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Live
Paris 2024
Dream over for Matildas; Jess Fox nails second gold; Two silvers - and an upset - in the pool
It’s curtains for the Matildas as two losses in three games put them on a plane home from Paris, while Australia had a mixed night at the pool and Jess Fox won gold again.
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LoadingFox said seven words to herself, smiled like an assassin, then raced like one
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.
Analysis
Matildas
This was classic backs-to-the-wall Matildas – and that was the problem
An Olympic campaign sputtered to an end in Marseille as the Matildas succumbed 2-1 to the US, their forever nemesis. It was an unprepossessing way to go out.
Before the 100m final, Mollie’s hands did not tremble. Perhaps it was a sign
Mollie O’Callaghan is a swimmer possessed by intense, nervous energy. It helped her beat Ariarne Titmus. Two days later, it was gone.
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 Donald Trump’s supporters
In fomenting disgruntlement and then also simultaneously appealing to it, the Republican Party of today is no longer conservative in any way, writes Peter Hartcher from the US.
Breaking
September 11 attacks
‘They’re cowards’: Main plotter in September 11 attacks agrees to plead guilty
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, and two of his accomplices held at the Guantanamo prison, have agreed to plead guilty to avoid the death penalty.
Bodies of man, woman found aboard north shore yacht
A crime scene was established when the bodies were found aboard a yacht moored in Cammeray.
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
‘Dramatic slowdown’: 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.
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.
Australians in Lebanon urged to leave now; Rex banks on bailout
Meanwhile, Treasurer Jim Chalmers denies the government’s strategy to tackle inflation is not working but acknowledged inflation is “stickier” than expected.
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
Collection
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.
Todd Woodbridge’s son didn’t follow dad’s footsteps. He walked into a lead role instead
The tennis great’s son Beau admits he’s the “odd one out” in a very sporty family as he prepares to take on the Broadway hit Dear Evan Hansen.
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 were 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.
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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Sydney
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.
NSW schools face missing out on billions in clash over extra funding
Federal Education Minister Jason Clare has given the states a deadline of the end of September to indicate if they will accept a new 10-year school funding deal.
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.
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
Updated
World markets
$500 billion in a day: Nvidia’s Wall Street record sends founder up the rich list
Nvidia’s wild Wall Street ride this week has continued with a record day - and a windfall for Jensen Huang.
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
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.
‘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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
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.
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: Matildas out in Olympic shocker; Mollie upset in final as Chalmers charges to silver
Kyle Chalmers powered home in the 100m and Mollie O’Callaghan missed the podium on a night belonging to a young French star. The Matildas lost. Fox won gold again.
Before the 100m final, Mollie’s hands did not tremble. Perhaps it was a sign
Mollie O’Callaghan is a swimmer possessed by intense, nervous energy. It helped her beat Ariarne Titmus. Two days later, it was gone.
Analysis
Paris 2024
This was classic backs-to-the-wall Matildas – and that was the problem
An Olympic campaign sputtered to an end in Marseille as the Matildas succumbed 2-1 to the US, their forever nemesis. It was an unprepossessing way to go out.
Fox said seven words to herself, and smiled like an assassin. She raced like one
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.
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”.
Canada were busted for spying in Paris. They told FIFA it happens regularly
Canadian officials admitted in evidence to FIFA that spying on opponents was routinely done after the women’s team was caught using drones at the Paris Olympics.
Have Your Say
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.
