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19th December 2024

PM Edition

‘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.

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.

Union rail Grinch boss backs down on NYE call while on coffee run

The head of the state’s rail union has suggest he “misspoke” when he told people to watch the fireworks at home due to industrial action. It comes as the cost of strikes has been r...

Man caught on Google Street View putting dead body in car boot

This is the moment that led police to the arrest of two people after a man was spotted loading a large white plastic bag with a dead corpse into the boot of his car.

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.

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.

Man allegedly made ‘offensive’ comments toward Jewish nursing home

A Western Sydney man has been charged with threatening violence based on religion after he allegedly posted an offensive, anti-Semitic comment online.

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.

Teen girl shooter’s disturbing obsession revealed

Chilling details have emerged about the troubled home life of the 15-year-old girl who carried out a deadly gun rampage at a US Christian school.

Australia’s major ‘embarrassment’ with Ukraine embassy

Shadow Foreign Minister Simon Birmingham has hit out at the government’s timing in reopening the Australian embassy in Kyiv, saying it “made Australia an outlier”.

Popular nightclub destroyed in early morning blaze

Fire crews remain on scene in Terrigal after a popular nightclub was destroyed in an early morning blaze. Here’s the latest as a business partner of the venue reacts.

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...

‘$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...

‘Cancer, stroke’: Labor launches nuclear scare campaign

A new nuclear power scare campaign video posted to Instagram by the Labor Party has been slammed by the opposition as ‘a load of codswallop’.

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.

‘Hell to pay’: Trump threat led to Hamas ceasefire concessions

Pressure from US President-elect Donald Trump pushed Hamas to agree to major concessions, as hopes grow for a truce between Israel and the militant group. Follow updates.

Warning over deadly mosquito virus

A state health agency has revealed a list of council areas at risk of a deadly mosquito-borne virus that kills almost a third of people diagnosed.

Lowest in Test history: Australia’s brittle top order opens door for Konstas

Selectors did the right thing to protect teen star Sam Konstas from being Nathan McSweeneyed – but Australia’s brittle batting means change must come fast, writes Robert Craddock.

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 ...

‘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...

Hewitt, Tomic get Australian Open lifelines

Two big tennis names at different stages of their careers will get the chance to fight for an Australian Open berth.

Get recipes with the Daily 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.

‘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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bluey creator stuns fans with shock announcement

Joe Brumm, creator of the beloved children’s series Bluey, has announced big news ahead of the show’s big-screen debut.

Netflix's 'That Christmas' is triggering for some kids

"Very touching and emotional movie, it made me understand that Christmas is beyond giving gifts."

Strange debut for $400,000 Mercedes

This exotic coupe arrived at one of Australia’s most iconic events, making a bold statement alongside art, fashion and celebrities.

‘My James Bond moment’: Man fights off stalking croc, saves wife

After being caught out by rising floodwaters, Tony and Lisa managed to scramble out the car windows. But that was just the start of their hellish ordeal.