Good morning
There are delays on the M5 at Kingsgrove this morning following a truck crash.
It will be sunny with a high of 26C in the city and Parramatta today, with the UV index in the extreme range. The weekend looks similarly perfect with temperatures in the mid-20s. There may be late storms on Sunday.
Long road to hoe
Richard Capuano in the St Peters home acquired for WestConnex. Photo: Kate Geraghty
Having a not-so-perfect day is Richard Capuano, a former resident of St Peters whose old home is about to be bulldozed for the WestConnex motorway. Mr Capuano is still fighting for what he regards as fair compensation for his house. The latest letter from the Roads and Maritime Services wasn't good news. Read Sean Nicholls' report here.
West, south, or south-west?
Is Bankstown in the western suburbs, southern suburbs or south-west? Or all of the above? Nowadays it's south, after the Canterbury-Bankstown Council quit the Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils. Jacob Saulwick reports here.
Balmain boys still don't cry
Injury setback: Robbie Farah. Photo: Supplied
Former Wests Tigers captain Robbie Farah - now with the Rabbitohs - has suffered a serious biceps injury at training but won't have surgery ... so he can play against the Tigers in round one. Adam Pengilly has the details here.
ICYMI
Christmas should be a time of fun not stress. Photo: Sarah Keayes
A champagne Christmas on a beer budget starts with a plan. Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon from our Money team explains the rest here.
Something for everyone
Willoughby Symphony will get you in the spirit at The Concourse, Chatswood.
If you're not ready to face the shopping malls (or their carparks) just yet, here are 10 better things to do from our entertainment team.
Have a good weekend
Francis Park, Blacktown.
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