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Primary school kids are on track to be given their first jab by the time they go back to school next year, with the ­Pfizer vaccine cleared for their use in Australia. Broadcaster Alan Jones is under increasing pressure to consider a tilt at federal politics with senior conservatives hoping he will – finally – agree. A bullet fired by a masked gunman who allegedly took aim at pedestrians and cars in a busy Illawarra street pierced a home’s garage roof 3km away, police believe.  And in sport, Pat Cummins is yet to lead his country onto the pitch but on the eve of the Ashes, Australia’s new cricket captain has already marked off some important firsts. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Muffin and Tauzer are among dogs paid close to $200,000 a year to shoo marauding seagulls away from diners at the Sydney Opera House. Self-defence classes for children are being inundated by worried parents because fear of school bullying has dramatically increased after lockdown. They are the streets of gold – the glamorous strips home to billionaires, politicians and celebrities, and where owning real estate comes with the ultimate bragging rights.  And in sport, the jilted partner of tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios has spoken to the media for the first time since her dramatic showdown with the sportsman in an Adelaide hotel room. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost half of all students are bullied in Year 4 while by the start of high school almost every single student finds changes to their friendship circle emotionally challenging. A leading Australian epidemiologist has revealed the Omicron strain of Covid-19 traces back to its Beta strain and is expected to be curtailed to “a good degree” through existing vaccines.  Ditching controversial policies that scared retirees in the Hunter and Illawarra, and easing cost-of-living pressures in Sydney, is how Labor ­leader Anthony Albanese plans to win over NSW, offering a “safe change” at the federal election.  And in sport, Dick Johnson has declared war on General Motors with the Ford legend claiming the all new Mustang is going to “kick the Camaro’s arse”. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet will announce a new Minister for Cities  The NSW economy bore the brunt of the economic downturn sparked by the Delta lockdowns over the three months to September The number of fines issued by secret mobile speed cameras in October is set to be another monthly record And The number of fines issued by secret mobile speed cameras in October is set to be another monthly recordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW Police Minister David Elliott has referred a Liberal mayoral candidate at a major Sydney council to the Independent Commission Against Corruption. The spread of the Omicron variant will not mean the return of lockdowns after state and territory leaders agreed to hold their nerve as health officials wait for more information on the new virus strain.  Dominic Perrottet is set to wind back hated secret mobile speed traps, confirming he has been “looking at” the issue “for a while”.  And in sport, the Manly Sea Eagles have created an NRL Covid furore by allowing their head of high performance to work unvaccinated while supervising players and overseeing the club’s off-season training programs. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s reopening plans have been dealt a blow with the opening of borders for international students, ­migrant workers and a travel bubble with Japan and South Korea pushed back two weeks. A mother whose military son committed suicide has taken the ultimate step to effect systemic change in the military, joining the Australian Defence Force herself. A full day’s walk through the heart of Sydney’s CBD with interactive information loaded from QR codes on the way is planned to become one of Australia’s most iconic journeys. And in sport, Melbourne star Brandon Smith faces a breach notice, reprimand and heavy fine after an expletive-laden interview landed him in hot water on multiple fronts.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An accused drug smuggling kingpin has been engaged by an Australian electric vehicle battery company to act as its agent in Turkey. NSW will remain open to the world by relying on strict testing and greater scrutiny of international arrivals’ travel history. More than 300 Australians had their faces and bodies disfigured in botched cosmetic surgeries. Melbourne Storm star Brandon Smith waiting to announce his next move. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM announces tough, new laws which force social media giants to identify perpetrators or risk incurring hefty defamation payouts. Australia has joined most of the world in closing its borders to nine ­African nations over the new Covid-19 variant. Seven is the country’s No.1 television network for 2021. Sam Burgess has been approached to fight Paul Gallen in a heavyweight showdown. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gladys Berejiklian is under increasing pressure to run against independent Zali Steggall, to win back the seat of Warringah. Black Friday sales have captured shoppers’ attention like never before. Tens of thousands of graves more than 100 years old could have their corpses evicted and the sites sold off. NSW couple now sitting on what they describe as a $30 million cash cow in meat subscription service Our Cow. