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Bushfire hero Shane Fitzsimmons is set to be dumped and the costly Resilience NSW organisation he helms drastically cut down, following a scathing review of the agency’s work in the Lismore floods. David Elliott will strip the powerful treasury portfolio from Matt Kean if he wins the deputy leadership of the NSW Liberal Party. Senator Pauline Hanson has declared that she will make herself the face of the “no” campaign against an ­Indigenous “voice” to parliament. Manly coach Des Hasler has revealed he wants sidelined star Manase Fainu back in his NRL side. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premier Dominic Perrottet and former Minister Stuart Ayres have come to a mutual agreement that the Penrith MP would need to resign from cabinet and as the deputy Liberal party leader after a confidential briefing which raised questions about whether Mr Ayres had influence over a public-sector recruitment process. A doctor shortage has left pregnant women in a major ­regional NSW city facing the prospect of having to rush to another town to give birth, Comanchero boss king Mark Buddle has arrived back in Australia yesterday, six years after leaving his home country. Racing NSW has announced a lucrative stakes and infrastructure funding package providing record race prizemoney of more than $350 million this season. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NRL boss Peter V’landys has vowed to take the NSW government to court after Premier Dominic Perrottet pulled back from a promise to revamp suburban footy stadiums. Repayments on a $1m loan will be nearly $1000 a month higher than they were in April after an unprecedented fourth official interest rate increase in under 100 days. Targeted rail strikes will leave NSW commuters stranded at the platform as union ­action reignites... And after being sidelines from the game, NRL superstar Nathan Cleary looks to be pursuing another passion. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A respected policeman has died after an incident at Ermington Police Station in Sydney’s west. A chief inspector with NSW Police was allegedly bashed with a bike seat pole when he tried to intervene upon seeing three teen boys abusing people at a western Sydney train station while on his way to work. Emails released to parliament have revealed a shortlist of candidates for a plum NSW government trade role.The August 1 signing deadline that has outraged NRL fans and made powerhouse clubs stronger is set to be scrapped. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miranda MP Eleni Petinos has been dumped from cabinet amid bullying allegations. A gas shortage in NSW and southern states will force the closure of businesses and further drive up the cost of living unless exporters increase supply to the domestic market for next year, according to an “alarming” report. Australia's tax on beer is on the rise again with the biggest increase in more than three decades set to be passed on to pubs and beer lovers. A former Cronulla Sharks footballer has been awarded $38,000 in legal costs following a botched police investigation into a crash involving his black Range Rover. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ash Barty has married ­longtime partner Garry ­Kissick in a secret setting Premier Dominic Perrottet is being urged by his own ministers to stand aside his under-fire Trade Minister Stuart Ayres One of the state’s leading property developers has called on Premier Dominic Perrottet to fix the “forgotten” suburb of Pitt Town And Two maximum security prisoners plaited bedsheets together to form a rope to try to climb over a jail fence in an old-fashioned breakout ­attempt from a NSW prisonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of fraudulent flood grant applications totalling more than $38m have been intercepted by NSW authorities Teen rap phenomenon The Kid Laroi claims his former manager withheld money, cut deals with record labels behind his back, and engaged in behaviour that amounted to stalking. The father of a missing toddler has allegedly been caught lying to the court that is trying to find his son. And One of the AFL’s brightest young stars has been targeted in a nude photo scandal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It will take two years for cost-of-living pressures to ease as inflation is expected to soar toward 8 per cent by Christmas Manly chairman Scott Penn has declared the club’s leadership is unanimous in wearing its controversial inclusivity ­jersey again next year. Under Fire Trade Minister Stuart Ayres has denied he wanted a name added to the “short shortlist” of people in consideration for a plum New York trade role And NRL star Jai Arrow has taken on lawyers to try to save his dog Thor from being destroyed after it fatally mauled a pet greyhoundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manly has sensationally banned their seven dissenting players from attending tonight’s big match at 4 Pines Park after being warned off by NSW Police Hollywood A-lister Hugh Jackman has urged his good mate Gus Worland to use the controversy around the Manly Pride jersey to make a difference with his charity Gotcha4Life. The mother of schoolgirl Charlise Mutten has been charged as part of the investigation into her child’s horrific death. And Soaring inflation and a global slowdown has wiped more than $10 billion from Australia’s economy, with new forecasts showing the situation will get even worse next year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two part-time players, a rugby league journeyman and a grandson of an Immortal have been tasked with keeping Manly’s top eight hopes alive. About two weeks ago, one of Manly’s Pride jerseys arrived on the doorstep of Aussie A-lister Hugh Jackman. Not a single molecule of extra gas has flowed into NSW as it struggles with a gas crisis And Former deputy premier John Barilaro’s appointment to a lucrative NSW government job in New York was one of only two trade commissioner appointments that did not come before cabinet ministers before being announced.