Sport newsletter: Olympics edition
News, results and expert analysis from the Paris Olympics sent daily during the Games.
Interactive: Do you earn enough?
Take a guided tour of the median income in your profession, and your suburb.
Trial by Water podcast
A new investigative podcast about one of Australia’s most controversial cases.
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Building Bad
‘We can cause you grief’: Gatto’s warning to developer over payment stoush
New audio of the infamous figure is part of a months-long investigation revealing how bikies, criminals and underworld figures have infiltrated the building industry.
Updated
Building Bad
Albanese welcomes Setka resignation, Allan stops short of launching probe
The PM said the former union boss’ alleged behaviour should be condemned, isolated and stamped out.
Ozempic is more than a diabetes and weight-loss drug, studies show
New diabetes drugs could also help manage heart and kidney conditions, research reveals. But Australia’s supply shortage will not be resolved this year.
‘Accidental homeschoolers’ are on the rise in Victoria. Here’s why
More parents are opting to homeschool their children – and there’s more to the trend than the ‘risk-free trial’ offered by COVID-era restrictions.
From city ink to coastal charm: How island life got under Ian’s skin
Phillip Island’s population is booming and tourism surging. Can its wildlife and environment be protected?
Buyer beats five others for $965,000 Coburg house they will demolish
The deceased estate was in poor condition, and attracted spirited competition from builders and property flippers looking for a project.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Bombers exposed as unworthy of the top-two spot on offer
After the Western Bulldogs’ upset of Carlton earlier on Saturday, Essendon were looking at second on the ladder with a win at the MCG. They played the first 15 minutes like it would be a walk in the park.
Live
Paris 2024
Matildas face Canada in final clash before Games
Just 12 days out from their Olympic opener, Tony Gustavsson gets a final look at his players as they take on the world’s No.8 side. Follow all the action from Marbella, Spain.
Analysis
For subscribers
How the Saints can lose this Battle, but win the war
St Kilda could net early first-round compensation if Josh Battle leaves, so it may just be in the Saints’ best interests to let him walk.
Scanning the dead: The machine replacing autopsies
Dr Chris O’Donnell is a necro-radiologist. In layman’s terms, he’s a scanner of the dead.
Opinion
Responsible lending
Giving money to your kids? Here’s how to avoid a complete catastrophe
Parents are looking at ways to gift their children money while still having enough for themselves.
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Money contributor
$1 billion wipeout: How a Wall Street giant’s big bet on beauty went so wrong
A private equity firm stepped outside its comfort zone to invest in a beauty company led by a charismatic founder. It led to one of its biggest failures.
Jack found running 50km daily for 50 days so much fun he now has sights on a century
Jack Hanley aims to run 10,000 kilometres in 100 days to raise $430,000 for charity. He expects to go through a dozen pair of runners and consume plenty of pikelets.
A-listers fly in to India as Asia’s richest man marries in the year’s most extravagant wedding
The youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man, has married his longtime girlfriend in what many dubbed the wedding of the year.
Men’s jewellery: Dare we brooch the topic?
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
The plan to turn Sydney and Melbourne into the ‘West End of the Asia Pacific’
The live entertainment industry wants tax breaks to prevent Australian shows being lured overseas.
The sex guru known as Dr Ruth dies at 96
Dr Ruth Westheimer, the diminutive sex therapist who became a pop icon, media star and bestselling author through her frank talk about taboo bedroom topics, has died.
Recipe collection
Beef
Winter warmers: 10 ways to cook ‘impossible to ruin’ beef cheeks
If you have ever ended up with dry and stringy meat in your stew, swap to beef cheeks. No matter what you do, you can’t ruin them.
Paris 2024
Can an American star stop McKeown from becoming Australia’s greatest Olympian?
Kaylee McKeown could be on the cusp of Olympic immortality if things go perfectly in Paris, but there’s one major rival standing in her way.
Updated
Paris 2024
Australian Jess Hull smashes world 2000-metre record in Monaco
Jessica Hull stunned the athletics world with a blistering run in the 2km in Monaco, less than a month from Paris 2024.
WEEKEND READS
The ‘ghost homes’ left to rot in our big cities – amid a housing crisis
Tens of thousands of homes sit empty in major cities, while luxury units replace old apartments - all during a home shortage.
I hired a male sex worker for my 70th birthday. It didn’t go as planned
Mitch, in his 30s, seemed like a perfect gift to self. But then...
Victoria
In pictures: Night-cart men, lion tamers and other rare jobs from Melbourne’s past
Photos from The Age’s archives of rare and unusual jobs. Some no longer exist, while others have evolved.
