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Paris 2024
She’s done it again! Golden Jess Fox goes back to back; Matildas make one change for USA
Champion Australian canoeist Jess Fox has won her third Olympic gold medal, defending her C1 title from Tokyo. Elsewhere, two Aussies won bronze and the Matildas’ XI is in.
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LoadingAussie gets the last laugh as Chinese swimmer bombs out, and stops talking
China’s Qin Haiyang speaks fluent English but has avoided questions about how a performance-enhancing drug ended up in his system.
Analysis
Olympics
The swimmer and her dodgy Quarter Pounder: 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 career in crime: Magistrate’s brother jailed after pleading guilty to stabbing
Sean Sonnet, a notorious career criminal who is also the brother of a respected magistrate, stabbed a man in East Melbourne before being Tasered by police.
The simple tweak that could allow medicinal cannabis users to drive
Legalise Cannabis MPs are pushing for motorists who have a prescription for medicinal cannabis to have legal protection while behind the wheel.
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 the nation’s inflation pressures are finally starting to abate.
Updated
Paris 2024
We obsessed about poo in the Seine. Once the triathlon began, that wasn’t the problem
Australian triathlete Sophie Linn thought she had been part of a bizarre video game rather than an Olympic triathlon.
‘Curious kiss’ between Macron and French 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.
AFL
AFL 2024
Why Pies champion Pendlebury is on verge of rare milestone; Blues to face no further action on McKay
Scott Pendlebury’s appetite for success remains as strong as ever as he prepares for game 400.
Anthony Pratt reveals a portrait fit for a king – but what’s that through the window?
One of the world’s best-known portrait painters has gone from painting royalty to packaging king Anthony Pratt.
Bullying and harassment claims against Rebel Sport owner to remain 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.
Model Bella Hadid was removed from an adidas campaign. So what exactly happened?
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.
Opinion
Psychology
We demand this attribute of our Olympians, yet it has become a dirty word
The world’s top athletes are desperately pursuing their best performance at the Paris Games. Here’s why we shouldn’t be afraid of ambition.
Robert James Stove
Writer
Ever wanted to dress like Hugh Jackman? Now you can
Some of Australian TV and film’s most iconic costumes are going to auction this week, including clothes worn by Hugh Jackman, Toni Collette and Nicole Kidman
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.
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.
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.
Comeback complete: Simone Biles 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.
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Indigenous
Child protection ‘ripped’ Aboriginal child from mother’s arms at meeting
More Aboriginal children are being removed from their mothers’ care in Victoria now than during the stolen generations, creating “trauma, distrust and fear”, leaders say.
‘Help me, help me’: Mum’s final screams played at estranged husband’s murder trial
Nelomie Perera screamed for help while her estranged husband allegedly hacked her to death in front of their children, a court has heard.
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.
Balaclava-wearing gang stab boy in broad daylight
The attack is the second violent gang attack within days on Springvale’s main road.
Exclusive
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.
Politics
Updated
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
Nation’s biggest power plant burns most coal since 2019
The Eraring power station’s coal output has hit a five-year-high, highlighting the difficulties of weaning the grid off the polluting fossil fuel.
Opinion
Aviation
Back to the future: What Rex needs to do to survive
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Days away from a crucial decision: Who will Harris choose as her running mate?
Kamala Harris’ pick as her potential vice president has taken on greater significance since the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, and could sway a close election.
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
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.
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
Do age-gap relationships really work? Increasingly, women think so
Celebrity or not celebrity, women are finding there are a lot of upsides to being in a relationship with a younger man.
Culture
Australia breaks eight-year Booker Prize drought
Charlotte Wood has been long-listed for Stone Yard Devotional, the first book by an Australian on the prestigious list in eight years.
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Live
Paris 2024
Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE updates: Matildas v USA in final group game; Jess Fox wins canoe gold; Natalya Diehm wins BMX bronze; carnage in triathlon
Champion Australian canoeist Jess Fox has won her third Olympic gold medal, defending her C1 title from Tokyo. Elsewhere, two Aussies won bronze and the Matildas’ XI is in.
Magpies boss backs Kelly against ‘very serious’ racism claims
Lawyers say the allegations raise questions about the Magpies’ willingness to improve their culture.
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.
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.
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
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.
AFL
AFL 2024
Why Pies champion Pendlebury is on verge of rare milestone; Blues to face no further action on McKay
Scott Pendlebury’s appetite for success remains as strong as ever as he prepares for game 400, the Collingwood star declaring “I’ll use the rule book to my advantage if I have to”, while the AFL will take no further action over Carlton’s handling of Harry McKay after a head knock.
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.
