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12th November 2024

AM Edition

‘Taking the piss’: Calls to get tough with slack councils

Some councils are taking more than a year to assess development applications, which is why some industry experts think its time harsher penalties need to be brought in.

The global cities Sydney needs to follow to beat $10bn housing crisis

Sydney should look to powerhouse cities such as Singapore, Hong Kong, and Vienna to combat its crippling housing crisis – if it wants to stop the mass of 34,000 people fleeing the ...

Jamie Oliver on why Sydney’s food scene is among the best

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver believes Sydney has one of the best food scenes, but unlike other renowned foodie cities, it isn’t intimidating.

‘Cold and hungry’: Campsite confusion before teen’s death

A group of mates camping with a teenager, who was allegedly stabbed by an chef and left to die on the side of a desolate road, thought he had hitched a ride home.

Man fighting for life after horror crash in Sydney’s southwest

A young man is fighting for life in hospital after two cars and a semi-trailer collided at a major intersection.

Crackdown on rail clowns: Activists blocking trains face huge fines

Tough new laws would allow the NSW government to fine climate activists who block rail lines tens of thousands of dollars.

Record ratings, sellout crowds: NRL plans takeover riding red wave

On the back of record TV ratings, sell out crowds and diehard fanbases, NRL CEO Andrew Abdo believes the Pacific Championships will grow into the “biggest sporting tournament in ou...

‘Village idiot’: Rudd slams Trump in resurfaced video

Newly unearthed footage shows Australia’s US Ambassador Kevin Rudd calling president-elect Donald Trump a “village idiot” and “incoherent”. See the video.

Reason for Daily Telegraph’s historic front page

It’s a summer of cricket that promises so much and to mark the Indian team’s arrival for a five-Test summer we are publishing a special wrap in English, Hindi and Punjabi.

Cops to get up to $47k extra under massive pay deal

NSW Police officers will get a huge pay rise under a historic deal, with some officers set to earn an extra $47,000 a year.

‘Brain damage’: Wests Tigers Hall of Famer’s devastating diagnosis

Balmain Tigers and Great Britain icon Garry Schofield has revealed he has “horrendous” brain damage which will lead to dementia, a diagnosis he has been hiding for a year.

‘Lit up every room’: Hero kinder worker pushed kids from truck’s path

Beloved Riddells Creek kindergarten worker Eleanor Bryant was trying to save children when she was hit and killed by an out-of-control truck as it ploughed into a preschool playgro...

The surprise foodie suburb of 2024

A seaside Sydney suburb has drawn another big name south, as the owners of The Grounds open Pippi’s at Calico Marino, joining the likes of Bobby’s, Benny’s, Pino’s and Summer Salt.

Trump picks ‘border czar’, hardline adviser to run US deportations

Donald Trump has appointed ICE “stalwart” Tom Homan and mass deportation architect Stephen Miller to secure America’s borders.

Shock pay rise for energy CEO while Aussies struggle

A federal government-owned energy company increased the pay to its CEO amid a cost of living crisis, as a survey shows how little Australians now trust their energy companies.

Major fire threatening to spread in Western Sydney

NSW Police have declared an exclusion zone and Fire and Rescue NSW warn while the fire has been contained, it is expected to smoulder overnight.

‘Unprecedented’: Arab leaders unite against Israel

Arab and Muslim leaders of the Middle East have united at a summit to address Israel’s aggression in the region, with Lebanon saying its existence is at risk. Follow live updates.

Senator’s racist, homophobic and ableist post slammed

A Senator elected off the back of Clive Palmer’s millions of dollars has dared “woke ass clowns” to criticise him, following a foul-mouthed rant on social media.

Famed restaurateur Maurice Terzini on closing Snack Kitchen

Famed restaurateur Maurice Terzini’s Potts Point project with his son is over. For now. Find out what he has planned next. Hint: It’s not another Icebergs.

Broncos back to Brookie: Manly’s bold fixture request to NRL

The Broncos’ 10-year streak of not playing at Manly’s home ground could be set to change, with the Sea Eagles requesting Brisbane head to Sydney’s Northern Beaches in 2025, along w...

