Major taskforce to combat NSW’s illegal tobacco black market
The Minns government has ramped up its action against illicit cigarettes and vaping products — announcing a multi-agency taskforce to combat the growing black market.
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‘What a wonderful life’: WWII veteran reflects on service
One of few remaining Spitfire pilots, 99-year-old John Ritchie looks back at his time defending the skies in the service of his country as Premier Chris Minns officially recognises his achievements.
Major crackdown on altered real estate photos
Agents and landlords may soon be banned from using digital tools to alter photos that ‘mislead’ potential renters into applying for ‘unsuitable’ properties.
‘Amazing fight’: Mum’s miraculous recovery after brain bleed
A northwestern NSW mother has had a miraculous recovery after experiencing a brain bleed which saw her spend five days in a coma and nine weeks in ICU. Here’s her story.
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Ticketless parking fines finally banned from today
It has taken months to come into effect, with some councils dragging their heels, but at last ticketless parking fines are no more.
‘Blood everywhere’: Fresh details emerge of horror shark attack
Dramatic new footage has captured the moment a 16-year-old boy was mauled by a shark at Cabarita Beach, as rescuers describe confronting scenes and the teen’s brave effort to fight off the predator.
5 Welcome to Country myths busted … and 3 reasons we need them
They remain a hot topic across Australia but there is much more to Welcome to Country ceremonies than meets the eyes.
Islamic group takes over control of women’s rest centre
A Sydney council has handed over the keys to a women’s rest centre to one of the largest Islamic organisations in the country.
Road To War: Watch Episode 2: Brothers in Strife
From a jail cell, Bassam Hamzy was able to grow and control one of the biggest crime syndicates Australia has ever seen – Brothers for Life….
Road To War: Watch Episode 1: ‘Til Death Do Us Part
Sydney’s streets are currently on fire. The Daily Telegraph’s new doco series The Road To War delves into the feud that started it all in…
Man injured in suspected machete attack in Sydney’s west
A man in his 40s has been hospitalised with serious injuries after an early-morning incident in Sydney’s west.
Max King’s huge announcement ahead of Origin decider
He’s helped the Bulldogs reach the top of the table and he played a pivotal role in the first two State of Origin games. But even off the field, life for Max King is looking pretty good.
Inside the plot to kill top cop known as the ‘gang buster’
The former boss of the squad tasked to end the bloodshed on Sydney’s streets has revealed the inside story of a kill plot against her, and why it never eventuated.
Police probe declared after Greens candidate injured in rally
NSW Police has declared a critical incident investigation after a former Greens candidate who ran against Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was seriously injured while being arrested at an anti-Israel rally.
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