Daily Telegraph News & Politics

The Saturday Telegraph has Darren Wick's first interview since his arrest on October 16. Drivers are set to save on the cost of compulsory green slips with a new player in the market. A convicted Belgian tourist is the first child exploitation offender in this country to have his assets restrained. Penrith assistant coach Cameron Ciraldo has lost a bet with his players but it's paid off ahead of the NRL grand final on Sunday. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Besieged Australia Post boss Christine Holgate is staring down calls to quit over a string of scandals. Nicole Kidman's helping revive the Aussie entertainment industry. The Institute of Public Affairs has aimed fire at several projects announced in the latest round of funding from the Australian Research Council. South Sydney rising star Corey Allan is being spruiked to rival clubs on the lookout for a fullback for next season. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell has reinforced the government’s ban on the Safe Schools program overnight. A sporting shooter charged with sexually ­assaulting two girls is given back his gun licence despite objections by police. NSW Police have closed the book on their investigation into social media attacks on former Broncos coach Anthony Seibold. Penrith backrower Liam Martin has opened up about his rough start playing first grade ahead of this weekend's NRL grand final. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reginald “Tex” Arthurell was sentenced to a maximum of 27 years after killing his fiancee and is due to be released on parole as early as tomorrow. Labor's hit out at million dollar bonuses and pay packets for NBN Co execs. Narrabri farmers outraged at images of the NSW Energy and Environment Minister with student climate change activists. Luke Keary and Boyd Cordner not concerned despite calls to miss this year's State of Origin due to concussions. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Murdered gangster Mejid Hamzy was believed to be ­behind at least one underworld hit himself. The tally of ­functionally illiterate students across the state has almost ­doubled in three years. Industry groups have welcomed changes to NSW COVID-19 restrictions on hospitality venues. Canberra Raider Jack Wighton has pipped Parramatta’s Clint Gutherson and Penrith’s Nathan Cleary to win the Dally M. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of convicted criminals have gone without punishment while the community service work program was put on hold because of COVID-19. Fresh questions have been raised about how the Premier defined her relationship with former MP Daryl Maguire. Iconic Adelaide bootmaker R.M. Williams has been bought by billionaire mining tycoon Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest, returning the renowned firm to Australian ownership. NRL grand final tickets on sale from today for Storm and Panthers members. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A shattered Gladys Berejiklian has admitted she loved disgraced Wagga Wagga MP Daryl Maguire, and she had hoped to one day marry him. Women believe Premier Gladys Berejiklian has done “nothing wrong” in the wake of revelations of her secret relationship. Fleets of buses, nursing staff, QR codes and armies of cleaners are just some of the extraordinary measures being prepared for the HSC exams from Tuesday. Golfing legend Jack Newton is battling Alzheimer’s disease  For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paper cards will be ditched for passengers arriving in Australia in favour of a digital system to speed up corona­virus contact tracing. NSW contact tracers have made more than 5000 phone calls in the past week to help contain the spread of COVID-19. The woman at the centre of the Broncos sex tape scandal propositioned Kotoni Staggs for threesomes and even offered to buy him drugs before the X-rated video went public. Wayne Bennett has shown faith in the son of a Panthers legend to end Penrith’s golden run and help South Sydney clinch an NRL grand final berth. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICAC has heard disgraced MP Daryl Maguire took Premier Gladys Berejiklian to dinners with the man who ran his shadow business company. Some of the state‘s most dangerous sex predators are escaping any real punishment when they breach tough court orders meant to keep the community safe. Kyly Clarke has found love with supercar driver James Courtney. Canberra Raiders are accusing the Queensland government of being “nonsensical” after their preparations for tonight’s preliminary final were thrown into chaos. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A cash racket was run from within the very heart of the NSW state parliament by disgraced MP Daryl Maguire. The Premier is battling to see off attacks on her credibility after she could not say whether security agencies were aware of her relationship with Daryl Maguire. The Daily Telegraph has obtained the first images of the replacement for the Holden Commodore following an agreement between Supercars and General Motors. Wayne Bennett has blasted speculation he held secret talks with former Penrith supremo Phil Gould. