Blue Mountains Gazette
Thursday, 9 May 2024
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Blue Mountains firefighter honoured for rescuing teen from burning house
Adoni Maalouf (centre) receives his commendation, pictured with Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib (left) and FRNSW Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell (right). Picture FRNSW
Staff Reporters • 1hr ago
New store for old things: Springwood's Parisa Hafer opens The Pony and The Gypsy
Parisa Hafer of Springwood's new vintage store, Pony and the Gypsy. Picture by Tom Walker
Tom Walker
Unity Cup postponed for one week due to wet weather
At the official launch of the Sparrows Unity Cup, from left, Darren Rodrigo, Ciara Griffin, Charlotte Williams, Deputy Mayor Romola Hollywood, Sara Johnston, Isabel Arnaiz and Cr Suzie van Opdorp. Picture supplied
Our People
'My hero, my champion': Rotarian and family man Bob Aitken remembered
Damien Madigan
Lapstone resident and Rotarian Bob Aitken. Picture supplied
Property
Rates on hold: here's what you need to know about it if you have a mortgage
Jen Melocco
The RBA governor Michele Bullock announced that the cash rate has been held in May.. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
'He's a funny, physical comic': Blue Mountains actress shares big screen with Ryan Gosling
Tom Walker
Beth Champion (left) with Ryan Gosling in The Fall Guy. Picture supplied
'We have their attention': Fighting for future of disaster-stricken Megalong Valley
Left, the Megalong Valley landslide site, picture Blue Mountains City Council. Right, Claudia Abbot on the damaged stretch of Megalong Road, picture supplied.
Tom Walker
Gardens of Stone gets crushed sandstone from Mount Victoria highway works
Gardens of Stone gets crushed sandstone from Mount Victoria highway works
Positive signs for Imperial Hotel sale
Aerial shot of the Imperial Hotel and adjoining motel at Mt Victoria. Picture savills.com
Jennie Curtin
'It's really special': Sam Appleton on winning Ironman Australia in Port Macquarie
Mardi Borg
Sam Appleton celebrates his Ironman Australia victory with his mum, who resides in Port Macquarie. Picture by Ruby Pascoe
Will new laws help ease aircraft noise?
Will new laws help ease aircraft noise?
McBride's theft of 207 classified files 'dangerous': prosecutor
Hannah Neale
David McBride speaks to media outside court on Monday. Picture by Hannah Neale
Funding boost for Blue Mountains community sport
Blue Mountains MP Trish Doyle, second from left, Ward 2 Cr Claire West and deputy mayor Romola Hollywood, far right, with members of Dragons Abreast Blue Mountains. Picture supplied
Rare chance to see inside The Grange: Echoes of a bygone era in Mt Victoria
B C Lewis
Step back in time and learn about the significant history, architecture, and natural wonder of this beautiful place in Mt Victoria. Liz Charlton at The Grange. Picture supplied.
$500m fund slated to fast-track clean energy push
Aaron Bunch • 15m ago
Cost of living relief for families is expected to be a feature of the Western Australian budget. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Watch
Police find alleged robber hiding in dumpster
Anna Houlahan • 16m ago
Officers pull alleged armed robber from Sydney dumpster. Picture Nine

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Blue Mountains Gazette
Blue Mountains firefighter honoured for rescuing teen from burning house
Staff Reporters • 1hr ago
Adoni Maalouf (centre) receives his commendation, pictured with Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib (left) and FRNSW Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell (right). Picture FRNSW
New store for old things: Springwood's Parisa Hafer opens The Pony and The Gypsy
Tom Walker
Parisa Hafer of Springwood's new vintage store, Pony and the Gypsy. Picture by Tom Walker
Unity Cup postponed for one week due to wet weather
At the official launch of the Sparrows Unity Cup, from left, Darren Rodrigo, Ciara Griffin, Charlotte Williams, Deputy Mayor Romola Hollywood, Sara Johnston, Isabel Arnaiz and Cr Suzie van Opdorp. Picture supplied
Our People
'My hero, my champion': Rotarian and family man Bob Aitken remembered
Damien Madigan
Lapstone resident and Rotarian Bob Aitken. Picture supplied
'He's a funny, physical comic': Blue Mountains actress shares big screen with Ryan Gosling
Tom Walker
Beth Champion (left) with Ryan Gosling in The Fall Guy. Picture supplied

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National
PM raises alarm over Israel's invasion of Rafah
Displaced Palestinians arrive in central Gaza after fleeing from Rafah. (AP PHOTO)
Dominic Giannini and Kat Wong • 28m ago
Feds give Vic toll road build a $3.25 billion boost
Kaitlyn Offer • 40m ago
The cost of the North East Link project has blown out to more than $26 billion. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Remorse for 'foolproof' betting scheme that lost $1.2m
