Blue Mountains Gazette
Tuesday, 30 April 2024
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Dream team returns to bring Sound of Music to Blue Mountains Theatre
Erin O'Reilly, Alex Cascalini, Milan Aubrecht, Lani Micsko, Sophia Orel, Nuwindi Dayarathna, Melanie McLeod, Harrison Lewis and Niamh Mapledoram will star in The Sound of Music. Picture by Aubtin Namdar
Claryse Prested • 27m ago
'Show and tell' event dispels myths about electric vehicles
The electric vehicle show and tell event at RoseyRavelston Books in Lawson. Picture supplied
2hrs ago
Photos
'The festival is alive': Portland packed with Ironfest promise
Reidun Berntsen
Evonne Clough, Joanne Rapphorst and Kennette Waser. Picture by Reidun Berntsen.
Advocate for fellow survivors of abuse
Jennie Curtin
Blackheath abuse survivor, Margaret Spivey, wants to help others considering legal action. Picture Jennie Curtin
Property
Looking for a quirky reno project? Nissen hut in Hunter Valley could be the one
Jade Lazarevic
16 Deakin Street in Kurri Kurri is listed with a guide of $375,000 to $410,000. Picture supplied
Katoomba playwright tipped for success
John Shand
Danielle Davy (Esmeralda), Ron Litman (Valentino), Robert Sheire (Joe), and Stacy Whittle (Mary) in The Last Drop. Picture by Jae Yi Photography
'I shed tears': Performing glory days appear gone for The Clarendon
The Clarendon before renovations.
Jennie Curtin
Net zero plan: Have your say
Attendees of the community net zero workshop. Picture supplied
Summit Gear cracks US market
Promotional shot of the new Whippa label equipment. Pictures supplied
Jennie Curtin
Darling Causeway traffic changes
Darling Causeway traffic changes
Screen actor Christian Ravello swaps to behind-the-scenes for upcoming Paris Olympics
Tom Walker
Christian Ravello, at the Tokyo Olympics, seeing what it's like to be 'on the ropes' in the boxing ring. Picture supplied
'Gratitude seat' in Mt Tomah
Mt Tomah and Berambing community members gather at the 'gratitude seat'. Picture supplied
Australia will send $100m in weapons and combat tools to support Ukraine
Defence Minister Richard Marles toured Ukrainian defence sites on Saturday. Picture supplied
New assistance comes amid 'unrelenting' Russian attacks.
Bageshri Savyasachi
Landslip repair work underway at Mitchells Pass, Glenbrook
The landslip at Mitchells Pass, Glenbrook. Picture supplied
Australia will send $100m in weapons and combat tools to support Ukraine
New assistance comes amid 'unrelenting' Russian attacks.
Bageshri Savyasachi
Defence Minister Richard Marles toured Ukrainian defence sites on Saturday. Picture supplied
Forestry Corp compliance squad sets sights on protests
Tracey Ferrier • 6m ago
Conservationists are concerned that a new compliance squad plans to shut down logging protests. (HANDOUT/LUCA LAMONT)

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Blue Mountains Gazette
Dream team returns to bring Sound of Music to Blue Mountains Theatre
Claryse Prested • 27m ago
Erin O'Reilly, Alex Cascalini, Milan Aubrecht, Lani Micsko, Sophia Orel, Nuwindi Dayarathna, Melanie McLeod, Harrison Lewis and Niamh Mapledoram will star in The Sound of Music. Picture by Aubtin Namdar
'Show and tell' event dispels myths about electric vehicles
2hrs ago
The electric vehicle show and tell event at RoseyRavelston Books in Lawson. Picture supplied
Photos
'The festival is alive': Portland packed with Ironfest promise
Reidun Berntsen
Evonne Clough, Joanne Rapphorst and Kennette Waser. Picture by Reidun Berntsen.
