Blue Mountains Life

blue Mountains City Council has launched a new initiative to help local tradespeople secure more local work. Love Local Tradies – an extension of Council’s successful Love Local campaign that launched in 2020 to assist local businesses after bushfire

Blue Mountains City Council has won the NSW Government Excellence Award for Innovative Leadership and Management, in the category of Councils with populations under 100,000. The award, announced on 14 July, was for the Council’s Forward Together proj

Blue Mountains City Council’s Bushfire Recovery Action Plan has been officially endorsed. The plan outlines recovery efforts since the summer’s unprecedented bush fires in the region, and details continuing strategies for the rest of 2020. Council re

Blue Mountains City Council has approved 10 applicants for its City of the Arts Quick Response Small Grant Program. The grants program, totalling $20,000, was developed to support Blue Mountains artists and arts organisations impacted by the COVID-19

There’s a reason the Blue Mountains has one of the highest numbers of artists per head of population in NSW – it’s the stunning natural environment. Our iconic wildlife and trademark sandstone cliffs have been inspiring artists for decades. So, it wa

Bathurst’s new Railway Museum has had a couple of starts this year due to social lockdowns, so its short life is already intertwined with the comings of the community in the way railways have been for centuries. Ben O’Regan, manager of the newly comp

Between full-time work, children and housework, women are busier than ever – so spare a thought for those dealing with cancer too. Hawkesbury resident Jodie Amor was busy going through the motions of daily life when she was struck down with breast ca

It’s been a tough year for local farmers are residents. Raging bushfires, droughts, Covid and floods have taken their toll on many. And the environment is no different. It also has suffered at the hands of nature. Yet it’s good to know that there is

Sandpatch is a classic Australian weatherboard built in the 1890s and located on the corner of a quiet street, in sought-after leafy south Wentworth Falls. It’s a stately historical homestead retaining the best of its period features: fabulous origin

Forget the daily commute – there’s not a traffic jam in sight at this one-year-old home directly adjoining 57 acres of parklands, ponds and walking tracks. With attention turning away from capital cities all around the world, the crisp clear skies of

The historic settlement of Hartley is a well-preserved site of colonial-era buildings, including the Greek Revival-styled Courthouse, which once collected bushrangers, convicts and cattle thieves. You’ll find Hartley between Mount Victoria and Lithgo

Eating simply and seasonally is at the core of Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s recipes. Whether it’s a cooling coffee granita to start a summer’s day or the comfort of a hearty baked maccheroni in darkest winter, this is the kind of food you will want to

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

Remember chia? Those little black seeds that grew “hair” for your Chia Pet? Well, they’re back, and as it turns out, they are incredibly healthy for you! These powerful little seeds are helpful for weight loss, are a great source of protein, antioxid

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, plus it is the spiritual home of motorsports in Australia, an

at Mountain High Pies you will be spoilt for choice with 50 varieties of pie available including family size pies for you to enjoy at home. There are plenty of vegan, vegetarian, plus gluten free options for both gourmet and sweet. In 2019 the team c

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

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

finding ways to relax is part and parcel to a person’s mental health. Whether you typically work long days or you’re prone to stress and anxiety, figuring out what calms you down is necessary to keep a level head. One method that works for most peopl

Curtains & blinds can completely transform your home, adding a strong design element as well as ensuring privacy, warmth in winter & protection from the heat & glare of summer. When choosing window furnishings for your home, selecting the right optio

a dam Taylor has always been interested in Vintage and Antique and loves the reproduction period products that are available these days. Having renovated older houses first hand and sourcing supplies from Windsor, he saw the opportunity for a restora

In a typical solar system, panels are strung together and the energy they produce is fed into a single inverter. This inverter converts the energy into useable energy that can be used throughout your home. The main limitation with this setup is that

There are 32 Lopi products available with countless design options available to suit the décor of any home. The options and features are seemingly endless and overwhelming to many. Some people believe that ‘a fireplace is a fireplace’ no matter what

failing to get a good night’s sleep can impact how we function during the day. It can impact our cognitive abilities and memory. The sleep you need also changes over time. As a senior, this might mean that you go to bed much earlier than you did at a

when someone passes away, many people choose to send flowers. Flowers are symbolic of life but they are comforting in a time of death. In most cultures, flowers are a large part of remembrance at the time of one’s death and are a ubiquitous part of f

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

every bride-to-be wants to look and feel her best on her wedding day. For nearly one-third of adults, looking and feeling their best means losing weight — an average of 18 kilos, according to a recent survey. In addition, 1 in 5 adults surveyed say t

With 8 boutique stores across Sydney, the Southern Highlands, Canberra and Melbourne, 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 Arcad

A mesmerising, spiralling sculpture, Uplift 2.0 sits on your windowsill and gentle revolves. It visually soothing motion create a moment of calm, helping you to relax and unwind. Manufactured from waste fishing nets sourced from Cornish Hake Fisherie

Peugeot has revised its 308 range for this year with an all-new petrol drivetrain to its existing 308 Touring Sportswagon. The all-new 308 GT-Line features a driveaway price of $36,490 and gains such items as panoramic glass roof, 18” Diamant Black d

Working full time and going to school full time is a lot for anyone to handle. Juggling school work with your job responsibilities and family responsibilities is a skill on its own. Going back to school at 30 might not seem like the easiest task to c

Lithgow City Council, in collaboration with the National Bushfire recovery agency continues to present a season of Live’n’Local community live music events. Last month a small audience gathered at the iconic Foundations at Portland. The audience brav

Director Peter Jackson showcases his documentary about The Beatles, featuring in-studio footage that was shot in early 1969 for the 1970 feature film ‘Let It Be.’ Successful author Veronica Henley finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality and mu