
Beth Champion (left) with Ryan Gosling in The Fall Guy. Picture supplied
Positive signs for Imperial Hotel sale
Aerial shot of the Imperial Hotel and adjoining motel at Mt Victoria. Picture savills.com
Jennie Curtin
'It's really special': Sam Appleton on winning Ironman Australia in Port Macquarie
Mardi Borg
Sam Appleton celebrates his Ironman Australia victory with his mum, who resides in Port Macquarie. Picture by Ruby Pascoe
Will new laws help ease aircraft noise?
Will new laws help ease aircraft noise?
McBride's theft of 207 classified files 'dangerous': prosecutor
Hannah Neale
David McBride speaks to media outside court on Monday. Picture by Hannah Neale
Funding boost for Blue Mountains community sport
Blue Mountains MP Trish Doyle, second from left, Ward 2 Cr Claire West and deputy mayor Romola Hollywood, far right, with members of Dragons Abreast Blue Mountains. Picture supplied
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Sam Appleton breaks course record to claim victory at Ironman Australia
Second-placed Mike Phillips, first-placed Sam Appleton and third-placed Benjamin Hill.
Ruby Pascoe, Mardi Borg and Emily Walker
'Unwavering and tireless': Governor-General praises SARAH president as National Road Safety Week starts
The Governor-General David Hurley with SARAH president Peter Frazer in Canberra on April 24 to discuss National Road Safety Week. Picture supplied
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Koala takes on ironmen in triathlon
Georgina Sebar • 13m ago
A koala makes last-minute entry into this year's Ironman Australia Triathlon. Picture: Jason Hannah/Facebook
Woman stabbed at Sydney gym in head and chest
Carla Mascarenhas • 19m ago
Police Tape: Image: AAP

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Blue Mountains Gazette
Rare chance to see inside The Grange: Echoes of a bygone era in Mt Victoria
B C Lewis
Step back in time and learn about the significant history, architecture, and natural wonder of this beautiful place in Mt Victoria. Liz Charlton at The Grange. Picture supplied.
Unity Cup postponed for one week due to wet weather
At the official launch of the Sparrows Unity Cup, from left, Darren Rodrigo, Ciara Griffin, Charlotte Williams, Deputy Mayor Romola Hollywood, Sara Johnston, Isabel Arnaiz and Cr Suzie van Opdorp. Picture supplied
Gardens of Stone gets crushed sandstone from Mount Victoria highway works
Gardens of Stone gets crushed sandstone from Mount Victoria highway works
Our People
'My hero, my champion': Rotarian and family man Bob Aitken remembered
Damien Madigan
Lapstone resident and Rotarian Bob Aitken. Picture supplied
'Funny things just come out of his body': Blue Mountains actress shares big screen with Ryan Gosling
Tom Walker
Beth Champion (left) with Ryan Gosling in The Fall Guy. Picture supplied

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National
Church rioter unleashes on media, police outside court
Issa Haddad gestured both his middle fingers at waiting camera crews outside court. (AAP PHOTOS)
Belad Al-Karkhey • 21m ago
Powercor fined $2.1m for bushfire, safety breaches
Adrian Black • 37m ago
Fire scorched about 185 hectares of land after Powercor failed to maintain vegetation under lines. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Games of Thrones, Torchwood actor dies aged 74
Anna Houlahan • 46m ago
Ian Gelder as Kevan Lannister in Game of Thrones. Picture: HBO
Elderly woman's cry for help after sexual assault
Holly Hales • 1hr ago
A man is wanted over the sexual assault of an elderly woman he exposed himself to in a lift. (Supplied by Victoria Police/AAP PHOTOS)
Regional cabinet could stop the bush singing for supper
Stephanie Gardiner • 1hr ago
Regional areas are crying out for more investment in health, housing and childcare in the budget. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Unity Cup postponed for one week due to wet weather
At the official launch of the Sparrows Unity Cup, from left, Darren Rodrigo, Ciara Griffin, Charlotte Williams, Deputy Mayor Romola Hollywood, Sara Johnston, Isabel Arnaiz and Cr Suzie van Opdorp. Picture supplied
'It's really special': Sam Appleton on winning Ironman Australia in Port Macquarie
Mardi Borg
Sam Appleton celebrates his Ironman Australia victory with his mum, who resides in Port Macquarie. Picture by Ruby Pascoe
Appleby denied as weather washes out final round
Stuart Appleby, of Australia, was a shot behind the leader when poor conditions prevented play. (AP PHOTO)
Pogacar quickly gets to grips with his Italian job
Tadej Pogacar celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the second stage of the Giro. (EPA PHOTO)
Sam Appleton breaks course record to claim victory at Ironman Australia
Ruby Pascoe, Mardi Borg and Emily Walker
Second-placed Mike Phillips, first-placed Sam Appleton and third-placed Benjamin Hill.
