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Venues given extended trading hours for Olympics
The NSW government has granted extended trading hours to licensed venues showing major events live from the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
- by Sam McKeith
Australia news LIVE: Truth-telling set to fill Voice gap; Gladys Berejiklian to learn ICAC appeal fate
Keep up to day with today’s headlines with our national news live blog.
- by Josefine Ganko
Exclusive
Courts
The hidden microphones that caught a plot to get away with murder
Najma Carroll had been a gifted HSC student and rising sports star. Before she died, she put her trust in the wrong people.
- by Perry Duffin and Sarah McPhee
Tourist gets third-degree burns walking on blazing hot sand dunes in Death Valley, rangers say
Rangers said they were not immediately able to determine whether the 42-year-old Belgian’s flip-flops were somehow broken or were lost during the short walk.
- by Anita Snow
Opinion
US Votes 2024
So Kamala is the ‘childless cat lady’? White male power plays its hateful gender card
Brace for more attacks on Kamala Harris as the hounds of misinformation, juiced on the steroids of misogyny and racism, are unleashed.
- by Julia Baird
Exclusive
Paris 2024
Swimming coach spared axe over helping Korean rival – months after he was told not to
An email obtained by this masthead reveals that Australian coaches, including Michael Palfrey, were warned four months ago about links to foreign athletes.
- by Tom Decent
Musician, model, producer: what the world needs now is Eartheater
On her way to Australia, the genre-defying Alexandra Drewchin takes a moment out of her head-spinning schedule.
- by Sarah-Jane Collins
Two men to face court after daylight eastern suburbs police pursuit
A man allegedly confronted a resident nearby John Ibrahim’s clifftop mansion while armed with a pistol before leading police on a chase. There is no suggestion of wrongdoing on Ibrahim’s part.
- by Jessica McSweeney
Updated
Paris 2024
The Matildas wanted a dream start to the Games. It was a 90-minute nightmare
Australia arrived in France with ambitions of a deep run into the Olympic tournament. Against Germany, it was the worst possible start.
- by Emma Kemp
As it happened: Matildas lose 3-0 to Germany; Australia’s men’s rugby 7s advance to semi-finals
The Matildas’ Paris Olympics campaign has gotten off to the worst possible start with a 3-0 thrashing by Germany, as Australia’s men’s rugby 7s side advance to the semi-finals against Fiji.
- by Chris Paine and Megan Levy
Updated
World markets
ASX set for gains, Wall Street’s tech giants fall again
Wall Street’s split widened, as smaller stocks and other formerly downtrodden areas of the market rose up while superstar Big Tech stocks gave back more of their stellar gains.
- by Stan Choe
Donald Trump leads Kamala Harris among registered voters in latest poll
Harris, on the campaign trail, vowed to empower labour unions and prevent school book bans, while Trump branded Harris a “radical left lunatic”.
‘Anti-competitive’: Calls mount to break corporate live music domination
Australian musicians are calling for authorities to investigate the market power of major corporate players like Live Nation.
- by Linda Morris
Opinion
Careers
More pay, better skills: How job-hopping can turbocharge your career
Job-hopping divides employers, but a growing number of professionals are embracing it as a strategy for career advancement.
- by Téa Angelos
Exclusive
Development
Revealed: Huge plan for new offices and parks at Glebe Island - but no homes
A political stoush has erupted over the future of Sydney’s Bays West precinct, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese saying housing was a better option.
- by Michael Koziol
Opinion
Work therapy
Why is my colleague making fun of my standing desk?
Your slightly crabby teammate may think you’re participating in a frivolous fad rather than making a change for genuine health reasons. They’d be wrong.
- by Jonathan Rivett
Barnaby Joyce has a new hat sponsor in Gina Rinehart
Australia’s richest person gifted the former deputy prime minister a new hat. The price will shock you.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
Celine Dion, Lady Gaga and 45,000 police officers ready for the greatest show on earth
City on high alert as security is beefed up ahead of what promises to be a spectacular opening ceremony … if it all goes to plan.
- by Rob Harris
Exclusive
Indigenous
Truth-telling set to fill Voice gap as Leeser urges PM to step up
As retiring Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney declared history would look kindly upon the Voice effort, Liberal MP Julian Leeser lamented the “national silence” that has existed since its defeat.
