There will be temporary changed traffic conditions on sections of the Great Western Highway between Hewitt Street and Bennett Road at Colyton next month Transport for NSW says the changes are necessary for road maintenance work which will improve safety for road users by creating a smoother road surface The work will take place over up to four-night shifts between Thursday “Our working hours will be from 7pm to 5am No work will occur on Friday or Saturday nights,” a spokesperson said “There will be some temporary traffic changes while our work takes place including road closures lane closures and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h.” The following closures and detours will be in place: • Melbourne Street will be closed between Great Western Highway and Adelaide Street during our night work hours and access will only be allowed for local residents • Road users wishing to access Great Western Highway from Adelaide Street Canberra Street or Brisbane Street will need to use the detours via Sydney Street There will also be no right turn permitted for traffic wishing to travel westbound on Great Western Highway from Woodland Avenue The Great Western Highway will remain open at all times Pedestrian access between Melbourne Street and Great Western Highway will not be affected Residents and businesses will still have access to their properties This post has been published by the team in our newsroom This is probably not the page you’re looking for Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious crash at Colyton last month emergency services were called to Carlisle Avenue following reports of a head on crash between two vehicles NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the 17-year-old female driver of a black Suzuki Swift at the scene She was taken to Westmead Hospital in a serious condition and has since been released from hospital The 51-year-old male driver of a white Toyota Corolla was also taken to the same hospital as the other driver A passenger in the Toyota – a 13-year-old girl – was conveyed to Westmead Childrens Hospital Both occupants of the Toyota remain hospitalised and are in a serious but stable condition Officers from Nepean Police Area Command established a crime scene that was later examined by the Crash Investigation Unit investigators are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the crash – or has any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Colyton is set to receive a retail boost after Penrith City Council approved a Development Application (DA) for a mixed-use construction in the area The new development is situated at 30 Day Street in Colyton and will see both retail spaces and a child care centre realised “The development seeks Council consent to a two storey building that provides nine separate tenancies at the ground level and a child care centre (90 children) at the first floor level,” the Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) attached to the DA said A two level basement car park will also be built to cater for the new development The existing single story building on the premises will be demolished to pave way for the new construction The proposed child care centre will cater for children under five years of age “[The child care centre] also includes a foyer “Outdoor areas and spaces include… outdoor learning spaces An acoustic report was conducted to assess the impact of the implementation of a child care centre in the community which noted that children are limited to four hours of outside play “Since the time in which children are involved in outdoor play can be limited the potential impact associated with these noise emissions reduces,” the Acoustic Report attached to the DA said The child care centre is planned to operate Monday to Friday between 7am and 6pm with no staff or deliveries to arrive before 6.45am each day The proposed basement car park will provide over 70 car parking spaces to be shared between the nine retail premises and the child care centre “That vehicles entry then provides access to two basement levels of car parking that provides a total of 72 car parking spaces in the basement levels,” the SEE said “This includes a total of five accessible car parking spaces “The parking spaces are to be allocated to each land uses as follows: Retail – 41 [and] Child Care Centre – 31.” The development is overall considered to be a positive addition to the Colyton community “The proposal is considered to have only positive impacts on the local economy and viability of the neighbourhood centre through the creation of additional on-site customers that will also improve safety of the centre through passive surveillance,” the SEE said “The development will also create new local employment opportunities during the construction stage of the development.” Council has now given the project the green light Emily Chate joined The Western Weekender in 2024 and covers local news - primarily courts and politics A graduate of the University of Wollongong Emily has contributed to The Daily Telegraph and worked as a freelance journalist East Ward is currently represented by five Councillors It takes in some of Penrith’s newer suburbs as well as older areas like Colyton and major population hubs like St Clair and St Marys With the Liberal Party nomination fiasco leaving East Ward void of candidates outside of Labor locals do not have to vote in the September 14 election There is no Independent ticket running in East Ward and no candidates from other parties like the Greens The NSW Electoral Commission has confirmed that as East Ward is uncontested That means no polling places will be set up for East Ward residents on September 14 Labor is the only ticket running in East Ward meaning all five candidates on the ticket will be elected to Council Todd Carney is leading Labor’s ticket in East Ward Edwin Mifsud and Libby