June - July 2018

Blue Mountains Life

Country Living in regional Australia

Blue Mountains Life1 min readPolitics
Editorial
The Commonwealth Bank has closed its Blaxland Branch, a decision which confused some locals. The bank says declining patronage was the reason for the closure. The reason might be true as many customers move their banking online at the expense of loc
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News
The Council is calling for the Commonwealth Bank to change its decision to close the Blaxland Branch. The Commonwealth Bank announced the decision to close the Blaxland Branch in late April citing declining patronage as the reason. The closure is sla
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In The Garden
If you can knit, felt or crochet, you are invited to help make 2000 poppies for an installation to commemorate the WWI Armistice Day Centenary in November. The Poppy Project, which began as a small personal tribute by two Australian women, has become
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The Art Of LANDSCAPING
Landsculpt offers a diverse range of products & services that encompasses both residential & commercial spaces. From design to construction and maintenance, we are a client-oriented business whose first thought on any project is ‘what do you need?’ W
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Art Events
Examining the relationship between colour, form and space, the site-responsive exhibition Colour Run focuses on the notion of colour as construct within a framework of broader historical and philosophical perspectives. The exhibition presents new wor
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ARTYBRA & TIE
Yes, they are doing it again – ArtyBra & Tie 2018 is well underway. The event is a fundraising initiative of Cancer Wellness Support (CWS), a locally based organisation established to provide support for residents in the Blue Mountains and Penrith Va
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Bathurst Winter Festival
Come for a journey into the Wild as Bathurst celebrates all that is creative, vibrant and unique to the region during the annual Winter Festival. Staged over two weeks, 7 – 22 July, historic buildings will come alive through static and interactive il
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Fits Like A Glove
Turning 16 is often sold as a milestone event. We think we’ll wake up more mature but the reality, for most of us, is that everyday life remains the same so it can be quite a confusing time. The question is when does a person know when they’ve left b
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GARDEN Of Tranquillity And Creativity
Bathurst’s Lorraine Inwood is a true garden artist. Not only is her work in the soil and plants around the Locksley home she shares with her husband Ted, but it’s also in the mosaics and leadlight featured in her award-winning garden. Created for the
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Bowling His Way To The Top
Next year when North Richmond resident Michael Glenday competes in the Special Olympics Australia National Games 2018 in the Ten Pin Bowling division, he’ll be representing his mates at the Windsor Bowling Alley with pride, sending a strong message a
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AUTHOR Stephen Witte
Q Tell us a little about yourself and how you often found yourself bored and wishing you were some place other than school. I was born in the Blue Mountains and raised in Wentworth Falls, where I attended a local public school. My father enrolled me
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Country Haven
It’s one of the hottest architectural styles in Australia right now and one that’s ideally suited to a country lifestyle. Originally inspired by the homes of the rich and famous in Americas’ long island district, the Hamptons style is one of the mos
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Wonder In Mount Wilson
It was Alice herself who summed things up perfectly in Lewis Carroll’s famous book when she said: “but I don’t want to go among mad people.” Beautiful Mount Wilson is the kind of place that people wishing to escape the madness of the modern world lo
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Bathroom Renovations On A Budget
A bathroom is a room that is used regularly and for that reason a well presented bathroom can immediately lift the value of a property. Not all bathroom renovations have to be costly. As with any good renovation, research is vital to achieving a succ
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Guiding Hand
Norman J. Penhall Funerals: There are many advantages to preplanning one’s funeral. It’s a simple procedure that doesn’t take much time but ensures peace of mind, and relieves the individual’s loved ones of a decision-making process at a stressful ti
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Golden Memories
Escape to the delights of Millthorpe, a beautiful heritagelisted village in the Orange wine region with elegant places to stay, acclaimed restaurants such as Tonic and cool-climate wineries. The rich soils produce delectable truffles, too. Browse in
Blue Mountains Life1 min readCooking, Food & Wine
Our Meal, Their Meal
A House Husbands' Guide Our Meal, Their Meal features simple, economic and speedy recipes with varieties that both the little ones and grown-ups can enjoy together for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The carefully designed meals will allow you to spend
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Light & Easy
200g minced (ground) chicken 50g water chestnuts, diced A bunch coriander (cilantro), finely chopped 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, plus more to serve 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 packet circular dumpling wrappers Grab a mixing bowl and help your Little
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SITTANO'S Bar & Restaurant
At Sittanos, we are passionate about food and about you. We are a family restaurant that strives for excellence in serving you and creating amazing, delicious food that you will love to come back for. Experience our in-house or al fresco dining with
Blue Mountains Life1 min readRegional & Ethnic
The Mediterranean Table
In the age of detoxes and elimination diets, it’s easy to forget that you can enjoy flavorful, satisfying food and live a more healthful life. Offering some of most nourishing and delicious cuisine in the world, The Mediterranean Table is your go-to
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TRUFFLE SEASON at BORRODELL
Borrodell Vineyard at Orange will be celebrating Black Truffle season again. Black Perigord truffles have been growing under oak trees at Borrodell for over 20 years. These exotic fungi growing under ground have matured and will be ready for the 2018
