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News, results and expert analysis from the Paris Olympics sent daily during the Games.
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Berejiklian defends her leadership after losing ICAC court challenge
A majority of the NSW Court of Appeal dismissed the former premier’s challenge to damning corruption findings made against her.
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Political leadership
O’Neil set to be shoved as Albanese executes cabinet ‘refresh’
Rumours have swirled for months that the Immigration Minister would be shifted into a new portfolio as political pressure intensified on the government over its handling of last year’s High Court decision.
Analysis
Cybersecurity
‘The world is in meltdown’: Inside the front lines of the CrowdStrike outage
It was at about 3.30pm on an otherwise quiet and uneventful Friday that Ashwin Pal’s phone began blowing up.
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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.
Driver allegedly confronted by pistol-wielding man in eastern suburbs
Two men will face court today after a driver near John Ibrahim’s mansion was allegedly confronted by a balaclava-clad gunman. There is no suggestion of wrongdoing on Ibrahim’s part.
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.
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.
Julia Baird
Journalist, broadcaster, historian and author
‘I will not be silent’: Harris pushes Netanyahu to ease the suffering in Gaza
The vice president did not mince words about the humanitarian crisis gripping Gaza after nine months of war between Israel and Hamas.
‘A strange power move’: Ghislaine Maxwell’s odd in-court antics
Accused of sex-trafficking young girls, Ghislaine Maxwell faced 80 years in prison. But during her trial, she was treated as more of a celebrity than criminal.
‘I’m sorry, I think I might have just ruined our lives’
The job Anna Meares wanted above all others required big sacrifices from her and her family.
Opinion
Olympics
Straaaaaaya! Humility, you’re disqualified. The Olympics boasting has begun
Brace yourself for weeks of green-and-gold wigs, Vegemite references, Akubras and opining about how we are simply just the best at everything. THE BEST.
Kate Halfpenny
Regular columnist
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Paris 2024
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.
The couch potato’s guide to the 2024 Paris Olympics
From the events worth staying up late for to fun facts and myth-busting, our guide to the Games has it all.
Review
Sydney
Is the ramen at this popular global chain worth waiting over an hour in line for?
Mensho Tokyo has outposts in the US, Thailand, India, China and Melbourne. Now it’s Sydney’s turn to experience the deep, long flavour of ramen master Tomoharu Shono’s unusual noodle dishes.
Hugh Jackman, Chris Hemsworth among A-listers at Comic-Con
Founded in 1970 as a comic book convention, the event is where Hollywood’s studios bring out their big guns to promote upcoming films and series.
Opinion
Tripologist
Five things every visitor needs to know about France
The French say “good day” a lot, they are quiet in restaurants and they don’t wear athleisure gear.
Michael Gebicki
The Tripologist
The nanny and the billionaire – steamy, and that’s not the ironing
Lauren Asher follows two wounded souls who make beautiful music – together
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.
Tim Duggan
Careers contributor
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.
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.
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.
Webster in Paris
Paris 2024
Ledecky’s stone-faced response to question about ‘tosser’ Phelps
The US swimming legend is out to trash Australia’s opening night in the pool by upsetting Ariarne Titmus in the 400m freestyle.
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Full schedule
Live schedule of all events across the games
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Results for all events across the games
NRL 2024
The $1.25m contract black holes hurting battling NRL clubs
The true cost of moving on an unwanted NRL player has been revealed as Parramatta seek a different strategy for future contract negotiations.
Your 2024 NRLW guide: Team to beat, player to watch and rookie on the rise
Here’s your guide to the 2024 NRLW season before the first match gets under way between the Knights and the Roosters in Newcastle on Thursday night.
Sydney
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
Exclusive
Development
Secret review to decide on removing ports for housing at Glebe Island
The state government has commissioned a secret review from a former Treasury boss into whether the working ports at Glebe Island should be moved to make way for high-density housing.
Politics
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.
Business
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.
World
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.
Opinion
Banks no longer protect us from scammers. It’s time they paid the price
Waleed Aly
Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academic
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Property
‘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?
Lawyer to Sam Ibrahim, Salim Mehajer pitches Watsons Bay home for sale
The barbed wire has come down from Watsons Bay home of criminal lawyer Brett Galloway ahead of a pre-spring house sales campaign.
Good Food
Lifestyle
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?
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
Culture
‘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.
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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.
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.
Something Parramatta might actually win? If Blaize Talagi is not crowned NRL’s top rookie, who will be?
Two of the leading NRL rookie-of-the-year candidates are set to face off on Friday night. Who wins this year’s first-year gong?
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.
‘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.
‘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.
Panthers confident of fan support as English teams snap up Vegas tickets
The Panthers remain confident they will be the best-supported club in Las Vegas.
Have Your Say
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.
