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15th January 2025

PM Edition

Live: Grim Sydney trains announcement during afternoon chaos

Sydneysiders are set to face a headache of a commute home this afternoon after union action caused chaos across the rail network. Follow our blog for live updates.

1000 services cancelled: Sydney’s hellish trip home

Transport Minister Jo Haylen has revealed more than 1000 services will be cancelled before the end of the day as the true scale of industrial bans begins to come clear.

‘People support us’: Union boss’ outrageous comment debunked

Rail, Tram and Bus Union NSW secretary Toby Warnes says train workers have experienced an “outpouring of support ... from across society” for their industrial action. The Daily Tel...

‘Intolerable’: Neighbours fear ‘sports car mayhem’ at top school

An exclusive Sydney boys school’s plan to drive up its student headcount by more than 25 per cent has sparked a traffic battle with neighbours who fear pupils will clog streets wit...

Legendary Sydney cop who arrested Neddy Smith dies at 75

He took armed robber Neddy Smith’s freedom, gun, and dignity with a revealing mugshot when he arrested him. Legendary cop John Davidson — who kept the .357 magnum as his police wea...

Tributes flow for ’gifted’ young sportsman

A beloved Central Coast teen who excelled in a number of sports has been remembered as a “fierce competitor and loyal teammate” in the wake of his shock death. Read the tributes.

Brown’s agent slams club leaks after shopping $900k superstar

Dylan Brown’s management has fired up at NRL clubs, after emails were leaked showing the Eels star is being shopped to Parramatta’s rivals, spruiking a rare “franchise player”. See...

‘Very active storm day’: What to expect from today’s weather

Thunderstorms are predicted to hit the NSW south coast, ACT and Sydney this afternoon and evening, with reports of hail already falling in the lower Blue Mountains. SEE WHAT’S IN S...

‘Not acceptable’: Council bans G-string bikinis

A skimpy swimwear style has been banned at number of public pools – sparking outrage among Aussies: “This is so disgusting.”

‘People here can’t afford it’: Fairfield mayor’s LA fire insurance fury

Aussies battling a cost of living crisis should not be footing the rebuilding bill for Hollywood celebrities who have lost their homes to LA’s wildfires, Fairfield Mayor Frank Carb...

Residents evacuated after roof collapse at southwest Sydney unit block

At least 20 residents have been evacuated from a unit block in southwest Sydney after a roof collapsed.

Wife ban: Indian cricket’s bizarre response to horror Aussie tour

India’s 3-1 series loss to Australia has prompted the BCCI to enforce new guidelines on the amount of time spouses can spend with players. More here.

Australian journo to go on hunger strike in support of former cellmate

Australian journalist Peter Greste is going on a hunger strike to support his former cellmate from his time in an Egyptian prison on trumped up false publishing charges.

Boho meth supplier escapes jail time – again

A kaftan-loving meth supplier who runs a ‘coastal boho chic’ business has been sentenced for her involvement in a Mid-North Coast drug ring – but sashayed out of court in her silks...

LA fires: Experts’ erie warning amid more ‘devil winds’

LA is “not out of the woods yet” with more strong winds forecast, as authorities warn the catastrophic fires could continue to pose a serious threat for weeks. Follow updates.

252 minute delays: Service comms reveal Sydney train mayhem

Internal transport communications seen by the Daily Telegraph show train services completely disintegrated, with delays of over four hours on the T4 eastern suburbs and Illawarra l...

Peaceful pow-wow gone wrong after hippie knife threat

An armed Byron Shire man entered a hippie drum circle and threatened to stab a peace-loving dancer before he was arrested and bit a cop. Here’s how he was dealt with in court.

Build your own: Handmade guns seized in strike force raids

Two people who were allegedly making guns face 130 charges after police uncovered a cache of handmade firearms and stolen goods in raids across the Murray River region.

Surprise Sydney suburbs named as city’s most valuable

These unexpected suburbs are home to Sydney’s most valuable housing markets, with almost 600 suburbs now worth over $1 billion, exclusive data reveals.

‘Parents need certainty’: School kids risk crossfire in rail dispute

Wednesday’s train chaos has already sparked fears schoolchildren could soon be caught in the crossfire in the war between the rail union and state government, as a new deadline loo...

