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Paris 2024
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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France
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
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
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.
‘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 was one of the BBC’s most prominent figures as well as one of its highest-paid, before he was suspended in July 2023.
Updated
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
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.
Analysis
NRL 2024
Could Mitchell Moses be next? Why there may be more bad news for 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 glamour games: Celebrities take over the Paris Olympics
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.
Analysis
Inflation
Why the price of your breakfast might point to the Reserve Bank’s next decision
Muesli and milk was becoming a luxury as inflation soared. But there are good signs inflation pressures are starting to abate.
Opinion
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
Retired Qantas captain
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.
Our eight favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From a sparkling beachfront panorama to a palatial family home and a country estate, we’ve rounded up our pick of the bunch.
These recipes for oven-baked cheesy goodness will make you melt
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.
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.
Analysis
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.
Analysis
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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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 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
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
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
The meltdown is one of three problems which have detonated the much-hyped August 4 start date.
Politics
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Inflation
Inflation numbers take pressure off RBA for rate rise
New inflation figures show that despite a further rise in the cost of living, it is not climbing any faster than expected by the Reserve Bank.
Business
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Network outage
Xero outage causes chaos for small businesses
Businesses have been locked out of cloud accounting software Xero, which has been impacted by a global outage.
World
Italian town that used bears to promote tourism kills bear that attacked French man
The International Organisation for Animal Protection said the bear was about 22 years old and had three cubs that would struggle to survive on their own.
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Property
‘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.
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’.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Autism
My surprising mid-life diagnosis makes me proud
Being told I was neurodivergent was like discovering you’ve been wearing a silly hat since the day you were born, though no one ever thought to mention it.
Mike Knapp
Tech innovator and entrepreneur
Culture
‘A true original’: Music industry mourns ‘Dunedin sound’ pioneer
Martin Phillipps - widely regarded as one of New Zealand’s greatest songwriters - penned heavenly pop hits across a five decade long career, while overcoming some of life’s hardships.
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Analysis
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.
Opinion
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
Stan Sport expert
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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.
Opinion
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.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
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.
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.
Analysis
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.
Have Your Say
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.
