October - November 2018

Blue Mountains Life

Country Living in regional Australia

Blue Mountains Life3 min readArchitecture
In The Garden
The Rockley and District Community Association are holding Open Gardens in late spring to raise money to restore their historic School of Arts building. Ten gardeners are opening their gardens to the public between 10am and 4pm on Nov 10-11. The gard
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Kick Up Your Heels At The CARRINGTON
Oktoberfest 2018 will be held at Carrington Place, with German and Local boutique beer, ciders and wines there is something for everyone. Don your Ledderhosen and enjoy our very own Oktoberfest lager, brewed onsite here at the Katoomba Brewing Compan
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Editorial
There are plenty of shows on at this time of the year to entertain families. However, some of the smaller and lesser know events can often be just as exciting and spectacular as well. Two worth mentions are the Carcoar Show and the Millthorpe Garden
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News
Blue Mountains City Council has completed a review of traffic conditions in Lapstone’s Explorers Road and Governors Drive precinct which identified a number of changes to address traffic flow and parking. The review recommended parking restrictions a
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Art Events
Louise Kerr explores the importance of dogs both in our domestic life and in the wider environment. Wild dogs have roamed the Blue Mountains area for thousands of years with recent sightings of Dingoes on the rise. Domesticated dogs have been our com
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Hawkesbury Art Fair
It’s on again – the Hawkesbury Art Fair. Showcasing the artists and art groups of the region, and an opportunity to buy original artwork from some of our most accomplished artists, designers and crafters. Opening 6pm Friday. November 2 until December
Blue Mountains Life2 min readPsychology
Guiding Hand
Norman J. Penhall Funerals: There are many advantages to preplanning one’s funeral. It’s a simple procedure that doesn’t take much time but ensures peace of mind, and relieves the individual’s loved ones of a decision-making process at a stressful ti
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Lost Art
If life has left you feeling like a basket case, the answer might be as simple as making your own basket. It was while working with adults with mental health problems that Orange art teacher Helen Ruth Worsley first took lessons in basket making. The
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LADIES in BLACK
When Hollywood producer Bruce Beresford went location scouting for his latest film, he had plenty of places to choose from. However, he chose the Blue Mountains, where he himself has lived part-time for many years. The Hollywood producer, who owns a
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Sea Of Sound
Jt’s hard to imagine Mount Panorama without thinking of motor racing. But that’s not all the Bathurst landmark is famous for. The imposing mountain has a new second name, Wahluu – and its home of one of Australia’s fastest growing music festivals. Th
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Home
opportunity knocks at unexpected times. For Mount Victoria’s Ness McGarrigle it happened one misty day four years ago as she was cleaning out the guinea pig cage. There before her, ready to become pet toilet paper was a notice calling all local songw
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Resort Style Living
What would it be like to wake up every morning and think you are still on vacation? That’s a question that visitors to this architecturally designed home in beautiful Grose Vale often ponder when they wake to the sounds of bird songs and tranquillity
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The Oast House
nestled in a private and tranquil location at Faulconbridge with a glorious bush setting, is an 18th Century style home that is as individual as its owners. Known as Oast House it was built to resemble an old Anglican building that has been modified
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Market Insights
WITH ALMOST 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE LISTING AND SELLING A DIVERSE RANGE OF PROPERTIES IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS REGION, CATRIONA SWAN IS ABLY QUALIFIED TO CHAT ABOUT ALL MATTERS REAL ESTATE WITH US. Q The property market seems to be changing. How are y
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Cloudlands
just a few minutes’ walk from the Three Sisters sits Cloudlands, an iconic heritage property cliff-hugging views and parklike surrounds. Many of the best views in the Upper Mountains were taken by settlers during the 1800s’, but Cloudlands was establ
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Country Charm
hawkesbury Folley is a property that seems almost too good to be true. Here is a place you can combine farming with water skiing; unlimited water and gardening and still be just six kilometres from the shops. Upon arrival at this idyll location, form
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Deliciously Ella The Plant-based Cookbook
Ella’s latest book features the most popular, tried and tested recipes from her supper clubs, pop-ups and deli to show how delicious and abundant plant-based cooking can be. The simple vegan recipes cover everything from colourful salads to veggie bu
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Delicious Plant-Based COOKING
Makes 1 big bowl (enough to serve 4) 150g frozen edamame beans, plus extra to garnish 160g artichokes from a jar (drained weight) 1 x 400g tin of butter beans, plus the water from the tin 1 tablespoon smooth almond butter 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1
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SITTANO'S Bar & Restaurant
at Sittanos, we are passionate about food and about you. We are a family restaurant that strives for excellence in serving you and creating amazing, delicious food that you will love to come back for. Experience our in-house or al fresco dining with
Blue Mountains Life1 min readRegional & Ethnic
Breakfast Around The World Food To Wake Up To
Breakfast Around the World shows how you can quickly create the meals which the world wakes up to. From Cocoa Snails from Hungary, Loco Moco from Hawaii, world famous Irish Potato Pancakes, Swahili Doughnuts to the flat breads of the Middle East—thes
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Food To Wake Up To!
250g jasmine rice, washed lightly in could running water 2.2 litres water 3 chicken thighs, with skin and bone 4 thick slices of ginger, crushed with a large knife 2–3 teaspoons salt flakes 1 small handful coriander (cilantro) leaves 1 spring onion