Advocate for fellow survivors of abuse
Jennie Curtin
Blackheath abuse survivor, Margaret Spivey, wants to help others considering legal action. Picture Jennie Curtin
Katoomba playwright tipped for success
John Shand
Danielle Davy (Esmeralda), Ron Litman (Valentino), Robert Sheire (Joe), and Stacy Whittle (Mary) in The Last Drop. Picture by Jae Yi Photography

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National
Military staff face higher suicide risk: commission
Australian Defence Force members are at an elevated risk of suicide compared to their civilian peers (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Dominic Giannini • 13m ago
LGBTQI reforms bring NSW in line with other states
Samantha Lock • 17m ago
A host of reforms have been introduced in NSW to create more equality for LGBTQI people. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Man charged with murder after 78yo woman's body found
Aaron Bunch • 25m ago
A 54-year-old man has faced court charged with murdering a woman, found dead in suburban Perth. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)
Bonza calls in administrators as passengers hit hotline
Rachael Ward and Cassandra Morgan • 28m ago
The future of regional airline Bonza is in doubt after it cancelled flights around the country. (HANDOUT/BONZA)
Comanchero associate found with $500,000 in cash
Duncan Murray • 33m ago
A Comanchero associate helped two men who killed Rami Iskander in a hail of bullets. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
City see off Jets to reach A-League Women decider
Rhianna Pollicina scores for Melbourne City in the A-League Women semi-final against Newcastle. (Will Murray/AAP PHOTOS)
Anna Harrington
City young gun Galic chasing ALW double, Matildas dream
Anna Harrington
Daniela Galic is eyeing off higher honours after an impressive run with City. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)
Bochum leave drop zone with 3-2 win against Hoffenheim
Bochum's Kevin Stoger netted a brace in their crucial 3-2 win over Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga. (AP PHOTO)
'I want to be that inspiration': Two sports, two medals, and two dreams for Olivia Harris
Tom Walker
Olivia Harris on the netball court. Picture supplied
Teenager Littler silences hostile crowd with PL victory
Jonathan Veal
Luke Littler silenced the boo-brigade on his way to winning the Premier League event in Liverpool. (AP PHOTO)
PropertyView
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
Property
Australia's best investment suburbs for under $600k
Jemimah Clegg
More than half of the 110 suburbs and towns highlighted as strong investment prospects had median house or unit prices of less than $600,000. Pic: Supplied
Property
'Future proofing': single car garage with power sells for $500k for EV use
Melissa Kehagias
The garage comes with a roller door - that rolls up, and rolls down. Not bad for $500,000. Pic: Supplied
What's On
Dream team returns to bring Sound of Music to Blue Mountains Theatre
Erin O'Reilly, Alex Cascalini, Milan Aubrecht, Lani Micsko, Sophia Orel, Nuwindi Dayarathna, Melanie McLeod, Harrison Lewis and Niamh Mapledoram will star in The Sound of Music. Picture by Aubtin Namdar
Claryse Prested • 27m ago
A taste of paradise for Australia's unsung heroes
Anna Houlahan • 2hrs ago
Australian band Sheppard closed the floating music festival. Picture supplied
Depardieu to be tried in October over alleged assaults
Allegations levelled against actor Gerard Depardieu have divided French society. (AP PHOTO)
Katoomba playwright tipped for success
John Shand
Danielle Davy (Esmeralda), Ron Litman (Valentino), Robert Sheire (Joe), and Stacy Whittle (Mary) in The Last Drop. Picture by Jae Yi Photography
Start me up: Rolling Stones open US tour in Texas
Arathy Somasekhar
The Rolling Stones have opened their Hackney Diamonds US tour with a stadium show in Houston, Texas. (AP PHOTO)
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Livestock is the second highest killer on farms - keep yourself and others safe in the yards
Almurta cattle farmer Peter Miller. Picture supplied
6 reasons why you should consider giving up on being a girl boss
Picture by Shutterstock
Remote working allows for greater activation of regional talent
A survey conducted by GetApp revealed an overwhelming preference for remote work. Picture by Shutterstock
Ultrasafe adsorbs the most chemicals
Ultrasafe filters containing ADXORBR Activated Carbon performed up to 11 times better than other filters tested. Picture supplied
A celestial ballet for the ages
Emma Brown
The polar lights in Norway. Picture Shutterstock
Community
Award-winning poet at Blue Mountains Writers' meeting
Award winning poet Jan O'Loughlin. Picture supplied
2hrs ago
'Show and tell' event dispels myths about electric vehicles
2hrs ago
The electric vehicle show and tell event at RoseyRavelston Books in Lawson. Picture supplied
'One of the most remarkable sights in Australia': Insight into library's Tasman Map
The Tasman Map in the entry foyer of the State Library of NSW. Picture supplied
'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
A trivia night for the Springwood East Timor Support Group. Picture supplied
Photos and Video
Dream team returns to bring Sound of Music to Blue Mountains Theatre
Erin O'Reilly, Alex Cascalini, Milan Aubrecht, Lani Micsko, Sophia Orel, Nuwindi Dayarathna, Melanie McLeod, Harrison Lewis and Niamh Mapledoram will star in The Sound of Music. Picture by Aubtin Namdar
Claryse Prested • 27m ago
'Show and tell' event dispels myths about electric vehicles
2hrs ago
The electric vehicle show and tell event at RoseyRavelston Books in Lawson. Picture supplied
Kids Health Crisis
'Early intervention delivers enormous benefits': MP backs kids' clinic call
Taylor Dodge • 2hrs ago
Member for Wagga Joe McGirr is throwing his support behind Royal Far West's call for the state government to fund a paediatric clinic in Wagga. Picture by Tom Dennis
A taste of paradise for Australia's unsung heroes
Anna Houlahan • 2hrs ago
Australian band Sheppard closed the floating music festival. Picture supplied
PM should apologise for rally 'mistake': Dutton
Dana Daniel
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, left, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Pictures by Elesa Kurtz, Keegan Carroll
Comment
Imagine that, a world with impeccable manners
Opinion
Parks are much quieter in Japan. Picture Shutterstock
John Hanscombe
Opinion
Liberal democracies will endure, regardless of what Trump does
Crispin Hull
Donald Trump is on trial in a Manhattan court. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
Where o where have all the electric vehicles gone?
