Blue Mountains Gazette
Thursday, 2 May 2024
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Looking for love: Ellen Dunger's unexpected entry to Farmer Wants a Wife
Blue Mountains born and raised Ellen Dunger will be one of the ladies entering mid-season of Farmer Wants a Wife Australia. Picture by Sarah Sullivan Photography
Finn Coleman • 2hrs ago
'Incredible take-up has blown me away': Blue Mountains residents take recycling to new heights
Bales of textiles ready for recycling. Picture supplied
'Men need to change': Council rises against gendered violence as federal government brings nearly $1b to table
Tom Walker
A national cabinet meeting discussed ways to address violence against women. Picture Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS
Exclusive
Revealed: the worst local government locations for domestic violence
Carla Mascarenhas • 1hr ago
Molly Ticehurst's death in Forbes sparked calls for action on addressing domestic violence in regional NSW. Picture via Facebook
Property
$200 million plus guide as Aussie John Symonds lists country's most expensive house
Jen Melocco
The home took eight years to complete and sits on the equivalent of four blocks of harbourside land. Pic: Supplied
'Let's celebrate our local legends': Nominate someone for Blue Mountains Local Citizen of Year Awards
2023 Local Citizens of the Year Award recipients, from left, Tracy Burgess, Kylie Camilleri and Kevin Searle of WIRES, Morna Colbran, Raymond Wiles OAM, and Jason Camilleri of WIRES.
Wandering with purpose: The pivotal plant work of 'The Random Meanderers'
The Random Meanderers in West Glenbrook Nature Reserve. Picture supplied
Tom Walker
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
'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
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
Children in care moved like 'dogs from cage to cage'
Luke Costin • 15m ago
The report has exposed the grim nature of caring for vulnerable children in NSW. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

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Blue Mountains Gazette
Looking for love: Ellen Dunger's unexpected entry to Farmer Wants a Wife
Finn Coleman • 2hrs ago
Blue Mountains born and raised Ellen Dunger will be one of the ladies entering mid-season of Farmer Wants a Wife Australia. Picture by Sarah Sullivan Photography
'Incredible take-up has blown me away': Blue Mountains residents take recycling to new heights
Bales of textiles ready for recycling. Picture supplied
'Men need to change': Council rises against gendered violence as federal government brings nearly $1b to table
Tom Walker
A national cabinet meeting discussed ways to address violence against women. Picture Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS
Exclusive
Revealed: the worst local government locations for domestic violence
Carla Mascarenhas • 1hr ago
Molly Ticehurst's death in Forbes sparked calls for action on addressing domestic violence in regional NSW. Picture via Facebook
'Let's celebrate our local legends': Nominate someone for Blue Mountains Local Citizen of Year Awards
2023 Local Citizens of the Year Award recipients, from left, Tracy Burgess, Kylie Camilleri and Kevin Searle of WIRES, Morna Colbran, Raymond Wiles OAM, and Jason Camilleri of WIRES.

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National
Child killer Farquharson launching new appeal: report
Robert Farquharson will base his latest bid for freedom on Victorian laws introduced in 2019. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)
Rachael Ward • 17m ago
Queensland households score $1000 off energy bills
Savannah Meacham • 32m ago
Queensland will offer Australia's biggest ever power bill rebate. (Russell Freeman/AAP PHOTOS)
Updated
No refunds for Bonza customers 'at this time'
Anna McGuinness Anna Houlahan • 51m ago
Bonza flights have been suspended on April 30 as the company enters voluntary administration. Picture by AAP Image/Supplied by Bonza, Peter Wallace
Atlassian releases do-it-yourself chatbots for business
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson • 53m ago
Company chatbots could stop employees sharing sensitive information with open AI platforms. (AP PHOTO)
Opinion
Scammers are paying for ads on Meta, X, and Tiktok to rip off Australians
Stephen Jones • 1hr ago
Whitlam MP Stephen Jones. Picture Sylvia Liber
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
$200 million plus guide as Aussie John Symonds lists country's most expensive house
Property
The home took eight years to complete and sits on the equivalent of four blocks of harbourside land. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
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
How a bushland retreat was created in the city
Melissa Kehagias
The peaceful retreat with river frontage is much sought after. Pic: Supplied
What would changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax do for housing?
Property
Changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax have been proposed in the wake of the housing crisis. Pic: Shutterstock
Jemimah Clegg
Property
The Block house sells for a $1 million loss to buyers who never stepped inside
Jemimah Clegg
The sale attracted a huge crowd and more than 200 registered bidders. Pic: Supplied
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
What's On
The New York Trilogy author Paul Auster dies aged 77
The New York Trilogy author Paul Auster has died of complications from lung cancer. (AP PHOTO)
McCarthy takes Steisand's Ozempic query as a compliment
By Charlotte McLaughlin, Pa Senior Entertainment Reporter
Melissa McCarthy says she is thrilled Barbra Streisand "knows I exist". (AP PHOTO)
Looking for love: journalist gallops into Farmer Wants a Wife
Finn Coleman
Armidale Express sports reporter, Ellen Dunger, will be one of the ladies entering mid-season of Farmer Wants a Wife Australia. Picture by Sarah Sullivan Photography
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)
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How should I budget for my retirement?
