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Labor will go on the attack with a pivot to a Mediscare-style campaign against Scott Morrison’s team, as the ­opposition battles to reset after a disastrous first week ­derailed by Anthony Albanese’s errors.  Premier Dominic Perrottet has vowed to review NSW’s foster care system after furious advocates slammed the current laws as “disastrous” and “unfair”.  Prison staff at Silverwater Prison say fallen Aussie TV icon Andrew O’Keefe has become an entitled, demanding, “prima donna” of the  yard   And in NRL, Newcastle has sensationally withdrawn its three-year contract extension for Kalyn Ponga, freeing the Knights superstar to become the Dolphins’ first marquee signing.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of families left homeless after the devastating floods will be able to relocate to temporary housing “pods” as they rebuild their lives.  After 15 years at the Nine Network, rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns is struggling to accept a demotion from the commentary box to sideline duties.  Police are exploring possible links to a notorious Sydney crime family and an alleged attack on a young woman with battery acid in the heart of the CBD on Friday night.  Teachers will be offered the chance to retrain as maths specialists for free as the state government battles a critical shortage.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twenty-five years after a headless body was found in a river southwest of Sydney police have ramped up efforts to find the man’s killers and finally end the mystery. A Sydney developer shared in a $200,000 profit on land it bought from Canada Bay Council after its mayor did not declare the buyer was a friend and donor of his. Suspended Liberal NSW Minister Gareth Ward has revealed he is considering writing a “tell all” book about his life in politics while also not ruling out running as an independent at the next State election.  A housing shortage and structural changes in the property market spurred by the Covid pandemic have set the stage for a rental crisis and Sydney tenants have been warned they’ll pay. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rugby league boss Peter V’landys has vowed to use the power and influence of his sport to fight the gang bloodshed in Western Sydney. Anthony Albanese was forced to clean up another potential campaign mess for Labor after saying turning back asylum seeker boats meant offshore detention wasn’t needed.  Scott Morrison has refused to admit he broke a key election promise by not establishing a federal anti-corruption watchdog, instead spinning the blame on the Opposition in a fiery fourth day of the election campaign. Broncos coach Kevin Walters has taken aim at the NRL, declaring star prop Payne Haas should not have been suspended for Brisbane’s daunting Good Friday clash against premiers the Panthers in Sydney.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The  gang crisis plaguing Western Sydney is now sweeping the entire city, from Blacktown to Bondi, with police mounting an all-fronts assault to try and stop the bloodshed. As travel chaos descended across airports Australia-wide and passengers faced huge delays, it’s been revealed Qantas head office staff were last week treated to a festival of Zumba classes and stress-relieving puppy patting sessions.  Southwest Sydney locals have branded Kristina Keneally “hypocritical” after she turned up to receive communion at a Palm Sunday mass in the heart of Cabramatta, three years after she called the Catholic Church a “failing and decaying institution”.  Nathan Cleary has sacrificed the opportunity stay at the top rugby league’s rich list by turning his back on the open market to remain at Penrith and help keep their premiership contending squad together.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard is prepared to go it alone and scrap restrictive Covid-isolation rules if other states insist on keeping them.  Police are investigating whether the fatal stabbing of a teenage carnival worker at the Royal Easter Show is linked to ongoing violence between rival postcode gangs from Western Sydney.  Anthony Albanese no longer argues climate change is the greatest risk to Australia’s future because “China has changed under its current leadership” and is now a serious national security threat. A respected horse breeder  and polo identity who bred Melbourne Cup winner Shocking has been charged over a conspiracy to import more than a tonne of cocaine with an estimated street value of more than $400m.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rugby league boss Peter V’landys and NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo are calling on the NSW government to bring in tougher penalties to tackle pitch invaders after two matches were interrupted over the weekend.  Labor's campaign was in crisis on day one with Anthony Albanese forced to issue an embarrassing apology after he could not recall critical economic figures.  A Sydney man who chased down three teenage boys who had stolen his car before two of the boys died in a high-speed crash could avoid going to jail after a judge ordered he be assessed for home detention.  NRL star Adam Reynolds’ brother-in-law is one of three people charged over a wild brawl outside an Oxford St pub over the weekend from which a young man will not recover.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A special task force to combat bullying in schools is being created in the wake of teenager Matilda “Tilly” Rosewarne’s heartbreaking suicide as Education Minister Sarah Mitchell vows to save other students from falling through the cracks.  Sydney Roosters superstar Isabelle Kelly inspired a history-making NRLW premiership win over St George Illawarra on the back of another sensational second-half comeback by the Tricolours.  