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LoadingPops, screams and then blood: How the Trump rally shooting unfolded
Donald Trump was less than 10 minutes into his speech in front of a crowd of tens of thousands. Then chaos erupted.
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‘Heinous act’: With blood on his face after shooting, defiant Trump raised his fist
As the first pop rang out, the former US president said, “Oh,” and grabbed his ear as two more pops could be heard and he crouched down.
In pictures: Dramatic photos capture frantic moments after shooting
Sounds of multiple shots were heard at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania, before the former US president was rushed off stage with blood on his face.
Watch: Trump drops to floor as gun shots ring out
Secret service agents swarmed the former US president as someone in the background could be heard saying “get down, get down”.
Israel kills more than 90 people in area it marked safe for Palestinians
The strike, one of the war’s deadliest so far, took place in an area Israel’s military had designated as safe for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians.
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Building Bad
‘Leo the dog’: Setka caught delivering threatening message to rival’s home
The outgoing CFMEU boss made a menacing night-time visit to the home of a fellow senior union official to dump a suitcase scrawled with a message attacking the official as a “dog”.
Opinion
Disability
Bill Shorten is wrong. NDIS clients need sex workers like me
Sex worker Rachel Wotton specialises in providing services to people with disability – and she’s furious that the NDIS minister has declared that they do not deserve her support.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Joe Hockey’s childhood home with harbour views sells for about $7.5m
The Northbridge house moments from the local sailing club last traded for $27,200 and had been in the family since 1969.
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NSW residential property
Revealed: How Sydney mayor survived Sydney’s housing crisis
He’s never talked about it before, but when he was a student in an unaffordable neighbourhood, he didn’t have a lot of money or options.
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.
Harry Potter? Boxing? Inside the weird world of Blues wizard Zac Lomax
Why the young St George Illawarra winger, who apparently is desperate to play centre, polarises fans. Even Dragons supporters.
He’s on the verge of ending 58 years of hurt. So why is England divided on Gareth Southgate?
But despite England advancing unbeaten into the final of the European Championships attitudes have turned markedly against the England football coach.
Analysis
Paris 2024
Headaches mounting for Matildas as Foord joins growing injury list
The Matildas have fallen 2-1 to Canada in their last warm-up match before the Paris Olympics, with coach Tony Gustavsson left sweating over the fitness of Caitlin Foord.
Opinion
Renewables
What if renewables don’t deliver the cheapest power, after all?
We must reduce emissions. But while the science is settled, the costings are not.
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
Opinion
Ask an expert
Can we put our rental income back into super?
There are no limits on adding to your super until you hit a certain age, but there’s a question of why you’d want to.
Paul Benson
Money contributor
Three miraculous words transformed everything for Steve and his family
After 32 years, Steve Johnson finally got the news he’d been fighting for: the man who killed his brother was in custody.
‘I didn’t expect to be a model at my age’: The women over 80 defying stereotypes
Forget retirement. Today’s octogenarians are just as likely to be building companies and fronting fashion campaigns.
Iconic fitness guru Richard Simmons dead at 76
A hero to a generation of people seeking weight loss transformation, fitness guru Richard Simmons was found dead at his Los Angeles home, aged 76.
Opinion
Wage growth
You might be earning more, but is it really a ‘pay rise’?
Employees covered by EBAs are lucky enough to receive a guaranteed annual wage increase. Just don’t call it a “pay rise”.
Victoria Devine
Money columnist
Paris 2024
Analysis
Paris 2024
Homegrown hopes: The French stars carrying the weight of a nation
Around 10,500 athletes and 15 million tourists are expected in the French capital for the Olympics, where much of the attention will be on those hoping to make their home advantage count.
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Paris 2024
Paris has a message for people worried about Brisbane 2032: Don’t be
Paris 2024 chief executive Etienne Thobois says Brisbane should settle on a clear vision for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympics. “And then, you know, get moving.”
WEEKEND READS
‘It was hard for me to be open about my sexuality’: Narelda Jacobs
“It was easier to fall into heteronormative stereotypes as a teenager and I did what was expected of me at the time,” says the 48-year-old journalist.
‘Some days I like to explore my femininity’: How this actor mixes up his style
Joe Donovan also talks about the T-shirt that sparked his obsession with fashion.
