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An everyday mum who is fighting an aggressive cancer is on a mission to get the government to do more for patients.TELEHEALTH conferences and other COVID-related measures have been given an extra $1.1 billion. ALMOST 1000 apartments worth more than $500 million are the subject of fix it orders under a crackdown by NSW Building Commissioner. Natalie Barr is the new co-host of Sunrise.   For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Experts have weighed in on the mysterious and disturbing discovery of Melissa Caddick’s foot, found inside her Asics runner, three months after she was last seen. Federal Police approach more potential victims in the case of James Robert Davis, who is accused of slavery charges against several woman in Maroubra, back in 2013. The government is being urged to re-think its current planning policy, to ensure there is enough affordable housing for teachers, nurses, cooks, cleaners, police and porters to live close to where they work. And in sport, Rugby League legend Garry Jack has gone public with his “miracle second chance” after surviving a massive cardiac arrest that left him clinically dead. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW has flunked a key election promise to cut highly paid public servant fat cats, despite freezing the pay of frontline workers including  teachers and nurses. Doubts about every Australian being fully vaccinated by the end of October have sparked major concerns among health experts and business groups, who are urging the federal government to get on with the rollout. “Charlatan” psychologists in NSW have been at the centre of a growing spate of complaints by patients, with the number of reports registered with the healthcare watchdog rising sharply in the past five years. And in sport, ARLC chairman Peter V’landys and NRL CEO Andrew Abdo will score another victory when the first triple-header featuring all three grades kicks off this weekend.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the highest office in the land to primary school kids, rugby league fans are gearing up for the 2021 NRL season kick-off on Thursday night when South Sydney takes on premiers Melbourne. A loophole in NSW where cyclists don’t have to be drug or alcohol tested after accidents – even if there is a death – needs to be changed, say safety campaigners. the chief executive of the country’s biggest law firm left yesterday over an email she sent to all staff, telling them that she was “hurt” the firm had represented Attorney-General Christian Porter over historic rape claims. And Australia needs 10 years to fix its dismal school performance and get back into the ranks of the top 10 education nations, Education and Youth Minister Alan Tudge will tell an audience at the Menzies Research Centre today. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The state’s top prosecutor has backed the corruption watchdog’s powers to ruin a person’s reputation even if it is later found they have not committed a criminal offence. A win for parades in Sydney after the cap  on the number of  participants in this year’s Anzac March was boosted 10-fold to 5000 last night, following a crisis meeting in NSW Parliament. The Queen was last night in crisis talks about how to ­respond to the claims of ­racism from Prince Harry and Meghan’s Oprah interview, as Thomas Markle prepared to fire back against his daughter on British television. And in sport, Newcastle coach Adam O’Brien has launched a bold  defence of re-signed halfback Mitchell Pearce, saying his often under-fire star had never been violent and the critics “just keep coming at him”. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Duchess of Sussex has revealed how Prince Harry “cradled her” when she told him she was on the verge of suicide when she was five months’ pregnant with their baby son Archie. There are big-time plans by a coalition of major businesses including Google, Sydney Fish Market and The Star aimed at making Ultimo and Pyrmont Australia’s answer to London’s glitzy West End or New York’s high-end Meat packing District. Veterans are unhappy with plans to restrict numbers who can march on Anzac Day to just 500 and say the NSW RSL is failing to step up and argue their cause. And in sport, Israel Folau has been given fresh hope of a return to the NRL after Queensland Rugby League chair Bruce Hatcher indicated his organisation would consider registering a contract for the dual international. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost half of Australians find it hard to know what is “acceptable anymore” or “wrong” when it comes to disrespect toward women, despite the majority of people agreeing it is where domestic violence starts An unprecedented $750 million injection of funds will be given to help mass-employing big businesses across NSW drop emissions and develop greener ways of working. Sydney’s slowest buses are the ones still operated by the state government, The Daily Telegraph can reveal. Cricket Australia will today celebrate International Women’s Day by announcing that the country’s first-ever statue of a female cricketer will be sculpted and put on display at the Sydney Cricket Ground in a long-overdue effort toSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE Daily Telegraph has delivered the ultimate footy list, The NRL MVP Index.  A SYDNEY woman says she feels like she “dodged a bullet” when she agreed to chat with Melissa Caddick over ­finances but stopped short of handing over any money. Just a few months since he came out, Hugh Sheridan has revealed the “amazing” man he has fallen in love with and who now shares his Sydney home. Sydney’s biggest housing boom in two decades has pushed property prices into uncharted territory and driven homebuyers to spend more than ever before.