Error: no decision tree source folder detected Not only that, the Fitzroy Inn at Mittagong NSW, a 1.5-hour drive south of Sydney it has been fully operational for the last 188 years John Griffin has owned the inn since 2012 and said he was determined to preserve its legacy Those who visit the boutique hotel will find many original elements still intact such as fireplaces These have been combined with modern comforts and structures such as the headmaster's cottage Sketches and photos of the venue and how it has changed over time historic records and artefacts can also be found they will discover the property's original kitchen stones from Welby and those that were also used in the Berrima Gaol They can also find the holding cell where prisoners were transported to and from Berrima Gaol Beams down below were also fashioned from tree trunks and the original oven was encased in stone and had no chimney the downstairs section is used for functions the owner affectionately called "dungeon parties" According to a certificate displayed in the inn from the National Trust Classfield the building is the largest inn in the state to survive from the 1840s It was the first guest house open to the public More information can be found at fitzroyinn.com.au Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy A rare heritage gem romantically covered in Boston Ivy has come up as a lucrative dual income offering for prospective investors The ‘Boston Ivy Building’ in the heart of town of Mittagong in NSW’s Southern Highlands characterises the charm and character of the area A ‘rare find, blending historical significance and modern versatility’ according to its listing the building at 107 Main St is zoned Commercial E1 and sits on 774 sqm MORE: Fashion gurus’ $6m plans fail the pub test + Successful Airbnb via its top level one-bedroom apartment “It is one of those properties that everyone knows and is full of character,” sales agent “The Ivy turns these most amazing autumn colours like a rust/wine red colour and then it comes back a vibrant green in spring “ It doesn’t impact the building in any way “It is a favourite destination for Instagrammers and has a solid following online “It is an iconic destination in the Southern Highlands and within walking distance of Lake Alexander MORE: $1bn move to immortalise Princess Di, INXS “I’ve had people who have purposely bought their house because it is within walking distance of the Boston Ivy for their morning coffee.” The property is slated for auction on Saturday December 14 onsite at 2pm there is an auction reserve of $1.8m from the motivated vendor “The Boston Ivy Building holds a significant place in Mittagong’s history showcasing timeless architectural beauty,” the listing reads “Set amidst the picturesque Southern Highlands Mittagong is renowned for its vibrant community “With the upcoming Western Sydney International Airport (Badgerys Creek) set to transform the region Mittagong is poised for a surge in property values This makes the Boston Ivy Building not only a stunning property but also a strategic investment MORE: Couple’s clever real estate move gets them $153m “Top-Level One Bedroom: Apartment Currently utilized as a successful Airbnb this stylish flat provides a lucrative income stream “With cozy interiors and stunning views of Mittagong it’s a perfect retreat for travellers seeking a slice of Southern Highlands charm “Long-Term Tenanted Cafe: The ground floor is leased to a thriving cafe offering a secure and healthy rental return The upstairs Airbnb has earned a Superhost rating as a guest favourite and “one of the most loved homes on Airbnb a unique and memorable place to stay in the Southern Highlands,” read one 5-star rating MORE: Bitter Aussie neighbour spats How they smoked the peace pipe realcommercial.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. A ‘rare find, blending historical significance and modern versatility’ according to its listing MORE: Fashion gurus’ $6m plans fail the pub test MORE: $1bn move to immortalise Princess Di, INXS MORE: Couple’s clever real estate move gets them $153m The upstairs Airbnb has earned a Superhost rating MORE: Bitter Aussie neighbour spats How they smoked the peace pipe shop from funky boutique stores and explore lush rolling vineyards at Mittagong in the Southern Highlands Here is everything you can do in the historic town to make the most of a weekend trip Mittagong is an Aboriginal word that translates to ‘High Mountains‘ The town is often referred to as the gateway to the Southern Highlands if travelling from Sydney so if you’re eager to explore the Highlands The town has impressively retained its historic heritage while welcoming change and innovation with both old and new co-existing peacefully Here are some things you can see and do in Mittagong Lake Alexandra is a man-made lake and a popular spot for families to picnic There is also a 600-metre-long walk and cycleway at the reserve if you want to get some cardio in Find more information about Mittagong here 30-minute drive from Sydney via M5 and Hume Motorway and a 2-hour drive from Canberra You can also catch a direct train from Central to Mittagong and reach the town in around 2 hours This is probably not the page you’re looking for SaveLog in, register or subscribe to save recipes for later.You have reached your maximum number of saved items Remove items from your saved list to add more Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime Michelin-starred chef Bee Satongun and her chef-husband Jason Bailey have set up a true landmark amid Mittagong’s sandstone, greenery and homewares stores. The glass-fronted space, with light-coloured woods and well-spaced tables, is all style and a pre-meal Bangkok Mule is worth it for the glamorous glass alone. The food? All layers. Scallops come with fresh fleshy coconut, lychee, sparkling herbs, nuts and a chilli pinch. The pomelo salad seems to be all spanner crab, but sits on a funky spice paste with greens and herbs. And a blistered banana chilli and sweet-juiced pineapple in a rich, complex sauce with lots of crunchy bits takes chicken curry to a new place. Wine is given fair attention, and for sweets, coconut noodles swim in coconut cream over more textural surprises. Put Paste at the top of your Southern Highlands to-dos. At Paste, a Michelin star is lighting up MittagongContinue this series Poachers PantryCountryside cuisine straight out of central casting. Laggan PantryDishes shine with produce that’s as fresh as it gets. SaveLog in, register or subscribe to save recipes for later.You have reached your maximum number of saved items Remove items from your saved list to add more. proving they're ready to tackle the 2025 season head-on All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinuePlaying their first pre-season game against the Thirlmere Roosters on the main oval in Mittagong the Lions were fired up and eager to show their strength The team displayed fantastic attacking play which had the crowd roaring from start to finish The Lions' play spread out across the field moving the ball with precision and creating opportunities all over the pitch The Lions' attack was relentless, with multiple tries scored throughout the match, demonstrating their speed and skill While the exact scoreline wasn't officially kept There were great performances by new players Archie Morrow The team and the coaches are really excited by the new players' performances and confident it will bolster the team's performances in the regular season The sportsmanship of both teams was outstanding and a credit to both clubs View +4 PhotosSteve Mitchell presented the cup named in his honour to the Mittagong Lions Thanks to the efforts of all the players and the unwavering support from the coaches and parents the Lions ended the match with a well-deserved win which mostly consists of players from last season's under 8's squad and the three new signings were thrilled to pull on their footy boots and get the season started the excitement for the remainder of the season is building and the Lions are eager to face their next opponents for round 1 against Camden Grey on April 5 at The Oaks The team is looking forward to continuing their momentum and securing another victory on the road into the regular season ahead Today's top stories curated by our news team. 