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20th December 2024

AM Edition

Inside the Sydney raids smashing Asian drug gangs

A covert police taskforce has blown apart Asian crime syndicates accused of being involved in fire bombings, shootings and violent home invasions across Sydney. See the pictures.

Sydney bloodbath: Asian gangs of the old Wild West

Gangsters of the now defunct 5T openly dealt heroin, brazenly carried guns and machetes on the streets and murdered a NSW MP who dared to speak out against them, recalls Crime Edit...

Named: Everyone arrested in NSW police sting

A covert police task force targeting Asian crime gangs in Sydney has charged dozens of people over the last six months. Here is the list of everyone charged in the police sting.

Minns ministers’ report card: the good, the bad and the invisible

The Minns government gets a B- overall in its end-of-year report, writes

Harbhajan: How I ended my bitter feud with Andrew Symonds

It was one of the ugliest feuds in the history of cricket and while the late Andrew Symonds never forgave the game for the Monkeygate scandal, incredibly he forgave Harbhajan Singh...

First train services cancelled due to strikes, as new court fight looms

Impacts of the impending train strikes action began to be felt by travellers just before 7pm on Thursday, just hours after the government declared it would use all legal means poss...

Kate, William release holiday card amid surprise Christmas move

Prince William and Princess Catherine have released a Christmas card after their “hardest year’ as it was revealed they would not be joining the rest of the royals at a major famil...

Experts slam ‘unhinged’ ALP nuclear scare campaign

Labor is under fire over a ‘dangerous’ video which claimed nuclear power was linked to higher rates of cancer, heart attack and stroke

Michelle Bridges: ‘Men don’t know anything’

The Biggest Loser’s former trainer Michelle Bridges has claimed the show would never be televised these days after revealing one thing most men know nothing about.

How Woolies, Coles workers are fighting back against vile thugs

Woolworths and Coles are stepping up measures to protect their workers against the growing rate of violence in supermarkets. See the video.

New Parramatta light rail finally opens

After five years of construction, testing and delays, the Parramatta light rail service has finally opened.

Tributes for ‘national treasure’ cartoonist Michael Leunig

Melbourne cartoonist Michael Leunig, whose influential career spanned over five decades, has died aged 79, with his loved ones announcing his “pen has run dry, its ink no longer fl...

$600 million development to transform Central Coast ‘eyesore’

More than 500 new apartments will be built on a Central Coast site after developer ALAND was given the green light to transform a long-time eyesore. Read all the details here.

Super funds now control 30pc of Aussie banks

Flows from superannuation net buying have heavily influenced share performance and arguably pushed valuations to extremes, says Morgan Stanley.

Relief as Aussies return from Vanuatu disaster

There were joyous scenes as Australians touched down on home soil after a devastating earthquake struck the south Pacific Ocean nation. See the photos.

Veteran foster carers urge others to open their hearts and homes

Cole and Gina Young have opened their hearts and their homes to 12 vulnerable children since becoming full-time emergency foster carers. Now they’re encouraging others to do the sa...

Australia hit by $50b bomb in global panic

The global economy has been hit hard by a huge call in the US and Australia has been firmly in the firing line.

‘Redacted’ twist in Bulldogs’ court battle with Topine

Canterbury have gained access to medical records of former Bulldog Jackson Topine in a court battle twist. Plus, Sport Confidential reveals the MVPs of the Knights Christmas party.

Aussie duo return to homeland following global success

The surprise stars of Aussie music are back on home soil after an unforgettable 10 month global tour, and they’re not done yet.

Watch: Is this sport’s most brutal injury of the year?

One of world football’s best goalkeeper’s suffered horrific facial injuries in a shocking incident which could end up costing his side dearly in its quest for a Champions League kn...

School ducks ‘tortured’, killed in sick act

Police have launched an investigation after a school’s pet ducks were “tortured” and killed on school grounds in a disturbing act of animal cruelty.

‘Not corrupt conduct’: ICAC clears Minns of Rosehill wrongdoing

A parliamentary committee had accused the premier of being impartial in how a proposal to sell Rosehill Racecourse was handled, but the corruption watchdog said the premier had no ...

Photos show iconic nightclub in the early 2000s

Sirens nightclub in Terrigal was destroyed by fire overnight. We decided to take a look back at some iconic moments from the club that has become a fixture of the Central Coast. Se...

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.

Kate, William release holiday card amid surprise Christmas move

Prince William and Princess Catherine have released a Christmas card after their “hardest year’ as it was revealed they would not be joining the rest of the royals at a major famil...

11 best things to pack for an Aussie road trip

The vastness of Australia seems custom built for exploring on four wheels. Pile the crew into your car and set that GPS. Just be sure you’ve everything you need to keep the k...

How Woolies, Coles workers are fighting back against vile thugs

Woolworths and Coles are stepping up measures to protect their workers against the growing rate of violence in supermarkets. See the video.

British fashion model Twiggy is considered an icon of which decade?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.

Tex Walker’s dad has this advice: ‘You need to talk to someone’

Wayne, the dad of Crows superstar Taylor Walker, can’t forget the day he was diagnosed with cancer. He’s sharing his story to remind other men to take their health seri...

What’s open over Christmas and New Year’s Eve

With the festive season fast approaching, it’s good to know exactly when you can pop to the shops at the last minute and when you can’t.

Michelle Bridges: ‘Men don’t know anything’

The Biggest Loser’s former trainer Michelle Bridges has claimed the show would never be televised these days after revealing one thing most men know nothing about.

The Christmas rush doesn’t give you an excuse to be an a**hole

"I get it, it's hard to find a park, you're in a rush, on a budget, overwhelmed, exhausted..."

Stallone flaunts insane wealth with wild buy

Hollywood icon Sylvester Stallone might have sold his wife’s jewellery in desperation before his career took off but that isn’t a problem now and this purchase proves it.

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.

Seven ways to survive the festive season with toxic relatives

Let’s face it, Christmas can be stressful and seeing family members doesn’t always go to plan. Here are some expert tips on how to cope.

One big problem with Lion King prequel

The animals and action look incredible and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s songs are just fine, but there is something a bit too familiar about Mufasa: The Lion King.

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.

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.

‘Ghost’ caught on camera in haunted hotel

If you don’t believe in ghosts you need to visit Australia’s most haunted property. Your mind will be changed.

‘I had manure all over my face’: Elite college’s ‘torture day’ ritual

A former Seymour College student says she was subjected to a humiliating ritual as part of hazing at the top private school.

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.

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 ...

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...