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Manly Sea Eagles have been plunged into chaos with a host of players considering pulling out of Thursday night’s clash against the Sydney Roosters because of the club’s Pride jersey. A doubling of jail time for offenders caught carrying a knife in public is being pushed by the state opposition after another teenager was stabbed over the weekend. Secret documents about John Barilaro’s appointment to a plum New York trade role were set to be released to parliament late on Monday night, And NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell has refused to say whether she believes it was appropriate for children as young as five attending an out of hours care centre to be exposed to a wall of definitions of various gender identities See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vincent Carlino was on Saturday charged by NSW Police with Shereen Kumar’s murder, three days after he reported her missing to authorities. A family has been left shattered after two women and a young boy were killed in a horror blaze. Planning Minister Anthony Roberts has vowed to enable 400,000 new homes across NSW. Manase Fainu’s three-year exile from the NRL could be over next month with the Manly hooker finally getting his day in court today. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Cody Simpson fell head over heels for Emma McKeon he won her heart serenading the champion swimmer with love songs she couldn’t resist. Australians with an online betting account will receive a monthly statement outlining their wins and losses. First major policy commitments to be unveiled ahead of the upcoming March state election by Labor leader Chris Minns. Olympic swimmer Ian Thorpe has revealed he once had a stalker who carried a gun. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As many as one-in-five people have Covid in some suburbs and it’s on track to become the single biggest cause of death in 2022. Families most in need are apparently unaware of emergency government relief packages. Plummeting housing demand and an explosion in rents have created a window of opportunity for property ­investors. Border security staff at Australian airports have been given unprecedented new powers to prevent Foot and Mouth Disease.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruno Mars opening the new Sydney Football Stadium on the same day as The Everest at Royal Randwick has stunned racing officials. The scandal-plagued appointment of John Barilaro to a plum New York trade role has followed Dominic Perrottet to Japan. Federal Nationals leader David Littleproud wants the Government to draw a line on closing our borders with Indonesia. The medical community should have the tools to lessen its ­impact of Covid-19 in a year’s time.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Barilaro’s former chief of staff gives an explosive statement to an inquiry into his appointment to a New York trade role. Three men have faced Sydney local courts after a dramatic arrest in the middle of peak-hour traffic. Former NSW Liberal MP John Sidoti has vowed to clear his name in court after ICAC findings. A new mum has hit out at a government form which calls mothers “birthing parents”.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Sydney family is lucky to be alive after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning from using a charcoal barbecue inside their home. Essential supermarket products surge by 13%. The devastated boyfriend of a young woman killed when their two boats collided has sent her mother a heartbreaking text message from his hospital bed. Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has described suggestions he wants out of the club as “funny”.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kassandra Muhr’s Australian dream ended in tragedy on Sunday night when she was killed in a high-speed boat crash in Pittwater. Premier Dominic Perrottet says mandatory Covid isolation should be scrapped by September as long as the health system is coping. Massive flood damage bill expected if Warragamba Dam wall not raised. Cameron Smith’s bullish style pays off at the British Open.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gangsters and bikies are being kicked out of a rejuvenated Kings Cross and banned for five years under a daring new scheme cooked up by police and the nightclubs themselves. The parents of a 14-year-old boy and his older brother charged with the stabbing death of an Easter show worker say they are “deep in shock” that two of their sons have been accused of murder. Yet another cruise ship carrying more than 100 Covid-positive people is due to dock in Sydney today as cases surge across NSW. And in sport, Penrith looms as one of the hottest NRL premiership favourites in decades after Melbourne’s title hopes suffered a hammer blow in an upset 20-16 loss to Canberra. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns has been using medicinal cannabis for almost two years to treat his brain seizures and chronic pain. Prison officers will be trained to identify right-wing extremist symbols such as “Pepe the Frog” and “Celtic cross” tattoos under a nationwide program to fight radicalisation. Hospital patients stricken with Covid are being kept in general wards and sick kids shunted between hospitals, as the Prime Minister warned cases are set to peak within weeks and vowed to reintroduce Covid sick leave payments after a snap national cabinet meeting. And after years of bullying and repeated sexual assaults by senior officers, a former Defence band member was given a musical instrument to make up for it. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exiled Comanchero bikie boss Mark Buddle has secretly tied the knot with a Northern Cypriot woman in what official sources have described as a fake marriage. Falls in available rental homes in some parts of Sydney have happened more quickly than ever before, pushing up costs even further. The race is on to develop a single vaccine that could protect against all Covid variants, with at least 12 research teams on the job and some already trialling candidate shots. And Gladys Berejiklian’s most ardent supporter and number one campaigner, her father Krikor, has died at the age of 90. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Benji Marshall started taking notes in anticipation of his coaching career a decade ago. Those notes are set to come in handy as Marshall prepares to dip his toe in the water at the Wests Tigers next season, having agreed to be part of a succession plan that will result in him taking over as head coach at his beloved club from Tim Sheens in 2025. Australian parents have been warned to think twice ­before letting their children use the popular social media app TikTok after the company admitted that local user data has been accessed from mainland China. Naming the new “pesky” subvariants that are driving Covid’s third wave around the globe could combat the ­community’s blasé attitude to the virus, ­experts say. And whatever happens with Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin’s Sydney Swans contract negotiations, his wife is looking forward to more family time. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A top-secret mission involving Interpol agents and the National Turkish Coast Guard was behind the dramatic arrest of Aussie bikie boss Mark Buddle. Lance Franklin’s career at Sydney could be over, with reports the AFL great is set to retire or find a third club due to a “lowball contract offer”. The business community is calling for employers and the government to “double down” and ”maintain momentum” on the return to work as new Covid variants wipe out profits and the workforce. Some of the best ballet dancers from across the globe have flocked to Sydney for a unique show that aims to celebrate the art form’s centuries-long history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Northern Cyprus has deported Comanchero bikie boss Mark Buddle to Turkey, where he is being processed before his handover to Australia. They’ve been dubbed the “Quiet Australians” — and now a new report shows that almost one in four Australians have been forced to hide their views on social issues and politics as a result of cancel culture. Pensioners and other welfare recipients struggling to make ends meet amid soaring cost of living will soon receive one of the biggest increases to their fortnightly payments in years. And in sport, a confident Brad Fittler says he can’t see any other result than NSW producing the ultimate State of Origin series heist against Queensland. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The battle to recruit hospitality staff during the ongoing staff shortage crisis continues to intensify, forcing a glitzy Bondi restaurant to email its customer database to try to fill positions. The woman rejected for a New York trade position in favour of John Barilaro has told an inquiry she was informed the job would be “a present for someone” else when her job offer was revoked. A newly announced Beauty and the Geek contestant, who says she’s the loudest person at every party, has expressed regret over being convicted of drink-driving at more than three times the legal limit. And in sport, the Wests Tigers may explore the prospect of reuniting club icons and 2005 grand final heroes Benji Marshall and Robbie Farah on their coaching staff next season if they appoint Tim Sheens. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former swimming champion ­Michael Klim has been secretly ­battling an incurable and debilitating disorder that has resulted in him ­losing sensation in both his feet.An under the radar staffing crisis has hit NSW preschools, with a lack of teachers forcing some centres to close their doors and turn families away.One of Australia’s top law enforcers is under investigation, with suspicions he is a mafia informant and over decades may have compromised some of Australia’s most notorious organised crime cases.And.. Tziporah Malkah has opened up about why she quit her job as a traffic controller and instead opted to open an OnlyFans account.