Blue Mountains Gazette
Tuesday, 21 May 2024
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'It was pretty incredible': Aussie comedy wins big at 'Sundance of television'
Haris Mirza, Nick Bartlett and Lukas Radovich at the premiere of The Boy Who Was Afraid of Everything at SeriesFest in Denver, Colorado. Picture supplied
Damien Madigan
'It was like a dream': Dim Sim Lim delivers 'wok show' on MasterChef
Vincent Yeow Lim, right, on Master Chef Australia with judges Poh Ling Yeow and Jean-Christophe Novelli. Picture supplied
B C Lewis
Thompson's shoe store heritage facade returned to former glory
Jennie Curtin
The restored facade in Katoomba in May, 2024. Picture supplied
Rainbow flag fills Cultural Centre forecourt for IDAHOBIT
IDAHOBIT Progress Pride flag display at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre forecourt in Katoomba on May 17. Picture by Liam Foster
Property
Holding out for a rate drop before buying? You may be left waiting
Jemimah Clegg
Home owners and first-home buyers who were holding out hope for an interest rate cut this year will need to wait a further 12 months, experts say. Pic: Shutterstock
Buses replace trains Mt Vic to Lithgow
Buses, not trains, from Mt Vic to Lithgow this week. File picture
Michael Dimuantes and Beth McKenzie claim their first UTA100 titles
Michael Dimuantes winning the UTA100 title. Picture by Tim Bardsley-Smith
Blaxland cheerleader and Katoomba dance group both triumph in world events
Jennie Curtin and Tom Walker
The Dance Dymension team with their silver medals. Picture supplied
Councillor Daniel Myles uploads daily videos in fight to solve traffic jams
Left, traffic along the Great Western Highway near the turnoff to Springwood village. Right, Ward 3 Councillor Daniel Myles in one of his recent Facebook videos. Pictures supplied
Tom Walker
Blue Mountains runners take victory in UTA22 at Ultra-Trail Australia
Pat Hennessy on his way to victory in the men's UTA22 race. Picture Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB
Last chance to grab a piece of Leuralla
Leuralla at Leura. File picture
From fire-breathing to Furiosa: Katoomba performer stars in Mad Max movie
Tom Walker
Katoomba resident Nellie Collins, starring as 'The Winchman' in Furiosa, at a red carpet screening for cast and crew. Picture by Sonna Studios
Delays on Hawkesbury Road expected to allow for 'complex' repair work from flooding damage
Delays on Hawkesbury Road expected to allow for 'complex' repair work from flooding damage
'It's awesome, it's unreal': First champions crowned in Ultra-Trail Australia
David Byrne on course at the UTA11 in the Blue Mountains on May 16. Picture by Tim Bardsley-Smith
AI race being lost in climate of fear, inquiry told
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson • 17m ago
An inquiry has been told Australia is being left behind as other countries invest heavily in AI. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Premier urged to intervene in police roster dispute
William Ton and Melissa Meehan • 19m ago
Frontline Victorian police officers want to work a nine-day fortnight. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

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Blue Mountains Gazette
'It was pretty incredible': Aussie comedy wins big at 'Sundance of television'
Damien Madigan
Haris Mirza, Nick Bartlett and Lukas Radovich at the premiere of The Boy Who Was Afraid of Everything at SeriesFest in Denver, Colorado. Picture supplied
'It was like a dream': Dim Sim Lim delivers 'wok show' on MasterChef
B C Lewis
Vincent Yeow Lim, right, on Master Chef Australia with judges Poh Ling Yeow and Jean-Christophe Novelli. Picture supplied
Thompson's shoe store heritage facade returned to former glory
Jennie Curtin
The restored facade in Katoomba in May, 2024. Picture supplied
Rainbow flag fills Cultural Centre forecourt for IDAHOBIT
IDAHOBIT Progress Pride flag display at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre forecourt in Katoomba on May 17. Picture by Liam Foster
Buses replace trains Mt Vic to Lithgow
Buses, not trains, from Mt Vic to Lithgow this week. File picture

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National
PM-turned-author, Morrison's memoir hits the shelves
His publisher has described Scott Morrison's book as "pastoral encouragement". (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Alex Mitchell • 24m ago
Bid to keep police shooting details 'secret' from probe
Rex Martinich • 25m ago
Constables Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow were wounded then fatally shot at close range. (HANDOUT/QUEENSLAND POLICE UNION)
Major bank offline with customers left dry at the register
Carla Mascarenhas • 29m ago
