Sport newsletter: Olympics edition
News, results and expert analysis from the Paris Olympics sent daily during the Games.
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Analysis
US Votes 2024
Shaky answers, gaffes mean Biden’s press conference won’t stem the bleeding
Over the course of an hour, Joe Biden demonstrated a command of foreign policy and gave no indication that he was considering dropping out of the 2024 election.
‘Great job, Joe!’ Trump jumps on Biden gaffe as US president vows to fight on
US President Joe Biden misspoke in answering his first question, but remained defiant about running for president again.
Israel admits ‘severe errors’ on October 7
The Israeli military has released the results of its first internal probe into the Hamas attacks on October 7.
Australian soldier and her husband charged with spying for the Kremlin
A Russian-born married couple have been arrested and charged with espionage, accused of stealing sensitive Defence Force material for Kremlin intelligence.
Family speak out after Sydney couple killed in the Philippines
The family of the Australian couple killed in their hotel room have spoken out as police hunt for a man captured on CCTV.
Ex-Rex boss launches airline board coup attempt
The ex-chair and current director of Regional Express has launched an attempt to spill the board, forcing a general meeting which could see chairman John Sharp ousted.
Bleeding knees, burning abs: I spent a week living like David Pocock. It nearly killed me
How does Canberra’s most shredded politician stay fit? Angus Thompson underwent five days of pain involving heavy weights, burning abs – and a winter dip in frigid waters.
How Torrie Lewis became Australia’s fastest woman
She could have been a gymnast, and she could have represented England or Jamaica. But “sliding doors″ moments set Lewis to run for Australia in Paris.
You’ve probably never heard of Travis Bazzana. He’s about to become a very big deal
A kid from Sydney’s upper north shore is tipped to become the top pick in the MLB draft and pocket a whopping $15 million signing bonus. Now he wants to make Australians care about baseball.
Exclusive
Construction
Sydney apartment building found to have serious defects
The builder being prosecuted by the EPA over 10 tonnes of asbestos-riddled construction waste on his wife’s Southern Highlands property has been dealt a new blow.
Exclusive
Drug reform
Minns’ election promise on drugs finally gets a date
NSW Labor Premier Chris Minns would have faced a backlash from party members if he had not locked in a date for this election promise.
Sydney councils that drag heels on housing DA claim there are good reasons
Councils pinged as the slowest in Sydney at assessing development applications say there are several reasons why they rank poorly on a new league table.
Qantas’ new non-stop route to Europe takes off
The Flying Kangaroo is to make an overdue return to Paris, timed to coincide with the Olympic Games.
Six of Sydney’s best steak frites for Bastille Day and beyond
From hand-cut chips to shaved truffles and foie gras, Sydney chefs are giving a French classic their own spin in time for Bastille Day and the Paris Olympics.
Opinion
Renewables
Renewables v nuclear: the facts point to one clear winner
Australia’s huge natural advantage of best-in-world solar and wind make renewables the clearly superior option. So why the debate?
Rod Sims
Professor, former chair of the ACCC
Common product banned across the world is killing our owls
Powerful owls predate on possums, snatching as many as 250 a year. But those possums are increasingly falling prey to another predator: rat poison.
Usman Khawaja the cricketer, activist ... and politician?
The ICC Test Cricketer of the Year explains why he continues to speak out on Gaza, his friendship with the treasurer and the likelihood of a political career.
SEE & DO
Opinion
When was the last time a soap ad gave you spiritual pleasure?
Alphonse Mucha made the bold claim that his posters turned the street in “open-air art exhibitions”.
John McDonald
Art critic
An imaginary world that is a delight for fans of Japanese playfulness
Our critics deliver their verdict on the latest shows around town.
Sydney
Exclusive
Drug reform
Bob Carr held a drug summit 25 years ago. NSW Labor is repeating history
NSW Labor Premier Chris Minns would have faced a backlash from party members if he had not locked in a date for this election promise.
Exclusive
Crime
Sydney businessman charged with sex crimes in case ‘unlike any other’
A venture capitalist from Sydney has been charged with dozens of counts of rape and abuse against 10 women in a major test of new consent laws.
