Blue Mountains Gazette
Wednesday, 1 May 2024
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Dream team returns to bring Sound of Music to Blue Mountains Theatre
Erin O'Reilly, Alex Cascalini, Milan Aubrecht, Lani Micsko, Sophia Orel, Nuwindi Dayarathna, Melanie McLeod, Harrison Lewis and Niamh Mapledoram will star in The Sound of Music. Picture by Aubtin Namdar
Claryse Prested
'Show and tell' event dispels myths about electric vehicles
The electric vehicle show and tell event at RoseyRavelston Books in Lawson. Picture supplied
Photos
'The festival is alive': Portland packed with Ironfest promise
Reidun Berntsen
Evonne Clough, Joanne Rapphorst and Kennette Waser. Picture by Reidun Berntsen.
Advocate for fellow survivors of abuse
Jennie Curtin
Blackheath abuse survivor, Margaret Spivey, wants to help others considering legal action. Picture Jennie Curtin
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
Katoomba playwright tipped for success
John Shand
Danielle Davy (Esmeralda), Ron Litman (Valentino), Robert Sheire (Joe), and Stacy Whittle (Mary) in The Last Drop. Picture by Jae Yi Photography
'I shed tears': Performing glory days appear gone for The Clarendon
The Clarendon before renovations.
Jennie Curtin
Net zero plan: Have your say
Attendees of the community net zero workshop. Picture supplied
Summit Gear cracks US market
Promotional shot of the new Whippa label equipment. Pictures supplied
Jennie Curtin
Darling Causeway traffic changes
Darling Causeway traffic changes
Screen actor Christian Ravello swaps to behind-the-scenes for upcoming Paris Olympics
Tom Walker
Christian Ravello, at the Tokyo Olympics, seeing what it's like to be 'on the ropes' in the boxing ring. Picture supplied
'Gratitude seat' in Mt Tomah
Mt Tomah and Berambing community members gather at the 'gratitude seat'. Picture supplied
Australia will send $100m in weapons and combat tools to support Ukraine
Defence Minister Richard Marles toured Ukrainian defence sites on Saturday. Picture supplied
New assistance comes amid 'unrelenting' Russian attacks.
Bageshri Savyasachi
Landslip repair work underway at Mitchells Pass, Glenbrook
The landslip at Mitchells Pass, Glenbrook. Picture supplied
Australia will send $100m in weapons and combat tools to support Ukraine
New assistance comes amid 'unrelenting' Russian attacks.
Bageshri Savyasachi
Defence Minister Richard Marles toured Ukrainian defence sites on Saturday. Picture supplied
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'Un-real': Teen's million dollar catch
Annie Hesse • 6m ago
'Un-real': Teen's million dollar catch

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Blue Mountains Gazette
Dream team returns to bring Sound of Music to Blue Mountains Theatre
Claryse Prested
Erin O'Reilly, Alex Cascalini, Milan Aubrecht, Lani Micsko, Sophia Orel, Nuwindi Dayarathna, Melanie McLeod, Harrison Lewis and Niamh Mapledoram will star in The Sound of Music. Picture by Aubtin Namdar
'Show and tell' event dispels myths about electric vehicles
The electric vehicle show and tell event at RoseyRavelston Books in Lawson. Picture supplied
Photos
'The festival is alive': Portland packed with Ironfest promise
Reidun Berntsen
Evonne Clough, Joanne Rapphorst and Kennette Waser. Picture by Reidun Berntsen.
Advocate for fellow survivors of abuse
Jennie Curtin
Blackheath abuse survivor, Margaret Spivey, wants to help others considering legal action. Picture Jennie Curtin
Katoomba playwright tipped for success
John Shand
Danielle Davy (Esmeralda), Ron Litman (Valentino), Robert Sheire (Joe), and Stacy Whittle (Mary) in The Last Drop. Picture by Jae Yi Photography

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National
Chalmers touts Aust-India ties despite spy revelations
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia still has close ties with India. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Andrew Brown • 10m ago
Bonza grounded after administrators appointed
Rachael Ward and Cassandra Morgan
The future of regional airline Bonza is in doubt after it cancelled flights around the country. (HANDOUT/BONZA)
Minister reaches out to alleged house invasion victims
Dominic Giannini
Immigration Minister Andrew Giles has accused the opposition leader of disrespecting the rule of law (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Vulnerable Aussies facing frightening choices: Salvos
Jack Gramenz
Forty-five per cent of people surveyed have to choose between paying for housing or food. (Sam Mooy/AAP PHOTOS)
Bed shuts, surgeries cancelled in nurses' pay fight
Holly Hales
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation's members rejected the Victorian government's pay offer. (Daniel Pockett/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
City see off Jets to reach A-League Women decider
Rhianna Pollicina scores for Melbourne City in the A-League Women semi-final against Newcastle. (Will Murray/AAP PHOTOS)
Anna Harrington
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)
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
Luke Littler silenced the boo-brigade on his way to winning the Premier League event in Liverpool. (AP PHOTO)
PropertyView
Commuter towns push regional property price growth to outstrip capital cities
Property
Regional markets are once again starting to out-perform the capital cities. Pic: Shutterstock
Jemimah Clegg
How a bushland retreat was created in the city
Melissa Kehagias
The peaceful retreat with river frontage is much sought after. Pic: Supplied
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
The Block house sells for a $1 million loss to buyers who never stepped inside
Property
