Daily Telegraph News & Politics

Public servants will have their pay rises capped at 1.5 per cent in a State Budget move designed to save the taxpayer billions of dollars post pandemic. Verry Elleegant and Finche are leading the charge as Sydney’s best hopes of a rare win in the $8 million Melbourne Cup at Flemington today. Almost four out of 10 Sydney councils are failing to stand on their own financial feet. Penrith's Josh Mansour is now on the lookout for a new home. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.