People who assault healthcare workers, prison officers, emergency services staff and volunteers will face tough new penalties by the end of the year.  A gruelling six-week election campaign will be fought on jobs, health and ­national security as Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese promise voters they are each the safer pair of hands to guide Australia through ­uncertain times.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Scott Morrison will head to Canberra today to ask Governor-General David Hurley to fire the starting gun for an election to be held no later than May, 21.  Authorities are investigating claims chronic poker machine addicts were given cash handouts of up to $1050 a week to keep them hooked  It has been 24 years since her son Arthur Haines tragically died, but his mum Julie Szabo still leaves a light on in his bedroom in her never-ending quest for justice.  Ash Barty has closed one chapter in her life – and is ­literally opening many more in her first move since her shock retirement.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research has revealed first-home buyers hoping to get into the market with help from recently ­expanded federal initiatives are facing slim pickings in Sydney.  A $400,000 plan to address the critical teacher shortage by luring and training “career changers” into the profession is still being designed with not one new staff member having yet been recruited.  The socialite licensee and public face of a ritzy eastern suburbs bar offered to help get an undercover cop $300 worth of cocaine via a dealer “down the street”.  Polls in four battleground battler seats where voters rank economic management, cost-of-living and interest rates as the most important issues, has found Labor is neck-and-neck with the ­Coalition government on who is best to deal with them.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dozens of people have been rescued from flash flooding and thousands ordered to leave their homes as experts tipped rising water to break decades-old records overnight... A major new hospital in Sydney’s west could be built on top of an old rubbish tip contaminated with asbestos, lead and other hazardous waste.  A north shore council has been accused of driving visitors away by jacking up beachside parking meter fees by up to 75 per cent.  Canterbury's head of football Phil Gould has moved to take the target off coach Trent Barrett and shift it on to his own back by suggesting he and he alone is responsible for handling the NRL return of halfback Kyle Flanagan.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Liberal member who took the Prime Minister to court in a bid to block the endorsement of candidates in 12 seats has been expelled from the NSW Liberal party.  The Panthers have been rocked by another off-field drama, with young gun Taylan May charged with assault by Queensland police.  A push to allow unvaccinated teachers back into classrooms to address the staffing crisis which is crippling the state’s schools has the backing of former deputy chief medical officer Dr Nick Coatsworth.  As Tiger Woods prepares to make an amazing comeback from severe leg injuries sustained in a car crash 14 months ago, he has the legend of Ben Hogan to serve as inspiration.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been revealed that one in five public school students did not turn up to class on Monday because they were sick, self isolating or simply told they must learn from home due to the fact there were not enough teachers to cover classes..  A major legal win for Scott Morrison has guaranteed his “captain’s pick” candidates in key NSW seats, as the Coalition now seeks to urgently make up lost ground in the campaign.  National parks and wild life engineers insist a Blue Mountains walking trail was inspected and given the all clear, just days before it collapsed killing a father and son. The ARL Commission has given the NSW Rugby League three days to rectify its ill-fated boardroom elections or have its funding cut.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A NSW police strike force set up to investigate alleged sexual assaults linked to Katoomba High School has charged one student with multiple serious offences. Exclusive data reveals some homeowners have made more than $1 million since March 2020 as the equity in their homes ­skyrocketed during the pandemic. Two-up will be played for three days, Middle East veterans honoured and events will be restriction free this year for the first full-scale Anzac Day since the pandemic began. Sophie Monk is officially no longer a Bachelorette after marrying her boyfriend Joshua Gross in a secret elopement at their home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defence Minister Peter ­Dutton has slammed Anthony Albanese for “making things up”  A Sydney solicitor is facing potentially years in jail if convicted after allegedly bashing a driver during a road rage incident  The mother of a young woman whose body lay hidden in a bush grave for three years after she was shot on a dirt track has spoken for the first time of her anguish, And Referee whistles, cheers from the crowd and player of the match pride have returned to NSWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Domestic violence offenders who are also subject to apprehended violence orders could be forced to wear ankle tracking bracelets to protect women  Australia’s online safety watchdog has not issued a ­single formal notice to teen ­cyber-bullies ordering them to remove harmful content Lismore's second major flood in weeks has turned out to be the final straw for shattered residents  And South Sydney captain Cameron Murray has made the shock admission he was “lucky” to stay on the field in the grand final after getting wiped out by his own teammateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Warne’s