Blue Mountains Gazette
Friday, 19 April 2024
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Breaking
Megalong Road reopens following damaging landslide
The reopened Megalong Road on Friday, April 19. Picture Blue Mountains City Council
Jennie Curtin
Glenbrook athlete outruns Olympian for record-breaking win at track championships
800m: Luke Boyes (right) leads, followed by OIympian Peter Bol (centre) and Peyton Craig (left). Picture by Natalie Wong, IG: @beyond_theroad_
Tom Walker
Federal road funding redirected to Megalong Valley and Railway Parade
Damage from the landslide on Megalong Road on April 5, 2024. Picture Blue Mountains City Council
'People have accepted us': Ayaka Thompson brings Japan to the Blue Mountains
Tom Walker
Ayaka Thompson (left) with her husband Andrew (right) and their two children, Sakura and Seiya. Picture 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
Blue Mountains City Council engages businesses on Blaxland's change-filled future
Tom Walker
There's a lot on the cards for the future of Blaxland and its businesses. Picture by Tom Walker
Top needs for good health as new planning underway
Dr Stavros Prineas, chairman of the hospital medical board, at the banner outside the hospital. File picture
Jennie Curtin
From Burning Man to Blue Mountains: Globetrotting musician Dysphemic's casual co-working group
Tom Walker
Julian Treweeke, artist name Dysphemic, making beats in the Blue Mountains bush. Picture supplied
What's in a name? Thirteen new localities proposed for Blue Mountains National Park
Govetts Leap at Blackheath. File picture
'Keeping together is keeping us going': No quick solution in Megalong Valley
Jennie Curtin
The state of Megalong Road over the weekend. Picture Trish Doyle Facebook page
Road changes in Upper Mountains
Mount York near Mt Victoria. File picture
Another weather disaster closes Jenolan Caves for school holidays
Reidun Berntsen
Some of the damage as a result of over 230 millimetres of rain in the Jenolan Caves area. Picture from Paul Toole MP Facebook page.
Perrys Lookdown upgrades complete, but campsite remains closed
Perrys Lookdown in Blackheath has been upgraded. Picture NPWS
Staff Reporters
'Devastating' housing reforms
'Devastating' housing reforms
Immigrant charged after ankle bracelet goes flat
Melissa Meehan • 30m ago
The AFP has charged a Sudanese man for letting his electronic monitoring device go flat. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)
Terrorism-accused boy has mental health history: lawyer
Jack Gramenz, Sam McKeith and Samantha Lock • 37m ago
A boy accused of terrorism at a Sydney church has a history of poor mental health, his lawyer says. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

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Breaking
Megalong Road reopens following damaging landslide
Jennie Curtin
The reopened Megalong Road on Friday, April 19. Picture Blue Mountains City Council
Glenbrook athlete outruns Olympian for record-breaking win at track championships
Tom Walker
800m: Luke Boyes (right) leads, followed by OIympian Peter Bol (centre) and Peyton Craig (left). Picture by Natalie Wong, IG: @beyond_theroad_
Federal road funding redirected to Megalong Valley and Railway Parade
Damage from the landslide on Megalong Road on April 5, 2024. Picture Blue Mountains City Council
'People have accepted us': Ayaka Thompson brings Japan to the Blue Mountains
Tom Walker
Ayaka Thompson (left) with her husband Andrew (right) and their two children, Sakura and Seiya. Picture supplied
Blue Mountains City Council engages businesses on Blaxland's change-filled future
Tom Walker
There's a lot on the cards for the future of Blaxland and its businesses. Picture by Tom Walker

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National
Goalie fails in COVID-19 wages claim from A-League team
Former Western Sydney Wanderers goalkeeper Daniel Lopar has lost his legal bid against the club. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
Melissa Woods • 54m ago
Public housing tenants fight to end no-grounds eviction
Aaron Bunch • 1hr ago
Two Indigenous public housing tenants have launched legal challenges over their evictions. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)
Push for tough vaping laws amid 'prohibition' concerns
Savannah Meacham and Laine Clark • 1hr ago
National data has revealed one in six high school students recently vaped. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)
Autopsy fails to shed light on retreat drink death
Melissa Meehan • 1hr ago
Police are investigating the woman's death at a health retreat in Victorian country town Clunes. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Fire ants found for first time in Murray Darling Basin
Tracey Ferrier • 1hr ago
Authorities have confirmed a new detection of fire ants at Oakey, in Queensland. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Glenbrook athlete outruns Olympian for record-breaking win at track championships
800m: Luke Boyes (right) leads, followed by OIympian Peter Bol (centre) and Peyton Craig (left). Picture by Natalie Wong, IG: @beyond_theroad_
Tom Walker
Greyhound news from around the NSW regions, April 19
Peter Lagogiane with Nad Al Sheba who is his runner in the Ladbrokes Golden Easter Egg Final at Wentworth Park. Picture supplied
There's never such a thing as a certainty in any racing
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Smiles everywhere at Adoption Day
Michael Cowley
Jo Cunningham and her daughter Abbie with their new family member Jai. Picture Ross Schultz. Picture supplied
Oarsome rowers: Blaxland High School students claim eight medals at championships
Emily Boyes and Viti Young with trophies from the NSW Combined High Schools championships. Picture supplied
PropertyView
Australia's best investment suburbs for under $600k
Property
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
Jemimah Clegg
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
Property
'Funky': Tina Arena impressed by makeover of her former home now for sale
Melissa Kehagias
The Glass House has had extensive renovations since Arena sold it in 2017 for $1.63 million. Pic: Supplied
