Blue Mountains Gazette
Friday, 3 May 2024
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Hazelbrook couple launch distillery with a sugar-free liqueur for their epileptic daughter
Karen and Tony Kustro, founders of Blue Mountains Liquor Company. Picture by Tom Walker
Tom Walker
Looking for love: Ellen Dunger's unexpected entry to Farmer Wants a Wife
Blue Mountains born and raised Ellen Dunger will be one of the ladies entering mid-season of Farmer Wants a Wife Australia. Picture by Sarah Sullivan Photography
Finn Coleman
'Incredible take-up has blown me away': Blue Mountains residents take recycling to new heights
Bales of textiles ready for recycling. Picture supplied
Exclusive
Revealed: the worst local government locations for domestic violence
Carla Mascarenhas
Molly Ticehurst's death in Forbes sparked calls for action on addressing domestic violence in regional NSW. Picture supplied
Property
Why the skyrocketing cost to build a new home is not coming down soon
Jemimah Clegg • 1hr ago
In the past two years, established house prices increased by 8 per cent while construction costs jumped 18.3 per cent. Pic: Shutterstock
'Men need to change': Council rises against gendered violence as federal government brings nearly $1b to table
Tom Walker
A national cabinet meeting discussed ways to address violence against women. Picture Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS
'Let's celebrate our local legends': Nominate someone for Blue Mountains Local Citizen of Year Awards
2023 Local Citizens of the Year Award recipients, from left, Tracy Burgess, Kylie Camilleri and Kevin Searle of WIRES, Morna Colbran, Raymond Wiles OAM, and Jason Camilleri of WIRES.
Wandering with purpose: The pivotal plant work of 'The Random Meanderers'
Tom Walker
The Random Meanderers in West Glenbrook Nature Reserve. Picture supplied
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
'Show and tell' event dispels myths about electric vehicles
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
Danielle Davy (Esmeralda), Ron Litman (Valentino), Robert Sheire (Joe), and Stacy Whittle (Mary) in The Last Drop. Picture by Jae Yi Photography
John Shand
'I shed tears': Performing glory days appear gone for The Clarendon
Jennie Curtin
The Clarendon before renovations.
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
'Data transparency for road funding': Minister offers ultimatum to states
Ben Silvester • 6m ago
Australia suffered its most road deaths in five years in 2023, with Victoria recording its worst road toll in 15 years and NSW accounting for the biggest spike in fatalities of any state.

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Blue Mountains Gazette
Hazelbrook couple launch distillery with a sugar-free liqueur for their epileptic daughter
Tom Walker
Karen and Tony Kustro, founders of Blue Mountains Liquor Company. Picture by Tom Walker
Looking for love: Ellen Dunger's unexpected entry to Farmer Wants a Wife
Finn Coleman
Blue Mountains born and raised Ellen Dunger will be one of the ladies entering mid-season of Farmer Wants a Wife Australia. Picture by Sarah Sullivan Photography
'Incredible take-up has blown me away': Blue Mountains residents take recycling to new heights
Bales of textiles ready for recycling. Picture supplied
Exclusive
Revealed: the worst local government locations for domestic violence
Carla Mascarenhas
Molly Ticehurst's death in Forbes sparked calls for action on addressing domestic violence in regional NSW. Picture supplied
'Men need to change': Council rises against gendered violence as federal government brings nearly $1b to table
Tom Walker
A national cabinet meeting discussed ways to address violence against women. Picture Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS

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National
Second chance for tower residents after case dismissed
Barry Berih, with lawyer Louisa Bassini, said the tower residents would keep fighting. (Cassandra Morgan/AAP PHOTOS)
Cassandra Morgan • 18m ago
Heavy rainfall across parts of NSW expected
Carla Mascarenhas • 25m ago
Bureau of Meteorology senior meterologist Angus Hines says it is going to be a wet weekend. Picture: BOM/NSW SES
Irish trio fronts court over $1m burglary ring
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Unchecked urban sprawl is eating our food bowl
Adrian Black • 35m ago
There are fears Victoria's agricultural potential is being hampered by an ad-hoc planning framework. (HANDOUT/CAROLINE DUNCAN PHOTOGRAPHY)
Japan-bought patrol ship to ramp up anti-whaling fight
Ethan James • 46m ago
An ex-Japanese fisheries patrol ship will be used to combat illegal whaling in the Southern Ocean. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Terry's passing was a sad loss for all
Terry Hill at Dapto last year for the launch of the Megastar. Picture supplied
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Chasing riches with a $1 wine
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Sandro Bechini (left) with Valpolicella and trainer Tony Zammit after a feature race win at Wentworth Park. Photo Lachlan Naidu
City see off Jets to reach A-League Women decider