Sydney
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Mental health
Lawmakers to consider impact of housing, education policy on suicide rates
Mental Health Minister Rose Jackson has promised suicide prevention legislation will be introduced to parliament next year.
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Public housing
NSW’s new maintenance system will see 750 homes revamped with more coming
The NSW government says it is back in control of the maintenance of the homes it owns.
Pub barons call for end to tax slug on drinkers
The Laundy family is plunging millions into Sydney’s ailing hospitality sector, defying the cost-of-living crisis.
‘Plastic grass has no place here’: Why residents want to stop rugby precinct
The Hills Shire says concerns about the environmental impact of new sporting facilities are exaggerated, as opponents demand the federal government stop the project.
‘They’ll have to take me out in handcuffs’: Paddington developer stoush erupts
Sky-high property prices are enticing developers to replace cheap housing with luxury homes. But they probably didn’t anticipate the backlash.
NRL 2024
How was he axed?: Four things learned from Broncos’ sixth-straight defeat
Panic stations have well and truly hit the Broncos, with the club only able to drop one more game if they are to have a chance at a finals berth.
Origin or Olympics? The choice was elementary for Watson
Connor Watson could be preparing for Olympic glory instead of a State of Origin decider if he had pursued an opportunity to represent Australia in rugby sevens.
Politics
Updated
Building Bad
Albanese welcomes Setka resignation amid calls for CFMEU probe
The prime minister said the former union boss’ alleged behaviour should be condemned and stamped out.
Business
Opinion
Hip pocket
What’s the go with crypto: Is Bitcoin still a good investment?
For genuine investors who are interested in the crypto space but know little about it, the confusing and unregulated industry can pose a daunting barrier to entry.
Dominic Powell
Money Editor
Opinion
Money & relationships
Are you guilty of these five midlife money myths?
Bec Wilson
Money contributor
World
The sex guru known as Dr Ruth dies at 96
Dr Ruth Westheimer, the diminutive sex therapist who became a media star and bestselling author through her frank talk about taboo bedroom topics, has died.
Opinion
How do children tell if online news is fake? Here’s a slip, slop, slap-up idea
Bryce Corbett
Journalist, author and founder of Newshounds
Dogs’ days are over, and it’s only eight years too late
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
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
Sydney home sellers asking $20m fail to get $2m less at auction for mansion
Expats and eastern suburbs residents would not be drawn, and the home passed in on an $18 million vendor bid. Then the real action began.
Mamamia’s Mia Freedman plans $3.9m home reno with winter storage closet
The publisher and her husband hope to demolish their $12.75 million Point Piper house and rebuild it. Other home owners also have with reno plans.
Good Food
Recipe collection
French
40 fantastique French recipes for Bastille Day (and beyond)
Lifestyle
Help! My daughter is starting to remind me of myself
What are children if not divine vengeance?
Opinion
Social media
How do children tell if online news is fake? Here’s a slip, slop, slap-up idea
Bryce Corbett
Journalist, author and founder of Newshounds
Culture
‘We had $0 in the bank account’: How a little Australian thriller went from zero to hero
It was a film festival hit, but for the writers and directors behind Birdeater, it was four years of rain, sweat and tears.
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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?
Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold fared in second Test against Wales
The Wallabies sealed their second win of 2024 and here’s how they rated in Melbourne against Wales.
‘It’s just unreal’: Krejcikova holds off Paolini to win Wimbledon title
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.
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Wallabies
‘We have to be better’: Flying Filipo saves blushes as Wallabies secure win over Wales
The Wallabies kept up their winning ways under Joe Schmidt but Wales threw the kitchen sink at them.
Analysis
NRL 2024
The Souths axing behind war of words between Maguire and Tallis
Paul Gallen has fired back at Gorden Tallis after the Maroons legend’s attack on Blues coach Michael Maguire.
Analysis
Paris 2024
Headaches mounting for Matildas as Foord joins growing injury list
The Matildas have fallen 2-1 to Canada in their last warm-up match before the Paris Olympics, with coach Tony Gustavsson left sweating over the fitness of Caitlin Foord.
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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.
Have Your Say
Harry Potter? Boxing? Inside the weird world of Blues wizard Zac Lomax
Why the young St George Illawarra winger, who apparently is desperate to play centre, polarises fans. Even Dragons supporters.
