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19th December 2024

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Train union wins the right to strike immediately

The rail union has been cleared to go on strike immediately after Premier Chris Minns copped an embarrassing legal loss in the federal court, flagging potential chaos on Sydney’s n...

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Murder plot charge against alleged Alameddine associate dropped

A former alleged Alameddine associate accused of planning a hit on a high profile gangland rival spent more than 300 days on remand before police dropped the charge, a court has he...

‘Public record’: Bowen backs nuclear scare campaign

A video endorsed by Labor warns people working and living near nuclear power plants are at risk of cancer. The opposition says its ‘a load of codswallop’, but the Energy Minister ...

Aussie dollar slumps to 24-month low

The Aussie dollar has collapsed during this morning’s trading as the US Federal Reserve says the rate cutting cycle will slow down.

Karl’s Noosa ‘nightmare’: Missing daughter sparks police search

Karl Stefanovic had a “frightening” start to his Christmas break after his youngest daughter Harper went missing, with a police helicopter called in to help find the little girl.

Man, teen charged after 13 guns discovered in Sydney’s west

A man and a teenager have been arrested after police discovered 13 firearms at a western Sydney home. Here’s the latest.

Full Christmas Day forecast revealed

Sydney is among the lucky cities with a promising Christmas Day weather forecast - but it may not be long before temperatures soar again.

Nightclub blaze the second fire at popular venue within weeks

A fire which destroyed a popular Central Coast nightclub is being treated as suspicious, and is the second fire-related incident at the venue within the past two weeks.

‘$3 billion in debt wiped’: Aussies wake up to bonus cash

Aussies woke up to a cost-of-living Christmas present in their bank account, after the Federal Government issued refunds to the tune of hundreds of dollars after changes to student...

Bolt: Aboriginal groups must pay the price for green activism

If activists want to use race-based laws to stop projects that could bring wealth to us all, they should also share the cost.

Club owner rocked by Raygun’s legal demand

Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn has sparked a fierce social media storm with her latest move going down like a lead balloon.

Wests Tigers offload playmaker to Rabbitohs – with a catch

The Wests Tigers have sent playmaker Jayden Sullivan, and his $2.1 million contract, to South Sydney, but there is a devil in the detail of the deal which could impact both teams.

Train union wins the right to strike immediately

The rail union has been cleared to go on strike immediately after Premier Chris Minns copped an embarrassing legal loss in the federal court, flagging potential chaos on Sydney’s n...

‘False sense of security’: Premier’s pill testing backflip criticised

NSW Opposition leader Mark Speakman has criticised Premier Chris Minns’ shifted stance on pill testing, saying there is “no evidence” it saves lives. Here’s why the Premier changed...

Watch: NFL legend in awe of ‘jacked up’ NRL stars

After watching some of the NRL’s biggest stars in action, NFL great Torry Holt believes that rugby league can ride the wave of success and make an impact in America. WATCH THE VIDE...

Labor clings to $275 power pipe dream

Labor is clinging to the delusion it can avoid breaking an election promise to deliver $275 in power bill savings, as the federal government reveals a nearly $22bn budget blowout.

What Jim Chalmers isn’t telling Aussie voters

Eager election observers would have better luck divining the timing of next year’s federal election in a cup of tea leaves than trying to glean hints from Labor’s budget update.

‘Heavily distorted’: Shock new detail in Aboriginal heritage claims

Indigenous heritage protection applications are “heavily distorted” towards mining projects over renewable schemes, documents show. See the map.

Girls v boys: Who came out on top in HSC

Nearly 42,000 “distinguished achiever” titles were awarded to the class of 2024 with the majority awarded to female students – here’s what the numbers tell us.

‘No remorse’: Aussie Bali bombings survivor slams release

An Australian survivor of the 2002 Bali bombings says two conspirators should “never see the light of day again” after being freed from Guantanamo Bay.

