PEOPLE ~ Nicole Riley

By | January 29, 2025

Each week we look at a different person who provides a service to Blue Mountains residents and tourists alike. Today, we look at Nicole Riley. Hi, I’m Nicole Riley the owner of Magpie Up Style Market, Springwood Growers Market, Blackheath Growers Market and the Leura Produce and Artisan Market. I have been running markets in… Read More: PEOPLE ~ Nicole Riley »

Glowworms: How These Luminous Creatures Create Their Enchanting Glow

By | July 28, 2022

Glowworms are luminous worm-like creatures that emit blue-green light, which can glow continuously for more than 24 hours. The source of this light is called bioluminescence and it comes from an organ near the creatures’ tails that is similar to a human kidney. The bioluminescence is created through a reaction of an enzyme called luciferase… Read More: Glowworms: How These Luminous Creatures Create Their Enchanting Glow »

The Stunning Pied Currawong

By | July 19, 2022

The Pied Currawong (Strepera graculina) is one of the most commonly seen and heard birds in the areas where it lives, and it is sometimes mistaken for the Australian Magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen), which is closely related (it is in the same family and subfamily). The Currawong, however, has less white markings on it, it does… Read More: The Stunning Pied Currawong »

Book your family escape today at Fifth Avenue Katoomba

By | July 11, 2022

Our friends at “Fifth Avenue Katoomba” have had a late cancellation and now have available some wonderful school holiday accommodation.  Create lasting family memories these school holidays in the Blue Mountains. With early check in / late check out, Fifth Ave Katoomba Retreat is THE holiday house of your dreams. Impeccable presentation, 5 star cleaning,… Read More: Book your family escape today at Fifth Avenue Katoomba »