Sport newsletter: Olympics edition
News, results and expert analysis from the Paris Olympics sent daily during the Games.
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Building Bad
Shock resignation: John Setka quits as head of CFMEU
The powerful construction union boss resigned on Friday, facing a raft of explosive allegations about misconduct involving him and the CFMEU.
Fortescue accused of keeping meeting secret in intellectual property case
Billionaire Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue has been accused of failing to disclose “material” information when it secured a warrant to raid the homes and offices of ex-Fortescue staff.
Soldier, labourer, gold diggers: Just who are the married couple accused of spying for Russia?
It was gold Kira Korolev was obsessed with, filling her YouTube channel with footage of her never-ending search for a few glimmering flecks.
Analysis
Greyhound racing
Urine samples, soft-serves and an empty grandstand: A night at the greyhounds
A horror week of headlines for the greyhound racing industry didn’t deter regular punters from watching the dogs on Thursday. We thought we’d go along.
Exclusive
Naked City
Inside the campers’ murder trial: Viewed from daughter’s perspective
Debbie Hill witnessed the trial of Gregory Lynn, charged with murdering her father, Russell – and was shocked by what the jury did not get to hear.
‘Living a nightmare’: Family speaks 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.
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NRL 2024
Sharks surge back to form with Tigers demolition
Benji Marshall issued a public apology to Wests Tigers fans and admitted his team didn’t have a single decent player after they crashed to their biggest loss of the year against the Sharks.
Mills primed to repay Swans with a captain’s knock at SCG
Isaac Heeney is unavailable to face North Melbourne on Saturday and the man replacing him, captain Callum Mills, will be motivated to repay Sydney’s faith in him.
‘Close to retiring’: Barnett’s battle back from spinal surgery to a Blues debut
Playing State of Origin was the last thing on the mind of Mitchell Barnett after two serious neck operations.
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.
Does alcohol prevent muscle loss? Don’t raise a drink to that
A large new meta-analysis looking at the association between loss of muscle mass and alcohol had surprising results.
Opinion
Workplace culture
Crude piece of career advice I think about all the time
Next time you find yourself in a difficult situation at work, this admittedly crude advice might just help.
Tim Duggan
Careers contributor
Music in the ’80s belonged to Kim Gordon. At 71, she still plays hard
Long after Sonic Youth’s bitter split, artist, writer and musician Kim Gordon is inspiring a new generation of women.
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Streaming
This new Netflix series deserves the supercharged hype
Supacell is sharp and engaging, elevated by stunning cinematography and a captivating story.
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 after he hangs up his bat.
Opinion
Tripologist
What are the best things to do during a stay in Istanbul?
“Any suggestion on where to stay and what to do to explore the history and culture of Istanbul for two or three days?”
Michael Gebicki
The Tripologist
Does this plastic igloo atop a car park rooftop pull off the French Alps vibe it’s aiming for?
Experience a popular Alpine winter tradition in the most unlikely Sydney location at Raclette Igloo.
Paris 2024
Captain Steph Catley in doubt for Matildas’ opener against Germany
Not for the first time, Tony Gustavsson is being coy about the fitness status of Australia’s captain on the eve of a major tournament.
Balancing whacked: Wright must overcome head illness to chase gold at Teahupo’o
Seven screws in the champion surfer’s head from an off-season surgery have hampered her 2024 season. But she has no hesitation in taking on the heaviest wave in competitive surfing.
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
Firefighter ban casts shadow over Sydney metro line opening date
The powerful firefighters’ union has banned members from taking part in evacuation drills and other critical exercises, just three weeks before the planned opening to passengers.
Exclusive
Construction
The 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.
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.
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.
NRL 2024
‘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.
‘Most versatile sports commentator Australia has produced’: Hadley hails Morrow
Ray Hadley paid the ultimate tribute to friend David Morrow after it was announced he would be inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame.
Politics
Russian-born Australian soldier and her husband charged with espionage
Kira Korolev, 40, and her 62-year-old husband, Igor Korolev, are accused of using her defence force account to spy for Russia since December 2022.
Business
Power-hungry data centres are booming in Australia. Can the grid cope?
An explosion in the number of data centres in Melbourne and Sydney, which will use vast amounts of electricity, is looming as a new test for the grid.
World
Key takeaways from Biden’s latest tough day in front of the cameras
After introducing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as “President Putin”, US President Joe Biden tried to prove his mettle against the White House press corps.
Opinion
Why the cookie-cutter can’t solve Sydney’s housing crisis
Tone Wheeler
Australian Architecture Association president
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Property
The graph that shows how households got priced 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
I hired a male sex worker for my 70th. It didn’t go to plan
Mitch, in his 30s, seemed like a perfect gift to self. But then...
Culture
Tamworth to Washington: How Black Elvis’ grandson conquered the stage
The Tony, Grammy, Olivier and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Hamilton returns to Sydney later this month, with refreshed cast.
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Sport
‘Close to retiring’: How Barnett battled back from spinal surgery for a Blues debut
Playing State of Origin was the last thing on the mind of Mitchell Barnett after two serious neck operations.
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NRL 2024
‘I apologise to our fans’: Marshall rips Tigers players after record mauling
Life without injured playmaking star Nicho Hynes doesn’t appear so bleak after all for Cronulla as Benji Marshall took the big stick to his under-performing players.
Mills primed to repay Swans with a captain’s knock at the SCG
Isaac Heeney is unavailable to face North Melbourne on Saturday and the man replacing him, captain Callum Mills, will be motivated to repay Sydney’s faith in him.
Analysis
State of Origin
The Blues game plan produced Origin carnage. Here’s how Queensland combat it
NSW nailed 40 perfect minutes of Origin football in Melbourne. Can they reproduce it for an entire 80 minutes in Brisbane?
Catley in doubt for Matildas’ Olympic opener with mystery ‘lower leg’ injury
Not for the first time, Tony Gustavsson is being coy about the fitness status of Australia’s captain on the eve of a major tournament.
Double, double toil and trouble: Can England, Blues and Rory shake off their curses?
The fascination is gruesome, morally dubious but endlessly fascinating. You keep watching, but are you cheering for the competitors or for the curse?
‘Absolutely surreal’: Hall and de Rozario to fly Australian flag at Paralympics
Paralympic veterans Brenden Hall and Madison de Rozario have been named as the Australian team’s flag-bearers for Paris.
Have Your Say
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