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Ready to read from 5am! and enjoyed playing with her friends on the grand opening day All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe indoor adventure park in Braemar had its grand opening on July 5 The venue features a main and junior arena, soft play, clip and climb, interactive walls, slides, party rooms, parkour and a cafe. Parents smiled and waved at their kids as they jumped around "It's good for something for the kids to do in the local area," mum Angela said at the opening who had been going to a Flip Out at Smeaton Grange Flip Out Mittagong franchise partner Tom Mills said the indoor adventure park was "absolutely annihilated" during the first school holidays the response from the community has been really good and strong," he said It would not have been possible without the staff who he has received nothing but positive feedback about Flip Out Australia's chief operations manager Sue Stone agreed and said it has been in great hands "We couldn't be happier with the families that purchased it," she said Head to flipout.com.au/locations/mittagong/ to book a session. Newsletters & AlertsView allDaily All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueOn Wednesday, May 22 officers from The Hume Police District launched an investigation into an alleged break-and-enter at a car dealership on Main Street Mittagong during which four prestige vehicles and a motorbike were allegedly stolen Police attended the same business on Saturday in relation to an alleged second break-and-enter after an electric bike was stolen File picture.Following extensive inquiries a 34-year-old man was arrested at Coffs Harbour Police Station on Wednesday Officers allege the man attempted to on-sell the vehicles The four prestige vehicles have since been recovered by police The man was charged with aggravated break and enter commit a serious indictable offence in company stealing more than $60,000 aggravated break-and-enter dwelling in company stealing less than $60,000 and four counts of attempt to dispose of property theft serious indictable less than $5,000 He was remanded in custody to appear at Coffs Harbour Local Court on Thursday February 13 and investigations are ongoing Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au HomeTributes & FuneralsView PhotoDeaths & FuneralsIveson, Grahame Robert2025 • Mittagong, 2575 Peacefully passed away surrounded by family 5th February 2025. Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service for Grahame to be held at St Stephen's Anglican Church, Main Street, Mittagong on Monday 17th February 2025 commencing at 1.00pm. life-sized statue of a woman playing the flute (left) was stolen from the Abbey House chapel in Mittagong this month Picture supplied Residents and staff at Abbey House are devastated after a statue displayed outside its chapel in Mittagong was stolen All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe bronze statue and was found to be missing on November 18 It makes up a quartet of musicians and singers cast in bronze which were chosen by the director of Thompson Health Care in Colorado "The director personally curated the artwork for that exact position which created a focal point into the courtyard drawing all eyes to its beauty," the statement said but our beloved flautist leaves a vacant space that the residents staff and visitors feel the emptiness of daily." The statues were installed on the chapel's Glen Derry Courtyard in 2013 The Hume Police District made an appeal to the public on its Facebook page on November 26, to help locate the life-sized statue. "Without the the full complement of the beautiful musicians, our residents, staff and community feel an integral part is missing, and the harmony that was once ever present has become a jarring discord," the Abbey House statement said. Those with any information are urged to contact the Southern Highlands Police Station by calling 4869 7899, or by calling Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe first parade took place in 2022 as a way to thank emergency service people and volunteers who were detrimental following the fires The free family concert will be held at the Mittagong RSL on December 8 "I passionately believe this event brings the community together connecting us on so many levels and helping us to remember how truly blessed we all are as we come into the festive season," organiser Antoinette Sampson said in 2023 The concert will feature performances by local artists such as trumpeter Mike Hammond The Song Weavers Choir and ECA Cadence Collective/Sounds of Wonder Dancers from The Southern Highlands School of Performing Arts will be dressed as angels along with children and other community groups to take part in the event in collaboration with Centennial Vineyards Artists are invited to submit works based on the themes "Resilience: The Unbreakable Willow" and the exhibition will open on December 6 Concert tickets are free but must be reserved through Humantix and more information can be found via angelsinourtown.org.au. which they promise is full of music and laughs All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueDavid Hobson and Colin Lane will bring their In Tails show to Mittagong RSL on July 21 The show was first launched in 2016 with a series of shows and has been back on the road across the country since March and have been intrigued about learning one another's crafts "We have as much fun as the audience," David said For David; a tenor and composer who has performed in a variety of productions but it was great to learn the ropes from a friend Opera in comparison had a "road map" and rigid structure whereas comedy allowed for more spontaneity who is one half of the award-winning comedy duo Lano and Woodley has found there was a "big difference" and a great deal of discipline in the world of opera The show had "lots of songs and mucking around and comedy" and the chance to get together with friends they also perform the "greatest art ever written" David said Tickets are $55 each and can be bought through mittagongrsl.com.au. The doors open at 3pm for a 3.30pm start. Today's top stories curated by our news team Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over Your digital replica of Today's Paper A teenager who was crushed to death when a vehicle collapsed on him has been remembered as 'the brightest young man' - as his death sparks an urgent warning to motorists Axle Young, 17, was performing maintenance on the car in the driveway of his family home in Mittagong, in the NSW Southern Highlands at about 1.15pm on Sunday when the accident happened Emergency services tried to save his life but he died on the scene was only two years into an apprenticeship with Southern Highlands Carpet Court his sister Cheyenne Young told Daily Mail Australia she would do everything possible to 'honour him and make him proud' 'My family and I were so beyond proud of how far he had come He was the brightest young man and nobody will ever forget him,' she said Another sibling took to social media on Monday to tell loved ones Axle had 'suffered a terrible accident' 'Your messages of love and support have not gone unnoticed and are all greatly appreciated,' he said commitment and his beautiful nature [that] would always put a smile on everyone's face' 'At the young age of 17 you showed us how determined and passionate you are about your career and future,' the tribute read 'The growth on this young man definitely did not go unnoticed and we will cherish that forever.' Police established crime scene at the home where Axle died but there were no suspicious circumstances The incident has prompted warnings from the motoring community for people doing home maintenance 'Always be safe when working on your ride,' the Mighty Car Mods Group wrote on Facebook One person commented: 'Twenty years working on cars I do not go under them without jack stands plus a spare wheel under there just in case.' Another asked: 'Anyone still get paranoid of getting under a car even with four jack stands and jack supporting the car?'  'I've been doing it forever and still question if there isn't a better way A third person added: 'My high school auto shop teacher drilled it into my head that you never trust only hydraulics to hold up a vehicle I always make sure the safety locks are engaged and lower the weight of the vehicle onto them to make sure everything is holding when I reach the correct height.' They suggested Axle's death may have been preventable 'My condolences to the young man's family and friends,' they added His family set up a fundraiser to pay for his funeral. 'This GoFundMe has been created in the hopes of raising enough money for Axle Young's family to plan a beautiful funeral and send-off,' it read. 'We are hoping to raise $5,000 to cover expenses for Axle and his family in this time of great sadness.' A report will be prepared for the coroner. Major terror attack 'was just HOURS away' before it was foiled by the special forces and police:... Victim of acid attack 'plotted by his ex-partner who teamed up with a gang' dies in hospital six... We are trapped in unsellable newbuild homes after a £52m dual carriageway was built on our... Pub is forced to pay family £75,000 after wrongly accusing them of 'dine and dash' over £150... Horror as $4.5M influencer-laden yacht SINKS off Miami... after glam women made a rookie maritime... 