'It's not feasible': Housing costs hit a record high
Property
The amount Australians spend on housing costs has hit a record high. Pic: Shutterstock
Jemimah Clegg
Property
Move over mid-century modern, 1970s architecture makes a groovy comeback
Melissa Kehagias
Forget Mid-Century, '70s style interiors such as in this Hurstbridge home is back in favour. Pic: Supplied
Property
Real Housewife of Melbourne Kyla Kirkpatrick is selling her luxury estate
Jemimah Clegg
Kyla Kirkpatrick bought the home in 2021 for $1.5 million, records show, after a deal to buy a chateau in France fell through. Pic: Supplied
What's On
Swift surprises fans with secret 'double album'
Taylor Swift's latest album appeared to be leaked online 24 hours before its scheduled release. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Naomi Clarke, Ellie Iorizzo and Laura Harding • 2hrs ago
Allman Brothers Band guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80
Hannah Roberts
Dickey Betts, a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, has died aged 80. (AP PHOTO)
Long-lost model of Star Trek's Enterprise returned home
By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press
The lost first model of the USS Enterprise has been returned to the son of creator Gene Roddenberry. (AP PHOTO)
Stars to honour Nicole Kidman for top US film award
Ellie Iorizzo
Nicole Kidman is set to become the first Australian to receive the AFI Life Achievement Award. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Phoenix Choir's French afternoon
Soprano Susannah Lawergren will perform with Phoenix Choir on April 27. Picture supplied
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Remote working allows for greater activation of regional talent
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Emma Brown
The polar lights in Norway. Picture Shutterstock
Improving health and wellbeing for cats (and their humans) with the latest automatic litter tray
Elizabeth Habermann
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Does moving overseas affect super?
Italy is on the list of the most popular destinations Australians are choosing to make their home after they retire. Picture Shutterstock
Community
Compassionate Communities event held in Springwood
Compassionate Communities event held in Springwood
How to listen, how to ask
How to listen, how to ask
Intensive journal workshop
Workshop leader Kate Scholl.
TEDx is coming to Springwood - and applications are open
Staff Reporters
Hub program leader Louise Hales, programs co-ordinator Yvonne Hellmers and TEDx organiser Niall Clerkin outside the Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub in Springwood. Picture by Damien Madigan
Permaculture intro session
A permaculture garden and, at right, teachers Jen Hall, Jed Walker and Ryan Hoang.
Photos and Video
'We can't get those two men out of our minds': the alleged Paddington murders
In Depth
Jesse Baird (left) and Luke Davies at a Pink concert the day before they died. Picture: Instagram
Carla Mascarenhas
'Opportunistic thief' steals 100 Indigenous Australian artefacts
Anna Houlahan
A man is spotted on a security camera at the entrance to the business that was allegedly robbed. Picture supplied
Real Australia
'The world is good': This week I saw the silver lining
Ayden Dawkins
Mourners use phone lights and candles in Ballarat after the murders of three women. Picture by Lachlan Bence
Youth gangs' alleged weapon supplier arrested over machete sales
Anna Houlahan
Armed police officers. Picture Sitthixay Ditthavong
'Pretty nervous': Aussie caught in Dubai storms
Ben Carr
Samara Low with baby nephew Atlas after arriving in London in the early hours. Picture supplied
Comment
'The world is good': This week I saw the silver lining
Real Australia
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Ayden Dawkins
Opinion
It's time to start invoicing the foolish
Garry Linnell
Given its prevalence, stupidity may be the building block of the universe. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
Ethnic tensions will complicate the Albanese government's multicultural policy reform
Michelle Grattan
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was delivering a sermon when he was allegedly attacked at Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley on April 15. Picture by Christ The Good Shepherd Church
Explore
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Hotel Review
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Crystalbrook, Byron Bay. Picture supplied
Unforgettable moments you can only have at this South African game reserve
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Akash Arora
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Cruising
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Kristie Kellahan
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Car Expert
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The Senior
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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
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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
Trick Star shines at Limousin National Show and Sale
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Helen Decosta • 19m ago
Grafton stores sell firm
Jamie Brown • 1hr ago
Vendors of the week were Junction Hill producers G and J Johnson who sold steer calves with black Limousin blood, 301 kg for 338c/kg or $1018. Photo supplied.
A cowgirl's dream: Whitney Spicer's 'Further West' exhibition rides into town
Elka Devney • 1hr ago
The walls of Jumbled, Orange, will feature at least 25 pieces by the incredible artist Whitney Spicer, Manildra, in May. Picture by Pip Brett.
Life & Style
Collector joy as Aussies cash in on retro collectibles
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Carla Mascarenhas
I have a perfectly fine oven, do I really need an air fryer?
Karen Hardy
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Coles, Woolworths bosses reveal stance on pricing
Andrew Brown
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