- by Paul Sakkal and James Massola
Sydney metro rail line’s opening on August 4 goes down to the wire
The rail safety regulator is yet to grant approval, just 10 days before the first passengers are due to hop on board.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
The nanny and the billionaire – steamy, and that’s not the ironing
Lauren Asher follows two wounded souls who make beautiful music – together
- by Jessie Tu
Indulge: 31 ways to add luxury to your holiday for free (or close to it)
Love the finer things in life? There are ways to add that something extra to your holiday without forking out thousands.
- by Julietta Jameson
‘It’s a special place’: NSW tree-change towns where house prices rose most
House prices in regional NSW have reached a record high as buyers chase lifestyle and affordability, but can it last?
- by Tawar Razaghi and Elizabeth Redman
Birds, bees and trees: My guilty winter pleasure
This weekend’s National Tree Day highlights how planting trees can help make our world a better place.
- by Megan Backhouse
Opinion
Scams
Banks no longer protect us from scammers. It’s time they paid the price
We now live in a world where even the savviest, best educated people cannot protect themselves. Australian banks should reimburse scam victims, as UK banks are set to do.
- by Waleed Aly
Belgium police detain seven terror suspects ahead of Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Authorities in Belgium carried out 14 raids across the country over suspected terrorist activities, a day before the opening of the Olympic Games in neighbouring France.
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Paris 2024
‘Un-Australian’: Swim coach could be sent home for helping Korean rival
Michael Palfrey has been admonished by the AOC for saying he hopes a South Korean swimmer he coaches wins gold – even though he will compete against two Australians on night one at the Games.
- by Tom Decent
NBA superstar Steph Curry backs Kamala Harris at monster Olympics press conference
In front of almost a thousand members of the world’s media, the four-time NBA champion was asked about the presidential hopes of his “friend”, Vice President Kamala Harris.
- by Michael Chammas
Opinion
Inheritance
How to ruin a family with one quick court case
As Rupert Murdoch attempts to set his legacy using his family trust, thousands of Australians are following suit. So, who gets to keep what – and why does it matter?
- by Jenna Price
Opinion
Column 8
Cross words for the PM
While we wait on the Speaker of the (smallest room in the) House.
Lachlan Murdoch hosts Albanese, Dutton, billionaires amid real-life succession drama
The chair of News Corp and Fox Corp hosted an event celebrating the 60th anniversary of The Australian on behalf of his 93-year-old father, Rupert Murdoch.
- by Calum Jaspan and James Massola
Exclusive
Medicine
‘Can I get a soda?’ First words from historic artificial heart recipient
In a world-first operation, a revolutionary Australian-designed titanium heart has been implanted in a human.
- by Amanda Hooton
Opinion
Paris 2024
Palfrey backed a rival swimmer. Now he must pack up his goggles and go
With a flipper in both camps, Australian swim coach Michael Palfrey’s position is untenable. Swimming Australia must move him on.
- by Greg Baum
The four Storm bargains that strike a perfect balance with Munster’s $1.25m deal
As has been Craig Bellamy’s calling card for more than 20 years, an unheralded low earner will be punching well above his wage outside returning superstar Cameron Munster.
- by Dan Walsh
Exclusive
Sydney councils
Liverpool Council prepares for legal siege after damning report
Liverpool Council has called for every copy of a damning investigative report to be deleted, as it prepares for broad legal action.
- by Max Maddison and Kate McClymont
Opinion
Primary school
A great leap forward for school children (as long as we don’t forget their teachers)
The overhaul of the NSW primary school syllabus should benefit 800,000 students, but we must teach their teachers how to implement it.
- by Jordana Hunter and Nick Parkinson
Exclusive
Brisbane 2032 Olympics
With Coates clause, Olympic supremos build influence on Brisbane 2032
Olympic powerbroker John Coates has been joined as a vice president of the Brisbane organising committee by AOC president Ian Chesterman under new Queensland law.
- by Chris Barrett
Draw your quivers: Archers aim for gold in the grandest of venues
The ranking round of Olympic archery began on Thursday, but the setting was the story. The historic Hotel des Invalides might be one of the grandest stages in an already grandiose Games.
- by Konrad Marshall
Opinion
Kamala Harris
Harris faces the sexism directed at Clinton and the racism directed at Obama
The Democratic Party’s next test is protecting Kamala Harris from the vile onslaught coming her way. The MAGA attacks on the US vice president have already become deeply personal.
