Blue Mountains Gazette
Friday, 19 April 2024
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Breaking
Megalong Road likely to be reopened
Megalong Road likely to be reopened
Jennie Curtin • 33m ago
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
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
Top needs for good health as new planning underway
Jennie Curtin
Dr Stavros Prineas, chairman of the hospital medical board, at the banner outside the hospital. File picture
From Burning Man to Blue Mountains: Globetrotting musician Dysphemic's casual co-working group
Julian Treweeke, artist name Dysphemic, making beats in the Blue Mountains bush. Picture supplied
Tom Walker
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
The state of Megalong Road over the weekend. Picture Trish Doyle Facebook page
Jennie Curtin
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
Staff Reporters
Perrys Lookdown in Blackheath has been upgraded. Picture NPWS
'Devastating' housing reforms
'Devastating' housing reforms
Prime Lawson land to be bought back by council
Jennie Curtin
The electricity sub-station on the vacant lots beside the Family Day Centre and Lawson library building on Loftus St. Picture Jennie Curtin
Elective surgery wait times longest on record
Andrew Brown • 27m ago
Wait times for elective surgery at public hospitals have blown out to the longest on record. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
'Very disturbing': Call for parliamentary inquiry into mass horse slaughter
Taylor Dodge, Andrew Pearson • 30m ago
Member for Wagga Joe McGirr is among those calling on for an inquiry into the mass killing of hundreds of horses at a property near Wagga. File picture

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Breaking
Megalong Road likely to be reopened
Jennie Curtin • 33m ago
Megalong Road likely to be reopened
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
Top needs for good health as new planning underway
Jennie Curtin
Dr Stavros Prineas, chairman of the hospital medical board, at the banner outside the hospital. File picture

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National
Teen charged with terrorism after alleged stabbing of Assyrian bishop
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was delivering a livestreamed sermon when he was allegedly attacked. Picture by Christ The Good Shepherd Church
Anna McGuinness • 38m ago
Time for men to end violence: Attorney-General
Tess Ikonomou • 50m ago
Questions are being asked about why the killer at Bondi Junction apparently targeted women. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Charges laid over hundreds of weapons bound for gangs
Adrian Black • 1hr ago
A man has been charged with possessing more than 400 banned weapons bound for street gangs. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Call for kindness as Bondi mall reopens after tragedy
Sam McKeith and Samantha Lock • 1hr ago
The Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre will open for the first time since Saturday's attack. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Collector joy as Aussies cash in on retro collectibles
Carla Mascarenhas • 2hrs ago
Isabella Galimberti with her collection of toys. Picture: Supplied
Sport
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
Alonso extends contract with Formula One's Aston Martin
Fernando Alonso will race for Aston Martin for at least two more years after a contract extension. (AP PHOTO)
Shining at futsal
Jennie Curtin
Isobel Somerville McAleste shows her fancy footwork at the national futsal championships earlier this year. Picture Craig Clifford - Sportspics Photography/www.sportspics.com.au
The Ladbrokes Golden Easter Egg about more than the money
The prize they all crave - the Ladbrokes Golden Easter Egg. Picture supplied
Bhatia five shots clear in Texas, eyeing Masters berth
Akshay Bhatia leads the Texas Open by five shots. (AP PHOTO)
PropertyView
'Future proofing': single car garage with power sells for $500k for EV use
Property
The garage comes with a roller door - that rolls up, and rolls down. Not bad for $500,000. Pic: Supplied
Melissa Kehagias
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
Property
'It's not feasible': Housing costs hit a record high
Jemimah Clegg
The amount Australians spend on housing costs has hit a record high. Pic: Shutterstock
Move over mid-century modern, 1970s architecture makes a groovy comeback
Property
Forget Mid-Century, '70s style interiors such as in this Hurstbridge home is back in favour. Pic: Supplied
Melissa Kehagias
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
Property
Liam Hemsworth unveils plans for $20 million estate near Byron Bay
Jade Lazarevic
Liam Hemsworth has submitted plans to construct a sprawling estate near Byron Bay at a cost of $14.5 million. Picture supplied
What's On
Prince Harry formally confirms he is a US resident
Prince Harry left England with wife Meghan in 2020 for California, where they're raising their son. (AP PHOTO)
Danica Kirk • 1hr ago
Ashanti and Nelly expecting first child together
Ellie Iorizzo
The baby will be Ashanti's first child and Nelly's fifth. (AP PHOTO)
Taylor Swift fans prepare to decode clues in new album
Laura Harding
Taylor Swift's 11th studio album The Tortured Poets Department is about to be released. (AP PHOTO)