Austin will be declared Councillors following the formal election processes East Ward will lose significant experience after the September 14 poll Former Mayor Tricia Hitchen confirmed her retirement from local government some months ago and recently took up a position on the Board of Panthers Independent Councillor Marlene Shipley was to run for the Liberal Party but the nomination farce sees her unable to run The nomination debacle has also cost Bernard Bratusa his spot on the nomination form East Ward is a particularly important part of Council given it takes in a range of suburbs impacted by the new Metro which will ferry passengers to the new airport at Badgerys Creek I have had the great honour of serving the people of Penrith since 2016 as an East Ward Councillor and the past 12 months as Mayor I have tried to ensure the direction of council is of benefit to the Penrith community Our team is committed to working collaboratively with all those who will be elected on the 14th to ensure that all voices are represented and can continue advocating for their communities There are a lot of challenges the council will face but I know my team is ready to meet these challenges head on Garion worked as a forklift operator while completing his Bachelor of Communications at Western Sydney University he ran as Labor’s candidate for Badgerys Creek in the NSW State Election Garion is looking forward to representing the community of East Ward and the wider Penrith region He understands the challenges and looks forward to serving the city he grew up in and is looking at starting his own family with his fiancé Calling Penrith home for the past 17 years Sarbjeet has worked as a management accountant for a local western Sydney firm Sarbjeet is raising her children in Penrith mentored many business and accounting students as well as tutoring Punjabi youth in language and religion Edwin (Eddie) started his apprenticeship as a Telephone Technician After 36 years of service with Telstra he ventured out starting up his own Communication Company specialising in Telephone System Installation Eddie and his wife have raised their three children in the St Clair area and they are the proud grandparents of four grandchildren Growing up in St Clair and attending school at Banks Public School and Emmaus Catholic College Libby is now pursuing a double Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Communications at the University of Western Sydney She has gained experience working in local businesses such as Cassandra’s on the Park in St Marys and Pizza Rocco in St Clair Troy Dodds is the Weekender's Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist working with some of Australia's leading media organisations he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards The strip of shops on the corner of Day Street and Carpenter Street in Colyton could be set for a major makeover if plans costing over $8.5 million are given the green light A Development Application (DA) for 30 Day Street seeks to demolish the existing structures that sit on the 1,943 square metre site a two-storey building will then be constructed that will have nine separate tenancies on the ground floor and a childcare centre for 90 children at the first-floor level Two levels of parking will be built in the basement of the structure to provide 72 car spaces and 12 bicycle spaces The Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) said the childcare which will operate from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday will include an outdoor play area bound by a 1.8-metre-high glass balustrade with aluminium battens “Outdoor areas and spaces include a 633.5 square metre outdoor learning space The development will include toilets on ground level and proposes an awning over the entire length of the site frontage and bench seating along the footpath The DA will be on public exhibition from Monday State and Federal politics for the Weekender Knives and baseball bats have been seized by Police after a brawl left a man in hospital with serious head injuries Police say the brawl at Colyton late last night was extremely violent “The injuries suffered to the primary victim is in one of the worst categories of assault I’ve seen in a long time,” said Detective Inspector Steve Peroni from Nepean Police Area Command emergency services were called to Carpenter Street where they found a 20-year-old man with serious head injuries He was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Westmead Hospital The man’s three friends were also assaulted and are receiving hospital treatment “The nature of the head injuries and injuries received by the other victims indicates the use of either edged weapons or blunt forced weapons Police have been told the injured men were confronted by a group while walking along Carpenter Street Officers are now searching for the men involved They were spotted bagging evidence on Sunday including knives and baseball bats Peroni said Police were investigating “multiple lines of enquiry” Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Nepean Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 It was the first time a serving Cambridge Vice-Chancellor had travelled to the region in an official capacity to engage with local schools and alumni The South West of England has one of the country’s lowest levels of student progression into higher education One of the key objectives of the visit was to engage with pupils and teachers in an area that is conspicuously under-represented in applications and admissions to Cambridge where Professor Prentice talked to school leaders about the barriers encountered by students from the region wishing to attend university Joining her were representatives from Downing College which has a particular connection to the area Head of Widening Participation and Collaborative Outreach The University