Blue Mountains Gazette
Tuesday, 21 May 2024
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'It was like a dream': Dim Sim Lim delivers 'wok show' on MasterChef
Vincent Yeow Lim, right, on Master Chef Australia with judges Poh Ling Yeow and Jean-Christophe Novelli. Picture supplied
B C Lewis
Thompson's shoe store heritage facade returned to former glory
The restored facade in Katoomba in May, 2024. Picture supplied
Jennie Curtin
Rainbow flag fills Cultural Centre forecourt for IDAHOBIT
IDAHOBIT Progress Pride flag display at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre forecourt in Katoomba on May 17. Picture by Liam Foster
In Depth
Regional women are prime targets for DV offenders. So why is nobody talking about this?
Carla Mascarenhas
Kathryn Walford is a domestic violence survivor turned frontline worker. Picture: Laurie Bullock
Property
Holding out for a rate drop before buying? You may be left waiting
Jemimah Clegg
Home owners and first-home buyers who were holding out hope for an interest rate cut this year will need to wait a further 12 months, experts say. Pic: Shutterstock
Buses replace trains Mt Vic to Lithgow
Buses, not trains, from Mt Vic to Lithgow this week. File picture
Michael Dimuantes and Beth McKenzie claim their first UTA100 titles
Michael Dimuantes winning the UTA100 title. Picture by Tim Bardsley-Smith
Blaxland cheerleader and Katoomba dance group both triumph in world events
Jennie Curtin and Tom Walker
The Dance Dymension team with their silver medals. Picture supplied
Councillor Daniel Myles uploads daily videos in fight to solve traffic jams
Left, traffic along the Great Western Highway near the turnoff to Springwood village. Right, Ward 3 Councillor Daniel Myles in one of his recent Facebook videos. Pictures supplied
Tom Walker
Blue Mountains runners take victory in UTA22 at Ultra-Trail Australia
Pat Hennessy on his way to victory in the men's UTA22 race. Picture Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB
Last chance to grab a piece of Leuralla
Leuralla at Leura. File picture
From fire-breathing to Furiosa: Katoomba performer stars in Mad Max movie
Tom Walker
Katoomba resident Nellie Collins, starring as 'The Winchman' in Furiosa, at a red carpet screening for cast and crew. Picture by Sonna Studios
Delays on Hawkesbury Road expected to allow for 'complex' repair work from flooding damage
Delays on Hawkesbury Road expected to allow for 'complex' repair work from flooding damage
'It's awesome, it's unreal': First champions crowned in Ultra-Trail Australia
David Byrne on course at the UTA11 in the Blue Mountains on May 16. Picture by Tim Bardsley-Smith
Australia urged to strike Assange deal after court win
Dominic Giannini • 40m ago
Julian Assange remains in jail in the UK and is wanted in the US on 18 charges. (AP PHOTO)
Kids Health Crisis
Lack of sufficient health services for our kids 'scary', says city leader
We asked our leaders what they think of Royal Far West's idea.
Andrew Mangelsdorf and Orlander Ruming • 41m ago
Wagga Wagga deputy mayor Amelia Parkins. Picture by Taylor Dodge

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Blue Mountains Gazette
'It was like a dream': Dim Sim Lim delivers 'wok show' on MasterChef
B C Lewis
Vincent Yeow Lim, right, on Master Chef Australia with judges Poh Ling Yeow and Jean-Christophe Novelli. Picture supplied
Thompson's shoe store heritage facade returned to former glory
Jennie Curtin
The restored facade in Katoomba in May, 2024. Picture supplied
Rainbow flag fills Cultural Centre forecourt for IDAHOBIT
IDAHOBIT Progress Pride flag display at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre forecourt in Katoomba on May 17. Picture by Liam Foster
In Depth
Regional women are prime targets for DV offenders. So why is nobody talking about this?
