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The polar vortex that is bringing icy temperatures across southern Australia
A destabilised weather pattern has pushed the polar vortex high above Antarctica off course, pushing freezing winds into southern Australia. When will it end?
Bid to keep out girls from Newington College suffers major blow
A breakaway faction has failed in its bid to stop plans by Newington College to admit girls to the historic private school.
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Sydney Metro
Firefighter gets electrical shock during final drill for Sydney’s new metro line
The incident on Thursday at a station in the city will compound the problems besetting the $21.6 billion project after its opening was delayed.
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Paris 2024
Montag takes bronze in women’s race walk; Chalmers denies rival’s snub claim
The men’s and women’s 20km race walk, golf and hockey will be up first on day six in Paris, before we return to the pool where more gold medals are up for grabs. Follow the action.
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Pass me the microphone! I like, you know, literally hate bad Olympics commentary
Much like the Olympic sports themselves, mastering the art of great commentary is not as simple as it seems.
Michelle Cazzulino
Writer
Matildas part ways with coach after Olympics flop
Tony Gustavsson and Football Australia have agreed there will be no new contract after the Swede’s previous deal expired with the team’s elimination from Paris 2024.
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Tragedy
Police investigate relationship of sailor and brothel owner found dead on yacht
Police were told the pair had planned to stay on the 47-foot yacht Taloha at Cammeray on Monday night.
Sydney dining scene hit with its biggest closure yet
Cirrus Dining co-owners Brent Savage and Nick Hildebrandt of the Bentley Restaurant Group have announced the waterfront venue will have its final service on September 1.
Man allegedly planned Westfield terror attack in Sydney’s south
The 21-year-old was charged with plotting an attack after allegedly throwing bottles of explosive chemicals around a bathroom inside the Miranda shopping centre.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Kamala Harris’ superpower is bringing out the worst in Trump
Daring to question Kamala Harris’ black identity, Donald Trump is becoming more Trumpian – and playing into Democrats’ hands.
Nick Bryant
Journalist and author
Opinion
Interest rates
Trump is on a collision course with an old foe
He tried to fire Jerome Powell during his presidency before discovering he didn’t have the authority. Now the Fed chairman is set to throw a spanner in the works heading into November’s election.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
PM urges Australians to leave Lebanon due to ‘real risk of escalation’
After the deaths of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, it’s thought conflict in the region could heighten amid retaliatory strikes.
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Literature prizes
Alexis Wright makes history with Stella, Miles Franklin wins in same year
Wright’s novel Praiseworthy was hailed by judges as “an astonishing feat of storytelling”.
‘Fully committed’ To’o emerges from Panthers crisis talks. So, what was the problem?
As his closest mates prepare to say farewell to Penrith, the three-time premiership-winning winger has said he will be going nowhere after meeting club officials.
Opinion
Casinos
Second inquiry on casino group fails to shock
Could it be that the casino regulator in NSW was a trigger-happy when it ordered yet another inquiry into the Star’s suitability to hold a licence?
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
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One-pot wonders to an ‘embarrassingly simple’ pasta: The 20 most popular recipes of July
An especially bleak midwinter meant more warming comfort foods (and the occasional big wodge of cake).
Shortly after my divorce, I made an impulse purchase. It saved me
Every family needs something different to rebuild them after a marriage breakdown. We were rescued by a cat.
The science behind why Paris’ ‘slow pool’ is affecting our swimmers’ times
Australia are winning gold, but few world records are being set. Paris’ unusually shallow pool might be to blame.
If there were Olympic medals for apologies, these would be all gold
From drag queens recreating The Last Supper, to the IOC mixing up North and South Korea, to the Matildas coughing up goals, these are the best apologies of Paris 2024.
Two gold in 118 minutes: The French super-fish who overshadowed Australia
To understand the noise beneath the roof of the Paris swimming stadium, you need to think back to what it was like when Ian Thorpe dived into the Sydney Olympic pool.
The Olympians using TikTok to highlight the secrets of the village
Songs, pins and testing the cardboard beds: athletes are having a lot of fun behind the scenes in Paris.
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Tragedy
Police investigate relationship of sailor and brothel owner found dead on yacht
Police were told the pair had planned to stay on the 47-foot yacht Taloha at Cammeray on Monday night.
The modern milk bar: An Australian world first has finally been recognised
The milk bar was often thought to be an American idea. That’s finally been corrected with a little sour milk over delays.
Doctors are being asked to cut back on using IV fluids amid an ‘extreme’ global shortage
NSW Health has warned the state’s supply of intravenous fluids is critical as doctors say they may be forced to cancel some non-urgent surgeries.
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.
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Domestic violence
DJ killer allegedly fractured partner’s neck after jail release
A Byron Bay-based personal trainer had only been out of jail for six months when he allegedly attacked a woman.
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Social media
Social media levy on cards in news dispute escalation
Smaller outlets like The Daily Aus and Broadsheet worry Meta will follow through on a threat, first reported in this masthead, to block all news content from Facebook and Instagram.
Business
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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
Teen charged over fatal UK dance school attack as social media fuels more riots
More than 100 people have been arrested in London after clashes near the prime minister’s residence between police and protesters apparently fired-up by false online rumours.
Opinion
Whatever his achievements as PM, another rate rise would just about bury Albanese
Niki Savva
Award-winning political commentator and author
Why the price of your breakfast might point to the Reserve Bank’s next decision
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
Neither Dutton nor Pezzullo convinced me to set up Home Affairs
Malcolm Turnbull
Former prime minister
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Property
‘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.
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.
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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
Todd Woodbridge’s son didn’t follow dad’s footsteps. He walked into a lead role instead
The tennis great’s son admits he’s the “odd one out” in a very sporty family as he prepares to take on the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen.
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Matildas part ways with coach Gustavsson after Olympics flop
Tony Gustavsson and Football Australia have agreed there will be no new contract after the Swede’s previous deal expired with the team’s elimination from Paris 2024.
‘Fully committed’ To’o emerges from Panthers talks. So, what was the problem?
As his closest mates prepare to say farewell to Penrith, the three-time premiership-winning winger has said he will be going nowhere after meeting club officials.
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Wallabies
Koroibete back, Skelton overlooked as Wallabies name squad to meet Boks
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has revealed his squad to play the world champions next week – but there is one giant omission.
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Paris 2024
Why Australian athletes should be the last to whinge about the Olympic Village
In the pursuit of making these Games as green as possible, Paris organisers have forgotten why we’re all here.
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Paris 2024
Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE updates: Day 6 - Montag claims bronze in race walk; Chalmers denies rival’s snub claim; Matildas, coach part ways; Kookaburras up against NZ in hockey
Athletics, golf and hockey will be the first events on display on day six in Paris, before we return to the pool early Friday morning where more gold medals are up for grabs.
Chinese swimmer won gold in world record time, then accused Chalmers of poolside snub
Chinese star Pan Zhanle obliterated the 100m freestyle world record on Wednesday night before calling out his Australian rival.
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
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.
