Blue Mountains Gazette
Tuesday, 14 May 2024
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Our People
Allie Pepper makes history: Trailblazing climber summits without bottled oxygen
Allie Pepper on Mt Annapurna. She has since successfully summitted Mount Makalu. completing four of the 14 summits. Picture by Nima Sherpa
B C Lewis • 2hrs ago
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
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 $240,000 for seating upgrade at Wentworth Falls School of Arts
Tom Walker
Blue Mountains Artfest at Wentworth Falls School of Arts last year. File picture
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
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
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)
'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
Jennie Curtin
Kim Grace outside the ANZ Katoomba branch, which will close in October. Picture supplied
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
On the map: Historic landmark in Lawson up for national gong
B C Lewis
Lawson's restored Map of Australia and water feature has now been shortlisted for National Trust Heritage Award. Picture supplied
Antiques Roadshow star to give talk
Andy McConnell will give a talk at Wentworth Falls. Picture supplied
Summit Gear launches Whippa at Cultural Centre
B C Lewis
David King did the evening's Welcome to Country and is pictured alongside Mayor Mark Greenhill. Both spoke of the talent of the Summit Gear business. All pictures B C Lewis.
Analysis
Why are auroras so hard to predict? And when can we expect more?
Brett Carter, Hannah Schunker • 9m ago
Aurora Australis was visible from parts of Australia this week. Picture Shutterstock
Police appeal for help as second car believed to be involved in fatal crash
Staff Reporters • 1hr ago
Investigators are appealing for information as a homicide investigation is launched following a fatal crash near Wardell earlier this year. Picture by NSW Police

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Blue Mountains Gazette
Our People
Allie Pepper makes history: Trailblazing climber summits without bottled oxygen
B C Lewis • 2hrs ago
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
Tom Walker
Adam Cousins and Kirsten Mulholland, owners of Mount Vic Flicks. File picture
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 $240,000 for seating upgrade at Wentworth Falls School of Arts
Tom Walker
Blue Mountains Artfest at Wentworth Falls School of Arts last year. File picture
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.

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National
'Disgraceful' vandals damage China museum artefacts
Police are seeking two people over damage to paintings and statues at Bendigo's Golden Dragon Museum (Supplied by Victoria Police/AAP PHOTOS)
Adrian Black • 1hr ago
Aussie internet cop can't police the global web: judge
Jack Gramenz • 1hr ago
Extending an injunction on X would likely be ignored or disparaged in other countries, a judge said. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
'Humanity stood tall': Tribute paid to six murdered
Dominic Giannini • 1hr ago
Anthony Albanese has led a condolence motion for the victims of the Bondi Junction stabbing. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Morrison's replacement takes up mantle in parliament
Dominic Giannini • 1hr ago
Simon Kennedy was elected to Scott Morrison's seat of Cook in Sydney's south in April. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Accused war criminal's fate delayed by reams of docs
Belad Al-Karkhey • 1hr ago
An ex-SAS soldier allegedly shot an Afghan man while he was on his back with hands and knees raised. (HANDOUT/AUSTRALIAN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE)
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
Historic Church and renovated Sunday School hall listed for $650k
The renovated former church hall at 126 Mayne Street in Murrurundi is listed with a guide of $650,000. Picture supplied
Jade Lazarevic
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
Martin Kelly
Median capital city house prices are now 45 per cent greater than apartments. Pic: Shutterstock
Rates on hold: here's what you need to know about it if you have a mortgage
Property
The RBA governor Michele Bullock announced that the cash rate has been held in May.. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Jen Melocco
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
Property
Why the skyrocketing cost to build a new home is not coming down soon
Jemimah Clegg
In the past two years, established house prices increased by 8 per cent while construction costs jumped 18.3 per cent. Pic: Shutterstock
What's On
'Downton Abbey' to return with a third movie
A third Downton Abbey movie is in the works. (AP PHOTO)
Marie-Louise Gumuchian
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)
Seinfeld speech prompts uni walkout over Israel support
Dozens of students walked out of a speech by Jerry Seinfeld over the comedian's support of Israel. (AP PHOTO)
Cannes to unfurl with Megalopolis and new Mad Max film
Workers set up the poster for the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival on the Palais des Festivals. (EPA PHOTO)
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What does Mum really want for Mother's Day?
