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Favourite bombs out in BMX final, but bronze for Diehm; Fox paddling for second gold

Favourite bombs out in BMX final, but bronze for Diehm; Fox paddling for second gold

Natalya Diehm gets BMX bronze and the Hockeyroos win again. Fox goes for gold and the Matildas ahead. Follow here.

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We obsessed about poo in the Seine. Once the triathlon began, that wasn’t the problem

It was not dirty water that caused the most damage in a calamitous women’s event.

Aussie gets the last laugh as Chinese swimmer bombs out, suddenly stops talking

China’s Qin Haiyang speaks fluent English but has avoided questions about how a performance-enhancing drug ended up in his system.

‘Flawed’ surgeon to practise again after judge overrules Medical Council

Surgeon William Mooney arriving at court as the NSW Medical Council appeals a decision to reinstate him.

A judge found Dr William Mooney “is not a perfect individual, far from it” but dismissed an appeal from health authorities to stop him from resuming practice.

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Crime

What X-Factor star allegedly told mother after baby’s death

The X Factor star Mitchell Callaway, left, is accused of murdering a baby girl in 2018; he was arrested last year, top right; police search a property in Binnaway.

Mitchell Callaway is accused of murdering a baby girl in a country NSW town. Court documents shed light on the troubling case.

NSW schools face missing out on billions in clash over funding

Federal Education Minister Jason Clare has given the states a deadline to indicate if they will accept a new 10-year school funding deal.

rench President Emmanuel Macron and Sports Minister Ameie Oudea-Castera at the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

‘Curious kiss’ between Macron and sports minister causes a stir

Amelie Oudea-Castera, a former professional tennis player, appeared locked in a close embrace with the president, sparking controversy in the French media and online.

Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards pleads guilty to making indecent images of children

Huw Edwards arrives at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on July 31, 2024 in London, England.

Huw Edwards was one of the BBC’s most prominent figures as well as one of its highest-paid, before he was suspended in July 2023.

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran

Hamas has blamed Israel for the attack which occurred while Haniyeh was in Tehran to attend the new Iranian president’s swearing-in ceremony.

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NRL 2024

Could Mitchell Moses be next? Why there may be more bad news for Eels

The future of Eels star Mitchell Moses may come into question.

Still reeling from the news that Blaize Talagi is on the move, Parramatta must now face the prospect of Mitchell Moses following suit.

The glamour games: Celebrities take over the Paris Olympics

Snoop Dogg cheers during the gymnastics on day two at Bercy Arena.

Stars like Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise and Lady Gaga have flocked to France to catch a glimpse of Games.

Model Bella Hadid expresses regret over ‘revised’ adidas campaign

The 27-year-old, who is half-Palestinian, drew criticism after her involvement in a campaign for the sportswear giant that referenced the 1972 Munich Olympics.

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Inflation

Why the price of your breakfast might point to the Reserve Bank’s next decision

Luxury … good inflation figures may enable people to afford blueberries on their milk and muesli.

Muesli and milk was becoming a luxury as inflation soared. But there are good signs inflation pressures are starting to abate.

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Aviation

Why Rex must be saved from its egotistical self

Rex must become a public company. Not doing this and selling the remnants will mean even bigger monopolies.

Jeremy Burfoot
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Former Super Retail Group Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary Rebecca Farrell arrives at the Federal Court on Wednesday.

Bullying and harassment claims against Rebel Sport owner to stay under wraps

Rebel Sport owner Super Retail Group is taking action in the Federal Court to suppress details of a legal claim by its former top lawyer alleging bullying, harassment.

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These recipes for oven-baked cheesy goodness will make you melt

Three-cheese lasagne with overhanging edges for extra crispy bits.

Turn the oven on. These recipes are simple, quick and effective at meeting all your cheese-loving needs.

Lost tapes reveal Elizabeth Taylor’s struggle with fame and shame

Long-lost audio interviews with the double Oscar winner reveal her life-long struggle with fame.

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Nicola Olyslagers flying high at last year’s world athletics championships in Budapest.

