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19th December 2024

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New Bunnings CCTV revealed as violent thugs attack workers

New Bunnings CCTV has been released as retailers expose the epidemic of violence against their workers in supermarkets, shopping centres and grocery stores. See the video.

‘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.

‘Irritable people’: Retail assaults spark compo fears

Aggression towards retail workers has risen over the past decade, and companies fear a new fallout from Aussie shoppers’ constant aggression.

Karl’s Noosa ‘nightmare’: Missing daughter sparks police search

Karl Stefanovic has had a “frightening” start to his off-screen Christmas break after his youngest daughter Harper went missing, with a police helicopter called in to help find the...

Guantanamo release for Bali bombing mastermind’s lieutenants

Two lieutenants of the accused mastermind of the Bali bombings that killed 88 Australians have been sent to Malaysia from Guantanamo Bay after giving evidence against him.

Labor clings to $275 power pipe dream

Labor is clinging to the delusion it can avoid breaking an election promise to deliver $275 power bill savings, as the federal government reveals an almost $22 billion budget blowo...

HSC rankings: The state’s top school revealed

The HSC results are in, and The Daily Telegraph can reveal the state’s top school. See the full list and who came out on top.

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.

The grinch who will cause $78m NYE trainwreck

The state’s peak business body has estimated how much a union rail strike on New Year’s Eve could cost the economy, with rail union boss Toby Warnes accused of ‘flipping the bird’ ...

Premier’s party pills backflip: Health officials set to test illicit drugs

The testing will start at music festivals from February next year under a 12-month trial after Premier Minns reversed his opposition to the idea.

Russia detains 29-yo allegedly paid $160K to assassinate general

The Kremlin has detained a suspect allegedly promised a massive payday, and a European passport, to plant the scooter bomb that killed a top Russian general in Moscow. Warning: gra...

Nine forced to apologise over on-air blunder

The network was forced to apologise on Wednesday after an embarrassing mistake.

GWS star’s baby joy after heartache

Harry Himmelberg and wife Taylia Sarris have shared pictures of their newborn baby after opening up on their difficult journey to parenthood.

Aussie mum home as shock Fiji cocktail report emerges

An Aussie mum has arrived home from Fiji following an incident at a five-star hotel, as authorities revealed more from toxicology results undertaken after samples of the cocktails ...

Petrol costs to stay high over Christmas holidays

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.

‘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.

Biden breaks silence on mysterious drones amid ‘radioactive’ scare

Joe Biden has finally addressed the mysterious drones swarming the US, as the FBI, the Pentagon, and Homeland Security issue a rare joint statement amid ‘radioactive materials’ the...

Sobering stat: Christmas Day rise in domestic violence, study shows

The holiday period may be a time when many celebrate with their loved ones, but new research shows “there are others who aren’t safe in their own home”, says Premier Chris Minns.

Industry leaders wade into Hugh Marks’ appointment to ABC

Hugh Marks has this week been appointed the new boss of Australia’s public broadcaster. Here, industry leaders and ABC staff discuss the news.

Principal accused of $1.4m fraud suspected of fake graffiti threat

A high school principal accused of defrauding up to $1.4m from the Department of Education is also suspected of entering the school after hours and graffitiing a fake threat agains...

Husband in murdered couple had ‘chronic gambling debts’

The husband of a couple whose bodies were found dumped in a Botany park had racked up a massive gambling debt to a ‘loan shark’ just before their murder.

Five-year ban: Oatlands crash victim family’s Ezra Mam plea

The mother of Oatlands crash victim Veronique Sakr says the lenient sentence given to Ezra Mam “retraumatised me” on what would have been her daughter’s 16th birthday.

Player ratings: Serious questions hang over six Aussie stars

Travis Head and Steve Smith saved Australia with the bat – but huge question marks surround the form, and performance, of half a dozen stars. Every player rated from the Gabba wash...

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‘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.

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 ou...

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.

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.

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.

NT scrambles medicos as nation responds to deadly Vanuatu quake

“One of our most critical Western Pacific deployments in recent times”: Australia has sprung into action to assist its neighbour Vanuatu, with the NT contributing six AUSMAT medico...

Drones or UFOs: You be the judge

The mysterious “New Jersey drones” may have reached Australia, as 349 UFO sightings have been reported in the country so far this year. See the videos and have your say.

Wild EV call for 2025 despite huge falls

The Aussie EV explosion came to a grinding halt in 2024 and a new report has outlined what’s to come.

How ‘last chance’ embryo led to family’s miracle baby

Stephanie and James’ baby dreams looked all but over when IVF left them with a mosaic embryo — one containing both normal and abnormal cells.

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.

From Summer Bay to Hollywood: Aussie actress’s hot new role

Raechelle Banno is gearing up for premieres around the world for her highly anticipated film Better Man, in which she plays the ex-girlfriend of pop superstar Robbie Williams.

Australia’s top 50 female athletes for 2024 revealed - Who’s No.1?

Australia’s sportswomen earned swathes of gold in 2024, but Paris was just the tip of the iceberg for accolades. Do we have the list right? VOTE for your favourites.