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Paris 2024
Ledecky powers past Titmus; McKeown wins bronze in DQ drama; US star stunned in 100m
Katie Ledecky’s 800m record remained flawless after she powered away from Ariarne Titmus, who had to battle for silver. And Kaylee McKeown was stunned to win bronze.
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‘I’m absolutely buggered’: Titmus couldn’t stop the machine that is Ledecky
Ariarne Titmus gave it an almighty nudge and set a PB, but America’s endurance queen Katie Ledecky powered to her fourth consecutive 800m freestyle gold medal.
‘I am a female’: Algerian boxer claims unfair treatment after emotional victory
Khelif struggled to control her emotions and burst into tears following a win that guaranteed her an Olympic medal amid a gender row that’s erupted in Paris.
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Paris 2024
McKeown just missed bronze – until a ‘history-changing’ video review
A dramatic post-race ruling maintained the Australian star’s remarkable record of winning a medal in every individual Olympic event she’s entered.
The Olympic champion who survived a puncture and had time for a victory pose
There wasn’t much joy for the Australians in the men’s road race, but one described it as “the coolest race I’ve ever done”.
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Olympics
Alfred pips Richardson to win women’s 100m after Fraser-Pryce controversy
Saint Lucian sprinter Julien Alfred has won the women’s 100 metres at Stade de France – pipping highly-fancied US star Sha’Carri Richardson to the gold medal.
Exclusive
Education
More Sydney schools targeted for co-education
Options include making Balgowlah Boys co-ed, doing the same with Mackellar Girls, or allowing local students to enrol at Manly Selective until year 9.
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Sports betting
‘Murphy’s law’ gambling ad ban to be rejected in favour of caps
Gambling advertisements are likely to remain on TV as the Albanese government prepares to reject a blanket ban.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Trump’s got a women problem, but he’s found the culprits – women
The US election is between kidults and cats. If White Dudes for Trump don’t grow up quickly, America had better stock up on Snappy Tom.
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
‘When I was at school we all had a recorder’: Calls to mandate music lessons
Thousands of children are leaving primary school with no formal music education as band programs close and teachers struggle to include the arts in classroom lessons.
Labor facing growing resistance to international student caps
The Albanese government is planning sweeping reforms to cap foreign enrolments for 2025 – but universities and students are rallying in opposition.
Opinion
Hip pocket
For real life: The insurance you might have without knowing about it
You might already have basic life insurance without realising. But should you upgrade?
Dominic Powell
Money Editor
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Courts
How ‘squatter’s rights’ delivered a home to one man
It was a modest fibro cottage in Sydney’s south that eventually sold for an immodest $1.5 million. This is the intriguing story of its former owner.
Exclusive
Title Deeds
Rich property flipper buys $28m Bellevue Hill house to knock it down
Paula Liveris, whose husband is Olympics boss Andrew Liveris, leads a string of brave flippers including artists, architects and a soft-drinks entrepreneur.
Sydney strata manager appeals 10-year ban for accessing funds without approval
One of Sydney’s highest profile strata managers is accused of failing to act with honesty, fairness and professionalism.
Opinion
Five Minutes with Fitz
One Olympic moment stays with Kieren Perkins and it’s not a golden one
Kieren Perkins discusses his mental health struggles after swimming, why taxpayers get value for money from elite sport and how the Algerian boxer controversy has been hijacked.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Analysis
NRL 2024
Holy Moses: Why Eels fear powerful agent
Isaac Moses manages exciting rookie Blaize Talagi, whose exit has hurt Parramatta more than they will admit.
Road kill: Preventing the ‘other’ national road toll
Can cars that make barking noises, flashing lights and sirens and AI-assisted road signs help reduce roadkill?
Secrets revealed: The last unspoilt islands of Greece
Beyond Mykonos and Santorini, there are still corners of the archipelago that only locals know about. Here are 10 of the best.
Opinion
Ask an expert
Should we borrow $500,000 and invest it all in shares?
Borrowing to invest is certainly a key wealth creation strategy, but it all comes down to your appetite for risk.
Paul Benson
Money contributor
I could have been a doctor, but I chose this profession instead thanks to Grandpa
The more I knew, the more I wanted to be a part of prevention rather than treatment, to prepare rather than repair.
How a gamble backfired on Australia’s fastest man
Rohan Browning could not replicate the speed that propelled him into a semi-final in Tokyo.
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Rowing
How a British man won Olympic medals in both women’s and men’s events
The Olympic regatta produced a quirky twist on the gender debate gripping the Games in Paris.