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Aussie teen tragically dies in a horrific accident outside his homeCommenting on this article has endedNewest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}} All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueA crew from Fire and Rescue NSW have responded to the fire in Mittagong A small area of bush was alight near a driveway at Muchison Street in Mittagong A spokeperson from Fire and Rescue said the firefighters had knocked down the fire and were in the process of blacking out the last embers to ensure it would not reignite The spokeperson said no property was under threat The fire was first reported at 2:36pm on August 7 Another fire measuring 50m by 10m squared has been contained by the NSW Rural Fire Service in Hilltop The fire on Ligar Street was first reported at 2:20pm Hannah is a reporter with The Canberra Times. She is currently covering ACT courts. Hannah started as a journalist with The Southern Highland News and The Goulburn Post before moving to the ACT. Contact: hannah.neale@canberratimes.com.au When Greg and Bettina Jameson came to the Soul Warmers Café and CO-OP in Mittagong as clients they wanted to support others who were doing it tough in the Highlands All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe couple came to the community café and food co-op in 2015 after a car accident changed it all - they both worked full-time at the time the next day we came for hampers," Bettina said The initiative is ran by the not-for-profit organisation Highland Grace and complimentary coffee made by a barista Read also: Traffic delays on Old Hume Highway following car roll over Greg said there was a perception that everyone in the the Highlands was well off and could afford everyday items but people of all ages and walks of life turned up weekly It was not just people across the region who came for support - clients also travel from Tahmoor and Picton "It's always been hard in this area," he said Read also: TAFE NSW helping Southern Highland farmers harvest success with fee-free chemical course The community-led space collaborates with the St Vincent de Paul Society as well as local supermarkets and businesses Long-time volunteer Sally Jackson said the service was thankful to have support in the region and Greg was thankful for Danielle John's support from Home-Start in Bowral A total of 140 tonnes was donated through the co-op in 2022 - a 30 tonne increase since 2021 "We are making a difference in the community," Greg said View +1 PhotosThe couple volunteer 25 hours per week and pick up food from supermarkets and charities before it is organised for hampers Read also: There's still time to join the Southern Highlands Domestic Violence Forum's charity golf day The space is open every Thursday from 9.15am to 12pm Food hampers are $25 each and cold and frozen food is discounted volunteers have not been able to run the café for a couple of years People who are interested in helping out can call Greg on 0431 408 633 Learn more about the initiative via Soul Warmers Café and CO-OP on Facebook. 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This is how you can access our trusted content: the Michelin starred Thai restaurant has just opened in Mittagong Here chef Bee Satongun showcases historical Thai dishes with complex flavour combinations using Australian produce the room is a long rectangular one with spaced tables (for COVID-19) Laura and I had decided to do a self started long weekend by booking Friday lunch here Even in its early days you do need to book as we hear tables being turned away (although takeaway is available) Still a table of six manages a no show which is incredibly rude especially for a restaurant operating during COVID-19 There is an a la carte menu but the best value is using the set menus that range from $70 to $80 per person As for what dishes have come over from Paste Bangkok to Paste Australia Bee says "What we wanted to do is some dishes people are familiar with: Penang Tom Yum etc to show when things are done right what higher level Thai food tastes like to gain trust for the journey before we start introducing less familiar dishes." Thai food can be very misunderstood and simplified "I'm influenced to use Australian proteins but I am passionate that the food does not 'wing it' so to speak A lot of food in Australia is guessing and winging it." While she is excited about Australian produce procuring the volume and variety of herbs is a challenge but layering the herbs is a different story "The right herbal relationships in the tight quantities than the right amount of pastes in the coconut milk Having a wide knowledge of dry spices as old Thai cuisine is heavily influenced from Persian and Indian cuisines Knowing how to infuse herbs into liquids and salad dressings and having a strong handle on stocks when it comes to soups and even stir fries," explains Bee Laura has a Paste My Thai with infused chilli lemongrass and cucumber vodka which is light and refreshing muddled betel leaf and home made galangal jam and is intense and sweet They're both delicious and entirely different from each other The tapioca dumplings are filled with Snowy Mountains smoked trout, toasted peanuts I love the gelatinous texture of these tapioca wrapped dumplings and tip: they're also nice with a little of the duck sauce too One of the most moreish dishes is the crunchy rice ball salad with halved rice balls with diced crispy pork sausage I also love the flavour from the tumble of fresh herbs and paper thin squares of grained kombu or kelp on top "One umami ingredient is good but it takes three in synergy inside the mouth to cause a type of layered explosion to occur On my last trip to Thailand we stayed near Phuket where they have their very own cuisine made up of the island's Chinese and Thai influences One of my favourite curries was Phuket southern yellow curry which you don't often see on menus here The Paste version is made with premium Australian blue swimmer crab It is also a signature dish from Paste Bangkok full flavoured curry with a nice punch of shrimp paste flavour It's also a great curry for people that don't want to pick out the meat from the crab shell too One of my favourite dishes is the crispy duck It is half a roast duck rubbed with sea salt star anise and Thai mountain pepper with plenty of citrus and a sweet sauce It comes with a serve of steamed jasmine rice and is a delightful dish full of crispy textures and sweetness The slipper lobster is served stir-fried and split in half with fresh egg noodles I love the intense flavours of the shellfish gravy and the tender meat is easy to prise out of the slipper lobster shell We would have loved some more noodles for the amount of gravy We both love seafood and there's a choice of crab fried rice or steamed rice Crab fried rice is a no brainer and it's topped with a generous amount of crab meat on top It's dessert time and this is one of the desserts I remember having at Paste Bangkok as it was my favourite dessert It's light and could almost transport you straight to Thailand with its exquisite range of coconut textures and flavours If you're a big fan of Thai milk tea then try the mousse with crunchy chocolate crumbs and a smooth Thai milk tea bavarois style mousse with strands of young coconut through it. Both Laura and I are huge fans of Thai milk tea and we end up finishing all of this scraping the plate clean. We look at the time and it's 3pm and time to head home back to Sydney. Bee comes out from the kitchen and surveys the restaurant. She has been surprised at the response, especially during COVID-19. "There are literally hundreds of bookings coming in online per day," she says. She hopes that with Paste, "It's not just about be loyal to a culture as I'm multicultural in my beliefs, but it takes a very, very long time to create and perfect dishes that stand the test of time and have the ability to truly wow in a culture. My dishes are for the mouth I hope not smoke screens and trickery. Cooking with a vast array of Australian seafood over the coming years is what I'm most excited about now." So tell me Dear Reader, how long would you drive for a meal? How often do you make your own long weekends? Have you been to Paste Bangkok or Paste Laos? All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinue‘Wandevan’ was built in the early 1880s by Henry Edmund Southey an academic from Oxford before it briefly became the home of Sir Edmund Barton and his family in 1888 Barton would become Australia’s first prime minister in 1901 The property was recently sold and contents of the home are to be auctioned off by Charleston’s Fine Art Auctions this Sunday, October 7. each item in the home will be sold on-site Australian art and general household items.” Read more: Wollongong to host 2022 UCI world road cycling championships Highlights include: Victorian mahogany dining table and chairs collection of bronzes including Degas and Rodin Aboriginal art by Gloria Petyarre and Colleen Wallace Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening Get the latest property and development news here Find out what's happening in local business Test your skills with interactive crosswords Masterbuilt and boasting grand proportions and mature landscaping, these homes have been designed to tug on the heartstrings of local upgraders and Sydney tree-changers looking for a polished property in a dress-circle address. The first home, Poppaea, is complete and on the market, and it’s a showstopper. A pavilion-style adaptation of a 21st-century farmhouse, the home has a white-washed facade punctuated with handcrafted steel windows, double-glazed for thermal comfort and switchable from clear to frosted to provide views or privacy as desired. The steeply-pitched, standing seam roof allows for soaring ceilings inside, reaching up to 7.2 metres in the great room, an expansive open-plan living space with trusses made from 140-year-old railway bridge timbers. A feature stone fireplace anchors one end of the room, while at the other end, polished concrete wraps around the island bench of a timber veneer kitchen with a huge butler’s pantry and a separate 450-bottle wine cellar. A second living or media room includes a 75-inch wall-hung TV over a floating entertainment unit and extends to a covered terrace overlooking the heated pool. The huge main bedroom is in the eastern wing and has an impressive walk-in wardrobe and a serene en suite with a free-standing tub under a picture window to take in the countryside. 