Beckham hails Victoria's 'biggest success' on her 50th
Hannah Roberts
David Beckham and former Spice Girls bandmates have paid tribute to Victoria as she turned 50. (EPA PHOTO)
Hugh Grant settles privacy suit against Sun publisher
Sam Tobin
Hugh Grant sued News Group Newspapers for alleged widespread unlawful information gathering. (AP PHOTO)
Recommended
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
Improving health and wellbeing for cats (and their humans) with the latest automatic litter tray
Elizabeth Habermann
PetSafe is dedicated to enhancing the bond between pets and their families through innovative pet care solutions with the ScoopFree automatic litter tray their latest product. Picture PetSafe
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
'Very disturbing': Call for parliamentary inquiry into mass horse slaughter
Member for Wagga Joe McGirr is among those calling on for an inquiry into the mass killing of hundreds of horses at a property near Wagga. File picture
Taylor Dodge, Andrew Pearson • 30m ago
Opinion
Ethnic tensions will complicate the Albanese government's multicultural policy reform
Michelle Grattan • 38m ago
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
Teen charged with terrorism after alleged stabbing of Assyrian bishop
Anna McGuinness • 38m ago
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was delivering a livestreamed sermon when he was allegedly attacked. Picture by Christ The Good Shepherd Church
Collector joy as Aussies cash in on retro collectibles
Carla Mascarenhas • 2hrs ago
Isabella Galimberti with her collection of toys. Picture: Supplied
Young workers 'terrified' their student debts will never be paid off
Emily Anderson
Hannah Pycroft and Baillie McWhirter both have student debts over $50,000 which they are worried they'll never be able to pay off due to high indexation. Pictures supplied
Comment
Ethnic tensions will complicate the Albanese government's multicultural policy reform
Opinion
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
Michelle Grattan • 38m ago
Opinion
If this were a men's issue, we would've solved it a generation ago
Steve Robson
Three million Australian women may be affected by menopause this year. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
Seven's sins and why they matter for the rest of us
Jenna Price
Seven needs to atone for its latest sins. Picture Shutterstock
Explore
Book Now
The ultimate Australian outback showdown - Kimberley v Kakadu
Two Ways to Go
The ultimate Australian outback showdown - Kimberley v Kakadu
Mal Chenu and Amy Cooper • 41m ago
Hotel Review
New look: A Byron Bay favourite gets a stunning reboot
Kate Cox
Crystalbrook, Byron Bay. Picture supplied
Unforgettable moments you can only have at this South African game reserve
Rob McFarland
Unforgettable moments you can only have at this South African game reserve
Heading to Paris for the Olympics? Here's our pick of the city's best hotels
Heading to Paris for the Olympics? Here's our pick of the city's best hotels
Akash Arora
Cruising
Cruise control: New ships and voyages to put on your radar now
Cruise control: New ships and voyages to put on your radar now
These incredible festivals are about to kick off in Australia soon
These incredible festivals are about to kick off in Australia soon
Scotland calling: Experience a touch of royal magic in Edinburgh
Kristie Kellahan
Scotland calling: Experience a touch of royal magic in Edinburgh
Hungry Traveller
This Barcelona restaurant should be on everyone's bucket list
Akash Arora
This Barcelona restaurant should be on everyone's bucket list
Car Expert
2026 Audi Q7: Next-gen three-row SUV spied
Car Expert
William Stopford
Car Expert
Toddler starts Tesla Model X and hits mother... who sues Tesla
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
Mitsubishi Outlander recalled
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB price and specs: Seven-seat EV packs more range
William Stopford
Car Expert
Mercedes-Benz won't put a small engine in its big EV - report
Derek Fung
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
Prices ease with statewide trends at Scone Associated Agents' weaner sale
Stephen and Audrey Gill, Alexander Downs, Merriwa with the champion pen of steers, entered by Marina Seven Holdings Pty Ltd, Timor, which averaged 373 kilograms and made 352c/kg, returning $1312. Pictures by Simon Chamberlain
Simon Chamberlain • 41m ago
Always adapting on the Monaro high country
Stephen Burns • 1hr ago
Robyn Reid with her pen of 11, 330-kilogram Kidman-blood Hereford steers which made $980 a head during the recent Monaro weaner sales at Cooma.
Higher stocking rates reaping rewards for Boorowa producer
Helen Decosta • 2hrs ago
George Gregory, Mountview, Boorowa, with a mob of his Winyar-blood Merino ewes.
Life & Style
Collector joy as Aussies cash in on retro collectibles
Isabella Galimberti with her collection of toys. Picture: Supplied
Carla Mascarenhas • 2hrs ago
I have a perfectly fine oven, do I really need an air fryer?
Karen Hardy
Can Steph de Sousa and her new book convince me to try the air fryer? Pictures supplied
Coles, Woolworths bosses reveal stance on pricing
Andrew Brown
The CEOs of Woolworths and Coles were questioned about the rising cost of supermarket goods. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)