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.
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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.
PM: Name your age for kids social media ban
Anthony Albanese has issues a national call to arms — asking his state premiers to help decide the age for a kids social media ban.
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.
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.
New survey: 90pc of parents demand action on social media
Parents have overwhelmingly backed age limits stopping kids accessing social media until they hit 16, according to a state government survey of more than 21,000 people.
‘Filth’: Woman’s warning over alleged Bondi pest
A group of women have come forward online to share concerns about a man allegedly pestering them in Sydney’s eastern suburbs with one declaring they’re poised to make a police report.
Lawn and order: Meet the whipper snipper whiz employing other kids
A northern NSW teen has gone from earning peanuts in pocket money to taking punts on the stock market after whipping, snipping and trimming a name for himself. Now, his business is crossing borders.
Breastfed baby’s uni graduation palaver sparks anger and apology
Western Sydney University is under pressure from breastfeeding advocates to overhaul its graduation ceremonies, after a young mother was told that her three-month-old needed a ticket.
Mehajer’s mansion up for sale — no stickybeaks allowed
The former Lidcombe home of property developer and convicted fraudster Salim Mehajer is up for sale, but only pre-registered potential buyers can inspect it. Check out the pictures here.
Two men’s ‘completely nuts’ trip around the world
Almost a century after the original journey, The Daily Telegraph’s Matthew Benns and Warren Brown are recreating an iconic journey around the world. Follow their adventure.
‘Second to none’: New $41m regional police facility revealed
A new ‘state-of-the-art’ multimillion-dollar police facility has opened in the state’s central west to train regional officers closer to home. Here’s the latest.
Massive North Coast dam raising project reaches milestone
A North Coast shire is pushing forward with a dam raising project set to cost hundreds of millions of dollars to make sure there’s enough water for its booming population. Here’s the latest.
Experts join forces to fix flood-battered $1m Hannah Cabinet
A much-loved Northern Rivers masterpiece damaged in the historic 2022 northern NSW floods is now in the restorative care of woodworking, fine arts and heritage experts.
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.
Shock images of toddler wearing Hezbollah T-shirt at Sydney protest
Images have surfaced of a toddler at a pro-Palestinian protest held in Sydney wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the Hezbollah flag.
Five ways Iran can retaliate, but not without deadly risk
Iran’s most important ally, Hezbollah, is facing catastrophic defeat as Israeli tanks roll across the border of Lebanon – but Tehran has vowed to hit back.
Toddler wears Hezbollah T-shirt at Sydney protest
Images have surfaced of a toddler at a pro-Palestinian protest held in Sydney wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the Hezbollah flag.
Webb called out for using WhatsApp after banning officers
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb has been criticised for using the social media platform WhatsApp to communicate with a radio host after banning her officers from using it.
Pedo bus driver groomed three boys around Mid-North Coast
An ex-Mid-North Coast school bus driver sexually abused three boys over nearly two decades with the youngest victim aged just eight. The predator will be behind bars until he is a nonagenarian.
‘Beautiful Ben’: Family, classmate’s heartache after fatal crash
Tributes are flowing for a Tweed teenager who died after a horrific car crash on a winding back road near the Qld-NSW border as his heartbroken family prepare for his funeral.
Experts choice! 50 plus teens to carry Australian rugby game into the future
So who are our future Wallabies? We’ve asked the experts and they’ve come up with a 50 plus list of game changers, speedsters, try sensations to watch out for – and they are all teenagers
‘Incredibly insensitive’: Organisers urged to change vigil’s Oct 7 date
The Palestine Action Group has been urged to change the date of a planned vigil from October 7, with the proposed date for the mourning of “12 months of genocide and terrorism” labelled “insensitive”.
Kyle shares Vaucluse intruder drama live on-air
Police are hunting two intruders, spotted prowling around a home near KIIS FM radio host Kyle Sandilands’ house in the affluent Sydney suburb of Vaucluse.
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