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Legendary Australian fashion designer Carla Zampatti has died following a horror fall at Sydney outdoor opera last Friday night. It is one of the most expensive drugs to ever hit the market, but at $3.5 million per one-off dose, it can mean the difference between life and death for a baby born with spinal muscular atrophy. A NRL woman’s State of Origin player has been arrested after allegedly assaulting security guards inside a Sydney pub. The number of school counsellors at NSW schools has dropped despite spiralling mental health problems and government promises to increase resources. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney’s Crown Casino will have a blacklist with over 700 ‘undesirables’ banned from the venue- even if they live there. Fraudsters have claimed almost $10 million in grants set aside for bushfire victims, drought-stricken farmers and pandemic-hit businesses. World No.1 surfing champion Tyler Wright has been left devastated after police arrested her bookkeeper, alleging she stole more than $1.5 million from the 27-year-old over a 10-year ­period. Sydney’s property boom is on track to become our biggest ever with prices set to continue rising in every city region this year. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s appointment to a government board position has sparked outrage amongst the Liberal Party. Anxious vaccine recipients waiting for their COVID19 jab have been told they could be waiting up to a year as a growing number of Sydney GP’s refuse to take patient bookings for the shot because of a lack of supplies. Sydney is the place to be this Autumn boasting something for everyone-  opera on the Harbour, the musical Hamilton on stage, the Royal Easter Show, the best horse racing in the world as well as footy- proving that the Harbour city is well and truly open for business. The NRL is considering a proposal from Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart to expand the use of an 18th man to cover serious acts of foul play. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some Sydney residents aren’t able to wash shampoo out of their hair because of poor water pressure thanks to Sydney Waters program to meet water conservation targets. Australia is 3.5 million doses behind schedule in its COVID-19 vaccine rollout, and compounding the problem is the  failure to administer the 2.4 million doses we have in supply. Helicopter parents are being warned against interfering in their adult children’s lives and attempting to sort out workplace dramas for their kids. Wests Tigers utility Moses Mbye has been granted permission to shop around for a new club after being granted an early exit  from his lucrative deal. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Embattled MP Michael Johnsen could face expulsion from NSW Parliament if he does not resign after reports he offered a sex worker $1000 to come to his office for sex and sending sexually-charged messages while sitting in the chamber. Official lesson plans teaching schoolchildren about “white privilege” and stating that everyone has “unconscious bias” have been condemned as “indoctrination”. NSW has struggled to get barely half of the COVID-19 vaccines they have been given by the federal government into the arms of the most at risk people. Sam Walker has declared he is ready for the biggest test of his career as the teenage sensation prepares to celebrate his NRL debut with a $1 million payday at the Roosters. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The  entire unit of the Australian Border Force which was investigating a major NSW drug syndicate has been disbanded because of corruption concerns. Channel Nine was forced to broadcast its nightly news bulletin from Melbourne last night after a cyber attack took the network’s Sydney studios offline. Veterans allege devastating side effects from the experimental drugs they were forced to take by the Army and they demand a royal commission. If NRL players were racehorses you would call in the RSPCA after a weekend of a devastating injury carnage.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we retrace that privileged sporting life — including his scandal-ridden trip to the US and the night he  assaulted a fan.  SYDNEYSIDERS are embracing working from home, with exclusive transport data showing most are avoiding the office on Mondays and Fridays. Five venues are being investigated by police over fears criminals and tax dodgers are using suburban pokies to “wash” millions of dollars of dirty money. SYDNEY house prices may be expensive now but they could pale in comparison to what future generations will pay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE young woman raped by former NRL superstar Jarryd Hayne came ­forward to report her sexual  assault in a bid to prevent other women from becoming victims. A YOUNG soldier died after collapsing from heat exhaustion during a physical training session, army sources have claimed. OSCAR winner  Julia Roberts almost found herself the star of a real-life disaster movie last week as the actor and her family hunkered down in the Hawkesbury region after being trapped by floodwaters. And  AS former Wallaby coach Michael Cheika dips his toe into the rugby league world, he is starting to feel more and more comfortable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pressure is mounting on the government to identify and dismiss the remaining individuals involved in a bizarre sex scandal The west is forging ahead at great pace with infrastructure projects  The mission to get desperately needed food and medicine to tiny, flood-smashed communities stranded in NSW’s treacherous downpours will continue for at least another week. And Sydney Swans  coach John Longmire has warned the AFL of a looming  crisis for the code in NSWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