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An assassin who was suspected of the execution murder of Australian Federal Police assistant commissioner Colin Winchester 30 years ago has been allegedly identified after a secret police ­review into Italian mafia operations in Australia. Sydney home values have shrunk in almost three-quarters of city suburbs over the past three months in what’s shaping up to be one of the sharpest property market turnarounds in history. A flood report prepared for the NSW government to guide the location of evacuation routes and future development has not been released to the public, leaving homeowners and developers in limbo. James Packer’s summer carnival kicked off this week with actors, businessmen and famous offspring all boarding the billionaire’s superyacht IJE in France. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boris Johnson was expected to resign as British prime minister last night– after more than 50 MPs resigned from his cabinet. The man accused of one murdering Leisl Smith, has died the day before he was to learn his fate in court. Plans to raise the Warragamba Dam wall to protect homes downstream from catastrophic flooding could be scrapped if Labor wins the next state election. And former NRL star Josh Dugan has been fined $900 for drink driving. The 32, pleaded guilty to a charge of mid-range drink driving when he appeared in Sutherland Local Court on Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Australians will be eligible to get a fourth dose of the Covid jab. The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation made its call on expanding the second booster in a meeting yesterday. NSW Liberals are facing a critical pre­selection test in the prized blue-ribbon seat of Vaucluse ahead of the 2023 state election – with Woollahra mayor Susan Wynne shaping as an early frontrunner. The double murder of teenage gangster Salim Hamze and his innocent father last year may have been retaliation for the killing of a young crime figure attached to the rival Alameddine clan two months earlier. The ex-girlfriend of tennis star Nick Kyrgios has told why the charges came about on the eve of his Wimbledon quarterfinal, seven months after she was allegedly assaulted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three-quarters of NSW households face paying hundreds of dollars more for electricity this financial year after EnergyAustralia became the third power giant to dramatically hike NSW prices. After the Reserve Bank of Australia jacked up interest rates by 0.5 percentage points in consecutive months for the first time on record, homeowners are being warned to brace for a three-peat in August. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will have spent more time overseas in his first eight weeks in office than John Howard did in his first year. Water-battered residents are facing yet another heart-breaking clean-up, amid warnings the treacherous ­weather system which has inundated NSW hasn’t finished yet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s top doctors will urgently consider rolling out a fourth Covid dose to the nation as NSW’s Chief Health Officer warned a third wave could bring the economy to its knees. A maritime disaster in the Royal National Park appears to have been avoided, with three tug boats towing an unpowered bulk carrier to safety, after fears for much of Monday it would run aground. Anthony Albanese will visit flood-ravaged parts of NSW when he returns to Australia having toured war-torn Ukraine. And.. A Fed-UP Ricky Stuart has launched a scathing attack on the overall standard of NRL refereeing, declaring “the system is broken”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rain has once again smashed NSW, with more than 40 evacuation orders in place across the state as rising water levels submerge roads and threaten homes. Premier Dominic Perrottet has vowed to drag rail unionists to the employee relations watchdog after the latest escalation of a months-long feud between the parties. Homeowners should prepare for the full pain of a 50-basis-point hike in official interest rates on Tuesday, with analysts saying it is a certainty banks will pass on the entire increase to borrowers. Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says referees need to have the “courage” to make the big calls in the big moments of a game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The woman offered the New York trade ambassador post only to have it ripped away and given to John Barilaro has spoken of her “distress” and fears for her career. An Australian crime lord has risked a death sentence after allegedly masterminding the smuggling of a huge haul of drugs into Bali and is on the run from Indonesian police and Interpol.A strong East Coast Low is forming off the NXW coast- this weather system is bringing torrential rain and major flooding to Greater Sydney. Teenagers have returned to Facebook – to rip people off in a series of sophisticated scams that have alarmed police.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finding a GP is only going to get more difficult as the number of junior doctors applying for fully funded general practice training places has almost halved.Landing a foot on the NSW property ladder has become more challenging than at any time in the last five decades.More than 78,481 people in NSW have caught influenza this year and vaccination rates for children are at a low 25 per cent for under-fives. IT seems as though David Jones customers are a little too classy for Kim Kardashian.