INTERVIEWS
Welcome to Interviews, where we share stories and perspectives of local personalities in the Blue Mountains and surrounding areas. Our goal is to highlight the diverse and fascinating individuals who call this region home, and to provide a glimpse into their unique experiences and perspectives.
From community leaders to local artists, we strive to bring you a wide range of voices and perspectives, and to showcase the rich cultural tapestry of the Blue Mountains. So, join us as we sit down with these inspiring individuals and learn more about what makes this region so special.
Pamela Croci, ikebanist
Pamela Croci is an ikebanist creating and teaching in the Blue Mountains. She tells Bella about an art form unfamiliar to many Australians but so well suited to our place....
Pamela Croci, ikebanist
Pamela Croci is an ikebanist creating and teaching in the Blue Mountains. She tells Bella about an art form unfamiliar to many Australians but so well suited to our place....
Michael Fitzjames, artist
A new exhibition by Sydney artist Michael Fitzjames features paintings of the Blue Mountains and nearby vales and valleys. We asked him about the appeal of the western slopes. ...
Michael Fitzjames, artist
A new exhibition by Sydney artist Michael Fitzjames features paintings of the Blue Mountains and nearby vales and valleys. We asked him about the appeal of the western slopes. ...
Jenny Ingall and Brent Hersee, Hominy
One of the most loved and admired food places in the Blue Mountains is Hominy bakery in the dip in Katoomba Street. It has been here for decades and has...
Jenny Ingall and Brent Hersee, Hominy
One of the most loved and admired food places in the Blue Mountains is Hominy bakery in the dip in Katoomba Street. It has been here for decades and has...
Emma MacMahon, winemaker
Emma MacMahon and her husband Simon Doyle own the Dryridge Estate vineyard in the Megalong Valley. Their wine from this unexpected source has become highly regarded and visitors flock to...
Emma MacMahon, winemaker
Emma MacMahon and her husband Simon Doyle own the Dryridge Estate vineyard in the Megalong Valley. Their wine from this unexpected source has become highly regarded and visitors flock to...
Alex Snellgrove, artist
Blackheath artist Alex Snellgrove on painting the Mountains - and the cat Frankie.
Alex Snellgrove, artist
Blackheath artist Alex Snellgrove on painting the Mountains - and the cat Frankie.
Jann and Harry Dillon, gin distillers
Jann and Harry Dillon, gin distillers The Blue Mountains Gin Company is the only gin maker in the Blue Mountains. Launched in mid-2021, it is already winning prizes and...
Jann and Harry Dillon, gin distillers
Jann and Harry Dillon, gin distillers The Blue Mountains Gin Company is the only gin maker in the Blue Mountains. Launched in mid-2021, it is already winning prizes and...