Two people die in ‘accidental’ house fire in Melbourne’s east
Two people have been found dead after a house fire in Donvale during the early hours of Saturday.
Updated
Building Bad
John Setka resigns immediately as head of CFMEU
The powerful construction union boss resigned on Friday night in the face of a raft of explosive allegations about misconduct involving him and the CFMEU.
‘We’ve depleted our reserves’: MIFF offers $10 tickets to lure back audiences
The Melbourne International Film Festival faces its third consecutive loss, but its inaugural CEO insists it’s not about to collapse.
Exclusive
City life
One in 20 Melbourne homes empty as people waiting languish
Almost 100,000 homes in Melbourne are either unoccupied or barely occupied. They could fix the public housing waiting list twice over.
AFL 2024
Mid-season hiccups, or worrying signs for finals-bound Carlton?
Carlton have conceded their vice-like grip on a top-four slot and suffered a worrying injury blow to creative forward Zac Williams just eight weeks out from the finals.
Analysis
‘Definitely a way to play them’: Scott hints at the way to battle the Pies; umpires make a shock rule tweak
Max Holmes explains an embarrassing mid-game moment, while Chris Scott responds to a new-look umpiring interpretation that caught players by surprise.
Politics
Albanese tells Russia to ‘back off’ over alleged spy couple
The PM says Russia has no respect for international law and should be regarded with contempt after its embassy accused Australian security staff of fuelling anti-Russian paranoia.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Brace for impact, we’re about to be Trumped again
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Business
Not just for cashed-up Boomers: Lure of luxury brands is bridging the generational divide
Luxury retailers are still riding high in Australia despite cost-of-living pressures, with upmarket handbags, jewellery and accessories in strong demand.
Opinion
Money & relationships
Are you guilty of these five midlife money myths?
Bec Wilson
Money contributor
World
Hamas official outlines detailed vision for future of Gaza
Husam Badran said the militant group would give up civilian control in the territory, but would not disband its military wing.
Opinion
How do children tell if online news is fake? Here’s an idea
Bryce Corbett
Journalist, author and founder of Newshounds
This is a protracted act of self-sabotage. Trump doesn’t need to say a thing
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property
Cat lived in her dream location. Then she was forced out – and in with her boyfriend
Spiralling housing costs have meant Melburnians are making difficult decisions about their living situations.
Eleven of our favourite homes for sale in Victoria right now
Looking for your next home? From an Edwardian beauty to a pretty Victorian villa, we’ve got you covered.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Baking
Five zingy lemon cakes to bake this weekend
Recipe collection
Beef
Winter warmers: 10 ways to cook ‘impossible to ruin’ beef cheeks
Lifestyle
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What do women want? Pocket equality is a good start
For centuries, pockets were considered essential for men but optional for women. These Australian designers are making a difference.
Culture
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Review
Emma Stone returns for another wacky film, but sadly this is no Poor Things
If the filmmaker’s much-praised, award-winning Poor Things was the main meal, Kinds of Kindness is the offcuts.
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Analysis
AFL 2024
Bombers exposed as unworthy of the top-two spot on offer
After the Western Bulldogs’ upset of Carlton earlier on Saturday, Essendon were looking at second on the ladder with a win at the MCG. They played the first 15 minutes like it would be a walk in the park.
Updated
Paris 2024
Aussie star backed to break Olympic drought after stunning world record run
Jessica Hull stunned the athletics world with a blistering run in the 2km in Monaco, less than a month from Paris 2024.
‘Best day of my life’: Krejcikova holds off Paolini to win Wimbledon title
The seesawing 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 triumph over late-blooming Italian Jasmine Paolini delivered Krejcikova’s second major title, following her 2021 victory in Paris.
Analysis
AFL 2024
How the Saints can lose this Battle, but win the war
St Kilda could net early first-round compensation if Josh Battle leaves, so it may just be in the Saints’ best interests to let him walk.
Can an American star stop McKeown from becoming Australia’s greatest Olympian?
Kaylee McKeown could be on the cusp of Olympic immortality if things go perfectly in Paris, but there’s one major rival standing in her way.
Mid-season hiccups, or worrying signs for finals-bound Carlton?
Carlton have conceded their vice-like grip on a top-four slot and suffered a worrying injury blow to creative forward Zac Williams just eight weeks out from the finals.
The night sessions that showed how Patrick Cripps became a champion
The Carlton captain plays game 200 not only as an idol to Blues fans, but also with the universal respect of football lovers Australia-wide.
Have Your Say
Olympic Games: The truce is out there
The Olympic Games are full of grand, empty gestures. This time, though, the truce feels like it matters in a turbulent world.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