memory will be permanently enshrined at the Sydney Cricket Ground where he holds the record for the most Test wickets taken. It will be “impossible” to tell if petrol stations have passed on the full 22 cent cut to the fuel excise and hurt the budget bottom line with no clear benefit to Australians Western Sydney families are living in a “childcare desert” with only one place in a centre for every seven children in some areas And NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb has made sweeping changes to the force’s hierarchy,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has launched a surgical strike on the cost of living, using his Election Year budget  Headlining the government’s battle plan is a cut to the fuel excise tax. The Treasurer’s speech also showed the Government has young Australians in its sights. And It's official. Queensland legend Cameron Smith is back to haunt Brad Fittler’s Blues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of thousands of Australians will be able to train for skilled jobs across in-demand industries under a major budget boost for tradies  NSW Treasurer Matt Kean has been forced to condemn Extinction Rebellion after the group gave him their tick of approval  A Sydney banker called his wife a “psycho” when he allegedly assaulted her at a child’s hospital bedside, a court has heard. And George Burgess has earned a reprieve after the NRL opted not to ban the St George Illawarra  prop under the game’s no-fault stand-down policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First home buyers will be given a leg up to get into the property market under the major expansion of a guarantee scheme to help young people, regional families and single parents in a “cost of living” pre-election budget pitch to Australians.   The state’s most wanted man, who is believed to have organised the murders of several members of the Hamzy family, is thought to have paid up to $750,000 to flee the country on a fishing trawler off the coast of Western Australia.  The ex-partner of young Newcastle mother Mackenzie Anderson has been charged with murder over her late night stabbing death that has shocked the local community.  Education Minister Sarah Mitchell wants HSC students to sit their exams on computers rather than using pen and paper in one of the biggest shake-ups in the exams’ 50-year history.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been dubbed “bigorexia” – an eating disorder mostly affecting teenage boys that drives them to endlessly lift weights and binge on ­protein.  A review of 14 separate studies on mental health has found the Covid pandemic has left healthcare workers with dangerous levels of depression, anxiety, sleep problems and stress.  The family of an eight-month old baby is suing the state over claims he was illegally strip searched by a female police ­officer while on the way to visit his father in jail.  As the wife of NSW Blues and St George-Illawarra star rugby league player Tariq, Ashleigh Sims is no stranger to the bruises and brutality of professional sport. But now it’s her time in the spotlight.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been a wild ride, but Sydney’s pandemic-induced property boom is over. The wife of Australia’s most wanted man was allegedly caught in a $1 million lie used to buy a plush family home in western Sydney as police hunted her husband. A fresh wave of price spikes is about to hit Aussie households already struggling with massive increases in fuel costs and higher expenses. And in sport, forget David Fifita. There is another Titan who could play State of Origin this season — his back-row teammate Beau Fermor. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trams running on the second stage of the Parramatta Light Rail will be required to be built in Australia, in a potentially industry-building edict put out by new Transport Minister David Elliott.  A crippling disease impacting one in nine Australian women will be tackled with $58 million, as Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s wife Jenny joins the pre-election political frontline with a heartwrenching account of her own “excruciating” pain battling the condition.  Parents must have conversations with their sons about pornography at earlier ages, a leading psychologist has warned following a spike in the number of students being indecently assaulted in the state’s public schools. And in sport, Ash Barty has closed the door on tennis but admits “it’s not padlocked’’ as her sporting future remains shrouded in mystery. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three real estate agents are among six people charged over a scheme in which they allegedly used names of unsuspecting members of the public to pocket hundreds of thousands of dollars in Covid rent relief payments for homes they were actually using as drug labs. Lecturers at the University of Sydney have been banned from sleeping with their students, while other ­universities have maintained the rights of professors to have sex with the young adults they teach —  just as long as they jump through the necessary bureaucratic hoops. Taxi licence owners could get six figure payments to compensate them for the impact of Uber under a proposal being developed by the state government, funded by extending a charge on customers. And in sport, St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin has cut forward George Burgess from the Dragons side amid fears the club’s latest off-field scandal could “drag” on and turn into another distraction. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese has declared that Labor will be the party of mainstream Australia — not the woke left — and a friend to business and aspirational Australians. An urgent review of penalties faced by protesters who cause mayhem on our streets is set to report back to the government within days. Your economy needs you – and fortunately NSW has a stellar line-up of autumn and winter events that could pump up to $1 billion into the state. And in sport, St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin has named George Burgess to take on Cronulla after the forward was charged with sexual touching without consent on Monday night.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor senator Kimberley Kitching was hurt by a “cantankerous cabal” in her party and “deserved so very much better” before her sudden death, her grieving husband said at her funeral yesterday.  Labor will abandon its promise to deliver working mums thousands of dollars for their retirement, allowing a system slammed as a “tax on pregnancy” to remain in place if the party is elected. NRL star George Burgess was last night charged with sexually touching a woman without her consent.  And in sport, Parramatta recruit Josh Hodgson has played his last game for Canberra. The Raiders on Monday confirmed that Hodgson would have surgery on his knee this week and miss the remainder of the season. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW cabinet minister David Elliott has unleashed on his own party for allowing members to propagate a “woke” agenda that alienates ­voters. Adults must pick up a second language if Sydney is to become a truly “global city”. Sydney bikies are going bush in an attempt to avoid police scrutiny. Australia’s going into the third and deciding Test at ­Lahore with the same XI. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ex-NRL star Jarryd Hayne wants to be represented by the barrister who put the notorious Skaf gang rapists in jail. Questions are being asked as to why the Triple-0 network failed so dismally in the recent flood crisis. Thousands of teachers are preparing to walk away from the job because of the crazy workload and poor pay. A damning report has revealed childcare centres are feeding children for as little as 65 cents a day.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jessica Nguyen may have one of the worst driving records ever for a P-plater with fines over $8000 and suspensions totalling 19 months. An online doctor company has been blasted by the AMA and called “unethical” for its links to tobacco giant Philip Morris. Investors have come roaring back to the housing market after years of retreat. One major health fund is ­raising the premiums of its cover by a massive 11.4 per cent. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Labor MP Emma Husar has revealed the stress of being bullied by ALP powerbrokers caused her to develop a heart condition. The rail union agrees in principle to “pull back” industrial action in ­exchange for “intense negotiations” with the government. Cameron Munster is expected to reject Melbourne’s contract offer after being asked to take a significant pay cut. Craig Fitzgibbon is ready to walk through the gates of Shark Park for his first game as head coach For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Western Parkland City Authority Chair calls for those who don’t live in the west to stop trying to block thousands of new jobs. Man charged with raping former Liberal Party staffer Brittany Higgins in Parliament House will apply to permanently stop his six-week jury trial going ahead. Keeping the state’s new ­intercity trains in storage is costing $500,000 every month amid rail union dispute. South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell has opened up about the perils of controlling his “inner beast”.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A jerry can outside a Sydney boarding house is set to be a crucial piece of evidence for police investigating three deaths. Former police chief Mick Fuller has been cleared of any wrongdoing in owning shares in two racehorses. Commuters in Western Sydney have the worst access to public transport and the least number of services. Indigenous sporting icon Arthur Beetson is to be honoured with his name on a grandstand at the new Sydney Football Stadium. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Residents are willing to sign safety waivers to return to the Mascot Towers complex if the government cuts off their rental support. A group of water bureaucrats spent taxpayers‘ money learning to laugh away their anxiety at the height of last week’s deadly floods. Petrol prices across Greater Sydney soar above $2 a litre. Parramatta’s Sean Russell will remain in hospital for several after suffering horror injuries in a tackle the NRL has deemed not worthy of a charge. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Motorists looking to avoid skyrocketing fuel prices by taking Uber rides will be forced to pay a petrol surcharge as the federal government faces growing pressure to drive down costs at the bowser. The way Sydney underworld gangs communicate with major international crime figures through dark web-style phones can be revealed following significant arrests last week over the murder of Mejid Hamzy. Cricket grounds around Australia are looking to follow Sydney’s lead and hold live memorial services for Shane Warne in conjunction with a live telecast of his official farewell at the MCG. Parramatta keep finding new ways to torture their fans. The latest bid to end the most talked-about premiership drought in the game got off to a nervous start at CommBank Stadium on Sunday as the Eels blew a 14-point lead before recovering to down Gold Coast 32-28.