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28th October 2024

PM Edition

Get on the board for the airline gravy train

Qantas chair John Mullen says the lavish travel perks awarded to his directors are ‘standard practice’ in the airline industry. It’s a good gig, and even better with some overseas ...

PM’s upgrade just won’t fly

The scandal over Anthony Albanese’s reported requests for Qantas upgrades is yet another sign the tone-deaf Prime Minister is heading for the departure gate, writes Tim Blair.

Demand to ex-Qantas boss over Albo upgrades

A senior Coalition figure has demanded former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce explain whether Anthony Albanese directly solicited flight upgrades.

Melania’s rare show after Musk’s trillion-dollar vow

Donald Trump has taken to the stage following a glowing introduction by wife Melania after Elon Musk made a huge statement. Follow for updates.

‘Rush of blood to the head’: Minns accepts apology from f-bomb MP

Premier Chris Minns has accepted the apology of a Labor MP who swore at a Nationals MPs in front of primary school children that he had been escorting around Parliament House.

‘Lived like an animal’: How woman survived 12 days and a snake bite in the Snowies

A woman who went missing in the NSW Snowy Mountains survived 12 days — four of them after a snake bite — on her own by eating dehydrated rations and living like an animal, friends ...

‘Oh my God’: Huge Sydney announcement

A popular fashion brand, owned by a popular Aussie influencer, has revealed big news after fans exposed scenes outside its Sydney store.

Rocker’s bizarre alleged Woolies act

A controversial Australian rocker has landed himself in court over a bizarre alleged act in a Woolworths store.

‘Leave or die’: The inside story of ‘Sydney’s most haunted house’

Paranormal investigators in the 1980s dubbed this humble Sydney home “more evil than Amityville”, and more spinechilling than The Exorcist. Its spooky history had faded into the ba...

Major Aussie fashion retailer goes bust

A major ASX-listed retailer that owns iconic brands such as Katies, Rivers and Millers has gone into voluntary administration.

Teachers agree to pay rise deal after stop work meeting

NSW teachers have agreed to a new pay deal following a stop work meeting that caused disruptions to regular classes.

‘Dangerous’, ‘chaos’: Poll slams ‘unenforceable’ e-scooters plan

NSW is set to legalise e-scooters, including shared hire scooters, despite other states banning them. It’s praised as a win by some, but most oppose the plan, our poll reveals. Tel...

Cops’ new powers to bring youth knife crime under control

Western Sydney’s youth knife crime crisis is showing no signs of abating, the latest figures reveal, with new laws giving police extra search powers to come into effect this summer...

Why Trump feels the love in the city trying to lock him up

New York is not a state that will decide the US election. It is, however, indicative of what could be a stunning twist in the race.

Eat your heart out: The all-you-can eat buffet is back

The pandemic did its best to kill all-you-can-eat restaurants. But with the single-minded focus of someone heading for their first plate of prawns, the buffet has bounced back.

Woman accused of Lidia Thorpe assault says she’s received threats

The woman accused of assaulting Lidia Thorpe at the MCG after the Dreamtime game says she has received a flood of threats since being charged by police.

’Tin foil hat’: Sparks fly in nuclear probe

A probe into atomic power is revealing a deep divide among experts, let alone members of Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s own party.

Revealed: Future NRL rookies headline schoolboys team of the year

They are already well on the road to the top grades, but these young guns proved just why they are the best rugby league rising stars in the state. See the full Peter Mulholland Cu...

Top Sydney hairdresser sells off salons

One of Australia’s best hairdressers has sold off five of his 10 salons and explained the reason behind the decision.

Roos, snakes and cop chases: Bizarre injuries on govt projects

Following revelations a woman was hurt during an unauthorised Christmas party in a tunnel, a new dossier has revealed dozens of other serious incidents.

Knox rugby star’s $4.1 million trading scam

He was once a star of Knox’s rugby team. Now he’s facing life behind bars after swindling more than $4.1 million from investors through an elaborate online trading scheme.

