April - May 2022

Blue Mountains Life

Country Living in regional Australia

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BLUE Mountains life
Andrew Papadatos andrew@bluemountainslife.com.au Ph: (02) 9052 4937 Mob: 0413 051 652 Vanessa Mace vanessa@bluemountainslife.com.au Diana Smith, Julie Walker editorial@bluemountainslife.com.au Luba Bosch Ronald Bowden, John Rowe, Jennifer Johnston, T
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Editor
Living in our region is both a privilege and a pleasure. We have access to national parks that are the envy of the world and yet we are still only about an hour away from major sporting and cultural sites. Yet, despite our surrounds, there is curren
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News
Blue Mountains City Council is welcoming nine new Cadets, Apprentices and Trainees (CATs) to its workforce. These new employees are enrolled in studies at a range of universities and TAFEs and are working across fields as diverse as civil constructio
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Earth Care
A dying tree (pictured left) at the Corridor of Oaks at Faulconbridge has to be removed, after being struck by lightning. The 23m tall Araucaria cunninghamii (Hoop Pine) was struck in early 2020 and Blue Mountains City Council officers had hoped th
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Art Events
Braemar Gallery in Springwood is once again hosting an exhibition of artworks inspired by Glenbrook Lagoon, from May 12 - June 5. Following on from the successful 2018 exhibition, A Year at Glenbrook Lagoon, 10 artists will display new paintings, dra
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Rock Star Alchemy
hopefully, you caught Bathurst-based artist Peter Wilson’s sublime glazed pottery exhibition Luminosity at BRAG recently. Drawn from inspiration in the natural landscape, locally sourced materials and a strong sense of design it’s a toss-up whether t
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Lessons Learnt
having the right skills when entering the workforce is a must if you’re going to land that job. Yet finding a mentor willing to teach you can be difficult as they are often in demand themselves. But the road to finding a mentor was made much easier w
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Mums THE WORD
Orange recently played host to hundreds of women enjoying a great night at Central West Mums’ Mumfest 2022. While some came with friends and business partners, others walked into the sparkling pink and gold room knowing nobody. But for everyone invol
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Picture Perfect
Surrounded by trees and sandstone, Studio Bokeh showcases the work of Nikkola Berrington who has captured many beautiful images from Australia and around the world. She loves to photograph the beauty of nature around her, in all its forms. She is dr
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Self SUFFICIENT
With interest rates set to increase again, families are getting creative to get a foothold into the property market. Now is not the time to dream smaller – it’s time to dream smarter. Owning a beautiful, centrally located home in a dream location, ju
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Where Eagles Dare
inspired by the beautiful and rugged Rydal landscape is a pavilion-style custom-built filled with natural elements like stone and two types of native wood. Perched on the Rydal Ridgeway and positioned to overlook the spectacular Lake Lyell is a five-
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Bucolic Charm
a drive through Hartley is the perfect way to experience country living. Specimen trees tower over lawns that go for acres and driveways, such as the one belonging to Franks Place Country Estate, can stretch to 87 metres long. The home is located in
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Winter Heating
WINTER IS FAST APPROACHING SO HEAT YOUR HOME WITH THESE COST EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS. ■
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Passion. Pride. Craftsmanship.
no detail too small. No element insignificant. Vermont Castings was founded on the belief that the stately beauty of cast iron could be combined with the simple utility of wood heat, to craft stoves of value and enduring beauty. Vermont Castings prov
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Keep Warm With A Lopi Fireplace
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
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34 Years Strong
The company originally opened in Blaxland East. Since that time, it has relocated to Smith Street, Emu Plains and then again to a larger premises in Russell Street, Emu Plains where we remain today. We are proud to be dealers of six major brands: Mit
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Air Conditioners Built For Australia
Lower Mountains Air Conditioning has been a Mitsubishi Electric DIAMOND DEALER for more than 25 years! With the ongoing customer and after sales support Mitsubishi Electric is our preferred brand and here is why. Mitsubishi Electric has a proud histo
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Unique Accommodation Experience
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
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Home Improvement
BE INSPIRED AND TRANSFORM YOUR HOUSE INTO A COSY, BEAUTIFUL HOME. ■
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When Details Matter
renowned for timber windows and doors, Against the Grain manufacture and supply custom products across NSW and the ACT. Their focus on detail and quality extends to residential building projects, having completed a range of substantial new builds, re
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Designing Your DREAM KITCHEN needn’t Be A Nightmare!
creating a kitchen that’s both beautiful & highly functional requires a lot of thought & very careful planning. You use your kitchen many times every day, so it needs to be functional as well as look good. Whether you’re cooking, eating, entertaining
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LIANO II Coloured Basin Range
introducing Liano II Coloured Basins by Caroma Expanding colour options for the bathroom, now available at Cook’s. Liano II continues the strong architectural connection, embracing new forms with iconic round and contemporary pill shapes that pair ha
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Time For A NEW LOOK For The Inside Of Your Home
