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NRL star Latrell Mitchell allegedly bombarded with racially abusive messages  NSW health workers will meet everyone arriving in Sydney from Perth  Dating apps will use artificial intelligence to “red flag” potential sexual attackers And there's an ambitious plan to put the sizzle back into Kings CrossSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fringe benefits tax rebate could be on the cards in a bid to bring back the long lunch. Most Australians aged over 50 will only be allowed to have the AstraZeneca vaccine for now A possible electrical fault has been blamed for the disappearance of an Indonesian submarine  Parramatta front-rowers Junior Paulo and Reagan Campbell-Gillard are under pressure to retain their NSW spots See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billions of dollars in bonus tax cuts will be handed to low and middle income workers in a new round of sweeping income tax  Six alleged members of a multimillion-dollar Western Sydney syndicate tried to fleece the National Disability Insur­ance Scheme  Fewer  than one per cent of people with eating disorders who went to their GP were diagnosed with an illness or given treatment Trapping tape rations, BYO team dinners and job juggling — that’s what Sydney Swifts legend Liz Ellis recalls from  elite netball in the 1990s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A furious Education Minister has warned teachers political activism has no place in classrooms  A treasure chest of mining royalties will be set aside in a future fund exclusively for coal towns. More children of migrant parents are enrolling in local public schools in every reg­ional area of the state  Cronulla and Brisbane are ready to launch bids for Adam Reynolds See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forty years after Broken Hill starred on the world stage in Mad Max 2, the blockbuster franchise is returning to NSW. Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces a royal commission into the hundreds of defence and veteran suicides Some of the greatest names in rugby league and fans gathered to farewell Tommy Raudonikis  And The NRL is making life “impossible” for referees and the bunker See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian health officials remain determined to plough ahead with the rollout of the AstraZeneca jab to people aged over 50. Prince Harry wants to stay in Britain to celebrate the Queen’s 95th birthday this week, amid hope of a reconciliation with his family following Prince Philip’s funeral. Leading cancer researcher David Thomas is urging the Federal government to attract pharmaceutical giants to the country with public private partnerships to provide lifesaving genetic tests and new treatments. Australian surfing legend Mick Fanning’s wildcard return to the world surfing stage coincided with a shark sighting at Narrabeen Beach in Sydney yesterday. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.au.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Queen has said her last goodbye to the love of her life, as the Royal Family was united in grief.  Pop star Cody Simpson came within a whisker of making the open final at the Australian championships on Saturday with a stunning return to top level swimming. Thousands of doses of vaccines are sitting in fridges across Sydney, with doctors and nurses unable to fill patient bookings. Health fund premiums jumped by up to 15.5 per cent this month with many top Gold Hospital and Extras products now rivalling a mortgage at a crippling $800 per month. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Dawn Fraser speaks about her horrific experience of being raped at knifepoint, the long-lasting impacts of rape and the nation’s need to change the way women are treated. Woolworths staff are being equipped with body cameras like police officers to stop spiralling rates of customer abuse. Adolescents as young as 14 have been mistakenly given the AstraZeneca jab ­despite no vaccine being approved for children in Australia. Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers has set his sights on US swimming juggernaut Caeleb Dressel. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An under-siege ABC has been labelled “creepy” for editing footage of a twerking dance troupe in a way that falsely implied Australia’s governor-general watched on.   Next month’s federal budget is tipped to focus on keeping Australia’s remarkable record of pandemic-era job creation, according to Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. A 48-year-old NSW woman has died in intensive care after developing blood clots days after she received the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine. Karmichael Hunt will report for Broncos training on Monday as the controversial code-hopping superstar takes his first step towards a stunning return to the NRL. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Navy is facing a mutiny over why a troupe of twerkers were deployed to the opening of a naval ship. Qantas boss Alan Joyce has conceded the resumption of international travel could happen later than October 31 given the blowout in the federal government’s vaccination timeline.  Floodlit night racing could soon become a reality for 16 nights of the year at Royal Randwick. Toby Greene says Lance Franklin’s return to the Battle of the Bridge adds another layer of excitement to Sydney’s cross-town rivalry. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ex-Australia Post boss Christine Holgate sensationally accused Prime Minister Scott Morrison of conspiring to have her fired in Canberra on Tuesday.  