ANZ said they are "working to resolve this as soon as possible". File picture
Queensland budget forecast to be at least $3b deficit
Savannah Meacham • 40m ago
Queensland's treasurer says the state budget will forecast a deficit of about $3 billion. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
'Not close to what we would accept': police pay panned
Alex Mitchell • 43m ago
The police union is asking for a 25 per cent pay rise over four years for NSW officers. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Michael Dimuantes and Beth McKenzie claim their first UTA100 titles
Michael Dimuantes winning the UTA100 title. Picture by Tim Bardsley-Smith
Bella Una lines up for a Dubbo Double on May 18
Bella Una seen winning the Ladbrokes Country Classic, is a big chance of the Dubbo Double on Saturday. Picture supplied
Blue Mountains runners take victory in UTA22 at Ultra-Trail Australia
Pat Hennessy on his way to victory in the men's UTA22 race. Picture Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB
Koepka starts PGA title defence with a big finish
Phil Casey
Three-time champion Brooks Koepka made a solid start to his PGA Championship title defence (AP PHOTO)
Alaphilippe recatures old glories with epic Giro win
France's Julian Alaphilippe back on podium after his glorious solo Giro d'Italia stage win. (AP PHOTO)
PropertyView
Fashion designer Camilla picks up $7.65 million for flamboyant designer home
Property
Bold wallpapers and furnishings featured in period rooms with original marble fireplaces. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
Property
Holding out for a rate drop before buying? You may be left waiting
Jemimah Clegg
Home owners and first-home buyers who were holding out hope for an interest rate cut this year will need to wait a further 12 months, experts say. Pic: Shutterstock
Property
Renovator's dream: historic tourist town pub up for sale again at $1.2 million
Madilyn McKinley
32 Ford Street in Beechworth is for $1.2 million. Picture supplied
Olympic swimmer Ariarne Titmus family home up for sale, complete with pool
Property
Ariarne, her younger sister Mia and parents Steve and Robyn at the family home they are now selling. Pic: Peter Brew-Bevan/Australian Women's Weekly
Melissa Kehagias
Property
Art deco Wodonga home up for sale for more than $1.6 million
Madilyn McKinley
22 Batt Avenue, Wodonga has a price guide of $1.65 million to $1.75 million. Picture supplied
Property
Housing is at the centre of the budget, but what does it really deliver?
Jen Melocco
Addressing the shortage of residential construction workers is crucial. Pic: Shutterstock
What's On
'It was pretty incredible': Aussie comedy wins big at 'Sundance of television'
Haris Mirza, Nick Bartlett and Lukas Radovich at the premiere of The Boy Who Was Afraid of Everything at SeriesFest in Denver, Colorado. Picture supplied
Damien Madigan
A country-made parmigiana emerges above the rest in pub awards night
Anna Houlahan
Korumburra's Middle Hotel with a stock image of a parmigiana. Picture Facebook/File
Baby Reindeer heads UK television award nominations
Richard Gadd, the star and creator of Baby Reindeer, with cast members Jessica Gunning and Nava Mau. (AP PHOTO)
Young Trump biopic The Apprentice premieres at Cannes
A Donald Trump impersonator took to the red carpet at The Apprentice's premiere in Cannes. (EPA PHOTO)
Costner frets about financing new films after Cannes
Kevin Costner attends the premiere of Horizon: An American Saga at the Cannes Film Festival. (EPA PHOTO)
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Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
A veritable kaleidoscope of colours and experiences
Emma Brown
Colourful houses Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Picture Shutterstock
Community
Rainbow flag fills Cultural Centre forecourt for IDAHOBIT
IDAHOBIT Progress Pride flag display at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre forecourt in Katoomba on May 17. Picture by Liam Foster
Unstoppable Change: Documentary on Blue Mountains East Timor Sisters in the making
Mary Waterford gives Bendigo Bank's Peter Carroll a Tais, a traditional woven cloth in Timor-Leste, as thanks for the bank's sponsorship of a new documentary. Picture supplied
Watch
One year on Zig Zag Railway welcomes 50,000th passenger
Western Advocate
Onlookers marvelled at the wonder of the steam engine. Picture by Salty Dingo
Pirates of Penzance performances raise $8000 for Barnardos Australia
Damien Madigan
Singers and orchestra members from Blue Mountains Musical Society's concert production of the Pirates of Penzance. Picture supplied
Health
What is happening to address the shortage of paediatric services?
