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Analysis
Paris 2024
The Olympics is to blame for a vicious culture war – and three women are its casualties
Two women entered the Paris Games ready to compete in the sport they love. Instead, they’ve become pawns in a brutal gender storm the IOC could have avoided.
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Swimming
‘It don’t stop till the casket drop’: How Snoop Dogg became the unlikely face of Paris
The most sought-after item in Paris is a pin of the Long Beach rapper blowing Olympic smoke rings. How did this happen?
Video analysis
Paris 2024
It took 36 years – then just 21 seconds: The four things Cam McEvoy did perfectly
He has achieved what no Australian man in swimming history has. And Cam McEvoy won the race from the instant it began.
Live
Olympics
Three golds in 77 minutes: McEvoy, McKeown rule the pool; Aussie BMX star blitzes the field
Australia has raced back up the medal table after swimmers Cam McEvoy and Kaylee McKeown made history, and Saya Sakakibara put the pain of Tokyo behind her in the BMX. Follow here.
French police investigate threats against opening ceremony director
French police are investigating death threat against Thomas Jolly after conservative and religious leaders widely condemned a short skit.
Surf club renovation sparks questions over mayor’s ‘friendship’
Sutherland mayor Carmelo Pesce says he isn’t friends with prominent hotelier Chris Feros, whose business stands to benefit from a council redevelopment.
‘A magical place to live’: Sydney’s most profitable suburbs for home owners
There are some neighbourhoods where home buyers risk reselling their property for less than they paid, but they’re not these ones.
Opinion
French Polynesia
What links a dead paedophile painter with Paris 2024? Shame
As Paris holds the world’s gaze, France’s continued meddling in the Pacific paints a less-than-golden picture of colonial neglect and the price of imperialism.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
‘Never Trump’ VP pick could trouble fickle US voters
As America’s oldest president now knows only too well, US politics is a fickle and brutal business. Soon, the oldest candidate in the race may learn the same lesson – from the choice of his running mate.
Opinion
Racism
‘Is your baby black or white?’ Neither, but I wonder what Trump would say
Donald Trump asked of Kamala Harris: “Is she Indian? Or is she black?” It made me consider the future for my mixed-race children.
Max Jeganathan
Senior research fellow
Fortescue in-house lawyer issued spying orders, court documents reveal
Fortescue’s founder Andrew Forrest last month said he had no knowledge of the extensive spying conducted on ex-staff and their families, including children.
Opinion
Scams
Scammers stole my Instagram - and took pictures of my kids
The fake account was full of aspiration, interspersed with get-rich-quick hard sell. Apart from the name, it looked like it was from a trusted source: me.
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Money contributor
‘It ends up being a bloodbath’: Why plucky Rex Airlines came unstuck
A graveyard has filled with airline groups that have tried and failed to challenge the duopoly in the skies, from Compass to Tiger Airways and Bonza. Rex is just the latest.
One of the world’s last untouched places is right here in Australia
Indigenous life has an incredibly long history in Arnhem Land, and it feels an absolute privilege to be given a glimpse of it.
This premium economy is not worth the money
“In the air the food was poor and the toilets were shared with economy class. The only advantage was a bit more seat space and faster disembarking.”
Tourists are flocking to Japan in record numbers. Some locals have had enough
Travellers are descending on Japan in record numbers, eager to take advantage of a weak yen, but parts of the famously polite country are now struggling with the crowds.
Review
Penrith
Y’all are welcome to join the smoky, charry action at this Texas-inspired brisket joint
The co-owners of Brisket Boys travelled to the US to try every style of American-style barbecue. They’ve brought melty slow-cooked meats home.
Behind the scenes with Elizabeth Taylor, a woman who loved love
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
Has Deadpool’s success revitalised Marvel’s failing fortunes?
After a recent string of critical and commercial disappointments, is Hollywood’s most reliable hit factory back in the game?
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Opinion
Trump's America
If Trump returns to the White House, Australia may need its own nukes
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Just in
Left unconscious after horror crash in Tokyo, this Australian star has now struck gold
Saya Sakakibara has clinched gold in Paris, three years after she crashed out of the Tokyo Games.
The time of Cam McEvoy’s life - and it lasted less than half a minute
The oldest Australian male swimmer to win an Olympic gold medal barely got wet in the process.
Aussie world champ lashes Italian boxer for ‘publicity stunt’ against Imane Khelif
Skye Nicolson, who fought for Australia at the Tokyo Olympics before turning professional, urged people to “be a lion, not a sheep” and consider the facts before joining the global pile-on.
The message that spurred teen track star to stunning Olympic debut
The 19-year-old Australian put on the most stunning performance of her young and impressive career.