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A sophisticated Chinese spy ship spent three weeks collecting sensitive electronic intelligence off the coast of Australia. Skyscrapers up to 330 metres high are part of a new vision for the centre of Sydney. Police and the Family Court have fears for the safety of a baby boy whose parents claim to have handed him to a woman in a Sydney convenience store. Australia’s new Test skipper is set to be ratified and announced in the next 24-48 hours For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Melissa Caddick got away with ripping off her own parents, along with 72 ­investors, of more than $23.5 million has been detailed. Prime Minister Scott Morrison says religious discrimination laws will address the lack of protection for people of faith. Local special victims police squads could be established to combat sex crimes. Canterbury’s pursuit of Parramatta hooker Reed Mahoney threatens to put pressure on its salary cap. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Masks could continue to be compulsory in retail shops after 95 per cent of over-16s are fully vaccinated. PM tries to rally the team after Coalition officials cross the floor on mask mandates. A court has refused to hand over documents detailing why a magistrate allowed an alleged rapist to walk free on bail. The Tim Paine sexting scandal has sparked a war across the game, with Cricket Tasmania savaging Cricket Australia.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister and the Premier have united to seek a resolution for the distraught family who want a memorial at Oatlands Golf Club. Basic infrastructure projects are blocking the construction of almost 70,000 greenfield homes. The Federal Court has appointed liquidators to sell off Melissa Caddick’s assets. The Canterbury Leagues Club employee who leaked a photo of Penrith’s Viliame Kikau wearing a Bulldogs polo faces the sack. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oatlands Golf Club has been slammed for pursuing an apartment development just six months after rejecting a memorial for four children who died in a car crash. Plans are under way to permit international students, working visa holders and refugees to enter Australia as soon as the first week of December. Women, small business owners and Asian Australians could be key to the federal election. Former Cricket Australia chairman David Peever blasts the board for abandoning Tim Paine. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exclusive: Tim and Bonnie Paine discuss what they’ve been going through since Tim sensationally quit as Test captain on Friday. TV host Matt Doran was suspended by Seven Network bosses after offending pop diva Adele. William Tyrrell’s foster mother has hired one of Australia’s most respected criminal barristers. Nikita Tszyu has signed a fight contract to turn professional early next year. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The shock exit of Australia‘s Test captain Tim Paine hits global news. The Federal Government is trying to claw back more than $191 million for overpayment of the childcare subsidy. Unaffordable property prices have led to the emergence of “mortgage mates”. Former NSW Labor minister and powerbroker Eddie Obeid is expected to head back to jail in Cooma.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

William Tyrrell’s foster grandmother’s car, now seized by police, had already been examined days after the toddler went missing. Premier Dominic Perrottet will use The Daily Telegraph’s Bradfield oration to bolster a new vision for Sydney. Justin Hemmes has expanded his empire by taking over the food and drink outlets at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Wests Tigers secure a major coup in the player market with Dally M second-rower of the year Isaiah Papali’i from Parramatta. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clubs in Sydney’s north will ban unvaccinated staff and patrons until at least January 31 next year. William Tyrrell’s foster parents have been charged over the alleged assault of another child. Dining tables the length of five-and-a-half Olympic swimming pools will run down the centre of George Street next month. Penrith grand final hooker Api Koroisau has been formally told of the “consequences and implications” of refusing to be vaccinated. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Biological grandmother of William Tyrrell welcomes detectives’ attention on a suspect she’s had eyes on “from the beginning”. Australia will accelerate development of super computers to protect critical infrastructure. A bid to extend emergency Covid-19 powers has been pushed back until next year. Male NSW State of Origin players could cop pay cuts to ensure their female equivalents reach pay parity.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The suspect in the disappearance of William Tyrrell has had a child removed from her custody and an AVO sought against her. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has effectively fired the starting gun on the election campaign. A police strike force has been established to crack down on anti-coal activists holding freight companies hostage in the Hunter Valley. Justin Langer has been praised from players and bosses for his role in World Cup glory.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.