Liam Payne’s accused ‘drug dealer’ speaks out

One of the three people being investigated in connection with the death of One Direction star Liam Payne has revealed how he met the singer and what happened when they “hung out”.

Exiled former Tigers director hits back amid board civil war

Former Wests Tigers director Rick Wayde has hit back after receiving a club-wide ban, saying he has nothing to hide or fear amid a civil war at the majority owner of the NRL club.

‘False’: Kremlin says Putin and Trump have not yet talked

Russia has denied that President Vladimir Putin and US President-elect Donald Trump have spoken about the Ukraine conflict and ending the war. Follow updates.

Get recipes with the Daily 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.

‘Boomers’: Tesla keying caught on camera

EV owners ask ‘is it always Boomers’ as another battery-powered car is keyed in public.

‘Bunch of showoffs’: Big problem The Block’s has to address

Who can remember that last time anyone bought a Block house because they liked it and wanted to live in it? The contestants may have left happy — but fans did not.

First review: long-awaited sequel Gladiator II just gets away with it

Audiences have been baying for a sequel to Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning sword and sandals classic for more than two decades – but is it worth the wait?

$109 flights: Qantas’ 72-hour sale

Aussie holiday makers looking to travel interstate these school holidays and in 2025 can score huge savings on flights. See how and where.

The secrets of Australia’s most private club

What will you find inside the mysterious Qantas Chairman’s Lounge? We take you inside the secret world of VIPs.

Sad reason this photo hangs next to the Queen

It’s been almost a year since this small town was left reeling by an event most never would have thought possible.

Australia’s Baby Reindeer: Wild stalker torment revealed

It’s a three-year saga that sounds like something from Netflix. But this school worker’s harassment campaign happened right here.

Portelli’s grand Block plan to dodge huge tax whack

The Melbourne billionaire and serial Block bidder has made a shock announcement after buying all five homes on Phillip Island. And the reason why could have huge tax implications.

‘Harrowing ordeal’ halts Aussie couple’s round the world voyage

SA YouTube sensations and adventurers, Riley Whitelum and Elayna Carausu, have been forced to halt their round-the-world journey after a mystery ordeal.

Top early Black Friday deals: Get up to 50% off Dyson, Myer

Brands have been dropping wild Black Friday deals early. See the top deals up for grabs from popular brands including Apple, Adairs, Dyson, Naked Sundays and more.

My cat was missing for a week. Reddit found him in four hours

When my beloved cat Bodhi went missing in Melbourne, I thought I would never see him again. Little did I know that a quick post to Reddit would see a network of online detectives t...

One way around the infuriating issue in this picture

The video we all saw last week shocked everyone who watched it, writes Amanda Blair.

Footy to foodtok: The players cooking up a side hustle

A growing number of professional football players are sharing their skills in the kitchen on social media platforms, and finding a new demographic of fans and followers.

Celebrating an Indian summer of cricket in three languages

It’s a summer of cricket that promises so much and to mark the Indian team’s arrival for a five-Test summer we are publishing a special wrap in English, Hindi and Punjabi.

How to get your dream summer body without being ripped off

Looking to get fit for summer? Don’t sign up to a gym or fitness challenge before reading these top tips to save you money.

AI has just got into beer – you won't believe the result

Your favourite beer could soon be getting the tick of approval from AI.

Mariah’s new family heartache after tragic deaths

Superstar singer Mariah Carey is embroiled in a family feud over drug allegations just months after her mother and sister died on the same day.

Why car giant is looking past EVs

The unveiling of a new car took an unexpected turn when one auto giant said they had an eco alternative, claiming EVs were “not enough.”

Secret Block meeting proves finale was ‘rigged’

An auctioneer from The Block finale has sensationally revealed he knew who was going to win before a single auction occurred. And it all came down to a secret meeting behind the sc...

‘A miracle’: Olympia Valance’s cat returns after pet psychic called in

An emotional Olympia Valance has told of the “miracle” of being reunited with her beloved cat, Jerry, after believing he was lost forever and calling in a pet psychic.