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6th December 2024

Breaking News Alert

Man dead after yachts collide on Sydney Harbour

A man is dead after sustaining severe chest injuries when two yachts collided in Sydney Harbour on Friday afternoon. Here is what we know.

Two incidents prompted reporter to sue Nine for sex discrimination

A Channel 9 reporter is suing the Nine Network in the Federal Court after filing a human rights sexual discrimination complaint, which is believed to be over her treatment while pr...

Sydney on high alert after Melbourne synagogue attack

Premier Chris Minns has blasted the Melbourne synagogue attack as “as an act of terrorism”, while a former treasurer has launched a scathing attack on the Albanese government.

1 per cent interest: Greens bold plan to tank Big Banks

The Greens have revealed a bold plan to tackle Australia’s big four banks ahead of the next federal election.

Love conquers all: The political power duos crossing party lines

Love and friendship have blossomed between people whose politics don’t always mix. These are some of the unlikely duos in Aussie politics.

TV, radio move: Stars to broadcast from western Sydney

The ABC’s top TV and radio talent are moving to western Sydney, with the first bulletin to be broadcast this weekend. See who is moving.

Man charged over Central Coast legal bombings

A man was due to be sentenced in Gosford District Court on Friday, but instead he was arrested and charged in relation to two bombings outside law buildings in the city’s CBD 24 ho...

Bianca’s sad goodbye from her beloved dog

The Jones’ family dog Zara joined mourners to say their final goodbyes to Bianca. There wasn’t a dry eye, as they heard words from her father Mark, mother Michelle and brother Lach...

Ex-Lib leader’s coke ‘King’ son walks free

The son of NSW’s first Liberal leader Kerry Chikarovski has walked free after being sentenced for supplying drugs on the dark web under the name ‘AusCokeKing’ in exchange for cr...

Numbers seductive as former brothel to go under hammer

Possibly Sydney’s hottest property investment – which previously brought in $6000 a week – is set to go off with a bang. But there is a catch.

Lights out! Play stops as Adelaide Oval descends into darkness

Nathan McSweeney and Marnus Labuschagne were battling their way through a difficult night sessions – then the lights went out in remarkable scenes. Follow all the action live.

Antisemitism reaches crisis point under Albanese

The fire-bombing of a busy synagogue is heart-wrenching and deeply shocking and proof we are experiencing an unprecedented rise in antisemitism on Albanese’s watch, writes Sharri M...

Missed burn-off targets leave Sydney’s fringes a tinderbox

Fire fighters fear Sydney’s outskirts are in the firing line this summer. Drying fuel loads mean areas around he Royal National Park, Ku-ring-gai Chase and the Blue Mountains are o...

Real estate agent arrested as cops swoop in ‘crime gang’ raids

A Dulwich Hill real estate agent has been arrested in sweeping raids targeting alleged criminal activity by Comanchero bikie associates, following a failed barbershop assassination...

Roosters bounce back from Hunt failure to land NSW No.9

The Sydney Roosters wasted no time bouncing back from their failure to sign Ben Hunt, blowing North Queensland out of the water with their pursuit of Reece Robson. Elsewhere, the S...

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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.

Aus adult model’s ‘dust up’ amid $7m brag

Australia’s most famous teenage OnlyFans star has been sensationally charged by police just months after a huge $7 million brag.

‘It broke my heart’: The moment that devastated Bindi Irwin

Wildlife warrior Bindi Irwin has opened up about her crippling health struggles and revealed the moment that ‘broke’ her. She’s also called for kindness when asking women about hav...

Car giant burns billions in China failure

This automotive titan faces a massive financial setback as it fails to fire in the world’s largest car market.

Tributes flow for Maggie Tabberer

Tributes are flowing for the Australian fashion icon Maggie Tabberer, who has died aged 87.

‘Pray’: Expert’s horror advice for Aussies

Experts normally have sound advice for struggling Aussies. This one threw all that out the window ahead of the RBA’s next rates decision.

It’s been eight years. Why hasn’t my boyfriend popped the question?

My boyfriend hasn’t proposed to me and we have been together for eight years. Should I give him a deadline, or just cut my losses and leave now.

Meghan rocks $20k look, Harry spills on ‘divorce’ claims

Meghan Markle dazzled during a solo appearance at an LA event, as Prince Harry addressed split rumours plaguing the couple.

Surprise contender in Car of the Year finalists

Automotive industry upheaval in 2024 has been unprecedented. The finalists for Car of the Year are no exception. Vote in our poll.

Enough power for 400 years – the outback answer to our gas crisis

Aussie households could be forced to pay more for dirtier gas drilled overseas despite a giant outback deposit having enough reserve to power our nation for four centuries.

Woman told she’s too young dealt devastating diagnosis

This 28-year-old single mum’s Christmas plans have been ruined after she was dealt a devastating diagnosis she never expected.

Big change for Aussies travelling to European hotspot

Holidaying in one of Europe’s most-visited countries just got significantly complicated with extra red tape, and organised criminals to blame. See how it affects Australians.

