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BIZARRE: The blue mountains - What They Never Told You

In 1992, a tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains was doused with PFAS foam; 33 years on, tap water tested 300 times above the safe limit

A 1992 petrol tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains caused PFAS contamination. Firefighters used foam containing these chemicals. Decades later, water supplies remain polluted. This highlights the persistent nature of 'forever chemicals'. The contamination went undetected for years. Similar issues are seen at military sites in the United States. The…

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‘Maybe the suffering is the point’: what does it take to run 163km up and down a mountain?

Guardian Australia joins ultrarunner Joanne Walker in an excruciating race through the Blue Mountains, where men outnumber women four to one

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We proved these ‘forever chemicals’ can last longer than three decades

The fresh air, picturesque vistas and pristine bush of the Blue Mountains west of Sydney draw millions of visitors a year.

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'Gentle and generous' film critic David Stratton dies

Remembered fondly by his legions of fans, film critic David Stratton died in hospital near his home in the Blue Mountains after a life dedicated to cinema.

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‘No clinical benefit’ to blood test for Pfas, government says, after ‘forever chemicals’ found in Blue Mountains

At least 25 people in the area have paid $500 out of pocket to have the blood test for Pfas, an advocate says

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Penrith 2021 vibes as Blues brave litany of injuries

Three NSW players sat out their first training session in the Blue Mountains and two more were on modified duties, but Liam Martin sees it as history repeating.

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Ice Age shelter high up in the Blue Mountains reveals Aboriginal heritage from 20,000 years ago

Travel back 20,000 years into the last Ice Age, to a time when the upper reaches of the Blue Mountains were treeless and the ridgelines and mountain peaks laden in snow and ice.

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Where is Ten Pound Poms season 2 filmed and which year is it set?

Viewers tuning into the highly anticipated second season of Ten Pound Poms are eager to know where the show is filmed and which year the action takes place

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Father farewells 'cheeky old souls' at sons' funeral

Young brothers Russell and Ben Smith have been remembered as loving friends and children at a private funeral at a church in the Blue Mountains.

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'Still safe': PFAS detected in Blue Mountains water

Drinking water in the Blue Mountains remains safe, authorities say after new testing unearthed high levels of PFAS.

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Mother charged with murder after death of two sons

A mother has been charged with murder after her two boys were found dead in a Blue Mountains home.

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Murder trial seeks truth in girl's tragic visit to mum

A jury trial is seeking to uncover how a nine-year-old's visit to her mum in the Blue Mountains for the Christmas holidays ended in her tragic death.

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Accused killer says mum pulled the trigger on her girl

A man on trial for murdering nine-year-old Charlise Mutten allegedly told her mother he was searching for the girl, while attempting to dispose of her body.

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Heavy rain prompts severe weather alert

A severe weather alert for NSW's south coast warns heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding, while a woman survived a freezing night in the Blue Mountains.

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Man dies after falling from Blue Mountains waterfall

A man, believed to be in his 20s, has fallen to his death at a popular waterfall in the Blue Mountains.

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Jessica Mendoza's Family Adventure in Blue Mountains, Australia

Join Jessica Mendoza on her breathtaking family adventure in the Blue Mountains, Australia. Discover stunning landscapes, cascading waterfalls, and moments...

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Two People Were Hospitalised After Being Struck By Lightning In The Blue Mountains Yesterday

Two people have been hospitalised after they were struck by lightning at a popular lookout spot in the Blue Mountains.

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Two taken to hospital after being struck by lightning

Two people have been taken to hospital after being struck by lightning in the Blue Mountains after a severe storm lashed the area.

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Westconnex: a $20bn money pit or a bold plan for Sydney’s future? Experts remain divided

Drivers can now travel from the Blue Mountains to the Sydney Harbour Bridge without passing a traffic light, but at what cost?

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Search for canyoner missing in the Blue Mountains

A search will resume for a Sydney man who went missing while canyoning at the Blue Mountains.

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