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Warmth And Charm This Winter
At Bathurst Mowerland and Heating we completely understand that when you are building, renovating, or even just upgrading your heating for your home, you only want the best and that’s what we have available. Going away from trends of only selling Chi
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Keep Warm With Lopi
There are 30 Lopi products available with countless design options to suit the décor of any home. The options and features are seemingly endless and overwhelming to many. Some people believe a fireplace is a fireplace no matter what design but that i
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Sustainable Heating
Like the sun within nature, a Masonry heater becomes the warm centre of one’s home and are the most efficient type of wood burners, making them the ideal clean heating tool in terms of environmental costs and benefits. The Fireplace Merchants are a f
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Latest Range
The Mower and Heating Center, Penrith specialise in Regency Fireplaces. Some of the toughest and best built fireplaces, they are designed to warm houses in the Blue Mountains. Included in their range are the Narrabri, Cardinia, Hume and the Gosford.
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Your Local Gas Specialists
Living in the Blue Mountains during the winter is something that needs to be experienced before you can recommend heating and hot water solutions. As long term local residents Di and Liz are well aware of the conditions faced by our community during
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Heat Your Home In Style
Inside Outside believe that quality wood or gas heating will not only add warmth, but value and style to your home all year round. Their heating brands comprise of the latest technology to enhance burn time and reduce emissions. With heating styles r
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Make The Right Choice
The good people at Lithgow Plumbing & Heating can provide locals with a complete heating and hot water solution. From supplying a quote to installing the latest product they are one of the few retailers who also have wood heating and gas fitting exp
Blue Mountains Life2 min readArchitecture
Designed For Life
Looking to improve your home, then the family run business at ATS Awnings & Additions are your answer. With a combined experience of 35 years, they are able to cater for most home improvement needs. They work closely with clients to find the best de
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How To Age With Optimism
Iaving a “glass half full” approach to life has long been considered important for overall wellness. But evidence suggests that there may be truth in this folk wisdom. Humana recently surveyed 2,000 people aged 60 and over, and found that 87 percent
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Look Your Best
Macquarie Medi Spa Bathurst was named the ‘Best Beauty Salon in the world’ at the recent World Luxury Spa Awards held in Vietnam, with the Orange Medi Spa crowned ‘Best Emerging Spa for Oceania’ in 2017. Macquarie Medi Spa is the Central West NSW reg
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Vitamins For Athletes
You’ve moved on from being a gym newbie to meeting all of your fitness goals. As you move into your new lifestyle, you need to up your supplements. Navigating the vitamin aisle at your local fitness store can be an adventure unto itself. Not to ment
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Eliminating The Stress
Memorial Ceremonies are a topic most people tend to avoid, and planning for one can seem downright uncomfortable. It might feel like we are dwelling on the negative. But in fact, it can be a very considerate choice. Your taking care of Memorial Cerem
Blue Mountains Life3 min readFashion
Winter Fashion
Styles in footwear come and go, but quality is never out of fashion. Blackheath Family Shoe Store has been satisfying the needs of families of the Blue Mountains for 99 years, and is held in the highest regard throughout the region for excellence in
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What’s New
Hot on the heels of the stunning success of the Belling Black Series of in-built ovens, comes a new addition. The Belling Black 60cm Pyrolytic oven with 9 functions. Featuring two pyrolytic self-cleaning cycles, (eco and standard), eliminates the nee
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Education Round Up
The recent Highland Jazz Night held at The Scots School, Bathurst showcased outstanding music and dancing from their Musical Ensembles, Pipes and Drums, Highland Dancers and individual performances from a range of students. The Aikman Hall was full t
Blue Mountains Life2 min readAutomotive
On The Road
Local enthusiasts will be able to buy the new-generation Ford Fiesta ST in 2019. The Fiesta ST is powered by a 147kW three-cylinder turbocharged engine matched exclusively to a six-speed manual transmission. The existing Fiesta ST is the winner of nu
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Always Connected
Volvo has revealed that it is working with Google to embed the voice-controlled Google Assistant, Google Play Store, Google Maps and other Google services into its next-generation infotainment system. Volvo Cars’ intended partnership with Google wil
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Great Reads
In this beautiful hardback book, Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Wisdom is a collection of his most memorable and outrageous quotes about life taken from Twain’s writings, speeches and conversations. Accompanied by quirky black and white images, readers and
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Film Preview
Ethan Hunt and his IMF team, along with some familiar allies, race against time after a mission gone wrong. Matt, a struggling executive, finds his world turned upside down when his estranged father’s nurse shows up unexpectedly in his office. Matt’
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On Stage
The funniest comedians from this year’s Sydney Comedy Festival are hitting the road and bringing an all-star comedy showcase right to your doorstep! Expertly curated and lovingly presented the showcase will feature some of the hottest acts of this ye
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Social Scene
The shires of Orange, Cabonne and Blayney are known as ‘The Food Basket’ of NSW. This year F.O.O.D. Week (Food Of Orange District) showed by its the region best local food producer with its an annual event. It showcased the producers, their products,

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