Blue Mountains Gazette
Friday, 10 May 2024
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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
The old Salvos hall on Lurline Street, Katoomba. Picture Jennie Curtin
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
Our People
'My hero, my champion': Rotarian and family man Bob Aitken remembered
Damien Madigan
Lapstone resident and Rotarian Bob Aitken. Picture supplied
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
'He's a funny, physical comic': Blue Mountains actress shares big screen with Ryan Gosling
Tom Walker
Beth Champion (left) with Ryan Gosling in The Fall Guy. Picture supplied
Blue Mountains firefighter honoured for rescuing teen from burning house
Adoni Maalouf (centre) receives his commendation, pictured with Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib (left) and FRNSW Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell (right). Picture FRNSW
Staff Reporters
New store for old things: Springwood's Parisa Hafer opens The Pony and The Gypsy
Tom Walker
Parisa Hafer of Springwood's new vintage store, Pony and the Gypsy. Picture by 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
Gardens of Stone gets crushed sandstone from Mount Victoria highway works
Gardens of Stone gets crushed sandstone from Mount Victoria highway works
Positive signs for Imperial Hotel sale
Jennie Curtin
Aerial shot of the Imperial Hotel and adjoining motel at Mt Victoria. Picture savills.com
'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
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
First jury discharged in missing campers murder trial
Emily Woods • 5m ago
A new jury in Greg Lynn's murder trial will be selected on Monday. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)
Police warn uni chancellors over student protest camps
Holly Hales • 7m ago
Police have expressed concern about violence breaking out at protest camps at universities. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

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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
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
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
Tom Walker
Beth Champion (left) with Ryan Gosling in The Fall Guy. Picture supplied

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National
Decrepit sport institute scores Olympics overhaul
Anthony Albanese has announced $250 million in funding to upgrade the Australian Institute of Sport. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Jacob Shteyman • 26m ago
Truck link to case of missing Brazilian drug diver
Peter Bodkin • 50m ago
Police believe two vehicles could be linked to the disappearance of a Brazilian diver. (HANDOUT/NSW POLICE)
Baby bonus resurrection off the cards, says treasurer
Andrew Brown and Poppy Johnston • 55m ago
Katy Gallagher and Jim Chalmers are talking up the budget before it is handed down on Tuesday. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
High Court blocks freedom bid by immigration detainee
Dominic Giannini and Farid Farid • 1hr ago
A new High Court judgment has prevented more immigration detainees being released. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Baby oh! Justin and Hailey Bieber to welcome first child
Anna Houlahan • 1hr ago
Justin and Hailey Bieber announce pregnancy after Hawaiian vow renewal. Picture Instagram
Sport
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)
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.
PropertyView
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
Why the skyrocketing cost to build a new home is not coming down soon
Property
In the past two years, established house prices increased by 8 per cent while construction costs jumped 18.3 per cent. Pic: Shutterstock
Jemimah Clegg
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
Property
$200 million plus guide as Aussie John Symonds lists country's most expensive house
Jen Melocco
The home took eight years to complete and sits on the equivalent of four blocks of harbourside land. Pic: Supplied
What's On
Banff film festival comes to Katoomba
Subterranean. All pictures supplied
1hr ago
Katy Perry urges 'common sense hat' over fake gala pic
Katy Perry revealed her mother was among those who fell for an AI-generated picture of the star. (AP PHOTO)
Israeli singer secures spot in Eurovision grand final
Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen
Eden Golan secured a spot in the Eurovision grand final despite protest against Israel's inclusion. (AP PHOTO)
Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa says new series 'fresh era'
Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson star in the new season of much-loved British sci-fi show Doctor Who. (AP PHOTO)
Justin and Hailey Bieber expecting a baby, renew vows
Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are expecting a baby, the couple announced on their Instagram pages. (AP PHOTO)
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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
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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
Intimate drama Housekeeping for Beginners is one of the year's best films
Review
A scene from Goran Stolevski's Housekeeping for Beginners. Picture supplied
Cris Kennedy • 18m ago
Review
Monster review: Impressive talents produce jarring experience
Jane Freebury • 40m ago
A scene from Monster. Picture supplied
Baby oh! Justin and Hailey Bieber to welcome first child
Anna Houlahan • 1hr ago
Justin and Hailey Bieber announce pregnancy after Hawaiian vow renewal. Picture Instagram
Five classic games inducted into World Video Game Hall of Fame
1hr ago
Asteroids, Myst, Resident Evil, SimCity and Ultima were recognised. Picture by Museum of Play
Hanging up the gloves: Matildas goalkeeper to retire after Olympics
Anna Houlahan • 2hrs ago
Matildas goalkeeper Lydia WIlliams. File picture
Comment
Like the famous budget tree, Chalmers can change the story to suit the season
Opinion
Treasurer Jim Chalmers in leadup to Budget. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Michelle Grattan
Opinion
Please, spare us your twilight zone page rage
Jenna Price
Practise censorship on yourself if you must, not others. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
We must do more to champion women in construction
Murray Vitlich
Picture by Anna Warr
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Janet Stone • 2hrs ago
A tour of Bridgerton's filming locations - just in time for season three
Mark Dapin
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This is the reason people keep returning to NSW's Central Coast
Mike Smith
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A stunning resort has just opened on Mexico's Baja California peninsula
Luxury
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Travel Insider
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Akash Arora
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Ute Junker
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Hotel Review
A stunning hotel with water views has opened in the heart of Auckland
Rob McFarland
A stunning hotel with water views has opened in the heart of Auckland
Hungry Traveller
This is the place with the best Korean fried chicken in Seoul
Kristie Kellahan
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Car Expert
Porsche Taycan recalled due to fire risk
Car Expert
Porsche Taycan recalled due to fire risk
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class price and specs
William Stopford
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Derek Fung
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Car Expert
Is it legal for learner drivers to use cruise control?
Matt Campbell
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Car Expert
How AI is being used to commit car insurance fraud
Max Davies
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The Senior
Meet the US quiz master sending shockwaves through The Chase Australia
Brandon Blackwell, aka The Lightning Bolt. Picture supplied
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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
Heavier cattle yarded at Wodonga
More than 3000 cattle were yarded at Wodonga on Thursday. File photo.
Alexandra Bernard • 18m ago
Forestry Corp admits guilt, avoids criminal trial
Tracey Ferrier • 32m ago
Wild Cattle Creek forest is home to a host of native species including endangered greater gliders. (HANDOUT/WWF AUSTRALIA)
Free
AACo celebrates 200 years in style at Beef Australia
Shan Goodwin • 1hr ago
Austrex general manager David Reed and Paradigm Foods general manager Nick Thompson.
Life & Style
Flavour-packed weeknight dinners a cinch with mince
Try Sarah Pound's express family lamb moussaka for dinner tonight. Picture by Mark Roper
Karen Hardy
Advice
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Noel Whittaker
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A time-honoured decorating trend that doesn't have rules
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