Blue Mountains Record

Planetary Health Wellness Weekend brings community together in Katoomba

Staff Writers - February 4, 2026

The Planetary Health Initiative is inviting the community to take part in a weekend of wellbeing, creativity and connection at the Planetary Health Wellness Weekend, to be held at the Blue Mountains Planetary Health Centre in Katoomba on Saturday, February 28 and Sunday, March 1.

LOCAL NEWS

Draft designs on display for new active transport links across the...

Staff Writers - December 19, 2025

Blue Mountains City Council is inviting the community to review and comment on draft designs for several new pathways and cycle links being delivered under Council’s Active Transport Links Program.

Council calls for support to reopen Lapstone Hill Tunnel

Troy Dodds - December 5, 2025

Blue Mountains City Councillors this week voted to seek State and Federal Government support to bring the historic Lapstone Hill Tunnel back into public use.

Community Fun Day to celebrate Mt Victoria Park upgrades

Staff Writers - December 4, 2025

Council is hosting a community fun day to celebrate the completion of the Mount Victoria Memorial Park Playspace and Courts Upgrade.

Driver’s miracle escape after car crashes on to rail tracks

Troy Dodds - December 3, 2025

Two people have somehow escaped without injuries after their car crashed onto the rail tracks at Blaxland this morning.

LOCAL SPORT

Local author tackles unique project to put spotlight on women’s wrestling

Emily Chate - November 27, 2024

One of the most unique books to grace shelves was officially launched over the weekend.

Off to Paris: Local rowers make Olympic team

Nathan Taylor - July 2, 2024

Three athletes from Penrith, two from the Blue Mountains and one from Mulgoa are off to Paris later this month as part of the Australian Olympic Rowing Team.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Monster trucks roar into Penrith this weekend
by Ally Hall on February 18, 2026 at 1:00 am
Some of the best known monster trucks in the country will be in Penrith this weekend.
At The Movies: Wuthering Heights
by Emily Chate on February 17, 2026 at 10:51 pm
Emerald Fennell’s recent adaptation of ‘Wuthering Heights’ is, in many ways, a fantastic film, provided you’re willing to let go of a few things.
Timeless classics at Blue Mountains Theatre
by Ally Hall on February 12, 2026 at 10:43 pm
Mark Shelley and Peter O’Regan are bringing their show – ‘The Sounds of Simon and Garfunkel’ – to the Blue Mountains Theatre on March 21.
At The Movies: Primate
by Maddie Dantier on February 10, 2026 at 10:43 pm
I have never been a fan of monkeys. Something about them freaks me out and I don't like them at all.

TRAVEL

Intriguing Istanbul: A quick guide for first-time visitors
by Roderick Eime on February 1, 2026 at 9:42 pm
From domes and bazaars to ferries across the Bosporus, here’s how to navigate Istanbul’s essential sights, neighbourhoods and transport without losing your way.
Going solo on Contiki? Your questions answered
by Emily Chate on January 20, 2026 at 2:51 am
Emily Chate travels solo to Ireland and Scotland - and thinks you should too.
This could be the best Sydney hotel I’ve ever stayed at
by Ally Hall on January 14, 2026 at 4:08 am
Ally Hall has an experience to savour at Sofitel Darling Harbour.
Wine and relaxation awaits at Cupitt’s Estate
by Emily Chate on December 16, 2025 at 9:15 pm
Emily Chate finds a slice of heaven three hours south of Penrith.