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5th November 2024

PM Edition

Fairytale win for Knight’s Choice in Melbourne Cup

Knight’s Choice, a horse whose owners rejected a $2.3m offer to sell, has won the 2024 Melbourne Cup.

Huge crowds flock to Randwick for The Big Dance

Sydneysiders have dusted off their fascinators, heels, and flat caps with a touch of spring floral to celebrate horse racing’s day of days at Royal Randwick.

Body-builder hit with rape charges after ‘failing to pay escorts’: court

Five sex workers claim they were left high and dry after Harjeet Saini allegedly failed to pay them for tens of thousands of dollars worth of sexual services. Saini has now been ch...

Paps homecoming? How NRL veteran draft could close the gap

Ryan Papenhuyzen to the Wests Tigers? That could be reality under a proposed draft for off-contract players by league legend Scott Sattler, to help level the playing field for stru...

Search suspended for 11yo swept away at notorious swimming spot

The search for an 11-year-old boy swept out to sea after a fishing trip on the Central Coast has been suspended. It comes as his family issued a heartfelt statement.

Best dressed: Punters put on display at Royal Randwick

Tens of thousands of punters, fashion lovers and first-time race goers are descending upon Royal Randwick Racecourse for The Big Dance. See all the looks here.

PM mum on mortgage interest rate for new $4.3m home

Anthony Albanese has declined to reveal the interest rate on his mortgage for the $4.3 million clifftop mansion he purchased with his partner this month.

Inside ‘conspiracy’ to kill John Ibrahim

A phone with Sydney identity John Ibrahim’s address was found in the car of two men accused of his failed hit, a court has been told.

Why this is Trump’s race to lose

While the size of Donald Trump’s crowds are waning, Kamala Harris’ rallies are bursting with enthusiasm. Despite her inexperience, she has looked comfortable and confident, while h...

Why the RBA must cut rates

The mortgage cliff is finally here and families are on the brink. The RBA must cut in 2024 or it will be too late.

Alleged killer cop’s lawyer withdraws from case

There has been a “regrettable” development after a police officer was accused of murdering a Channel 10 presenter and his Qantas flight attendant boyfriend.

Why interest rate holding pattern is hitting households hard

High interest rates have created winners and losers, but the losers are feeling much more pain as the RBA sits on its hands again.

Dozens of reasons why $17m housing tower won’t rise

A company working to restore Australian reefs wanted to build a six-storey housing development in Sydney’s southwest, only for a council to find it had failed to meet more than 45 ...

Your ultimate guide to Coldplay’s Sydney concerts

Global megastars Coldplay are back Down Under with their Music of the Spheres World Tour with four sold-out nights at Accor Stadium. Here is everything you need to know.

Harbourside residents blindsided by Aboriginal land claim

A Sydney council is vowing to challenge a claim made over a park in one of the city’s wealthiest suburbs, where residents have been caught by surprise.

‘I’m not ducking it’: the 9-month pay brawl wreaking havoc in NSW

Premier Chris Minns says he can’t intervene in an ongoing industrial dispute delaying billions of dollars of NSW public infrastructure projects because the companies involved are p...

15 homes, $200m+: racing gurus’ true wealth revealed

The Waterhouses have made their name as one of Australia’s premier horse racing families, but they have leveraged that expertise, power and wealth into an incredible empire.

‘Carnage’: Tragic end at annual ride event, organiser dead

A popular annual motorcycling event has taken a tragic turn with one dead and four others suffering horrific injuries. Tributes are flowing for organiser David Boyles who “went out...

How Aussies giving themselves a rate cut

Nearly a million Aussies have refinanced their loans as the Reserve Bank of Australia is tipped to hold interest rates higher for longer.

Surgery to Las Vegas: Numbers behind Cleary’s race to Round 1

Nathan Cleary’s long and arduous journey to play in Las Vegas starts now following shoulder surgery. We break down the Panthers superstar’s rehabilitation timeline.

Ministers break silence on $7bn satellite saga

Key ministers have broken their silence on a major decision involving a $7bn satellite contract.

Throwback photos from iconic Kings Cross nightclub

As Kit and Kaboodle are about to reopen their doors in Kings Cross, we take a look back at some of the iconic club moments with a gallery.

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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.

‘Attention shoppers’: Man’s epic Bunnings proposal

A Queensland man has popped the question in completely unexpected location that some might say makes it the most Aussie proposal yet. SEE THE VIDEO

It’s official – Christmas has become a horrible joke

First came the Elf on the Shelf, then the gifting advent calendar. Now there’s a brand new Christmas trend set to break the festive bank.

Aussie mum's gross find in ALDI pizza

"We’re all sad about this pizza night," the woman said of her disappointing and disgusting find.

Singer breaks silence on Aussie move

The international superstar has opened up about why he and his family made the decision.

‘Parents should thank me’: OnlyFans creators target Schoolies

Police have revealed their concerns as a controversial OnlyFans creator plans to offer “barely legal” schoolies the chance to make adult content with her at this year&r...

Chris Martin’s cricket cameo may have breached rules

The Coldplay star made a brief visit to the MCG to catch part of the Australia v Pakistan game but he appeared to unwittingly breach the Melbourne Cricket Club’s strict dress code.

‘Got me good’: Postie reveals pit bull terror

This cohort of iconic Aussie workers are suffering appalling dog attacks every day, with one postie opening up about his own horror pit bull incident.

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Devastating reason brave mum will never talk, eat or laugh again

A mother of two has spent months fighting for life after doctors found her brain was slipping into her spine. Now, she’ll never talk again with her daughter holding tight to ...

Clip shows common job will soon vanish

Riding in a self-driving Waymo autonomous taxi shows that time is ticking for traditional taxi and ride-sharing drivers.

2am T-bone? Aussie butcher rolls out vending machine

A “genius” move by a Mornington Peninsula butcher is giving customers fresh meat 24/7.

Not very demure: Uncomfortable truth about men’s trend

What we wear is important, and tells others a lot about who we are, writes Tom Bowden.

Hemsworth goes full croc-wrangler in hit Aussie series

Luke Hemsworth is set to star as a rugged wildlife park owner and croc-wrangler in the second season of a hit crime-comedy series.

Shock reveal about one of the most iconic songs ever

One of the most successful singles of all time is set to make a remarkable comeback – 40 years later.

‘Let’s tackle the prince’: William gets competitive on tour

Prince William didn’t hold back during a rugby clinic in South Africa, as Meghan Markle is said to be “incredibly nervous” about a royal family reunion. Watch video.

How much a rate cut could save you

Homeowners with an average mortgage could save $100 a month if the Reserve Bank cuts interest rates today.

‘Love you eternally’: Quincy Jones’ final post before his death

Legendary music producer Quincy Jones shared a heartfelt final post on Instagram just hours before his death.

‘What am I doing?’: Star lifts lid on addiction that drives her

Rhiannan Iffland is a seven-time world champion cliff diver. But what drives the elite athlete to keep coming back to such a daunting sport?

Block flirter’s final insult after walk-out scandal

The woman at the centre of Kylie and Brad’s hasty exit from The Block has given her verdict on the scandal that engulfed the reality show.

Truth behind Melbourne Cup trend revealed

There are a few things in life that are certain, and one of them is wearing a headpiece to the Spring Racing Carnival. But where did this head-turning tradition all begin?