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City young gun Galic chasing ALW double, Matildas dream
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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
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PropertyView
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 • 1hr ago
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
Commuter towns push regional property price growth to outstrip capital cities
Property
Regional markets are once again starting to out-perform the capital cities. Pic: Shutterstock
Jemimah Clegg
How a bushland retreat was created in the city
Melissa Kehagias
The peaceful retreat with river frontage is much sought after. Pic: Supplied
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
What's On
John Cleese brings Fawlty Towers to London's West End
A stage version of John Cleese's classic TV show Fawlty Towers is set to open in London. (AP PHOTO)
Natasha Mulenga
Britney reaches divorce settlement, third marriage ends
Andrew Dalton
Britney Spears and her third husband Sam Asghari are officially divorced. (AP PHOTO)
Kevin Spacey slams UK TV channel over new documentary
Hannah Roberts
Kevin Spacey was one of Hollywood's most recognised faces until allegations of sexual misconduct. (AP PHOTO)
Love leaves a permanent mark for author of The Tattooist Of Auschwitz
Josh Leeson
Anna Prchniak as Gita Fuhrmannova and Jonah Hauer-King as Lale Sokolov in The Tattooist of Auschwitz. Picture Stan
Court back Italy's bid to seize statue from US museum
Nicole Winfield
Victorious Youth, dating from 300 BC to 100 BC, is one of the highlights of the Getty collection. (AP PHOTO)
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Community
'Let's celebrate our local legends': Nominate someone for Blue Mountains Local Citizen of Year Awards
2023 Local Citizens of the Year Award recipients, from left, Tracy Burgess, Kylie Camilleri and Kevin Searle of WIRES, Morna Colbran, Raymond Wiles OAM, and Jason Camilleri of WIRES.
Award-winning poet at Blue Mountains Writers' meeting
Award winning poet Jan O'Loughlin. Picture supplied
'Show and tell' event dispels myths about electric vehicles
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
Photos and Video
'Data transparency for road funding': Minister offers ultimatum to states
Australia suffered its most road deaths in five years in 2023, with Victoria recording its worst road toll in 15 years and NSW accounting for the biggest spike in fatalities of any state.
Ben Silvester • 6m ago
Heavy rainfall across parts of NSW expected
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Bureau of Meteorology senior meterologist Angus Hines says it is going to be a wet weekend. Picture: BOM/NSW SES
Cocaine disguised as frozen chickens lands former lawyer in court
Anna Houlahan
Van allegedly carrying frozen chickens and cocaine (left) and former lawyer Michael Bosscher (right). Picture supplied/AAP
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Man arrested over 60 alleged burglaries in Melbourne. Picture supplied
NSW emergency DV package looming
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NSW Deputy Premier Prue Car. Picture: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
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No rest for James Cook, our favourite scapegoat
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Opinion
The sexual violence progressives selectively ignore
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A pro-Israel rally at the ANU. Police are between the two groups. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Opinion
We used to learn about sex on the job, so to speak. Now things are quite different
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Rental cars versus car loans: A guide for non-residents and visa holders
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Anna McGuinness Anna Houlahan
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Enduring Powers of Attorney review aims to reduce financial elder abuse
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New swing suits veterans golfer Rita to a tee
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Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
The Land
Recent rain boosts confidence at Tamworth store cattle sale
Agent Phillip Hetherington with Phillip Dempsey, Dempsey Pastoral Company, Nundle, and his lead pen of steers weighing about 260 kilograms that made $1240 a head at Tamworth store sale on Friday. Picture by Michelle Mawhinney, Tamworth Livestock Selling Agents Association.
Karen Bailey • 15m ago
Steers dominate Bega's 1600 head store cattle sale yarding
Elka Devney • 30m ago
Vendor Barry Hergenhan, Numbugga, sold 17, 360kg, Angus steers, for $1110 a head at Bega on Thursday. Picture by Jason Gannon.
Beekeepers face levy hike to pay back Varroa response
Samantha Townsend • 42m ago
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Questions to ask yourself when you are considering retirement
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The wedge-shaped weekender making use of an odd block
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