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4th December 2024

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CommBank pauses $3 fee after fury

A proposed $3 fee on cash withdrawals from Commonwealth Bank branches for some customers has been paused in response to national fury.

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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 allegations revealed in Alan Jones court docs

With Alan Jones facing 26 allegations of indecent assault and sexual touching against nine young men, here is everything you need to know about his upcoming court battle.

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.

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

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.

Cops’ bizarre Putin find in car door

An item printed with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s face has been found in the door cavities of a car during a police search.

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.

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.

‘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”.

Jaiswal’s Starc sledge hints at wonderkid’s secret weakness

Yashasvi Jaiswal went viral when he told Mitchell Starc he was bowling ‘too slow’. That taunt might just have told Australia how to undermine the game’s newest sensation.

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’.

How this western Sydney school excelled at NAPLAN

A primary school in the heart of Sydney’s multicultural southwest is breaking down barriers to help children reach their full potential – and it has years of success in NAPLAN to s...

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...

Wallabies tracker: Three more stars locked in after Spring Tour success

After a promising spring tour that cemented the status of several stars, Joe Schmidt is edging closer to his Wallabies squad for next year’s Lions tour. We look at the bolters, fri...

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...

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.

Jobs wipeout, food security fears grow as gas shortage looms

Rising gas prices are forcing some local companies to shut up shop, as concerns escalate that a looming energy shortfall could result in ‘tens of thousands’ of job losses.

South Korea lifts martial law after night of mayhem

Just hours after South Korea’s embattled president declared martial law, claiming sympathisers of Kim Jong Un were inciting rebellion, he cancelled it in a stunning backflip.

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.

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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.

I told my 5yo the truth about Santa, then he told all his friends

A mum has found herself in trouble with the school her son attends after revealing the truth about Santa to her five-year-old.

Australia’s best Christmas ham revealed

A panel of taste testers has come together to find the best Christmas ham available at major Australian supermarkets.

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.

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

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

‘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

‘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.

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...

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‘Museum’: Ex-brothel boss’ strange explanation for cop uniforms

The former boss of Sydney’s most infamous bordello claims he bought police uniforms on eBay because he planned to open a museum and rent out paraphernalia to production companies.

Push to bulldoze home on historic Sydney subdivision

Plans are in the works to demolish one of the first houses built on a historic Sydney harbourside residential subdivision, to make way for luxury units.

Auto Alley redevelopment changes gear on job growth

Plans for a five-star hotel and more than 900 apartments are revving up on a former car sales yards strip, but the project has hit the brakes when it comes to generating jobs. Here...

Sydney marine demo ends with rescue of stranded boaties

A Marine Rescue NSW demonstration – to promote an increase in services over summer – ended with the rescue of stranded boaties in Sydney Harbour. Here’s what happened.

Fine-less trial targets hoon hotspots in Australian first

A Sydney drag racing hotspot marred by a string of tragic road accidents will be part of the first ever noise camera trial in Australia, but don’t expect to be fined if you’re caug...

$63m hotel next step in boosting city’s night-time economy

The historic Sutton Forest Meat Company building is set to be transformed into a $63m hotel in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, with planners saying it will support the “late night econo...

‘Huge injustice’: School’s ultimatum for students at formal

Security guards issued at least 20 graduates of a southwest Sydney school an ultimatum when they arrived at their year 12 formal, ordering them to remove traditional scarves or b...

‘We want Bondi back’: Businesses rejoice as ‘onerous’ rules relaxed

Businesses in Australia’s most famous beachside suburb will no longer be at the mercy of “onerous” outdoor dining rules, which policed the number of pavement punters based on avail...

‘No care’: Former bikie swindles thousands in fencing fraud

A former bikie and repeat fraudster “clearly has no care” for his victims, a court has been told after the western Sydney man was busted over an online fencing panel scam.

‘Don't give up’: Man’s mission to help others with dementia

Bill Yeates was stunned when he learned, at age 59, he had incurable Alzheimer’s disease. But five years later, the retired northern beaches teacher is still helping others with d...

Hero’s welcome as billionaire ‘Lambo Guy’ gives away groceries

Shoppers have chanted the name of a billionaire businessman as he arrived to fund free groceries for western Sydney families ahead of Christmas, attracting huge queues at two super...

Driver charged after crash critically injures cyclist

A 24-year-old man has been hit with a series of charges and banned from driving following a collision between a car and a push bike in Sydney’s inner west.

‘Overboard’: Key detail missing from Christmas decorations

A Jewish leader has accused an eastern suburbs council of “political correctness gone overboard” after it unveiled a series of festive banners missing a seemingly crucial word.

Celebrity chef to fight school zone speeding charge

One of Australia’s most high-profile chefs and restaurant owners is set to fight an allegation he sped through a Sydney school zone at 67km/h in a Porsche.

High-end retailers join mega mall as Christmas countdown begins

A major luxury fashion house has chosen to debut its “lifestyle’’ store in Sydney’s west, where it joins a string of other high-end retailers in time for Christmas trading.

‘I want to die’: Knifeman’s rant after stabbing frenzy

A hyped-up knifeman managed to recover from a seizure inflicted by one of his victims before stabbing the woman and her boyfriend – then collapsing – in a wild daylight attack. See...

Liberals tune in to former TV host to take on Steggall

The Liberal Party has chosen a “livewire”, who has swum the English Channel, nearly made it to the Olympics and been the face of a betting company, to take on Zali Steggall at next...

Train line closure ‘killing’ popular Sydney cafe

Jobel’s Cafe is a Belmore institution, famous for its star blue-and-white regulars. But ongoing Metro conversion works are killing off foot traffic to the Bulldogs hotspot, creatin...

‘Kick in the teeth’: Driver, dealership in $60k car dispute

A woman’s Christmas present to herself has turned into a nightmare after her brand new $60,000 car stopped working, sparking a battle over what caused the issue.

Man allegedly exposes genitals to court after being muted

A man angry at the handling of his case allegedly pulled his shorts and underwear down after being muted while appearing via audiovisual link in a Sydney courtroom.