Revealed: How much childcare costs in your suburb
Households in nearly 20 suburbs across NSW are forking out thousands on childcare every week. See the full list and who’s paying the most.
Blue Mountains
Named: Man’s bail plea after discovery of 3D gun-making lab
A man has made a plea for bail after the discovery of a firearm manufacturing bolthole in the Blue Mountains where police seized 3D printed guns and gun parts.
‘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.
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.
Busted: NSW street level drug dealers exposed
From tradies and university students trying to make extra money on the side to a mum of three and hotel owner, these are the NSW street level drug dealers that have been punished.
Named: Man charged with baseball bat invasion, choking
A man has been charged after allegedly breaking into a woman’s home in Sydney’s west while armed with a baseball bat and assaulting, choking her. Here’s the latest from court.
‘Do you like the food?’: NSW aged care home food rating revealed
A western Sydney aged care home has been named the worst in NSW – and the nation – for its food. See who is serving up culinary delights and who falls short.
Named: Man allegedly held homemade gun
A man dramatically arrested outside a home where tactical police allegedly found a homemade gun has faced court. Read the latest.
Man left with ‘Joker smile’ after violent attempted robbery
A knock at the door in the dead of night has permanently altered the lives of a Blue Mountains family, after a young man with severe facial lacerations approached them for help.
Why Sydney buyers are flocking to Melb
They flew in, made offers on the spot, and signed before the ink dried, here’s why Sydney investors are swarming Melbourne.
One in six unit projects now ‘ghost’ towers
A growing number of major housing projects have hit a strange and costly standstill – and it could have far reaching consequences.
Tragic side of Aus housing crisis exposed
Australia’s housing crisis is pushing both tenants and property managers to breaking point, and no one is stepping in to stop it. WATCH THE VIDEO
It was the auction no-one wanted to miss
More than 200 people watched a new house sell under the hammer for a huge price.
Need to Know
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Blue Mountains weather
As we move into 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 we move into winter what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
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.
‘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.
Top shot! Big hits, slick moves at NSW schoools U18s rugby trials
There were big hts, slick moves, speed to burn and fancy footwork at the NSW schools U18s selection trials in Sydney this week. Photo special
LIST: 150+ teens in mix to crack one of rugby’s most successful teams
The best U16 rugby talent will hit the pitch this weekend vying for spots in numerous squads – including one of the most successful juniors sides in NSW. Trials player list
‘Forgotten league’: AFL legend’s appearance to boost league profile
The Sapphire Coast will be pumping as the local A-grade competition welcomes an AFL legend who has done it all in the game. See how you can meet one of the greats of the modern game.
‘Thought I was done and dusted’: Rare milestone for Roos stalwart
After a career that has featured grand finals, heartache and countless charges up the middle, Wyong’s Brock Molan is set to join a very exclusive club this weekend.
The footage which reveals why Slater must make bold Origin call
Billy Slater is renowned for his attention to detail and for making bold selection calls. After watching this footage there’s a strong chance that Queensland will be naming a different line-up for Origin III
First photos: Billionaire Bezos and Sanchez’s lavish A-list wedding
A-listers including Kim Kardashian, Oprah and Leonardo DiCaprio have watched billionaire Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s extravagant wedding in Venice. See the pictures.
Ex-Neighbours star Holly Valance and billionaire hubby split
Australian singer and former Neighbours star Holly Valance has split from her billionaire husband, and conservative Reform UK powerbroker Nick Candy, after 13 years of marriage.
Freeze over: State MPs to get pay rise
Premier Chris Minns, NSW MPs and senior government executives are set to get a pay rise after ending a two-year salary freeze.
Court blow, Q&A axed: But the ABC’s biggest challenge yet to come
It was the expensive own goal that’s made a mockery of Australia’s national broadcaster. But this week’s Federal Court finding against the ABC is not its biggest problem.
Australia’s bikie WAGs revealed
A former MAFS reality TV star, a Hollywood A-lister and a woman who went viral for her Winnie the Pooh pyjamas, these are the wives and girlfriends of the country’s most well-known bikies.
17 mistakes you can make in a Will that’ll cost you thousands
Making a Will is a critical step that needs to be done, and there are many ways mistakes can happen that will cost Aussies time and money. See the full list reviewed by legal experts.
10 haunting questions into Rachelle’s murder
Rachelle Childs was brutally killed and her body set alight but her killer has never been found. These are the unanswered questions into her unsolved murder.
Major changes to Aussie laws: What you need to know
Major changes are set to roll out across Australia from July 1, including wage hikes, new parental leave and tougher road rules. See how it will affect you.
‘Run to daddy’: Iran reacts to Trump outburst
Iran’s foreign minister has hit back at Donald Trump, condemning his “disrespectful and unacceptable” comments about the country’s supreme leader.
Japan executes man for sick crimes
A 34-year-old man has suffered agonising final moments in the first execution in years. This is what he did.
Aussie Supers dodge US ‘revenge’ tax
Australia’s Super sector has avoided a US-proposed “revenge” tax targeting foreign investors, after the Trump administration walked back the tough talk on the policy.
‘Dedicated to evil’: Horror find in Australia
Australia has taken major action against an online collective of neo-Nazis amid a spike in antisemitism.
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