Having the comfortable retirement you dream about takes some careful plannng to achieve. Picture Shutterstock
Livestock is the second highest killer on farms - keep yourself and others safe in the yards
Almurta cattle farmer Peter Miller. Picture supplied
6 reasons why you should consider giving up on being a girl boss
Picture by Shutterstock
Remote working allows for greater activation of regional talent
A survey conducted by GetApp revealed an overwhelming preference for remote work. Picture by Shutterstock
Ultrasafe adsorbs the most chemicals
Ultrasafe filters containing ADXORBR Activated Carbon performed up to 11 times better than other filters tested. Picture supplied
Community
'Let's celebrate our local legends': Nominate someone for Blue Mountains Local Citizen of Year Awards
2023 Local Citizens of the Year Award recipients, from left, Tracy Burgess, Kylie Camilleri and Kevin Searle of WIRES, Morna Colbran, Raymond Wiles OAM, and Jason Camilleri of WIRES.
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
Photos and Video
No refunds for Bonza customers 'at this time'
Updated
Bonza flights have been suspended on April 30 as the company enters voluntary administration. Picture by AAP Image/Supplied by Bonza, Peter Wallace
Anna McGuinness Anna Houlahan • 51m ago
Opinion
Scammers are paying for ads on Meta, X, and Tiktok to rip off Australians
Stephen Jones • 1hr ago
Whitlam MP Stephen Jones. Picture Sylvia Liber
Exclusive
Revealed: the worst local government locations for domestic violence
Carla Mascarenhas • 1hr ago
Molly Ticehurst's death in Forbes sparked calls for action on addressing domestic violence in regional NSW. Picture via Facebook
Opinion
The devastating reality despite all the words from governments about action
Kate Colvin
The devastating reality despite all the words from governments about action
Opinion
'Made in Australia' sounds good, but the reality is more complex
Adam Triggs
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a $1 billion investment in the Solar Sunshot program. Picture Marina Neil
Comment
The devastating reality despite all the words from governments about action
Opinion
The devastating reality despite all the words from governments about action
Kate Colvin
Opinion
'Made in Australia' sounds good, but the reality is more complex
Adam Triggs
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a $1 billion investment in the Solar Sunshot program. Picture Marina Neil
Opinion
The elephant in the room is no sacred cow
John Hanscombe
Men become brittle when their team loses. Picture Shutterstock
Explore
Book Now
How to travel with adult children without going broke: An expert guide
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How to travel with adult children without going broke: An expert guide
Tiana Templeman • 51m ago
'Unlikely': Bonza's future bleak after groundings, voluntary administration
Anna McGuinness Anna Houlahan
Bonza flights have been suspended on April 30 as the company enters voluntary administration. Picture by AAP Image/Supplied by Bonza, Peter Wallace
Two Ways to Go
What's first on your bucket list - Angkor Wat or Machu Picchu?
Mal Chenu and Amy Cooper
What's first on your bucket list - Angkor Wat or Machu Picchu?
If you're not going on a cruise, you're missing out. Here's why
Cruising
If you're not going on a cruise, you're missing out. Here's why
Great Barrier Reef hosts first musical festival for Australian heroes
Anna Houlahan
Australian band Sheppard closed the floating music festival. Picture supplied
Starry nights: Our pick of the eight best hotels of Melbourne
Akash Arora
Clockwise from far left: The Interlude; Le Meridien; the Lyall; the Ritz-Carlton; Adina Apartment Hotel on Flinders.
Feel the magic of Mudgee at these just-launched eco tents
Feel the magic of Mudgee at these just-launched eco tents
Hotel Review
From disrepair to utterly divine: A forsaken hotel shines again
Emily McAuliffe
From disrepair to utterly divine: A forsaken hotel shines again
Car Expert
2025 MG Cyberster: UK pricing points to premium Australian sticker
Car Expert
2025 MG Cyberster: UK pricing points to premium Australian sticker
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
Driver with rare auto-brewery disease acquitted of drink-driving
James Wong
Driver with rare auto-brewery disease acquitted of drink-driving
Car Expert
Chery and Jaecoo unveil three new plug-in hybrid SUVs
Jordan Mulach
Chery and Jaecoo unveil three new plug-in hybrid SUVs
Car Expert
Tesla Cybertruck arrives in Australia
Jordan Mulach
Tesla Cybertruck arrives in Australia
Car Expert
2025 Genesis Electrified G80: Refreshed EV sedan revealed with hot Magma model
William Stopford
2025 Genesis Electrified G80: Refreshed EV sedan revealed with hot Magma model
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
Connectivity recommendation implications unknown
Gwydir Valley Irrigators Association's Lou Gall. Photo: Namoi Valley Independent
Denis Howard • 2hrs ago
Duri Ag Bureau's big year celebrated with a Brownhill Cup at awards' dinner
Simon Chamberlain
Gareth Rogers, Braeside, Winton receives the Duri Ag Bureau's Richard Bowler Farming Excellence award from Gordon Brownhill, Merrilong, Spring Ridge. Pictures by Simon Chamberlain
Feral pigs, the 'size of footballers' culled in government operation
Samantha Townsend
The NSW government is on track to meet its target of culling 87,000 feral pigs through its $13 million feral pig program. File photo
Life & Style
Questions to ask yourself when you are considering retirement
Advice
Questions to ask yourself when you are considering retirement
Noel Whittaker
Compounding returns: the exponential wealth maker
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg
Should I invest directly, or try a managed fund?
The wedge-shaped weekender making use of an odd block
This corner of the house is quite abstract, giving the appearance of a solid concrete structure where new and existing foliage can cast shadows. Pictures by Brett Boardman