Blue Mountains Life

The next stage of the Springwood Library redevelopment is about to begin. The $2.62 million redesign – funded by Council, the NSW Government and Australian Government through the Western Parkland City Liveability Program – will transform Springwood L

The Byng Street Boutique Hotel is a unique accommodation experience located in the heart of Orange’s heritage precinct, the perfect location to enjoy everything Orange has to offer. A beautiful juxtaposition of the significant historical homestead an

Blue Mountains City Council is providing reusable face masks to those in vulnerable and at risk groups in the community. Council is again partnering with the Rapid Relief Team, who helped with the rollout of the Emergency Food boxes in mid-2020 as pa

Blue Mountains City Council has purchased the former Katoomba Golf Clubhouse site. Council says they hope to establish a global Planetary Health Leadership Centre with two universities in a bid to promote and research sustainable living issues. The p

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 You have always been a very community minded real es

Thomson's Garden Centre has a rich history of selling Garden nursery supplies to the Central West for over 30 years. In this time the business has grown into a leader in it’s field supplying unbeatable prices on a massive product range with everythin

Currently showing at the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery is Casey Chen: Lazy Dynamite. Emerging Sydney-based ceramic artist Casey Chen’s practice references historical illustrations from an eclectic mix of folklore, mythology and pop culture. For the N

Bathurst music scene’s creative couple Cath and Phil Snitch have just added a string to their bow(s). Theirs is a long journey meeting as college decades ago, going their own ways then partnering in the early 2000s to wed and start a family together.

A family connection to Nubrygyn Inn at Nubrygyn (of Ben Hall hold-up fame) and an interest in history led author Kate Gadsby on a 20-year journey of research of the area and the people who settled there. At about the time she found that the inn was h

Blue Mountains resident Joyce Kornblatt means different things to different people in our region. For some she’s the US ex-pat who loves Australia too much to leave, to others she’s a University professor, writing coach, psychotherapist or local Bud

If you’ve ever started tapping along to the music at a public event or ceremony there’s a good chance you are not alone. Our familiarity with upheld traditions means that with just a few notes heard we know the anthem, march or carol following. The s

What What are the hallmarks of a typical family home in Hartley? Usually, it’s acres of manicured lawn, escarpment views and a handful of fruit trees for starters. Throw in wide verandahs, crystal clear tank water and a shed or two out the back and y

With its own walk- in cool room, scullery, full commercial kitchen and devoted alfresco area, this country homestead was built to entertain. Historic Molong is a beautiful village North of Orange and famous for its prime lamb, dairy, olive groves an

Ask any local which factors define Blue Mountains living and high on the list would be heritage design, sweeping bushland and leafy established gardens. Throw in an eclectic interior design schemes and this grand house in the lower mountains has eve

Helena Myers of luxury kitchen designers, The Myers Touch, reveals the kitchen design trends they predict will grow in the industry in 2021. “Since the Covid-19 pandemic, our customers are increasingly considering their kitchens as their central ‘coo

Founded on the banks of the Macquarie River, this vibrant regional centre in the Central Tablelands of NSW has something for everyone. Bathurst is rich with history and gold rush heritage is the spiritual home of motorsports in Australia, and has abu

Aur family-owned business with unique colourful gifts and homewares. Our desire is to bring you innovative pieces for your home with a creative effect that brings a smile to your face. Sarah and Yvette in Keppel St, Bathurst provide warm and friendly

Riverside Nursery is a local, family-owned business passionate about all things gardening. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just a beginner, Riverside Nursery can cater to all of your gardening needs. The nursery is thoughtfully and lovingly

Hawkesbury Kitchens provides Sydney home owners with beautifully designed, user friendly, custom made kitchens. Created by some of the finest designers in the business, our kitchens are of the highest quality and produced right here in Sydney. Offeri

Many decorating jobs require more than traditional paints can offer. Sophisticated colours & textures can make such a difference to your decorating project. And many people want to avoid the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in paint solvents t

Historic Windsor was the third-oldest colonial settlement in Australia and it still retains that old school charm. With beautifully preserved architecture of the era, it abounds with heritage walks, river cruises and other glimpses into the past, mak

Mangoes Indian Cuisine Restaurant will be the star of your table tonight. Enjoy unique Indian dishes like Butter Chicken, Lamb, Beef Korma, Ceylon Curry, Chicken Tikka, and more. With great specials for large groups and plenty of seating in air condi

Serves 4 2 small eggplants, halved lengthways, cut sides scoredOlive oil spray, for cooking320 g drained, rinsed tinned red kidney beans (see note)2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil2 teaspoons sweet paprika2 tomatoes

Exercise is one of the best things that you can do for your health. Not only will it improve your fitness but it’ll also reduce your risk of various diseases. As a general rule, you want to aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity pe

Concierge is a word of French origin. Originally, the concierge was the hotel employee whose responsibilities included: • Welcoming guests upon entrance and confirm reservations. • Acting as the point of reference for guests who needed assistance or

Serves 4 500 g (2½ cups) glutinous rice (see tip)500 g firm tofu, cut into thick slices 6 garlic cloves, peeled1 lemongrass stalk, white part only, finely chopped1 bird’s eye chilli pinch of sea salt1 tablespoon grated palm sugar3 tablespoons co

Live wedding bands will make the difference in terms of making a wedding day special as well as memorable. They can successfully have an impact on the electricity and emotions all family and friends that are at the wedding and enhance the overall fee

Welcome to Archer and Hobb Fine Tea Merchants. At Archer and Hobb we believe in the importance of offering each of our guests a very unique experience. We believe in the importance of a premium standard of service and that High Tea is not merely tea

Photography is an expressive art and extremely popular. Many people have a passing interest in photography, but it never goes beyond that, due to the amount of information required to become a good photographer. Yet many part-time photographers are m

Did you know that research has shown that women are much more selective than men when it comes to dating? If you’re trying to figure out how to romance women, you may feel like the cards are already stacked against you. Women may seem complicated, bu

Carl-August Seibel founded one of the first shoe factories in Hauenstein, in 1886. At the time he only produced shoes and sandals in his own house. In 1907 a new factory was built, which still produces shoes today. The business continued to grow thro

We have come through 2020 and we are ready to hit the new year with lots of positivity. Thanks to our wonderful customers from near and far who have supported us. We never stop laughing and its what has got us through a difficult year. End of Summer

Award-winning kitchen designers, H. Miller Bros are delighted to announce their new solid oak Bread Box as one of the first designs that will form part of their new handmade kitchen accessories collection. To order se visit: www.hmillerbros.co.uk In

Volkswagen’s SUV range is now completed with the arrival of the T-Roc 110TSI Style. Priced at $33,990, the T-Roc 110TSI Style fits neatly into Volkswagen’s showroom between the T-Cross 85TSI Style and the T-Roc 140TSI Sport, The more affordable of th

Over seven magical Friday nights in February and March 2021, the Wanderlust Concert Series will see a presentation of extraordinary concerts exploring ancient music traditions melded with contemporary influences from across the globe. The line-up fea

Diana must contend with a work colleague and businessman, whose desire for extreme wealth sends the world down a path of destruction, after an ancient artifact that grants wishes goes missing. A young boy and his grandmother have a run-in with a cov

Lorraine and her husband Rob loved living in their own home in Penrith – but eventually it was time to consider retirement options. Living in a retirement village can offer many benefits, including a having a strong sense of community, low maintenanc