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Paris 2024
Major upset as Mollie misses medals; crushing blow to Matildas after Jess Fox’s golden run
Mollie O’Callaghan was favoured to do the 200m-100m freestyle double but was stunned in the final, while the Matildas lost 2-1 to USA and Jess Fox won her second gold.
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Olympics
The GOAT of the boat : Fantastic Ms Fox powers her way to third Olympic gold
Jess Fox needed the run of her life to secure her second gold medal in Paris. With one stunning run under the Parisian sun, she cemented herself in Australian Olympic lore
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Matildas
Matildas face nail-biting wait to see if they’ll be on a plane home after USA defeat
The Matildas have been defeated by four-time champions USA to leave their hopes of remaining in Paris hanging by a thread.
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Paris 2024
Monumental upset as O’Callaghan, Jack miss medals in 100m freestyle final
It was the blockbuster race between Mollie O’Callaghan and Shayna Jack, but the Australians were stunned in the 100m freestyle final.
Women’s boxer identifying as a man calls for transgender Olympians to be banned
As a gender debate flared in Paris, a boxer from the Philippines who fought in the women’s competition declared, “I still consider myself as a trans man because my heart says so”.
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.
The ‘pulsating sense of grievance’ driving Trump’s supporters
In fomenting disgruntlement and simultaneously appealing to it, the Republican Party of today is no longer conservative in any way, writes Peter Hartcher from the US.
What Sydney commuters will get to reduce fallout from metro delay
The interim measure is aimed at reducing disruption to commuters from changes to bus timetables occurring before the new line opens.
How property values changed after years of higher rates
Home buyers can’t borrow as much money, but owners are pushing ahead with plans to sell now, and new figures show the fallout.
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.
Opinion
Political leadership
Whatever the PM has achieved, a rate rise now would just about bury him
Albanese has been road testing his themes for the election. So has Dutton, who says the PM is a good bloke. Of course, there’s a catch.
Niki Savva
Award-winning political commentator and author
Hamas terror chief boasted of his freedom. Hours later, he was dead
The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh has plunged the Middle East into dangerous waters.
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 ahead.
Cardboard king Anthony Pratt gets royal portrait treatment
Ralph Heimans, known for painting official portraits of the royal family, unveiled his likeness of the Visy boss on Wednesday.
Opinion
NRL 2024
I thought Broncos would win the title, but it went to their heads
They almost had two hands on last year’s trophy, but have been awful this year. Only two players can hold their heads high.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
Ten essential travel skills worthy of their own gold medals
From beating the carry-on luggage limit to the perfect travelator dismount, if travel was an Olympic sport, these would be the events.
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Binge all six seasons of this remarkable drama for free while you still can
The Americans was a masterful production with painfully nuanced performances by Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys.
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Hot & new
Your August hit list: The hot, new and just-reviewed places to check out, right now
From cult Japanese ramen to social-media-sensation smashburgers, here’s where (and what) to eat and drink in Sydney this month.
Birds, bees and trees: My guilty winter pleasure
This weekend’s National Tree Day highlights how planting trees can help make our world a better place.
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Paris 2024
The GOAT of the boat : Fantastic Ms Fox powers her way to third Olympic gold
Jess Fox needed the run of her life to secure her second gold medal in Paris. With one stunning run under the Parisian sun, she did exactly that, and cemented herself in Australian Olympic lore.
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.
Canada was busted for spying in Paris. They told FIFA it happens regularly
The admission comes after the women’s team was caught using drones at the Paris Olympics.
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.
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Sydney
Ex-partner of Sydney businessman loses court battle over estate
A judge has ruled the children of Andrew Findlay should inherit his multimillion-dollar estate, not their mother.
Exclusive
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.
Exclusive
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.
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
Bullying, harassment claims against Rebel Sport owner to stay under wraps
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.
World
Ex-BBC presenter 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.
Opinion
Neither Dutton nor Pezzullo convinced me to set up Home Affairs
Malcolm Turnbull
Former prime minister
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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
Bella Hadid expresses regret over ‘revised’ adidas campaign
The 27-year-old model, who is half-Palestinian, drew criticism after her involvement in a campaign that referenced the 1972 Munich Olympics.
Opinion
Autism
My surprising mid-life diagnosis makes me proud
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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Opinion
NRL 2024
I thought the Broncos would win the title this year – but it all went to their heads
They almost had two hands on last year’s trophy, but this year the Broncos have been awful. Only two players can hold their heads high.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
Live
Paris 2024
Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE updates: Major upset as Mollie misses podium; crushing blow to Matildas after Jess Fox’s golden run
Mollie O’Callaghan was favoured to do the 200m-100m freestyle double but was stunned in the final, while the Matildas lost 2-1 to USA and Jess Fox won her second gold medal.
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.
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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.
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.
