Servo employee traps offender in attempted armed holdup
A knife-wielding man tried to rob a service station in Sydney’s west but an employee managed to trap him before police arrived and arrested the offender.
Parramatta
‘Never seen it this bad’: Mobile phone drive amid DV shelter crisis
A Sydney council will donate a bunch of decommissioned mobile phones to help domestic violence victims avoid their perpetrators amid a growing crisis in shelters, which have become “bottlenecks”.
Gel blaster-wielding train offender admits threats to passengers
A young man has admitted to threatening two train passengers with a firearm in the middle of the afternoon, along with a raft of other offences.
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
Trick rich are using to get $200m+ mansions
Australia now has an array of homes worth up to $250m due to a clever move by the likes of James Packer, Malcolm Turnbull, Russell Crowe and others.
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.
Drunk driving, hidden cameras: Real estate agents behaving badly
They’re the people you least want to see when renovating and most want to see when wanting to buy or sell – but it’s always a surprise to see them in court. These are the latest badly behaved realtors on the wrong side of the law.
Top shot! Passion, pride and pain in 1st Colts rugby photo special
There’s smiles, grimaces, joy, pain and passion captured in these photos from an assortment of early season 1st Colts rugby matches. Picture special and big match-ups to watch for.
Crazy resemblance between this rugby hopeful and rugby star
He hails from one of the least likely places to produce a rugby talent and only playing because of a mixup. But this Sydney 1st Colts and Tane Edmed lookalike has big goals in the game
Why we’re leaving Melbourne’s top ‘supercharged’ suburb
Melissa has lived in Melbourne’s west since she was nine-years old, and isn’t surprised to hear a price rise is on its way — but here’s why she’s decided to leave.
How Labor’s housing plan will impact you
We’ve heard the promises. But the pressure is now on for a second-term elected Labor government to deliver the housing policies that were central to its win.
First homebuyer grant ‘trap’ for Gen Z
A Gen Z landlord warns the lucrative first homebuyer grant could be irrelevant for many young people seeing them ‘fall into a trap’ unless tweaked.
Aussie reno boom towns: suburbs where DIY is spiking
More Aussies are opting to forgo moving home and choosing to fix it up themselves instead, according to a new report. See which suburbs are spending big.
Need to Know
Cumberland City Council local news
Welcome to the Cumberland City Council live blog where you can find all the latest information and goings-on.
Check out the latest on Parramatta roads
The daily commute is better with a little planning. Here’s some roads it might be best to avoid today
Everybody appearing at Parramatta District Court, Tuesday, May 6
Here is a list of matters listed at Parramatta District Court on Tuesday.
Everybody appearing at Parramatta Local Court, Tuesday, May 6
Here is a list of matters listed at Parramatta Local Court on Tuesday.
NCAT Consumer and Commercial Hearings at Parramatta
Here is a list of NCAT Consumer and Commercial Hearings at Parramatta
‘Are we the Jetsons?’: Council’s bid to fast-track driverless vehicles
A bid to future proof a Sydney community with driverless cars could solve traffic gridlock but bemused critics questioned “the Jetsons” idea when their council found it “almost impossible” to widen bridges.
Brethren sect goes public with plans for $109m mega church
A secret brethren church which made headlines this week for backing Liberal candidates on the pre-election campaign trail have released plans to build a $109m mega church catering for up to 3500 people at a riverfront Sydney site.
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
Beautician caught with cocaine, cash hidden in bra at Bondi Beach
A beautician was caught by undercover cops with a stash of cocaine and cash after a planned dial-a-dealer transaction went haywire at Bondi Beach. Here’s what happened.
How Parramatta’s female pathways juggernaut is taking flight
Parramatta shocked the system with a pair of female pathways upsets to advance to the grand finals, but it should come as no surprise. Here’s why this is just the beginning of something special.
Watch replay: Dellow led Endeavour dominates Peter Mulholland Cup opener
Endeavour started its 2025 Peter Mulholland Cup campaign off in dominating fashion on Tuesday, largely thanks to young star Thomas Dellow. Watch the REPLAY here.
Watch now: Hills Sports v Central Coast Sports, Peter Mulholland Cup
Hills Sports High School is hoping to lay the foundations of its legacy under a new coach in an opening round Peter Mulholland Cup clash against Central Coast. Watch the match LIVE.
NRRRL: Decade-long hoodoo broken with stunning upset
The unpredictable start to the NRRRL season has continued as Casino snapped a decade-long hoodoo with a stunning win.
Replay: NRL future star’s ‘scary’ schoolboys performance
One of Australia’s best young schoolboys has put in a starring performance for All Saints Maitland in the opening round of the Peter Mulholland Cup. Watch the full REPLAY here.
Roosters star granted permission to leave club
A Sydney Roosters star could have played his last game for the club after being granted permission to talk with rivals immediately.
Aussie booze giant collapses owing over $13m
The Australian arm of an international spirit company that backed well-known Victorian and NSW’s booze brands has collapsed owing over $13m, with an urgent sale now underway.
Search suspended for swimmer reported missing
A multi-agency search for a female swimmer reported to have failed to resurface at a northern NSW beach has been suspended, with no official missing person report lodged and no unattended vehicles or items located nearby.
Stars flash flesh at Met Gala; Rihanna reveals baby news
The world’s biggest stars are rocking the Met Gala 2025 red carpet, as singer Rihanna wowed fans with a pregnancy reveal. FOLLOW UPDATES, VOTE IN OUR POLL
‘Missing link’: Fresh CCTV released in botched Sydney gang hit
Police have released fresh CCTV footage as part of new push for public assistance to identify the “missing link” involved in a drive-by shooting and car fire in Sydney’s west last year.
Kidman debuts shock new look as Aussie stars hit Met Gala
The Met Gala had no shortage of Aussie flair, with Nicole Kidman stealing the show on fashion’s biggest night as she revealed a drastic new style change. See the photos.
Aussie producer blasts Trump’s film tariff threat
An Australian producer has issued a blunt warning to US President Donald Trump over his latest tariff threat, warning it could spell disaster for Hollywood.
‘Fundamentally damaged’: Moment Aussies turned on Dutton
There was one reason why the voting public began to see the Coalition leader as a “risk” — and it sparked a downward spiral in the polls.
‘Stolen our trust’: NDIS staffer leaks 43,000 names to friends
The mother-of-two passed the details of tens of thousands of participants to friends so they had the “inside running” on who needed services to chase new clients.
World
Australia hits back at new Trump tariff
Australia’s top diplomat has pushed back at Donald Trump’s latest tariffs targeting a key Australian industry.
‘Nuts, absurd, dumb’: Trump plan mocked
Donald Trump’s idea to reopen the world’s most famous jail has been labelled “not serious” with a $400m price tag to do just the bare minimum.
‘No regrets’: Missing mum found after 60 yrs
A mum who vanished for six decades after accusing her husband of abuse has reappeared “alive and well: and “happy,” police have said.
White House shares AI pic of buff Trump
The White House has shared an AI photo of a buff-looking Donald Trump, a day after the President sparked controversy over his AI Pope photo.
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