of Cambridge and Downing College have partnered with the University of Bristol and the Sutton Trust to support the Colyton Foundation Your Future Story – a programme that aims to support high attaining students from under-resourced backgrounds in the South West to pursue higher education opportunities the Vice-Chancellor attended a reception in Bristol which was attended by nearly 50 Cambridge alumni The following day the Vice-Chancellor travelled to North Somerset for a visit to Priory Community School Mike Nicholson led a school assembly for year 11 students Access and Recruitment Officer of Trinity Hall led assemblies for 1,500 students in Years 7 through to 10 The Vice-Chancellor and colleagues were interviewed by members of a student news team named after the journalist Jill Dando The visitors noted that among the school’s notable alumni was Stephen Jenkins Professor of Physical and Computational Surface Chemistry at Cambridge a further and higher education College in Weston-super-Mare that provides education and vocational training to students from the age of 14 through to adulthood There the group met Sixth Form students to hear about their aspirations The final leg of the journey took the Cambridge delegation to St Bede’s Catholic and Sixth Form College in Bristol through which the University of Cambridge and Colleges work together with schools FE establishments across the country to encourage applications from talented students the Vice-Chancellor said: “Travelling to the South West allowed me to learn more about the region and to understand some of the barriers to aspiration and attainment that prevent bright students from pursuing higher education Their teachers’ commitment to supporting their educational journey is outstanding I hope that the outreach partnerships between the University the Colleges and local schools will help us attract talented students to Cambridge and will more generally encourage them to consider going to university.” This visit to the South West followed the Vice-Chancellor’s trip to Rochdale Manchester and Liverpool a year ago and her visit to Peterborough in the autumn of 2024 I wish to 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Please read our email privacy notice for details A man has been arrested at Colyton over a fatal crash in the Wollongong area last month emergency services were called to Lawrence Hargrave Drive following reports a Hino truck and a BMW SUV had been involved in a collision Two male passengers in the truck were ejected A 43-year-old man died at the scene while a 40-year-old man was treated by paramedics before being airlifted to Liverpool Hospital where he remains after undergoing surgery was also treated and airlifted to Westmead Hospital where he underwent surgery before being released a 40-year-old woman was freed by Fire and Rescue and airlifted to St George Hospital where she remains Officers attached to Wollongong Police District established a crime scene which was forensically examined by specialist officers from the Crash Investigation Unit Following mechanical examination of the truck crash investigators attended a Colyton home yesterday and arrested the 39-year-old man involved in the crash He was taken to Penrith Police Station and charged with ‘dangerous driving occasioning death – drive manner dangerous’ two counts of ‘dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm – drive manner dangerous’ ‘negligent driving – occasioning death’ and ‘negligent driving – occasioning grievous bodily harm’ The man was granted conditional bail to appear at Wollongong Local Court on Tuesday The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n \n \n \n '.concat(e,' Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response The file could not be found for a number of reasons such as the file being moved or deleted. 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Click here to get back to where you came from A man has died following a crash at Colyton last night emergency services were called to Desborough Road following reports of a two-vehicle crash between a Mazda 6 and a Toyota Kluger Police have been told the two vehicles collided before the Mazda continued and crashed into a nearby fence The driver of the Mazda – a 35-year-old man – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and he was taken to Nepean Hospital for mandatory testing Officers attached to Nepean Police Area Command established a crime scene which will be forensically examined by specialist police A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner Tony Aoun was devastated to see his family home in Colyton had erupted in flames last week and is now doing everything he can to support his parents in getting back on their feet The home on Milton Street was purchased 34 years ago he recalls endless happy memories between the now crumbling walls It felt like we were grieving a loss,” he told the Weekender “I look at the house and I think of me and my sister running a muck up and down the hallway my brother hiding gold coins all over the house and us siblings searching for them – all those memories that I haven’t thought of for a very long time.” which housed his parents Mona and John Aoun and his two siblings went up in flames on the morning of Tuesday with Aoun’s father and brother out of the house his mum and sister were able to escape unharmed the house itself has been reduced to rubble Having moved out just two years ago with his wife Aoun recalls the moment he first heard what had happened you need to talk to your sister’,” he said The family have tackled both health issues and family trauma over the last 10 years with Aoun adding that the fire was “the last thing they ever needed” all kinds of emotions all at once came out of him – he’s crying I’ve seen her be very emotional with family tragedies and health issues but I’ve never seen her cry