Blue Mountains Gazette
Wednesday, 15 May 2024
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'Risks ruining a spectacular environment': Open letter to Premier about housing reforms
'Risks ruining a spectacular environment': Open letter to Premier about housing reforms
1hr ago
This budget's winners and losers
Budget winners and losers.
Lanie Tindale
Schoolgirl 'excited' before fatal Christmas trip
Duncan Murray
Charlise Mutten was looking forward to visiting her mother and alleged killer, a jury has heard. (Regi Varghese/AAP PHOTOS)
Council tenders $1.2m for consultancy on landslip recovery
Staff Reporters
Landslip damage on Megalong Road. Council is repairing roads and slopes throughout the Mountains as a result of flooding damage. File picture
Property
I bought at the top of the property market - but I'm not worried
Jemimah Clegg • 2hrs ago
"We sold up because it was the right time for us, but it was the wrong time in the market," says writer Jemimah Clegg. Pic: Models for Shutterstock
Our People
Allie Pepper makes history: Trailblazing climber summits without bottled oxygen
B C Lewis
Allie Pepper on Mt Annapurna. She has since successfully summitted Mount Makalu. completing four of the 14 summits. Picture by Nima Sherpa
Mount Vic Flicks continues its story with another three-to-six year lease renewal
Adam Cousins and Kirsten Mulholland, owners of Mount Vic Flicks. File picture
Tom Walker
Jail for 'abhorrent' teacher over child abuse material
Miklos Bolza
A teacher has been jailed for sexually abusing two students and possessing child abuse material. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Council tenders $240,000 for seating upgrade at Wentworth Falls School of Arts
Blue Mountains Artfest at Wentworth Falls School of Arts last year. File picture
Tom Walker
Opinion
'Wild': I was a 'wife' on Farmer Wants a Wife. Here's what really happened.
Ellen Dunger
Ellen Dunger meets Farmer Todd. Picture supplied.
Unstoppable Change: Documentary on Blue Mountains East Timor Sisters in the making
Mary Waterford gives Bendigo Bank's Peter Carroll a Tais, a traditional woven cloth in Timor-Leste, as thanks for the bank's sponsorship of a new documentary. Picture supplied
'I knew I'd found my calling': International Nurses Day puts spotlight on health investment
TAFE NSW Nepean nursing graduate Abigail Booth. Picture supplied
ANZ lops branch, exits Mountains
Kim Grace outside the ANZ Katoomba branch, which will close in October. Picture supplied
Jennie Curtin
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
NSW police recruiting blitz to curb 'critical shortage'
Alex Mitchell • 11m ago
A NSW Police recruitment blitz aims to get experienced officers to join from other jurisdictions. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Ratings agency responds to 'dramatic' budget turnaround
Poppy Johnston
Global ratings agencies have started to provide commentary on the federal budget. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

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Blue Mountains Gazette
'Risks ruining a spectacular environment': Open letter to Premier about housing reforms
1hr ago
'Risks ruining a spectacular environment': Open letter to Premier about housing reforms
This budget's winners and losers
Lanie Tindale
Budget winners and losers.
Schoolgirl 'excited' before fatal Christmas trip
Duncan Murray
Charlise Mutten was looking forward to visiting her mother and alleged killer, a jury has heard. (Regi Varghese/AAP PHOTOS)
Council tenders $1.2m for consultancy on landslip recovery
Staff Reporters
Landslip damage on Megalong Road. Council is repairing roads and slopes throughout the Mountains as a result of flooding damage. File picture
Our People
Allie Pepper makes history: Trailblazing climber summits without bottled oxygen
B C Lewis
Allie Pepper on Mt Annapurna. She has since successfully summitted Mount Makalu. completing four of the 14 summits. Picture by Nima Sherpa

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National
Chalmers' theory of economics to be put to the test
Experts fear cost-of-living relief such as tax cuts could hinder attempts to lower inflation. (Flavio Brancaleone/AAP PHOTOS)
Poppy Johnston
Treasurer turns on budget charm in cost-of-living fight
Andrew Brown
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will embark on a mission to 'sell' on his federal budget. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Cost-of-living help branded 'Band-Aid on bullet wound'
Tess Ikonomou
Angus Taylor says the budget will pump a huge amount of money into the economy, affecting inflation. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Business groups warn spending could fuel inflation rise
Andrew Brown
Business groups are concerned new spending in the federal budget could fuel inflation. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)
Cities, universities brace for pro-Palestine protests
William Ton
Student protesters are being urged to "shut down your city for Palestine". (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Wet weather will not dampen Ultra-Trail Australia
Runners enjoying Ironpot Ridge in the Blue Mountains in Ultra Trail. Picture by Tim Bardsley-Smith
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)
PropertyView
I bought at the top of the property market - but I'm not worried
Property
"We sold up because it was the right time for us, but it was the wrong time in the market," says writer Jemimah Clegg. Pic: Models for Shutterstock
Jemimah Clegg • 2hrs ago
Historic Church and renovated Sunday School hall listed for $650k
Jade Lazarevic
