Blue Mountains Gazette
Saturday, 18 May 2024
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Blaxland cheerleader and Katoomba dance group both triumph in world events
The Dance Dymension team with their silver medals. Picture supplied
Jennie Curtin and Tom Walker • 1hr ago
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
Premier vows to look at key health proposal to help thousands of kids
Grace Dudley
From left, Julia Andrews director of external engagement Orange and Bathurst, Vice Chancellor Renee Leon, Samantha Beresford head of government relations and regional engagement, Premier Chris Minns and Member for Orange Phil Donato (obscured) at Charles Sturt University Orange campus. Picture by Jude Keogh
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
Property
Fashion designer Camilla picks up $7.65 million for flamboyant designer home
Jen Melocco
Bold wallpapers and furnishings featured in period rooms with original marble fireplaces. Pic: Supplied
Moment suspect confronted over schoolgirl's death
Duncan Murray
Kallista Mutten bought drugs with Justin Stein after he'd killed her daughter, a jury has heard. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Alleged schoolgirl killer blamed lies to cops on mum
The man on trial for murdering Charlise Mutten claims her mother shot her. (Regi Varghese/AAP PHOTOS)
Duncan Murray
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
Katoomba resident Nellie Collins, starring as 'The Winchman' in Furiosa, at a red carpet screening for cast and crew. Picture by Sonna Studios
Tom Walker
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
'This is good news': Mitchells Pass reopens
The landslip at Mitchells Pass, Glenbrook. Picture supplied
Dream come true: Markets now run every month in Blue Mountains
The inaugural Leura Produce and Artisan Markets at Fairmont Resort, held in the car park to avoid rain, picture by Tom Walker. Inset, Nicole Riley with Mayor Mark Greenhill when the markets were affected by COVID, file picture.
Tom Walker
Police news: Cliffside rescue with drone, child grabbed in Katoomba
Police news: Cliffside rescue with drone, child grabbed in Katoomba
New laws to crack down on customers abusing workers
Callum Godde • 23m ago
The new laws will be aimed at protecting workers from customer abuse and violence. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)
Penrith NRL player faces domestic violence charges
Alex Mitchell and Jasper Bruce • 25m ago
Another NRL player is facing allegations of domestic violence. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

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Blue Mountains Gazette
Blaxland cheerleader and Katoomba dance group both triumph in world events
Jennie Curtin and Tom Walker • 1hr ago
The Dance Dymension team with their silver medals. Picture supplied
Councillor Daniel Myles uploads daily videos in fight to solve traffic jams
Tom Walker
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
Premier vows to look at key health proposal to help thousands of kids
Grace Dudley
From left, Julia Andrews director of external engagement Orange and Bathurst, Vice Chancellor Renee Leon, Samantha Beresford head of government relations and regional engagement, Premier Chris Minns and Member for Orange Phil Donato (obscured) at Charles Sturt University Orange campus. Picture by Jude Keogh
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
Moment suspect confronted over schoolgirl's death
Duncan Murray
Kallista Mutten bought drugs with Justin Stein after he'd killed her daughter, a jury has heard. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

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Pro-Palestine activists swarm on Labor state conference
Pro-Palestine activists are rallying at the Victorian Labor conference. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)
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Teen faces attempted murder charge over fight, stabbing
Savannah Meacham and Alex Mitchell
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Trio suspended as A-League battles betting scandal
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Bella Una lines up for a Dubbo Double on May 18
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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
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Vadim Roz with Who Knows Gus, his finalist in Dubbos $50,000 Ladbrokes Brother Fox on Saturday night. Picture supplied
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Sue Gow with her girls Rosie and Audrey. Picture supplied
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Fashion designer Camilla picks up $7.65 million for flamboyant designer home
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Bold wallpapers and furnishings featured in period rooms with original marble fireplaces. Pic: Supplied
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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What is happening to address the shortage of paediatric services?
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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
Myths about electric cars
The electric vehicle show and tell event at RoseyRavelston Books in Lawson. Picture supplied
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High country reno adds a hint of fun to home's rustic charm
A gallery wall surrounds the wall-mounted TV, injecting a personal touch into the space. Pictures by Simon Ferrito
Premier vows to look at key health proposal to help thousands of kids
Grace Dudley
From left, Julia Andrews director of external engagement Orange and Bathurst, Vice Chancellor Renee Leon, Samantha Beresford head of government relations and regional engagement, Premier Chris Minns and Member for Orange Phil Donato (obscured) at Charles Sturt University Orange campus. Picture by Jude Keogh
Councillor Daniel Myles uploads daily videos in fight to solve traffic jams
Tom Walker
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
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