when there’s just nothing I can do.” Aoun notes that the support from the local community both immediately following the incident and in the days that have followed “The first person to the scene was a woman who messaged me on Facebook she was there comforting Mum first before anyone got there “People we’ve never met and our neighbours came out with Aoun and other relatives doing their best to put them up temporarily “I look at my parents and I think about my parents “We’re trying to sort things out right now To donate, visit bit.ly/3ZpJk7F Cassidy Pearce is a news and entertainment journalist with The Western Weekender A graduate of the University of Technology Sydney she has previously worked with Good Morning Macarthur and joined the Weekender in 2022 Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a girl missing from Sydney’s west was last seen leaving a home in Gilbert Street When she failed to return home and could not be contacted officers from Nepean Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries to locate her Family and police hold serious concerns for her welfare Natasha is described as being of Caucasian appearance She was last seen wearing black suit pants a black crop top and was carrying a black Adidas backpack Anyone who sees Natasha or has any information on her whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Christmas lights are a highlight of every holiday season but the big man behind a dazzling local display is retiring after 21 years Colyton resident George Asciak has slowly grown his decorations at 7 Arcadia Place into a community attraction that is visited yearly by hundreds of people Mr Asciak began dressing up as Santa and realised he could make a difference with his jolly demeanour “I started doing Santa Claus when my Mum and Dad were still alive and when my Mum went into a nursing home I would visit,” Mr Asciak said “I did it at home as well to go with the lights and then started getting donations for Westmead Hospital for three years and since 2017 I’ve been donating the funds to Nepean Hospital.” along with visiting sick kids and making appearances at other Christmas events for charities there is a large amount of work that goes into transforming the home so that it is merry and bright “It is a hard job so I can start as early as August or September,” he said “I spend about $1500 to $2000 a year as well to buy toys lollies and drinks to hand out to the kids that get photos with me.” Set to turn 70-years-old next month and having ongoing health problems Mr Asciak has had to make the hard decision to host his weeklong annual event for the final year “I was in a car accident which has taken a toll on me I have to have surgery on my shoulder because I have ripped the tendons so between that and my age it is becoming too much,” he said “I have loved donating my time and effort for the community and the hospitals The community is invited to visit Santa during the week leading up to Christmas “I will be there seven nights from the 18th of December between 8pm to midnight so I hope there is a good turn out to end on a high and I am so thankful for everyone’s generosity over the years,” he said “On the 22nd the EK Racing Fender Benders will have cars on display and on the 23rd the Unwanted Few will bring some great bikes for people to see.” Visit http://www.facebook.com/arcadiaplacesanta. A graduate of Western Sydney University, Emily covers Local, State and Federal politics for the Weekender, as well as crime and general news. Colyton is officially home to Australia’s best service station, with their Shell Service Station being awarded as a joint winner of the Australian Association of Convenience Stores Independent Store of the Year and overall Store of the Year awards. The store, which was previously a Coles Express, was taken over by Eddy and Ted Nader in June last year, transforming it from one of Australia’s worst, to undoubtedly the best. One of the things that sets their store apart from others in the area is their hot food, with the store offering fresh meal options for any time of day. “We just felt like there was a blank spot when it comes to fast food,” Ted Nader told the Weekender. “At one or two in the morning, there’s no good food options aside from McDonald’s or a pie at a servo. We wanted to give people the chance to be able to eat a fresh meal at whatever time they want, while getting coffee, fuel, whatever they need.” The store is also well-known for their low fuel prices, having started a fierce competition with surrounding service stations. “We found that there was no real competition in this area. Unless you’re an independent that didn’t have a brand associated with your store, no one would really sell fuel at a reasonable price out here,” Mr Nader said. “When we first opened, we wanted to change that, because, why not sell fuel at a reasonable price? Why should fuel be expensive?” Despite being open for less than a year, much of which was spent in lockdown, the store was able to take out the top trophy, putting them in the running for the International competition. “We were stoked when we got the Independent award – taking photos, enjoying the moment – and then all of a sudden, 10 minutes later, we were called up for the overall award, which is the biggest award within the industry,” Mr Nader said. “That one was a shock, I personally didn’t even know the award existed until it was announced, and we were up on stage accepting the bigger award, so it still hasn’t sunk in that we won it. It’s good to put Colyton on the map.” Cassidy Pearce is a news and entertainment journalist with The Western Weekender. A graduate of the University of Technology Sydney, she has previously worked with Good Morning Macarthur and joined the Weekender in 2022. Jed Coates died after being shot in the neck in Nevada Avenue at Colyton. (Facebook) Link copiedShareShare