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The Bunker, Cafe, Bar, Restaurant
located in the heart of Springwood in the Blue Mountains, we have combined the best of both worlds – cozy café by day and contemporary restaurant and bar by night, where you can enjoy exceptional foods, chosen for you by the season and sourced from l
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Rhododendron Festival
blue Mountains Life takes a look at this year’s annual Blackheath Rhododendron Festival. During the festival, the Blackheath village comes alive with entertainment and street stalls with the Grand Parade taking place on the first Saturday in November
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HOBBS, More Than Just Plumbing…. Loyalty, Integrity, Clients First
hobbs Bathroom Company is a family business that has been thriving in the local area for over 30 years. They are proud of the integrity, sincerity and consistent performance their team of local employees demonstrate every day and are committed to sho
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ALL YEAR ROUND COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
at Springwood Gas Centre we not only sell you products but are specialists in Service, Repairs & Breakdowns for Hot Water, Gas Heating, Air-conditioning & Cooking appliances. We are the experts for all your cooling and heating needs, we’ve got you co
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Holistic Therapies
let’s be honest: healthcare can be expensive. Sometimes prohibitively so. This is why more and more Australians are turning to holistic therapies outside of (or complementary to) Western medicine. But it’s not just herbs and crystals – there are a va
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GROWING & GLOWING
the Orange Medi Spa has celebrated its second birthday in late September, with a fun day thanking their loyal guests with goodie bags & gifts galore. The Australian Beauty Industry Awards were held at The Star in Sydney with Macquarie Medi Spa being
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Goat Milk
with the upsurge in natural and organic forms of body care, the use of goat’s milk has been gaining a lot of attention. Goat’s milk has many amazing health benefits, including supplementing our immune system and helping to sustain healthy bones and b
Blue Mountains Life2 min readRelationships
Helping Others
do your kids have your back? Apparently more so than many of you think. That’s the most heartening takeaway in an otherwise cautionary look at the diciest of subjects - ageing parents - that comes courtesy of the third biennial “Fidelity Investments
Blue Mountains Life3 min readAnthropology
The Changing Face of FUNERAL SERVICES
the funeral industry needs more freedom to meet consumer needs, says longtime director, Tom Brownjohn, principal of TR Brownjohn Memorial Home, (Katoomba, Springwood, and Lithgow). Tom has been helping families deal with death, grief, and final good
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Perfect Wedding Photos
your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime occasion -- something to be celebrated and cherished. Planning it, on the other hand, can feel as if you’re preparing for war - between ensuring that Uncle Sal isn’t sitting next to his brother, who owes him money
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Vineyard Wedding
surrounded by towering sandstone escarpments and offering some of the region’s most outstanding scenery, Dryridge Estate is a fabulous boutique vineyard nestled deep in Megalong Valley, Blue Mountains. The vineyard offers beautiful accommodation and
Blue Mountains Life1 min readFashion
Summer Trends
Discover a world of style at Maison Montage. Fashion for woman and children, beautiful amber and sterling silver jewellery, perfumes, homewares and much more make shopping a pleasure. New to Maison Montage is Cire Trudon. The world’s oldest and most
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Education Round Up
The staging of the annual Education Week at the Hawkesbury, known as ‘School Showcase’, was a great success. The event was attended by large crowds that enjoyed outstanding school performances at Hawkesbury Central Library. Library Coordinator, Joann
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What’s New
At Wearth they believe that you do not have to compromise on quality or style to shop in a more conscious way. This especially rings true for our homewares and furniture who make minimal and contemporary pieces in a sustainable and ethical way. their
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Alfresco Living
Alfresco living is always a large part of modern Australian lifestyle. Spacious houses are spread all over Australia and owning one has become a dream goal of many. After a hectic day, the home offers you the sweetest retreat to relax and have a rest
Blue Mountains Life2 min readAutomotive
On The Road
Toyota has revealed the all-new Corolla. The model features a new 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that delivers 125kW of power. Active cruise control and lane departure alert with steering assist and sway warning are also standard. On the CVT m
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Best In Its Class
the new Volvo XC40 small SUV has been named the 2018 European Car of the Year ahead of the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. It is the first win of this prestigious award for Volvo Cars, the premium car maker. “Winning this award with our new XC40 is
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Great Reads
Vladimir Nabokov’s Lolita is one of the most beloved and notorious novels of all time. And yet, very few of its readers know that the subject of the novel was inspired by a real-life case: the 1948 abduction of eleven-year-old Sally Horner. Weaving t
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Film Preview
The follow-up to 2015’s hit family movie Goosebumps, based on the iconic book series by R.L. Stine which has sold over 350 million copies worldwide. After David Kim’s 16-year-old daughter goes missing, a local investigation is opened and a detective
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On stage THEATRE & MUSIC
The much-anticipated Inland Sea of Sound festival is back bigger than ever with Bathurst’s iconic Wahluu-Mount Panorama set to play host to the two-day music and arts festival from 30th November – 1st December 2018. Headlining this year’s line-up wil
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Social Scene
WORDS AND PHOTOS BY ADRIENNE RICHARDS Blue Mountains Botanical Artists exhibition ‘Beginners & Beyond’ and ‘Horizons’, an exhibition of landscape paintings by Ruth Le Cheminant, Ingrid Russell and Vicki Hersey were launched by Cr Mick Fell on Saturda

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