NSW Health Minister Jillian Skinner insists progress is being made in delivering her election promise to reclassify Katoomba Hospital as a ‘rural’ hospital, despite the matter being under review since July. 1

Police re-create Hills disappearance

Police stage re-creation of circumstances surrounding the death of Katoomba woman Margaret Hills, whose body was discovered below Echo Point late last year.

New arcade proposed for Wentworth Falls

A new retail and commercial arcade in Wentworth Falls is on the cards, with the team behind the proposal describing it as “the most important project in the village for over a decade”. 1

Lib pre-selection set for February

Macquarie MP Louise Markus will soon know if she will contest the seat again, with federal Liberal Party pre-selection due to take place at the end of next month.

Mayor marks Granville train disaster anniversary

Blue Mountains Mayor Daniel Myles among the dignitaries to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Granville train disaster.

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Penrith residents refused to let a bit of rain today dampen their Australia Day celebrations, with the Regatta Centre festivities drawing a sizable crowd tonight.
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Anne is Portland's Citizen of the Year
This year Anne Hayman took home the Portland Citizen of the Year award for all her work within the community. Anne said she was ‘stunned’ to have received the award.
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Contextart Forum 2012

14 April 2012

TAFTA's inaugural 'CONTEXTART FORUM', in the Blue Mountains with 29 tutors offering 2-day and 4-day workshops on: Drawing & Painting; Calligraphy & the Book Arts; Sculpture; Surface Design: ...

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03 February 2012

Penrith Women’s Health Centre (PWHC) in partnership with St Clair Youth & Neighbourhood Team (SCYNT) are organizing a FREE Exercise Program which will run for a total of 9 weeks, every Friday from ...

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Come to Leura Mall, buy a picnic, sit on the grass and enjoy the jazz music and the beautiful vintage Cars, Motor Bikes & other conveyances including those featured in Underbelly Razor series. ...

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