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4th December 2024

PM Edition

The Sydney public school outperforming private, selective rivals

A mainstream primary school that leapt into the top rankings ahead of academically selective schools and elite private institutions is among NSW’s most improved in this year’s NAPL...

NAPLAN results reveal top schools in NSW

The 2024 NAPLAN results have revealed the top primary and secondary schools, with one selective school getting revenge after losing top spot in HSC results last year.

Are you smarter than a Year 9 student? Take the test

Do you tell your children your were an academic ace back in the day? Here’s your chance to prove it. Take our snap NAPLAN quiz now!

Creepy barefoot intruder breaking into homes as Sydneysiders sleep

A masked, barefoot intruder has been captured creeping through a Sydney home in terrifying CCTV footage as police investigate five chilling nocturnal break-ins in Sydney’s north we...

New details about burger shop owners allegedly killed by son

Fresh details about the future plans of a couple affectionately known to locals a “Ma” and “Pa”, who were found dead in their Western Sydney burger shop have been revealed

Covid-19 origin identified in bombshell US investigation

A two-year probe into Covid-19 has pinpointed the precise location US Congressional investigators believe the pandemic began, leaving China outraged.

87 stitches, 20cm wound: Rugby league icon’s horror cancer ordeal

“Get your arse over here, now.” This was the urgent demand from a leading cancer surgeon that potentially saved the life of one of rugby league’s most iconic characters.

‘No magic solution’ for ’terrible affliction’

Experts have come together to form a plan to address a “pervasive” issue that “touches all parts of our community”.

Aussie model found dead in Bali pool

The heartbroken mother of a Sydney teenager found dead in a pool in Bali says her world has been turned upside down by the loss of her son.

Sydneysiders lose it over Aussie ‘average’

Research has revealed the average Aussie salary and news.com.au hit the not-so-mean streets of Bondi to find out if it is enough.

Adapt or ‘slowly die’: Cricket’s all-important grassroots shift

Cricket is at a crossroads, with a clear shift happening across the country. JACOB KURIYPE unpacks how the sport is navigating its way forward by engaging cricket-mad diasporas.

They strike you pay: Power union’s cash grab to drive up bills

Essential Energy customers in regional NSW could face massive energy bill hikes if union wage demands are accepted during a cost of living crisis. Read how it could also hit the hi...

Trump’s Australia: Blue-collar backlash to city elites’ climate agenda

In our regions, there’s growing anger at city elites driving climate targets at the expense of jobs. Across four states, here’s what these silenced Aussies want you to know.

Family of 95yo ‘not seeking revenge’ on cop

The lawyer for the family of a 95-year-old woman fatally tasered by a police officer said that the family wants ‘positive changes’ and is ‘not seeking revenge’.

Childcare workers secure major pay win

One of the lowest-paid sectors in the country will receive a pay rise just in time for Christmas in a landmark deal.

$50 an hour: Why you could be paying more to park at the beach

An ACCC decision will determine whether two of Australia’s biggest parking and payment operators are allowed to join forces. If so, it could mean the end to free parking in some of...

Court bid after alleged plane break-in

An Indian national who allegedly broke onto a plane at Australia’s busiest international airport before knocking out an airport security guard will seek to have the charges deal...

Go slow: Worrying Cummins decline Lillee lessons can halt

A deep dive into Pat Cummins’ stat sheet has revealed just how far from his best the Australian captain really is. He’s been urged to reinvent himself to remain a force for years t...

‘Not fair’: Gov wants to end $3 bank fee

The Albanese government has slammed a bank’s decision to charge customers a fee to withdraw money from their own accounts, claiming it “doesn’t seem fair”.

Police reveal horror stat just 21 days before Christmas

Two men have died on NSW roads in less than 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 322 with just 21 days to Christmas.

Sydney nightclub among 100 best in the world

Located on Sydney’s iconic Oxford Street is Australia’s first-ever venue to make the cut on a list ranking the world’s best nightclubs.