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Premier is bracing for the former Wagga Wagga MP’s ICAC appearance today in the most crucial moment of her political career. Hospitality venues will be able to serve twice as many outdoor customers from Friday. A Campsie barber has had his finger bitten off after bravely tackling an axe-wielding cyclist following a roadside altercation, a court has been told. Canterbury Bulldogs push to pinch halfback Kyle Flanagan from the Sydney Roosters. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Key factional leaders have publicly declared allegiance to the Premier after her shock revelation of a relationship with the former MP at the heart of an ICAC investigation. Google has admitted it failed to tell millions of Australians about privacy policy changes. The search is on to find the ­potential owners of a million-dollar beachfront view after Central Coast Council discovered the land wasn’t theirs. Some last minute changes to the field for this Saturday’s The Everest. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia Post is warning shoppers to act early this year as they prepare for their busiest Christmas yet. Jobseekers are caught up in a “broken system” where job agencies are tipped to pocket an extra $700 million out of government pandemic payments. Sutherland Shire’s set to demolish unauthorised bike tracks built by local kids. Questions over decisions by officials during the Wallabies tied Bledisloe Cup opener against the All Blacks. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Homes in the new Sydney suburb of Jordan Springs East have allegedly been built on landfill which is subsiding. The former wife of a rugby league champion has given astonishing insight into what it’s like to be married to an elite NRL player. Taxis across NSW will soon require passengers to sign in for a ride as the industry and state government move to improve contact tracing. Parramatta’s Michael Jennings has hired the lawyer who represented Essendon players during the 2013 peptide scandal. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A deal has been struck to boost crowd size for The Everest at Royal Randwick. NSW students will soon carry digital “education passports” stored on mobiles. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s claims that a 48 hr deadline to trace mystery NSW COVID-19 cases came from health experts is shot down. The Wallabies are aiming to do things differently under new coach Dave Rennie for the Bledisloe Cup opener.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Barilaro is set to lose his driver’s licence. All but one of NSW’s eight new COVID-19 cases have been traced to the source. Wests Tigers could be the club that nab Rabbitohs young gun Joseph Suaalii. Sydney Roosters need a win against Canberra tonight to keep their three-peat premiership dreams alive. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW Health officials are in a race against time to work out where three new cases of COVID-19 have originated. A NSW Surf Life Saving drone has come to the rescue as a shark stalked Australian pro surfer Matt Wilkinson. Sam Burgess’ lawyer has told a court that leaked allegations of drug and domestic abuse made by the Rabbitohs star’s ­estranged wife were “born out of malice or retaliation”. Marnus Labuschagne is focused on the IPL ahead of this Summer's four-Test series. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The budget deficit is $214 billion this year in the aim of resuscitating the pandemic-hit economy. 11 million Australians will benefit from sped-up tax cuts and extra rebates. ICAC has heard racing heir Louise Waterhouse deny offering money to the former Wagga Wagga MP David Maguire. There's just one more slot to be filled for the upcoming Everest, with Libertini going to James Harron overnight. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morrison Government will officially unveil the most important Federal Budget since WWII. Cardinal George Pell's Vatican nemesis is alleged to be behind money bribes for his sex abuse conviction. The Rocks is the first Sydney spot to roll out expanded outdoor dining areas. Canberra Raiders fans expected to be up in arms if the referee they blame for losing last year's grand final is put on Friday's elimination final. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A $2.7 billion spend will be unveiled in the federal budget for major roads and transport upgrades across the state. The racing industry wants a rethink on crowd sizes for The Everest. Wet wipes and broken pipes have closed down popular swim spots in separate sewerage incidents. A UK-based former Rabbitoh will likely be interviewed as NSW Police and the NRL Integrity Unit investigate allegations about Sam Burgess. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.