Jenna Price
Electric vehicles have been around for a while, but legacy brands continue to drag their feet on them. Picture Shutterstock
Explore
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Great Barrier Reef hosts first musical festival for Australian heroes
Australian band Sheppard closed the floating music festival. Picture supplied
Anna Houlahan • 44m ago
Starry nights: Our pick of the eight best hotels of Melbourne
Akash Arora • 1hr ago
Clockwise from far left: The Interlude; Le Meridien; the Lyall; the Ritz-Carlton; Adina Apartment Hotel on Flinders.
Feel the magic of Mudgee at these just-launched eco tents
Feel the magic of Mudgee at these just-launched eco tents
From disrepair to utterly divine: A forsaken hotel shines again
Hotel Review
From disrepair to utterly divine: A forsaken hotel shines again
Emily McAuliffe
Travel Insider
Carry-on luggage rules you don't know about: An insider guide
Mark Dapin
Carry-on luggage rules you don't know about: An insider guide
Visit this laidback nook of France as part of a luxury cruise
Visit this laidback nook of France as part of a luxury cruise
Adventure
Found! Australia's most beautiful islands with surprises at every turn
Bonita Grima
An aerial view of Direction Island.
Sydney confidential: The hottest new restaurant and bar openings
Akash Arora
Sydney confidential: The hottest new restaurant and bar openings
Car Expert
2025 MG Cyberster: UK pricing points to premium Australian sticker
Car Expert
2025 MG Cyberster: UK pricing points to premium Australian sticker
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
Driver with rare auto-brewery disease acquitted of drink-driving
James Wong
Driver with rare auto-brewery disease acquitted of drink-driving
Car Expert
Chery and Jaecoo unveil three new plug-in hybrid SUVs
Jordan Mulach
Chery and Jaecoo unveil three new plug-in hybrid SUVs
Car Expert
Tesla Cybertruck arrives in Australia
Jordan Mulach
Tesla Cybertruck arrives in Australia
Car Expert
2025 Genesis Electrified G80: Refreshed EV sedan revealed with hot Magma model
William Stopford
2025 Genesis Electrified G80: Refreshed EV sedan revealed with hot Magma model
The Senior
Meet the US quiz master sending shockwaves through The Chase Australia
Brandon Blackwell, aka The Lightning Bolt. Picture supplied
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
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
Shock as no animal welfare concerns found at alleged illegal Wagga knackery
RSPCA NSW chief executive Steve Coleman says the RSPCA found no animal welfare concerns at a property near Wagga at the centre of allegations of hundreds of horse deaths. Picture contributed
Andrew Mangelsdorf • 1hr ago
Productive Riverina properties sell for more than expected price
Mark Phelps • 2hrs ago
Woorilla is a 9573 hectare aggregation comprising of three properties on NSW's famed Riverina Plains. Picture supplied
Wollombi sale reveals ongoing strong demand for blue ribbon farms
Mark Phelps
Wollombi has sold under the hammer for $3.22 million, reflecting the ongoing strong demand for blue ribbon farming operations. Picture supplied
Life & Style
Questions to ask yourself when you are considering retirement
Advice
Questions to ask yourself when you are considering retirement
Noel Whittaker
Compounding returns: the exponential wealth maker
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg
Should I invest directly, or try a managed fund?
The wedge-shaped weekender making use of an odd block
This corner of the house is quite abstract, giving the appearance of a solid concrete structure where new and existing foliage can cast shadows. Pictures by Brett Boardman