Blue Mountains Gazette
Wednesday, 1 May 2024
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'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'
The Random Meanderers in West Glenbrook Nature Reserve. Picture supplied
Tom Walker
Dream team returns to bring Sound of Music to Blue Mountains Theatre
Claryse Prested
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
'Show and tell' event dispels myths about electric vehicles
The electric vehicle show and tell event at RoseyRavelston Books in Lawson. Picture 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
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
Blackheath abuse survivor, Margaret Spivey, wants to help others considering legal action. Picture Jennie Curtin
Jennie Curtin
Katoomba playwright tipped for success
John Shand
Danielle Davy (Esmeralda), Ron Litman (Valentino), Robert Sheire (Joe), and Stacy Whittle (Mary) in The Last Drop. Picture by Jae Yi Photography
'I shed tears': Performing glory days appear gone for The Clarendon
The Clarendon before renovations.
Jennie Curtin
Net zero plan: Have your say
Attendees of the community net zero workshop. Picture supplied
Summit Gear cracks US market
Jennie Curtin
Promotional shot of the new Whippa label equipment. Pictures supplied
Darling Causeway traffic changes
Darling Causeway traffic changes
Screen actor Christian Ravello swaps to behind-the-scenes for upcoming Paris Olympics
Christian Ravello, at the Tokyo Olympics, seeing what it's like to be 'on the ropes' in the boxing ring. Picture supplied
Tom Walker
'Gratitude seat' in Mt Tomah
Mt Tomah and Berambing community members gather at the 'gratitude seat'. Picture supplied
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
Police shocked at scale of man's bestiality crimes
Luke Costin and Sophia McCaughan • 5m ago
Police say they have nabbed one of Australia's biggest producers of online bestiality content. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

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Blue Mountains Gazette
'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
Claryse Prested
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
'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.

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Olivia Harris on the netball court. Picture supplied
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$200 million plus guide as Aussie John Symonds lists country's most expensive house
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The peaceful retreat with river frontage is much sought after. Pic: Supplied
What would changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax do for housing?
Property
Changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax have been proposed in the wake of the housing crisis. Pic: Shutterstock
Jemimah Clegg
Property
The Block house sells for a $1 million loss to buyers who never stepped inside
Jemimah Clegg
The sale attracted a huge crowd and more than 200 registered bidders. Pic: Supplied
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The couple bought the house in 2020 for $1.02 million and after extensive renovations it sold for $1.825 million. Pic: Supplied
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Dream team returns to bring Sound of Music to Blue Mountains Theatre
Claryse Prested
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
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Australian band Sheppard closed the floating music festival. Picture supplied
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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
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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
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