Miklos Bolza • 45m ago
Michael Pryde will have to serve 202 hours of community service and repay $100,000 to his victims. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Wealthy council to fight flagship housing plan in court
Jack Gramenz • 48m ago
A Sydney council plans to take the NSW government to court over housing rezoning plans. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
PM dismisses China spy claim after navy flare-up
Dominic Giannini and Kat Wong • 53m ago
China now claims an Australian Navy chopper was conducting "close-in reconnaissance". (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Unity Cup postponed for one week due to wet weather
At the official launch of the Sparrows Unity Cup, from left, Darren Rodrigo, Ciara Griffin, Charlotte Williams, Deputy Mayor Romola Hollywood, Sara Johnston, Isabel Arnaiz and Cr Suzie van Opdorp. Picture supplied
'It's really special': Sam Appleton on winning Ironman Australia in Port Macquarie
Mardi Borg
Sam Appleton celebrates his Ironman Australia victory with his mum, who resides in Port Macquarie. Picture by Ruby Pascoe
Appleby denied as weather washes out final round
Stuart Appleby, of Australia, was a shot behind the leader when poor conditions prevented play. (AP PHOTO)
Pogacar quickly gets to grips with his Italian job
Tadej Pogacar celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the second stage of the Giro. (EPA PHOTO)
Sam Appleton breaks course record to claim victory at Ironman Australia
Ruby Pascoe, Mardi Borg and Emily Walker
Second-placed Mike Phillips, first-placed Sam Appleton and third-placed Benjamin Hill.
PropertyView
Rates on hold: here's what you need to know about it if you have a mortgage
Property
The RBA governor Michele Bullock announced that the cash rate has been held in May.. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Jen Melocco
Property
Has a developer come knocking? How to get the best deal for your home in rezoning
Martin Kelly
The key to homeowners maximising the financial opportunity presented by rezoning is partnering with neighbours. Pic: Shutterstock
Property
Why the skyrocketing cost to build a new home is not coming down soon
Jemimah Clegg
In the past two years, established house prices increased by 8 per cent while construction costs jumped 18.3 per cent. Pic: Shutterstock
You'll want this historic penthouse, just for the amazing bedroom
Property
The main bedroom suite is set within one of the building's iconic domes, with 7.5-metre-high ceilings. Pic: Supplied
Melissa Kehagias
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
Property
Commuter towns push regional property price growth to outstrip capital cities
Jemimah Clegg
Regional markets are once again starting to out-perform the capital cities. Pic: Shutterstock
What's On
Domhnall Gleeson to star in The Office spin-off
Domhnall Gleeson will star in a spin-off of hit TV comedy The Office, NBC Universal has revealed. (AP PHOTO)
1hr ago
Reality star Kris Jenner diagnosed with 'little tumour'
1hr ago
Kris Jenner reveals she was diagnosed with a cyst and "little tumour" in the new Kardashians series. (AP PHOTO)
If I can do it, anyone can: Cara Delevingne on sobriety
Model and actress Cara Delevingne decided to give up drinking in 2022 after a spell in rehab. (AP PHOTO)
Travis Kelce lands starring role in horror drama series
Laura Harding
NFL star Travis Kelce has landed his first major acting role in new horror series Grotesquerie. (AP PHOTO)
Natural Selection on show at Lawson
Neil Fallows in his Lawson studio. Picture supplied
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Miranda Aitken
The highs and lows as you go top to tail
Emma Brown
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
How should I budget for my retirement?
Having the comfortable retirement you dream about takes some careful plannng to achieve. Picture Shutterstock
Livestock is the second highest killer on farms - keep yourself and others safe in the yards
Almurta cattle farmer Peter Miller. Picture supplied
Community
What is happening to address the shortage of paediatric services?
Health
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
Jonathan Hawes
Myths about electric cars
The electric vehicle show and tell event at RoseyRavelston Books in Lawson. Picture supplied
New market comes to Leura in grounds of Fairmont Resort
Blue Mountains mayor Mark Greenhill, All Events Markets And Festivals managing director Nicole Riley with her "Binfluencer" award and Federal Macquarie MP Susan Templeman. Picture supplied
Our People
'My hero, my champion': Rotarian and family man Bob Aitken remembered
Damien Madigan
Lapstone resident and Rotarian Bob Aitken. Picture supplied
'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.
