Sport newsletter: Olympics edition
News, results and expert analysis from the Paris Olympics sent daily during the Games.
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Building Bad
‘Leo the dog’: Setka delivers suitcase threat to union critic’s home
Video of the former union chief’s night-time visit emerges, plus other officials filmed in abusive tirade on $761 million government project.
No tap and a $296 whack: Victoria’s myki fines among the world’s harshest
Victorians face tough fines for public transport fare evasion, which social welfare groups say punishes poor and vulnerable people who have often made a genuine mistake.
Jacinta Allan has some time to delay airport rail, but not for long
Why has a popular project to connect Melbourne to the airport by rail become a political quagmire?
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Children's Health
‘Just a sweet drink’: Call for crackdown on sugary toddler milks and formulas
Baby formulas cannot be marketed, but toddler milks aren’t covered by the voluntary code. Health experts say that is not good enough.
‘Nobody will believe I won’: Czech stuns even herself with Wimbledon win
The seesawing triumph over late-blooming Italian Jasmine Paolini delivered Krejcikova’s second major title, before Australian pair Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson fell short in a tense final for the men’s doubles title.
Australia’s 20 most memorable Olympic moments
Freeman or Thorpe? Rugby sevens gold or water polo glory? We take a walk down memory lane and select 20 unforgettable Australian Olympic moments.
Matildas slump to 2-1 defeat to Canada in final pre-Olympics warm-up
Just 12 days out from their Olympic opener, Tony Gustavsson got a final look at his players as they took on the world’s No.8 side.
The world’s 15 greatest seas and how to explore them in comfort
Dreaming of sailing the seven seas? Even better, match these 15 amazing expanses of water with the best lines for a cruise of a lifetime.
Fitness guru Richard Simmons dead at 76: media reports
A hero to a generation seeking weight loss transformation and the subject of a podcast, fitness guru Richard Simmons has reportedly died at his Los Angeles home.
Natalie Portman always wanted to live another life for a moment
In her latest role, the award-winning actor taps into a personal connection to tell a story set in mid-20th century America.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Bombers exposed as unworthy of 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.
He’s on the verge of ending 58 years of hurt. So why is England divided on Gareth Southgate?
Despite England advancing unbeaten into the final of the European Championships, attitudes have turned markedly against the England football coach.
Analysis
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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.
‘Accidental homeschoolers’ are on the rise. And it’s not just a COVID hangover
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.
Reverse mortgages on the rise among cash-strapped seniors
Seniors are using their home’s equity to take out loans at greater rates than ever, but there’s a risk they may be “eating their house” too early.
Help! My daughter is starting to remind me of myself
What are children if not divine vengeance?
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.
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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.
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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.
Victoria
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
Business
$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.
World
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.
Opinion
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Property
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Sluggish Matildas beaten 2-1 in last hit-out before Paris Olympics
The Matildas have fallen short in their last warm-up match before the Paris Olympics, with coach Tony Gustavsson left sweating over the fitness of Caitlin Foord.
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.
‘Nobody will believe I won’: Czech stuns even herself with Wimbledon win
The seesawing triumph over late-blooming Italian Jasmine Paolini delivered Krejcikova’s second major title, before Australian pair Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson fell short in a tense final for the men’s doubles title.
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.
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