Australia's National Cabinet will resume regular fortnightly meetings as the Prime Minister prepares to move the country onto a war footing to get vaccine jabs into arms. Sexual consent will be taught to children as young as 14 while primary school kids will learn about violence against women under new “respectful relationship” lessons to tackle sexual assaults among students. Craig Fitzgibbon will commence his first grade coaching journey to rebuild the Sharks — the same club his father Allan coached 30 years ago.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian scientists hope a new medical breakthrough could be a “silver bullet” in the battle against inoperable brain cancers, in a discovery which could save thousands of lives.  Magda Szubanski has once again come under fire for tearing down women in public life after she launched a bizarre and “hypocritical” attack on Jenny Morrison, the wife of Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Sskydivers could land Royal Randwick a winner in more ways than one with the racecourse infield mooted to be transformed into the only parachute landing zone in metropolitan Sydney.  North Queensland powerhouse Jason Taumalolo believes South Sydney’s Adam Reynolds can help fill the void left in the Cowboys halves since Johnathan Thurston retired in 2018. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Morrison says there’s now no vaccine timetable. Prince Harry will walk shoulder to shoulder with Prince William at Prince Philip’s funeral. Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Premier Gladys Berejiklian will be in Griffith for the third annual Bush Summit. Sydney’s overcrowded public schools exceeding enrolment caps by more than 1000 students. Cronulla’s head coach John Morris has told the Daily Telegraph he doesn’t intend going down without a fight. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sunday Telegraph's commemorative issue looks back at some incredible photographs to illustrate Prince Philip's special relationship with this country. Actors successfully lobby Federal Government to keep much-needed film tax break. Australia still doesn’t have a national firearms register, 25 years after the states and territories signed up to it. World swimming officials stand accused of sabotaging Ian Thorpe’s ­career.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two NSW women allegedly sexually assaulted by the same man, months apart and in similar circumstances receive different outcomes in court. The Rape and Sexual Assault Research and Advocacy initiative launches a campaign for better prosecution rates of sex assaults. NSW residents over 50 can once again get AstraZeneca jab after a brief hiatus on Friday. Brisbane Broncos confident but anxious for Kotoni Staggs’ signature. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AstraZeneca vaccine will no longer be recommended for use in adults under 50. New pictures reveal the true scale of NSW's flood devastation. Nationals become the first party to publicly nominate their pick for the Upper Hunter by-election. Wests Tigers retire the No.7 jersey in a heartwarming tribute to footy legend Tom Raudonikis.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Clabburn has been killed in a shocking backyard tragedy on Sydney’s north shore. The NSW government will today declare the people of the Hunter and their coal must not be “demonised”. The Education Department’s been slammed after the revelation a school student missed more than half of the 2020 academic year because they were suspended. Sydney Roosters will not receive any salary cap dispensation for Jake Friend after the premiership-winning hooker made the decision to retire immediately. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Packer has flagged he’s open to selling his stake in Crown Resorts to US private equity firm Blackstone. NSW Environment Minister Matt Kean apologised to colleagues after rescinding Malcolm Turnbull’s emissions role. Melissa Caddick farewelled by family and friends. Adam Reynolds’ camp continues contract talks with South Sydney. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of non-citizen, nonresident visitors admitted to the country every month. Former PM Malcolm Turnbull objects to Upper Hunter coal mine expansion despite new role with NSW Government. Special exemption allows 10,000 to take part in the Anzac Day march through the centre of Sydney. D-Day has arrived in the contract stand-off between Adam Reynolds and the Rabbitohs.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opera Australia has confirmed a comprehensive review into safety at the water-front amphitheatre where legendary designer Carla Zampatti fell, but have denied an eyewitness account that workmen had been working on the stairs shortly before the fashion mogul’s fatal fall took place. Two people are fighting for life in hospital after suffering horrific burns to 60 per cent of their bodies in a horror explosion on board a boat on the Hawkesbury River north of Sydney yesterday. A townhouse development in Marrickville could cost more to fix than it did to build. Fair Trade officers are investigating the complex built by slain standover man Joe Antoun who had forged another builders signature to get bank finance and insurance on the build. The Newcastle KnighTs injury crisis continues with star Halfback Mitchell Pearce headlining a growing list of unavailable players. A shattered Knights coach Adam O’Brien says he will struggle to even name a 21 man squad for Saturday’s clash on the gold Coast. For updates and brea