The sale attracted a huge crowd and more than 200 registered bidders. Pic: Supplied
Jemimah Clegg
Property
See inside: The Block winners Steph and Gian own flipper brings in $800k profit
Melissa Kehagias
The couple bought the house in 2020 for $1.02 million and after extensive renovations it sold for $1.825 million. Pic: Supplied
Property
Australia's best investment suburbs for under $600k
Jemimah Clegg
More than half of the 110 suburbs and towns highlighted as strong investment prospects had median house or unit prices of less than $600,000. Pic: Supplied
What's On
Eight great things in my kitchen your mum might love for Mother's Day
Riess one-litre casserole pot. Picture supplied
Karen Hardy • 2hrs ago
Love your mum? Then bake her one of these sweet treats
Karen Hardy • 2hrs ago
Strawberry heart tart. Picture supplied
McCartney sings for Beatles' Let It Be documentary
Paul McCartney is executive producer of a restored version of The Beatles film Let it Be. (AP PHOTO)
ABBA star swaps pop for jingles on classical radio
ABBA's Benny Andersson has composed 37 short melodies for Swedish classical radio station P2. (AP PHOTO)
Dream team returns to bring Sound of Music to Blue Mountains Theatre
Claryse Prested
Erin O'Reilly, Alex Cascalini, Milan Aubrecht, Lani Micsko, Sophia Orel, Nuwindi Dayarathna, Melanie McLeod, Harrison Lewis and Niamh Mapledoram will star in The Sound of Music. Picture by Aubtin Namdar
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Almurta cattle farmer Peter Miller. Picture supplied
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The polar lights in Norway. Picture Shutterstock
Community
Award-winning poet at Blue Mountains Writers' meeting
Award winning poet Jan O'Loughlin. Picture supplied
'Show and tell' event dispels myths about electric vehicles
The electric vehicle show and tell event at RoseyRavelston Books in Lawson. Picture supplied
'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
Photos and Video
'Un-real': Teen's million dollar catch
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'Un-real': Teen's million dollar catch
Annie Hesse • 6m ago
Opinion
Australians lose $5200 a minute to scammers
Peter Martin • 2hrs ago
Last year, Australians lost an astonishing $2.74 billion to scammers. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
We can use the wisdom of old to meet new challenges
Romilly Madew • 2hrs ago
A generation ago, clothes were mended and passed down from child to child. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
How to navigate aged care and make the right decisions
Rachel Lane • 2hrs ago
The means testing arrangements are different for residential aged care and home care packages. Picture Shutterstock
Friends rally around country music star after cancer diagnosis
Anna Houlahan
Sam McClymont with her children in her cancer diagnosis announcement on Instagram. Picture Instagram
Comment
Australians lose $5200 a minute to scammers
Opinion
Last year, Australians lost an astonishing $2.74 billion to scammers. Picture Shutterstock
Peter Martin • 2hrs ago
Opinion
We can use the wisdom of old to meet new challenges
Romilly Madew • 2hrs ago
A generation ago, clothes were mended and passed down from child to child. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
How to navigate aged care and make the right decisions
Rachel Lane • 2hrs ago
The means testing arrangements are different for residential aged care and home care packages. Picture Shutterstock
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Australian band Sheppard closed the floating music festival. Picture supplied
Starry nights: Our pick of the eight best hotels of Melbourne
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Visit this laidback nook of France as part of a luxury cruise
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An aerial view of Direction Island.
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Car Expert
Driver with rare auto-brewery disease acquitted of drink-driving
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Tesla Cybertruck arrives in Australia
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2025 Genesis Electrified G80: Refreshed EV sedan revealed with hot Magma model
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Brandon Blackwell, aka The Lightning Bolt. Picture supplied
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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
Research stations spared from housing land release
The Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute at Menangle.Picture by DPI
Samantha Townsend • 1hr ago
NSW finally delivers on $1 tags for eID roll-out
Samantha Townsend
Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty during a visit to Griffith saleyards to announce funding for eID. Picture supplied.
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FWFWW Ep9: Paint, pineapples, ponies and parental guidance recommended
The lads get to choose a date "designed" by their ladies, plus a new farmer comes to town... sort of.
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Farmer Joe locks his girls in the chook pen until they can figure out who has the best chance. Actually, they are just collecting eggs and having a peck at each other. Picture supplied
Life & Style
Eight great things in my kitchen your mum might love for Mother's Day
Riess one-litre casserole pot. Picture supplied
Karen Hardy • 2hrs ago
Love your mum? Then bake her one of these sweet treats
Karen Hardy • 2hrs ago
Strawberry heart tart. Picture supplied
Advice
Questions to ask yourself when you are considering retirement
Noel Whittaker
Questions to ask yourself when you are considering retirement