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1st November 2024

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PM has a massive sook about flight perks scrutiny

Anthony Albanese has told his colleagues he has been unfairly scrutinised by the media over his Qantas flight upgrades and claimed the furore would soon die down.

‘Private Plane Peter’: Labor slams Dutton over chartered flights

It has been revealed the Opposition Leader charged taxpayers more than $220,000 for chartered plane journeys in just six months.

Political requests for upgrades ‘a daily event’, insiders claim

Travel executives are the least surprised by claims high-ranking politicians including the Prime Minister sought airline upgrades, saying elected officials are not backward about a...

Urban bloodshed: Sydney’s endless cycle of murder and revenge

Kill or be killed is the creed in the struggle for supremacy of Sydney’s underworld. Will a city’s apparent vengeful appetite for bloodlust ever be sated? Our interactive reveals a...

Water bills to jump 50 per cent amid population explosion

Sydney Water argues that it needs to spend $26 billion to safeguard water supply from unprecedented growth — and consumers will pay for it.

Bulldogs sack Addo-Carr after drug saga

Josh Addo-Carr has played his last game for the Bulldogs after being sacked by the club following a meeting with the Canterbury board, leaving the winger’s NRL future in limbo.

Two police dogs found dead in cop vehicle

An investigation is under way after two NSW Police dogs were found dead in a police vehicle in Sydney’s south on Thursday.

The ferry best way to cruise into the Golden Eagle

Sydney racegoers will arrive in style to the Golden Eagle at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, with regular, free ferries scheduled for punters.

Home prices tumble in parts of Sydney, surge in others

Sydney’s housing market has fragmented after a record bump in listings, with prices falling in two major regions while soaring elsewhere.

$950k sticking point in clubs’ battle for Hunt signature

Ben Hunt’s release had rival clubs dissecting their rosters and salary caps to determine if they could make a play for him. However, it’s unlikely they’ll be securing the former Dr...

Australian Idol hunting for new record label

Sony Music Australia has been on board with Australian Idol since the format launched in 2003. The reality singing show is now on the hunt for a new label. Here is what you need to...

‘Bulls**t’: Qantas insider’s bombshell claim

Anthony Albanese’s denial he sought flight upgrades has been described as “bulls**t” by a Qantas insider, who made a shocking claim.

Sam Dastyari hit with super fund ban

The tax office has banned former NSW Labor senator Sam Dastyari from running a super fund after being found to have breached the Superannuation Act.

Power back on in Broken Hill after 10-day wait

Powerless for more than a week, residents of the far-west NSW city of Broken Hill finally have the lights back on after struggling to survive with constant electricity outages sinc...

‘Like a tsunami’: Walls of water rip through Spanish towns

Residents watched on in horror as two-metre high waves of water and mud cascaded through villages and towns in Spain, sweeping aside cars and leaving dozens dead. See video, photos...

‘It’s a virus’: Boris Johnson on ‘pro-Hamas’ protesters, AUKUS and nuclear power

On the eve of his Australian visit, former British PM Boris Johnson slams protests ‘supporting Hamas’ as ‘anti-Semitism’. And he has some choice words about AUKUS and nuclear techn...

‘I’m doing this for her’: Crucial role Leila played in Walsh deal

She’s the adorable little pocket rocket who played the biggest role in Reece Walsh’s decision to ink the richest deal in Broncos history. Now committed to Brisbane, Walsh reveals t...

Trio jailed over $5m NDIS and tax office rip-off

A husband and wife team, along with a French national, have been ordered to pay compensation they were jailed for their involvement in a sophisticated Commonwealth fraud case.

‘Accessible but challenging’: Could you pass the 2024 Legal Studies exam?

Fort Street High School is the alma mater of dozens of NSW’s most high-profile judges and silks, but even the Class of 2024 found some of this year’s HSC legal studies questions tr...

