Red hot boot, upset, blowouts: Stars, standouts of 1st Colts Rd 1
Two sides cracked 80, a favourite fell, one team kept their rivals scoreless and there were multiple hat tricks in a wacky and wonderful opening round of Sydney Rugby Union 1st Colts.
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‘It’s annoying’: 1st Colts club out to prove critics wrong – again
They had a year to remember in 2024 but their coach reckons rivals still don’t rate his Sydney Rugby Union 1st Colts side – and it’s fired them up for the start of the season.
Favourites, dark horse, clubs to watch in 1st Colts rugby 2025 and winners poll
Easts are favourites but there’s a club touted a genuine dark horse and another with the ability to shock in the Sydney Rugby Union 1st Colts comp starting this weekend. Poll
Election jitters fuel housing market shift
A “window of opportunity” has opened in the Sydney housing market amid trepidation over the coming federal election result.
Phoenix rising: Hills Alliance gives hope to AFL female juniors
An alliance between two proud AFL Sydney junior clubs has given fresh life to the girls game in the northwest. Here’s how the newly formed Hills Phoenix is making a difference for the youth.
Headaches reveal cancer battle for ‘favourite’ maths teacher
What started off as a constant headache for two weeks has become a cancer nightmare for a ‘favourite’ Dural maths teacher as the community rally in support.
Real reason why these brands went bust in Aus
Some of the biggest global brand failures in Australia have been revealed ahead of planned moves by more retail giants Down Under.
‘Normal’: This is what $4m+ now buys you in Sydney
A humble house from the 1930s has sold for an insane sum at auction, with agents revealing why more results like it are coming.
Loophole that got club DJ $16m, 15 homes
A nightclub DJ who used clever thinking to buy his first home aged 21 has revealed how he turned it into $16m worth of real estate.
Mapped: Suburbs hit by insurance rip-offs
A worrying trend is emerging across Australia when it comes to insurance costs and some suburbs are copping it much worse than others.
Residents hit with $4k hidden cost in parts of Sydney
An industry blacklist has revealed homeowners in some Sydney suburbs are being stung with extra yearly costs not charged elsewhere.
Sydney sale and auction results, week ending April 5
Sydney recorded 453 property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
Unliveable home sells $500k above reserve
Crumbling plaster, rocky floorboards and broken tiles didn’t deter the 16 bidders that turned up to the dilapidated terrace that sold for a mega price, more than $500,000 above reserve.
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Check out the latest on The Hills Shire 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 The Hills Shire 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 The Hills Shire weather
As autumn sets in what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing at Hornsby Local Court, Monday, April 7
Here is a list of matters listed at Hornsby Local Court on Monday.
New primary school for one of Sydney’s newest suburbs
One of northwest Sydney’s newest suburbs is set to receive a new primary school as the demand for more education facilities continues to grow.
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.
Man admits displaying Nazi swastika outside war memorial
A man who drew a Nazi symbol on his chest outside a war memorial in northwest Sydney has pleaded guilty less than a month after the act.
‘Gold mine’: Govt move could double value of your home
Sydney home owners could be sitting on a potential gold mine, courtesy of a new government policy and not even know about it. Could your home fit the bill? See the list of areas that qualify.
‘Just cowardly’: Young dad slapped partner during labour
A young coward slapped his ex partner in the face while she was in labour at a western Sydney hospital because she refused to give him the gas administered to help manage contractions. Here’s the latest as he faced court.
RL Central Coast: NRL magic as Kincumber puts on a show
With five former NRL players – including two ex-internationals – running riot, Kincumber has started its season in emphatic fashion in the RLCC.
NSWRL Junior Reps Rd 9: Finals teams confirmed after last round
The NSWRL Junior Reps regular season has been completed with finals teams confirmed. Catch up on all the happenings from round nine, plus see the finals matchups for all four grades.
Replays: AWL powerhouse stuns with record-breaking title
A record eighth national title and a fiercely competitive state of origin headlined a massive day from the Australian Water Polo League grand finals. Watch the full REPLAYS.
‘Fairytale’: Ironwoman breaks legend’s record in final Aussies surf life saving race
Iron star Georgia Fitzsimmons never imagined a career of world and Aussie crowns. Nor did she ever think she would eclipse the record of surf life saving great Karla Gilbert – until she did.
Health minister’s warning to doctors over strike
NSW’s health minister has issued a warning against doctors planning to strike on Tuesday in a move that could leave people waiting hours in emergency departments and delay surgeries.
Dutton’s big call on ordering public servants back into office
Peter Dutton wanted Canberra’s public servants back in the office five days a week, but he has made a big call on his WFH policy after backlash from female voters.
Sydney Metro sees another ‘door failure’
Just days after a “human error”, the new Sydney Metro has seen yet another door failure
Pope makes surprise appearance at Vatican square
Pope Francis mingled with delighted crowds at the Vatican, just two weeks after leaving hospital where he was treated for pneumonia. See the photos.
Pro-Palestine activists take aim at Jewish MP, major parties at rally
A pro-Palestinian rally was held in western Sydney on Sunday, with some speakers likening federal politicians to “Jewish Zionists” while speaking of a “Holocaust industry” and referring to Australia as a “colony”.
Labor extends lead but Dutton closes gap as preferred PM
The latest Newspoll has Peter Dutton closing the gap on Anthony Albanese as preferred Prime Minister despite Labor narrowly extending its lead.
Giuffre speaks out after hospital deathbed selfie
Virginia Giuffre has spoken out about her declining health for the first time since claiming she was on her deathbed, as her brother makes a shock claim about the incident.
Full List: Shock safety scores of aged care homes revealed
Aged care residents have revealed how safe they feel in their facility, with people in more than 200 Australian homes claiming they ‘never feel safe’. See where and how yours rates.
New twist in Lawyer X saga
Nicola Gobbo – aka Lawyer X – is being sued by a man over his wrongful murder conviction, as newly freed Tony Mokbel plans to follow suit.
‘Tear him up’: Insider on Musk’s secret plan
A former friend of billionaire Elon Musk says the Tesla chief has a chilling plan that America should be very, very afraid of.
‘The world as we knew it has gone’
UK’s prime minister has delivered a grim warning to the world as he revealed his plan to deal with Donald Trump.
Horror as planes dramatically fall from sky
Panic has set in after a string of planes fell from the sky in America recently, with attention now turning to what’s really going on.
‘Thorough inquiry’: Wong’s Gaza call
Australia has joined international calls for an independent inquiry into the killings of 15 Palestinian emergency workers in Gaza after Israeli forces opened fire on their convoy.
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