PropertyView
Rates on hold: here's what you need to know about it if you have a mortgage
Property
The RBA governor Michele Bullock announced that the cash rate has been held in May.. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Jen Melocco
Property
Has a developer come knocking? How to get the best deal for your home in rezoning
Martin Kelly
The key to homeowners maximising the financial opportunity presented by rezoning is partnering with neighbours. Pic: Shutterstock
Property
Why the skyrocketing cost to build a new home is not coming down soon
Jemimah Clegg
In the past two years, established house prices increased by 8 per cent while construction costs jumped 18.3 per cent. Pic: Shutterstock
You'll want this historic penthouse, just for the amazing bedroom
Property
The main bedroom suite is set within one of the building's iconic domes, with 7.5-metre-high ceilings. Pic: Supplied
Melissa Kehagias
Property
$200 million plus guide as Aussie John Symonds lists country's most expensive house
Jen Melocco
The home took eight years to complete and sits on the equivalent of four blocks of harbourside land. Pic: Supplied
Property
Commuter towns push regional property price growth to outstrip capital cities
Jemimah Clegg
Regional markets are once again starting to out-perform the capital cities. Pic: Shutterstock
What's On
Natural Selection on show at Lawson
Neil Fallows in his Lawson studio. Picture supplied
1hr ago
Bette Midler admits failed sitcom was a 'big mistake'
Actor Bette Midler has admitted her failed TV sitcom in 2000 "was a big, big mistake". (AP PHOTO)
Favourites Croatia, Ukraine make Eurovision grand final
Tom Little and Isabelle Yr Carlsson
Eurovision favourite Ukraine is among the contestants to reach the song contest's grand final. (AP PHOTO)
Rebel Wilson admits using Ozempic to help lose weight
Rebel Wilson says she is no longer taking Ozempic injections but it did help stop her cravings. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)
Flavour-packed weeknight dinners a cinch with mince
Karen Hardy
Try Sarah Pound's express family lamb moussaka for dinner tonight. Picture by Mark Roper
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Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
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How should I budget for my retirement?
Having the comfortable retirement you dream about takes some careful plannng to achieve. Picture Shutterstock
Livestock is the second highest killer on farms - keep yourself and others safe in the yards
Almurta cattle farmer Peter Miller. Picture supplied
Community
What is happening to address the shortage of paediatric services?
Health
Tamworth hospital's paediatric ward is getting additional resources to tackle the region's six-year long wait times for care. Will they be enough? Picture by Peter Hardin
Jonathan Hawes
Myths about electric cars
The electric vehicle show and tell event at RoseyRavelston Books in Lawson. Picture supplied
New market comes to Leura in grounds of Fairmont Resort
Blue Mountains mayor Mark Greenhill, All Events Markets And Festivals managing director Nicole Riley with her "Binfluencer" award and Federal Macquarie MP Susan Templeman. Picture supplied
Our People
'My hero, my champion': Rotarian and family man Bob Aitken remembered
Damien Madigan
Lapstone resident and Rotarian Bob Aitken. Picture supplied
'Let's celebrate our local legends': Nominate someone for Blue Mountains Local Citizen of Year Awards
2023 Local Citizens of the Year Award recipients, from left, Tracy Burgess, Kylie Camilleri and Kevin Searle of WIRES, Morna Colbran, Raymond Wiles OAM, and Jason Camilleri of WIRES.
Photos and Video
Koala takes on ironmen in triathlon
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A koala makes last-minute entry into this year's Ironman Australia Triathlon. Picture: Jason Hannah/Facebook
Georgina Sebar • 13m ago
Games of Thrones, Torchwood actor dies aged 74
Anna Houlahan • 46m ago
Ian Gelder as Kevan Lannister in Game of Thrones. Picture: HBO
Brewery and distillery closed after failing to find buyer
Anna Houlahan • 1hr ago
Deeds Brewing signage in Glen Iris, Melbourne. Picture Instagram
'The AI got you too': The growing world of fake social media posts
Carla Mascarenhas • 1hr ago
An AI-generated image of Katy Perry at the Met Gala has been going viral on social media. Picture: X
New footage reveals Lyon's emotional breakdown in iconic Ashes win
Melanie Dinjaski • 2hrs ago
Nathan Lyon breaks down during the Ashes. Picture Prime Video
Comment
'Wifey' reeks of 1950s upper-class twittery
Opinion
Wifey" seems to have bubbled out of a 1950s misogyny swamp. Picture Shutterstock
John Hanscombe
Opinion
The freedom we take for granted is precious
John Hanscombe
I thought deeply about World Press Freedom Day on Saturday night. Picture Shutterstock
Real Australia
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James Joyce
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Travel Insider
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A stunning hotel with water views has opened in the heart of Auckland
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Hungry Traveller
This is the place with the best Korean fried chicken in Seoul
Kristie Kellahan
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I took a self-driving taxi in Los Angeles - here's how it went
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Self-driving Waymo cabs are freely roaming the streets of Los Angeles and San Francisco in California, and Phoenix in Arizona.
Forget Lisbon - this is the Portuguese destination you should be visiting
Kate Armstrong
Forget Lisbon - this is the Portuguese destination you should be visiting
Two Ways to Go
What delivers a better Bali experience - staying in a villa or in a hotel?
Mal Chenu and Amy Cooper
What delivers a better Bali experience - staying in a villa or in a hotel?
Car Expert
Porsche Taycan recalled due to fire risk
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Jordan Mulach
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2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class price and specs
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Is it legal for learner drivers to use cruise control?
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How AI is being used to commit car insurance fraud
Max Davies
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The Senior
Meet the US quiz master sending shockwaves through The Chase Australia
Brandon Blackwell, aka The Lightning Bolt. Picture supplied
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Therese Murray
Enduring Powers of Attorney review aims to reduce financial elder abuse
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
New swing suits veterans golfer Rita to a tee
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
The Land
Beef and dairy come together in Wagyu ice cream on offer at Beef Australia
The smile says it all - QCL journalist Steph Allen declares the Wagyu ice cream a winner. Picture: Judith Maizey
Judith Maizey • 58m ago
Grain prices hit turbulence | Global Perspective
Stefan Vogel, Rabobank
Corn prices have also contributed to wheat price volatility.
Hill End shearer sets women's world record
Georgia Cameron
Jeanine Kimm attempting the first ever women's world record for an eight-hour Merino ewe shear. Picture by Chloe Whitfield CCG Photography.
Life & Style
Flavour-packed weeknight dinners a cinch with mince
Try Sarah Pound's express family lamb moussaka for dinner tonight. Picture by Mark Roper
Karen Hardy
Advice
The best way to move and manage the world's money
Noel Whittaker
The best way to move and manage the world's money
A time-honoured decorating trend that doesn't have rules
According to Heather Nette King, rugs can be a real game changer with eclectic style, adding another layer of your personality to a room. Picture supplied.