Blue Mountains Gazette
Tuesday, 7 May 2024
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Our People
'My hero, my champion': Rotarian and family man Bob Aitken remembered
Lapstone resident and Rotarian Bob Aitken. Picture supplied
Damien Madigan
Will new laws help ease aircraft noise?
Will new laws help ease aircraft noise?
McBride's theft of 207 classified files 'dangerous': prosecutor
Hannah Neale
David McBride speaks to media outside court on Monday. Picture by Hannah Neale
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Acm Newsroom
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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
Funding boost for Blue Mountains community sport
Blue Mountains MP Trish Doyle, second from left, Ward 2 Cr Claire West and deputy mayor Romola Hollywood, far right, with members of Dragons Abreast Blue Mountains. Picture supplied
Rare chance to see inside The Grange: Echoes of a bygone era in Mt Victoria
Step back in time and learn about the significant history, architecture, and natural wonder of this beautiful place in Mt Victoria. Liz Charlton at The Grange. Picture supplied.
B C Lewis
Sam Appleton breaks course record to claim victory at Ironman Australia
Ruby Pascoe, Mardi Borg and Emily Walker
Second-placed Mike Phillips, first-placed Sam Appleton and third-placed Benjamin Hill.
'Unwavering and tireless': Governor-General praises SARAH president as National Road Safety Week starts
The Governor-General David Hurley with SARAH president Peter Frazer in Canberra on April 24 to discuss National Road Safety Week. Picture supplied
'We have their attention': Fighting for future of disaster-stricken Megalong Valley
Tom Walker
Left, the Megalong Valley landslide site, picture Blue Mountains City Council. Right, Claudia Abbot on the damaged stretch of Megalong Road, picture supplied.
Blue Mountains actress on the big screen with megastar Ryan Gosling
Tom Walker
Beth Champion (left) with Ryan Gosling in The Fall Guy. Picture supplied
Hazelbrook couple launch distillery with a sugar-free liqueur for their epileptic daughter
Tom Walker
Karen and Tony Kustro, founders of Blue Mountains Liquor Company. Picture by Tom Walker
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
'Incredible take-up has blown me away': Blue Mountains residents take recycling to new heights
Bales of textiles ready for recycling. Picture supplied
Champion racehorse Winx to star in feature film
Liz Hobday • 14m ago
Retired champion mare Winx is starring on the big screen after becoming a legend on the racetrack. (Jeremy Piper/AAP PHOTOS)
Breaking
Pleas entered by accused mushroom cook killer
Anna Houlahan • 27m ago
Erin Patterson faces media in August 2023 (main image) with Don and Gail Patterson (top left) and Heather and Ian Wilkinson (bottom left). Pictures ACA/supplied/Facebook

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Our People
'My hero, my champion': Rotarian and family man Bob Aitken remembered
Damien Madigan
Lapstone resident and Rotarian Bob Aitken. Picture supplied
Will new laws help ease aircraft noise?
Will new laws help ease aircraft noise?
McBride's theft of 207 classified files 'dangerous': prosecutor
Hannah Neale
David McBride speaks to media outside court on Monday. Picture by Hannah Neale
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Funding boost for Blue Mountains community sport
Blue Mountains MP Trish Doyle, second from left, Ward 2 Cr Claire West and deputy mayor Romola Hollywood, far right, with members of Dragons Abreast Blue Mountains. Picture supplied

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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
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Property
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In the past two years, established house prices increased by 8 per cent while construction costs jumped 18.3 per cent. Pic: Shutterstock
Property
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Melissa Kehagias
The main bedroom suite is set within one of the building's iconic domes, with 7.5-metre-high ceilings. Pic: Supplied
$200 million plus guide as Aussie John Symonds lists country's most expensive house
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Property
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Jemimah Clegg
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The peaceful retreat with river frontage is much sought after. Pic: Supplied
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Damien Madigan
Lapstone resident and Rotarian Bob Aitken. Picture supplied
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Award-winning poet at Blue Mountains Writers' meeting
Award winning poet Jan O'Loughlin. 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
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Pleas entered by accused mushroom cook killer
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Aldi's Snow Gear Special Buys 2024 collection will be available from May 18. Picture supplied
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