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defence officials offered NSW their help ahead of the east coast “rain bomb” on two separate occasions, only to be told they were not needed. The great Covid-inspired migration to regional NSW appears to already running out of steam TV presenter James Mathison has been charged with failing to hand liquidators the financial records from his media company And A University lecturer has been stood down after mistakenly broadcasting pornography to an online class of first year students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elevated first floors or homes on stilts similar to classic “Queenslanders” could be the way of the future in flood-prone areas  Almost 40 years after his ­involvement in one of the most notorious bikie shootouts, a former gang member from the 1984 Milperra Massacre now wants to work with children Healthy people with mild symptoms will soon no longer need to get tested but should instead treat coronavirus like the flu or a cold, national cabinet has decided. And Shane Warne lost his own life to a heart attack but his enduring legacy will be to save many others from the same fate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police Commissioner Karen Webb turned down at least a “dozen” other invitations to International Women’s Day functions but was guest of honour at her husband’s luxury Maserati dealership during the state’s devastating floods. Devastated flood victims will receive up to $18,000 in rental support and be housed in motor homes and pods while they scramble to piece together their lives. COVID case numbers are expected to more than double in just six weeks as a new sub-strain rapidly infects the community. Test star David Warner has promised to get home and attend the funeral service at the MCG to honour Shane Warne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While her rank and file officers were risking their lives and pulling bodies from raging torrents on Tuesday- Police chief Karen Webb marked International Women’s Day as the star speaker at an event at Sydney’s flash Maserati dealership in Alexandria, which is linked to her husband. Prime Minster Scott Morrison has announced a massive 30 per cent increase in Australian Defence Force numbers over the next two decades, including the creation of a regiment dedicated to ­“information warfare’’ Sodden western Sydney residents have vowed to uproot their families for good and others face long waits ­before they can even access their homes after the worst floods to strike the region in 40 years claimed another life. in a first-look inside the NRL’s covid-crippling 2022 season- Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon will deliver his final word to his players just hours before kick-off via a video-link streamed directly to the team’s Canberra hotel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sinking cars, fleeing residents, and a sudden waterfall on the Spit Bridge – Sydney’s northern beaches were transformed into an island of chaos as major roads into the peninsula were cut off with floodwaters. Shane Warne and his group of friends had a standard Thai back and neck massage in the hours before his death. Billions of extra dollars have gone into schools in the past decade but Australia’s performance in the global education rankings continues to slide. Penrith has shot down any speculation that the shock decision to put Nathan Cleary’s NRL return back to round 4 had anything to do with a training mishap.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Warne’s family have poured out their hearts to a “much loved and admired son, father, brother and uncle”. Communities plunged into crisis by the NSW flood disaster, including the evacuated residents of Camden, are bracing for D-Day with authorities forecasting a horror day of rain in already saturated catchments before conditions finally ease. Senior female MP’s on both sides of politics say NOW “more than ever” is the time for women and girls to consider a career in public office. AND… former Gold Coast Titans star ­Tyrone Peachey admits he knew he was the ball-playing lock the Wests Tigers play were  crying out for a ball-playing lock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Warne’s extreme crash diet has been blamed for playing a role in his “massive heart attack”, as new details emerge about the frantic efforts by his friends to save his life inside his Thai villa. Australia’s fleet of nuclear-powered submarines will be based on the east coast, with two NSW port towns short-listed as possible locations for the new state-of-the-art $10bn defence facility. Exhausted Lismore residents, already reeling after being thumped by record floods, are bracing for even more rain and potential flooding after heavy showers began to lash the area. And in sport, Brisbane star forward Millie Boyle might just be the best player in the world after another dazzling display in the Broncos’ comfortable 28-10 win over Newcastle. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Warne’s family is ­desperately trying to get his body back to Australia after his shock death in Thailand.  With just weeks until the federal election, Labor is scrambling to put together a “dirt unit” after a war game of its election campaign revealed the party has a lack of  research on its opponents.  A statewide program to put sanitary products in NSW school bathrooms is set to take the stigma and embarrassment out of menstruation for young girls. And the boyfriend of television personality Deborah Hutton has been cleared of allegedly choking a person during an alleged home invasion after prosecutors dropped the charge this week.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research has revealed 60 Sydney suburbs where more than two thirds of homeowners are in mortgage stress and living on a financial knife edge. They have no telephones, no power, and are running low on food and fuel — not much has changed for the NSW towns wiped out by floodwaters. In 1954, a raging torrent tore Lismore apart, leaving it isolated — and 68 years and countless technological  advances later, not much is different. Women taking part in a landmark economic review want the NSW government to overhaul paid parental leave policies and allow men to take a greater role and fairer share of caring for children. And a liquidator has been appointed to embattled homegrown luxe fashion label Ginger & Smart after the pandemic took a six-figure bite out of the business leaving creditors and suppliers owed hundreds of thousands of dollars. