August - September 2018

Blue Mountains Life

Country Living in regional Australia

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Indulge Your Senses This Spring At UBIKA DAY SPA
our philosophy at UBIKA is to plant the seed (and help nurture it) for your continued physical, emotional and spiritual growth. Inspired by the seasons, our surrounding of busy people, we have designed a Spa menu that will help hydrate, nourish, rest
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REST, RELAX, RESTORE Live The Life You Love To Live
From the sanctuary of the Blue Mountains, an Australian couple spreads the relaxed holiday vibe throughout everyday life. Described as a “couple who live and breathe blissfulness”, iKOU Founders Naomi & Paul Whitfeld have created a brand that inspire
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Editorial
Tourism is vital for our region and this point was rammed home with the latest tourism numbers. Central NSW and the Riverina regions have beaten the Blue Mountains in the latest Tourism Research Australia figures. The Central NSW area increased the a
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News
The much loved and revitalised Festival of Children’s Literature returns to the Norman Lindsay Gallery in Faulconbridge this September 15 and 16. This renowned Festival will be proudly presented by Westwords, promoting diversity through literature in
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In The Garden
The 2018 Leura Gardens Festival will highlight the beauty of spring in the Upper Blue Mountains with 10 glorious cold-climate gardens on show including new and returning gardens and a selection of old favourites. This year’s Festival, the 54th, will
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Art Events
Sublime and Transient presents a series of paintings and drawings by Sanja Zemljacenko Herrmann, documenting her encounters with fleeting moments, of beauty and awe, of time and place, of mindfulness and reverence. The immediate environment surroundi
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Arts Grants
The Orange Regional Arts Foundation is excited to announce a new grant to its arts support grant program. The Orange Regional Arts Foundation (ORAF) works to provide ongoing support for the arts in the region. The Foundation has allocated up to $5,
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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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THE MCGREGORS: Wildflower Farmers
Having been described as the “worst land in the area,” Fiona and Rob McGregor didn’t hold much hope for the crop growth potential of their new property, located in Duramana, just outside Bathurst. But almost 20 years later, Stoney Creek Wildflowers i
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There’s A Lady In THE HOUSE
Lately, dogs Panda and Maisie are better known as Elle Woods’ Bruiser and Paula Buonufonte’s Rufus respectively from their leading roles in Orange Theatre Company’s May production of Legally Blonde The Musical. In under four months, they were prepare
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Cassie’s Campaign For Happiness
Cassie Steenbeeke is a very special 13 year-old who is determined to do what she can to help make sick kids a little happier, while encouraging others to do the same. With the support of her family, friends and school community, Cassie has cut off he
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SECOND Chance
When Karen West’s publisher told her that the book she wanted to write covered too many taboos for it to be considered, the award-winning Leura writer faced difficult choices. Should she persist with her plan to write a novel urging a national discus
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All Season S Home
Willowbrae is an outstanding large four bedroom residence which combines the romance of yesterday with all the advantages of modern building techniques for the enjoyment of today’s lifestyle. Built in 2002 by a master builder, the external appearance
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SPRING Property Forecast
As we see changes in the dynamics of the real estate market across the country and much media speculation about what economic conditions lie ahead, it is interesting to look at how this is impacting buyer activity in the Blue Mountains property marke
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Uralla
The thriving city of Orange is nestled in the foothills of the richly fertile Mt Canobolas. This central location is an easy three-hour drive from Sydney and Canberra and it is becoming a popular destination to enjoy the bounty of regional life. Also
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Detox Kitchen Vegetables
Vegetables removes the fear of cooking with veg – fear that they will be plain and boring, that they will be overcooked – and instead shows you how truly delicious they can be. Inside this book are 150 exquisite recipes for 35 different varieties of
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Full of Flavour
1 tbsp rapeseed , plus drizzling 2 onions, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 tbsp grated fresh root ginger 3 corn on the cob, leaves and silk removed 200ml vegetable stock 1 kohlrabi, peeled and diced 200ml coconut milk 1 tsp sweet papr
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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
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Feasts
In Feasts, the highly anticipated follow up to the award-winning Persiana and number one bestseller Sirocco, Sabrina Ghayour presents a delicious array of Middle-Eastern dishes from breakfasts to banquets and the simple to the sumptuous. Enjoy menus
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Think Spring – Think Leura
The 2018 Leura Gardens Festival will highlight the beauty of spring in the Upper Blue Mountains with 10 glorious cold-climate gardens on show including new and returning gardens and a selection of old favourites. This year’s Festival, the 54th, will
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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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Orange Wine Festival
arange Wine Festival is two weeks of events and activities highlighting the region’s premium wines through wine shows, tastings, educational workshops and celebrations with local produce. The program is packed with plenty of events to keep wine conno