Bricks and torture: Energy crunch driving up building costs

As a gas supply shock looms, Australia’s No.1 home builder Metricon has revealed escalating energy bills are ‘significantly driving up’ production budgets and material expenses.

Aussie crypto millionaires’ secret money stash

They have all made millions in cryptocurrency and it appears they are stashing their profits in the same secret area.

Aussie fury over big change to home power

Australians are fuming over a controversial Big Brother move that could see households lose total control over powering items - including aircons - in their homes. Have your say an...

Nicole makes rare public appearance with daughter

Nicole Kidman has stepped out with her youngest daughter, 13-year-old Faith Margaret, at a glitzy event in Beverly Hills.

Prince Harry‘s surprise reaction to social media ban

The Duke of Sussex has weighed in on social media bans after Australia’s landmark legislation, as he revealed why he’ll never leave the US.

Huge AI washer, dryer even takes a phone call

It’s the AI powered washing machine and dryer that will take a phone call, turn your TV off and even automatically open its door so your clothes don’t get smelly. But it comes with...

Portelli slammed: Block is dud investment

Experts have weighed in on Adrian Portelli’s controversial Phillip Island Block gamble with a united response to whether winners should take the cash or homes.

Australia’s unexpected new voice of cricket

If you think you’ve heard it all, you haven’t until you listen to the new voice of the summer of cricket. Welcome to Crash AI, Robert Craddock as you’ve never heard him before.

Taylor Swift tops Spotify charts as Christmas plans revealed

Taylor Swift has dominated the Spotify streaming charts, as she takes her relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce to the next stage for the festive season.

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Do not use: Customers warned off wedding photographer

The fair trading watchdog has urged the public not to deal with a wedding photography company, which promises to capture the “breathtaking essence of your love story”.

‘Imminent threat’: Heritage campaign could avert development

An urgent campaign to secure national heritage listing for three Sydney colonial landmarks, threatened by a colossal unit complex, could thwart a developer's plans to construct alm...

‘Pain never fades’: Cold case reward skyrockets ahead of anniversary

The reward for information about a suspected mistaken identity murder, in Sydney’s west, has increased to $500,000 on the eve of the 21st anniversary of the victim’s death.

‘Cowboy company’ fined thousands for water pollution

A furious magistrate has lambasted a construction business after it admitted polluting a local water system, saying suburban Sydney is “tired of cowboy companies”.

‘Monumental day’: $100m private hospital opens in Sydney

A new $100m, 85-bed “acute care” private hospital on the northern beaches is now open. See what it means for your healthcare.

Machete, ‘zombie knife’ allegedly found on suspected brawler

One of the men charged over an early morning western Sydney brawl was allegedly found with multiple knives when he was arrested following a foot pursuit.

Man’s body found in carpark near preschool

Police are investigating after officers found a man’s body inside a car near a preschool in Sydney's west.

‘Bunch of rogues’: Security boss jailed over railway bridge bribe

A former security company boss has been jailed after aiding the bribery of a tax official on a Sydney bridge, as part of a bid to make an audit of a subcontractor’s business “go aw...

Watchdog finds former council worker corrupt over $208k benefits

A former southwest Sydney council project manager received a six-figure sum in benefits from his close friend, whose company reaped millions after being favoured in what the corrup...

‘Beacon of hope’: Children’s charity celebrates century of care

A charity based in a beachside Sydney suburb has been looking after the health of tens of thousands of youngsters from the bush for 100 years – and it’s still going strong. See the...

‘Silly conspiracy theory stuff’: Push to ban Covid jabs in east

A deputy mayor from Sydney’s east has apologised for dismissing a petition, calling for the immediate suspension of two Covid vaccines, as “silly conspiracy theory stuff”.

Shake-up for senior campus in major school expansion

A seniors-only campus will begin welcoming students from junior grades in a significant shake-up for high schools on the northern beaches.

$40m affordable housing boost for Sydney’s southwest

Affordable housing stock in southwest Sydney is set for a major boost with plans to transform paddocks into a thriving, multimillion-dollar residential hub in a rapidly growing sub...

New details of how school principal allegedly embezzled $1.4m

Court documents have revealed new details of how a Sydney school principal and his brother-in-law allegedly defrauded the Department of Education of $1.4m.

Crypto seized as man arrested over $80m dark web drug ring

Police have seized nearly $900,000 worth of cryptocurrency and arrested a man accused of laundering money for an $80m dark web drug ring.

Green, grey and black ‘alien poo’ returns to Sydney beaches

Less than two months after black tar-like balls shut down beaches across the eastern suburbs, strange debris described as “alien poo” has washed up on a Sydney beach with tests inv...

‘We can win’: Dutton confident Libs can beat beaches ‘teals’

During a surprise visit to a former blue ribbon stronghold in Sydney, federal Opposition leader Peter Dutton predicted two Liberal candidates and “champions” would beat the “teals”...

‘Deep family fraud’: Principal arrested over alleged $1.4m scam

A Sydney school principal and his brother-in-law are behind bars on remand after allegedly pocketing cash intended for maintenance work.