with the approach of winter, it’s an ideal time to freshen up the inside of your home with a new colour scheme. But many decorating jobs require more than traditional paints can offer. Sophisticated colours & textures can make such a difference & tra
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Competitive Reliable Experienced
Solar systems are one of the most effective assets for your home. Every year a large percentage of Australians are enjoying the benefits of solar on their family homes. Solar at home is a low-maintenance energy solution that will deliver for years to
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Serving The Hawkesbury District For 5 Generations
paull’s of Richmond is a family owned and operated business which has been a pillar of the community since 1897. Originally located in March Street as Paull Bros, it was a general store selling hardware, groceries, and produce. Moving to the current
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Shop Local
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
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Put The CHIC Into GEEK
elf 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
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Award Winning Fine Dining
taking inspiration from the beauty and rugged landscapes of the Blue Mountains and past cultures, Arrana on Macquarie Road at Springwood weaves native ingredients and stories into its menus. So, when the AGFG (Australian Good Food Guide) revealed its
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Local Is The New Black
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
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BURGERS, ATMOSPHERE and COCKTAILS
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 can’t wait
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Artisan. Authentic. SUBLIME!
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
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LOW And SLOW In KATOOMBA
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,
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Easy dinner IDEAS
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil300–350g boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4), diced into 3cm chunks160g celery (3–4 stalks), finely diced (reserve the leaves to garnish)160g deseeded green pepper (about 1 large), finely diced160g onion (about 1
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Top Kitchen Tech For 2022
This handheld milk frother is battery powered and comes with its own case for travel and storage for ultimate portability. It comes with instructions for all the little details, but the basics are you pop the end on your milk and turn it on! Just lik
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VARIETY & RANGE TO SUIT YOUR GARDEN
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
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Colour Up
if the monochrome of winter approaching has you dreaming of brighter days ahead, you’re not alone. Thankfully, the forecast is in, and it’s all about colour, shimmer and glow for nails, lips and skin. Vogue published a feature highlighting all the bi
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Better Future
over a number of years, 65-year-old Donald Summers went from having an occasional cough and clearing his throat, to increasingly frequent coughing attacks that produced mucus and exhaustion. It was aggravating and embarrassing. It also caused him to
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Born Free
today, it is rare and often illegal to let a dog roam off-leash. Even large parks usually have leash laws. At the same time, dog ownership is growing. Dog owners are increasingly looking for places to let their dogs run and socialize off-leash. Some
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Better Outcomes
the recent pandemic has taken its toll on many peoples’ health. Those were the findings from a released poll overseas insurance provider Humana, which polled 1003 seniors to see what effect Covid had on their lives. Overall, four-in-five seniors repo
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Fashion
Miss Mary Mac boasts a curated collection of Australian and imported labels that are wearable and most importantly have longevity in your wardrobe. We are confident about what we do and enjoy sharing our knowledge with our customers. Libby & Belinda
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Base Layers
with winter fast approaching, base layers are the perfect way to keep warm. Whether it’s hiking, walking, climbing or just sitting around the house, these layers will keep you warm and comfortable throughout winter. Base layers come in many different
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What’s New
Stunning Art Prints by Mari have been designed as a visual way to connect with the healing power of crystals. Carnelain gives you Empowering, Passion & Commitment. Hemanite gives you Protecting, Grounding & Balancing. Bloodstone gives you Courage, Vi
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On The Road
The all-new Hyundai Ioniq 5 has added to its growing list of Car of the Year honours by being named overall UK Car of the Year 2022. The claiming of the top honour in the UK Car of the Year Awards came after the IONIQ 5 was also awarded the Best Fami
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Great Reads
Clara Button is no ordinary librarian. While the world remains at war, in East London Clara has created the country’s only underground library, built over the tracks in the disused Bethnal Green tube station. Down here a secret community thrives: wit
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Film Preview
A lonely bushwoman struggles to raise her children and run the family farm while her husband is away. Follows the life of Father Stuart Long, a boxer-turned-priest who inspired countless people during his journey from self-destruction to redemption.
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On Stage
Immerse yourself in one of the most unique productions touring the world. Celtic Illusion, the Irish dance and grand illusion sensation. A breathtaking array of experiences, fusing Irish Dance, Magic and influential flavours of Fosse, Michael Jackson
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Social Scene
Springwood’s Braemar Gallery held it’s first public exhibition opening since pre-lockdown. The three artist on show were Samara Thomson, a longstanding committee member with her first solo show ‘Essence’, featuring mixed media landscapes, Stephen Tra

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