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11th January 2025

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Inside the squad cracking Sydney’s most heinous crimes

In a special investigation, The Daily Telegraph goes behind the scenes with the expert team of police detectives who refuse to allow murder victims to be forgotten — and, they’ve g...

The final puzzle piece that saw cops catch a serial killer

The oldest cold case solved by an elite squad of NSW Police detectives came with 155 boxes of meticulous evidence records. Then one final piece of the puzzle slid into place.

Three cold cases in cops’ sights

They are three cases stretching back over 30 years, but police will not stop looking for the killers of Lois Roberts, Melissa Hunt and Paul Summers.

‘We’re not screwing around’: Curfew enforced amid looters threat

A nighttime curfew has been enacted in parts of Los Angeles hardest hit by raging wildfires but an improving weather forecast brought new hope to the devastated city. Follow live u...

‘Godspeed’: Trump dodges jail in hush money sentencing

Donald Trump has been slapped on the wrist with a symbolic sentencing days before returning to power as a convicted felon. But the President-elect declared the case was not over.

Pay docked for striking rail workers

Train workers who take part in work bans will have their pay docked, in an extraordinary escalation of the industrial dispute between the rail union and the Minns government.

Newly single nude artist struggling to sell home

It hasn’t been the best few months for Sydney “It’ girl and nude artist Dina Broadhurst. First her relationship with millionaire appliance heir John Winning abruptly ended, now it ...

‘You could put it in an urn’: Mel Gibson’s house destroyed

Mel Gibson has revealed his Malibu home burned down while he appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast as another Aussie star said his home “is gone” as fires continued to rage in Los Angele...

Scout group leaders show badge of extremism

Concerns have been raised after Mi’raj Scouts Academy group leader Mohamed Dhaini and three teachers openly mourned the death of designated terrorist Hassan Nasrallah.

Carbs out, hat’s on: How Albanese plans to win over voters

The Prime Minister went bush on the first week of his unofficial 2025 election campaign, determined to show people he’s a ‘genuine bloke’.

Star in death spiral as break-up looms over casino group

Troubled casino operator Star Entertainment will be lucky to survive until the end of February without a financial lifeline, Morningstar says. So how did it get to this?

The schooner line: Where can you find Sydney’s cheapest beer?

The price of a schooner is set to rise by more than $1 next month and experts warn it could be the tipping point for drinkers to choose to socialise at home instead of at clubs and...

Suburbs where homeowners got $200k richer in past year

Wild changes in the property market have given households in parts of Sydney a $200k wealth boost, while costing others more than $30k in losses.

Why the Australian Open can’t escape the latest doping row

Tennis has a drug problem that it doesn’t want to talk about, but with the Australian Open around the corner doping is all anyone will be talking about for the next two weeks, writ...

Roosters scouting report, best 17: Mass exodus, injury crisis crippling club

The perennial premiership heavyweights have lost more star power than any other team in the NRL in recent history. TYSON JACKSON breaks down the club’s injury crisis, free agency w...

Private school takes on British A-levels to bypass HSC ranking

A small group of students at one of Sydney’s priciest private schools are the guinea pigs in an educational experiment - can Aussie students master the British A-Levels, and avoid ...

Everyone’s wild about zoo’s baby boom

The population of Sydney Zoo is growing in numbers and cuteness as the lemurs, meerkats, squirrel monkeys and capybaras welcome new additions.

Cop allegedly illegally accessed info about underworld shooting

A NSW Police constable, who allegedly failed to declare criminal associations, is also charged with illegally accessing data about bikies and information relating to a Sydney under...

Young thugs know beating the system is child’s play

In regional NSW, the rate of juveniles breaking into homes and businesses soars – and the kids laugh it off while people live in fear of fearless gangs, writes Vikki Campion.

‘Valued presenters’: Radio stars axed from shifts

A veteran of Sydney’s radio industry has been sacked from his breakfast show, joining a long list of presenters who won’t be heard on Sydney radio in 2025.

‘When you know, you know’: Stephanie Rice ties the knot

One year after meeting her husband to be, Olympic swimmer Stephanie Rice has married father-of-three Mark Lassey in her dream wedding.

