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Ben joined the news.com.au team in 2024 as a sports reporter after previously working at Daily Mail Australia, Yahoo and Fox Sports. He’s addicted to all things NRL and AFL but loves to consume anything and everything from MMA to darts to the peak cricket tournament, the Hong Kong Sixes.

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Revealed: Sydney’s top 10 child influencers

Move over Kim and Khloe Kardashian, there’s a new breed of influencer in town. And this lot have a good three decades on you. Meet Sydney’s top 10 child influencers.

Blacktown

Six face court over alleged part in Parklea riot

Six men have faced court over their alleged roles in a prison riot. A court heard many more would be facing court in the coming weeks.

Blacktown

Mateship to the rescue with veterans left ‘cold and hungry’

The Covid lockdown has left many veterans isolated and struggling to get by. But mates from the Blacktown RSL Sub-branch have stepped up during these trying times.

Blacktown

From teen ‘troublemaker’ and serial thief to local hero

A self-confessed teen “troublemaker” – who mixed with gangs and stole each day to support his family – has changed his ways after meeting youth charity Rap 4 Change. Read his inspirational story:

The Blue Mountains News

Police bust alleged drug lab, seize $40m in coke and ice

Police have busted an alleged “sophisticated” drug lab in rural NSW and seized more than $40 million in drugs, cash, weapons and luxury watches across multiple Sydney properties.

Blacktown

All women’s volunteer group supporting those most in need

Fifty woman – volunteers with the Sydney Community Group – have joined forces to support members of the Blacktown community struggling during the recent Covid-19 lockdown.

Blacktown

Ex-bikie ‘begged’ police to let him go so he didn’t return to jail

A former bikie who stacked his motorcycle when spotted by cops after ripping a wheelie on a footpath begged police officers to let him go so he didn’t have to go back to jail.

Blacktown