WHEN Sydney youth hip-hop pioneer Vyvienne Abla takes the stage at parliament house in France it won’t be to bust a rhyme.

Graeme Webb was clinically dead for more than 40 minutes. A year on, the Hammondville man who has been dubbed the Miracle Man, relives his story and talks about how life has changed.

Find out where to vote on election day in the seats of Banks, Barton, Watson and Blaxland. There are also a couple of election day stalls, where you can buy a snag or two

IS this the ultimate meatlover challenge? A giant 1kg porterhouse tomahawk steak served on the bone — it’s the kind of meal that would make a vegan weep.

NOT only is Millie Moss a keen Aussie rules player, but at eight years of age she’s got design flair beyond her years.

POLICE have failed to stop any daring drivers taking their chances on Sydney’s best illegal rat run, cutting a 7km commute to the city to just 330m.

A 14-year-old boy is in hospital after being hit by a taxi at Greenacre on Monday.

A 92-year-old war widow who devotes her days to serving others has received a generous gift from local business owners who arranged to have her house repainted and she gave them a hand.

A NEW primary school will be built in North Kellyville in the next four years, state Budget papers reveal.

TWO towers up to 20 storeys tall could be built in Castle Hill, next to the heritage listed Garthowen House.

NSW police began an investigation after reports emerged of an alleged axe attack and kidnapping in Hornsby last week.

The “extreme” need for a footpath on Manor Rd in Hornsby was finally heard by the council who will fast track a decision by 20 years.

We posed some big questions to the Liberal and Labor contenders for Bennelong, John Alexander and Lyndal Howison, ahead of the Federal Election.

AT THE site of their last clean sheet more than 593 days and 36 A-League matches ago, the Mariners have kept Perth Glory scoreless to record a 2-0 win at Central Coast Stadium last night.

IT WAS a case of déjà vu for the Central Coast across the ditch on Saturday, as Wellington ran riot against a young Mariners side to register a 3-0 win in Waikato.

TEAM captain Tim Schofield says the future is bright for Central Coast Surf Lifesaving after another strong showing at the NSW Interbranch Championships over the weekend.

A HARDWARE supply company worker on the northern beaches has been charged with defrauding his employer out of $1.8 million over four years.

PERHAPS the most pleasing thing about the differences between the older picture of Newport Beach and the one taken this week is how few there are.

WARRINGAH Greens candidate Clara Williams Roldan says as many as one-third of young voters will vote for the Greens because the major parties have ignored youth issues.

Matilda Finnegan is inviting locals for an afternoon tea which she hopes will help land her a place in a top beauty contest

The two turtles were rescued by locals and are now being cared for before being released. Long neck turtle Cara Mi-shell and terrapin Squirt were both discovered on beaches.

FOR three years, Barry Costa has been the co-ordinator of Brothers Penrith Junior Rugby Leagues Club’s Try Time program.

ISAIAH Lazaro is really two champions — one for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and one for the anti-bullying cause.

KING Davidson is a man on a mission — to act as a role model for kids doing it tough.

SOCCER and rugby league might dominate sport in the western suburbs but Quakers Hill’s Logan Owen’s skill is executed impressively in the gymnastics arena.

MARBAM Wichmann has earned selection in the NSW under-12 rugby league team for a mini Origin-style clash against Queensland.

At just 16, Thomas has made cricketing history.

It began as an informal exercise to maintain their skills and keep fit during the off-season, but evolved to become a competitive pursuit for young Zack Pound.

Greenacre resident William Fine Paiaaua Kei, 16, scored the winning try for the Under-16s NSW side in the curtain-raiser for the first grade match.

“I don’t know how I kept going I just know why I did.” - Omer Mustafa fasted for 12 hours a day during Ramadan but the 15-year-old boxer from Liverpool still got up and trained twice a day.

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