Blue Mountains Gazette
Friday, 26 April 2024
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Breaking
Search for missing woman narrows in on bushland in Oberon region, dog squad on the scene
Search for missing woman Jessica Zrinski narrows in on bushland. Pictures supplied
William Davis • 2hrs ago
'I want to be that inspiration': Two sports, two medals, and two dreams for Olivia Harris
Olivia Harris on the netball court. Picture supplied
Tom Walker
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
No respite: Government refuses to commit to funding paediatric clinics
Carla Mascarenhas • 1hr ago
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park. Picture: AAP
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
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
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
Tom Walker
Winners of the Golf Day. From left; Scott Lister, Michael Cini, Nick Brown and Glenn Pickham. Picture supplied
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
Councillor Daniel Myles at the Hawkesbury Road entrance to one of the roundabouts connecting Springwood and Winmalee. Picture by Tom Walker
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
Mum 'vindicated' as man committed to face murder trial
Cheryl Goodenough • 13m ago
Alison Russell (right) said she was overjoyed her daughter's accused killer will stand trial. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
WA targets family violence with $96.4m funding package
Aaron Bunch • 14m ago
WA domestic violence response team operations will be expanded to seven days a week. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

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Breaking
Search for missing woman narrows in on bushland in Oberon region, dog squad on the scene
William Davis • 2hrs ago
Search for missing woman Jessica Zrinski narrows in on bushland. Pictures supplied
'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
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
No respite: Government refuses to commit to funding paediatric clinics
Carla Mascarenhas • 1hr ago
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park. Picture: AAP
The Schwartz empire expands with Leura purchase
The Schwartz empire expands with Leura purchase

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National
Chinese spying trial locked in for Sydney businessman
A Sydney businessman accused of helping Chinese spies is set to stand trial in May, 2025. (Keri Megelus/AAP PHOTOS)
Miklos Bolza • 27m ago
Ex-teacher accused of sex with schoolgirl
Anna Falkenmire • 30m ago
A former teacher from All Saints' College senior campus in Maitland had his matter mentioned in court for the first time on April 26. File pictures
Opinion
Punishment after the event rarely works
Greg McIntyre • 36m ago
Research shows locking up children does little to reduce crime. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Ex-speedway racer killed sister's abusive boyfriend
Mark Russell • 40m ago
A man who stabbed his sister's abusive boyfriend three times has pleaded guilty to manslaughter. (Darren Pateman/AAP PHOTOS)
Family violence register push ahead of national rallies
Rachael Ward • 41m ago
Rallies protesting violence against women will be held in nine cities over the weekend. (Darren Pateman/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
'I want to be that inspiration': Two sports, two medals, and two dreams for Olivia Harris
Olivia Harris on the netball court. Picture supplied
Tom Walker
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)
Sparrows Unity Cup puts spotlight on female footballers
Back row, Micheal Kocoski (coach), Tiera Johnston, Cecilia Vagg, Tara Naumann, Courtney Newdick (captain), Kit Carstairs, Sarah Maniscalco, Tani Hoffman, Aleesha Naumann, Amber Bergmann, Sara Johnston (coach). Front row, Maryanne Bouzianis, Aleria Turner, Paris Laurendet, Aisha Turner, Olivia Walsh, Mika Arnaiz, Ashley McLeod. Picture supplied
Palawa King may give Smith another 715 win
Palawa King one of the favourites for the upcoming Ladbrokes 715. Picture supplied
McManus family adopt Pete at Greyhounds As Pets' Adoption Day
Michael Cowley
From the left Adelaide, Eleanor and Dave McManus with their new family member Pete. Photos Ross Schultz
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
Death by Chocolate blends murder mystery with scathing satire in 1980s setting
Michael Niccol as Alfred Mellox and Joel Baltaks as John Stone. Picture by Penny Johnson
17m ago
Montgomery Church
22m ago
Montgomery Church
New York court overturns Weinstein 2020 rape conviction
An appeals court has ordered a new trial for Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction. (AP PHOTO)
Rolling Stones set to play New Orleans jazz festival
Tickets for The Rolling Stones at the New Orleans jazz festival have sold out. (AP PHOTO)
Australian Beach Boys tribute
Tribute show at Blue Mountains Theatre.