STATE Labor politician Trish Doyle has used parliamentary privilege to accuse an unnamed NSW government MP of raping a sex worker SYDNEY’S 30 richest schools had a combined income greater than the GDP of many small nations FOR many stranded on the western side of the Hawkesbury River it has been locals who have come to their rescue. NSW residents will be handed free $100 vouchers with the ­direction to plough the money into hotels in Sydney’s CBDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A high pressure work environment, boozy nights, ­insecure employment and long hours away from home have long been factors contributing to a toxic culture ­inside Parliament House An alarming rise in children self-diagnosing themselves as mentally ill via Google  A tough day of floods across the state And Club legend Benji Marshall believes former teammate Luke Brooks should shift from halfbackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jarryd Hayne’s dramatic fall from stardom was completed yesterday as the ex-superstar of Australian rugby league was convicted of sexually assaulting a woman The wild weather is predicted to return with a vengeance today as Sydney’s west braces for another downpour that threatens to push the already catastrophic floods to historic levels. THE security company that provides up to a third of guards at NSW quarantine hotels is set to be axed  And Penrith is poised to pull Nathan Cleary from Thursday night’s grand final rematch against Melbourne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian has warned that 4000 people could be asked to evacuate their homes with the deluge set to continue pounding the state. The state’s flood disaster is expected to come with a massive clean-up bill. Warragamba Dam would have needed to be drained to just 25 per cent capacity to avoid overflowing. Panthers coach Ivan Cleary forced to evacuate his Penrith home. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premier Gladys ­Berejiklian has warned the worst of the wet weather is yet to come. Over six million Australians will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine when the rollout continues tomorrow. Regional areas are calling for more people to move from the city to help fill a jobs boom. Generational divide between Australians’ reactions to the bombshell Oprah interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Joseph Suaalii is the youngster so good the NRL was forced to change age-limit rules to allow him to play for the Sydney Roosters.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DFAT has issued a warning to all embassies and consulates around the country over official vehicles. Heavy rainfall tipped to send water over the wall at Warragamba Dam this weekend. Shocking stats from anonymous News Corp Australia survey of women’s safety. 110kg-plus forwards ordered to trim down after a host of new NRL go-fast rules officially came into effect this season. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family of little Allanah left devastated after being killed at a busy Plumpton pedestrian crossing. Disturbing dossier of state student drug use, violence and weapons released by the Education Department. One NSW is the only location with more jobs now than pre-COVID. Canterbury’s major sponsor slams Panthers for refusing to give up Matt Burton. Peter V’Landys takes credit for the AFL’s success. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blacktown Hospital criticised for hiring inexperienced maternity staff by the peak midwives body. NSW Police Commissioner thinks tech is a possible solution to combat sexual assault rates. GP clinics overwhelmed by interest in next week’s COVID vaccine rollout. Mate vs mate as Josh Addo-Carr and Blake Ferguson hit the field tonight at Bankwest Stadium. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Outgoing Liberal MP Nicolle Flint has told Labor to “get its own house in order” while others urge the Coalition to listen to the community. Up to 50 per cent of businesses across Sydney left JobKeeper by the start of this year. Massive coronavirus “catastrophe” is developing in Papua New Guinea. Parramatta’s facing another contract fight, with Ryan Matterson’s representative contacting rival clubs. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

$345 million a fortnight in federal government support will be ripped out of the NSW economy when the JobKeeper wage subsidy finishes. Trigger-happy premiers have been urged not to slam borders shut to NSW before Easter holidays. 10,000 women and supporters marched in Sydney’s March4Justice rally. One of Australia’s leading concussion experts says the NRL should ban Cronulla’s Jesse Ramien for the rest of the season. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six million COVID-19 vaccines will go to frontline workers and elderly Australians before winter, as the federal government aims to boost the delay-plagued rollout and “essentially” give two doses to everyone by October. Hundreds of angry brides say they are owed a total of $49,000 by a florist which failed to deliver their wedding bouquets for the big day. A new and positive Kings Cross will emerge from the ashes of the lock out laws according to former nightclub tsar, John Ibrahim, but he also warned the governments 12 month probation placed on the precinct is stalling investment in the area. And in sport - Des Hasler is under the pump and fighting to save his coaching career at the Manly Sea Eagles after a disastrous first-round thumping from the Sydney Roosters. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.