The ABC Causes Outrage Over ‘Invasion Day’ 25/01/21
The ABC has been accused of dividing the nation by referring to Australia Day as “Invasion Day” in an online guide for events happening on January 26. Bureaucrats have left the door open for controversial pop-up cycleways around Sydney to remain permanently, drawing renewed outrage from community groups furious over a lack of consultation. It began as a fun concept about Blue Heeler dogs by a Brisbane father six years ago and today, children’s TV show Bluey has become a global phenomenon. And in sport, it’s 40 years next Monday since former Australian cricket captain Greg Chappell instructed brother Trevor to bowl the underarm delivery to New Zealand’s Brian McKechnie, when the visitors needed six runs off the final ball of the match to tie a 50 over game against Australia at the MCG. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Jan 20213min
COVID-19 Vaccines To Be Bulk Billed 24/01/21
Doctors around the country will bulk bill COVID-19 vaccines, with expressions of interest for GP practices now open. Australians who have displayed extraordinary service and achievement during the COVID-19 response and recovery will feature on a dedicated honours roll to be unveiled on the Queen’s Birthday. Police have chased down 50 tip-offs regarding the whereabouts of missing woman Melissa Caddick, with the search stretching to Queensland, South Australia and Victoria. And in sport, the NRL’s next millionaire could be made this week, with the Penrith Panthers set to table a deal that will make Stephen Crichton rugby league’s richest centre. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Jan 20213min
Sydney’s CBD Set To Be Permanently Part-Time 23/01/21
Sydney’s central business district is set to become less corporate and more recreational as companies allow workers to permanently work part-time from home. Explosive text messages between NRL star Sam Burgess and his ex-wife Phoebe have been aired in court, exposing the pair’s ugly separation. Model Miranda Kerr and her husband, Snapchat co-founder and chief executive Evan Spiegel, have flown to Paris to set up house in their luxurious new $39m Paris mansion. And in sport, Australia’s Olympic athletes have been warned family and closest friends are likely to be among the first casualties if the Tokyo Olympics proceed this year. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Jan 20213min
Husband Of Missing Sydney Woman Considers Legal Action Against ASIC 22/01/21
The husband of missing Sydney businesswoman Melissa Caddick is reportedly considering legal action against corporate regulator ASIC. Kangaroo courts presiding over sexual assault cases at universities will be axed, while tertiary finances will be overseen by the NSW Auditor General, under a new plan to fix the state’s struggling university sector. Minister for Indigenous Australians Ken Wyatt has described a decision to drop “Australia Day” from promotional material for upcoming Big Bash League games as “disappointing”. And in sport, Parramatta will be living on the edge this season with firebrand forwards Nathan Brown and Keegan Hipgrave ready to leave a bruising mark on the competition. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Jan 20213min
State Labor’s Plans To Criminalise Controlling Behaviour Hits A Snag 21/01/21
The state government says it won’t support legislation designed to criminalise controlling and dominating behaviour in relationships, because it could unintentionally make acceptable ‘parental discipline’ illegal. Temporary visa holders are being deported for breaching COVID public health orders, with a French national kicked out of the country on Tuesday over his role in organising an illegal New Year rave party. The majority of the state’s high school students have failed a test probing their knowledge of democracy, while primary school students are more concerned about climate change than Australian politics. And in sport, Mitchell Starc will go for a scan on his hamstring but is still an outside chance to light up the BBL finals, as Australian captain Tim Paine knocked back the chance for a mental and physical rest. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Jan 20213min
Police Look Interstate To Find Missing Businesswoman 20/01/21
Detectives have widened the net in the search for accused fraudster Melissa Caddick, amid a theory she has fled to Queensland. Parents at Sydney’s most expensive private schools are expected to pay almost half a million dollars for their child’s education, as principals hike up fees. Aussie shoppers are back and the retail industry is bouncing out of the dark, after one of the most difficult times on record. And in sport, some of the NRL’s biggest names have been hailed as “heroes” for sacrificing half of their State of Origin payments, in a move that kept an NRL-wide COVID-19 forced pay cut to just six per cent. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Jan 20213min
Calls To Change Aus Open Format Due To COVID Quarantine 19/01/21
Australian Open men’s players are pushing to reduce the grand slam to a three-set format amid an ongoing battle over strict quarantine conditions. Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore has been accused of crafting a “make-work scheme” for architects with a raft of costly conditions set to be forced on developers. A teenage Aboriginal girl is fighting to keep men out of the courtroom for her trial as her lawyers argue in a landmark case that it should be declared “women’s business”. And in sport - Tim Paine’s captaincy has come under the microscope again after Australia defied 90 years of history, and opted not to declare in the must-win Test against India at the Gabba. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Jan 20213min
Anti-Vaxxers Could Face No Go Zones 18/01/21
Anti-vaxxers who don’t get the COVID jab could be prevented from entering certain venues. Day trippers are a big focus in the NSW Government’s bold plan to rake in $65 billion dollars a year in overnight visitor spending. Sydney jewellers struggle with the spike in engagements during the pandemic. There are no plans to call off the Australian Open despite four positive COVID tests resulting from two charter flights bringing players into Australia. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Jan 20212min