New twist in Fiji cocktail investigation as mystery deepens

Questions remain over what caused seven people to fall seriously ill at a five-star hotel in Fiji, as authorities reveal details of toxicology tests taken on the supposedly tainte...

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The Daily Telegraph app gives you a front row seat to the news as it happens every day. Here’s why you should download today.

Michelle Bridges: ‘Men don’t know anything’

The Biggest Loser’s former trainer Michelle Bridges has claimed the show would never be televised these days after revealing one thing most men know nothing about.

The Christmas rush doesn’t give you an excuse to be an a**hole

"I get it, it's hard to find a park, you're in a rush, on a budget, overwhelmed, exhausted..."

One big problem with Lion King prequel

The animals and action look incredible and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s songs are just fine, but there is something a bit too familiar about Mufasa: The Lion King.

‘Told to f**k off’: Kmart worker cops black eyes in brutal attack

Retail worker Christine Smith was viciously assaulted at Kmart. She’s now speaking out to help protect others as many employees say they are afraid to come to work.

‘Ghost’ caught on camera in Aus most haunted house

If you don’t believe in ghosts you need to visit Australia’s most haunted property. Your mind will be changed.

Nissan’s insane merger call to save company

The global Nissan crisis has taken another ugly turn after talk of a merger with a hated rival.

Gruesome find on cute Aussie animal

A gruesome disease which can cause disfigurement has taken root in a popular tourist town – and a cute Aussie animal may be behind the spread.

‘I had manure all over my face’: Elite college’s ‘torture day’ ritual

A former Seymour College student says she was subjected to a humiliating ritual as part of hazing at the top private school.

The creepy things that women do to men

Women can list a thousand ways they are subjected to male behaviour that makes them uncomfortable – but it’s not all a one-way street. These are the ways women creep out men.

How much petrol will cost you this Christmas

Motorists driving across the country throughout the busy Christmas period will be hit with lingering pain at the bowser, with Sydney prices remaining stubbornly high. Here’s ...

Aussie cane toads, kangaroos and sharks stump Apple Intelligence

Image Playground is one of the most fun new features of Apple Intelligence, but how good it is in coming close to reality? We put it to the test.

Endangered parrots make Christmas comeback

The state’s Environment Minister Madeleine Ogilvie said the recent return of 92 endangered parrots to their Tassie breeding grounds is another milestone comeback from extinct...

Matildas star’s inspiring charity work perfects art of giving back

Alex Chidiac not only dons the golden spirit on the football field, but also in her own life. The Matildas midfielder shares how her grandmother inspired her work in the community.

Ben Hunt’s next big property move

The star Broncos recruit’s highly anticipated shift back to the Sunshine State could ruffle feathers at Red Hill.

Barry Humphries first performed as Dame Edna on this date in what year?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.

Purple Wiggle welcomes special delivery

They’re gonna need a kiddie seat in that big red car: Wiggle John Pearce and wife Jessie are celebrating becoming parents for the first time.

Creepy-crawly solution to drug-resistant advanced melanoma

Queensland scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery into how to treat challenging drug-resistant advanced melanomas.

Inside Australia’s cutest couple’s romantic Gold Coast getaway

Matildas striker Mary Fowler and her NRL champion boyfriend Nathan Cleary have ‘recharged their batteries’ together on a Gold Coast holiday.

What you never want to do at a shopping centre

People often get the Christmas crazies at this time of year – as illustrated by a bizarre incident in a Gold Coast shopping centre car park. Here’s what witnesses say happened.

Trump ‘love triangle’ to spark $10m battle

Donald Trump Jr is putting on a smile as his father’s new US presidency looms but there’s a new battle brewing at home.

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Koala’s doorstep visit prompts community calls for action

VIDEO: Increased sightings of distressed and displaced koalas – and a climbing death toll – have prompted calls for action from a southwest Sydney community and animal activists.