'Just right' Kangaroo Valley cabin for sale Camden: Locals say this is the best town in the world Wollongong: Sydneysiders are dropping anchor in this coastal city In the western wing, you’ll find a further four bedrooms, including two guest suites, plus a study, a mudroom and a triple garage. Oak flooring, wool carpet and handmade Italian light fittings add warmth to the neutral palette while an integrated sound system, eco-friendly ducted heat ventilation system and a sophisticated air-conditioning system are all part of the package. Pikkat, the development director at Carlton Real Estate, is clearly delighted with the quality of the first residence, with the immense, church-like volume of the great room his favourite feature. He believes the traditional style of the home and the emphasis on indoor-outdoor connectivity will hold broad appeal. With local designers, builders, landscapers and engineers on board, Poppaea looks to be the first of a very handsome collection of new Highlands homes. The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate The region offers plenty of space for a family to grow, streets are delightfully leafy, gardens and parks are abundant, and the neighbourhoods are oh so charming. As the gateway to it all, Mittagong is particularly peaceful and picturesque, nestled between ancient volcanic peaks, mountain reserves and rolling vineyards. And yet, it is just an 80-minute drive from Sydney, meaning you can go from being surrounded by skyscrapers to sweeping valleys in no time. According to Ben Olofsen, director of The Agency Southern Highlands, there has been a “dramatic increase” in Mittagong’s median property price over the past few years, while stock levels across the entire region are at all-time lows. The median house price is now $1.1 million, up 22.6 per cent year on year, according to the latest Domain House Price Report. “Generally, our market tends to follow Sydney’s trends; however, due to incredibly low stock levels, we believe our area will remain a popular choice,” Olofsen says. “Over 85 per cent of our buyers are coming from Sydney,” he adds, with the town “drawing affluent buyers for its plentiful space, fresh country air, and appealing lifestyle”. Olofsen says the Southern Highlands offers an excellent option for those escaping to the country without entirely severing ties to the city. “Being located between Sydney and Canberra makes it ideal for those needing access to either of these cities, albeit less frequently,” he says. Idyllic retreats: Eight luxury homes on the market across the country Autumn House: Behind the making of this harmonious haven Where you can still tree-change for less than $300,000  In the heart of Mittagong is Renegade Spirits – an exciting premium gin distillery which opened its doors in July 2021. Co-founder Timothy Roberts describes the brand as a celebration of the region and its produce. “I love how friendly and warm the people of Mittagong are,” he says. “The connection to nature and beautiful landscapes that you can find here is so great, and the fact that you can experience four distinct seasons.” Proudly local, Roberts lives in the town with his wife and newborn child. He represents a strong local community with a wide variety of small businesses that thrive off each other to bring a unique taste to the area. “We love going for brunch in town at The Glass Cafe and heading to nearby Bowral for special dinners at Bistro Sociale,” Roberts says. “My favourite event is the Southern Highlands Food & Wine Festival, which champions our incredible growers and talented makers. It’s a community I am incredibly proud to be part of.” adopting new battery technology for the first time.20 December 2023Written by  The NRMAThe battery-integrated solution will provide fast charging up to 150kW using a standard 27kW connection to the grid with the remaining power stored in supporting battery banks until required The integrated solution means the unit can be deployed without significant upgrades to the grid reducing the time required to establish electric vehicle charging in locations where power supply is an issue The NRMA unveiled the new charger in Mittagong today as part of its partnership with the Australian Government to build 117 chargers across the National Highway Network The charger can deliver up to 150 kilometres of range in just 10 minutes enhancing the convenience of EV charging and reducing wait times while addressing the needs of both casual and long-distance EV users NRMA Energy CEO Carly Irving-Dolan said using a range of technology solutions was necessary to build a robust and reliable charging network “Battery-integrated chargers are commonly found overseas but this is the first time this technology will be deployed here in Australia,” Ms Irving-Dolan said think outside the box and investigate all potential solutions to give us the best possible chance at building a network that is fit-for-purpose “The NRMA is building a suite of fast chargers by using a range of technology solutions to address the challenges we face with aging infrastructure and unreliable power supply.” upgrades to the grid would prove too costly and time-consuming to be viable The deployment of this type of infrastructure allows the NRMA to connect straight to the grid with minimal delay while still providing maximum charge to EV drivers “It means no community is left behind with charging infrastructure as we can deploy chargers in regional locations that may not have been able to accommodate the previous technology.” Ms Irving-Dolan said The NRMA is building one of Australia’s largest EV charging networks and currently has over 100 chargers in 70 locations A young woman has relived the moment she dragged her boyfriend's body from under his Holden VR Commodore and tried to revive him - even though she knew he was dead the moment she saw his face Shyanne Organ, 21, last spoke to her boyfriend Axle Young, 17, on the phone at about 1pm on Sunday after he called from their home in Mittagong, in the NSW Southern Highlands He phoned because he couldn't find his AirPods and wanted to listen to music while he fixed one last thing under the car before taking his P-plate test on Monday She told him she would be home in five minutes But he found the earbuds before she arrived and started tinkering with the 1994 wagon Axle had used ramps to lift the car off the ground for better access rather than jacks - a mistake that would cost him his life Shyanne told Daily Mail Australia she arrived home a few minutes after the call to find the vehicle had rolled off the ramps and crushed Axle She knew what to do because she works as an aged care nurse and has first aid and CPR qualifications and did everything she could to try to save his life 'He was trapped when I saw him so I immediately grabbed a jack and lifted the car up and pulled him out and did CPR until the ambulance arrived,' she said Shyanne explained the couple had only recently moved into their first house and celebrated their first anniversary together last Wednesday 'It just breaks my heart knowing not even a week ago we were talking about our first holiday and were it was going to be,' she said She described Axle as an 'amazing person' and promised to 'do him proud' 'Axle took me under his wing and he gave me the love I was always searching for,' she said 'He knew how to make me smile and he knew every little thing about me 'He was a boy who didn't know how to say no and he kept going and going until the job was done or his goal was achieved.' his sister Cheyenne Young told Daily Mail Australia she would do everything possible to 'honour him' Axle was two years into an apprenticeship with Southern Highlands Carpet Court when he died His employer said Axle had displayed 'patience you showed us how determined and passionate you are about your career and future,' the tribute read His family has now set up a fundraiser to pay for his funeral. Police established crime scene at the home where Axle died but there were no suspicious circumstances.  