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Her arch-rival stole the world record. Six weeks later, McKeown got her revenge
In a showdown with world-record-holder Regan Smith, Kaylee McKeown destroyed the American with an unbelievable swim.
They woke up as favourites for gold. They left Stade de France in tears with their fans
A tearful Charlotte Caslick has been left to ponder what went wrong as Australia’s rugby seven’s ambitions evaporated inside three long hours in the Parisian sun.
McKeown swims into history with back-to-back golds; Australia claim relay bronze
Kaylee McKeown is an Olympic champ once again, and there was more joy at the pool on a tough day for Aussies in Paris.
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Crime
Anti-Muslim protesters clash with police near site of deadly dance school attack
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.
Opinion
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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
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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.
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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.
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.
Japan’s mischievously decadent sandwich is now world-famous
Deep-fried finely marbled wagyu beef lightly drizzled with a dark sauce – what’s not to love?
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.
Collingwood hit by fresh racism claims
Craig Kelly is accused of repeatedly making inappropriate comments to a club employee.
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Healthcare
Medics hope nut powder will help fix baby allergy
Australia has become the first country in the world to implement a national program to treat babies with peanut allergies by giving them a daily dose of peanut powder in the hope of overcoming the potentially life-threatening condition.
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.
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, act more.
David King
National Editor, The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.
‘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.
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.
In pictures: The defining moments of Paris day 4
All the action from day 4 in Paris - in pictures.
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’
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.
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Victoria
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Child abuse
The family holiday that took a sickening turn and ended with a father behind bars
An Australian man on holiday with his wife and three children began messaging a stranger on social media. When he returned home, officers swooped.
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.
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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.
