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Elizabeth Neil is a reporter for the Penrith Press. She previously wrote for multiple local papers in NSW, including the Blacktown Advocate and Hills Shire Times. Prior to these, was an established reporter for the Sunshine Coast Daily and Gympie Times in Queensland. She specialises in court and crime reporting.

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Blacktown

‘Lifeblood of our communities’: Western Sydney volunteers rewarded

Several western Sydney volunteers have been recognised for their community contributions at an awards ceremony in St Mary’s. See the pictures.

Blacktown

Named: Bus driver charged with preying on children with disabilities

A bus driver has been granted bail over allegations he sexually touched children with disabilities while driving them to school in Sydney’s west.

UPDATEDLiverpool

Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun and Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig are at the heart of the case in the NSW Land and Environment Court.

Embattled council partially wins battle over ‘devastating’ report

The Office of Local Government has been found to have denied a southwest Sydney council procedural fairness over the publication of a report into allegations of corruption and bullying.

VideoBlacktown

A stolen Range Rover Sport has sparked a police pursuit through Sydney's west

Named: Alleged driver, passengers charged over wild luxury car chase

The alleged driver and passengers charged with leading police on a wild chase in an alleged stolen luxury SUV through Sydney’s west have been identified, as one faces court. Watch the video.

Police & Courts

Curfew for man accused of spray-painting up to 80 luxury cars

A Camperdown man alleged to have spray painted more than 80 cars in a spree across Sydney has told a court he hears voices telling him to go for walks at night.

The Blue Mountains News

Tomas Pratt, 49, was denied bail after allegedly pointing a loaded crossbow at his stepfather in the Blue Mountains. Picture: Social media

‘Going to kill you’: Bricklayer’s alleged crossbow threat to stepdad

A 49-year-old man who allegedly pointed a loaded crossbow at his stepfather and threatened to kill him has faced court as new details emerge. Read the latest.

Lismore

Corey selby (L) who was shot dead by police in incident at Tenterfield on January 19 2023

‘Tragedy for all concerned’: Fatal police shooting findings revealed

A coroner has found a carpet fitter shot dead by police in regional NSW did not intend to hurt anyone, and only wanted to end his own life when he pointed a gun at officers.

Hornsby

Profiled: The candidates battling it out for Hornsby Council

Several candidates have revealed their priorities after putting their hats in the ring for Hornsby Council ahead of the upcoming election. Meet the people vying to represent you.

Blacktown

Profiled: Meet the candidates vying to represent Blacktown

Several council candidates have revealed their priorities after putting their hats in the ring for Blacktown City Council ahead of the upcoming election. Meet the people vying to represent you.

UpdatedParramatta

The Parramatta Station Carpark. Generic Parramatta photos.

Cops swarm western Sydney train station car park

Police swarmed a carpark near Parramatta train station after reports of a disturbance caused by a teenager.

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