articleA man killed after a fight at a pub during last night's State of Origin game confronted his alleged attacker with a shovel moments before being shot dead, court documents show. New South Wales rugby supporter Jed Coates, 18, and Queensland fan Matthew Perry, 21, were watching the game at the Colyton hotel in Sydney's west when police say a fight broke out between the men, who were high school acquaintances. Court documents say Mr Coates and a friend he had been drinking with were ejected from the bar but later confronted Perry at his home, in nearby Nevada Avenue, just after 11pm (AEST). Police have alleged Perry was armed with a rifle while Coates had a shovel and had shouted "shoot me, shoot me". Perry allegedly shot him once in the neck and fled the scene. Coates was treated at the scene by paramedics but later died at Westmead Hospital. Police think the fight at the pub is what sparked the shooting but Detective Inspector Barry Vincent said it was unclear what the pair was fighting over. "We believe that an incident predicated what happened here in the street, so certainly anyone who may have been present, that was witness to an assault or incident at Colyton Hotel, if they could contact the police," he said. Perry was arrested at his home about 3am and charged with murder. He faced Mount Druitt local court via video link today and was refused bail. Coates had celebrated his 18th birthday with his twin brother Sam less than two weeks ago and the trip to watch the State of Origin was his first time legally drinking at the local pub. Sam posted a tribute on his Facebook saying: "RIP Jed, my brother, my twin, your [sic] a king in my eyes, love you bro." AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) An iconic green home in Sydney has just hit the market but in a markedly different hue to the original colour 4 Bennett Road, Colyton is a local landmark known for its bright green facade but has recently been repainted to a sober grey prior to being listed for sale The house has an impressive street presence and had been painted entirely green by the owner starting from the roof and down to the walls The local green landmark at 4 Bennett Road says the house was built in the late 1970s by two brothers with the older of the two undertaking the actual construction of the house It is solidly built with a dark brick interior a large kitchen and dining area plus extensive lounge space The yard is not too big but there are three massive balconies There is nothing like it in the area,” Soliman says The younger brother of the two brothers is selling the home under probate following the passing of his older brother last year Soliman was briefed by the younger brother and believes the older brother lived alone in the house and was the one who painted it green “The older brother that owned it actually lost his mental faculties and started seeing everything a bit strange,” Soliman says “They obviously can’t sell it in that condition so they have painted it a more palatable and conservative colour.” Locals have floated a number of theories on why the owners initially decided to paint the entire home green It has long been alleged the house was painted green following the death of the owner’s wife whose favourite colour was green and thus the entire house was painted that colour in her honour Another view is the owners went through a messy divorce where the husband didn’t want the wife to have the proceeds of the house sale so he painted it green to depreciate the value The house has been repainted to a sober grey Equally as creative is the rumour that the owner killed his family in a car accident when driving under the influence He then painted the home green which symbolises forgiveness and in a gesture to embarrass himself The house features a number of unique finishes including ornate floor-to ceiling tiles This story was originally published on the Daily Telegraph third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. 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Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time A Sydney teenager shot dead during a fight after the State of Origin allegedly screamed "shoot me shoot me" to a high school acquaintance who is accused of pulling the trigger had been at the Colyton Hotel watching the State of Origin game on Wednesday night just weeks after celebrating his 18th birthday when police said he became involved in a dispute with a 21-year-old Matthew Perry died from a single gunshot wound.Credit: Facebook is accused of later fatally shooting him in the neck Mr Coates was taken to Westmead Hospital but died just before midnight on Wednesday less than an hour after the shooting in Colyton Police facts tendered to Mount Druitt Local Court state the victim was kicked out of the Colyton Hotel earlier in the night and walked less than two kilometres to Nevada Avenue with the victim arming himself with a shovel and the accused with a rifle Mr Perry freely admits he was in a fight with the deceased but during a police interview he denied shooting him Neighbours reported hearing an argument and loud noises in the street just before Mr Coates was gunned down not far from his home One neighbour mistook the noise for fireworks let off by fans celebrating the Blues' Origin win Police and paramedics arrived a short time later to find Mr Coates suffering from a single gunshot wound to the upper body He was charged with one count of murder and was refused bail in court on Thursday afternoon Police said they had not recovered the gun allegedly used in the shooting and were searching a home in Colyton Mr Coates' friends comforted each other at the scene of the shooting on Thursday morning held back tears as he came to terms with the news with a big heart," he told Macquarie Radio "Rip Jed my brother my twin your a king in my eyes love you bro." Other friends paid tribute to Mr Coates on social media I love you brother I carnt [sic] even get my head around this," wrote one friend on Facebook im devastated we couldn't go out together and drink you were taken way to quick and young." Mr Perry will next appear before court on August 1 A Sydney teenager shot dead during a fight after the State of Origin allegedly screamed \\\"shoot me shoot me\\\" to a high school acquaintance who is accused of pulling the trigger One neighbour mistook the noise for fireworks let off by fans celebrating the Blues' Origin win Mr Coates' friends comforted each other at the scene of the shooting on Thursday morning with a big heart,\\\" he told Macquarie Radio \\\"Rip Jed my brother my twin your a king in my eyes love you bro.