Carla Mascarenhas
Kathryn Walford is a domestic violence survivor turned frontline worker. Picture: Laurie Bullock
Buses replace trains Mt Vic to Lithgow
Buses, not trains, from Mt Vic to Lithgow this week. File picture

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National
Project delays, mothballing worsen energy reliability
The reliability of Australia's energy market is facing possible risks in the next decade. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Kat Wong and Samantha Lock • 46m ago
Forecast $3 billion budget blowout in Qld budget
Savannah Meacham • 47m ago
Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick has announced the budget will forecast a deficit of around $3b. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
More regional Aussies go to hospitals for low urgency care, AIHW finds
Georgina Sebar Jessica Belzycki • 2hrs ago
Canberra Hospital emergency sign. File picture by Jamila Toderas
Smaller festivals to flourish after MONA cancellations
Liz Hobday • 2hrs ago
Hobart's Beaker St Festival is looking to attract 10,000 people this year. (HANDOUT/SUPPLIED)
'Oppressed, overlooked, invisible': How micro-feminism pushes back
Jessica Belzycki • 2hrs ago
Microfeminism promotes gender equality through small acts of resistance. Picture Shutterstock
Sport
Michael Dimuantes and Beth McKenzie claim their first UTA100 titles
Michael Dimuantes winning the UTA100 title. Picture by Tim Bardsley-Smith
Bella Una lines up for a Dubbo Double on May 18
Bella Una seen winning the Ladbrokes Country Classic, is a big chance of the Dubbo Double on Saturday. Picture supplied
Blue Mountains runners take victory in UTA22 at Ultra-Trail Australia
Pat Hennessy on his way to victory in the men's UTA22 race. Picture Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB
Koepka starts PGA title defence with a big finish
Phil Casey
Three-time champion Brooks Koepka made a solid start to his PGA Championship title defence (AP PHOTO)
Alaphilippe recatures old glories with epic Giro win
France's Julian Alaphilippe back on podium after his glorious solo Giro d'Italia stage win. (AP PHOTO)
PropertyView
Fashion designer Camilla picks up $7.65 million for flamboyant designer home
Property
Bold wallpapers and furnishings featured in period rooms with original marble fireplaces. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
Property
Holding out for a rate drop before buying? You may be left waiting
Jemimah Clegg
Home owners and first-home buyers who were holding out hope for an interest rate cut this year will need to wait a further 12 months, experts say. Pic: Shutterstock
Property
Renovator's dream: historic tourist town pub up for sale again at $1.2 million
Madilyn McKinley
32 Ford Street in Beechworth is for $1.2 million. Picture supplied
Olympic swimmer Ariarne Titmus family home up for sale, complete with pool
Property
Ariarne, her younger sister Mia and parents Steve and Robyn at the family home they are now selling. Pic: Peter Brew-Bevan/Australian Women's Weekly
Melissa Kehagias
Property
Art deco Wodonga home up for sale for more than $1.6 million
Madilyn McKinley
22 Batt Avenue, Wodonga has a price guide of $1.65 million to $1.75 million. Picture supplied
Property
Housing is at the centre of the budget, but what does it really deliver?
Jen Melocco
Addressing the shortage of residential construction workers is crucial. Pic: Shutterstock
What's On
Young Trump biopic The Apprentice premieres at Cannes
A Donald Trump impersonator took to the red carpet at The Apprentice's premiere in Cannes. (EPA PHOTO)
Costner frets about financing new films after Cannes
Kevin Costner attends the premiere of Horizon: An American Saga at the Cannes Film Festival. (EPA PHOTO)
Demi Moore praised at Cannes for The Substance
Demi Moore at this year's Cannes Film Festival, southern France. (AP PHOTO)
Man charged with punching Steve Buscemi on $A75k bond
A man who punched actor Steve Buscemi on a New York street is being held on a $A75k bond. (AP PHOTO)
Director launches stuck-on-plane dark comedy at Cannes
Hanna Rantala
Palme d'Or winner Ruben Ostlund says 99 per cent of his next film will be set on a Boeing 747. (AP PHOTO)
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Ben Mitchell, Ag Product and Portfolio Manager - ANZ, says the T7.300 (pictured) was in response to customers wanting a tractor with more power without bigger frames and more weight, while maintaining manoeuvrability. Picture supplied
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Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
A veritable kaleidoscope of colours and experiences
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Colourful houses Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Picture Shutterstock
Community
Rainbow flag fills Cultural Centre forecourt for IDAHOBIT
IDAHOBIT Progress Pride flag display at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre forecourt in Katoomba on May 17. Picture by Liam Foster
Unstoppable Change: Documentary on Blue Mountains East Timor Sisters in the making
Mary Waterford gives Bendigo Bank's Peter Carroll a Tais, a traditional woven cloth in Timor-Leste, as thanks for the bank's sponsorship of a new documentary. Picture supplied
Watch
One year on Zig Zag Railway welcomes 50,000th passenger
Western Advocate
Onlookers marvelled at the wonder of the steam engine. Picture by Salty Dingo
Pirates of Penzance performances raise $8000 for Barnardos Australia
Damien Madigan
Singers and orchestra members from Blue Mountains Musical Society's concert production of the Pirates of Penzance. Picture supplied
Health
What is happening to address the shortage of paediatric services?
