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Paris 2024
Did she sleep? Titmus qualifies behind Mollie for 200m as teen prodigy, Fox chase gold
Champion canoeist Jess Fox eyes the gold medal that’s always eluded her. Follow live.
Latest live posts
LoadingMcKeon’s reaction to her record sixth gold speaks volumes about the champion
She has won more gold medals – and more medals of any colour – than any other Australian. But the humble champion isn’t one to hunt milestones.
The circuit was a treacherous, dangerous ‘horror show’. It was perfect for Grace Brown
Brown’s local cycling club president says the Paris conditions played to the strengths of the cyclist who became Australia’s first gold medallist in Paris.
Analysis
Political leadership
Labor is depending on Burke to turn weak spots into strengths
Anthony Albanese has given Tony Burke and Clare O’Neil two huge jobs - and two huge opportunities.
Burke given immigration and home affairs as O’Neil, Giles bumped in reshuffle
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his revamped ministerial line-up was “a team that is united, a team that is ambitious”.
Kamalamentum is masking the desperation of Democrats
The speed at which the Democratic consensus on Kamala Harris has shifted should not be considered surprising.
J.D. Vance’s friend shares past emails and texts critical of Trump
The emails, in which Vance criticises Trump as a “morally reprehensible human being”, reflect a young man different from the hard-right culture warrior of today
Parts of Japan ‘likely to vanish’ as population shrinks
Japan’s population has recorded its biggest single-year decrease in history, falling by 861,000 people, as the government grapples with measures to reverse the trend.
The up-and-coming tourist town with barely a latte in sight
Sydneysiders and a host of enterprising locals are keen to reinvent a NSW country town that was almost wiped off the map.
The flight sum Qantas is banking on: 22 hours and 20 per cent more expensive
The airline is banking on some of the longest flights in the world to be a hit with passengers, who will have to cough up 20 per cent more for the privilege.
Exclusive
Housing crisis
The Sydney builder that sent a $100,000 bill for ‘fake’ roof
ANSA Homes sent a client an invoice for nearly $100,000 accompanied by an image purporting to be evidence of the completed roof. The next day, the client realised the image was wrong.
Opinion
Ask an expert
Can my investment windfall let me take more time off work?
Using your investment income so you can work less and spend more time with your family can be a smart move. But you need to think through the pros and the cons.
Paul Benson
Money contributor
‘Too boring to warrant the kilojoules’: The five most overrated French foods
Plus, five of the most underrated according Good Food Guide editor Callan Boys.
Neighbours star Janet Andrewartha dies at 72
Andrewartha will be best remembered for playing Lyn Scully in Neighbours and Reb Keane in Prisoner.
Cleary masterclass as Panthers destroy hapless Dragons
Nathan Cleary has put Penrith’s premiership rivals on notice, scoring a hat-trick of tries in the Panthers’ 46-10 win over St George Illawarra.
Swans dive to another sorry defeat after Bulldogs Mauling
The Western Bulldogs stormed into the top eight for the first time since round six after stunning the Swans with a four-goal blitz from Jamarra Ugle-Hagan.
Science of sport
Paris 2024
How Simone Biles achieved what was once thought impossible
We break down the perfect technique of the greatest modern gymnast.
Opinion
Paris 2024
The athletes Olympic medallist Ash Barty is desperate to watch in Paris
She won three grand slam tennis titles but Barty will cherish her Olympic bronze medal forever.
Ash Barty
Stan Sport expert
Move over dance mums; meet the new breed of skater dad
Skateboarding used to be known for its sexist, masculine culture. Now, it’s dominated by teenaged girls, who might be “coached” by their dads but run the show.
Two champions, one coach, one goal: Inside the O’Callaghan-Titmus rivalry
If the women’s 200m freestyle goes to form, one thing stands between Mollie O’Callaghan and her dream of Olympic gold ... and that’s teammate Ariarne Titmus.
Flawless foursome: Australian women win fourth consecutive relay gold
Australia’s women have won an unprecedented fourth consecutive 4x100m freestyle relay title in Paris.
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Weekend Reads
‘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.
‘To a certain extent, I’ve been in denial’: Ray Martin on life’s great mystery
He climbed to the pinnacle of Australian TV journalism. What challenge was left? The ultimate one.
Sydney
Strata residents warned of inflated invoices for trades work
Some maintenance and repair companies inflated strata unit quotes by up to 120 per cent, survey finds.
Seven places to watch the Paris Olympics in Sydney
Including a French rooftop restaurant serving martinis and fries, a Japanese sports bar with snacks, and a spot showing the swimming finals, with croissants.
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.
Exclusive
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.
NRL 2024
Roosters survive scare in win over Manly
The jury remains firmly out on the Sydney Roosters’ premiership credentials after scraping past an undermanned Manly in a 34-30 NRL win.
Razzle-dazzle Bulldogs dismantle dire Broncos
Canterbury have turned on a simply sensational display of attacking rugby league to put a dagger deep into the heart of Brisbane’s NRL finals hopes.
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
Crucial inflation number to set scene for rates call
All four big banks are predicting slightly lower inflation numbers in the latest data – but a higher number could lead to an interest rate rise.
World
Updated
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘An all-out war’: Deadly attack on Israeli target raises fear of wider conflict
The strike killed at least 11 children and teens, prompting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to warn that Hezbollah “will pay a heavy price for this attack”.
Opinion
The achievement Harris should keep quiet about
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property
First home buyer with mum’s help misses out to investor for $1.1m pad
Enlisting the help of family wasn’t enough for a number of first home buyers who bid for the Bellevue Hill two-bedroom unit.
Our favourite mansions for sale around the world right now
Dreaming of a holiday home overseas? In the world’s most luxurious homes, there are so many creature comforts you’ll never want to leave.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Naomi Campbell: ‘Victim is not in my vocab. I don’t want people to feel sorry for me’
She may have struggled in the past, but the 54-year-old supermodel bristles at any attempt to paint her as an underdog.
Culture
Deadpool & Wolverine breaks record as Kamala surprises at Comic-Con
The world’s biggest movie, America’s vice-president and a Penguin launch that almost went up in smoke.
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Sport
Cleary masterclass as Panthers destroy hapless Dragons
Nathan Cleary has put Penrith’s premiership rivals on notice, scoring a hat-trick of tries and putting on an attacking masterclass in the Panthers’ 46-10 win over St George Illawarra.
Opinion
Paris 2024
‘I felt like a fraud’: Grant Hackett on the psychology of silver
We’ve talked a lot about gold medals in the lead-up to Paris but not everyone will realise their dream over the next week.
Grant Hackett
Stan Sport expert
‘Tough calls’: Aussies see red as rugby bronze goes begging
France took gold over Fiji after Australia, into the semi-finals for the first time, lost both their games on Saturday to finish fourth.
Roosters survive scare in NRL win over Manly
The jury remains firmly out on the Sydney Roosters’ premiership credentials after scraping past an undermanned Manly in a 34-30 NRL win.
Opinion
Paris 2024
The athletes Olympic medallist Ash Barty is desperate to watch in Paris
She won three grand slam tennis titles but Barty will cherish her Olympic bronze medal forever.
Ash Barty
Stan Sport expert
Matildas fitness in focus after ‘train-wreck’ loss to Germany: report
The fitness of the Matildas will reportedly be the focus of a comprehensive review following their thumping loss to Germany at the Paris Olympics.
Analysis
NRL 2024
The behind-the-scenes photo showing how the Blues bought into Maguire’s methods
The code’s nicest man and shock selection as captain, Jake Trbojevic, provided an unlikely moment for the Blues after their Origin success.
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.
