Blue Mountains Life

Blue Mountains Library is encouraging residents to head online to read, watch and study during temporary closures introduced by governments. The Library offers free online resources such: eBooks and eAudiobooks, via BorrowBox · eMagazines and eAudiob

During these difficult and uncertain times when non-essential services are closing and we are all staying home as much as possible, it’s important to stay positive and see beauty and inspiration in our daily lives. To help fill that void, the Blue Mo

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

Blue Mountains Mayor Mark Greenhill has announced a second wave of measures as Blue Mountains Council goes further to help restrict the spread of COVID-19. Mayor Greenhill said: “Frankly, I think the nation needs to go faster. My view is that we need

A record fifteen awards were presented to worthy environmental Bushcare volunteers at Council’s 22nd Annual Bushcare Awards. The highest honour, Environmental Volunteer of the Year was awarded to Gillian Miller for her strong commitment to the restor

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

The Cowra Regional Art Gallery is inviting artists to take part in the Calleen Art Award 2020 which will take place from 4 October to 15 November. Entry forms will be available at the Gallery’s website or as a printed entry form available from the Ga

TALENTED LEURA WRITER MARK O’FLYNN DISCUSSES HIS LATEST AND FUTURE WORKS AND WHAT DRIVES HIM TO WRITE. beautiful monologue by a little-known Australian writer, combined with new work has come together in a romantic, dramatic new play labelled Fitson

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 It seems that many buyers are relocating to the Blue

it’s hard enough trying to make a living from performing as a singer. Endless venues, long road trips and long hours can take its toll. Yet for many, those obstacles are not enough to put them off having a crack at the big time. Local Hawkesbury perf

year 6’s in regional schools are discovering creative ways to learn about regional historical characters through the History Here filmmaking project, an initiative of Bathurst children’s book author and literacy consultant Paul Stafford and Orange fi

the six musicians behind Orange’s new Chamber Music Festival (OCMF) are excited because they are about to launch this inaugural three-day event in April. “It will be the ‘Nexas Saxophone Quartet’, ‘Acacia String Quartet’ and David Shaw and Alina Zbor

it’s hard enough maintaining a home inside and out. This house blends the two perfectly. Garden and lawn care can take up much of your time and your interior often a mess thanks to the kids, takes up the rest of your time. In this house, the outdoor

when it comes to Beechmont House, a million-dollar residential gem, the brief was to produce lamps with traditional influences, yet focus on contemporary style. The property effortlessly marries contemporary living with state-of-the-art technology, s

are you all set to move into your first house? For many new homeowners, this eventful moment is both exciting and stressful at the same time. Everyone wants their first move to be perfect. This is why we created this moving into your first house chec

1 mug raisins (200g)5 oranges1 teaspoon ground cumin2 teaspoons date or maple syrup1 mug cashews (200g)1 mug pitted olives (180g) salt and pepper Peel the outside of the carrots and discard that peel. Then peel the rest of the carrots into thin sli

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

The Source Bulk Foods Katoomba would like to say a big THANK YOU to all of our customers who have supported us in our first year of business. “It has been a fabulous first year of our venture and the support of our local community to embrace our busi

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

marble, a natural material associated with the very idea of Italian-ness and an icon of a territorial and cultural identity, the inspiring reference for this Marvel collection. Adopted since ancient Roman times, it has become the star feature of exce

When you first set foot in House to Home by Jenny, you will be surprised not only by the size of the store, but the extensive range and choice of beautiful products. As a Blue Mountains local Jenny saw the opportunity for a Homewares store that inspi

If you’re unfamiliar about how solar panels work, here’s the rundown. Solar panels convert sunlight – not the sun’s heat – directly into electricity through photovoltaic cells that capture the energy of the sun in the form of DC energy and convert th

are you looking for that perfect bespoke piece to complete your room? Look no further then bespoke on main, which has recently opened in Lithgow. From the vibrant black and white striped shopfront to the black and white checked floors, bespoke on mai

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

when it comes to managing your money, raising a family can present a serious challenge. If you’re worried about how to discuss being broke with your children, there are a number of ways you can handle this all too common situation. Instead of being n

here 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 d

a ward winning injector Jill McIver brings over 9 years’ experience in making you look the age that you feel. She has, impressively, completed over 10,000 treatments across NSW, the ACT and Victoria as a registered nurse, Jill has built a reputation

wedding Dress is one important thing in your big day. It can help you look beautiful, sparkling and perfect. On the other hand, a gown that is not well suited to you can make you look bigger, proportioned even . sure you everything you need when sear

The sock specialists. Experience the benefits of Humphrey Law socks available from Blackheath Family Shoe store. Find your perfect sock! Humphrey Law manufacture socks made from Australian wool, cotton, Peruvian-sourced alpaca, and bamboo-rayon. They

in the midst of this global pandemic, we are reflecting in real-time on how systems undergo large-scale transformation—how government, businesses, schools, cities, and communities adapt and make fundamental changes to existing ways of working. Prior

The third generation of the Fiat 500 will now come as an electric vehicle. With a range of up to 320km it will be combined with a 85kW fast charger supplied as standard. It will also feature level 2 autonomous driving. The Fiat 500 is now an “Italian

Fresh from winning the 2019 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, Home, I’m Darling is full of big skirts and even bigger questions. How can we cope with the pressures of modern life? What do we lose in the present when we pine for the past? And can you

A film about Natasha Romanoff in her quests between the films Civil War and Infinity War. A satire on wealth, centred around a billionaire high-street fashion mogul’s 60th birthday on the Greek island Mykonos. Successful author Veronica finds herse