Blue Mountains Gazette
Wednesday, 22 May 2024
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Mushroom magic: Blue Mountains has hit the motherlode
Professor Brett Summerell beside Amanita muscaria mushrooms in Wentworth Falls on May 20. Picture by B C Lewis
B C Lewis
'I made friends that day': Indigenous students hosted at Springwood school
St Columba's student Patrick Hanlon (right) with Uncle Dennis Dunn of Link-Up. Picture supplied
Tom Walker
'It was pretty incredible': Aussie comedy wins big at 'Sundance of television'
Damien Madigan
Haris Mirza, Nick Bartlett and Lukas Radovich at the premiere of The Boy Who Was Afraid of Everything at SeriesFest in Denver, Colorado. Picture supplied
'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
Property
The under-the radar coastal town where prices have gone up 150 per cent
Jade Lazarevic
37 Surfside Drive in Catherine Hill Bay is listed with a guide of $4.8 million to $5.1 million with Nick Clarke and Taylah Clarke at Clarke and Co Estate Agents. Picture supplied
Accused child-killer dumped items in the bush
Duncan Murray
A prison officer says Justin Stein told her Charlise Mutten's mother killed the girl, not him. (Regi Varghese/AAP PHOTOS)
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
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
Jennie Curtin and Tom Walker
The Dance Dymension team with their silver medals. Picture supplied
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
Repatriation flights touch down from New Caledonia
Holly Hales • 38m ago
Australian travellers have made it home safe from New Caledonia where riots have claimed six lives. (David Clark/AAP PHOTOS)
Shipping gas from coast to coast could solve shortfall
Marion Rae • 39m ago
Natural gas could be shipped to states instead of sending it through eastern pipelines. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

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Blue Mountains Gazette
Mushroom magic: Blue Mountains has hit the motherlode
B C Lewis
Professor Brett Summerell beside Amanita muscaria mushrooms in Wentworth Falls on May 20. Picture by B C Lewis
'I made friends that day': Indigenous students hosted at Springwood school
Tom Walker
St Columba's student Patrick Hanlon (right) with Uncle Dennis Dunn of Link-Up. Picture supplied
'It was pretty incredible': Aussie comedy wins big at 'Sundance of television'
Damien Madigan
Haris Mirza, Nick Bartlett and Lukas Radovich at the premiere of The Boy Who Was Afraid of Everything at SeriesFest in Denver, Colorado. Picture supplied
'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
Accused child-killer dumped items in the bush
Duncan Murray
A prison officer says Justin Stein told her Charlise Mutten's mother killed the girl, not him. (Regi Varghese/AAP PHOTOS)

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National
Left on read: phone and internet complaints unresolved
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Sport
Ex-AFL player Tarryn Thomas charged over phone calls
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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)
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
'It was pretty incredible': Aussie comedy wins big at 'Sundance of television'
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Damien Madigan
A country-made parmigiana emerges above the rest in pub awards night
Anna Houlahan
Korumburra's Middle Hotel with a stock image of a parmigiana. Picture Facebook/File
Baby Reindeer heads UK television award nominations
Richard Gadd, the star and creator of Baby Reindeer, with cast members Jessica Gunning and Nava Mau. (AP PHOTO)
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Community
Rainbow flag fills Cultural Centre forecourt for IDAHOBIT
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Unstoppable Change: Documentary on Blue Mountains East Timor Sisters in the making
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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
Mushroom magic: Blue Mountains has hit the motherlode
Professor Brett Summerell beside Amanita muscaria mushrooms in Wentworth Falls on May 20. Picture by B C Lewis
B C Lewis
Tarryn Thomas charged, AFL comeback barred, over alleged 'harassing phone calls'
Jessica Belzycki
Former North Melbourne player Tarryn Thomas. Picture by Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS
'I made friends that day': Indigenous students hosted at Springwood school
Tom Walker
St Columba's student Patrick Hanlon (right) with Uncle Dennis Dunn of Link-Up. Picture supplied
Major bank offline with customers left dry at the register
Carla Mascarenhas
ANZ said they are "working to resolve this as soon as possible". File picture
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Comment
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Opinion
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during question time at Parliament House. Picture by Keegan Carroll
John Hanscombe
Opinion
Gina wanted it hidden but it's now everywhere
John Hanscombe
A request gone pear-shaped for Gina. Picture supplied
How Many More?
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The Land
Growing out for profit
Andrew Moran and August-drop weaner heifers that he will grow out on-farm at Lowanna. The family timber mill is in the background.
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Life membership of the Grassland Society of NSW to past president Mick Duncan
Simon Chamberlain
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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
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Advice
Now is the time to turn our minds to capital gains tax
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