Author Archives: Ask Roz AU

Xmas in July Lunch on the 24th July 2022

By | July 12, 2022

Can you think of a better way to spend time with friends or family on a cold day, than eating really good Italian food, overlooking the Blue Mountains National Park thanks to Fifth Ave Katoomba Retreat. When it comes to a sumptuous family meal with family and friends gathered around the dining table, it’s hard… Read More »

Book your family escape today at Fifth Avenue Katoomba

By | July 11, 2022

Our friends at “Fifth Avenue Katoomba” have had a late cancellation and now have available some wonderful school holiday accommodation.  Create lasting family memories these school holidays in the Blue Mountains. With early check in / late check out, Fifth Ave Katoomba Retreat is THE holiday house of your dreams. Impeccable presentation, 5 star cleaning,… Read More »

Review ~ Monkey Creek Cafe + Panty

By | July 10, 2022

REVIEW by ARBM The Monkey Creek Cafe is located in the small community of Dargan on the Bells Line of Road, just west of Bell. The current owners are very experienced locals who offer an excellent menu. We enjoyed “Ham Cheese Croissant” and a “Pulled Pork Roll” with tea (real tea leaves). The Pulled Pork… Read More »

Extra protections for River Lett Platypus’ as part of GWH upgrade plans

By | July 1, 2022

Specific measures to protect the platypus population in the River Lett have been included in plans for the Little Hartley to Lithgow (west section) of the Great Western Highway upgrade, following valuable input from the community. A Review of Environmental Factors and concept design for the west section of the upgrade were put on public… Read More »

Blue Mountains Tunnel going ahead

By | June 29, 2022

Together, the Australian and NSW Governments have committed more than $2.5 billion towards the East and West sections of the Great Western Highway Upgrade, between Katoomba and Blackheath, and between Little Hartley and Lithgow, respectively. Transport for NSW (Transport) will upgrade around 14 kilometres of the Great Western Highway between Little Hartley and Lithgow to… Read More »

The Blue Mountains to get more FREE electric car chargers

By | June 28, 2022

Charging network Jolt has partnered with power company Endeavour Energy to install 230 free electric car charging points along the sides of NSW roads by 2025. Electric car charging network Jolt will install charging points at roadside substations owned by electricity company Endeavour Energy, which services Sydney’s Greater West, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands, the Illawarra,… Read More »

The Journey of the White-throated Treecreeper

By | June 29, 2022

The White-throated Treecreeper (Climacteris picumnus) has an appearance quite unlike any other member of the bird family Cisticolidae in which it belongs, and it exhibits its own unique behaviour. The treecreeper is one of Australia’s small birds, but it can often be heard before it is seen; its loud, piping call is a common sound… Read More »

Blue Mountains Bushland Nursery Incentive supports nurseries

By | June 24, 2022

Blue Mountains Bushland Nursery Incentive supports nurseries Blue Mountains Bushland Nursery Incentive is Blue Mountains City Council’s free accreditation scheme to prevent the sale of invasive priority weeds within our Local Government Area and is supported by the Nursery & Garden Industry NSW & ACT. An accreditation certificate is issued to local nurseries who do… Read More »

Stand up for NAIDOC Week 2022!

By | June 24, 2022

Stand up for NAIDOC Week 2022! This year, NAIDOC Week is to be held 3-10 July and embraces the call to action: Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! NAIDOC Week is held every July across Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Blue Mountains City Council is showing support… Read More »

A night of art, light & music at Blue Mountains Cultural Centre

By | June 24, 2022

The Blue Mountains Cultural Centre will contribute to the 2022 Winter Magic program with a free, mesmerising after dark experience for local audiences and visitors to the region. r e s o n a n t w a v e combines art, music and large-scale projections to take over the gallery and outdoor spaces of… Read More »