Trio allegedly filmed themselves sawing through man’s hand

Three men have been charged over an alleged kidnapping where the trio filmed themselves attempting to hack through the victim’s hand over ransom demands.

Man, teen charged after 13 guns discovered in Sydney’s west

A man and a teenager have been arrested after police discovered 13 firearms at a western Sydney home. Here’s the latest.

Principal accused of $1.4m fraud suspected of fake graffiti threat

A high school principal accused of defrauding up to $1.4m from the Department of Education is also suspected of entering the school after hours and graffitiing a fake threat agains...

Turban-wearing Sikhs want helmet rule exemptions

Turban-wearing Sikhs are pushing for religious exemptions of NSW helmet rules in order to enable them to freely ride while honouring their faith.

Four towers: $80m project earmarked for Airport Aerotropolis

A bold plan to transform paddocks into a thriving $80m mixed-use hub in the heart of the new Western Sydney Aerotropolis has been touted as the ‘benchmark’ project for the future p...

Hate crime unit investigates assaults linked to dating apps

Assaults linked to online dating meet-ups have been reported across the northern beaches and western Sydney, with the NSW Police hate crime unit stepping in and warnings issued to ...

Runway model involved in street brawl outside Sydney nightclub

A male model from Sydney’s east, who’s walked international runways for the likes of Dolce & Gabbana and Louis Vuitton, became embroiled in an early morning brawl with stranger...

Sydney high rise aims to attract major firms, more workers

A 10 storey commercial, retail building in the heart of inner Sydney, with aims to attract major firms and more workers through affordable rents, is a step closer. Here’s the lates...

‘Vibrant sanctuary’: Plans to convert former hospital site closer

Plans to readapt a former Northern Beaches hospital into a health precinct with seniors housing are a step closer with a retirement village provider’s recent appointment to the pro...

First look: Leagues club unveils $300m ‘unparalleled’ plan

Sydney’s west will become home to an “unparalleled” entertainment and residential precinct, with Parramatta Leagues Club set to be transformed in a $300m revamp. Take a look.

‘Teddy bear car’ owner admits abuse, bestiality material charges

A grandfather, known for his famous toy-covered car, told police he had ‘too much spare time’ when police found hundreds of child abuse videos and images saved on his phone after h...

‘Adequately supervised’: Preschool boss appeals verdict after baby’s death

The boss of a preschool found guilty of failing to protect children from harm will argue the facility was adequately supervised on the day a baby was found unresponsive in a cot an...

Former Qantas host, NSW cop jailed for child rape

Despite a career as a NSW Police officer, a real estate agent and a Qantas air host, Mark Ward will be known as a pedophile who sought out, and in one instance raped, boys he found...

Locals urged to make ‘fly traps’ after bungled food bin rollout

Thousands of Sydney households are being encouraged to make vinegar fly traps and spread salt on their bins following a contentious rollout of organic food waste bins in the city’s...

Food fines set to double after grim hygiene, safety stats

Businesses caught breaching food safety and hygiene standards would face a 125 per cent increase in fines as new figures reveal more than 900 infringements were dished out for brea...

Video: Police investigate pallet yard blaze in southwest Sydney

More than 50 firefighters worked through the night to battle a fierce fire at a pallet yard in Minto. The fire is being treated as suspicious and now under investigation. Watch the...

‘Kebab-alogue’: TikTok star’s mission to rate Sydney kebabs

By day, Oktay Sahin is a banking risk analyst. By night, he’s a TikTok star on a mission to rate every kebab store in Sydney. His goal: “Make kebabs great again.”

‘World-class’: Parra’s $915m cultural landmark a step closer

A milestone has been reached for a building to house international exhibitions in the $915m Parramatta Powerhouse Museum. Take a look at its progress.

High school teacher denies child sexual offences

A western Sydney teacher who pleaded not guilty to child sexual offences has attempted to have a non-publication order placed on his case.