Australian U18 carrot for schoolboy rugby guns at trials
Schoolboy rugby trials on two suburban fields in Sydney this week could provide standout young talent with a springboard into their first national team. Boys U18s trials DRAW
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Gym among four suspicious blazes being probed by cops
Emergency crews responded to four separate fires across western Sydney overnight, with vehicles, a shopfront and a gym damaged. Police are treating all four blazes as suspicious.
Teacher who kissed student denies abuse: court
A western Sydney high school teacher who repeatedly kissed a student allegedly told the student he was in love with them, a court has heard.
‘Gut wrenching’: Sisters rise from ashes of grief
After the food truck she launched in memory of her late brother was tragically destroyed in an arson attack, a Western Sydney business owner is using her grief for good.
Penrith RL: Epic comeback foiled as hat-trick heroes shine
As the points flowed at most venues, one side’s epic comeback against the odds was derailed after a couple players spent costly periods in the sin bin. Round 10 wrap, 50+ GALLERY
‘Life or death’: Alarm over city judges ruling on bush bail cases
A plan to have city magistrates remotely dealing with bail applications from the country has raised alarm about fairness and the possibility of recidivist offenders getting out more often.
Penrith RL: Recruits on the rise as one side gears up for a road test
At the halfway point of the Don Feltis Cup, some teams continue to upgrade their rosters with new talent. While a full game is barely enough work for one enforcer. Round nine talking points.
‘I saw his face light up’: Penrith’s weight-for-age league revolution
Panthers Juniors have proudly launched NSW’s first-ever weight-for-age rugby league competition. Following unprecedented registrations, find out how the game’s smallest are back in action.
Penrith District RL: Round nine U19s stars
As we near the midpoint of the local Penrith footy season, the race to the U19s Div-1 Don Feltis Cup finals is heating up. See who starred in round nine, top 12 performers.
Need to Know
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Blacktown weather
As we move into winter what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Check out the latest on Blacktown roads
The daily commute is better with a little planning. Here’s some roads it might be best to avoid today
Everybody appearing at Blacktown Local Court, Monday, June 23
Here is a list of matters listed at Blacktown Local Court on Monday.
Everybody appearing at Mt Druitt Local Court, Monday, June 23
Here is a list of matters listed at Mt Druitt Local Court on Monday.
Shock budget call to spark FHB boom
One government decision could lead to young homebuyers flooding into the market, according to mortgage firm boss.
World’s most stubborn neighbour defies developers
A stubborn homeowner has turned his humble abode into a towering pyramid after his village was flattened by developers to create a luxury resort.
Savvy way young Aussies enter property market
Young Australians are rewriting the rules of homeownership while renting in lifestyle hotspots. Here’s how.
Penthouse mystery deepens after $80m sale twist
The sale of a Sydney penthouse that has been dragging on for five years may have hit a new snag thanks to James Packer’s right-hand man.
‘Single digits’: Ex-teacher’s vile texts linked to child abuse stash
A former western Sydney primary school teacher shared around 700 child abuse files as part of a twisted ‘collaborative network’. Now, he’s been brought to justice as his sickening messages to other predators are revealed.
Man denies defrauding $160k from self-managed super funds
A former financial adviser from Sydney’s northwest has denied allegations he defrauded more than $160,000 from the self-managed super funds of five people. Here’s the latest from court.
‘Encourage them to back themselves’: Young half’s magic flips Penrith RL contest
The stars came out to play on Saturday night. There were sizzling hat-tricks, extraordinary individual plays and a trio sin binned. Don Feltis Cup round 9 wrap from all four venues.
Sydney concreter charged with cooking up over 50kg of MDMA
A northwest Sydney business owner has appeared in court charged with allegedly manufacturing over 50kg of MDMA. Here’s the latest.
How every NSW and ACT childcare is performing in 2025
Hundreds of childcares across NSW do not meet national quality standards, with eight listed as requiring significant improvement. Search and see the full list to find out how your childcare rated.
NRRRL: Four in the bin during huge upset victory
One side was spectacularly reduced to 11 men as four were sent to the sin bin in what was arguably the biggest upset of the season in the NRRRL.
‘It all just clicked’: Ourimbah stuns big guns in upset
Two big guns slugged it out in a nailbiting thriller while one of the competition underdogs pulled off a stunning upset during a big round 10 in the RLCC.
‘Expected us to be rusty’: Rocks and diamonds in seesawing clash
There was some silky attacking football and then basic errors as two sides clashed in a seesawing contest in Group 2.
Local Footy Wrap: Butcher Boys fire, Corrimal’s extraordinary upset
A Newcastle cellar dweller knocked off the defending premiers for the second time in a month as a winless Illawarra side pulled off the upset of the season to break its drought in style. LOCAL WRAP.
Sydney council bans gas in new homes
Gas appliances will be banned in any new homes built in the City of Sydney, where the council has also set its sights on connections in new offices, hotels and serviced apartments.
Man killed after refusing to return Mercedes
A jury heard an underworld figure was gunned down in front of his wife after refusing to return two rented Mercedes.
Police release pics after alleged Sydney train station brawl
Police have released pictures of two men who “may be able to assist with inquiries” after a 40-year-old man was hospitalised with head injuries following an alleged train station brawl.
‘Money is not a factor’: Gen Z forcing major workplace change
Gen Z has revealed their latest demands when it comes to maintaining a work-life balance – and it will likely have a big impact on how Aussie workplaces operate.
One thing Aussie motorists should do
As the Iran-Israel conflict worsens, motorists are being urged to take advantage of cheaper fuel prices today before it’s too late.
Why Aussie teens are at risk after US bombed Iran
Following the US strikes on Iran, Australia is now entering a heightened risk period for home grown terrorists, military experts warn.
Flights diverted as Middle East tensions boil over
Fresh attacks have caused chaos for travellers with airlines cancelling and diverting flights. See how Aussies will be affected.
Fears for Aussies stranded in Middle East
As the conflict in the Middle East escalates, terrified Australians remain trapped in Israel and Iran. Watch the video.
‘System failed me’: Survivor of brutal coward punch calls for change
Coward punched at 19 and struck with a pool ball, Luke Jackson is still haunted by the attack — and now he’s calling for change to stop it happening to others.
TV host corrects ‘pregnant person’ to ‘woman’
A BBC newsreader has gone viral after correcting her own autocue script live on air, with author JK Rowling branding the host her ‘new favourite’.
‘Suicidal move’: Iran warning for Aussies
Iran’s threatened closure of the Strait of Hormuz could have devastating consequences for the globe — and Aussies will feel it in a big way.
‘Sleeper cells’: Chilling reason Trump fled G7
Iran delivered a message to Trump at the G7 summit last week threatening to unleash sleeper cell terrorists if the US attacked Iran.
ASX cops $25bn fall after Trump strikes
Investors face a “nervous” week, with the ASX copping a $25bn loss on Monday morning as the fallout from the Middle East conflict sparks market chaos.
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