‘One million more reasons’: Fresh push to solve ‘cold-blooded’ killing

Nearly a decade after Prabha Arun Kumar was brutally attacked in Parramatta, NSW Police have offered a $1m reward in a renewed push for answers and confirmed her husband remains a ...

Sensational war between Sydney’s two zoos

Sydney’s two major zoos are at war, with Sydney Zoo trying to block a $77 million upgrade plan for Taronga Zoo.

Never miss a moment with the Telegraph app

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.

Brutal call Aussie pet owners are being forced to make

Pets are often part of the family but there is a growing trend that is forcing Aussies to make a heartbreaking call.

Unexpected Swift comments about Diddy resurface

A 2011 interview in which Taylor Swift talks about Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has resurfaced as the rapper faces charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. Watch video.

Unlikely hidden gem named best place to visit in Oz

Lonely Planet has named an unlikely region as one of the best places to visit in the world in 2025.

My son with autism was called a coward by his teacher

New research has exposed how children with autism and ADHD are treated by some teachers, with a parent revealing her son was called a coward and hit him over the head with paperwor...

‘Ruthless’: Kate Winslet’s nudity rule

Star Kate Winslet has opened up about her hardna dfast rule when it comes to nudity, saying she is “ruthless” about it.

Aussie pop star’s hubby steals sporting limelight

The husband of Australian pop megastar Tones and I is topping his own charts this week after blasting his team to victory in a thrilling sporting triumph.

Meet the Aussie farmhand blowing up on TikTok

It was a $20 bet on a video of a buffalo named Bill – but it led to a massive social media following for this Adelaide Uni student.

Nat Bas celebrates $2.9m post-divorce windfall

Entertainer Natalie Bassingthwaighte is enjoying a $2.9m payout following her divorce from her bandmate husband.

Bills are killing us. Here is a humble solution

Cost of living continues to be a headache for Aussies – but there’s a rising trend that shows there is a way to ease the pain.

Simple blood test to ‘revolutionise’ diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease

A simple and cost effective blood test will be able to detect Alzheimer’s disease quicker and more accurately, Melbourne researchers at The Florey Institute have found.

'I'm a Halloween Prude. Stop scaring my little kids'

"Jumping out when they’re walking past = fine; dismembered corpses dripping fake blood hanging from the ceiling resulting in nightmares = not fine."

Easier way for Australians to travel to Bali

A major change at Denpasar International Airport will allow Australian travellers to enjoy Bali’s beaches sooner.

Why rock giants were banned Down Under

Rock legend Eddie Van Halen’s brother has told how their band got cancelled in Australia – and why the famous Beat It collaboration with Michael Jackson backfired badly.

‘Never thought I’d see this day’: Insane trend making a comeback

I never thought I’d see this day, but this crazy trend from the 80s is back ladies, Frances Whiting writes.

’Ice cream with my parents’: 15yo star’s plans after stunning cricket debut

Caoimhe Bray made a stunning WBBL debut at just 15 years, claiming a key wicket for the Sydney Sixers and striking the winning runs — before revealing how she’d like to celebrate.

Censori adopts big sister’s style for Travis Scott gig at Melbourne club

Bianca Censori’s sibling, Angelina Censori, has followed in her big sister’s fashion footsteps at a Melbourne nightclub where US rapper Travis Scott was performing.

Little-known Australian island gem that Europe has fallen in love with

Perched on hillside, overlooking a pristine private bay, this secluded Kangaroo Island retreat is now a massive drawcard to overseas visitors. But why do South Australians never vi...

Celebrity brings Adele to tears during show

The British crooner started crying after spotting a familiar face in the audience during her Las Vegas residency show.

What John Laws really thinks of Kyle Sandilands

The man known as ‘Golden Tonsils’ opens up about love, loss and regrets as his final day on air looms, as well as revealing what he thinks of the new king of the airwaves. Watch th...

China’s EV ‘bloodbath’ is already here

The predicted ‘bloodbath’ in the Australian EV market is happening now and current owners are suffering, new data shows.