High school girl basher escapes conviction
A young woman from western Sydney who bashed a 14-year-old outside a high school has escaped conviction. Here’s the latest from court.
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Man arrested over alleged $160k fraud scheme
A man has been hit with five counts of fraud charges over an alleged super fund scheme in northwest Sydney. Watch the arrest.
Block host reveals sure sign home is hiding damage
TV tradie king Scott Cam has a warning for homeowners about a hidden horror in many of our kitchens and bathrooms.
Penrith District RL: Meet 50+ first grade stars to shine in 2025
Local footy is back and with a mix of rising stars and battled-hardened veterans, there’s a host of reasons to get to your nearest ground. Here’s 50+ stars to watch in Penrith’s top grade.
Try-scoring mayhem! Records set, win run ended in Sydney 1st Colts rugby
There’s new names heading the tryscorers comp, a club racked up the season’s biggest win and a top gun ended the run of a title contender. Rd 5 Sydney 1st Colts rugby stars, standouts, results
Woman dies after horror crash in Sydney’s west
A woman has died after a horror crash on a main road in Sydney’s west. Details here.
Panthers’ NRLW dream closer with crucial $20m investment in Penrith
Penrith’s NRLW dream is a step closer to fruition with a proposed $20m centre of excellence in the pipeline. Here’s what the state of the art development would deliver for female athletes in the region.
Prized signings impress, club with target in 1st Colts Rd 5 talking points
The Waratahs have their eye on these young guns so its no surprise they are ripping it up in 1st Colts rugby. Teens turning heads, club with a target on its back in Rd 5 talking points
Penrith District RL: Top U19s performers from round three
Local talent is emerging in the Penrith U19s Division-1 competition as the next generation begins to make their mark. Check out the top 12 stars from round three.
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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
Autumn still missing in action
Australia’s busiest cyclone season wrapped up as April delivered everything from unseasonal heat to record rain. Signs now point to a warm, dry winter ahead.
Everybody appearing in civil matters at Blacktown Local Court, Thursday, May 8
Here is a list of civil matters listed at Blacktown Local Court on Thursday.
Everybody appearing at Mt Druitt Local Court, Thursday, May 8
Here is a list of matters listed at Mt Druitt Local Court on Thursday.
Telco CEO pays $12.1m record for house with no parking
The CEO of a Belgium-based telco who once ran Austar has paid a $12.1m record price for a house with no parking in Woollahra.
Massive $105m deal for humble mining dongas
A massive $105m deal has been approved for four mining donga villages to be sold to a foreign buyer – with more than 1,300 bedrooms.
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star coming to Gold Coast
An international real estate mogul, famous for selling the Playboy mansion, may have the answer to Australia’s housing crisis.
‘I bought 6 homes for $1 each’
A woman has revealed the savvy way she scored six properties for the bargain price of $1.65 each and transformed them into dream homes.
‘Update your thinking’: Push to extend airport line to booming west
The government is being urged to “stick its neck out” to help connect Parramatta to the new airport and shed “outdated” perceptions that the “stale” eastern suburbs is the face of global Sydney.
Nearly every Aussie is charging phone wrong
Most Aussies miss a vital step when charging mobiles and other devices, causing a growing number of fires, claims data shows.
Meet the McMahon candidates vying for your vote
The vast seat of McMahon spans four council areas and has only been held by one MP. Meet the candidates vying for the seat on May 3, and read what they stand for.
‘Worst Easter weekend’ death toll rises after boy, 9, trapped in rocks
A boy who died after becoming trapped in rocks has become the latest fatality in what Surf Lifesaving NSW chief executive Steve Pearce has called “the worst Easter long weekend in our records”, bringing the statewide death toll to six.
Meet the Greenway candidates vying for your vote
Greenway is a seat named after an ex-convict was brought to the Sydney colony. Meet the candidates vying for the seat on May 3, and read what they stand for.
Johns/Daley Cup: Top-50 junior rep stars from the bush
NSW’s brightest young regional rugby league stars lit up the state during the junior rep season. Check out the top 50 who shone the brightest.
Watch replay: St Greg’s save their best for last
It was a clash that well and truly lived upto the billing with St Gregory’s coming out on top against Westfields Sports in their opening Peter Mulholland Cup clash. Watch the REPLAY here.
‘Very special for everyone’: Family continues local footy legacy
As kids, they were always on the same team in backyard footy. And now two Erina brothers have combined again on the big stage.
Watch replay: Erindale grind out big schoolboys win over Illawarra
A clinical performance from Erindale ensured the Raiders started their Peter Mulholland Cup campaign off on the right track against Illawarra SHS on Wednesday. Watch the REPLAY here.
Bear Force One: NRL’s newest team to explore shock rugby share deal
Peter V’landys has revealed the Perth Bears have discussed plans for a player sharing agreement with the Western Force, as well as how many home games will be played in Sydney.
Shock push to oust Labor Minister
Labor’s landslide win has opened the door to factional wheeling-and-dealing ahead of a new ministry being announced next week.
Bandt concedes seat, blames Libs, One Nation
Greens leader Adam Bandt has officially conceded his long-held inner-city seat despite holding out hope he still had a chance 24 hours ago.
Moment man sets himself on fire in botched arson attack
Police say a clumsy arsonist who set himself alight trying to burn down a western Sydney barbershop could be linked to a spate of similar attacks on barbershops. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Woman made infamous in viral video clashes in court over appeal
A woman who went viral after footage of her dramatic arrest surfaced has clashed with a judge as she fights to overturn a slew of convictions.
Suspended NDIS firm’s boss pictured in PJs after $10m debt revealed
The boss of an NDIS company slapped with a temporary ban on caring for severely disabled people has defended it in his pyjamas, after only narrowly avoiding bankruptcy with the ATO. Listen to the audio.
438 people affected as NDIS service provider suspended
Next steps have emerged for hundreds of vulnerable people have been affected by the suspension of major NDIS service provider Cocoon SDA Care.
‘We don’t want a tax on Bluey’: Rudd blasts Trump
Kevin Rudd, Australia’s ambassador to the US, has condemned Donald Trump’s plans to clobber all foreign-made films with a 100 per cent tariff.
‘Extreme, divisive politics’: Greens’ near-total wipe-out
Adam Bandt quitting and losing his seat of Melbourne signalled the near-complete reversal of the “Greenslide” from the previous election. See who’s tipped to be the next Greens leader.
Bizarre, faked war footage goes viral
India’s air strikes against targets in Pakistan have sparked fears of an all-out war – and a wave of dangerous misinformation.
‘Censorship’: US slaps down Australia
The United States has lashed out at Australia, accusing it of “coercing” tech companies into engaging in “censorship”.
US slams Russia: ‘It’s asking too much’
In another sign that Vladimir Putin is testing Donald Trump’s patience, the US vice president has rubbished Moscow’s initial Ukraine peace plan.
‘No limits’: Putin, Xi’s ominous new promise
Moscow and Beijing declared have ominously vowed to “shape global governance in the right direction”, claiming they will stamp out “bullying” on the world stage.
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