- despite the brand being worth $600 million- her products have sparked a barrage of backlash from loyal DJs followers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An unassuming Western Sydney student conned his way out of handcuffs and into luxury cars, “porn-star experiences” and convinced people to part with bars of gold. John Barilaro has withdrawn from his new $500,000-a-year position as NSW’s trade commissioner to the US because his appointment was a “distraction” for the government. Tolls could go up by nearly $100 a year for Western Sydney drivers, with the hike eating into the $750 toll rebate announced in last month’s state budget. Sydney has nabbed the world’s premier innovation festival – America’s South by Southwest – to revitalise the city’s post-pandemic events calendar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A popular eastern suburbs naturopath, health influencer and online detox queen has been refused bail on charges of having sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old child. Agreeing to teacher union demands to give teachers ­already on six-figure salaries a 7.5 per cent pay rise – and ­giving them more time off class – will add an extra $4bn to the cost of funding public education over two years. Hundreds of thousands of AGL customers in NSW face a $300-a-year increase to their electricity bills from August. The Sydney Roosters will move superstar centre Joey Manu to five-eighth as they prepare for their toughest regular season challenge in 11 years against Penrith on Friday nightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Slain bikie Yusuf Nazlioglu had an ugly run-in with the mother of a Comanchero boss he was once accused of murdering in the weeks before he himself was shot dead. The Prime Minister arrived for the NATO Summit in Madrid- sending the message if Beijing tries to impose its will “by force” it would face a unified resistance from the same countries standing against Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. A “passionate” lesbian kissing scene in a performance of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet – in which both lead roles are played by females – has sparked outrage among parents of the high school students who sat in the audience. And South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell headlines a staggering $9m worth of rugby league talent to return for this weekend’s round 16 which will offer up three NRL blockbusters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Lone Wolf bikie Yusuf Nazlioglu was shot last night in Sydney’s inner west and was believed to be fighting for life. The face of Australia is rapidly changing with the latest census finding the population is growing fast, is more diverse and less religious. Passport chaos which has left travellers in all-day queues to pick up documents should be a thing of the past after a promised major overhaul of the overloaded system. NRL legend- Andrew Johns believes veterans Blues player Nathan Cleary –- is establishing a new standard elevating him above all the greatest halfbacks in State of Origin’s 42-year history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of commuters will be left stranded this week with train services to be slashed ahead of upcoming industrial action by the rail union. The woman who was with slain gangster Bilal Hamze when he was shot dead left Sydney straight after his execution and hasn’t returned, The Daily Telegraph can reveal. Serial pests who have pledged to cause “mass disruption” in Sydney’s CBD today have told their followers to “walk on roads and stop cars from passing” and be prepared to “run” from police. And a young man and woman, who as children were sexually abused by a teenager who went on to become a political staffer, have confronted the confessed attacker in court, revealing the damage he wrought on them. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW Police will recruit up to four State of Origin stars – and former NRL champion Sonny Bill Williams – to target the ugly postcode wars in Sydney’s west. A FORMER staffer for Gladys Berejiklian has admitted to sexually abusing two children while he was a teenager. THE Covid-19 vaccine mandate could be lifted for staff at most NSW schools as soon as next month, under a proposal to return at least 1000 teachers to classrooms. UNDERCOVER investigations usually feature a secret agent risking their life to uncover drug rings and organised crime networks – not to find missing wooden pallets. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BURNT bush is regrowing at twice the normal speed, a former state fire chief says, slashing the time before it is back to being a blaze risk. FORMER deputy premier John Barilaro was not required to seek approval from the parliamentary ethics adviser to take up a $500,000-per-year job because of an obscure clause in the Ministerial Code of Conduct which Labor has labelled a “loophole”. COMANCHERO boss, Mark Buddle‘s plans of reaping in millions of dollars from a ‘’tax’’ on drug imports appears to have failed. A VETERAN phys-ed teacher has warned sedentary children who are not doing enough physical activity are at risk of slipping through the cracks thanks to a shortage of PE staff in NSW schools. