Angelique Opie

The modest home sparked a bidding war no one saw coming.

The size of a first property — and indeed the chance of even getting one — are shrinking.

‘I think I stopped breathing and held my breath for a moment just trying to process it.’

Sydney man killed in devastating house fire in Blacktown: Neighbours mourn war veteran

The 91-year-old sat down with 7NEWS, saying ‘you can’t use today’s ways and expect things to improve’.

‘It’s 1.6 ha of land, it has a 300m frontage to the harbour - it’s exceptional.’

The man was allegedly in possession of a multi tool with a knife and capsicum spray.

A new mum has spoken of the hidden battle she, and many other mothers, face during pregnancy.

‘They’ll be going right up against McDonald’s and Hungry Jack’s’.