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13th December 2024

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2GB host quits live on air: ‘Time is right’

The changes at 2GB changes continue with Drive host Chris O’Keefe quitting live on air … effective from 6pm.

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How bizarre carnivore diet has Cleary ahead of schedule

Panthers star halfback Nathan Cleary says he’s ahead of schedule in his recovery from shoulder surgery, making an early return to training thanks to a breakfast not many could stom...

’It’s not goodbye, it’s see ya later’: ABC star says farewell for now

A popular ABC radio presenter has surprised listeners by returning to the airwaves for a final time.

‘End of an era’: Teary scenes as star retires

The family of Australian radio star Ray Hadley has gathered in the studio to celebrate his final day on air in an emotional moment.

‘It will get worse’: Dutton’s appeal to Aussies on nuclear cost

In his first public comments on his nuclear energy vision, Peter Dutton has made a direct appeal to businesses and families.

Shock vision shows historic NSW pub destroyed by fire

Shocking footage has captured an “iconic” pub, formerly owned by one of Sydney’s most prominent lawyers, engulfed in flames, leaving the venue completely destroyed.

Sydney’s priciest park benches just got more expensive

Swim for free, pay to sit down. That’s how it works at a recently opened southwest Sydney attraction ... but not for much longer.

PNG poaching raid: Every NRL club’s potential targets

With just 40 players signed from 2028 onwards, a host of NRL stars could hit free agency in time for PNG’s entry into the premiership. See the players at every club who could be po...

Footage captures moment Adass synagogue set on fire

CCTV footage salvaged from inside the Adass Israel Synagogue in Ripponlea captured the moment arsonists set the building alight.

NRL braces for WWIII over expansion, TAB’s historic PNG call

The NRL will be hard pressed to juggle the desire for expansion teams to be competitive with the demands from legacy teams regarding poaching, while the TAB has revealed a record p...

Alleged nursing home rapist’s charges upgraded to murder

After months of waiting for the results of “microbiology testing”, police have upgraded the charges against a man accused of breaking into a nursing home and raping an elderly woma...

‘Fantastic Boland’ dropped as Aussies prepare for Gabba bouncer barrage

Aussie captain Pat Cummins says his team preparing to go down the short-ball route that devastated India in Adelaide as Josh Hazlewood returns to the side.

‘Should pay’: Albo’s tech company ultimatum

Tech giants will face hefty penalties if they don’t pay Australian media companies for news under a revised media bargaining code – with the Prime Minister saying they “should pay ...

Epic inflation fight ‘far from over’

The nation’s biggest poll of business leaders comes with a pointed warning for both sides of politics heading into an election year.

The wedding scammer: Anatomy of an alleged internet scam

Balram Tammineni came to start a new life in Australia. Police allege he turned on the country that welcomed him, launching an online scam that sought to steal money from everyday ...

‘It’s done’: Killer’s mate walks free after SMS about fatal stabbing

A man who received a text message saying “it’s done” after murderer Rayne Aylward fatally stabbed Casino teen Ned Gronow has walked free after his charge was quietly withdrawn in c...

Man dubbed ‘the cleaner’ learns fate for dumping body in creek

A former aviation business operator dubbed ‘the cleaner’, who disposed of a dead body by stuffing it into a metal cabinet and dumping it in a creek for “some easy money”, has been ...

New native animal hospital will help protect our unique wildlife

The Hills Wildlife Sanctuary needs your help to build a new wildlife hospital where people can take injured native animals to receive specialist care.

Inmate charged over partner’s brutal murder in outback town

Detectives investigating the brutal death of a mother-of-two in an outback town have charged her partner with murder after receiving results from an autopsy and forensic testing of...

‘Burn the place down’: Crazy reason customer set car dealership ablaze

A car dealership’s refusal to provide a free service led a hammer-wielding pensioner to unleash on staff, smashing petrol-filled wine bottles and igniting a fire during the frighte...

