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George Al-Akiki is a reporter part of News Corp’s 2024 cadet program.

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NSW

WEEKEND TELEGRAPHS SPECIAL JANUARY 17, 2025, PLEASE CONTACT WEEKEND PIC EDITOR TIM HUNTER BEFORE PUBLISHING.Emergency Services on the scene at Hyde Park in the Sydney CBD after a tree fell onto a person on the footpath on Elizabeth Street. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Disaster funds: 3000 SOS calls, 40,000 homes without power

Disaster funding has been announced for two NSW council areas, Port Stephens and Maitland, where thousands of residents remain without power after several days of severe storms.

Entertainment

Monty Newton Welsh is the grandson of Bert and Patti Newton.

Magical debut for showbiz royalty

The grandson of Bert and Patti Newton is following in hisgrandparent’s footsteps, making his movie debut in an adaptation of beloved Aussie classic Magic Beach.

NSW

DAILY TELEGRAPH - 15.10.24Friends enjoying a beer a Parramatta Leagues Club today L to R, Will Corbett, Laura Saab, Kayley Rapp and Diab Sukkar. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

The schooner line: Where can you find Sydney’s cheapest beer?

The price of a schooner is set to rise by more than $1 next month and experts warn it could be the tipping point for drinkers to choose to socialise at home instead of at clubs and hotels.

VIDEONSW

The Daily Telegraph 9 Thursday January 2025Elvis ExpressGail Goulding Deborah Peterskii and Shaun Wright at central station boarding the Elvis express to parkes for the Elvis festival. Picture Thomas Lisson

All aboard the Elvis Express to Parkes’ king-size festival

Die-hard Elvis fans in glitzy jumpsuits, greasy hair wigs and kickin’ boots are headed for the annual Parkes festival in honour of the king. WATCH grooving fans leave from Central Station.

EXCLUSIVENSW

Supplied images as the search for the missing hiker in Kosciuszko National Park, enters Day 12. Hadi Nazari was last seen by his friends about 2.30pm on December 26., , The 23-year-old was hiking with friends in the Kosciuszko National Park and had been descending the Hannels Spur trail betweenKhancoban and Thredbo.

The key thing Hadi Nazari did to survive 13 days lost in the bush

Lost for 13 days in thick, remote bushland, survival experts say just one decision made by the 23 year-old hiker may have saved his life.

NSW

A house where a man died in a fire on Grant St, Blacktown.

Tributes left after man killed in western Sydney house fire

A man is dead after suffering a cardiac arrest and severe burns following a house fire in Sydney’s West. Here is what we know.

BreakingNSW

Terrigal Boardwalk is set to open on April 14.

Teen airlifted with spinal injuries after Terrigal Boardwalk dive

A teen has suffered serious spinal injuries after diving into a shallow pool from Terrigal Boardwalk. Here is what we know.

UpdatedNSW

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos, DECEMBER 26, 2024. Rubbish clean up after a hectic Christmas party at Bronte Beach, Sydney, Picture: NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

Glass bans, crowds restrictions considered after Bronte’s trashing

Waverley’s new mayor is considering crowd restrictions and glass bans to control future Christmas Day celebrations at Bronte Beach.

NSW

Daily Telegraph. 24, December, 2024.Christmas Eve shoppers at Sydney Fish Markets today.Picture: Justin Lloyd.

Massive crowds at Sydney Fish Markets

Sydney Fish Market’s 36-hour seafood marathon is in full swing with thousands of people expected to stock up for a festive feast.

UpdatedNSW

Vote now: Sydney’s best Christmas lights competition

Homes across Sydney are twinkling with spectacular Christmas light decorations. VOTE NOW for the city’s best festive light display.

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