Blue Mountains Gazette
Monday, 29 April 2024
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Katoomba playwright tipped for success
Danielle Davy (Esmeralda), Ron Litman (Valentino), Robert Sheire (Joe), and Stacy Whittle (Mary) in The Last Drop. Picture by Jae Yi Photography
John Shand • 1hr ago
'I shed tears': Performing glory days appear gone for The Clarendon
The Clarendon before renovations.
Jennie Curtin
Summit Gear cracks US market
Jennie Curtin
Promotional shot of the new Whippa label equipment. Pictures supplied
No respite: Government refuses to commit to funding paediatric clinics
Carla Mascarenhas
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park. Picture: AAP
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
Darling Causeway traffic changes
Darling Causeway traffic changes
Screen actor Christian Ravello swaps to behind-the-scenes for upcoming Paris Olympics
Christian Ravello, at the Tokyo Olympics, seeing what it's like to be 'on the ropes' in the boxing ring. Picture supplied
Tom Walker
'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
'Deeply disturbed by Israel's actions': Mountains for Palestine meets with Labor MP
Mountains for Palestine members outside the Lawson office of Macquarie MP Susan Templeman in March, ahead of their meeting with the Labor MP on April 9. Picture supplied
Search for missing woman narrows in on bushland in Oberon region, dog squad on the scene
William Davis
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
Olivia Harris on the netball court. Picture supplied
Tom Walker
Photos
'Service and sacrifice': How we marked Anzac Day in the Blue Mountains
Anzac Day service in Katoomba. Picture by Brigitte Grant Photography
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
New probe into Revelle Balmain mystery
Esther Linder • 10m ago
Revelle Balmain was working as a model and escort when she was last seen on November 5, 1994. (HANDOUT/NSW POLICE)

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Katoomba playwright tipped for success
John Shand • 1hr ago
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
Jennie Curtin
The Clarendon before renovations.
Summit Gear cracks US market
Jennie Curtin
Promotional shot of the new Whippa label equipment. Pictures supplied
No respite: Government refuses to commit to funding paediatric clinics
Carla Mascarenhas
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park. Picture: AAP
Darling Causeway traffic changes
Darling Causeway traffic changes

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'I want to be that inspiration': Two sports, two medals, and two dreams for Olivia Harris
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Olivia Harris on the netball court. Picture supplied
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How a bushland retreat was created in the city
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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
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'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
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Katoomba playwright tipped for success
Danielle Davy (Esmeralda), Ron Litman (Valentino), Robert Sheire (Joe), and Stacy Whittle (Mary) in The Last Drop. Picture by Jae Yi Photography
John Shand • 1hr ago
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Arathy Somasekhar • 1hr ago
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Ellie Iorizzo
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'It was so special to have the little ones involved': Springwood aged care residents mark Anzac Day
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Springwood East Timor Support Group marks 25 years of trivia fundraisers
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The 2023 Springwood Anzac Day march. Picture by Damien Madigan
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Teenager arrested after 10-year-old girl dies in suburban stabbing
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Anna Falkenmire • 1hr ago
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Matthew Kelly • 2hrs ago
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