Push for corruption probe over PM’s f reebies

Email Anthony Albanese is under pressure to refer himself to the nation’s corruption watchdog after he did not rule out personally soliciting flight upgrades from former Qantas chief Alan Joyce.

View in browser 30th October 2024

AM Edition Push for corruption probe over PM’s freebies Anthony Albanese is under pressure to refer himself to the nation’s corruption watchdog after he did not rule out personally soliciting flight upgrades from former Qantas chief Ala... READ MORE   Friends in high places: Albanese and Alan Joyce through the ages Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and former Qantas chief Alan Joyce go way back. See the pictures of their years-long relationship. READ MORE   Ministers gifted Qantas upgrades after blocking rival airline The seven Labor Ministers and Assistant Ministers were given the Qantas upgrades after the Albanese Government decided to stop Qatar from expanding into Australia. READ MORE   ABC’s $1.1b taxpayer cash splash as audience drops The ABC received record injections of more than $1.1 billion in taxpayer funds in the last year – while its total audience dropped dramatically. Read where your cash is going. READ MORE   Golden Eagle barrier draw: Japanese favourite draws 17 The barrier draw has been conducted for the 20 runners that will face the starter in Saturday’s $10 million Golden Eagle at Rosehill. READ MORE   Trump faces heart of ‘garbage island’, Kamala evokes Capitol Riot Donald Trump jumps into the firestorm of a Puerto Rican neighbourhood in the election’s most important battleground state, as Kamala Harris returns to the scene of January 6. READ MORE   Booze ban to home gym: Inside Mitchell’s shock transformation Latrell Mitchell has ripped out his private bar, built a personal home gym and undergone a dramatic personal transformation ahead of the 2025 season, all in a bid to save his NRL c... READ MORE   Hezbollah names new leader, wild scenes in Israeli parliament Israel’s parliament descended into chaos with a fight between politicians, as Hezbollah named a new leader. Watch video. READ MORE   Billionaire’s ex-lover breaks silence A Sydney wellness entrepreneur says she is ‘all about the future’ after appearing in public for the first time since her legal fight with billionaire businessman Richard White was ... READ MORE   Danger zone: Clubs sweat on stars as November 1 approaches The countdown to the NRL transfer window is on and a host of clubs are sweating to keep some of their biggest stars away from rivals. We reveal how much danger every squad is in ah... READ MORE   Jailed paedophile cult leader set for early release after legal twist William ‘Little Pebble’ Kamm could walk out of a Sydney prison two months ahead of schedule next year after a legal technicality saw an adjustment in his most recent jail sentence.... READ MORE   10 NDIS providers hit with biggest fines amid hundreds of complaints The number of complaints and reportable incidents about the NDIS were up 78 per cent, compared with the previous 12 months. See which providers got the biggest fines. READ MORE   Terror charge for man who allegedly stabbed little girls The baby-faced teen who allegedly stabbed three little girls to death at a Taylor Swift dance class in England now faces a terrorism charge after police made a disturbing find at h... READ MORE   ‘Absolutely speechless’: Family shocked after memorial for 12yo schoolgirl removed The mother of schoolgirl Charlotte O’Brien, who died by suicide last month, says she is ‘flabbergasted and lost for words’ after a memorial paying tribute to her 12-year-old girl w... READ MORE   Public won’t cop heavy-handed response again The lockdowns, restrictions and mandates from Australia’s political leaders and health experts during the Covid-19 pandemic badly damaged the public’s trust, a major review has fou... READ MORE   Electrical contractors forced to stop school safety upgrades There are electric shock fears as contractors in charge of upgrading NSW primary and high school switchboards say they have been told there is not enough money to continue the roll... READ MORE   Aussie TV star marries in secret ceremony A popular Aussie TV presenter has married his long-term partner in a secret ceremony in rural NSW. READ MORE   Golden Eagle’s international standing growing by the year The four-pronged international attack on the $10m Golden Eagle is another glowing endorsement on the growing success of the 1500m feature. READ MORE   ‘Plunged into darkness’: Power company faces $90m fine Transgrid has been accused of being “in breach of their contract” to supply power to Broken Hill residents — and could cop a multi million-dollar fine for it. READ MORE   Fiery scenes in high society case before jury discharged A high society lawyer has clashed with defence counsel in court over claims of a toxic culture in her wealthy family. READ MORE   Business studies students smash ‘easier than expected’ HSC exam Year 12 business studies students