Blue Mountains Gazette
Saturday, 2 December 2023
Life & Style
Life
Reducing the risk of a li-ion fire at home
Use batteries carefully to reduce the risk of a house fire. Picture Shutterstock
2hrs ago
What's the right tree for me? Expert tips to help you choose
No matter what colour scheme suits you, choose a palette of three complementary colours for your decorations. This will give your tree a cohesive and elevated look. Picture from Target.
Advice
Tick season is here so keep a keen eye on your furry family members
Dr Anne Quain
Fully engorged tick. Picture by Jerzy Gorecki.
Steps to help ensure your household is safe this summer
Preparation is key to help lessen the impact of emergency events. Picture supplied
Advice
Tetanus may be rare but can be very painful for your pets
Dr Anne Quain
If you notice changes in your dog's demeanour and body positioning, consult your vet. Picture file
Advice
Watch out for slithery reptiles in your backyard this summer
Rspca
A baby python will be just as scared as you are. Stay still or back away slowly. Picture supplied
Real Australia
My relationship status is not a topic for small talk
There's somethings you can ask about...this is not one of them.
Rebecca Nadge
My relationship status is not a topic for small talk
Opinion
Insulation innovation proves a cool idea for fridge design
Mathew Dickerson
Advances in insulation will have a huge effect in refrigerator design. Photo Shutterstock
Explore
Book Now
Deal of the week: Save more than 40 per cent on a holiday in Bali
Deal of the week: Save more than 40 per cent on a holiday in Bali
Discovering the Best Hammam Experience in Istanbul: A Blend of Tradition and Luxury
Explore the best hammam experience in Istanbul, guiding you to a place where you can immerse yourself in a blend of luxury and tradition. Picture Shutterstock
Two Ways to Go
The ultimate city beach showdown - Bondi v St Kilda
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
The ultimate city beach showdown - Bondi v St Kilda
Found! The most amazing places to stay in Byron Bay
Akash Arora
Crystalbrook Byron.
What's it like to drink - and eat - in the best bar in Australia?
Akash Arora
What's it like to drink - and eat - in the best bar in Australia?
Is Donna Hay's dish the only roast chook recipe you'll ever need?
Roast garlic chicken on potato and leek gratin. Picture by Chris Court. Recipe and styling: Donna Hay
Karen Hardy
Motherland: a love song to Jamaican cuisine
Karen Hardy
Peanut and sweet potato stew. Picture supplied
What's cooking, good looking? The best cookbooks of 2023
Karen Hardy
Every cook likes to find a cookbook under the Christmas tree. Picture Shutterstock
What I wished I'd told Silverchair before they became Silverchair
Watch
Daniel Johns performs on Newcastle's 1993 NBN telethon, when Silverchair were called the Innocent Criminals. Picture by NBN Television
James Joyce
Motherland: a love song to Jamaican cuisine
Karen Hardy
Peanut and sweet potato stew. Picture supplied
Secret to how famous author weaves characters through his novels
Ron Cerabona
Michael Connelly. Picture by Kate Westerman
Celebrity
Kids dive into the underwater art of Jean Jullien
French artist Jean Jullien is holding a show just for children at the National Gallery of Victoria. (HANDOUT/SUPPLIED)
Liz Hobday • 23m ago
Beyonce releases new music to mark Renaissance movie
Ellie Iorizzo
Renaissance: A Film By Beyonce follows the 39-date world tour of her Grammy-winning album. (AP PHOTO)
William and Kate dazzle at Royal Variety Performance
Pol Allingham
William and Kate have met singer Paloma Faith at the Royal Variety Performance in London. (AP PHOTO)
Shopping
Scam warning for Black Friday sale weekend
Australians are expected to spend $6.36 billion during the Black Friday sale weekend. Picture by Shutterstock
Anna McGuinness
Home brands climb to the top of Aussie shopping lists
Charmaine Manuel
The awards were voted on by 5,000 Australians. Supplied.
Stuck for Christmas present ideas? These tech, fashion and toy experts have the answers
Anna Houlahan
A child opening their Christmas present. Picture via Canva

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