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'Death trap' fears: Minister warned of 'at risk' plan for Katoomba apartments
5+ hour, 28+ min ago (667+ words) The peak body on local bushfire matters has taken their fears over a planned Katoomba development with more than 200 apartments directly to the NSW Planning Minister. The Blue Mountains Bush Fire Management Committee has written to the minister, Paul Scully,…...
Homework or grand final? Sky Blues teen to set record
8+ hour, 59+ min ago (388+ words) Akol Akon can be forgiven for not doing his year 12 homework this week. While HSC trials loom around the corner, Sydney FC's teen sensation isn't thinking past Saturday. Akol - who turns 17 on Thursday - will be the youngest player to feature…...
Tigers hope they are past the worst of injury crisis
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (440+ words) Richmond are confident the worst of their injury crisis is behind them and they will avoid having to call up VFL-listed top-up players despite suffering yet another blow in their 36-point loss to St Kilda. Adem Yze's Tigers had 18 players…...
Blues set for State of Origin decider after Blue Mountains prep | Blue Mountains Gazette | Katoomba, NSW
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (13+ words) NSW Blues train with junior fans at Blue Mountains before 2025 Origin decider....
Ngula Bulgarabang Park: Katoomba area burn targets risks | Blue Mountains Gazette | Katoomba, NSW
2+ week, 4+ day ago (16+ words) Ngula Bulgarabang Regional Park will undergo a hazard reduction burn on April 30, west of Katoomba....
Dr Jerry Schwartz proposes roller coaster for Fairmont Resort | Blue Mountains Gazette | Katoomba, NSW
2+ week, 6+ day ago (252+ words) Dr Jerry Schwartz plans a roller coaster and carousel at Fairmont Resort, Leura. Discover his vision to amuse children and boost Blue Mountains tourism....
Blaxland tip: Urgent earthworks combat "putrid" leachate smell | Blue Mountains Gazette | Katoomba, NSW
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (78+ words) After resident complaints, Blue Mountains City Council extended its Blaxland tip odour fence 900m. Discover the new urgent works addressing the "unbearable" stench....
Blue Mountains Anzac Day Sees Strong, Moving Community Turnout | Blue Mountains Gazette | Katoomba, NSW
2+ week, 6+ day ago (22+ words) Anzac Day services across the Blue Mountains, from Mount Victoria to Glenbrook, drew large crowds. Discover how the community commemorated this year....
Hat Hill Road: Blackheath footpath plan faces local resistance | Blue Mountains Gazette | Katoomba, NSW
1+ week, 5+ day ago (71+ words) Blue Mountains City Council's plan for a 1. 5km footpath on Hat Hill Road, Blackheath, meets strong resident opposition. Discover the environmental and character concerns....
Blue Mountains Gazette letters: Lapstone Bridge 'eye-sore' sparks heritage debate | Blue Mountains Gazette | Katoomba, NSW
1+ week, 5+ day ago (589+ words) The Blue Mountains World Heritage Area entry is neglected, with calls for action on the Lapstone Railway Bridge graffiti. See why locals say authorities fail to act....