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Email Ray Hadley can retire on a high after jumping back to the number one position in the 2GB mornings timeslot in the final radio ratings survey of the year.

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Breaking News Alert Out on a high: Radio king Hadley reclaims his throne Ray Hadley can retire on a high after jumping back to the number one position in the 2GB mornings timeslot in the final radio ratings survey of the year. READ MORE   More news PNG to be officially welcomed to NRL Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and PNG’s James Marape will make the historic announcement about Papua New Guinea’s entry to the NRL in Sydney today. READ MORE   Baby hospitalised with ‘serious head injury’ after alleged robbery A horror alleged assault on a baby in Alice Springs – who is now being treated in Adelaide – has prompted the Chief Minister to travel to the Red Centre capital. READ MORE   Watch: Heavy police presence as fight against anti-Semitism ramps up Police flooded Sydney’s eastern suburbs with patrols overnight after it was revealed an anti-Semitic firebomb attack in Woollahra had been meticulously planned by two men using a s... 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READ MORE   FBI director to quit ahead of Trump firing FBI Director Christopher Wray announced plans to quit ahead of an expected firing by Donald Trump, opening the way for his nominated replacement Kash Patel. Follow updates. READ MORE   As she headed in for surgery Dawn said one thing to her daughter Staring death in the face the same way she stared down her opponents when she was winning Olympic gold medals for Australia in the pool, Dawn Fraser’s fighting spirit has pulled he... READ MORE   Watch: ‘Crazy Karen’ mum’s epic spray over ‘stolen’ dress A video capturing an ‘angry Karen’ abusing staff at a Brisbane formal gown boutique has amassed 3.5 million views and forced a popular comedian to step in to swear she wasn’t invol... READ MORE   ‘Strange’: Divorcee on Xmas alone after 25-year marriage ends Around 50,000 couples split in 2024, as Elizabeth Jane shares what Christmas alone looks like after her husband ended their marriage – and it’s not all sadness and long... 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READ MORE   More news Inner city buildings set to house hundreds as green light looms Hundreds of new apartments are set to be added to Sydney’s inner south, with two buildings planned as part of an affordable housing development recommended for approval. READ MORE   ‘Potentially deadly’: Sydney firebug admits lighting seven blazes A man who confessed to lighting seven fires, including a “potentially deadly” blaze behind a home, told police he was “depressed” during his crime spree. READ MORE   Revealed: ‘Smart’ camera plan to tackle anti-Semitism High-tech CCTV cameras, which purport to be able to automatically detect anti-social behaviour, could be rolled out across Sydney’s east in an attempt to combat a spate of anti-Sem... READ MORE   ‘Up in the air’: Fears Olympic facility will close as govt pulls out The state government has decided against renewing an agreement to manage a $42m elite sporting facility in Sydney’s southwest, adding to fears the local council will be forced to c... READ MORE   New playground a splash hit with little Sydney ninjas Whether they’re sprinting down a Ninja Warrior course or splish-splashing in the water zone, children in Sydney’s northwest are spoilt for choice with a new playground this summer. READ MORE   Meet Sydney’s most dedicated Christmas decorator For 50 years, the Christmas queen of a western Sydney neighbourhood has bedecked her home with a glorious tangle of lights. Meet the local icon and other stalwarts keeping the trad... 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READ MORE   Former mayor’s domestic violence charge dismissed A historical assault charge, levelled at a former Sydney mayor and councillor, has been withdrawn and dismissed. READ MORE   ‘Lasting tribute’: Plan to honour slain burger shop owners A councillor and loyal customer of a popular burger shop is pushing to have a commemorative plaque installed to honour the owners after their alleged murders rocked a western Sydn... READ MORE   Mozzie plague council spends same on insects, Lebanese aid A Sydney council has pledged $20,000 to support a cause on the opposite side of the world, matching the amount it spent on its mosquito management plan in the financial year before... READ MORE   Newsletters Today's Paper +Rewards Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Sent by The Daily Telegraph, 2 Holt Street Surry Hills, NSW 2010 Australia.