Blue Mountains Gazette
Friday, 26 April 2024
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'Examples of service and sacrifice': Anzac Day 2024 in the Blue Mountains
The Springwood Anzac Day march 2024 makes its way up Macquarie Road. Picture by Damien Madigan
Here's how you can commemorate in the Blue Mountains this Anzac Day
The 2023 Springwood Anzac Day march. Picture by Damien Madigan
The Schwartz empire expands with Leura purchase
The Schwartz empire expands with Leura purchase
'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
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
'Working hard to assess the damage': NPWS gives update on track closures
Storm damage at the top crossing at Wentworth Falls. Picture NPWS
Our History
Blue Plaque unveiled to mark a Blue Mountains woman
Inset, the Blue Plaque for Beryl McLaughlin. Main picture, from left, Trish Doyle MP, NSW Heritage Minister Penny Sharpe, Blue Mountains Historical society members Ross Ingram, Robyne Ridge, Fiona Burn and Fiona Cameron on the front porch of Tarella at Wentworth Falls. Pictures supplied
St Canice's Primary brothers wear Anzac pride with great-grandfather's medals
Tom Walker
Dean Irwin (Year 6) and Aiden Irwin (Year 3) with their great grandfather's medals. Picture supplied
Springwood Hospital Auxiliary raises more than $30,000 with annual charity golf day
Winners of the Golf Day. From left; Scott Lister, Michael Cini, Nick Brown and Glenn Pickham. Picture supplied
Tom Walker
Paws, claws, and a cause: Karu Distillery launches gin to help cheetahs
Tom Walker
Karu Distillery's new gin in their Origins line, Wilding: Jubatus. Picture supplied
Traffic lights at Springwood roundabouts considered to fix congestion
Tom Walker
Councillor Daniel Myles at the Hawkesbury Road entrance to one of the roundabouts connecting Springwood and Winmalee. Picture by Tom Walker
Our People
Allie Pepper's quest to climb all 14 of world's tallest peaks without bottled oxygen
B C Lewis
Allie Pepper on top of the world's 10th highest mountain, Mt Annapurna, on April 14. Picture by Nima Sherpa
Large hazard reduction burn in Blue Mountains National Park
Hazard reduction burns will be held throughout the Blue Mountains National Park from Tuesday. Picture supplied
'Strong supporter' of a new hospital: Health district's new boss
Jennie Curtin
Lee Gregory, chief executive of Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. Picture supplied
In Depth
'The uncomfortable truth': Two mothers' 36-year fight for justice
Teen girls Mona Lisa and Jacinta Smith died tragically in 1987.
Allison Hore • 5m ago
Mona Lisa Smith and Jacinta Rose Smith died when a 4WD ute rolled in outback NSW in 1987. Picture supplied
Teen charged after machete brawl at shopping centre
Anna McGuinness • 30m ago
Six males were allegedly fighting inside Highpoint Shopping Centre and two were armed with machetes according to police. File picture

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Photos
'Examples of service and sacrifice': Anzac Day 2024 in the Blue Mountains
The Springwood Anzac Day march 2024 makes its way up Macquarie Road. Picture by Damien Madigan
Here's how you can commemorate in the Blue Mountains this Anzac Day
The 2023 Springwood Anzac Day march. Picture by Damien Madigan
The Schwartz empire expands with Leura purchase
The Schwartz empire expands with Leura purchase
'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
'Working hard to assess the damage': NPWS gives update on track closures
Storm damage at the top crossing at Wentworth Falls. Picture NPWS

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How a bushland retreat was created in the city
The peaceful retreat with river frontage is much sought after. Pic: Supplied
Melissa Kehagias
Property
What would changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax do for housing?
Jemimah Clegg
Changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax have been proposed in the wake of the housing crisis. Pic: Shutterstock
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
See inside: The Block winners Steph and Gian own flipper brings in $800k profit
Property
The couple bought the house in 2020 for $1.02 million and after extensive renovations it sold for $1.825 million. Pic: Supplied
Melissa Kehagias
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Australian Beach Boys tribute
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Music classes for toddlers
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Community
'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
Springwood East Timor Support Group marks 25 years of trivia fundraisers
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Here's how you can commemorate in the Blue Mountains this Anzac Day
The 2023 Springwood Anzac Day march. Picture by Damien Madigan
Compassionate Communities event held in Springwood
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How to listen, how to ask
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Photos and Video
'The uncomfortable truth': Two mothers' 36-year fight for justice
In Depth
Mona Lisa Smith and Jacinta Rose Smith died when a 4WD ute rolled in outback NSW in 1987. Picture supplied
Teen girls Mona Lisa and Jacinta Smith died tragically in 1987.
Allison Hore • 5m ago
Teen charged after machete brawl at shopping centre
Anna McGuinness • 30m ago
Six males were allegedly fighting inside Highpoint Shopping Centre and two were armed with machetes according to police. File picture
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More than 100 whales saved, 28 dead in mass stranding
Anna McGuinness • 50m ago
Between 50 and 100 pilot whales are stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough in Western Australia on April 25. Picture via Facebook/Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Picture by Peter Lorimer
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