Top cop Karen Webb hires sixth media chief for plum $360k gig

Karen Webb has appointed a new media chief who previously worked for billionaire mining magnate Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest. Anthony Flannery is the sixth person to take the role since...

‘Worst time of my life’: Former world No.1 lifts lid on doping ban

Former world No.1 Iga Swiatek has opened up on the “worst time in my life” after her failed doping test last year as she revealed the response from her fellow players on the tour.

‘Get them out’: Stubborn Aussies spark debate

A stubborn Australian family who refused to sell their land to developers is at the centre of another furore.

Grief doesn’t take a holiday, so spare a thought for our lost boys

My tears have come hot and fast this summer, not because I know what this suffering feels like but because I don’t, writes Angela Mollard.

Shock as big bank now expects rate cut within weeks

In a shock development, one of the country’s big four banks now expects interest rates to be cut within weeks, delivering instant $115 a month relief back to borrowers.

Where Aussies could face LA-style fire insurance disaster

Los Angeles is facing a second disaster in the aftermath of raging fires with vast numbers of homes uninsured. And experts have warned parts of Australia are heading down the same ...

‘I’ve got to get her out of there before it blows’

A teen shares how a snap decision had him racing towards a burning building, putting himself in danger to save a stranger and carrying the injured woman to safety.

The ‘mega truck’ dividing Aussies

While this best-seller is a firm favourite for thousands of fans, it couldn’t unite our critics during a summer break.

Why Tony and Rona are Australia's 'hottest couple'

After hard launching their romance last year, Tony Armstrong and his girlfriend, Rona Glynn-McDonald tell all about their relationship - and why it is 'sacred to us'.

Aussie camper calls out 'sneaky' new rule

The family said they took their business elsewhere after hearing about the 'confusing' charge.

Heartbreak as ‘football-sized’ tumour found in miracle twin baby

A Gold Coast couple have been left heartbroken after their miracle IVF daughter was found with a “football-sized” tumour in her tiny belly.

LA locals chase down man ‘armed with flamethrower’

Los Angeles residents performed a citizens’ arrest, restraining a suspected arsonist they say was wielding a “flamethrower” but police say it might not be what it looks like.

‘My mental health is more important than where I’m ranked’

Thanasi Kokkinakis addresses his physical and mental struggles, his rise back up the rankings ahead of the Australian Open – and why romance will just have to wait.

Behind the scenes of Ellidy Pullin’s newest venture

The widow of Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin has shared an inside look on her next project which she says she can’t wait to share with their three-year-old girl.

Must watch doco: Alexa Leary like you’ve never seen her before

An inspiring new documentary featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with Alexa Leary and her parents goes inside her remarkable battle to walk, talk and compete again.

‘Thrilling’: why Conclave is a knockout from start to finish

If you think a movie based on choosing a new pope sounds boring then think again – the gripping Conclave will keep you guessing and on the edge of your seat, writes Leigh Paatsch.

‘Be prepared’: Warning to young Aussies

Young Aussies are being called to help ensure the country is equipped to combat the immediate aftermath of floods, bushfires and other potentially devastating climate events.

‘He didn’t do anything’: Mel Gibson’s despair turns to anger

Mel Gibson’s home has been under threat, and he would be “surprised” if it’s still there. Now he’s lashed out at mismanagement and pointed the finger.

Inside the $2.17 trillion battle to make our homes smarter

Product launches took a back seat to a bolder narrative from big name brands at the world’s biggest consumer electronics show in Las Vegas this year.

My wife’s quitting her job to be an influencer – it will ruin us

A devoted husband has opened up about his wife’s career choice amid fears it could ruin them.

‘Sh**, shut up’: TV star’s fight with ex aired

Real estate star Christina Haack’s break up is playing out on air amid her ex blocking a $7 million deal in a bitter divorce battle.

‘In the trenches’: Family’s $100k IVF success against all odds

A Queensland ex-Army couple who went through 11 gruelling rounds of IVF worth $100k have shared the emotional rollercoaster that was four years of their lives.