‘Grab for votes’: Huge windfalls pledged for Sydney religious groups
It might have answered the prayers of religious groups across western Sydney but huge funding pledges have raised eyebrows for other voters who want better infrastructure.
Parramatta
No deal: Councillor loses case over $1.15m Eels partnership
A western Sydney councillor who took her council to a civil court over its refusal to release information about its $1.15m deal with the Eels has lost the case but plans to appeal the decision.
1st Colts Rd 3 talking points: Big bash, club’s ‘heartbreak’, stars return
This 1st Colts team is urgent to end a run of “heartbreak” and another is bracing for an old fashioned big bash. Sydney Rugby 1st Colts Rd 3 talking points.
Meet the Parramatta candidates vying for your vote
A Bollywood movie producer and solicitor are among the hopefuls to secure votes for the marginal seat of Parramatta, considered one of the key electorates in the May 3 showdown.
Auburn doctor accused of raping, sexually touching male patients
A Western Sydney doctor has been accused of raping a man and sexually touching another over the course of one year while the pair were under his care as patients.
Sydney’s first gaming festival hits Parramatta
This weekend’s ALT: Games Festival promises to bring together all elements of the gaming world, from international and homegrown developers to local gamers. This story is part of a CONTENT PARTNERSHIP with Powerhouse.
Alleged meth syndicate ‘courier’ had ‘no idea’ about drugs: Court
A Hunter man who was allegedly recruited as a runner for a major drug syndicate that imported 99kg of meth into a western Sydney warehouse has made a bid for freedom.
Three try guns, blowouts! Stars, standouts, scorers in 1st Colts Rd 1 rugby
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.
‘Hardship’: Car dealership arsonist’s plea to reduce sentence
A hammer-wielding pensioner who blamed staff at a car dealership for leading him to set a showroom on fire in Sydney’s west has made a bid to appeal his sentence. Read the latest.
Shock as RBA forced into May interest rate move
Regardless who wins the federal election on May 3, the decision on how interest rates will move just weeks later has already been made – and there’s nothing the Reserve Bank can do about it.
Laser Clinics boss loses $2m in dud deal
Laser Clinics Australia co-founder Babak Moini just took a massive hit in a deal that went wrong.
Australia’s shock new 40 best suburbs revealed
If you live in one of these 40 Australian suburbs, the chances are you’ll be laughing all the way to the bank. The newest list will shock you.
Amazon boss Bezos signs new mega deal
Billionaire and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos just made history with his latest business deal.
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
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
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Parramatta weather
As autumn sets in what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing at Parramatta Local Court, Tuesday, April 15
Here is a list of matters listed at Parramatta Local Court on Tuesday.
Sydney homeowners stung by hidden insurance costs
An industry blacklist has revealed homeowners in some Sydney suburbs are being hit with extra costs in a move likened to ‘a postcode lottery on steroids’.
‘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.
Poll: 1st Colts comp offering rising rugby talent a second chance
It’s a comp helping launch young talent and identifying others who may have slipped under the radar and Waratah selectors will be monitoring every game of Colts in 2025 for future stars
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
Man filed $1.3m worth of fake forms to secure luxury car loans
A Blue Mountains man admitted lodging $1.3m worth of fraudulent applications to businesses including luxury car dealership Mercedes Benz.
Sixes and sevens: The 24 halves on the cusp of Junior Reps glory
Some already have NRL and NRLW contracts, while others are keen to show they can stand up under pressure and deliver on the big stage. Meet the 24 halves still in the hunt for SG Ball and Tarsha Gale Cup glory.
NRRRL photo gallery: NRL star returns home, underdogs rejoice
An ex-NRL star returned to his junior club while the competition’s underdogs continued their dream start to the season in the NRRRL. Check out some of the best photos from round two.
‘Our blokes actually enjoy it’: Erina’s physicality warning
After yet another game followed a familiar pattern, Erina has sent a warning to the competition early in the season.
Group 2 season preview: South Grafton to unleash local juniors
After a frustrating 2024, South Grafton is preparing to unleash its talented crop of local juniors into first grade this season. Group 2 season preview.
Fled to her death: Sydney woman killed in ‘domestic violence’ horror
A digital marketing executive has died from catastrophic injuries she suffered from running through a glass door to escape alleged domestic violence.
Seven per cent of 143,000 western Sydney businesses to close
Businesses in Western Sydney are the most likely to close down than anywhere else in the country, according to new data, as they struggle to stay afloat amid rising rents and energy prices.
Revealed: Shock urgent care clinic review for PM
Anthony Albanese is pushing ahead with more urgent care clinics to win the election. But a review has found there’s no proof they cut hospital wait times. SEE THE VIDEO, VOTE IN OUR POLL
Bombshell claim over key suspect in Rachelle’s cold case
Details have emerged about the behaviour of the prime suspect in the murder of Rachelle Childs on the day she went missing. Listen to the podcast.
‘Thought He Was Going to Deck Me’: Bulldog’s wildest NRL blow-ups
From Trent Barrett and Robbie Farah to Arthur Beetson and Bob Fulton, DEAN RITCHIE had stinks with rugby league’s biggest and most famous people. Bulldog reveals the wildest sprays he’s copped.
Revealed: Australia’s best work perks
From dog parks in the office to sporting and cultural leave, take a look at the best employee benefits offered by some of Australia’s biggest companies.
‘I mean it’: Aussie star threatens to quit acting
Oscar winning Australian actress Cate Blanchett has revealed that she is “serious” about retiring from acting and shares her gripes about the profession in a new interview.
IVF embryo mix-up: Know your rights
A renowned Australian fertility clinic mistakenly impregnated a woman with another couple’s embryo. What does that mean for the parents? Here’s what we know.
Hackers force delay in trial of US man linked to Wieambilla murders
The trial of an American man linked to the Wieambilla murders has been delayed by months after his lawyer’s computer system was infiltrated by hackers.
World
Euro nation bans gay people from gathering
A European Union nation has taken the unprecedented step of banning gay people from gathering to protest with the excuse it “protects children”.
‘IT’S UNLAWFUL’: Barack Obama slams Trump in furious outburst
Barack Obama has laid into Donald Trump just hours before Joe Biden gives his first major post-presidential speech which is also set to focus on his successor.
‘Hard’: US, UK work through trade deal
JD Vance is hopeful the US will reach a “great” trade agreement with one of its trading partners, noting the President “really loves” the nation.
‘Homegrowns next’: Chilling new warning
Donald Trump has foreshadowed a potentially huge escalation in his deportation plans, sure to end in a heated legal fight.
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