Girlfriend reveals boyfriend's last words before he was crushed by carCommenting on this article has endedNewest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}} but he found the earbuds before she arrived and started tinkering with the 1994 wagon Tragic details emerge of how Axle was crushed to death by his own carCommenting on this article has endedNewest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}} Picture by Google EarthThe Godfreys store in Mittagong is going to close following the company entering administration a public relations firm working with the administrators has confirmed All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe 93-year-old business which operates in Australia and New Zealand, entered voluntary administration on January 30 Fifty-four stores are due to shut this month, including in Shellharbour, with 171 jobs impacted nationwide. Craig Crosbie, Robert Ditrich and Daniel Walley from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Australia have been appointed as voluntary administrators of the Australian entities. "Like many retailers, Godfreys has faced a challenging economic and operating environment," Mr Crosbie said in a statement. "Lower customer demand amid cost of living pressures, higher operating costs, and increased competition have all taken a toll on profitability, with some stores more impacted than others." The aim was to restructure and preserve the business while retaining as many jobs as possible, the administrator said, and work with impacted staff. "We intend to trade the restructured store network and sell the business and assets as a going concern, with strong interest expected from prospective buyers," he said. "We will continue to work closely with Godfreys' director, management, and creditors, including staff whose employment is unfortunately impacted by store closures." "While the decision to appoint administrators was difficult, it was made with the best interests of Godfreys' employees, customers and broader stakeholders in mind," Godfreys director Grant Hancock said in the statement. Godfreys operates 141 stores, with an additional 28 stores run by franchisees, and employs more than 600 staff across Australia and New Zealand. Administrators would continue to trade the Godfreys business while undertaking an immediate operational restructure and sale process, the statement said. Billionaire Michael Cannon Brookes has further added to his expansive Southern Highlands property portfolio Billionaire Michael Cannon Brookes has further added to his expansive Southern Highlands property portfolio with the purchase of the 9.8ha Greyladyes Farm at Mittagong His acquisitions now exceed $100 million and cover more than 1000ha The latest was a quick $13 million purchase from veteran property developer Andrew Richardson and his wife Lauren Peters which sold within a fortnight of its listing late last year Australian billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes has expanded his Southern Highlands property portfolio … … spending $13 million on 9.8ha Greyladyes Farm at Mittagong the house had been designed by architect Peter Stronach for Michele Arnott-Scamps and Dale Goodman The first buy of Cannon-Brookes and wife Annie in the Highlands was the 390ha Joadja Creek Farm for $3.3 million in 2016 It sits on the northern side of Mt Gibraltar It’s yet another home for the tech billionaire Cannon-Brookes held the Australian property record for his $100 million acquisition of Fairwater, the Fairfax estate in Double Bay in 2018, but his Atlassian co-founder Scott Farquhar has reputedly spent $130 million on the Point Piper hillside for Uig Lodge Much like Cannon-Brookes Farquar has also put together a large property portfolio Cannon-Brookes held the record Australian house sale before his partner bought in December MORE: Latrell Mitchell’s new record-breaking home Red Hot Chili Peppers’ secret Aussie home for sale NRL star Nate Myles and Tessa James sell Gold Coast retreat third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. 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Picture by Briannah DevlinPeople will have the chance to jump bounce and have fun at the new Flip Out in the Highlands this week All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe indoor adventure park in Braemar known as Flip Out Mittagong, will have its first opening on April 13 Features in the new facility include the main and junior arena The Southern Highland News had the chance to have a behind-the-scenes tour of the new facility "We are very ready to welcome people through the doors," franchise partner Amelia Scott said Tom and Sarah Mills are also franchise partners View +3 PhotosFlip Out Australia's chief operations manager Sue Stone said it would also cater for disabled people with Flip Ability by adapting to sensory needs such as turning lights and music down To book a session, which is recommended for the day, head to flipout.com.au/locations/mittagong. There will be an official open day with prizes, party bags, face-painting and other activities at a later date after the school holidays. The property developer Andrew Richardson has sold his Mittagong estate The Southern Highlands estate Greyladyes Farm secured a quick sale for veteran property developer Andrew Richardson and his wife The Peter Stronach-designed Mittagong home has been refreshed since last selling for $6.3m in 2020 just as the market was taking off with the push to lifestyle regions during the pandemic Israel Folau makes massive profit on home sale Sydney’s richest and cheapest streets revealed had listed his retreat with a $15m guide in early December The word is that he took $13m for the home The home had been listed with a $15m guide It had been upgraded since being bought for $6.3m in early 2020 The house had been designed for Michele Arnott-Scamps and Dale Goodman amid its native garden landscaping by Nicholas Bray MORE: Jenny and Dylan’s depressing Block reality Has Atlassian boss paid record $150m for waterfront? Music power duo get Love Island Byron Bay home ‘ on the cheap’ After a tip off from an EV industry contact I have confirmed with two other people that eLumina D1 model DC fast chargers with built-in 193kWh battery are to be installed at the NRMA charging stop located at Mittagong RSL Lisa Marsh (CEO of eLumina Global) told me that the D1 is currently in use in Parkwood Village on the Gold Coast and also in the Sunshine Coast This will be the 3rd Australian charging hub with eLumina D1’s to be operational and the first in NSW Marsh was proud to say eLumina Global are 100% Australian owned and had acquired a factory in Yatala QLD in late 2023 for manufacturing From 2nd QTR 2024 their chargers will be 100% Australian owned and manufactured The manufacturing facility is almost complete and should have a big opening soon In late 2023 I was the first member of the public to use the new NRMA Mittagong Freewire Boost Charger 150, with 160 kWh built in storage. Three days ago I was the first Australian journalist to break the story that Freewire Technologies was in big financial trouble and will likely go broke so NRMA has been forced to rip out their Freewire chargers at Mittagong RSL eLumina Global say that the D1 eliminates the need for expensive grid upgrades that require long waiting times of sometimes a year or more as all it needs is a 10kW – 40kW grid connection to fill up it’s built-in 193 kWh battery (the ripped out Freewire units had 160 kWh built in storage.) These are the standard specifications of a eLumina Global D1 below In a week or two so we should find out what specification NRMA installs Especially of interest is whether they will activate the credit card tap n go feature or leave it disabled for now From the newest gadgets to the latest software releases we've got you covered with up-to-date information and expert analysis Stay ahead of the curve and explore the world of technology with us today Contact us: jason@techAU.com.au All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueSpotlight will host a grand opening for its only store in the Southern Highlands at the Highlands Hub on Wednesday The opening date was tentatively scheduled for mid-November however this was subject to changes with COVID-19 restrictions and other factors Read also: Moss Vale civic centre re-opens after COVID-19 concern Police inquiries underway after man stabbed at Bargo The craft shop will replace the former Pillow Talk store The bed linen brand announced in June it would move a few doors up into the former Best and Less site There has been speculation for several months on social media about which brand would move into the old Pillow Talk store Reporter at the Southern Highland News. 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Email: emily.bennett@southernhighlandnews.com.au This incredible property in Mittagong is up for sale The quaint 1940s stone cottage built for former Fairfax managing director Rupert “Rags” Henderson and one of the first properties to be built on Mittagong’s Mount Gibraltar is on the market with price expectations around $6,500,000 With views to the Blue Mountains, Sydney and the South Pacific Ocean, the 1.82 hectare property at 184 – 188 Oxley Drive, Mittagong built by the widowed Ms Henderson for her daughter MORE: Awesome acreage achieves top price in six years Own a slice of riverside paradise Circa 1940s Cape Cod influenced Hazelwood House Perfect place for a lazy Sunday on the lawn Hazelwood House has two titles across 2.5 acres and Baynton Cottage only one title across two acres Baynton Cottage is currently listed as available accommodation through Contemporary Hotels It has been visited by the likes of Roxy Jacenko and AFL star Buddy Franklin The four-bedroom Hazelwood House has a main bedroom with all the trimmings – a large dressing room airconditioning and a large sandstone open fireplace in the grand living room Exposed beams and European oak timber floors The kitchen cupboard housing the Sub-Zero refrigerator The current owners purchased the property in September 2009 for $3,600,000 and begun remodelling the home and cottage All landscaping architecture and interior design was completed by Esquisse Design Studio Hazelwood House was completely remodelled internally and updated with limestone bathrooms European Oak floors and European oak joinery throughout The impeccable bathroom and walk-in wardrobe The kitchen features a Wolf branded stove and oven as well as Sub-Zero refrigerator worth an estimated $49,000 Feature lighting in the living area is designed by Christian Liagre “The home features a Poltrona Frau Chesterfield sofa Max Aalto occasional chairs and coffee tables Christian Liagre dining chairs and Lowe dining table and PH Artichoke Pendant by Poul Henningsen as a feature light to the entry vestibule,” the vendor said “The bedrooms feature custom designed floor rugs by Catherine Martin “Country accents are provided with a cow skin ottoman and floor rug and Diana Waston paintings capturing vignettes from the garden “The existing three-car garage was reinvented as a luxury pool house featuring a couples full size steam room with star light feature ceiling cinema screen and guest suite loft which sleeps up to 5 people.” An expressions of interest campaign to sell the property will be launched in the beginning of March with all offers closing at the end of the month A Southern Highlands property with two existing homes designed or refurbished by noted Australian architect Ian Moore has been listed for sale along with plans to build Harry Seidler’s last residential project Range Farm Estate, at 561 Range Road, Mittagong sits on around 20 hectares and features a three-bedroom cottage his contemporary steel home named “The Hay Barn” and another separate self-contained cottage Perfect treeside picnic spot on the grounds The cottage features an entertainer’s kitchen three fireplaces and a dining room that opens out to the outdoor entertainment area with spa The Hay Barn features a mezzanine level with bedroom library and office area that overlooks the open plan living room and dining area It also has hydronic underfloor heating and a double sided jetmaster fireplace Overlooking the dining area at The Hay Barn Two-way jetmaster fireplace in The Hay Barn the sale of the property includes plans to build a home designed by Harry Seidler in 2003 (below) which bares a remarkable resemblance to Seidler’s residence built in the nearby suburb of Joadja in the year 2000 Possibly Seidler’s last residential design A number of timber cattle yards are currently being finished on the property and there is an existing horse arena tack room and two-horse stable with hot water fed from bore water There are also three dams on the property and a 100,000 litre rainwater tank A man has been charged after a motorcyclist was hospitalised in a critical condition following a crash in the Southern Highlands yesterday. About 4.10pm (Tuesday 27 April 2021), emergency services were called to the Hume Highway near Church Avenue at Alpine, near Mittagong, after reports a Volkswagen Golf station wagon and Honda motorcycle had collided The rider, a 44-year-old man, was treated at the scene before being airlifted to Liverpool Hospital to undergo emergency surgery. He is expected to be transferred to Royal North Hospital and remains in a critical but stable condition. The driver, a 45-year-old man, was uninjured and taken to hospital for mandatory testing. Officers from The Hume Police District established a crime scene, which was examined by specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit. The driver was transferred to Southern Highlands Police Station where he was charged with dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm, and negligent driving (occasions grievous bodily harm). The Pheasants Nest man was granted conditional bail to appear at Moss Vale Local Court on Tuesday 18 May 2021. Picture suppliedHere's a tasty treat for your working week All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueTo celebrate the opening of its 300th restaurant Zambrero is giving away tens of thousands of burritos this Wednesday Zambrero Mittagong is joining the festivities with the store offering 300 free burritos to customers on the day Each store's 300 free burritos are part of a global 90,000 burrito giveaway "We wanted to take this moment to celebrate with our customers and what better way than with free burritos," Zambrero CEO Matt Kenny said Zambrero was founded in 2005 by Sam Prince in Braddon It now has an extensive network across Australia and the globe "Reaching 300 hundred restaurants is a momentous milestone and I want to thank our wonderful franchise network our customers for making this possible," Dr Prince said Zambrero Hawthorn has the honour of being the network's 300th restaurant Purchases at Zambrero also support world hunger through the Plate 4 Plate program Picture suppliedAs well as fresh and convenient Mexican-inspired food the company's ethos includes helping alleviate world hunger Dr Prince was inspired by his aid work as a doctor in developing countries to establish Plate 4 Plate an initiative that has donated more than 80 million meals to those in need The 90,000 free burritos on offer this Wednesday will also mean an additional 90,000 meals donated through Plate 4 Plate Zambrero Mittagong is located at 197 Old Hume Highway I have worked as a journalist since 2005 and am now Editor of Australian Community Media mastheads in Bega, Merimbula, Eden, Batemans Bay and Narooma you could do a lot worse than buying next door to tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes he takes a really keen interest in his neighbours Not so much in the hopes of scoring a spare cup of sugar It’s more the title to your home you’ll be hoping he’ll ask about Take his latest acquisitions downhill of his Greyladyes Farm on the north-facing slopes of Mt Gibraltar at Mittagong What was a 9.8-hectare property he bought for $13 million in 2022 is now almost 20 hectares for which he has forked out a total of almost $35 million The co-founder of software giant Atlassian first added to his local stock by buying Tintagel next door for $9.1 million a year ago making him the owner of two of Mt Gibraltar’s best properties (both of which were coincidentally owned previously by fellow environmentalist Geoff Cousins) were added to the Cannon-Brookes name for $12.25 million All are settling without a need for finance The largest of the three properties features a funky 1970s-era house purchased for $6 million it has remained unchanged since last trading for $1.3 million in 2017 It’s not the first time Cannon-Brookes has shown such a deep-pocketed affection for his neighbour’s houses It was a similar situation when he and his estranged wife had a hankering for Double Bay real estate What started with a heritage house for $7 million in 2016 developed into pricier house purchases nearby of $9.1 million and $17 million two years later Three generations of Australian mothers share their different journeys into the property market The 106 suburbs that are cheaper to buy in now than five years ago revealed Where house prices have grown 111 per cent in half a decade but still cost only $404,750 Cannon-Brookes didn’t stop at the $24.5 million he paid for the Newport home of Jennifer Hawkins and her husband Jake Wall Months later he added a block behind for $1.4 million and last year Annie added the house next door for $14.25 million Having established themselves as Palm Beach locals in 2013 the then-couple started exploring the western foreshores of Pittwater in more recent years buying two houses on Great Mackerel Beach for $2.3 million and $2.55 million apiece a house at Coasters Retreat for $4.65 million and an $8 million estate on Scotland Island The jewel in the Cannon-Brookes portfolio remains the $100 million Fairwater estate in Point Piper to which they have since added the $12 million house next door and a $4.3 million apartment in a neighbouring block But wait, there’s more. As well as the Mt Gibraltar stock, there are another 11 properties in the Southern Highlands from Joadja to Moss Vale and Kangaloon Annie hasn’t let up either. Since she and Mike’s separation was announced last year, she has added the historic Anglewood House at Burradoo for $14.5 million. Comedian and television presenter Rove McManus and his wife Tasma Walton unwittingly showcased the crazy state of Sydney house prices on Thursday when they sold their Coogee semi for about $7.25 million. There was at least a major rebuild undertaken by the Perth-based couple since they purchased it at auction in 2021 for $3.76 million as a dilapidated two-bedder. The redesign – spearheaded by Walton – created what is now a three-level semi with four bedrooms and a swimming pool. But still, it’s a semi. The price was not on offer from The Agency’s Bethwyn Richards, who also sold their former Bronte house for $14.6 million in late 2020. Amid an exodus of Seven’s top brass – from Bruce McWilliam down to News director Craig McPherson and Spotlight’s executive producer Mark Llewellyn – senior executive Angus Ross looks unlikely to be handing in his security pass anytime soon. After all, Seven’s chief content officer and his wife Joanne are the rumoured $12 million buyers of a Federation house on the Coogee-Randwick border known as St Ives. The 1100-square-metre property was listed by Rove McManus’s selling agent and owner Bethwyn Richards, who was asking $10 million with co-agent James Ball, of Sotheby’s. Neither agent would comment on the sale, but they have promptly co-listed the Ross family’s European-style villa in Woollahra in the $9 million range. The four-level home has been renovated since they bought it in 2015 for $3.85 million with interiors by designer Phoebe Nicol, as featured in the May 2019 issue of Belle magazine. In Balmain, the landmark converted Gothic-style convent owned by former Colonial First State board member Penny James and retired healthcare worker Stephen James has sold for a suburb high of $13.05 million by Laing+Simmons’ Megan Smith. Settlement records show it was purchased by Thomas Bailey, who is coming from a nearby cottage he owns with his partner Jocelyn Li Jiayang. Built in 1876 by colonial architect Edmund Blacket for the Sisters of the Good Samaritan, the sale shows the market has caught up with its bullish $12 million asking price of 2020. Still with heritage sales, the Double Bay home of Jacqueline MacMahon, of the Field pastoralist family, and her architect husband Bill MacMahon scored a sold sticker this week, six months after it was listed for $25 million by Goodyer’s Pauline Goodyer and Sotheby’s Michael Pallier. MCA Buyer’s Agency’s Tina Clark declined to confirm the $21 million result, saying only that it sold to an expat. 