Each week we look at a different person who provides a service to Blue Mountains residents and tourists alike. Today, we look at Nicole Riley. Hi, I’m Nicole Riley the owner of Magpie Up Style Market, Springwood Growers Market, and the manager of Blackheath Growers Market, I also manage a market up at Swansea (Pelican… Read More »
Glowworms are luminous worm-like creatures that emit blue-green light, which can glow continuously for more than 24 hours. The source of this light is called bioluminescence and it comes from an organ near the creatures’ tails that is similar to a human kidney. The bioluminescence is created through a reaction of an enzyme called luciferase… Read More »
The Pied Currawong (Strepera graculina) is one of the most commonly seen and heard birds in the areas where it lives, and it is sometimes mistaken for the Australian Magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen), which is closely related (it is in the same family and subfamily). The Currawong, however, has less white markings on it, it does… Read More »
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Kanimbla Wombats is a volunteer organization working with Bare Nosed Wombats, treating wombats suffering from mange. Founded in 2020 by Melinda Kerr, and experienced wombat carer Anna Culliton. Anna is out in the field responding to calls and treating wombats 24/7, sometimes several hours drive away. I work on projects closer to home and focus… Read More »
THE KIDS WILL LOVE THIS ~ Raising baby moos is a small farm in the glorious valley, a sanctuary for farm animals… the place to be to get up close to cows and take in the peace and serenity of the setting. You can learn about raising calves from bottle feed to the introduction of… Read More »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »