Blue Mountains Gazette
Monday, 13 May 2024
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ANZ lops branch, exits Mountains
Kim Grace outside the ANZ Katoomba branch, which will close in October. Picture supplied
Jennie Curtin
Accused killer blames schoolgirl's mum for her shooting
Justin Stein is on trial accused of murdering nine-year-old Charlise Mutten in January, 2022. (Regi Varghese/AAP PHOTOS)
Duncan Murray • 1hr ago
Opinion
'Wild': I was a 'wife' on Farmer Wants a Wife. Here's what really happened.
Ellen Dunger • 2hrs ago
Ellen Dunger meets Farmer Todd. Picture supplied.
Jail for 'abhorrent' teacher over child abuse material
Miklos Bolza
A teacher has been jailed for sexually abusing two students and possessing child abuse material. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Property
If you bought at the peak of the market, have you lost out?
Jemimah Clegg
Since 2020 home prices in Australia have risen in some capital cities but fallen back in others. Pic: Shutterstock
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
'I knew I'd found my calling': International Nurses Day puts spotlight on health investment
TAFE NSW Nepean nursing graduate Abigail Booth. Picture supplied
IVF mum celebrates her first Mother's Day: a special day she thought 'might never happen'
B C Lewis
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
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
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
Watch
One year on Zig Zag Railway welcomes 50,000th passenger
Onlookers marvelled at the wonder of the steam engine. Picture by Salty Dingo
Western Advocate
Old Salvos hall to be converted to boutique hotel
Jennie Curtin
The old Salvos hall on Lurline Street, Katoomba. Picture Jennie Curtin
Nuclear waste from AUKUS nations could be on cards
Andrew Brown • 11m ago
An inquiry looked at how nuclear safety would be carried out as part of the AUKUS submarine deal. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)
Appeal fail for housemate decapitation murder
Ethan James • 23m ago
A man who decapitated his housemate and killed his two dogs has lost an appeal against conviction. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS)

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Blue Mountains Gazette
ANZ lops branch, exits Mountains
Jennie Curtin
Kim Grace outside the ANZ Katoomba branch, which will close in October. Picture supplied
Accused killer blames schoolgirl's mum for her shooting
Duncan Murray • 1hr ago
Justin Stein is on trial accused of murdering nine-year-old Charlise Mutten in January, 2022. (Regi Varghese/AAP PHOTOS)
Opinion
'Wild': I was a 'wife' on Farmer Wants a Wife. Here's what really happened.
Ellen Dunger • 2hrs ago
Ellen Dunger meets Farmer Todd. Picture supplied.
Jail for 'abhorrent' teacher over child abuse material
Miklos Bolza
A teacher has been jailed for sexually abusing two students and possessing child abuse material. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
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

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National
Corruption watchdog investigates Lehrmann inquiry head
The ACT Integrity Commission will investigate the conduct of Walter Sofronoff KC. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Andrew Brown • 31m ago
Accused terrorist was 'enticed by inflammatory sermon'
William Ton • 1hr ago
Neil Christopher Prakash has faced a Melbourne court on six terror-related charges. (HANDOUT/AAP)
Musk 'not trying to win anything' fighting internet cop
Jack Gramenz • 1hr ago
A judge has rejected a bid to extend an injunction against X publishing videos of a church stabbing. (AP PHOTO)
Threads to the future on Fashion Week runway
Liz Hobday • 1hr ago
House of Campbell showed a voluminous tulle dress in deep ruby tones with spaghetti shoulder straps. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Aussies earn less than you think
Georgina Sebar • 1hr ago
The Grattan Institute has warned that average earnings is not a good representation of the typical Australian's income. Picture by Shutterstock
Sport
Nadal ponders French Open participation after Rome loss
Rafa Nadal looked dismayed after his tough loss at the Italian Open to Polish star Hubert Hurkacz. (AP PHOTO)
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)
PropertyView
Historic Church and renovated Sunday School hall listed for $650k
The renovated former church hall at 126 Mayne Street in Murrurundi is listed with a guide of $650,000. Picture supplied
Jade Lazarevic • 54m ago
Property
If you bought at the peak of the market, have you lost out?
Jemimah Clegg
Since 2020 home prices in Australia have risen in some capital cities but fallen back in others. Pic: Shutterstock
Signs of life, but apartment owners pay the price in two-speed property economy
Martin Kelly
Median capital city house prices are now 45 per cent greater than apartments. Pic: Shutterstock
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
What's On
Seinfeld speech prompts uni walkout over Israel support
Dozens of students walked out of a speech by Jerry Seinfeld over the comedian's support of Israel. (AP PHOTO)
2hrs ago
Cannes to unfurl with Megalopolis and new Mad Max film
Workers set up the poster for the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival on the Palais des Festivals. (EPA PHOTO)
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
Opera Lirica returns
Jennie Curtin
Opera Lirica returns
Happy Valley, Top Boy major winners at BAFTA TV awards
The cast of Top Boy won the best drama series at the BAFTA TV awards. (EPA PHOTO)
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What does Mum really want for Mother's Day?