- by Charles M. Blow
A working Sydney Harbour is absolutely essential for NSW
Maintaining the working harbour is absolutely essential, as it removes thousands of large trucks from our busy roads.
‘One of the best broadcasters this country will see’: Sporting greats farewell David Morrow
The longtime radio and television veteran was farewelled on the same day competition begun in Paris - with a new tribute announced in his honour.
- by Adam Pengilly
Updated
Media & marketing
The Age and SMH staff to strike after pay offer rejected
Staff at The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Australian Financial Review will down tools for the first time since 2017 after last-minute talks and an improved pay offer failed to deliver a resolution.
- by Calum Jaspan
As it happened: Linda Burney and Brendan O’Connor retire; PM says cabinet reshuffle imminent
Read the national news headlines for Thursday, July 25.
- by Josefine Ganko and Lachlan Abbott
‘These old legs are coming to an end’: Munster set for double hip surgery
Cameron Munster returns from a lengthy injury lay-off for ladder leaders Melbourne – but confirmed he will require double hip surgery at the end of the year.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Updated
World markets
ASX hits two-week low after Wall Street suffers worst day since 2022
The Australian sharemarket posted a poor session, with investors bailing on the local tech sector, Macquarie and Fortescue.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey and Millie Muroi
Editorial
Planning
Housing at Glebe Island requires a proper debate
The Minns government’s decision to review the future of the working ports at Glebe Island is an idea worthy of debate.
- The Herald's View
Man faints while driving 110km/h on a US highway. His grandson, 10, took the wheel
Grandfather Hugh Cox, 68, was chatting on the phone with a co-worker when suddenly something was very wrong.
- by Sydney Page
Opinion
Careers
The careers advice for my daughters is obsolete rubbish - they might as well aim for a job at Kodak
There’s an exciting future of work ahead of us - so why is the high school careers algorithm pushing unrealistic careers in spying, dog walking and podcasting?
- by James Panichi
Opinion
Media & marketing
Rupert Murdoch’s attempt to rule from the grave is stranger than fiction
Through the decades, the media billionaire has been no stranger to taking risks – but this latest roll of the succession dice is next level.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Exclusive
Courts
Pinned to a bed and knocked off her feet: The claims against Sydney mayor’s ex-partner
Police served the former partner of the one-time Liberal candidate Sarah McMahon with an interim apprehended domestic violence order over the alleged events.
- by Clare Sibthorpe
Opinion
Paris 2024
No Kerr, no medal? Think again when it comes to skilled and hungry Matildas
A first-up meeting with Germany will test Australia’s women’s team, but they have proved they’re up to any challenge.
- by Craig Foster
Why the beds in Paris could cost athletes their Olympic dream
The effect of poor quality sleep can be the difference between an athlete achieving Olympic glory or going home tired, medalless, and with a sore back.
- by Sarah Berry
Five days to get gala ready? ‘Yes it was stressful, but I’m a tenor’
Singer Young Woo Kim was two days into a holiday when a phone call saw him racing to Melbourne for a flurry of rehearsals and excitement.
- by Elizabeth Flux
Inquiry finds 200,000 people were abused in NZ over decades in ‘national disgrace’
The scale of abuse was “unimaginable” with an estimated 200,000 people abused over seven decades, many of them Maori, a new report found.
- by Charlotte Graham-McLay
Dramatic arrest vision after police pursuit through eastern suburbs
Two men were arrested after reports of a man wearing a balaclava and carrying a gun near the home of John Ibrahim. There is no suggestion of wrongdoing on his part.
- by Jessica McSweeney and Riley Walter
Royal family gets financial boost from offshore wind and palaces
Profits at the Crown Estate doubled thanks to offshore wind deals, while visitors to royal palaces are almost back to pre-pandemic levels.
- by Stephen Castle
A black parable and fine nature writing: Eight books to read next
Our reviewers consider the merits of recently released fiction and non-fiction.
- by Cameron Woodhead and Fiona Capp
They were the last Aussies to go 1-2 in the same race. They think it could happen again – with a world record
Sam Short and Elijah Winnington are Australia’s big gold medal hopes in the opening event of the swimming program. And it might take a world record to win it.
