Blue Mountains Gazette
Monday, 13 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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Staff Reporters
Adoni Maalouf (centre) receives his commendation, pictured with Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib (left) and FRNSW Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell (right). Picture FRNSW
New store for old things: Springwood's Parisa Hafer opens The Pony and The Gypsy
Parisa Hafer of Springwood's new vintage store, Pony and the Gypsy. Picture by Tom Walker
Tom Walker
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
Internet cop in court loss over church stabbing video
Jack Gramenz • 15m ago
A judge has rejected a bid to extend an injunction against X publishing videos of a church stabbing. (AP PHOTO)
Universities hold urgent talks over foreign student cap
Jacob Shteyman • 18m ago
Some education providers are accused of lowering admission standards to "poach" foreign students. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

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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
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
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.
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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National
Another couple exit reality show early as rumours emerge about runaway farmer
Real Australia
Farmer Tom and Sarah are in love! Picture by Channel 7
Julia Wythes • 22m ago
Probe into 'alarming' state election non-voting figures
Sam McKeith • 1hr ago
An inquiry will be launched into the lower turnout at the 2023 NSW state election. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Four-year-old boy dies in Melbourne swamp
Holly Hales • 2hrs ago
A four-year-old boy has died after being pulled from the water unresponsive in a Melbourne swamp. (Luis Ascui/AAP PHOTOS)
Trucks destroyed by alleged arsonists, $1 million damage caused
Anna Houlahan • 2hrs ago
A black Audi sedan on February 17 (left) and a black Ford sedan on March 3 were allegedly spotted at the Dandenong car yard. Pictures supplied
Inflation to return to target but 'more work to do'
Andrew Brown and Kat Wong • 2hrs ago
Treasury predictions in the budget show inflation dropping to 2.75 per cent by December. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
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
If you bought at the peak of the market, have you lost out?
Property
Since 2020 home prices in Australia have risen in some capital cities but fallen back in others. Pic: Shutterstock
Jemimah Clegg
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
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)
Has a developer come knocking? How to get the best deal for your home in rezoning
Property
The key to homeowners maximising the financial opportunity presented by rezoning is partnering with neighbours. Pic: Shutterstock
Martin Kelly
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
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
What's On
Opera Lirica returns
Opera Lirica returns
Jennie Curtin • 48m ago
Happy Valley, Top Boy major winners at BAFTA TV awards
2hrs ago
The cast of Top Boy won the best drama series at the BAFTA TV awards. (EPA PHOTO)
Ted Lasso's Hanna Waddingham loses BAFTA with aplomb
UK actor Hannah Waddingham lost out on one Bafta, but scooped another for her Eurovision hosting. (EPA PHOTO)
B-movie king Roger Corman dies at 98
B-movie king Roger Corman, who directed and produced hundreds of low-budget films, has died. (AP PHOTO)
Switzerland's Nemo wins Eurovision Song Contest
Nemo of Switzerland celebrates his win at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden. (AP PHOTO)
Recommended
What does Mum really want for Mother's Day?
Photo by Shutterstock.
Miranda Aitken
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
Livestock is the second highest killer on farms - keep yourself and others safe in the yards
Almurta cattle farmer Peter Miller. Picture supplied
Community
One year on Zig Zag Railway welcomes 50,000th passenger
Photos
Onlookers marvelled at the wonder of the steam engine. Picture by Salty Dingo
Western Advocate
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
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
Trucks destroyed by alleged arsonists, $1 million damage caused
A black Audi sedan on February 17 (left) and a black Ford sedan on March 3 were allegedly spotted at the Dandenong car yard. Pictures supplied
Anna Houlahan • 2hrs ago
Opinion
Big tech laziness is hurting small Australian businesses
Bruce Billson
Meta, in particular, needs to offer better support to small businesses. Picture Shutterstock
'It's not mission accomplished': uncertainty surrounds budget
Miriam Webber
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hand down the budget on Tuesday. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Why everyone and their dog is falling in love with film photos again
'It's not just Canberra, it's happening everywhere'.
Bageshri Savyasachi
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
Sunday Space: solar flare a link to the past at Mt Stromlo
Brad Tucker
The Mt Stromlo Observatory, now in its 100th year, still provides crucial information. Picture Shutterstock
Comment
Big tech laziness is hurting small Australian businesses
Opinion
Meta, in particular, needs to offer better support to small businesses. Picture Shutterstock
Bruce Billson
Real Australia
I'm 28 and here's a list of times I've felt threatened by a man
Ciara's journey is all too familiar for some women.
Ciara Bastow
Ciara Bastow
Opinion
The made-in-Australia past wasn't always rosy
John Hanscombe
Australian-made products weren't always as good as we remember. Picture Shutterstock
Explore
Book Now
Beyond Paris: Visit the French city Vincent van Gogh fell in love with
Beyond Paris: Visit the French city Vincent van Gogh fell in love with
Susan Gough Henly • 1hr ago
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
World first: This incredible town in New Zealand is about to go carbon-zero
Craig Tansley
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
This is the reason people keep returning to NSW's Central Coast
Mike Smith
This is the reason people keep returning to NSW's Central Coast
Car Expert
Cadillac leaves door open for plug-in hybrids
Car Expert
William Stopford
Car Expert
2025 BMW M4 CS prices: More power, less weight for hot coupe
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
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
2025 BYD Shark: Reveal date set for plug-in hybrid Ranger rival
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
Yambinya Station's winning pen of bullocks: antibiotics, HGP and GMO free
JBS southern livestock manager Steve Chapman represented Yambinya Station, Burraboi, which won the highest-scoring pen of three carcases. Picture by Bryce Eishold
Ellouise Bailey • 58m ago
FWFWW Ep 13: Farmer Tom says I love you
Julia Wythes • 58m ago
Farmer Tom and Sarah are in love! Picture by Channel 7
Farmers still wary as no further funding announced for 'feral dog problem'
Despite the budget cut, the government insists to still help.
Sophie Else, Barry Murphy • 1hr ago
National Wild Dog Action Plan member Talgarno's Peter Star says it's the lack of communication that angers farmers. Picture by Mark Jesser
Life & Style
Aussies are battling to cut the clutter
Aussies are battling to cut the clutter
Linley Wilkie
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
Flavour-packed weeknight dinners a cinch with mince
Karen Hardy
Try Sarah Pound's express family lamb moussaka for dinner tonight. Picture by Mark Roper