Photos and Video
Police find alleged robber hiding in dumpster
Watch
Officers pull alleged armed robber from Sydney dumpster. Picture Nine
Anna Houlahan • 16m ago
Blue Mountains firefighter honoured for rescuing teen from burning house
Staff Reporters • 1hr ago
Adoni Maalouf (centre) receives his commendation, pictured with Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib (left) and FRNSW Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell (right). Picture FRNSW
Opinion
Councils should fix the potholes, not ban books
John Hanscombe • 1hr ago
Libraries are important for communities. Picture Shutterstock
Charges over tracking devices in woman's car
Anna Houlahan • 1hr ago
NSW Police cars. Picture Adam McLean
Rosie can only afford milk for dinner as cost-of-living pushes her to brink
More than 20,178 aged over 60 sought help in the past year.
Anthony Caggiano • 2hrs ago
Anglicare Victoria has seen a spike in people aged 60 and over, including a pensioner in her 80s (inset photo, file picture), reach out to its relief centres (main picture) for help. Shutterstock/supplied images.
Comment
Councils should fix the potholes, not ban books
Opinion
Libraries are important for communities. Picture Shutterstock
John Hanscombe • 1hr ago
Opinion
'Wifey' reeks of 1950s upper-class twittery
John Hanscombe
Wifey" seems to have bubbled out of a 1950s misogyny swamp. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
The freedom we take for granted is precious
John Hanscombe
I thought deeply about World Press Freedom Day on Saturday night. Picture Shutterstock
Explore
Book Now
This is the reason people keep returning to NSW's Central Coast
This is the reason people keep returning to NSW's Central Coast
Mike Smith
Luxury
A stunning resort has just opened on Mexico's Baja California peninsula
A stunning resort has just opened on Mexico's Baja California peninsula
Travel Insider
Holidays in Europe can break the bank, but not if you visit these places
Akash Arora
Holidays in Europe can break the bank, but not if you visit these places
West side story: Meet Margaret River's new hotspot
West side story: Meet Margaret River's new hotspot
Ute Junker
Hotel Review
A stunning hotel with water views has opened in the heart of Auckland
Rob McFarland
A stunning hotel with water views has opened in the heart of Auckland
Hungry Traveller
This is the place with the best Korean fried chicken in Seoul
Kristie Kellahan
This is the place with the best Korean fried chicken in Seoul
I took a self-driving taxi in Los Angeles - here's how it went
Akash Arora
Self-driving Waymo cabs are freely roaming the streets of Los Angeles and San Francisco in California, and Phoenix in Arizona.
Forget Lisbon - this is the Portuguese destination you should be visiting
Kate Armstrong
Forget Lisbon - this is the Portuguese destination you should be visiting
Car Expert
Porsche Taycan recalled due to fire risk
Car Expert
Porsche Taycan recalled due to fire risk
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class price and specs
William Stopford
Car Expert
Renault Symbioz: New crossover slots in above Captur
Derek Fung
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Car Expert
Is it legal for learner drivers to use cruise control?
Matt Campbell
Is it legal for learner drivers to use cruise control?
Car Expert
How AI is being used to commit car insurance fraud
Max Davies
How AI is being used to commit car insurance fraud
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
It's Groundhog Day when it comes to water
It's Groundhog Day when it comes to water
Denis Howard • 1hr ago
Gala dinner a highlight of CWA annual general meeting at Coffs Harbour
Jamie Brown • 2hrs ago
The dance floor was packed during the gala event.
Veteran breeder Elaine Lill is Australian Braford Society's newest life member
Bryce Eishold
Australian Braford Society president Stuart Dingle, Chasewater Braford stud, Mount Perry, newly-inducted society life member Elaine Lill, Chadwick Downs Cattle Co, Coonabarabran, NSW, and Don McNamara, MCN Brafords, Bell, at Beef 2024 in Rockhampton. Pictures by Bryce Eishold
Life & Style
Flavour-packed weeknight dinners a cinch with mince
Try Sarah Pound's express family lamb moussaka for dinner tonight. Picture by Mark Roper
Karen Hardy
Advice
The best way to move and manage the world's money
Noel Whittaker
The best way to move and manage the world's money
A time-honoured decorating trend that doesn't have rules
According to Heather Nette King, rugs can be a real game changer with eclectic style, adding another layer of your personality to a room. Picture supplied.