Police standoff with machete-wielding man
A Sydney street was placed into lock-down on Saturday morning after a man allegedly threatened several people with a machete. Here is what we know.
NSW
Storm psych hit with supervision order after Curtis Stone probe
A Melbourne Storm psychologist has been slapped with restrictions by the country’s health watchdog after she was investigated over her work with convicted domestic violence offender and disgraced football player Curtis Scott.
One woman holds the key to solving 50-year-old double murder
It has been 50 years since two nurses, Lorraine Wilson and Wendy Evans, were murdered at the bottom of the Toowoomba Range, and despite two Coronial Inquests, the answer to who did it lays with mysterious woman who has never been identified.
Webb’s office blocks request for data about gin gift register
The Police Commissioner’s office has refused to hand over data that would confirm when the controversial ‘gin gift register’ was created, after documents exposed gaping discrepancies in record-keeping.
‘Thought bubble’: Minns axes city ‘superdeck’ amid mega cost
Plans for residential towers over Central station have been derailed, with the NSW government shelving the project which was costed at $6 billion.
PM: Name your age for kids social media ban
Anthony Albanese has issued a national call to arms — asking his state premiers to help decide the age for a kids social media ban.
Will O’Keefe return to the house of second chances?
The founder of the rehab centre where Andrew O’Keefe spent six months in 2022 says the TV star deserves another chance: ‘Sometimes you need to shuck an oyster several times before you find the pearl’.
Top cop gifted gin to PR firm hired for ‘media advice’
Police Commissioner Karen Webb gave bottles of her Commissioner’s gin to the heads of a PR firm she hired for ‘media advice’ before she became Police Commissioner.
Secret safe rooms helping DV victims flee their abusers
Hidden away in shopping centres across Sydney are rooms you’d never notice. More than 250 women have snuck into these rooms and sought the help they need to take a step towards freedom.
1000 cops, $2m: What pro-Palestine protests will cost you
More than 1000 police will be required on both Sunday and Monday in Sydney as police boost numbers preparing for October 7 anniversary protests and vigils.
Penrith community alive with Panther fever
Find out how Geoff Hall is the driving force behind Penrith; why some young fans have never known the Panthers as anything but winners; and why Kid Laroi is nervous about the NRL grand final.
The ‘holy grail’ of church property portfolios revealed
Towering skyscrapers, hundreds of homes, thousands of commercial buildings and expansive farmland – the holy grail of property portfolios of major churches can be revealed. See the list of property sales in your suburb.
Your chance to name Hunter zoo’s first giraffe baby
First-time mum Kebibi has given birth to a bouncing baby boy at Hunter Valley Wildlife Park — the zoo’s first ever newborn giraffe. This is your opportunity to name him.
Surf’s up: Girl groms to benefit from carve-worthy cash boost
Richmond MP Justine Elliot is stoked and throwing shakas after the Federal government revealed a solid boost for women’s surfing to encourage younger girls to get into the sport.
‘Saved his life’: Sydney family rescues Darwin fisho from croc attack
Two Sydney teens and their dad will go down in Territory history after they saved a Top End fisho from the jaws of a crocodile that dragged the angler from his boat.
Watch: Premiere to serve as ‘make or break’ for Everest champ
Will defending champion Think About It line up in this year’s The Everest? Saturday’s Premiere Stakes at Randwick is poised to decide his fate.
’Failing’ $100 learn-to-swim vouchers axed amid drownings
Announced with great fanfare, a swim scheme has failed to prevent deaths. A new scheme will be introduced with vulnerable families rather than “Mosman mums” to benefit.
Nikki Gemmell on a Wing and a Bare
Acclaimed Aussie author Nikki Gemmell – writer of The Bride Stripped Bare – meets the Sunday Book Club to discuss her new novel, Wing.
Albanese reveals candidate to take on Dai Le in western Sydney
She was controversially overlooked in 2022 for Kristina Keneally, but Labor is now set to install a Vietnamese-Australian lawyer in a bid to take back Fowler from Dai Le.
Watch: Police probe into Byron Bay sexual assault continues
Police are refusing to rest on their laurels after a Byron Bay sex attack more than two years ago, with a renewed appeal aiming to track down witnesses and catch the culprit.
1000 fake designer bag complaints zipped after luxe brand probe
As an Australian luxury retailer accused of selling fake designer bags is cleared, consumers are warned it could be the online authenticators who are fake.
‘Grossly insensitive’: Minns’ message to pro-Palestine protesters
NSW Premier Chris Minns slams protest events on the anniversary of October 7 as interstate police vow to share intelligence to catch any law-breakers.