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Picture from Google MapsA fuel tanker driver whose mistake on the job led to over 11,000 litres of diesel fuel spilling and polluting Mittagong Creek has copped a fine of almost $20,000 Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueChristopher Geoffrey Routledge had worked for Albion Park Rail-based fuel supply company Park for almost two months at the time of the incident in June 2022 which left waters of the creek toxic to aquatic life Agreed facts tendered to the Land and Environment Court say that on the night of June 3 that year Routledge arrived at Bowral service station Highland Fuels on Bong Bong Street to deliver an order of various fuels He connected hoses between the fuel tanker and began to unload diesel before walking away But Routledge had not properly connected the hose to the pump causing 11,260 to 11,760 litres of diesel to spill out on the ground for about 10 minutes until he returned and discovered what was happening The diesel had spilled onto a grassed and gravelled area and into a stormwater drain An Environment Protection Authority inspection of Mittagong Creek found an unbroken sheen on the water surface with an overpowering smell 500 metres downstream of the spill A week after the spill the EPA issued a clean-up notice to Park; that same day A senior river scientist found the waters downstream of the spill were toxic to aquatic life and the harm to the environment extended for one kilometre Another expert concluded the spill had degraded the land at the rear of the service station and resulted in a risk to humans animals and the environment which was "not trivial" The same expert found the diesel had a severe impact on Mittagong Creek until late June 2022 but was diluted by heavy rain in early July; had this not happened the impact would have persisted much longer Routledge pleaded guilty in the Land and Environment Court to charges of polluting water and polluting land Justice Sandra Duggan noted he took full responsibility for the offences and accepted he was genuinely remorseful for what happened Justice Duggan took into account Routledge's loss of employment as a form of punishment She said he had no environmental offences on his record and the offending was not deliberate Justice Duggan also noted Routledge had limited means to pay a large fine so cut the penalties by 70 per cent She fined him $11,250 on the pollution of water charge and $8437.50 for polluting land Routledge was also convicted and ordered to pay the EPA's legal and prosecution costs Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs and education. 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SaveLog in, register or subscribe to save recipes for later.You have reached your maximum number of saved items ShareEverybody's favourite: Smoked trout tapioca dumplings are squishy nutty and moreish.Dominic LorrimerIn an otherwise unremarkable stretch of downtown Mittagong you have a choice of Chinese (House of Lowe) is run by a Michelin-starred chef who was named best female chef in Asia at the 2018 Asia's 50 Best Awards Only one sends out food on Marc Newson by Noritake bone china And only one is in the running for the restaurant opening of the year Paste is the third and latest offering from the team behind Paste Bangkok which has held a Michelin star for the past three years (another is in Laos) For Thai-born head chef Bongkoch (Bee) Satongun and her Mittagong-born husband having opened their first restaurant here in 2001 rich and thick.Dominic LorrimerAdvertisementSince then Satongun's cooking has evolved into an enticing blend of old and new going beyond the usual green chicken curry forgotten recipes of private families throughout Thailand The menu doesn't run to Thai names across its snacks The high-ceilinged room has been kept crisp and clean sparely decorated with abstract art and a cabinet displaying the Bangkok restaurant's treasured Michelin awards Coconut noodles make a textural dessert.Dominic LorrimerThere are good smells coming out of the rear kitchen most of whom are on nodding acquaintance with each other "We'll have one of every entree," says the bloke on the next table Deep-fried taro root balls ($17 for four) are stuffed with barbecue pork and mashed taro – much like yum cha's wu gok dumplings crossed with char siu bao – ready to dip into a bowl of sticky plum tea sauce Everybody's favourite tapioca dumplings ($18 for four) are filled with shredded smoked Snowy River trout and topped with crushed peanuts and coriander; squishy Plump roasted duck is awash in citrusy juices.Dominic LorrimerSo far Then along comes a salad in which every bite is an intriguing play of crunch refreshing watermelon balls tossed with shredded salmon fried shallots and powdered roast galangal topped with a ladleful of rich it's a ringside seat to a circus of Thai flavours and techniques thick slurry of a southern-style crab curry – more a sauce really – chunky with hunks of juicy blue swimmer crab and strewn with crunchy coastal succulents and delicate white petals Jasmine rice ($6) is particularly fragrant and essential with another earthy curry of slow-braised beef cheeks with pickled garlic ($25) The watermelon salad with shredded salmon is a circus of Thai flavours and techniques.Dominic LorrimerIt makes the locally produced 2017 Artemis pinot noir (excellent value at $11 a glass and $50 a bottle) feel right at home Sophisticated plating and fine glassware suggest sit-up-straight fine dining but dishes come grouped family-style for shared eating Plump roasted duck ($32) is awash in citrusy juices like duck a l'orange gently spiced with star anise and mah kwan Coconut noodles ($18) make a textural dessert slippery lengths of lightly smoked coconut milk jelly sweet with palm sugar sabayon and chewy dried fruits Co-owner and chef Bee Satongun at Paste.Dominic LorrimerSatongun calls her cooking "80 per cent tradition and 20 per cent creativity" She's not tearing anything down and reinventing it because it's more about flavour than chilli What you can taste is everything in it – the herbs smokiness and sweet coconut – made the hard way Address: 105 Main Street, Mittagong, 02 4872 2277, pasteaustralia.com Open: Lunch Thu-Sat from noon; dinner Mon-Sat from 6pm. Booking online only, pasteaustralia.com Drinks: Dedicated cocktail and mocktail list with a focus on Southern Highlands winery Artemis While the industry works to get back on its feet the practice of scoring reviews has been paused news and the hottest openings served to your inbox ShareLicense this articleMore: sells Mittagong homeJonathan Chancellor has sold her longtime Southern Highlands home the mother of the media star Deborah Hutton The Mittagong home was bought in 2003 when Dell quit the city French doors open to the entertaining deck which looks over the well tendered gardens MORE: Wolfmother frontman makes $2.7m Byron buy Oceanfront ‘castle’ to shatter records It sold through Station St Realty agent Cathy Fairall Deb Hutton recently joyishly let her social media followers know the sale was secured in just under two weeks not just being keen AFL Sydney Swans supporters but for decades they holidayed together on cruise ships Her model daughter first appeared on the cover of Australian Cosmopolitan aged 16 three bedroom Mittagong homes have a $710,000 median against an overall $802,500 median for houses according to realestate.com.au Mittagong has seen a compound growth rate of 5 per cent A rickety old shack in the Southern Highlands left to rot for many years and too dangerous for buyers to enter is set to be one property to watch go to auction this weekend The cottage on Bowral Rd in Mittagong is beyond repair and is missing 80 per cent of its roof and most doors MORE: Inside Karl Stefanovic’s waterfront mansion Nicole Kidman leads celebrities moving to this NSW region 18 year-old buys $5m mansion in Dural And it appears the prolonged period without care has taken a toll on the property with an old fireplace exterior walls and the roof beams are about all that is left About 10 first homebuyers, developers and Sydneysiders are expected to battle it out for the keys to 75 Bowral Rd CoreLogic reports this is close to $800,000 less than the median house price in Sydney at the moment Ray White Mittagong selling agent Rick Mooney said buyers have been unable to enter the house at open homes because it was “dangerous” “We have taped the house all off as it is dangerous and not safe for anyone to go inside,” he said