‘Shining light’: Former Lismore Mayor farewelled
A former Lismore mayor is being remembered as a “trailblazer” and “shining light” for women in local government. Read the tributes here.
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Aussies slam bureaucrats’ use of exclusive Qantas lounge
Daily Telegraph readers have expressed outrage after it was revealed senior public servants took dozens of Qantas flights and enjoyed exclusive access to the airline’s Chairman’s Lounge.
Were gunmen in kebab shop hired on Airtasker-style app?
A triple shooting in the heart of Sydney’s west, which critically injured a female kebab shop worker caught in the crossfire, is believed to have been carried out by two men hired on an Airtasker-like app.
Marked man: Police reveal fourth attempted hit on kebab shop victim
As shock CCTV footage shows alleged underworld figure Samimjan Azari grabbing a chair to shield himself from two gunmen in a kebab shop, police reveal he’s survived four attempted hits.
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Stricken T4 line recovers just in time for morning commute
Sydney Trains’ Eastern Suburbs and Illawarra line has recovered from prolonged power failures on Monday for Tuesday’s early rush.
Where four new schools will be built, more slated for upgrades
Southwest Sydney residents will finally receive a long-awaited new primary school as part of a $2.6 billion injection into school infrastructure in the Minns government’s budget next week.
State’s workplace insurer’s $4.9bn deficit exposed as claims balloon
The state’s workplace insurer is $4.9 billion in deficit, according to bombshell internal documents which have revealed the industries with the most workers getting compensation for psychological injuries.
Studious night owls rejoice over Sydney library opening 24/7
Studious night owls and bookworms rejoice: A Sydney council is now opening two of its public libraries 24 hours a day.
Defence Force chief: Our navy now ‘significantly more lethal’
From China to Trump, subs to space weapons, the Defending Australia forum was a fascinating glimpse into the future of hi-tech warfare and our national security challenges.
USYD teacher’s ‘execute Zionists’ call ‘dangerous’
A Sydney of University academic calling for Zionists to be executed shows the daily experience of Jews in NSW has entered a “dangerous new phase”, the boss of Australia’s top Jewish body has told a state parliament inquiry.
Real stinger: Suburban scorpion wanders into Sydney kitchen
A straying scorpion, which wandered into a home in suburban Sydney, has prompted a reminder that the little stingers live among us. See the video.
Inquest hears dad did shoot son before killing himself
An inquest into the deaths of Wayne and Noah Smith has determined the dad did fatally shoot his son before killing himself, and highlighted the need for improved firearm safety measures for those with poor mental health.
New blow as Sydney pub baron’s empire collapse continues
The yacht that was the symbol of rainmaker Jon Adgemis’ success has been sold, as the former pub baron tries to keep his empire afloat in the face of $500m in debts. Here’s how it all went wrong.
Accused in hit and run with cop ‘jumped’ from bike: Police
A teen motorcyclist accused of a nasty hit and run with a cop leapt from the bike before impact, police allege.
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