The renovated former church hall at 126 Mayne Street in Murrurundi is listed with a guide of $650,000. Picture supplied
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
Signs of life, but apartment owners pay the price in two-speed property economy
Median capital city house prices are now 45 per cent greater than apartments. Pic: Shutterstock
Martin Kelly
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)
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
What's On
Canadian Nobel Prize-winning author Munro dies at 92
Alice Munro has died after reportedly suffering from dementia for at least a decade. (AP PHOTO)
French court clears director Polanski of defaming actor
A French court has ruled Roman Polanski did not defame an actor that the filmmaker called a liar. (AP PHOTO)
'Downton Abbey' to return with a third movie
Marie-Louise Gumuchian
A third Downton Abbey movie is in the works. (AP PHOTO)
George Clooney to make his Broadway debut
George Clooney is set to make his Broadway debut in role he brought to the silver screen. (EPA PHOTO)
Expelled Dutch Eurovision act likely to face charges
Joost Klein of Netherlands was a favourite to win Eurovision before he was expelled. (AP PHOTO)
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Community
Unstoppable Change: Documentary on Blue Mountains East Timor Sisters in the making
Mary Waterford gives Bendigo Bank's Peter Carroll a Tais, a traditional woven cloth in Timor-Leste, as thanks for the bank's sponsorship of a new documentary. Picture supplied
Watch
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
Myths about electric cars
The electric vehicle show and tell event at RoseyRavelston Books in Lawson. Picture supplied
Photos and Video
Climate change is truly a matter of law
Opinion
The Black Summer bushfires hammered home the importance of environmental law. Picture by Paul Scrambler
Jann Gilbert • 2hrs ago
Opinion
The key to turning off the pipeline of men choosing to use violence
Patty Kinnersly • 2hrs ago
Crowds at the No More: National Rally Against Violence in Commonwealth Park on Sunday. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Analysis
Is this an election budget or more of just a bet each way?
Mark Kenny
Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture Keegan Carroll
At a glance: Your five minute wrap-up of the budget's key measures
At a glance: Your five minute wrap-up of the budget's key measures
'Relief and restraint': budget to inject billions to stimulate growth
Dana Daniel
Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivers the 2024-25 budget speech. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Comment
Climate change is truly a matter of law
Opinion
The Black Summer bushfires hammered home the importance of environmental law. Picture by Paul Scrambler
Jann Gilbert • 2hrs ago
Opinion
The key to turning off the pipeline of men choosing to use violence
Patty Kinnersly • 2hrs ago
Crowds at the No More: National Rally Against Violence in Commonwealth Park on Sunday. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Opinion
Why Chalmers has been bitten by the giveaway bug
Stephen Bartos
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has dialled up the spending. Picture by Keegan Carroll
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Akash Arora
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Susan Gough Henly
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Travel Insider
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Mark Dapin
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Go back in time in Egypt as part of a luxurious Nile river cruise
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Craig Tansley
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Car Expert
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Car Expert
Derek Fung
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2025 Kia EV6: Facelift unveiled with bigger battery
Derek Fung
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Scott Collie
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William Stopford
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Scott Collie
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The Senior
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Brandon Blackwell, aka The Lightning Bolt. Picture supplied
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Enduring Powers of Attorney review aims to reduce financial elder abuse
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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
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Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
The Land
More classrooms please Minister
Allie Elliott, 9 and her five-year-old sister Georgia from Moira Plains Station (in between Cobar and Wilcannia).
Samantha Townsend • 56m ago
NSW's race to meet 2030 renewable's target
Samantha Townsend • 1hr ago
Picture by Shutterstock.
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Another farmer bites, or moreso embraces, the dust this episode.
Ashley Walmsley
The face of an unhappy camper, Sarah is concerned about the affection Joe has for Keely. And the fact her wine glass is nearly empty. Picture supplied
Life & Style
'Run club Tinder': Runners leave dating cliche in its tracks
Nat Lawrance (Bottom row, fourth from the left) at her weekly run with the Bondi Beach Run Club. Picture Supplied
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Real Australia
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Karen Hardy
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Aussies are battling to cut the clutter
Linley Wilkie
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