Blue Mountains Life

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

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 its field supplying unbeatable prices on a massive product range with everything

Blue Mountains City Council had urged Blue Mountains residents to become Citizen Scientists and take part in the Wild Pollinator Count as part of Australian Pollinator Week. Last month initiative saw Council introduce everyone to the many beautiful p

She’s known as the queen of Australian fantasy children’s literature, with more than 100 books and countless awards to her name. With more in the works, Blue Mountains master storyteller Emily Rodda takes a moment to tell Blue Mountains Life about he

While people may be enjoying the freedoms after lockdown, they may have accumulated stress as we head towards the end of the year. The time leading up to Christmas can be especially stressful. A few sessions of Counselling can make a real difference

the children of families who lost everything during the worst flooding in recent memory this March are the target of a special Christmas appeal by Hawkesbury Council. Residents are being asked to donate an unwrapped toy to make Christmas special for

it takes a lot of passion and pride to write an 844 book. Commitment would be another word. Yet that is exactly what happen as Dr Graham Lupp revealed his massive two-volume works on architectural history in Bathurst. Bathurst-born and bred architect

leing elderly can be lonely at the best of times. But during recent lockdowns, with family and friends further away than ever, older residents faced a strain like none in recent times. In response, Orange Council is launching a recruitment drive to f

Standing at the crossroads between the Blue Mountains and the Central West regions, Ambermere has to be one of the most recognisable and historically significant properties in NSW. For motorists travelling the Great Western Highway, the major carriag

colonial style houses might have their place in the Blue Mountains but for most, a modern and well-appointed house is what most people look for. So, it was pleasing to see that Liberty Property Services has an exciting opportunity that can easily fil

faulconbridge is truly a unique suburb of the Blue Mountains. It’s close enough to Sydney to allow residents the luxury of commuting to the city for work yet still far away so that you can enjoy the region’s fabulous bush and walking trails. That’s w

with its roller-coaster hills, main street lined with art deco buildings and jaw-dropping views of the mist-filled valley, it’s little wonder Katoomba has attracted the attention of buyers everywhere. Located in a quiet section of the suburb is a bri

50ml Smokehead High Voltage200ml ginger beer25ml fresh lemon juiceCrushed root gingerSqueezed lemon and ginger to garnish Chop about 2-3cm off your ginger root and peel it. Slice it finely, grate it roughly, or mash the living daylights out if out.

3 aubergines4 tbsp olive oil2 red onions, finely choppedSalt and pepper4 fat cloves garlic, crushed2 tbsp sweet smoked paprika2 tsp ground allspice1½ tsp ground cinnamon2 tsp ground coriander2 tsp ground cumin1kg minced lamb4 tbsp tomato purée3 tbsp

More and more people are opting to spend their dollars locally in a bid to support their community. It is a well known fact that locally owned businesses create communities that are more affluent and generally better-off across a wide range of metric

Walking through the door of Mooi Plants is like entering an indoor jungle in the middle of Bathurst. Hanging plants, potted plants, vibrant coloured pots, metal pieces, bird cages, artworks, gardening accessories adorn to store. Bathurst local Suzie

Self confessed Geek, Roni Mills-Mateer moved on from her 20+ years in the radio industry and had an epiphany that she wanted to open a store for Geeks. Both her husband and son are geeks also, so this made the decision all the more fun. She wanted to

What a year it has been for the restaurant business. Lockdowns and covid had seen many of the region’s eateries adjust their business model to cope with the pandemic. Yet when you’re so good at providing dinners with the best food in the region and

Finn & Co Cafe was established in 2017 and later bought by young local & entrepreneur Robert Mackay on May 1st 2019. With an all-day menu & irresistible house treats Finn & Co. Cafe provides all your coffee & food essentials with a warm welcome & cos

Whether you’re meeting old friends, celebrating something special, or just craving some ribs, we’ll be here to make it memorable. Have you been craving succulent slow cooked meats, tasty treats and Cocktails? The Bootlegger Bar in Katoomba is excited