The Race: Season 2, Episode 3
We look back at a thrilling Golden Rose and take you through the key contenders in this weekend’s all-important Premiere Stakes at Randwick….
Fillies flock to party at the races
The plans of Racing NSW supremo Peter V’landys to attract a younger – and more female – crowd to the races is clearly working, with women snapping up more than half of the tickets sold so far for the Everest Carnival.
Rappers’ prison brawl ‘linked’ to drive-by shooting: Police
Police have linked a drive-by shooting to an alleged prison fight between two rappers. CCTV footage from the night of the shooting has been released.
Lindt Cafe siege survivor tells horror story
Lindt Cafe siege survivor Louisa Hope tells her story of survival in one of Australia’s most famous terrorist attacks.
Two people found dead on Sydney yacht
The bodies were removed from a boat at Cammeray
Man found on yacht with brothel madam lover
It follows police being called to Cammeray and discovering two bodies
Premier attends funeral for Lalor Park children
The 3 children killed in the Lalor Park fire by their husband were farewelled today
NRL hits Mitchell with breach notice
South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell has been hit with a breach notice by the NRL, after a leaked photo scandal
‘Ripped my heart out’: Larry Emdur sits down for High Steaks
Australian TV royalty Larry Emdur opens up ahead of huge Logies nomination
Best food spots along Sydney Metro
DTTV explores the best food spots along the new $21 billion Metro
Tradie accused of domestic violence after manhunt
Southwest Sydney tradie accused of domestic violence after manhunt
Sydney suburbs where prices have fallen
Sydney suburbs where property prices have actually fallen in the past decade.
Getaway car torched after gangland execution
A suspected getaway car was torched after a man was shot dead in Sydney’s west overnight.
Latrell Mitchell leaves Souths HQ after meeting with the board
Rabbitohs star Latrell Mitchell leaves the Souths Sydney HQ after addressing the club board
‘Not like before’: Sydney’s ‘Little Italy’ struggles
DTTV chats to Leichhardt locals about ‘Little Italy’ back in the day.
Model sent ‘death threats’ before tragedy at Sydney brewery
A young model found dead in the bathroom of a popular Sydney brewery had been receiving death threats in the weeks prior, her father has revealed.
Company’s hilarious response after parking shocker call-out
A bad parking page ousted the haphazard parking of a Brisbane-based company’s car – you’ll never guess their response.
‘Same old Bizza’: To’o on fifth straight NRL Grand Final
Brian To’o speaks ahead of the NRL Grand Final
Spiritual scammers target elderly Asian women
Scammers are targeting elderly Chinese women in a string of “spiritual scams”, stripping victims of hundreds of dollars and precious jewellery.
Buttroses come together to mourn family matriarch
Fadi Ibrahim and Maria Venuti were among several Sydney identities at the funeral of Elizabeth Buttrose, farewelled on what would have been her 79th birthday.
Sydney businesses in lurch after major construction firm goes bust
Small businesses who worked on the roof of Western Sydney Airport are stuck in limbo after a major construction firm went bust. They are now pleading with the PM for help.
Sydney council’s Labor-Liberal alliance risks ‘alienating’ voters
Backroom negotiations between Labor and Liberal councillors to share power on a southern Sydney council will risk alienating voters who put their trust in the major parties, according to a fellow councillor.
Family of missing man found dead give heartfelt goodbyes
The family of missing northern NSW man Gage Wilson – tragically found dead in bushland after a three month search – have put the 31-year-old to rest and honoured his “loving legacy”.
Disease-free Tassie devils from Aussie Ark to hit global stage
Tasmanian devils free of devastating facial tumours which threaten to wipe out the species are set to thrill zoo patrons worldwide as part of conservation efforts.
Simple way Coles, Woolworths are getting you to spend more
Supermarket juggernauts Coles and Woolworths are under fire for “misleading” discounts, now consumer advocates have highlighted the other tricks used.
Strap yourselves in: Tele recreating iconic 1920s global roadtrip
The Daily Telegraph’s cartoonist Warren Brown and Editor-At-Large Matthew Benns will update readers in real time as they follow the 26,000km London to Melbourne route taken by Aussie adventurer Francis Birtles in 1927.
Revealed: $11m+ plans for Central West tourist stay
Fresh plans have been lodged to a regional council which have revealed the first look of a multimillion-dollar tourism accommodation hub.
Major retailer in trouble, axes 200 stores
The well known retailer is axing some of its most recognisable brands as it tries to deal with a financial fallout.
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