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29th October 2024

PM Edition

‘He has to go’: Aussies unload on Albanese over Qantas perks

Anthony Albanese is facing backlash over claims he sought free Qantas flight upgrades directly from then-CEO Alan Joyce. Does it pass the pub test? Tell us what you think in our po...

Revealed: The PM and his plane load of massive perks

Flight upgrades, Chairman’s Lounge access, Lifetime Platinum Membership, an iPad and sporting tickets are just some of the freebies Anthony Albanese received from Qantas, including...

‘Freebies’: Clash over Albo flight claims

The senator calling for a probe into Anthony Albanese’s relationship with Qantas is dodging questions about her own experience with the airline.

Private texts lift lid on family’s conflict over fortune

Private texts have lifted the veil on a family’s hidden conflict over its fortune, as an executive assistant faces court over allegations she siphoned $1.28m from a late property m...

NSW baby boy dies on Bali family holiday

A young NSW family is mourning the loss of their baby boy who died unexpectedly during a family holiday in Bali.

Bumper bonus awaits Bella Nipotina in Russell Balding Stakes

The Everest winner Bella Nipotina will have her spring swan song on Saturday in the Group 2 Russell Balding Stakes at Rosehill Gardens.

How woman survived days with a snake bite revealed

Friends have revealed how a woman who went missing in the NSW Snowy Mountains survived 12 days — four of them after a snake bite — on her own.

Six students expelled over ‘serious bullying’

Six male students have been expelled and 21 have been suspended from a prestigious college over a “serious bullying” incident.

Bank move creates major problem for half of homeowners

Close to half of Aussie households with a mortgage are staring down a major problem with their loans after recent lending changes.

Matildas gun shows what she can do without Fowler shackles

Having taken the World Cup by storm last year, Kyra Cooney-Cross has reminded us all just how special she can be during the Matildas’ shock win over Germany, scoring one of the goa...

Australia Post boss pockets $2.7m despite $88m loss

In a year where it scaled back deliveries, closed post offices and increased the price of a stamp by 25 per cent, five Australia Post executives have qualified for giant bonuses

Myer buys Premier’s fashion brands to broaden its retail wings

Myer has launched its ambitious growth plans by buying a portfolio of fashion brands from Solomon Lew, with the former Coles Myer chairman and billionaire to return as a director ...

‘Grand Central Station’: Western Sydney’s bold push for bullet train

Parramatta’s Lord Mayor is spearheading a bold push for the federal government to shun Sydney’s east and expedite bullet train stops in the city’s “geographical heart”.

Hazard waste dumps spark spate of garbage truck blazes

Video has captured a blaze caused by a lithium battery in the back of a garbage truck, the fourth sparked from wrongly dumped waste in four weeks in the same council area. Watch th...

Australia joins global ‘outrage’ over Israel’s UN aid ban

Israel’s parliament has approved a bill limiting the work of the UN aid agency UNRWA, as Benjamin Netanyahu said he “aspires to achieve peace” as he continued to bomb Lebanon.

More pupil-free days, teacher pay bump: Changes for public schools

NSW teachers have scored a nine per cent pay rise, and had extra staff development days added, while non-teaching roles will be cut from the Education Department. Here’s what we kn...

Crazy amount of people who now celebrate Halloween

It’s spooky just how quickly the more American tradition of celebrating Halloween has become big business for Sydney hospitality venues.

‘He’s flying’: Portelli eyes Golden Eagle upset

Trainer Gary Portelli is confident his first Golden Eagle runners Encap and Kintyre will acquit themselves well in Saturday’s $10 million feature, even if he’s under no illusions a...

How Australia can stop drug cartels

The outgoing head of the Australian Border Force has spoken about what the country needs to win the fight against drug cartels and people smugglers.

NRL Bears: ARLC set to reveal plans for own expansion team

Having recently rejected the private proposal of the Perth Bears consortium, the ARL Commission has been locked in talks with the WA government over plans to set up its own Bears-a...

Skating greats lace up for last Aussie dance

In Sydney teaching kids the art of figure skating, Olympic legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have revealed the secret to their enduring athleticism as they get ready to ha...

‘Destabilising action’: 10,000 NKorea troops to help Russia

North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia to boost Vladimir Putin’s war, with NATO warning the move will stoke tensions with Australia and Japan.

‘Freebies’: Clash over Albo flight claims

The senator calling for a probe into Anthony Albanese’s relationship with Qantas is dodging questions about her own experience with the airline.

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.

How woman survived days with a snake bite revealed

Friends have revealed how a woman who went missing in the NSW Snowy Mountains survived 12 days — four of them after a snake bite — on her own.

Tragic moment Liam Payne fell to death on CCTV

Singer Liam Payne’s fatal balcony fall in Buenos Aires was captured on camera, according to Argentinian media.

I woke up to find my worst nightmare in the bed

A woman has accidentally convinced millions of would-be tourists to not visit Australia after revealing a horrifying find in her bed.

‘Run out of road’: Gillard warns pollies, Jones

Julia Gillard warns time is up for a key feature of Australian politics and skewers a controversial radio DJ, in a frank conversation with an unorthodox interviewer.

Bank move creates major problem for half of homeowners

Close to half of Aussie households with a mortgage are staring down a major problem with their loans after recent lending changes.

‘Scariest’ night of Maxwell’s life - and why he won’t talk about it

Glenn Maxwell describes it as ‘a bad night’, where he found himself lost in the middle of India after a drinking session. Seven years on, he’s still reluctant to share details of w...

MasterChef star Melissa Leong exposes dark truth

Former MasterChef judge Melissa Leong might appear to have it all – the skills, fame and talent – but underneath it all, the star claims it’s a very different sto...

Nando’s Australia set to change forever

A popular fast-food chicken chain has just opened a new “elevated” dining experience as part of a company refresh to grow and capture more hungry Aussies.

Block in crisis as Kylie flees, Brad’s ‘flirting’ confession causes uproar

What happened between Brad and another contestant? The revelations could tear apart a marriage and on-site chaos as Kylie packs her bags and disappears, leaving a miserable Brad to...

Aussies now have to pay to enter the UK, and here's why that's OK

In early 2025, Australians are going to find their usual breezy, document-free way of travelling to the UK is going to change.

Top early Black Friday deals: Get up to 80% off big brands

Brands have been dropping wild Black Friday deals early. See the top deals up for grabs from popular brands including Dyson, Samsung, Ninja and Nike.

King Charles’s boozy new side hustle

His Majesty has launched yet another extra income venture by selling $490 bottles of whisky made from the barley grown on his Highgrove Estate.

Woman’s epic transformation after emotional health journey

Diagnosed with an eating disorder as a teenager, an Aussie woman is no stranger to hospitals. Now she is helping others.

12 airline trends to look out for in 2025

From the rise of point-to-point travel to a premium economy boom, here are all the airline trends to look out for in 2025.

Underwear, feet, Trump? OnlyFans mum reveals weirdest requests

A seasoned OnlyFans creator and mum-of-four has shared her most unusual content requests, confessing that one particular request that leaves her feeling sad.

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.

Lara Bingle, Sam Worthington’s New York home revealed

Aussie power couple Sam and Lara Worthington are suing their former landlord after he refused to return the security deposit. And it’s all because of one ‘irreplaceable’ item.

105-year-old reveals quirky secret to long life

She has just turned 105 but this Aussie woman has no plans to slow down.

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.