Blue Mountains Record

Spot a blue Bogong moth? Help scientists track the migration in the Blue Mountains

Troy Dodds - October 6, 2026

Have you spotted a Bogong moth with a blue dot?

LOCAL NEWS

Construction to begin on Singles Ridge Road active transport link

Troy Dodds - September 10, 2026

Construction is set to begin on a new 3.8km off-road pathway along Singles Ridge Road, providing a safer connection for walkers and bike riders between Winmalee and Yellow Rock.

Archaeological discoveries reveal more of Blackheath’s convict-era history

Staff Writers - August 30, 2026

Archaeological investigations for Blue Mountains City Council’s Station Street Active Transport Link project have uncovered significant evidence of the former Blackheath Stockade beneath Station Street.

Man stabs himself, later dies, as police raid Leura home

Troy Dodds - August 11, 2026

A critical incident investigation is underway after a man died as police were raiding his house at Leura.

Help sought to ID ‘Echo Point man’ after DNA provides fresh...

Troy Dodds - July 29, 2026

Police are renewing their appeal for help to identify the body of a man – also known as ‘Echo Point man’ – found 22 years ago in the Blue Mountains, after sourcing fresh evidence via DNA technology.

LOCAL SPORT

Council and Club honour Margaret Moore with commemorative plaque at Lennox...

Staff Writers - May 26, 2026

The late Margaret Moore's legacy is being remembered.

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.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Entertainment Park opens its doors in Penrith
by Keely Marsh on September 29, 2026 at 10:12 pm
Penrith has a new place to play, race and let loose, with Entertainment Park officially opening its doors in Jamisontown.
Australia’s biggest dinosaur experience opens at Scenic World this weekend
by Weekender Newsroom on September 24, 2026 at 6:39 am
Dinosaur Valley is back in the Blue Mountains.
Huge acts confirmed for Carnival of Cups in Penrith
by Troy Dodds on September 23, 2026 at 10:11 pm
Sheppard and Bachelor Girl are coming to Penrith.
10 things to do in Penrith these school holidays
by Keely Marsh on September 23, 2026 at 3:20 am
Dreading the school holidays? Never fear, we've got 10 things to keep the kids entertained in Penrith.

TRAVEL

Africa and The Charm of The Chobe
by Scott McRae on September 30, 2026 at 11:51 pm
The Chobe River lies like a steady ribbon through dry country, and on boarding The Chobe Princess it felt like stepping into a private, well-appointed floating boutique hotel.
The great weekend escape – and not just for the ladies
by Nathan Taylor on September 23, 2026 at 4:43 am
Nathan Taylor has a message to the men of western Sydney - day spas aren't just for the ladies.
A different side of Melbourne at Novotel Melbourne Preston
by Emily Chate on August 26, 2026 at 1:56 am
There is so much more to Melbourne than the CBD, as Emily Chate discovered.
Melanesia and the lure of expedition travel
by Roderick Eime on August 17, 2026 at 10:55 pm
Papua New Guinea, the closest country to Australia, delivers satisfying expedition travel in spades.