Tom Walker

New South Wales

Journalist at Blue Mountains Gazette

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Pet weight loss clinic at Selwood House Vet

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

Kitty exercises, dog bandanas, and before-and-after reveals; Selwood House Vet's new weight loss clinic is the Biggest Loser for pets. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingSelwood Vet Senior Nurses Zoe Garrod (left) and Brooke Delaney with arthritic dog Ember. Inset, weight loss clinic patient Billie Ray Cyrus the cat.
Lapstone man Richard Turner honoured for service to conservation

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

Richard Turner OAM likes planting trees. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingHe's been doing it his whole life. In his youth he explored forests across the state, charting sites that would later be filled with thousands of saplings within a single weekend. "When the big occasion came, up to a hundred people could be on a planting day. They'd plant three or four thousand trees before we'd stop and have tea," he told the Gazette.
Celebrate unity at the Blue Mountains Pride festival

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

For the first time, events in June celebrating the LGBTQIA+ spectrum have partnered up under a single banner for the inaugural Blue Mountains Pride festival. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingThe "Blackheath Disco" in 2024, held then in Wentworth Falls while the Blackheath hall was upgraded.
Final flight paths for WSI airport revealed, Blue Mountains in spotlight

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

Flight paths at Western Sydney Airport have been officially authorised, and little has changed compared to the preliminary paths seen in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingProtestors at the vigil against Western Sydney International Airport at Lawson on December 1, 2024.
Summerhayes Park masterplan reveals 'massive step forward' for site

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

A newly unveiled masterplan for Springwood's Summerhayes Park, showcasing a slew of proposed upgrades, would also avoid the much-discussed idea of installing synthetic turf. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingWard 3 Councillor Darren Rodrigo (left) with Blue Mountains Mayor Mark Greenhill at Summerhayes Park.
'Alone, but not alone': Officer treks Mountains in honour of fallen cops

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

James Ghata will be "alone" as he walks through the bush from Mount Victoria to Yarramundi, but he also won't be alone; he knows he can count on support from people who care about him. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue reading"I'll be in the thick of the dense wilderness out there, but I'll know that if I can make it to that checkpoint, that someone will be there with a coffee or a bottle of coke," he said. Senior Constable James Ghata at Springwood Police Station.
Injured quoll rescued, released, and remembered forever by 4-year-old Tilly

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

An injured quoll has been returned to the wild after a remarkable rescue effort, creating an unforgettable 4th birthday memory for Lawson resident Tilly Boidin. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingAs Paul Boidin drove his daughter to her party in March, he noticed the Spotted-tailed quoll lying on the roadside in Faulconbridge. "From a distance I could see there was something there...
Thomas Mayo a 'very powerful speaker' at St Columba's Indigenous student forum

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

Students from across the diocese have once again gathered at St Columba's to connect, learn, and celebrate Indigenous culture, with this year's event including a presentation from renowned advocate Thomas Mayo. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingThe annual Senior Student Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Forum, held on May 13, brings together catholic school students from across Paramatta for a day of workshops, discussion panels and career pathways.
Walk Safely to School Day teaching Blue Mountains students

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

Walk Safely to School Day has shown Blue Mountains students that there's plenty to learn about their morning trips to school. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingNeddy Blow (left) and Tilly Whitton celebrate Walk Safely to School Day at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School Springwood. Picture suppliedOn May 16, families of private and public schools alike took the chance to travel on foot and teach children about road safety.
From family business to industry leader for funeral director Asha Dooley

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

Asha Dooley, managing director of Grace Funerals, has been appointed the new president of the Australian Funeral Directors Association (AFDA). Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingAsha Dooley, co-owner of Springwood's Grace Funerals and new president of the Australian Funeral Directors Association. Picture suppliedThe role is a big step for her, putting her at the helm of an organisation influencing professional standards and quality of care across the industry.