‘I came back to add the gold’: Sakakibara’s hometown hails its hero
Artist Sarah Rowan had to adjust her mural of Saya Sakakibara and her brother Kai in Helensburgh after the 24-year-old’s historic BMX win in Paris.
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.
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WEEKEND READS
Glamour and grit: Fashion takes centre stage at Paris Olympics
Having conquered cinema and the arts, luxury labels are ready to wipe out the competition at the Paris Games.
From the Queen’s menu to vintage Dior: Mementoes from Australia’s high street
David Jones donates 3000 pieces including Dior accessories to join Queen Elizabeth’s menu at the Powerhouse Museum.
Sydney
‘I heard a bang’: Two men shot in suburban park, two on the run
The targeted attack in Sydney’s south-west left one man lying in a suburban park with gunshot wounds to his head and torso.
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.
NRL 2024
Sharks 20 Rabbitohs 6
Cronulla sweat on Trindall injury after scrappy defeat of Souths
Why rugby league’s greatest record may never be broken
An Achilles injury and uncertainty about his future at Souths means Alex Johnston’s quest to overhaul Ken Irvine’s try-scoring record is suddenly hanging by a thread.
‘Des doesn’t stop’: Mellow Hasler can still rip a door off its hinges
Slowly but surely, veteran coach Des Hasler is giving the Gold Coast Titans reason to believe.
Politics
Bowen slams as ‘lie’ Dutton’s claim on energy bills amid cost-of-living fight
The opposition leader says power prices have increased by $1000 under the Albanese government, but Labor says those claims don’t stack up.
Business
Analysis
Diversity
Corporations brace for diversity decimation under Trump
Corporate America is bracing for whiplash on the question of how to value diversity in the workplace as the prospect of a Trump administration looms.
Simone Foxman and Jeff Green
World
‘Utterly deplorable’: Violence erupts in UK after Taylor Swift dance class killings
Anti-immigrant demonstrators threw stones at police in riot gear near a mosque in the city before overturning vehicles, setting a car alight, the BBC said.
Opinion
If Trump returns to the White House, Australia may need its own nukes
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
‘Is your baby black or white?’ Neither, but I wonder what Trump would say
Max Jeganathan
Senior research fellow
Why we need to stop the careers counselling guessing game
Jim Bright
Careers contributor
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‘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 not here.
Our 13 favourite homes for sale in NSW right now
Looking for your next home? From a glassy waterfront beauty to a stately 19th century terrace, we’ve got you covered.
Good Food
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Financial planners
Your three biggest retirement advice questions, answered
Getting financial advice without paying for it is a national pastime in the lead up to retirement. Here are the three most common things people want to know.
Bec Wilson
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Culture
Minnie Driver joins the ranks of actors who have played Elizabeth I
“Queen Elizabeth comes to meet you very, very specifically,” says Driver, who follows Glenda Jackson, Judi Dench and other acting greats in the role.
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Paris 2024
Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE updates: Day 8 – Ledecky powers past Titmus; Shock for McKeown in DQ drama; US star stunned in 100m
Katie Ledecky’s 800m record remained flawless after she powered away from Ariarne Titmus, who had to battle for silver. And Kaylee McKeown was stunned to win bronze. Follow every big moment on our live blog.
Analysis
NRL 2024
Holy Moses: Why Eels fear powerful agent
Isaac Moses manages exciting rookie Blaize Talagi, whose exit has hurt Parramatta more than they will admit.
‘I am a female’: Algerian boxer claims unfair treatment after emotional victory
Khelif struggled to control her emotions as she burst into tears following a win that guaranteed her an Olympic medal amid a gender row that’s erupted in Paris.
Down a set and a break, Ebden and Peers looked gone. Then they won Australia’s 12th gold
Matthew Ebden and John Peers became the only Australian gold medallists in the men’s doubles since “The Woodies” won the 1996 title in Atlanta.
‘We let the country down’: The World Cup pain that shelved Koroibete’s retirement plans
Superstar winger Marika Koroibete had decided to hang up his boots for the Wallabies after the World Cup. But then disaster unfolded – and plans changed.
Sharks 20 Rabbitohs 6
Match report
Cronulla sweat on Trindall injury after scrappy defeat of Souths
Already without Nicho Hynes until the finals because of a serious ankle injury, the Sharks can’t afford to lose an experienced playmaker such as Braydon Trindall.
Swans’ flag hopes in tatters after Power pummelling
A season that promised so much for the Swans only a month ago is now rapidly unravelling.
Have Your Say
‘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?