The fireplace is about the only thing still intact “Only the fireplace and the walls are about all that is left standing.” Mr Mooney said there had been strong interest from people looking to move from Sydney to the Southern Highlands due to rising house prices “Even though the Southern Highlands is by no means a cheap place to buy many Sydneysiders are finding it offers far better value for money than Sydney does,” he said A developer who purchases the dilapidated cottage could also look to build a duplex due to its R3 zoning The land value property is expected to cost buyers a further $27,000 in demolition costs to remove the house Across Greater Sydney this weekend is 1216 scheduled auctions — an increase of 471 from last weekend Despite being the Queen’s Birthday long weekend CoreLogic reports Sydney was still able to achieve a strong 74.1 per cent clearance rate Realestate.com.au shows that just three homes including 75 Bowral Rd will go under the hammer on Saturday in the Southern Highlands Singer Mahalia Barnes and her ­musician husband Ben Rogers have listed their building block at Mittagong The 7930 sqm Range Rd building block cost $1.6 million last September bought soon after they had sold their Berrima home for $2.35 million the block was marketed last time as a rare opportunity It was only on the market by the Mackie family for 10 days before it was ­snapped up The Drew Lindsay Real Estate marketing advises it was “in readiness for building” with all the bushfire plus structural engineer’s drawings and construction specifications ready saving 18 months of pre-build preparatory work MORE: Art Deco treasure hosted many famous guests Glamour TV couple forced to discount $3.5m home There’s also been extensive contouring of the land implementing a self-watering landscape system with water tank Singer songwriter Mahalia Barnes revealed as the Pavlova in Network 10 show The Masked Singer in 2021 who starred on last year’s version of The Masked Singer and Rogers had bought their Berrima home in 2017 for $960,000 after leaving their Redfern warehouse conversion apartment MORE: Samantha X’s next big move Sign up to receive the Gourmet Traveller newsletter and offers we choose to share with you straight to your inbox  By joining, you agree to our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Despite its idyllic Southern Highlands location Paste is not a story of pared-back paddock-to-plate dining It’s not the place where you’ll find a menu listing hyper-local ingredients or take a leisurely post-meal stroll through the kitchen garden Thai chef Bee Satongun and chef husband Jason Bailey (a Mittagong local) opened the Australian outpost of their Michelin-starred Paste Bangkok Thai restaurant (also in Luang Prabang A challenging time for any restaurant owner especially for those serving up a bold and unapologetic cuisine in a relatively sleepy town with thanks to loyal locals and an influx of city folk booking country escapes The menu reads as a chronicle of Thai culinary history each dish referencing a specific time and place There’s a selection of Paste’s best hits including snack-sized rice crackers topped with roasted duck sawtooth coriander and a whisper of nutmeg; a sweet-salty watermelon and ground salmon salad; and smoked coconut noodles with palm sugar sabayon plus a range of seasonal dishes that change every three to four months Flavours and techniques may come from centuries-old recipes but the presentation is very much in the here and now Betel leaves elegantly topped with plump oysters pomelo and thin strands of makrut lime leaf are pretty and palatable which are filled with smoked Snowy River trout and hand-rolled to spherical perfection but Satongun’s true speciality is curry A smoky southern crab curry sees opaque chunks of blue swimmer crab suspended in a thick and aromatic amber-hued sauce made from a complex paste that requires more than 15 ingredients Kangaroo Island sea asparagus is there for texture and relief An intense pork-neck stock forms the base of a slipper lobster and egg noodle dish the gelatine working as a natural thickener the silky broth doesn’t overpower the slipper lobster’s delicate meat it’s clear that this is not Satongun and Bailey’s first rodeo however the attention to detail front of house fails to match what’s happening behind the scenes The food alone is enough to warrant a road trip Paste Australia 105 Main St, Mittagong, NSW, pasteaustralia.com Opening hours Mon 5.30pm-10pm; Thur-Sat noon-2.30pm and 5.30pm-10pm; Sun noon-8pm Verdict Paste packs serious punch in the flavour stakes Autumn Park, the luxury Mittagong retreat, has sold following its transformation by Sydney northern beaches architect Mike Hale would be the highest price paid in the small Southern Highlands grazing district in seven years Hale's renovation and extension came in 2015 costing well over $800,000 The re-imagined rustic brick barn with old wharf timbers is now a cutting edge home with a contemporary butterfly roofed pavilion extension Upstairs in the barn structure are all four bedrooms both with Juliet balconies overlooking the countryside while the other two have their own private decks The master suite's deck features its own spa plunge pool In the modern front section of the home there's a games room with bar a living room with feature wood fireplace and a media area with inbuilt projector and drop down screen dressage arena and four paddocks sit in the 40 hectare grounds Sarah Wotton and Geoff O'Reilly at Highlands Property Bowral had the listing for the vendors Peter and Gerda Williams who are now based in New Zealand Williams’ professional director duties expanded from the boardrooms of EBOS Group and CB Norwood last year to include NZX-listed pharmacy operator Green Cross Health This article was first published in the Weekend Australian We're on a mission to radically improve the quality of Urban communities being developed across Australia We aim to showcase every development in Australia to help you find the perfect new home decapitated and threw a dead duck across a RSL car park during a wild and drunken Saturday have copped heavy fines over the shocking act of cruelty which horrified Australia narrowly escaped jail time when they were sentenced at Moss Vale Local Court this week Both men pleaded guilty to behaving in an offensive manner within a public place over the appalling incident outside Mittagong RSL in the NSW Southern Highlands on January 22 The court heard Ben was filmed by the brothers' associate chasing after a flock of ducks before grabbing a dead one by its neck in a sickening video posted on social media Ben handed the Australian wood duck over to his younger brother Jonathan who ripped off its head with his bare hands The self-employed electrician was filmed throwing the duck's body on the ground and appears to play with the animal's head by opening and closing its bill while making quaking noises The court heard his brother Ben then picked up the duck's body off the ground and threw it at the group They were then refused entry into RSL for being took drunk, The Bowral News reported. NSW Police obtained footage of the incident at the time and launched a manhunt to find the culprits involved by sharing the brothers' images.  Animal Justice Party NSW MP Mark Pearson called on the community to help police find the men. 'Ultimately this isn't about one animal,' he said. 'This is now a larger story about how Australians don't accept animal cruelty in any form, and how the community wants to see people who intentionally hurt animals feel the full force of the law.' Following his arrest six days after the incident, Ben told police his motivation for picking up the duck while being filmed by his friend was to make it seem like he caught it. His brother Jonathan had handed himself into police several days earlier. He was also charged additional drink driving and speeding offences committed an hour after the duck incident. The court heard Jonathan was captured on CCTV driving his ute along Colo Rd in Colo Vale 30km/hr over speed limit, veering all over the road and horn blaring. He lost control on a turn and crashed into a fence, narrowly missing a power pole before the ute engine erupted into flames. Jonathan fled the scene and later lied to police about his whereabouts by telling them he was 300km away in Mudgee at the time of the incident. He was later charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, negligent driving, not giving particulars to an owner of damaged property and making a false statement. Magistrate Mark Douglass described the men's behaviour as 'ugly, unnecessary and offensive.' 'Both brothers did act in a way that is wrong,' Magistrate Douglass said. Ben was fined $450 fine for his involvement in the duck incident, re-sentenced over unrelated a domestic violence breach and placed on a 12 month community corrections order.  Magistrate Douglass acknowledged Jonathan did not have a criminal record but must be punished over 'bizarre, unusual offending.' Jonathan was also fined $450 over the duck incident. He was disqualified from driving for six months, put on a nine month good behaviour bond and ordered to complete 60 hours of community service. Brothers sentenced for decapitating a duck and making quacking soundsCommenting on this article has endedNewest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}}