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A woman has died after falling into a campfire at a campground in northern NSW. Unions will face dramatically higher fines for illegal strikes under a government bid to see off a “spring offensive’’ of ­commuter chaos, striking schoolteachers and health workers walking off the job. After her “unwise” speech contributed to derailing the trial over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins, legal experts say TV presenter Lisa Wilkinson could potentially face contempt of court ­charges. And in sport, forget Sunday — the most ferocious State of Origin clash of the next few days could very well take place on Friday. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With “gritted teeth” a judge has delayed the trial for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins after TV presenter Lisa Wilkinson “completely obliterated” the line between allegation and guilt in her ­Logies acceptance speech. A newlywed bride killed in a golf buggy crash on Hamilton Island during her honeymoon has been identified as Sydney woman Marina Morgan. Back-to-school subsidies worth $150 for every child, a $3000 “thank you” payment for healthcare workers, toll relief worth up to $750 per year, and billions of dollars worth of major reforms are among a pre-election cash splash from Treasurer Matt Kean. And former NSW State of Origin forward Brent Kite changed his tune to plead guilty to several driving charges yesterday, months after ranting that a magistrate had “no authority” over him. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An 18-year-old from Sydney has died after a horror skiing accident at Thredbo in the state’s south. Lawyers for the man charged with sexually assaulting former Liberal Party staffer Brittany Higgins have applied to push back his trial due. One of the companies contacted by the NSW government over plans to add another flagpole to the Sydney Harbour Bridge provided a quote for $600,000, raising questions over why the project was given a $25m taxpayer-funded budget. And in sport, transgender athlete Hannah Mouncey has joined Olympic medallist Madeline Groves in condemning FINA’s decision to ban transgender athletes For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the guns used to jammed during attack Twenty suspected underworld figures have been identified by police as the “masters” of Sydney’s gang war  Australia will prioritise the purchase of nuclear-powered submarines able to hit the water the earliest, And The return of the Logies red carpet did not disappoint See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Under-fire NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean has been accused of ducking responsibility for the state’s electricity crisis  Australia's most popular female sport is on the brink of financial ruin World-class rugby league training facilities to develop the stars of tomorrow will be unveiled in Tuesday’s state budget And Global megastar couple Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson have been spotted in a tropical Far North Queensland paradise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All children in NSW will get access to an extra year of early education under a historic $5.8bn policy  For a third night in a row NSW households have been urged to conserve electricity in the middle of a winter cold snap  A plan to supersize a Sydney McDonald’s drive-thru with an extra traffic lane is being opposed by local health officials  And Superstar sprinter Nature Strip’s demolition job of the best northern hemisphere thoroughbreds in the King’s Stand Stakes was the best win by an Australian-trained racehorse at Royal Ascot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of thousands of Australians are having their “faceprints” captured by major retailers without their knowledge, an investigation has found. Origin Energy would have kept two of Eraring Power ­Station’s four ­generators running until 2028 as part of a proposal designed to reduce the risks posed by closing the entire plant early. One of these Rays is not like the other. And Sydney could miss out on the rights to host the 2027 Rugby World Cup final See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Households shivering through freezing cold temperatures across NSW last night have been urged to conserve power in a desperate bid to avoid blackouts Premier Dominic Perrottet has hauled two of his senior ministers into line  School leaders have vowed fee relief for financially stressed parents juggling interest rate hikes, rising grocery prices and spiralling petrol costs  And Nature Strip’s terminally-ill part-owner Jack Van Duuren says his champion sprinter is keeping him alive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police hell-bent on stopping Sydney’s rampant gang war are niggling their targets any way they can, disrupting the lives of kingpins with petty criminal charges – like hanging an arm out the window of a car. She was the hero who pulled NSW out of the darkest days of the pandemic and chief health officer Dr Kerry Chant says being recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours is a tribute to her colleagues. The flood-ravaged Northern Rivers will get a bigger emergency services presence as part of a $132.7 million investment in the SES. And in sport, Australia could have at least 10 new faces in the Kangaroos squad for the World Cup at the end of the year. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.