Man dies after being shot during hunting trip
A police probe is under way after a man died from a gunshot wound sustained during a hunting trip in the state’s west, with several weapons seized for examination.
Blue Mountains
‘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.
Penrith District RL: Ultimate guide to each club ahead of season 2025
Local Penrith RL kicks off this weekend as nine teams battle for the Don Feltis Cup. Discover all the key signings and departures at each club in our ultimate guide to season 2025.
Alleged driver in double fatal Blue Mtns crash faces court
The alleged driver involved in a horrific fatal crash in the Blue Mountains which claimed two lives has faced court for the first time. The two victims have now been identified.
Two dead in horror mountain head-on crash
Two men have died and two other people have been rushed to hospital following a horrific head-on crash in the Blue Mountains.
Fresh plans to resurrect heritage-listed Blue Mountains nursing home
A NSW aged care provider has made a second attempt at breathing new life into the heritage-listed site of a failed Blue Mountains nursing home. Here’s the latest.
Worst areas for mortgage arrears in NSW
Soaring mortgage costs have pushed thousands of homeowners in NSW to the brink of defaulting on their loans. See who is the hardest hit.
Brain cancer diagnosis can’t quash this teen’s ‘sassy’ sense of humour
“I have to think of something funny as my last words, in case I lose speech”: A teen battling brain cancer has turned to humour as her family faces a house-deposit sized bill for treatment.
Nathan Cleary’s $660k sidehustle earn
NRL superstar Nathan Cleary has scored himself a very handy $660,000 early season win.
Sydney sale and auction results, week ending May 3
Sydney recorded 390 property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
Revealed: NSW ‘supercharged’ suburbs set for price spike
Renewed hope in the property market has seen an uptick in sales with a new analysis revealing the top NSW suburbs set to see price growth.
Top bets: Suburbs where home prices are set to boom
Looking to invest? A new report has unveiled Australia’s Top 50 supercharged suburbs that are tipped for future price growth – and there are a few surprises on the list.
‘No chance’: Housing accord doomed to fail
Whoever wins the election, the housing crisis seems here to stay, with a target to build 1.2 million homes now virtually impossible.
Need to Know
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Blue Mountains weather
As autumn moves towards winter what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Check out the latest on Blue Mountains roads
The daily commute is better with a little planning. Here’s some roads it might be best to avoid today
Check out the latest on Blue Mountains roads
The daily commute is better with a little planning. Here’s some roads it might be best to avoid today
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Blue Mountains weather
As autumn moves towards winter what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Man filmed allegedly swerving to run over kangaroos in a ute
A man who was filmed allegedly deliberately running over and killing kangaroos – before the footage was uploaded to social media – will fight the charges, a Sydney court has been told.
$300m Warragamba Dam upgrade promises to revive Sydney river
Sydney’s main supplier of drinking water is set for a whopping $301.7m investment to improve the health of the Hawkesbury-Nepean River. Read the full plans here.
Elderly woman pulled from under car
An elderly woman has been flown to hospital after being pulled from underneath a car in the Blue Mountains.
Man finds himself in sssituation after snakes, guns allegedly found
A NSW man who police will allege “breached his reptile license” was coiled up by cops after a raid allegedly uncovered more than 100 snakes, drugs and guns. Here’s what went down.
‘What then … Westfield?’: NIMBYs lash plans for new Woolworths
Plans for a new Woolworths in the Blue Mountains have sparked controversy from NIMBY residents, while others say it would be a welcome addition to their growing community.
‘Backs against the wall’: Group 2 premiers dig deep
One frontrunner put on a tryscoring clinic while the defending premiers were given a baptism of fire during round two of Group 2 Rugby League.
‘Told to back ourselves’: Grand final rematch settled by epic buzzer-beater
It was a grand final rematch that had send offs, a stunning comeback and a clutch play by an ageless veteran. See how the Colyton and Emu Plains clash was settled after the final siren.
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
NSWRL Junior Reps: Roosters sink Eels in extra-time epic
The cream of the crop was on show at Leichhardt Oval with the next generation of stars showing out on NSWRL Junior Reps grand final day. Relive all the action from the four deciders.
Ch9 legal threat to woman over leaked tape
The Nine Network reportedly accused a woman of leaking a tape that allegedly shows the media company had unlawfully obtained information regarding former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith’s defamation trial.
Truck roll uncovers $500k in allegedly illicit tobacco
Police have allegedly discovered more than $500,000 worth of illegal tobacco in a truck that had rolled in northern NSW.
Gracie Abrams takes Sydney by storm
Gracie Abrams took Sydney by storm on the weekend, and her bow-wearing “cult” of fans couldn’t get enough, writes Zara Powell.
Postcode wars links to drive-by shooting key line of investigation
A mistaken identity shooting in Sydney’s west is believed to be the latest escalation in a feud between two gangs involved in the city’s “postcode wars”.
Buzz’s highs, lows: Fox Sports star’s $7,500 Nostradamus punt
Magic Round has proved very profitable for Bryan Fletcher after the Fox Sports funny man turned $50 into $7,500 thanks to a savvy punt on a Newcastle try-scorer. Buzz’s highlights and lowlights.
‘Slashing me’: Victim tells of horror attack in NDIS group home
Thugs carrying a machete and a shotgun attacked a man in an NDIS group home, with the victim fearing he was “going to die”.
New faces of parliament; Lambie fights for political life in Senate
These are the new faces of Australia’s next parliament, as Jacqui Lambie fights to keep her position in the Senate with votes being counted.
‘Mustn’t sell our soul’: Reason behind shocked Liberals’ crisis
The Coalition is facing an existential crisis, with some party members pushing to make massive changes that will affect their ability to succeed in the next election.
‘Ready to work’: China joins world congratulating Albo on win
China has reacted to Anthony Albanese’s election win, as world leaders sent their congratulations. See who contacted the PM.
‘Concerning’: US’ wild move against Australia
The US State Department has criticised the Australian government for ‘censorship’, after an anti-trans activist’s X posts were geo-blocked for being “offensive”.
New twist in infamous kidnapping case
The woman convicted of kidnapping Elizabeth Smart and holding her captive for months two decades ago has been arrested over a fresh incident.
Dad bashed to death defending his daughter
A father was horrifically beaten to death after confronting a lifelong friend and his son for allegedly assaulting his teenage daughter.
Charles’ not very subtle message to Trump
King Charles and Queen Camilla will drop by Canada this month in what seems to be a subtle – but direct – reminder to the US President.
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