Call for pub group to drop Australia Day public holiday surcharge

The foreign-owned hospitality giant is under pressure to “put its money where its mouth is” and not impose the fees after facing major backlash over its Australia Day controversy.

Alleged Alameddine member charged over Hamze, OneFour murder plots

An alleged member of the Alameddine crime network has been charged with conspiring to murder a rival gangster and all five members of rap group, OneFour.

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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.

‘Corruption’: Bombshell film blasts Harry and Meghan

The Sussexes have put on a united front in a new video as they’re accused of dealings “bordering on corruption” in a scathing new documentary.

Billionaire couple’s huge fight over tree

A billionaire Aussie couple have secured a major victory over a bizarre request involving a tree and their $20.1m luxury waterfront mansion.

‘Death threats’: Sex worker’s shock Schoolies confession

Controversial OnlyFans creator Annie Knight has broken her silence, revealing the Schoolies saga didn’t stop once she was “kicked out” of Fiji. FULL STORY

Are you smarter than a Year 9 student? Take the test

Do you tell your children your were an academic ace back in the day? Here’s your chance to prove it. Take our snap NAPLAN quiz now!

Reason behind Tesla’s stunning freefall

Elon Musk’s Tesla is facing its toughest test yet in Australia and it all comes down to one thing.

Gogglebox fan favourites scratched from next season

It’s the end of an era on Gogglebox with fan favourites Kerry and Isabelle Silbery announcing with a “very heavy heart” that they will not returning to the popula...

The adored garden that inspired Costa Georgiadis to write

Costa Georgiadis, the host of ABC TV’s popular Gardening Australia, drew on some very personal inspiration for his second book.

Phenomenal figure for Bradman’s ‘Buggy’ Green at auction

It’s faded and has been nibbled by insects, but that didn’t stop the baggy green cap Don Bradman once wore during India’s first Australian tour fetching a big price.

What nationality is tennis champion Rafael Nadal?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.

Would you pay $499 a week to use this private club?

The new Melbourne venue has been billed as a place for people to “optimise their bodies and respect their minds” and its owner says memberships are “affordable”. Here’s what’s incl...

Mystery looms over Steph Gilmore’s return to world tour

Surf legend Stephanie Gilmore is adamant she’ll return to the professional circuit that she’s long been known to dominate – but when that will be remains unclear.

Top TV shows to watch this week

The family-friendly new Star Wars show Skeleton Crew is The Goonies in space and Beatles ‘64 captures the madness and magic of the Fab Four’s first American tour.

Harry Potter star’s $10m neighbour war exposed

The war brewing between Rupert Grint and his neighbours has finally boiled over into public.

My best friend slept with my husband, should I cut them off?

A woman discovered her best friend drunkenly slept with her husband earlier this year, and is now at a loss as to what to do next.

‘I feel so sad’: Parents respond to toddler’s ‘terrifying’ near miss

The mother of the toddler caught on dashcam wandering into oncoming traffic on a northern suburbs highway has reacted to seeing the footage for the first time today.

The Kid Laroi still haunted by ‘really embarrassing’ incident

At his Rod Laver Arena concert on Saturday night, Aussie rap star The Kid Laroi expressed remorse and regret to his fans over the Melbourne incident, thanking them for trusting him...

The best $6 I’ve ever spent on a holiday

Less than three hours from Australia on a new direct Qantas flight, this island escape is home to spectacular accommodation and extraordinary (and affordable) natural attractions.

Meet the woman who has dedicated her life to the mafia

M arch 2, 1994. 9.15am. A normal city morning hums along as traffic eases. A man settles into his desk at work. Then: a chest-thunder...

Chicken chain takes on Maccas, KFC in cut-throat fast food wars

Fast food chicken chain El Jannah has ambitious plans to rule the roost of Australia’s cut-throat fast-food market — hatching several new stores as it prepares to take on Maccas fo...

Sad way Big Brother winner had to spend prizemoney

Reality TV star Reggie Bird has won Big Brother twice, and has revealed how she’s had to spend the $500,000 in total prizemoney she’s won.