We all know Rome wasn’t built in a day – as it turns out it was built on it’s famous pizza! “Pizza in pala Romana” the artisan Roman style has arrived in the mighty Blue Mountains centrally located right on Leura Mall. Don’t let the unusual square fo

The Bootlegger Smokehouse and Bar will take you on a distinctive low & slow journey, taking inspiration from Southern BBQ and Cajan cuisines to create a mouth-watering experience to be shared. While slow cooking and smoking meats remain at our core,

This season, embrace outdoor living and make it as comfortable as your living room. Choose versatile pieces of furniture that you can move outdoors for an hour or so to take advantage of the Summer sun, read a book, or escape for a while to enjoy the

Welcome to Cook’s. We are a family owned and operated business. Our doors first opened to Sydney’s plumbing trade and retail customers in 1969, and today our Cook’s family boasts over 200 close-knit team members. Cook’s are Sydney’s largest independe

Hawkesbury Heating are a family owned and operated company based in Sydney’s stunning Hawkesbury region and now with stores in Penrith Homemaker Centre and Marsden Park. With over 35 years experience and a fireplace and BBQ showroom which is one of t

To hire interior designers to work on your home or office design can be a big investment. Whether you know what exactly you want but you don’t know how you can get the same, also you don’t have clue to begin up with or you don’t have enough time to i

It has been a crazy time to live in. From covid to lockdowns and then the reopening, many have wondered how quickly time has passed. This year has been particularly good for the property market with homes selling at record numbers in the Blue Mountai

a trial fibrillation (also called AFib or AF) is a quivering or irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. In fact, having AFib makes you up to five times more likely to have a strok

if picky eating were an Olympic sport, would your child be the gold medal winner? If so, you’re not alone. Many parents find that their children consistently place first in the “you can’t make me eat that” category and excel at pushing food around th

a three-day detox diet plan is a plan to cleanse your body, to clear your mind and to uplift your spirit. The detox works by restricting, for a , beverages you consume. It allows you to be renewed and replenished. Some people go to a plush spa to rej

many older adults experience feelings of loneliness and isolation as they age, but pets can provide the companionship and love seniors desire. A new survey conducted by Home Instead found regular interaction with animals can help to reduce feelings o

It is the search for happiness that always begins with the comfort of our creations. Get comfortable and let happiness start with your feet. Since 1984 Pikolinos have worked so that each shoe is unique. Each new season is a challenge that we face by

We provide contemporary fashion for Australian women. We offer a snapshot of Australian fashion as well as highlights of selected imported labels from Italy, France, Denmark and New Zealand to name a few. It is our aim to present fabulous, wearable f

Wishing you were heading to Europe?….. Foot of the Mountains has beautiful European sandals for lazing around the beach on holiday or if you have to be at work. So many styles and colours to choose from. Now stocking fabulous Australian made hats by

Spoil your dog this Christmas with an artistic, colourful dog bed, toy or collar and leash set from Australian brand Outback Tails. www.outbacktails.com Artist Adele Riley Believes that people connect to colour as strongly as they do the subject mat

Mitsubishi premiered its fully redesigned Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) model of the Outlander crossover SUV. The new model will be switching to a large capacity drive battery with a total capacity of 20-kilowatt hours (kWh) and raising the

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. Set in 1998, this origin story explores the secrets of the my

On December 10 Bathurst Regional Gallery celebrated three current exhibitions in the one opening event. Brett Whiteley: Drawing is Everything, Anastasia Parmson: I Drew A Line & Called It Home and Peter Wilson: Luminosity are all on until Sunday, Feb

The Orange Library played host to Diana Bell and the launch of her poetry book ‘Ten Fable Landscapes’ this month. After moving to the Central West in my late thirties, she developed a passionate interest in writing poetry, relishing the crystalline p

If you’re looking for properties and houses for sale or rent in Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Century 21 Central Mountains Hazelbrook has a broad selection of residential and commercial real estate to suit all budgets. We t