Gabba walkout another torpedo for stadium’s gloomy future

The decision by two fast bowlers to quit training mid-session and head across town to another venue highlights why the Gabba’s role in cricket appears to be coming to an end.

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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.

‘The real embassy’: Inside Andy Lee’s New York pub

Old Mates is bringing something new to Manhattan: an Aussie pub with footy on the TV, a “sticky carpet lounge” and the city’s coldest beer. But will it be a parma or a parmi? Watch...

‘It’s so much more work than you think’: Elsa Pataky on her marriage to Chris Hemsworth

Elsa Pataky has opened up about the secret to her happy marriage, why she prioritises motherhood and the one non-negotiable request she had before she moved to Australia.

Nissan makes huge move to halt collapse

Besieged global carmaker Nissan just made a huge call in its bid to survive beyond the next 12 months.

How Aussie sport star turned a passion project into $1m idea

She’s the Mavericks’ fearless leader but off the court Amy Parmenter’s impact spreads far and wide. Here’s how she turned a passion project into a million dollars for cancer resear...

Bizarre moment driver rear-ends car, falls over

Dashcam has caught the moment a driver rear-ends another car on a busy Adelaide road, forgets his handbrake, and then falls over.

Chinese spy linked to Prince Andrew banned from UK

The Duke of York has faced intense scrutiny over his ties to a suspected Chinese spy, who became a “close confidante” of the royal and even attended his birthday party.

TV host’s tearful send-off after 15 years

Tributes have poured in for outgoing ABC News Breakfast host Michael Rowland during his final show after almost 15 years on the job.

‘I thought I had the ’good’ cancer – then I Googled it’

An Aussie woman has shared her remarkable story of survival and how she beat the odds.

Can’t say ‘no’: Why earnest parenting has lost the plot

“Hurry up” makes kids anxious. “I’m proud of you” is out because it focuses on how adults feel. “stop hitting your sister” is out — ...

‘Deeply personal’: Why Apple says its AI will bring joy to Aussies

Can artificial intelligence really bring us joy? Create emotion? Enhance creativity and be personal, useful, intelligent and contextual? Apple thinks so, but there’s a trade-off.

‘Game changer’: China’s shock car of year win

Our shock 2024 Car of The Year winner isn’t just historic, it’s a wake-up call to a motoring industry that has grown complacent.

Lord of the Rings anime prequel is only for diehard fans

The anime style gives the action punch, but Lord of the Rings prequel The War Of the Rohirrim is too long and talky for all but the most diehard of Tolkien fans, writes Leigh Paats...

We tried this viral trolley to see if it makes shopping easier

The Clax Cart is supposed to be the ultimate product to ensure your shopping trip runs smoothly. But, is it really worth the money?

Meghan looks pretty in pink as she parties without Harry

The Duchess of Sussex celebrated alongside celebrities including Blake Lively– but Prince Harry was nowhere to be seen.

The gap year trend that has Aussie Gen Zs packing their bags

Aggressive recruitment campaigns are targeting rising numbers of Aussie youngsters to put gap years before uni. Find out where they are headed.

Broken Matilda opens up on comeback heartbreak

Matildas midfielder Chloe Logarzo has opened up about what happened in the moments after her heartbreaking concussion in her long awaited return match.

Where Aus home prices plunged $1m in 2024

Suburbs where home values plunged in 2024 have been outed, with one losing more than $1m in a year. And experts have revealed another key red flag to beware of.

Jay-Z slammed for ‘improper’ move to expose rape accuser

Jay-Z’s attempts to unmask the identity of a woman alleging he raped her as a 13-year-old were ‘improper’, according to the accuser’s lawyer.

How to see spectacular meteor shower

A giant meteor shower is set to pass over Australia this weekend, but one thing is threatening our chances of seeing the spectacular shoW.

Whatever you do, don’t do this when you’re Christmas shopping

If you’re one of those people who buy kids toys for Christmas without the batteries included you should be punished, don’t do it, writes Nikki Osborne.