Is this NYE blaze connected to LA fires?

Two photos of LA’s Skull Rock taken days apart could highlight the origin of the deadly wildfires, as officials continue to investigate the source. Here’s what we know so far.

Scrubs, booties, black gloves: Police hunt mystery umbrella man

Clad in blue scrubs, soft booties and black gloves, a devious robber hid beneath an umbrella to avoid detection after raiding a hotel in Sydney’s south.

Loved-up Hugh Jackman passionately kisses girlfriend

Hugh Jackman and his new girlfriend, former co-star Sutton Foster, have been spotted kissing passionately for the first time since their secret relationship was exposed. See the ph...

Wife ban: Indian cricket’s bizarre response to horror Aussie tour

India’s 3-1 series loss to Australia has prompted the BCCI to enforce new guidelines on the amount of time spouses can spend with players. More here.

You should check if you’re carrying a lot of fat here on your body

Top experts say we need to stop using the BMI to diagnose obesity. Instead it’s where you carry the fat that can matter more. While you don’t need to worry so much in some areas, y...

Olympic stunner marries man of her dreams in luxe wedding

Olympian Bree Masters marries her longtime athlete partner in a stunning Gold Coast celebration.

E-bike fury: Families demand change after kids hospitalised

Families of two young boys seriously hurt by rogue e-bike riders on the Gold Coast are demanding an urgent review of legislation after opening up about the trauma they suffered.

Stupid signs of our times: Sure you’re not pregnant, boys?

We used to rely on common sense to stay safe but that’s been replaced by stupid, offensive and expensive visual pollution, writes Jess Adamson.

‘Burn it’: Nissan slammed over dud move

The global carmaker thought they’d brought a classic into the modern era but fans slammed them for doing the unthinkable.

Suddenly, the haters are losing the Australia Day fight and that’s great

At a time Australians have are increasingly being pitted against each other over everything from housing to the Middle East any sort of societal glue is not just welcome … it’s des...

Eco warrior DiCaprio slammed for fleeing fires on private jet

Oscar-winning actor and climate change activist Leonardo DiCaprio has faced backlash after he used a private jet to flee the wildfires in Los Angeles.

TV news crew saves couple’s dogs before LA home destroyed

A Los Angeles couple reached out to a team of reporters asking them to break into their house before it burned down and save their three dogs. See the video.

Influencer’s staggering budget - even in a ‘no spend’ month

An Australian influencer has stunned her followers by revealing her usual monthly spend amid plans to introduce a strict budget.

Loved-up Hugh Jackman passionately kisses girlfriend

Hugh Jackman and his new girlfriend, former co-star Sutton Foster, have been spotted kissing passionately for the first time since their secret relationship was exposed. See the ph...

‘Greatest thing I’ve done’: Ash Barty opens up on mum life

With her second child due this year, former tennis star Ash Barty opens up about life as a mum.

Wild images reveal Aussie landslide horror

The Aussie home wiped out in a freak landslide was bought just two years ago. Dramatic images show how it all went wrong.

‘It’s a relief’: Princess Catherine confirms she is in remission

A glowing Princess Catherine has confirmed her cancer is in remission as she visited patients at the same hospital where she received cancer treatment. See the photos.

‘We must get off this place’: Batty’s horror on croc-infested island

One of the more random jobs I did while running a television production company in Alice Springs was organise a fashion shoot for a major German fashion label, in January 1993. ...

‘SCAM!’: Family’s anger over fake tribute for shark attack victim

An unverified social media “tribute” page dedicated to Lance Appleby has popped up a day after his memorial.

‘16 items for under $10’: Back to School deal as cheap as 10c

As budget-conscious Aussie parents seek bargains during this year’s back to school shop, big retailers battle over low prices on popular items. See some of the deals and how they c...

Parents celebrate ‘one-in-a-million’ birth of identical triplets

A set of identical triplets welcomed into the world last week are believed to be the first such “multiples” born in Tasmania in more than 50 years.

Why airfares will stay higher for longer

Two major developments are ruling out any chance of airfares coming down in 2025 and beyond.

What really happens to home values in fires, floods

Thinking of buying a home in areas at risk of bushfires or floods? Our property experts reveal what really happens to the value of affected properties if disaster strikes.