Blue Mountains Life

blue Mountains Library’s hugely popular Summer Reading Program has grown bigger and better for Summer 2020/2021. This year, the Library is launching Summer Reading Club online and encouraging children, young adults and now adults to sign up and enjoy

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

FROM YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY. Efforts to protect and conserve several rare and endangered forest areas in the Blue Mountains will be amplified, after Council was awarded a $350,000 grant by the NSW Environmental Trust. Over the next four years the fun

One of the highlights of the annual Orange Regional Gallery calendar is the Here/Now exhibition, a community exhibition featuring artists from the central west. Orange Mayor Reg Kidd said the annual Here/Now exhibition was a chance for local artists,

petronella McGovern is a writer and editor who grew up on a farm outside Bathurst. After working in Canberra for a number of years, she decided it was time to show her skill as a novelist. Her bestselling first novel, ‘Six Minutes’ was published in 2

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

you’d normally expect a major showcase of tiny treasures to be locked behind glass or kept at a distance, but a recent presentation was unique for its accessibility and originality. It was the brainchild of Liz Butler and Wendy Truelove of Nexus Oran

what compels a person to show up to work every day for zero income – for six years. Blue Mountains Life recently set out to find out. Hawkesbury resident Diane Sweeny is one such person. For the last six years she has been showing up to volunteer for

back in its heyday, Lithgow boasted not one but three cinemas. While those commercial outlets have fallen by the wayside, business is now booming at the Lithgow Valley Film Society. Perhaps it’s the spectre of COVID keeping residents closer to home,

if a serene country lifestyle acreage sounds like just what the doctor ordered, then you’re not alone. Sales in the Greater Blue Mountains are running strong as people look to escape to a simpler way of life closer to nature. One of the most beautifu

stepping in the front gate of Cloudlands, an iconic cliff-top property near the Three Sisters, is like entering a time capsule. Think twelve-foot plaster ceilings, old-world timber panelling, bespoke wood kitchens and beautiful rock-walled gardens fr

the property market has had a good year in 2020. Despite the drought and pandemic, the market has been running with a fair bit of steam. Several homes made our pages this year and we decided it was time to take a look at what we thought were the best

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As tea-loving twin sisters and busy mums (who happen to share a passion for all things Australian), we understand the importance of an uncomplicated cuppa. So, not surprisingly, that’s the inspiration behind our unique flavours that are carefully han

Mountain High Pies are again stocking the trophy cabinet, after winning this years’ Australia’s Best Pie and Pastie Competition for their Gluten-Free Lamb Shiraz pie. It is the first time the Wentworth Falls team have entered this competition, after

We offer food that is fresh, local and ethically sourced. Our chefs handpick only the best local produce to create a diverse and inspirational menu for our guests to experience a taste of Orange. The Orange region has a long history of producing grea

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

You never know what you might find at Acquisitions Home Decor, in Blackheath. After their success in Leura for the past 10 years, John and Robert relocated to larger premises up the mountains in Blackheath earlier this year. They have assembled a ble

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

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

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

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 friendl

have you ever wondered, “How much does a custom wedding dress cost?” According to experts, most brides spend around $500 to $1,500 on their wedding dress. Do you worry about the cost of a custom-made wedding dress? The more successful the designer is

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 the Megalong Valley, Blue Mountains. The vineyard offers beautiful accommodation

Cancer is a word that many of us fear. Hearing that you or a loved one have developed skin cancer can make your mind jump to conclusions out of shock and worry. But just what types of skin cancers are dangerous, and how can you prevent yourself from

There is a centuries old English poem whose authorship has been obscured by the passage of time. It goes: Those we love do not fade away. They walk besides us every day. It is so true. When we lose a loved one, it is probably the most difficult d

Much is spoken about behaving professionally. Most people can actively recognise professionalism or the lack of it in others, but find it extremely difficult to define it, or model it when considering their own behaviour. So, let’s unpick exactly wha

Do you want to step up your game in fashion? Everyone has heard of the saying “Don’t judge a book by its cover” but let’s all be honest, we can’t help but do it at times. While it’s impossible to figure out how someone is without getting to know them

With 6 boutique stores across Sydney, the Southern Highlands and Canberra, Nina Leon’s Shoe Boutique is your go to destination for shoes and handbags in the shopping hub of Leura, in the Blue Mountains. Located upstairs in the Strand Arcade on the Le

This November, the ladies at Foot of the Mountains celebrated their 2nd year in Glenbrook, can you believe how fast time has gone? With this crazy challenging year almost behind us, it’s time to brighten up your wardrobe for the family functions and

Oriental ceramics inspire with bright colours and filigree ornaments: vessels and tiles in this familiar and exotic style look like splashes of colour from the kingdom of a thousand and one nights. A large selection of new ceramic bowls, cups and coa

Audi welcomes the return of its iconic uberwagon, the RS 4 Avant, and dynamically sporty siblings, the RS 5 Coupé and RS 5 Sportback. Comfort items such as heated electric seats with 4-way lumbar support and massage function, convenience key, privacy

Feature adaptation of Frank Herbert’s science fiction novel, about the son of a noble family entrusted with the protection of the most valuable asset and most vital element in the galaxy. Thomas and Bea are now married and living with Peter and his

Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra launches its 2021 season with programs of exquisite music, featuring internationally acclaimed guest artists, and outstanding youth music education programs. The Orchestra has announced its largest-ever seaso

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