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Paris 2024
McKeown swims into history with back-to-back golds; Australia claim brave relay bronze
Kaylee McKeown is an Olympic champion once again. And there was more joy from the pool on an otherwise tough day for Australians in Paris. Follow live.
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LoadingShe was outside the top three at the turn. McKeown needed the lap of her life – she got it
Kaylee McKeown was in a showdown with her US rival Regan Smith. She prevailed after an unbelievable swim.
Two more swimmers were secretly cleared of doping. China blamed the burgers
The Chinese told WADA that the pair went out for a day in early October, stopping at a restaurant for Coke, hamburgers and fries. Days later, they were subjected to routine drug testing, which came back positive.
Opinion
Paris 2024
After working on five Olympic opening ceremonies, I felt like this one was a big ‘tour de fail’
The IOC should insist that athletes enter a stadium.
Ric Birch
Producer and director
Redemption for Simone Biles as she leads US women to gold in Paris
The win came in a gym packed with A-list celebrities as the team recaptured in Paris what they couldn’t achieve in Tokyo.
Drag show performers thought biblical painting was inspiration
The performers hinted that the bawdy tableau was intended to imitate Leonardo da Vinci’s famed painting ‘The Last Supper’
Opinion
Aviation
Rex offered cheap and reliable flights. I knew it couldn’t last
If the government wants to do better for consumers in a cost-of-living crisis it should talk less and act more.
David King
National Editor, The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.
Collingwood hit by fresh racism claims
Craig Kelly is accused of repeatedly making inappropriate comments to a club employee.
Exclusive
Healthcare
Radical new approach to treating food allergies
A daily dose of peanut powder could be the game changer.
Review
Melbourne
After a troubled birth, Society has found its groove (and regained a hat)
It’s not all caviar-topped ice-cream sundaes and luxe seafood. Society has morphed into a very good restaurant.
Japan’s mischievously decadent sandwich is now world-famous
Deep-fried finely marbled wagyu beef lightly drizzled with a dark sauce and sitting between two wedges of soft Japanese milk bread – what’s not to love?
I work part-time but my boss seems to forget this. How do I remind them?
If the scope of your role is bigger than the three days per week you are paid for, you need to speak with your boss, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Tech bros - not hillbillies - are powering Vance’s political rise
A small group of tech billionaires, including PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, are behind his ascent.
Paul Krugman
Nobel prize winning economist
Updated
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israel hits Beirut with air strike targeting Hezbollah commander
The strike was retaliation for a cross-border rocket attack three days before that killed 12 children and teenagers, Israeli military says.
Updated
Crime
Violent riot erupts near site of deadly dance school stabbing attack in England
Police said the crowd was believed to be supporters a far-right group, and the unrest was inspired by speculation about the teenage boy arrested over the stabbings.
‘Pretty dire’: How stressed home borrowers could be about to break
Homeowners are feeling the pinch after rolling off their ultra-low fixed mortgage rates. They’re hoping it doesn’t get worse.
Determined rollercoaster victim fights on as ride operator cleared
Shylah Rodden was brain-damaged but a WorkSafe investigation has concluded no one will face charges.
This week’s most evasive MPs, plus signs it’s business as usual for the CFMEU
Awkward timing for a big developer and its CFMEU dealings, while MPs in Spring Street duck and weave like Rugby sevens stars.
This unspoiled paradise is a dream destination (with a catch)
With its natural beauty, colourful villages and photogenic locals, Samoa is the Instagrammable, Tik-Tok-ready unspoiled paradise dreams are made of, as long as you’re patient.
I don’t hate my son’s killer. But I’ll never forgive him
Ken Marslew’s son, Michael, was only 18 when he was shot dead. Marslew turned the tragedy into positive change - and he’s not alone.
Sick of winter? Survive the chilly nights with these eight books
Whether your favourite genre is romance, crime or history, there’s a new release to match your reading interests.
In pictures: The defining moments of Paris day 4
All the action from day 4 in Paris - in pictures.
The Boomers were on fire. Then an NBA superstar intervened
Australia will head into its final Group B match needing a result after falling to Canada 93-83 in Lille.
Science of sport
Paris 2024
Why staying underwater (and using a dolphin kick) might be the key to gold
Ariarne Titmus and Kaylee McKeown will be racing the best swimmers in the world in Paris, but they have another foe to overcome to win gold.
