Blue Mountains Gazette
Sunday, 12 May 2024
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IVF mum celebrates her first Mother's Day: a special day she thought 'might never happen'
Mum at last: Joanna Cooper of Faulconbridge with her son Avery, 12 weeks, will celebrate her first Mother's Day after successfully conceiving through IVF. Picture supplied
B C Lewis • 2hrs ago
On the map: Historic landmark in Lawson up for national gong
Lawson's restored Map of Australia and water feature has now been shortlisted for National Trust Heritage Award. Picture supplied
B C Lewis
Antiques Roadshow star to give talk
Andy McConnell will give a talk at Wentworth Falls. Picture supplied
'Game-changer': Regional job platform delivers the goods
Jacinta Dickins
Obieco's HR manager Fiona Sweeney with new recruits Te Awhitu Nankivell, accessory fitter, and Lloyd Broadfoot, trades person assistant. Picture by Gareth Gardner.
Property
'INXS House' sets new price record for popular NSW South Coast spot
Brendan Crabb
21 Cyrus Street, Hyams Beach sold for $5 million. 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
'He's a funny, physical comic': Blue Mountains actress shares big screen with Ryan Gosling
Beth Champion (left) with Ryan Gosling in The Fall Guy. Picture supplied
Tom Walker
Summit Gear launches Whippa at Cultural Centre
B C Lewis
David King did the evening's Welcome to Country and is pictured alongside Mayor Mark Greenhill. Both spoke of the talent of the Summit Gear business. All pictures B C Lewis.
Walking track closures ahead of predicted heavy rain
Grand Canyon - one of the many Upper Mountains tracks which will be closed over the weekend. File picture
Photos
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
Old Salvos hall to be converted to boutique hotel
Jennie Curtin
The old Salvos hall on Lurline Street, Katoomba. Picture Jennie Curtin
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
Blue Mountains firefighter honoured for rescuing teen from burning house
Adoni Maalouf (centre) receives his commendation, pictured with Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib (left) and FRNSW Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell (right). Picture FRNSW
Staff Reporters
New store for old things: Springwood's Parisa Hafer opens The Pony and The Gypsy
Tom Walker
Parisa Hafer of Springwood's new vintage store, Pony and the Gypsy. Picture by Tom Walker
Tags could shed light on rare parrot's 'missing link'
Ethan James • 25m ago
Orange-bellied parrots are critically endangered and propped up by a captive breeding program. (Supplied/AAP PHOTOS)
Long-awaited support for Australians with endometriosis
Holly Hales • 55m ago
Regional nurse Lucy Downey has completed training in endometriosis care. (HANDOUT/LUCY DOWNEY)

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Blue Mountains Gazette
IVF mum celebrates her first Mother's Day: a special day she thought 'might never happen'
B C Lewis • 2hrs ago
Mum at last: Joanna Cooper of Faulconbridge with her son Avery, 12 weeks, will celebrate her first Mother's Day after successfully conceiving through IVF. Picture supplied
On the map: Historic landmark in Lawson up for national gong
B C Lewis
Lawson's restored Map of Australia and water feature has now been shortlisted for National Trust Heritage Award. Picture supplied
Antiques Roadshow star to give talk
Andy McConnell will give a talk at Wentworth Falls. Picture supplied
'Game-changer': Regional job platform delivers the goods
Jacinta Dickins
Obieco's HR manager Fiona Sweeney with new recruits Te Awhitu Nankivell, accessory fitter, and Lloyd Broadfoot, trades person assistant. Picture by Gareth Gardner.
Our People
'My hero, my champion': Rotarian and family man Bob Aitken remembered
Damien Madigan
Lapstone resident and Rotarian Bob Aitken. Picture supplied

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Sunday Space: solar flare a link to the past at Mt Stromlo
Brad Tucker • 2hrs ago
The Mt Stromlo Observatory, now in its 100th year, still provides crucial information. Picture Shutterstock
Why everyone and their dog is falling in love with film photos again
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Bageshri Savyasachi • 2hrs ago
Jacob Sherd, 12, pictured with his border collies Douglas and Kevin, is one of a growing number of young people with a passion for film photography. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
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Rachael Ward
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Sport
Nadal ponders French Open participation after Rome loss
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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
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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
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Signs of life, but apartment owners pay the price in two-speed property economy
Median capital city house prices are now 45 per cent greater than apartments. Pic: Shutterstock
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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)
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
Why the skyrocketing cost to build a new home is not coming down soon
Property
In the past two years, established house prices increased by 8 per cent while construction costs jumped 18.3 per cent. Pic: Shutterstock
Jemimah Clegg
Property
You'll want this historic penthouse, just for the amazing bedroom
Melissa Kehagias
The main bedroom suite is set within one of the building's iconic domes, with 7.5-metre-high ceilings. Pic: Supplied
Property
$200 million plus guide as Aussie John Symonds lists country's most expensive house
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The home took eight years to complete and sits on the equivalent of four blocks of harbourside land. Pic: Supplied
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Jocelyn Noveck
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Maria Sherman
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What was artist Jackson Pollock's birth name? Take our quiz
Anna Houlahan
With what first name was artist Jackson Pollock born? Was it Ezra, Paul, Noah or Felix? File picture
Jason Donovan returns to Rocky Horror role for UK tour
Jason Donovan as the character of Frank N Furter in The Rocky Horror Show. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Antiques Roadshow star to give talk
Andy McConnell will give a talk at Wentworth Falls. Picture supplied
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Photo by Shutterstock.
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Almurta cattle farmer Peter Miller. Picture supplied
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One year on Zig Zag Railway welcomes 50,000th passenger
Photos
Onlookers marvelled at the wonder of the steam engine. Picture by Salty Dingo
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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
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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
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
Photos and Video
Sunday Space: solar flare a link to the past at Mt Stromlo
The Mt Stromlo Observatory, now in its 100th year, still provides crucial information. Picture Shutterstock
Brad Tucker • 2hrs ago
Why everyone and their dog is falling in love with film photos again
'It's not just Canberra, it's happening everywhere'.
Bageshri Savyasachi • 2hrs ago
Jacob Sherd, 12, pictured with his border collies Douglas and Kevin, is one of a growing number of young people with a passion for film photography. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
IVF mum celebrates her first Mother's Day: a special day she thought 'might never happen'
B C Lewis • 2hrs ago
Mum at last: Joanna Cooper of Faulconbridge with her son Avery, 12 weeks, will celebrate her first Mother's Day after successfully conceiving through IVF. Picture supplied
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Freya Allan plays Nova in the latest instalment. Picture supplied
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Opinion
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers in leadup to Budget. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
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The Land
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