Tom Walker

New South Wales

Journalist at Blue Mountains Gazette

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Four new cops celebrate first day on the job in Blue Mountains

1 week ago | bluemountainsgazette.com.au | Tom Walker

A crew of four new recruits have started their policing journeys in the Blue Mountains, forming part of the largest graduating group in more than a decade. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingThe cohort of more than 300 probationary constables graduated from Goulburn Police Academy on May 2, with four new faces introduced at Springwood Police Station on May 5. Probationary constables shown at Springwood Police Station.
Leura author releases third book on Blue Mountains flora

2 weeks ago | bluemountainsgazette.com.au | Tom Walker

Leura author Alan Page refuses to slow his writing roll, having just released his third book detailing the natural life of the Blue Mountains. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingMr Page released his first book, Blue Mountains Nature, in 2023 to teach children about the flora and fauna they can find in their backyards. Leura author Alan Page (left) gives a copy of his new book, Blue Mountains Wildflowers, to Korowal School Librarian Maria Formica.
Fern the Dragon earns first for Hazelbrook felter at Royal Easter Show

3 weeks ago | bluemountainsgazette.com.au | Tom Walker

Robyn de Jonge's childhood dream was to have a little pet dragon, perched on her shoulder to keep her company. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingShe's now brought that vision to life through felt, with her handcrafted dragon Fern winning a top award at the 2025 Sydney Royal Easter Show. Hazelbrook felter Robyn de Jonge with her prize-winning dragon, Fern, perched on her shoulder.
Police arrest Blaxland man as bonsai plants returned to nursery

3 weeks ago | bluemountainsgazette.com.au | Tom Walker

Police have arrested and charged Blaxland man following a string of alleged thefts at local nurseries totalling around $32,000 in stolen plants. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingThe recovered plants seized by police, which will be returned to the two Glenbrook nurseries. Picture Blue Mountains PolicePolice arrested a 39-year-old man in Blaxland on April 23.
'It means everything to me': Karu Distillery's Ally Ayres wins international award

3 weeks ago | bluemountainsgazette.com.au | Tom Walker

In the Devil's Wilderness, at the foot of the Blue Mountains, Ally Ayres has been honing her skills at distilling spirits for years. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingHer efforts have evidently paid off, as she's now become the first Australian to ever receive the Emerging Talent in Spirits Award at the International Wine and Spirits Competition. Ally Ayres, winner of the Emerging Talent in Spirits trophy at the International Wine and Spirits Competition 2025.
Meet Con Grazotis, the heart behind Glenbrook's iconic deli

3 weeks ago | bluemountainsgazette.com.au | Tom Walker

Constantinas "Con" Grazotis said his Deli will be with him until he dies. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingIt was a dream come true for him to start Con's Continental Deli in 2015, and ten years later he has a new dream - reaching a point where he can simply sit at the Deli and chat with passing locals. "What I'd really like to do is be that old bloke at the corner of the shop out the front, just drinking and talking to everybody all day...
Southport school uniform hub 'vital' for families - founder

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Tom Walker |Jenny Coleman

The Uniform Hub has now opened at new premises in Cambridge Arcade in the town and provides items for primary and secondary schools across Southport. School uniforms can be swapped for bigger sizes and the centre also accepts donations. "You don't need to be referred to us, you don't need to be in receipt of free school meals," she said. "This service is for everyone who needs it.
Shining a light on hair discrimination: Gloria Tabi's story

1 month ago | bluemountainsgazette.com.au | Tom Walker

Blue Mountains advocate Gloria Tabi is taking to the stage to show the world her hair, and to spread her message against discrimination. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingGloria Tabi is fighting hair discrimination and promoting hair positivity. Picture Kurt SneddonThe Springwood resident is preparing for the Legacy International Pageant in July, in which she will be representing Black women with natural hair.
Empty courts for Winmalee Netball Club this season, club goes on hold

1 month ago | bluemountainsgazette.com.au | Tom Walker

Winmalee Netball Club has been forced to skip all their usual competitions this season, due to several crucial committee roles the club has been unable to fill. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingIt's empty courts for Winmalee Netball Club this season, with the club put on hold due to vacant committee roles.
Mayor says council 'actively tracking' dingo in Glenbrook area

1 month ago | bluemountainsgazette.com.au | Tom Walker

Blue Mountains City Council is tracking a wild dog reportedly roaming the Glenbrook area, with photographs of the animal stirring online debate about whether it's a dingo. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingA file picture of a dingo. A wild animal resembling a dingo has been sighted in the Glenbrook area. Blue Mountains mayor Mark Greenhill described the animal as a dingo in a Facebook post at 4.25pm on March 26.