have walked out of their exam rooms with their heads held high after a HSC paper that offered few surprises for well-prepared pupils. Here’s how i... READ MORE   Boy from the bush is back in town He may be a country music legend but Lee Kernaghan has an enduring affection for Sydney. Find out why the Harbour City means so much to him. READ MORE   Ukraine says North Korea, Russia ”internationalised” war Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned the war has become “internationalised, extending beyond two countries” after North Korean troops deployed to Russia. READ MORE   Never miss a moment with the 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. READ MORE   Diddy’s gross checklist for ‘freak off’ party girls revealed Sean “Diddy” Combs had a very particular list of requirements when it came to the kind of vulnerable young women he wanted to attend his “freak off” parties. READ MORE   ‘Freakiest thing’ washes up on beach – would you eat it? It’s the weird creature of the deep few locals report seeing and has sparked plenty of conversation, but it turns out it’s not that uncommon. See the incredible photos. READ MORE   Mimi caught in lies as Block flirting scandal intensifies The flirting scandal that has derailed Kylie and Brad’s marriage has many asking questions about Mimi, as she is caught in multiple lies over other issues on site. READ MORE   Jamie: ‘Lots of my heroes were so  horrible to me’ In a brutally frank interview, Naked Chef Jamie Oliver opens up on 25 years in the public eye and all the people who tried to destroy him on his journey to fame and success. READ MORE   Kyrgios reveals ‘insane’ conspiracy theory Nick Kyrgios is almost ready to make a full return from injury – but the controversial star is making headlines for different reasons, including peddling some wild conspiracy theor... READ MORE   Mum’s advice to stop parents from burning out “If only everyone applied this, kids would be lovable!” READ MORE   Stage set for Coldplay to honour Warnie as mega tour kicks off Coldplay frontman Chris Martin is expected to pay tribute to the late spin king Shane Warne in song when the megastars perform their hits at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium. READ MORE   Huge reveal: First look at Kia’s Aussie ute The new Kia Tasman dual-cab ute is ready to tackle the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger – as long as you can handle its looks. READ MORE   Bradley Cooper, ex’s secret love nest exposed Bradley Cooper has been the owner of some of the country’s most enviable homes but this NYC apartment may well have started his multimillion-dollar journey. READ MORE   Iconic ‘pen licence’ gets 2024 upgrade Students aged four to nine will have access to a new course that’s been likened to a “pen licence for the online world”. READ MORE   We renovated our kitchen for just $800 - and saved $27k After being quoted more than $27,000 to renovate her dated kitchen, a woman has transformed it for a fraction of the price. HOW SHE DID IT READ MORE   ‘A step forward’: Expert says William, Harry could end feud Royal biographer Hugo Vickers says Prince William publicly mentioning his brother Prince Harry for the first time in six years means there is ‘a chance of a reconciliation’. READ MORE   Man’s supermarket checkout act divides While some parents thought the Halloween-inspired gesture was “harmless”, others claimed it was “creepy”. READ MORE   ‘Enough’: Why Paul Kelly is OK with ‘stopping’ While the Australian musician already has half of his 30th album in the can, the 69-year-old reckons he’s “slowing down” when it comes to adding to his enviable catalogue. READ MORE   MAGA family: How Melania became Trump’s election enigma Melania Trump has always had one foot in and one out of her husband’s political ambitions. See who in the MAGA Family could define the contours of the next Oval Office. READ MORE   Shows you don’t want to miss this week It’s a bumper week for music documentaries with The Boss and two of Australia’s finest, plus get the verdict on Oscar-winner Kathy Bates’ Matlock reboot. READ MORE   Never before heard Liam Payne song emerges Liam Payne fans will get to hear his voice again with the surprise release of a song in tribute to the former One Direction star. READ MORE   Street war erupts after neighbour's Halloween note "What kind of low life thinks they can tell people what to do in their yard?" READ MORE   ‘Screw you’: Comedian’s biting response Australian comedian Kitty Flanagan has hit back at a radio host after she was asked a question about her new TV series. READ MORE   ’It was awful’: Wedding stress trumps grand final for football star With four A-League grand finals under her belt, Sydney FC captain Natalie Tobin is no stranger to stress. But she says the pressure of organising a wedding topped them all. READ MORE   Newsletters Today's Paper +Rewards Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Sent by The Daily Telegraph, 2 Holt Street Surry Hills, NSW 2010 Australia.