\\\" I love you brother I carnt [sic] even get my head around this,\\\" wrote one friend on Facebook im devastated we couldn't go out together and drink you were taken way to quick and young.\\\" A teenage girl has tragically died after being hit by a car at Colyton earlier today The accident happened on the Great Western Highway just after 2pm Officers attached to Nepean Police Area Command attended and treated the 14-year-old girl for head injuries The girl was taken to the Children’s Hospital at Westmead but despite efforts from paramedics “Police were told that a White Nissan Pulsar collided with the teen near Bennett Street,” a police spokesperson said “The driver of the Nissan has been taken to hospital for mandatory testing.” Witnesses to the aftermath of the incident described a harrowing scene “God bless the people who had stopped to help this person They were performing CPR when we drove past Horrific scene to see,” one witness said on Facebook All eastbound lanes were closed on the Great Western Highway with traffic being diverted down Sydney Street A crime scene has been established and inquiries continue into the crash A man shot dead outside a house in Sydney's west on Thursday night is believed to have had previous links to an outlaw motorcycle gang Police have been scouring Coral Pea Court in Colyton to investigate the shooting of Adrian Buxton in what they believe was not a random attack Mr Buxton appeared to be taking the bins out when he was gunned down while his wife and child were reportedly inside the house Residents on Coral Pea Court phoned triple zero to report hearing up to five gunshots ring out just after 9pm Adrian Buxton was shot dead outside his Colyton home in May Mr Buxton was found lying outside the house suffering gunshot wounds Paramedics arrived but he died at the scene It is understood witnesses told police that two people their faces concealed beneath hoodies and balaclavas were seen running from the cul-de-sac immediately after the gunshots were heard No one had been arrested over the shooting by Saturday morning Police have been examining CCTV footage from the victim's house A number of distressed family members comforted each other at the scene on Thursday night as police established a crime scene and spoke to neighbours Police at the scene of the shooting at Colyton.Credit: Nick Moir One woman who lives about 50 metres from the house where the man was shot said she arrived home on Thursday night to find police everywhere She said she was told to "get my kiddies inside and stay safe" "I hope the person responsible is found soon I live not even 50 metres away and it's scary to know someone is out there," she wrote online Detectives and forensic officers remained at the house on Friday morning A NSW Police spokeswoman said Homicide Squad detectives and police officers from the St Marys Local Area Command are still investigating the man's death Police have appealed for anyone with information about the shooting to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 A man shot dead outside a house in Sydney's west on Thursday night is believed to have had previous links to an outlaw motorcycle gang Police have been examining CCTV footage from the victim's house She said she was told to \\\"get my kiddies inside and stay safe\\\" \\\"I hope the person responsible is found soon I live not even 50 metres away and it's scary to know someone is out there,\\\" she wrote online A NSW Police spokeswoman said Homicide Squad detectives and police officers from the St Marys Local Area Command are still investigating the man's death It is not hard to spot the green house on the corner of the Great Western Highway and Bennett Road at Colyton but the man living inside is a different story had not been seen by neighbours in three weeks The Weekender understands a neighbour called St Marys Police at about 1.15pm today following concerns for the man’s welfare Local police searched the Bennett Road home and found a number of suspicious items which aroused our suspicions,” said St Marys Acting Inspector Police found a barricade set up at the front door of the premises made up of a table and astack of boxes that reached eye level “Obviously it made it extremely difficult for police to enter and make an assessment of the area,” Mr Shirvington said The 69-year-old man was not known to police but it is understood he had faced problems with youth in the past “He was located within the house but he was quite cooperative and helpful with our enquiries,” Mr Shirvington said “He had problems with local youth throwing rocks through the windows and giving him ahard time.” The 69-year-old was taken to hospital to be assessed About 15 surrounding homes were evacuated whilst the operation was underway “With situations like this we need to treat as worst case This is the reason that we cornered off the area and ensured that the public were safe,” Mr Shirvington said but police are still at the scene continuing with inquiries If anyone has information regarding the incident contact St Marys Police or CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000