Miranda Aitken
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The highs and lows as you go top to tail
Emma Brown
Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
A veritable kaleidoscope of colours and experiences
Emma Brown
Colourful houses Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Picture Shutterstock
How should I budget for my retirement?
Having the comfortable retirement you dream about takes some careful plannng to achieve. Picture Shutterstock
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
Why are auroras so hard to predict? And when can we expect more?
Analysis
Aurora Australis was visible from parts of Australia this week. Picture Shutterstock
Brett Carter, Hannah Schunker • 9m ago
Police appeal for help as second car believed to be involved in fatal crash
Staff Reporters • 1hr ago
Investigators are appealing for information as a homicide investigation is launched following a fatal crash near Wardell earlier this year. Picture by NSW Police
Our People
Allie Pepper makes history: Trailblazing climber summits without bottled oxygen
B C Lewis • 2hrs ago
Allie Pepper on Mt Annapurna. She has since successfully summitted Mount Makalu. completing four of the 14 summits. Picture by Nima Sherpa
Noumea flights grounded over riots, caution urged for travellers
Anna Houlahan
Fires rage in Noumea (left) New Caledonia from the air. Pictures Max Tredan/Darren Pateman
Kids Health Crisis
Donato believes 'united' MPs can 'put a spotlight' on kids health crisis
Independent MPs want commitments during health minister meeting.
Riley Krause Andrew Mangelsdorf
Orange MP Phil Donato spoke about the push for better paediatric care in regional NSW ahead of a meeting with health minister Ryan Park. Picture by Jude Keogh
Comment
You'd be daft to open a restaurant these days
Opinion
No one likes bill shock from weekend surcharges on menus. Picture Shutterstock
John Hanscombe
Opinion
Let's try the cheapest and easiest way to help those on income support
Zoë Wundenberg
Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Real Australia
Hey mum, cut yourself some slack, you're doing okay
Karen Hardy
Mothering when the kids are all grown up. Picture Shutterstock
Explore
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We're calling it: Melbourne's best new restaurants and bars
Akash Arora
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Luxury
Go back in time in Kyoto at this exceptional new luxury hotel
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Beyond Paris: Visit the French city Vincent van Gogh fell in love with
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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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World first: This incredible town in New Zealand is about to go carbon-zero
Craig Tansley
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Luxury
Wild encounters: We're taking the lid off Sri Lanka's best-kept secret
Natascha Mirosch
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Car Expert
Is it illegal to change the colour of your car?
Car Expert
Is it illegal to change the colour of your car?
Matt Campbell • 32m ago
Car Expert
Victoria rolls out digital licences statewide, but they're not for everyone yet
William Stopford • 1hr ago
Victoria rolls out digital licences statewide, but they're not for everyone yet
Car Expert
Jaguar is finally set to reveal the first car in its EV transformation
William Stopford • 1hr ago
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Mercedes-Benz Australia gets new boss
Jordan Mulach • 2hrs ago
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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
'My chance to say his name': Savannah Pollard shares her story of loss
Savannah Pollard, Dubbo, with her five-month-old son Darcy. Picture by Belinda Soole
Savannah Pollard shares her story of losing one twin baby.
Orlander Ruming • 31m ago
Never too old, or young to plant trees
1hr ago
One of many thousands of trees planted on Crookwell-district property. Photo: supplied
Date set for Northern Tablelands by-election, parties mull candidates
Lydia Roberts • 1hr ago
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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
Jessica Belzycki
Real Australia
Hey mum, cut yourself some slack, you're doing okay
Karen Hardy
Mothering when the kids are all grown up. Picture Shutterstock
Aussies are battling to cut the clutter
Linley Wilkie
Aussies are battling to cut the clutter