Blue Mountains Gazette
Tuesday, 21 May 2024
Blue Mountains Gazette's complete view of property
'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
Buses replace trains Mt Vic to Lithgow
Buses, not trains, from Mt Vic to Lithgow this week. File picture
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
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
The Dance Dymension team with their silver medals. Picture supplied
Jennie Curtin and Tom Walker
Councillor Daniel Myles uploads daily videos in fight to solve traffic jams
Tom Walker
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
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
'This is good news': Mitchells Pass reopens
The landslip at Mitchells Pass, Glenbrook. Picture supplied
Kids Health Crisis
Park, Minns to talk cash as regional kids health proposal gains traction
Andrew Mangelsdorf • 6m ago
Regional NSW MPs Joe McGirr, Phil Donato, Helen Dalton and Roy Butler. File pictures, supplied
A country-made parmigiana emerges above the rest in pub awards night
Anna Houlahan • 9m ago
Korumburra's Middle Hotel with a stock image of a parmigiana. Picture Facebook/File

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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
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

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National
Citizen's arrest after man stabs woman with knife
A woman in her 20s has been stabbed in a random attack on a street. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Melissa Meehan • 15m ago
NDIS 'unsustainable': Albanese defends plan to rein in the $44bn scheme
Dana Daniel • 16m ago
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the NDIS needs to be made sustainable. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Australia cleared to fly citizens out of New Caledonia
Dominic Giannini • 27m ago
Canberra will send two flights to evacuate Australians from New Caledonia following riots there. (AP PHOTO)
PM insists no NDIS funding cut, as leaders take aim
Andrew Brown • 30m ago
Laws before parliament aim to contain NDIS budget blowouts by limiting spending growth. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Showdown with police union over nine-day fortnight
William Ton • 44m ago
Frontline Victorian police officers want to work a nine-day fortnight. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
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
A country-made parmigiana emerges above the rest in pub awards night
Korumburra's Middle Hotel with a stock image of a parmigiana. Picture Facebook/File
Anna Houlahan • 9m ago
Baby Reindeer heads UK television award nominations
1hr ago
Richard Gadd, the star and creator of Baby Reindeer, with cast members Jessica Gunning and Nava Mau. (AP PHOTO)
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)
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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
Park, Minns to talk cash as regional kids health proposal gains traction
Kids Health Crisis
Regional NSW MPs Joe McGirr, Phil Donato, Helen Dalton and Roy Butler. File pictures, supplied
Andrew Mangelsdorf • 6m ago
A country-made parmigiana emerges above the rest in pub awards night
Anna Houlahan • 9m ago
Korumburra's Middle Hotel with a stock image of a parmigiana. Picture Facebook/File
NDIS 'unsustainable': Albanese defends plan to rein in the $44bn scheme
Dana Daniel • 16m ago
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the NDIS needs to be made sustainable. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Australian country music star Frank Ifield dies aged 86
Anna Houlahan • 1hr ago
Frank Ifield at the Seniors Festival Expo in 2018. Picture supplied
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 • 2hrs ago
Wagga Wagga deputy mayor Amelia Parkins. Picture by Taylor Dodge
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
Explore
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Ultimate guide: The best places to stay in Queenstown
Ultimate guide: The best places to stay in Queenstown
Akash Arora • 47m ago
Hungry Traveller
Is this the world's best tofu? You be the judge
Alexis Buxton-Collins
Is this the world's best tofu? You be the judge
Adrenaline thrills come with epic views in the UK's daredevil capital
Julia D'Orazio
Adrenaline thrills come with epic views in the UK's daredevil capital
Which legendary Italian coast is for you - Amalfi or Cinque Terre?
Two Ways to Go
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Mal Chenu and Amy Cooper
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
Way-out watering holes: Our pick of Australia's best outback pubs
Secret Hawaii: An epic way to experience Honolulu's famed Waikiki Beach
Caden Helmers
Secret Hawaii: An epic way to experience Honolulu's famed Waikiki Beach
Hidden in plain sight: The Malaysian city you should visit next
Michael Turtle
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Car Expert
Podcast: 489kW Vantage driven, EV prices slashed
Car Expert
Podcast: 489kW Vantage driven, EV prices slashed
James Wong • 57m ago
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Tesla Model Y, Model 3 receive major price cuts in Australia
Jordan Mulach • 1hr ago
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Kia Seltos recalled
Jordan Mulach • 2hrs ago
Kia Seltos recalled
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Volkswagen's largest van getting big tech upgrade in Australia
James Wong • 2hrs ago
Volkswagen's largest van getting big tech upgrade in Australia
The Senior
Meet the US quiz master sending shockwaves through The Chase Australia
Brandon Blackwell, aka The Lightning Bolt. Picture supplied
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
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
Versatile South West Slopes country ideal for crops, hay, livestock
Rivendell is a highly productive mixed farming enterprise situated on the edge of NSW's renowned South West Slopes. Picture supplied
Mark Phelps • 1hr ago
Top quality eastern Riverina mixed farming operation hits the market
Mark Phelps • 1hr ago
Gundary Aggregation is a large-scale operation located in the highly regarded eastern Riverina region. Picture supplied
FWFWW Episode 17: Farmers Todd and Dustin are in love...not with each other
Julia Wythes • 2hrs ago
Farmer Dustin giving Sophie the good news. Picture by Channel 7
Life & Style
A country-made parmigiana emerges above the rest in pub awards night
Korumburra's Middle Hotel with a stock image of a parmigiana. Picture Facebook/File
Anna Houlahan • 9m ago
Renowned Australian chef announces she is closing restaurants
Carla Mascarenhas
Kylie Kywong outside her famed restaurant Lucky Kwong. Picture: Instagram / Kyliw Kwong
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