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WEEKEND READS
Exclusive
Rare photos showing Sydney’s Cold War history go on display
A new exhibition of Max Dupain’s photos at the University of Sydney’s Chau Chak Wing Museum shines a light on student life in the 1950s.
Modern Guru
Is it ever acceptable for a guest to do their laundry at your place?
Let’s not talk dirty, says our Modern Guru: in this case, the distance your friend has travelled is key.
Sydney
These trainspotters crossed the globe for the metro opening. Then it was cancelled
Rail enthusiast and YouTuber Daniel Meacock will head home to London without having the opportunity to ride Sydney’s new metro line.
‘Unusual’ winter swells erode beaches and dunes
Beaches recover relatively rapidly from coastal erosion, but sand dunes can take years to repair.
The Sydney clinic barred from treating patients
The state’s healthcare watchdog is cracking down on alternative clinics offering a controversial medical procedure banned by US regulators.
‘My beautiful angels’: Mum farewells children killed in Lalor Park fire
The children who died in the blaze allegedly lit by their father have been remembered at an emotional service in western Sydney.
Sydney mayor vows to run again despite apprehended violence allegations
Sarah McMahon says she’s ready to get back to work after an “extremely difficult” two weeks.
NRL 2024
Walker’s five-star night helps Roosters to win; Eels shock Warriors
Talented youngsters Sam Walker and Blaize Talagi played starring roles in a pair of high-scoring matches.
All hail the Roosters: How your NRL team rates in the post-Origin period
It’s a time when NRL campaigns are made or broken. But who are the best and worst at finishing off the regular season?
Politics
PM says passion still burns, but Price accuses him of grandstanding
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will return to the Garma festival with a speech long on hope and short on policy proposals.
Business
‘Large number’ of potential buyers circling Rex despite old fleet
EY partner Sam Freeman says he’s received a lot of early interest in Rex and is preparing to kick off the sales process as soon as next week.
World
A reporter and a killer: The people freed in prisoner swap
The freeing of 24 prisoners was the largest exchange between Russia and the West in years.
Opinion
No way was that women’s boxing match a fair fight
Lucy Zelic
Sports presenter and journalist
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Title Deeds
Ex-Seven producer Auerbach casts spotlight on $25m Elizabeth Bay duplex
Lendlease’s Tony Lombardo, ex-Seven producer Taylor Auerbach and ANZ’s Richard Gibb lead a conga line of high-end sellers to an early start to the spring selling season.
Brett tried to sell a house without an agent. He took a $400,000 haircut
Brett D’Souza’s unorthodox approach had attracted a lot of attention, but didn’t quite reach his goal of a $1.8 million sale price.
Good Food
Lifestyle
What happens when your body breaks?
Athlete Calab Law’s body cracked. Literally. The 20-year-old sprinter thought that relentlessly training was the only way to become better.
Culture
Festival darlings Khruangbin on making mistakes cool
Houston’s groove masters are returning to Australia for three headline shows.
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Pop culture
There’s a place where I’m still 22, and a show to take me there
Genevieve Novak
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Paris 2024
‘It don’t stop till the casket drop’: How Snoop Dogg became the unlikely face of the Olympics
Forget gold medals. The most sought-after item in Paris is a pin of the Long Beach rapper blowing Olympic smoke rings. How did this happen?
Live
Paris 2024
Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE updates: Day 7 - Three gold in 77 minutes: BMX star’s blistering win as McEvoy and McKeown rule the pool
Australia has raced back up the medal table after swimmers Cam McEvoy and Kaylee McKeown made history, and Saya Sakakibara put the pain of Tokyo behind her in the BMX. Follow here.
Aussie world champ lashes Italian boxer for ‘publicity stunt’ against Imane Khelif
Skye Nicolson, who fought for Australia at the Tokyo Olympics before turning professional, urged people to “be a lion, not a sheep” and consider the facts before joining the global pile-on.
Opinion
Paris 2024
Running (sevens) rugby takes centre stage amid best the world can offer
Australia didn’t succeed, but the men’s and women’s tournament in Paris were both outstanding.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Walker’s five-star night helps Roosters to win; Eels shock Warriors
Talented youngsters Sam Walker and Blaize Talagi played starring roles in a pair of high-scoring matches.
Webster in Paris
Paris 2024
The Olympics have never been a fair fight. But what’s happening in boxing and swimming is shameful
There are some pretty serious moral questions being raised at these Games.
‘Des doesn’t stop’: Mellow Hasler can still rip a door off its hinges when he needs to
Slowly but surely, veteran coach Des Hasler is giving the Gold Coast Titans reason to believe.
Have Your Say
Where to from here? The questions the Matildas must answer
After parting ways with coach Tony Gustavsson, the federation has some big, philosophical questions it needs to answer before it embarks on a search for his successor.