Glamour sprinters, marathon mums, pole power: 10 athletics events you can’t miss

The athletics program for Paris 2024 kicks off on Thursday, with plenty of drama and intrigue – and potential world records – to watch out for.

Kaylee McKeown of Team Australia celebrates after winning gold in the Women’s 100m Backstroke Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024
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Chinese swimmer Muhan Tang.
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Paris 2024

The swimmer and her dodgy Quarter Pounder: Inside the latest Chinese doping scandal

It is hypocritical for anyone who welcomes Shayna Jack’s involvement in Paris to begrudge Tang Muhan’s participation.

A gold-winning performance from Simone Biles.
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Paris 2024

Why the brain is so important in gymnastics

Gymnasts are known for their physical feats, but it’s their split-second decision-making that separates the medal winners from the ones going home empty-handed.

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The state government has installed nets to deter sharks at Sydney beaches since 1937. There’s growing doubt though about their effectiveness.
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Marine life

‘Not doing what they should’: Shark nets a threat to critically endangered species

The state government has installed nets to deter sharks at Sydney beaches since 1937 and will do so again next month. But there is growing doubt about their effectiveness.

Teenage boy dead, sister charged over crash

A teenage boy is dead and his sister under police guard after a fatal car crash in Charmhaven.

A 17-year-old boy died when a car, driven by his older sister, crashed into a tree on the Pacific Highway. Police have now charged the woman over the crash.

Premier says sorry over delay on metro opening

Premier Chris Minns has not ruled out cancelling Metro West altogether, saying the estimated cost has already blown out to at least $25 billion.

Chris Minns admits his government should not have got the hopes of the public so high for the now-canned August 4 opening of the Metro City and Southwest line.

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University

‘Debt until death’: Vice chancellor attacks soaring fees as degrees hit $50,000

George Williams, incoming vice chancellor of Western Sydney University.

The cost of every degree for 2025 has been revealed. A university boss says young people are being priced out of their dreams.

Meltdown in train tunnel a key factor behind shelving of metro’s August 4 opening

Sydney Metro.

The meltdown is one of three problems which have detonated the much-hyped August 4 start date.

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The future of Eels star Mitchell Moses may come into question.
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NRL 2024

Could Mitchell Moses be next? Why there may be more bad news for embattled Eels

Still reeling from the news that Blaize Talagi is on the move, Parramatta must now face the prospect of Mitchell Moses following suit.

The Matildas.
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Paris 2024

Why I still have faith that the Matildas can keep their Olympic dream alive

Australia is pretty quick to dump on an underperforming team, but there are two reasons why I think the Matildas can reach the knockout phase from here.

Elise Kellond-Knight
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Josh Papalii’s wife Masepa has been banned for her involvement in a brawl.
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NRL 2024

Wife of Raiders star banned for 10 years after footy brawl

The wife of Canberra enforcer Josh Papalii has been banned from local football for a decade for her involvement in an incident earlier this month.

Lady Gaga perform amid a cloud of pom poms.
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Paris 2024

Fun and Games: Take a bow Paris, the opening ceremony … and Arnie

Paris has so far dished up a most-French start to an Olympic Games. And, I’ll tell a man, I’m here for it.

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Teagan and Maddison Levi are comforted following the women’s sevens side’s loss in the bronze-medal match.

They woke up as favourites for gold. They left in tears with their fans

A tearful Charlotte Caslick has been left to ponder what went wrong as Australia’s rugby sevens ambitions evaporated inside three long hours in the Parisian sun.

Kyle Chalmers is unfazed by the task ahead of him.

King Kyle primed to retake crown in 100m showdown

A mere six hundredths of a second came between Kyle Chalmers and 100m gold in Tokyo, but the speedster has stormed into the final in Paris and says he is in better shape.

A gold-winning performance from Simone Biles.
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Paris 2024

Why the brain is just as important in gymnastics as physical strength

Gymnasts are known for their physical feats, but it’s their split-second decision-making that separates the medal winners from the ones going home empty-handed.

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