Recommended
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
'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
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
Compassionate Communities event held in Springwood
How to listen, how to ask
How to listen, how to ask
Photos and Video
Ex-teacher accused of sex with schoolgirl
A former teacher from All Saints' College senior campus in Maitland had his matter mentioned in court for the first time on April 26. File pictures
Anna Falkenmire • 30m ago
Opinion
Punishment after the event rarely works
Greg McIntyre • 36m ago
Research shows locking up children does little to reduce crime. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Opinion
Social media's destructive side more visible as its muscle grows
Michelle Grattan • 1hr ago
Elon Musk. Picture Shutterstock
Dutton says push to ban stabbing video 'silly'
Anna McGuinness • 1hr ago
Opposition leader Peter Dutton said Australia 'can't be internet police of the world' as the eSafety Commissioner pushes X to remove video of the Wakeley church stabbing. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
No respite: Government refuses to commit to funding paediatric clinics
Carla Mascarenhas • 1hr ago
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park. Picture: AAP
Comment
Punishment after the event rarely works
Opinion
Research shows locking up children does little to reduce crime. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Greg McIntyre • 36m ago
Real Australia
Another woman dead, another man charged with murder
Grace Ryan • 1hr ago
Molly Ticehurst. Picture is supplied
Opinion
Social media's destructive side more visible as its muscle grows
Michelle Grattan • 1hr ago
Elon Musk. Picture Shutterstock
Explore
Book Now
Sydney confidential: The hottest new restaurant and bar openings
Sydney confidential: The hottest new restaurant and bar openings
Akash Arora • 1hr ago
Adventure
Mystical moments: This is Japan but not as you know it
Laura Waters
Mystical moments: This is Japan but not as you know it
Want to taste top-notch tapas? This is the Spanish city to visit
Tim Richards
Want to taste top-notch tapas? This is the Spanish city to visit
The LA neighbourhood where you can live it up like a celebrity
Luxury
The LA neighbourhood where you can live it up like a celebrity
Bronwen Gora
These airlines have just been ranked as the best for Australians
These airlines have just been ranked as the best for Australians
A side serve of sass at Seattle's Pike Place Market
Carrie Hutchinson
A side serve of sass at Seattle's Pike Place Market
Cruising
Hassle-free travel: The incredible places you can visit as part of a cruise
Hassle-free travel: The incredible places you can visit as part of a cruise
Cruising
One of the world's most incredible ships has just arrived in Australia
Jim Kellar
One of the world's most incredible ships has just arrived in Australia
Car Expert
2024 Tesla Model 3 gets another price cut in Australia
Car Expert
2024 Tesla Model 3 gets another price cut in Australia
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
2024 Tesla Model Y price cut again in Australia
Scott Collie
Car Expert
Range Rover Electric: First look at first-ever EV
Scott Collie
Range Rover Electric: First look at first-ever EV
Car Expert
Hyundai Venue deals: Drive-away discounts available in April
Josh Nevett
Hyundai Venue deals: Drive-away discounts available in April
Car Expert
Mercedes-AMG GT coupe packs 600kW plug-in hybrid V8
Jordan Mulach
Mercedes-AMG GT coupe packs 600kW plug-in hybrid V8
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
Be prepared, bird flu could be on the way to Australia
NSW chief veterinary officer Jo Coombe believes vigilance and preparedness will play a vital role in the defence against high pathogenicity avian influenza.
Denis Howard • 1hr ago
Driverless tractors could help close farm labour gap, says industry head
Barry Murphy • 2hrs ago
CNH Industrial Australia and New Zealand managing director Brandon Stannett at the Future Ag Expo. Picture by Barry Murphy
Record numbers of WA cattle are heading east
Brooke Littlewood
Record numbers of WA cattle are heading east
Life & Style
Tips on how to handle your scaly friends to keep them happy and healthy
Advice
Bearded dragons Picture by Mylene
Rspca
Changing your home menu with the seasons
Karen Hardy
Angela Clutton's new book offers some handy lessons on adjusting with the seasons. Pictures supplied
Whip up some Anzac biscuits - do you like them chewy or crunchy?
Karen Hardy
Is there an easier treat to whip than an Anzac biscuit. Picture Shutterstock