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A total of 31 penalty infringement notices (PIN) were issued by police following a church gathering of approximately 60 people in Blacktown yesterday (Sunday). Blacktown Police attended Christ Embassy Sydney Church in Fourth Avenue just before 7.30pm, following reports to Crime Stoppers of a gathering in breach of Public Health Orders. They found 60 adults […]

A man has been charged over the alleged intimidation of a senior government official in Baulkham Hills yesterday (Friday). The Member of Parliament (MP) who remains unnamed, was walking along Old Northern Road, Baulkham Hills, when he was approached by a man, not known to him at about 3pm, The man questioned the MP, recording […]

Westpoint Shopping Centre has been quietly spreading positivity and happiness throughout the district. Hampers packed with goodies the whole family can enjoy have been popping up on doorsteps throughout Blacktown, much to the surprise and delight of lucky householders. It’s all part of giving #alittlethanks to the community. “We hope this brightens up their day,” […]

A man faced court yesterday (Sunday) charged with firearms offences after police were alerted to suspicious activity at a Riverstone property on Saturday. Officers from Riverstone Police Area Command were called to a home on Brisbane Street. After searching a 39-year-old Matraville man’s backpack, police located and seized a Glock handgun, house breaking implements and […]

The Drug and Firearms Squad detectives charged seven people after $40 million of illicit drugs were seized across multiple districts, including storage sheds in Prospect. Strike Force Vindin uncovered the massive haul, including a large-scale clandestine lab near Bathurst, while investigating a criminal syndicate involved in the supply and manufacture of prohibited drugs across NSW. […]

Artisan bread making, composting, small space gardening, kids cooking lessons, natural skincare, jam making and more are online “lockdown” classes being offered by The Hills Shire Council. Residents can register now, with the first class to take place on Monday, August 16. The classes are part of the Keep Connected campaign, launched today by Mayor, […]

“It’s a bit of a light at the end of the tunnel,” is how a Ponds High School student described getting the first COVID-19 vaccination at the Qudos Bank Arena vaccination centre yesterday (Monday). Owen Hainsworth from The Ponds High, was one of the first students through the doors and said he was hugely grateful […]

Police are treating as suspicious a house fire in Martley Way, Cranebrook, on Friday (6 August). The unoccupied house was completely destroyed after fire broke out at about 9pm. Officers from Nepean Police Area Command and Fire & Rescue NSW attended the scene. Neighbouring residents were evacuated and nobody was injured. During a search of […]

Mount Druitt Police thank the community for their assistance in locating a teenage boy reported missing in Bidwill on Saturday (7 August). The 17-year-old boy was last seen at a home in Luxford Road about 7.45am. Following inquiries and a public appeal, the boy, who has a serious medical condition, was located safe and well […]

An infant boy fell two-and-a-half metres from a window at a home in Baulkham Hills onto concrete and sustained a serious head injury. He was knocked unconscious from the impact. The Mounties Care CareFlight Helicopter arrived at Gooden Reserve, Baulkham Hills, at about 10.30am yesterday (Sunday). NSW Ambulance paramedics provided initial treatment to the patient, […]

Strike Force police searches of homes in North Richmond, Wilberforce, Seven Hills, Shalvey, Werrington County and Beecroft, resulted in seven people being charged with a variety of offences last week. Police seized a replica Glock pistol, poker machine, steroids, cannibas, more than $5000 cash and luxury goods valued at $60,000 last week, as part of […]

A local church leader has been charged over the alleged concealment of child sex offences. In 2019, an investigation commenced by officers attached to The Hills Police Area Command into reports a 57-year-old man had knowingly concealed information relating to child sexual offences. Following extensive investigations, detectives requested the Office of the Director of Public […]