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ONE of the state’s top-ranked police officers has apologised to emergency service crews after refusing to be helped when he collapsed in the ­gardens of a Goulburn hotel last week. YOUNG people discharged from hospital after attempting suicide and those falling through the cracks in clinical care will be the priority in a long awaited overhaul of mental health in Australia. A DOCTOR has been accused of “undue influence” and “fraud” after his Western Sydney property tycoon patient left him 90 per cent of his more than $30 million will, according to court documents. BROADCASTER Fox Sports will police their on-field microphones this season amid a warning that rival teams will verbally target Canterbury’s Adam Elliott.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW Attorney-General Mark Speakman said he will give the petition to free convicted serial killer Kathleen Folbigg ­“appropriate consideration” A NEW name sits atop the ranks of Sydney’s most powerful — COVID-19. CHILDREN as young as three years of age in childcare centres across Sydney have been subjected to “excessive” and “inappropriate” dental treatment  NRL legend Cooper Cronk has created shockwaves at the Sydney RoostersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AN emotional and at times nearly tearful Christian Porter warned that a “new normal” of trial by social media was a threat to fairness and due process in Australia as he strenuously denied historical rape allegations against him. ABOUT 2000 doses of the Pfizer COVID vaccine have been wasted in NSW in the past week  SEVENTY-SIX of Australia’s most respected doctors and scientists have put their names to an extraordinary petition demanding a pardon for Kathleen Folbigg, the mother serving a 30-year jail term for killing four of her infant children. A TAXI driver who was shot six times as he drove a notorious ex-bikie through Sydney’s west managed to drive himself and his passenger — who was also shot — to hospital for treatment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE cabinet minister at the centre of an explosive historical rape allegation is set to name himself as soon as today, CHINA his blaming Australia’s free press for the worsening relations between the two nations. NSW government figures confirmed finalising this technology was a step closer to indoor venues or events using the vaccine as an entry requirement In an extraordinary quirk in the NRL draw, Wests Tigers’ first nine matches this season are day games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government pledges and extra 452 million for aged care sector  Police will canvas campsites and national parks to interview people in the area where Melissa Caddick’s shoe was found  Almost $40m  in compensation has been paid to student sexual assault victims in the past 20 years. Sydney fishermen reel in a mammoth 395kg tiger shark See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Sarah Henderson sends rape accusation against ALP MP to police. Senior police question whether Melissa Caddick’s remains could have travelled so far. Principals luring students to show up with treats and trips. Player agent Khoder Nasser claims racism rife in rugby union. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The number of Sydney suburbs where you need $3m just to get in the front door is booming, with the list set to be nearly 60 by the end of 2021. An expert criminologist says investigators cannot afford to rule out foul play if the human remains found on Mollymook beach prove to be that of missing fraudster Melissa Caddick. Celebrities and other VIP self-isolators who were granted permission to skip hotel quarantine for a venue of their choosing, cost NSW Police more than $1.6 million for personalised around-the-clock security. And in sport, the Parramatta Eels have cut off payments to banned star Michael Jennings, as he awaits the outcome of a Sports Integrity Australia inquiry into his alleged drug cheating. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A clearer picture has emerged of how Melissa Caddick used the millions she stole from investors. Increased competition for livestock has sent the price of beef at the butcher skyrocketing. Returning Australians face the tough choice of leaving their pets behind. Heartbroken family of Keith Titmuss have turned to the Australian Brain Bank for answers. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Owner of a south coast childcare centre investigated for alleged sex assaults on children. Emergency departments grappling with a spike in young people with self-harm and eating disorders. Labor staff “furious” over new party policy for handling workplace bullying and sexual harassment. Aaron Finch’s teammates are rallying around their embattled ­captain with Australia on the brink of a third-straight T20 series defeat. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1400 testimonies, detailing rapes and assaults, collected from NSW schoolgirls. Queensland refuses to pay for its Sydney hotel quarantine bill. Jaycar boss can’t buy his way out of a letterbox stoush in Avalon. Prizemoney boost for horse races across NSW. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unemployed Australians will get an extra $50 a fortnight after the COVID-19 supplement ends in March. An international hit list’s been drawn up of ex-pat crime lords. Liberal sources believe PM Scott Morrison wants a female candidate to run in Craig Kelly’s seat. Parramatta Eels face a battle to retain winger Maika Sivo. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government wants to see people move to find jobs outside of JobSeeker location hotspots. Former Rabbitohs skipper Sam Burgess will face court in May after fresh charges. Fallout from Facebook’s Australian news ban continues with all federal government advertising now pulled. Souths halfback Adam Reynolds to reject the club’s one-year contract extension offer. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.