Jonathan Hawes
Tamworth hospital's paediatric ward is getting additional resources to tackle the region's six-year long wait times for care. Will they be enough? Picture by Peter Hardin
Photos and Video
Major bank offline with customers left dry at the register
ANZ said they are "working to resolve this as soon as possible". File picture
Carla Mascarenhas • 29m ago
Million Dollar Road Trip: One million reasons to visit the NT
Annie Hesse • 45m ago
Win $1 million in the NT's new Million Dollar Road Trip competition.
'What sort of person does that?': Man jailed for running down koala
Andrew Thomson • 1hr ago
The magistrate called the act 'a serious example of cruelty to an animal'. Picture by Shutterstock
'Outraged': Union lashes Telstra after 2800 job cuts amid AI push
Carla Mascarenhas • 2hrs ago
Telstra says the job cuts will help save the company $350 million. Picture by Shutterstock
Sam Kerr ruled out of Matildas Olympics bid
Anna Houlahan
Sam Kerr reacts after a missed shot on goal in the Matilda's vs USA soccer match at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle on 30 November 2021. Picture Max Mason-Hubers
Comment
Politics is so Claytons, it's become unpalatable
Opinion
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during question time at Parliament House. Picture by Keegan Carroll
John Hanscombe
Opinion
Gina wanted it hidden but it's now everywhere
John Hanscombe
A request gone pear-shaped for Gina. Picture supplied
How Many More?
Women need real solutions to violence
Acm
Picture by Jonathan Carroll
Explore
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Ultimate guide: The best places to stay in Queenstown
Akash Arora
Ultimate guide: The best places to stay in Queenstown
Hungry Traveller
Is this the world's best tofu? You be the judge
Alexis Buxton-Collins
Is this the world's best tofu? You be the judge
Adrenaline thrills come with epic views in the UK's daredevil capital
Adrenaline thrills come with epic views in the UK's daredevil capital
Julia D'Orazio
Two Ways to Go
Which legendary Italian coast is for you - Amalfi or Cinque Terre?
Mal Chenu and Amy Cooper
Which legendary Italian coast is for you - Amalfi or Cinque Terre?
Visit this incredible city in Portugal as part of a luxury cruise
Visit this incredible city in Portugal as part of a luxury cruise
Way-out watering holes: Our pick of Australia's best outback pubs
John Borthwick
Way-out watering holes: Our pick of Australia's best outback pubs
Secret Hawaii: An epic way to experience Honolulu's famed Waikiki Beach
Caden Helmers
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Car Expert
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recalled
Car Expert
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recalled
Jordan Mulach • 1hr ago
Car Expert
Is it legal to drive with your fog lights on?
Matt Campbell • 2hrs ago
Is it legal to drive with your fog lights on?
Car Expert
More speed camera sites, seatbelt detection tech coming to Australian state
Jordan Mulach
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Car Expert
Demerit points wiped for more than 1.2 million NSW motorists
Jordan Mulach
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Car Expert
Podcast: 489kW Vantage driven, EV prices slashed
James Wong
Podcast: 489kW Vantage driven, EV prices slashed
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
Beef price trajectory is upwards, but feeders wary of cost rise
Justin Williamson, Williamson Rural Marketing, and Phillip Frame, Frame Rural Inverell, with a pen of 63 steers offered by George Boland, Moree.
Simon Chamberlain • 30m ago
Koala populations stable in eastern fall forest despite selective logging and low-intensity fire
Jamie Brown • 1hr ago
DPI principal research scientist Dr Brad Law used remote acoustic sensing equipment and algorithms to tease out data over seven years of monitoring in eastern native forests. Photo supplied.
Comment
Live export ban plan a 'dangerous precedent'
Martin Moses • 2hrs ago
Martin Moses says farmers are tired of having to push back against decisions and opinions from powerful figures who lack real insight. Photo supplied.
Life & Style
A country-made parmigiana emerges above the rest in pub awards night
Korumburra's Middle Hotel with a stock image of a parmigiana. Picture Facebook/File
Anna Houlahan
Renowned Australian chef announces she is closing restaurants
Carla Mascarenhas
Kylie Kywong outside her famed restaurant Lucky Kwong. Picture: Instagram / Kyliw Kwong
Advice
Now is the time to turn our minds to capital gains tax
Noel Whittaker
Now is the time to turn our minds to capital gains tax