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Blackheath
During the Annual Rhododendron Festival The Blackheath village comes alive with entertainment and street stalls at the a Rhododendron Festival. The Grand Parade will take place on the first Saturday in November and the festival will also feature the
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Be A Smart Home Builder
the annual Australian Bushfire Building Conference is an essential event for building, planning and associated professionals living and working in bushfire-prone areas. Building on the success of the award-winning previous events, this year’s confere
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Generations Of Experience
Originally owned and founded by John Du Rieu, Andrew and Anthea Strathdee, owners of Strathdee Electrical Pty. Ltd. purchased the business from John DuRieu in 2014. Strathdee Electrical is a family owned business now in its 3rd generation that has be
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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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Timber Blinds
The Wood Blinds Factory in Milthorpe has opened a new showroom at Bathurst. Featuring a massive range of blinds, the family-run outlet is one of the leaders in upmarket blinds Plantation shutters are a beautiful addition to any home or office, provid
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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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A Pain In The Neck
at any one time, 10 per cent of the adult population is usually suffering from neck pain. This condition usually occurs due to several reasons, including injury, degenerative disc disease, neck strain, and a herniated disc. If you’re experiencing the
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Award WINNER
macquarie Medi Spa has struck gold with their multiple wins at this year’s World Luxury Spa Awards. Both the Orange and Bathurst sites were judged to be some of the best in the world while store owner Karla McDiarmid also took out the prestige Spa Ma
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Charm Your Friends
Being charming is much easier said than done. You might know that the ability to be charming will change your life for the better – but do you know exactly how to pull it off in any situation? No matter what’s going on, it is possible to handle the s
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Hassle Free
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
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Return To An Era Of GRACE, ELEGANCE And CHARM
there are few places that can match the romance, elegance and charm of the heritage listed Carrington Hotel located in the iconic Blue Mountains, two hours west of Sydney. The Carrington Hotel is a boutique property that opened in 1882 and was consid
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Vineyard Wedding
Surrounded by towering sandstone escarpments and offering some of the region’s most outstanding scenery, Dryridge Estate is a fabulous boutique vineyard nestled deep in Megalong Valley, Blue Mountains. The vineyard offers beautiful accommodation and
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Regional Bliss
nestled on the banks of the MacIntyre River, Goondiwindi and its surrounding regions feature a vibrant community. The town, recently recognised by The Australian as one of Queensland’s best regional towns, is among other things home of the infamous r
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Spring Trends
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
Kate Medlicott is excited to present her new fabric collection, Journeyman, inspired by the work of medieval artisans and architecture. The collection is a celebration of medieval craftsmanship, characterised by a bold contemporary colour palette. Av
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Alfresco Living
Alfresco living is always a large part of modern Australian lifestyle. Spacious houses are spread all over Australia and owning one has become a dream goal of many. After a hectic day, the home offers you the sweetest retreat to relax and have a rest
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Education Round Up
Lithgow City Council’s Future Finders program is now offering select high school students the opportunity to be a part of an ‘Education Taster’ to get a taste for campus life in Lithgow and gain a clearer understanding of the local course offerings.
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On The Road
BMW best-selling X1 SAV range has been expanded to include a new sDrive18i entry-level variant. The model brings several ‘firsts’ to the renowned X1 range and features an innovative 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, that generates
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Compact Luxury
volvo has revealed latest compact luxury SUV ahead of the official Australian launch in April. Known as the XC40, the new model will start from $47,999 and pave the way for further growth for the company. Nick Connor, Managing Director of Volvo Car A
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Great Reads
The classic English children’s novel of three young friends and one special garden, stunningly reimagined in a deluxe full-colour edition, illustrated with beautiful artwork and unique interactive features created by the award-winning design studio b
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Film Preview
“Luis” tells the story of an 11-year-old boy who makes friends with three loveable little aliens, who crash their UFO into his house. A troubled woman living in an isolated community finds herself pulled between the control of her oppressive family
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On Stage
Respected as one of Australia’s iconic musicians, Ian Moss delivers an unforgettable sound – not only as a telling soloist on guitar but especially with his silken voice, ringing with clarity and resonating with pure soul. 2018 will bring a new chapt
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Social Scene
WORDS AND PHOTOS BY ADRIENNE RICHARDS On Saturday 23 June, a crowd of more than a hundred including lots of friends & family, joined to celebrate at the launch of Braemar Gallery’s 3 exhibitions for June/July: Alice Ridgway’s inks and watercolour wor

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