Jonathan Hawes
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
Photos and Video
Lack of sufficient health services for our kids 'scary', says city leader
Kids Health Crisis
Wagga Wagga deputy mayor Amelia Parkins. Picture by Taylor Dodge
We asked our leaders what they think of Royal Far West's idea.
Andrew Mangelsdorf and Orlander Ruming • 41m ago
More regional Aussies go to hospitals for low urgency care, AIHW finds
Georgina Sebar Jessica Belzycki • 2hrs ago
Canberra Hospital emergency sign. File picture by Jamila Toderas
'Oppressed, overlooked, invisible': How micro-feminism pushes back
Jessica Belzycki • 2hrs ago
Microfeminism promotes gender equality through small acts of resistance. Picture Shutterstock
How Many More?
How many more? These are the women who have died from violence this year
Maddy Fogarty and Grace Ryan
Chaithanya Madhagani, Molly Ticehurst, Ashlee Good, Emma Bates, Jade Young, Mauwa Kizenga are among the women killed by violence in 2024. Picture supplied, file.
Watch
Prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leaders
Josef Federman
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a ceremony for the 'Remembrance Day for the Fallen of Israel's Wars and Victims of Terrorism' at Yad LeBanim in Jerusalem, Israel, Sunday, May 12, 2024. ( Debbie Hill/Pool Photo via AP)
Comment
Gina wanted it hidden but it's now everywhere
Opinion
A request gone pear-shaped for Gina. Picture supplied
John Hanscombe
How Many More?
Women need real solutions to violence
Acm
Picture by Jonathan Carroll
Opinion
The depressing reality of modern 'progressive' politics
Mark Kenny
Sir Keir Starmer is on track to win the next UK election, mainly by not being a Tory. Picture Shutterstock
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Hungry Traveller
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Adrenaline thrills come with epic views in the UK's daredevil capital
Julia D'Orazio
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Two Ways to Go
Which legendary Italian coast is for you - Amalfi or Cinque Terre?
Mal Chenu and Amy Cooper
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Visit this incredible city in Portugal as part of a luxury cruise
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Way-out watering holes: Our pick of Australia's best outback pubs
John Borthwick
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Secret Hawaii: An epic way to experience Honolulu's famed Waikiki Beach
Caden Helmers
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Michael Turtle
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Travel Insider
The Big Question: Are luggage trackers a source of panic or reassurance?
Sue Wallace
The Big Question: Are luggage trackers a source of panic or reassurance?
Car Expert
Mini Electric Hatch recalled due to fire risk
Car Expert
Mini Electric Hatch recalled due to fire risk
Jordan Mulach • 20m ago
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Toyota GR boss steering clear of EVs
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Derek Fung
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Lamborghini says goodbye V10, hello twin-turbo V8 hybrid
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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
FWFWW Episode 17: Farmers Todd and Dustin are in love...not with each other
Farmer Dustin giving Sophie the good news. Picture by Channel 7
Julia Wythes • 18m ago
Pasture under shade - the science tells us daily weight gain in livestock is unaffected
Jamie Brown
Super Forest Plantations' livestock manager Trevor McKenna has been experimenting with pasture under trees for the past 12 years to good effect, with Brahman breeders best able to feed and forage.
Equipping young farmers with essential tools at the Young Farmer Conference
Paris Capell, Orange with Conor Macfarlane and Torben Heinzel. Loam Bio, Orange. Pictures by Simon Chamberlain
Life & Style
Renowned Australian chef announces she is closing restaurants
Kylie Kywong outside her famed restaurant Lucky Kwong. Picture: Instagram / Kyliw Kwong
Carla Mascarenhas
Advice
Now is the time to turn our minds to capital gains tax
Noel Whittaker
Now is the time to turn our minds to capital gains tax
High country reno adds a hint of fun to home's rustic charm
A gallery wall surrounds the wall-mounted TV, injecting a personal touch into the space. Pictures by Simon Ferrito