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Coming to a cinema soon: Gordon Wood the blockbuster - The Daily Telegraph
"Gordon's going to get a book written and it will be the basis for a film," a source said. "His version is about a person that gets hounded for more than ten years and ends up jail," the source said. When contacted by The Sunday Telegraph Mr Adams ...
The criminals' code and vigilante violence - The Daily Telegraph
It is replacing the fist fight with a firearm," the source said. Alongside these "petty" shootings, authorities are bracing for the possibility of fresh warfare between the Hells Angels and Comanchero after former Comanchero national president Mick ...
Four daredevils do a BASE jump from Rialto Towers after cocktails at Vue de ... - The Daily Telegraph
Another witness, who refused to be named, said he was staring from his Spencer St apartment window when he heard screaming and saw a man fall past. “I thought I was going mad. I turned around and saw it again,” the CBD resident said.
Clover Moore's lawn a doormat disaster - The Daily Telegraph
One local cafe owner, who did not want to be identified, said the stunt had caused morning trade to drop by 30 per cent. "It might have been a good idea if they had put a footpath through the middle, but it's just a mess," he said.
Karzai invites Taliban to talks - The Daily Telegraph
"We're not happy with the Doha process," a source close to al-Qaida confirmed. "We want the war to continue in Afghanistan and Pakistan." After taking power in 1996, the Taliban regime allowed al-Qaida to base itself in Afghanistan, taking advantage of ...
Sydney's crowded houses of learning - The Daily Telegraph
The carer of two primary school children in southwestern Sydney, who did not wish to be identified, said she had been told by a teacher that the quality of learning dropped when classes became larger than 25 students. "I once complained to a teacher ...
Jennifer Lopez gives young lover - The Daily Telegraph
"Casper is taking acting lessons because Jennifer wants him to be a star,” a source said. "She thinks it might be fun to act alongside him the way she has done in the past with her ex-fiance Ben Affleck and Marc Anthony, her former husband.
Yemen tries to oust al-Qaida - The Daily Telegraph
The negotiations, taking place through tribal mediators, are "ongoing," a government official said on condition of anonymity, without giving further details. Last May, the Partisans of Sharia (Islamic law), linked to al-Qaida, took control of Zinjibar, ...
Magistrate Pat O'Shane sin-binned - The Daily Telegraph
But senior judicial sources, who declined to be named citing the sensitivity of the issue, last night told The Daily Telegraph that there had long been concern over Ms O'Shane's conduct, particularly in cases where police have allegedly been assaulted.
Searching for bush bandit Malcolm Naden - The Daily Telegraph
After years in the bush, police believe his smell no longer resembles that of a "normal human", a source said, making it more difficult for the dogs to track. Officers believe the fugitive is travelling day and night because of his extensive knowledge ...
PC police strike Christmas at Inner Sydney Montessori School - 'Merry ... - The Daily Telegraph
The dad, who did not wish to be identified, said: "There were about five songs and not one of them mentioned Christmas. There was no Santa or Christmas decorations or a Christmas tree or any reference to Jesus. "Is this politically correct? ...
Jessica Simpson to earn $3 million in deal with Weight Watchers to drop kilos - The Daily Telegraph
Picture: AP Photo Source: AP PREGNANT Jessica Simpson has just inked an estimated $3 million deal with Weight Watchers, according to people familiar with the matter. Sources said the blonde star has fielded offers from a number of weight-loss programs. ...
No safety in savings - school road program in doubt - The Daily Telegraph
One of the road safety education consultants, who refused to be identified, accused the education department of trying save money. "We go into schools and help teachers to identify road safety messages and provide resources and activities," he said. ...
Police tail Sydney's jihad gang - The Daily Telegraph
"You have guys with extreme views and a position about the conflict in the Middle East," a source said. "They formed an alliance along the same form of beliefs." However, when questioned about the terrorism probe, a police spokesman said: "NSW Police ...
Leadership debate is a three-ringed circus - The Daily Telegraph
"It was more about wanting to make sure Smith would put his hand up if it came to that," a source said. "But it's nothing more than discussion." When asked if Mr Smith had been involved in the discussions, the minister's office replied: "The minister, ...
Scandal that dares not speak a name - The Daily Telegraph
"There isn't a single person who saw it with their own eyes - there's not a skerrick of evidence from anyone," a source said. "It's all second-hand, hearsay." The off-duty officer who lives in the Darlinghurst building and raised the matter with his ...
Glee singer's scenes cut to keep star Lea Michele happy, sources say - The Daily Telegraph
"Charice was signed for a minimum of five episodes and did a press junket with [fellow new star] Chord Overstreet," a source said. "She had a big debut, but things changed, and they didn't put her back in. The word is, Lea is the big star, ...
He loved his wife to death - Rodney Tuddenham's despair ends with two bullets - The Daily Telegraph
"They struggled knowing she was sick," a friend, who asked not to be named, said. The friend said Mr Tuddenham was not aggressive and police confirmed there was no history of domestic violence. "There's no way he would have hurt her intentionally ...
Stop throwing out names - The Daily Telegraph
Julia Gillard attempts to defuse the anger of a woman, who refused to give her name, over the carbon tax during the week. Picture: Lyndon Mechielsen Source: The Sunday Telegraph YOU might think a pretty little shopping mall, full of grannies and young ...
Council stink over residents' green bins - The Daily Telegraph
One garbage collector, who declined to be named for fear of retribution, said 60-year-old men had been ordered to pick up an "unmanageable level" of bins for eight hours a day, increasing risk of injury and killing morale. "They have never funded a ...
Full-face covering disguises the fear of Muslim women in Australia - The Daily Telegraph
"Absolutely I'm worried, I'm worried I won't be able to wear my niqab," said one woman, who declined to give her name. She said she was willing to abide by the tough, new law that threatens fines of $5500 or a year in jail for women who refuse to lift ...
Young child forced to sit in urine-soaked uniform at North Haven Public School - The Daily Telegraph
I entrusted my daughter to the school's care, says angry mother, who asked not to be identified. Picture: Nathan Edwards Source: The Sunday Telegraph A SCHOOL forced a kindergarten student who wet herself to wear her urine-soaked uniform and underwear ...
Kate Moss's wild wedding - The Daily Telegraph
"He is perfect for her, he lets her be herself and doesn't crowd her at all," says a source close to Moss. "In Jamie she has found the perfect soul mate and their wedding will encapsulate everything that makes her the unique and wonderful person she is ...
Top cops chute out via force sick list in NSW - The Daily Telegraph
And one medically discharged officer, who refused to be identified, said: "There is such a lack of support as officers' caseloads grow ... the trend in mental health issues inside the force should be ringing alarm bells. "These officers are having ...
Grumpy Don Burke says he has 'no respect' for his former Channel Nine employer - The Daily Telegraph
But a former Burke colleague, who declined to be named, said Burke was known as a prickly EP. "Don's his own worst enemy. He's tough to work with and everyone at Nine knows this." Although Gyngell declined to comment, Nine spokesman David Hurley ...