Mike Whitney: ‘I brought footy aggro to cricket’
Cricketer Mike Whitney’s firebrand bowling had its genesis in his first sporting love — rugby league. In an exclusive interview, he opens up about what’s driven his sometimes fiery passion.
NSW
Fireys beg government to lock in future of crucial Sydney air base
Firefighters are begging the federal government to lock in the long-term firefighting future of one of NSW’s most crucial aerial bases, as they watch in horror as California burns.
‘Done what we can’: Albanese defends anti-semitism record
Anthony Albanese has stood by his record on anti-semtism as Sydney is rocked by yet another Synagogue attack.
Drastic move from Minns Gov to stop striking rail workers
Train workers who take part in work bans will have their pay docked, in an extraordinary escalation of the industrial dispute between the rail union and the Minns government.
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Aussies fear for LA home in ‘heart’ of inferno
An Australian family is waiting and watching in horror as a winter inferno threatens to flatten their home in Los Angeles.
‘Vibrant soul’: Tragedy after man, 22, drowns on New Year holiday
Family and friends are grieving the death of a man who was known for bringing joy to “everyone around him” after he drowned during a New Year’s trip to Newcastle with friends.
‘A life well lived’: Talented Scots student farewelled
A touching funeral service for 15-year-old Scots College student Luca J Bennett was held on the Central Coast today, where his family and friends farewelled the talented artist and basketball player.
Approved: Retail precinct set for rapidly growing commercial district
A south coast town’s rapidly growing commercial district is set to grow even larger, with a regional council approving the construction of another retail precinct. Here are the plans.
‘Indelible mark’: Young rugby league ref dies suddenly
An “exceptionally promising” western Sydney rugby league referee has left his peers devastated after dying suddenly in his homeland aged just 31.
Grieving mum’s mission to educate nation on rare cancer
A grieving mother, desperate to honour her late daughter’s wish, is forging ahead with the goal of teaching Aussies about the cruel and rare cancer that killed the 22-year-old. Here’s how.
Double the Joy: Giraffe calves born days apart
Two giraffe calves are delighting staff and visitors with their playful antics at a south coast zoo. See the video.
Inside the squad cracking Sydney’s most heinous crimes
In a special investigation, The Daily Telegraph goes behind the scenes with the expert team of police detectives who refuse to allow murder victims to be forgotten — and, they’ve got a message for the killers who think they got away with it …
Travellers landing in Sydney recount horror LA fire scenes
Relieved Australian and Americans have touched down in Sydney after leaving Los Angeles Airport, describing horrifying scenes in the States.
Three charged over alleged assault at Tuncurry hotel
Three hotel employees have been charged after allegedly assaulting a man while removing him from a licensed premises in Tuncurry.
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