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A Seine spectacular: Paris Games open with light and wonder
The night veered from the clichés of a cancan line and Les Misérables, to the defiant rebuilding of the burnt-out Notre Dame, modern Parisian fashion and house music.
This wasn’t just an opening ceremony. It was a tour de force of culture and camp
With clowns, ballet dancers and models, and pop performances, the Paris Opening ceremony was a remarkable triumph.
The pictures that defined the opening ceremony
Hundreds of thousands of spectators witnessed the colour, pomp and star power of the opening ceremony in Paris.
Why night one at the pool could be the greatest in Australian Olympic history
Australia has never won three gold medals on the same night in the pool at an Olympics. Is that about to change?
‘You guys are bums’: Coach’s post-match explosion that inspired Boomers to Olympic bronze
Finally winning an Olympic medal was a watershed moment for Australian basketball. Coach Brian Goorjian says it’s only the beginning.
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Olympics
‘You running a story on that?’ Kevin Durant bats away dumbest question
The hottest ticket in town on Thursday wasn’t a sporting event but the traditional pre-Olympics media opportunity with Team USA.
‘They’re on fire for Kamala’: How Harris has upended the 2024 US campaign
In 36 hours, Harris amassed $192m in donations, 100,000 new volunteers and blew up the internet with endearing memes of the vice president.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
The achievement Harris should keep quiet about
Joe Biden was ousted despite delivering a strong economy. Is the ‘death of deliverism’ now a problem for liberal governments?
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Drug cartel leader lured onto airplane before arrest in US
Zambada is one of the most powerful drug lords in the world and has been a key target for the US government for years.
‘Going into politics has taught me I’ve got more courage than I thought’
Two years ago, she was a “shy”, reluctant pollie. Now Allegra Spender’s navigating the fallout from tragedies at home and abroad.
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Title Deeds
Tech rich listers join the billionaires of North Bondi in $8.5m digs
Rich listers Collis and Cyan Ta’eed made headlines in May when their tech firm was sold for $373 million. Guess what they did next?
The Sydney suburbs where house prices soared most over the past year
House prices have jumped by at least 20 per cent in a string of sought-after pockets, defying higher interest rates and the rising cost of living.
Opinion
NRL 2024
How to make the greatest game of all even greater
Six-agains, more teams in the finals, fewer games, ditch the disruptors … and don’t mention the Bunker. What needs to change in rugby league?
Opinion
Paris 2024
Je ne regrette rien: How I scored an interview with Macron
The phrase “No regrets” was in the back of my mind when I cheekily squared up to the French leader.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Bolt’s ultimatum: I’ll quit if James wins succession battle
The high-profile conservative columnist says he’ll walk if James Murdoch takes over News Corp.
What do 3 Body Problem, Mad Men and Game of Thrones have in common?
Australian Emmy winner Patrick Clair says the best title designs are a lot more than just “wrapping” for a show.
Traveller Letters: If it’s empty, why can’t I use the business class loo?
“Surely, a common-sense approach to safety and passenger welfare prevails over exclusive, business class toileting.”
What are Australian men talking about in therapy?
From toxic masculinity to parenting issues, these are the six most common topics men are bringing to the therapy room.
Goggles, goals and Gucci: Why female Olympians are the new supermodels
Once, Australia’s female athletes were sponsored by breakfast cereals and milk drinks. Now they’re courted by the likes of Omega and Dior.
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.
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NRL 2024
The 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.
Opinion
The Origin decider was out of this world. But how much more can these players give?
I’ve taken time to watch the game three replay. It was one of the toughest and most brutal games I’ve ever seen.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
Sydney
Gladys 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.
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.
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Development
Revealed: Plan for new offices 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.
Paramedic banned over ‘Netflix and chill’ misconduct with teen
A paramedic made unwanted sexual advances towards a teenager, claiming he was led on by the term “Netflix and chill”.
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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.
WEEKEND READS
Can you find true love when you start high school?
They got together as teenagers, and in the decades since, psychic medium Jess Lynne and orthodontic dental technician Jade Vigilante have shared many milestones - and odd pet names.
The stare-down between a courtroom sketch artist and Ghislaine Maxwell
In a strange power move that left me frozen in my seat, Maxwell decided she would start drawing the courtroom sketch artist while the sketch artist was drawing her. Then she started drawing me.
Politics
Exclusive
COVID inquiry
COVID left us poorer, sicker and with a big financial headache, inquiry told
Businesses, unions, health experts and the education sector say Australia needs to prepare for future pandemics to avoid repeating mistakes that are still being felt in some parts of the nation.
Business
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.
World
Australians left stranded after massive fire destroys Bali hotel complex
Images captured by tourists and locals show Villa Amasya, in the heart of Seminyak, fully engulfed by flames leaping into the sky.
Opinion
How to solve Australia’s housing crisis
Kevin Bell
Former justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria
So Kamala is the ‘childless cat lady’? White male power plays its hateful gender card
Julia Baird
Journalist, broadcaster, historian and author
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
Seven of our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From a timeless 1930s beach house to a luxury apartment with front-row views of the city skyline, we’ve rounded up our top picks.
‘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?
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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
The nanny and the billionaire – steamy, and that’s not the ironing
Lauren Asher follows two wounded souls who make beautiful music – together.
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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.
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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.