- by Tom Decent
Why we need to talk about the Presumed Innocent finale
The TV adaptation of Scott Turow’s courtroom thriller ended with a twist you may or may not have seen coming.
- by Craig Mathieson
Two pilots die in WA cattle station helicopter tragedy
A 29-year-old man and a 30-year-old man have died after their helicopters collided shortly after take-off at a cattle station in WA’s far north.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
The Australian hardcore band that’s on the precipice of unlikely stardom
The tight-knit hardcore scene has an aversion to outside interest. But that hasn’t stopped Speed from becoming Australia’s biggest musical export in years.
- by Nick Buckley
Exclusive
Art
Inside the campaign to take down Gina Rinehart’s portraits
Rinehart lobbied Seven chief executive Ryan Stokes in a campaign the National Gallery of Australia feared would be weaponised by Peter Dutton in parliament.
- by Linda Morris and Eryk Bagshaw
ANZ fires, suspends traders amid alleged dealing misconduct
ANZ chief Shayne Elliott said the bank’s board is probing the alleged misconduct and would “ensure consequences will be applied to senior executives, both past and present, including myself, where appropriate”.
- by Harry Brumpton
Joe Biden speech LIVE updates: US president says ‘soul of America at stake’ in address to nation after stepping down as presidential nominee
US President Joe Biden is set to speak from the Oval Office, the first formal speech since he announced he was no longer running for president.
- by Olivia Ireland
Charming, awkward: This pop star’s joy is infectious
Girl In Red made her Australian debut in 2023 – and this year returns to play a venue seven times the size.
- by Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Cameron Woodhead, Tony Way and Sonia Nair
Opinion
Work/life balance
Why it’s time we stopped obsessing over ‘work-life balance’
It’s a message that can be difficult to deliver to a society that’s been fed hustle culture and girlbossing, but it’s a truth we all need to hear.
- by Tim Duggan
O’Connor, Burney confirm retirements as MPs jostle for promotion
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the resignations will allow him to refresh his ministry after two years with an unchanged team.
- by James Massola and Paul Sakkal
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Biden gives the speech he never wanted to, and does it with passion and grace
Four days after withdrawing from the presidential race, Joe Biden says the time is right to “pass the torch to a new generation”.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
World markets
$1.1 trillion wipeout: Wall Street just got hit with a reality check
Wall Street has been riding an AI wave, but it just recorded its worst day since 2022 after investors were spooked by results from two of the world’s biggest companies.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Webster in Paris
Paris 2024
Ledecky’s stone-faced response to question about Michael Phelps being a ‘tosser’
The US swimming legend is out to trash Australia’s opening night in the pool by upsetting Ariarne Titmus in the 400m freestyle.
- by Andrew Webster
Aussie gold medal hope ‘on track’ for Olympics after Teahupo’o wipeout
One of men’s surfing’s gold medal favourites is being assessed just days out from the start of the Olympics surfing event in Tahiti.
- by Dan Walsh
Within a ring of steel, Israelis and Malians share a joyous two hours
The French capital was prepared for a riot when Israeli athletes competed for the first time in Paris. Then a soccer match broke out.
- by Chip Le Grand and Marta Pascual Juanola
Opinion
Foreign relations
Trump v Rudd: who’d win, the master of the barb or the prince of persuasion?
Kevin Rudd may have called him “nuts”, but a re-elected Donald Trump would learn the former PM is a crafty diplomat, not easily intimidated.
- by David Livingstone
Labor ‘breaks taboo’ to sanction Israelis after months of pressure
Joining the US and UK in targeting Israeli settlers, Penny Wong said the individuals had been involved in violent attacks on Palestinians, including beatings, sexual assault and torture.
- by Paul Sakkal and Olivia Ireland
This comedian once thought she’d been kidnapped. She’s now a viral hit.
Atsuko Okatsuka is one of the fastest rising names in comedy – thanks to her grandma and the Drop Challenge.
- by Lenny Ann Low
Exclusive
Paris 2024
‘I’ll never let us experience that again’: Rebuilding the Opals
A disastrous and disconnected 2021 was all the impetus the Opals needed to revisit and rebuild their culture. Three years on in Paris, coach Sandy Brondello, captain Tess Madgen and star Lauren Jackson say the squad has never been stronger – or closer
- by Konrad Marshall