Why Sydney needs to bring back this abandoned ‘missing train link’
The government has been urged to resuscitate a long-lost railway line from Port Kembla to south-west Sydney or risk wasting the potential of the city’s new airport.
The Scots College ‘cut-price Hogwarts’ castle is still not open
After years of blown deadlines and millions in additional costs, Scots College still won’t tell us when it will open its new castle-shaped library.
Bodies of mother and teenage daughter found in Sydney home
Police were called to the home in Sydney’s north-west on Thursday morning, responding to reports of a concern for welfare.
NRL 2024
Bennett’s Dolphins end Rabbitohs’ run with 36-28 win
The result keeps the Dolphins well in top-four contention, with points differential the only thing keeping them behind fourth place Cronulla and fifth place Canterbury.
‘All the attributes of a successful coach’: Eddie Jones backs Ryles’ Eels appointment
After working with Jason Ryles during recent rugby campaigns, the former Wallabies coach believes Parramatta are onto a winner with their new mentor.
Politics
Exclusive
International students
Chinese students outnumber others in asylum claims surge
Visas for Chinese students continue to be approved at much higher rates than other source countries. A former top immigration bureaucrat is urging the government to overhaul the system.
Business
What the CEOs of the top ASX-listed companies earned last year
The average realised pay for the chief executive of an ASX100 company in the 2023 financial year was 50 times what an average Australian worker earned.
World
Exclusive
US Votes 2024
Democrats ‘evenly divided’ on Biden as US announces new deal with Australia
With Joe Biden refusing to quit, the Democrats have been left searching for an “executable, pragmatic pathway” to win the November 5 election, says a top Democrat.
Opinion
Brace for impact – we’re about to be Trumped again
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Identity politics has the power to be meaningful. If only we stopped making it an incoherent mess
Waleed Aly
Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academic
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Property
‘It’s not good’: How home buying hopefuls got knocked out of the market
Australian home buyers are taking on less debt when compared to their income, despite rising property prices across the country.
The type of home that’s more than twice as profitable as its neighbour
The gap highlights the “haves” and “have nots” even among those fortunate enough to be able to buy their own home.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Staying undercover: How to make the most of a greenhouse
Whether it takes up most of your backyard or is small enough to pick up and move, a greenhouse is a great addition to your garden.
Culture
Want to buy an Archibald winner’s work for $100? This art show is your chance
The Incognito Art Show features works by Archibald winners and helps raise funds for artists with disabilities.
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Sport
You’ve probably never heard of Travis Bazzana. But he’s about to become a very big deal
A kid from Sydney’s upper north shore is tipped to become the top pick in the MLB draft and pocket a whopping $15 million signing bonus. Now he wants to make Australians care about baseball.
How Torrie Lewis became Australia’s fastest woman
She could have been a gymnast, and she could have represented England or Jamaica. But “sliding doors″ moments set Lewis to run for Australia in Paris.
Opinion
Paris 2024
Forget poos in the Seine. Doping is the biggest concern at the Olympics
Confidence in WADA’s ability stop drug cheats is at rock-bottom after it was cleared of mishandling of a case involving 23 Chinese swimmers.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
‘In his saggy undies, ready to flatten me’: The making of Cronulla’s halves saviour
Unheralded utility Daniel Atkinson replaces one Sharks star and old roommate after a night terror and pre-season tangle with another.
The wonder try that put Charlie Cale on the path to a Wallabies jersey
The Brumbies No.8 has made a habit of embarrassing backs with his extraordinary pace and now he’ll get the chance in a Wallabies jersey against Wales.
‘All the attributes of a successful coach’: Eddie Jones backs Ryles’ Eels appointment
After working with Jason Ryles during recent rugby campaigns, the former Wallabies coach believes Parramatta are onto a winner with their new mentor.
Blues brothers: Crichton siblings face off as NSW pumps up the volume
Stephen and Christian Crichton, despite both enjoying NRL stints at Penrith and Canterbury, had never played with or against each other. That changed on Thursday.
Have Your Say
NRL’s rule change puts Cameron Smith in line to be next rugby league Immortal
Queensland’s generation of Origin champions will be front and centre of voting on the game’s 14th Immortal next month after a change to eligbility rules.