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a remarkable Noah’s ark rescue, a newborn baby, young children, four alpacas and 21 dogs were ferried to safety by SES volunteers as floodwaters turned swathes of Sydey’s southwest into an inland sea. Desperate principals are locking toilets during class time to stop students surreptitiously puffing away on vapes as a black market thrives in schools. Kristina Keneally’s bid to parachute into a safe Western Sydney seat is set to face a major hurdle, with two popular Fairfield councillors tipped to run for Fowler in a move that could stymie Labor’s vote. And in sport, Brisbane skipper Adam Reynolds has spoken of his frustration at being a passenger at Red Hill after a shock Covid-19 diagnosis delivered a hammer blow to his much-hyped Broncos debut. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney is bracing for a ­catastrophic perfect storm today that authorities fear may result in widespread and dangerous flooding across the city.  The destruction of Lismore was laid bare yesterday as the flood waters receded leaving behind a sea of stinking mud and heartbreak. NRL star Jack de Belin has ­revealed he  refused to ever consider the possibility of spending years  in prison as he faced  trial on sexual assault charges. And in sport, triple Supercars champion Scott McLaughlin is confident of a return for this year’s Bathurst 1000 as he sets his sights on becoming an IndyCar title challenger after his breakthrough win in the US. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A humanitarian crisis has unfolded in the state’s northeast with up to 40,000 properties evacuated and a woman in her 80s found dead in her Lismore home as the terrifying weather bomb heads south. Schools are warning parents that children caught with sweet treats in their lunch box face having them confiscated because excessive amounts of sugar are unhealthy and can trigger mood swings and disagreements with other kids. Sydney property prices have fallen for the first time in 17 months as the threat of rising interest rates and ­economic uncertainty sours home­buyer demand. And in sport, there is more tension in the ranks of the Australian cricket team, with players angered by the shock axing of their popular and highly respected physio on the eve of the Pakistan tour. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of drenched and terrified Lismore residents clung to their roofs amid record-high floodwaters overnight as emergency services raced until nightfall to rescue as many people as possible.  The head of Sydney’s Mardi Gras festival has slammed plans for a permanent cycleway along Oxford Street, saying the nuisance path presented a threat to the future of the city’s iconic gay and lesbian pride parade.  World leaders have savaged Vladimir Putin’s terrifying nuclear threat, questioning his sanity and calling him a megalomaniac as they warn it could cause a disastrous “miscalculation” in the Ukraine crisis. And in sport, the NRL will interview the key players in the NSW Rugby League stoush after the ARL Commission fielded a formal complaint on Monday afternoon – only hours after revealing it would emerge from Covid in better financial shape than when the pandemic began. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Employees who want to keep working remotely could lose their jobs to overseas workers, while businesses that don’t encourage staff back into the office risk getting left behind. Australia will help fund the supply of weapons to Ukraine and has “taken nothing off the table” to further ensure Russia pays a “heavy price” for starting an unprovoked war. Pubs and registered clubs across the state can now stay open for longer during sporting and cultural events, as the government forges ahead with its Covid recovery. For the first time in rugby league history, Parramatta will lock out the general public for two home games this season ­because of an expected overwhelming demand for tickets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Footy star Blake Ferguson has ­revealed the torment of 29 lonely nights inside a Japanese prison where no one spoke English and he couldn’t contact his family or ­manager.  Premier Dominic Perrottet was not told about the decision to shut down the rail network as his most senior public servant was asleep when the late-night text message from a transport boss was sent.  It’s been revealed students are being left in the library or playground with “minimal supervision”, or split up among other ­classes, as the public education system grapples with a critical teacher shortage.  The wife of former cricket Legend Dean Jones says his estate cannot afford to pay any money to her late husband’s love child. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ukraine has declared a state of emergency and imposed martial law as Russia launches a full-scale invasion with multiple rocket attacks on airports, ports and military bases, including on the capital Kyiv. There are more sharks off Sydney’s coastline now than there has ever been according to a  veteran fisherman . Joey Manu has been named Sydney Roosters five-eighth for a trial against Wests Tigers – his first game since having his cheekbone smashed in an ugly high shot by South Sydney’s Latrell Mitchell on August 28. This Sunday marks the opening round of a historic NRLW season featuring three new clubs in the Eels, Knights and Titans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.