Tom Walker

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

A development proposing more than 200 apartments in Katoomba's back streets has been slammed by Blue Mountains City Council as "shocking", "greedy" and "stupid". Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingThe project, proposed for Narrow Neck Road, would include eight four-storey buildings with 214 apartments, plus an additional 52 serviced apartments.

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

Rain or shine, it's training time for the NSW Blues squad, who have hit the fields at Wentworth Falls ahead of this year's State of Origin series. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingNSW Blues squad returns to Mountains ahead of State of Origin opener. Picture by Tom WalkerDespite the muddy grass and ramping drizzle, the players held nothing back during practice at Blue Mountains Grammar School's Ziele Oval on Wednesday, May 21.

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

Fashion designer Daisy-Rose Cooper has just unveiled her first collection as an independent designer in a runway, and it's woven from her memories of growing up in the Blue Mountains. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingLeft, fashion designer Daisy-Rose Cooper, picture supplied. Right, showcasing garments from Sleight of Hand, picture Maria Poleshuk.

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

Blue Mountains comedian Marty Bright is at the helm of a one-of-a-kind show about to hit The Joan; a rap-comedy melting pot of rhyme, rhythm and plenty of laughs. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingMarty Bright (left) and Esky Escandor, co-hosts of the upcoming Hip Hop Ha Ha event at The Joan.

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

Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has announced nearly $3.5 million towards establishing a "koala stronghold" in the Blue Mountains under a re-elected Albanese Government. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingThe minister revealed the election promise during a visit to Mount Riverview on April 10, alongside Federal Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman. "No-one wants to imagine an Australia without koalas.