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‘Unhealthy, dangerous’: Litany of defects uncovered in unit complex

A string of defects in a western Sydney unit complex indicate “structural distress” and could lead to “smoke spreading in an uncontrolled manner” if a fire broke out.

‘Burn the place down’: Crazy reason customer set car dealership ablaze

A car dealership’s refusal to provide a free service led a hammer-wielding pensioner to unleash on staff, smashing petrol-filled wine bottles and igniting a fire during the frighte...

Sydney’s priciest park benches just got more expensive

Swim for free, pay to sit down. That’s how it works at a recently opened southwest Sydney attraction ... but not for much longer.

‘Callous, vicious’: Victim of ‘revenge killing’ an ‘innocent party’

A man accused of arranging the cars and loading the gun used in a fatal Sydney shooting and was allegedly an “important cog in the wheel” has appeared in court.

‘Vibrant centre’: First look at plans for tower, public plaza

A developer has declared the planned construction of a commercial tower and public plaza, right across from a Sydney Metro station, will bring “economic benefit” to the community.

‘I wasn’t born a monster’: How therapy is changing mindsets behind bars

For a long time, NSW prisoner “Pete” hated himself. Now, thanks to a first of its kind program he likens to a jigsaw, he realises there’s a reason he used to be “a piece of shit”.

Council’s move to curb ‘grandstanding’, ‘fear mongering’

A plan to give a council general manager more powers to control what lands on the agenda has polarised councillors, with some labelling it “horrendous” and others deeming it a win ...

Driver dead after car crashes into power pole

A woman is dead after a horror crash on a regional road northwest of Sydney. Here is what we know.

‘Extremist’: Labor group calls for Israel to be booted from UN

A grassroots Labor group, in a Sydney electorate with one of the nation’s largest Jewish communities, has called for Israel to be kicked out of the United Nations, in a move Jewish...

Inmate’s escape plan foiled during drug search

An inmate’s attempts to escape were foiled after he knocked over a senior prison guard and fled into a garden area while his cell was searched for secreted contraband.

‘Slap in the face’: Councillor slams confidentiality deed

A Sydney councillor has accused her organisation of holding back information about potential partnerships, as she takes the council to court over a $1.15m Parra “Eels saga”.

Meet the woman who went ‘off the grid’ ... in the city

Laura Ryan is changing the notion of what it means to be off the grid with her ImPossible House project, in which she built a self-sustainable home nestled in the heart of Newtown...

This Sydney Santa festival is one yule enjoy

It may not be a white Christmas here in Australia, but residents across western Sydney can still enjoy the magic of the North Pole at this year’s Santa Spectacular Festival.

Council worker allegedly stabbed in back with scissors

Security guards will escort Liverpool Council employees to their vehicles after a staff member was allegedly stabbed in the back with a pair of scissors inside a carpark.

Court makes call on Aboriginal land claim over private college site

An Aboriginal land council has been granted control of almost 2000sq m of land next to a private community college in Sydney’s south after a long-running stoush over the site.

‘Dog’s breakfast’: Redevelopment of shops greenlit despite backlash

A battle over the future of a north shore town centre has come to a head, with a planning panel approving a multi-storey redevelopment of a shopping centre despite claims of “catas...

Inner city buildings set to house hundreds as green light looms

Hundreds of new apartments are set to be added to Sydney’s inner south, with two buildings planned as part of an affordable housing development recommended for approval.

‘Potentially deadly’: Sydney firebug admits lighting seven blazes

A man who confessed to lighting seven fires, including a “potentially deadly” blaze behind a home, told police he was “depressed” during his crime spree.

Revealed: ‘Smart’ camera plan to tackle anti-Semitism

High-tech CCTV cameras, which purport to be able to automatically detect anti-social behaviour, could be rolled out across Sydney’s east in an attempt to combat a spate of anti-Sem...

‘Up in the air’: Fears Olympic facility will close as govt pulls out

The state government has decided against renewing an agreement to manage a $42m elite sporting facility in Sydney’s southwest, adding to fears the local council will be forced to c...