Kallista Mutten denies killing daughter Charlise behind chicken shed
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Kallista Mutten denies killing daughter Charlise behind chicken shed

Charlise Mutten’s mother has denied shooting her nine-year-old daughter dead behind a chicken shed in the Blue Mountains or that messages from a “higher power” had told her to kill her daughter.

  • bySarah McPhee

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Charlise’s mother had planned on ‘doing a runner’ with girl,accused killer told police

Charlise’s mother had planned on ‘doing a runner’ with girl,accused killer told police

While Charlise Mutten was missing,her alleged murderer Justin Stein told police his partner had talked about taking off with her daughter,a jury has heard.

  • bySarah McPhee
‘That kid really does mean the world to me’:The tearful claims of Charlise’s alleged killer
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‘That kid really does mean the world to me’:The tearful claims of Charlise’s alleged killer

Justin Stein broke down in a police interview after his fiancee’s nine-year-old daughter Charlise Mutten was reported missing,denying any involvement.

  • bySarah McPhee
Charlise Mutten asked if her alleged killer would make a good dad,jury told

Charlise Mutten asked if her alleged killer would make a good dad,jury told

The nine-year-old girl was excited to visit her mother,Kallista Mutten,and her mother’s fiance,Justin Stein,before her alleged murder,her grandfather has said.

  • bySarah McPhee
Man freed after spending Saturday night wedged in cave

Man freed after spending Saturday night wedged in cave

The man became stuck when a group of cavers were exploring the Jenolan Caves. He was rescued by a specialist team after 10 hours trapped underground.

  • byChristopher Harris
The must-do highlights of the Blue Mountains in three days

The must-do highlights of the Blue Mountains in three days

From iconic sights and trails,to new experiences that tap into current trends or ancient connection to Country,this three-day itinerary showcases the natural and cultural gems of the Blue Mountains.

  • byJulie Miller
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A singer withdrew $700 in Katoomba’s main street. Next,her body washed up in a local dam

A singer withdrew $700 in Katoomba’s main street. Next,her body washed up in a local dam

A three-kilometre journey holds the key to the 2018 death of Cecilia Devine in the Blue Mountains. The case has left police mystified.

  • byCarrie Fellner
Authorities inspect dams after 3.6 magnitude earthquake in Sydney’s west

Authorities inspect dams after 3.6 magnitude earthquake in Sydney’s west

Authorities were assessing critical dams in the area,including Warragamba.

  • byMegan Gorrey
Earthquake felt across western Sydney and the Blue Mountains

Earthquake felt across western Sydney and the Blue Mountains

Sydney’s western suburbs and the Blue Mountains were hit by a magnitude 3.6 earthquake on Friday night.

  • byBillie Eder
Western Sydney hit by storms after bushwalkers struck by lightning

Western Sydney hit by storms after bushwalkers struck by lightning

Severe thunderstorms swept through the Blue Mountains and Western Sydney on Thursday,a day after lightning struck four people on the Three Sisters track.

  • bySarah McPhee andJessica McSweeney
Toddler reunited with family after being found alone in Blue Mountains
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Toddler reunited with family after being found alone in Blue Mountains

The boy told police he was “was staying with his nana but doesn’t know where she lives”.

  • byAngus Thomson