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Paris 2024
Never say die: Matildas take the lead in 11-goal game; Fox wins elusive gold
At her fourth Games, Jess Fox is finally a kayak gold medallist. Meanwhile the Matildas badly need a result. Follow here.
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LoadingJessica Fox wins gold in the women’s kayak. It’s the medal she’s always wanted
Australian canoeing legend Jessica Fox has won gold in the women’s single kayak final at Paris 2024 after falling short at three previous Olympics.
Dutch admit to ‘protecting a convicted child rapist’
It was a staggering statement after beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde was booed at the Netherlands’ first match in Paris.
Arnie’s the champ, Mollie’s the quickest. This 3D analysis breaks down how either could win
A deep dive into every tactic, technique and turn that goes into executing the perfect 200m freestyle race.
Updated
Victorian Parliament
Opposition accused of ‘race-baiting’ over planning policy
State Opposition Leader John Pesutto’s calling out of cultural heritage processes has provoked a sharp response.
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.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Bombers blowing up, Dogs are hot while Carlton are cold
It was a round of snakes and ladders as some teams that made early running, battle to stay in contention.
Hawks swoop on Crows to continue finals push
Hawthorn’s once-unlikely charge towards a first AFL finals berth in six years continues to gather steam after an emphatic 66-point win over Adelaide on their home turf.
Nick Daicos dazzles as Pies keep finals hopes alive
Keen to make amends after a four-match losing streak the Pies have kept their troubled premiership defence alive with a 26-point win over Richmond.
Neighbours star Janet Andrewartha dies at 72
Andrewartha will be best remembered for playing Lyn Scully in Neighbours and Reb Keane in Prisoner.
Trump tells Christians they won’t have to vote after this election
The comments come amid Democrat accusations the former president is a threat to democracy after his attempts to overturn his 2020 defeat to Joe Biden.
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
‘Dumbfounded’ traders kicked out as Prahran Market shoots for ‘fresh’ look
They’ve invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in their businesses, but with a pen stroke these owners found themselves evicted and unemployed.
Tax is bursting the craft beer industry bubble
Australia now has the world’s third-highest beer tax after Norway and Finland and it’s wrecking the brewers, says the Independent Brewers Association.
‘They would have stayed’: The crisis sucking the life out of regional towns
One-in-three Australians live in a place where this pervasive issue prevents essential workers contributing to their community.
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
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.
Not everyone loves British Airways’ buzzy Bridgerton take
Experts are divided on the trend for airlines to use cinematic safety briefings.
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Just in
The circuit was a 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.
Titmus on the ‘big monkey’ and the myth behind the race of the century
This race had a mythology built on the rivalry between Titmus and Ledecky.
The win that gave Australia its new greatest Olympian of all-time
Australia’s women have won an unprecedented fourth consecutive 4x100m freestyle relay title in Paris.
Screaming underwater: Pair distraught after last dive
Divers Anabelle Smith and Maddison Keeney were right in contention for Australia’s first medal in Paris. Then, disaster.
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Weekend reads
Peanut butter and jam sandwich: a skateboarder’s day on a plate
Hayley Wilson also has a bagel with peanut butter and jam for lunch.
‘Get down! Get out!’: Surviving Beirut’s 2020 blast
Four years ago, a port explosion pulverised Beirut. An Australian writer describes the shocking aftermath.
Victoria
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Roads
As North East Link hides payments to private schools, one reveals its millions
As the cost of the project soars $10 billion over budget, the amount paid to private schools like Trinity Grammar and Carey Baptist Grammar along the route is being kept quiet.
Pesutto tightens grip on Liberal leadership
Morale was “through the roof” at the Victorian Liberals’ state council, which shaped as a test of the Opposition Leader’s power.
With a cashed up MCC, a famous stand at The ’G may be in line for an upgrade
Taylor Swift fever and bumper AFL crowds have allowed Melbourne Cricket Club to wipe its debt years ahead of schedule, paving the way for more redevelopment.
Pakenham locals craving light relief in fight over decorative street lamps
Residents of an outer suburban estate are fighting to save a series of expensive decorative lamp posts inspired by the Paris end of Collins Street.
After a tragic summer, Harpreet hatched a plan
After a horror summer this pilot program in the Indian community hopes to bring an important message to new arrivals.
AFL 2024
Carlton’s identity crisis as Power surges past them for crucial top four win
Carlton has looked a premiership contender at times this season but has hit the skids as they struggle with injuries and whether they are a genuine flag threat.
Sam Mitchell keeps a lid on ‘Showbiz Hawks’ as finals race nears climax
The hottest team in the league has surged into finals contention and the Hawthorn coach admits he’s finding it more challenging to handle the hype.
Politics
Burke promoted to ‘super’ home affairs role; O’Neil, Giles bumped in reshuffle
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a revamped ministerial line-up to take to the next federal election.
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
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
Hero to political toast: The achievement Harris should keep quiet about
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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
Melbourne suburbs where house prices rose most
A string of suburbs recorded double-digit moves, standing out from the broader property market over the past year.
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.
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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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.
The day a goofy girl from Lonnie conquered the Parisian pool – and sealed a golden legacy
With two gold and two silver from four finals, Australia – in more than a century of Olympic success in the pool – has rarely had a day like this.
‘We looked third rate’: Bombers’ finals hopes dealt a huge blow by shock loss to Saints
Coach Brad Scott’s disappointment was palpable as he lashed his side’s lack of competitiveness, poor effort and pressure after a defeat that left them in danger of slipping out of the top eight.
She’d already decided to retire. Now Grace Brown has won her first Olympic gold medal
Grace Brown has won Australia’s first gold medal of the Paris Games – winning the women’s individual time trial on road cycling.
Flawless foursome: Australian women win fourth consecutive relay gold
Australia’s women have won an unprecedented fourth consecutive 4x100m freestyle relay title in Paris.
Nick Daicos dazzles as Collingwood keep finals hopes alive
Keen to make amends after a four-match losing streak the Pies have kept their troubled premiership defence alive with a 26-point win over Richmond.
A slip and an underwater scream: Aussie pair distraught after fluffing their last dive
Divers Anabelle Smith and Maddison Keeney were right in contention for Australia’s first medal in Paris. Then, disaster.
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Set your alarms: These are the Olympic events you must not miss
With Paris eight hours behind most of us in Australia, it’s tough to know what to watch and when. Here’s a day-by-day guide to the events you can’t afford to miss.