Miranda Aitken
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The highs and lows as you go top to tail
Emma Brown
Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
A veritable kaleidoscope of colours and experiences
Emma Brown
Colourful houses Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Picture Shutterstock
How should I budget for my retirement?
Having the comfortable retirement you dream about takes some careful plannng to achieve. Picture Shutterstock
Community
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
Myths about electric cars
The electric vehicle show and tell event at RoseyRavelston Books in Lawson. Picture supplied
Photos and Video
Historic Church and renovated Sunday School hall listed for $650k
The renovated former church hall at 126 Mayne Street in Murrurundi is listed with a guide of $650,000. Picture supplied
Jade Lazarevic • 54m ago
Aussies earn less than you think
Georgina Sebar • 1hr ago
The Grattan Institute has warned that average earnings is not a good representation of the typical Australian's income. Picture by Shutterstock
Calls for more research on impact of prescription medication and road accidents
Carla Mascarenhas • 1hr ago
Just over three million people take prescriptions drugs annually.(Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Opinion
'Wild': I was a 'wife' on Farmer Wants a Wife. Here's what really happened.
Ellen Dunger • 2hrs ago
Ellen Dunger meets Farmer Todd. Picture supplied.
Students evacuated, state championships cancelled after aquatic centre fire
Carla Mascarenhas
Around 2500 people were in the centre at the time. Pictures by RFS/ayres_pj/x
Comment
Hey mum, cut yourself some slack, you're doing okay
Real Australia
Mothering when the kids are all grown up. Picture Shutterstock
Karen Hardy
Opinion
The budget drip-feed becomes water torture
John Hanscombe
The finance minister Katy Gallagher and Treasurer, Jim Chalmers are "drip feeding" the budget to us. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Opinion
Big tech laziness is hurting small Australian businesses
Bruce Billson
Meta, in particular, needs to offer better support to small businesses. Picture Shutterstock
Explore
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Go back in time in Kyoto at this exceptional new luxury hotel
Luxury
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Beyond Paris: Visit the French city Vincent van Gogh fell in love with
Susan Gough Henly
Beyond Paris: Visit the French city Vincent van Gogh fell in love with
Travel Insider
Do airlines have to compensate passengers for postponed flights?
Mark Dapin
Do airlines have to compensate passengers for postponed flights?
Go back in time in Egypt as part of a luxurious Nile river cruise
Go back in time in Egypt as part of a luxurious Nile river cruise
World first: This incredible town in New Zealand is about to go carbon-zero
Craig Tansley
World first: This incredible town in New Zealand is about to go carbon-zero
Luxury
Wild encounters: We're taking the lid off Sri Lanka's best-kept secret
Natascha Mirosch
Wild encounters: We're taking the lid off Sri Lanka's best-kept secret
Seasonal surprise: There's more to Adelaide Hills than world-class wine
Janet Stone
Seasonal surprise: There's more to Adelaide Hills than world-class wine
A tour of Bridgerton's filming locations - just in time for season three
Mark Dapin
A tour of Bridgerton's filming locations - just in time for season three
Car Expert
Cadillac leaves door open for plug-in hybrids
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William Stopford
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2025 BMW M4 CS prices: More power, less weight for hot coupe
Jordan Mulach
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McLaren Senna wrecked in viral video heading to auction
Jordan Mulach
McLaren Senna wrecked in viral video heading to auction
Car Expert
Volvo EX30 Cross Country: Jacked-up electric SUV confirmed for Australia
James Wong
Volvo EX30 Cross Country confirmed for Australia
Car Expert
2025 BYD Shark: Reveal date set for plug-in hybrid Ranger rival
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
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
Marrar Campdraft arena gets revived due to NSW grant
Marrar Campdraft committee members Brendan Halden, Brendan Day, Tyler Pendergast, Johanna Greatze and Steve Condell with Steph Cooke, Member for Cootamundra (Middle) at the offical opening of the Marrar Campdraft arena. Photo by Emily Boland Photograhy.
Helen Decosta • 4m ago
Station girl on quest to fund A-T research
Quinton McCallum • 1hr ago
Grace Murray and mum Kerry Bourke, Wonnaminta Station, Packsaddle, NSW, were raising funds for Ataxia Telangiectasia (A-T) research at Agfair Broken Hill. Picture by Quinton McCallum
Dubbo show prime lamb auction raises $45,000 for charity
Elka Devney • 1hr ago
The 2024 Dubbo Show All Breeds Prime Lamb Charity Auction committee celebrated the ten year anniversary of the event. Picture by Elka Devney
Life & Style
Hey mum, cut yourself some slack, you're doing okay
Real Australia
Mothering when the kids are all grown up. Picture Shutterstock
Karen Hardy
Aussies are battling to cut the clutter
Linley Wilkie
Aussies are battling to cut the clutter
The most generous state revealed as donations drop with cost of living
Georgina Sebar
Australians are giving less to charity as the cost of living crisis worsens. Picture by Shutterstock