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There are calls for the Australian Defence Force to reconsider stripping bravery awards from entire Special Forces units who served in Afghanistan, following damning accusations of alleged war crimes. Sydneysiders have sweltered through two consecutive days of temperatures above 40 degrees, for the first time in 80 years. In a troubling reminder of last year’s horror bushfire season, hot and windy conditions have whipped up close to 90 blazes across NSW. And Steve Smith is steaming home in his bid to be crowned cricketer of the decade. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Nov 20203min

The Morrison Government has made changes to its stimulus scheme, extending the construction commencement deadline from three months to six months. A report to be tabled in NSW Parliament this week has taken aim at the Department of Communities and Justice, claiming eight vulnerable children might be alive today if it had properly investigated their mental health. Erin Molan has declared she’s mentally ready to deal with the scrutiny and pressure of Sydney FM radio. And Christmas just got a whole lot better for Dragons star Corey Norman, who picked up a $25,000 poker machine jackpot on Friday night. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Nov 20202min

Allegations have emerged that missing woman Melissa Caddick may have illegally used another company’s Australian Financial Services licence without authorisation. Jarryd Hayne has admitted he knew the woman accusing him of sexual assault didn’t want to have sex, but denies forcing himself on her. Some of Australia’s most well-known, and deadly animals will be transformed into adorable animated stars, in a new Netflix film. And a teenager from Queensland has become the most-wanted signature in the NRL. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Nov 20203min

Gladys Berejiklian is under pressure to ease COVID restrictions at large hospitality venues to save jobs and livelihoods in the lead up to Christmas. NSW Academic Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert is expected to arrive home in Australia today, following her release from Iran after being locked up for 804 days. Santa has officially been confirmed as an ‘essential worker’ and has been granted permission to enter NSW without completing a 14-day COVID quarantine. And Australia urged to adopt a no-sledging policy around Virat Kohli, warning ‘You don’t want to wake the beast’. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Nov 20203min

Airlines and travel agencies have reportedly been flooded with bookings from Sydneysiders keen to head north, when the Queensland border reopens next week. We’ll soon get an insight into the life of Sydney nightclub boss John Ibrahim, with his book ‘Last King of the Cross’ set to be made into a major international miniseries. Parents are being urged to keep it simple when it comes to presents for their children’s teachers this year, amid fears a simple gift card could amount to bribery of public officials. And rising NRL star Keith Titmuss, who tragically died on Monday, will be posthumously awarded an official Sea Eagles player number. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Nov 20203min

Small hospitality venues will soon be able to double the amount of patrons allowed on their premises, with COVID restrictions easing just in time for Christmas. The family of rising Manly Sea Eagles star Keith Titmuss who died suddenly at training on Monday, has tearfully paid tribute to their ‘larrikin’. Prosecutors have dropped the final charge against a Sydney father at the centre of a legal battle over a tattoo. And he NRL will launch next season with a face-off between super coaches Wayne Bennett and Craig Bellamy. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Nov 20203min

The Sea Eagles have been left devastated by the shock death of rising star Keith Titmuss, who died suddenly after falling ill at training. A schoolyard grudge blamed for the stabbing of a 14-year-old boy at Parramatta. The Scots College student allegedly stabbed by his mother was due to face court himself on criminal charges. And Cricket Australia under pressure to lure David Warner to the BBL. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Nov 20203min

RESTAURANT royalty, function organisers, and a local publican have all pleaded for Premier Gladys Berejiklian to relax the “one person per four square metre” rule governing their venues. At least five drug dealers have been kidnapped in the past week by a Sydney bikie gang as they try to track down who stole a massive cocaine shipment belonging to them. FACEBOOK and Google must be forced to pay Australian media organisations for using their content so the industry can “survive,” according to an open letter issued by 10 major news firms today. Renegade Wests Tigers forward Josh Aloiai faces being fined, and then sacked, if he fails to attend the club’s first official training sessions next week. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Nov 20203min