Adell’s boots were made for ridin’ … and the stage

She’s often mistaken as a pop or hip-hop star, but Tanner Adell is a true country singer at heart … with a little bit of LA actor/model on the side.

Developer claimed weed crops were a ‘gardening project’

A property developer with links to an outlaw motorcycle gang claimed he was “experimenting” with a “gardening project” after being caught with the best part of 100 cannabis plants....

‘Stop crying’: Refugee charged with aggravated rape of teen

Police allege commercial painter Kaz Shwan raped an 18-year-old woman after meeting her at a popular Sydney nightclub.

No smoke, no fire as Minns nixes dope hopes

He may have argued five years ago that cannabis should be legalised, but today Premier Chris Minns is adamant it will not happen in NSW before voters have their say, writes James O...

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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.

Harry’s secret Meghan message

During a virtual call with NATO’s Military Committee from his California home, Prince Harry showed a rare and unexpected glimpse into his private family life.

Dangerous ‘invasion’ hits major city beach

Another famous Sydney beach has been hit with a dangerous ‘invasion’, just days after Coogee Beach was shut down by mysterious black tarballs.

Has next victim of Block flirt scandal been exposed?

The Block has endured the most explosive week in the show’s history. And it isn’t even close to being over.

Surprising car leads prestige sales

This sensible SUV outguns Europe’s finest prestige brands to lead Australian luxury car sales.

My life as a nun: ‘I had more freedom than at home’

An Adelaide nun-turned health entrepreneur and mum of three shares what life wearing a habit was like and why ultimately a vow of ‘poverty, chastity and obedience’ wasn...

Letting your kids do this doesn’t make you a bad parent

Parenting can be tough but it’s time we cut ourselves some slack over one aspect.

Inside Australia’s most haunted place

This is why I went inside Australia’s most haunted building, in a location once branded “the maddest in the world”.

Looming ‘threat’ if RBA fails to act

New inflation figures could change the outlook for interest rates, but the RBA has also been warned there could be a new issue for the housing market if a cut doesn’t come soon.

Inspiring story of the girl born without eyes

Tanya Shadbolt was facing a miserable life until one man’s split-second decision changed it all. Read of his family’s incredible devotion.

Vapes, weed, grog: Social media has a lot to answer for

Illegal and banned substances are become more and more common thanks to an alarming social media trend.

Watch the moment lifeless man yanked from burning wreckage

I was hit by a car going 170km/h and survived. No doubt about it, I should probably be dead. But after I was left unconscious, burning, trapped and helpless, something incredible h...

Hollywood stars who moved in Diddy’s circles

Diddy was the enthusiastic music mogul whose “White Parties” were legendary in Hollywood. Take a look at the celebrities who once called him a friend.

Brave young star’s promise after horror golf ball injury

Rising Australian golf star Jeff Guan had the world at his feet. But after making his PGA tour debut, tragedy struck. And now he faces months of rehabilitation before he can think ...

Could soft fitness be your workout game-changer?

Time to rethink your workout

Influencer explains why he took bracelet in Bali

A Bondi fitness influencer boasting more than one million Instagram followers claims it was an honest mistake when he was caught leaving a Bali shop without initially paying for a ...

Pregnant women, stop doing this everyday act

Pregnant women are being dangerously impacted – all in a bid to get a ‘perfect bump’.

How Albo helped Brett Lee revive his rock star dreams

The cricket great opens up on how a sick friend and a little assistance from the Prime Minister helped bring back his side hustle rock band, Six and Out.

Shopper 'disgusted' over Cotton On swimwear for girls

Not everyone saw the problem with the designs. Would you put your little girl in them?

My first thought was ‘am I going to die?’

Saskia Rogers was only 17 when she got shocking news. She opens up on her journey.

‘Bro that is huge’: Police officer’s Halloween scare

In a recent encounter that’s sure to send shivers down your spine, Cairns police were searching a vehicle when they came face-to-face with a suspect of the eight-legged kind....