Men’s triathlon postponed due to pollution levels in the Seine
Paris authorities had promised to make the Seine swimmable as a key legacy of the Games, and spent $2.3 billion on wastewater infrastructure to contain sewage.
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Victoria
After deriding Pesutto, Allan confirms her government is also examining Indigenous planning approvals
The state government launched a sharp attack on the opposition over its cultural heritage review, but has now admitted it also has an eye on the system.
Jockey cracked his head, now he’s suing Racing Victoria
Jockey Dwayne Dunn retired after an incident in Moonee Valley barriers left him with debilitating injuries almost four years ago. His lawsuit goes to the Supreme Court next week.
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Victoria bushfires
Court slaps CFA over decision that ‘sent a shiver down the spine’ of CFA volunteers
The CFA rejected the medical opinions of six experts and cut compensation to a traumatised firefighter based on the assessment of one dissenting psychiatrist.
Bodybuilder who killed partner in front of her 10-year-old asks for lighter sentence
During Sven Lindemann’s trial, the court heard Monique Lezsak’s daughter told him to “leave my mother alone” as he stabbed his partner to death.
Updated
Victorian Parliament
Victorian opposition accused of ‘race-baiting’ over latest planning policy
Opposition Leader John Pesutto’s calling out of cultural heritage processes as a handbrake on development red tape has provoked a sharp response.
Politics
Analysis
Inflation
Why Wednesday’s inflation figures mean the RBA faces its toughest decision in a generation
Some economists believe the result of tomorrow’s consumer price index is all the RBA will need to push the official cash rate to a fresh 12-year high.
Business
Is this really my bank calling? Westpac moves to stop impersonation scams
In a bid to foil impersonators, Westpac customers will receive calls via their app that are branded, verified by Optus and show a reason for the call. But will it make a difference?
World
Kim Jong-un ‘training’ his young daughter to be his successor
Believed to be about 11 years old, Kim Ju-ae, was first revealed by her father in November 2022 and has since been mingling with top generals at major military events.
Opinion
My surprising mid-life diagnosis makes me proud
Mike Knapp
Tech innovator and entrepreneur
For once, we will vote at the polls on policy, not politics
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
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Property
Orlando Bloom’s ‘controversial’ former home on offer again
When the Lord of the Rings actor painted the house black it was ‘very controversial’, and now it’s ‘pretty trendy’.
Why ‘everyone’s anti-Boomer’ - at least when trying to buy a home
Home ownership is part of the Australian psyche, but the gap between the haves and have-nots just got wider.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Culture
Celine Dion pushed aside a devastating illness to stun Paris. Vegas looks next
Celine Dion’s showstopping performance at the Paris Olympics was almost a call to arms for her fans.
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Sport
Collingwood hit by fresh racism claims
Club chief executive Craig Kelly is accused of repeatedly making inappropriate comments to a club employee who is now suing for hurt, humiliation and distress.
It was supposed to be Arnie’s night, but it could end up being Mollie’s Games
Ariarne Titmus stressed that hers were tears of joy for her teammate, but no one was really buying it.
Eagles vow to protect Harley Reid from fiery reprisals
Harley Reid has been praised for the physical mongrel he brings to the game, and West Coast players are vowing to do their best to protect him from fiery reprisals.
Tyson Stengle hospitalised after late night incident in Geelong
The Cats star was taken to hospital in a serious condition after playing a starring role the side’s win against North Melbourne on Saturday.
He’s a potential successor to Grant Hackett. So why has his Olympic campaign gone wrong?
Short came to Paris in the mix for three medals. So far, the young distance star is well adrift of the pack.
He spent years trying to buy one special horse. Together, they won a silver medal
When the competitive relationships between man and horse have again been probed, Chris Burton’s platonic love for Shadow Man is the story this sport needed.
Men’s triathlon postponed due to pollution levels in the Seine
Paris authorities had promised to make the Seine swimmable as a key legacy of the Games, and spent $2.3 billion on wastewater infrastructure to contain sewage.
Have Your Say
What are those red dots on Kyle Chalmers’ back?
They’re the Olympic-sized questions you have probably been too afraid to ask. We’ve found the answers to Paris’s quirkiest conundrums.
